Holmesfield Parish Council Newsletter - May 2022 by Holmesfeldian

Barry Wheat

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 : 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 :

£15.00 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: 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

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.

VILLAGE HALL CALENDAR : MAY 2022 1st May (Sun.) 2nd May (Mon.) 3rd May (Tues.) 4th May (Wed.) 5th May (Thurs.)

6th May (Fri.) 7th May (Sat.) 8th May (Sun.)

9th May (Mon.)

10th May (Tues.) 11th May (Wed.) 12th May (Thurs.)

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14th May (Sat.) 15th May (Sun.)

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17th May (Tues.) 18th May (Wed.) 19th May (Thurs.) 20th May (Fri.) 21st May (Sat.)

Private Booking Live Longer Live Stronger Age UK Chair Based Exercise - contact Kerry: 07923 672165 Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea : 07961 454943 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Dronfield Relief In Need Meeting 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 Private Booking Private Booking 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 Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Penny Acres School Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Parish Council Annual Assembly Holmesfield Parish Council Meeting Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.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 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 Flower Club - Come along to our demos and club workshops contact Diane : 07718 925514 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.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. 7 For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea : 07961 454943

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10.00am - 1.00pm

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1.30pm - 3.30pm

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4.00pm - 7.00pm

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7.30pm - 8.30pm

Main Hall

10.00am - 11.30am

Committee Room Main Hall

7.30pm - 8.30pm 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Main Hall

4.30pm - 6.00pm

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9.00am - 11.00pm

Small Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall

– 10.00am - 1.00pm – 10.00am - 12.00pm

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2.00pm - 3.00pm

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4.00pm - 6.30pm

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Committee Room Main Hall

7.00pm - 8.00pm 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Main Hall

4.00pm - 6.15pm

Main Hall Main Hall

6.30pm - 7.30pm From 7.30pm

Main Hall

10.00am - 11.30am

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4.30pm - 6.00pm

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Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall

4.00pm - 6.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm

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Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children 19th May (Thurs.) www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club 20th May (Fri.) Primary & secondary age - contact: sheﬃeld@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. 21st May (Sat.) For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea : 07961 454943 Private Booking 22nd May (Sun.) 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 23rd May (Mon.) Rhythmix Dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Zumba Latin Inspired Dance/Fitness class suitable for all contact Lucy : 0775 2478866 Penny Acres School 24th May (Tues.) Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children 26th May (Thurs.) www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy / After School Club 27th May (Fri.) Primary & secondary age - contact: sheﬃeld@helenogrady.co.uk Little Spinners : Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8year olds. 28th May (Sat.) For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea : 07961 454943 29th May (Sun.) Private Booking

Main Hall

10.00am - 11.30am

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7.30pm - 8.30pm

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4.30pm - 6.00pm

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Main Hall Small Hall Main Hall Main Hall

4.00pm - 6.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm – 10.00am - 12.00pm

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10.00am - 11.30am

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7.30pm - 8.30pm

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4.30pm - 6.00pm

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9.00am - 12.00pm

Main Hall Small Hall

4.00pm - 6.00pm 10.00am - 12.00pm

VILLAGE HALL CALENDAR : MAY 2022

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PLANNING MATTERS Applications Received from North East Derbyshire District Council: 22/00180/FLH : Mr. T. Marples – Orchard Cottage, New Road, Millthorpe – Remodelling of the front entrance façade and new rear lower-level extension. NO COMMENT 22/00209/FLHPD : Miss D. Verity – The Glen, Cordwell Lane, Millthorpe – Application under the larger home extension prior approval scheme for single storey rear extension. NO COMMENT 22/00217/FL : Mr. & Mrs. L Booker – 2 Main Road, Holmesfield – Minor amendment to existing consent (Conservation Area). NO COMMENT 22/00239/CATPO : Mr. & Mrs. Smith – 24 Main Road Holmesfield – Notification of intention to fell Fir tree within Holmesfield Conservation Area. NO COMMENT 22/00253/FLH : Mr. & Mrs. Fearnehough – Green Paddocks Cowley Lane Holmesfield - Two storey front extension to accommodate a wheelchair lift. NO COMMENT 22/00279/FLHPD : Mr. C. Hanson – 11 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield - Application under the Neighbour Notification Scheme for a single storey rear extension. NO COMMENT 9

