The community magazine for Acorn Ridge, Ashgate, Brampton, Brookside, Holymoorside, Somersall & Walton
Cover: Jonathan Nadin
Hi all,
I'll admit that I've found this edition a bit difficult... Why? Summer holidays!
So many people are off work, out and about, staying in exotic locations and generally having a fab time. We managed to escape very early on as our kids are both in their exam years but it made coming back to work very hard to get into. I wonder how many hours are lost as we gaze out of the window wondering where else we could be and what else we could be doing?
Having said this, I love what I do and realise how lucky I am to do it. The award for the person most committed to S40 Local must go to Sara Sheppard (see her article) who scaled a cliff to get a signal so we could get her article approved. Thanks for the effort Sara, it was appreciated.
This edition's cover pic shows the Red Arrows flying over Somersall watched by Kirsten and Bertie. They were en route to the Southport Airshow, the Red Arrows that is not Kirsten and Bertie! The Parent Staff Association at Walton and Holymoorside School had been in touch with the display team to see if they could divert? Turns out they could and flew over the school as the summer fair was underway. What a fab result, well done to all involved in making this happen.
This edition is packed as usual, I had Sophia with me on work experience so sent her out to shop with the independents in town, read about her 'Super' market experience. I chatted with local Team GB athlete Sara Sheppard, I learnt about fostering and how rewarding it can be, and we have couple of giveaways, the 'Adventure For Kids' book by Saul and Henry Taylor, plus tickets to see Elvis... Not the real Elvis obviously, but one of the top tribute acts there is, Chris Connor.
We've also changed the look of our what's on and regular events, splitting them up into categories to make it easier to find those things you want to go to.
Have a fab rest of summer and we'll catch up soon with the Autumn edition.
Paul.
07764 801080
paul@s40local.co.uk
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The 'Real' Super Market Sweep
Supermarkets vs. Independents
Words & Image: Sophia Derby
Shopping at independent businesses is undeniably important for supporting and sustaining our local community. So then, why do so many of us shop exclusively in supermarkets? The answer is pretty simple, because they’re convenient. To find out what this convenience is costing us, I challenged myself to go on a shopping trip in our town’s centre without stepping inside a supermarket.
Not an adventurous cheese lover myself but having a boyfriend who can’t get enough of the stuff, (sadly the smellier the better) I began my shopping trip at the Cheese Factor. I asked a lovely lady behind the counter for a recommendation, she was more than happy to help and suggested her favourite, Blue Stilton. She walked me through the different cheeses from their taste to their texture to help me find the right one as well as recommending her favourite olives to go with them. As an indecisive shopper, having someone to confer with and get a second opinion from was a great help. I often spend my time deliberating over which option to choose from in supermarkets, so getting advice from a knowledgeable shop assistant made a world of difference. Although there are customer service assistants dotted around supermarkets, (but seemingly never close by when you need one) they’re often teenagers who, let’s be honest, aren’t exactly enthusiastic about the produce on the shelves. Whereas, those working in independent businesses know their products inside out and have a genuine passion for what they’re selling. So, when you ask for a recommendation you know it'll be a good one!
I then headed across to Meadowfresh for some rashers of smoked back bacon and one of their delicious pies. After my bacon was wrapped up, I was presented with the very difficult task of choosing from a selection of tasty looking pies. Learning
from my experience at the Cheese Factor, I asked the shop assistant for their favourite filling which turned out to be lamb and mint, which I can now confirm did not disappoint. Maybe because it’s a family run business, I felt comfortable enough to strike up a conversation with the staff as well as other customers around me. It was at this point I began to realise shopping at independent businesses is a great way to socialise with people in the local area. It also began to feel as though this mundane chore was turning into a social outing that I could look forward to rather than just another thing to tick off my to-do list.
Afterall, it’s these small but significant choices that have an impactful and lasting effect on our community.
Walking over to Ibbotson's fruit and veg on the outdoor market, I was pleased to find that the fruit and veg were not prepackaged and wrapped in plastic. Instead, the fruit and veg were placed in bowls and wooden crates meaning I was able to get exactly how much produce I needed and avoid unnecessary waste. Fancying a pear for my lunch, I was able to buy a single pear without worrying about having to buy a whole packet or without bothering with weighing and printing off a label like at the supermarket.
In fact, I didn’t have to do anything other than read out my shopping list. I handed over my shopping bag to the helpful lady behind the counter and she packed it full of everything I needed from nectarines to a very specific ½ Ib of cherries. Doing the hard work for me, I really appreciated the service I received, and the human interaction made a nice change from serving myself at the self-service checkouts.
Feeling pleased with my purchases so far, I made my way to the Pavements Shopping
Centre for a loaf of handmade sourdough bread. I visited the lovely cafe and bakery, Forge Bakehouse, who offer a great selection of homemade breads, pastries and baked goods, choosing a delicious and nutritious seeded sourdough loaf. With lots of us becoming more aware of the negative effects caused by ultra-processed foods on our health, bakeries offering handmade sourdough breads are a great way to avoid those ultra-processed breads often found on supermarket shelves. I then visited Street Spirit for a few beers for me and my boyfriend to enjoy in the sun. With such a wide variety of colourful craft beer tins and creatively named IPAs, and not a clue what any of it meant, I asked for some well-needed guidance. Without the assistance from the wonderfully helpful lady behind the counter, I would probably have spent an hour just trying to read the different descriptions of each flavour. Asking me questions about my taste preferences, she helped me
narrow it down to four different flavours all within my £4-6 price range. The deliciously sweet ‘cake’ flavoured craft beer was a favourite of hers and definitely lived up to expectations.
By shopping at independent businesses, it became apparent that the convenience of the supermarket is costing us the experience of engaging in real human interactions as well as making us overly reliant on and trusting of international brands instead of unbranded locally sourced produce. So, perhaps next time, rather than nipping into a supermarket for a meal deal out of convenience, visit an independent deli and engage in a real human interaction and support our local businesses. After all, it’s these small but significant choices that have an impactful and lasting effect on our community. For a great list of Chesterfield's Independent businesses visit: www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk
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Tri, Tri, Tri & Tri Again
Four times silver medalist Chesterfield's Sara Sheppard tells her Triathlon story.
Words: Paul Chapman
Images: Sara Sheppard
Sara Sheppard dropped me an email after reading about Ann and Malcolm our masters 10k runners, Sara competes in the GB Age Group team in Duathlon and Triathlon in her age category, she also happens to be a four times silver medallist and lives in Ashgate. I caught up with Sara and husband Gary at 94 Coffee on Chatsworth Road (if you like coffee you really should give them a try if you haven’t already) to learn more about the events and Sara’s route into them.
“I worked at Esporta Health Club in Millhouses and someone I worked with said I’d be good at triathlon, I just dismissed it as a rather unique chat up line!” says Sara. “I didn’t really swim and my last bike I owned was a Raleigh as a kid.”
However, the comment spiked her interest. “I went along to Racing TNT Triathlon Team in Sheffield and started running,” says Sara. “I’d travelled from the age of 19 and I returned to Chesterfield aged 30 due to a family illness. I’d always been into music; I’d attended music school in Los Angeles and didn’t really know where my career was going. I was working in gyms and was finding that my running was going from strength to strength.
“I purchased a bike from JE James and the guys at TNT commented that I was a natural on a bike. I’d go out with the men’s groups and was chasing them down, I was loving it.”
Sara was doing the safety slot at the pools for the TNT training nights by now at Doncaster Lake. “I’d hand out wetsuits and take money from people, we might have up to 200 people in the lake but I never went into the water myself, I’d never liked swimming,” says Sara.
“At this time I was working at the gym as an instructor and personal trainer. A lady asked if I could help with some weight loss sessions for her, I knew she was a keen swimmer, so we traded skills.
“I started in lane four, the slow lane, one evening and over time moved to the faster lanes to the point that I was outswimming some of the guys.”
It was 2011 when Sara entered her first triathlon, and she was instantly hooked. In 2012 she finished sixth in her age group at a Rother Valley Sprint event. “This gave me a qualifying time for Team GB for my age group for the following year and I’ve successfully qualified every year since.”
2013 was the first year Sara raced for Team GB. “People don’t realise that you don’t need to be elite to represent your country. I think it’s my enthusiasm that has resulted in four silver medals in duathlon, these are races across three stages, a 5km run, a 20km bike finishing with a 2.5km run… 1 hour and ten minutes and it’s all done,” Sara laughs.
Sara’s time line is; 2013 first European race in triathlon, Turkey, 2014 triathlon at Kitzbuhel Austria, 2015 Switzerland triathlon, 2016 Germany
duathlon through a disused nuclear plant come theme park, 2017 Soria Spain duathlon, 2017 Germany triathlon. In 2019 Sara became pregnant, giving birth to her daughter she took four years out to enjoy time with Isla. 2023 Italy duathlon, 2024 Portugal duathlon, and in 2025 …Poland duathlon!
