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St. Edmund’s St. Mary’s Fenny Bentley Tissington
MARCH 2016 50p
St. Michael & All Angel’s
Alsop-en-le-Dale
St. Peter’s St. Leonard’s
Parwich Thorpe
01335 350317 The Bluebell Inn and Restaurant Tel: Buxton Road, Tissington, Ashbourne. Food served between 12pm & 9pm (8.30pm Sundays) Disabled Access & Facility. Function room available for weddings, parties etc.
KEN PEARSON CAR CONSULTANT Buying or selling, I can help. Ebay Sales negotiated. Car Auction buying made simple. Tel 01335 350499 or 07716 123788 • Email: [email protected]
TEL: NICK LEMON - Plumbing & Oil Heating Engineer 07791 YEARLY SERVICING • COMMISSIONING • REPLACEMENT BOILERS • REPLACEMENT TANKS • COMPLETE SYSTEMS • BREAKDOWNS • 529253 MAINTENANCE • ALL PLUMBING WORK
Dog Walking • Pet Care Services • Dog Grooming Delia Flowers for all Occasions Pegg Tel: 01335 390758 or 07773 487882
H. LEE & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Timber Merchants, Timber Cut & Planed to Order BELLE VUE ROAD, ASHBOURNE. TELEPHONE: 342530 or 370166
HAMPS VALLEY LTD (TREE EXPERTS) All aspects of tree work, domestic and commercial Onecote, Nr. Butterton, Leek 01538 • Tree Surveys & Reports • TPO Work Applications • 24hr Emergency Service 304343 • All Types of Hedge Work • Complete Insurance Cover • Free Quotes & Advice
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Copy Deadline for April Magazine: 25th March, 2016 Articles can be submitted via email to Diana Houghton - [email protected]
To place advertisements, please contact Val Kirkham on 01335 390458
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (Call anonymously with information about crime)
Call Derbyshire 08456 058 058 (Derbyshire County Council call centre, for reporting highways issues, e.g. potholes, verges obscuring junctions, icy roads, etc. Also any other County Council issues, e.g. Trading standards, stray dogs, etc.)
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service 01332 771221 (Administration number for enquiries)
Severn Trent Water 0845 604 1655 (To check on the identity of callers claiming to work for the Water Board)
FEEL CONFIDENT WITH A DERBYSHIRE TRUSTED TRADER
Finding a company that you can trust to do some work for you can be a bit daunting – how can you be sure that you won’t get ripped off? What if things go wrong? How do you choose between lots of different companies? These sorts of dilemmas were a driving force behind the setting up by Derbyshire County Council of the Trusted Trader scheme to help local people find traders and businesses that do a good job at a fair price and provide good customer service. That was back in 2008 and the popular scheme has gone from strength to strength. These days there are nearly 17,000 searches each month on the Trusted Trader website, www.derbyshire.gov.uk/tt by people looking for reliable companies to use. Another ringing endorsement for the scheme was a recent survey which gathered feedback from more than 16,000 people who had used a Trusted Trader and an impressive 94% said they were very satisfied with the service they received. So people can have lots of confidence when employing one of the 1,200 traders who are part of the scheme. In the very unlikely event of someone having a problem with one of the traders then help is at hand. Derbyshire County Council trading standards officers can get involved in any queries involving Trusted Traders and seek to resolve them The scheme particularly helps to protect older and vulnerable adults by making it easier for them to use Trusted Traders rather than rogue traders who typically cold-call and use high pressure sales techniques. A recent development has been the inclusion of Financial Advisors who specialise in providing financial advice for people in later life and can help with matters like care fees, pensions and investments. Find out more about all aspects of Trusted Trader at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/tt or call 01629 536148. Enquiries are also welcome from businesses interested in signing up to the scheme – membership brings lots of benefits and costs only £70 - £100 per year.
Group Community Fire Safety – March 2016
Hello to you all once again.
Sad news again I am afraid to start this edition.
Fatal Fire.
