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EchoA voice for everyone in Elton and Gratton

Winter 2015/16 www.eltonderbyshire.com Issue No. 44

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Diary DatesDecember3 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH6 Christmas Tree Lights turning on 6pm then mince pies & mulled wine in VH8 School Christmas Concert/Nativity 6pm CH10 WI 7.30pm VH - Christmas Party20 Lessons & Carols 6pm CH24 Criib Service 4pm CH25 Christmas Service 8am CH31 Ringing in the New Year 11.45pm CH

January7 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH8 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH14 WI 7.30pm VH - Pat Hall - Anecdotes & Nostalgia19 ELHG 7.30pm VH

February4 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH11 WI 7.30pm VH - John Jones - Wild Orchids in Derbyshire12 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH16 ELHG 7.30pm VH25 Gardening Club 7.30 VH

March3 Parish Council meeting 7.30pm VH12 WI 7.30pm VH - Christine Gregory - Brown Hares13 Quiz Night 7.30pm VH15 ELHG 7.30.pm VH24 Gardening Club 7.30 VH - Bonsai Revisited - John Wellington

Weekly events

Tea/Coffee & Toast in Church - everyThursday 10.30am - 12..00pm

Fortnightly eventsGrey Bin & Food Caddy CollectionEvery other Wednesday - from 9th DecemberBlue & Green Bin & Food Caddy CollectionEvery other Wednesday - from 2nd December

Four-weekly Mobile Library - see back page

Echo Editorial TeamJohn Moseley 650760John Wellington 650857Faith Johnson 650760Please send us your news, views,stories and diary events (for March,April, May & June) no later than:-

Next Copy DateMonday - 1st February 2016

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THE EDITORIAL TEAM

would like to wish all ourReaders, Contributors, Advertisers

Distributors and Printers

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMASand a

HAPPY, HEALTHY &PROSPEROUS

NEW YEAR

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Parish Councillors

John Moseley Chair 650760Colin Swindell Vice Chair 650672Cath Dawe 650649Nigel Mason 650440Janet Mallichan 650034

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

Campaign to Save Community TransportAs you might be aware, a small team and I have spent the past month campaigning acrossDerbyshire to save Community Transport Services.

We have been carrying out a petition against the County Council's proposals to withdraw fundingfor Community Buses - which we fear will harm the wellbeing of the elderly, disabled and mostdisadvantaged.

The team and I have emailed hundreds of Parish Council’s, schools, clubs, organisations andbusinesses across the county asking them to get behind our campaign. As a result, petitions havebeen displayed in shops, pubs, post offices and village halls right across Derbyshire.

The response has been overwhelming and I would like to say a big thank you to everybody who hassigned the petition or has helped to get as many signatures as they can.

At the time of writing we have just over 17,000 signatures - 2,700 online and the rest on paper. Thismeans that we have easily hit the 7,500 signatures needed to force County Councillors to debatethe issue at their next meeting.

We are hoping that the strength of support for this service will make Councillor’s think long and hardbefore voting on whether or not withdraw the funding for this vital service.

I know that there are many people in Elton and the rest of my Council Ward that rely on CommunityBus and we will keep doing all we can to save it.

I will update residents following the debate.

On behalf of the team and thousands of Community Bus users, thank you again for all your support.

Local Projects FundDerbyshire Dales District Council has created a new scheme which allows Councillors to grant smallsums of money to community groups and organisations in the area they represent.

The scheme provides Councillors with £1,000 each year and this can be used to fund one off projectsor support the development of longer term projects that are seen as valuable to the area. Theminimum grant that can be awarded is £100 and the maximum is £1000 but I will try to distributefunding as evenly as possible across the three parishes in my ward.

3 Village News and ViewsAdvent- what do you think of when you hear that word?

When I ask children in school the answer is nearly always- AdventCalendar’s and chocolate. Then after a little more prodding weproduce the idea of counting down to Christmas- waiting for the birthof Jesus. Of course in the church it is much more than that- it is lookingforward to the coming- for advent is derived from the Latin adventus-the coming. And what coming are we waiting for not only the comingof the Christ child at Bethlehem so long ago but also the second comingof Christ in all His glory which our readings through Advent point ustowards -the end of the age as we know it, the coming of a new age andnew kingdom. The Church of England introduction to the season

describes Advent a season of expectation and preparation. So what are we expecting and preparing for?