“Isla was born with Down’s Syndrome, and I’ve found this motivated me massively to keep going, I need to stay fit and healthy to support her. Training is hard work fitting everything in around work and being mum but it’s all definitely worth it.”
In 2022 Sara qualified at Clumber Park for Venice 2023 and she admits that, although over weight from baby Isla, she finished in 3rd place at Clumber. Venice, 2023 she picked up a silver and qualified for 2024. It was her first big race wearing her tri-suit using logos and showing support for Down’s Syndrome, great for social media coverage and in this year, she overcame nerves to speak at a UK Charity ball about what she does. Coimbra, Portugal 2023, another silver. “Performance now is as much mental as it is physical,” Sara points out. “In races I just tell myself to keep pushing, draughting is allowed on the bike so the first run is so important to get a good place in the first bike group leaving transition. My 5k time of 20:11 was fast enough to get out on the bike in the lead pack. The final run went well, and I was pleased to come away with silver, although I’m still chasing that elusive gold.”
Sara tells me that it’s great to see other parts of the world, husband Gary and Isla in tow. Gary came along to meet up with Sara and it was clear that these two have a blast doing what they do. Gary admits to chasing Sara on his charity shop bike before they met, now riding alongside, supporting and helping her with the training schedule.
Gary has a passion for sailing and told me of their first trip out on the boat, going from mill pond conditions to 55 knot winds, “I thought, oh no I’ve blown it, but it was just the start of many adventures we’d experience together.”
“I’ll be running in the London Landmarks half marathon event in April 2025, running for Down’s Syndrome UK,” says Sara. “A charity obviously very close to my heart so I’m keen to support them for all the fabulous work they do to support people.”
I really enjoyed meeting up with Sara and Gary, and Sara’s enthusiasm for the sport she loves is infectious. She as very keen to encourage young people who want to try duathlon and triathlon to track down their local club and get involved.
Sara trains with Chesterfield Triathlon Club should you want to check them out.
Come along to Deja Vu to meet foster carers and learn more about this rewarding experience.
Sunday 22 September 2024
Deja Vu - 9am to midday
Words: Paul Chapman
Images: Parellel Parents
Have you ever considered fostering a child, or children? Something scaring you away? Maybe you should pop down to Déjà vu on 22 September between 9am and midday where you’ll find foster carers and foster children who can tell you their story and experiences first hand, plus there will be local fostering agency workers from Parallel Parents.
Becky Priest and husband Tim are local foster carers and will be on hand to welcome you and share their experiences. “The need for foster carers is increasing as more children enter the system but this is matched in reality to a falling number of carers,” explains Becky. “We need people who are considering fostering to come along, additional carers not only allow children to find homes but also allow those presently caring to take regular respite and breaks.”
The actual figures saw a decrease in carers by 1045 in 2019 whilst additional children needing support rose by 5690 leaving a massive shortfall. “These are young people wanting either full time support or emergency care where they may have
been removed from situations that put them at risk just a few hours ago,” says Becky. “In the event that space is not available with foster carers children enter residential care homes which are not always suitable for children who could cope with being placed in a family home. Residential homes have traditionally been for children who have more behavioural issues where a family home isn’t appropriate.”
There are also instances where both parent and baby are looking for foster care, supporting them to a point where they can move on and live independently. Also, many siblings get separated as result of fostering, siblings split up and are often taken out of the county in which their family and siblings live.
So, what do you need to be a foster carer? Becky answers with “you need the bandwidth to help, be over 21 years of age, have a spare room (or rooms) and have a willingness to learn.”
Foster carers come from a diverse set of backgrounds, as do the children in care. “Diversity, race, religion, sexuality etc doesn’t matter,” says Becky. “We need to match children to families and that covers all, there is no such thing as a typical foster carer, the children need to be in a place where they can be comfortable, a place they can call home.”
Fostering comes with a financial allowance for each child taken into your home. It’s a tax-free allowance and is considerable, some people make a full-time career from fostering. Ultimately, placing a child with a carer is more cost effective than residential care.
There is also a development scale for carers that pays an additional allowance based on experience
etc and agency rates are often more than those paid by local authorities. It can feel awkward to discuss finances when speaking about looked after children, but it can be a rewarding career, many people take in children as their own leave home. Do you love the process of bringing up, supporting, and nurturing children? Maybe becoming a foster carer is for you?
I asked what happens long term to those in care. “Children are placed with carers either by local authorities or fostering agencies, it differs from adoption as the desire is always to try to keep families together and the long-term aim is to bring them back together.
“Once children reach the age of 18, they have the option to live independently and hopefully the care and guidance given by their foster carers puts them in a great position.”
“All children in foster care have a permanent social worker and foster carers are also supported by a social worker, so you are never on your own in the process.”
Becky and Tim started fostering five years ago and love what they do. “It’s lovely having young people around, our present children have very different backgrounds so conversation around the dinner table is always interesting.
“It’s not all wonderful though, you must set rules and a framework for what is expected. We’ve been aware of the shortage of carers and wanted to help by running the open doors session on 22 September. Hopefully by sharing our story and experiences with people we can encourage others to get involved.”
“It’s just not as scary as people might think. The children we have just wanted some stability in their
life and a family they could be part of, we have our own children so it’s a fabulous mix of people in our home.”
Parallel Parents are the agency that Becky and Tim work with, they are an Ofsted Outstanding agency, they cover the immediate area, assign a personal social worker, provide training, and help fund days out for families and children. I could tell from the couple that they felt well supported by the agency.
If this has sparked some interest, please drop into Déjà vu, chat to agency representatives, children, carers and enjoy a complimentary drink and refreshments. Becky was keen to point out that there is absolutely no obligation to get involved but if you have the faintest interest, they’d love to see you.
More details can be found on FB as below. bit.ly/fosteringdejavu
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Adventure For Kids
Local authors Saul & Henry Taylor encourage us to get out and climb.
Words: Paul Chapman
Images: Saul Taylor
As summer is here, we are constantly looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, well what about taking them for a climb in the Peak District but perhaps you don't know where to start? Local author Saul Taylor can fix that for you with his new book, Adventures for Kids.
Written by Saul and his son, Henry, it's postcard sized so perfect for little hands and was published last year. It is aimed at children and the families of children aged between toddler age (depending on the confidence of you guys, the parents).
Saul says, "the book features lots of photos of children in action and all boulder problems and routes have been tested by youngsters of various sizes, which means they're definitely possible but the grading might be a bit off!"
The book covers little climbers all the way up to the age where the youngsters would naturally graduate to a standard bouldering or route guide. "This next stage is typically reached as youngsters grow a bit and are able to reach the holds they
previously couldn't or they are simply getting better at climbing," Saul explains.
Each climbs contains information on the location and how to reach it, bus routes close by, parking location with a what3words reference together with nearby places to eat.
The climbs are then listed and named so you know what you're looking for and pictures show you clearly where your youngsters will need to climb.
The book is available online at www.futureprimitive.co.uk for £20 (no additional postage costs) or you can buy one over the counter from Outside in Hathersage, you could even go for an outdoor swim at the Lido.
Should you fancy your chances you could always opt to enter our giveaway! Saul has kindly donated a copy of the book for us to give away to a lucky reader.
To be in with a chance of picking up a book, see entry details opposite.
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Swim 121
Making waves for wellness
Words and images: Swim 121
In a stride towards inclusivity and wellness, Swim121 have announced ambitious plans to revolutionise their current site in Hasland, marking two decades of excellence in swimming tuition.
Their plan is to create a new purpose built swim complex, including a second 9x4m same level pool, dedicated to expanding their tuition and rehabilitation services. A new fully accessible, energy efficient structure will house the reception, changing and shower areas, parent viewing and plant facilities.
The team also plan to overhaul the forecourt parking area. This redesign will make the car park easier to access as well as increasing the parking bays from 16 to 29, including dedicated disabled bays and a bike station.
Accessibility for all is at the heart of this development. The new pool will feature specialised apparatus, ensuring seamless pool entry for all guests. This will remove barriers and ensure that swimming remains an activity which is open to everyone.
As well as the traditional 121 tuition, the revamped facility will also allow time slots for other people or companies to hire the pool to
deliver additional tuition such as physiotherapy and rehabilitation, swimming for health sessions and SEN swimming.
Setting a new standard in aquatic wellness, the redesigned pools will boast amazing new features such as well-designed changing areas to meet the needs of every user and sensory lighting, tailored to accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. From relaxation and meditation sessions including water pilates and baby swimming, the facility will offer a great range of experiences designed to engage and enrich all who walk through its doors.
“We are thrilled to unveil our plans for the future of Swim121,” remarked Lynn Booth, owner at Swim121. “This milestone not only marks twenty years of unwavering commitment to the swimming industry but also heralds a new era of innovation and inclusivity. With these proposed developments, we aspire to enhance the swimming experience that we offer and if the project is granted through planning, this development will bring new jobs to our local community as well as a program of health and wellbeing open to all."
