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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 : 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
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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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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 Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea : 07961 454943 Holmesfield Parish Council Meeting 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. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Kilner’s Cakes - Cake decorating workshop - Contact Andrea : 07961 454943 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 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 Holmesfield Footpaths & Bridleways AGM 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 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 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com 7 Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676
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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 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. For Info: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Holmesfield Village Society 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 Rhythmix Dance Workshop – dance classes for children www.rhythmixdancestudio.com Holmesfield Keep Fit (suitable for all) - contact Geraldine : 07594 684676
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JULY NEWSLETTER All copy for the July Newsletter must be received by 18th June 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
PLANNING MATTERS Applications Received from North East Derbyshire District Council: 21/01334/FL : Mr. Oates – Grange Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield – Construction of detached garage (Amended Plans / Title). NO COMMENT 22/00367/FLH : Mr. & Mrs. Sampson – Oak Alyn, Cordwell Lane, Millthorpe – Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new garden room. NO COMMENT 22/00410/FLH : Mr. R. Hall – 13 The Crescent, Holmesfield –Proposal for a rear extension with a flat roof. NO COMMENT 9
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PLANNING MATTERS Determinations made by North East Derbyshire District Council: 21/00622/FL : Mr. N. Riddle – Cartledge House, Cartledge Lane, Holmesfield – Change the use of the land from highway to domestic GRANTED garden (Conservation Area). 21/01366/FLH : Mr. S. Donovan – Middle Farm Horsleygate Lane Holmesfield – Alterations to existing outbuilding to create garden room (Conservation area). WITHDRAWN 22/00125/LDC : Mr. S. Heald – Pennon Lea Millthorpe Lane Holmesfield – Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for construction of a freestanding timber clad garden building. CERTIFICATE ISSUED 22/00144/FLH : Mrs. S. Marples-Shaw – Silverdale New Road Millthorpe – Demolition of entrance porch and front bay window and the construction of a single storey front extension, a raised terrace and provision of vehicle turning head. GRANTED 22/00180/FLH : Mr. Marples – Orchard Cottage, New Road, Millthorpe – Remodelling of the front entrance façade and new rear lower level extension. GRANTED 22/00239/CATPO : Mr. & Mrs. Smith – 24 Main Road Holmesfield - Notification of intention to fell one Fir tree within the Holmesfield Conservation Area. GRANTED 22/00279/FLHPD : Mr. Hanson – 11 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield – Application under the Neighbour Notification Scheme for a single storey rear extension. WITHDRAWN
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 8th June from 7.30pm in the Main Hall at Holmesfield Village Hall on Vicarage Close. All are welcome to attend.
DRONFIELD HENRY FANSHAWE SCHOOL REUNION On Friday 8th July from 7.30pm, the Hyde Park Inn at Hill Top, Dronfield will be hosting an informal get together of former Henry Fanshawe School pupils that attended the school in the 1950s and 1960s. Spouses and partners of former pupils are also welcome to attend. Contact Mick McDermott – Tel: 07854 643951 – for further information or just turn up on the night ! 11
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POLICE REPORT TO PARISH COUNCIL PCSO Jonathan Flower attended the May Parish Council meeting. He reported that there were links with the Glow! youth club run at the Church and that this was very positive. He was also pleased to report that the Neighbourhood Watch is also very pro-active. There had been a burglary reported in April and one in May. There is currently a trend for smaller cars being stolen and used for low level crime and then being dumped. With regards to the parking issues at the top of Cowley Lane, Derbyshire County Council are looking at putting yellow lines around the area and parking enforcement will look to issue tickets to offending vehicles. Derbyshire County Council are in the process of moving the bench outside Penny Acres School and once this is done, speed checks will commence at that location. There is some funding available for Smart Water. This is a unique liquid that can be used on property and if stolen can then be recovered and easily returned to the rightful owner. This will be advertised over social media.
