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November 2014
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VILLAGE
Village Hall
Photos contributed by Andrew Bradbury
Autumn 2014
CHAIRMAN’S COLUMN
Hard to believe that summer is over, and what
a great one we’ve had. But after week upon
week of hot sunny days and still nights, the
few days running up to Coal Aston Gala
gave us some concern, with rain and wind in
the forecast.
GALA WEEKEND
We needn’t have worried, because once again
we were blessed with a stunning day which
brought the crowds out in their hundreds to
enjoy what must surely be the social highlight
of a Coal Aston year. Our Gala team excelled
themselves this year with new attractions
and stalls added to the usual favourites,
topped off with a fantastic flypast by the RAF
Spitfire. Combined with the wonderful well
dressing, and rounded off with Johnny and The
Moondogs in concert, we can look back on this
year’s Gala as arguably the best yet.
Once again, we enjoyed an excellent Gala Weekend. After
some early morning rain, the weather became very kind and
settled into a glorious day of sunshine and summer clouds. The
proceedings were formally opened by Dronfield Town Mayor, Cllr
Sue Allsop at 12:30, and the Blessing of the Well Dressing took
place at 13:45.
tug-of-war. Gala Day ended with a Concert
in the Village Hall, featuring Johnny and the
Moondogs, hosted and supported by Scuppered.
Throughout the afternoon there was great
activity at the numerous stalls, many of which
were raising funds for a number of local
charities. At 14:35, everything suddenly stopped
as we enjoyed another spectacular fly-past by a
Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
We were saddened recently to hear of the
passing of our long standing Trustee Terry
Barker, and our condolences go to his family at
this sad time. The role of Trustee is important
within the constitution of our charitable status.
Whilst not having any active involvement in
the day-to-day running of the Village Hall, the
Trustee would be called in the unlikely event
that the viability of the Village Hall became
fragile and a winding up of its affairs became
necessary. The Trustees attend our Annual
General Meeting where they are kept abreast of
all relevant matters which might affect future
viability. We may soon be obliged to appoint a
replacement trustee and would be pleased to
hear from anyone, preferably local, who might
consider taking on this important role.
To complete the weekend, on Sunday 6th July
in the Village Hall, there was an exhibition of
paintings, art works and crafts by the Royle Art
Group and Heather Vickers, together with a
display of Meccano models and photographs of
This year we welcomed Shine choir and once
again Lenthall Infants School gave a display
of May Pole Dancing. Visitors were also kept
entertained by the street organ, Punch & Judy,
bouncy castle, roundabout, fire engine, bowling,
and a fine display of classic cars. The afternoon
was rounded off when younger visitors keenly
participated in races, after watching the annual
Coal Aston aerodrome.
To the many who gave their support to the
Gala Weekend, the Village Hall Management
Committee members express their
sincere thanks.
Coal Aston
Village Voice
Centre Pages
There’s an excellent programme of events
running through Autumn up to Christmas.
Check out our diary under the heading
‘Calendar’ at our new website www.
coalastonhall.org. We are always pleased
to see new faces and you can be sure of a
warm welcome.
Peter Gray
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EVENTIES chart-toppers Showaddywaddy (pictured) are
to be the headline act at next summer’s Dronfield Party
in the Park.
With no fewer than 23 hit singles under their belts, plus 15 massive
selling albums and more than 50 appearances on Top of the Pops, the
Leicester-based outfit delighted in putting fun into the charts.
Their string of hits included ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘When’, ‘You
Got What It Takes’, ‘Three Steps To Heaven’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’,
‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘I Wonder Why’ and ‘A Little Bit of Soap’.
They remain a hugely popular act with their colourful live show and
perform the world over. Now, well into the 21st Century, the demand
for this legendary band is every bit as strong, serving as a testament
to their outstanding reputation as live artists.
The Saturday, July 11th, bill is also set to include Christie - famed for
their early 1970s recordings ‘Yellow River’ and ‘San Bernadino’ - plus,
by popular demand, a return to the big stage by Take That tribute band
Rule The World - such a big hit at the 2014 event.
An Abba tribute band will complete the summer 2015 line-up
Ticket information for the charity Cliffe Park event, organised by
Dronfield Town Council, is set to be announced next month.
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IC Gleadall is used to
making headlines with
her singing sister Fran,
not least for supporting good
causes with many of their
concerts.
Now she is making the running
on her own, competing in
athletics events.
Nic, pictured right, was first
female home in the recent
Chesterfield Half-Marathon.
Picture: Claire Davison
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Dronfield Town Mayor,
Coun Sue Allsop,
hand-in-hand with
former American
President Ronald
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T
HIS past month John and I have been on our main
holiday, a river cruise, with friends, on the River Danube.
Starting in Vienna, we went upstream as far as Passau, in
Germany, and then downstream to Budapest, in Hungary, making
several stops and excursions along the way. We then had a
further three days to explore Budapest, which turned out to be a
lovely city.
We walked miles, but had a wonderful time and where else can you
hold hands with Ronald Reagan? However, I can tell you, that the
Danube is definitely not blue!
Monday the 29th saw a highly successful “Indian Night”, held in
support of The Mayor’s Charity Fund, at The Mint Leaf Restaurant
Green Lane. My thanks go to Ali and his staff for all the trouble they
took over the menu. The food was, as usual, delicious.
Entertainment was supplied by Chris Firminger and friends who hit
just the right note, forgive the pun, with the music, so a big “thank you”
to them.
Everyone seemed to have a great time, and my thanks go to all those
who supported the event. Hopefully we will have a similar evening, at
The Mint Leaf, in the spring.
Meanwhile, there seems to be a definite “back-endish” feel, as my
grandma would say, to the mornings, and I suspect autumn is upon us,
in spite of the mild days we have been enjoying.
Of course, November will soon be here, and in this centenary year,
Remembrance Day will have special significance. I will be starting the
local Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal on October 25th and I hope
you will give your support, remembering that, for many, this is not
something which happens once a year, but is something that is part of
every day.
Coun Sue Allsop
Dronfield Town Mayor
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National honour for Eye
For the second
year running,
Dronfield Eye has
picked up a
prestigious
national award
Dronfield Eye editor Mike Firth at the National Magazine Publishers’ Awards
H
ERE at Dronfield Eye, we pride ourselves on offering you a variety of interesting news and feature
articles to enjoy each month, accompanied by the brightest local photographs.
Now the quality of this publication’s editorial
He added: “We are often told by readers and
content has been recognised on a national stage.
advertisers just how much they appreciate our magazine
Hundreds of publications from dozens of
being around. We know how much people enjoy reading
companies featured at the 2014 Independent Magazine
it, but it is very nice indeed to be honoured at such a
Publishers’ Conference and Awards and Dronfield
prestigious national industry gathering.
Eye was presented with one of the prestigious event’s
“We pride ourselves on the amount of relevant local
top trophies.
editorial our magazine includes each month. It’s also
Heron Publications, the company
important for our advertisers too,
responsible for the local monthly
because the more time people spend
title, finished runner-up in the
reading Dronfield Eye, the more
‘Best Magazine Editorial’ class chance they have of having their
the most fiercely contested
messages noticed.
category.
“Although this particular award
Said delighted editor Mike Firth:
recognises our magazine’s editorial
“We were thrilled to receive a
excellence, it is a reflection of the
Highly Commended
similar accolade a year ago for
standards of Dronfield Eye as a
the excellent quality of our
whole, plus the other local
front pages, but this particular
magazines we publish.”
EYE
DRONFIELD
category judged the standard of
Dronfield Eye is now entering its
editorial running throughout our
tenth year of publication and is
magazine.
carefully delivered free of charge
“The number of entries overall
each month to homes throughout
had increased by more than 200%
the town, plus Coal Aston,
this year and the conference and
Holmesfield, Unstone, Apperknowle, Barlow,
awards night featured many excellent publications from
Millthorpe, Troway, Cowley and Hundall.
magazine owners throughout Britain.
Other free local magazines produced by Heron
Publications are Active8 in Sheffield 8, Twist in
“There were even entries from magazines in Spain
Chesterfield and Wings in Wingerworth, Tupton, Ashover
and Australia, so to be presented with the runner-up
and Clay Cross. In addition, the company also publishes
‘Highly Commended’ trophy was indeed an
the local paid-for nostalgia magazine, My Kind of Town.
achievement.”
Mike said that several of the stories considered by the
independent judging team had been written by his
editorial colleague Deborah Wain, who joined the
Dronfield Eye team in January 2014.
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• The Independent Magazine Publishers’ Awards are run
annually by Fareham-based company, Quay Pages, and
Mike Firth received the trophy from their managing
director, Coralie Todd.
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and Sport will both organise your holiday and
make sure you have tip-top kit for the experience.
Family-run Ski and Sport started up in the town 15 years ago to offer
a uniquely comprehensive service combining travel arrangements with
supplying essential equipment and skiwear.
On the travel side, the company is fully bonded and insured and
completely ATOL and ABTA protected for its clients' peace of mind. It
has evolved into one of the country’s leading specialists in carefullychosen Italian resorts and has run ski holidays for thousands of
schoolchildren utilising its extensive contacts.
The business is now starting an exciting new chapter after moving in
to smart new premises on Sheffield Road which has a clothing and
equipment superstore on the upper floor to cater for all budgets and
needs.
Director David Pinder runs the company with dad Ian, his wife Sam
and Ian’s wife Paula. He first went skiing as a four-year-old and has
remained passionate about it ever since.
