S40 Local - 143 December 2023

ISSUE 143 DECEMBER 2023 The community magazine for Acorn Ridge, Ashgate, Brampton, Brookside, Holymoorside, Somersall & Walton

Cover Image: Josh Bramley

Intro

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Apologies for the early Christmas wishes, I don't really have much choice based on my delivery dates!

I think this edition's cover is fantastic, by local creative, Josh Bramley, I know it's not all that Christmassy but I love the sense of community it portrays.

As always we'll be closing the doors at the studio of S40 Local, S41 Local and Unhampered, whilst we enjoy a bit of an extended holiday over Christmas and New Year. Our next edition will drop week commencing 15 Jan 2024 and will be all delivered by Sunday 21 January 2024... I wonder if we'll have had any snow by then?

Part 2 of our Gift Guide is full of ideas for gifts, and where possible, please support our independent businesses. We've a few entries in the guide from businesses along Chatsworth Road that suffered in the recent floods, these guys really need our help... I'll leave that with you.

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Community

Lifehouse Church

Have faith, help is on the way Words: Simon Paterson Images: Lifehouse Church

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People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care!” These are the words that will resonate with me for a lifetime, spoken by Pastor Paul Hollingworth during our chat at Lifehouse Church.

When the River Rother overflowed its banks in Chesterfield, it was Lifehouse Church, or more specifically, the dedicated individuals who work and volunteer there, who stepped up and took the lead during the most significant crisis Chesterfield has faced in many years.

I caught up with Pastor Paul over a coffee to hear about the pivotal role played in supporting the communities affected by the floods.

“My son sent me a picture of the river down by the Junction Bar, and I thought wow, that is high. So, I went down to the bottom of Alma Street, spoke to a couple of concerned residents and less than one hour later it had breached the flood defences and started coming up the street,” says Paul.

"The water rapidly started infiltrating the church's cellar, leaving us helpless in that regard. Our focus shifted to the main hall and auditorium. We swiftly arranged tables and chairs, assigned someone to the café area, and decided that anyone seeking refuge should be welcomed with a warm drink and a safe haven,” affirms Paul.

It wasn’t long before the residents of Brampton began to seek shelter at the church.

“Over the next eight hours, up until about 9pm that night, people just kept walking in. Some of them would be clutching pets, bin liners full of valuables, all of them cold, wet, and seeking help.

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We tried our best to make people feel welcomed, comfortable and cared for,” says Paul.

The church also provided a base for the emergency services to work from.

"The fire brigade established their operations at the church, and we did everything in our power to provide support, sustenance, and refreshments for them. Our church was right at the heart of the crisis, allowing us to fulfil the core mission of any church, which is to care for and serve its community. By the day's end, the emergency services, as well as all of us, were physically and emotionally drained,” Paul shared.

Just after 9pm Queens Park Sports Centre was declared a base for anybody affected by the floods.

This gave Paul and his team of selfless volunteers time to breathe and plan for the next stage of the operation.

"The following morning, I woke up early with a deep sense of responsibility to return to Chatsworth Road and evaluate the extent of the damage. The scene was chaotic, with cars scattered haphazardly, and the area was covered in sludge and debris. We observed residents who seemed disoriented, reluctantly discarding their belongings on their doorsteps. It was truly heartwrenching to witness treasured photo albums and family heirlooms amidst the discarded items. We couldn't stand by, so we decided to act.

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"We headed to Greggs, bought a generous supply of sandwiches, and distributed them to those affected. We then hired some skips and located them in the church car park and a couple of spaces on streets where parking was available.

Our team of volunteers assisted the residents with the clean-up and whatever they required,” says Paul.

"Later that evening, we collaborated with local businesses, including Pizza Pi Mobile Catering, to provide food and drinks. Our primary goal was to convey our genuine care for the community. One of my guiding principles is that 'people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' It was on that Saturday that people truly realised the depth of our concern and compassion for them."

But Paul and the team didn't stop at providing immediate relief. Recognising that many of the flood victims would need financial support to replace lost possessions and repair their homes, they took further action.

They initiated, with other community leaders, the Flood Victims Appeal, aiming to offer a modest contribution to each of the 700 homes in need.

(See QR code to donate).

“Thanks to the generosity of the people of Chesterfield our initial target was achieved very quickly. We are currently sat around £85,000 and we hope to hit £100,000. It would be wonderful to give every home something. If it’s not a massive amount, hopefully it will make a difference,” smiles Paul.

In the coming days, weeks and months, the church is actively seeking volunteers to contribute to the renovation of homes. They are especially interested in hearing from tradespeople who could spare a day to plaster a room, lay a floor, or fit a kitchen cupboard, among other skills.

If you're willing to lend a hand in any capacity, please reach out to the team on 07711 260992.

S40 and S41 Local Magazines extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who offered support to the victims of the floods. Your exceptional kindness makes us proud to be part of the Chesterfield community.

If you would like to donate to the Chesterfield Flood Victims Appeal please scan the QR code or see the website: www.gofundme.com/f/ChesterfieldFloodVictimsAppeal Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide Part 2

Following last editions suggestions we've updated our guide with something for everyone. We've also included a few ideas from businesses in Brampton that were impacted by the recent flooding.

Shop local, buy from local businesses and keep your money flowing in the local economy. Right not it feels extra important to support these local independent businesses.

Exterminate!

Take a browse of the up and coming auctions at Mellors & Kirk to find the perfect gift for the collector in the household, give an old object a new life. www.mellorsandkirk.com

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Artwork for all tastes

Make Christmas Sparkle with a Diamond Ring

From Jack Vettriano to Beatrix Potter, as well as local artists. Traditional through to Contemporary. Prints and Originals. Browse online at bramptonframing.com.

Beautiful designs - Classic, Contemporary or a Vintage Twist, we’ll find the perfect Ring. Earth Mined or Lab Grown Diamonds in precious metals, from £600.

Brampton Picture Framing, Old Hall Road, S40 3RG

Adorn Jewellers, Middle Shambles, S40 1PZ

Gift Pack of 50ml bottles of Fruit Liqueurs: £30

It's Christmas... It's Sock Time!

Great on it's own, mixed with Champagne, Prosecco, spirits or added to tonic, lemonade, soda, great in cocktails or poured over desserts and ice cream.

Snuggly socks for curling up with a good book.

Warm cosy and in a choice of four colourways. Give someone happy feet. £23 from M's Accessories.

Hogg Norton, Free Delivery, www.hoggnorton.com

M's Accessories, 3 South Street, S40 1QX

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Gift Guide The best places to shop this Christmas

Stilton to Malec wine!

Vouchers for the cheese lover of the family. Let them indulge their passion and perhaps accompany it with a fine wine or beer. Over 130 cheeses to choose from!

Cheese Factor, 10 Market Hall S40 1AR

Beautiful Mantra Jewellery from £20

Greek Flavours from Odyssey

"The love in this family runs strong and deep". Each item of jewellery from our Mantra range comes displayed on a gift card with the mantra printed on.

Enjoy some downtime in a little corner of Greece in the heart of Chesterfield. Vouchers are brill, the recipient gets a fab treat, and they'll need to take someone!

M's Gallery, 5 South Street, S40 1QX

Odyssey, 1 Knifesmithgate, S40 1RF

iTrack FS100 Vehicle Tracker

Brampton's Finest Cask Ales

A gift for him? The iTrack FS100 Vehicle Tracker is perfect for any car owner looking to protect their pride and joy. Know exactly where their vehicle is 24/7!

Brampton Brewery's cask ales from their shop 'The Beer Cellar' - a range of over 20 different beers.

Vouchers and Brewery Tours also available.

iTrack, The Glass Yard, Sheffield Road, S41 8JY

Brampton Brewery, Chatsworth Road, S40 2AS

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Christmas Sparkle...

Make your Christmas Sparkle with Adorn ~ Jewellers of Chesterfield.

Award-winning Jewellers Of Chesterfield

7 Middle Shambles • Chesterfield S40 1PX T: 01246 558220 www.adornjewellerschesterfield.co.uk From the award-winning Adorn Jewellers in Chesterfield Retailer of the Year 2019 - Winner Home & Gifts Retailer of the Year 2019 - Winner Excellence in Customer Service 2018 - Winner Jewellery & Accessories Retailer of the Year 2018 - Winner Independent Retailer of the Year 2018 - Winner

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Gift Guide

Quality Used Cars For A Family Treat

Gift Guide The best places to shop this Christmas

A present to the family, a pristine, quality used car or even a Camper! Stock changes quickly so there will be something in or on the way to suit your needs.

Autoselect Cars, Pottery Lane West, S41 9BN Scan the QR Code!

Elle Beaumont Handbags

Food & Drink at the Fox & Goose

Choose from a range of stylish handbags from Elle Beaumont plus beautiful gifts from well-loved designer brands at Dotique.

An exclusive 20% extra free on vouchers but only until 10 Dec! Escape the kids, enjoy a date night, an afternoon tea, or Sunday Lunch with the whole family.

Dotique, 296 Chatsworth Road, S40 2BY

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The perfect gift!

Reader exclusive!

Handcrafted Unique Pottery Bespoke stoneware gifts off the shelf and ready to go. Bowls, plates, mugs, ornaments, all individual and crafted right here on Chatsworth Road.

JMJ Pottery, 140 Chatsworth Road, S40 2AR

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20% Extra FREE on vouchers purchased Lunch at Cafe Nellie before the 10th December!

Treat someone to the joys of this small independent, fully licensed coffee shop, selling delicious food with a www.thefoxandgooseinn.com/ref warm welcome. Both people and dog friendly!

