S40 Local - 160 Summer 2025

ISSUE 160 SUMMER 2025 The community magazine for Acorn Ridge, Ashgate, Brampton, Brookside, Holymoorside, Somersall & Walton

Cover: Jon White (Sauce)

Intro Hi and welcome to our summer edition.

I've just got back from a presentation at Board & Bean where the ten longest standing traders on the market were celebrated. Located in the heart of town these guys get up in the middle of the night to make Chesterfield what it is, a market town. It was a bit too close to write up for my print deadlines but I'll bring you all the details in the next edition. In the meantime, make sure to browse the market, the Thursday market is always a busy one, a destination for regulars, visitors and tourists alike it's a force we should be proud of.

I was flicking through our last edition recently and was struck by the amount of stuff we had listed that you could get involved in and get out and do. We have eight pages of what's on and regular events and almost all the editorial was about things to do and places to go. I liked it, so this edition is pretty much the same!

In this edition we talk cover design from Sauce, celebrations at Adorn and a mini relaunch at StraightCurves, then we're pretty much into things to do; book reviews, Tapton Lock Festival, Well Dressings, poetry recitals, The Social Fuse Festival, the Chesterfield Tech Meetup, the Creative Community Pottery Festival, Sing with Staveley and District Churches United Choir, what to do in your garden and then to finish, two sports updates; roller derby and news from Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club.

Our what's on has a series of new exhibitions at Level Centre, fun building outdoor sculptures up at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Records Fairs in the market square, film nights at Loundsley Green Community Centre, the Clothes Wise Show from Transition Chesterfield at St Thomas' Centre and so much more.

I'm constantly amazed at how much goes on around here, whether in town or within a 30 minute drive, there's no excuse to be bored. If all else fails and there's nothing that takes your fancy, we always have that large green, hilly playground called the Peak District over the hill, it's fab and it's where the tourists go!

I'll see you there, bike outside a coffee shop, somewhere away from the busy honey pots. Have a great start to summer and I'll be back in six weeks so we can take a bit of a holiday.

Paul Chapman 07764 801080 paul@s40local.co.uk Next edition: 161 Autumn 2025 Copy Date: Friday 29 August 2025 Delivered by: Sunday 21 September 2025

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A bit of Sauce by Jon White Words: Simon Paterson Images: Jon White

This month’s front cover star is from Jon White from Sauce design. I grabbed a coffee at Board and Bean to chat about his new business and what art and design means to him…

Guitarist, marathon runner, gamer, movie buff, and father of two - Jon White wears many hats, but his greatest talent lies in his work as a designer. His design journey started in his days as a songwriter and guitarist for the 'criminally underrated' band Vigilante Wing (his words, not mine). With no budget for album covers or tour posters, Jon took matters into his own hands - teaching himself graphic design to create the artwork the band desperately needed.

"When I was in the band, a friend of mine, Leigh, showed me the ropes with Photoshop. I already knew how to code, so with a bit of time, dedication, and passion, I managed to create album covers, posters, a website, and all the other promotional bits Vigilante Wing needed.

That was my first dip into the world of design, and I absolutely loved it," Jon smiles.

Jon enrolled in a Graphic Design course at Rotherham Art College, leading to a BA Honours degree in Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University. "Once I finished my degree, I landed my first design job at SDL Minorfern, creating brochures, flyers and vehicle graphics.

If you’ve ever seen their vans out and about, that's my work on the side," he says proudly.

After sharpening his skills in graphic and web design, as well as branding, Jon stepped into a leadership role as Web Design Manager at DFS, the national home furniture giant.

"Leading a design team for a big-name company like DFS has been amazing," says Jon. "But I’ve always dreamt of starting my own business. The experience gained gave me the confidence to launch Sauce, my own dynamic design agency, alongside my wife Jen, who also happens to not only be an incredible mum to our two boys, Harrison and Lucas, but a brilliant copywriter and marketer too."

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And the name has a story too. "When Jen was pregnant with Harrison, we knew we were going to name him Harrison Patrick, so his initials would be HP, like the sauce. So, we just started calling him ‘Sauce’" laughs Jon. Jon’s skills are plentiful so I asked what packages are on offer at Sauce? "Alongside freelance and piece work, I offer two main packages," Jon explains.

Bottled Sauce: Like a retainer, but without the limits. You pay a single flat monthly fee, request as much work as you need, and get a highly experienced designer on your team. Simple.

Gourmet Sauce: A more traditional designer client relationship. It’s a tailored, collaborative experience that aligns perfectly with your business and brand identity.

"I understand that not everyone needs a one off specialist piece or has the budget for one, but sometimes you just need a professional rather than someone’s nephew who knows how to use Canva," Jon smiles.

Jon’s front cover features 30 Chesterfieldinspired icons. "I like taking something complex and shrinking it down - simplifying to something minimal, but still recognisable. Hopefully, people can tell what they represent. It was great fun to research and design. I’m not an artist or illustrator like many of the creatives featured on previous covers, but I enjoy creating graphic designs that are bold and eye-catching," he adds.

Thanks for the cover Jon, and to get in touch see below. hello@get-sauce.com www.get-sauce.com

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Business Birthday

A Sparkling Celebration Words: Laura Jo (Adorn) Images: Helen Rowan Photography Laura Jane Photography

This November, Adorn celebrates its 15th birthday – and what a wonderful journey it’s been. From our very first day in Chesterfield back in 2010 to the vibrant, welcoming boutique we are today, every step has been made possible by you – our lovely customers, supporters, designers and friends.

We opened Adorn with a simple idea: to create a shop filled with jewellery which feels special, meaningful, and personal. We wanted to champion independent designers, showcase beautiful craftsmanship, and offer a warm, friendly experience to everyone who walked through the door.

Fifteen years later, we’re still guided by those values – and we’re proud to have become a little part of so many people’s stories. From engagement rings to birthday gifts, “just because” treats to heirloom pieces, it’s been our privilege to help you mark life’s precious moments.

Of course, like any milestone, our 15th birthday has us feeling a little nostalgic! We’ve loved looking back at our early days – the excitement of opening the doors for the first time, our very first customer (you always remember your first!), and all the local events we’ve been lucky to be part of along the way.

The 25 November 2010 was the heaviest snowfall in years. As we walked down Middle Shambles to our beautiful shop we quickly saw that we were going to have to dig ourselves in!

We had a moment of ‘what have we done’ but then a customer came (a real customer!) and then another. People came and kept coming, we were so very grateful.

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One of the things we’re proudest of is the community that’s grown around Adorn. It’s a joy to work with brilliant designers from across the UK and beyond, many of whom have been with us from the very beginning. Their passion and creativity inspire us every day. And it’s your continued support – shopping local, spreading the word, bringing your friends – that keeps Adorn shining. A special mention to our wonderful ‘Sparklies’, you know who you are, who are without doubt the loveliest people we know and have excellent taste in jewellery.

Thank~You all from the bottom of our hearts.

Looking ahead, we’re excited for what’s next.

We’ll be continuing to grow our wonderful website, introducing some exciting new collections, and – of course – welcoming you into our lovely shop.

We’d love for you to join us this November as we celebrate. There’ll be a few little birthday treats in-store, a glass of something bubbly, and our usual sparkle. Mostly, though, it’s a chance to say thank you. Thank you for being part of our story. Thank you for fifteen wonderful years.

Here’s to many more.

With love,

Laura Jo, Adam, Heathcliff and Moriarty at Adorn Adorn Jewellers 7 Middle Shambles Chesterfield S40 1PX

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Business News

Good to Bee Back...

Sewing 'Bee' that is... we catch up with Karen Rogers to talk StraightCurves and 12 months off!

Words: Paul Chapman Images: Helen Rowan Photography Five minutes talking to Karen, is always fun.

You start off talking about one thing thinking you know where you'll go next but you end up somewhere completely unexpected with no idea how you got there.

Karen is the driving force behind StraightCurves the creative business at 104 Saltergate which opened in 2013. Alongside StraightCurves she works as a teacher. When running the business and taking on more hours at school became a bit much, she decided to take a year off to re-ground herself and decide what her future would hold.

At school, Karen teaches food preparation and nutrition and this desire to pass on skills is apparent through all she does in the business at StraightCurves.

While she’s been away the business has been in safe hands with Emma and Amy running things. Supported by the fantastic team of tutors, Alison (dressmaking), Lisa (art and bookbinding), Dee (traditional crafts), Carol (felting) and Fran (our life model). They are looking for another life model to start in 2026 too! If you would like to join their tutor team please get in touch through their website as Karen has plans to expand Straightcurves’ creative offering further.

I was keen to know more about what Karen has been up to during a year off. Her travelling took her to Niagara Falls, the Canary Islands and she’ll shortly be off to Spain and then Ireland before returning to focus on the business, and reducing her hours at school.

After 12 months away she decided her future is a re-launched and reinvigorated StraightCurves bringing back our most popular courses that were put on hold, plus new events and lovely courses to look forward to.

Located on Saltergate since 2014 (and with her year out), Karen's enjoying her 10th anniversary in the present location. StraightCurves is home to all things arty and crafty, if you like; crochet, knitting, drawing, painting, beading, print and paper crafts, pottery and air drying polymer clay, sewing and dressmaking, felting and traditional craft plus seasonal activities you should check out the website where there’s something for everyone.

