Bradfield Village Hall Newsletter - Winter 2011

BRADFIELD VILLAGE NEWSLETTER

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BRADFIELD, IN THE PEAK NATIONAL PARK

CHRIS, MANDY AND THE TEAM LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO A GENUINE FREE HOUSE AND

LOW BRADFIELD OPEN EVERY DAY 12 NOON TO 11.00 P.M.

PROGRAMME CHECK FOR VILLAGE HALL DECEMBER 2011 to FEBRUARY 2012

FRIENDLY COUNTRY PUB AT

Friday 2nd December Carol sing (see page 9) with Malcolm Nunn, 2337463

::: New Road, Low Bradfield, S. Yorkshire S6 6HW ::: Tel: (0114) 285 1280

 Real Ales from Bradfield Brewery including Farmers Blonde, Sheffield Steelers, our own house beer, Farmers Plough … together with two rotating guest beers and two real ciders

Friday 9th December Over 60‟s Party

Saturday 10th December

 Wholesome home cooked food served:

Bradflix Film Club open to all, (see pages 10 & 11) 3.00 p.m. – Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG), 7.00 p.m. – “It‟s A Wonderful Life”

 Lunchtimes 12 noon to 2.30 and evenings Wednesday to Saturday 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Friday 16th December

 Large beer garden with bouncy castle at weekends and school holidays

 All day Sunday until 7.00 p.m.  Quiz night Wednesday ::: Free entry, free buffet, gallon of beer to winner  Music Evening, all types: first Tuesday of the month ::: listen or join in  Cask Marque accredited for quality of cask ale Bus routes 61 or 62 drops outside the door Large car park available Celebrating 200 years as a pub in 2009 IN THE PEAK NATIONAL PARK 2

Carol sing (see page 9) with Malcolm Nunn, 2337463

Saturday 17th December Bradfield Farmer’s Market, Low Bradfield, 9,00 a.m.-3.00 p.m.

Saturday 17th December Bradfield Dance, 7.00 pm, for more information 2851227

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OTHER LOCAL EVENTS Bird and Bat Box painting and Sunday 27th November installation, meet at Livesey Street SPRITE/Sheffield’s Trout in Bridge at 9.30am-12.30pm, free the Town Project – refreshments Saturday 3rd December Gate Sale at Loxley Valley Community Farm,

Rodney Hill site, 10am-1pm, find out about the projects and buy Christmas gifts

Sunday 4th December Rivelin Valley Conservation Group

Xmas in Rivelin, outside the Pudding Ladies café from 1 1 a m - 3 p m , j o i n t h e RV C G , Rangers, Rivelin Infant School choir and orchestra, 2660203

Thursday 8th December Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group

„Something with a Christmas theme‟, b y M a l c o l m N u n n , Hillsborough Sport Arena, Hillsborough Park, 7.45pm, 2345215

Sunday 11th December Litter Pick, meeting place to be SPRITE/Sheffield’s Trout in confirmed at 9.30am-12.30pm, free the Town Project refreshments Sunday 11th December North Ranger Service

Work day on the common. Meet at 10am, (venue TBA: contact:2403578)

Monday 12th December Wadsley and Loxley Commoners

Carol singing (traditional and local) with refreshments, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road, 7.30, 2335331

Tuesday 10th January Rivelin Valley Conservation Group

Presentation by well known local campaigner and rambler Terry Howard - „Walking set in Stone‟, Stephen Hill Church, Benty Lane, Crosspool, 7.30, 2306194

Saturday 25th February North Ranger Service –

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BRADFIELD VILLAGE HALL 7th JANUARY 2012 2.00 P.M. ADULT: £7 CHILD (UP TO 16) £4 UNDER 2’s FREE FAMILY £20 (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) Tickets from Bradfield Post Office or call Lynn on Tel: 0114 285 1227 3

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Bradfield Parish Council

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Padley Farm, B & B

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Bradfield Village Hall

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The Plough

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The Old Horns

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Schoolrooms

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P & W Automobiles

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Smithy Garage

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Joanna Warwick, Chiropodist  PJN Roofing

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Lisa Abbott, Photographer

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GROUPS THAT MEET REGULARLY IN THE VILLAGE HALL

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With thanks for the support of all our sponsors …

Royal Hotel, Dungworth

Hallam Theatre Group presents

Saturday 4th February 7:30pm

 The newsletter is delivered free of charge to all households in High and Low Bradfield  If you would prefer to receive the newsletter by e-mail, please let us know.

