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GlossoplifeFood & DrinkBradburys, based in Buxton is a leading cheese supplier,sourcing cheeses from all around the world for majorsupermarkets in the UK. Their celebration cheese cakes areavailable currently through Waitrose. Bradburys is offering afantastic British Celebration Cheese Cake in an exclusiveGlossop Life competition.J.W. Mettrick& Son LtdNational Award Winning Sausages,Bacon, Pies and Local MeatsFrom Farmer - To Butcher - To YouA BRITISH CELEBRATIONCHEESE CAKEA three-tiered cake of British cheese including:Cornish Yarg: A semi-hard cheese with a fresh, tangytaste which is deliciously creamy under the rind whileslightly crumbly at its core, Cornish Yarg is matured innettles giving it its unique, lacy pattern.John Mettrick receives ‘Master Butcher’Award from Princess Anne, in recognition ofhis knowledge of the meat supply chain100% Traceability - Guaranteed QualityMulti Award WinningCropwell Bishop Stilton: The classic blue cheese,Cropwell Bishop Stilton is rich and tangy in flavour witha velvety soft texture which melts in the mouth.Hafod Welsh Cheddar: Matured for at least 12months, Hafod is distinctly rich with a buttery,nutty flavour.Question: Where can you purchasea British Celebration Cake?To Enter: Send your answer, on a postcard marked‘Bradburys Competition’ along with your name,address and contact number to 174 High Street West,Glossop SK13 8ER. Alternatively enter your details online atwww.glossoplife.co.ukThe Winner will be drawn on 14th May 2013.For full terms and conditions see www.glossoplife.co.ukSpring FavouritesNow AvailableMutton, Hogget & Spring LambTurkey Breast and Black Forest HamShops at:86 Station Road, Hadfield Tel: 01457 85212920/22 High Street West, Glossop Tel: 01457 852239Email john@mettricksbutchers.comwww.mettricksbutchers.co.ukwww.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 9

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GlossoplifeSheffieldSheffield’s 100 yearsstainless steel celebrationprogramme includes:2013 marks 100 years since stainless steel was discovered byHarry Brearly which really put Sheffield on the global map.And just 25 miles and 50 minutes drive from Glossop, wethought Sheffield was the perfect choice for Glossop Life’sregular days out feature.Although we’re not connected by rail any more, the Snake Pass still weaves thetwo places together and as long as the weather is fine, it’s a wonderful drive initself! I think we also forget Sheffield, having easy access to Manchester, yet ithas a fine reputation for culture and there’s a year long programme of eventsorganised to celebrate 100 years of stainless steel, so it’s worth planning a visitsome time soon.• Designed to Shine exhibition,the Millennium Gallery, 16 Feb - 13 Oct• Rustless-The Harry Brearley Story,Kelham Island Museum, 1 Apr - 17 Nov• Cutlers Hall Open Day 23 March• BSSA & SMEA Conference & Exhibition,Sheffield University, 11-13 June• David Mellor Exhibition,Sheffield Hallam University, date TBC• Women of Steel Concert,Sheffield City Hall, Nov 2013• Industry visits and tours, dates TBCFor full details/informationwww.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/stainless/events-programmewww.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 11

SheffieldGlossoplifeShoppingThings to doDuring the day, head out into Sheffield and immerse yourself inone of the North’s best city shopping centres.Devonshire QuarterLocated to the west of the main city centre is a hub ofindependent bars, music stores, fashion and boutiques knownas the Devonshire Quarter. As well as the quirky, diverse smallretailers you’ll find here, it is also home to The Forum shoppingcentre and Devonshire Green, one of the largest open spaces inSheffield.Antiques QuarterThe Antiques Quarter is an eclectic mix of retailers selling goodsthat are chic, retro, vintage, old, salvaged, recycled – whateveryou wish to call it. To be found to the south of the main centre it isan area which is constantly growing and now includes weddingshops, florists and a highly rated selection of independentrestaurants.MeadowhallAround a three mile drive from the heart of Sheffield is Meadowhallwhich provides 248 outlets for your browsing pleasure plus acinema and the Ocean food court which underwent a £7 millionrefurbishment in late 2011. It couldn’t be easier to get to on publictransport, there’s a train station with links that include ManchesterPiccadilly, a tram which takes 15 minutes to get into Sheffield andseveral buses that stop at the retail park.Winter GardenSheffield’s multi award-winning Winter Garden is one of the largesttemperate glasshouses in the UK and houses around 2,500plants from around the world – described as the perfect oasis inthe heart of England’s fourth largest city.Sheffield TheatresA trio of theatres – The Crucible, Lyceum and the Crucible Studio– this is the largest theatre complex outside of London. The 39Steps, an adaptation of the John Buchanan novel and AlfredHitchcock film runs from 2nd-6th April, for more information visitwww.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.Jazz SeasonThe spring season of jazz music in Sheffield runs from Marchthrough to April and includes an array of talented musicians.Events take place at The Millennium Hall and Studio Theatre andlistings are available at www.thejazzmann.com/news.12 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