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The relaunch will see crochet and sewing beginner’s courses plus pottery returning, as well as children’s parties which were always popular. She is also considering restarting after school clubs, check out the website to keep up to date of plans. Karen is keen to remind people of Book Club which meets once a month and is a popular place for people to get together and share their love of reading.

Karen's not far away from turning 50 and has to some extent been working through a list of 50 things to do before 50, although she admits to only covering 12 of them so far... she might have to consider renaming it to ‘50 things in her 50s!’

Karen has also recently been diagnosed with ADHD which she feels explains a lot of her mannerisms and the way she approaches life, and to some extent it feels like it’s helped to come to grips with who she is and how she does stuff.

At the school where she works they’ve been focusing on 1% gains where you look at lots of

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Treat yourself to some creative me time... small changes which together create a large impact. It's the approach the British Cycling team took under Dave Brailsford’s guidance when they won all the medals at the Olympics in 2016. Applying this to the business, together with her knowledge of her diagnosis seems to be working for her and bringing about big improvements.

Her re-involvement in the business was kickstarted following a branding photo shoot she undertook with Helen Rowan Photography.

“It was whilst doing this I realised how much I love the business and love what I do,” she says, “so I decided to get more hands-on again putting my love back into StraightCurves.

“Running StraightCurves is a passion project more than a money making thing, obviously it has to cover the costs but we’re classified as a not for profit organisation so as long as I can pay our fantastic team and run the building, there’s a long-term future for us and the space it creates for those who love visiting.”

If you want to know more about StraightCurves see their website and follow them on socials.

The website is slowly filling up with all their lovely courses and workshops for the next academic year including old favourites with Karen, some new workshops with pottery tutor Vicky and summer kids workshops, so keep your eyes pealed for them.

If you’ve never been but like getting creative, choose a course go spend some creative time there and join the lovable local community that meets behind the purple door.

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The Satsuma Complex Bob Mortimer A zesty whodunnit with added whimsy and weirdness!

Reading The Satsuma Complex is like being led through a detective story by a man who keeps forgetting what the case was about, offers you some fruit, and then tells you an anecdote about his pet hamster! And somehow, it works. Of course it does. It was written by Bob Mortimer.

Bob Mortimer’s debut novel is part mystery, part romantic comedy, and part fruit – all wrapped in the daft charm that fans of his would expect. The protagonist, Gary Thorn (Mortimer’s default man name, and frankly a national treasure in his own right), is a lonely legal assistant with a penchant for daydreaming whilst leading a completely uneventful life. The type of man who wears trousers from Topman purchased in 2009.

The plot kicks off when Gary meets a woman in a pub, falls instantly and awkwardly in love, and then promptly loses her. Naturally, the only solution is to launch a low-key manhunt across South London, during which Gary becomes embroiled in some light stalking, inappropriate parking, and a cast of characters that feel like they escaped from the weirder end of a Cohen Brothers movie.

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Beneath the ridiculousness, Mortimer sneaks in real tenderness. There’s a surprising melancholy here about isolation, self-worth, and the awkwardness of trying to connect with others when your inner life is 90% imaginary conversations and worrying about your knees. Gary is endearingly flawed, and the story (such as it is) carries an emotional weight that sneaks up on you like lower back pain in your 40s.

The prose is loose, funny, and full of Mortimer’s signature surrealism: there are judgemental squirrels, odd dream sequences, and digressions that feel like they’ve wandered in from different a book but you’re glad they did.

Final verdict:

The Satsuma Complex is a shambolic, charming, slightly bonkers joy. If you like your thrillers more “accidentally texted the wrong number” than “grizzled detective with a drinking problem,” this is for you. It's not quite a crime novel, not quite a romance it's a Bob Mortimer novel. And really, that's more than enough.

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Magician Raymond E. Feist If you enjoy escaping into other worlds, epic fantasy and endearing protagonists - Magician by Raymond E. Feist is a book you’ll want on your shelf. First published in 1982, this fantasy classic still feels fresh and exciting today.

The story follows a young orphan named Pug who lives in the peaceful Kingdom of Crydee. He’s an ordinary boy with big dreams - until he’s chosen to become a magician's apprentice after an act of bravery reveals his natural ability to wield magic.

From there, his life changes forever. When strange invaders from another world attack the kingdom, Pug and his best friend Tomas are thrown into a war that spans not just one world, but two. Pug’s emotional, magical journey is mirrored by Tomas’ own, as he receives a powerful artefact from a dying dragon - an event that changes the course of both worlds forever.

What makes Magician special is how it mixes coming-of-age themes with epic adventure. It’s about friendship, bravery, and discovering your place in the world, something we can all relate to, no matter our age.

Final verdict:

Whether you’re new to fantasy or a longtime fan, Magician is a great read. It’s the first book in the Riftwar Saga, so if you enjoy it, there’s more to explore. At times the pacing is a little slow, but the last third of the book is exhilarating. Stick with it and you are greatly rewarded. Pug is a character I will never forget.

I shall be embarking on adventure number two in the Riftwar Saga soon... once I have finished Dungeon Crawler Carl!

Feist’s prose is simple and easy to follow but full of imagination. He creates a rich fantasy world filled with magic, battles, elves, and dragons - but it never feels overwhelming. The characters feel real, and you’ll find yourself caring deeply about Pug and his friends as they grow up and face huge challenges.

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What's On

Tapton Lock Festival Festivity is coming Words & Images: Junction Arts

The much-loved Tapton Lock Festival is back for 2025 and promises to be more exciting than ever. Taking place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, the free, family-friendly event will once again bring creativity, community, and fun to the Chesterfield canal —this time with a vibrant new twist, thanks to a partnership with Arts Derbyshire and their touring programme, Festivity.

This year’s festival will offer an expanded line-up of live music, storytelling, hands-on workshops, and outdoor activities that celebrate the beauty of Tapton Lock and the talent of Derbyshire’s creative community. Visitors can look forward to free canal boat rides, “havea-go” canoeing, a climbing wall, circus skills workshops, and a variety of art activities and food stalls that have become festival favourites.

Joining the festival this year, Festivity will bring a rich blend of experiences to the weekend.

Musical highlights include performances from local singer-songwriters Michael Vickers and Sarah Hinds.

There will be a touring digital gallery showcasing the work of eleven visual artists from across the county, and a spoken word programme, curated by the Derby Poetry Festival, with diverse voices from across the region sharing poetry and live performances.

Storytellers selected by Adverse Camber will bring imaginative interactive sessions throughout the weekend for people of all ages to enjoy.

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Arts Derbyshire will also host drop-in workshops in the tented village, giving families the opportunity to get hands-on with nature-inspired creative activities that reflect the festival’s stunning surroundings. Local print making artist, Nicki Dennett, will be leading the workshops on the Saturday; Sunday's sessions will be led by Paola DeGio, who will be inviting the crowds to have a go at making marbling art pieces.

Jane Wells, Project Manager at Junction Arts, said: “Last year we had Tapton Mini, but I’m pleased to say the full festival is back! I’m delighted that Festivity is joining us to bring even more cultural experiences to Chesterfield.

The festival favourites are back, plus lots more to see and do!”

Established by Junction Arts in 2012, the Tapton Lock Festival has been bringing people together for 13 years, promoting community connection, outdoor fun, and wellbeing. The event is free to attend and requires no booking - simply come along and enjoy a weekend full of art, music, and nature.

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Well Dressed in Holymoorside Words & Image: Barbara Rose

Each year across the August Bank Holiday and until early September, there are Well Dressings to be seen in Holymoorside. According to welldressing.com the true origins of Well Dressing are lost in the mists of time, but many sources report that it developed from a pagan custom to pray for a continued supply of fresh water. Today the tradition continues across the town and county.

Scan the QR code to go straight to welldressing.com where you'll find a detailed calendar of events locally.

Here in Holymoorside, the team are completing our plans for this year's well dressings which we will start making on 16 August and finish in time for the Well Blessing Service at 7pm on Thursday 21 August. If anyone wants to come along while we are making them, you can either watch or join in where you'll be made most welcome. All three of our Well Dressings are at the same location, by the river on Cotton Mill Lane near the recreation ground. We like to involve children in making the Children's Well Dressing as well, and there is always guidance for both children and adults.

the international flower festival in Pietra Ligure, Italy where they had been invited to produce a well dressing as part of the festival, and many of the flowers used were bought locally for the display. We had decided that our Italian Well Dressing would celebrate 300 years since the first performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and our image showed the Peak District countryside, with the addition of a few local features such as Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire, across the four seasons of the year (top left).

Our contribution to the Infiorate attracted a lot of attention, both while we were making it and during the festival itself, and was widely admired. It may well lead to further international opportunities to spread knowledge of Derbyshire's tradition of Well Dressing.

Make a note in your diary to see the Holymoorside Well Dressing from 21 Aug to 7 September, pay it a visit, drop a donation in the box, and walk across to the Lamb for some refreshment.

