'DOOR DORE VILLAGE SOCIETY No. 35 AUTUMN 1994 ISSN 0965-8912

Sign of the times

The appearance of a new flower bed 8 weeks ago on the land in front of Whirlow Gardens raised a few eyebrows - did it fit, where was the money coming from? The answer was soon apparent. The Council had sold advertising space to a commercial sponsor. For some time the Council has been running a modest, almost discreet, environmental partnership, where in return for contributing to maintenance costs companies can advertise themselves. You may have seen notices on flower beds and roundabouts. Like all modest schemes there has been little objection, but now things seem to be going further. Concern about the new sign at Whirlow has centred on the visual change it creates from a rural to urban landscape, on how the flower bed is out of scale with the site, on the design and sheer size of the notice, and that it The Well Dressing Service on the village green with Rev David Williams. points people coming into the city down Whirlowdale Road not into Dore etc etc. But most importantly has the Council cottoned Deadline for Winter 1994 Scout Gala onto a new way of raising money, and will our public land become festooned with Diary Events "What a marvellous day." advertising boards as in some other countries. "Best Gala ever." The Dore Village Society has written to Monday 'The whole family has thoroughly enjoyed the Council on the matter and been told that it themselves." applied for and gave itself planning 7th November 1994 Just some of the comments passed to me permission. Nobody in Dore appears to have Ring 369025 or write to the editor after the Gala. It's these, coupled with the been aware of any planning application - fact that we raised over £4,000 towards the indeed was it publicised? What happens now upkeep of the local Scout and Guide units, if other firms seek similar agreements? By that makes all the hard work worthwhile. what criteria will they be judged? Dore Show My thanks go out to the people of Dore for Most people seem to feel the proliferation supporting us in such a marvellous way. of advertisements is damaging the quality of The Bakewell Show it is not, but we can Some of you may have noticed that we our urban and rural landscapes. So what now? promise a larger display of people's appear to have found the magical formula for The Society is pressing the Council again endeavours than they can, ranging from ensuring that we have good weather. You on the appropriateness of such signs and the flower arranging to home made jam, from will recall that weather was poor in 1992 and proper planning process. But if we really want paintings to craft exhibits. Add a brass band, 1993. This year of course could not have to stop the rot then people in Dore must morris dancing, a well dressing demonstration been better. Many of us went home in the themselves take up the issue with the and numerous side stalls and you have the evening with quite a good tan. What is the Council's Recreation Dept at Meersbrook recipe for Dore Show on Saturday 10th formula? In 1992 and 1993 we tried to sell Park, S8 9FL tel 500500 and our local September. ice cream and failed. This year we decided councillors - Colin Ross, and David Heslop This is the stuff that villages are made of, against ice cream. The answer is simple, no clo the Town Hall, Pinstone Street, SI. so come along and enjoy yourselves, admire ice cream means good weather. Let's see the efforts of others, or better still enter into what next year brings. the spirit of things and try your own hand at You may not realise that to put on the Gala News in Brief entering. takes the help and commitment of over 100 The show will occupy both the Old School people. Most of these are drawn from the Devonshire Arms - people have used the and Methodist Halls and as for last year the parents of the Scouts and Guides. Others have cut-through from the High Street to top end of Savage Lane will be closed to been helping for years because they enjoy it. I Devonshire Terrace for many years, but it had traffic from 1.30pm to 5pm in the interests of would like to take this opportunity of thanking never been recorded as a public right of way. road safety. all those people for their help and support Given sufficient years and popular demand, The halls will open to receive exhibits without which we would not have Gala. applications for designation can be made. from 9am to 10.30am on the morning of the Next year sees the 40th Anniversary of Following an approach to the Council, we show. Entries for the flower arranging classes Gala. The committee have already met and I understand the brewery are considering the must however be notified by the previous can assure you that we will endeavour to issue of agreeing a realigned right of way. evening. Full details of the rules and provide "something special" to mark the Either way we understand it is their intention regulations and entry forms for the flower occasion. Watch this space for further to provide a new access footpath in place of arranging classes are available from Greens' announcements. Alan Robinson the old one, for use on a permissive basis. on Causeway head Road. Chairman Dore Gala Committee INSIDE Dore Show Classes • Scout Gala • Dore School Trust • Book Reviews • Dore Rail Crash Dore Gala

At last a warm, dry day without the strong winds that have cursed this event for the last few years. Coconuts sit in their stands in gale force winds and a scout has not yet been blown off the ducking stool. But for the Dore Village Society, exhibiting photographs and selling publications can be a difficult proposition. 1993 was the year of the downpours, when the ingenuity of the Committee was tested to the limits and long forgotten Guiding skills came to the fore. Large sheets of polythene and ·many yards of rope came between the elements and disaster. Gala 1994 was opened by Syd Crowson and the event was enjoyed in beautiful sunshine. There were several new stalls and a succession of events in the central arena. The dog show proved most entertaining, with a DVS Committee member's errant black and Some of the exceptionally large gala crowd besiege the book stall. white hound sheepishly sitting on the front row, picking up tips for possible entry next year! Abbeydale Hall Visitors from Darley Dale Many stopped to examine the old photographs displayed by the Village Society. This year Sheffield College's Abbeydale A warm and sunny evening on II July Each year our exhibition is more Hall Centre is again offering a range of welcomed members of Darley Dale Village comprehensive. The old maps were also language courses for business or recreation, Society to Dore. The group of 25 led by stimulating talking points with local buildings and courses in craft work, horticulture, Chairman Lewis Jackson met on the Village being identified on enclosure plans from the floristry, drawing, keep fit, assertiveness, Green to be given a tour around the village 1820s. writing, archaeology and dance. Full details conducted by E. C. Bownes and R. Newsam. The evening sheep roast attracted a large are available in the Sheffield College The group started by looking at the well number of people. The Well Dressing service "Choices" brochure. The enrolment date for dressing and were then shown some of the on the Village Green was enhanced by college courses is Monday 12th September older buildings around the green including the glorious weather. The Reverend David from lOam to 7.30 pm. Old School. On to the church where they Williams led a lively, enjoyable service which On the same site the Workers' Educational were shown around by Trevor Marshall; there had something for all ages. The opening three Association (WEA) is offering a host of was a great deal of interest in the different cheers by all present, as a reminder to the courses including ones covering gardening, types of roof construction, and the smallpox residents of the Village that something big appreciation of music, philosophy, natural graves in the church yard. was happening, was an imaginative history, literature, geology, british country The group then walked along Church Lane innovation. Cream teas at the Methodist houses, abbeys & cathedrals, calligraphy, and and Drury Lane to Townhead Road where church or teas provided by the Church even an introduction to veneers, marquetry time was spent looking at Cromwell Cottages completed a lovely weekend. Dore, and inlay. Enrolment for these courses is from and the Recreation ground. It continued to pleasingly festooned with bunting by the 2pm on Wednesday 14 September. Devonshire Terrace Road to see the tableau by Venture Scouts, looked at its best. The well For further details on all the courses at the horse trough and then down to Vicarage dressings, attractively designed and colourful Abbeydale Hall contact Ian Horsfield or Lane with the walk ending on the Green. were admired by many. Jonathan Higgins on 620244. In all it was an interesting evening which We all have much to thank the Scout and encompassed not only the older buildings in Guide movements for in the organisation of Dore but also several of the ancient greens these Community enhancing functions. and lesser known corners. Members of Liz Bownes ·S.A. SWIFT· Darley Dale Society were genuinely surprised at how much Dore had to offer.

