UNDER THE EDGE INCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINE GREAT LONGSTONE, , ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW www.undertheedge.net No. 242 March 2019 ISSN 1466-8211 Local Names

I find some of the local names fascinating, some will be found on maps and others are passed on by word of mouth. A lot of people will know the road from Monsal Head towards Wardlow (Castlegate Lane) as Scratta and probably have no idea why it is so named. Leaving Monsal Head travelling up towards Wardlow past Chertpit Lane on the right is ‘Scratta Wood’ (see photo) which is a one acre wood surrounded by a stone wall. In only the last couple of months it has been sold by the Peak Park for a few thousand pounds, I can’t think why anybody would want to buy it as they would not be able do anything with it. It is actually a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’, can’t think why as there are just a few trees and what was once a rubbish tip. Another name that intrigues me is ‘Ruby’s Chair’, a limestone slab where you sit and admire the view (see photo). Who was Ruby and who took the trouble to install the seat. It lies in an easterly direction from Black Harry’s Gate. There’s another name, Black Harry, he was purported to be a highwayman who haunted the area a couple of hundred years ago and would rob travellers passing through until he was caught, hung, drawn and quartered and then gibbeted on the gallows tree at Wardlow Mires. Longstone Lane running between Thornbridge Hall and Ashford is known as ‘Shady Lane’ or even ‘Shaley Lane’ by locals. Another local name that really appeals to me is ‘Thunderpit Lane’ which is a continuation of Narrowgate Lane out of Wardlow. I am sure thereAndy are Hannamany more interesting local names and would Challenge Voyageappreciate to your Fastnet feedback Rock on the above names and any more you can tell me about.

This summer I will be undertaking a 14-day challenge voyage where we will attempt to circumnavigate Ireland from Oban, Scotland. The voyage is part of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland’s Young Leaders Development Programme which aims to develop the confidence of 12 young people and provide us with both sailing and leadership qualifications in order to equip us to be the future volunteers on which the Trust relies. OYT is an award-winning youth work charity which sails with young people from all different backgrounds, to give them the opportunity to realise their potential in what can often be a life-changing experience. I first sailed with the Trust through my school and have since returned to volunteer because I recognise the importance of what they do. In order to take part in the Development Programme, I have been asked to raise at least £600 for the charity to help cover the cost of the voyage. If anyone would be willing to make a small donation to help me towards my goal please visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ AshKreit or contact me via email for more details on [email protected]. AshIf you Kreit would like more information about the Trust please visit https://oytscotland.org.uk/. Leading a sail hoist for a group of young people. Pic courtesy Ash Kreit Bakewell and Ashford Film Society Bakewell and Ashford Film Society’s March presentation will be the delightful

and funny film “Outsourced” (2009 cert PG13) on Sunday 10th March 2019 at WhenThe Medway the call Centre, centre Bakewell.he manages The in doorsSeattle open is outsourced at 7.00 pm to and India, an introductionTodd travels thereto the to film train will his start replacement. at 7.30pm. Housed in a new building that looks like an above- ground bunker, the call centre is staffed by willing novices whom Todd trains to

learn about India, and proceeds to do just that. sound American. One star on the staff is Asha, who teaches Todd that he should

Most of our films are shown with subtitles. Refreshments are served during the interval. This month Janet Byrne will give an introduction to the film. Our programme of films is available at www.bashfilms.org.uk. Copies of our programme are available at The Medway Centre, Bakewell Library and the Bakewell Information Centre. Membership fee is £24.00 for 10 films. (Becoming a full member entitles you to borrow any films missed or any from our growing archive of DVD’s & Blu-Ray’s.) Temporary membership: £8.00 (2 films). Guest of a member: £5.00 (1 film). To join BASH contact: Cheryl Mayfield, BASH treasurer, 01629 814770 or email [email protected] Cheques to join can be made to “Ashford Film Society” We look forward to seeing you at The Medway Centre on March 10th 2019.

WARDLOW VILLAGE HALL Wardlow, SK17 8RP Events From coffee and cake to games nights there is something to appeal to everyone.

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***Coming up in 2019!***

Sunday 21st April - Easter Egg Hunt with Homemade Cake and refreshments.

Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June - Flower Festival with Homemade Cake and refreshments.

