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When Mick Stanley and I were researching the first edition of The Derbyshire Country House around 1980 our attention was drawn by a colleague of Mick’s at the Derbyshire Museum Service (of blessed memory) to an item in a north Derbyshire auction. Provenanced from a vendor in Buxton, this was a fine oak 17th century dresser – really a court cupboard – which had come from New Hall, Castleton.

his was identified by a friend who knows his oak furniture as probably being of west Derbyshire origin, although the flowing vine frieze and tubby pilasters were of a pattern which appears to have originated in the Wakefield area. We were unable to establish anything about this mysterious house at the time, nor to discover a picture of it, which guaranteed that we would not be able to write about it, for our book was an illustrated one, after all.

However, whilst looking into what is known as Sheffield School plasterwork in the late 16th and early 17th century, especially as found in Derbyshire country houses, a colleague at Sheffield Museum sent us a copy of an article in Vol. III of the Transactions of the Hunter Archaeological Society in which a short account of this house appeared. He also found us a fairly scratchy photograph. The house was situated on rising ground on the north side of the road which runs west from the centre of the village, not so far north of the Methodist

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Top left: Hazelbadge Hall, photographed by the late Keith Chettle in 1956. [M. Craven] Bottom left: A poor photograph of part of the great chamber frieze. [Private collection]

chapel, build within its immediate surroundings, such a position being favoured by one or two other gentry houses on the edges of the village, like Losehill Hall. In its last phase, the house was a lowish two storey structure of carboniferous limestone rubble with a single crosswing, itself higher and endowed with chunky ashlar quoins. Indeed, it much resembled a slightly scaled up version of Hazelbadge Hall as seen in a mirror, and the crosswing was probably of similar date â&#x20AC;&#x201C; later 15th century. The superimposed five-light mullioned windows had a decorative treatment of their heads of a closely similar style and, after all, Hazlebadge is only just over the hill to the south, and the same mason may well have been responsible for both.

When the house was originally built, the great hall would have been open to the roof with either a central fireplace venting through a hole in the timber roof, or â&#x20AC;&#x201C; here more likely given that we cannot trace the house back that far â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by a fireplace and stout chimney breast on the long side opposite the door. Here, right of the door would have been a passage from which the kitchen and other offices opened. Where it differed from Hazelbadge is that the great hall range (missing at Hazelbadge), at right angles to the crosswing, had clearly been demolished at some stage, probably in the very early 19th century and replaced with a simple farmhouse of the most rudimentary architecture. What survived of this part until the demise of the house was a lowish (distinctly lower than the crosswing) two storey range,

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also of random rubble, albeit latterly harled, with six bays, bays two and four having no fenestration but each a door, the former into the house through a very plain stone surround and the latter into the byre with a re-used stone Tudor doorcase. The windows are all sashes, paired with a mullion in between and set in simple stone surrounds. Both wings had stone slate roofs, and latterly, too, the late Medieval wing had a door crudely inserted at the gable end to the right of the windows. To the left was what was probably a further part of the original house which may, indeed, have been built round a courtyard. What appeared as a ruined barn rejoiced in a six light mullioned window with similarly decorative head, but with some mullions missing. Probably this was moved when the original great hall wing was taken down and

saved, whether out of sentiment or a typically Derbyshire desire not to waste something of use and beauty. The crosswing held most of the surviving Sheffield School decorative plasterwork, although mutilated re-positioned scraps were also preserved in the ground floor of the main range, which must have been spared later alterations, probably out of sentiment or through merit. Fortunately, a painting of an unknown house appeared at Bamford’s auctions in December 2003, which we managed to identify, from the topography, provenance and detail, as New Hall, Castleton. Although anonymous, it clearly dated from the Regency period, and the great boon was that it showed the previous range intact. Several changes were discernable. The crosswing originally was steeper to the gable (which had decorative coping) and boasted attics, lit by a two-mullion window, with decorative coping to the gable itself. This was later lowered and simplified. The main range was the same length but originally had five light windows to the left of the fourcentered arched entrance, those on the ground floor with a transom too. Beyond the entrance, the fall of the ground enabled there to be an attic, this section running to two bays again with transoms to the ground floor windows.

eight sons, of whom Thomas was of The Spital, Castleton (where John Wymeslow alias Savage, perhaps a close kinsman from an irregular relationship, was his chaplain), John was of Edale and Henry of Eckington. The eldest son, Humphrey, rebuilt New Hall in c. 1560/70, at which point the exuberant “Sheffield School” decorative plaster friezes overmantels and ceilings were put in.

record of the fate of William’s four sons and one daughter, although it has been suggested that the Henry Kniveton taxed on six hearths under Castleton Parish may have been the husband of the daughter, Anne, by then the heiress and living at New Hall when assessed for tax.

Humphrey’s great grandson William inherited at 35 in 1646, but by 1670, the hearth tax returns list no Savages, and it seems clear that the family had lost their estate through their adherence to the Royal cause during the Civil War, or had failed to maintain it afterwards. There is no

Not long afterwards, we find the house in the hands of Rowland Morewood of Staden and Bradway, whose father, Andrew, was a younger son of John Morewood of The Oaks-in-Norton (now, unfortunately, in Yorkshire). By the late 18th century New Hall had passed from this branch of the Morewoods into the hands of the ubiquitous Halls, prosperous local attorneys and lead mining

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This in itself probably represented a later 17th century rebuilding, where the great hall, to the left of the entrance was floored over and rooms made above it, a common change to surviving medieval houses of the period. Indeed, the portion beyond the entrance may have been added at this time. The house seems to have been built by Thomas Savage, second son of Sir Thomas Savage of Rocksavage, Cheshire, ancestor of the present Marquess of Cholmondeley. Another cadet branch of this family had previously held Tissington, and the senior line were of Stainsby, by Ault Hucknall, until a later Savage sold it to Bess of Hardwick who, needless to say, pulled down their ancient moated manor house. John Savage increased his estate through marriage to Alice, one of the co-heiresses of Humphrey Stafford of Eyam, and they had

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The Regency painting of New Hall before alteration, sold in 2003. [Bamfords Ltd.]

entrepreneurs whose family can be traced back in Castleton to 1318. Micah Hall (1725-1804) seems to be the first member of the family definitely to have owned it, but the Halls did not deign to live in New Hall, and were without doubt responsible for adapting it as a farmhouse some time around 1800/1815, before which the painting of it shown here was executed. The plaster work was allegedly copied by the builders of Losehill Hall on the orders of Charles Matthew Hadfield, the architect, whose client, Robert Howe Ashton had married one of the daughters of Joseph Hall, the owner of New Hall. The only element of this recognisable today is the rabbit frieze in the drawing room, a pattern used in a number of other Derbyshire houses. In 1889 the trustees of Joseph Hall sold the house, by that time long empty and decaying after a period divided as cottages for agricultural labourers. It was demolished the following year to make way for the building of a Wesleyan Chapel, which was built almost on the site. Fortunately, this was not quite the end of the story. A few years ago, the Castleton Historical Society, led by Colin Merrony from the University of Sheffield, began a series of month-long excavations on the site each year. These works also included the site of the Spital (the Medieval almshouse-cumhospital) almost adjacent, which Thomas Savage had presided over in the early Tudor period. Amongst

Right: Part of a late medieval structural wall exposed in 2016. [Castleton Historical Soc.] Above: The excavation site 2018. [Castleton Historical Society] other items, their work has revealed, needless to say, fragments of ornamental plasterwork which a fellow retired Museum officer turned historic buildings consultant, David Bostwick has been working on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of his areas of expertise. The 2018 excavation also exposed

a number of walls and floors, one of the former including a piece of pearlware embedded in the mortar. As pearlware only began to be produced in the 1780s, it is reasonable to assume that this part of the fabric was an element of the rebuilding of the great hall range to turn it into modest domestic use.

