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The Lost Houses

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Glossop Hall

From Picasso to Dahli

Steve Orme interviews

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The Lost Houses

of Derbyshire by Maxwell Craven

Glossop Hall The south East part of the house showing the improved conservatory and John Douglas’s raised roof and low canted bay to the left, from a post-card. [M. Craven]

he Glossop Hall that was demolished in 1958-59 was an unlovely house of titanic proportions, once set in a spectacular wooded park. Unlovely it may have been, but it had an interesting history and was itself at least the third house on the site, although it probably included portions of the fabric of at least one of its predecessors.

The manorial estate of Glossop passed at the Dissolution from the Abbey of Basingwerk to the Talbots, Earls of Shrewsbury & Waterford, of whom George, the 6th Earl had the dubious fortune to have married Bess of Hardwick, who spent much of his fortune building prodigy houses like Worksop Manor and Hardwick. At this stage we have no knowledge if there was a manor house at Glossop, especially as all the families mentioned so far were ﬁrmly seated elsewhere.

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of Derbyshire by Maxwell Craven This situation appears to have continued until the death of the 7th Earl of Shrewsbury, who left a crop of daughters but no sons, amongst whom his estates were parcelled out. Much of the Derbyshire land went to Lady Alathea Talbot who in 1606 married Thomas Howard, a grandson of the Attainted 4th Duke of Norfolk, who went by one of his subsidiary titles, the Earl of Arundel, although Charles II made his son Earl of Norfolk, and his grand-son had the Dukedom restored to him by reversal of the Act of Attainder. The couple’s son Henry Frederick Howard, a Catholic, like all his family, was fairly proliﬁc, producing at least ﬁve sons, of whom the youngest was Bernard, (1641-1717) who actually lived at Glossop and in all probability built there a new house on rolling parkland west of Old Glossop. From his time there long survived a chimney-piece dated 1672 and a priest’s hole, which survived later rebuilding. His son also Bernard (1674-1713) married a lady with a house situated in a less climatically inclement part of England, and moved out in 1712, settling a lease for life on his cousin Lady Philippa Howard, a daughter of the 6th Duke of Norfolk. This was because her husband, Ralph Standish of Standish, near Wigan, was a younger son and they thus needed a house. Thus the couple with their three sons and three daughters settled at Glossop, but clearly wanted a more modern house, so began to replace or rebuild Bernard Howard’s Jacobean house in 1729-31. Work stopped in the latter year, probably with the house mostly complete, when Lady Philippa died, leaving Ralph with a single surviving child, a daughter, Cecilia, born in 1699 and by this time married to William Towneley of Towneley Hall, near Burnley and living away from home. He continued to live part of the time at the house but on his death in 1755 aged 84, the house and its vast moorland estates reverted to the main Howard line in the person of Henry Howard, (1713-1787) who resumed using the house, but only as a shooting box in the season. This page; top to bottom: Photograph printed from a lantern slide supplied by Richard Keene Ltd of Derby and probably taken in the 1860s. [Derby Museum Trust] Glossop Hall, South front, c. 1890. The two storey part to the right of the new conservatory is a remnant of the 1729 house, complete with bulls eye window, with the 1820 extension to the left. From a post card. [M. Craven] Eighteenth century sketch of Royle Hall as rebuilt by Ralph Standish. [Private collection] 16 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk

At this stage, the house itself bore the name Royle Hall after the ancient name of the pastures west and south of the old village on which it had been built. A sketch of it taken in the later 18th century shows a three bay house with a hipped roof, a single bay extension to the south and another to the north, but much lower and probably the small domestic (Catholic) chapel suggests that the house started oﬀ as a simple William-and-Mary (that is, rather old fashioned for its date) house of two storeys and attics.

In 1827 the diarist James Butterworth visited the area and wrote: ‘At a small distance from the village stands an ancient building called Royle Hall, but now named Glossop Hall. It serves as a retreat during the shooting season, there being plenty of game here; Round it are planted large firs, and in front a very extensive hill is covered with firs of many years growth, through which are pleasant roads.’ And by the 1780s the house was only permanently inhabited by the rather aristocratic agent Charles Calvert with the estate bailiff Thomas Shaw inhabiting the service wing. Calvert had moved on by 1797, however, when the role was taken over by Matthew Ellison, who first re-named the house Glossop Hall. The Ellisons were a Staffordshire family and Matthew had three sons, one, Francis, adopted, and four daughters. Whilst the eldest, Thomas sired a long line of Glossop solicitors, and Frank founded a mill in the town, later living at Park Hall, Michael succeeded as agent at the Hall and he by his son, Michael Joseph Ellison. Meanwhile, one of the daughters, Mary, had married Joseph Hadfield of Lees Hall nearby and their son was Matthew Ellison Hadfield, of whom more anon. Bernard Edward FitzAlan-Howard was in occasional residence in 1815 when he succeeded a distant cousin as 12th Duke of Norfolk. At first, having inherited the house, he extended and remodelled it to the designs of London based family architect Robert Abraham (17741850). This consisted of extending northwards a further five bays, the extension to include a new, grander, staircase, but it was done in matching style, complete with attic dormers and banding between the storeys and of small limestone ashlars with millstone grit dressings. Abraham also provided a fine new pedimented stable block set around a courtyard, to the west of the house, embellished with a Wren-like tower and walling replete with rusticated piers topped with ball finials.

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own residence in the town. Hadﬁeld designed a large number of Catholic churches, too, for Lord Howard was keen to spearhead a great Catholic revival in the vast area of his estate and beyond. To his credit stand St. Charles Borromeo, at Hadﬁeld (1858) – burial place of quite a large number of Lord Howard’s family in the 19th century - two in Manchester (St. Chad, Cheetham Hill of 1847 and St. Mary, Mulberry Street of the following year), and the particularly satisfying St. Mary, Hallam built in 1850. He also designed Salford’s Catholic cathedral and much of the early Victorian commercial heart of

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On the Duke’s death in 1842, the estate went to his second son, Lord Edward FitzAlan-Howard, later (1869) created 1st Lord Howard of Glossop. Not satisﬁed with the house his father had created, he decided to embellish the whole starting in 1850, and this time employing his agent’s cousin, Matthew Ellison Hadﬁeld (18121885) as architect.

and Hurst of Sheffield before working for P F Robinson in London. He returned to Sheffield to set up in practice in 1832, taken John Grey Weightman as partner. One of their early works is the parish church at Matlock Bath and another is the Catholic church of All Saints at Glossop for, like their masters, the Ellisons and Hadfields were devout Catholics. Two years later he built the Town Hall, followed by the Market Hall and the handsome railway station with its Howard lion, a number of other commercial buildings and a small number of domestic properties were also designed by him over the years, including his

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Sheﬃeld. To Glossop Hall he added a rather overlarge three storey and three by three bay residential block of the SE angle, and rebuilt the chapel at the NE end in heroic style complete with a space-rocket campanile which looked for all the world as if it had slipped across the Irish sea from somewhere like Tara. His client essentially wanted a lot more than the size, cost or the site of the existing building could allow, and the result was the rambling inchoate house of later years. It was however, set in splendidly designed grounds, almost certainly the work of Edward Milner (1819-1884) mainly re-modelled before the rebuilding of the house. Milner was later to design the park at Buxton. To the east, a series of massive terraces led up to the entrance, whilst the private garden and lawns were to the south, where an impressive conservatory by Messengers of Loughborough was added. Francis, 2nd Lord Howard succeeded in 1883 and about two decades later called in the Artsand-Crafts architect John Douglas of Chester to make alterations on the recommendation of the 1st Duke of Westminster, but the family made increasingly little use of the house, even during the shooting season, after the Great War and when Lord Francis died in 1924, his son and successor (another Bernard) found himself saddled with death duties and decided to sell the house and the 9,110 acre estate.

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The immediate Parkland, however, was purchased ‘with rare public spirit’ by the Glossop Borough Council and remains an attractive park (called Manor Park) to this day, having been added to the National Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade II in 2001. The house, not wholly surprisingly in that unoptimistic age, failed to sell and was instead let as a school becoming the Kingsmoor Residential School, moving in at the beginning of May, 1927, and after a period of uncertainty, flourished until the post-war period, when numbers fell and in 1953 the school left the hall and moved to new premises in Marple, Cheshire. Thereafter, no tenant could be found, and the site was eventually sold to a developer, being finally demolished in 1958-59. One of Hadfield’s lodges survives as a house at the top end of Norfolk Street where it meets Talbot Road, and the house site is covered with the 1950s bungalows of Kingsmoor, Park and Hall Closes.

