UNDER THE EDGEINCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINEGREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE,

ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW

No. 145 February 2011 60P ISSN 1466-8211

FARMING NOTES JANUARY 2011One of the unsung heroes of the December snow and ice is the milk tanker driver. Whilst Heathrow airport was closed and town centres ground to a halt, tanker drivers were out every day, often in remote rural areas, emptying the farms’ bulk milk tanks and delivering to the processing dairies. We sell our milk to Meadow Foods of Chester and our driver, Stuart, has two loads of milk per day to collect. He never failed to reach our farm even on the morning when I measured a level of 16 ins. of snow!!

Stuart plays a vital role in emptying our tank before the next milking and keeping the food chain going in the extreme weather that we have experienced. Many thanks to him for his efforts – our business depends on him.

Roger CoxUnder or Over?

A photograph of a shop front that caught the eye in a little town called Melrose, 263 kilometres north of Adelaide in the Southern Flinders in South Australia. Melrose, like our villages, is dominated by a large hill called Mount Remarkable which rears up from the back of the properties in the North West of the town. It was raining at the time the shot was taken. Look carefully at the photograph and you may be able to discern what the shop sold. On the fascia you can see a kangaroo riding a cycle which is what the shop stocked for sale and hire. Including a multitude of different styles of bicycle they also had uincycles! James Mc Donald

The Milk tanker struggling up Church Lane

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My Day in the SnowThe crunch of the snow beneath my feetUp to my waist, well over welly deep,Up the bank, down the slopeAll the time trudging, like a Billy goat,The avalanches of snowDown they go Sledging, snow dragon, snow cave and fun, All the lovely things I've done,The waves of snow across the ground The pond iced over The bench much higher than beforeThe washing line pole half its lengthThe frozen bird food waiting to be eaten The roof has got a hat to keep it warmAnd it is still snowing!The lights of the village are warmBut outside it is freezing The trees stand tall lonely Night couldn’t beat them in blacknessThe wonky gate in the distanceAttracting my attention.What a great day!By Fay Waltho

Police Visit to Great Longstone Pre-SchoolThe pre-school children were treated to a visit by a Traffic Police officer, (PC Keith Proudfoot ) earlier today , organised by Rick Gooch .The first question asked by one young man , “ How fast can this car go when you chase people ? “ ....................Erm... one to watch for the future perhaps !

School NewsHappy New Year!Our school families have been very patient during the tricky weather and we thank them for it. The events involved many inches of snow and lots of ice; burst pipes in the boiler house; wet wellies and lost gloves but also igloos, snowmen, snow penguins, sledging, sliding, snowballing, snow poems (see below), snowflake investigations, uploading Christmas decorations onto Kaleidos; emergency sandwich lunches due to lack of fresh food delivery; staff walking through blizzards and gales to get to school and of course the traditional, well-loved Christmas Nativity and Church Service. Father Christmas managed to get to us and read a story in Assembly. He engaged in a successful and poignant question and answer session with the children – spectacularly brave and interesting!

Congratulations and well done to all the children who worked so hard to make our Christmas Celebrations such a success. The charity collections at the Churches in Ashford and in Great Longstone raised £81.42 which will be split between the Children’s Society and the Donkey Sanctuary.

The New Year has brought a new member of staff. We are very happy to welcome back Jayne Taft as our Senior Midday Supervisor. She started back at Longstone this term and we are all delighted that she has rejoined the team.

We are looking forward to an exciting term with lots of Friends of Longstone School (FoLS) events to cheer us up in the dark evenings. These include the Quiz Night on Friday 4th February and Poetry and Folk at the Crispin on Wednesday 16th February. For more details, please contact school on 640377.Best wishesJen Rackstraw

Longstone School Lottery winnersDecember 2010

1st prize Joanne Denash2nd prize Suzannnah Brockelhurst

3rd prize Jean GledhillJanuary 2011

1st prize Shirley Moores2nd prize Helen Richardson3rd prize Chris Waddington

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New Members Needed for the Snooker Club

The Village Hall has a full size snooker table for the use of Snooker Club Members and Guests.

Membership is available to anyone in the parish over the age of 14. Unfortunately, due to the size of the snooker table, those under 14 are excluded. Senior membership costs £7 per annum (January to December)

Junior membership, is available to those between the ages of 14 and 18 and costs £3 per annum. Junior members must be accompanied by a senior member.

Visitors can also play, if accompanied by a senior member, at a cost of 50p per visit. You'll also need a supply of 20ps to feed the light over the table.

• Full programme of Antiques, Collectibles, Fine Art and Specialist Auction Sales• Regular Monthly Specialist Valuation Days

• Specialist Valuers & Free Pre-Sale Appraisals Daily in the Saleroom• Antique Furniture, Ceramics, Glass, Paintings, Jewellery, Silver, Clocks, Medals, Coins, Stamps & Postcards, Football Programmes & Sporting Memorabilia

• Written valuations for Insurance, Probate, Family Division etc• • 

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Off-Roaders CheckedFourteen riders and drivers were checked during latest Blackbrook project day

Fourteen drivers have been checked by police and representatives from local village interest and off-road user groups as part of the campaign to target illegal and irresponsible off-roading.

The long-term partnership initiative named ‘Operation Blackbrook’ was set up in April 2007 to reduce the impact of irresponsible off-roading on local residents and the Peak District countryside.

Checks were carried out in the Rowland, Upper Dale and Pindale areas on Sunday, January 17 and the group spoke to eight 4x4 drivers, 5 motorcycle riders and one quad-bike rider about the rules and regulations around responsible off-roading.

P C K e v i n L o w e , O p e r a t i o n Blackbrook co-ordinator said: “It was a very cold, wet and windy day which perhaps rendered the low number of vehicles on the road, however all vehicles checked were found to comply with the construction and use regulations.

The members of the off-road groups who work with us were badly let down by three off-road motorcyclists after they were observed turning around a restricted byway sign on the A619

thirteen bends, which leads to Hassop Village.

“This irresponsible behaviour does nothing to further anyone’s cause and is done in the belief that it will prevent a prosecution and their machine from being seized.”Operation Blackbrook is set to continue throughout 2011, with further project days being planned.

PC Lowe added: “I would appeal to any resident or visitor to the Peak District who sees any act of irresponsible off road riding or driving to note the time, day, date, registration number and, if they feel it is safe to do so, please take a photograph. I will act on all information and I will respond to you with any action taken.“It is important to emphasise that the Peak District National Park is here for everyone to enjoy, however, we must protect it for future genera-tions.”

Yo u c a n c o n t a c t D e rbys h i re Constabulary by calling 0345 123 33 33, except in an emergency when the number is always 999.