After the service on 21 August, there will be tea and coffee in the URC hall and the URC will also be providing refreshments from 1 to 4pm over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Life and Work on the Edges 14 September 2025 Words: Ann Grinbergs Photo: www.helenmort.com

Meet Helen Mort - award-winning poet, writer and broadcaster - inspired by her love of the Peak District.

Helen Mort is a poet and novelist. In 2013 – 2015 she was the Derbyshire Poet Laureate.

Landscape is an important presence in her writing, and many of her poems have been composed while out walking or running.

A five-time winner of the Foyle Young Poets award, she has won many other awards including the Manchester Poetry Prize and in 2010 became the youngest ever poet-inresidence at the Wordsworth Trust in Grasmere and described as “among the brightest stars in the sparkling new constellation of British poets”

by Carol Ann Duffy. She appears regularly on BBC radio and sometimes on TV. An alumna of Christ’s College Cambridge, she has a busy career as a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Her life and work have a strong grounding in her love of the Peak District, borne out by her several poetry collections, short stories, her 2019 novel Black Car Burning - “a love letter to Sheffield and the landscape that surrounds it”, as well as a beautiful biography of Ethel Haythornthwaite, the environmental campaigner and activist, published in 2024, the centenary year of the Campaign to Protect Rural England which became a forerunner in the formation of The Peak District National Park.

Helen grew up in Chesterfield with the Peak District as her stamping ground, where she discovered a love of climbing and fell running and ultimately of writing inspired by the landscape. As an only child, she spent a lot of time in her own company and imagination.

Her dad was a keen walker and took her with him – at first in a backpack – and then when she was old enough to keep up, on long hilly walks. Her mother too loved the countryside and was a keen gardener. So, it was perhaps inevitable that she describes herself as being very outdoorsy from a young age.

At school, Helen was encouraged in running and joined an Athletics Club which led on to exploring trail running and rock climbing which connected more to her love of the hills and mountains. She had the opportunity to meet others who came to climb in Derbyshire on the classic gritstone edges which she had on her doorstep. After training on indoor walls in Sheffield, she ventured out, building up her skill and confidence, and by the time she entered her twenties she was hooked on the challenge of climbing solo.

Today living in Sheffield, as well as lecturing, leading workshops and now also a mum to a toddler, who has obviously been introduced to the Peak landscape, she still finds time to be out in the countryside and to talk about the inspiration it brings. More about Helen: www.helenmort.com

Helen Mort will be welcomed by Holymoorside and Walton Arts Society, to talk about her life and work, at Holymoorside Village Hall on Sunday 14 September at 2:30pm. Tickets £10 inc tea & cake.

More info from Ann.

T: 01246 567118 E: info@holymoorsidearts.co.uk

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Social Fuse Festival

EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2025

6 to 21 September 2025

• Sat 6 & Sun 7: Tapton Lock Festival Tapton Lock Visitor Centre S41 7JB

Words: Ann Fomukong-Boden

SocialFuse Festival, now in it's fourth year, is a celebration of community, creativity, and collective impact. Showcasing the work of social enterprises, purpose-led businesses, and voluntary and community organisations across Derbyshire and beyond.

This year, we’re exploring the theme: Reimagining Wellbeing. From mental health to community connection, green spaces to economic justice – wellbeing touches every part of our lives.

At SocialFuse 2025, we’ll celebrate how social enterprises and community organisations are redefining what it means to thrive – together.

SocialFuse Festival is Derbyshire’s annual flagship celebration of purpose-driven innovation and social impact. Each year, it brings together hundreds of change-makers, creatives, community leaders, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating a better future – for people and planet.

More than just a festival, SocialFuse is a catalyst for collaboration, connection, and meaningful action. A high level view of activities is shown but please scan the QR code for more info.

SocialFuse is proudly produced by Kakou CIC, a social enterprise rooted in values of inclusion, creativity, and sustainability.

The name “Kakou” comes from the Hawaiian value meaning “we are all in this together.”

Guided by this ethos, we are committed to making SocialFuse Festival as accessible, inclusive, and environmentally responsible as possible.

• Wed 10: Pain Inspired CIC A workshop focusing on Chronic Pain.

10 High Street S40 1PS. • Wed 10: Volunteer Sector Awards Winding Wheel Theatre S40 7SA.

• Thu 11: East Midlands Chamber Sustainability and CSR Conference 2025 University of Derby DE22 1GB • Fri 12: Compassionate Voices Collaborative Speak Out Chesterfield Football Club S41 8NZ

• Sun 13: Chesterfield Community Roast Community Rooms - Whittington Moor Methodist Church S41 8NA • Sun 14: Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre Health & Wellbeing Day Chesterfield Studios S40 1LW • Tue 16: We Are Spaces – Reimagining Spaces to Support Wellbeing 10 High Street S40 1PS • Wed 17: Sheffield Social Enterprise Network (SSEN) - Social Enterprising the Transitions Ahead Film Screening and Q&A Board and Bean S40 1QR • Thu 18: Social Fuse Conference Dive into the theme of Re imagining Wellbeing Chesterfield Studios S40 1LW • Fri 19: The Biz Buzz A speed networking experience Soresby Street Café S40 1JW

Whether you’re a seasoned changemaker or just beginning your journey, SocialFuse is your space to connect, be inspired, and take action. www.festival.socialfuse.org.uk Page 28

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Chesterfield Tech Meetup Words: Jim Edgar

Held at The Pig & Pump on St Mary’s Gate, the first Chesterfield Tech event was held in June, the second just as this edition went to print in July.

Chesterfield Tech Meetup is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation gets a local postcode. Whether you're a developer diving into your next side project, a small business exploring new tech tools, or a curious professional just dipping your toes into digital, you’ll find a place here. We bring together technologists, creatives, and community builders across Derbyshire and beyond to swap stories, learn from real-world projects, and explore the fast-moving world of tech with a northern accent and a warm welcome.

The event is totally inclusive, with a chance for a drink, but although the social side is important it’s about like-minded business leaders sharing ideas, challenges, and opportunities in tech.

• Meet others working locally in tech and advanced manufacturing.

• Explore real challenges and solutions facing businesses today.

• Showcase Chesterfield’s growing role in the regional tech and data landscape.

Importantly though, this is not a chance for selling. Instead, it’s a time for connecting through stimulating conversation proving that you don’t need to travel far to tap into forwardthinking conversations, they’re happening right on your doorstep.

This event is organised by Methodology Man (Jim Edgar, above right) and Goal Wrangler (Alan Ward, above left) they plan to meet regularly for a chat and a drink.

If it’s for you scan the QR code for details. chesterfield-tech-meetup

If you’re a business leader, digital specialist or innovator in your field, this is a chance to:

• Hear from different industries, security, digital transformation, and smart technologies.

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Potty For Pottery Words & Images: Clare Gage

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During August, Creative Community Pottery will be holding a Pottery Festival in Chesterfield.

You will be able to join in with hands-on pottery activities and discover more about the history of pottery in Chesterfield. There will be vasemaking workshops where you will be taught how to create a beautifully decorated vase.

You can also take part in drop in clay activities for all ages to experiment and learn how to make personalised hanging decorations. These creations will all be displayed in a community exhibition where everyone is invited to come along and see the creativity of the people of Chesterfield! Featuring information from Chesterfield Museum’s archive and pottery from community groups across the town.

Creative Community Pottery is an inclusive

and welcoming community group and so it’s important that everyone is able to get involved and experience being creative with clay.

Subsidised tickets are available for the activities and skilled teachers are on hand to adapt techniques to match everyone’s needs.

Other activities include a pottery themed pub quiz at the historical place for potters to meet in Chesterfield, The Star Inn on Chatsworth Road, and a pottery Makers Market where you can buy hand made designs for the Creative Community Pottery collective.

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Sing Sing Sing!

Meet Staveley & District Churches United Choir Words: Paul Chapman Images: S&DCUC

Staveley and District Churches United Choir started life back in 1977 when Ken Ellis invited singers to come together to sing Handel’s Messiah. News spread quickly and a choir was established as they started to sing at other churches and venues. Ken continued to conduct the choir until 1987 when he handed over the reins to Julie Hunt who is still the musical director 38 years later and it's hugely enjoyable.

"The choir meet at Brimington Common Methodist Church and we are presently 30 members strong," says Julie. "We sing wherever we are invited, usually to churches but we perform in other venues across the county, often for fund-raising initiatives. Fortunately we are totally self funding so as a non profit organisation any monies raised are used to help other charities and organisations in the area.

We don’t sell tickets but simply offer a retiring collection around the audience, something I really love as it means that those who might not be able to afford a ticketed event can still come and hear us sing."

Julie was keen to point out that although they have a church base, the choir perform both sacred and secular music so they are open to members of all faiths and none. The programmes take a seasonal focus – Easter, Summer, Harvest and Christmas – thus always giving a wide variety and choice.

Although it seems early, Julie is already planning rehearsals for Christmas, "It’s only July," she says, "but it takes time to get the music right and we already have bookings."

I asked what it was about the choir Julie so clearly loves? "We have a group of lovely likeminded people who enjoy their music; they are extremely supportive and have the essential good sense of humour! Our oldest member is Gerald Miller who turned 98 just before this goes to print."