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From Picasso to Dahli

Spain never really appealed to me as a holiday destination, especially the popular tourist areas where they proudly proclaim, ‘Full English Breakfast or English Pub’ I may as well stay at home for that but, we were tempted to dip our toes into Girona in Catalunia and Ronda in the Province of Malaga. These are two contrasting areas and both full of excitingly different experiences for the visitor. On arrival at Girona airport and with not really a clue in which direction to point the hire car we came up with a cunning plan. One member of the party would hire a taxi and let the taxi lead the rest of us to our destination on the outskirts of Sant Esteve. When we showed the non -English speaking taxi driver the map he just shrugged and went to another taxi driver who also shrugged. This wasn’t going well, but he agreed, with a lot of gesturing, to take us if one of us map read for him! The journey of only a few kilometres to the northwest of Girona towards Figueres, in the dark, was quite unique indeed and at times somewhat scary. The villages in this lovely area were exactly what we were looking for - old and traditional. The small village shop sold everything from bread to bikes. On our first day we called in for Pan and was told, by pointing at the clock, to come back in an hour. On doing so we picked up the most beautiful freshly baked loaf. This shop became our source of

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supplies for the week and we had some excellent food. We wondered what the response would be when we asked for steak, “come back later” was the reply and we duly collected some superb steaks. When we asked for onions the old lady just shouted into the back room and her husband (we think) came out with garden fork in his hand and went across the road and dug up some onions. It just couldn’t get better. Why on earth would you want the hassle of Marbella when this kind of thing is around. One of the villages had a restaurant, not well signposted but the villagers knew it was there. Again no English was spoken but one of our party declared that he had ‘worked with a Spanish waiter’ and knew a bit of Spanish so he ordered the food. ‘No pesce no carne’ he said expecting to receive no fish or meat, however the waiter proudly presented us with huge plates of salads with fish and meat, plus wineskins full of red wine that you poured with accuracy down your throat, a skill that took some mastering but we were determined to succeed. We feared what the bill would be for the eight of us but I’ve never had such an exceptional , unordered(!) meal so cheap in my life. They were so good to us the platters kept coming, so did the bread and wine. The emphasis for our trip was also on seeing

Catalunya. Trips up and down the N11 to Girona and Figueres or the C56 West to Banyoles and East to Llafranc from our base were easy. Girona boasts six museums Catalonia-Girona Museum of Archaeology, Girona History Museum, Cinema Museum, Girona Art Museum, Jewish History Museum and Casa Masó.

Girona declares “The historic city of Girona invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures, the Força Vella and the Medieval Quarter. The Força Vella dates back to the Roman foundation while the medieval extension of the city walls was carried out during the 14th and 15th centuries. The city’s artistic heritage has been preserved in the numerous monuments that have survived

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until today. The highlights of Girona are rounded off by the impressive old Jewish Quarter or Call, with its beautiful streets and porticoed squares, and by the exuberant baroque spaces and Noucentisme-style buildings by architect Rafael Masó.” The city’s many restaurants offer a wide variety of food: Catalan, Mediterranean, market and signature cuisine. Girona gastronomy has now become an international model of quality, with Michelin-starred restaurants that include El Celler de Can Roca, proclaimed by the prestigious Restaurant Magazine as the Best Restaurant in the World! We didn’t try that one but opted for the smaller bars where you can pick and choose from a large variety of tapas and a glass of Ratafia, a sweet liqueur made from a local herb, which makes for a very sociable afternoons relaxation. A ride into the Pre Pyrenees Natural park of Sierra ei Cadi, the largest in Catalonia, afforded us the opportunity to film a golden eagle as it walked up the dusty track towards our car whilst we were having a coffee, then took off majestically only 25 yards in front of us. We were transfixed. It is obvious why this mountain range is so popular with hikers. It is also an area the young Pablo Picasso visited. Whilst on the subject of famous artists, a short drive up to Figueres, right on the edge of the Spanish/French border, will offer you the opportunity to visit the Dalí Theatre and Museum which houses the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s work, and he’s buried under the

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stage too! During 2017 an exhumation order of his tomb was executed due to someone claiming to be a child of his. A short flat walk from the Dalí Theatre brings you to Castell de Sant Ferran the place where Napoleon based his troops and is proclaimed to be the largest castle in Europe. As we took a leisurely stroll through the old town, through its squares, looking at the historic buildings, you realise that it’s a place that you need to explore again. Flights to Girona are from East Midlands, and Birmingham.

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t various times over my boyhood, I received a propelling pencil for birthday or Christmas, which, of course, duly got lost at school or somehow broken. Most were plastic bodies and some had different coloured leads. My grandfather had a silver one boasting a dippen nib with a propelling pencil hidden beneath the nib’s curve, which could be moved out whilst the nib retracted.

Mama, who was a serious bridge player, had a set of four with the suits in colour on the silver bodies and little coloured silky tassels, which lived in a powder blue box and came out when she and her friends sat down to play, along with the gin. Perhaps I should have kept mine, for most propelling pencils or mechanical pencils are collectible and some highly collectible.

engraved jewels; there was something for every income level. But until the early 20th century, they were generally all just plain, propelling pencils. They may be found in a bewildering variety of media: gold, silver, ivory, tortoiseshell, and there are numerous novelties, from guns, parasols, axes, creatures (great and small) and so on.

The modern pencil was born in 16th-century England, where, in Cumbria, a major deposit of graphite was found. The earliest pencils had square solid graphite cores. In 1795, a Frenchman named Nicholas Jacques Conté mixed powdered graphite with clay so that the material could be formed into rods that would be hardened by firing. This allowed pencil makers to vary the quality of the mark made by the rod—the greater the percentage of graphite to clay, the softer the rod and the darker the mark.

The first major development was the propel-repel pencil. Whereas the previous incarnation of the pencil had the lead freely sliding in and out of a closely-fitted tube, a new innovation approached the problem a little differently. The end of the lead firmly fitted into a socket, and the socket—

It also enabled a new type of pencil to be invented in 1822. This was a ‘mechanical’ pencil, the cocreation of English inventors Sampson Mordan and Gabriel Riddle. Mechanical pencils, aided by the user, had a small rod which pushed the graphite rod down a tube of conforming diameter usually with a twist action mechanism via helical drive to the pencil’s point, and held them there. When done writing, the mechanism could be twisted the reverse way. Between 1822 to 1874, more than 160 patents were registered pertaining to a variety of improvements to such pencils. The first springloaded mechanical pencil was patented in 1877 and the twist-feed mechanism was developed in 1895. Some of these pencils are simple, some are fancy, with lead-storage compartments, erasers hidden inside the finial, or even finial-mounted 40 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk

Gold Sampson Mordan pencil with seal end, c. 1825: no lead reservoir so very early.

Very early Joshua Butler pencil of c. 1825/30 in gold and tortoiseshell with Prince of Wales feathers to slide the lead, retailed for £595.

Silver Sampson Mordan piglet pencil, extended, retailed at £1695.

attached to a shuttle—moved up and down the length of the barrel. Unfortunately, when used up, the lead tended to break off, right at the socket. Then the only solution was to ream out the socket, or discard the pencil and buy a fresh one. Further development was required. This came in the 1930s. Rather than simply wedging the lead into a socket, a propelling rod was placed inside the socket; one which travels only far enough to push remnants of the lead out of the socket, doing so only when the mechanism is at the furthest point of travel along the barrel. This design was truly revolutionary, and is still in use in fine mechanical pencils today. It

Silver Sampson Mordan pencil made to resemble a Whitehead torpedo showing registration mark for 1877. It retailed for £1,200.

Set of four silver engine turned bridge pencils, suit marked in enamel, boxed, 1933, estimated at £120-150.