Our membership dropped over the last year in part due to a faulty heater and the Arctic conditions in the room. However the heater has been replaced and conditions are positively balmy now. There was a competition running but this has folded too but could be reinstated if there was enough interest.If you would like to know more please contact either: Ron Stokes on 640820 or Julia Morgans (Treasurer) 640543.

Action speaks louder than words

I have lived in Great Longstone almost all my life and have watched this community change over the years.

Those days where every-one in the community rallied round to organise a sports day or a village fete are slowly disappearing. The play area and the recreation ground are barely used; gone are the days where the children would meet after tea to play an impromptu game of rounders; all used to join in regardless of age or sex.

On a positive note we still have various community organisations which are there for the benefit of the community. It takes a lot of precious unpaid time, hard work, and effort by volunteers to run these committees, charities, groups and clubs and for this I thank you.

I am dismayed when I over hear a conversation or read an article in “Under the Edge” by a parishioner moaning or decrying the efforts made by those who are prepared to step up to the mark and try to make a difference in our community. Unfortunately all too often those doing the moaning would be the last to be prepared to give up any of their time to try and make even a small difference.

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New Year's Day Walk16 people and 3 dogs took part in this annual village walk. Because of indifferent weather with worse to come, a low level route was chosen; this was via Hardrake Lane,Top Rowland & Toll Bar House with an easy finish on the Monsal Trail to Gt. Longstone Station where the site for the proposed cycle access ramp was examined & discussed. All went well, no one was lost, the weather turned out better than forecast and the dogs were very well behaved. Thank for supporting this event & please join us in 2012 .All welcome always.John Poulter

Fire works on Bonfire Night. What-ever next!

We were fortunate enough to be invited to the 18th birthday party at the White Lion and subsequent firework display which was held on the recreation ground on 5 November 2010, which also happens to be Bonfire Night. We thought that it was a wonderful display as did the rest of the 50 people attending the party (many of them villagers). A community congregation had also come out in force to watch and all that we spoke to at the time of the event said it was terrific, with one person commenting that it was the best display they had ever seen.

For several days after Bonfire Night many people said that they thought that the display was terrific and that the location was great because the majority of villagers could see the fireworks from the comfort of their own homes.

There are always two sides to every story.Best wishes and Happy New YearGreg & Rachel Saunders

Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport need your help.

Do you have a little spare time? Do you have a full licence and enjoy driving? Would you like to learn a new skill whilst offering support to your local community?If the answer is yes to any of these YOU Could be a Volunteer bus driver.No regular commitment required. Evening and Weekend Drivers are particularly needed but any time you can give would be much appreciated.Full training and support given.Please come and join our friendly team.For more information please contact:Bakewel l & Eyam Community Transport, Unit 4 Great Longstone Business Park, Great Longstone, Nr Bakewell, DE45 1TDTel; 01629 641920Email:info@bect.org.uk

Friends Of Longstone School

Present an Evening Of Images, Words and Music with Local Poet Simon Unwin and Folk Singer/Instrumentalist Rob Bartlett.Sheffield-born Simon Unwin has lived for the last quarter-century at Ashford, and has become a familiar figure at Longstone School, where he has been caretaker for the past year. He began writing poetry in earnest two years ago following redundancy from his job in the automotive industry, and returns for inspiration constantly to his long association with the Peak District landscape and natural history. He also draws on his childhood memories, topical events and his workplace experiences. His poetry is accompanied by projected photographs and illustrations.

Rob Bartlett is a well-travelled singer and instrumentalist with several albums to his name. In a long career he has toured all over Britain and Europe, before moving to Australia and South East Asia, eventually settling in Derbyshire. He is a regular performer at his local Belper Folk Club, and plays at clubs, concerts and festivals as

half of the folk duo ‘Rule Of Thumb’. In addition to guitar, he also plays concertina, bouzouki, lap-steel, cittern and banjo.

Wednesday 16th February 2011 At The Crispin, Great Longstone7.30pm

Tickets are available at £6.00 per head from Lorna Cooper

Tel. 01629 640328 Mob. 07990975974

Or Angela Unwin at Longstone SchoolTickets are limited for this eventEarly booking is recommended

EDITOR NEEDED‘Under the Edge’ are still seeking another volunteer editor to edit the magazine four times a year.

If you have a few hours to spare every three months, are good with a computer and interested in current affairs in and around the Great Longstone Parish then give us a call and you could be a member of the team who produce ‘Under the Edge’.

Training is available on the software and help is always at hand from the rest of the editing team.

If you are interested please email Ian or Mark at:- editor@ute.org.uk or alternatively phone:

Mark.....01629 640487Ian.........01629 640087

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or see The Pharmacy StaffFor a Home Visit phone 07966 713098

The Packhorse InnLittle Longstone

David and Lorraine welcome you to The Packhorse.

Small parties catered for! Excellent hand-pulled ales and quality home cooked food are

available from 12 – 3.00pm and 6-9.00pm daily. Quiz night on

Thursday with ‘A Bingo Twist’ at 9.00pm with proceeds going to Air

Ambulance.Children, dogs and walkers are all welcome in the pub and beer

garden.Telephone 01629 640471

What is a Parish Council?The Parish Council in Great Longstone has been in continuance existence since 1884 and currently consists of 8 volunteer Councillors who are supported by a part-time (paid) clerk. Elections for new Councillors take place every 4 years, with the next elections due in May 2011. Unlike District and County Councillors at Parish level no sitting allowances or other expenses are paid to members.

The Parish Councils are very tightly restricted by a long list of laws and regulations that control what it can and can’t do and how it operates. Bath Houses, Burial Grounds and Bus Shelters are amongst the eclectic list of services that we're allowed to provide, but in practice the vast majority of services in the community are now provided by the District or County Councils.

In Great Longstone the Parish Council owns and manages, on behalf of the community, the Village Greens, the Allotments and the Recreation Ground, along with the two quarries along Moor Road allocated to the community by the Enclosures Act in around 1844. In addition we act as agents for DDDC, looking after the closed burial ground (the churchyard) and can spend up to £450 a year on footpaths (but not pavements).

The Council does have some general powers and by using these, along with the more restricted ones, carefully, and our position as part of the system of local government, it is possible to still be a positive force within the community.

With close to 130 years of history behind it Great Longstone Parish Council has seen a vast amount of change and development.

With proposals coming from government for a “Big Society” and plans to devolve responsibility and power (though not necessarily the funding) to more local levels the coming years are likely to see the cycle of change and challenges continue.

