The community magazine for Ashgate, Brushfield, Brockwell, Cutthorpe, Highfield, Linacre, Loundsley Green, Piccadilly and Upper Newbold
Hello and welcome to our April edition.
Finally, the sun is shining, the tempreature is rising and by the end of the week I may be able to take my hat and dressing gown off in the house. Florie (age 4) made an excellent observation recently:
“Daddy never gets dressed.”
This is not entirely true, but I have spent a disproportionate amount of time in my fluffy Star Wars pyjamas and dressing gown. I regret nothing!
Speaking of Florie, she turns five next week. She has been going on and on about her birthday since Christmas finished. Apparently, turning five is a big deal. Wait till you turn forty kid!
Happy birthday kiddo. Daddy loves you.
This month's front cover sees the return of Sue Dickins. Sue’s exhibition ‘Women United’ is at West Studios from the 17th to the 28th of April. It was lovely to bump into some of our readers at Sue’s last showcase. Their kind words meant a lot. Sue went on to sell several pieces to our readers. Amazing!
I popped into the Star Inn on Chatsworth Road recently following its recent transformation and was more than pleasantly surprised. You can read all about it in this edition. Jess Draper joined us on work experience and has written a wonderful piece on her travels to Cape Verde and helping at a Dog Rescue Centre. She’s a good girl!
The wordsmith that is Ed of Brockwell Books is back and has a very unique prize to giveaway to one of our lucky readers. I bet you can’t guess what it is?
Some of you kindly sent your fun in the snow pictures to me following the rather generous flurry we had the other week. Some of the images are belters. You can’t help but think the person on the skis has been waiting for this their entire lives!
Michael South has once again has gone the extra mile working on his CFC pages over the weekend so we can bring you the latest from the club. Superstar!
A big thanks to Lee (The Window People) and Lukasz (Local Home Improvements) for doing such wonderul jobs on our home. Both of whom are featured in this edition.
Have a wonderful start to your spring everyone.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy creating it.
Peace, love and positivity
Simon, Bekah, Eva and Florie
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Words & Images: Sue Dickins
Just thought I’d send you a few of my latest paintings that are ready for my second solo exhibition, Women United. The opening evening is Sat 15th April so I'm working hard to be ready in time!
The idea to paint women from around the world wearing traditional dress came to me last year during my first exhibition. I found that I had developed a newfound interest in painting fabric with my models who had modelled for me for my first collection, and as I love figurative work I decided to combine the two.
I already had several friends from different parts of the world who now live here in the UK with us; they have all been extremely supportive and have modelled for me wearing traditional dress where possible. Ines who worked at West Studios for example was my French representative, modelling a wonderful bright red beret. I took photos of her on a bright sunny morning in Westwood. She is such a beautiful person inside and out, I just had to ask her if she would help with my idea, she was delighted! I also have a Polish friend, Marzenna, who modelled a vibrant Polish traditional shawl.
I visited London recently to meet a wonderful lady from the Philippines. She was home for a short time last year and brought back some traditional dresses especially for this project.
During my first exhibition, 'This Woman’s Work', I met a young woman, Alex. We became good friends and I meet up with her quite often in The Hub at Chesterfield. She has been on a incredible journey after being desperately ill and inspires me so much.
I asked her if she would like to be part of this and she said yes. We had a lovely morning at Bolsover Castle, what better place than an English Heritage site and a proper English girl! As we entered the Star Chamber, I knew I’d found the perfect location as she gazed through one of the windows; she looked like a princess. The painting that I did of her is being used as my advert. I wanted to give her back some confidence which I’m delighted to say, it did.
I’m hoping this exhibition will again bring people together and hopefully be an exciting experience. All the new works are large, some a meter high, and are very bright and bold.
I read a quote saying 'we all look at the same stars, it’s how we see them that’s different', I’ve kept this thought in mind as I’ve met new friends from all over the world. Yes, we may be from different cultures and have different colour skin, but we are all human and should be treated equally.
I keep popping into see Joby at West Studios as he has also become a good friend and has continually offered his help and support! I’m doing a portrait of him as a Thank you!
Women United Monday 17 to Friday 28 April 2023 10am to 4pm West Studios, Sheffield Road, S41 7LL
'we all look at the same stars, it’s how we see them that’s different'
Words: Simon Paterson
Images: Spire Inns
Having been a Brampton resident for a while now, I thought it was high-time that I visited the newly refurbished Star Inn on Chatsworth Road.
As you approach the pub it's clear to see the time and work that the new team (Jason and Mone - Spire Inns) have invested in the place. A traditional look with a sign outside that reminds me of my younger days
'Start your mile in style.'
Many a Saturday night was spent attempting the Brampton Mile, but I do not recall ever finishing it, fancy that!
Entering the pub, I was greeted with a warm smile by a member of the team and a fresh, familiar decor. Whether it's a rural countryside inn or a newly refurbished bar, a great pub should feel like a... well... a pub! Woody, welcoming, warm and muted in its decor with its original features standing front and centre. The Star Inn is all of this and so much more.
Eager to know more about the new Star Inn I conversed/grilled two of the team members on duty that evening (Mone and Molly) over a pint of Theakston's Best.
Molly is a local lass who has been working at the pub since it reopened last summer. I asked her what she likes best about working at the Star. "I love it here because we have such a good laugh, all the locals are so lovely and it's just a great place to work. I've been working here for quite a while now and can't see that changing anytime soon."
Mone has worked and ran more pubs than I've had pints, she added. "We have an older clientele here, it's a local pub for local people, which sounds a bit cliché, but it is. If you are looking for a relaxing evening and a quiet drink, you should give us a try. Our SMART Quiz nights start on Wednesday 22 February which is something a bit different and modern, and we have some great live acts lined up including singer song writer Lexi Whiteside. "Jason (Spire Inns) does a great karaoke on a Friday night," says Molly.
The Star Inn are very open to community groups getting in touch should they need a base for meetings and regular events. If anyone wants to start a beer and board games night you can count me in! "We used to have a darts and dominoes team, so if anyone wants to start anything up then pop in and we will do our best to support and promote it," smiles Mone.
I moved on to the most important question of all. What drinks do you have on offer? "We have a variety of drinks including Carling, Beaver Town Neck Oil, Birra Moretti, John Smiths and two continuous ales on, usually a blonde and an amber," says Molly.
For the sports fans amongst us, the Star has several screens inside showing Sky Sports and BT Sports, with all the major sporting events on throughout the calendar year.
For the darts enthusiasts the pub has a brand-new Blade 6 dart board on the wall with ample space to throw a few.
I saved the big question till last. Why do you think people, old and new to the area should come and give the new look Star Inn a try? "Because it's warm and friendly with a nice atmosphere. We are dog friendly which it has never been before and best of all you get to spend time with our wonderful, local team," beams Mone. Well, you can't argue with that. I for one will be back soon and if you are lucky, I may treat you to my best Michael Bublé on the Karaoke!
