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MARCH 2007

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HELP!...an infusion ofyounger blood is needed tokeep the village’s WestonCentre operating smoothly.The running of the variousgroups and the Centre itselfrelies heavily on volunteers,most of whom now have anaverage ago of 80.The Weston CentreManagement is now pleadingfor people to come forward tohelp with the general runningof the Centre and give supportfor the many voluntarygroups, particularly the Lunchand Coffee Clubs.The Centre has become an

important meeting point andsupport centre for manyresidents of Duffield. The Luncheon Club whichcaters for 18 housebound orelderly residents is essentialin ensuring that residents inthe area who cannot get outcontinue to benefit fromsocial interaction. The Club, which is run byvolunteers and led by JeanCrowshaw is just one of thefacilities run at the Centre.Morning Coffee is providedand served each day byvolunteers keen to encourageolder residents to come

together and mix on aninformal basis. This is particularly importantfor older residents who moveinto the village to be withfamily or friends and want todevelop their own contacts. Other groups also use theCentre as their base, and arenot limited by age, the NCT,and WI both use the Centre,as do the Bridge Club, the Artand Gardening Groups, andTots Music. It is also apopular venue for children’sparties. Most recently the ParishCouncil have based their

office at the Centre and it ishoped that this too willbecome a more permanentfixture.The trustees of the WestonCentre would like toencourage more of theresidents of Duffield to makeuse of the facilities and tohelp with its operation.If you feel you can sparesome time, or if you areinterested in gainingexperience in the careindustry please contact theParish Clerk on 01332842368 for more details.Weston Centre..see page 3.

All information, letters,news, articles, diaryevents, photographs andsuggestions should be

marked “Duffield Scene” and handed in atDuffield News, Town Street, Duffield or postedto: 52 Tamworth Street, Duffield DE56 4EZ.Contacts: Barrie & Diana Eccleston (01332) 841948

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Sadie Fields (violin),Philip Higham(cello) andMikhail Shilyaev (piano)are the students chosenby the Royal NorthernCollege of Music to playat the Bemrose BursaryRecital..They will perform anevening of solo piano,violin and piano, cello andpiano and as a trio at aconcert in the Main Hallat Ecclesbourne School on

Saturday March 17th.The Bursary scheme, setup in memory of Sir MaxBemrose, enables Musicat Duffield supporters tohear some of the greatesttalent studying at theRoyal Northern College ofMusic, one of the premiermusic conservatoires inthe world.The three artists appear bykind permission of theCollege.

Dear BarrieHaving lived inDuffield for about 16years, we have noticed adecline in the respect forpeople and theirproperty.I refer especially to thecontinual and deliberatevandalism of fences andhedges, not to mention theChristmas Tree communitylights.One has to ask is this alack of upbringing or

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The theme for this year’sDuffield Carnival will be“Celebration”.There are a number of villageorganisations celebratingsignificant anniversaries thisyear; notably 50 years of theEcclesbourne School and 40years of Cumberhills Women’sInstitute...it is 100 years sincethe Scout movement wasfounded and 200 years sinceslavery was abolished. No doubt there are others thatwill inspire original fancydress.

The membership of DuffieldCommunity Associationstands at 840 at present andthe response from lastmonth’s article has hadnegligible effect on its effortsto reach the 1000 target.Some staunch supporters haveraised the question as towhether the DCA still meetsthe expectations of thecommunity at large.The DCA was launched in1972 on the back of severalcauses, one of which was the

need to establish a communityhall that did not get built for avariety of reasons.Do we need such a causetoday to stimulate interest andis a community hall still aneed?What are the current issuesfacing Duffield and how mightthe Co mmunity Associationaddress them?The committee will beconsidering these and otherissues at it’s forthcomingmeetings. But please let us know yourviews either through a debatein the ‘Scene’ letters page.Or if you would prefer not togo into print, then a call to theDCA Secretary Derek Cookon 840098 will get yourthoughts recorded fordiscussion.

What next in the range ofbusinesses opening in TownStreet?Estate Agents Smartmove opensthis month (see page 7) but whatof the future of the closedElegante premises?Won’t be long before there’saction again. Our bet...a beauty parlour.

