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Tideswell & DistrictCopy Deadline: 20th of the monthEditor: Pete HawkinsJaret House, Queen Street, TideswellT: 01298 872470E: village.voice@tideswell.netW: www.tideswellonline.co.ukW: issuu.com/villagevoice

October 2012Volume 19 Issue 10

Inside this issue.Is the future of Wakes under threat?

Emergency Meeting 9th October 2012

The editorial team reserve the right to edit, omit or hold-over copy. All contributions must be signed although names can be withheld if requested. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial team. Reproduc-tion of articles prohibited without prior permission of the editor and contributor.

Picture courtesy of Tideswell Artability Group

Drawing: Weston Bank

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From the Editor

It’s not often that the editor’s phone buzzes with hot news but that was the

case recently when the Wakes Committee stood down, leaving the future of Wakes in doubt. I’m sure there’s no one in the village who wants to see it’s demise but a successful Wakes doesn’t organise itself.

The old committee have done sterling work over the past few years against a backdrop of rising costs, poor weather and an expectation from many, that Wakes and volunteering is for other people.

Even if you’re not into sport, you can’t have failed to notice how it was the volunteers who made London 2012 the success it was. Now is your chance to step up to the plate. The more people that come forward, the easier the new committee’s job will be.

Pop the 9th October into your diaries and come along to Fountain Square at 8 pm and volunteer for something, however small.

Pete Hawkins

The Anchor Inn

Four Lane Ends, Tideswell

Traditional Bar Mealscooked by award-winning chef

Bingo every Friday

Functions also catered for01298 871371

www.anchorinntideswell.co.uk

George HotelTideswell

Fresh, locally sourced menuRestaurant open Sundays

Real tea & coff ee served all dayFunction room for private & public hire

Real log fi res

Open 12:00-11:00 Mon-Wed,11.00-12.00 Thurs-Sat,

11.00-10.00 Sun

Tel.: 01298 871382

Dates for the DiarySat 6 - Surgery Open Day, St John’s Institute, 10 am to 2 pm.

Sun 7 - Harvest Festival, St John’s Church 10.30 am

Mon 8 - Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir, St John’s Church. Free entry 1pm

Tue 9th - Emergency Wakes Meeting, Fountain Square Church 8 pm

Sun 14 - Tidza Ramblers. Meet Cherry Tree Square at 10 am

Sat 20 - Cello Concert in aid of Helen’s Trust, Litton Church. 7.30 pm.

Thurs 25 - Tideswell Cinema, ‘The Woman in Black’ The George 7.30 pm

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VILLAGE EMERGENCY?

Having just been to the Annual General Meeting of the Wakes

Committee and find that we are, for the first time in many years without a carnival Committee which means....

NO TIDESWELL WAKES 2013.

The instant reaction to this news is that it has been said before and it always does go ahead, but this year is different –the committee have stepped down and, after many years of hard work are not willing to be re-elected. Without a committee there is no Wakes. We are sure that the majority of the village don’t want Carnival week celebrations to end, so we need you to come forward and help to prevent this.

There will be an Emergency Meeting at 8.00 on Tuesday the 9th of October at Fountain Square Church. At this meeting we need to elect a new committee.

NO COMMITTEE – NO WAKES.

Please, please, please come along. You do not have to join the committee, although if you do that is great! All we want is for anyone who doesn’t want to see wakes die, to come along and offer support in any way that they can. Anyone who would like to attend but are not able to on that day, try to let someone that is attending know of your interest so they can pass it on. You could also join the Tideswell Wakes group on Facebook and express your interest on there. If you are not sure what is needed then come along and find out.

See you on the 9th and let’s SAVE TIDESWELL WAKES.

Polly Jenson, 07970 952875

Parlour BlueTideswell

Home items, accessories, jewellery, cards & gifts for all!

Opening timesTues to Sat 10-5pm

Need help or advice?

Patrick McLoughlinMember of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales

You can write at any time to:House of Commons,

London SW1A 0AA

Telephone: 0207 219 3511E: Patrick.mcloughlin.mp@parliament.uk

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SURGERY OPEN DAY

Following the success of last year’s open day, Tideswell surgery will be holding a

similar event this year.

It will be on Saturday 6th October in St. John’s Institute, from 10 am to 2 pm.

There will be lots of help and advice available for everyone from healthy eating, exercise for all ages, where to go for help and advice and many other groups and organisations with resources and contact details.

Refreshments will be available - do come and find out more.

CELLO CONCERT

Litton Church plays host later this month to a Cello Concert in memory of Ann

Atkinson, Derbyshire’s Poet Laureate from 2009 – 2011 and in aid of The Helen’s Trust.

The concert starts at 7.30 pm on Saturday, 20th October with music by Benedetto Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi and J.S.Bach, performed by Tom Collingwood.

Tom is a solo cellist and chamber musician who studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and has performed at the Manchester International String Quartet festival.

Tickets: £5 (£4) from Rosie Ford at stottie2@waitrose.com (871564) and Litton Shop.

