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PARISH COUNCILLORS
Dr. Mark Blagden
(Chairman), Planning, Newsletter Holmesfield Amenity Trust (Vice-Chairman), Road Safety, Footpaths & Bridleways, Henry Fanshawe Foundation NEDDC Liaison, Penny Acres School Holmesfield Relief in Need, Holmesfield Education Foundation Charities Transport
Bernard Hoare
Playground, Village Society
Shirley Reaney
Peak Park, Dronfield Relief in Need Charity Village Hall
0114 289 0018
Phil Reaney
0114 289 1167
Carol Huckerby
0114 289 0468 0114 289 0243 0114 289 0491 0114 289 1167
Dr. David Ward
07850 585195
Wynford Rosser Environment 0114 289 0417 Thomas Marples Neighbourhood Watch 0114 289 0833
Liz Boswell
07758 460757
(Clerk) 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 Newsletter Editor: Nick Wheat Newsletter Distribution: Ken & Sandra Hunt Bentley Strafford-Stephenson District Councillor: County Councillor: Angelique Foster Member of Parliament: Lee Rowley Police: Non-emergency www.crimestoppers-uk.org Crimestoppers:
0114 2899359 0781 1446450 0114 2899257 07837 816523 07970 741781 020 7219 4197 101 0800 555111
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.
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WELCOME TO HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL
We are now OPEN as normal and offering an exciting programme of classes and events for all. Holmesfield Village Hall is a clean, spacious, well ventilated community venue with ample private parking, available to hire for your events and celebrations. Email for info: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
Here is a taste of our Winter Events:
Mondays
Art Class : Develop your creative talents. Adult art class / painting class suitable for all. Contact Glen: 07710 600453. 10am 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. 4pm start. 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 Email: zumba.dronfield@hotmail.co.uk. 7pm start.
Tuesdays
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. 4pm start. Keep Fit : Aerobics and body conditioning exercises suitable for all. Contact Geraldine: 07594 684676. 7.30pm start.
Wednesdays
Kilners Cakes : Creative cake decorating workshops, running on regular Wednesday evenings. Contact Andrea for details of the next workshop: 07961 454943. Holmesfield Gardening Association : If you are a keen gardener and looking to join a club come along to our next meeting on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Hilary 07748 846257. 7.30pm start. Holmesfield Flower Arranging Club : New to flower arranging or keen to develop existing skills? Come along to our demonstrations and club workshops every third Wednesday of the month commencing in February. Contact 0771 8925514. 7.00pm 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 & Hayley: 07725 908390. 4pm start. Amanda Coupland Dog Training Classes : 6 week course running Oct/Nov. Contact: 07971 049175 or email: info@derbyshiredogservices.com Keep Fit : Aerobics and body conditioning exercises suitable for all. Contact Geraldine: 07594 684676. 7.30pm start.
Fridays
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy/After School Club : Drama Classes for primary/secondary. Contact Nick or Helen: 07952 780823 Email: sheffield@helenogrady.co.uk. 4.30pm start. Fused Glass Workshops : Artistic adult class in Fused Glass. Contact Jan Ward for Workshop dates & information: 07751 529378
Saturdays
Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 to 8 years. Contact Richard: 07368 339516 Email: richard@littlespinners.co.uk 9.00am to 12.00pm (various sessions) Kilners Cakes : Creative cake decorating workshops, running on regular Saturday afternoons. Contact Andrea for details of the next workshop: 07961 454943.
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VILLAGE HALL CALENDAR : MARCH 2022 1st March (Tues.) 2nd March (Wed.) 3rd March (Thurs.)
