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EDITORIALThe observant may have noticed that we have changed the covers of the
magazine. Please let us know what you think about the new design.Those of you that have recently become pensioners may notice the year
1943 creeping into some of the items in this issue. No apologies for this – it was a vintage year in which to be born (according to the editor at least).
Also in this issue, exciting news about the proposed new surgery to be built behind the Glebe Centre. The events, as they unfold, will be updated on the CACN website.
Thank you to all those who completed the questionnaire about the new deli and bakery which was in the last issue. There were a bumper number of responses reflecting the interest shown in the new venture – we wish the new owners well.
In this issue are some of the activities on offer at the Glebe Centre, an amazing variety for a relatively small community. Congratulations must go to all who are involved in organising and running these events.
Sadly we hear that the Jovial Dutchman is to close. It has served the village well through the years and there is an ‘obituary’ to it in this magazine. Also changes are afoot at the Cliff Inn. At the time of going to press we do not know what they are but will try to keep you informed on the website.
Rumours that new owners have been found for the Londis store are rumbling through the parish. At the time of putting the magazine together no definite news has emerged. We will update this on the website as and when it happens.
An apology to Councillor Harwood for the missing name in the last issue of CACN. I could blame gremlins or technical errors but I am afraid it was human error – mine!
Your feedback is always welcomed, it stops us working in a vacuum. Talking of vacuums reminds me of my favourite answer to a science question in an exam.Q: If you scream in a vacuum, will anyone be able to hear you?A: Depends whether it was switched on.
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The Editorial Committee reserves the right to shorten letters and emails as considered necessary. Correspondence must be signed and contain an address.
Syston
Dear Sir,
Could any of your readers help me to find out more about Crich pottery? I am researching the origin of an old inkwell (see photograph) which I understand is salt-glazed stoneware. The inscription round the side is ‘Anthony Greatorex Materia Musica 1758’.
Anthony is known to have lived for part of his life at Riber Hall. He was born in 1730 and left the Hall in 1752 for North Wingfield. He was an accomplished musician of some renown, as was his son Thomas. Because of his links with Riber and North Wingfield, also the date, and the type of pottery, it is thought that the inkwell was most likely made at Crich.
At the beginning of the 18th Century, several potteries using salt-glaze sprang up around the Peak District, including the one at Crich. This was run by three brothers, John, George and Richard Dodd, who went on to become Burgesses of the City of Nottingham (ref. GENUKI).
Do any other examples of Crich pottery survive locally, perhaps in the possession of your readers? Where was the factory sited and how long did it operate for? Would the inkwell have been a one-off commission, or would several have been made?
I would be most grateful for any information.
Yours faithfully,
Sonya Greatorex
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Sir,I have an ancestor born in Crich in 1745 who became a potter. All that I know about him is that he did rather well and died in London in 1809. I know that there was a place called the Pot House in Crich. Any connection? Does anyone know if being a potter in Crich was a paying profession at that time? Most people there seem to have been frame work knitters or connected in some way with quarrying or farming, all modest occupations at best.Cheers, Frank Turner
By coincidence two letters in about the old Crich pottery – can anyone help? ED
Thank you to everyone who supported the sale of plants from Janet Patilla. Over £200 will have been raised for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity. Your support was most appreciated.
1 Springfield CloseCrich
Dear EditorMay I, through the CACN, thank all the friends who joined me and my family on June 16th to say our last farewells to Elfed in the beauty of St Mary’s Church.Our thanks also go to Rev. Philip Brooks for his kindness and understanding and to Terry, Andrea and Kath for helping things to run so smoothly.The generous donations have gone to British Heart Foundation and Nightingale McMillan Unit.Many thanks to all.Jean Royals
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Now and ThenCrich Junior School in the early 1900s – once called the British School. It was built in 1884 on land bought for £100. The British School was in direct competition to the Parish Church Schools (Top School, Crich Carr and Fritchley).
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CRICH MEDICAL PRACTICEBULLING LANE • CRICH • MATLOCK • DE4 5DXTEL: 01773 852966/852035FAX: 01773 853919
Dr Malcolm WardDr Carolin ShearerDr Robert SmallmanDr Bryan MorlandDr Sarah Savage
Branch SurgeriesMill Lane, Holloway, Matlock DE4 5AQ Tel: 01629 534763
Inns Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7LW Tel: 01773 833086
AUTUMN 2008
The flu season is approaching again! Anyone who is over 65 or has a chronic medical condition may be eligible for a flu vaccination. We are offering two Saturday Morning Clinics on the 11th and the 18th of October at Crich, as an extra to the usual Surgery sessions this year. You will need to make an appointment for these Clinics. These Clinics are very busy. You can help us to run them efficiently and smoothly by taking your coat off and rolling up your sleeve before the Nurse calls you in for the vaccination. This time-saving measure is most appreciated and cuts down the waiting time.We are expecting delivery of the flu vaccinations at the beginning of October. If you are unsure if you are eligible for a vaccination, please make an appointment to come and discuss this with the Practice Nurse beforehand. You can make this appointment for any time.
FarewellWe say goodbye to Lynn Hanbury, our long-serving Receptionist of 20 years at South Wingfield Surgery. We know she will be missed by the South Wingfield patients, as she will by us. We wish you a long and happy retirement Lynn, and we know you will be kept busy by your grandson for the foreseeable future!
Your Surgery now has a website. You can use this for many reasons, such as change of address and pre-registration. If you have any comments, ideas etc. please give us some feedback.
www.crichmedicalpractice.co.uk
NEW SURGERY UPDATE – Turn over
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Relocation of CRICH MEDICAL PRACTICE Premises
We are delighted to announce that the development of new surgery premises in Crich has now been given the green light after 4 years of dialogue with the relevant Stakeholders. When the two Primary Care practices in Crich merged in 2003, the Primary Care Trust promised to progress the development of new surgery premises to suit the needs of the population of the Crich area and on that understanding the surgery at Dimple Head was closed.
The proposal is to construct new purpose-built premises on the Glebe Field site behind the current Glebe Centre subject to the granting of planning permission. The intention is to have high quality environment-friendly premises large enough to provide appropriate accommodation and facilities for all the health care workers that are involved in the delivery of Primary Care services. This will include the core service providers: general practitioners, practice nurses, district nurses, health visitor, midwife, health care assistants, all the necessary reception and managerial staff and provision for medical and health care students. This will be a vast improvement on the current overcrowded premises at Bulling Lane.
The Glebe centre already provides a number of health related services and by co-locating the practice premises this will enhance the provision of a seamless service and the potential for further development of services to meet the needs of the local population for the foreseeable future.
The practice has no intention to change the premises and service arrangements in the villages of Holloway and South Wingfield. These premises, with their dispensaries, will continue much as they do now to provide services, which are much valued by their local communities. Both surgeries have full landline computer links with the main surgery in Crich from which they will continue to benefit.
We feel sure that everyone in the local community will welcome this exciting proposal and the practice would like to thank all those who have worked towards this goal, including the Primary Care Trust, the Glebe Field Management Committee, the Parish Councils and the newly formed Practice Patient Participation Group. We are indebted to the support and co-operation of the Derby Diocese and Vicar of Crich in allowing previously church-owned land to be used for this development. We would also like to thank the members of the LIFT company which will be providing the funding for the project in conjunction with the Primary Care Trust. The practice will be working very closely with team members Sarah Walker and Des Woodward who have been very helpful in taking the project forward.
