UNDER THE EDGE INCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINE , LITTLE LONGSTONE, ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW www.undertheedge.net No. 244 May 2019 ISSN 1466-8211 Farm to Plate on Showground at ‘Farm to Plate’ on Bakewell Showground on June 30th. TheyWhere are can just you three learn of to the make activities a Warre planned Hive, create as part a frictionof the 200th fire or anniversary produce string celebrations from natural of Bakewell resources? Agricultural The answer and is Horticultural Society. But demonstrations of rural activities tell only part of the story – organisers aim, not only to show visitors where their food comes from, but also to celebrate the countryside of the past, present and future. More than a dozen different breeds of cattle – from Highland and Hereford to Jerseys and Belted Galloways – together with sheep, goats, pigs and poultry will be on show. In the cookery theatre local chefs, including the Duchess of Devonshire’s personal chef, will demonstrate their culinary skills. Farm machinery both vintage and state of the art, a heavy horse ‘village’, and the popular ferret roadshow are other attractions. There will be lots of food to sample and entertainment by choirs and novelty attractions to enjoy too. Tickets are £10, children free and free parking on the showground. Other paid for parking is available. Call 01629 812736 or go to www.bakewellshow.org Busy Bees We have quite a few hives in our UTE area looked after by some very dedicated Beekeepers who do this as a labour of love rather than a commercial concern. The bees require looking after throughout the year but more so during the summer when they are at their busiest. The honey is produced throughout the summer and into the winter and can be harvested two or three times each year. A single hive can house up to 20,000 bees and we seem to have a good population in the area probably because we do not have a lot of intensive crop spraying. In a single hive there will be three types of honey bee, a single queen, thousands of female worker bees and in the summer a number of male drones. The female workers live for about six weeks. The drone does no work, all it does is mate and in the early autumn they will be evicted by the workers and subsequently die. The hives have to be maintained to keep them clean and have to be checked out for any pests and diseases. The bees also have to be fed which involves providing them with ‘fondant’, a solid white sugary substance. Honey bees are indeed very busy and produce commodities such as honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis and royal jelly. The honey is produced on frames (see photo) and the

is available locally. Honey as well as being delicious food canflavour be canused vary in wounddepending dressing on the as time it has of year antibacterial and what properties. Propolis or bee glue is produced by mixing

saliva and beeswax and can be used as a sealant for unwanted space in the hive. Beeswax is produced by the bees to construct a honeycomb. Royal Jelly is a product the young bees use to feed the queen bee larvae. Bees have three pairs of legs, four wings and incredibly FIVE eyes, two large compound eyes and three smaller eyes in the centre of their heads. Bees use the position of the sun to navigate and their eyes are sensitive to polarized light which penetrates even thick cloud and enables them to see the sun in poor weather. Drones or male bees have no stinger, the females can sting but will die after they have stung. A honey bee will

Allvisit in 50 all to pretty 100 flowers remarkable during little a collection creatures. trip Andy but Hannamust gather A frame being removed from the hive nectar from two million flowers to make one pound of honey. Happy Dog Walking Village Fete Calling all local clubs, groups, organisations, small businesses and enthusiastic problem which many of the dog- owningDogs worrying general livestock public is fail a perennial to take as seriously as they should. It is Fridayindividuals. 12th July between 5-8pm. There will be a BBQ, bar, bouncy castle, and an offense for a dog to be out of Friends of Longstone School (FOLS) plan to host a village fete style event on

