Village & Community Magazine February 2021 Keeping All Our Villages of
Connected and United in the New Year
˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Although still in ‘Lockdown’ things are beginning to look a little better now that the vaccine is being ‘rolled out’ throughout the country and hopefully we can ‘soon’ start to ’relax’ a little.
There will still be the need to take care when being out & about in public places and wearing a mask, when mixing with other people, may be the order of the day for some time to come.
Common sense is the watchword for the future and it seems to have been lacking, during a lot of the time in this pandemic, by quite a few.
Locally we’ve seen the crowds gather in the Manifold Valley, around Thor’s Cave and at Dovedale Stepping Stones amongst other places with the most memorable legacy of their visits being the amount of rubbish they left behind, their lack of understanding of our communities and rural life in general and in some instances their downright rudeness and disregard.
On the plus side it has meant a lot of people have had the benefit of looking at what we take for granted day in and day out…. the wonderful scenery of our area, the beauty of our small rural villages and the peacefulness and tranquility of it all compared to towns and cities.
Your Community Magazine Very many thankyou’s to all those who have taken the And so, for the time being, can you please find something time and trouble to submit items for this month’s Magazine. to submit for future editions, that is until we start to begin Without these items it would be pointless carrying on with life again and our Villages can revert to their normal either this or any future editions whilst we remain in the functioning capacities. current situation. Should your contributions dry up, then it is pointless continuing the Magazines production and if I Just one more thing. Final call for anyone you know who is pull the plug again then I doubt I would resurrect it. I not on email, does not have a family member, good appreciate that Facebook and other such communication neighbour or friend to print a copy of the magazine off for methods have taken over the planet but we here at Trees them and you know would be willing to provide stamped Cottage do not use such methods of communication and I addressed envelopes, to contact me direct on am reliably informed that many of you out there do not use 01538 304560. them either... Tricia (Typist) Enjoy a smile…
A man found a penguin wandering around the streets so he took it by the flipper and walked along with it. He came across a
Stuart, Emma & Elliott Gould of policeman and asked him what he should do with it. The policeman said, "I think you should take it to the zoo". However, the next day the policeman saw the same man with the penguin again so he said, "I thought I said to take it to the zoo." The man Warslow, said, "I did and today I'm taking it to the cinema." wish all friends and neighbours a Merry Christmas Thought for the Month and a much Happier New Year! xx Nothing is Impossible The word itself say’s I’m Possible
Wetton & Alstonefield Community First Responders Serving the community’s emergency medical needs with pride, care and excellence
Thank you Thank you to the customers and proprietors of the Watts Russell Arms for their special support of WACFR at this difficult time.
2020 In 2020 we attended 44 calls during 2875.5 hours on duty which equates to an average of 33% cover. The number of calls has reduced this year due to various reasons – a reluctance for the public to call 999 because of COVID-19 and the ambulance service changing the category of calls and distance they will send us to, among other reasons. Villages we were called to most frequently were Grindon, Longnor, Wetton and Waterhouses. It does depend on who is on duty though as our CFRs live in Wetton, Alstonefield, Butterton and Back of Ecton so the ambulance service work out how long we will take to get there and then decide whether to send us. The average time it took for an ambulance to arrive after us was 21 minutes but it could be anything up to an hour or more.
AGM Our AGM is on 24 February at 7.30pm on Zoom. If you would like to virtually attend this public meeting then please email [email protected] for the link.
New Responders We are pleased that West Midlands Ambulance Service are training new responders in 2021 – we have four people who have been offered a place after passing their interviews which is great news.
Shopping? If you are shopping online then please have a look at easy fundraising. We are now registered on the site so can receive donations from shops when you click through from www.easyfundraising.org.uk at no cost to you.
We are also registered on Amazon Smile too so you can choose us as your charity when you buy something from www.smile.amazon.co.uk. It’s just the same as the usual Amazon website but we get a donation if you make a purchase on the Smile version.
For more information about first responders contact Nicky on 01335 310296 or Sally on 07970 241272
www.wacfr.org Charity no: 1121223
. OUR RIVERS Three major rivers border or pass through our parishes of Alstonefield, Butterton, Elkstones, Ilam, Warslow and Wetton – the Dove, the Manifold and the Hamps.
River Dove The River Dove rises on Axe Edge, south of Buxton, and flows south forming the border between Staffordshire and Derbyshire for much of its length. The eastern boundaries of Alstonefield and Ilam follow it from Beresford Dale in the north through Wolfscote Dale, Milldale and Dovedale to its confluence with the river Manifold near Thorpe Mill in the south. It has two main claims to fame – Dovedale and Izaak Walton’s book, “The Compleat Angler”. Dovedale is beautiful with steep wooded sides and white rocks carved into fantastic towers, caves and spires that attract over a million visitors a year. The limestone rock that forms the geology of Dovedale is the fossilised remains of sea creatures that lived in a shallow sea over the area during the Carboniferous period, about 350 million years ago. During the two ice ages, the limestone rock was cut into craggy shapes by glacial meltwater, and dry caves such as Dove Holes and Reynard's Cave were eventually formed. The Compleat Angler is a celebration of the art and spirit of fishing in prose and verse written by Izaak Walton in the 17th century with contributions from his friend, Charles Cotton. The Dove is a famous trout stream and Charles Cotton's Fishing House, which inspired the book, stands in the woods by the river in Beresford Dale. The source of the Dove on Axe Edge is protected by a stone bearing their initials.
