Dronfield Eye February issue 206 Directory 2023

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As we embark on the coldest period of the year, the team, led by David Turner and
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2023 Directory
Welcome P6
Dronfield Town Councillors P8-9
Somewhere to Turn P10-11
Local Representatives P14-15
Our Famous Landmark P16-17
Venues for Hire P18-19
Dronfield Community Market P22
A-Z Guide to Organisations P24-35
Exciting Plans for Park P38
Passion For Planting P40-41
Ukrainians Say Thanks P48
Places of Worship P62-63
Town’s Past Archived P66-67
Arts Festival Preview P68-69
Education Directory P70-75
Players Celebrate P76-77
2023 Events Guide P80-81
A-Z Sporting Directory P82-87
Food & Drink Guide P92-95
Photographic Archive P96-97
Scouts Build for Future P104
Motoring Directory P111-119
Weddings Guide P122-123
Defibrillator Locations P131
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Dronfield Directory 2023
Welcome to this Directory
I
AM delighted to once again write an introduction to
the annual Dronfield Directory.
I think everyone is looking ahead to better times in 2023
following the challenges we all faced during 2022. It was a
difficult year on many fronts but the people of Dronfield once
again demonstrated their outstanding community spirit.
Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we banded
together to mourn the loss of our monarch and then celebrated
with a proclamation to welcome King Charles III in the Library
Gardens. Earlier in the year, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee had
been celebrated at events throughout the town, culminating in
the Platinum Jubilee Gala in Cliffe Park and the lighting of the
Beacon in Sindelfingen Park.
The year will also be remembered for the outbreak of war in
Eastern Europe and again Dronfield people rose to the
challenge, being quick to welcome refugees from Ukraine to our
town. Many local people have offered to share their homes,
while others have played their part in supporting roles.
I am honoured to be leader of Dronfield Town Council and the
past year has reminded me once again how fortunate I am to
represent such a strong community.
As a council, we strive to be proactive at all times and be at the
forefront of many issues for the benefit of our town and its
residents. We have been continuously opposed to fracking in our
area and have challenged it at every opportunity. We have also
opposed major planning issues which affect our town, including
the loss of greenbelt land.
We are proud of how the Town Council makes a positive
difference to local life. Some of our key achievements recently
have included the refurbishment, continual upgrading and repair
of the ten parks which we own. This has included the
refurbishment of our seven county standard tennis courts.
We have introduced new bus shelters, planted many new trees
in our parks, installed LED lighting in the council’s premises and
implemented other measures to help tackle climate change and
help with CO2 reduction .
On the roads, after many years of campaigning we have
obtained a reduction of the speed limit on Bowshaw from 40mph
to 30mph and worked tirelessly with other road safety measures
such as speedwatch.
I
T hardly seems so long since I was writing my
thoughts for the start of 2022 – and yet, here we
are, at the beginning of another year!
I’m always positive for the opportunity a new year brings but,
in particular and after three years of real difficulty and challenge
for our community, 2023 feels like the possibility of a new start.
Even in turbulent global times, I have seen NE Derbyshire pull
together so fantastically since 2020 and we can now start to
look forward to the future with hope and anticipation.
Where 2022 was the year when we started being able to meet
again, I sense that 2023 is the year when we try to get back on
track and start achieving again.
Locally, it has again been a huge privilege to serve as your
Member of Parliament and the Dronfield and district community
has been as fantastic as ever.
Whether it was watching the flypast at the Coal Aston gala,
meeting with Unstone Parish Council, visiting the market at
Holmesfield, joining a Slimming World class in Dronfield
Woodhouse, visiting the Barn to talk to all the amazing
volunteers or being invited to help welcome our guests from
Sindelfingen on their recent visit, the last year has shown me,
again, the strength of the bonds within the Dronfield community
and the amazing work that everyone does.
All this has been achieved in
addition to the general day-to-day
running of the town, running the
Civic Hall and Gosforth Lodge,
repairing and maintaining parks,
properties, football pitches, flower
beds, hanging baskets, dog waste
bins, grit bins and bowling greens.
This has all been provided while
keeping taxes low and service
provision high. Previous years of
strong, prudent financial
management have put our
finances in a resilient position,
despite pressures of inflation and
rising staff and utility costs.
Looking ahead, in the next few
months we have big plans for a new flagship park in Sindelfingen
Park (see page 38). This has been made possible by the hard
work of councillors and staff sourcing external investment to
fund a new “super park” in our town.
Dronfield is likely to be the first community in Derbyshire to
implement Speed Indicator Devices at five sites in our town,
which are shortly to be installed. This is one further measure that
will help address concerns of speeding in our town.
We will continue to work in partnership with other bodies such
as central government, Derbyshire County Council, NE
Derbyshire District Council and the Police. This means taking
advantage of changes in policy to realise new opportunities,
seek out new funding, grants and investment and fight for
resources and services to keep Dronfield just the way residents
expect it to be.
Finally, I must thank Town Councillors who give their time freely
to support residents and help run the council. Without their time
and input the successes mentioned here would not have been
achieved. Thanks also to all our community groups, Churches
Together and local businesses for the roles they play in making
Dronfield and the surrounding area such a wonderful place in
which to live and work.
Coun Angelique Foster, Leader, Dronfield Town Council
Just in the last few weeks, we’ve
had great attendances at a village
meeting in Coal Aston, I’ve been
able to debate the intricacies of
housing policy with the Dronfield
U3A discussion group and I’m
looking forward to another
Dronfield Town Meeting in the
coming days.
After five-and-a-half years, it
remains a privilege to serve as
your MP. I will continue to do what
I can to strengthen and support
our community in the year ahead.
And, this year, we have much to
look forward to – another packed
schedule for the town of community events, more work to
protect and improve our area and a renewed effort to fix the
issues which we face, big or small, on a daily basis. I’m hugely
grateful to everyone across Dronfield and district for the work
you do for your community every day and the support you offer
to make our area better. I look forward to seeing you in 2023!
Lee Rowley, NE Derbyshire Member of Parliament
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Two into one
A
PROPERTY at Greenhill is the latest to benefit from a
beautiful new bathroom courtesy of the experts at H2O
Bathroom Solutions.
