Spring 2009 - Matlock Town Council

Matlock
Alive
Newsletter
Spring 2009
HANDY VAN SERVICES
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This joint venture aims to make it safer for
older and vulnerable people to live in their
own homes by doing small tasks for them.
Derbyshire Dales has its own dedicated
Handy Van Service (including, of course,
the services of handyman/woman) and it is
available to those who are 60 or over or
have been referred. The service is free and
can be used up to twice a year.
Practical help could include fitting and
checking smoke alarms, hanging curtains,
installing key safes, and path and door
access clearance.
The service is available Monday to Friday
9—5 pm. It cannot, however, deal with
some emergency plumbing or electrical
problems. Referral can be made, with an
individual’s agreement, for additional
support from other Agencies.
The telephone number for all requests and
queries is 0845 850 8013
DENEFIELDS
Breathing Spaces Project
A volunteer group meets every week at
Denefields Conservation Area to help
manage the site and make improvements.
They have been installing a pond dipping
platform and putting the finishing touches to
a new pond. Matlock Town Council would like
local schools and community groups to use it
for pond dipping. The volunteers have also
been creating a mini-beast hunt area, which
includes a mini-beast hotel.
A funding application
has been made to run
community events on
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the site this summer.
It is hoped to include
bird
box
making
workshops, mini-beast
adventures, pond dipping and a hay meadow
restoration weekend. We will know if the
application was successful in April and keep
you posted about forthcoming events!
Anyone is welcome to join the Volunteers
and a health project also runs as part of the
group. They take part in all kinds of outdoor
activities: pruning, litter picking, step building
and pond management to name a few.
Activities are fun, rewarding, keep you active
and suitable for all abilities. Contact Karen
Camara on 07966 883253 or e-mail
Karen.camara@groundwork.org.uk.
Diary dates:
Matlock Farmers Market
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Join the Matlock Partnership
and help make a difference to Matlock
The Matlock Partnership is now fully
formed as a Community Interest
Company which means that everything it
does must be done with the local
community at heart.
The partnership group have a vision of:
‘Matlock revitalised, a bright future, a
breath of fresh air’ and your support can
help us make this happen!
Held at the Imperial Rooms on the 3rd
Saturday of every month, it has the best
local produce available
In March we welcomed a new artisan Baker
‘The Good Loaf’ selling everything you
could want: organic bread, rolls and artisan
bread such as herb, garlic and cheese,
barley bread and rye sourdough. You will
also be able to buy the best sausages and
bacon, the finest chocolates, cakes and raw
milk and of course all the best ideas for gifts
and cards from our varied craft stalls.
Join us to source the best local produce
from the best local producers.
Saturday 18th April
Saturday 16th May
Saturday 20th June
Hall Leys Park Entertainment
Who can join?
Anyone who lives, works, or wishes to
benefit Matlock in some way.
How do I join?
Pick up a simple membership form from the
places listed below and complete and
return it to the Partnership (details are on
the form)
Membership forms can be collected
from the Mercury office, The Regency
Tea Rooms (Dale Road), Geisha (Firs
Parade), Peli Deli (Crown Square) or by
going onto the Matlock Partnership
website and downloading them.
www.matlockpartnership.org
You can also email Marilyn Hamilton for
a copy on:
marilyn@matlockpartnership.org
Matlock Live! 11/12 July
The annual event celebrating the best local
arts goes from strength to strength
Bands in the Park
Every Sunday from June 28th to the end of
August, from 2-4pm, they will play
traditional music in a traditional setting.
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MATLOCK IN BLOOM 2009
Garden Competition
Once more Matlock Town Council is
inviting entries for the Matlock in
Bloom Competition. Entry forms are
available from the Imperial Rooms.
Open to residents
of Matlock the
competition
always
attracts
high
quality
entries and for
over 10 years has
b e e n
a
horticultural
highlight in the
town.
WHY NOT SPONSOR A PLANTER?
The Council places several extra planters
around the town centre throughout the
summer. If you know of a business that
would like to sponsor a planter for the
season, please ask them to contact the
Imperial Rooms.
Any business sponsoring a planter receives a
plaque on an appropriate planter, input into
the scheme and a ‘We’re backing Matlock
in Bloom’ poster for display at their
premises.