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2 and ponies. If you would like to help or the summer and in the Sheffield and District Planning register a horse with the group please contact L.T.A. Trust winter leagues. Debbie Hill on 367806. John Gledden is the club's full time Dore Moor Nurseries - a planning professional and his assistants are available application for the erection of a large building for individual or group coaching with multi- for retail sales and plant display has recently Autumn Toads sport coaching during holiday periods which been submitted. The application also inlcudes include such sports as Badminton, Squash, a large increase in the covered growing area Toads Autumn Production is "THERE Hockey, Swimming, etc. Junior squad using large plastic tunnel structures, similar to GOES THE BRIDE" a comedy by Ray coaching is also carried out every weekday those already in place on the site. There is Cooney and John Chapman. I know people after school and on Saturday mornings. concern that the development will create a cry at weddings, but you will cry with Abbeydale Park Tennis Club is the home large retail sales facility at this prominent laughter at the "goings-on" in the Westerby of the Abbeydale School of Tennis which location close to the edge of the Peak District household on the morning of Judy's wedding. caters for adults and juniors from beginners to and that further development of this site will Why not cheer yourself up on a miserable coaching the British No 1 U14 junior David be visually intrusive and blur the boundary November evening by going along to St Sherwood. between the urban and rural environments. John's Church Hall and having a good laugh. Social Tennis sessions are on Tuesday Wednesday to Saturday 23rd to 26th evenings and Sunday afternoons during the Can you help November 1994 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £2 or summer and on Tuesday evenings on the £1.50 for children and Senior Citizens - indoor courts during the winter. S.W.Area Sitting Service is a charity phone Kate Reynolds 366891. The Sports Club's bar. restaurant and other working in the S.W. of Sheffield supporting facilities are also available to tennis members. those caring for an elderly person at home. The membership list is (surprisingly) still Our volunteers sit for a morning or afternoon Abbeydale Park Tennis Club open and forms may be obtained from their or evening a week to enable carers to have a reception desk in the tennis pavilion or by a much needed break and to provide Abbeydale Park Tennis Club is situated in telephone call on Sheffield 361938. companionship for the cared for. one of the most attractive areas of Sheffield More volunteers who can give this 112 day being totally surrounded by trees and situated a week commitment are needed. Training is in a corner of The Abbeydale Park Sports Historic Society provided and full travelling expenses are paid. club. It is a club that has everything that a If you think you could help, contact Janet or member could wish for. Hallamshire Historic Building Society Gill at 237 London Road, S2 4NF or tel Courtwise it has recently replaced two of meetings are held at the Quaker Meeting 508194. its shale courts with an all weather surface and House, St James Street near the Cathedral, The Horsewatch Group is formed of resurfaced three courts with 'Plexipave' starting at 7.30pm. Non members are members of the public who, whether horse acrylic surface. Just over three years ago it welcome for a small charge. The autumn owners or not, have a genuine interest in the constructed a Tennis Hall to house two programme is: welfare and safety of all horses. Run by carpeted indoor courts. 5 Sept - Glimpses of Eyam Village volunteers, funded by donations and with no It has teams, of varying standards in the 3 Oct - The Georgian Group membership fee, their aim is to protect and Men's, Ladies', Mixed and Junior Divisions 7 Nov - Dronfield, the town that got away. hopefully prevent theft and damage to horses of the Sheffield and District L.T.A. leagues in For more details on meetings, excursions and membership contact the Hon. Secretary Mr J Allan on 364811. Eunice & Peter Jennings furniture The Glen Private Nursing Home Qe~to;fatjon Short or long stay in caring Qepair, Upholstery, and friendly surroundings french Polishin8, NEW owners Canin8 etc. and shortly available 2 Dare Qaad • 6heffield 617 3Nb • Tel: (0742) 351523 NEW en-suite single rooms

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Dore School and Charity Lands Trust

The story of what has now come to be called The Old School goes back to the eighteenth century. Between 1720 and 1764 various sums of money (trivial by present day values) and land were given by the Reverend Turie, the duke of Devonshire, and others mainly to pay a school master for the edification of the children of Dore. Included with these gifts were some small amounts for supplying bread for the poor. The Dore Enclosure Act of 1809 provided for the lands to be vested in trustees to provide an income for the school master. Part of the land was used to erect the present school buildings in 1821 which at that time included a house for the school master. It was during this period that Richard Furness undertook that office, although it does not appear to have limited his extra-mural Chaos on Sheffield's streets as the first tram tracks are laid. And we think we have got problems activities which according to the late vicar with Supertram! Gibson included those of overseer, architect, scribe, lawyer, doctor, singer, painter, poet and surveyor. trustee, and four eo-optative trustees who are The trustees continued to administer the at present Bessie Colley (Chair), Richard Have you noticed school although in later years the local Famsworth, Hazel Hoffman and myself. The authority began to take a hand. In the final trustees have reasonably wide powers for Have you noticed how most new period the costs of running the school were administering the assets of the trust, but the residential developments are of four met largely from public funds. During the current policy is to give priority to the bedroomed detached houses. I cannot decide 1960s it became increasingly obvious that a maintenance of the Old School as a resource if this is because everyone wants four more substantial school would be necessary. for the people of Dore. bedroomed houses or whether they provide In 1965 the school moved to its present The buildings are now very fully used for a the highest capital return for builders on a location and the premises became available variety of purposes from the Nursery School given amount of land. What they do not create for other activities. a considerable amount was to the Guides, from the Sunday School to the is a balanced community in miniature, with no spent on refurbishing the building which Old People's Lunch Club. Pat Lavender options for newly married couples or senior remains in more or less the same form today. (phone 620238) is caretaker and deals with all citizens. Fortunately most builders are more some land is still held by the trustees notably bookings. The trustees' endeavour to remain imaginative in layout and design variations the playing field off Townhead Road. responsive to the views of Dore people and than in the past, but we seem to have lost Contrary to some popular misconceptions, any relevant matters can be addressed to the regional style variations and local materials. the school was never a Church school. some secretary, Richard Famsworth. Surely we can do better. people have even thought that it belonged to Iulian P. Young Wimpey are building - you've guessed it, the Church. These misapprehensions have four bedroomed houses off Ashfurlong Road. probably been due to the fact that the vicar for In talking to council officials about the new the time being has always been a trustee - in News in brief road name - Ashfurlong Park, I discovered the recent past there was a period when the that one criteria for it's selection was the ease vicar was the only trustee. At long last a new bus shelter has been with which it could be found by emergency The trust is at present governed by a erected on Devonshire Terrace Road, services. Which brings me to house numbers. scheme of the Charity Commission dated 29 replacing the previous vandalised eyesore. We How visible is your house number, especially april 1987. Under this scheme the trustees still need a waste bin in the vicinity, but what after dark? From time to time we all try to comprise the vicar, who is an ex officio an improvement! find somewhere by house numbers, guided up the street by those we can see. If the driver of an ambulance, police car or fire engine is delayed for just a few moments, by the need to search for numbers, that could cost a life. Figures need to be large enough, about 4" in height, and somewhere well lit and obvious. Come to think of it, how I wonder do our PARTNERSHIP postmen & women find some letterboxes! Lie I T 0 I S Finally the hot weather has left me fuming. 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Dore Village Society Annual General Meeting