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Words: Jess Draper
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Jess Draper joined the team at S40 Local for a few days on work experience recently and one of the jobs we gave her was to put an article together about something she enjoys. What follows is a rather unusual holiday activity!
Last August, for our summer holiday
I was lucky enough to go to the beautiful island of Sal in Cape Verde. Something peculiar about this island is that unlike Cyprus, which is filled with stray cats, Sal is filled with semi-
wild dogs. Being someone who believes that there is only one correct answer to “Are you a dog person or a cat person?” this delighted me. No matter where you went on the island there was at least one dog either roaming down the street, or asleep under a sunbed.
Whilst there I didn’t meet a vicious dog, although many were cautious of humans, all the dogs I met, although wild, were friendly and merely longing for love. Not only did seeing these dogs help with the extreme longing I felt for my two fur babies at home, Ted and Poppy, but it also, in a way, made my holiday, being able to see a dog no matter where I went!
Although this island does sound like heaven for many dog lovers (like me), due to the impoverished nature of the country of Cape Verde, many of these dogs are malnourished and/or require veterinary care, this breaks my heart. Therefore, my mum and I decided to try to help. So, for one day of our holiday, we decided to venture away from the buffet, swap our bikinis for actual clothes and go and help at Organização Salense Proteção Animais (OSPA). OSPA is a non-profit organisation in Sal that gives shelter, food, warmth, and play for many of the stray dogs in Cape Verde. The charity’s aim is to find forever homes for their dogs, with families who have the capability to properly home and take care of one of these dogs.
When we arrived, we met the dogs, all of them eager to be cuddled and fussed. After making sure we spoke to every single dog we took two Rosie and Oito, out for a walk. Rosie and Oito are two black and white sisters that had been found by the charity as puppies, in a box that had been abandoned in the centre of Sal. They were extremely excited to be given the luxury of a quick walk (that many of our pet dogs at home receive daily). They ran and played, like it was the best day of their lives, jumping up for hugs and strokes along the way. You wouldn’t believe that these dogs were once abandoned puppies, considering how tame and friendly they both were. After 45 minutes or so, we were reluctant to take them back to their home, I believe we would’ve rather had them stay with us in our hotel room, or better, to have bought them back home with us. But reluctantly, we took them back to the rest of their friends.
That day of helping was one for the best days of my holiday. I loved helping those wonderful dogs who should never have been
on the streets, even if it was only a small part I played. I also simply loved visiting the shelter, they work to do as much as they can, helping as many street dogs as possible. Without this shelter, it is heartbreaking to think that so many more innocent dogs would be injured and fighting for food to survive. I just want to mention my great gratitude for OSPA for helping.
If you're inspired to get involved or adopt a rescue animal locally there are a number of organisations who can help, see below.
chesterfield-rspca.org.uk
chesterfieldanimalrescue.org.uk
Words: Paul Chapman
Images: Unhampered-Chesterfield
Chesterfield is being recognised as a destination for independence... a place to visit for it's independent businesses.
Our high street, Chatsworth Road and Sheffield Road, are doing well, with new and exciting ventures popping up all the time. Despite the odd negative comment on social media, Chesterfield remains a positive place with lots to offer its residents and visitors.
Unhampered-Chesterfield.co.uk is the place to go to find over 200 independent businesses based in and around Chesterfield, that are delivering excellence and experiences that keep people coming back, time and time again.
When I was younger, our weekends were filled just doing everyday tasks, shopping, visiting the bank, sorting out your insurance, and you only had the one day, everywhere was closed on Sunday... Today we have the internet, we can now spend every night doing tasks online, when I was a teenager it didn't exist!
We talk about the web being quicker and more convenient, am I the only one that feels this has been mis-sold?
If it's all so quick and convenient why does it seem to take over my life, and sorting out a problem that occurs can soak up whole days! I find the online experience a bit soulless, not to mention
the carbon footprint of all the individual deliveries being driven around, personally it all feels a bit wrong!
I'm not a complete evangelist, I order stuff from the web but I try and reserve it for things I can't get locally or over the counter, I try not to use it for everyday stuff. I like the opportunity to browse, to try things on, to talk to knowledgeable people who can help, not some AI generated BOT at the bottom of my screen.
I like to walk away with what I want there and then, ideally purchased from an independent business, do my bit to support the local economy. I'm not the world's best shopper, if I'm out browsing, I'm looking for something in particular, or coffee and food!
Chesterfield has a fab range of independent businesses, find yourself some time, pop into town and give them some support... the more we do this, the more it will encourage new businesses to open up.
Be sure to take a browse of the Unhampered website (www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk) before you go to help plan out your day and find something new..
But most of all, enjoy, and keep supporting the town in which you live.
www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk
There is something special about giving a book as a gift - it’s the sense of giving an object that will hold its emotional value, that you chose it specifically. Some people write in their books, others don’t and won’t. But, of old books the ones we often like and appreciate the most are those with inscriptions in them.
A lady came past the shop the other day and handed me a small pamphlet of a book - a collection of English poems. It’s an old schoolbook, the type used in Victorian schoolrooms to teach and learn poetry - specifically English poetry. The book has virtually no value but is quaint and nice to the touch and it sits warmly in your hand.
As she handed it to me I opened it and saw the inscription - the name of the previous owner and the date 1886. As I paused to appreciate the attractive ink handwriting - the lady said - “I knew her” - pointing at the name - “she was lovely, and I didn’t want the book to end up in a skip”.
Here was I holding a book that spanned almost 140 years of two women who knew each other and between whom this book had passed - the least I could do was respect that. I promised the lady it would not go in a skip and have put it to one side. For me, interactions such as this is what a secondhand book shop is all about. There are few books that have to go in a skip - and we pride ourselves on repurposing. Old redundant atlases are now made into map bags, we have wall-papered part of our own house with a broken copy of Lord of the Rings, and we have a scheme to make postcards and book marks out of broken books.
And of course, you can buy these books and more and give them second and third lives. The covers may not be perfect, the condition may not be immaculate - but the collected story and journey that those books have themselves had, gives us joy and wonder.
If you love books, have a friend whom you haven’t seen for a while, want a gift that is unlikely, fun and even a bit different - we can help. We are the ultimate shop for all-year-round secret-Santa’s. Please don’t leave it to Christmas - we need your help and support all year around to make this business venture work, so call in any time.
We are open on Chesterfield’s Market DaysMonday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays broadly 9am-4pm. Please do find time to come and browse.
And as for that poetry book - we are pleased to say that poetry is probably our biggest line of sale. Your love and exploration of the craft and curated word is huge. And we ourselves are huge advocates of John Clare, John Donne and Carol Ann Duffy to name but three. We are huge fans of local poet Helen Mort and hope to have exciting news for the town about that soon.