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llestree’s ancient village – the only part of what is now a huge amorphous suburb really worth dawdling round – is remarkably compact, which makes a tour that much less complicated. It is also high enough above the city to the south, to ensure clear, breathable fresh air. Not to be sneezed at, as one might say. The reason for its compactness is that it was always a subordinate settlement. At Domesday Book (1086) it was an outlier of the manorial estate of Markeaton, for instance. Ironically, while the ancient village of Markeaton virtually disappeared in the re-landscaping of William Emes in the 1760s, Allestree ultimately flourished. Given to the Abbey of Darley by one of the Touchet family, then lords of Markeaton, it remained Abbey property until the Dissolution in 1538. Interestingly, during that period the Abbot granted freedom to his villein Elias de Allestrey [sic] ‘and all his brood.’ He is thought to have been a member of a family of free tenants fallen into debt or through some other problem, which

resulted in servitude, and his gentry descendants can be traced (some still in the area) to the present day. In 1538 the Mundys of Markeaton re-united the place with Markeaton, and it remained with them until Francis Noel Clarke Mundy sold the estate in 1786 to Bache Thornhill of Stanton-in-Peak, who a decade later began to build the hall. It was not until the inter-war period when

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To take in the core of the settlement, park up near the pub, the Red Cow (known locally by a less complimentary name which we cannot be repeated here!), a seventeenth century building a pub by 1753, re-fronted c. 1800, and clunkily extended in the 1930s, complete with stained leaded lights incorporating ‘cigarette packet’ heraldry. Stocks once stood outside, and a mortuary behind, we are told. Inside, a stuffed dog once graced the bar, with a bone ring round its neck. From the pub walk to King’s Croft (take a brief glimpse en route at the steeply gabled pretty stone parsonage, by H I Stevens 1867, just east of the church hall) and then turn right into Robin Croft Road, so as to enjoy the architecture of the old Victorian school and the adjacent school house, the latter really rather nicely done and tactfully extended. As the church was rebuilt in 1866-67 by Derby’s Henry Isaac Stevens, the chances are that his handiwork is on display here too.

The Old School King’s Croft

It is a delight to walk onwards from there past the recreation ground, the gift of the last lord of the manor,

Col. Lionel Guy Gisborne CMG and his son Capt. Guy Gisborne MC (had they been reading too much Robin Hood, one wonders?) as a memorial to the casualties of the great War. Given some re-landscaping, this could be a delight. Beyond and on the opposite side of the road, lie a run of exceedingly pretty brick cottages, in groups of four, each with a small coped gable – mid-19th century estate workers’ cottages built for Alderman Sir Thomas William Evans, Bt. MP of the hall (and of Darley Abbey mills). Some have been disfigured by render before designation as a conservation area, but the houses directly opposite the recreation ground, private infills of the early 1930s, were designed somewhat to echo the rhythm of the old cottages. At the place where Cornhill joins, one is faced with a pair of much older cottages and if you look just a little further down the road you can see the early 18th century Hollies Farm, now converted into separate homes. However, it is best to turn right into Cornhill, where you will pass another row of 18th century cottages sporting a substantial chimney-stack, the end

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The church from St. Edmund’s Close. The clock is by John Smith & Sons of Derby.

part with an arched vehicular entry, marking the whole as the house, forge and yard of the village smithy, although they are today three separate freeholds, the ancient brickwork anaesthetised under a coat of render and the windows replaced by thick uPVC casements. One delight, are the ancient stone walls lining the streets almost everywhere, some original, others reconstructed from stone reclaimed from demolished barns and other estate buildings. Cornhill thereafter turns east again with a raised pathway from which one descends to one of Allestree’s little gems, the group of three delightful buildings: Yew Tree Cottage, 17th century (or earlier) white painted brick and timber with thatched roof, a Victorian school

Hollies Farm

house – almost too pretty to be by Stevens, although of that period – and a substantial late 17th century three storey brick farmhouse, like the cottage, end-on to the road. The downside is that someone sold off part of Yew Tree Cottage’s garden on which development has been allowed. Diagonally opposite, beyond the unlovely Evergreen Hall, is another ancient brick cottage (listed) with what looks like a former Regency shop window lighting the ground floor room. Beyond, a further row, but a bit too primped up to have been listed. At their east end is the village pump, upon reaching which one should turn and look south along St. Edmund’s Close, where the cottages on the right make a fine vernacular show undulating away from you. They, with a row of three opposite and a

bit beyond them, with the church and pub beyond, make a really charming sight. On the SE corner the Memorial Hall by that distinguished Arts-and-Crafts architect Percy Currey, rewardingly detailed, and set on an elevated bank. However, resist the temptation to go that way; instead continue along Park Lane, past another two groups of estate cottages, some in early brick and set upon a massive boulder plinth. It is at this point you must decide whether you want a pleasant walk or exercise. If the former, cross the road a little further down into Siddals Lane and thence into the church yard. If the latter, pick up the pace and continue to the A6 at the bottom. We, being gluttons for punishment, took the latter option. Although part

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Percy Currey’s memorial hall, in existence by 1915

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When Brian Spencer went on a Rhine cruise, little did he realise that the high point of the trip was, for more than one reason, several thousand feet above the level of the river. A mere four hours after leaving Matlock, we emerged care of Eurostar into bright sunshine on the French side of the Channel Tunnel. Somewhere near Lille the line branched left and in no time at all we were in Brussels. Here a coach whisked us away over the border to Cologne and our ďŹ rst view of the busy River Rhine.

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those we saw had comfortable living accommodation above the stern, and some even had a small car perched on top of the wheelhouse. Settled in our cosy cabin and fed like royalty, we could sit back and enjoy the gentle pace of our cruise up Father Rhine. In this lower part of the river, the scenery was of gentle farmland, but as the valley sides steepened, castles and vineyards began to make an appearance. Twin riverside towers are the poignant remains of the Remagen Bridge, the site of the famous battle during World War 2.

William 1st, the first emperor of Unified Germany in 1897. Just a stride or two beyond it is the ground station of a cable car service to the 16th century Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Meant to guard the river approaches to central Germany, it fell to the French during one of the Franco-Prussian wars in 1799. Entering the Middle Rhine above Koblenz, hillsides above both banks are lined with vineyards, they seem to cling at impossibly steep angles to catch the warm sunlight. Dotted at regular intervals are castles of all shapes and sizes, many no longer the home of some wine growing baron, they now find a modern use as hotels, or schools.

