Holmesfield Parish Council Newsletter - February 2020 by Holmesfeldian

Barry Wheat

PARISH COUNCILLORS

(Chairman), Planning, Newsletter Holmesfield Amenity Trust Phil Reaney (Vice-Chairman), Road Safety, Footpaths & 0114 289 1167 Bridleways, Henry Fanshawe Foundation Carol Huckerby NEDDC Liaison, Penny Acres School 0114 289 0468 Holmesfield Relief in Need, Holmesfield Education Foundation Charities Dr. Mark Blagden Transport 0114 289 0018

0114 289 0243

Michael Banks 0114 289 1286

Bernard Hoare

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Shirley Reaney 0114 289 1167

Dr. David Ward

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Football Field, Neighbourhood Watch, Police Liaison Playground, Village Society Peak Park, Dronfield Relief in Need Charity Village Hall

Wynford Rosser Environment 0114 289 0417 Liz Boswell (Clerk) 07758 460757 8 Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote. DE11 8AD holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk Village Hall Letting Officer & Caretaker: Lucy Perry - 01246 721255 / 07752 478866 holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com Tree Warden: Nick Deniff 0114 2899359 Newsletter Editor: Nick Wheat 0781 1446450 Newsletter Distribution: Ken & Sandra Hunt 0114 2899257 District Councillor: Carol Huckerby 0114 2890468 County Councillor: Angelique Foster 07970 741781 Member of Parliament: Lee Rowley 020 7219 4197 Police: Non-emergency 101 www.crimestoppers-uk.org 0800 555111 Crimestoppers:

HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL HIRING RATES Main Hall : Small Hall : Committee Room : Kitchen :

£14.00 per Hour £10.00 per Hour £8.50 per Hour £6.00 per Hour

A refundable bond of £20.00 is required at the time of booking to cover any breakages and damage. Parties running later than 9pm will be charged an additional £40.00 to cover clean up time. Residents living in the Parish of Holmesfield will receive a 10% discount for Private Functions. Licensable activities such as music, dancing and particularly the sale of alcohol may require a Temporary Event Notice which must be applied for at the licensing section of North East Derbyshire District Council prior to the booking.

For more information and bookings please contact the Hall Letting Officer, Lucy Perry: 01246 721255 / 07752 478866 holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com

INFORMATION ON LOCAL SERVICES Derbyshire County Council: County Hall, Tel: 01629 580000 Call Derbyshire 0845 6058058 Monday – Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm Education, Libraries, Rights of Way, Social Services, Gritting, Street Lighting, Pot Holes, Trading Standards. North East Derbyshire District Council 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield. S42 6NG. Tel: 01246 231111 Bulk Waste, Council Tax, Dog Wardens, Energy Advice, Environmental Health, Fly Tipping, Housing, Event Licensing, Pest Control, Planning, Recycling and Refuse, Street Cleaning Holmesfield Parish Council: Tel: 07758 460757 Bus Shelters, Dog Bins, Playground, Village Hall, Grit Bins. 3

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WELCOME TO HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL

We offer an exciting programme of community classes, fitness, wellbeing and creative classes for all.

Mondays

Yoga : Suitable for all. Contact Nic: 07780 550232. 9.45am start. Art Class : Develop your creative talents. Class suitable for all. Contact Glen: 07368 304106. 10am start. Chair Based Exercise : Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK. Contact Kerry: 07923 672165. 1.15pm start. Rhythmix Dance : Inspire confidence, dance technique and performance skills. Dance and gymnastics classes for all children from pre-school to teens. Contact Jess & Hayley: 07725 908390. From 4pm. Zumba : Latin Inspired dance/fitness class. If you love to dance, enjoy moving to great music and want to keep fit then this class is for you - feel good fitness suitable for all. Contact: Lucy 0775 2478866. 7pm start.

Tuesdays

Keep Fit : Aerobics and body conditioning exercises suitable for all. Contact Geraldine: 07594 684676. 7.30pm start.

Thursdays

Rhythmix Dance : Inspire confidence, dance technique and performance skills. Dance and gymnastics classes for all children from pre-school to teens. Contact Jess or Hayley: 07725 908390. 10am start. Keep Fit : Aerobics and body conditioning exercises suitable for all. Contact Geraldine: 07594 684676. 7.30pm start.

Fridays

Pilates : Suitable for all. Contact Sally: 07596 449987. 9.45 start. Paws & Play : Dog training for you and your dog (must pre-book). Contact Lindsay: 07871 594529. Runs 12-2pm.

Saturdays

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VILLAGE HALL CALENDAR : FEBRUARY 2020 1st February (Sat.)

3rd February (Mon.)

4th February (Tues.)

5th February (Wed.)