The team are excited and ready to move forward following the problems caused by the Covid Pandemic and they hope that you will support their planning application.
Contact Swim121 for further information regarding the project and to receive a link to the planning application if you would like to take a look for yourself.
E: debbie@swim121.co.uk
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Adventures in 'Ducky'
Words & Images: Sol & James Cowie
a lap around the famous Spa Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium! When we arrived at our campsites in the early evenings and after putting up our inflatable tent we met up with our fellow ralliers for a meal and regaling stories of our day's adventures.
Split or Bust Banger rally challenge fundraiser for B:friend Team ‘Ducky’ are going ‘quackers’ again!
We are Sol and James Cowie, a couple from Chesterfield in Derbyshire fundraising for B:Friend, a local charity which combats loneliness by matching volunteers with isolated older people in neighbouring communities. https://letsbfriend.org. uk/
In September, this year we will once again be taking our trusted Astra convertible (Ducky) on another banger rally challenge! As before, we will be (mainly) dressed as Ducks ourselves and we are hoping that we can raise even more funds for B:friend than before!
Last year we embarked on an epic journey through 7 countries in 7 days, starting in Cornwall and ending in St Tropez in the South of France. We travelled over 3000 miles through France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco, together with 130 other enthusiastic participants who took part in 55 bangers, all dressed in their own fancy dress, raising money for their own chosen charities.
‘St Tropez or Bust ‘23’ was an amazing adventure with challenges and fun all the way. We were only given the following day's destination along with a list of challenges the evening before. The challenges involved taking selfies at landmarks, re-enacting historic events, ‘carpool karaokes’, quiz questions, eating local delicacies and many more fun and unusual tasks. We even got to do
This year ‘Ducky’, now 18 years old, will hopefully take us all the way to Split in Croatia! Starting from Charlestown in Cornwall on the 20th September, we are heading to Portsmouth and then catching a ferry to Caen in France. We will have 7 days to get through 7 countries on the way, however the route and challenges are still a mystery…
As before we are offering YOU the chance to come with us! In the form of a DUCK! We have loads of duck stickers on Ducky and for every donation received, we will add your name on a DUCK sticker! The bigger the donation, the bigger the DUCK!
Maybe you have a business and want to get your company name on a DUCK and your logo on the car then please get in touch about becoming a sponsor.
All the details on how to donate and how to follow our journey on socials can be found on our website: www.eyupduck.co.uk
Tickled Pink @The Tickled Trout
Words & Image: Press Release
Chris Mapp, owner of the 1 AA rosette Tickled Trout in Barlow has been awarded 'best pub restaurant chef' in the UK at the Craft Guild Of Chefs Awards ceremony. Presented to Chris by HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, he picked up the award at the London Grosvenor Hotel in June.
Chris joins a long list of renowned chefs who have previously won this award such as Tom Kerridge. Chris says: “It was such an honour to receive this esteemed award as the UK's best pub restaurant chef especially as this is recognition from the Craft Guild of Chefs. Having it presented to me by the Duchess of Edinburgh made the moment very special.
"In my 10th year as owner of the Tickled Trout my passion for producing high quality dishes using local seasonal ingredients is as strong as ever and I am incredibly proud of and thankful to the wonderful team who work alongside me."
Chris trained in London in Michelin star restaurants, he couldn’t believe his luck when his old local in Barlow came up for sale 10 years ago and has worked tirelessly since to transform the Tickled Trout into a stunning dining pub that the village can feel proud of. Chris is a patron of Springboard, an organisation that inspires young people into careers in hospitality, as well as Future Chef, a schools-based programme that supports the development of key life skills whilst inspiring young people to pursue a hospitality career.
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Ben Vernon Charity Ride
Words: Nigel Vernon
Fancy a family ride or stretching the legs to 15 miles in aid of charity. The Ben Vernon Charity Ride is back again this year on Sunday 15 September starting on Vicar Lane.
"Just checking back, we have raised close to £8,400 for two cancer charities after five events. Our best fund raising year was 2020," says Nigel Vernon, Ben's dad.
"My brother Andy and sister Linda did a Tour de Peak District, raising £2,300 for Cancer Research UK - well connected those two!
"The rides typically attract 30 to 35 riders on average at each of the rides, so it would be really good to see this event grow, supporting a very worthy cause, Cancer research UK.
"If you fancy a ride out please dig out the pump, oil that chain and drop down to Vicar Lane on Sunday 15 September telling all your friends on the way.
"Thank you in anticipation of your support for this event.
"Happy cycling.
"Nigel and Bev Vernon"
Remembering D Day 80th Anniversary
1944 to 2024
Words & Image: Holymoorside Parish Council
Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the raising of a commemorative flag at Holymoorside Village Hall. Several members of the Parish community attended the flag raising to remember those who gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy. The ensuing Battle of Normandy was to cost tens of thousands of lives as it repulsed the occupying German forces eastwards.
Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Martin Thacker MBE said:
In memory of our wonderful Ben
To donate please visit: justgiving.com/page/tribute-to-ben-vernon-event-6 and read our story or donate on the day - all donations gratefully received All rides will be self supportive - please bring your own drinks, food, etc.
“Eight decades later we acknowledge with grateful respect the service and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedoms. All those from our local community who attended the Council’s ceremony have ensured poignant Remembrance.”
Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day with raising of a commemorative flag at Holymoorside Village Hall. Several members of the Parish community attended the flag raising to remember those who gave their lives on beaches of Normandy. The ensuing Battle of Normandy was to cost tens of thousands lives as it repulsed the occupying German forces eastwards.
Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Martin Thacker MBE said: “Eight decades later we acknowledge with grateful respect the service and sacrifice of those who fought for freedoms. All those from our local community who attended the Council’s ceremony ensured poignant Remembrance.”
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Heritage Open Days
Elder Yard Chapel
An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel (the oldest in Derbyshire), featuring original pews, altar and organ. Exceptional stained glass windows, a historical collection of Pearson's Pottery and various artefacts not normally available to see. The Chapel in the centre of Chesterfield has stood since 1694 and is the oldest non-conformist chapel in the whole of Derbyshire. It is a quiet retreat on the smart thoroughfare of Elder Way. It has a historical graveyard with many notable town figures remembered and the oldest grave dates back to 1705.
Inside you will find the unspoiled beauty of woodwork and magnificent stained glass with many historical artefacts on display. A collection of Pearson's pottery and a unique model of the chapel from 1972 will also be on display. Members of the Chapel will welcome you and provide light refreshments. There is also a superb history of the Chapel available for a small charge.
Spital Cemetery
Once again, the Friends of Spital Cemetery will be taking part in the annual free festival celebrating our heritage in September. In line with this year’s theme, they are offering not one, but two activities. One is a downloadable self-guided tour showing stories commemorating railway connections from Chesterfield’s past. They will also be inviting the public to join them to help identify the treemendous variety of trees in the cemetery and consider the journey they took to arrive there.
Spital Cemetery is open all day and is sited off Hady Hill, Chesterfield and is on the bus route from town to the Royal Hospital. Parking is available when entering the second gate further up the hill, along the avenue. Alternatively, along Spital Lane.
Information Boards will be on display during Heritage Open Days, 6 to 15 September.
Downloadable self-guided tours and maps can be found at the Heritage Open Days website. Further information is available by contacting: spitalcemeterytours@gmail.com
The Tree-mendous Trees of Spital Cemetery is on Sunday 8 September - 10am to midday.
Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road. Chesterfield S40 4QU
Who
Ladies and girls. Please feel free to bring a friend, family member or partner with you for support.
What
Costs are £3.00 a week. The first four consecutive weeks are free. So you decide if you want to stay, before you pay.
Why
Lots of research has found singing in a choir to be beneficial to health and wellbeing. It exercises the brain as well as the body and promotes social bonding.
Singing is particularly beneficial for improving breathing, posture and muscle tension.
Learning new songs can be cognitively stimulating by helping memory.
And it can be great fun!
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A Mini Version of Tapton Lock Festival for 2024!
Words & Images: Junction Arts
Junction Arts is thrilled to present the Tapton Lock Mini Festival on Sunday 8 September.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the arts charity is unable to stage the full weekend event this year but wanted to offer a mini festival for all its loyal visitors to enjoy.
Project Manager, Jane Wells said. “We’re excited to present the Tapton Mini for 2024, a small but perfectly formed event taking place around the Visitor Centre at Tapton Lock. You can take a trip on a narrow boat, try the ever-popular ‘Have a Go’ canoes or take part in two artist-led workshops to make something beautiful to take home.
Junction Arts is also delighted to present our newly commissioned theatre piece, The Journey from Here to Now. With contributions from children and young people in and around Chesterfield, Adverse Camber, an independent storytelling company has created a unique and brand new promenade performance. There will be three shows during the day for visitors to watch, walk with or participate in!