Customer David Waller, who shares the home with his wife,
wanted the existing bathroom and separate toilet combined into
one convenient, modern space.
However, the couple wanted to
engage the services of a
company which would manage
the entire project and make the
transformation as easy and
seamless as possible.
H2O Bathroom Solutions fitted
the bill and had the added
advantage of having a fantastic
local showroom – on
Chesterfield Road, at
Woodseats.
Once the clients were happy
with the design and had chosen
their products, the fitters moved
in to knock down the dividing
wall, and strip out the old
fixtures and fittings.
Everything was taken away to
make way for the new
bathroom, which includes a
walk-in shower complete with
handy seat for convenience and
and a grab handle for added
safety.
The bulk of the project was
finished in time for the
Christmas holiday and the
transformation took just ten
days from start to finish.
David said: “The new bathroom is nice and much bigger. Before, we had
pipework running around the walls, now it’s under the floor so things
look far superior and are easier to clean.”
“We’re very satisfied with the finished job - H2O have been very good
indeed,” added David.
Open from Monday to Saturday with out of hours and Sunday
appointments available by request.
Car park at the rear of the showroom.
685 CHESTERFIELD ROAD • SHEFFIELD • S8 0SL • T 0114 2554646 • F 0114 258 9797
www.h2obathroomsolutions.co.uk
Our showroom is now open
All Covid-19 protocols in place

Dronfield Town
Dronfield South
Coun Angelique Foster (Leader) (Con) 29 Burns Drive,
Dronfield, S18 1NJ. 01246 290796.
cllr.angelique.foster@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun William Jones (Con) The Moorlands, 73 Hilltop Road,
Dronfield, S18 1UJ. 01246 415783.
cllr.william.jones@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Alan Powell (Con) 18 Hanbury Close, Dronfield, S18 1RF.
01246 415679. cllr.alan.powell@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Kevin Tait (Con) 6 Westfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1YE.
07855 379111. cllr.kevin.tait@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Philip Wright (Con) 6 Longacre Road, Dronfield,
S18 1UQ. 01246 414923. cllr.philip.wright@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield North
Coun Susan Burkitt (Con) 27 Prospect Road, Coal Aston,
S18 2EA. 07545 888914. cllr.susan.burkitt@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Robert Gilmore (Con) 21 Palmer Crescent, Dronfield,
S18 1XW. 07780 000341. cllr.robert.gilmore@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Martin Hanrahan (Con) 23 Eckington Road, Coal Aston,
S18 3AT. 07421 804060. cllr.martin.hanrahan@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Dyche Lane
Coun Alex Dale (Con) 07515 261 786.
cllr.alex.dale@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Summerfield
Coun Paul Parkin (Ind) 2 The Knoll, Dronfield, S18 2EH.
07305 859736. cllr.paul.parkin@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Bowshaw
Coun Marie Ireland (Con) 56 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ.
01246 906167. cllr.marie.ireland@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Woodhouse
Coun Roger Hall (Ind) 21 Hassop Close, Dronfield, S18 2FX.
01246 290009. cllr.roger.hall@dronfield.gov.uk
Gosforth Valley
Coun Tim Collins (Con) 11 Kilburn Road, Dronfield, S18 8QA.
07423 014099. cllr.tim.collins@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Lilian Deighton (Con) 1 Bowshaw, Dronfield, S18 2GB.
01246 411310. cllr.lilian.deighton@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Michelle Emmens (Con) 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield, S18
1ST. 01246 410253. cllr.michelle.emmens@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Richard Welton (Con) 5 Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield
Woodhouse, S18 8YW. 07770 780642.
cllr.richard.welton@dronfield.gov.uk
Coal Aston
Coun Mark Foster (Con) 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield,
S18 1NJ. 07803 902698.
cllr.mark.foster@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Richard Spooner (Deputy Leader) (Con)
14 Park Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2LQ. 01246 412164.
cllr.richard.spooner@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Victoria Kirk (Con)
cllr.victoria.kirk@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Town Council has 19 members
serving eight wards. Elections are
held every four years; the next one
is on Thursday, 4th May, 2023.
The Town Mayor and Deputy Mayor are
elected annually at the May meeting.
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Councillors
Coun Angelique Foster
Coun William Jones
Coun Alan Powell
Coun Kevin Tait
Coun Philip Wright
Coun Susan Burkitt
Coun Robert Gilmore
Coun Martin Hanrahan
Coun Alex Dale
Coun Paul Parkin
Coun Marie Ireland
Coun Roger Hall
Coun Tim Collins
Coun Lilian Deighton
Coun Michelle Emmens
Coun Richard Welton
Address: Civic Hall,
Civic Centre, Dronfield,
Derbyshire, S18 1PD.
Tel: 01246 418573.
Email: townclerk@
dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Mark Foster
Coun Richard Spooner
Coun Victoria Kirk
Web: dronfield.gov.uk
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Dronfield Directory 2023
Every family needs a little
help and professional advice
from time to time. Here are
some important numbers
to keep close at hand
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alateen
0800 0086811.
Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service
08453 084010 / 01246 206514.
Al-Anon
For those affected by someone's
drinking. 0800 0086811.
Drugs Helpline, Frank, 0300 1236600.
Derbyshire Substance Misuse
0300 1231201.
Gamble Aware 08088 020133.
Narcotics Anonymous
0300 9991212.
Stop Smoking 0800 0852299.
Ageing
Bright Life, Chesterfield and District
01246 273333.
Derby and Derbyshire Age UK
01773 766922.
Dronfield 50+ forum (online)
01629 532446/537681.
Dronfield 2gether
01246 417432/07890 843166.
Animals
Chesterfield and District Cats Protection
01246 802919.
Dogs Trust 0300 3032188.
Dog Wardens 01246 231111.
Pet Samaritans 01246 455777.
RSPCA, Chesterfield 01246 273358.
RSPCA, Sheffield 0114 2898050.
RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234999.
Benefits and Employment
Derbyshire Benefits Helpline
01629 531535.
Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centres
01246 231441.
Job Centre Plus 0800 1690190.
North Derbyshire Trade Union Safety
01246 231441.
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care 01246 550080.
Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd 01246 413205.
John Heath & Son, Eckington 01246
433872; Meadowhead 0114 2749005.