GlossoplifeSheffieldWest Street LiveThe walls are adorned with rock memorabilia and you’ll find anunsigned band playing a free gig for you to get absorbed in,virtually every time you visit.Millennium GalleryBuilt in 2001 as part of the “Heart of the city” regeneration project,this is the true home of art, craft and design in Sheffield. Runby charitable trust Sheffield Museums, the gallery is currentlyexhibiting “Force of Nature: Picturing Ruskin’s Landscape” aseries of stunning landscape images. For more informationwww.museums-sheffield.org.ukKelham Island MuseumKelham Island Museum is the showcase of Sheffield’s industrialstory, from early industrialisation to modern times where ‘Madein Sheffield’ remains a mark of quality worldwide. Enjoy a greatfamily day out full of nostalgia and innovation, don’t miss ourreconstructed ‘Little Mesters’ street, The Hawley Tool Collectionand the mighty 12,000hp River Don Engine, the most powerfulworking steam engine remaining in Europe. For our family eventprogramme - see www.simt.co.uk for details. Sheffield IndustrialMuseum Trust: Kelham Island Museum | Abbeydale IndustrialHamlet | Shepherd Wheel.Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY0114 272 2106 - www.simt.co.uk - ask@simt.co.ukPhotographs courtesy of Sheffield City Council & Kelham Island Museumwww.glossoplife.co.ukTo EnterSend your answer, on a postcard markedQuestion: Howmany years ofStainless Steelis Sheffieldcelebrating in2013?‘Kelham Island Museum Competition’along with your name, address and contact number to174 High Street West, Glossop SK13 8ER.Alternatively enter online at www.glossoplife.co.ukThe Winner will be drawn on 14th May 2013.For full terms and conditions see www.glossoplife.co.ukT&Cs: Valid until 31/12/13. Normal SIMT terms apply.Excludes special event days see www.simt.co.uk for details.Glossop Life • 13

BusinessGlossoplifeNew BusinessesBattleground ToursBattleground Tours specialises in trips to the battlefieldsof the Somme, Ypres, Cambrai, Mons and Le Cateaufrom the First World War, and the Normandy beaches ofthe Second World War. The company is owned and runby Nigel Dunkerley who has an interest in military historyspanning nearly 25 years. They cater for individuals andgroups and visits take typically no more than30-35 people to ensure that you feel that you havehad personal treatment.www.battlegroundtours.co.ukRepair & RepaintRepair Repaint, is a vehicle mobile scratch service basedin Glossop and servicing Buxton, New Mills and thesurrounding areas. A privately owned business, with over 40years combined experience in the vehicle paint and bodyrepair industry. They cover for both car and commercialvehicles and aim to give excellent service combined withoutstanding value for money.www.repairrepaint.co.uk twitter @refinishvehicleNew Business or do you have any business news? Contact the editor at editor@glossoplife.co.uk14 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

GlossoplifeBusinessGlossop Navigation SkillsGlossop NavigationSkills was founded byCourse Director William(Bill) Westhead to provideinstruction in navigationacross moorland, fellsand downs for thosewho have little or no previous navigation experience andthose wanting to re-learn old skills. Bill has over thirty yearsexperience in the hills and mountains of the UK and Irelandin Summer and Winter conditions. He has overseasexperience in the Central Massif of Los Picos de Europain Spain, the Serre de Tramuntana Range in Mallorca, theAllgauer Alpen in Bavaria and Austria and the Himalayof Eastern Nepal where he summited Mera Peak (6,431meters) in 2007 and completed the gruelling Makalu toEverest Mountaineering Route in 2011.He is a member of the Ramblers Association and a longstanding member of the Youth Hostel Association. He isan accredited Course Provider for the National NavigationAward Scheme and assists young people in the Duke ofEdinburgh Award Scheme where he is currently workingtowards his Accredited Expedition Assessor qualification.Bill holds First Aid Qualifications in Emergency FirstAid Skills, Outdoor First Aid and Outdoor IncidentManagement. He has Civil Liability MountaineeringInsurance through Perkins Slade and the MountainTraining Association.www.glossopnavigation.co.ukYour locallegal ColumnDavid Parkes, ManagingPartner at Bakers Solicitorshas over 8 years’ experiencein family law and is a member of the Law SocietyChildren Panel.What are the changes to family law Legal Aid andhow will this affect me?From April 2013 public funding, known as Legal Aid, isbeing removed for most family law issues including divorce,financial matters and disputes concerning children such asresidence and contact applications.Are there any areas of family law in which Legal Aidcan still be obtained?The good news is that Bakers Solicitors have secured a newcontract to offer Legal Aid beyond the 1st April 2013, butas with all such firms this is limited. Legal Aid will still remainavailable in cases where Social Services have taken action(care proceedings) or for injunction applications if you area victim of domestic violence. For other areas of family lawsuch as divorce, finance, contact and residence there willneed to be evidence of domestic violence and/or allegationsof child abuse.What can I do if I need legal advice or representationfollowing these changes?If you are one of the many people who won’t qualify forLegal Aid then Bakers Solicitors recognise that this is goingto have a huge impact at an already difficult time. Withthis in mind we have put in place a competitive fixed feestructure to assist clients in obtaining legal advice andrepresentation for a range of different circumstances.Feedback we have received is that fixed fees are favourableto uncertain hourly rates.Optimum ShefQ SolutionsA new business start up in the Peak District, OptimumShefQ Solutions was the brain child of JoanneHigginson, to help organisations achieve the highestpossible standards. With 25 years as a Safety andHealth practitioner and of Food Safety ManagementJoanne is offering advice, audits and training aroundsafety, health, environment, food safety and quality.www.optimumshefqsolutions.comwww.glossoplife.co.ukWhat should I do next?If you feel you want to talk to one of our family solicitorsabout your situation or to find out if your case falls withinthe criteria then call us, visit our website or email directdparkes@bakers-solicitors.com. All matters will be dealtwith in the strictest of confidence and there is no chargefor an initial telephone discussion. To stay up-to-date withBakers Solicitors follow us on Facebook by clicking ‘like’ onour dedicated Facebook page.Please mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersCall 01457 859123www.bakers-solicitors.com/family-lawwww.facebook.com/bakerssolicitorsGlossop Life • 15

