S41 Local - 61 June 2025 by Chesterfield Local

The community magazine for Ashgate, Barlow, Brockwell, Cutthorpe, Highfield, Linacre, Loundsley Green, Piccadilly and Upper Newbold

Cover: Claire Walker Drawings

Editors letter

Hello and welcome to the June edition of S41 Local Magazine!

The last six weeks have been challenging, to say the least! One of my oldest and dearest friends tragically took his own life, and coming to terms with that loss has been incredibly difficult. He is the second friend I have lost to suicide in just five years. You might be wondering, “Why share something so personal in a community magazine?” The answer is simple: because more men need to talk.

If you're struggling, please reach out. You are not alone. You are loved. And there is help there.

Charities like Andy’s Man Club and Suicide Sucks are doing amazing work - offering safe spaces, support, and hope.

#ItsOkToTalk

So what’s happening in this edition?

Paul (S40 Mag) and I went to the Chesterfield Postcard Show at West Studios. After viewing hundreds of entries, I decided to feature a postcard illustration of Stanage Edge by Claire Walker, and I am sure we can all agree she has quite the talent!

As a Heaton Street resident, I’m delighted to see our neighbour, Elsie Moss Botanicals, featured in this edition. I'm excited to share her inspiring journey - from primary school teacher to local business owner. The street has never smelt better!

Paul’s interview with Brookfield Community School student and possible future Formula 1 champion, Noah Young, is a great read. Noah is a hugely talented young driver with a deep passion for all things motorsports.

As always there’s a lot going on in our What’s On section, particularly this time of year when the weather is nice!

Bekah and I are taking the girls to London for a few days over half-term, which we are looking forward to. Although, my bank balance may take a loss it cannot afford!

Whatever you are doing this June, I hope the sun smiles upon you and thanks for reading... again!

Peace, love and positivity

Simon, Bekah, Evangeline and Florie

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The Chesterfield Postcard Show

Celebrating Creativity and Community

Words: Hannah Bowdler

Images: Chesterfield Postcard Show

This May marked the fourth year of Junction Arts Chesterfield Postcard Show, a much-loved celebration of creativity and community spirit. Hosted at West Studios on Sheffield Road, the exhibition ran for 10 days and showcased an incredible 401 original postcard-sized artworks by 116 individual artists and 9 local groups, all exploring the theme of HOME.

"Every year we feature a postcard from the show on our front cover and this wonderful illustration of Stanage Edge by Claire Walker is this year's choice. it's stunning ." Simon, S41 Magazine Editor.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Chesterfield Postcard Show next year and supporting a local charity, please contact:

hannah@junctionarts.org

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Artists, local creatives, schools, families, and community groups came together to donate their artwork in support of Junction Arts, a Chesterfield-based community arts charity. Funds raised from this year’s show will support Cosy Crafts—a free, fortnightly, artist-led workshop group that offers a warm, welcoming space for local people to get creative, connect, and find support. The group is part of the national Warm Spaces initiative, helping individuals manage the challenges of the costof-living crisis.

Thanks to generous donations and postcard sales, the 2025 show raised just shy of £1000—enough to fund Cosy Crafts for another three months when its current funding ends. A fantastic achievement!

With this year’s event barely over, the team at Junction Arts is already looking ahead. 2026 marks the charity’s 50th anniversary, and plans are underway for a special edition of the Postcard Show to celebrate its legacy and impact.

The first step? Finding a new venue in Chesterfield town centre to host the exhibition and a series of celebratory events. If you're interested in supporting next year’s show or know a space that could host it, Junction Arts would love to hear from you!

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With a recent relaxed TV appearance on James Martin’s Saturday Morning show and an award for Pub Restaurant Chef of the Year 2024 you might be surprised to find Chris Mapp, owner of the Tickled Trout in Barlow, unloading a boot full of plants for the pub. As I arrived at the pub this is just typical of the never-ending list of jobs that anyone running a successful gastro pub and restaurant takes on each day.

It’s a while since we’ve met and in April the pub closed for the trades to come in and refurbish the place top to bottom, check out the photos (over page), the place looks fab. A different feel from old, very five star boutique hotel feel and on the doorstep in Barlow, but still a relaxed, inviting place to eat where we’re all made to feel welcome.

11 years on and Chris described how he set out to create a pub that the village could be proud of, with the AA Rosette awarded in 2024.

Chris has ensured the Tickled Trout has stood the test of time, especially overcoming challenges in the last few years and has managed to take the pub from strength to strength from when he bought it in 2014. "It was a typical village drinkers’ pub," says Chris, "It needed some TLC and I was excited at the opportunity that presented itself."

Chesterfield has been home to Chris since he was nine years old. His parents were always in hospitality, his dad founded the Tom Cobleigh pub chain, and they were landlords when he was a baby so it was in his blood. However, Chris’ first job was in telecoms, before a chance conversation landed him his first job in a 5 star London Hotel’s kitchen in 2001.