For a greater revelation of Christ in our lives

For a greater understanding of what he meant when he talked about the Kingdom of God perhaps.

For Kevin and me this advent will definitely be a time of preparation and expectation as we prepare to move on fromWirksworth Team. To prepare to move south in the Diocese where I am to take up a new post as Priest in Charge offive parishes being brought together as one benefice- Walton upon Trent, Rosliston, Coton in the Elms, Croxall andImmanuel Stapenhill. This is a new adventure for us something which is both exciting and terrifying in equal measure.We have been here three and half years- thee and half wonderful years when you have all kindly let me grow and makemistakes, where you have encouraged and pushed me on to new things in God. I shall be forever grateful to David, Karaand all of you who have been so patient with me, who have laughed with me and worked alongside me in so manythings. I’m especially grateful to all of you here in Elton where I have had the privilege of having pastoral responsibility.I’ve tried to meet as many of you as possible, been very involved in the local school as a Governor and led MessyChurch- a joint event between school and church once each half term. I have always loved Elton from long before Icame here as Curate and will carry many joyful memories of my time amongst you.

And so this Advent as we all look forward to the coming of Christ let us also look forward to the new things God will doin each of our lives- as individuals and as the community the Church and as a village.

Janet Turville

All Saints Church

Team Rector: Canon David Truby 824707Church Warden: John Spreadborough 650829 Anne Wellington 650857

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.

Christmas Services in December

6th - Christmas Tree Lights turning on at 6pm with a Silver Bandfollowed by Mince Pies & Mulled Wine in the Village Hall

20th - Lessons and Carols Service at 6pm

24th - The Crib Service at 4pm

25th - Christmas Day Service at 8am

31st - Ringing in the New Year at 11.45pm

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If you feel that your organisation could benefit from part of this grant funding, please apply onlinethrough the District Council website, www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk, or get in touch with me for apaper form. Each application has to meet certain criteria, which is also laid out in the full details onthe Council website.

Grit BinsAs with each year, the Parish Council has a small supply of grit which is available to local residentswho need it to refill grit bins in the village and salt footpaths and pavements.

At the start of December I will do my best to fill up all grit bins ready for the winter months ahead,If you find a grit bin in need of restocking, please contact me and I will do my best to get it sortedout. If you would like a small supply of salt yourself to use on the roads and pavements near toyou, please let me know.

Christmas WishesI would like to take this opportunity to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

If you wish to speak with me about any of the above points or any other matter, please get in touch.If I can't help you myself, I will always do my best to point you in the right direction.

Colin Swindellmobile: 07816 986 956email: colin.swindell@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

I’m coming up to 68,My looks begin to fade,I feel I should invest inA brand-new beauty aid!

I’ve been studying some pictures,The ‘before and after’ onesTo see if I need treatment,Like many stars have done.

Shall I pay to have a faceliftOr perhaps a Botox jab,To make me look years youngerAnd absolutely fab?

Do I need a brand-new haircutTo make me look a dream,Or perhaps I should invest inSome anti-wrinkle cream.

I look at all the pictures,It takes me quite a while,When suddenly I realiseThe difference is - the smile.

The ‘before’ pics all look gloomyThey seem so old and drab,Whereas ‘after’ ones are happyMaking everyone feel glad.

So I won’t have any treatment,I guess I’ll save a pileAs I realise that beautyIs enhanced with just a smile.

Ladies, love all your imperfections,Forget about your flaws,If you see someone without a smile,Just give them one of yours!

BEAUTY ON A BUDGET

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Any of you passing the VillageHall near the end of Octobermust have been very surprisedto see a dark figure sitting on astool near the door stirring acauldron over a fire. If you hadbeen allowed inside you wouldhave been astonished to seemany more darkly clad figures ina hall decorated with spiders'webs, moons, bats and lanterns.

This was Elton WI's turn toorganise a social evening formembers of other Institutes inthe area and it was decided tohave a Halloween theme.