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Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Holmesfield Gardening Association – Contact Hilary : 07748 846257 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Amanda Coupland Dog & Puppy Training : www.derbyshiredogservices.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Private Booking Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club Primary & secondary age - contact: sheffield@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Private Booking Glen Wright Art Class (suitable for all) - contact: 07710 600453 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness class suitable for all contact Lucy : 0775 2478866 NEW: Holmesfield Neighbourhood Watch Meeting – Contact Sally MarplesShaw : 07930 430044 /sallyannms@icloud.com Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Holmesfield Parish Council Meeting Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Amanda Coupland Dog & Puppy Training : www.derbyshiredogservices.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Fused Glass Workshop – Creative Adult Class in Fused Glass – contact Jan Ward : 07751 529378 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club Primary & secondary age - contact: sheffield@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Private Booking Glen Wright Art Class (suitable for all) - contact: 07710 600453 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness class suitable for all contact Lucy : 0775 2478866 Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Holmesfield Flower Club- Come along to our demos and club workshops contact Diane : 07718 925514 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Amanda Coupland Dog & Puppy Training : www.derbyshiredogservices.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Private Booking Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club Primary & secondary age - contact: sheffield@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Private Booking Glen Wright Art Class (suitable for all) - contact: 07710 600453 7 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise - contact Kerry: 07923 672165
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Private Booking Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club Primary & secondary age - contact: sheffield@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Private Booking Glen Wright Art Class (suitable for all) - contact: 07710 600453 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness class suitable for all contact Lucy : 0775 2478866 Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea: 07961 454943 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Amanda Coupland Dog & Puppy Training : www.derbyshiredogservices.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club Primary & secondary age - contact: sheffield@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea: 07961 454943 Private Booking Glen Wright Art Class (suitable for all) - contact: 07710 600453 Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Rhythmix Dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness class suitable for all contact Lucy : 0775 2478866 Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Amanda Coupland Dog & Puppy Training : www.derbyshiredogservices.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676
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APRIL NEWSLETTER All copy for the April Newsletter must be received by 18th March 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 9
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PLANNING MATTERS Applications Received from North East Derbyshire District Council: 22/00011/FL : Mr. P. Gregory – Cowley Hall Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield – Construction of an agricultural building for the storage of agricultural equipment, hay and sheep at lambing time. NO COMMENT 22/00018/FLH : Mr. & Mrs. Henstridge – 36 Main Road, Holmesfield – Single storey extension to the south elevation of the cottage and proposed addition of two dormer windows (Conservation Area). NO COMMENT 22/00024/FL : Mr. J. Waugh – Moorwood Hall Farm, Moorwood Lane, Owler Bar – Application pursuant of 20/00533/FL to remove condition 2 (approved plans) substituting drawings on the main dwelling. NO COMMENT 22/00029/FLH : Mr. K. Hodge, 36 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield – Application for single storey rear extension. NO COMMENT 22/00109/LDC : Mr. S. Heald – Pennon Lea, Millthorpe Lane, Holmesfield – Application for certificate of lawfulness for the proposed construction of a freestanding timber clad garden building. NO COMMENT Determinations made by North East Derbyshire District Council: 21/01451/CATPO : Mr. M. Blagden – The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Holmesfield – Notification of intention to fell 5 leylandii trees located within the Holmesfield Conservation Area. APPROVED Appeals Against determinations made by North East Derbyshire District Council: APP/R1038/W/21/3279713 : Appeal against decision to refuse permission to grant permission for residential development including demolition or existing building and tennis court, reduction in hardstanding and provision of associated landscaping. DISMISSED
SUPERVISING CHILDREN’S ONLINE ACTIVITY Parents/Guardian’s should be aware about allowing your child unsupervised access to the internet and unlimited access to your bank details when playing games online. Monitor what kind of sites your child is visiting, keep track of who they are speaking to online, make sure you have security settings up to date and that your bank details can’t be accessed without your permission. For more advice please visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk 11
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Parish Magazine Adverts Annual adverts for the Holmesfield Parish Council Newsletter are now being renewed and brand new advertisers are welcome to join. Adverts run from April 2022 to March 2023
The cost is just £50 per year for a half page advert, and £100 per year for a full page advert. This includes inclusion in the 12 monthly editions which are delivered free of charge to each household in Holmesfield and Millthorpe (470 copies) and in full colour online. For more information please contact Liz on: holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk Cheques for payment should be made payable to “Holmesfield Parish Council” and sent to: Holmesfield Parish Council, 8 Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote. DE11 8AD
SNOW WARDEN SCHEME A request has been received from a resident for a Snow Warden Scheme to be set up on Woodside View. In return for your help Derbyshire County Council will provide you with:• Up to a tonne of grit, free-of-charge, and delivered directly to your designated storage area, in 10/25kg bags. • A free online training course and advice for your snow wardens/volunteers on how to clear snow and ice safely. • Early notification of forecast bad weather. • A dedicated resource page for snow wardens on the County Council website to enable you to report your snow clearing activities and report grit bins empty or request additional grit. To register your interest and for more information email: snow@derbyshire.gov.uk
REPORTING HGVS FLOUTING WEIGHT LIMIT A reminder that vehicles flouting the weight restrictions through the Parish can now be reported as traffic incidents on the Derbyshire Constabulary website: www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-b/report-a-road-traffic-incident/ 13
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POLICE REPORT TO PARISH COUNCIL PCSO Jonathan Flower attended the February meeting. Crimes for January 2022 include a shed burglary, one public order offence and two vehicle crimes. A Holmesfield estate walkabout took place on the 19th January, representatives attended from the Police, Rykneld Homes and the Parish Council. Warning letters have been sent to vehicle owners parking on the pavement at the top of Cowley Lane and the matter has been passed to parking enforcement at North East Derbyshire District Council. Councillors sought updates on parking issues at Millthorpe and outside Penny Acres school. The pavement area outside the school is often impassable thereby forcing pedestrians into the road.
HOLMESFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH A Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Monday 7th March, 8pm to 9pm in Holmesfield village hall. Everyone welcome! Please contact Sally Marples-Shaw if you have any questions: Tel: 07930 430044 – Email: sallyannms@icloud.com
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 9th March in Holmesfield Village Hall on Vicarage Close.