Julie went on to explain how she loves putting the pieces together for the four part choir – soprano, alto, tenor and bass. "Note bashing at rehearsals is hard work but very worthwhile when the final piece is heard."

"The choir is about the right size at the moment," Julie explains. "However we are always on the lookout for new members to please get in touch... particularly if you are a tenor or a bass we’d love you to come along."

The choir is very lucky to have contact with experienced singers who can come along at short notice to help them out when needed.

Julie says "We are very careful with the placement of singers when performing as it’s important that every voice is heard and all voices contribute. We are also fortunate to have had some extremely competent accompanists over the years without whom we couldn't possibly perform."

The choir have some excellent Christmas events booked and in recent years have moved these concerts to daytime to enable people to get along easily with a lunch/café style set up.

For further details call Julie on 01246 238143.

Business Birthday

M P Promotions Celebrates 25 Years We've been giving away prize tickets to music events in S40 & S41 Local magazines from publicist Maria Philippou, the agency’s PR Director at M P Promotions for many years. Her business, formed on 1st August 2000, reaches 25 years old and Maria has over 28 years of industry expertise in managing campaigns across diverse genres.

Maria & Leo Sayer

Words: Paul Chapman Images: Maria @M P Promotions

Maria started out doing a Youth Training Scheme doing secretarial work but knew she wanted a job in entertainment. This work experience opened doors into publishing and records companies and eventually a role in marketing. "I'm originally from London, and in 1993 I started with Sharp End Promotions who had Stock Aitken and Waterman on their books so I got to work with Kylie, Sybil and 2 Unlimited," says Maria.

Over the past 25 years, Maria has played a pivotal role in shaping media campaigns, securing high-profile coverage including sell out festivals and UK tours, and works hand in hand with artists themselves, promoters and festival directors.

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We've given away so many tickets to performances and festivals across the region. and had fantastic feedback from those who attended. I want to give a huge thanks to Maria for supporting S40 and S41 Local.

Maria said, "Celebrating 25 years is a huge milestone, to do what you love every day is an absolute privilege. I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with so many incredible artists and musicians over the years which makes my job even more special. I enjoy taking our radio and press campaigns to new heights on each individual project. The last 25 years really have been incredible and I’m excited for what’s next."

Maria describes her role, "I do a bit of everything, I'm self employed so the day to day stuff of accounts and admin etc is down to me but the majority of my time is spent securing regional and national press and media coverage for the acts I support. Projects and campaigns focus on newspaper and magazine exposure and radio stations for interviews to get the name of my bands out there."

I asked how she picks up the artists and events.

"I left the London job to move up north to be with my husband. I set up on my own doing PR and old clients got in touch and started using my services. I have two children and took a few years out to bring the kids up and then decided it was time to get back to business. 911 and The South were my first two bands and business has grown steadily ever since."

Maria has worked with so many names recently including Rag’n’Bone Man, Gabrielle, Dizzee Rascal, Cast, Ronan Keating, Tom Grennan, Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne, McFly, Peter Hook & The Light, Scouting For Girls, The Puppini Sisters, Lucy Spraggan, plus a few eighties favourites Nik Kershaw, Toyah, Leee John of Imagination, Lloyd Cole, Average White Band, Kenny Thomas, Steve Harley and glam rock icons Slade and The Sweet.

My daughter is considering a degree in Music Business, what advice would you give her?

"I did a music industry course which covered all the areas of the music industry. It gave me a solid foundation and I realised PR and promotions was the way to go for me. I think todays course would be an excellent starter where she could understand all elements of the industry and find her passion."

Maria is excited to see what the next few years bring to her PR agency with her radio and press division seeing it grow into its next phase.

If you want to stay in touch with the acts she promotes, check out her website and keep you eye out for give-aways.

Once again, a huge thanks to Maria from myself and Simon at S41 Local. www.mppromotions.co.uk

So far 2025 has seen M P Promotions work with The Brit Fest, Stoke 100’s Trentham Shows, 10cc’s Graham Gouldman’s, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Glenn Tilbrook, Heaven 17, Ella Henderson, Leo Sayer, Ellie Sax, Martin Kemp 80’s DJ Set, Gary Davies, Skipinnish and up and coming artist Belle along with outside events for Ocean Colour Scene, The Wombats and Olly Murs... And it's only July!

I was keen to know if Maria had worked with her favourites? "Natalie Imbruglia, I grew up listening to her so loved the time working with her. I suppose ten year old me would be dumbstruck by meeting The Fizz and Johnny Hates Jazz - bands whose vinyl was always on my turntable" she says.

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I asked if the way we listen today has changed how she works? "From my days browsing Woolworths and WH Smiths buying singles to today's streaming, music consumption has changed massively but work wise I still love what I do and feel lucky to still be promoting and working in entertainment.

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JOURNEYS An exhibition of textile work by InSPIREation 21 Textile Group Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 August 10am to 4pm Libby’s Walled Garden Workshop 'What's On' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 15,000 homes. If you have an event to list, please just drop an email to: paul@s40local.co.uk Arts & Crafts Community Education Faith Family Fun & Kids Fitness Classes Health & Wellbeing Performance Society & Clubs Sport & Games

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Tue 12 to Sun 17 Aug: Journeys An exhibition of textile work

by InSPIREation 21 Textile Group. 10am tp 4pm @ Libby's Walled Garden Workshop, Chatsworth Road.

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Level Centre Exhibitons Rowsley. See: levelcentre.com To 5 Sept: Public Open Exhibition An exhibition featuring work from disabled contemporary visual artists across the UK.

To 5 Sep: Neon Caverns A new solo show by artist Alex Billingham. Alex asks – how do bodies considered ‘Other’ connect with nature?

All too often ‘different’ becomes unnatural, becomes dangerous. But nature is built of change and fluidity. Can we come together and maybe even thrive?

To 5 Nov: The Cows Are Wet Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD. A new exhibition

by LEVEL'S Youth Collective group, taking place at Bakewell Old House Museum.

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the exhibition delves into local heritage and traditional techniques.

AUGUST To Tue 26: Outdoor Sculpture Building at Yorkshire Sculpture Park Build outdoor sculptures every Tuesday between the 5th and the 26th. See ysp.org.uk To Sun 31: Where’s Wallaby?

A free sculpture trail across the Staffordshire moorlands.

Trail map to come. See www. peakwildlifepark.co.uk

Behind Libby’s Cafe, 479 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 3AD (opposite Vertu Vauxhall Garage)

To Sat 30: Chesterfield Pottery Festival See article for events details..

5: Hidden Track New Classical music night at The Beaten Track, Sheffield. See classicalsheffield.org.uk Sat 9: The Acorn Community Garden Open Day. St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. See below.

Sun 10: Cromford Mills Comic Con See models, props, puppets and costumes from classic sci-fi productions. See Cromfordmills.org.uk Sun 10: AA Record Fair A must for music lovers. Stalls galore in Chesterfield's Market Place. aarecordfairs Fri 15 Aug: Chesterfield Parkinsons Support Group The nurse who supports and helps those who are suffering from Parkinson's will be there to answer any questions along with the Parkinson's Local Advisor. St. John's Church, Walton. T: 01246 861888.

Fri 15 & Sat 16: Open Garden 10:30am to 5pm @330 Old Road, Brampton. Admission £4 to local charities. See above.

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MEET HELEN MORT

Celebrated poet & novelist shares how her love of the Peak has influenced her life & work

SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2.30pm Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX Tickets £10 T: 01246 567118 info@holymoorsidearts.co.uk

Sat 16: The PBFA Book Fair in Bakewell An event that brings together bibliophiles and collectors from all around, find extensive collections of rare or second hand books across various genres, 10am to 4pm. See pbfa.org Thu 21 Aug to Sun 7 Sept: Holymoorside Well Dressing Three Well Dressings at the same location, by the river on Cotton Mill Lane near the recreation ground. See article for more info.

Sat 23 to Sun 31: Well Dressing St Mary's Parish Church, The Crooked Spire, Chesterfield.

Mon 18 Aug: Chesterfield & District Local History Society The Hidden Secrets in the portraits at Hardwick Hall

by Maureen Taylor. 7:30pm @ St Thomas Centre. Members free, visitors £3. Details & registration E: secretary@ cadlhs.org.uk Sun 24: Chesterfield Crafters Bazaar Market Returning for a fourth year enabling crafters to buy and sell surplus crafting materials.

10am to 4pm @Chesterfield Market Square. For info/ stalls E: craftersbazaar@ transitionchesterfield.org.uk

Tue 26: The Lemonheads Foundry, Sheffield.

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Thu 28: Martha Wainwright Foundry, Sheffield See www.leadmill.co.uk Fri 29 to Sun 31: Chatsworth Country Fair A family day out with plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, to have-a-go and get stuck in. www.chatsworth.org/events

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Tue 2: Chesterfield & District Family History Society.

7:30pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton and online. Local Historian John Taylor speaking on 'Tales of Murder, Crime and Punishment in and around Chesterfield.' For further details & to register E: secretary@cadfhs.org.

Wed 3: Chapterhouse Summer Tour - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 7.30pm @@Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre, St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE. Tickets from www.chapterhouse.org Fri 5: New Purple Celebration – A Tribute to Prince Network, Sheffield.

