UNDER THE EDGE INCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINE GREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE, ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW No. 144 January 2011 60P ISSN 1466-8211 European Court Says ‘No’ to Appeal on Backdale Quarry Statement from the Save Longstone Edge Group Dear Supporters. I am pleased to be able to report that there have been some positive progress in recent weeks regarding Longstone Edge. The European Court of Human Rights has refused Bleaklow Industries leave to appeal against the British Courts’ decision on the meaning of the 1952 planning permission for

Edge. We now have legal certainty aboutfluorspar the extractionmeaning of on the Longstone planning The Peak District National Park peace and tranquillity of the area. permission whose loose wording Authority has welcomed a refusal by “This is a major milestone in ending has been the cause of all the the European Court of Human Rights the unlawful removal of excessive destruction that has taken place. to hear an appeal in connection with limestone, but it is not the end of the In a further development, the chemical Backdale quarry on Longstone Edge, story. We still want to work with the company Ineos has decided to near Bakewell. owners of the land and mineral rights shut Cavendish Mill, the plant near This brings to an end the legal Longstone Edge that carries out possibilities of overturning the The 1952 planning permission Authority’s enforcement action to halt allowedto find a the permanent extraction solution.” of vein minerals There is now no UK outlet for any excessive limestone extraction at the the initial processing of fluorspar. quarry, which was upheld by the Court in limestone. It is still in force, not Longstone Edge. of Appeal in March 2009. only(mainly for Backdalefluorspar) quarry found but embedded for other fluorsparTaken together, quarried these in the developments future from Landowner Bleaklow Industries’ sites on Longstone Edge, at Wagers lessen the likelihood of new subsequent request for an appeal to Flat, Peak Pasture and Beacon Rod. quarrying taking place on Longstone the House of Lords was turned down The Court of Appeal in 2009 upheld Edge, though risks remain as the in June 2009, and now its application a planning inspector’s view that the 1952 planning permission still to the European court has also been permission should be interpreted to rejected. only allow the removal of limestone in continued on page 2..... The Authority has consistently the ratio of 2 to 1 to the vein minerals Great Longstone argued, through a lengthy public inquiry worked. and appeals, that the activities were Mr Bajaria went on: “We are in Playground Refurbishment not authorised by the 1952 planning the process of reviewing the 1952 There will be a Bridge Drive at Ashford permission and were damaging the permission under regulations for in the War Memorial Hall on national park landscape. review of old mineral permissions, Tuesday 15th February 2011.Start Authority chair Narendra Bajaria and we are in discussions with the is at 10.30.a.m.Lunch will be included. said: “We very much welcome this companies who have an interest in the Tickets £12 and can be obtained from news. It completely vindicates the Margaret Ward-01629 640 442. commitment of the Authority to Fluorspar is used mainly in the For those who do not play bridge and defending its stance through the courts. chemicalLongstone industry Edge sites.” and in everyday would like to support this village event And I’m pleased for the local community products including toothpaste. and environmental organisations who For background, go to www. donations would be appreciated. fought such a strong campaign to end peakdistrict.gov.uk/longstone-edge weLast need year's bottles event for was the bottlevery successful. raffle and this harm to the landscape and to the Barbara Crossley - PDNPA Margaret Ward continued from front page.... quality sleep. All of these contribute repairs and replacements to has 32 years to run. Any future to a healthy body, healthy mind and a pavements quarrying would be restricted to healthy shape. Day in and day out I help - Managing all the Council’s day taking two tons of limestone for every people who have trouble committing to day business including budgeting to even one of these, ignore their and managing the Council’s main The Peak District National Park importance and misinterpret the best tasks which include ensuring that the Authorityt o n iso fin discussionsf l o u r with s p both a r . way go about it. Over the next four Village Greens, the Churchyard and Ineos and with Bleaklow about issues of UTE you will receive a basic Recreation ground were maintained the future. Importantly, a process guide around these fundamental topics to the high standards expected by the called ROMP (Review of Old Minerals that will help you towards a happy and community. Permissions) should mean that if healthy 2011. Good Luck. - Dealing with the vast amount of further quarrying were to take place, Becci Sampson routine correspondence that is sent restoration of the quarried site born2move - Personal Trainer and to the council, planning applications would be required. Sports Massage Therapist and requests and complaints from We can now be more optimistic about 07739358647 parishioners. the future of Longstone Edge, and www.born2move.co.uk Probably what will be one of the we thank all of our supporters more long lasting impacts, but least for their help. Without you, the The Bartons - A Thank You seen, has been the professionalising destruction of Longstone Edge would of the council with well run meetings be continuing. You have made a The recent Parish Council meeting was and a complete overhaul of various difference. missing two members as Stephen and policies and procedures. Although the risks are now less, Suzy Barton’s move to Herefordshire Stephen and Suzy have left the SLEG will continue to monitor the went through much faster than they Council much stronger than when situation, and we will keep you expected, so instead of sitting in the they joined and their energy and informed of developments. Village Hall they found themselves enthusiasm will be missed. John Lambert - Chairman, SLEG Simon Headington new home. It’s That Time of Year Again spending Both Stephen their fandirst Suzyevening have in put their in a tremendous amount of energy and