River Manifold The River Manifold rises half a mile south of the Dove near the Travellers Rest pub. It flows roughly parallel to the Dove for 12 miles before joining it at Thorpe Mill. The river flows through the middle of our area from Hulme End to Thorpe Mill with Warslow, Elkstones and Butterton to the west, while Alstonefield, Wetton and Ilam lie to the east. For part of its course, it runs underground (except when in spate), from Wetton Mill to Ilam. The Manifold valley was famous for the mining of copper and lead, and the mines at Ecton were some of the richest in the country. Nowadays there is little trace of the industry that made many people rich, particularly the Duke of Devonshire who at one time owned the Ecton mines. The main areas of interest are around Ecton where the old spoil banks and the old engine house still remain. The limestone cliffs that fringe the valley contain several rock-climbing areas, and named rock features, including Thor's Cave and Beeston Tor, which overlooks the confluence with the River Hamps. The Manifold Way is an 8-mile footpath and cycle track from Hulme End to Waterhouses, along the former route of the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway along the Manifold and the Hamps.
River Hamps The Hamps rises just south of the Mermaid Inn – a Grade II listed 17th century coaching inn in a spectacular location on the Warslow – Leek road overlooking the Roaches. It was previously a pub but is now a holiday complex. Just to the north is the Mermaid’s Pool or Black Mere Pool where legend says the mermaid was brought here hundreds of years ago by a sailor from nearby Thorncliffe. In an alternative story, a beautiful young woman rejected the advances of a local man so he accused her of being a witch and convinced the local townsfolk to drown her in the pool. The river flows south past Onecote, forming the western boundaries of Warslow & Elkstones and Butterton. Then it heads east through Winkhill and Waterhouses before turning north to form part of Butterton’s eastern boundary, meeting the Manifold at Beeston Tor. Like parts of the Manifold, the Hamps disappears underground during the summer months and the river bed from north of Waterhouses through to the confluence with the River Manifold runs dry. Disclaimer: The information above is gleaned from various articles on the internet and is intended for local readership only. Some of it may be open to speculation as to its origins and therefore should not be assumed to be wholly accurate.
Lockdown Letter from London
The days they come and pass and go the city grey and dirt and mean. Buildings all of tawdry hue, The cars they fill the space we breathe, The green is grey the trees unseen. The sun comes out, the spirits lift, The rain comes down, and dirt it spits. The wind that blows makes people stoop, A siren’s heard and, what’s that scream? The seasons change, it’s hot, it’s cold, The sun beats down or winter falls but life it always stays the same, the sky a patch of grey or blue, or black with night, few stars are seen. The endless rhyme of city life. Beneath the sun The Manifold, a special place, the skies are wide, the My eyes stare blindly through the dark seasons seen… Awaiting dawn to shine first light The gentle bright morning light lifts moisture from And birth an innocent new born day the cold night ground and blankets the green in a With cries of hope and pristine promise shroud of grey, only to be chased away by the sun’s
This is the song of my heart warm breath. Sung with passion for all to hear The shadows race across wide rugged views, Building bridges to be crossed dipping down like birds in flight to touch the rivers, Over streams of painful tears then to rise. The ominous blackness of the thunder clouds approaching from afar with their tell-tale hazy My spirit seeks enlightened purpose curtains connecting them to the ground stir up the To live and fairly play the game scent of earthly damp. They break above in torrents Calling afar my words be heard wet and rivers run and all is dark. Then evening To find the love that burns so brightly comes and slanting rays light up the rocks and trees
In this place I search for peace and fields with golden light and shadows long. The To rest my tired and withered soul birds sing out and choose their roost as night Be still the beating taunts within creeps over and lights appear; the vastness of these And calm befall my fevered brow starry skies, so many seen and shine and dive. The owl calls out and answer heard.
I'll carry this world in my arms And sail it somewhere in a dream There is nowhere I would rather be than looking towards Ecton and Thor’s cave as they move in and Through stormy seas to tranquil shores To bask in glory beneath the sun out of sight beneath mist, cloud and rain in this most special place in England. © Arcana Leo Petrou
Moorlands Connect is a Demand Responsive Door-to-Door bus service connecting villages throughout the Staffordshire Moorlands with Leek, Ashbourne, Buxton and Cheadle.
For workers, shoppers, walkers, cyclists, visits to the area's market towns and major attractions, or simply a trip to your favourite hotel, restaurant or pub. Leave the car (or motorhome) behind and make your journey with us! Cycles and dogs welcome please mention when booking.