Simon HeadingtonChairman Great Longstone Parish Council

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Monsal Trail Memories of the Midland Railway Line

Do you remember trains running across the Monsal Dale viaduct? Did you work on the trackbed or at one of the stations at Rowsley, Bakewell, Great Longstone, Hassop or Mill-ers Dale? If you would like to share your Monsal Trail railway memories then Peak District Interpretation officer Catherine Bowmer wants to hear from you. Throughout January, Catherine is looking for people will-ing to share their memories of the old London to Manchester railway line that ran through the Peak District National Park from Rowsley, north of Matlock, through to Millers Dale with a branch line to Buxton.

Catherine said: “I’m hoping to capture people’s experiences of living beside, working on and travelling by the old railway line. I’m particularly looking for people who are happy to have their memories recorded to tell the story of this historic trail and recreate the atmosphere of the working railway line.” Perhaps you lived next to the railway and remember it being used to transport milk from Peak District farms to London? Or did you work at the Chee Dale lime kilns which closed in 1944? Maybe you travelled to work or school on the old Midland Railway Line?

Catherine explained: “The line closed in 1968 so people have worked on it, travelled on it and lived by it within living memory. We want to record these memories to create an audio history that will be available at three listening posts on the Monsal Trail as well as through podcasts and the internet.”

If you would like to talk to Catherine you can contact her on 01629 816203 (Monday - Wednesday only) or email catherine.bowmer@peakdistrict.gov.Hugh Wright

A Special Thank YouTo all the very kind friends, neighbours and all who helped in any way when I became a victim of the weather conditions on December 1st and fell and broke my ankle on Furnall Avenue. Especially Sally Rayner for transporting me to hospital and keeping me company for quite some time.

You all know who you are and,what friends in deed!Many, many Thanks to you all.Barbara Harding

Little Longstone Parish Meeting

The meeting of January 10th 2011 had to be postponed. The next meeting will be on Monday 31st January 2011 at 7.30pm, Hobbs Cafe, Monsal Head. All welcome. Sarah StokesClerk to Little Longstone Parish Meeting

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Ringmaster News[Reference: BL66 Tideswell area policing priorities update]

At our last meeting on Monday 10th January at Great Longstone Methodist Church, a panel which included local residents and Great Longstone, Hassop, Rowland and Baslow Neighbourhood Watch, parish councillors from Baslow and Great Longstone and the Tideswell and Area Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, discussed various community issues but no priority profiles were selected for the area.

Thank you to those residents who brought their concerns to the e-forum. If your issue was not selected as a priority, an officer from your Safer Neighbourhood policing team will be in touch to discuss your concerns further.

Our next meeting will be held at 7pm on Monday 11th April at The Cressbrook (social club).

We hope to hear your views in the next round of e-forums which will open again towards the end of March.

In the meantime, if you wish to contact a member of the Tideswell Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, please call 0345 123 33 33.

[Reference: B75 Trading Standards]Trading Standards have asked for

the following message to be sent out, although the original incident was reported in Aston-on-Trent, it is thought that they may operate over the Derbyshire area.

A company is cold calling offering a free prize draw to win a car in exchange for a name, address and telephone details. The company will then ring the householder to arrange a sales visit trying to sell high value carpet cleaners. The sales visit may take some time and the householder may feel pressured into buying the cleaner.

Reputable companies do not usually advertise for business by calling at your home uninvited and will not visit unless you ask them to. They'll also explain your consumer rights which rogue traders will not do.

If goods or services cost you more than £35 you have cancellation rights to end the contract within seven-days.

If you're not given a written notice explaining your cancellation rights the contact is unenforceable. The trader is committing a criminal offence and you do not have to pay.

If you have a complaint about such an issue you can call a Government-funded advice service, Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.

If you feel threatened or intimidated by callers, contact the police on 0345 123 33 33 or in an emergency dial 999

[Reference: BL101 Crime numbers: 2794/11, 2839/11]

Matlock police are asking residents to be extra vigilant and contact the police if they see anyone acting suspiciously with equipment (i.e. cutting equipment) near parked vehicles.

Over the weekend of 14-17th January, offenders have removed the catalytic converters from two 4x4 vehicles parked on the street – a Ford Ranger van parked at East End, Elton, Matlock, and a Toyota Rav4 parked on Eversleigh Rise, Darley Bridge, Matlock.

A number of catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles in the City of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

Anyone with information should call 0345 123 33 33. Crime numbers: 2794/11, 2839/11.

[ R e f e r e n c e : B N 1 1 2 P u b l i c Engagement Event, Buxton 26.1.11]

Police have received several reports from residents in the Ashbourne area concerned about various security companies contacting them by phone, trying to sell home security products, alarms, often saying they are working with the police or their systems are approved by the police. They appear to be targeting older residents and arrange appointments to visit their home. Once inside your home, some sales representatives use high pressure sales techniques to sell their products. Incident number: 301 of 14.1.11

An 87 year old resident in Glossop has reported that a man knocked at the door offering to sell a bed worth over £6000 for almost £3000. He used high pressure sales techniques to try to sell the bed but fortunately a relative contacted the police in time. This man didn’t leave his contact details, only a scrap of paper with a price on it. The main concern is that he may have been

a bogus caller trying to gain access to the house. Incident number: 550 of 11.1.11

We would advise people to avoid buying from cold callers, to make sure you get more than one quote from different reputable companies in the area and to decide on the purchase without feeling pressured.

Please look out for your elderly/vulnerable neighbours and relatives. If you have any concerns about cold callers don’t let them in your home - call Derbyshire police anytime on 0345 123 33 33.

Invitation from the Chief Constable and the Chair of the Derbyshire Police Authority.

As a member of the Key Individual N e t w o r k ( K I N ) , D e r b y s h i r e Constabulary’s Community Messaging Service or Neighbourhood Watch, you are invited to attend one of the annual Derbyshire Police Authority and Derbyshire Constabulary Public Engagement events.

At the events the Chief Constable and the Chair of the Police Authority will update you on the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review, the force performance and the role of the proposed Police and Crime Commissioners.

There will also be an opportunity for you to put your questions to the Chief Constable and the Chair of the Police Authority.

Your views are important to us. We would welcome your input at the events to help us understand your views on a range of issues including local policing and the level of the service you expect from us in these challenging times.

As we will be providing light refreshments it would be helpful if you could let us know if you would like to attend by calling 01773 733771 or e-mailing police.authority@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk stating which venue you plan to attend.

The dates and venues are as follows:Thursday 20th January 2011 -

The Winding Wheel, Hollywell St, Chesterfield, S41 7SA

Wednesday 26th January 2011 - University Campus, Devonshire Rd, Buxton, SK17 6RY

Tuesday 1st February 2011 - The Guildhall, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH

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Neighbourhood WatchFree kits gear up cycle security in

BakewellPolice in Bakewell teamed up with Pedal Peak District and the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership to get on their bikes.