SPEEDWATCH SCHEME VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Dronfield Safer Neighbourhood Team are looking for volunteers to get involved in our Speedwatch scheme as part of our joint response to concerns raised by residents in relation to Speeding across the area of Dronfield and surrounding rural villages. The scheme helps remind drivers about there driving habits especially in relation to speeding and gives a reminder locally as volunteers check vehicle speeds in location that have been raised a concern by residents or visitors to the area. There are a number of groups running across Dronfield and surrounding rural villages and they work hard to link in with other agencies including Derbyshire’s Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team (Crest) or other partner agencies If anyone would like any further information or like to volunteer please contact Dronfield Safer Neighbourhood Team or email Jonathan.flower@derbyshire.police.uk 15
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DRONFIELD POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM January crime figures: Theft: 1, Burglary: 1, Violence against the person: 1. Speeding remains a concern and we are seeking more volunteers for Speedwatch, and now restrictions have started to open up, it would be good to see the group out more often. Dronfield SNT will continue to work with the enforcement team to frequent the village in the near future. The work with the school and speeding remains an ongoing project in which drivers are educated about there behaviour. One issue that has been raised in respect of parking near the Rutland pub close to the junction with Cowley Lane and Main Road, Holmesfield. We recently conducted an estate walk with Rykneld Homes, Holmesfield Parish Council and ourselves. This will happen more throughout the year and would be great for residents to attend as well. PCSO 12853 Jonathan Flower, Dronfield SNT E-mail: Jonathan.flower@derbyshire.police.uk
HOLMESFIELD CHARITABLE TRUSTS The trustees of the Penny Acres Charitable Trusts are asking everyone if they know why we have our Trusts and who they are for ? We are very fortunate in Holmesfield to have three Charitable trusts which are open to application by anyone living in Holmesfield. The revenue for the Trusts comes from land donated in the 18th century on Cowley lane and later donations which are owned by the Charity Commission on behalf of the Penny Acres Charity. The Trust supports the ‘Educational Foundation‘ which is open to anyone age 25 or under who, or whose parents are residents in the village. Over a period of many years grants have been awarded for the purchase of books and more recently towards computers and sports equipment. The Trust receives regular applications and the Trustees are keen to encourage more applications to the ‘Relief in Need Charitable Trust’ and feel the old fashion Victorian wording of the Trust may be putting people off making an application. The remit of the Charity is to relieve hardship, need and distress – a very old fashioned way of saying that these days, life can be difficult as the cost of living is increasing. Anyone over 60 who is a resident of Holmesfield can apply and there is no means test applied. For further information, please contact the clerk to the charities. Mrs Geraldine Austen on 0114 289 0686. All applications are dealt with in strict confidence 17
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HOLMESFIELD GARDENING ASSOCIATION February’s meeting was the Association’s AGM to make decisions for the year ahead. The minutes were approved and the Association’s finances found to be in good order. Mrs Glinis Denial, who is retiring as Treasurer, was presented with a gift plus a card and thanked for her 43 years of service as treasurer to the Association. The Agenda for talks and visits was discussed and the coach trip to RHS Bridgwater was approved. The other main decision was to charge members and visitors alike £2.00 per meeting in these uncertain times, returning to an Annual Subscription when we are able to. Payment will be requested from 1st of April this year. The winner of the Hyacinth competition this year was Mrs Glinis Denial. On Wednesday 2nd March, Mr Forrow will be our speaker giving a follow up to the first part of his previous talk ‘The Gardening Year‘. On Wednesday 6th April, the talk will be on ‘Tree Planting and Woodland Creation’ in Sheffield. Meetings are held at Holmesfield Village Hall starting at 7.30pm and visitors are welcome. Admission is £2.00 for visitors, £1.50 for Members but will be £2.00 for everyone from April. The Garden Association Trip this year will be on Thursday 9th June by coach from Holmesfield to RHS Bridgewater in Salford – see advert for details. All enquiries to Mrs Hilary Bingham, our Social Events Organiser on 0114 289 0927. Frances Webb
HOLMESFIELD CHURCH WALKING GROUP CHATSWORTH WALK On Wednesday 2nd March, Robin Greetham will lead a walk starting from the Wheatsheaf pub in Baslow (DE45 1SR). The short walk goes to Chatsworth House and back. The longer walk goes to Chatsworth house then up the steps to the Hunting Tower and along the edge returning to Baslow via the Jubilee stone. Both walks will stop at Chatsworth for coffee. DRUID INN AT BIRCHOVER WALK On Wednesday 30th March, Robin Greetham will lead a walk starting from the Druid Inn at Birchover (DE4 2BL). We will walk to the Cork Stone, the 9 Ladies Stone Circle on Stanton Moor, then to Barn Farm and back to the Druid Inn where we will have lunch (optional). The walk is about 4 miles but there is a short cut. If you would like to come just turn up on the day. The cost of the walks is £4 and the proceeds will go to Holmesfield Church maintenance fund. Please phone Robin on 01246 412767 if you have any queries. 19
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RHS Bridgewater (Stockport) Thursday 9th June 2022 Coach leaves Holmesfield promptly at 9.00am returning in the early evening (Please note the Association cannot provide a refund if you are late and miss the coach!)