“It was here that I fell in love with cooking,” says Chris. "I then moved to work and train at Gordon Ramsay's and Marcus Wareing’s Michelin starred Pétrus restaurant, I later moved to The Greenhouse in Mayfair, a two Michelin star restaurant.

"In 2005 I teamed up with Paul Ainsworth, a dear friend, to open and build the successful No.6 in Padstow."

Cornwall was fine but Chris was growing homesick for Derbyshire and his hometown, Chesterfield. "Cornwall is great in the summer, but it’s very remote and quiet in the off seasons."

So in 2009 Chris took a slight change of course and retrained as an Osteopath, carrying out private chef work to fund his study. He completed a masters in London over four years and then returned home, intending to practice as an osteopath. However, passing the Ticked Trout in his family home village he saw that the Tickled Trout was up for sale, he took a look and was hooked.

Chris is always looking for opportunities to share his love of cooking through demonstrations which he has done across the country, and it was through these demos that he formed a relationship with James Martin and was approached to appear on his Saturday morning cookery show.

"The whole crew and James himself were just fantastic and friendly, they helped calm the nerves. I also travelled down with Alysia, the Yorkshire Forager, a close mate of mine, it was a huge relief to have her alongside me there to help me through it."

See ITVx, S8 Ep:14 from 4 April 2025, (scan the QR code) to see Chris in action "I prepared one of my signature dishes, our alreadyfamous spiced cod scotch egg with curry mayonnaise, a homage to my days in Cornwall with Paul Ainsworth. James is such a brilliant professional, it’s very easy being with him, he makes it go extremely smoothly and there’s always room for a chuckle during filming!"

Chris works hard with apprenticeships at the pub, he’s had nine apprentices who have moved on successfully to new Restaurants. Through the Springboard program he helps youngsters and the disadvantaged into hospitality. "It’s great to be able to give people the chance to cook, many simply don’t get the chance and I really enjoy spending time encouraging people. Recently Abbie, from Newbold has been studying an advanced pastry course and is producing some fabulous desserts for our menu."

The Tickled Trout takes pride in sourcing as much produce locally as possible and if you visit their website, they have a ‘food map’ showing who they use. They have their own kitchen garden in the village and compost almost all their food waste, focusing on being as sustainable as possible. This approach was also taken with the recent refurbishment with

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a local artist, Val Hudson, commissioned for artwork and local contractors and suppliers used throughout including S40 Local advertiser Ideal Carpets.

There has to be a love of fresh fish when you run a pub called The Tickled Trout and it can’t get any fresher than what Chris serves. He has suppliers call him with the catch they make in Cornwall each day, it’s then driven up and delivered to his fridge ready for the kitchen the same day!

Chris is keen to be a supportive part of the village community, they sponsor ‘The Red Barrows’ as seen on Britain’s Got Talent and always ensure the pub is at the centre of the annual Barlow Carnival.

If all this has you feeling hungry, at the minute the menu features the scotch egg as seen on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, mains of steamed cod with muscle cream sauce, an excellent pork dish, côte de porc sourced from Ashover, and a lamb dish using meat from Highfield House Farm. Chris adds "To finish off, our caramelised apple tarte tatin is fabulous to share, but you’ll need to order before your main as they are always cooked from fresh, it’s a dish I picked up from Marcus Wareing in Pétrus and I can wholly recommend it, like anything on our menu!"

But it’s not all fancy, there is always pizza on the menu using their homemade sourdough, and a pub quiz on Tuesday night, what’s not to like?

It’s been a tough few years in hospitality, COVID, the constant increases in cost, labour and business rates, but Chris works hard to create a place to enjoy quality cuisine, last year picking up ‘Pub Restaurant Chef of the Year 2024’, awarded by Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh. He quips, "I thought I was there just to make up the numbers, but the vote was unanimous."

With regards to James Martin’s Saturday Morning (Scan the QR code to view), he has already been invited back to the show and adds, “The TV show has over 1.5m live viewers, plus those watching on catch-up, which is huge. I excited to be helping to put Barlow and Chesterfield on the map… I envisage that the lads in the kitchen will be making hundreds of scotch eggs!”

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Words: Paul Chapman

Each Thursday from 10am to 2pm you'll find a pop-up mini market at The Lamb Inn, Holymoorside.

Matthew Prince from Highfield House Farm has a vast selection of sausages with flavours to suit all plus, pasties, sausage rolls, pies, bacon, cooked meats, milk & cream, chicken, steaks, chops and a whole lot more. CK's Fruit Veg & Flowers bring a selection of tasty fruit and veg, and Vintage cafe&Co. have their artisan coffee van serving coffee with 'a moment of bliss in every sip'!

Checking in with Matt from Highfield House Farm he also confirmed that if you order online before the day they will also bring your order for collection.