GM Lunt 0114 2745508.
Spire Funeral Services 01246 221555.
Woodland Burial Company
07422 655116.
Carers
Carers Direct 0203 904420.
Derbyshire Carers Association
01773 833833.
Child Protection
Childline 0800 1111.
NSPCC Child Protection
0808 8005000.
Citizens’ Advice
NE Derbys Citizens Advice
0808 2505702.
Covid-19 Coronavirus
Derbyshire County Council
01629 533190.
Derbyshire Mental Health Support
0800 0280077.
Dronfield Town Counci
01246 418573.
North East Derbyshire District Council
01246 231111.
Crime and Courts
NE Derbyshire & Dales Magistrates Court
01246 224040.
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
Crown Prosecution Service
0115 8523300/0116 2046700.
Derbyshire Victim Support
0800 6126505.
The Elm Foundation, freedom from abuse
0800 0198668/07534 617252.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000247.
Police: Non-emergency 101.
Emergency 999.
Respect, for male victims of domestic
abuse 0808 8010327.
Sexual Abuse & Incest Line
01246 559889.
Stop Hate UK (hate crime) 0800 1381625.
Witness Service 01246 246531.
Help is
close at
hand
Debt
Christians Against Poverty debt advice
0800 3280006.
National Debtline 0808 8084000.
Business Debtline 0800 1976026.
Disability
British Deaf Association 07795 410724.
Deaf and Hearing Support
07442 536409.
Deaf-initely Women
backy@deafinitelywomen.org.uk
text 07579 809766.
Deafblinduk 0800 132320,
info@deafblind.org.uk
Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Service
01773 570976.
Disability Derbyshire Coalition for
Inclusive Living 01773 740246.
Guide Dogs for the Blind 0800 7811444.
Just Good Friends Clubs (adults with
a learning disability) 01246 913267 /
07599 076868.
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
0114 272 2757.
Sight Support Derbyshire
01332 292262.
Emotional Support
Anxiety UK 0344 4775774.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
0800 585858.
Derwent Rural Counselling Service
0800 0476861.
Mind 0300 1233393.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
0800 6895652
Samaritans 116123.
Sane Line 0300 3047000.
The Silver Line. For older people.
0800 4708090.
Switchboard, for those who identify as
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gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgender
0300 3300630.
Talking Mental Health Derbyshire
0300 1230542.
Young Minds Parents’ Helpline
0808 802 5544 (9.30am-4pm, weekdays)
Missing People 116000.
Environment
Abandoned Vehicles 01246 231111.
Environment Agency Incident Hotline
0800 807060.
Floodline 0345 9881188.
0345 6026340 (textphone).
Fly-Tipping 01246 231111.
Gas Leaks 0800 111999.
Noise Issues 01246 231111.
Families
Adoption 0115 8044567.
Family Lives 0808 8002222.
Family Support Derbyshire 01332 742619.
Food
Chesterfield Foodbank 07984 589456.
New Hope Foodbank 07939 950713.
Oaks Community Church Re:Store
community food service,
www.oakscc.org.uk/restore
Health
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire
Royal Hospital 01246 277271.
Derbyshire Asbestos Support
01246 380415.
Derbyshire Home from Hospital Service
01283 817417.
Derbyshire Specialist Stroke Services
Centre 01246 855350.
Diabetes UK 0345 1232399.
Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 8080000.
Meningitis Now 0808 8010388.
National AIDS Trust 0207 8146767.
National Blood Service 0300 1232323.
Nenna Kind Cancer Support Centre
01246 555514.
NHS 111 Service - 111.
Sexual Health Services 0800 3283383.
Tinnitus Support Group 01246 380415.
Tinnitus UK, 0114 2509933, 24-hour
chatbot, www.tinnitus.org.uk
Weston Park Cancer Support, Sheffield
0114 5533330.
Housing and Homelessness
Council Tax: North East Derbyshire
District Council 01246 231111.
Council housing enquiries 01246 217670.
Housing Options 01246 231111.
Pathways Homelessness 01246 498204.
Shelter Emergency Helpline
0808 8004444.
Life-Limiting Illness
Ashgate Hospicecare 01246 568801.
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
01909 517360.
Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s
Trust 01928 875080.
St Luke’s Hospice 0114 2369911.
Relationships
Derbyshire LGBTQ+ 01332 207704.
Relate 07384762877 / 07401 343817.
Travel
National Express03717 818181.
National Rail Enquiries 0345 7484950.
Travel South Yorkshire 01709 515151.
Volunteers
Chesterfield Volunteer Centre
01246 276777.
Derbyshire Voluntary Action
01246 555908.
RVS 01332 297663.
Young People
Derbyshire County Council Careers
Advice 07717 303855 (Wendy Leigh).
Thomas Taylor Charity. Support for young
Dronfield people in education and
apprenticeships. 01246 418573.
The Angel
at Holmesfield
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Come in for hot drinks
and cakes
NEWLY REFURBISHED
NEW!
Sharing Platters
Local couple, Clair & Adrian WELCOME you to enjoy deliciously
fresh GLUTEN FREE fine food, CREATED by Head Chef Phil Ball
in their NEWLY refurbished pub & restaurant.
WE LOVE PAWS
THROUGH OUR DOORS
The Angel has been at the heart of Holmesfield for many
years and continues to provide fantastic food, cask ales and
fine wines.
LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS
ALWAYS GLUTEN FREE
Food Served All Day
12pm-8pm Tuesday to Saturday
12pm-6pm Sunday
CALL 0114 2890336 to BOOK your table
Main Road, Holmesfield,
Dronfield
S18 7WT
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Your local
If you have cause to contact your local
authority, speak to your ward councillor, MP or
the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner,
here’s the information you require:
Derbyshire County Council
Responsible for education, social services, libraries, highways,
street lighting, consumer protection, police and fire service.
County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. Telephone the Call Derbyshire
Contact Centre on 01629 533190, between 8am and 8pm,
Monday to Friday, and Saturdays, 9.30am to 4pm. Main council
number: 01629 736200. Minicom: 01629 533240.
contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk derbyshire.gov.uk
County Councillors
Dronfield East Ward
(Snape Hill, Hilltop, Hallowes, Unstone and the Handleys)
Coun Alex Dale, Con, Tel: 01246 391395, 07970 741691.
alex.dale@derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield West and Walton Ward
(Gosforth Valley, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield, Barlow,
Cutthorpe, Old Brampton and Holymoorside)
Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ.