It was a very successfuloccasion, much enjoyed by ourvisitors. There were intriguing

puzzles, noisy games, a storywith an unexpected ending toldby candlelight and of course agood supper of home-madesoups, cheese and biscuits andparkin.

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

Main Street, Elton

NEW Opening timeEvery Thursday between 12:30pm and 2:30pm

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

Elton WI was warmlythanked by Magda Prince,the Group Convenor, onbehalf of all the visitors.

Elton WI...

An open InvitationPlease come to our Christmas Party on Saturday 18th December from 6.30pmat Elton Village Hall.

Guisers, Mulled Wine, Mince pies and small eats. Please bring a bit of buffetfood to share and any other drinks.

Everyone is welcome.

Carolyn, Graham and Alastair - 01629 650757

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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

Tel. 650359

The Secret @ Peak Serenitywww.thesecret-peakserenity.co.uk

exclusive apartment on Harthill Moor, nr. Alport and Elton.S/c, sleeps 2-4 +double chaise-longue.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 Wetroom.Week-ends, mid-week, full week breaks, short-term lets.

Open all year.Total seclusion as ONLY 1 apartment.

No intrusions, no noise ( only the birds and the cows )....Take your watch off ...relax....feel the peace...

Perfect idyll for walkers, cyclists, climbers, nature-lovers..email: relax@peakserenity.co.uk.. M 07837 725 337

Christmas Opening Times

The shop will be open every day over the festive period. Details of our opening times are asfollows...

Christmas Eve - 8am to 4pmChristmas Day - 9.30am to 12.30pmBoxing day - 9am to 3pmNew Year's Eve - 8am to 4pmNew Year's Day - 9am to 3pm

Christmas Order Sheets

Christmas order sheets are now available from Winster Shop. This is an ideal way to have all ofyour food shopping ordered, put together and ready for you to collect – saving you the hassleof trudging around the supermarkets the week before Christmas. This year we have included alist of fresh produce that we regularly stock to help you choose what you would like.

Santa’s Grotto

I am pleased to announce that Santa will be visiting Winster Shop this Christmas. The grottowill be open on Sunday 6 December from 5:30pm – the same night as the Christmas treelight-up. There is no charge to see Santa, so all you boys and girls can come along to tell himwhat you would like for Christmas. All children will receive a free gift from Santa. I hope you’veall been good this year!

Colin SwindellManagerWinster Village Shop

Winster Village Shopa: Main Street, Winster, Matlock DE4 2DJt: 01629 650 683e: sales@winstervillageshop.com

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Elton Church of England Primary SchoolMain Street, Elton, Derbyshire DE4 2BW01629 650282http://www.elton.derbyshire.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr Paul Hunter

Mission Statement

To challenge all our pupils and staff to realise their full potential in the traditional, caring, Christian environment of a small,friendly village school.

It has been a busy half term at Elton School:

BikeabilityThe Year 6 children have completed the Bikeability scheme – this is Cycling England’s cycle training programme, whichhas replaced the old Cycling Proficiency test. The children have received training in basic bike handling skills, simplemanoeuvres, and road sense.

Harvest supperThanks to all who came and supported the Harvest Supper – it felt like a real community event. After a short act ofworship in church we adjourned back to school for a bring-and-share supper (the food was excellent!), and an impromp-tu puppet show from some of the children! All donations have now gone to help local charities.

Infant class trip to Bolsover CastleThe infants visited Bolsover Castle as part of their topic work this half term and had a fantastic day. They had a great timefinding out about how the Cavendish Family lived, and counting fireplaces! Luckily the sun shone and they finished theday exploring the new adventure playground.

PE at Highfields SchoolThe infants enjoyed an exciting P.E Multi-skills morning at Highfields School, taking part in new activities such as curlingand balance cones, with help from the Highfields Young Leaders.

ClubsThis term we have cooked some delicious meals in cookery club. These include; chicken wraps, pizza and risotto. Recipescan be found on the school website! In computer club we have been creating exciting lands on Minecraft. Recently wehave started a choir at Winster School, with children from Elton, Winster and South Darley. We are currently looking atthe possibility of setting up a breakfast club.