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❃ facials, skincare advice and eye enhancements

❃ waxing and fake bake tanning

❃ manicures and pedicures

❃ special-occasion make-up & bridal packages (MAC products used)

❃ Swedish body/back massage: with aromatherapy, excellent for relieving muscle and joint tnesion, stimulating the circulation & lymphatic system, soothing the nervous system & emotions, reducing stress & renewing energy.

PICK UP A BROCHURE WITH PRICE LIST FROM LITTON SHOP, VANILLA KITCHEN OR CALL

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❃ GIFT VOUCHERS: a special beauty or massage treat makes a lovely present for any occasions - just a phone call away for free delivery to your door

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HARVEST TIME

It’s been a tough time for farmers this year with so much rain, but at least there

has been some late sun to make it easier to get the harvest in. Most of us don’t see our food till it arrives in the shops, so are unaware of the struggles to get it there, but we know we should be grateful that even in hard times, we are unlikely to starve.

Harvest Festivals are an opportunity to express our gratitude for all we have, and you are invited to join the congregation at the Parish Church on Sunday 7th October at 10.30 am, at our short Service for All. At the same time, we will be remembering those who have little, and in particular the people of Rwanda in Africa.

TIDESWELL CINEMA

This month’s film is “The Woman in Black” starring Daniel Radcliffe, is

at Tideswell Cinema, on Thursday 25th October at 7.30 pm in The George.

It tells the story of a young widowed lawyer who is sent to a remote village to settle the estate of a deceased eccentric woman. He is not welcomed, as the villagers are trying to conceal a deadly secret - a secret he is soon to discover. This is a stylish Gothic story that marks the return of the famous Hammer film stories.

Guest members are welcome (£4.75), to take their seats after 7.15 pm. Members are encouraged to arrive before then, or to reserve their seats in advance. (872327)

Patricia LawtonDipCFHP, MPSPract

FOOT CARE CLINIC

held at Fountain Square Pharmacy Ltd,Tideswell on Thursdays.

Nail Trimming, Removal of Corns & CallousesVerruca Treatments

For an appointment phone 01298 871249 or see The Pharmacy Staff

For a home visit phone 07966 713098.

Peak Physique

Sport Massage&

Refl exology

Alice Lee-Overton MSMA MAoR

Millers Dale 01298 872462www.peakphysique.info

HOMEOPATHYA natural, safe and effective

treatment that is suitable for all medical conditions.

Tel: 07968 167036 Litton

www.lindsayallison.co.uk

Approved by Westfi eld Health

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Farm Life Centre Activities

Walking for Health: Wednesday 17th October, Chatsworth Grounds, start 1 pm – finishing 2 pm

A fantastic walk around Chatsworth grounds to see the beautiful autumnal trees. Parking and meeting at Calton Lees car park. Please note there is a pay and display car park.

Pen & Ink & Watercolour Weekend: 20th and 21st Oct, 9.30-4.30 pm

A course for beginners or those more experienced, led by an experienced painter. The course promises to be informative but fun! Although based at the centre, there will be the opportunity to go out on location to master your skills. For more details please call the course leader Dr Alan Hearsum on 01433 621546 or 07968 941050 or email alanhearsum@btinternet.com.

Family Farm Health & Safety Day: Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Monday 29th Oct, 9 am – 1.30 pm

A fun but informative day for the whole family with information on hazards around the farm, preventing food poisoning, basic first aid, sight checks, healthy eating, falls prevention……Please come along and join in, everyone welcome.

For more information please take a look at our website (www.thefarminglifecentre.org.uk), visit us on Facebook or call Blackwell Hall Farm, Blackwell, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9TQ. 01298 85162.

TASC at Half Term

Summer was very exciting at Tideswell Holiday Club and

thanks to funding from Derbyshire Community Foundation there was a great programme of activities including trips to Carsington Water, Millhouses Park and Chatsworth. Transport was provided by Bakewell and Eyam Community transport and their excellent team of drivers. The children were also kept entertained on site, with Disney Day, the TASC Olympics, a Magic Show, and a morning making fresh pasta and a healthy sauce, which the children enjoyed for lunch, under the tutelage of the wonderful Michelle from Tideswell School of Food.

We are now looking towards the October half-term and the Holiday Club staff, the lovely Carol and Lauren, will no doubt be arranging some equally exciting activities, especially some spooky Halloween celebration. As well as having access to exciting games, toys, excellent sporting and outdoor facilities the club offers superb child care and engaging activities for 10 hour, 5 hour or 2 hour slots for children aged between 4 and 11. Half term opening times are: Tuesday 30 October, Wednesday 31 October and Thursday 1 November. For more information, please contact staff between 3:20 pm and 6:00 pm on 07792 075486.

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Dog-walking and Pet-sitting in the Tideswell area.

Whether it is a one-off dog walk, a regular booking or care whilst you are away get in touch to discuss your pet’s requirements.

References available.