It’s that time of year again, the festivities enthusiasm on behalf of the village have passed and all we are left with is and both will be greatly missed on the empty pockets and a few extra pounds Council. in weight. Christmas is a fun time of year but also a stressful time and biggest impact has been during the last this has a big impact on our festive 3½Though years f irstwhen elected he iservedn 2003, Sastephen’s chair. Christmas spread around the middle. During this time the achievements of The reason is that stress produces the the council that he led included: hormone Cortisol, also known as ‘the - Starting the annual Village day fat storing hormone’ and this particular consultation hormone loves your tummy driving - Starting the Village week, which has excess body fat especially around the seen its 2nd successful year waist. All in all Christmas time does not - Bringing together the key user lend itself to optimal health; festive food groups of the Recreation Ground, + stress = Santa’s body shape. ensuring that all worked well together It’s also New Year’s resolution time and opening up access to the Tennis and if one of yours is to return to Court to all villagers, whilst preserving some special access for the Tennis Club suggest four areas to focus on; healthy - Successful lobbying the County The Packhorse Inn eating,your p re-puddinggetting active, figure de-stressing then m ayand I Council to carry out much needed Little Longstone David and Lorraine welcome you to The Packhorse. New Dog Grooming Service White Peak Farm Butchery Small parties catered for! High Class Butcher Excellent hand-pulled ales and Poulterer, Organic Specialist and quality home cooked food are Game dealer available from 12 – 3.00pm and Wed...... 8.45am--2.00pm Thurs...... 8.45am--4.00pm 6-9.00pm daily. Quiz night on Fri...... 8.45am--4.00pm Thursday with ‘A Bingo Twist’ at Sat...... 9.00am--1.00pm 9.00pm with proceeds going to Air Clipping and Bathing ‘Meat at its Peak’ Ambulance. Main Street, Hand Stripping Children, dogs and walkers are 15 years Experience Great Longstone. • 01629 640223 all welcome in the pub and beer • Local collection service • Prop: Richard Hobday garden. Contact Sara Littlefield 01335 390300 • 01629 640932 or 07837 051653 Telephone 01629 640471 2 Neighbourhood Watch Skimming After seeing some of the news stories Police have launched an investigation We have been working closely with after fraudsters attached a skimming of extreme weather, we do have a colleagues• Arranging delivery from Environmental of animal feed. device to a cash machine in Bakewell. numberabout people of concerns dying aboutduring vulnerable this spell Services who have done an amazing morning of December 4th not have been contacted or visited byThe saw first two incident men wasremoving reported a deviceon the bypeople any inagency, the community friends or whorelatives. may job in keeping most or our primary . A passer- I would like to ask if you could check on network open during these very The men are described as Eastern difficultSnow conditions. on car roof rumour from the machine outside the Co-op. to see that they are safe and have all th vulnerable people in the community On December 9 , a man from motorists who have snow on would really assist us if there are any EyamEuropean had his and card in cloned their when 40s. theirPolice car confirm roof. Police they willare quashingnot fine he used the same cash machine. requests,the necessary e.g. food,provisions medication they need. etc, Itif motorists who do not clear snow th on December 13 to say she believed fromrumours the that roof officers of their will vehicles.be fining Aher woman card had from been Youlgrave cloned contacted when she police used people in the community could help. th locallyObviously we willif there do our are best any to specific assist. the same cash machine on December 6 . issue Fixed Penalty Notices has needs that cannot be provided beenThe rumourcirculating that via officerstext message, will email and on social network sites. cardA Bakewell had been man cloned called after the he police used The Emergency Centre is still open theon the machine same day on to December report that 11 histh. to co-ordinate the response. I am particularly pleased with how this In each case, money was withdrawn soA police that it spokeswoman does not affect said: the "It handling is good has worked with multi-agency from the victim’s bank account. week. Since then communication with practice to clear snow from your roof representation until Monday of this users while you are driving, but these Part of the County Council’s Call rumoursof your vehicle are unfounded. or spray Weother will road not vigilant.Bakewell officer Check PC cash Philip machines Maycock other agencies has been by telephone. carefullysaid: “We before are urging you use people them to and be Centre has also co-located in the look for any devices attached to them. be fining motorists if they have snow Emergency Centre for the past week If you see anyone acting on the roof of their cars." well.so that The we Countryside can provide Ranger a joined Service up Thefts response and this has also worked Anyonesuspiciously with around information a cash should point, Police are asking members of the contact the police immediately.” has been present throughout this ofperiod the toCounty help provide Council 4x4 and transport. district vulnerable friends and neighbours call police on 0345 123 33 33 or Staff from the various departments awarecommunity that there to help have make been elderly a number or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, delivering humanitarian assistance to quoting Incident number 274 of 4.12.10. councils have done a fantastic job in Severe Weather services running. This has included: of purse/handbag thefts in town I would like to thank you for all you people in the community to keep key Peakcentres, and mainly Derbyshire within supermarkets Dales. The are doing in the community to ensure victimsand charity are shops often across elderly. the Some High delivery of critical services and to • Arranging transport for offenders are described as being urgent hospital appointments, well. Although we have received over stafftreatment from Ambulance and operations. Service, Ask them to be extra vigilant and to be keep vulnerable people safe and • Arranging transport for key of Eastern European appearance.