Cafe Nellie, 175 Chastworth Road, S40 2BA

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Christmas at Libby’s Cafe & Gift Shop Open for Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch and gifts for all occasions.

Why not enjoy High Brunch or a Festive Afternoon Tea? Booking essential.

479 Chatsworth Road Chesterfield S40 3AD

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Gift Guide

The Gift Of Dance

New Life for Old Stuff

Sign up the mini dancer in the family for an introductory Give a gift that ensures a new life for a pre-loved item. dance class. Vouchers available and classes for preSome new and others not so, browse a wide range of schoolers, juniors and one to one for the teenagers. ideas for all the family, and all your friends.

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Elevation Dance, 15 Baden Powell Road, S40 2SL

Lighthouse Charity, 172 Chatsworth Road, S40 2AR

A Christmas Glow Up!

Music Lessons For All Abilities

Treat your loved ones to a Christmas glow up! Hair and makeup vouchers or luxury gift sets available to purchase at The Lounge.

Take your pick; guitar, bass guitar, ukelele, piano, keyboard, drums and singing lessons for the next Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran in the family.

The Lounge, 138 Chatsworth Road, S40 2AR

Palfreyman's Music, 171 Chatsworth Road, S40 2AU

Afternoon Tea

A Gift for Life

Treat someone you love to a delicious afternoon tea with a voucher for two people for £40. £10 vouchers also available to use at any time.

A range of tattoo styles from a team with many years of experience combined with a relaxed atmosphere in the studio to creating a truly unique experience.

Pomegranate at Northern Tea, 193 Chatsworth Road

Zero tattoo Gallery, 8 Market Hall, S40 1AR

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the cheese factor...

CHRISTMAS CHEESE BOARD & WINE! With over 130 cheeses to choose from you can be sure of the most fabulous cheese board this Christmas when you shop at The Cheese Factor.

Plus we have a wide selecion of wines, beers & porters to accompany your board.

Call in for a chat & let us help make your festivities extra special.

We also have olives, fresh bread, pork pies, pastries, pickles & relishes, honey & snacks.

Chesterfield’s best loved, family owned & run cheesemongers.

10 Market Hall • Chesterfield S40 1AR T: 01246 201203 | M: 07970 281717 E: sales@cheese-factor.co.uk

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FRESH FISH Thursday 2 to 3pm

FARM SHOP • Extensive butchers counter including joints, pies, sausages & bacon.

• Award winning sausages made on the farm.

• Home reared Dexter beef and lamb.

• Hot sausage rolls and pasties available every day.

TEA ROOMS Breakfasts, Light Lunches, Cakes, Bakewells, Scones, Tea & Coffee, and Cream Teas.

Christmas At Highfield House

Locally Reared Turkeys Three Bird Roast Sausages & Bacon Beef, Pork & Lamb All home produced, free range or locally sourced.

Place your Christmas order at the Farm Shop

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Gift Guide

Gift Guide The best places to shop this Christmas

A Christmas Log... BAG! Give the gift of warmth for Christmas! Kiln dried Ash Logs just £90 per bulk bag. Cut and dried in Holymoorside and delivered free to the S40 area.

Heathscapes, Holymoorside. T: 07800 803 131

STREET SPIRIT

Coffee & Cake... or Waffles... or more cake?

Festive Christmas Gins & Spirits

Vouchers from Adam's Happy Hens allow loved ones to take a coffee & cake stop when walking or they could pick up some great quality fresh produce.

Christmas pudding gin liqueur? Spiced Orange & Cranberry light up bottle? There's a gift to suit the most discerning gin lover at Street Spirit... plus beers & spirits.

Adam's Happy Hens, Barlow Road S42 7BN

Street Spirit, 10 Steeplegate S40 1SA

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MICHELLE CARLISLE

Gift Yoga & Mindfulness

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You choose the amount to gift, and they choose the class that's right for them, be it Yoga, Pilates or Mindfulness. No experience required.

A Range of Holistic Treatments KORE therapy, Sports massage, Reiki healing, Fire Cupping, Gua Sha and so much more. Call Michelle to arrange a relaxing treatment for your loved one.

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Michelle Carlisle, 622 Chatsworth Road S40 3JX

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Drink Local!

Over the past couple of years our local pubs, restaurants and cafes have had a bit of a hard time. Adjusting to COVID, shutting for months or adapting to home delivery, then rising costs results in less spare cash in people's pockets and then mother nature rolled in Storm Babet bringing chaos and destruction.

pubs and eateries along Chatsworth Road give us all. Right now these businesses, just like the retailers, need your support, a pint or G&T in one of these will go along way to helping the recovery. By all means pop into your favourite pub but please add the pubs of Brampton to your list if you're heading out this Christmas... or earlier, why wait?

Chesterfield is well serviced by a great selection of pubs and places to eat and close to home Brampton is well known for 'the Brampton Mile' and the warm welcome the

Just to remind you, below are a few who were directly impacted by Babet.

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And remember, please drink responsibly.

The Tramway Tavern

The Brampton Social Club

FB: TramwayTavernBrampton www.tramwaytavern.co.uk

FB Search: The Brampton Social Club IG: thebramptonsocialclub

192 Chatsworth Road S40 2AT

26 Chatsworth Road S40 2AR

The Midpoint FB Search: The Midpoint Bar IG: the midpoint.bar

Junction Bar FB: junctiondrinks www.junction-bar.co.uk

261 Chatsworth Road S40 2BL

3 Chatsworth Road S40 2AH

The Anchor

The Barrel Inn

FB: Anchorbrampton IG: theanchorbrampton

FB: thebarrelinnbrampton

270 Chatsworth Road S40 2FW

249 Chatsworth Road S40 2BL

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R E S T A U R A N T

For authentic Greek food, Odyssey contemporary Greek Restaurant is located in the heart of Chesterfield.

Journey into Greek flavours, served in a traditional Mediterranean setting.

Odyssey 1 Knifesmithgate Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1RF @odysseychesterfield

T: 01246 721573

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Rings from £24.50 Toppers from £22.00 5 South Street Chesterfield S40 1QX 01246 229009 m’s accessories m’s gallery

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Cover Artist

Chesterfield

From the Workman's Hands Words: Paul Chapman Images: Josh Bramley

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osh Bramley is the creative talent responsible for the 2023 Christmas cover. Josh’s work is outstanding, working mainly with pencil sketches, he splits his time with his art and teaching Royal Naval trainees how to operate on helicopters.

Josh was born in Brockwell and spent all his youth in Chesterfield, he wasn’t interested in college or heading off to university, he’d always wanted to be a pilot in the forces. Unfortunately, Josh suffered from a migraine at a young age which basically cut short his military plans.

He worked at Tesco for a few years, but his heart wasn’t in it. “I went to see my military careers advisor again and we found a way for me to fly in the services,” says Josh.

“I started as an Aircrewman splitting my time hunting for submarines and search and rescue, all on helicopters.”

“I spent ten years working across the world. A typical day, whilst on deployment, would be six hours airborne at a time, in a very high-pressure environment. I was also based in Cornwall, a long way from home, especially after meeting my girlfriend, Lucy from Chesterfield.”

Josh moved to the Defence Flying Training School which he admits is a much more relaxed environment in which to work. “I’m now based in Shrewsbury during the week, I commute home at the weekends but the time on site is five days 100% in the naval frame of mind,” Josh explained how the Navy have their own lingo, everyday sayings coming from a naval background. ‘Three square meals a day’ as an example, square meals, served on square plates, easier to use and store on a constantly moving ship.

Ten years on and Josh is now married, has set up home in Hasland and their first child is on the way, due in March. In 2017 he started drawing again to switch off after a day’s teaching, it wasn’t until settling in Hasland though that he started to take his art a little more seriously.

“I put my first drawings on social media and response was really positive,” says Josh. “The first was a drawing of my wife Lucy, I posted this on Facebook and people loved it.”

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Cover Artist “This gave me the confidence to put a post on Facebook Marketplace to see if anyone would like me to do a commission, these were priced at just £30 for an A4 drawing and I started filling my evenings in Shrewsbury drawing and sketching for people.”

Josh’s work is drawn working from photos and usually includes people or animals, he’s even created pieces that merge lost loved ones together with their family to produce images that never existed. He admits that people’s response to the finished pieces are often very emotional.

“I enjoy drawing, it turns out I’m quite good at it and I love the feedback I get,” says Josh. “It’s a great way to pass the evenings whilst away at Shrewsbury.

“I’m starting to build a social media presence, I’m not the world’s biggest fan but it’s essential to grow the business.

“It’s going to take a little more time to balance work and life when I become a dad but I’m looking forward to it, both being a family and enjoying my art, long term it would be great to make art a full time living, we’ll have to see how it develops,” Josh laughs.

Take a look at Josh’s social media feeds, below, be sure to check out his murals that he’s done at his training grounds (shown below) and locally at Ashgate Croft, where he volunteered his time to do a woodland themed commission for a student quiet room. He’s always happy to discuss these larger commissions but you’ll have to work with him as they can be time consuming, so he’d need to fit them around his time at the weekends.

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I’d like to thank Josh for his cover art. I love the way he’s bought together many of the sites and artwork we pass daily, 'Chesterfield from the workman’s hands'.

Happy Christmas!

E: J.bram@hotmail.co.uk @jbramart

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Tel: 01629 818755 Mon - Sat 10am to 5:30pm Sun 10am to 5pm

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN At specified dates between

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18th November & Christmas Eve

Get ready to take a magical trip to our winter wonderland this festive season.

You will find Santa in his cosy grotto ready to wish all a Merry Christmas.

Every child will receive a gift and a certificate to take home.

Plus, we will also be offering bookable autism-friendly sessions.

Don’t forget to check out the other festive activities we have on at Vicar Lane this year!

