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WELCOME! Blooming to the Autumn issue of Community Voice! It’s hard to believe we’re approaching Marvellous Autumn - although at the time of writing this (even though still in mid summer) it feels like Autumn already! place to be! We’ve got some important stuff this issue. Meet our Councillors - you’ll see a few new faces on the Town Council as well as a few old ones (no offense Councillors!) If you’re interested in finding out how to become a member of the Town Council, see the advert on page 5. Read on page 8 about just one of the important roles the Town Council play in the matter of applications for development on Greenfield sites. Articles, adverts and comments should be sent to the Editor at the following address:

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very time I’ve gone out this week there have been folks local businesses and organisations have generously donated “prizes”; on their hands and knees working on the flower beds for Adrian Fidler (of Fidler Taylor auctioneers) has given his time freely Darley Dale in Bloom. These guys really do deserve a big and a very entertaining couple of hours has allowed us to raise thank you on behalf of all the community. It’s easy to funds in excess of £1,500 each year. A novel activity in January 2017 takeE for granted the precision planted flower beds or a spectacularly was a gig put on by the upcoming blues singer Elles Bailey at the colourful planter. But none of this comes without hard work and Tipsy Toad in Matlock. Additional funds have been raised by seeking dedication. further dedicated sponsorship from individual firms for specific beds including KEMS Autos at Olympian Way, Creating Places for the two Our In Bloom team first started in 2011/2012 under the initiative Whitworth Road beds and UK Auto Tyres at Greenaway Lane. of Ingrid Pasteur with the Town Council; the then Town Clerk, Trish Ingham, enthusiastically administered the project whilst one of For perspective, the summer planting for 2017 comprised the best the first volunteers was Barbara Newton. Their purpose was to get part of 6,500 plants across the town at a cost in excess of £3,000! This a greater sense of community in the town by increased community gives an idea of the standards that they are now setting, year on year. involvement. Entry into the In Bloom competition They now have 45 volunteers including three Duke of Edinburgh provided an objective whilst also allowing access to new ideas. In Award students, two Bronze and one Silver. Their success in previous this first year, they were granted a Bronze award which was a very years has now also led to the Whitworth Centre requesting them creditable achievement as a first entry. to take over the design, planting and maintenance of the five large Progressively, as the years have passed, closer inspection and circular beds by their car park; this was done for the first time in understanding of the EMiB guidelines has allowed a massive summer 2017 and has made a massive visual impact on the park. development into the efforts undertaken each year, leading to three The result of all this hard work is a fantastic morning in mid-July with Silver Gilt awards (in summer 2013, 2014, 2015)and one Gold award the visit of two EMiB judges. A short presentation of their In Bloom (2016). These were each supported by a series of supplementary year, also captured in the portfolio, leads to a tour round the town, awards typically for community work in the town including Darley showing them the current plantings, supported by discussions with Dale Primary School with Long Meadow Care home (2016), Flower in volunteers at several key points of interest. Patience is then called for the Field project (2015), the RBS bank garden (2014) whilst 2013 was as the results are only announced 13th September at a large event particularly successful with the Barcham Trees Best New Permanent in Boston, Lincolnshire. In order to provide feedback to all of their Landscaping award (Audley St Elphin’s), Taylor’s Bulbs EMiB award for volunteers and many contributors, they will be holding their own Most Improved Entrant and the Judges Award for the gardens at Peak Celebration Evening on Monday 18th September at the Whitworth Rail’s Darley Dale station. Centre. The group has been operating independently of the Town Council for In the meanwhile, the order has already been placed for the winter the last couple of years although they generously give a significant plants; delivery will be late October when the volunteers will plant financial contribution each year. Additional funds have also been them in the tubs and beds throughout the town and these will be in provided by Dales District Council to support specific place until May 2018. They will be selling calendars and Xmas cards projects each year. However, the costs for planting our enhanced again this year and further fundraising will commence again early in schemes has been steadily rising over the years too; this has given 2018 and to enable them to continue to consolidate their Gold award the committee a huge incentive to implement our own fund-raising and continuously develop in order to seek entry into the national activities and the Fun Dog show – held in early April each year – competition, rather than just the regional one …. has now been going from strength to strength over its 5 years of www.darleydaleinbloom.co.uk operation. An auction has been held in March for the last two years –

