S40 Local - 19 - December 2010

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

no. 19 December 2010 connecting our community Cover Shot: “White Out at Walton” by Robert Falconer Photography

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elcome to the final S40 Local of 2010. I did promise a jollier introduction, this month so HO HO HO!

We’ve got a Christmassy feel to this edition with ideas, suggestions, and reflections from across S40.

S40 Local The ‘behind the business’ features 1st Class Kitchens in preparation for the post Christmas project planning – we often start considering the great things we could do on the house at this time so if you’re doing this don’t forget our local trades.

Deirdre from Created Gallery mentioned a tradition of decorating Another excellent cover shot from a Christmas Tree which stands in the Robert Falconer who supplied last woods between Walton Dam and months shot. If you have a great Somersall Park, apparently in days of local shot please old, people would get in touch. decorate the tree with This months tree homemade decorations. is in Walton, Seems it is still a live “Our most perhaps you tradition as it turns out effective recognise it? friends of ours placed Robert is advertising has laminated decorations on launching a it last year. I like the idea been through calendar so if of a community S40 Local. you’d like it Christmas Tree – perhaps gracing your Customers we could try a little walls check out harder this year … I don’t always say how his web site (see think it needs any much they page 22). planning, just someone More gift ideas in the Christmas gift guide – so if you’re not one those hyper organised people who’ve everything bought and wrapped, take a look at some of the ideas from our local businesses.

value the magazine” Deirdre from Created Gallery, upstairs at 479 Chatsworth Rd.

A ‘what’s on’ guide that bursting with interesting events, exhibitions, clubs and societies – perhaps a good place to start for New Year resolution inspiration, if trying something new or meeting new people is your thing!

to place the first decoration – could that be you? I’ll look forward to seeing it as I cycle past.

The next edition is a combined January/ February edition – this gives contributors, advertisers and me a break ‐ and avoids the little problem of getting it printed through the Christmas holidays.

So, all that remains is to wish you all a great festive season, a chance to sit back and relax a little … and a huge thank you for supporting S40 Local, as you have, by advertising, reading it, providing info, going to the events and mentioning it to the businesses.

Nothing stands still – we’ve new Merry Christmas and A Happy New businesses springing up and other Year. businesses refocusing their product offerings – so check out the latest Paul. comings and going in business news!

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18 Sept to 31 Dec

Chesterfield Museum: Made In Chesterfield. An exhibition about manufacturing in Chesterfield today. Open 10am ‐ 4pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat Call 01246 345727.

Until 24 December

Exhibition at Created Gallery: Helen Meakin Textiles, using a metal warp to create beautiful & elegant wall hangings, lampshades and framed pieces. Created Gallery upstairs at 479 Chatsworth Road.

Thursday 2 December

Barnardo’s Big Quiz Night: 7.30pm in the Brampton Manor Country Club. Join us for a fun filled night with a quiz, raffle, bingo, racing on a big screen and a picture board competition. There are lots of prizes to be won so please come along, enjoy yourself and help the cause. Further details contact Marie 07790000871.

Saturday 4 December

Westfield Infants School Christmas Fair: 2pm till 4pm. Raffle, tombola, book and toy stalls home made cakes … refreshments and hot dogs. Westfield Infants School, Vincent Crescent, Brampton S40 2NW. Call 01246 566124 for details.

Saturday 4 December

Christmas Bazaar at Holymoorside United Reformed Church from 2 ‐ 4 p.m. Various stalls. Admission £1 to include refreshments.

Saturday 4 December

Fruit tree planting and apple pressing in Manor Fields (just off Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, at the junction of Ashgate Avenue and Manor Road), 10.30am.

Sunday 5 December

‘The Way’ at Walton Evangelical Church: 3.00 ‐ 4.30pm. A group for adults with learning disabilities on the first Sunday of each month. You are welcome to join us for tea and biscuits followed by a short talk and activities such as craft, drama, singing.

Carers welcome. For more details call 01246 231002.

Sunday 5 December

Ashgate Hospice Santa Run @ Carsington Water organised by Wirksworth Rotary, 50% of the proceeds will come to Ashgate Hospice. For more information please call the Fundraising team on 01246 567250

Tuesday 7 December

Brampton Gospel Mission: Coffee, mince pies and carols, starting at 2.15 pm. For details contact Tina on 557719.

Thursday 9 December

Christmas Singing for the Brain: St John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane 2pm to 4pm. Anyone with dementia or any similar condition is very welcome to come along with their carers and enjoy an afternoon of tea, cake, song, chat and fun. Staff from Alzheimer's Society will be on hand for advice. Contact 01246 223366.

Friday 10 December

Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert for Pathways. St John's Church, Walton Back Lane 7.45pm Tickets £4 (U16's £2) Contact 01246 271313. Come join us for an enjoyable Christmas themed evening of song & help a worthy cause.

Saturday 11 December

Holymoorside Choral Society: Christmas Charity Concert at St. John's Church, Walton Back Lane, Walton. 7.30pm. Tickets from Angela on 01246 206485

Sunday 12 December

Ashgate Hospice Festive Family Fun Run in Chesterfield. Come dressed as your favourite festive character. To take part in this festive family fun run contact 01246 567250 or visit www.ashgatehospice.org to download a registration form.

Sunday 12 December

Lights of Love Service: Ashgate Hospice 6pm. Dedicate a Light of Love in memory of your loved ones this year. Contact the Fundraising Team on 01246 567250 for an application form or visit www.ashgatehospice.org to dedicate online.online.

Sunday 12 December

Brampton Gospel Mission Church: 104th Anniversary at 2.30 p.m. Details contact Tina on 557719.

Monday 13 December

North East Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology Society (NEDIAS) Christmas Meeting – a mix of mince pies and members talks at 7.30, Friends’ Meeting House, Ashgate Road.

Thursday 16 December

Christmas Coffee Morning:10 ‐12 noon. Cake and a coffee only £1.50, Christmas stalls and Carol Singers, Fairplay Centre, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield.

Thursday 16 December

Brampton Gospel Mission: Community Carol Concert with the Ashover band, commencing at 7.30 pm. Includes the lighting of the Old Rd Christmas tree, with mince pies and refreshments in church afterward. Details contact Tina on 557719.

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Friday 17 December

Holymoorside Choral Society: Christmas Wassail. Holymoorside Village Hall. 7.30pm.