Sadly on Sunday 14th February a man in his early 30s died in a house fire in Newhall, Derbyshire. It was a severe fire which the Fire and Rescue Service have concluded was accidental and had started after cooking had been left unattended. The Fire and Rescue Service have stated that ‘it could not be sure whether or not the house was fitted with working smoke alarms’.
Please therefore check your property to ensure you have a ‘working smoke alarm’ on every level of your home. Test it weekly and check on your neighbours and elderly.
The Fire & Rescue Service will carry out a ‘free survey’ of your home and give advice. They even fit Smoke Alarms, where needed free of charge. Call the Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters on 01332 77122. They will direct you to the Area Office.
Cooking Fire Safety If you do choose to deep fat fry your chips, these all-year-round fire safety tips could help reduce the risk: Don't overfill a chip pan with oil - never fill it more than one-third full. Be careful that it doesn't overheat - hot oil can catch fire easily. Use a thermostat-controlled deep-fat fryer, which will make sure the fat doesn't get too hot Never throw water on a chip pan fire. Don't cook after drinking alcohol. In the event of a fire, have an escape route in place. Don't take risks by tackling a fire. Get out, stay out and call 999. Get a smoke alarm and test it weekly.
Tea Lights start a fire in a house in Derby at 8.00pm on Thursday 18th February. The occupants were alerted to the fire by a ‘baby alarm’ in the upstairs bedroom. They rushed upstairs to find the bathroom ablaze. They rescued their children and left the property. The ‘Baby Alarm’ had picked up the noise of the shower door collapsing in the bathroom due to the heat.
The cause of the fire? Established as ‘Tea Lights left on a fiberglass bath’ ???
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue gives you the following tips: Never leave Burning Candles or Tea lights unattended. Candles or Tea Lights should only ever be placed on a non-flammable surface or in a Candle Holder. Never place Candles or Tea Lights on window sills, the side of baths or on the floor. Never place Candles or Tea Lights on fibreglass baths Do not place Burning Candles or Tea Lights close to curtains, bedding, clothing or plants which could catch fire. Use Electric Candles or Tea Lights.
Fire Escape Ensure you have a ‘Pre-planned and practiced Escape Plan’ in case you have to evacuate your home or premises. Ensure everyone is aware of it.
Keep Safe.
My regards to you all.
Tony Higton QFSM GIFireE
AC ELECTRICAL SERVICES
• Domestic & Farm Installations • Rewires • Alterations • Additions • Small Jobs Welcome Excellent references provided SCHOOL VIEW, PARWICH Tel 01335 348475 Mob 07462 416945 01335 390317 email [email protected]
McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Surgeons • Consultations by appointment • 24 Hour emergency service • OAP discounts on weekday afernoons • Pet behavioural clinics Contact Elaine • Free ‘Well Pet’ check-ups 07773 298206 Caring for animals for over 35 years 34 Market Place, Ashbourne 01335 342227 [email protected] 8 St John St., Wirksworth 01629 823034 Leatherbritches Nursery Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Enquiries: Bill on 07713 743295 or 01335 390571 Open 10am - 5pm (times vary during bad weather) English Plants for English Gardens Herbaceous, Perennial, Alpine, Shrubs, Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets, Vegetables
Goldstraw Interiors * Kitchens * Bedrooms * Studies For Derbyshire Dales and Uttoxeter * Furniture It’s good to chat. The Workshop, Stanton, Nr Ashbourne Let our free telephone befriending Tel: 01335 324648 service brighten your day. Email: [email protected] Call 01335 210353 www.goldstraw-interiors.co.uk www.carelinecalling.org.uk Alsop en le Dale
Altar Flowers - Thank you to all who offered to take part in the rota last year and thank you in advance for this year. More offers always welcome.
Easter Sunday Caroline Gordon Jam, chutney and marmalade are being made and cake recipes researched as I write - hope to see you on Easter Monday for a piece of cake, a cup of tea and a chat.
Fenny Bentley
Church cleaning rota
MARCH – Charlotte Miller & Lyn Whittaker
Church flowers
March 26th – Jenny Coates
Coffee Morning
March 2nd 10.30 – 12 noon, in church. Everyone is welcome. Reminder that books are available for you to borrow from church.
