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(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
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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 Email: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
INFORMATION ON LOCAL SERVICES Derbyshire County Council: County Hall, Matlock. DE4 3AG 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.
CONTACTING DERBYSHIRE POLICE ONLINE A team of helpful call handlers are here for the people of Derbyshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The links you can use to get in touch digitally are: Facebook: message www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary Twitter: direct message www.twitter.com/derpolcontact Website: online forms and Live Chat by visiting www.derbyshire.police.uk 3
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING We are sorry that we had to cancel the December meeting of the Parish Council due to government guidance. If possible, the next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th January 2021 in the Main Hall at Holmesfield Village Hall.
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HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL Holmesfield Village Hall will be open for hire once we have been moved out of Tier 3. We are looking forward to welcoming all hirers and visitors back to the hall sometime in 2021. Hire Details – email holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com or tel. : 0775 2478866
HOLMESFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Last month we reported that our Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator, Alison Smith, had decided to step down. After a period of increased suspicious and criminal activity it was hoped that someone would step forward to take on this important role within the village community. Please contact Alison on 0114 2890230 if you wish to volunteer.
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PLANNING MATTERS Applications Received by North East Derbyshire District Council 20/01095/FL : Mr. M. Timperley – Cherry Tree Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield – Retention of existing timber clad building for use as a motorcycle business (Camio Mato). 20/01143/FL : Mr. D. Hinchliffe – Little Orchard, Horsleygate Lane, Holmesfield – Residential development for 1 dwelling, including demolition of existing building and tennis court, reduction in hardstanding and provision of associated landscaping. 20/01137/FL : Mr. M. Jacques – Cartledge Hall Farm, Cartledge Lane, Holmesfield – Demolition 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 buildings; erection of four new dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and access (Resubmission of 19/00786/FL) (conservation area/ affecting the setting of a listed building/affecting a public right of way).
GREEN HOMES GRANT Derbyshire Trading Standards wishes to notify residents of the Government initiative – the Green Homes Grant – a voucher which enables households to fund certain energy improvements to their house. Briefly, the procedure requires the householder to firstly apply for a voucher and then obtain quotes from certified contractors, including one from a Green Homes Grant registered installer. Full details about the scheme, whether you’re eligible and how to apply: www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-green-homes-grant-scheme#getting-the-work-done If your application is successful, the work must then be completed by a TrustMarkregistered installer who is also registered for the scheme. Derbyshire Trading Standards has heard about some companies visiting door-todoor offering home improvement work and claiming the grant may be available to pay for the work carried out. These claims may be misleading because if they’re not registered, and if you’ve not applied for the voucher beforehand, you may end up paying the entire bill. The Green Homes Grant scheme will never include representatives coming to your property uninvited or cold calling on the phone to encourage you to join the scheme. If any home improvement business calls unannounced saying they are part of the scheme, please report the incident to Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133. Derbyshire Trading Standards Service advise householders to never deal with businesses who cold-call. 7
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DRONFIELD POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Crime figures for November 2020 - 5 crimes reported Criminal damage: 1 - Assault: 1 - Other: 3 Crime figures to 20th December 2020 - 1 crime reported Violence against the person: 1 We would like to wish all residents a happy new year for 2021. Dronfield Safer Neighbourhood Team are continuing to work closely with the local school and area in relation to concerns about speeding. If you are interested in getting involved please contact PCSO Flower: Email: Jonathan.flower@derbyshire.police.uk We would also love for people to get involved with Derbyshire Alert. The team will continue to be active in the community to get people involved and obtain residents’ views and opinions through Derbyshire Talking / Derbyshire Alert.