Of the new base, he said: “We’ve been waiting for an opportunity to
acquire premises like this, located on a main road and a perfect fit in
terms of size.
“We want to let people know that we’re open here and are a one-stop
shop for skiers for tailor-made holidays, ski and snowboard
maintenance and repairs, plus attractive products across the board for
both adults and children.
“We’re experienced and offer a friendly service with help and advice
all part of what we do.”
Ski and Sport also has a new full custom fit service for ski boots using
advanced moulding techniques to make boots as comfortable as
possible.
If snow comes to Dronfield this winter, the shop will be on hand for
sledges and moon boots as well as hats, gloves and other winterwear
to keep everyone in the family warm.
From the beginning of November, Ski and Sport will be open
seven days a week Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Saturday,
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Ski and Sport is active during the summer months too. It
has developed a Spanish and Italian sports tours
programme, including visits to FC Barcelona and AC and
Inter Milan San Siro Stadia, and can arrange fixtures
against local teams. The company also runs a range of
cultural trips in the UK and abroad. Call in at the
Dronfield shop, also, for everyday track suits and
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Trevor’s Vietnam mission
Facing a 470km
cycle ride in
tropical
surroundings is
Dronfield’s
Trevor Back
D
RONFIELD man Trevor Back is taking on a 470km cycling
challenge from Vietnam to Cambodia to raise funds for
the Alzheimer's Society.
Trevor will pedal from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Angkor Wat in
Cambodia in tropical heat in February. He is self-financing the trip and
hopes to raise over £1,800.
Trevor explained: ‘I decided to take part after taking early retirement, at
60, after 37 years working as a social worker, 35 of those for Sheffield
City Council and the last 23 years as a mental health social worker. In
my work I came across people with dementia and saw the massive
impact on them and their families.”
In addition, the charity helped to support Trevor’s own family when his
father developed the disease during the final six years of his life.
Trevor continued: “I remember the distress I experienced the first time
he didn’t recognise me or know that he even had a son. As his condition
progressed, he didn’t appear to remember anything beyond his
childhood. He eventually had to live in a nursing home. He needed a lot
of personal care and didn’t appear to have any understanding of what
was going on around him. He could become disinhibited, volatile and
unpredictable. He was a Second World War veteran, a dignified man
and in his twilight years Alzheimer’s robbed him of his dignity.
“It’s great to think that I will be raising funds to help support people to
live well with dementia today and fund research to find a cure for
tomorrow.’
Jeremy Hughes, chief executive at the Alzheimer’s Society, said: “We
are delighted that Trevor is giving his time to support Alzheimer’s
Society. One in three people over 65 will die with dementia. It is more
than just memory loss; it robs people of their lives and has a devastating
impact on families and loved ones.”
To sponsor Trevor, call 01246 412480 or visit his page, Trevor Back, on
the Just Giving website.
Showing his support for the
Alzheimer’s Society is Trevor Back
Rio at Millthorpe
HE summer held out for local band
Grin Factor's recent Rio Carnivalthemed fancy dress gig at
Holmesfield Cricket Club's annual
fundraiser.
T
This is the fifth year that Grin Factor from left, Rob Oxley, Pete Dungworth and
Steve Bark - have played at the Millthorpebased club's event. Previous themes
have been James Bond, Pirates of the
Caribbean, The Olympics and Super
Heroes.
Grant boost for local cricketers
LOCAL cricket club has
space to grow thanks to
£5,500 of funding from a
community grants scheme.
A
Hundall Cricket Club has two
senior teams and several junior
squads using its facilities at
Windmill Lane. It successfully
applied to Viridor Credits Environmental Company in order
to extend the club’s pavilion to store kit and to build a new
club garage.
The work was completed earlier this year and chairman,
Neil Vaughan, said the project was already making a huge
difference to the club, which takes players from the age of
five.
He said: “We’re a thriving cricket club with some good
players coming through the system and we really want to
build on that. Parents are realising that, like rugby, the
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game has standards and is played
in the right spirit.
“We’re really pleased to have got
this funding. It’s greatly improved
facilities and will help us to attract
more players in the future.”
Other improvements at the club
over recent years include groundlevelling work, top quality covers to protect the wicket and
international-class nets, paid for by Sport England.
Viridor Credits Environmental Company, an independent
charity, was established in 2001 to distribute funding to
projects around Viridor’s sites via the Landfill Communities
Fund.
Anyone who is interested in playing for Hundall, at either
junior or senior level, should contact Neil by emailing
jomvaughan@hotmail.com or ringing 07875 079089 or
01246 204388.
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It’s a domestic issue too
Local Member of
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Natascha Engel,
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voted in favour of
air strikes in Iraq
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ARLIAMENT was recalled for a special sitting to decide on whether we should
go to war in the Middle East.
Whether or not to commit ourselves to military action is the hardest decision an
MP has to make because innocent lives will be lost, whether we get involved or not.
When Parliament was recalled last summer for a vote on whether we should intervene
in Syria, I voted against it. I was deeply concerned about who we were arming and who
we were fighting in Syria. Just because Assad is a monstrous dictator does not make his
enemies into our friends.
The events in Syria since that vote demonstrated that we did the right thing not
intervening that time. But I think over the last months, things changed. The emergence of
Islamic State (ISL) which has morphed out of al-Qaeda with added horrors, the pictures
of beheadings, the hostage-taking of aid workers, the brutal murder of men and male
children, the capture and enslavement of women and children, all these have changed
the way that people in this country feel about Iraq, Syria and the wider Middle East.
The shock of hearing the Jihadis speaking with English accents drove home to many
people that this is not only about foreign affairs. It is very much a domestic problem too.
So when the Government set out its case for responding to a call for help from the Iraqi
government for air power, I voted for it. I don’t think air strikes alone will solve the
Natascha Engel MP: ‘It was a
problem that ISL presents us with but I think it is important that we take part in trying to
vote for the least bad option’
address ISL as a real threat to us and our way of life.
ISL has perverted the cause of Islam. It is not Islamic. It is terrorist. It is important that we in the West do not mistake
their actions and blame a religion which is historically peace-loving.
As many people said during the debate last week, terrorism is an ideology that must be defeated through education
and persuasion. At the same time as engaging militarily, we must engage equally with our communities from which
young men and women are being inspired to join ISL. We must address their disaffection and their alienation and
understand why they are turning against peaceful and democratic solutions in favour of barbarism and extreme,
sometimes suicidal, violence.
Dealing with ISL and the consequences of engaging in military action will last for many years. I wish we were not in this
position, that ISL did not exist, that there were peace in the Middle East, but I don’t think we can turn away from something
as important as this.
As awful as it is to vote for war, I think on this occasion it was a vote for the least bad option and the only chance of
finding a long-term solution as long as it goes hand-in-hand with education and support, both in the areas where we are
engaged abroad as well as here at home.
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Dronfield ice hockey player Alex Graham
Call-up for ice cold Alex
Off to Canada to
represent England
at ice hockey in
the new year is
Dronfield
teenager Alex
Graham.
Deborah Wain
reports
A
DRONFIELD schoolboy’s cool performances on the ice hockey rink have led to him representing his
country at an international tournament in Canada.
Eleven-year-old Alex Graham, a pupil at Henry Fanshawe School, will be the youngest player in the England
Under-13s ice hockey squad when they line up for the International Pee Wee Tournament, in Quebec, in February.
Alex was first gripped by the high-action sport when he was taken to a
game by parents Sara and Alan at the tender age of three and went on to
pick up his first stick not long afterwards.
The news that he had been picked to play for England was reward for his
years of dedicated training but Alex loves every minute on the ice.
He said: “It’s part of my life. If I could be anywhere, I would choose the ice
rink. I’d rather be there than on holiday. I love playing, scoring and winning.”
Alex, a forward, has played for two Sheffield junior teams - the Samurai
and Lasers - but now is a member of the Bradford Bulldogs. Over the years
he has won dozens of trophies and medals. His aim is to eventually play for
Great Britain.
Dad Alan, who himself played ice hockey while growing up in Scotland,
said: “Ever since we took Alex to see the Sheffield Steelers play when he
was three, he's been involved in the sport. He’s set himself targets and gone
on to make them. He’s done extremely well and we’re very proud of him.”
Alex will spend two weeks in Canada, staying with a local family.
Temperatures will drop to minus-20 during his stay and he will experience
skating on an outdoor pond.
Ice hockey isnt Alex’s only sporting interest. He is adept on wheels as well
as on ice and is a member of roller hockey team, Killamarsh Khaos, as well
as playing for Dronfield Rugby Union Under-12s and sailing with his family.
The Grahams have appealed for any local businesses who might be
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Dronfield stage
group’s name change
RONFIELD Light Opera Group, which has been
producing live theatre in the town for more than 40 years,
is to change its name – but every other aspect of its
operation remains the same.
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Chairman Alan Powell said: “We have decided to change the name to
Dronfield Musical Theatre Group to more accurately describe what we
do. We have found that people find the term ‘Light Opera’ difficult to
define, and because everything we do in now described as musical
theatre, we decided it would be sensible to change.
“But it won’t make any difference to what we actually do. We will still
be producing three shows a year – in May, October and a pantomime
in January. The group’s latest production is The Card, a musical
comedy based on a novel of the same name by Arnold Bennett.
It is set in one of the five towns in The Potteries and was recently reworked for a successful season in the Open Air Theatre in London’s
Regents Park.