Tickets from Angela on 01246 206485

Sat 18 & Sun 19 December

Christmas Tree Festival at Holymoorside United Reformed Church. Viewing Saturday 11am ‐ 4pm Sunday 2pm ‐ 4pm. Refreshments available.

Sunday 19 December

Carol Service: 6pm at the Holymoorside United Reform Church with Holymoorside band.

Sunday 19 December

Christmas at Created: The last Sunday opening until May 2011. Created Gallery upstairs at 479 Chatsworth Road.

Sunday 19 December

Brampton Gospel Mission: Candlelit Carol Service, starting at 6.30 p.m. Details contact Tina on 557719.

Friday 24 December

WOW (Worship on Weekdays) Extra: 'The Light Shines'. Storrs Road Methodist Church, Upper Moor Street, Brampton, S40 3PY 6pm until 7pm. For further information email wowstorrsroad@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday 25 December

Brampton Gospel Mission: Christmas Day All Age Worship at 10.45 a.m. Details contact Tina on 557719.

Wednesday 5 January 2011

DAY TRIP TO MATLOCK BATH : The History and Mystery of England's Inland Seaside Resort. GODFREY HOLMES will present a brand‐new richly‐ illustrated lecture. 7:15 for 7:30. Tickets from The Pomegranate beforehand or at the door on the night : £ 5.70 / £4.30. Speaker's fees for Pathways Project for Chesterfield’s Homeless Young Adults.

Wednesday 12 January

Fairplay Business Team Challenge Launch and Free Networking Event – 8.30 ‐ 10.00am. Book your place for the launch of our exciting Challenge by calling 01246 203963. The Challenge is a scheme where local businesses fundraise for Fairplay between January and June with the chance to win prizes. Prizes include a Ferrari ride around Silverstone and entry to the British Racing Driving Club.

Thursday 13 January

Singing for the Brain: St John's Church Centre, Walton back Lane 2pm to 4pm. Anyone with dementia or any similar condition is very welcome to come along with their carers and enjoy an afternoon of tea, cake, song, chat and fun. Staff from Alzheimer's Society will be on hand for advice. For details contact the Alzheimer's society on 01246 223366.

Friday 14 January

WOW (Worship on Weekdays) New Year Event: Come and join us in the relaxed atmosphere and enjoy inspiration, praise and coffee. Storrs Road Methodist Church, Upper Moor Street, Brampton, S40 3PY at 7.30pm for coffee and tea. For further information email wowstorrsroad@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday 16 January

Brampton Gospel Mission: Epiphany Family Service at 2.30 p.m. Details contact Tina on 557719.

Wednesday 19 January

Coffee Morning: 10 ‐12 noon, cake and a coffee only £1.50, Fairplay Centre, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield.

Friday 21 January

Holymoorside History Society: WINGFIELD MANOR Presented by Mr. Clive Holliday.

To be held in the Holymoorside Village Hall at 7:30pm. Refreshments available. Contact Roy on 01246 569067.

Saturday 22 January

Table Top Sale and Fayre: 1.00 – 4.00pm, Bring your unwanted Christmas presents and clear out the clutter, tables just £5, Refreshments, Cake Stall, Tombola and Face Painting. Fairplay Centre, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield. For more information contact 01246 203963.

Monday 24 January

History and Workings of Stainsby Mill. Illustrated talk by Sonia Preece. Brampton Living History Group St. Thomas's Church Meeting Room, Chatsworth Road, at 7.30 p.m. Admission Charge £1.50 including Refreshments.

Saturday 29 January

Transition Chesterfield: A celebration of all things Potato! Preorder before 10th December to save and ensure you get your required crop. 10am to 2pm The Pavements. Visit www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk for details.

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Local Football CHESTERFIELD TOWN FC are expanding the girls section and would like to hear from any girls interested in football who are currently at junior school level. For further details please contact club secretary Tim Sadler on 01246 277325.

NEWBOLD COMMUNITY FOOTBALL TRAINING takes place Saturday morning, fun training for boys and girls of all abilities aged from 5 to 15 years‐old. Sessions take place at Highfield Park, Newbold from 9‐30 to 11‐30am each week and the cost is only £2‐00 per session. For further details please contact club secretary Tim Sadler on 01246 277325.

Regular Events Mondays Term Time

2nd Chesterfield Boys Brigade for boys and girls age 6 ‐ 18 at Storrs Road Methodist Church Centre. Every Monday during term time, starts 6pm. For further details 01246 274021 or email 2cfdbb@googlemail.com.

Every Monday

Cock and Magpie Morris 8.00pm ‐ 9.30pm @ A.C.C.A 6 Ashgate Road Chesterfield S40 4AA. New wo/men dancers and musicians always welcome. Phone Shirley Niblock on 01246 207080 for further details or www.cockandmagpiemorris.org.uk

Mondays Term Time

Totzone : Events for families at St. Thomas’ Church: Monday afternoons during term time ‐ Craft, play & songs for pre‐school children and their carers.

Every Tuesday

The Olive Branch 'Drop In' at Brampton Moor Methodist Church, Chatsworth Road. Every Tuesday 10a.m. to 1.30p.m. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Every Tuesday

Chesterfield Garland/Clog Dancers 7.30pm‐9.30pm at Methodist Church Hall, Jaw Bones Hill, Chesterfield. New female dancers and wo/men musicians always welcome. Phone Irene Hicken on 01246 230677 for further details or www.chesterfieldgarland.org.uk

Every Tuesday

Chesterfield Film Makers invite anyone interested in making videos to their regular weekly Tuesday evening meetings at Walton Village Centre, 7.30 for 7.45 pm. For more details phone 01246 277349 or visit www.chesterfieldfilmmakers.weebly.com

Every Tuesday

Rose & Crown: Old Road. General Knowledge quiz every Tuesday night ‐ gallon of ale for the winner.

Last Sunday of each month, Music quiz ‐ gallon of ale for the winner & rolling cash prize for 100% score.

Alternate Tuesdays

Bible Study group ‐ meets at 7 pm at the Gospel Mission Congregational Church. Contact Tina on 01246 557719.

Every Wednesday

Brampton Ladies Club meet at 7.15 for 7:45pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church. Meetings held every Wednesday during school term time with a speaker or social activity. Details 01246 272333.

