S40 Local - 137 June 2023

Cover Image: Layla

HOPE: An optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large.

So, why start with this?

Well, occasionally I think we need to apply a bit more hope to everyday life. It's easy to be negative or unaccepting of change, but try swapping these feelings out for a bit of hope - it's mood changing.

'I hope it's sunny for the rest of the day', or 'it looks like it's going to rain'? One maintains positivity, the other leaves me thinking I'm going to get soaked on the ride home. I can't change whether it rains or not but I can change my attitude to it!

What we're encouraging is hope for the community around us, and committing to play our part in making it great.

Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June, Peddler Market comes to town, taking up the first of three residencies in New Square, Chesterfield. If you've not heard of Peddler before, check out the following pages. It's a really popular part of the culture of Kelham Island in Sheffield and I know many of you travel over to enjoy it.

'Unhampered Live' events will extend the Peddler experience to businesses and venues across the town centre. Make a day of it, browse the stores, listen to the music, take part in the workshops, and support the great independent places in town.

See our list of events on pages 6 and 7, and be sure to check out the website below (and socials) to stay up to date with events. We've included what we know about as we go to print but there will be changes, new events planned and it promises to be a busy day in town... Right through to the early hours!

www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk/live-2023

HOPE to see you there.

Paul Chapman

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paul@s40local.co.uk

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Market.

Peddler Market

Chesterfield

Friday 23 & Saturday 24 June

Unhampered Live

Chesterfield

Saturday 24 June

Peddler Market in Sheffield is the place to be with over 8,000 people visiting each month and due to it's diverse range of street food, has played an integral part in putting Sheffield on the culinary map.

Mention Peddler to anyone and they’ll probably say, ‘oh that’s really cool, I love it there, we should have something like that in Chesterfield’. Well make a date in your diaries! Friday 23 (4 to 10pm) and Saturday 24 (midday to 9:30pm) June Peddler Market will be open for business in New Square, Chesterfield. For those that might not know, New Square is the bit of the market opposite the Market pub, on the other side of the Market Hall, where the Christmas tree goes!

Personally, I think this is great news. Peddler is well attended in their home at Kelham Island and on a busy day it’s one out, one in! All good stuff, so we’ll have some great street food, good drinks, stalls peddling artisan products and a stage from which to be entertained by music and DJs.

Town.

The way we use our town centre is ever-changing, we have evolved from a place to do your 'big shop' to a town centre full of local, independent businesses that you can't find anywhere else.

So, alongside Peddler Market Chesterfield’s independent traders will open for business as usual but many will be making a special effort, live music, acts and events throughout the day to seek out and enjoy, before you call into Peddler and if you want, continue into the small hours of the night.

Unhampered Live is a collective of businesses, acts and events coming together for one day only to make Chesterfield come alive!

It’s a chance for all of you who say ‘there’s nothing for me in town’ to give it a go and reacquaint yourself with the things that make this place fab. After all, Chesterfield is known as a ‘market town’, a town with a market but put a full stop between those two words and it takes on a new meaning. Market - a composition of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations, or infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. Townhuman settlement, a place where people live, the totality of human community with all the social, material, organisational, spiritual, and cultural elements that sustain it... wow, that's a bit deep, thanks Wikipedia.

The Peddler weekend is a chance to celebrate these two words, a place to engage and exchange, a place to live and explore.

As we go to print the market is still four weeks away and many businesses and acts are still coming together to decide who does what where, but we’ve included everything we know on the following pages.

Please bear in mind that things will change, events will come and go, but please check out the website below to stay up to date with the latest events and plan your day - now lets just hope the sun shines! Enjoy.

www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk/live-2023

Words: Paul Chapman

TAKING PLACE AT A RANGE OF GREAT INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

MORNING:

SORRY WE CANT PUT A BAND ON WE HAVE THE BUILDERS IN ... OFFER

Vanishing Point Records

The Yards

Unable to host a live act due to building work, Corey at Vanishing Point Records has a bespoke offer. Call in at Vanishing Point Records at any point during Peddler Market Day on Saturday 24 June and make a purchase to be entered in a giveaway draw to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend in store.

FB: @ vanishingpointrecords

WEST STUDIOS WORKSHOPS

Sheffield Road

Chesterfield’s very own creative space on Sheffield Road will be holding Arts Workshops in the morning and afternoon, ideal to call in as you head down to Peddler. At time of writing the fine details are still to be ironed out so head over to their website to find out what's happening and when.

www.weststudios.co.uk

FRED’S HABERDASHERY MINI MAKERS

West Bars

Fred's have everything the sewing hobby’ist will ever need. Let your mini makers indulge themselves for free! Donations of £1 to cover materials if they want to make more than one.

10am to 11am Bracelet making

11am to midday Dragonfly macrame key fob

1 to 2pm Bracelet making

2 to 3pm Dragonfly macrame key fob

FB: @fredshaberdashery

AFTERNOON:

QOOZIES 11AM TO 2PM

Steeplegate

Enjoy acoustic sessions somewhere between 11am and 2pm… ish, alongside good mood food, liquid sunshine, nutritious breakfast and lunch with a tasty twist, classic pancakes just like mama makes, vitamin packed juices and smoothies and fully loaded shakes.

IG: @qoozies

GLASTONBURY ON THE BIG SCREEN FROM MIDDAY

Vicar Lane

Virtual Glastonbury, sit back in your deck chair on the green, enjoy food from Pizza Pi and drinks from Chandlers pop up bar! The main stage sees Rick Astley and Raye plus others in the afternoon.

FB: @VicarLaneShoppingCentre

THE YARDS COLLECTIVE 1 TO 2PM

Falcon Yard S40 1QX

Pop up acoustic sessions in Falcon Yard as you get a sharp cut at The Barber Collective, make your purchase from Vanishing Point Records to be in with a chance of a voucher (see above), browse fashion and jewellery at M’s Gallery, pop into Delightful Décor or take in a coffee at No. 10.

THE POP UP POMEGRANATE LITERARY FESTIVAL 2PM & 3PM

Adorn Jewellers 2pm

The Shambles

Society Coffee Shop & Bar 3pm

Stephenson Place

A celebration of all things literary. Poetry recital and readings in The Shambles from around 2pm. Organised by Laura Dye and Hannah Keeling from x.thepomegranatebookclub. This event will be moving onto Society Coffee & Bar for continued speakers, presentations and discussion from around 3pm.

IG: @x.thepomegranatebookclub, @adornchesterfield & @societychesterfield

VINTAGE TEA ROOMS 2 TO 3PM

Steeplegate

Step back to a time when gentlemen wore hats, skirts were long and afternoon teas were where it’s at! So, why not enjoy an afternoon tea too! Acoustic sounds from 2 to 3pm.

FB: thecookedteapot

CAFÉ ONE 3PM

Soresby Street

Drop by on the way to Peddler and enjoy an acoustic session as you sample great coffee, fab cakes, shakes and … oh just call in and check out the menu!

IG: @cafeones40

ALBERT'S JÜNGERER BRUDER

Stephenson Place

“Play it once, Sam. For old times' sake” not quite Casablanca but enjoy a pianist playing soothing sounds and piano bar classics as you enjoy a drink and food at Albert’s.

IG: @ albertschesterfield

EVENING:

TALLBIRD RECORDS ACOUSTIC 4PM

Soresby Street

Look out for a live acoustic session at 4pm as Maria extends a warm welcome before they head off to Peddler themselves!

FB: @ TallbirdRecordShop

SUPPER CLUB 6 TO 9PM

The Cheese Factor

The Market Hall

The Cheese Factor are hosting their ‘Davidson's Supper Club’. Enjoy a cheese board from around the world and a glass of wine. 6 to 9pm at The Cheese Factor, 10 The Market Hall, Chesterfield. Tickets (£18 per person) only - limited availability - to book either message or come into the shop.

FB: @cheesefactorchesterfield

GLASTONBURY ON THE BIG SCREEN

Vicar Lane

The screening of Glastonbury continues - the main stage evening slot is taken by Lewis Capaldi and Lizzo. See afternoon entry for more info.

NIGHT:

GLASTONBURY ON THE BIG SCREEN

Vicar Lane

Virtual Glastonbury, sit back in your deck chair on the green, enjoy food from Pizza Pi and drinks from Chandlers pop up bar! Rock out to Saturday night headliners Guns & Roses at Vicar Lane, plus you don’t have to sleep under canvas afterwards… although there’s nothing stopping you when you get home!

FB: @VicarLaneShoppingCentre

APARTMENT

Church Way

Looking for a place to carry on the Peddler party? Head down to Apartment where they have a post Peddler DJ set into the early hours.

FB: @apartment.bar

EINSTEIN’ BAR

Holywell Street

Live music sessions in the bar throughout the day from midday onwards, plus a post Peddler DJ set to end what might be a rather long day! Check their socials for details.

IG: @einsteins.chesterfield

WORK IN PROGRESS!

There are quite a few businesses who will be putting on acts and music but at time of going to print the details of who and when haven’t been confirmed.

CHESTERFIELD ARMS

Newbold Road

Live music in the bar. Check their socials for details.

FB: @chezzyarms

DIRTY HABIT

Holywell Street

Live jazz in the bar. Check their socials for details.

FB: @dirtyhabit.chesterfield

THE RUTLAND

Stephenson Place

Live music throughout the day. Check their socials for details.

IG: @therutland

THANKS A BUNCH

The Market Hall

Check out their socials, plans are in place, but details will follow online as things weren't quite sorted when we went to print!

FB: @thanksabunchchesterfield

He held your hand when you learned to walk.

He held you upright as you pedalled alone. His taxi awaits your call.

He’s always there for you.

Time for a little thank you.

Happy Fathers Day Dad.

Photo: Laura

Mini Masterpieces

The Chesterfield Postcard Show

Words: Paul Chapman & Simon Paterson

Image: Dave Elsom

Last edition we mentioned the Postcard Show, organised by Junction Arts and on display for a couple of weeks at West Studios, Sheffield Road.

I'm pleased to say that the covers on this edition and S41 Local both feature cards from artists who took place.