Junction Arts would like to reassure Tapton fans that they are already working hard planning next year’s event which will be better than ever! There will be all the things you’ve grown to love as well as some sensational new additions.
Until then, they look forward to seeing you on Sunday 8 September 11am to 4pm at the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7JB.
For more information visit: www.junctionarts.org or find them on social media @junctionartsuk
www.junctionarts.org
@junctionartsuk
Cromford Mills
Comicon is Comicool!
Words & Images: Simon Paterson
“I love Cromford Mills; it’s a joyful place,” says Bekah.
And Bekah is spot on—Cromford Mills is indeed a special place, brimming with history, stunning architecture, and charming independent shops This summer, I visited Cromford Mills twice: once for a picnic and a leisurely stroll around the shops with the kids (I’m a sucker for cheese and books), and once for their annual Comicon event.
As a self-confessed geek—someone who plays Dungeons & Dragons, video games, reads graphic novels, sci-fi and fantasy books, and watches independent cinema...I was chuffed to see Cromford Mills host their second annual Comicon.
For those who’ve never been to a Comicon, let me paint a picture. It’s a community-driven event where fans of comics, movies, TV shows, and pop culture unite. Imagine people in elaborate costumes (cosplay), themed stalls offering art, collectibles, and memorabilia, and panels where creators and actors share stories and sneak peeks.
On the guest panel this year was Doctor Who, well an actor who previously played the part of Doctor Who – Colin Baker. Colin was answering questions, signing autographs, posing for photographs and threatening the daleks!
I met John B. Tannen, a real-life stuntman who has starred in blockbuster movies like Aquaman and the creatively titled Batman movie; The Batman. I’m happy to report that all his limbs were intact, and his stories were just as cool as you’d imagine!
I also met Hugh Spight, a world leading costume actor who played parts in the Dark Crystal, Doctor Who and Star Wars, sharing a scene with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamilll) no less. Very cool, if like me, you love a bit of Star Wars, as in, have seen all the movies, TV Shows and read several books! There was some fantastic memorabilia on display, including Starbug (Red Dwarf), Stingray and a fully functioning Johnny 5 from the movie Short Circuit. Check out the video on our Instagram and Facebook pages - I was impressed!
This year, they added professional wrestling to the mix, and I’d never seen it live before. I was pretty impressed with the athletes’ acrobatics, strength, and charisma. But I couldn’t help thinking about the lower back pain they’re all going to face when they
hit 40... when that time comes, I highly recommend a visit to Dan in the Shiatsu Bus!
Florie and I had a wonderful time at Comicon... though I might have enjoyed it a bit more than she did! For a full list of events at Cromford Mills, scan the QR code above.
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Supporting Your Wellbeing
Free Health & Wellbeing Day hosted by Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre
Sunday 22 September 2024
10am to 5pm
Casa Hotel
Lockoford Lane
Chesterfield S41 7JB
Did you know that there is a vibrant community of expert practitioners, businesses, and specialists in Chesterfield who have the skills and services that can support your health & wellbeing?
At Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to find ways to look after and feel great about themselves. What better way to open up your world of possibilities than to come along to our Chesterfield Health & Wellbeing Day on 22 September 2024!
Our Health & Wellbeing Day is free to visit and open to all. It’s a chance to find out more about what’s on offer locally, to try out different therapies and skills, as well as meet people who are specialists in their field.
Casa Hotel on Lockofrod Lane is our beautiful home for the day from 10am to 5pm. We’ll be taking over space on the ground floor, first and sixth floors to share interactive workshops, stands and stalls as well as mini taster treatments.
Our desire to bring all of the wonderful specialists together is fuelled by an awareness that many people have heard about different therapies, treatments, or activities but haven’t known who to contact, or have been nervous about reaching out. This can feel especially challenging if you’re in the midst of a health challenge.
So, we’ve got you covered if you're curious about ways to improve your health & wellbeing with:
• Complementary therapies to work alongside your medical support or alternative, nonmedical options to support you.
• Ways to improve your general health and fitness, train with a specific goal in mind, rehab an injury or change the things in your life that are causing frustration, resentment, anxiety and unhappiness.
• New skills to support yourself and share with others who are close to you.
• The chance to meet new people and exploring new options.
We wanted a way to give our health & wellbeing specialists a space to share their knowledge and give you a chance to learn, participate and enjoy.
Throughout the day you can:
• choose which of the 14 different interactive workshops you’d like to take part in,
• chat with 30+ local health & wellbeing businesses who will be sharing their products and services, or
• book yourself in to one of our therapists offering a mini taster treatments for £10 to £15 each.
Snap the QR code to reserve your space on the day.
If you want to be involved or have any questions, please contact us at the email and FB below.
We look forward to meeting you on Sunday 22 September!
We have a slightly new look to our What's On events, we've categorised them to make it easier to spot the things you want to attend.
These categories are:
Arts & Crafts
Community Education
Faith
Family Fun & Kids
Fitness Classes
Health & Wellbeing
Performance
Society & Clubs
Sport & Games
We've also applied these same categories to our Regular Events. We hope you find this useful, no excuses not to get out and about now!
'What's On' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 14,500 homes. If you have an event to list, please just drop an email to: paul@s40local.co.uk
EXHIBITIONS
Public Open Exhibition 2024
To 4 Sep 2024
See the best Contemporary Visual Art produced both by and for learning disabled, neurodivergent, and disabled artists in our Open Exhibition. Vote for your favourite piece!
No Sleep Just Clouds
To 4 Sep 2024 Taking visual inspiration from anime, gaming and pop culture, No Sleep
Just Clouds is an immersive storytelling experience following a neurodivergent artist, and their mission to create the ultimate, perfect piece of work.
All above exhibitions at LEVEL Arts Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley, DE4 2EL.
See levelcentre.com
12 Sep to 12 Oct: Chesterfield Menagerie Exhibitions hosted by Chesterfield Museum at various locations across the town. See advert.
26 Oct to 9 Nov: Romans Exhibitions hosted by Chesterfield Museum at various locations across the town. See advert.
6 to 19 Dec: Victorians Exhibitions hosted by Chesterfield Museum at various locations across the town. See advert.
AUGUST
Mon 19: CADLHS Finding the Way
A new Look at Some Old Roads by Philip Riden. St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm Members free, visitors £3, refreshments.
Mon 19: Kiefer Sutherland
The Leadmill, Sheffield. See www.leadmill.co.uk for info.
Wed 21: Children's Workshop Sally Anderson Illustrations @Turners Studio. sallyandersonillustration.com.
Fri 30 Aug to Sun 1 Sept: Chatsworth Country Fair @Chatsworth House
See chatsworth.org for info.
Sat 24: Craft and Makers Market
Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Rd, S40 4QU from 2 to 4 pm. Free entry. Featuring multidiscipline crafters and makers who are all local. Refreshments available.
Sun 25: CC Short Local Ride Cycle Chesterfield Ride to Holmebrook Valley Park, Ashgate Heights, and Holymoorside. Meet at Queens Park Cafe at 1:30pm - finish by 4:30pm. cyclechesterfield.org
SEPTEMBER
Sun 1: An Audience with Kevin Keegan
Winding Wheel Theatre
Tue 3: From Gray’s Elegy to Churchill’s Hysteria
A talk by Andy Miles speaking about Spital Cemetery. Chesterfield & District Family History Society 7:30pm Online & @St Thomas’ Centre Brampton. Register secretary @cadfhs.org.
Tue 3: Mellors & Kirk
Valuation Day St Thomas' Centre, Brampton. See advert.
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Tuesday 3 Sept Monday 16 Sept 10am to midday 10am to midday
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Wed 4: Derbyshire's Historic Gardens A talk by Jeff Bates. Holymoorside Horticultural Society. 7:45pm URC meeting room, Cotton Mill Hill, Holymoorside. All Welcome. T: 01246 568000.
Thu 5: Peak in the PastPaupers Past with Tim Knebel Tupton History Society. 7pm @ Old Tupton Methodist Church, 96, Nethermoor Rd, Tupton, S42 6EN £3.50 including light refreshments.
See: tuptonhistorysociety.co.uk
Fri 6: Friday Night Ride
Cycle Chesterfield Evening Ride. Meet at Chesterfield Town Hall steps at 6:30pm and enjoy a pleasant ride through town. See cyclechesterfield.org
Fri 6: Brampton Brewery Tour Learn about the history of our local brewery. £10 including a selection of beers. bramptonbrewery.co.uk/events
Fri 6: The Illegal Eagles Winding Wheel Theatre.
Fri 6 to Mon 16: Railway Connections & Unusual Trees. Visit Spital Cemetery and discover more. Discover more as Heritage Open Days celebrates Routes, Networks & Connections. See heritageopendays.org.uk
Sat 7: Lunchtime Piano Duet David Mayo-Braiden & Andrew Marples. Music by Gilbert & Sullivan, Brahms, Warlock & Bach. 11:45am to 12:30pm (Doors 11am) Free admission (retiring collection).