It must be hard deciding where and when to stop and explore the multitude of interesting places along the river. Our ﬁrst port of call was the ancient wine centre of Koblenz, standing at the junction of the Moselle and Rhine. Narrow cobbled streets and tiny pedestrianised squares seem timeless, places where there is something new round every corner. In one of the squares, the statue of a boy spits water at irregular intervals, much to the surprise of unwary tourists. The point where the two rivers meet is called the ‘German Corner’ (Deutsches Eck). Above it is the massive equestrian statue of Kaiser

Around a point about half way along the 1,000 kilometre length of the Rhine, the 393 metre high Lorelei rock confines the river into a narrow, fast flowing channel. Today’s traffic operates on a one-way system, but in times gone by many ships came to their doom on the treacherous rocks. Romantic German poets founded the legend of a beautiful girl, who lured unsuspecting sailors to their fate. If you look carefully, you should be able to see her riverside statue low down on the riverbank. This is the main German wine country where all the finest vintages are on offer in bars and restaurants. Tiny historic Drosselgasse lies at the heart of Rüdesheim, and attracts visitors from all over the world. Not content with producing fine local wines, the Asbach GMBH distillery produces German brandy (‘weinbrand’). This premium spirit is not made from German wine, but French for some unknown reason.

Top Left: Looking down the Kleiner Scheidegg Top Right: Cuckoo Clocks made and sold in Titisee. Middle Right: The spitting boy statue catches out the unaware visitors in Koblenz Bottom Right: The local guides dress in their national costumes.

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CRUISING UP THE RHINE Speyer is a busy place dating from Roman times and whose medieval city centre is built around a cathedral, the largest Romanesque church still in existence in the world. Medieval emperors are buried here, but it is the church’s links with formation of Protestantism when it broke away from the Holy Roman Empire. Speyer cathedral was one of the places where in 1521 Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses and, much to the delight of today’s schoolboys, the Diet of Worms. Down a side street off the cathedral square stand the ruins of the ‘Judenhof’, Jews’ town. Many of its original features can still be found, either as artefacts in the small

museum, or within the ancient walls. Steps lead down to the ritual baths that have an uncanny similarity to the gas chambers of Auswitz where the horror of holocaust were played out. Alternating with Brussels, Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace is the meeting place of the Council of Europe. The city has changed hands many times during wars involving France and Germany and, as a result, the architecture is a delightful mix of both styles. Half-timbered buildings hundreds of years old line streets and squares surrounding a 13th century cathedral; its Gothic spire built in 1500 was once the tallest building in the world. Hundreds of biblical ﬁgures decorate the west façade, but it is

Left Top: Lorelei Steeped in German Folk-law Left Middle: The Eiger, Jungfrau & Mönch Mountains Left Bottom: Medieval Strasbourg Right Bottom: Casually taking a pig for a walk Top Right: The Kapellbrücke bridge spans the river Reuss in Lucerne

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the interior which takes the breath away. Much of the medieval stained glass has a luminous effect in almost any light and in the south transept, the Renaissance astronomical clock and the 13th century Angel Column are special highlights.

Titisee is famous for its cuckoo clocks, no longer are they assembled by farmers trapped by the deep snow in their remote farms, but the skills needed to make the intricate clock parts, led to the creation of the model engineering company Märklin.

Still moving upstream, our cruise entered the region of the Black Forest. Mooring at Breisach an attractive little town perched high above the east bank of the river, coaches took us to Titisee, a smart little town built on the north bank of its lake. A base for walkers since Chancellor Otto von Bismarck escaping the rigours of high ofﬁce, spent many happy hours exploring the Black Forest. Meet and greet ladies dressed in what can be described as a female version of a Yeoman Warder’s uniform were there to answer questions, but not why a man passed us with a pig on a lead!

The last day of the cruise was the high point in more ways than one sense. As a change from being a little more than a few feet above sea level, on this our last full day we reached 6,762 feet to experience the first taste of winter’s snow. It was a long, but rewarding day; at first we were driven to Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s medieval cities. Most visitors are attracted to the ancient roofed-in timber bridge over the river draining the nearby lake. From the numbers taking their inevitable ‘selfies’, Lucerne is high on the must-see agenda for Japanese tourists.

A short mid-day drive into the Bernese Oberland and a ride on a rack and pinion train climbed steeply Schynige Platte, a mountain look out at over 6,000 feet – much higher than the Rhine, but what a view. Standing in a line directly opposite were three alpine giants each over 13,000 feet, the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch, making the perfect end to our holiday.

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She was the middle-aged, Scottish cat lady in sensible shoes who broke every rule in the reality television rulebook. Susan Boyle’s performance on Britain’s Got Talent came as a complete shock to a culture obsessed with physical attractiveness and presentation.

M Susan has sold more than 25 million albums.

ore than ten years on from her unforgettable rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from the musical Les Misérables, Susan is heading out on tour to do what she loves most of all: singing to an audience. When she stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, few people could have imagined the impact she would have. It would change her life.

UK albums chart with her second offering The Gift. Only three acts have topped both the UK and the US charts twice in the same year. Susan is one of them.

Despite finishing second in the final to dance troupe Diversity on the show watched by 17.3 million viewers, Susan went on to have unparalleled success. Her first album I Dreamed A Dream is the fastest-selling UK debut album of all time. She became the oldest female to reach number one on the

Susan, who was born in Blackburn, West Lothian, has a pronounced Scottish accent. It can be a bit difficult to understand but after a while she comes over as gentle, caring and unruffled by anything the music world can throw at her.

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All this from a woman who was bullied at school and was brought up thinking she had a learning disability. It was only after she had become a household name that she was told she had been misdiagnosed: she had Asperger’s syndrome and an aboveaverage IQ. Before I spoke to Susan about coming to Nottingham on her latest tour, her publicist told me that Susan doesn’t like structured interviews and I should regard our conversation as a casual chat.

So what will she be singing on the tour? “There’ll be a mixture of songs from the latest album and a lot of new stuff. It won’t be as classic as last time – it’ll be more informal. There’ll be songs to get people up and dancing in the aisles. It’s fun!” Naturally she will sing I Dreamed A Dream: “It’s my signature tune. I have to include that. That’s what it’s all about and how I got there in the first place. People expect it.” Susan Magdalane Boyle was born on 1st April 1961. Her father was a miner and a singer while her mother was a shorthand typist. The youngest of four brothers and five sisters, Susan took singing lessons and performed at local venues. Her mother urged her to enter Britain’s Got Talent. She almost abandoned the plan because she thought she was too old. So did she ever think she would get through?

“I didn’t think anything, to be honest. I just went on and had some fun.” Was she nervous? “Who wouldn’t be? It’s such a big event. In front of Simon Cowell who can be quite strict with you. Of course I was nervous but you get over it.” When she said her wish was to become as famous as the British singer, actress and presenter Elaine Paige, Simon Cowell smirked. But he was stunned when he heard her sing. One American news organisation described her as “the woman who shut up Simon Cowell”. She says: “When they saw me step out on stage, people thought I was going to be awful. I proved them wrong. You don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Can she believe it is ten years since her first appearance on the reality TV show? “One day you’re sitting in a room with your cat not doing anything, the next you’re on stage and in a competition. It was a complete turnaround. Ten years – I can’t believe it’s gone by.” Within nine days of her first appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, the video of I Dreamed A Dream was viewed 103 million times on 20 different websites. Newspapers around the world including China, Brazil and the Middle East carried articles about her performance. She