just sheep, but cattle, goats, pigs, stalls selling books, plants, teas/coffees and cakes - but beyond that it’s over control and worrying livestock – not to you ! of legislation, and the penalties can The evening will commence with the traditional blessing of the well, after poultry, etc – under various pieces enjoyable annual get together for the local community. With that in mind, we include the destruction of the dog. The which we’d love you to join us at the school for what will hopefully become an farmer or anyone authorised by him or to promote their own local club, business or charity, or just to help out on the her also has the right to shoot a dog at are looking for anybody interested in getting involved, either by having a stall just being there is the most important bit - but in an attempt to be organised In cases where someone other than day. Within reason, you are free to do whatever you want to - in many ways the timeowner of isit inworrying charge ofthe the livestock. dog, the owner can still be held liable as well. we thought that we’d have an informal meeting to gauge interest and to start Something which is often andmaking perhaps some raise plans. a fewWe alsoquid have for good plenty causes of ideas in the for process. stalls if you just want to underestimated is the cost of such an Anbe involved.initial meeting The main will aim therefore of the eveningbe held atis tothe have Crispin some Pub fun, in meet Great new Longstone people, incident to the farmer. Not only are on Wednesday 15th May at 7-8pm for all interested parties. Please call Jane before the 15th on 07720 715918 if you are interested but can’t make this meeting, or if you would simply like to know more. alsothere the the hidden obvious costs costs of pregnant of veterinary ewes abortingservices when following an animal an incident. is injured It does but not take a dog many minutes to cause Letter from Great Open Gardens Just a reminder that this year's thousands of pounds worth of damage. Longstone resident Open Gardens will take place on the Injuries can sometimes be quite To whom it may concern... weekend of 29th/30th June. We shall I ask the question, when is some action be contacting all of our regulars and its jaw torn off and a number of cows going to be taken to slow the speed oncehorrific, which and had I have had seen their a earssheep ripped with further details. off. Absolutely awful for the animals both entering and exiting, particularly Ifalso anyone a couple else of newis wondering gardeners toabout give of traffic passing through our village, exiting? opening their garden, we should be I once witnessed a lamb drowning in and very distressing for their owners. a dog. By the time vehicles reach the bottom Jenniferdelighted to andexplain Peter what isRowson involved So,a river it is havingup to the been dog chased owner into to make it by of Mires Lane, having passed the them are in excess of the 30ph limit, [email protected](not much, actually!) or 01629 sure this doesn’t happen. Some dogs allotments and adjacent field, a lot of 640023

theresome arevery often substantially cars parked so, at and the even side Children's Society thoseare fine which around people sheep; think others are alright most walking through the village where Box Opening This year's box opening netted butcertainly then surprise aren’t; and their then owners there when are too quickly. their instincts get the better of them. of the road, some vehicles travel far £404 -36, a fantastic result from And once a dog is in hunting mode it the generosity of 13 box holders. Sincere thanks to all box holders who takes a lot to snap it out of it. toI offer know no aboutadvice these on what things, action but to some take, Best play it safe then and ensure by I leave that to others who are supposed contributed to this success. If anyone feels able to take a box into solution to this problem. their home, i will be happy to supply happen. If a dog needs to be on a lead Namethought and needs address to be given withheld to find by a whatever means that this doesn’t request. make sure that’s done. Make sure Elizabeth Prince 01629 640464 to ensure it can’t harm livestock, then one.Every penny counts. Calling all Residents of Hassop dog.the next field you’re going to cross is The next Hassop Parish Meeting will be held in the Eyre Arms on Thursday scanned first by you rather than your 23rd May 2019 at 7.30pm. these incidents then please hold your We hold a bi-annual meeting - usually fairly short and informal. handsFinally, up if your to your dog mistake.is involved You’ll in one feel of ashamed and embarrassed, but you must do the right thing. It is open to all residents and it would be lovely to see more people there. Happy dog walking. (We are very friendly really!) Karl Webster, PC 1921. Following the meeting we have a chat and a few more drinks - come and Rural Crime Team, Matlock Police meet your neighbours! Station. Tel 101 or use Facebook IfIt youwill are also unable be a good to come opportunity and would to meetlike to Lee be andkept Sian in touch who withhave anythingrecently taken over at The Eyre Arms. distribution to stockholders. Please contactPS. We dous ifhave you’d a supplylike some. of signs for [email protected] of interest please email me, Annabel (Clerk of Hassop Parish Meeting) at: 2 Bakewell and Ashford Film Society Bakewell and Ashford Film Society’s thriller “The Salesman” (2016 Cert 12)May on film Sunday will be 12th the May Iranian/French 2019 at The Medway Centre, Bakewell. The doors open at 7.00 pm and an introduction

