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EchoA voice for everyone in Elton and Gratton

Autumn 2012 www.eltonderbyshire.com Issue No. 31

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Diary DatesSeptember1 Church Gift Day, Belltower Open Day 10- 4pm plus Concert at 7.30pm all in Church6 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH13 WI 7.30pm Doug Bradbury - Life & Times of a Farrier VH14 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH18 ELHG 7.30pm VH25 Gardening Club 7.30pm VH Jeff Bates - Colour in the Winter Garden

October4 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH11 WI 7.30pm AGM VH12 Harvest Supper 6pm in School12 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH16 ELHG 7.30pm VH25 Gardening Club 7.30pm VH Geoff Smith - Fabulous Fuchias

November1 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH8 WI 7.30pm Mrs Ann Bell - Christmas Flower Arrangement9 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH11 Remembrance Service 10.45am20 ELHG 7.30pm VH22 Gardening Club 7.30pm VH Ann Bell - Christmas Flower Decoration

December2 Christmas Tree Lights Switch on 6pm6 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH9 Compline by Candlelight 8pm13 WI 7.30pm - Christmas Party14 School Carol Service 2pm14 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH16 Lessons & Carols 6pm24 Church Crib Service 4pm

Weekly eventsRefuse Collection Wed (unless Bank Hol)

Gentle Keep Fit every Wednesday at 6.30pmin Village Hall. Contact Anne Wellington 650857

Fortnightly eventsThe Eltonians (the over 60’s group) meetevery other Wednesdays at 2pm in the VillageHall. Contact Mike Musgrave on 650293 fordetails.

Glass & Paper Collection - Blue Box & BagEvery other Wednesday - from 10th SeptemberGarden Waste Collection - Green BinEvery other Thursday - from 11th September

Mobile Library - see back page

Echo Editorial TeamJohn Moseley 650760John Wellington 650857

Please send us your news, views,stories and diary events (forDecember, January, February andMarch) no later than:-

Next Copy DateMonday - 5th November 2012

to: John Wellington Stride Cottage, Main Street.

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Apologies from the Editor

There I was digging this hole - actually I was in themiddle of typing an article into the Echo when,

, my laptop crashed irreparably. Panicstruck; had I lost everything down the digital hole?No, the kind man at the computer shop managed torecover most of my files .... Phew! But it still meantpurchasing a new laptop and putting the appropriateprogrammes back onto the new one. So I’m afraid thisedition is somewhat later than usual.

Although I have most of my files back, I have lost allmy email contacts, so if you are a regular or even anoccasional contributor, would you be kind enough tosend me an email at eltonecho@tiscali.co.uk so that Ican update my contact list. Also if I have missed outanyones article I am very sorry.

Please accept my sincere apologies.

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Parish Councillors

John Moseley Chair 650760Colin Swindell Vice Chair 650672Cath Dawe 650649Jonathan Snodgrass 650489Chris Hirst 650217Nigel Mason 650440

All correspondence to the Clerk:Janice Jackson Tel: 6507278 Bradley CloseBirchoverDE4 2BG

Village News and Views

District CouncillorColin Swindell 01629 650672

County CouncillorSimon Spencer 01335 324324

Member of ParliamentPatrick McLoughlin,Derbys West Constituency Office 01332 558125

Councillor’s Corner - Autumn 2012

New Waste Collection Service Begins

At the start of August 2012 the new Waste Management contract began with the new service provider,Serco Ltd, taking over the rounds.

There has only been one change to the service so far for those using the blue bag and box scheme.Residents are asked to continue using the existing recycling containers, but to now put tins and cansinto the blue box, as opposed to the blue bag. The blue bag is now used for the collection of paperand cardboard only and your blue box for the collection of tins, cans and glass.

The District Council have run a huge publicity drive to try and keep everybody informed, but I am awarethat not everybody has received the ‘postcard’ informing them of the changes. Please do not worry ifyou make a mistake! If you do, the collection crew will leave you a note to let you know what you havedone wrong and how to put it right. The rumours that you will be fined are simply not true!

I am also aware of ongoing problems with collections being missed on the rounds. I am told this is dueto the new wagons being too large for some routes and, therefore, access problems have arisen.Where there have been problems, I have done my best to try and resolve them. There have beenhundreds of complaints from across the District relating to missed collections and I am assured that allproblems will be dealt with as quickly as possible and the routes put under review to improve theservice.