Wanted for Fenny Bentley - Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator
If you or anyone you know would be interested in becoming the co- ordinator for this area please contact:
Charles Pratley at [email protected] who will give you any details, the only contact details you have to have is an email address and a telephone number as a point of reference.
RECIPE
EASTER BISCUITS
175g (6oz) Plain flour 1tsp Mixed spice 110g (4oz) Butter 110g (4oz) Caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling Grated rind from 1 lemon 75g (3oz) Currants 1 beaten egg
1. Sift the flour & spice into a large bowl. Add butter & rub it in with your fingertips. Stir in the sugar, lemon rind & currants & then add the egg & mix to a firm dough.
2. Knead the dough brieflyon a floured surface & shape into a sausage about 20cm (8in) long & 5cm (2in) wide. Wrap in clingfilm & chill in the fridge for 1hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 & lightly grease a large baking sheet. Unwrap the chilled dough & cut into 5mm (1/4in) thick slices. Put them on the baking sheet, spaced a little apart.
4. Bake the biscuits for 15-18 mins until they are pale golden in colour. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, sprinkle with a little caster sugar & transfer to a wire rack to cool.
JOHN HAMBLETON WHITE PEAK FARM BUTCHERY BUILDING & ROOFING MEAT AT ITS PEAK STONE MASONRY The Old Slaughterhouse PLASTERING, PLUMBING ETC. Chapel Lane, Tissington MICRO DIGGER WORK - 28” WIDE Nr. Ashbourne, DE6 1RA Tel: 01335 390300 TEL: 01335 350574
THE COACH & HORSES Fenny Bentley, Nr. Ashbourne. A friendly 17th century coaching inn, open all day, every day. Good food, good beers and warming log fires. Telephone: 01335 350246
Your local distributer for ASHBOURNE AGRICULTURAL secretarial and printing services FARM & ROAD FUELS LUBRICANTS A traditional secretarial service DOMESTIC HEATING OIL PEAK OIL PRODUCTS combined with modern print PEAK OIL PRODUCTS (NORTHERN) LTD technology SHOTTLE STATION, COWERS LANE Tel: 01335 300445 • Fax: 300485 BELPER, DERBYSHIRE. DE56 2LG Ashbourne Business Centre, Dig Street, Ashbourne TEL: 01773 550417 www.ashbournesecretarialandprintingservices.com Email: [email protected] Fax: 01773 550481
E.A.R.S STURSTON FOR SERVICE is a newly formed charitable group, aiming to help both UK and For ALL your Motoring European rescues to alleviate the Requirements suffering of dogs and cats in their care. We need help and support to continue our work; 01335 342512 if you think you would like to be involved or find out more please contact us: www.sturstongarage.co.uk 07821 042 396 Sturston Garage Limited [email protected] www.earsuk.eu Airfield Industrial Estate, Ashbourne Parwich
March Parwich Film Show 45 YEARS
This beautiful 4 star rated film, set in Norfolk, tells of Kate Mercer's (Charlotte Rampling) 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband (Tom Courtenay). The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.
FRIDAY 11th March 7.45PM Free Entrance. Refreshments. Raffle
March Family Film Show INTO THE WOODS
Into the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.. Certificate U
In the warm and comfortable Parwich Memorial Hall
FRIDAY 18th March 6.30 pm Free Entrance. Refreshments. Raffle
Silent projection Hi Fi Sound Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask.
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Dear Reader
It is that time of year when we ask the modest sum of £5 for the annual subscription to our Benefice Magazine – that is only 50p per magazine. Can you please pay your local delivery person, or pay direct into the bank account:
Parwich PCC NatWest Sort Code 60-01-19 Account No 88751503
Thank you
A THANK YOU – CHRISTMAS CRAFTS & THINGS
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped in any way to make St Peters Church Parwich Christmas Tree & Craft Festival such a magical and successful occasion. The thought and talent which went into decorating those trees was amazing and with such short notice too. Also thank you to the Crafters who worked in the Church for the whole weekend and for all the tea & mincepie providers, not forgetting Ross Hunt who magically came up with a date for us with very little notice at such a busy time.