Tel: 01246 290796. angelique.foster@derbyshire.gov.uk
Eckington and Killamarsh Ward
(Coal Aston, Marsh Lane, Eckington, Renishaw, Killamarsh,
Norwood)
Coun Mark Foster, Con, 61 High Street, Killamarsh, S21 1BJ. Tel:
07803 902698. mark.foster@derbyshire.gov.uk
NE Derbyshire District Council
Responsible for housing, planning, building regulations, recreation
and leisure facilities, environmental health, refuse collection,
highways , public rights of way, council tax and uniform business
rate collection, footway sweeping, public conveniences.
Council House, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42
6NG. Main offices normally open between 9am and 5pm, Monday
to Thursday, and between 8.30am and 4.30pm, on Fridays.
Tel: 01246 231111. Text messages: 07800 002425. Lines open
8am-8pm, Monday to Friday, and 9.30am-1pm, Saturdays. Also
one-stop shop at Dronfield Sports Centre. ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
District Councillors
Coal Aston Ward
Coun Mark Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ.
Tel: 07803 902698. cllr.mark.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Anthony Hutchinson, Ind, 2 Brown Lane, Coal Aston,
S18 3AJ. Tel: 07817481485. cllr.hutchinson@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield Woodhouse Ward
Coun Roger Hall, Ind, 3 Oakhill Road, Dronfield, S18 2EJ.
Tel: 01246 290009. cllr.hall@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Gosforth Valley Ward
Coun Lilian Deighton, Con, 1 Bowshaw, Dronfield, S18 2GB. Tel:
01246 411310. Email: cllr.deighton@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Richard Welton, Con, 5 Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield
Woodhouse, S18 8YW. Tel: 01246 414907 / 07770 780642.
cllr.welton@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Michelle Emmens, Con, 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield, S18
1ST. Tel: 01246 410253. cllr.michelle.emmens@nederbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield North Ward
Coun Paul Parkin, Ind, 2 The Knoll, Dronfield, S18 2EH.
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Tel: 07305 859736. cllr.parkin@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Philip Wright, Con, 6 Longacre Road, Hilltop, Dronfield,
S18 1UQ. Tel: 01246 414923. cllr.philip.wright@ne-derbyshire.
gov.uk
Dronfield South Ward
Coun Alan Powell, Con, 18 Hanbury Close, Dronfield, S18 1RF. Tel:
01246 415679 / 07801 195461. cllr.powell@ne-derbyshire. gov.uk
Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield.
Tel: 01246 290796. cllr.angelique.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Kevin Tait, Con, 6 Westfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1YE.
Tel: 07855 379111, cllr.tait@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Unstone Ward
Coun Alex Dale, Con, c/o NEDDC, Mill Lane, Wingerworth. Tel:
01246 231111. cllr.dale@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Barlow & Holmesfield Ward
Coun Bentley Strafford-Stephenson, Con, Tel: 01246 231111.
cllr.strafford-stephenson@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward
Coun Carolyn Renwick, Con, 7 Sloade Lane Cottage, Sloade
Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield, S12 3YA. Tel: 01246 435680.
cllr.renwick@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield Town Council
Responsible for parks and open spaces, sports facilities and
playing fields, Civic Hall, Gosforth Lodge and allotments.
Town Clerk, Civic Hall, Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD.
Tel: 01246 418573. townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk dronfield.gov.uk
Council leader: Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive,
Dronfield. Tel: 01246 290796, cllr.angelique.foster@dronfield
.gov.uk For list of councillors, see pages 8-9.
Barlow Parish Council
Clerk, Rosie Dean, info@barlowparishcouncil.co.uk
Holmesfield Parish Council
Parish Clerk, holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk
Unstone Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Emma Smith. 07841
529122. clerk@unstone.org.uk
Derbyshire Association of
Local Councils
Unit 6, Lime Tree Business Park, Lime Tree Road, Matlock, DE4 3EJ.
Tel: 01629 826655
Member of Parliament (NE Derbyshire)
Lee Rowley MP, Con, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.
Constituency Office: Eckington Business Centre, Market Street,
Eckington, S21 4JH. Tel: 01246 439222.
lee.rowley.mp@parliament.uk
Police and Crime Commissioner
Angelique Foster, Con. Tel: 0300 1226000.
www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/
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Our famous landmark
T
Deborah
Wain shares the
story of Dronfield’s
most iconic and instantly
recognisable structure
HE town’s Peel Monument has appeared
in brochures, calendars, on the side of
buses and on the cover of this magazine.
But how much do you know about the Peel Monument?
Described as a rugged ornamental gritstone structure, the
Peel Monument was erected in 1854. The site had previously
been home to Dronfield’s old market cross and stocks.
A Royal Charter had established the Market in the 17th century
and the focus for trading on Thursdays was at the junction of
High Street and Farwater Lane, where the cross stood,
although stalls may have extended along the High Street.
In the 18th century, Dronfield Market became less popular,
with people preferring markets in Chesterfield and Sheffield.
The old market cross at Dronfield was taken down in 1854 and
replaced with the Peel Monument – a tribute to twice Prime Minister
Sir Robert Peel and commemorating the repeal of the Corn Laws.
In 1846, the Conservative Party split into two factions. The
Protectionists, under Lord Bentinck, wanted to keep the Corn
Laws which had restricted the import of cheap foreign corn during
the Napoleonic Wars to encourage British agriculture.
These laws were unpopular because they kept the price of bread
high and were maintained long after the end of the wars.
Peelites, on the other hand, supported free trade and backed
by the Whigs, Peel acted to repeal the laws.
The Peel Monument, which cost £52 to construct, has four
archways and an octagonal spire rising from a table with
animal heads, and is topped with a cross finial.
As well as being ornamental, the Peel Monument housed the
first public water pump in the town. Water from the pump was
collected by a water cart for distribution around the town.
Today, the monument is a Grade Two listed structure, as is
The Peel Centre nearby.