was interviewed via satellite by several US television stations. Simon Cowell signed Susan to his recording label and controls much of her output. She pays tribute to the man derided by so many people. “Simon was very supportive and very kind. I can’t say a bad word about him.” Susan’s eighth studio album called Ten – marking a decade in the business – was released last May and another one will follow after the tour. “Being in a recording studio is peaceful. It’s a kind of different world,” she said. “I’ve been entrusted to do another album with Simon himself. The whole album’s being discussed at the moment. It’ll be full of surprises. It’s really exciting and I hope to go on from there. I don’t stop, you know!” So far Susan has sold more than 25 million albums, performed to half a billion people on the final of China’s Got Talent, written her autobiography and had cameo roles in a couple of films. What has the past decade been like? “I’ve been round the globe, I’ve sung for the Pope, I’ve sung for the Queen, the list goes on – I’ve done so much.” In 2012 Susan performed at Windsor Castle for the Queen’s diamond jubilee pageant, singing Paul McCartney’s Mull of Kintyre. Last year she met the Pope at the Vatican in Rome. Susan, Lionel Richie and Bonnie Tyler all sang at an annual Christmas concert there, raising money for the Amazon rainforest. A practising Roman Catholic, Susan was overawed by the experience: “The Pope’s a very family-oriented man. Indescribable, the feeling really. Very close to God himself.” She appears to take everything in her stride and believes it’s because when she went on Britain’s Got Talent she was more mature than many of the contestants who go onto TV reality shows. “When you’re young you’re more fazed than when you get to a certain age – you become more relaxed. I’m living the dream! I’ve enjoyed every second of it.”

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There are some people whose musical tastes might not include the kind of music that Susan Boyle sings so well. But few people can begrudge her the success she’s earned by being different.

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thought I had finished my walks from and around the grand houses up and down the Peak District, but recently it was brought to my attention that there is at least one other I have overlooked. This is Lyme Park, the grand Palladian mansion set in the heart of 1,400 acres of woodland and high moors on the north western boundary of the Peak District National Park. A mere ten miles or so from the southern boundary of Greater Manchester, it acts as a popular breathing space for the citizens of towns surrounding what was once called Cottonopolis. Having said that, access is easy for anyone living more to the south; the A6 passes the northern entrance to the park, and regular trains and buses from Buxton stop at nearby Disley.

gardens compete throughout the seasons to the delight of visitors, but it is the Dutch garden on a terrace below the west side of the house which draws the greatest admiration when its formal displays of tulips are at their best. It is not just the house and gardens that visitors come to see. High on a ridge overlooking the main driveway from the A6, a prospect tower known as ‘The Cage’ offers wide ranging views over the Cheshire Plain where, on a clear day the outliers of the Welsh giants of Snowdonia come into view. Another reason why visitors come to admire and enjoy the house and moorland walks on offer, is thanks no less to the BBC. In 1995 Lyme became immortalised as Pemberley in the BBC TV production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The walk passes the pond where semi-naked Mr Darcy (played by Colin Firth) unexpectedly emerges from a lake in full view of Elizabeth Bennet, played by Jennifer Ehle. The walk passes the pond, but be prepared for a surprise, not only will there be no Dashing Mr Darcy, but the pond is usually a muddy slimy affair, hardly something to attract a swimmer on a hot summer’s day.

Now jointly owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and the National Trust, Lyme was the ancestral home of the Legh family for over five and a half centuries. Originally created by King Richard II who in 1398 granted land in the Royal Forest of Macclesfield to Piers Legh and his wife Margaret D’anyers. Over the centuries what was once a hunting lodge became the magnificent Palladian mansion set amongst a rolling moorland background and the attractive formal and informal gardens of today. Orangeries and sheltered rose

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where you might be rewarded with a view of magnificent red deer, part of the herds roaming unhindered throughout the park. At the top of the climb an enigmatic pair of upright stones known imaginatively as the Bowstones, are probably the remains of two late Saxon preaching crosses, minus their cross pieces. Bowstones is the highest point of the walk. An access lane from the remote farmhouse drops down to a side road linking Kettleshulme and Disley, but the walk does not join it. A left turn on to a farm track leads to open fields as far as the old eastern route into Lyme. Turning left at East Lodge the walk follows this old track back to the hall and the welcoming refreshment stop at the old timber yard and its workshops.

Starting from the car park below the hall, the walk climbs out through Knightslow Wood, out on to Park Moor

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From the car park, turn left away from the hall and follow the surfaced lane curving left, uphill.

Cross or go through the wall and turn left on to a rough path climbing steadily uphill. Aim for a group of telecommunication masts on the ridge-top ahead.

Turn left on to a wide track at the top of the hill and go through a metal swing-gate.

Following a Gritstone Trail signpost, continue uphill with trees on your left and rough moorland fields to the right. Although there is no access from the track you should be able to get a glimpse to your left of the small pond where Colin Firth aka Mr Darcy emerged under the ﬂustered gaze of Elizabeth Bennet (played by Jennifer Ehle in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice).

Enjoying views of Lyme Hall on your left, go through Knightslow Wood, following the track until it reaches the park boundary.

Climb over the moorland boundary wall and keeping to the right of Bowstones Farmhouse, aim towards the farmhouse’s access drive. Two enigmatic stones within a small iron-fenced enclosure are the Bowstones. Folklore says they were used for bending new bows in Saxon times, but they are more likely to be the uprights of a pair of late Saxon preaching crosses with their cross pieces broken off by zealots during the Commonwealth following the English Civil War.

Walk down the drive for about a mile until it meets the main road and almost immediately turn left on to a farm lane.

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Follow the lane as far as Cock Knoll Farm.

Go through the farmyard as directed by waymarking signs and out through a gate.

Following a boundary wall, go down the left side of the couple of fields beyond the farm.

Descend into and cross a shallow valley on a waymarked field path.

Climb over a stile and skirt a small clump of trees and bushes as indicated by the waymarks.

Continuing to follow waymarks, walk on until you reach a walled track. Cross a stile and bear left along the lane for a few yards until it reaches East lodge. East Lodge was as the name suggests, one of the entrances into Lyme Park. Here the housekeeper had to rush out day or night to open a gate in order for their lords and ladies to drive through in comfort on their way to the hall. Nowadays East Lodge is a holiday cottage owned and maintained by the National Trust.

Follow the track all the way back to Lyme Hall, but before reaching the hall, bear right on to the broad grassy ridge in order to climb up to the Cage.

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The Cage was built to house the non-hunting guests staying at the hall. They would be wined and dined while admiring the agility of horse riding hunters following packs of baying hounds. Hopefully it will be a better day than it was for us and you can enjoy the far ranging views – to your right is Greater Manchester and then to the left the view takes in the whole of Cheshire’s eastern edge, with the Welsh mountains as its backcloth.