02 DDCV AUTUMN 2017 WWW.DARLEYDALE.GOV.UK Meet Our Town Councillors... for making our town a Councillor Maresa Mellor Councillor Eddie Faulkner Maresa is a Mum of two boys, a dog and a cat. She Eddie faulkner is in his second term as a councillor for has lived in Darley Dale for 15 years and works at a Darley Dale. He is on not only the planning commitee local school. She enjoys walking and den building but also the youth committee and the one for The in our beautiful surrounding area as well as cycling Whitworth Trust. Eddie has lived in Darley Dale for 30 with her family. Maresa decided to stand as a Town years and enjoys golf, cycling, walking and helping Councillor as she not only wanted to be engaged in out with the Boys Brigade in Matlock. what was going on in her local area but also wants place to be! her children to be aware that if you want to make a difference you have to make an effort and be Councillor Matt Hurford involved. She can make her family proud and do her best for all the people living around her. Maresa has Matt has lived in the local area for most of his life, recently stepped up to take position of Chair/Mayor. moving to Darley Dale three years ago with his wife and two young children. He enjoys walking, particularly in the White Peak, and pottering on his allotment. For over 20 years he has been a Councillor Dawn Ward professional archaeologist with his work taking him all over the country. Matt joined the town council Dawn is a member of the Town Council. She is married earlier this year with the aim of preserving the with two children. Born and raised in Matlock and its historic character and green fields of the parish by surrounding areas she moved away from the area, opposing unsustainable development proposals. He returning to Darley Dale when she started her family. also hopes that his input as a councillor will help to She has always taken a keen interest in local issues, ensure that the Whitworth Centre continues to be a and is determined to work for the best interests of vibrant place for the local community. this beautiful area that we are so privileged to live in, she hopes to be able to address any issues that are important to the community and keep Darley Dale a lovely place to live, protect the village from Councillor James Restrick over development and preserve and improve it James Restrick is aged 44 and is married with two for future generations. She has recently become girls, both of whom have attended Darley Dale actively involved with assisting in the running of the primary school. Having been a Darley Dale resident Whitworth Centre and its beautiful park. for 30 years, James now lives in Two Dales. He has been a fireman for 19 years, and previously worked at Alderwasley Hall Special Needs School. James Councillor Ingrid Pasteur decided to become a town councillor for his love of Darley Dale, and the surrounding area, and wishes Back on the Darley Dale Town Council after serving to get involved in trying to make a beautiful place since 2006 and as Chair/Mayor from 2011-13 Ingrid an even better place to work and live. Having raised is a mother of five and grandmother of nine all two children In Darley Dale, and as most of his family living throughout the UK. She is a retired teacher and friends are residents, he wants to take a more of secondary students and adults both here and active role in what happens in the community and abroad and was also very involved in youth work and hopefully be involved in making decisions for the enjoyed out-door activities and gardening. Ingrid has better of Darley Dale. His favourite pub hands down, a keen interest in plants which led her to start ‘Darley is the Three Stags! Dale in Bloom’ four years ago which has blossomed into a great community activity for making Darley Dale a beautiful place to live. Her support for Trade Justice has led to Darley Dale becoming a Fairtrade Councillor Mary Myers town, with a committee to encourage this further. Mary is a new member of the town council. She had lived in Darley Dale for 7 years after moving here from Leeds. She is taking a break from her carer as Other council members are: a teacher to raise her two children. Mary feels very at home in Derbyshire and enjoys lots of outdoor Councillor Tim Haynes adventures with her family. Mary wants to be part of the town council to help ensure that Darley Dale Councillor Steven Wilson remains a lovely place to raise a family. WWW.DARLEYDALE.GOV.UK COMMUNITY VOICE SummerTHE DARLEY DALE Fete WEEKEND

AT THE WHITWORTH CENTRE & PARK n Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd July, The Whitworth Centre hosted Darley Dale’s Summer fete. A huge thank you to all the people who attended especially the stalls and groups who Osupported them including Darley Dale Juniors, Darley Dale Primary School PTA, Darley Dale Cricket Club, Darley Dale Twinning, Derwent Bowmen, Matlock Trefoil Guild and those that came with their tractors and steam engines. The weather held out all day during the day on Saturday but unfortunately deteriorated into the evening which was a shame for the mini beer festival. Fortunately our band and their supporters were not deterred and held on until the end! Sunday proved to be a lovely ending to the weekend with the songs of praise lead by Rev. Dr. Foster. We are already looking forward to next year 14th July 2018 and the more support we can get the better to make it an annual event for the local community.

