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he little heatwave at the end of September caught me out, and as I write this the sun is shining again and it’s a great day outside. Makes me realise how the weather affects us all ‐ sun = smiles, rain = frowns. As a nation we like nothing more than to discuss the weather, seems we’re obsessed with it … something to do with the speed at which it changes perhaps or how we all develop little ways to try and forecast what it’s going to do and when it’s going to do it.
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Thank you to those of you who got in touch to give us an insight into the Brampton Feast. Particularly to the gentleman who left a message on the phone, you didn’t leave your name or number but gave us this great overview:
“Brampton Feast was held in the last week of July on the recreation ground next to The Bold Rodney pub on Chatsworth Road. The ground and the pub were owned by my grandfather for 38 years, and he let the organisers use the land. Harry Hall used to come with his amusements, and the feast would As the weather becomes run up to the Bank Holiday Monday. increasingly confused I’ve decided to People didn’t work for that week in stop trying to second guess what it’s Brampton, they all had a week off. going to do and just accept it as it is! The recreation ground was on the So if you see me walking back from land between the Chinese school in a T‐shirt and it’s chucking it restaurant and Brampton down you’ll know I should have paid Furnishings and when my more attention to the forecast that grandfather died the Robinsons day. bought it and built the factory there. But the Brampton Feast was quite Every month the ‘What’s On’ list starts out as a handful of items and I an event with sports and all sorts going in.” think to myself “I’ll have to cut down the number of pages this month” but as always there’s no need. As the deadline gets closer a wave of emails wash over me and the list fills up. One thing we’ll not be short of in November is a Christmas Fayre … there must be seven or eight listed as I write this!
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Uhm this also gives me an idea … a week off work to go the farye each day? The Chatsworth Road Festival is now behind us, if you want to find out how it went see page 38. Hope those of you who attended events enjoyed them as much as me and my family did. Paul.
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What’s On? Thursday 27 October
Songs of Praise. St John's Church Centre, Walton back Lane 3pm to 4.30pm. Did you know the BBC's Songs of Praise is in its 50th year? One of the reasons it’s so popular is the memories singing those traditional hymns can bring back. We invite anyone with dementia or any similar condition to come along with their carers and anyone nostalgic for the old hymns, to come and enjoy a short worship afternoon of tea, song, and chat. For further information contact Rachel 01246 271313.
Thursday 27 October
American Civil War ‐ Experience life during the American Civil War with members of the American Civil War Society. There’s also a temporary exhibition at the museum 'A Chesterfield Education' ‐ an exhibition exploring the development of the town's schools. Museum is open every day, except Wednesday & Sunday, 10am‐4pm and entry if free. Tel. 01246 345727.
Friday 28 October An Evening of Song featuring The Chesterfield Male Voice Choir BRSA Club, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 to include prize draw. Proceeds to Chesterfield Time Bank. Please call 01246 204418 for further information. Saturday 29 Wine Tasting @ Koo. Sample a fine selection of seasonal wines. 7:30pm start, tickets £25 including October Koo's buffet. £10 deposit each is required on all Wine Tasting events. Call 01246 205604. Monday 31 October Flowerhouse & Hudsons Florist. Hudsons complete the move down Chatsworth Road to their new home in the Flowerhouse at 21 Old Road. See advert for details. Tuesday 1 Valuation Day: 10am to 1:30pm. Have your treasured items valued by Nigel Kirk from Mellors & Kirk November at St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road. Tuesday 1 NEW BUSINESS Pooky. New toy shop on Chatsworth Road opens for business, see advert for November details. Wednesday 2 Holymoorside Horticultural Society: 'Woodland Trust' ‐ a talk by Peter Downey. United Reformed November Church Schoolroom, Cottonmill Hill, Holymoorside at 8pm. Contact Peter Forrow on 01246 568000 for more details. Thursday 3 Pommy Jam Night @ the bar at the Pomegranate Theatre, starting 7pm. Acoustic music night for November ages 14‐18. Tickets are £2.00 bought in advance or £2.50 on the door. Friday 4 November WOW (Worship on Weekdays): Storrs Road Methodist Church Centre starts at 7:45pm. Guest speaker, Dr Roger Bretherton, author of "The God Lab". Saturday 5 FOOD FAIR @ St Thomas' Centre: Come along and support local businesses. 10am to 2pm. November Chatsworth Road, Brampton. Saturday 5 NEW BUSINESS: Dragons Fold Restaurant. Open for business in Old Brampton, see advert for November details. Sunday 6 November Bringing Back the 70’s @ Winding Wheel. Doors open at 6pm starts 7pm. Tribute performers, Queens II, Elvis and Tina Turner. Tickets are £10 for auditorium or £12 for circle. This fantastic Charity Night is in aid of Ashgate Hospice, Alzheimer’s Society and Air Ambulance. Tickets available from Pomegranate Box Office and Chesterfield’s Tourist Information Centre. Tuesday 8 November
How well do you know your Chesterfield? The Chesterfield Civic Society will be holding a social evening, with a quiz by Mary Cheetham and Catherine Troth. 7:30pm at the Eyre Chapel Newbold. Contact Yvonne Williamson (01246) 566509 for more information.
Tuesday 8 November
Holymoorside Film: "Il Postino" 1994 Italian Drama/Romance. A simple postman learns the power of words from exiled poet . A beautiful portrayal of friendship and love. Subtitles. Cert U. Starts at 8.00pm Holymoorside Village Hall. See www.holymoorsidearts.co.uk or call Ann 01246 567118.
Thursday 10 November
Singing for the Brain. St John’s Church Centre, Walton Back Lane, 2pm to 4pm. Anyone with dementia or any similar condition is very welcome to come along with their carers and enjoy an afternoon of tea, cake, song, chat and fun. Staff from Alzheimers’ Society will be on hand for advice. Contact the Alzheimers’ Society on 01246 223366.
Saturday 12 November
Ashgate Hospice Christmas Market @ Ashgate Hospice 1pm to 3pm, free entry. Stalls, Refreshments, Tombola, Games, Santa and much more. All Welcome!
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What’s On? Saturday 12 November Sunday 13 November Monday 14 November
1st Holymoorside Scout Group Community Christmas Fayre at Holymoorside Village Hall. Time 1pm to 4pm. Many local groups taking part and everyone welcome. Contact Louise on 01246 568599 for more detail. Remembrance Day Family Service 10.45am at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, on Old Road, Brampton. NEDIAS Darrell Clark: The Fall and Rise of Arkwright’s Cromford Mill. The world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill had ceased operation by the 1850s, and has since been used by many other industries. What damage has been done to this World Heritage Site and what are the plans for its future. Friends’ Meeting House at 7:30pm. Contact Cliff Lea on 01246 234 212.
Friday 18 November 'Lost & Found' ‐ Messy Church at Storrs Road Church. After‐school from 3.30 to 5.30. To book a place (essential) please email storrsroad.messychurch@gmail.com or phone 01246‐274021. If necessary please leave a message on the answer phone. Friday 18 November Holymoorside History Society: Peru and the Incas ‐ Ancient and Modern. A talk by Mike Slinn. Holymoorisde Village Hall at 7:30pm ‐ £1.50 including refreshments. For details contact Roy Mercer on 01246 569067. Friday 18 November Christmas Fair at Brookfield 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Organised by the PFA. Fair will feature stalls from local businesses including gifts, beauty treatments, cards, food, chocolate, jewellery, plants, artwork, soft furnishings plus tombola, cakes and refreshments etc and entertainment from the pupils. Tickets £1 on the door or in advance from reception. Proceeds to the school PFA. Saturday 19 November
Chesterfield Cats Protection Christmas Market at Rose Hill United Reformed Church ‐ near the Town Hall. 10am to 2.30pm. Free admission. Refreshments, tombola, raffle, games, cake stall, home made crafts, CP merchandise, bargains galore! Contact: Gill 01246 209946.
Saturday 19 November
Charity Christmas Market at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. 11am to 3pm. New and 'nearly new' stalls (art, crafts, food, china, bric a brac and books), as well as activities for youngsters. Even Santa will be there! Why not come and enjoy a drink and snack, and help us to raise funds for the Smiles Foundation. Contact Lindsay: 01246 234696.
Saturday 19 November
Christmas Fayre at Fairplay Centre: 1pm to 4pm. Have a photo with Santa, listen to carol singers, take part in lots of fun activities, try some delicious cakes and get some fantastic gifts. Contact Fairplay Centre, Chesterfield on 01246 203963 for details.
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Christmas Fayre: 2pm at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, on Old Road, Brampton. Refreshments available. Christmas Bazaar at the Holymoorside United Reformed Church: 2pm to 4pm in the church hall.
Sunday 20 November Thursday 24 November
Ashgate Hospice Winter Ball at Winding Wheel: Tickets are £35 each or £350 for table of 10. This is a fantastic evening full of fun, laughter and dancing! For more information please contact emily.evans@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk or call 01246 567250. Shoebox Service: 10.45am at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, on Old Road, Brampton. Songs of Praise St John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane 3pm to 4.30pm. The BBC's Songs of Praise is in its 50th year and one of the reasons it’s so popular is the memories that singing those traditional hymns can bring back. We invite anyone with dementia or any similar condition to come along with their carers and anyone nostalgic for the old hymns to come and enjoy a short worship afternoon of tea, song, and chat. For further information contact Rachel 01246 271313.