Wednesdays term time

Free Voices Community Choir at The Friends Meeting House on Brockwell Lane ‐ 7.15 ‐9pm. We are a non‐performing choir, we sing for enjoyment. No need to be able to read music. Contact Helen on 01246 237937 or helend@uwclub.net

2nd Wed of the month

NHS Retirement Fellowship: For anyone who has worked for the NHS in any capacity. Usual format is a speaker and refreshments. Meet at the Methodist Church Hall on Jaw Bones Hill, Derby Road from 2pm to 4pm. Turn up on the day or for more information call Anne Hodson on 01246 275062.

3rd Wed of the month

Chesterfield Fairtrade Group at 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 or Wendy Blunt on 01246 345308

Last Wed of the month

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

Fridays Term Time

3rd Brampton (St Thomas’) Scout Group: Join the adventure for 6‐14 years olds in the Beaver, Cub or Scout Sections. Meeting Friday evenings during term time. Please contact Ben Widdowson, Group Scout Leader on 01246 567409 for more details.

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Enjoy a French Style, fresh filled baguette, a pastry, a selection from our cheese board … or perhaps just a dessert.

Quality speciality coffees and teas.

Handmade chocolates.

Free Wi Fi. Why not order a selection of our desserts for your dinner party?

01246 557394 www.mes-amis.co.uk 479 Chatsworth Road

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Manor Preschool Creating A Logo

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mbedded in the heart of the community sits Manor Preschool, just off the Morrison’s roundabout above Brampton Moor Methodist Church. I’m aware of them as I’ve noticed the neat planters sitting outside, which request people not to mess with them as they are the handiwork of the budding young gardeners.

rather noisy) children at play on scooters and many dressed as princesses … although I’m sure I recall Buzz Lightyear zapping me with his laser at some point.

I had chance to meet Shirley Beaumont (deputy supervisor) ‐ who gave me a short history.

The playgroup originated in the 80’s on Old Road at the Manor Community School, now the block of apartments next to Anyway ‐ Amanda Chalk at the Brampton Manor.

Preschool got in touch to ask me Unfortunately this was whether I’d be interested in destroyed by fire in the early doing a feature on a competition 90’s, and Mr Kenning of GK Ford came to the rescue giving them they were holding to design a new logo. Local business owner some space on the Chatsworth Deirdre Gage of Created Gallery Road site. Eventually this space was needed for other things and had been asked to judge the competition on the basis of her for a short while the school continued to run at St Johns artistic experience.

Church in Walton with kit being The school’s previous logo had taken in the back of cars each been designed by the parent of day! The preschool eventually a former child from Manor, and moved into the site at Victoria they’d decided to refresh the Street West, where they’ve now image and go for something been for 14 years. that better embodied what they The site has some great facilities are all about. with space for 23 children, a In September, ten children aged main room downstairs for play between two and a half and four and an area upstairs which years old set about sketching, consists of a kitchen for snacks colouring and painting designs. and baking, a huge toy store, PC’s for technology learning and After a difficult process of much more. And they have deliberation Deirdre chose the other activities off site at Old picture by 4 year old Brendan Hall School.

Heath as she felt “I loved how Brendan painted his sunflower petals and used strong colours”.

Deirdre is pictured with Brendan proudly showing his winning picture.

If you need preschool places, Manor does have availability, and when they’re full, operate a waiting list. So if you want your children to be a part of a great I went along to see the judging, preschool which has had a presence in the community for the fantastic entries and meet the children and staff. I was met over 20 years, please give Shirley a call on 07980 173782. by a room full of happy (and 14

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Green Christmas Colin Harrison of Transition Chesterfield

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olin Harrison, of Transition Chesterfield, remembers the Christmases of his childhood, and muses on some of the lessons we might learn from them.

While some shops put up decorations in early December, ours only went up the weekend before Christmas, at the earliest. With extra pocket money we bought packs of multi‐coloured, gummed strips which were looped together and hung where there was space, and maybe an extra roll or two of crepe paper to make streamers.

The careful unwrapping of the few, precious coloured glass balls – real glass, not plastic – and the disaster of finding a broken one. They weren’t replaced – how could you replace part of Christmas? They might have become chipped or lost some of the colour that was only painted on, but they were used anyway. The unravelling of the tinsel, which every year lost more of its strands, but was an old friend and wouldn’t be abandoned. Best of all, the lights.

One set for the tree, which required endless moving of bulbs between sockets until they finally all made contact and lit up, and another, depicting scenes from nursery rhymes on bell‐shaped shades, always hung in the hall. I still have those, although I can no longer get the bulbs to make them work.

year but still returned to their own special bag; the cardboard box with dividers for the trees’ glass baubles (Ed: yes we have one to0), and the lights that can still bring happy tears to my eyes.

Yes, some things became tired and faded, and there was a slow process of replacement, but new decorations blended in and became part of Christmas. Recycling was an un‐ known concept, but careful use and re ‐use of still usable items was what everyone did, all the time, without discussion or comment. Nowadays, Most importantly of all though, was we associate recycling with rubbish, the box. The magic box that and seem to expect to be able to contained the special decorations we replace things constantly, for new but used every year, and, even though I not necessarily better ones – just now have my bus pass, I can still see newer. What will today’s children them. A thing that looked like a flat remember of their Christmases? How cut‐out of a boot unfolding to a bell can you invest any emotional shape, it’s inside a honeycomb of However, I remember the warm, safe, attachment to something if you chuck delicate and multi‐coloured tissue it carelessly in a box, not caring what happy light they shed, every year paper (Ed: we had a couple of these since I was old enough to notice until I happens to it as it’s so easy and cheap too). The same from a flat semi‐circle, left home ‐ Christmas was not to buy replacements every year? bursting into a ball of colour. Most something you threw away in January importantly was the tree, some years and replaced in December.

We shouldn’t live in the past, but we reaching all the way to the ceiling – an need memories and foundations to almost unimaginable distance away I remember it so well because we did build our lives on – and those can come from the special times and re‐use the when I was small. events, and things we can associate same decorations; with them. Possibly the best memory crepe paper we can have of our childhood Christmases is that everyone was streamers different, but also, that every one was carefully taken down the same. and rolled Colin Harrison up, the few Transition Chesterfield. bits of tinsel we Thanks for that Colin, it’s brought had back memories of my very old Santa shedding whose suit is worn, tattered and more almost pale yellow it’s so faded … strands however he’ll be getting pride of every place on the mantelpiece this year!

