Charlotte Matthews - Butterton Village

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YOUR VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
June 2016
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WORSHIP
AT
ALSTONEFIELD : BUTTERTON : ILAM
WARSLOW WITH ELKSTONES : WETTON
5TH JUNE ~ 2ND AFT TRINITY (G)
11.00am
Elkstones
Baptism and HC
11.00am
Ilam
Benefice HC
12TH JUNE ~ 3RD AFT TRINITY (G)
11.00am
Alstonefield
MW
(with Wetton)
Queen’s 90th Thanksgiving Service
19TH JUNE ~ 4TH AFT TRINITY (G)
10.30am
Ilam
AAW
11.00am
Wetton
MW
6.30pm
Butterton
EW
7.00pm
Elkstones
Wakes Service
26TH JUNE ~ 5TH AFT TRINITY (G)
11.00am
Warslow
Benefice HC
6.00pm
Alstonefield
Wakes Service
3RD JULY ~ 6TH AFT TRINITY (G)
11.00am
Wetton
Benefice HC
Visiting Clergy in June
The Ven John Hall, Archdeacon Emeritus, will be officiating at the
Baptism in Elkstones on 5th June, at Elkstones Wakes service on 19th
June, and at Benefice Holy Communion at Warslow on 26th June.
Rev’d Robert Ellis, will be officiating at Benefice Holy Communion at
Ilam on 5th June, at Alstonefield Wakes service on 26th June, and at
Benefice Holy Communion at Wetton on 3rd July.
Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday
Please come to the special service of Thanksgiving at
Alstonefield on 12th June. Everyone welcome
Key to Symbols
HC = Holy Communion: BCP = Book of Common Prayer:
FC = Family Communion: AAW = All Age Worship:
MP = Morning Prayer: MW = Morning Worship:
EP = Evening Prayer: EW = Evening Worship
Benefice Ministry Team
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~ Vicar
Vacancy
Please contact
your Churchwarden
in the meantime
~ Churchwardens
~ Alstonefield
Mrs Marion Beloe
01335 310253
~ Butterton
Mrs Barbara Woodward
01538 304324
Mrs Lily Hambleton-Plumb
01538 304397
~ Ilam
Mr Ian Smith
01335 350236
Miss Ellen Clewes
01335 350437
~ Warslow with Elkstones
Mrs Rachel Moorcroft
(Warslow) 01298 84568
Mrs Judy Prince
(Warslow) 01298 84351
Mr Reg Meakin
(Elkstones) 01538 304295
~ Wetton
Miss Rosemary Crafts
01335 310155
Miss Clare Day
01538 381773
Please pray regularly for
this team and those who
minister with them.
From the Churchwardens
Well, we may not have a Vicar – but we’ll still have our
usual Wakes services.
Elkstones are first on the calendar of Village Wakes with
the Wakes service on Sunday 19th June at 7pm; followed a
week later by Alstonefield with their Wakes service at 6pm
on Sunday 26th June. The Ven. John Hall will lead the
service at Elkstones - and Rev’d. Robert Ellis the service
at Alstonefield. We are very grateful to them for doing so.
But, before the start of Village Wakes, there is the
Queen’s official 90th birthday – and for which we have a
special service of Thanksgiving at Alstonefield on Sunday
12th June at 11am.
This service is joint between Alstonefield and Wetton – but
at which any and everyone from other Parishes will be
more than welcome. The service will be lay-led - and, for
those of you who remember our lay-led service last year to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day, we are
planning once again on something which will bring alive
why we give thanks. (No more spoilers!)
So, what news about filling our Vacancy – or at least
making an interim appointment?
We now know that James Forrester - our Rural Dean and
Incumbent of Longnor Benefice – is retiring in the autumn.
Which means there will be two Vacancies in our Deanery.
Which in turn means that there is the opportunity not only
to think about options for Future Ministry in our Deanery
(as we mentioned last month) – but also actually to make
changes.
What we don’t know – yet – is how our Archdeacon wants
to move forward.
The conclusion might be that we should step on the
accelerator (as it were) to reach decisions about future
options and how we put them into effect; thus to be in a
position as quickly as possible to make substantive
appointments to both Vacancies.
But the view might be taken that those decisions should
not be hurried – and that the appointment of an interim
Vicar remains necessary. If so, then of course it is not only
our Benefice which has to be considered – but Longnor
Benefice too.
In short, there is little more that we can tell you right now.
Other than to say that we want clarity sooner than later
(and won’t hesitate to say so to the Archdeacon) – not
least so we have enough lead-time for continuing to
arrange visiting clergy if need be.
For Prayer – from the Registers
Please let your Churchwarden know of anyone in special
need of prayer. We will do what we can to help – and with
complete confidentiality.
This month we remember and pray for:
 the family and friends of Edwin (“Ed”) Cartledge
whose funeral service was at St Lawrence’s
Warslow on 14th April and whose ashes were
subsequently interred in the Churchyard on 26th
April.
 the family and friends of David Cope of
Reapsmoor who died peacefully at home on 20th
May.
May they know the deep peace of Christ
We look forward to the Baptism of Georgie Jayne Cooper,
daughter of Lee Steven Cooper and Linzi Maya Varley on
5th June at Elkstones; and pray for their welcome into the
family of the Church.
We also look forward to the marriage of Chris Worton and
Laura Cope at Ilam on 18th June. And we pray for their
happiness together.
Thought for the Month
Can any of us possibly have forgotten that the EU
referendum takes place on 23rd June?
Some of us will have strong views – on either side of the
argument; and be only too ready to cast our vote. Some of
us will be less certain of how best to vote – and perhaps
struggling to grapple with the various pro’s and con’s.
And some of us will be wishing we could forget. We may
even be reduced to watching back-to-back “Only Fools
and Horses” on UK Gold, complete with endless adverts
and jingles; the better to avoid TV coverage of politicians
arguing the toss. (At least the start of the European Cup
starting on 10th June will offer an alternative distraction –
or make listening to politicians more attractive, depending
on how you feel about football.)
So how might we have felt had we lived through the
massive upheavals in 16th century England: Henry VIII
establishing a Church in England independent of the
Papacy; then Edward VI insisting on much more
Protestant reformation; followed by Mary Tudor’s reimposition of Catholicism; and eventually Elizabeth I’s sort
of compromise introducing the Thirty Nine Articles of what
is now the Anglican Church.
Had we been passionate about the doctrinal arguments –
and the not-so-doctrinal arguments as well – then we
might have joined in the battles gladly. On the other hand,
we might have felt dragged into those battles against our
will – forced to take sides, not daring to dissent from
whatever was expected of us. There might not have been
civil war exactly – but there surely was division, hatred and
fear.