SOME USEFUL EMERGENCY INFORMATION 1. Did you know you can text the emergency services? You have to register your phone number in advance. Send a one word text to 999 ‘register’ and confirm when you get a reply. Useful if you are somewhere where there is only 1 bar phone signal and phone calls will not work. To use it text the word Police, Fire or Ambulance with details of the emergency. www.emergencysms.net 2. If you are not close to a road then an ambulance will not be what you need. Call the police and say you need mountain rescue. 3. There are a couple of phone apps that are useful. A). What 3 Words gives a 3 metre square location that emergency services will recognise so they can find you. what3words.com (also available as a smartphone app) B). GoodSam Alerter gives the location of defibrillators. You can use it to call the emergency services and if there is a volunteer first aider nearby they will also attend. Emergency services can also use your phones camera to see the nature of the emergency and provide advice. It can also take a couple of readings from the patient too. www.goodsamapp.org/regAlerter 9
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A NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR OF HOLMESFIELD Hello and Happy New Year! Ok, I think most of us can agree that we’re pretty glad to see the back of 2020. Sadly Covid pays little attention to the Gregorian calendar and continues to wreak havoc into 2021. But if Covid is not going to respect our seasons and special moments, then this year is surely time to get our own back. Traditions and customs where we gather with one another to celebrate or commiserate one another are critical to us as human beings. So we must find ways this year to make special moments happen, even if they are a bit out of sync with the calendar. So yes, celebrate Christmas at Easter or in the summer. If the Aussies can have a Christmas barbeque, then so can we! Wait for a safer time and celebrate that birthday, anniversary or wedding. If the Queen can have two birthdays – why not you?! And why not hold a Celebration of Life service or gathering with friends and family to remember someone who’s passing was not marked as it should have been at their funeral. One good thing 2020 has shown us is that even though separate physically we can still work brilliantly together for the common good. Covid says stay apart; but a greater force says nothing will be impossible for you if you love and care for one another. In 2020, metaphorically speaking, we moved mountains because we’ve realised that we must preserve life and look out for one another. We’ve remembered that this is a better way and a higher ideal than simply looking out for ourselves and making ourselves richer, accumulating more stuff. In 2021, let us build on what we have learned and continue to put others first – this is the surest way to a happy new year. God bless you all, Rev. Ian. PS. Do join St. Swithin’s new Facebook group to be kept up-to-date with what’s going on at church and search “Dronfield with Holmesfield” on YouTube to see our online services and other content... 13
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HOLMESFIELD FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS SOCIETY The Holmesfield Footpaths and Bridleways Society is currently engaged in the production of a new guide to the public rights of way in the parish, which extends from the boundary with Dronfield Woodhouse, over Totley Moss, to the fringes of Fox House on the road to Hathersage. Our parish is the second largest in Derbyshire and appeals to the wide interests of walkers, equestrians and cyclists. Surprisingly, we know people from as far away as Norfolk, Walsall and South Lancashire have visited our parish, sometimes as part of a Peak National Park tour. All the descriptions of the rights of way, of which there are 62 have been brought up to date and the material, including photographs where appropriate, will be assembled and printed by MENSA in Sheffield. The assembly of all the content of the new guide has been a considerable task, and it is hoped that the book will be available for sale in early 2021, subject to any mandatory restrictions which cannot be foreseen. This may be an opportunity to join the Society, which incurs a modest annual contribution of £3.00 for a couple or £2.00 for a single person. If you are interested in joining us, please contact the Honorary Treasurer – Mr David Burgan - on 0114 2359987. Roger Webb
HOLMESFIELD CHURCH WALKING GROUP BARLOW/CUTTHORPE WALK On Wednesday 24th February at 10.00am, Robin Greetham will lead a walk starting from the Peacock Inn, Barlow and walk through the fields to Cutthorpe Hall and on to the Peacock Inn at Cutthorpe where we shall return back to Barlow. The walk is approx. 4 miles long but a shortcut is available. Hopefully the Peacock will have re-opened by then or some may wish to dine in the excellent café over the road at Hackney House. Sorry, there isn’t a walk in January. If you would like to come just turn up on the day but check with Robin before hand to make sure the walk is still going ahead as these are very uncertain times. The cost of the walk is £4 and the proceeds will go to Holmesfield Church maintenance fund. Please phone Robin on 01246 412767 if you have any queries.