For further details including grotto opening times, please visit

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Christmas Prizes!

Christmas Music Trail Words: Chesterfield Independents

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ollowing the success of last year’s Be a Star campaign, independent businesses of Chesterfield have come together once again to raise awareness of the fantastic range of businesses across the town, and the importance of supporting their local area with their Christmas Music Trail.

This year, independent businesses across Chesterfield are displaying musical inspired scenes to bring the festive spirit to the town centre. They are inviting visitors to get involved and find the Christmas songs depicted in each window or business.

Everyone who completes the trail will be entered into a draw to win one of the many fantastic prizes generously donated by the businesses.

Some of the prizes include a festive gin from Street Spirit, a Christmas ornament from Adorn Jewellers, earrings from M’s Gallery, a mug and coaster from Delightful Decor and a gonk from Clarissa’s Interiors; along with gift vouchers from Tallbird Records, Fred’s Haberdashery, Burlingtons Hair Salon and Cheese Factor.

The trail can either be picked up from any of the participating businesses, or an online version, along with a map, can be found on the website at www.independentchesterfield. co.uk.

Lisa from Shop Indie said “Shopping and supporting Chesterfield’s many independent businesses is vital to the local economy.

Without the support of the locals and tourism shops such as ours would not survive. This time of year is particularly important to us as a business and we think it is the perfect time to give something back to the community by creating something fun at this festive time of year.”

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Emma from M’s Gallery and M’s Accessories said “We are lucky to have so many independent businesses in Chesterfield who enjoy working together to make shopping on the high street an enjoyable experience. This trail may help visitors to the town discover hidden gems and celebrate the creativity of these businesses.”

The Christmas windows will be on display from Sunday 19 November, at Chesterfield’s Christmas Light Switch On. Entries for the prize draw need to be dropped off with a participating business or submitted online by Sunday 17 December.

Visitors can also help to spread the word on social media by tagging their favourite local independents on Instagram and Facebook along with the tags below. @independentchesterfield #independentchesterfield

Find the Christmas songs from as many businesses below as you can for a chance to win a prize from one of Chesterfield's independent businesses.

Submit your trail sheet ay any of the participating businesses or online by Sunday 17 December 2023 to enter the prize draw.

You can find a map and enter online at: www.independentchesterfield.co.uk Shop Indie TwelfthCraft Delightful Décor M's Gallery The Little Ark Fred's Haberdashery Straightcurves Cheesefactor Street Spirit M's Accessories Thanks a Bunch Tallbird Records Adorn Jewellers Clarissa's Interiors Burlington's Hair Salon Name Phone Email

Please ensure that the contact details are for someone aged 18 or over.

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Business Update

New Be'GIN'nings A fabulous established business with a new home and a new name, Street Spirit.

Words: Paul Chapman Images: Street Spirit

"We are very excited to be relocating, to Vicar Lane at 10 Steeplegate, Vicar Lane," says Matt Darken, owner of Ginspired, now Street Spirit.

"We will continue to bring you the best quality and range of bottled alcohol we can source, in a lovely new space on the high street!"

If you like a gin with a difference you’d better call in to Street Spirit! They will definitely have something to wet your whistle… and it’s not only gins, they have a fantastic selection of fine Irish and Scottish whiskies, Caribbean rums, bourbons, craft beer and real ales.

Matt has spent four wonderful years in Chesterfield Market Hall but the time is right to move on.

Originally he set up with his business partner in Dronfield, then Buxton before settling in the Market Hall, today Street Spirit is Matt's business alone and he can't wait to see customers old and new in his much larger new premises.

"The majority of our gins and beers are all sourced locally, the whiskies and bourbons come from further afield - whiskies from Scotland, bourbons from around the States.

"Our ales are all of great quality, bottle conditioned to ensure they are perfect when poured and from an ever-expanding range of small independents."

"We get customers saying, ‘I’ve never heard of any of these’, and that’s exactly what we want to hear," says Matt. That kind of sums up what inspires Street Spirit, as I see it. A range that’s not the norm, is unique, expertly sourced and of the highest quality and Matt will cater for all who call in to see him.

"We have a great range, but if there is something particular you’d like, we’ll do our very best to source it. If you like a particular flavour or taste, again, let us know and we’ll serve up a few options for you that you may not have tried.

Street Spirit stocks a unique range of Christmas gifts, vouchers and will have advent calendars and crackers, plus much more.

"With Christmas approaching our rums are popular, they outsold whiskey last Christmas, which was a surprise but something that has led us to respond and seek out some great products to support this local demand.

Streetspiritdrinks Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.

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Please take a trip into town to check out Street Spirit, and don't forget to say where you saw them!

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Business Intro

Gallery Beauty Room A quick intro to Caroline and her new Holymoorside based business.

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aroline Nugent is the proud owner of the Gallery Beauty Room, her business offering beauty, electrolysis and holistic therapy treatments from her home studio on Gallery Lane, Holymoorside.

Caroline was previously at 521 Chatsworth Road at Chatsworth Beauty Therapies, the old Post Office on the corner of Vincent Crescent. This was home for 22 years but recently the business closed as others stepped down to retire, so Caroline needed a new place.

“I offer a full range of beauty treatments including holistic and electrolysis,” says Caroline. “I’m one of the few in the area that can offer electrolysis and many of my clients come to me specifically for this service.”

“Some of my advanced cosmetic procedures were previously something that you would have to get from a GP. Today, with the correct training and qualifications, we are able to offer them without the need to see a doctor and from the comfort of the studio.”

The list of services at the Gallery Beauty Room includes many advanced skin based cosmetic procedures such as, thread vein removal, broken capillaries, skin tags, blood spots, warts, brown spots, milia, moles, spider naevus and syringoma.

Caroline also offers; hand and feet care, depilatory waxing, electrolysis, eye treatments, ear piercing and gents waxing and grooming.

The list of services doesn’t stop here; pamper and holiday packages, body treatments and a list of holistic and relaxation services including, reflexology, Indian head massage, hopi ear candle and hot stone massage.

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“My beauty room on Gallery Lane in Holymoorside is easy to access with parking right outside,” says Caroline. “It’s so lovely to be able to continue offering my services to clients both old and new from the convenience of my home.”

Caroline is a born and bred ‘Cestrefeldian’, she moved away to Oxford for five years but soon returned when the option presented itself. She has been friends with Marie from Chatsworth Hair & Beauty for many years, and it was following a conversation with Marie that she decided to attend college studying Beauty. Caroline became one of the team at 521 Chatsworth Road until the business closed.

Alongside the treatments Caroline has a fabulous range of beauty products from Nimue skin technology, “products that sell themselves,” she adds. “Once people have experienced the Nimue products as part of a treatment they typically end up buying the products which are very select and only used by a small number of salons, they are not available over the counter from major retailers.”

With Christmas approaching Caroline can provide vouchers which can be redeemed against any of her services, so please give her a call to pick up your gifts.

Caroline is clearly excited about the move, and is looking forward to seeing some friendly faces at the Gallery Beauty Room.

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Words: Paul Chapman Images: KORE Academy Meet Michelle Carlisle. Michelle offers KORE and holistic therapies to help increase your healthspan through complementary medicines.

Michelle has recently moved to a new comfortable and private treatment room at 622 Chatsworth Road behind Londis.

KORE Therapy differs from many others, instead of looking at 'what' the problem is, it focuses on 'why' the problem is there and where it's coming from.

KORE Therapy uses unique muscle testing to pin point the root cause of the problem and then treatment techniques such as Spinal Release, Pelvic and Cranial Balancing, Qi Gong, Acupuncture, Tuina, Anmo Fu, and much more can be applied.

The most common symptoms people experience that use KORE treatments are back and neck pain, hip pain and headaches. For instance, how many of us spend too much time sat at the desk working on screens and experience discomfort?

"Treatment is fully clothed and techniques are gentle so as not to cause pain. It's all about evaluating what your body is doing and working from here," Michelle adds.

With over 20 years experience with holistic therapies Michelle is a qualified sports massage therapist and alongside this and the KORE Therapy she offers Swedish Massage, and Reiki Healing where she is qualified to master level.

Facial Gua Sha, Jade Roller and Dry Cupping are tools that allow for a very gentle relaxing treatment.

This includes facial cups that are smaller and softer and don’t leave marks on the skin.

Facial cupping benefits by promoting cell repair, decreases puffiness and minimizes fine lines, plus it rejuvenates the skin.

Cupping and Gua Sha can also help reduce muscle tension in the face, eg: for people experiencing jaw pain from teeth grinding.

Michelle can also offer Fire Cupping where fire is used to create vacuum in the glass cups and Dry Cupping which involves plastic cups that are applied with a pump. You can choose which treatment you are more comfortable with.

Give Michelle a call on 07467 700319 and arrange to pop down for your treatment.

"Anyone can benefit from a KORE assessment, it can help athletes achieve better results or simply enable you to go about your daily life with a little lest fatigue."

Providing Professional Complimentary Healthcare KORE Therapy truly investigates the causes of illness and provides a rapid return to health and optimum performance.

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Charity

What Would You Do? I chat with the team at Pathways about the fabulous work they do for the homeless in our community.

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​ thways is a Chesterfield based charity, a with offices and a separate drop-in centre on Saltergate. They offer services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless across Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, and Bolsover. I met up with Claire Douglass who is the Volunteer and Activity Coordinator at Pathways.

"We help people in our community, if people get support early enough, evictions can sometimes be prevented, or new housing options can be found" explains Claire. "We operate from the generosity of public together with funding from the councils and other grant providers who are listed on our website. We are always looking for additional funding though! We are a small team, just 10 staff, 2 mental health nurses and a team of volunteers, this allows us to run a very lean operation ensuring most funds go to those needing help."