A few words from Layla, a student at Chesterfield college, on her lovely duck image. "I chose to draw the duck because I have a fondness for ducks, and they remind me of 'home'; I moved up to Chesterfield from Devon last summer and the heartwarming aspect really fitted the theme for me.

"I enjoyed the creative freedom that we had with the postcard project, and also the long deadline! It was such a nice experience and a wonderful gateway taster into working for clients.

"It's really cool to have my work sold, and it feels great to be helping the community!"

S41 Local chose an image by Dave Elsom who just so happens to be one of the organisers of the Chesterfield Postcard Show.

Dave created several, wonderful, postcards for the Chesterfield Postcard Show, which featured 329 original pieces of art on display by 173 artists!

“A few years ago, I took part in a postcard show out in the Peak District and I thought, wouldn’t it be great if we bought this to Chesterfield. So, I approached Hannah at Junction Arts who was instantly on board and this is our second year running it,” says Dave.

Simon from S41 Local says, "I visited the Chesterfield Postcard Show several times before deciding which one to feature on our front cover. All the postcards are displayed anonymously, so it was by pure luck (and talent) that I picked Dave’s out."

“The hare and the sun is a picture of a lino print that I did which is based on a wooden Sculpture in Meersbrook Park in Sheffield. There is a run and walk called the Round Sheffield Walk that I have run and walked a few times. One time I was walking, I spotted this beautiful 5ft tall hare, so I took a picture of it and turned it into a lino print,” smiles Dave.

Hannah from Junction arts says, "200 people have come down to see the show in the last ten days, including over the opening weekend, many of whom purchased a postcard. So far, the amount raised exceeds £1,200 which enables Junction Arts to continue their important work in our community.

“The Chesterfield Postcard Show 2023 has been sponsored by Rosewood Wealth Management. This support has meant we could expand the show and run outreach workshops within the town centre, increasing accessibility to people.” s“We are so grateful to the artists and groups who have created and donated their work in the theme of ‘Wish You Were Here’, Both Dave and I were totally blown away by the support and growth in uptake for the second show. We can’t wait to see what 2024’s show will be like,” Hannah says.

“The money raised goes towards Junction Arts community projects and events in the area, supporting people's well-being using the arts. Best way to find out where we will be next is to head to our website or follow us on social media,” says Hannah.

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Home.

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: My phone

Chesterfield is my home, it’s the place I live, moving in over 20 years ago now, it’s where my family go to school, walk, ride, shop, etc etc. I love it. Moving from Nottingham where I lived previously it’s a breath of fresh air.

It's easy to be a bit overly critical of our town, 'there are too many empty shops, parking is expensive' etc but look around and I don’t think we’re in such a bad place. Three things have crossed my radar recently, the Celebrate Chesterfield event back in March, Ghost Town - a heartfelt letter from a local resident about the state of our town centre and the recent news that Chesterfield tops a travel guide as the best place in the England to bring up a family.

Celebrate Chesterfield: An annual event, hosted by Destination Chesterfield, targeting positive news and change, and sharing this news with the business community. Ok, it’s a chance for everyone to pat themselves on the back, but it does show that we are doing well. Dignitaries and business leaders took to the podium and told us how well we’re doing; new major businesses signing up to space at Markham Vale, major investment secured for Staveley, we have good housing stock, the college scored ‘good’ by OFSTED, people relocating to Chesterfield where they can easily work from home and no longer need to be located in the big Cities. Many more positives continued to be celebrated throughout the morning.

Ghost Town: In March I received a letter from a local resident referring to Chesterfield as a ‘ghost town’. It was written by someone who clearly has a deep love for the town that has been their lifelong home, however they've seen the town deteriorate to a point they feel something needs to be said.

I plan to meet up with the author and cover this in more detail in a later edition, but for now I read through the points and considered how someone might feel given the state of the high street and town centre.

There has been a lot of change, and that's inevitable. The use of town centres is changing, major retailers now target an online audience and move out of town, and the ease with which we can order the weekly shop and have it delivered to our door is massively convenient. But that results in a drop in footfall, people simply don’t go out to shop like they used to.

As a result, many feel that the place simply isn’t what it was. But there is an army of small independent businesses that want to do something different, to create an experience, to welcome us warmly into their businesses giving a level of service that makes us return. Small retail businesses run by passionate people alongside great places to eat, drink, socialisewith the major chains on the edges of town with a handy carpark outside… sound familiar?

We all have a role to play in helping these businesses to be the change – use them. Seek out the little shops, (visit www.unhamperedchesterfield.co.uk) support them and spend your money – success breeds success and more businesses will come!

As I say, we’ll do more on this, we have some questions about how we deal with certain issues but I honestly think there are many people who really care about creating a town we can be proud of.

No 2: The UK's second-best place to live. Our town has been recognised by travel guide website, enjoytravel.com as the best town in England, and the 2nd best in the UK to raise a family, losing out only to Aberdeen, thanks to our ‘affordable and appealing houses and excellent schooling options.’

Enjoytravel.com ranked the towns and cities based on property prices and average salaries (house price-to-income ratio), education and safety, plus access to green spaces, transport links and family-friendly attractions.

My first reaction to this is, don’t tell everyone! I honestly believe it’s the people who live here that make our community special – not the property prices or the schools, although it helps! My wife was telling me earlier, “I walked down Chatsworth Road on a beautiful day this week and virtually everyone looked me in the eye and said ‘morning, lovely day…’ or similar. I popped into Dotique, Fresh Ideas and Libby’s … and came back with a sense of wellbeing.”

So, let’s keep smiling, being friendly, letting people out of junctions, it’s things like that that makes Chesterfield great and makes it a better place to live! Home.

I’ll just leave it there.

Paving Planet

Quality Paving Products from a new local supplier.

Words: Paul Chapman

Paving Planet, based in Sheepbridge, is one of the UK's leading exterior paving solutions companies, founded in 2022 by local business owner Dan Humphries joined this year by Charlotte White. “With outdoor living becoming increasingly popular, Paving Planet was set up in early 2022 to specialise in providing affordable and beautiful outdoor living spaces,” says Daniel from Paving Planet. “We have over 20 years of experience in the building and landscaping supplies trade, so our team of experts really know their stuff, plus we're happy to be on-hand 24/7 to offer guidance and advice to help transform your exterior spaces.”

Paving Planet are continually sourcing an everexpanding range of new materials, working with trusted export partners to bring their customers the very best in landscaping and garden materials from around the world. “What’s great is that due to favourable shipping rates, we can now offer the absolute best prices throughout our range and additional discounts on bulk pallet and trade purchases,” adds Daniel.

Whether you're looking to transform your patio, garden, path, or driveway, they have a huge range of top-quality tiles, slabs and cobbles on offer in a great choice of porcelain, sandstone, granite or limestone and in a range of stunning colours.

Check out their website for the latest products and prices or call down for a chat and turn that outdoor project from a dream to a reality. “We have a wealth of knowledge available so can help you with product choice to ensure your final design not only looks stunning but will stand the test of time, and is still looking fantastic for years to come.”

www.pavingplanet.co.uk

Cup & Saucer: Half Full Independent

shops; use them or lose them!

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: Cup & Saucer

Gail Hannan is a cup half full kind of person, she has energy and tenacity and is the driving force behind Cup & Saucer, a business selling speciality teas and tea products, that was established just before Christmas 2017. Gail loves tea, and was inspired by her daughter, to follow her dream and do something she’d enjoy, following redundancy from her job of 15 years.

I recently heard Gail had closed the doors on her high street shop (spoiler, she’s still selling online), and I was interested to find out more, so met her in Host Coffee, Clay Cross for breakfast... smashed avo and a flat white, which I can recommend if you’re interested!

Gail created her own tea blends at home and decided to invest £500 and see what happened ‘nothing ventured nothing gained and all that’.

“I took a market stall in Matlock, produced eight tea blends in bright bags, hampers and things to accompany making a brew, tea pots etc.” explains Gail. “It was a real success, and I sold all my stock. A great start, but it only covered my costs, with no profit. It’s hard starting up a small business.

“I had a part time job and was doing markets at the weekends, but received a welcome surprise about six months in, when I won ‘Food Producer of The Year’ award at Destination Chesterfield’s annual event, now the Love Chesterfield awards.

“This was a massive boost; it opened doors, and I started wholesaling my teas to cafes and gift shops across the county. From my small start, I needed more space, at home we were disappearing under boxes, hampers, tea leaves etc,” laughs Gail.

“In January 2019 we moved Cup & Saucer to a small, rented unit in Bolsover but within a year had outgrown the space. I moved to a retail unit, with a workspace and storage at the back, on the High Street in Clay Cross. The workplace and storage were my priority, but it came with the added benefit of a shop front. In February 2020 I hosted an open day and there were queues down the street, people loved the new shop, I was thrilled.”

We all know what’s coming next. 23 March 2020

Gail was forced to close her doors, along with many many other businesses.

“We didn’t know what lockdown would mean for our businesses,” says Gail. “I was worried but determined not to be beaten. I started selling online and offered free delivery, going to a particular area each day. The first week saw a trickle of orders, but I was talking to other local businesses, and we started to deliver more products. I contacted other local producers and asked if they would like their products in my hampers for delivery. They would drop their stock

with me and I took just 20% as commission on the stock I sold.

“I was selling hampers that people sent as gifts to friends and family they couldn’t see. It went crazy. Partnering with Urban flamingo, whose gift cards I used in the hampers, we were doing 20+ deliveries a day and posting 40+ packages.”

This continued up to Christmas 2021.

During lockdowns Gail reopened the shop but decided to relocate to ‘The Hub’ where she could share space in a tearoom, it felt like a good match and was going well.

Gail explains, “It was Christmas 2022 when things started to become strange, sales started to drop off, it felt like Christmas wasn’t going to start.

“My regular customers were still supporting me, but were spending less, shopping wisely, buying more considered products. Many of those who shopped with me through Covid simply disappeared.

“After Christmas, trade was exceptionally slow, it was quiet in store, wholesaling and online. I returned to the markets and my regular customers continued to shop with Cup & Saucer, but footfall almost disappeared.

“This meant I had to close the shop, it was a sad decision,” says Gail. “I might return to the high street at some point but right now Cup and Saucer continues online, working from The Hub, where I have a work and storage area.”