So that little poetry book is going into a lucky draw - if you like poetry or old previously loved books - pop into the shop - place your name and phone number into our March draw and one of you will win the poetry book with our compliments. Our one request is that you love it and keep it out of the skip for someone else to enjoy.
See you soon, Ed Fordham, Proprietor.
Brockwell Books of Chesterfield can be found in The Market Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1AR.
Words: Simon Paterson
Images: Readers
You'd be forgiven for wishing someone a merry Christmas in March!
At the time of writing this there are 1000's of Cestrefedlians sledging, making snow men and memories in the snow, in March!
I popped a post on Facebook asking for your fun in the snow pictures to feature in our April edition and some of you were kind enough to share them.
Fingers crossed it doesn't snow in April!
'What's On' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 14,500 homes. If you have an event to list, please just drop us an email to Paul: paul@s40local.co.uk
Tue 28: FILM - See How They Run
The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Wed 29: Holymoorside Film - “Belfast” by Kenneth Branagh
Holymoorside Village Hall. Tea at 2.15pm. Film starts 2.30pm. T: 01246 567118
Thu 30: Totally Tina
The Winding Wheel, Chesterfiueld. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Sat 1: Easter Craft Morning
Come join the fun, activities, cards, baking, decorations, refreshments. Parents & Children. 10am to Midday @Chesterfield Christadelphian Church, 19a Sheffield Road. chesterfieldchristadelphians.org.uk
Sat 1: Dick & Dom In Da Bungalow Live Buxton Opera House. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Mon 3 to Sat 8: Holy Week
Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk
Mon 3: Chesterfield RSPB LecturePeregrine Falcon.
The Peregrine Falcon, a introduction to their book about the bird by Richard Sale and Steven Watson. The St Thomas centre @7:15pm. Call 01246 201663 for details.
Mon 3: Reflective Service 30-minute service. Also Tue 4 & Wed 5. Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th April. 7:30pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Live streamed. All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk
Tue 4: Mellors & Kirk Valuation Day. See advert.
Tue 4: Chesterfield & District Family History Society - The Life of the Early Victorian Deaf and Dumb
Anne Sherman. Online & St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. For details & to register please E: secretary@cadfhs.org
Maundy Thursday 6: Service of Holy Communion
7.30pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Live streamed. All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk
Thu 6: Chris McCausland
The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk
Thu 6: FILM - Matilda
Winding Wheel. chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Good Friday 7: Walk of Witness
11am (from Town Hall to The Spire). All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk
Good Friday 7: Reflective Service
30-minute service. 7:30pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Live streamed. All welcome. dnemethodists. org.uk
Sat 8: Reflective Service
30-minute service. 2pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Live streamed. All welcome. dnemethodists. org.uk
Sat 8: Muddy Easter
2 to 4pm @ St John's Church Walton Back Lane. A place for all ages to wander & wonder together, connect with God & nature & have fun outdoors. With Easter-themed activities, crafts and refreshments. Free & suitable for all. T: 01246 566205 or E: email office@stjohnswalton.co.uk
Easter Day Sun 9: Early Morning
Communion
8am @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Live streamed. All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk
Easter Day Sun 9: Service of Holy Communion
10:30am @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Live streamed. All welcome. dnemethodists.org.uk
Sun 9: Easter Day Service
The Gospel Mission, Old Rd, Brampton (near Serpent Motors) @10.45am. All ages are invited to celebrate the wonderful gift of Easter. Surprises will be available for all the children.
Sun 9: Easter Service
5pm @Chesterfield Christadelphian Church, 19a Sheffield Road. chesterfieldchristadelphians.org.uk
Tue 11: FILM - Living
The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Thu 13: The Fisherman's Friends
Winding Wheel. chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Thu 13: Ligeti Quartet
The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk
Fri 14: The Chesterfield Postcard show Pop UP.
10am to 2pm @Vicar Lane. With have a go creative activities. See junctionarts.org
Fri 14: Inspiral Carpets
The Leadmill, Sheffield. leadmill.co.uk
Sat 15: Dr Feelgood
Winding Wheel. chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Sun 16: HARP Mud Run. 5k & 10k family event. See: highashes.org.uk/event/harpmud-run to sign up
Mon 17 to Fri 28: Women United Exhibition
West Studios, Sheffield Road. See article.
Mon 17: CADLHS
Life in a Noble Household
Philip Riden - Dukes of Devonshire in the 17th century. Chesterfield & District LHS. St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm. Visitors £3.
Mon 17: James Ketchell - It's All Mental Winding Wheel. chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Tue 18: Wheatbridge Surgery Patient
Participation Group (PPG)
Midday at the Wheatbridge Surgery, 30 Wheatbridge Road, S40 1AB.
Wed 19: Gaz Coombes
The Leadmill, Sheffield. leadmill.co.uk
Wed 19: Fashion Show & Sale
Raising funds for Fairplay. £7.50 per person including a glass of bubbly. 6pm at Fairplay Centre, Alexandra Road West, S40 1NP.
Thu 20: Next Gen Group
A monthly group for 16 to 24yrs to develop their creative skills. Contact info@ junctionarts.org to book or more details.
5:30 to 7pm @West Studios, Sheffield Rd.
Thu 20: NT Live - Good Bakewell Town Hall. www.bakewelltownhall.co.uk
Thu 20: Chesterfield Jazz
Esther Bennett, Vocals
Chesterfield Jazz Club 7:30pm @The Olde House, Loundsley Green Road S40 4RN. Ticjets £12.50. www.chesterfieldjazz.co.uk
Fri 21: Marti Pellow: Pellow Talk
The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Fri 21: Russel Kane - The Essex Variant www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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Sat 22: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripPadley George. Hope Valley. Start 9 am. Call 01246 201663 for details.
Sat 22: Francis Rossi - Tunes & Chat Winding Wheel.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Sat 22: Cleaning the Natural Way by Steph Mannion (previously Steph's Sustainable Stuff, now the Refill Fairy). 2 to 4pm, Monkey Park, 128a Chester St, Chesterfield, S40 1DN. Places limited to 8, charge is £5 per person to cover costs. Contact hello@transitionchesterfield.org. uk to book.
Tue 25: WEA Yoga Online Rachel Bayliss
New course starting @9:15am online via Zoom. See wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464. Course ref. C2348904. You may be eligible for a free course if you receive certain benefits.
Wed 26: The Great Chesterfield Get2gether 11am to 3pm @The Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield. Lots of stalls with information and support plus free tea, coffee and cake. Find out what help is available in your local area for debts, budgeting, looking after your mental health & wellbeing, getting back into work, getting active and much more. Contact Wendy Blunt e: wendy.blunt@chesterfield.gov.uk or T: 01246 959657
Fri 28: Spring Concert. Holymoorside Brass band. Tickets £7. T: 07875 283131
Fri 28: Any Old Iron
The Leadmill, Sheffield. leadmill.co.uk
Fri 28: WEA Yoga - Rachel Bayliss New course starting @9:45am at Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, S40 4AG. See wea.org. uk or call 0300 303 3464. Course ref. C2348947. Complete beginners welcome and you may be eligible for a free course if you receive certain benefits.