And it has to be said that the Christian Church is not a
shining example of how to deal with profound differences
of view. Not even, some would say, in recent times either
– like arguments in the Anglican Church about the
ordination of women and subsequently the issue of
women bishops, let alone gay marriage; and which have
come close to splitting the Church.
Which is ironic as so much of what Jesus taught –
especially when He was challenged about conforming to
Jewish law – was about something far more important
than any of the details: caring about one another.
Religious doctrine is one thing. The UK’s future
relationship with Europe – and our different views about
that - can hardly be dismissed as a detail. So perhaps the
challenge is to do better than the Church in the 16 th
century - and not to let disagreements about the best way
forward obscure the values we share in common; still less
lead to bitter divisions among us.
“All Are Invited To Attend Any Event Published
In The Magazine, Taking Place In
Any of Our Villages”.
Alstonefield
St. Peter’s
You are cordially invited to a special
Thanksgiving Service
on
Sunday June 12th at 11am
To celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday
Tea and cake to follow!
This is a joint service with St Margaret’s,
Wetton and everyone is most welcome.
Wakes Weekend 25th & 26th June
We celebrate St. Peter’s day on 26th June this year with
the annual wakes procession at 5.45pm to the village
green, followed by an outdoor evening worship beginning
at 6pm. The service will be led by the Revd. Robert Ellis.
As part of the wakes celebrations, there will be a special
exhibition (courtesy of Alstonefield History Group) in the
Village Hall with interactive activities for young and old
alike.
Come along and find out more about the history, and the
characters, of the village, and discover what it was like to
live here many years ago. Refreshments will be served on
both days.
The Outstanding
Fishpond Choir
will be in concert on
Saturday June 25th at 7.30 pm
At St Peter’s Church
Tickets £10
price includes a glass of wine or soft drink
in the interval
To secure a ticket for this popular concert contact:
Martin Wilding 310025/Marion Beloe 310253
This is part of our Wakes weekend celebrations
So come along and enjoy this uplifting Choir!
All proceeds for the maintenance and upkeep of
your village Church
Alstonefield and District Friendship Club
On 8 June we will be visiting Masson Mills at Matlock
Bath for lunch, followed by a choice of a tour of the
Working Textile Museum, or shopping, or sitting over a
cup of tea – or any combination of these! The coach costs
£6 and can pick up from several villages. Lunch costs
£6.95 for one course, £7.95 for two courses (both
including tea and coffee) and choices need to be made in
advance. The Working Textile Museum is fascinating, and
the tour costs £2.50. To book a place on the coach
please ring Carol on 01335 310182.
Our meeting on 22nd June at 6.30pm in Alstonefield Village
Hall starts with home-made afternoon tea, a quiz and bring
and buy stall, before Chris Green talks to us about “Wills
and Things”. The evening ends with the quiz answers and
the grocery raffle. Everyone is very welcome to come to
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any of our outings or meetings – for other information
please ring Lorraine on 01335 310353 or
Ann on 01298 84394.
Alstonefield Gardening Group
Our summer outing is on Thursday 9th June, when we will
meet in Alstonefield Village Hall’s car park at 11.30am to
share transport. Our first visit will be to Denstone Farm
Shop and Café (for shopping and/or lunch) and then we
move on to Uttoxeter to visit “two next door neighbours
whose gardens are varied and fascinating, and include
numerous features, such as a Fruit Arch, Natural Stream,
Summerhouses, Greenhouses, Alpine House on wheels; a
Folly, Gazebo, Stumpery, Arbour, Insect Hotel and
Wormery, together with many archways, bridges, steps,
pagoda's and a boardwalk, all leading to a selection of
tranquil resting places. The gardens display many unusual
and interesting plants, and discreetly house many
fascinating artefacts, antiques, collections and other items
of interest.” The cost is £3 for the garden visit and £3 for
tea and cake afterwards. Everyone is very welcome to
join us – the more the merrier, and we always have lots of
fun – but we need to tell the garden owners how many to
expect (so they know how much cake to bake!), so please
ring Brian and Lorraine on 310353 to tell us that you plan
to come.
ALSTONEFIELD PARISH
HISTORY GROUP EXHIBITION
Were you living in Alstonefield Parish on
1 January 2000?
Do you know who was living in your house on
1 January 2000?
The new Alstonefield Local History Group is holding its
first Exhibition over Wakes weekend 25/26 June, where
there will be a display of all the material from a ‘census’
project that took place at the turn of the millennium (called
the Domesday 2000 project) – perhaps you remember
contributing to it?. The project included including property
descriptions, historic memories, photos and, most
importantly, who the residents were at the time.
We will also be starting to build a village timeline and have
on display official Census returns, church registers, the
Remembrance Book, local family trees and miscellaneous
artefacts.
You will have the opportunity to photograph or scan your
own village memorabilia, photos, documents etc. for
future posterity, so do bring them with you. And if you
have any artefacts that you think might be of interest to
everyone, please bring them along (perhaps photograph
them if they’re precious or too large to carry – or ask for
help on 01335 310025).
In addition there will be activities to encourage children to
participate, as they are an important part of the village’s
future.
Exhibition Open
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June
Alstonefield Village Hall
10.00 – 4.00.
Entry by donation & refreshments available.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME
Alstonefield Parish Council
Clerk to the Council – Liz Court, tel. 07746 833910
Email barabarani@aol.com
C/o The Village Hall, Alstonefield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
DE6 2FR
Vice Chairman – Noel Peat (tel. 01335 310000)
Councillors –Cathy Reavy (tel. 01335 310125)
Frank Lipp (310302) Nick Bonsall (310262)
Alan Hayes (310057) Rupert Hignett (310389)
Next Meeting: Contact Clerk for details.
Alstonefield Village Hall
Chairman: Jean Allen
Vice Chairman & Social Secretary: Dave Littlehales
Secretary: Margaret Cohen (tel: 01335 310381)
Treasurer & Bookings: Sue Lovatt
e-mail: Alstonefieldvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk
Tel:01335 310458
Committee Members: Frank Lipp, Marie McIlroy,
Jo Griffin, Ian Longdon, Jill Benghiat, Ken Sharples,
Ernie Allen, Val Littlehales, Martin Wilding, Martin Snodin.
The Annual General Meeting of the Alstonefield Village
Hall Committee will take place in the village hall on
Tuesday 14th June 2016 at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Alstonefield Baby & Toddler Group
Wednesday Mornings 9.30 - 11.30am (term time only)
Alstonefield Village Hall
Come along and enjoy a friendly and welcoming group!