Booking Booking is simple and can be made up to 2 hours before travel time Mon - Fri by phone or text and 24 hours in advance by email (to ensure availability). Call: 01335 342951, Text: 07946 365256, mail: [email protected]
New & Local
PUPPIES FOR SALE
Our lovely little bitch Mo, has just had her first litter of Proper working type Jack Russell Terrier puppies (some know them as Parson Terriers) 3 boys and 3 girls born 10/01 Pups will be vet checked and docked with certificate and will leave, (after 8 weeks minimum) inoculated and wormed and with a microchip registered.
Mum lives with us in Milldale and dad lives in Aston near Sudbury, Ashbourne. Both parents are registered with the JRTCGB and we have breeding lines (family tree) for both parents going back to great great grandparents.
Bitches-£1300 Dogs -£1100
You can call us on 01335310498 or 07906595248 and also email [email protected] if you would like photos of mum, dad and the litter.
Adrian & Rebecca Mcintyre The Croft Milldale
For Sale
This Brattonsound ST3 gun-cabinet is designed to hold up to 3 rifles or shotguns. Made using fully welded 2mm thick steel this cabinet features 2 locks with 7 lever deadlocks, a full-length anti-jemmy bar, a full-length anti-lever flange and a recessed door for fantastic security. Inside the cabinet is a high-density foam divider and floor mat to keep your guns protected whilst in storage.
Please note this model is not suitable for rifles with scopes.
Key Features
• Holds up to 3 shotguns or rifles (without scopes) • Forged steel bolts and reinforced lock housing • Constructed from thick 2mm fully welded steel and internal mechanism (including welded top) • High density foam divider and floor mat • Built and tested to British standard • Powder coated finish • Full length anti-jemmy bar for added protection • 14mm fixing holes in the floor and back • Full length anti-lever flange and door interlock • Suitable for wall or floor mounting • Recessed door for maximum strength and security • Police and MOD approved • 2 locks with separate keys • Size: Height: 1308mm Width: 216mm Depth: • Reinforced 7 lever deadlocks 204mm Weight: 25kg
For more details Telephone Darren Barlow on 01298 84820 or mobile 07973 468177
Who will be the first to identify this Village, which is one of the Villages covered by this Circulation?
ALSTONEFIELD
St. Peter’s, Alstonefield Alstonefield, Ilam and Wetton Churches have decided to be
closed during the current Covid-19 Restrictions and Revd. John Austerberry Lockdown 01335 310002. Sunday Morning Zoom Service at 11am followed by Coffee Warden: Vacancies and Chat
The Zoom Service link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81964721286?pwd=cVRpdVBaTH Q3T2lpbmpuT0xDdGg1Zz09
Meeting ID: 819 6472 1286 Passcode: 710092
St Peter’s Church Alstonefield
We have had fewer visitors to St Peter’s Church over the last ten months, including a couple who have visited many times over the years to sit in the churchyard and within the church. We are thrilled that they would like to support St Peter’s Church, and they are prepared to donate up to £4,000 provided it is matched by other individuals in our area.
We would be delighted if you would consider making a matching donation via our JustGiving page, accessible via the QR code left, via the following web address:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/saint-peters-alstonefield
or via a PCC member (John Austerberry, Neil Beloe, Angela Campbell, Fiona Goodyear, Carrie Osborne, Val Littlehales or Paul Railton) in order to help us maintain our historic church and to continue to promote the whole work and mission of the church within the local community.
We are planning some modest fundraising events later in the year and we look forward to seeing you then (government restrictions permitting). St Peter’s Although the church is sadly closed at the moment, we still need folk on the 2021 cleaning rota for when we finally do open up again. Generally, people do one or two months a year, arranging their couple of hours a month to suit them. We have a big clean three times a year so the bit of dusting and hoovering is not onerous. If you could help please do contact Carrie Osborne 310453 [email protected] Carol Suppers Thank you again to all those who joined in, Cancer Research UK were very pleased with the donation. If you still have any dishes or Carol sheets please return them to the entrance porch of the Village Hall. Many thanks.
Alstonefield Cricket Club
Thank you for coming to watch us last year in our shortened season. We played some great games and we welcomed several new Club Members from neighbouring villages. For 2021 we are continuing to maintain our ground and we have optimistically arranged a full list of fixtures, so we will be ready to play as soon as the Government regulations allow us. As usual, we will put up notices of our home matches and we welcome spectators. We are always keen to attract new players (previous experience playing cricket is useful but not essential): if you want to try it, please ring our Club Chair Jon Lane on 310453.
“AVETS Remember”
In an emergency you should always dial 999 first. If you need help before the emergency services arrive, you could call the Alstonefield Village Emergency Telephone System (AVETS) on 01335818911. AVETS aims to connect you direct to speak to a local volunteer who may be able to
assist. If you would like to know more about what we do, please call Meg on 488 or Carrie on 009.
From the Archives the 1921 January Deanery Magazine.