See www.leadmill.co.uk

Sat 6 & Sun 7: Tapton Lock Festival. the free, family-friendly event will once again bring creativity, community, and fun to the Chesterfield canal —this time with a vibrant new twist, thanks to a partnership with Arts Derbyshire and their touring programme, Festivity.

See junctionarts.org Sat 6: Come and Sing Handel's Messiah 10am to 5pm @ All Saints Church, Matlock. £15 www.chesterfieldchoir.com

Sat 6: The Bootleg Beatles Sheffield, Foundry See www.leadmill.co.uk Sun 7 to Sat 21: The Social Fuse Festival Showcasing the work of social enterprises, purpose-led businesses, and voluntary and community organisations across Derbyshire and beyond. See article for more details of events throughout the fortnight.

Mon 8: NEDIAS The English Pottery Industry - and the position of the Brampton & Chesterfield potteries”. Heritage talk by Keith Small. 7:30pm @St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road. All welcome, nonmembers £3. Info from Cliff 01246 234212.

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FRIDAY 15 & SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 10:30am to 5pm 330 Old Road Brampton Chesterfield S40 3QH Refreshments Home made cakes Admission £4 per person E: julia.stubbs@aecom.com

All proceeds to local charities

Thu 11: Film Night - Mr Burton @Loundsley Green Community Centre. Priced at just £4, doors 6:30 for 7pm start. No need to book - just show up.

Fri 12: The 9075 A tribute to the 1975 at Sidney and Matilda, Rivelin Works, Sidney street.

See leadmill.co.uk Sat 13: British Sign Language Tour of William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity Join a BSL guided tour of The Pull of Gravity exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. See ysp.org.uk

Sun 14: AA Record Fair A must for music lovers. Stalls galore in Chesterfield's Market Place. aarecordfairs Sat 13: Brampton Community Band - Ceilidh With live band and dance caller. 7:30pm (doors 7pm) @ Loundsley Green Community Centre. Tickets: 16+ £10, under 16s free with an adult. wegottickets.com/bcb

Sun 14: Meet Helen Mort Celebrated poet, writer and broadcaster tells how the Peak District has influenced her life and work. Tickets £10 inc tea from 01246 567118 or E: info@holymoorside.co.uk

Mon 15: Chesterfield & District Local History Society More Stories from Spital Cemetery by Andy Miles. 7:30pm @Thomas Centre. Members free, visitors £3. Details & registration E: secretary@cadlhs.org.uk Thu 18: The Nutcracker Winding Wheel Theatre See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Fri 19: Chesterfield Parkinsons Support Group A demonstration by Hallamshire Physiotherapy and Strolll. St. John's Church, Walton. T: 01246 861888.

Mon 22: FILM Cinderella 1:30pm @Loundsley Green Community Centre. See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Sat 27: Clothes-Wise Show 7 to 9pm @St. Thomas’s Church Brampton.

Transition Chesterfield host an evening showcasing the creativity of local people to re-use and up-cycle clothing.

Treasures”. See opposite for more details of the event. This event is free but please book at Eventbrite.

Wed 27: Belly Network, Sheffield.

See www.leadmill.co.uk Mon 29: Chris McCausland YONKS 8pm @ Winding Wheel Theatre. See

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Wed 1 to Sun 26 : Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Fashion Play A colourful exhibition of fashion silhouettes at Yorkshire sculpture park. See ysp.org.uk Tue 7: Chesterfield & District Family History Society.

The AGM of the Chesterfield & District Family History Society both online and live at St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton at 7.30pm. For details and to register E: secretary@cadfhs. org.

Wed 8 to Sat 11: Anything Goes. Nightly 7:15pm & Saturday matinee 2pm.

Assembly Rooms, Bolsover.

Bolsover Drama Group present the classic Cole Porter musical. Tickets £10 from bolsoverdramagroup.org Fri 10: Omid Djalil Namaste 8pm @Winding Wheel Theatre. See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Sun 12: AA Record Fair A must for music lovers. Stalls galore in Chesterfield's Market Place. aarecordfairs Sat 25: Lightning Seeds 7pm @Winding Wheel. See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

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Clothes-Wise 27 September 2025 St Thomas Centre

Words: Andrea Cooper (Transition Chesterfield)

Clothes-Wise is a new project, aimed at helping people to make good choices about the clothes they buy, and sharing traditional skills to make clothes last for longer.

Fast fashion is hard to resist, being cheap and easy to order online, but as the saying goes, “Fast fashion may be cheap, but it is costing the Earth”. The fast fashion industry works on a TAKE-MAKE-WASTE model that is unsustainable for our planet and the workers and communities involved. There are literally mountains of discarded clothes from richer countries piling up in poorer parts of the world.

Clothes-Wise volunteers are here to encourage a more sustainable clothes model where we buy and wear more second-hand clothing, choosing sustainable natural fibres such as

cotton, linen, wool, viscose and bamboo where possible. We want to share skills to creatively mend, alter and up-cycle clothing to give it a new lease of life. This will make an enormous impact of the amount of waste clothing that is sent to landfill or incinerated each year. Our volunteers will be running skill-share workshops at Monkey Park Community Hub, look for details on the Transition Chesterfield Website.

On 27 September, at St. Thomas’s Church Brampton, we will be hosting a Clothes-Wise Show from 7 to 9:30pm, showcasing the creativity of local people to re-use and up-cycle clothing. We are hoping that folk will come along to show off their own projects, and to find out more about clothes sustainability from our speakers. We are challenging you to “Do Denim Differently”, turn “Curtains to Couture” and show your best “Vintage Treasures”.

Tickets are free but please book via Eventbrite and there's more details of the show featured in the monthly Transition Chesterfield newsletter during the summer (on the website). www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk

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Regular Events ARTS & CRAFTS LADIES GROUP: Mon 1:30 to 4pm @ Holy Trinity Church, Newbold Road. Bring you knitting, crochet, crafts etc. or just come along for coffee & chat. T: 07746 668257.

THE CUTTHORPE ART GROUP: Weekly meetings Tues 10am to 12 noon @ Cutthorpe Village Hall. Come and enjoy a relaxing morning. T: 07305 461604.

HUNLOKE ART CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. All abilities welcome, Tutor led £12 per two hour session. 10am to 12 & 1 to 3pm. To book: Hazel on 07984 887133 or hunlokeartclub@outlook.com WOOD TURNING TRAINING: First Tuesday. With Colin Fishwick R.P.T. Open Workshop. 7pm to 10pm at 15 Bramshill Rise S40 2DG. £5 per session. Call to book 07971 063753.

WINGERWORTH ART GROUP: Wednesday 11am to 1pm at @ All Saints Church, Longedge Lane, Wingerworth. All abilities, relaxed & friendly, free refreshments. For details call Elle on 07766644335 or email wingerworthartgroup@gmail.com KNITTING CLUB: Wed 2 to 4pm. Costa Coffee @Ravenside Retail Park opposite M&S. No charge, just buy a drink. T: 0771 9763866 HOLYMOORSIDE CRAFT GROUP: An informal and friendly group The Village Hall, Committee room Wed 2 to 4pm. All welcome. Cynthia: 01246 569250.

CHESTERFIELD EMBROIDERERS: 1st Thu (except August). 7pm St Thomas' Church Centre, Chatsworth Rd. With a love of everything textile related. E: chesterfieldembroiderers@gmail.com THE CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB: 7:30 to 9:30pm - 2nd & 4th Fri. (not Aug or Dec). Whittington Moor Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Road S41 8 NA. Worknights & demos. Visitors & new members welcome. T: Helen on 0785 0064478

MONKEY PARK SEWING CLUB: Sat 10:30am to 12:30pm. Suggested donation £5 to include use of sewing machines. Fortnightly at Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St. monkeypark.org.uk COMMUNITY SILVER SOCIAL: Mon 10am to midday.

A group for over 50s - chat, have a drink & snack, join the quiz. Speakers. Free but donations welcome. An accessible event. Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St. monkeypark.org.uk LOUNDSLEY GREEN WI: 2nd Tuesday each month 2 to 4pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way, S40 4NF. A friendly group of ladies who would make you very welcome. Come for a visit! T: 01246 239431 for details.

TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. Tues 9 to midday. Everyone welcome. No charge.

Join us for refreshment and friendship.

Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.

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.

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

20'S TO 30'S SOCIAL GROUP: 7:30pm last Wed of the month. For young adults to meet new people & make new friends in a casual environment. Join FB group: 20s to 30s social or Email: 20sto30sSocial@gmail.com for more details & meeting venues.

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other): Friendship group meets every third Thu 2 to 4pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. £2. Activities, speakers, games, fun, tea & cake. All welcome.

RENEW CAFÉ: Wed @Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, S40 4ST. A quiet shared spaces where it’s ok not to be ok; enjoy a free cuppa and cake, share a hobby, read a newspaper or curl up on a sofa with a book. See: chesterfieldbaptistchurch.org/renew

ECOHUB: Fri 10:30am to 12 noon @ The Hub, 61 Low Pavements. Activities, discussions, talks and workshops about sustainability and local action for climate change and nature. All welcome.