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HOLMESFIELD GARDENING ASSOCIATION If we are able to join Tier 2 in January the guest speaker will be Mr Roger Hart speaking on Gardening in the time of Lockdown. This will be In Holmesfield Village Hall on 6th January 2021 at 7.30 pm The meeting will be socially distanced and as before please contact our Secretary Hilary Olsen on 01142890927 to check there is enough room. If you are not a member you can attend for a small fee of £2.00 or, of course, join the Association . The following meeting on 3rd February is the Association’s Annual General meeting for members so there will not be a speaker. Instead the committee will provide a buffet after the meeting. Meanwhile, Festive Greetings to all our members and lets hope we can recommence our programme in 2021. Frances Webb
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BUS SERVICE CHANGES TM Travel who operate the No.16 bus service from Chesterfield to Dronfield via Holmesfield and Barlow advise the following changes to the published timetable over the Christmas and New Year period. Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th December 20 - normal service. Friday 25th December 20 to Monday 28th December 20 - no service. Tuesday 29th December 20 to Thursday 31st December 20 - normal service. Friday 1st January 2021 - no service. Saturday 2nd January 21 - normal services resume.
Some Holmesfield residents make use of the No.43 bus service from Sheffield to Chesterfield via Dronfield Woodhouse. Stagecoach Yorkshire who operate the service advise the following changes: Monday 21st December to Wednesday 23rd December - special festive timetable (similar to a Saturday service with some additional early morning journeys).
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Thursday 24th December - truncated Saturday service with last bus departures at 1753 Chesterfield - Sheffield and 1825 Sheffield - Chesterfield. Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December - Sunday timetable in operation. Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th December - Saturday timetable in operation. Thursday 31st December - truncated Saturday service with last bus departures at 1753 Chesterfield - Sheffield and 1825 Sheffield - Chesterfield. Friday 1st January 2021 - no service From Saturday 2nd January 2021 buses will be back to their normal timetables. 17
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A very excited class of children were involved in creating the draw electronically with a computer number generator for the month of December. We are pleased to announce the winners as follows:December 2020 1st prize No. 89 Amy Scaife £59.85 2nd prize No. 74 Pat Smalley £13.30 Penny Acres School were also awarded £59.85. Thank-you to all the parents, family members, neighbours and local residents for your continued support especially during these strange times. You can join the lottery at any time only £1 per number per month so please feel free if you would like to join contact either Penny Acres School Office or Samantha Copley by emailing samcopley@me.com or phone: 0780 3128729
MOBILE LIBRARY The county’s mobile library service has started operating again on a 4-weekly cycle and will be on a `book and borrow’ system,. This means customers will need to phone to book an appointment and will be able to pick up a maximum of 10 books. Appointment times will last 5 minutes, and for the time being, people will not be able to select their own books by going onto the vehicle. Instead, they will be asked what type of books they like reading and a selection will be made for them so they can pick them up at their allotted time. New safety measures include books which are returned being quarantined for 72 hours and customers being asked to bring their own bags to pick up their books. Derbyshire County Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, Culture and Tourism Councillor Barry Lewis said: “We’ve been working incredibly hard to get services which had to stop due to coronavirus back up and running, ensuring they are safe for our staff and customers. After making some necessary changes to how the service will operate for now, I’m pleased we are in a position where we can re-start this service and reach as many people as possible who I’m sure have missed their regular visits from the mobiles.” To book an appointment, customers should ring 01629 533464. The mobile library will be at 6 Park Rise, Holmesfield between 10.00 and 10.30am (note new times) on Mondays 25th January & 22nd February. 21
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HOLMESFIELD AND THE SHEFFIELD BLITZ In light of the recent commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Sheffield Blitz, Bev Blanksby has shared a letter discovered in the church safe from the Bishop of Derby to all incumbents in the diocese dated 18th December 1940. It concerns what to do in the event of German aircraft dropping incendiary bombs.