Some spaces still available
SUNDAY 16 MAY 2021 There are still some places left for those who wish to register for this year’s event. Details and entry forms available on our website www.leadenboot.org.uk
Alstonefield Village Hall Chair/Secretary: Martin Snodin 01335 310121 Treasurer: Debs Railton: Bookings Officer: Jo Griffin Committee members – Frank Lipp, Dave & Val Littlehales, Anne Morgan, Mandy Turley.
For bookings or enquiries, please email: [email protected]
Takeaway Refreshments from a new Weekend 'Pop Up' Cafe
Due to the lockdown, sadly we are currently closed but will reopen as soon as possible.
We may do our hot roast baps and a small variety of cakes/scones at the weekends if enough people fancy that.
Please call or message Mandy on 07779899860 To ensure that we all remain COVID-19 safe and in compliance with the Government guidelines, entrance will be via the door off the car park at the rear and exit via the front door. Face masks must be worn at all times whilst inside the building and social distancing guidelines followed.
Alstonefield Parish Council
Clerk to the Council – Liz Court, tel. 07746 833910 Email [email protected] c/o The Village Hall, Alstonefield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 2FR Chair - Richard Butler (tel. 01335 310620) Vice Chairman Gordon Campbell (tel. 07919353800) Nick Bonsall (tel. 01335 310262) Rupert Hignett (tel. 01335 310389) Alan Hayes (tel. 01335 310057) Carrie Osborne (tel. 01335 310453) Rebecca McIntyre (tel. 01335 310498)
At the moment, local government advice to is meet virtually. As soon as this changes, we intend to restart our public meetings as before.
If you would like to contact the Clerk or any Councillors, please use the contact details above and we will continue to put any updates on the village website and notice boards.
BUTTERTON
St. Bartholomew’s Church
St Bartholomew's PCC Members: St Bartholomew’s Church Sadly, no services are planned in the Secretary: Maggie Risby 304115 immediate future. Church Wardens: Maggie Risby 304115, A date in April has been set for the interviews Barbara Woodward 304324 for a new Interim Vicar for the benefice. Watch Maurice Woodward, Brenda Mollatt, this space…… Lily Hambleton-Plumb, Doris Wentworth
Daphne Salt It was less than six months ago that we said our goodbyes to Derek (Salt) and on Thursday 28th January we said our goodbyes to Daphne. This has hit the Village hard and they will both be so sadly missed. Our sincere condolences to Julie, Rich, Ruby and Netty.
Butterton Church Lottery
There are 122 numbered balls in the draw and the winners of the January 2021 draw are: 1st David Bagshaw (22) £25.00 2nd Marion Barnet (82) £15.00 3rd Helen Mollatt (45) £10.00
Numbers drawn by M Woodward and the next lottery draw will be on Saturday 13th February at 11am in Church.
We have come to the end of another twelve months of playing the lottery, thank you all for your support. Anyone wishing to renew their lottery subscriptions should do so before the 1st February 2021. Please contact any of the following Melanie 304504, Maggie 304115, Lily 304397 or Barbara 304324
Thank you.
Delving into the Archives…….The Beginnings of the Hambleton Family.
Butterton did not appear in the Domesday Book of 1086 so we know it didn’t exist as a community, rather a collection of distanced farmsteads. The earliest date found of an established church is in 1254. What is happening prior to 1254 and between 1254-1532 is anyone’s guess. The first list of inhabitants appears in 1532 in a survey done by the Archdeaconry of Stafford. Familiar names include Stubbs, Salt, Mellor, Ffallowes, Phillips, Bagnald and ‘Hamolton/Homoldon’.
The Hambledon/Hambleton Family seems to have become one of the largest landowners in the parish, however the families are of mixed fortune. A copy of the Family Tree in the Butterton History Archives begins with two brothers Thomas and William in the early 1600’s. (William is the first of nineteen recorded William’s on the Family Tree!) Thomas has two sons- William and Richard (1625-1691). Richard and wife Ellen have three sons- William, Thomas and Bennet. William marries Elizabeth Smith and they have thirteen children. This is the ‘interesting generation’ as this is where the family fortunes change. One expects the firstborn son to be the better ‘achiever’ and thus the most affluent but this is not the case. The second born son William 1677-1726 marries Mary ? and this is the beginning of what I have come to call the ‘Well to do Hambleton line’ and these are the families who live in the bigger houses/on the larger estates/farms. The firstborn son Richard 1673- 1729 marries Dorothea Malbon and this is the commencement of the ‘Have to work hard for a living Hambleton line’. These Hambletons lived in much smaller properties and seem to be paying rent to their ‘cousins’ for many a generation. Cow Barn on Waste Lane, cottages with cow standings in far flung fields and Churchyard Side properties are some of their addresses.
We have one remaining family bearing the name Hambleton and that is Lily, Brian and James Hambleton Plumb of Heathyroods Farm. The family descends from the ‘Well to do family branch’. Lily’s grandfather is Ralph Bassett Hambleton, son of James Hambleton who is in turn son of William and Mary (nee Mellor), son of another William and Anne (nee Harrison) who is possibly the builder of Middletown House (datestone 1839, to be confirmed). This William is son of Gould and Martha (nee Sutton) whose father is William, the second born son of William and Mary ?