Drs. Ward, Shearer, Smallman, Morland and Savage
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A plan showing the proposed site of the new surgery behind the Glebe Field Centre.
Oakwell Drive to be widened and a new access made beside the Glebe.
All plans are subject to final agreement and confirmation.
Look out for the posters which outline how you can support the planning application and help our community obtain the new surgery.
Updates on the CACN website.
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ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR SERVICESSundays at 3.00 pm
SOUP and ROLLJoin us between 12.00 and 1.00 pm on the first Saturday of each month in
our warm and friendly surroundings
Popalong Baby & Toddler GroupPopalong use our premises on Fridays, please contact:
Lynda Gray 01773 857921
Minister: Rev Mike Redshaw 01773 743177Lay Pastor: Mrs Sue Smith 01773 528846Chapel Steward: Mr Norman Shepley 01773 850130
Each of the 4 draws will take place on the first Monday in March, June, September and December, at noon in the Glebe Field Centre.
WINNER of Draw No. 31 – drawn on 2 June 2008Congratulations to winner Paul Travis who won £71, a similar amount going to CACN.
Registered with A.V.B.C
Please consider supporting our 50/50 Draw. The income helps us to produce this FREE magazine to the parish.Tickets are only 50p and the prize is certainly worth winning.Each winner is notified.Tickets from Vicki Billyeald the 50/50 Draw Co-ordinator – she can be contacted at the Glebe Field Centre or ring 01773 852820
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Crich Ward: Cllrs Bateman, Birkin, Brierton (Vice-Chair), Harwood, Steppings, TromansFritchley Ward: Cllrs Fudge, Lane (Chair), ThorpeWhatstandwell Ward: Cllrs Clark, Harrison
I’m afraid that the saga of the Fritchley post box continues. We have been promised, several times, that one would be put up on a certain date only to be disappointed. The lack of organisation is astonishing. We are continuing to make representations, and in the meantime I want to reassure Fritchley residents that the matter will be pursued until we have a successful conclusion.
Rolls-Royce have reported to me that Hilt’s Quarry has recently been broken into twice, presumably by children. Although it must be very tempting, it is not a safe place to play. Rolls-Royce representatives have been to the local primary schools to try and put this message across, but it could of course be older children causing the problem. Please could all parents make sure that their children are aware of the dangers and of the fact that Hilt’s Quarry is private property where they should not trespass.
Kate Smith has resigned from the Parish Council recently for personal reasons. She was a very hard-working and conscientious councillor and we thank her for her contribution to our work. We hope shortly to co-opt her replacement.
It has been pleasing to see that some of our roads have received attention from Derbyshire County Council. There is still a long way to go but it is a start.
Our correspondence with Derbyshire County Council about the speed limits on our narrow lanes is ongoing. We have not as yet been able to convince them that 60 mph is inappropriate, even though to the rest of us this seems blatantly obvious.
If parishioners feel as frustrated as we do please write to Derbyshire County Council.
We are aware of parishioners concerns about the anti-social behaviour on the recreational ground and the Jubilee Garden. We have referred these to the police but it would be helpful if residents could ring the police when anything untoward is happening to give them a better chance of identifying those responsible and dealing with the situation. Our beat officer is PC 2666 Lisa Walker, assisted by Police Community Support Officer PCSO 4493 Steve Slater, and they will welcome as much information as possible to help them do their job. They can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33 or emailed at [email protected]
The Parish Council has dedicated a sum of money to spend for the benefit of the whole parish, to improve our environment and make it more attractive to residents and visitors. We have a great deal of positive feedback about the flower baskets and we shall shortly be providing new Parish Council notice boards which will have a section for the use of local voluntary groups (but not commercial organisations). We also want to do whatever we can to reduce litter by supplying more litter bins and dog waste bins (subject to co-operation from Amber Valley Borough Council). Other ideas are being discussed and we hope you will approve of the results.
Margaret LaneChair of Crich Parish Council
NEWS FROM CRICH PARISH COUNCILGlebe Field Centre, Glebe Field Close, Crich, Derbyshire DE4 5EU
Tel: 01773 853928 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cacn.org.uk Clerk: Clive Ludlam
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Interesting facts about 1943Top songs were – Maizy Doats, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, and I’ll be
Seeing You.
OSCAR winner was Casablanca and the musical Oklahoma opened on Broadway.
Men aged 18–25 were chosen by ballot to work in the coal mines.
PAYE scheme launched to collect tax directly from wage packets.
Major shortages meant only 1 in 10 could have turkey for Christmas.
School uniforms had to be blue or grey to save on dye.
Pint of beer cost 1/- (5p), a letter 3½ d (1½p), Road Tax £7 10s 0d (£7.50), loaf 8½ d (3½p). Female textile workers earned £2 13s 0d per week, miners £5.
Crich Parish Magazine October 1943 Following the death of my mother Kathleen Mary Tookey (nee Hall) in January
and my father’s decision to move in to a retirement home my sister and I had the
unenviable task of clearing out our family home. In an old bureau we found papers
covering all the major family events that had taken place in the sixty-five years
since my parents moved from Derbyshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire. My mother
was born in 1914 and lived in the village until her marriage to my father Frederick
Marshall Tookey from Matlock in May 1940. One of the most interesting papers
was a copy of the Crich Parish Magazine for October 1943 which recorded my
baptism on the 29 August 1943. This wartime issue cost 2d (about 1p) and consisted
of a single folded sheet giving four sides of parish news and events. Inserted in this
was an eight sided publication called “Home Words” which described wartime
church events throughout the country.
The magazine is reprinted on the following pages.
An interesting question is – where are Mr and Mrs Greenhough, Patricia Ann
Oliver and Yvonne Mary Margaret Greenall now?David Tookey
David Tookey is a retired government scientist who lives in Stevenage in Hertfordshire with Jean his wife, a retired primary school teacher. They have two grown-up daughters. His long-standing attachment to the village of Crich dates from the nineteen fifties when he spent many happy summer holidays staying at Croft House on The Common with his maternal grandparents Hannah and John White.
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Dog FoulingSadly this is a problem in the community caused by selfish and unthinking dog owners. It is possible to do something about it though. It is an issue worthy of being intolerant. Amber Valley Borough Council do have a dog warden. From their web site –
As a Local Authority, Amber Valley Borough Council has a duty to provide a Dog Warden service to enforce dog fouling byelaws. The main law enforced by Amber Valley Borough Council covering fouling is The Dogs Fouling of Land Act 1996. This law makes it an offence to allow your dog to defecate and not clean it up.
Poop Scoop bags are widely available free of charge throughout the Borough.
Dog faeces is a health hazard and can cause blindness in young children.
Our wardens continually strive to catch offenders and will always prosecute. Fines can be up to £1000.
Amber Valley will also prosecute on a witness statement. A witness could be a neighbour or a complete stranger. Forgetting a poop scoop bag is not an acceptable excuse – you will still be prosecuted.
Making a Complaint
If you wish to make a complaint regarding dog fouling, please contact the Helpline. We aim to respond to your complaint within 5 working days which will include patrols and erecting signage where appropriate.
Any information you supply will remain confidential.
It can also be very useful if a diary is kept on dates, times and brief descriptions etc as this can assist the wardens when patrolling the area.
