UNDER THE EDGE IncorporatIng tHE parISH MagaZInE grEat LongStonE, LIttLE LongStonE, roWLanD, HaSSop, MonSaL HEaD, WarDLoW no. 188 September 2014 60p ISSN 1466-8211

alexandra’s double medal triumph at pony Euros Little Longstone’s Alexandra Hellings won Individual Dressage bronze to add to a Team Great Britain Dressage silver medal at the recent FEI European Championships for Ponies held at Millstreet, Ireland between July 29th and August 3rd. 15-year old Alexandra, riding 7-year old gelding Der Kleine Lord (‘Lordy’), won her Individual Competition Test bronze medal against a host of competitors from across Europe losing out on the silver by the tiniest of margins. In the team event, with the best three from four rides to count, Alexandra’s excellent score helped secure silver medals for Great Britain as Germany claimed gold. become only the second British Pony rider ever to win an individual medal – a feat achieved inWith only both their Alexandra second season and Lordy of international taking part competition in their first together. Euros she was not expected to Daughter of Samantha and David Hellings, Alexandra has trained with International Grand years, beginning her career on a Shetland cross. ShePrix is rider the thirdSonia person Baines to at make Dunston the Euros Park fromEquestrian the renowned Centre incompetition Chesterfield and for livery almost yard 7 and now hopes to build on this Euro success with the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo a personal ambition. Boxing Update!

Not long now until the Sara Littlefield’s White Collar fight at Princes Sports Club on the 7th September. I have been following a strict training programme covering all the basic areas of boxing which has been hard work both physically as well as mentally, all levels having to be signed off by a licensed trainer and checked that everything has been covered properly. I will have a fitness test then a medical to see that I’m fit for fighting. On Friday 29th August I will find out who my opponent is at the final official weigh in at Princes Club. Its certainly been an experience just the training alone, I’ve loved every minute of it so far and will probably never get the opportunity to do anything like it again. Please help me raise as much as I can for Ashgate Hospice, so far I have raised around £200 but would like to see that double if possible. I will be on the prowl around the village in the next couple of weeks with my sponsor form with me so please dig around in your pockets for any loose change of fat wads of cash! Thank you very much to all the kind, generous people who have already sponsored me. If you would like to donate online please visit; https://www.justgiving.com/Sara- and Ashford film SocietyLittlefield1/ (BASH)

Bakewell and Ashford Film Society opens its new season on Sunday September 14th at 7.30 pm at The Medway Centre, Bakewell with the 2013 biographical drama Philomena (UK, Cert. 15, 98 minutes). A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. There will be a short introduction to the film and refreshments will be served during the interval. Enjoy high definition, wide screen and multi-channel audio at BASH’s film nights. Our 2014-15 programme of films is available at www.bashfilms.org.uk also at The Medway Centre and various outlets in Bakewell. Full membership for one year: £24.00 (10 films), Temporary membership: £8.00 (2 films) Guest of member: £5.00 (1 film). To join BASH fill in an application form, available at on our website and The Medway Centre, and either bring it with you, post it or email to: Cheryl Mayfield, BASH treasurer, 22 Catcliffe Cottages, Bakewell, DE45 1FL 01629 Main Street, Great Longstone, Telephone: 01629 640181 2814770, cherylmayfield@ stainedglass1.plus.com Rev’d Christopher’s Retirement

After more than 35 years as a Parish Priest, Rev’d Christopher is retiring in September. His last services will be on 28th September. We will be holding an appreciation and presentation after morning service on that day ManyIf anyone Thanks would Mike like to Hirst give a donation to mark this occasion please speak to the wardens, Mike Hirst (640212) or Frank Hammond (640479) or the TreasurerThank Peter you Rowson from or Under Secretary the Jennifer Edge Rowson Magazine (640023)

