December 2013 edition

SNAIL
Stanton News and Information Letter
DEC 2013 / JAN 2014
COPY DATE for FEBRUARY SNAIL: 24th Jan
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Look at what is happening in the village!
Stanton Village Hall 10am TUESDAY 3rd DECEMBER
“Let’s get ready for Christmas”
– ‘Wreath’ making and decorating the Village Hall.
Please come along to enjoy the fun, whilst enjoying
a cup of coffee and a home made mince pie!
All very welcome!
FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 7pm—Stanton Village Hall
A Christmas Stall, refreshments and talk by Christine Gregory
Stall opens at 7pm and the talk begins at 7.30pm—admission free!
Come along to an illustrated talk by local writer , artist and photographer,
Christine Gregory, whose beautiful new book " A River in Time " is a written
and photographic celebration of the River Bradford in the Derbyshire Dales,
its landscapes, and its people.
Christine will explain the evolution of the landscape on the White Peak, and
describe the way the river has shaped the communities that depended on it
over the centuries. Copies of Christine’s new book will be available – these
will make an idea Christmas present for anyone!
This will be a lovely evening, with a Christmas craft stall, cards and books for
sale and refreshments. A chance to buy some lovely home crafted Christmas
decorations / wrapping paper / gift tags / Christmas Wreaths.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON CEREMONY
on the Village Green , SUNDAY 8th DEC 5pm
Come along for a social chat over a cup of mulled
wine and a mince pie to mark the start of
the festive season in Stanton.
Wrap up warm and watch the lights come on!
STANTON IN PEAK
CHRISTMAS PARTY
“AN INDOOR STREET PARTY!”
for all residents
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14th
VILLAGE HALL 4-7PM
Come along and celebrate the festive season
with a bit of fun and sociability!
Games, Mulled Wine, Beer, Music!
Surprise present for 4 lucky winners!
Similar to the street party—please bring along
finger food only, and your own refreshments
extra to the above! - based on your surname.
A-F something Sweet
G-Z—something Savoury
Lets have some fun and feel free to
wear anything colourful and festive!
We look forward to seeing you all!
CHRISTMAS HAMPER—£1 per ticket
- keep a look out for this on display at the Flying Childers and various events
leading up to Christmas —the winning ticket will be drawn at the
Christmas Party on Sat 14th December.
Hamper includes: 3 bottles of wine, various beers & cider bottles / Christmas
Cake /Childers jams and pickles / Chocolates / Body & hand creams
If you wish to donate anything else to go in the hamper
—then please let Jill know!
Raffle tickets available at the displayed events and
from Jill Avent 01629 636510
9 LESSONS AND CAROLS - Stanton Village Church
Sunday December 22nd 6.30pm
CAROL SINGING AROUND STANTON VILLAGE
Monday 23rd December – 6.30pm - starting at the top of Birchover
road. Please join us, the more the merrier and don’t forget your torch.
MONTH AT A GLANCE
DECEMBER
Tues 3rd:
Thurs 5th:
Fri 6th:
Sat 7th:
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Sun 8th:
Tues 10th:
Wed 11th:
Sat 14th:
Sun 15th:
Thurs 19th:
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Mon 23rd:
Sun 29th:
Decorating Village Hall for Christmas—10am
Acoustic Night—Flying Childers 8.30pm
“A River in Time” by Christine Gregory. Talk promoting her
book on the Bradford Dale. Including refreshments and a
Christmas Stall in Stanton Village Hall 7pm
Birchover Christmas Fair 10.30—12.30 Reading room
Christmas Cookery Competition—Flying Childers
Christmas lights turned on— Mulled wine and mince pies on
the Green 5pm
Coffee Club Village Hall 10.30am—12 noon
Backgammon Night—Flying Childers 8pm
Christmas “Street” Party in Village Hall 4-7pm
Knockout dominoes (singles)—Flying Childers 8pm
Quiz Night—Flying Childers 9pm
Winster Guisers - Druid Inn, Birchover 8.15pm
The Tart Town Serenaders Silver Band—FC 8pm
Winster Guisers - Red Lion, Birchover 9pm
Stanton Carol Singing 6.30pm
Birchover Christmas Carol Singing 6pm
Carol Singing around Stanton 6.30pm
Knockout dominoes (doubles)—Flying Childers 8pm
JANUARY 2014
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Acoustic night—Flying Childers 8.30pm
Stanton Pantomime evening performance
Stanton Pantomime matinee and evening performance
Tuesday Cheese—Flying Childers 8pm
Backgammon Night—Flying Childers 8pm
Coffee Club—Village Hall 10.30am—12 noon
PCC meeting—Stanton Lees Chapel 7.30pm
Burns Night—Flying Childers
Book Club—Flying Childers 7.30pm
Quiz Night—Flying Childers 9pm
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT IN BIRCHOVER VILLAGE
YULETIDE FAYRE SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBER - 10.30 AM – 12.30 PM
BIRCHOVER VILLAGE HALL - FREE ENTRY….. FAMILY FUN….