Witness Statements – If you are prepared to act as a witness to dog fouling incidents this can help us to bring successful prosecutions.
REMEMBER – ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG
Contact DetailsTelephone 01773 841335 – This is a direct line to the Dog Warden Service Helpline. This line is open 8.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday except Wednesday when the line is closed from 9.00 to 10.00 due to staff training and development
Telephone 01773 570222 – 9:00 to 4:30
Telephone 01773 841317 – Dog Warden Service Fax Helpline
Email address [email protected] – responded to within 5 working days.
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ST. MARY’SCHURCH
www.crichstmarys.org.uk
Vicar: Revd. Philip Brooks MA, MThCurate: Revd. Jim Gray
ExtensionMoney and pledges continue to come in and our total has now reached over £80,000. We are having a special Launch Event in October – further details to follow.
We have remembered themAt Remembrance Day services for decades we have made the promise in Laurence Binyon’s words “We Will Remember Them”. Exactly 90 years since the ending of World War I, on November 11 at 8.00pm at the Glebe there will be performances of drama, music and readings that illustrate how we have remembered them. The evening will feature Footprints Theatre Company performing their acclaimed ‘Midnight Clear’ which dramatises the famous football match of Christmas 1914.
But it is also hoped that local people who may have diaries, letters or other memorabilia may like to share them. If so please contact Martyn Offord on 01773 853722 or [email protected] – money raised will go towards the St Mary’s Church Extension Fund.
Parish MagazineWe have improved the quality of the production of our magazine; we can now print decent photographs, and some pages can be in colour! We are now seeking to improve its content and widen its appeal. Articles of interest, forthcoming events, even colour adverts are all welcome! We don’t have the circulation of the Crich Area Community News but we do have a short lead time and it is monthly!
PeopleAndy and Annie Horlock have moved to Lugarno in Switzerland, where Andy will be the new chaplain of the Anglican Church there. We are very grateful for all they have done for us and wish them well in their new home and church.Ian Wellby has become our new Church Warden. Do contact him or Peter Greenhalgh if you think they can help you in any way.
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Changed Worship Pattern from 1st SeptemberFrom the beginning of September there are to be some changes to our service pattern. Our band is going to play at the Family Services; our youth friendly evening service is moving to the second Sunday of the month; our house groups are going to take turns in leading a service on the second Sunday of the month; and our evening Holy Communion is going to move to the third Sunday of the month.
Occasionally there will be special services, but our usual monthly service pattern will look like the following:
1st Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion (Traditional Prayer Book)10.15 am Family Service 6.30 pm Evening Prayer (Prayer Book)
2nd Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion (Traditional Prayer Book)10.15 am Special Service led by house groups (Groundbreakers during this service) 7.00 pm Second Sunday @ 7 (led by Worship Band)
3rd Sunday 9.15 am Holy Communion (Modern language, choir and organ)10.15 am Lighthouse in the Glebe 6.30 pm Holy Communion (Traditional Prayer Book)
4th Sunday 9.15 am Holy Communion (Modern language, choir and organ)10.45 am Morning Praise Communion (Worship Band, Groundbreakers) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer (Prayer Book)
5th Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion (Traditional Prayer Book)10.15 am Holy Communion (led by Worship Band) 6.30 pm Evening Prayer (Prayer Book)
Special ServicesSept 7 10.15am Family Service New Beginnings with puppets!Oct 5 10.15am Harvest Festival 6.30pm Harvest EvensongNov 9 10.50am Remembrance Dec 7 10.15am “Toy and Tin” Service
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All Saints Church South WingfieldChristmas Fayre and Fuddle on Saturday 29 November, 11.00am in the Church Hall, South Wingfield.
Children & YouthPopalong Baby & Toddler GroupFriday mornings and afternoons in term time at Crich Wesleyan Chapel, Chapel Lane, 9.30–11.30 am, 1.00–3.00 pm. Contact Lynda Gray (01773 857921).
Following the success of last year some of our young people are going to a Youth Weekend at Kidderminster from 7–9 November. This is organised by Stephen Potter of South Normanton Church. Further details are available from Jill Neal (01773 857720).
Worship at Glebe Day Care Glebe Field Centre at 11.45 pm
Tuesday 16 Sept Thursday 9 Oct Tuesday 11 Nov
Trouble in Crich
This report was in the Derby Mercury on the 26 August 1829.Despite deportation, flogging and imprisonment, youths still misbehaved!
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CRICH BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: Chris Hand 01773 853180
www.crichbaptist.org
Each denomination is able to point to their history, and as Christians who have the sub-title Baptist, we too are proud of our rich heritage of faith. Locally, it would appear that the evangelical zeal of the General Baptists in Derby led to the establishing of a number of village churches. Of those days, concerning Crich, the scantiest records remain, but they do show that a certain “Mr. G. Pike”, who I believe to have been the minister of Brook Street Chapel in Derby, “introduced preaching here (in Crich) in 1826.” There was no Baptist Chapel in Crich until 1839, the first Meeting House being down Roes Lane. “Ebenezer Chapel” was built, and there the Baptists met until they erected the new chapel in the Market Place, the official opening service being in 1878.
Our story concerns men and women of faith. Very few of them grabbed the headlines, and they were, essentially, ordinary folk. Farmers, quarry workers, manual labourers, housewives, lead miners, a few business people: none were remarkable, in one sense at least, but each played their part in establishing the Baptist cause in Crich, and it is on their legacy of faith and belief in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ that we in our day now stand.
It is interesting to note that the Baptists of those early days drew their congregation from different places. Members came from Wheatcroft, Moorwood Moor, Holloway, Whatstandwell, Fritchley, Wingfield Park and Parkhead as well as Crich itself. Family names that we know today are found in our
records: Cowlishaw, Berrisford, Bennet, Haslam, Petts, Dawes, Mills, Sims, Sheldon, Steeples, Mitchell, Harrison, Barnes, Wragg, Storer, Greatorex, Greenhough, Sellors, Swindle, Haynes and quite a few more that would be familiar to many of us.
Indeed one of our members, a certain Job Berrisford, lived with his wife Elizabeth and their children down the Dimple, somewhere near the Hat Factory. We know that he played a full and active part in the life of the church. Sadly, however, he died in tragic circumstances. Even as his time on this earth drew closer he evidenced such faith and belief in God, as his almost final words tell us. It is recorded of him, “Mr. Job Berrisford, a member of the General Baptist Church, Crich departed this life February 8th 1843, in the 33rd year of his age. The subject of this brief sketch was accidentally killed on the limestone railway. He survived four hours after the circumstances transpired, testifying to all around him the happy effects of that religion which alone can make a dying bed feel – “soft as downy pillows are”. His constant language was, “Bless God, Oh what a good God I have. Sinners do not feel what I feel; if they did they would obey Him.” He expired with similar sentiments upon his lips. His mortal remains were interred in the Baptist burial ground. On the following Lord’s Day, in the evening, his funeral sermon was preached by the minister of the place, to a large and deeply affected audience, from Jeremiah 31:17, “There is hope in thine end”.
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The fact that the first Crich Baptists had a burial ground is fact, but one thing has always defeated me: actually knowing exactly where it was (is). If any readers of this article know of its location, or can help me find it, I would be really very grateful.