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Would you like to be a Town Councillor? May 2015 was the start of a new era in the Local Government Calendar and was the beginning of a new 4 year cycle. A new government, new District Councillors and at a local level new Town Councillors. There are still 3 vacancies on Darley Dale Town Council for Town Councillors, and the Town Council wants to appoint residents of Darley Dale to the positions. You do not need special qualications, just an interest in your local area, willingness to attend meetings, (once a month) and oer your views. If you want to do more then you can, it’s up to you. If you would like to be considered for the positions, please write to the Town Clerk, either by e-mail or letter telling us a bit about yourself and how you could help the Town Council in its work. The positions are un-paid.

Contact: The Town Clerk on 01629 735248 The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2EQ E: [email protected] www.darleydale.gov.uk

n 15th July we saw the first Summer Fair at The Plough Inn for at least 10 years. The feedback has been amazing.

Set on the field behind the Plough, on a warm summer’s Oday, the fair had a traditional village feel. Villagers partook of tea and homemade cakes whilst listening to the fabulous a jazz band, who played most of the afternoon. Competitions such as Wellie Wanging, Hook-a-Duck, Coconut Shy, Skittles, and other traditional stalls and events entertained adults and kids alike. The fantastic Gina painted the faces and arms of children and adults with her amazing designs. Competition winners on the day were, Victoria Sponge, David Limb; Butterfly Cakes, Lillie-May and Tillie Limb; Golf Chipping, Nick Walker; Beat the Buzzer, Harry Vaughan; Wellie Wanging – Axel, Jenewein, Fiona Andrews and Sam Jenewein. Best Dog in Show was won by Tess owned by Louise Salt.

Grateful thanks to everyone who stepped up to help with donations, loan of gazebos, bunting, etc, and time (before, during and for the clear-up), the Fair could not have been the success it was without you. Special mention to the Panthers Owners (Motorcycle) Club for their generous loan of equipment, and the Shalimar Restaurant, Carriages Restaurant, Two Dales Garage, Indigo, Walton Therapies, BJ Water Transport, Clip Round the Ear Dog Grooming, and others for generously donating prizes.

The Fair raised £1,052.33 of which £400 was donated to The Ashgate Hospice and £300.00 to The Greenaway Workshop. The residue of the money raised on the day will go towards producing next year’s Fair which will take place on the 14th July 2018.

DDCV AUTUMN 2017 05 COMMUNITY VOICE WWW.DARLEYDALE.GOV.UK Greenaway WORKSHOP have been the workshop manager for just enjoy the social aspect of the workshop. To aid over two and half years and the support the funding of the workshop the charity also and enthusiasm from within the local operates a print shop that can produce anything community has been fantastic. Not only from invoice books to wedding invitations, hasI the local community raised and donated monthly parish booklets, raffle tickets to money by organising events but how many local personalised Christmas cards. individuals offer their skills and time each week POP UP Hobby & Craft Stash Sale to assist the running of the workshop - thank The workshop is open Monday - Thursday 9-4:30 Old School Close, Darley Dale DE4 2PT you for all your help and assistance on behalf of for all enquiries whether they are for restoration Greenaway Workshop. work, printing work, to become a workshop SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 10am - 2pm member, volunteer or committee member- If you have never come across us before please call and come and see what we do. Sell your surplus fabric, buttons, braids, wool, spare haberdashery items, card Greenaway Workshop is a local Matlock charity, making items, garden tools, pots, seeds, based in Darley Dale, that helps individuals with One of our next events to be held at the screws, washers, o cuts etc. long term health issues take part in occupational workshop is a Pop up Hobby and Craft Stash therapy by restoring rush and cane chairs. Not Sale. TO BOOK A TABLE CONTACT: Rachel on 01629 734089 only does it give individuals an opportunity to or email: [email protected] learn new skills but to be part of a team and to Rachael Kelly, Workshop Manager small table £5 Large table £10

DARLEY DALE/ONZAIN TWINNING ASSOCIATION MEMORY LANE he AGM was held on 20 June, sadly one of the poorest attended. However, elections were held and the following were successful:

Chair: Kevin Senior TTreasurer: Paul Shepherd Committee members: Rob Annable, Mike Doyles, Sandy Doyles, Jane Mounsey, Mags Robinson and Ruth Shooter