The meeting took place on 25 May 1994 at the Old Village School and was attended by around 100 people. The meeting was chaired by Syd Hoffman, one of the founder members and now President of the Society. Following approval of the minutes of the 1993 AGM the Chairman's written report was presented and accepted. The Treasurer's report was presented by Mrs. C. Veal who particularly drew the healthy financial position of the Society to the attention of the meeting. In response to a question on the use of accumulated reserves Mrs. Veal stated that the Committee had four objectives for investment. • Reprint of "From Dore to Dore" the book of local walks The Tunnel Top Walkers take a break to admire Totley Tunnel East signal box. • Dore Heritage Project • Recreation ground improvements Totley Tunnel Walk Totley Tunnel Centenary • Reserve in the event of planning or other complex issues requiring funds for On a bright and sunny morning, virtually The centenary of the opening of Totley professional advice. unheard of for a recent bank holiday, a mixed Tunnel created considerable local interest, The following were elected to the but curious group gathered at Dore Station. with projects in schools, well attended talks Committee for the year 1994/95. The Tunnel Top Walkers and Jody the dog and special events. It also provided a theme A. C. Bownes (Chairman), J. R. Baker, E. had come to follow the master plan of our for this years well dressing and prompted C. Bownes, G. Farnsworth, M. Hennessey, S. leader, John Baker, to catch the train to some people to dive into their attics in search Ross and C. Veal (Treasurer). Grindleford and return on foot over the Tops. of historic material. British Rail rapidly put this into reverse by Letter cancelling our train, so we quickly decided to Letter go back to front and walk to Grindleford and Like my neighbours and myself, readers hopefully catch a train back. Dear sir may have been interested to know the future The chairman of the Dore Village Society Please find enclosed photographs showing of the old metal dustbins with which we were arrived hot foot from a holiday in China in the construction of the entrance to the Totley left when issued with wheeled bins. shorts and T shirt, and with such confidence Tunnel on the Totley side. The contract for I wrote to the Director of Cleansing in the weather we all striped off a layer of this job was awarded to my great grandfather Services in March and subsequently received clothes. As we walked off along Abbeydale a Mr Robert Hancock - he is one of the 4 men a hand-written memo, signed apparently "S. Road the crocodile that developed would not stood on the raised base of the steam crane Nichols, Technical Officer", as follows:- have impressed any self respecting primary wearing a bowler hat. He undertook building "Please feel free to dispose of your old school, stretching as it did over 300 yards. We work and ran the farm on which I still live; metal bin yourself. We have given the job to a bunched up later on Totley Brook Road where much the same as my father, my brother and I private scrap dealer who is not collecting the John explained the background to the do today. bins as fast as we would like." (At our impressive Victorian split houses and fine Other notable work he completed in the expense, of course') gable-ends before everyone crossed the area include "Moorcroft" on Sheephill Road I just hope residents do not turn them into footbridge to look at Totley Tunnel East and "Lengs"? Lodge at Sandygate (with the garden incinerators - we get smoked out often Signal box. circular tower). enough as it is' At the end of Totley Brook Road we M Hancock. Sheephill Farm. G. Smedley crossed the stream at the point where it was rerouted to allow the railway to have the best line and then set off towards the Cricketers pub along Penny Lane. since our timing was in reverse, the pub was shut so two thirsty walkers popped into John Clarkes dairy for a pint of milk and memories of schooldays. Along the lane you can see the vast area of earthworks which are the spoil heaps for the tunnel debris. A short climb took us out of the valley and on to the tops with splendid views of Sheffield. The distinctive pepperpot ventilation shafts form a line over the moor which we followed towards Longshaw Lodge and country park. a secluded and attractive path down through the woods brought us to the Grindleford cafe. This is an unexpected treat for the uninitiated like myself and we all indulged ourselves with roast pork sandwiches several inches thick and a pint or two of real ale. B.R. did not do the dirty on us twice and the train arrived on time to take us back through the tunnel. It was a pleasant end to an interesting walk which I recommend to Construction of the Totley Tunnel East entrance. See letter and centre feature in our last everyone. Rob Gee edition. 6 part of the English rural landscape. It Dore Male Voice Choir describes the rate of pond loss and sets out an A La Carte agenda for future action. The choir has scheduled a number of The leaflets are free. Just send a large Variety is the spice of life, and it is the concerts for the autumn. Each will start at stamped addressed envelope to: CPRE, 22 same with cooking. One of the surest routes to 7pm and are open to everyone. John Kenyon Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield SI 0 3EF. variety is to use recipes involving items in will conduct all except the Hathersage concert season, rather than the same well tried menus. which will be conducted by David Rogers. At this time of year the marrow family of The choir is also entering the Biddulph Save that wood vegetables are at their peak and courgettes in Festival on 1st October. Details are: particular are in ready supply. This is a 30 Sept - Endcliffe Methodist Church. Since 1972 the members of the Woodland particularly tasty recipe for using courgettes, Guest artists Stephen Ash & Gwen Nimmo. Trust have been fighting to save Britain's equally suitable for the family or visitors. 8 Oct - Greenhill Methodist Church. most precious woodland. With the help of it's Ingredients: 29 Oct - Hathersage. Guest artist Marie members and supporters the trust rescues on I 112Ib courgettes, sliced; Louise Aitken. average one wood every week. A total already 30z smoked streaky bacon, chopped; 12 Nov - Firth Hall. Guest artist Keith of over 600 woods covering 21,000 acres. It 1 medium onion, sliced; Swallow. has also planted over I million traditional 3 eggs & 1/2 pint milk; More about the choir in the next issue, but native broadleaved trees 112 tsp dried marjoram;4 oz English if you would like to join or need more Recently the Trust raised £ 41,000 to Cheddar grated. information on the concerts ring Mike Kay on purchase and secure the future of the 52 acre Method: 660215. Halldale Wood in Two Dales. Now this has Blanch courgettes in boiling water for 2 been added to the Directory of Woodland minutes, drain & cool. Cook in microwave Trust properties, almost all of which are open with 4 tbsp water for 5 minutes stirring once, New CPREleaflets to the public. Notable local examples are the then strain & cool. adjoining Nor Wood, Cook Spring Wood and Place bacon and onion in non-stick pan, Starry Starry Night addresses the issue of Owler Car Woods at Coal Aston, Beacon and cook for 5 mins stirring occasionally. light pollution and reflects the concerns of Wood at Loxley and the outstanding Burrs Transfer to microwave dish and cook for a CPRE and astronomers about the intrusive Wood near Un thank. further 5 min still stirring occasionally. nature of street and other outdoor lighting Joining the Woodland Trust can help Lightly grease a large ovenproof dish and (residents near Abbeydale know only too well protect our woodland heritage, for the place cooked courgettes, bacon and onions in what they mean - Ed). The leaflet highlights enjoyment of ourselves, our children and it. the importance of protecting dark skies, both generations to come. Phone 0476 74297 for Beat together eggs, milk and herbs. Stir in as part of the character of rural areas and for more information or write to The Woodland 3 oz of the cheese and poor over the scientific purposes. The leaflet includes an Trust,FREEPOST, Grantham, Lincolnshire, courgettes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. action list with points such as pressing for NG31 6BR. New members will receive the Finally bake at 180 degrees centigrade planning policies on lighting and promotion of Trust's visitors and walkers guide, detailing (Mark 4) for 55 minutes or until set. downward-directed lighting. locations, descriptions, history, wildlifelflora Serve as main dish with pasta or new The second leat1et "Ponds" highlights the and management of nearly 200 of the most potatoes, or as part of a buffet or even as a important role of ponds for wildlife and as important woods. vegetable side dish. Delicious'