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The success of Matlock in the wider
East Midlands in Bloom Competition
is in large partly due to the quality of
entries we receive for Matlock in
Bloom. So get out your gardening
gloves and get planting!
Closing date: Friday 12 June 2009
Entry is FREE
Matlock In Bloom Entry Form:
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE
IMPERIAL ROOMS, MATLOCK SHOULD YOU
WISH TO ENTER THE COMPETITION.
Note: Open to Matlock residents only.
1) RESIDENTS GARDENS:
LARGE
SMALL
2) ATTRACTIVE HOUSE FRONTAGE:
(Hanging Baskets, Tubs, Front Gardens)
LARGE
SMALL
3) BUSINESS/COMMUNITY/
LICENSED PREMISES
(automatic entry)
4) SCHOOL PREMISES
(specify school)
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5) GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT
AND VEGETABLES:
Either on an
ALLOTMENT SITE
(specify site)
Or in an
INDIVIDUAL GARDEN
Entry address: ……………...….…………
Why not join our friendly
organising Committee?
For details contact the Imperial
Rooms—01629 57488
……………….....… Post code: …….……
Telephone: ………...… Email: ….….……
Name of entrant: …….……………………
Signature: ………..….... Date: …………..
MATLOCK TOWN COUNCIL
Community Development:
Catherine Rawas
Mobile: 07964053129
catheriner@matlock.gov.uk
MATLOCK TOWN
COUNCIL
Imperial Rooms
Imperial Road
Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 3NL
Phone: 01629 57488
Fax: 01629 580174
www.matlock.gov.uk
Town Clerk:
Susan Smith
townclerk@matlock.gov.uk
Cllr Sue Burfoot
12 Megdale
Matlock
DE4 3JW
Tel: 01629 584301
Cllr Ann Elliott
48 Wolds Rise
Matlock
DE4 3HJ
Tel: 01629 55289
Cllr Martin Burfoot
12 Megdale
Matlock
DE4 3JW
Tel: 01629 584301
Cllr Tony Rosser
233 Starkholmes Road
Matlock
DE4 5JE
Tel: 01629 582855
Cllr Geoff Stevens
17 Allen Hill
Matlock
DE4 3LR
Tel: 01629 57677
Cllr Barrie Tipping
8 Hawleys Close
Matlock
DE4 5LY
Tel: 01629 582415
Cllr Barry Hopkinson
41 Overdale
Matlock
DE4 3ES
Tel: 01629 56822
Cllr David Barker
3 Paxton Close
Matlock
DE4 3TD
Tel: 01629 55248
Cllr Steve Flitter
14 Hurst Rise
Matlock
DE4 3EP
Tel: 01629 582065
Cllr Ursula Lunn
52 Overdale
Matlock
DE4 3ES
Tel: 01629 581571
Mayor Cllr Cate
Hopkinson
41 Overdale
Matlock
DE4 3ES
Tel: 01629 56822
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Medical NHS Direct Line
0845 4647
Travel (Travel Line)
0870 608 2 608
Emergency Services
In case of an emergency,
you can contact the police,
fire service or ambulance
service on 999 or 112.
National Rail
Enquiries
08457 48 49 50
Police: 0345 123 3333
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Derbyshire County
Council
08456 058058
RSPCA
0870 55 55 999
Www.rspca.org.uk
Trent Barton Buses
01773 712265
Neighbourhood Watch
www.trentbarton.co.uk 020 7963 0160
www.neighbourhoodwatch.net
Crime Stoppers:
East Midlands Airport
Post Office Services
0800 555 111
01332 852852
0845 7223344
www.crimestoppers-org.uk
Matlock Lido
Flood Line
Derbyshire Fire &
01629 582843
0845 988 1188
Rescue Service:
www.environment01332 771221
Derbyshire Dales
agency.gov.uk
District Council
Citizens Advice
Town Hall, Bank Road
Childline
29 Bank Road
01629 761100
0800 1111
01629 57482
Emaill:
Emergencies
Matlock Alive
admin@md.cabnet.org.uk 01159 939 0808
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Library
Steep Turnpike
01629 582480
Tourist Information
Crown Square
01629 583388
Refuse & Recycling
01629 761215
Environmental
Health
01629 761212
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