Santa’s Grotto…
Decorate and take home a Gingerbread House (they make great gifts!)
Christmas Funny Faces Cupcake Decorating……..
Music/Carol Singing…Burst a Balloon Tombola …Raffle..........Or just call in
for a cup of tea and a chat
Tea/Coffee/Mince Pies/Shortbread.
WINSTER GUISERS
FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER - The Druid (8.15 pm)
SATURDAY, 21 DECEMBER - The Red Lion (9.00 pm)
GET THERE EARLY!….to see a Traditional Christmas Folk Play…
Guising is a local tradition better known around England as Mumming. The
dictionary tells us that a ‘mummer’ is one who ‘masquerades’ in a folk play
usually at Christmas whilst a ’Guiser’ is a person in disguise.
The Winster tradition, characters and costumes are based upon a photograph taken outside Winster Hall in C1870. This is the oldest existing photographic record of the mumming/guising tradition in the world today.
CAROL SINGING SUNDAY, 22 DECEMBER - Meet at The Tank at 6 pm,
Carol singing around the village and then join Matteo and Alyson at
The Red Lion for a glass of Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie – don’t forget your
jingle bells and festive hats!
Everyone Welcome… come along and join in the fun – all fundraising
towards next year’s carnival.
BAKEWELL CHRISTMAS TREEFEST
Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Church
Bakewell
WOW, WHAT A FANTASTIC RESPONSE! Over a
hundred groups and organizations have kindly
agreed to take part in our Community Festival of
Trees event at All Saints this year and we are
hugely grateful to them all.
The magical Festival starts with the Tree light Switch On and opening service
at 7pm on Thursday, 12th December. This is always a `WOW!’ moment
for all ages. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.
From Friday, 13th until Saturday 21st the trees can be enjoyed from
10am until 5pm and refreshments will be available from 11:00 am until 4pm.
On Sundays church will be open from 12 noon and refreshments will be
available from 1:30pm. By popular demand, church will remain open until
9pm on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th December- mulled wine will
enhance your viewing!
The Festival closes with the Community Carol Service on Sunday 22nd at
6:00pm. This is always a very special occasion.
A treat this year will be The Gentlemen of Jazz, who will entertain us on
Friday, 20th December at 7:00pm. Tickets cost £7.50 and the price includes a
glass of wine. This promises to be a very enjoyable evening and a welcome
addition to the Festival.
Come and enjoy the Festival of Trees with friends and family and any
members of organizations you might belong to. Come more than once
- you will see something new every time!
All proceeds from the Festival will go towards the
All Saints Church Roof Appeal.
COFFEE CLUB
Held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall
See “Month at a Glance” calendar for the full list.
Next one….....Tuesday 10th December
10.30—12 noon
Anyone needing a lift please call any of these numbers to
arrange: Jean 636417, Elizabeth 630066
IT’S STANTOMINE TIME! ….DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT........
... Dick Whittington and his Cat head for the bright
lights of Ches Vegas in search of fame and fortune
but soon find themselves embroiled in
an imbroglio of love, ambition, extortion, deceit,
crisps and tea.
Come along and find out if Dick and his Cat,
with the help of their glamorous allies the
Stale Divas, prevail.
The panto will be performed on
Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th January
in Stanton Village Hall
two evening performances and a Sat matinee!
