72 - April 2016

Issue no. 72 - April 2016

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This edition sees S40 Local celebrate seven years delivering a range of great local businesses and news from around the community. 72 editions we've done now, not bad for someone who was given six months by a business advisor!

Also I celebrated another birthday, my entry into the half century club very recently... "no I don't believe it" I hear you cry!

What strikes me about age is I always expected to change, to feel more mature, more grown up. I still get excited about the same things now as I did when I was 20. I still get a childish smile on my face from riding my bike through the woods but I have to admit that I don't find myself skateboarding quite so much!

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So I was a bit confused when I read recently that apparently I’m likely to be at the least happy point of my life, being male aged between 45 and 59! Thanks for that Mr BBC. On a more local theme, local chap Mark Williams brings us up to speed about the charity CALM, helping to support people with depression.

This month, read about Chesterfield's transporting past with an article on Stagecoaches by Trevor The Ink.. We have a business discussion with Autoselect and take a look inside Clever Crocs Day Nursery.

Elizabeth Gowing's book is introduced to us by Ann Grinbergs as we get an insight into her travels to the Baltan Replublic of Kosovo and I wax lyrical about the community man-shed in which things get fixed! In addition we have the new Crossword - £20 prize each month for correct entries... get those brains in gear!

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Stage Coach Words: Trevor the Ink Illustration: Anna Hargraves

D

o you recognise these names? The Comet, the Champion, the Amity, the Telegraph, the Hope, the Wonder?

Once upon a time (around 1830) if you'd asked a Chesterfield person about this list they would have told you straight away that these were all names of famous horse-drawn stage coaches; and they might add other names like the Traveller, the John Bull, the Bang-Up, the Defiance, the Wellington, the Pilot, and the Accommodation.

Back before the coming of railways and motor vehicles the whole country was criss-crossed with a network of coach routes some of which passed through Chesterfield. The way it worked was that coaches went in stages from place to place. Normally each stage began and ended at an inn where the coaches would swap their tired horses for fresh ones, maybe every ten miles or so. Drivers would regularly swap too, perhaps doing forty miles out before getting off and doing forty miles back on a returning coach. Passengers wanting to travel would go to a booking office - normally at one of the inns – to reserve a place for their journey. Long journeys could take several days and the booking covered overnight stays at an inn. Along the way there were stops at (you guessed it!) inns where passengers could get out for twenty minutes or so for a meal or other refreshment. Basically, where nowadays we have railway stations, bus stations, motorway services, car hire, and hotels, people back then had coaching inns.

In Chesterfield we had several such inns. The most famous was the Angel on the north side of the market (about where Meadowfresh is now); and there was the Star Inn, which was right next door to the Angel; and also the Old Angel on Packers Row (on the east side, near where the Savers shop is now). Other inns like the Falcon (the Barnsley Building Society), were used too.

A coach could carry as many as sixteen passengers plus luggage, with most people riding outside on seats on the roof or at the back. Passengers had to pay more to ride inside. But if the coach was a mail coach – one hired by the Post Office to take mail on a route - only a couple of passengers were allowed Page 4 www.s40local.co.uk

outside, with four passengers inside, to leave room for the mail and also for an armed guard provided by the Post Office. He would carry a horn, a blunderbuss, and a pair of pistols, and wore an impressive red and gold uniform. Mail coaches were all about speed and reliability, and by law they didn't have to stop to pay road tolls. And unlike normal stages they would never pick up chance passengers along the way. Coaches had four or sometimes six horses; the breed known as Cleveland Bays were favourite for this job.

"So next time you walk between the Market Hall and the old Post Office spare a thought for the stage coaches that once went clattered over the cobbles there" A typical local journey was that of the Criterion coach from Sheffield to Derby. It would leave the George Inn, Sheffield at 6:30am; stop at the Star Inn, Chesterfield at 7:45; the Horse Shoes at Alfreton at 9:00; and arrive at the Tiger Inn in Derby at 10:30. It would leave Derby at 3pm and be back in Sheffield at 7pm.

Here are some other local coach names and routes:

• The Amity: between Leeds and Birmingham (taking 15 hours) stopping at the Star Inn.

• The Comet: between Leeds and London via Kettering (taking 26 hours), stopping at the Angel Inn. • The Hope: between Leeds and London via Leicester and Northampton, stopping at the Angel Inn. • The Champion: between Manchester and Nottingham, stopping at the Old Angel.

• The Accommodation: between Chesterfield and Sheffield, from the Thee Horse Shoes.

• The Telegraph: between Birmingham and Leeds, stopping at the Angel.

The cost of travel was high, with even local trips costing several shillings; and a trip all the way to London would cost you over £1 even if you sat outside. With typical workman's

wages of less than £1 a week, this was very expensive, especially if you think what sitting outside in all weathers for 26 hours would have been like.

The coming of the railways gradually undid the stage coaches. Coach companies lost their Post Office mail contracts to the railways and also lost passenger traffic between big towns.

The coaches switched to connecting outlying towns with railway stations and so routes got shorter. Others tried to carry on, like the 'Old Original Nottingham Mail' (Chesterfield to Nottingham) which kept the word 'Mail' in its name although it no longer did any work for the Post Office. But that didn't save it and it shut down too.

Many inns also lost business and had to adjust. The Angel Inn remained Chesterfield's top hotel, and used to run a courtesy horsetaxi service to the railway stations to pick up guests. Later it also swapped from hiring out horses and carriages (a traditional side-line for most coaching inns) to hiring out newfangled motor cars. It stopped being a hotel in 1915, becoming just the 'Angel Vaults' public house, and burnt down in 1917.

Although they recognised that trains were faster, cheaper, and more comfortable, people rather regretted the passing of the horse coaches. Here's a description from an 1880's novel of a coach arriving at the Angel in Chesterfield earlier in the century: “Meanwhile the grooms at the Angel had led out into the market-place four sleek bays with shining coats and polished hoofs, and at the same moment you heard a distant horn. Suddenly the precincts of the tavern were alive with loungers and lookers-on.

The topers in the smoke-room came to the window and looked out, the landlord brought his pipe into the street, and regarded the proceedings with pride. The horses champed their bits, and presently from the eastern corner of the marketplace came toiling along the mail-coach from London to Manchester, a picture of light, and life, and elegance. A whip flourished harmlessly over the steaming cattle, a horn blown merrily behind, a flash of red

and gold, and black and silver, and the coach pulled up in front of the Angel window; there was a rush of grooms and stable-helps; and luggage, horses, passengers almost together poured into the inn yard, and in less than five minutes the fresh team was harnessed. It was a sudden bustle and excitement, which lasted hardly any longer than the arrival and departure of the modern railway train, and it had the advantage of being more picturesque.

You knew that it had come from busy cities, through quiet country highways, by pleasant homesteads, over chattering streams bridged by ancient ways; that children had greeted it from field and hedgerow; that it had passed low lumbering wagons and farmers' gigs; that it had halted here and there to have the horses' mouths washed out and the passengers regaled with foaming ale; that it was redolent of country lanes and grass lands, of hay and straw, and old-fashioned flowers. While we are thinking of the sight the passengers have seen, the whip is on the box again. "Now, Bill, let go their heads. So ho! Beauty; steady, old lass. Away you go!"

Forward dashes the team, the guard swings up behind, and Mary Kirk, standing with Susan Hardwick at the primitive Post Office door, whence the mailbags had just been carried in and out, said it was indeed a bonny sight to see the fast coach change horses at the Angel.” (The Three Recruits And The Girls They Left Behind Them; J Hatton, 1880).

So next time you walk between the Market Hall and the old Post Office spare a thought for the stage coaches that once went clattered over the cobbles there, and their drivers and passengers, their horses and grooms, the bustle and excitement, and the sights they once saw. Here’s to the memory of the Comet, the Amity, the Hope, and all their friends and rivals.

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Saturday 2 April Saturday 7 May 10am to 1:30pm MARCH 2016

Tue 29: West Studios: Social Media Forum, “Creating Engaging Content/ Posts”, Free. 10-11:30am

Thu 31: Image Appreciation Service - with a theme of “Abstract” Bring along your DIGITAL abstract images to see if they work. Chesterfield Photographic Society. T: 01246 567138 Thu 31: Pie and Peas Night at Queen's Park Pavilion with BBC Radio 5's Pat Murphy - sponsored by Brampton Brewery - tickets £14.50 from Mike Taylor 07790 777483.

First Sat of the month (excluding Jan & Aug) St Thomas’ Centre (Behind St Thomas’ Church) Chatsworth Road Brampton S40 3AW facebook.com/stthomasbrampton

Social Enterprise, Chester Street.

10am to 3pm. We aim to repair or help you repair a range of broken items including: furniture, clothes, toys, electricals etc. repairs@ transitionchesterfield.org.uk

Sat 9: Green Teas Transition Chesterfield invite you to join us for informal afternoons once a month in The Monkey Park Café, Chester Street (S40 1DW) from 2 to 4 pm. www.transitionchesterfield.org

APRIL 2016

Sat 9: Alpine Garden Society Chesterfield Show: Brookfield School 10am to 4pm. Alpine Nurseries and local groups plant sales. Refreshments available. £2.50 Info Ju Bramley T: 01246 569025.

Wed 6: Holymoorside Horticultural Society: Annual General Meeting.

Starts 7:30pm. Refreshments. URC Meeting Room, Holymoorside. T: Peter Forrow (Chairman) 568000 or Trevor Gee (Secretary) 569059.

Sun 10: Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel Service: 3pm at Elder Way, Chesterfield, S40 1UR. Info on services from minister David Shaw T: 01433 630541 or davidw.shaw@ btinternet.com or www.ukunitarians. org.uk/chesterfield

Sat 2: Holymoorside Horticultural Society 2016 Open Spring Show: 2.30 to 4-30pm. HMS Village Hall.

Daffodils, Spring Flowers, Floral Art, Children's Classes, etc. Schedules from village shop, 568000 / 569059.