Please send notices and articles to The Editor, Mrs Evelyn Cauwood, 30 Chase Road, Loxley, Sheffield S6 6RA Tel: (0114) 234 3385 :: email: s.cauwood@btinternet.com Deadline for next Newsletter :: Friday 17th February 2012 (March to May 2012 issue) Bradfield Village Newsletter does not endorse comments made in articles or statements made by contributors and/or advertisers to the newsletter 4

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Bradfield Village Hall

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Checkout Girls Written by Louise Roche

Bradfield Historical Society: First Monday: 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Malcolm Nunn 233 7463 Bradfield Ladies: Second Monday: 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Evelyn 234 3385 Yoga: Every Monday 10.00 a.m. Contact: Grace 285 1271

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Rhythm & Rhyme: Every Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.

(Parents and Toddlers) Contact: Amanda Cheetham 286 2981 Whist Drive: Every Tuesday: 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Pat Crawshaw 285 1377 Tai Chi: Every Tuesday: 6.30 p.m.— 7.45 p.m.

Contact: Grace 285 1271 Fox Cubs (Play Group): 9.30 a.m.— 11.00 a.m.

Contact: Nicola 234 7493 Badminton: 7.30 p.m.: Contact: Mark 285 1227 Mother and Child Group: Every Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 12 noon Run by Sheffield City Council Over 45’s Multi-sport: Every Thursday 4.00 p.m.—5.30 p.m.: Run by Sheffield City Council Zumba 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. : Contact : 07793 403969

Farmers Markets: 10.00 to 4.00 pm: Next to last Saturday of the month.

Saturday BRADFIELD DANCE: Next to last Saturday of the month With Clive Smith As Advertised … September to May :: BRADFLIX ::

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New Group

BRADFIELD VILLAGE HALL See our Web Site for what’s on weekly, monthly and Special Events through the year: www.bradfieldvillagehall.org.uk

VILLAGE HALL OVER 60’s PARTY Friday 9th December 2011 4.30 p.m. to approx. 9.00 p.m.

Tea :: Entertainment :: Supper Bar Are you over 60?

Do you live within the boundary of High or Low Bradfield?

Did you know that you are entitled to join us in the village hall for a Christmas Party?

For catering purposes we need to issue invitations: these are free but we cannot invite you if we don’t know you are there.

Would you like to be included?

Please contact Lynn (285 1227)

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ST. NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, BRADFIELD Sunday worship every week at 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

All welcome

Sunday worship every week at 10.30am and 6.30pm All welcome Sunday 18th December at 6.30pm Carols by Candle Light

P-J-NAYLOR ROOFING SPECIALIST SPECIALISING IN  Traditional Stone Slate Roofing

 Velux Roof Windows Sun Pipes

 Leadwork & Valley-Flashings

 Traditional methods practised since 1987

 Slating & Tiling

 Repairs & Maintenance

 Fully qualified in all aspects of Slating, Tiling & Leadwork

Christmas Eve 24th December at 4pm The Christingle Service A service especially for families with young children

Planned roof maintenance programme (Prevention is often better than the cure). For more information contact P.J. Naylor.

Christmas Eve 24th December at 11.30pm Christmas Communion

All domestic works carried out including

FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING ENQUIRIES LARGE OR SMALL  Pointing to brick & stonework  Chimney repairs

Christmas Day 25th December at 10.30am Christmas Communion For any enquiries concerning baptisms, weddings or other matters, please contact the Rector, the Revd Alan Isaacson (0114) 285 1225 e-mail: alan.isaacson@sheffield.anglican.org www.achurchnearyou.com/bradfield-st-nicholas

 Guttering—renew or repair

 Fall pipes, etc ...

General external repairs NO JOB TOO SMALL  BASED IN BRADFIELD DALE, S6 For a free quotation and advice call Paul Naylor  Tel: 0114 285 1814

 Mob: 07776 094 347

The church is usually open every day 9.-00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (or dusk if sooner)

PJN C-G-L-I

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Centre Point is an organisation that provides housing for vulnerable young people aged 16-24.

At the Farmers Market on Saturday 19th November, Grace Windle organised and ran the kitchen to raise funds. On offer were Bacon sarnies, soup, cakes, coffee and teas, etc.