Programme details see www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk 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 LUNCH-TIME SERVICES: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Fri 12:15 to 12:45pm. All welcome.

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 MONKEY PARK SOCIAL MEAL 3rd Fri Serving at 5pm and again at 6pm. A 3 course meal - pay what you feel. Monkey Park, Chester Street. www. monkeypark.org.uk BLOKE'S BACON BUTTY BREAKFAST: Last Saturday 9 to 11am @Holy Trinity Church, Newbold Road. Chat, catch up & banter over a mug of tea/coffee & a bacon butty. T: Rex 07717 224474.

JUMBLE SALE: First Sat. Midday at Annunciation Church Spencer St. (Entrance Queen St.) Call 01246 232686 to confirm.

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE: A social group for adults with Autism offering a safe space to meet. 4th Friday (or last in a 4 Friday month) at Monkey Park, Chester Street. 7 to 9pm.

CUTTHORPE KNIT & NATTER GROUP: Weekly meetings Friday 1 – 3pm Cutthorpe Village Hall. Knitting, crochet, cross stitch etc, suitable for the novice as well as the experienced. Tea & biscuits and lots of chat too! Contact: Barbara Stringer 07980 510591.

QUEEN’S PARK DR BIKE: 1st Sat from March. 9:30am until 1pm. Free bike repairs, adjustments & checks while you wait. inclusivepedals.org.uk or FB: ChesterfieldDrBike

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TRANSITION CHESTERFIELD REPAIR CAFÉ: 3rd Sat. 10am to 12:30pm @ Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, S40 4ST. Drop-in sessions. Repairs, woodwork, sewing etc. Cafe. E: repairs@ transitionchesterfield.org.uk FRIENDS OF SPITAL CEMETERY TOURS: 2nd Sun at 1pm. Spital Cemetery lodge, Hady Hill. Pre-book. Tours also by arrangement. Donation £5. E: spitalcemeterytours@gmail.com CARSINGTON WATER BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: Free walks held on the first Sunday of the month. Booking advisable.

Call 0330 678 0701.

PARISH CENTRE STONEGRAVELS: Chesterfield venue with varied events taking place throughout week. T: 01246 209433 parishcentrestonegravels.co.uk HAVE YOUR SAY CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY GROUP: For residents of Abercrombie/Chesterfield Conservation Area & Stonegravels.

Call 07471 420352 or email: HYSchesterfieldcommunity@protonmail. com EDUCATION

FAITH HOLY COMMUNION SAID: Tues 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way. TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 11am St John's Church, Walton. More info stjohnswalton.co.uk COBS & TEACAKES: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. 10:30am to midday in the meeting room at @United Reformed Church, Cotton Mill Hill, Holymoorside.

Bacon cobs £1.5 Toasted teacakes £1.

ST JOHNS WALTON: SUNDAY SERVICES 9am & 10:45am. Info stjohnswalton.co.uk PETER & ST PAUL OLD BRAMPTON CHURCH: Sunday Services 9:30am - everyone welcome. www. oldbramptonchurch.org.uk HOLY COMMUNION / MORNING WORSHIP: Sun 9:45am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND ADVENTURERS & EXPLORERS CHILDREN’S GROUPS. Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, S40 4ST. Sunday 10:15am. You are welcome to join us in person or on Zoom. See: chesterfieldbaptistchurch.org

ANCIENT HISTORY CLASS: The Age of Spartacus, examining the turmoil & civil wars of late Roman Republic. Mon 10:15am to 12:15pm. Meeting Room Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall. Call Gary 07980 910896 for info.

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. More info can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk

CHESTERFIELD PSYCHIC STUDY GROUP: 2nd Tues, meet 6:30pm, talks at 7:15pm at Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S40 4AG. Light refreshments. £3. All welcome. See www.cpsg.uk

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

BRITISH HISTORY CLASS: The history of England in the medieval period, examining the reign of Henry the 3rd, Simon De Montfort, and the birth of parliament. Wednesday 10:30am to 12:30pm. Library meeting room. All welcome. T: 01246 276800.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate 10:30am.

All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk

THE WAY: 1st Sunday. 3 to 4:30pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Rd. Church-based group for adults with additional needs & carers.

Tea, coffee, biscuits, activities & warm welcome. www.waltonchurch.org FAMILY FUN & KIDS STAY & PLAY: For children and parents babies up to 5 years old. Term time only.

Wed 1:30 to 3pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH TODDLER GROUP: Thu 10 to 11:30am, Babies, pre-school Toddlers, Mums, Dads, Grand-parents, carers. Activities, snacks, toys, crafts, songs. term time.

01246 690005 or dnemethodists.org.uk COSY CUBS BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Messy play, rhymes, story time, friends, toys & refreshments. Thu 10 to 11am @Umbrellas Cosy Hub, Burns Cl, S40 2SW. (Term time).

LITTLE FISHES TODDLER GROUP Thu 10:30am to midday. St John’s Church Walton £2 per family (Term Time) spaces from September. For any little ones up to school age – toys, crafts, snack time, singing. E: office@ stjohnswalton.co.uk to come along.

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

T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org 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.

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 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs 6 to 7pm and Scouts (10.5 to 14), 7:30 to 9pm. Boys & Girls.

St Thomas’ Centre. T: 07817 322949.

FAMILY CAFE: Tea, coffee, craft, games and activities for all ages. 5 to 7pm, second Friday in month. Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street. Children must bring an adult; adults should bring a child'.

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Regular Events FITNESS CLASSES PILATES GROUP: Mon 9:15 to 10:15am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Tue 6 to 7pm & 7:15pm to 8:15pm & Wed 9:30 to 10:30am. Call to book: 07779 266057.

KUNDALINI YOGA: Mon 9:30 to 10:45am @ Walton Village Hall, S42 7LT. Email Helen to book E: helenapol@hotmail.com ZUMBA GOLD/TONING: Mon 11am to 12 & Fri 11am to 12 @The Parish Centre Stonegravels, also Fri. Pre-book only call Teresa 07740 202042.

CHAIR YOGA CLASS: Rachel Bayliss Yoga. Mon 2 to 3:15pm @ Friends Meeting House, S40 4AG. To book E: rachel@rcb.me.uk T: 07876 490466 TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX. Mon 6 to 7:30pm. Mixed ability, beginners welcome. Book: E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Face to Face class at Swanwick Memorial Hall, Old Whittington S41 9JZ. Mon 7:15 to 8:45pm. £7.50 - £8.50. Details Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music for older exercisers. Tue & Thu, 10am & 11am both days. Chester Street Club. Call Jen 07985 549427.

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

KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: Tue 2 to 3pm @ Rosehill Church Hall Chesterfield Studios, Soresby St. Active class in a friendly group whilst exercising to music. T: Debbie 07413 068092.

TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASSES: Friends Meeting House, S40 4AG. Tue 5:30 to 7pm Mixed ability, beginners welcome; Wed 5:30 to 7pm Dynamic Yoga for the fit and active; Thu 10 to 11:30am Mixed ability, beginners welcome. E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com to book.

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

ZUMBA WITH TASHA: Sun: 6 - 7pm @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. E: Tasha refreshfitness89@gmail.com

KUNDALINI YOGA: Wed 6 to 7:15pm @ Walton Village Hall, S42 7LT. Email to book E: helenapol@hotmail.com

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

PILATES CLASSES: @St Thomas’ Centre Brampton. Wed 9 to 10am & 10:15 to 11:15am. Equipment provided. Suits beginners - adapted to suit all. T: Rachel on 07891 090746.

PILATES: Walton Classes. Thurs 9:30am and 10:45am @Village Hall, Walton Back Ln, S42 7LT. Call Tamara on 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@ gmail.com FB: @tayloredpilates23 KUNDALINI YOGA: Thu 6:30 to 7:45pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels S41 7JH. Email Helen to book E: helenapol@ hotmail.com PILATES: Improvers level. Walton St John's Church Thu @7:45pm. 07990 771155.

ZUMBA GOLD: For active older adults.

Stay active, meet new people, have a coffee & some fun! Fri 10:30am @ St Thomas' Centre. £5, please book first class. Call Adele on 07956 165287.

CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Zoom class only or 7 day recordings are also available. Fri 9:30 to 11am. £7.50 - £8.50. For details see Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk RACHEL BAYLISS YOGA: Class Fri 10 to 11:30am @ Friends Meeting House, S40 4AG. Mixed ability, beginners welcome. Contact Rachel to book E: rachel@rcb.me.uk T: 07876 490466 KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: Fri 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: Fri 6 to 8pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

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

THOM’S BLOKES: Meeting for men.

3rd Tue. St Thomas’ Church Centre, Chatsworth Rd. Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome. Call Robin 01246 550445.

WALKING GROUP: Wed 10:15am Catch a Chesterfield bus to start the walk. Call Veronica to book 01246 237526 or E: vonhage2@gmail.com HUNLOKE GARDENS WALK AND TALK: Refreshments & purchase fresh produce. Wed 10:30am The cabins Hunloke Community Gardens, Church St South S40 2TF. T:07846 271968 or E: hunlokegarden@gmail.com HOBBY TALK FORTNIGHTLY MEN’S GROUP: Wed 7:30 to 9:30pm Chesterfield FC Stadium. Different hobbies to help with mental health & wellbeing. E: hthobbytalk@gmail.com CHILL & CHAT: Thu 10am to midday.