6th February (Thurs.)

7th February (Fri.) 8th February (Sat.) 9th February (Sun.)

10th February (Mon.)

11th February (Tues.) 12th February (Wed.) 13th February (Thurs.) 14th February (Fri.) 15th February (Sat.) 17th February (Mon.) 18th February (Tues.) 20th February (Thurs.) 21st February (Fri.) 22nd February (Sat.) 23rd February (Sun.)

Yoga (suitable for all - contact Jo Carter: 07568 561509) Yoga (suitable for all - contact Nic: 07780 550232) Art Class (suitable for all - contact Glen Wright: 07368 304106 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise Class - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance Classes for children Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness Class suitable for all - contact Lucy: 0775 2478866 Toddler Group Penny Acres School Paws & Play – Dog Training - contact Lindsay Hermann: 07871 594529 Keep Fit Holmesfield Gardening Association Kilner Cakes Workshop - contact Andrea: 07961 454943 Rhythmix Dance Classes (pre-school children & parents welcome) Thought For The Day Cedars Keep Fit Pilates (suitable for all - contact Sally: 07596 449987) Paws & Play – Dog Training - contact Lindsay Hermann: 07871 594529 Yoga (suitable for all - contact Jo Carter: 07568 561509) Kilner Cakes Workshop - contact Andrea: 07961 454943 Rhythmix Dance Party Yoga (suitable for all - contact Nic: 07780 550232) Art Class (suitable for all - contact Glen Wright: 07368 304106 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise Class - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance Classes for children Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness Class suitable for all - contact Lucy: 0775 2478866 Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Toddler Group Penny Acres School Paws & Play – Dog Training - contact Lindsay Hermann: 07871 594529 Keep Fit Holmesfield Parish Council Meeting Rhythmix Dance Classes (pre-school children & parents welcome) Cedars Keep Fit Pilates (suitable for all - contact Sally: 07596 449987) Paws & Play – Dog Training - contact Lindsay Hermann: 07871 594529 Yoga (suitable for all - contact Jo Carter: 07568 561509) Yoga (suitable for all - contact Nic: 07780 550232) Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise Class - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance Classes for children Keep Fit Rhythmix Dance Classes (pre-school children & parents welcome) Cedars Keep Fit Pilates (suitable for all - contact Sally: 07596 449987) Yoga (suitable for all - contact Jo Carter: 07568 561509) 7 Private Hire Yoga (suitable for all - contact Nic: 07780 550232)

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Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall

10.15 - 11.45pm 9.45 - 11.15am 10.00 - 12noon

Main Hall

1.30 - 2.30pm

Main Hall

4.00 - 6.00pm

Main Hall

7.00 - 8.00pm

Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall

10.00 - 11.30am 1.30 - 3.30pm 4.30 - 7.00pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 7.30 - 9.30pm 6.00 - 8.00pm 10.00 - 11.00am 12.30 - 1.45pm 2.00 - 3.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 9.45 - 10.45am 11.30 - 2.00pm 10.00 - 12noon 12.30 - 2.30pm 10.00 - 12noon 9.45 - 11.15am 10.00 - 12noon

Main Hall

1.30 - 2.30pm

Main Hall

4.00 - 6.00pm

Main Hall

7.00 - 8.00pm

Committee Room Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Committee Room Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall

8.00 - 9.00pm 10.00 - 11.30am 1.30 - 3.30pm 5.45 - 6.45pm 7.30 - 8.30pm from 7.30pm 10.00 - 11.00am 2.00 - 3.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 9.45 - 10.45am 11.30 - 2.00pm 10.15 - 11.45pm 9.45 - 11.15am

Main Hall

1.30 - 2.30pm

Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall

4.00 - 6.00pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 10.00 - 11.00am 2.00 - 3.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 9.45 - 10.45am 10.15 - 11.45pm 9.45 - 11.15am

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18th February (Tues.) Keep Fit Rhythmix Dance Classes (pre-school children & parents welcome) 20th February (Thurs.) Cedars Keep Fit 21st February (Fri.) Pilates (suitable for all - contact Sally: 07596 449987) 22nd February (Sat.) Yoga (suitable for all - contact Jo Carter: 07568 561509) 23rd February (Sun.) Private Hire Yoga (suitable for all - contact Nic: 07780 550232) Art Class (suitable for all - contact Glen Wright: 07368 304106 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise Class - contact 24th February (Mon.) Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance Classes for children Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness Class suitable for all - contact Lucy: 0775 2478866 Toddler Group 25th February (Tues.) Penny Acres School Keep Fit Rhythmix Dance Classes (pre-school children & parents welcome) 27th February (Thurs.) Cedars Keep Fit 28th February (Fri.) Pilates (suitable for all - contact Sally: 07596 449987)

Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall

7.30 - 8.30pm 10.00 - 11.00am 2.00 - 3.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 500 9.45 - 10.45am 10.15 - 11.45pm 9.45 - 11.15am 10.00 - 12noon

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Main Hall

4.00 - 6.00pm

Main Hall

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Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Small Hall

10.00 - 11.30am 1.30 - 3.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 10.00 - 11.00am 2.00 - 3.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 9.45 - 10.45am

VILLAGE HALL CALENDAR : FEBRUARY 2020

POLICE REPORT The Police website reports that during November 2019 crimes in the Parish included four offences including incidents of violence on Vicarage Close and The Crescent, criminal damage in the vicinity of Moorwood Lane and Baslow Road and anti-social behaviour on Moorwood Lane. A further report for December has been received highlighting one theft and one attempted dwelling burglary, no further information is currently available.

REPORTING HGVS FLOUTING WEIGHT LIMIT Following a visit from our local PCSOs the Parish Council learnt that vehicles flouting the weight restrictions through the Parish can now be reported as traffic incidents on the Derbyshire Constabulary Website as below. www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/rti/report-a-road-traffic-incident

HOLMESFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Our next meeting is on Monday 10th February, 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Village Hall Committee Room (everyone welcome). Please contact Alison Smith on 0114 289 0230 who is the Holmesfield Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator.

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PLANNING MATTERS Parish Council Comment on Applications 19/01177/FLH : Mr. S. Heald – Pennon Lea, Millthorpe Lane, Holmesfield – Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey rear and side extensions with formation of a new gable end to roof and balcony. COMMENT Whilst there are no objections in principle to the application, concerns are raised about the inappropriately large area of flat roof, which it is considered would benefit from a pitched roof to match the existing bungalow. 19/01197/FL : Mr. & Mrs. Corker – Cowley Hall Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield – Application for American barn style stables and manege (revised scheme of 19/00325/FL). NO COMMENT 19/00786/FL : Mr. M. Jacques – Cartledge Hall Fam, Cartledge Lane, Holmesfield – Demolition of a range of existing buildings (formerly used in association with the livery business and riding school); conversion of existing buildings (formerly used in association with the livery business and riding school) to form a single dwelling; restoration and retention of ancillary building: and erection of four new dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and access (conservation area / affecting a public right of way). COMMENT To comment that whilst the Parish Council appreciate the need to renovate the existing agricultural buildings now that there is insufficient working land associated with the property. There are concerns that the proposal is over development of the site in the conservation area with a number of new buildings. It would be preferred if more use could be made of the format of the existing buildings. Also the access is a long and very narrow track, with a poor visibility splay on to Cartledge Lane, which may be deemed unsuitable for increased traffic. District Council Decisions None.

RUTLAND ARMS COFFEE MORNINGS Everybody is welcome to the village coffee morning every Monday morning from 10.30am at the Rutland Arms, Holmesfield. Bring a friend, walk the dog or just come and ‘chit chat’ and catch up on the local gossip - we look forward to seeing you. 11

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500 ISSUES OF HOLMESFIELD PARISH NEWSLETTERS The first Holmesfield Parish Council newsletter was published in 1977 as just a flyer proposed by the then Chairman, Geoff Willan, and then delivered to every household in the village. The Parish Council subsequently produced a black and white magazine format with various editors up until March 2012. In April 2012, John Boswell took over editorship and the magazine was enhanced further by the addition of a full colour cover produced by Nick Wheat who has continued as editor from 2016. This edition sees the 500th Newsletter produced by Holmesfield Parish Council and the councillors would like to take this opportunity to thank the editors both past and present, Ken and Sandra Hunt who send the bundles of magazines to the dedicated team of local people who have delivered the newsletters in all weathers, and the many advertisers who have supported us over the years which helps to fund the ability to maintain a free copy to every household in the Parish. Finally, a special thank-you to the head-master of Penny Acres school, Mr Radcliffe, plus his staff and pupils for the splendid photograph that adorns the front cover of this special issue. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the next 500 newsletters!

TO ALL DOG OWNERS Dog fouling issues are the worst they have ever been in Holmesfield. Most people take poo bags out with then and remove it, but others give all dog owners a bad name by leaving it. The irresponsible ones do not use poo bags, they go out under the cover of darkness and think picking it up does not apply to them. Some go out in broad daylight and leave a mess on footpaths used by the children on their way to school. It is not in one particular place but in several areas in the village. The small minority of dog owners who do not clean up after their dog are putting children at risk of serious illness. It is not nice to step in it, push a wheelchair through it, drive a mobility scooter through it or worse fall in it. REMINDER: It is against the law to allow a dog to foul in a public place and make no attempt to clean it up. The maximum penalty from a criminal prosecution in a court may be ÂŁ1,000. Please keep Holmesfield dog poo clean.

