S41 Local - 35 November 2022

The community magazine for Ashgate, Brushfield, Brockwell, Cutthorpe, Highfield, Linacre, Loundsley Green, Picadilly and Upper Newbold

Cover Image: Andy Childs

Hello and welcome to the November edition of S41 local Magazine.

We have been blessed with a very mild autumn so far and at the time of writing this (10th of October) we are yet to have the heating on! I feel like I am winning here.

As we head towards the festive period it is time to start planning our Christmas budget and where to spend it!

Luckily, I have created a Christmas Gift Guide and part one is published in this edition. It is imperative we do our best to spend our Christmas Budget in our local economy. We love our local independents and historic town centre, and together will ensure it is there for future generations to enjoy.

On pages 26 and 27 you will find an amazing competition launched by Unhampered Chesterfield and sponsored by St Modwen Homes. The competition is fun for all the family and there are some great prizes on offer as well. I would love it if an S41 reader won the big one!

The Chatsworth Country Fairs' early morning balloon flight is a remarkable sight. For those of us who could not make it, the talented Andy Childs has kindly shared some images with us, one of which is on the front cover. Paul (S40 Magazine) took a trip out to the Gateway @Peak Development on its Zero Carbon bus. We have a full update on the progress of the project in this edition. It’s all very exciting.

There is lots going this Halloween so be sure check our What’s on pages. I would love to do the ghost walk, but I am afraid Bekah is a big scaredy! Whatever you are doing this autumn I hope you enjoy it.

Peace, love, and positivity

Simon, Bekah, and the kids

E: simon@s41local.com

T: 07716 014002

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Shop with an independent business this Christmas and help support the local economy.

If every Chesterfield resident spent a fiver with an independent business this Christmas it would pump £20m back into our local economy... imagine if that was £20 each!

What better way to start than by browsing through Part 1 of our Christmas Gift Guide that brings just a few ideas from the businesses that are advertising in this edition.

Look out for Part 2 in our December edition and please do all you can to shop local.

Happy shopping.

Words: Simon Paterson Images: Independent Businesses

H&F Furniture

A range of products from small

Create a

atmosphere around the home with the Plank Tea Light holder. A solid plank with handmade metal cups to place your tealights in £19.

Odyssey Greek Restaurant

Enjoy some downtime in a little corner of Greece in the heart of Chesterfield. Vouchers are great as not only can the recipient have a fab treat, they'll need to take someone along!

Stephs Sustainable Stuff

Soaps, brushes, pasta, grains, refills, beeswax wraps, teas, chocolate, washing liquids, paper tape ... the list is long and it's all ethically sourced and sustainable. Reduce your impact this Christmas.

Ginspired

For the gin lover ... Spiced Orange & Cranberry Globe, 23 kt edible gold leaf, light up bottle £23.95. Winter Berry Flavours Baubles, 23kt edible gold leaf, light up baubles, £6.95 each or pack of 6 for £29.95.

She Fashions

Another one of Chesterfield's gems you'll find quality, clothing, accessories from jeans to formal there is bound to be something for that lady in need of the perfect gift with help from the friendly staff.

AMQ Nails & Beauty

We all have nails so why not make them look great by paying Aimee a visit? You could treat yourself to this one. T: 07944 747810

Immortalise your best friend with a pet portrait by Keith this Christmas. T: 07891485797

Dave Draws

The second edition of S41 featured a doddle map cover by the Newbold Artist Dave Draws. These prints are available in A4 and A3 sizes. T: 07716 014002

Keith Arrowsmith

DRIFTING Chatsworth Country Fair's early morning balloon flight

Words: Paul Chapman Images: Andy Childs

This month's cover image comes from local photographer Andy Childs from Holymoorside. You might remember Andy? He helped out with the cover image for our Christmas edition back in December 2017 when we took our Christmas tree made of pallets and lit by Paperstarlights to Longshaw for a day out! Andy now works locally with an agency but sent in these superb shots of the balloons taking off from Chatsworth's grounds during the Country Fair in September. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did and thanks to Andy for sending them in. You can find more of Andy's work at his website below. www.andychilds.co.uk

iDeal carpets was established by myself, Kevin Howarth, over 11 years ago at our original premises at 131 Chatsworth Road. Today, due to our keen prices and ongoing success, we have extended to a new much larger showroom on Walton Fields Road. We now stock a range of carpets, laminates, vinyl, Karndean, roll stock, roll ends and artificial grasses, many from UK manufacturers. Our roll stock enables us to provide quality carpets at low, low prices, for instance £14m2 from our rolls against £24m2 for the same carpet from our sample boards! That’s iDeal! We also have vinyls from £10.99m2 and deep Saxony quality carpets on rolls starting from just £6.99m2 Call in today, we can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Need help with care?

We chat with Sally from Feel Good Dog Training

Words: Paul Chapman Images: Sally Bawden

The fear of dogs is real and many children and adults are scared of dogs.

Local dog trainer Sally Bawden, who specialises in working with families and schools to help children and dogs to live happily together, has overcome her own fear of dogs and is now helping others to do the same.

“It’s crazy that I now work with dogs! I remember vividly how stressful visiting a friend with a dog could be. I can still remember the feeling of fear with a lively Labrador running around freely when I was at a friend’s party. Luckily my fear subsided as I grew older, but this is not always the case.”

Sally has turned her fear of dogs into her passion and a career when she qualified as a Dog Trainer and set up her business Feel Good Dog Training in Holymoorside.

However, Sally wanted to specifically help families with children, so she joined Kids Around Dogs (KAD). “When I found out about the international organisation Kids Around Dogs, I knew this was the area of dog training I wanted to specialise in” Sally says, “I love working with families with the practical aspects they should be thinking about and the management tools to put in place with babies, young children and teenagers.” Skills such as how to play safely with dogs and how to read the subtle signs a dog can give when they need some space, such as turning their head away or yawning when not tired.

Sally explains that she has also seen firsthand the trauma caused when a family friend was bitten when visiting a friend’s house for a sleepover and saw the distressing fallout for all involved. The scars the girl was left with will always be there, physically and mentally.