29 April: Mike & Lee @The Fox & Goose See advert.
Sun 30: Phil Wang - Wang In There Baby! City Hall, Sheffield. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Sun 30: Rob Auton
The Leadmill, Sheffield. leadmill.co.uk
Tue 2: Chesterfield & District Family History Society - Victorian Housing Conditions. Dennis Hill. Online & St Thomas’ Centre, Brampton at 7.30pm. The Life of the Early Victorian Deaf and Dumb. Visitors welcome. For details & to register please E: secretary@cadfhs.org
Tue 2: Coronation Tea Dance
Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The Ashby “Little” Big Band with six musicians and a singer will play a mix of ballroom & sequence at the special event. 2:30 to 5:30pm @The Winding Wheel. Tickets £7.50. T: 01246 345222 or visit www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Tue 2: Mellors & Kirk Valuation Day. See advert.
Thu 4: Gary Delaney
The Leadmill, Sheffield. leadmill.co.uk
Fri 5: Mellors & Kirk Valuation Day. See advert.
Sun 7: Holymoorside 10k
10:30am start to this great annual event. For details see www.holymoorside10k.co.uk
Sun 7: Come & Try Bowls at Robinson Bowls, Walton Dam
Drop by for a Taster session between 12 noon until 5 pm. Please wear flat shoes and we will lend you the bowls. All ages welcome. See Facebook page Robinson Bowls Club.
Mon 8: NEDIAS Heritage Talk - The Great Little Trains of Wales
By Alastair Clark at St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road. Info from cliff@nedias. co.uk. All welcome - non-members £3.
9 to 19 May: Postcard Show
Chesterfield's annual exhibition of mini masterpieces. See your own work exhibited. Submissions required by 20 April 2023. West Studios, Sheffield Road. Visit junctionarts.org for details on how to get involved.
Sat 13 & Sun 14: Chesterfield Postcard
Show Open Weekend
10:30am to 2:30pm @ West Studios, Sheffield Road. See junctionarts.org
Thu 11: Rhys James
The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk
Sat 13: Paul Young - Behind The Lens
Thu 11 to Sat 13: Anyone for Breakfast?
A merry comedy of marital mishaps. Tickets £9 (conc's £8). The Assembly Rooms, Hill Top, Bolsover S44 6NG. See bolsoverdramagroup.org
Mon 15: CADLHS
Renishaw Hall & the Sitwells
Talk by Christine Beevers. Chesterfield & District Local History Society. All meetings at St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm. Members free Visitors £3 Refreshments.
Wed 17: Josh Berry
The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk
Thu 18: NT Live - Best of Enemies (12) Winding Wheel chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Thu 18 May: Chesterfield Jazz Dean Masser, Sax
Chesterfield Jazz Club 7:30pm @The Olde House, Loundsley Green Road S40 4RN. Tickets £12.50. www.chesterfieldjazz.co.uk
Fri 19: Tim Vine
The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Sat 20 May: EYFS Open Day @Walton
Peak Flying High Primary & Nursery Academy. Whitecoates Lane.
Sat 20 May: Scouting For Girls. Uttoxeter Racecourse. See advert.
Sat 20: Chesterfield and District Family History Society Annual Fair 2023
“Who Do You Think You Are”. Theme ‘Old and Curious Occupations’ Displays, free talks, genealogy help desk. St Thomas’ Centre Brampton. 10am to 4pm. £3
Sun 21: Crafters Bazaar
10am to 4pm on Chesterfield Market. The place to buy and sell surplus art and craft materials. Bag a crafty bargain or make cash from your stash! Stall bookings £10. E: CraftersBazaar@transitionchesterfield. org.uk. For more info transitionchesterfield. org.uk/craftersbazaar
Wed 24: Simon Brodkin
The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk
Fri 26: Songs from Stage and Screen
A concert by Chesterfield G&S Society. 7.30pm @Holy Trinity Church, Newbold Rd, S41 7PG. Tickets £12 on the door or visit chesterfieldgs.co.uk.
Tue 2: Joe Pera
The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk
The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
27 May: Ami Evans @The Fox & Goose. Singer. Fox & Goose. Pudding Pie Hill.
English pop rock band Scouting For Gilrs play Uttoxeter Racecourse on Saturday 20th May 2023!
Throughout Scouting For Girls’ immensely successful career they’ve sold over two million albums, two million singles, had four Brit Award nominations, an Ivor Novello nomination, had four top ten singles, sold-out Wembley Arena, The Royal Albert Hall and most recently sold-out two nights at The London Palladium plus a series of hit singles all of which were inescapable radio smashes. Courtesy of Maria at MP Promotions we have a pair of tickets to give away to a lucky reader.
To be in with a chance of picking up the tickets:
• Email SCOUTING to paul@s40local.co.uk
• Text SCOUTING to 07764 801080
• Complete the form below, and send to:
• Scouting For Girls Giveaway, S40 Local, West Studios S2, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL.
Please get your details or forms to arrive with us by close of play Friday 28 April 2023.
As always, a huge thanks to Maria at MP Promotions for supplying the tickets to giveaway.
You will need to make your own way to the venue. Tickets are also available to purchase from the link below from £30.50.
Visit: bit.ly/S40SCOUTINGFORGIRLS
Come along to meet one of our experts for free auction valuations of antiques, collectables, jewellery and medals.
CHESTERFIELD DRONFIELD
Tuesday Friday 4 April 5 May 2 May 2 June 10am to 12 noon 10am to 1pm
The St Thomas’ Dron eld Hall Barn
Church Centre High Street
Chatsworth Road Dron eld
S40 3AW S18 1PX
PILATES GROUP: 9:15 to 10:15am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also Tue from 6 to 7pm & Wed from 9:30 to 10:30am. Call Judy to book: 07779 266057.
MEN’S SNOOKER: Friendly group of men, over 60, meet weekly & are looking for others to join us. 9:30 to 11:30am at Newbold Working Men’s Club, Thirlmere Road, Newbold. T: 01246 232169.
SILVER SOCIAL: Chat, a drink, a snack and join in the quiz. Over 50s welcome. No cost - but donations appreciated. An accessible event. 10am to midday at Monkey Park, Chester Street, Brampton. See www.monkeypark.org.uk
READING GROUP: 10:30am for an hour in The Hub, Low Pavement, Chesterfield. We read short stories and poetry, all materials provided free. james@dva.org.uk or 07743 514934.
ZUMBA GOLD/TONING: 11am to midday @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels, also Fri. Prebook only call Teresa 07740 202042.