Wed 6: CPS Presentation to Matlock Camera Club at Chesterfield Photographic Society. T: 567138 Thu 7: Chesterfield Embroiderer’s Guild: A coastal perspective, Alice Fox. The Saints Parish Rooms, St Mary’s Gate. 7pm. T: 275177

Thu 7: Image Appreciation Service Members bring along up to 3 x RAW images - no manipulation of any kind allowed! Members judge. Chesterfield Photographic Society. T: 567138 Sat 9: Repair Café Toss it away?

No way! Together we can repair it. Transition Chesterfield’s Repair Cafe upstairs at Monkey Park

Sat 9: Holymoorside United Reformed Church invite you to join us for Pizza, Puddings and Puzzles (and chips) at 7pm. Tickets £6.50 from Barbara 01246 566109 and Jannette 01246 569183.

Sat 9: Chesterfield Cats Protection: Holymoorside Bazaar. Village Hall, Holymoor Road, Holymoorside.

10am-1pm, free entry. Refreshments, tombola, raffle, games, cake stall, homemade crafts, plants, CP merchandise, bargains galore! T: 01246 802 919 Mon 11: NEDIAS: “William Jessop of Butterley” by Martyn TaylorCockayne. The story of the Butterley Ironworks, and this great Railway and Canal engineer. North East Derbyshire Industrial Archaeological Society - 7:30pm St Thomas’s church meeting room Chatsworth Road. £2.

All welcome.

Tue 12: Civic Society Meeting - Talk

by Godfrey Holmes on "Parking in Chesterfield" 7:30pm. Eyre Chapel, Newbold. Contact: (01246) 566509 (Yvonne).

Tue 12: HMS Film - Brooklyn (Drama Romance Cert 12A) Beautiful movie tells the story of 1950’s Irish immigrant to New York. Stars Saoirse Ronan with Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent. See April Film Free if joining next programme. 8pm Holymoorside Village Hall S42 7DX www.holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: Ann 01246 567118 or Carole 01246 861997.

Thu 14 to Sat 16: Chesterfield Theatre Company production of ‘Death by Design’ by Rob Urbani.

7:30pm at The Rose Hill Theatre, Chesterfield. Imagine Agatha Christie meets Noel Coward and you have this comedy with murder. Tickets Theatre box office (01246 271540) or rosetheatrechesterfield.co.uk.

Thu 14: “Off Camera Flash” - James Davies a professional from Worksop gives us help in using off camera flash. Chesterfield Photographic Society. T: 01246 567138.

Thu 14: North East Derbyshire Field Club meeting at St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton at 7.30 pm, when Trevor Wragg will give a talk on Dry Stone Walling. T: 01246237622.

Fri 15: Holymoorside and District History Society: “The Pleasure Palace” by Ian Morgan. Holymoorside Village Hall, 7:30pm - £2. All welcome - call 01246 568101 or visit www.holymoorsidehistorysociety.com Fri 15: Parkinson UK: Buskin Buddies (Group). 2pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. S42 7LT

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What’s On

APRIL 2016 Sat 16: Saturday Concerts 2016: Chamber Music (Marsyas Wind Quintet). 11.45am to 12.30pm.

Admission Free – retiring collection.

Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel, Elder Way, Chesterfield, S40 1UR. Sat 16: Holymoorside and Walton Arts Festival Event. The RubbishPicker’s Wife. Elizabeth Gowing, writer, experienced speaker and co-founder of charitable NGO, shares her fascinating experiences and her latest book of an unlikely friendship in Kosovo. 2.30pm at Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX with afternoon tea. Please book in advance to help with seating and refreshments.

Tickets £7. T: Ann 01246 567118 or Carole 01246 861997 or www. holymoorsidearts.co.uk Sat 16: Dinner & Dance Through The Decades. The 2016 Kids 'n' Cancer Spring Ball. Casa Hotel at 7 for 7:30pm. Table Packages and Sponsorship details call Andrea on 01246 269023 or email: andrea@ kidsncancer.co.uk to book.

Sun 17: Holymoorside Bowling Club: Open Days. 11am to 1pm April 17 and every 3rd Sunday in the month during the season. Come and try crown green bowling. Free coaching given, equipment provided and light refreshments included. All welcome.

Please wear flat-soled shoes. T: Ernie Barnes 01246 568324.

Sun 17: Early Bird Registration for Blundells Sparkle Night Walk (Sat 2 July at 10pm). A circular 10k route starting at The Proact Stadium.

Entertainment en-route, including dancers, fire-eaters and UV tunnels.

Early bird discount registration £10.

After 17 April - £15. Contact: 01246 233404 or ashgatehospicecare.org.uk Mon 18: Walton & Holymoorside Scarecrows: Meeting in The Bulls Head Holymoorside to discuss this year’s Scarecrow festival. 7pm. All Welcome.

Tue 19: Chesterfield & District Local History Society: Scott Nicholas ‘Listed Buildings and the Conservation Areas of Chesterfield’ 7:30pm at the United Reform Church, Rose Hill. Entry at the rear of the church. Admission £2

Tue 19: Small Sunday Schools Forum meets at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. (Nr. Serpent Motors) at 7.30pm. The evening is organized by Christian Education, Chesterfield and is intended to support all churches who have small mixed age groups of children in their church and those who have none but who wish to provide for children in their community.

Thu 21 to Sun 24: St Georges Day Beer Festival at Brampton Breweries, the Rose & Crown, Old Road. A wide and varied selection of Real Ales', Traditional Ciders, plus Live Music & fundraising for Ashgate Hospice.

Thu 21: “City Lights” - Dave Butcher ARPS - full time professional, book author and dark room printer gives us his take on fine art black and white photography. Chesterfield Photographic Society. T: 01246 567138 Fri 22: Parkinson's UK: Present DaleDiva. A Vocal Harmony Chorus (The World Championship Silver Medallists). 7:30pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. Tickets: £10 from Anne Thompson T: 01246 566448.

Fri 22: Messy Church at Storrs Road Methodist Church – Fun for everyone

with our theme ‘Sheep R Us’. Enjoy crafts, games, a short worship session & food; from 3:30 (or come along after school finishes) to 5:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult, Booking essential 01246-274021 or email storrsroad.messychurch@ gmail.com by 15th April.

Fri 22: HMS Film - The Lady In the Van (Comedy Drama Cert 12A). Alan Bennett’s true tale of his strained friendship with eccentric homeless woman brilliantly played by the incomparable Maggie Smith. 7:30pm Holymoorside Village Hall S42 7DX www.holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: Ann 01246 567118 or Carole 01246 861997.

Sat 23: Men's Breakfast - Faith, Food and Fellowship in a friendly environment at St John's Church, Walton. Guest speaker from the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance Service.

Sat 23: Holymoorside Pre School Playgroup: Spring Coffee Morning.

Cakes, crafts, toys and a raffle. All welcome. Volunteers, donations or raffle prizes required. Contact: Nicky 07805 048613 or Laura 07713 990 152. Helping raise funds towards the cost of their summer trip. 10am to midday at Holymoorside village hall.

Sat 23: Chesterfield v Swarkestone at Queen's Park in Derbyshire Premier League 1pm start - admission free.

Sat 23: Phoenix Concert Band ‘Big Band Bash’ - An evening of dance & cabaret in support of the Framework Homelessness Charity. Clay Cross Social Centre 7:30pm. Tickets £5 from Dave 01773 540788, Elaine 01246 279521, Linda 01246 238575 (after 6pm), or on the door.

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APRIL 2016

Sun 24: Chesterfield v Barnsley at Queen's Park in ECB National Cup 1pm start - admission free.

Mon 25: Brampton Living History: Kathleen Debell - Creating the Derbyshire Well Dressings. 7:30pm St Thomas’s church meeting room Chatsworth Road. £2. All welcome.

Thu 28: AGM - Reports from the Officers and Committee. Chesterfield Photographic Society. T: 01246 567138

MAY 2016

Sun 1 to Mon 2: Exhibition by members of The Chesterfield Art Club. Sun 11 am to 4 pm and Mon 2: 10 am to 4.30 pm at Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane, Ashover S45 0BA. The second day coincides with the village May Day Carnival.

Mon 2: Chesterfield v Derbyshire Academy at Queen's Park in Mayor's Cup 10am - admission free.

Mon 2: Chesterfield v MCC at Queen's Park in Inspirepac Cup 2pm start - admission free.

Wed 4: Chesterfield CC's Annual Sporting Dinner at the Proact Stadium with Angus "Gus" Fraser and Chris Britten - tickets £40 from Mike Taylor 07790 777483.

Thu 5: Chesterfield Embroiderer’s Guild: Rummaging through Granny's drawers, Historical and Antique textiles. The Saints Parish Rooms, St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield at 7pm. For info T: 01246 275177.

Sat 7: Chesterfield v Rolleston at Queen's Park in Derbyshire Premier League 1.30pm start - admission free.

Sun 8: Chesterfield v Grimsby or Wickersley (provisional) at Queen's Park in ECB National 1pm start admission free.

Sun 8: Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel Service: 3pm at Elder Way, Chesterfield, S40 1UR. Info on services from minister David Shaw T: 01433 630541 or davidw.shaw@ btinternet.com or www.ukunitarians. org.uk/chesterfield Mon 9: NEDIAS: “From Sheffield Victoria to Chesterfield Central on the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway” by Ken Granger. North East Derbyshire Industrial Archaeological Society - 7:30pm St Thomas’s church meeting room Chatsworth Road. £2.

All welcome.

Wed 11: Brampton and Walton Townswomen - Charity Morning with sale of hand-crafted items in aid of Ashgate Hospice and Arpillera (a sewing project based in Peru ). St Thomas' Centre 10am to midday. £2 including refreshments. Raffle with at least 15 prizes! Homemade Cake & Produce Table. Please come and support our event.

Thu 12: Chesterfield 50+ Inspired Talks on Medical detection dog training and The Battle of Chesterfield celebrations. 10.15am to 12.15pm at the Council Chambers Chesterfield.

Thu 12: North East Derbyshire Field Club. Visit Old House Museum, Bakewell. Cost £9. Meet at the Town Hall for a 6.30 pm start. Booking essential contact Muriel Haslam for details on 01246 855245.