Gail’s enthusiasm and ability to build relationships has also brought together Clay Cross high street businesses to run the TotallyLocally Fiver Fest scheme, she clearly has a desire to help and ensure small businesses around her succeed and her priority is clear, she cares.

Today, Cup & Saucer trade online from the website below so if you like a fine, unique, locally blended tea, give it a try.

So, the moral I take from Gail’s story is… if you want to see a high street with thriving unique, independent business, where the business owners have a passion for what they do and breathe life into the community, their fate is in your hands! Get out there, spend your money wisely and keep them alive!

I hope Gail finds a slot back on the High Street when the time is right, and fingers crossed; her cup remains a minimum half full at all times.

Does your short-sighted child have an eye disease called myopia? (Yes)

“Short-sight” is a colloquial name for the medical term “Myopia”, which is a disease. If your child has ‘short-sight’, a minus number in their prescription (e.g. -3D) then they have ‘myopia’.

The more myopia your child has (i.e., the more ‘short-sighted’ they are) the greater their risk of detached retinas, glaucoma and early cataracts later in life.

Good News! If you start early, myopia can now be stabilised with myopia control glasses, day lenses or night lenses plus lifestyle changes such as more time outdoors and adapted screen time. This can decrease their risks of developing eye diseases in later life by up to 40%.

Myopia usually develops in childhood, caused by the eyeball growing too long, meaning light cannot focus properly on back of the eye. This results in distance vision being blurry and, the higher the prescription, the worse the vision.

Myopia management is an intervention that can slow the progression of myopia reducing risks of sight threatening eye diseases in the future along with reducing the final prescription once a child's eyesight stabilises in adulthood.

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To find out

Your Health & Wellbeing

Saturday 22 July: Health & Wellbeing Day Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre

Words: Suzanne Smith

If the last three years have taught us anything, it’s that your health and wellbeing really are a priceless commodity – as the adage goes, “your health is your wealth.”

Scientific research has repeatedly shown that stress, worry, and anxiety play a significant role in illness. The 2022 Health & Safety at Work Report published by the Health & Safety Executive in Nov 2022*1 showed that, of the 1.8m workers suffering from work related ill health, 900,000 people, 50% of the total, were cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety.

One way that you can maintain your health and wellbeing is to pay attention to your own levels of stress, worry, and anxiety. Understanding the impact they have within your body, and

having a toolkit of techniques that you can draw upon to minimise that impact, can make a significant difference to your health.

Your ability to cope with stress, worry and anxiety varies from day to day and shows up in all sorts of diverse ways affecting you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Being able to recognise how your stress, anxiety and worry show up in your body is crucial. Once you know your own signs, you can then take steps to change what’s going on for you.

Human beings have evolved over time to have a very efficient way of responding to physically stressful situations. You may have heard if referred to as the “fight, flight or freeze” response when your body kicks into red alert, sending adrenaline and

cortisol surging around your body to prepare you to act: to fight, to flee or to freeze. Once you have acted, the levels of adrenaline and cortisol in your system decline and your body can return to its more normal state, sometimes referred to as “rest & digest.”

The flip between these two states happens without your conscious control. It is governed by your autonomic nervous system and allows you to handle threats and stress over short periods of time without any longterm impact to your body. These days, physically stressful threats are not so much a part of everyday life. However, emotional, and mental stress, worry, and anxiety are. Your body responds to these threats in the same way, putting you into “fight, flight or freeze” mode for extended periods. As a result, your body’s ability to function normally can become severely compromised, leading to lots of symptoms.

You can use your toolkit of techniques that work for you on a physical, mental, and emotional level to flip your body out of “fight, flight, or freeze” mode.

As you help your body to spend more time in “rest & digest” mode, it will be able to function properly, any symptoms associated with stress, worry and anxiety will decrease, and you’ll have more energy -

because you won’t be on red alert all the time!

A key to supporting your body when you are feeling stressed, worried, or anxious is to pay attention to what is happening for you right at this moment, also known as “being present.”

When under pressure, it’s quite normal for your thoughts to dwell on what you could have, should have or ought to have done or to play out how you fear things might go in the future. The problem is that neither looking back nor looking forward helps you to manage what’s happening within your body right now. So, anything that you can do to enable your body, your thoughts, and your emotions, to be focused on the here and now is hugely beneficial.

Ways to be present include:

On a physical level: some form of activity that requires you to pay attention to what your

body is doing such as running or going to the gym, doing an exercise class, swimming, walking, yoga, Pilates.

On an emotional level: making time to connect with your feelings, both good and bad can help you to process what’s going on. Activities such as meditation, prayer, journaling, breathing exercises are all great ways to acknowledge and honour how you feel rather than allow stress, worry and anxiety to mask those feelings.

On a mental level: the thoughts that are whirring round in your mind can become all-consuming and take up a lot of your energy. Activities such as crafting, gardening, reading, walking, solving crosswords and puzzles, meeting a friend for a natter, singing, can all give your brain something else to focus on instead of your stress, worry, or anxiety.

At Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre we believe that putting small changes in place make a big difference to your health and wellbeing, enabling you, and your body, to cope with life’s ups and downs.

To support you to live well, we host a monthly Chronic Fatigue Recovery Group. In July we are holding our first Health & Wellbeing Day, 'Feel Good This Summer' - details below.

Saturday 22 July:

Health & Wellbeing Day

Feel Good This Summer

Open to all.

LEVEL Centre

Hidden gem, call in. There you go article complete!

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: Level Centre

Iwas invited down to LEVEL Centre in Rowsley for the opening of Nature Machine, an exhibition by The Brew Projects team. Inspired by the artists’ trips to Derbyshire including their visits to the nearby Nine Ladies Stone Circle, and Bakewell Old House Museum, Nature Machine is full of accessible sensory experiences that visitors can touch as well as see and hear.

Also on display (to the end of June), is Radical Bodies, where the artists involved provide a rare opportunity for disabled people to define their own image. The self-portraits were made with the complete creative control of the artists they represent; they are a reflection of the agency and individuality that is so often erased in their public image and provide a rare opportunity for you to consider disabled people as they wish to be seen, rather than how you expect them to appear.

LEVEL is based in a fantastic looking, RIBA award winning building, nestled on the corner opposite

Peak Village, almost hidden away. I arranged a visit to see Emma Oaks, Marketing & Audience Development Manager, this time I noticed some brown tourist signs that mentioned LEVEL centre, so perhaps not as hidden as I thought.

LEVEL is a charity, originally called First Movement, that opened its purpose-built contemporary arts centre in Rowsley in 2008.Founded by Peter Shelton, Peter was included in the Independent on Sunday’s “happy list”, acknowledging the huge impact his work had on the happiness of so many, so they were off to a good start. “The building is designed to be accessible,” explains Emma, “60 windows allow natural light to flood the building and we have various exhibition spaces in which to present visual digital and performance work.”

On the day I arrived, a group rehearsing for a live performance which was due to be live streamed later in the day, the place had a real buzz about it.

The exhibitions were on display in the main corridor and one of the exhibition spaces, workshops and rehearsals in the second exhibition space, the adjacent annex and even the kitchen was being used!

“Our mission is to celebrate the art that ‘difference’ makes,” explains Emma. “Our focus is on providing creative channels for people with disabilities and giving artists of all ages space in which to create. Our exhibitions and digital installations are open to the public, with access being considered at every stage of our work.”

This had me thinking, life as an artist or creative is hard enough, I can’t imagine what this would be like given the extra pressure of a disability. Emma, mentioned ‘spoon theory’ to me, I looked it up. The spoon theory is a metaphor describing the amount of physical and/or mental energy that a person has available for daily activities and tasks, and how it can become limited, it explains how someone might use 4 of their 5 daily spoons simply getting out of bed, cleaned and fed, leaving them low on energy and making it difficult to be creative for the day.

Right now, LEVEL has a 'call out' for work from disabled artists for their public visual art exhibition over the summer, they look to change exhibitions three times a year so there’s always something different to see at the centre.

As well as exhibitions the LEVEL holds various workshops, for instance on Monday night the Youth Collective created a giant Lego city and next week are trying stop-go animation. The building is all on one level and has a mobile hoist, shower bed and Braille signage. They also loan out ear defenders and have visual and sensory stories on the website to help plan your visit.. Above all, the team at LEVEL are warm and friendly and just want more people to visit the centre and experience the digital and visual art that is created there

The thing I really liked about LEVEL is that you can book an hour session to see the exhibitions exclusively in your family group, and there are wrap around activities too so that you will easily fill your hour.

If you want to call into LEVEL you could team it with a coffee and browse at Peak Village, they are a short walk over the road. There will also be a popup exhibition at Peak Village, although this only runs until 18 June so you'll need to be quick. Alternatively, there is a relatively new cycle track that runs from Matlock to Rowsley along Darley Dale, so you could lock the bike up and drop in, and if you plan to do the Peak District Boundary walk, it’s on the route!

I asked Emma what’s she loves most about LEVEL, “I’ve been in position two years now and love the place, Monday’s LEVEL Makes group has a particularly special atmosphere, people singing, being creative, I love to see people coming together in this way.”

LEVEL is unique to the Peak District and is free to visit, so please call in if you pass, and if you’re a business and looking for a venue to hire they’d be interested to hear from you… and of course ensure you mention where you saw them!

LEVEL Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL

E: info@levelcentre.com www.levelcentre.com

Images: Clockwise from opposite top, Viewing work in the corridor, the team at LEVEL, investigating Nature Machine, the exhibition space, LEVEL centre building.

Here comes the summer!

On 13 July we see our annual summer showcase take place. This year our brand new Year 7 pupils will be treated to a matinee showcase before we open our doors at 6:30pm.

Weather permitting, our audience will enjoy drinks and canapes in the Willow Tree area of the school grounds, with live musical accompaniment from Brookfield students.

The audience will then be led into the theatre by our newly formed Samba band, before being treated to an evening of dance, song, musical theatre, music and spoken word.

The evening will be catered by our wonderful BPFA and is a fantastic way to end a busy academic school year.

Information about tickets can be found on the school website or through Ticket Source.