One of the certifications Sally obtained by joining KAD was learning the successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in children. The fun 10-week program helps kids to understand dogs and see them as individuals with emotions; likes, dislikes, opinions and ideas, rather than a scary animal who will bite or jump up at them. What helps a lot by using the KAD protocol is the confidence the child will gain around dogs because of their new education on canine body language. Giving the child the knowledge and skills to know what to do if a dog should approach and changing their negative thoughts into positive ones. The protocol is child-led with emphasis on parents or carers being present and involved too so that the whole family learns new things about dogs. It uses positive reinforcement and rewards for completing tasks each week.

Sally has recently worked with a five year old girl whose mother saw the difference in her daughter from the start to the end of the protocol. 'My daughter was so scared of dogs it was becoming dangerous and stressful where she was hypervigilant. She would notice a dog in the distance, get sweaty palms and she would even run into the road. It was getting so stressful to even walk to school or the local park. After the protocol with Sally my daughter is now able to show interest in dogs, wave at dogs and even stroke dogs. It was pitched to my daughter’s age and Sally was very friendly.' Another parent commented that, 'It is nice not to have to worry, try to second guess what he will do when a dog is around and it has made life so much easier.' Sally confirms, “This is what makes this work so rewarding and positive for me.”

For more information or an informal chat please contact Sally or visit her website and the Kids Around Dogs website.

07828 123051

www.feelgooddogtraining.co.uk www.kidsarounddogs.co.uk

Look out for dog and children related tips coming up from Sally in future issues of S40 Local.

CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SUPPORT APPEAL 2022

CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SUPPORT APPEAL 2022

THIS YEAR ROSEWOOD ARE VERY EXCITED TO BE WORKING WITH TWO ORGANISATIONS TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS, WE WILL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF BOTH CHESTER’S TOY APPEAL AND ACTION FOR CHILDREN.

This year Rosewood are very excited to be working with two organisations to help families in need this Christmas, we will be collecting donations on behalf of both Chester’s Toy Appeal and Action for Children.

Chester’s toy appeal helps to provide new, unwrapped gifts for children who may otherwise go without at Christmas.

Chester’s toy appeal helps to provide new, unwrapped gifts for children who may otherwise go without at Christmas. Rosewood will be supporting Chester’s Toy

Rosewood will be supporting Chester’s Toy Appeal this year by providing toys and gift vouchers specifically for those aged 13-18.

Appeal this year by providing toys and gift vouchers specifically for those aged 13-18.

Last year, Rosewood supported Action for Children by donating food hampers to support families and young children.

Last year, Rosewood supported Action for Children by donating food hampers to support families and young children. This year we will be donating Aldi’s ‘orange’ food gift vouchers or similar to ensure families can choose grocery supplies that will support their needs for the Christmas period.

This year we will be donating Aldi’s ‘orange’ food gift vouchers or similar to ensure families can choose grocery supplies that will support their needs for the Christmas period.

INTRODUCING EMILY NEWEST MEMBER OF THE ROSEWOOD TEAM

INTRODUCING EMILY NEWEST MEMBER OF THE ROSEWOOD TEAM

e are delighted to have Emily join the Rosewood Wealth team as a Financial Services Administrator. Emily brings her dynamic and bubbly personality along with an exciting, fresh perspective on social media and community support campaigns.

WWE are delighted to have Emily join the Rosewood Wealth team as a Financial Services Administrator. Emily brings her dynamic and bubbly personality along with an exciting, fresh perspective on social media and community support campaigns.

Emily’s commitment to building rapport, making sure each client feels comfortable and understood aligns with, and complements, the Rosewood value of having the client at the heart of everything we do.

Emily’s commitment to building rapport, making sure each client feels comfortable and understood aligns with, and complements, the Rosewood value of having the client at the heart of everything we do.

Outside of work Emily enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and walking in the Derbyshire countryside with her two dogs Milo and Dora. She is a proud vegan who is passionate about the environment and enjoys looking for new ways to live life more sustainably.

Outside of work Emily enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and walking in the Derbyshire countryside with her two dogs Milo and Dora. She is a proud vegan who is passionate about the environment and enjoys looking for new ways to live life more sustainably.

Rosewood Wealth Management Ltd

388 Brimington Road, Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0TF

Rosewood Wealth Management Ltd

388 Brimington Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0TF

TEL 01246 932 300

TEL 01246 932300

EMAIL info@rosewoodwealth.co.uk

info@rosewoodwealth.co.uk

COMPETITION

Christmas is approaching and Unhampered have put together a Christmas Competition where you can win a star prize of £150 or one of two runners up prizes of £50 to be spent with any independent business listed on Unhampered-Chesterfield.co.uk. The prize fund has been kindly sponsored by St. Modwen Homes, who are presently developing the site at Egstow Park in Clay Cross (see advert).

The competition is open to all and is easy to enter, all you'll need is a trip in to town and a bit of time for a wander round.

From the 1st November we're displaying eight stars in businesses across town, each star contains a letter, which when you have collected all eight, makes a Christmas themed word.

The stars include the Unhampered and St. Modwen logos just to ensure you'll know when you've found one!

Opposite is a map showing the location of each business where you'll find a star, please note that some will need you to visit when they are open, also we've not named the business so you'll have to take a browse.

Once you've found all the letters unscramble them to make a festive word and send it in to us here at Unhampered to be dropped in the hat.

To be in with a chance of picking up either prize:

• Email your answer to ayup@unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk

Unhampered

Matt Pritchard (07969 740357) Paul Chapman (07764 801080)

STAR PRIZE £150

• Or text your answer to 07764 801080

• Or complete the form below, and send to: Christmas Competition Unhampered West Studios Studio 2, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL.

Please ensure you get your entry to us by close of play Friday 9 December after which the three winners will be drawn at random.

A huge thanks to the team at St. Modwen Homes for sponsoring the prizes of £150 and two £50 Unhampered vouchers which can only be spent with any of the independent businesses listed on the Unhampered-Chesterfield.co.uk website. The site contains over 220 of Chesterfield's independent businesses supplying everything from Buttons to Bikes, from Gin to Giraffes (wooden ones that is!) and from Prints to Pizzas!

Whilst you’re out and about, don’t forget to pop into the shops and businesses and do a bit of shopping.

We’d love to see photos of you out and about enjoying your day, perhaps pausing for a hot chocolate, stopping off for lunch at Pizza Pi or Odyssey – or buying your Christmas presents! And don't forget to tag #unhamperedchristmas.

Enjoy your day in town, and thank you for supporting our independent businesses.