More Exciting events to follow in 2019.

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Wardlow Village Hall, Registered Charity 1029197 Email: [email protected] 2 Obituary The funeral of Peter Thornhill, who died peacefully at home on 18th January aged 89, was held in St. Giles on 8th February. Much man born and bred. He moved only once, on getting married, a mereloved by500 friends yards andup thefamily, road Peter from was Beech very definitelyHouse, where a Longstone he was born in June 1929. As a youngster, he assisted the blacksmith by turning the hand powered drill in return for repairs to his toys. He also pumped the church organ bellows in the days before it was converted to electricity. In school holidays he helped on the family poultry farm, and remembered delivering liquid egg to hospitals during the Blitz family poultry business, soon becoming a director. As a sideline, hewith started bombers a mushroom flying overhead. growing After enterprise leaving supplying school, he local joined hotels the and restaurants, but his enthusiasm for this was sadly dampened after an Inland Revenue investigation expressed scepticism at his lack of spending. In the early 1950s, Peter started a small dairy herd with eight Guernsey cows, and it was while milking in 1963 that he met a young and attractive milk recorder, Angela, who he duly married children Janet and Robert have fond memories of learning to ski anda year sailing later. holidays Peter was in theirfirst andboat foremost on Lake Windermere.a family man, Peter and their was also a good ice skater, and in 1963 he and his elder brother John and his wife Molly lived. Lights were threaded through the trees andmade the a skating whole village rink by invited flooding in the to enjoylawn atthe The fun. Lodge, where John By the 1970s, both the dairy herd and the family poultry business Peter Thornhill 1929 - 2019 a familiar sound on the Tannoy at Thornhill Meat and Poultry Ltd. In 1978, however, he decided to take a back seat as ahad non-executive grown significantly, director andof the the poultry call for business, “Mr Peter” in orderhad become to devote his energies full time to the dairy farm with Angela. He became known locally for his many progressive innovations, including hosting a Ministry of Agriculture Open Day to

Peter’s warmth, generosity and kindness, as well as his mischievous sense of humour, will be sadly missed by Angela, Janet andshowcase Robert, silage and grandchildrenmaking, as the William,first farmer Matthew, to introduce Jake and this Zara. to the The area. family would like to thank everyone for all the kind messages and support they have received, which has been a great comfort. Local Milk The Village Shop The We will be open Tuesday to Friday Great Longstone Pasteurised on the farm 8-5,Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-1 rispin & Unhomogenised We stock a range of everyday Inn essentials, fresh fruit and veg, meat from Castlegate Farm Shop and New Close Butchers also fresh bread, milk,cheese, coal, logs and more. Please pop in to see us, visit our Facebook page or give us a call on 01629 640507. Many thanks Will and Heather -The Village Shop Traditional Village pub serving WSouthern Joinery hearty, home-cooked food Bespoke Woodworking lunchtimes and evenings Specialist in sliding box sash windows • Bar open all day Sat & Sun Casement windows and doors • A Robinson ‘Gold Award’ Pub • All joinery work undertaken • Large function room available F.O.C 2018 Mobile: 07707 772561 • Ramblers, Children & Dogs all welcome • Coach Parties catered for by appointment Free Range Eggs • Open Fire & Beer Garden FOOD HYGIENE RATING 0 1 2 3 4 5