Elton School open morning: Thursday 10th DecemberThe school is holding an open morning on Thursday 10th December from 9.30am until 11.30am. This will be anopportunity to drop in and see the school at work, to chat to staff and governors, to see displays of work, and to find outabout the wide and varied curriculum we are able to offer in our successful small school. All are welcome, and weparticularly invite parents with pre-school children to drop in and see what we are all about. We look forward to seeingyou there, and please do spread the word to parents outside the village who may be interested.

Other dates for the diaryThe school Christmas concert/Nativity is on Tuesday8th December at 6pm in church – all are welcome.

We are having a joint carol service with Winster andSouth Darley schools at Winster Church: 2pm onFriday 18th December

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PEAK PRE-SCHOOL(formally 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 and a member of the Early Years Partnership.Government Funded places available for 3 and 4 year olds

We are registered for 10 places.However, for 2015 spaces are already limited due to high demand.

In order to secure a place for your child for 2015 please contactCathy Banks on 07799084244 to register.

Registered Charity No. 1035604

Safari in Kenya

This is one of my adventure holidays with my friends Chris, Lucy and Irene. Our journey started on11th Nov 1999, our second visit to Kenya. A very cold day as I recall as we set off for Nairobi fromHeathrow at 6.30pm, the flight was reasonable but cramped, but thinking of what lay ahead it’ssurprising what you put up with.

We arrived at Jomo Kenyatta airport at 7.30am local time 3hours ahead of GMT. We stepped out ofthe plane to a wet and windy welcome, we said “are we still in England” we must have brought theweather with us. After collecting our luggage we set off for the Mayfair Court Hotel to be briefed forour camping safari. By 12 noon we knew what to do and what not to do when camping in the bush.

Bright and early next morning we set off for Samburu National Reserve our first camp along 200miles of reasonable road until we entered the 330 kilometre square reserve situated on the riverNyiro. After an hour of off-road driving we arrived at camp in total darkness so there was not muchchance to see what we had let ourselves in for: no hot bath after a dusty day, instead we got a warm“Bucket Shower”;no cocktail bar or apres-safari set ,but the kettle is always on the boil. It’s hell whenit rains and our first day was spent in mud.

After a lovely evening meal, shared with numerous insects of various sizes, we sat round the campfire to get to know one another - 14 in all at our camp.

Next morning we were woken around 6.30am with a bowl of hot water for a quick wash. It was stilldark as we drank our cuppa before setting off for our first game drive. Samburu is very flat so wecriss-crossed the reserve until we came across the rare animals only found in Samburu. First theGrevy’s Zebra with its trumpet shaped ears and intricate stripes; the Reticulated Giraffe the patternof which is quite different to the Rothchild and Common Giraffe. I have never seen so many birds.There are 363 species and to photograph a quarter of them is impossible. After two nights inSamburu and four game drives, we set off for our second camp in Nakura.

Lake Nakura is very peaceful and is situated 160 miles from Samburu. It is surrounded by thereserve with the President’s Pavilion on its west side. It is the best place to see the 2 million pinkflamingo. The game we came across was most impressive, Water Buck, Impala, Baboons galore.

9 Village News and ViewsA TALE OF HEROISM AND TRAGEDY AT BUTTERTON

Although it is in a different county (Staffordshire), Butterton is only ten miles from Elton as the crowflies and well worth a visit. The village overlooks the beautiful Manifold Valley and boasts anunusual feature in its centre – there is a ford where the Hoo Brook runs across the main road.Butterton has another unusual claim to fame in that it is one of only a handful of villages to whichall its World War One participants returned home safely (a so-called ‘Thankful Village’). But themain fascination for me is the plaque reproduced here which is situated on the south wall ofButterton Church.

During the nineteenth century it was common practice in thearea for miners to sink shafts looking for copper or lead. Thisparticular shaft had been quickly abandoned as it emittedhighly toxic hydrogen sulphide gas. One would like to thinkthat, these days, the shaft would have been filled in andsecurely capped but Health and Safety in those days wasmuch more basic. Although the top of the shaft had beencovered over with stones, some of the stones had subsequent-ly been removed for road repairs.