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Diary of Events diary@imagespublishing.co.uk Royal Centre Nottingham & Concert Hall 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk FEB 1 Beanbag Music Club: O Duo 1 Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible - Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo. 2 Sunday Piano Series: Jean Selim Abdelmoula 2 Galvanize Ensemble & Fretwork 6-8 PwC present Treasure Island 6 The Hallé Goes To Nashville 8 Iceland Symphony Orchestra 17 Totally Wired 18-22 An Inspector Calls 20 Tango Fire 21-23 Oi Frog 22 The Illegal Eagles 24 Shakespeare’s Inspiration 25 Shakespeare’s Songs 26 Fascinating Aïda 26 to Feb 7 Measure for Measure 27 to Mar 5 As You Like It 28 The King is Back: Ben Portsmouth Is Elvis 28 Much Ado About Bingo 29 The Hallé 29 After Hours: Classico Latino MAR 1 Anton & Erin: Dance Those Magical Movies 2 Impromptu Shakespeare 2 Elvis Costello & The Imposters 3-7 The Taming Of the Shrew 3 Funk: A Music Revolution 4 Sir Henry Irving & The Bells 4 Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John 6 Behind The Scenes with the RSC’s Collections Department 6 Susan Boyle 7 The HandleBards Professional Development Workshop 7 Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 8 Sunday Piano Series: Tom Poster Nottingham Playhouse 0115 941 9419 www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk FEB 2 Josie Long: Tender 5-8 Holes. Family Friendly: Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he finds himself accused of a crime. 11 Moonlight and Magnolias - Members’ Curtain Raiser 11-12 Eric & Ern - Comedy: Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern 13 Jimi: The Legend Lives On 15 Alexei Sayle - Comedy: Alexei Sayle has been performing standup for forty years since the day he invented modern comedy. 17 Singing, Songs and Silliness 17-21 February Family Fest 21 to Mar 7 Moonlight and Magnolias 22 MissImp: Improv Triple Decker

28 Witches Can’t Be Burned MAR David Baddiel - Trolls: Not the Dolls 5 Man on the Moon 7 Playing Shakespeare 7 Cyanotype Print Making 8 Iain Stirling Failing Upwards 13 London Film Freddie Mercury & Queen in Concert 14 The Story of Guitar Heroes 15 John Shuttleworth’s Back Buxton Opera House & PavilionArts Centre. 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org FEB 2 David Baddiel - Trolls Not The Dolls Tue 4 – Sun 9 Feb 2020 5 Monthly Make Workshop: Origami Heart Bunting with Lara Pomeroy 7 Levaré Quartet - Coffee Concert 7 Jimeoin - Ramble On! 7 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club - February 8 Sasha DiGiulian - Beyond the Comfort Zone 9 John Shuttleworth’s Back 11 Damian Hall 11 Jimmy Carr 11 An Evening with Vic & Bob 14 What’s Love Got To Do With It? 15 Stewart Lee 16 Sun 16 Feb 18 Animal Puppets 20 Cyrano de Bergerac 21 Mr Men and Little Miss On Stage 22 Octagon Soul Club 27 Fascinating Aïda - Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour. With a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place. The songs are hilarious and topical - the glamour is unstoppable. 28 The Estefan Experience 29 You Win Again MAR 1 Ronnie Scott’s All Stars 2-3 The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde 4 Monthly Make Workshop: Royal Northern College of Music 6 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club - March 7 Ardal O’Hanlon 8 Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible 10 Martin Boysen & Ed Douglas 12-14 The Black Veil Derby Live. Box Office 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk FEB 6 Code Plus 14 Murder at the Red Mill 25 to March 1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This event is promoted by The Watson Players, Derby Live are pleased to act as a ticket agent. MAR 14 DCO 70th Anniversary Concert

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unning a preserved railway is an interesting and varied task and now that the railway is operating a service to Duffield we need your help. There are many roles to be performed! Why volunteer? Volunteering can be very rewarding. There is an opportunity to make a real difference to the community, have fun doing a new hobby and make many new friends. Not to mention the added bonus of helping to build up experience in many areas. In reverse, you may have the skills that we desire to help further the project and make a real difference. How much time do I have to put in? There is no set amount of time for volunteering, whether it be one day in three months or several days a week, everybody is welcome. Does it cost me money to volunteer? Joining our team requires membership to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association (EVRA). This membership will get you basic site working insurance, as well as quarterly magazines. This costs around £20 a year. You’ll likely need

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There is currently no upper age limit to working on the railway. Working on the track or operating a vehicle requires a reasonable level of health. How do I get started? The Volunteering Event on Saturday 15th February between 10am and 3pm, is the perfect opportunity to have a look around and a friendly chat with our team. We hope to see you on the day! If you are unable to make this date, please don’t worry, simply give us a call to for a chat!

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Derby Book Festival May 29 to June 6. Derby Book Festival celebrates the joy of books and reading for all ages and interests, with a programme featuring great writers, poets, historians, politicians, broadcasters, academics and musicians. Each year they welcome internationally celebrated, best-selling authors as well as a broad range of local writing talent and include an exciting children, families and educational programme. There’s something for everyone - from cheesemaking to crime, rabbits to romance, Wallis Simpson to Windrush! www.derbybookfestival.co.uk

Music at Duffield presents Tom Corfield (Organ) Saturday 8 February 2020 at 7.30pm St. Alkmund’s Church, Church Drive Duffield DE56 4BA Programme: Langlais Incantation pour un jour saint Mendelssohn Sonata No. 4 in B flat Howells Master Tallis’s Testament Bach Passacaglia, BWV 582 Franck Choral No. 1 Liddle Skye Boat Song Vierne Final (Symphony No.2) Tom Corfield was educated at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of East Anglia where he was the organ scholar of Norwich Cathedral. There followed four years as sub-organist of Leeds Parish Church and a period of postgraduate study before his move to Derby, where from 1985 to 2016 he was Assistant Organist at the Cathedral. He teaches for the Open University and is a rehearsal accompanist for the Derby Bach Choir. Ticket prices: Adult £15, Concession £14, Student £7 Individual tickets are available at the door or from Caroline Morgan (Tel: 07977 091171) also online at www. musicatduffield.com Visit our website www.musicatduffield.com

Spondon Historical Society Spondon Village Hall, DE21 7FG 7.30pm Monday February 10th. A talk by Jane Whitaker about ‘The Framework Knitters of the East Midlands’ In the 18th/19th centuries the East Midlands were the centre of this industry. It traces the prosperity of the workers through to poverty due to new machines and the struggle for improved working conditions. All are welcome . Members £2.50, Visitors £4.00.’ Darley Abbey Historical Group Friday 21 February. Derbyshire in the Jacobite Rebellion’, by Brian Stone Meetings start at 7pm at Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard off New Road, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DS There is a charge of £1.50. Contact Maria Gibson on 01332 552837 or visit their blog: https:// darleyabbeyhistoricalgroup.wordpress.com/ Allestree Flower Group Tuesday 18th February 2020. Practice night & supper. Time: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. Venue: The Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree Admission: Members £3.00. Non- members £7.00 For further details telephone 01332 558540 Crich Glebe Field Centre Light and Shade by Remi Harris Band Saturday 7th

Derby RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeeting on Wednesday 12 FEB 2020 at 7.30pm, we welcome Tony Davidson with a talk entitled “Winter Birding in New Jersey”. Meet in the Grange Banqueting Suite, 457 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6XX. Admission for members is £2.50, nonmembers £3.00, juniors £1.00. Details on the RSPB Derby local group website www. rspb.org.uk/groups/derby Also Sunday23 Feb a Birdwatching Walk at YWT Potteric Carr, Yorkshire. Meet in the car park at 9.30am. Signposted from J3 on M18. There is a charge for admission but DWT or YWT members are free. Toilets and cafe on site. Details on www.rspb.org. uk/groups/derby