500 calls for assistance I am certain hospitals, GPs, residential homes, handbagsaware of people with them around at all them times whilst and organisation,there are many which more we arepeople unaware in the of. Police and our own Home Helps. shopping and to keep purses and community being helped by your • Delivering medication. • Delivering food, heating oil etc. not left in shopping trollies. J. W. & J. METTAM LIMITED Patricia Lawton DipCFHP, MPSPract Independent Family Funeral Directors since FOOT CARE CLINIC 1899 At Fountain Square Pharmacy. Tideswell on Thursdays Ambrose House, Nail Trimming, Removal of Corns and Callouses. Granby Croft, For an Appointment phone 01298 871249 Bakewell DE45 1ET or see The Pharmacy Staff Tel: (01629 812114) For a Home Visit phone 07966 713098

3 Brussel Sprout Rustling The youngsters had a talk on the Traidcraft Brussels sprout rustling here? work of police dogs and watched Sales this month have been very Whatever next? Sadly it's true! Back demonstrations from a German good at £806 including £42 at the in November some complete plants, Shepherd patrol dog and a Spaniel Oxfam Ceilidh, £150, £358 and £72 roots and all, were stolen from our search dog. allotment. The rustlers obviously There was also a chance for the Longstone and Hoyle Court Coffee have little knowledge of sprouts as children to ask questions about the Morningsrespectively and at the£127 All at Saints’, the Choral Great any intelligent person knows they work of PC Seymour and his colleagues. Society Concert. need a good frost to improve their PCSO Briggs said: “Youngsters really Continuing with the Producer enjoy learning about the work of police no frost. However, perhaps the thieves dogs and enjoyed meeting PC Seymour. we come to Lautaro Wine which gets discoveredflavour. At that this point as they there returned had been in “We carry out regular visits to itsGroups name Angela from one and of Ithe visited leaders in ofChile, the December to collect their Christmas schools in the area as it is a great way indigenous population, the Mapuches, supply from a neighbouring allotment. during the Spanish conquest. This They had to leave the roots this time as co-operative of small farmers came for officers to engage with youngsters by now the snow was deep and crisp different roles that the police have.” together in 1997 after its members and for them to find out about the very and even. This also led to a trail of tell- had all lost the land they were given by Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team To contact the Tideswell and Area So whoever is rustling sprouts be very call 0345 123 33 33 or email bakewell. Pinochet years when there was little or afraid!tale and Your easily feet identifiable may catch youfootprints. out! [email protected]. nothe support Allende forregime small in farms. 1967, during the I would like to think it was a thief police.uk Raul Navarrete, the manager, worked just passing through but sadly I fear during the 1990s to create trust among it may be somebody local, not a very Volunteer with Local the farmers, encouraging them to work edifying thought. Charity Helen’s Trust together to obtain better opportunities An allotment holder and better prices for their grapes. We met him and were impressed with his with an incurable illness to stay in their strategic thinking and abilities. Canine Cops Visit ownHelen’s home. Trust We helps are only to support able to dopeople this work thanks to the hard work of our Longstone School trade organisation to work with Supporters. LautaroOxfam WinesBelgium and was Traidcraft the first fair-has worked with them since 1997. The Trust Volunteer? Why not come along Could you help by becoming a Helen’s members greatly value the fair-trade premium they received from their more how you can get involved in our status as fair-trade producers. The fundraisingto our Volunteer and events. Club to find out wine is illustrated on p120 of the Our Next Volunteers Club is at: The current catalogue. Red Lion Pub and Bistro, Darley Rd, Peter Bird (01629 813087) Monday 10th January 2011, 6:30pm onwards. Come and get involved in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Refreshments Youngsters at Longstone primary will be provided. school learnt all about the work of the canine cops after receiving a visit from information two police dogs. T: Contact07545 922765 Catherine Allison for further Dog handler, PC Paul Seymour and E: [email protected] PCSO Phil Briggs of the Tideswell and www.helenstrust.org.uk Beechwood House, 7 Matlock Street, Team held special sessions at the Bakewell, DE45 1EE White Lion schoolsArea Safer on Thursday, Neighbourhood November Policing 25th. Serving Food 7 Days a Week Computer Serving delicious food in a warm Professional and friendly Problems? environment. House Painter • Hardware Faults/Upgrades Products sourced locally • Tech Support Food Served Monday-Friday • Software Problems 12-3 & 6-9 Reasonable rates, • Broadband/Internet Setup short waiting list • Virus/Spyware Removal Saturday 12-9. Sunday 12-8 • Free Computer Advice Main Street Call Mick Call Great Longstone 640362 Great Longstone or call at Church Lane Farm 07966 530484 and ask for David Tel:01629 640252