No doubt 13 years old Luke Twigg, as the grandson of acopper miner, had been warned to stay away from the shafton countless occasions but - as we all know - boys will be boysand, one day in the late summer of 1842, Luke kept an eyeout for his grandfather while his younger friend, JosephShenton (just 10 years old), climbed down the shaft. Afteronly a few moments, Joseph shouted out in panic to Lukethree haunting words : ‘I am dying’.

Luke ran for help and recruited Rowland Cantrell, a farmer along with Joseph’s stepfather, WilliamHambleton, himself a miner who happened to be enjoying lunch with friends on what was WakesDay. They were immediately joined by another farmer – Joseph Wood and all three men lost notime in quickly descending the shaft one by one in a heroic attempt to save young Joseph. Noneof the men ever emerged from the mine. Soon others arrived on the scene and some had to bephysically restrained from descending the ladder themselves.

The bodies of the three men and the child were never recovered and the subsequent Coroner’sinquest concluded that all four deaths had resulted from ‘suffocation from damp in the shaft of alead mine’. One can only imagine the number of lives touched in Butterton and the surroundingarea at the time by such an unimaginably sudden and needless tragedy

As for Luke – he left Butterton a few years later and became a successful teacher and a privatetutor. He married in 1854 and had three daughters. Not surprisingly, the memory of that fatefulday in 1842 never left him and, at some point during his adult life, it was he who commissioned theplaque in Butterton Church. He died in Manchester in 1908 – aged 79.

JOHN STONE

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At the foothills of the Mau range we came across a most handsome Rhino and a very shy Leopard.Then we climbed up Boboon Cliff for a panoramic view of the lake.

Tonight we stay in an hotel and a hot bath. Next morning it’s off again 180 miles down to the MasaiMara via Thompson Falls and beautiful views of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain.There are three peaks - all lava plugs. The Masai call it Erukenya (misty mountain) which is true for9 months of the year and it’s right on the Equator. After a bumpy drive down to the Mara westopped off at a Masai village. While we rush into the 21st Century the Masai tribe remainconservative clinging to centuries of tradition. The proud young warriors (Moran) with plaited hairand red cloaks and spears recall the fierce reputation the Masai enjoyed in their 19th centuryheyday as they fought off Arab slave traders, rival tribes and pesky European explorers. They hadto face the destruction of their cattle at Rinderpest and the decimation of their tribe through choleraand smallpox.

The Masai are still committed to cattle herding as a way of life and they live on milk tea, maize andblood extracted from their cattle. They still practise initiation rites that takes a male from boyhoodto warrior status and then to marriage. They are also expected to protect their cattle from wildanimals and human beings.

We’ve arrived at camp and there are fewer insects down here because it’s less humid and muchdrier. Now for a welcome wash and bed.

Next morning we set off for our game drive in the Masai Mara, Elephant, Wildebeast, Zebra, Giraffe,Topy, Dik Dik, Thomsons Gazelle, Eland, Water Buffalo, Cheetah but no Lion today. One thing aboutcamping is that it makes you feel you are very much guests of the animals as we are plunged intoall the sounds and smells of the animal world.

After three days in the Mara we did not find any female Lions until the last day. There were a fewmales about but then as we were about to set off for camp, the Vultures told us there had been akill. After a 30 minute drive there were 3 Lionesses feasting on an unfortunate Warthog. Wonderfulphotography.

After saying goodbye to the Masai boys, who had looked after us in camp, we set off for Nairobi forthree nights stay then home to England. The next adventure was a trip to Borneo to see theOrang-utan, but that’s another story.

Do you enjoy singing?

"Winster Village Choir is a community choir which has been active for manyyears. Currently this small, but enthusiastic group of singers is looking toincrease its members, in particular tenors and basses. These voice parts aretraditionally sung by men, and men are always needed, but if any ladies knowthey prefer to sing lower down the scale, they would be more than welcome.

The choir is also seeking a new Conductor and/or pianist.

