The Village Voice TIDESWELL & DISTRICT VILLAGE VOICE Copy Deadline: 20th of the month W: villagevoicetideswell.org.uk W: issuu.com/villagevoice FB: Village-Voice-Tideswell-and-District Tw:@VillageVoiceUK Advertising: [email protected]November 2013 Volume 20 Issue 11 Inside this issue. Remembrance Day .................................................................... Page 10 MS @ LVS.................................................................................... Page 12 Duke’s mining letter .............................................................. Page 22 The editorial team reserve the right to edit, omit or hold-over copy. All contributions must be signed although names can be withheld if requested.Views expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial team. Reproduction of articles prohibited without prior permission of the editor and contributor. Picture courtesy of Tideswell Artability Group Editor: Pete Hawkins Jaret House, Queen Street, Tideswell T: 01298 872470 E: [email protected]
Inside this issue.Remembrance Day .................................................................... Page 10 MS @ LVS.................................................................................... Page 12Duke’s mining letter.............................................................. Page 22
The editorial team reserve the right to edit, omit or hold-over copy. All contributions must be signed although names can be withheld if requested. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial team. Reproduction of articles prohibited without prior permission of the editor and contributor.
ROASTS EVERY SUNDAY £7.952 COURSES £9.95 3 COURSES £10.95
Dates for the DiaryWed 30 - Tideswell and District Voluntary Youth Club AGM, YC building 19.00Thursday 31- NT Live Frankenstein The George 19.30Sat 2nd - Coffee Morning in aid of Tideswell Bowling Club at Fountain Square Church Hall 10.00 - 12.00.
Sun 3 - Cafe Church 9.30am, St John’s InstituteMon 4 - Les Vepres Siciliennes (ROH) The GeorgeThu 7 - Habit of Art (NT) The GeorgeThu 14 - Tideswell Local History Club Midland Railway through the Peak District in St John’s Institute, Tideswell at 8pm.
Sun 17 - Tidza Ramblers. Meet Cherry Tree Square at 10.00Wed 20 - Walking for Health Hartington 1300 - 1400. Meet at the village pond.Thu 21 - Tideswell Cinema ‘Oranges and Sunshine’ 7.30pm, The GeorgeSun 24 - Winter Vintage Sale, Litton Village Hall in aid of Buxton Nightstop 11.00- 15.30
Sat 30 - Christmas Bazaar, 2pm, St John’s Institute
From the Editor
I was in London recently, at the launch of the Do Something Brilliant campaign: a
celebration of communities and community volunteers spearheaded by The Media Trust.
At the launch beside Carrie Warr and myself from Taste Tideswell, there were media bigwigs and charity leaders from around the country.
The Taste Tideswell stand was busy and visitors were genuinely interested how Tideswell is uniquely tackling the countrywide problem of the closure of small family owned shops.
But Taste Tideswell can’t do it alone. This month sees the launch of Philip Stafford’s Shop in Tideswell business, enabling everyone easy access to products sold in the village via his website, shopintideswell.co.uk.
If you currently don’t Shop in Tideswell I seriously urge you to - and now with online shopping an option, there really is no excuse at all.
Pete Hawkins
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Parlour BlueTideswell
Home items, accessories, jewellery, cards & gifts for all!
Opening timesTues to Sat 10-5pm
Need help or advice?
Patrick McLoughlinMember of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales
Linda Whitehead would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who donated,
and especially, to those who gave their time to help, at the sale for animal rescue, on 28th of September. We raised £487.50 which was fantastic.
We have made donations to the Dogs Trust UK and Dogs Rescue Spain. They were both very grateful for our help.
Linda.
Midland railway
Tideswell Local History Club talk this month will be by John Morten: Midland
Railway through the Peak District in St John’s Institute, Tideswell at 8pm. Visitors welcome - £2.50 per talk inc refreshments. Enquiries to J. Walker 01298 871591
Macmillan Coffee
Thank you to all who gave goods, time and donations which enabled my Coffee
Morning on the 28th September to raise £531 for Macmillan Cancer Care. It was a great day and was only made possible by the wonderful support received.
Glenys Hughes
Save the date
Litton Primary School Christmas Fair this year is on Friday 6th December. There
will be lots of stalls, gifts and games - all welcome. Start time to be confirmed once we have checked what time Santa can be with us.
The fair is on the same evening as Litton Market. An opportunity to do some unique Christmas Shopping in the village.