The Committee of Under the Edge Magazine held their AGM on 3rd July 2014. We run the magazine on a non-profit basis, which continues to run smoothly each year but could not be done so without the small army of volunteers in and around the villages of Great and Little Longstone, Monsal Head, Wardlow, Hassop and Rowland. We would like to thank everyone who plays a part in the magazine; the people who send in regular articles, especially Roger Cox who has been doing so monthly since 1999 when the first issue came out! Thank you to the advertisers, the collectors and the distributors. Special thanks to Julia Morgans who collects the magazine from the printers and stands in as ‘Main Distributor’ when Liz and Jim McDonald are away. Thank you to Pam Smith at Haven Cottage, who writes the ‘Notes from St. Giles’, and allows her address to be used for correspondence to the magazine. We would also like to thank our Chairman for many years, Peter Askew, who has recently resigned from his post, for all the years’ as UnderChair of the UTE Edge and Committee send him our :- Chair best wishes. Secretary Treasurer Distribution EditorsWe would like to thank Fr. Christopher Benson for all his ideas and contributions and wish him all the very best in his retirement. – Vacant, – Doreen Nicholson, – Sally Kehr, – Liz & Jim McDonald, – Mark & Ian

Sales this month totalled a meagre £418. However the new catalogue has just appeared and promised great things. Here is an extract from the press release which accompanied it. Please ask me if you would like a copy of the catalogue. The new Traidcraft range offers more than 450 ethically-made products, which celebrate indigenous craftsmanship from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Many are handcrafted by artisans using traditional skills. The autumn range features beautifully handcrafted homewares, stylish jewellery and accessories and children’s toys, as well as groceries, gift foods and drinks. Each item is unique – and each has its own story. A bright and vivid patterned handmade paper wrap adds a touch of fair trade pizzazz to presents. Produced at Get Paper Industries, Nepal, this paper is environmentally friendly - produced using cotton and paper waste (page 66). Highlights in the new range include: A decorative fire screen handmade by artisans at Noah’s Ark, India and features a beautiful Tree of Life design. With a lovely antique-style finish, this piece is perfect for placing next to blazing winter fires. New to the range, unique, specialty medium roast coffees make a perfect gift for the discerning coffee lover. With fair trade Peterbeans Birdsourced from Rwanda and Ethiopia, these coffees are bright, lively and fresh. Buying fair trade products from Traidcraft means you’re helping a range of producers in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Can you help make a Caravan For Sale Swift Challenger 480 difference? (2006) 100 years since the start of the First 2 Berth (End Shower/WC) World War, the Poppy Appeal is still Very reluctant sale needed to support our ex-Service men due to ill health & women who have served in more recent conflicts. Excellent conditon Volunteers are needed to man Poppy Appeal stands Much cherished. at supermarkets during Remembrance (25th Oct – 9 Includes:- Motor Mover-Porch Awning Nov) and to help deliver Poppy Boxes & Tins to shops Water Bowser and lots of & businesses during the week before 25th October, accessories and to collect them back in after 11 November. £7,950 Could you spare us your time and take on the Contact 01629 640467 challenge to help ex-Service men & women in need? Godfrey and Pam Frankland Ennden, The Close Call Christine Selden: 07973 750816 Great Longstone Reg Charity no 219279 Bakewell DE45 1TT