Claire explained that there are lots of vulnerable people out there, pressure pots at home, relationships breaking down and the increasing costs of living, all factors that may push someone from home to becoming homeless.

"It is important that people contact us as soon as they can see difficulties approaching, we can assist in so many ways, tenancy problems might be something we can help with, but we need to get involved early," says Claire.

Pathways adopt a holistic approach to each case; it is not always as simple as rehousing someone who is homeless. Without the correct 360 degree support they are often likely to just bounce out again. "We have to look at why someone became homeless, what else do they need support with to enable them to move forward," says Claire.

"The holistic approach includes referring clients to other support agencies to ensure their needs are met. This could be mental health support, welfare advice, substance dependency support and accessing healthcare services."

"I'm an activity group coordinator, running sessions for people to drop into for company and encouragement, to do something creative, producing a product they can be proud of."

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"We run a furniture restoration group, where we provide lunch and drinks and the opportunity to talk whilst creating something unique. These pieces of furniture are given to people moving into new properties."

"We have all sorts of parallel services from which people can benefit. A Derbyshire community dentist team run a drop-in service offering free dental care to those accessing Pathways. A good set of teeth, something most of us take for granted, could be life changing for our service users," Claire explains.

Pathways is about to launch a Peer Mentoring programme for people who have lived experience of homelessness and who are wanting to help others within the service. These individuals will undertake a training course and gain qualifications and are eager to give back. "We are so proud to launch this project we want them to feel empowered and use their experiences to help others as volunteers."

'£5 a month or £1 a week donated to Pathways goes such a long way to helping someone in our community' "Everyone who is rough sleeping has their own story as to what led them to become homeless, and it is essential we work with the person to get an understanding of what support they need.

Recent research has shown that over 90% of people who become homeless have suffered childhood trauma which continues to impact on their lives. Coupled with the trauma that homelessness itself brings with it, can make moving forward feel extremely difficult for people.

Trying to cope with this level of trauma can have a detrimental effect on people lives particularly impacting mental health.

"We run a women’s group and women’s drop-in service, with referrals coming from organisations such as the Elm Foundation, a charity for people fleeing domestic abuse. The group helps women take their minds off their traumas, laughing and crying at the same time, they bake, enjoy sound baths, do yoga, painting and make jewellery, for example. We have some really powerful conversations as a result of these sessions," explains Claire. "People ease up and start to talk openly when you occupy them with an activity that allows escape."

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"Homelessness can happen to people so easily,"explains Claire "It might start with the loss of a loved one, then your mental health is impacted, the simplest things get forgotten, bills go unpaid and before you realise what’s happening, you’re homeless".

Right now, Pathways could use some sleeping bags, it’s the first defence against the cold for many people. When funding is available, they provide basic kitchen items and bedding to get people started. They can be assembled for as little as £150 and go such a long way to helping.

If you would like to offer any items to Pathways, they’re always looking for sleeping bags, rucksacks, warm, practical clothing, and food which doesn’t need to be cooked such as pot noodle, crisps, cereal bars, biscuits etc. You can contact Pathways on the numbers below to donate any items you have.

Christmas will be here shortly, this can be a really difficult time for people experiencing homelessness, with the focus being on spending time with family and loved ones and many not having these support networks.

Alongside this, contending with the winter weather conditions can make things feel extremely hard. Many of the people they support struggle more with mental health at this time of year than any other. Pathways try to offer additional emotional support and are pleased to have a nursing team to help them do this.

On the 20 December Pathways are holding a Christmas party. This is always a nice event with a lovely lunch, games, and giggles to try and keep peoples spirits up. There is a Christmas lunch run by the churches on Christmas day.

I felt moved after my visit to Pathways, it’s eye opening to see how easily things can turn, I think many of us struggle with the continual rises in the cost of living, moaning about heating etc but always doing what we can to put food on the table and keep our houses warm, the things we take for granted.

As little as £5 a month or £1 a week donated to Pathways goes such a long way to helping someone in our community, to feed them and provide shelter, and there are details of how you go about this below.

If you can’t help with a monetary donation but feel that you can help volunteer your time, the team at Pathways would love to hear from you, again the contact numbers on the right.

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Charity

Let's B:Friends Words: Sara (B:Friends)

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ver nine million people in the UK say they are often or always lonely, a frightening statistic! b:Friend is a national charity working on a local level to end loneliness. b:Friend started five years ago in the garage of Mike Niles.

Having been a befriender in London he moved back to Doncaster and realised that it wasn’t just London that was lonely.

The charity snowballed and in 2018 b:Friend received National Lottery funding to roll out across South Yorkshire. In December 2021 it expanded to Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. In August 2022, the new CEO, Colette Bunker, took over from Mike Niles, and thanks to recent funding from corporate supporters, Strata, b:friend is looking to expand to new areas in Nottinghamshire I caught up with Rayella Broomhead from the charity to find out more.

"We work to reduce social isolation in people aged 65 and over by pairing them with a volunteer befriender who pledges to visit once a week to provide company. We don’t ask our volunteers to do anything other than provide company - no jobs around the home, no shopping etc... just a cuppa and a chat for an hour a week in the person's home.

"There is no cost to the older person and it is an open-ended thing with the hope that an organic friendship develops. We often find many pairings have gone on for years.

"The volunteer has the support of a volunteer coordinator who they can contact at any time with any worries or concerns they may have, or to tell us they are enjoying it! We ask that the first few visits are made in the person's home but after a while if the pairing wish to go out for a coffee or a bite to eat there is no reason they can't do this.

"The impact our volunteers have is huge. I don’t think they always realise just how big that impact is. Many of our older people may have lost their spouse, may have restricted mobility so can’t get out, or have lost their confidence to go out after being in for so long.

"Having a befriender visit every week has been life changing for some of the people we work with. It is someone they know they will see every week, giving them something to look forward to.

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"Some of the people we work with don’t see or hear from people for days at a time and often when they do it may be a person in passing.

"Our volunteers are amazing - they are friendly, warm and giving. It is hugely impactful on the volunteer. Many report learning a lot from the older neighbour they are paired with and hearing fantastic tales about their life. A lovely thing about befriending is that it is just the older neighbour and the volunteer, neither know anyone from one another's life so it is quite a special relationship.

The conversation is often rich, not just questions about one another's welfare or whether tablets have been taken. I befriended a gentleman who would tell me about the time he was 10 feet away from a tiger in the Malayan jungle when he was in the army or the time, he was a little boy and living on a farm. He saw a duck hatch and he was the first person it saw so it followed him around like he was its Mum. The stories we have the honour of hearing are so varied, all of our older neighbours have led such different lives."

"We currently have hundreds of pairings across South Yorkshire, and thanks to fantastic community support, we have made several pairings since we started working in Chesterfield, NE Derbyshire and Bolsover. However, we have many more referrals to pair up so we are always looking for more volunteers."

Danielle is one of the volunteers and had this to say: "I don't have any grandparents. it’s just me, my husband and the kids. I have been looking forward to this for a week."

Older neighbour Janet says her befriender made a real difference: “I can go two or three days without talking to anybody. There are days when I haven’t heard my own voice. But now, it’s lovely to know that somebody is coming.”

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Opinion

2023 What a load of rubbish!

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y goodness what a year it's been. Half the world on fire, at war or washed away in floods, cost of living crisis with mortgages, rent, and food prices rocketing, and strikes, strikes and more strikes. Then to cap it all storm Babet flooded away so many homes and shops, my end of town was left with drives, gardens, and skips full of ruined furniture and a muck. The effects on those involved ranged from inconvenient to tragic. Our hearts, and in many cases, our hospitality and kindness went out to them as it always does.

But back to the strikes: Anyone old enough to remember the 1970s will recall inflation at 30% and what seemed like almost everyone on strike. Coal miners on strike meant homes and businesses had electricity restricted to specific times.

I lived in Gleadless then, and the Sheffield Star printed the outages for each area. The equivalent today might be Walton electricity off 6 to 10am then 4 to 9pm, whereas Newbold would be off 9am to 1pm and then 5 to 10pm, so best make a note and don't get mixed up. I remember a neighbour giving my mum 50p to put her pie in our gas oven because their oven was electric. Vacuum flasks full of tea and hot water came in handy. You probably didn't have to watch all this reported on the news because the television was off too, which left a grumpy game of cards round a lantern or a very early night. Some shops stayed open, but you needed a candle or torch to find whatever you came in for.

Your five-day working week was cut, often along with your pay, to three days, always assuming you could actually get there, as buses and trains were on minimal service, and you'd face a long queue for any petrol that was to be had.

You could, of course use those dark evenings to write all those long-promised letters but the postmen were on strike and your bins hadn't been emptied for at least six weeks.

Foxes and strays ripped bin bags open, and it's had a fieldday. So, although its meagre comfort to the sad souls in dire need of an operation, I assure you it could be worse.

For one thing we've been spared the loss of one important and unappreciated service - that of our refuse collections.

Heaven forbid! Our hard-working bin men get a decent wage, though it’s nothing to write home about, but bear in mind they start at 6:30am, often in weather you wouldn't leave your house for unless it was on fire, trotting along for about five miles and risking injury, infection, and even abuse at every turn.

Some days will be fine and dry, many will be roasting hot, pouring rain, heavy snow or blowing a gale with half the bins blown over - so please have a care. If you know a storm is coming make sure the bin is stable enough to resist the wind - better to leave it ‘til next time than have your rubbish strewn all down the road. If it's hot, keep it in the shade if you can.

If not, you can buy disinfectant or toilet cleaner very cheaply.

Sprinkling some on top should help. After collection get the bin off the payment as soon as possible or ask a neighbour to.