❃ Swedish body/back massage: with aromatherapy, excellent for relieving muscle and joint tnesion, stimulating the circulation & lymphatic system, soothing the nervous system & emotions, reducing stress & renewing energy.
PICK UP A BROCHURE WITH PRICE LIST FROM LITTON SHOP, VANILLA KITCHEN OR CALL
❃ GIFT VOUCHERS: a special beauty or massage treat makes a lovely present for any occasions - just a phone call away for free delivery to your door
Science in the Park
Hairy wood ants build mounds that stay warmer than the surrounding soil by
thatching the nest-tops and moving the thatch as it heats or cools, creating a solar-powered roof… say scientists in the Peak District National Park.
Discover more fascinating facts about life in the national park at two ‘Science in the Park’ events this autumn:• Saturday November 2, at the Peveril
Centre, Castleton, S33 8WP (next to Castleton visitor centre), 10.30am to 4pm.
• Saturday November 9, at the Town Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1BT (close to Bakewell visitor centre), 10.30am to 4pm.
Both events are free of charge with plenty of fun science activities for children and
adults. The events are being organised by the Peak District National Park Authority as part of the Economic and Social Research Council’s Festival of Social Science.
Digital microscopes and other scientific equipment will be available for people to observe the natural world in close up.
People visiting ‘Science in the Park’ will be able to take part in some real experiments and research projects at each event. Local scientists and university researchers will be on hand to talk about their Peak District studies and explain how their findings are important for the national park and the people who live there and visit.
More information at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about
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Patricia LawtonDipCFHP, MPSPract
FOOT CARE CLINIC
held at Fountain Square Pharmacy Ltd,Tideswell on Thursdays.
Nail Trimming, Removal of Corns & CallousesVerruca Treatments
For an appointment phone 01298 871249 or see The Pharmacy Staff
For a home visit phone 07966 713098.
Soft tissue therapy for improved performance and injury rehabilitation
Please ask about Kinesio Taping, Deep Oscillation Therapy and
Clinical Refl exology
Alice Lee-Overton MSMA MAoR
01298 872572/ 07730 587469www.peakphysique.info
Lindsay Allison AssociatesConsultant Homeopath
Improving wellbeing, in a safe and natural way
Call for a consultation:07968 167 036
www.lindsayallison.co.uk
Clinics in Totley and Tideswell
www.hopevalleyacupuncture.com
Hope Valley Acupuncture Available at Valley Health Club, Hathersage & Alive, Calver
Kat LoveMBAcC BSc (Hons) Traditi onal Chinese Acupuncture
Can Acupuncture Help You? Acupuncture can be helpful for many conditi ons including pain relief,
headaches, arthriti s, inferti lity, anxiety, PMT, insomnia, pre & post natal care & addicti ons.
Acupuncture is covered by Westf ield & other insurers.
For appointments & enquiriesplease call Kat on 07904 953304
NEW CLASSES AT THE ST JOHNS INSTITUTE, TIDESWELL
Mondays6.15 pm to 7.15 pm
and7.30 pm to 8.30 pm
for all bookings and enquiries please contact Jane at Village Hall Pilates if you are interested.
Parties – Anniversaries – Funeral Teas (a speciality)
Cold Buffets - Home Baking
Fresh locally sourced produceDelivered to your home or venueQuality food at reasonable rates
Call Linda for a chat on01298 871694 or 07941 718674
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Soroptimists
The members met at the Old Hall hotel, Buxton for their September meeting ,
the start of the new Term.
Ian Taylor gave a fascinating talk on Family History and the vote of thanks was given by Shirley Hope. At the close of the Summer Term, Don Innes had spoken to members about Safeguarding, a meeting which was enjoyed in the sun.
During the summer break, many members had been on holidays. Meanwhile, Sara, Fiona and Jackie held a Garden Party for the BIG (Birthing In Gambia ) Project which the international organisation is running. With Mavis, they organised a clay pigeon shoot to raise funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the Air Ambulance appeal. Each event raised over £500 for these great causes. These energetic ladies are thanked not only by the charities they supported, but also by the remaining members of the club.
Region Vice President Elaine McDonald has invited Soroptimists from all over the Region to her “Away Day” which will take place in Leicester, the home of Richard 111. Sara has been busy again...this time organising a trip on the Judith Mary 11, in Whaley Bridge.
The next dinner meeting at the Old Hall will be on 16th October, when the speaker will be Nicola Crawford, representing the Medical Diagnostic Dogs charity.