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Robert Falconer: Photography

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"From an early age my father took me to see steam trains and I looked on with envy as he would photograph them, I wanted to do the same and it was not long before I developed a passion for photography. In my photography I try to capture the beauty of nature in a picture. Cold misty sunrises when many people prefer to still be in bed, I can help show what they are missing. I never get tired of seeing the first glimpse of the sun rising in the dawn sky. I have been lucky to have seen some amazing places from Everest Base Camp, Gobi Desert and the Grand Canyon but Derbyshire and especially the Peak District has a very special place in my heart".

Robert Falconer

Robert is launching his own calendar for 2011 which is available through his web site (below) and if you are quick you might catch his exhibition “Moods of the Peak” at the Castleton Visitor Centre.

www.robfalconerphotography.com

Balloon over Beeley Moor

Curbar Mist Stone Edge Snow Trees Golden Winter Wadshelf Beeley Moor Sunset

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Sea of Poppies Heath Duke of Gloucester climbs past Selside

Autumn Calm Linacre Sunset over Ama Dablam in the Himalayas, Nepal

Towards Loose Hill Hope

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A Christmas Verse Bee Wickens Bee Wickens, of Whitecotes Lane, is something of a local treasure and being in, what she describes as, advancing years, has a unique personal insight into our local history.

tickled my interest.

Bee, a lifelong resident of Chesterfield, was born in Brampton, where she was fostered by Nurse Carter, the midwife who saved her Bee’s background is difficult to define, from early demise, being her miracle she was a teacher who became an baby at 2lbs 13ozs. Swathed in cotton author, however, her skills and wool, soaked with olive oil and fed on experiences cross a multitude of barley water made from milk (from disciplines. As a prolific letter writer only 1 cow) Bee blossomed into a she was urged by correspondents to rotund 2 year old. Her first five go into journalism, she has an ardent formative years were spent with a interest in the education of writing well‐known and well‐respected family and literature, has contributed to of Lower Brampton (Upper Brampton poetry magazines, published her own rarely deigned to soil their feet below collections of stories , poetry and Barker Lane and only passed through articles, and prepares crosswords, to town). The Carter family were word puzzles and anecdotes. She staunch members of the Mount Zion studied local history, helped found Church where the eldest son; stone the Brampton Living History Society deaf Tom in top hat and monocle and is a community speaker. would preach, and his 3 offspring plus But the extracts from her life history Bee trooped along every Sunday with ‘Grandma’ (to Bee) Carter’s twin sons

George and Stanley, George becoming a well‐known chiropodist in town (Regal Chambers, Cavendish Street).

Bee’s education started at Brampton Board, she was a Junior at Cavendish Junior (Edmund Street off St John’s Road), where her mother taught for 37 years. During the war at Dronfield Grammar School (is now called Henry Fanshawe) and going to Derby Diocesan Teacher Training College in 1947, resident in Elvaston Castle.

When at last her widowed mother was in a better situation she was returned to her and did not return to Brampton, except very briefly, until 1968 as a married women with her own daughter, where she lived on Vincent Crescent for 40 years from where she ran a group for Esperanto, the international language.

Christmas Message To The World B Wickens

A lonely road and nearly night – The postman pedals toward the light; He pedals on towards the end Where, just ahead, quite near the bend, A pretty little house he sees; Almost hidden by the trees.

Ne never remembers coming this far, Nor seeing the cottage the door ajar Yet, sure enough, there stands a boy With happy smile and eyes of joy Calling, “Take my greetings to all the world; Spread My message till All have heard; Take with you holly and pale mistletoe; And Follow the Light, where’er you go!

Don’t forget Christmas, nor your faith in the Lord; Bless you, good Postman, - your work I applaud, For you go forth, spreading tidings and cheer O’er lonely roads, throughout the long year”.

The Postman turned homeward, as the boy bid goodnight; O’er the lonely road, with the message held tight; With the bunch of holly and pale mistletoe, He knew not exactly whither to go; But the message delivered must have been right, For it spread through the world, after that night, And nations rejoiced, theirs banners unfurled; There was singing and dancing throughout the world; And those happy people, all in the know, Sported a sprig of bright holly and pale mistletoe!

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See what’s cooking this Christmas!

With Christmas fast approaching and family entertaining planned, there’s a rush to call Ovenclean to ensure ovens are sparkling clean for the celebrations!

Douglas from Overclean says “An oven functions better if it is in good condition; our customers know that and book early to avoid another job over such a busy period!

“An oven that has been cleaned professionally is astonishingly different to the standard you can achieve yourself, even after hours of hard work and elbow grease.

Ovenclean will be in and out in a matter of a few hours, making no mess and restoring your oven to ‘as good as new’ ‐ leaving more time for Christmas shopping!”

Douglas adds.

Oven cleaning services are in high demand at this time of year, so if you fancy treating yourself pre Christmas, ensure you get booked in soon!

Ovenclean use a unique, environmentally‐friendly, 100% caustic free cleaning system. This system ensures a safe, hygienic and fume‐free environment.

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Caring for your Christmas Tree 1. The most important thing to remember is that your Christmas tree is a plant. It is stressful for the tree to be in a heated and dry environment so bear this in mind when you plan the repositioning of your tree. Make sure that it is not next to a radiator and that there is room for you to water it.

2. When you've bought home, keep it outside it up. This will help it Ensure that the tree is water‐tight water it during

your tree and brought it until you are ready to put last that little bit longer. stand you have for the as you will need to the time it is inside.

3. Before standing the tree up, if you can manage it, cut off an inch or so from the base of the trunk to help the tree absorb the water. If you don't have the necessary tools, a couple of scores with a sharp knife around the base will be better than nothing.

4. Larger trees will drink about a pint of water a day, so please make sure that you keep your tree hydrated. The more you allow your Christmas tree to dry out, the more likely it is to bloom and even shed its needles.

Thanks to Rebecca @Hudsons Florists.

Things to do in the garden December

The weather is harsh, the nights are dark (getting lighter from the end of the month), but there is still plenty to do in the garden.

Ten things to do in December:

3. Deciduous trees and shrubs can be 8. Avoid walking on your grass if it is planted as long as the ground is not frosty. frozen.

9. Get your lawnmower serviced whilst you don't need it.

4. Make sure that your greenhouse heater is working.

10. Have a safe and Happy Christmas

1. Make sure any outside taps are lagged to avoid leaks in cold weather.

6. Make sure that your pond does not freeze over.

2. Prune acers, birches and vines to avoid bleeding.

7. Improve heavy clay soils by digging in compost and manure.

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and perhaps start planning things to do in your garden next year.