One amusing anecdote that always makes me smile concerns the organ that they had in the ‘old place’. At a Church Meeting in December 1859, it is recorded thus: “That the Harmonium be withdrawn for the space of six months and Bro. Wildgoose be solicited to learn to play the same.”
In 1861 a remarkable event took place. The area, and indeed the Baptists, experienced a real revival. It is perhaps best described by the Minister of the time, a Mr. Shakespeare, when he wrote: “It should be here recorded that meetings for prayer and short exhortations had now been held, chiefly at friends’ houses, every evening (except Friday) for a month. The like gracious influences had been at work through the whole, and the like circumstances (i.e. awakened sinners commencing to pray earnestly for mercy and salvation) had attended all. Nor was this extra machinery set at work to bring about a revival. The revival came first, when Minister and people were not calculating upon it, and the extra meetings, as a matter of necessity came afterwards. The church was remarkably quickened, nearly every member being conscious of the Revival’s powerful influence. Such was the earnestness and importunity felt in prayer that words seemed feeble. The whole soul was poured out before God, and when words had ceased, sufferance was found in
the deepest groans. There was no listlessness, no indifference: responses were many and earnest, and the prayer of one was the prayer of all. All classes out of the church were affected.” Such a move of God had its effect upon the community; it became a better place, there was less drunkenness, homes were more peaceful places and as far as the Baptists were concerned there was a sudden and dramatic increase in the number of people attending the church services and requesting baptism.
The Baptists gradually outgrew the old chapel down Roes Lane, even though they had added a balcony in 1853. They also felt that the area around the chapel was a little run down, and when the opportunity came to move they took decisive action. A site in the centre of the village became available, when Wheeldon House, with its gardens and adjoining cottages, was put up for sale. It went to auction – therein lies a tale – and in 1875 it was sold to the Baptists for the sum of £660. They proceeded to demolish the old Manor House and built the new church, to the same dimensions, on the same site. The initial estimate for the new church was £349-17-0. This was substantially under what it actually cost, as in 1881 the debt on the new building was still over £1500.
I will add a little more of our story in the next issue. Readers may also like to know that the two talks on the “Baptists in Crich” given at the Baptist Chapel will also be recorded and put on our website at some point.
Alan Flint
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REGULAR MEETINGS AND SERVICES
CHILDREN’S WORKSunday School
Our Sunday School takes place during the Morning Service and if you would like your children to come, they would be welcome at the beginning of the service at 10.45 am when the Pastor gives a ‘Children’s Talk’. The Sunday School itself begins at 11.15 am and takes place in the ‘School Room’ at the rear of the church which can be found by going down the drive between Lloyds the Chemist and the church.
Seekers ClubMost Thursdays we hold a club for young people of ‘Primary School’ age. There
are Bible teaching, games, crafts, quizzes and other activities. The times for those aged 5–7 (Infants) is 5–6 pm and for those aged 8 and above (Juniors/Seniors) is 6–7 pm.
For more details about the Sunday School and the Seekers Club, contact the Pastor on (01773) 853180.
To listen to recent sermons from Crich Baptist Church, go to
www.crichbaptist.org
To hear a recorded message updated weekly about the Christian
faith ring 020 8749 2109
Friendship
Sunday Services10.45am & 6.00pm
Tuesday Prayer Meeting7.45pm
Ladies’ Meeting1st Wednesday each month 2.00pm
Thursday Bible Study7.45pm
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When you walk up to the Cliff Inn on a Sunday evening you might feel a little unnerved by the way the ground shakes. Once you enter the bar, however,
all is rendered clear. Feet are stamping, fingers drumming, bodhrans beating and pulses throbbing. There may even be some Irish tap dancing. But there will certainly be an exciting harmony of guitars and banjos, mandolins and flutes, penny whistles and harmonicas, accordions and violins all weaving in and out of each other’s melodies. Stranger still, there may be Sardinian pipes, Degger and Scottish small pipes, a bouzouki, a saw, an Appalachian dulcimer. There may be a medley of Celtic music, reels and slides and jigs, or it may be tributes to John Denver or Dylan or Simon and Garfunkel or some blues or modern folk. There may be solo voices unaccompanied or everyone joining in with some favourite chorus. There may be something really ancient and traditional, or fond reminiscences about Lonnie Donegan.
The area around is rich with musicians from beginners to professionals, some confident, some shy, but all are given space and encouragement
at the Cliff. There is nothing more inspiring than banging out your old three chord chestnut and after a bar or so a fiddle blends in, a mandolin starts trilling, a flute softly merges over the top, a base line picks at the bottom and a whistle twists around your vocals. Suddenly your raw old bit of Tom Paxton has been metamorphosed into something beautiful and complex – pure alchemy.
There must be at least thirty musicians who at times may show up at the Cliff on a Sunday evening in various permutations.
Joan presides behind the bar; traditional ales lubricate the vocal chords; some just listen, and passing tourists can’t believe their luck.
For those of you brought up on karaoke or synthetic music this is the real thing, as real as the ale. Real people singing and playing real instruments, spontaneous
and improvised. Authentic folk music, when people get together and perform together as happened in pubs and inns generations ago, and the hope that this tradition will continue into whatever the future holds for the Cliff Inn and other village pubs like it.
Here are some of the instruments that are played there. See if you can sort out which is which: mandolin, zither, dulcimer, accordion,
harmonicas, Degger pipes, Scottish small pipes, guitar and a pint of Rev. James.
MUSIC ON TAP AT THE CLIFF
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CACN FREE PRIZE CROSSWORDCrossword No.30 Compiled by Lin & Brian Sargent
ACROSS 1 Whirligig. (10)9 All of a piece. (7)10 Plea of elsewhere. (5)11 Canonical cloak. (4)12 Underfoot at the bow. (8)14 Far and wide. (6)15 Ottoman high official. (6)18 Conventional, proper. (8)20 Maple. (4)22 Where E meets W at altitude. (5)23 Genetic aberration. (7)24 “But where are the snows of .............?” (Francois Villon) (10)
DOWN2 Modern hautbois. (4)3 This mighty hunter built Babel? (6)4 World of learning. (8)5 Express one’s view. (5)6 Terror act kit. Pay up or else! (5,2,5)7 Knockabout show of 24. (5,3,4)8 A silly smirk. (6)13 Lose scar. Not playing this! (8)16 Proceeds by degrees. (6)17 Uproar. (6)19 Category. (5)21 Authenticating endorsement. (4)
Answers to Crossword No. 29Across: 1 Stopcock. 5 Jade. 9 Awful. 10 Obelisk. 11 Pontiff. 12 Denim. 13 Eyebright. 18 Along. 20 Caution. 22 Pontoon. 23 Poker. 24 Reef. 25.Florence.Down: 1 Stamps. 2 Offence. 3 Calvi. 4 Cromford Canal. 6 Alien. 7 Eskimo. 8 Seadog.. 14 Eggnog.15 Thicken. 16 Hamper. 17 Untrue. 19 Ounce. 21 Upper.
First correct entry opened to Crossword 29 was from:Syd Barber, Heagewho receives the £5 prize donated by Lin & Brian Sargent.Thank you to all who entered.