HOLMESFIELD FLOWER CLUB There is no Flower Club meeting in February. A new programme is in preparation for 2020 and we look forward to welcoming members and guests next year!

NO. 43 BUS TIMETABLE CHANGES Holmesfield residents that catch the No.43 bus from Dronfield Woodhouse to Chesterfield or Sheffield are reminded that a revised timetable is now in effect. For further details check online at: www.derbysbus.info/times/timetables/043C-200126.pdf 15

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ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SPEEDING MOTORISTS IN HOLMESFIELD? If so the village needs your help to educate drivers in the error of their ways! The Parish Council have over several years requested assistance from Derbyshire Highways to manage the speed through the 30mph areas of the village especially on the two “B” roads. We have suggested reducing the speed limits approaching the village to allow motorists the opportunity to slow down before entering the restricted areas; or to provide reduced road width at the 30mph areas to give the impression of a narrowing of the road or to provide illuminated warning/ smiley faces advising of speeds. Derbyshire CC’s policy is to only implement speed/safety measures after major accidents and thankfully we have not had any of these. “CREST” the Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team have on several occasions been operating speed cameras around the village but it is the Police Safer Neighbourhood teams (SNT’s) who are managing what is now termed the Community Speed Watch (CSW) CSW is a national initiative where active members of local communities join with the support of the Police to monitor speeds of vehicles using radar speed detection devices. Volunteers from local communities work alongside Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) to monitor speeding traffic in their areas. Vehicles that are found by CSW volunteers to be driving in excess of the speed limit are referred to the Police with the aim of educating drivers to reduce their speed. In cases where education is blatantly ignored and evidence of repeat or excessive offences are noted, enforcement and prosecution may follow. Volunteers will receive appropriate training and annual refreshers, and are supported by the Safer Neighbourhood Policing Teams (SNTs). The scheme aims to cater for the problem of real or perceived speed related offending. Through partnership with the community it is to be used in circumstances that are necessary, justifiable and proportionate to: • Reduce death and injury on the roads • Improve the quality of life for local communities • Improve driver behaviour through education • Expand public knowledge of the dangers of inappropriate speed Speed Watch activity is not about interfering with neighbours’ behaviour; it is a proactive solution to improve road safety and the quality of life for everyone in the community. Who can volunteer? Anybody over the age of 18 can volunteer. Anybody over the age of 80 who wishes to volunteer must submit their details to the provider of Derbyshire Constabulary’s insurance for further consideration. Volunteer Training When attending CSW training, volunteers can expect to cover health and safety, CSW guidelines and how to use the radar devices. There will be an opportunity for a member of Derbyshire Constabulary to head out with the groups on their first site check for further demonstration of the radar device. So are you willing to volunteer – if so in the first instance contact Phil Reaney tel 0114 2891167 or email at preaney@btinternet.com. We cannot hope to manage speeding traffic without your help 17

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HOLMESFIELD GARDENING ASSOCIATION Our speaker at the January meeting was Dr Steven Furniss who gave a very interesting talk on the topic of Alpine Gardens. He covered his own life story whilst at the same time explaining that his grandmother had been his inspiration as a gardener, and despite encouragement from his father to take up sports by the time he became a student, he had spent his grant on acquiring a plot of land on which to create a garden for his now large collection of Alpines. He went on to describe the trials and tribulations involved in establishing his life time’s ambition of having a comprehensive alpine garden. It was agreed that his talk was excellent and very much enjoyed. The Association’s Garden Visits and Program Organiser, Mrs Hillary Olson, is hoping to arrange a evening visit to Dr Furniss’s garden and is awaiting confirmation of this. The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting on 5th February. Please remember to bring your Hyacinths for the Hyacinth Competition. Whatever their stage of growth they could be the winners! The following meeting on 4th March will be Mr Andy Hubbuck who will be giving a talk on Showing and Growing Sweet Peas. At the meeting on 1st April, Mr Norman Crowson will be talking about the Lea Brook Valley. In May, evening visits to gardens begin – if you are interested in joining the Gardening Association, you can come along to any meeting to give us a whirl. There is a small fee to join and in the winter our meetings begin at 7.30 pm at Holmesfield Village hall on the first Wednesday of the month (a little earlier in the Summer). If more information is required you can ring our Garden visits and programme Organiser Hillary Olson on 01142890927 or Frances Webb on 01142890003.