Thanks to Paul Ashgate Garden Care

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st Class Kitchens have been involved with S40 Local for some time now, after husband and wife team, Dave and Helen Oxley, who live in Walton, picked up our magazine and decided to give advertising with us a go. So we thought it was time to pay them a visit and find out a bit more about them.

Behind The Business: 1st Class Kitchens taken time out over Christmas to review their project list and starting to look around and making changes in the year ahead.” >> I assume that things like budget and design are high on people’s shopping lists for a kitchen, but what else is important?

“Trends at present are for plain slab high gloss finishes to doors ‐ people >> So tell me a little about the want very simple contemporary lines background to the business. and the gloss finishes are available in “I am a qualified kitchen installer by an amazing range of colours. Today, trade with 16 years experience, before one of the main requirements is ease starting up the company in 1995, of cleaning ‐ simple things like the based in Walton ‐ I was a deputy at rebate found on a shaker style door Markham Colliery and Helen worked are being shunned as they trap dust, and many finishes are chosen with at Curves Gym in Chesterfield. We moved into the site at 456 Derby Road this in mind. A popular choice at the in 2004 and have built our reputation moment is for a calming cream finish, from there. We take great pride in the which also looks really classy.” level of customer service we provide “Materials are also changing from the first contact you make with constantly ‐ the choice of worktop us through to the final clean down styles is considerable, laminates are before handing over your completed still used frequently but you also have kitchen or bedroom.” a choice of granite, wood, stainless steel or the new manufactured >> We keep being told that the surfaces are very popular at present. economy is slowing down, have you Tiled splash backs are becoming less seen any signs to support this? common, as a single cut sheet of “Presently we’ve remained busy; the toughened glass looks much smarter lead up to Christmas is usually a good and there’s no grout to age by time for us, as everyone wants their discolouring and staining.” project complete ready to cook the >> How important is design and turkey, and we’re happy to say that this year is no different. When layout?

January comes around the showroom “The traditional ‘triangle’ design is at it’s busiest with people having (where we map out the sink, cooker

and fridge to form the main working area ‐ laid out in a triangle) is becoming less important as style takes the place at the top of the priority list.

Take a stylish kitchen design and install the hob, oven, extractor, large American style fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, waste disposal, water filter, hot water tap and integrated coffee machine and in most cases you might have jut enough space left for a cupboard or two for all the plates, pots, pans, cups etc...! So in some cases the basic design has to be compromised to fit in all the required appliances. Having said that, there are some fantastic space saving gadgets and storage devises on the market and the range expands by the day, to ensure every inch of available space is used effectively.” >> Have you seen a change in the way kitchens are designed and used?

“Because kitchens need more space we’re creating increasing numbers of open plan kitchens, and knocking through to the adjacent room to create a single large living space. The kitchen is also becoming the heart of the house, many of us seem to spend the greater percentage of our time there so the layout has adjusted to match this way of living. Typically once we’ve finished a project there’ll be the kitchen cooking area, a formal

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seating area, together with more comfy seating and a TV ‐ a single space where the whole family can gather.

At 1st class kitchens we can manage this entire process ‐ to do it yourself you’d need to manage electricians, plumbers, builders, carpenters or joiners, tilers and decorators it’s not a simple job.”

Thank you so much for the design, project management, supply and fitting of our new kitchen. Myself and Melanie felt we were in very safe hands from the start of this project right through the building works and also leaving the house whilst we went on our holiday with the lads to complete. The finish and quality is of the very highest standard and would have no problem at all recommending you to other would be buyers.

The new kitchen and building works have created a fantastic space and has transformed our house – Thank you once again and here are some pictures of the finished product now the painting has been completed.

Kind regards David & Melanie Freeman”

>> As a gadget fan, I have to ask ‐ what’s your best selling kitchen gadget?

Not a gadget as such but we sell a huge number of induction hobs ‐ they make a great platform on which to cook.

I love coffee so an integrated coffee maker is a must on my list. And the practicality offered by waste disposals and steaming hot water taps makes these popular choices.” >> Why is the kitchen so important to us now?

“Traditionally it wasn’t the hub of the house, today it is. People want their kitchen to look smart, be extremely practical and fashion is playing an increasingly important role in our homes and as fashion changes so quickly, people want their kitchens to keep up … we have people who change kitchens as regularly as every three years.”

So to finish off. >> Favourite place to go for a meal?

Poachers Rest on Chatsworth Road. >> Favourite place to go for a walk or escape from it all?

A walk around Linacre Reservoirs. >> Best thing about the community around you?

People are so friendly around here and there is a strong sense of community spirit.

Thanks to Dave and Helen for taking time out to talk to us.

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A quote from the Brampton Brewery Club newsletter … a busy month.

“The Brewery has agreed to take on another Pub . In conjunction with Everards , the pub currently known as The New Inn on Chatsworth Road will become another Brampton Brewery Pub ..... I say currently known as The New Inn, because as part of the refurbishment the Pub will also be renamed and become "The Tramway Tavern". Those of you that know your Chesterfield History will be aware that the Brewery operates from a site where the original Chesterfield Tram Depot was situated and as the Pub we are taking on is the nearest one to the old depot we thought it appropriate to keep with a bit of history and tradition and rename it. The refurbishment has started with a target opening date of early December, just after the Rose & Crown celebrates it’s first Birthday since Brampton Brewery took it on.

The recent Chesterfield Market Beer Festival saw the Brewery's newest ale 'Tramway' make an appearance , this new 4.5% Copper Coloured beer is now available in the Rose & Crown and will soon at your usual outlet.

In the December run up to Christmas Hudsons Florists have extended opening times as below.

Monday ‐Thursday 9‐5pm Friday 9‐7pm Late night Saturday 9‐3pm Sunday 10‐2pm Hudsons would also like to announce their expansion. Launching a new floral concept for Chesterfield at the Flower House (21 Old Road), where they will offer a workshop and show room for flower arranging and planting, right on the doorstep. They will supply everything you need and are taking bookings now for day classes. Please call Rebecca for details 01246 20 90 40.

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Libby’s at 479 Chatsworth Road is hosting an Advent Surprise throughout December for children.

If you have a child who would like an Advent Surprise please call Libby on 01246 229999 and see if there is space in the diary so you can book them in.