Then from 4:30 until 9pm (or whenever they run out!) Pizza Pi fire up their wood burning oven serving fresh stone baked pizzas for you to enjoy with a beer from The Lamb of course. Sounds fab, I'll see you there!

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Chesterfield's Soap Star

Meet Lisa Hutchinson from Elsie Moss Botanical

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: Elsie Moss Botanical

Elsie Moss Botanical is a small local business selling natural handmade, soaps, bath soaks, skincare, shampoo bars and aromatherapy blends. Now based in Brampton on Heaton Street I called in to find out her back story. Lisa Hutchinson is the owner of Elsie Moss, the name of her grandmother, who was Brampton born and bred, Lisa is clearly proud to take her name for the business. Lisa was a primary school teacher for many years, getting ready for a change she gave up the job and took a 12-month trip, backpacking around the world!

On return, her friend offered her a job opening and running the cafe in the High Peak Bookshop and it was at this time that Lisa’s partner bought her a hand made soap on a trip. Inspired to make some soap she purchased ‘The Handmade Soap’ book. “I've used handmade soaps for years to reduce plastic waste, it all started with the book," she adds.

Lisa walked me through the soap making process. “I start by mixing caustic soda and distilled water to make a lye solution. Adding butters and oils to the lye creates a base, then the essential oils and natural clays for colouring go in and the mixture is poured into a mould. A chemical reaction takes place and the soap starts to set and ‘gel’, it sits in the moulds overnight, then I unmould them the next day. I slice the loaves of soap into bars and stamp them with my logo, they then must sit and cure for four weeks before they can be used.” A five-week process from start to finish, and it felt like Lisa was explaining how to bake a cake slowly!

Lisa’s very first attempts at soap making worked well and she made some perfectly usable soap, she admitted to be good at following a recipe. "Soap making is an age-old process, previously ash was a key ingredient, I love that I’m keeping alive a tradition,” says Lisa.

Today she creates large batches of about 250 bars at a time and loves to create new products adding in natural scents and oils. We did a quick calculation and reckon Lisa has handmade about 25,000 bars of soap to date.

I asked when she started Elsie Moss Botanical full time? “It started as a hobby, but it was lockdown when I built a website and started selling online. When things opened again, I stood on markets and started supplying businesses wholesale.

Lisa moved house during lockdown and a garage workshop was on the list of requirements so she

could step up the business. “It’s very different from my previous jobs which involved people management, today I manage just one person, myself!

“I love the whole creative process, being in control of all the elements, the scents, colours, the branding, labelling and the way the products are presented right through to understanding the profit margin on each product.”

In the interim Lisa has picked up some prestigious resellers, Chatsworth for instance, where her products are available in all outlets.

Taking on the shop on Heaton Street, behind Libby’s has helped Lisa set boundaries and schedule her work, it was 2 November when she opened the door.

“I love to see my regular customers calling in, my best-selling products are still the ‘calm’, ‘breath’ and ‘happy’ originals that I made from the start,” says Lisa.

The bath salts on the shelves are presented so perfectly, tied with a little spoon to dispense them into the bath, she was also excited about her skincare products, the research that has gone into them, understanding the properties the ingredients bring, “complete skin food with nothing that’s not needed” she adds.

Starting in July there will be a series of workshops running at Heaton Street, the first will run in conjunction with a ceramicist to make a wax melt burner and the fragrance to burn. Later, other products will follow so follow Lisa on socials to stay informed of dates.

Lisa’s transition from teacher to maker and business owner has been a slow one, but this has allowed her to get things right and ensure she stays true to her original values, so much so she still has the first bar of soap she made. "Looking back I would never have believed the change was possible," says Lisa.

Call into Elsie Moss Botanical on Heaton Street to buy some soap, say hello to Lisa and enjoy the aroma, She’s open Thu to Sat 10am to 4pm, the other days she’ll be busy making soaps and products of course!

Elsie Moss Botanical 87 Heaton Street, Chesterfield S40 3AF

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Noah Young

Chesterfield's latest up and coming motorsport hopeful

Words: Paul Chapman

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Noah Young has just turned 15, and competes in the Ginetta Junior Championship, the same race series as Harry Bartle that we’ve featured recently and coincidentally lives around the corner from Harry, in Somersall.

Dad, Ash, dropped me an email a while ago to see if I wanted to chat about his new racing career. Of course, I’m always keen to spread the word about local achievements but this felt a little de ja vu’ish!

I caught up with Ash, Noah’s dad whilst Noah was across the road at Brookfield Community School studying.

“Noah had always wanted to have a go at karting but thought he was too old and had missed the boat,” explains Ash. “We got in touch with Ginetta to see if they had trial days and were able to line him up with a drive, there was no plan to race, just a chance to have a go.”

