S40 Local - 119 July 2021

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The community magazine for Acorn Ridge, Ashgate, Brampton, Brookside, Holymoorside, Somersall & Walton

Cover Illustration Virginia Chandler

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Intro Hi

I remember sitting in the offices at Boot's HQ, working away but always waiting for the clock to reach 5:30pm, don't get me wrong, I worked hard and to the best of my abilities but looking back on it now, did I really enjoy it? Probably not.

I actually enjoy doing this, it's made with love not just slung together, every word is considered, the order of every advert placed where it seems to fit and peoples' reactions thought about.

Independent businesses have worked hard to survive and stand apart from the others. The fantastic feedback we've had since we started up again makes me feel like we're getting things right, but I always like to know where we're not.

In a job where you're salaried, you await the annual review, bonus time etc and sit down with your boss to see how you've done. Now it's much more ad-hoc, I might get an email thanking me for running a feature, and how they've exceeded fund raising targets, a business owner calls me to say their books are full and that advertising with us is the best thing they've done in 40 years!

Feedback like this makes all the difference. We all want to be appreciated and when it happens unsolicited it's fab.

Enjoy this month's edition, we've include a few articles about stuff that happens outdoors, after all it's summer and we should be out enjoying it plus we introduce another batch of independent businesses that make our town a pleasure to be part of.

See you again in a few weeks.

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Virginia (Ginny) Chandler We catch up with Ginny Chandler, local artists and international exhibitor.

Words: Simon Paterson Images: Ginny Chandler

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hen Ginny Chandler isn’t quenching her creative thirst you will find her volunteering at West Studios, the home of S40 and S41 Local Magazines or facilitating rock painting with toddlers at the Monkey Park Café. We caught up with this month’s front cover artist to hear her story.

Ginny, at what age did you know you wanted to be an artist? "As soon I could talk, I was drawing; I get a pure and natural high from creating. I’ve recently read through my primary school reports and every teacher mentions I have an eye for colours. I have been using art as a personal therapy throughout my life and love, love, LOVE being an artist."

Just to clarify, you love being an artist?

Haha. What has been your favourite piece to-date? "This is my fave painting, I painted this for my degree show (opposite top left) and it was one part of an installation I made called “The birds and the bee’s”, in front of the paintings in the installation I had sewn together seven magpies and bee’s using fragile paper. Exploring the fragility of childhood."

How do you come up with something like that, how does your creative process start?

'I build layers and experiment using different types of paints, oils and water-based paints.

Glitter, plaster, sequins etc to build texture.

The layers form their own narrative of mirroring life’s ebb and flows over time."

Where or who do you draw your inspiration from? "Colours, light, reflecting light and nature inspire me to re-create these, intense, vivid scenes."

What would you be doing if you weren’t an artist? "I couldn’t imagine myself as anything else other than being an artist, it’s such a big part of my life. I’ve always worked part time Page 6

to support myself and have really enjoyed roles where I worked with people who have a learning disability or autism."

So, if you couldn't give to the world through your art, you would do it by helping those in need. How did you come up with your unique painting style? "I came up with my painting style through years or exploring textures, paints, colours and layers in trial and error. I’m constantly learning and hopefully developing."

What's your favourite spot or place to visit in Chesterfield? "We moved to Chesterfield in November and I love living here, I feel so creative from all the lovely countryside and friendly people. I'm still exploring the area; Linacre reservoir is beautiful. There’s a lot more I need to explore!"

Welcome to our beloved town. We are very lucky to have you. Where did you learn your craft? "I studied Fine Art at West Nottinghamshire College and at 17 I moved to Liverpool to study a BA in Fine Art at Liverpool John Moore’s University, I loved living in Liverpool so I stayed there for 12 years. I exhibited internationally in France and Sweden, and nationally across the UK." International artist, pretty cool! Where can we next view your work? "I have an exhibit coming up at West Studios from 2 to 23 August 2021, I’d love to meet some of your readers there."

Thank you for letting us feature one of your beautiful pieces on our front cover and we hope to see you at the exhibition in August.

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Boys and their toys Words & Images: Conor Graves

I am an aspiring documentary photographer who graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University last year. My practice is heavily based on documenting various aspects of life often revolving around the mundane and banal which ordinarily go unnoticed, making the normal appear ‘abnormal’. Being from a typical working class British background, I have a huge interest in Britain as a whole, this having a huge impact within my work and my way of thinking, as the projects I create revolve around British elements and landscapes.

'I am at war with the obvious.'

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My most recent project sees me exploring the widely used phrase 'boys and their toys'.

This implying that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets. I aim to explore this by documenting the men with their 'toys' as this interests me greatly, as well as having potential to be a great project. This is currently ongoing as I am finding it difficult to find subjects to photograph.

If you you are reading this and have a 'toy' or know someone who does, please send me an email via my contact page on my website. www.conorgraves.com

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Happy 10th Birthday Monsal Trail Words: Paul Chapman plus Press Release from the Peak District National Park Images: Paul Chapman

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en years ago in the July 2011 edition we visited the Monsal Trail as it was officially opened along it's entire length.

The following is a press release from the Peak District National Park to celebrate ten years of the Monsal Trail.

More people than ever are enjoying some of the Peak District’s most stunning countryside as the Monsal Trail celebrates a landmark anniversary.

The 25 May marked the 10th anniversary since the opening of four Victorian former railway tunnels to create a continuous 8.5-mile trafficfree trail through some of the Peak District’s most spectacular limestone dales.

Headstone Tunnel, Cressbrook Tunnel, Litton Tunnel and Chee Tor Tunnel – each about 400 metres long – opened to trail users in May 2011, bringing an immediate growth in visitor numbers to the trail.

The first week saw an increase of more than 100% in cycle users. The Hassop Station counter recorded 1,094 two-way cycle movements during the week up to 24 May and 2,112 between 25 and 31 May.

Today, the Monsal Trail is hugely popular with walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. Figures collected from the Hassop Station counter show that, from 10 March 2012 to 31 December 2020, at least 2.5 million journeys were recorded. These include at least 1,023,264 cycles and at least 1,497,297 pedestrians.

The Monsal Trail is currently estimated to attract around 300,000 visitors per year. In 2020, the late summer period post-lockdown saw a doubling of visits in just three months to over 200,000. At its peak, there were almost 2,000 visits each day.

The anniversary is the latest in a year of milestones for the Peak District, which last month celebrated its 70th birthday as the UK’s first national park and the 50th anniversary of the 13 mile Tissington Trail.

Peak District National Park Authority chair Andrew McCloy said: “It seems fitting that we find ourselves celebrating the anniversary of the one of the Peak District’s best-loved locations in the same year as we reflect on the very reasons for national parks being created 70 years ago.

“The Monsal Trail today represents many of the reasons why our national parks remain so pivotal for the nation as we recover from the pandemic; a place to exercise and recharge our wellbeing, an opportunity to immerse in nature and the landscape but crucially in a way that remains easily accessible for so many.

“The popularity of the route remains clear, and not least since the re-opening of tunnels allowed for a continuous route across stunning Peak District countryside.

“It’s hoped that the Monsal Trail will also play a key role in the White Peak Loop – bringing together a sequence of routes that will allow sustainable travel to flourish in this part of the Peak District National Park.”