Those of us in the Sixth Form completing a Level 3 Diploma in Criminology have already had internal assessments this year on Awareness of Crime and join Y11 and Y13 students in the exam hall to sit a Criminological Theory paper this summer. There are so many theories to learn!

For many students sitting exams this summer, the usual nerves are exacerbated as these are the first formal exams they will have taken, the pandemic lockdown having meant that teacher and centrebased assessments replaced the usual 1-3 hour papers. While these Teacher and Centre Assessed Grades (TAGs and CAGs) were rigorously set up, marked and moderated, there is nothing quite like the routines and silence of a large hall filled with fellow candidates to evoke the heady mixture of fear, anticipation and excitement that few of us will be able to recall without breaking into a sweat. In addition, the allowance made for students over recent years because of the impact of Covid 19 has now disappeared. Advance information on topics released to students last year is no longer available.

Testing Times

Exam season is in full swing for both Year 11s and 13s up and down the country. Consequently, stress levels are also up – and rarely down. Exam stress can be brought on by a multitude of things, such as feeling unprepared, or pressure from others to do well. This can spiral into further issues, such as insomnia.

So what can we do? It may be too late for your loved ones this year, but file these away for the future – it’s mock exams for Y10 and Y12 soon! There are many ways that students can cope with exam stress. First, acknowledge your achievements with your revision. Even getting ten minutes of revision done daily is better than no revision at all. Take breaks when needed and make sure you are eating and sleeping well. Those living with tested teens will have their own ways of supporting – and coping. Balancing offers of fun breaks with reminders about the need to focus can be a way to help us all to survive these tricky times.

And remember: while the exam period may bring some “break” from the normal routines of school, teachers, tutors and senior staff are always on hand to offer advice.

Words: Sky-Louise Randall

Liv and Defne rehearse a lyrical dance for the show.

Bookshops

Words: Ed Fordham

It is with some considerable pride that I boast that I run the only second-hand bookshop in Chesterfield. It wasn’t a claim I set out to have as my own – but when the shop opened in the Market Hall there was much comment from shoppers that Chesterfield has got back a second-hand shop. I'm happy to make the boast to friends and family and I use it as a conversation piece to say how great the town is. But I realise it is actually a very special ‘book town’.

As well as Brockwell Books, we also boast a Waterstone’s, and we also have The Works. There are also several outlets that sell new books but by far the most impressive and unexpected range is at the Visitor Information Centre next to the Crooked Spire Church – there you will find a very comprehensive spread of books about the Town, the County, and the Peak District. But the conversation doesn’t end there – when I had my outdoor market stall, I stood next to bookdealer Peter Saltmarsh. He is a professional and experienced second hand and antiquarian bookdealer and every Thursday and Saturday he has a superb and eclectic stock (all at very reasonable prices). Then there is the unforgettable Ricard Archer who sells all his books on the Thursday Market at £1 each, 6 books for £5. The prices are eye wateringly low so get there early to grab a bargain. Of course, mention must be made of Mike who runs the Chesterfield arm of Blanchard’s Books, and one cannot forget the host of books on mining, Derbyshire, and Sheffield (along with the glassware and jigsaws) sold by John and Maureen Boston. Down by the Market Hall on Thursday there is Louis’ range of hardbacks with a great selection on military and historical books, and we can’t leave out Deb’s who stands every Saturday and Thursday with her extensive stock of mainly paperback novels by the

most popular modern authors. In addition, there are five or six other traders who regularly stand on a Thursday who have a good spattering of books on their stalls.

So, that’s a pretty good offer for any town. But it is also worth remembering the role that Charity Shops play in selling books. By far the largest selection and indeed the best arranged is Oxfam in Packer’s Row, we always check out The RSCA shop – small but great value and well presented with a great turnover of stock. And there is a sweep of other charity shops: Mind and British Heart Foundation are well worth the visit, and both invest a lot of time in ensuring they have good books in great condition.

So, next time someone says – “ooh Brockwell Books, the only second hand-bookshop in town” –can I urge you to follow it up with the insight above. Every Thursday and every Saturday we have at least five or six regular book dealers standing on the open-air Market and between them they cover most tastes and interests. When you consider the Charity Sector and the retail book shops and throw in the Visitor Information Centre, then it is impressive.

And I stand by my claim and my assertion that Chesterfield is a “book town”.

And if that is not enough bookshops for you, and if you go down the route of citing towns with bigger and better bookshops – then I say this. No other bookshop has signed copies of the two books by award winning journalist and author Alan Hurndall, Pottery Cottage, and The Crooked Spire Killings. They are honest, stark, gruesome, and brilliant. And Brockwell Books of Chesterfield is the only place where all the copies that we have for sale are signed – and we are mighty proud of that. See you soon See you soon, Ed Fordham, Proprietor.

Brockwell Books, The Market Hall, Chesterfield S40 1AR.

Ben Vernon Charity Ride

Vicar Lane: Sunday 2 July

Words & Images: Nigel Vernon

We started the Ben Vernon Charity Ride in 2019,in memory of our dear son, who died of Non Hodgkin Lymphoma in November 2018.

In the previous July, Ben had ridden the Etape du Tour, an event for amateur riders, which is the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. He raised funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, so we thought what better tribute to Ben, a charity cycle ride.

This year's ride starts once again, under the Big Screen on Vicar Lane, on Sunday 2 July, with the kind permission and assistance of the Vicar Lane Management team. There are two routes, a family friendly 4.5 mile route, this is mainly on cycle paths with two short road sections, going down by the Chesterfield canal and then returning to the finish via the Stonegravels way, and the 14.5 mile route, which takes in the Transpennine trail; Staveley, Inkersall and Brimington Common, finally looping back to Chesterfield. Both rides will be led, and also the routes will be waymarked. Both rides are billed as self sufficient, eg: riders need to be responsible for their own refreshments and mechanicals etc.

Signing in starts at 10am, with the rides starting at 10:30am, anyone wishing to participate can either donate through the justgiving page below, or make a cash donation on the day. There is no set fee to take part, so please donate what you can. All donations will be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK, a very worthy cause.

www.justgiving.com/Nigel-Vernon3

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Plastic Free Festival

Sunday 16 July New Square, Chesterfield

Words: Plastic Free Chesterfield

Back for its third year, the Plastic Free Festival returns to Chesterfield for a day of ethically conscious shopping, creative craft workshops, children's entertainment, tasty food and drink and live performances. A fantastic family-fun day out with the sole purpose of helping you to reduce your single-use plastics and live a plastic free lifestyle.

At the festival you will find stunning products from local, independent businesses, all without any plastic!

There will be live music throughout the day from local musicians such as Ada Blue, Mr Bunny, Dukeries Ukeries, and headliner, North Ridge.

You can enjoy delicious food and drink at the festival from a number of caterers, including Mexican Mare, Feast from the East, Veggies Catering Campaign and others. In keeping with the ethos of the festival it is recommended that you bring your own reusable bags, cups, containers and cutlery.

Finally, you will no doubt enjoy the many craft workshops taking place, including make a willow tension tray, a nature based natural material craft activity, and a repair station, where you'll learn how to darn clothes, patch holes, and replace buttons!

The festival this year is kindly sponsored by Sheffield reusable container business, Loadhog, who have kindly purchased a

quantity of reusable pint cups for the festival which you can hire to use at a pop-up bar.

The first festival took place in August 2021 and was a great success. If you'd like to volunteer, become a sponsor, or find out more about who is appearing, see below.

theplasticfreefestival.co.uk.

The Plastic Free Festival takes place on Sunday 16 July 2023 between 10am and 4pm at New Square Chesterfield.

Since 2019 Chesterfield has been home to Plastic Free Chesterfield, a community campaign dedicated to

minimising Chesterfield’s contribution to the single-use plastic crisis. Chesterfield is an accredited Plastic Free Community with Surfers Against Sewage.

There are many ways in which people and organisations can support the campaign and Chesterfield is lucky to have 10 schools signed up as Plastic Free Schools, 65 Plastic Free Business Champions, 45 Plastic Free Allies and hundreds of supporters.

See the website below for info on Plastic Free Chesterfdield. plasticfreechesterfield.org.uk

An Ode To The Leadmill

Reader Victoria Ruck shares her passion for the iconic venue.

Words & Image: Victoria Ruck

If you catch a train to Sheffield and walk two minutes up the road to The Leadmill, you’ll find a temple to the age-old music culture that has echoed throughout its walls. The Leadmill Archives, currently showing on a weekly basis, are a heartfelt tribute to the rich history of one of the nation’s most loved venues, showing old signed gig set lists, posters and merchandise.

so began its intrinsic role in Sheffield’s nightlife. It blossomed into an icon for music lovers and concert goers across the UK, becoming home to a wide spectrum of vibrant club nights and live music. The Leadmill stage has seen gigs performed by legends such as Pulp, Manic Street Preachers and The Killers, and was witness to, and played a key part in the rise of Arctic Monkeys. Since March of 2022, The Leadmill has been under threat after landlords, the Electric Group, served an eviction notice, with effect a year after, intent on refurbishing the venue and relaunching it as part of the Electric Group and under a different name, “Electric Sheffield.” This caused uproar within the wider community and amongst musicians, who spoke out against the closure and joined the campaign to save The Leadmill. Fans were encouraged to sign the petition to suspend section 25 of the Landlord and Tenant Act that permits landlords to end a tenancy which would protect Grassroots Music Venues from the same demise. This current standing section allows landlords to evict tenants.

It is heartbreaking to see such an important piece of Sheffield's history disappearing. Venues such as The Leadmill are slowly becoming lost to us, and we must protect them. They expose us to up and coming artists, in a world of a fastly rising abundance of more filtered, hand picked music. The Leadmill’s closure could be the first toll of a death knell for local artistic individuality, closing such an important Sheffield venue could mean that other smaller venues become at risk.

This prolific past dates back to 1980, when the Leadmill first opened as a Community Centre in the former flour mill to offer a cultural landscape for the creatives of the city. It was a Sheffield steel slam against Margaret Thatcher’s iron grip. The venue turned its focus to young people by hosting recreational activities to encourage arts education in response to the high rates of unemployment as a consequence of the steelworks Closures. When the venue received its alcohol license in 1982,

To lose The Leadmill would be to lose one of Sheffield’s greatest cultural assets. Its heartfelt charm is proud to form a part of the city’s heritage and is adored and supported by the community around it. The Leadmill forms part of the city’s heartbeat which uplifts Sheffield and its people. Ed: This is just Victoria's view but it's shared by many, whatever you feel about small venues being soaked up as part of a larger group... remember to show some support and visit those independent venues as often as you can.