4 Police Update the severe cold may well continue for DDDC Local Area Forums some time into this new year of 2011. Christmas has come and gone for The next round of District Council Please can you consider checking on another year and we now look to the Forums will include consultation on a neighbour, perhaps of senior years? future. May I take this opportunity to its spending plans and priorities and They may live next door or nearby and wish you all a safe and prosperous new there will be an opportunity to ask ideally will know who you are. The year in 2011. questions to representatives from the weather may have caused them to run Can I nudge your memories? In the District Council. short of food supplies; they may just November news letter I commented - Thursday 3 February 2011 - Town need some milk or a few items from about your home security, locking Hall, Matlock the shop. If you have the opportunity doors, windows, turning lights on - Wednesday 9 February 2011 - please can you ensure that their heating and closing curtains when it’s dark, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell is working and they are able to keep Christmas packaging to be kept out of - Wednesday 16 February 2011 – warm? A regular chat to an elderly site and not to leave valuables in your Ashbourne Hilltop School neighbour can lift their spirits and car. Please can I also remind drivers All start at 7pm. For further cheer up their day. One day we may all about the children’s concerns about information and to have your say be glad of a visit by someone who cares! car drivers using their vehicles along on line email communityforum@ Driving in the cold weather, icy Bishop Purseglove School driveway? derbyshiredales.gov.uk or telephone windscreens are always a problem Please have a think about what I have 01629 761302. and I would like to suggest a possible said. We do live in a very safe area; Ros Hession Derbyshire Constabulary is on target solution. I use the silver sun screen for reducing crime for the eighth year that I put on the inside of my car in a row across the County. in the summer to keep my car cool. Bakewell Medical Centre There have only been three crimes Now its winter, when I have parked within our Safer Neighbourhood my vehicle up overnight I place the 0844 477 3408 Policing Area since the last news letter silver sunscreen on the outside of the www.bakewellmedicalcentre.net and I do empathise with all the victims. windscreen and close the door on Normal Surgery Opening Times At Baslow, bricks where thrown each edge to hold it tightly to the glass Mon 8am -8.30pm, Tues 8am- through a green house causing criminal windscreen surface. Placed correctly, 6.30pm, Wed 7am -6.30pm, Thurs damage. A motor vehicle was stolen this is an easy way to protect both and Fri 8am -6.30pm. from Buxton Road at Tideswell but the windscreen wipers and the windscreen Closed for Training offender, who was not from the area, from ice and snow. The Surgery will be closed for was arrested and has been charged to I need to squash a few rumours training on 19th January 2011 from court. At Beeley Moor, a BMW that was about my retirement. It is with a lot of 1.30pm to 4.30pm (surgery will re- left overnight after an accident in the sadness that I must let you know that open at 4.30pm). snow near Hells Bank Plantation was that I am now on the countdown to my Are you a Carer? later turned onto its roof and its wheels If you care for a relative or stolen. If any person has information However my last day of service will be friend and need help/advice or final retirement from the Police Service. about any crime they can contact me no later that the 31st October 2011. I information, please contact our Carer’s on the below numbers or alternatively can assure you that I will be replaced, Representative Sheila Casey at the ring Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 surgery. where you may be able to receive a will carry on in my place, until that Flu Vaccination. time,when itI dowill finally be business leave you, as usual someone and We have experienced some I will continue providing you with the and have not already had one, please extraordinaryfinancial reward weather for information. conditions, highest possible police service that I telephoneIf you are entitledthe surgery to a flu to vaccination make an large snow falls, icy pavements can. appointment. and roads. The cold temperatures Credit/Debit Card Payment in the December have also been Phil Briggs will be taking on the task Facility Police Community Support Officer extraordinary, with minus 19C being for all future news letters starting from We can now accept payments over recorded on thirteen bends just outside the February Edition. £14 via credit/debit card. We do still Bakewell and I am led to believe that PC 616 Kevin Lowe accept payments by cheque and cash. GREAT LONGSTONE T.M. SERVICES PRE SCHOOL Property Maintenance M MARKOVITZ LTD Great Longstone is a happy, popular and Home Improvement village pre school, which takes children Building maintenance & repairs from 2½ years until they are ready Builders & Plumbers Kitchen & Bathroom Installation for Primary School. We run morning Merchants Qualified in Floor & Wall Tiling sessions every week day from 9:15- Local Men, Local References 12:15. 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5 Great Longstone Parish Council Readers are reminded that as usual repeat of the previous feisty contests. in for a live leadership contest?! these notes are only my interpretation Unfortunately the crowd’s excitement of the meeting of Great Longstone received a request from District Cllr proved premature as instead it seemed Parish Council on 15th December JudithHis firstTwigg point to have was a slot that at thehe nexthad a coronation was what we were about Parish Council meeting. Just before or to witness. published on the noticeboard. after the tea break would apparently Having declined to run for the 2010.Due to The their official recent moveminutes from arethe suit her best (a time no doubt shrewdly position, Steve Mason nominated village, Stephen and Suzy Barton were calculated for maximum political Simon Headington, a choice which not present. Steve Mason was acting impact). was immediately seconded by Peter chairman and began with the usual Next he said that Peter Thompson Thompson. After some confusion as warning to the public gallery that any has described the group ‘rocking the to the protocol a vote was held and comments they might have must be BOAT’ as a “self-appointed pressure was unanimously in favour of Cllr