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GlossoplifeFeatureCan you remember the floodsin Glossop?Yes, I remember it was at the sametime as the Commonwealth Games inManchester. One day it had been pouringwith rain, I was parked at the marketground and I saw a group of cyclistshuddled under a market stall. When Iwent over to see if they were ok, theyturned out to be the Namibian cyclingteam. They’d come to Glossop becausethey’d heard about the Snake Pass!Again, the community spirit shone throughas people were only too happy to give upclothes and shelter to those who needed itand if I remember rightly, the supermarketsprovided food as well.David Jones is a well known figure in Glossop having worked as ajournalist on the Glossop Chronicle for over forty years and has seenand heard more about what goes on in Glossop than most. Davidspoke to Glossop Life about his thoughts on the town, the peopleand his most memorable moments.Were you born in Glossop?No I was actually born in Wales but mymother was from Glossop and my fatherworked on one of the dams at Ladybower.They moved back to Wales when myfather was in the army and my motherworked in an ammunition factory. We livedin Wales until I was about four and then wemoved back to Glossop.What was there to do in Glossopwhen you were growing up?I was born in 1943, so in the fifties when Iwas a teenager, there was loads of youthclubs. They kept us busy. You could dothings like billiards, snooker, football andtable tennis there. Glossop still had itsown cinema then; in fact there was one inHadfield and even a small one in Mottram.They all changed their films three times aweek so you could go to the cinema a lot ifyou had the money.What was your sport?I started playing table tennis when I wassixteen at a youth club on CharlestownRoad and I still play in the local league now,and I’m 69, which is not bad!What have been some of yourmemorable stories in Glossop?Glossop North End reaching a Wembleyfinal was very memorable and brought thewhole town together, literally thousandswent down to support them; it wasunbelievable to think a small town like thiscould have such a huge following.I went down with all the fans on the trainand it was fantastic. You had people of allages, including two or three women in theirnineties! They said they weren’t usuallyfans but it was a special occasion and theywanted the chance to go down to Londonand support the town.David Jones has worked on theGlossop Chronicle for over forty yearsFor many years your office wason the High Street in Glossop.How did the view from thatwindow change over the years?Massively, because when I first startedthere were alot of independent shops likegrocers, shoe shops and bakers. A smalltown with small town shops but now witha big supermarket it’s more like a onestop shop in Glossop. Although some ofour independent shops like Mettricks arestill here, but far less than there was thirtyyears ago. There is still a jewellers shopopposite the window where I worked,that’s been there many years too!If you know someone who would make a good ‘My Glossop...’ feature contact editor@glossoplife.co.ukwww.glossoplife.co.ukGlossop Life • 17

Glossop BowlingGlossoplifeAs a new season dawns on Glossop’s historicBowling Club, five long standing members,Mike Fleming, Rick Wood, Peter Logan, FrankHazelwood and Andy Dawson, decided itwas time for a recruitment drive. Mike said,“I suppose we’ve never really done muchpromotion before and despite our prominentposition next to Glossop Cricket Club, notmany people know there is a Bowling Club onNorth Road. We want to change that. We’re asuccessful club, competing at a high level andwe’ve got first class facilities here. As a sport,bowling doesn’t always get a lot of coverage yetit’s a great game.”18 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

GlossoplifeGlossop BowlingA famous bowling storySir Frances Drake was playing bowls on July 18 1588 when he was notified of theapproaching Spanish Armada. He is reported as saying “We still have time to finishthe game and to thrash the Spaniards too”. He lost his game but won the battle.Andy invited Glossop Life over to join in an early trainingsession to see for ourselves. As the club is particularly keento appeal to the younger generation, we sent over Sam, ourAssistant Editor! Sam admitted that he knew very little aboutbowls or the rules, and had typically only seen it playedin the park by older people. Frank agreed this is often aproblem for the sport generally, “people do think it is a sportfor the older generation but the reality is very different. All thebest teams in our league are made up of 30 and 40 year oldsand many teams have members aged between 14-20. Andthat’s because playing for a club can be fast paced and verycompetitive. Once you’ve mastered the sport and play aspart of a team in competitions, it’s extremely competitive andgreat fun.”Many members at Glossop Bowling Club are committedsports people, some having played cricket and rugbypreviously. The club has recently benefitted from a £1000community grant and they have used it to encourage newmembers. Chairwoman Eileen Wood says, “We have boughtten sets of bowls for people to come and use and we arestarting new beginner sessions when the season starts inApril, running every Monday from 6:30pm. People will beable to turn up and try out the sport for free and if they wish,get a bit of coaching from the members who are keen toshare their experience. Anyone is welcome and theonly requirement is you wear flat shoes.”If you choose to join the club, membership is just £37 foradults, £24.50 for those aged between 16-18 and 60+. Forunder 16’s it’s just £10. Membership includes access to thepavilion facilities such as discount function room hire.Sam was welcomed at the club and shown some of themoves! Sam said, “It is actually more difficult than you thinkbut I can see why members play for years, you can gethooked as soon as you start, each time wanting to do a littlebit better than your last bowl.”Did you know?Today the sport is played in over 40countries with more than 50 membernational authorities.Did you know?Bowls can be traced back to the 13th centuryand the oldest bowls green still played on is inSouthampton dating back to 1299 AD.As part of their move to interact with new members GlossopBowling Club has joined Facebook at www.facebook.com/glossopbowlingclub and Twitter at www.twitter.com/northroadbowls and encourage people in Glossop to followthem and find out more about this club that started back inthe 1880s.For more information about joining the club ortrying out bowls for the first time contact Andy atglossopbowlingclub@gmail.com or on 07594 551939.www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 19