Above: A silver Eversharp pencil in its original box, c. 1930, say £30-50. Far left: Tiffany & Co., New York, silver 1920 skyscraper pencil, sold recently for £2,250. Top left: Chester 1895 marked silver two colour pencil by Henry Griffiths, estimated at £50-80. Bottom left: A silver miniature seal top Mordan pencil 1891 and a gilt metal example with ring and cabochon twist, from a collection we once had at home: value at auction c. £15-25. became eloquently known as the propel-repelexpel pencil. Needless to say, there are numerous variations and combinations of all three varieties. The slide- and screw-mechanism pencils from the early part of the 19th century are highly prized, as are the combination pen-pencils (like Grandpa’s) from later that century. Some had a pencil on one end and a pen on the other. Throughout the nineteenth century and into the 20th, Sampson Mordan and Co. remained the pre-eminent manufacturer in the UK. Miniature mechanical pencils were also popular. They were typically decorated with celluloid or enamel cases. Some telescoped, others were built into pocketknives. In the early 20th century, you could get everything from tricolour pencils to ones with calendars on their cases (these were usually made by Mordan, too). By the 20th century, even high-end retailers like Tiffany and Cartier were commissioning examples, often designed in Art Nouveau or Art-Deco styles. Collectible brands of 20th century pencils include Yard-O-Led (which boasted twelve 3in leads in the barrel, patented in 1934) and Wahl-Eversharp (founded by C R Keenan 1915, but taken over by Wahl 1918), which cased their

pencils in metal and hard rubber, while Sheaffer and Waterman used hard colourful Bakelite. Of course, advertisers liked to put their logos and slogans on mechanical pencils too, especially during the 1930s and 1940s and these, even if quite cheaply made, are all the more collectible for it. Victorian pencils are so varied and attractive that many collectors refuse to stray into the following era in their collecting. At Bamford’s we recently sold a lot of three gilt metal ones - one chased, the others engine-turned, one with a seal top and one with a ring on the end for attachment to a châtelaine or similar for marking dance cards - for £22 against an estimate of £15-20. Base metal and non-exotic material ones are not expensive but can be very attractive and, of course, retain their utility as long as you want them to! These can also have amusing refinements, such as a Stanhope – a peephole at the top with a view of some beauty spot, or a portrait of a notable – or a seal end with an engraved armorial, enabling one to track down the original owner. Even in base metal the engine turning or chase-carving can be of respectable quality, and yet £20 will often buy you one at auction, although non-precious metal

examples do tend to be sold in groups. Some are not only precious metal, but wonderfully attractive like the Mordan piglet pencil sold recently for £1,695 or the exceedingly rare pencil made to resemble Capt. Whitehead’s 1869 pioneering compressed air torpedo, registration marked for 1877, which retailed recently for £1,200. Strangely, some of the very earliest sold of late (made by Joshua Butler or Sampson Mordan) have been priced at under £600, despite such refinements as gold and tortoiseshell bodies. At auction, though, such prices are unlikely to be attained. A two colour Henry Griffiths & Sons silver pencil marked for Chester 1895 was estimated at £50-80 and barely cleared its upper estimate. Another firm sold three unremarkable 9ct gold 20th century ones for £100, but another, slightly superior from the 1940s was estimated at £50-80 and made £180. The exotic ones, like a wonderful quality 1920 silver skyscraper by Tiffany, recently sold for £2,250. In other words, these useful and attractive little items can suit any taste at almost any price. Just remember, though: check condition, and go for quality.

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here are many legends in Folklore pertaining to Dragonﬂies, in Europe they are often associated with snakes and the Devil. In Germany there are over 150 different local names given to these oft maligned creatures, Teufelsnadel (Devils needle), and Schlangentoter (Snake Killer) being just a few of them. Norway gives us Oyenstikker (Eye Poker) and Sweden Trollslanda (Troll's Spindle).

Horse Stinger probably derives its description from someone having observed a dragonfly near horses, who seemed to be trying to repel it, when in fact the truth of the matter is more likely to be that it was only trying to feed on the horseflies that were doing the actual biting. Naughty children were once told that if they told lies the dragonfly would come and sew their mouth shut, you can perhaps now begin to appreciate how these beautiful insects have come to have such a bad name.

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Our subjects can be traced back millions of years , fossils have been found in the coal measures laid down in the Carboniferous period (two such fossils were found locally at Bolsover Colliery in 1978). They show similarities to present day dragonflies but lack some features and for this reason are now referred to as Griffon flies. They were also much larger than present day, some of them having a 30 inch wingspan .

Dragonflies have 360 degree vision, their compound eyes are built up of around 30,000 facets allowing them to see in ultra HD. Their four wings can move independently giving great manoeuvrability, they can fly at up to 30 m.p.h. in pursuit of their quarry and are capable of hovering, moving backwards and changing direction in the blink of an eye. Catching a meal is achieved by using stiff hairs on their legs which form a “basket”, they can then either eat on the wing or retire to a convenient perch to consume the unfortunate victim.

Let us now set the record straight, dragonflies will not bite you, sting you or sew your mouth shut! They are however fierce predators, feeding on other insects such as mosquitoes, flies , smaller dragonflies and other flying insects. They are also very territorial, some can be encouraged to take up residence on a stick pushed into the bank of a pond and can then be

Damsel flies are smaller relatives of dragonflies, these are a more dainty looking insect and fold the wings over their back at rest. Dragonflies can not do this as the wings once expanded and dried following emergence lock into place horizontally. Both begin life under water as “nymphs”, they pre-date any small creatures they encounter including small fish and even their own

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kind. The mouth parts of the nymph shoot forward at lightning speed to catch lunch and this gave the inspiration for the design of the Alien in the film of the same name. They don't however, have it all their own way, many are taken by larger fish as a tasty snack. As a neat survival trick, the nymph can shoot water through its bottom and becomes jet propelled to avoid capture. Once fully grown (which can take up to four years), the nymph will climb emergent vegetation and split its skin to emerge as an adult dragonfly or damselfly. This is normally triggered by rising water and air temperature indicating suitable conditions. During this time it is very vulnerable to predation as it takes a couple of hours to pump fluid through the veins to inflate the wings, then harden off. For this reason the emergence takes place at night. The resulting insect will not gain its full colours until it has fed, in this state they are referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teneralâ&#x20AC;?. They now fly away from water to find hedgerows and woodland rides where they can feed in comparative safety, returning later to dispute territories and mate with newly emerged females. Mating takes place in a wheel shape , the male grasping the female behind the head. Once mated the female will then lay her eggs. Some species release their eggs directly into the water (chasers do this), others such as hawkers will deposit eggs on submerged vegetation. The Willow Emerald damselfly lays her eggs in cuts made in willow bark over water. There are many different survival strategies. So next time you are out for a stroll and come across one of these magnificent creatures don't be afraid of it, you will not get bitten, stung or have your mouth sewn shut, marvel instead at the beauty and the inspiration for both a blockbuster and a form of modern transport in the guise of the helicopter. CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk | 47

Gardening May 2018

’ve lost count how many times I’ve said the good weather is just round the corner after such a long wet winter and spring. At the time of writing this, it`s still grey skies with the odd occasional fantastic day! I do believe my prediction has got to be a hot dry summer and autumn and before long hose pipe bans. With the first very warm, sunny day I thought it was the perfect time to remind you when you are out in the garden to wear sun screen or clothing that will protect you from the sun … not the first thing people think about while doing gardening but sun protection should be part of your gardening equipment. I’m feeling a lot more positive now I’m able to get out into the allotment and plant herbs and vegetables, there’s a bit of a back log.

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• Feed strawberries as they are forming fruit, with a liquid tomato fertiliser or powder sulphate of potash. • Earth up potatoes by moving soil or compost up around their stems. • Hang pheromone traps in apple and plum to control pests. • Remember to pick rhubarb as it develops and water clumps with liquid feed. • Remove strawberry “runners” as soon as they grow – they take nutrients from mother plant. Pot up runners in plant pots to make extra plants to plant up in the autumn. • Feed fruit trees and bushes with sulphate of potash • Watch for signs of powdery mildew on fruit trees and bushes and treat with a fungicide. • Plant out crops raised under glass, such as tomatoes, marrows and courgettes. • Prevent birds from eating your soft fruit by covering small bushes with netting.

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• Keep a look out for pests, check under leaves and new shoots for signs of attack – usually red spider mite, whitefly or greenfly • Try hanging sticky traps over plants to catch any whitefly. • Important to water growbags and pots regularly, sometimes daily if needed in very warm weather. • Pinch out the centre of any cuttings to promote bushy growth • Liquid feed any planted up hanging baskets.