You may notice that we do not have a Secretary or Membership Officer, as no nominations were received. The committee is empowered to co- opt new officers should anyone wish to volunteer. Both of these two MEMORY LANE COMMUNITY GROUP DARLEY DALE IN posts are relatively easy to fulfil and if anyone wishes to volunteer please CONJUNCTION WITH AGE UK AND DERBYSHIRE contact Kevin Senior(Tel. 01629 733053 or e-mail kevinfsenior@hotmail. Another successful outing for Memory Lane Derby com). You may wish to have a chat beforehand. and Derbyshire visiting Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall Derbyshire. The Groups experienced the filming of BBC ‘s Our Town Council representative, Cllr. Steve Wilson and the Mayor, Bargain Hunt and looked on soaking up the atmosphere Cllr Maresa Mellor, were in attendance and answered questions from on a busy International Sale Day, taking in lunch before members. These were mainly about the Council’s relationship and setting back. Memory Lane is a monthly group and is Ten engagement with the Twinning Association. From the recent elections, years old this December. September 23rd 2017 is our there have been some changes in the elected membership and the next meeting and open to all. We will be at the Whitworth Twinning Association felt that this would be an opportune moment, Centre 2pm till 4 pm. A musical sing along with local and have asked for a meeting with them, to discuss future working Artist an refreshments £2 inclusive we hold a regular arrangements. Raffle at a further £1 which is optional. A great way to meet up old friends and make new ones. Memory Lanes At a recent committee meeting it was decided to accept an invitation ten year anniversary will take place on 16 December 2017 from Onzain to visit in 2018 and the date chosen is the weekend 16/17 at St Helens Darley Dale from 1.30 pm . It will be a FREE June next year. The committee is more than happy to receive indications event but there will be an optional raffle of £1 on the day. of peoples or groups interest in travelling and, should you wish to know Award winning Gatepost Theatre Company will be back more about what options are available, please give Kevin a call. by popular demand. AGE UK DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE ..STRICTLY NO FALLING CHAIR BASED EXERCISE WANTED... Takes place at St Helens every Tuesday Morning 10am till 12.30am at St Helens Church Darley Dale . A great way Secretary to gain confidence make friends an above all have fun Workload: and keep fit . Falls prevention Advice available. The next chair base exercise class at St Helens will start Tuesday Organising meetings - Only 4 a year(occasionally more near to events and exchanges) 5 September 10 till 11.30 phone for more information Minute taking 07919 116585. Maintaining membership database - already compiled If you would like details on the Service please contact Correspondence - very little Age UK Derby and Derbyshire on 01773 768240. Affordable Quality

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John Lanigan t: 07876 473 085 e: [email protected] WWW.DARLEYDALE.GOV.UK COMMUNITY VOICE Supporting Darley Dale Development Action Group Local residents in Darley dale have become used over the years to various planning applications being submitted for the DFS field. These have all been successfully overturned as the site for what ever use has always been deemed unsuitable for building of any sort. So we were not surprised when another application came in, the difference this time was that it was for housing, and for an unbelievable 126 houses. Here’s an update of what’s been happening from The Darley Dale Development Action Group....

group of locals quickly organised a residents group ‘The Darley Dale Development Action Group’ following some good advice from the Two Dales group, and began looking at how we might best object. We did a large leaflet drop advisingA residents how best to object and calling on them to attend a meeting that we set up at the Whitworth. This was attended by some 70 people and was a huge success. This culminated in a significant number of objections being raised. A couple of us also contacted Patrick McLouglin M.P. We met with him at his constituency office where he listened carefully to our concerns and promised to do what he could to help.

Below are some excerpts of what we submitted which highlight the main reasons for objecting.

In respect of the above detailed planning application, and as residents in and around the immediate proposed development area, we would like to register our absolute objection to the proposal.

Our main objections are: The proposed plans are in complete and utter conflict with policies detailed within both the Local Plan and the Darley Dale Neighbourhood The resulting huge reduction of the A6 Green Corridor, which Plan (see additional notes 1 through 4, below). They also hugely completely contradicts the Local Plan 2017, which clearly states that contradict the wishes of the National Park relating to this stretch of the A6 should be protected. views into and out of the Peak Park area.