HOLMESFIELD FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS SOCIETY We are at the moment recruiting interested people to our committee,we meet usually 4 times a year and the meetings last about 70 minutes for more information please phone Robin Greetham on 01246412767 . The society is in the process of producing a book on the rights of way in Holmesfield if anyone has any photos of these paths please could they forward them to Roger Webb: webby@rogerdundige.plus.com 19

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HOLMESFIELD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Residents are reminded that this ancient village charity, dating back to the early 18th Century, has funds available to make grants to persons under 25 years old who are or whose parents are normally resident in the village. Grants may be made for or towards outfits, clothing, tools (including computers) instruments or books. Grants may be made for many other items or purposes which assist in promoting ‘education’ in its broad sense. Please note that grants will not be given if purchases have already been made. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday in January, April, July and October. For further information, those who may be eligible should contact the Clerk to the Charity, Mrs Geraldine Austen at Greenways, Main Road, Holmesfield, Dronfield S18 7WB (Tel: 2890686). 21

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MARCH NEWSLETTER All copy for the March Newsletter must be received by 18th February to ensure inclusion in the magazine. Holmesfield Parish Council welcomes the submission of articles pertinent to Holmesfield by residents for publication in the Parish Newsletter. Any thoughts and opinions are those of the individual(s) and may not necessarily be shared or endorsed by Holmesfield Parish Council. Any submissions must include full name and contact details before publication can be considered by the editor. Please send your articles typed via email, if possible. This is especially important for images you wish to include. Please email any articles to: Holmesfield-newsletter@hotmail.com

HOLMESFIELD CHURCH WALKING GROUP GOSFORTH VALLEY WALK On Wednesday 26th February Robin Greetham will lead a walk from the Jolly Farmer pub in Gosforth Valley. We will go up to Cartledge and on to Cowley Hall before heading back to the Jolly Farmer where we will have lunch (optional). The walk is approx. 4½ miles long and a short cut is available. The cost of the walk is £3 and the proceeds will go to Holmesfield Church maintenance fund. If you would like to come just turn up on the day. Please phone Robin on 01246 412767 if you have any queries.

RELIEF IN NEED AND PENNY ACRES TRUSTS Residents are reminded that funds are available from these ancient trusts for people over the age of 60 living in Holmesfield who may experience difficulty in paying for fuel during the winter months. Anyone who is eligible should write to the Clerk to the Trustees, Mrs Geraldine Austen at Greenways, Main Road, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WB (Tel: 2890686) for more details. All applications are treated in strict confidence. The Trustees are also able to make ‘one-off’ grants for unforeseen capital expenses such as (for example) the payment required by the District Council to remove old goods. If you are faced with such a bill contact Mrs Austen and tell her about it. The Trustees want to help anyone who qualifies, but cannot if they do not know who would like help! 23

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HOLMESFIELD LOCAL MARKET The Christmas Local Market was a very special event for the market team. Our objective was to make it the biggest, best and most inclusive community activity in Holmesfield in 2019! There were over 40 stall holders, pitched over 3 sites (the village hall, church hall and Angel) and there were many special moments in leading up to the big day! The preparation started the first weekend in December, when united with the Holmesfield Village Society, we meet on the 1st Sunday to put up the village Christmas tree. This was kindly donated by the Holmesfield Village Society, delivered by Charlie Village and decorated by lots of volunteers from the market team as well as a big thanks to Alistair Fearnehough and Nick Wheat for their organisation. We were delighted to be able to donate new Christmas decorations for the tree. The next big job was sorting out Santa. With the support of the school, and the previous Santa organisers, Santa made it on the day! A special thanks to the headmaster, Mr. Radcliffe. The market team were able to donate Santa’s presents and all proceeds from the Santa stall were donated to the village school. A big thanks also to Will Denniff for sorting the ‘mechanical reindeer’, Debbie Blagden for her advice and elf uniforms, Andrea and Adam for the amazing red sledge and all of Santa’s helpers from the school. Unfortunately, we didn’t have as many children as we thought, but hopefully now that everyone knows where to find Santa we will see more next year! We were blessed with another beautiful sunny Market day. Helen on the Veg Stall was 25

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particularly happy it wasn’t raining, as it can get cold at the front of the Angel! The Village Hall was really busy with lots of new stall holders joining including local saddlery – Excell Hackamore, a chocolatier (Cocoa Luxury), hand knitted cowls (Warm Spirit Cowls) and loads of festive gifts and presents. It was great to see other local stallholders back supporting the market too – Moorland Meats, Feather Fancies, Moss Valley and Woodthorpe Cider to name but a few. There was a special tinsel trail that joined the locations together, mulled wine and Christmas music which really gave the market a special festive atmosphere. And for those of you who entered the Christmas Raffle for the Turkey..thank you. We raised over £250 for the village. Thank you so much Nick Horsley for donating one of your amazing Holmesfield reared turkeys for the prize. We could not have had such a successful market without all the help from our volunteers.. who came from as far afield as Bolton, Clare Storer and her son Charlie Boland. Charlie helped on the bread stall with Kirste and Ciara. He’s probably our youngest helper to date at 9! But a big thanks to all our other volunters too; Richard and Kay Burley, Helen, Steve Heald, Scott, Kate Timms, Adam Kilner, John and Alison. If anyone would like to join us just send us an email : holmesfieldvillagemarket@gmail.com The next markets planned are Saturday 25th April, 4th July, 10th October and 5th December. But we will remind you nearer to the time. See you all then! Happy Spring! Aoife Kenny