The Monsal Trail runs along the former Midland Railway line - which closed in 1968 - between Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, Bakewell.

Most of the route was opened to the public in 1981, with two tunnels - Chee Tor No.2 and Rusher Cutting – already forming part of the trail.

However, four former railway tunnels had to remain closed due to safety reasons, with public footpaths taking people around them.

In December 2009, work began to re-open the tunnels, thanks to £2.25 million Department of Transport funding, through Cycling England’s Finding New Solutions scheme. It was carried out by the Peak District National Park Authority through the Pedal Peak District project.

The tunnels were repaired, resurfaced and lit, with work completed in May 2011. The Peak District National Park Authority continues to invest in its trails, recently spending £874,206 on maintenance issues raised through inspections.

The Peak District National Park Foundation is raising vital funds to care for the Monsal Trail’s heritage, nature and wildlife for everyone to enjoy.

You can find out more and support this work here Support us - Peak District National Park Foundation (peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk).

Living in Chesterfield we have the privilege of being able to access the trail early in the morning or at the end of the day when it's less busy.

Why not park up at the old station in Bakewell and give it a go. Cycle from there to the far end at Blackwell, if you do this in the summer you can stop off at Hassop Station Cafe which opens until 9pm for food and it's then a short mile or so to complete the 'there and back' route to the car park at Bakewell.

Happy pedalling.

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Local Walk Words: Paul Chapman Images: Courtesy OS Open Maps

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recent conversation left me surprised to find that someone who lived on Storrs Road had never walked round Linacre Reservoirs.

So this set us thinking, we'll draw up some walks that highlight the routes many of us have been using over lockdown to readers who may not have walked the same paths.

This route follows footpaths, bridleways and tracks and contain stiles, gates and some uphill sections, and when open has the opportunity for ice cream and drinks at Adam's Happy Hens.

This walk starts at Storrs Road car park, covers just over 3 miles and should take about an hour.

• Start from the car park, cross the pedestrian crossing and turn right along Storrs Road.

• Turn left up Upper Moor Street and right at the end. Follow this path behind Brookfield school classrooms and up between two hedges with the school buildings on the left and the sports fields on the right.

• At the end you enter an open field. Head diagonally across the field (1) following the path to the coppice.

• Pass through between the edge of the school grounds and the end of the coppice and head up the field with open views of the countryside to your right. Stay on the left-hand side path until you reach the top of the coppice, here head slightly right (2) along the side of the top hedge.

• Reaching a gate pass through the stile and head along the gravel path to your right.

• Pass through the gate and continue up the path ignoring the left-hand junction (3), until you reach a T junction of tracks (4) by a house.

• Turn left here along this track, Piper Lane.

• Stay on the wide gravel track, a bridleway so watch out for horses, cyclists and the occasional vehicle accessing the farms.

• The track crosses a small bridge over the brook (the bridge constructed by prisoners of war) (5) and climbs uphill.

• Pass through Broomhall Farm with a horse jumping area on the right.

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bend and up the hill (7), the gradient steps up for a short while as you climb towards Westwick Farm and becomes a tarmac track.

• Continue past a bungalow opposite Frith Hall Lane and pass a house on the right, after the house look for a gap in the hedge on the left (8) and a footpath that heads straight downhill.

• Here you get views of Chesterfield town centre (9) and can clearly pick out the Crooked Spire.

• Follow the path downhill across open fields, through two gates and towards the farm. As you cross a stile over a wall, you’re at the farm, home to Adam's Happy Hens.

• The footpath continues straight ahead alongside the bungalow, over a stone stile and then straight ahead over a fence (10).

Customers can walk right through the farm buildings to stop at the farm shop for ice cream, fabulous cakes, coffee and hot chocolate, plus you can buy food to feed the goats and chickens, always a hit with the kids … and quite a few adults!

PLEASE NOTE: There is no access to Chatsworth Road through the farmyard when the shop is closed, the footpath is over the fence at (10).

• Our walk continues down the fields, over a dry stone wall (11) to the corner of the next field.

• Go over a second stile turning right (12), head towards the next stile over a dry-stone wall, turn left here and head through a small stile next to a gate to arrive at the corner of a field with a wooden footbridge (13) over the brook.

• Head across a small field, through a wooden gate (14) and head up the hill (15). At the top of this field, you pass through a gate and enter the coppice you walked past earlier in the walk.

• Follow the well-worn footpath on the right and diagonally across the field leaving the coppice.

• Reaching the far side of the field continue downhill to reach the path behind Brookfield School to retrace your steps back to Storrs Road car park.

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Destination Buxton Words & Images: Simon Paterson

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hen Bekah told me she had booked us a few days away camping in the Peak District I thought “Oh no, I hate camping, it’s cold and I am more of a hotel dweller!” Now, I was right about the cold bit as I didn’t have a sleeping bag fit for purpose, but apart from that I loved it.

We set off for Lime Tree Holiday Park situated on the outskirts of Buxton, about two hours behind schedule because, hey, who has multiple children and ever leaves the house on time? That’s right, no-one!

We eventually arrived and we were greeted by a lovely lady on reception who went over the rules of the site. The only one I can remember is no noise after 10pm, everyone to be in their tents. This one stuck with me because I am old and have little desire to be awake after 10pm. Great rule!

We drove through the holiday park on to the top field where the camping took place.

Upon exiting the car, the interior of which looked like Chesterfield Refuge Centre, yet again another perk of residing with multiple young children. I was immediately in awe of the mesmerising view of the Derbyshire landscape. I could see for miles and to my right was the marvel of design that is the viaduct that runs through Buxton. Maybe this camping malarkey is for me after all.

We pitched our tent and within minutes two little girls came to see if Eva (our eldest, aged 10) wanted to play. So, off they went into the middle of the field to play ball games. That just left the three-year-old to entertain, and by entertain, I mean ply with snacks.

Sitting in the heart of the Peak District completely disconnected from the outside world, at first, filled me with a sense of anxiety. Like many of my generation I have become reliant on this new world of hyperconnectivity where anyone can contact me via a variety of platforms. It took me a good couple of hours to relax, unwind and reach a state of serenity. I decided to open the copy of Dune I purchased for the minibreak and almost read a full-page before I was accosted by a three-year-old dictator making outrageous demands, for a change!

packed all the food so all that was left for me to do was cook it. This is a very strange cultural tradition where the women do all the work and the men take all the glory, but I’m ok with it! The burgers were slightly burnt on the outside and a little pink in the middle, perfect!

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The following day we ventured into Buxton to visit the Pavillion Gardens and buy a new sleeping bag!

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Buxton town centre is the perfect mix of green views and local independent shops and eateries. We popped in to the Sacro Lounge for lunch. Bekah and I opted for Tapas and it was delicious. They have a varied menu with something on it to suit every palate. I then made my most important purchase ever, a new sleeping bag!

After a jam-packed day in Buxton we headed back to the camp site. The kids took part in a big game of rounders and football before we retired to bed. I am very pleased to say that the sleeping bag was fit for purpose.