The resulting destruction of the local landscape, impacting views Over and above this there have very recently been two other planning into and out of the Peak District National Park, not just for the local applications in the local area( Land off Old Road and Park Lane),both community but also with regards to the many tourists who visit and of which were turned down, appealed and ultimately dismissed. These stay in our area for its close link to the Peak Park. appeals and the majority of the information contained within them, and in particular the Planning Inspectors conclusions and comments The massive impact on these plans will have on our infrastructure – in rejecting these appeals, also apply equally and directly to the land referred to in the application, if not more so – With particular relevance Our Schools and Pre-Schools simply do not have the space to to the Land off Old Road, Darley Dale which lies almost directly next to effectively support another potential 126 families and their resulting the application land, and to which all points relating to the A6 Green need for school places which are already at capacity. Corridors, harmful effect on landscape, views into and out of the Peak Park, character and build are KEY. Our Medical Centre is full, with patients regularly waiting 2-3 weeks for appointments. Although there is a planned relocation of this We seem to be subjected to planning applications for the development service, there are no plans for additional doctors, nor rooms to of this land every three years or so, all of which have ultimately not house them. got anywhere near as far as this application has. We ask – What has changed that would result in DDDC approving this application where The resulting impact on Highway Safety relevant to the stretch others have been completely rejected? of A6 highway where another main junction is proposed. With We are also extremely concerned that these plans in no way have already 4 major and 4 smaller junctions joining the A6 within a very consulted nor included the views of the local Town Council, nor the short stretch (2 of which have not been taken into account on the local community, which in itself is key to the Local Plan, and further to application), the resulting hazards of yet another main junction this seem to owe more to pressure from developers and the insistence is of great concern. This is already a highly dangerous area with of further developments by the government. particular regards to the junctions of Station Road, and Chesterfield Road, with 2 Air Ambulance visits in the last 12 months. In summary, we feel very strongly that proper and up to date analysis has not been undertaken by the developers. Should this have The design of the proposed development is not in any way been done, and the local Town Council/Community been properly sympathetic in its design, layout, density and building materials to consulted, it would have shown the applicants lack of thought for the local area – another key point within the Local Plan. Two Dales is the area, the local infrastructure and the community as a whole, the the locale relevant to the submitted plans and the proposed build is impracticality and lack of suitability of the build within the local area in no way in keeping with this picturesque part of Darley Dale. and the irreversible impact the build will have on our area, it’s views and the A6 Green Corridor.

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Proposed Site Location for Opposed Housing Development

Proposed Plan of 126 new houses

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Together with the Town Council we completely object to these plans question), we had replies of ‘these were the only reports available in their entirety, and subject further additional notes below in support to us’ and apparently the new site ‘didn’t warrant undertaking of our objections above. new surveys’ – One gentleman, in contradiction with this, said new reports had been done, something his colleagues were obviously From the outset Darley dale town council have made themselves unaware of, and yet there is no evidence of this contained within and their resources available to us, from offering up rooms at The the online information. Whitworth Centre for holding various meetings, to helping us produce campaign leaflets. When questioned about the materials for the build, the standard reply was ‘brick and stone’. They couldn’t tell us what stone would They have welcomed us in council meetings, sharing knowledge be used, only that it would be to the front of the properties at the regarding the local Darley dale plan which has been invaluable. outer edges of the development. We spoke about Two Dales and Sharing with us the history of various planning applications past how this was not in keeping with the local area – to which we were and present has been incredibly useful background and we’ve felt told ‘well all Station Road properties are red brick to the rear’ – supported by the council every step of the way. It’s been great to they obviously hadn’t been to look as this is definitely not the case. collaborate and has certainly felt like a team effort! The passion that the council have regarding protecting our green spaces has been so We spoke about the proposed cycle/foot path adjacent to the refreshing to see. Council Yard Entrance and how safety would be addressed here and on Station Road for new residents using it – again there was The Town Council along with ourselves agree that the planning no knowledge of how this would be dealt with and answers of ‘this application 17/00490/FUL goes against everything the Local Plan will be discussed further’. 2017 states and stands for, and in doing so should not be allowed to proceed. Evidence within the Local Plan 2017 seems to have been We asked about why the emerging Local Plan, or Neighbourhood disregarded by DDDC and Persimmon in allowing this application to Plan had not been consulted. To which we were told ‘it has’ and reach it’s current stage. ‘we only have to consult the old one as the new one isn’t yet published’ – despite the previous Local Plan detailing much the After submitting a letter opposing the above planning application, same information as the new one. here is our review of the Persimmon ‘Planning Exhibition’ which was held in the ballroom of the Whitworth Centre recently on 24th July. They knew nothing about the Darley Dale Place Analysis, nor the questionnaires undertaken by the Town Council in preparation for It is clear that Persimmon have done no in-depth research into our local the Local Plan. area. Until the exhibition they had not spoken to the community or the Town Council. It is our understanding that the only reason they were They knew nothing about the local demographic, and the types there yesterday was at the request of the Town Council, and prior to and styles of houses which are needed in our area. this request no plans to consult with the community had been made. Over and above this there were lots of replies of ‘That’s not for us to do, The exhibition consisted of – that’s the responsibility of the Council’, so again we ask:

NO new information regarding the development, simply a few Will new and up to date road traffic surveys be done at details taken offline which are on the planning application the proposed area to give a clear indication of what this anyway. development will mean to our local community?

NO information regarding the building materials proposed. Will up to date information regarding accidents in the area be obtained, to include the times the Air Ambulance has No-one taking any notes regarding the questions of the landed in the field to attend serious accidents at the top of community, in order to feed back to Persimmon. Station Road? No-one recording numbers or contact details of attendees in order to communicate further and keep interested party’s up to date. Will the residents of Station Road be consulted regarding the proximity of the development to their properties and A simple questionnaire asking questions based around what the access rights they have enjoyed for around 95+ years? people liked about the development, as opposed to what any problems were or concerns that people may have. Many people Will the Town Council and the emerging Local Plan be took the view that our thoughts had been submitted and were consulted regarding this development and the guidance online for Persimmon to see, so there was no further point in and policies it contains be considered and adhered to? completing this.

Further to this, when questioned their knowledge of the local area Will ALL the schools local to the development be consulted? and any in-depth research was sorely lacking:

The large image of the ‘green area’ indicated as ‘public and sports facilities’ contains the local graveyard and adjacent non-public We are now waiting to hear when the application goes to committee, field, which when pointed out was met with comments like ‘really?’ we will be in the meantime organising people to speak at the meeting. and ‘well it’s still public’. We hope that we will have spokes people who can talk for 3 minutes on each of the main topics in order to highlight the issues as we see them. When asked about access rights to the rear of the Station Road properties, this was met with initial surprise, and subsequent If you would like any further information or would like to help or join comments of ‘we will have to look into this further’ and ‘we will the action group, please email us at: [email protected] consult our solicitors’ (an attempt at intimidation maybe?)

When questioned about the out of date reports on road safety and traffic (which is from an area 1.8 miles away, unrelated to the site in

10 DDCV AUTUMN 2017 COMMUNITY VOICE COMMUNITY VOICE WWW.DARLEYDALE.GOV.UK DARLEY DALE SCOUT AND GUIDE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ituated between Churchtown to new experiences that they could not get at have been working to raise the necessary Primary School and The Church Inn, home. How many stories could those scout funds for the new building. The new building Darley Dale the scout hut is a well- hut walls tell? How many memories are held would enable the boys and girls, currently on known land mark for the people of in the collective psyche of the people of waiting lists, to be given places and the scout SDarley Dale. It is thought that the building Darley Dale? and guide leaders would be able to provide a started its life shortly after the end of the 1st wider range of activities. World War as the local meeting place for the Whilst the scout hut may be the focus of British Legion. It was then passed on to the fond memories for large numbers of Darley Our youngsters deserve much more than scouts and guides who have used it as the Dale folk, the building is now a shadow of its the Dickensian accommodation they centre for their activities for approximately former self. It is cold, damp and way past its currently use. We are asking everyone in eighty years. sell-by date. A point clearly demonstrated Darley Dale to support our appeal to build by the three wooden props positioned in the new HQ for them. With your help we can The scout hut played a significant role main activity room to support the roof. In raise the money needed to build the new in the lives of local boys and girls during short the building is not fit for purpose and HQ. Without your help a century of scouting those eighty years. It is estimated that two can no longer meet the needs of 21st century and guiding in Darley Dale may come to thousand local boys and girls would have scouting and guiding. Sadly, our post code an end. All donations will be welcomed. been members of the Darley Dale scouts precludes us from accessing major funding Cheques can either be paid directly into the and guides groups when they were growing from the National Lottery as we are not appeal account at c/o RBS or forwarded to up. For many youngsters growing up in the deemed to be an area of social deprivation. The Cottage, Park Lane, Two Dales DE4 2FB. 30s, 40s and 50s life was difficult. Money was However, plans are afoot for the scouts and Please make cheques payable to Darley Dale short and the pleasures of life were scarce. guides to relocate to new purpose built Scout & Guide. Thank you for your support. The scouts and guides provided a gate-way premises. The children, parents and leaders