The Peel Centre Charitable Trust, a registered charity, was
formed in 1993 to accept a generous gift of the building
from Dronfield Free Church Trustees.
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THE perfect venue
Parties, meetings, conferences, stage productions,
concerts, film shows, collectors’ fairs
Dronfield
Civic Hall
Hall with tiered seating for 215 People
or seating for 120 diners
catering kitchen
bar facilities available
two smaller rooms to accommodate
up to 25 people each
For stage shows there are two
dressing rooms with toilet facilities,
light and sound systems.
Gosforth Lodge
Recently refurbished
Hall for 100 People
Fully Fitted Kitchen
Toilet Facilities
Being situated in the park makes an ideal venue for
children’s parties and is large enough for bouncy
castles and other play equipment.
There is also a refurbished artificial
outdoor sports pitch for hire.
OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR EVENT
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FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL US ON 01246 418573
email: bookings@dronfield.gov.uk web: www.dronfield.gov.uk
or visit the Town Council Office in the Civic Hall, Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD

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Local venues for hire
If you are looking to stage a show or organise
an exhibition, party night or business meeting
in 2023, Dronfield and its surrounding
villages have a number of smart and
friendly facilities to suit all occasions
Dronfield Civic Hall
The Civic Hall is centrally located
within Dronfield with ample free
car parking nearby.
It is an ideal venue for putting
on shows, community events,
wedding receptions,
conferences or smaller meetings
- in fact almost anything!
A choice of excellent facilities are available to hire. There is a large
hall available with a stage and options for theatre or cabaret-style
seating. There is tiered seating for 144 with a total capacity of up to
215 people. There is seating for 120 cabaret style. Behind the large
stage are two dressing rooms.
The venue also has two smaller meeting or breakout rooms (which
can be hired separately) and a fully-equipped kitchen. The facility has a
full sound and lighting system, a large screen and data projector,
hearing loop and free Wi-Fi. To check availability, call 01246 418573.
Coal Aston Village Hall
The busy and friendly Village Hall, situated on Eckington Road, is
available for private hire.
The air-conditioned Main Hall with full stage and lighting/sound
facilities is perfect for larger events and is complemented by the
delightful Seminar Room with its panoramic views across Moss Valley,
plus the Meeting Room which has proved ideal for many businessrelated
events and workshops. Both rooms suit smaller functions and
events.
Regular bookings include children’s parties, wedding receptions,
anniversaries and other family celebrations, dances, business
seminars and illustrated talks. A fully-licensed bar facility can be
offered if required.
There is plenty of capacity for additional activity groups and new
hirers are always welcome at the Village Hall. Call the Admin Office on
01246 912464 or email Enquiries@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk
Coal Aston Methodist Church
Friendly village chapel at Eckington Road, Coal Aston. Two rooms
available for hire, plus kitchen. Tel 01246 415185 for details.
The Peel Centre
The 155-year-old stone-built Dronfield Peel
Centre building, a former Methodist Free
Church, was given to the people of
Dronfield in 1990 and has been converted
into a smart, flexible, community building.
The centre offers several rooms, which can
seat up to 132 people, and acts as a base
for many local societies and organisations.
For enquiries, call 01246 410101, visit
www.peelcentre.org or the Peel Centre
Facebook page.
Gosforth Lodge
The Town Council-run Gosforth Lodge is located within beautiful Cliffe
Park in Dronfield. With a fabulous playground right outside the door, it is
popular for children's birthday parties and with local community groups.
It has one large room which can accommodate up to 140 people
seated and has a maximum capacity of 180. There is also a kitchen
which can be hired as part of your booking, if required. Bouncy castles
are also permitted for birthday parties.
The venue is available to hire both during the week and at weekends
and there is free car parking. To check availability, call 01246 418573.
Fred Hopkinson
Memorial Hall,
Unstone
Administered by Unstone Parish
Council, this smart venue at Crow
Lane is home to diverse activities
including a luncheon club, bridge
club, performing arts, dog training
and martial arts. Details on 01246
290158.
Barlow Village Hall
Used by many groups within the village, this popular Hall is also
available for private hire. Bookings on 01246 554764.
Holmesfield Church Hall
Opened in January 2011, St Swithin’s Church Hall has provided a
popular local venue for events, with more space and storage. Contact
0114 2890326 for more information.
Holmesfield Village Hall
This purpose-built hall in the middle of Holmesfield was renovated
towards the end of 2010 and boasts a small hall, with underfloor
heating, and added storage space in addition to its main hall,
committee room and kitchen. Available for a range of activities and
private celebrations, it is possible to hire just the hall for small events,
or together with the main hall for larger functions. Details from Lucy
Perry, 01246 721255, Holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
Dronfield Hall Barn
Reborn early in 2016, the
historic, award-winning Barn is
on two floors, the first floor
being the gallery and the
ground floor a heritage centre
and dining area.
The modern education suite,
to the rear, is suitable for
conferences and meetings.
The upper floor of the barn
building is an exceptional
venue for a special occasion.
The venue can be hired in its entirety for weddings. Guests can relax
in the unique, historic setting and soak up the atmosphere.
The surrounding grounds are suitable for fairs, exhibitions or outdoor
theatre. Tel 07933 377772.
Gosforth Fields Pavilion
Gosforth Field Sports Association offers smart facilities for hire in its
clubhouse. Fully licensed bar and on-site catering. Bubnell Road, off
Stubley Lane. 07775 934509.
Dronfield Sports Centre
The magnificent, recently refurbished Sports Centre in the Civic
Centre has facilities for private hire.
In addition to spectacular sporting facilities, the building also
offers a meeting room, and smart new coffee shop. In winter months
the sports centre also hosts occasional market stalls. Details on
01246 417217.
Social Clubs
These include Pioneer Club off Stonelow Road; Dronfield Contact
Club, Snape Hill Lane; Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social
Club, Carr Lane; and Dronfield Hilltop Sports & Social Club, Hilltop
Road.
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Mags Ravenstone is no stranger to renovating houses and,
following a move from North to South Yorkshire with her
husband, she set about finding a local company to take on
work in their new home in Hemsworth.
The end-of-terrace property was built in the 1960s and had its original
separate toilet and bathroom with décor from the 1990s. It was also
freezing cold with no heating.