DRONFIELD POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM April crime figures: Burglary: 1, Public Order: 1, Violence against the person : 3. Over the last month, Dronfield Safer Neighbourhood Team have been engaging with the community and visitors to the area in relation to SNT Policing Priorities. During May we had our Op Sceptre Knife crime awareness week, which saw our team along with the Youth Engagement Team attend youth sessions do knife crime quizzes to raised awareness along with knife sweeps in public areas and knife amnesties too. This was carried out in conjunction with local youth groups and partner agencies. Dronfield SNT continued to visit residents in conjunction with North East Derbyshire Community Safety, delivering smart water to some residential properties across the town. The Team are also continuing to conduct home security surveys to residents that request them to make their home less appealing to unwanted visitors Top 3 issues raised to use through Derbyshire Alert/Talking in May. 1) Speeding / Hazardous Driving 2) Anti-Social Behaviour 3) Road Safety Issues
Community Engagement Event: Monday 13th June, 10.00am - 11.30am Street Meet at Holmesfield Village Hall PCSO 12853 Jonathan Flower, Dronfield SNT E-mail: Jonathan.flower@derbyshire.police.uk 13
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HAPPY AND GLORIOUS Unlike residents of many countries around the world, we in the UK do not get to choose our head of state; instead we get whoever happens to be next in line from the House of Windsor. The French have recently chosen Emmanuel Macron for a second term as their head of state and in late 2020 the Americans chose Joe Biden – both ordinary citizens chosen by their fellow citizens to be their representative, chosen to embody their country on the world stage. Our head of state, on the other hand, believes she has been chosen and set apart for the role by God. If we knew nothing of the character of Queen Elizabeth II this description might cause us to worry - “chosen by God? Who does she think she is?!” Yet what we know is that she has sought throughout her remarkable and long reign to act as an incredibly hard working and caring servant of her people. What does her reign tell us about the character of the God she believes she was chosen by? Jesus Christ came to serve as a humble king, the God of the universe, stooping down to wash his disciples’ feet and to walk the lonely hill to the Cross for us all. It is this God who has formed and shaped Her Majesty’s own ‘ministry’ and reign. As the Queen said in her 2016 Christmas Speech: “Billions of people now follow Christ’s teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives. I am one of them because Christ’s example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe.” As our village this year celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we should give hearty thanks that we have been blessed to have such a person to be our head of state, to represent us on the world stage, and to embody all that makes our country great: not pomp and nationalism; but love and the serving of others. And perhaps we could also give thanks to God, for He has more than answered our National Anthem’s prayer:
God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen. 17
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THEFT OF MOUNTAIN BIKES Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after two electric mountain bikes were stolen from a garage on Cartledge Lane, Holmesfield. It is believed the bikes, both of which have been security marked, were taken during a break-in at the property during the early hours of Tuesday 10th May. The bikes are a men’s Obrea Wild XL in dark grey, with a padded black and red seat, and a Cube Medium in an off-white colour, also with a padded black and red seat. Do you have any information about this incident, or have you noticed or been offered bikes like these for sale recently? Were you travelling in the area around that time, and do you have any dashcam footage which could help with our enquiries? If you have any information, please contact us on the non-emergency details below, quoting Reference: 22000265643. Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form Phone – call us on 101 You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
HOLMESFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH A Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Monday 6th June, 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
No. 43 BUS TIMETABLE CHANGE Residents that use the Stagecoach No. 43 bus which runs between Chesterfield and Sheffield via Dronfield Woodhouse are advised that a new timetable came in to effect from 25th May. The timetable revision is designed to improve punctuality and coordinate with other services. There is no change to the TM Travel operated No.16 bus which runs between Dronfield and Chesterfield via Holmesfield and Barlow. 19