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FOOD VOUCHERS FOR CHILDREN IN DERBYSHIRE Derbyshire County Council will provide £30 food vouchers over the Christmas period to families of children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. In addition they have extended the food voucher scheme to families of pre-school children, aged 2 to 4 years, who are suffering financial hardship and also young people leaving local authority care. The funding will help to provide food and other household essentials to 26,000 Derbyshire children during the Christmas holidays. The Council have received almost £2.2m from the government’s COVID Winter Grant Scheme to support vulnerable families with food and fuel costs over the winter months. The electronic food vouchers – which will be sent to parents for each eligible child by email or text message from 15 December – are part of a raft of measures to support local people most in need during the ongoing pandemic. In addition to the food vouchers, around £180,000 of the grant will be allocated to help households and individuals who find themselves in financial crisis over the winter. The funding is over and above the money we already provide to support food banks and other schemes that work to alleviate poverty in local communities. Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Young People, Councillor Alex Dale said: “Winter can be hard and there’s no doubt this year will be even more difficult than usual for many people. “We very much welcome this extra government money which will help to ease the pressure on families who are the most in need this Christmas. We’ve made it as simple as possible for families to receive their food vouchers by sending them direct to the mobile phone numbers or email addresses eligible parents have already supplied to their child’s school, or to the council during an application for free child care. This means the vast majority of families will receive their vouchers automatically from us in time for Christmas.’ Councillor Dale added that if people don’t have children who are eligible for food vouchers but are struggling financially, he would urge them to visit our website where we’ve pulled together a list of the many places people can get help. The second part of the government’s grant will help to fund food vouchers for the February half term although the exact amount each child receives will depend on the number of eligible families at that time. Full details of the criteria for food vouchers and information about how they will be sent out are at the following website:www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/covid-19-winter-grants/ food-vouchers/food-vouchers-for-children-in-derbyshire.aspx 25
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DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COVID-19 ADVICE Derbyshire County Council are working closely with their NHS colleagues, and other local authorities to ensure that the people of Derbyshire are kept well informed. You’ll find lots of information around the virus, how to prevent its spread and what to do if you’re concerned that you might be at risk. If you live alone and you have symptoms of coronavirus illness (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. If your symptoms do not improve after 7 days then contact NHS 111. If you live with others and you have symptoms of coronavirus, then all household members must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill. If any other members of the household develop symptoms within that 14 day period then they must self-isolate for 7 days from the point they displayed symptoms. This may mean they need to self-isolate for longer than 14 days For example if they develop symptoms on day 13 they will need to self-isolate for a total of 20 days. The person who first displayed symptoms in the household can stop self-isolating after 7 days. Links to Government and NHS advice on Coronavirus and self isolation are available on the county council’s website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronavirus (the relevant landing page is pinned to the top of the home page) Please only take advice about Coronavirus from official channels and avoid potentially erroneous and unverifiable advice on social media. www.gov.uk : www.nhs.uk
CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT HELPLINE Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust recognises the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on our communities and the impact that the pandemic is having on the emotional and psychological wellbeing of people in Derbyshire. It has launched a new telephone-based support line for local people of all ages and their carers who are experiencing increased distress or anxiety during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new service also intends to support people who are experiencing a reduction in their usual mental health care services, as a result of changes that have been made to support the pandemic. The support line, which will initially be available between the hours of 9am – midnight every day of the week can be contacted on 0300 790 0596. For more information about the support line and wider information about our services at this time, please visit the Trust’s website: www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/coronavirus 27
HOLMESFIELD SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE Hmmm... 2020 what can we say! We are sure that most of you are looking forward to seeing the back of this year, but on a positive note, this year has seen the community come together to support each other in lots of ways. From the feedback we have received over the year, there are a lot of people who could not have managed through this year without this group’s support and as a community we should all be proud. The latest Covid-19 updates from Kings College in London had been looking very encouraging for North East Derbyshire. We still remain in Tier 3 but as a result of the latest lockdown, the numbers of cases has reduced dramatically. If you would like to sign up to the reporting app you can do so at covid.joinzoe.com This research group are currently asking schools to get involved with their research. If you are a teacher or parent and want to know more please go to covid. joinzoe.com/schoolnetworks We have also been putting out updates from Chesterfield Royal Hospital who posted on 9th December that they are one of the 50 hospital hubs in the country to offer the