PLANNING MATTERS Determinations made by North East Derbyshire District Council: NP/NED/0621/0695 : Thickwood Lodge, Baslow Road, Owler Bar - The demolition of existing surrounding single storey extensions and replacement with a single storey extension. The proposed works also include repairs and restoration of the Lodge tower. GRANTED NP/NED/0621/0696 : Listed Building Consent for Thickwood Lodge, Baslow Road, Owler Bar - The demolition of existing surrounding single storey extensions and replacement with a single storey extension. The proposed works also include repairs and restoration of the Lodge tower. GRANTED 21/01195/FL : Mr. T. Brown – Holmesfield Cricket Club, Cordwell Lane, Millthorpe – Application for the installation of single storey timber clubhouse (private drainage system). GRANTED 22/00011/FL : Mr. P. Gregory – Cowley Hall Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield Construction of an agricultural building for storage of agricultural equipment, hay and sheep at lambing time. REFUSED 22/00018/FLH : Mr. & Mrs. Henstridge – 36 Main Road Holmesfield – Singlestorey extension to the south elevation of the cottage and proposed addition of two dormer windows (Conservation Area). GRANTED 22/00024/FL : Mr. J. Waugh– Moorwood Hall Farm, Moorwood Lane, Owler Bar – Application pursuant of 20/0533/FL to remove condition 2 (approved plans) substituting drawings on the main dwelling. GRANTED 22/00029/FLH : Mr. K. Hodge – 36 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield - Application for single-storey rear extension. GRANTED 22/00209/FLHPD : Miss D. Verity – The Glen, Cordwell Lane, Millthorpe – Application under the larger home extension prior approval scheme for single storey rear extension. PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED Appeals Against determinations made by North East Derbyshire District Council: 21/00020/COU : Public Inquiry against NEDDC refusal to grant change of use of building as dwelling at Brindwood House, Millthorpe Lane, Holmesfield. 21/00020/EN_OD : Public Inquiry against NEDDC refusal to grant the erection of 2 buildings at Brindwood House, Millthorpe Lane, Holmesfield.

POLICE REPORT TO PARISH COUNCIL PCSO Jonathan Flower sent a written report for the meeting. Crimes for March 2022 include two theft, one burglary, and three incidents of violence. 11

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DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORT TO PARISH COUNCIL North East Derbyshire District Councillor Bentley Stafford-Stephenson attended the March Parish Council meeting. Within the area he has been dealing with housing and noise issues in Barlow and reported that the planning issues at Brindwood House are to be dealt with via a public inquiry, the timescale for the proceedings is not yet known. There have been ongoing issues with fly-tipping in rural locations, a number of documents with names and addresses have been found within the waste and these have been passed to the police for investigation; the use of mobile CCTV is being considered in hotspot areas. The £150.00 rebate on Council Tax for properties graded A to D should be automatic for those paying by direct debit, other residents will need to contact NEDDC to let them know account details.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 11th May in the Main Hall at Holmesfield Village Hall on Vicarage Close. Parish Council Annual Assembly starts at 6.30pm Parish Council Meeting starts at 7.30pm. All welcome to attend.