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Rowan Adlington from Arkadia Too has been in touch to say “In December I am doing the Trevor Sorbie "My New Hair" training which has been set up to educate hairdressers to deal with hair loss sufferers be it from chemotherapy or alopecia ‐ to cut and fit wigs ED: And thanks to Rebecca for the effectively and sympathetically. We Christmas tree tips on Page 26. have a private room at the salon for this purpose. Also in January we will be fully trained for Great Lengths Hair Extensions which are the only 100% ethically sourced human hair extensions! In a nutshell we will be able to offer a complete service for Created Gallery at 479 Chatsworth people experiencing difficulty with Road have gift vouchers for the gallery together with gift vouchers for their hair! their courses in feltmaking and Also we’ve launched “The Face of A2 beaded jewellery at Created.

2011” which is a competition open to 16yrs and over. The idea being that we will pick 12 finalists to undergo a make over and have a finals night with voting/judging. The winner will receive £100 of A2 vouchers and be featured in our 2011 advertising campaign. Free to enter, application forms out in January.” Contact A2 for more details.

Their present exhibition runs until

24th December and features Helen Meakin Textiles. She uses a metal

warp to created beautiful and elegant

wall hangings, lampshades and framed pieces.

ED: Don’t forget to keep us posted of One of our bottled beers also picked up changes to your business. Give me a Last bit of news … “Christmas at an award recently ‐ Jerusalem won a call on 01246 568 519 or email Bronze Medal in the "Commemorative Created on 19th December, you are welcome to join us for our last Sunday paul@s40local.co.uk.

Label" Category at the recent 2010 opening until May 2011.”

“Labels of the Year awards.”

Golden Bud Speciale picked up a Silver Medal in the 'Strong Ales' category at the SIBA Midlands Brewing Awards held in Nottingham, we are all delighted to have received this award.

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S40 Local Classifieds Oceanic 156 Snowboard: £99 Twenty Four/Seven Oceanic Cap Women's Snowboard 156cm ‐ complete with bindings. Call Rob on 0773 797 8444 (Brampton).

A pine swinging crib (second hand to me) with mattress and two fitted bottom sheets. There are some marks on the wood but nothing that detracts from its use, hence price a great buy for someone. Please contact Liz 200051.

Two Lindam Heating Units: £12 each

These are great especially when feeding during the night. They steam heats the bottle in a few minutes. It Freeview digital set top box: £20 comes with an icepack and container Grundig Freeview digital set top box to hold two bottles. Two for sale. for TV, complete with instructions. Call Please contact Liz 200051.

Chris on 01246 274450 (Walton) Two Baby Carriers: £5 each Parasene Greenhouse Heater: £15 Parafin never used. £15 Call Ann 01246 211085 (Ashgate) Mens Mark O'Polo Designer Leather Coat: £80 3/4 length in beautiful soft tan leather.

Lined, with internal and external pockets. Zip and button fastening.

Worn only twice so obviously as new, size large. Telephone 235354 or 07979 533002. (Walton) Artificial Christmas Tree: £15

One black, and one blue & white checked. Both lovely and soft, great for keeping your hands free. Please contact Liz 200051.

Osprey Skateboard: £50 Long board, 110cm with large wheels and trucks. Built for speed and cruising. New condition. Contact Pat on 07904 113 804 (Springbank).

Girls Bike: £20.00 Suitable for 5yrs to 9yrs V.G.C £60.00 when new. Contact: Helen on 07971 988165 (Walton).

Green Norway fir artificial Christmas tree – 6ft. Excellent condition. £15.

Baby Born Twin Buggy £18.00 Contact Keith Jackson on 01246 272039 V.G.C £45.00 when new. Contact: or 0797 1531901 or Helen on 07971 988165 (Walton). k.a.jackson@btinternet.com Mens Winter Jackets: £10 each Three men’s winter jackets brand new, one blue, one khaki and one red, white and yellow. All large size. £10 each.

Tel 01246 566701.

Girls/Ladies Ski Wear: £20.00 Marks and Spencer size 8‐10. Black trousers and Black/Grey Jacket. Hardly worn. Call Jackie on 01246 567426.

Brother Electronic Typewriter: £50 Word processing typewriter AX430 with 16 character display. Hardly used.

Call 01246 272366 (Brampton) Sony 32” Widescreen TV £75 Sony TV ‐ wide screen. Very good condition & perfect working order.

Only £75.00. To view please ring: 07940553840 or 01246 207612.

Beech Swinging Crib: £40 A lovely beech swinging crib (originally from John Lewis) with mattress, crib bedding set and two fitted bottom sheets. A few marks on it from usual wear and tear of two children. Please contact Liz 200051.

Red Leather Dining Chairs: £40 Pair Contact Jane on 07801 657664 (Walton).

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Baby Born Carrier & Carseat: £10.00 V.G.C £25.00 when new. Contact: Helen on 07971 988165 (Walton).

Lexmark 3 in 1 Printer: £25 Printer, copier, scanner and fax.

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Black Floor Lamp: £20 Contemporary style floor lamp.

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Beauty Couch: £35 Portable beauty couch as new. Contact Jane on 07801 657664 (Walton).

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We have a selection of used Laptops available and we carry a large stock of spare parts. Give us a call or email us with your make, model and problem and we will give you a price.

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Sutton Sting Ice Hockey

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he closest ice rink to Chesterfield is in Sutton‐in‐ Ashfield and there’s a handful of Chesterfield kids making the trip to Sutton three or four times a week to play ice hockey for Sutton Sting ‐ and by all accounts they are getting rather good at it. The Club was formed by S40 resident Gary Apsley, who not so long ago almost took over the Sheffield Steelers from fellow Chesterfield resident and former Spireites owner Norton Lea. Mr Apsley set‐up Sutton Sting in 2006 and what started out as an ice hockey taster session has transformed into a club that reached the National Sports Club of the Year finals award in 2009.

The club has gone from strength to strength in a very short space of time and now boasts the Club Mark charter standard as a safe, accessible and well run club for children and young people.

But it’s not just the organisation

that has enjoyed success, the Club is now seeing success on ice as the teams gain more experience with the players developing their skills to a competitive level, In fact one of the players was selected to represent England U16’s in Canada last month!