'What's On' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 14,500 homes. If you have an event to list, please just drop an email to Paul: paul@s40local.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS

Thu 22 June to Mon 3 July:

A Windrush Celebration 10am to 4pm at Chesterfield Library. See accachesterfield.org.uk for more info.

Sat 24 & Sun 25:

Summer Exhibition & Sale

The Chesterfield Art Club will be holding its Summer Exhibition & Sale of work at The Cavendish Village Hall, School Lane, Beeley DE4 2NU from 10am to 4.30pm daily.

The Exhibition coincides with Open Gardens Beeley in Bloom weekend.

Until Fri 30 June: Radical Bodies

Exhibition at Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL. See levelcentre.com/ radical-bodies for more info.

Sat 3 to Fri 9 July: Printworks

Sheffield Printmakers Exhibition. 10am to 4pm at Dronfield Hall Barn, S18 1PX. Also Nov & Dec. See FB @sheffieldprintmakers

Until Fri 1 September: Nature Machine Exhibition at Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL See levelcentre.com/ nature-machine for more info.

JUNE

Mon 5: Holmebrook Valley ride with chips

Part of the Chesterfield Cycling Festival. See chesterfieldcc.org.uk

Mon 5: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture - Birds of Metropolitan Vancouver. Speaker Frank Wharram. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Road, S40 3AW. Admission is open to all, members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Wed 7: Holymoorside Horticultural Society

Dahlias From Tuber To Showbench

A talk by Ian Sutherland. 7:30pm URC meeting room Cotton Mill Hill Holymoorside. T: 01246 568000 for details.

Wed 7: Chesterfield RSPB Midweek walk

- Blackmoor

Start at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Wed 7: Dr Bike Free Repairs

Langer Field. Part of the Chesterfield Cycling Festival. See chesterfieldcc.org.uk

Sat 10: 40 Mile Loop Ride

Part of the Chesterfield Cycling Festival. See chesterfieldcc.org.uk

Sat 10: Gloria - Vivaldi & Rutter Concert at Rose Hill United Reformed Church, 22 Soresby Street.

Sat 10: Muddy Church Birthday

2 to 4pm at St John's Church Walton. A place for all ages to wander and wonder together, connect with God and have fun outdoors (+ optional 2km walk). Free event includes themed crafts and refreshments. For info please call 01246 566205 or e: office@stjohnswalton.co.uk

Sun 11: Chesterfield Record Fair Market Place. See FB: aarecordfairs

Sun 11: Dr Bike Free Repairs

Hollingwood Hub. Part of the Chesterfield Cycling Festival. See chesterfieldcc.org.uk

Sun 11 to Wed 14: Chesterfield Festival of Cricket

Why not take a picnic and enjoy the cricket action as a family? Derbyshire take on Yorkshire. Queen’s Park, Chesterfield. See cricket.derbyshireccc.com.

Thu 15: Chesterfield Jazz - Vimala Rowe, Vocals.

Chesterfield Jazz Club 7:30pm @The Olde House, Loundsley Green Road S40 4RN. Tickets £12.50. www.chesterfieldjazz.co.uk

Thu 15: Dirty Dusting

The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Sat 17: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripRSPB St Aiden’s Reserve

Start at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sun 18: Father's Day

Time to treat Dad with a gift to show him how much he's appreciated, socks, beers, gins and chocolates are all available locally from any of Chesterfield's great independent businesses!

Sun 18: Father’s Day Service

With gifts for all ages. 10:45am Sunday morning. The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road.

Sun 18: Chesterfield Festival of Cricket

Take a picnic & enjoy the cricket action as a family? Vitality Blast - Yorkshire Vikings. Queen’s Park ground. www.cricket.derbyshireccc.com.

Mon 19: CADLHS

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

Peter Milner on The Trust & restoration of Wingfield Station. Chesterfield & District

Local History Society. 7:30pm @St

Thomas Centre. Members free visitors £3 Refreshments.

Tue 20: The Lady Boys of Bangkok

The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Thu 22: Windrush Stories

Talk and Discussion. 5 to 6pm at Chesterfield Library. For more info see www.accachesterfield.org.uk

Fri 23: Peddler Market Chesterfield

Evening event in New Square. Street food, stalls and live music 4 to 10pm. See article. See www.peddler.market now and FB & IG: @peddlermkt to stay up to date.

Fri 23: Open Mic Night

Hosted by the Pomegranate Youth Theatre at the Studio Theatre, West Studios, Chesterfield College. Tickets: £7/5 applicants watch for free. See pomytheatre. co.uk for more info.

Sat 24: Peddler Market Chesterfield

Peddler Market comes to Chesterfield! The highly popular street food market born in Sheffield brings some of the greatest food and drink vendors in the area, plus fashion, art and live music. An afternoon and evening of great music, even better food and all-around good vibes. Midday through to 9:30pm in New Square, Chesterfield. See www.peddler.market now and FB & IG: @peddlermkt to stay up to date.

Sat 24:

Unhampered Live

A host of events in and around the town centre as Chesterfield goes 'live' in support of Sheffield's Peddler Market. A great selection of events from morn' 'till night in places you'd expect performance and some you might not. Events for all the family, see article and website below.

www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk/ live-2023.

Fri 23 & Sat 24: Open Gardens

10am to 5pm @330 Old Road. See advert on previous page.

Sat 24 & Sun 25: Chesterfield Canal Fesitval

The Trust’s trip boats in action, Pleasley Vale Canoe & Activity Club, canoeing, mini-digger, music, dance & street theatre, birds of prey, children’s rides, water walking balls, bumper boats, spinning bumper carz, Newfoundland rescue dogs, wildlife groups, face painting, craft stalls, charity stalls, food stalls & Real Ale bar. £6, Under 16s free. See chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Sat 24: Open Summer Show

Holymoorside Horticultural Society. 2:30 to 4:30pm (visitors) at Holymoorside Village Hall. Sweet peas Roses, Garden flower, and much more. Staging from 10am to 1pm (exhibitors). Enquiries & schedules call: 01246 568000 or 569059.

Sat 24: Swing Commanders

In concert at the Canal Festival. Tickets from £12.50. Onsite parking & Real Ale bar. See chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Sat 24: Gala Concert

Staveley & District Churches United Choir. In aid of Cameron Day Charitable Trust. 7:30pm at Hasland Village Hall. Tickets call 01246 238143 or e: juliehunt54@ outlook.com

Sat 24: Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir Summer Concert

Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana, Verdi's chorus of Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco and the eerie Witches Chorus from Verdi's Macbeth, and more. 7.30pm at Church of St Mary & All Saints. £14 (adults), £12 (seniors), £5 (concs) & under 16s free. E: ticketoffice@chestphilchoir.org. uk or see Chesterfield Visitor Info. Centre.

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Sat 24: The Shambles @The Fox & Goose.

See FB: FoxandGooseChesterfield Sun 25: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

Sun 25: Old Brampton Church Fayre

Fun for all the family, stalls, games, refreshments, grand prize draw, Holymoorside brass band, Tower Tours & try bellringing - celebrating the Big Bells' Centenary. Cash only please. Free parking & entry. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Old Brampton S42 7JG, 2 to 4:30pm.

Sun 25: Kenton Cool - Everest... Winding Wheel. chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Sun 25: WonderWhys

In concert at the Canal Festival. Tickets from £10. Onsite parking & Real Ale bar. See chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Tue 27 & Wed 28: Animal Farm

Presented by Komodo Dragons at The Studio Theatre, West Studios. FB: @ pomegranateyouththeatre

JULY

Sat 1: Fun Dog Show

A fun day for all the family. 11am to 4pm Eastwood Park, Hasland S41 0AY. Sat 1: Phoenix Concert Band concert

‘Around The World in 80 min’ 7:30pm at St Thomas’ Church, Chatsworth Road. Tickets (in advance) £8 adults, £4 children, £10 on the door. Call 07729 951815 or from www.phoenixband.net. All profits in aid of Guide Dogs Chesterfield.

Sat 1: Summer Concert

Holymoorside Choral Society, MD Andrew Marples, with guest flute/cello trio. 7:30pm at St. John’s Walton S42 7LT. Tickets £10 inc. refreshments from choir, T: 07821 725200 or E: info@holymoorsidechoral. co.uk

Sun 2: July Ben Vernon Charity Ride

Part of the Chesterfield Cycling Festival. See chesterfieldcc.org.uk

Sun 2: Chesterfield Vegan Market See rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk

Mon 3: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture - AGM & Update of the Eastern Moors Partnership Speaker Danny Udall. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Road, S40 3AW. Admission is open to all, members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Tue 4: Chesterfield and District Family History Society - The Life and Travels of Robert Bruce Napoleon Walker. Stephen Flinders speaking on line and at St Thomas Centre, Brampton at 7.30pm. For further details and to register please contact secretary@cadfs.org

Wed 5: Networking & Open Day

A family fun day. Afternoon Tea, bouncy castle, ice cream, garden activities and much more. All welcome. 1 to 7pm at Fairplay Centre, Alexandra Rd West, Chesterfield S40 1NP.

Sat 8: ‘Music for a Summer Evening’ Staveley and District Churches United Choir. 7:30 pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church, Brampton. Free with a retiring collection. Refreshments in the Church Centre.

Sun 9: Chesterfield Record Fair

Market Place. See FB: aarecordfairs

Wed 12 Jul: Chesterfield RSPB Midweek walk - Carr Vale DWT Reserve Start at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Wed 12 to Sat 15: School of Rock Musical based on the hit movie. Tickets £9 (conc's £8). The Assembly Rooms, Hill Top, Bolsover S44 6NG. See www. bolsoverdramagroup.org

Sun 16: Plastic Free Festival

10am to 4pm New Square, Chesterfield. Family friendly festival. Plastic Free. Zero Waste. Food, drink stalls and much more. See page 44 for details.