group” (which John seemed to be Headington. opened. taking a measure of offence to) and Simon Headington then switched made before the meeting is officially that he had a ‘fun thing’ to suggest. seats with Steve Mason to assume form of a police update. No crimes He challenged Peter Thompson to a his new role and there we had it. At haveThe beenfirst such recorded comment since came the in last the public debate on the subject and said approximately 7:43pm, while most meeting. he would pay for the venue for this of Great Longstone went about their Next came a point about the footpath to happen. Just when those on the business unaware, a new premier had from the White Lion to Glebe Avenue. It press benches thought things might been selected and, without missing is deemed to be ok from the White Lion be hotting up again, Peter Thompson a beat, the government of the village to Grisedale Road, a stretch described seemed to defuse the situation by continued. as ‘smooth and well lit’. From Grisedale saying that what he had actually said Co-option of additional Councillors Road to Glebe Avenue however there was that the group were ‘self-selecting’, Of course Cllr Suzy Barton has also are no lights and the surface is not not ‘self-appointed’ and had never said left the village so two replacement smooth. The spokesperson called it an that they were un-representative. councillors are needed. Because we accident waiting to happen. This issue Accepting this ‘correction’, John then are within six months of an election, the had apparently been raised before and wished the Parish Council a Happy Parish Council can make nominations rolled into the last pavement project, Christmas and said he wished for a without recourse to a public vote on the but it was asked if it can now be looked much more productive 2011. matter. It was announced that Roger at again. Apparently there is some This ended the public involvement Topham has agreed to be co-opted back confusion between Derbyshire County opened at onto the council and this nomination Council and Derbyshire Dales District 7:38pm was seconded and carried by a vote. Council as to who is responsible. andApologies the meeting officially Roger Topham was previously on the Next Joyce Poulter stood up to speak No apologies were received. council but quit due to ill health. No about access to the Monsal Trail. She Declarations of Interests nominations were received for the has been told that the latest proposal Hugh Wright declared an interest second post. is now on the Peak Park website (this is in anything to do with highways, off Minutes for two previous meetings indeed the case, visit www.peakdistrict. roading and Feemouth Yard. No amendments proposed for either gov.uk and search the planning section Appointment of a new Chair set of minutes. for ‘Great Longstone’ applications to Now we were onto the real business! Clerk recruitment view plans). She said her and other Who would be the next occupant of the Thanks were made to Hugh Wright for villagers believe it represents the best most powerful seat in the Parish? Steve the paper he had written on this. The route and should be supported. Mason announced that as Stephen Chairman made a proposal, because of The Parish Council then visibly Barton had left the village the Parish the timeframe involved, to keep Sarah braced as their nemesis, John Poulter, Council now needed to appoint a Stokes on until next autumn so that the rose to speak. However it seemed that new chair. Cllr Mason immediately new clerk would not come in for the unlike previous meetings, John had announced he was not seeking a council’s year end and then be straight come in peace and there was to be no nomination. Did this mean we were into arranging a new council. This way the new council could choose their own clerk without inheriting one from the James H. Bentley Patrick McLoughlin current council. Hugh proposed that Your Member of Parliament the advertising and paperwork side District Councillor for be done by this council and then the Litton and Longstone The Telephone number is now: new council run the interview process. 0207 219 3511 Simon Headington disagreed slightly Ward saying he didn’t think they should get Tel: 07803 178031 to the advert stage but rather do the or The e-mail is now: [email protected] paperwork (job description, salary 01629 640486 level, hours required) only. Steve email: Mason agreed with Simon Headington, Post: House of Commons [email protected] all presuming London SW1A 0AA 6 that Sarah was obliging enough to needed its own independent website so stay on, and he mentioned that there out further along the platform. It is believedgardens thaton thethe landnorth is side,owned coming by the previous two appointments. it can fulfil its obligation under the FOI has been a significant backlash to the on that front. Surveyors have been laws without fear that its web access is spottedPeak Park on so the there site so should it is assumed be no issues that withdrawn. Simon Headington said he Sarah Stokes confirmed that she wouldCavendish look into mill what closure this -would bond costand was willing to carry on until the next stage. restorationthe council. councilPlayground is in place and the proposal was things are at a reasonably advanced accepted by the council. meeting. money that might be available. Simon Headington said he assumed DecorationNothing to report, of village on agenda hall for next AffordableWendy Long housing is looking into some theirthat if wholehearted a planning application support. came to The previously agreed plot of land theBlack Parish Harry Council trail it would receive waiting on one more is now not available. A meeting (or A number of letters have been GlebeTwo quotes Court planning have been enforcement received, notice matter. An update on the plan has been th Masonwalkaround) passed is on being the message arranged that to received by