Contact Katie on 07909 902040 katie@peakpetservices.co.uk www.peakpetservices.co.uk

T: 01298 871222F: 01298 872412E: info@andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk

www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk

Anchor Garage Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8RB

Pick-up points near you

19th Nov ‘TURKEY & TINSEL’ IN BOURNEMOUTH 5 days £269.00

23rd Nov LONDON WEEKEND 3 days £199.00

26th Nov ‘TURKEY & TINSEL’ IN LLANDUDNO 5 days £335.00

30th Nov 3 IN 1 XMAS MARKETS 3 days £179.00

30th Nov BRISTOL & BATH XMAS MARKETS WEEKEND 3 days £185.00

3rd Dec ‘TURKEY AND TINSEL’ IN SIDMOUTH 5 days £329.00

7th Dec EDINBURGH XMAS MARKETS WEEKEND 3 days £189.00

15th Dec ERDDIG HOUSE & IRONBRIDGE CHRISTMAS 2 days £135.00

Tideswell Post Office

Travel Money

Euro & US Dollar

Turkish Lira and Travellers Cheques all in stock.

Special rates for over £500 and over £1000

All transactions are 0% commission.

No cash advance or handling charges if paying with cash or many debit cards. **

All other currencies can be collected next day if ordered before 1pm.

** If paying by card please bring ID. Post Office won’t charge,

but some debit cards do.

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Darkbrook & the Tideswell Brook

It is 10 years since Darkbrook last wrote to the Village Voice regarding the flow of

Tideswell brook through the site.

As Tideswell folk will know, the brook is culverted through the village until it opens at Darkbrook and then, at the boundary with “The Croft”, its flow is restricted by a large gritstone lintel fitted across the culvert by former occupants years ago. As the brook descends in height through the village, the pressure and volume of water, in times of flood, can be seen to be immense when it expands into Darkbrook, where the man-made damming of the brook’s flow by the lintel downstream means that an unnaturally high back-up expanse of water seeks a downhill exit.

Nature has coped with the blockage for many years by repeatedly forcing another waterway through the boundary wall and sending boulders down Buxton Road. The precaution was taken many years ago of not

replacing the two metres of wall constantly affected.

Darkbrook copes by taking all possible alleviating action and precautions to protect the brook’s flow, given its restriction off site down the culvert. Recently we have removed years of accumulated silt from the brook and grounds to help keep the flow free and clear.

A solution would be to culvert the brook in accordance with the rest of the village, but this would have colossal ramifications in terms of the further pressure and volume of water sent back up and down the village culvert, already suffering as village growth and climatic changes continue to increase surface water and pressure on it.

The brook is allowed to expand at Darkbrook (which thereby relieves problems for everyone else) and to oxygenate which keeps the trout and water voles happy!

Trudy Mellors

Meadow LodgeCatering for all occasions

Parties – Anniversaries – Funeral Teas (a speciality)

Cold Buffets - Home Baking

Fresh locally sourced produceDelivered to your home or venueQuality food at reasonable rates

Call Linda for a chat on01298 871694 or 07941 718674

VALLEY CARE DIRECT

for all your Personal/Homecare needs

Small quality CQC Registered Agency

Serving Tideswell & the Hope Valley

Tel:01298 87231207866 37113307814 022601

Email: valleycaredirect@aol.com

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A.W. ElectricalCity and Guilds Qualifi ed Electrician

Extra Lights, Sockets, Showers, Consumer Units

All work certifi ed & installed to the highest standard

Prompt Service & Free Estimates

Part ‘P’ qualifi ed & Registered under the Competent Persons Scheme

Contact Alan Warhurst (Domestic Electrician), TideswellTel: 01298 871093 Mob: 07751 297690

nergise lectrical ervices

Your Local Electrician ● Reliable and Professional ● Part P Registered ● Fully Insured. ● All Domestic Work Undertaken ● Fuse Boxes Replaced ● No job too small ● No Call Out Charge

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MS@VK

Our MS group usually meets at VK but in October we are venturing

to Dove Holes Community Centre for an MS information day kindly hosted by the MS Society. The day will feature presentations by many of the key professionals involved in supporting people with MS including a consultant doctor, an MS nurse, an Occupational Therapist and a Physiotherapist. The Tai Chi will be an interesting practical session after lunch as well. All are welcome.

The event is on Saturday 20th October at Dove Holes Community Centre 9:30 am Registration. Please book with Hazel Harrison hazel@litton.f9.co.uk, phone 01625 430933 or look on the MS Society’s website under Macclesfield Branch events.

Please contact me if you think I can help or you would like a lift.

Andrea M 01298 871820

Gardens R Us

If you haven’t visited the Kitchen Garden recently you are missing a treat. All the

areas not being used for cultivation are now covered in gravel, thanks to The Stone Warehouse who kindly donated the gravel, to Markovitz for transporting it, and to Bushey Heath Farm for getting it to the garden, and to the stalwart volunteers who laid and raked it. It makes the garden behind the Institute a pleasure to visit.

The weather has not been great but we have made headway with growing a variety of vegetables this season, and we were delighted to have won 3rd Prize for our onions in the Allotment Association Show.

It’s a lovely place to spend time and we would dearly like to add a bench or two to the Garden but we have no finance so if anyone has a garden bench they would like to donate, we would love to hear from you.