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Derby Chamber Music Society Friday 14th February at 7.30pm at the MultiFaith Centre,University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB A concert by Cavendish Winds Mozart: Adagio and Allegro for Mechanical Organ, K.594 Danzi: Wind Quintet in B flat, Op.56 no.1 Debussy: La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin Arnold: Sea Shanties Vaughan Williams: Three Vocalises Holst: Wind Quintet in A flat, Op.14 Bozza: Trois Pieces pour une Musique de Nuit Ligeti: Six Bagatelles Gershwin: I got Rhythm (arr.Skirrow) and also Friday 6th March at 7.30pm A concert by Alexandra Vaduva (piano) Scarlatti: Sonatas K380 in E and K9 in D minor Janáček: On an Overgrown Path - Book 1 Bartok: Suite Op.14 Enescu: Choral and Carillon nocturne from Suite Op.18 Beethoven: Sonata in C sharp minor, Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” Tickets £15 and £14 (concessions) available at the door and online through WeGotTtickets at www. derbychambermusic.orgor telephone 01332 830585

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Arts Society Derby February 4th Doug Gillen will give a talk entitled ‘Hidden Canvasses: Street Art and the City. 7.15 pm Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. New members of the society are warmly welcomed; for details see https://theartssocietyderby.com/ membership/ or phone 07815 963978. Non-members may attend as guests for a charge of £6 per person. Folk & acoustic Music The Dovetail Trio - Live at the Lion Hotel, Bridge Street on Thursday 6 February at 8 pm. The best in folk music from this well established trio who bring a warm friendly approach to the music. Guaranteed to take the chill from a winters evening. Jamie Roberts guitar - Matt Quinn concertina and lead vocals from Rosie Hood. Three of the best on the folk scene. Tickets £12 from Ticket Hotline 01773 853428 Thurs 5 March 8pm “Live at the Lion” Lion Hotel, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AX Narthen in Concert. Presenting the new lineup to the Folk World. Gifted instrumentalists on keyboard, fiddle,

Diary of Events Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell - Canny Lads in Concert Bob Fox the ubiquitous “War Horse” Song Man joins ex-Lindisfarne front man, Billy Mitchell, for a nostalgic evening of songs from the north-east, plus crowd pleasing gems from their extensive repertoires. A rare chance to see these stalwarts of the National Folk Scene play together. Tickets £17.50, concessions £16.50 from Ticket Hotline 01773 853428

accordion, sax and whistles mixed with superb harmonies. Tickets £14.15 from Ticket Hotline 01773 853428 BOB FOX & BILLY MITCHELL Fri 20 March 8pm Chesterfield Library Theatre, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield S40 1QN

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conversation, social and cultural events. All levels of French spoken. The DFC wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the Alliance Française de Londres for its programme of speakers Vendredi 14 février ‘ Zidane un gentil mec de Marseille: le succès, l’art, l’èchec et l’humour’ Vincent Raymond-Barker a/f Vendredi 28 février ‘ Ces remarquables Louis’ Germaine Jones a/f Venue: St Edmunds Church Hall, Kings Croft, Allestree, Derby DE22 2FN on Friday 7.15pm as listed:

www.derbyfrenchcircle.org.uk Please come and join us for talks, quizzes, generation, has been seen by more than 5 million people worldwide. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.

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The Showing Off Must Go On Sat 7 Mar, 8:00pm Buxton Opera House Where Ardal comes from there is nothing worse than showing off. Yet he is a professional 'show-off'. Why does he do it? Well. Just when he thought he'd made sense of the world, when he thought he'd found wisdom, when he'd finally found a hat that fits and learned how to make decent cocktails and to relax for the first time in his life; just when he was about to quit airing his dirty linen in public and stop showing off... the world shifted. Dramatically. The world fell off its axis. And is adrift in the universe. And needs saving. In an age of raging populism, identity politics, the end of truth, the collapsing middle ground, and peak avocado, and terrified of being on the wrong side of history, and desperate to prove that his gender, race, age and class don't define him as a person, Ardal is forced to saddle his high horse again and ride fearlessly into the culture wars (with a white hankie in his pocket, just in case), comedy as ever being the best emergency response mechanism to extreme events there is.

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Take a break.... Holiday in style.. Having had two spells of owning a caravan, one when the children were young and then another after a gap of 25 years, it is evident that the current caravan trend caters towards those who like to caravan but still want all the comforts of being at home. The upshot is that you don’t need a horse any more! Bang go the roses. Cruising around the show at Event City, Manchester it was clear to see that manufactures are responding to the “home comfort” requirement so that the caravan season extends for more months even during the winter. Central heating systems that gently heat the caravan emulate our home central heating, and with the addition of underfloor heating (Elddis Buccaneer range) really provide the ultimate in “cosy”. The latest trend in the top of the range vans increases caravan widths by up to 7 inches giving a whopping 8 feet width, leaving cramped “squeezing past” day’s far behind.

New caravans now boast an impressive array of standard features that condemn any “roughing it” myths. Bluetooth sound systems, outdoor dog showers (!) and barbecue points along with self levelling legs and water systems that plug straight in avoiding the need of trailing a tanker of water for miles. Thin timber construction that was more akin to sleeping in a cardboard box is now replaced by the most sophisticated bonding systems giving a 10 year water ingress guarantee whilst providing thermal insulation second to none. Proper bathroom areas afford lots of privacy and, if you pick the right Coachman and Swift model, a shower cubicle as big as the one at home. Obviously all this comes at a cost, but then again what doesn’t in the life of commerce. All I know is that the show was brilliant and although you’ve missed the Manchester one there’s another big one at The NEC Birmingham on Febuary 18-23.Tickets are Adult: £8.00 Senior: £7.00. Children 15 years and under: FREE

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Superb quality at very competitive prices was assured as Glossop Caravans brought its exclusive range of special edition caravans and motorhomes to The Caravan & Motorhome Show 2020, EventCity, Manchester in January. Customer demand for the family-run company’s luxuriouslyappointed selection remains high and the long-established relationships with leading UK manufacturers Coachman, Elddis and Swift continues to bring superb value to the market place. The 2020 season has seen some new models emerge with a complete new look on the Coachman Festival caravan range which is based on the brand new Acadia. New styling and textiles keep these favourite caravan and motorhomes right on trend and all were perfectly displayed at the Event City show. “We’ve been working in close partnership with the UK’s top three manufacturers to create highspecification caravans offering unbeatable value for money for the past 25 years - and they’ve never been more popular,” said Stan and Brian Laing, Joint Managing Directors, Glossop Caravans. “Over the past few years, they’ve won a string of prestigious awards for their high standards of design and workmanship, which have raised the 58 | www.countryimagesmagazine.co.uk

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Take a break.... The Avanté from Elddis

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Barbecued Chicken Kebabs with Oranges and Lemons Ingredients 2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1 tsp dried oregano 3 tbsp olive oil Juice and zest of one orange 4 chicken breasts cut

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into 1 inch cubes. For the Topping. 2 preserved lemons from a jar, halved and the pulp discarded a generous handful of

ﬂat leaf parsley 2 cloves garlic, ﬁnely chopped For the Dressing 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil

1. Soak 6 long wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Prepare and light the barbecue or cook in a heavy bottomed griddle, 2. Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a mortar and pestle and add the fennels seeds and oregano with a little seasoning and grind to a paste, stir in the orange juice and zest. Thread the chicken chunks onto the kebab sticks and layer in a flat bottomed dish. Pour over the oil mixture. Cover and put in the refrigerator for one hour at least. For the topping 3. Cut the preserved lemons in half and carefully remove the flesh. Then slice the skins finely, mix with the parsley and garlic. 4. Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers and cook over the barbecue or on the griddle; turning frequently until golden and cooked through. For the dressing 5. Just before serving, whisk the remaining oil and lemon juice together, put the chicken skewers on a serving plate, pour over the oil and lemon dressing and sprinkle over the lemon, parsley and garlic topping. Whisk the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with 2 tablespoons of oil, season and drizzle over the chicken. Scatter the topping over the top and serve.