The drive went well, Noah clearly had talent, and loved it. He performed well and went on to try for a scholarship place but couldn’t secure a spot. “We had a family chat and decided we’d see if we could put Noah in a car and give him two years to see how he performs,” says Ash.

Ash runs a successful Sheffield marketing agency, Evoluted, and during lockdown established CarMats. co.uk, based in Sheepbridge they set up their own eCommerce site and the business has gone from strength to strength, growing massively in just a few years - selling car mats!

“We teamed up with Performance One Motorsport and were pleased to see Noah on the grid at Donington in April,” smiles Ash. Testing started in November and it was a steep learning curve for all involved, Noah had never done anything like this and to roll up to the starting grid was, I’m sure, equally amazing and scary for Noah and his family.

Noah embraced the challenge. In Race 1, he kept his cool in a packed field to finish 16th, gaining valuable experience and settling into life in the fast lane.

But it was Race 2 where Noah really turned heads. Starting from 23rd on the grid, he delivered a sensational drive through the field to secure a top 10 finish - a standout result for a complete newcomer. His performance also earned him first place in the Ginetta Junior Freshman Class, which is awarded to drivers entering the championship with no previous racing experience.

Unfortunately, contact from another car forced an early retirement in the final race of the weekend, but Noah's debut had already made a serious statement.

After the first round at Donington, Jack Robert, Performance One Motorsport’s Team Principal was full of praise: "Noah’s performance this weekend was nothing short of outstanding.

"To come into such a competitive field with zero prior race experience and deliver the kind of results he did, it shows just how much potential he has. He’s calm, focused, and eager to learn. We’re really excited about what’s to come."

This is fantastic feedback from a seasoned pro and shows a promising future for Noah.

When I met with Ash it was just after the second race of the series at Silverstone. “Based on the first outing we had high hopes for Noah. Qualifying was going well and he was destined for a top 10 start but electrical problems with

the car meant he didn’t qualify, an exposed wire blowing a fuse leading to a start from the back of the grid.”

"From the three races he went from 24th to 22nd place, in the second he finished 13th and in the third he was taken off the circuit by another driver and finished 18th. There’s a lot of contact in this sport."

With almost 30 cars starting on the grid it's a good performance, there have only been two rounds with six remaining. "Looking at the future rounds we're looking forward to Zandvoort which is also an F1 circuit the most but the next round is this weekend in Oulton and then Snetterton at the start of July," says Ash.

I asked what Noah does away from school? "Apart from playing squash he spends a lot of time on the driving simulator, all the tracks are on there so he can learn the layout before racing. He also races online on iRacing, which allows him to race real time against other drivers," says Ash.

Ash was keen to express his thanks to Brookfield for the support they’ve given Noah, allowing days away from school to get to tracks.

So, we’re just two race weekends into the 16 events Noah will be attending in his two-year plan. We’ll be checking in to see how he’s going, and I still can’t believe we have two such talented young drivers, living in our community, a stone’s throw away from each other.

If you want to follow Noah’s journey on and off the track? Catch all the action behind the scenes by following him on the socials below and if you missed Harry's story you can read it at S40 Local as below.

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I wish both Noah and Harry all the best in the series and will ensure I keep up to date on progress.

Russfest Is a family music festival, that started at life as a birthday celebration and has evolved into an event that raises money and awareness of men’s mental health charities.

We do this in memory of our friend Mark Russell who took his own life.

Why a music festival?

Mark (just like his friends) loved music…

Music is a language that requires no translation and that brings people together.

Russfest has a very eclectic mix of bands and artists That everyone will love, Live music is happening all day on two stages.

An acoustic Stage where local artists will perform in a more laid-back setting.

On the front lawn we will have bouncy castles, inflatable games a close magic magician and craft activities for the children.

And at the rear of the pub on the hard standing (car park) There will be the main stage.

We have some amazing acts including:

Sons of Roger

Ash 'n' B

Televised Band

Boy Royson Band

Luke Wall AND Band

Sweet Like Sabrina (cover act)

Tin Soldiers Brass Band

Lexi Whiteside

Mark Morgan Hill

Sticky Bones Jones

Lee Moore

Mind Health Memories Music

Words & Images: Rachel Williamson

There will be an array of food stalls, with lots of choice for every palette and budget!

Russfest is a wonderful day, filled with music and positive happy vibes.

It is a perfect opportunity for reflection and an opportunity to encourage men to have open honest dialogue and to promote the charities that we raise money for.

With lots of support and signposting, we hope to make a difference and we hope you join us for this amazing event.

The charities we support are:

Andys Man Club

Baton of Hope

Suicide Sucks (podcast)

Russfest takes place on: Saturday 12th July 2025

Doors Open 12 noon first act 12.30pm

Tickets: adult £10, kids £6, family £27.75

Bring your picnic blankets or chairs and get comfy for a day of music and fun.