Darley Dale Scout and Guide New Headquarters Fund Raising money to benefit Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers and Cubs in Darley Dale FAIRTRADE

any of you will have heard about the recent withdrawal by Sainsbury’s from Fairtrade tea, in favour of their own version of ‘fairly traded’ tea. Why does CAN YOU SPARE SOME TIME TO this matter? HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? TheyM are the latest in a line of retailers and companies opting for their own schemes of ‘trading fairly’ on certain products, saying that the supplier is being paid a fair price by the company cutting out the middle man. This is not the actual meaning of Fairtrade, as certified Join Friends of by the Fairtrade Foundation with their official logo. Whilst it is true that officially certified Fairtrade farmers are paid a fair price directly by the retailer, it is the Fairtrade Premium which The Whitworth! is key to the whole concept of Fairtrade as a movement. This premium, the extra few pence We would like to invite you to come a fairtrade product costs us to buy, is invested by the farmer’s community into such things along to the centre to get involved as sustainable farming projects or the education and health of their families. The farmers, with community projects to keep working together, are the decision makers in how the premium should be spent for the best the centre and park running at its benefit of their community. best. We are asking for members of the community to come along to Recently-appearing schemes such as Cadbury’s ‘Cocoa Life’ programme claim to be meet other people and help to benefiting the farming communities by ploughing money into local schemes of their own make sure that the park and centre (the company’s) choosing. This takes the farmers themselves completely out of the equation stay as a clean and safe friendly and removes the power over their own lives that official Fairtrade provides them. It also environment for all. means that the company can choose how much to spend – or not. DIY Working in the Park So, whether it’s Sainsbury’s or another retailer coming up with these schemes, remember that Decorating to them it is just another brand, another way of poaching custom from their competitors, Fund Raising First Thursday of every month at 10am another marketing strategy, -- another way of making yet more money. It’s not about the Meet us in the Terrace Cafe farmers and their community. The link below offers you several ways of campaigning against Enjoy some free cake as a thank you for Sainsbury’s recent move. When doing so, however, remember that they are just one company your help who have fallen foul of a lot of publicity on this, when in fact this recent trend in ‘fairly traded’ To ‰nd out more visit our website, facebook page or call us to have a chat products is widespread and needs to be opposed. So yes, complete the action in the link below, but also take time to talk to your friends and family about why this matters, and The Whitworth Centre is a charity and encourage them to oppose the practice as more and more retailers jump on the bandwagon runs for the bene t of the community. of making money from their more ethical consumers. We would love you to get involved in making the centre and the park the https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Fairtrade very best it can be. If you feel like you have any skills and time that you For further information and with offers of help please contact: would like to donate, please give us a Ingrid Pasteur Tel: 01629 735956 or [email protected] or ring and let us know, we’d love to hear Monica Render Tel: 01629 732935 or [email protected] from you! Website: www.thewhitworthcentre.co.uk Email: [email protected] COMMUNITY VOICE WWW.DARLEYDALE.GOV.UK A THOUGHT.... “Rest time is not waste time. It is economy to paddling just to keep up sometimes. time for rest and relaxation - these two things gather fresh strength... It is wisdom to take But our Christian Tradition calls us to live are not optional for a healthy life. occasional furlough. In the long run, we shall a balanced life - one of work, prayer, rest Secondly please do not be afraid of our do more by sometimes doing less.” - Charles and exercise. Too much of any one of these churches. The churches of Darley Dale, South Spurgeon can quite literally throw us out of sync and Darley and Winster are your churches. They do “God, you have made us for yourself, and our damage our mental, physical and spiritual not belong to a ‘holy few’; they belong to all hearts are restless till they find their rest in health. In our Community we have some great of us, broken people who need God’s loving you.” - Augustine church buildings and these should be places mercy in our lives. Our churches are places I was in the other day feeling very of refreshment and revitalisation. They should where you will always be welcome. righteous that I’d resisted the wonderful be places of spiritual enlivening and spaces So, finally, may I wish you and your family puddings and custard!! Then we walked by where we can meet our Creator, Redeemer every blessing and love and peace, in God’s the river and saw the ducks appearing to stay and Sustainer. In these building there should name. Amen still on the water. Yet the ducks were paddling be a warm welcome and a feeling of love, like mad. There was complete frenetic activity forgiveness and peace, but also on other With Kind Regards and every prayer. underneath the water. In the Autumn or occasions, joy, excitement and hopefulness. Rev’d Stephen Monk late Summer, we need to remember that So the two themes in this letter are firstly, we (Rector Darley Dale, & Winster.) life throws a lot at us. We, like the ducks, are all need to remember in our busy lives find