And that’s not all, the flower gardens in Fountain Square and Bank Square have been full of colour all through the summer, thanks to the villagers who donated the plants and the volunteers who have tended, dead-headed and weeded them. Long may it continue.

If you have would like to make any donations or would like to become involved in any way. Please contact Mary Landon - Tel 871817(Flower Gardens) or Judy Cooke - Tel: 872408 (Kitchen Garden).

Table Tennis

Is there anyone out there who fancies a game of table tennis, particularly any

golden oldies, remembering the days of their youth?

Nicholson Court are particularly interested in such an idea. There is a large comfortable lounge to set up an almost new table tennis table, all necessary equipment and facilities for tea and biscuits.

Anyone interested may call one of two ‘star’ players in Terry Hooley (871169) and Bob Eyre (872670) or call the centre manager Claire on 0370 192 4164.

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Tideswell Pre-schoolTel: 01298 871888

For children aged 2 to 5Registered and inspected by OFSTED

Free nursery vouchers accepted

Please support your village pre-school, where we make learning fun

Admissions Julie 01298 871903Treasurer Dawn 01298 871131

DO YOU NEED CHILD CARE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS?If the answer is yes – please read on.

TASC is a fun, safe place for your kids to play and see their friends.

Have peace of mind that your children are being looked after by caring and qualifi ed staff until

6pm Monday to Friday.

For further details & to book please contact:Amber or Lucy on 07792 075486

between 3.15 pm & 6.15 pm Monday – Friday

Good OFSTED Report Child Care Vouchers accepted

A warm welcome to all!No previous

experience necessary.

Come along to this friendly mixed voice choir who meet

Wednesdays 7:30 in Litton Village Hall

tideswellsingers.org.uk

Dog fouling

It has been noted that despite clear signs stating that dogs are not allowed on any

part of the sports complex and school playing fields, certain dog owners are wilfully ignoring the notices and allowing their dogs onto the area with the resultant deposits of excrement.

Some owners do clear up after their dogs but deposit the waste bag into one of the bins on site. The bins are not for this purpose and it is not an acceptable practice.

We would like to remind dog owners that there are health hazards connected with such mess being left on the grounds, and this is particularly so in respect of children.

We do not wish to take action against these dog owners but if this practice does not stop we will have no alternative.

Alan Brignell, Tideswell and District Sports Association

PILATES IN THE PEAKS‘In 30 sessions, you’ll have a whole new

body.’ - Joseph Pilates.

Don’t take his word for it - Come and try it for yourself!

Body Control Pilates class at

Litt on Village HallFridays at 9.30

Classes are small to ensure personal supervision so booking is essenti al

private tuiti on also available£8.50/class (payable as block for 6 week - £51) or £10 drop in

Call Rosalind Hoyes on 01629 258463 or 07903 778619 Email: rosalindhoyes@yahoo.co.uk

rosalindhoyespilates.co.uk

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Young Farmers

This year we look forward to competitions in drama, sport, public

speaking, cooking, crafts as well as stock judging, tractor driving, fencing and many more.

We have meetings from talks to outdoor pursuits. We also look forward to our annual Halloween disco and other fund raisers throughout the year.

So come along and find out what we are all about and meet some new people and have a laugh! To find out more about what we do visit www.nfyfc.org.uk and find Bakewell Young Farmers on Facebook. For more info call Laura Flower 07527 719080.

Tideswell Players

On 22nd to 44th November Tideswell Community Players perform Good

Things by Liz Lochhead. This is a gentle romantic comedy set in a charity shop, where second hand goods are not all that come through the door!

To help the production, TCP are looking for a range of props to create the charity shop that is the set. They are looking for a shop mannequin or tailor’s dummy, two artificial Christmas trees, Christmas and Valentines Day decorations, and general goods that would not look out of place in a second hand store.

Please make contact now on 872057 or email.

Tidza Fitness ClassesCome and try your local exercise groups, all classes are designed to suit all levels of fi tness as you workout at your own pace. These classes are ideal for beginners and regular exercisers. Classes are held at the fountain square church hall and cost £5.

CircuitsMonday 7-8pm - just turn up. These classes are a mixture of group aerobic exercises and individual exercise stations.

SpinTuesday 1-2pm or 7pm-8pm and Friday 1-2pm or 7.30pm-8.30pmA mixture of sprints, hill climbs, seated climbs and aero racing all without leaving the church hall. All songs are choreographed giving you a great workout.

Prefer to train at home?Not a problem, why not have some 1-2-1 personal training at YOUR HOUSE, these sessions are planned to meet your individual needs and goals, e.g. weight loss, toning, to improve your overall health.

SPECIAL RATES FOR VV READERSMountain bikingMonthly ladies only evening bike ridesSee website or call for details, these rides are designed for ALL abilities and cost £5, also available to guide groups or individuals

Aromatherapy massageHad a hard week at work, getting stressed at home, why not indulge in a relaxing massage.

Sweat and Smile Personal Training is fully insured and we can be contacted on:Mobile: 07914817073 | Facebook: sweat and smile personal training

Twitter: sweatandsmile | Website: www.sweatandsmile.co.uk

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Tidza Ramblers

Last month’s walk up Mam Tor and along the ridge was a familiar route to most

of us.