It's awkward to juggle a pushchair or mobility scooter around bins and if it's icy underfoot it's downright dangerous.

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When I divorced some years ago my ex managed to evade making any payments towards me or our daughter, so money was very tight indeed. A takeaway fish and chips or chinese meal to share was a big treat, holidays out of the question. My mother was a bit ‘you made your own bed’, but my dad used to sneak me a large loaf and maybe a chicken on Saturdays, so that was a week's worth of food sorted for me, my daughter, and the dogs. Careful budgeting, planning cooking and freezing meant we ate healthy home-cooked meals and most importantly we were happy.

Birthday and Christmas presents may have been small or even a voucher for a ‘Pamper Morning or ‘Spring Clean Your Kitchen’ voucher (I'd like that now - wouldn't you?) but it mattered to me that I always found a spare £1 to tip the bin men because I never forgot how important they are.

That was then, this is now, and I'm not skint anymore, though I'm still careful with my pennies, so I'll give them all £10 around Christmas to say, ‘thank you.’ It's about 19p per week.

No doubt some of you can't spare £10 a pop with so many other expenses but I hope some of you will remember our bin men worked right through COVID to keep us safe, and maybe spare £1. If you're never in when they call find someone you trust who is. Even if you can't spare any money at all a friendly wave and a ‘Thank you - Happy Christmas!’ will brighten their day. And yours.

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Sparkles & Spangles at the Brookfield Tower Ballroom In late November – the week Strictly fans like to call “Making it to Blackpool” - Brookfield holds its biannual charity dance show - entirely choreographed and planned by Y13 students Chloe Johnson, Scarlett Dunwell, Freya Cooper and Issy Meades. Themed ‘A Night at the Movies’, the evening showcases the talent and dedication of all those involved, especially the Y13s working towards their A levels whilst simultaneously organising the entire night. The show involves students from every year, ranging from courageous new Y7s to skilled experienced Y13s – meaning the audience is spoiled for choices of dance style as performances included jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre and more. In addition, it isn’t just performers involved as the school has a talented technical crew responsible for controlling the lighting, sound and making sure backstage runs smoothly. This further portrays the talent and community at Brookfield.

As well as highlighting the incredible ability of Brookfield students, the show always goes to a heartening cause, this year raising important funds for the charity ‘Mind’ which aids those with mental health problems to speak out and get the support they need. The sum raised is not only through tickets but from a raffle and cake sale helped by the BPFA*. This additionally demonstrates the sense of community, as it involves not only staff and students but wouldn’t be possible without the support from parents and carers. Head of Dance Mrs Carter said: ‘I am exceptionally proud of all those involved, and the incredible amount we raise each year for charity.’

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are plenty of choices throughout the school year including – next up a Christmas showcase (Tin to a Tenner on December 21st), another dance show, a summer showcase and a whole school musical production. In February, students from every year group will participate in a production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ which they are already working hard at.

Don’t forget to get tickets: details will appear on the school website.

Katrina Prior *BPFA - Brookfield Parent and Friends Association.

Please contact school for details.

Secondary to Sixth Form Are you wondering what it’s like to make the transition from secondary school to sixth form?

Are you scared or nervous? Or are you excited?

In this article, we’ll be exploring all aspects of this change.

On the first couple of days, it’s intimidating, we can absolutely agree. You’re in a new school - or maybe you’ve been there all along. Perhaps you don’t know anyone; or - possibly - you have loads of friends already. Whatever your case, it’s a scary experience; but especially for those like us, who come from different schools, with few friends maybe only the three or four they know.

Lucky for us, we came to a great school, with supportive staff and welcoming students.

On day one, we didn’t know what to do on our free (although Mr Daveys told us to call them “study” periods). We didn’t know where to go, or who to talk to. Fortunately, everyone was really friendly, and asked us to join them in some of our Sixth Form common areas: the Senior Library, the Hive (Quiet Study), Haven (Silent Study) or Hub (Common Room/café). We easily soon found that we carved out our own little areas where we could go, study or talk... more talking than studying to start!

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It was a bit scary trying to navigate the school on the first few days, as it was much bigger than either of our old schools and is structured differently. We found that we were late to some of our first lessons, but teachers seemed to understand this and just offered to help us out with finding our rooms and getting to where we needed to be.

Entering into new subjects we’d never done before, like Psychology, Politics, and Criminology, was daunting. It was a sudden jump from subjects we’d always done, like English and Maths, to these subjects that might as well have been a foreign language to us! But our teachers really helped to make this transition much easier, explaining things well and going at whatever pace we needed to understand the content we were covering.

There is a wide range of clubs, under the branch of ‘Stellar’, a programme which encourages extracurricular involvement.

We found that there was something for everyone in this programme, and it really helps to include anyone and everyone, with clubs like the LGBT club open to anyone who wants to join, or the ability to offer help to students who are learning English as their second language.

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There’s also plenty of fun clubs, such as drama club, or Journalism! This made us feel like the school was a welcoming place catering for everyone, not just one specific sub-group of students.

While at first the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), like Mr Hirst and Mr Robinson, might seem unapproachable, they are actually really nice and speak to you like human beings. They’re there to help and understand what a weird change this is for you. While one of us had this experience at their previous school, the other didn’t, where the SLT tended to keep to themselves and not really talk to the students.

Life at sixth form is very different, but not in a bad way. Everyone is welcoming, and teachers are understanding. It quickly becomes like your new home. If you’re making this transition soon, don’t be worried: it’ll all work out well!

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'Ey Up Duck' Sol and James Cowie (of Positive Electrics!) recently completed the mighty 'Saint Tropez or Bust' Banger Rally Challenge across Europe to raise money for b:friend, a befriending charity supporting lonely and socially isolated older neighbours in South Yorkshire and parts of Derbyshire.

The couple set off from Cornwall on 23 September on their seven-day journey to the South of France, driving a 17-year-old blue convertible Astra, ‘Ducky’, which they decorated with duck stickers.

part in 55 bangers, all dressed in their own fancy dress, raising money for their chosen charities.

“It was exciting, it was long, it was tiring, it was thrilling, it was everything, just every emotion you can imagine, it was amazing, ” says Sol. “It was quite a moment when James and I eventually arrived at the Citadelle in Saint Tropez.

As we were driving into Saint Tropez, it was one of our challenges to sing the French National Anthem. We did get some funny looks then! But when we got there, it was amazing.”

Sol and James have so far raised over £1,100 to support the charity’s befriending projects.

Sol said: “We are so grateful to everyone who donated. We will leave our JustGiving page open longer and hope people will still donate a few pounds if they can.”

Sara Kopecsni, b:friend’s Communications Officer, said: “Sol and James are absolute superstars. We couldn’t be more grateful to them for taking on this huge challenge to support our older neighbours.

Their fundraising efforts have been outstanding, and we all loved the Ducky car!”

Supporters can donate to Sol and James' fundraiser by visiting justgiving.com and search ducky-bfriend or scan the QR code below.

“We chose b:friend, because we love the idea of the charity, and we have a connection with it due to a family member who works there,” Sol said. “We like the idea of it being about friends, that’s why we picked ‘Ey Up Duck’ as our theme because it is something friendly people say to each other, especially in the North.”

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As part of their epic adventure, the Cowies slept in an inflatable tent and had to complete various fun challenges throughout their journey. From Karaoke (Banger in Banger), selfies at various picturesque locations, quizzes and scavenger hunting that took them off the beaten track, they got to see amazing sights like Kandersteg in Switzerland, the Simplon Mountain pass, Casino square in Monaco, two laps around the F1 track in Spa and many more amazing sights.

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Wanted: Not Pavarotti!

Not many people locally are aware that Chesterfield is the home of a highly regarded Male Voice Choir.

Formed in 1922 in the aftermath of the Great War, and the Influenza pandemic that followed it, by men of the local industries, Coal Miners, Railway Workers, ex-servicemen, and many other residents of the town. And sang on through the 1929-39 Great Depression playing until today.

"Our membership covers all aspects of society and nationality," says Walter Beaney from the choir.

"Based at the Whittington Moor Methodist Church, we aren't a religious choir and sing everything from traditional Male Voice music to modern and popular music, including excellent good medleys from Les Miserables and other shows.

"We are a charitable organisation and have donated many thousands of pounds to local and national charities, next year's spring concert will be in aid of the Marie Curie Hospices, a wonderful charity that helped my late wife to leave us peacefully at home. Last Christmas we helped raise £4,000 for relief for Ukraine, people who are suffering terribly."

Recent performances have included The Royal Albert Hall, Derby Cathedral, Nottingham Cathedral, Chatsworth, Baltic Cruise Liners, and Latvia, The Spirites football stadium, BBC Songs of Praise, their 100th Anniversary concert in the Winding Wheel, local care homes and venues, and of course our own Crooked Spire Church.

"We need new members," says Walter. "The recent COVID pandemic saw us lose eleven members, and several retirees since then due to age or conditions. You don't need to be Pavarotti, none

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Christmas Concert Saturday 9 December 2:30pm

Whittington Moor Methodist Church Scarsdale Road • Chesterfield S41 8NA Traditional & modern Christmas songs & carols.

Join in with your favourite carols.

Social buffet in the church hall afterwards.

Tickets £8 from Mike on 07484 169003 or email: chesterfieldmvc@gmail.com or pay on the door

DO YOU SING? �e Chesterfield Male Voice Choir is over 100 years old & sings for enjoyment helping raise funds for local causes.

INTERESTED? Join us for practice - Tuesday evening, 7:30pm Whittington Moor Methodist Church Whittington Moor

COME & JOIN US of us are, full support, help and friendship are extended to all new members.