the Parish Council on this somebegin parishionersthe search for felt a new they plot. had Stevebeen was available from the Aggregates Public inquiry is to be held on 29 received that said a sum of £12,800 March 2011. Hugh Wright is to keep Peter Thompson said that really the thatan eye inquiry. out for the Parish Council so as excluded from the discussion so far. spentLevy and in the a further Stoney £5,000Middleton from parish. other toInvoices prepare andthe council’sPayments approach at contributions. All monies are to be wasParish mainly Council run themselvesjust by the housinghaven’t been included, instead the process ClosedThe clerk burial was ground asked treesto keep the Two invoices for were up for approval. councilNothing updated to report on developments. Payments for services and expenses to association and the Parish Council Feemouth Yard trees Barry Holland (£469.34) and Sarah hadwas merelybeen annoyed acting as that the tourthere guide. was Steve Mason has arranged a meeting Stokes (£248.50). Barry Holland’s Godfrey Frankland stated that he for the New Year but will have a invoice was challenged by Godfrey or identity of the sites that were Frankland but Simon Headington said no announcement of the number thenhe was planned not prepared for end of to meeting. discuss it in out again that this is a housing andquotation available for onefunding. tree soon. This can’t anPlanning open session. applications A closed session was considered. Peter Thompson pointed bePlayground taken forward until an idea of cost association project and the Parish A planning application notice had Council has nothing to do with it. Godfrey Frankland said most been seen near Church Lady House but The next stage in the process is to woodwork needs replacing. Steve this turned out to be a notice relating repeat a walkabout. Simon Headington Mason has priced this up at just under hasto an been old application.granted. looked for volunteers (spies?) to join £100 (materials only)but the work SchoolPlanning matters permission for Church Croft them20 mphon this speed walk. limit Godfrey Frankland can’t be done at this time of year. Until Nothing to report andSteve Wendy Mason accepted reported the roles. that he has funding is received there was a feeling Police matters and neighbourhood that the current timber should be watch instigated a 20mph limit but has so themaintained agenda so for it doesn’tJanuary get or dangerous. February farsent had letters no response. out to councils Stephen who Barton have meeting.This item was marked to be added to (There is a message had found some information out Parish council website in Cashthe Neighbour machine byWatch co-op section in Bakewell of UTE hasabout been this) ‘skimmed’.. Thornhill house and passed it on to him which he is ownSimon website Headington and all saidits information that currently is They are happy to wait for a new proposingOff roader to disseminate issues to the council the Parish Council doesn’t have its before sending off the application. is owned by him. Peter Thompson hosted on the village website which councilcontinued to be electedon page before 8.... a new WrightThe said recent he thought BBC Countryfileit was quite a programme was mentioned. Hugh wonderedDo you whether need the help Parish with Council RICHARD A. NEWTON Maths or Computers DOMESTIC APPLIANCE balanced report in his opinion. He said Qualified Mathematics and thereMonsal was nothingtrail access new locally to report Information & Computer Repairs and Servicing on the subject. Technology (ICT) ex Hotpoint Engineer been going on for some time now and Female teacher available for Free Estimates it Asappears readers that will previous know, this attempts issue has to tutoring of any age and level. Extensive experience working most makes with adults and children. Repaired and Serviced organise access via the field and gates agreement with the landowners. Competitive rates. Great Longstone hasThe been new dropped proposal because is for a of long a lack ramp of Phone:01629 640671 or 07803127337 (01629) 640349 e-mail: [email protected] from the top of the steps across the 7 continued from page 7.... Derwent Valley Flower Club Appeal for a New Editor trustee is selected. Under The Edge is produced and UTE firework article its annual Seasonal Spectacular to This item was to discuss a response beDerwent held in Valley The VillageFlower ClubHall, organisedCalver on to the article posted in the UTE fromdistributed the village, by a plethora we are of one volunteers person December issue regarding the planning shortand currently, on the editing due to ateam. recent departure toThursday demonstrate 2nd December. the art of arrangingThis year ground on 5th November. Andrew Grisewood had been booked of the firework party on the recreation Editing UTE takes approximately ten should ignore it and thought it Festive Flowers. Everyone was hours every third month and for those “pathetic”.Godfrey Frankland It has to said be the said, council this SNOWEDlooking forward and IT to SNOWED seeing Andrew’s and IT withAll basicrequired computing training skills will be is relativelyprovided SNOWEDpresentation !!!!!!! ‘Bejewelled’, but...... IT straightforward and enjoyable. councillors. Hugh Wright commented seemed to reflect the opinion of most and the editing software is easy to had their copies of UTE in time so Throughout the country, records learn and use. So if you know your weren’tthat residents ‘prepared’ of Sunny for it, whateverBank had that not depthwere brokenof the snowfor the and early the arrivallowest way around a computer and think you might have entailed. temperatures.of continuous Despite heavy allsnowfall, best efforts the could spare a couple of days, four times The council made no formal response and good intentions, these unusual toucha year, with to help us. keep this media marvel conditions resulted in Calver village