Thanks again to All, Gill Simpson
COMMUNITY VILLAGE LUNCH
Monday 7 March 12.45 in the Memorial Hall
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Parsnips, Carrots & Cabbage - Lemon Meringue Pie & Cream
Only £5 - please phone Val on 390 458 to let her know if you are coming, and for any special dietary requirements
Welcome to the Community Diary from the Parwich Blog for Alsop- en-le-Dale, Ballidon, Parwich & Pikehall
For any events that you would like adding to the diary, please email [email protected]. For up to date details go to http://parwich.org/diary/
March 2016 Date Time Event Location Tue 1st 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Wed 2nd … Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich Wed 2nd 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 11am to Evie’s Artistic Session Thu 3rd Memorial Hall 1pm More info: 390488 Thu 3rd 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Horticultural Society Sat 5th 7.30pm Bob Matthews Quiz Sycamore Inn all welcome 10am Bus to Bakewell Sycamore Cottages Mon 7th / arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 / Alsop Church 10.07am Mon 7th 10am Pilates Memorial Hall Village Lunch Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Mon 7th 12.45pm Potatoes & Parsnips, Carrots & Cabbage Memorial Hall Lemon Meringue Pie & Cream contact Val K tel. 390458 Tue 8th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy Wed 9th … Parwich collection Parwich School 9 to Wed 9th invites all to the Memorial Hall 10.30am Big Fairtrade Breakfast Wed 9th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 11am to Evie’s Artistic Session Thu 10th Memorial Hall 1pm More info: 390488 Thu 10th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Fri 11th 7.45pm Parwich Film Memorial Hall Six Nations @ Legion kick off England v. Wales Sat 12th Legion 4pm Snacks & drink promotions
Live Music @ Legion Penny Diamond as ‘Debbie Harry’ Sat 12th 8.30pm Legion Vicki Lambert as ‘Cher’ & ‘The Abba Divas’ Mon 14th 10am Pilates Memorial Hall Tue 15th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Wed 16th … Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich Wed 16th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Parwich Parish Council Meeting Wed 16th 7.30pm go to the Council’s website for Minutes & Memorial Hall Agendas Thu 17th St. Patrick’s Day
11am to Evie’s Artistic Session Thu 17th Memorial Hall 1pm More info: 390488 Thu 17th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 3.15 to Fri 18th Mobile Library The Green 3.45pm Oddfellows set off Day @ Uttoxeter Races meet on Sat 19th 11.30am open to Oddfellows and guests The Green contact Rob C tel. 203 Six Nations @ Legion kick off Sat 19th France v. England Legion 8pm Snacks & drink promotions 10am Bus to Bakewell Sycamore Cottages Mon 21st / arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 / Alsop Church 10.07am Mon 21st 10am Pilates Memorial Hall Parwich School PTA Tue 22nd 6pm Memorial Hall Bunny Bingo Wed Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy … Parwich 23rd collection Wed 23rd 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Thu 24th last day of term Parwich School
11am to Evie’s Artistic Session Thu 24th Memorial Hall 1pm More info: 390488 Thu 24th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Fri 25th Good Friday (Bank Holiday)
Easter Sunday @ the Legion 3.30pm Egg Hunt 3pm 4.30pm Easter Raffle Prize Draw Sun 27th Legion onwards followed by Play Your Cards Right Open the Safe Special Easter Monday Mon 28th (Bank Holiday) 11am to Tea & Cakes Mon 28th Alsop Church 4pm in the Churchyard Tue 29th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Wed 30th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Thu 31st … Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich Memorial Hall Thu 31st 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617
April 2016 Date Time Event Location Mon 10am Bus to Bakewell Sycamore Cottages 4th / 10.07am arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 / Alsop Church Village Lunch Chicken In White Wine Sauce, New Mon 12.45pm Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrots Memorial Hall 4th Trifle contact Val K tel. 390458 Tue 5th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Wed Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy … Parwich 6th collection Wed 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 6th Thu 7th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall Parwich Society of St. George Sat 9th 2pm Duck Race Tissington Ford (tickets available at the Legion) Mon children back at School Parwich School 11th Tue 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 12th Wed … Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich 13th Wed 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 13th Evie’s Artistic Session Thu 11am to More info: 390488 Memorial Hall 14th 1pm