Forced to leave their collapsing to the film will start at 7.30pm. rehearsinghouse, Ranaa for andArthur Emad, Miller's an Iranian"Death ofcouple a Salesman" who happen rent ato new be performers apartment from one of their fellow performers. Unaware of the fact that the previous having many clients, they settle down. Bytenant a nasty had beenturn aof woman events of one ill reputeof the clients pays a visit to the apartment one night while Ranaa is alone at home

taking a bath and the aftermath turns the peaceful life of the couple upside down. Most of our films are shown with subtitles. Refreshments are served during the interval. This month David Webb will give an introduction to the film. Our programme of films is available at www.bashfilms.org.uk. Copies of our programme are available at The Medway Centre, Bakewell Library and the Bakewell Information Centre. (Please note the date on the BASH leaflet is incorrect.) Membership fee is £24.00 for 10 films. (Becoming a full member entitles you to borrow any films missed or any from our growing archive of DVD’s & Blu-Ray’s.) Temporary membership: £8.00 (2 films). Guest of a Centremember: on £5.00 May 12th (1 film). 2019. To Joy join Thrower BASH contact:. Cheryl Mayfield, BASH treasurer, 01629 814770 or email cherylmayfield@ stainedglass1.plus.com Cheques to join can be made to “Ashford Film Society” We look forward to seeing you at The Medway LOCAL ELECTIONS 1 District Councillor for Litton and Longstone Ward of District Council 8 Parish Councillors for Great Longstone Parish Council

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fund raising initiatives. Rick thanked the GLPC for their work to date regarding the recreation ground. Themaintained change toannually. the children’s The upkeep play area is currently was a welcome financed addition through to revenuethe recreation streams ground such andas the is wellprecept, used. rental Similarly incomes changes and

The cricket pitch is maintained to a high standard by the cricket club. The mowing contract captures the cricket, football andto the all tennis areas court/MUGAof the recreation were ground. a welcome The addition football butpitch the is useused does predominately fluctuate. by B&LJFC, by their teams in categories of under 12’s and below. All areas of the recreation ground need maintaining to meet Health and Safety legislation and Football Association (FA) regulations. The recreation ground is the centre piece of the village and the community are proud of its beauty. The recreation ground is not level and this presents challenges, especially on the football pitch and its drainage. Previous considerations to level the ground or address the drainage have either been cost prohibitive or, after consultation, seen as having a very limited long term resolution. Recently funds have been raised to date of circa £6,000 to address these problems. The working party reviewed the options, took further advice and gave options to the Parish Council for consideration. A meeting with Bakewell Town Football Club had taken place for the possible use of the recreation ground for their matches but this is not feasible and is being taken no further. The Club Secretary of B&LJFC had expressed a view based on an article in Under the Edge. The submission referenced current FA guidance on pitch sizes and included information in respect of arrangements for uses of the football pitch from years ago. Currently the information from the Club Secretary cannot be provenanced. It was decided at the PC meeting to follow the advice of the groundsman to meet their vicarious liability. The goundsman suggested half yearly spiking of the pitch, ‘Sand Banding’ the pitch to maximise opportunities for draining which will resolve and ameliorate current issues. To reseed the goal mouths at the end of the season, remove the goal posts for 6-8 weeks to ensure the grass grows to the required standard for the start of the 2019/2020 season. The costs of all this would use up the funds already donated and additional revenue will be needed for continued maintenance. On average the football pitch will need £1,000 per annum to maintain and there will be other maintenance costs for consideration by GLPC and from the other respective clubs. New goal posts will be needed but their size and who would purchase them must be discussed. The working party recommended that the football pitch drainage issue is addressed as per the expert advice received from the groundsman. That the primary use of the recreation ground remains community centric and focused. No changes of use by the cricket, tennis or B&LJF clubs. Bakewell Town Football Club is limited to training only. That dialogue takes place between all the recreation ground users and PC to remove barriers to communication and capture their needs and wishes. An annual fundraising programme takes place to maximise revenue opportunities without the need to increase the precept contributions of each household. A “Party on the Park” type event in the Summer of 2019 with all income (after expenditure and donation to GLCC) being dedicated to the holistic maintenance costs of the recreation ground. Source: GLPC Working Party handout March 2019. Sally Kehr.

