ASHOVER PARISH COUNCILLORS  William Armitage (01246)590486 ISSUE no.2 Green Bank,Hockley Lane, S45 0ER 2013/2014 ASHOVER  Christine Brocksopp (01246) 590358 White Lion House, Butts Road, Ashover S45 0AX PARISH COUNCIL  John Cook 07803 230702 Farhill House,Far Hill,Milken Lane,Ashover S45 0BB COMMUNITY FIRST  Steve Dronfield (01246) 590721 Working for the whole of the 50 Malthouse Lane, Ashover S45 0AL  Nigel Early (01246) 590738 Ashover Parish Lexley Gables, Hockley Lane, Ashover S45 0ER  Rosemary Early (01246) 590738 Website: www.ashover-pc.gov.uk Lexley Gables, Hockley Lane, Ashover S45 0ER  Richard Fidler (01246) 590155 Porthlea, Alton Lane, Littlemoor S45 0BE  Chris Miller (01246) 590253 Hill House, Hill Road, Ashover S45 0BU  Ed Willmot (01246) 590260 (Chairman) The Pines, Hill Road, Ashover S45 0BZ NOTE FOR THE DIARY!  Vacancy CHRISTMAS EVENT 2013

District Councillor - Peter Ramshaw (01246) 590455 Wheatcroft Cottage, Hockley Lane, Ashover S45 0ER County Councillor – Barry Lewis (01773) 830871 The Christmas lights switch on will 2 King George St, Wesstington S55 6DZ take place on  Parish Clerk/Burial Clerk: Sara Atkinson (01246) 863018 E-Mail: [email protected] Church Street, Ashover on 40 Woodland Way, Old , Chesterfield S42 6JA Sunday 8th December at 5.00pm USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS:- County Council – 0845 605 8058 (helpline) and will be characterised again this District Council - 01246 231111 Police – NON-URGENT calls to report crime, anti-social year by an event which will include behaviour, non-violent crime or general information: 101 Please note: You MUST continue to use 999 where a crime is in carols, Ashover Brass band, a visit progress, for serious crime or where violence is being used. Consumer Direct – Providing consumer advice, free of charge, by Father Christmas, mulled wine on a range of issues or complaints. 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday on 08454 04 05 06 or visit and mince pies. the website www.consumerdirect.gov.uk or textphone 0845 128 1384.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPER BUS DATES MUNICIPAL TENNIS TIMES DERBY WESTFIELD CENTRE - OCTOBER 14TH (£7.00) Ashover Parish Council has increased Municipal (free) tennis on the multi- SHEFFIELD MEADOWHALL - NOVEMBER 11TH (£7.00) use hard courts. The new times/days are as follow:- All Buses pick up at Littlemoor, Milltown, Kelstedge, and Ashover Parish SUMMER SEASON 1 April -30 September Hall. Westfield Centre and Meadowhall trips (This period is when the Tennis Club and Municipal Tennis have exclusive rights leave Littlemoor at 9.30 am and return from destination at 4pm. to the courts.) PLEASE BOOK EARLY AS 5 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR Tennis Club Hours CANCELLATION, AND 2 WEEKS NOTICE REQUIRED FOR 09.00 am -10.00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 06.00pm – 10.00pm Thursday MOBILITY /WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Municipal Hours (Free of Charge) PHONE CHRISTINE ON 01246 590358 09.00 am – 10.00 pm Tuesday and Saturday These services were requested in the Parish Plan and are supported by 09.00am – 06.00 pm Thursday Ashover Parish Council WINTER SEASON 1 October -31 March (This period is when the courts are multi-use and the Tennis Club and Municipal UPPERTOWN SOCIAL CENTRE Tennis share with other users.) Sat 12th Pat Jordan Irish/Country 7:00 £11 Tennis Club Hours October and Finians Music for including 09.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m. Monday, Friday and Sunday Rainbow 8:00 pm supper Municipal Hours (Free of Charge) 09.00 am – 04.00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Sat 2nd Bonfire Bar and 6:00 pm All £4 Weekday Evening Use (Multi-Use) November Night and food (except 06.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Fireworks available under 5's Courts available for booking by prior arrangement with Sports Association Display FREE) Sat 16th Twice 60’s Night 7:00 £10 Booking Clerk. November Around for including Anyone wishing to join the Tennis Club should contact the Club Secretary on 8:00pm supper (01629) 581629 or e-mail: [email protected] Sat 14th Don Country 7:00 £10 or [email protected] December Keyworth & for including Top Country 8:00pm supper NEDDC BYELAWS Sound Byelaws cover the whole of the leisure and Parish Council parking To book please contact Eddie Marriott on facilities on Milken Lane, Ashover, and are operated by North East 01246 590502 or 07966 154798 The centre is run entirely by volunteers and it is currently trying to find more Derbyshire District Council. A copy of the Byelaws may be found on the helpers and possibly additional Committee members. If you are interested in either Parish Council website, and these must be adhered to by all users of the helping out at Uppertown or possibly joining the Committee then please contact facilities. Eddie on 01246 590502 or 07966 154798 (mobile) to discuss it further. CHARITY AUCTION - Hurrah Events of Derby CHINESE LANTERNS & APC POLICY James Lewis, known for his appearances on programs such as Put Your Money Following the huge fire at a recycling plant in the West Midlands caused by a Where Your Mouth Is, Antiques Road Trip & Flog It, as well as twice winner of stray Chinese lantern earlier this year, Ashover Parish Council wishes to highlight The Auctioneer Of The Year award, is to attempt to set a world record by holding its policy of no Chinese lanterns on the Milken Lane playing field. the longest auction ever held by a single auctioneer, in aid of charity. The auction is to take place at Westfield Centre, Derby on the 28th and 29th November 2013 from RAGWORT 18.30 – 18.30 (24+ hours). The proceeds are to be divided between 10 Ragwort is becoming an increasing problem in the parish and anyone seeking participating charities. These are: Tiny Tim Trust, Victim support, Annabel’s advice on its removal should contact DEFRA on 08459 33 55 77 or visit Angels, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Born Free, Crich Toy Library, Diabetes https://www.gov.uk/search?q=Ragwort&tab=government-results UK, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, Derby Air Cadets and Lion Roar.