vaccine. In terms of priorities, over 80s who will be attending out-patients clinics at the hospital and staff who are more vulnerable to Coronavirus and its effects will be the first to receive the vaccine. They are advising that members of the public DO NOT contact them, they will contact you when it is your turn. This month we have continued to offer the pharmacy runs, bread runs and general support for those who need it. Other Village updates: Bens Centres & the Cathedral Archer Project collections: In December, Mandy and Mal at the Angel organised a collection point for clothing, bedding, shoes etc. These charities support homelessness in Sheffield. Initially, Mandy got a few bags of donations that were popped in to the porch at the Angel, however by the end of the week, the porch was full. Mandy couldn’t get out so St. Vincent’s sent an emergency van to pick up all of the fantastic donations and free Mandy and Mal! The project leaders have asked that we thank the people of Holmesfield for their support. 28
Light up Holmesfield: The Christmas tree in the Millennium Gardens always seems to indicate the start of the festive season, but this year a few of you beat Holmesfield Village Society to it! Some of the first decorations arrived in the village before the end of November! It has been great to see the fantastic decorations and lights that people have put on their houses and in gardens. It really does brighten up the village. Thanks again for your enthusiasm. Christmas Carol Service: What a great way to end the year of village support. When Sarah Webb, the vicar’s wife, asked how many usually turn up to the carol service.. we said ‘Oh usually about 2530’ – we absolutely under estimated it! There are so many people to thank for organising this event but in particular, Carl and Kirste for putting up all the posters, Mandy, Helen and Andrea for their unendless support and Sarah Webb for organising the carols. On the day so many volunteers made the event a success. Will, Liz and Nick Denniff for organising Santa’s transport and David Pearson for the fabulous sleigh sides, to everyone at the school who organised Santa and the elves, to our marshals – Andy, Richard and helpers, our mince pie team- Debbie, Maddie and Amy, to Ian and Sarah who lead the carol singing on the new village mega phone and Christine Taylor for the music from the church tower. In the last year the Holmesfield Local Market team have donated most of the funds that enabled us to run the various events during the year, but with no markets, the funds had begun to dry up. But we want to thank you for supporting the Carol service and the raffle. We have raised over £1500, including the donation from the Shepley’s of £127 that was raised on the warm cider sales. Thank you Shepley family and all of those who donated prizes to the raffle. All of the funds will be used to support village activities in 2021 and this is a fantastic effort from everyone. There isn’t much more to say except stay safe, wash your hands, enjoy the one day of Christmas freedom we have been given and let’s hope for speedy vaccinations for 2021!!! Aoife & the Holmesfield Support Network 29
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NOVEMBER 2020 WEATHER November was a little warmer and drier than usual but otherwise unremarkable. The highest temperature was 16.3°C on the 1st and the lowest was 1.1°C on the 27th. The average temperature was 7.8°C and the rainfall was 50.9mm, which is only 55% of the normal for November. There was still no air frost but there were a few days of ground frost. There are various definitions of frost. A comprehensive weather station will measure a ground frost by placing a thermometer 5cm above the ground. When zero degrees centigrade is recorded that means there is a ground frost. An air frost is recorded 1.25 metres (about 4ft) above the ground and that is about where my weather station makes the measurement. What most people think of as frost is a hoar frost when the ground looks white in the morning. This usually consists of dew which has frozen so that feathery and needle shaped crystals coat the grass. I don’t remember very much hoar frost appearing this November but some parts of the country certainly did have several frosty mornings. To get a hoar frost you need very still conditions. The ground cools during the night because it is losing heat to the atmosphere by radiation. If there is any wind at all then this will blow the cold ground air away, but if there is no wind the temperature of the air close to the ground can drop below zero. Some of you will remember being taught at school about conduction, convection and radiation of heat. Radiation from the ground is a bit like sunlight in reverse. The sun is hotter than we are and so radiates energy to us during the day. At night the ground is warmer than the heavens – space – and so it radiates heat away and the ground gets colder. The word hoar does not come from somebody’s name. It is thought to come from an Old English word meaning ‘showing signs of old age’ or ‘greyish white hair’ or ‘venerable’, because hoar frost looks like white hair. Brian Brown
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New Scorer Required: During the cricket season, HCC’s 1st XI play their league and cup matches on a Saturday afternoon. Following the retirement of our great, long standing scorer Pete Wardley, we are now looking for a new scorer for the matches. Payment is available. Senior Player Recruitment: In preparation for next cricket season, HCC are looking to recruit some additional players for our 2 senior teams in the Derbyshire County League. 1st XI: Our first XI play in Division 3N so players need to be of a standard to compete at this level. 2nd XI: We are entering a 2nd XI senior team into the league for the first time next season so are playing in Division 9N of the Derbyshire County League. Our seniors also play in the Chesterfield midweek league which welcomes players of all levels. We are a friendly, family orientated and competitive club with excellent facilities. We welcome new members to our teams, and the club. Ladies Cricket: Our ladies need not feel left out as ladies team has been entered into the 8 a-side ‘Softball’ league. This is the same format as the games played this year so it will be familiar. This is a step into the unknown for the club but I am sure that the enthusiasm shown this year will see us make a great success of it. Although this is a natural progression for any team, we appreciate that not all people will want to be thrown straight into a competitive league environment so at the same time we will try to arrange ‘Friendly’ fixtures and practice matches against other teams over the coming season. Please spread the word around and let’s boost participation in ladies cricket. Under 15 Players Required: For the first time in many years, we are delighted to be entering a team into the U15 North East Derbyshire league. We are looking to recruit some new players for the U15 team and welcome enthusiastic players of all abilities. Winter net training is planned for Saturdays from February and in season training every Friday evening at the HCC ground. For further information abgvvout any of the above, please contact Jimmy Pearson on 07803288200 jimmypeo@hotmail.com