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4 Farming Notes May 2019 To keep the farm viable, we have a number of projects. One is rearing pedigree Holstein Friesian heifers to sell newly calved by auction to other dairy farmers. The heifers are about two and a half to buy quality semen to get them pregnant which has beenthree sexed, years meaningold when that they the have calves their will first have calf. a 99% We chance of being female. This means that in a couple of years’ time we can be getting them in calf and keep a continuation of heifers coming up for sale. Each year we sell around 15 newly calved heifers at Leek - the nearest dairy auction to us. Dairy farmers come to the auction to buy replacements for their herd and a newly calved heifer that’s just had a

Dan transports them up to Leek, spruces them up, andfirst at calf, the is auction, ideal as stands it’s got behind its whole them life giving ahead some of it. “luck money” to the buyer if it makes a good price. last three we have sold, have “topped the market” - meaningWe must bethey doing made something the top price right ofas thetwo day. out of the It’s very satisfying to sell an animal of quality and to think that Great Longstone cattle are in herds Photo: Dan with a newly calved heifer, displaying her fine udder - having around the country. Roger Cox just got the top price of the day. A Tale of Two Bonfires..... The following article was submitted to Under The Edge by Ian Cox. 1977 was the year of the Queens Silver Jubilee and all the organisations in the village were invited to a meeting in the Village Hall ( or The Institute as it was then known) to decide what to do in the way of celebrations. At that time, I was Chairman of the Institute Committee, so I went along to the meeting. whereThere wereit could quite be seena few from organisations the village, in to the be litvillage on the at evening that time. of the The Jubilee. W.I., Mothers As I had Union, a tractor Young and Wives,trailer asBritish well asLegion, a few Parish Council, Cricket Club etc.; one of the suggestions was for a large bonfire to be built on the top of Longstone Moor For the next two weeks working mainly in the evenings and at weekends my brother Roger and myself and a few friends friends who I knew would help, I offered to build the bonfire. it off, coming home about 9pm. Local Milk Afterbuilt ahaving large bonfire.my tea, I Thesat watching night before T.V. it About was due 10pm to be the lit, phone we went rang, up it andwas finisheda friend, Pasteurised on the farm he could see it from his house. As you can imagine I was absolutely devastated. & Unhomogenised IMark went Smith next whodoor lived and ontold Furnall Roger Avenue and we ringing jumped to in say the someone Land Rover had lit and the went bonfire, up crowd, and more were arriving. Ithe rushed moor across road to and the enquired bonfire. Bywho this had time, lit it it and was was well told alight. it was There a group was aof large four the shirt collar, shouted some naughty words (which I can’t print here) and was justyouths about who to were punch stood him nearwhen the someone bonfire. asked I went me and to calmgrabbed down one and of notthe youthscause any by trouble, so I reluctantly let him go.

Later when the bonfire had died down a group of us were talking, one of the group was Maurice Trew, who at that time was the manager of J. Thornhill and arrangeSons poultry transport, packing we factory, were welcome Maurice to said it. that there were lots of broken pallets, Derekbroken Gregory, poultry whocrates owned and other a lorry bonfire offered materials to come andat the help, factory so the and next if wemorning could

Quite a few local people offered to help as well as donating items to burn. with Derek’s lorry and our tractor and trailer we started to build another bonfire. Free Range Eggs at the correct time and a good time was had by all. As for the four youths who lit Yoghurt By evening we had built another bonfire as big as the original one. This was lit turn up and we never saw them again. It was perhaps as well as they might have The Dairy, Church Lane Farm, the first one, although they promised to come and help the next day, they didn’t Great Longstone Ian Cox. ended up on top of the bonfire. 5 Medium Skill Sudoku

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Schedule of planned events for 2019 Sat 1st June Plant Swap by the Village Cross from 11am-1pm Wed 3rd July Garden Visit to Hollies Farm, Bonsall. Sat 27th July Horticultural Show (Entries on Fri 26th July) NOTE - the show is being held earlier than previous years to maximise entries Tues 12th Nov Annual General Meeting at The Crispin Inn at 7.30 pm

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8 Robert Wright 1948 - 2019 Although Robert Wright lived most of his life in , he actually grew up in Great Longstone and remained a late seventies, together with his fellow organists Molly Thornhill,familiar figure Janet to Cumming churchgoers and atProfessor St. Giles John ever Tarn, since. he In was the responsible for resurrecting the Great Longstone choir, and he continued to sing at Evensong alongside his brother