Mags wanted to bring the bathroom bang up-to-date by creating one
airy space from the two and replacing the bath with a walk-in shower.
After calling in to A61 Bathrooms’ premises on Chesterfield Road,
Woodseats - before the keys to the property were even in her hands –
Mags had already bought an ex-display cabinet from owner Craig Leighton
and commissioned the work.
Mags said: “I like to use local businesses where possible and Craig and
his son and staff are all lovely, so friendly.”
A few weeks later, once the purchase of the property had finally gone
through, Craig and his team moved in to carry out the project.
As family members have mobility issues, the priority element of the
scheme was the replacement of the bath with an easy-to-use walk-in
shower. Fittings are unusually in black, with a large, square drencher
shower head and a hand-held alternative.
Other work included installation of double wash basins with matt black
taps, and a long, vertical, black towel rail, while the walls are resplendent
with glittery highlights.
Mags said she really appreciated every aspect of the work being projectmanaged
by Craig, who kept her informed throughout.
“Very respectful of the fact
they were working in a home.”
“It was really nice to have the personal touch.”
“I would certainly recommend them to anyone.”

ight in!
Family combine two smaller rooms to
create a striking new walk-in shower room
She was also impressed by the working practices of the
fitting team.
“They were very respectful of the fact that they were
working in a home and not at a building site. Even in the
middle of the job, everything was tidied away each evening.”
Mags commented: “We had some delays but delays do
happen, and the work was done, as promised, by Christmas
and it looks fabulous.”
In addition to the new, black, white and silver bathroom,
A61 Bathrooms also arranged for the installation of a new
boiler. This involved removing the old boiler from the kitchen
and fitting a new one in the upstairs airing cupboard where a
water cyclinder was once housed – another “good job”.
Mags, who is thoroughly enjoying living in this part of the
world, concluded: “It was really nice to have the personal
touch from A61 Bathrooms and I would certainly recommend
them to anyone.”
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Community Market returns on March 9th
M
ARKETS are back in vogue. The cost of
living crisis has led to many more of us
seeking out bargains when we shop and
there are plenty of these to be discovered
here in Dronfield every Thursday.
The outdoor Dronfield Community Market returns
from its winter break on Thursday, March 9th, from
8am-3pm, and the team of volunteers who run it
are aiming to see it go from strength to strength in
2023. They plan to attract more stalls and more
customers to expand the thriving weekly event which
acts as an important community hub.
Shoppers enjoy browsing the variety of stalls - from bedding
plants and fresh fruit and vegetables through to clothing and
crafts - and also love meeting friends and chatting to
stallholders.
Since the Market was relaunched a couple of years
ago in the car park alongside Dronfield Sports Centre,
some of the stallholders who started out in Dronfield
have gone on to bigger things with expanding
businesses.
New stallholders are always warmly welcomed and if
you have ever considered being a part of Dronfield
Community Market, now is the time to call Nick Simper
on 07453 513044.
Much has changed in Dronfield since King Charles II
granted the town the right to hold its own market more than 360
years ago, but on Thursdays the event continues to take centre
stage.
www.dronfieldmarket.com
DRONFIELD COMMUNITY OUTDOOR MARKET IS BACK!
Come
and
join us!
EVERY THURSDAY FROM 9th MARCH
8am-3pm
FARWATER LANE CAR PARK, DRONFIELD, S18 1RA
FREE PARKING VARIETY OF STALLS
WANT TO trade on dronfield community outdoor market?
Find out more by calling Nick Simper on 07453 513044
Dronfield
Community
Outdoor
Market
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The Dalton Roofing team
Hello Dronfield!
WHEN is a new business not a new business? When it’s already been trading for
years and years.
Dalton Roofing may well be a new name to many people here in the Dronfield area, but the
family-run company has a proud record of serving thousands of homes and commercial
properties in South Yorkshire, the Peak District and further afield.
Phil Dalton (MIoR) was only 20 years old when he started out way back in 1990, working
from home, with a single van and a collection of hand tools with which to ply his trade.
Today, with 25 employees, Dalton Roofing has busy depots in Sheffield and now also just
down the road at Chesterfield Road, Sheepbridge, where it took up premises recently.
Said Phil: “We want to establish ourselves with a new market in and around Dronfield and
Chesterfield and are already well known in the Peak District. This is a good central location
for us; it couldn’t be better. No-one else in the area is offering what we offer.
“We have a good mix of customers. We complete as many commercial projects as we do
houses and people can ring us for anything. We are the reliable, ‘won’t let you down’
roofing contractor offering professional advice - and the correct advice.”
The business handles all manner of repairs, maintenance and re-roofing projects. It also
takes on heritage roofing tasks on buildings of architectural and historical importance. No
job is too big or too small. For the very big tasks, Dalton Roofing have their own cherrypicker
vehicles which eliminate the need for scaffolding.
Dalton Roofing is justifiably proud of its record over the past 33 years and has in the region
of 250 high-ranking reviews on Google, Yell and Facebook. Dozens of framed certificates
and accolades on the walls of the Sheepbridge premises provide added peace of mind for
customers.
Proud members of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and the Institue of
Roofing, the business is always looking to expand and has openings for time-served skilled
roofers. In the past, Dalton Roofing has been associated with training of Chesterfield
College students.
Phil Dalton runs the business alongside his wife, Helen (financial controller), their daughter
Olivia (office manager) along with Rachel, son William (foreman) and Paul, the site manager.
RING US TODAY
FOR YOUR
FREE NO
OBLIGATION
QUOTE
DALTON ROOFING
647 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9ED
0114 2799 799
info@dalton-roofing.co.uk
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A-Z Guide to organisations
A
Allotments
Four allotment sites in Dronfield. Doug
Oxspring, 01246 416666, 07710 836737,
dougoxspring@yahoo.co.uk
Arts & Crafts
Art Room, Wilkin Hill, Barlow, 0114
2890380, theartroom@dianegilder.co.uk
Arts@S18, Dronfield & District Creative
Arts & Craft Society, Ian Ward 01246
415455, i.ward768@btinternet.com
Coal Aston Village Hall hosts regular
arts exhibitions and craft fairs,
01246 912464, enquiries@coalaston
villagehall.org.uk
Crafting2gether, meets Peel Centre,
Tuesday and Thursday, 10.30am-2.30pm,
07496 070135, info@crafting2gether.
org.uk.