‘Wonderful!’ said the one person who didn’t know it as she admired the views from the top. It was indeed and that included the weather. A kestrel hovered and alighted at one point. People of all ages were making the most of a glorious day. Special mention must go to the gentleman attired in kilt and sporran.

Never had a Bradwell’s ice cream tasted so good as at the end of this walk.

Helen Royle 872550.

Calling all Audio Typists

We are the Tideswell Living History Group and are making a record of

our village’s recent history. Over 30 people so far have told us of their experiences of celebrations, of growing up, and of working in Tideswell and Litton. We have their recordings and will put them into the local history archive for future generations. But we have a bit of a problem, we need a written copy of their recordings and that means listening to them and typing up what they have to say to us.

If you can audio type, have access to a PC and can find a few hours a month your help will be invaluable, we have all the other things you need. We just need your time and skill. Please get in touch; email tlhg@btinternet.com or call Judy Cooke on 872408 or Mary Landon on 871817.

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Peak District Dairy Farm Shop & Café

Come and try some of our award winning dairy produce - have a delicious real dairy ice cream.

Award-winning fresh pasteurised milk, cream, butter, ice cream & yoghurts

We also stock an impressive selection of quality locally produced foods, including jams, marmalade, honey, pickles, herbs, oils, chocolates & freshly baked bread & cakes daily.

Specialist suppliers of a full range of quality English & continental cheeses, free range eggs, fruit juice, spring

water & bakery products

Produced in Tideswell

Look out for our ice cream vans and trailers on sites around the Peak District National Park and at shows and events.

Tel: 01298 871786 or 07867 533965Shop: 01298 873100

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 8am - 5.30pm Sun 10am - 5.30pm

www.peakdistrictdairy.co.uk

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2012 Floral Container Competition ResultsWe would like to thank all those who entered the competition and commemorated this special Jubilee/Olympic year in flowers. The village looked beautiful. Congratulations to all the winners.We hope to run another competition next year.

Best Display: Tindalls Runners Up: Sunnybank, Sherwood Road & Poppies, Bank SquareBest Individual Display: Dean Cottage, Sherwood Road

200+ ClubThe results of the September draw£25 - 137, £20 - 019, £10 - 273£10 - 320, £10 - 003

Congratulations to all the winners this month. If you wish to join for the remainder of the year please contact Dorothy Whitehouse 871661 or Judy Cooke 872408.

The TDCA is always happy to consider written applications from groups within the community who need extra financial support for a project. Please send any such applications to Sandra Howard, November Cottage, Bank Square, Tideswell.

Are you new to the district?Please collect a Welcome Pack, free of charge and full of helpful information from Peak District Dairy Shop, or go on our website www.tideswellonline.co.ukPlease would all businesses and local organisations let me know of any changes to contacts, venues, times, phone numbers etc. so that I can keep the information right up to date. If you wish to advertise in the pack please contact me. Thank you. Dorothy Whitehouse 871661

Wood Collection for the BonfireWe need your unwanted wood to make this year’s bonfire. If you have suitable wood please telephone either Alan Brignell on 871893 or Andrew Turner (after 6 pm) on 871683 and leave your details and the size of the load before 28th October.

Your first trailer load is free but for subsequent loads we would appreciate a donation of £5. Nearer the time you will be advised which night your contributions will be collected. Items must be of a manageable size and someone available to help us load the trailer. We will refuse extra large, heavy or dangerous items. Last year we had wood with nails sticking out, so please knock any nails back into the wood.

We can always do with extra helping hands for collection nights. Please let Alan or Andrew know if you can help.

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October Courses at the Tideswell School of Food

Monday 1st - Soup Kitchen, 6.30pm - 8.30pm £32Thursday 4th - Middle Eastern Evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm £32Friday 5th - Introduction to Brewing 9.30am - 1.30pm £85Friday 5th - Knife Skills 10am - 1.30pm £85Saturday 6th - Pastry Master Class 10am - 4pm £135Sunday 7th - A Master Class with Rupert Rowley Head Chef - Fischer’s of Baslow 10am - 4pm £175 Monday 8th - Friday 12th - Intermediate Cookery Week 10am - 4pm daily £650Saturday 13th - Sushi 10.30am - 4.30pm £150Sunday 14th - A Cupcake Master Class with Fancie - Amanda Perry 10am - 4pm £135Wednesday 17th - Introduction to Sausage Making 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30Thursday 18th - Thai evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm £32Friday 19th - Foraging for & Cooking with Edible Mushrooms 10 am - 5 pm £95 Saturday 20th - Introduction to Brewing9.30am - 1.30pm £85 Saturday 20th - Italian Kitchen 10am - 4pm £150