Officers from the Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team (SNT) joined forces with staff from Pedal Peak to hold a cycle information stall at Bakewell Market, run by Derbyshire Dales District Council, on Monday, January 10.

Pedal Peak District, run by the Peak District National Park, set up the event to encourage more people to take up cycling. They had details on Peak District cycle trails across the area, including the Monsal Trail which is due to be opened later in the year.

The team was on hand to speak to people about how to keep their bikes secure, offering a free marking service and registration with BikeRegister.com.

The security marking kits were part funded by the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership.

PC Phil Maycock, of the Bakewell SNT said: “You can help keep your bike safe by having it security marked and recording your details on a secure national database. This means that the police are able to trace back the cycle,

making it a less attractive target to would be thieves.”

Nine bikes were marked on the day and a further six people arranged to have their cycles marked at a later date, due to the poor weather conditions.

PC Maycock added: “It would normally cost £15 to have your bike security marked but thanks to the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership we are able to offer residents the opportunity to help protect their cycles free of charge.”

Pedal Ready, a cycle training organisation, were also on hand to carry out special cycle safety checks and to promote free rides and events that they hold in the area.

There are plans for the organisations to team up at events taking place throughout 2011.

If you would like to have your cycle security marked please contact the Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0345 123 33 33 or email bakewell.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

For more information on cycling in the Peak District visit the website: www.pedalready.co.uk or www.pedalpeakdistrict.co.uk.

Nicola HallNeighbourhood Policing

Police ReportTideswell and area Community

Villages Forum

The Tideswell and Area Villages Community Forum was held last night at the Methodist Church, Great Longstone. It was a cold winter’s night with driving rain and wind but there was a good turnout of NHW from Great Longstone, Hassop, Rowland & Baslow. The Parish Councillors who where also in attendance, where from Baslow & Great Longstone.

PC Kevin Lowe gave the meeting updates on calls made to the police, incidents of nuisance & disorder and crimes dating back from the last meeting which was on 20th September 2010.

In addition three issues where raised from Chief Superintendent Lewis’s e-forum which can only be accessed via being registered with ring master.

Further updates where given to the meeting on the last priority profile which related to the use of mobile phones whilst driving.

The meeting was informed of the current on going force wide Operation Impact which targets violent crimes relating to alcohol and licensed premises. All Public house licensee’s have been visited and the successful “Tideswell, Litton & Millers Dale” Pub Watch has supported this Operation and its success is likely to attract the inclusion of other licensee’s in the very near future who have shown interest in the scheme.

A Community Speed watch will be developed in the village of Litton Village and any villagers who are interested should approach PCSO Phil Briggs.

PC Lowe will develop, coordinate and manage the extension of the Pub watch to include the remaining Licensee’s of Public houses on the Tideswell safer neighbourhood area.

Questions where raised in respect of Operation Blackbrook, they where answered at the meeting and that operation will continue.

T h e m e e t i n g s u p p o r te d t h e development of the Pub Watch and the Litton Community Speed watch and did not have any concerns which would attract a priority profile or issue.

The date of the next meeting was set for 7pm Monday 11th April 2011 at Cressbrook club.

PC 616 Kevin LoweTideswell Safer Neighbourhood

Policing TeamGranby Road, BakewellDerbyshire DE45 1ES0345 123 33 33kevin.lowe.616@derbyshire.pnn.

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Wednesday 9th February 2011 - Multi Purpose Hall, Police HQ, Ripley, DE5 3RS. These events will take place from 6.30–8.30pm. Light refreshments will be available from 6.00pm.

There is no need to advise if you are unable to attend. However, if you do accept the invitation and then find you are not able to come, please let us know.

We very much hope you can attend and we look forward to seeing you there.Yours faithfullyMick Creedon, Chief Constable & Philip Hickson, Chair of Police Authority

Hugh Wright

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James H. BentleyDistrict Councillor for Litton and Longstone

WardTel: 07803 178031

or01629 640486

email:james.bentley@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Patrick McLoughlinYour Member of Parliament

The Telephone number is now:0207 219 3511

The e-mail is now:Patrick.mcloughlin.mp@parliament.uk

Post: House of CommonsLondon SW1A 0AA

Parish Council NotesReaders are reminded that this is only my interpretation of the meeting, held on Wednesday 19th January 2011, the full minutes are posted on the village notice board. Members of the public were invited to speak but reminded they could not comment once the meeting had formally opened. Joyce Poulter began by stating her disappointment in the cancellation of the site meeting at the proposed disabled access to the Monsal Trail and did the Parish Council know why? The Chair, believed this was a technical matter in that one of the tenders needed to be reviewed. Cllr. Wright said DCC had put in objections to all 3 sites. John Poulter told the PC he had sent a report on Chertpit Lane to the PDNPA and a copy to the PC, had they had any reaction yet? The Chair stated the PC had made their own submission, had put this in on time and had confirmation that it had been received. A member of the public then stated he had requested DCC to sweep Moor Road about 10 days ago, this was done a couple of days ago. He asked who is responsible for clearing it? The Chair said DCC Highways are responsible for the surface and DDDC for the cleaning. The gentleman said he remembered salt piled in heaps on Moor Road when he was younger, this year 3 piles of salt were put on Moor Road but too far up to be of any use, again, whose responsibility was this? Plus there used to be a grit bin by the trough. This was covered later on in the agenda. Rick Gooch then asked about funding for the playground, Cllr. Long informed him that she is applying for as many grants as possible, that some areas may need planning permission, but they are trying to keep it simple but it will still be expensive. Mr Gooch then made reference to the resignation of Godfrey Frankland and stated that

he hadn’t sought Godfrey Franklands resignation and that was the last thing he wanted. He urged Godfrey Frankland to reconsider.The meeting then officially opened.Apologies for Absence

None, except Cllr. Mason would be arriving about 8pm.

Cllr Headington also reported that Cllr Frankland had decided to resign from the Council as a result of the stress being caused to him and his family about complaints relating to the fireworks party.Complaint about the Fireworks Party held on the Recreation Ground on 5th Nov.A written complaint had been received about the fireworks display. The Chair reported that in answer to specific questions that neither the Council or any Councillors were involved in any organising in the event. That the event had not involved any public expenditure and that as far as the Council was aware no regulations of any sort had been breeched.