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• Still a great time to sow new lawns with grass seed. – remembering to water well if there is a lack of rain. • Rake out any dead grass from lawns. • Feed the lawn with a suitable lawn fertiliser. • Check for daisies and dandelions, and dig out. • Plant out container grown trees and shrubs - remembering to water well if there is a lack of rain. • Tie in any new growth of climbing plants, such as honeysuckle and clematis etc. • Buy a water butt to collect any rainfall to use later. • Buy a compost bin to recycle any green waste from the kitchen and garden. • Apply bark mulches around newly planted or established trees and shrubs to retain moisture and help suppress weeds. • Sprinkle a handful of sulphate of potash around fruit trees and bushes • Give camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and pieris a good handful of ericaceous (acidic) fertiliser. • Clip hedges and apply a granular fertiliser . • Keep topiary in check by giving a light clip now. • Hand weed beds to prevent weeds establishing. • Watch out for Red Lilly Beetle on the leaves of lilies. You can easily squash any you find or spray with a suitable pesticide like Provado Ultimate Bug Killer. • Apply teak oil to wooden garden furniture to condition and improve the look of it for summer. • Look out for greenfly and blackfly developing on shrubs, perennials and roses, spray with a pesticide.

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hey go together like ďŹ sh and chips, bread and butter or salt and pepper. But now Cannon and Ball, the comedy duo who at one time pulled in almost 20 million viewers for their weekly television show, are having to undertake solo projects to stay in work.

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Tommy Cannon is doing his ﬁrst solo stage play, a new comedy called Seriously Dead, while Bobby Ball has been seen in a couple of TV sitcoms. But the pair who have been a double act for 55 years will join up again later in the year. They will both be in Bobby’s play The Dressing Room which will tour for two months before Cannon and Ball spend Christmas in panto, the third successive year they have been signed up to play at Crewe Lyceum. This year’s show is Jack and the Beanstalk.

The Dressing Room features a group of comics having a laugh before Cannon and Ball do 25 minutes of their own material.

Tommy looks on acting as a challenge, although he admits it’s a bit odd looking around and his old mate Bobby – catchphrase “Rock on Tommy!” – isn’t at his side. “It’s a bit nerve-racking to be honest with you. But sometimes we have to do things separately simply because if we don’t work we don’t earn any money.” Tommy, a likeable northerner with no pretensions, doesn’t hold anything back when he talks about how the world of entertainment has been turned upside down over the past couple of decades. “When you think about what we do, we’ve got nowhere to go and do it. Summer seasons have gone. In the ‘80s we used to do 25 weeks at Bournemouth and 25 weeks in Blackpool, Torquay and all them sorts of places. But they don’t do it any more. “When variety died it were just like somebody had switched the light off. We went ‘where’s all that gone? Where’s the summer seasons gone? Who’s changed that?’” Tommy appeared in a Christmas special of Lee Mack’s TV sitcom Not Going Out – Bobby plays Lee’s dad – and Tommy also made a guest appearance last year in the soap Doctors. Four years ago he and Bobby toured a farce, Ha Ha Hood!, with Su Pollard – but apart from that he has done little acting. That’s why he’s enjoying Seriously Dead. “I’m a character by the name of Albert Blunderstone who’s a bit of a northern boy, has a bit of a way with the ladies. Me and another guy have done a bank robbery and he’s disappeared. It was £50,000 we stole and I’m trying to find out where it’s gone because I never got any of it.”

How did Tommy get the job? “I know Leah Bell who’s the director. She’s written it and is in it as well. I heard that she was after me to do the play. I rang Leah up and she said it would be lovely if I could do it. So I said let’s give it a go. It was as simple as that.” Thomas Derbyshire was born in Oldham on 27 June 1938. He met Robert Harper in the early 1960s while they were working as welders in the same factory. They formed a club act and turned professional in the late 1960s, changing their names to Cannon and Ball. 60 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk

Their primetime Saturday night programme The Cannon and Ball Show was one of London Weekend Television’s most successful series and lasted for 12 years. They recently returned to the small screen in a reality-type show called Last Laugh in Vegas. Nine showbiz legends from the worlds of comedy, music and variety were given a last shot at putting on an act in Las Vegas, the variety capital of the world. Cannon and Ball joined Bernie Clifton, comedian Mick Miller, pianist Bobby Crush, singer Kenny Lynch, pop idol Jess Conrad, singer Anita Harris and Su Pollard for a five-part TV series in which they prepared for the gig of a lifetime.

Tommy admits it was fun but it was also challenging. “We didn’t know what we were going to do. All we knew was that we were going to be out there for virtually two weeks. We enjoyed it.” But while they were there a gunman opened fire on a crowd of concertgoers at a music festival on the Vegas Strip, leaving 58 people dead and 851 injured. “Vegas was very special apart from the fact that all them people got killed,” says Tommy. “That was very sad. Typical Americans – the following day they were going down the Strip with banners the size of a garage saying ‘keep your heads high America, we can beat this’. It was fantastic to think they were rallying round so quick.” The programme may lead to new opportunities for the showbiz veterans who went to Vegas, although Tommy is taking nothing for granted. “If anything does happen it would be in the early stages of next year. TV don’t work that quick any more. We’ll have to wait and see. Who knows?” After Seriously Dead Tommy and Bobby will start another tour of The Dressing Room. It features a group of comics having a laugh before Cannon and Ball do 25 minutes of their own material. “It’s variety within a play,” says Tommy. He agrees there is still an outlet for variety but the problem is that the younger generation doesn’t experience it. “It’s 30-odd years since we were on TV, every Saturday, Christmas specials and Easter specials and all that stuff. There’s a whole generation who’ve grown up in that time. They don’t know about us unless they go on YouTube. “The funniest thing of all is when you do pantomime the kids are waiting for an autograph and they say ‘you’re really funny, why aren’t you on telly?’ There’s a new generation out there who don’t know what variety is about.” As well as the good times, Tommy has had a number of bad experiences. When variety died, he found

it difficult to get back on his feet. Last year he was made bankrupt but remains stoical about it: “It’s just one of those things in life – it happens to lots of people.”

“You’ve got to live each day of your life. Your life is now. Not tomorrow because you don’t know if you’re going to wake up tomorrow and yesterday’s gone. So your life is now. Don’t look back, only look forward.”

He lives with his second wife Hazel near York with their two daughters and a son. He has two daughters from his first marriage.

Wise words from a showbiz lynchpin who has every reason to look to the future.

Tommy Cannon appears in Seriously Dead at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterﬁeld on 13 May while Cannon and Ball will take to the Pomegranate stage in The Dressing Room on 23 September.

His career now seems on the up again and 2018 has been really good so far. “We’ve had a heck of a year. My daughter got married recently, we’ve been backwards and forwards to London doing shooting for Last Laugh in Vegas – I don’t know whether I’m on me backside or me elbow to be quite honest with you. I’m still in there fighting.” Tommy became a Christian in 1992 which he says has made a big difference to his life. “But I’m not holier than thou and I don’t go round telling people what they should do with their lives and all that business. I’m happy being a Christian.” He doesn’t have any big ambitions left but he’s still content to rock on: “I cannot believe I’m 80 in June. I think: how have I lived this long? Looking back on the TV we used to do I think to myself: it were 34 years ago! Where’s that gone? CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk | 61

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he history of the Peak District is writ large on this walk. Starting way back in time when volcanoes spewed out their lavas, the walk enters one of the loveliest dales in the White Peak, but it was where orphaned children were unable to enjoy its delights. Climbing out of the dale, the way is across fields whose layout would still be recognised by the medieval farmers who ploughed their furrows with pairs of oxen. Two villages come next, Litton and Tideswell, the latter with its church classed as the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. From there the way back to the car park follows back roads and footpaths laid out well over a hundred years ago. The volcanic activity mentioned above took place in what is now known as Tideswell Dale. The hillside to your left, on walking down the dale, has some quarried areas of dark coloured rock between layers of limestone. These are the remains of lava flows that spewed out of volcanic vents surrounding a tropical lagoon that once covered what became the White Peak of Derbyshire. At the dale end the path joins the main, or Miller’s Dale down which flows the clear waters of the Derbyshire River Wye. A mile or two downstream the river enters its prettiest section, aptly called ‘Water-cum-Jolly Dale’, but before it reaches this sylvan glade, the

river once powered a cotton mill whose young operatives lived a life of hell. This is Litton Mill to which orphaned children were brought from workhouses as far away as London to enter a life of cruel servitude as so-called apprentices. Nowadays the mill having ceased production, has been converted into apartments and its subordinate cottages are now lived in by locals whose ancestors may well have been those orphans apprenticed to slavery. There were two cotton mills along this section of Miller’s Dale, and depending on fate, any child not destined to the cruelty of Litton Mill might have found itself working at Cressbrook Mill a few yards beyond the delights of Water-cum-Jolly. These children although still used as cheap labour, were by comparison with their brothers and sisters upstream treated more fairly. The place where they worked was called Cressbrook Mill. Like its partner, the mill stopped spinning cotton decades ago and like Litton has been converted into apartments. Climbing out of the main dale, the walk follows Cressbrook Dale where this salad plant was once gathered as a cash crop. Using a woodland path until it reaches open pastures, a side path climbs narrow Tansley Dale to reach Litton village. This village where the locals run a co-operative store selling basic foodstuffs rather like the original