Tuesday 23rd - Chocolate Workshop with Oliver Dunn 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30Wednesday 24th - Cupcake Workshop 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30Thursday 25th - Brewing & Tasting Skills 9.30am - 1.30pm £99Thursday 25th - Baking Cakes & Biscuits 10.30am - 1.30pm £70Friday 26th - Whisky Tasting 7.30pm - 9pm £25Friday 26th - Game 10am - 4pm £160Sunday 28th - Baking Bread for Beginners ( adults & children 7+) 10am - 1.30pm £70Tuesday 30th - Children’s Cookery Skills (7 - 11years) 10am - 12.15pm £20Tuesday 30th - Cupcake Decorating (5 yrs.+)2pm - 3.30pm £7.50Wednesday 31st - Children’s Cookery Skills (12 years+) 10am - 12.15 pm £20Wednesday 31st - Italian Pasta 6.30pm - 8.30pm £32To fi nd out more about membership or to book a course visit visittideswellschooloff ood.co.uk or call us on 01298 871262 or come to the school.The School of Food is run by Taste Tideswell a not - for - profi t social enterprise company - tastetideswell.co.uk.

Traditional Family ButchersN.T. Gibbs

Established 1958

Queen Street, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8JT

Locally farmed Beef, Lamb and PorkAward-winning Black PuddingHomemade sausages, burgers, haslet and potted beefFreshly produced Stir-fries and KebabsSucculent hand-carved Ham and Cold CutsEnglish Dry-cure Bacon and local free-range eggsVariety of freshly baked Pies and Sausage RollsDerbyshire Oatcakes and a selection of cheeses

Hog RoastSpecial occasion, party or outdoor function? Philip & Ian can solve your catering problems. Their mobile Hog Roast & BBQ is proving very popular and can be adapted to suit your needs.

Call: 01298 871221 (day) & 01298 872391 (eve and weekends)

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P&G LETTSPROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

The Peak’s Leading Residential Letting Agency

Bringing tenants and quality properties together for the last

18 years

“A personal service you can trust”TEL: 01298 872195

www.pandgletts.com

Fountain Square Pharmacy LtdTideswell

‘for all your pharmacy needs’

Hours of BusinessMon -Tues 9am - 5.30pm

Wed - Fri 8.45am - 5.45pmSaturday 9am - 1 pm

Closed for lunch 1-2 pm

01298 871249

Most Debit & Credit Cards accepted

K’s Hair SalonOpening Hours:

Monday ClosedTuesday ClosedWednesday 8 am - 2.30 pmThursday 8 am - 7.00 pmFriday 8 am - 7.00 pmSaturday 8 am - 1.00 pmSunday ClosedLate: By appointment 871779

Flowers, Plants, Coffee & Cake.Beautiful gift bouquets and

arrangements, delivery to Tideswell.

While enjoying a yummy treat customers can also browse the wide selection of gifts and cards we have

available.

Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JL 01433 621133

TLC CLEANING SERVICES

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Fully Insured Competitive pricesTel: 01298 83651 or 07858 125059

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Over The Border

For one of our field trips this year, the History Club visited Casterne Hall near

Ilam. Not many of our members had even heard of this Hall, but it turned out to be a real eye-opener and an absolute gem. In Ilam village you turn up the Manifold Valley and after a longish drive through beautiful pastureland and some steep tricky bends you come to this superb looking Georgian house. This is the ancestral home of the Hurt family going back to the late 1400’s, and it is so nice to go round a place where the furnishings and decoration are very much in keeping with the age and style of the building.

Charles Hurt, the present incumbent, welcomed us with a completely encompassing introduction and nearly all the rooms - even the family rooms were open for our inspection. But it hasn’t always been in this beautiful condition - Charles’ parents had to buy the place back in the 1950’s and then dedicated the rest of their lives to restoring it from being in a pretty dilapidated state to the “Grandeur in Miniature” we experienced that evening. It was quite humbling to see the trust that the family placed in us - because there were family trinkets left around everywhere for our appreciation.

The front of the house is authentic Georgian, the rear has some Jacobean, there are Roman remains in the foundations and the hillsides are littered with iron-age, bronze-age and new stone-age remains.

Because of its position and unspoilt nature, the Hall has been used many times by film and TV crews.

Being a sociable, as well as an enquiring bunch of pilgrims, we ended the night with beer and sandwiches at the Jug and Glass.

Many thanks are due to Julia Walker for finding the place for us and to Elaine Chapman for being the “whipper-in”.

Brian Woodall

Holiday Cottage Debate

Dear Sir,

The debate in Village Voice about holiday homes has been, thankfully, very measured and thoughtful. However the fact remains that about a third of our older cottages have gone this way. This is at present, sustainable - but if you visit some of the more remote villages in the Yorkshire Dales, then the figure can be far, far higher, As you walk round these villages mid-week in winter, you realise that they have become merely fossils. They have had all the local life sucked out of them and no longer will they be able to hold a sports day, a gala day,or even a harvest festival.

Tideswell, being much closer to Southern England, is even more attractive, because a cottage here at only £160,000 seems like small change compared to what the good folks of London have to pay for their accommodation.

What’s to be done? There’s nothing much that can be done in a free market, but maybe a decent rise in the rates that they pay might slow the stampede down a bit.