Thu 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 14th 3.15 to Fri 15th Mobile Library The Green 3.45pm Fri 15th 7.45pm Parwich Film Memorial Hall Mon 10am Bus to Bakewell Sycamore Cottages 18th / 10.07am arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 / Alsop Church Tue 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 19th Wed Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy … Parwich 20th collection Wed 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 20th Parwich Parish Council Meeting Wed 7.30pm go to the Council’s website for Minutes & Memorial Hall 20th Agendas Thu 11am to Evie’s Artistic Session Memorial Hall 21st 1pm More info: 390488 Thu 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 21st Sat 23rd St. George’s Day
Sun St. George’s Day Parade 24th Tue 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 26th Wed … Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich 27th Wed 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall 27th Thu 11am to Evie’s Artistic Session Memorial Hall 28th 1pm More info: 390488 Thu 28 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
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COFFEE MORNINGS
It was a very cold and wet day when our Coffee Morning took place on February 17th. Sadly, it meant that very few of us came along. However, we had a pleasant time chatting and putting the world to rights!! A total of £40.00 was donated and a cheque for this amount has been sent to WaterAid for their Lent Appeal. We always like to support them, particularly during Lent, as they do wonderful work in helping the world’s poorest people gain access to clean, safe water and sanitation. Their work is lifesaving. It is difficult to imagine what it would be like not to have clean water or sanitation of any description.
Careline were most grateful to receive our donation last month and have thanked us for it. They no long receive lottery funding and are trying to find ways of raising money to keep the ‘befriending service’ going. All the clients are so appreciative of being able to talk to someone, be it every day or once or twice a week.
Future Dates: March 16th and April 20th between 10.30 am and 12 noon in the Village Hall as usual. The charity to benefit from any donations in March will be the local Air Ambulance Service for Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland. Please come and join us. RH
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE PARTY
Shrove Tuesday and the beginning of Lent were celebrated in Thorpe in the usual way with our Pancake Party and we were very pleased to welcome visitors from other parishes too – all are very welcome. Sadly, most of the children have grown up now and we certainly missed their enthusiasm but certain adults tried hard to compete with the children’s previous pancake eating records! This light-hearted evening is only possible with the help and support of many people, and in particular the “pancake makers” and the maker of some really delicious extra fillings. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way. Sue Smith
N.B. I would like to thank Sue on behalf of everybody else for all her hard work in organising this party. She always does it so well and it is time-consuming. RH
Tissington
NOTES FROM THE HALL MARCH 2016
CLEAN for the QUEEN
As you know the Queen is 90 this year and we all are encouraged to clean up our areas prior to the celebrations. I am organising a Litter Pick in the village on Friday 4 March and Saturday 5 March between 10 and 1pm. I have the bags, the picking sticks etc and the enthusiasm.
Can you join me please? I already have several volunteers but we will finish with tea coffee and cake at the Tearooms each day. Please contact me at The Office.
State of the Village Roads
You will see that the roadside verges have been trashed by ALL traffic over the Winter. As you can see from the Avenue and the village and the road to the ford the road is getting wider and traffic quicker. Please can you ALL respect that farmers prefer to farm grass rather than see vehicles all over the grass. Please can you all respect that.
Well Dressings May 5-11 2016
Just a reminder that Ascension Day is on Thursday 5th May this year and that the Wells will be dressed between 5-11 May. Could all new residents note that a ONE WAY SYSTEM operates that week to avoid traffic congestion. Please could all adhere to this system.
Sir Richard 240216
Carole Unwin writes
NO Altar flowers IN Lent
WI
At our January meeting Patrick Poitevin gave a most interesting talk about his travels to the Solar Eclipses around the World.
In February Alison Walker spoke about the reflexology of the ears in her talk ‘Our Extraordinary Ears’.
Thank you to both our excellent speakers.