Sat 7: Open Autumn Show
Holymoorside Horticultural Society. Holymoorside Village Hall 2:30 to 4:30pm. Staging 10am to 1pm. Dahlias, Chrysanths, Vegetables etc. Refreshments available. Info/ schedules T: 01246 569059.
Sun 8: Mini Tapton Lock Festival 11am to 4pm Events, Arts, live performance, canoing and narrow boat rides. Tapton Lock. See advert.
Sun 8 to Sun 15: SocialFuse Festival
A week-long celebration of social enterprises, charities and businesses for social good in and around Chesterfield. Various locations across Chesterfield. See festival.socialfuse.org.uk
Mon 9: History of Local Tobacco Industry
NEDIAS talk by Keith Parkinson. 7:30pm @St Thomas Centre, Brampton. All welcome, members free, Visitors £3. T: Cliff 01246 234212.
Wed 11 Sep: Chesterfield RSPB Carr Vale Trip. For info call John on 07496 510076.
Sat 14: Craft & Makers
Market New Square, Chesterfield. chesterfield.co.uk
Sun 15: Ben Vernon Charity Ride Raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of Ben Vernon. Start & finish from Vicar Lane underneath the big screen. See article. cyclechesterfield.org
Twisted Spire Yoga
Fun & Friendly Hatha Yoga Classes in Chester eld with your fully quali ed, experienced & insured teacher, Dave West BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E, BWY Yoga Teaching Diploma.
Beginners and anyone new to yoga are always most welcome.
Classes
Friend’s Meeting House
Ashgate Road, S40 4AG
Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm Hatha - Mixed Ability
Wednesday 5:30 - 7pm Vinyasa - Fit & Active
Thursday 10 - 11am Hatha - Mixed Ability
Thursday 6 - 7:30pm Hatha - Mixed Ability
E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com TwistedSpireYoga
Mon 16: Mellors & Kirk
Valuation Day Dronfield Hall Barn. See advert.
Mon 16: CADLHS History of Old Whittington Its Church & People, by Philip Morris. St Thomas Centre 7:30pm. Members free, visitors £3.
Mon 16: The Walled Garden Art Class: Playful Painting 9:30am to 1pm @The Walled Garden Workshop behind Libby's on Chatsworth Road. A bit of drawing, letting go and painting using all sorts of media... but most all having fun! See website for details. sallyandersonillustration.com
Thu 19: Shaun Ryder Winding Wheel
Fri 20: Chesterfield Parkinsons Support Group Chair Exercise. 2 to 4pm @St. John's Church, Walton Back Lane, Walton, S42 7LT. E: colin_ rosemary@outlook.com
Sat Sep 21: Lunchtime Vocal Music
Performed by Cantiamo. Music from the world of Opera, Musicals & light song. 11:45am to 12:30pm (Doors 11am) Free admission (retiring collection).
Sat 21: Kelly Sheldon @ Rose Hill Arts Centre Midday to 1pm - hot drinks being served throughout. Free entrance, come down & and bring your friends! www.rhac.art
Sat 21: Oh What A Night! Winding Wheel Theatre
Sun 22: Fostering Event Meet foster carers and learn about what rewards it can bring. Deja Vu, Chatsworth Road. 9am to midday. See article.
Sun 22: Chatsworth 10k Charity fund raiser for Blythe House Hospicecare. See blythehousehospice.org.uk for entry details.
Sun 22: Toad on the Road
- An Evening with Ryan Moloney Winding Wheel chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Sun 22: Free Health & Wellbeing Day
Hosted by Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre. 10am to 5pm at CASA Hotel. Information, taster sessions and so much more. All aimed at improving our health and wellbeing. See advert for full details and to book you space.
Mon 23: Sustainable Clothing Event 7:30 to 9:30pm @St. Leonard's, Spital. In Sustainable Fashion Week look at the environmental impact of fashion industry, share skills for greener options, "Transform a Duvet Cover" challenge and 'bring & swap' clothing. Refreshments. See Transition Chesterfield website and book online at Eventbrite.
Sat 28 Sep: Chesterfield Fairburn Ings Trip. For info call John on 07496 510076.
OCTOBER
Tue 1 Oct. C&DFHS AGM
Chesterfield and District Family History Society. 7:30pm Online & @St Thomas’ Centre Brampton. Contact secretary @cadfhs.org.
Tue 1: Care for the Family Positive Parenting
A 6 week course 7:30 to 9:15pm @St John's Walton. Contact the church office on 01246 566205. Fri 4: Brampton Brewery Tour Learn about the history of our local brewery. £10 including a selection of beers. bramptonbrewery.co.uk/events
Wed 2 to Sat 5: Oklahoma! Bolsover Drama Group presents the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. The Assembly Rooms, Bolsover. Tickets £9 from bolsoverdramagroup.org
Sat 5: Lunchtime Piano
Recital Gary O'Shea. Classical piano works. 11:45am to 12:30pm (Doors 11am) Free admission (retiring collection).
Sat 5: Images & Imagination Holymoorside Village Hall 2.30pm. A delightful presentation of poetry, prose and paintings, with musical interludes by Flutello ensemble. £8 inc. tea & cake T: 01246 567118 E: info@ holymoorsidearts.co.uk
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Regular Events
ARTS & CRAFTS
LADIES GROUP: Mon 1:30 to 4pm @Holy Trinity Church, Newbold Road. Bring you knitting, crochet, crafts etc. or just come along for coffee & chat. For info call 07746 668257.
THE CUTTHORPE ART GROUP: Weekly meetings Tues 10am to 12 noon @ Cutthorpe Village Hall. Come and enjoy a relaxing morning. T: 07305 461604.
WEST STUDIOS LIFE DRAWING: Classes with John King. First Tues of the month. See weststudios.co.uk FB & IG: WestS41
KNITTING CLUB: Wed 2 to 4pm. Costa Coffee @Ravenside Retail Park opposite M&S. No charge, just buy a drink. T: 0771 9763866
HOLYMOORSIDE CRAFT GROUP: An informal and friendly group The Village Hall, Committee room Wed 2 to 4pm. All welcome. Cynthia: 01246 569250.
ART GROUP: Thu 9:30 to 11:30am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. No instructor. £3 per week, tea coffee & biscuits. T: 01246 209433.
HIGHLIGHT CRAFTS ACADEMY: Weekly Craft Club. Thu 1 to 4pm. All craft materials and refreshments provided. £6 a session. Booking is essential. Highlight Crafts, Claycross. To book visit www.highlightcrafts. com or call 03300 889338.
CROCHET CLUB: Thu 2 to 4pm bring your projects, work on them & make new friends! Knitters welcome. A charged for event. Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk
CHESTERFIELD EMBROIDERERS: 1st Thu (except August) at 7pm in the Saints Parish Centre. Open to all people with a love of everything textile related. E: chesterfieldembroiderers@gmail.com
CUTTHORPE KNIT & NATTER: Cutthorpe Institute Fri 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov 1 to 3pm. All welcome new & old, novice & expert. Knitting, crochet, tapestry, cross stitch, etc. Chat & relax with like minded members. Info from Barbara on 07980 510 591.
THE CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB: 7:30 to 9:30pm - 2nd & 4th Fri. (not Aug or Dec). Whittington Moor Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Road S41 8 NA Worknights & demos. Visitors & new members welcome. T: Helen on 0785 0064478
MONKEY PARK SEWING CLUB: Sat 10:30am to 12:30pm. Upstairs in our Co-work Space Suggested donation £5 to include use of sewing machines. Fortnightly at Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St, S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk
COMMUNITY
SILVER SOCIAL: Mon 10am to midday. A group for over 50s - chat, have a drink & a snack, join the quiz. Speakers occasionally. No cost but donations appreciated. An accessible event. Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St, S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk
LOUNDSLEY GREEN WI: 2nd Tuesday each month 2 to 4pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way, S40 4NF. A very friendly group of ladies who would make you very welcome. Come for a visit! Call: 01246 239431 for more details.
TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. Tues 9 to midday. Everyone welcome. No charge. Join us for refreshment and friendship. Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.
COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: Storrs Road Church Centre. 3rd Tues. 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a chat & a cuppa. No charge but donation welcome.
LOUNDSLEY GREEN CHURCH
COMMUNITY: Every Wed from 10am to 12:30pm. A warm, free space for all with tea/coffee & biscuits etc.
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.
