Village & Community Magazine January 2021 Keeping All Our Villages of
Connected and United into the New Year
˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ After a difficult and never before experienced year it is hoped that 2021 will be the year that we return to what we call normal…but maybe it will be a new normal ?
There have been local families who have lost a dear mother, father, brother, sister, other relative or friend and because of restrictions with social distancing have not had the benefit of “celebrating” the life of their loved one with many others…. To those we send our heartfelt condolences.
We are a strong nation with a history of battling through many hardships over the years and 2021 will prove to be another example of our resilience.
Stay Strong. Stay Healthy. Stay Safe.
Community Magazine I now have someone who will print off ‘A FEW’ copies of the magazine. These will be available to those who have no access to email and do not have family or friends nearby to print a copy off for them. If you know someone who fits the category and they are willing to provide stamped addressed envelopes (C5 size) can you let me know (Tricia 01538 304560) Can you help the Peak District National Park Authority to set policy for the future of the National Park? Climate change. Nature recovery. Sustainable communities. Low carbon transport. These are just a few of the big ticket challenges the National Park is facing. The planning process is vital in addressing such issues and works best when local authorities, local communities and developers work together creating effective partnerships to achieve positive outcomes.
Planning matters, this is why when we produce plans and policies, we ask everyone to take part in the consultation. We are currently reviewing the Peak District National Park Local Plan. It is a plan for the future development of the local area which we write and implement in close consultation with you.
We use the planning policies we develop in the Local Plan to make decisions on the hundreds of planning applications we receive each year. To make the right decisions we need your help to decide what goes into the Local Plan, and that will guide development in the National Park over the next 20 years.
Please complete the survey at https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning/policies-and-guides/the-local-plan and find out more about the Local Plan review process, including timescales, background information and how to get involved. Survey results will be published online. These will influence the next stage in the formal consultation, ‘Issues and Options’. Joanne Cooper, Policy Planning Technician, 01629 816312, [email protected]
Enjoy a smile… Job Titles Explained.... A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a man below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me?..... I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."
The man below replied, "You are in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 53 and 54 degrees north latitude and between 1 and 2 degrees west longitude."
"You must be an Engineer," said the balloonist. "I am," replied the man, "How did you know?" "Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is, technically correct, but I have no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I am still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help so far."
The man below responded, "You must be in Management." "I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It was New Year’s Eve and raining hard and a big puddle had formed in front of a local pub. An old man stood beside the puddle holding a stick with a string on the end and jiggled it up and down in the water. A curious gentleman asked what he was doing. 'Fishing,' replied the old man. 'Poor old fool' thought the gentleman, so he invited the old man to have a drink in the pub. Feeling he should start some conversation while they were sipping their whisky, the gentleman asked, “And how many have you caught?' ‘You're the eighth’...... *************************************** One of the most wonderful things in life is to wake up and enjoy a cuddle with somebody. Unless you’re in prison.
Stuart, Emma & Elliott Gould of Warslow, wish all friends and neighbours
THOR’S CAVE Near Wetton In the Manifold Valley
Thor's Cave is a small but prominent cave, not only because of its name. It is located above Manifold Valley and has a beautiful view into the valley. It dominates the central section of the Manifold Valley. Its entrance is a huge symmetric arch, 7.5m wide and 10m high, visible from the Manifold way below as a huge arch in the middle of a limestone cliff face.
Once inside the cave you can see that there is a second entrance to the side of the cliff, which has almost the same size.
The cave is a natural cavern formed from the dissolution of the soluble limestone that makes up the White Peak. The cave is a popular attraction and was served by a station on the Leek Manifold Light Railway between 1904 and 1934. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery’s Local History collection includes postcards of the cave from 1910 to 1920.
The name of the cave is somewhat of an enigma. Although it evokes links with the Norse god Thor or his Anglo- Saxon equivalent, Thunor, there is no evidence to support this etymology. Nevertheless, the cave was in use in Anglo-Saxon times with Early Medieval artefacts uncovered there. The origin of the name possibly lies in the word ‘tor’ from the Old Welsh word for a high rock or tower (ultimately from the Latin turris).
Other ideas link the cave to local folklore and tales of sprites and fairies. The ‘Fiddling Hobthurse of Thor’s Cave’ is said to be ‘more than a harmless sprite’ whose fiddling or screeching filled the cavern. The site was excavated in 1864-65 and then again by GH Wilson between 1927 and 1935. Finds of a wide range of dates were uncovered from the Palaeolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period. This also included the burials of at least six individuals.
During the Upper Palaeolithic (38,000-11,500 years ago), Britain was linked to mainland Europe by the area now known as Doggerland. Britain was populated intermittently due to periods of glaciation and warming and bands of hunter-gatherers usually left only ephemeral traces in the archaeological record. The main exceptions are the flint tools and polished stone axes such as those found at Thor’s Cave.