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6 miles (9.7km) of moderate walking along paved paths, valley bottom woodland ways and limestone upland field paths. 690ft (210m) climb. Muddy sections, especially after winter rain. Recommended Map. Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure Map – Sheet 24, the Peak District, White Peak Area. Refreshments: Tea rooms and pubs in Litton, Tideswell and Miller’s Dale. Public transport: Chesterfield/Tideswell service: (Buxton route) – G&J Holmes/ Hulleys number 66. Parking. (Pay) is at the head of Tideswell Dale (B6049) self-help founders, has a welcoming pub as well as a tea room attached to the shop. Narrow fields surrounding Litton and its larger neighbour, Tideswell are known as strip fields designed to be ploughed in one day by a team of two oxen. A quiet side road leads from Litton into Tideswell. Once the major town in this part of the Peak, its parish church, aptly called the Cathedral of the Peak, speaks well of Tideswell’s one-time even greater prosperity. Being on what was once a busy cross-country turnpike, it still has pubs that once welcomed travellers on not-socomfortable mail coaches whose horses could be changed here.

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Tideswell, Miller’s Dale and Litton • Follow the partly surfaced path down Tideswell Dale from the car park and toilet block. Swop sides at the fork and go over a small wooden bridge, continuing to walk downstream. A side path on the left a hundred yards from the start of the walk leads up to a small quarry where the basaltic lava was spewed millions of years ago. • Entering Miller’s the main dale, turn left along the valley-bottom road and follow it to Litton Mill. • Go through two imposing gateposts and walk through the mill yard, bearing right on a concessionary path. Continue to your left down the dale. Although the rest of the mill is private, it is still possible to see the pipework of a turbine which powered the working mill in its later years. • Look out for birdlife as you follow the River Wye in its twists and turns down the dale. Spend time admiring the view of Water-cumJolly Dale. N.b. the path is sometimes flooded at this point, so keep well to your left. • Keep to the left of Cressbrook Mill and follow the path as far as the road. • Turn left along the valley road and where it begins to climb, take the right fork still going uphill. • Leave the road where the road doubles back uphill, and walk forwards along a woodland track. • Beyond a group of cottages, continue ahead on a narrow woodland path climbing steadily up Cressbrook Dale. • Where the path goes downhill at a clearing, follow it over a narrow footbridge and climb steeply uphill from the far bank of the stream. • Reaching a boundary wall at the top of the slope, do not cross the stile but begin to go back downhill in order to cross the dale. • At a junction of paths close by the stream, cross the latter by way of stepping stones and begin to climb Tansley Dale. • At the head of this dale start to bear slightly right and cross a series of narrow fields, using stiles to keep on course. • Bear left on entering a narrow track accessing the fields and follow it for about twenty yards

and then go to your right into a field. • Walk diagonally left to the far left hand corner of the field in order to enter Litton village close to its tiny village co-op. (The pub is almost opposite if you want something stronger). • Bear left along the village street and, on reaching the green, bear right on to a side road. • Follow this road, over a minor cross roads for about three quarters of a mile, until it joins Tideswell’s high street opposite the magnificent parish church. Tideswell sits at the bottom of a sheltered bowl. Almost a town, it is one of the most self-supporting

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places in the Peak; the church dates from around the 14th-century and is an indication of the woolbased wealth of that time. The ebbing and flowing well which gave Tideswell its name was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Peak, is in a private garden round the back of the church, but it does not appear to have worked for many years. • Bear left along the main road past the church, past the public toilets and then turn right on to a side road (Gordon Road). • Follow this side road, parallel to the main, until its end and go through a small gate above the sewage works and join a path. • Follow the path until it reaches the main road and then turn right. • Cross over and turn right to follow the pavement back to the car park.

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Nottingham Playhouse announces Olivier Award-Winning casting and extra dates for The Madness of George III. Due to popular demand from across the UK, tickets are now on sale for extra performances of Nottingham Playhouse’s highly anticipated production of The Madness of George III. Confirmed dates include 7.30pm evening performances on Wednesday 21 November through to Saturday 24 November 2018, plus a 1.30pm matinee performance on Thursday 22 November. Marking the 70th anniversary of Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company will be a special Gala performance – sponsored by Russell Scanlan - on the evening of Thursday 22 November. The theatre aims to celebrate this milestone by raising £20,000 on the night to support its access and community work and its artist development programme. The additional dates, which are exclusively on offer to Nottingham Playhouse Pass members, are now on sale. Having already been named as a theatre highlight of 2018 by BBC News, the show has drawn much media attention thanks to the casting of Mark Gatiss in the lead role of King George III.

FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL. Theatre Royal Nottingham 7-12 May 2018

Flashdance – The Musical starring Strictly favourite Joanne Clifton and singer-songwriter Ben Adams, arrives at the Theatre Royal Nottingham as part of an extensive UK tour. Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton is no stranger to being at the top, as she is also a World & European Champion ballroom dancer, and is one of very few pro dancers to have won both the main Strictly glitter ball with Ore Oduba in 2016 and the Christmas Special in 2015 with Harry Judd. Ben Adams who joins Joanne on stage as Nick Hurley has been singing and performing since the age of 8. His career started as head chorister at St. Margaret's, Westminster Abbey, singing at royal weddings, touring all over Europe, recording 2 classical albums and frequently singing for the likes of the Queen and the pope. At 16, he became the lead singer of the band a1, who racked up 10 million record sales, 2 UK number ones, 5 studio albums and toured throughout the world, winning a Brit award among many others. CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk | 67

Gallery... Wildlife artist Richard Whittlestone opens his Spring exhibition on the 12th of May at his gallery on the Chatsworth Estate, with the theme of British Owls. "Owls are without question the most popular subject amongst the public visiting my gallery", says Richard, "I think we can all identify with their rounded - almost human - facial features, not to mention their beautifully marked, soft plumage and calm, quiet manner." We are fortunate here in Derbyshire to have all five species of native Owl resident the year round. Tawny Owls are the most common and most vocal, especially through the winter months. Barn and Little Owls frequent open farmland, often roosting and nesting in the many stone

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barns dotted throughout the Peak District. Short-eared Owls are birds of the open moorlands, their numbers rising and falling with the availability of the field vole - their main food source. Long-eared Owls tend to frequent coniferous woodland and heathland, similar in appearance to the Tawny but smaller and more shy. Two other Owls visit the United Kingdom, the Snowy Owl, a rare migrant across Scotland, and the European Eagle Owl which is now reported to be breeding in the North- East. "I have observed these birds many times in Sweden" Richard continues, "but not yet here in Britain". "Little Owls (although not a true native) are probably my favourite of all, they have such attitude and can be watched easily as they are active during daylight hours. We have a pair in the fields beyond our garden and their dumpy little figures can be seen on the wall tops or on the branches of the old sycamore as they hunt for moths or worms". Richard has also painted this months front cover 'Tawny Owl Portrait'. "I have studied many rescued Tawny Owls from close quarters, their intricate plumage and deep set eyes never fail to impress, they have an air of aloofness about them". The exhibition will include many new owl portraits and full paintings, plus finished sketches and pen and ink drawings. "I have also produced a number of miniatures", says Richard, "small and very affordable, they sell well, so be quick with those!"