3 Police News British Transport Police warn of dangers to those trespassing ’s railway network onto the tracks. Obstruction and trespassing on the The Mobile Police Station, which has Railway are criminal offences which been serving the area for a number Network Rail and British Transport can result in a person being arrested of years, has now been kitted out Police (BTP) are working in and fined up to £1000 for trespassing with CCTV cameras and monitoring partnership to improve the safety and and imprisonment for obstruction of equipment. security of the railway and to detect the railway. Supported by the local district and prosecute any offenders. There are 3 safe ways to cross the and borough community safety 21 July 2014 railway: partnerships, the van can be used by Trespass and vandalism of railway • Use an over bridge or subway tunnel officers as needed in various locations infrastructure cause millions of to cross running lines with the aim of helping to prevent, pounds worth of damage and puts lives • Use dedicated foot crossings reduce and help detect crime and anti- in danger. Network Rail and British appropriately social behaviour. Transport Police are actively targeting • Use level crossings. Community Safety Inspector Russell those who commit this type of crime. A newsletter highlighting the dangers Dakin said: Trespass may not sound like a serious of trespass and vandalism are available "The new equipment will enable offence but, it can be a major safety to download in the useful documents officers to provide a high visibility hazard. Vandals putting obstructions section. presence within communities, and in front of trains, hanging items from If you wish to report any information can be deployed to places where it bridges and throwing stones can lead to us, please call us on Freephone is needed to help us target incidents to serious injury or death and can even 0800 40 50 40 or text the information of nuisance or crime. It can also be Helping people with learning derail trains. to 61016. used during high profile events such Trespass also leads to other offences; disabilities stay safe as football matches. The van will also it is difficult to commit vandalism or be on hand to support the work of our to obstruct trains without trespassing. Safer Neighbourhood policing teams, A series of fact sheets to help people Route crime costs the rail industry during proactive police operations, with learning disabilities stay safe has £150million per year and causes for critical or major incidents and also been produced as part of our Hate 486 days worth of delays. It costs to support policing of the night time Crime and Keeping Safe Project. passengers too - If people are seen economy." 31 July 2014 on railway lines, trains are held, The equipment includes a telescopic People with learning disabilities are electricity current is switched off and rear CCTV camera, and three smaller often more vulnerable to bullying, staff diverted from their duties. cameras covering the sides and front abuse and hate crime. To help address There are 25,000 volts running of the vehicle. this, McIntyre, a national charity, has through the overhead cable on the The Mobile Police Station and CCTV is developed the Keeping Safe fact sheets railway network, you only need to be now fully operational, and is already covering the following issues: 3 metres away from the cable for the being used throughout the area. • Internet safety electricity to arc and cause serious • Friends or pretend friends injury or death, so keep umbrellas • Travelling safely and other objects well away from the • Visitors at home cables. • Safety when out and about Trains can travel up to 125 mph it is • Protecting your home vital you cross with caution. Never • Keeping secrets (covering areas cross the railway tracks where it is not such as crime and bullying) authorised to do so. Before crossing a • Identity theft. foot crossing always look both ways The leaflets contain advice such Andrew B Sharkey FCA repeatedly and listen carefully before as remembering to keep windows Chartered Accountant crossing sometimes you can’t hear a and doors locked at home and not train coming before you see it. When carrying valuables or more money Your local Accountant crossing the foot crossing walk across than necessary when out and about. the designated path and don’t stray off ( NO VAT CHARGED) teve Walton Electrical Other tips recommend always carrying Accounts, tax returns, incorporations, Great Longstone Pre-school RTI and inheritance tax. Qualified Domestic Electrician Advice to individuals, self-employed • Light fittings to complete rewires and small businesses. • All work Fully guaranteed We are a small, friendly and independent Qualified, value added and • No job too small pre-school. 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Councillorconfident about Paul getting Smith, out our and Deputy about We fund the Hate Crime and Keeping Cabinet Member for Health and Safe project which is supported by Communities said: MacIntyre, Derbyshire Police and These new fact sheets are focussed on Derbyshire Learning Disability the issues we know that people with Partnership Board. It aims to stop learning disabilities can be faced with. the bullying and abuse of people with They will give them, their families and learning disabilities and help them to carers peace of mind, knowing that if stay safe. they do need help, they know what to Representatives from the local do and where to go where people can branches of the Learning Disability help them.” Silver Tray with Inscription Partnership Board, who have learning An important part of the Hate Crime ‘The Queens Silver Jubilee 1952 to 1977’ disabilities themselves, have found the and Keeping Safe project is the Safe fact sheets helpful and reassuring. Places scheme and the Keep Safe card. Liam Bearder, Safe Places are public places where and representative said: people with learning disabilities can go if they feel scared, threatened or are will help me to keep myself safe when in trouble while out and about. IThe am leafletsat home give or when me information I am out.” that The scheme is well-established in Derbyshire libraries and is now being representative said: “They are good extended to include other venues. David Whilton, Chesterfield People with learning disabilities are easy to understand.” are encouraged to carry a Keep Safe Silver Teapot 1 Stephenleaflets. They Wibberley, have good pictures Erewash and card. The card holds their emergency representative said: I am frightened contact details. They can give the Keep to travel by bus after something bad Safe card to a Safe Places staff member happened to me. It’s good to have and ask for help or for a family member or friend to be contacted. Councillor Rob Davison, our Deputy For more information on the Keeping Cabinetthese leaflets.” Member for Adult Social Safe fact sheets and the project, visit: Care said: It’s important that people www.derbyshire.gov.uk /keepingsafe with learning disabilities feel safe For more information about Safe and secure. The Keeping Safe project Places go to: is an important part of supporting www.derbyshire.gov.uk/safeplace people to lead independent lives, feel Recovered Property Appeal Silver Teapot 2 Police are appealing for the owners of a number of items of silverware recovered at a property in Chaddesden to come forward. The recovered items (Pictured) include silver teapots, a silver tray and a tankard amongst other items.