Adults £3.00 (including a glass of wine
and a mince pie ) Children £1.50)
Tickets available from Jo Wild 636696 /
jojo.wild@gmail.com after 10th Dec
STANTON IN PEAK PRIMARY SCHOOL
School has been working towards gaining accreditation for high quality
provision in the Arts over the last year and were recently awarded with
the Artsmark from Trinity College, London. The children and staff are
very proud of this achievement.
Christmas activities are well underway and the children are now looking
forward to visiting Derby Assembly Rooms to see this years Pantomime.
The school are going as a whole school trip and are travelling by train
from Matlock.
Children in Need Appeal
The children recently supported the Children in Need Appeal, raising
£105.25 by dressing in crazy clothes and buying and selling cakes during
the afternoon. Thank you to all who made cakes for this fund raising day.
STANTON IN PEAK - BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS
Many thanks to all those who helped organise this event
and to everyone who helped out on the night.
And thank you to all who donated to the GUY and BUCKETS,
which helped fund the fireworks! Great show!!
STANTON IN PEAK GOLF SOCIETY
The 2013 Stanton In The Peak golf Society season was concluded on the
presentation evening at the Flying Childers in October where the winning
team received the prestigious Flying Childers Golf Shield. The winning
team were Kaz Mellor, Bob (Bandito) Simcock and James Bailey. They
won by a convincing lead and although the weather again proved difficult
this year, all agreed that it was great fun and all are looking forward to
next year. The individual cup was won by Bob (Bandito) Simcock, who
walked away easily with the competition. Bob has made great progress this
year taking 10 strokes off his handicap, congratulations Bob. Anyone who
would like to join the Stanton In The Peak Golf Society next year please
contact either Alan Coppock (01629 636417) or Ian Avent (01629 636510)
STANTON PARISH COUNCIL
MATTHEW LOVELL
Council welcomed Ian Mortimore to its meeting and co-opted him to the
vacancy, however sadly we report another vacancy and we are therefore
seeking another volunteer. With 5 councillors resident in Stanton in Peak
and 1 in Stanton Lees, council would welcome an applicant from Warren
Carr, Stanton Lees, Pilhough or Congreave to fill this post though all
parishioners are eligible. Please contact the clerk or a councillor if you
are interested.
The meeting discussed proposed changes at Dale View Quarry and
objected to the installation of a Wire Saw as it didn’t think long term
noise pollution issues were adequately addressed in the application.
A report was received from the public section of the Peak Park Planning
Committee meeting where despite eloquent efforts from parishioners,
the quarry owners have been given four months to complete the ROMP
to allow Stanton Moor Quarry to be considered for working. Council is at
a loss to understand how this is even being considered and is planning
to host a public meeting and ask all parties to explain what is happening.
More information on this will be published in the February edition of Snail.
Council thanked all those who rallied to ensure the hit and run damage
to the war memorial steps was repaired in time for Remembrance and is
asking Highways what steps can be taken to stop vehicles parking across
the monument as not only does this damage the tarmac edging but when
a vehicle is parked on the church corner emergency vehicles would find it
extremely difficult to get through. Please do not park in front of the
War Memorial.
Grit Bins. Council has 5 bins located through the parish, 2 in Stanton in
Peak (on the lower village boundary and by the green), 2 in Stanton Lees
(Chapel car park and Lees Road) and one at Pilhough crossroads.
These bins are refilled by the Parish Council and if empty please contact
Councillor Morris on 07715373666 who has volunteered to refill our bins.
Any other bins in the parish and the mounds left on the roadside are the
responsibility of Derbyshire County Council Highways and should be reported through their excellent online winter reporting service when stocks are
depleted.
Council discussed the finances and noted the revised deadline means that
a decision on Precept will be taken at its January meeting in Stanton Lees
Chapel at 7.30pm on 19th January 2014.
STANTON IN PEAK VILLAGE HALL
A great facility for any occasion, suitable for all types of events or
meetings, parties, plays, talks, get-togethers, meals, craft sessions,
coffee mornings, fund raising events.
To hire the Village Hall, please contact Hilary Campbell on 01629 636902 or
email hilary.campbell292@btinternet.com.