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AWARD FOR VILLAGE BUSINESS Holmesfield-based Tom Pearson & Sons has won a prestigious national award from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) for its design and installation of a unique stained-glass entrance door. The fourth-generation family firm has been manufacturing and installing bespoke joinery products from its workshop in Holmesfield for more than 100 years. It specialises in heritage and conservation work and was approached by a client who wanted to transfer original stained-glass panels into a bespoke front door. The end result delighted the customer and was declared Best Product Design in Wood at the 2019 BWF Awards. The company designed a vented system that incorporated a clear toughened double-glazed unit. The stained glass was then suspended in front and beaded into place, with a vented bottom bead and further venting to the top bead to prevent moisture build up. The steel bar that the stained glass panels were originally tied to was challenging to incorporate but the company managed to retain the aesthetics that the client desired at no detriment to the overall performance of the door. The Award, which is sponsored by Teknos, was presented to the company at the BWF’s Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony in London. The BWF Awards celebrate the best of the best in UK woodworking, recognising technical innovation, design, process efficiencies, health & safety and the rising stars of the industry. Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of BWF said: “Tom Pearson & Sons’Award entry embodies everything that we want to champion as an industry. The judges were impressed by the highly inventive approach to the clients brief; the stained-glass door showed a commitment to excellence. The team understood the customer’s requirements and designed a solution that enabled the original glass to be incorporated without sacrificing door performance. The quality of the entries we received this year was exceptional, with each individual and company epitomising the talent, creativity and professionalism of our industry. Our sector makes a significant contribution to the UK’s construction and manufacturing industries, and it’s fantastic to come together at the BWF Awards to champion the outstanding talent and achievement that make our industry so successful.” Nick Pearson, Director, from Tom Pearson & Sons comments: “This is a complete shock, we’re a very small business and could not be believe it when they said that we’d won the award. We have a well equipped shop that makes a variety of doors and windows – every day is different, with lots of orders coming in. Quality is at the heart of what we do here at Tom Pearson & Sons and wood plays a major role in that. I’m the fourth generation of the firm and wood has been with me all my life.” The prize was presented at a celebratory awards evening held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London. 31

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MOBILE LIBRARY Derbyshire library service has two mobile libraries - one based at Long Eaton and one based at Buxton - serving around 150 communities across the county offering a range of services for everyone including fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children, large print books, books on tape and books on CD as well as a selection of local studies books and information. The mobile libraries have a lift for wheelchair users and people with mobility problems. People with any queries should contact Michelle Parker on 01629 536575. Email: michelle.parker@derbyshire.gov.uk. The mobile library will be at 6 Park Rise, Holmesfield between 10.25am and 10.50am on 24th February.

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Thank-you to pupils Emma White and Isobel Hodges who have written about recent activities enjoyed by the pupils. On Friday 17th January, years 5 and 6 went to CrossFit and had lots of fun. Our new topic is Invaded Islands and we have learned some Viking words such as Valhalla, Thing, Asgard, Jarl, Karl, Longboat, etc. We made some shields out of cup coasters. A book that we are reading is called Viking Boy. After we read the blurb, we were put in to groups of 3 or 4 to do some drama of the first scene in the book. It was really fun for all the groups to see each others performance and we got to see how good they were. On Fridays we play the trumpet with our teacher, Mrs. Salt. It is such fun to learn all the notes so our fingers can go on the valves to play the notes. So to sum Penny Acres up, it is a pretty awesome place! - Emma. Recently, on Friday 17th January, year 5 and 6 have done CrossFit and had lots of fun. Mrs Smith brought us and took lots of pictures. If you go to the Penny Acres website you can see them. The topic this year is Invaded Islands. So far we have painted coasters to look like Viking shields. The book we are reading is called Viking Boy and we did some drama from the start of the book. On Mondays we go swimming for ½ an hour. We are having lots of fun and really love coming to school in the morning - Isabel