DRONFIELD POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM March crime figures: Theft: 2(same), Burglary: 1 (–2), Violence against the person : 3 (+3). Dronfield SNT attended a number of public meetings including Parish and Town Council meetings and completing Derbyshire Talking surveys to gather people’s views and opinions on issues affecting them. A re-occurring theme was that people were asking about crime prevention information regarding gardens, outbuildings and sheds, etc. This is just as important as home safety crime prevention. Now that the clocks have gone forward and people will seek to spend more time outdoors hoping for nicer weather over the coming months. Please take a look at the information overleaf and share the information with friends, family and visitors to the area. PCSO 12853 Jonathan Flower, Dronfield SNT E-mail: Jonathan.flower@derbyshire.police.uk 13

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GARDEN, GARAGE & SHED CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE Many people take steps to secure their homes, but what about the outside? It could be costly to replace the items you store in your garden, shed and garage. For more information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or visit: www.derbyshire.police.uk • Fit a good quality, substantial lock to the door for Garden • Keep your gates, fences and walls well maintained. advice on these items visit www.soldsecure.com

Ideally these should be at least 2m high. • Keep gates locked and position them close to the front of your house. • Consider growing prickly plants such as Pyracantha, Sea Buckthorn and Berberis around vulnerable areas such as windows, fences, walls and drainpipes. • Use gravel for footpaths and driveways as it is noisy to walk on. • Fit motion-sensor security lighting if possible. • Use ties to secure hanging baskets to brackets. • Fill the bottom of pots and planters with heavy stones. • Join or set up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

or www.securebydesign.com • Secure hinges with coach bolts and security screws. • Invest in a shed alarm if possible. • Screw windows shut, fit window locks and protective grills. Use curtains or netting to hide anything on view. • Install low energy security lighting with motion sensors.

Valuables

• Put tools and equipment away after use. • Chain large items, such as bikes, together. • Lock ladders to a secure fixture to stop them being used for access. Garage and shed • Photograph your valuable items to help recover • If you do leave items of high value in your garage them if they are stolen. and shed, engrave or mark these items with your • Keep photographs of unusual or sentimental house number and postcode. items. They can be used by police to find and • Secure the items to the floor or leave in secured storage. trace stolen items..

JUNE NEWSLETTER All copy for the June Newsletter must be received by 18th May 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 15

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MINI-DIGGER THEFT Derbyshire Police are currently investigating a report of the theft of a mini digger from a building site on Stubley Lane, Dronfield. This took place on Tuesday 5th April 2022 between 5am and 5.20am. The Police are appealing for any witnesses that may have seen or heard anything on this date during the specific times and they would also like to request any personal CCTV cameras that you may have on your own property or vehicles with dash camera be checked in the event that any footage can be used to assist PCSO Flower with his investigation. If you believe that you may have witnessed the incident or have any other information about this then he would like to hear from you. Phone 101 - quoting crime reference number 22*192091 PCSO 12853 Jonathan Flower, Dronfield SNT E-mail: Jonathan.flower@derbyshire.police.uk

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HOLMESFIELD SUPPORT GROUP A meeting to discuss what support the village could offer in terms of hosting Ukrainians in Holmesfield was held on the 4th April. General discussion focussed on how people in the village could offer support, bearing in mind that we are not located near shops or secondary schools and anyone hosting would need to be able to support with transport too. The following suggestions were made: 1. Anyone hosting a family would get support from other families in the community – there is a list of 7 people who would be willing to support. 2. We should link up with the Dronfield Homes for Ukrainians group and offer them our support too. 3. As a village we should have a fund raiser so that we could make a donation to families coming into local areas such as Dronfield. 4. We could create a crowd-fund to seek donations to be able to raise enough funds to pay to rent a house for a family for a 6 month period. The consensus was that we should action points 3 & 4. Ideally, it would be a good solution if we could secure a rented house as this would give a family their own privacy. The next step is also to look to see if there are any landlords that would be willing to work with us. In the meantime, if you can host a family, there are a few Facebook pages where Ukrainians put on daily updates looking for sponsors and places to live. If you wish to find a family Homes for Ukraine is a private group you can join. Also Dronfield Homes for Ukraine is worth joining. If you do host a family and need any support, please make contact on the number below and we can connect you to the group. We have set up a separate WhatsApp group – if you are interested in being involved please just message 07711772058 to be added to the Whats App group.