#unhamperedchristmas

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Gateway @Peak

Zero Carbon Car Free Access to the Peak District for Tourists.

Words: Paul Chapman

Birchall Properties

On a sunny morning in midSeptember I clipped into my pedals and enjoyed a peaceful cycle across town, using dedicated cycle infrastructure from Queen Mary’s Road right out to the meeting point at the A61 interchange roundabout to the proposed Gateway @Peak.

I was here to take part in ‘Journey to Net Zero’ an initiative trialing two buses, one Hydrogen powered and one EV, a joint initiative between Peak Gateway Properties, Toyota, Air Products, Caetano, City Taxis and Chesterfield Borough Council, so it only seemed right that I cycle there! We were met at the A61 interchange roundabout, the consented access to the development. Much fun was had reversing out from a narrow trail after taking a wrong turn, but it got us all smiling and was a great ice breaker… easy for me though as I was the only one able to turn around!

The route through the estate site is really impressive, it opens out into a wide natural bowl, surrounded by greenery in every direction and very quiet, I’d never realised how the site was positioned over the hill to the east of the A61 so any traffic noise is lost entirely. I locked my bike up and walked the last few hundred metres to the building that was once the club house of Birchall Golf Course.

The site is owned by Birchall Properties and over the past years they have had to adapt and change as the business environment has struggled to work its way through BREXIT, COVID and the present cost of living crisis. A ‘challenge’ is an understatement.

Today things are looking good, exciting times ahead with new partners, Milligan, on board. Milligan are mixed use developers, specialists in developing iconic destinations and have for over 20 years, been using their skills to curate the right mix of uses for new destinations. Long term, this approach will serve the community and visitors in a sustainable way and this trial marks an important milestone for Gateway and the Peak District National Park.

Over the past 10 years areas of the reclaimed opencast Estate have been part of a nature recovery programme and, as a result, over 20 birds of interest migrate or reside here today. Other areas of the estate have been maintained to welcome the approved development with Biodiversity Net Gain at its heart. The Estate has outline planning permission for 2,000 hotel rooms, 250 lodges, and a range of leisure, education, and entertainment facilities many based around

outdoor activity. A number of reserved matters approvals have now been granted on the outline consent.

With the Gateway @Peak being so well connected to national road, rail and bus infrastructure it is intended to operate the PEAK Express as a car free way for tourists to experience the national park and surrounding areas.

Gateway @Peak will provide accommodation, parking (2800 spaces) and services for onward travel into the Peak District for walkers and cyclists using the PEAK Express tourist service. This will help mitigate the environmental impact of these journeys and help reduce traffic congestion.

Melanie Taylor, Director of Leasing and Commerce at Milligan, said; “Our vision is to create a sustainable hub for like-minded businesses and a basecamp for the exploration of the Peak District. This will be a world-class example of a sustainable tourism project.

“A gateway could provide information for visitors to book single or multi-day itineraries, explore the area using more sustainable, less polluting modes of transport and buy or hire outdoor activity equipment to try out new activities. The information available about the wider Park’s attractions will help spread the economic benefit of visitors beyond the area’s traditional ‘honeypots’.”

Back to the buses. Hydrogen is a zero emissions fuel and I learnt that Air Products use green energy in its production to create a clean fuel. Once we have locally produced hydrogen it will be a game changer.

I took a trip out to Hassop Station on both the EV and Hydrogen powered vehicles and couldn’t tell the difference, again I was surprised by how quickly we reached our destination using a carefully chosen route over to The Robin Hood and down through Baslow to Hassop.

With regards to timescales, facilitation works and ground investigations are underway and The Gateway @PEAK is presently scheduled to open for Autumn 2025 bringing with it up to 1,000 job opportunities and a total change in the way visitors can access the Peak District.

I can see this working. We take trips to the Peak District regularly and the ability to create rides, walks and days out around the routes taken from Gateway @Peak is an interesting one. I look forward to buying my first ticket.

For more info please see: milliganltd.com/works/the-gateway-at-peakpeak-district-national-park/

Laterlivingnow!

Sue Wilmot Rowe joins the local team.

Laterlivingnow! – the only independent Equity Release specialist company based in Chesterfield and Derbyshire, have appointed Sue Wilmot Rowe as their 4th ‘Laterliving Planner’, at a time when they are experiencing unseasonably high demand for advice from homeowners over 55.

On joining Laterlivingnow! Sue said; “I believe with a passion, that those who have worked hard for much of their lives, raising families and paying vast sums in tax, deserve much better than a meagre retirement. Later life is to be enjoyed, not worried over, so I feel very privileged to be able to help our clients live better and more comfortable lives by releasing part of the value tied-up in their homes.”

retirement in particular finding that their pension income (much of which can often be fixed) no longer covers the necessities, let alone the niceties.

Laterlivingnow! - Chesterfield and Derbyshire’s leading Equity Release specialist is expecting an even busier time ahead, as the UK Energy Price Cap rises 80% in October, with the prospect of energy bills hitting £3,549 or higher for millions of households.

The increasingly popular drawdown style of Lifetime Mortgage, established by taking a modest £10,000 minimum sum initially, can allow homeowners over 55 to take much smaller regular sums, from as little as £500 a time in some cases. This way of taking some of the value locked-up in property, may be particularly well-suited for anyone needing a bit more ‘income’ to meet the bills and live free from worry.

Laterlivingnow! is well placed to support many more clients through this turbulent, uncertain time, whilst pointing out that Equity Release may not be suited to everyone. In offering homeowners over 55 a free initial consultation, the company’s advisers can help people to understand their options, and together explore possible alternatives, such as means-tested benefits, before making recommendations.

Simon Chalk commented;

“The Equity Release market has grown enormously since the pandemic, with many inexperienced advisers suddenly claiming to be ‘specialists.’ People regularly tell us that they feel confused by guidance on the internet, hate being sold something that might be wrong for them, and sometimes just don’t know where to turn for experienced, independent advice.

The Equity Release market can usually rely on the summer months being a fairly steady, relatively quiet time. Not so this year, with enquiries at Laterlivingnow! up 22% over the corresponding period in 2021. The soaring cost of living is having a real impact on many people, with those in

We can usually work out in under an hour, whether releasing equity is worth considering, or whether it’s simply not right for someone – all within a free initial consultation by home visit, phone, or videocall such as Zoom, Teams, or WhatsApp. Our small team of four advisers are highly skilled, well qualified and have years of experience as advisors on Equity Release, so are well placed to help homeowners explore their options."