Friday 25 November Ashgate Hospice: Christmas Coffee Morning and Market. 10am to 1pm at Town Hall. Please contact Alison Ward‐Foster on 01246 567250 or alison.ward@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk. Friday 25 November Holymoorside Film: "Life in a Day" Fascinating documentary by world wide film makers to serve as a time capsule of life on one day in July 2010. Plus presentation on local home‐movie archive project. Cert. PG 13. Starts at 7.30pm Holymoorside Village Hall. See www.holymoorsidearts.co.uk or call Ann 01246 567118. Friday 25 November The Hallamshire Military Concert Band. In concert, at St. John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane. Concert starts 7.30 pm. Tickets £7.00 each including refreshments. Tickets available from Anne Thompson, tel 01246 566448. A fund raising event in support of the Parkinson's UK Chesterfield & District Branch. Page 6 • www.s40local.co.uk
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What’s On? Sunday 27 November
Coffee, Christingles and Praise: 2pm at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road, Brampton. Join us for Christingle preparation for the Christingle All‐Age Worship, at 3.30pm.
Monday 28 November
Brampton Living History Group: Chesterfield High Street: 1840 to the Present Day a talk by David Howes. Held in St. Thomas’s Church Meeting Room, Chatsworth Road, at 7.30pm. Admission Charge £1.50. ALL WELCOME.
November 30 to December 10
Beauty & The Beast: A performance by the Community Players at the Plahouse, Storforth Lane, Hasland. Performances 7:30pm weeknights and 7pm Saturday (Sunday matinee). Tickets £6.50 see advert on page 65 for details.
Saturday 3 December
Westfield School Christmas Fair. 2pm to 4pm @ Westfield School, Vincent Crescent. Santa's grotto, tombola, hook a duck, homemade buns and cakes, hot dogs etc.
Saturday 3 December
Holymoorside Choral Society Christmas Market & Carols. Holymoorside Village Hall at 10.30.a.m. 50p admission.
Thursday 8 December
Christmas Singing for the Brain. St John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane 2pm to 4pm. Anyone with dementia or any similar condition is very welcome to come along with their carers and enjoy an afternoon of tea, cake, songs including carols, chat and fun. Staff from Alzheimer's Society will be on hand for advice. For more information contact the Alzheimer's society on 01246 223366.
Saturday 10 December
Ashgate Hospice: Bucket Collection. Chesterfield Town Centre For further information please contact Alison Ward‐Foster on 01246 567250 or email alison.ward@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk.
Saturday 10 December
Christmas Wine Tasting @ Koo. Sample a fine selection of seasonal wines. 7:30pm start, tickets £25 including Koo's buffet. £10 deposit each is required on all Wine Tasting events. Call 01246 205604.
Saturday 10 December
Holymoorside Choral Society Charity Christmas Concert. St. John’s, Walton at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 (£2 under 12’s) from Angela Jones on 01246 206485.
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1st Class Kitchens
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hings change so fast these days and technology seems to move on quicker than anything ‐ but so do materials, with new solutions to age old problems emerging each day. This makes it difficult to stay up to date and understand which advancements would actually be good for us and enhance our life. Imagine you’re in the world of fitted kitchens and you have a showroom. Each month new designs are launched ‐ units, worktop materials, cooking solutions, taps and accessories come onto the market. How do you decide which to display and adopt?
finished in a high gloss wood grain and are available in a variety of colours and finishes. Other worktops include Mistral, another man made product that is a solid surface and can be joined seamlessly. From über Furniture they have a range of painted wood cabinets, über adds the wow factor to all styles of home – their philosophy is to create stunning exclusive kitchens which are within the budgets of most homeowners – ‘affordable chic’ perhaps.
The Bibury Pearl range from über features handle‐less, soft close, gloss units that had me stumped for a while Well Helen and Dave Oxley at 1st Class and look stunning. Kitchens have this problem, but have As well as the new units and solved part of it by updating the range of units and samples they have worktops, 1st Class Kitchens are also part of the Bosch Partner Program on display at their Derby Road which gives them exclusivity to some showroom. They still have the top end appliances that aren’t traditional ranges but have included available through the standard retail some ultramodern contemporary units to compliment the selection on chains that you may well have seen advertised recently on TV. offer … I should know I had to ask how to open the cupboards on one new range of gloss white curved units.
Together with a range finishing items from Blanco taps and sinks and Luce appliances from Hotpoint to name a New to the showroom this Autumn is few, there’s sure to be a range on a range of manmade worktops from offer that fits your budget and requirements. Compac Quartz ‐ the range includes stone based finishes that mimic Always on top of the latest trends we granite or marble, but without some don’t think it’ll be long before they’re of the downsides of the natural making changes again. materials. The units on display are
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Regular Events Anytime
Ashgate Hospice: Come Dine at Mine! Hold a dinner party in aid of Ashgate Hospice, Come Dine at Mine is an exciting way to raise money, whilst socialising with your family and friends. Please contact Alison Ward for more information on 01246 567250 or alison.ward@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk
MondaysTerm Time 2nd Chesterfield Boys Brigade for boys and girls age 6 ‐ 18 at Storrs Road Methodist Church Centre. Every Monday during term time, starts 6pm. Contact 01246 274021 or 2cfdbb@googlemail.com Every Monday
Beginners Linedance Class. Starts 17th October 2011, 11am ‐12.15pm, Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, Hasland. Contact kathryn on 01246 569053.
Every Monday
Linedancing (Intermediates), 1pm ‐ 3pm Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, Hasland. Further details ‐ contact Kathryn on 01246 569053.
Every Monday
A‐Capella Choirs. We sing a mixed selection, blues, swing, ballads and even a Welsh rugby song. If you would like to attend one of our ladies practice sessions, we practice every Monday evening at Loundsley Green Community Centre starting at 7.30pm. Contact Cynthia on 01246 567636 for details.
Every Monday
Cock and Magpie Morris 8.00pm ‐ 9.30pm @ A.C.C.A 6 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S40 4AA. New wo/men dancers and musicians always welcome. Phone Shirley Niblock on 01246 207080 for further details or www.cockandmagpiemorris.org.uk
Every Monday
Tramway Tavern: Weekly General Knowledge Quiz. At the Tramway Tavern on Chatsworth Road. Every Monday from 9.00pm ‐ Gallon Of Beer to the Winner.
3rd Monday (Not August)
RSPB Chesterfield Local Group: 7.15pm to 9.15pm at the Winding Wheel. Illustrated talks , refreshments, bird food sales. Non members welcome Contact: Alan Goddard 01246 230244 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/chesterfield
Every Tuesday
The Olive Branch ‘Drop In’ at Brampton Moor Methodist Church, Chatsworth Road. Every Tuesday 10a.m. to 1.30p.m. Refreshments available. All welcome.
Every Tuesday
Tuesday Worship: St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane, Walton. Please join us for Tuesday Worship from 11.30am to 12.15pm, followed by a hot lunch in the Church Centre (usual cost for the lunch is £2.00 per person).
Every Tuesday
Chesterfield Garland/Clog Dancers 7.30pm‐9.30pm at Methodist Church Hall, Jaw Bones Hill, Chesterfield. New female dancers and wo/men musicians always welcome. Phone Barbara Wilson on 01246 230677 for further details or www.chesterfieldgarland.org.uk
Every Tuesday
Chesterfield Film Makers if you’re interested in making videos. Walton Village Centre, 7.30 for 7.45 pm. For more details phone 01246 277349 or visit www.chesterfieldfilmmakers.weebly.com
Every Tuesday
Rose & Crown: Old Road. General Knowledge quiz every Tuesday night ‐ gallon of ale for the winner. Last Sunday of each month, Music quiz ‐ gallon of ale for the winner & rolling cash prize for 100% score.
Every Tuesday
Linedancing (Improvers), 3pm ‐ 4.15pm, Brampton Manor, Brampton. Members FREE, Non‐ Members £4. Contact Kathryn on 01246 569053.
Alternate Tuesdays Bible Study Group meets 7.00pm at the Gospel Mission Congregational Church. Contact Tina: 01246 557719. 2nd Tuesday of the Holymoorside Women's Institute ‐ 2 to 4pm at the United Reformed Church Schoolroom, Cottonmill month Hill, Holymoorside. New Members warmly received. For further details ring Shirley Cotton on 01246 567396 or Margaret Copley on 01246 568360. Page 12 • www.s40local.co.uk
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Regular Events 2nd Tuesday of the Chesterfield Cycle Campaign: Meetings 7.30pm usually in Meeting Room 1 at Chesterfield’s Market month Hall. Contact Alastair on 01246 520820. 3rd Tuesday of the Chesterfield & District Vegetable and Fruit Growers ‐ 7.30pm ‐ Methodist Chapel Meeting Room, month Holymoorside. Come and join us to share your gardening experiences, beginners welcome. Contact John 01246 569515, Malcolm 01246 569948 or just turn up. Every Wednesday Linedancing (Easy Intermediates) from 11.10am ‐ 12.20pm, Brampton Manor. Members FREE, Non‐ Members £4. Contact Kathryn on 01246 569053. Every Wednesday Brampton Social & Activities Group. A chance for people that are on their own to come along for chat, games, tea or coffee. A friendly atmosphere, day trips etc. Now in our new location at St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road. Wednesday morning at 10 o clock until 12 30. Every Wednesday Holymoorside Craft Group: 2pm ‐ 4pm in the Committee Room, Holymoorside Village Hall. New year starts 7th September 2011. An informal group we welcome new members at any time. Any crafting goes such as papercraft, embroidery, knitting, sewing, drawing etc just bring your current project. (No formal tuition). Contact: Cynthia on 01246 569103. Every Wednesday Mes Amis ‐ Champagne Knitters 5pm to 10pm at Mes Amis, 420 Chatsworth Road. Bring your knitting, sewing, cross stitch, crochet. Beginners and everyone welcome. £2.50 includes a hot drink and chocolate. Wine also available. Every Wednesday Brampton Ladies Club 7.15 for 7.45pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church. Meetings held every Wednesday during school term time with a speaker or social activity. Details 01246 272333. Wednesdays term Free Voices Community Choir. The Friends Meeting House, Brockwell Lane ‐ 7.15 ‐ 9pm. We are a time non‐performing choir who sing for enjoyment. No need to be able to read music. Contact Helen on 01246 237937 or helend@uwclub.net 1st Wed of the month
Green Drinks: This is an opportunity for like‐minded people from any background to get together for a fun, relaxed, interesting evening once a month. Starts at 7pm but the location varies each month so please check at www.greendrinks.org/Derbyshire/Chesterfield.