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Vegetable and Fruit Section 1 6 pods of runner beans Recipes and notes 2 3 onions, dressed * with white flour 3 1 cabbage, any variety Class 34 Dundee Cake recipe: 4 1 vegetable marrow 7" tin, 1/21bplain flower, ttsp baking powder 5 1 lettuce pinch of salt, 3 hens eggs, 60z butter or margarine 6 6 tomatoes on a plate 60z soft brown sugar, 60z each of sultanas and 7 Any other vegetable currants, 20z peel, 10z cherries, pinch of 8 4 dessert apples spice, 1tbsp milk and 10z almonds for the top. 9 4 cooking apples Classes 35 Victoria Sandwich recipe: 10 1 cucumber Weight of two hens eggs in margarine or butter, 11 4 beetroot sugar and white selfraising flour, pinch of salt 12 4 white potatoes and a little water, baked in two 6-7" tins, 13 4 red potatoes sandwiched together with jam and sprinkled with caster sugar. 14 A tray of mixed vegetables including salad Class 37 Apple pie notes: 15 The heaviest marrow White short crust pastry, on a plate not exceeding 10" diameter. Flower Section 16 5 dahlias, cactus variety Wine Section 17 5 dahlias, decorative variety Clear, corked bottles with plain labels 18 A vase of mixed dahlias arranged to effect 44 A bottle of home made wine,dry red 19 3 gladioli 45 A bottle of home made wine,sweet red 20 3 chrysanthemums, incurved or reflexed 46 A bottle of home made wine, dry white (same variety) 47 A bottle of home made wine,sweet white 21 A vase of spray chrysanthemums 22 6 roses, any container Textile Craft Section 23 A vase of hardy perennial flowers 48 A hand knitted adult garment 24 1 foliage plant in a pot (max size 6") 49 Tapestry or embroidery from a kit or chart 25 1 flowering plant in a pot (max size 6") 50 A personally created embroidery or tapestry 26 A vase of annuals 51 A dressed doll 27 A vase of heathers 52 A soft toy

Visual Arts Section Floral Art Section 53 A water colour painting Maximum height 3 feet 54 A painting in any other medium or mixed media 28 "September Symphony". An exhibit of fresh foliage 55 A drawing any medium with or without wood. Space allowed 2'3" 56 Black & White photograph 7"x5"min 29 "Summer Wedding". An exhibit for a table using 57 Colour photograph of a portrait or natural plant material. Space allowed 2'3" landscape 7"x5"min 30 "My Favourite Container". An exhibit featuring 58 A piece of pottery or ceramic form garden plant material. Space allowed 2'3" 59 A craft exhibit in wood 31 "Sunday Best". A decorated hat using any natural 60 A craft exhibit in any other material plant material. 61 A decoupage Entry forms for these classes, are available from Greens shop on Causeway Head Road and Junior Section (up to age 14) should be returned to the shop or the 62 A vegetable·animal Show Committee ( address overleaf ) by 63 A painting or drawing of any subject 5pm on Friday the 9th September. (age up to 5) 64 A painting or drawing of a zoo animal Domestic Section (age 5 to 8) 32 4 butterfly buns 65 A collage or montage (age 9 to 11) 33 4 afternoon-tea Scones with fruit * 66 A painting or drawing of a still 34 A Dundee Cake [see below] life (age 12 to 14) 35 A Victoria Sandwich [see below] 67 A miniature garden on a dinner plate 36 A Savoury Cheese & Tomato Flan (age up to 11) 37 An apple pie on a plate 68 An arrangement of flowers in an egg cup 38 A plate of 6 biscuits 69 A craft exhibit (age up to 8) 39 A loaf of brown bread 70 A craft exhibit (age 9 to 11) 40 A jar of raspberry jam 71 A craft exhibit (age 12 to 14) 41 A jar of stone fruit jam 72 3 decorated buns or biscuits 42 A jar of marmalade All entries must be childrens own work and to show their age. 43 A decorated cake - decorations only to be judged Aa maximum size for classes 63-66.