Twisted Spire Yoga

CLASSES

Holymoorside Village Hall Holymoor Rd, S42 7DX Monday Evening 6pm to 7:30pm

Fun & Friendly Hatha Yoga Classes in Chesterfield with Fully Qualified, Experienced & Insured Teacher.

Friend’s Meeting House

Ashgate Road, S40 4AG

Tuesday Evening 5:30pm to 7 pm Thursday Morning 10am to 11:30am Thursday Evening 6pm to 7:30pm

Email: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com www.facebook.com/TwistedSpireYoga

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

OCTOBER

Mon 17: 100 years of Chesterfield Music

A talk by David McPhie. An illustrated overview of every genre of music to be represented in the town over the years. St Thomas Centre 7:30pm Members free. Visitors £3. Refreshments.

Tue 18: Improv on Elm Street - A Halloween Spooktachularaaaaagh! 7 to 9pm @Gekkota Arts, Studio Theatre, West Studios, Sheffield Road S41 7LL. Tickets £6 and £4. Check out www. weststudios.co.uk for ticket info and purchases.

Thu 20: Make A Draught Excluder Workshop/ demonstration on how to make your own draught excluders from unwanted fabric. No sewing experience necessary. 1 to 4pm @The Pavements, Chesterfield. Transitionchesterfield.org.uk

Fri 21: Transition Exhibition Unit on Pavements

1 to 4pm. Come and talk to us about what membership of Transition Chesterfield means to you. Drop in any time. Also Sat 10am to 1pm. Transitionchesterfield.org.uk

Fri 21: HMS Pinafore & Trial by Jury

Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society perform @7:30pm at Rose Hill Theatre, Chesterfield. Tickets £15 from chesterfieldgs.co.uk

Fri 21: Lunarca

Local band Lunarca play at Sidney & Matlida in Sheffield. See FB: lunarcaband

Sat 22: Sheafs

The Leadmill, Sheffield. Tickets www. leadmill.co.uk

Sat 22: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripAttenborough NWT Reserve

10am meet. Call 01246 201663 for details.

Sat 22: Free Lunchtime Concert

Chesterfield Unitarian Chapel, Elder Way 11:45am to 12:30pm. Piano duets with David Mayo-Braiden & Andrew Marples. Doors open 11:15am.

Sat 22: HMS Pinafore & Trial by Jury

Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society perform @2:30pm & 7:30pm at Rose Hill Theatre, Chesterfield. Tickets £15 from chesterfieldgs.co.uk

Sun 23: Mencap Superhero 2.5K & 5k

Join the fun and wear your best superhero costume. Walks and activities. 11am to 3pm at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield S40 2ND. Registration £10. Mencap.org.uk/ chesterfield

Mon 24: Mrs Cackle and the Pumpkin who needed a Face

Pomegranate Youth Theatre storytelling. Tony Town, 5 Tallys End, Barlborough, Chesterfield S43 4WP. Watch FB & IG for ticket info. Also on Tue 25, Thu 27 & Fri 28 Oct.

Wed 26: October Drift

The Leadmill, Sheffield. Tickets www.leadmill.co.uk

Thu 27: 1940s Market

Fans of all things vintage will welcome the 1940s Market . The event is a highlight in the national calendar for fans of this era and is held on a Thursday to tie in with Chesterfield’s much-loved Flea Market.

Thu 27: Chesterfield Art Club Exhibition

10am to 4pm @Grace Chapel, 89 New Square, Market Place, S40 1PH. In conjunction with Chesterfield 1940s Market & Street Entertainment. T: 01246 237291

Fri 28 & Sat 29: CAMRA’s Halloween

Walkabout

Look for details in participating pubs. See advert on following page.

Sat 29: Free Lunchtime Concert

Free lunchtime concert at Chesterfield library (Theatre) 11:45am to 12:30pm. Jazz session with the Wendy Kirkland Quartet. Doors open at 11.15am.

Sat 29: Monkey Park Halloween Trail

A children’s Halloween trail, £1.50 donation per child. See Monkey Park Event Bright link and social media channels for details on how to register. monkeypark.org.uk/ whats-on

Sat 29: Lunarca

Local band Lunarca play at the Blue Note in Derby supporting The Public Eye.

See FB: lunarcaband

Sun 30: Artisan Market

New Square Chesterfield 10am start. See themarketco.co.uk for details.

Mon 31: Kiefer Sutherland

The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk

NOVEMBER

Tue 1 to Fri 9 Dec: Unhampered Christmas Competition

See page 26 for details of how you can win £150 or one of two £50 prizes to be spent with a local independent business. See www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk

Tue 1: Mellors & Kirk Valuation Day

St Thomas’ Church Centre. 10am to midday.

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Dave West BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E, BWY Yoga Teaching Diploma.

Wed 2: Macgreens Coffee Morning

Loundsley Green Church from 10am to 1pm. Enjoyment, food, chat, games & fun for all the family.

Wed 2: Holymoorside Film - Phantom of The Open

British golf competition comedy. 2:30pm @Holymoorside Village Hall. E: info@ holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: 01246 567118.

Sat 5: Annie Mac

The Leadmill, Sheffield. Tickets www. leadmill.co.uk

Sat 5: Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir ‘I have A Song To Sing’

Director Steven Roberts, choral arrangements Gilbert and Sullivan with John Rutter’s Feel the Spirit, Sospiri Wind Quintet & Sophie Clarke. 3pm@ St. John’s Church, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Tickets £12, Seniors £10 and concs £5, kids free. Chesterfield TIC & on the door.

Sun 6: Vegan Market

10am to 4pm in Chesterfield Market Place, New Square.

Sun 6: Memorial Service 4pm @St Peter’s Church Holymoorside.

Sun 6: Memorial Service 6pm @St John’s Church Walton.

Mon 7: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture - My Word on Springwatch

Speaker Jack Badaams. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Road, S40 3AW. Admission is open to all, members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Thu 8 to Sat 10 Nov: Nativity Festival

Central Methodist Church, Saltergate.

Tue 8: FILM Top Gun – Maverick Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Tickets chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Wed 9: Chesterfield RSPB Walk - Carr Vale DWT Reserve

10am meet. T: 01246 201663 for details.