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Tissington Village Hall Committee
As already advertised, several members of the Tissington Village Hall Committee will be standing down at the Annual General Meeting in May. In particular, we will be looking for a new Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. If anyone feels able to take on board any of these roles, it would be appreciated if they would contact Helen Walker, on 01335 390400. All are welcome to the meeting and the date will be published shortly.
The Hall is a much valued facility which enhances our lovely village. The present Committee have worked hard to ensure that it is in very good order and it would be a huge shame if this Hall could not continue in its present role of ensuring a warm and inviting space for any social event or meeting held in the Village.
TISSINGTON AND LEA HALL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on 7th December 2015 at Tissington Village Hall
Present: Chairman: Chris Carr, George Maxwell, Stuart Naylor, John Etches, Vice Chairman: Sir Richard Fitzherbert Apologies: None Clerk: Joanne Poitevin.
Declaration of member’s interest: Sir Richard declares his position as a DDC councillor. Chris Carr as a Peak Park Member
Minutes of the meeting on: 5th October 2015 were circulated and signed as correct. The minutes are to be sent to the parish magazine.
Matters Arising: 1. Minor Maintenance Grant: The grant that Tissington & Lea Hall currently claims to help pay for the maintenance of footpaths is currently under consultation. If the new proposals are accepted the change will happen in June 2016. The proposals are that although the type of work that can be undertaken will expand to tarmac, the system will be a bidding process. The councillors and the clerk will work to ensure that the necessary action is taken so bids are put in a timely manner, should this be necessary. 2. Xmas Bins: The clerk has place the information in the notice board, website, and facebook page to let parishioners know the collection arrangement for the holiday season.
Finance:
1. The table below defines finances for October and November 2016 presented to the councillors:
Date Chq Item description In Out Balance No 1st October 2015 Opening Balance £5604.55
1st October 2015 394 J Poitevin Clerks Wages £298.02 £5306.53
1st October 2015 395 2015 Election Fee £155.06 £5151.47
£5151.47
2. The clerk presented the councillors with the financial report which was approved.
3. Cheques Presented for Signature: a. Clerks Invoice Oct/Nov, Chq No: 397: £250.32 b. Cyril Challinor playground maintenance: chq no: 396: £297.00 c. Allan Brown Surfacing: Church path renewal: chq no: 398: £1000.00 d. All Cheques Approved and signed
4. Accounts Business: a. The Vat has been claimed up to the end October 2015 to the value of £99.00 b. The Minor maintenance grant of £495.00 has been submitted. c. The Reimbursable expenditure grant has been claimed and received. £477.00 d. John Etches name needs to be added to the cheque book signature portfolio of the Parish Council.
5. Precept: The Clerk presented the councillors with table detailing the spend comparison of 2014 and 2015, and the previous precept amounts since 2011. The councillors also had a copy of the year’s accounts with a projected forecast of the predicted spend until March 2016. After some discussion the councillors voted to submit a precept value of £2500 for 2016/17.
Planning: No new applications have been received in the last two months.
Tissington Parish Business 1. Cattle Grid: The cattle grid by Keepers Cottage has been reported as dangerous. The clerk will report this to the council. The clerk has had no reply to this complaint, and will chase this again. The Cattle Grid had been repaired; however the councillors consider the repair substandard. The clerk will report this to the County Council. Chase again. 2. Broken Road Signs: There are two broken road signs in the village, one on the Avenue, and on Darfields Land. The Clerk will chase this again, third time reported. 3. Village Phone Box: Cllr Carr asked the Clerk to report the BT phone box as it is in need of repair. This has been reported and inspected by BT, repair should be week commencing 7th December. Works No: EM9AAG33 4. Leaf Clearance: The councillors would like to thank Adele for complaining re: Leaf Litter which has meant a sweep of the village.
TMP (Tissington Traffic Management Plan) Update: No further update.