2nd Wed of the month
NHS Retirement Fellowship: For retired NHS workers, usual format is a speaker and refreshments. Methodist Church Hall, Jaw Bones Hill, Derby Road, 2pm to 4pm. Just turn up or call Anne Hodson on 01246 275062.
3rd Wed of the month
Fairplay Charity Coffee Morning. (Not August). 10am to 12noon, Fairplay Centre, Chesterfield. 'Enjoy a slice of delicious cake and cup of tea/coffee for just £1.50, meet with friends and browse our second hand books for sale. For more information contact Francesca at Fairplay on 01246 203963 or look on our website www.fair‐play.co.uk
3rd Wed of the month
Chesterfield Fairtrade Group 6.30pm in Chesterfield Town Hall. New members always welcome to help with events or attend meetings connected to promoting Fairtrade. Contact Jenie Lismore on 01246 455178 or Wendy Blunt on 01246 345308.
4th Wed of the month
Walton Women's Institute. 2‐4pm at St. John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane, Walton. Activities include: Keep Fit, Book Group, Flower Arranging, Choir and much, much more! New members and visitors assured of a warm welcome. For further details ring Sheila Todd on 01246 567661 or Debbie Waters on 01246 568946.
Last Wed of the month
Cotton Mill Club: Activity club for young adults with learning difficulties. 7pm till 9pm on the last Wednesday of each month at Holymoorside United Reform Church School Room. Contact: B Turner on 01246 566109 for details.
Every Thursday
Brampton Community Band: Musicians welcome to join us and play lively folk dance music. 7pm ‐ 9pm at Old Hall Junior School. Details on www.bramptoncommunityband.piczo.com, bcband@hotmail.co.uk or 01246 236805.
Every Thursday
Beginners Linedance Class. 7.00pm ‐ 8.30pm, St Thomas' Parish Centre, Chatsworth Road. Contact Kathryn on 01246 569053.
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Regular Events Every Thursday
Chesterfield Photographic Society. Contact the Club Secretary Brian Davis 01246 275433.
Every Thursday
Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir practice at Ashgate Croft School, Ashgate Road from 7.15 until 9.30. We put on four concerts per year and a choral day. Come and join us contact Barbara on 07763 142 383.
Every Thursday
Holymoorside Choral Society practice in Holymoorside from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. We sing a wide variety of music and new members, particularly gentlemen, are always welcome. Please contact Nerys Mansell on 01246 569693.
Every Thursday
Holymoorside Ladies Club. 7.45pm in Holymoorside Village Hall. Variety of speakers and activities. All welcome. Membership not necessary, just pay £2 at door. No meetings during school holidays. Phone Anne 01245 566789 for details.
Every Thursday St John Ambulance Chesterfield Quad Division: Meet at Storrs Road Methodist Church during term (Term Time Only) time. Badgers and Cadets (5‐18 year olds) from 6pm. Adults, 18+ at 7.30pm. Contact us at 279132 or email chesterfield@derbyshire.sja.org.uk. 1st Thursday of the Rendezvous Group: St Thomas' Church, Chatsworth Road. All seniors invited for light lunch followed month by activities. 12.45 to 3.30pm. £2.50 to cover costs. Details phone 01246 272333. 1st Thursday of the Embroiderers' Guild, Chesterfield Branch: 7.00pm‐9.00pm at Eastwood Hall, Rose Hill, month (Not August) Chesterfield. Visitors welcome, for details call 01246 568228. 2nd Thursday of the Chesterfield Evening Townswomen's Guild. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except month August). 7.00pm at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Last Thursday of the month
MES AMIS ‐ Book Club. 7:30pm at Mes Amis, 420 Chatsworth Road. Call in for details and the title of our book. £2.50 includes a hot drink and chocolate. Wine also available. Everyone welcome. Call Marcella on 01246 557394.
Thursdays & Fridays Pasta Night @ Koo. Two pasta dishes and a bottle of house wine for just £20. Choose from home made Napoli pasta, Sizzled chorizi, Pesto Pasta with chilli and lemon or Penne with goats cheese and sun blush tomato. Gluten/wheat free pasta available on request. Served 5pm to 8pm, booking recommended. Call 01246 205604. Fridays Term Time 3rd Brampton (St Thomas’) Scout Group: Join the adventure for 6‐14 year olds in the Beaver, Cub or Scout Sections. Meet Friday evenings during term time. Contact Ben Widdowson 01246 567409. Saturday Mornings Newbold Community Football Training: Highfield Park, Newbold, S41 7DF. 9:30am to 11:30am. Fun training for boys & girls of all abilities aged 5 to 15 years. Mini World Cup Competition held last Saturday of each month. FA qualified coaches, first aiders, drinks & snacks available. £2.00 per session. Contact Tim Sadler on 01246 277325 or tim.sadler2@ntlworld.com Alternate Saturdays Art tuition: Unit 4 Brampton Courtyard S40 3RG. Telephone Georgia Peskett 07751 807 032. 1st Sunday of the Month
The Way at Walton Evangelical Church: 3.00 ‐ 4.30pm. A group for adults with learning disabilities. You are welcome to join us for tea and biscuits followed by a short talk and activities such as craft, drama and singing. Carers welcome. Please note that the December meeting will be a 'Live Nativity' at Totley Hall Farm Sheffield. For further details call free on 0808 108 2354.
Sunday Mornings
Football Training Club. At Chesterfield Town Football Club we run a Sunday Morning Football Training Club for boys and girls aged Under 6 years old on the 31st of August 2011. This is at Stand Road Park every week at 10.00am. Those interested can call Tim on 01246 277325.
Various Days
Writers Group. We are an informal writer’s meet up, meeting monthly on a Tuesday or Thursday evening. Providing somewhere for writers unpublished or otherwise to meet and hopefully, inspire each other! Contact Dawn Anderson on dawn.anderson@tesco.net or 01246 569705.
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Business
Georgia Peskett
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eorgia Peskett, local artist, works out of her workshop in Brampton Courtyard painting her urban landscapes. Her work is on display at an increasing number of exhibitions in the UK and abroad. I went to see Georgia for a cuppa and to find out what inspires her and makes her tick. Born in London to artist parents, she gained a Foundation in Art and Design at Epsom School of Art. From Epsom she travelled out to New York where her father had relocated, and it was here that she developed her love of the urban cityscape that features in so much of her work. She loved how New York’s older buildings captured her eye, “the look of it all appealed to me, I picked up an appreciation of architecture at an early age”. She moved to Chesterfield with her partner in 2003 and grew to love the town, “it’s got something about it” she commented, “I can’t quite put my finger on it but there’s an edge to the town, the rows of old terraces, it feels like it has a soul.” Photography plays a huge part in Georgia’s work, she works from photographs and has a digital archive of thousands of images from around the world that she constantly reviews, “digital photography makes it easier to manipulate the images, something that was very difficult working from film.” She always carries a camera. It might take some time for an image to filter its way to the top of the pile, “I review my archive and filter out the stronger images, it can be years before an image is ready to be painted, it’s as though I’m looking for images that are timeless and always look good. Right now I’m working on a piece that’s based on a photograph taken in 2008.” So what’s life like as an artist? “I’m from an artistic family so it’s no different now to life as a child really, I knew how things worked. There’s little or no predictability to what you do but it’s hugely rewarding I’ve had some great exhibitions recently and things are looking good for the future but I only ever really have a short term plan.” Page 20 • www.s40local.co.uk
Who’s work inspires you? “There are a few ‐ in my teens it was M.C. Escher or Rene Magritte but more recently people like Jock McFadyen or Peter Doig are artists I admire.” If you could only keep one of your pieces which would it be? “That’s difficult as I live with my work daily, but there’s one picture that’s been on the wall at home for some time. It features a cab in New York, I love the colours and the story it portrays.” What’s next for you? “Apart from many of my regular art events on the calendar in the UK for 2012, I aim to introduce my work to art lovers further afield in the next couple of years ‐ the Asian art market is something I would love to explore. I have also just become one of the Artists in Residence at Chesterfield College until April 2012 so I’m looking forward to what this will have to offer.” A busy schedule and a CV with a pretty impressive set of credentials and awards, lets hope Georgia’s success doesn’t see her leaving Chesterfield. You can see Georgia’s work at Harleys on Chatsworth Road and Derwent‐Wye Gallery, Rowsley or keep up to date with events and news at www.georgiapeskett.com. If you’re interested in learning from Georgia she also runs art tuition at Brampton Courtyard on Friday and Saturday mornings every fortnight. Call her on 07751 807032 for further information and to book. Pictures: Top, Portrait of Georgia by Andrew Markwell of Portrait Lounge; Right Barcelona II, an ariel view of ‘Biaxada de Sant Michel’ showing in Barcelona December this year; overleaf top, ‘Big Society II’ Winner of Artslants October international showcase; middle, ‘Connecting I.’ shortlisted for The Guardian London Lives September; bottom, exhibition at Wirksworth this year.