Managed by 2012 Horse of the Year twice titled championwww.hargatehill.comHargate Hill Equestrian Centre & Riding Schoolis managed by Jenna Tyldesley, who beat theprofessionals at the 2012 Horse of the Year Show,in not one, but two championships, winningthe Hunter and Ladies national titles. This wasa fantastic achievement by Jenna and a greataccolade for Hargate Hill.Having a champion running the centre is easilymatched by the first class facilities available atHargate Hill. With a cross-country course, workingHunter fences, hacking along the trans Penninetrail, 130 red built stables shared betweenthe riding school and private liveries, a horsewalker,shower, solarium, two outdoor arenasand a spacious indoor one – it’s one of the bestequipped centres in the north.20 • Glossop LifePlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers‘Horse of the Year show’ images courtesy of E S Photography- All rights reservedwww.glossoplife.co.uk

GlossoplifeAnimalsCollege courses availableHargate Hill now offers a range of fantastic horseand animal care courses in association withKirklees College.Find out more by calling Kirklees College on 01484 437184or visit www.hargatehill.comwww.glossoplife.co.ukGlossop Life • 21

AnimalsGlossoplifePippin loveshis bathsIf your dog has ever been given the opportunity to visitWoof & Ready, it’s probably a very happy dog! I knowfrom experience of taking Pippin, our border collie tothe small, but perfectly formed, dog grooming salon onHigh Street West. Pippin adores going to Woof & Readyand knows instantly where he’s going when owner, HollyRodgers, calls by to pick him up. But that’s nothingcompared to his excitement when he’s dropped backoff, all clean, fluffy and proud as punch!Woof & Ready celebrates its fifth birthday in 2013 and businessis buoyant, but there’s no wonder if all dogs are treated likePippin. We spoke to Holly to find out more.“My team are passionate about dog groomingand provide everything from standard baths,to caring for traditional styles to breedstandards and specialist techniques such ashand-stripping (pulling out the dead outercoat of rough-coated breeds).”Woof & Ready is a fully-equipped specialist salon with all thefacilities to make the grooming experience a comfortable andenjoyable experience for any dog, including hydraulic tablesand baths. They use specially designed grooming productssuch as Mutneys, ReQual and Earthbath to give dogs the bestcoat possible. Each grooming is tailor-made to suit the dog’srequirements with any behavioural, skin or health issues cateredfor. Grooming can include bathing, drying, clipping, styling withear and nail care – the full works!Holly is more than qualified in her chosen career, with City &Guilds training to distinction level in dog grooming and animalcare. She’s also a competition groomer and was recently placed3rd at the British Dog Grooming Championships with herBedlington Terrier, Eddy. And that’s why she ensures her teamare fully trained, regularly updating their skills.Holly is keen to spread the benefits of keeping dogs wellgroomed, it’s not all vanity and competitions, “All breeds ofdogs, whether they are short or long coated will benefit fromregular grooming. It encourages new healthy coat growth anddecreases loss of coat around the house. It keeps their coatclean and reduces the risk of knots or matting which could leadto skin irritations. Regular grooming is also an opportunity toinspect the dog’s coat for parasites, lumps or bumps, but it alsomakes the dog very happy and helps them get used to beinghandled by others.”Either call or drop into the salon to discuss your dogsgrooming requirements with one of the team.22 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

I SN 2045-4023GlossoplifeAnimalsBeattie’s Pets and Home CareA family run business in Hadfield serving theHigh Peak. Established 2010, they pride themselves onproviding the best possible care for your pet.GlossopGlossopNow offering dog home boarding - an alternative to kennels.Home boarding allows you to go on holiday with peace of mindyour dog will live with one of our host boarders, be treated aspart of the family and given lots of love so they too can enjoytheir holiday!Contact us to book one of our servicesDog walking – we can take your dog for a walk while you areat work so they get some exercise and fresh airDog home boarding – great alternative to kennels, your dogwill stay with one of our host boarders in their family homePuppy/Kitten visits – We can play with your new kitten/puppy, clean up accidents etc while you are at workPop in pet visits – ideal for cats, rabbits, hamsters for whenyou go on holidayPet sitting – we can stay in your home while you areon holidayBeattie’s Pets and Home Care0788 5222 447 / 01457 859184beatties@petsandhomecare.co.uk81 Woolleybridge Road, HadfieldSummer 2012Glossopwww.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 23