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9 Dore Rail crash

One of Dore Station's few moments of fame came on the afternoon of 9 October 1907, when events unfolded which heralded dramatic newspaper headlines the next day. At 1.42pm the express from Sheffield to Birmingham & Bristol was passing through the station when the second of it's two engines fouled the points and was derailed onto it's side. The driver and fireman were thrown clear and fortunately escaped serious injury. Several coaches were also derailed but stayed upright and none of the passengers were hurt. Although the derailed engine was not obstructing the down line, it had ripped up a rail which was, and a Nottingham to Sheffield train was due. Fortunately the quick thinking local signalman changed the down line signals to danger and the fireman of the first engine ran along the line to place fog signals (small charges detonated by a train's wheels), on the track. The Nottingham train eventually stopped 250 yards short of the wreckage, prompting Dore and Totley Station after the 1907 crash. Note the rail across the down line. headlines such as "Locomotive Overturned at Dore", "Double Disaster Narrowly Averted", and "Sheffield Train's Marvellous Escape"! It letters R, U and E arranged in triangular form. To date we have organised the following was a fortunate escape, even then damage was These cottages in Savage Lane were also events - such that the line remained closed for several recorded as Cobblers Row in the census of - Silver Jubilee Celebration Dinner - days. 1871. 29th April, 1995 For those with an interest in railways past, The next important transaction was in This will be our major opportunity to mark Dore Junction restaurant & pub has an 1820, when James Wagstaffe of Ringinglow, our 25th season and intend to invite all current interesting collection of paintings and innkeeper, was 'held and firmly bound' to and past members and committee members. photographs on display on it's walls. Thomas Gregory of Brampton in a mortgage If you know anybody that is an ex-member of bond. The total amount of £1,400 was to be the club, please ask them to contact me, Gavin repaid at the rate of £700 of 'lawful English Johns, the chairman on Sheffield 368057. Mortgages. Wills and money' with interest of £5 per £100 per - Abbeydale Park Jubilee Challenge annum. Wagstaffe was the landlord of the Tournament - 24/25 Sept 1994 Indentures Dore Moor Inn. This was the time of the This tournament will involve teams of 2 enclosure of the common land around Dore men and 2 women from Sheffield and District A local historian's treasure trove. and allotments were being made. The inn had League badminton clubs playing in 2 pools Recently one of our readers agreed to an adjoining brew house, stable, shed and (one feathers, one plastics) for new trophies purchase some small outbuildings from a garden. These had all been built by donated by the club to mark our Silver neighbour. Little did he expect that this Wagstaffe. His allotment included several Jubilee. I hope this tournament will become decision would release a fascinating collection pieces of land including part of Dore Moor. an annual event. of archive material providing over 200 years Wagstaffe died in 1825 and by the time of Our beginners club night on Friday of local history in an impressive array of the Duke of Devonshire's enclosure map of evenings, which we started last summer, is documents. 1827, the area in question on Townhead Road now firmly established with the emphasis The houses and land concerned are was owned and tenanted by Peter Flint. The being on having a good time. We can situated beyond Cromwell Cottages on Duke's map shows only one house on the accommodate more players and this is Townhead Road and are linked to the rise and land, the small cottage, now the end of a short probably the only club night in the city of its fall of Knowle Green, which stood on the now terrace, side onto the road. Information on the kind. The perfect chance to introduce derelict site at the junction with Newfield development of the site and the link with yourself to this most social of games and the Lane and in front of the 'Great Wall' of Dore. Knowle Green will appear in our winter best courts around. The documents consist of wills, mortgage edition. Mondays and Wednesdays see social play bonds, extracts from the enclosure award, We are grateful for the access to and use of of a higher standard, and Tuesdays team conveyances and indentures. The latter are the original documents as source material for standard, all around 7.30 pm. the most aesthetically pleasing documents, these articles. The Junior section is strengthening, with a being of parchment, sealed and approximately club session Friday teatime during school 62 x 50 erns in size. Indentures were term time 5-7 pm and Saturday mornings agreements made between parties, when the from 9.00 am. We are also running sets of document was cut in a prounounced jagged Badminton Club - Silver coaching sessions from time to time in order fashion, so that authenticity was proved by the to improve skills and hopefully produce the sections of the agreement fitting together. Jubilee team players of the future. The earliest indenture is the agreement for As well as entering some 16 teams in local the sale of a piece of land called Upper Croft In 1969 the Abbeydale Park Badminton and Yorkshire leagues we also have our own by Adam Soresby of Chesterfield to Samuel Club (APBC) was formed as a section of the handicap tourament and host Sheffield & Linley of Bradway for £67. This took place in Abbeydale Park Covered Sports Club in an District Association contests, some County 1740, at this time there is mention of 'Air Hall' on the site of the present matches and have a programme of "off court" 'premises'. In 1788 Samuel passed the Badminton Hall. events ie. dinners/discos/quiz nights. freehold to his son Robert. Three years later The objectives of the club were, and still Anyone who would like to visit and Robert Unwin, shoemaker, purchased the land remain, to provide facilities for, promote and sample any of the delights listed above is for £100. It is known that in 1782 a Robert encourage the game of Badminton. welcome to contact me on 363046 for further Unwin and his wife Elizabeth had built one of To celebrate the 25th year of the Club, we details. Go on! Give it a whirl. It keeps you the cottages opposite the Hare and Hounds car have designated the 1994/95 season, starting fit and it's loads of fun. park. The date stone on the wall has the in September, our 'Silver Jubilee' season. John Smith

10 and raise money for SWAP, please contact the Museum, Weston park, Sheffield, SlO 2TP for FEW Update Hon. Secretary. £4.95 plus £1.00 postage and packing. About a dozen members took part in a This is a must for all those concerned 'FEW' (Friends of Ecclesall Woods), is Visitor Survey on the mornings of June 14th about the future and management of our now fairly well established and is taking steps and June 18th. In addition to recording the ancient woodlands; or who are simply curious to ensure its long-term future by drafting rules number of visitors entering the woods at about the history and wildlife of woods. relating to its continuation, by holding an various points, we asked them how far they Chapters include contributions from national AGM and by electing officers and a had travelled to reach the woods and how authorities and include coverage of Ecclesall committee. Our first AGM will be held in often they came. The great majority of Woods; charcoal production in this area; the Holy Trinity Church Hall (Grove Road on visitors are local, from within one or two origins of Medieval Woodland; historical Millhouses Lane) at 7.30 pm on Thursday, miles). However there are interesting evidence and the ecology of ancient September 29th. exceptions. One visitor had run about 14 woodlands. To make the evening as interesting as miles to reach the woods. He could still be on possible, we intend to produce a number of his way. poster displays. These will show photographs Harold Rawson Acting Hon Secretary. DORE VILLAGE SOCIETY of the footpath repair teams in action, material Telephone 366245 Registered Charity No. 1017051 relating to the official opening of the Woods Dore Village Society, Limpits Cottage, to the public by Princess Mary in 1928 and a Dore, Sheffield S17 3DT. large scale 1893 Ordnance Survey Map which Book Reviews The objective of the Society is to foster covers most of the woods. the protection and enhancement of the With some trepidation, the committee is The General Cemetery off Cemetery local environment and amenities within also planning a barbecue in the woods for Road is one of Sheffield's unique Victorian Dore, encourage a spirit of community members and their families during the early sights. A new guide published by the Friends and record its historic development. evening (5 to 7pm) on Saturday 3rd of the General Cemetery contains details and September. There will be someone posted at information to enable the casual visitor to take Chairman the junction of Abbey Lane and Whirlowdale themselves on a hour long tour of the major Mr. A.C. Bownes Road to show you where to go. There will be parts of the site. It is available from the Limpits Cottage, no charge but bring your own sausages, steaks Friends, 223 Cemetery Road, S 1I 8FQ at a Causeway Head Road S 17 3DT 352107 etc. In order to increase your appetite and cost of 30p + postage. There are also regular Treasurer well-being, you are invited to help tidy up our guided walks around the cemetery, taking Mrs. C. Veal most recent section of pathway by removing place at 2pm on the first Sunday of every 172 Dore Road, S 173HA 368437 the larger stones whilst waiting to be fed! month, meeting at the Cemetery A venue Dore to Door Sheffield Wildlife Action Partnership Gates. Mr. J.R. Baker (SW AP) is organising a sponsored walk based Ancient Woodlands - In 1992 Sheffield 8 Thornsett Gardens, S 17 3PP 369025 on our Woods on Sunday September 11th. hosted a major, national conference on Committee The shorter circuit (3-4 miles) will closely 'Ancient Woodlands: Thier Archaeology and Mrs. E.C. Bownes 352107 follow the outline of the Woods. The longer Ecology - a coincidence of interest.' The Mrs. G. Farnsworth 350609 one includes the shorter but branches off up proceedings of the conference are now Mr. M. Hennessey 366632 Limb valley to Rivelin Road and back (7-8 published by the 'Landscape Conservation Mrs. S. Ross 351948 miles). If you wish to take part in the walk Forum' and are available from the City

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The Earls and Dukes of Devonshire

The second in a series of articles:

WilIiam, Second Earl of Devonshire, 1590- 1628

William Cavendish, oldest surviving son and namesake of the First Earl of Devonshire, was cast in a very different mould to his cautious and frugal father. But the younger William was also the first-born grandson of Bess of Hardwick and therein lay a clue to his self-willed, even self-indulgent, character. The Cavendish matriarch was closely concerned with the upbringing of this future heir to her estates and was a figure of undoubted influence during her remaining lifetime, the first eighteen years of William's life. Yet, just as Bess had found her authority Ist enrolment to J 25th Sheffield (J st Dare) Guides July J 954. Picture sent in by Hilda Jay. challenged by her oldest son, Henry, so her second son William - to whom the estates eventually passed - met with a similiar another William, had been born in 1617, to be the age of twenty-one took over Chats worth problem. It was on the question of marriage followed three years later by a brother, House and the wealth once so closely that young William, almost out of his teens Charles. threatened by his late father. now, rebelled. With his inheritance, gilded by By now Governor of the Bermudas Iulie Bunting a knighthood received two years earlier, he Company, Cavendish enjoyed a large income. could not have expected a love match nor He was assisted in financial matters by his even much of a say in his choice of bride. friend Hobbes in the role of secretary. In Certainly the regularisation of his liaison with 1623 differing interests within the Company 125th Sheffield Guides a lady of his grandmother's household, some brought two factions into dispute: Cavendish years his senior, was out of the question. stood at the head of one, the Earl of Warwick The 125th Sheffield (I st DORE) Guides The tender years of his prospective bride at the other. A heated argument between the are this year celebrating their 40th gave the youth extra cause to stand up to his two men took them to the brink of a duel and Anniversary. In 1954 Hilda Jay formed the father, for Christian Bruce was only twelve resulted in Cavendish being reprimanded for Guide Company and it was officially years old. William, even held his ground issuing intense personal insults against the registered in August 1954. This was in fact when King James I strongly backed this Earl. the re-registration of the Company because it wealthy match as a returned favour to the Lord Cavendish lived in splendid style, was first formed in 1929 and registered on girl's father, Lord Kinloss. The king with expense no object, in Bishopsgate. He April 24th 1930. It was suspended during the personally contributed to her £10,000 dowry. continued to be a leading figure at Court after war years, the exact date of which we are Eventually young Sir William capitulated: Charles I came to the throne and was a guest uncertain but it was probably 1943. it was essential for an aspiring courtier to at the king's marriage to Henrietta Maria in During those early years, the Grant sisters retain royal favour. Furthermore a blind eye 1625 . Upon the death of the First Earl of took it in turn to be the Guide Captains. They towards his mistress was promised whilst his Devonshire the following year, Cavendish were called Jean, Alison, Biddy (Mary) and child bride grew up. In practice the groom inherited the title and a seat in the House of Pamela. As each one got married she was was free to pursue the pleasures of Court to Lords. succeeded by another sister. They were the full. Historian John Pearson in 'Stags and For some years he had maintained a lavish followed by Madeline Reid, Joan Neill, Serpents' describes him as 'the contemporary lifestyle only by borrowing against his future Margaret Stead and Mrs Kemp, who was the ideal of a presentable young aristocrat', inheritance. With this wealth released into his wife of Rev. Kemp, the Vicar at that time. equipped with all the social graces acquired profligate hands, it was too soon apparent that Then followed a gap of about 10 years through an expensive education, coupled with he had severely drained even the ample until Hilda Jay started up the Guide Company a chi valrous, dashing air and an eye for Cavendish resources. In the year after his again in 1954. She was Captain until 1961, fashion. father's death the new Earl was forced to when her husband's job took the family to live Aimless as this lifestyle was - and introduce a bill in the House of Lords to in America for some time. Joyce Faris took Cavendish, furthermore, lived in reckless enable him to sell land from his entailed over from Hilda from 1961 to 1963, when she extravagance - it did have the singular estates. gave up to form a Ranger Unit. Beryl advantage of introducing him to far wider More personal damage was beyond Bradford became the leader from 1963 until schools of thought than he would have redemption; in June of the following year, 1967, when she became District encountered outside the capital. He had the 1628, the Second Earl of Devonshire died at Commissioner. In 1967 Judith Jackson (nee good fortune to make a close friend for life of Bishopsgate 'of excessive indulgence in good Cropper) took over and she was Guide Thomas Hobbes. An Oxford graduate and living'. His body was brought back to Derby Captain until 1989, a total of 22 years, which classics scholar, Hobbes was only a couple of All Saints Church, now the Catherdral, for is by far the longest service of any of the years the elder yet found in Cavendish a keen burial. leaders. Following her was Helen Bedford pupil in philosophical matters. In 1610 the The widowed Countess Christian was left from 1989 to 1991 and then Lynn Tasker two young men toured France, Germany and with enormous debts and nearly thirty became, and still is, the Guide Guider. Italy, an invaluable experience for them both. lawsuits. Yet, demonstrating a Scottish On September 24th 1994, we are having a The dandy came home an accomplished shrewdness and a gift for financial budgeting, party to celebrate 40 years of the re- linguist and the scholar returned to prepare to she devoted herself to protecting her registration of the 125th Guides. Judith make his mark as a philosopher. children's inheritance - the Third Earl was Jackson and I have sent out over 400 In 1618 when his father was created Earl aged only eleven when his father died. invitations to "old" Guides and with those of Devonshire, the younger William became Severe economies pruned the servants, who are able to attend, are looking forward Lord Cavendish. The following year, jointly disposed of some land and ended all social to an afternoon of chatter and reminiscing. with his father, he served as Lord Lieutenant spending. Even Thomas Hobbes was Pamela Butterworth of Derbyshire, having already completed his suspended. When finances permitted he was BLACKAMOOR DISTRICT first spell as MP for the county. His first son, reinstated as tutor to the young Earl, who at COMMISSIONER 12 collectors raised £ I million. "-This year we are welcome to 'come and join in the fun. Oxfam in Dore hope to do even better and we are currently Acorn Playgroup began as Dore and recruiting those all important collectors. We Totley United Reformed Church Playgroup in Look out for Sheffield Oxfam Campaigns need 300 to cover the Sheffield area. If you October 1973, set up by the late Marjorie stall at the Dore Show on September 101 can spare about 3 hours during Oxfam Week Thacker. It was featured in "Mother" Oxfam is now a household name, perhaps best to delivering and the donations envelopes to magazine in June 1986, as a winner of a known for its work in providing emergency houses in your street, please contact us at the national competition to find the playgroup of relief such as during the Bosnian conflict, and Campaigns Office on 693307. the year. 60 children and 33 mums went on a now in Rwanda, but the volunteers staffing Oxfam also supports fair trade policies, specially hired double-decker bus to the the stall at Dore aim to present not only which ensure that the producers of tea, coffee, Grosvenor hotel for a party and to receive Oxfam's role in emergency situations, but handicrafts and many other products imported their prize from Susan Hampshire. also the very important local development from the countries of the south receive a fair Acorn Playgroup has expanded and projects in agriculture, water, education and price for their goods and are thereforiable to changed over the years, but still provides a health that Oxfam funds in over 70 countries make a profit which can be invested in friendly and caring environment where around the world. Of course there is an ever training, equipment and new initiatives. The children can learn and develop confidence. growing need for money for these projects filter coffee, Cafedirect which is sold in the and the Sheffield Campaigns office is always Dore Deli and most major supermarkets is busy organising collections in the city centre, fairly traded coffee, promoted by Oxfam and Local books at supermarkets and concerts to raise money. of course the handicrafts, tea, honey, nuts and Sheffield people have been extremely chocolate sold in Oxfam shops are fairly Julie Bunting, author of our series on the generous and have helped us to raise over traded too. Earls and Dukes of Devonshire, has published £5000 this year. If you would like more information about a number of books on the surrounding area: Oxfam in Sheffield also gi ves talks to Oxfam and its work, please feel free to drop Fifty Family Jaunts Around Derbyshire. schools and any interested groups. The office in at the Campaigns office at 281-283 Each entry is described, many are free. They organises publicity for fundraising events, the Fulwood Road (above the Oxfam Shop in are suggested on a calendar basis, one per most recent of these being a sponsored bike Broomhill) or telephone us on 683307. And week throughout the year. £ 1.95. -- ride for Rwanda by Sheffield student Claire do come and visit us at our stall on September Fifty Family Jaunts Around Smith. We also organised a memorial 10. Nottinghamshire. £ 2.95. evening in Dore recently, to commemorate Derbyshire Superlatives. Record- the work of veteran Sheffield Oxfam Acorn Playgroup breaking features, facts, people & places. fundraiser, Horace Bacon. Horace raised £ 1.95. more than £100,000 by collecting donations Acorn playgroup is celebrating it's 21st The Peakland Abecedary. Curiosities and from houses in Dore and Totley. Sadly, birthday with a party on Saturday October remarkable facts gleaned from all around the Horace Bacon died last year, aged 101. 15th. It will be held at the church hall on Peak. £ 3.90. Our next major event is Oxfam Week Totley Brook Road between 2-4pm complete Anglo-Saxon & Viking Derbyshire. which runs from 24 September to 2 October. with a special cake kindly donated by Totley £ 3.90. This is Oxfam's biggest nationwide Coffee Shoppe. In case of difficulty in obtaining them, fundraising effort. During this week house to There will be the usual playgroup activities they can all be supplied by her; p & p 30p per house collectors deliver donations envelopes and anyone connected with the playgroup, book, from Goss Hall, Ashover, Chesterfield, to homes in their area - last year 25,000 children - past and present- and their parents Derbyshire, S45 OJN.

