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ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW

No. 153 October 2011 60P ISSN 1466-8211

Horticultural Happiness

Winning the most points in the junior section at Longstone Horticultural Show and a winner for the second year running, Matthew advises next year’s eager competitors to:

1) Plan ahead2) Leave time the night before for last minute preparations3) Be imaginative!

Winners included Isabella Frost,and Ella Cox. for their vegetable monsters, Mr and Mrs Stephenson, for their sweet peas and Mrs Taft who won most points in the baking section.

Matthew’s top tips for success..

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FARMING NOTES SEPTEMBER 2011Referring to last month’s letter about dogs on the land, I would like to add the following:

A few years ago, one of Tom’s best pedigree Charolais’ cows, Tara, had a difficult calving and after a long period of trying to get her in calf again with no success, he decided to try her on a course of embryo transplants. Although this would be a very expensive procedure, it would be a way of keeping Tara’s bloodline. She was taken to a specialist farm in the Midlands where she stayed for several weeks. They managed to flush four fertile embryos that were then frozen. Back home, four young heifers were selected to be the recipients. After a course of treatment to get their fertility cycles at the same time, a French vet, who is skilled at this procedure, implanted Tara’ s embryos into them.

Six weeks later, we were thrilled when the vet confirmed that three of the heifers were pregnant - a good result! They were put on the land by the Monsal Trail to graze the autumn grass and wait for their calves to be born. Can you imagine our disappointment when after a couple of months, one of them aborted her calf? We put it down to one of those things that just happen but when a second one aborted a few weeks later, we knew there was a problem. They were then brought home and the vet came to take blood samples for testing. A few weeks later, the results came back to say that the heifers had aborted due to an infection called Neospora which is picked up from grazing grass contaminated by dog faeces.

The land they grazed is used by dog owners– some are conscientious but others just make use of it as a dog’s toilet. Please remember that this is our land which we let the public cross, treat it with respect and clean up after your dog; and we might avoid this upsetting and expensive episode in the future.

One bright point is that the third recipient produced a healthy heifer calf – Bleaklow Electra.

Roger Cox

Photo: Tara’s offspring – Bleaklow Electra.

The Good Old Days?We’ve heard about the

“good old days”And I suppose they weren’t too bad.

With rationing & shortages There was not much to be had!But you could leave your doors unlocked without a fear in sightThat you’d be robbed or stabbed

or murdered in the night.The kids could play out in the street

With whips & tops, or “snobs”Without you being worried

That they’d be attacked by “yobs”.But now with all the “progress”That we’re told about each day

The kids are always stuck indoorsThey don’t go out to play.

With DVD’s & Videos, TV channels by the scoreThe kids don’t go outside They think it’s just a bore.

Sometimes I sit and wonderIf in some far off days,

The times that we now live inwill be called “The Good Old Days”.

Annette Littlewood.Local History Interest

Thank you to all who responded to our article on the Longstone Echo and to those who contribute stories of local interest. Please look out for more in future issues.Please send in any more stories or photographs about our villages.

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Jet Jazz Collective performance of The

Derbyshire SuiteBurton Institute, Winster. Sunday October 9th at 8pm. Tickets on the door £5, under 16's £3. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles.

On October 8th and 9th the Jet Jazz Collective will spend the weekend rehearsing and creating new music in the Burton Institute.

The Derbyshire Suite, inspired by Derbyshire landscapes, was first performed in July 2011 by The Jet Jazz Collective in Stanton in Peak and received a standing ovation. The musicians now plan to develop the Suite and to add some new pieces.

The music, with titles like Storm over Derbyshire, Derbyshire Jig, Mills and Hills Mines and Moors, draws on various styles and it all has a strong jazz influence with improvisation an important component.

The eight musicians who recently formed Jet Collective want to find new ways to create and perform their music and new venues and audiences to perform to. The musicians, all from the East Midlands, who had never played together previously, met in July 2011 for a weekend. They created eight new pieces of music. Not knowing what they would produce, they jumped in at the deep end and arranged a public performance for the Sunday evening. Fortunately this was a great success and the collective got an ecstatic reception with standing ovations. One young music lover said this was possibly the best thing he had ever heard.

The musicians come from various musical backgrounds, all having jazz as a common love. Karen Clegg’s voice is dark and smoky, Steve Salfield and Sara Littlefield are both fine expressive sax players. On keyboards Wendy Kirkland and Paul Biggins both play brilliantly

Oxfam Supporters' GroupInvite you to a Rich Meal, Poor Meal

Friday October 14th. 12.45.pm-promptat Bakewell Methodist Church Hall, Matlock Street.

For those who have not met Rich Meal, Poor Meal events, they involve the acting out of inequality. Only one in ten ticket holders eat the 'rich meal', while the rest make do with a bowl of soup. Experiencing such inequality, however briefly, brings the statistics of world inequality alive.

There will be a short quiz and Jenna Wills (Oxfam Programme Manager) will give a brief illustrated talk.

Tickets £6 are available from Bakewell Bookshop and must be bought in advance. For further information ring Sue on 07825641064.

and (we would ask guests not to bring alcohol into the Methodist Church Hall). Thank you all very much once again.Jill Gowdey (for Oxfam Supporters' Group)

and bring different interpretations. Reg Clegg and Pat Sprakes both double on guitar and bass. Reg brings a strong funk and blues influence while Pat is a jazz guitar virtuoso. Clive Loveday is a wonderful jazz drummer who has a rare ability to listen and interact with the harmony and melodies. You can hear live recording of Jet Collective on http://www.jetcollective.org

A Service of Light To remember those who

have died.There will be a special service of commemoration at St Giles on Sunday 30th October at 6.30pm. This will take the form of a simple evening service containing music, prayers, readings and an opportunity for reflection.

The names of those who have died will be read out and there will be anopportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one if you wish.