DANCE ABILITY AND RACKET SPORTS: Fun, relaxed sessions for adults 18+ with additional needs. 1 to 2:45pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.
DANCING WITH DEMENTIA: A fun, relaxed dance session for people living with dementia and their carers 1 to 2:45pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.
GAMES SOCIETY: 7 to 10pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also every 2nd and 4th Wed 7 to 10pm Call 01246 209433 for more info.
CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Face to Face class at Swanwick Memorial Hall, Old Whittington S41 9JZ. 7:15 to 8:45pm. £7.50£8.50. Details Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk
MINERVA WOMEN’S CHORUS: Enquiries warmly welcomed from singers with some experience. 7.30pm at St. John’s Church, Walton to rehearse unaccompanied songs for fun and performance. We’d love to meet you! minervachorus.co.uk
STAVELEY & DISTRICT CHURCHES UNITED
CHOIR: A mixed voice choir of 30 members. Rehearsals 7:30 to 9pm at Brimington Common Methodist Chapel, Manor Road, Brimington Common S43 1NU. Julie Hunt: 01246 238143.
HOLYMOORSIDE BAND: Rehearsals in Holymoorside URC church on Mon & Frid 8 to 9:30pm. Vacancies throughout the band. Instruments available. Contact Andy Booker for details on 07875 283131 or email: andybooker31@icloud.com
TUESDAY
WARM SPACE: Storrs Road Methodist Church Centre is our warm space Community Coffee morning (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays). 9am to 12 noon. Coffee, toast etc is free of charge.
ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music. Suitable for older exercisers. Tuesday and Thursday, 10am and 11am both days. Chester Street Club. For details call Jen on 07757 726239.
THE CUTTHORPE ART GROUP: Weekly meetings 10am to 12 noon @Cutthorpe Village Hall. Come along & enjoy a relaxing morning. Call Wendy 07305 461604.
HOLY COMMUNION SAID: 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.
TAI CHI CLASS: 10:30 to 11:45am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. £2 per week. Call Veronica to book: 01246 237526.
HOLME HALL LET'S WALK TOGETHER. Friendly group walks lasting 30 to 60 mins at a gentle pace followed by a chat and a drink. Fortnightly. 10.30am @ Holme Hall Community Hub at 41 Mercaston Close S40 4UE. T: 01246 498080 or holmehallunite@gmail.com
KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Rosehill Church Hall Chesterfield Studios, Soresby St. Ideal for leading a more active lifestyle in a friendly group whilst exercising to music. T: Debbie 07413 068092.
RENEW WELLBEING 42: St Johns church Walton every Tuesday 2-4pm. This is a space to get together over a cuppa where is is ok not to feel ok. All are welcome to join our small and friendly group. Call Cathy on 07815796612 for details.
AFTERNOON WHIST: 2 to 4:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. T: Julie on 07732 395278 or Susan on 01142 2621548. £3 per person. All welcome.
THOM’S BLOKES: A monthly meeting for men on the third Tuesday of each month, at St Thomas’ Church Centre, Chatsworth Rd. Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome. For info call Robin Dawson 01246 550445 or Tony Witham 01246 206820.
TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. 9 to midday. Everyone welcome. No charge. Come and join us for refreshment and friendship. Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.
TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 11am St Johns Church, Walton. For more info see www. stjohnswalton.co.uk
PILATES: Holymoorside Class. 3pm at Holymoorside Village Hall, Holymoor Road S42 7DX. T: 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@ gmail.com FB: @tayloredpilates23
CHESTERFIELD 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: Stonegravels Parish Centre, Sheffield Rd. Tuesday afternoons. E: hallett965@btinternet. com T: 01246 229633.
WEDNESDAY
LOUNDSLEY GREEN CHURCH COMMUNITY: Every Wednesday between 10am and 12:30pm. A warm, free space to all with tea / coffee & biscuits etc.
EASTWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB: 10am @1866 Lounge at the Technique Stadium. 2nd Wed. A range of speakers covering various topics, social events with a warm welcome members. For info T: 01246 272193 or email yvonne3849.@sky.com
WALKING GROUP: 10:15am meet in Chesterfield to catch a bus to start the walk. Call Veronica to book 01246 237526 or E: vonhage2@gmail.com
HUNLOKE GARDENS WALK WITH US
GROUP: Enjoy this hidden gem on short walk. Refreshments & purchase fresh produce. 10:30am The cabins Hunloke Community Gardens, Church St South S40 2TF. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk
MONKEY PARK STAY & PLAY: 10:30am to 11:30am Stay and play for under 5s and their grown-ups. Just a £1 donation. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk
ROCK CHOIR: St. John’s Walton, 11am and Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Mondays 7:30pm. www.rockchoir.co.uk
STAY & PLAY: For children and parents - babies up to 5 years old. Term time only. 1:30 to 3pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.
HOLYMOORSIDE CRAFT GROUP: An informal and friendly group meeting every week in the Village Hall, Committee room 2 to 4pm. All welcome. Details from Cynthia on 01246 569250.
BRAMPTON LADIES CLUB: Brampton Ladies Club meet at Storrs Road Methodist Church, Storrs Road. New members welcome. Talks, demonstrations, social activities, quizzes & special events. 2 to 4pm term time. T: 01246 566435.
LAURA CLOWES SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Parish Centre Stonegravels 5 to 8pm & Sat 9am to 3pm. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.
HOLYMOORSIDE TRAINING BAND: Calling all brass and percussion players, new & old. Rehearsals 6:30pm at United Reformed Church, Holymoorside. Instruments Provided if required. Call 07874 014179 or e: enquiries@ holymoorsideband.co.uk
THE BRAMPTON SESSIONS: Revelling in rich musical traditions. Live, acoustic music sessions featuring local musicians. First Weds, 7:30pm St Thomas Centre S40 3AW. £2 FB: Search ' Brampton Sessions' or M: 07739 084478
HOBBY TALK FORTNIGHTLY MEN’S GROUP:
7:30 to 9:30pm at Chesterfield FC Stadium. A different hobby at each meeting helping improve mental health & wellbeing. E: hthobbytalk@ gmail.com
BLOW THE COBWEBS AWAY: Recorder group - all abilities welcome. 7:30pm St Leonard's Mission, Spital. T: 01246 563224.
FREEVOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR: The Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road.
7:30 to 9:15pm. £4. Term time. Contact free. voices@yahoo.co.uk or T: 01246 237937.
HONEY BELLES LADIES CHOIR: St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane 8pm. Available for events. Contact honeybelleschoir@gmail.com
THURSDAY
ROBINSONS BOWLING CLUB: Enquiries contact Marilyn Blackwell on 01246 270039 or marilyn@blackwell1.plus.com FB: @ Robinson Bowls Club.