We are so blessed to have the Peak District as Chesterfield’s back garden and I can’t wait to see where our next tent-based adventure will take us. www.visitbuxton.co.uk

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Elevation Dance Company Words: Paul Chapman Images: Helen Rowan Photography

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llie Cook is the driving force behind Elevation Dance Company and has recently opened up her own premises on Baden Powel Road after running classes from St Thomas’ Centre.

Ellie has danced since she was four years old, at 10 she auditioned for the Northern Ballet Associates and at 16 years old trained professionally at Centre Pointe Vocational College in Manchester where she took her A levels and danced full time. Ellie graduated after three years, is an award winner at English Ballet Championships and has performed at The Royal Albert Hall and various other UK venues.

Her time in the northwest enabled her to further her teaching qualifications before moving closer to her home town of Chesterfield in 2016.

“Fabulous dance Company, professional yet relaxed and friendly all at the same time. Ellie is patient and very creative keeping the kids engaged and always interested. I can’t recommend her classes enough!”

Helen Treece, Connie's mum.

“I moved home and opened in January 2017 taking classes for preschool to 16-year-old students at St Thomas’ Centre and this is where I operated until lockdown last year,” explains Ellie. “I offered all types of dance to students, ballet, tap, musical theatre, acrobatics, and even street dance with teacher Ana-Mia who comes in to help out.”

As with many businesses all was well until 23 March 2020 when lockdown hit. “When things closed I was unsure what to do, how to survive as a business,” says Ellie.

“I refurbished the dining room at home and started zoom classes. These were well received, and I was able to run zoom-based classes for 19 weeks.

We ran online competitions etc and it was lovely to see children staying with the classes, and even better when we were briefly able to offer face to face classes as nearly everyone returned.

“I have to pass on my thanks to those who stuck with it, it’s this that has enabled me to keep the business viable and even allowed me to expand into my own permanent studio.”

“I’d always wanted my own space and was on the lookout for a studio, I found a unit on Baden Powel Road, near Queen's Park, next to Ian Jolly garage and picked up the keys in October last year.”

“It was really disappointing to close down again but rather than look at things negatively I invested in some better equipment that enabled me to improve the quality of the zoom classes and started online again, this time from the new studio.

“I have to admit that it was hard keeping the motivation going the second time around but over Christmas we put together a Christmas Showcase which gave a focus for the sessions. We practiced routines with students and then filmed them, these were edited by Rob from Resurge Media and we live streamed the event. Family members paid £5 a ticket and raised £350, which we donated to Ashgate Hospicecare. It also enabled people across the country to view the student's hard work, it perhaps gave us a bigger reach than we’d have achieved had we held the event at the studio. ” Ellie also coached a number of students through exams over zoom, “we had two students pass their grade 1 tap exams with distinctions remotely, I would take the lesson as if I was the examiner, film it and then it would be assessed remotely. Tap was a bit difficult due to the delays over zoom, but we got through it. Evidence that students can still achieve even though we were not able to meet face to face.”

It was clear chatting to Ellie that she loves what she does with a passion and dancing with children, “I love being silly with them, the fun you get from them is infectious and it’s a great way for young children to gain life experiences and confidence,” says Ellie.

Elevation Dance have classes to suit all abilities from 4 to 16 years of age, their class sizes are typically 10 children, with a maximum of 12, to enable close tuition and allows for a mix of one to one and group coaching.

Classes take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and now she has her new studio classes are being added all the time.

Get in touch with Ellie on the contact details below, and as always be sure to mention that you saw her in S40 Local.

Elevation Dance Company Baden Powel Road Chesterfield S40 E: ellie@elevationdancecompany.co.uk T: 07414 900299 @elevationdancecompany1 Web: elevationdancecompany.co.uk

What Ellie didn’t know was that she would only have the new unit open for three days.

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The Bradbury Bar & Bistro A tasty edition to Chatsworth Road Words: Bekah Anstey Images: The Bradbury Bar & Bistro

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rom the moment I walked into The Bradbury Bar & Bistro I felt at home. I was greeted by Olivia and Michelle who instantly made me feel welcome and valued. The décor is rustic and current - yet timeless, it’s both classy and casual.

You could hold a 40th birthday meal here or just pop in after your morning run for a flat white and a well-earned breakfast, of which I have had three in just two weeks!

The Bradbury Bar & Bistro came to life when local couple Craig and Kirsty drove past the empty unit on Chatsworth Road back in August 2020. A flippant comment of 'that would be a great coffee shop' turned into reality and thus the bistro was born. Within weeks of the drive-by, the owners Craig and Kirsty had snapped up the unit and their new adventure had begun.

They certainly didn’t hang around and with Craig’s construction company (Bluehawk Construction Ltd), his contacts and determination and family support from their kids Joel and Olivia it was ready to open for Christmas!

Sadly, Covid had other ideas.

Kirsty is no stranger to hospitality having worked in the industry for over 32 years. She always had aspirations of owning her own coffee shop and now she feels like her dreams have come true.

Craig and Kirsty's younger years have had a major influence on the Bistro, from historic pictures of

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the Bradbury Club and Esso garage on show on the staircase, to naming their business after the local night club we all loved, The Bradbury Club, showing my age here!

I was lucky enough to catch up with Kirsty for a quick chat and a flat white, of course!

Kirsty, I’m a lover of good food and so my most important question is - what’s your favourite dish on the menu? "That’s a tough one, Craig’s is without a doubt the Nutella stuffed French toast with caramelised banana, coffee cream, hazelnut coffee crumb and fresh raspberry, it really is a sweet tooth's dream! Mine would be the Omelette, it’s roasted beetroot, pickled walnut, goats' cheese, rocket and balsamic glaze. It’s a super omelette!"

Wow, both sound amazing, I’ll take one of each!

My partner Simon loved the breakfast sliders and said 'these are the best sausages I have ever had.'

High praise indeed, as he is the fussiest eater I know. You worked for other people for many years, now you’re your own boss, what's the best thing about running your own business? "Without a doubt it’s the ability to embrace your creativity and put it into practice. I have lots of ideas and love that I can simply make a decision and action it. We are launching our themed nights next month and have Kirsty Celik hosting a Psychic night, this came about from my love of what Kirsty does. I love to embrace my teams' ideas and suggestions."

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"They are the heart of all we do at the Bistro and they are just brilliant!"

It’s 2026 what does the Bradbury Bar & Bistro look like? "I see lots of success and happiness. We all really love what we do here and I’d like to think that this will continue and that we'll have a well-loved Chesterfield business. I’d also like to see the Bistro giving back to the community, whether that is hosting events or simply being available for coffee mornings. Supporting our community is extremely important to us and we have already made contact with the local church (New Life) to see what we can do to get involved and make a difference to our local community."

What do you do to wind down and switch off? "This is possibly the only downside I would say to having your own business, I don’t switch off. I am fortunate enough to look after my beautiful seven-monthold niece on Fridays, I usually spend the day worrying that I should be at work and checking in with the team, despite them all being fine without me. As much as I would like to take time out and wind down it's hard when the Bistro doors are open, in some ways it’s like having a toddler again! As soon as they’re closed I enjoy family time with Craig, Joel and Olivia, dog walks with my Frenchie Isla and the odd glass of wine."