Name and Address supplied

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C.I. STRONG TIMBERSERVICES

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Large sheds, workshops, generator sheds, summer houses, play houses, poultry housing, dog kennels/runs and log stores.

All are quality products tailor made to suit your requirements.Also suppliers of stable fi eld shelters including mobile units and a full range of showjumps.

RJC ContractingMini-Digger Hirewith or without driver. Rock Breaker available

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Alex J SlackPainter and Decorator

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LITTON LOGSFirewood Supplies

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Self-fi ll Bags for £1(we supply the bags, you fi ll

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Collection & delivery laundry service

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Parish Council Matters

No members of the public attended the September meeting of the Tideswell

Parish Council.

Amongst the mundane and routine tasks, the councillors have also undertaken some pleasant duties. The bolts from the “Lightning tree “ have been passed on to Tony Hill, local historian, for safe keeping.

The Tideswell Living History Group had also received confirmation that the parish council has obtained the old telephone box for the grand sum of £1 and work may now be commenced on the new projected use. Watch this space for more.

Residents have agreed to donate plants, which will be planted in the Pot Market flower beds, after parish council staff have dug the area. The upgrade will make that area much more pleasant for people who live here.

On the garden theme also, the council has agreed to give up the allotment, so that a resident from the allotment waiting list may use it. The polytunnel will be sold for £500, please contact the clerk for details.

The clerk has requested minutes of a DDDC meeting which discussed the public toilets in Tideswell, as no information has been received about the projected cost of refurbishment. It was agreed that no action be taken until such costing is available.

During the better weather, families have enjoyed picnics in various areas of Tideswell, which is enjoyable for all concerned. However, the council is obliged to remind

people that cars should not be parked on Common Land. Picnic yes, Car Park No.

There is currently a vacancy on the council, and permission has been given for a new member to be co-opted. Those interested should apply to the clerk for details

The chairman will update the list of councillors on the parish notice board shortly.

The current team comprises:• Clerk : Lesley Bramwell 01298 872000• Chairman :Philip Swarbrick 871862• Vice Chair :Sue Barber 871644• Councillors:• Mary Landon• Kath Lees• Gary Newton• Sarah Noble• Marie McGuiness• Julie Walton• Sue Willis

Members of the public are most welcome to attend any of the parish council meetings which meets on the second Monday of each month in the Tideswell Library at 7.15 pm.

Sue Barber, on behalf of TPC

Macmillan Coffee

My grateful thanks to everyone who supported me on 15th September

at my home, Lark Cottage on Manchester Road, where I had a Coffee Morning for funds towards Macmillan Nurses. To date, you have helped raise £412. Well done to all.

Glenys Hughes

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Live Arts from Tideswell Cinema

The National Theatre Live screenings at Tideswell Cinema continue with

Timon of Athens at 7 pm on 1 November 2012. This production will be screened at our usual venue at The George Hotel, Commercial Road, Tideswell.

Simon Russell Beale takes the title role in Shakespeare’s strange fable of consumption, debt and ruin, written in collaboration with Thomas Middleton.

Wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, ostentatious host, Timon of Athens is surrounded by free-loaders and sycophants. He vastly outspends his resources but, finding his coffers empty,

reassures his loyal steward that all will be well.

When he calls upon his associates, instead of offering help, they hang him out to dry. After a final, vengeful banquet, Timon withdraws to a literal and emotional wasteland, living off roots and pouring curses on a morally bankrupt Athens.

Tickets, priced at £10, can be bought from 8 November by emailing info@tideswellcinema.org.uk or calling Tony Wilson on 01298 872379. Take a look at our website www.tideswellcinema.org.uk for our full programme of events.

At the time of writing there are still a handful of seats left for the screenings of The Last of the Haussmans on 11 and 13 October and also for Swan Lake on 23 October.

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Money for Alzheimer’s

After the Summer, the Soroptomists have started the new “term”.

Plans are well advanced for the annual Charity Christmas Card shop, which benefits many charities. The event will be held at the Parish Church, Buxton in the first week of November.

During the break we held a clay pigeon shoot, raising a total of £1,060.00 to help Alzheimer’s sufferers.

Tideswell Youth Club

The Club has been operating very successfully over the last few years

with major funding of our Youth Leaders through a Sport England grant. This grant will be used up by the end of 2012 and we are in discussion with Derbyshire Youth Service about the future the Club. For it to continue, we will need volunteer helpers to assist the professional staff. If you think you could help, please contact Anthony Gill on 07895 773031

ASHFORD LANE GARAGE“For all your motoring needs”

Servicing, Clutches, Exhausts, Brakes, etc.TIDESWELL TEST CENTRE

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Approved DealerTIDESWELL TYRE Co.Tracking, Balancing, Repairs

Call George on 01298 872820

www.Bushey Heath Farm.co.ukCamping * Bunk Barns * Training *

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Barn conversion available as meeting/training/classroom.

Wide range of uses with great fl exibility.Do you need somewhere rural but accessible?

Are you running craft/art courses?Need somewhere to hold meetings?