Name:
Address
Phone
Closing Date 13 Oct 2008Entries to: CACN postbox Lloyds Chemist Crichor post to:Crossword, CACN, PO BOX 7178, Crich, Matlock, DE4 9AU
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We would like to welcome all the children who have recently started with us – Isla, Megan and Lydia. We say a sad goodbye to all those who have left in July to start at their big schools – James, Oliver, Evie, Adam, Declan, Tia, Bella and Beatrix. The end of term was celebrated with a party and the children were entertained by Sparkle the Fairy.In May, for the third year running, the
Pre-School took part in the Barnardo’s Big Toddle. As usual this was a well supported event, although the weather this year let us down. Even so we managed to raise £164 for Barnado’s and £74 for the Pre-School. A big thank you to all those who sponsored the children and all those who took part in the toddle.
The Pre-School also went down to the Junior School playing fields to watch the Infant School’s sports day. They were excellent spectators – sitting patiently and they even had a race of their own at the end.Anyone wanting to put their child’s name on the
waiting list for Pre-School should contact Jeanette Dachtler on 01773 856784 as soon as possible – it is never too soon.
Weekdays from 9.15 to 12.15. Children can attend from the age of 2½.
THANK YOU – On the 15th July children at Crich Infant School put on an entertainment called Stella the Starfish. All the children were a credit to everyone concerned. The hard work put in by the head, staff
and pupils was most appreciated by the audience. Special mention must be made of the excellent costumes. Even the notoriously difficult Maypole dancing was a success. Refreshments were provided and served by the PTA.
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Out With the Old – In With the New
On 13th February 1939, Mr Wilfred Dawes became the first Headmaster of the brand new Mortimer Wilson School and that date was soon followed, on 16th March 1939, by the formal opening of the school by Alderman W. Mortimer Wilson, MA, whose name went on to be borne by the school for close on 70 years. The school opened as a non-selective establishment with two separate schools within, the boys and girls being educated separately.
Mortimer Wilson was a local man who progressed up the industrial ladder to become manager of several local coal mines, and his name will continue to be celebrated when Alfreton Grange Arts College opens its doors at the beginning of September 2008, 69 years after the school was closed on account of the start of the Second World War! That closure lasted only a month and soon education in this part of Alfreton was in full swing.
The 1974 edition of the school’s newsletter celebrated the career of Wilfred Dawes, who retired in that year, and amongst the items in the diary of the school we are informed that J. Flint of 1a caught his foot under the roller at lunchtime on 3rd July 1940, whilst after the end of the war, in February 1947, one of the coldest winters on record,
coal stocks were down to just 1 ton with little prospect of procuring more!
On 16th October 1950 there was a cleanliness inspection. Fortunately all of the boys were clean!
Now it’s the turn of Alfreton Grange Arts College to lead the educational needs of the town. The school’s new-found status will be accompanied by many exciting developments over the next few weeks and months.
There’ll be brand new electronically driven tiered seating in the main hall, the small hall will become a dance studio and there’ll be a new Arts Computer Suite in the Music Block. The current staff room will become an arts centre and there’ll even be a school TV station, GTV!
It’s not just the arts that will benefit. There’ll be a continuation of the upgrade of ICT equipment. There’ll be new computers in English and Humanities, whilst Science will have its own set of laptop computers.
And the school recently announced a really exciting package of technology that will be made available to all of the incoming Year 7 students, which will enable them to benefit from the additional funding made available to the school.
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They will all receive a mini-computer of their own as well as an electronic keyboard to help their musical ability.
Wilfred Dawes, who was awarded the MBE for his services to education in Alfreton, was a proud man and the current Headteacher, Wendy Sharp, is delighted to have been given the blessings of Mr Dawes’ children, Peter
and Jill, regarding the new name. They will be sending some memorabilia to display in the school to ensure that the history of the school is never forgotten.
The ‘Old’ may be about to relinquish its glories, but the ‘New’ has many myriads of future history to write. Here’s to Alfreton Grange Arts College.
Phil Tooley, Business ManagerMortimer Wilson – Alfreton Grange Arts College
From the Derbyshire Times report –Headteacher Wendy Sharp said: “This change coincides with the school’s success in attaining specialist status in the arts and heralds a new and exciting future for education in Alfreton and the surrounding district. The decision to change the name was not taken lightly. While we will continue to honour and respect the school’s heritage and Mortimer Wilson, the man whose name the school has carried since the 1930s, there was a majority support for seizing the opportunity to make a brand new start. Both within and beyond the school community, the school’s excellence in the arts has been widely recognised for many years. It is fitting that this honour is now formally recognised and we look forward to many more improvements in the coming months and years.”
The Grange Street school will move into a new school building by 2012 under the Government’s Building Schools for the Future programme, and will dedicate a special room to Mortimer Wilson to celebrate his contribution to Alfreton. The school’s specialist arts status will bring in funding to improve resources, ICT and create further opportunities for partnership work with other local schools. The new school uniform was designed in consultation with students and will see the current sweatshirts swapped for smarter blazer-style jackets and a tie.
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CHARBS Caring enough to raise money to help people with cancer
The CHARBS group has raised well over £20,000 for Macmillan since 2003 and we have decided that we would like to go in other directions for cancer care, and not just Macmillan.
We would like the money we raise to go either to other cancer charities or to specific projects in our locality – maybe at the DRI or Derby City. At our recent Garden Party at the Wesley Chapel the money raised was split between Macmillan and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
We still have our Macmillan Summer Draw tickets that we are selling throughout the summer months at different events. This will be drawn at the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, which will be held at The Glebe on Friday 26 September 9.30 – 12 noon.
CHARBS WALKING TREASURE HUNT
We had a wonderful response to the Walking Treasure Hunt which ran throughout April and May.
Requests for entry forms came from all over the country as people picked up information about the Walk on the CACN and Amber Valley websites.
It is hard to estimate how many people actually took part, because often groups walked, but only submitted one completed entry form.
There were many letters and compliments about the event. We discovered that there were so many extra benefits from doing the Treasure Hunt. Everyone said that they had thoroughly enjoyed the walk, the stunning scenery, the exercise, and discovering a part of Crich and Derbyshire that they had not previously explored,
There was a profit of £250.26 after paying for the printing expenses and the £25 prize.
The winner was Mrs Angela Smith of Waingroves,who submitted the only entry form with every answer correct.
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➤ Thanks to all of you who continue to support CHARBS. ➤ We will always keep you informed so you know for which cancer charity
or project we are raising money.➤ We will always tell you what we have raised.➤ For the rest of 2008 we will share our fund-raising between Macmillan
and Marie Curie Cancer Care. ➤ We will decide at the beginning of 2009 what our fund-raising focus will
be.➤ BUT be in no doubt we will continue to raise money to help people who live
with cancer.If anyone wants some helpers for their cancer-related project or if you know of a project that we can support, give us a ring and we will see if we can help.Contact person – Lynne Field 01773 857227
CHARBS
CHARBS Garden Party Wesley Chapel Garden Saturday 7 June 2008
The rain held off and the sun came out for the afternoon and we had a super turnout. The people at the Chapel had done a fantastic job tidying the Garden and there was even more space for everyone to sit and enjoy Crich Brass who played for us all afternoon.
Inside the Chapel, Encore Singers sang and entertained everyone, but sadly they had decided to make this their last performance.
Thanks to everyone who responded to our request in the last CACN magazine and donated plants, bric-a-brac, books and those wonderful cakes for sale or to eat on the afternoon.
It was a really lovely atmosphere, and as someone said on the day, “It’s a proper garden party”.