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There were some excellent nominations for Derbyshire Cricket Foundation’s Grassroots Heroes of 2020 and their website highlighted as many people as possible during December. One of the first to be mentioned was Anthony Bolsover from Holmesfield CC. Anthony single-handedly organised cricket training for juniors players at Holmesfield CC within 24 hours of the government giving the ECB the green light to start after the first lockdown. He organised a coach, 4 sessions each night with 5 players in each group for 4 nights a week until matches could be played. Not only did he orgainse the training, but he was also at the ground during every session to make sure that the strict guidelines were being followed by those who attended. Once matches were allowed to be played, he made sure that 30 U13 players all had enough opportunities in a very difficult and shortened season,. Anthony played a massive part in making sure that the club was Covid safe and sticking to all the guidelines throughout the summer. Without him taking on this responsibility, Juniors at the club would not have had anywhere near the amount of cricket that they did. Well done Anthony, great work this year!
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FUNERALS IN THE PARISH 17th December : Funeral of Tony Tranmer at St. Swithin’s with burial in the churchyard.
FRIENDS OF GILLFIELD WOOD Our indoor and outdoor events are cancelled until further notice. This includes our conservation work mornings as well. www.friendsofgillfieldwood.com 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 !
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: 0114 289 0686). 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!
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: 0114 289 0686). 45
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN HOLMESFIELD AND THE CHURCH OF ST. SWITHIN - PART 2 The information in this series has been drawn from the writings of Bessie Bunker in her published works: ‘Holmesfield - The Story of an Ancient Chapelry’ (1963) and ‘All Their Yesterdays’ (1973). It has been Modified in the light of research from current experts. If anyone can provide additional information or evidence it would be greatly appreciated.
Our first stone church would be built in the ‘hall and chamber’ design like the early timber church with the Lord of the Manor or his steward living and holding court in the chamber, the hall being the meeting place for the villagers, much like a community centre! As from the time of the earliest building, the church was used as a meeting place for all community events and the centre for much of the business of the village. Feasts were held here and it was the venue for Parish meetings (usually on Sundays). ‘Manorial Courts’ were held in the chamber. These dealt with the details of agriculture and social responsibility. Justice was administered, usually by a fine, (‘trial by ordeal’ could be carried out in the nave in the very earliest days, prior to 1200s). Inquests were held here and the church was where the decreed number of bows which Holmesfield must provide for a fighting force were kept. (In the reign of Edward IV, every Englishman must have a bow of his own height. Butts for archery practice on feast days had to be erected, arrows often being sharpened on the stones in the church porch!) A school was also held in the chapel and meetings of the villagers were called to discuss disaster, peril, or jollification. The hall became the nave and eventually, the chamber became the chancel. From the earliest times the chamber, or a small room over, was the dwelling of the Lord’s officiating priest. There was a separate room above the nave of the church in which wool and grain were stored. A staircase outside the building entered this ‘over-chanel’). Although there is no evidence of the date at which the first stone church was built, speculation that it was pre-Norman is supported by a description of it by a Mr Rawlins who visited the building in 1821, five years before it was demolished: ‘’The church contained Saxon arches supported by circular piers which separated the nave from the aisle. The altar was at the head of the nave in front of the chancel, which was entered by a plain round arch.” A 1785 painting of the old church by S.H. Grimm shows that there had been alterations, in particular to the chamber. The roof had been raised and a large east window is to be seen, suggesting that the chamber had by this time been converted into a chancel. Whatever the exact date of the new church, the dedication to the memory of St. Swithin seems very appropriate. Next time - Part 3: Norman, Tudor and Stuart Times 49
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ST. SWITHIN’S SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2020 Please phone Joan Dovenor to pre-book on 01246 413110 as the church has reduced capacity to ensure a Covid-secure environment. 3rd January 10:30am Morning Praise Rev. Ian Web 10th January 10:30am Holy Communion Rev. Ian Web 17th January 10:30am Morning Praise Rev. Ian Web 24th January 11:30pm Holy Communion Rev. Ian Web 31st January 10:30am Morning Praise Rev. Ian Web Search ‘Dronfield with Holmesfield’ on YouTube to see online services from across the parish, including St. Swithin’s. www.dwhparish.org.uk
Contact numbers for St. Swithin’s Church Rev. Ian Webb Vicar 0114 348 3879/ 07743 927458 ian.webb@dwhparish.org.uk Robin Greetham Warden 01246 412767 greetham1968@gmail.com Christine Taylor Warden 0114 289 1402 christine.taylor42@hotmail.co.uk Bev Blanksby Treasurer 0114 262 0008 Parish Office 01246 412328
Everyone is welcome to join us as we come together to worship God.