For further information please ring:
Sally 01335 310084 or Joanna Griffin 01335 310538
Butterton
St. Bartholomew’s
Cleaning Rota – Lily Hambleton-Plumb
Altar Flowers – J Sumerling & J Salt
Afternoon Tea Will Be Served
At
St. Bartholomew’s Church
On
Saturday 25th June
2pm – 4pm
Please come along and join us for Homemade Cake
and a Hot or Cold Drink.
Various stalls including Homemade Cakes,
Produce, Raffle, Bric a Brac
and Card Game.
Any donations towards the event will be
gratefully received and should go to
Maggie, Melanie or Barbara
All proceeds to St. Bartholomew’s
Lottery Draw – May Result
1st
2nd
3rd
Andrea French
Hillary Bassett
Lily Chadwick
The next draw will take place on Saturday 11th June at
11am in Church. Anyone wishing to join the lottery
please contact: Melanie 304504 or Barbara 304324.
A donation has been received from Marion Mycock for
the Newsletter & Mowing Fund. All donations are
gratefully received.
Butterton Parish Council
C/O Clerk: Maggie Risby, 01538 304115
email buttertonpc@live.co.uk
At the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 26th April,
nominations took place for the position of Chair and Vice
Chair. Councillor Karen Salt is the new Chairperson and
Councillor Jenny Land is Vice Chairperson. Debra Massey
has been appointed as the 7th Councillor filling the
vacancy left when John Glaves retired.
Chairperson: Karen Salt 304543,
Vice Chairperson: Jenny Land 304265,
Antonia Parr 304616, Bruce French 304486,
Mike Stone (Website Manager) 304455,
Sarah Kinneir 304274 and Debra Massey 07971268545
The next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 7th June
at 8pm in the Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
If you have an issue you would like discussed, please
contact the Clerk Maggie Risby 304115 (preferably
beforehand).
Agendas and Minutes of all meetings are published on the
website. Go to buttertonmoorlands.co.uk
Butterton Book Club.
Butterton Book Club is still going strong. We meet on the
third Monday of the month at 7.30 pm at various venues in
the village.
Books are supplied by Leek Library and often we are
involved in selecting books that we would like to read. No
cost is involved except an annual amount of £2 which
covers administration fees.
We have the opportunity to read many genres ranging
from Janet and John Book 2, the Classics and the latest
fiction.
Anyone interested in joining can contact Jackie Sumerling
(01538 304546) or Jacqui Salt (01538 304550) for
information regarding venue etc.
Butterton Village Hall
Chairperson: Katie Murray 304168,
Vice Chairperson: Michelle Renshaw 304185,
Secretary: Marjorie Renshaw 304226,
Treasurer and Bookings: Maggie Risby 304115,
Gwen Bagshaw 304358, Dianne Wint 304327,
Andrea French 304486.
Hopefully by the time the newsletter hits your letterbox, the
work on the new tarmac surface at the Hall should be
completed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused
whilst accessing the site.
We still desperately need an 'As and When' Cleaner for
the Village Hall. If you are interested then please contact
any committee member.
Butterton Bingo
When: Friday 3rd June
Time: Eyes down at 7.30pm
Free 'Warm Up' Game
Followed by 10 Games
Prizes are Given for First 5 Numbers,
First Line and Full House
Ending with the Fantastic Cash Flier,
Raffle and Auction.
Oh yes... Refreshments at Half Time.
Butterton Wakes 2016
Chairperson: Melanie Hodgkinson 304504,
Secretary: Jan Lees 304673,
Treasurer: Gwen Bagshaw 304358,
Publicity: Maggie Risby 304115,
Brenda Mollatt 304389, Sarah Stone 304455,
Barbara Woodward 304324,
Please come to the next Wakes meeting on Thursday 9th
June at 7pm in the Village Hall. Lots of people have said
how they would like to see something different on Wakes
Day. A suggestion has been made that next year we
change the date from August Bank Holiday Monday to a
date earlier in the year. What do you think? This is your
chance to contribute some fresh ideas and voice your
opinions.
We are looking for some strong muscled people to help
set up on Sunday 28th August and clear the site.
PLEASE let us know if you can help.
We also need to begin considering who will be our new
Wakes Queen, 2016/2017. Any young ladies who would
like to be our Queen, please apply in writing to either
Melanie or Gwen by 21st July.
Butterton Wakes Queen invites you to celebrate:
The 90th Birthday of
Queen Elizabeth II
Celebrate the Queen’s official birthday at
Butterton Village Hall, 12th June
12 – 3pm
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Cream Teas served throughout the
afternoon
Enjoy a game of indoor bowling
Tree planting ceremony by young and
old from the village
£5 includes cream tea refreshments
and activities
Butterton History Group
Chairperson: Maggie Risby 304115,
Secretary: Alwyn Gray 304715,
Treasurer: Charlie Mollatt 304445,
Marjorie Renshaw, Dianne Wint, Margaret Bury,
Martin Wigglesworth, Barbara and Maurice Woodward,
Sarah Stone,
Again, we were very pleased and encouraged with the
attendance at the first Event of 2016 held in Church on the
afternoon of Saturday 30th April.
As always the photographs were a major discussion point
and more names were added for the records. The 1939
Register of Butterton taken on the eve of WW11 was on
view which meant that you could see what your ancestors
were doing in September 1939.
Thanks to Ron and Jill Edwards for their generous
donation of a viewer, we were able to provide a slide show
of the 1847 Tithe map of Butterton. This map is a fantastic
resource as it shows who owned the land in Butterton in
1847, who were tenants of the land, the acreage and
value. The original Tithe map is at Lichfield Archives.
Thanks to everyone who baked cakes for the
refreshments, to raffle prize donors and those who helped
with setting up and clearing away.
The Thankful Theatre Event and the Event held in Church
raised a combined total of £328 (less some expenses).
The next Butterton History Group event will be in October
and is to be entitled 'Road, River and Rail'. We are looking
for any railway enthusiasts who could loan material for a
display of the Leek and Manifold Railway. More details
nearer the time....Please contact Maggie in the meantime.
Butterton W.I.
The Annual Meeting took place recently. It took the usual
format when reports by the President, Secretary and
Treasurer were read and adopted, followed by Committee
and President elections.
We are delighted that Mrs Jacqueline Sumerling has once
again agreed to be our President by a unanimous vote.
Mrs Maureen Biddulph and Mrs Margaret Hesketh will also
continue as treasurer and secretary.