Clearly there was always going to be problems when the new service was rolled out, but hopefully thesewill be resolved over the coming weeks. If you do have a problem with your collection or your bin hasnot been emptied, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Finally, in October 2012, all households will be issued with the new bins and recycling facilities fordoorstep collection. This will be the final change and I will keep you informed about how this will affectyou personally nearer the time.

I appreciate that the changes are an inconvenience and are causing a lot of problems, but I thankeverybody for their patience with me personally whilst I try to sort out individual issues.

Jubilee Field Recycling Bank

No doubt everybody will now have seen the new containers at the Jubilee Field Recycling Bank. Thenew contractors, HW Martin, took over the service back in July 2012.

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3 Village News and Views“From can’t do to can do”

I have recently returned from my annual outing with thearmy cadets. All in all we had 350 young people from de-tachments across the county, and I act as padre along witha colleague from Derby. They gave us plenty to do, asmany of them are away for the first time, and some bringwith them the problems that they currently face at home.We provide pastoral support both for them and the hun-dred or so adults who supervise them.

One thing that impresses me about the organisation (andother uniformed organisations for that matter) is the way in which the time is used while on camp.They learn a whole range of skills which may well prove to be of use in adult life. For all of themjust being away from home and learning to be increasingly confident is a gift that the organisationis able to give. In their training the young people move from a position of “can’t do” to “can do.”

As a padre though the pastoral care tends to be to the fore, we also find ourselves talking aboutspiritual matters and about the Christian Faith. Many of the young people have had little contactwith it, and though we don’t go out to proselytise, we do offer guidance and some literature tohelp them.

It strikes me that Jesus had that sort of ministry. People came to him and asked questions of him.He didn’t offer a “party” line or demanded that they should do this or that. He simply shared hisunderstanding of God with them. For many of those who met him, it was the start of a journeyfrom can’t do to can do.

The short time that I spend with the cadets on camp is a fulfilling experience for me. It is an op-portunity to leave the responsibilities of running the Team behind and simply exercising whatmight be described as a simple ministry of sharing God through the brief contacts that we have. Ifit helps a young person to move from can’t do to can do, then I’m happy.

With best wishesDavid Truby (Team Rector and ACF Padre!)

All Saints Church

Vicar: Canon David Truby 824707Minister with pastoral charge:The Rev’d Andrew Taylor-Cook  820049Church Warden: Alastair Scrivener 650791

Monthly Services1st Sunday 9.30am Book of Common Prayer2nd Sunday 6.00pm Sanctuary3rd Sunday 9.30am Parish Eucharist4th Sunday 6.00pm Evensong5th Sunday Where this occurs, we will joinwith the Methodists. Please refer to churchnotice board for details.

1st Sept Church Gift Day from 10 - 4pm Belltower Open Day Greengate String Trio at 7.30pm

12th Oct Harvest supper (bring & share) 6pm in School11th Nov Remembrance Service at 10.45am2nd Dec Switching on the Christmas Lights at 6pm9th Dec Compline by Candlelight at 8pm

14th Dec 3 Schools Carol Service at 2pm in Church16th Dec Lessons & Carols at 6pm22nd Dec Christmas Entertainment at The Cheese Factory at 6.30pm (

)24th Dec Crib Service at 4pm25th Dec Christmas Morning Service at 8am

Dates for forthcoming Church Events

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Since the arrival of the new bins, there have been a number of ‘teething problems’, such asoverflowing bins due to smaller capacity, fly tipping and confusion over what can and cannot berecycled.

I am pleased to say that most of these issues have now been addressed by HW Martin who hasprovided an additional bin to cope with the high demand and the maintenance of the site willremain under review. It is also hoped that the new doorstep recycling facilities, which come intoaffect in October, will also relieve some of the pressure on the site.

Despite the early problems, the new bins do provide the opportunity to recycle more materials.There are now only 2 types of containers:

The first bin is solely for the collection of paper, magazines and newspapers.

The second bin can be used to collect cardboard, plastic bottles, tins and cans, glassand beverage containers (paper based food and drinks cartons).

Items in the second bin are collected together and remove the need to separate your recycling onsite.

If the bins are found to be full or there is a problem with the site, please contact either the DistrictCouncil on 01629 761215 or HW Martin on 0800 121 4879. Alternatively, please contact me and Iwill be happy to assist. Bins should be emptied within 24 hours of them being reported.