Lily’s ancestor James Hambleton had an older brother William Gould and Prudence (nee Johnson) Hambleton. William who many will remember and who married Louisa Baker were the last Hambleton inhabitants of Middletown House.
Of course many living in Butterton today can lay claim to having Hambletons in their ancestry……
Butterton Defibrillator – IMPORTANT
The cabinet containing the village defibrillator has now been relocated at the Black Lion Inn – on the car park side. Thank you to Matt and Hannah for agreeing to have it there and to the Bagshaw’s for hosting it for many years at its previous location.
Remember if you are with someone who has a cardiac arrest it is vital to dial 999 and commence CPR immediately. Only get the defib if someone else can go and get it – it is more important to do CPR.
Butterton New Cook Book
If any Butterton residents are interested in a new cookbook, please do contact Yvonne Pope at [email protected] or give her a ring: 01538 304137.
So far, the response hasn't exactly been overwhelming!
(Picture of Original Cookbook from 35yrs ago kindly supplied by Brenda Mollatt).
Butterton Parish Council
C/O Clerk: Maggie Risby, 01538 304115. Email [email protected]
Chairperson: Jenny Land 304265, Vice Chairperson: Mike Stone 304455 Committee Members: Karen Salt 304543, Sarah Kinneir 304274, Peter Tomlinson 304560, Mike Stone (Website Manager) 304455, Roz Lees 304673, Tracey Perkin 304781.
The grit piles were topped up and we were ready for the first snowfall. However, the freezing conditions are challenging especially on the inclines. Correspondence between SCC and the Parish Council is ongoing in an attempt to get more grit piles and to ask for more road surfaces in the Parish to be gritted.
At least the water escaping across and down The Clews has been sorted. Gullies have been dug to take the water away and thankfully accidents due to icy road conditions have been eliminated.
Swainsley Tunnel antisocial activity is still one of the Council’s main concerns but with the present Lockdown, traffic in that area is reduced. The situation continues to be monitored.
The first meeting of 2021 on 12th January had to be cancelled but we continue to manage everything as best we can.
Butterton Village Hall Chairperson: Katie Murray 304??? Treasurer/Bookings Secretary: Maggie Risby 304115
We continue to put the heating on and run the taps. The small room known as Kids Club, has been re decorated. The floor has been polished in the Main Hall and the toilet in the bar area is undergoing redecoration. The paperwork for the swings project has been received and an order has been placed. It remains to be seen when work can commence. Looking forward to a Spring Grand Opening Ceremony ?
It’s been a tough start to the year for us, with little news on when we can re-open. We are doing our best to stay busy and have done even more painting and had a major clear out. We can still do our takeaways and we are enjoying doing what we can to keep our customers fed. Matt cooks every Friday and Saturday, our Friday menu is below and stays the same each week. Saturdays change weekly. So far we’ve had Chinese, Pizzas, Mexican and Indian. Details are sent out via our mailing list that you can join at www.blacklioninn.co.uk or you can find out what’s on offer by giving us a call on 01538 304232 or emailing [email protected].
Friday Takeaway Menu (Every Friday) Halloumi fries and chilli jam £3.00 Veggie Scotch egg with roast garlic mayo £4.00 Scotch egg with mustard mayo £4.50 Veggie burger with beetroot and tofu, halloumi, chips and coleslaw £8.50 Beef burger with cheddar, chips and coleslaw £9.00 Fish and chips with tartare sauce £9.00 Potato, caramelised leeks and Staffordshire cheese pie with mash, carrots, kale and veggie gravy £9.00 Lamb shoulder pie with mash, carrots, kale and proper gravy £10.00 Matt’s Free Range Fried Chicken with chips, garlic mayo and coleslaw £10.00 Hazelnut white chocolate blondie £3.00 From a Saturday Night Indian Take-a-Way Menu
Call us on 01538 304232 to place your order.
ELKSTONES
St. John the Baptist Vicar: Father John Baines
As requested by the Bishop, consultations have taken place with PCCs of the Benefice regarding the suspension of in-person services.
Having reviewed risk assessments, it was decided that our churches cannot be sure of meeting all the recommended measures during the present lockdown, while also complying with government guidance.
It was therefore decided that, sadly, no church in the benefice can be used safely for public worship and all will remain closed until further notice.
Zoom services will be held every Sunday morning at 10am and also on Sunday evenings at 6.30pm and Thursday mornings at 10.30am. Please email [email protected] for a Zoom invite. Keep an eye on the Longnor Benefice website, thelongnorbenefice.org for further updates.
Congratulations to Kay Parkinson, Welcome to Alison and Mark who moved into Katy’s Mum, now Living at New York Farm, the Village before Christmas. It is lovely to who was 90 on 10th January and looking see Grove House fully occupied again and as fit and lovely as ever. thank you to you both for the delightful
Many happy returns of the day Kay. snowman which made us all smile
It was sad to see Peter and Susan Svendsen go but we wish them good luck in the future and hope they will visit Elkstones again when next In the U.K.