A chance to socialise in a safe space.

Donations appreciated. Accessible event.

Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk HOLMEBROOK VALLEY PARK WALK WITH US: Thu 10:30am - 45 to 60 min walk. Open water, woodlands & meadows. Cafe, Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadow Lane, S41 8XP. T: 01246 959444 e: rob.andrew@ chesterfield.gov.uk CHESTERFIELD SENIOR SPIREITIES WALKING FOOTBALL: Over 50's, Thu 10am to 11am at Hasland Park.

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Regular Events DANCING FOR HEALTH: Thu partner dance class, refreshments and chat. £4 a session. St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Newbold. Tracey 07721 046757 for info.

WRITING FOR WELLBEING: 1st Thu. 10am to 12noon at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S40 3LT. Reminiscence & writing prose or poetry. You do not need to be a writer to take part. £3 per session. T: 01246 566205 DECUS HEALING GROUP SUPPORT: Thu 6 to 7:30pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels S41 7JH Contact Linda Tel: 0774 9896329 linda@decushealing. co.uk DOWN MEMORY LANE: Social singing activity for people living with dementia & carers. Thu 2 to 4pm. 2nd Thu. St. John’s Church, Walton Back Lane NEUROHUB DROP IN: Friday 10am to 4pm. A supportive drop in for families and neurodiverse children. Monkey Park, Chester Street. Contact 07874 941890 for more information.

GUIDED BREATHWORK & MEDITATION: Sat 9:30 to 10:15am. at Monkey Park.

Contact Helen 07854 211985 for details. Follow Monkey Park Cafe on Facebook for up-to-date information @ monkeypark.org.uk PERFORMANCE ROCK CHOIR: St. John’s Walton, Wed 11am & Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Mon 7:30pm. rockchoir.co.uk MINERVA WOMEN’S CHORUS: Love to sing? Come and meet us! A warm welcome awaits you. Mon 7.30pm St. John’s Church, Walton. Rehearse unaccompanied songs for fun & performance. T: 01246 567118 E: minervachorus@gmail.com AURORA A CAPPELLA: (Home of Harmony) is a female A Cappella choir.

Come and join us! Mon 7:30 to 9:30pm.

Experience & ability to read music is not necessary. T: 07810 892978, e: aurora.chesterfield@gmail.com or auroraacappella.co.uk

STAVELEY & DISTRICT CHURCHES UNITED CHOIR: A mixed voice choir of 30 members. Rehearsals Mon 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 & Fri 8 to 9:30pm. Vacancies throughout the band. Instruments available. T: Andy on 07875 283131 or e: andybooker31@ icloud.com ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome. Tue 9:15 to 10:15am and Fri 6:30 to 7:30pm @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book: sam@medleys.dance CHESTERFIELD GARLAND DANCERS: Methodist Church Hall, Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, S40 2TN from 7:30 to 9:30pm Tue. E: enquiry@ chesterfieldgarland.org.uk JAZZ JAM CHESTERFIELD: Second Tuesday of every month (except August) 7:30pm, Lockoford Inn, Lockoford Lane S41 0TQ. All abilities welcome and free.

HOLYMOORSIDE TRAINING BAND: Calling all brass and percussion players, new & old. Rehearsals Wed 6:30pm at United Reformed Church, Holymoorside.

Instruments provided if required. Call 07874 014179 or e: enquiries@ holymoorsideband.co.uk LAURA CLOWES SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Parish Centre Stonegravels Wed 6 to 9pm & Sat 11am to 1:30pm. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

THE BRAMPTON SESSIONS: 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 BLOW THE COBWEBS AWAY: Recorder group - all abilities welcome. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 to 8pm @St Leonard's Mission, Spital. T: 01246 563224.

FREEVOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR: The Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road. Wed 7:30 to 9:15pm. £5. Term time. Contact free.voices@yahoo.co.uk or T: 01246 237937.

HONEY BELLES LADIES CHOIR: St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane Wed 8pm. Available for events. E: honeybelleschoir@gmail.com MUSIC RECITALS: Thu 24 April to Thu 6 Nov. The Parish Church/Crooked Spire 12:15 to 1pm. Free entry.

CHESTERFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHOIR REHEARSAL: Thu 7:15 to 9:30pm at Central Methodist Church in Chesterfield.

E: publicity@chestphilchoir.org.uk ROSE CHOIR: We sing every genre of music and welcome all abilities.

Chesterfield Studios from 7:30 to 9:30pm Thu. E: sarah.menzies@ chesterfieldstudios.co.uk OPEN FOLK NIGHT: Hosted by Brampton Community Band. Third Thu. 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street.

T: 0797 1400219.

HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY: Friendly choir meets in Holymoorside URC Thu 7:30 to 9:30pm. MD Andrew Marples. New singers always welcome.

No audition. Call 07989 305577 E: holymoorsidechoral.co.uk CHESTERFIELD JAZZ CLUB: Third Thursday. 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.

CHESTERFIELD CO-OP CHOIR Friendly SATB choir welcomes new singers. Fridays 7.30 to 9.30pm, Chesterfield Studios www.chesterfieldchoir.com SOCIETY & CLUBS READING GROUP: Mon 10:30am for an hour in The Hub, Low Pavement. Read short stories and poetry. james@dva.org. uk or 07743 514934.

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Regular Events TREFOIL GUILD: Guiding for adults.

Meets 3rd Wednesday from 7:15 to 9pm in Guide HQ, St Margaret’s Drive S40 4SY. M: 07850 063910 NEWBOLD WOMEN'S GROUP: A friendly group which meets from 7 to 9pm on the 1st Wed, in the Parish Room to the rear of St John's Church, St John's Road, Newbold, S41 8PE. Speakers, excursion and meals out. £3 including refreshments. Visitors very welcome. T: 01246 450407.

WALTON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: Come and join us. 4th Wed at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane 2pm. Jan to November. T: 07941 917415.

CHESTERFIELD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD: Thu 10am to midday @Grace Chapel, 89 Market Place S40 1PH. Speakers,lunch club, quizzes, excursions. New members welcome. T: 01246 207496 BARLOW NEWBOLD & DISTRICT WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: A friendly group of ladies, 3rd Thu from 3:30 to 5.30pm.

Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road S40 4QU. Guests welcome. T: 07531 197324.

HOLYMOORSIDE LADIES CLUB: 7:30pm Thu (term time) @ the village hall S42 7DX. Speakers & activities. £3 incl refreshments. Visitors & new members welcome (no fee).

CHESTERFIELD CO-OPERATIVE CHORAL SOCIETY: Fri 7:30 to 9.30pm. chesterfieldchoir.com CHESTERFIELD INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS (IAM RoadSmart): Monthly first Sun & following Sat. 9:30am @Batch House, Glass Yard, Sheffield Rd (opposite football ground), Chesterfield S41 8JY. Guidance sessions for IAM associates, info & free taster sessions for others.

T: (Sec) 01246 488750.

SPORT & GAMES CHESTERFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Mon 6 to 8:30pm @New Beetwell St. Equipment provided. Friendly atmosphere & warm welcome, beginners or experienced. New members welcome. T: 07813 365560.

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

BADMINTON CLUB OUTWOOD ACADEMY Chesterfield Mon evening 7:30 to 9:30pm. For info. Email Chris at chrisf546@gmail.com WHIST @HOLYMOORSIDE: Tue 2 to 4:30pm @Holymoorside Village Hall, 42 Holymoor Road S42 7DX. Sessions £3.

T: 07469 208262.

AIKIDO MARTIAL ARTS: Tue 7 to 8pm & Thu 7 to 8pm @Parish Centre Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Rd, S41 7JH. Call Mike 07939 336562 or E: mikeuk1007@yahoo.co.uk TERMINUS BOWLING CLUB: Opposite Brookfield School, a hidden gem, friendly social crown green bowling and competitions. Call in on our taster days and have a try. No experience necessary anyone can play, Wednesday mornings, all equipment provided and refreshments available. Give Penny a call on 01246 566519.

BOWLS AT WALTON DAM: Come along to Robinson Bowls Club any Thu 10am to 12pm, for our beginner’s sessions.

Refreshments & bowls provided. Call 07967 262 856 or E: robinsonbowls@ outlook.com HOLY TRINITY BADMINTON GROUP: Thu 1 to 3pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Email Bernard for info & to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.uk BOARD GAMES CLUB: For neurodiverse people Fri 5:30 to 7pm. An accessible event. Fortnightly at Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St, S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk

WHIST @GREAT LONGSTON: Fri 7pm to 9ish @Great Longstone Village Hall, Church Lane DE45 1TB. Sessions £3.

For info T: 07469 208262.

REFUGEES FROM REALITY GAMES GROUP: Friday: 7:30 to 10:30pm @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. E: refugeesfromreality.co.uk WHIST @WALTON: Sat 7 to 9:30pm @ Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane S42 7LT. Sessions £3. For info T: 07469 208262.