After expenses £617.13 was split equally between Marie Curie and Macmillan.
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END OF AN ERA
It has been said that the Jovial Dutchman got its name from the Dutch navvies who worked on building the Cromford Canal. It has been the home of, amongst others, Friendly Societies, Odd Fellows, the Ancient Order of Druids and the beautifully named Loyal United Sisters. House, farm sales and auctions were held there. Many sporting teams were based at the Jovial, stories of which have appeared in previous issues of this magazine. Throughout the years the various landlords and landladies have supported village life. Now it will
no longer be a public house and another landmark and link to our heritage disappears.
Previous hosts at the Jovial Dutchman since 1900 have included – J. Bowmer, L. Jarvis, C. Baker, S, Smith, J. Fritchley, G.H. Smith, J.W. Nadin, M. Oliphant, M. Killer, M. Travis, C. Lees.
Sadly a public house linked to the long history of our community is to be no more. The Jovial Dutchman, which has served the village faithfully for a great number of years, has “called time” and is to close.
Thank you to Adrian and Michelle for hosting our CACN meetings. We shall miss your friendliness and support for our work. ED
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From mine hosts, Michelle and Adrian Worthy –
Last orders at the DutchmanMichelle and Adrian would like to say a big thank you to all their friends and customers who have supported them over the last six years. For those who haven’t, I’m afraid that “Last orders” have been called and “Time gentlemen, please” is not far behind.So, if you get the chance, call in and have a drink with us before it is too late.Hope to see you,Michelle and Adrian
A lot of folks can’t understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in our country. Well, there’s a very simple answer. Nobody bothered to check the oil. We just didn’t know we were getting low. The reason for that is purely geographical. Our OIL is located in the North Sea.Our DIPSTICKS are located in Westminster! Any questions? No? I didn’t think so!
The older you get the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.
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OPEN EVENING Monday 29th September
Derby Town Houses by Maxwell CravenPlease join us to hear this illustrated talk by well-known local historian Maxwell Craven. A fascinating insight into 18th century society in our county town and the clues that can be found today of Derby’s rich architectural legacy.
The Glebe Centre at 7.30 pmCost £2.50 including refreshments (pay at the door)
Digital imaging & photography with Matthew PalmerThe Glebe Centre10 weekly meetings starts 1 Oct10am–noon
For further details pick up the WEA Courses for Adults booklet from the Glebe and other outlets around the village,
or ring Sylvia Taylor (WEA Secretary) 01773 853468
Around Crich in Tudor Timeswith Dudley FowkesThe Baptist Chapel10 fortnightly meetings starts 22 Sept7.30–9.00pm
Lives of the Artists: Vasari & the Italian Renaissancewith Bob MoulderThe Glebe Centre10 weekly meetings starts 23 Sept 1.00–3.00pm
English Castles: medieval to modernwith Rod PearsonThe Glebe Centre10 weekly meetings starts 23 Feb 09 1.30–3.00pm
Yogawith Helen SutcliffeWed 1.30–3.00pm
Yoga for allwith Christine HagueWed 6.20–7.50pm
Yoga going deeperwith Christine HagueWed 8.00–9.45pm
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THE GLEBE FIELD CENTRE Glebe Field Close, Crich, Derbyshire DE4 5EU
Tel: 01773 857894
Email: [email protected]
Registered Charity 1045937
SERVICES AT THE GLEBE FIELD CENTREPhotocopying – A4 colour and black and white available at reception.An exciting range of second-hand books and jigsaws on sale from 20p to 50p.Greetings cards 50p.
OUTSIDE CATERINGDo you need sandwiches/jacket potatoes etc. for your lunchtime meetings or for any occasion? We can cater for your needs. Buffet menus on request. Give Maxine a call at the centre for more information.
HIRE THE GLEBE FIELD CENTREWe are able to cater for groups up to 200 people for Public and Private Events –
Our midsummer lunch took place in June with everyone enjoying a three-course meal followed by entertainment which was provided by Mr Lester Simpson, and the raffle raised £125. Our next celebration lunch is on September 19th. Tickets cost £7.50 from reception.
FRIENDS OF THE GLEBE (F.O.G.S.)Who are we? We are a very small group of volunteers who raise money through raffles,
quizzes, sales of second-hand books, jigsaws and greetings cards. Many of you are very supportive and are always willing to buy raffle tickets etc. Over the years we have raised enough money to purchase kitchen equipment, tableware, decorating materials, plants and flowers etc. We couldn’t do it without your generosity.
We are always looking for anyone who would like to join us, whether you can spare time to help set up tables for our celebration lunches, help to serve at the celebration lunches (no experience necessary!), or help to sell fund-raising items. If you have any new ideas or knowledge of fund-raising contact the Glebe and ask for Margaret or Vicki.
Once again thanks to all who support the Glebe. It’s your community centre and we like to make it special, so all your support is gratefully received to enable us to do this.
THANK YOU – The Trustees and Management Committee would like to thank the Friends of the Glebe for their donation of £2,500 to the contingency fund of the Glebe Field Centre. The Friends of the Glebe work hard throughout the year organising events to raise funds for the centre and we are extremely grateful for all their efforts.
Children’s & Adults’ partiesDancesWedding ReceptionsChristenings
Funerals Conferences Meetings Training days
Fund-raising eventsAntique & Craft Fairs etc.
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GLEBE ACTIVITIES i GLEBE ACTIVITIES i GLEBE ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELDERLYDay CareMon, Tue, Thu, Fri10.00am – 2.30pmNurse or Doctor to refer
Luncheon ClubWed 10.30am – 1.00pmHeather Johnson 856212
EvergreensFri 1.30pm – 3.30pmDoreen Mason 856145
BingoTue 1.30pm – 2.30pm
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDRENCrich Pre-SchoolMon–Fri in term time9.15am – 12.15pmJeanette Dachtler 856784
Crich Toy LibraryMon 9.30am – 11.30amAnn-Marie McMillan0845 009 3019
Gym KidsTue 12.45pm – 1.30pmYvonne 834497
Church Group – Rock SolidTue in term time7.30pm – 9.30pmRev Phillip Brooks 852449
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESLine DancingThur 7.30pm – 8.30pmBallroom/Latin/Modern SequenceThur 8.30pm – 9.30pmKath Cresswell 872022
JujitsuMon 6.00pm – 7.00pmAnthony Stewart0781 404 6935
ACTIVITIES FOR ALLCrich WIThird Weds 7.00pm – 10.00pmPenny Chambers 827453
Indoor BowlsEnd Sept – end MarchFri 7.00pm – 10.00pmAnn Draper 01629 820275
St Mary’s Mothers UnionSecond Tues 2.30pm – 4.30pmMrs L Riddings 853455
Trefoil GuildFirst Weds 7.00pm – 9.00pmDi Fretwell 852460
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIESWEA ClassesYoga, Local History & much moreSylvia Taylor 853468
Crich Heritage PartnershipLast Thurs 7.30pmPaul Garrud 856083
ANY QUERIES?% 857894
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SUPPORT FOR PARENTSBaby Clinic9.30-noon every Monday
ParentcraftFour courses for expectant parents each yearGroups for parents as required
FITNESSBoot CampTue 6.00pm – 6.45pmFitness PilatesTue 6.45pm – 7.45pmStephanie Burton0784 598 4881
NHS HEALTHBlood Test ClinicMon, Tue, Wed 9.00am – 10.20amThur 9.00am – 10.00am
ChiropodistMon & Thur mornings 9.00am – 12.30pmDoctor’s referral needed
Hearing ClinicFirst Tues 2.00pm – 3.30pm
PRIVATE HEALTHChiropodist Wed 9.00am – 4.00pmSteve Thaw 857894
OpticianTue 2.00pm – 6.00pmThur 9.00am – 1.00pmMartyn Newman 857894
OsteopathyWed 6.30pm – 9.00pmSat 9.00am – 1.00pmPaul Ashburner0845 009 8030
Slimming WorldMon 6.30pmElke Burden 5208690781 398 9524
BEAUTY TREATMENTHairdressingMon to FriAppointment neededAnn Davison 857894
COMMUNITY SERVICESCrich Parish CouncilFirst Mons 7.30pmPublic welcome to attendClive Ludlam 853928
Police Drop in SessionFor dates & times 857894
GLEBE ACTIVITIES i GLEBE ACTIVITIES i GLEBE ACTIVITIES
LUNCHESDaily Light Bite 11.30am – noonFrom £1.80Daily 2-course Meal 12.30pm£3.85Prior booking needed
THEMED & CELEBRATION LUNCHESOpen to all – very popularSee Glebe Notice Board
SNACK BREAKTea & Coffee in Coffee Bar50p
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School LaneCrich
MatlockDerbyshire
DE4 5DF( 01773 852384
Leashaw WoodsThanks to Dave Wright of Holloway, the children at Crich Junior School
have been given a wonderful opportunity to extend their learning out from the traditional classroom. He has given us permission to use his 45-acre ancient woodland, Leashaw Wood, to develop the creative curriculum. We intend to visit the woods several times a year not only to appreciate the seasonal changes but to enjoy a wide range of activities.