ticking along nicely, then please get in upbut withnoted the the council article. to They write encourage to them and the Village Hall inaccessible. More details on the role can be found everyone who has something to bring roads being blocked with deep snow by calling either Mark (640 487) or the media will not be responded to. not possible for Andrew Grisewood’s Ian (640 087), or by emailing us on directlyCorrespondence as approaches received made through Consequently, unfortunately, it was [email protected]. Several items of correspondence had Missing Cat demonstration to take place. This th December our cat generated a real degree of interest decision, along with many others been received. The only one which went missing opposite the butchers on was regarding snow and ice clearance. nationwide, was not taken without On Thursday 30 The Parish Council pointed out that exploring every possibility. In the end, clearance of roads and footpaths in forcehowever, can notthe besafety beaten! and well-being of Main Street at 11.30 p.m. everyone was paramount. Nature in full diamondShe is pattern.small,tabby She is and 15 and wearing rather a pale blue reflective collar with a winter is the responsibility of the The Annual Meeting for Derwent Highways department of Derbyshire Valley Flower Club, when plans for nervy and not that familiar with the County Council and asked villagers to the Parish Council has no power to 2011 will be revealed, will take place, area.If anyone finds her please phone contact DCC directly with any concerns; th weather permitting, at 7.45pm in SallySally on Payne 07984 354676. did however want to encourage all The Village Hall, Calver on Thursday Thank you. She is much-loved. villagersinfluence thisto clear issue. the The areas Parish adjacent Council 6 January 2011. Everyone welcome. to their properties as doing so can Free parking and very easy, level access. Please ring 01433 630161 for morePauline details. Booker Merry Christmas and improve the overall picture. They also Happy New Year. usewanted and thatto remind grit should everyone not be hoardedthat the forgrit private bins are use. provided for everyone’s Great Longstone Date for next meeting The date for the next meeting was set served lunch and evenings as Wednesday 19th January 2011 at Quality Home Cooked food 7:30pm in the Village Hall. A late agenda item was introduced Openfrom 7 9:30 Days at this point to move meetings to the Quiz Night every Friday

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Tel: 01629 640237 8 Live and Local - A Review Farming Notes and there are nurses on hand to discuss any other physical or mental problems. Estonian folk band Ro:Toro entertained Farmers really appreciate this service and enthralled a capacity audience in and support it by using it regularly and the Village Hall. Catlin and Sandra lead also raising money with social events. the group on their bagpipes. Silver I often call in to have my blood was the percussionist, a highlight pressure checked or to have some of the show. His drum kit consisted physio treatment and it’s always a of three plastic bowls filled with pleasureo t see the cheerful nurses water with three larger plastic bowls who e Roger give Coxth farming fraternity a great placed over the top which made a service. superb sound. We were also treated to Catlin's tiny Jew’s harp which she Gridlock in Great Longstone played with incredible skill. They were accompanied by a guitar and sax player who's rock and jazz influences added a funky modern twist to the evening. They played many traditional Estonian songs which they referred Roger at the drop-in centre having toy onl b a number which had been his blood pressure checked by Fiona, collected and recorded by enthusiasts. the physiotherapist, and friend! We learned that the Estonian bagpipes date back to the 14th century and were traditionally played by men but latterly it is mostly women who keep Farmerse ar notorious for not looking the tradition alive. after themselves or when need be, for Live and Local in Derbyshire is visiting the doctor. They may live in a funded through subsidies from the remote area or just be too busy with Arts Council, Derbyshire County the everyday running of the farm to Council and Derbyshire Dales District find the time but a few years ago, a Traffic struggling in the recent bad Council. The Village Hall Management 'drop-in' medical centre was opened weather Committee hope to put on more shows at Bakewell Market. It’s situated in the future. Thanks to everyone who nexto t the cattle auction ring – just helped make the evening such a success a small room with a welcoming sign and in particular Jane Littlefield, the Julia Morgans on the door inviting farmers to knock, driving force behind it all. enter and discuss their problems with a nurse, a physiotherapist or, on alternate Mondays, a chiropodist. The centre is only open for a few hours on markety da but the staff see a steady stream of farmers passing through the door.y Man can be helped there and then and for anything that requires further treatment, an appointment can be made with their doctor. Twice a year, farmers and their wives can have a full check-over when farmer M.O.Tse ar held. Extra staff give blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes tests