Anyone interested in any of this should contact Ali Carter onaliabsolute@hotmail.com"

11 Village News and ViewsELTON 30 YEARS AGO

The following items are taken from a detailed diary kept for 1986. At that time Revd Kenneth Servante, residingat Winster Vicarage, was the Vicar, the Primitive Methodist Chapel was open and Jenny Newton was Head of EltonSchool with 38 pupils on roll. Fine Fare in Matlock was the nearest supermarket and Richard Evans sold greengroceryaround the village from his van. You had to walk to Elton Lane ends to catch the Silver Service bus to Bakewell 1986 began with a hard frost, snow on the 5th and then hard frost and rain until the 8th when about 10 inchesof snow fell. After 2 days this thawed rapidly accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds. By the 14th there wasmuch tree damage including a large tree down near Winster Vicarage which blocked the road. Snow came again on February 1st which continued all day. On the 2nd, a Sunday, Well Street was covered to adepth of about a foot and the skiers were out on the Banks. There were drifts up to 3 feet deep above BarkerBarn and radio reports mentioned that Buxton was almost cut off with many homes without electricity. The HighPeak seemed to have had the worst of the snowfall. Snow during the following week enabled Elton Ski Club tohave ski-ing sessions in the evenings with the assistance of a ski-tow and floodlights. It remained frosty throughout February and the schoolchildren enjoyed a Winter sports halfterm holiday withsledging and ski-ing. The thaw did not come until 4th March. It was at this time that there was concern about bus services in Elton. No private company wished to operatethis loss - making service and the proposals were for just school buses and a weekly shopping service which wouldbe subsidised by the County Council. In March Matthew Parris resigned as MP for West Derbyshire and a By election was held on May 8th. PatrickMcCloughlin was elected with a majority of only 100 votes. The weather that Spring was very changeable and it was not until mid June that we enjoyed a warm settled spellOn Sunday 20th July Central Television did a feature on Elton Cricket Club. They spent the morning doing backgroundfilming of the team members, Cliff Stone (umpire) ringing the Church bell, John Wright mowing, Mick Patterson inhis vegetable garden, Alan Moseley with his sheep and Alice Twigg baking a cake for refreshments. It was notknown at the time how much would be shown in the final programme. The following Saturday there was a joint Field Day organised by the Village Hall and Jubilee Field Committees.Youlgrave Silver Band played and Alan Piggott ran a BMX Competition. There was a fancy dress competition andsports for the children, tombola, raffle, refreshments and various competitions. After tea a somewhat irregularfootball match took place between the men and the ladies. It was not until 15 August that the feature about Elton Cricket Club was screened by Central Television in theirseries “ Heart of the Country” It was very good and was based on the fact that like Yorkshire Cricket Club youcould only play for Elton if you were born or lived in the village. The August Holiday on 25 August was Bank Holiday weather at its worst. It started to rain in the morning anddid not stop until Tuesday afternoon some 27 hours later. We escaped relatively lightly but there was flooding insome parts of the country. In early September we learned that a film was to be made at Haddon Hall and several local people were takenon as extras. A tumbledown barn near the footpath below Bradley Rocks was used as the film makers wanted abuilding with no trace of a metalled road.It was an Indian Summer that year, good for the filming but annoying for people using the main road approachingEagle Tor as cars were stopped during takes in case a car's engine could be heard A Church Sponsored Walk took place on the first Sunday in September. The route was Islington Lane, footpathto Winster via Oddo House and the Church, across the valley to Barn Farm at Birchover, circuit of Stanton Moor,down the back of Birchover to the Druid then back to Elton by Dudwood Lane. The Elton Singers held a concert in the Village Hall on September 25th and 26th with all seats being sold. Afortnight later they were invited to entertain the elderly residents of Parwich Hospital, a very successful evening. The following Saturday, 11 October, was the Church Autumn Fair with just over £300 being raised for the ChurchRoof Fund. There was no Village Christmas tree then but on 4th December Youlgrave Band held a Concert in Church with alively programme under a new conductor and a few carols at the end for everyone to join in. A Carol Service washeld on the 21st with singing led by the Rowsley Singers,

Winifred Woodwardfor Elton Local History Group

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the Sanctuary @ Peak Serenity…(Peace at the Cliff)

Cliff Farm, Cliff Lane, between Elton and Alport. DE45 1LLA place of peace and tranquillity..