Finally our readers are advocates of local independent business, who’s your favourite?

"To name a few; Lombardis, Roy Peters Estates, EZ Nails, Il Mondo, 360 Wellbeing and The Look, they are all hugely supportive, fantastic local businesses."

From morning coffee with friends, a breakie with the boys, tapas and champagne evenings with the girls to night time entertainment, the Bradbury Bar & Bistro has got it covered. Open 7 days a week, I am already looking forward to my next visit.

The Bradbury Bar & Bistro is a great addition to 131 Chatsworth Road, upstairs along from The Look, and I have no doubt they will be here for many years to come.

Go check them out and as always mention where you read about them, S40 Local!

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The Copy & Print Centre Part of the Saltergate furniture.

Words: Simon Paterson Images: The Copy & Print Centre

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he Copy & Print Centre on Saltergate have been here for as long I can remember. Established by Derrick Barber in 1975, it was originally called Chesterfield Duplicating Services and has been providing a first-class service ever since.

Derrick was joined by his daughter, Kirsty, in the late 80s who still leads the team. We caught up with Kirsty to find out the secret to their long running success and what life is like in the printing industry.

Did you go straight into the family business upon leaving school and what was it like in the 80s? "I worked on the market and in a couple of pubs before joining my dad at the Copy & Print Centre. It feels like I’ve been here for about a million years, but in a good way. I started in either ‘87 or ‘88 (can’t quite remember that far back!) Well, put it this way there were no computers we still used typewriters and definitely no internet. Things are a lot faster and more efficient now."

Ah, the 80s, my first computer was a ZX Spectrum 48k. So, you have been here for a million years, you must have quite the portfolio of local businesses who use your services.

"We are lucky to have worked with, and work with 100s of local businesses ranging from self-employed window cleaners, to musicians and multi-national companies. We do a lot of work with some of Chesterfield’s most wellknown and loved charities such as Ashgate Hospice, DAST (Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team), DAAS (Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service), DVA be Cancer safe, Deaf & Hearing Support. We have a service, a price and a product to suit everyone’s needs."

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like to think we are a friendly and professional team. We can do fast turnarounds and we are always updating machinery. Unlike many internet ordering companies, we check your files to make sure the job is going to be spot on before hitting print. People come from Chesterfield and surrounding areas, Bakewell, Mansfield and Matlock, to make use of our services."

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So, how much do you print in one week, or can you print in one week? "How long is a piece of string – all the jobs are so varied. We could be printing 200 plans, whilst printing 650 booklets and large format posters all running on different machines simultaneously – while Jo could be upstairs picture framing!"

I didn’t know you did picture framing; I have two that need doing, brilliant! Do you have any favourite projects you have worked on?

"Belinda Turner at Stubbing Court Training has been a customer for well over 20 years and I used to be horse mad, so I enjoy doing their design and print as it takes me back to my pony club days – plus we have, after all this time, a great friendship!"

Having been a customer at the Copy & Print Centre for many years it was nice to get to know more about this fantastic local business and the lovely lady who runs it. I have no doubt they will be here, providing a great service in the town for many years to come. @TheCopyAndPrintCentre

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osewood Wealth Management is delighted to continue their sponsorship of Cutthorpe Cricket Club as they return to full competition post Covid restrictions. After enduring a challenging 2020 season during the pandemic, Cutthorpe are thrilled to have Sri Lankan Professional Cricketer Hashen Ramanayake join the club.

Coming from a cricketing family, Hash is a stylish and powerful top order batsman. In five UK seasons as a professional – Lancashire, Northern Ireland & Scotland - he has won league titles and secured promotion on three occasions. Cutthorpe are thrilled to have this exciting, young, and talented bat/bowl allrounder and are looking to challenge for the First division title and

associated promotion back to the Premier division of the Derbyshire County Cricket League.

You may see Hash, zipping around Chesterfield in Rosie, the latest edition to the Rosewood Team. As a sponsor, it has been extremely rewarding facilitating Hash into being independently mobile and able to see the beautiful local countryside and sites whilst he is in the UK. A big Thank you to Lyn Chapman at Brand Photography

by Wings for her amazing photo shoots that she does for us. We love how relaxed and fun she makes them.

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Working together to transform ourselves, our clients and our community

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s we approach the midpoint of 2021, we look back on the last twelve months and take stock.

Through the constantly changing landscape of Covid, keeping our team and clients safe has always been our primary concern. Although there has been challenges along the way, we feel that we have emerged more agile and resilient, being able to support our clients and continue to deliver a personalised and professional experience.

Abigail, our apprentice, has been inspirational.

Approaching the first year of her apprenticeship, in the midst of a pandemic, with a sunny disposition and flexible attitude to the ever-changing work environment. Having

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to adapt between working from home, virtual meetings, training, and now full circle back to the office, Abby’s sheer determination to learn as much as possible and create a positive customer experience is something we truly admire.

When guidelines encouraged us to work from home if possible, it was clear to us we needed to maintain morale and be in contact more than ever. We invested in laptops, screens, portable desktop phones and software to ensure there was no disruption to business continuity. We also decided there was no other choice but to make this fun!!!

With virtual breakfast meetings, events with Chesterfield Champions, quiz nights and delicious, delivered treats,

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such as afternoon tea supplied by Maison Mes Amis, chocolate boxes by Bespoke Boxes and handmade Fused Glass by Melissa Mitchell. There was no doubt for us that if we supported each other, we would emerge stronger than ever as a team and ready to take on all challenges.

Rosewood’s ethos of supporting the local community continued throughout Covid and during this time we discovered Monkwood Community Food Hub. They are a small, self-funded organisation who help vulnerable adults trying to get back on their feet by supplying food parcels and cooked meals. Janice Marriott - Monkwood Co-Ordinator says ‘We are so humbled by the support of the local community. We rely on food donations and to have regular donors such as Rosewood, allows us to provide for the people that need it’.

Returning to the office has been an exciting time. In keeping with guidelines and to ensure overall safety, we created a return-to-work roadmap. The office has been equipped with wall mounted sanitisers and we have a mandatory temperature check on arrival. We have also added a spot of colour with artwork by local artist EJP Unique. As a team we are maintaining our twice weekly covid testing, this means that we can now offer appointments virtually, by telephone and, at last, face to face in the office. Being able to facilitate a channel of choice for our clients, means that we can be flexible and cater to each individual clients needs.

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We often talk about our successes with students who make a two year improvement over a six month period, but sometimes we become more of the long term partner and support our students through the multiple needs and phases of their educational journey.

and often overwhelming amounts of information presented to students to help them make their choices. Together with their parents, and with advice from their Kip tutors, they both made their choices and started onto the GCSE programmes.

It never starts out that way but for some students it evolves that way.

For many students in mainstream education it was a time of online lessons with varying support from individual teachers. For some they thrived, but some found it a difficult impersonal way of learning and started to fall behind. Oliver and Lucy used our online lessons to maintain their Kip support with their tutor. As they were in small groups of four, they had the backup they needed to continue learning. In later lockdowns and as the children of key workers, we introduced some face to face learning sessions which they both loved.

Oliver and Lucy are two such students…

They both initially joined Kip in year 5 and have remained with us until now. They are completing their GCSEs and have assured futures to look forward to that were unimaginable six years ago.