AOB a. Housing: Cllr Fitzherbert stated that D Dales have a commitment to build 6000 homes in the future. Ideas being mentioned were new builds, and sharing the responsibility out to all villages, however in a county with a National Park, the areas to build are reduced. The problem with there being a national park within Derbyshire is that all of the allocation needs to be built in half the county. The issues of building new housing within National Park land are complex, and within an Estate village, such as Tissington even more so, the older properties doesn’t necessarily suit people with young families, and the village has a imbalanced population. The Council would invite parishioners to consider new housing, and welcome your views on the subject. b. Minor Project Fund: Sir Richard had received a project to overhaul the Ash Tip, by Town Well, from the Forestry Club, it would involve children planting new trees, and general cleaning the area, which has become very untidy and overgrown. c. Announcement: Sadly, Revd Andy Larkin has resigned, he expects to move to his new posting early 2016. The councillors would like to thank him for his service, and wish him well in his new position and home.
Village Website & Facebook Page: 1. The clerk presented a graph showing the amount of hits per page on the website. Also that the website has now been advertised in the Parish magazine. General items have been added, such as, Bin collection info for the holiday period, Church dates for the Christmas services, Map of the Parish, Free parking in Ashbourne for Christmas, blog on events. Website address: tissingtonandleahallparishcouncil.weebly.com (all lower case, all one word) google search. Face Book Page: Tissington and Lea Hall Parish Council (a general search in facebook should be ok)
Date of next meetings: 4th April AGM & General Meeting CONTACT DETAILS
CLERGY
Associate Minister Rev’d Ian Aldersley 01629 650413 [email protected]
Pastoral Co-ordinator Irene Lomas, 350265, [email protected]
Weddings Administrator Ros Hunt, 350221, [email protected]
Readers:
Miss Ros Hunt 350221 [email protected] Mrs Ilonka Aldersley 01629 650413 [email protected]
Churchwardens:
St. Michael’s, Alsop Mrs Caroline Gordon 390651 Mr William Bunting 390329
St. Edmund’s, Fenny Bentley Mr Dennis Stone 350187
St. Peter’s, Parwich Mr Martin Compton 390529 Esther Tyson 390622
St. Leonard’s, Thorpe Mr Clarke Lomas 350265 Miss Ros Hunt 350221
St. Mary’s, Tissington Miss Ann Unwin 350732 Diana Houghton 350814
Services for March to beginning of April
March 6th – 4th Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday)
Alsop no service Fenny Bentley 3.30 pm Evening Prayer Mrs I Aldersley Parwich no service Thorpe 9.30 am Mothering Sunday Service Revd I Aldersley Tissington 11.00 am Family Service & Baptism Revd I Aldersley
March 13th – 5th Sunday of Lent
Alsop 11.15 am Holy Communion Revd I Aldersley Fenny Bentley no service Parwich 9.30 am Family Holy Communion Revd I Aldersley 2.30 pm Methodist Service Mr J E Dyster Thorpe 11.00 am Mattins Miss R Hunt Tissington 9.30 am Mattins Miss R Hunt
March 20th – Palm Sunday
Alsop 11.15 am Holy Communion Revd E Urquhart Fenny Bentley 3.30 pm Evening Prayer Miss R Hunt Parwich 10.00 am Family service Mr K Stone Thorpe 11.00 am Mattins Miss R Hunt Tissington 8.00 am Holy Communion (said) Revd O Post Tissington Chapel 10.30 am Methodist Service Revd T Morris
March 24th – Maundy Thursday Thorpe 7.30 pm Holy Communion Revd E Urquhart
March 25th – Good Friday 2.00 pm ‘The Last Hour’ at St. Oswald’s Church 7.00 pm A choir-led Service at St. Oswald’s Church
March 27th – Easter Sunday
Alsop 11.15 am Holy Communion Revd E Urquhart Fenny Bentley 3.30 pm Holy Communion Revd O Post Parwich 9.30 am Holy Communion Revd A Dickens Thorpe 11.15 am Holy Communion Revd I Aldersley Tissington 8.00 am Holy Communion Revd O Post
April 3rd – 2nd Sunday of Easter
Alsop no service Fenny Bentley 3.30 pm Family Baptism Service Revd I Aldersley Parwich no service Thorpe 9.30 am Holy Communion Revd I Aldersley Tissington 11.00 am Family Service Revd I Aldersley