Piers also shared an interest in bell ringing, Robert with Piers and wife Nicky, right up to his final illness. He and The association between the Wright family and Great Longstonehis band of can hand be bell traced ringers, right Piersback toon Robert church Le bells. Wright of years later, William Wright of Great Longstone settled his EyamGreat landLongstone on his secondin the thirteenthson Thomas, century. who was Four responsible hundred for building Eyam Hall in 1671. Robert himself in turn inherited the Hall on the death of his cousin Charles in A1990, very immediatelymodest and unassumingtransferring man, it into Robert a trust was for the future best ofgenerations company towith enjoy. a great sense of fun, always kind and tolerant, except when behind the wheel of a car (according to Nicky). Top of his bucket list when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer was a good pub meal with a nice pint of beer, which sadly he never lived to enjoy. Trained grandchildrenas a barrister, he by left repeatedly the family falling firm in and the joined bath withthe Crown them fullyProsecution clothed! Service in 1990 while Nicky ran the Hall, opening it to the public. Although he could be a stern figure in court, at home he was apparently no disciplinarian, delighting his as a young man he could be found playing in opera pits all over the country, until Nicky let him know that this was not her A talented violinist and a key part of the Derbyshire music scene, Robert played in the Peak Chamber Orchestra. Indeed, Choir for many years, as well as playing an instrumental role as Chairman and long-time committee member of the Peak idea of marriage, as she thought this should include actually seeing each other occasionally! He also directed the Baslow Robert was a traditionalist in just about everything, giving strict instructions as to the use of the King James version of Music Society. He also threw his heart and soul into the annual Eyam pantomime of which Nicky is the director.

the Bible and the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at his memorial service. Doubtless because of his legal training, he was a showedregular correspondenta complete ignorance to the Feedback of etymology! Editor of The Times, picking up on grammatical inaccuracies with his trademark humour. Only a couple of months ago, he gently pointed out that to describe an event as a “three-month anniversary”

Above all, Robert was a family man, never happier than puttering along with them on their narrow boat Mr. Bunbury, anticipating a well-earned pint of beer down the line. He will be sorely missed by Nicky and their three children Jeremy, Fliss, and Timo, and their grandchildren. The family would like to thank everyone for all the amazing tributes and support they have received, which has beenLeonardo a tremendous da comfort. Vinci comes to Sheffield