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A short walk from the Chatsworth farm shop, the gallery hosts ample free parking and with fine views across to Curbar Edge, is well worth a visit. The gallery is open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, every day during the exhibition (12th - 27th May). richardwhittlestone.co.uk 01246 582720.

and Leisure Cromford Car & Bike Show Sunday 17th June 2018 sees the return of the Rotary Club of Matlock’s - Cromford Classic Car & Bike Show to the Matlock Rugby Club at Cromford Meadows. This will be our 5th year and it just gets bigger and better each year. Last year we had 350 exhibiting cars and bikes with almost 1,000 spectators through the gates. It's a great treat to give your dad but there's actually something for everyone in the family. There will be trade stalls with arts and crafts and lots of different children's stalls including a bouncy castle and inflatable assault course and don’t forget the ice cream van!

A BBQ run by the rugby club and their bar will be available from the club house along with other delicacies such as cup cakes. Come along and you will be amazed at the range of cars and bikes from bygone days and the time, expertise and love given to them by their proud owners. Entrance fee for exhibitors will be the same as last year at £5.00 with up to two occupants going free. For the general public it is as last year, £5.00 per person with under twelves free. There is an area of free car parking next to the rugby club on the meadows for all fee paying spectators. Last year almost £9,000 was raised which was split between the rugby club and local charities. Prizes will be awarded for the best car and bike remaining on the field at 3pm. See www. cromfordclassics.co.uk for more details The gates open at 10.am and the show finishes at 4pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Beautiful food prepared by a true artist at The Peacock at Rowsley.

s we crossed the threshold I blushed a little as I suddenly recalled that my last visit to The Peacock at Rowsley, some years ago admittedly, was with a previous boyfriend who had impeccable taste and was the owner of a small hotel on Jersey. This visit was on a very wet April evening with my lovely husband, and, as we were shown into the bar where a fire roared in the grate, I felt the same sense of history in this beautiful old hotel. Situated on the A6 through Rowsley, The Peacock Hotel is a grade II listed former manor house built in 1652, and as part of the Haddon Estate it is presently owned by Lord and Lady Edward Manners. Dan Smith, a Michelin trained chef, has for the last 10 years with his team earned The Peacock a place in the top 10% of restaurants in the country with 3 AA Rosettes. Assistant manager Katie welcomed us and showed us into the bar which is like stepping back in time with its heavily leaded stone mullion windows and uneven flagged floors. Serving both a bar and à la carte menu, we enjoyed a predinner drink while we made our menu choices and began to unwind after a challenging day. Here too we were served an ‘amuse bouché’ of roast butternut squash and blue cheese dressed with truffle oil, this was rich and intense in flavour with a side of beef tartare and pickled cucumber which really awoke the taste buds. Shown into the dining room by Oliver, the food and beverage manager, we were seated under the watchful eyes of Lord Robert Manners (the portrait of course), who was killed April 12 1782. As the room filled there was friendly chatter among some of the resident guests making a very convivial atmosphere. My starter of hand picked crab was mixed with delicate pink 70 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk

beetroot cured salmon with a little heat added by the horseradish, a classic accompaniment. My husbands’ spinach ravioli was soft and silky, filled with the soft yolk of an egg, with sweet little peas it sat on a butter and chive sauce. From a well-balanced selection of main dishes I chose the Goosnargh chicken, run through with wild garlic and with a crisp skin, it was beautifully moist. Circled by buttery leeks and morels it was served with a side of an individual chicken pie piped with soft potato. The soft texture of the morels against the chicken was delicious. The flavour of my husbands beef fillet and the rich beef cheek made him smile, it just fell apart. It was served with charred artichoke, spring cabbage and miso. A light and fresh citrus Greek yogurt and sorbet was served pre dessert as a palette cleanser. As well as a dessert menu there was also my choice, a ‘Tart of the day’ which was a lemon tart with

a light, thin, buttery pastry shell and beautifully sharp lemon filling it had a thin brittle caramel top. The rhubarb and fromage frais dessert served for my husband was both a work of art visually and had a great balance of texture and flavours, I just couldn’t resist sneaking a taste. We took our coffee and delicate, handmade petits fours in the lounge, a quiet and relaxing area. We had enjoyed a really outstanding meal, beautifully prepared by a true artist, with flavours balanced with skill and care, using only the finest ingredients. The staff were both attentive but discreet, most of them having worked here for the last ten years creating a seamless team and well deserved fine reputation. Our evening was truly memorable in every respect, and it is abundantly obvious why The Peacock at Rowsley sits comfortably amongst our finest hotels. For reservations contact 01629 733518 or email reception@thepeacockatrowsley.com

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A Tasting Experience

at The New Bath Hotel T

he New Bath Hotel and Spa, with its fine Georgian façade, has always struck an impressive pose, standing for over 250 years as a sentinel at the southern entrance to Matlock Bath. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment and from the moment Susan and I walked into the light and open main entrance the care and thoughtful styling was evident. This is a little bit of Knightsbridge on the edge of The Peak. New Executive Head Chef John Shuttleworth has instigated a tasting menu with a carefully selected wine pairing and we were eager to experience the evening. John is a local lad and after graduating from High Peak College in Buxton, started his professional career in the USA. He returned to England and worked in several Michelin starred establishments before taking up a position for 8 years in South Africa at a premium winery with a highly acclaimed restaurant. He and his wife returned to the UK and took up appointments at the New Bath Hotel and Spa. The hotel’s Artistry restaurant occupies the south east corner of the grade 11 listed building and is the setting for their 6 course tasting menu. Decorated in a light contemporary style and retaining many of its original features this spacious, elegant room has the ability to both relax and make you feel like someone special. The view from the restaurant’s large bay window is of the magnificent High Tor. The poet Byron was fascinated with this landscape’s rugged, harsh beauty and F C Mutton, the author of the 1939 Penguin County Guide to Derbyshire, suggests that High Tor in Matlock Bath might well be the “loveliest crag in the whole of England”. After being treated to a couple of delicate hors d’oeuvres, beautifully described by our waitress for the evening; Andrea, our wine guide, related some brief tasting notes about the glass of Chateau d’Aydie fresh, dry white wine we were drinking and a few facts about the producer. This was how the evening was to progress. Each course was accompanied by a different wine and with each wine we were given suggestions of what tastes to expect and how it had been chosen to accompany the various dishes. Andrea also related a potted history of some of the wine producers. 72 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk

Before the first course, which was duck, we nibbled on a warm bread roll with creamy, thyme butter. The first plate consisted of a pressing of duck liver parfait and home cured goose ham. These are strong, rich, earthy flavours and the Chateau d’Aydie dry white was the perfect accompaniment. Before the second plate we were presented with ‘a bit of fun’ an amuse bouche of thick, creamy vichyssoise topped with a thin slice of fried potato and lurking, hidden at the bottom of the dish a soft boiled quails egg. The next dish was pan roast langoustine, a ballotine of rabbit, nettle purée and a shard of salsify all brought together with a reduced white wine sauce. These are all delicate flavours and the 2016 Bogle Vineyards Viognier was an ideal pairing; floral, tropical with a hint of vanilla. The third dish was tortellini filled with a pesto sauce that erupted in your mouth. It was dressed with a roasted pine nut crumb and topped with parmesan crisps. With the pasta we sipped a Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon from Hunter Valley, New South Wales: fresh tasting with ripe citrus flavours. Once more the cutlery changed and into another stylish, hand blown crystal glass was poured a bright ruby full bodied red wine: Humberto Canale – Seleccion de la Familla Cabernet Franc. The dark red fruit flavours of this wine had been selected to accompany the tender venison loin; with a hint of barbeque charring, a selection of

vibrant greens, coffee and celeriac purée and a chocolate scented jus. The cheese course came in the form of a Mull of Kintyre cheese soufflé, rhubarb 3 ways; one a chutney and, scattered over it, a walnut crumble. A new world, slightly oaked, dark red Pinot Noir complemented the distinctive cheese and rhubarb flavours. Before the citrus, as the final course is called, we enjoyed pre-dessert amuse bouche. This time the wine was a complete change of pace: a Passito di Noto; a sweet, white Sicilian wine made from one of the oldest vines in the world: Moscato Bianco. The wine was the perfect foil for the sharp flavours of the white chocolate and lemon cheesecake and the sorbet, crumb and gel made from blood orange, calamansi and limes. Two and a half hours after taking our seats in the Artistry we completed the tasting with 2 delicate petit fours: a pistachio and dark chocolate and concentrated red berry jelly. John has designed a menu to reflect his love for the area, its fine produce and his classical training with influences from his experiences and travels. The six-course tasting menu is relaxed, yet well thought out; it provides variety, fun and an education. These are balanced dishes of flavour and texture with wine pairing that leave me speechless with admiration. This is a great tasting menu, you won’t be stuffed, just pleasantly full and take away the memory of an evening of fine food, wine and theatre.