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Canine Delights More and more restaurants and cafés are opening their doors to canine customers and Derby even has a fancy bakery exclusively for dogs. Taste Derbyshire’s Amanda Volley went along with her naughty pup Eddie to ﬁnd out what would happen if you put a Jack Russell in a bakery.

My Jack Russell, Eddie, is typical of his breed in that he lacks any kind of selfcontrol around food. I say ‘food’ but some of the snacks he has enjoyed between meals include a clump of squirrel fur, an empty cake box, rabbit droppings and a hair bobble. Moreover, he has no qualms about stealing from shopping bags, picnic mats and the hands of old ladies trying to feed bread to birds. Which explains my trepidation when Eddie and I were invited to sample the culinary delights on offer at Rufﬂes;

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an upper-crust bakery on London Road, Alvaston, catering exclusively for dogs. Never mind sugarplums, I had visions of compensation claims dancing through my head. Owner Donna Wakeman, (54), was conﬁdent the quality of her bakes would be enough to turn Eddie from a treat-seeking missile into a perfectly behaved pooch worthy of top-notch nibbles. “I’ve never had a problem with a badly-behaved dog,” Donna smiles as she puts a selection of deliciously decorated gourmet

bakes onto her counter. “I organise private parties which means all the dogs tend to know each other and we can just lock the door, let them off the lead and everyone can relax. Most dogs are a bit nervous in a new environment but yours seems lovely.” Remarkably, she is right. Subdued by the promise of free samples, Eddie looks ready to take his place in polite café society as Donna talks us through her morning’s baking. “The biscuits are made from healthy ingredients like wholemeal wheat ﬂour, oats, and

organic smooth peanut butter,” she says popping the odd morsel into the mouth of my canine companion. “They’re decorated with dog-friendly white chocolate or Carob and I only use natural colourings – the gold is turmeric which is great for doggies with arthritis and the pink is beetroot powder which tastes just like strawberry. They are delicious with no hidden nasties. The only things I ever add are natural ingredients like fresh herbs and grated carrot.” As Eddie casts an approving eye over the delightfully decorated ice cream cones, cup-cakes and DogNuts (dogfriendly doughnuts), Donna explains why she began baking for dogs. “I started making homemade treats because my rescue dog Alfie, now four, was such a fussy eater,” explains Donna, of Boulton Moor. “We were trying to train him with supermarket treats but he’d either ignore them or go and bury them. I found lots of dog treats recipes on the internet but it took three months of trial, error and tweaking to get one Alfie loved.” It wasn’t just Alfie who turned somersaults for the snacks. “My friend’s dogs liked them so much, they started putting in orders and it just snowballed from there,” she laughs.“I’m a web-designer so I decided to launch an on-line business.

The bakery’s name was inspired by a visit to Rafﬂes Hotel in Singapore. My logo is a dog in a top hat, monocle and bow tie and people love it so much, I’m thinking about putting it on a range of accessories like feeding bowls.”

tiered cake stand,” says Donna.“The selection will include biscuits like the bourbons and custard creams, eclairs, cup-cakes and DogNuts. The owners often bring hats and I play doggie themed music and I always make a special cake for the day.”

The on-line bakery business was so successful, Donna soon out-grew her home kitchen.

Donna is understandably proud of her occasion cakes and gives me a sneak preview of one smothered in pink frosting which she’s made for a lucky pup called Luna.

“When I moved here in July 2018, I was attracted by the large kitchen and I knew the position on a busy, main road into Derby was useful for advertising to potential customers,” Donna says. “Last Christmas, they were queuing out the door. One chap, who was just working in the area, came in and bought ten doggie hampers which included treats shaped like ﬁr trees, turkeys and puddings. This month (February) I’ll be making lots of love hearts for Valentines.” There’s room in the bakery for doggy toys and accessories (Eddie was excited to ﬁnd dog-friendly Prosecco ‘Pawsecco’ and beer on the shelves) and an enormous table for all the doggie events. “I love catering for afternoon teas and birthday parties. I’ll make dog- friendly sandwiches like peanut butter and cream cheese and serve them from a

“The cakes are made from self-raising wholemeal flour, my homemade apple puree, peanut butter and grated carrot,” she explains.“They are made fresh to order and, if kept in the fridge, they should last up to ten days. Not that I’ve heard a dog ever taking that long to eat one.” As if on cue, we are joined by loyal customer Ella Conway who is at the bakery to buy special goodies for her pet chihuahuas Alfie and Ziggy. “They love coming to Ruffles. If I even mention the name, they start barking and run to the door,” laughs Ella Conway (20), of Shelton Lock. “You can’t buy anything like this at the pet stores. Donna even makes spongy treats for Alfie as he’s eleven now and only has a few teeth. Donna sells fish and chip and pizza shaped biscuits so we can all have a take-away night.” CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk | 65

In the long-term Donna would love to branch out into offering franchises as she’d love to see a Ruffles Dog Bakery in places up and down the country. For now, she is content with fulfilling her many orders, hosting canine celebrations and developing new lines including a dog-friendly cocktail called ‘Singa-paw Sling”. “I do have people who think the idea of a dog bakery is a little crazy or that you shouldn’t have dogs in cafes but it’s each to their own,” she smiles. “Times have changed and dogs are part of our families and, just like with our children, it’s nice to spoil and surprise them. The success of Ruffles shows that a lot of people agree. The proof is in the pudding.” N.B. I left the bakery with a paperbag of goodies for Eddie to enjoy for ‘elevenses’ the following day. In his desperation to gobble up every last crumb, he took out a chunk of my best rug. I think that’s the canine equivalent of a five-star review.

Fancy taking your four-legged friend out for a bite? Here’s Taste Derbyshire’s guide to dog-friendly pubs The Flying Childers Inn, Main Road, Stanton-in-the-Peak Sophie and Richard Wood describe their pub as hugely dog-friendly. Not only will you ﬁnd treats behind the bar (also in the pockets of dogloving locals) and exciting supplies in the tiny shop in the pub’s porch. “The doggie section includes treats, food, poo bags and a doggy beer called Bottom Sniffer. We sold homemade peanut butter treats” says Sophie, proud mum to Dachshunds Colin and Betty. “We love dogs and always get a few in the pub as Stanton is popular with walkers being close to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on Stanton Moor.”

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Thirsty hounds are welcome to slurp from the ‘Puppy Pedigree’ beer barrel kept in the pub’s garden.

Manager Mat Chambers is quick to point out it’s just a fancy water dispenser but there are other attractions for dogs at this popular walker’s pub. “One of our regulars, Alison Lyall, has even made homemade dog treats,” says Mat. “The banana and cinnamon biscuits are very popular, they even like the Marmite ones.”