Barcelona II
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Recent Achievements “Connecting” was shortlisted last month for the Guardian London Lives Competition and exhibited at the Bankside Gallery next to the Tate Modern. Exhibited at the Wirksworth Arts Festival for the first time this year and was selected by the Visual Arts Panel as one of a small group of artists to be marked as recommended viewing in the art trail. “Big Society” is a winning painting in an online International Artslant competition showcase for October. Exhibiting at the Palace Art Fair supported by Elle Decoration taking place in London between 7 and 9 October. “Barcelona II” will be exhibited later this year in Barcelona along with some of Georgia’s other work. Early 2012 one of Georgia’s paintings will be auctioned to raise money for Barts and the London Charity Arts Auction. 2012 sees Georgia travelling to San Francisco for a commission.
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Papergirl Chesterfield
the art of giving
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apergirl was brought from Berlin to Chesterfield by Alistair Meikle during the Green Fair on 17 September.
A team of papergirls took to their bikes with almost 100 rolls of art to distribute to the unsuspecting, slightly suspicious and generally bemused folks of Chesterfield. Alistair kicked off collecting the art works via the Arts Derbyshire website through an advert asking for art contributions. Local contributors; John E Walters, Elizabeth Forrest, Ashoka Sen and Andrea Joseph were joined by artists from further afield, London, Manchester, Bath and Slough, in donating their art to be distributed, free of charge. Alistair explained why he wanted to give this a go "I thought it would bring something different and positive to Chesterfield. Art for All. One of the contributors recently sold works to the Saatchi brothers, so if you were lucky enough to receive some art make sure you hold onto it." Following the distribution day a gallery was set up in the Pavements shopping area of Chesterfield displaying art from all the artists. Alistair hopes to repeat the Papergirl event in Chesterfield in the future, so watch this space. More details: www.papergirlchesterfield.blogspot.com
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s always S40 Local is on hand to help you find great Christmas gifts locally.
Shown here (and on the following page) is a selection from the businesses on your doorstep. Avoid the crush of Meadowhall and spend your pound closer to home.
EXLEN: Acer Laptop & Epson Printer If your loved one is into music, movies and surfing the web then the Powerfull Quad core Acer Aspire 5552 will fit the bill. Not to be missed at £449. Perhaps compliment with a compact all‐in‐ one printer offers cost‐effective printing, copying and scanning, all for £29.99.
Libby’s For a range of thoughtful and inspiring gifts for all ‐ including scented solid perfume hearts from the exclusive Autour du Parfum range ‐ small scented heart from £15. Cluedo coaster sets and great aprons for the mini chefs.
Minuteman Give a photo gift that’s individual and memorable this Christmas with Minuteman’s high quality, personalised printed products. Stunning Canvas Prints, 12” x 16” only £25 and 16” x 20” only £35. Personalised Photo Books, A5 Book with printed cover and 20 pages only £25, A4 Book with printed cover and 20 pages only £35. Minuteman also offers personalised Christmas cards using your own image and message, 100 x A6 only £75 and 100 x A5 only £95 (all above prices plus VAT).
Pooky: Fireman Speedster £85 Unique toys and gifts for children, will guarantee smiles on Christmas Day. Stocking and Santa sack fillers, wrapping and delivery service and ‘post a present’ service. Visit Pooky to make your Christmas shopping a little less stressful. Page 28 • www.s40local.co.uk
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Moo Moo: Candles Light up Christmas this year with these beautiful exclusive porcelain tea light holders of Luna Lighting of London, they will create the perfect atmosphere in any home at this magical time of the year prices starting from £13.99. Moo Moo also has the most fantastic jewellery pieces from leading designer Otis Jaxon and many more gift ideas for your loved ones.
Koo Coffee and Bistro: Hampers Individually made and beautifully presented hampers. Choose from a selection of luxury pates, delicious cheeses, Koo’s own jams and chutneys, biscuits, wine, champagne, flavoured teas. Starting from £25.00. A perfect gift for friends and family. Gift vouchers are also available.
Care 100: Rise & Recline Chair Could someone you know do with a helping hand this Christmas? Rise and Recline chairs from £425 from Care100, 42 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield Tel 01246 275767. Created Gallery A fantastic range of hand made gifts from creatives many of whom have workshops locally. Displayed in this guide: The Nina Carolyn personalised bangle at £65 and Alex Shimwell Bowl, 24.5cm x 9cm at £45.00.
Brampton Manor: Spa Day Excellent choice of Spa Days available at £75 per person. Includes treatments, use of the leisure facilities and lunch! Buy online at www.brampton‐ manor.com/salon
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Advertorial
A Head Start
Somersall Financial Management Ltd
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Account (JISA) is open for business; a tax‐efficient savings vehicle aimed to provide parents, grandparents, friends and relatives with the opportunity and encouragement to build a capital sum for the benefit of their loved ones. This initiative is set to benefit an estimated six million youngsters who are eligible immediately and a further 800,000 Of course, money isn’t everything but children born each year in the UK (*3) . it can help to give our children a head It should be noted that the start. And the simple fact of the favourable tax treatment of JISAs matter is that the financial world our may not be maintained in the future children are growing up in is a very and is subject to changes in different and difficult one. If saving legislation. for our children was once perhaps an aspiration, it is increasingly becoming “those who choose higher a necessity if we want them to have education will be graduating the best start in adulthood. atching the children in our lives grow up can be a rollercoaster ride. Whether it’s drying their tears, encouraging their studies, or providing financial and emotional support for one or more of life’s key milestones we do what we can to give them the best possible start in life.
with at least £41,000 of debt”
Increasing university costs grab the headlines and present a real challenge. It has been widely reported that many are planning to charge the maximum £9,000 a year for tuition fees from 2012. With the average annual cost of tuition fees now expected to be £8,400(*1) it’s estimated that those who choose higher education will be graduating with at least £41,000 of debt. And the financial challenges keep coming for the younger generation. According to a recent report, the average first‐time buyer’s house deposit is now over £30,000 with their average age being 37 (*2). That isn’t an appealing prospect for children … or their parents! Without a helping hand, your children’s hopes and dreams may remain just that; but with sensible financial planning you can help make them a reality. From 1 November the government’s new Junior Individual Savings
The JISA will be available to all UK‐ resident children under the age of 18 who do not have a Child Trust Fund (CTF). The CTF was a similar child‐ focused savings initiative introduced by the previous Labour government, which was withdrawn earlier this year – another victim of spending cut‐ backs. The rules and regulations governing JISAs are based on those for a standard ISA. Both stocks and shares and cash JISAs will be available and children will be able to hold one of each account at a time. Both the cash and stocks and shares JISAs can be with different providers but it is not possible to have more than one provider for each account. The maximum annual contribution limit (combined across both accounts) will be £3,600, which will be increased in line with inflation each year from April 2013. JISAs will also benefit from the same tax advantages – tax‐
free interest on cash deposits, no further liability to income tax on dividends and no capital gains tax. Significantly, the accounts will be owned by the child but the funds will be locked in until the child turns 18. Rather than pay out at that point, JISAs will roll over into standard ISAs, hopefully encouraging the same saving discipline into the future. One quirk of the regulations means that for children aged 16 and 17, there is the opportunity to invest in both a JISA and a standard cash ISA in the same tax year. So, potentially, it will be possible to shelter a total of £8,940 in the current tax year – £3,600 in a JISA and £5,340 in a standard cash ISA. Children born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 will retain their existing CTF accounts but will not be eligible to invest in a JISA. However, to help level the playing field, the annual contribution limits will be increased and brought into line with the JISA allowance. The government‐set contribution limits are intended to encourage all families to save for their children’s future, although the relatively low annual limit may still prove beyond the means of many parents, particularly in these austere times. But help is potentially at hand. Whilst a JISA has to be set up by a parent or guardian, the rules allow contributions from any source. It is often grandparents who are in a position to lead the way in saving for children, possibly as part of their own plans to mitigate inheritance tax. And it should also be remembered that other relatives, godparents and family friends can also make a
If you would like to find out more information about Junior ISAs or any other general savings and investments please contact Peter Boardman at Somersall Financial Management Ltd on 01246 559616 or by email at peter.boardman@sjpp.co.uk who will be delighted to meet you for a no obligation consultation. Initial consultations are at the expense of Somersall Financial Management Ltd. Somersall Financial Management Ltd represent St. James’s Place Wealth Management who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Page 32 • www.s40local.co.uk
donation towards this valuable allowance. JISAs, clearly, have a number of valuable tax advantages but they are by no means the only solution for saving on behalf of your children. For larger sums, or to retain a greater level of control, the use of trusts provides greater flexibility whilst still offering the potential to make significant tax savings. However, if you want to invest, you need to choose a simple, flexible solution that gives you every chance of success in providing that vital helping hand to your children in the future. *1 (thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk, July 2011) *2 (source: Council of Mortgage Lenders, February 2011) *3 (source: Office for National Statistics, August 2011)
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New Business
Pooky
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ew to Chatsworth Road is Pooky, it’s a family run business, “brought about by ‘the frustration of when buying a present for birthdays, christenings, newborns, Christmas or just for a treat’ I had to travel out of the area to find something unique and I thought it was about time that there was a place locally that could cater for these needs. I, like many others, like classic toys that never go out of fashion and Gifts that are that little bit different and really show you have made the extra effort.” says Victoria Holmes who’s the driving force behind the new venture.
cherished for years to come and are guaranteed to put a smile on any child's face.
and colouring competition during the first week please call in for more details ‐ fab prizes to be won!!!”