SPEED INDICATOR DEVICES The Parish Council is applying to take part in a 12-month trial for speed indicator devices in the Parish. This is something that we have been requesting for many years, but were told that it was against current County Council protocol to grant permission for any further devices in Derbyshire. There has now been a change of policy and hopefully our application will be successful.

HOLMESFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH A Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Monday 9th May, 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 19

CARAVANS PARKED AT OWLER BAR The April Parish Council meeting decided to update residents on the issue of unsightly caravans parked in a field overlooking Owler Bar. Our Parish Clerk has been tenaciously pursuing this issue for over two years. Lockdown has added to the delays as contacting officials has been extremely difficult. Replies to emails severely delayed, telephone calls never returned. The field in question is in the area of Holmesfield that is in the Peak Park which obviously makes dealing with the problem more complex. As Peak Park representative for Holmesfield Parish Council, I was asked to investigate. These are the things I have discovered and are entirely my words. I requested an official report from Peak Park but this was not forthcoming. There are three fields in newish ownership up at Owler Bar and it has been difficult to ascertain who owns what. The field in question was initially bought by two people. More recently it has changed hands to one of these original owners. One of the owners is using the field but it uncertain if this is the person who now owns it. One of the caravans is a retired mobile library unit. There is another van there and the owner has assured Peak Park they do not live in the field. Permission was eventually given to a Peak Park enforcement officer to enter the field as the owner had not wanted to meet during lockdown. It was discovered that the owner intends to have animals and grow vegetables. The long term objective is to bring school children there to learn about sustainability. When the Peak Park enforcement officer communicated with the owner, lawyers were involved which meant Peak Park had to hand the matter over to their legal department. The whole matter is now in the hands of lawyers. It is a very complex issue as the owner is entitled to use the land for agricultural activities. Case law is involved. Peak Park are exploring if the owner’s intentions are in fact within the definition of agricultural activity. Added to the mix, Peak Park are understaffed and the person in charge of this case has now reduced working hours and another person has taken over our case. Holmesfield Parish Council will continue to work on your behalf to resolve this issue but obviously it will take time. The investigation started over two years ago and has been under regular discussion at monthly meetings Shirley Reaney

FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS

Baptisms: 10th April - Ralph & Frederick Chester Funerals: 30th March - Michael (Mick) Ronald Swains at St. Swithin’s 11th April - Thomas (Tom) Henry Green at Chesterfield Crematorium 21

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HOLMESFIELD GARDENING ASSOCIATION On 6th April, Stella Bolam – part of the Community Forestry Team at Sheffield City Council – gave a talk on the importance of tree planting and woodland creation in Sheffield, not only for the benefits to the environment but also on the benefits to the community. Part of her role was to involve members of the community such as school children. The talk was very much appreciated by our members . In May the Association begins a series of Garden visits. The first is on Wednesday 4th May and a visit to the garden of Mrs. Eva Burton at 58 Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8YW at 6.30pm followed by a visit to the home of Jane & Robin Greetham nearby at 2 Morley Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8YQ for refreshments (£4.00). Please attend using your own transport. On Thursday 9th June is the annual Association day trip is to RHS Bridgewater near Stockport. The coach costs £15.00 and leaves Main Road at 9.00am prompt! Admission for non-RHS members costs £8.50 (free for members of the RHS). To book please contact our Social Secretary, Hilary Olson on 01142 890927. The trip is open to non-members. On Wednesday 22nd June from 6.30pm our annual BBQ will be held at the home of Hilary & Einar Olson. The cost is £10 (please provide your own drinks). Enquires to our Social Secretary, Hilary Olson, on the above telephone number. This event is for members only. Its the first time we have been able to recommence our Spring evening visits for two years so hoping to see you there. Frances Webb and Hilary Olson

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A number of improvements are underway in the village playground. Tree works have taken place and equipment is being refurbished. The Parish Council wishes to thank Holmesfield Village Society as they have kindly offered to undertake some painting – this is very much appreciated. Signs have also been put on each entrance to the Playground reminding dog owners that North East Derbyshire District Council have put Public Space Protection Orders on all play areas within the District. This prohibits the entry of dogs to the Playground. Please adhere to this for the well-being of children using this facility.