If the bins are full, please do not dump your rubbish at the site – please take it home and try thenext day!

How to Contact Me

As always, I’m here to address your issues of concern, so please do not hesitate to contact me ifyou feel I can help.

Colin SwindellDistrict Councillor

( 01629 650 672(M) 07816 986 956(@) colin.swindell@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

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Margaret Fox would like to say a very sincere thank you tothe villagers of Elton for their kindness and support shownto myself and David during Peter’s illness.

We sadly lost Peter on Friday August 10th.

It was a great comfort to know you were all there for me.

Margaret

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WI Report

The July meeting was anespecially enjoyable one whenRowsley joined us for theirannual visit. Mrs Judy Colbygave a fascinating talk entitled“Rags to Riches, a wardrobemistresses’ tale”. She is incharge of costume for theSheffield based Midland Playerswith a very small budget andshe brought along a selection ofbeautiful garments she hadmade from clothes found insecond-hand shops, charityshops, auctions and fleamarkets. Astonishingly, she hadreceived no training inneedlework, but was obviouslytalented and said that she hadfirst learned how to makecostumes from old clothes,curtains and various oddmentsfor her own children to wear atschool concerts. As always,members contributed towardsthe lovely buffet supper whichfollowed and was enjoyed by all.

We decided to take a walkround Elton on a fine warmevening in August led by LynnBurnet of Elton Local HistoryGroup. Even members whohave lived in the village formany years learned somethingnew.

If you would like to hear DougBradbury speak on the “Life andTimes of a Farrier” come to themeeting on September 13th inthe Village Hall commencing at7.30pm. Admission is £3.00.

Gentle Keep Fit

If you are one of those peoplewho know they are not gettingenough exercise why not comealong to the Village Hall onWednesdays at 6.30pm for anhour’s workout. Exercise isbeneficial for good health and atjust £2.00 per session this isvery good value. Classesrecommence on 12th September

The service is located at:The School House, Elton Primary School,

Main Street, Elton

Opening timesEvery Thursday between 1:45pm and 3:45pm

Services include:Postal services, stamps, pensions, benefits, council tax & bill payments,

Plus car tax & cash withdrawals

(Some services may be subject to change)

Outreach Service, Elton

The Winster Pre SchoolNational Lottery Draw

Winster Pre School are runninga National Lottery Bonus BallDraw with a weekly prizeof £20.

We still have a few numbersavailable. Anyone who isinterested please contact CathyBanks on 01629 650593

THANK YOU

We have now been in our new home in Alice’s Cottages since7 June and it is everything we hoped it would be. Marion andJane are already feeling the benefit of not having to strugglewith the stairs.

We would just like to say a big thank you to everyone whoworked so hard, over the last year, to make it all possible. Inparticular we are very grateful to the members of the ParishCouncil and to District Councillor Colin Swindell because wewould not be here without their help and support.

Les, Marion and Jane

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Want to see family and friendswithout the hassle?

Homestead FarmB&B and Self-catering Cottage

Book them in with Jean or Alan Carson on Tel. 650359

‘Farewell and God Speed Andrew Taylor–Cook and family’

A special service on Sunday 17th June 2012, hosted by All Saints’, Elton.

Andrew, having accepted a placement for curacy training, arrived in Wirksworth with his family just over fouryears ago. He quickly settled in, working alongside and under the tutelage of David and Kara. This was training‘on the job’, so to speak, and he was given pastoral responsibility for Elton and Bonsall from very early on.

Andrew never seemed to have any problems relating to parishioners and had a ready smile for everyone. Wewelcomed him and he warmed to us – now we are sad that he must leave us. We wish Andrew all the best inhis new role and look forward to him keeping in touch.

Just before 6pm on the appointed evening I drove up to the village to see a near impossible parking situation,streams of people heading for our little church, and a palpable air of expectant excitement! We like a challengein Elton and shoehorned everyone in, while volunteers fetched more chairs and warned the ladies in the VillageHall that there would be pressure on the tea urn and refreshments.

Christopher Dixon, on the organ, led us into the first hymn – ‘O worship the King, all glorious above,’ and thesinging just seemed to emphasise the atmosphere which pervaded throughout the evening.