On the completion of the formal procedure, including the
Resolutions, Mrs. Maureen Biddulph gave an amusing and
concise account of her visit to the W.I. Garden Party at
Buckingham Palace.
Forthcoming events include an afternoon tea to celebrate
the Queen's 90th Birthday. On July 12th Stephen Dean
will talk about The Staffordshire Hoard. This is an Open
Meeting (men allowed)
The August speaker is Alan Lewis who will talk about "
The Role of Women in the Last 100 Years"
On September 13th we welcome Matthew Ellis the Police
and Crime Commissioner. He will be talking about rural
issues. Again it is an Open Meeting to all the village and
beyond.
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm
in the Village Hall. Come and join us, firstly to test the
waters and secondly you will want to join our friendly and
convivial group.
Elkstones
St. John the Baptist
Flowers & Cleaning for June – Judy Holt
Another Christening is coming up on 5th June at 11.00
with the Ven.John Hall, Archdeacon Emeritus, (we said we
hoped to see him back in Elkstones again...) for Lee
Cooper and Linzi's daughter, Georgie Jane.
After that it will be "Celebrations" at the Flower Festival
on the 17th, 18th and 19th June, leading up to the Wakes
Service with Ashbourne Town Band at 7 p.m.on Sunday
19th June. After the Service, the band will play on, whilst
you eat your traditional Beef Bap from Myrtle and Des.
There will also be a Bar outside the Church.
We would welcome any donations for the Tombola or the
Raffle, and we need sponsors to pay for the flowers
(perhaps in memory of family?) - please let Liz Meakin
(01538 304295) or Myrtle Alcock (01538 304225) know if
you can help.
Ilam
Holy Cross
Flowers & Brasses
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3 – 16 June - Miss E Clewes
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17 23 June - Ms C Hibbert Foy Wedding - Brasses Only
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24 – 30 June - Ms C Hibbert – Foy
There will be a Father’s Day Service on 19th June at
10.30am. All welcome.
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Ilam Parish Council
Chairman: Terry Prince 310274 prince@beechenhill.co.uk
Clerk: Paul Watson 310321 paul@prwatson.co.uk
The Parish Council held a special meeting on 21st April to
discuss Councillor Hibbert-Foy’s relisted planning
application NP/SM/0915/0895. At the time the meeting
was arranged, the Peak Park had requested comments no
later than 28th April. However, before the meeting, the
deadline for comments was extended to 12th May. So the
Council decided that their comments would be finalised at
their regular meeting on 10th May and sent to Peak Park
immediately after. Full minutes are on the Council’s
website.
The Annual General Meeting was held on 10th May where
the Chairman gave his report, the accounts for the year
were adopted and T Prince and C Sellers were re-elected
as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively. Full details
of the Chairman’s report are in the minutes on the
Council’s website along with all the information for the
financial year 2015/6.
The regular meeting followed the AGM. The minutes are
on the Council’s website and the main points of the
discussions were:
● The Standing Orders, Code of Conduct and Financial
Regulations shown on the Council’s website were
adopted.
● Two Councillors declared an interest in Councillor
Hibbert-Foy’s relisted planning application and
withdrew from the meeting for this item. Councillor
Hibbert-Foy spoke in support of her application and
answered questions from the Councillors then left the
meeting. A letter of objection from a neighbour was
circulated to the Councillors. After discussion, the
Councillors agreed to support the application while
recommending certain restrictions to minimise adverse
impact on neighbours. Full details are included in the
minutes on the Council’s website.
● The Council reluctantly concluded that the only
practical measure to stop obstructive parking was
double yellow lines. E Wain will arrange the long
awaited meeting with County Council representatives.
● Having already made appropriate financial provision,
the Council will go ahead with new village signs within
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a budget of around £600. The Clerk will obtain at least
two quotations.
NT will repair the potholes in the church path and will
address the repairs needed to the parking area
between Orchard View and the school.
The Clerk will contact the County Highways to find out
when the work on the drains might take place and to
advise him about the ones that have been identified by
Ilam Hall gates.
The broken street lamp by the school has been
repaired with a very modern style light that does not
match others in the village. The Clerk will ask if it can
be replaced with one similar to the others.
The PCC is interested in having some event on the
Queen’s official birthday, Sunday 12th June, and NT
would also like to be involved. V Nottage will liaise with
them for a possible event.
Payments for the Council insurance and for bulbs
around the monument were approved, after which
there will be £470.49 in the account with a further £600
to come by way of the precept.
The Council might like to install dog poo bins in the
village, but only if the District Council will empty them
regularly. The Clerk will ask SMDC if they will do this.
The next meeting will be on 12th July 2016.
● Trip to London & Private Tour of Westminster: Our
MP, Karen Bradley, is organising another coach trip to
London and private tour of Westminster on Thursday
14 July for residents of Staffordshire Moorlands
Constituency. Full details are available on the Parish
Council website at:
www.prwatson.co.uk/ilampc/notices
Ilam Book Club
The next meeting is at Sue Prince’s, Cowman’s Cottage,
Beechenhill Farm Tel: 01335 310467 on Tuesday 5th July.
We are an informal and friendly group, we meet every
couple of months, and you are welcome to join from any
village. The books to read (one or all, it’s up to you!) are:
Centennial by James Mitchener
The Lost Years by E V Thompson
Beyond the Storm by E V Thompson
The Daughter Of Time by Josephine Tey
The Stand by Stephen King
Call Ann Sutton 01335 350582 if you’d like to come or
borrow any of the books.
News from the National Trust, June 2016
Ash Dieback: Ash dieback is likely to be present in
Dovedale, and will almost certainly affect most of our
woodlands over the next few years. National Trust
woodlands in the White Peak make up a third of the Peak
District Dales Special Area of Conservation (or SAC, a
European designation) and are of huge importance for
wildlife. The rangers are currently surveying all our woods
in order to write a management plan to make sure we’re
mitigating ash dieback as best we can, and ensuring the
woodlands are resilient and remain great for wildlife into
the future.
New Job Opportunity (Part Time)
Visitor Survey Assistant
We are looking for someone to help us with visitor surveys
and questionnaires in Ilam Park and Dovedale for 15
hours a week (to include some weekends) between June
and the end of October. If you are interested, please go to
www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and search for IRC38517.
Closing Date 3rd June.
Ecton Hill History Walk: 29th June - £8 per person
There will be a history walk on Ecton hill, focussing on
mine history, geology and wildflowers across the hill. For
more details or to book a place call us on 01335 350503.