We caught up with Gary to find out more about the Sting and the secrets behind their success: >> Why Sutton? “There was an ice rink in Sutton‐in‐Ashfield which didn’t have a hockey club using it, but a few old timers, like me, were knocking a few pucks around on a Tuesday night. Eventually we were convinced by the kids who were turning up to watch us to let them have a go and the thing just grew from there. Now we run ice hockey at the new Lammas rink 5 nights a week and we have 175 members playing in ten teams from U8 to seniors.” >> How did you get interested in ice hockey? “I played hockey as a kid myself in Manchester in the late 1970’s and was lucky enough to travel to Rotterdam with a hockey team from Liverpool. Then about 10 years ago I got involved with hockey again, as a photographer, and got to know quite a few people. One day I was asked to support a charity game ‐ little did I know that we’d be holding our own charity game a few years later and I would be playing in it! We raised £32,000 for Weston Park Cancer Appeal that day.” >> Where do the kids come from? “Most of the kids are from Sutton and the surrounding district but we have kids travel from Barnsley and Sheffield in the north and 38 38

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Along with Jake and Ryan, there’s Myles from Holymoorside, and James, Cameron and Holly from Wingerworth, so you could say we’ve almost got enough for a Chesterfield team.” >> And how are these kids doing? “They are all progressing extremely well. My boys have been playing since we started the club and are reasonable players in their own right. We have some kids with better skills and some who have only just started out in hockey. All of our kids play in teams that compete in the English Ice Hockey Association’s junior leagues and they get to travel the length and breadth of the country, even going abroad, to play ice hockey. At our club we have promoted a family‐inclusive environment and we have found that parents just want to get involved either as coaches, managers or volunteers. The kids respond well to the club culture and the club is thriving because of this.” >> The club has come a long way in a short time, how has it developed? “The club now has a life of it’s own although when we started we just wanted to do things properly and get the right structure in place. Within a few months it was clear we had enough good people wanting to help us that taking things to the next level was going to be relatively easy. We applied for some funding from the County Council and Lottery Fund and were successful. The local council backed us 100% and we enrolled on coaching courses and welfare courses to

gain all the necessary qualifications.

Gaining the Club Mark charter standard took quite a bit of doing but it was worth it and I’d like to think that the Sting sits at the top of the tree where ice hockey is concerned. We have good relationships with local business and great support from the community.

I suppose people want to be associated with successful ventures and the Club is one such venture.” >> What’s in Store for the Sting in 2011? “Since we started we have always set targets for our development. Not just the Club but players too. On January 1st, the Club will be taking Academy Status and our operations will be elevated to a new high as we introduce our new Club and Player Development Plans which should ensure the Sting continues to lead the way in junior ice hockey. We’ll have a new latin motto too, Semper Ad Meliora, which means Always Towards better Things, so 2011 should be exciting.” >> If people in S40 want to give it a go, how do they get started? “We offer a free try‐out session to all newcomers which usually means the kids enrol on our Learn to Play programme which costs £5 per week in blocks of 6 weeks. Players need to be able to skate a bit to be able to play hockey but we have a Learn to Skate programme in Sutton which teaches the kids how to skate then they can come and play hockey with the Sting. We even have a session for Mum’s and Dad’s too! Sutton Sting provides a safe and welcoming place for children and their parents to start‐out in ice hockey. For more information visit www.suttonsting.com or call Gary on 07967 323 395.”

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Made In Chesterfield Brampton Brewery: Beers from Brampton.

Franke –Sissons: Stainless steel sanitary wear from Sheepbridge.

Claytons Tannery: Leather from Chesterfield town centre.

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ne of the things we are regularly encourage you to do is support local businesses and buy locally produced products.

This got me thinking (which is always dangerous) and I started wondering what we actually make locally.

Anyway, the more observant amongst you will be aware that the “What’s On” guide has featured a ‘Made in Chesterfield’ exhibition at the Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery for a few months, so I decided to go down and have a look round to find out more and met up with Maria Barnes, assistant curator.

I was pleasantly surprised with what I found. It seems Chesterfield is still manufacturing stuff, and some of the stuff you’ll no doubt recognise. Maria was keen to point out that the 34 companies whose products are featured at the exhibition represent only a handful of the companies we have in the area, who are producing goods and services that travel the length and breadth of the globe.

One thing that struck me was the switch in recent years from large heavy engineering to smaller precision based companies producing goods to high specifications, but in smaller quantities.

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Robinson Paperboard Packaging: Round and rigid boxes from Goyt Side Road.

Some of the local companies and products, that you will be very familiar with were on display ‐ including beers from Brampton Brewery and Spire Brewery, Ice Cream from Fredericks of Chesterfield, Willets Sweets and teas from Northern Tea Merchants. As a cyclist my favourite product was from Claytons of Chesterfield who’s tannery on Clayton Street make the leather for Brooks saddles.

Hardcase International: Cases for drums & percussion instruments from Sheepbridge.

I’ve tried to give you a feel for the companies exhibiting, but why not get down to Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery and decide for yourself which item is your “best in show?” You’ll need to be quick though, the exhibition closes at the end of the year.

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Clockwise from top left: Two Wests & Elliott: Greenhouses, potting benches, cloches etc, Sheepbridge; Techman Engineering: Drill collars for oil exploration, Sheepbridge; Northern Tea Merchants: Teabags & roasted coffee, Brampton; Claytons Tannery: Leather from Chesterfield town centre; Fredericks Ice‐ cream: Ice‐cream, Brampton; Willetts Sweets: Traditional boiled sweets, Whittington Moor; Spire Brewery: Beer, Staveley; White Rose Armoury: Replica historic helmets and armour, Hollingwood; Quartex Components Ltd: Polyurethane moulded products, seat from Nemesis ride at Alton Towers, Sheepbridge.

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What’s A PFA?

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y eldest started school this year, and we were thrown into an unknown world, one Mum described it as becoming her son’s personal assistant. There are invitations to meetings, assemblies to attend, children’s parties, items to deposit in the hall, charity collections, pint pots to fill, coffee mornings and afternoons, requests for cakes, Christmas fairs, the right colours to wear on the right days, reading books and key words to learn, oh and dinner money or sandwiches to make ‐ if you’ve got kids you’ll recognise the list!

The money raised by the PFA means these activities are accessible to all kids, even if their parents occasionally lose a letter, or forget to bring the money in ‐ not that parents forget anything!

The head of the school typically meets the PFA committee with a list of items that the school would like to purchase and the PFA sign these off.

I am of course exaggerating, we never have to do all that in one week – but being new to the school experience I’ve learned some interesting things.