Sat 14: Saturday Concerts 2016: Song recital (Kate Huddie & Andrew Marples). 11.45am to 12.30pm.

Admission Free – retiring collection.

Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel, Elder Way, Chesterfield, S40 1UR.

Sun 15: Whitsuntide Celebration . Chris Townsend will lead an all age Celebration of Whitsuntide at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. (nr Serpent Motors ) beginning at 10.45am. Tea and coffee afterwards.

Tue 17: Chesterfield & District Local History Society: Peter Newsham ‘Derbyshire Churches, Architecture and Archaeology’ 7:30pm at the United Reform Church, Rose Hill. Entry at the rear of the church.

Admission £2

Tue 17: ‘Whit Walk’ Briefing Meeting.

The Briefing Meeting for Chesterfield’s 2016 Whit Walk will be held at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. (nr Serpent Motors).

Everyone welcome. Start time: 7.30pm.

Tue 17: Holymoorside and District History Society: “Thornbridge Hall”

by Mike Gildersleve. Holymoorside Village Hall, 7:30pm - £2. All welcome - call 01246 568101 or visit www.holymoorsidehistorysociety.com Fri 20: Holymoorside History Society: Philip Cousins, Through Brimington by Canal and Railway.

Holymoorside Village Hall, 7:30pm - £2.

Fri 20: Parkinson UK: Care 100 Demonstrations on Disability Equipment. 2pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. S42 7LT Sat 21: North East Derbyshire Field Club. Visit to Bolsover Castle.

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Sat 21: Chesterfield v Cutthorpe at Queen's Park in Derbyshire Premier League 1.30pm start - admission free.

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ob Bartle at Autoselect, specialises in pre-owned prestige and sports vehicles, think Audi, Range Rover, BMW and Porsche. An independent business owner, when you walk through the door and talk to Rob and James, you’re talking to the people who can make the decisions there and then.

We all know how a new car’s value plummets as you drive off the forecourt, which is why the Autoselect model makes so much sense.

The previous owner takes the big hit on depreciation, Rob takes in carefully selected cars, presents them immaculately, and puts them in the showroom for you to browse. The result is a selection of fantastic, nearly new and used vehicles, with a massive saving from new and perhaps it might allow you to select something a little more stylish than you may have been thinking!

To make the proposition even more attractive, Autoselect have recently moved into their new purpose built premises at Pottery Lane, visible from the A61, on the same side as the Proact stadium and accessible from Sheffield Road.

Rob explained “The old unit served its purpose, but we were expanding and with more stock we were constantly moving and fetching cars from storage, there was also limited space for preparation, we were very quickly exceeding the available space.”

“I started looking for a new location and found the land on Pottery Lane, it was an old car park and just the right size. We sat down and put together our requirements for the new premises, engaged architects, secured planning permission and set about the build. Eight months later on 27 February, we completed and sold our first vehicle from the showroom.”

The new premises are very modern with comfy office spaces, one with a cosy log burner where you can discuss the finer details of your deal. There’s a kitchen where Rob and the team will prepare you fresh coffee and a bacon butty … if you time it right! There’s a single large open plan showroom for the vehicles, a preparation area and my favourite bit… (apart from the fact it’s all spotless) is the rotating turntable/photo booth. Here the Page 16 www.s40local.co.uk

team can capture all angles of the carefully prepared vehicles, which they use in their adverts and online sales.

“Typically we hold 30 or so vehicles in stock” explains Rob, “with the new showroom we can accommodate stock securely both inside and out, which the old area wouldn’t allow.

“I’ve been running my own business for 19 years and delight in providing a relaxing experience with no pressure. We can make instant decisions about sales, the terms and conditions are flexible and we can tailor options to suit” explains Rob. “In many cases you can drive your new car away the same day. All our cars are meticulously prepared before they come into the showroom so there’s nothing to do to them before they leave with their new owners.

“In the past the majority of our sales have come from the internet, people travel from across the country but we’re hoping to attract more local customers. There are a great number of people in Chesterfield that simply don’t know we’re here. Our aim is to become the number one destination for quality used vehicles in Chesterfield.

“We’re keen to offer a larger number and greater variety of carefully selected vehicles to attract people down to see what we have.

We have some great relationships with dealers and are able to source cars on request, taking their best part exchange vehicles, we are always on the lookout for quality used vehicles.”

Coming soon, Rob has ideas for offering a bunch of new vehicle products and options from Autoselect, there is still some work to do and he’s keeping things under his hat for now, but once sorted we’ll make sure you’re the first to know.

If you’re looking for a quality used car, you will do well to start your search at Autoselect.

Prices start from £5,500 and all stock is kept up to date on the website.

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here must be a lot of people who enjoy seeing buildings transformed?

So I can't be the only one who was wondering what has been going on in Brampton Methodist Church over the last nine months whilst renovations have been underway to bring new life to the building at Clever Crocs Day Nursery. Natalie Johnson commented "we have completely transformed the historic 19th century building to offer modern, purpose built facilities and equipment parents have come to expect from us."

Natalie is Excellence In Childcare's (EIC) managing director and said "Clever Crocs will continue my philosophy of giving children the best start in life by developing their knowledge, skills and attitudes in a fun, creative and loving environment, at the same time being affordable and flexible for parents."

Natalie stated "right from the start we focused our attention on creating nurseries of the highest standard as we felt there was a gap in the provision, we are very excited to now welcome children to Clever Crocs Day Nursery."

Former primary school teacher Natalie, who has two little girls of her own, realised her dream of opening her own nursery in Newbold seven years ago when she took over a failing nursery in Newbold and turned it round.

The success of Cheeky Monkeys was followed by the launch in 2010, of the Jungle purpose built nursery and indoor play centre at Sheepbridge. In 2014, EIC opened it's town centre day nursery, Little Lions, in a stone, grade II listed building.

Natalie who has a Master's degree in childcare and Early Years Professional status, oversees all of the nurseries. Clever Crocs is headed by Alex Hill, manager.

The changes inside the building are a far cry from what was there before. Anyone who has previously been inside will remember steps down into a large church hall with a few smaller rooms up a flight of stairs at the rear of the building.

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upper floor throughout the building creates four very large rooms. There is a new raised floor downstairs plus a new indoor-outdoor area, kitchen and office.

“The building did require significant change” explains Alex, “and once the builders moved out we think the result is fantastic.”

The Day Nursery opened on 3 March and has been enrolling new children every day since. Open from 7:30am to 6pm they provide complete day care. “We’re able to provide childcare to suit children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years, with a Breakfast Club, After School Club and a complete wraparound care service.

This allows us to take children up to 12 years old in for breakfast and then walk them to local schools and, if needed, pick up and return to Clever Crocs for parents to collect a the end of the working day. We also offer a Holiday Club to help working parents with childcare arrangements.”

The rooms are split between ages and all are fully refurbished with new resources and toys to help with full development. There’s lots of baking, creative time, staff and children love getting messy!

Children up to two years of age are cared for in the baby room. Routines from home are followed closely to ensure a home from home environment.

Excellence In Childcare (EIC) Group The Jungle (OFSTED Outstanding) Little Lions (OFSTED Outstanding) Cheeky Monkeys (OFSTED Good) The Toddler room entertains those between two and three years old and includes small toilets to assist with potty training. The Preschool room caters for children between three and five years. Giving them the best start to their learning journey and getting them ready for preschool.

We have an additional space used for the before and after school clubs, for dining during the day and can be used as a break out space with activities for smaller groups of children.

All food is prepared in house by the nursery

cook using fresh ingredients and they cater for all dietary requirements.

Off this room is the indoor-outdoor area, an imaginatively designed area complete with fake grass, decking, sand, water and messy trays… and soon to be completed mud kitchen! There are seating areas and a large climbing frame with slide. This space is light and airy like the rest of the building and allows children to experience outdoor play but indoors!

When the weather allows they will use the outdoor spaces, being located close to Somersall Park, bus routes and local shops they have a good choice of locations to head for when planning trips with the children.

Alex is new to Clever Crocs but not to EIC group, previously at Little Lions, she started there after her children attended Cheeky Monkeys. Other new members of staff include Dionne who has returned to childcare after maternity leave and Becky, newly qualified, who started at The Jungle whilst work on Clever Crocs was completed. “Having four nurseries in the group is a real bonus” added Alex.

focuses on activities for the week, we consider the interests of each child and build these into the plans. Observations and continual development files are maintained throughout the child’s time at the nursery and are available for parents to discuss at any time” say Alex. “We have great parent partnerships, we hold events to get them involved in the nursery setting, picnics trips out, sports days, Easter parades and Christmas nativity etc and it’s also important to us to have feedback from them on our performance.”

“It’s all about having fun and learning through play, I want to ensure the children in our care at Clever Crocs get the same level of care I would give my own children” says Alex.

Clever Crocs' 82 spaces will prove to be a welcome addition to Brampton and the area.

Right now they have availability for children so please contact them to discuss your requirements, they’d love to hear from you.

Clever Crocs, Chatsworth Road. www.eic-group.co.uk

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Article

Mark's 100 Miles

The Campaign Against Living Miserably Words: Paul Chapman

M

ark Williams has been hiding something. For 15 years he’s been putting on a show for people, appearing that all is well in business and at home. But after Christmas 2014 he suffered a complete melt down within four hours of being back at work. All was not well.

Today Mark is keen to spread the news about male depression and the work he’s doing to support nationwide charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

“My story begins over 15 years ago” explains Mark. “I work in the building trade, an area in which you don’t discuss real problems, you man up and deal with stuff.”

I run my own successful business and on the surface everything looked fine, however, scratch the surface and things were not as they appeared.

“It’s easy to dismiss real problems as something else, you might just feel a bit tired, ‘I’m just not feeling my normal self’ was an expression I used a lot, even my wife and family didn’t spot anything was seriously wrong.

“In social situations I felt like I was always keeping a bit of myself back. I describe it as being like a bird feathering a nest, but meanwhile someone is trying to chop the tree down, I needed someone to help shore up the roots, but didn’t realise.”