Mon 17: Life in a Noble Household

Philip Riden - the Dukes of Devonshire in the 17th century. Chesterfield & District Local History Dociety. St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm. Members free Visitors £3.

Tue 18 & Wed 19: Seven Deadly Gins

Presented by Gekkota Arts at The Studio Theatre, West Studios. FB: @ pomegranateyouththeatre

Fri 21: Jungle Runners and Iguanas

Anniversary Performance

Celebrating 25ish years of The Pomegranate Youth Theatre at the Studio Theatre, West Studios. FB: @ pomegranateyouththeatre

Sat 22: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripRSPB Middleton Lakes Reserve Start at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sat 22: Chesterfield Health & Wellbeing Day

Feel Good This Summer. Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre. 10 at to 5pm at St Thomas' Church Centre. See advert.

Tue 25: Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day

The popular Medieval-themed fun day makes a return. Chesterfield town centre from 10am. See www.visitchesterfield.info

Sun 23: Chesterfield Pride

Entertainment, market stalls, food vendors & more. Acts include A1, Tinchy Stryder, Stooshe, Alex Party & Lolly. The Kranlee Cabaret Stage - Lawrence Chaney, Sammy Murdock, Poppy-Mai & Alfie Darlin. Tickets £5 From Chesterfieldpride.co.uk

Sat 29 to Sun 30: Chesterfield Children's Festival Queen's Park. See advert for details. www.junctionarts.org

Toyah Willcox is a singer, writer and actor, who in 1977 appeared as ‘Mad’ in the punk epic Jubilee, was ‘Monkey’ in Quadraphenia and first appeared on Top of The Pops with ‘It’s a Mystery’ from her gold selling album ‘Anthem’ in 1981. Her first single was released in 1979 and to date she has released eight top 40 singles, released over 20 albums, written two books, appeared in over 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows. Her partner is guitarist Robert Fripp, founder of King Crimson and the pair have seen a massive following of their ‘Toyah & Roberts Sunday Lunch’ which they started filming over lockdown to keep themselves entertained.

I saw Toyah a few years ago in panto at the Lyceum and her show at the Devils Arse in Casleton promises to be a night of both anthems and new tunes delivered in a style that is as unique as it is adorable.

We have tickets to giveaway courtesy of Maria at MP Promotions.

Tickets are available to purchase from Gig Cartel at the link below and to be in with a chance of picking a pair of free tickets:

• Email TOYAH to paul@s40local.co.uk

• Text TOYAH to 07764 801080

• Complete the form below, and send to: Toyah Giveaway, S40 Local, West Studios S2, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL.

Please get your details or forms to arrive with us by close of play Friday 8 July 2023.

As always, a huge thanks to Maria at MP Promotions for supplying the tickets to giveaway.

You will need to make your own way to the venue. Tickets are also available to purchase from the link below from £30.25.

Visit: bit.ly/s40toyah

Name: Tel:

Address: Email:

winner,

Regular Events

MONDAY

PILATES GROUP: 9:15 to 10:15am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also Tue 6 to 7pm & 7:15pm to 8:15pm & Wed 9:30 to 10:30am. Call Judy to book: 07779 266057.

MEN’S SNOOKER: Friendly group of men, over 60, meet weekly & are looking for others to join us. 9:30 to 11:30am at Newbold Working Men’s Club, Thirlmere Road, Newbold. T: 01246 232169.

SILVER SOCIAL: Chat, a drink, a snack and join in the quiz. Over 50s welcome. No cost - but donations appreciated. An accessible event. 10am to midday at Monkey Park, Chester Street, Brampton. See www.monkeypark.org.uk

READING GROUP: 10:30am for an hour in The Hub, Low Pavement, Chesterfield. We read short stories and poetry, all materials provided free. james@dva.org.uk or 07743 514934.

ZUMBA GOLD/TONING: 11am to midday @The Parish Centre Stonegravels, also Fri. Pre-book only call Teresa 07740 202042.

DANCE ABILITY AND RACKET SPORTS: Fun, relaxed sessions for adults 18+ with additional needs. 1 to 2:45pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.

DANCING WITH DEMENTIA: A fun, relaxed dance session for people living with dementia and their carers 1 to 2:45pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.

GAMES SOCIETY: 7 to 10pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also every 2nd and 4th Wed 7 to 10pm Call 01246 209433 for more info.

CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Face to Face class at Swanwick Memorial Hall, Old Whittington S41 9JZ. 7:15 to 8:45pm. £7.50 - £8.50. Details Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk

MINERVA WOMEN’S CHORUS: Enquiries warmly welcomed from singers with some experience. 7.30pm at St. John’s Church, Walton to rehearse unaccompanied songs for fun and performance. We’d love to meet you!

www.minervachorus.co.uk T:01246 567118

BADMINTON: A friendly group meeting at The Outward Academy, Highfield Lane. 7:30 to 9:30pm. Welcoming new players of mixed ability, but not beginners. Call Terry 0772 546129 or e: chrisf546@gmail.com

STAVELEY & DISTRICT CHURCHES UNITED

CHOIR: A mixed voice choir of 30 members. Rehearsals 7:30 to 9pm at Brimington Common Methodist Chapel, Manor Road, Brimington Common S43 1NU. Julie Hunt: 01246 238143.

HOLYMOORSIDE BAND: Rehearsals in Holymoorside URC church on Mon & Frid 8 to 9:30pm. Vacancies throughout the band. Instruments available. T: Andy on 07875 283131 or email: andybooker31@icloud.com

TUESDAY

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: Storrs Road Church Centre. 3rd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Come along for a chat and a cuppa. No charge but donation welcome.

ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music. Suitable for older exercisers. Tuesday and Thursday, 10am and 11am both days. Chester Street Club. For details call Jen on 07757 726239.

THE CUTTHORPE ART GROUP: Weekly meetings 10am to 12 noon @Cutthorpe Village Hall. Come along & enjoy a relaxing morning. Call Wendy 07305 461604.

HOLY COMMUNION SAID: 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

TAI CHI CLASS: 10:30 to 11:45am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. £2 per week. Call Veronica to book: 01246 237526.

HOLME HALL LET'S WALK TOGETHER: Friendly group walks lasting 30 to 60 mins at a gentle pace followed by a chat and a drink. Fortnightly. 10.30am @ Holme Hall Community Hub at 41 Mercaston Close S40 4UE. T: 01246 498080 or holmehallunite@gmail.com

OLD BRAMPTON AND DISTRICT WI: 2nd Tuesday each month 2 to 4pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way, S40 4NF. A very friendly group of ladies who would make you very welcome. Come for a visit!

KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Rosehill Church Hall Chesterfield Studios, Soresby St. Ideal for leading a more active lifestyle in a friendly group whilst exercising to music. T: Debbie 07413 068092.

RENEW WELLBEING 42: St Johns church Walton every Tuesday 2-4pm. This is a space to get together over a cuppa where is is ok not to feel ok. All are welcome to join our small and friendly group. Call Cathy on 07815796612 for details.

AFTERNOON WHIST: 2 to 4:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. T: Julie on 07732 395278 or Susan on 01142 2621548. £3 per person. All welcome.

THOM’S BLOKES: A monthly meeting for men on the third Tuesday of each month, at St Thomas’ Church Centre, Chatsworth Rd. Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome. For info call Robin Dawson 01246 550445 or Tony Witham 01246 206820.

TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. 9 to midday. Everyone welcome. No charge. Come and join us for refreshment and friendship. Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.

TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 11am St Johns Church, Walton. For more info see www. stjohnswalton.co.uk

PILATES: Holymoorside Class. 3pm at Holymoorside Village Hall, Holymoor Road S42 7DX. T: 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@ gmail.com FB: @tayloredpilates23

CHESTERFIELD PSYCHIC STUDY GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, Meet 6:30pm, talks at 7:15pm at Chesterfield Community Centre, South Place S40 1QU. .Light refreshments. All welcome. For info see www.cpsg.uk or call: 01246 277364.

CHESTERFIELD GARLAND DANCERS: Methodist Church Hall, Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, S40 2TN from 7:30 to 9:30pm. E: enquiry@ chesterfieldgarland.org.uk

WEST STUDIOS LIFE DRAWING: Classes with John King. First Tuesday of the month. See weststudios.co.uk FB & IG: WestS41

CHESTERFIELD PHILATELIC SOCIETY: 2 to 40pm

@The Parish Centre Stonegravels 2nd Tue of the month. £15 per year membership Call John: 07845 770442 for more info.

WEDNESDAY

LOUNDSLEY GREEN CHURCH COMMUNITY: Every Wednesday between 10am and 12:30pm. A warm, free space to all with tea / coffee & biscuits etc.

EASTWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB: 10am @1866 Lounge at the Technique Stadium. 2nd Wed. A range of speakers covering various topics, social events with a warm welcome members. For info T: 01246 272193 or email yvonne3849.@ sky.com

WALKING GROUP: 10:15am meet in Chesterfield to catch a bus to start the walk. Call Veronica to book 01246 237526 or E: vonhage2@gmail. com

HUNLOKE GARDENS WALK WITH US

GROUP: Enjoy this hidden gem on short walk. Refreshments & purchase fresh produce.

10:30am The cabins Hunloke Community Gardens, Church St South S40 2TF. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

MONKEY PARK STAY & PLAY: 10:30am to 11:30am Stay and play for under 5s and their grown-ups. Just a £1 donation. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

ROCK CHOIR: St. John’s Walton, 11am and Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Mondays 7:30pm. www.rockchoir.co.uk

STAY & PLAY: For children and parents - babies up to 5 years old. Term time only. 1:30 to 3pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

KNITTING CLUB CLUB: 2 to 4pm. Costa Coffee @ Ravenside Retail Park opposite M&S. No charge, just buy a drink. T: 0771 9763866

HOLYMOORSIDE CRAFT GROUP: An informal and friendly group meeting every week in the Village Hall, Committee room 2 to 4pm. All welcome. Details from Cynthia on 01246 569250.

BRAMPTON LADIES CLUB: Brampton Ladies Club meet at Storrs Road Methodist Church, Storrs Road. New members welcome. Talks, demonstrations, social activities, quizzes & special events. 2 to 4pm term time. T: 01246 566435.