Like so many others, their parents made that initial phone call and fixed a date for an assessment.

They both needed help to catch up in the classroom and when that was achieved we helped them to keep up with the parts of the curriculum they found challenging or didn’t have time to grasp first time around at school. As with all our students they both gained increased confidence and selfesteem and really enjoyed coming to Kip. We helped them achieve very good SAT scores prior to moving up to secondary school and, because of the trust we had together, we worked with them through those initial steps into a very different school environment and gaining new friends. We helped with new challenges and they continued to progress to the point of choosing GCSE options. As we are all fully qualified teachers, we understand the system, dilemmas

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All this time they continued to move onward and upward and to significantly improve their potential grades. We helped with the assessment processes and applications for post 16 education options.

With his parents support we helped Oliver apply for and obtain an apprenticeship. With Lucy and her parents, we helped her achieve an offer of a place in 6th form and now she hopes to study medicine.

Well done Lucy and Oliver we are proud of you both!

So to achieve a long or short goal on your child’s educational journey, make that first call to Jo for an initial assessment on: 01246 220224 or 01629 56611.

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Brookfield News Normality Returns A vital aspect of life at Brookfield is extra-curricular activities: whether it’s football, dance or badminton, clubs are brilliant ways for kids to play their favourite sports while bonding with their friends.

However, Brookfield students have not had this luxury this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This has negatively affected everyone from year 7 to 11, with the Y7s missing out on a perfect opportunity to make friends, while the Y10s and 11s who do GCSE PE have missed out on an entire year of practice to help their final grade. With Y11s not having had any GCSE PE practice since March of last year, that’s well over half of their GCSE without having worked on 40% of the grade.

For me - never the sportiest - I would play for fun instead of with skill. Despite being in top set PE throughout my time in lower school, I usually looked out of my depth. However, I still found much joy in the extra-curricular sporting activities, whether that be inter-form football or the dodgeball club: these bred some of my fondest memories of my time in lower school and it’s a shame that many the current crop have had to miss out on making similar memories.

However, in recent weeks, with the gradual easing of restrictions these clubs have returned, and I spoke to Brookfield PE teacher Mr Knight to find out about the return of sporting clubs at the school.

He reiterated the importance of restarting these clubs with them re-engaging young people with formalised sport, and the importance of getting kids

back to a healthy lifestyle with many missing the opportunity, during lockdown, to exercise as much as they would in school. He also talked about the turnout to practices, boosted by the announcement of a pending trip to Barcelona – including a tour of Camp Nou. We discussed the negative effects – social, mental and physical - of there not being such activities available. “Many of the students who do not do activities outside school miss out on what would usually be their only recreational source of sport apart of PE lessons which some see as a chore,” said Mr Knight, adding: “the kids have shown a very positive reaction - being happy to have back the normality of extra-curricular activities.” Finally, many people, myself included, might be surprised about the most popular choice: you’d be wrong in predicting it to be football.

Badminton and dance come out on top, according to Mr Knight, going against the grain.

The return of extra-curricular clubs is very positive, too, outside of schools, restoring sports at grassroots level: many of the biggest stars of more niche sports having discovered their lifelong love through schools. Who knows? In year 7 we may have Britain's next badminton star about to discover the sport through Brookfield’s returning sports clubs.

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To Be or not to BCS… Stratford comes to the Brookfield Sports Field in our showcase event on Wed 7 July at 7pm this outdoor event will celebrate all that is Shakespeare(ish).

Head of Performing Arts, Caroline Ashley, explained, “well known speeches from Romeo, Juliet, Lady Macbeth and Hamlet spoken trippingly on the tongues of A Level drama students will give way to a dark, twisted Macbeth witches scene by GCSE drama students.”

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pieces exploring the themes and magic, plus a battle of the Capulets and Montagues (year 9).

Mrs Ashley added: “there will also be special guest performances from some beloved staff members”.

If you would like to attend, please contact the school, remaining tickets are £5 each. Bring your own chairs (think “Proms in the Park”) plus anything to cover the British weather such as ice creams, sun cream or brollies!

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the talent of our young people and to feel a sense of normality on an evening of merriment, magic and revelry.

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The Witch Trial Azure pools drool, down the maiden’s sweet cheeks As fresh as honey

Pouring like a fountain in the bounty of spring Melody and melancholy

Odin`s omens scream from the tree to which she is dragged

No hope in fighting or fleeing Just taken

The bud of youth burned in the tranquil morning The flames dance

Over her corpse, joyful as their life Replaces hers

The fire yells louder than the girl She drowns

In the flames, hope burns alive Along with her soul

Odin`s bringer of death, the gallows god The omen returns

Again, expect no warning brought this time No he feasts on her forgotten soul.

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Welcome: Mark Parkinson Whitecotes Primary Academy in Walton Peak, Chesterfield, has welcomed a new headteacher who brings a new energy and vision to the school.

Mark Parkinson previously worked as Head Teacher at Dunstan Primary & Nursery School in Chesterfield and brings considerable experience to his new role. He said, “This is an extremely exciting time for Whitecotes Primary Academy and for me personally. The school recently joined the Flying High Trust, one of the top five performing primary multi-academy trusts in the country, and by working closely with their team, this wonderful school will go from strength to strength.”

Mark says he is joined by school staff in the new vision for the school. “It is my firm belief that all communities should be served by a school that gives children the very best education, instilling aspiration and self-belief. The children are at the heart of the community and will be at the centre of every decision my school makes. I am thoroughly looking forward to working with parents to build positive relationships to bring this community a school they can be proud of. My aim is to deliver the best learning experiences possible, opportunities children are entitled to,

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and an education which creates memories and knowledge to equip pupils for life.”

The school will undergo some additional changes including a change of name to 'Walton Peak Flying High Academy’ from September 2021 and will provide each child with a free jumper with the school’s new name to start the academic year.

Nick Layfield is Operations Manager for the Flying High Trust and said, “Alongside the relaunch of the school as Walton Peak Flying High Academy, we are investing heavily in the school environment. Over the summer holidays the outdoor early years area is going to be totally transformed into a vibrant, fun, engaging and purposeful space.

“We will also be working on other areas of the school with the help of the site manager, Martin, who is doing a fantastic job to freshen up the school. With the investment in the site, the community will have a school to be proud of.”

Head Teacher Mark Parkinson said, “We will make any necessary improvements to provide our pupils with an engaging curriculum. Children will develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in life and we will be embedding a growth mindset to help develop their resilience. We know how important the school is to this community and we will strive to ensure we serve it well by providing children with the best possible education, - one that they will enjoy and remember throughout their lives and beyond Walton Peak.”

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Residents invited to share stories of ‘Chesterfield in Lockdown’ Words: Press Release Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield residents are being invited to share their stories of life in lockdown – which could be featured in an exhibition at Chesterfield Museum.

After seeing the anniversary of the first national lockdown, the team at the Museum are appealing to the local community to get in touch with stories, memories, images and items that express their experiences of the pandemic.

The museum hopes that by working with local people, community groups and organisations, they will be able to show the different lockdown experiences in a unique exhibition – ‘Chesterfield in Lockdown’ - which families can enjoy when the museum can re-open.