• The Crispin Inn was awarded a Food VERY GOOD Yoghurt Hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good) by Dales District Council The Dairy, Church Lane Farm, The Crispin Inn, Main St. Great Longstone DE45 1TZ Great Longstone Web: www.southernjoinery.co.uk The Crispin Inn, MainTel: Street, 01629Great Longstone, 640237 Bakewell DE45 1TZ Open 7 Days Email: [email protected] www.thecrispingreatlongstone.co.uk 3 Policewomen and the Law in London and 27 Cities and Boroughs, unarmed combat. She is required to but they were not to be utilised in place 1955-56 of men. Further recommendations were made by a committee that obtain a certificate of life saving and substantial increases in the numbers first aid whilst at the school. During of Policewomen should be made by the thirteen weeks officers take two 1929, when it was left to the discretion theprogress Chief tests Constable and a final concerning examination her progressand finally and a report demeanour, is forwarded together to Local Authority to decide whether with general observations on her orof thenot Chiefwomen Officer should of bePolice included and the in general aptitude for the work. the strength of their force. During The Policewoman returns to her the Second World War when the Force where she is trained on local problem of manpower became so procedure and Byelaws and is then acute the numbers of Police-women considered ready to take up her greatly increased and since that time duties in the street. Her main duty have continued to do so. In 1948 a is in uniform on patrol, when she is Committee agreed that Police-women expected to deal with any emergency, should be employed in all Forces and suicides or even murder. The latter instructed that they should do exactly incidents are fortunately not too the same kind of duties as a man, in frequent, but nevertheless she must addition to the duties connected with be prepared. Mum in 1952 females and juveniles. Whilst on patrol, she works a beat like My Mum passed away last year, she As in all large organisations, there was a policewoman in the 1950’s, are certain Regulations with which a certain point at a certain time, so and amongst her papers I found these members of Police Forces must comply, a male officer, and is required to be at notes for a talk she gave to The Eureka covering all aspects of the work. When is able to contact her when required. Townswomen’s Guild – Social Studies an applicant wishes to join, she must Ifthat not the required officer in whilst charge on of thepatrol station she Group in 1955. I found it interesting, be at least 5’4” tall, at least 20 years serves summonses, executes warrants, the differences between the 1950s and of age, and not more than 35 years performs duties at school crossings now, and so I share it with Under The of age. She must pass a medical and when there is not a school crossing Edge readers. The wording is as it was educational examination. If successful patrol on duty, and also trains a school written by her in 1955. so far, she must sign an agreement crossing patrol in his or her duties. She Women and the Law - Policewomen to live anywhere within the Force attends any domestic disturbances From the forming of the original Police where the Chief of Police decides, which might occur, makes enquiries Force in the Metropolitan area by Sir agree to be on Probation for 2 years, concerning missing females, visits Robert Peel in 1829 until the 1914/18 and agree to various instructions licensed premises for young offenders concerning discipline. Enquiries are purchasing intoxicating liquor, were performed by men. made concerning her character and if and reports any other offenders JustWar, allprior of the to duties the War of a Policesuggestions Officer found unsuitable she is interviewed by connected with the purchase or sale of were put forward to include women intoxicants to persons under age. She as active members of Police Forces, whether or not she is employed. When has to deal with any street accident but no practical steps were taken to the Chiefapplicant Constable is successful, who finally she decides is then which might happen, and report bring this about. At this time civilian measured for uniform, her total issue any offences disclosed, and also if women were employed, part-time, to includes 2 greatcoats, one gabardine necessary, produce plans when she search and care for female prisoners, Macintosh, 2 ties, 12 pairs of nylons, gives evidence at Court. If there to look after females in court, to act one cape, two caps, one pair of slacks, 4 are any sudden deaths on her beat, as escorts for females going to prison, tunics, 3 skirts and 2 shirts. She is then upon instructions from H M Coroner and to look after Juveniles. attested or ‘sworn in’ which means she examines the body for foul play, During the War the strength of Police that any information obtained by her removes to the mortuary and if an Forces became so depleted that an about anyone must not be divulged to inquest is to be held, she has to obtain appeal was made for 300 women the general public. After being attested statements required by the Coroner’s voluntary patrols to work in the she then owes the same obligation and Court, and obtain a jury if instructed Metropolitan area. Their duties were duty to the general public as a male that one is required. One of her main duties is to ‘keep welfare work. responsibilities. an eye’ on young girls who may be Aftermainly the confined War active to steps social were and taken moral to Herofficer primary and has objective the same is the powers prevention and frequenting the streets late at night, include women as full-time members and detection of crime, together with mainly to prevent them from taking of Police Forces in London, Bristol, the preservation of life and property. a life of prostitution, and also to Grantham, Oxford and Glasgow. Their prevent offences being committed duties were to be specialised in caring sent to a residential training school for against young girls. If a girl did not for females and Juveniles, with the aTo period become of thirteenefficient weeks, the officer during is then this respond favourably to a talk from a added duty of taking statements of time she is taught Police Law in theory Police-woman, and conditions at home complaints of indecency. and in practice, a little about Civil Law, were undesirable, it may, if the girl By 1924 policewomen were employed Civil Defence, Life Saving, First Aid and continues in her undesirable 4 behaviour, be necessary for the police-woman to take her before the Juvenile Court, when she would have to produce evidence that the girl is Knit & Natter exposed to moral danger and in need of care and protection. Starts Monday 4th March 2019 It is quite normal for a Police-woman to be on duty in her uniform at all courts, mainly to care for female witnesses, prisoners and juveniles, somewhat an arduous task at times because that is a time more than any other when women are the weaker sex, they so frequently, on such occasions,