The effort raised £250 … this amount will help to house a young person for quite a while. For example, a 12 a month donation will help to keep one person for one month.

See … Sponsor a Room | Centrepoint (http://www.centrepointroom.org.uk) With many thanks to all who supported the effort by baking, supplying soup and cakes, cooking the bacon and serving, etc., etc.

On the 19th November, collecting for Children in Need, a group of girls from Bradfield School ... in their pyjamas ... ran around Damflask, Bradfield village, the Farmers Market and the Schoolrooms.

They raised £100.55p.

Thank you to all who supported them.

Well done, everyone.

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BRADFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Our e-mail address is: Bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk By the time these notes are read we will have completed our programme of events for 2011 and I am in the process of booking speakers/events for 2012. Our first meeting in 2012 will be the AGM on Monday March 5th.

Our e-mail address is: Bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk

THE ROYAL AT DUNGWORTH Main Road, Tel: 0114 2851213

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Royal.

Family’s looking for a place to relax with small children look no further

Enjoy fine ales, Now selling Bradfield Brewery – Yorkshire Farmer Plus 1 other guest Ale Opening times Mon to Fri 6pm – 11pm Sat 12noon – 11pm Sun 12noon – 4pm & 7pm – 1030pm Food served Mon to Fri 6pm – 8pm Sat 12noon – 8pm Sun 12noon – 2.30pm

Christmas meal bookings now being taken 5 courses £19.95 Visit the website or ring for menus 4 star Accomodation available 8

Email: Info@royalhotel-dungworth.co.uk www.royalhotel-dungworth.co.uk 37

THE OLD BRADFIELD VILLAGE HALL MEMORIES OF MRS ENA GARNETT

By Bradfield Newsletter’s Roving Reporter

HEATING THE HALL Originally, heating was supplied by two black pot-bellied stoves, one at each end of the hall. One difficulty with these was that if the wind was in the wrong direction, it would be difficult to get them going.

The coal was delivered in tons which were tipped up outside. Then it had to be shovelled it into a big hole. Just after the war, when the hall was returned to the control of the village, my father installed calor gas. As a replacement for the tilly lamps and stoves, the calor gas was a godsend.

However, there was once a leak and my dad went into the false roof with a box of matches and I was downstairs with the cylinders.

He said ―When I shout yes, turn it that way … turn it off‖.

I turned it the wrong way and it blew back into his face.

When he appeared he was just like one of the black and white minstrels … the only bit you could see was the whites of his eyes. I was terrified.

I ran away and wouldn’t come back home. Anyway, he had found the leak alright, but it was a silly way of doing it.

And then they built an extension onto the front of the village hall and put in central heating … I can’t just remember when that was … but I do remember that it was a temperamental system.

More of Ena’s memories to come …

If you have any memories of old Bradfield, or know of anyone willing to share their memories, please contact Evelyn on: 234 3385 or e-mail: Evelyn Cauwood: s.cauwood@btinternet.com 36

BRADFIELD VILLAGE HALL 2ND DECEMBER 2011 & 16TH DECEMBER 2011 7:30PM TICKETS £5 FROM BRADFIELD POST OFFICE OR TEL: MALCOLM NUNN 0114 2337463 9

Day and Date Saturday 10th December

Time

Showing

3.00 p.m.

Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)

7.00 p.m.

NEW: “It’s A Wonderful Life” (U)

Sunday 1st January

3.00 p.m.

“Back to the Future” (Digitally remastered)

Saturday 14th January

3.00 p.m.

The Smurfs (U)

7.00 p.m.

The Inbetweeners Movie (15)

Saturday 28th January

7.00 p.m.

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert

Saturday 11th February

3.00 pm.

TBA … See website or notices

7.00 p.m.

TBA … See website or notices

In the last issue, we asked whether anyone could put names to any of these people? Replies included an e-mail from Malcolm Nunn (Parish Archivist) who holds the original copy of this photograph and inscribed on the back, written at the time is: Left to Right: Ned Parkin (on bike): Arthur Parkin (landlord-standing): Norman Worrall (on bike): Teddy Horsfield (standing): Harry Parkin (on bike), Colin ―Squabs‖ Kenyon (on bike): and it is dated 1926.

TO MY WIFE, SYLVIA

The latest poem from Keith Willmott of Stannington is a personal tribute to his wife, who is now registered blind The day we wed, was snowy and cold And the light was fading fast.