Bereavement can be a difficult time as reminders of a loved one surround us in our lives. This service is offered in the hope that it may be one way to encourage and to comfort people at those difficult points in the journey.I would like to extend a very warm invitation to anyone who would liketo attend this service. The service will last about forty-five minutes and finish with tea or coffee. I very much hope you will be able to come.The first weeks and months following bereavement can often be a particularly difficult time; if there is anything that I, or the members of St Giles’Church can do to help, please do get in touch.

Fr Christopher Benson (Vicar). Phone 01629 640257

Harvest ThanksgivingWelcome to Church for Harvest

Thanksgiving!There is a service in St Giles’

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Great Longstone Medical First Responder.

I am writing to introduce myself and explain a little about the local project I am involved in. One or two of you may have met me already as I went operational around the 6th. of March.

The project is a Medical First Responder Scheme, operated by the East Midlands Ambulance Service. This means that if you make a 999 call to the Ambulance Service you may also be sent a Medical First Responder who has a large range of advanced medical equipment and can usually arrive before the ambulance as responders live with you in the community. Basically the idea is to speed up the arrival of care in rural communities. There are several responders in the area and we normally work to a maximum of 5 mile radius from our homes.

Due to this being done in our own time responders are not available 24/7, just when we have the personal time to devote to it.

L o c a l ly we a re ex p e r i e n c e d paramedics and carry a large range of equipment and treatments. We provide where appropriate, a blue light rapid response in our own cars, so you may see us out on the road responding to some other persons emergency. We have ID cards and

usually will be wearing our yellow ambulance jackets, fleeces or full ambulance service uniform, uniform may be rare in my case.

I have been involved in ambulance emergency work for over 30 years and was one of the first paramedics in Derbyshire with over 20 years of experience.

There are some simple measures everyone can take to help themselves and the emergency services when you have a crisis. These 30 years of experience have taught me one lesson over and over again, often the hardest part of any emergency call is not the treatment, it is finding the patient, especially when you are looking for the address alone. So please next time you are stood outside your house stop for a moment and really look at it.

Is your house number really prominently displayed, is it big and bold and in a contrasting colour to its background? This is even more important for house names. If we pass a named house we have no way of knowing until we still have not found you at the end of the road and then have to come back trying again. It all takes time. A prominent name easily visible and readable from the road and from car height is vital.

I once went to a house I really had trouble finding, and we get anxious knowing you need us and we are very

close but cannot find you. Finally a neighbour pointed out the house, where I was met with “Well lad it’s a big enough sign, made it myself when we moved in 1950” I got on with the job. The ambulance crew easily found the house with the car stood on the drive blue light flashing. As I left the house I had a look and sure enough the sign was a beauty, big bold and beautifully carved. However since it was put up 50 years ago the hedge had grown and you would have had to be walking past and nine feet tall to see it.

So, have a look at your names and numbers and imagine a stranger trying to find it in the dark and wet. It also helps couriers deliver your Christmas parcels.

Finally many of our village postal addresses don’t actually portray where the house is, so when you make your 999 call at the end do give any extra helpful directions, i.e. near the pub, the outside lights are on, there is a red Ford in the drive, it’s up behind the shop. These are all good pointers. Someone doing star jumps at the front door is excellent.

Please mention these things to your friends and relatives in surrounding villages.

Well I do hope we don’t meet up but thanks for reading so far.

Tom Bailey MFR

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‘Thank you ‘ 'Fete Queen Challenge'

‘When you excitedly run home to tell your mum the news that you are to be the village fete queen, don't be surprised if she goes into a two week period of denial!’ We owe many thank-you’s to those who helped us to get our act together. Thanks first to attendants Hannah and Phoebe and especially Andrea for early advice (a tried and tested fete queen aficionado). Also to recent

and outgoing fete queens Ailis and Hayley for their offers of help and for lending key equipment like tiaras!. Clare Benson was the first of many to say 'Yes' when we asked if she might be able to alter the dress. Roger Cox then said, 'Yes' to driving the trailer for a float that Robert Thornhill kindly offered to lend. John Fawcett procured a gazebo (inspired weather forcasting!). Christine said 'Yes' to ordering sweeties in time and Su Woollen found herself making a wonderful lion mask at the last hour. Lucy Thornhill donated many lovely blooms, from Longstone Nursery, greatly admired. As always Mike Hirst, and, this year with his Australian friend, driving their fabulous automobiles, provided royal transportation.

Thank you too to all the willing parents who turned out smiling children to take part in 'Titania's Troupe'. They won first overall prize in the fancy dress. Well done to them. Fay and Alison Waltho

Longstone Junior Fell Race 2011

Beautiful sunshine, a fly past by the Red Arrows - all was set for a great junior race. Ben Dawson sprinted home in14 minutes 13 seconds with the third fastest time since the race was first held in 2003. The battle for second and third saw Toby Dawson putting on a determined sprint to come in at 14 minutes 46 seconds,

with George Whawell pipped by 1 second! The first junior girl home was Tessa Andrews in 22 minutes 5 seconds and the first infant girl was Phoebe Whawell (23:39). There were sterling performances with personal best times – well done everyone.

The event cannot run without a huge amount of help. Many thanks to all those who helped with registration, marshalling, “sweeping” and time keeping – some have been doing it since 2003! Thanks also to Roger and Ian Cox, Peter and Jennifer Rowson, and Sarah Newton for providing access.Thanks to everyone for a very enjoyable event with great sportsmanship and support for all the runners.Sara Barrett

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The dark nights are approaching and I have frequently written about domestic security measures so I think for the moment enough has been said on that particular theme, however the threat to your security not only comes in the physical presence of a thief but now more frequently by stealth over the internet or by telephone.

Numerous reports are received each day to our force contact centre relating to information from the public about internet or telephone scams. These scams are very diverse in composition, clever and well thought out. However there are some very basic things that you can do to protect yourself.