In more recent times, the cave has provided inspiration for pop culture. It was used by The Verve as the location for their single ‘Blue’ in 1993 and serves as the cover art for their first album ‘A Storm in Heaven’. It was also used as a location in the Ken Russell 1988 film, ‘The Lair of the White Worm’, staring Hugh Grant. The cave serves as the fictional Stonerich Cavern, in which local legend the d’Ampton worm is said to have been slain.
Thor’s Cave is apparently haunted by a solitary figure who stands at its entrance – it is supposed to be the ghost of a Roman soldier. Locals also tell of supposed a suppose haunting of someone who committed suicide by throwing themselves down into the gorge below Samuel Carrington from Wetton excavated the cave in the 1860’s. His finds included flint artefacts, a stone adze and bronze brooches. The most interesting of the finds was a Neolithic/Bronze Age skeleton buried in an upright position in the clay of the caves floor along with several other skeletal remains making it one of the oldest inhabited sites in the peak district. There were also remains of a now extinct species of bear that was found and some of these items are now on display in the Buxton Museum.
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.
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On all regular walks clients have their own pair Whilst we do provide poles for tuition of Nordic Walking poles. We have wipes, hand sessions these are thoroughly cleaned sanitising gel and a face covering with us and before and after use. At the moment ask clients to do the same. While walking we Poles used for tuition are strapless. are social distancing with staying ‘Poles Apart’. A progression to an optional Part 2 of For details contact: White Peak Nordic the course gives you the opportunity to Walking: Janneke Gorzeman 07469895267. explore how to get more out of using [email protected] Nordic style strapped poles with drills Or book now: www.nwukwhitepeak.co.uk and advanced technique tuition.
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ALSTONEFIELD
St. Peter’s, Alstonefield
January Sunday Services Revd. John Austerberry 3rd 11.00am Holy Communion at St. Peter’s Church 01335 310002. Alstonefield th Warden: Vacancies 10 11.00am Holy Communion at St. Margaret’s Church Wetton th 17 10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Cross Church Ilam th 24 11.00am Morning Worship Lay Led at St. Peter’s Church, Alstonefield 31st 11.00am Pray, Play & Ponder Service – All Age Worship at Dovedale House Barn Chapel YouTube Services - Control and click here Alstonefield Ilam & Wetton Churches YouTube Channel
Alstonefield Carol Singing: We maintained this longstanding tradition with a socially-distanced evening around the Christmas Tree on the Village Green. Thanks to everybody who sang and donated, we raised £76.44 for Crisis at Christmas which enabled two homeless people to receive support through the Christmas period.
We had 83 adults and 9 children order food. We provided a take-away/delivery three course meal and festive delights to 35 families. We made a gross income of £1,611 from tickets, raffle, auction and donations; our total expenditure on food, containers, hall hire etc. was £469.82. We have therefore sent a wonderful £1,141.18 to Cancer Research UK.
visited Alstonefield on the same evening delivering gifts.
Many thanks to Pauline and her team who helped Father Christmas!
“AVETS Remember” Alstonefield Parent and Toddler Group
In an emergency you should always dial 999 first. If you need help before the emergency services arrive, you We are looking to restart a baby and toddler could call the Alstonefield Village Emergency Telephone group at Alstonefield Village Hall for families
System (AVETS) on 01335818911. AVETS aims to in nearby villages. New recruits are required. connect you direct to speak to a local volunteer who may If you or someone you know may be be able to assist. If you would like to know more about interested in attending please contact what we do, please call Meg on 488 or Carrie on 009. Laura on 01538 304692.
Takeaway Refreshments from a new Weekend 'Pop Up' Cafe We have had such amazing support for the village 'pop up' cafe over the last few weeks trial and are really looking forward to continuing into 2021. A huge THANK YOU to all of our customers, both local and visitors.
Our daily hot roasts have been really popular as well as paninis, soup and tasty cakes.
Please follow us on Facebook (The Village 'pop up' cafe - Alstonefield) for regular updates and opening days, or WhatsApp Mandy on 07779899860. Looking forward to seeing you soon To ensure that we all remain Covid 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)
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th January via Zoom. Members of the Parish are welcome to join us – please follow the instructions on the Alstonefield website and contact the Clerk for the meeting ID and password to enter.
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.
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]
FRIENDSHIP CLUB 2021
Friendship Club is a very social group of people from Alstonefield and surrounding villages who meet up fortnightly for talks, outings, good food and a general catch up. Activities have been suspended in 2020 due to the Corona virus however we plan to launch an exciting new programme of events in 2021.
This is a very friendly sociable group and everyone in our community is most welcome to attend any or all of the meetings.
Why not give it a try in 2021?