DARLEY DALE TOWN COUNCILLORS WHO TO CONTACT: Sian Bacon 732044 Eddie Faulkner 734041 Dawn Ward 735792 Maresa Mellor 732843 Ingrid Pasteur 735956 Tim Haynes 259071 Other useful numbers (all telephone numbers Steven Wilson 07973 869722 are 01629 unless shown otherwise): Town Clerk - Mrs Carol Lavell 735248 email: [email protected]

LOCAL ORGANISATIONS DD Table Tennis Club B Croasdale - 07968 693408 DD & District Twinning Ass Kevin Senior - 733053 Derwent Bowmen Ken Ness - 581671 DD Womens Institute Mrs L McGlone - 735080 DD Association of Wrens Mrs R Sayers - 584411 Essential Fitness Jan Handley - 735150 DD Brass Band K Sheldon - 734641 First Act Jim & Debbie Fearn - 733862 DD Community Centre at the ARC Mrs Gray - 56718 First Taste Mrs I Wagstaffe - 733849 DD Cricket Club C Sellors - 733293 Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club Kevin Senior - 733053 DD Cubs N Winter - 732662 Matlock Karate Club John Redfern - 07979 154685 DD Croquet Club - Secretary David Gregory - 732455 Matlock Trefoil Guild Mrs S Baranek - 55192 DD Dancing School Claire Dobinson - 56267 Memory Lane Di Cliff - 735248 DD in Bloom Lyn Mason - 733436 Methodist Churches Rev. Robert Foster - 01773 827450 DD Fairtrade Group Monica Render - 732935 Mother & Baby Clinic Health Visitor - 734705 DD Film Society - Chairman Ed Runham - 732898 St Helens Church Rev Stephen Monk - 734257 Darley Dale Fly Fishing Club Bernard Webster - 07973 878059 St Helens Church Bellringers Richard Taylor - 732519 DD Guides Rebecca Burton - 760029 St Helens Ladies Club Mrs B Scargill - 734339 Brownies Wendy Oldfield -58109 Stitch, Knit & Natter Jane Small - 760599 Rainbows Mrs G Senior - 733053 Twilight After School Club 07816 935937 DD Horticultural Society Mrs M Hall - 583956 Wayfinders Youth Club Philip/Rachel Hulland - 735986 DD Indoor Bowls Club P Whitehouse - 734043 Whitworth Park Bowls Club Mick Hill - 822733 DD Juniors FC Rob Wilson - 733773 Whitworth Snooker & Billiards Club J McCann - 734269 Darley Lions FC B Clarke - 734213

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Your MP Patrick McLoughlin, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA (0207 2193511) email: [email protected] Your District Councillors Jason Atkin (07866 742146), Mark Salt (761100) Andrew Statham (581014)

For information and help on the following subjects please call the appropriate local authority: County Council (580000 or Call Centre 508058): Consumer Advice and Safety; Education; Highways; Libraries; Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths; Street Lighting; Trading Standards. District Council (761100): Building Regulations; Council Tax; Concessionary Fares; Dog Wardens; Environmental Health; Housing Benefit; Housing; Planning Permissions; Recreation; Refuse Collection; Registration of Elections; Street Cleaning. ADVERTISE Darley Dale Town Council (735248, email: [email protected]): Bus Shelters, Grit Bins, Public Footpaths. IN OUR WINTER IN OUR NEXT ISSUE: ISSUE We will have another edition in the Autumn which will include all the latest community news and events in and around Darley Dale, as well as several pages dedicated to local advertising. This will be with you early September 2017. Email any contributions to the Editor by Thursday 12th October 2017. The next Town Council meeting will be held in The Old Library, The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale on Thursday 21st September starting at 7pm. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend. Any changes to these dates will be posted on the Town Council Website. Design & origination by Editor...... Louise McKenzie T: 01629 733423/07506 595859 E: [email protected] Town Clerk...... Carol Lavell T: 01629 735248 E: [email protected]