Phone calls- Only speak to people you know and trust; have nothing to do with these silver tongued prospective thieves, to be honest be short and to the point and put the telephone down. If you didn’t ask that company to call you then have nothing to do with them. If the calls persist then I would suggest that you leave the phone off the hook for a while, they will get fed up talking to themselves and realise you are not going to be a soft touch. You may wish to seek help from The Malicious calls advice line 0800 666700, or if you want to speak to a malicious calls advisor then ring 0800 661 441. or Consumer direct 08454040506

Police News from PC Lowe

Internet e-mails – If you don’t recognise the sender then don’t open the e-mail and press delete straight away. An e-mail from an unknown source may contain a Trojan virus that can do untold damage to your computer, also capture your personal details and access codes. The senders of these e-mails, just like the phone callers, promise the earth but I am sure you have heard the expression that “There is nothing free in this world”

If you have responded and given your details to a complete stranger via telephone or on an e-mail then you’re probably on your way to having your identity copied, your bank account emptied and your credit cards used by the thieves. You will then enter a dark world of filling forms to change credit cards and monitor bank accounts and worry how your identity is being used by criminals, all of which you may have avoided if you had heeded the above advice.

You may have seen from a recent national television documentary that these thieves often operate from foreign countries such as Australia or the African countries and are very hard to track down.

My final comment is that of the written word on computers or other high tech mobiles. In short, threats, abuse, intimidation or nastiness written on any technology under whatever disguise, can be traced by the cooperation that we have from service providers. The matter can then easily be dealt with by the provisions under the Malicious Communications Act. 2002. You will note the recent national press and TV Coverage of the person who was sent to prison for a serious commission of an offence under this act.Remember that you can always give information anonymously via Crime stoppers on 0800555111PC 616 Kevin Lowe

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Police press releaseOperation Calanthia has been set up to tackle the growing problem of theft of metal such as copper, lead, iron and steel.

It is thought the increasing demand for metals has led to an increase in prices and in turn led to more thefts.

The operation, which will run until the end of the year, will include enforcement action against those involved in the crime as well as raising awareness with local businesses and groups about the issue.

O f f i c e r s w i l l b e i d e n t i f y i n g potentially vulnerable premises across the county, such as churches, schools and building sites, and offering them appropriate crime prevention advice and property marking.

They will pay regular visits to scrap metal merchants to remind them of the legislation around the receiving and recording of metal and encouraging them to contact the police around suspicious people.

T h e re w i l l a l s o b e p l a n n e d enforcement action at selected times and dates to target those involved in stealing and conveying metal in the first place.

Superintendent Debbie Mathews, of the Force's Operational Support department, is leading the initiative.

"What people do not always appreciate is the impact the thefts have on the local community but also the danger such thefts pose.

"Churches are often targeted for lead but the price someone will receive for the lead taken will bear no comparison to the repair costs the church will face.

"Electrical substations, railway lines and building sites are also regularly targeted.’

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"These crimes have a major impact on organisations, schools, hospitals, churches, businesses and lead to an increase in fear in the neighbourhoods we police.”

"We will be carrying out some co-ordinated activity targeting those involved in this crime and trying to raise awareness with scrap metal merchants and the public at large about what to look out for."

Popular metals that are being stolen in Derbyshire include copper, lead, iron, steel, aluminium and precious metals, including those from catalytic converters.

Typical locations where thefts are occurring include rai lway lines, high voltage sub stations, telecommunications systems and masts, water works, hospitals/schools, residential properties, building sites, scrap yards, storage yards and depots, builders merchants, stately homes, cemeteries, farms, churches and statues and memorials.

‘Operation Welland’ launched to tackle a recent

rise in thefts from carsPolice in the Derbyshire Dales have

launched a new operation to combat a recent rise in thefts from cars in the area.

Operation Welland will see an increase in patrols and officers are urging drivers to take measures to protect their property.

Figures have revealed that there was a rise in thefts from cars and vans in August when compared to the previous month. In Matlock, there were four crimes of this nature in July and 14 in August. In Ashbourne, the number rose from two to 11 and in Bakewell, there was a rise from four to seven.

Items stolen include bags, wallets, cash, tools and other expensive items.

Cash was taken from an unlocked car

in Doveridge on August 18, tools were taken by a thief who smashed a van window in Wirksworth on August 17 and on August 27, a laptop and digital camera were stolen from a secure car left in a Bamford car park.

Officers across the dales will increase patrols in order to tackle the problem. If any vehicles are found to be unlocked, or if property has been left on display, officers will seek to find the owner and advise them.

Beauty spot car parks will also be included in the patrols.

Police are encouraging drivers to take the following steps to prevent their vehicles being targeted:

• Always make sure your vehicle is locked when you leave it and that windows are wound up

• Never leave anything on display. Take items such as bags and wallets with you, or put them in the boot

• Park in a well-lit area where possible

• Park your car in your garage, if you have one

• Consider investing in a steering wheel lock

• Contact the police if you see someone acting suspiciously around parked cars, especially if they are going onto driveways and trying car doors.

Inspector Bryan Hall, who is in charge of policing in the dales, said: “While it’s disappointing that we saw a rise in thefts in August, there are many precautions people can take to protect themselves.

“The main trend we are seeing is that thieves are going into unlocked cars to steal items, particularly in Ashbourne.

“The Derbyshire Dales is generally a safe place to live and this may bring with it a relaxed sense of security among some residents. Please be vigilant when it comes to your property. It only takes a moment to remove your personal belongings from your car or take your tools from the

back seat into the house.”Anyone with information about car

crime or metal theft should call police on 0345 123 33 33 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Tickets given to riders for using Restricted Byway

Four off-road motorcyclists have been given £60 penalty tickets after they were found riding along a Restricted Byway.

High Rake is a Restricted Byway and officers had been carrying out checks on the signage to make sure they were in place and clearly visible ahead of a forthcoming enforcement day.

Enforcement and information project days are held throughout the year as part of Operation Blackbrook, a long-term partnership initiative which was set up to reduce the impact of irresponsible off-roading on local residents and the countryside following public concerns.

PC Kevin Lowe, coordinator of Operation Blackbrook said: “The Peak District National Park is here for everyone to enjoy, however it is extremely important that visitors, particularly in this case, riders of off-road motorcycles only use lawful tracks which are called Byways Open to All Traffic.