Flying Visit
The October meeting of the Miller's Dale & District W.I. welcomed Sheila
Dyson. who spoke about the Flight of the Thousand Eyes. Sheila and two fellow pilots flew a Cessna plane from England to Sydney, Australia. The purpose was to raise money for 'ORBIS' - an international charity organisation that provides training and sets up services in the less developed countries for eye operations, cataracts etc. Every £20 donated pays for a cataract operation.
Sheila told us of the journey the three of them had made with a commentary and showing slides. We all thoroughly enjoyed her visit and were very impressed by their achievements.
Some of the Members had visited the mosque in Sheffield. They were made very welcome and really enjoyed their visit. All were impressed by the dedication of the religion to families and the additional education the children received. The Members then went on to The Botanical Gardens for lunch.
The report was given by our delegate who had attended The Derbyshire Autumn Federation meeting which was held in Derby. We also discussed the Christmas lunch. Our yearly programme had been finalised for 2014 and would now only require any outings to be added.
Members were reminded that the Annual Meeting takes place on November 13th and this will be followed by Cheese and Wine.
The governors at Flagg Nursery School are looking to recruit a new local
authority governor to join our enthusiastic and committed governing body.
The role of a governor is to provide both support and challenge to the school. We would prefer to recruit from within our community. If you are interested, please contact the head teacher, Sarah Brown on 01298 85208 or e-mail: [email protected]
Printing Services from the Village Voice
• Order of Service for a wedding?• Publicity for a trade event?• Posters for a coffee morning?
The Village Voice can offer a range of printing at very reasonable rates.
Colour and b&w booklets like the Village Voice, and also with different (eg; card) covers from around £2 per copy, depending on quantity.
A4 colour and b&w posters from around 20p ea. and A3 from around 40p ea.
The more copies, the lower the unit price.
We do not do photocopying or single copies.
The Horse and JockeySuper Saver Meal Deal2 Courses for £7 Mon - Thurs
2 Steaks on Tuesdays with a bottle of wine £20
Curry Night Wednesdays2 curries for £10
Normal homemade food served as wellTraditional homemade Sunday Dinners
with all the trimmings £7.95
Friendly staff, log fi res and Sky Sports01298 872211
Community Awards
Advanced notice that Tideswell Parish Council will be looking for your
nominations for an adult and young person who deserve to win the annual Community Award. Put your thinking caps on and when nominations open, later this year, the council welcomes your suggestions.
Need some pet care? Dog walking, dog sitti ng or over night pet care and
feeding, plus house visiti ng and garden and greenhouse watering.
Call us: Fiona 01298 871063 or Juliet 01298 872333.
We work with Kati e at Peak Pets to ensure your animals have all the care they need.
FREDERICKLLOYDPURVEYORS OF PET SERVICES OF DISTINCTION
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Extra Lights, Sockets, Showers, Consumer Units
All work certifi ed & installed to the highest standard
Prompt Service & Free Estimates
Part ‘P’ qualifi ed & Registered under the Competent Persons Scheme
Your Local Electrician ● Reliable and Professional ● Part P Registered ● Fully Insured. ● All Domestic Work Undertaken ● Fuse Boxes Replaced ● No job too small ● No Call Out Charge
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Gatherings11.11.12.Approx. 10:30-11a.m.
We gatheredRound the cenotaphOn a grey November morning. In coats and hats,And scarves and gloves,We moaned about the cold. We sang our hymns,Said our prayers,And paid homage to ‘Her Maj’. And laid crimson wreathsAround the plinthFor the fallen and the lost. Whilst in reverent silenceFlags were loweredBy degrees, ‘Til the final, fading notesOf The Last Post’sMournful lament
Drifted on a squally wind,To meet eleven, half muffled,Measured chimes of the cathedral bell. .….And then we retired to the pubFor a body warming ‘stiffener’Before our Sunday lunch. 1.7.16.7.30 a.m.
They gathered in the trenchesOn a sombre July morning.In mud-caked, cold, damp, khaki serge,That chilled them to the bone. With bayonets fixed and emotions mixed,They cracked a joke, shared a smoke,And hid their fear from the adjacent bloke.And waited for the whistle. Few of them came home. ‘Lest we forget’ Dave Greenan 11.11.12.
Remembrance Day
The annual Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 10th November.
The parade gathers in the Market Square at 10.30 on Sunday 10th November for the Remembrance Parade and then on to the Service at the memorial. Members of the Parish Council will be in attendance as will representatives of other groups, clubs and societies in the village.
The Parish Council is grateful to Philip, Kath and Marie and others for controlling traffic through the village for this event.