Thu 10: Chesterfield 50+ Inspired GroupOpen Forum

Chesterfield Town Hall in the Council Chamber 10:15am to 12:15pm. Speaker: Carmel Page telling ‘The Story of the Nativity’. Free light refreshments.

Sun 13: A Service of RemembranceA 10:45am @The Gospel Mission, Old Rd. Brampton. We shall join the two-minute silence at 11am with the rest of the United Kingdom. All are most welcome. For info e: gospelmissionuk@aol.com

Sun 13: Chesterfield Record Fair 9am to 3pm in the Market Place, Chesterfield. See facebook @aarecordfairs

Sun 13: Remembrance Evensong Service

Karl Jenkin's 'Armed Man Choral Suite' at All Saints Church, Smedley Street, Matlock 6:30pm (free). Baslow Choir, Holymoorside Choral Society & MusicWork Vocal Ensemble conducted by Andrew Marples

Mon 14: NEDIAS Lecture “The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - a remarkable story”

A talk by Eric Boulton. 7:30pm @ St Thomas Centre. Call Cliff on 01246 234212. All welcome, non-members £3.

Thu 17 to Mon 27: Festival of Christmas Trees

The Parish Church of St Mary’s and All Saints. chesterfield.co.uk/christmas

Thu 17: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! Screening at The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Tickets chesterfieldtheatres. co.uk

Sat 19: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripBlacktoft Sands RSPB Reserve 10am meet. Call 01246 201663 for details.

Sat 19: Christmas @West Studios Meet the tenants in their studios, take part in tester sessions and mini workshops. See weststudios.co.uk

Sat 19: Christmas Market 11am to 2pm @St John’s Church Walton.

Sat 19: Autumn Concert - Minerva Chorus & Dronfield Handbell Ringers 7:30pm @ Storrs Road Methodist Church, S40 3PY Tickets £8 inc. refreshments 01246 232169.

Sat 19: Mozart’s Requiem Chesterfield Co-operative Choral Society perform Robert Levin's completion of Mozart's last great masterpiece. Plus Haydn's Te Deum and Mozart's Exultate Jubilate. 7:30pm @St Thomas’ Church, Brampton. Tickets £15, £12 & £8 from www.chesterfieldchoir.com.

Sun 20 Onwards: Santa’s Grotto Steeplegate, Vicar Lane. Tickets £8.50 per child, includes a gift, official ‘Nice List’ certificate and reindeer food. See chesterfield.co.uk/christmas

Sun 20: Jerry Sadowitz

The Leadmill, Sheffield. Tickets www. leadmill.co.uk

Sun 20: Christmas Lights Switch On

Traditional Christmas Lights Switch on in the town centre.

Mon 21: French Prisoners of War

A talk by Marjorie Dunn. French prisoners of war were paroled in Chesterfield between 1803 and 1814. St Thomas Centre 7:30pm Members free. Visitors £3. Refreshments.

Wed 23: A Christmas Carol the Musical Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Tickets chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Thu 25: Blancmange

The Leadmill, Sheffield. Tickets www. leadmill.co.uk

Sat 26: Free Lunchtime Concert

Chesterfield Unitarian Chapel, Elder Way 11:45am to 12:30pm. Choral Music with the Wyns Tor Singers (chamber choir). Doors open 11:15am.

Sat 26: Santa Trip Boats

Chesterfield Canal Trust will be running the annual trip boats. John Varley ll will be running from Tapton Lock on 26 & 27 Nov, 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, and 22 & 23 Dec. Trips from 10am to 3pm. To book visit chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Sat 26: Lunchtime Sing at Matlock Farm Park

Midday at Matlock Farm Park with Honey Belles Ladies Choir.

Sun 27: Artisan Market

New Square Chesterfield 10am start. See themarketco.co.uk for details.

Sun 27: Holymoorside Film – The Duke

Taxi driver steals famous painting. 2:30pm @Holymoorside Village Hall. E: info@ holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: 01246 567118.

Sun 27: Advent Sunday Service

9am & 10:45am @St John’s Church Walton.

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Sun 27: Christingle Service

The Gospel Mission, Old Rd. Brampton. Make Christingles for Advent and Christmas. All ages can join, and the fun begins at 3:30pm. For info e: gospelmissionuk@ aol.com

Sat 27: Monkey Park Pop-up South Asian Restaurant

7pm doors open, book by either contacting FB @MonkeyParkCIC or call in to the cafe. £15 per ticket to include a two-course meal. monkeypark.org.uk/whats-on

DECEMBER

Fri 2: Christmas Market @Brookfield Community School

Admission £2. Independent local gift stalls, Christmas carols, raffle, festive refreshments and much more.

Fri 2: Monkey Park Psychic Evening Includes pie and mash supper, £22 per ticket. Book by FB @MonkeyParkCIC or call in to the cafe. monkeypark.org.uk/whats-on

Sun 4: Vegan Market 10am to 4pm in Chesterfield Market Place, New Square.

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

Mon 5: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture – The Ascent of Birds Speaker Prof John Reilly. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Road, S40

3AW. Admission is open to all, members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Wed 7: Chesterfield RSPB WalkCarsington

10am meet. Call 01246 201663 for details.

Thu 8 to Tue 3 Jan: Sleeping Beauty

Chesterfield's Panto at the Windiong Wheel Theatre. Tickets from £18. Chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Thu 8 & Fri 9 Dec: Shine A Light @Barrow Hill Roundhouse

Tickets: £9, Children £6, under 14’s free. See www.barrowhill.org

Thu 8 to Sat 24: The Festive spirt at Revolution House

Decorated for a 17th Century Christmas with displays of greenery, a kissing bough, and colourful flower arrangements. 11am to 3pm. Revolution House, Whitington.

Thu 8 to Sat 10: Nativity Festival

Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. Open each day from 10am to 3pm. Free entry; all are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Thu 8: Carol Concert at Revolution House

6.30pm with Holymoorside Brass Band in the garden at Revolution House, Whittington.

Thu 8: Tree for Old Road

Once again there will be a Christmas Tree to light up Old Rd. at BeeHive Gas Supplies (formerly Serpent Motors). The Tree Lighting @7:15pm & Christmas Carols will be accompanied by the Ashover Brass Band. For info e: gospelmissionuk@aol.com

Sat 10: Monkey Park Carols & Mulled Wine Carols, and mulled wine in the park with Monkey Park. Free to attend although any donations to Monkey Park ark are gratefully received. Mulled wine and cider, and mince pies will be available to purchase in the cafe. monkeypark.org.uk/whats-on

Sat 10: Lunchtime Sing at Matlock Farm Park

Midday with Honey Belles Ladies Choir.