Tickets available from the pub or via the QR code below:

Fired Up & Raring To Go

Words: Clare Gage

Images: Richard Tymon & Derbyshire Makes

A group of passionate Chesterfield potters whose much-loved classes are under threat have come together to launch an initiative aimed at creating a new community space where anyone can experience the joys of creating with clay.

Creative Community Pottery is an inclusive group of enthusiastic amateur potters who met at local adult education classes. With classes becoming more scarce, and some even threatened with closure, the group were inspired to take matters into their own hands.

As a member of the group explained, “We are all just too invested, emotionally and creatively, to sit back and watch our valuable access to creative learning and rejuvenating supportive social space be taken away.”

The group has launched a fundraising campaign to raise money to buy a kiln and other specialist equipment, and members have already been busy selling their handiwork at markets as well as other fundraising ideas. They are also looking for local organisations, businesses and makers who might be interested in sponsoring their efforts and for premises for the group that will keep their activities within the local area.

Creative Community Pottery will be a space to benefit the whole community through inclusive access to creative pottery classes and development of makers’ facilities. Its aim is to provide a new creative space where experienced potters can rub shoulders with new

starters having their first attempt at working with clay. Local potter and pottery teacher Clare Gage is involved with this group. Her love of pottery began as a child and was nurtured through regular family pottery classes and she is now passing on those skills to adults and families. She said, “I want to support this group to widen the access to these experiences. For me it’s important to develop everyone’s creative design skills and I’m blown away with the work that’s created in class.’

“The group are also passionate about the health and wellbeing benefits of lifelong learning and the community connections that can appear in the classroom. The opportunity to be creative has tangible benefits to people’s mental health and the physical skills are proven to improve dexterity and strength. The social connections are also vital. The pottery is a place for learning, creativity and laughter and we don’t want to lose that.”

Visit their crowdfunder to support their efforts to fund their first kiln.

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Chesterfield Cycle Festival

Friday 4 to Sunday 13 July

Words & Images: Cycle Chesterfield

Chesterfield’s annual Festival of Cycling will take place in the town this July.

Cycle Chesterfield, a local community group dedicated to promoting cycling in Chesterfield is gearing up for the event along with a number of other local cycle clubs and organisations. The Festival will showcase cycle infrastructure in and around town, and will celebrate the diversity of opportunities for cycling that exist.

This festival takes place 4th to 13th July and offers a wide range of rides. The free, guided recreational rides around Chesterfield are for riders of all abilities, young and old. This year Cycle Chesterfield will also be joined by Dronfield Clarion Cycling Club, Spire Cycling Club and Bolsover and District Cycle Club who will offer beginners rides of slightly longer

distance, both on road and on local trails

In addition to rides, the festival will be hosting a talk by author, adventurer and local cycle activist Hetty Kingston.

The festival serves as a platform to showcase Chesterfield’s cycling culture. A local organisation, Inclusive Pedals will be offering an adapted bike session for disabled adults and a number of Dr Bike workshops to repair bikes. There is something cycle related for everyone.

Cycle Chesterfield has been a driving force behind numerous initiatives aimed at improving cycle facilities and awareness in the area. The group continues to push for safer streets and better cycling amenities, improving the quality of life for residents and contributing to safer and healthier communities.

You can find out more about the festival and cycle chesterfield online.

CycleFestChesterfield

CycleChesterfield www.cyclechesterfield.org

'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

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Faith

Family Fun & Kids

Fitness Classes

Health & Wellbeing

Performance

Society & Clubs

Sport & Games

EXHIBITIONS

5 Jun 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. How do we connect with our planet, with plant growth, moving tides and ancient rocks and structures? Can we come together to help each other survive and maybe even thrive? Level Centre, Rowsley. For info see: levelcentre.com

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. Generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the exhibition delves into local heritage and traditional techniques. For info & to book a visit: levelcentre.com/ cows-are-wet

Sat 7 to Sat 28 June: It’s a Family Affair

An exhibition Celebrating 35 years of Chesterfield and District Family History Society. Chesterfield Library 9am to 3pm daily. On Sat 7 members will be on hand from 10am to 3pm to chat and answer questions at the Genealogy Helpdesk

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Mon 2: Novel Writing

1 to 3pm. A six week course delivered by local author and artist, Abi Burlingham, for those who enjoy writing & would like to publish a novel. Dock Walk, Chesterfield, S40 2GQ bit.ly/NOVELCOURSE

Mon 2: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture evening - Iberian Birding. 7:15pm St Thomas’ Centre. Members £4; non-members £5. T: 07496 510076

Tue 3: Chesterfield & District Family History Society 7.30pm online & live at St Thomas’ Centre Brampton. Stephen Hill from The Arkwright Society - “Arkwright Daughters”. Details & registation E: secretary@cadfhs.org

Wed 4: Holymoorside

Horticultural Society National Plant Collections A talk by Don Witton 7:45pm @URC meeting room Cotton Mill Hill, Holymoorside All welcome. Tel 01246 568000

Thu 5: Music Recitals Charlie Warren (Organ) 12:15pm @The Parish Church/Crooked Spire. Free.