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Flowers, Plants, Coffee & Cake.Beautiful gift bouquets and
arrangements, delivery to Tideswell.
While enjoying a yummy treat customers can also browse the wide selection of gifts and cards we have
A warm welcome to all!No previous experience necessary.
This friendly, mixed voice choir meet Wednesdays 7:30 in Litton Village Hall.
tideswellsingers.org.uk
Tideswell BandRehearse Mon & Fri, 7.30pm - 9.00pm in the Youth Club
We are always looking for new players and committee members
Please come along
Contact Simon on 07762 797595 or Libs 07748 987503
Tidza Ramblers
As we set off by car on our way to start the we passed three Tideswell cyclists.
Don't know where they were heading as they cycled through Perry Dale but we were heading for Kinder Scout.
The lovely sunny day had enticed many people outdoors. Climbing up Grindsbrook got the heart pumping but once on top it was very chilly and our gloves were worn for the first time this Autumn.
Our next walk has been moved from the normal second Sunday in the month so please check "Dates for your Diary" if you fancy joining us.
We hope it won't be long until our leader Helen is back in the village and able to take charge again but until she is please contact 871817 if you need any information.
MS @ LVH now!
In need of a translation? MS stands for multiple sclerosis. LVH stands for Litton
Village Hall.
Yes, perhaps further translation is needed… We are a small group of friendly types who have the multiple sclerosis experience; either personally or are affected in some way. We hold monthly Get togethers on the last Saturday afternoon in the month and we are splendidly informal, so just come along if you wish. We just chat; we chat about anything, even sometimes MS. Our inception was at Tideswell’s VK for which we gratefully thank the previous owners Louise & Kenny Sharp.
Our November Get together is on Saturday 30th November at 2pm at Litton Village Hall. For any queries or if you would like a lift, please contact Andrea M on 871820.
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Tidza Fitness ClassesCome and try your local exercise groups, all classes are designed to suit all levels of fi tness as you workout at your own pace. These classes are ideal for beginners and regular exercisers. Classes are held at the Fountain Square church hall and cost £5.
CircuitsMonday 7-8pm - just turn up. These classes are a mixture of group aerobic exercises and individual exercise stations.
SpinTuesday 1-2pm or 7pm-8pm and Friday 1-2pm or 7.30pm-8.30pmA mixture of sprints, hill climbs, seated climbs and aero racing all without leaving the church hall. All songs are choreographed giving you a great workout.
Prefer to train at home?Not a problem, why not have some 1-2-1 personal training at YOUR HOUSE, these sessions are planned to meet your individual needs and goals, e.g. weight loss, toning, to improve your overall health.
SPECIAL RATES FOR VV READERSMountain bikingMonthly ladies only evening bike ridesSee website or call for details, these rides are designed for ALL abilities and cost £5, also available to guide groups or individuals
Aromatherapy massageHad a hard week at work, getting stressed at home, why not indulge in a relaxing massage.
Sweat and Smile Personal Training is fully insured and we can be contacted on:Mobile: 07914817073 | Facebook: sweat and smile personal training
On Monday 4th November, there is a rare opportunity to see Verdi’s
opera ‘Les Vepres Siciliennes’, screened live from the performance at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. It is an early performance, at 17.45 and people are requested to arrive by 17.15 in time to order interval drinks at the George Hotel venue. At the time of writing there are still seats available. To book, please contact Jacqueline on 01298 872993 or email [email protected].
Three days later on Thursday 7th, the National Theatre is screening Alan Bennet’s highly acclaimed play ‘The Habit of Art’, starring Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour and Alex Jennings. This is an imaginary meeting between Benjamin Britten and W H Auden, and is being shown by Tideswell
Cinema as part of the National Theatre’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Just in to next month, on 3rd December, there will be a second opportunity to see ‘Frankenstein’ from the National, this time starring Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein, and Benjamin Cumberbatch as his creation. Both actors won the coveted Olivier Award in 2012 for their performance.
A big event is coming up on 27th February with the live screening of War Horse, and tickets are already on sale for this. For full details of Tideswell Cinema’s season, please visit the website tideswellcinema.com
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Pam Retires
Many of you will have noticed a regular face missing from the Pharmacy.
Pam Buckley retired on Friday, 27th September after 38 years of valued service in the Pharmacy. Before that she worked briefly in the other village pharmacy.
Pam has always given more than was expected of her. Her acts of kindness and helpfulness to so many will be remembered, always done quietly and without fuss. In the dispensary her efficiency and knowledge were legendary. She will be much missed.