Police-women are always required sufferto obtain from statements fits of hysteria. from female complainants and witnesses in cases of indecency – that can be any incident from obscene language in the street to a complaint of rape. If the offender Mondays 10am - 12pm & 7pm - 9pm is not known it is often necessary for her to accompany the complainant Wardlow Village Hall or witnesses on observations, and if Wardlow, Buxton SK17 8RP traced she must take the appropriate action, either report for summons or arrest. Bring along a project or just come for a chat and see what Plain-clothes duties performed by police-women is on licensed others are working on offences against the Licensing Acts A great way to pick up tips, be inspired, learn about knitting, premises,are suspected. with a Itmale is aofficer, duty oftenwhen quite pleasant in itself which is often crochet or sewing, whilst enjoying friendly company and refreshments. each sex arouses less interest than two beneficial.burly policemen Obviously, would, a andmember usually of £2 per person the observations have the required result. Another duty in plain clothes Includes hot drink and homemade cake is observations in markets for shop- lifters and purse snatchers. It looks Contact Angela on 07840 148747 so much more authentic if a woman is seen walking about with a shopping around’ trying to look as though they ‘The wonderful discovery basketare not there.than male officers ‘stooging of witches in the county Finally, I would mention that police- women normally work eight hours a of Lancaster’ day, between 8am and midnight. They March 2nd, are not normally required to work at night unless to care for a female Great Longstone Village prisoner. They have 18 days leave a Hall at 7.30pm year, Bank Holidays, and a day and Dawn State Theatre Andrew B Sharkey FCA a half per week off duty. Chances of Chartered Accountant promotion are quite good. They may Company take examinations for promotion after Your local Accountant 4 years of service, may be promoted (NO VAT CHARGED) Accounts, Tax and Probate a Police-woman’s service is about 3 ‘ afteryears, five, as so and many the become average policeman’s length of Accounts, tax, probate, payroll wives. and business advice Jean Parris PW3 Woman Police Constable Qualified, value added Derbyshire Police and timely service. P.S. Mum didn’t marry a policeman she married a farmer, Don Pick, whom she Ph: 07403 433943 met when she booked him for moving Web: www.andrewbsharkey.co.uk pigs without a licence and at that time email: [email protected] when you married outside the Police Force you had to resign. Jasmine Cottage, Rowland, DE45 1NR Sally Kehr. 5 Parish Council Notes Football and Cricket The Clerk had updated those who had Readers are reminded this is my requestedthe bridge overat the a bottomyear ago. of The Longreave stones, interpretation of the Great Longstone Project and all, except one, were happy toLane stop has parking, been completed; around the this triangle was Parish Council meeting held on 9th made donations for the Football Field January 2019 in the village hall. The and levelling of the undulations on clerk will request more from DCC thefor fundspitch. toThe be exceptionused for maintenance did not say Highways.by the bridge Parking have disappeared.around this areaThe is challenging, yellow lines are not an School.official minutesPresent werecan be Councillors found on had given a percentage donation Wendythe notice Long, board Peter outside Thompson, Longstone Phil ’no’ but needed clarification as they help. Barrett, James Cox, John Shimwell Counciloption, monitorAdministration if stones/boulders and Rick Gooch, also the Clerk, Sarah based on a requirement of £12,000. Stokes. Sally Kehr and Dan McGoverne The DCC donation needs to be used of Fields Moor Road and track is still before the end of February. The Aviva GDPR is being covered. Registering hasgrant inspected didn’t look and hopeful. given Thea report person of startedwere in atthe 7:30pm. public area. As there were workwho maintains needed. BaslowNeeds spiking,football pitch soil Greaton-going. Longstone A Parish as Councilthere are election seven Jamesno public Cox declaredcomments interests the meeting in the analysis, feed and weed, costs vary councillorslater in year and will the not full be complement needed in quotes for painting the playground dependent upon what is wanted and is eight. equipment and the mowing tenders. Financial