GlossoplifeHome & GardenCar CareWith a DifferenceThe Car Care Centre has been in Padfield for 30 yearsand is one of the longest established garages in thearea. Owner Danny, is proud of his business and thereputation he has built up over that 30 years.Danny says “I know people can be really skeptical aboutgarages because they feel vulnerable if they don’t knowabout cars, but our philosophy has always been aboutoffering excellent service for good value. We treatpeople how we would like to be treated and it seemsto work, as our customers do come back all the time.I’ve got generations of families in the area who bringtheir cars to Car Care Centre, the fathers, mothers, sons,daughters and their grandparents!”DON’T GET CAUGHTOUT THIS EASTER !Here’s Danny’s top tips if your planninga getaway this EasterSERVICING – Keep your car serviced regularly toget the best out of it. Have it done a couple of weeksbefore your trip, just in case there is a problem that needsfixing.CHECK YOUR CAR BEFORE SETTING OFF -Look at the condition of hoses, make sure the coolantlevel and mixture is correct and ensure that the belts thatdrive the alternator and power steering are not loose orcracked. A couple of pounds for some summer coolant ora new rubber belt could save a fortune in breakdown fees.CHECK TYRES - For pressure and tread for splitsor bulges. You’ll probably need to increase tyre pressuresif you’re carrying a full load. Remember to check the sparetyre too. Properly inflated tyres improve fuel consumption.BATTERY POWER - Check your battery to ensurethat the connections are clean and tight, and free fromcorrosion. Battery problems are the number one cause ofbreakdowns.CARRY SPARES - Don’t end up stranded for wantof a tiny fuse or bulb.FILL UP WITH PETROL - Check the oil level andmake sure the screen wash tank is full to cope with all thedust and dirt you’ll encounter.Possibly one of the other main reasons Danny’s businessremains busy, even throughout these difficult economic times,is the range of services his team offer right on our doorstep, itreally is a one stop shop for keeping your car on the road. Fromservicing and MOTs, repairs and bodywork, tyre replacementand breakdown services. But it’s also that personal touch,providing courtesy cars and doing local pick ups and deliveriesso getting your car to the garage isn’t a hassle. And the free oil,water and tyre checks he offers all his customers.The Car Care CentreYour one stop garage keeping your car on the road!Services/MOTsBreakdown service/repairsClutch/brakes/exhaust/batteriesState of the artdiagnostic equipmentTyresRestoration & bodywork01457 853599 www.carcarecentreltd.com Platt Street, Padfield SK13 1EBwww.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 25

CommunityGlossoplifeCommunity Companions provides emotional andpractical support for isolated people in the localcommunity. This fantastic service is helping adultsall over Glossopdale who have difficulty participatingin community life or living independently because ofdisability, poor health or advancing age.Glossop Life joined Maggs Winterbottom, the manager of theservice, at Time Out at a special joint project with High PeakCommunity Arts.Maggs agrees, “Our volunteer companions can makesuch a difference and not everybody needs the samesupport. We offer social companions for one to onecompanionship even if it’s on a temporary ‘home fromhospital support’ basis. We have driver companionswho help people by driving them to medicalappointments and weekly shopping companions whoare more than willing to help you shop, socialise andenjoy a cup of tea.”When Glossop Life arrived, service users and volunteers hadenjoyed watching an old film of Glossop and were happilydiscussing what they could remember and how things hadchanged. This special Time Out get together was also beingfilmed for an exhibition in London. It was a busy couple of hoursand we easily saw how much this type of social occasion makesa big difference to people’s lives. The atmosphere was fun,chatty and inclusive. We tried to capture some of this withthese photos.How to get help from Community CompanionsIf you or somebody you know would like support fromCommunity Companions get in touch with the welcoming teamon 01457 890904. They will listen to your specific needs beforesuggesting what support would be appropriate.How to become a Community CompanionAll our Community Companions are carefully selected andgiven an induction programme. They receive ongoing trainingand support to ensure they are confident and equipped to helppeople. If you want to make a difference to others, get involvedby getting in touch on 01457 890904.01457 890904www.communitycompanions.org.ukinfo@communitycompanions.org.ukCommunity Companions is operated by Volunteer Centre Glossop, a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 3455027. Registered Charity No. 106717026 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

GlossoplifeCommunityCALLING ALLBUSINESSES!High Peak Community Housinginvite you to join an exciting newmoney saving scheme - Peak Perks.Enabling you to promote your products andservices to over 4,000 homes in the High Peak.When you join the scheme all we ask is you providean offer that we can promote to our tenants.Don’t miss out! To find out morecontact Verity Calderbank on0845 129 8075 or visitwww.hpch.co.ukTHE BRAND NEWMONEY SAVINGSCHEME BY HIGH PEAKCOMMUNITY HOUSINGHPCH tenants don’t miss out onfantastic offers and savings with localbusinesses in the High Peak. Applyfor your card on www.hpch.co.uk,call into one of our receptions or call0845 129 8075 and start using yourcard today.LOOK ONLINE ATWWW.HPCH.CO.UKTO SEE WHERE YOUCAN USE YOUR CARDwww.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 27

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GlossoplifeHealth & WellbeingLet’s be clear – Get it checkedTwo million people are affectedby cancer in the UK. By 2030this will increase to four million.Macmillan Cancer Support andThe Christie are working togetherto increase cancer awareness inTameside and Glossop. They aimto inform people of the signs andsymptoms of breast, lung andbowel cancer, and encourage youto visit your GP if you notice anychanges to your body.The project team are engaging withlocal communities and meetingwith community and social careprofessionals and volunteers.They attend local events so thatMacmillan volunteers can talk topeople directly and deliver cancerawareness messages to a varietyof people.Macmillan are currently recruitingfor committed volunteers whowould like to improve the livesof people affected by cancer. Toapply, simply sign up and you willreceive accredited health promotiontraining, to really make a differencewithin your community.If you are interested in becoming aMacmillan volunteer, or if you wouldlike to arrange a drop in sessionwhere Macmillan can give adviceand information to your group,please call Oliver Barnes on0161 339 4985 or emailoliver.barnes@christie.nhs.uk.Remember: you don’t haveto be an expert in cancer –Macmillan will provide thetraining you need.www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 29