For residents of the parish, the cost per session is £5. ..no hourly hire rate,
just a flat rate charge.
For individuals not residing in the parish, the cost is £5.50 per hour.
For organisations, the cost is £10 per hour.
What`s on offer ?
A lovely centrally heated hall accommodating up to 50, with new
comfortable chairs, stacking tables, large flat screen TV, and free WiFi.
The hall is equipped with disco lights, projector and screen and sound
system. The kitchen area has a fridge, gas hob, electric oven, microwave,
brand new crockery set ( 50 dinner plates, side plates, bowls, cups,
saucers, glasses ). There is a new wall mounted water heater, and plenty of
insulated cafetieres, tea pots, jugs and pans.
The gym, located in the undercroft, has a range of fitness equipment,
including a cross –trainer, treadmill, punchbag, rowing machine and
weight lifting equipment.
To join the Village Hall gym, please contact Robert Alan-Haven on 01629
636788
There is also a three quarter size snooker table, with suspended lighting.
Why not come and have a look ? You`ll be surprised !
For bookings contact: Hilary Campbell 636902
Gym Membership: Robert Alan–Haven 636788
Village Hall Secretary: Sue Reed 636116
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat,
but that's still weeks away, so don't worry 'bout that!
But, it is time to think about tidying your firewood into a
custom-built logstore, having those lethally slippy paths
jetwashed before someone hurts themselves, and getting
those last DIY jobs and bits of decorating done before
your in-laws descend for the festivities.
Give Andy a call on 07887 546959 and you're sorted!
Open on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon
at Stanton Village Hall
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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE SERVICES?
In addition to postal services, we can also provide:
Banking facilities – withdrawals, cash and cheque deposits for most
banks and cash withdrawals for Post Office card account holders
Euro’s and foreign currency available to order
Telephone/Broadband services – including WiFi packages
Instant Saver, ISA’s, Growth Bonds, Life Assurance for the over 50’s
Car/Lorry Tax Licenses issued
Credit card which can be used abroad with no charge
Travel insurance, voted the best for the past 5 years
MoneyGram services to any country in the world
All for One Gift Vouchers from £10 which can be used in more than
55 shops and on-line
Insurance for Car, Van, Home and Pets
STANTON BOOK CLUB
Date of next meeting is Tuesday 28 January
at 7.30pm in the Flying Childers.
All welcome ! We are reading
"Instructions for a Heatwave " by Maggie O’Farrell.
If you would like to borrow a copy, please collect from
Flying Childers where there is a signing in book.
Hilary 636902
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, STANTON IN PEAK
DECEMBER
1 - 9.30am
8 - 8.30am
15 - 9.30am
22 - 6.30pm
24 - 9.45pm
29 - 9.30am
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Christingle Service
9 Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve Holy Communion
United Benefice HC at BIRCHOVER
CAROL SINGING ROUND THE VILLAGE:
Monday 23 December – 6.30pm at the top of Birchover road. Please join
us, the more the merrier, don’t forget your torch.
JANUARY 2014
5 - 9.30am
Morning Prayer
12 - 8.30am
Holy Communion
19 - 9.30am
Family Service
26 - 9.30am
Joint Holy Communion at STANTON
A Warm welcome awaits you at Stanton Lees Chapel
Lord’s Day:
8am Prayer Meeting: 10am Explorers and Bible Class
2.30pm and 6.30pm Divine Worship
Each Monday:
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Each Wednesday: 7.30pm Bible Study
Each Friday at Joseph Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale:
6 - 7.15pm
Wayfinders Ages 5 - 10
7.30 - 9pm
Wayfinders Ages 11+
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY (22nd Dec)
2.30pm CAROL SERVICE
6.30pm THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP 10.30AM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS WORSHIP
Thought for December and January
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”
John 3:16
WE WISH ALL READERS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Peter Hulland, Jasmine Cottage 01629 732216
Christmas Domino Knockout Competitions - The singles competition
will be held on Sunday 15th December and the doubles on Sunday
29th. Starting time for both nights will be 8pm. Refreshments will be
provided. Please note: we will need names and entry fee (£2 per person
per competition) before each date - Saturday at the latest- so that the
draw can take place and games can get under way quickly on the night.