Dronfield Floral Art Club, every first
Thursday of month, 7pm, Civic Hall,
Liz Edwards, 07913 283218.
Dronfield Hall Barn, hosts regular arts
exhibitions, 01246 418122,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
Dronfield Rocks, painted pebbles
campaign. See group Facebook page.
Dronfield Wood Carving Group, meets
Henry Fanshawe School, Wednesday,
6.30-8.30pm, J. Bartlett, 07773 950640.
Jolly Crafters, Dronfield Baptist Church,
second Tuesday of month, 7.30-9.30pm,
and Saturday 10am-noon, 01246 291856.
Knit and Natter group at Oaks Community
Church, Tuesdays, 10am - 12noon, for
anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, or
any type of crafting.
The Lost Art Group, painting and drawing
for pleasure, meets Monday evening, Coal
Aston Village Hall, Mike Hawley, 01246
417170.
Quilting Bees @Dronfield, meet third
Tuesday of month, Peel Centre, 7-9pm,
Meryl Simpson, 01246 410513,
meryl47simpson @gmail.com
The Royle Art Group, David Rodgers,
01246 418411, Val Wain, val.wain@
googlemail.com
Sew4others, last Friday of month, 10am-12
noon, St Andrew’s Church, Pentland Road,
Jane Hodgkinson, 07790 925081.
C
Canal
Chesterfield Canal Trust, Peter Hardy,
Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, S43
2PF, chair@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk
Cemetery
Dronfield Cemetery, Cemetery Road, c/o
Dronfield Town Council, 01246 418573.
Apperknowle Burial Ground, High Street,
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Work by Dronfield Floral Art Club, created
here at Revolution House, Old Whittington
Apperknowle, 0114 2530505.
Charities
Accessible Derbyshire, info@accessible
derbyshire.org
Barlow Red Barrows, 07568 094699,
richardbrougham@live.co.uk
B:friend charity, tackling loneliness in
older people, Rayella Broomhead 07542
006912.
Belmayne Foundation, 01246 298181,
belmayne-ifa.com/charity
Bloodwise, beating blood cancers,
hello@bloodwise.org.uk
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Elaine
Ward, elaineward49@btinternet.com,
01246 415455.
Derbyshire Blood Bikes, 07470 903215.
Drone Valley Brewery, Independent
Community Brewery, Unit 2, Unstone
Business Complex, 07519 204497,
dronevalleybrewery.com
Dronfield and District Christian Aid, Roy
Thompson, 01246 498526.
Fishtail Fund. Dronfield Rotary charity to
help keep bright Nepali students in
education, enquiries@ fishtailfund.com,
fishtailfund.com
Life Dronfield, chair person Andy Evers,
www.lifedronfield.org
Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families
Association, Derbyshire branch, 01773
828116, ssafa.org.uk
Tools with a Mission, tools for developing
countries, Roy Thompson, 01246
498526.

01246
540833
www.unicolocksmiths.co.uk
Many areas are experiencing an
increase in burglaries, cylinder
snapping is a common form of
attack thieves use to break into
homes. We can fit snap secure,
insurance approved locks to your
home to stop this.
For a free quote and advice call
our family run business in
Chesterfield 01246 540833, or
WhatsApp on 07498 781761.
Insurance approved
snap secure locks
All types of keys cut
Ironmongery
Failed UPVC locks
opened & replaced
Insurance Approved Locks & Safes
ALL TYPES OF SECURITY KEYS CUT
TO CODE INCLUDING CAR KEYS
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British Standard, Insurance
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Locks Fitted
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from £200
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Terms and conditions apply. Valid until 28/02/23 Quote Dronfield Eye.
Standard car keys from £15
Ultion/ABS/CISA Astral Keys cut £15
Yale Superior & WXM Keys cut £16.50
‘Mul­T­Lock keys’ £15
Cylinder keys from £4.20
Mortice keys from £5.50
Keys cut to code from £3.50
UNICO LOCKSMITHS
183 SHEFFIELD RD, STONEGRAVELS,
CHESTERFIELD, S41 7JQ
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We paint:
Kitchens
Furniture
Conservatories
Upvc windows and doors
Soffits and facias
Cladding
Gutters
AFTER
AFTER
NEED EXTRA SPACE?
We specialise in building and supplying
all types of contemporary garden rooms.
Garden Office ­ Man Cave ­ Relaxation Space
Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PR
www.spoldingandsons.co.uk T: 07906 776083
BEFORE
BEFORE
Over 30 years combined spray painting experience.
All painting is completed on site. The RAL colour
chart system used offers hundreds of colours to
choose from. Results will last for a minimum
of 10 years from fading and flaking.
Find us on and
For free, no obligation quotations
call 07415057211 or 07946056497.
We can give quotations from pictures.
Installing Maintaining Repairing
Family run business established 1982
109/111 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 2XE
01246 411088
dobsonroofing@aol.com
www.dobsonroofingservices.co.uk
Roofing repairs and general buildings maintenance
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Providing first aid cover in and around Dronfield are members and Cadets of St John Ambulance
Children
Chattabox, for children aged three to 11,
Tuesday, 6-7pm, term-time, Dronfield
Parish Church, 07766 026413.
Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice, feedback
group for parents of youngsters with
special educational needs and disabilities,
01629 533666, info@derbyshireparent
carervoice.org
Little Fishes, Mother & Toddler Group,
Dronfield Parish Church, 07766 026413.
Carer & Toddler Group, St Philip’s, Falcon
Road, 07511 840936.
parent+baby2, parent and baby group at
Coal Aston Methodist Church, Friday, 10-
30am, 01246 414847.
Parent & Toddler Groups, Dronfield
Baptist Church, Monday, Friday, 9.30am-
11.15am, Monday, Barbara Bradley,
01246 414843, Friday, Wendy Temple,
01246 414267.
Conservation & Countryside
Lea Brook Valley Project,
info@leabrookvalleycio.org
Three Valleys Project, Tapton Lock Visitor
Centre, 01246 551035.
D
Dance
Classic & Vintage Dance, Contact Club,
Thursday, 8pm, 07831 628864.