As we took our vows, to have and to hold I knew that our love would last.

For nearly sixty years, we’ve been as one From girl and boy to main and wife.

When I picked you, I knew I’d won The best prize of my life.

We’re now in the autumn of our life But my heart still skips a beat When I see you, my darling wife And we wave from across the street.

Your sight is fading now my dear, But I hope you will always see How much you’re loved, after all the years From our start to eternity.

LES NAYLOR LOCAL HANDYMAN (trustworthy senior tradesman) NO JOB TOO SMALL—INSIDE OR OUT PLEASE CALL Tel: (0114) 233 1008 Mob: 0778 6285 601 10

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CHUCKLE CORNER

HOW TO JOIN BRADFLIX All you need to do is turn up to a film, fill in the form and pay the relevant fee.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:  Adult—£25.00  Students / OAP’s—£18.00  Under 16’s—£10 (associated adult ticket required: (U16 on 1st Jan.))

 Family—£50.00 (2 adults, children U16 free)

DAY MEMBERSHIP (one price only):  £4.00 per film Refreshments (popcorn, sweets, ice cream, etc.) and licensed bar available MORE INFORMATION: If you would like to know more please feel free to ask Jim Muirhead or James Powell or visit the web site www.bradflix.co.uk

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At present, only two out of the UK‟s 15 national parks have a proportion of their members directly elected - both in Scotland - the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond & the Trossachs. In each case they are community members, their equivalent of parish members.

-endMedia inquiries to: Barbara Crossley, communications officer, Peak District National Park Authority, 01629 816389 or barbara.crossley@peakdistrict.gov.uk

Macmillan Coffee Morning 24th September 2011 Sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and generosity of all who in any way supported the coffee morning in St Nicholas’ Church.

Proprietor, STEVE HAMMOND

SMITHY GARAGE MOTOR SERVICES LTD Low Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LB

We raised an amazing £825 to be used in the Palliative Care Unit of Northern General Hospital.

Josie & Mary

A work of art in vegetables and Yorkshire puddings!

Michael and Gavin are always happy to help Tel: 0114 285 1477 Mob: 078 1271 4001 12

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Zumba fitness comes to the Bradfield Village Hall

National Park Authority sets out views on direct elections The Peak District National Park Authority, one of two national park authorities chosen by the Government to pilot direct elections, is recommending that all 22 of its council and parish members should be considered for election.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) asked the Peak District and the New Forest to pilot direct elections following a review of the governance of England‟s 10 national parks, the results of which came out last month.

At present, the Peak District National Park Authority is governed by 30 members, 16 of whom are councillors appointed by district, county and city councils within the national park, six elected by parish councils within the park, and eight appointed by the Defra Secretary of State for their national expertise.

Defra has already ruled out applying direct elections to the Secretary of State-appointed members, who are recruited as experts on major national park issues such as cultural heritage, landscape conservation, recreation management and planning.

But Defra has asked for the Authority‟s views on how many council or parish members should be directly elected, without increasing the overall size of the Authority.

A majority of members decided it would be wrong to be selective about asking council or parish members to give up their seats, and therefore all 22 should be put forward, and it would be up to Defra to decide.

They also voted on the principles on which direct elections should be held: That local residents achieve a greater sense of ownership of Authority decisions.

That elections do not damage the working relationships with local aurhorities or parish councils.

That the most cost-effective and efficient process should be identified.

That the costs of holding elections should not be borne by the Authority.

Authority chair Tony Favell, a High Peak Borough councillor and resident of the national park for 40 years, said: “There is clearly an argument for direct elections giving local people a greater sense of engagement with the Authority. But we must be extremely careful that the valuable working relationships built up over 60 years with our partners in the local authorities and parishes are not lost in this process.”

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Ivan Moore and Christine Ventour from dance and fitness company MoVe are set to introduce the first season of Zumba at Bradfield Village Hall. Weekly sessions will be offered on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm , with the first session on Thursday 10th November.

What is Zumba?

Zumba fitness is a latin inspired dance exercise and fitness programme that combines dance-like movements with cardio, endurance and toning fitness, all set to the most exciting of latin rhythms. Zumba is not dance, so don’t worry if you aren’t a dancer. Zumba is the most popular fitness and exercise routine in the world, and many people are already enjoying the benefits of Zumba classes. But don’t worry if you are new to Zumba. All you need is enthusiasm and a sense of fun.