Never has technology been as welcome as now and what a Success the Zoom coffee mornings have been. Two have taken place so far, the first on New Year’s Day hosted by Rob and Liz (sadly without Rob’s fortified coffee and Liz’s mince pies!) and the second on 14th January, hosted by Judy and David. They’ve been really cheerful occasions, sharing news and thoughts and generally giving a feeling of togetherness.
If you would like to take part in the next one on Monday 15th February at 11am contact Judy on [email protected]
Rob Faulkner stepped down as Newsletter Editor of the Elkstonians having served in that role for twenty plus years and as society secretary for many of them. We are extremely grateful for his hard work in gathering news from reluctant contributors, trawling through the archives for photos old and new and generally keeping us organised. Rob was presented (courtesy of Royal Mail and Zoom) with a specially engraved bottle of whisky and glass along with a cheque - maybe to buy more whisky Rob?
Some Closing Thoughts to all in our Communities: • A New Year’s resolution is something that comes in one year and goes out the other. • My last New Year’s resolution was to lose 10 lbs . Only 15 more to go. • My friend’s resolution is to always keep his cup half full - with whisky, gin or beer • STAY SAFE - not long to go now... ILAM
Holy Cross Alstonefield, Ilam and Wetton Churches have decided to be closed during the current Covid-19 Restrictions and Revd. Lockdown John Austerberry. Sunday Morning Zoom Service at 11 am followed by Coffee 01335 310002 and Chat Warden: The Zoom Service link is Miss Ellen Clewes https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81964721286?pwd=cVRpdVBaTH 01335 350437 Q3T2lpbmpuT0xDdGg1Zz09
Meeting ID: 819 6472 1286
Passcode: 710092
A Letter full of Memories Dear Everyone,
Tricia very kindly asked if we would like to make a contribution to this month’s Newsletter – we have much appreciated receiving the news each month, and are very happy to respond.
Firstly, we would like to send our best wishes for 2021 to all our friends in Ilam and surrounding villages – there is light at the end of the tunnel – we just aren’t sure how long the tunnel is ...
So, our reminiscences, we lived in Ilam for over 35 years and will always remember the welcome received. The village turned out for each other whenever needed – our first instance was the bacon salter in our scullery – our builder was just going to break it up, but fortunately many, including Bill Hudson, Bob Sellers, Les Bonsall and Frank Frith (apologies to those we have forgotten) appeared with cut down scaffolding poles to roll it out, and leave it sitting on the front of the house as a lovely planter. Then there is the number of times that Bill Hudson turned up with Game for us, particularly when we were snowbound. And, of course, Les Bonsall to help us control our orchard with his chainsaw.
We have fond memories of the various Royal Celebrations, including the Bonfire on Bunster – a tea party was arranged for the elderly members of the village so they didn’t have to climb Bunster in the evening, but being Ilam they attended both events!
Then there were the Dovedale Fetes – firstly at the behest of the National Trust, and then Dovedale House and Ilam School, when in later years with help of Russell Ashfield and Simon Nicholas we managed to include a Beer Tent. Tricia asked about funny events – one year we have a Duck Race to help raise funds, they were released into the Manifold to be collected at the bridge in Ilam and Roy helped collect them – the winning ducks were collected OK, but when the rest came down we were over-whelmed and Roy ended up swimming – there may even be a video of it.
We remember the floods in the village, and people turning out to help Bob and Christine Sellers move furniture. One memorable year, part of the wall in front of their house, and further up the village, was partially washed down (including one slab where I think Robert White traced the scar it left on the bank and managed to fish it out of the river) – as Eric Morecambe would have said ‘we managed to rebuild the wall with all the right pieces, but not necessarily in the right order!’
Thank you to everyone for the way you looked after us in Ilam – we have really missed you all this year, and appreciate the e-mails and phone calls. If you will put up with us, we think our holiday this year will be in Ilam – COVID-19 permitting.
Love to everyone,
Roy, Eva, Julie and Carole
**Ed’s Note. Will a few of Ilam residents send in your memories?. I and the other Villagers would love to read them.
Ilam Parish Council Chairwoman: Caroline Sellers 01335 350368: Clerk: Paul Watson 01335 310321 [email protected] Website: www.ilam.org.uk.
WARSLOW St. Lawrence
Vicar: Father John Baines 01298 83411
Wardens: Mrs. Rachel Moorcroft 01298 84568, Reg Meakin 01538 304295
Treasurer: Emma Gould 01298 687190.
The decision has been made to revert to online services, instead of physical services in Church for the next few weeks – if anyone wants to log on and take part please contact the Vicar or Curate on 01298 83411, for details.
We are sorry to note that a family in our community has COVID-19 19, we wish them all a speedy and successful recovery.
We are sorry to hear of the sad passing of Fred Cunliffe, a dear friend of Margaret Gregory who will remembered for his kind and friendly disposition. We wish Margaret Gregory and Miriam Kirkham a very Happy 90th Birthday this month, we remember their hard work at Church with their late brother John, who was the Church Warden.