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All trains to Leeds call at: Sheffield (11-15min), Meadowhall (21min), Barnsley (35min) & Wakefield Kirkgate (50min) Nearly all trains to Nottingham call at: Chesterfield (7min), Alfreton (17min), Langley Mill (35min) & Ilkeston (40min) All times and services copied from the Northern Timetable 33 6/07/2020. Subject to variation – Please check before travelling © Friends of Dronfield Station, 2020
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4th generation family business established over 100 years ago. 7000 sq ft showroom with free parking with disabled access. Specialists in Carpets, Laminate flooring, Wood Flooring, Vinyl and Luxury Vinyl Tiles. Bespoke fitting service available for all our products including subfloor preparation and removal of old flooring. All main manufacturers products on show in our large newly refurbished showroom including Karndean, Polyflor, V4 woodflooring, Woodpecker, Quickstep, Cormar, Abingdon, Brintons, Ulster. Free no obligation measuring and estimating service including home sample service. Over 20 mattresses ranging from soft to firm in store to try. Large range of divans and bedframes to choose from with free delivery on all items.
Bensons Flooring And Beds Ltd , 21 Guernsey Road , Heeley, Sheffield S2 4HG Opening Hours Mon—Sat 9am—5pm Sun 10am—4pm
Tel 0114 2584404 Email - info@bensonsflooringandbeds.co.uk
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HOLMESFIELD BUS TIMETABLE
Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th December 20 - normal service. Friday 25th December 20 to Monday 28th December 20 - no service. Tuesday 29th December 20 to Thursday 31st December 20 - normal service. Friday 1st January 2021 - no service. Saturday 2nd January 21 - normal services resume.
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WEATHERVANE STEEL BUILDINGS LTD. DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL
14 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield, Dronfield. S18 7WZ VAT Registration Number: 916135635 UTR Number: 2791209044
Industrial Metal Cladding Over Cladding of Asbestos and Removal Replacing Discoloured Sky Lights Steel Erecting and Fabrication Stables • Barns • Equestrian Centres Galvanised Steel Buildings • Demolition Domestic Building and Roofing Services
UK and Europe Contact: Ian Wilkinson
Office: 0114 289 1847 Mobile: 0795 805 4402 Email: weathervanebuild@gmail.com www.weathervanesteelbuildings.co.uk 56
HOLMESFIELD BUS TIMETABLE
Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th December 20 - normal service. Friday 25th December 20 to Monday 28th December 20 - no service. Tuesday 29th December 20 to Thursday 31st December 20 - normal service. Friday 1st January 2021 - no service. Saturday 2nd January 21 - normal services resume.
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The famous Cordwell Valley tea rooms are seen as the nation celebrated a Coronation but the question is which one?! The postcard has a definite first half of the 20th century feel about it so this narrows it down to that of King George V (June 1911), or more likely, King George VI (May 1937).
Holmesfield Bygones
Holmesfield Village Hall Available to Hire for Meetings and Functions Lucy Perry - Lettings Officer. Tel: 01246 721255 / 0775 2478866 email: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
Main Hall
Small Hall
Committee Room
Kitchen