CHESTERFIELD LITTERSORTERS: Thurs 10 to 11.30am. Join our team of friendly volunteers who collect, sort, count & report the single use waste from parks, walk/cycle routes. Equipment provided. 2nd Thu. E: membership@transitionchesterfield.org.uk. transitionchesterfield.org.uk/littersorters
SLOW SOCIAL: 10:30 to 11:30am. 3rd Friday. Check website for venues. Free Networking event for freelancers & independent businesses. To register www. slowsocial.co
LUNCH-TIME SERVICES: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Fri 12:15 to 12:45pm. All welcome.
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
BLOKE'S BACON BUTTY BREAKFAST: Last Saturday 9 to 11am @Holy Trinity Church, Newbold Road. Chat, catch up and banter over a mug of tea or coffee & a bacon butty. For info call Rex or Dave on 07717 224474.
JUMBLE SALE: First Sat. Midday at Annunciation Church Spencer St. (Entrance Queen St.) Call 01246 232686 to confirm.
QUEEN’S PARK DR BIKE: 1st Sat from March ’summer’ hours 9.30am until 1pm. Free bike repairs, adjustments and checks while you wait. 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 repairs, woodwork, sewing etc. Cafe. E: repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk
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
CARSINGTON WATER BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: Free walks held on the first Sunday of the month. Booking advisable. Call 0330 678 0701.
PARISH CENTRE STONEGRAVELS: Chesterfield venue with varied events taking place throughout week. T: 01246 209433 or see parishcentrestonegravels.co.uk
HAVE YOUR SAY CHESTERFIELD
COMMUNITY GROUP: For residents of Abercrombie/Chesterfield Conservation Area & Stonegravels. To be kept up to date E: HYSchesterfieldcommunity@protonmail. com ot call T: 07471 420352.
EDUCATION
ANCIENT HISTORY CLASS: The Age of Spartacus, examining the turmoil & civil wars of late Roman Republic. From 11 Sept. Mon 10:15am to 12:15pm. Meeting Room Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall. T: Gary 07980 910896.
2nd Tues, meet 6:30pm, talks at 7:15pm at Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S40 4PG. Light refreshments. All welcome. For info www. cpsg.uk or call: 01246 277364.
BRITISH HISTORY CLASS: The Anjevin Empire, Henry the Second, Richard the Lion Heart and King John. Wed 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Library meeting room downstairs. T: 01246 276800.
HAVE YOU GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE?
E: paul@s40local.co.uk
FAITH
HOLY COMMUNION SAID: Tues 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.
TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 11am St John's Church, Walton. More info stjohnswalton.co.uk
ST JOHNS WALTON: SUNDAY SERVICES 9am & 10:45am. Info stjohnswalton.co.uk
PETER & ST PAUL OLD BRAMPTON CHURCH: Sunday Services 9:30am - everyone welcome. www. oldbramptonchurch.org.uk
HOLY COMMUNION / MORNING WORSHIP: Sun 9:45am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. More info can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate at 10:30am. All welcome. For details: www. dnemethodists.org.uk
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45am for regular morning worship. The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. Brampton.
THE WAY: 1st Sunday. 3 to 4:30pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Rd. A church based group for adults with additional needs & carers. Tea/coffee, biscuits, activities, and a warm welcome. T: 01246 231002 or waltonchurch.org
MESSY CHURCH FOR ALL THE FAMILY: 4 to 6pm. Last Sunday. The Parish Centre Stonegravels. To book call Jilly: 07746 668257.
FAMILY FUN & KIDS
STAY & PLAY: Wed 9am to midday. For under 5s and their grown ups. Suggested donation £1 per child. An accessible event. Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St, S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk
STAY & PLAY: For children and parentsbabies up to 5 years old. Term time only. Wed 1:30 to 3pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH TODDLER GROUP: Thu 10 to 11:30am, Babies, pre-school Toddlers, Mums, Dads, Grandparents, carers. Activities, snacks, toys, craft tables, singing. 01246 690005 or dnemethodists.org.uk Term time.
COSY CUBS BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Messy play, rhymes, story time, friends, toys & refreshments. Thu 10 to 11am @ Umbrellas Cosy Hub, Burns Cl, S40 2SW. (Term time).
KFC (KIDS FRIDAY CLUB): For primary ages. Term time 6 to 7pm Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org
RAINBOWS & BROWNIES: Brownie's meetings on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thu (weekly). Guides and Rangers meet on Mon, Tue & Wed (weekly). See girlguiding. org.uk for details and to join up.
FAMILY CAFE: Tea, coffee, craft, games and activities for all ages. 9:30 to 11:30, second Saturday in month. Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street. Children must bring an adult, adults should bring a child.
3RD BRAMPTON SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS & SQUIRRELS: Mon Beavers (6 to 8 years), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 5:30 to 6:30pm. Fri Squirrels (4 to 6), 5:15 to 6pm, Beavers (6 to 8), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 6 to 7pm and Scouts (10.5 to 14), 7:30 to 9pm. For both boys & Girls. St Thomas’ Centre. T: 01246 567409.
FITNESS CLASSES
PILATES GROUP: Mon 9:15 to 10:15am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also Tue 6 to 7pm & 7:15pm to 8:15pm & Wed 9:30 to 10:30am. Call Judy to book: 07779 266057.
ZUMBA GOLD/TONING: Mon 11am to midday @The Parish Centre Stonegravels, also Fri. Pre-book only call Teresa 07740 202042.
TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX. Mon 6 to 7:30pm. Mixed ability, beginners welcome. E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook. com to book.
CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Face to Face class at Swanwick Memorial Hall, Old Whittington S41 9JZ. Mon 7:15 to 8:45pm. £7.50 - £8.50. Details Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk
ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music. Suitable for older exercisers. Tue and Thu, 10am and 11am both days. Chester Street Club. For details call Jen 07985 549427.
ST HELEN'S TAI CHI CLASS: Tue 10:30 to 11:45am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. £2 per week. Call Veronica to book: 01246 237526.
KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: Tue 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.
PILATES CLASSES : @St Thomas’ Centre Brampton. Wed 10:15 to 11:15am. All equipment is provided. Suitable for beginners - exercises adapted to suit all. T: Rachel on 07891 090746.
YOGA CLASS: Thu 6 to 7:45pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Contact Helen to book E: helenapol@hotmail.com
PILATES: Improvers level. Walton St John's Church Thu @7:45pm. 07990 771155.
ZUMBA GOLD: Perfect for active older adults. Stay active, meet new people, have a coffee and some fun! Fri 10:30am @ St Thomas' Centre. £5, please book first class. Call Adele on 07956 165287.
CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Zoom class only or 7-day recordings are also available. Fri 9:30 to 11am. £7.50 - £8.50. For details see Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk
KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: Fri 2 to 3pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. Combination of Sit & Stay Fit exercises, standing exercises, dance moves. Improve balance & strength. Friendly group. T: 07413 068092.
FITSTEPS: Fri 6 to 8pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
DANCE ABILITY AND RACKET SPORTS: Fun, relaxed sessions for adults 18+ with additional needs. Mon 3 to 4pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.
DANCING WITH DEMENTIA: A fun, relaxed dance session for people living with dementia and their carers Mon 1 to 2:45pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.
HOLMEHALL LET'S WALK TOGETHER: Friendly group, walks lasting 30 to 60 mins at a gentle pace followed by a chat and a drink. Fortnightly. Tue 10:30am @ Holmehall Community Hub at 41 Mercaston Close S40 4UE. T: 01246 498080 or holmehallunite@gmail.com
RENEW WELLBEING 42: St John's Church, Walton every Tue 2-4pm. A space to get together over a cuppa where it's ok not to feel ok. All welcome to join our small and friendly group. Call Cathy on 07815796612 for details.
THOM’S BLOKES: A monthly meeting for men on the 3rd Tue. St Thomas’ Church Centre, Chatsworth Road. Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome. Call Robin Dawson 01246 550445.
WALKING GROUP: Wed 10:15am from 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: Refreshments & purchase fresh produce. Wed 10:30am The cabins Hunloke Community Gardens, Church St South S40 2TF. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk
HOBBY TALK FORTNIGHTLY MEN’S GROUP: Wed 7:30 to 9:30pm Chesterfield FC Stadium. A different hobby each time help improve mental health & wellbeing. E: hthobbytalk@gmail.com
CHILL & CHAT: Thu 10am to midday. A chance for those isolated by the pandemic to socialise in a safe space. Donations appreciated. An accessible event. Monkey Park Cafe, Chester Street, S40 1DN www. monkeypark.org.uk
HOLMEBROOK VALLEY PARK WALK
WITH US GROUP: Thu 10:30am for a 45 to 60 min walk including open water, woodlands & meadows. Cafe (top car park) Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadow Lane, S41 8XP. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk
CHESTERFIELD SENIOR SPIREITIES WALKING FOOTBALL: Over 50's, Thu 10am to 11am at Hasland Park. T: 07767324583
DANCING FOR HEALTH: Thu partner dance class, refreshments and chat. £4 a session. St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Newbold. Contact Tracey on 07721 046757 for info.