Our easy to learn routines are designed to tone your whole body; your legs, your arms and especially your tummy. People enjoy the various benefits of Zumba for a range of different reasons, but mainly because they find it is a fun way to develop fitness, lose weight and become better toned and more supple.

There are many other benefits of coming along to Zumba classes. But don’t just take our word for it. Come along and join in and find out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed, and you will participate in a fitness experience that will leave you wanting to come back again and again.

The sessions operate on a first come first served basis and participant numbers are limited, so do come early. Just wear lightweight, loose, comfortable clothing; and trainers are fine.

You might want to bring some water and a small towel!

For more information, please contact MoVe at ivan.moveonline@live.co.uk or phone 07793403969.

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PADLEY FARM B&B Dungworth Green, Sheffield, Yorkshire S6 6HE Padley Farm is situated in the tranquil village of Dungworth, the comfortable stylishly decorated rooms all have king-sized beds, Freeview TV and hostess trays with panoramic views spanning across the Bradfield Parish, where you can stroll around the Dam Flask reservoir then enjoy the food, shopping and markets in Bradfield. All this and you are only minutes from the town centre of Sheffield where you can shop till you drop or enjoy the nightlife. You can enjoy great food from our village pub and nearby pubs and restaurant, and spend your days visiting the attractions in and around Sheffield.

For more information visit our website www.padleyfarm.co.uk where you can also book online or call today and make your reservation on 0114 2851427

Joanna Warwick HPC REGISTERED CHIROPODIST 16 Eden Drive, Loxley, S6 6TE Tel: 07 912 884 179 Evening & Saturday appointments available Convenient Parking—Disabled Access Westfield/Simply Health (Formerly HAS) Approved

Foot Spa

Foot Massage

In-growing toe nails

Verruca Treatments

Fungal Nail Treatments

Callous & Corn Removal

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A website has been set up under: www.bradfield-walkers.org.uk where more details can be found.

Our final walk for 2011 will take place on Wednesday December 28th and will start at 10.30am from Low Bradfield car park – route to be determined according to weather/conditions and return around 1.30pm.

Our walk on Sunday January 8th will start from Loxley village green (junction of Loxley Road/Rodney Hill) at 10.30am and return around 1.00pm. Again the route will be determined by the weather/conditions on the day.

I am in the process of compiling our walks programme for 2012 and hopefully will be available by the time these two walks are undertaken.

There will be no walk in February but we have two in March which will be in the form of ―The Great Sheffield Flood Anniversary Walks‖ on Saturday March 10th from Low Bradfield car park at 10.30am and Sunday March 11th from Malin Bridge Supertram Terminus again at 10.30am Anyone is welcome to join these walks and should bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing/footwear.

For further information contact Malcolm Nunn on 0114-2337463 Walk Packs – Packs of descriptive walks are available, there are 6 long and 6 short walks packs and are available ―Free of Charge‖ from myself or Bradfield Parish council Offices.

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PLACE DIRECTOR OF CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ Tel: 0114 273 4700

Fax: 0114 273 5009

Email: paul.billington@sheffield.gov.uk Date: 27th September 2011

Ref: PB/AR

Dear Bradfield in Bloom, On behalf of myself, our Cabinet Member; Councillor Leigh Bramall and my Sheffield in Bloom team, may I offer you our sincerest congratulations on your achievement in this yearâ€&#x;s Yorkshire In Bloom Competition.

The work that you do is truly valued by the Council and I know that it makes a huge difference both locally and to the city as a whole.

I hope that you are pleased with your Silver Gilt Rose Award, it is a very well deserved recognition of all of your hard work and commitment.

Again, thank you and everyone involved in your entry for all of your hard work and dedication, it is appreciated.

Yours sincerely

Paul Billington Director of Culture and Environment

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GERTIE GREENTHUMB SAYS …

One of the best things about Spring, for me, is seeing the buds on the trees, the leaves unfurling and the garden waking up from its Winter hibernation. Autumn is characterised by those same leaves, and Bradfield really comes into its own at this time of year. As I look across Bradfield Dale I see the rusty bracken, the plum pudding heather, and the gorgeous russets from the browning trees.