“The police will take positive action against any rider or driver who transgresses onto any footpath, Restricted Byway or Bridleway and we are working together with many members of the community, groups and agencies who have an interest in passing information to the police about illegal use of these specific areas.”

PC Lowe added: “I would encourage all riders or drivers who wish to experience driving approved Byways Open To All Traffic to join an approved club such as the Green Lane Association or The Trail Riders Fellowship.”

Riders and drivers can also find out more information on legal and responsible off-roading on by visiting the website: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/vehicles or www.trailwise.org.

The men, who all l ive in the Derbyshire area, were issued with non-endorsable penalty notices which must be paid within 28 days.

Anyone with information should call police on 0345 123 33 33 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Parish Council NotesThe public meeting opened at 7.30pm with a short overview of recent police notices from PC Lowe. He reminded us that this would sadly be his last meeting since he will retire on October 31st after serving this community as ‘Beat Officer’ since 2002 and having been in the police force since 1978! While looking forward to doing some gardening and fishing he may also be thinking of taking on a small part-time job. No doubt like many retirees he will be busier than ever. PC Phil Maycock is to take his place as the ‘eyes and ears’ for the local area. Phil has already been busy visiting the school and getting to grips with the large area he must cover. It is so big PC Lowe warns, that we may not see him very often. Luckily PC Lowe also advised that we are virtually crime free…..long may it continue.

He did mention that someone has been knocking on doors and windows in Edge View Drive and running away, but the culprit may be known to the police. Also someone was arrested on the Edge for being in possession of cannabis but they ‘weren’t from round here’.

The next meeting of the Area Villages Community Forum is to be held on October 3rd in Beeley Village Hall at 7pm -8pm. He urged Great Longstone village to send someone to ensure our issues are considered.

A representative from the ‘Rocking the Boat’ Group requested that the Parish Council make their views known to the DCC and Peak Park concerning safety issues on Cherpit Lane. Group members were trying to secure traffic restrictions against motorised vehicles to improve safety to farmers and walkers on the lane.

The meeting opened at 7.45pm.Apologies for absence None noted,

all councillors were presentMinutes for July and August

meetings were approved.Play ground equipment and

development The new playground equipment has been ordered and the expected delivery date is the 17th October. Cllr Long, who has been dealing with all the arrangements, assisted by the Clerk suggested that a ‘final play’ may be organised to take place sometime before then. Thereafter few of the long enjoyed pieces of equipment may remain. The much loved ‘bigger’ swings and slide will be gone. There was discussion around the arrangements and planning

for protective fencing that may need to be financed by the PC. Vehicular access during the refurb. was also discussed.

The need for renovation of the tennis courts was also considered. Councillors did not believe the need great enough at the present time but that a future assessment should be planned for the Spring. The Chairman reminded councillors that a fund was being accumulated for tennis court repairs and that this should be used when the time was best. Any plan for improvement/ resurfacing would require several quotes and this seemed ill advised at the moment while there may be potential to replace with a MUGGA (Multi-purpose all weather surface). Potential grants available from Sports England were discussed. Cllr Long and the Clerk agreed to forward a grant application to them.Inspection of Council owned land

The Councillors had recently undertaken inspections of all the Parish Council land. Their findings were itemised under fourteen sites listed from A-N on the agenda. Specific issues arising related to:

c) The lime tree near the allotments. Potential dangers of this tree and its safety had been considered. The Council discussed a proposal from the Chair to share the costs of a professional inspection with Peak Park who had also agreed to share the cost of any required works. This would mean a cost of £65 to the PC. Councillors unanimously agreed this would be beneficial.

d) The appropriate methods for cleaning the cross and war memorial had been investigated by the clerk. She had been advised that it should not be cleaned other than by a professional since this could cause damage. (No-one must be tempted to go out with a bucket and a scouring brush.) Cllr Thompson advised that cleaning off dry moss with a light brush stroke is permitted and he volunteered to do this prior to Remembrance Day. This was agreed.

e) The bus shelter area had been cleared of vegetation.

g) The posts at the bottom of the school drive were discussed. These are evidently wobbly due to large food lorries bumping into them. Repair or replacement was discussed. Quotes had been obtained. It was agreed to accept the cheaper quote that effectively repaired and reset existing stones for £300. Cllrs agreed they

should be fractionally lower and reset in a very secure base to avoid similar problems in the future.

k) The Councillors were pleased that the plan to dig out the hedge near the tennis courts had a attracted some correspondence. Villagers had noted that the hedge offers homes to much bird and wildlife. In fact it was unlawful to disturb nesting birds so any cutting would need to be done outside of the nesting period. It also was very efficient as a screen to local housing and ‘catching stray tennis balls’.

The Chairman pointed out that it does not actually qualify as a hedgerow so there was no legal reason why it should not be uprooted. However in view of the representations made it was suggested that the north side (only) should be cut back by a specialist so that a non-specialist might keep it in good order. It was agreed that it should be done between February and early March.

l) Some fencing around the rec had been requested by residents but this was to be further discussed and a potential height proposed.

Jubilee Celebrations 2012 Cllrs discussed the possibility of inviting a group of interested parties to get together and make some plans for various events that might be underwritten by the PC.If you are interested in leading this exciting