It just remains for all staff, both present and former, and I'm sure all the folk that Pam has helped over the years, to wish her a long, healthy and very happy retirement.
New Kit for Juniors
Tideswell United Junior Football is pleased to be able to offer children’s
football to U8s, U10s, U12s and U14s. Each team, this season, has new kit.
Thanks to:• Tidza Wakes - Sponsor of our U8s kit• John ‘Chalky’ White London Marathon
Money - Sponsor of our U10s kit• Goodman Sparks, Dry Cleaning & Full
Laundry Service (Tideswell’s Jonathan Sparks) - Sponsor our U12s kit
• The Lone Star, Buxton - Sponsor our U14s kit
• M Markovitz Ltd - Sponsor our Managers’ Tops
If your child is interested in joining any of our teams please contact Louise Buckley, TUFC Junior Football Secretary, tel: 01298 872758.
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Bakewell Travel
We pride ourselves on the service we provide to our customers
• Package Holidays• Taylor-made• Flights• City Breaks• Family Holidays• Business Travel• Cruises• Ski Holidays• Weddings & honeymoons
200+ ClubThe results of the October 2013 200+ Club draw. £50 - 100, £25 - 128, £20 - 062£10 - 029, £10 - 229, £10 - 301 Congratulations to all the winners.
If you are not yet a member don’t worry as you can join TDCA at any time during the year. If you are interested please contact Dorothy Whitehouse 871661 or Judy Cooke 872408.
The TDCA is always happy to consider written applications from groups within the community who need extra financial support for a project. Please send any such applications to Sandra Howard, November Cottage, Bank Square, Tideswell.
Are you new to the district?
Please collect the TDCA Welcome Pack, free of charge and full of helpful information from Peak District Dairy Shop, or go on our website www.tideswellonline.co.uk
Please would all businesses and local organisations let me know of any changes to contacts, meeting venues and times, phone numbers etc. so that I can keep the information right up to date. If you wish to advertise in the pack please contact me.
Thank you.
Dorothy Whitehouse 871661
Tideswell Parish Matters
Tideswell’s new Parish Council is continuing to sort itself out after the
mass resignations earlier in the year.
At the last council meeting Rob Puckett was co-opted onto the council following the resignation of Sue Willis. Rob was a councillor in his previous village before moving to Tideswell a couple of years ago, and brings valuable experience to the council.
A recent safety audit of the playgrounds has resulted in some replacement swings and further maintenance will be undertaken over the next few weeks to sort out a few issues that were highlighted.
Plans to take over the running of the public toilets in the centre of the village from Derbyshire Dales District Council are developing and we shall we soon be seeking tenders from interested parties wishing to undertake the refurbishment on our behalf.
Details of these tenders, and for repair work to the car park by the Town Head playground will be posted in the Parish Council notice board on the Coop wall.
In forthcoming issues of the Village Voice, there will be short profiles of the new council, so you know who are representing your interests in Tideswell.
Parish Council meetings are public meetings and you are cordially invited to attend to observer or for the first ten minutes of each meeting to bring any issues or concerns you may have to the council’s attention. Dates and times of meetings are posted on the Council notice board.
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Traditional Family ButchersN.T. Gibbs
Established 1958
Queen Street, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8JT
Locally farmed Beef, Lamb and PorkAward-winning Black PuddingHomemade sausages, burgers, haslet and potted beefFreshly produced Stir-fries and KebabsSucculent hand-carved Ham and Cold CutsEnglish Dry-cure Bacon and local free-range eggsVariety of freshly baked Pies and Sausage RollsDerbyshire Oatcakes and a selection of cheeses
Hog RoastSpecial occasion, party or outdoor function? Philip & Ian can solve your cater-ing problems. Their mobile Hog Roast & BBQ is proving very popular and can be adapted to suit your needs.
Call: 01298 871221 (day) & 01298 872391 (eve and weekends)
COMEDY WORKSHOPOne day comedy workshop
All welcome for a day of fun & laughterLearn basic comedy skills through game play and improvisation
with comedian Suzi Payton
Experience unnecessary “I had a fantastic time – haven’t laughed so much in a long time! Thanks for a great day Suzi!” Graham, 2012 workshop
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VENUE: GEORGE HOTEL, Commercial Road, Tideswell SK17 8NUSaturday 23rd November 2013 11.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
COST: £35.00 (£25.00 concessions)CONTACT: Suzi on 07734 218872 or [email protected]
or Jean on 01298 873139
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Cars, Small Vans and Motorbikes
Flat battery, tyre or need a tow.