Sat 10: Christmas Concert 7pm at St Johns Church Walton. With the Honey Belles Ladies Choir. Tickets £10 from any choir member including mince pie and drinks. For details contact honeybelleschoir@gmail.com

Sun 11: Christmas Carol Service

10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

Sun 11: Chesterfield Record Fair 9am to 3pm in the Market Place, Chesterfield. See facebook @aarecordfairs

Sun 11: Lessons & Carols 4pm @St Peter’s Church Holymoorside.

Mon 14: NEDIAS Seasonal Meeting

Mince pies & a lighthearted look at “How come the Arkwrights became so rich?” By Cliff Lea. 7:30pm @St Thomas Centre. T: 01246 234212. All welcome, nonmembers £3.

Fri 16: The Everly Pregnant Brothers Xmas Show The Leadmill, Sheffield. www.leadmill.co.uk

Sat 17: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripPotteric Carr YWT Reserve 10am meet. T: 01246 201663 for details.

Sat 17: The Houghton Weavers Buxton Opera House. See opposite for how you can win a pair of tickets.

Sun 18: Nativity Service

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

Sun 18: Artisan Market

New Square Chesterfield 10am start. See themarketco.co.uk for details.

Sun 18: Service led by Children & Young People

10:30am @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Sun 18: A Pop-Up Nativity

Led by Rev Tracey Harris. 10:30am @ Storrs Road Methodist Church. All welcome.

Sun 18: Carols by Candlelight

6pm @St John’s Church Walton

Sun 18: Carol Service

6pm @ Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All welcome; wheelchair accessible.

Fri 23: Carols at Lunchtime

12:15 to 12:45pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All welcome; wheelchair accessible.

Christmas Eve: Christmas Communion

11:15pm @St John’s Church Walton.

Christmas Eve: Christmas Communion

11:30pm @ Central Methodist Church. All welcome; wheelchair accessible.

Christmas Eve: Crib Service

4pm @St John’s Church Walton.

Christmas Eve: Christingle Service

For children and families. All welcome. Central Methodist Church, Saltergate @4pm.

Christmas Eve: Midnight Mass

11:30pm @St Peter’s Church Holymoorside.

Christmas Day: All Age Celebration

For all ages. 10am @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All welcome; wheelchair accessible.

Christmas Day: Christmas Day Service

10am @St John’s Church Walton.

Christmas Day: Celebrate Christmas Morning

10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

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SATURDAY

17 DECEMBER

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 47 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation and they announce their annual forthcoming Autumn / Winter 2022 UK Tour. The North West’s leading comedy / folk group will visit towns and cities such as Colwyn Bay, Morecambe, Darwen, Preston, Lytham St Anne’s, Blackpool and Buxton.

To coincide with their UK Tour, they release their brandnew single, ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ on Friday 7 October, taken from their forthcoming album ‘New World in the Morning’ due out on Friday 14 October.

WEAVERS

BUXTON PAVILLION

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 WEAVERS to paul@s40local.co.uk

• Text WEAVERS to 07764 801080

• Complete the form below, and send to:

• WEAVERS 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 9 December.

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 £19.

bit.ly/S40WEAVERS

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MONDAY

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

MEN’S SNOOKER: Friendly group of men, over 60, meet weekly & are looking for others to join us. 9:30 to 11:30am at Newbold Working Men’s Club, Thirlmere Road, Newbold. Details from 01246 232169.

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

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

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

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

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

HOLYMOORSIDE BAND: Rehearsals in Holymoorside URC church on Mondays and Fridays from 8 to 9:30pm. Presently there are vacancies throughout the band and we have instruments available. Contact Andy Booker for more detail on 07875 283131 or email: andybooker31@icloud.com

TUESDAY

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: @Storrs Road Methodist Church Centre. 9am to midday, excludes 1st Tuesday. Starts 8 Nov onwards. A Warm Space with free refreshments, all are welcome.

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

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

HOLME HALL LET'S WALK TOGETHER! Friendly group walks lasting 30 to 60 mins at a gentle pace, followed by a chat and a drink if you wish. Fortnightly from 27 Sep. Meet 10:30am @Holme Hall Community Hub at 41 Mercaston Close S40 4UE. T: 01246 498080 or mail@holmehallunite. co.uk

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

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

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

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

TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. 9 to 11am every Tuesday. Everyone welcome. No charge. Come and join us for refreshment and friendship. Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.

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

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

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

CHESTERFIELD PHILATELIC SOCIETY: Stonegravels Parish Centre, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield. Meet Tuesday afternoons.See below for contact info. E: hallett965@btinternet.com T: 01246 229633.

WEDNESDAY

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

HUNLOKE GARDENS WALK WITH US GROUP: Come and enjoy this hidden gem on a 30 to 60 min walk at 10:30am. Refreshments available, buy fresh produce from the garden. Meet at the cabins at Hunloke Community Gardens, Church St South S40 2TF. For info 01246 345669 or tina. hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

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

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

HOLYMOORSIDE CRAFT GROUP: An informal and friendly group meeting every week in the Village Hall, Committee room 2 to 4pm. Restart for the session, on 7 September 2022. All welcome. Details from Cynthia on 01246 569103

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

DANCE GROUP: The Parish Centre Stonegravels 5 to 8pm & Sat 9am to 3pm. Call Laura to book 07714 223722.

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

MONKEY PARK: SPIREWRITES: First Wednesday of the month, Spirewrites poetry club in the cafe, 7:30pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

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

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

THURSDAY

ROBINSONS BOWLING CLUB: Enquiries welcome. Contact Marilyn Blackwell on 01246 270039 or marilyn@blackwell1.plus.com FB: @ Robinson Bowls Club.

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

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

CHESTERFIELD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD: 10am to midday @ Market Hall Meeting Rooms. Speakers, lunch club, quizzes, excursions. Friendly welcome to new members. T: 01246 207496

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

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

HOLMEBROOK VALLEY PARK WALK WITH US GROUP: 10:30am for a 45 to 60 min walk in Chesterfield's largest park that includes open water, woodlands and hay meadows. Meet by the cafe (top car park) Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadow Lane, S41 8XP. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

DOWN MEMORY LANE: A social singing activity for people living with dementia and their carers. 2 to 4pm on 2nd Thursday of the month at St. John’s church Walton in the main hall.