Representatives from all the Team churches shared the readings and the prayers of intercession. Thecongregation listened first to John Spreadborough (Elton) who read from Isaiah 58: 1 – 11. Later the NewTestament reading 1 Corintians 12: 4-11 was read for us by Margaret Fellowes (Bonsall).

Affirmation of our common faith in using 21st century language preceded Andrew’s sermon where he spokemovingly on the spiritual gifts each individual has and how they may be used to help and heal in the service ofthe Lord. He moves on to use his special skill of communication with the deaf and hard of hearing; as he spokeAndrew was signing – the language which he will use in his new post.

As Andrew laid down his Pastoral Responsibility, David addressed us ‘O God, you have bound us together for atime as priest and people to work for the advancement of your kingdom in this place: We give you humble andhearty thanks for the ministry which we have shared in these years now past ………..’ and these words expressedthe feelings of all members of the Team Ministry who were there that evening.

I have to smile at the length of time it took for the Greetings of Peace which everyone shared with Andrew inour crowded church. When we had finally regained our seats we stood to sing ‘Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee’We have no doubt, Andrew, that you will put your hands, your voice and your will into the next phase of yourministry.

The Sanctuary .Cliff Farm, Cliff Lane, nr. Alport,, nr. Bakewell.DE45 1LLA unique, inspirational, multi-purpose venue on HarthillMoor, near Chatsworth and Bakewell.Perfect secluded venue for corporate, church orcommunity groups Away Days, Lifestyle workshops andseminars eg therapies, art, crafts, U3A groups, W.I. groups  and business training or board meetings. Food andBean-to-Cup coffee available.Details and booking contact Christine  M.07837 725 337,e: relax@peakserenity.co.uk

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What a feast was enjoyed in the Village Hall! All the catering and hard work was enormously appreciated –to everyone who helped, THANK YOU.

Andrew was presented with a beautiful framed art work of Greenhill, and so will be taking a view ofWirksworth with him. He thanked everyone for the gifts and spoke of the treasured memories that he willretain from his curacy.

We hope that Andrew and Margaret will soon be happy and settled in their new home. Keep in touch,Andrew, and we hope to see you again before long.

On behalf of All Saints’ church, the PCC would like to thank everyone for their kind donations.

Furnished cottageto rent in Elton

for up to 6 months.

Available from Nov/Dec 2011

jonandsimone@fsmail.net.

Elton Jubilee Street Party

On Monday 4th June 2012, Elton Parish Council hosted a street party in celebration of the Queen’s DiamondJubilee. The celebrations did not go according plan, with the foul weather on the Sunday leading to the eventbeing postponed until the following day. But the Monday saw Elton basked in sunshine, the party going aheadand the event being a great success.

The afternoon was full of fun and games for everybody; Bouncy Castle, ‘Splat the Rat’, Stocks, Penalty ShootOut, Lucky Dip, Bowls and a Coconut Shy. Music was provided by John Spreadbrough, a barbeque by EltonJubilee Field and a fantastic Tombola run by Margaret Cooper and friends (over 200 prizes donated!).

Visitors to Elton Village Hall were given a preview of the new Village Map, provided by the Elton Local HistoryGroup, and the Duke of York was open for those who fancied something a little stronger than tea or coffee!

The most amazing site of all was the banquet in the Village Hall. Residents of the Parish piled in with theircontributions of sandwiches, nibbles and cakes for everybody to enjoy. The WI ladies did a brilliant job ofserving up tea, coffee and drinks and making sure everybody was well fed!

It was a pleasure to see so many people from the community coming along to enjoy a day of fun and to see somany former residents coming back to the village to join in. I can’t thank everybody enough for assisting me inmaking the event happen and run so smoothly and for the overwhelming contribution of food and Tombolaprizes. There are simply too many to name individually!

Colin SwindellOn behalf of Elton Parish Council

Photos of the Elton Jubilee Street Party are available on the village website– www.eltonderbyshire.com

The event was hosted and funded by Elton Parish Council. Payments and receipts for the Street Party have been providedin this edition of the Elton Echo. (see page 8)

8 Village News and ViewsElton Jubilee Street Party 2012

Receipts & PaymentsDate Receipts Incurred by/to reimburse DDDC Jubilee Grant £100.00