The Card is a lively tale of a young entrepreneur, the son of a washerwoman, who through enterprise and roguish skill becomes mayor of his
home town. The show has lots of fun and humour and has a bundle of
catchy songs, says producer Gavin Ward. Opening night is Wednesday,
October 22nd, and it continues to Saturday, October 25th, at 7.30 with
a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets: 01246 416364.
On top of the world
E
NERGETIC young streetdancers, many from Dronfield, put
in top performances in a contest for youngsters from
across the world.
Two crews and a duo trained by choreographers from Dronfield-based
Dancedaze triumphed in their categories in the United Dance
Organisation World Championships, in Glasgow. Other teams, duos
and soloists also did well.
Rich Hawke, owner of Dancedaze, said he was delighted with the
successes notched up by the talented youngsters who qualified for the
championships through regional events held throughout the year.
He said: “There were over 30 different countries represented over the
weekend and so the dancers did really well, and it’s credit to their hard
work and that of the choreographers who work for me.”
The group ‘Dark Cloud’ won the under-10s beginners/novice category
while ‘RJ Juniors’ won the under-14s novice section. Fourteen-yearolds Isobel Elston and Ellie-Rose Pickering, from Dronfield, won the
under-14s novice duo category. ‘The Business’ was fourth in the under14s advanced category and under-14s intermediate crew entrants
‘Rhythmic Jokers’ placed seventh.
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Kidney fund tops £12,000
Local kidney donor
Tracey Fisher has a
big charity day
planned for
November. Deborah
Wain reports
A
DRONFIELD woman who saved her
husband’s life by giving him a kidney is
staging her latest fund-raiser.
Tracey Fisher was found to be a transplant match for
husband Douglas and the couple underwent the
procedure in 2011. The experience itself, along with the
people Tracey met through the surgery, have inspired
her to so far raise more than £12,000 for the British
Kidney Patient Association through her campaign ‘My
Little Kidney Bean’.
Her next event will be a family fun day at Hill Top
Club, on 9th November, with all profits to the charity.
Tracey said: “Like other people, I was blissfully
unaware what it was like to have someone close who
is seriously ill. It’s been emotional and I want to help
other people in the same situation where I can.”
Douglas, a diabetic, had been ill for a number of
years and needed dialysis for renal failure when Tracey
was identified as a suitable donor.
Although Douglas still has some health problems, his
Tracey is pictured at a cheque presentation in the Dronfield
quality of life has greatly improved since the operation.
Junior School garden (back, second right) with pupils and,
His eyesight, which was deteriorating, has also
back from left, headteacher Martin Finch, parents
improved. The couple have three children, Cameron,
Katherine Shaw, Angela Moss and teacher Katie Sturdey
13, Alex, 12, and Kate, nine.
The fun day takes place from noon to 6pm and will feature stalls, face- painting and a DJ, as well as other attractions.
Entry is free.
Meanwhile, ‘My Little Kidney Bean’ has donated £1,500 to assist with a project to improve the garden at Dronfield Junior
School. Tracey was keen to thank the school for its support. Cameron and Alex are former pupils and Kate is currently at
the school.
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UPILS at Henry Fanshawe School are making the most of
a new fitness trail for use in PE classes and between
lessons.
A total of 18 pieces of kit were installed at the school over the
summer holiday on land next to the sports hall.
Staff believe the school is the only one in the area to boast such a
facility, which cost £20,000 and offers a mix of cardio and muscular
exercise aimed at both students and staff.
Assistant head Kevin Pickles said: “This is something the school has
wanted to establish for a number of years. From the first day of the
new term, it's proved extremely popular with the children and there's
always someone using it.
“Healthy children do better in school. We hope the equipment will
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Responder honoured
The dedication of a
Community First
Responder who gave
his time freely to the
people of Dronfield,
despite living at Totley,
has been recognised.
Mike Firth reports
Peter and Yasmin Stephenson receive the Mike Emmens Award, recognising the voluntary
work of the late George Stephenson, watched by Community First Responders
D
RONFIELD First Responders remembered two very special people in a presentation
ceremony at Coal Aston Village Hall.
An award, in memory of co-ordinator Mike Emmens who died at the beginning of the year, was
presented to the family of George Stephenson to recognise the outstanding work he did for the scheme before he
too sadly died.
Although living in Totley, George was a Dronfield Community First Responder for five years. He first volunteered
for the scheme after completing a first aid course through work.
Explained Joyce Emmens: “The award is to recognise Responders who have done something above and
beyond the norm. To come over from Totley every week to volunteer his time supporting people in our area was
terrific.”
Joyce presented the award to George’s proud widow Yasmin and son Peter.
Warning over PC
access scam
A
LOCAL computer expert has warned people to be on
their guard against cyber scammers.
Andrew Wardell, owner of Start2finish in Dronfield, is taking
up to 30 enquiries every week from people who fear they have been
targetted by criminals trying to gain access to their PC.
He reports a few cases each week when people have fallen victim
to the scam, requiring action to be taken to fix their computer.
Said Andrew: “I want to people to be aware of this scam and
prevent them from falling for it. The scammers trick people into
paying ‘support’ charges by running a fake site that offers anti-virus
downloads intentionally failing on installation and telling the user to
call the scammers.
“The fake tech support convinces victims that their machines have
a virus infection, install the software and charge annual fees. This
kind of scam has already cost victims millions of dollars around the
world.”
Andrew added that the criminals fraudulently use the names of
well-known companies like Microsoft and will also try to access
personal details and bank account information.
Andrew said internet users should be suspicous when ‘cold-called’.
“No reputable business should be ringing you up out of the blue
and asking for remote access to your PC,” he commented.
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Golfer Luke’s
a cut above
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S Europe was
overcoming the
US to clinch
this year's Ryder
Cup, an 11-year-old
player from Dronfield
secured a win in the
county's mini-tour for
promising young
players.
Henry Fanshawe
School pupil Luke
Turner (right) finished
joint first in the Under14s category of the Derbyshire Futures
Tour after playing in nine events at different
courses in Derbyshire. It followed his win
last year in the Under-10s category.
Luke has been coached by Robbie
Bennett since the age of four, and is a
member at Hallowes Golf Club. He has
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Billy’s monster pumpkin
Dronfield gardener
Billy Cobb prides
himself on growing
huge pumpkins
each year, but 2014
has provided a
bumper harvest.
Deborah Wain
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W
ILL you be carving a pumpkin for
Hallowe’en?
Imagine getting to grips with this monster-sized
squash grown by great-grandfather Billy Cobb at his
Dronfield allotment. Billy, aged 83, produced two giant
pumpkins from seed and says he could almost see them
growing before his eyes!
Billy has donated the pumpkins for 'guess the weight'
competitions to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice and
Sheffield Children's Hospital. The bigger of the two is
currently at Dunston Nurseries. Ashgate Hospice staff will
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reveal the weight around Hallowe’en.
Billy, who has had an allotment at Snape Hill for almost
half-a-century, said he had been growing pumpkins for
eight years but this year's crop has been his best yet.
He said: "It amazed me how the larger of the two just
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grow an even bigger pumpkin next year."
Pictured with Billy are his grandchildren
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“The Armed Man –
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The centenary of the beginning of World War I
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a performance of Karl Jenkins’ famous and
very popular work, and for this occasion
accompanied by a full orchestra.
The performance is on
Remembrance Sunday, November 9th
at 7pm in the Dronfield Civic Hall,
beginning with readings and music, and followed by
“The Armed Man”. The initiative came from members
of the Jubilaté Singers, who took up the idea
enthusiastically, soon to be joined by the Barlow Singers,
and members of other choirs.
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Obviously, the vote was not a common occurrence; Scotland and
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have had many consequences, both positive and negative.
Another thing that made the vote unique was the fact that 16 and
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Danny Alexander, Senior Lib Dem minister and Scottish MP,
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anybody under this age should not be allowed to vote. However,
the Lib Dems and Labour leader, Ed Miliband, along with a number
of other parties, believe 16 and 17-year-olds should be allowed to
vote.
Many in favour of voting from the age of 16 argue that most rely
on Government-funded public transport and schools but have no
influence over the policies that affect these. It also encourages
young people to be part of society and acknowledge their
responsibility.
Society accepts that 16-year-olds can make rational, important
decisions and in the UK it is possible to join the Army, pay tax, work full
time (currently) and make other decisions that could essentially change
a person’s life. So why not vote? Surely, politics affects their lives,
every single day.
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our products, call into our showroom for a friendly,
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For now, it is highly unlikely that the General Election voting age will
decrease in the UK, however, with the debate continuing, perhaps one
day, 16 and 17-year-olds voting will be a common event.
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Village Hall
Photos contributed by Andrew Bradbury
Autumn 2014
CHAIRMAN’S COLUMN
Hard to believe that summer is over, and what
a great one we’ve had. But after week upon
week of hot sunny days and still nights, the
few days running up to Coal Aston Gala
gave us some concern, with rain and wind in
the forecast.
GALA WEEKEND
We needn’t have worried, because once again
we were blessed with a stunning day which
brought the crowds out in their hundreds to
enjoy what must surely be the social highlight
of a Coal Aston year. Our Gala team excelled
themselves this year with new attractions
and stalls added to the usual favourites,
topped off with a fantastic flypast by the RAF
Spitfire. Combined with the wonderful well
dressing, and rounded off with Johnny and The
Moondogs in concert, we can look back on this
year’s Gala as arguably the best yet.