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Our workshop this month is at Holmesfield Village Hall on Wednesday 18th May from 7.30pm. Come along to our special event this month and see floral expert Liz Bishop show you how to create some sensational floral arrangements using seasonal flowers. A floral extravaganza which will be a delightful evening and fill you with inspiration to create seasonal arrangements for your home. Visitors welcome : £8.00 – please pay on the door ! For further details, please contact Diane Sheldon: Tel: 0771 892 5514 - Email: Diane.sheldon1@btinternet.com

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MEET N.E DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Gain a valuable insight into the work of North East Derbyshire District Council and its housing partner Rykneld Homes at a Meet the Council event. Following the success of similar sessions in the District last year North East Derbyshire District Council will be holding an event on Monday 16 May in Barlow Village Hall between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, which will give people the chance to speak with councillors and officers, raise queries about the services they provide, obtain advice and guidance and find out more about our online services and how to sign-up for updates. ‘Question Time’ sessions will be chaired by North East Derbyshire District Council Leader, Cllr Alex Dale, at 6pm and 7pm, where a panel of Cabinet Members and Senior Officers will be available to address any questions from attendees. Cllr Alan Powell, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Communities and Communications said: “By holding these events in the heart of our communities we are providing a great opportunity for our residents and customers to find out more about the work of the Council and raise questions directly with councillors and officers. We will also be presenting our short film which showcases the Council’s recent achievements, future plans and explaining what services we deliver.” Anyone wanting to find out more, should keep checking the council’s website www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk and social media for updates. There is no need to book - just turn up on the day!

HOLMESFIELD CHURCH WALKING GROUP LATHKILL DALE / BRADFORD DALE WALK On Wednesday 25th May, Robin Greetham will lead a walk starting from just behind the George Hotel in Youlgreave (post code DE451 WN). We will park on Conksbury Lane and walk through the fields to Lathkill Dale, down to Alport and into Bradford Dale. Unfortunately all the pubs in Youlgreave are closed on a Wednesday lunchtime so we drive for 5 minutes to the Grouse & Claret At Rowsley. The walk is about 4 miles long but there is a shortcut. If you would like to come just turn up on the day. The cost of the walks is £3 and the proceeds will go to Holmesfield Church. Please phone Robin on 01246 412767 if you have any queries.

HOLMESFIELD PENNY ACRES SCHOOL LOTTERY

As I mentioned in last months news letter, April is renewal time! I would like to thank all the local members for their ongoing support as everyone has renewed again for a further 6 months but we still welcome new members, the more the merrier! As this process is coordinated by myself and the school secretary we now are in a position to start the monthly draw again, there has not been one for the month of April due to collecting subs and the school closing for the Easter holiday but there will be two months drawn out in May, so everything will continue as normal then for the next 6 months If you wish to join either contact Penny Acres Primary School or myself Samantha Copley – Samcopley@me.com : 07803128729

HOLMESFIELD YOUTH CLUB This month ten local young people and three leaders from Glow! youth club went to the Pleasley Vale Outdoor Activity Centre courtesy of Dronfield Rotary Club. We had an amazing day and the weather held off for us to go boating, orienteering, rock climbing and problem solving together. It has been fantastic to see new friendships forming between the youth of our village. Photos shared with permission.