Elton Youth Club donation £50.00 Cash Income on the day £253.45

Total £403.45

Payments19.05.2012 Face paints (Stewarts of Bakewell) £10.99 Colin Swindell23.06.2012 Union Jack bunting (Ebay) £19.95 Colin Swindell23.05.2012 200 Union Jack paper plates (Ebay) £21.75 Colin Swindell23.05.2012 60 Union Jack paper cups (Ebay) £10.75 Colin Swindell29.05.2012 Flags & Bunting (Stewarts of Bakewell) £11.85 Colin Swindell29.05.2012 Sweets & Confectionery (Bookers) £88.01 Colin Swindell30.05.2012 Face paint brushes (Ebay) £4.48 Colin Swindell30.05.2012 Face paint sponges (Ebay) £4.98 Colin Swindell31.05.2012 Bouncy Castle Insurance 1 £37.10 Janice Jackson02.06.2012 Tea, coffee, squash, sugar & sponges (Co-Op, Bakewell) £30.95 Colin Swindell03.06.2012 Bouncy Castle (Inflatamania) £80.00 Colin Swindell04.06.2012 Bouncy Castle Insurance 2 £32.00 Janice Jackson

Ice Creams £0.00 Nigel Mason (Donation)Total £352.81

Total Receipts £403.45 Total Payments £352.81

Balance £50.64Reimbursements

Colin Swindell (Organiser on behalf of Elton Parish Council) £283.71 Janice Jackson (Clerk to Elton Parish Council) £69.10

Total £352.81

NotesThere were 2 insurance payments due to the cancellation of the event on the Sunday. The Parish Council agreed togive the balance of £50.00 back to the Youth Club funds, should the group reform in later years.

ALL SAINT’S CHURCH ANNUAL GIFT DAYOn Saturday 1st September

10am to 4pm

With Refreshments

Also

BELLTOWER OPEN DAYCome and experience being in the belltower and

“see” our bells being rung as if by magicFrom 10am to 4pm

Plus

THE GREENGATE STRING TRIO(plus mystery guest)On their second visit

For a concert of light classical music

With Wine and Candlelight7.30pm

Donations welcomed

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Newsfrom the Peak District National Park Authority

Aldern House . Baslow Road . Bakewell . Derbyshire . DE45 1AETwitter: @peakdistrict    Web: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Tel: 01629 816356

09 August 2012

Have your say on draft trails management plan

The Peak District National Park Authority would welcome people’s views on its first management plan for fourrecreational trails used by thousands of walkers, cyclists and horse-riders each year.

A six-week public consultation on the draft five-year plan is now under way, and people have until September17 to give their feedback on www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/trailsplan

The trails, owned and managed by the Authority, are all former railway lines with a relatively flat terrain thatoffers easy access and traffic-free enjoyment.

They are:

Monsal Trail, 8.5 miles from Bakewell to Wyedale, near Buxton.

Tissington Trail, 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay, near Hartington

High Peak Trail, 10.5 miles from south of Buxton to Longcliffe, near Wirksworth

Thornhill Trail, a short two-mile stretch near the Upper Derwent Valley.

They are regarded as some of the best recreational routes in the country, passing through glorious country-side, rich in wildlife and historic interest. In addition, the Monsal Trail received a huge boost last year whenfour old railway tunnels were re-opened for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders.

The draft management plan was drawn up with the help of user-groups in a series of workshops over the pastyear, plus a Trails Saturday when trail-users were asked to fill in surveys.

It includes action plans for managing the trails and their verges, optimising their benefits and promotingpeople’s awareness and understanding of their setting, history and habitats.

Trails manager Abi Ball said: “Given the importance of the trails to local people and visitors, we’d like to givepeople the opportunity to comment on the plan which is available to view and download from our website atwww.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/trailsplan. Any comments should be emailed to me atabi.ball@peakdistrict.gov.uk”

Barbara Crossley, communications officer, Peak District National Park Authority, 01629816389 or barbara.crossley@peakdistrict.gov.uk

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DJG Taxis4 & 8 seater Taxi ServiceAirports,Days/Nights out, etc.

Contact John GladwinTel: 01629 650025 or 07767238331

Website: www.djg-taxis.co.ukEmail: john@djg-taxis.co.uk

Serenity Coffee ShopCliff Farm, Cliff Lane, nr.Elton

DE45 1LLOpen: March until November

Each Saturday and Sunday11am – 5pm

Everyone welcome.Walkers,cyclists,climbers

Email relax@peakserenity.co.uk Tel: 01629 650712 Mob: 07837725337

ELTON BEER FESTIVAL

Another successful Beer Festival took place at the end of July. We were delighted toraise just over £3000, which will go towards the cost of weatherproofing the newpavilion before the coming winter.