Raffle included in the entry fee. Proceeds will go to ‘Just for Dogs’ at
Brailsford near Ashbourne. Do join in - you don’t have to be an expert.
Please note: We are no longer running the monthly domino competitions
on the last Sunday - but if anyone would still like to come we will have
some friendly games from about 9pm along with a bit of supper!.
JANUARY DATES
Thurs 2nd -Acoustic Night
Tues 7th - ‘Tuesday Cheese’
Wed 8th - Backgammon,
Thurs 23rd ‘Burns Night’
Thurs 30th -Quiz.
We have moved the quiz on a week to accommodate Burns Night. If anyone is interested in coming to ‘Burns’ please let us know as we are taking
names. It is a good fun evening - poems, toasts, lots of tartan & a haggis
supper.
THE FLYING CHILDERS PUB SHOP and REDDY’S MEALS
Shop’ - we have a small selection of provisions including some homemade
goodies (jam, marmalade, chutney) & bread is available at the weekend .
If you would like some lovely freshly baked bread for the weekend or
delicious croissants etc -please let us know by Thursday and it be here
Saturday morning.
Reddy’s Meals- a varying selection of delicious home cooked frozen
meals are available from the pub- please ask at the bar or take a leaflet.
‘Shoppy’ goods are available during pub opening times but please ring if
you need something at any other time.
THE FLYING CHILDERS
01629 636333
www.flyingchilders.com
Wed, Thurs, Fri 12-2pm
Sat & Sun 12-3pm
Light Lunches 12-2pm
Every evening from 7pm
DECEMBER EVENTS
Tuesday Cheese - postponed until the new year when it will resume as
a monthly event ( first Tuesday of the month.)
Thurs 5th - Acoustic Night - aiming for a Christmas party atmosphere
to this one! Do come along - sing, play, join in or just enjoy listening to
the music. From around 8.30pm.
Saturday 7th Christmas Cookery Competition! This years theme is
‘A savoury quiche for a Christmas buffet’
Anyone can enter - please bring your masterpiece in to the pub by 8pm,
after which they will be judged and then we can all tuck in!! Do label
your entry but don’t include your name.
Wed 11th - Backgammon- now every second Wednesday of the month.
Again, an informal, friendly evening for anyone who enjoys a game of
backgammon - or if you would like to learn you would be more than
welcome. Any time after 8pm. If you don’t want to play backgammon
- we also have dominoes, cards and shove halfpenny!
Thurs 19th -Quiz Night - 9pm. Monthly fun quiz- £1 per person
includes entry and refreshments afterwards.
Please note this is a week earlier than usual.
Sat 21st - ‘The Tart Town Serenaders Silver Band’ a small group
belonging to Bakewell Silver band will be performing a selection of carols
in the pub from around 8pm. Please come along & join in with the carols.
Christmas & New Year - information on opening hours will be available
in the pub shortly - also on the website and on the Facebook page.( Some
hours may be slightly different) We will, as usual, provide refreshments on
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day (evening) and New Years Eve
A BIG THANKS to all those that sponsor and
contribute articles for the SNAIL
WISHING EVERYONE
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS EVENTS!!
There will be no January SNAIL—but look out
for us again in FEBRUARY 2014!
STANTON IN PEAK OPEN GARDENS 2014
The date for next year has been confirmed as
Saturday7th and Sunday 8th June.
This is 3 weeks later than this year—so hopefully the Stanton Gardens
will be looking a bit more colourful by then! Several later dates were
considered but they unfortunately clashed with many other local
events already booked in the surrounding area.
Please keep a look out in SNAIL 2014 for details of future planning
meetings regarding this event and hopefully get involved
where you can or want to!
Please contact Jill Avent - jillavent@hotmail.co.uk Mobile 07971 410339 —
if you wish to have anything printed in SNAIL.
Please contact Charlie Watson - charlie.watson@btinternet.com if you
would like to sponsor SNAIL. For business sponsors, £30 will cover a year’s
advertising - otherwise, individual contributions of any amount are greatly
appreciated. Thank you to all our sponsors!
Please contact Alan Coppock - mail@stanton-in-peak.co.uk - if you have
any suggestions or wish to put anything on the village website.
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