Matters The minutes of the last meeting of year to do the spiking it was agreed Bank reconciliations, quarterly products used. As it is the right time statements and payments approved. McGoverne was co-opted on to the this. Cllr Barrett stated all this work Parishwere confirmedCouncil, formally for accuracy. welcomed Dan and the DCC donation could be used for the goal mouth, is this included in the Precept form, VAT claim and Recreation Ground being done does not actually restore reimbursable expenditure claims took a seat at the table. asked for a time-line of work needed resignedforms all a sent new in.signatory All allotment was required, rents andwork costs needed? so the The PC contactor know where would they be received. As Caroline Briggs had Play Area are up to and get together with the Planning Matters The jumbo lander has been repaired, DetailsCllr Barrett of the ‘volunteered’. drilling on Longstone Cllrmaintenance Cox left the work room. on Only the oneboat quote and receivedelephant forare theawaiting painting/staining better weather. as football clubs to see where on-going funding may come from. A letter thatEdge permission had been circulated,was not required. it did not somewherehad been received else to play; from this mayBakewell mean Policegive much Matters information but it did say published in January’s UTE, as the adultFootball size Club goals as they needed are lookingand other for itinformation longer to see about if other the job quotes had onlycame just in. facilities. Cllr Gooch suggested forming Mowingbeen published Tenders it was decided to leave takenThere fromhave Hassopbeen break-ins Station. Pleaseand a It was decided to discuss item 10 on and implications this may have, the keepcase ofvigilant poaching. and Cycles report have anything been the agenda now as Cllr Cox was out PCa sub-group agreed to this.to seek He will the arrangebenefits a suspicious. of the room. This is for three separate meeting with Bakewell FC, looking Correspondence tenders for mowing the Recreation at options, costs, maintenance, toilet Ground, the various village greens facilities etc and give a presentation and the churchyard for the next three at next meeting on 13th March. Other The PC had been notified that Station years. Cllr McGoverne joined Cllr Cox Road (coming from The Cross) will be outside as he has an interest with presentation. closed 15th – 18th February whilst Villageusers of Greensthe Rec will be notified of the work takes place. Diversions will be of discussion as to whether you go Thank you was noted for Jimmy and Parkposted had but forwarded the clerk a planning will let serviceschool forthe theCricket cheapest Club. quote, After keepa great it local,deal all the team who erected the tree and know and put notice in UTE. The Peak lights, also for the donations made toward the cost of the tree. Cllr Long bulletin which is an assessment of werekeep whotoo high you soknow dismissed; does a goodone was job wanted to ensure a smaller tree is parishes, showing parish borders, the but not the best price. Some quotes breakdown of the population and how contractor. It was decided to keep the this has changed. An interesting read existingvery detailed contractors and cheaper for the Recreationbut a new delivered next time, as 24’ was too Datewhich of will next be circulatedmeetings to Councillors. Ground and village greens and try the forbig, thean 18’ new one lights was ordered.on the trees Cllr Cox on The meeting closed at 09:18. new contractor for the church yard. stated he had received good feedback (including annual meeting) & 10th Cllrs Cox and Mcgoverne re-joined July13th 2019 March 2019, 8th May 2019 the meeting. the long green. A joiner had looked Contact details Equipment for years 11+ anotherat the notice piece board of softer by the plywood bus stop; on Sarah Stokes, Clerk to Great Longstone he suggested best option is to put Parish Council, Longstone Byre, Little was agreed. theTennis court court are hedgeprogressing. to be trimmed There has in Footpathstop of existing. and Roads As under £300 this February. Quotes for fencing around greatlongstone.netLongstone, Bakewell DE45 1NN. Tel: preference of fencing. Sally01629 Kehr 640851 Email: parishcouncil@ been no reply from school as to their The street light out on Furnall Avenue 6 will be reported again. Work under Farming Notes. March 2019 When you travel around the countryside at this time of year, you