AFTERNOON WHIST: 2pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall run by Don Cooper. £2.50 per person. All welcome. T: 01246 568204

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

HOLYMOORSIDE BOWLING CLUB: Anyone wanting to try out bowling just come along on a between 10 and 12pm. Refreshments and all bowling equipment is provided. A friendly club, welcoming anyone, of any age, who simply wants to have a go. T: 07794 078552.

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

QUEENS PARK BUGGY WALK: Ideal for parents/ carers of little ones. Meet 10:30am at Queens Park Sports Centre outside reception for 45-60 minute walk. Return to the centre cafe for drinks & chat. For details call CBC Community Lifestyles Officer on 01246 345669 or e: Tina.hensey@ chesterfield.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB: 2nd & 4th Friday The Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, Newbold S41 8EQ. Work nights, demonstrations & critiques. Visitors welcome £3/£5 (not Aug or Dec). T: 01246 237291.

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

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

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

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. Please see web for details. More information about Zoom and other online services can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk/ worship-reflect-learn/worship-online

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

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Our regular time for Morning Worship is at 10:45am at The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. Brampton.

FRIENDS OF SPITAL CEMETERY: Monthly tours on second Sunday of the month at 1pm starting from Spital Cemetery lodge at entrance at bottom of Hady Hill. Ideally pre-book. Tours can be arranged at alternative times if preferred. Suggested donation: £5. E: spitalcemeterytours@ gmail.com

MESSY CHURCH: 4 to 6pm on the last Sunday of the month (18 Dec is the last one for 2022) @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. For all the family. To book call Jilly: 07746 668257.

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

GENERIC EVENTS

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

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

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

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EYESIGHT AND AGEING

Words: Philip Norcliffe Images: Adobe Stock

Our eyes are precious, our window on the world. We mostly take vision for granted until something changes. These changes are so slow and insidious that we may have a time when our sight becomes sub-optimal.

The following article is designed to raise awareness and prompt us into seeking help and remediation. Our quality of life and emotional health is dependent on us communicating effectively with others and our safety through our sensory awareness, as our eyes are our major source of information entering the brain, allowing us to interact with others and safely negotiating our environment. As I have written previously, loneliness and isolation are a major cause of distress.

Raised awareness, early identification and correction of sight defects is essential to a good old age. Up to 40 percent of a person's vision can be lost without them even noticing.

Common age-related changes

Several aspects of vision change with age. These include a decrease in:

• Sharpness / peripheral vision

• ability to focus on objects at different distances

• ability to discriminate between certain colours

• ability to function in low light levels and adapt to dark

• ability to adapt to glare

• ability to judge distances

A narrower visual field together with neck stiffness reduces awareness of what is in front of them (for instance, pets).

The ability to shift focus also becomes slightly delayed. An older person’s eyes take longer to change focus from looking at a book and then to someone approaching.

Loss in the ability to see certain colour intensities also decreases the ability to judge distances. Walls and floors should be in sharply contrasting colours.

It becomes more difficult to distinguish steps from risers if they are the same colour. Edges of outside steps could be painted in a non-slip white paint, remember wartime!

An older person entering or leaving a darkened room needs more time than a younger person to adjust to changes in light levels. Abrupt changes in lighting can be hazardous and cause falls or other accidents. Light levels required by healthy 60-yearold eyes double those needed by a 20-year-old. Give time to adjust, when moving from room to room or ensure similar light levels in both areas.

Glare that is hardly noticeable to a younger person may create difficulties for an older person. Reading a magazine with shiny pages can be difficult. Glare from shiny floors may be mistaken for a wet surface. Sunlight, or direct lighting is intensified. Increased glare causes distortion.

Many older people have difficulty driving at night because they experience momentary blindness from the glare of oncoming traffic, brake lights and reflections from wet tarmac.

Suggestions

Older people require greater contrast between background and objects. To “see” objects most effectively, paint doorways a darker colour than the walls; and mark the edges of steps. to distinguish the riser from the flat surface. Colour contrast can mean the difference between safety and injury. The lack of colour contrast can increase the risk of falls.

All print materials should use black ink on lightcolour paper. Black ink on white or light-yellow paper is the most visible.

You may wish to shield glare from interior light sources. Cover windows with mini-blinds, sheer drapery, or light-filtering shades to control sunlight entering a room. Choose matte finishes for wall coverings and counter tops. Avoid intense light sources and shiny surfaces.

It is most important is to distribute light evenly and minimize glare.

Provide additional lighting where close work activities such as cooking, taking medication, reading, and writing, or where safety hazards exist.

Adequate lighting is especially important in the bathroom and in stairways, common sites of accidents in the home.

Nightlights in the bedroom and bath can reduce the possibility of injury. Incandescent light bulbs (regular household bulbs) are better than fluorescent lights for older people, the noise from which can be distracting.

Just a word about ‘floaters,’ which appear to float across the vision and disappear. They commonly occur in old age and are harmless.

Dry eyes may occur due to environmental factors and age; we produce up to 300mls of tears in a day, but the amount diminishes as we get older, leaving the eye gritty and in danger of infection. Talk to your pharmacist.

A check up by an optician can help to screen you for some of age-related conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, or retinopathy.

If you suspect, you may have diabetes contact your G.P.

ACTIVITIES DAY CENTRE FOR SENIORS

FREE FIRST DAY!

Would you or someone in your family enjoy a safe, compassionate small social, support group with tailored activities, nurse-led by highly experienced staff. Morning, afternoon snacks and two course lunch will all be included for the price of £40 for the full day or £25 for the half day.

OPEN NOW - EVERY FRIDAY Call Alex and Donna for further information on: 01246 557799

Animated Wailing Phantom: £250

Animatronic 7.4 feet high. Opened but not used due height restriction.

T: 07840 133538 (Holymoorside)

Panasonic LCD TV: £40

Model No. TX-19LXD8 19inch with operating instructions & remote. Full working order. Perfect as second TV. Size 51W x 42H x 19.5D including stand.