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9 Dear Friends, Obituary I expect like so many people you were Andrew Campbell Rodger MBE a deeply human act and that to know that someone is there and listening is shocked and saddened at the news Jamesto engage in an act of faith. Andrew died on the 19th March of the destruction by fire of so much With every blessing, 2019 aged 90 and his funeral took of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Snippets from St. Giles place at Chesterfield Crematorium on Paris. It seemed to be one of those • Tuesday 2nd April. The interment in news items that touched the hearts of the churchyard was on Tuesday April millions of people around the world. Thank you to everyone who made 16th during Holy week. A service of When I heard the news after coming the celebration of Easter so special thanksgiving for Andrew’s life will take home from taking a said Eucharist this year. A huge thank you to all place in St Giles in the summer. Our at St. Giles during Holy Week I too who helped decorate the church so thoughts and prayers are with Barbi felt some of that sense of loss and thebeautifully. church. It was so much appreciated and the familyEnquiries at this time. For all enquiries in connection sadness. I remember visiting the •by all who visited and worshipped in Cathedral as a child with my parents with home communions, baptisms, on my very first trip abroad and again Thank you to Nick Casey who winds as an adult on the occasion of our first the clock up at St. Giles so reliably and confirmations, confessions and wedding anniversary. I remember efficiently week by week. Thank you weddings please telephone the Vicar the Cathedral’s setting by the rivers, Nick for making sure our village keeps [email protected] on 01629 640257 or send an email to the wonderful shadowy atmosphere up to speed ‘time wise’ all the time and James Croft (Vicar) inside but perhaps above all else it was •I hope that you think this ‘thank you’ the very name of the Cathedral that is timely! appealed to me both as a child and as Last month Longstone School came Thursday 2nd May an adult, ‘Notre-Dame’, Our Lady. to the church to celebrate Easter with 3.45pm - 5.00pm It was of course a great relief to hear a very moving and uplifting service. that much had been saved, not just The children presented the Easter the precious artefacts but of course •message using song, poetry and some the monumental two bell towers and very vibrant pictures. Well done! the Cathedral’s 13-tonne main bell, Once again Messy church proved the 334 year old Bourdon Emmanuel to be very popular last month. Our which rang out to mark the end of the theme was ‘Preparing for Easter’ and First World war and again in 1944 on everybody enjoyed the craft activities, the occasion of the liberation of Paris worship and food. Thank you to from the Nazis. Could it really be that everybody who came and supported our Lady was actually looking over this •the event and to those who help ensure delicate beautiful Cathedral on that that it continues to flourish. @ St Giles Church day of the fire along with the brave Last month on Maundy Thursday men, women and firefighters who so the tenor bell at St. Giles was tolled bravely fought to save it from total for seven minutes at 7.00pm. This destruction? I do just wonder how was done at the suggestion of the Great Longstone whomany the prayers Christian were church offered maintains up that Archbishop of Canterbury as a way of day to Mary, the mother of Jesus and showing solidarity with the people of Fun Craft Activities France in the wake of the destruction Relaxed informal worship is ‘Our Lady’. •wrought by the fire in Notre-Dame Sadly Mary has been a controversial Cathedral in Paris. figure within the history of the church Yummy Food! Various bellringing groups from Children must be accompanied by although thankfully over recent years around the country are obviously We look forward to seeing you a responsible adult or guardian the Churches from the Reformed beginning to plan their summer Traditions have come to recognize holidays in the as I am her role and importance. Perhaps one getting a number of requests coming of the many reasons for this is the through asking to ring on the bells. 01629 640 842 recognition that Mary is indeed Our Last month saw the first of one such Lady who comforts and protects us group coming all the way from Kent! Ofsted rating Good in times of vital human need. In the •The ringing was of a very satisfactory High staff:child ratios second movement of his wonderful standard indeed. Ages 2½ to school Third Symphony (the symphony of St. Giles’ is always open in daylight sorrowful songs) the Polish composer hours for people to come along and 9am–12noon weekdays Gorecki includes the words of an prayer.enjoy. Maybe You are also always at thewelcome. same time plus Wednesday 12noon-3pm eighteen year old woman scrawled for a bit of solitude, stillness and quiet on the wall of a Gestapo Prison, ‘No We are a small, friendly and independent pre- If anyone has anything that they would school. Our focus is on learning through play mother do not weep, most chaste toJames put into- [email protected] snippets then please send to in a stimulating and safe environment. Queen of Heaven, help me always. me so that I can include in for the next www.greatlongstonepreschool.org.uk Hail Mary.’ edition of ute. I love this music and the words for it 10 is a reminder that to express sorrow is St. Giles Great May in the Garden Longstone Lawns

& Church of the Good : Apply lawn fertiliser and continue regular mowing, apply fungicides for Shepherd, Wardlow diseaseRoses control and weed killing. Herbaceous Plants Services in May : Spray with Roseclear or similar product to control pests and diseases. 5th May : Control weeds by hoeing between plants, stake tall plants suchDahlias as delphiniums and water newly planted beds. : Plant out young plants when danger of frost has passed, stake and Easter 3 labeleachChrysanthemums plant. 8.00am Holy Communion 9.00am Morning Service : Plant out flowering varieties in garden, also pom-poms. (at Wardlow) ScatterSweet Peas slug bait. 11.00am Morning Service : Hoe around plants, mulch in dry weather. Tie in cordons as they 12th May 6.30pm Evensong grow.Flowers from seed : Make sowings of hardy and half hardy annuals when risk Easter 4 ofTrees frost and has Shrubspassed. Sow hardy biennials in drills in nursery bed. 11.00am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm19th Evensong May : Plant out shrubs that are tender when young (fuchsia, arbutus, choisys and hydrangeas) and keep watered until well established. Cut off dead flowers and thin out shoots that are weak from shrubs that have Easter 5 finished flowering. Remove dead wood and thin shoots from forsythias to 8.00am Holy Communion keepFruit in shape. 9.00am Morning Service (at Wardlow) : Control pests when seen. Feed and water all fruit when fruit is swelling. 11.00 am Parish Eucharist Tie up new shoots on blackberries and loganberries. Control weeds around 6.30pm26th Evensong May trees and bushes in the cultivated ground. Protect strawberry fruit with straw andscatterVegetables slug bait. : Cover potatoes if frost is forecast. Prepare site for sowing marrows. Easter 6 – Rogation Sunday General tasks 10.30am Ecumenical Service Make sowings of summer spinach, salad crops, beetroot and French beans. (to be followed by the Rogation : Spray roses, fruit bushes and broad beans weekly against Walk) aphids and caterpillars. Apply liquid feeds or dress with fast-acting fertiliser 6.30pm Evensong and water in. Rogation Walk teve Walton Electrical The Great Longstone • rispin The annual Benefice Rogation Walk is • Qualified Domestic Electrician Inn hosted this year by St Giles.on Sunday • Light fittings to complete rewires 26th May 2019 • All work Fully guaranteed The walk emulates the tradition of • No job too small “beating the bounds” In former times • Efficient and Reliable the parish boundaries were walked to • PAT tests ensure that boundary stones had not Landlord Hathersage Certificat 07766es 557691 been moved. It was not unknown for Home Buyer Reports unscrupulous landowners to move the stones to gain land. [email protected] Small boys were “beaten” at the stones www.stevewaltonelectrical.co.uk Traditional Village pub serving to help them remember the location. hearty, home-cooked food The walk is 3 miles leaving St Giles’ •lunchtimes Bar open and all eveningsday Sat & Sun • A Robinson ‘Gold Award’ Pub Church at 12.00 and ending at the Aisseford Tea Room • Ashford-in-the-Water Crispin. • Large function room available F.O.C 2018 The walk takes in Cherpit Lane and Breakfast Lunch • Ramblers, Children & Dogs all welcome • Coach Parties catered for by appointment Little Longstone. Afternoon Tea • Open Fire & Beer Garden FOOD HYGIENE RATING Soup and sandwiches will be available 0 1 2 3 4 5

