UNDER the EDGE INCORPORATING the PARISH MAGAZINE GREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE, ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW No
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UNDER THE EDGE INCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINE GREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE, ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW www.undertheedge.net No. 244 May 2019 ISSN 1466-8211 Farm to Plate on Bakewell 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.