A place to rebuild your self-esteem and confidence.No friends, feel as if no-one understands, (or wants to).

Need something to do?Come to the Sanctuary @ Peak Serenity.

Feel the peace of this place.Have some food, a cup of tea, make some friends,

learn something good and new.Phone me Christine M. 07837 725337

email: relax@peakserenity.co.uk

Calling all holiday accommodationproviders

in Elton and Gratton

If you would like copies of the Elton VillageGuide leaflet and the Elton Village Trailbooklet for your clients please contacteltonhistory@talk21.com or phone Lynn on650015.

Ingredients:

1½ lb carrots, peeled and sliced1 onion, finely chopped½ oz butter1 bay leaf1½ pints of chicken stockSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 tsp dried parsley1 tsp dried coriander¼ tsp ground coriander

Method:

Put the carrots and onion into a large heavysaucepan with the butter. Sweat for 10 minutesor until beginning to soften. Add the bay leaf,stock, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, thensimmer for 25 minutes or until carrots are soft.

Remove the bay leaf and liquidise the soup in afood processor or blender. If a little thin, reduceby rapid boiling, if a little thick, add extra water.Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Carrot & Coriander Soup - serves 4

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FIREWOOD FOR SALESeasoned hardwood logs cut & split

Builders bulk bag (1m³) £55; £5 deposit on bagFree delivery in Elton and Gratton

Elsewhere £10 for one, £15 for 2 or 3 bags

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

R. Stone - Joinery

Display of Homegrown Vegetables1st Amy Dabell

Most Magnificant Vegetable1st Dave Cooper

Bunch of Flowers:1st Barry Swindel2nd Natalie Cooper

Any Cake1st Amy Dabell2nd Maisy Dabell

Favourite Desert1st Frances Burton2nd Asa Moseley

7 and under cakes/biscuits1st Will, Dan and Charlie Baker2nd Clementine Brown

Vegetable Animal1st George Fowler2nd Will, Dan and Charlie Baker

Garden on a plate 5 and under1st Anna Wright2nd George Fowler

Garden on a Plate 6-12 yrs1st Martha and Isla Cooper2nd Niamh Wright

Results of Elton Street PartyHorticultural Show

Many thanks to all the people who brought some fabulous entries to the horticultural showin September. The displays of vegetables, flowers and cakes were very impressive and thechildren’s entries, particularly the gardens were really original - shame we didn’t get aphotograph.

Entries were judged by Eleanor Moseley, assisted by Maralyn Marsden – many thanks tothem for putting in some careful thought! Also many thanks to Eleanor for her kinddonation of the prize money.

Any suggestions for how we could make it even better another time would be reallywelcome.

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Magical Lantern Lit Walk Returns With Festive Theme

A popular family friendly walk is returning for the third year, with a festive theme.Local charity Helen’s Trust are inviting everyone to a magical evening whichincludes a lantern lit walk along the Monsal Trail to Thornbridge Hall, andentertainment from the Tideswell Singers.

The event is set to take place on Thursday 3rd December and will set off fromBakewell Station at 5.30pm. The route is approximately 3 miles long and walkersare asked to bring lanterns and torches to light their way.

Helen’s Trust mascot, Bakey Bear, will be handing out the hugs as walkers setoff to walk the Monsal Trail to Thornbridge Hall.

‘This lovely walk is becoming an annual favourite.’ said Helen’s Trust ChiefExecutive. ‘We’d love community groups, schools and families to wrap up, bringa lantern and join us to help us raise vital funds to enable us to support peoplewith terminal illness who wish to remain at home.’

Tickets and sponsor forms for the evening are available from Helen’s Trust office(above Boots in Bakewell 01629 812759) can also be purchased on line from theHelen’s Trust website www.helenstrust.org.uk, where all event details can befound.

The cost is £7.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and will include the entertain-ment at Thornbridge Hall, drinks and mince pies at the end and transport backto Bakewell Station.

Organisers ask that participants please wear suitable clothing and footwear, andbring lanterns and torches (no naked flames). Unfortunately dogs are notallowed.

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