If anyone wants to talk to somebody in confidence or just for a chat, because they are lonely or anxious, please contact a member of the church team. We all need each other, never more than now in these uncertain and challenging times. I pray that through patience and obedience, we work together to get through this crippling situation and we learn that it is the basic things that are important and necessary in life – love and compassion for our fellow man. God bless all of you.
We are a small friendly Pre-School, based in Manifold C of E Academy We offer a wide range of activities to encourage your child to learn through play.
Ofsted Inspection rated Good We open 5 days a week 9.00am – 2.30pm - For children from 18 months - 3 years
Planned activities, Think 2 funding available - Funded places for 3year olds, 30-hour funding available
For further information contact: Sarah Thomas on 01298 84367 Manifold Pre-School, at Manifold C of E Academy, Leek Road, Warslow. www.manifoldpreschool.co.uk Manifold Preschool Facebook page Registered Charity No. 1038689
A Little Quiz for all you Warslowites
This is the view from the front of a dwelling in Warslow and captured February 10th 2020. Can anyone guess from which property? Clue: Ecton Hill is featured and another can be found within the text of this magazine. WETTON
St. Margaret’s Alstonefield, Ilam and Wetton Churches have decided to be Revd. John Austerberry. closed during the current Covid-19 Restrictions and 01335 310002 Lockdown
Service Times: Please check Sunday Morning Zoom Service at 11 am followed by Coffee Church notice board and Chat regularly for updates. The Zoom Service link is Warden: Claire Day 01538 381773 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81964721286?pwd=cVRpdVBaTH Q3T2lpbmpuT0xDdGg1Zz09
Meeting ID: 819 6472 1286 Passcode: 710092
St Margaret’s Church
St Margaret’s Church 50/50 Lottery Results
The lucky winners in the January draw were:
1st Prize Hannah Durose £52.50 2nd Prize Lynne Imeson £35.00
You can join the lottery by paying £5 cash to Margaret Hodgkinson at Manifold Cottage. You can of course pay by monthly standing order and never miss a draw. Ask Margaret (310244) for the bank details.
The closing date to join in the February draw is Friday 12th February 2021 and the draw will take place on Friday 19th February at 11.30am.
Sorry due to COVID-19 restrictions we are not able to confirm where the draw will take place.
Thank you to all the people who support the lottery.
Tea Rooms
WETTON WETTON MILL HULME END
Traditional Walkers Paradise Traditional Café set in
Caterers “Victorian Style Tea Room” Set beside the River Manifold ‘The Old Steam Engine House’
In the Old Village School Jeanette 01298 84838 Georgina
Ian & Julie 07801 683546 01298 687368 Hot & Cold Snacks, Savouries Home Made Cakes Sorry due to COVID-19 takeaway Home Made Soup (Winter only) only Breakfast, Luncheons Home Made Cakes & Freshly Hot & Cold Snacks Afternoon Teas Prepared Sandwiches on Site Home Made Soups & Savouries Hot, Cold Drinks & Light Bites Hot & Cold Drinks Luncheons & Afternoon Teas Hot & Cold Drinks Available Please check for any opening Winter Opening - Weekends Only hours Sorry, due to COVID-19, Open 10am – Close takeaway only Monday – Sunday (Winter Days/Times Vary)
Buffets for all Occasions
• Christenings,
• Birthdays, Serving up fantastic food in the Peak • Anniversaries, Vegan & Gluten Free Catering District. • Funerals, * Private Chef * Business Lunch Love good food? No time to cook? • Weddings * Event & Party Catering Allow Carver Cottage Kitchen to help *Take Away *Baking and more provide; All Occasions Catered for at Reasonable Prices. Hosting Indian Supper Clubs & Evening • Supper dishes – menu Dining at my home in Tissington We also cater for available To book/further details contact: Small Dinner Parties and BBQ’s • Afternoon Tea – ideal gift Parul 07944 016266 or • Holiday cottage catering – Telephone Pam [email protected] delivered or on site 01298 687452 www.theveganspice.co.uk • Bespoke Entertaining, parties and celebrations • Cakes, baking and desserts on request
Please contact me to discuss your requirements 01335 310047 [email protected]
MANIFOLD FISH & CHIP SHOP & TEA ROOM
THE MARKET SQUARE, LONGNOR, NEAR BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0NT
FOOD TO TAKE AWAY OR EAT IN: CASH ONLY
OPENING HOURS LUNCH EVENING
MONDAY CLOSED CLOSED TUESDAY 11.30 – 1.30 6.00 – 8.00 WEDNESDAY CLOSED CLOSED THURSDAY 11.30 – 1.30 6.00 – 9.00 FRIDAY 11.30 – 1.30 6.00 – 9.00 SATURDAY 11.30 – 1.30 6.00 – 9.00 SUNDAY CLOSED CLOSED
Outside tables on the patio available. Children’s menu available. Telephone: Shop 01298 83317 or Mobile: 07814 205984
Classifieds
We thank all our advertisers for supporting the “Community Mag” and we are always glad to be able to include adverts from local businesses. Previously we did ask for a donation but at this time all adverts are inserted free of charge.