May sees the start of exam season for some of our young people – a stressful time for them, their families and school staff. Spare a thought for them as we offer a safe, nonjudgemental place for them to relax and hang out with their friends between exams. Plea: If you value the work we do with our young people, please consider volunteering with us occasionally on a Monday night. In order to keep Glow! running weekly we really need a few extra hands. The young people in Holmesfield are not like the media portrays them – they’re a really lovely bunch and I’m sure you would gain so much from them! Please get in touch to talk it through: Sarah Webb 07929582233 or sarah@webbhome.co.uk 31

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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 Monday 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 33

HOLMESFIELD MARKET UPDATE What a fantastic market yet again! Although it was a slow start, things really picked up so thank-you for your support. A huge thanks goes to our volunteers as usual – without whom we could not manage the parking, veg and bread stalls, set up and take down on the day. We also would like to thank Ian and Sarah Webb for their support from the church. The church kindly donated the use of the hall for the markets free of charge. This is a very kind offer to support the village and was so much appreciated. There were quite a few new stalls as well as the regulars, but one of our new charity stalls was for the Holmesfield Scouts. The stall was run by James and Aoife Dorwood with the help of their cub and scout friends. They raised a whopping £373 by selling sweet cones. What an amazing effort all of you, well done!

The dates for the next markets are: Saturdays 2nd July, 1st October, and 3rd December. We are keen to hear from any new stall holders and also your feedback on what other types of stalls you would like to see. You can email us at holmesfieldlocalmarket@gmail.com This month the Market team have agree to make the following contributions to the village: 1. Donation of £300 made to the youth club towards the purchase of a new table tennis table 2. Donation of £500 towards the purchase another defibrillator for the village 3. Sponsorship of a first aid course for children to be run at the Village Hall, dates to be confirmed.

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HOLMESFIELD CRICKET CLUB

GREAT NEWS! Following on from last month’s article, we can announce that the planners have had a change of mind and we have been granted planning permission for our extended club house. We submitted additional information regarding the necessity for the development which the planners reviewed and eventually accepted. This is wonderful news, and we can now progress with the development. Unfortunately, it is probably too late for this season, but we should be up and running for next year. Now comes the hard work of raising the rest of the money. We will keep you updated on progress over the coming months. In addition to the new clubhouse, we are also looking to develop a second pitch for junior / ladies matches, and training. We have secured a lease on the field adjacent the bottom boundary. Unfortunately, we will need planning permission for this too, so work cannot start until approval is received - fingers crossed!

Ground news: 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 need replacing 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.. 37

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The coming season: League games started for the senior teams on Saturday 23rd April with the 1st XI travelling to Quardon and the 2nd XI hosting Staveley Welfare. The following week sees the 1st’s at home against Clowne Town (12.30pm start), whilst the 2nd’s have a short trip to Chesterfield. Sunday 1st May sees the first of the Ladies fixtures with a ‘double header’ at home against Wellbeck and Riddings. The matches commence at 11.00am with the final game at 3.00pm. The forthcoming fixtures are as follows: Date Home Team Away Team 30th April 12.30 Holmesfield 1st XI Clowne Town CC 30th April 13.00 Chesterfield CC Holmesfield 2nd XI 1st May 11.00 Women’s 1st XI Welbeck CC 1st May 15.00 Women’s 1st XI Riddings CC 5th May 13.00 Lullington Park CC Holmesfield 1st XI 7th May 13.30 Holmesfield 2nd XI Eckington CC

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Junior Cricket: Just a reminder that junior cricket will be available this year with the introduction of the Dynamos Programme for 8 to 11 year-olds. This will run alongside the All Stars programme for 5 to 8 year-olds which proved a great success last year. The programmes will run from 20th May to 8th July. If you would like your child to attend, then please contact Jimmy Pearson: Tel: 07803288200, Email: 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 15th April: U11 & U13’s 5.45pm till 6.45pm and U15’s 6.45pm till 7.45pm. 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. Thanks to all those who have already joined, it’s much appreciated. Interested in Joining us? Anybody wishing to play or help out contact, either Tony Brown or Jimmy Pearson. Alternatively, if you fancy a leisurely afternoon in the summer please drop in to support us at the ground. 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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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 !