Also residents are also invited to send items that remind them of lockdown, eg: hand sanitisers, handmade face-masks, paintings and pictures that have been created, and everything in between.

Alyson Barnes, tourism, museums and events manager at Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “Over the past year, the way we live our lives has been impacted in ways we could have never imagined.

We have been living through the days and seeing history unfold.

“We’re really keen to capture what this time has meant to people. This could be something creative, something really important to you, or a more light-hearted memory or object that will remind you of this time. We’re really looking forward to hearing your stories about your own experiences.”

If you would like to contribute please contact the Museum Collections Team via museum.collections@chesterfield.gov.uk or rachel.fannen@chesterfield.gov.uk.

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reflect on lockdown for many years to come.

The team at the museum are creating a wall hanging - a textile artwork made up of fabric squares, that will commemorate a shared narrative of lockdown in our town, and want people, across the borough to get involved and create their own fabric square.

People can create their own square which can be sewn, knitted, decorated, designed, painted, dyed or printed and send to Lockdown Textile Project, Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TD by the end of August 2021.

For more information visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum

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Ashgate Hospicecare’s 'Forget-Me-Not Appeal' Words: Press Release Ashgate Hospicecare Hundreds of extra steel forget-me-not flowers are being made to cope with the demand after Ashgate Hospicecare’s Forget-Me-Not Appeal became a sell-out success.

Since its launch, more than 2,400 flowers have been dedicated in memory of someone special, with hundreds more now on order.

The appeal, sponsored by Graysons Solicitors, provides supporters with a way to celebrate, mourn and remember their loved ones. For a suggested donation of £25, supporters will receive a custom made, beautifully crafted forget-me-not flower, to pay a lasting tribute to friends and family.

More than 1,000 of the limited-edition flowers have been on display in the picturesque grounds of Chatsworth.

Jack Wood, Head of Fundraising at Ashgate Hospicecare, said: “I would like to thank Chatsworth for supporting the campaign and hosting the display in their stunning grounds.

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“I would also like to thank the thousands of supporters who have donated in memory of someone special. This is a very special fundraising appeal, as each flower represents the life of someone who is loved and missed.

“The appeal has far surpassed any expectations we had, and we hope it continues to flourish over the next month.

“We are incredibly proud to be able to offer our community a place to remember their loved ones in a meaningful way.”

Ashgate hopes the community will continue buying the flowers, which they will then receive a little later in the year. Supporters are encouraged to donate for a flower now for delivery in September.

The suggested donation is £25 and money raised will be used to fund Ashgate’s round-theclock specialist end-of-life care.

To dedicate a flower, visit www. ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/forget-me-not or call the fundraising team on 01246 567250.

Pictured is Steve, Julie's husband supporting Ashgate Hospicecare's Forget-Me-Not Appeal, "I know Julie would have loved to have walked through the stunning grounds at Chatsworth to see the meadow of flowers glistening in the sun."

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'Sky Tales'

By local author Chris Collard Words: Chris Collard Illustrations: Mick Groves Local writer Chris Collard has written a book along with local artist Mick Groves, who drew the amazing cartoons. How did writing the book come about? Chris explains.

During the summer of 2016 I re-visited the Yorkshire Air Museum, (Y.A.M.) situated in Elvington, a few miles south of York.

Given my love of aircraft and all things aeronautical, I ended up volunteering to become a volunteer guide at the museum.

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sweatshirt and sports shirt all with the logo of the museum.

Three years of weekly journeying to Elvington, (just shy of 70 miles each way), became tiring and expensive in terms of fuel.

Plus, I had to leave town before 8.00 to get onto the M1, to avoid jams and return on the M18 before the teatime rush, so was I was only usually at the museum for six hours or so.

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However, I loved it there, drank in the ambience of a W.W.2. R.A.F. heavy bomber base and the impressive almost 2-mile-long runway-built post war, and of course the exhibits, especially the re-construction of a Halifax four engine bomber.

One day I wrote a story about our Hawker Hunter ‘talking’ to the Halifax, on one dark night in the hangar and soon after I showed it to Barbara, the Museum Director. She duly showed it to her daughter Elsie, who having read it wanted more! And so, the idea of a children’s book with stories of different aircraft talking to each other, illustrated by cartoons, photos and a few facts grew.

‘Plane Tales’ was duly published and has sold well in the museum shop.

I regretfully left Elvington in the summer of 2019, for the reasons cited above, but hope to return on an ad hoc / occasional basis once this pandemic is over. I then volunteered to be a guide at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Doncaster, just off the M18 and based on the site of the old R.A.F. Doncaster airfield.

Of course, much of my service as a guide there has been limited by Covid 19, but the idea of a similar but new book quickly emerged and was supported enthusiastically by the trustees.

Roll on to December 2020 and the book, all 500 copies were published, but alas the museum was closed to visitors.

I had a potential local radio interview and newspaper and magazine features lined up, but without visitors being able to buy the book at the museum shop there was little point in seeking publicity at that point.

‘Sky Tales’ consists of seven stories, all of which feature aeroplanes and helicopters at the museum. The book is aimed at a 7-11 age group, though obviously can be read to a child. The seven stories feature the following conversations between aircraft; The Avro Vulcan (delta V- bomber) and a 1909 Bleriot, the first aircraft to fly the channel. A huge Sea King helicopter and a Harrier V.T.O.L. jet talk about their respective roles in the Falklands conflict of 1982. Then we have a Jet Provost trainer who has upset a twin-engine Jetstream which is now on the warpath! An Italian Macchi MB 336 trainer

talks to a Lynx helicopter, (see the front cover cartoon from Mick)!

Then we have the Hawker Hunter, and Britain’s first jet fighter to fire its guns in anger as they say, the Gloster Meteor. There is a lovely cartoon of the Hunter sweeping down a Welsh valley at low level and disrupting the work of a bunch of artists with their easels (shown above).

Two helicopters chat, one being the famous Bell-47 as older readers may remember, the type featured in the old T.V. series ‘The Whirlybirds’ and later M.A.S.H. The other helicopter is a camouflaged S-58 Wessex serving in Cyprus.

Finally, two Canberra noses have a heated conversation in their shed, furiously arguing about the merits of their varied service careers.

There are of course obligatory photos of the authors on the inside back cover, and a simple diagram illustrating the various parts of an aeroplane.

In case you’ve ever wondered and I didn’t know this till recently, the word ‘aircraft’ denotes both helicopters and aeroplanes, in fact ALL machines that fly. And technically ‘aeroplanes’ should be the term for all ’things with wings.’

If you’d like a copy of Chris' book text him on 07704 634334 or e: chriscollard43@ yahoo.co.uk. The books are £5 and can be collected locally or posted for you at £6.

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There’s quite a lot to do in the garden around now, but pottering around it in summer is one of the rewards for the effort put in over the rest of the year - don’t look on it as work but as relaxation.

1. If you have to water, do so in the evening when there will be less evaporation and the water has a chance to soak into the soil. Using a hose is more efficient than a sprinkler as the water can be directed exactly where it is needed; giving the ground a good soaking once a week is better than a less thorough one every day, which encourages roots to form near the surface. It’s more important that fruit and vegetables are kept well-watered than ornamental plants, some of which produce a better display when slightly stressed anyway.