Please note that the presence of advertisements in this magazine does not imply endorsement of what is advertised.
Trades Persons K & K Gas
Graham Bagshaw Westside Cottage, Hulme End, Buxton.
N. GILMAN Plumbing & Heating Engineer SK17 0EY.
Local, Friendly Service Suppliers of Bottled Propane & Butane Gas. (Livestock Fencing) Based in Butterton We can deliver to your door or collect from All aspects of agricultural fencing covered in the local area. GAS SAFE’ & ‘OFTEC’ Registered our premises.
Contact on: 07841708861 01538 Call John or Debbie, anytime, on 01298 For a Local, Professional & Reliable 304518 84735 service Email: 07949409921 / 07729694641 Call Nick on 07773768785 [email protected] email [email protected]
SHOREWOOD JOINERY Ground Work, Farm Harvesting
Micro Digger, Mini Digger 1.5 and 6 ton tracked machines with I am a time served carpenter who established my own business twenty-on years ago. I specialise in the dumper options. Logs for Sale Dumpy bags of logs delivered, also nets of logs and sticks manufacturing and installation of bespoke joinery. If you have plans for new windows, doors, stairs, gates or available. Mowing/Tedding/Raking/Round Baling. another project please call me All at Competitive Rates Robert on 01538 304113 Please contact Stuart Gould for a free no obligation quote 01298 687190 or 0797 4246548 Ed’s Note: Just used = excellent
Darren Barlow R J Mellor Handyman Services
Electrical Contractors Building Pointing & Roofing Flat Roofs & Guttering I have worked in the local villages for 5 years now & have Chimneys & Lead Flashing Work over 16 years working in all environments since the start Kitchens and Bathrooms fitted of my apprenticeship. I am fully qualified, insured and Wall and Floor Tiling. registered with a national governing body. Plumbing, Joinery, Carpentry, Windows & Glazing. I am able to undertake all aspects of electrical work Small Landscaping and Mini-Digger Work. including Electrical Installation, Inspection & Certification, Emergency and Insurance Work. PAT testing & Earth Electrode testing. Local, Friendly, Reliable & Professional Service. Robert James Mellor 07816985291 Contact: Darren Barlow, Warslow 01298 84820 [email protected] or 07973 468177
Ed’s Note: Recently used - Excellent
CURTAINS UP’ The Ashbourne Shoe Company Hartdale Motors Hartington A large walk around shop • Suppliers of Calor Gas • Custom Made Blinds and with possibly the largest selection of Curtains. Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s shoes in the • MOT, Testing/Servicing & • Full Measurement and area. Diagnostics Making Service. Many Named Brands Including: CLARKS, • Accident Repairs to all SKECHERS, • Curtain Alterations also Makes/Models of Vehicles RIEKER, MARCO TOZZI & PADDERS. Undertaken. plus, Light Commercials. Qualified Shoe Fitter in store. • Friendly and Local at Find us just off Shawcroft Car Park in • All types of Garden Machinery Serviced & Competitive Prices Ashbourne. • including collection and 3 Wellington Yard, Off St John Street, Repaired delivery. Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1GH. • Open Mondays-Fridays 8am Tel: (01335) 344065 Claire Hardwick 01538 702201 to 5.30pm Email: Mob: 07979 942050 or • Saturday – 8.30am to [email protected] [email protected] 12.30pm Website: Tel: 01298 84322 or 07746 357 751 www.theashbourneshoecompany.co.uk email: [email protected]
Local Mobile Hairdresser & Nail Technician. Pet Photography Services Hairdressing & Barbering for the whole family. Nails & Hair for any occasion! Would you like to have a memorable picture Call Alice for more information on of your pet, perhaps as a gift for a loved one?
07792 756 728 Or simply to capture a wonderful shot of your pet.
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Graphic Designers
DESIGN STUDIO SEVEN We can help bring your brand to life Specialising in: Brand design, Logo & Brand assets Flyers, Brochures, Leaflets, Posters Web Design Book & Catalogue design Deborah Perry Town Head Cottage Warslow SK170JR [email protected] 07375566769
DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH EDITION IS 6am on WEDNESDAY 24th FEBRUARY Input from you all would be gratefully received. At the end of the day, if you don’t contribute then there is no magazine. Talking of which, a lot of you believe that you cannot send items until the deadline time and date. A deadline has to be set but you can send your information/pictures/jokes anytime and it really helps me to put things together the earlier you send your items to me. So please feel free to submit any article. It’s your magazine and just so long as it is Legal, Decent and Appropriate in my eyes, it will be inserted of course. All entries are currently free of charge.
Please remember I can only accept word documents and no PDF’s. Call me on 01538 304560 if you need any help. Don’t be late, the old rule still applies. Absolutely nothing will be accepted after 6am on the above date.