WEEKEND SUMMER BUS SERVICE RETURNS The summer Hope Valley Explorer (route No. H1) bus service is due to return this month. It runs on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays only from 14th May until 3rd September shuttling visitors between several Peak District tourist destinations on an hourly basis. The bus runs between Derwent Dams and Mam Tor calling at Yorkshire Bridge, Bamford, Hope and Castleton. Originating in Chesterfield, one bus will pick up passengers along the way at Millthorpe (09.27) and Owler Bar (09.32). The final shuttle departs Castleton bus station at 17.37 and continues to Chesterfield dropping off at Owler Bar (18.04) and Millthorpe (18.09). Each bus can carry 2 x bikes on the back so you can adventure further. Further information including full timetable : www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/publictransport/hope-valley-explorer 45

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.

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

MARCH 2022 WEATHER The saying that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” is an English proverb that was first documented in Shakespeare’s time. It is thought to allude to the fact that March forms the link between the wild weather of winter and the gentleness of spring. The saying almost fits the weather during March this year in that the first half of the month was quite cool and this was followed by a week of simply glorious weather when the sun shone and we had temperatures of almost 20°C on several days. Unfortunately, this spell of idyllic weather came to a sudden end in the last week of the month and indeed the average temperature on the 31st March was only 1.4°C. Taken as a whole, the month was indeed quite warm with a mean temperature of 7°C, which is about one and a half degrees higher than normal. The rainfall was only about two thirds of what we usually see and during the lovely warm stretch no rain fell at all. I only recorded rain on seven days during the month. I was curious to compare March this year with March last year which was also fairly warm and dry. It did look very similar, with the exception of the 31st that saw an average temperature of 15.6°C last year but only just above zero this year. I began this piece with a proverb. I will end with Flanders and Swann, who I have often quoted in the past. They sang: Welcome, March, with wint’ry wind, Would thou weren’t not so unkind. They were totally wrong this year. We had the strong winds in February but March was quite gentle. Actually, as I write this in early April, the wind has Brian Brown returned and the daffodils are looking a little battered.

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 May are as follows: 1st Terry Irwin (Communion); 8th Steve Richards 15th Cowley Mission (Communion) 22nd Robert Taylor 29th Mark Cook 49

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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. Our J-Cafe is proving very popular and we have just received a 5 star food hygiene rating! We look forward to welcoming people to the Holmesfield Local Market where J-Cafe will be serving refreshments.

Contact numbers for St. Swithin’s Church

Rev. Ian Webb Vicar Christine Taylor Toddler Group Bev Blanksby Treasurer Jenny Banks Church Hall bookings Parish Office

0114 348 3879 / 07743 927458 ian.webb@dwhparish.org.uk 0114 289 1402 christine.taylor42@hotmail.co.uk 0114 262 0008 0114 2890326 01246 412328

Please do get involved with and support your Parish Church - a place of worship and community gathering for at least 1,000 years!

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HOLMESFIELD BUS TIMETABLE

Broomfield • Dronfield

via Holmesfield, Barlow, Newbold, Chesterfield Town Centre & Hasland

Monday to Saturday excluding Public Holidays Note

NSD

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

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

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 SchoolHolidays only.0807        Dronfield Pentland 1031  1231 1331  1839 Dronfield, Sunday Henry Fanshawe School No Service Note: SD NSD

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

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

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

1645 1649 1654 1658 1702

1715 1719 1724 1728 1732

1819 1823 1827

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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

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A delightful scene at Eweford Bridge approx. 100 years ago and a relatively unusual view compared to the plethora of other commercially produced postcards of this area which was a popular destination for town and city dwellers seeking fresh air. This is the opposite view to this month’s front cover photograph.

HOLMESFIELD BYGONES

Holmesfield Village Hall Available to Hire for Meetings and Functions Lucy Perry - Lettings Officer. Tel: 0775 2478866 email: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com

Main Hall

Small Hall

Committee Room

Kitchen