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2. Check for signs of disease on plants prone to them, i.e. blight on tomatoes, clematis wilt or apple scab, and treat accordingly.

3. Prune spring flowering shrubs so they don’t get leggy; most birds will have finished nesting, so you can also trim hedges without disturbing them.

4. Keep watering all plants in containers (indoor and outdoor), and feed them regularly. Anything in grow-bags (especially tomatoes) are prone to problems if watered erratically, so try to have a routine; aim to keep the soil moist but not wet. Plants transpire water all the time, so don’t fall into the trap of thinking if the sun's not shining plants won’t need watering – any breeze or wind will also increase the amount they use.

5. A lot of vegetables should be maturing about now; keep an eye on them, as unreliable weather may cause some to bolt (i.e. form flowers and seeds) - harvest these before this happens, which usually renders them useless anyway.

Allow a plant or two to flower if you want to collect seeds, which is what you do with peas and beans anyway.

6. Check tomatoes regularly and pinch out any shoots between branches and the stem, which can appear with astonishing speed.

7. If fences or garden furniture need painting or treatment with a preservative, try to do it in the middle of a dry spell.

8. Take lots of pictures of the garden, especially parts which you think could be improved. That way, you’ll have a good reference to use when you come to think about moving things or buying new plants, and with digital cameras it doesn’t cost anything to take lots of pictures anyway!

9. There may still be some vegetable plantlets in garden centres, so it’s not too late to plant some for harvesting this year. But check that they're not too leggy and make sure they have been well looked after – weedy looking seedlings rarely recover.

10.Salads generally mature quite quickly, so you can sow some every week or two to provide a succession of crops – ‘little and often’ is the best way. Children like to see instant results, so use these as a way of introducing them to gardening.

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Keeping the harmony virtually a-live!!

Words & Images: Minerva members MINERVA, named after the Roman Goddess of wisdom, music and the arts, was founded in 2015 when six friends began singing for pleasure and to develop technique. Within months the chorus had grown and, with the support of two experienced musical directors established a varied repertoire of unaccompanied songs which demonstrated the well-blended harmony sound we set out to achieve.

Minerva Chorus members have shared the joy of singing together by performing regular concerts to support local good causes. Singing in front of an audience of 350 at Sheffield Cathedral in aid of Alzheimer’s Society in December 2019, little did we know that it would be the last performance for some time!

2020 began with usual Minerva rehearsals in Walton, Chesterfield on Monday evenings. The chorus was on the verge of appointing a new MD to help prepare for planned performances. Those plans were thrown into disarray when the March lockdown was announced.

Thinking this would be for a few weeks, rehearsals were moved online, and the group had to learn new IT skills for singing muted on Zoom. Minerva perform without sheet music, so it was vital to maintain regular rehearsals to ensure the songs are remembered! Fortunately, the chorus uses professionally recorded teacher tracks to assist learning words and music, this allowed members to adapt to on-line singing.

Minerva has continued to meet every week since March 2020, which has kept the repertoire fresh, and provided continued friendship and support, this was especially needed during the long winter lockdown. Chorus members, many of whom are front line workers, have risen to the challenges of the pandemic and formed even stronger bonds.

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As the ban on live rehearsals and performances continued through 2020, acting MD Anne adapted songs and created new arrangements for the Minerva blend of vocal harmony. Members have prepared several new songs which we have never yet sung together live.

Members also used their IT skills to individually record several virtual performances of new songs and existing repertoire, which provided a focus after the disappointment of having to cancel a whole year of concerts.

Whilst singing indoors in groups greater than 6 is still not allowed, Minerva are continuing with Zoom rehearsals, but we hope to sing together soon and engage with audiences at live events, to share our love of singing and hear the beautiful vocal harmonies. In the meantime, we remain a committed and supportive group, determined to continue to develop and improve in what has been a challenging 15 months.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SING WITH US? Minerva always welcomes interest from women who love singing and might like to join us. There is no requirement to read music, sheet copies are provided, although many members learn through audio learning tracks alone. To find out more about Minerva have a look at the website where you can also view YouTube clips of some of the repertoire.

CAN WE SING FOR YOU? We like to share our enjoyment of singing together by performing for others. If you are considering a possible concert engagement, we’d be delighted to arrange a discussion.

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July TBC: Musicals To Movies For over a year, Peak Voices have been keeping people involved in the world of musical theatre with their weekly music video releases on social media. Their latest works “A Night at the Movies”, will be available to view online this July.

Including songs from the crooner era of Frank Sinatra all the way up to Ellie Goulding's best-selling hit, there will be something for all movie music fans, and maybe even something for the opera buffs...

This is a free to view concert, however, donations are appreciated.

For details visit www.peakvoices. co.uk or T: 07575 900098.

Sat 3: Online - Writing for Wellbeing on the theme of Wondering (11am to 1pm) Join Chesterfield writer Leonie Martin for this latest guided writing workshop on the theme of Wondering - to inspire your creativity and build positive connections. No previous experience of creative writing is required. For further details about how to book a place please email leonie.martin@me.com or go to https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/158570816581 Sun 4: Forest Bathing Walk, Linacre Reservoir 10:30 am to 12:30pm. Join Holly for a sensory experience around Linacre woods. Shinrin Yoku - the Japanese practice of 'forest bathing' - uses all of your senses to experience the

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forest around you. Forest bathing has been shown to lower stress hormones and boost the immune system for up to a month!

Details and booking via facebook: @NatureforlifeUK Wed 7: Online meeting of the Chesterfield and District Family History Society 7:30pm - Steve Gill will give an illustrated talk ‘Dating and Understanding your Old Family Photographs.’ New members and guests are welcome to join the meeting. For further details and to register please email: secretary@cadfhs.org Fri 16: Sew a Square Don Catchment Rivers Trust (DCRT) ‘Sew a Square’ day at Monkey Park to support the CBC textile project (see page 56).Sessions 10 am to midday and 1 to 3pm. Each limited to 15 people. Please see www.dcrt.org.uk Sat 17: Repair Café Any types of repair considered.

Presently appointment only - contact repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk to book a slot. Visit web for details. www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk Tue 27: The Friends of Spital Cemetery Join the friends at the unveiling of a blue plaque in honour of Nurse Anne Veronica Fletcher who is buried in the Cemetery. The plaque will be placed on the house where she lived in Spital. Family and supporters are invited. If you are interested and would like more details, please email: thefriendsofspitalcemetery@gmail.com Sat 31: Plastic Free Festival Our first big event, a Plastic Free Festival with stalls from businesses selling products that help you to reduce your single-use plastics.

Alongside this there will be performances and food and drink.

10am to 5pm at Chesterfield Central Methodist Church for a fantastic family day out!

Please contact us if your group/ organisation would like to get involved. If you do want to get involved about reducing single-use plastics or to offer a performance, please have a think and let us know!

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Sat 31: Tree Planting, Carbon Capture and Flood Prevention Part of a series of talks organised

by Transition Chesterfield. 11am via zoom. Foe details please visit transitionchesterfield.org.uk

SEPTEMBER

Sat 25 Sep: Sparkle Night Walk The Ashgate Hospicecare Sparkle Night Walk, which was meant to be taking place in July has moved!