Once again, we enjoyed an excellent Gala Weekend. After
some early morning rain, the weather became very kind and
settled into a glorious day of sunshine and summer clouds. The
proceedings were formally opened by Dronfield Town Mayor, Cllr
Sue Allsop at 12:30, and the Blessing of the Well Dressing took
place at 13:45.
Throughout the afternoon there was great
activity at the numerous stalls, many of which
were raising funds for a number of local
charities. At 14:35, everything suddenly stopped
as we enjoyed another spectacular fly-past by a
Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
This year we welcomed Shine choir and once
again Lenthall Infants School gave a display
of May Pole Dancing. Visitors were also kept
entertained by the street organ, Punch & Judy,
bouncy castle, roundabout, fire engine, bowling,
and a fine display of classic cars. The afternoon
was rounded off when younger visitors keenly
participated in races, after watching the annual
tug-of-war. Gala Day ended with a Concert
in the Village Hall, featuring Johnny and the
Moondogs, hosted and supported by Scuppered.
We were saddened recently to hear of the
passing of our long standing Trustee Terry
Barker, and our condolences go to his family at
this sad time. The role of Trustee is important
within the constitution of our charitable status.
Whilst not having any active involvement in
the day-to-day running of the Village Hall, the
Trustee would be called in the unlikely event
that the viability of the Village Hall became
fragile and a winding up of its affairs became
necessary. The Trustees attend our Annual
General Meeting where they are kept abreast of
all relevant matters which might affect future
viability. We may soon be obliged to appoint a
replacement trustee and would be pleased to
hear from anyone, preferably local, who might
consider taking on this important role.
To complete the weekend, on Sunday 6th July
in the Village Hall, there was an exhibition of
paintings, art works and crafts by the Royle Art
Group and Heather Vickers, together with a
display of Meccano models and photographs of
Coal Aston aerodrome.
To the many who gave their support to the
Gala Weekend, the Village Hall Management
Committee members express their
sincere thanks.
There’s an excellent programme of events
running through Autumn up to Christmas.
Check out our diary under the heading
‘Calendar’ at our new website www.
coalastonhall.org. We are always pleased
to see new faces and you can be sure of a
warm welcome.
Peter Gray
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT THE VILLAGE HALL
Monday
Ladies Keep Fit 18.45 and 19.45 hours
For information telephone 0114 2746480
Village Voice Briefs
Tuesday
A Star Leisure; Cheer Leaders
17.15 – 18.45 hours
St John’s Marching Band 18.45 - 19.45 hours
Yoga Class 19.15 – 20.45 hours
For information telephone 01246 488038
Short Mat Bowling Club 19.45 - 22.00 hours
Terence William Albert
(Terry) Barker
Cross-Stitch and Artefacts
Exhibition
The Village Hall was represented at the funeral
of Terry Barker on Wednesday 18 June. Terry
was a Trustee of the Village Hall and a member
of the Management Committee until he moved
to Chesterfield.
On 23 August the Village Hall was awash with
the talent of Margaret Firth. She mounted a
one-woman show of magnificent examples of
her talent including a portrait of the Queen,
which received royal congratulations. If you
were elsewhere you missed a real treat …. if you
were there you will know what we mean.
Coal Aston WI
Wednesday
Yoga Class 17.45 – 19.15 hours
The Coal Aston WI meets at the Village Hall on
the second Wednesday each month and would
extend a warm welcome to new members. For
further information, telephone 0114 2745317.
Fitsteps Dance Fitness 18.15 – 19.15
For information telephone 0772 4518208
Norton Players 19.30 - 22.00 hours;
For information telephone 0114 2746124
Defibrillator
WI meets on the second Wednesday 19.15
hours
We now have a Defibrillator in the Village Hall.
It is designed to be operated by anybody and
provides audible basic instructions for its use.
Simply remove the lid and switch it on. The
Village Hall Management Committee recently
attended a short training course on
its application.
For information telephone 0114 2745317
Thursday
Pilates 18.45 – 21.15 hours
For information telephone 0114 2747059
Ladies Keep Fit in the Main Hall
18.45 - 19.45 hours
For information telephone 01142 746480
Chasing MORE World Records
On Saturday 25th October there will be a new
illustrated talk by David Smith on triathlons,
marathons and multiple world record attempts.
Tickets are £4 on the door, or £3.50 in advance
from Peak Pharmacy, 5 Greendale Shopping
Centre, Dronfield Tel 01246 412227.
The talk commences at 7.30pm in the Village
Hall (Doors open 7pm). Light refreshments
are included.
Autumn Fair Saturday 15
November
New Bar Facility
The Village Hall now has an improved bar
facility serving a wide range of drinks, including
draught bitter, for Village Hall and private
functions by prior agreement.
C A Methodist Church Lectures
The Methodist Church Autumn Fair will be held
in the Village Hall from 10.00 until 14.00 hours
on Saturday 15 November. All the usual stalls,
tombola, raffle and traidcraft, lunches and
refreshments. Free admission. Proceeds to Coal
Aston Methodist Church.
Sunday
Rooms available for private hire
The Methodist Church has three more lectures
planned before the year end.
Gala feedback
Norton Players 19.30 - 22.00 hours
Tickets cost £3.50 including light refreshments.
Lectures start at 19.45 hours
Friday
Rooms available for private hire
Saturday
Rooms available for private hire
Stamp Fair: Third Sunday of each month
See notice in foyer for confirmation of dates.
We would welcome comments on what you
think of the Gala and how we might improve it.
Any thoughts should be sent by email to john@
coalastonhall.org.uk. Also, if anyone has any
photographs of the Gala that they don’t mind
sharing with us, we would welcome them for
our records.
and are held in the Methodist Church.
Friday 31 October “The origins of Derbyshire
surnames” by Professor David Hay.
COAL ASTON VILLAGE VOICE, INCORPORATING
THE VILLAGE HALL NEWSLETTER, IS PREPARED
AND PUBLISHED BY THE MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE VILLAGE HALL
President Philip Bradburn 01246 416622
Chairman Peter Gray 01246 410611
Secretary Steven Barnett 01246 410046
Treasurer Stephen Bray 01246 411155
Mrs Pauline Barker
Mrs Sue Beety
John Bennett 01246 415892
Derek Crawford 01246 769512
Martin Hanrahan 01246 418183
Steve Hepper 07973 124526
John Hodge 01246 411526
Friday 22 November “Picture Postcard Railway
Rambles” by Stephen Gay.
Village Hall Suggestion Box
Friday 12 December “My Kenya Experience, Toil,
Tears & Laughter” By Deirdre Smith.
Alongside the foyer notice board in the Village
Hall you will find a suggestion box. The
Management Committee welcomes your views
on matters relevant to the Village Hall.
For further information pick up a handbill or
telephone 01246 414847.
Observations and opinions expressed in this
publication do not necessarily represent the views
of the Editorial Sub-committee nor the Village Hall
Management Committee.
We welcome your news, old photographs, views and
items for publication in future issues. Send these
to the sub-Committee at the Village Hall, using the
post box outside the main door, by e-mailing john@
coalastonhall.org.uk, or by post to Coal Aston Village
Hall, Eckington Road, Coal Aston, S18 3AX.
Website: www.coalastonhall.org
Telephone and fax 01246 415630; Bookings
only telephone 01246 418573
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Coal Aston Folk
As usual this summer we took a break from the concerts after
a tremendous Gala night concert featuring our local Beatles
tribute band ‘Johnny & The Moondogs’. It has been our privilege
to see these lads blossom over the last two or three years into
what is without doubt the very best of Beatles tribute in this
part of the country.
Their attention to detail in equipment pays
off in bucketfuls with authentic Beatle guitars
including a Hofner Violin Bass, Rickenbacker
and Gretsch guitars not to mention a very
special John Lennon signature acoustic. These
are played through Vox amplifiers and with
‘Ringo’s’ Ludwig drums providing the percussion
and all four of the band being talented
singers, the result is uncanny. This time they
concentrated on Beatles Rock ‘n’ Roll material
with hit after hit combined with so many album
tracks, providing the perfect end to an amazing
Gala day. The Moondogs ooze quality in their
performance; close your eyes (‘and I’ll kiss you’)
and it’s just a perfect Beatles sound, we’ll look
forward to seeing them back before too long.
Now, we have some great music lined up this
Autumn at the Village Hall, with Fake Thackray,
John Watterson, making a welcome return with
his brilliant take on the songs and stories from
the late great Jake Thackray. Then a Friday
evening special concert on 31st October with
the delightful Rough Island Band from St
Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, who delighted a packed
house at the Village Hall one Sunday afternoon
Reminders of an
industrial past
A bio-diversity study of the Moss Valley
confirmed a long history of activity in this
valley in agriculture and industry. Some of
the plant species are indicators that parts of
the Moss Valley, including most of the woods
between Coal Aston and Norton, are ancient
woodland. There are six Sites of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSI’s) in the Moss Valley.
These are three species-rich sites known as
Moss Valley Meadows, situated in the middle
of the valley, two ancient woodlands, Whinacre
and Brownstorth Woods, and part of the
wetland along the Moss Brook to Eckington.
in April this year. They are making another
quick tour of the north and it’s brilliant to be
able to feature them once more. The Swing
Commanders are back in November, but this
concert has been sold out for several weeks
now, testimony to the brilliance and popularity
of this unique band. Hopefully they’ll be back
later in 2015.