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HOLMESFIELD PENNY ACRES SCHOOL Another busy term draws to a close and what a term it has been! I must begin by saying how proud I have been of our Year 6 children during what has been a very stressful time for them. Each of them tackled their end of key Stage 2 SATs in their usual conscientious manner, doing so with confidence and enthusiasm. I have no doubt that their results will reflect their efforts. In more enjoyable news, we have continued to immerse our children in educational experiences both in and out of school. Our KS1 children took a visit to Conisbrough Castle to learn about how the Keep was the last form of defence. Most however, were just fascinated by the proposition of being a ‘Gong Scourer’. Our KS2 children, as part of their Tudor topic, visited Gainsborough Old Hall, learning about the different roles and responsibilities of those running the house, as well as cooking up a feast for King Henry VIII. If you go down to the woods today (well on a Wednesday), you’re sure of a big surprise! Our ‘new’ Cross Country club is proving very popular with about 50% of our children braving the woods each Wednesday, rain or shine, followed closely by a band of school staff. My thanks to Mrs Smith and to Qualitas for running this for me. Next Term is as busy as ever and I look forward to sharing more of our experiences with you. In the meantime, be safe and please do have a look at our school website for more of our news - www.pennyacres.derbyshire.sch.uk Kindest thoughts and prayers, Mr Ratcliffe – Executive Headteacher. Federation of Penny Acres and Wigley Primary Schools. Penny Acres: 0114 2890330 Baptisms: 8th May Weddings: 30th April Funerals: 28th April 20th May
FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS - Nancy Geks-Fieldhouse - Thomas Poole & Annabel Sharratt - Jason Boddy at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium and St. Swithin’s - Eileen Grassam at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium 21
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HOLMESFIELD GARDENING ASSOCIATION The evening visit in May to three separate gardens on Melbourne Avenue was enjoyed by 17 members. All three gardens, although fairly small, were very impressive and their owners had put a lot of thought into the layout of the gardens. The variety of flowers, shrubs, trellising, trees and pristine lawns was commendable. Each garden had its own identity and members came away with plenty of ideas to try in their own gardens. The evening ended with refreshments at the Chairman’s garden. On Thursday 9th June, the Annual day trip to the RHS Gardens at Bridgewater will take place, details are on the advert in this month’s Parish Magazine. The cost is £15 for the coach which departs at 9.00am prompt from the centre of the village by the roundabout. The cost of entrance if you are not an RHS member is £8.50. Please contact our Social Secretary Hilary Olson on 0114 2890927 if you are interested in joining us. The next event on the calendar is the annual Barbecue, but this event is not open to non-members. On Wednesday 6th July, there will be a visit to the gardens of Beverly & Chris Blanksby and Ann & Roger Hart at Nos. 3 and 11 Marstone Crescent, Totley, S17 4DG. The Gardens will be open at 6.30pm but your own transport required. The cost is £4.00 for entrance and refreshments. The visit has been especially looked forward to as it was unfortunately delayed by Covid. The Annual Gardening Association show will be on Saturday 20th August and will be open to the public at 2.30pm – everyone is welcome to come along and look as we are trying to build up the show after Covid. Of course free tea and biscuits will be available to all visitors. Garden Association members can bring their exhibits from 9.30 until 11.30am, when judging of the categories will take place. The categories are vegetable selection, flora & foliage section, domestic class (baking and jam making and the children’s classes), a funny object made from a vegetable, create a miniature garden in a seed tray or decorate 3 cup cakes (this section is open to non members. The show is open to the public to view from 2.30pm when trophies will be presented to the winners and free tea and coffee and biscuits served. If you have any enquires please contact our Social Organiser, Hilary Olson on 0114 2890927 . We look forward to seeing our members and visitors at our Summer events. Frances Webb and Hilary Olson 23
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Annual Day Trip
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 FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB ‘Floral Hatter Tea Party’
Our workshop this month is at Holmesfield Village Hall on Wednesday 15th June from 7.30pm. Something a little different this month – we will be having a little tea party and holding a competition for the best dressed hat. Just bring a hat to decorate (or a shape like a paper plate or bowl to use as the base for the hat) and some fresh, silk or dried flowers, greenery, feathers or accessories like, lace, ruffles, ribbons and jewellery. Your finished hat must be wearable long enough to enjoy your tea and cake. The best 3 hats will get a prize! Visitors welcome : £6.50 – please pay on the door. For further details, please contact Diane Sheldon: Tel: 0771 892 5514 - Email: Diane.sheldon1@btinternet.com
HOLMESFIELD FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT As ever we have been affected by the pandemic with some meetings having to be cancelled. A small amount of work has been carried out on the rights of way but our main item is a new illustrated book we are shortly to publish on the Footpaths and Bridleways in the parish. Roger Webb has been amazing, spending many hours on the book with several visits to the publishers in Sheffield. Dave Burgan has also made a huge contribution. Finally, many thanks to Mrs. Patricia Levitt for taking excellent minutes at our committee meetings.