DOWN MEMORY LANE: A social singing activity for people living with dementia & carers. Thu 2 to 4pm. 2nd Thu of the month at St. John’s Church, Walton Back Lane
DECUS HEALING GROUP SUPPORT: Thu 6 to 7:30pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels S41 7JH Contact Linda Tel: 07749896329 Email: linda@decushealing. co.uk
BREATHWORK: Sat 9:45 to 10:30am. Held in the cafe and is accessible but does sometimes take place upstairs; follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St, S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk
PERFORMANCE
MINERVA WOMEN’S CHORUS: We'd love to meet experienced singers. Mon 7.30pm at St. John’s Church, Walton to rehearse unaccompanied songs for fun & performance. A warm welcome awaits. www.minervachorus.co.uk T:01246 567118
AURORA A CAPPELLA: (Home of Harmony) is a female A Cappella choir. Come and join us! Mon 7:30 to 9:30pm. Experience & ability to read music is not necessary. T: 07810 892978, e: aurora.chesterfield@ gmail.com or aurora-chorus.org.uk
STAVELEY & DISTRICT CHURCHES
UNITED CHOIR: A mixed voice choir of 30 members. Rehearsals Mon 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 & Fri 8 to 9:30pm. Vacancies throughout the band. Instruments available. T: Andy on 07875 283131 or email: andybooker31@ icloud.com
ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome. Tue 9:15 to 10:15am @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book e: sam@medleys.dance
CHESTERFIELD GARLAND DANCERS: Methodist Church Hall, Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, S40 2TN from 7:30 to 9:30pm Tue. E: enquiry@chesterfieldgarland.org.uk
ROCK CHOIR: St. John’s Walton, Wed 11am and Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Mondays 7:30pm. www.rockchoir. co.uk
HOLYMOORSIDE TRAINING BAND:
Calling all brass and percussion players, new & old. Rehearsals Wed 6:30pm at United Reformed Church, Holymoorside. Instruments provided if required. Call 07874 014179 or e: enquiries@ holymoorsideband.co.uk
LAURA CLOWES SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Parish Centre Stonegravels Wed 5 to 9pm & Sat 9am to 1:30pm. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.
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Regular Events
THE BRAMPTON SESSIONS: Revelling in rich musical traditions. Live, acoustic music sessions featuring local musicians. First Weds, 7:30pm St Thomas Centre S40 3AW. £2 FB: Brampton Sessions or M: 07739 084478
BLOW THE COBWEBS AWAY: Recorder group - all abilities welcome. Wed 7:30pm St Leonard's Mission, Spital. T: 01246 563224.
FREEVOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR: The Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road. Wed 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 Wed 8pm. Available for events. E: honeybelleschoir@ gmail.com
CHESTERFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHOIR REHEARSAL: Thu 7:15 to 9:30pm at Central Methodist Church in Chesterfield. E: publicity@chestphilchoir.org.uk
HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY: Friendly choir meets in Holymoorside URC Thu 7:30 to 9:30pm. MD Andrew Marples. New singers always welcome. No audition. Call 07989 305577 E: holymoorsidechoral.co.uk
ROSE CHOIR: We sing every genre of music and welcome all abilities. Chesterfield Studios from 7:30 to 9:30pm Thu. E: sarah.menzies@chesterfieldstudios.co.uk
OPEN FOLK NIGHT: Hosted by Brampton Community Band. Third Thu. 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street. T: 0797 1400219.
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.
ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome. Fri 6:30 to 7:30pm @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book: sam@medleys.dance
SOCIETY & CLUBS
READING GROUP: Mon 10:30am for an hour in The Hub, Low Pavement, Chesterfield. Read short stories and poetry. james@dva.org.uk or 07743 514934.
CHESTERFIELD PHILATELIC SOCIETY: Tue 2 to 4pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels 2nd Tue of the month. £15 per year membership T: 07845 770442 for info.
EASTWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB: Wed 10am @1866 Lounge at the SMH Group Stadium. 2nd Wed. Speakers covering various topics, social events and a warm welcome. For info T: 01246 272193 or email yvonne3849.@sky.com
WALTON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: Come and join us. 4th Wed at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane 2pm. Jan to November. T: 01246 272039.
BRAMPTON LADIES CLUB: Storrs Road Methodist Church, Storrs Rd. New members welcome. Talks, demonstrations, social activities, quizzes & events. 2 to 4pm term time. T: 01246 566435.
BARLOW NEWBOLD & DISTRICT
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: A small and friendly group of ladies, meet 3rd Thu from 3:30 to 5.30pm at Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road S40 4QU. Guests welcome. Info: 0753 119 7324.
HOLYMOORSIDE LADIES CLUB: 7:30pm Thu (term time) @ the village hall S427DX. A variety of speakers & activities. £3 incl refreshments. Visitors & new members welcome (no fee).
CHESTERFIELD CO-OPERATIVE CHORAL SOCIETY: Fri 7:30 to 9.30pm. chesterfieldchoir.com
CHESTERFIELD INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS: (IAMRoadSmart) Sun 9:30am, Chesterfield Canal Hollingwood Hub S43 2PF Guidance sessions for IAM Associates, info & taster sessions. First Sun & following Sat. T: (Sec) 01246 488750.
MEN’S SNOOKER: Friendly group of men, over 60 & are looking for others to join us. Mon 9:30 to 11:30am at Newbold Working Men’s Club, Thirlmere Road, Newbold. T: 01246 232169.
CHESTERFIELD GAMES SOCIETY: Mon 7 to 10pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also every 2nd & 4th Wed 7 to 10pm. T: 01246 209433 for info.
AFTERNOON WHIST: Tue 2 to 4:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. T: Julie on 07732 395278 or Susan on 01142 2621548. £3 per person. All welcome.
TREFOIL GUILD: Guiding for adults. Meets 3rd Wednesday from 7:15 to 9pm in Guide HQ, St Margaret’s Drive S40 4SY. M: 07850 063910
BOWLS AT WALTON DAM: Fancy a game of bowls? Come along to Robinson Bowls Club any Thu 10am to 12pm, for our beginner’s sessions. Refreshments & bowls provided. Call 07967 262 856 or E: robinsonbowls@outlook.com
CHESTERFIELD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD: Thu 10am to midday @ Grace Chapel, 89 Market Place S40 1PH. Speakers,lunch club, quizzes, excursions. New members welcome. T: 01246 207496
HOLY TRINITY BADMINTON GROUP: Thu 1 to 3pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Email Bernard for info & to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.uk
AIKIDO MARTIAL ARTS: Thu 7 to 8pm @ Parish Centre Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Rd, S41 7JH. Call Mike 07939 336562 or E: mikeuk1007@yahoo.co.uk
BOARD GAMES CLUB: For neurodiverse people Fri 5:30 to 7pm. An accessible event. Fortnightly at Monkey Park Cafe, Chester St, S40 1DN monkeypark.org.uk
SPORT & GAMES
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CHESTERFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Mon 6 to 8:30pm @New Beetwell St. All equipment provided. A friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome to all, complete beginners or experienced players. New members welcome. Info on T: 07813 365560.
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 want to have a go. T: 07794 078552.
Regular Events
ICHTHUS CANOE CLUB: Outdoor evening sessions - Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Canal & Walton Dam. Monthly Sat pool sessions at Sharley Park. E: canoejmc@gmail.com. See www. ichthuscanoeclub.co.uk
SATURDAY NIGHT WHIST: Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Semi partner whist from 7 to 9:30 pm Sar. £3 per session. Refreshments. All welcome. T: 01246 278778.
HOLYMOORSIDE TENNIS CLUB: Social tennis. Sun 10am to midday, Tue 10am to midday & Thu 2 to 4pm. Pay & play £3 pp. or Membership £80 PA. Coaching available. Just turn up or email holymoorsidetennisclub@googlegroups.com
HOLYMOORSIDE RAINBOW WHIST: 2nd & 4th Sunday Holymoorside Village Hall @7pm. Other times & venues. Call Sue: 01246 278778.
'Regular Events' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 14,500 homes.
If you have an event to list, please just drop an email to Paul: paul@s40local.co.uk
Sofology Love Rotating Chair: £175
Light grey cotton weave fabric, 4 velour cushions included. Great condition. L140cm x H70cm x W125cm. Buyer to collect.
80cm water and wind resistant panel to expand your favourite coat or jacket during pregnancy and baby wearing. No need to buy a new coat. Brand new, never used. T: 07833 926944 (Ashgate)
Thule Cycle Carier: £150
Two cycle carrier, towbar mounted. As new. Cash on collection.
T: 07443 844583 (Walton)
Portable Massage Table: £50
Foldable and portable massage table. 61cm wide, 183cm long, 76cm high. Good condition.
T: 07519 123097 (Newbold)
Jigsaws: £1 each
Numerous 1,000 pieces. VGC.
T: 01246 236177 (Walton)
Hockey stick: £8
Demon Slazenger. VGC.