If you have a problem and need a Plan B, call Mike on
0791 301 4215
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Tideswell Pre-schoolTel: 07840 765377
For children aged 2 to 5OFSTED Registered, Vouchers accepted@ The Old Grammar School, Church Lane
Includes pre-school Breakfast Club
Admissions Julie 871903 Treasurer Dawn 871131
NEED CHILD CARE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS?TASC runs to 6pm Monday to Friday.
For further details & to book please contact:Amber or Lucy on 07792 075486
between 3.15 pm & 6.15 pm Monday – Friday
Tideswell Pre-schoolTel: 07840 765377
For children aged 2 to 5OFSTED Registered, Vouchers accepted@ The Old Grammar School, Church Lane
Includes pre-school Breakfast Club
Admissions Julie 871903 Treasurer Dawn 871131
NEED CHILD CARE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS?TASC runs to 6pm Monday to Friday.
For further details & to book please contact:Amber or Lucy on 07792 075486
between 3.15 pm & 6.15 pm Monday – Friday
Tideswell Cinema
Oranges and Sunshine is Tideswell Cinema’s film choice for November, to
be shown on Thursday 21st at 7.30pm in the George.
This 2010 film is based on the true story of Nottingham social worker Margaret Humphreys, who uncovered and brought to the world’s attention one of the most significant social scandals of recent times. Between the 1940s and 1967 hundreds of thousands of British children, some as
young as 4 years, were forcibly separated from poor families and single mothers, and relocated in Australia and Canada. The deported children were promised oranges and sunshine, but instead they got hard labour and life in institutions.
The film is set in the 1980s and is a powerful and moving film.
Guest members are welcome (£4.75), and pre-film meals can be ordered at The George.
TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARYPLASTERING AND RENDERING
All aspects interior and exterior• Sand and Cement/Lime Backing and Finishing• Renovating Cement based pre bagged Plaster
• Damp-proofi ng, waterproof• Tanking Slurry
• Gypsum Hard wall Backing and Finishing• Plaster boarding and Drywall application
Large sheds, workshops, generator sheds, summer houses, play houses, poultry housing, dog kennels/runs and log stores.
All are quality products tailor made to suit your requirements.Also suppliers of stable fi eld shelters including mobile units and a full range of showjumps.
Coal for SalePre Packed Premium House
Doubles 20KG bags
Loose British house doubles 50kg half tonne or tonne
This month sees a tale of murder, bombs and intrigue in Tideswell Church.
On Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th November (19.30) Tideswell Community Players perform The Stirrings in Sheffield on Saturday Night. This exciting play with songs, written by Alan Cullen, is set in Victorian Sheffield and based on the true story of the Sheffield Outrages, when workers and management clashed violently over new ways of working.
It tells the intriguing story of William Broadhead, who orchestrated attacks on people who did not support the cause, his downfall and eventual trial. The play uses different styles of theatre including drama, comedy, music hall, monologue, and traditional folk song. Think Oliver! combined with Les Mis! The staging makes the most of the atmospheric setting of the church.
The play has a very large cast of all ages, also featuring local musicians and singers. Chance is you’ll know at least one adult or child in the play. Performed frequently in the region since it was first staged at Sheffield Playhouse in the 1960s, the play is hugely entertaining, with an enduring appeal and relevance today. This will be the Tideswell event to catch this autumn.
Gripping drama, rousing songs, and comedy. Don’t miss it! Tickets £8 and £6 (concessions) from Tideswell P.O. and Litton Shop. Bookings on [email protected] and 01298 871063. For more information follow Tideswell Theatre on Facebook and Twitter or join the emailing list.
Duke’s Letter
The Duke of Devonshire wants to Mine in our Garden!
Yes, we thought it was a joke too. Land Registry wrote to us this week with a notice that The Most Noble Peregrine Andrew Morny, 12th Duke of Devonshire wanted to maintain the right to extract minerals, or to hold a market or a sporting event on our land (maybe jackdaw shooting or cat hunting?) The official letter was titled “a unilateral notice” and written in a legal style leading to a great degree of worry. The Duke’s solicitors eventually left a phone message to say it was just a formality. A formality for what?
Please do get in touch if you received a similar letter. Thank you
Andrea & Rob Tel: 871820
The Parish Council will be investigating the implications of these letters and will report in due course.