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exciting adventure please contact the PC.Land Registration The belated registry of council land was now underway.Village Hall Management Committee Cllr Thompson has resigned. Cllr Long and Cllr Frankland will be the new PC representatives. Cllr Long advised that pictures and wall hangings were still to be returned to the walls now that refurbishment complete. This would happen in the near future. The insurance and quality mark certificates are also to go up.HOLME Meal Charity An historical charity set up for the poor of the villsge. It has about £7000 capital . The £500 spending money needs to be allocated by the three trustees. These remained as the Chairman Headington, Cllr Thompson and Cllr Long.Thornhill House had requested that the Parish Council be represented on their management committee. Unfortunately although the Chairman underlined the important roll the charity played in the village, he felt that there was no councillor that could contribute time to this cause at present. (Maybe someone from the village could be nominated by the PC to do this job on their behalf).Plans for Snow! The PC has been invited to set plans along with a budget for additional ploughing of roads that may be required this winter. Consideration was given to the importance of arranging extra gritting during particularly wintry conditions to keep the Cross clear. However this may not help those living on Edge View Drive. (If you have a view about winter gritting maybe you should contact the PC). The PC did agree that their snow message should be one that promoted neighbourliness, if clearing the drive and pavement in front of your house, please also help an elderly neighbour and don’t block others’ drives with your ‘cleared’ snow! Look out and help the elderly. The Council is potentially offering more grit to areas that clear their own pavements, but we may have missed the deadline for this option!!Finances The finances seem healthy with books balancing at £41,218.93. However the Chairman advised that most of this money was accounted for. Outgoings were discussed. A minor and unofficial late agreement was made to fund the engraving of the

junior fell race cup given that there were very few entrants this year and thus insufficient funds to finance it. This was agreed but it was a concern that no precedent had been set. The original four signatories Cllr Long, Wright, Thompson and Headington were retained as the signatories on the bank balance. The Audit inspector gave the finance books a clean bill of health and this will be displayed on the noticeboard.Planning application Councillors were surprised that the demolition of Shacklow had already taken place without approval. The submitted plans were reviewed and discussed. ‘No comment’ to be forwarded to Peak Park alongside ‘surprise at completed demolition.’Police matters: see separate page in this issuePrecept is to be discussed and set next monthChristmas tree Cllr Thompson advised that someone may be willing to sponsor or provide the tree. Cllrs agreed that the trees obtained from Haddon Estates over the past two years had been particularly good.Wreath for Remembrance Day to be ordered by Clerk

The meeting closed at 9.28 precisely/ Readers are reminded that these are only one interpretation of the meeting.

Please see official minutes on the PC noticeboard or come along to the next meeting on Wednesday October 12th at 7.30pmAlison Waltho

Horticultural Show 2011 Once again, very keen interest was shown by all who took part in the Horticultural Show in the Village Hall. Typical village competitive fun was the order of the day with good entries in the vegetable, flower and domestic sections. Entries for the Handicraft Section were slightly down despite the intoduction of a new trophy, The Holden Trophy, for the best exhibit that was won by Clare Benson.

Other trophies were shared by Dawn and Anna Gregory, Catherine Wright, , Roger Cox, Cath Cox, Sarah Stephenson, Judy Dilks, Pat Taft, Jennifer Rowson, and Matthew Barrett.

Thanks are very much owed to the judges, Jim Buttress (a Chelsea Flower Show and Britain in Bloom judge), Andy Hubbuck, David Torrington, Joyce Holden and Angela Dempsey for giving up their time and sound judging..Hugh Wright

Ella Cox’s Second Prize vegetable animals

Don’t miss your chance to enter next year’s show.Entr ies are welcomed and encouraged. Many diverse sections, from crafts to vegetables and flowers to photographs. Entries from all ages welcomed and we could really do with some more junior entrants..

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The ‘Babes in the Wood’ are coming to Bakewell

The Shoestring Players, Bakewell’s community pantomime company, will be staging performances of ‘Babes in the Wood’ this coming January.

We have had sell-out performances for the past two years since we began.

Anyone who might like to join the company in any capacity – cast, backstage, costumes, make-up, scenery etc. are invited to come along to the Newark room of All Saints’ Church on the evening of Thursday 6th October at 7.0pm.

Some parts are already cast by the Director, but other, smaller parts are still looking for the right people to play them. It could be you!

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AWARD SUCCESS FOR LONGSTONE SCHOOL

We are extremely proud to announce that Longstone School has been awarded the Brit ish Counci l ’s prestigious International School Award (ISA) in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

The International School Award was started in 1999 to recognise the schools leading the way in instilling and developing a global dimension into the learning experience of all our children and young people –it is managed by the British Council.

The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in international education, such as partner links with school overseas.

Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need to live and work as global citizens.

John Rolfe from the British Council, said “ Many congratulations to all the schools across the UK who have been successful in gaining the International

School Award. We’re very grateful to all the schools for their commitment to the enriching,creative and innovative international dimensions of teaching and learning. Their inspirational work is vital preparation for all our young people, helping them to better

understand their place in the world and supporting the development of their skills in an increasingly global economy”

2011 has seen more than 800 schools receive the International School Award accreditation –this includes a wide range of schools from a variety of different backgrounds and areas across the UK.

The award is now avai lable worldwide in countries such as India, Sri Lanka,Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus and Pakistan as part of the British Council’s Connecting Classrooms programme.

The ISA encourages and supports schools to develop an international e t h o s t h ro u gh o u t t h e s c h o o l , including a collaborative curriculum involving partner schools. Year round international activity and involvement of the wider community are important elements.

Jean Gledhill Chair of Governors

Longstone School needs your help

Have you a morning to spare? If so, would you like to join our team of

volunteers to listen to the children reading?

If you would like to join us in this enjoyable and rewarding task then please contact Mrs Martlew, via the office, on 01629 640377.

We are trying to catch up with the progress of ex - pupils and would love to hear from anyone who came to Longstone school in the last 8 -10 years or so. Please help us to follow your progress by contacting Mrs Martlew on the number above.

Thank you Jean Gledhill

Zulu’s teaching dance and music to the children

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Down 1. Third rock from the sun 2. Big cat 3. Companionable, non-physical 4. Ctomic number 1 6. Give assistance 7. Construct, make 8. Structure, building10. Haggle, trade14. Strange15. Somewhere safe to hide16. Section of a book21. Primary colour22. A score23. Mistake24. Promote, sanction26. Italian sauce28. Hint, idea29. Wicked, nasty

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Great nights out in October

Boots Beauty Evening – Low Pavement, Chesterfield - Monday 10th October – 7pm Includes: A beauty demo, a fantastic raffle and light refreshments Tickets £4 – to purchase contact Trish Wood on 07767 427107 or trishgrindleford@hotmail.com

Awesome Autumn Fundraiser – Dance the night away! Saturday 22nd October – Devonshire Arms, Baslow Music by local live band THE LIKEY ONES. Tickets only £12, includes light refreshments to purchase tickets contact Wendy Laidler on 01433 631471 or wandw.laidler@tiscali.co.uk

Helen’s Trust is a local charity supporting people of all ages with incurable illness to have the choice to stay at home. All Money raised from both these events will go to Helen’s Trust. If you would like more information or regular updates, please visit our website: www.helenstrust.org.uk and sign up for our Newsletter.