The Clerk was instructed to write back to the complainant.Declarations of Interest

Cllr. Wright re: Feemouth Yard and DCC matters.Minutes of Last Meeting

The correct title of PCSO Briggs was amended and minutes passed.Co-option of Additional Councillors

Roger Topham was welcomed back to the Parish Council. Lorna Cooper was nominated and voted on to the council. Cllr. Topham then signed ‘a declaration of acceptance of office’ and ‘register of financial and other interests’ forms and Cllr. Headington signed ‘a declaration of acceptance of office of Chair’ form.Affordable Housing

The Chair explained that the site originally preferred was no longer available. DDDC Rural Housing has invited members of the PC to walk around the village with them to find possible sites. Cllr. Long and Cllr. Thompson agreed to do this on Friday 11th February, the Clerk would confirm the appointment date. The Chair pointed out that the members of the PC would only be there to assist in the walk round, to make sure the Rural Housing Representative does not get lost! It is not the job of the PC to decide the site.Black Harry Trails Project

An update letter had been received from PDNPA . Various ‘work to be done’

was listed but all the work seemed to be in Stoney Middleton parish. Maintenance

Closed Burial Ground Trees - No progress had been made and the PC seemed to be ‘going over the same ground’ – Cllr. Thompson proposed that as the PC had a document stating that the PC are not responsible for the trees just write back to the PCC stating this fact, the Clerk will do this.

Feemouth Yard trees – a meeting had been arranged with contractors to see what work is required.

Recreation Ground –One quote had been received after a request from a parishioner to trim a tree on the Rec as it over-shadows his garden. Questions then raised were:- should the PC pay for a perfectly good tree be trimmed? Would the parishioner pay for it? Is it being done for the view or light? It was proposed to see how much it will cost and take it from there.Storage of Records

The Clerk has received a document stating how long to keep items for, this is updated every 2 years. The Clerk had spoken to the Village Hall Committee concerning the storage of documents. They suggested not using the loft space as it gets damp but the broom cupboard could be altered to accommodate paper work for the VHC and the PC. Any costs will be sorted with the VHC, Cllr. Long would try and find contact details from DCC, as they sometimes have old filing cabinets to give way.Cavendish Mill Closure

A letter had been received, closure is still planned but there is uncertainty. There are various draft proposals and discussions are on-going. The PC felt they couldn’t do anything at the moment but if anyone hears anything to let someone know.New Notice Board

A grant of £250 has been received from DCC and Cllr. Long received a

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leaflet about notice boards. It was unknown if this had to be spent before the financial year end. Cllr. Thompson proposed putting the new notice board outside the village hall, permission would be requested from the VHC. The PC would meet all costs. Martin Bradwell made a good job of Little Longstone notice board. Cllr. Thompson will take on this project and find out costs.Village Hall

C l l r. L o n g re p o r t e d s h e h a d provisionally booked the hall for the 30th March for the village evening. The PC are responsible for the exterior decoration of the village hall, the VHC thanked the PC for the proposed donation of £350 previously requested. The VHC announced they would be getting a hearing loop installed as soon as possible.Footpaths

Work on the footpath between Grisedale Road and Glebe Avenue is scheduled to be done in the 2011/2012 budget. When this is done the grit bin will probably have to be re-sited in order to keep the footpath wide, this is apparently why the wall footings were left in when the new properties were built so the footpath would not be too narrow but it has never been resurfaced….. (How many years is that?).

The Chair wanted to make clear that the PC can’t actually do anything about roads and pavements it is not their responsibility but wanted to direct people to the DCC and DDDC websites to put in requests for work to be done. The public seem to get a quicker response - see previous notes re request for Moor Road to be swept. Bell Style is very slippery under foot it was proposed to ask Bruno to clear it again.Grit Bins

First of all the PC would like to remind everyone that the grit in the

bins is for use on the parish footpaths and roads, not for personal use on driveways. DCC refill certain bins but others the PC has to refill and pay for. The grit bin just inside the school gates was discussed. Know one knew if the bin was solely for use of the school or if they paid for it to be refilled. Was it put there for aesthetic reasons? The Clerk will write to DCC to 1) ask about the school bin, 2) ask what happened to the bin at the bottom of Moor Road and 3) request a location map for the grit piles on Moor Road.Complaint re: Fireworks Display

The PC was sorry to hear the Firework Display caused upset in the community. The Chair pointed out that the Parish Council meeting report in Under the Edge magazine is only the editor’s interpretation of the proceedings (as stated at the beginning of the notes). He stated the PC’s involvement in the proceedings - In June 2010 Cllr. Frankland passed on a request from the family of a member of the cricket club to celebrate a birthday with a firework display on the Rec on November 5th. The family paid for the whole event which was organised by a professional company. On condition of written evidence that adequate insurance cover had been obtained (a copy of the cover note was provided) the PC found no objections to the event. The family had said all villagers were welcome to view the event. In answer to the questions posed by the parishioner which were – What was the PC’s level of involvement? – None. What was the financial burden? – None. Was all legislation met? – The PC had no reason to believe that any rules and regulations had been broken. It was proposed to write back to the parishioner to outline what had just been said. Cllr. Thompson said it was a good, well run event and people had enjoyed it very much.Financial Matters

The Chair wanted to try something different and put the monthly bank reconciliation on the agenda/minutes each month so the ‘ins and outs’ can be seen more clearly. The quarterly financial statement was looked at by the councillors. Payments of £448.26 for Clerks salary and expenses, £3.50 for DALC forms, £350 to Village Hall Committee and £50 to the Poppy appeal for 2009 and 2010 were all approved. There was confusion as to where the annual Remembrance Day Wreath comes from? It is just

delivered to Caseys! The Clerk will find out where/how/who it comes from. Outrake rents of £96 had been received so far, this was confusing as last years invoices were not sent out and then crossed over to this financial year – the Clerk said it was ok she was ”with it”.Planning Applications

With various plans on the go, all were in favour of the principle of improving access onto the Monsal Trail via a ramp at Longstone Station. No comments were made after looking at Ash House, Main Street and Beech House, Spring Bank’s plans. Long View and 11 The Meadows plans had been granted and The Stables application for a heat pump had been withdrawn.Neighbourhood Watch

Cllr. Wright reported that a team meeting had been held with PC Kevin Lowe present. 28 minor incidents in our area had been reported confirming we live in a low crime rate area. It was confirmed that community speed watch checks were to take place, a pub watch scheme had been introduced (Tideswell were already part of this), Little Longstone and Monsal Head had joined but not Great Longstone yet. Operation Blackbrook, to check off-roaders, was to continue. The next meeting would be in March at Cressbrook. Clerk’s Report

This is a new item on the agenda to record what the Clerk has been asked to do, in addition to normal duties but never actually recorded. The Clerk then reeled off an impressive list of items she had completed including cancelling subs, writing to the school re: rent for the Rec, invoicing allotment holders, writing to new allotment holder, precept request, the setting up of a meeting for affordable housing walk round, inviting Judith Twigg to a meeting, and no response as yet to chasing re:burial grounds item.............