The Druid Inn, Main Street, Birchover Lucky pups are often treated to a few scraps of cooked meat from the kitchen according to landlady Lisa Dyer; a lady on a mission to encourage dogs, and their owners, to the pub.“My husband Lee and I have a Boxer called Bertie and we’ve had a few bad experiences of places which are unfriendly to dogs,” she explains. “We provide treats and water and dogs can go anywhere in the pub or tearoom – just not in the kitchen. We have given dogs blankets when they are cold and encourage them

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The Flower Café, 5 Market Place, Ashbourne Co-owner Susan Micallef says it is common to ﬁnd a dog or two snoozing under the café tables. “We understand dogs are part of the family,” she laughs. “Some become regulars and try to pull their owners in when they’re passing.” In addition to a warm welcome, they get treated to a biscuit and a bowl of water.

Black Cat Café, The Courtyard, Dale Road, Matlock One of the best-kept secret cafés in Matlock; but ﬁnding the Black Cat is half the fun – especially for the lucky dog who gets the ‘early bird’ breakfast treat. “We always set aside a rasher of bacon in the morning and it’s

not for human consumption – the dogs love it,” laughs owner Roger Howarth. “This area is highly attractive to walkers and we welcome them and their dogs into the café. We always have a few bits and bobs as treats.”

Elvaston Castle Country Park’s café and gift shop, Borrowash Road, Elvaston Elvaston is a mecca for dogs and the gift shop/café sells all manner of doggie accessories and goodies including Frozzys lickable frozen yoghurt. My own dog Eddie recommends the strawberry ﬂavour. The shop also sells post-park walk essentials like shampoo, conditioner and natural cologne. The park also hosts the annual Dog Lovers’ Festival (Friday July 31-August 2nd) which offers dogfriendly food stalls and experts on canine nutrition.

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A residential home in Ashbourne has been rated ‘outstanding’ by recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. The home, Ashbourne Lodge, is the only care home in the county of Derbyshire to hold the 4 out of 5 ‘outstanding’ rating. The home, which is run by the Milford Care group, received ‘outstanding’ ratings in four key areas including effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Ashbourne Lodge provides a full range of dedicated services including residential and nursing care, dementia care, long term and short-term respite breaks and day care. Inspectors found that produce personalised care plans for each individual that promote wellbeing and independence. The home is known in the area for its appealing range of facilities - a cosy residents’ bar, large café, cinema room, hair salon, vintage-themed reminiscence lounge and landscaped sensory gardens are just a handful of the amenities Ashbourne Lodge has to offer. All meals are freshly prepared by the team of onsite chefs and the menus are designed based on residents’ feedback and wishes. Hot food is available throughout the day, and Ashbourne Lodge’s chefs tailor dishes to meet the dietary requirements and preferences of each resident. Jim Watt, Home Manager of Ashbourne Lodge said: “We’re over the moon to have received this esteemed review. I’d like to thank all of the team who are 100% dedicated to ensure good quality and well-being of the residents is maintained and have made this award possible.” To find out more about Ashbourne Lodge, visit https://www.milfordcare.co.uk/ashbourne-lodge/ or call on 01335 301400.

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Motoring in February Land Rover Evoque wins coveted What Car? Award

Toyota C-HR Design - 5 Door Crossover In a world of ordinary, stand out, with the Toyota C-HR's angular dynamic design; powerful performance and agility. The urban SUV range that answers all the questions of the city. Toyota C-HR Design | 18” Black machined-face alloy wheels (5-double-spoke) | Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ | Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | Simple Intelligent Parking Assist (S-IPA) By switching seamlessly between pure electric power at low speeds and efficient petrol power when speeds increase, Toyota Hybrids not only save you fuel and money, but they also offer lower CO2 emissions. And because they are all self-charging Hybrids, their batteries never need to be plugged in. To find out how else a Hybrid can make your life easier, why not ask local Toyota dealer Ron Brooks

Speed Cam Devil A discreet Safety Camera GPS notification system. A hidden speaker will tell you the speed of the camera you are approaching!

The Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Defender all won major titles, while the Discovery was also named Best Luxury SUV under £60,000. The Range Rover Evoque was named Best Family SUV, cementing the success of the latest evolution of Land Rover’s revolutionary compact SUV. The judges said: “The original Range Rover Evoque was such a huge success that it redefined its maker’s image, and this all-new Mk2 version brings everything up to date while still upholding Land Rover traditions for off road. The first-generation Evoque created the compact luxury SUV market with global sales of over 772,096 (20% sold in the UK) and more than 217 international awards. The new Range Rover Evoque is a sophisticated evolution of the original, fitted with a number of world-first technologies and has continued to achieve global success. Over 80,000 were sold throughout the world in 2019, with 23,287 of those sold in the UK.

WATCH YOUR SPEED! Speed Camera Devil from Car Electronics Derby Ltd. is a discreet safety camera GPS notification system. All that you see is a small LED bulb, to alert you when approaching a speed camera, safety camera or red light camera. A hidden speaker, mounted close to the driver (such as in the headlining or behind your driver’s side A or B-pillar) will tell you the speed limit of the camera you are approaching. The preferred installation option is to have it installed at their workshop in Derbyshire. A nationwide installation service is also available at an extra charge. Discounts available for multi-car purchases. Please contact Car Electronics Derby Ltd. INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST for details.

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Their speed camera notification system can be fitted to any car, modern or classic, combustion or electric with lifetime updates in-store. Also available with optional mobile speed camera alerts. Contact Car Electronics Derby Ltd. Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 3FQ Call 01332 332546.

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*0% APR Representative and £1,250 Finance Deposit Allowance only available on new retail orders of Yaris (excluding Hybrid and Active grade) between 17th December 2019 and 31st March 2020 and registered and financed through Toyota Financial Services by 30th June 2020 on a 42 month AccessToyota (PCP) plan with 0%-35% deposit. ^Payment shown is based on a 42 month AccessToyota (PCP) contract with £3,684 customer deposit and Guaranteed Future Value/Optional Final Payment. Toyota Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC; registered office Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. 8,000 miles per annum, excess miles over contracted charged at 8p per mile. Toyota Centres are independent of Toyota Financial Services. Participating Toyota Centres. Affordable finance through AccessToyota (PCP). Terms and conditions apply. Model shown is Yaris Y20 Petrol 1.5 VVT-i Manual £17,285 including optional Metallic paint at £515. Prices correct at time of being published. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty. Terms and conditions apply. Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km): combined 43.5 (6.5) - 47.0 (6.0) Combined CO2 118 g/km. Figures are provided for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results. Fuel consumption and CO2 produced varies significantly depending on a number of factors, including the accessories fitted (post-registration), driving style, conditions, speed and vehicle load. All models and grades are certified according to the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), which replaces the New European Driving Cycle test procedure (NEDC). All CO2 figures quoted are NEDC equivalent. This means the CO2 figures are based on the new WLTP test procedure but calculated (using a standard European calculation method) to allow comparison with the NEDC test procedure. The NEDC equivalent figures will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. All mpg figures quoted are full WLTP figures. More information can be found by visiting: [https://www.toyota.co.uk/ world-of-toyota/environment/wltp]. The official CO2 figures for vehicles will change as from 6 April 2020, due to a change in the official method of calculation. CO2 figures are used in the calculation of Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) for new cars during their first year of registration. As a result, all CO2 figures, car tax and recommended 'on the road' prices for new vehicles are subject to change for vehicles registered after 6 April 2020. Please consult contact your local Toyota Centre for further information.

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