Patron: Duchess of Devonshire D.L. Registered Charity No. 1142370, Company No. 7655888 Main Office: Helen’s Trust, Unit 2, Granby Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ES Office Tel: 01629 812759 www.helenstrust.org.uk

Power to the peopleWell, love them or loathe them solar panels have come to the peak district and we, though perhaps one of the latest, won’t be the last.

Having considered the consequences for some time we decided to sign on the dotted line, sold the family silver and waited for the big day when we thought all our energy problems would be over. At what seemed like the speed of lightSPS Ltd. of Ilkeston sent in the scaffolding people and by the end of the following day all the panels, inverter, switches, meters and all sorts of wiring had been fitted.

Since it was 6 o’clock in the evening, our expectations for the day were not sky high but at least the little gizmo we have in the house to show us the energy levels was giving positive readings.

The following day started bright and early with the sun already high over Gt. Longstone so we donned the old dressing gown and rushed downstairs for our first ‘free’ cup of tea – wrong! It takes a long time for a kettle to boil with only 240W’s coming from the roof.

As the day progressed the true reality of solar photovoltaic energy started to dawn. Far from a nice constant level of power we had hoped for we actually get wildly variable peaks and hollows as each clear spell is dulled when an odd cloud drifted by. Other things also affect the results too, like high trees and our own chimney early in the morning before the sun comes round. The more observant of you may notice that our rowan tree is now slightly shorter than it was a few weeks ago though as yet we haven’t decided if open fires are a thing of the past, much of an issue as we feared.

Nevertheless if any of you are thinking of doing the same there are one or two issues you need to know. In reality we have not been able to successfully plan the use of power to significantly make savings in the amount of

energy we still have to buy from the grid. We think we will only actually save about £100 per year from free electricity. The salesman will tell you it is far more. Note to self – don’t believe what most salesmen tell you.

Beware of the rogue traders – make sure you employ a supplier who is a member of REAL, the trade body for the industry. We used a company who have an independent insurance organisation to cover us in case they go bust after they take the deposit, over the installation period or for a considerable number of years during an extended warranty we took out. Bear in mind that this industry has only been in business for a few years so not many companies have any track record and with about 6000 companies wanting your money there are going to be a few bad-uns about.

Make sure you get at least three quotes – this gets you into the jargon. Anyway our quotes were so similar that I suppose the usual has happened and they have all fixed the prices.

Bear in mind that it is going to be about 8 to 10 years before you get your money back so don’t buy the system if you are going to move soon, can’t afford to invest money over a long period etc.

Don’t be fooled into thinking it will add value to your house. From all the discussions we have had with local estate agents they think at best that it won’t devalue your house but it is unlikely to add value.

Decide if your roof needs repairing before you fit the panels.

Don’t go for one of the ‘free’ installation schemes. The legal implications of who owns the bits if you decide to move does not bear thinking about. Anyway the benefits are too small to be worth the grief of having your house covered in panels.

If you do decide to go ahead make sure you have it all done and dusted by April as all the rules change and the deal is unlikely to be anything like as good. At the moment there is a legal requirement for you to be paid for all the electricity you produce for the next 25 years, inflation proofed in line with the RPI and all income is free of tax.

Anyway it’s now all done – we are saving the planet - but does anyone know how deep I have to dig to find natural gas so I can cut down on the cost of my central heating?

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In Memory of Michael StuartThe village community has sadly lost one of its most active and well-loved members with the death on 03 September of Michael Stuart, a man of wry humour, strong humanitarian convictions and intellectual distinction. Many of you will know of his active involvement in local affairs and in particular remember him as the founder- president and a committed member of the Local History Group. Michael and Alison Stuart moved into Christmas Cottage in Little Longstone way back in 1979 with their three little girls. Originally from Beeston in Nottinghamshire, Michael had begun his career as an apprentice draughtsman, then served with the RAF in Malaya, as it then was, and Singapore before joining the Ministry of Defence in London as an electronics engineer. Over the years, sacrificing many hours of spare time to study, Michael steadily gained qualifications and eventually moved on to a post with responsibility for testing the electronic safety of hospital equipment, based in Edinburgh. The young family’s move to Derbyshire followed Michael’s appointment as scientific officer with the Health and Safety Executive, Based in Buxton, he frequently represented the HSE in places as far apart as Japan, Holland, India. France, Germany and the United States, scrupulously testing systems and equipment for companies eager to acquire the coveted British Safety Standard. As soon as he reached retirement age he was head-hunted for a six-month contract in Australia; but for the past dozen years his focus had been on the area that had become the family’s home.

His enormous thirst for knowledge led him to follow a WEA course in researching local history. With his newly-acquired ability to read early documents (many in medieval Latin) and characteristic intellectual rigour he was able to bring to light many forgotten details of the life of ordinary people in Little Longstone and the near-neighbourhood through the centuries. Michael researched and wrote many pamphlets over the years (including a history of the Congregational chapel where his eldest daughter, Olivia, was to marry and where he has himself now been laid to rest) but he will be remembered perhaps above all for researching and authoring the Millennium village book, a lively account of Little Longstone past and present.

Fittingly for a man who met his wife on an archeological dig (back in 1966 in London) Michael’s last project was the Fin Cop dig at Longstone Edge, which he helped to set up. Although the cancer that was eventually to take his life had been diagnosed in 2008 he and Alison were both involved in the work as long as his health held and Michael retained his scholarly fascination with the evidence of early settlement that the dig was able to reveal.