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We offer a great Central Peaks location with parking, good rates and complete packages

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Call for a chat with Rod or Lisa on01298 873007 or 07710 163376

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Ideal for large group celebrations including birthdays, wedding

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TIDESWELL MALE VOICE CHOIR

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Funeral Notices

There has been a stream of correspondence on the Tideswell

People Facebook page about the way that notices of the death of loved ones are displayed in the village.

Whilst there is no criticism implied at all about Philip at the Post Office, indeed it’s appreciated that he does display them, the debate has been fuelled about where is appropriate.

Is this a case for a new notice board, somewhere prominent in the village, or is there an existing space that would be acceptable?

The bard of Tideswell, Dave Greenan, offers us his view below but please contact Tina Edwards on 872257 or on the Facebook page if you have your own thoughts.

IN PASSING.

When I depart this mortal coil,And decamp for heavenly bliss,

I have but one request to make,And that my friends, is this:-

DO NOT announce my sad demiseIn the cabinet used to advertiseOdds and sods, and junk galore,Affixed to the Post Office door. * * * * * * * * *As in……..

Villa for rent in Cal-a-Dor,Kittens to good homes,Barbells, used just once before,And moulds for garden gnomes.

‘Gardening services’, handyman needed?Pathways cleared and gardens weeded,Hedges trimmed and lawns re-seeded.Fences painted, ponds de-reeded.

The running club, that should be fun.Or pay to get your ironing done.Baby sitter?, ring this number.Fitness classes?, ‘Spin’ or ‘Zumba’?

Bunk beds for sale, house to rent,A curtain rail, a four berth tent.A trouser press, a chest of drawers,A party dress, internal doors.Some ‘bric-a-brac’,……And by the way,Dave Greenan died the other day.

* * * * * * * * *When loved ones from this life depart,We don’t post the news in ‘Exchange & Mart’.And yet, in Tidza it’s placed aroundThe ‘Wanted Ads’ and ‘Lost & Found’??!

I wonder then, is it just meWho feels the lack of dignity,And total, blatant, disregard,In placing a black~bordered cardIn amongst the dross?Could we not find a quiet spaceTo mount a small glass fronted case.A formal, ‘designated’ place,To announce a neighbour’s loss?

D. Greenan

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DG BRADSHAWMOT CENTRE

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Coal Prices start from£190/tonne

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Mob: 07719 710274Email: guilddecoration@aol.com

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Advertising RatesTo advertise in the Voice, please send your advert as a pdf file to the editor. If you’d like us to put

your advert together, then please make sure your copy is legible and supply any artwork. Costs shown are for a six month run (one-offs in brackets). 1/6 page (60 * 60 mm) £35 (£7), 1/2 page (128 * 90 mm) £50 (£10), Full page (128 * 180 mm) £100 (£20). Sizes shown are width * height. Six month adverts run from Jan to June and July to December and are payable in advance.

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Leather and Willow News

2 Sept – TCC 137 vs Fir Vale 170-79 Sept – Sheff. Waterworks 220-6 v Tideswell 101-916 Sept Baslow 92-6 v Tideswell 89

Three defeats for Tideswell in slightly improved weather as the season draws to a close. Choosing to play Sheffield Waterworks in 2012 might have been tempting fate, but in fact it was a sunny afternoon and the main problem was that the hosts, whom we’ve never played before, were very good. Their 220 (Matt Jellis taking 2 of the 6 wickets to fall) was too big a target. Mike Sayers and Tim Pepper saw off the opening bowlers, and Dave Waining (26) and Sam Smith (22) consolidated, but once they were out there was little to follow.

The Fir Vale game, the last home game in 2012, took place on another fine day, but it wasn’t Fir Vale that turned up. The Sheffield side have strong links with the Sheffield University Staff XI, and

the team that came to Tideswell was largely made up of the latter - whose 1st XI won the Yorkshire & Derbyshire 1st Division this year, while their 2nd XI topped the 3rd Division. Their total of 170 wasn’t that large, and credit here is due to Matt Peakman, making his TCC debut with 8 overs for 30 runs. His Dad, Tim, hit a 50 in the Tideswell reply, but from 131-5, with the last 5 wickets going down for only 6 runs, it was the academics who took the laurels.Of the scheduled four fixtures v Baslow this summer, only the last was actually played. On a soggy pitch, Tideswell could only manage 89, largely thanks to 43 from Ben Rooke. Ben’s 8 overs with the ball only went for 17 as Baslow also found conditions difficult, Greg Taylor taking 3-15. In the end, as the rain started, Baslow crept home with 6 wickets down.

With thanks to our match ball sponsors: Elliotts Fish & Chip Shop – M.Markovitz Ltd – Tideswell Stores

Bonfire & Fireworks 2012 Saturday November 3rd at Bishop Pursglove School

Torchlight procession leaves Fountain Square at 6.30 pmBonfire lit at 7 pm, Fireworks at 7.30 pm

Hot roast baps cooked by Philip Gibbs | Hot and cold drinks, soup etc.Tickets in advance from the post office£10 for a family - £4 for a single ticket

On the gate £12 for a family - £4.50 for a single ticket

Last year was a great success, come and support us and help make this event even better this year