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HOLMESFIELD FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS SOCIETY HOLMESFIELD FOOTPATHS and BRIDLEWAYS SOCIETY Interested in our village paths and bridleways? Do you enjoy walking or riding on any or all of the 63 paths and bridleways in our beautiful village? Please consider joining the HFBS to help maintain and protect these important features of village life. If you are not already a member and would like to join us, please complete the form below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Let's celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bring a picnic to Holmesfield's Village Green (on the estate) and en$oy an afternoon of fun and games
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2pm Prize for the best Jubilee Cake 2pm til 3pm Family Games: Family Tug of War Egg and Spoon Race Welly Wanging Sack Race Three Legged Race Free Event. Enquiries to HolmesfieldVillage@gmail.com Free Face Painting Visit Facebook.com/groups/holmesfield for latest 31 info and updates
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Hi Everyone – The long-awaited Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations have begun across the country. The Platinum Pudding has been chosen from hundreds of applications from around the nation and the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations have taken place in Windsor with the Queen in attendance. By the time this article is published many of you will have decorated your houses in red, white and blue to get into the spirit of the celebrations. We are now looking for volunteers to decorate the public spaces around the village. See the timetable opposite for the meeting time and date. We will supply the bunting and if you can supply a helping hand that would be amazing. Just turn up on the 30th at 6pm, and we will point you in the right direction! The Village Society plan for the Jubilee Bank Holiday in Holmesfield, is to join in with the national “Big Jubilee Lunch” on Sunday 5th June. We will host “The Big Jubilee Picnic” on the Village Green on Woodside View between 1pm and 4pm. Everyone is invited to bring along a picnic to the Green, get dressed up and join in the fun and games planned for the afternoon. We are hoping it will be a lovely, chilled affair to round off the Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend. Of course, parties in your own garden are brilliant too – however we really hope you will join in the spirit of the day with us all on the Village Green. This Jubilee is an important historical event too and we want to mark the occasion with a legacy that will last in the village for us all beyond 2022. With this in mind, we have approval to plant a tree in the Millennium Garden and erect a plaque. This will be a very special tree – it will be a Christmas tree! We all know how wonderful it is to have a beautiful tree in Holmesfield at Christmas and gather around it to sing carols. The tree will be put in place later this year when the conditions are right for planting and we will keep you all updated with the exact timings. In addition, this month the Village Society are delighted to let you know that we have been awarded £500 from the Feel Connected Project supporting the More Than One Day Fund. This is a great project to be involved with and will help fund the Jubilee activities in the village and also go towards the cost of our new sustainable Christmas tree. It’s also Village Week in July – in conjunction with a number of other groups in the village – we will be arranging and supporting a week of fun and activities in July, so watch this space for more details! There’s a lot of amazing things happening in the village at the moment, so please check out the timetable on the page opposite for the running order of events for the Jubilee and keep an eye on the Facebook page (see address below) for more details as we get nearer to the event. Please share the info with your friends, come along and join us and let’s have a brilliant Jubilee in Holmesfield! 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 32
JUBILEE EVENTS TIMETABLE
Monday 30th May 2022 Decorate the Village Event 6.00pm Meet at the Millennium Garden to collect bunting and a designated area to decorate. Sunday 5th June The Big Jubilee Picnic 1pm to 4 pm 1.00pm God Save the Queen – played from the church tower Music & Sing A Long – with Barry Fisher Face Painting throughout the afternoon 1.30pm Fancy Dress Parade on the Village Green 2.00pm Cake Competition. Entrants to display their cakes on the Village Green by 1.30pm for judging 2.10pm Egg and Spoon Race 2.20pm Three Legged Race 2.30pm Sack Race 2.40pm Welly Wanging 3.00pm Family Tug of War Timings are approximate and subject to change Commemorative Christmas Tree Planting - Millennium Garden, date TBC
JUBILEE CAKE COMPETITION
Show off your baking skills and let your decorating ideas run wild. Submit a cake by 1.30pm for judging by 2.00pm A prize will be awarded for the most inspired ‘Jubilee themed’ cake. Holmesfield’s very own professional baker, Andrea of Kilner’s Cakes will be judging the entries.