So why Pooky? “The name ‘Pooky’ is a nickname given to my little girls … the logo always makes me smile!”
As always S40 Local thinks it’s great to see new independent businesses opening up along Chatsworth Road so I would like to wish Victoria all the best and look forward to road testing their offer with my toy shop testers!
“We are stocking a wide range of toys and gifts for children of all ages and to suit all pockets. There definitely is something for everyone.” “We offer a gift wrapping service, free local delivery, loyalty cards, gift vouchers, wish lists and to keep your little ones entertained whilst you shop we have a dedicated area where Victoria pointed out that she’s spent they can try out the toys on offer. We a long time sourcing fantastic quality look forward to seeing you on 1st items that she’s sure will be loved and November, we are holding a drawing
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Now the Festival is over … Let’s crack on with next year.
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he nine‐day extravaganza that took place in the opening week of October or ‘Chatsworth Road Festival’, celebrated our fantastic shops, businesses, developments and most of all our community! But now the first one’s over, we thought it would be good to check back with some of those involved to hear ‘How was it for you?’ Despite initially having no budget the Group pushed forward, the community and businesses came up with ideas for events which were promoted through the Festival’s website and social media. The Group was even buoyed by some last‐ minute funding. “We started off with no money but managed to get a £445 Community Action Fund grant to produce some publicity,” says Festival Group treasurer Colin Harrison. “Even in these difficult economic times, most local authorities have money to distribute to arts and community groups and events like
“My long-term vision is that people will come for the Festival from outside the area and book at local bed and breakfasts and hotels. “It may not happen next year but give us five years and people will be booking. I guarantee it.” Deirdre Gage. Created Gallery Page 38 • www.s40local.co.uk
this tick all the boxes.” The nine‐day Festival saw over 90 events take place from wild food foraging to Morris and Garland dancing. But, as the opening day approached, some unlikely people were experiencing the last‐minute jitters.
Thomas’ calendar with the next one taking place on Saturday 5 November. But it wasn’t just the new Centre that proved a hit on that sunny Saturday. Businesses up and down Chatsworth Road reported increased footfall and an open day at the long‐established Brampton Courtyard, highlighted to many some hitherto hidden delights.
“I’m usually very optimistic but I started to worry that the Festival idea As the week unfolded, many others wouldn’t take off,” says Paul benefitted from the Festival. Chapman. Shirley Niblock is a councillor for West “I needn’t have worried. The Food Ward who helped to drive forward a number of events including the Food Fair was great ‐ I’ve often talked about how good it would be to have a Fair whilst also raising money for market on Chatsworth Road, and the worthy causes. Food Fair made that happen. “I was heartened by people’s generosity throughout the week. “Now it’s all over, I can look back objectively. We made it happen and I was delighted with the successes and “John Brunt (West Ward Allotments) the positive comments. Some things gave us some produce to sell at the weren’t so successful but we’ll learn Food Fair to raise money for the Mayor’s appeal and we also put in £50 lessons for next year.” from the Clutter Clearance. The opening festivities coincided with an uncharacteristically warm October “James Pogson (Northern Tea Saturday with as many as 800 people Merchants) also gave us some items turning out for the Chatsworth Road to raffle off and that raised another £125 which will go towards famine Food Fair at the new St Thomas’ relief in East Africa. Centre. Sally‐Anne Beecham is the new manager at the Centre. “Having a Food Fair was something we’d discussed before but it was just a case of having the confidence to go ahead and do it. “It had initially been raised at our community forum. People wanted a place to buy meat or fruit and vegetables somewhere other than the supermarket. “It was the second big event we’d hosted after our fun day the weekend before and it was great having the Centre once again at the heart of the community.”
“I feel the Festival has been a marvellous success in terms of bringing people together and what’s happened throughout the week has shown that it’s not just business that benefits.” Another key beneficiary from the Festival was the arts with book binding, pottery throwing and live poetry from new county Poet Laureate Matt Black featuring throughout the week. Award‐winning ceramicist Clare Gage also held a special Creative Coffee evening as part of the Festival. “We had some new members come along during the week,” says Clare.
The success of the Food Fair will see it become a regular monthly event in St “One girl had recently graduated with an arts degree and was thinking
about setting up a shop but was overwhelmed by it all so we were able to give her some useful business contacts and point her in the right direction.” It is hoped that more will be made of the arts in future years. Which, of course, begs the question – what about next year? “Plans are afoot to make the Festival an annual event and we’ve already pencilled it in for the 6th to 14th of October,” says Deirdre Gage. “The difference is that next year’s event will benefit from a year of proper planning. “We’ve been speaking with Carole Copeland at the Pomegranate Theatre about doing a performance based on the Brampton Feast and we’re looking at regular poetry readings with Mario Petrucci and Matt Black (see poem overleaf). “My long‐term vision is that people will come for the Festival from outside the area and book at local bed and breakfasts and hotels. “It may not happen next year but give us five years and people will be booking. I guarantee it.” Pictures clockwise from top left. Rebecca flower arranging @ Flowerhouse; Weaving at Select Interiors; Calabria, Mayor Cllr Barr, Love Food Hate Waste, Brampton Brewery, Mes Amis, Teresa Lambarelli all @ The Food Far, St Thomas’; My Secret Kitchen; Image & Colour Emporium both at The Mini Market @ Zion Chuirch; Spinning @ Selectr Interiors; Clutter Clearance on Chatsworth Road; Treasure Hunting @ Created Gallery; Garland Dancing, Sign, Morris Dancing all on Chatsworth Road. Please mention S40 Local • Page 39
Chatsworth Road is Paris, Derbyshire, the Champs Elysées for the Chesterfield shopper. It’s hip, and only a step to the Hipper. “You can live and die on Chatsworth Road, duck”everything you need, from nappies to coffins, pubs, potteries, churches, Tinny Johnson, Robbo’s, Hattersley, Mr.English, Pogson’s. “Hop on, duck. Last tram to the Terminus.” Where St. Thomas’s bells ring the kitchens. Now stamp your card, do the Brampton Mile, do the shop, do the hop, do the Brampton stomp. The road out west to a dream called Derbyshire. S40, it’s the new Montmartre, cafés, books, knitters and croissants. And I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jarvis Cocker.
By Matt Black Derbyshire’s Poet Laureate
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Westfield Infant School
ECO Action Day
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n Wednesday 12 October Westfield Infant School held their seventh ECO Action Day where the school community come out in force to help make the outdoor grounds of the school look wonderful! Weeding borders, clearing under the hedges, pruning our cherry trees and planting are undertaken by lots of willing volunteers. Westfield Infant School is very proud of their ECO work and has been registered with the ECO Schools Programme for the past 9 years. Last year they received their third Green Flag Award for their ECO work; reducing waste, montioring and reducing energy consumption, recycling, caring for wildlife and developing areas to attract other species to the school grounds. It is only through the involvement of the whole community ‐ pupils, parents, teachers, support staff and governors that this has all been achieved. Between now and July 2012 the school aim to create a wild flower garden, plant an area to attract Honey Bees and watch the birds in the school bird boxes through the new webcams. An exciting year ahead for the new ECO committee and community of Westfield Infant School!
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Shoebox Appeals Are A Perfect Fit By Matt Kane
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urfing the Internet the other day, I came across a list of the worst Christmas presents.
Top of that list of the most uninspiring Xmas gifts according to a panel of industry experts were the all too predictable pair of slippers. And it’s a good bet that the box they came in wouldn’t provide much more excitement for most people either. Yet two local charities are now filling their old shoeboxes with gifts and sending them abroad to help spread festive cheer amongst those for whom Christmas isn’t about sitting in front of a roaring fire or being at a dinner‐table with family and friends. Jane Simmonds heads up one of those charities having first got involved in running the ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoebox appeal 18 years ago. She is now regional manager covering the Midlands’ region for the Christian charity Samaritans’ Purse.
The Chesterfield branch, run by Jenny Green, helps distribute some 32,000 fun‐packed shoeboxes to children in deprived parts of Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia. Residents, schools and offices are all encouraged to get involved by putting together their own shoebox of goodies which can contain items such as toys, dolls, paper and pens. All it takes is a £2.50 donation to cover the overheads of the Appeal and a little bit of imagination.
“What really appealed to me about it was that it is such a tangible appeal. People can share possessions as well as a lot of love in one little box. “A lot of the children we give to haven’t got a lot and often miss out on the simplest things. It’s amazing how a few stocking fillers can really make a difference to their lives. “This year we’re distributing to Swaziland, Belarus and Liberia from the Chesterfield warehouse, but 16 other countries will also benefit from UK gifts. They may have suffered from famine, war or a natural disaster.”