"We rehearse every Tuesday at 7:30pm, at Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Rd, Chesterfield, and it is a very friendly, sociable group, new members would be most welcome."

If you'd like to know more and perhaps give the choir a go, please contact Mike Spriggs as below who'd love to hear from you.

Contact Mike on 07484 169003.

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Dancing for Health Local church congregation in Newbold, Chesterfield have raised over £2600 in funds for Dancing for Health CIC to enable their partner dance class to continue for vulnerable people.

St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in Newbold, Chesterfield have organised fundraising and donations through the church congregation and local community to ensure this valuable class can continue its good work.

Dancing for Health CIC are a not for profit community interest company. They create and deliver specialised dance therapy programmes for vulnerable people. They hold a weekly Partner Dancing session at St Andrew's church hall for those who find physical activity hard to access within their community and for those whose health conditions prevent them from joining a public dance class. The dance classes are specifically adapted and designed with these challenges in mind, they are particularly suitable for older people, those with reduced fitness levels, those with long term health conditions, such as cancer, Parkinson’s or Stroke, or others that feel isolated or lonely. It is a fun, friendly and social group. The modified dancing sessions improve physical and emotional wellness.

The group was originally set up with funding from Parkinson’s UK to support people affected by Parkinson disease. Although the class size was small the sessions made a huge impact on the participants involved. When that funding came to an end the class was in danger of closing. The church came to the rescue. The funding raised through the church will now enable the classes to continue for several more months while the class can build in size and hopefully become sustainable and self funded.

Cathy, a participant, says, “Having Parkinson’s can make my body freeze and I feel like I have

concrete boots on, but since coming to Dancing for Health Classes I haven’t froze. My GP has said he has noticed a vast difference and improvement and my joints aren’t as stiff.”

All participants have been amazed at how dance tailored to suit their conditions has restored mobility and renewed their self-confidence. Cheryl and John say “The classes have put some fun back into our lives, the dance instructors are very professional, patient and understanding of Parkinson’s sufferers needs.”

Tracey Barnes, Managing Director and instructor for Dancing for Health CIC says "it is particularly helpful for Parkinson’s sufferers. Volunteers are on hand to support participants without their own partners".

Dancing for Health Classes are held every Thursday at 1pm Refreshments are served after the class, giving participants a chance to rest and chat. There is a small charge of £4. Contact Tracey Barnes on 07721 046757 for more information or come along on any Thursday afternoon. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend or come on your own. dancingforhealth.org.uk

POTATO DAY 2024 • SATURDAY 27 JANUARY The annual sale of top quality seeds at discounted prices.

Visit our ‘Pop up’ shop in the Pavements Shopping Centre for a wide range of varieties on sale and call into our ‘Seed Swap’.

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St. John’s Church, Walton S42 7LT TICKETS £12 inc refreshments E:info@holymoorsidechoral.co.uk T: 07821 725200 & on door

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EXHIBITIONS Level Centre: Water Portals To: 5 Jan 2024 Explore an interactive digital journey into the microscopic world of water with our brand new exhibition, Water Portals. Discover the beautiful microbes that live in our rivers, lakes and oceans, and understand the crucial roles they play in creating a healthy world.

Free entry. Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL levelcentre.com Level Centre: Be Happy With Who You Are To: 5 Jan 2024 A joint visual art project between Level and Little Canyon Collective from Wirksworth, exploring the concept of being happy with who you are and what happiness can look like. Free entry. Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL. levelcentre.com Level Centre: Necklace of Stars To: 5 Jan 2024 During the pandemic older people in Derbyshire joined together to make A Necklace of Stars. Their embroideries, poems and lullabies are now touring and at Level now.

Free entry. Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL levelcentre.com/necklace-of-stars/

Thu 30 Nov to Sun 3 Dec: Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA. Book to secure your visit at www. haddonhall.co.uk.

DECEMBER Through Dec: Santa's Grotto See Santa in his cosy grotto ready to wish all a Merry Christmas.

Tickets £8.50 each & every child will receive a gift & certificate to take home. Vicar Lane. See vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk Fri 1: Bright Winter Nights See www. visitbolsover.co.uk Fri 1 Dec to Tue 2 Jan: Panto Aladdin See chesterfield.co.uk/events Fri 1 to Sun 3: Nativity Festival St Thomas Church, Brampton.

All money raised will go to Baby Basics – a charity supporting new mums with the basics of baby care. See advert.

Fri 1: The Big Christmas Show 7pm @IKON Church, Britannia Road. Tickets free. Book at ikon. church/christmas

Fri 1: Sustainable Christmas 10.30am to midday at Eco-Hub @ TheHub, Low Pavements. Drop in for simple ideas for decorations, upcycling, gift wrapping & sustainable presents that don't cost the earth. transitionchesterfield.org.uk Sat 2: Who Let the Dads Out A place for dads & male carers, & their kids (up to 8 yrs). Tea/coffee, breakfast cobs, newspapers, fruit & craft for the kids. 9:30 to 11am @Chesterfield Baptist Church, S40 4ST. Call 07976 641034. FB: Chesterfield WLTDO Sat 2: The Bolsover Christmas Market www.visitbolsover.co.uk Sat 2: The Big Christmas Show 10:30am & 7pm @IKON Church, Britannia Road. Tickets free. Book at ikon.church/Christmas Sat 2: Christmas Market & Holymoorside Choral 10am to midday at Holymoorside Village Hall. Stalls, refreshments, live music, Christmas Carols.

Come and enjoy Christmas with us.

Sat 2: Christmas Event Matlock Farm Park Midday to 2pm.

The Honey Belles choir will be singing.

Sat 2: Christmas Fayre Artisan stalls, Father Christmas, Tombola, Grand Draw Raffle, Refreshments & Music. Free entry. Father Christmas! 1 to 4pm @Loundsley Green Community Centre, S40 4QU. For info T: 07394 432370.

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Twisted Spire Yoga Classes Fun & Friendly Hatha Yoga Classes in Chesterfield with your fully qualified, experienced & insured teacher, Dave West BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E, BWY Yoga Teaching Diploma.

Beginners and anyone new to yoga are always most welcome.

E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com Sat 2: Bolsover Lantern Parade See www.visitbolsover.co.uk Sat 2: Fortified Wine Evening 7pm @St Thomas Church. 2 course meal, £35 per person.

Sun 3: Chesterfield Vegan Market rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk Sun 3: Christingle 9:30am @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Sun 3: All Age Christmas Worship 11am at Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield S41 7PG

Friend’s Meeting House Ashgate Road, S40 4AG Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm Hatha - Mixed Ability Wednesday 5:30 - 7pm Vinyasa - Fit & Active Thursday 10 - 11am Hatha - Mixed Ability Thursday 6 - 7:30pm Hatha - Mixed Ability

TwistedSpireYoga Tue 5 & Wed 6: Christingle Service 6pm @Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way S40 4NF Wed 6: Chesterfield RSPB Walk at Carsington 10am.

T: 01246 201663.

Wed 6: Holymoorside Film The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Jim Broadbent & Penelope Wilton. A warm welcome awaits! Holymoorside Village Hall. Tea at 2.10pm. Film starts 2.30pm. T: 01246 567118

Sun 3: Christingle Service 4pm @St John’s Church Walton.

Sun 3: Blue Christmas 4pm @ Christ Church, 91 Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 7JH. A service of reflection and hope for those who find celebration difficult at Christmas.

Mon 4 to Sun 10: Printworks Come and see original works of art. An ideal opportunity to purchase those last minute Christmas gifts. Prints, smaller gift ideas and cards. 10am to 4pm @ Dronfield Hall Barn, Dronfield S18 1PX. See sheffieldprintmakers.com Mon 4: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture Christopher Hall: The Weddell Sea – in search of the Emperor Penguin. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Road, S40 3AW. Members £4 (none £5).

Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Thu 7 to Sun 10: Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA. Book to secure your visit at www. haddonhall.co.uk.

Fri 8: Sustainable Christmas 10.30am to midday at Eco-Hub @ TheHub, Low Pavements. Drop in for simple ideas for decorations, upcycling, gift wrapping & sustainable presents that don't cost the earth. transitionchesterfield.org.uk Fri 8: Christmas Concert Chesterfield Cooperative Choral Christmas Concert for Spital Arts.

7:30pm at St Leonards Church, Spital S41 0HA

Sat 9: Christmas Concert 7:15pm at St John’s Church Walton Back Lane. Part of the Honey Belles choir’s 10th Anniversary celebration concerts. Tickets £10, includes donation to designated Charity.

Interval Refreshments. See FB: honeybellesbuzz Sun 10: Old Brampton's Bells Celebrate 100 Years Bell ringing opens the celebrations from 8:45am, then 9:30am Communion Service with the Bishop of Repton and more bell ringing. Refreshments in the Schoolroom afterwards then a 'non-stop Bell ringing relay' from 11:30am.

Sun 10: The Gospel Mission’s 117th Anniversary Refreshments to follow after the Anniversary celebration.

10:45am @The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road, Brampton.

Sun 10: Chesterfield Record Fair Market Place. FB: aarecordfairs Mon 11: NEDIAS Local Heritage Meeting Christmas Meeting. 7:30pm at St Thomas Centre. More info T: 07582 848 973.

Thu 14: Festive Wine Tasting Dinner & Quiz. The Fox & Goose Inn. See advert.

Fri 15: Holymoorside Band Christmas Concert 7:30pm @St Thomas’ Church. See advert.

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What's On Fri 15 & Sat 16: Christmas Tree Festival 10am to 3pm @ Christ Church, 87 Sheffield Road located behind The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: 01246 209433.