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The Jewish Sabbath is, of course, oncedecorated again givenby our by stalwartPeter and flowerAngela and cost the huge price of 8/- (40p). Saturday. Sunday, which for Christians Thornhill, took pride of place in the Dating from the 18th century means is the day of the Resurrection, begins a centre of the north aisle. When all this Prayer Book contains services since the candles are lit down the centre deleted such as the “Form of Prayer we see one of those subtle changes, aisle and on the side columns, the with Thanksgiving to be used yearly new week and is the first day. And here church becomes a very special place upon the Fifth Day of November...” today. to worship and celebrate Jesus’ birth. The book also contains a calendar for whichLook reflect in your the new nature diary. of our Which society is Both the Midnight Mass and the reckoning the date of Easter each year 11am services were well attended. I and although the book was actually hope that everyone who was away printed in 1776 this calendar goes isthe Monday. first day The of dynamics the week? of Inthe nearly week visiting family and friends had a lovely back to 1752. The reason for this is change.every diary Rather you willthan now being find the that start it time and I also hope that all of you of the week Sunday becomes the who could not be with us because you this country adopted a new calendar. end of the week. With lots to do and were not well are now on the way to thatIn earlier1752 is centuries a significant the calendar year. In 1752 used busy lives what is last is most likely recovery. It is a shame not to be able was called the Julian calendar having to get left out, and by implication the to enjoy all the festivities because you been devised under Julius Caesar in lower something is on a list the less are ill. 46BC. It was almost, but not quite, important it is seen to be. Even those Let us hope that the new year will be accurate: there was a slight discrepancy who call themselves Christian may feel kinder to us in terms of health. between it and the solar year. Over the that Church on Sunday, instead of being Not only were practices for the centuries the error grew so that by what marks the beginning of the week, Lessons and Carols curtailed due to the the 18th century the spring equinox is now something done at the end. bad weather, pantomime rehearsals fell not on 25th March as it should but Perhaps, therefore, if you are looking suffered a similar fate. Spare a thought on March 13th. A reformed calendar for a New Year resolution, how about for all in the cast as we desperately was introduced in 1582 known as the try to catch up on all the fun. At least Gregorian calendar and in 1752 this Yours sincerely, we have some breathing space as country adopted it. However by then “SundayFr Christopher first, and notBenson last”? the dates for the performances are the difference between the Julian and now for Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of the Gregorian calendar was 12 days. March. I do hope you will come and Therefore when the new calendar was join us in all the fun as we get so much started on September 2nd the next day Notes from St Giles’ encouragement from your continued became September 14th and not the 3rd. support. This caused riots with people claiming Well, we have survived the early snow On Thursday 6th January we celebrate that the authorities had somehow and ice, but it was a pity so many the Feast of the Epiphany when the robbed them of 12 days! activities had to be cancelled. Three Wise Men found the infant Jesus 1752 was also the year in which The church choir turned out in force after following the star on their long January 1st became New Years Day. Until for our carol singing at Hassop Hall on journey. They brought him gifts that then it had been the Annunciation on 18th December. All the diners seemed marked his importance as the Prince of 25th March. Other European countries to enjoy it as much as we did. Peaceand our Saviour; gold for royalty, had different dates too: in Germany it The candelit service of Lessons and frankincense for divinity and myrrh for was Christmas Day, in France and the Carols on the evening of 19th December, mortality. Low Countries, Easter. January 1st had although practices had been somewhat A happy new year to everyone. Pam Smith The practice of celebrating New Years’ no particular religious significance. Eve comes largely from Scotland where Dawson Plumbing JWD Property Services

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10 Church Services in January in the Garden January Lawns - Continue aeration treatment. Lay turfs if weather and conditions are favourable. Sunday 2nd January Vegetables - Plant rhubarb and spread strawy manure over each plant. Cover Christmas 2 established crowns similarly. Cover some plants with boxes or tubs to force 8.00am Holy Communion early growth. 9.00am Sunday Eucharist Fruit - Inspect stored fruit. Discard any diseased or rotten fruit. Continue (Wardlow) winter wash spraying. Check stakes and ties. Continue pruning, burn prunings. 11.00am Morning Worship Take blackcurrant cuttings. 6.30pm Evensong Roses - Prepare ground for new planting in February and March. Continue planting when conditions are favourable. Firm in bushes loosened by wind. Sunday 9th January Dahlias - Examine stored tubers. Cut away rotted portions of tubers and dust The Baptism of Christ 11.00am Parish Eucharist Chrysanthemums - Under glass take cuttings of large exhibition varieties. 6.30pm Evensong Controlwith flowers aphids. of sulphur. Sweet Peas - Dress prepared beds for planting with hydrated lime. Under Sunday 16th January. glass sow seed in gentle heat. Epiphany 2 Herbaceous plants - Clear dead tops of non-shrubby plants from borders. 8.00am Holy Communion Fork over surface of soil between plants. 9.00am Morning Worship Trees and Shrubs - Pruning. Thin out dead and diseased branches from (Wardlow) established trees and shrubs. Winter prune wisterias, cut back young shoots 11.00am Parish Eucharist to within three inches of old wood. 6.30pm Evensong Gladioli - Order new corms in good time from a good supplier. General tasks - Order seeds, gladioli, onion sets and shallots, garden sundries, Sunday 23rd January. week killer and fertiliser. Send mower, cultivators and shears for servicing Epiphany 3 and sharpening. 11.00am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong

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