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The weeks have certainly whizzed by, during which time we’ve acquainted ourselves with lots of villagers, made friends Iswith it really many five and months shared sincea laugh Sally with B’s most opened of you as thetoo! Longstone Village Shop? I’m sure you’ll all be pleased to know that things, businesswise, are going in the right direction. Of course, we still hope for your continued support, especially as the end of the summer season draws ever nearer and the tourists, hikers, bikers, villages. walkersAs many and of you cyclists will have find thenoticed, warmth there of theirhas been own a fireside number preferable of changes to within the lanes the andshop; footpaths a larger surroundingfreezer has been our beautifulinstalled and we’ve doubled the size of our chill cabinet to enable us to offer much more in the way of fresh and frozen foods, as well had from holiday makers and the many temporary residents in the area. asOn ice the cream. subject We of havechange; also during started breaks to sell in a fewher universitynewspapers studies, at weekends. we are pleasedThis is mainly to have to recruited fulfil the localmany girl, requests Sian, towe’ve run the shop on Sundays. We’re sure you will all make her feel really welcome as she becomes part of our little community. There is also news of our support for the Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service; Thanks to your generous donations of a few coins here and there, the collection box is rapidly getting towards the full mark and will soon need replacing, so in order to ‘kill two birds with one stone’, Keith has decided to take a few days off in order to visit Caister on Sea, where he will not only continue his research into his families history and connection to the Caister Lifeboat, but also have the collection box replaced while he’s at the station. Keith & Sally at Sally B’s Great Longstone Fell Race Friday 5th September Our annual village fell race will take place on Friday 5th September. The Junior Fun Run will start at 5.30pm near the tennis court. The adult race (16+) begins at 6.45 pm and is approximately 7.7 km. Entry fee is £5. The Cricket Club bar will be open and the Friends of Longstone School will be selling light refreshments and cakes. Last year we had a record number of entrants and are hoping for a similar turnout this year. The fell race is organised by the Village Hall Committee but relies on many volunteers so if you can help out in anyway, like marshalling, registering or cheering on please contact Julia on 640543. Thank you! Computer Dawson Plumbing T.M. SERVICES . OFTEC/WRAS Registered Problems? Property Maintenance . Oil Boiler servicing/repair • Hardware Faults/Upgrades and Home Improvement . Bathroom and Kitchen • Tech Support Building maintenance & repairs renovation • Software Problems Kitchen & Bathroom Installation . Solar Installations • Broadband/Internet Setup • Virus/Spyware Removal Qualified in Floor & Wall Tiling Small Jobs? No Problem! . • Free Computer Advice Local Men, Local References . Based in Great Longstone Joinery, Fencing, Decking & Patios Call Great Longstone 640362 01629 640899 or 07774 846359 Call Bruce now on 07779 127714 or call at Church Lane Farm Martin or Ian For a fast, reliable, professional service. and ask for David 7 Digital Derbyshire speeds ahead I

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arm retreats to be washed. Another arm sprays the udder withWhen a theteat milk spray; flow the slows, front thegate teat opens cups and are the removed cow walks and out. the We went to see two robot milkers at Marsden’s farm at Bamford and there were always cows happily waiting to come in. They can be milked up to three or four times a day but if a cow goes in to the milker too often, the machine lets her straight out again. If the cow’s milk has a high temperature, the milk is diverted from the tank and the farmer is alerted on his smart phone that she could have a health problem. The robots were working well when we called to see them. It seemed strange that the cows were being milked with no one around. I’m sure that this is the future but at a cost of £100,000, it won’t be at Church Lane Farm and it just wouldn’t work with the cows having to walk up and down the lane to Roger Cox Roger in the Milking Parlour Photographs courtesy of Roger Cox the fields!! Mobile gentlemans & boys barber Village Hall Pilates All Levels Welcome