£15.00 per person for the coach Free entry for RHS Members £8.50 per person (non-RHS Members)
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HOLMESFIELD PENNY ACRES SCHOOL As always, this term has been a busy one and Christmas seems many moons ago! Our Key stage two children blasted off to the National Space Centre for the day as part of their topic ‘Out of this world’. A fabulous day was had by all with the highlight being the planetarium visit. A worthwhile day out if you’ve not been before! Our KS2 parents were treated to a clarinet concert, unfortunately outside due to Covid restrictions. Our children discovered how difficult it was to play the clarinet with cold fingers as the snow began to fall. Even so, they sounded amazing as always and it was a great opportunity to show what we’ve been learning in school. Our Infant children attended a gymnastics event at Graves Leisure Centre and again, a superb time was had by all with a highlight being the professional grade trampolines. On another day, school played host to a wisdom of owls. The children were able to see these birds up close and hear about their habitats, hunting techniques and anatomy. Seeing owls flying around the classroom was like a scene from Hogwarts and certainly something to remember. I’m sure that next term will be as busy and we look forward to sharing some of our experiences with you. Until then, stay safe. Kindest thoughts and prayers, Mr Ratcliffe – Executive Headteacher. Federation of Penny Acres and Wigley Primary Schools. Penny Acres: 0114 2890330
HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE SOCIETY Hi All – I hope this finds you well and staying safe after a cold, wet and “breezy” February. During January and February, the Holmesfield Village Society team have been meeting regularly to plan some fun and exciting events for the village in the months to come. Most recently we have met with other Village associations and societies to try and ensure we are working closely together to build a single view of all the great events planned across the Parish for the year ahead to maximise the success for each event. We look forward to sharing with you some of the exciting things we have planned in the coming weeks. Watch this space! In the meantime stay safe, well and warm! Big Love - Helen and the Village Society Team For more information or to contribute ideas; email us at holmesfieldvillage@gmail.com and always keep an eye on www.facebook.com/groups/holmesfield for event updates. #loveholmesfield 23
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HOLMESFIELD FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB ‘A Glimpse of Spring’ Workshop
Our workshop this month is at Holmesfield Village Hall on Wednesday 16th March and will give you the chance to try out a lovely Spring arrangement. Two different designs will be demonstrated and then it’s up to you if you would like to have a go at either arrangements or both. Just bring along the following depending on which design(s) you would like to do. Design 1: Plant pot or container of similar size, oasis, bendy branches or sticks, small amount of greenery and 3 bunches of Daffodils. Design 2: Basket, twigs or catkins, Daffodils or springs flowers (Iris or Tulips) and some moss. Visitors : £6.50 – please pay on the door – 7.30pm start! For further details, please contact Diane Sheldon: 0771 892 5514 -Email: Diane. sheldon1@btinternet.com
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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 February. We are pleased to announce the winners as follows:February 2022 1st prize No. 12 Mrs Elfleet-Ward £54.00 2nd prize No. 78 Mr & Mrs Dorwood £12.00 Penny Acres School were also awarded £54.00. Thank you to all the parents, family members, neighbours and local residents for your continued support especially during the past year. 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 27
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HOLMESFIELD YOUTH CLUB Glow! continues to thrive, welcoming young people from Holmesfield each Monday at St Swithin’s church hall 6.30-8.30pm. We are an inclusive youth group for all secondary aged young people whatever their circumstances. This month we have secured a grant from the Dronfield and District Rotary Club to take 16 young people to an activity centre in Pleasley during the Easter holidays - further information will be available in due course. If you or your business would like to sponsor an activity day in the summer holidays I would be glad to have a chat with you! Thanks also to all those who offered to help me with wheels for the football table, we’re now sorted. For further information about Glow! contact Sarah on 0792 958 2233.