and roadside verges. Spring is a time when moles become active; soilsee evidenceheaps showing of mole where activity the with mole mole is heapsrepairing springing existing up inruns fields or digging new ones to supply a diet of worms. People who take pride in their gardens are annoyed when mole heaps spoil their lawns even though the soil is excellent for compost. For farmers, if the moles are not kept under control, we can lose a lot of grazing for the animals. Also, the number of moles on their land has to be reduced because if the earth from the mole heaps gets into the bales when silage is being made, the whole bale is wasted. When you open the bale up, there will be a black ring in it and it gives off a bad smell. Last year we employed someone to trap them and he caught 60

my life we’ve never managed to clear them but just keep them undermoles atcontrol. £10 each. Dan Moles and Tom are very have difficult decided to toget have rid of a –go all this through year and have only caught 8 so far. Writing about it reminded me of the old name “mowdyworp”, as in “Th’mowdyworps’r pushin’ up!”

Disappearing Dialect”. Moles– the moles are such are lovely active creatures - as quoted and in it’s “Words sad to of have the to White reduce Peak, their A numbers but it’s just part of good farming policy. Roger Cox Oxfam Jazz Breakfast Medway Centre Bakewell Sunday 7th April 10.30 am to 12.30 Bakewell Oxfam Supporters’ Group invites you to a sumptuous Jazz Breakfast, accompanied by the cool, mellow music of

Bring your family and friends, relax, chat or read a range of Sunday newspapers, which will we provide. The Steve Salfield Quartet. played not only in contemporary jazz groups, blues and rock’n’roll bands, but also in classical orchestras. His music melds The talented Steve Salfield Quartet is a band of local professional jazz musicians. Steve, on tenor and soprano saxes, has

Sprakesinfluence is from brilliant all of on these double experiences, bass and guitarranging and from Clive rich Loveday and mellow a talented to full and and inventive raunchy. drummer. WendyYou will Kirkland hear onold keyboard standard is a well-knownand original pianist, organist and vocalist who leads her own band, The Organik Trio. Pat compositions as well as unusual tunes from a variety of sources. For more details see www.

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The Peak Music Society’s mini-season in Edensor Church got off to a great start in February with an energetic performance by the Syzygy Saxophone Quartet, ending with a rollicking rendition of Bach’s Italian Concerto and a short encore from the theme music to Lovejoy. Unlike so many churches, St. Peter’s was lovely and warm and well lit, with comfortable padded cushions on all the pews, and the Edensor Tea Cottage just opposite kindly allowed the use of their toilets and car park. There was also plenty of parking at the Cavendish Hall across the road. Our next concert is on Thursday March 14th, with a performance by the MusicWork Vocal Ensemble, directed by Andrew Marples, in conjunction with the harpist Louise Thomson. Andrew is a major musical figure in Chesterfield and the local area, where he runs four choirs. The MusicWork Ensemble, founded in 1996, are regarded as one of the finest a capella ensembles in Derbyshire and have also toured France and Germany. Louise won the Harp Finals at the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales and has performed at the Royal Variety Performance in front of HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The programme will consist of a mixture of sacred music from 1580 onwards, madrigals and lute songs, together with folk songs and lighter music in close harmony such as You are the New Day, Viva la Musica, and Let’s Do It. Louise will accompany the ensemble for some of these items, as well as performing several solo numbers including a Scarlatti Sonata and a Glinka Nocturne. Peak Music’s final concert of the season will be on Tuesday April 9th by the I Musicanti quintet with the wonderful Leon Bosch on double bass. To reserve a ticket for the MusicWork concert at the special price of £16, Adamplease Rae-Smithcontact Elizabeth Muller on 01629 640482 or send an email to tickets@ peakmusicsociety.org.uk. We look forward to welcoming you! harpist Louise Thomson

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8 Wardlow Beetle Drive Fun for all creating a cozy atmosphere and Thewelcoming fire at the visitors Village of Hall all ages. was roaring Everyone was in a competitive mood and each game brought forth a volley of laughter and excitement as people to claim maximum points. After triedthree tointense complete games their there beetle was first a short interval when refreshments were served and, in no time at all, the countdown had commenced and everyone was ready to start again for We welcomed new faces from further the final three games. evening. They said that they had afieldenjoyed who themselves congratulated so much us that on they the hoped that we would hold another Beetle Drive so that they could come along again and bring some of their friends too.In fact everyone agreed that this should become one of our regular events – watch out for further beetling dates. If you don’t feel like playing why not just pop along for a cuppa and a piece of home-made cake, spectators are welcome too. Gill McGregor Longstone Local History Group Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 19th March 2019 in the village hall at 7:45pm. A talk will be given by Frank Parker, on the Origin and Survival of the ‘Castleton Garland Ceremony’ All welcome.