LAURA CLOWES SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Parish Centre Stonegravels 5 to 8pm & Sat 9am to 3pm. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

HOLYMOORSIDE TRAINING BAND: Calling all brass and percussion players, new & old. Rehearsals 6:30pm at United Reformed Church, Holymoorside. Instruments Provided if required. Call 07874 014179 or e: enquiries@ holymoorsideband.co.uk

Regular Events

THE BRAMPTON SESSIONS: Revelling in rich musical traditions. Live, acoustic music sessions featuring local musicians. First Weds, 7:30pm St Thomas Centre S40 3AW. £2 FB: Search ' Brampton Sessions' or M: 07739 084478

HOBBY TALK FORTNIGHTLY MEN’S GROUP: 7:30 to 9:30pm Chesterfield FC Stadium. A different hobby each time help improve mental health & wellbeing. E: hthobbytalk@gmail.com

BLOW THE COBWEBS AWAY: Recorder group - all abilities welcome. 7:30pm St Leonard's Mission, Spital. T: 01246 563224.

FREEVOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR: The Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road. 7:30 to 9:15pm. £4. Term time. Contact free. voices@yahoo.co.uk or T: 01246 237937.

HONEY BELLES LADIES CHOIR: St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane 8pm. Available for events. Contact honeybelleschoir@gmail.com

THURSDAY

ROBINSONS BOWLING CLUB: Taster sessions for beginners 9.30 to 11.30 am. Enquiries contact Marilyn on 01246 270039 or marilyn@ blackwell1.plus.com FB: @Robinson Bowls Club.

THE PILATES STUDIO CHESTERFIELD: Classes 9 to 9:50am, 10 to 10:50am & 11 to 11:50am at West Studios, Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 7LL. T: 0789 1090746 E: rachel@ thepilatesstudiochesterfield.co.uk

ART GROUP: 9:30 to 11:30am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. No instructor. £3 per week, tea coffee & biscuits. T: 01246 209433.

WE ARE ONE: Friendly community choir looking for new Members. From 27 April. No experience necessary. Thu mornings at Derby Road Methodist Church. T: Andrea for details: 07947 040548 or andreasmall@naturalvoice.net

CHESTERFIELD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN’S

GUILD: 10am to midday @ Market Hall Meeting Rooms. Speakers, lunch club, quizzes, excursions. New members welcome. T: 01246 207496

COSY CUBS: BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Messy play, rhymes, story time, friends, toys & refreshments. 10 to 11am @Umbrellas Cosy Hub, Burns Close, S40 2SW. (Term time only).

CHESTERFIELD LITTERSORTERS: 10 to 11.30am. Join our team of friendly volunteers who collect, sort, count and report the single use waste from parks and on our walk/cycle routes. Equipment provided. 2nd Thursday. E: membership@transitionchesterfield.org.uk. www. transitionchesterfield.org.uk/littersorters

PILATES: Walton Class. 10:30am at The Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Contact Tamara on 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@gmail. com FB: @tayloredpilates23

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH TODDLER

GROUP: 10 to 11:30am, Babies, pre-school Toddlers, Mums, Dads, Grand-parents or carers. Varied activities: snacks, toys, craft tables, singing. 01246 690005 or dnemethodists.org.uk Term time only.

HOLMEBROOK VALLEY PARK WALK WITH US GROUP: 10:30am for a 45 to 60 min walk including open water, woodlands & meadows. Cafe (top car park) Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadow Lane, S41 8XP. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

CHESTERFIELD SENIOR SPIREITIES WALKING

FOOTBALL: Over 50's, 10am to 11am at Hasland Park. T: 07767324583

BADMINTON GROUP: 1 to 3pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Contact Bernard for info and to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.uk

MONKEY PARK BOOK CLUB: First Thursday of the month, book club, 1pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

MONKEY PARK CRAFT CLUB: Every Thursday, craft club crochet and knitters welcome, 2pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other): Friendship group meeting every third Thu 2 to 4pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. £2. Activities, speakers, games, fun, tea and cake. All welcome. DOWN MEMORY LANE: A social singing activity for people living with dementia and their carers. 2 to 4pm on 2nd Thursday of the month at St. John’s church Walton in the main hall.

YOGA CLASS: 6 to 7:15pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Contact Helen to book E: helenapol@hotmail.com

CHESTERFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHOIR

REHEARSAL: 7:15 to 9:30pm at Central Methodist Church in Chesterfield.

CHESTERFIELD EMBROIDERERS: 1st Thu (except August) at 7pm in the Saints Parish Centre. Open to all people with a love of everything textile related. E: chesterfieldembroiderers@gmail.com

HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY: Friendly choir meets in Holymoorside URC 7:30 to 9:30pm. MD Andrew Marples. New singers always welcome. No audition. To arrange a visit call Sue 07989 305577 Info: www. holymoorsidechoral.co.uk

OPEN FOLK NIGHT: Hosted by Brampton Community Band. Third Thurs. 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street. T: 07971400219.

ICHTHUS CANOE CLUB CHESTERFIELD: Outdoor evening programme, sessions at Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Canal or Walton Dam. Monthly Saturday even pool sessions at Sharley Park. E: canoejmc@gmail.com or ichthuscanoeclub.co.uk

CHESTERFIELD JAZZ CLUB: Third Thursday of the month. Olde House, Loundsley Green Rd S40 4RN. Tickets: Visitor Info Centre, Rykneld Way; Parsons & Dunn, Chatsworth Rd; online bit.ly/ cfieldjazz Call 07764 587258 for info.

PILATES: Improvers level. Walton St John's Church @7:45pm. Call Clare: 07990 771155.

FRIDAY

HOLYMOORSIDE BOWLING CLUB: Want to try out bowling? Come along Friday - 10 to 12pm. Refreshments & all bowling equipment provided. A friendly club, all welcome, of any age, who simply wants to have a go. T: 07794 078552.

ZUMBA GOLD: Perfect for active older adults. Stay active, meet new people, have a coffee and some fun! 10:30am @ St Thomas' Centre. £5, please book first class. Call Adele on 07956 165287.

QUEENS PARK BUGGY WALK: Ideal for parents/ carers of little ones. 10:30am Queens Park Sports Centre reception for 45-60 minute walk. Return to the cafe for drinks & chat. T: 01246 345669 or e: Tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Zoom class only or 7-day recordings are also available. 9:30 to 11am. £7.50 - £8.50. For details see Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk

LUNCH-TIME SERVICES: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. 12:15 to 12:45pm. All welcome.

KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. Combination of Sit and Stay Fit exercises, standing exercises including dance moves. Improve strength & balance in a friendly group. T: Debbie 07413 068092.

FITSTEPS: 6 to 8pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

KFC (KIDS FRIDAY CLUB): For primary ages. Term time 6 to 7pm Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org

FRIDAY CLUB FOR TEENS: For teenagers in school years 7 to 9. 7:15 to 8:15pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. For details T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org

REFUGEES FROM REALITY GROUP GROUP: 7:30 to 10:30pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. See refugeesfromreality.co.uk for more info.

CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB: 2nd & 4th

Friday Whittington Moor Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Road, S41 8NA. Worknights, demonstrations & critiques. All welcome £3/£5 (not Aug & Dec) T: 07850 064478.

SATURDAY TRANSITION CHESTERFIELD REPAIR CAFÉ: 3rd Sat. 10am to 12:30pm @ Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, S40 4ST. Drop-in sessions – all types of repair available, woodwork, sewing etc and cafe facilities open while session is being run. E: repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk

DR BIKE: 1st Saturday. Checks, adjustments and repairs to your bike for free. 9:30am to 1pm at the storage containers in the car park at Queen’s park. See FB: ChesterfieldDrBike or inclusivepedals.org.uk

MONKEY PARK SEWING CLUB: First & third Saturday of the month, sewing club, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

MONKEY PARK CHILDREN’S ART CLUB: First and third Saturday of the month, children’s art club, 11am. Monkey Park, Chester Street.

MONKEY PARK LEGO CLUB: First Saturday of the month, children’s art club, 1 to 3pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street.

SATURDAY NIGHT WHIST: Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road, 7 to approx 9.30pm, £2.50 per person. Refreshments. All welcome. T: 01246 278778.

SUNDAY

CARSINGTON WATER BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: Free walks held on the first Sunday of the month. Booking advisable. Call 0330 678 0701.

ST JOHNS WALTON: SUNDAY SERVICES

9am and 10:45am. For more info see www. stjohnswalton.co.uk

CHESTERFIELD INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS (IAMRoadSmart) 9:30am, Chesterfield Canal Hollingwood Hub S43 2PF - Guidance sessions for IAM Associates, info & taster sessions. First Sun & following Sat. T: (Sec) 01246 488750.

PETER & ST PAUL OLD BRAMPTON CHURCH: Now holding Sunday services in Church again at 9:30am - everyone welcome. Details see www.oldbramptonchurch.org.uk

HOLY COMMUNION / MORNING WORSHIP: 9:45am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. More info on Zoom and online services can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk/ worship-reflect-learn/worship-online

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate at 10:30am. All are welcome. For details: dnemethodists.org.uk

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45am for regular morning worship. The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. Brampton.

DANCE ABILITY: Fun, relaxed dance sessions for 18+ with additional needs. 12:15pm @Queens Park Sports Centre. £4 Carers free 01246 345555.

FRIENDS OF SPITAL CEMETERY TOURS: 2nd Sun at 1pm from Spital Cemetery lodge at entrance at bottom of Hady Hill. Pre-book. Tours arranged at alternative times. Suggested donation £5. E: spitalcemeterytours@gmail.com

MESSY CHURCH: 4 to 6pm on the last Sunday of the month starting back 26th February 2023 @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. For all the family. To book call Jilly: 07746 668257.

HOLYMOORSIDE RAINBOW WHIST: 2nd & 4th Sunday Holymoorside Village Hall @7pm. Other times & venues. Call Sue: 01246 278778.