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Our District Councillor, Bentley Stafford-Stephenson, attended the February Parish Council meeting and reported that the District Council budget has been set. Council tax will be rising by 2.58% which equates to approximately £5.00 for a Band D property. The Local Plan has been voted through and set the future framework for the district. There are no proposals to develop greenbelt land within Holmesfield. The swimming pool at Eckington has re-opened following a £1.5m refurbishment and plans are now imminent to replace Sharley Park Leisure Centre with a new community hub including leisure centre, health provision and support services. There are currently two funding streams available. The first is Community Action Grants of up to £500 available to community groups in the district for projects that support residents to tackle local issues in the area; this round will also consider applications from community-led groups to purchase additional trees to support the Queen’s Green Canopy. The second is Visitor Grants of up to £2000 for local businesses to adapt, recover and rebuild in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Business grants are available to support the development of valuable digital assets such as online booking systems, updated websites and cashless payment facilities. Derbyshire has been chosen as a pathfinder for the Government levelling up white paper. There have been a number of planning issues including a significant price rise in the cost of water testing for properties not connected to the mains. There are lots of upcoming events for the Chairman’s Appeal including an Elvis event and special visit to Renishaw Hall. 29
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES 10th and 11th March 2022, 8.00am to 4.00pm daily: Cordwell Lane, Millthorpe, Holmesfield between its junction with New Road to its junction with Horsleygate Road to facilitate carriageway patching work. Alternative Route: B6051 Horsleygate Road, A621 Owler Bar, B6054, Cartledge Lane, Millthorpe Lane and vice versa. 14th to 26th March 2022: Cordwell Lane between junction with Millthorpe Lane for a distance of 100 metres in a westerly direction to facilitate highway drainage works. Alternative Route: B6051 Cordwell Lane (from point of closure), B6051 Horsleygate Road, A621 Owler Bar, B6054, Cartledge Lane, Millthorpe Lane and vice versa. 5th April 2022, 7.00pm to 9.30pm: Cordwell Lane between junction with Millthorpe Lane for a distance of 100 metres in a westerly direction to facilitate manhole cover and frame renewal works. Alternative Route: Cordwell Lane (from point of closure), Horsleygate Road, Owler Bar, B6054, Cartledge Lane, Millthorpe Lane and vice versa. 13th to 15th April 2022: Horsleygate Lane between a point 650 metres north east of its junction with the B6051 for a distance of 120 metres in a north easterly direction to facilitate water apparatus installation works. Alternative Route: Horsleygate Lane (from point of closure), Main Road, Cartledge Lane, Millthorpe Lane, Cordwell Lane, Horsleygate Road, Horsleygate Lane (to point of closure) and vice versa. 19th and 20th April 2022: Cowley Lane, Holmesfield between a point 100 metres south of its junction with Cowley Bottom (near Cherry Tree Farm) for a distance of 80 metres in a southerly direction by BT Openreach to facilitate telegraph pole renewal works. Alternative Route: Cowley Lane (from point of closure), Cowley Bottom, Cowley Lane, Barlow Lees Lane, Dobbin Lane, Cowley Lane (to point of closure) and vice versa. 19th and 20th April 2022, 7.30am to 5.00pm daily: Highlightley Lane, near junction with Dobbin Lane by BT Openreach. 19th to 21st April 2022, 9.30am to 3.30pm daily: Moorwood Lane, Owler Bar between its junction with the A621 for a distance of 300 metres in an easterly direction to provide access to underground structure. Alternative Route: Moorwood Lane (from point of closure), B6054, A621 and vice versa. Access will be maintained, whenever reasonably possible, on the affected length of road. The road will re-open as soon as the work is finished. This may be earlier than advertised. Derbyshire County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused while work takes place. Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.
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HOLMESFIELD CRICKET CLUB
Welcome to 2022. Looking through the window as the storms batter us, it’s hard to believe it’s only 8 weeks to the start of the coming new season! Following on from last year’s highly successful season, we are looking forward to what will be a challenging, but hopefully even a better year. The 1st eleven will play in the Derbyshire 2nd division, the highest standard we have reached in the history of the club. Hopes are high as we have not only retained all the players from last season but also strengthened the squad with the addition of Jack Snelling who is joining us from Hallam’s 1st team in Sheffield. We are looking at recruiting at least one more player before the season start – watch this space. Many of our juniors who played last season, will also be looking to secure a regular spot in the 1st team so good luck to them as well.
Development: Over the winter we have been trying to secure planning permission to enable us to extend our facilities by the installation of a new timber framed club house adjacent to the existing one. This would give us much needed additional space whilst also allowing us to create better changing facilities for everyone concerned. This is particularly important now we have a lady’s team as well as the ever-increasing requirements placed upon clubs with junior changing and segregation. Unfortunately, we have met some resistance from the planners, this despite overwhelming support from the local community. We have submitted additional information for the planners to review and hopefully we will get a positive outcome! If you have passed the ground recently you may have noticed that a new gate has been installed, this will allow easier access and egress from the ground. Unfortunately, the mirror installed last year to view oncoming traffic has been hit and smashed, this will be replaced before the start of the season. Further development of the ground and facilities will take place over the coming months, and we look forward to keeping you updated as these progress.
Junior Cricket: Further opportunities for junior cricket will be available this year with the introduction of the Dynamos Programme for 8 – 11-year-olds. This will run alongside the All Stars programme 5 – 8-year-olds, which proved a great success last year. The programmes will run from 20th May through to 8th July. If you would like your child to attend, then please contact Jimmy Pearson on 0780 328 8200 / jimmypeo@hotmail.com In addition to the two programmes we are running the following junior teams this year: U9s soft ball; U11s hard ball; U13s; 3 x U15s. Please let us know if your child would like to join any of the teams. Coaching will start on Friday nights in May – Date to be confirmed. 35
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100 Club: Following the fantastic support, we received last year from everybody, we are looking to try and beat the membership total of 256. If you would like to support us again or know anybody who would like to join, please fill in the form and send back to Tony Brown or Jimmy Pearson. Alternatively, if your details have not changed then simply send the money along with your name. Last year’s five lucky winners were: Andy Timms, Boris Novikovs, Simon Billing, Simon Welch, Vinney Fieldsend.