Here are a couple of thoughts from our children about their first visit.
On Monday the 23rd of June we went on a trip to Leashaw Woods. We had the privilege of being the first school to go there as it is a private wood.
At about half nine we set off on the long trek. It took about an hour but we got there eventually. When we arrived a man told us about the rules. Then we went out to do what we had planned. Make dens in the wild!
We had already decided who we were going to build our dens with back at school, and me and my group set out.
We found what looked like a good spot and started collecting materials. But then things started to go wrong. While I went off to collect materials the rest of the team wasn’t able to construct the den. Eventually they decided to move location. I thought that this was going to crush our hopes of getting the best den. But I was wrong. We were able to start on a brilliant den. While I foraged, they built. After lunch we made the inside comfortable and were starting on final touches.....when we heard a shout. The judges were coming!
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We went into a frenzy. We used communication and a viewpoint to learn the judges’ location. We prepared ourselves when we saw them, only a group away! As we finished, the judges approached. They beganthe inspection. On the whole they liked our den, and we only lost one point for bad teamwork at the start. We gave final warning to Neve’s team, and then relaxed. We’d done it!We were forced to demolish our dens, but it was worth it! After that we had to do descriptive words on the wood for a story but we did not do very well.Finally we went home. It had been an exhausting day!
By Timmy Hand
On the 23rd of June 2008 Crich Juniors went to Leashaw Woods to learn about building shelters with natural materials. We walked there and Mr. Orridge accidentally walked past the entrance, so we had to walk back the way we came to find the woods!! When we got there we went over the safety rules.
We learnt what the difference was between fern and bracken. Fern has little balls on the stalk, which we were allowed to use, and bracken’s stalk was smooth, which we weren’t, because it can cause medical problems. Mr. Orridge meanwhile had set out the boundaries for us to build our shelters in. We were given about three and a half hours to construct our shelters. We got to work straight away building the walls first, and then we started to do the roof. We were called for dinner after about one and a half hours (we had all brought packed lunches). We then carried on with our shelters. When we’d finished we were judged on our shelters and how good our team work was. We received seven out of eight for our den, due to a small disagreement we had at the beginning, which was where to build our den, but we were so excited and happy to be free, it was very hard to think straight. Our den proved to be strong and had a good roof. Finally, we had to break down our dens, to leave no trace that we had had so much fun and excitement, but it was important that we left everything as we found it, so other people could experience the fun we had enjoyed. It was really fun and I would love to do it again.
By Neve Broadley Y6
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It was lovely to welcome back two ex-pupils.
Work Experience at Crich Junior School by Luke and Ollie
On the 12th of May, we started our work experience placement. At Anthony Gell School, which is the school we have been at for the past four years, every Year Ten student has to do two weeks of work experience at a placement of their choice, and we were no different, and we, of course chose to work at Crich Junior School.
As past pupils, it was quite strange walking back into our old school, after four years of being at Secondary School, but as expected, there were a lot of things we recognized, and a lot of things we didn’t. The school had obviously changed for better, as far as we were concerned.
Because it was the beginning of SATS week for the Year Sixes, and routine testing for the rest of the school, we didn’t have an absolute plan as to what we were going to do on our first day, but we knuckled down straight away with helping putting out test papers and reading questions to those who were stuck with their maths reading. Of course the highlight of the day was lunch time, sandwiches, of course!
At the school, the current theme was on Africa, so one of our tasks was to create some information sheets about some famous African people for the school’s “African activity day”. We drafted some ideas of the people we could write about, and these included Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner. All of these people had contributed something great to their countries and deserved in our opinion some recognition.
At the end of the first week, Mrs. Coppen very kindly took all the Year Sixes and us up to the park for ice creams, which were positively delicious! We had the pleasure of Kev the Basset Hound’s company as well!
We were told at the end of the first week that there was a “special” task waiting in store for us for the coming week, and we only found out on the next Monday what it actually was. Helping to make the homework diaries.
As we soon found out it was a huge job, and one that the kids didn’t really see, so it was good to get involved in some behind the scenes work, and it made you appreciate the little things that go into making school life smoother and how sometimes we take things like that for granted.
We had to use guillotines to cut each bit of paper for the homework diaries from A4 to A5. This took rather a long time but we felt we’d done a good job and helped reduce the workload. The Africa Day was excellent and everyone enjoyed it.
We had a great time whilst at Crich Junior School and it brought back memories of why we’d enjoyed it so much when we were Juniors. A big thank you to Mrs. Julian and the staff for making us feel so welcome.
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STARS IN YOUR EYESTAURUS
Looking east on the 12th October 2008 at 10.00pm
The constellation Taurus has two very long horns, a large eye and two skinny legs. The large eye is the old star Aldebaran, an orange giant about forty times the size of the sun. For billions of years it has burned its supply of hydrogen until little is left. Eventually it will gradually dim into a white star. The stars that appear clustered around Aldebaran are The Hyades.
There are many stories in mythology about Taurus – the bull. One such Greek story is about Europa, daughter of King Agenor, who was by the seashore gathering flowers. Zeus, who had fallen in love with her beauty, changed himself into a beautiful white bull and joined King Agenor’s herd which was grazing near Europa. He seemed so mild that Europa placed flowers around his neck and junped on his back. Suddenly he plunged into the sea and carried her to the island of Crete. Whilst in Crete she had three sons, the first of whom was Minos. It was Minos who introduced the Cretans to the bull cult. He had Daedalus build the famous labyrinth at Knossos, which became the home of his son the Minotaur. The Minotaur was eventually killed by Theseus.Minos was the title of the ancient rulers of Crete.