Village jottings The Weston Centre owesitself to the foresight andgenerosity of RichardJames Weston, a wellknown resident of Duffield.who died in 1959.Following the death of hiswife Dorothy in 1981, moneyhe had left in trust becameavailable to the village.As a philanthropist Richardwas keen that a provision forthe older residents of thevillage, particularly thehousebound, should be made.After much deliberation bythe Charity Commission itwas decided that this moneyshould be used to build a daycentre for the over 60’s andtheir partners, and it shouldbe called the RJ Weston DayCentre. The Trustees of the newlyformed R J Weston Trustfound a home for the Centrethanks to the agreement ofthe Royal British Legion. A lease over part of their landwas granted in the early1990’s and this importantfacility was duly located onthe Tamworth Street site.

Richard Hobson, a formerEcclesbourne student, isleading a team of hiscolleagues from SercoAssurance - a rail testcompany - at a Work-In atthe School on SaturdayMarch 3rd.Richard, a manager at Serco,has encouraged his companyto carry out ‘CorporateResponsibility’ work byclearing out the swimmingpool area at the School andtidying up the surroundinggardens.Pupils, parents, well wishersare invited to help outbetween 9.30am - 12.30.Just go along and if you arereading this after the event,call John Minton (843209) tosee if you can help anothertime.

Fancy taking up an unusualbut rewarding hobby?How about violin making?Classes are about to start andif you are interested then callthe Duffield Scene on 841948and we will pass on yourdetails appropriately.

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YOU CAN DUMP YOUR RUBBISH ON US (within reason) - ECCLESBOURNE PSFAYou know your house isready for some springcleaning, don’t you?How often have you toldyourself to get rid of theclutter in your wardrobes,clean out your overstuffedchests of drawers and just notgot round to it. Well NOW is your chance tofor the big clean up and if youare wondering where to put itall, don’t worry. “We’ll take it,” say the TheEcclesbourne SchoolParents, Staff and FriendsAssociation (Registered Charity No.

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Paula Davies, Chair of theAssociation says: “I amwriting to you in the hope thatyou may be able to help withour latest fund-raising projectfor the school.“We are seeking to collect asmany unwanted clean clothes,plus bedding, curtains, softtoys, paired shoes, belts,handbags and rags of any sort,as we can. “A local specialist company

will then pay us for thedonations by weight and weplan to include the proceeds inthe P.S.F.A. main grant whichthis year will be the fund forthe new indoor swimmingpool. “Everything given will eitherbe re-used in the third worldand underdeveloped countriesor re-cycled. “A collection point will beset up in the school car parkbetween 8am and 9am on

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March.“The items can be placed inany sized plastic bags and willbe weighed and removed thatmorning. “Should you need bags forthis purpose, some will beavailable in school from abouttwo weeks before thecollection.“If transport is a problemand you have a reasonableamount to donate my

colleague John Wathen maybe able to help and can becontacted on Derby 841085.“Please also feel free to callJohn if you have any otherqueries or need extra bags. “He also has a limited amountof storage space for droppingoff the week before if that’smore convenient. “I suspect many of us have oldor unwanted curtains, beddingor shoes etc. taking up usefulhouse room and this is anideal way to clear some space

and help the school andvillage, knowing that nothingdonated will go to waste.“Thank you for reading thisletter and hopefully helping tomake this appeal a greatsuccess.Kind Regards, Paula Davies, Chair,The Ecclesbourne School Parents, Staff and FriendsAssociation,Wirksworth Road, Duffield.

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Changes continue toenhance the mainshopping thoroughfarein Town Street,Duffield, and thismonth speculationabout the future of theformer doctors’surgery ends with theopening of attractivenew offices bythe`estate agents Smartmove.While other similarbusinesses havecontemplated movinginto the popular, everdeveloping village,

Smartmove EstateAgents made a positivemove by acquiring thepremises.Smartmove - currentlybased in Ripley andIlkeston - quickly beganmajor renovations,which include:• The installation of anew shop frontage • A total and completerefurbishment of theinteriorwhich provides thevillage with a modernbut sympathetic buildingoffering a wide range of