Sat 7 & Sun 8: Chesterfield Railway Modellers 2025 Peak Model Railway Exhibition 10am to 5pm The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell DE45 1AH. Adilts £5 Family £12. See chesterfieldrailwaymodellers. co.uk

Sat 7: Charity Coffee Morning Fund raiser in aid of Bluebell Wood. Chesterfield Christadelphian Church, Sheffield Road.

Sat 7: It's A Family Affair Celebrating 35 years of Chesterfield & District Family History Society Chesterfield Library 10am to 3pm. Exhibition. Displays. Genealogy Help Desk.

Sat 7: The Vikings Chesterfield Museum on the Move. chesterfield.gov.uk/ museum-events

Sat 7: A Recital of English Music 12:15pm @St Mary's Parish Church (Crooked Spire). Alex Kirkland, from Chesterfield, sings as part of his final year studying at the RNCM (Manchester). Free entry.

Sun 8: AA Record Fair

A must for music lovers. Stalls galore in Chesterfield's Market Place. aarecordfairs

Sun 8: Chapterhouse

Summer Tour - Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm @Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE. chapterhouse.org

Wed 11: Chesterfield

RSPB Mid-week walk - 10am Newstead & Annesley Country Park. T: 07496 510076.

Thu 12: Ichthus Canoe Club Chesterfield Come Try it Session at Walton Dam 6pm. Booking essential. E: tracy. macallister@hilton.com

Fri 13: Chesterfield Art Club

A demonstration by Greta Validaite - Landscape in Oils. 7:15 to 9:30pm @Whittington Moor Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Rd, S41 8NA. Admission £8 T: 0785 004478

Sat 14: A Summer Serenade

A concert of new choral music for a summer evening. Rossetti songs, Spirituals and Airs. 7:30pm @St Thomas Church, Brampton, S40 3AW - Tickets £15 from chesterfieldchoir.com or on the door

Mon 16: Chesterfield & District Local History Society

The Gentry of Scarsdale and their homes 1500-1600 by Philip Riden. 7:30pm @Thomas Centre. Members free, visitors £3. Details & registration E: secretary@cadlhs.org.uk

Tue 17: Eckington

Classic Car & Bike Show

3 to 8pm @ Renihsaw Hall, Eckington. Classic cars, bikes, food and drink. Scan QR code.

Sat 20 & Sun 21: Open Garden 10:30am tp 5pm @ 330 Old Road. Entry £4.

Sat 21: Chesterfield

Summer Solstice Festival

See 11 choirs perform outside the Crooked Spire Church. See article. 10am to 11pm St Mary's Church, Chesterfield.

Sat 21 & Sun 22: The Chesterfield Art Club

Members Summer Exhibition 10am to 4pm @Beeley Village Hall, Beeley, Derbyshire, DE4 2NT. Admission Free. T: 0785 004478

Sun 22: Church Fayre 2 to 4:30pm @Old Brampton Schoolroom and Church S40 7JG. Stalls, Games, Teas, Holymoorside Band, & Grand Prize Draw. Free parking and entry, cash only please, everyone welcome.

Sat 28: Chesterfield RSPB Field trip - RSPB Langford Lowfields 10am. 07496 510076.

Sat 28: As Long As I Have Music Staveley & District Churches United Choir. 7:30pm @St. John's Church Newbold. Retiring collection, details from Julie Hunt on 01246 238143 or e: juliehunt54@outlook.com

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Sat 28: Rotary Summer Fayre 1:30 to 4:30pm @ Loundsley Green Community Centre. See advert.

Sat 28: Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir 7:30pm @Chesterfield Parish Church (The Crooked Spire). The Genius of Brahms. conducted by Steven Roberts. Tickets: Adult £15, Senior £12, Full time students and unemployed £6, U16 free. From Denise 07542 398803, choir members & chestphilchoir.org. uk. Possible on the door.

Sun 29: Blaze Trails Parent Club Roaches. See bit.ly/blazechesterfield

JULY

Tue 1: Catherine Crompton’s Diary

Chesterfield and District Family History Society present a talk by local historian Stephen Flinders. 7:30pm, online and live at St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton. For details and registration E: secretary@cadfhs.org.

Fri 4 to Sun 13: Cycle Chesterfield Festival

In partnership with other local Cycling Clubs - a week long festival of rides, talks and social events to promote, encourage and celebrate local cycling opportunities for the people of Chesterfield and surrounding areas. See article. cyclechesterfield.org

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10am - 4pm @ Queen’s Park, Chesterfield

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Each year we celebrate the joy of childhood, imagination and play with a host of of family friendly activities, experiences and entertainment that is suitable for young people aged 0-16 years. FOR ALLAGES! Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July, 2025

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Follow us on social media, @junctionartsUK, to see updates for 2025 or scan the QR code orytelling, dance, art workshops and much more.