The Valley is also rich in industrial archaeology.
There are reminders that woodland industries
once provided local people with their
livelihood. Mining for coal and ironstone
was carried out. But even before the benefits
of coal and coke were understood, coppicing
for charcoal and white coal production was
carried out here.
Saturday 20th December marks the occasion of
The Christmas Show, which each year attracts
a sell-out audience. At this stage we have
little idea of who will be appearing alongside
Scuppered, but rest assured we’ll put on a
great night’s entertainment with the traditional
Christmas fayre on the table.
We have developed a new emailing list
to promote these events. If you would like
to receive concert and Scuppered related
information please send an email request to
Petegray@scuppered.org and we’ll add you
to the list. We promise not to deluge you with
material but will try to keep you up-to-date with
our events.
Charcoal was important in the smelting of
lead and later in the production of steel, but
white coal was introduced, because it produced
a greater heat than charcoal and was more
efficient.
There are remains of weirs and dams that
harnessed the power of the River Moss from
the early 19th century for local industries, such
as the manufacture of edge tools.
Some of the pathways we walk through
the woods today were used in former times
by people and packhorses for transporting
products made or grown in the valley to
markets in Dronfield, Sheffield and beyond.
When you walk through local woods, whether it
be for exercise or to see the carpets of bluebells
or admire the rich variety of trees, remember
this whole area was once a workplace.
ROOMS FOR HIRE
The Village Hall has three rooms available for
hire at various times. In addition to the Main
Hall, which is ideal for dances, parties and
concerts, there are two meeting rooms able
to accommodate up to 30 people, depending
upon the layout. One of these rooms is ideal
for serving a buffet or as a quiet room, for
events in the Main Hall, whilst the other has a
computer/video projector.
Seeing Double
Recently, one of our committee members’ wives broke an egg into the frying pan and was surprised
to see that it was double-yolked. The second egg was then cracked into the pan and it was the
same. With some anticipation, she then opened up a third egg and the result is shown in our
photograph. So, when it came to using the remaining eggs, she was getting really interested
and sure enough, they all did the same thing, giving a total of six double-yolkers from one box!
Apparently, the chances of this happening could be as high as 1,000,000,000,000 to 1.
For more information contact a member of the
Management Committee and for prices and
availability telephone 01246 418573.
But our story doesn’t end there. The eggs were purchased at McCalls Butchers on Barnard Avenue
and apparently quite a few people had returned telling the same story. So, what were the chances
of this happening? We don’t know, but it certainly proves that Coal Aston is a pretty special place
to live!
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 18 October
MUSICAL FANTASIA
Saturday 21 February
STANLEY ACCRINGTON
Arranged by Coal Aston Methodist Church
Tickets £6.00 including refreshments.
Telephone 01246 411087
One of the country’s finest singer-songwriters with
added appeal from young songstress Jess
A new illustrated talk by David Smith, our local
pharmacist, on triathlons, marathons and multiple
world record attempts. Tickets £3.50 in advance or
£4 on the door,from Peak Pharmacy, 5 Greendale
Shopping Centre, Dronfield Tel 01246 412227. The
talk commences at 7.30pm (Doors open 7pm). Light
refreshments included.
Doors open 19.30 and the show starts at 20.00
hours. Tickets £8. See detail below**
Saturday 21 March
SHFFIELD CONCERT BAND
An evening of Modern, Light, Classical and
Traditional Concert Band Music to suit all tastes,
Tickets £6.00 (children £3.00). To book, telephone
01246 413226 or 0114 2686120.
Friday 31 October
THE ROUGH ISLAND BAND
A return visit by this amazing band
from the Isles of Scilly.
Hosted and supported by Scuppered. Doors open
19.30 and the show starts at 20.00 hours.
Tickets £8. See detail below.**
Friday 27 March
GORDON GILTRAP
A rare chance to see this legendary guitarist in action
Tickets £10 (See detail below**)
Show starts 8pm Doors open 7:30pm
Please note: No licensed bar for this event
Saturday 8 November
THE SWING COMMANDERS
We are SOLD OUT, as usual,
for this annual favourite.
Hosted and supported by Scuppered.
Doors open 19.30 and the show starts
at 20.00 hours. Tickets £10.
See the Foyer notice board for further details.
Coal Aston Village Hall is acknowledged as the
district’s most popular venue for live entertainment.
There is always a big demand for tickets.
Tuesday 25 November
to Saturday 29 November
NORTON PLAYERS PANTOMIME Dick
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Friday 12 December
THE HOOTENNANY
The annual get together for some of the finest bands
in the area. The Call, A Rose Between, Southbound,
Pluk, Groove On, Booga cha Looga, playing pop, rock,
Americana, Soul, funk and more. Doors open 19.30.
Show starts at 20.00. Tickets £6. Bring your own
drink and nibbles.
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so book your tickets early.
Doors open 19.30 for 20.00 hours.
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Tickets are already selling well, so advance
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Finally, we are very pleased to acknowledge
Andy Gratton for his generous and very
welcome annual donation of a crate of milk for
the teas.
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Tickets £10 including peas and pie supper.
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Ladies, Maureen Barnett, Jean Becket, Jenny
Hudson, Linda Jakeman, and Wendy McCullum.
We are forever grateful to them for all their
hard work and cheerfulness throughout the
afternoon.
STAMP FAIRS at the Village Hall on
the third Sunday each month.
Saturday 15 November
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Chequers Inn
Chesterfield Football Club
Coco Beauty Room
Delilicious
David J Fruits
Ferndale Garden Centre
Greendale News
Head Post
Hidden Treasures
Masala
McCalls Butchers
New Leaf Garden Centre
Niche Bakery and Coffee House
Stone The Crows
The Manor House Hotel and Restaurant
Ward’s Garden Centre
Wok Wonder
Saturday 14 March
REG MEUROSS & JESS VINCENT
Saturday 25 October
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Hall would like to thank the following local
businesses which kindly donated prizes for
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Curtain up at 20.00 hours.
All proceeds to Christian Aid.
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Lancashire funny man. He’s world famous for his
hilarity and especially his anagrams.
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Whittington and His Cat’.
Filled with special effects, fun, laughter and a spectacular array of
sparkling, colourful costumes the Norton Players offering is heading for a sell-out.
Pictured left are Claire Grayson as Dick Whittington, with Tommy the Cat,
played by Nikki Stewart.
The panto runs at the Village Hall, Eckington Road, from 25th-29th November,
including a matinee on Saturday 29th. Tickets are £7 and £6 (children and
concessions). Family Ticket £24. Bookings on 0114 2372326.
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Lifting layers of history
Dronfield’s hidden
history is being
brought to life by
new research
which is revealing
the wealth of
historic buildings
we have in the
town. Dronfield
Eye reports
D
RONFIELD has a treasure trove
of historic buildings. Some lay
hidden behind later walls and
alterations, and some retain the same
features that they had when they were
built from the medieval period onwards.
But new research, which forms part of the
town’s Barn Project, is leading to a greater
understanding of how our forbears lived and
worked.
When The Barn Heritage Centre opens on
High Street next year, not only will the
building become a centre for many arts and
crafts activity and events, it will also become
the place to visit to get to know more about
the heritage of the town. It will have images
from an extensive historic and contemporary
archive which look at details not normally
available, including interiors of historic
Photographic Society members recording images of Dronfield Parish
buildings now in private hands and not open
Church as part of The Barn’s historic buildings project
to the public.
Much of the research has been undertaken by David Hey,
AVID Hey’s involvement with The Barn came
Emeritus Professor of Local and Family History at the
at exactly the right time for him, he says.
University of Sheffield, who has researched the town’s
The historian, who has more than 20 publications
history from medieval times to the 18th century; and John
to his credit, had finished other projects and by becoming
Harvey, local historian and a member of Old Dronfield
the project’s patron, it urged him on to do more research
Society, who has looked at the town’s history from the 18th and visit record offices in his quest to put together the
to the 20th century.
missing pieces in Dronfield’s historical jigsaw.
And that’s just the start. David and John are inviting
David had a huge amount of knowledge to start with – he
anyone interested in carrying on the research into the
has written histories of Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Sheffield
Victorian and Edwardian eras to join them in forming an
and also The Oxford Companion to Family and Local
active research group.
History – but several significant finds fired his imagination
Anyone interested in taking part will be welcome and
even further.
David says many records, census returns and newspaper
The President of the British Association for Local History
archives will be available, all of which suggest lines of
and Chairman of the British Record Society found a large
inquiry. There are also the archives of the Old Dronfield
body of material in the Nottingham Archives.
Society including maps.
“The Dukes of Portland were landowners round here and
“Ultimately, we will publish the research as part of an
all their records were kept and eventually passed on to
ongoing series of publications,” says David, and both he
Nottingham. As a result there was a great body of medieval
and John will be on hand to give advice and guidance.
material, some of it relating to Dronfield,” he said.
The Barn Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund
The Cavendish family became the Dukes of Portland and
and other donors, and the building itself is medieval in
they had 500 acres centred on the Gosforth Valley. They
origin and has a timber frame which was part of the original also owned Dronfield Woodhouse Hall.
structure for the town’s first Manor House. The barn is
In the Nottingham Archives he found a 1443 Royal
being restored and refurbished and, along with a new
Charter which described an unusual rural Guild in
extension, will become a focal point for a range of
Dronfield.
activities.