JUBILEE THEME FANCY DRESS
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A very excited class of children were involved in creating the draw electronically with a computer number generator for the months of April and May. They did a double draw as we had completed the renewals process during April. The children loved having more numbers to generate!! We are pleased to announce the winners as follows:April 2022 1st prize No. 135 Mr. & Mrs. Pearson £52.20 2nd prize No. 42 Mrs. J. Riddle £11.60 Penny Acres School were also awarded £52.50. May 2022 1st prize No. 115 Mrs. L. Green £52.20 2nd prize No. 100 Mrs. A. Beattie £11.60 Penny Acres School were also awarded £52.50. Thank you to all the parents, family members, neighbours and local residents for your continued support especially during the past couple of years. We are a few numbers down this next 6 month period for various reasons, hence the prize money reducing slightly, if anyone out there feels they can support the school with just 1 number it really does help! 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
HOLMESFIELD CHURCH WALKING GROUP MILLERS DALE WALK On Wednesday 29th June, Robin Greetham will lead a walk starting from the Angler’s Rest at Miller’s Dale (SK17 8SN). From here we will walk along the Monsal Trail in the direction of Buxton. It is a linear walk so you can turn around whenever you wish. The scenery is magnificent. Lunch (optional) is at the pub. 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. Please phone Robin on 01246 412767 if you have any queries. 35
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HOLMESFIELD YOUTH CLUB It’s been a busy month! The young people of Holmesfield have enjoyed a fantastic climbing wall and KMX Karts courtesy of Extreme Wheels Roadshow (EWR) this last month. We are very grateful to the Parish Council and Holmesfield Chapel Lands Trust for allowing us to use their car parks for these fabulous activities. We have very much enjoyed the activities and the expertise that the EWR team have brought since January and will miss them after their last session with us at the end of May. Thanks also to the North East Derbyshire Community Safety Partnership for investing in Glow by funding EWR. Derbyshire Police Youth Engagement team and local policing team visited us to talk about knife crime and how we can avoid getting involved. We had a great discussion!
After half term (6th June) those young people currently in year 6 will be welcome to join Glow! It’s a great opportunity for them to meet some of the older children in the village that already go to several secondary schools locally and further afield. No need to let us know, just turn up with your emergency contact details. It’s free to come in and there is a cash-only tuck shop. This is a drop-in activity so your child is free to leave the building during the session. We will be open from 7.00 - 8.30pm each Monday during term time. We try very hard to be an inclusive youth group and welcome suggestions from young people themselves about what they would like to do. Any questions or suggestions please do be in touch. We still need some occasional volunteers. We will try to meet every week until the summer but from September unless we have some more volunteers we will have to meet fortnightly. Please be in touch if you’d like to talk about it. Sarah and the Glow! team : sarah@webbhome.co.uk 37
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Match News: As expected, the 1st XI have found it difficult in Division 2 since gaining promotion last year. Our first game at Quarndon was disappointing with The Vill being bowled out for 134, our opponents knocking the runs off in just 32 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. The only highlights being 51 from Richard Martin and a good spell from Clinton Nobrega who finished with figures of 10 overs, 2 for 34. Our second game, at home against Clowne, proved more competitive although the result turned out to be the same. Clowne batted first and were held initially by some fantastic bowling from Nick Crapper and Clinton Nobrega. Initial spells of 1 for 9 and 2 for 20 respectively left the opposition on 35 for 3 after 20 overs. Unfortunately, we let the initiative get away and their innings closed on 260 for 6. Holmesfield got off to a good start with Brent Doubell scoring a rapid 33 before being out to an excellent catch. Meanwhile, captain Jimmy Pearson scored steadily at the other end despite being hampered by a painful knee. The total looked within reach for most of the innings with the home team reaching 193 before the loss of the third wicket. Wickets started to fall more regularly and eventually we fell 10 runs short despite Jimmy Pearson finishing not out on 107, his inability to take quick singles due to the injury, proving the difference in the end. Our only win to date came the following week when we emphatically beat Lullington on their home ground. Holmesfield reached 211 and then bowled out the home team for 138. Highlights were Brent Doubell 48, Jimmy Pearson 69 and Matt Daft 45. Mayank Sharma, who had missed the opening two games, produced an excellent spell of 4 for 21 of 10 overs. He was well supported by Max Wood who finished with figures of 4 for 41 of 9 overs. Another good performance from one of our up-and-coming juniors. In the meantime the 2nd XI have had a good start to the season with a win and two winning draws. We also got full points from the Chesterfield game as they could not fulfil the fixture. Highlights so far are 50s from Tony Brown, Will Martin and Neil Pearson, as well an excellent 100 from Russ Parker in the first match. Currently the 1st team sit 8th in Division 2, 9 points clear of the relegation spots, whilst the 2nd team are currently top of Division 9, 15 points clear of second place. On a positive note we have had an issue with availability at the beginning of the season with many 1st XI players being unavailable for one reason or another. Hopefully as they return the team will be strengthened and results will improve. We have already had 35 different players this season in just 7 games! New Sponsors: We are pleased to announce that we have two new sponsors, ECA Business Energy and Amvia. ECA Business Energy are a Dronfield based energy consultancy that has supported businesses throughout the UK for over 36 years. 39