One of life’s simplest pleasures is kicking piles of leaves in the Autumn, but they can be useful for the garden too. I you have a spare corner, maybe a space behind the shed or greenhouse, bag up those leaves in bin liners and stow them away. By next summer you will have some lovely leaf mould to mulch your flowerbeds when they need a little help retaining moisture. My pelargoniums are still flowering, and I know friends have said that their perennials are waking up thinking it’s Spring again. The Indian Summer and mild weather in the last few weeks seem to be confusing the poor things. If like me, you are finding plants like hollyhocks and delphiniums coming into bud once more, nip them off. At this time of year your summer flowering perennials need to be storing energy, rather than expending it on flowers. If you want some colour for Autumn/Winter hardy shrubs like pyracanthus and callicarpa are great, together with the very seasonal holly (and the birds love them). For some Christmas colour (indoors) you can plant Amaryllis bulbs now and their triffid like blooms should be a welcome contrast to the greys of Winter.

I am anxiously waiting for the first proper hard frost to sample my brussels sprouts. However frost isn’t good for all veg. I still have a few spring cabbages, and some savoys. If the weather turns these may benefit from a layer of straw or news paper . If you want to you can plant early peas like Feltham First and broad beans like Bunyan’s Exhibition now. This may need some protection over winter (especially if it is as persistently cold as it was last year), so keep an eye on them. Veg beds can be covered over for the winter now. If they need it, fork on some well rotted manure before covering with black plastic, this way the worms will do most of the work for you!

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COME ALONG TO BRADFIELD VILLAGE HALL’S

Sheffield & District LTA Grade 4 Tournament July 2011 Adele Finley and Holly Smith … Winners 14&U Girls Doubles with President

CRAFT FAIR 27TH November 2011

Some of the players and spectators : Centenary Cup Tournament : Sept 2011

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One of the Holiday Fun Sessions—younger children 4-6 years with coach Emily Kirk (far right) and helpers 25

BRADFIELD TENNIS CLUB

By Margaret H French

Once just a summer sport, tennis is now played all year round thanks to all weather surfaces, modern rackets and floodlights.

The Tennis Club is therefore a hub of activity some part of every day, every week, weather permitting, with this Autumn being particularly kind.

A full programme includes social sessions for adults, clubs for youngsters, matches, match practice and coaching for all ages and standards. The summer holiday fun sessions for children were extremely popular and attracted 50+ children each week.

The outcome was an increase in both children and adults becoming members with membership now 170+, all of whom are within the Parish or have local connections.

The annual club tournaments were once again popular : Otter Double winners: Pauline Clarson and Josh Galley Centenary Cup winners: Margaret French and Nathan Rutherford The Intermediates (11+ years) form a strong contingent of the club: they train, practise and compete with enthusiasm in their matches when they are regularly against players from much bigger clubs. They are all loyal and a credit to themselves and their families and great ambassadors for the club.

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BETH MERRYMAN 12th November 1938—25th September, 2011

Our condolences go to the family, Ian, Russell, Rachael and 4 grandchildren.

Beth will mostly be remembered for her ready smile, and for helping to run the Smithy Garage with husband Ian. She was always ready to welcome new comers to the village, as she was with us when we first arrived here.

She was very proud of her children and grandchildren.

Grace & Mick Windle

RUTH LABEDZ 31st May 1926—5th October 2011 Born Ruth Robinson at Rose Cottage, Ughill, the eldest of 4 children. Went to school at Low Bradfield and Ecclesfield Grammar. Walked to St Nicholas’ twice on Sundays to sing in the choir. On leaving school, she went to work at Wilsons Snuff company.

Ruth married Phillip Sherratt in 1947 and they lived at Tideswell. After Phillip’s death in 1948, she went to Teacher Training College at Chorley and taught in many schools around Sheffield, including Low Bradfield.

On New Year’s Day, 1953, she married Waldick Labedz, and they lived at Stannington, where they had 3 children; Susan, Steven and Anna. A devoted wife and mother, she was very proud of her children’s achievements and also her grandchildren.

Ruth had a great community spirit and cared for the rural community. For 24 years she was a Bradfield Parish Councillor, being Chairman twice, also a school governor at more than one school.

Involved in many local groups, at the time of her sudden death was chairman of Stannington Ladies Fellowship. She loved travelling and meeting people and had just been on a cruise when she died.

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In August, members of the Yoga & Tai Chi classes took off to York Races in style ...

Ladies … your carriage awaits ...

The horses cross the line

The riders meet the press

And … with varying degrees of financial success a fantastic day was had by all …

Cheers, everyone!!

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