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When he left LeedsUniversity 18 months agowith a BA(Hons) in GraphicDesign former Ecclesbournestudent Ben Roberts (seepic) decided the time wasright to go off on his worldlytravels before starting a fulltime job.Now, within a short time ofhis return to Duffield histiming has worked for himagain.An advert in the ‘DuffieldScene’ saw him successful ingetting a job with aburgeoning company, SnakeLane Design of Town Street,within easy walking distanceof his home on Broadway.“How’s that for timing,”beamed Ben(24).“Didn’t even get to the stagewhere I was worried aboutgetting a job after my travels.”The Snake Lane design teamwere impressed with Ben’sCV and attitude to life andwere delighted to add hisexpertise to their skills.“I gained valuable experiencein dealing with all manner ofsituations, using diplomacy and

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February was anaction packedmonth for usstarting, as it did quiteliterally, with a bang.The main entrance gate to theMillennium Meadow was ram-raided...for fun apparently. Stillat least they put the car back onthe car park before setting fire toit. We have now fitted a steelgate to make it a little bit moredifficult to make entrance!Much more cheerful news.however, relates to thecompetition among the pupils ofEcclesbourne to produce anappropriate design for a woodensculpture to be made at schooland installed on the Meadow.The young teacher Olivia Allen,inspired considerable interest

among the 11-14 agegroup and then some6th formers decided

to join in.At a special committeemeetingOlivia presented theseven entries.We were most impressed by thevariety of ideas and talentsinvolved among the pupils.Photograph shows winningteam and entry with 2nd prizegoing to “Bridge” by KatieLarge and Becky Gill with 3rdplace awarded to “Sitting Jack”by Genevieve Morritt andMelissa Grant.Next month there will be moreabout progress on building thewinning entry plus other plansfor making the Meadow evenmore wildlife friendly.

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One of the most pleasantthings about havingthoughtful children is forme, that nowadays, the rolesof parent and child seem tohave been reversed, and it’sus that seem to need lookingafter. My kids think we shouldalways be ‘up and doing’ –perhaps they think we will goto seed or become ‘boringoldies’! Anyway, last Christmas asurprise present came in theform of a little gold box.Inside the box low and beholdwas a jigsaw puzzle. ‘Go on,you’ve got to do it now!You’ve got ten minutes!’Well, we managed it. Andwhat do you think? Surprise,surprise - a three day trip toRome, which manifesteditself in a bookingconfirmation with good oldRyanAir. Whoopee!! Now, to cut a long story alittle shorter, the otherweekend Celia and I flew offto Rome. The Vatican museum was outof this world, as was St.Peters. The weather on theSunday for January was quitewarm with plenty of sun. The Pope came out on hisbalcony at 12 noon to bless usall in St. Peter’s Square – pityhe didn’t bless my walletthough! For the next daydisaster struck … mia culpa!We planned to visit thefamous baths of Caracalla ,the Forum and the Coliseum.The Rome underground washeaving … and I think I waswatched from the moment Itook out my tickets at theentrance to the undergroundstation. They saw me placemy wallet in my back pocketunder my coat. Anyway, wehad to force ourselves into thecarriage – it was such a crush.Suddenly the door openedagain. I felt a push frombehind; I knew at that verymoment that I would neversee my beloved wallet again.The doors closed, the trainstarted, and the thief was on

the platform with my walletof 25 years, waving megoodbye!Stranded in Rome – no cash,no credit cards – lost mydriving licence, the lot! Thank heaven for little girlsthough, because I still hadmy mobile, phoned thedaughter, didn’t I?‘Dad’s in trouble again ‘‘Never mind Pop, I’ll cancelyour credit cards for youand send you some cashthrough Western Union’. Great, because one hour laterwe’d got some cash. Our next stop had to be theCaribineri to at least get acrime number if only to claimsome cash back on theinsurance. 40 pounds Sterlingand around £250 in Euros. ‘Please – fill out form threetimes,’ said the Caribanarireceptionist.’We filled in the forms and satwaiting for ages.

‘Toiletta per favour?’ I cried –all to no avail – ‘Nofunctionare!’ came the reply. Iwas busting!! Finally we were led into anoffice. Two caribineri dressedup like turkey cocks satbehind a large desk. Theyinspect my forms. ‘Where you from?’‘England’ I said. ‘Your name?’.‘England’ I said.