Open Gardens Weekend We shall be holding the 12th Open Gardens Weekend on 29th-30th June when, as usual, we hope to have a good variety of gardens to view. Whilst we are most grateful to our “regulars” who offer their gardens, it is always nice to have one or two new gardens and if you would like to offer your garden The Packhorse Inn for both or either day we would be delighted to hear from you when we can tell Little Longstone you more about the weekend. Tel 01629 640023 or email pandjrowson@hotmail. David and Lorraine welcome co.uk Jennifer and Peter Rowson. you to The Packhorse. Small parties catered for! Care for Feet Podiatry Foot Clinic Excellent hand-pulled ales and (Trading upstairs Loughran Hague Salon ) quality home cooked food are Home Visits Available available from 12 – 3.00pm and • General nail care, 6-9.00pm daily. Quiz night on • Hard skin/callus and corn removal Thursday with ‘A Bingo Twist’ at 9.00pm with proceeds going to • Verruca, fungal nails Air Ambulance. • Treatment of ingrown toenails, Children, dogs and walkers are cracked heels and reduction of thickened toenails all welcome in the pub and beer garden. Matlock Street, Bakewell DE45 1EE. Tel: 01629 259672 www.Careforfeetuk.co.uk Telephone 01629 640471

9 Dear Friends, Snippets from St. Giles Enquiries • For all enquiries in connection with home communions, baptisms, As I look out of my window the sun is A huge thank you to Katie Beale shining and there is lovely blue sky. and Philip Croft (from Sheffield) who Has spring arrived I wonder? Hardly, have covered as organists for the first 01629confirmations, 640257 or confessions and for surely this is still February and six weeks of this year for our Sunday [email protected] please contact the Vicar on memories of last year’s ‘Beast from the services. James Croft (Vicar) East’ remind me that we’re not through • Did you know there is global winter yet! However, even having said interest in our village church?! I’ve 2019 Lent Course already had a number of enquiries that, this lovely day is something to Looking at The Sunday Gospel this year from as far afield as the absorb and enjoy. Flowers are already readings through Lent beginning to adorn the garden, yellow United States of America and Australia daffodils, purple crocus and white asking about relatives buried in the snowdrops have already appeared churchyard. The wonder of technology! The course will take place every • The school came up again to foretelling the arrival of the wonderful Wednesday throughout Lent at All church for one of their assemblies last season of growth…… Spring will arrive. Saints Church in Curbar from 2.00pm month. Our theme was ‘friendship’. I always feel that the genius of the until 3.00pm beginning on Ash Using a personal story from childhood church calendar and its various WednesdayMarch March 6th 6th Lent 1 and showing them my teddy bear I seasons echoes those of the natural talked of loyalty and the need to be world. This, I feel, is especially true there for others……………the children March 13th Lent 2 of Lent for the season of Lent is, if it’s listened….. The temptations of Jesus about nothing else a season of growth. • Once again Messy church proved to As the introduction to the liturgy of be very popular last month. Our theme Jesus predicts his death ChristiansAsh Wednesday take makesto heart clear; the call to March 20TH Lent 3 was ‘Bible Mountains’ and everybody in Jerusalem By carefully keeping these days, enjoyed the craft activities, worship and food. Thank you to everybody March 27th Lent 4 repentance and the assurance of who came and supported the event The parable of the fig tree forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel, and to those who help ensure that it April 3rd Lent 5 and so grow in faith and in devotion continues to flourish. The parable of the prodigal son to the Lord. • Vicarage Nature note:- The bird So Lent, the period of time between table that I put outside my study didn’t Ash Wednesday and Easter is a time work as it was meant for the little Mary anoints the feet of Jesus of growing in faith and as a sign of this birds but all I got was massive crows, The course is especially suitable for people give up things like smoking, jackdaws and an itinerant squirrel anyone who is interested in going alcohol or chocolates. One clergy gobbling up all the food in about thirty deeper into the meaning of the Sunday friend of mine decided to give up