T: 01246 236177 (Walton)
Bed jacket: £10
Brand new size 16/18 ladies lounge and sleep wear turquoise quilted jacket.
T :01246 569274 (Brookside)
Wanted: Second Hand Books
Wanted for cash, will collect.
T: 07530 358977
Kegworth Pottery: £30
Castle Lamp.
T: 07790 800537 (Brampton)
Garage Cycle Rack: £20
Plus static cycle trainer.
T: 07790 800537 (Brampton)
Shopping Trolley: £40
Care Co Secco 4 ‘Rollator’. 4 wheeled with basket & seat. As new.
T: 01246 211829 (Walton)
Knee Support: £15
Express’ Orthopaedic full leg knee support. VGC.
T: 01246 211829 (Walton)
NEO Ankle Support: £5
With figure of 8 straps, universal size. As new.
T: 01246 211829 (Walton)
Microwave Oven: £30
D38 x W52 x H31cm White.
T: 01246 568340 (Holymoorside)
Ladies Golf Clubs: £95 ono
Right handed golf clubs about 10 different clubs, plus bag with club cover in great condition. Cash only.
T: 07967591471 (Somersall)
Various: £Various
Adjustable Roller blades green and pink £5; Great adjustable roller boots 4 to 5 Green £5; Roller boots lightly used size 5 great condition £35; Healies animal print size 5 £35 ono; Various dog harness x5 £4; Wooden rocking chair £8; Play kitchen wooden £4. Cash only.
T: 07967591471 (Somersall)
Dining Table & Chairs: £900
Modern Light Oak solid wood Dining Table 140cm x 82cm extends to 204cm. Matching chairs. Excellent condition. 18 month old. Cost £1200 accept £900. T: 07870 139902 (Brampton)
BSM Theory Questions: £5
Pass your driving theory test; Pass your driving test; DSA The official driving test; The official guide to driving, the essential skills. £5 for all. T: 0788 386 8990 (Brampton)
Dishwasher: £60
2 years old as new.
T: 07870 139902 (Brampton)
Pitman Books: £5
2 x Pitman Training - Word Work Books. T: 0788 386 8990 (Brampton)
Delia Smith Christmas Book: £5
T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
Everlast Punch Bag: £25
4ft bag with boxing gloves and wall bracket, in excl cond.
T: 07926 718132 (Brampton)
Cutlery: £200 ono
Silver plated canteen of cutlery - 8 places high quality. Dishwasher safe. Smith Seymour Sheffield A1 silver plated cutlery. New Elizabethan design reg gb900169.
T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
Golf Clubs: £40 ono
Pinseekers clubs, ideal for beginner. 2/5/6/7 irons, 3/4/5 woods all with covers, putter, in good quality Dunlop bag. T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
With manual. Turn frozen fruit (eg banana, berries etc) into ice-cream.
T: 07889 684400 (Walton)
Aluminium Bike Ramp: £58
Folds for storage. Use to load motorbikes, scooters, quad bikes, or garden machinery into motorhomes etc. 6’ ramp, 33” height, max load 750lbs. Was £78. Used once.
Stressless chair and foot stool. Good cond £120. Or near offers on all.
T:0780 2180601 (Walton)
Digital Phone: £10
Paragon 650 digital phone with answering machine as new.
T: 0750 8733087 (Somersall)
Ladies Shoes: £10 ono Wider Fit Ladies. Also sheepskin biege shoes. Both size 7.
T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)
Garden Tips
Summer Tips...
For a sustainable garden
Words: Transition Chesterfield & Inspire Community Garden
Image: lilartsy @unsplash.com
If you’re growing tomatoes or potatoes there’s a real chance of blight – a fungal plant disease which thrives in wet weather. Its symptoms are brown freckles or patches with yellow borders on the leaves, which spread and cause them to rot. If you suspect any plants are infected, immediately destroy the foliage and bury it or put in the green bin – don’t compost it. You’ll have to sacrifice any affected tomatoes, but if you’ve detected it soon enough potato tubers will still be edible.
Keep sowing quick-maturing salad crops – rocket, radishes, mixed leaves and some lettuces are all candidates – they’ll go on growing until the first frosts. It’s a great way of saving money on supermarket salad bags and reducing plastics. Several lettuce varieties including Winter Density, Great Lakes and Lambs lettuce (corn salad) will last through the winter.
Prune hedges; all the nesting birds should have fledged, and pruning now will give time for some new growth to thicken the hedge up while it’s still warm.
If you’ve got empty patches of soil, consider sowing a green manure; this will cover the ground and is then dug in to improve its fertility. Healthy soil = healthy garden.
Pick soft fruits. Avoid letting fruit rot on the plant, which will encourage disease. Cut out old raspberry canes once you’ve picked all the fruit.
There’s quite a range of vegetables that can be sown now and left to over-winter in the ground, too many to list here. Have a look in a book or online – try a few different sites to see what they recommend.
If your lawn has a tendency to collect water on the surface, it’s probably compacted. To fix this, go over it with a fork, pushing it in to a depth of at least six inches, every nine inches or so. Then wiggle it gently back and forth, pull it out and brush or pour sand into the holes (builders sharp sand is fine – the horticultural stuff isn’t necessary for this).
Whilst it’s tempting to deadhead flowers which have gone over, leave some for the birds to feast on e.g. sunflowers, lavender and rose hips.
That dry sunny day is probably the best chance you’ll get to paint the fence/shed/greenhouse. There is a kind of love called ‘maintenance’!
If you have a surfeit of fruit you’d like to donate or need help picking you could contact our Abundance volunteers – for details see or our website or Facebook page. www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk
Fancy £20 just for filling in our crossword?
For your chance to win, send in your completed crossword to reach us by 13 Sept 2024 to S40 Local, Studio 2, West Studios, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL or take a photo/scan it to paul@ s40local.co.uk
Across
1. Ray's direction is not compulsory (13)
8. Empty a French boy in France (6)
9. Growth of a brute (5)
11. Celine the singer or Dublin the footballer (4)
12. You may catch it at the seaside (7)
14. Fundamental degree thus achieved (5)
16. In the street it could be plane (4)
18. Turkish town, once capital of the Ottoman Empire (5)
20. London lane, home of the National Opera House (5)
22. Great headland adjacent to Llandudno (4)
25. The ploy Alan uses to be faithful (5)
27. Character in both Merchant of Venice and The Tempest (7)
29. By the River Avon, near Avonmouth, is one such tablet (4)
30. Medieval pear-shaped instrument played with a bow (5)
32. Miss Faltskog in ABBA (7)
33. One of thouse depicted in the 1642 Rembrandt painting in Amsterdamn's Rijksmuseum (13)
Down
1. Members of an ancient Order of Priests (6)
2. Home of the cathedral with the tallest spire in England (9)
3. Larva of a parasitic worm (5)
4. Gentle offer (6)
5. Cot robe needed in this month (7)
6. White robe worn by a priest (3)
7. Deceased King's jester in Hamlet (6)
10. She is not a complete lunatic (3)
13. Celebrity in the sky (4)
15. Swedish female golfing great challenges Mrs. Seaton (9)
17. Garden of paradise (4)
19. To entice is to a great extent within the law (7)
21. A former two shillings piece (6)
23. Peninsula upon which Singapore is sited (6)
24. Aim Don in right direction for territory (6)
26. Copy of a gorilla (3)
28. Action loses a new refreshment (5)
31. Insect used for eavesdropping (3)
Congratulations to Derek from Gladstone Road who picks up the prize for the last editions crossword.
Info will only be used for contacting the winner, and will not be passed on, etc.
C.G. Roberts Decorators
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW
CHRIS CONNOR
Sheffield City Hall
Saturday 21 September
Endorsed by The Telegraph - 'The best Elvis tribute show in the World'. Voted by the first ever worldwide Elvis Presley fan poll as - The greatest Elvis Tribute in the World! - Awarded in Memphis.
Joe Esposito (Elvis best Friend & tour manager) quotes in Memphis Tennessee: “Wow that boy is good, he looks just like Elvis with the same energy on stage”.
Martin Fontaine (actor in the Elvis story) quotes publicly: “Chris Connor is to me the closest thing to the King I’ve ever heard and ever seen in my life. I’m in shock, it’s simply amazing….”.
Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor with his 12-piece live band 'The Steels' and backing vocals by 'The Sweet Harmonies'.
This show respectively and authentically recreates ELVIS at his very best recreating two concertsselling out in all theatres!
You will simply feel that you have been transported back into time.
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 ELVIS to paul@s40local.co.uk
• Text ELVIS to 07764 801080
• Complete the form below, and send to:
• ELVIS Giveaway
S40 Local, West Studios Studio 2, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL.
Please get your details or forms to arrive with us by close of play Friday 6 September.
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 website below from £35.95.
www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
For more information please see: www.worldfamouselvisshow.com