Mark has a daughter of eight and a son of three, he has been a hands on Dad with a lovely family, but he was struggling. “Being self-employed you’re under pressure all the time to keep things going and I was doing this, in fact work became the only element of my life that I could keep on track, I would lose myself in work but then have no energy for the rest of life.”

It took a major turning point to make people sit up and take notice.

“My life became out of balance, whenever I was at work all was good but I’d come home and just bury my head in the pillow for the rest of the night, I’d avoid any social situation and this very quickly started to affect work. It was a downward spiral to the point where I considered taking my own life” Mark confesses.

“People often considered this to be a selfish act, but to the individual it seems the perfect

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way out.” You don’t even consider the mess you leave behind.

“There is a line at which things turn scary” explains Mark. “You don’t realise it but irrational thoughts become the norm, there really is no better way to describe it than a downward spiral with just one ending.”

Mark’s situation was spotted by his wife and although she tried to make progress Mark just hid the symptoms away.

“There are various ways in which people deal with things at this stage. Irrational decisions can lead to self-harm, suicide, some people go out and spend money they don’t have and debt mounts quickly.”

“For me my melt down at work resulted in me getting the help I needed. Doctors’ appointments were made and I was diagnosed with anxiety, but behind it I was still depressed. Anxiety and depression are often lumped together but depression can be shown visibly as anxiety attacks etc.”

The local NHS counselling services proved very useful, 121’s and group sessions about controlling the anxiety but they were not dealing with the underlying issues.

“The more help I received the more my selfresentment grew, I just wasn’t feeling any better and I ended up in hospital after a very grim day, the lowest point of my journey.”

The professional help Mark received from this point was phenomenal.

“You can’t make the trip back to normality on your own” he explains. “You really do need support from others and my family were with me all the way. My wife had to keep reminding me I needed help and over time the message started to sink in, my rational moods started to last longer and I started to see some positives in life.”

“The best way I can describe the last 18 months, is feeling like the morning after, it’s like I have a vague recollection of the night before but can't recall it.” smiles Mark.

“People were shocked by the state I reached, I needed help to learn how to look after myself, how to dress, how to shave, things really were that bad. My health suffered, I was eating and drinking my way through depression.”

Mark has been through a number of Chesterfield agencies and one that’s helped massively is the Campaign Against Living

Miserably (CALM). “18 months ago I was 21 stone and wouldn't have been sitting here talking to you. Today I’ve lost four stone and am planning to cycle the Tour of Pembrokeshire, 100 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing.”

A technique Mark has found really successful has been a way to consider his thoughts and decide whether they are rational or not, he can now dismiss those that aren't important, things that, in a normal frame of mind, you’d never consider.

He describes how the meeting we’re having now would previously have involved a list with possibly 15 negative thoughts, 14 of which should really be dismissed instantly, but his default setting had become ‘to over analyse things’, build them into big problems, preventing him from acting.

“I’ve always had an interest in fitness, and cycling and with support from Fitism in Bakewell I’ve focused and shed the weight” enthuses Mark “I still get down periods but I can deal with them, I’m fitter, business is good and I feel happier than I’ve felt in years.”

British Cycling have been inspired by Mark’s story and they want to talk about an article for their website in April, ahead of the Pembrokeshire ride.

It’s been a pleasure to chat to Mark, eat cake and drink coffee as I learn about male depression and the impact it can have on family life. I’d like to wish him all the best in April, let’s hope the Welsh weather is kind to him and all taking part.

Mark is helping raise awareness of CALM to give something back in return for the help and care they have given him. If you would like to support Mark in his fund raising activities you can donate at:

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CALM is a registered charity which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK. In 2014, male suicide accounted for 76% of all suicides and is the single biggest cause of death in men under 45 in the UK. “CALM attend various events across the country, Tough Mudder etc and demand in large cities is huge” explains Mark. “Typically you've just run a marathon are feeling euphoric but there is still something below the surface. The organisers at CALM see a great number of people approaching them at events for a chat, the stigma of making that first move is a massive hurdle to anyone suffering with depression.”

“I want to help raise awareness of mental health issues for people to be made aware that CALM are there, what they do and the fact that many can benefit.”

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Elizabeth Gowing An Unlikely Friendship in Kosovo Words: Ann Grinbergs

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. . . the rubbish heap steamed, and the children crawling over its stench shimmered like visions of angels" from Meeting the Challenge: handshakes by Elizabeth Gowing (Bradt travel guides).

Elizabeth Gowing is an experienced speaker and writer and is passionate about helping the situation faced by minority ethnic groups struggling to survive in the complex social and political climate of the Balkan Republic of Kosovo.

In 2011 she met Gjelane a nine-

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year old girl scavenging in the war-destroyed city suburbs of the capital Prishtina.

Already familiar with the Albanian language, through her partner Rob Wilton’s professional European intergovernmental connections, and trained as a teacher, Elizabeth was curious why Gjelane was not at school.

Initially she was not prepared for the consequences of the answer, but soon found herself volunteering to set up an educational project.

Elizabeth Gowing will share her fascinating experiences and her

latest book “The Rubbish-Picker’s Wife” with an afternoon audience at Holymoorside Village Hall on Saturday 16 April at 2.30pm.

She discovered that 96% of children from Gjlane’s Ashkali community were not finishing their compulsory schooling – rather they were spending their days begging on the streets with their mothers or rummaging with other adults through the city rubbish tips for useful or saleable scraps. Elizabeth heard many individual stories: the children who couldn’t go to school because they had no shoes; a girl

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Elizabeth established a close friendship with Gjilane’s family – her mother Hatemja and father Agron who, with their friends and neighbours, are the focus of the “Rubbish-Picker’s Wife” – an unlikely friendship in Kosovo.

The book tells the story of how Elizabeth and Hatemja learn with, from and about one another's lives; and how together with a team of Ashkali and other Kosovan volunteers and with helpers from abroad they have managed to get 300 children into education.

With Rob’s support, Elizabeth founded The Ideas Partnership (TIP) which is registered as a

non-governmental organization (NGO). Without political or religious affiliation the work is on education, environmental, cultural heritage and community support in Kosovo.

Last month the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo. They undertook a broad range of engagements “to celebrate peace, reconciliation, youth empowerment and restoration” including a visit to The Ideas Partnership.

The organisation has established some important principles in developing a strategy for helping these people in need by promoting helping people in need to help themselves and helping people in need to help each other. Over the last 5 years several projects have started including catch up education and bursaries for further study, children’s art and dance sessions, and adult literacy classes as well as distribution of clothes

and shoes, healthcare advice and medical supplies. Micro-finance projects including soap-making, shoe-shining, patchwork and decorative candle-jars have earned parents some very basic income and enabled then to get their children out of begging and into education. Elizabeth continues to help the project including by giving talks to interested groups.

Holymoorside Arts Festival Society is delighted to welcome Elizabeth to Holymoorside. Tickets for the event, which includes tea and cake, are £7 and available by visiting www.holymoorsidearts. co.uk or calling Ann 01246 567118 or Carole 01246 861997.

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Mending Stuff

Why don't we fix anything anymore?

Words: Paul Chapman

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few days ago I read an article about the iPhone. It was written by Matt Purdy and featured on pri.org if you’d like to check out the full article.

Basically it covered a tiny change that Apple had made to the iPhone: they changed the phone’s screws! No big deal you think, but have you heard of Pentalobe screws? No neither had I. What this means is that, if you want to get into your iPhone to repair it, unless you have a set of Pentalobe drivers, you can’t. OK so not that many of us have the knowledge needed to make any repairs but it makes it harder and harder to modify or tinker with the phone.

Kyle Wiens, the founder and CEO of iFixit, says this; “We should have a presumption that we can get inside anything we own. It’s our product, not theirs, we paid them for it. They’ve made their money; we should be able to extend the product’s life if we need to.”

This got me thinking. How many things do we throw out and purchase new? A friend of mine has on old tumble drier, the control knob has broken off, the cost of a new one is £38 plus VAT, the cost of the drier when new £99. What do you do in this situation? It seems more logical to buy a new one, but then you have the old one to dispose of, hello landfill, goodbye planet earth. My friend got some superglue out, this did the trick for a while, then one day stumbled upon the same model in a recycling yard… it was soon minus its control knob.

Result.

Recently, on a family weekend to Cambridge, my wife was on a marketing course whilst I entertained the kids and we happened upon the 2015 Science Festival. There were loads of things going on. Just ask me why we need GPS controlled tractors you wouldn’t believe it! Anyway, on our tour we came across Makespace. Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge for making and fixing things, meeting people, working on projects and sharing skills.

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The community run space, houses manufacturing and prototyping kit and provides the facilities to do amazing things. It is accessible to Members who pay a monthly subscription fee for which they get 24/7 access to the space to work on their projects, and can also organise events. On occasions, Makespace is also open to the public for events - we tagged onto a tour of the space which was fantastic.

Makespace has three main aims – to support existing and new businesses, to raise awareness of and skills in engineering and manufacturing, and to provide a fun place for people to hangout and work on projects.

The space has the latest rapid prototyping equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutter, CNC mill and CNC router, and kit for electronics, woodwork, jewellery-scale metal work, glasswork, and textiles. As a community resource, Makespace brings together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way.

What Makespace also does is encourages us to take things apart, find out how they work and, if needed, to be able to fix them!

Locally Monkey Park on Chester Street are doing something similar but on a much smaller scale. Each month they are holding a Repair Workshop run by Transition Chesterfield. Got something that’s broken? Then take it along and they’ll have a go at fixing it, for free (details in the What's On). I joked with them about the huge dent I have in the van… bring it down they said!

I think it would be great if Chesterfield had a Makespace, to encourage us to learn and prolong the life of products we own. It would be a great place to teach the kids skills that are dying out… how to put a shelf up or wire a plug!

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Oil the chain and pump the tyres, the Brampton Bicycle Club restarts after the Easter Holidays.

After a successful start in 2015 the Brampton Bicycle Club will be restarting again on Thursday 14 April.

We'll be back at Holmebrook Valley Park starting from 6:30pm and holding sessions for just an hour.