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Special thanks to Amvia for setting up our broadband connection, free of charge. The connection means that we can now place the defibrillator externally for public use and offer WIFI connection for emergency calls. Digital scoring is now a requirement for Division 2, the ability to be online at the ground became a necessity. Welcome to the digital age! www.amvia.co.uk Thank You: Big thanks to David Lamburn, one of our regular supporters, for his donation of £250 to cover the upgrade of the electronic score box. Issues with connectivity over the last couple of years has caused frustration to players and supporters alike. It is hoped that the upgrade will put an end to the issue for good! Thanks David. Forthcoming Fixtures: Date Home Team Away Team 28th May 13.00 Holmesfield 1st XI Derby Congregational CC 28th May 13.30 Matlock & Cromford Meadows Holmesfield 2nd XI 4th June 13.00 Sandiacre Town CC Holmesfield 1st XI 4th June 13.30 Holmesfield 2nd XI Whittington Wanderers CC 5th June 14.00 Holmesfield 2nd XI Langley Mill CC
Date Home Team Away Team 11th June 13.00 Holmesfield 1st XI Tutbury CC 18th June 13.00 Holmesfield 1st XI Spondon CC 19th June 13.30 Buxton CC Holmesfield 2nd XI 25th June 13.00 Darley Abbey CC Holmesfield 1st XI 25th June 13.30 Holmesfield 2nd XI Pilsley & Clay Cross CC
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 until 8th July. If you would like your child to attend, then please contact Jimmy Pearson: Tel: 07803288200, Email: jimmypeo@hotmail.com 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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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
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APRIL 2022 WEATHER You probably do not need me to tell you that April was a dry month! There were only five days when we had any significant amount of rain and I recorded only 26mm – about one inch – of rain over the whole month. On average, April is actually the driest month in my records which started in 2002, but 26mm is less than half of what we can usually expect. I say ‘usually expect’ but April is a very unpredictable month in terms of rainfall. 176mm of rain fell in April 2012 but in April 2011 only 5mm fell. If you want dry weather for a planned event, then April is a very risky month to choose. There are good and bad consequences of dry weather. Gardeners always like regular rainfall but I noticed that the heavy traffic through the village at the weekends was evidence that people like to go out ‘into Derbyshire’ in dry sunny weather. The lack of rain has also made the footpaths around Holmesfield much easier underfoot as the mud has almost all dried up. April was dry, as were January and March this year, but February was so very wet that overall we have had our normally expected rainfall over the first four months of the year. The Met Office does not seem to have a definition for a drought but less than 50% of the expected rainfall over three months is often used. At the moment a drought does not seem very likely. I have not driven past Ladybower reservoirs recently but they should still be reasonably full. Of course, what one country calls a drought will not be the same as another. In the Sahel region of Libya, a drought is only recognised after two years without any measurable rainfall. The UK would be in trouble if we had no rain for two years! Even though April was fairly dry it was slightly colder than normal and the hours of sunshine were about average. Our highest temperature was less than 20°C – the maximum being 18.9°C at 2pm on Saturday 16th April. I recorded some air frost during the first half of the month but nothing afterwards. Brian Brown
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 June are as follows: 5th Terry Irwin (Communion 12th Steve Richards 19th Cowley Mission, Fathers Day. (Communion) 26th Don Brennan 49
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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. The next such morning is Sunday 5th June. 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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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
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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). 55
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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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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
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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Another rare image from the lens of W. “Harry” Hewitt of Dronfield taken c.1910. This is probably a unique record of the top of Horsleygate Lane where it joins Main Road which was improved in 1781 as part of the Greenhill to Calver Turnpike road. Whilst the left half of this row of terraced houses survive to this day, those on the right have long been demolished and the site redeveloped c.1959. Nevertheless this photograph offers a rare view of these dwellings.
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