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letters about items to DALC, archives records, Cavendish Mill, 3rd quote for painting village hall, PDNPA re Black Harry Lane, info to UTE re infant school places and more. The Chair asked the other councillors if they wanted this item on the agenda? All were in favour of reporting on items which the PC haven’t since covered and record when items are done.Requests to the Parish Council

The Chair proposed to modify the Standing Orders to include “any requests made to the Council should be in writing and addressed to the Parish Clerk, ideally by email to parishclerk@greatlongstone.net”. The Chair said he would write an article to be put in UTE to let parishioners know the role of the Parish Council and their responsibilities. It was pointed out that not all parishioners have access to ‘the net’ and sometimes requests are made ‘in the street’. It was proposed if this was the case the item must be put on the agenda in advance therefore details and a date can be recorded and the PC does not lose track of it.Village Day and Annual Parish Meeting

The Parish Council have to hold an Annual Parish Meeting which is open to all electors to raise anything they want. In recent years the APM has taken place on the same day as the PC meeting when only 3 or 4 people turned up. Though the APM is similar to Village Day it can’t count as the APM. After discussion of the pros and cons for each event, it was proposed to combine the two, to make it interesting by inviting various village user groups to give a short talk on their group and raise awareness. This will be held on the evening of 30th March 2011, the venue to be arranged once the number of user groups have been agreed as the village hall may be too small. The Chair reiterated that the Annual Parish Meeting is a village event and the

Annual Meeting of the Parish Council is a formal Parish Council meeting.Village Week

Even if the councillors all change in May after the elections it was felt the organisation of village week should begin or it may not happen. Cllr. Thompson, who is also running the Art Show, agreed to co-ordinate and ‘fish out his list of contacts’. Put on the agenda for next month. The week is to run from the Saturday the Well Dressing is put up.Correspondence Received

From the 15 or so items received the main ones not already covered were; The Localism Bill – this would take about 2 hours to go through, it would be circulated to all councillors for perusal and comment. Request from DCC for completion of a risk assessment and notification of where flooding usually occurs, Only 2 places came to mind straightaway as being Beggarway Lane and the road by the low bridge. Mr Gooch in his official capacity would look at police records to see if there are any other local reported floods. The PC would also ask Nick Casey if he has noticed flooding whilst delivering newspapers. Urgency to this as the form had to be returned by 27th January. After discussion and a vote of 5-1, it was decided the PC did not require, and hence not need to pay for, separate poll cards for the parish elections. The DDDC Forum will be held in Bakewell on 9th February. A consultation document from PDNPA which should have been received in November but has only just been received needed a response by 28th January. Cllr Wright will deal with this and give to the Clerk to respond formally.Date of next meeting

The next 3 meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month instead of the 3rd. The next meeting will be Wednesday 9th February 2011 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. Agenda available on village website www.greatlongstone.net

PREPARED STATEMENT OF RESIGNATION

Regarding the letter in UTE (December 2010, Fireworks Party Display) from Mr. Gooch, I apologise for any innappropriate use of the word “pathetic” during the last Parish Council meeting.

I am sorry that Mr. Gooch assumes

Resignation from GLPC of Godfrey Frankland

Dear UTE , I am aware that you will be covering

the resignation of Mr. Frankland from the PC .

As reference is made to myself in the resignation letter , I wish to communicate the fol lowing message please so as there can be no misunderstanding in the community .

Mr. Frankland resigned of completely of his own accord and not as a result of mine or any third party request .

I am genuinely saddened by Mr. Franklands decision to resign from the PC as it was not necessary .

In his resignation letter , Mr. Frankland apologises for his comments at December's Parish Council meeting and I am sure this is accepted by us all in the community .

As will be seen in the notes from the PC meeting on 19/1/11 , a formal complaint was submitted to the Council in respect of the fireworks party and other matters in January 2011. The complaints are now resolved.

Mr. Frankland states he is a passionate man and was upset by the inflammatory tone and unfounded suggestions in the November article in respect of the Fireworks party .

This is where I will have to agree to disagree with Mr. Frankland . I am also a passionate man and this was reflected in the style of my article The article was challenging and was

that this was a reference to the parishioners themselves or to their opinions, which was not at all the case and I can’t apologise enough to anyone who shared this view.

What I was upset about, however, was the inflammatory tone and the unfounded assumptions that the letter contained.

I apologise for being a plain speaking and passionate man.

I have no recollection of saying the letter should be ignored (as reported in UTE), however I did agree with everyone else that as the letter was not sent to the PC then it was not for us to reply to.

In view of the upset and stress this matter has caused myself, my family and my fellow councillors, I feel I have no alternative but to resign from the council as of today.Godfrey Frankland.January 20th 2011

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intended to be so. I wished to demonstrate the level of upset the fireworks party had caused in many parts of the village. The vast number of people who have passed supporting comments to me after its publication is further indication that the upset was wider than even I was originally aware.

The comments were not unfounded but based on previous reporting in respect of the party in the UTE .

The UTE staff can only convey what is requested of them .

I am sure we can all be agreed that if the communication to the village in respect of the party had been better by all of those involved in its organisation and delivery then I am sure the upset could have been avoided .

Mr. Frankland also states that part of his reason for resignation is due to the upset caused to his family and fellow councillors .

For reasons that I do not wish to share but are known to the Frankland family and the PC , the upset and stress of this situation was not confined just to his family .

For the record , I also wish it to be known that I was present at the PC meeting when the resignation was tendered . My response to this was witnessed by those in attendance and by Mr. Frankland himself .

I requested that he immediately reconsider his decision and withdraw the resignation.

I hope in time he reflects on his decision not to do so and stands again for the PC at some point .

I wish him and his family well for the future . Thank you Rick Gooch

Sales ended the year on a high note at £1387 last month including £338 at the Christmas Tree Festival and £75 at the Choral Society Concert. Sales for

2010 totalled £9401 which sounds a lot but was about £750 down on 2009. Considering the increase in prices, this indicates a considerable reduction. Let us try to do better in 2011.

The third producer, Apicoop, which Angela and I visited in Chile was in some ways the most interesting and most impressive. It is a co-operative of 400 members producing honey and, more recently, blueberries. The members are spread over a huge area which does spread the risk of crop failure due to adverse weather or bee diseases, but also presents logistical

show their skills on the 1st Thursday of each month [except August].

The first of these demonstrations will take place on Thursday 3rd March at 7.45pm in The Village Hall, Calver when David Robertson will present ‘Spring in My Step’ .