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Tasting the new menu

at Santo’s Higham Farm

hen was the last time you visited Santo’s at Higham Farm? I expect for many of you reading this it has been a little while, but please take a fresh look as Santo’s continues its heavy investment into refurbishing this beautifully positioned hotel. The latest Santo’s investment is in the kitchens bringing them right up to date with a refurbishment in excess of £130,000 with state of the art equipment, all adding to the efficiency and enabling the chef to spend time to beautifully create new and exciting dishes. Ray, the head chef, has known Santo for 26 years. As a 16 year old he worked with Santo and when Santo came to Higham Farm he asked Ray to join him. Through the years Ray progressed to the position of head chef. Ray left Higham to gain more knowledge and returned two years ago. Some of the current staff Ray has in his brigade have been at Santo’s over 15 years. The emphasis is very much on fresh local produce, with meat from local award winning butcher Owen Taylor and the vegetables sourced locally. Their aim is to produce everything in their own kitchen, from their beautiful selection of home made fresh breads baked daily, right down to churning their own butter! The cheese bread and wholemeal Stilton were a particular hit. Santo’s aim to cater for everyone. The early bird

Monday Pizza menu is perfect for a night out with the family – with pizzas from £6.00, and the Sports Bar menu offers more traditional bar food. We were there to sample the new A la Carte Spring menu. This was put together over the last few weeks with input from all the chefs, and was tasted by the waiting staff to tweak the combinations and flavours. Already they are starting on their Summer menu to come up with new ideas and flavours! We went along to sample all the new spring menu and to be fair every dish was fantastic! For starter my personal favourite was ricotta ravioli, filled with simple basil, pepper and ricotta. It was served in a spring vegetable consommé, and drizzled with Scotch bonnet chilli oil which gave it a very subtle kick without being over powering. The fois gras is also a must, served with a truffle brioche with a caramelised top which gave it a little crunch and sweetness; Morel mushrooms and gooseberry relish accompanied this. My partner sampled the mackerel, which came with stripes of pickled cucumber and a touch of

horseradish snow that was more like a sorbet that added an inspirational touch fusing the cucumber and mackerel together . The main course that stood out for me was the smoked corn fed chicken breast with confit potato, black garlic purée with roasted garlic, Iceberg lettuce and a butter sauce. The vegetarian option is also a little different - sautéed gem lettuce and arancini, one arancini is filled with asparagus and the other with crispy hen’s egg yolk served with feta cheese and confit tomatoes. A clear winner in my partners opinion was the 12 hour spiced belly pork with saag aloo, tikka foam and served with mini black pepper poppadums, put simply a deconstructed pork curry. The belly pork just melted away, and with flavours of Asia it was a great combination and one my partner highly recommends. If possible make room for a dessert. The lemon meringue with all butter puff pastry and lemon curd is a perfect sweet but sharp dessert with to finish your meal. The aerated chocolate and popcorn ice cream with salted caramel and peanut brittle honeycomb is fantastic too if you have a sweet tooth. Each dish is exquisitely presented – showing the care and detail they put into each component.

The new, busy kitchen and some of the fabulous creations

If Santo and Roma, the hotel manager, were out to impress, then I can honestly say they’ve succeeded. The food excelled, the staff were trained to silver service level; friendly and helpful. Santo’s at Higham Farm is truly on the ‘foodies’ map , whether you’re looking for a meal to help you through the working week, some where to take the family, a quiet meal for two or a special occasion celebration. With ample parking and reasonable prices, their new spring menu fired our imagination and we know it will yours too.

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Ashmere - Age Is Just A Number!

shmere Derbyshire who have seven residential homes across Derbyshire launched its bespoke intergenerational programme with Emma Quinn from Boogie Beat music and movement seeing all seven homes take part in a Boogie Beat marathon, inviting local children aged 0-6 years to participate in a free class alongside Ashmere residents.

“We wanted to reach out to the community and build better relationships between young children and the elderly and were confident that working with Boogie Beat was the perfect way to achieve this. The classes use traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes to help develop confidence, coordination and social skills and most importantly they are fun for any age” said Sarah Dixon community relationship manager at Ashmere. Emma Quinn from Boogie Beat said “I have been running Boogie Beat music and movement Derby/Notts for over four years in various private day nurseries, pre-schools, soft play

centres and schools. The franchise itself was established in 2000 and is highly successful across the UK! I previously worked as a primary school teacher and have danced all of my life so it enables me to mix my two passions- what more could I ask for” Kidsley Grange Resident Winnie Martin said “well I wondered what was happening at first, all I saw was lots of babies and toddlers arrive and thought they must have got lost! But the girls (staff) told me that we were being visited by the local community and we were all having a sing song with the young children, oh it was so nice to see the little one’s dancing and singing and I even got to hold a little baby girl, it made my day”. Ashmere Derbyshire isn’t stopping there and is looking forward to offering lots more intergenerational activities and it will see them become the first care home provider in the area offer free dementia friends training to local schools and brownie groups. www.ashmere.co.uk

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On Thursday 17th May at Jillian Hart there is an exclusive fashion event by Joseph Ribkoff with two seated shows at 11.30am and 2.00pm. The event is an ideal way to view the new 2018 collections and be inspired with ideas and styles for the summer season. Customers will receive 15% discount off Joseph Ribkoff items purchased on the day. As this event is extremely popular, please telephone the shop to reserve your place. Jillian and her staff look forward to seeing you! For more information telephone 01332 347647 or call into the shop at 40-44 Babington Lane, Derby.

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Get ready for summer with great offers on designer frames at Hurst Opticians, High Street, Ripley.

Truly relax at the unique salon of Bespoke Hair, set in a rural location just 10 min from Belper centre. Here you will be given a one to one service so you can relax and be pampered during your visit with our fully trained hair stylist. Tel: 01773 820360 The Old Dairy, Chevin Green Farm, Belper

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This lovely top by Frank Lyman is perfect for warm sunny days and can be worn for special occasions also with linen trousers or skirts for a smart casual look. With a reputation for excellent quality and friendly professional service why not pay them a visit ? She Fashions, 56 Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield. Tel: 01246 275275 www.shefashions.co.uk

The Tissot Goldrun Lady is a classic timepiece with simplicity but conveying elegance and style. With an 18ct gold case and leather strap this watch can be treasured and kept for generations or purchased to represent a significant occasion. John Stevenson Jewellers , 2a Glumangate, Chesterfield. S40 1TP

The Wedding Collection The wedding season is upon us and Tudor Jewellers of Alfreton and Ilkeston have a great offer : Buy any two wedding rings and receive a 20% discount! Their stunning collection of wedding rings in 18ct Gold, Pallodium and Platinum are exclusively designed and created in Britain just for you. Pop in to see their beautiful range. 86 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk

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Great things are happening at this newly opened shop on Burlington Street, Chesterfield.

any of you will know and appreciate Andy Ingman who having gained 30 years experience in Chesterﬁeld has now branched out and taken up this exciting opportunity to open up his very own new shop! Andy originally started out in the trade at the tender age of 14 and this is the only trade he has ever been in. Clearly passionate about the business over the years he has developed the retail business which compliments the shoe repair side. Andy always wanted to sell clothes and after reading a book, ‘Gentleman: A Timeless Fashion by Bernhard Roetzel’ he decided to take the plunge and offer a different type of retail experience offering quality clothes at an affordable price. As the book describes, ‘a gentleman can be recognised immediately from his conﬁdent appearance, his charm and his carefully chosen clothes.’

browse at your leisure clothing from the very prestigious collections from stylish cuts to smart casuals. Meanwhile Barkers shoes who have been an English tradition for over a hundred years have granted Ingmans their oﬃcial Barker repairer service; the focus of course being the guarantee of quality shoe repairs. Andy has invested heavily in the machinery required to look after and mend your hand made shoes. For those of you with an appreciation of personalised, handmade goods at Ingmans you can have hand made bespoke leather items commissioned – what a luxury!