The work then begins for Jane and her army of 200 volunteers in mid‐ November as they start receiving donations and packing them into approximately four articulated trucks The charity that Jane and her team contribute to is part of a wider ready to despatch in time for network which sees over 1.2 million Christmas. boxes distributed nationally and a And, having witnessed first hand the whopping 8.6 million boxes sent out joy that the Appeal brings to the worldwide each year. faces of deprived children in some of Last year, Jane was fortunate enough the world’s poorest countries, Jane to visit war‐torn Liberia where she very much sees the value of it. was handing out shoeboxes from a local Chesterfield school. “There was this boy whose picture we were taking as he was opening his box and inside the lid was written ‘Love from Jed’. “We knew Jed was from Chesterfield so we tried to find him. Eventually we found out that he was one of our volunteers’ sons and managed to track him down. “When he saw the photograph of this boy from Liberia opening the shoebox that he had made he was overjoyed. He could see how his efforts had made a real difference to this boy’s Christmas.” Anyone wishing to donate to the Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Appeal can do so via Jane at jane.simmonds@samaritans‐ purse.org.uk. Details can also be found in a leaflet available at reception in the St Thomas' Centre.
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Another couple who’ve been dusting off their old shoeboxes are Walton‐based Peter and Ethel Lawrence whose Afghan Shoebox Appeal has been sending essential supplies to the front‐line since 2008. Peter is a former serviceman himself having served with the Parachute Regiment, Royal Engineers and the Worcestershire Regiment from 1959 to 1973. And, after speaking to personnel from 2 Para at a local association meeting, both he and Ethel realised that many servicemen and women lacked a number of basic supplies when serving in Afghanistan. “They were telling us that when they were out in fog areas all they have is food, water and ammunition. There are no luxuries. No soap, no shampoo and no toothbrush,” says Peter. “Our original plan was just to do 50 boxes for 2 Para but then after raising the same issue at the Engineers’ and Worcestershire’s meetings things just escalated. “Outside of the main Camp Bastion, items that we at home take for granted are hard to come by and the things we send out hopefully make their tour of duty less arduous.” Peter and Ethel are now working all year round to send out up to 20 boxes per week. Since they kicked off the project three years ago over 3,500 boxes have been dispatched to 26 units including the RAF, Ghurkhas and Black Watch. Race nights, coffee mornings and car boot sales have all helped generate funds which have been used to buy essentials such as shower gel, razor blades and sun cream. Judging by the 300 letters and cards they’ve received from serving personnel, Peter and Ethel’s efforts in providing the much‐needed supplies have been greatly appreciated. Their hard work has also been recognised with a recent Pride of Chesterfield award as well as with an invite to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Afghan Shoebox Appeal can do so through Peter at pblawrence@hotmail.co.uk.
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Out & About
Alfreton’s Benefactor By David E Jenkins
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ave you ever wondered as you drove into Alfreton why it has such an iconic war memorial, of a Tommy triumphantly rejoining his little daughter, and a noble building labelled the Lincoln Library? Both were gifts to the town from Robert Watchorn a local lad who made good in the U.S.A. The Watchorn family were driven from Ireland by the great Irish famine and settled in Alfreton where Father Watchorn worked as a miner. The second son, Robert born in 1859, in a family of seven children left school at eleven years of age and worked underground at Swanick colliery, sitting in the dark to open and close ventilation doors for twelve hours a day. But he was a bright boy and studied hard at night school and came to the attention of the colliery owners. After a short period at Shirland colliery, in 1880 he made the momentous decision, aided by funds from a local solicitor and the vicar, to emigrate to America. There he was soon employed in the Penslyvanian coal mines before moving on to a better paid job in the Pittsburgh coal field. Robert was able to finance the emigration of his father and his whole family to join him working in Pittsburg. Sadly soon after their arrival, Father Watchorn was killed in a mining accident. By 1890 Robert had played an heroic part in the attempted rescue of men trapped in an underground fire for which he received the gold medal of the Association of American Miners and took up a post as secretary‐treasurer of the newly formed trade union, of United Mine Workers of America. This soon led to his appointment as Chief Inspector of Factories for his home state where he engineered the passing of the Factory Inspection Act which much improved the working conditions of women and children. From this work he was head hunted in 1905 to become a Commissioner for Immigration at Ellis Island where he worked successfully to improve the conditions of poor migrants, building a hospital and helping many of the poorest himself. This work brought him into contact with Presidents McKinley, Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft. And led to his working in the oil industry where he assembled a considerable fortune. He had married in 1891 and had two sons. Sadly the elder died in infancy and the survivor Emroy an American army pilot was killed in a flying accident, in 1921. As a memorial to his son, Robert donated his son’s estate to a number of Californian churches; at the same time Alfreton was struggling to finance its War memorial. Robert provided the balance of the money and the memorial appropriately contains Emroy’s name. This rekindled his connection with the town and in the early 1920s he built a magnificent new Methodist chapel at Alfreton to commemorate his Roman Catholic mother and set up the Robert Watchorn Trust to help finance 34 cottages and donated the land for a park. To house his large collection of archive photos of the immigrants through Ellis island and important letters from the President he built the Lincoln Library. Though the archives have survived, the library could not be financed by the town’s people and was sold to the local Masonic Lodge. Robert died in 1944 just before the S.S. Robert Watchorn was launched but the memorials to this man of very humble beginnings have intrigued many a visitor to his home town.
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Charity News
Meet the Chesterfield Bloomers! Marie Curie offers, there’s the emotional support they can give to the patient and the carers. This service is provided totally free of charge, regardless of the families circumstances. We are committed to raising funds to help Marie Curie carry on their work, and are holding our first fundraising event at the Christmas Market in the Michelle Capps, Lesley Davidson, Andrew & Nicky Loftus, Nicola Tagg & Kim Munro. town centre on Sunday 20 November. Please come along to our stall to small and enthusiastic group of The main focus is to provide people support us and have some fun. If you individuals who’ve been raising with terminal cancer with overnight funds for Marie Curie Cancer nursing care in their own homes. Five would like to join our fundraising group you can contact us via email as Care for some years have now joined years ago my father was coming to below or come and visit us at our together to form the first local the end of a brave battle against stall. fundraising group for Marie Curie in cancer and he wanted to stay at chesterfieldbloomers@gmail.com Chesterfield. home. Having a Marie Curie nurse overnight was an incredible relief and Many people have heard of Marie a massive support to the family. Curie, but not everyone fully understands what the charity does. But it’s not just practical support that
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Business
JMJ Pottery Janine Mannion-Jones A bespoke potter who’s been in business for 15 years. She started from her workshop on Ashgate Road before moving to Chatsworth Road to put pottery back into Brampton. It’s now 10 years ago since opening on Chatsworth Road (on 1st December 2001). At seven years old Janine went to Art College at Penmore, the site of Chesterfield College’s Arts Department, where she first got her hands in the clay and enjoyed it so much she never got them out again.
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MJ Pottery’s Janine Mannion‐Jones is putting the history back into Brampton. Her ambition was to put the potteries back in, which she’s done through her business and now she’s done it on the outside of her shop at 140 Chatsworth Road. By working with Urban Canvas they’ve created amazing pictures that show key items from Brampton’s history. The idea started to form after reading the Urban Canvas feature, right here in S40 Local, in January this year. Janine explained “I went on to browse their website and when I discovered Peter Barber from Urban Canvas lived next door to my best friend the idea started to move forward!” “Pete worked up the proposals and artwork, we went through the Council’s planning department and a few versions later we had something I was really excited about for my shop. We wanted to capture the images of Brampton’s past. I thought about what Brampton means to me and others and came up with: family, community and industry. The industries I wanted to depict being: cannon ball production, Robinson’s with their revolutionary Paddi Pad nappy, the potteries (of course having a real interest for me), coal, the breweries (which are re‐emerging today!) “We’ve had some brilliant people involved in the project ‐ Paul Hudson‐Pitcher rendered the building to give us the base to work on (Rebecca from Flowerhouse’s partner), John Barton the sign writer and Peter Barber and the rest of the crew from Urban Canvas. I’d like to thank them all for their hard work!” “I am indebted to Councillor Keith Morgan for the allocation of a grant from County Council Members' Community Leadership Funding and his support in my mural project.” “I’m absolutely ecstatic with the finished product, it looks far better than the mock up, I feel it brightens things up and adds another point of interest to our area.” Page 50 • www.s40local.co.uk
At the age of ten she decided to become a Food and Nutrition teacher, which she did for 18 years in local schools, seeing the cohort of Food Technology students through the GCSE’s. Then to Mansfield College to do 3D studies which led to setting up the workshop on Ashgate Road during the second year of the course. Janine now works as a bespoke potter with local businesses for example Ringwood Hall where they have one of her breakfast services. Janine takes commissions, people specify the job and have it individually made. Janine also offers courses and lessons at her workshop on Chatsworth Road. And she’s developed the flat above the shop, The Pottery Flat, to be a three star Self Catering holiday let, available as a base for creative breaks which will include courses using local creative businesses, artists and makers.
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Too much trouble to fill in your tax return? Fancy a £900 fine? Q Do I need to complete a tax return?
Q What happens if I owe some tax?
If you have relatively straightforward tax affairs and already pay tax through PAYE (Pay As You Earn) you probably won't need to complete a tax return. But if you have more complicated tax affairs ‐ or income from several sources ‐ you may need to complete one.