Further information will be provided in the March newsletter or you can contact Mandy on 07779899860
BUTTERTON
St. Bartholomew’s Church
St Bartholomew's PCC Members:
Secretary: Maggie Risby 304115 Church Wardens: Maggie Risby 304115, Barbara Woodward 304324 Maurice Woodward, Brenda Mollatt, Lily Hambleton-Plumb, Doris Wentworth
St Bartholomew’s Church
Sadly, two funerals in December, 2020. Sidney Bagshaw and Henry Beswick (service at St Bartholomew’s but burial at Elkstones). Sid’s funeral was 10th December and Henry’s on 14th December. Sincere condolences to both families.
On Sunday 20th December at 3.30pm, Rev Arthur Hack officiated at our Christmas Holy Communion service. Sadly, due to various concerns, the Community Carol singing with ‘Musical accompaniment’ outside the Black Lion could not go ahead. We did manage to sing the last carol of the service outside in the gathering gloom.
We have no further services planned at present.
STOP PRESS…..A letter has been received from Lichfield detailing the interviews and interim appointment of a new Vicar. This letter has been posted on the church door.
Butterton Church Lottery
There are 122 numbered balls in the draw and the winners of the December 2020 draw are: 1st James Wigglesworth (33) £25.00 2nd Judy Prince (37) £15.00 3rd Isabelle Hanson (88) £10.00 4th Gillian Newhall (76) £10.00 – Xmas Bonus Ball
Numbers drawn by David Bagshaw and the next lottery draw will be on Saturday 9th January 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 Melanie 304504, Maggie 304115, Lily 304397 or Barbara 304324 thank you.
Grateful thanks to Butterton Parish Council for providing a little extra ‘Festive Cheer’ to the Village and its residents with a gift of this Christmas Tree.
The Parish would also like to thank Hilary and Les Basset for safely erecting the Tree and the Village Children for each providing a decoration.
Oh, what a joy it was to have the Warslow Silver Band play so unexpectantly in the Village on Sunday December 20th
Thank you to Steve and all your band members for turning out on such a cold day and providing us all with such welcome relief
Recipe Book?
Is it time for the 3rd Edition of the Butterton Recipe book? We had one about 11-12 years ago and apparently 35 years ago too. Both expertly curated by Tricia Tomlinson. Yvonne Pope is considering a new edition, if there are volunteers to work on it with her. For example, anyone who has expertise in putting together a publication, is good at photography or just good at reminding folk to submit their recipes!
The last edition has lots of lovely recipes (Doris Wentworth's coconut cake which never fails, even if you don't soak the coconut). Some of the recipes are from people who are no longer with us. If families wish to include them again, I think that would be nice. And also include new or updated recipes too.
Please Contact Yvonne (01538 304137 or [email protected]) if you are interested either in helping or the general concept. Then we can provide an update in the next newsletter.
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 last meeting on 1st December had to be cancelled due to being in Lockdown. The next meeting is due to take place on Tuesday 12th January, 7pm at the Village Hall (Covid rules permitting).
It has been frustratingly difficult to explain to SMDC where we need the grit piles in the Parish. Having stopped to chat with the workmen, I asked them had they had left some grit at the bottom of the Causeway. None had been left as, he explained waving his iPad at me, ‘I can only leave grit where it says on my job sheet.’
I urge anyone with any worries about highway problems to go to the SMDC website and Reportitonline. The more reports made, maybe the better the chance to get some of the jobs done?
The ‘Road Sweeper’ did a grand job throughout the village just before Christmas. Thanks to our Lengthsman Steve Billings for organising that.
The Christmas Tree on Church corner was sponsored by the Parish Council. Thanks go to Hilary and Les Bassett for all their efforts.
Butterton Village Hall Chairperson: Katie Murray 304??? Treasurer/Bookings Secretary: Maggie Risby 304115
The Hall continues to look unloved inside. A little bit of paint flaking from the walls. No bookings, no Christmas Fayre……. At least we qualified recently for a second SMDC grant to help us out.
The situation with the Swings Project is that we are ready to move and sign on the dotted line for two new sets of metal swings- one a set of two flat seats and one set of two baby seats. Fundraising in the Community has reached approximately £750 and we look forward to a discussion asap with the Parish Council who have offered some financial assistance. Also, two new picnic tables will replace the old ones but these will not be put in place until Spring.
An update on the Shed Project - the shed will be delivered and erected on 23rd Feb. We can then move our larger equipment from the main hall to create some space in the storage room/’Doctor’s Surgery’ (as some still call it.)
ELKSTONES St. John the Baptist Vicar: Father John Baines
Christmas was a very quiet affair in Elkstones with no village Christmas lunch, carol singing or the usual socialising and just a very small handful of people attending the Christmas service at St John’s. Steve Collier rang the church bell at 6pm on Christmas Eve to join other members of our community and the country to ‘Ring the Bells for Christmas’. A lovely sound across the valley, thanks Steve.