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BusinessGlossoplifePassionate about making outdooreducation accessible to as many peopleas possible at a reasonable price, thenot-for-profit Wayahead was formedtowards the end of 2012.It operates a range of outdoor learningprogrammes, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s(DofE) award, for which it is Central England’sApproved Activity Provider of choice for theGo4Gold programme. Owner Matt Hutson combinesthe role of DofE’s assessor network co-ordinatorfor the Peak District, with course directing many ofWayahead’s programmes.Crucial to the operation of Wayahead has beenits website, created by marketing and designagency, Fig Creative. Custom-built, the site wentlive in January and provides Wayahead with theopportunity to efficiently manage its courses onlineon a ‘low touch’ level. This minimises the amountof administrative time involved, keeping costslower and allowing the organisation to focus ondelivering the outdoor programmes.The Wayahead website enables customers to bookand complete the necessary documents onlineand in the near future they’ll be able to downloadcourse resources from an online library. Matt doesnot underestimate the operational benefits of hiswebsite, but says;32 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

HistoryGlossoplifeFighting hard to protect our ownheritage site at Melandra CastleWhat’s the future for the precious monument at Gamesley? It may well be invaded again, onlynot by Roman soldiers but an army of volunteers as Glossop’s own ‘Time Team’ reveal more ofthe fort’s secrets.Melandra Castle is owned by High Peak Borough Councilunder the guardianship of English Heritage. Lack of fundingstopped previous excavation work and the site has becomeovergrown and the archaeology is suffering from thisvegetation growth, land slippage and even vandalism.The value and potential as an education, tourist and communityresource is now being recognised and the Glossopdale& Longdendale Archaeological Society (GLAS) with theirprofessional partners at Salford University Centre for AppliedArchaeology (CfAA) are working hard with the authoritiestowards applying for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant. This willfund a community archaeology project and provide a long termconservation management plan for the Roman fort, which is oneof the finest and most accessible examples in the North West.Advanced techniques can now help to solve many unansweredquestions as to how the fort can be protected for futureMelandra Castle is an official archaeological site and as such anyone found digging there orusing a metal detector will be prosecuted.34 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.uk

GlossoplifeHistoryMelandra Castle– A Roman FortBrigantia was a client kingdom of the Romaninvaders for about twenty-five years followingthe landing in 43 AD but a ‘civil war’ developedbetween the Brigantian ‘Queen’ CARTISMANDUAand her husband VENUTIUS in 69 AD, leading toRoman intervention and the gradual occupation ofthe tribal territories in the course of the next ten orfifteen years.generations to enjoy, and the project aims to make all knowninformation easily available to everyone. During excavations andassociated activities volunteers who want to become involvedin ‘hands on’ archaeology will be welcomed, with free on siteprofessional tuition. Also planned are on site tours for the publicand an end of dig Open Weekend. Alll local schools will beinvited to take part in the project.Many years of work and additional grants will be needed atMelandra, but GLAS hopes that these initial plans will come tofruition and help to generate new and enthusiastic volunteersto take this important heritage work into the future. The societyworks with all the other heritage groups in the valley, and untilits own website is up and running details can be found on theGlossop Heritage Trust site.The early, wooden fort at Melandra probably dates fromthe seventies of the first century AD in the course of the‘pacification’ of Brigantia.THIS ROMAN FORT HAD AN OVERALLLIFE OF JUST NINETY YEARSMELANDRA is a relatively recent name and so far no-onehas agreed what it means: it is thought that the Romanname for the fort was ARDOTALIA (the place of the high,dark hill - ‘talia’ is a celtic work for a steep hill which passedinto Latin but it has also been suggested that the fort andthe river ETHEROW both took their name from the winding,heather covered valley).THE ABANDONMENT OF THE FORTWAS A ROUTINE ONE AND THE GATESWERE REMOVED AND BURNT BY THEDEPARTING GARRISON TO PREVENTITS USE BY OTHERSCurrently all Melandra Castle artefacts are on loan to BuxtonMuseum and can be seen there.www.glossoplife.co.ukMany thanks to Mike Brownfor the wonderful imagesand thanks to both Mike andGlossop Heritage for thefascinating information aboutMelandra - preserving ourheritage for future generations.The timber fort had disappeared completely under thepresent stone fort but the traces of the wooden palisadehave been found in the ramparts. The stone fort owesits existence to the decision taken by the Emperor Trajanto have some forts in Britain rebuilt in stone becausethey were still needed. As far as can be ascertained, thisRoman fort had an overall life of just ninety years, beingfinally abandoned in the mid-second century when mostof the Derbyshire forts had their garrisons withdrawn. Theabandonment of the fort was a routine one and the gateswere removed and burnt by the departing garrison toprevent its use by others; no evidence has yet been foundof re-occupation.www.glossopheritage.co.uk/melandra.htmGlossop Life • 35

Glossop LifeGlossoplifeCallie NichollsDave CollingeKeith WalkerVictoria HolmePaul BeaumontJohn DysonMark Smitham‘Your Glossop’ photo albumToby Rhind-TuttSiobhanJudging by the recent picture submissions we haveall had plenty of opportunity to get our cameras outover the past few months. What with the spectacularfirework displays for Bonfire Night, and although itcaused lot’s of travel problems the snow wasvery beautiful.We love receiving your photos so send us your first glimpses ofspring and who knows we might even get a summerthis year!Dave CollingeSend your snaps of Glossop to us at editor@glossoplife.co.ukwe will then upload them to “Your Glossop” album onfacebook and who knows we may use one of your imagesin a future issue.36 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