Stop by for gifts and cards • at the Crispin after the walk but must The Crispin Inn was awarded a Food VERY GOOD Dogs and Muddy Boots welcome Hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good) by be booked, a form will be available for Derbyshire Dales District Council booking in St Giles. ALL are welcome Open 7 days a week The Crispin Inn, Main St. Great Longstone DE45 1TZ on the walk. 01629 812 773 The Crispin Inn, MainTel: Street, 01629Great Longstone, 640237 Bakewell DE45 1TZ Open 7 Days Further information available from www.thecrispingreatlongstone.co.uk Alan Grant on 01629 640132 11 A Note From The Editor What’s On Thank you to all the readers who - Great Longstone Bridge Club in Village Hall 6.50pm to 10pm Monday evenings submit material for publication and - Knit & Natter in Wardlow Village Hall 10am-12pm, 7pm-9pm £2 Mondays especially to those who regularly send Current to 6th May in their articles. - Local Elections Polling Day (if contested) (Page 5) 2nd May The deadline for copy for the next 2nd May - Messy Church - Leonardo St. Giles da Church Vinci Drawings 3:45- 5.00pm Millenium (page Gallery 10) Sheffield issue is 5pm on Thursday 23rd May. 12th May Please include your name and contact - Great Longstone Annual Parish Meeting in Village Hall 7pm 15th May details. Failure to do so may mean we -BASH film - Great ‘The Longstone Salesman’ Flower7pm Medway Festival Centre - Theme (page3) “Birds” 11th to 18th May cannot publish your copy. Please also - Longstone Local History Group Village Hall 7.45pm (page 7) 21st May note that issues of Under The Edge - Wardlow Flower festival (page 7) 25th May to 2nd June are uploaded to the Internet. The 26th May editors and management committee - Little Longstone Annual Parish Meeting 30th May do not necessarily endorse opinions - -Horticultural Rogation walk Society hosted Plant by St. Swap Giles’ by (page the Cross 11) (page 8) 1st June expressed in articles and adverts. 29th to 30th June Subscriptions are available. Enquiries - BAHS 200 year celebrations in Bakewell Showground (page2) 30th June and correspondence to: 30th June - Great Longstone ‘Open Gardens Weekend’ (page 2) 8, Glebe Avenue, Great Longstone, 3rd July - Horticultural Society Garden Visit to Hollies Farm Bonsall (Page 8) Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TY . 12th July - -’Farm Village to fete Plate’ planned, Bakewell meeting Showground 15th May (see (page page 2) 1) 01629 640087 27th July - Horticultural Society Show (entries on 26th July) (Page 8) 24th to 26th - August Wardlow Village Festival (page 7) www.undertheedge.net 12th November - Horticultural Society AGM in Crispin Inn 7.30 (Page 8) [email protected]

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