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9 My Friends, surrounded by cardboard boxes as remember all those who suffered or we unloaded possessions. Cardboard Many of you will have heard that I am boxes are present again as we try to On Friday 26th September the Harvest retiring at the end of September. My decide what we need to take and what Supperwere lost will in be that held conflict. at Wardlow Village last Sunday will be on the 28th when I we must get rid of: we are moving into Hall and on Sunday 28th Harvest shall be at Stoney (9.00am), Longstone a much smaller house. Letting go of Festival will be celebrated at 3:00pm (11.00am and 6.30pm) and Wardlow in the church. During the 11:00am service in St. Giles Eucharist at Curbar Church on the whenthings ayou priest do notretires need he is or a shedifficult still on Sunday 28th, Father Christopher (3.00pm) and there will be a final Sung 29th at 7.00pm. carriesbut beneficial their ordination experience, with them.although You When I was ordained back in 1980 do not cease to be a priest when you in Longstone and on Monday 29th at there were still many clergy who had stop being the vicar of a parish. So even Allwill Saints be celebrating Church in hisCurbar final at eucharist 7:00pm been made rector or vicar of their though I am taking early retirement I parish before the rules had changed afterwards. May Father Christopher which required you to retire at 70 or services: we shall see. there will be a final farewell and party before. Under the old legislation you Onmay a well personal find myself note involvedwe would in liketaking to new life. could stay in your parish until you thank everyone for making our time Iand hope Clare everyone find great is readyfulfillment for the in theirnew were incapable of taking services. The here so enjoyable and enriching. Our school year and all those waiting story is told of one vicar who, when best wishes to you all. anxiously for G.C.S.E and ‘A’ Level he reached the age of 100, received a results have managed to gain the letter from the bishop suggesting that Yours sincerely, passes they required. Best wishes to he might wish to retire. He replied Fr. Christopher and Clare Benson everyone starting the challenge of saying ‘Your predecessor but four University life, and to all those now made no mention of my appointment Notes from St. Giles concentrating on their ‘A’ levels. being temporary.’ He carried on for Although the weather on July 19th May all pupils starting their new another few years. I however have started off rather wet, and the challenge in High School settle in well decided to take early retirement. In Garden Party at the Vicarage venue and all our young ones starting in one sense I do so reluctantly. Since was re-arranged in the Village Hall, reception, or full time, are ready for coming here in April 2008 I have nevertheless, the rain stopped in their new adventure of learning. enjoyed myself immensely and am time for the blessing of the wells of Advance notice: Please note that happy in my parish work, but I am Little Longstone and Great Longstone. Harvest festival in St. Giles will be on getting older and am conscious that Congratulations to all who took part Sunday 12th October. as retirement comes closer so does the in assembling them all, they were all Have your jumpers at the ready now spectacular. the weather is cooling down. few years. As the opportunity to take Queen Isabelle was duly crowned by Take care everyone. earlytemptation retirement to free has, wheel unexpectedly, for the final last years queen, Zoe Bennett. Our Pam smith arisen I have decide to jump while Queen and her attendants, Catriona, parish life is still moving forward. Agnes and Kia all looked lovely There is a strong tradition in the and we were all invited to follow Church that when you leave a parish them to the Village Hall to enjoy you move completely away from the refreshments, stalls and most the area and do not take part in enjoyable live entertainment. A good any activities where once you were time was had by all. incumbent. Clare and I are moving We start September by celebrating back down to Devon near to a village with a Eucharist for St. Giles day on called Manaton on the Eastern edge Monday 1st at 7:00pm in church of Dartmoor. Our house is less than a and a get-together in the Vicarage mile from Hound Tor – a well-known afterwards. climbing venue! The Church of the Good Shepherd at Serving Food 7 Days a Week Wardlow have a very busy month . Serving delicious food in They are having their ‘Gingerbread My first letter to UTE described being a warm and friendly J. W. & J. METTAM Festival’ from Saturday 30th August environment. LIMITED to Monday 1st September during which their delicious refreshments Products sourced locally Independent Family will be available from 11:30am to Food Served Monday-Friday Funeral Directors since 1899 12-3 & 6-9 elesewhere in UTE, on Sunday 7th Saturday 12-9. Sunday 12-8 Ambrose House, September4:30pm. More at importantly,7:00pm there as notifiedwill be Granby Croft, a very special commemoration of Main Street Bakewell DE45 1ET the Centenary of the beginning of Great Longstone World War I, in the Church of The Tel: (01629 812114) Good Shepherd. A warm welcome Tel:01629 640252 to everyone who can join us, as we 10 St. Giles Gt. Longstone September in the Garden Roses - Remove faded blooms, continue to spray against Mildew, Church of the Good Blackspot and Aphids. Tie the shoots of climbers into a fan shape. Scat- Shepherd, Wardlow ter sulphate of Potash on beds and hoe in. Services in September Dahlias - Check ties as Autumn gales can cause damage. Feed once a month with liquid fertiliser for better blooms. Monday 1st September. Purchase seed for sowing next month. Feast of St Giles Sweet Peas - 7.00pm Sung Eucharist Herbaceous - Continue to dead head and cutting back old foliage. followed by a party in the Vicarage. Keep hoeing to control weeds. Gladioli - Leave new Corms undisturbed until fully matured. Sunday 7th September. Chrysanthemums - Select best outdoor varieties and label for propa- Trinity 12 (Proper 18) 8.00am Holy Communion gating, put indoor varieties in greenhouse. 9.00am The Parish Eucharist Lawns - Re-seed worn patches and apply Autumn fertiliser. Aerate, (Wardlow) apply sand and compost and scarify to remove debris. Control weeds, 11.00am Morning Worship fungal infections and moss. 7.00pm Service of Commemoration Vegetables - Plant Spring Cabbage, sow Lettuce for overwintering. (Wardlow) Lift maincrop Carrotts and store in layers in sand in deep boxes. Sunday 14th September. Fruit - Harvest Blackberries and Autumn Raspberries. Plant out new The Holy Cross 11.00am Parish Eucharist Strawberries. Cut out old Blackberry growth and tie in new shoots. 2.30pm Holy Baptism Complete Summer pruning. Top fruit. 6.30pm Evensong Bulbs - Plant in groups between Herbaceous plants and shrubs or on Saturday 20th September. rockeries and lawns for best show. 2.00pm Wedding General Tasks - Order roses, herbaceous plants, bulbs shrubs and Sunday 21st September. fruit bushes if required. Take cuttings of evergreen shrubs, Geraniums St Matthew 8.00am Holy Communion gutters and drains are free of leaves and debris. Check electrical instal- 9.00am Morning Worship lationsand Hydrangeas. are in working Clear orderaway remaining crops that have finished. Check (Wardlow) 11.00am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong World War 1 Centenary Commemoration Sunday 28th September. Trinity 15. (Proper 21) 11.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving (Wardlow) 6.30pm Evensong Monday 29th September St Michael and All Angels 7.00pm Sung Eucharist (Curbar)