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No longer cricket

Alas it appears that the old cricket field in Townhead Road is not in use this season. It was at one time the centre of village activity, as illustrated in the Parish magazine of June 1895:- "On Whit Monday the Dore and Totley Day and Sunday Schools will unite at 2 pm in the Dore Schools, from thence march to the Church for a short service; then the schools will parade the village, singing at intervals on the way to the cricket field, to join in games, etc., etc. Tea will be provided for the children in the Dore Church School at 4.30 pm. If fine, games may be resumed in the cricket field until dusk." These Whitsuntide events were a regular feaure of village life at the turn of the century. We have little documentary evidence, with the Dore Junior Cricket Club 1950 exception of team photographs, of leagues, success rates, characters, etc., for the earlier • "What would I do in the middle of the years of cricket in Dore. Can you help? night for a child with croup?" • "I understand that in neurosurgery there £1-liners will be one department. Won't this mean that AGM's Health Report critical cases on life support will be ferried To cash in on unwanted items or promote back and forth across the city?" your services locally, simply place an entry in Following the Village Society's Annual • "Could we go to Chesterfield Infirmary this special classified section. General Meeting held in the old Village in an emergency?" All you have to do is complete a form School there were speakers on the subject of • "For accident and emergency, the GPs available at Greens shop on Causeway Head the future of health services in this part of the don't want one site, the MPs don't want one Road (or by phone on Sheffield 369025) and city. site and the public don't want one site. So return it along with a fee of £ I per line. Your The publication by Sheffield Health what interest will they take in our views?" entry will then appear in the next published Authority of its purchasing strategy in April • "What special facilities will you have for Issue. had caused a great deal of local concern over dental care and mental handicap?" public access to vital services, in particular the • "Trauma patients sent to Northern CATERING WITH STYLE Special threat to Accident and Emergency and General are at present sent back to the Occasions,Buffets & Dinner Parties. Sue associated services at the Hallamshire Hallamshire" Lamont 0246 239835 Hospital. • "I understand the need for continual The meeting was chaired by Colin Ross, nursing care but how? Are we going to be SHEFFIELD CITY SWIMMING CLUB. newly elected Liberal Democrat councillor for means tested as to whether we're eligible or Club sessions - £1.50 (coaching included) up the Dore Ward. The speakers were:- whether we should go into a private nursing to 5 times a week. New members over age 8 Nick Payne: Acting Director of Public home as in the recent Leeds case?" welcome. Friendly club with social events. Health. • "Care in the community isn't very Attend Heely Baths 4pm any Sunday or Tel Janet Kells: Direct of Planning - apparent at the moment and in some cases 368604 Sheffield Health Authority. non-existent. Neither is it costed. How is it Chris Linacre: Deputy Chief Executive, going to be paid for?" HICCUPS BABY EQUIPMENT HIRE Central Sheffield University Hospitals Trust. The discussion and replies ranged over Grandparents and Parents - cater for the David Smith: Business Manager of wide areas but the main concerns in the visiting or travelling needs of your little ones Accident and Emergency Dept , Central audience were the confusion of semantics by hiring TRAVEL COTS, HIGH CHAIRS, Sheffield University Hospitals Trust. "What is the difference between an accident, BUGGIES etc. Tel 366054 Neil McKay: Chief Executive, Northern emergency and minor injuries?" and anxiety General Hospital Trust. over the possible closure of the Royal DOGMINDING Shirley Richardson will Each of the speakers presented a case for Hallamshire Accident and Emergency love and care for your dog for a day - week - 20 minutes giving a comprehensive view of Department. The fact that few in the audience month. Your dog lives with us in the house, the options, statistics and ways of making the know which hospital was open tonight was not in a kennel. Ring 367333 evenings. proposed savings of £20 million required by balanced by the unease at the present Sheffield Health Authority. There was a large unsatisfactory system. When asked to vote on PICTURE FRAMING. Local. G Thomas audience of approximately 100 present. the various options, the overwhelming vote 363431 Following the presentations, Colin Ross was for none of the six options suggested by invited questions from the floor. These the speakers. HALL FOR HIRE - suitable for meetings, included the following:- The vote of the meeting was for option 7 parties, shows etc. Kitchen available. Dore • "You only talk of savings from buildings. - keep both Accident and Emergency Junior School. Tel 368283 Are the staff going to be fewer?" Departments of Royal Hallamshire and • "The South of Sheffield has the highest Northern General open! CARPET CLEANING - as used by some of number of dementia cases in Sheffield. So The meeting closed at 10.10 pm. the finest local homes, call (Dore) 621345. why are Nether Edge patients being moved The consultation period has now ended UPHOLSTERY CLEANING - as above Use out to Beighton orNorthern General?" and we must wait several months for the us, don't compromise, call (Dore) 621345. • "It's all very well saying you can drive a outcome. Whether all the publicity and public RUG CLEANING - as above S.Yorkshire's patient to hospital but there's a chance of your debate amounted to effective consultation with only Professional Cleaners Association passenger dying beside you on a long Health Service customers - ie us - is member, call (Dore) 621345. journey" doubtful' Ed