Generally, if it is less than £2000 and you are an employee, HMRC will collect any tax due through PAYE. However sometimes this is not possible.
accountant to do this for you. You do need to register online and get your password sent to you, so don’t leave it to the last minute. Q Do I need an accountant?
You need an accountant if you have complicated tax affairs, income from more than one source or feel you would like advice on ways to minimise If your tax return is one day late it will Q What are the deadlines? the tax you owe. For instance, if you cost you £100. After 3 months, this get an income from a rented house, You can file your tax return by post or increases to £10/day and could cost you may be able to offset your online. A paper tax return must reach you £900! expenditure on the maintenance of HMRC by midnight on 31 October. If Q It’s the end of October now and my this house against the tax you owe. you file your tax return online, you tax return is not even started. What have until 31 January. However, if you should I do? Antony Fawbert is Senior Partner at have only just been notified that you John A Roberts & Co in Chesterfield. If It’s very tempting to leave it until the you would like help or advice on any should be completing a tax return, last minute but you will still meet the financial matter, please call on 01246 you have 3 months from the date of end of January deadline if you file the letter. 276671or e‐mail Antony: your tax return online. You can do antony@johnaroberts.co.uk this yourself or you can ask your
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Business News Rose & Crown
Whilst creating the winning floral displays John and Jodie have been The Rose & Crown, Brampton are busy further expanding their estate now serving Sunday lunches between Kylie has a comfortable home salon by taking on the Royal Oak on with parking and hours to suit. HD Midday and 4.00pm. Sunday Lunch is Chatsworth Road, alongside the £6.95, two courses for £8.95 or three Brow parties can be organised at your Britannia and the Poachers Rest. own home, for that party with a courses for £10.95. difference and it includes a free Created Gallery Why not have a break from the treatment for the host. Gift vouchers cooking this Sunday and try out the available for that ultimate gift with a Deirdre from Created Gallery has Rose and Crown. increased her opening hours. Created difference. Kylie has also opened a is now open Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri and Brow and Lash Bar, open Fridays in Brampton Brewery Sat from 10am to 5pm, Wed 1pm to Unit 22 of the Market Hall in 5pm and will remain closed on Brampton Brewery launched ‘Griffin’ Chesterfield. Sundays. a 4.1% pale ale in celebration of the Palace Roofline Chatsworth Road Festival. The new JMJ Pottery ale is available in The Tramway Shane Calton wanted to let you know Tavern, the Rose & Crown and your about some recent changes at Palace Janine at JMJ has been renovating regular Brampton outlets. If you’re the flat above her pottery workshop Roofline. wondering why ‘Griffin’, well it’s the at 138 Chatsworth Road. “The “I have now set up Palace Home Brampton connection. Behind the Pottery Flat” makes an excellent base Improvements, this is due to the new Wheatbridge Surgery and from which to take part in pottery demands of our customers constantly courses at JMJ or with other local opposite Hipper House you will find asking us to undertake additional creatives, a base from which to enjoy Cannon Mill, the oldest Industrial the Peak District or simply an building in Chesterfield (it dates back work once we have completed their roofline installation. I now have an overflow for the typical crowded to the late 1700's). The mill formed part of the Griffin Foundry and nearby architect on board who provides a full house when visitors come to stay. detailed design service which is free was a Brampton Brewery Pub called to all Palace Home Improvement Dragons Fold The Old Griffin which was a popular destination for the Foundry Workers customers and we will be specialising The major renovations at the old in building extensions, doing loft to quench their thirst. George and Dragon in Old Brampton conversions and replacement are nearing completion and the This month the brewery has also won windows and doors. Dragons Fold restaurant will open for another award. Their classic Morris Presently we are part way through an business on 5 November. Rosa‐Lynn Minor Van won first place in the and Brenton Vann and their team are Morris Minor Owners Club (East Mids extension which we will have completed in early 2012, this will now taking bookings, check out their Region) annual awards ceremony showcase to customers the quality of advert for more details. held at Chatsworth House recently. our work.”
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Kylie at iBeauty is bringing celebrity brows to Chesterfield. HD Brows has been taking the beauty industry by storm. A new seven step procedure to get the ultimate in brow shape. Even with the most over plucked brows you can create a perfect shape, dramatically enhancing your facial features. HD Brows use a variety of techniques, some of these include: tinting, waxing, trimming and threading. Anyone can have it men and women, young, old and any skin colour. But be warned once you've tried it there is no turning back! Some Page 56 • www.s40local.co.uk
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Britannia Inn
Chesterfield Councils “Chesterfield In Bloom” contest has a local winner. The hotly contested Best Blooming Pub/Restaurant title was won by the Britannia Pub on Old Road, second prize went to The Barley Mow, with the Prince of Wales pub clinching third place.
Hudson’s Florist
Rebecca from Hudson’s Florists is combining her florists business with her café and flower arranging courses at her other business premises, the Flowerhouse (21 Old Road). Here you can indulge your pleasure of flowers with some chill time, a coffee or a snack or grab a coffee whilst you wait for a floral creation. As a result if you’re after a small retail unit on Chatsworth Road perhaps 418 is just the space you’re after. Please see advert by Trevor Dale (Landlord) over page for contact details.
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Business News Libby’s It’s a busy period for retail businesses as Christmas approaches and Libby’s on Chatsworth Road is no exception. In time for Christmas Libby has exciting new stock arriving from ten European countries. Santa will be playing a visit on Friday and Saturday evenings between 5pm and 7pm. Libby has been in discussion with him and he’s looking forward to seeing the local children and hearing about their wishes for Christmas. If you want to call Libby and book your spot he’ll be attending in November on the 25 and 26 and then again in December on 2,3,9,10,16 and 17 December. Prebooking is essential to ensure Santa gets to see as many visitors as possible. Come and meet Augustus and Amelia, the Chatsworth mice, along with Sebastian the Chatsworth cat, appearing at Libbys on 25 and 26 November and again on 16 and 17 Decembet. The Derbyshire author Arabella Star and her illustrator Art Mavo will be signing copies of her book in store.
Ideal Carpets Ideal Carpets are stocking ‘Elegance’ carpets, an exclusive new range. At Elegance they understand that the way we buy carpets is changing, as we no longer stay in one house all our lives as our grandparents may have done. And even if we’re not moving house we’re influenced by fashion and often change our homes to keep up with trends. We have less spare cash and we’re not necessarily looking for something to last forever. But we demand exceptional value. Elegance carpets are designed to compete with and replicate traditional wool carpets ‐ with cost in mind. Available in 30 colours Elegance carpets perform under arduous conditions, are easy to clean, totally stain resistant*, not just against food and drink – but every spillage and stain imaginable – including lily pollen, saffron, curry powder, lasagne, ink, crayon, water based paint. They come with a FREE 10 year wear & stain warranty for complete peace of mind. Why not go and see Kevin Howarth at Ideal Carpets to find out more.
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*providing standard cleaning procedures & guidelines regarding spills & stains are followed.
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Community Chesterfield Photographic Society: MARKET HALL The Chesterfield Photographic Society have started photographing the Market Hall before it gets taken apart for renovation and they are trying to add to the collection of photos we've got. Have you got any photographs of the inside market and the function rooms from earlier times? If so they’d like to borrow the photos to scan them for the record. If you can supply any photos please give Ken Davis a call on 01246 568392.
Making Friends. Somersall Park Somersall Park sits in the very heart of S40, and for many of us is the nearest and most convenient park and green space.
plans to refurbish the park and play area in the future.” So there’s room for improvement with the kids facilities, but probably for the many other users of the park too. Funds in every council are tight – and ours is no exception. They have got funds for park maintenance, but not improvements. They funded a survey sometime ago to understand what local people wanted from the park and used it to develop an improvement master plan. But what happens next is up to you and I! We told you about the second ‘Friends of Somersall Park’ meeting in October in the last edition. Mary Stead from the council had arranged it to try and get local ownership and involvement off the ground in the form of a Friends Group.
Basically a Friends Group is a formal To understand the importance of constitution which provides the parks I did an Internet search. I found structure to enable people to apply some UK references, but the best I for funding and get community found was from an American Study: projects off the ground. This “parks and open spaces improve our meeting was the final attempt by the physical and psychological health, council to do this. strengthen our communities, and Around 30 interested people came make our cities and neighborhoods along and were presented with this – more attractive places to live and either you get involved or we let this work”. drop and no improvements happen. “To give you some indication In light of this, four people stepped of what a ‘Friends of…’ group forward to form the Friends of Somersall Park committee, a number can achieve, the friends of of other people stepped forward to Queens Park committee form a sub‐committee of advisors and have already secured advocates and others agreed to around £2.5million in funds become ‘Friends of…’
The West End calls Local Borough Councillors Howard Borrell, Shirley Niblock (West) and Chris Collard (Walton) are working to bring live professional entertainment to the west side of Chesterfield via an organisation called Live and Local. Visits have been made to local premises to check for suitability and a small working party will be looking to select the initial act in the near future, aiming for an event in the Spring. Cllr Howard Borrell explained "It would be great to bring top class entertainment into the heart of the community at a very affordable price." "I've seen Live and Local events elsewhere and they've helped bring communities together; the first event will aim to have a broad appeal and we all hope that residents will support what will, we hope, be the first of many such events." added Cllr Shirley Niblock. Watch this space.
towards the improvements of the park!”