“I have always been interested in landscape history and
Members of Dronfield Photographic Society have become where people live and it is a great feeling when you
involved in the archiving project and their members
discover key documents. We now know that the timbers for
recently had full access to Dronfield Parish Church to
the barn were cut in 1429 and they were used for a high
record every aspect of the building and its contents.
status building. It must have been the Manor House,” he
Members used sophisticated equipment, and their
says.
telephoto lenses were
He adds: “I’m excited about The Barn as a centre for
able to seek out images
Dronfield events and exhibitions” and he believes it will act
from high into the rafters
as a catalyst for a wide range of activities.
in areas not visible to the
David lives in Dronfield (though he hails from Penistone)
naked eye.
and undertook teacher training at Keele University. He
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taught at Ecclesfield Secondary Modern School and even
at that early stage was involved in local history work. Then
after winning an essay competition on local history
organised by Leicester University he did a part-time MA
then a part-time PhD.
As well as medieval history, David, with a team of
volunteer researchers include prominent members of the
Old Dronfield Society, the Dronfield Civic Society and the
Family History Group, has looked closely at lead merchant
families of Dronfield Hall and the Manor House, who were
influential in the development of the town.
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Introducing our new
columnist, Harry
Bassett (pictured).
He’s going to act as
the Dronfield Eye’s
newshound for all
dog-related tales
W
OW, that was a great summer! Well, I think it was. The
trouble is, being just 15 months old, I don’t have too
many other times to compare it to.
It’s been a case of walks, walks, walks and wall to wall sunshine with
hardly any time to paws in between. There has been hardly a drop of
rain. I hate rain. Well, it’s the puddles really that I don’t do; they’re no
fun at all when you only have little legs.
My favourite places are Graves Park, Millhouses Park and Cliffe
Park, which have two things in common. Firstly, they are all parks!
Secondly, they all have wonderful cafes and there if there is one thing
better than a walk it’s a walk with a biscuit break.
A great sunny Saturday afternoon was spent at Barlow Carnival
where I was awarded - paws to be impressed - three rosettes in the
fun dog show!
I’ve also been away on holiday, to a fabulous cottage down in
Cornwall, high up on the hills of Bodmin Moor. I heard my owners
saying something about “let’s see who he can annoy with his howling
in this out-of-the-way place.” I can’t understand what they could have
meant.
Anyway, welcome to my first column for this magazine. The editor
wants me to act as his repawter, but I reckon he’s barking up the
wrong tree unless I can get a little help from some of the other canines
out there.
Send me your pictures, tell me about your favourite walks and if
there’s a local place which goes out of its way to offer the paw of
friendship to us four-legged boys and girls, I want to hear about it.
With your contributions, I’m sure we can give this corner of the
magazine a new leash of life.
You’ll probably not have seen too many of us Bassetts around;
we’re few and far between these days. Everyone says we’re a
stubborn breed but I like to think of myself as an independent
thinker. If you want to know a bit more about us, my owners
love showing people the following link on their computer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2wpALJHCKA
That’s all for this month. If you want to get in touch, you can either
email me at harry@heronpublications.co.uk or keep the postman on
his toes by writing to the address towards the front of the magazine.
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Chair boost for Mollie
Local Co-op staff
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A
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and Co-op staff and customers.
Mollie Johnson has quadriplegic cerebral palsy – which means she is
unable to sit, stand or walk – and has developed scoliosis which causes her
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She has a specially moulded wheelchair which is designed to help delay –
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her straight. However, she desperately needed a specialised PPod chair to
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On the advice of Mollie’s occupational therapist, her parents turned to the
Newlife Foundation for help. Newlife’s charity partnership with Central
England Co-operative meant the application could be signed off immediately.
Central England Co-operative launched the charity partnership in May
2012, since which time colleagues and customers across the retail area
have raised a staggering £660,000 and, to date, funded equipment for more
than 280 disabled and terminally ill children.
Mollie’s mum Gillian said: “We have always wanted her to have a comfy
chair in the lounge so she could safely relax at the same height as everyone
else instead of always being on the floor. But until recently, when Mollie’s OT
told us about them, we didn’t know about these special ‘P Pod’ chairs.
“Because Mollie has a wheelchair provided through statutory services there
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Mollie Johnson
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The mould created for Mollie’s wheelchair has been used to produce a bespoke seat insert for the P Pod, which has
additional head supports and a safety harness so the youngster is safe.
Gillian added: “This is a real boost for Mollie.”
Kevin Tromans, manager of the Co-op supermarket in Dronfield Civic Centre, said: “As a regional retailer, we always
ensure that our staff-elected charity supports people in need in our trading area. We are delighted to have been able to
help Mollie and her family in this way.”
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A great year for gardeners
D
RONFIELD In Bloom’s gardening and school art competitions are
more popular year after year and there was a bumper attendance
at the recent awards night at the Civic Centre.
Deputy Mayor, Coun Angela Talford, presented dozens of certificates and
trophies to entrants of all ages.
Business in Bloom Gold Award winner was The Talbot pub and joint winners of
the Best Residential Home category were Brookview and Meadow Grange. Best
Front Garden winner was Sharon Brown, Best Hanging Basket Sharon Nolan,
Best Tubs/Planters Mr D. Ridal and Best Eco Garden Malc and Maggie Holland.
Joint winners of the Best School Garden Overall category were Dronfield
Junior School and Stonelow Junior School.
• Dozens of pictures of the presentation evening appear on the Dronfield Eye
website, www.heronpublications.co.uk
Successful school painting competition entrants from Dronfield Junior School
and Stonelow Junior School pictured with Deputy Mayor, Coun Angela Talford
Help a hedgehog on Nov 5
D
RONFIELD folk are being urged to remember, remember
hedgehogs this 5th November by children’s character
Alan the Hedgehog.
Local dad Jon Hitchman
dreamed up Alan in a bid to
do something to help halt the
decline in numbers of
hedgehogs, and his
illustrations on social media
have attracted fans from
overseas, as well as the UK.
Jon has put together the
following advice so people
can ensure that their
bonfires haven’t become
home to any prickly
residents.
He urges you not to build
your fire in advance, or
move the fire’s location
before lighting. If this isn’t
possible, then put a ring of
sand around the fire so you
can see if any little
footprints are made or build
Dronfield hedgehog fan
your fire on 'stilts' so a hog
Jon Hitchman
can't reach it.
Finally, check your fire for hedgehogs by using a torch to see right
into the middle. Even better, make another, more appealing home
for hedgehogs by raking twigs, sticks and leaves into a pile.
Jon advises that, if you do find a hedgehog, move it to a warm,
dry place in a quiet part of your garden.
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towards
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Whilst walking his dog, the gentleman
found my husband's small wallet containing
various cards and his bus pass. Then, noting
the name on the pass, he found our
UE to last minute casting problems, Dronfield Players
address, enabling his wife to promptly drive
have had to change their planned November
round to deliver it back to us.
production and instead of “Surprise Package”, which
My husband had already set off back to
they hoped to present, they will now be performing the Alan
look for the wallet when the lady arrived and
I did thank her at the time, but I would like
Ayckbourn comedy classic “How The Other Half Loves”.
them to know how deeply we appreciate
The production is directed by John Pashley and will be staged
their thoughtfulness.
from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd November at Dronfield
J Smithson, Stonelow Road,
Civic Hall, curtain up 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7, with £6 concessions,
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Getting in shape
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“Our classes are both fun and social and the atmosphere we
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not feel self conscious about your two left feet. Katy believes noone is too old to learn how to dance, one of her ladies is 76.”
Katy trained at Constance Grant Dance Centre in Sheffield, and
then spent six years travelling the world as a professional dancer
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She later qualified as a fitness instructor and also worked as a
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7.00pm - Bamford Institute, Main Road, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0DY
Sunday 2nd November 2014
10.30am - DanceDaze Studios, The Akademy, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18
Monday 3rd November 2014
9.45am - Hallam Community Centre, Hallam Grange Crescent, Fulwood, Sheffield, S10
1.30pm - Totley United Reform Church, Totley Brook Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17
Tuesday 4th November 2014
9.30am - Bradway Community Hall, Bradway Road, Sheffield, S17
1.20pm - Stephen Hill Methodist Church, Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10
Wednesday 5th November 2014
9.30am - Bakewell Town Hall, The Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45
To book your FREE place register via the website
at least a week before each taster class. To find
out more please contact Katy directly
info@katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk
07803 906114
www.katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk
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Angel’s divine delights
With three years
at The Angel,
proprietors
Malcolm and
Mandy Drewery
like to think they
know exactly what
delights their
diners. Dronfield
Eye’s Deborah
Wain joins the
Holmesfield
venue’s long list of
admirers
A
UTUMN in Derbyshire. Warm and sunny or damp and bitingly cold. Fortunately, whatever the weather,
The Angel, at Holmesfield has it covered.
The October day on which colleague Mike Firth and I visited, fell into into the former category and we had a place
in the airy conservatory where we could enjoy views of the lush hills in the distance. But, on a dreary day, it would be
equally attractive thanks to its places by the fire and other snug, traditional features.
In the New Year, Malcolm and Mandy Drewery will have been at the helm of The Angel for three years. During that time,
head chef Malcolm has developed an extensive range of gluten-free dishes which have proved extremely popular with
people with and without special dietary requirements. The Angel’s lighter options have also been significantly developed.