Dore to Door is published quarterly by dore Village Society and No part of Dore to Door may be reproduced in full or part, without delivered free to 3000 homes in the Dore area. If you are interested in the written permission of Dore Village Society. The opinions contained submitting an article or letter, have local news to report, or wish to in articles in this publication are not necessarily those of the Dore place an advertisement, please contact John Baker on 369025 Village Society. (evenings) or write to 8 Thornsett Gardens, Dore, Sheffield S17 3PP. 14 will go directly to helping Sheffield's The best method is to move the flash away Whirlow Farm Fayre disadvantaged children and adults from the camera but with most modern compacts they are fixed, and finally as a last Come along to this year's Farm Fayre resort you could bri ng any special between 10.00am - 5.00pm on Sunday, 18th The Dreaded Red Eye photographs along to my studio and I can September and enjoy yourselves whilst retouch them out. - , R. Caroll, Totley StudIOS helping to raise money for disadvantaged and During our working day we see literally J. disabled Sheffield children. There are lots of hundreds of customers photographs, one of attractions all day with free circus and puppet the most common problems seems to be "red Dore Playschool shows, an Ideal Home Marquee and Trade eye" in the subject. This is caused by light Stands. New this year is a Wild and Tame from the flash being reflected off the retina at Dore Play school started life over 25 years Marquee showing otters, snakes, spiders and the back of the eye, and of course this ago as a creche for mothers attending the giant centipedes which all enjoy gentle problem is more pronounced in children (the Christ Church midweek service. Since then handling from children! There is also a pet most common subject) with them having we have continued to offer 3-5 year olds the show so bring along your small pets (in an larger pupils which allows more light to be opportunity to learn, share, co-operate and escape proof container) and join in the fun. reflected back and therefore increases the explore the challenges of their widening There will also be bouncy castles, children's chances of red eye. world. However Pre-school education has rides, a rodeo bull, quad cars, sideshows and This problem is made worse by modern changed a great deal in the last few years and lots of free entertainment with bands, dancers compact cameras which place the flash too people are much more aware of Nursery and displays of farm animals. close to the lens in order to reduce the overall Education now. The introduction of the Whirlow Hall Farm is a 130 acre working size of the camera. Compact camera Children Act has increased peoples awareness farm with sheep, cattle and pigs, which manufacturers have over the last several years of Childcare facilities and the need for a employs 3 young people with learning tried various methods to try to overcome this secure, happy, stable environment before a difficulties. Children and disabled adults are problem, none can claim to be 100% child enters fulltime education. Groups able to visit the farm on a daily basis or for successful. This is why they call such cameras initially had to re-register even if they were short working holidays, staying in the "red eye reducers" as opposed to "red eye already well established. Playschool premises residential farmhouse. eliminators". were inspected and assessed and guidelines Visitors involve themselves with various Once you know what causes this problem were issued to bring them into line with the tasks in the day-to-day running of the farm you can take a few steps to reduce the chances Children Act. and have the chance to observe and handle a of it happening in the first instance. If you are In our case the Rev. D. Williams has been wider range of animals - the farm is also taking photographs indoors during the day most supportive throughout the inspection home to a pony, goats, rabbits, turkeys, ducks, you stand with your back towards any period. As we all know, the Church hall is geese and chickens. windows because when your subject looks used by many organisations. We now all Many of the children who visit the farm towards you their pupil size will reduce benefit from the superb, safe facilities don't get a holiday and for them it is often because of the light coming in through the provided for the community in the centre of their first taste of independence and gives window; try to take your photograph when Dore Village. them first hand experience of dealing with your subject is involved in some sort of For further details of Dore Village animals. activity; turn as many lights on in the room as Playschool P.P.A. & F.C.S. Registered All the money raised at the Farm Fayre possible to increase the overall illumination. contact loan Cordran 350307.

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Diary - Autumn 1994 II Dancing for fun - Barn Dance. Dore Church Social Committee. Church Hall Townhead Road 8pm-11 pm. All welcome. Tel to 18 Sept. Kelham Island Exhibition "Hands on Science" 365274. 12 Memories of the Q.A.s-2nd Edition. Mrs M Thomas. AUGUST Dore(E)TG, Old School 7.45pm. 27 50th Froggatt Show. Stoke Lane Froggatt 2pm-5.30pm. 13 RNLI Lunch & xmas demonstrations. Abbeydale Sports Club. 27-29 Working Days. Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. lOam - 5pm. A 12noon-3.30. Tickets 368970. weekend of craft demonstrations 14 Coffee Evening & Bazaar. 125th Dore Guides. Church Hall, 7pm-9pm. SEPT 19 Councillors' Surgery. Totley Library 5.30pm-7pm. 3 Totley Show. Totley Rise Methodist Church HaI1.2pm-3.30pm. 26-29 "Just the ticket".Comedy by John Waterhouse. Dore & Totley 10 Jumble Sale. Dore & Totley United Reformed Church. Ilam - United Reformed Church Dramatic Society, Church Hall, 12.30. 7.30pm.Tickets 364440. 10 Dore Show. Old School & Methodist Church Halls. 2pm- 4.30pm. NOVEMBER 12 Councillors' Surgery. Totley Library 5.30pm-7pm. 3 RNLI Coffee Morning. Beauchief Hotel IOam-12noon. Tickets 14 Life in the Thirties.Mrs E Smith. Dore(E)TG, Old School 368970. 7.45pm. 5 Bazaar. Red Cross Society. Dore Old School IOam-12noon. 17 Family Ramble. Dore Church Social Committee. See Parish Refreshments. Entry 20p. Magazine for details. 5 Annual Bonfire. 267 Wyvern Venture Unit. 7pm, Parkers Lane. 17 Barn Dance.+ Pea & pie supper. St John's Church Hall, 9 Return to the river Kwai. Mr M Naylor. Dore(E)TG, Old Abbeydale 7.30pm. Tickets 360696. SchooI7.45pm. 18 Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre lOam-5pm. See article. 1I Coffee Morning. & Bring and Buy sale. Abbeydale Hall Wildlife 24 40th Anniversary party. 125th Guides, Church Hall. 2.30 Garden. lOam onwards. onwards. 12 Xmas Fair. Dore & Totley United Reformed Church. lOam - 24 Scout Social. Dinner & cabaret. Tickets 369237. 14-2 Dec Art Exhibition. By Mrs Fearne. Totley Library. 24-25 Badminton Tournament. Abbeydale Park Jubilee Challenge. 16 Councillors' Surgery. Totley Library 5.30pm-7pm See article. 16 Peak Wilderness Photography .. Bob Beighton. CPRE event, 24-2 Oct Oxfam Week Firth Hall, University of Sheffield 7.30pm. Tickets on the door 29 FEW AGM. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Millhouses Lane 7.30pm. 19 Competitive Music Festival. Dore & Totley Community Arts Group. King Ecgbert School. For syllabus Te1366212. OCTOBER 21 A Victorin Christmas. Mike Williamson. Totley Residents Assn 8 Side by Side in Cabaret. Paul Coopland and Frank Hammond + 7.45pm Totley Library. supper. St John's Church 7pm. Tickets 360696. 22 Dancing for fun. Dore Church Social Committee. Church Hall 1I Autumn Concert. Manchester Comedia including Ian Buckle as Townhead Road 8pm-11 pm. All welcome. Tel 365274. pianist. Dore & Totley Community Arts Group 7.30pm. King 23-26 There goes the bride. A comedy. TOADS, St John's Church Ecgbert School. Tickets 366212.11 Hall 7.30pm. Tickets 366891.

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