I recently attended a PFA meeting (Parents and Friends Association, for those of you who, like me, are not in the know). I turned up at school not knowing what to expect, the meeting wasn’t brilliantly attended, perhaps most people thought, as I did, that someone else would be doing it, and not being as nosy as me, they decided to leave them to it.

To get a more local picture of PFA work I had a quick chat with Hayley Vardy who is chair at the Westfield PFA and is also a school governor.

Is the PFA a charity?

“Yes we are a registered charity and a member of the National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) which is a national charity representing over 13,000 PTAs across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In fact the bill has just come in, £100 for the year, this covers insurances and help topics available from their website.”

Tell us about a typical event and what the funds are used for.

“The pint pot afternoon held recently raised £350 on the day and was well attended, and the money was spent the following week on a music workshop (Key Strings) for all the children to enjoy. The PFA are now sending out raffle tickets, Christmas card orders and request letters about the Christmas Fair, which is on Saturday 4th December between 2pm and 4pm. They are looking for donations of books, toys, raffle prizes etc ...

And anyone who can help should drop them off at Westfield school before the Christmas fair please!”

But what struck me more than anything at the meeting was what the group was all about. I’d always assumed that the school received government funding for most of what it does, but that’s not really the case – the school receive funding for the ‘bare necessities’ (sorry, I couldn’t resist a Disney gag!), and it’s the PFA who pay for the those things that make school fun, the things that engage, inspire and broaden the experience of the kids – IT equipment, music days with musicians, books for Christmas presents, playground equipment, sound and recording equipment – but also Pritt Stick (there is a rumour that the kids eat it, as they get through so much, but that money comes from the PFA).

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Do You Use The Bus?

Tony Wood dropped us a note to say that BT are allowing people's demand to influence the rollout priorities for their next generation super‐fast broadband service. Also linked to this is the donation of computer equipment worth £5000 to a local community project. If you want to cast a vote for our local exchange go to www.racetoinfinity.bt.com

Derbyshire County Council are carrying out a local transport survey. One of the routes they are thinking of axing is no 33 the Orbital Service. This runs through S40, serves the hospitals including Ashgate Hospice, and forms a vital link for people living in the Whitecotes area and Davian Way to get to the local supermarkets.

An exciting opportunity for budding writers is coming in 2011. Holymoorside and Walton Arts Festival is promoting a series of “writing for performance” workshops, starting in January.

Three two‐hour (Holymoorside) workshops, facilitated by experienced leaders, will take place on Saturday mornings in January/February.

Participants will work towards producing some short pieces – to be included in a performance based on life in a fictional village, which will be part of the Festival programme in June 2011.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to participate in the project are more important than any previous It is important that everyone knowledge – so people with all levels of skill are who uses this route responds to very welcome. Participants may attend one, two the survey and gives their views. or all three sessions. These will cost £4 each or Police: £10 for all three.

Non-emergency Number Please visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk To find out more, or express an interest in getting 0345 123 33 33 is now the only … then search involved, visit www.holymoorsidearts.co.uk, way to make non‐emergency “transport questionnaire” where you can leave a message. Or you can email calls to Derbyshire Constabulary. holymoorartsfest@aol.com or call 01246 567118.

The previous 0845 and local Or perhaps pick up a paper copy station numbers no longer Places are limited, so please get in touch early at the Central library in town. exist at the end of December. and in any case no later than 1st January 2011.

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Business Cards Driveways • Patios • Decking • Turfing Ponds • Power Jetting • Pergolas Steps • Fencing • Hedge Cutting Tree Services • Walton Based

01246 272351 or 07909 984263

Ivy Cattery provides a “Home from Home” experience for your cat where your pets care, health and security are our main priorities.

Contact Jane for details on 01246 859989

WALTON POST OFFICE

Holiday Transfers Airports Ports Coastal Air Conditioned 1 to 6 Seater

01246 569 646 07801 059 721

Greetings Cards • Stationary ATM for most major banks Foreign Currency & Traveller Insurance MoneyGram Agent ‐ Send & Receive Money Worldwide Photocopying & Fax Service

01246 207 612

Somersall Park Road • Walton • Chesterfield S40 3LD

3 Breckland Road • Chesterfield S40 3LJ

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Utility Services

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Chatsworth Road Medical Centre Chesterfield Royal Hospital Holme Hall Medical Centre NHS Direct

The Surgery @ Wheatbridge

01246 568 065 01246 277 271 01246 211 435 08 45 46 47 01246 22 33 50

BT Fault Line

Electricity Power Loss Gas Emergency

Water – Severn Trent

0800 800 151 0800 056 80 90 0800 111 999 0800 783 4444

Transport

Train Times / Enquiries

Traveline (Public Transport)

Noble 7 till 7 Emergency Car Recovery

0845 748 4950 0871 200 2233 01246 272 749

Help

Chesterfield Police Non Emergency Citizens Advice Bureaux

Relate

0845 123 33 33 01246 209 164 01246 231 010

Others

Chesterfield Borough Council

Chesterfield Central Library

Chesterfield Tourist Information

Crimestoppers

Divisional Community Police Contact Derbyshire County Council

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01246 345 345 01629 533 400 01246 345 777 0800 555 111 0345 123 33 33 08456 058 058 01246 568 519

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> LITTLE BLACK DRESS S PECI A L C LO THES

FOR S PECI A L O CC ASIO NS

LBD closes completely on 31st December.

All Dresses & accessories reduced - Bargains!

Baby Grand Piano & Fixtures/Fittings For Sale

Tel: 01246 235 336 420 Chatsworth Road, Brampton Chesterfield S40 3BQ www.lbdclothes.co.uk

Paul Redfern Painting & Decorating Domestic and Commercial Insurance Work Undertaken Fully Insured Reliable & Recommended 01246 569618 or 0773 436 2551 Based in Holymoorside

BIRDS FUNERAL SERVICES Established 1913 Father & daughter familyfamily-run business 24 hour service with Private Chapel of Rest PrePre-Paid Golden Charter Funeral Plans available Tel: 01246 566592 Mob: 07831 851 639 44 Loads Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield S42 7EU

New boilers fitted Fire & boiler servicing Bathrooms & kitchens fitted Tiling Small building work undertaken

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01246 568 669 or 07980 142 901 JC Plumbing, Heating & Property Services Parkhall Avenue Walton S42 7LR

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