Film & TVGlossoplifeLights, camera,‘slice of the HighPeak’, and action!If we’re honest, there’s nothing moreexciting than seeing your street, houseor town making an appearance on TVor in a film.In the High Peak, we’ve been blessed with landscapes, buildingsand towns that both the big and small screen producers aredrawn to, constantly coming back to use them as backdrops fordrama, comedy, crime thrillers, in fact most genres.The most recent TV venture which has called upon the High Peakis The Village a major new BBC drama which focuses on theevents in the same village over a 100 year period. It was shot inGlossop, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Hayfield and the BBC describe itas showcasing topics such as “births, deaths, love and betrayal,great political events, upheavals in national identity, ways ofworking, rules kept and rebellions made, sex, religion, class, andthe shaping of modern memory.” That’s quite a list! The cast isimpressive too. Maxine Peake (Dinnerladies, Silk, Shameless) andJohn Simm (Life on Mars, Mad Dogs, State of Play) play the mainroles in the BBC One show which is expected to air in the nextfew months.In 2012, it was lights, camera, action in Matlock as Sky filmeda drama written by Steve Coogan. Starlings, received ravereviews for its “warmth and generosity” as it followed the lives ofthe fictional Starling family a “typical working class brood” wholive in the town. Having aired last year, a new series has beencommissioned so keep an eye out for more Matlock filming laterthis year.One of TV’s edgiest, darkest and most hilarious offerings wasthe eccentric, cult hit The League of Gentleman, which ran from1999-2002, and was filmed predominantly in Hadfield. The showused Hadfield High Street, Mettricks butchers and GlossopdaleCommunity College regularly as part of the storylines and becamefamous amongst the school kids at the time by using lots ofthem as extras. Gemma Wildgoose was one of the extras andremembers:“The scene involved a load of us on a bus just beingdriven around the town. Only one boy got any linesand I remember he cut his head open in betweenthe two days of filming so they had to cover it withloads of make up.”It’s not just the TV people who are keen to use the High Peak asa place to film. Harry Potter, one of the biggest film franchises ofall time has High Peak connections as well – the epic two partfinale The Deathly Hallows had scenes shot at the ElizabethanHardwick Hall, or as they called it “Malfoy Manor.”Dambusters is a British film making classic, based on the truestory of the World War Two attempts to hit German damsand cripple their industry. The real life pilots of 1943 usedthe reservoirs of the Upper Derwent Valley as a testing areafor their actual attempts and when the 1955 remake wasfilmed they used the valley as a double for the Ruhr Valleyin Germany that the British had attacked. The shots forthe film were using real Lancaster Bombers and afterits release the film became the highest selling movie ofthe year in Britain.Chatsworth has had its fair share of filmappearances too. The big one is it’s appearancein the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride& Prejudice, in that film Keira Knightley andMatthew MacFadyen played the famouscouple Elizabeth Benet and Mr. DarcyLess well known is that Chatsworth was inthe film The Wolfman, a 2009 remake of awerewolf based horror movie from 1941.Starring Anthony Hopkins, the moviefeatured Chatsworth House heavilydisguised using weeds, dead grassand ivy. It slumped at the box officebut grabbed itself an AcademyAward for Best Makeup.Judging by the results you get from a Google search, the TV and film cameras never stopfilming in and around the High Peak and this list is far from the full picture. The question iswhere will they pop up next?40 • Glossop Life Please mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