GENERIC EVENTS

AURORA A CAPPELLA: (Home of Harmony) is a female A Cappella choir. Come and join us! Experience and ability to read music is not necessary. We look forward to hearing from you. T: 01246 863175 / 07810 892978, e: aurora. chesterfield@gmail.com or aurora-chorus.org.uk

3RD BRAMPTON SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS & SQUIRRELS: Monday Beavers (6 to 8 years), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 5:30 to 6:30pm. Friday Squirrels (4 to 6), 5:15 to 6pm, Beavers (6 to 8), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 6 to 7pm and Scouts (10.5 to 14), 7:30 to 9pm. All open to both boys & Girls. St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Rd. T: Ben on 01246 567409.

RAINBOWS & BROWNIES: Brownie's meetings across the county on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thu (weekly). Guides and Rangers meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (weekly). See girlguiding.org.uk for details and to join up.

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GARDEN TIPS

Words: Transition Chesterfield

Images: Robert Nixon Betts

This is the busy season in the garden, but, as always, the thing to remember is that it should be relaxing and fun, so don't overdo it or try to stick to some fixed timetable about when things should be done. The changing weather has to be considered.

1. Weeds are usually successful because they grow and set seed quickly, so remove them before they flower. Various types of hoe can prove to be the best solution at this time of year. An ‘onion hoe’ is often considered to be one of the most versatile tools if used regularly to cut off the young weeds before established.

2. If you have fruit, you can improve the size of individual fruits by thinning out the buds. Now is the perfect time to train the stems of blackberries and other hybrid berries on a frame or wires and pruning your currant bushes to help get maximum yields by stopping plants being overcrowded.

3. Summer bedding plants can be planted out now; soak them very thoroughly beforehand and, if the soil is dry, pour water into the planting hole and let it drain away before putting the plants in, although you should still water them in well – this helps the soil settle.

4. Greenhouses heat up very fast in even hazy sunshine, so they will require the maximum ventilation possible and you may wish to consider some form of shading from now onwards.

5. Creating a regular regime of watering, particularly for tomatoes and peppers, will prevent problems like blossom end rot. Make sure that plants receive adequate watering from this time

of year and remember to be consistent. This is particularly important for container grown plants and growbags.

6. All danger of frost should have passed, so any tender plants that have been germinated indoors or under cover can be planted out. Lots of vegetable seeds can be sown directly into the ground now e.g. beetroot, carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, peas, pumpkins and radishes.

7. Stake plants that have a tendency to flop over, especially those with big flower heads. Ideally, the stakes should be about 20cm (8”) shorter than the eventual height of the plant, so they’re completely hidden when the plants start to flower.

8. Pinching out the growing tips of broad beans will reduce possible attack by blackfly and it will promote setting rather than excess plant growth. This technique can also be used on many other herb plants and flowers like fuchsias, a few weeks after doing this your plants are bushier and more compact.

9. Keep earthing up potato plants and if you are growing them in pots or containers remember to continue to add more compost or soil. Harvesting some early potatoes can usually start after 10-12 weeks of growth. Boiling your first new potatoes of the season reminds you why you bother to grow your own vegetables!

10. Why not try to grow herbs that have the added advantage of being friendly to butterflies? Hyssop, lavender, marjoram and thyme all provide good nectar for these pollinators and will inspire you in the kitchen too!

Two Radios: £10 Each

One Bush (DAB) and one Roberts. Both boxed.

T: 07443 459920 (Newbold)

Callaway-22 Golf Irons: £150

Set of 'Callaway-22' irons, unused, still in wrapping. Nine irons (3 to sand wedge).

Collect from Walton.

T: 07889 684400 (Walton)

Jam Pan: £15

Aluminium jam pan, used once.

T: 07842 551560 (Brampton)

Antique Jam Pan: £50

Large antique brass jam pan.

T: 07842 551560 (Brampton)

Indesit Oven: £150

Brand new Indesit grill and oven. Silver frame, buyer to collect from Walton. Call for details.

T: 07877 354111 (Walton)

Flymo: £50 ono

Flymo Speed-Mo Lawn mower. Very good condition, having been little used.

T: 01246 220417

Rowing Machine: £50 ono

Bodyfit indoor rowing machine, folding, digital display, excl cond.

T: 01246 236801 (Walton)

Giant Mountain Bike: £70 ono 18 gears original price still on it.

T: 01246 568922 (Brampton)

Dr Who Tardis: £30

Model play set, 10th Doctor David Tennant. Un-boxed but otherwise complete.

T: 07931 657712

Cycle static trainer: £20

Various settings.

T: 01246 568922 (Brampton)

Cycle Storage Wall Rack: £10

T: 01246 568922 (Brampton)

Galvanised steel Trailer: £50 3ft by 4ft with spare wheel. Leave a message.

T: 01246 203302 (Walton)

Garden Slate Rocks: £Free Garden slate, rocks, cobbles. 8ft by 9ft coverage. Free to collect.

T: 0756 2361114 (Hady)

Siemens Handsets: £Offers

Gigaset C570 Quad dect phone handsets. In excellent working order. No sensible offer refused.

T: 07932 402645 (Brampton)

Wildlife Encyclopaedia: £Offers

Time Life Encyclopaedia of Wildlife. 52 Volumes. Wonderful photography. No sensible offer refused.

T: 07932 402645 (Brampton)

EPSOM Printer: £15 Good condition. Needs new cartridges.

T: 07443 459920 (Newbold)

Victorian Style Cabinet: £45 ono Jewel box with drawer.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Damart Shoes: £4 Pink leather size 41, as new.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Stokke Child Seat: £45 ono For infant and young children. Very good condition.

T: 07931 657712

Damart Shoes: £4

Pale blue leather shoes, as new size 41.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Hotter Suede Shoes: £3

Leather shoes, biscuit colour, size 40.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Knee Support: £4

Brand new, small.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Dog Crate: £30 ono

25" x 37", good condition.

T: 01246 231838 (Brockwell)

Girl Guides Outfit: £5

T Shirts, 32" & 34" chest, Zip up long sleeved soft shell jacket 32" chest.

T: 07764801080 (Brookside)

Ted Baker Manicure Set: £20 In leather case.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Wanted: Rise & Recliner Chair

Ideally in plumb leather.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Teak Sideboard: £150 ono

6'8" long double cupboard, 3 drawers and single cupboard, good condition.

T: 07749 320231 (Holme Hall)

Wheeled Walkers: £10 & £20

One chrome plated £10, other dark blue with leather shopping bag £20. Both height adjustable.

T: 01246 238903 (Brampton)

3-Drawer Desk: £110

140 x 55 x 76cm, Light Brown OakEffect. Sturdy 40mm manufactured wood with décor finish. Left or right version. German design & engineering 42Kg. New and unassembled, still boxed. New £235.99.

T: 07976 295759 (Ashgate).

Adverts for items (and groups of items) under £200 are free. Adverts for over £200 are £5 which we donate to Ashgate Hospice (picture items donation priced on request).

Please contact:

E: paul@s40local.co.uk

T: 07764 801080

CFC Season Review

First off, to complete last month's article, yes we DID make Wembley. But as you're probably aware, it didn't end well. We lost on penalties and we remain in the National League! But let's not get bogged down with that. Let's review the season instead. Let's be proud of getting to Wembley.

So, how did we do it?

The season kicked off at Dorking Wanderers on the 6 August. We returned with a single point from a 2-2 draw. This however turned out to be the start of a 12 match unbeaten run. This included beating the eventual league winners Wrexham. We suffered our first defeat against Maidenhead on the 1 October. Until then, we managed to score an impressive 22 goals from 12 different players.

At this point in the season Asante and Tshimanga were joint top scorers with three a piece. Dobra would end up as top scorer with 11. The following two games were pointless, literally pointless as we lost both. Then we pulled our socks up and qualified for the first round of the FA Cup beating a team I'd never heard of, Anstey Nomads. To follow the Cup for a second, we went on to beat Northampton 1-0 at home and then continued the Cup run away at AFC Wimbledon, leaving victorious with an amazing 2-0 win. Next came that 3rd round EPIC 3-3 game at home against Championship side West Brom. My ears had only just stopped ringing from that game in time for the semi final playoff game against Bromley! We'll return to that. I won't mention the replay game away at West Brom, we all know how that went.

Right, back to the league.

After the Christmas period the Spireites dipped in form and seemed to lack the passion on the field which many blamed on crashing out of the FA Cup. It took till March for performances to pick up. After a 10 game drought, the blues decided to start winning again bagging 15 points with five wins from the next eight games. Important wins taking them into April leading up to the playoffs. It was quite clear at this stage of the season that clinching the title outright was now impossible. Not even a second place finish was possible. No, the highest we could hope for was a third place spot to start the playoffs in a semi final position, to play one less playoff game. We secured this with three wins, a 1-0 away win at Dagenham and Redbridge, a 3-2 home win against Eastleigh and a cracking 5-1 home victory against Torquay. Interestingly we beat Aaron Downes side 5-1 at both home and away fixtures this season. 10 goals by eight players, including a hat-trick for Dallas in front of the home fans. So, that playoff semi final game! Now if you're still reading this, you have either awoken from a deep sleep and are eager to find out what happened to the Spireites, or you're a sucker for punishment. Anyway I'll continue.

The game was on the telebox when Bromley visited. After a 10 minute delay, the near sell out game kicked off. Then a flare in the bar area and a health scare in the Kop end delayed play even further which resulted in 11 mins injury time added on before half-time. The Spireites went in a goal down (ironically scored in injury time) as the fans went off to buy their pies and pints. On returning to the pitch the game got going as the Spireites equalised and then Darren Oldaker banged in, what we all thought was the winning goal, with a free kick in the 80th minute. But like all things this season, things took a different turn at the final seconds when in the 9th minute of injury time, yes in the 99th minute, Bromley had the (pardon the pun) Cheek to score their equaliser! Even the drone hovering above the ground in the second half witnessed it. This took it to extra time and 30 more minutes of footy ensued. The game finished 3-2 with a Mandeville 103th minute strike and a pitch invasion followed. This set up the Wembley final against Notts County. The first Wembley visit for us since Cook's last in 2014. You may as well stop reading now to be honest. It's too painful. On the positive. And there is one.

We have to be favourites for automatic promotion for next season now, surely!? Discuss.

See you for the friendlies!

Words & Images: Michael South

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