T: 01246 206760 (Brampton)

3 Piece Suite: £200

Grey. Reclining chair and sofa. Must collect. No offers.

T: 01246 231801

Large Box of Women's Clothes: £50

Job lot, due to big sort out of daughter's wardrobe, loads of items included. Mainly size 6. Some still with tags. Bargain.

T: 01246 239347 (Newbold)

Pink Girl’s Bike: £20

VGC. Suits 2 to 5 year old, detachable stabilisers.

T: 01246 233437 (Newbold)

Spin Dryer: £100

Drum Set: £80

Full set of CB Drums, ideal for beginners or young budding players. Excellent condition. Stool, symbols and damper set (to keep it all a bit quieter if needed).

T: 01246 239347 (Newbold)

Still boxed never used. Montpellier was £160.

T: 07810 125652 (Walton)

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Record Breakers

Words & Images: Michael South

Welcome back my fellow Spireites. Firstly, absolute respect to ALL in the ground during the minute's silence remembering Queen Elizabeth II's sad passing. You could have heard a pin drop!

So what's what, in CFC land?

At the time of writing we have just suffered our first league defeat at home against Maidenhead Utd and it was just a bad day at the office for me. All teams have them, but let's not get bogged down.

I want to highlight the fantastic run of form and team spirit that we have witnessed from the squad.

The Southend Utd game is a good example of my case in point. When they paid us a visit on the evening of 13th September it took just 19 minutes to take the lead with Clarke's opening goal. But by half time we were 2-1 down and Banks had been sent off due to a "bad tackle" (later rescinded after the Spireites won their appeal). Not so long ago that would have been that and we'd have come back out and played the second half-heartedly. But we didn't. We fought back. All due to whatever Cook said in the dressing room. It clearly had a profound impact on the squad when they returned to the field, because Quigley stormed through the Southend defence then slotted the ball calmly home past the keeper to bag the equaliser. Not so long ago we'd have probably settled for the draw, for the single point at that stage, if not have conceded a goal (or two) to lose all three points in added time. But no, not anymore. Because next stepped up Jeff King. Who, in the 69th minute, confidently and rather impressively rocketed the ball into the net from his left boot, from over 20

odd yards out, to secure all 3 points and keep us at the top of the league. What a noise THAT made round the stadium! And that right there is my point. The whole mentality has changed and has stayed consistent since the start of this season, now Cook has shaped his squad. Players want to and WILL play for the badge. It gets better too. So much so, Cookie won the Vanarama's manager of the month award (some fans believe that this is an Omen, but we shall see) AND the club has also broken a long standing club record for starting a season and remaining unbeaten at the tenth game mark. Held since 1938. Excellent!

In other news…Tshimanga. I mentioned last month how we can play and more importantly win without him in the squad given his injury and his slow rehabilitation back to the team. I questioned the need for the club to depend on him, like the season before, to score goals. And just as I'd submitted the article to print, he was linked with an imminent big transfer move to Birmingham City up in the Championship. Luckily (for us) it fell through but it did make me question if he'd be missed. The short answer is YES, but we’d survive without him in my opinion. Debate amongst yourselves here. But since being subbed on and scoring in both the Southend game and again against Maidstone Utd he still is lethal when needed. So to return to the aforementioned mentality of the squad for a moment, Oldaker then finished the comeback in the dying minutes of the Maidstone game to make it 2-1 to the Spireites.

This made him the 12th CFC player to score for the club this season. So, in the words of Roy

Castle, God rest his soul, and in keeping with the record breaking theme "Dedication's what you need!" Which leads me perfectly into our newest signing…Uchegbulam.

Fresh from Matlock Town FC who are a few leagues below Chesterfield, he has shown real class and determination to get into this team. After just a few games in, the young lad has scored his first professional goal against Yeovil Town. And it came at the right time. It was another comeback goal to earn the Spireites a point away from home. I would happily bet all the money I have currently in the bank, all £23.65 of it, on him banging in many more this season!

But to finish here we need to remember how far we’ve come and that we have broken our own club record for starting the season unbeaten in the past 10 games. Best in the club's history! Remember that if you start to feel disappointed on reflection, after a few beers. Anyway, raise a glass to Paul Cook and the boys. I for one am glad he's back, as I’m sure you are!

AUTUMN GARDENING TIPS

Words: Transition Chesterfield

Robert Nixon Betts

f you have been organised enough to order barerooted trees or shrubs (local nurseries may have some, although the varieties will be limited), they should be delivered sometime this month. Plant them out as soon as possible – it is essential the roots don't dry out, so if you have to keep them for a few days, wrap them in some old sacking or something similar, and (very important) keep them out of the wind.

Prune established apple and pear trees; this can be done any time between leaf fall and buds bursting but early winter days are more likely to be mild and pleasant. Aim for an open, wine-glass shape, to allow air to circulate and fruit to form where it will receive maximum light. Many perennials should now be cut down to ground level, although you can leave those with attractive seed-heads if they’ve not been made tatty by the wind – grasses can be particularly effective for a few more weeks, especially if they get frosted, and seedheads can attract birds.

Lawns may still need occasional mowing; keep them clear of fallen leaves and rake out worm-casts. You can also lightly trim hedges to keep them tidy, but don't overdo it otherwise you'll be looking at bare patches all winter.

Sow over-wintering vegetables – cabbages, broad beans and peas are just some that will grow much faster in spring if they’ve had the chance to develop roots beforehand.

Outside containers should be insulated before it gets consistently cold, by wrapping in bubble-wrap. Do this when it’s mild and not frosty, otherwise you’ll just seal in the frost.

Continue to check any bare soil for germinating weeds and deal with them; it's normally easier to get out all of a dandelion root out if the soil is wet. Digging over vegetable patches can be quite pleasant if the weather is good, with the possible added bonus of a robin watching to see if you turn up any worms. But try to avoid walking on wet soil, as this will compact it, then you'll need to dig it again.

If the birds have left you any holly berries which you want for Christmas decorations, protect them with fleece or a loosely fixed bag.

If you have birdfeeders, keep them topped up (and provide fresh water as well); encouraging foraging birds, especially tits, will help deal with overwintering pests and their eggs, as well as being great fun to watch.

Mostly the colder months are about planning for next year, looking at catalogues and ordering seeds. No-one can predict what the weather will be like next week, let alone next year, so you'll have to assume it will be a normal summer – if only we knew what that was any more.

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