Further afield, he and Alison made the very best of their time together with journeys to Australia (where Olivia now lives with her young family), Thailand (home of daughter Flora and their youngest grandchild), Cambodia, Peru, Malaysia, and the Rhineland, together with short breaks in the UK – not forgetting many trips to UK destinations, especially Scotland, often to visit their middle daughter, Ellen and her family. Six grandchildren enormously enriched his life over the past few years and it’s fair to say that although this most stoical and modest of men had much to be proud of, it was his family that Michael recognised as his greatest achievement.

novel children’s toys. Look out for the Noah’s ark mobile on page 55 and the red bus on p56. There are some beautiful wooden items on p74 and the really quirky wine glasses on p66. Or what about a gift for life – see p91?

All these items will provide vital income to help some family somewhere to earn their own living. Every £10 you spend will provide an hour’s work for one of our producers.

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Sales this month totalled £580 including £167 at the Oxfam Open Gardens Day and £51 after the Civic Service at All Saint’ Church. Christmas orders are already starting to come in. Please remember that items do sell out so it is worth getting your orders in early. If you haven’t yet received an up to date catalogue please ask.

There will be a Coffee Morning and Sale in the Newark Room at All Saints’ Church, Bakewell from 10.30am – 12noon on Saturday October 1st. If you miss that one there will be another, same time, same place on November 5th. The whole range of Christmas cards willl be on view and you can place orders for them or any other times as well as stocking up on your regular foodstuffs. Refreshments will be available at the Open Door café in site.

Don’t forget that Advent candles and calendars are available as well as some

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My Dear Friends,Halfway through the 19th century most men, when they attended church, wore a smock. The smock was the simple dress of a farm labourer and of those who worked in the countryside. At that time half the population still lived in villages and worked on farms. The smock was cheap and easy to make; in many ways it was a symbol of the countryside and agriculture. In 1861 the population of England (excluding Wales) was 19m. 40 years later it was 30 ½ m and all of this increase went into the towns. In fact the countryside saw a drop in population.

While the smock was appropriate dress for the farm worker, the factoryworker soon regarded it as old-fashioned. In the town a suit was what you wore, but a suit could not easily be made at home, it had to be bought froma tailor. For many factory workers a suit could not easily be afforded on their wages, and one result of this was that, because they had nothing proper to wear, they stopped attending church. Of course this was not the only reason people stopped. The move from small village to town disrupted the social ties that had existed and which had encouraged attendance; many of the growing towns simply did not have churches where the new housing was located; and in the churches there were pews rented by the small number of affluent families leaving the poor with nowhere to sit if they came. Although we tend to think of Victorian times as a period when churches were full, there was in fact a decline in church going, and whole sections of society found themselves alienated from the church. The reasons for this, however, suggests that the decline in church attendance sometimes has less to do with matters of belief than social change. Even today surveys reveal that of those who do not belong to another religion – Islam, Hinduism etc – a large majority still describe themselves as Christian rather than as having no religion at all.

And why do people not come to church today? Of course bad experiences put off some people while others simply do not feel drawn to church. But for many the reason

is that they are at work because of shift work and seven day opening; they are visiting family because now nearly everyone has a car there is an expectation to use it to go places; they are playing football, rugby or cricket, or shopping because modern life is so busy Sunday is about the only time left to do those sorts of things; they are improving their homes because their house is the most valuable asset they have and Sunday the only time for DIY; they feel shy about coming to church because they have moved into the area and do not know anyone. And if there is no depth of experience of worship all these other things end up taking precedence.

Such reasons reflect the kind of society we live in today. Society, of course changes and perhaps in the future it will change in a way that is more compatible with church attendance. Meanwhile in church we continue to worship God and discover the life affirming effect this has, and we enjoy being part of a community made up of all sorts of people where everyone is welcome.Yours sincerely,Fr Christopher Benson.

Notes from St GilesWe are well and truly into the usual hustle and bustle of three extremely busy months.

Our Patronal Festival at St Giles on 1st Septmeber was a very special evening for us, giving us the happy opportunity of being hosts to our friends from Curbar and Stoney Middleton and other regular friends who join us for Evensong on Sunday Evenings. Thanks to Father Benson and his wife Clare for holding an after Service get together. We bring eats and drinks for everyone to enjoy and have the chance to catch-up on news from our acquaintances and make new friends.

Wardlow ‘Gingerbread Festival’ went well especially the ‘Favourite Hymns’ on Sunday 4th September which was well attended. Special thanks are due to Harold Richardson for organising the service and to our organist Ron Meades who managed to keep up with hymns being chosen at random through the service. Ron has not been at all well during the last few weeks (nothing to do with the service I’m sure) but he is gradually improving. We send him our very

best wishes for a full recovery and remember him in our prayers.

For the Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday October 9th we are aiming to raise funds for the ‘Send a Cow’ Charity. If anyone has any flowers left in their garden would you please donate some for the floral decorations? This would enable us to donate money we would have spent on flowers to the charity. If you can help please ring Judy Fraser on 640478 or me, Pam Smith on 640961. It would be greatly appreciated if you can help. Flowers and greenery would be required on Saturday 8th October from 10am at the Church. At the Sunday morning service it would also help if you would consider a donation (giftaided) instead of fruit and vegetables, dried goods and tins, which would also boost the fund raising.

This particular Sunday is also our turn to host the Autumn Three Choirs Service at 6.30pm We will once again be joined by singers from our neighbouring churches at Ashford and Bakewell and led by our very own Professor John Tarn with Richard Barnes giving us his unique accompaniment and support on the organ. Do come and join us.

On Sunday October 30th we are having a special ‘Service of Light’ instead of Evensong. Father Benson has given separate details about this in this issue of UTE.