So an improved Somersall Park has taken a step forward thanks to the volunteers at this meeting ‐ they’ll hold their first committee meeting on the 10 November and we look One NetMums member described forward to reporting their progress Somersall Park as “Great for older and inviting you to get more involved kids to run around and good for those over the coming months. in buggies to see/feed the ducks on the dam. The play area itself is fine, If you are interested in getting but the ground gets very damp in involved please give John Ramsey a there and beware ‐ very mucky knees call on 01246 345097. and shoes! I understand there are John Ramsey Landscape Development Officer CBC.
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Surprising Shows in Surprising Places
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hank you to all the stall holders who agreed to attend the Mini Market at the Zion Church on Chatsworth Road on Saturday 8 October. We raised £81.50 for Children's Hospices UK from the event. A special thanks also goes to the Church for letting us use the venue, to Sarah Hollingworth for liaising with me while organising the event and the following people/ companies for donating prizes for the raffle: Image & Colour Emporium, Pandora's Aromatics, Body Shop, Hair Heart & Soul, Serendipity Tea Parlour, Niche, Temple Spa, Mens Room, Matalan, Black Eyed Susan, Chesterfield Football Club, Real Ale Corner, Secret Kitchen & Pixies Treasures. Thank you to our customers too for supporting the event. I hope to organise another event next Spring so please keep your eyes peeled for details of this next year. Kerry Noble (Independent Phoenix Trader)
After the October heatwave… The council are looking for volunteer snow wardens, to help clear snow from footpaths and minor roads should we see a repeat of last year’s extreme weather! Despite reserving a stock of 250,000 tonnes of salt to treat the roads, if the conditions replicate last year they won’t be able to clear the minor roads ‐ so want to help you to help yourselves and look after our community. Snow wardens will be delivered a 1 tonne bag of salt to a pre agreed location, near where they live, so they can rally support of friends and neighbours to clear the non‐priority roads that the council just can’t get to. Snow wardens will be invited to attend a health and safety induction session (1 hour), sign a ‘fit to participate’ form and will be provided with a shovel, gloves and high visibility vest to keep them safe! Could you be a snow man or snow angel and help keep things moving on your street. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Sam Sherlock, Emergency Planning Officer on 01246 345407 or via Email: sam.sherlock@chesterfield.gov.uk Page 62 • www.s40local.co.uk
Streamline Swim School Children's Swimming Lessons Mon to Thu evenings Sat mornings Adult Only Swimming Lessons Mon Evenings & some Thu Evenings Ashgate Croft Children's School Holiday Courses Call for details & dates One to One Lessons for all abilities
Call Marie on 07773 158 925 eMail: k.higgins4@homecall.co.uk Ashgate Croft School Brookfield Community School Chesterfield
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Community Can you help? William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School is holding a Christmas Fare on 13 December from 2:00 – 4:00 to raise funds to create an outside learning area for children. We need good quality bric a brac for a white elephant stall and we can arrange collection.
14:00. If you missed the last one it’s well worth a visit.
Cycle Skillshare Workshops Transition Chesterfield were recently awarded a grant to run a project called Fossil Fuel to Pedal Power, members of the campaign are running various projects.
The one to be delivered in October covers Cycle mechanic workshops ‐ A series of bike mechanic workshops on a Monday evening at St Thomas' church in Brampton, for six weeks. Each week six different people can come along and will be led by three City & Guilds trained bike mechanics. St Thomas Food Fair You are encouraged to bring your Following the success of the Festival own bike to work on and there will be Food Fair at St Thomas’ Centre they a range of basic spares available. To will be holding their next Food Fair on book a place see advert below. Saturday 5 November from 10:00 – If you have any suitable items, please contact Janina Cartledge on 01246 271227 or 07877 906189, she’d love to hear from you. Please come along on the day and help make a difference for our children.
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Brampton Social & Activities Group The group was formed 5 years ago by Bill and June Yates and a few friends, to get people together that are on their own, once a week for chat, games, drinks (tea or coffee), in a nice friendly atmosphere. We occasionally have day trips and welcome new attendees. We have just moved into our nice new premises (the new centre behind St Thomas' Church) and meet every Wednesday morning at 10.00 until 12.30. Please feel free to turn up on the day and make yourself known to Bill Yates where you’re sure to find a warm welcome.
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hesterfield has been selected 5. Make it easy for people not to to be an ambassador for the drop litter national 'Love Where You Live' 6. Become an active ambassador for campaign. Just one of ten local clean, green places throughout authorities chosen to deliver the new England and the UK. Activities look Keep Britain Tidy campaign to and events are planned over the encourage people and organisations coming months, so keep your to take action to reduce litter. eyes peeled and get involved. What can I do? We want to Danielle Stanley, 17, from encourage local pride to keep the Duckmanton and Nicola Cree, 19, area where you live free of litter. from Hasland, are our local The Love Where You Live campaign is champions for the campaign and will appear on posters and campaign based on six guiding principles: materials. 1. Encourage personal responsibility Visit the website or the Facebook and positive action page to find out more or to tell others 2. Work in partnership with what makes you proud of your area, neighbours to reduce litter what you are doing and to find out about community clean ups etc. 3. Take responsibility for keeping your own immediate area clean 4. Raise awareness and education about the prevention of littering
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Ten things to do in the garden: November
The clocks have gone back, the evenings are dark early and winter is on its way. 1.
Clear leaves from your lawn and water features.
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LAPTOP & PC REPAIRS SPARE PARTS SUPPLIED
Egytec
We are able to Diagnose & fix your Laptop & PC Problems A SONY SPECIALIST * Free Estimates Given * Help When You Need IT! Situated in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. * No Fix No Fee * 9am to 9pm Mon to Sun EGYTEC 3 Raneld Mount Walton Chesterfield S40 3RE Phone: 01246 237465 Mobile: 07903224417 Website: www.egytec.co.uk Email: info@egytec.co.uk
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Experience providing support and repairs for a wide range of IT Equipment. You can bring your laptop or PC to our office or we can collect fix and return it. If you are local to S40 we can arrange a home visit if preferred.
We have a selection of used Laptops available and we carry a large stock of spare parts. Give us a call or email us with your make, model and problem and we will give you a price.
“Youssef” Your Local IT Technician
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Classifieds Glass TV Stand: £20 New Hitachi glass shelved stand — still boxed ideal for flatscreen TVs. Contact: 01246 566701 after 6pm Mothercare Travel Cot: £30 Includes mattress and carrying bag. Hardly used, in excellent condition like new. £30. Contact 01246 204959 (Walton) Cashmere Cardigan: £20 Dark grey cashmere zipper cardigan, Size 38, brand New. Contact: 01246 276233 (Walton) VIYELLA Trousers: £18 Viscose/Wool Grey Mixture Trousers Size 18. Brand new. Contact: 01246 276233 (Walton) Polyester/Wool Grey Mixture Trousers £20 Size 20, Length 28. Brand new. Contact: 01246 276233 (Walton)
M&S Suitcase: £5 Large very good condition no wheels. Contact: 01246 566701 after 6pm Panasonic Bread maker £50 Model SD 255 still boxed. Contact 01246 211074 (Walton) Dog Cage: £40 Size 36” x 24” x 27” high. As new suit Labrador dog, doors to both sides. Contact: 01246 566657 (Walton) 2 Hamster Cages: £15 (£25 pair) Hamster cages & starter kits for sale. Small cages ideal for dwarf hamsters complete with wheel, bowl & water bottle. Only £15 each or both for £25. Contact Laura on 07584 213 985
S40 Local: Classifieds Adverts for stuff under £100 are free, any item or ‘collection of items’ £100+ are £5, and larger adverts with a picture are price on application.
email: sales@s40local.co.uk call: 01246 568 519
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A&H Paving Ltd
Call Tony on: t: 01246 207 046 m: 07890 657903
Block Paving Fencing Drainage Concrete Drop Kerbs Patios Tarmac DCC Registered All construction
Vernon Road • Brampton • Chesterfield S40 1EL
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CHESTERFIELD PLUMBING & HOME SERVICES “A Polite, Reliable Service” NO CALL OUT FEE NO VAT Bathrooms, showers & kitchen installations Leaks & repairs No job too small
LOCAL WALTON TRADESMAN FAST EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Tel: 01246 205 000 Mob: 07971 447 040 7 Redgrove Way - Walton - Chesterfield - S40 3JN
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Cleanright Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Free Deodorising (quick dry) Seven Day Service Furniture Removed & Replaced Family Business est. 1992
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DJN Home Services Joinery Purpose made joinery, e.g.
Radiator covers Shelving Meter cupboards Under stair cupboards Garden Gates etc.
Supply, fitting or repair of locks and locking mechanisms for both UPVC and timber doors/windows.
Insured and all work guaranteed For a free quote, then please contact Dean.
Tel: 01246 567637 Mob: 07876 352041
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Paul Redfern Painting & Decorating Domestic and Commercial Insurance Work Undertaken Fully Insured Reliable & Recommended 01246 569618 or 0773 436 2551 Based in Holymoorside
BIRDS FUNERAL SERVICES Established 1913 Father & daughter familyfamily-run business 24 hour service with Private Chapel of Rest PrePre-Paid Golden Charter Funeral Plans available Tel: 01246 566592 Mob: 07831 851 639 44 Loads Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield S42 7EU
New boilers fitted Fire & boiler servicing Bathrooms & kitchens fitted Tiling Small building work undertaken
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