THE PILATES STUDIO CHESTERFIELD:
Classes 9 to 9:50am, 10 to 10:50am & 11 to 11:50am at West Studios, Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 7LL. T: 0789 1090746 E: rachel@thepilatesstudiochesterfield.co.uk
ART GROUP: 9:30 to 11:30am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. No instructor. £3 per week, tea coffee & biscuits. T: 01246 209433.
WE ARE ONE: Friendly community choir looking for new Members. From 27 April. No experience necessary. Thu mornings at Derby Road Methodist Church. T: Andrea for details: 07947 040548 or andreasmall@naturalvoice.net
CHESTERFIELD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN’S
GUILD: 10am to midday @ Market Hall Meeting Rooms. Speakers, lunch club, quizzes, excursions. New members welcome. T: 01246 207496
COSY CUBS: BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Messy play, rhymes, story time, friends, toys & refreshments. 10 to 11am @Umbrellas Cosy Hub, Burns Close, S40 2SW. (Term time only).
CHESTERFIELD LITTERSORTERS: 10 to 11.30am. Join our team of friendly volunteers who collect, sort, count and report the single use waste that ends up as litter in parks and on our walk/cycle routes. Equipment provided. 2nd Thursday. E: membership@ transitionchesterfield.org.uk. www. transitionchesterfield.org.uk/littersorters
PILATES: Walton Class. 10:30am at The Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Contact Tamara on 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@ gmail.com FB: @tayloredpilates23
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH TODDLER
GROUP: 10 to 11:30am, Babies, pre-school Toddlers, Mums, Dads, Grand-parents or carers. Varied activities: snacks, toys, craft tables, singing. 01246 690005 or dnemethodists.org. uk Term time only.
HOLMEBROOK VALLEY PARK WALK WITH US GROUP: 10:30am for a 45 to 60 min walk including open water, woodlands & meadows. Cafe (top car park) Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadow Lane, S41 8XP. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk
BADMINTON GROUP: 1 to 3pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Contact Bernard for info and to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.uk
MONKEY PARK BOOK CLUB: First Thursday of the month, book club, 1pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk
MONKEY PARK CRAFT CLUB: Every Thursday, craft club crochet and knitters welcome, 2pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark. org.uk
CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other): Friendship group meeting every third Thu 2 to 4pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. £2. Activities, speakers, games, fun, tea and cake. All welcome.
DOWN MEMORY LANE: A social singing activity for people living with dementia and their carers. 2 to 4pm on 2nd Thursday of the month at St. John’s church Walton in the main hall.
YOGA CLASS: 6 to 7:15pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Contact Helen to book E: helenapol@hotmail.com
CHESTERFIELD EMBROIDERERS: 1st Thu (except August) at 7pm in the Saints Parish Centre. Open to all people with a love of everything textile related. E: chesterfieldembroiderers@gmail.com
HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY: Friendly choir meets in Holymoorside URC 7:30 to 9:30pm. MD Andrew Marples. New singers always welcome. No audition. To arrange a visit call Sue 07989 305577 Info: www. holymoorsidechoral.co.uk
OPEN FOLK NIGHT: Hosted by Brampton Community Band. Third Thursday of the month 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street. T: 07971400219.
ICHTHUS CANOE CLUB CHESTERFIELD: Outdoor evening programme, sessions at Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Canal or Walton Dam. Monthly Saturday even pool sessions at Sharley Park. E: canoejmc@gmail.com or ichthuscanoeclub.co.uk
PILATES PILATES: Improvers level. Walton St John's Church @7:45pm. Contact 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.
HOLYMOORSIDE BOWLING CLUB: Want to try out bowling? Come along Friday - 10 to 12pm. Refreshments & all bowling equipment provided. A friendly club, all welcome, of any age, who simply wants to have a go. T: 07794 078552.
ZUMBA GOLD: Perfect for active older adults. Stay active, meet new people, have a coffee and some fun! 10:30am @ St Thomas' Centre. £5, please book first class. Call Adele on 07956 165287.
QUEENS PARK BUGGY WALK: Ideal for parents/ carers of little ones. 10:30am Queens Park Sports Centre reception for 45-60 minute walk. Return to the cafe for drinks & chat. T: 01246 345669 or e: Tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk
CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Zoom class only or 7-day recordings are also available. 9:30 to 11am. £7.50 - £8.50. For details see Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk
LUNCH-TIME SERVICES: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. 12:15 to 12:45pm. All welcome.
KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. Combination of Sit and Stay Fit exercises, standing exercises including dance moves. Improve strength & balance in a friendly group. T: Debbie 07413 068092.
FITSTEPS: 6 to 8pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.
KFC (KIDS FRIDAY CLUB): For primary ages. Term time 6 to 7pm Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org
FRIDAY CLUB FOR TEENS: For teenagers in school years 7 to 9. 7:15 to 8:15pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. For details T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org
REFUGEES FROM REALITY GROUP GROUP: 7:30 to 10:30pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. See refugeesfromreality.co.uk for more info.
CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB: 2nd & 4th Friday The Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. Work nights, demonstrations & critiques. All welcome £3/£5 (not Aug & Dec). T: 01246 237291.
SATURDAY
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
TRANSITION CHESTERFIELD REPAIR CAFÉ: 3rd Sat. 10am to 12:30pm @ Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, S40 4ST. Drop-in sessions – all types of repair available, woodwork, sewing etc and cafe facilities open while session is being run. E: repairs@ transitionchesterfield.org.uk
MONKEY PARK SEWING CLUB: First & third Saturday of the month, sewing club, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk
MONKEY PARK CHILDREN’S ART CLUB: First and third Saturday of the month, children’s art club, 11am. Monkey Park, Chester Street.
MONKEY PARK LEGO CLUB: First Saturday of the month, children’s art club, 1 to 3pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street.
SATURDAY NIGHT WHIST: Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road, 7 to approx 9.30pm, £2.50 per person. Refreshments. All welcome. T: 01246 278778.
SUNDAY
CARSINGTON WATER BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: Free walks held on the first Sunday of the month. Booking advisable. Call 0330 678 0701.
ST JOHNS WALTON: SUNDAY SERVICES
9am and 10:45am. For more info see www. stjohnswalton.co.uk
CHESTERFIELD INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED
MOTORISTS (IAMRoadSmart) 9:30am, Chesterfield Canal Hollingwood Hub S43 2PF - Guidance sessions for IAM Associates, info & taster sessions. First Sun & following Sat. T: (Sec) 01246 488750.
PETER & ST PAUL OLD BRAMPTON CHURCH: Now holding Sunday services in Church again at 9:30am - everyone welcome. Details see www.oldbramptonchurch.org.uk
HOLY COMMUNION / MORNING WORSHIP: 9:45am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. More info on Zoom and online services can be found at dnemethodists. org.uk/worship-reflect-learn/worship-online
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate at 10:30am. All are welcome. For details: dnemethodists.org.uk
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45am for regular morning worship. The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. Brampton.