You need to allow a little time to choose your lunch because, in addition to the comprehensive daily menus, there is a
huge specials board.
I jumped right in with a special, ordering a starter of smoked salmon with beetroot, orange and a
chive creme freche (£6). It was as fresh and colourful as it sounded and tasted delicious. In fact, I’d
have happily made a complete lunch of it with, perhaps, a chunk of bread.
Mike’s starter was Thai crab cakes with mixed leaves and a sweet chilli dip (£5.75) and he was just
as happy, impressed with the delicate balance of spices.
The Thai theme tempted me, too, when it came to the main course. I chose a tasty red curry, rice
and a naan bread from the lighter menu (£6.50). It was plenty for me, after a starter, but for heartier
appetites, or if you were ordering only one course, there is a main version (£9.50).
Mike was thrilled to find hake fillet (£13) on the specials board, and it looked splendid when it
arrived served with red onion and tomato relish, herb-roasted new potatoes and vegetables. He
reported it tasted just as good as it looked!
After we decided to finish our meal by sharing a dessert, Mandy produced the dessert board which
boasted several options (all marked with ‘GF’ apart from Bakewell pudding). After much deliberation,
we managed to ‘narrow’ it down to
three! In the end, we plumped for
raspberry and chocolate roulade.
It was a lovely last swirl of
summeryness... take a look at this
magazine’s front page!
The Angel serves food from noon
to 9pm, Monday to Saturday, and
until 8pm, on Sunday. The second
Tuesday of every month is steak
night, which is a huge hit with
diners. A new draw is a lazy
breakfast, from 10am to noon, on
the last Sunday of each month.
• The Angel, Main Road,
Holmesfield, S18 7WT.
Tel: 0114 2890336.
www.angelatholmesfield.co.uk
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The latest issue of the
Sheffield nostalgia periodical
Quality fresh food served every day
Local & seasonal produce
Light lunches
Gluten free options
Local cask ales
Dogs welcome
Monday -Saturday 12noon - 9.00pm
Sunday 12noon - 8.00pm
Christmas menu
now available on our website
My Kind
of Town
is now on sale - £4.99.
Kind
Town
My
of
£4.99
Main Road, Holmesfield,
Dronfield S18 7WT
0114 2890336
www.angelatholmesfield.co.uk
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CHRIS FIRMINGER
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Beginners & Advanced
Private lessons at
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Call Chris on
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Featuring:
Fifty Years of The Crying Game
The Beatles at The Gaumont
Dave Allen & Josephines
Club Trips to the Seaside
Streets Ahead in Blue and White
Crazy Old Family Sayings
Tales From a Davy’s Sat’day Lad
Bill Dearden’s Power Surge
Available locally from: Newburys Go Local Extra,
Wards Garden Centre, Ferndale Garden Centre, Ashgate
@ The Forge, Rutland Arms at Holmesfield, Mitchell’s at
Meadowhead, branches of Waterstones, Birley Garden Centre
and the Dronfield Eye Office, 24 Hutcliffe Wood Road,
Beauchief, Sheffield, S8 0EX.
Order at www.heronpublications.co.uk
or on 0114 2357777 (post free).
Christmas Gift Idea!
Four issues of My Kind of Town, including postage, for a
friend or relative, just £18. Order on 0114 2357777.
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Dronfield
DANCE & THEATRE
Academy
FREE 'How to get your
Child Confident, Co-ordinated
& Noticed' Taster Class
Our Next Intake Day -
Sunday 19th October
10am until 11am (age 3 to 4yrs)
11am until 12pm (age 5 to 6 yrs)
(for Saturday morning classes)
Dronfield & Area Conservative Branch Committee, from left,
Coun Liz Blanshard, Mark Foster, Elliott Hill and Alex Dale
New Conservative
group for town
D
Limited Places - Book your child's
FREE place NOW by visiting
http://www.ddtainfo.com/
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ee-taster
Professional training by
qualified, experienced staff
for ages 2 years to adult
RONFIELD now has a new group for members and
supporters of the Conservative Party.
The Dronfield and Area Conservative Branch was established
at Hilltop Sports and Social Club, with a committee being set up to run
events and activities.
The Branch will be responsible for all social events, fundraising and
campaigning by the Party in the Dronfield area. Members will be
celebrating its recent formation with a Launch Party at the Green
Dragon at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 29th October.
Branch Secretary, Coun Liz Blanshard, said: "We do hope residents
will come along and join us for a few drinks - it will be a great
opportunity to meet some like-minded people."
Principal: Sally Wragg
Visit
www.ddtainfo.com
2 GOMERSAL LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 1RU
(OLD DOCTORS SURGERY)
CALL SALLY on
01246 292166
Greetings from Dronfield
D
RONFIELD's fund-raising Christmas cards, designed by
contemporary artist Andy Chambers, go on sale from the
beginning of this month.
This year, Andy has come up with two new designs depicting local
landmarks and buildings. They are available from outlets including the
Library, Geoff's DIY, Coffee Central, the Civic Hall Thursday market and
The Forge. All profits go to BBC Children In Need. Last year Andy's
cards raised £250 for the charity.
Bolivian weekend
U
NSTONE’S Tony and Jill Bethell will be hosting their annual
fund-raising 'Bolivia Bonanza' event at their home,
Ramshaw Lodge, this month.
The event takes place on 1st and 2nd November, from 10am-5pm, with
lots of Bolivian goods on sale plus various stalls and food.
The couple's daughter Linda Lugtigheid, husband Pete, and their four
children have been working for the churches and farmers in Apolo,
Bolivia, for the last 12 years. The family is moving on to start a new
area of ministry and proceeds from the fund-raiser will support that as
well as continuing work in Apolo.
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Bradway Quality M
eats Veterans on the ball
s
High Class Butcher
O
VER-60s football kicked off in Dronfield last December
to provide an opportunity for older enthusiasts to
remain involved in the sport in a friendly, not too
competitive, environment.
The game is aimed at the older player who perhaps misses playing
and thought that the opportunity had gone for good.
Games are always enjoyable and, at the same time, players get
valuable exercise.
The group meet every Tuesday from 12 noon-1pm at the Gosforth
Fields site, using the 4G synthetic pitch.
New players are always made welcome. Contact ian_blakemore
@sky.com for details.
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Fresh turkeys, gees
crowns,
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Plus...
XL Fresh eggs, festive sausages, a larger range of
pickles and preserves, bacons, hams, local beef from
Cordwell Farm, fresh fish, prawns, shellfish and lobsters
Bradfield Brewery Bitter also available.
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Servicing
Tyres - new and part worn
Exhausts
Engine tuning
Tracking
Repairs
Ecu remapping & DPF removal
Unit 2d Dronfield Industrial Estate, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XR
Tel: 01246 411540
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WINTER
CHECKS
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M
ARIA Szekeres runs CustomFitt,
at The Forge, offering one-to-one
personal training as well as hips,
bums and tums classes.
Raised in Chesterfield, Maria's Hungarian
father arrived in England during the country's
uprising, in 1957, and met her mum, who then
lived at Staveley.
Although Maria studied art at college, she
later went into the fitness industry “by fate and
chance” but describes it as a “very rewarding
career choice.”
She is a former competitive bodybuilder,
trained by the late Donna Hartley. Maria has
two sons Alex, 28, and Beau, 19.
public
How has the fitness industry
changed over the time you've
been involved?
Fashions change, and there have been many
changes over the years, from 'The Green
Goddess' and 'Mr Motivator' to 'Boot Camp'
and 'Insanity Hit'. At CustomFitt, I still offer
the
core aim of becoming fitter and feeling
Personal trainer Maria Szekeres
good, whilst enjoying yourself. I use a variety
finds herself in the spotlight this
of exercises and techniques - some
fashionable, and some less so - to achieve
month, answering questions set
this. 'Fitness' is now more accessible than it
by Deborah Wain
has ever been, with the proliferation of chain
gyms and budget gyms, exercise DVDs and
work-outs
in
the
park.
But
what has been lost? I feel customer care has
Were you a sporty child?
suffered
and
people
are
no
longer listened to or valued, so CustomFitt
Yes, definitely. Although as a child I was quite overweight, I still loved
offers old school care and attention to each and every client on a onesport, playing and taking part, and watching it on TV with my grandad.
My favourite sports at school were athletics and hockey, but these days to-one basis
I think hockey might be a little too rough and I prefer something more
What album is in your car CD player right now?
gentle - like training with weights!
The Foo Fighters album 'Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace'. 'Let It
How have you remained motivated for so long? Die' is my favourite track
My motivation as a personal trainer? I like what I do, and enjoy
Would you like to recreate a particular day of
watching my clients progress and make positive changes to their
fitness levels and general well-being. As for myself , I like what I do and your life?
want to carry on doing it for as long as possible. So many things in life
No. There have been many happy times and memorable occasions, but
are easier when you have a good level of fitness
these are memories from the past and there are always new memories
to be made.
How do you inspire your clients?
By example. I don't expect them to do anything that I wouldn't do. In
addition, I'm a good listener and always very honest with people. I take
the time to understand them and to motivate them to reach their full
potential but I don't accept any excuses.
What simple change could we all make to feel
fitter?
Everyone is telling us to be more active and to watch what what we eat,
so I would start with leaving the car and walking a little more, and then
add 'Posture, posture, posture'; keep your abs tight, shoulders back,
and walk tall to take years off.
E Y E
Describe yourself in three words.