Its success was due to some really good weather on the day and in particular to thenumerous helpers we had before, during and after the event.

The Trustees would like to offer a sincere thank you to all those who attended, all oursponsors, the volunteers who manned the door, the token sales, the bar, the barbeque,erected and dismantled the marquee and helped with clearing-up the following morning.

Apart from the bands in the evening, a special thanks go to John Spreadborough andMary Clarke who provided us with some excellent musical entertainment during theafternoon.

We look forward to another successful event next year.

Some more diary datesall events in the Village Hall

SOUP KITCHENSon Sunday 11.30 - 3pm

7th, 21st October and 4th November

APPLES ‘N’ PEARS“Taste the Juice”

Saturday 27th October at 7.30pmOver 18’s only

Price £13 including Buffet

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WINSTER PRE-SCHOOL

Welcomes children from age 2yrs to school age to a warm and friendly environment.Monday to Thursday term time only.

We are OFSTED approved anda member of the Early Years Partnership.

Government Funded places availablefor 3 and 4 year olds

We are registered for 20 places.However, for 2010/2012 spaces are already limited due to high demand.

In order to secure a place for your child for 2011/2012 please contactCathy Banks on07799084244 (6.30 - 8pmTues evenings only) to register.

Registered Charity No. 1035604

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Ladies with alternative interests ..........

........ have been enjoying a wonderful few months, which included live music fromAustralia and a posh paté and puddings evening.

We went to a “Born to Sparkle” event at the Red Lion Hotel at Stanedge, whichincluded a floral demonstration from Chesterfield with a delicious lunch afterwardsfollowed by a top fashion show, which raised a lot of money for “Save the Children”.

We also had a meal at the White Bear at Stretton in July and a craft evening of glasspainting in August.

A lot more good social events are planned in the forthcoming months.

We ladies know how to have a good time ..........

12 Village News and ViewsCHOIR AND GUISERS AT THE CHEESE FACTORY, GRATTON

SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER 2012.  6.30 - 9.30 PM

Jane and Jonathan Snodgrass will be hosting an evening at The Cheese Factory, Gratton to raise funds forthe replacement organ for All Saints' Parish Church, Elton.

The ladies choir, Susie and the Bad Habits, will be accompanied by Philip Cartledge at the piano.  The choirand Philip performed earlier this year in All Saints' Church to great acclaim.  The choir and audience canexpect to be inter-rudely-upted by the famous Winster Guisers who will perform their play which is, well, verysingular indeed.  Mulled wine will be served on arrival and a light supper and mince pies will be providedlater.  The evening will conclude with the singing of carols round the Christmas tree.

There will be no charge to attend the event but there will be a collection and raffle for the organ fund.

This event will necessarily be a private event in a private house with attendance by invitation.  However, ifany Elton or Gratton residents would like to be invited would they please contact Jane or Jonathan on650489.  The attendance will be limited so please do this as early as possible.

ATTRACTIVE COTTAGE FOR 2IN CENTRE OF ELTON

We have a lovely cottage suitable for two people forweekly or weekend rental in centre of Elton village.No smoking and no pets please. Would suitrelatives/friends of local residents visiting thearea as well as holiday makers.

If you are interested please call Angela andTrevor on 01799 550994 for details.

the SERENITY EXPERIENCE@ the Sanctuary.

Cliff Farm, Cliff Lane, nr. Elton. DE45 1LLWould you like to be pampered and cosseted?Take time for yourself in idyllic surroundings?Come to the Sanctuary to experience peace and

tranquillity with a therapy/therapies of your choice.Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Must pre-book.

Tel: 01629 650712. M: 07837 725 337Email: relax@peakserenity.co.uk

LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE

Food lovers are being urged to visit a website which features tasty tips for using leftover food when havingget-togethers over the summer. Derbyshire County Council is urging families to make use of tasty food or leftoversalready stocked in cupboards, fridges or freezers over the summer months. Councillor John Allsop, cabinet memberfor technology and recycling, said: “We’re urging people to check out our website full of great ideas on how to preparemeals using leftover food.”

Some of the recipes you’ll find include:A Quick Use-Up Pizza using leftover cheese and any favourite toppings you might have in the fridge.