WHIST @HOLYMOORSIDE: Sun 7pm to 9ish @Holymoorside Village Hall, 42 Holymoor Road S42 7DX. 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday. Sessions £3. For info T: 07469 208262.

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Garden Tips

After a hot, dry season, many gardens are showing signs of fatigue. Sustainable gardening this month is about care – not overhaul. Focus on keeping the soil healthy, supporting wildlife, and planning ahead as the season starts to turn.

Tips for a Sustainable Garden

Water containers with care – Brief showers won’t reach the roots in pots. Check regularly and water deeply in the early morning when evaporation is lowest.

Words & images: Transition Chesterfield & Inspire Community Garden

Mulch to lock in moisture – Use bark, compost, or well-rotted manure around shrubs, veg and perennials to cool the soil and reduce water loss. Even topping containers with gravel can help in a dry spell.

Plant for winter harvests – Sow crops like chard, perpetual spinach, mustard greens, and hardy lettuces such as ‘Winter Density’ and ‘Lamb’s Lettuce’. These will keep growing into autumn and may survive light frosts.

Try a green manure on bare soil – If you’ve harvested a bed and won’t be replanting soon, consider sowing phacelia, crimson clover or field beans. These feed the soil, suppress weeds and provide nectar for pollinators.

Thin fruit trees if needed – If apples or pears are crowded, it’s not too late to thin the smaller fruits. This helps the rest to ripen well and protects branches from strain.

Support late flowering plants – Plants like sedums, heleniums, rudbeckias and salvias come into their own now. Deadhead regularly and stake tall stems. Water camellias and rhododendrons once a week – this is when they form buds for next year.

Leave some seed heads – Plants like echinacea, teasels, and sunflowers provide food and shelter for birds. Resist the urge to over-tidy – a slightly wilder garden is a more sustainable one.

Volunteers from Transition Chesterfield have been pruning and thinning out the apple trees to make them more productive this autumn. Picking locally grown and seasonal fruit is so much more sustainable than transporting fruit from overseas.

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Top up your compost – If your heap is dry and struggling to break down, water it lightly and mix in green materials like grass clippings or veg peelings.

Healthy compost helps feed the soil all year round.

Let the lawn rest – Brown patches are normal during dry spells and will usually recover. Avoid mowing too short, and spike the surface if water pools after rain to improve drainage.

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Sport

Words & Images: Emily Brown

Roller Derby is a sport few people in Chesterfield will have heard of. It's a fastpaced, full contact sport played on roller skates.

Emily (pictured) recently joined us on work experience and plays Roller Derby for Sheffield Steel Roller Derby and gives us an insight to this emerging sport.

Originating from skate marathons in America in the 1930s, Roller Derby became a kind of scripted sports entertainment where over the top violence and crashes overshadowed athleticism. In modern times, the sport has retained some more theatrical elements such as player pseudonyms and bright uniforms but is now unscripted. Roller Derby is a larger sport in America than anywhere else, however the UK now has around ninety teams.

Roller derby is played with two teams of five skaters, on the oval track at any one time. In one team, one skater sports a fabric helmet cover with a star on either side of the head, this is the point scorer of the team, the jammer. The rest of the team work to support their jammer and to hinder the opposing jammer. One of these four skaters also wears a helmet cover with a thick stripe running from the forehead to the back of the helmet; this is the pivot. The pivot has much the same role as the other skaters, however, is able to become the jammer if a star pass is performed (this is when a jammer removes the star cover and passes it to the pivot, making them the jammer for the Page 58

remainder of the jam). The final three skaters are blockers and do not wear helmet covers.

They can be seen forming what is called a wallone player facing down track holding onto the outside shoulders of the two blockers who face up track. This forms a tripod formation of one brace and two buts.

When both teams are on track, a referee will make a call for five seconds before the twominute jam begins, at which point the jammers, previously behind the jam line, race to be the first out of the group of blockers, or the pack.

Whichever jammer is first out is given the title of lead jammer and is given the ability to call off the jam at any time by repeatedly flapping their hands at their hips. After a jammer has exited the pack, whether through speed, brute force or with help from their blockers or pivot, they begin their first scoring pass of the game. One point is scored for each player of the opposing team the jammer passes by the hips of, four points are scored for each time round the track. This results in high point totals at the end of derby games or bouts. See the illustration over the page for a picture that might help you figure this out! Ed: It sounds like the best way to understand this might be to see a game!

To either get past the pack themselves or to assist another player, full body contact is allowed. Anywhere from above the knee to above the elbow are both legal zones to be hit and to hit with (minus the centre of the back).

Elbowing, tripping, pushing, punching and any other similar violent means are not allowed,

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Sport despite what ‘Whip it’ 2009 might suggest.

Roller Derby teams and communities are filled with supportive and dedicated people who work hard to make their team work best. Behind the players there's a large web of people organising, refereeing and coaching players so there is really something for everyone in the sport.

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Juniors (10-17); Sheffield, Steel junior rollers (Sheffield) For more info on teams across the UK see: ukderbyleagues.com

Regardless of age or identity or skill, Roller Derby is incredibly welcoming. Given its early stages being a mostly female led sport, derby is at the forefront of inclusivity. I believe you only stand to gain from giving it some support or consideration.

If you want to see the sport for yourself, there is a five nations game in Stoke on the 14 September 2025.

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Sport

Anyone For Tennis?

Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Words: Simon Paterson Images: Simon Paterson & Tom Maloney

Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club (CLTC) is my happy place, and for good reason. It’s widely regarded as one of the top tennis clubs in the region, thanks to its unbeatable mix of top-tier facilities, outstanding coaching, and a genuine community spirit. Whether you're a complete beginner, a rising junior star, or a seasoned league veteran, CLTC is the place to improve your game, compete hard, and connect with brilliant people.

And while Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner may have lifted the Wimbledon trophies this year, the real drama unfolded right here at the CLTC Club Championships. Spectators were treated to a scorching day of tennis and weather with sizzling burgers, and flowing beers - though, thankfully not on court!

After a series of fiercely fought finals, our 2025 champions were:

• Men's Open Singles: Jack Gray • Ladies Open Singles: Amy Harris • Men's Open Doubles: James Allen/Jack Gray • Ladies Open Doubles: Amy Harris/Sally Hargreaves • Mixed Open Doubles: Ryan Spragg/Amy Harris • Men’s Handicap Singles: Phil Clarke • Men’s Handicap Doubles: Tom Maloney & Brenig Mills • Men’s Over 50’s Singles: Julian Hobson • Under 18's Boys Singles: Henry Dawson • Under 18's Girls: India Plummer • Under 8's & 9's Boys: Oscar Taylor • Under 9's Girls: Willow Turner

ever seen. The A team will be back where they belong in Division One, with the B team hot on their heels in Division Two. The Ladies A team, already playing in Division One maintained their place with a respectable seventh place finish and the B Team in Division three finishing a very solid fourth. Sadly, the C Team were relegated, but I have no doubt they will bounce straight back.

A massive well done to all the players and a huge shout-out to the legendary captains, Tim, Adrian, Amelia, Jo and Lesley and of course, to our loyal supporters who brought the noise all season long (gentle, dignified clapping).

Thinking of picking up a racket? With junior memberships at just £60 a year, a world-class coaching programme, and a community that’s second to none, there’s never been a better time to get involved - whether you’re chasing the next Wimbledon title or just looking for some fun and fresh air.

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Available on new kitchen orders until 30th September 2025 *terms and conditions apply.

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Stunning kitchens and fabulous bedrooms Unique design and project management throughout Expert advice and personal service Family run business Professional time served tradespeople

49-53 Chatsworth Road Chesterfield, S40 2AL

01246 271727 Info@1stclasskitchens.co.uk www.1stclasskitchens.co.uk

Opening Times Mon 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm Tue Wed By Appointment 9am to 5pm Thu 9am to 4pm Fri 10am to 4pm Sat Sun Closed

High quality, quality, affordable, ordable, British made kitchens and bedrooms

Worth

£95 *valid *validfor for30 30days days

Blueflame has you covered.

Take out one of our fantastic packages for complete peace of mind, including all parts and labour.

Central Heating Bronze Cover

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• for new boilers under manufacturers warranty • annual boiler service • unlimited parts & labour on central heating system • hot water, cold water & gas pipework

No excess or call out charge with any of our packages.

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Combi swaps from £1895 Boiler upgrades from £2495 Boiler Smart Controls from £275 Central heating systems from £2995 Industry approved Power Flushing £595 Call us for all central heating repairs

• unlimited call outs • unlimited parts • unlimited labour • annual boiler service

95h* 6.ont £1per m

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Other Services

Boiler Only Silver Cover

95* 8.onth £1per m

As Silver Cover plus: • boiler controls & thermostats • replacement radiators • hot water, cold water & gas pipework • central heating pumps • hot water cylinder & header tanks

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95* 3.onth £2per m

Comprehensive Gold Cover

Book your free boiler service today call 01246 200990

Join Our Team!

We are seeking qualified Gas Safe Engineers to work with us.

Please contact us on the number above if you are interested in being part of one of the fastest growing businesses in the area?

290a Chatsworth Road • Chesterfield S40 2BY

www.blueflameheatplan.co.uk

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