Stubborn, passionate, empathic
Any secret claims to fame?
Well, there was that time when.... but no, I cannot, I never ‘kiss and
tell’.
What's your ideal pep-you-up food?
When I'm feeling indulgent it has to be either Stilton, crackers, and port,
or any sort of cake with lemon in it. But when I'm on the go and need a
little lift, then anything fresh and crunchy always hits the spot.
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ACCUPLUMB
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Tel: 01246 277311 Mob: 07973 911404
1/2 price offers
Hall, stairs & landing now £40.00
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(Domestic only / average room size / terms & conditions apply)
ALL ASPECTS OF TREEWORK COVERED
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HEDGE TRIMMING PERFECTIONISTS
Trimming, Shaping, Reductions & Removal,
including Shrub Pruning, Trimming & Removal.
PROFESSIONAL GRASS CUTTING SERVICE
Call Dan on: 07977 640682 or 0800 681 6094
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DG TV & AERIAL SERVICES
TV, DAB AND FM AERIAL INSTALLATIONS
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TEL: DARREN ON 01246 208366
MOB: 07785 568368
www.dgtvandaerials.co.uk
Unit 1 + 2, Callywhite Lane,
Dronfield, Sheffield S18 2XP
Dronfield's longest established body repair centre
Specialists in minor to major repairs, from shopping
trolley dents to replacing panels - bumper & mirror
scuffs & alloy wheel repair
Parking sensors supplied and fitted
Full delivery and collection service free of charge
Courtesy cars available
Insurance excess reduction scheme Mon to fri 8am-5pm
Saturday by
Free on site and off site estimates
Insurance approved body shop
appointment
Email: europacrashcentre@btconnect.com Tel: 01246 292261
www.carbodyrepair.co Fax: 01246 292261
Bathroom suites
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Boilers
Full central heating
Call for friendly professional advice
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LOGOS PC REPAIR
Computer problems sorted
out at home and at your
convenience.
Telephone David Noyce on
0770 8651983 0114 2557570
Evolution property services
quality made to measure kitchens at trade prices
plumbing and electrical services
quality windows and doors supplied and fitted
commercial and domestic maintenance
contracts undertaken
07934263894
07813 961921
Dronfield 467499
PROCHECK
ELECTRICAL
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Services we provide include:
Full & partial rewires
Periodic Inspections / Landlords Reports
Refurbishments
For any electrical work
Fire Alarm testing / Repairs
needed, call for a free quote:
07843 053584
07795 215853
01246 291404
59 Green Lane,
Dronfield S18 2LP
info@procheckelectrical.com
J.F.SUTTON
Landscaping
Brick && stone
stone walling
walling
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All paving
paving work,
work, fencing
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All
Hedge cutting
cutting && garden
garden maintenance
maintenance
Hedge
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gravel, bark
bark chips
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Tel: 07979 593383
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D.S.M-PROPERTY SERVICES
Qualified bricklayer wih over 20 years
experience - No job too small
Pointing Guttering
Brickwork
Plastering
Patios
Paving
Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling
Roof Repairs
Wrought Iron Railings & Gates
Contact Dave on
07896070810 or 01246 419445
Tony Hartigan - Over 25 years experience
• Domestic & Commercial
• Internal & External Paintwork
• Wallpapering • Restoration Work
• Plastering, Tiling
& Property Maintenance
Supplied
& Fitted:
Quality & Tidy
Workmanship
No job too small
- Free estimates
Call Tony:
01246 433642
07542 446243
RDL JOINERY
ROOFING WORK
KITCHENS
MACE & MITRED WORKTOPS
SKIRTINGS
DOORS
LAMINATED FLOORS
HANDRAILS & SPINDLES
STUD WALLS
FENCING
SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS - HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
RELIABLE FRIENDLY SEVICE - NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL
FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL RICKY:
07929 211146
For an appointment call:
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Need a new driveway?
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Driveways
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Patios
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FULL LANDSCAPING SERVICE also Fencing, Decking, Turfing etc
For a free quotation call
Contact George
07837402109 / 01142644473
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T 0114 2488210
M 07889 836594
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Moss Road, Totley, Sheffield
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BOILER REPAIRS
& SERVICING
. Service and Repair to all makes of boiler
. No Call out Charge
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. Prompt Reliable Service
MOB: 07790 960 903
Andrew Tomlin
Reg. 195733
Ex British Gas Engineer
Tel: 01246 290772 - Mob. 077333 22564
www.mttreecare.co.uk
* All aspects of tree work undertaken
* Pruning, reducing, felling & pollarding
* Hedges trimmed, reduced & removed
* Fencing - wooden & concrete
* Garden maintenance
FULLY INSURED. ALL RUBBISH REMOVED.
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Chesterfield | S40 2RB
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sales@jpgelectronics.com
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Large stock of Components plus Arduino, Aerials, Disco Equipment,
HDMI & Network Cables Laptop Power Supplies,
Tools & much more, drop in, trade welcome.
Open Mon to Sat 9am-5:30pm & Sat 9:30-5pm
TG DECORATORS
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Tom Goodison
01142484514
07702059898
tgdecor@hotmail.co.uk
Clairvoyance
Readings/Evenings
Party bookings catered for
Contact Liza
Tel: 07790 142554
Rubbish Removed
MAN &VAN
LARGE OR SMALL. WE CARRY IT ALL! 24/7
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Most items taken.
Building and gardening waste, single items, cookers,
washing machines, carpets, settees, beds. radiators,
baths, DIY, etc.
Clearance and removal service..
Gardens, garages, sheds, cellars, lofts, full & part house
clearances
Phone waste services for a free quote 07860210156
Licensed waste carrier. Identification and environment
agency certification shown at the door.
Often cheaper than a skip and you don’t
have to fill it!
HILL TOP BUILDING
and ROOFING SERVICES
Extensions - Property Repairs - Roofing - Joinery
Conservatories - Windows & Doors
188 Stubley Lane
Dronfield Woodhouse
Derbyshire
S18 8YP
Purple Sector Coaching provides coaching to individuals, through a process
that inspires them to be the best version of themselves, both personally and
in their work.
Leaders in organisations have different perceptions around what their title
means - skills, vision, power, status, a certain lifestyle perhaps. Whatever your
leadership position in the hierarchy, it can be a lonely place, with no one to
turn to. Sharing your thoughts with someone who brings no politics, has nothing
to gain and has no investment in your life or work, will enable you to ‘breathe
out’ - to think and speak openly about current issues and future choices.
Tel: 01246 415308
Contact: Kathy Town Mobile: 07984 100105
Email: kathy@purplesectorcoaching.co.uk
Mobile: 07973 286248
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Gas & Heating Engineer
• Boiler servicing from £30
• Installation upgrades from £950
• Gas safety checks £30
• Power Flush
Tel: 0114 239 7506
or 07585 977 275
www.proplumbers247.co.uk
DRONFIELD FELT ROOFING
Built up felt roofing, garages, porches,
extensions etc.
All work guaranteed. FREE estimates.
Gutters cleaned, repaired, replaced.
Storm damage, insurance work, ridge tiles
replaced, slates and tiles replaced. NO VAT
Tel: O1246 412429 / 0114 2472476
Mobile: 07932612472
Abbey Trees
and Gardens
Pruning, Reductions, Dismantling, Hedge Cutting
All tree work undertaken - No job too big or small
Will beat any genuine quote - Fully insured and certified
Freephone 0800 170 7078 Mobile 07771 165 405
www.abbeytrees.co.uk
Daytime and evening talks and lectures to clubs
and societies of any size on more than 30 topics
Bookings taken on
01246 414357
Dronfield Town FC
Stonelow Road Ground
Toolstation Northern Counties East Football League
Forthcoming Home Fixtures
October 22, Grimsby Borough, 7.45pm.
October 25, Shirebrook Town, 3pm.
November 8, Worsbrough Bridge Athletic, 3pm.
November 12, Yorkshire Amateur, 7.45pm.
November 22, Teversal, 3pm.
07731 985030
01246 412620
Free estimates
All aspects of joinery
& building work undertaken
UPVC windows and doors
Email: ajmyersjoinery@googlemail.com
www.ajmyersjoinery.co.uk
Quality Products...Quality Service
• FREE MEASURING • FREE QUOTATIONS • EXPERT FITTING SERVICE
• LARGE SHOWROOM AREA • EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EXPERIENCED FRIENDLY STAFF
members are happy to uplift and dispose of your old carpet as
C A L L into the Layers showroom team
well as move and replace furniture.
at 55 Highfields Road, Dronfield Hilltop, to meet the expert team,
shop manager Paul and estimator Richard who can advise you on all
your flooring needs.
Paul and Richard have more than 50 years combined experience in
the flooring industry so you can rest assured you are in the best
hands when you choose Layers.
Layers have a huge choice of floor coverings for every area of your
home, including carpets, vinyl cushion floors, laminate, real wood
and design flooring, such as Karndean and Polyflor.
A free measuring and quotation service is offered, and the Layers
The showroom is open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 9-5.
Out-of-hours appointments can also be arranged by request. Home
visits and sample loans are also available for those who can’t get to
the showroom within its opening hours.
The fitting service is second-to-none with expert fitters who have
been with the company since day one.
You won’t be disappointed with the first rate
service you will receive from the carpet shop on
your doorstep - Layers
55 Highfields Road, Hilltop, Dronfield (also at Crosspool)
01246 292969