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Club Contact details Treasurer: Tony Brown – tonynigelbrown@gmail.com Captain: Jimmy Pearson – jimmypeo@hotmail.com Junior Co-ordinator: Antony Bolsover – bolsoverfamily147@gmail.com
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MOBILE LIBRARY Derbyshire County Council’s mobile library service operates on a 4-weekly cycle. The mobile library will be at 6 Park Rise, Holmesfield between 10.25am and 10.50am on Mondays 21st March, 25th April and 16th May. The staff look forward to welcoming you on board to browse the stock and access their services. The mobile libraries have a lift if you use a wheelchair or have mobility problems. For further information call 01629 533444, or email: ask.library@derbyshire.gov.uk 41
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TO ALL DOG OWNERS Dog fouling issues are the worst they have ever been in Holmesfield. Most people take poo bags out with them 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 £1,000. Please keep Holmesfield dog poo clean. 43
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3rd HOLMESFIELD SCOUT GROUP Scouts and Explorers: Meet Tuesday nights at the usual times. Beavers and Cubs: Meet Wednesday nights at the usual times. Please note that all four sections have a waiting list. If you have children you would like to join the group, please get their names on our waiting lists as soon as possible – don’t wait until they are the right age, to avoid disappointment. Please contact Richard Wilkinson on 01246 412576, or email : thirdholmesfieldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk for further information.
FRIENDS OF GILLFIELD WOOD Practical Conservation Mornings. From 10am for 2 to 3 hours on one Sunday in the month on an agreed date with the Sheffield City Council Ranger who attends our work mornings with appropriate tasks (light and heavy) and tools. We meet either at the Baslow Road bus terminus, the Scout Hut on Aldam Road, Totley or at the end of Totley Hall Lane. The work mornings are advertised on posters around Totley, in the local press and nearer the date are emailed out. Due to Covid precautions there are no drinks or biscuits provided so we recommend you bring along your own refreshments. If you are interested in helping us carry out such work in Gillfield Wood or have any questions, please contact fogwsecretary@gmail.com We may also arrange the occasional mid-week Conservation Morning where we will not have the help of a Council Ranger but will concentrate on tasks we can do independently. Here we are likely to meet at the Baslow Road bus terminus at 10.00am. Bring spade/shovel and rake if you have them/one. And gloves and flask. We will probably finish around 11.30 but feel free to come and go to suit. 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 !
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JANUARY 2022 WEATHER This January was slightly warmer than usual with a mean temperature of 4.6°C – about half a degree above normal – and on New Year’s day the temperature rose to 12.8°C. However, the month was much more unusual in being very dry and very sunny. The total rainfall was little more than half of what we expect and indeed, after the first week, we had almost no rainfall. We had 19 days when we saw some sunshine and about 80 hours of bright sunshine over the whole month. All this nice weather was the result of a large high pressure anticyclone that stayed with us for most of the second, third and fourth weeks of the month. The Met Office said that in England and Wales it was the ninth driest January and the third sunniest January since their records began in 1862. My weather station had a hiccup on the 26th of the month when it started to report that the temperature outside was rising up to 70°C! It was three days before I was able to replace part of the station and start getting some rather more sensible readings. Fortunately, I was able to contact a friend in Bradway and get the readings from his weather station. Bradway is about 200ft lower than Holmesfield so the average temperatures will be about half a degree warmer than we are but otherwise his readings will not be very different from mine. A hiccup from rather further away was recorded by my weather station on Saturday 15th January at 7pm. I recorded a positive blip in my atmospheric pressure record and Paul Hudson, the weatherman on Look North, also noted this and said that it arose from the eruption of the underwater volcano near the Islands of Tonga in the Pacific. The volcano pushed upwards into the atmosphere and caused a shockwave, or pressure wave, that then travelled outwards, like the ripple in a pond when a stone is dropped into the water. This shockwave occurred 14 hours before my weather station recorded a small but rapid rise in atmospheric pressure. It had travelled at about 700 mph in an easterly direction, over North America, to cover the 10,000 miles from Tonga in the Pacific to Holmesfield. I recorded a second blip a few hours later, this having travelled rather further to reach us in a westerly direction over Asia and Europe. Brian Brown
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HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK A large number of vehicles not connected with Village Hall bookings are now using the car park on a daily basis. This is now preventing users of the hall from accessing the car park. The village hall car park is private property and unless you are using the building, parking is not permitted. Parking on private land without permission may invalidate your motor vehicle insurance. Currently the Parish Council will be placing notices on offending vehicles, but if the situation continues then other methods including locking of the car park or clamping offending vehicles will be considered.