Liz Meakin was very busy selling raffle tickets for church funds. A much harder job this year as she had to drive round the lanes collecting money and delivering prizes. A grand total of £155 was raised. Thanks to all who supported the cause and to Liz for all her hard work.
Keep an eye on our village website, elkstones.org, for church services and any news of future events when some sort of normality returns.
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and hopeful new year.
ILAM
Holy Cross January Sunday Services 3rd 11.00am Holy Communion at St. Peter’s Church Revd. Alstonefield John Austerberry. 10th 11.00am Holy Communion at St. Margaret’s Church Wetton 01335 310002 17th 10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Cross Church Ilam th Warden: 24 11.00am Morning Worship Lay Led at St. Peter’s Church, Alstonefield Miss Ellen Clewes st 01335 350437 31 11.00am Pray, Play & Ponder Service – All Age Worship at Dovedale House Barn Chapel YouTube Services - Control and click here Alstonefield Ilam & Wetton Churches YouTube Channel
Scare Crow Nativity Scene: Many thanks to everyone for the amazing scarecrows, they looked brilliant in the stables at
Dovedale House.
Decorating and Cleaning Church: Thank you very much indeed to everyone who cleaned and decorated Church ready for Christmas, it looked gorgeous.
We hope that Vic Holland and Keith Warrington are both feeling much better after their recent stays in hospital.
2021: Let us all hope that 2021 is a better year for all. Happy New Year to all.
Ilam Parish Council Chairwoman: Caroline Sellers 01335 350368: Clerk: Paul Watson 01335 310321 [email protected] Website: www.ilam.org.uk.
No updates for the January 2021 issue but would like to take this opportunity of wishing all residents “A safe, happy and peaceful new year”.
WARSLOW St. Lawrence
Vicar: Father John Baines 01298 83411
Wardens: Mrs. Rachel Moorcroft 01298 84568, Reg Meakin 01538 304295
Treasurer: Emma Gould 01298 687190.
I hope that everyone has managed to celebrate and enjoy Christmas, albeit in a reduced and more simple way, but this echoes the simplicity of our Saviour being born in a humble stable. I hope that the New Year brings us hope and happiness, amidst the current darkness and we have learned to cherish the things that mean the most to us - love for our fellow man, faith and hope.
We held our Christmas Carol Service, which was reduced in number, but not in spirit. Despite the restrictions, we enjoyed some of our favourite carols sung amazingly by Tim Robinson – we are very fortunate and thank him for this special addition. We thank the Warslow Silver Band for playing around the village on Sunday 20th December – it was extremely moving to hear the familiar carols through the air – a joyous moment of Christmas Spirit and normality. We welcome new members to our village at Stacey Close, The Old Post Office and Hope Terrace View – we look forward to a time when we can all get to know each other at a normal social event and wish you much happiness in your new homes. Thank you to Margaret Massey for her kind Christmas Donation to the Church.
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.
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WETTON
St. Margaret’s January Sunday Services Revd. John Austerberry. 3rd 11.00am Holy Communion at St. Peter’s Church 01335 310002 Alstonefield Service Times: Please check 10th 11.00am Holy Communion at St. Margaret’s Church Wetton Church notice board 17th 10.30am Holy Communion at Holy Cross Church Ilam regularly for updates. 24th 11.00am Morning Worship Lay Led at St. Peter’s Church,
Alstonefield Warden: Claire Day 01538 381773 st 31 11.00am Pray, Play & Ponder Service – All Age Worship at Dovedale House Barn Chapel YouTube Services - Control and click here Alstonefield Ilam & Wetton Churches YouTube Channel
Diana Higton
The whole of the village has been saddened by the passing of Diana Higton. Diana was a member of the PCC of St Margaret’s and a Parish Councillor and did so much for the village over many years. She will be greatly missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers go to Lindsay, Holly and Tom and all of her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
St Margaret’s Church
St Margaret’s Church 50/50 Lottery Results The lucky winners in the December draw were:
1st Prize Linda Morris £52.50 2nd Prize Lillian Higton £35.00
You can join the lottery by paying £5 cash at the Tea Rooms Donation or to Margaret Hodgkinson at Manifold Cottage. You can of course pay by monthly standing order and never miss a We acknowledge a donation for draw. Ask Margaret (310244) for the bank details. St. Margaret’s Church from
The closing date to join in the January draw is Mrs A Wood of Denstone. Friday 15th January 2021 and the draw will take place on Friday 22nd January at 11.30am.
Sorry due to Covid restrictions we are not able to confirm where the draw will take place.
Thank you to all the people who support the lottery.
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