Autumn is well on the way, the evenings are drawing in, so it’s time to adjust our clocks, times and appliances for Sunday 30th October. British “Summer” Time ends so we get the extra hour in bed. There seem so many clocks that we have to check these days that it is very easy to miss something. We just have to remember to put them all back by one hour

Pam Smith

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Hassop and Bakewell Catholic Churches

Mass times:

6.15pm Saturday evening Mass at Bakewell except for weekend of the first Sunday of the month when it

will be at Hassop

10.00am Sunday Mass at Hassop except for the first Sunday of the

month when it will be in Bakewell.

6.15 p.m. on Saturday

Other Sundays at 10 a.m

Sacrament of reconciliation from 5.30pm on Saturdays in Bakewell when there is a Mass or in Hassop

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GT. LONGSTONE METHODIST CHAPEL

LOCAL MINISTER REVD. DAVID BRIGGS

TEL. NO. 812195Oct. 2nd

10.30 am – Mr. H. SwindellOct. 9th

10.30 am – Mrs. B. BriddonOct. 16th

10.30 am – Mr. B. Carter Oct. 23rd

10.30 am –Revd. G. GrahamOct. 30th

10.30 am – Mrs D. Jackson

October in the GardenDahlias - Cut down top growth blackened by frost, then lift tubers with a fork.Dry tubers upside down. When dry store in boxes with peat having dusted them with flowers of sulphur.Gladioli Lift corms before frost, cutting off all but half an inch of stem and placing in a dry cool place. When dry store in boxes or trays.Chrysanthemums - Overwinter plants by leaving in the grden or lifting into boxes in coldframe or greenhouse. Ventilate well. Give gentle heat if neccessary. Dust with fungicide against mildew. Disbud late varieties.Roses - prepare new beds for planting, digging well and mixing in fertilising manure. Continue to spray against aphids and fungal diseases.Herbaceous - Tidy beds and borders. Keep down seedling weeds. Replant plants that need moving.Lawns - Mow new lawns when three inches high. Roll to firm seedlings if loose. Old lawns aerate and treat with autumn fertiliser.Trees and Shrubs - Start planting deciduous trees in suitable weather towards the end of the month. Take hardwood cuttings of forsythia, Philadelphia and buddleia davidilFruit - Pick and store apples and pears. Cut out fruited blackberry and loganberry canes and train in new shoots. Spray peaches and nectarines for peach leaf curl. use grease bands on trunks of apples and cherries to catch winter moths.General tasks - Remove summer bedding plants,replace with spring bedding.Spread a net over garden pools to catch leavesVegetables - Plant out spring cabbage, lift beetroot and store dry, clear away pea haulms and dig vacant groundF.H.T.

Great Longstone and Wardlow Services

Sunday 2nd October. Trinity 15. Proper 22.

8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Parish Eucharist

(Wardlow)11.00am Morning Worship

6.30pm EvensongSunday 9th October.

Trinity 16. Pr. 23.11.00am Harvest Eucharist

6.30pm Three Choirs Harvest EvensongWednesday 12th

9.30am School Harvest10.15am Eucharist

Sunday 16th October. Trinity 17. Pr. 24.

8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Morning Worship

(Wardlow)11.00am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm Evensong

Sunday 23rd October. Last after Trinity. Pr. 25.

11.00am Parish Eucharist6.30pm Evensong.

Sunday 30tht October. 4th before Advent.

11.00am Parish Eucharist6.30pm Service of Light.

‘The Church of the Good Shepherd, Wardlow.

To celebrate his 40th birthday Stephen Charles had a party at his farm and raised £542 for the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Many thanks for this brilliant donation (not forgetting we also enjoyed a splendid party).

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Pre-Christmas SaleMonday 7th. Nov 9.30.am. to 12.00.noon

Bakewell Town HallC h r i s t m a s g o o d s , h o m e , m a d e p r o d u c e , b o o k s , b r i c - a - b r a c , jewellery*,tombola and a Traidcraft Stall, which will include Christmas cards for sale. Refreshments available. Entrance 30p. Everyone welcome.

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A Note From The EditorDue to an increase in material being sent n, we would like to ask you to please strictly observe the deadline date. We will do our best to include your article. We may need to save it for a future issue or adapt it as space alows.Thank 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 5pm on Thursday 20th October. Please include your name and contact details., failure to do so may mean we cannot publish your copy. Please also note 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. Subscriptions are available. Enquiries and correspondence to: Haven Cottage, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TS www.under-the-edge.co.uk

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Whats OnWendy’s Wooftie Walk Sunday Oct 2nd Starts Bakewell Station 11am (Contact Amanda 07990898612) Antiques Valuations (with Charles Hanson) Friday 7th October 7.15 medway CentreGt Longstone Parish Council meeting Wed October 12th 7.30pm

Oxfam Supporters - Rich Meal -Poor Meal, Friday-October 14th Bakewell Methodist

Longstone Local History Group AGM Tues 18th October 7.45pm Village Hall plus short talk ‘Disputes over the Eyre Chapel in St Giles ‘ by Robert CummingNearly New Sale in aid of Preschool Sat 19th Nov 10-30 -12-00 Longstone Village HallLittle Longstone Parish Council Meeting Monday 28th November 7pm Hobbs Cafe Monsal head All welcomeBakewell Oxfam Supporter’s Group Pre Christmas Sale Monday 7th November 9-30 -12-00 Bakewell Town Hall

New Dog Grooming Service

• Clipping and Bathing• Hand Stripping• 15 years Experience• Local collection service

Contact Sara Littlefield01629 640932 or 07837 051653

Baslow Health Centre - Church Lane, Baslow

www.baslowhealthcentre.co.uk Name Change: Ashenfell Surgery has changed its name to Baslow Health Centre. Reception: 01246 582216 Nursing Team: 01246 584903 Surgery Fax: 01246 583867 Health Visitor: 01246 583270Dispensary: 01246 582366 (The Dispensary line is open 12noon - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 3.00pm)

Normal Surgery Opening Times Mon to Fri 8am to 6.30 pm (closed Bank Holidays) Sat 8.30am to 11.00 (pre-booked appointments and prescription collection only

Children’s Nearly New Sale. Longstone School

Saturday 19th November 10.30 to 12 noon