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). 51
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ST. SWITHIN’S CHURCH All are welcome to come to our Sunday services at 10.30am. The wearing of face coverings is no longer mandatory but is still advised in enclosed spaces. Hand santisers continue to be available. The type of services varies each week - those with children might find the fourth Sunday family service suits them best, but everyone is welcome at all services. Visit our website – www.holmesfieldchurch.org.uk – to find out about events and activities, and for the latest news join our Facebook public group. Online services and programmes for the parish are available at www.youtube.com/dwhparish We would be delighted if you would like to hold your wedding or christening service at St. Swithin’s. Please contact the Parish Office on the number below in the first instance. You do not have to be christened or live in the parish to be married at St. Swithin’s Church. For enquiries about funerals, burial of ashes, or anything else related to the churchyard please contact the vicar. St. Swithin’s Church Hall is the venue for many different community groups. It is an excellent, modern, well equipped hall with kitchen and meeting room, available to hire for your one off event or regular activity - please contact Jenny on the number below. St. Swithin’s Toddler Group is held on Thursday mornings, 10.00am to 11.30am. J-Cafe is held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10.00am to 1.30pm.
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COWLEY MISSION AND THE VINE FELLOWSHIP Our service commences at 10.30am each Sunday at Cowley Mission. Everyone is welcome to come and visit/join us. Dates for March:6th Ian Wileman with Communion 13th Steve Richards 20th Philip Proctor with Communion 27th Lyn Richards 53
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DRONFIELD RAIL TIMETABLE
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HOLMESFIELD BUS TIMETABLE
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Broomfield • Dronfield
via Holmesfield, Barlow, Newbold, Chesterfield Town Centre & Hasland
Monday to Saturday excluding Public Holidays Note
NSD
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SD NSD Broomfield, Linden Drive 0637 0737 0737 0940 1040 1140 1240 1340 1440 Hasland, The Green 0641 0741 0741 0944 1044 1144 1244 1344 1444 Hasland, Jepson Road 0645 0745 0745 0949 1049 1149 1249 1349 1449 Newbold, Chesterfield Town Centre Hasland Birdholme, Mellow via WayHolmesfield, Barlow,0648 0748 0748 0952 &1052 1152 1252 1352 1452 Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street 0655 0655 0730 0730 0755 0755 0959 1059 1159 1259 1359 1459 Monday to Saturday Chesterfield, Packers Rowexcluding Public Holidays 0658 0733 0733 0800 0800 1004 1104 1204 1304 1404 1504 Note SD 0738 NSD 0738 SD SD NSD SD 1511 Newbold, Nags Head 0703 0807 0807 1011 1111 1211 1311NSD1411 Broomfield, Linden Drive 0637 0940 1040 1140 1240 1340 1440 1540 1700 Upper Newbold, Four Lane Ends 0706 0741 0741 0737 08100737 0810 0810 1014 1114 1214 1314 1414 1514 Hasland, The Green 0641 0741 0741 0944 1044 1144 1244 1344 1444 1544 1704 Cutthorpe, Linacre Reservoir Entrance 08140745 0814 0814 1418 Hasland, Jepson Road 0645 0745 0949 1049 1149 1118 1249 1349 1449 1549 1711 Barlow, Commonside 1320 1428 1520 0710 0755 0748 08240748 0824 0824 12201452 Birdholme, Mellow Way 0648 0952 10521020 1152 1128 1252 1352 1552 1715 Millthorpe, NewNew Road Chesterfield, Beetwell Street 0713 08270755 0827 0827 1131 1359 12231459 1323 0655 0655 0730 0730 0758 0755 0959 1059 1023 1159 1259 15591431 16301523 1725 Chesterfield, Packers 0658 0733 0733 0802 0800 1004 1104 1027 1204 1135 1304 1404 1604 1635 1527 1730 Holmesfield, Horns InnRow 0717 08310800 0831 0831 12271504 1327 1435 Newbold, Nags Head Pentland Road 0703 0738 0738 0807 0807 1211 1311 1411 1735 0807 1011 1111 1031 Dronfield Woodhouse, 1231 1511 13311611 1642 Upper Newbold, Four Lane Ends 0706 0741 0741 0810 0810 0810 1014 1114 1214 1314 1414 1514 1614 1645 1738 Dronfield, Civic Centre 0725 0811 0839 0839 0839 1035 1141 1235 1335 1444 1535 Cutthorpe, Linacre Reservoir Entrance 0814 0814 0814 1118 1418 1618 1649 1742 Dronfield, Fanshawe School 08410824 0841 Barlow,Henry Commonside 0710 0755 0824 0824 1020 1128 1220 1320 1428 1520 1628 1659 1752
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SD
Broomfield • Dronfield
Millthorpe, New Road
0713
Dronfield, Civic Centre
0725
NSD 1540 1544 1549 1552 1559 1604 1611 1614 1618 1628 1631 1800 1805 1635
SD
1630 1635 1642 1645 1649 1659 1702 1706
1700 1704 1711 1715 1725 1730 1735 1738 1742 1752 1755 1759
1800 1805 1810 1813 1817 1827 1830 1834 1810 1839 1813 1644 1710 1803 1843 1817
1827 0758 0827 0827 0827 1023 1131 1223 1323 1431 1523 1631 1702 1755 1830
Note:Holmesfield, SD Service on Schooldays only. Horns operates Inn 0717 0802 0831 0831 0831 1027 1135 1227 1327 1435 1527 1635 1706 1759 1834 NSD Woodhouse, Service operates onRoad SchoolHolidays only.0807 Dronfield Pentland 1031 1231 1331 1839 Dronfield, Sunday Henry Fanshawe School No Service Note: SD NSD
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0811 0839 0839 0839 1035 1141 1235 1335 1444 1535 1644 1710 1803 1843 0841 0841
Service operates on Schooldays only. Service operates on School Holidays only.