For details of all National Trust events across the Peak
District please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peakdistrict
on the rota and would like to help with this, please contact
Frank or one of the ‘church team’ to be added to the rota.
Eroica Passing Through Ilam Park: The vintage cycling
event will be passing through Ilam Park and the
surrounding villages on Sunday 19th June 2016. Cyclists
taking part in the 100 mile route will be offered
refreshments in front of Ilam Hall as part of the event. For
full details about Eroica please visit
www.eroicabritannia.co.uk
If you would like to make a donation to the church yard
fund, again see Frank or one of the ‘church team’.
It is not a yearly responsibility, instead you are allocated a
2 week period to mow the grass with a partner, so not too
onerous but much appreciated. Don’t be shy gentlemen
and thanks in anticipation!
Don’t forget we have a Service at Warslow on 26th June
2016 at 11 a.m. please do your best to attend.
Nordic Walking: The recent Nordic walking taster
sessions offered by White Peak Nordic Walking at Ilam
Park have been a great success and so Janneke will be
offering more sessions in the coming months. Details will
be posted online at www.whitepeaknordicwalking.co.uk
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Sandra,
Terence, and Thomas on the sudden loss of Harold
Sandra's beloved Dad and Thomas' dear
Grandad our
thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We are sorry to hear that Frank Grindon has not been
well and Glen Pethurst has had an accident. We hope that
they are soon back to good health.
Free Monday and Friday Walks: Our team of volunteer
walk leaders will be offering the free walks through the
year, weather permitting. Everyone is very welcome to
join in, there is no need to book, just meet by the visitor
centre for 11:00am start. The Monday walk is a 2hr route,
on a Friday you have a choice of a 1hr, 2hr or 3hr route.
Please be ready for stiles, slopes, mud and steps.
We wish Amy, Alfie and Noah much happiness in their
new home and say Good Bye to Sarah, Dan and Ava, we
will miss their presence in the village, but Sarah will still
run our village Pre-School as she does so well. We wish
them much happiness in their new home in Leek and look
forward to their impending marriage at Warslow in
August.
Ecton Copper Mine History: Once again there will be a
series of guided day tours of Ecton mine and engine
house over the summer months. These have been
enjoyed by locals who want to know more about the mine
that made a fortune for the Duke of Devonshire in the 18th
Century. In addition, there will be a history walk on Ecton
hill, focussing on mine history, geology and wildflowers
across the hill. For more details or to book a place call us
on 01335 350503.
We welcome Myrtle, Phil, Liam and Edward Brown to
the village and hope that they enjoy their time with us, I
am sure that Suzanne, Ian and Victoria will love having
their family nearby!
Ecton Copper Mine Day Tours – 8th June,
16th July, 10th August, 20th August, 7th September.
£12 adult / £8 child
Ecton Hill History Walk – 29th June, £8 per person
Warslow
St. Lawrence
Cleaning Rota
June – Sandra & Laura Gordon
Flower Rota
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4 June – Su Hanson
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18 June – Judy Prince
APCM
The annual meeting was held in church on 29th April, Judy
Prince and Rachel Moorcroft were re–elected as Church
Wardens for Warslow, Liz Meakin was re-elected as
P.C.C. Secretary and Reg Meakin as Church Warden for
Elkstones and P.C.C. Treasurer. Myrtle Alcock was reelected as Deanery Synod representative while Emma
Gould was re-elected to the P.C.C. We thank this ‘church
team’ for their dedication and hard work.
It is heartening that the nights are drawing out and our
gardens are coming back to life, it is a yearly reminder of
God working through Nature perfecting our world.
As the grass starts to grow we think of our church yard
grass and thank Frank Grindon for organising his team of
local men to help keep this so presentable to our many
visitors and thank you to his team of men! If you are not
We thank Andrew Phillips for mending the latch on the
Church Notice Board – much appreciated!
We wish Roger Pegg
a very Happy 70th Birthday!
Plant Sale
We remind everyone of Pam Naden’s plant sale and thank
Pam and her family for their hard work and dedication in
arranging this each year to raise funds for the church.
Flower Festival 2016
This will again be held in early August, our theme this year
is ‘Hobbies and Past Times’. We are pleased that we have
yet again welcomed new members, it is not too late for this
year we are always happy to welcome new members if
you are interested in taking part, in any way, please
contact Emma Gould on 01298 687190.
We will again be selling Homemade Jams and Chutney if
anyone is able to provide these we would be very grateful.
Also we are asking for Raffle Prizes and volunteers to
Sponsor an arrangement or just to sit in church and serve
teas please. If you are able to help contact Emma Gould
01298 687190. Thank you for your kindness and support.
Parish Council
Rob Faulkner has stepped down from the post of Chair of
the Parish Council, he has worked tirelessly in this role
and maintained a professional and business like attitude to
the position. We would like to sincerely thank him for his
extraordinary efforts for our village.
We wish Good Luck to Amy Wardman the new Chair and
Suzanne Astle the Vice Chair.
Queen’s 90th Birthday
We, as a village, will be celebrating the Queen’s 90th
Birthday in September at a function, that it is hoped will
reach all ages and be a fitting tribute to such an
achievement, and, hopefully make some money for
charity.
If you have any ideas or would like to offer some help
please contact Emma Gould on 01298 687190 and we will
arrange a meeting to plan for the event.
Annual Plant Sale
Brook Roods, Warslow
(opposite The Village Hall)
Until 9 th June (approx)
11am – 6pm
Hanging Baskets, Bedding Plants etc,
Contact Pam on 01298 687452.
All proceeds from the event go to:
St. Lawrence’s Church, Warslow.
Warslow & Elkstones Parish Council
Residents are reminded that they can discuss any issues
with any of the councillors named below and are welcome
to attend any of the meetings of the Parish Council.
Your Parish Councillors are:
Chairman: Amy Wardman 01538 304512.
Mrs S Astle 01298 84800, Mr C Barker 01298 84716,
Mr D Titley 01298 84787, Mrs J Prince 01538 300225,
Mr S Gould 01298 687190.
Clerk: Ms A Titterton 01298 77084
All residents are reminded that they can contact members
regarding any issues within the Parish.
There is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and also for the
post of Clerk on Warslow & Elkstones Parish Council &
also for a clerk on Fawfieldhead Parish Council.
Details on the websites at Warslowandelkstonesparishcouncil.org and
fawfieldheadparishcouncil.org.
Manifold Pre-School, Warslow
We are a local charity organisation registered with Ofsted
to provide high quality childcare and learning facilities.
We offer a safe and friendly environment for your children
to develop with planned activities through the Early Years
Foundation Stage.