Sat 16 to Fri 22: Elf Training Academy Vicar Lane’s very own Elf Training Academy will also be open between 11am to 4pm. Located next to Waterstones.

Sat 16: Coffee Morning 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church. Followed by a Carol Concert by Staveley and District Churches United Choir at 11:30am.

All donations for church funds.

Sat 16: Chesterfield RSPB Field Trip to RSPB Old Moor at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sat 16: Christmas Fair & Grotto 10am to 3pm @The Parish Centre, 91 Sheffield Road, S41 7JH T: 01246 209433.

Sat 16: Carol Concert by Staveley & District Churches United Choir Coffee Morning at 10:30am followed by Concert from 11:30 am to 12:30pm. Donations to Charity. All welcome. Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Sat 16: Christmas Concert 7:30pm @St. John’s Church, Walton, S42 7LT. Holymoorside Choral Society, MD Andrew Marples, guests Darley Dale Band. £12 inc. festive food. T: 07821 725200, on the door or E: info@ holymoorsidechoral.co.uk Sat 16: The Brampton Sessions Great Christmas Hootenanny Five great acts! 7:30pm St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road S40 3AW WeGotTickets T: 0773 908 4478. See bramptonsessions.co.uk Sat 16: Slade The Foundry, Sheffield. See foundrysu.com Sun 17: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. themarketco.co.uk Sun 17: Christmas Nativity Service 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Sun 17: The Big Nativity 4pm @Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield S41 7PG. For all the family.

Sun 17: Carol Service 4pm @St Peter’s Church, Holymoorside.

Sun 17: Carol Service 5pm @The Christadelphian Church, Sheffield Rd. See Advert.

Sun 17: Candlelit Carol Service 6pm @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Sun 17: Carols with Brass 6pm @St Thomas Church.

Sun 17: Carol Service 6pm @Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www. dnemethodists.org.uk Sun 17: Carols by Candlelight 6:30pm @St John’s Church, Walton.

Mon 18: Aurora Women's A Cappella Choir Christmas Concert.

7:30pm @Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road, S40 4QU. Proceeds to the Loundsley Green Community Trust, a charity providing services, facilities & activities for the benefit of the local community.

Refreshments & a raffle. £5 or £3 seniors & children. Pay on the door.

Wed 20: Supper with Santa Enjoy a family supper followed by a gift from Santa @The Fox & Goose Inn. See advert.

Thu 21: Coffee, Cake & Carols 7:30pm @St Thomas Church. See advert.

Thu 21: Christmas Jumper Quiz Night. The Fox & Goose Inn. See advert.

Christmas Eve: Christmas Carol Service 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Christmas Eve: Family Nativity 3:30pm @St Thomas Church.

Christmas Eve: Carols 4pm @The Fox & Goose Inn. See advert.

Christmas Eve: Crib service.

4pm @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Eve: Family Christingle 4pm @Christ Church, 91 Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 7JH Christmas Eve: Christingle Service 4pm @Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome. See www.dnemethodists.org.uk Christmas Eve: Family Nativity 4pm @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Christmas Eve: Carols By Candlelight The Christmas Story. Late afternoon @The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Hall Road, Brampton. For details & timing Email The Gospel Mission: gospelmissionuk@aol.com Christmas Eve: Midnight Communion 11:15pm @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Eve: Candlelit Midnight Mass 11:30pm @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Christmas Eve: Late Night Communion 11:30pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www.dnemethodists.org.uk

Christmas Eve: Nativity Service.

9:30am @St Peter’s Church, Holymoorside.

Christmas Eve: Midnight Communion 11:30pm @Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 7PG.

Christmas Eve: Family Communion Service With Carols. 10am @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Eve: Midnight Communion 11:30pm @St Thomas Church, Chatsworth Road.

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Welcome to our Carol Service Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus at the Christadelphian Church 19a Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LR mulled wine & mince pies after

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What's On Christmas Day: Christmas Service 10am @St Thomas Church.

Christmas Day: Christmas Day Service 10am @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Day: Morning Worship 10am @Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www. dnemethodists.org.uk Christmas Day: Christmas Celebration With Communion 10am @Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield S41 7PG Christmas Day: Family Service 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Fri 29: Flying Home for Christmas Last date for entry to our Festive book giveaway. See last editions S40 Local for details.

Sun 31: After Christmas… What Next?

10:45am @The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road, Brampton.

JANUARY Jan 27: Potato Day See advert. www.potatoday.org.uk Sat 27: Honey Belles 10th Anniversary Afternoon Concert 2 to 3:30om at Ashover Parish Hall. With drinks and birthday cake. See FB: honeybellesbuzz Sat 27: Brampton Community Band Burns Night Ceilidh Loundsley Green Community Centre 7:30 to 10pm.

FEBRUARY 3 Feb: Who Let the Dads Out A place for dads & male carers, & their kids (up to 8 yrs). Tea/coffee, breakfast cobs, newspapers, fruit & craft for the kids. 9:30 to 11am @Chesterfield Baptist Church, S40 4ST. Call Mick on 07976 641034.

FB: Chesterfield WLTDO

MARCH 2 Mar: Who Let the Dads Out A place for dads & male carers, & their kids (up to 8 yrs). Tea/coffee, breakfast cobs, newspapers, fruit & craft for the kids. 9:30 to 11am @Chesterfield Baptist Church, S40 4ST. Call Mick on 07976 641034.

FB: Chesterfield WLTDO 31 Mar: Easter Celebration 10:15am Chesterfield Baptist Church, S40 4ST. Celebrate with us. "He is Risen". Service followed by refreshments. All welcome. chesterfieldbaptistchurch.org Have you got an event planned?

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Sunday 18 August 2024 will see the legendary pop band Busted headline the stage set against a backdrop of the stunning, beautiful Trentham Estate. With their career spanning over two decades and countless chart-topping hits, Busted’s performance promises to be a night of unforgettable music and entertainment which will finish off Trentham Live in style.

Courtesy of Maria at MP Promotions we have a pair of tickets to give away!

Having just celebrated their 20th Anniversary Tour in September & October 2023, the original muchloved trio - James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis - played their hits and fan-favourites to a combined audience of 200,000 people over the course of 26 shows.

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

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Please get your details or forms to arrive with us by close of play Friday 2 February 2024.

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

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Busted’s many successes spread far beyond the singles charts. Three of their four studio albums also peaked at #2, with 4.5 million sales leading to eight Platinum certifications as well as a total of 25 weeks in the Top 10 and two 5x Platinum selling albums. They have won two BRIT Awards - Best Pop Act and Best British Breakthrough - while multiple sold-out arena tours have seen them sell more than 2 million tickets.

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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 & 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 ANCIENT HISTORY CLASS: The Age of Spartacus. examining the turmoil & civil wars of late Roman Republic. From 11 Sept. 10:15am to 12:15pm.

Meeting Room Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall. T: Gary 07980 910896.

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. 3 to 4pm @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.

TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX. 6 to 7:30pm. Mixed ability, beginners welcome. E: TwistedSpireYoga@ outlook.com to book.

CHESTERFIELD GAMES SOCIETY: 7 to 10pm @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also every 2nd & 4th Wed 7 to 10pm. T: 01246 209433 for 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

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

THOM’S BLOKES: A monthly meeting for men on the 3rd Tue of the month. St Thomas’ Church Centre, Chatsworth Road. Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome. Call Robin Dawson 01246 550445.

TUESDAY

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

TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. 9 to midday. Everyone welcome.

No charge. Join us for refreshment and friendship.

Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.

ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome.

9:15 to 10:15am @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book email Sam: sam@ medleys.dance HOLY COMMUNION SAID: 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way. COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: Storrs Road Church Centre. 3rd Tues. 10am to 12 noon.

Come along for a chat & 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 07985 549427.

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

ST HELEN'S TAI CHI CLASS: 10:30 to 11:45am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. £2 per week.

Call Veronica to book: 01246 237526.

HOLMEHALL 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 @Holmehall Community Hub at 41 Mercaston Close S40 4UE. T: 01246 498080 or holmehallunite@gmail.com TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 11am St John's Church, Walton. For more info see www. stjohnswalton.co.uk 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! Call: 01246 239431 for more details.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Friend’s Meeting House, S40 4AG. 5:30 to 7pm. Mixed ability, beginners welcome. E: TwistedSpireYoga@ outlook.com to book.

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 4pm @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 Wed from 10am to 12:30pm. A warm, free space for all with tea/coffee & biscuits etc.

EASTWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB: 10am @1866 Lounge at the Technique Stadium. 2nd Wed. Speakers covering various topics, social events and a warm welcome. For info T: 01246 272193 or email yvonne3849.@sky.com WALKING GROUP: 10:15am from Chesterfield to catch a bus to start the walk. Call Veronica to book 01246 237526 or E: vonhage2@gmail.com BRITISH HISTORY CLASS: The Norman King.

Examining the reign of William the Conquerer & his successors. From 13 Sept. 10:30am to 12:30am. Meeting Room Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall. T: Margaret 01246 276800 HUNLOKE GARDENS WALK WITH US GROUP: 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

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Regular Events 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. WALTON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: Come and join us. 4th Wed at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane 2pm. Jan to November. T: 01246 272039.

KNITTING 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 The Village Hall, Committee room 2 to 4pm. All welcome. Cynthia: 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.

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 LAURA CLOWES SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Parish Centre Stonegravels 5 to 9pm & Sat 9am to 1:30pm. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Friend’s Meeting House, S40 4AG. 5:30 to 7pm. Dynamic Yoga for the fit and active. E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook. com to book.

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: 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. E: honeybelleschoir@gmail.com

THURSDAY 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. No experience necessary.

Thu mornings at Derby Road Methodist Church.

T: Andrea for details: 07947 040548 or andreasmall@naturalvoice.net ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music.