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Local Minister Revd. David Briggs Tel No. 812195

7th Sept. - 10.30 am Mr Ron Abbott 14th Sept - 10.30 am At Bakewell 21st Sept - 10.30 am JElecsa PRegistered Electrical Part P approved Trustmark member registered through the ECA (electrical contractors association) Mr Norman Frith We Cover all aspects of electrical work Commercial, Industrial & Domestic 28th Sept - 6.30 pm A complete service from a business you can trust Over 40years Experience with a vast knowledge of working on Harvest Festival Listed buildings, Places of Worship, Barn Conversions Preacher Mr Graham Hinds. Agricultural Buildings, Mobile Home Parks and Caravan Sites No job too small,New builds free and rewires quotations, - mains board and we earthing travel upgrades countrywide On Monday 29th there will be a sale of Lighting design and installation including external lighting Llightening conductors installed produce in the Chapel School Room at Design and installation of Electric Heating and Hot Water Systems Showers fitted including the plumbing 8.00 pm. Schools and CRB Checked All work carried out to BS 7671 2008 - certified and tested on completion Please come and support us in our Mobile 07761 860549 Web Site jp-electrical.co.uk Harvest celebrations Home 01246 860896 E-Mail [email protected] 11 What’s On A Note From The Editor Saturday 30th August - 1st September Wardlow Gingerbread Festival & Book Sale Thank you to all the readers who 11am - 4.30pm(see page 9) submit material for publication and especially to those who regularly send Sunday 7th September - 7.00pm Wardlow Church. A Service of Commemoration of the in their articles. Centenary Anniversary of the beginning of World War 1. (see page 11) The deadline for copy for the next issue is 5pm Thursday 18th Sunday 7th September September 2014. Please include your Saturday 13th September- Sara Littlefield-White Collar fight (see page2) name and contact details. Failure to do so may mean we cannot publish your Sunday 14th September - Horticultural Show entries by friday 12th (see page 6) copy. Please also note that issues of Under The Edge are uploaded to the Monday 22nd September- - BASH Little Longstonefilm ‘ Philomena’ Parish (seeMeeting page 7pm 2) Little Longstone Chapel Internet. The editors and management committee do not necessarily endorse Friday 26th September. opinions expressed in articles and adverts. Subscriptions are available. 7.30 Wardlow Harvest Supper. Phone 01298 872091 for tickets. Sunday 28th September - Wardlow Harvest Festival 3pm in the Church of the Good Enquiries and correspondence to: Shepherd Haven Cottage, Main Street, Great Monday 29th September - Final farewell to Fr. Christopher and Clare Benson All saints Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, Church, Curbar 7pm DE45 1TS. www.undertheedge.net Sunday 5th October - 7th Annual Charity Walk Day starting from The Crispin Inn sign-in email: [email protected]