Following the raffle of David’s Flower Arrangements from the stage, light refreshments will be served. Also on Thursday 3rd March, 2011 SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE DUEand then MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR 2011 PROGRAMMES AND COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO SEE NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR JANET HAYTON ON 7TH APRIL AT 7.45PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL, CALVER. Tickets for this Special Demonstration on 7th April in The Village Hall, Calver at 7.45pm will be on Sale for Visitors who are always welcome at any meeting. There is free parking and very easy, level access.For more information please ring 01433 630161

Thursday 3rd February 2011: Derwent Valley Flower Club

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Please ring 01433 630161 for more information.Pauline Booker

challenges.Chino Henriques, the manager, has

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We hope to be able to talk about our trip at some future event, but in the meantime do ask us any questions you would like to.Peter Bird (01629 813087)

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Then and Now........................The Picture above was taken in Great Longstone Village in 1909, the picture below was taken from the same place in front of 'The Cross' in 2011. Notice how the horse and cart in the distance has been replaced by a Landrover. The War Memorial is in place in the later picture and a new building on the left. Long term residents of Great Longstone will probably see many changes that are not very obvious to the more recent residents. It was strange taking the photograph and thinking that 102 years ago someone stood in the same place taking a photograph, I wonder how many people had stood in the same spot and what they thought as they looked down through the village.................

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Christmas Tree FestivalFor ten days All Saints’ was transformed into a magical feast of colour and light. 75 different local groups together with the Churches of Bakewell and surrounding area and all aspects of All Saints’ Church itself combined to create this thrilling and uplifting spectacle. True, fewer people were able to enjoy it, due to the difficult weather conditions, than might have done, but that did not diminish the beauty or value of the display.

Organists, pianists, violinists, guitarists delighted us; refreshments sustained us; talented young musicians of Bakewell inspired us and the Southside Jazz Band entertained us. The Services enabled us to appreciate the Festival in the context of Advent and it provided a perfect vehicle to help us prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus at Christmas.

The profile of the Friends of Bakewell Parish Church was raised, its membership increased and its resources enhanced, all of which will

DDDC Chairman’s Community Award Scheme

Councillor Mrs Jennifer Radford is inviting nominations for this year’s Chairman’s Community Award Scheme.Councillor Mrs Radford said: “There are so many people who make a real difference in Dales life and an extra special contribution to their communities. We want to hear about them.“That’s why we are appealing for information about people who deserves recognition for their selfless dedication to helping others. For example, they may raise money for charity or good causes, give up their time for the local community or be a young person dedicated to the care of an older family member.“The District Council wants to recognise their efforts on behalf of the communities they serve.”Individuals or groups can be nominated for awards. Last year’s winners included Itene Otty of Chelmorton for her work in the local community and

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contribute to the safeguarding of the future of the Church Building. This will benefit, not only the worshipping congregation but also the town, the community, the many visitors and all who appreciate the architectural and historical value of this Parish Church. There is great cause for thanksgiving.

In addition to all this, the Festival made a surplus of about £2750, which has gone into the Friends of Bakewell Parish Church account and will help fund future repairs to the Church building.Peter Bird Festival Organiser

A sad farewell....A sad end to the life of the old Great Longstone Fire Tenders Garage.During the Second World War it was used to store the fire watching equipment – helmets, stirrup pumps, and so on. There were about 15 fire watchers and the site would have been in the centre of their territory, which included the whole of Longreave Lane as well as Great Longstone village.

It was reduced to ashes in late January.

It has been to some an eyesore but to many a memory of times past, to others a landmark to the entry of the field in winter for the best slope for sledging down. It has been gradually getting more and more delapidated as the years have gone by and has now gone to the place where old garages go to.Editor

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A student told me that surveillance cameras had been placed in the bar where she worked. Her reaction was anger. She and the other staff had always been honest, she said, not least because they felt that the owners had trusted them. Now they felt they were not. The result was that she felt alienated from the owners who she viewed with resentment, and she admitted that she might now help herself to drinks or snacks and turn a blind eye if she noticed others pilfering. After all that was the behaviour installing the cameras expected from them. How ironic that the very thing the surveillance cameras were trying to guard against became more likely because of their presence.

CCTV is now a feature of our society. Walk down a city street and cameras will watch you. Go into a shop, a bank or a bar and cameras will record your behaviour. Schools have them and they follow your journey as you drive your car. And it is not just CCTV. Your mobile phone means you can be tracked, a credit card shows what you have been buying and loyalty cards reveal your preferences. If you subscribe to Facebook or such social networks huge amounts of personal information becomes accessible, never mind those who hack into your computer or listen to your phone conversations.

National security and the fight against crime are cited as justifications for widespread surveillance, but commercial interests are also i m p o r t a n t . K n o w i n g wh a t a n individual buys and where they shop means that advertising can be targeted and advantage taken of your spending power.

As surveillance becomes an accepted feature of our society those who question the degree to which we

are now observed may be regarded as cynical or paranoid. Yet from the Christian perspective uneasiness, in fact, reflects an understanding of what it is to be human, and what we need to be human.

A nyo n e wh o p ra c t i c e s s e l f -examination, reflecting on behaviour and motives, thoughts and desires, recognizes the allure of power and how easily it can be abused. Surveillance gives immense power to individuals and institutions. It is not cynical to expect this power to be wrongly used. If the technology is there people will use it and human nature suggests it will be abused.

Nor are those who question the widespread use of surveillance paranoid. Privacy is a necessary part of being human. It allows us the autonomy to shape and choose how we live. Privacy is an essential ingredient to freedom. Trust, friendship and love also need privacy. It gives the space for them to grow since a shared privacy allows the intimacy on which friendship and love depend; and who would wish to initiate any self-disclosure if they were conscious that others were watching? Far from promoting the general happiness and good of society surveillance undermines it. Yours sincerely,Fr Christopher Benson

Notes from St. GilesHas anybody spotted any Snowdrops yet? With the sunny days we are having, even though it is frosty in the mornings, you can feel that spring can’t be too far away, and the early evenings are slowly getting a bit brighter.

This is just the thing we need to lift us after all the gloomy weather.

The time between Christmas and Lent, gives us a space to collect our thoughts and settle down after all the hurly-burly of celebrations. It will be a real bonus if the brighter weather helps to chase away the debilitating viruses that have been doing the rounds and making so many people feel poorly.

At this time of year we need to give thanks to God for all those who look after people who need special care, all of those vulnerable people, of any age, who are disabled in mind or mobility. It takes a very special committment from all those in the caring professions.

All those who dedicate their lives working in nursing homes, hospices and in the homes of the ill and frail are very special people.

Panic is setting in now as the Pantomime performances draw closer. We are frantically trying to remember our lines and cues and which props are needed at any given time, but everything is gradually coming together and we are still laughing together during rehearsals. I think I am getting to know my lines, but in the words of Eric Morecombe, “not necessarily in the right order”. We will get it right so please come and join us in the fun and games. we are aiming to get posters up shortly.