We are open Monday to Friday during term time from 9am
to 12pm. We also offer a lunch club facility from 12pm –
1pm. The charge is £10.50 per session and £3.50 for
lunch club.
Places are available from 18 months, 2 & 3 year olds.
2 year olds may be eligible for the Think 2 funding which
entitles the child up to 15 hours a week of free childcare,
the term after their 2nd birthday. Certain criteria need to be
met. If you think you may be eligible please refer to
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/think2 Funding is also available
for 3 year olds the term after their 3rd birthday.
If you wish to come and have look around and see what
we have to offer please contact Sarah Broadley on
01298 84320 to arrange an appointment.
Do you have a younger child or would you like to meet
other parents and make new friends? Why not come to
Manifold Monkeys which is a stay and play session every
Friday morning 9.30am – 11.30am.
Based in the Manifold Primary School Community Room.
£2.50 per family including drink and a snack. Suitable for
birth to 5 years. A warm welcome awaits.
Warslow Village Hall
Available to hire for all occasions at reasonable prices.
Call: 01298-84984
Email: Warslowvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk
Visit our website: www.warslowvillagehall.weebly.com
Next Committee Meeting: Thursday 30th June 2016,
7.30pm. All local residents are welcome to attend. If you
would like to join our small committee please get in touch,
we would appreciate any help.
The Vermonts
Rock & Roll, Country, Motown and More.
Saturday 1st October
8pm until Late
Tickets £4 each- On sale soon!
Licensed bar, raffle and refreshments available.
Polite Notice - please remember to clean up after your
dog!!!!
Whist Drive - Monday 27th June at 8pm.
Bingo – June Cancelled
Work will re-commence on the Village Hall Car Park on
24th May 2016. Therefore, the hall wi ll be out of use and
accessibility to the toilets may be difficult. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Maintenance weekend arranged for Saturday 11th &
Sunday 12th June to complete ongoing jobs,
painting, guttering, moving shed etcetera. Any help
would be very much appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support L.G
Wetton
St. Margaret’s
Flower Rota
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6 June – Lilian Higton
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19 June – Pam Weston-Clarke
Queen’s 90th Birthday
Thanksgiving Service
Sunday 12 th June
11.00am at St Peter’s Alstonefield
This is a joint service for both our Parishes – and which
the two Churches are preparing together. It will be
lay-led by Wardens from both Churches.
Everyone welcome
And don’t forget our special Dedication Service at St
Margaret’s for the new Church doors to be held on
Sunday 24 th July at 11am; followed by lunch in the
Tea Rooms at the Village Hall.
More details in the July newsletter.
50/50 Lottery
Our lottery draws from January 2012 have now raised a
grand total of £5230.50 towards Church funds.
These are the lucky winners in May:Diane Higton, Manor House Farm
Lynne Imeson, The Old Chapel
1st prize £55.50
2nd prize £37.00
Don't forget you can now join in the draw any month. Just
pay £5 cash at the Royal Oak (or to Margaret Hodgkinson
at Manifold Cottage).
You can of course pay by monthly standing order – and
never miss a draw. Ask Margaret (310244) for the bank
details.
The closing date to join in June’s monthly draw is
Thursday, 9th June (Quiz Night at the pub).
The June draw will be held in the Royal Oak at 9pm on
Friday 17th June.
Very many thanks………
To Wetton Village Hall Committee for putting on such a
terrific music quiz last month and a hugely enjoyable
community get-together – and for the donation of £53 to
Church funds from the proceeds
To everyone who contributes to the raffles at the monthly
quiz nights at the pub – and to the team at the pub for
hosting these – and which raised £121 over the past year
for Church funds.
And to the buyers of our old Church doors – and who have
made a very generous donation to Church funds.
Royal Oak Wetton Quiz Night
Thursday 9 th June
9.00 pm start. £1.50 per person.
Teams of up to six
Cash prizes for 1 st and 2nd places.
Raffle Prizes
Food at half time.
Good fun!
Proceeds to WACFR and St Margaret’s Church
Wetton Parish Council
Chairman: Mark Goodridge 310123
Nicola Drummond 310296, Niki Dymek 01298 687061,
Caroline Heaton 310515, Margaret Hodgkinson 310244,
Graham Stubbs 310202
Clerk: Rosemary Crafts 310155 rcrafts@btinternet.com
Date of Next Meeting: Monday 20th June at 7.30pm in
Wetton Village Hall.
County Councillor Gill Heath will be attending this meeting
to discuss Staffordshire Highways’ decision to stop
funding the village lengthsman scheme from 2017, and
other highways issues.
All meetings of the Parish Council are open to members of
the public – and the agenda and draft minutes can be
seen on the village notice boards; or on the Parish Council
website at: http://wettonparishcouncil.btck.co.uk/
The Parish Council’s Annual Report and Accounts for
2015-2016 are also available on the website.
Casual Vacancy
Following the resignation of Andrew Bownes, there is a
casual vacancy on Wetton Parish Council.
Assuming that an election is not called, the Parish Council
will proceed to make a co-option as soon as possible.
Anyone interested in being co-opted to become a Parish
Councillor is asked to attend the meeting in June.
General News Section
(For Cla ssified/Busine ss Item s and Subjects that cannot be
associated with any Village)
(We thank all our advertisers for supporting the Newsletter with their
donations and we’re always glad to be able to include adverts from loc al
businesses).
Please note that the presence of advertisements in this newsletter does
not imply endorsement by Alstonefield Benefice (or the constituent
Churches) of what is advertised.
Wetton & Alstonefield Community First Responders
Serving the community’ s emergency medical needs with pride,
care and excellence
WACFR would like to thank the following for their recent
donations:
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Mrs Cartlidge of Warslow for the donation in
memory of her late husband Eb.
 Polly's Cottage at Milldale for the proceeds from
their collecting tin.
 Juliette Thompson of Wetton.
 Ian Lett and the customers of The Royal Oak
Wetton for the proceeds from the Quiz nights and
their collecting tin.
 The family and friends of the late Jack Webster of
Hartington for the donations in his memory.
If you would like to know more about WACFR please
call Nicola Drummond 01335 310296 or Sally Stickland
01538 304116 or speak to any member of the group.
Hulme End Shop, Hulme End
Telephone 01298 84379
Jamie & Hazel
Welcome you all to our re-opened & re-furbished stores selling
Locally Produced
Fresh Meats, Savoury Pies, Breads,
Grocery Items, Cakes & Ice Creams
Opening Hours:
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7am – 7pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays
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7am – 3pm Wednesdays
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7am – 9pm Fridays
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8am – 6pm Saturdays
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8am – 3pm Sundays
Orders taken for Meats, Daily Newspapers & Magazines a small
selection of papers held so to secure your favourites please order .