Fri 4: Chapterhouse

Summer Tour - Pride and Prejudice 7:30pm @The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT. Tickets from www.chapterhouse.org

Sat 5: As Long As I Have Music Staveley & District Churches United Choir. 7:30pm @St. Paul's Church Hasland. Retiring collection, details from Julie Hunt on 01246 238143 or e: juliehunt54@outlook.com

Sat 5: A Night to Remember Enjoy music from 80 years ago @St Thomas' Church, Brampton from 7:30pm. Tickets £10 adult £5 children (aged 5-16) under 5s free in advance. £12.50 on the door. T: 07901 376143

Sun 6: Summer Voices

2:30pm @Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX. MusicWork - MD Andrew Marples. Superb a cappella music from madrigals to Cole Porter & more. Tickets £10 inc. cake! T: 07768 756999 E: info@holymoorsidearts.co.uk

Mon 7: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture evening - AGM followed by Eastern Moors Partnership Update by Danny Udall. No Charge. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Rd. Members £4; non-members £5. T: 07496 510076.

Wed 9: Chesterfield RSPB

Mid-week walk - Avenue

Washlands at 10am. Call for info 07496 510076.

Sat 12: Holymoorside Choir

Summer Concert with guest, Katy Strudwick. 7:30pm @St. John’s Church, Walton. Tickets £10 T: 07821 725200. info@ holymoorsidechoral.co.uk

Sat 12: As Long As I Have Music Staveley & District

Churches United Choir. 7:30pm @The Ragged School Markham Road. Retiring collection, Contact Julie on 01246 238143 or e: juliehunt54@outlook.com

Sat 12: CNEDMC Music

Concert 2:30 to 4pm @St Mary's Parish Church (Crooked Spire). cnedmc.co.uk/concerts

Sat 12: Belles & Brass A Summer concert with the Honey Belles and guests Hucknall & Linby Brass Band 7:30pm @All Saints Parish Church, Wingerworth. Tickets £12 & £10 under 18’s, refreshments included. honeybelles.co.uk

Sat 12: Russ Fest Family festival @Holme Hall Inn from midday. See advert. Sun 13: Ben Vernon Charity Ride See article.

Sun 13: Stretch Out and Help Out Community Yoga Class – Charity Fundraiser 2 to 3pm at Hasland Park.

Sun 13: AA Record Fair Market Place. aarecordfairs

Wed 16 to Sat 19: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Nightly 7:15pm & Saturday matinee 2pm. Assembly Rooms, Bolsover. A musical by Bolsover Drama Group Youth Section based on Roald Dahl's novel. Tickets £10 from bolsoverdramagroup.org

Mon 21: Chesterfield & District

Local History Society Thornes of Leeds a Chesterfield story by Andrew Littlewood. The relationship between Henry Thornes of Leeds and the Woodhead family of Chesterfield. 7:30pm @Thomas Centre. Members free, visitors £3. Details & registration E: secretary@cadlhs.org.uk

Sat 26: Chesterfield RSPB Field tripNWT Chainbridge Lane at 10am. Call for info 07496 510076.

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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: Most Tuesdays (term time) at the Quad, Chesterfield S40 2GQ, all abilities welcome. Tutor led sessions £12 every other week. 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 CROCHET CLUB: Meets Thursday 2 to 4pm at the cafe in Monkey Park, Chester Street. www.monkeypark.org.uk

MONKEY PARK SEWING CLUB: Sat 10:30am to 12:30pm. Upstairs in our Co-workspace 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.

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

20'S TO 30'S SOCIAL GROUP: 7:30pm last Wed of the month. Meet new people & make new friends in a casual environment. Join FB group: 20s to 30s social @Sorbo or Email: 20sto30sSocial@gmail.com. Sorbo Lounge, 1 Market Place, S40 1TW.

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.

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

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. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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FAMILY FUN & KIDS

STAY & PLAY: Wed 9am to midday. For under 5s and their grown ups. Suggested donation £1 per child. An accessible event. Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St. monkeypark.org.uk

STAY & PLAY: For children and parentsbabies 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.

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

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: 01246 567409.

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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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

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

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.

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

HEALTH

& WELLBEING

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.

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 Ln, 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. T: 07767324583

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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

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

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

DECUS HEALING GROUP SUPPORT: Thu 6 to 7:30pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels S41 7JH Contact Linda Tel: 0774 9896329 linda@decushealing. co.uk

PERFORMANCE

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 aurorachorus.org.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

ROCK CHOIR: St. John’s Walton, Wed 11am & Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Mon 7:30pm. rockchoir.co.uk

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.