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What’s onGlossoplifeWhat's On Spring 2013March 2013Saturday 16th March – Peak FilmSociety presents The Guard at ThePartington Theatre. Black comedy setin rural Connemara, Ireland. Doorsopen at 7pm, film starts 7:30pm.Tickets are £4.50 and available fromBay Tree Books or on the door.Sunday 17th March – SpringEquinox with Walk the Wheel atHadfield Community Hall. Celebratethe beginning of Spring with a mixtureof seasonal poems, stories, songs,images and objects. Refereshmentsprovided. 7pm – 9pm. A contributionof £2.50 is asked for.Friday 22nd March – Patrick Duff androomthirteen at The OakwoodLive music. Doors open at 8:30pm.Tickets £5 in advance or £7 on thedoor. www.theoakwood.netSaturday 23rd March – The OldDance School at The GlobeSeven piece folk band. Support byHolly Taymar. Doors open at 7:30pm,show starts 8pm. Tickets are £10 inadvance (call 0161 338 7073 after6pm) or £12 on the door.Saturday 23rd March – Ian and Phil(Reentrants) at The Oakwood. Ukeleleduo perform pop and rock hits live.Doors 8:30pm. Tickets £4 (advance),£6 on the door. www.theoakwood.netThursday 28th March – Glossop FolkTrain with Bourbon Street PreachersA night of folk music. Cost is the priceof your train ticket plus a £2 raffleticket. For more information visitwww.hvhptp.org.uk/folktran.htmFriday 29th March – Spinal Taps atThe Oakwood Ultimate Spinal Taptribute act perform live. Doors open at8:30pm. Tickets £6 in advance or£10 on the door. Visitwww.theoakwood.netSaturday 30th March – The Cheeksand Roydan Styles at The OakwoodLive music. Doors open at 8:30pm.Tickets £4 in advance or £6 on thedoor. www.theoakwood.netSaturday 30th March – LaughingCows Comedy at The GlobeAll female line-up comedy night.Doors open at 7pm, show starts 8pm.Tickets are £5 in advance or £7 on thedoor. Contact 07958 642090 formore information.April 2013Saturday 6th April – Quiet Loner,Garron Frith and Greg Harrisburg atThe Oakwood. Doors open at 9:30pm.Tickets £3. www.theoakwood.netThursday 11th April – Mart Rodger’sManchester Jazz at Glossop CricketClub. Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm.Tickets are £7 on the door. For moreinformation contact David on01457 860515.Friday 12th April – Robert Vincentand Mighty Nelson at The OakwoodA mix of folk, rock and country. Doorsopen at 8:30pm. Tickets £5 advanceor £7 door. www.theoakwood.netSaturday 13th April - Peak FilmSociety presents A Separation at ThePartington Theatre. A married coupleare faced with a difficult decision.Doors open at 7pm, film starts7:30pm. Tickets £4.50 and availablefrom Bay Tree Books or on the door.Tuesday 26th MarchHistoric textiles tour at Chatsworth HouseA guided tour of the special textiles on display in thehouse with visits to textile archives and conservationrooms. Starts 9:30am. Tickets are £30 per personand can be booked online at www.chatsworth.org orby calling 01246 565300.Saturday 13th April – Victorian Dad atThe Oakwood. Manchester based folk,indie and rock group Victorian Dad playlive. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets £5.www.theoakwood.netTuesday 16th April to Saturday 20thApril – Les Miserables at New MillsArt Theatre. Performances by GlossopOpera & Dramatic Society. Shows at7:15pm plus a Saturday matinee at2:30pm. Tickets are £12 for adultsand £8 for children, they are availablenow at www.g-o-d-s.org.uk. For groupbookings call 01457 860206Sunday 21st April – Spring plant fairat Chatsworth House. A chance topurchase a range of plants.11am-6pm. Admission is free but thereis a £3 parking charge.Saturday 27th April – Laughing CowsComedy at The Globe. All femaleline-up comedy night. Doors open at7pm, show starts 8pm. Tickets are £5in advance or £7 on the door. Contact07958 642090 for more information.May 2013Saturday 4th May – Ceramics, woodand jewellery fair. Buxton’s PavilionGardens. 10am-4pm.Saturday 4th May – Beltane withWalk the Wheel at Hadfield CommunityHall. Celebrate through poems,songs, recipes, images, objectsand anecdotes. 7pm – 9pm. Acontribution of £2.50 is asked for.42 • Glossop Life www.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisers

GlossoplifeWhat’s onEverything you need to knowSponsors the What’s on guideMonday 6th May to Saturday 11th May – The Hauntingat The Partington Theatre. Two men stumble across adark, life-changing secret. Starts 7:30pm. Tickets can bepurchased from the theatre or by calling 01457 866145Saturday 18th May – Peak Film Society presents TheDescendants at The Partington Theatre. Doors open at7pm, film starts 7:30pm. Tickets are £4.50 and availablefrom Bay Tree Books or on the door.Thursday 16th May – Bourbon Street Roof Raisers atGlossop Cricket Club. A night of jazz hosted by GlossopJazz Club. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm.Tickets are £7 on the door. For more information contactDavid on 01457 860515.Sunday 19th May – Glossop Old Band in aid of The RoyalBritish Legion Womens’ Section. Music at The Band Room,Whitfield. Tickets are £6 and the cost includes a potato piesupper. www.glossopband.orgBlood Donor SessionsAt Hall 2 Glossopdale College, Glossop SK13 7DRWed 3rd April 1.15pm - 3.30pm and 5.15pm - 7.30pmFor more information about events happening inthe coming months visit www.glossop.comWe do not accept any responsibility for accuracy. Pleasecheck details direct with the venue before setting off.Inclusion in the what’s on guide is not implied or guaranteedPROMOTE YOUREVENT FOR FREEIf you are organising an event in the Glossop orHigh Peak area, then why not tell an estimated12,000 readers and 5,000 website visitors?Whether you are organising a car boot, or a concert,a comedy gig or a serious drama you can promote itfor FREE at www.glossop.comSubmit your event details atwww.glossop.com/submit-eventPlaces of WorshipElim Church, Ellison Street, Glossop - 01457 866177.Main service Sunday at 10.45Gamesley Church,Sunday Service at 10.30am(Holy Communion 2nd Sunday)All Saints Church, Church Street, Old GlossopSaturday Evening Vigil Mass at 6.30 pmSunday Morning Mass at 11.00 amSt John’s CharlesworthSunday Service at 10.00am(Holy Communion on 1st & 3rd Sundays)www.stjohnscharlesworth.org.ukSt Mary’s Crowned Church, Sumner Street,Sunday Morning Mass at 9.30 amGlossop Parish Church of All Saints,Church Street, Old GlossopSunday - 10.30 am Family EucharistEucharist Service - 8 am First Sunday of the monthEvensong - First Sunday of the month3.30 pm (November to Easter)6.30 pm (Easter to end of October)Whitfield Parish, www.glossop.orgSt James’, Hollincross Lane SK13 8JQServices weekly on Wednesdays at 10.30am andSundays at 11am & 6.30pm (4th Sunday eveningservice at St Luke’s)St Luke’s, Fauvel Road SK13 7ARServices on Sundays weekly at 10amCharlesworth Congregational Church, Chapel Brow /Monks Road, Charlesworth.Sunday Service is at 10.45am.Holy Trinity, Dinting Vale SK13 6NXSunday service at 9.30am(Holy Communion 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays)Evensong at 6.30pm on 2nd SundayCompline on Thursdays at 7.30pmwww.glossoplife.co.ukPlease mention Glossop Life when contacting advertisersGlossop Life • 43

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