Thursdayfrom 1pm (see9th Octoberpage 8) - UTE Meeting - Crispin Inn 7:30pm (see page 3) Church of The Good

Sunday 12th October - St. Giles Harvest Festival Shepherd wardlow Many thanks to all who helped to Saturday 1st make our Flower festival a success. We raised almost £950 which will - Sunday 2nd November Photographic competition (see page 7) help to keep our small church Baslow Health Centre Bakewell Medical Centre running for another year. www.baslowhealthcentre.co.uk A fantastic effort for our small www.bakewellmedicalcentre.co.uk church. 01629 816636 weeks in advanceNew Patients via the WelcomeInternet and 1 week Many Thanks GP Appointments: can be booked up to 2 appointments can be booked up to 3 months in Normal Surgery Opening Times Mon 8am to 8.00 Kath Maltby advance, via telephone/reception. pm (unless it’s a bank holiday), Tues 8am to 6.30 in advance via telephone/reception. Nurse pm,Closed Wed for 7am Training to 6.30 pm,The ThursSurgery and will Fri 8amnot beto 6.30closed pm. for We training do not in close August. for lunch. Telephone Numbers: note the Minor Injuries Unit at Whitworth Reception: 01246 582216 New Opening Times – Whitworth A&E – Please District Nursing Team: 01246 584903 Surgery Fax: 01246 583867 Hospitalmedical advice is now and open the 8am surgery to 10pm is closed only. please Health Visitor: 01246 583270 111contact – Please 111. remember if you need to seek Dispensary: 01246 582366 (The Dispensary line is open 12noon – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 3.00pm) (closed Bank Holidays) NEW SURGERY TELEPHONE NUMBER – We Normal Surgery Opening Times Monday (07:30 havenote ofchanged the new from number. an 0844 Please number be very to careful a new until 19:30) Tuesday to Friday 08:00 to 18:30 localwhen number dialing (01629 as it is 816636) similar so to please other make local a numbers and we have had instances of patients Surgery Closure – Our next closure for training ringing the wrong number when attempting to isEmail- Wednesday Please contact afternoon the reception 15th Oct and and give 19th us call the surgery. The Packhorse Inn Novyour 2014. email address if you would like to have the option of being contactable via email and receive now accept payments over £14 Little Longstone the Practice and the Patient Participation Group Credit/Debitvia credit/debit Card card.Payment We Facility do still – Weaccept can newsletter. payments by cheque and cash David and Lorraine welcome For Urgent Calls when we are closed, call111 For Urgent Calls when we are closed, call: 111 you to The Packhorse. Small parties catered for! Excellent hand-pulled ales and Longstone Hardy Plant Nursery quality home cooked food are Station Road, Great Longstone DE45 1TS available from 12 – 3.00pm and (150 yds on the right after turning into Station Road from the Village Green) 6-9.00pm daily. Quiz night on Thursday with ‘A Bingo Twist’ at Hardy Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, 9.00pm with proceeds going to Herbs and Shrubs in Peat-Free Compost. Air Ambulance. Open 1st March to 31stOctober 10am to 5 pm Children, dogs and walkers are Every day except Tuesday all welcome in the pub and beer garden. Tel: 07762 083674 Telephone 01629 640471 www.longstonehardyplants.co.uk 12