The clocks will be back by then and coaches Alastair, Paul, Jake and hopefully new coach, Jim, can't wait to get started. We've tips and techniques aimed to increase confidence in children from any age who can ride without stabilisers.

Last year was our first year and we held sessions during the Spring and Summer terms, one evening we saw almost 30 children riding in small groups honed on ability.

Sessions are held at Holmebrook Valley Park in an area free from traffic and we cover basic cycling skills, cornering, riding in a group, track type sessions, cycling games, skills loops and much more.

All coaches are BCF qualified or are working towards BCF awards, are DBS checked and local to Chesterfield.

The Brampton Bicycle Club was established by people from the area

who recognised the need for a fun cycling club targeting children from the first turn of the cranks to early teenage years. Alastair and Jake are involved in cycle training throughout the Chesterfield area, Paul and Jim are keen cyclists who want to help children develop the confidence needed on a bike and the sense of freedom that only two wheels can give.

Price is £2 a session to help with administration costs.

If you have children who would like to come along, please give Paul a call on 07764 801080 so we can book you a place, session spaces are limited.

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We are also on the look out for any additional coaches who would like to get involved. In return for an agreement to help with coaching we can offer assistance with training costs. The fun had on the nights is worth giving up the time for!

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Chesterfield Cricket Club

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Kwik cricket is fast, fun, and the first session is free at Chesterfield Cricket Club.

Why not ask your under-10 if they would like to try it?

Indoor winter training is nearly over, and after Easter, we return to the world-renowned Queen's Park ground for the new season. T- shirt, joggers and trainers are all that's needed for Kwik cricket- it is played with a softer ball, so no pads or helmets.

We practice at Queen's Park Pavilion on Wednesdays, 5:45 to 7pm from 13 April to the end of the Summer term.

Sessions usually involve a game of about 45 minutes, along with some races and stretches, and time to chat with new friends. There are kids from all over the Chesterfield area, along with DBS-checked volunteer male and female coaches.

There's a local league on Friday nights if you want to earn a cap against Eckington, Cutthorpe, Staveley or the Barbarians. Older brothers and sisters and grown-ups can get in on the game- you should have seen the mums belt it at last summer's challenge. These Girls Can! We only need a couple more girls to form our all-girl team.

Come and try it out, and have some fun in our beautiful park. £3 per summer junior session or inclusive memberships from £15-£35.

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Almost all our students come to us with a lack of confidence in their ability to do either English, Maths, spelling or grammar. The knowledge that they are behind in their peer group has drained their belief that they can ever be ‘clever’. They are holding themselves back in their work because they are afraid of making a mistake and getting a low mark.

During our free assessment, when we set the level of their actual ability as a benchmark from which they can only go up, we talk to them about how they feel, what they are a bit unsure of and emphasise that at Kip we love it when they make mistakes because then we know what we need to show them. For us, errors are seen as a positive opportunity to learn something new.

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This is the stage at which parents and school teachers start to notice the complete change in confidence and performance of the students.

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They will be running to raise funds for Crohn's and Colitis UK, Mark explains “My wife suffers from Crohn’s so we are supporting the charity and would be grateful for any donations you may be able to make, no matter how large or small to help us towards our £5000 target.”

They have been training and competing together in various events in preparation and will also take part in the Chatsworth 10K in May.

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The addition of the new Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA) product sitting alongside other tax efficient vehicles, compliment the offering. This new product will be available for savers with the help of a top up from the government representing 25% of the individuals input, paid at the end of each year. The present ISA limits continue to rise at significant levels and now offer a home for £20,000 of savings, per individual from 2017/2018 tax year.

Further good news for savers and investors with a reduction in Capital Gains Tax Allowance and the increase of personal allowance threshold so more low earners can enjoy a greater tax free income and finally higher earners will enjoy an increase in threshold at which they pay higher rate tax.

Overall something for everyone with positive outcomes in many areas but with the continued introduction of change it's clear that savers and investors should continue to seek quality financial advice.

Top 250 IFAs: Mark is also thrilled to be featured in the​ Sunday Times alongside Donna Robertson another advisor within the team both listed in the Top 250 Independent Financial Advisors on Vouched For. Mark & Donna have featured in the list since 2013.

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Terminus Bowls Open for business The Terminus Bowling Club officially opened for the new season on 12 March in traditional fashion with Honorary President Tom Gofton bowling the Golden Jack, see photo.

The Terminus is a vibrant club within the S40 community with around 100 members including 12 lady members with plenty on offer for all levels of ability.

Planned and ad hoc social bowling sessions are available at all times during the week except when league matches or internal club competitions are being played. Special Wednesday morning sessions from 10.00am are open to prospective members to try the game with coaches on hand to assist and are available free of charge. No pre booking required.

Monkeying Around @Monkey Park For those of a competitive nature we have teams in the CADBA and Welfare leagues.

There are four league teams for experienced players, and new for this year, two development teams created to welcome and encourage new and inexperienced members to enter league bowling. We have qualified coaches in the club for any member, new or old, to help ensure a good technique!

We hold a number of social events for members and their families throughout the season and also have links with local schools bringing the game into the lives of all ages in our local community.

The club is always keen to welcome new members so why not call in sometime and see if it's for you?

Monkey Park is starting to see an increased number of groups using the premises for meets and social events. The list of regular events is included below and repeated in our Regular Events pages. Please take a look to see if anything takes your fancy... other than their yummy cakes!

Transition Chesterfield 2nd Thursday of the month.

Green Teas: 2pm on the 2nd Saturday.

Transition Repair Café 10am to 3pm, every two months on 2nd Sat next one 9th April.

Crochet Club: Thursday 2pm.

Digital Photography Club 9.30am on the 2nd Wednesday.

Breeze Ride: Short cycle rides for women.

Usually first Saturday 10am depart.

Walking for Health Group 1.30pm. Usually the last Wednesday of the month.

Monkey Park social enterprise on Chester St have recently applied for funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government ‘Pocket Parks’ programme. The funding was specifically for parks up to 0.4 hectares. Chester St park opposite Monkey Park cafe is 0.39 hectares! "We were recently announced as one of the 100 successful bids from all over England" enthuses Simon Redding, one of Monkey Parks founders.

The £14,000 grant will fund a surfaced path alongside the ‘Holmebrook’ with a new entrance on Chester St and new benches alongside the path. In addition there will be flowers, bulbs and trees planted and development of a sustainability plan for the park. We will be working in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council to deliver the work before the end of March 2016.

Broadband Update Things have moved quickly since our article in S40, or at least Openreach have. A couple of local residents have been in touch to say they have signed up for BT Infinity!

Looks like quick broadband is out there but you'll have to get in touch with your provider. Apparently people who were on the waiting list for BT Infinity weren't contacted, it was down to them to take the initiative.

'All hail the power of the press' was quoted by one reader ... although I can only think it's more coincidence than any power we might have at S40 Local!

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Monkey Park will also facilitate forming a ‘Friends’ group for the park to continue to enhance this green space.

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By the time you read this it should be properly spring and noticeably warmer. We've had a generally mild winter through which lots of garden pests will have survived, so keep an eye open for them. On the plus side, there should be lots of appropriate predators as well as more birds to add their song to the dawn and evening chorus.

5. If you are planning a new strawberry bed this year now is the time to save a space and dig in some organic matter such as manure to give these productive fruit crops a really good start.

Think about ordering some strawberry plants or runners to be planted next month.

2. Lots of vegetables (as well as many annuals and herbs) can be sown now - check the seed packets. They will mostly be hardy types (carrots, beetroot, radish, parsnips etc.) and can go direct into the soil, but that may depend on if you’ve had the chance to prepare the beds for them.

There's still a chance of late frosts - never sow into frozen soil.

7. As the days warm anything in pots will need to be watered more often, especially houseplants, which should be moved away from places where they are in direct sunlight. Start including a weak feed, increasing to full strength as new growth starts to sprout.

1. If you haven't already done so, plant out first and second early potatoes; they are traditionally planted on Good Friday, although the early Easter this year means it may be best to delay with the maincrop varieties, which should normally go in around mid-April. Remember that most varieties are frost-tender and may need some protection if the overnight temperature threatens to drop below zero.

3. If you’re not confident about growing things from seed, there will be lots of seedlings for sale in garden centres. However, they will have been raised in a very benign environment and won’t appreciate going straight outside, especially if it’s chilly, so they need to be slowly acclimatised by being protected at night – but don’t keep them in a heated house.

4. Seeds for tender vegetables can be sown under cover; tomatoes, courgettes, squashes, peppers and so forth. Again, you can buy young plants from garden centres but they can be quite expensive for what you get, plus it’s far more satisfying to grow things from scratch. If they need watering it is better to stand the trays in shallow water until the surface of the soil appears damp, spraying from above can flatten the delicate seedlings.

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6. Mulching with compost is by far the best way to feed your garden, but if you can’t produce enough or haven’t got a good source, most established plants will appreciate some general fertiliser spread around above where their roots will be, and gently forked in – don’t overdo it and damage the roots themselves. If you only have a little compost, either reserve it for your hungriest plants or use it to cover a thin scattering of fertiliser.

8. If you have fruit trees or shrubs their blossom may be damaged by frost, so try to protect them; this is more important for things like apricots or peaches, which are more vulnerable. Larger trees will to some extent provide their own microclimate so will be suffer less damage (depending on the severity of the frost), and can be left to take their chances.

9. Lawns should be growing faster now, so may require more frequent and lower cuts. You can also repair any patches that have appeared over winter by sowing seed into them; loosen the soil a bit first, and rake the surface. Protect any newly-sown areas against pigeons.

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Monday Chesterfield Market: Call Chesterfield Visitor Info. Centre on 01246 345777/8 or www. visitchesterfield.info Tots Café at St Thomas' Centre 9:45 to 11:30am (term time). An informal get together for parents/carers. 01246 279916.

Young at Heart (social afternoon) - all welcome. 1:30 to 3:30pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267.

1st Brampton Moor Brownies: Meet at Storrs Road Centre, starting 6pm (Term time). T: Brownie guider on 01246 272678.