The hope is to run a physical event, but they also have plans to hold a virtual walk too. More details from sparklenightwalk.org.uk

REGULAR EVENTS Thursday: Robinsons Bowling Club

Regular Thursday morning welcome sessions. The Club has been riskassessed and as they are outside in the fresh air, they can bowl again, albeit with some sanitising of equipment going on. Information from Marilyn Blackwell on 01246 270039 or marilyn@blackwell1.plus.com FB: @Robinson Bowls Club.

Sunday: Peter & St Paul Old Brampton Church Now holding Sunday services in Church again at 9:30am - everyone welcome, but please book in advance if possible. Church contact details are on the web: www.oldbramptonchurch.org.uk Sunday: Mornings at Storrs Road Methodist Church Weekly 10am from 27 June. Please see web for details as booking may be necessary. More information about Zoom and other online services can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk/ worship-reflect-learn/worship-online. html Sunday: Friends of Spital Cemetery Monthly tours on second Sunday of the month at 1pm starting up again from this month. Whilst you can turn up unannounced priority will be given to those who pre-book to ensure that numbers don't become unmanageable.

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1st August - 2 to 7pm The Peacock Inn - Brampton Words: Kelly Sheldon

A

special fund-raiser is coming to Brampton to raise money for one of it’s much loved characters Matt (Taffy) Evans.

Matt’s Story...

Matt who is just 47 was first diagnosed with Stage 3 tongue and soft palate cancer in 2006 and was given a 20% chance of survival. Matt, determined to fight the disease, endured surgery to remove his tongue which was replaced with muscle from his stomach, had his neck cut from ear to ear to remove affected lymph nodes and battled four rounds of gruelling chemotherapy and a staggering 36 rounds of radiotherapy! Matt fought hard for a long time and to everyone’s amazement and relief, was eventually given the all clear.

Unfortunately, Matt was recently told that the cancer had returned, this time with a diagnosis of stage 4 mouth and throat cancer, which in its already advanced stages, is inoperable.

Without treatment Matt has been given just months to live. Despite this devastating news he plans to fight this just as hard as he did before, to give him as long as possible to spend with his children. As Matt has already received the maximum amount of radiotherapy that the human body can endure in a lifetime, his only option is more chemotherapy.

Gofundme...

A group of Matt’s childhood friends have set up a gofundme account to raise money for him to make memories with his children and ensure he needs for nothing during this time.

Matt has been a regular supporter of local live music for many years and it is fitting that the day is for him, along with his friends and family, to get together to enjoy each others company, listen to some local live music and make some memories. There will also be some talented local DJ’s supporting the exciting event, Clifton Rowe and Timmy B will be bringing you ‘Pay to Play’ where people will be invited to pay a donation of £5 to hear their favourite track. All proceeds will go to the gofundme cause.

Musicians scheduled to play so far are The Blue Birds, (featuring Matt’s talented sister Ami) Lexi Whiteside, The Shambles (five piece), Matt Lomas, Groundhog Days & Damon Downs. Such an eclectic mix of music to please everyone!

Alongside the music and DJ’s there will be a raffle and tasty local food provided by Pizza Pi and Leet’s Treats. The Peacock Inn will be providing alcoholic refreshments and soft drinks.

The event is open to anyone and as always organisers will adhere to the latest COVID guidelines. A group of Matt’s friends will be shaking their charity buckets throughout the day, all you need to do is make a donation and enjoy the day.

If you would like to make a donation online before/after the event please go to the link below of scan the qr code. uk.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-evans-tocreate-memories-with-his-kids

So far their initial target of £3000 has been smashed with a whopping almost £10,000 raised so far. The team have been overwhelmed with people’s generosity and love for Matt.

A Day of Live Music...

To further their mission local Chesterfield musicians are putting on a fund-raising event at The Peacock, Brampton on 1st Aug From 2 to 7pm to raise money and awareness of Matt’s story.

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2020/21 Chesterfield FC Season review From the relegation zone to the play-offs.

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nd breathe... Any Spireite, after watching the recent game against Notts County on BT Sports, will obviously be frustrated with the result of being knocked out of the first eliminator round of the play-offs. But when you stop and think about it, who wouldn't have accepted that outcome back in October 2020?!

Let's rewind.

In August 2020 the club was bought by the Chesterfield FC Community Trust and John Pemberton was our manager. After the season got under way in October, later than normal due to the coronavirus pandemic, our first game was a home tie against Hartlepool United which we lost 1-0. Of

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the next five games that month we would go on to lose three of them, with the exception of the stand out 4-0 win at home against Woking. Two of the goals came from local lad Luke Rawson (19).

The following month of November didn't go our way either in the cup or in the league, losing all five games. The last game that month included the now infamous home league match against Notts County 2-3, where we conceded two late goals in injury time and lost. Having got fed up with losing and being at the wrong end of the National League again the board did something about it and to be honest, we haven't looked back since. Welcome then, our new manager, James Rowe. The one positive from that month!

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On Friday 27 November the Trust unveiled James, a young, eager, unknown manager to the world.

This turned out to be a shrewd move which has revolutionized the club. This was the turning point of the season, in fact of the last five seasons for the club, and it restored the fight and set out the road map to a brighter future for the club.

Since then we’ve experienced a phenomenal six months, the best days of football since the Paul Cook era in anyone's book. Shame there were no fans in the ground to witness these cracking games and our rise up the league. I do feel very privileged to have witnessed the home games and to have recorded them with my camera, especially the last home game against Dagenham and Redbridge at the end of May which saw the return of the fans. They got to greet James in the flesh as he introduced himself to his flock. The game ended 2-1 to the blues with both goals from Danny Rowe, his second from the penalty spot.

Since James took charge, with George Foster by his side, their record has been a remarkable one given what they’d taken on. As the months rolled by with a fast paced fixture list brought on by the Covid pandemic, Rowe brought in 13+ new players. The stand out players for me were Asante, Gunning, Carline, Whelan and Clarke to name just

a few. The Spireites, under Rowes management, ended the 2020/21 season with an impressive record of played 34 (league and FA trophy games), won 19, drew six and lost 10. Hence the unexpected rise from the relegation zone to the play-offs!

Interestingly the clubs two top goalscorers, Akwasi Asante and Tom Denton bagged 10 and nine goals each, despite both being out injured. Asante hasn't played since coming off with a knee injury in April, picked up against Boreham Wood, and Denton has been out since January. James Rowe though was rewarded with a contract extension to keep him at the club for his part in CFC’s change in fortunes which I obviously welcome!

So next season?

In a nutshell, with our current squad, there is more to come I can assure you of that. We have a strong team which may only need a few players to bolster it. Look at what James has achieved so far in just six months. Imagine what he can do with a full season especially with Asanti and Denton back from injury. I feel a return to the play-offs in the next campaign if not to win the league outright.

With the fans back cheering from the stands I feel an action packed 2021/22 season on the cards.

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Parting Shot

Hope Brings this Valley Together Hope is a kind of boundary a truce between limestone and grit, where outcrops and edges pause and deep cut dales stop and sit.

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