DANCE ABILITY: Fun, relaxed dance sessions for 18+ with additional needs. 12:15pm @ Queens Park Sports Centre. £4 Carers free 01246 345555.
FRIENDS OF SPITAL CEMETERY TOURS: 2nd Sun at 1pm from Spital Cemetery lodge at entrance at bottom of Hady Hill. Pre-book. Tours arranged at alternative times. Suggested donation £5. E: spitalcemeterytours@gmail.com
MESSY CHURCH: 4 to 6pm on the last Sunday of the month starting back 26th February 2023 @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. For all the family. To book call Jilly: 07746 668257.
HOLYMOORSIDE RAINBOW WHIST: 2nd & 4th Sunday Holymoorside Village Hall @7pm. Other times & venues. Call Sue: 01246 278778.
AURORA A CAPPELLA: (Home of Harmony) is a female A Cappella choir. Come and join us! Experience and ability to read music is not necessary. We look forward to hearing from you. T: 01246 863175 / 07810 892978, e: aurora.chesterfield@gmail.com or aurorachorus.org.uk
3RD BRAMPTON SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS & SQUIRRELS: Monday Beavers (6 to 8 years), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 5:30 to 6:30pm. Friday Squirrels (4 to 6), 5:15 to 6pm, Beavers (6 to 8), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 6 to 7pm and Scouts (10.5 to 14), 7:30 to 9pm. All open to both boys & Girls. St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Rd. T: Ben on 01246 567409.
RAINBOWS & BROWNIES: Brownie's meetings across the county on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thu (weekly). Guides and Rangers meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (weekly). See girlguiding.org.uk for details and to join up.
Words: Transition Chesterfield Images: Robert Nixon Betts
It should be properly spring and noticeably warmer by the time you read this. We've had a generally mild winter where lots of garden pests will have survived, so keep an eye open for them. On the plus side, there should be lots of appropriate predators and more birds to add their song to the dawn and evening chorus.
If you haven't already done so, plant all seed potatoes. They are traditionally planted on Good Friday, but with Easter being mid-April means that remaining maincrop varieties should be planted by now. Remember that most types are frost-tender and may need some protection if the overnight temperature threatens to drop below zero.
Lots of vegetables (and many annuals and herbs) can be sown now - check the seed packets. They will mostly be hardy types (carrots, beetroot, radish, parsnips etc.) and can go directly into the soil, but that may depend on if you've had the chance to prepare the beds for them. There's still a chance of late frosts - never sow into frozen soil.
If you're not confident about growing things from seed, many seedlings will be sold in garden centres. These will have been raised in a benign environment. They won't appreciate going straight outside, especially if it's chilly, so they need to be slowly acclimatised by being protected at night – but don't keep them in a heated house.
Seeds for tender vegetables can be sown under cover: tomatoes, courgettes, squashes, peppers and so forth. If they need watering, it is better to stand the trays in shallow water until the soil's surface appears damp; spraying from above can flatten the delicate seedlings. Again, you can buy young plants from garden centres, but they can be pretty expensive for what you get, plus it's far more satisfying to grow things from scratch.
If you are planning a new strawberry bed this year, now is the time to save space and dig in some organic matter such as manure to give these productive fruit crops an excellent start. Think about ordering some strawberry plants or runners to be planted next month.
Mulching with compost is by far the best way to feed your garden, but if you can't produce enough or haven't got a good source, most established plants will appreciate some general fertilisers spread around above where their roots will be and gently forked in – don't overdo it and damage the roots themselves. If you only have a little compost, either reserve it for your hungriest plants or use it to cover a thin scattering of fertiliser.
As the days warm, anything in pots will need to be watered more often, especially houseplants, which should be moved away from places where they are in direct sunlight. Start including a weak feed, increasing to full strength as new growth sprouts. If you have fruit trees or shrubs, their blossom may be damaged by frost, so try to protect them; this is more important for things like apricots or peaches, which are more vulnerable. Larger trees will, to some extent, provide their own micro-climate, so they will only suffer minor damage (depending on the severity of the frost) and can be left to take their chances.
Lawns should be growing faster now, so they may require more frequent and lower cuts. You can also repair any patches that have appeared over winter by sowing seed into them; loosen the soil a bit first and rake the surface. Protect any newly sown areas from pigeons.
There isn't a month when you shouldn't be weeding, but it's much more important if the weather is mild!
Sewing Machine: £100 ONO
Vintage Singer sewing machine. Over 100 years old.
T: 07752 638306 (Newbold)
Assorted Dresses: £50
Assorted dresses, size 14 to 16. Cocktail and dinner dresses. £50 for them all.
T: 07752 638306 (Newbold)
Lindam Stairgate: £15 VGC Complete.
T: 01246 231897 (Walton)
Various: £Offers
Pretty 3 branch chandelier 3 shades with crystal droplets; Twin ceiling spot light, boxed; Cottage ceiling light; 3 Panasonic cordless phones & charges; VAX bagless upright Power 8 plus accessories, boxed; 10 in 1 steam mop & accessories, boxed; All VGC & very little use. Open to offers.
T: 07477 820141 (Walton)
Double Mattress: £27 Firm, good condition.
T: 07727 1935925
Round Coffee Table: £30 Solid oak with a self underneath.
T: 07727 1935925
Stainless Single Sink: £35 Kitchen sink, one and a half bowl with taps and stopper.
T: 07727 1935925
Kettler Meanos Versa Outdoor Lounge set: £450
Excl cond. Half price of preset cost. Used June to Sept 2022 only. Kept under cover.
T: 07508 615018 (Walton)
Scooter Stand: £40
Metal universal scooter stand. Made by JB Fabrication. Not used. Fully adjustable for use in a van or trailer to safely and securely transport your scooter. Can be adjusted for 8, 10 or 12 inch wheels & easily bolts down.
T: 07910 711591 (Walton)
Toddler Travel Bed: £10
Like new, little use . Air bed complete with small mattress, pump and bag to store.
T: 07918 125261 (Somersall)
Ladies & Gents Cycles: £140 Cyclists, for sale ladies and gents cycles, hardly used plus static cycle trainer and garage cycle hanging rack. Need the space. Entire lot £140. T: 01246 568922 (Brampton)
Ladies Trousers: £10
Three pairs of ladies Artigiano trousers. Size 18. £10 for all 3.
T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
Bababing Float: £25
Baby bouncer, brand new. Was £39.99 new.
T: 01246 568965 (Brampton)
Chicco Next 2 Me: £50 Side sleeping crib. Include mattress and travel bag.
T: 01246 568965 (Brampton)
Ladies Golf Clubs: £50 Bag and plus trolley.
T: 01246 568965 (Brampton)
Brass Reading Lamp: £10 Floor standing.
T: 01246 568965 (Brampton)
Baby Clothes: £Various Some never warn, great prices. Call for details.