Local Producers Include: Bloomers of Bakewell,
Manifold Valley Meats, Manifold Valley Farm Shop
GROUND WORK AND LOGS FOR SALE
Mini Digger Work, 1.5 & 4.5 ton tracked machines available
with dumper option.
**Now available Micro Digger – gets into those hard to reach places**
Dumpy bags of logs delivered,
Also nets of logs and sticks available.
All at competitive rates
Please contact STUART GOULD on 01298 687190
or 0797 424 6548 .
CHILDREN’S SWIMMING PARTIES
IN OUR LOVELY WARM POOL
AT
BUTTERTON MOOR HOUSE
Corner of Parsons Lane, Butterton Moor
CHILDREN’S SWIMMING PARTIES!!!
FUN INFLATABLES
AND FOOD IN PARTY ROOM
Also
Mums & Babies/Toddlers Swim Sessions Wednesday & Fridays
or - Start Your Own Group with Friends
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£6 per adult, babies/toddlers free or
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Book a Family or Individual Swim
Per hour – Adults £7, Children 4-12 yrs £3 Babies and
Toddlers free
(Minimum pool charge £15 per hour)
Our private pool is ideal for family swimming in a warm, clean
environment or for groups of up to 8/10 people, and perfect for
young children and babies
Contact Diane for details on 07870 380375/ 01335 343960 or
email info@buttertonmoorhouse.co.uk.
See pool pictures on our website www.buttertonmoorhouse.co.uk
CLEANING SERVICES
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Experienced with Attention to Detail
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Initial Springs Cleans, One offs
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Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly
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Moving & Rental Property
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Insured & Eco Friendly
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Ironing Service
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References Available
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Dog Walking Service
Mobile: 07870 170626 or for further enquiries e.mail
parulweston11@gmail.com
Hartdale Motors of Hartington
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Suppliers of Calor Gas
MOT Testing/Servicing/Diagnostics
Accident Repairs to all Makes/Models of
Vehicles+Light Commercials.
All types of Garden Machinery Serviced & Repaired
Open Mondays-Fridays – 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday – 8.30am to 12.3pm
Tel: 01298 84322 or 07746 357 751
email: hartdalemotors@live.co.uk
Trailer Need a Service or Repair?
Cattle, Flatbed, Plant, Box Van or Horsebox
(Mechanical or Electrical)
No job too big or small - Fair & Competitive Rates
Contact Simon (Elkstones) 07974676644
Buffets for all Occasions
Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Funerals
All Reasonably Priced
Telephone Pam Naden on 01298 687452
What’s Happening
at the Craft Barn,
Butterton.
Willow Work and Basket Weaving Sunday 5th June:
Join basket maker Rachel Evans at Manifold Craft Barn
and make a selection of small willow items for your home
or garden. Half Day £30 Full Day £55
Create a Clay Green Man Head Plaque
Sunday 17th July
Join clay artist Sue Blatherwick to create your own design
and then make your head plaque out of clay, which will
then be fired in the kiln.
Full Day Course £40 includes materials and tea or coffee
Arts, Crafts and Local Produce Charity Event
Sunday 25th September 11 till 3pm
Craft Stalls, Vintage Tractors and a programme of events.
If you are interested in holding a stall, donations go to The
British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research. Please
get in touch.
Creative Collective Writing Club: Come along to share
your writing or just listen in a warm and friendly
atmosphere around the log fire. Beginners and
experienced writers welcome to this free monthly event.
For more information call Manifold Craft Barn or see the
website.
Pottery Painting: Always available at the Craft Barn. You
paint the pottery, we glaze and kiln fire for you. Ideal for
all ages and abilities, groups large and small. Buffet lunch
can be provided for parties. Usually there is no need to
book for small groups, but check our website for opening
times.
Great venue for parties and team building workshops,
please get in touch for more information.
For booking and info: 01538 304604
www.manifoldcraftbarn.co.uk
Wetton Road, Butte rton, Lee k, Staffordshire, ST13 7ST
(check website for ope ning times)
The Tea Junction
Tea Room in Hulme End: O1298 687368
Open Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 5pm.
LIVE JAZZ WITH FREE ENTRY
Saturday June 25th 1pm – 4pm
Pete Robinson: Guitar/Banjo
Don May: Violin
Richard Vernon: Double Bass
Come on down for Great Music accompanied by Great Food.
Martin & Co.
We are a locally owned Estate Agency with 2 offices and a
strong online presence whilst also being part of a much larger
National Brand with almost 300 offices across the UK. We have
expert Sales, Lettings and Property Management teams and are
happy to give advice and free valuations.
94% of landlord clients would recommend our service and
personal recommendation is our single biggest source of
new business.
We, the owners Mark and Liz, live in Butterton and we are
pleased to extend our Friends and Family discount to anyone
from the surrounding villages
We offer the freedom to choose the way you sell your
property, which could save you thousands of pounds in the
process.
Choose between our commission based traditional estate
agency service, or our fixed fee online service:
If you are looking to sell a property or want to discuss our lettings
services then please call on 01782 453001
We make a donation to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice of £50
for every completed sale and sponsor the Dougie Mac Van.
General Stores and Off Licence
At The Village Stores, Hartington
We Stock General Grocery Items
From tinned goods to jams and chutneys, speciality ingredients
and store cupboard essentials
Beers, Wines and Spirits: Speciality Drinks including Local
Ales from Thornbridge & Wincle, Wines from Hattersleys of
Bakewell
A Range of Fresh Farm Assured Meat: Including award
‘CURTAINS UP’
Custom Made Blinds and Curtains.
Full Measurement and Making Service.
Curtain Alterations also Undertaken.
Friendly and Local at Competitive Prices including collection and
delivery. Claire Hardwick 01538 702201/ Mob: 07979 942050
Email: cdhw25@gmail.com
PATRICIA LAWTON, DipCFHP, MPS Pract
HOME VISITING FOOT CARE SERVICE
Nail Trimming, Removal of Corns &
Callouses,
For an appointment ‘phone 07966 713098.
Registered with The Alliance of Private Sector Practitioners.