Maison Mes Amis: Book Club. The first Monday at Maison Mes Amis for their book club. Review the title of the month and then discuss in a comfortable atmosphere with like minded people. 7pm onwards. Call 01246 768789 for details and titles.

Joan's Line Dancing: Beginners class at Chester Street Club, Phoenix Suite, Chesterfield. 7 to 8:30pm. Admission £3. Just come along or call 0750 669 5208.

Aurora Ladies' Choir: 7:15 to 9:45pm.

Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

RSPB Chesterfield Local Group: 1st Mon 7:15 to 9:15pm at Eastwood Hall, Rose Hill.

Illustrated talks, refreshments, bird food sales. All welcome. (Not August) Contact: Steve Williams 07971 000331 or visit www. rspb.org.uk/groups/chesterfield Lah di Dah – Ladies vocal harmony group meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) 7.30 to 9.30 pm Walton Village Hall. Contact Lesley 01246 260903.

Guide Dogs Chesterfield: 3rd Mon 7:30pm at The Rose and Crown, 104 Old Road. We welcome new volunteers. T: Gabbie Pattison on 07525 248740 (email: guidedogschesterfield@hotmail.co.uk or via Facebook - Guide Dogs Chesterfield).

Holymoorside Band Rehearsals: noncontesting band - plays a variety of concerts.

All abilities. Mon & Fri 7:45 to 9:45pm - United Reform Church, Holymoorside.

Instruments available. Enquiries@ holymoorsideband.co.uk or 01246 566691/568745.

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Village Hall Pilates 9:15 to 10:15am.

St Marks, Brampton. 0777 351 6334 / jane@villagehallpilates.co.uk/www. villagehallpilates.co.uk Chesterfield Spire Cycling Club day rides: Tue & Thu meet 9.25am Queen's Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Rd. 30 - 60 miles. New riders always welcome. For details call Steve 07734 506492. www. chesterfieldspirecyclingclub.co.uk Zumba Gold - Fitness For 50+ Tues & Thurs at 10am & 11am. Chester St Club. Easy, fun, friendly classes only £3.50 TONING after the 11am Thurs class: Zumba with weights for just 50p extra. Call Jen on 07757 726239 Chatters Coffee Shop at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. 2nd & 4th Tue. 10am to midday. All welcome - toys available. No charge, a small donation appreciated - remainder to charity. T: 01246 231002 or email office@waltonchurch.org

North East Derbyshire Downs Syndrome Group: 4th Tue. Arkwright Children's Centre, School Lane, Arkwright. 10am to noon. Not August. Families, carers & children meet together for activities, and outings/trips.

Rosie T: 07500 814361 or 01629 537692.

Badminton at Loundsley Green 1:30 to 3pm.

For enquiries, contact Mrs Westwood on 01246 236831.

Knit and Natter: 10am to 12:30pm at St Thomas' Centre. An informal gathering for people who enjoy doing craft together. All ages, all abilities. T: 1246 279916 for info.

Thom's Blokes: 3rd Tue. 10am to noon.

A meeting for men which includes talks, activities and regular outings to places of interest. All men welcome. St Thomas’ Church Centre. For info call David on 01246 231115 or 01246 853741.

Tuesday Worship: St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. Please join us for Tuesday Worship from 11:30am to 12:15pm, followed by lunch in the Church Centre (£3.00 per person). Email: office@stjohnswalton.co.uk Tiger Tots: A stay and play baby/toddler group. 1:30 to 3pm (term time) Holymoorside Village Hall. Anyone welcome, £2 per family, call in and ask for Becky or call 07701 066801. (Term time only).

Chesterfield Railway Modellers: Tues afternoon 2pm (and Thu evening 6pm) at The Clocktower Offices (the old Staveley Works Head Office). Contact Darrell Clark for details on 01246 234788.

Spire Laughter Club: Above Dent's Chemists at the Nenna Kind Cancer Drop In Centre at 2pm. Yoga therapy with laughter - come and laugh with us whilst improving your health and happiness. Call Karen on 01246 862790.

Holymoorside Women's Institute: 2nd Tue - 2 to 4pm at the United Reformed Church Schoolroom, Cottonmill Hill, Holymoorside.

New Members warmly received. T: Margaret Copley on 01246 568360.

TimeOut a friendly community group meets 2 to 4pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Come along for a chat, cuppa, games, bring a craft, help complete a jigsaw, surf the internet etc. T: 01246 274021.

Old Brampton and District WI: 2 to 4pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way S40 3NF. New members and visitors warmly welcomed. For more info ring Pat on 01246 239431 or Jenny on 01246 557024.

HNChelp, cancer support group. 2nd Tue. Meet at the Olde House, Loundsley Green Rd (excl August) from 2 to 4pm. We welcome any patient, carer or any one affected by head and neck cancer. www.hnchelp.org.uk or call or text 07950 599869.

Danceworks dance studio for 4-15 year olds at Loundsley Green Community Centre.

Ages 3-5yrs at 4-5pm, and 6+ at 5-6pm. T: Elly on 07581 140822 or ellystarbrook@ mail.com or on Facebook at Danceworks Loundsley Green.

Brownies: 6 to 7:15pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

Village Hall Pilates: 6 to 7pm, 7:10 pm to 8:10pm and 8:20 to 9:20 pm all at St Johns Church, Walton.

Yoga All Abilities Friends Meeting House Chesterfield 7pm- 8:30pm For further details please contact Pauline Nunn on 0779 115 7672 or email: yogaforlife@live.co.uk Chesterfield Town WI: 1st Tue - 7pm in Chesterfield Studios, Rose Hill, S40 1LW. Fancy a giggle? Why not come and join us? New members welcome. For more info www.chesterfieldtownwi.co.uk or chesterfieldtownwi@gmail.com Dog obedience training: 7:15 to 8:45pm.

Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust: 2nd Tue 7.30pm Annunciation Church Parish Centre, off Queen St, Chesterfield, S40 4SF. Talks monthly Sept to April. Access from Queen St. £2.50 incl. refreshments; Under 16s free. All welcome. T: Angie on 01246 236930 Chesterfield & District Vegetable and Fruit Growers: 3rd Tue 7:30pm at the Committee Room, Holymoorside Village Hall. Come and share your gardening experiences, beginners welcome. John: 01246 569515, Malcolm: 01246 569948 (Not Aug).

TAI CHI: Authentic Wu Style Tai Chi from Shanghai, taught by an authorised instructor. 7:30pm - 8:30pm Parish Centre, Stonegravels. Contact: sharon.wall@live. co.uk Tel:273795 Chesterfield Garland/Clog Dancers: 7:30 to 9:30pm at Methodist Church Hall, Jaw Bones Hill. New female dancers and wo/men musicians welcome. T: Barbara Wilson on 01246 207800 for further details or visit www. chesterfieldgarland.org.uk Chesterfield Cycle Campaign: Meetings 2nd Tue 7:30pm Market Hall, Meeting Room 1.

Contact Alastair on 01246 520820.

Chesterfield Film Makers: If you’re interested in making videos. Walton Village Centre, 7:30 for 7:45 pm. For more details phone 01246 277349 or visit www. chesterfieldfilmmakers.weebly.com Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra 7:309:30pm. Players of orchestral instruments invited. Vacancies for brass, percussion & strings. Ashgate Croft School (term time). T: Dave on 07985 603423/E:chesterfieldsymph onyorchestra@gmail.com) Chesterfield Theatres: Tuesday Night Dances. At the Winding Wheel. 7:30pm10.30pm. £4.85.

General Knowledge Quiz. Rose & Crown, Old Road: Tuesday night - gallon of ale for the winner. Music quiz - last Sunday of each month, gallon of ale for the winner & rolling cash prize for 100% score.

Tuesday Quiz Night at The Manor from 8:30pm. General knowledge with cash prizes to be won plus Play Your Cards Right. Call: 01246 277760. www.brampton-manor.com

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Terminus Bowling Club, Chatsworth Road. Open every Wednesday between 10am and 11am. Come and try your skills at crown green bowling. Informal coaching equipment provided - free - all welcome. T: Andy Hoe: 07968 161 275 Qi Gong: 10 to 11:15am. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267.

Woolly Wednesdays: 10am to 12:30pm & 6:30 to 9pm - regular social crafting. For crafts that aren't messy or noisy - that gets in the way of talking & eating cakes. Contact info@straightcurves.co.uk or 01246 807575.

104 Saltergate, S40 1NE. Nightingale Probus: 1st Wed 10am to 12 Noon at The Olde House, Loundsley Green Road, Newbold. Activities include theatre trips, outings, lunches, walking & scrabble groups & more! For info T: Debbie 01246 767298 or Marilyn 01246 222446.

British History Class: 10:30am at Chesterfield Library. Contact Margaret Bargh for details on 01246 276800.

Bereavement Support Group Drop-in Coffee Morning. 2nd Wednesday. 10:30 to 11:30am at Annunciation Church Parish Centre.

Access through the car park entrance in Queen St. Chameleon UFO: (Unfinished objects) group.1pm to 4pm, £3 per session, bring your knitting, stitching, crochet or any unfinished projects. Chameleon, 420 Chatsworth Road.

T: 07526 455410.

Holymoorside Craft Group: 2 to 4pm in the Committee Room, Holymoorside Village Hall.

Informal, welcoming group. Any crafting such as papercraft, embroidery, knitting, sewing, drawing etc. Call: Cynthia 01246 569103. No meet Jul or Aug. Walton Women's Institute: 4th Wed 2 to 4pm at St. John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane. Book Group, Flower Arranging, Choir and much more! New members and visitors welcome. Contact Lynn: 01246 209472 / Rosemary: 01246 201931.

Knit & Natter: 2 to 4pm at Costa coffee opposite Wilkos and Tuesday 2 to 4pm Wetherspoons Bolsover, Pillar of Rock. No charge. All ages, all abilities, knitting and crochet, unfinished projects.

Seated Exercise Class: Wish you were steadier on your feet or could walk a bit further? Improve your strength, balance and co-ordination with this NHS approved Otago class. 2.30pm Holymoorside Village Hall. £3.30 T: Jen 07757 726239.