‘No, no – where you born?’‘Derby’, I said.‘Where Derby?’.‘England’, I said. He’s getting angry now. ‘No, no! Name please?’I’m getting to know theproblem by now. It happenedbefore in Cuba! Don’t know much Italian, so Itry my poor Spanish. ‘Mi nombre esta England.’‘Yo vivo in Englatera’.‘Si, si! Your name isEngland.

BRAVISSIMO!’The Chief studied the formagain, looked at me again,and then looked at the stampsitting on the pad. I knewthen that the interview wasabout to end.Bang! Down went the stamp.The officer jumped upquickly, waved his hands atus, and shooed us out of theoffice with a ‘you can go!’Just when I thought things

couldn’t get any worse, thelast day of the holiday came.Off we go to CiampinoAirport and arrived indepartures – WHAT??!!!‘I don’t believe it’. Ryan Air,Flight 3620 to EMA,cancelled. ‘No, no!’I got to know Ciampino quitewell! Twelve hours later, weeventually arrived not atEMA, but at Stansted for anovernight stay, then by trainfrom Luton to Derby. Then the shuttle to pick upmy car from EMA parking.Now comes the last straw Ithought. I’ve lost my parkingticket as well – go to thebarrier and plead down themic. ‘Please let me out – I’ve beenrobbed in Rome – lost all mymoney – credit cards, the lot– and I just want to go home’.Then came a chirpy voiceover the intercom. ‘Don’tworry Sir; you’re not the firstplonker with that story today.I’ll lift the barrier for you.Have a good journey home’. A feeling of total relaxationcame over me as I drove outof the airport and visions ofthe large whisky which waswaiting for me at home.‘Arrividerci Roma!’

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Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 43(March 2007)

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN DUFFIELD

You may recall that an alcohol designation order for Duffield,preventing the consumption of alcohol in the street, was beingconsidered by Amber Valley Borough Council. Following consultation with Residents, the Police, the ParishCouncil and other interested parties this designation order wasapproved by Cabinet on 31st January 2007. The areas affected by the order are Grays Recreational Ground,Town Street from the junction of King Street to its northernjunction with Makeney Road, Wirksworth Road from TownStreet to Park Road, Tamworth Street, Holloway Road, SnakeLane, King Street from Town Street to Castle Hill and ChapelStreet. Notices will soon be placed along the zone informing residentson this change of status.

*********************************************APPROVAL FOR RELEASE OF S106 MONIES

The Parish Council have for a number of months beenresearching and planning the new play facility on GraysRecreational Ground. Following responses received from residents of all ages, we arepleased to report that quotes and plans from reputable suppliersare expected within the month. To support this program Amber Valley has agreed to the initialrelease of funds held by them under s106 funding. This money, which is donated by developers to help support theinfrastructure of the village, will go some way to covering thecosts of the new facility. Duffield Parish Council is one of the first Parish Councils totake advantage of this scheme directly and will be furtherconsulting with parishioners on the final outcome.

In addition to the Grays Recreational Scheme, the Youthworking group is continuing to push ahead with proposal todevelop a Youth Community Centre. This group, which is working independently from the ParishCouncil, is currently looking at funding opportunities for this projectin addition to the s106 funds identified as a possible source. If you are interested in becoming involved with this group pleasecontact the Clerk who would be happy to pass on your details.

*********************************************STILES AT THE GLEN

Following requests by a number of residents for the ParishCouncil to work with Wyvern Rail to replace the Stiles at theGlen, the Parish Council are pleased to report that changes asto this access have been agreed.Wyvern Rail have kindly agreed to the installation of a new typeof access which will be supplied through the Parish Council.

NEW MEMBER OF STAFF AT THE PARISH COUNCIL

Following last months advertisement for an AssistantParish Clerk, the Council is pleased to announce theappointment of Mr. Chris Carter to the post of AssistantClerk.Chris, a Chartered Accountant and well known resident of thevillage will commence his duties in April.

***********************************************JOTTINGS

Don’t forget that you can find bus and rail timetables on theParish Council notice boards.These have been recently updated, so if you are planning a dayout why not check you times first.