St. Giles Choir is also preparing for the first Three Choirs Festival at Bakewell Church, which is also in early March. We always like to keep ourselves well occupied.Take care everyone.

Pam Smith

Women’s World Day of Prayer

There will be an ecumenical service in St. Giles Parish Church on Friday 4th March at 4pm for Women’s World Day of Prayer. The speaker is the Rev’d May Gladwyn who will talk on the subject “How Many Loaves Have You?”. The service has been prepared by the Christian women of Chile. Everybody is welcome and refreshments will be served. Please note that the service time is at 4pm and not 7pm as it has been in previous years.All are welcome.Janet Byrne

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Wednesday 2nd February. Candlemas

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Sunday 6th February. 5th before Lent. Proper 1

8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Sunday Eucharist

(Wardlow)11.00am Morning Worship

6.30pm Evensong

Wednesday 9th February10.15am Eucharist

Sunday 13th February. 4th before Lent. Proper. 2

11.00am Parish Eucharist6.30pm Evensong

Sunday 20th February. 3rd before Lent. Proper.. 3

8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Morning Worship

(Wardlow)11.00am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm Evensong

Sunday 27th February. 2nd before Lent

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20th FEB. - 10.30AM MR. RON ABBOTT

27th FEB. - 10.30AM SISTER MAVIS PLATER

February in the GardenROSES - Support Bushes lashed by wind and firm in soil around them.

LAWNS - Aerate and scarify in dry conditions. Apply lawn sand and moss killer.

HERBACEOUS PLANTS - Clear any remaining dead tops; top dress borders with a complete fertiliser and fork inbetween plants.

SWEET PEAS - Break down and tread down soil on planting site. Erect supports for plants to be grown on cordon system.

DAHLIAS - Examine stored tubers, plunge in a bucket of water overnight if shrivelled.

FLOWERS FROM SEED - Plan Spring planting. Lightly fork beds prepared for annuals, working in a dressing of bone meal.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS - Start propogation of cuttings under glass.

GLADIOLI - Sprout corms in a greenhouse at 10 deg. Centigrade for early planting.

GREENHOUSE - Move dormant Fuschias, spray with water to encourage growth. Sow seeds of Tomatoes for planting in April in a cool greenhouse. Prune indoor climbers.

FRUIT - Continue planting when suitable. Cover with cloches, strawberries planted for early fruiting.

VEGETABLES - Buy or order Potato tubers for early crops and sprout them in a light, frost proof room or shed. Plant Shallots.

GENERAL TASKS - Destroy weeds under hedges with weedkiller.

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Saturday Morning Waste Collection Dates

Wardlow 18th March 201107.45-09.15 Stop on requestLittle Longstone 19th March 201107.45 -09.00 by the telephone box.Great Longstone 19th March201109.15-10.45 by the war memorial.Other WasteStonegravels, Chesterfield is open seven days a week.Also a new recycling facility at Buxton is available. The Waterswallows Household Waste Recycling Centre is on Waterswallows Road and is open 8:30am-6pm every day.

A Note From The EditorThank you to all the readers who submit material for publication and especially to those who regularly send in their articles.

The deadline for copy for the next issue is Thursday 17th February.Please remember to include your name and contact details with any copy that is submitted.

Failure to do so may result in the editor being unable to publish your copy. Please also be aware that issues of Under The Edge are uploaded to the Internet.

The editors and management committee do not necessarily endorse opinions expressed in articles and adverts.

Subscript ions are avai lable ; please contact Liz McDonald, Tel (01629) 640171. Other enquiries and correspondence to:

Haven Cottage, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TS

Email: editor@ute.org.uk

Ashenfell Surgery Church Lane, Baslow

www.ashenfellsurgery.co.uk 01246 582216

District Nursing Team: 01246 584903 Surgery Fax: 01246 583867 Community Matron: 01246 584903Dispensary: 01246 582366 Health Visitor: 01246 583270

Opening hours:The Surgery is open all day (including lunchtimes) Monday to Friday 8.00am–6.30pm & Saturday mornings 8.30 – 11.00am (pre-booked appointments)(We are closed on public holidays)Closed for Training – the Surgery will be closed for Staff Training on the afternoon of Wednesday 23 February 2011 – 12.30 pm until 5pm

For Emergencies Call:- 01246 582216

Bakewell Medical CentreButts Rd, Bakewell

www.bakewellmedicalcentre.net0844 477 3408

(from abroad – 0870 423 0416)Normal Surgery Opening Times Mon 8am to 8.30 pm (unless it’s a bank holiday), Tues 8am to 6.30 pm, Wed 7am to 6.30 pm, Thurs and Fri 8am to 6.30 pm. We do not close for lunch.Closed for Training The Surgery will be closed for training on 23rd February 2011 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm (surgery will re-open at 4.30pm).

Credit/Debit Card Payment Facility – We can now accept payments over £14

via credit/debit card. We do still accept payments by cheque and cash.

Whats OnLittle Longstone Parish Meeting - Mon 31St January 7:30pm Hobbs Café,

Monsal HeadFoLS Quiz Night – Fri 4th February phone 640377 for detailsGt Longstone Parish Council Meeting – Wed 9th February 7:30pm village hallUnder the Edge Committee meeting – Thu 10th February 7:30pm White

LionFoLS Poetry & Folk - Wed 16th February 7:30pm Crispin InnPenguins & Huskies – Sat 19th February 7:30pm Ashford War Memorial

InstituteLark Rise to Candleford – Wed 2nd March 7:30pm Ashford War Memorial

InstituteDerwent Valley Flower Club – Thu 3rd March 7:45pm Calver Village HallWomens World Day of Prayer – Fri 4th March 4pm St Giles’ Church

The Bakewell Oxfam Supporters Group

invite you toA Grand Jumble Sale

Monday 14th.March 9.30am. -12.30pm.

at Bakewell Town Hall.There will be stalls selling

Clothes,Bric-a-Brac,Toys,Home Produce,Jewellery*,Books and a Tombola and a Traidcraft Stall.Refreshments will be available.

Entrance 30p.

Neil’s TaxiGreat Longstone

AIRPORTSFUNCTIONS

PARTIESTEL: 07816 201746

All work undertaken by a N.P.T.C. qualified Arborist

Full Liability Insurance assured to British Standard 3998

Crown Lifting, Re-Shaping, Felling, Stump Removal etc.

Advice on selecting new tree speciesSeasoned Hardwood logs for sale

Delivered Free Composted Wood Chip available

ideal for mulching.Free competitive estimates –

without obligation.For Professional Service &

Expert Advice contact:Daniel Fischer

01246 582724 Home 07795 508850 Mobile

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