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.

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

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.

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. Tel: 01246 450407

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Regular Events

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.

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.

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

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

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Thule Cycle Carriers: £120

Pair of Thule locking cycle carriers with instruction manual. Used but in good condition, normal wear and tear marks.

T: 07717811322 (Ashgate)

Fold Up Chair: £5

Small green canvas chair ideal for fishing or garden.

T: 07833 515909 (Walton)

David Reynoldson Pictures: £15 Cottage Farm 1989 & Swifts Farm 1988 in Wentworth nr Rotherham.

Wooden frame, 40w X 32cm h. T: 07833 515909 (Walton)

Electric Lawnmower: £35

Bosch Rotek 340ER Mains

Electric Mower with Grassbox. In working order.

T: 07946 585253 (Walton)

Aquarium: £6

Submersible heater 25 watts, 2-6 gallon, unused & boxed. T: 07833 515909 (Walton)

Pond Pump: £35

Blagdon P8000 Pond Pump. Used in working condition.

T: 07946 585253 (Walton)

Caravan Gear: 25m camping extension lead, heavy duty hook up cable 16a 240v brand new £10; Car towing mirrors set of 2 plus a spare £10; Used Melinco super heavy duty hitch lock with key £5. T: 07757 308687 (Loundsley Green)

Golf Balls: Used Golf balls good condition: 50 coloured golf balls £10, 50 white golf balls £8. T: 0772546199.

Panasonic Microwave:

£60 ono 800w, nearly new unwanted gift. Used twice only, instruction manual.

T: 0781 750 5336 (Ashgate)

Left Hand Golf Clubs: £35 Ideal for a beginner. Clubs, bags, trolley, umbrella and balls.

T: 0776 1214745 (Walton)

Dehumidifier: £25 ono WDH-101P, CFC Free, with Instruction Manual.

T: 01246 278832 (Walton)

Exercise Bike: £70 ono Fit4you, 3 months old, £118 new. T: 07496 855662 (Holymoorside)

Shower Chair: £20 Freestanding stationary shower chair with backrest and armrests. Durable, easy to clean. Non-slip, rubber feet. Good cond.

T: 07949 761300 (Walton)

Folding Wheelchair: £110 Days Escape Lite Folding Wheelchair, 20" wide seat. Used only a few times. Excl cond. Detachable footrests, padded armrest, swing away legrest, lightweight & compact.

T: 07949 761300 (Walton)

Adverts for items (and groups of items) under £200 are free. Adverts for items and groups of items over £200 are £5 which we donate to Ashgate Hospice. To include a small picture, this is also a £5 donation.

E: paul@s40local.co.uk T: 07764 801080

Various: Childs wetsuit, small, light use, full length £10; Wetboots size 2 & 5 £5 pair; Gill buoyancy aids; Large, Youth & Small, as new £20 each; Vintage glass carbouy/ terrarium 17" diameter 21" tall £50 ono; Playmobil sets; Viking fort, Jailbreak, Wigwam, Egyptian, DHL van, Forklift, Sports car, plus other figures/ accessories - £various

T: 07918 730861 (Ashgate)

Various: 25 Horrid Henry Books £15; ELC Happyland Zoo, Pets Corner and Trainfull set with 12 animals and 5 people £20; Jaques London wooden pul along shape sorter (15 blocks) £4; Mr Potato Head £4.

T: 0770 9345844 (Newbold)

Le Creuset Pan Set: £30 ono

A selection of pans by Le Creuset in flame orange. Well used but still in good condition. Including a new griddle pan (never used).

T: 0781 750 5336 (Ashgate) British Postal Stamps: £Offers

A collection in a proper album, all mounted as required. Mintused - Traffic Lights eg: Some also on piece! All issues 1970 to 1980.

T: 01246 234788 (Walton)

WANTED: Working PC printer with cartridges etc. Willing to pay. Text: 07880 844761.

FREE: Free but need to collect by before 23 June. 3/4 seater Italian leather sofa; Small upright chest freezer; Beko washing machine.

T: 07591 707110 (Brampton)

Crossword

Fancy £20 just for filling in our crossword?

Send in your completed crossword to reach us by 27 June 2025 to S40 Local, 34 Westbrook Drive, Chesterfield S40 3PQ or take a photo/scan it to paul@s40local.co.uk ACROSS

1. Communication with instruction (8)

5. Animal worth fifty points (4)

7. Christian name of British novelist Kipling (7)

8. Prefix meaning below (5)

10. City in Turkey on the Aegean Sea (5)

11. Sheltered area around our bar (6)

13. Area of west Nottingham (6)

15. Let man go mad in the mind (6)

17. Capital of the Bahamas (6)

18. Used in all trades (5)

20. Two men relating to a monarch (5)

22. Eastern European republic with capital of Chisinau (7)