Tramway Tavern Classic Album Night. We play NME's top 100 albums of all time, all night long. There is also a mini music picture quiz, highest score wins 2 pints. Every Wednesday from 4pm.

Beaver Scouts: 4:15 to 6pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

Holymoorside Tennis Club New members Welcome. Club Night 6pm and Social Tennis Sun/Tues 10am. T: 01246 566718.

Cub Scouts: 6 to 7:30pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

Chesterfield Fairtrade Group: 3rd Wed 6.30pm in Chesterfield Town Hall. New members always welcome to help with events or attend meetings connected to promoting Fairtrade. Contact Jenie Lismore on 01246 455178.

Green Drinks: 1st Wed. An opportunity for like-minded people to get together for a fun, relaxed, interesting evening once a month.

Starts at 7pm location varies so please check www.greendrinks.org/Derbyshire/ Chesterfield.

Chesterfield and District Soroptimists: 2nd & 4th Wed at Ringwood Hall Hotel 7.30pm.

For info & joining details www.sigbi.org/ chesterfield-and-district or T: Jean Spencer on 01246 209233.

Joan's Line Dancing: Beginners class at Hasland WM Club, Hampton Street, Chesterfield. 7:30 to 8:30pm. Admission £3.

Just come along or call 0750 669 5208.

Cotton Mill Club: Activity club for young adults with learning difficulties. 7 to 9pm on the last Wednesday of each month at Holymoorside United Reform Church School Room. Call: B Turner on 01246 566109.

Jesterfield Juggling Club: 7 to 9pm at Walton Village Centre. All abilities - learn and share skills in all types of circus skills. £2/ week adults & £1/under 16s - welcome if accompanied by an adult. Call 07766 468 499/ E: wfarrant@btinternet.com.

Brampton Ladies Club: 7:15pm for 7:45pm start at Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Meetings held every Wednesday during school term time with a speaker or social activity. Details 01246 272333.

Free Voices Community Choir: The Friends Meeting House, Brockwell Lane - 7:15 to 9pm. We are a non-performing choir who sing for enjoyment. No need to be able to read music. Call Helen on 01246 237937 or helend@uwclub.net Pelican Cycles Winter Indoor Cycle Spinning 7:30pm at Queens Park Leisure Centre.

Booking essential - Please contact sales@ pelicancycles.co.uk or 01246767078 Brampton Best Knitters: Come and meet for knitting, crochet, other handicrafts, combined with a warm welcome and good company. £1 subs (optional). 7.30pm, Rose and Crown, 104 Old Road, Brampton. Call Suzanne on 07900 814715 for info.

Bible Class: 7:30 to 8:30pm at Christadelphian Church 19a Sheffield Road, Chesterfield. Topics presented for study and discussion. Visit our web site www. chesterfieldchristadelphians.org.uk Scouts: 7:30 to 9:15pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details HoneyBelles Ladies Choir. Rehearse at 7.45pm at Holymoorside Village Hall. New members always welcome, no auditions. We sing because we enjoy it. Info honeybelleschoir@gmail.com; FB thehoneybelles.wix.com/honeybelleschoir Monkey Park Events: Digital Photography Club. 9.30am on the 2nd Wednesday.

Monkey Park Events: Walking for health group, 1:30pm Usually Last Weds of the month.

Manor Band Mania @The Manor: Last Wed. Call The Manor on 01246 277760 or visit www.brampton-manor.com

Thursday Chesterfield Flea Market: Call Chesterfield Visitor Info Centre on 01246 345777/8 or www.visitchesterfield.info Chesterfield Farmer's Market: Every second Thursday. For information please call Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre on 01246 345774 or visit www.visitchesterfield. info Village Hall Pilates: 9.15 am to 10.15 am (Term time) at Holmebrook Valley Family Centre, Holmehall. See Tuesday listing.

Fit and Fab Keep Fit Class Holymoorside: A gentle exercise class to music. 9:30am to 10:30am in United Reform Church Holymoorside. All welcome. Contact Tessa on 0786 658 5575.

Yoga. Mixed ability classes. Morning session 9:30-11am - £6. Evening session 7:30-9pm £33 for 6 week block. Loundsley Green Community Centre. Call Rachel Armstrong on 07792 978880 for details or rachel@ stretcharmstrongyoga.co.uk TAI CHI & Qigong: Gentle exercise for health and relaxation. 10am at Wingerworth Church Centre, Long Edge Lane. Contact: sharon. wall@live.co.uk T: 01246 273795 Central Methodist Toddler Group: Saltergate.

10 to 11:30am (term time). In the town centre this group is ideal for a break from shopping for you & your baby/toddler. £1.50 for adult & child; 50p per extra child. Drinks & biscuits.

Chameleon ​Social Crochet: 10 to 1pm, £3 per session. ​Chameleon, 420 Chatsworth Road. T: 07526 455410.

Walking Back To Healthiness: Walking group meets at 10:30am at Holmebrook Valley Park, starting points may vary. To book call Tina Hensey: 01246 345669.

Rendezvous Group: 1st Thu. St Thomas' Centre, Chatsworth Road. All seniors invited for activities followed by a light lunch.

10:30am to 1:30pm. £4 to cover costs.

Details phone 01246 272333.

Alzheimers Society: 2nd Thu. Singing for the Brain. 2-4pm at St John's Church, Walton, Chesterfield. T: 01246 223366.

Monkey Park Events: Crochet Club, 2pm CAMEO (Come and meet each other) at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. 2 to 4pm on 3rd Thu. Come along and meet new friends over tea and home made cake. All are welcome. £1 Contact Hazel on 01246 236042 for more information.

Muy Thai: Martial arts training. 6 to 7:15pm.

Loundsley Green Community Centre. For info 07910 858267.

Village Hall Pilates: 6 to 7 pm (Term time) at The School Room, Old Brampton. See Tuesday listing for contact details.

Ichthus Canoe Club Chesterfield: (ICCC) meet 6pm (Outdoor Spring, Summer & early Autumn) or 8pm (pool sessions late Autumn & Winter). For info email canoejmc@gmail. com, www.ichthuscanoeclub.co.uk or call 01246 274021.

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Thursday St John's Ambulance Chesterfield Quad Division: Meet at Storrs Road Methodist Church during term time. Badgers and Cadets (5 to 18 year olds) from 6pm. Adults 18+ at 7:30pm. T: 01246 279132 or email chesterfield@derbyshire.sja.org.uk.

Chesterfield Evening Townswomen’s Guild: 2nd Thu. Excl August - 7pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield. For further info contact the Secretary on 01246 455110.

The Rose Choir. ​Rehearsals 7​:​30​to 9​:​30pm.

No auditions. Just turn up. Chesterfield Studios, Rose Hill (Term time only).​ Embroiderers' Guild Chesterfield Branch: 1st Thu. 7-9pm at The Saints Parish Centre, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TJ. Visitors welcome, for details call 01246 275177.

Chesterfield Caledonian Badminton Club: at St Andrews United Reformed Church Hall, Newbold Road. 7 to 9pm. New adult members welcome, male and female.

Contact Tony Gandy on 01246 569225.

Brampton Community Band: Musicians welcome - join and play folk dance music. 7.15 to 9.15 pm at Old Hall Junior School, Old Rd. For more details, visit bramptoncommunityband.org.uk, email: bcband@hotmail.co.uk or T: 01246 236805.

Chesterfield Photographic Society: Contact the Club Secretary Brian Davis 01246 275433.

Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir: Practise at Ashgate Croft School, Ashgate Road from 7:15 to 9:30pm. We put on four concerts & a choral day each year. Come & join us. Call Lynda at 01246 202694.

Jam Session: Do you play an instrument?

Come and play jazz with the Chesterfield Jazz Club house band? Club Chesterfield, Chester St.£4 on the door.1st Thu. 7:30pm. www.chesterfieldjazz.com. T: Wendy on 07764 587258.

Tramway Tavern - Beer Of Frankenstein.

We take a perfectly good beer and make it awesome. We blend, dry hop, grogg and spice, just because we can. Then it's down to a vote, is it "alive" or an "abomination!" Last Thu from 6pm!

Monkey Park Events: Transition Chesterfield Meeting. 2nd Thursday of the month.

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Chesterfield Market: Call Chesterfield Visitor Info Centre on 01246 345777/8 or www. visitchesterfield.info Parent & Toddler: All welcome! 9 to 11am.

Loundsley Green Community Centre. For details 07910 858267.

TAI CHI & Qigong: Gentle exercise for health & relaxation 10am Wingerworth Church sharon.wall@live.co.uk 01246 273795 Alzheimer’s Society: Carers Support Group.

2nd Fri. 10am to midday. The Pavillion, Queen’s Park. T: 01246 223366.

Alzheimer’s Society: Memory Café. 4th Fri. 10am to midday. The Saints Parish Centre, St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TJ. No December Café. For info call 01246 223366.

Yoga for People Living with Cancer: Friends Meeting House Chesterfield 11:00am to 12:30pm. For further details please contact Pauline Nunn on 0779 115 7672 or email: yogaforlife@live.co.uk Finish Off Friday: A social crafting event for people to drop-in and craft to their heart’s content 12pm-3pm every Friday - £1 per hour inc. refreshments. Contact info@ straightcurves.co.uk or 01246 807575. 104 Saltergate, S40 1NE. Découpage: 1 to 3pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

Knitting Group: Meetings in Cutthorpe Village Hall between 1 and 3pm. £1 per session, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch etc, come and have a cup of tea and a natter! Call Barbara Stringer on 01246 620314 or 07980 510591.

Walton Art Group: Term Time. 7.30 to 9.30 pm, meet at Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane. New members welcome. Phone Brenda on 01246 237481 or Rosie on 01246 568321.

3rd Brampton (St Thomas’) Scout Group: Join the adventure for 6 to 14 year olds in the Beaver, Cub or Scout Sections. Meet Friday evenings during term time. Contact Ben Widdowson 01246 567409.

Holymoorside Choral Society: practise in Holymoorside from 7:30 to 9:30pm. We sing a variety of music - new members always welcome. T: Nerys Mansell on 01246 569693 for info.

Youth Club: 6 to 8pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre 07910 858267 for details.