Our resident astrologer JG
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CRICH TOY LIBRARYwww.crichtoylibrary.org.uk
0845 009 [email protected]
On 26th May Crich Toy Library celebrated its 8th birthday and the launch of its new logo. Families visited Crich Tramway Village with specially invited guests – our patron, Simon Groom, an ex-Blue Peter Presenter, and 8-year-old birthday twins Andrew and John Hitchcock. Ten-year-old former Toy Library member Tessa Corton designed the new logo and received a free pass to Crich Tramway Village.
Everyone had fun in the sun on the specially decorated Birthday Tram and enjoyed a slice of birthday cake.
Patron Simon Groom expressed his thanks for the support of Crich Toy Library by members and volunteers. He was excited about hosting further family events at Crich Tramway Village, in partnership with Crich Toy Library, for local families in Crich and surrounding villages.
Simon Groom shows off the birthday cake with Toy Library volunteers and visitors
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Volunteer AppealCrich Toy Library is for babies, children and young people in Crich and surrounding areas. We are on the look out for fun filled individuals to help build on the success of the past eight years.
A wide range of volunteers are required to help maximise the library’s potential
meeting and greetingmaintaining the toyspreparing healthy snacks getting hands-on with messy activities
Taking as little as one hour a week9.30 – 10.30am or 10.30 – 11.30am.
Volunteers are welcomed from all areas, whether you are a retired person with time to spare or thinking of a change of career and want some valuable experience. Crich Toy Library spokesperson Ann-Marie McMillan said: “Toy libraries provide a valuable community service. Parents, carers and children and childcare providers can try out new toys without spending a fortune. The groups provide a great place for making new friends.”
For more information contact Ann-Marie McMillan on 0845 009 3019 or email: [email protected]
Families and carers are invited to attend weekly Toy Library sessions Mondays 9.30 – 11.30pm at Crich Glebe Field Centre, Glebe Field Close, Crich, DE4 5EU.
The Toy Libraries runs at the same time as Crich Pre-school and Baby Weigh-in so come and visit us soon, we look forward to meeting you!
What Crich Toy Library Offers • A wide range of good quality toys and
sensory resources that are available to borrow for small charge.
• Friendly meeting place for parents and carers.
• Having a drink and a chat whilst your child plays and makes friends.
• Hire of toys for parties or family occasions.
• Themed family fun-days & Christmas parties.
• Toy hire to local medical centres, health visitors and nursery nurses.
• Pre-booking outreach service for local children’s centres, schools, out-of-school and holiday clubs, nurture groups, nurseries, playgroups and toddler groups.
• Volunteering opportunities for all ages.• Fundraising at Local Carnivals and
Community Events.
How To Join• Come along to a toy library session or
download membership form and terms and conditions from our website.
• There is a small annual membership fee for families and tiered membership frees for groups and health professionals.
• Weekly hire charges range from 50 pence per toy.
• Before toys can be hired out proof of ID needs to be supplied – utility bill, driving licence etc.
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How Can We Choose?We have catalogues available for you to look though and choose from.Visit our website for updates.TOYS AVAILABLEBaby and Early Years – a large selection of stimulating toys and equipmentConstruction – Geomags, Stickle Bricks, PLANX and WEDGITS etc.Games and Puzzles – Wide selection of inclusive Jigsaws and Board GamesHeuristic Resources – Treasure Baskets; natural objects and fabricsElectronic – Leap pads, V-Tech and multimedia toysImaginative – Dressing-up clothes, dolls houses, farms, train sets, puppets, home
corner, etc.Musical – Various instrumentsOutdoor Toys – Adventure Flows, ride-ons, slides, trikes, pop-up tunnels, ZedbugsSensory and Positive Play – Portable sensory equipment, Bubble Tube and Cuddle,
Chunkies, Voice Dome, Effects Wheels, TOCKI Glitter Tubes, switched toys, tactile and sensory themed packs
Science & Nature Themed PacksStory Sacks
www.crichtoylibrary.org.uk 0845 009 3019
New fuel gauge to be fitted in all cars.
I phoned the local ramblers club today, and this bloke just went on and on.
Overheard in the surgery...In the hospital I had to see one of them triad nurses before I saw the doctor.
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Knock, knock Who’s there?
Kent.Kent who?
Kent you tell by my voice?
QUICK QUIZ 1. With which country do we associate Tutenkhamun? 2. What does an amplifier do? 3. What was Guy Fawkes trying to do when he was caught? 4. Which of these is not a bone – femur, atlas, pumice? 5. How many colours are in a rainbow? 6. Find the odd one out – Paris, London, Canada, Tokyo. 7. Do bananas grow above ground or below? 8. What is flower associated with Remembrance Day? 9. Which is bigger 1/8 or 12%?10. Which composer was almost deaf when he wrote his ninth
and last symphony?
CROSS LETTER PUZZLEAl the words in the puzzle start with COMP.Can you complete the grid?
Answers on page 47
Create music or poetryThe C in CDA friendWithout one you can get lostTo moan a lotGood for the gardenA pat on the backSome puzzles are this
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Nostalgia CornerThis photograph is taken at the Bottom School in about 1920.Note the boys’ collars.
Back L to R: Jack Russell, Cyril Else, Dick Petts, Ernest Cowlishaw, Eric Dawes, Jack Taylor, Eric Stocks, Eric HoldenMiddle L to R: ? Litchfield, Florence Kneebone, Marion Barber, Winifred Horsepool, ? ? , Charlie CauldwellFront L to R: Edna Kneebone, Nellie Martin, Kathleen Gaunt, Marion Smith, Irene Beresford, Mabel Harrison, Connie Dawes,
Gladys CrowderPhoto: Rosemary Hall
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Questions
I am I - why am I?You are you - who are you?
Why me ? Why me?These questions that we ask
Give us quite a task.We live our lives on this earth,
To our death from our birth.Who, or what is to blame?Are we not all the same?
Why friend or foe?Do we not know?
People suffer every dayWhy ? We all say.What do they gainFrom all their pain?
Some are happy in their ignorance,Depending on the circumstance.
Do we choose?Can we refuse?We live, we die
Do we know why?
Shirley CrosbyCupola Park
Whatstandwell~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
I just read an article on the dangers of drinking whisky....Scared me to death.So that’s it!After today, no more reading.
CrichI begin to fear,That over here,Our village is such a dump.If here was a person,I’d love to give him a thump.
What a palace it used to be,But now the rubbish is up to my knee.And all the vandals breaking glass,What’s the point?May I ask?
Our vandals are always at work.All the time with a great big smirk.Why can’t the teenagers go away?I would love...To see the day.
It used to be like a countryside,If I’d called it that now, I’d have lied.With all the new houses that have appeared,The fields of green,Have now disappeared.
The pavements brown with all the dog poo,I’d like to kick’ em and make them shoo.It’ll take a miracle to save this place.But until that time,Most of Crich will stay a disgrace!
Blake Curzon (aged 13)
AnswersChildren’s page 451. Egypt 2. To increase the loudness of sound 3. Blow up the Houses of Parliament 4. Pumice 5. Seven 6. Canada 7. Above ground 8. Poppy 9. 1/8 10. Beethovencompose, compact, companion, compass, complain, compost, compliment, complex