HOLMESFIELD PENNY ACRES SCHOOL LOTTERY

The Penny Acres School Lottery for the month of January 2020 was drawn by the children at the school during morning register. We are pleased to announce the winners as followsJanuary 2020 1st prize No. 19 Mr. P. Bishop £49.50 2nd prize No. 38 Mrs. V. Wheat £11.00 Penny Acres School were also awarded £49.50. Anyone wishing to join please contact Sam Copley on 07803128729 or e-mail samcopley@me.com. It is only £1 per number per month. For a 6 month membership it is only £6 per number, please support your local school and join today! 35

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DECEMBER 2019 WEATHER December was a fairly average month in terms of the weather. It made a nice change after the run of very wet months in the autumn. Overall, 2019 was almost 50% wetter than average. This sounds like a record for rainfall but in fact 2012 was almost as wet. Our annual rainfall can vary very widely from year to year. This must be a problem for the water authorities as they have to cope with very dry years such as 2003 and 2011 when only about 60% of our normal rainfall fell. Severn Trent Water Authority is one of ten such authorities that look after water and sewage for England and Wales. Their web site says that water levels were at 97.6% on the 23rd December 2019 and about 80% in December 2018. When we visited Ladybower a few weeks ago the upper dams were overflowing so that must have been 100%. I am not sure where these levels are measured or indeed where our water comes from in Holmesfield. Ladybower and Carsington reservoirs must account for most of the stored water but there are smaller local reservoirs and there is a small service reservoir on Cartledge Lane. In addition, Severn Trent takes about 30% of our tap water from bore holes. Parts of Holmesfield are quite high of course and an electric pump is needed to supply our cold water at sufficient pressure. As a result, if we have a power cut then the cold water supply can also fail. December 2019 was slightly warmer than a normal December, and as I write this note on the 4th January, it is still quite warm. There is no snow in the forecast for the next two weeks. On average we get about 14 days of lying snow each winter but we do get some winters with many more days than that and also some winters without any snow. On average, about one winter in seven does not see any lying snow. The winters with prolonged snow were 1962/3 and 1978/9 when there was snow around for almost 70 days during December, January and February. Brian Brown

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DRONFIELD HALL BARN TRUST EVENTS

Daily until Friday 27th February. A Stroll Along Dronny Bottom Exhibition Following on from our successful High Street exhibition, our annual exhibition will look this time at the history of Dronfield Bottom. Taking the 1895 Bulmer’s Trade Directory as a starting point, the displays will cover the change in social conditions, industry and local trades. Exhibition opens from Saturday 11th January. Please note that the exhibition will be closed at certain times due to private functions. At the Hall Barn Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Free entry – donations welcome. Wednesday 5th February, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Spring Flowers, Castles and Places with Dr. Patrick Harding A talk based on Patrick’s walking Holiday of May 2018 which included two days in the beautiful city of Lisbon. This talk will be based within the Sintra region of Portugal, and will include themes of: spring flowers, castles and palaces. At the Hall Barn Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Members £2, Non-members £4. Thursdays until 25th June, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Afternoon Art Taster Workshops led by our artist in residence, John Sutcliffe If you’re looking for a new challenge this year, or just want to brush up on your art skills, then be sure to join our new year of art workshops. Join us for a three hour workshop to engage those wanting to develop an artistic side. Come for an afternoon, learning a variety of new skills or to develop those you may already have. John is a highly experienced teacher and artist who will guide you through different methods of art making, helping you follow your interests. The workshops are suitable for anyone with an interest in making art, no matter what your experience. Developing and building skills at your own pace in a wide variety of materials. At the Edward Lucas Hall in the Peel Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Members £15, Non-members £20 per session.

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Friday 14th February, 10.00am - 1.00pm Monthly Quilting Workshops led by Susanne Haywood Join our friendly regulars at these monthly quilting workshops learning how to develop your skills. At the Edward Lucas Hall in the Peel Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Members and non-members £5 per session. Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February, 10.00am - 4.00pm Englishwomen’s Headwear, 1100–1500 with Sarah Thursfield Join Sarah (author of ‘The Medieval Tailor’s Assistant’) for this weekend course to learn what ladies and women really wore — including 101 ways to wrap a piece of linen, the gender of the hood, the importance of the hairnet, and one or two surprises about the ‘hennin’. Learn how to make the component parts, how to wear them, how we know, and why it’s worth getting it right. Note: Limited availability ! In the Courtyard Room at the Hall Barn Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Members £40 (£20 per day), Non-members £50 (£25 per day). Wednesday 19th February, 10.00am - 2.00pm Half Term Craft Activities Our volunteers will once again be running craft activities on certain dates in 2020 – be sure to come along and get involved with the fun. At the Hall Barn Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Members and non-members £2 per child. Thursday 27th February, 7.30pm - 9.00pm The History of the Company of Cutlers with Joan Urwin Archivist from the Company of Cutlers at Hallamshire, Joan joins us to give a fascinating evening lecture about the history of the company, which was established by a parliamentary Act of Incorporation in 1624. At the Hall Barn Centre, High Street, Dronfield. Members £2, Non-members £4. Sunday 1st March, 10.00am - 3.00pm Artisan and Producers’ Market Come along and sample the very best food/drink produce and artisan crafts. We aim to offer a variety of quality products from local traders with stalls situated in both the Barn and our beautiful gardens. At the Hall Barn Centre, High Street, Dronfield.