T: 01246 568965 (Brampton)
Coffee Table: £50
Light wood, 4 drawers, as new. From Eyres. To large for new space.
T: 07875 179154 (Brampton)
Lampshades: £8 & £17
Two matching grey lampshades bought from Eyres. The larger one comes with a detachable diffuser. Both in very good condition. For sale as a pair or separately. Sizes: 30 cm & 43cm.
T: 07816 072138
Silvercrest Record Player: £85 USB player that records to USB stick or SD/MMC Card directly in MP3 format. Still in box, unused.
T: 07980 510591
Delonghi Heater: £Offers
Electric, on wheels, as new. Good offer accepted.
T: 01246 297463 (Chesterfield)
Office Chair: £Charity
On wheels, small, shabby but lot of life left. Donation to charity.
T: 01246 297463 (Chesterfield)
1977 Gold Plated Crown: £20 On a chain.
T: 01246 297463 (Chesterfield)
Various: £Various
Rotary Clothes Line £15; Razor Electric Scooter £20; Street Blaze Scooter £12; Flymo Vacuum Blower £15; Flymo Strimmer £10; McAllister Strimmer £5; Lawn Edging Trimmer £5.
T: 01246 567313 (Walton)
Joinery Equipment: £750
Professional range of joinery equipment. All owned and used by competent joiner. Originally £1500 of tools. Will split and offers accepted.
T: 01246 567313 (Walton)
WANTED: Crepe Bandages
To help with knee support, 7" wide x several meters long wanted. Can't find any locally so asking people to contact if you can help.
T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
WANTED: Silver Topped
Walking Cane
Any cane considered, for lady so not too long although could be cut down if required.
T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
Easy Listening Vinyl: £FREE
Job lot of 70 records, classical, brass bands, etc incl some 78s.
T: 07764 801080 (Brookside)
Adverts for items (and groups of items) under £200 are free. Adverts for over £200 are £5 which we donate to Ashgate Hospice (picture items donation priced on request).
Please contact:
E: paul@s40local.co.uk
T: 07764 801080
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Congratulations to last month's Kay from Linacre. Across
1. Starting without inhibition, they disrobed every month (8,5)
8. Major pelvic bone (7)
9. Shiny fabric used in athlete’s clothing (5)
10. Light the hill by the church (5)
11. Acted a tale in famous Wood (7)
12. Madrid’s main railway interchange (6,7)
15. Betrayer opposes bread skill (7)
17. Short, large mammal (5)
18. Seen at the bar (5)
19. Hot, pungent sauce (7)
20. Terrier with pendulous ears and long tail (6,7) Down
1. Toast with cold wine for American former actor and politician (5,8)
2. Swiss lakeside town and resort (7)
3. No from a horse reportedly (5)
4. Dad met trains, I governed (13)
5. Durable, often striped, cotton fabric (7)
6. Appertaining to the countryside (5)
7. Still scoring inside after bingo sweet (7,3,3)
13. Electrical giant (7)
14. Clearly evident thick strokes from a paint brush (7)
16. Area of Birmingham (5)
17. Obscure word for poisonous substance (5)
Words & Images: Michael South
Welcome back my fellow Spireites. Well, what an up and down, roller coaster of a month it's been for the old emotions. What happened? Let's have a closer look.
New signings
After Ryan Colclough joined the Spireites following Tshimangas departure. Cookie then also signed two additional strikers, Paul McCallum from Dag & Red and Andrew Dallas from Solihull. The fresh blood seems to be finally adding to the promotion push.
Recap
17th January was the day it all went south, at the West Bromwich FA Cup replay defeat. Before this, we were scoring left right and centre, from all over the park. Jeff King was our top scorer for a while. Chesterfield even held the Championship side to a 3-3 draw. There were countless players on town's scoresheet up until that point of the season. But then things dried up. Things are on the mend now though. Just in time to still aim for that 3rd place playoff spot though? We can kiss goodbye to automatic promotion or even finishing second.
Yes, new signing Colclough is starting to find the back of the net with 4 goals in 6 now, but the previous contributors have all stalled.
The big question, given the last 6 weeks or so, was why? Was it due to confidence levels dropping from the 4-0 exit from the cup? Did Cook lose the dressing room? Issues behind the scenes? Or is it just a few bad weeks at the office? We don't know. What we do know is, fans were not happy. Social media was doing what social media does and caused many heated debates between fans. What is certain though is Paul Cook's determination to get us back into the football league. When Cookie does speak to the press he does speak from the heart and in my view that's good. He's as honest as the day is long. He's been here now for just over a year and I still think he's the right guy for the job. Funny, no one was critical of him when we went on our unbeaten runs before the 3rd round exit were they?
Between 24th Jan and 4th March, the Spireites didn't win a game, only scoring 6 goals.
Within that time came the two games against Deadpool FC and Notts County. We lost both 2-1 but the Notts Co game, now that was an entertaining home tie!
Put simply, Dobra did his best to wind up the travelling fans.
Naturally, that didn't go down well, well not as easily as Dobra himself did anyway. But having come off the bench Dobra did in fact get on the scoresheet. Oh, and King was sent off. Despite all that - “It would be the proudest day of my life to take this club back in the Football League” - Paul Cook said in the post match interview. And against Gateshead we turned the corner, just. Just like the Wrexham game Colclough scored in injury time to steal the win, and his second Spireite goal. Then 3 days later he claimed his 3rd goal and the winner, against Southend Utd. Both away wins too. But the following home tie against Yeovil we only managed a 1-1 draw from McCullum's penalty straight down the middle. At least this game got played as this was the weekend the snow came, and the frost covers saved the day as well as the amazing volunteers clearing the white stuff to get the game on!
Next came the Wealdstone 4-0 win. No that's not a typo it really was a 4 nil away win! With 4 different goal-scorers too. This hasn't happened for months.
McCallum, Mandeville, Dallas (first Spireite goal) and then Ryan Colclough chipped in the game's fourth, for his 4th goal.
At the time of writing, we have just played away at Woking and won 1-0 with a Banks' 37th min penalty. An important 3 points and a clean sheet. So, with only 8 games remaining let's consider the remaining season.
Currently, our 5 playoff opponents are Woking, Barnet, Boreham Wood, Eastleigh and Notts County. Personally (woke readers close your eyes here) given the 2 horse race for the automatic promotion spot between Deadpool FC and Notts County, I can't see any other teams getting promoted this season. Yes, I understand the playoff games are like the early rounds of the FA Cup where anything is possible. But look at their consistent form. Currently 91 and 90 points apiece with 8 games left to play. And yes, I hear you now saying "last season's playoff winners were Grimsby who finished 6th in the league" but, I just have a feeling they'll both be in League 2 next season. Anyway, regardless of my opinion we shall see what occurs in the coming weeks, but I hope the Spireites prove me wrong.
COYB'S