Suitable for older exercisers. Tue & Thu, 10am & 11am both days. Chester Street Club. T: Jen 07985 549427.

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 Cl, S40 2SW. (Term time).

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 & carers. 2 to 4pm. 2nd Thu of the month at St. John’s Church, Walton Back Lane.

YOGA CLASS: 6 to 7:45pm @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. E: publicity@ chestphilchoir.org.uk 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

CHESTERFIELD LITTERSORTERS: 10 to 11.30am. Join our team of friendly volunteers who collect, sort, count & report the single use waste from parks, walk/cycle routes.

Equipment provided. 2nd Thu. E: membership@ transitionchesterfield.org.uk. transitionchesterfield. org.uk/littersorters

HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY: Friendly choir meets in Holymoorside URC 7:30 to 9:30pm. MD Andrew Marples. New singers always welcome. No audition. Call 07989 305577 holymoorsidechoral.co.uk

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

ROSE CHOIR: Singing every genre of music and we welcome all abilities. Chesterfield Studios from 7:30 to 9:30pm. E: info@chesterfieldstudios. co.uk for more info.

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.

OPEN FOLK NIGHT: Hosted by Brampton Community Band. Third Thu. 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street. T: 0797 1400219.

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 TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Friend’s Meeting House, S40 4AG. 10 to 11:30am & 6 to 7:30pm. Mixed ability & beginners. E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com to book.

DANCING FOR HEALTH: Partner dance class, refreshments and chat. £4 a session. St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Newbold. Contact Tracey on 07721 046757 for info.

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

ICHTHUS CANOE CLUB: Outdoor evening sessions - Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Canal & Walton Dam. Monthly Sat pool sessions at Sharley Park. E: canoejmc@gmail.com. See www. ichthuscanoeclub.co.uk PILATES: Improvers level. Walton St John's Church @7:45pm. Call Clare: 07990 771155.

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.

FRIDAY 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.

SLOW SOCIAL: 10:30 to 11:30am. 3rd Friday.

Check website for venues. Free Networking event for freelancers & independent businesses. To register www.slowsocial.co

HOLY TRINITY BADMINTON GROUP: 1 to 3pm @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Email Bernard for info & to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.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

MONKEY PARK CRAFT CLUB: Every Thursday, craft club crochet and knitters welcome, 2pm.

Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

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

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KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall.

Combination of Sit & Stay Fit exercises, standing exercises, dance moves. Improve balance & strength. Friendly group. T: 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 ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome.

6:30 to 7:30pm @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book email Sam: sam@ medleys.dance 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: 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 repairs, woodwork, sewing etc. Cafe.

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: 1st & 3rd Sat. Children’s art club, 11am. Monkey Park, Chester Street.

JUMBLE SALE: First Sat. Midday at Annunciation Church Spencer St. (Entrance Queen St.) Call 01246 232686 to confirm.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT WHIST: Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Semi partner whist from 7 to 9:30 pm. £3 per session.

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 & 10:45am. Info 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. 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 can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk HOLYMOORSIDE TENNIS CLUB: Social tennis sessions. Sun 10am to midday, Tue 10am to midday & Thu 2 to 4pm. Pay & play £3 pp. or Membership £80 PA. Coaching available.

Just turn up or email holymoorsidetennisclub@ googlegroups.com SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate at 10:30am. All welcome. For details: www.dnemethodists.org.uk SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45am for regular morning worship. The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. Brampton.

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 THE WAY: 1st Sunday. 3 to 4:30pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Rd. A church based group for adults with additional needs & carers. Tea/coffee, biscuits, activities and a warm welcome. T: 01246 231002 or waltonchurch.org MESSY CHURCH FOR ALL THE FAMILY: 4 to 6pm. Last Sunday of the month. The Parish Centre Stonegravels. 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 & ability to read music is not necessary. T: 07810 892978, e: aurora. chesterfield@gmail.com or aurora-chorus.org.uk 3RD BRAMPTON SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS & SQUIRRELS: Mon Beavers (6 to 8 years), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 5:30 to 6:30pm. Fri 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. For both boys & Girls. St Thomas’ Centre. T: 01246 567409.

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

HAVE YOUR SAY CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY GROUP: For residents of Abercrombie/Chesterfield Conservation Area & Stonegravels. To be kept up to date E: HYSchesterfieldcommunity@ protonmail.com ot call T: 07471 420352.

PARISH CENTRE STONEGRAVELS: Chesterfield venue with varied events taking place throughout week. T: 01246 209433 or see parishcentrestonegravels.co.uk 'Regular Events' 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:

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3 Seat Sofa & Armchairs: £300 Good condition. Includes two armchairs & foot stool. Pictures on request.

Washing Machine: £35 Bosch Maxx 6 Washing machine.

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Microwave: £10 Panasonic 800W Microwave.

Dark Wood Hi Fi Cabinet: £55 Patio Table & 4 Chairs: £30 White plastic.

Lawn Scarifier: £25 Boxed, Black & Decker.

Wooden Step Ladders: £20 8 steps including platform.

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Wooden Steamer Chairs: £30 Pair of patio chairs, no cushions.

Wooden Patio Side Table: £10

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Le Creuset Skillet: £15 Cast Iron, Blue oval skillet.

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Patio Parasol & Base: £10

Coffee Tables: £Various Small £15 Large £30

Work Platform: £10 Small size, aluminium.

Framed Print: £30 Michael Macdonagh Wood Oleander Shadows. 73W x 60H cm. Signed & numbered.

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Garden Tips

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December Gardening Tips

any people put their plot to sleep for the winter. They clear out the vegetables that have finished in the autumn and leave it empty doing nothing until the spring. But it is still possible to leave some root crops in the ground, removing them when needed for the table. These include beetroot, carrots, parsnips and turnips.

Words: Transition Chesterfield Images: Robert Nixon Betts

Have you thought of covering your plot with a membrane? e.g. black plastic, weed control fabric or anything that removes light, perhaps even old carpet. This prevents weeds growing and much goodness leeching away out of the soil.

It is a good time to deep clean and sharpen all the tools lying in the shed. A thin film of oil appropriately used is recommended for steel tools put away for the winter too.

Outdoor sowing of broad beans is still possible if you choose Super Aquadulce, a hardy variety.

A greenhouse or windowsill can give you a tremendous start to next year if, before the end of December, you sow seeds for peppers (sweet & chili), tomatoes & onions.

This is the time of year to begin to plan for next year, send off for the new season’s seed and nursery catalogues. Some time can also be usefully spent looking through the hundreds of company websites and searching the internet to find interesting and new varieties. Don’t be overambitious though – only plan for plants where there’s space.

Winter is the best time to dig heavy ground, incorporating manure or compost, but don’t try to do it all at once - you’ve got a good couple of months to finish it all.

Keep everywhere clear of debris, which can harbor diseases and harmful organisms. But try not to be too fussy; old logs and piles of leaves tucked away somewhere are excellent overwintering spots for essential wildlife.

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Hello again Spireites. Well, does football get any better? The short answer is no.

The league and getting promoted is going as planned and so far, crossed fingers, so is the Cup. Truth be told, I assumed after our FA Cup win against Portsmouth I'd be focusing on that game here, as the fixture coming up against Barnet would be a close run game probably resulting in a draw, as Barnet are the club in second place (and still in second place I may add lol). But that game in itself was literally a game of two halves. But I'll explain later.

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(Gunpowder, treason and plot) League One leaders Portsmouth came to town. The game would be live on ITV 1 with two football legends, ex Arsenal Ian Wright and ex Spireite Kevin Davies in attendance, standing pitchside with microphones in hand, delivering their comments on the telebox.

The game was a near sellout, so the scene was set for what the FA Cup does best, delivering a cup upset. And that is exactly what happened in the 32nd minute. It's reported that around 500,000+ TV viewers saw the ball hit the back of the net from the head of Tom Horton, delivered from the boot of Mandevilles freekick (after DJ was brought down just outside the box). Horton, the former Portsmouth player, headed us into the second round of the greatest football competition in the

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world. What a sound echoed round the ground when that went in! Our 1-0 win continued our unbeaten record at home and just as important, another clean sheet! Luckily the second round tie was also drawn at home, at the SMH Group Stadium. So not only will that be another sellout game no doubt, but we will get to hear that glorious and contagious sound of the kop chanting with all its might.

The game against Leyton Orient is set to be played on 3rd December, so watch this space for that. In fact by the time you read this it has probably been played and we are in the 3rd round where the top flight teams enter the competition. Who would you want to be drawn against?

Home or away tie? Personally I'd love to see us play Liverpool at Anfield!

Now back to the league.

Saturday 11 November was not only the top of the table clash it was the day we remembered the fallen. After the impeccable minute's silence came an eruption of cheer from the sellout game as we showed Barnet just who deserves to be THE top of the league team in this league. Yes the first half was a test but we dealt with the pressures at the back and turned Barnet round with our fortress of defence with counter attack after counter attack.

At half time it was as I predicted a draw, 0-0. But then, as Chesterfield started the second half and as usual in the final 45 we stepped up and battered them. I can only recommend you check out the highlights on YouTube of this.

There can be no doubt, we have a League One side with the amount of quality of players in this squad. If you do see the goals on the t'internet, you will see the determination of all the players, including the subs, to win the game and get us back into the football league. Dobra, Grigg, Jacobs and Quigley scored the goals and they speak for themselves.

Other than injuries I can't see the Spireites failing to get promoted. As it currently stands, we are five points clear and have a game in hand. We are unbeaten at home, unbeatable in the last 15 games now and scored 47 goals this season. The best in all five English leagues. And it isn't even Christmas yet. Good isn't it!

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