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Councillors continue to hold surgeries at the Weston Centre.If you would like to discuss any item of concern with them ,the next surgery will be:

Monday March 5th 10.00amIf you cannot make this time the Clerk is available everyMonday and Wednesday morning at the Weston Centrebetween 10am and 12am.

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Following extensive lobbying by the Parish Council toDerbyshire County Council and Amber Valley Boroughconcerning the flooding of footpath 12 on at the top ofHolloway Road, the Parish Council are pleased to reportthat the land owner has agreed to undertake work toresolve the problem.

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A meeting between the Parish Council and DerbyshireHighways Authority has resulted in new markings beingplaced at the bottom of King Street. Residents are reminded that the disabled crossing point at thislocation, as with others throughout the village, have beeninstalled because they are needed. Parking over these crossing points creates significant danger asit prevents disabled users from accessing the footpath.

***********************************************By the time you read this newsletter the Parish Councils’new website should be up and running. For information about the village and calendar of events whynot visit our site at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

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You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on01332 842368, or email through the contact button at

www.duffieldpc.org.uk

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BEWARE FOREIGN ACCENTED CHANGE SEEKERSI recently heard that a man,who spoke with an EasternEuropean accent, wasapproaching elderly ladieson Town St asking forchange. He then walked towards thestation and approached anelderly gentleman. The gentleman was asked ifhe could change some £1coins and, as he took out hiswallet the man made a grabfor it. Fortunately the gentlemanwas ‘on the ball’ and the mandid not get away withanything. I understand that the man wasnot working alone, whichmeans that this was not justan opportunistic attempt tograb some cash. I know people wish to help, iffor example someone requireschange, but please do thinkabout your own safety. There is always the option topolitely decline and keeppurses or wallets tuckedaway.

This incident happened earlyone weekday afternoon inDuffield and serves to remindus all to be vigilant at alltimes.Derbyshire police arewarning motorists not toleave their vehiclesunattended while theydefrost the windscreen. The alert comes after two carswere stolen from drivewayswhen the engine was leftrunning to warm up the car.In each case the driver hadgone back into his home andleft the engine running andwhen he came back a fewmoments later the car hadbeen stolen. Officers advise that anyonewho needs to warm-up the caror defrost their vehicle’swindows should stay with itat all times while the engineis switched on.Please do report (non-serious)crimes and incidents to thepolice on 0845 123 33 33 (forserious crimes use 999). I am aware incidents occur

and I’m also aware that theyare not always reported.There are a couple of reasonsfor this: one is ‘the policewon’t do anything about itand I’m wasting my time’ andthe other is ‘I don’t like towaste their time becausethey’re busy’. To the first I do agree thatthey will not necessarilycome out, but the incidentswill be recorded and it maybe that the information isacted upon as another pieceof the jigsaw that helps toconvict someone or nipssomething in the bud thatmay have escalated in thefuture. As regards the ‘police arebusy people’ well it’s theirjob. If the police do not know thatthese crimes are happeningthey assume that all is well

and for certain nothing willthen be done and it couldescalate I am weary of beingtold by the police that ‘hardlyanything happens in Duffield’– we Duffield residents knowotherwise!I know that crimes andincidents affect differentpeople in different ways but ifit is of concern to you then itmay well be of concern toothers. Let’s try and make adifference together.

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SQUASH SUCCESS FOR CHAMPIONSUniversity of Birmingham 2-3 Benz Bavarian DuffieldJoey Barrington bt Jonathan Kemp 9-6, 9-6 ,6-9 ,9-5.Jonathan Harford lost to Lee Drew 2-9 9-11 9-7 10-12Joel Hinds lost to Andrew Whipp 11-9 4-9 2-9 5-9 Tom Power lost to Laurence Delasaux 6-9, 4-9, 1-9. Laura-Jane Lengthorn bt Laura Hill 9-0, 9-4, 9-5.