Dronfield • Broomfield
No Service Sunday
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via Holmesfield, Barlow, Newbold, Chesterfield Town Centre & Hasland
Dronfield • Broomfield
Monday to Saturday excluding Public Holidays via Holmesfield, Barlow, Newbold, Chesterfield Town Centre & Hasland Note Dronfield, Henry Fanshawe SchoolPublic Holidays Monday to Saturday excluding Dronfield, Civic Centre 0845 Note Dronfield Woodhouse, Pentland Dronfield, Henry Fanshawe SchoolRoad 0645 0849 Dronfield, Civic Centre 08450854 0935 Holmesfield, Horns Inn 0651 DronfieldNew Woodhouse, 0645 08490858 0939 Millthorpe, Road Pentland Road 0655 Holmesfield, Horns Inn 0651 0854 0944 Barlow, Commonside 0700 0902 Millthorpe, New Road 0655 0858 0948 Cutthorpe, Linacre Reservoir Entrance 0710 Barlow, Commonside 0700 0902 0951 0908 Upper Newbold, FourReservoir Lane Ends Cutthorpe, Linacre Entrance 07100714 1001 Upper Newbold, Four Lane Ends 07140717 0908 0911 1004 Newbold, Nags Head Newbold, Nags Head 07170724 0911 0918 1007 Chesterfield, Stephenson Place Chesterfield, Stephenson Place 0724 0918 1014 Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street 0710 0729 0923 Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street 0710 0729 0923 1019 Birdholme, Mellow Way 0717 0930 Birdholme, Mellow Way 0717 0930 1025 Hasland, Jepson Road 0720 Hasland, Jepson Road 0720 09330933 1028 Hasland, Green 0724 0937 0937 1032 Hasland, TheThe Green 0724 Broomfield, LindenDrive Drive 0732 09400940 1037 Broomfield, Linden 0732 Note: SD
SD
0935 1045 1145 1245 SD 1345 NSD 0939 1049 1249 1045 1145 13451254 1445 1350 1445 0944 10541245 1150 1049 1058 1249 1449 1354 1449 0948 1154 1258 1054 1150 1254 1350 1454 1454 0951 1101 1157 1301 1357 1058 1154 1258 1354 1458 1458 1301 1001 1207 1101 1157 1357 1502 1407 1502 1410 1004 1105 1210 1207 14071305 1105 1210 14101308 1508 1413 1508 1007 11081305 1213 1108 1213 14131315 1511 1420 1511 1014 11151308 1220 1115 1220 1315 1420 1518 1518 1019 1120 1225 1320 1425 1120 1225 1320 1425 1523 1025 11261326 1231 1126 1231 14311326 1431 1529 1028 11291329 1234 1129 1234 14341329 1434 1532 1133 1238 14381333 1438 1536 1032 11331333 1238 1137 1240 14401337 1440 1540 1037 11371337 1240
1445 SD 1449 1540 1545 1454 1549 1458 1554 1502 1558 1602
1508 1612 1618 1511 1621 1518 1628
NSD
SD SD NSD 1540 1540 1445NSD 1545NSD1545 SD SD 1545 1449 1549 1549 1549 1540 1545 1645 1715 1554 1815 14541545 1554 1554 1549 1649 1719 1558 14581549 1558 1558 1554 1554 1654 1724 1819 1502 1602 1602 1602 1558 1558 1658 1728 1823 1602 161217021612 1602 1732 1612 1827 15081612 1618 1618 1618 1612 1618 1708 1738 1621 1833 1511 1618 1621 1621 1621 1741 1628 1836 15181621 162817111628 1628 1628 1718 1748 1843 1523 1635 1635 1635 1635 1723 15291638 17291638 1638 1638 15321641 17321641 1641 1641 1645 15361645 17361645 1645 1649 15401649 1740 1649 1649
NSD
SD
1645 1649 1654 1658 1702
1715 1719 1724 1728 1732
1819 1823 1827
1815
1708 1738 1833 1711 1741 1836 1718 1748 1843 1723 1729 1732 1736 1740
Service operates on Schooldays only.
Note: SD NSD Service operates on Schooldays only. Service operates on School Holidays only. NSD Service operates on School Holidays only.
No Service Sunday
No Service Sunday
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A timeless image of Horsleygate Road c.1910 where the road begins its long winding climb to Horsleygate Lane and onward to Owler Bar. The legend W.H.H. denotes that this image is the work of the celebrated Dronfield photographer, Walter “Harry” Hewitt who supplemented his work as a timekeeper at Lucas’s spade and shovel works on Dronfield Bottom by selling his photographs of local views as postcards. He also recorded notable events in the Dronfield area.
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