going seconds flat! The bird table is now in Gospel passages in the season of Lent. on Facebook! Another friend I know a more sheltered discreet part of the Thursday 7th March has decided to miss out on one meal garden and the little song birds enjoy 3.45pm -5.00pm a day, everyday throughout Lent and coming and eating from it. Just shows give the money of what those meals moving something does sometimes would be worth to a charity or some work.! other good cause. • St. Giles’ is always open in daylight aFor serious the Christian, attempt particularly,to attune to such the hours for people to come along and relatively small sacrificial acts reveal enjoy. Maybe also at the same time forJames a bit of - solitude,[email protected] stillness and quiet supreme sacrifice of Jesus on the cross prayer. You are always welcome. and the resurrection into new life that Renee Thompson Christ offers. In this and many other (Nee Garratt) ways the Christian hopes to grow in faith both in their relationship to God and with others and thus ‘bear the Renee died on Sunday 27th January fruits of good works’. 2019 aged 78 years. @ St Giles Church So, as the introduction to the liturgy Renee’s funeral was held on Tuesday Great Longstone of Ash Wednesday makes clear to the February 12th at St Giles Church congregation; attended by family and friends. Fun Craft Activities We are invited, therefore, in the name Renee was born in Great Longstone a of the church, to the observance of a village in which she lived all of her life. Relaxed informal worship holy Lent, by self-examination and She attended Longstone School and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self- for one year was the Carnival Queen. Yummy Food! must denial; and by reading and meditating She will be sadly missed and our We look forward to seeing you prayers and thoughts go to her Jameson God’s holy word. Children be accompanied With every blessing, husband Reginald and the family in 10 their sad loss. by a responsible adult or guardian St. Giles Great March in the Garden Longstone VEGETABLES: & Church of the Good - Sow seeds of salad onions and radishes, main crop of Shepherd, Wardlow Brussels sprouts late in the month. Sow seeds of late summer cabbages Services in March SWEETand round PEAS seeded peas. Plant asparagus and Jerusalem artichokes. Complete shallot planting. 3rd March GLADIOLI: : - Plant our autumn-sown seedlings in double rows where Sunday next before Lent grown in the cordon system. 8.00am Holy Communion - Plant corms in rows for exhibition purposes, in colonies for 9.00am Eucharist at Wardlow ROSES:decorating mixed borders, plant in succession for continuous supply of 11.00am Morning Service blooms; plant corms 2 inches deep. 6.30pm Evensong DAHLIAS: - Prune hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures, repeat-flowering climbers and shrub roses. Complete any delayed planting. 6th March - Prepare ground by digging and dressing with bone meal, select ASH WEDNESDAY CHRYSANTHEMUMS:a place in full sun. Sow dahlia seeds under glass and start old tubers into 6.30pm Eucharist with imposi- growth to produce cuttings. tion of ashes HERBACEOUS PLANTS:- Prepare ground for planting adding manure. Leave ground rough dug until April or early May. 10th March - If weather is dry spread fertiliser on winter- Lent 1 LAWNS:dug ground and rake in. Plant any newly purchased plants. Check labels 11.00am Parish Eucharist before they are hidden by new growth. - Aerate lawn with a wire rake. Reseed worn areas and repair 6.30pm Evensong lawn edges that have crumbled, apply spring fertiliser. Apply selective 17th March FRUIT:weed and moss killers when grass is growing strongly. Cut grass when Lent 2 two and a half to three inches high. Control worms. - Complete planting any new tree or bushes. Complete pruning. 8.00am Holy Communion Feed cultivars in cultivated ground. Train peaches and nectarines 9.00am Morning Service at loganberries.and pollinate artificially if insects are scarce. Spray stone fruits. Plant Wardlow TREESraspberries AND andSHRUBS: strawberries. Train in new shoots of blackberries and 11.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong GENERAL TASKS: - Plant deciduous trees and shrubs until end of the month. Plant evergreens at the end of the month. 24th March - Complete all digging, kill weeds on paths and drives, Lent 3 keep clean with a total weed killer. 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