I recently wrote to the DuffieldLibrary who have given me yourdetails.Briefly, my twin sister and I weretaken from our home at the ageof five years and put into care.We were taken to SpringhillChildrens Home (HazelwoodDuffield).As you can imagine those timeswere quite distressing for us andnow the time has come in my lifewhereby I am trying to patch upa lot of the vague memories Ihave as a child - what with beingpassed from place to place, andthe confusion that surroundedus a lot of the time.I wonder, would you know ofanyone who might have photosof the home.I am led to believe it is nowdemolished (approx 10 yrs ago)My twin sister and I were in thehome in 1961.I hope maybe you might be ableto help. May I thank you inanticipation of your kindassistance.John Brocklehurst

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Are your old Christmas decorations looking a bit tired anddo you think you might be investing in some new ones fornext year?If so, don’t just throw away the old ones... they can be put togood use.A Derby childrens charity - Derby Kids Camp - is appealingfor donations of unwanted decorations so it can create a bit ofChristmas sparkle in the height of summer.Derby Kids Camp take some 250 city children in the PeakDistrict during every school summer holidays - about 50children each week over five weeks.Schools nominate children they think might benefit from abreak away for City life.One of the Camp leaders Clive Lawrence has hit on the themeSummer Christmas and is asking for any wrapping paper, Xmastrees, tinsel and decorations. Can you help? If so please call Clive on 07977 761218 or e-mail:clive-lawrence1@yahoo.co.uk.

Reader’s letter How would you like anapartment in the centre of thevillage?Reservations are now beingtaken by Derwent ValleyConstruction Ltd. for places inAppletree Court in Town Street,Duffield.Two bedroomed apartments,which should be completed inlate May/early June this yearvary from £205,000 to £255,000depending on ground, first flooror second floor siting.Off street parking for at leastone car for each apartment isincluded.Information on the threebedroomed apartments is to bereleased soon.For booking, viewing, locationplans or further information call01773 827 151.

Despite reservations in somequarters about the effect theywould have on the ambience ofan older part of the village,traffic calming road humpsseem certain to be installed inHolloway Road and part ofTamworth Street.Some £10,000 has been madeavailable by the developer of theold Colour Works site wheretraffic calming is already in place.

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For what is thought to be thefirst time ever, two residentsof Duffield have taken overthe prime positions for ladiesat Kedleston Park Golf Club.Chris Leathley is the currentLady Captain and Lady CaptainElect is Carol Jones.Chris came to Duffield in 1969and started to play golf in 1991after sporting success playingsquash and tennis for Duffieldand Derbyshire.Chris was Competitions

Secretary of the Ladies Sectionat Kedleston (1994-2004).Carol, a more recent Duffieldarrival, started golfing eightyears ago and was Treasurer ofthe Kedleston Ladies Section(2001-2006).She enjoys golfing holidayswith her husband Ralph andfriends, most recently playing inDubai.Both ladies play regularly inLadies, Mixed Competitionsand Bronze Team Matches.

Chris, a well known face inDuffield from her days as apharmacist with Peter James,enjoys rambling with herhusband Peter locally and inthe Peak District and playsbridge regularly at theMarkeaton Club which meetsat the Weston Centre.Both their children went toschool in Duffield.Chris and Carol are lookingforward to the season atKedleston where there is a fullplaying programme for theLadies Section (116 playingmembers and 26 Social) withChris Captain of the SilverTeam and Carol the Bronze. With stunning views ofKedleston Hall, the Club hasa noted parkland course with anewly refurbished ClubHouse.“Together with superbcatering and plenty of socialactivities, Kedleston is asuperb Club and we muchvalue the fun and friendshipthat membership brings tous,”say the Duffield ladies atthe top of the Kedleston tree

CHAMPIONS DUFFIELDOVERCOME CRISIS

Despite the loss of theirEngland number onesNick Matthew and TaniaBailey, Benz BavarianDuffield showed theirastonishing resiliencewith a 3-2 victory atBirmingham University(match results page 19).It means Duffield go into thematch at home againstNottingham on March 6thwith five successive victoriesin their bid to retain theLeague Championship.Team manager BrianHargrave, who accuratelyforecast the Birminghamscore is hoping to have bothMatthew (ankle ligaments)and Bailey (sinus problems)fit for the Nottingham matchand for another home matchthe following week, March13th, against Pontefract.“If we are at full strength wehave a good chance of beatingNottingham although theyhave only lost once so farthis season. They are tough,”said the manager.

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