Dog Training at Fountain Square Hall A relaxed, informal obedience class run by an experienced and qualifi ed dog training instructor.
For information and to book please contact Geraldine.
For all aspects of fi nancial planning contact your local
independent fi nancial advisor
T: 01663 741694 (Offi ce)M: 07712 437819
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the conduct of investment business
The COURTYARDKitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Studio
Stove and Cooker Centre Tile Showroom
The Courtyard Commercial Rd, Tideswell.Mon - Fri 9 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 9am - 5 pmTel: 01298 871223 - www. mmarkovitz.co.uk
M MARKOVITZ LTDBuilders & Plumbers
MerchantsTown End Yard, Richard Lane
Your local DIY centre
For all your Building & Plumbing
requirements. Now all under one roof.
Richard Lane - Tideswell
Free Delivery
Tel: 01298 871223Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5.30 pm Sat. 8 am - 1 pm
www.mmarkovitz.co.uk
VISIT THE STOVE & COOKER CENTRE
For an impressive range of
STOVES, RANGE COOKERS,INTERIORS AND
COOKWARE ITEMS
Greetings cards. Pictures.Lamps and much more
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Community Kitchen Garden
I thought that the season would be nearly over when we got to October but this
month has been really busy.
At the beginning of October we were pleased to be part of the Harvest Festival in St John’s Church. We were able to fill the porch with produce, including a harvest of late strawberries as well as a lovely crop of pumpkins and squashes. A basket of the garden produce then became part of the raffle at the Harvest Supper.
One of the pumpkins went to the Tideswell Nursery School as the children planted the seeds way back in May, and one is to be used as part of the soup to be served at the 2 November Bonfire. A third pumpkin went all the way to London along with another basket of our garden produce as part of the Taste Tideswell Display at a BIG Lottery Event. And then on 19 October we had a stall at the Tideswell Surgery Open Day and were still able to harvest more produce from the garden: runner beans, leeks, chard, spinach, squash and herbs. Again, a basket of produce was one of the raffle prizes.
As the beds begin to clear, we’ve started digging over and planting green manure seeds and using our compost in preparation for another good season next year: we’re trying to get as much done before winter arrives. If you would like to become involved in any way with the garden please call Maureen (871542) or Judy (872408).
Litton Parish Matters
Unfortunately in October the Parish Council meeting took place after the
deadline for the Village Voice to receive my report and so this month my report is short and tells you what we will have considered at our October meeting rather than what has been agreed.
With winter on its way we will have considered how best the Council can provide salt supplies for the bins around the Parish. There are nine bins and a number of open piles. Derbyshire County Council is responsible for two bins ( Dale View in Litton and Cressbrook opposite the old school ) and the open piles ( Litton Slack ). The Parish Council is responsible for the other seven bins. In my next report I will explain how the Parish Council intends to provide salt cost effectively.
During our consultation meeting with residents in May, one of the issues raised was the maintenance of trees on the village greens and in the cemetery. In October we will have considered arrangements for implementing a programme of annual maintenance which could start this year. More on this in my next report.
Finally our advertisement for a permanent Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer was successful and we received a good response. When you read this report I hope that we will have been able to appoint from the short listed candidates and that I can introduce our new Clerk in my next report.
Best wishes to you all,
John Evans (Chair)
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Living HistoryHow lucky we were to get the ‘History Box’ painted whilst the weather was still warm and dry. Our thanks to Nick Motley, I’m sure you will all agree the box looks so much better for a clean up and a coat of paint.
We understand the ‘Village Jungle Drums’ have been beating out the wrong information about the cost of the painting, IT HAS NOT COST £1k, but thank you for taking notice of the improvements and we ask you to look out for more to come in the near future.
The ‘Poetry Books’ are still available. Contact any member of the group and they will let you have one for £1.50. We have had so many ‘congratulations’ and ‘praises’ about the booklets that we are really overwhelmed by the general response. Many thanks to all who have bought one. Also many thanks to Glynis Hughes for selling them at her recent Coffee Morning held in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity.
Our next meeting is Friday 25th October 10 a.m at Vanilla Kitchen and then Friday 8th November; all are welcome.