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FRIENDS OF GILLFIELD WOOD Monday 3rd February: Free Bird, an illustrated talk. In 2016 well known local bird watcher Pete Brown set out to see how many bird species he could find in the Sheffield area during the year at no cost to his pocket or the planet. Birding by bike, boots and bus pass Pete set a target of finding 150 species and through sponsorship, of raising £1,500 for Cancer Research UK. “Free Bird” is the story of that adventure” Meet at Totley Library, Baslow Road, for a 7.30pm start. £3 requested from non-members and free to members. Saturday 15th February: The first Bird Walk of the year. Meet Chris Measures at the bottom of Totley Hall Lane by the metal gate at 9am. All welcome, no experience necessary. Warm clothes and suitable footwear are recommended as it can be muddy. Walk lasts between 2 and 3 hours. Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them. . Sunday 16th February: Practical Conservation Morning. Run with the help of the Sheffield Council Ranger Service. Meet 10am at Baslow Road bus terminus. Refreshments, tools, etc. provided. Please wear strong footwear and appropriate clothing. All levels of help required and guidance given. For this session we should have taken delivery of new trees for hedging and woodland planting. All tools and refreshments provided by Chris Roberts (Ranger). www.friendsofgillfieldwood.com Our indoor events take place on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in Totley Library, Baslow Road unless otherwise stated. Refreshments are available and talks usually last around 2hrs. Please check our website for further information At all events we ask for a donation of £3 to non-members. For any clarification, please contact Paul Hancock via email: paulhancock1954@gmail.com Please check out and ‘like’ the Facebook page for “Friends of Gillfield Wood” There is also a Twitter feed: @GillfieldWood - please take a look !

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3rd HOLMESFIELD SCOUT GROUP Beavers and Cubs: Meet Wednesday nights at Scout HQ, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield. Scouts and Explorers: Meet Tuesday nights at Scout HQ, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield. Holiday Dates: There will be no Scouts or Explorers on Tuesday 18th February 2020. There will be no Beavers or Cubs on Wednesday 19th February 2020. Please contact Richard Wilkinson on 01246 412576, or email : thirdholmesfieldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk for further information.

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ST. SWITHIN’S SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 2020 2nd February 10:30am Holy Communion 9th February 10:30am Morning Praise 16th February 10:30am Holy Communion 23rd February 10:30am Family Service

Eddie & Christine Orme Tony Bethel Karen Hamelin Peter Bold

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ST SWITHIN’S MUMS AND TODDLERS GROUP Held in the village hall (Jan 7th recommences) every Tuesday during term time from 10 till 11.30am. for children 0-3 years old and their carers. We serve tea and coffee and snacks for the children. This is a very friendly group.

J CAFÉ J cafe is open is open every 2nd and 4th Friday in the month: 10am and 2pm. A welcoming place to bring friends and make new friends. Drop in for tea/ coffee and home made cake, or stay longer for a light lunch. The church is always open to visitors on JCafe days.

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COWLEY MISSION AND THE VINE FELLOWSHIP COFFEE MORNING: Every Monday morning from 10.30am at the Rutland Arms pub in Holmesfield. Everyone welcome. BIBLE STUDY, PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP: Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 9pm at 6 Woodside Avenue, Holmesfield. CEDARS: Friendship for all ages each Thursday afternoon 2.00 to 3.30pm at Holmesfield Village Hall. A varied programme including on the first Thursday of the month, a light lunch at 12.30pm followed by ‘Thought for the Day’. For further information, ring 01246 292286. Our Services for February are as follows:2nd 10.30am Muriel Stonehewer (Communion) 9th 10.30am Mark Cook 16th 10.30am Steve Richards (Communion) 23rd 10.30am Sadrack Ducionat Everybody is welcome to join us for all our Services.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT www.holyspiritdronfield.com

4 Stonelow Road Dronfield S18 2EP Dean - Fr. Adrian Tomlinson-Annunciation Tel: 01246 232686

Diocese of Hallam-Registered Charity 512021 MASSES 5.00pm on Saturday evenings and Wednesday mornings at 10.00am. There will be a children’s liturgy during this Mass in term times. Monday: 7.00pm: Rosary Tuesday: 12.30pm-6pm: Adoration Wednesday: 10.30am-Noon: Open House.

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