Items on offer include handbags, briefcases, wallets, belts and holdalls.....All these are beautifully created and hand made on the premises. Andy is very appreciative of every one of his team who all share his commitment, excitement and passion. You can expect a wonderful service from his truly dedicated team. When the opportunity arouse for Andy to branch out and open up his recently new shop the response from customers has been fantastic! Andy has been truly humbled and thanks everyone of you.

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So what is Microblading? Microblading is a simple, semi permanent procedure that's similar to the tattooing process, but without going as deep into your skin. Who is it for? Anyone who wants perfect brows! Whether you've suffered hair loss, have over plucked or simply want fuller brows. How long Does it last? Results can vary, depending on things like your skin type, sun exposure and lifestyle, but it usually last for up to 18 months. So why not book your appointment with RedFox Beauty based at Prestige Belper Tel: 01773 820000 Mob: 07869 105654

Get rid of unwanted hair and thread veins Dermalite IPL - Intense pulsed light is a fantastic new high level treatment for fast effective permanent hair removal, treats thread veins, pigmentation, sun damage, scarring, rosecea, acne and skin rejuvenation promoting cell renewal and collagen production. During your treatment an intense broad spectrum pulse of light is emitted via a handheld gun across the affected area targeting specific structures and chromofores (such as melanin in hair) destroying them completely. Book your free consultation at Prestige Belper 01773 820000

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SEWING CORNER Margaret Ryder

Sewing Corner is a highly recommended specialist tailor. Established many years ago this talented team can offer everything from bridal wear, evening wear to curtains and replacement zips etc. For the very best expertise and service visit 135 Dale Road, Matlock or telephone 01629 760299.

Sewing Corner, 135 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LU Tel: 01629 760299 Bridal Wear • Dressmaker • Evening wear Curtains • Male and female alterations ETIQUETTE FORMAL HIRE FOR MEN Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm Thursday, Saturday 9.30am – 2.00pm. Closed all day Monday

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Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a Great British beauty brand, founded in 1995. We are passionate about all that we do and create products that really work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the ﬁnest quality naturally active ingredients.

SUPERSKIN™ BUST & NECK TREATMENT £36 50ml Packed with kigelia extract and a blend of mangosteen, quince, green algae and white lupin, this light, precious serum visibly plumps and smoothes skin around the bust, décolletage and neck. Rich in omega-3, GLA and antioxidants, this powerful treatment is perfect for skin which has lost elasticity, ﬁrmness or is ‘crepey’ due to sun exposure, age, weight change, pregnancy or menopause, making it look and feel rejuvenated. Massage over bust, décolletage and neck daily. Naturally active ingredients include kigelia extract, organic rosehip oil, cranberry seed oil, pomegranate extract and mangosteen extract to visibly plump and smooth. Suitable for all skin types ORANGE FLOWER BOTANICAL BODY WASH™ 200ml £15

Containing uplifting citrus aromas, this gentle body wash cleanses and refreshes all over, leaving every skin type fresh, soft and smooth. With foaming agents derived from soap bark, corn and coconut plus soothing organic oats, it is suitable for all the family and can be used daily. Contains no sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate. Pour into the hand for a light foam, massage onto the skin and rinse off. Naturally active ingredients include organic oats, natural source vitamin E, plus orange ﬂower water and ten pure essential oils to lift spirits and delicately scent the skin. Suitable for all skin types

NOURISHING BOTANICAL BODY CREAM™ £20 200ml

This concentrated, hydrating body cream helps the skin retain moisture throughout the day. With shea butter and avocado oil to help soften, and pure orange, lavender and rose-scented geranium essential oils to delicately fragrance the skin. Massage Nourishing Botanical Body Cream sparingly into warm skin after bathing. Naturally active ingredients include shea butter, avocado oil, echinacea and hops extract, plus natural source vitamin E and beta-carotene

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BUY ONLINE VISIT WWW.UK.LIZEARLE.COM TRIED & TESTED ● TRIED & TESTED ● TRIED & TESTED ● TRIED & TESTED ● TRIED & TESTED ● TRIED & TESTED ● TRIED & TESTED Bust and Neck This glides on easily and soaks in fast. I could really tell the difference after a few weeks use. Recommend this product for your late 20s before sun damage occurs. VP

Body Wash This is now my regular choice for showering. Fresh citrus aromas, soothing lather which leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. I love it. JP

Body Cream As directed I used this after showering, rubbing in a small amount all over. Quickly absorbed it soon leaves your skin feeling nourished even after a long drying winter. Perfect summer preparation CB

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Fairground Battle! Victorian carousel made by one of England’s finest makers set to go to foreign shores. The call of the Victorian fairground got phone, internet and room bidders into a spin as they battled to own a magnificent carousel in a tense auction contest. The rare opportunity to buy a unique, English, hand-carved merry-goround, dating back to 1895, sparked interest across the world. Just after 8pm on April 5, a phone bid of £35,000 secured the stunning work of art and a piece of British fairground history. However, it is now destined to leave the country where it was made. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “The ride will be hopping across the Channel to a buyer in France. It was an exciting auction battle with bidders in the room as well as on the internet and phones. The interest was huge and deservedly so.

The Victorian carousel seen through the years.

“The ride was made in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, by George Orton, Sons and Spooner of Swan Works, a firm regarded as the best in the business, and was last used at Nottingham Goose Fair in 1979. “This hand-turned carousel is an example of British craftsmanship at its best, exemplified by the magnificent carved detail in each of the horses and peacocks created to delight children when Queen Victoria was still on the throne. “Many people have come to see it in our saleroom including some whose fathers or grandfathers once worked for the firm that made these merry-go-rounds. “It’s an important, very early and unique carousel which captures the essence of the Victorian fairground.”

Summer Jewellery & Watches Showcase, Silver & Fine Arts Auction 28 June to 2 July

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A Chinese yellow ground bowl, Daoguang mark Sold for £24,000

Please contact: Adrian Rathbone BA (Hons) Associate Director arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk 01283 733988 The Auction Centre, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6LS www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk Regulated by RICS

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In its early days, the ride, which can be flat-packed, would have been transported by horse as part of a travelling fair. According to historical documents found with the item, it’s the only 10-section, three-abreast carousel ever built and, apart from redecoration, is exactly as it was. The ride is 18ft in diameter and features 12 ponies and six peacocks along with the peacock chariots, which can carry nine children in each. No two carved figures are the same and they are all suspended on twisted, brasscovered iron rods. It also features mirrored ceilings and a mirrored centre. Mr Hanson said: “The ride was originally made for Fred Westrope but was taken to fairs by the Meakin family. It was a regular visitor at Burton’s statutes fair every October. It was later bought by a Mrs West and taken to fairs in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Later it passed to Jimmy Fantom and travelled with the Fantom family for 46 years. After its final appearance at Nottingham Goose Fair, it passed to Burton couple George and Joyce Mander who restored it to its former glory and took it along to steam rallies and vintage fairs. The historical notes tell us that every effort was made to retain its Victorian authenticity during the painstaking restoration. “Rides such as this demanded ornate carving, decorative brackets and other embellishments made with great skill. In time, the demand for speedier, more thrilling rides heralded their demise.” “We hope the new owners cherish its rich history and continue to enjoy what is a magnificent object.” The Victorian merry-go-round was sold at Hansons Auctioneers, Heage Lane, Etwall, on April 5. To find out more, email charleshanson@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988

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XC40 Becomes Volvo’s Most Successful New Model Launch in UK Ever The Volvo XC40 premium compact SUV is proving a smash hit across the globe, and the UK is no exception. Selling at twice the Swedish firm’s own sales forecast rate, more than 3,000 XC40s have been sold in the UK since it was launched in a nationwide retailer event in late February. With sales currently at 2,000 cars a month, the XC40 has immediately become the most successful new model launch ever in the UK. These remarkable figures are especially significant because the XC40 is Volvo’s first ever compact SUV, and it is already taking conquest sales from the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Range Rover. Since it was launched, the XC40 has also won the European Car of the Year and What Car? Car of the Year awards, being praised for its lively performance, quality, style, comfort and safety. The first cars in the UK were the lavishly equipped First Edition XC40s, of which more than 1,000 examples were available. Almost all of these were sold even before the car had arrived in retailer showrooms. The XC40 combines bold design with cutting-edge connectivity, ingenious interior storage and Volvo’s industry-leading safety technology. It is available with a range of petrol and diesel engines, with front- and allwheel drive, and with a manual or automatic gearbox, allowing customers to choose the perfect XC40 for them.

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