Gillian Adams 871900, Mary Landon 871817, Judy Cooke 872408, Paul Harrison 872285
Chef’s Treat
Roasted Pumpkin and Pear salad with Crispy SageServes 2
Ingredients• 400g pumpkin• 1 pear, peeled and quartered• 6 cloves garlic, skin on• 2 tbsp. olive oil• Salt and pepper to season• 10 sage leaves• 1 tbsp. pumpkin oil• 1 tbsp. rapeseed oil• 2 tsp. red wine vinegar• A good handful of salad leaves such as
MethodChop the pumpkin into bite size chunks and place in a roasting tray with a drizzle (1tbsp.) olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and scatter over the garlic cloves. Roast at 200oc for about 20-25 minutes until the pumpkin is tender and the garlic is soft and sweet. Add the pear for the last 8-10 minutes.
Heat the remainder of the olive oil and fry the sage leaves in batches till crispy. Reserve the oil.
Make the dressing by mixing the sage oil and rapeseed oils with the red wine vinegar. Taste and season accordingly.
To assemble the salad, toss the leaves with the dressing and the pumpkin and pear, place into clean serving bowl. Scatter over the roasted garlic. Drizzle the salad with the pumpkin oil and scatter over the seeds, Serve warm as a light lunch.
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Britten Singers
Along with many musicians all over the world Tideswell Singers are celebrating
the centenary of one of the greatest English composers, Benjamin Britten.
On Saturday 23 November we are delighted to join forces with The Hallam Choral Society, conducted by Peter Taylor, and accompanied by The Hallam Sinfonia in the northern premiere of “The World of the Spirit” which was written when Benjamin Britten was only 24.
Described at the time as technically brilliant, it was commissioned by the BBC in 1938, and because Britten’s output was so prolific, the cantata apparently disappeared during and after the war years, not being performed or broadcast again until it was revived by Radio 3 in 1995.
As Benjamin Britten was born on St Cecilia’s Day, 22 November 1913, we think highly appropriate to perform Gounod’s glorious and richly tuneful St Cecilia Mass as a closing piece.
Please join us at 7:30pm on Saturday 23 November at Ecclesall Parish Church, Sheffield, for this memorable occasion. Tickets (£12, £10 concessions, £5 students, accompanied under 16 free) are available from Tideswell Stores and Litton Shop.
Tideswell Singers is a mixed voice choir which enjoys performing a wide ranging repertoire and welcomes new members. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays in Litton Village Hall at 19.30. For more information please visit tideswellsingers.org.uk or call Carol Bowns 01298 213577
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Bowl’d Over
You’re all invited to our coffee morning on 2nd Nov. between 1000 – 1200.
The club would like to say thanks to you who were brave enough to enter Diana Cameron’s ‘Occupations Quiz’, and thanks to those who did the hard work selling the sheets. We netted £267. What a lot of sleuths you are; we had to do a draw for the winners who were … Carol Jarvis from Cressbrook who trouser’d (I mean won) £20 & Jen Cox from Chapel who came 2nd & won £10. Drinks on you ladies, next time we meet. The answers are on the village notice board & our website.
Well, did we have fun at our Annual Dinner & Presentation recently? Apparently a good time was had by all… all those who could remember. Wain & Wright were up to their usual rascally tricks with quality entertainment.
Cunning Andrew Turner won the ‘The Roll a £1 Coin’ with his radio controlled one. He’ll be off to The Yorkshire Bridge clutching his £20 voucher in his grubby mitt.
Another innovation from the ever-inventive Dave Wain was the ‘Ten Worst Excuses for Bowling 2013.’ Just breaking into the top 10, Griff , with The Red Arrows fly past put me off. In at 9 a new entry from John Hallows with the church bells broke my concentration. None mover at 8, Dave Wain with myopia, poor lighting & I was crap.
At number 7, Vice-Captain Terry Shaw with ‘I was so surprised to hear Morris dancers in Tidza that I completely lost it’.
Down at 6, ‘I wore the wrong glasses’ by Roy Bradwell. On the way up at Number 5,
its Griff with the loud honking V formation of low flying Canada Geese that made me lose my line. Straight in at 4, Captain Ken Faucet with the classic ‘I thought they were only bringing 6 players so I didn’t practice’.
On the way down at number 3, John Hallows again with ‘I thought I had a rabbit (a not very good bowler) who was a county bowler’. This season’s number 2, Andrew Turner with ‘My opponent was stung by a wasp and I thought he was having a heart attack.’’
But it’s there again for 12 incredible weeks at the top of the chart this season’s Number 1, Chairman John Hallows with The Mat got stuck to my Foot. John won a well deserved prize of a big (really big) bright red boot with a bowling mat (quite small) stuck to it mounted on a small, but elegant pedestal. (these are really true!)
And now something about bowling – come to school to do indoor short mat from 6.30pm on Fri. evenings.