The North East Derbyshire Field Club: 2nd Thursday. Winter meetings – St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton at 7.30pm. Summer meetings – outings and walks. For details contact 01246 237622.

Chameleon ​Shady Ladies​​Knit and ​N​atter: 6pm 'till close, £4 per session. ​Chameleon, 420 Chatsworth Road. T: 07526 455410 Table Tennis Club - The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road, Brampton 7.30 to 9pm . £1 incl refreshment.

Holymoorside Ladies Club: 7:45pm in Holymoorside Village Hall. Variety of speakers and activities. All welcome. Membership not necessary, just £2.50. Term time only. Call Anne 01246 566789.

Village Hall Pilates: 7:45 to 8:45pm (Term time) at St Johns Church, Walton. See Tuesday listing for contact details.

Chesterfield Jazz Club: Regular Jazz Night, Chesterfield Jazz Club, Chester Street, S40 1DL. For details and tickets for gigs call 07764 587 258 / 07980 491 048 or online at www.chesterfieldjazz.com.

The Chesterfield Art Club: 2nd & 4th Fri. Whitecotes School from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

Worknights, Demonstration & Critiques.

Visitors welcome at £3/session. For info T: Terry 01246 416565. (Not Aug or Dec).

Holymoorside Band Rehearsals: Noncontesting band. All abilities - rehearsals Mon & Fri 7:45 to 9:45pm - United Reform Church, Holymoorside. Instruments available. Enquiries@holymoorsideband. co.uk or 01246 566691/568745 Badminton: 8:15 to 9:45pm. Loundsley Green Community Centre call 07910 858267 for details.

The Manor: Friday Live Music from 9pm see website for detail. Call: 01246 277760. brampton-manor.com

Saturday Chesterfield Market: Call Chesterfield Visitor Info. Centre on 01246 345777/8 or ww.visitchesterfield.info Newbold Community Football Training: Highfield Park, Newbold. 9:30/11:30am.

For boys & girls of all abilities. 5 to 15 yrs.

FA qualified coaches, 1st aiders, drinks/ snacks. £2 T: Tim on 01246 277325 or timsadlerfencepainting@virginmedia.com Muy Thai. Martial Arts training for adults 10 to 11am followed by kids 11am to midday.

Bolsover T: 07910 858267.

Back to Netball: Have fun and get fit with over 14s. 10 to 11am at Loundsley Green Community Centre. All ages can play if supervised. Only £2.50 per session with the first one free. Call Teresa on 0785 422 4932.

Monkey Park Events: Green Teas, 2pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Transition Chesterfield Repair Cafe. Upstairs at Monkey Park Social Enterprise, Chester Street, S40 1DN. 2nd Saturday (Apr/Jun/ Aug/Oct/Dec) - 10am to 3pm. We'll do our best to repair and fix any item.. for free!

Sunday

British Cycling Breeze Rides For women only. 3rd Sunday. Sign on at www.goskyride. com/Breeze/Index. T: 0772 588 5151.

Church Services: 9am Holy Communion & 10:45am for All Ages. Refreshments after both. St John's, Walton Back Lane.

Sunday School: 9:30 to 10:30am at Christadelphian Church 19a Sheffield Road Chesterfield. Children aged 5 years and up.

Bible stories, crafts, music. Visit our web site www.chesterfieldchristadelphians.org.uk Monkey Park Events: Breeze Ride. Short Cycle Rides for Women, Usually 1st Saturday, 10am depart.

Holymoorside Bowling Club: Open Days.

11am to 1pm every 3rd Sunday during the season. Come and try crown green bowling.

Free coaching given, equipment & light refreshments. All welcome. Please wear flatsoled shoes. T: Ernie Barnes 01246 568324.

The Manor: Sunday Carvery 12-6pm & Live Music from 5pm. Call: 01246 277760.

Sunday Lunch Club Midday to 3pm.

Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road. Enjoy lunch with pudding and tea/coffee. A community project nominal charge. Check for dates - booking essential.. T: Barbara May 01246 563126.

The Way at Walton Evangelical Church: 1st Sun. 3 to 4:30pm. A group for adults with learning disabilities. Join us for tea & biscuits followed by a talk & activities such as craft, drama and singing. Carers welcome. Call: 01246 231002.

Southside Jazz Band: 1st Sun. The Rose & Crown between 4pm and 6pm.

Gospel Hour: 6pm Christadelphian Church, Sheffield Road. Refreshments after.www. chesterfieldchristadelphians.org.uk Rainbow Whist: Holymoorside Community Centre. From 7 to 9pm every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month. Anyone with the ability to play whist is welcome. For details contact Don on 01246 568204.

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Adverts for stuff under £200 are free, any item or ‘collection of items’ £200+ are £5, and larger adverts with a picture are price on application.

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Four DFS Leather Dining Chairs: £150 ono Large size. Excl cond. Dark brown.

T: 07828 121487 (Brampton) Childrens Red Bike: £15 Suit 3 to 5 year old. Front brake, removable stabilisers, adjustable seat and handlebar. Immaculate, as new.

T: 01246 551170 Rooftop Box: £50 Karrite Contour 320L lockable car roof storage box in grey. Size 140cmL x 80cmW x40cmD. T: 01246 569737 (Brookside) Various: Playmobil Pirate ship with pirates £10, Playmobil garden with water feature £5, Playmobil swimming pool £10. All in good condition.

T: Clare on 01246 566623 after 6pm.

Meccano: £5 As new, unopened box set of meccano multimodels. 7 models in one box.

T: Clare on 01246 566623 after 6pm.

Prom Dress: £70 ono.

Champagne coloured, strapless, floor length ‘Ruby’ prom dress (would also make a lovely bride/bridesmaid dress), with delicately jewelled waist band.

Size 10. Contact for more details/ photos. Matching clutch bag £7.

T: 01246 567387 (Walton) Various Baby Items Mamu (Mamas & Papas) cream/ beige baby moses basket &rocking stand (unused) £30; Phil & Teds Blue cocoon carrycot as new 15; The Baba sling, grey, new £12; Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm £6; Gro Egg Digital Room Thermometer £6; Newborn Baby Boy Clothes Bundle - 3 babygrows & vests, 5 Mothercare vests, 6 John Lewis babygrows, M&S knitted cardigan & bodysuit, 4 twopiece outfits, 4 long sleeve t-shirts, 3 pairs of jeans. All as new. £50.

T: 07967 018145 (Loundsley Green) Dyson DCO3i Vacuum Cleaner: £50.

T: 01246 569248 (Brampton) Cot Bed Quilt: £10.

NEXT cot bed quilt (150 x 200cm) Pink & white with embroidered flowers.

T: 01246 275665 (Ashgate) Clarins Face & Eye Gift Set: £15 Unwanted, unopened contains Travel beauty purse; Cleansing Milk; Toning Lotion; Eye make-up Remover.

T: 01246 275665 (Ashgate)

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• Traditional glass bottles or supermarket style cartons.

• Brookside, Brampton, Somersall & surrounding areas.

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Call 01246 203768 or 0750 293 3671 Email: milkman-mick@live.co.uk

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Call Steve on 07810 332272.

Discover Bathrooms Extra discounts for NHS and Emergency Services Staff.

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Holymoorside Film See April's film FREE, when joining. iDeal Carpets Free underlay, gripper, door bar and delivery.

Ovenfresh Your first oven clean from £35.

Polar Windows Fantastic Offers, see advert.

Straight Curves 10% off Arty & Crafty workshops.

YOUR BUSINESS OFFERS LISTED FOR FREE WHEN YOU ADVERTISE WITH S40 LOCAL NOTE: This section only provides the highlights. Contact the business for full details. Where offers have terms and conditions these will be stated in the businesses’ adverts or can be discussed directly with the business making the offer. S40 Local accept no responsibility for any errors in the listings.

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01246 207 612 3 Breckland Road (Walton Shops) • Chesterfield S40 3LJ

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Chimney Sweeping Services

07581 806 407

A clean and professional service

199 Somersall Lane, Chesterfield, S 4 0 3 N A . FULLY INSURED AND QUALIFIED

G H Painting & Decorating Qualified domestic electrician in Walton.

From light fittings, switch or socket replacements, to new cooker or shower circuits and the latest high integrity consumer units.

Special rates for senior citizens. www.lgelectrical.net

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10yrs experience Internal/external

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Michael McVeigh Executive Driver

From 1 to 8 Passengers Any destination. Full Day Booking.

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Tel: 07759 070 990

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BIRDS FUNERAL SERVICES

Established 1913 Father & daughter family-run business 24 hour service with Private Chapel of Rest Pre-Paid Golden Charter Funeral Plans Available Tel: 01246 566592 Mob: 07831 851 639 44 Loads Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield S41 7EU www.birdsfuneralservices.co.uk

Your Local Plumbing & Drainage Expert No Call Out Fee 24/7 All Work Guaranteed Formally the Drain Doctor

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ERICSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS Holymoorside

• Established over 32 years.

• Professional building service from design to completion.

• All types of building work carried out.

• Member of the Gold Card Scheme.

Contact Stewart Gould Call 01246 567 168 Mob 07831 321 393 eMail sgould14@hotmail.com www.ericsonbuilders.co.uk

Greenlawn

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Tel: 01246 411 567 Mob: 07798 933 011

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Find us at: Unit 60, M1 Commerce Park Markham Lane, Chesterfield S44 5HS Accessories Shop · Now doing number plates.

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CROSSWORD Here at S40, we thought it was about time you deserved a new challenge, so we would like to introduce you to the all new monthly Cryptic Crossword.

If the excitement of a new puzzle each month is not already enough for you, then let's up the ante: Send in your completed Crossword for a chance to win ÂŁ20 in Cash.

Answers must be in by Monday 18 April, and if we receive more than one correct crossword, the winner will be chosen at random.

To enter, simply fill in the Crossword (if you don't want to spoil your lovely copy of S40, then you can print one off from www.s40local. co.uk), and send it to us at S40 Local, Studio 1, West Studios, Sheffield Road, S41 7LL, or take a photo/scan it and email it to paul@s40local.co.uk

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