Olive Tapenade Toasts which turns leftover bread into something more interesting.

Crispy Chicken Skewers which use a crispy coating made from leftover cheese and breadcrumbs made from slightlyold bread.

For full recipes – and other great ideas for cutting down on food waste – go to the Love Food Hate Waste page ofDerbyshire Council Council’s website at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/lovefoodhatewasteThe recipes are in the “related documents” section near the bottom of the page under the title “recipes for specialget-togethers”.

For lots more recipes for all occasions visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com

Every month UK households each throw away an average £50 worth of food that could have been eaten. Wasting foodalso harms the environment and contributes to climate change.

13 Village News and ViewsUp Ongrill

Two of Elton Local History Group’s three projects are now completed and we are very pleased thatthey have been well received. Many remarks have been along the lines of, “I’m surprised at how muchhistory there is around here.” That’s true for us too. When a few incomers and locals met one Februaryevening in 2002 to discuss the possibility of starting a local history group, we didn’t expect we wouldbe able to amass so many facts and to be still going strong 10 years later.

Among the founder members were sisters Jean Yeomans and the late Ethel Marsden, photographedhere at an ELHG meeting in 2007. It was they who putthe incomers right on the ‘proper’ pronunciation ofHungerhill. As children, Jean and Ethel lived at what isnow Ivy Lane Farm but which was then calledHungerhill Farm because much of its land was near thewestern end of Hungerhill Lane. Nowadays, HungerhillFarm remains as the name of a barn there.Unsurprisingly, Hungerhill means infertile land,unsuitable for arable. A map of 1823 names thiswestern part of the lane as Hungry Lane. However, amap of 1809 shows that the whole of Hungerhill Lanewas previously known by a name suggesting theopposite of hunger, Fillbarns Lane. Fields on the southside, just before you get to Hungerhill Farm, had beencalled Fillbarns since before the 18th century, evidencethat cereals used to be grown here.

An early name given to the part of Hungerhill Lane leading off Moor Lane suggests that food wasgrown in this area too. A deed of 1707 refers to it as Orchard Lane. Perhaps, in the fields bordered bythe present Hungerhill Lane, Dark Lane, West End and Moor Lane, the owners of Holmedene Farm orElton House Farm grew apples and pears, or at least tried to. The latter half of the 17th century wasexceptionally cold; in some years, the ice on the River Thames was so thick that fairs could be heldon it. In the winter of 1676-7 even the Derbyshire Derwent froze. It was hardly a favourable periodfor growing fruit trees at the altitude of Elton. But the fruits of an orchard here might have been muchgreater than a few miserable apples and pears.

In those days lead miners had the right to dig for ore wherever they thought it likely a vein might befound; it didn’t matter who actually owned the land. Not only were they allowed to dig shafts and leavespoil heaps but they could construct a road to transport the ore to the nearest highway. The owner ofthe land had no say in the matter. The miners’ laws, however, did forbid digging in orchards. Anyorchard behind Holmedene Farm and Elton House Farm might not have provided an apple a day butit would have kept the miners away!

FIREWOOD FOR SALESeasoned hardwood logs cut & split

Net bags £4 collectedBuilders bulk bag (1m³) £45; £5 deposit on bag

Free delivery in Elton and GrattonElsewhere £10 for one, £15 for 2 or 3 bags

Tel: Simon 650209 or 07889 107008Email: simonfowler1@btinternet.com

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HOLIDAYS IN THE MOUNTAINS

Studio apartment for 2-3 people to rentin Tignes (French Alps)

The apartment has spectacular mountain views, is wellequipped and is very convenient for skiing & all local

amenities.

Tignes is also very good for summer activity holidays(tennis, golf, mountain biking, hiking, lake sailing, sauna,gym, children’s adventure trail etc etc), as well as summer

skiing on the glacier.

For more info, contact Jon Linsley or Simone Parker on650047 or jonandsimone@fsmail.net

(we can email pictures etc.)

Jubilee Fruity Coronation Chicken

4 cooked chicken breast's cut into cubes 1 onion thinly sliced 2tsp curry powder 2tbsp mango chutney 2tbsp mayonnaise 4tbsp natural yoghurt 3oz grapes halved 1 slice of pineapple, cut into wedges(tinned rings can be used) 1 banana sliced and tossed in lemon juice

Gently sauté's onion in a little oil until soft. Add curry powder and mango chutney. Allow to cool.Mix together mayonnaise and yogurt. Add chicken and onion when cold, mix well and season.Finally add all the fruit. Serve with salad and bread. Enjoy.