JON STRETTON
Property Maintenance, Repairs, Extensions & Improvements
Including Mini-Digger Work / Landscaping
winning sausages, bacon, mince, steaks, chicken – anything can be
ordered for you for the next day
All Dry Stone Walling
(Including Field Walls under Grant Schemes)
For a Local, Professional and Reliable Service
Deli Counter: Filled cobs made fresh to order, pies and pasties
Contact: 07855506122 / 01538 308766 (Winkhill)
– served hot or cold, locally cooked and cured meats
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Delivered fresh daily anything can
be ordered for the next day including fresh herbs and speciality
produce.
Monday to Friday 7am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 10am – 4pm
The Village Stores, Market Place, Hartington, SK17 0AL
shop@thevillagestoreshartington.com
www.thevillagestoreshartington.com 01298 84222
R.J.MELLOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Professional Reliable & Reasonably Priced
I am a fully qualified and insured 27 year old Electrical Installer,
Inspector and Designer with over 10 years experienc e working in all
areas of the Electro-technical Industry. All of my work is of an
exceptionally high standard and I have a very respectable
reputation.
In April 2015 I started up my own company and it is my aim to build
a solid local client base by providing an honest, reliable and
affordable service to the community in which I grew up. Therefore if
you have any electrical work that you’d like to be carried out, now or
in the near future, I’d be very happy to discuss this with you .
Thank you for your consideration. Robert James Mellor
Contact Details: Mobile 07816985291
Email: rjmellorelectricalcontractors@hotmail.com
Graham Bagshaw
Plumbing & Heating Engineer
Local, Friendly Service Based in Butterton
‘GAS SAFE’ & ‘OFTEC’ Registered
Contact on: 07841708861 01538 304518
email grahambagshaw@hotmail.co.uk
Darren Barlow Handyman Services
Building & Roofing, Chimneys & Lead Flashing Work
Guttering & Pointing
Kitchens & Bathrooms Fitted - Wall & Floor Tiling.
Plumbing, Joinery & Carpentry, Windows & Glazing
Emergency and Insurance Work
Friendly, Reliable & Professional Service Contact:
Darren Barlow, Warslow Tel: 01298 84820 or 07973 468177
stretton675@btinternet.com
Free Estimates
Soft Furnishings Made To Order
Cushions, bolsters, box cushions, window seat cushions, piping,
covered buttons, zips
Curtains, pelmets made to your requirements- pencil pleat, pinch
pleat, triple pleat, eyelet finishes, lined, interlined, black out
lining.
Corporate work also undertaken
Tel: 01298 83611 or mob: 07976573408
Email: denise@countrycushions.com
WWW.countrycushions.com
Handyman Service
Painting, Gardening (lawn mowing, weeding etc),
Garden Clearing, Power washing, Patio and Decking Cleaning,
Guttering Cleaning, Household Jobs – no job too small. Small
van and driver available for collection/delivery jobs
Friendly Service and Competitive Rates
Please call Andy
01298 687104 or 07791 851575
IVOR FLETCHER CARPENTRY
All T ypes of Carpentry and Property Maintenance
Undertaken.
Competitive Rates & Free Quotations
To Discuss Your Require ments Call
01335 310600 or 07598360345
email. ivorfletcher@hotmail.co.uk
PAUL LINES
HEATING ENGINEER
All aspects of oil-fired heating and plumbing
Range cooker specialist
Aga – Rayburn – Stanley
‘phone: 07773 035695 email: plines278@gmail.com
15 Grange Road, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HU
THE ROYAL OAK, WETTON
SUMMER TIME FUN
01335 310 287/ info@royaloakwetton.co.uk
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Ian and Lou at The Royal Oak in Wetton are hosting a series of fun family events throughout the summer
and we’d like to invite you to join us in our CAMRA multi award winning pub.
We serve award winning local craft ales and have just been awarded silver in the CAMRA Ashbourne &
District Pub of the Year 2016. Chef is proud to serve excellent home cooked pub classics. Dogs are welcome
too!
Saturday 25 June – Open-air theatre with Medieval mayhem on an epic scale!
The Pantaloons proudly present – The Canterbury Tales. 7pm
A family friendly adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s stories retold in modern English! A cast of just five
actors present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless tales in under two hours! Join the pilgrims
for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. Fast-paced, physical and
funny, this show is pure medieval mayhem for the whole family. Tickets for the performance are available
now, contact Ian on 01335 310 287.
Saturday 2 July - Toe Wrestling Challenge 2016, with Morris Dancing too! Midday – 4pm
Come along and enter this year's annual Toe Wrestling extravaganza. The current Guinness World Toe
Wrestling Record Holder, Alan Nasty Nash, will be defending his title. The event will be raising funds for
Derby Kids’ Club, a 100% volunteer-run charity, committed to providing FREE holidays for Derby’s most
deserving young children. We'll be kicking off at mid-day with live music. Competitors can also sign up from
noon for the first bout of wrestling at 12.30. Throughout the afternoon there will be rounds for the mens,
womens and under 18s competition, leading up to the grand finals to decide the 2016 Toe Wrestling
Champions. To enter there will be a £5 charity donation for over 18s, under 18s compete for free. If that's
not enough entertainment, there will be Morris Dancers too!
Saturday 9 July - Summer Family Charity Concert. Midday – 11pm
This free family event starts at mid-day, with live music all day. The bands will be starting in the marquee
and moving into the pub for the evening session. We'll be raising money with, 'the jar on the bar', so dig
deep to help raise money for Derby Kids' Camp. A 100% volunteer-run charity committed to providing FREE
holidays for Derby’s most deserving young children. We also have the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Group
displaying some of their classic bikes!
Thursday 25 August - Open Air Theatre, The Pantaloons present Gulliver's Travels
Join Lemuel Gulliver on a fantastical and hilarious voyage into the unknown…in the garden of The Royal
Oak! Meet the tiny people of Lilliput and the giants of Brobdingnag; visit the floating island of Laputa and a
country peopled (or horsed?) entirely by talking horses… A brand-new, adventurous and delightfully
innovative adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s classic satirical story loved by adults and children alike. Tickets
for the performance are available now, contact Ian on 01335 310 287.
FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY
10th LEGENDARY YEAR!!!
WARSLOW
Beer & Food Festival
Saturday 2nd July 2016
Real Ale & Fine Foods
from around the Peak District
Warslow Village Hall
Free Entry
Live Music
12 noon – 12 midnight
Live Music All Day (Funkstation are back!)
Children’s Entertainment
Warslow Silver Band
Over 20 Superb Real Ales & Ciders
Vintage Rally
Lots of music and entertainment on offer
for a fun family day out
FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY FREE ENTRY
Free Camping Available
Warslow & Elkstones Village Action Group
For more information visit our website:
www.warslowbeerfestival.co.uk