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Elton Village QuizNights

The Quiz Nights start again onFriday 14th September in the VillageHall. Come along with a team andbring your own refreshments for anenjoyable evening.

Future dates are: 12th October, 9thNovember and the Christmas Specialon 14th December.

Dates from January to April 2013 willbe in the next issue of the Echo.

Events in Winster (all in the Burton Institute)

Monday 24 Sept History Group: History of Winster Shops 7.30Friday 28 Sept Concert: Songs of Jake Thackray 8 pmFriday 5 Oct Village Quiz 7.30Friday 26 Oct Village Quiz 7.30Friday 9 Nov Concert: Liam Dunachie, Jazz Pianist 7.30Monday 26 Nov History Group: Tudor and Stuart Food & Drink 7.30Friday 30 Nov Village Quiz 7.30Friday 7 Dec Cotton Grass Theatre: Dorothy Parker 8 pm

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Badminton Kate French 650273

Bell Ringers Alastair Scrivener 650791

Bus services Timetable 0870 6082608

Community transport 641920

County Council 08 456 058 058

Cricket Club Glynn Yates 650494

Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

Darts Teams Paul Carson 650359

District Council 761100

Doctors (Winster) 650207 Emergencies

733205 or NHS Direct 0845 4647

Electrical emergencies 0800 0568090

Eltonians Secretary Mike Musgrave 650293

Energy Efficiency Grants 761304

Fire advice 582849

Gardening Club Anne Wellington 650857

Gas leaks 0800 111999

History Group Lynn Burnet

Hospital The Whitworth, Darley Dale (minor

injury only) 580211

Housing advice 761311

Jubilee Field Colin Swindell 650672

Mobility Scooter (Tissington Trail) for more

details contact 01335 343156 - seasonal only

Pre-school (Winster) Contact Cathy Banks

on 07799084244 (Tuesday evenings only)

Police For emergencies dial 999 otherwise

dial the NEW number 101 (It’s confidential)

Rail services Enquiries 0845 7484950

Refuse collection DDDC 761215

School 650282

School PTFA Amy Dabell 650948

Swimming pool Bakewell - 814205

Matlock - Arc Leisure - 581322

Tourist information Bakewell - 813227

Matlock - 583388

Village Hall Bookings Sue Lightfoot 650641

Water emergencies 0800 7834444

Womens’ Institute Myrtle Sellors 650223

FOR SALE - FLYMO COMPACTELECTRIC MOWER, AS NEWHARDLY USED £40. Tel 650154

FOR SALE - LOGS ! GET READYFOR THE COLD VARIOUS BAGSIZES UP TO BULK BAGS £50FREE DEL {LOCAL} LARGE BULKBAG £100 FREE DEL Tel. 650154

For Sale - Guitar –Aria Pro II,electric/ semi acoustic, in mintcondition. Comes with qualitypadded carry case, electronictuner and long amp lead.  £115.Telephone 01629 650765

For Sale - EPSON Perfection 2480Scanner. Scan and restore fadedphotos in just one click, for reprintsand enlargements. Scan slides andnegatives with the built-intransparency adapter. Built-in one-touch colour restoration and dustremoval. Smart Panel provides allthe tools necessary to scan photos,text, or graphics and send to PC tosave, email or print. In mintcondition, hardly used.Complete with instructions, cables,USB and cd/software. £25. Phil01629 650765

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Community TransportA Dial-a-Bus service for elderly&/or disabled people operates onthe 1st and 3rd Thursday eachmonth to Buxton arriving11.15am & departing 1.15pm. Toreserve a seat, contact 641920

Jubilee FieldThe pitches & pavilion areavailable for hire. For allbookings, contact Colin Swindellon 650672 or 07816986956

Mobile LibraryEvery other Tuesday - from 4thSeptember onwardsElton - Duke of York -12.25 - 12.45pmElton - East End -12.50 - 1.05pmCall 812267 or 58000 ext. 6589for details.

Post OfficeOutreach Service

Every Thursday in theSchool House

From 1.45-3.45pm

Village HallHire of hall: £5.00 per session or£15 all day for residents & villageorganisations. Non-residents atreasonable rates.

For bookings or more informationcontact Sue Lightfoot 650641

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