Derbyshire North East Branch of Royal
Scottish Country Dance Society, Jan
Bradbury, 01246 419490,
jan_bradbury@hotmail.com
Dronfield Dance & Theatre Academy
2 Gomersal Lane, Dronfield, 01246
292166, enquiries@dronfielddance.co.uk
www.dronfielddancetheatre.com
St Paul’s Happy Circle, over-55s sequence
dancing club, Wednesday, 2pm, St Paul’s
Church, Alan Smith, 07400 356931, 0114
2257768.
Razzamataz, dance, drama and singing for
ages 2-18, 07979 189177,
sheffield@razzamataz.co.uk
Katy Robinson, 07803 906114,
katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk
Doctors
Dronfield Medical Practice, High Street,
01246 412242, dronfieldhealth.co.uk
Gosforth Valley Medical Practice, 01246
419040, gvmc.org.uk
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road,
01246 296900, oakhillmedicalpractice.
co.uk
Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane,
01246 296970, stubleymedical.co.uk
Drama
Dronfield Musical Theatre Group
(performances at Civic Hall), Alan Powell,
01246 415679.
Dronfield Players (performances at Civic
Hall), Caroline Hurt, 07733 038665,
dronfield.players@outlook.com
Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society,
Dawn Bond, 07914 384070,
meersbrookpark operatic@gmail.com
Miniver Academy, after-school drama club,
miniveracademy@gmail.com
Norton Players (performances at Coal
Aston Village Hall), Pauline Barker, 0114
2746124, nortonplayers.co.uk
Sheffield Theatres, 0114 2496000,
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Winding Wheel & Pomegranate Theatres,
Chesterfield, 01246 345222,
chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company,
Mary Newey, 0114 2644803,
woodseatsmtc.co.uk
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Environmental Campaigns
Coal Aston & Dronfield Against Fracking,
Dronfieldagainstfracking@gmail.com,
dronfieldagainstfracking.org
Dronfield Civic Society,
enquiries@dronfieldcivicsociety.org.uk
Dronfield Greenbelt Group, ‘Dronfield
Greenbelt’ Facebook page or via
Dronfield Civic Society.
Safer Roads for Dronfield, enquiries@
dronfieldcivicsociety.org.uk
F
Fairtrade
Fairtrade in Dronfield, Mike Heap, 07748
698384, mikejheap@ yahoo. co.uk,
or Jodie Thorpe, 07973 714989,
jodiethorpe@hotmail.com
First Aid
St John Ambulance, 0344 7704800,
east-mid-volunteering@sja.org.uk
ACW Medical Services, first aid training.
Tel: 07398 740816. www.acwmedical
services.com
First Responders
Dronfield Community First Responders
Scheme, Neil Hayter, 01246 416692,
dronfieldcfr@gmail.com
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Galas and Carnivals
Barlow Carnival, barlowcarnival.co.uk
Coal Aston Gala, Coal Aston Village Hall,
01246 912464.
Dronfield Gala, Dronfield Town Council,
01246 418573.
H
Heritage
Barrowhill Roundhouse, 01246 475554,
enquiries@barrowhill.org, barrowhill.org
Dronfield Hall Barn, 01246 418122,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
L
Library
Dronfield Library, Manor House, High
Street, 01629 533450, dronfield.library@
derbyshire.gov.uk
M
Magazine
Dronfield Eye, Enterprise House, 179,
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XE,
01246 416027, heronpublications.co.uk
info@heronpublications.co.uk
Markets
Dronfield Community Market, Thursdays,
Farwater Lane car park. info@dronfieldmarket.com
Dronfield Hall Barn, Artisan and Craft
Markets, 01246 418122, dronfieldhall
barn.org
Men’s Groups
Dronfield Probus Club meets, first, third
Wednesday of month, 9.45am,
Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,
dronfieldprobus@gmail.com
dronfieldprobus.co.uk
Mobility
Chesterfield Shopmobility, 01246 559331.
Care 100, 42 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 275767, care100.co.uk
Clarke & Partners, 27A Orgreave Drive,
Sheffield, 0114 229 3391
Derbyshire Mobility, 01246 383000.
Premier Community, 01623 810100.
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Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street
Recreation of a night shift at Barrow Hill Roundhouse Picture: Michael Hardy
Motoring
Institute of Advanced Motorists, Sheffield
Group, info@sheffield-iam.com
Advanced Motorcyclists, Sheffield &
District, 07810 760090, iam-sheffield.bike
Music
AS Music School, 0114 2748939,
asmusicschool@aol.com
musiclessonssheffield.co.uk
Aurora Acapella Choir, Dawn Kelly,
01246 863175.
Barlow Singers, meet St Lawrence Church,
Barlow, Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm,
karenjcook37@gmail.com
Chesterfield Male Voice Choir, 01246
211672, 07947 084077.
chesterfieldmvc@gmail.com
Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, Angela
Walker, chairman@chestphilchoir.org.uk
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra,
Joyce Sallis, 01246 273767, joycesallis1@
btinternet.com chesterfieldsymphony
orchestra.co.uk
Coal Aston Clarinet Choir, Judith Wallace,
01246 413226.
Coal Aston Live, regular musical events at
the Village Hall, Eckington Road, hosted
by local folk band Scuppered, Pete Gray,
07860 752471, coalastonlive@coalaston
villagehall.org.uk
Dronfield Genquip Band, dronfieldband
@googlemail.com
Dronfield Churchbell and Handbell
Ringers, Vic Cox, vicmcox@aol.com,
dronfieldbells.co.uk
Dronfield Parish Church monthly organ
recitals, first Wednesday of month at 8pm,
Jean Hobson, 01246 290452.
Dronfield Parish Church Choir, Rob
Aldread, 07969 663584,
robert.aldread@btinternet.com
Dronfield Parish Young Voices, Rob
Aldread, 07969 663584,
robert.aldread@btinternet.com
Dronfield Singers, meet Monday, 2-4pm,
Civic Hall, karenjcook37@gmail.com
Hallmark of Harmony, male barbershop
choir, 07506 602450,
secretary@hallmarkofharmony.org.uk
Ladies Voices, Rob Aldread, 07969
663584, robert.aldread@btinternet.com
Singing for the Brain Dronfield, Derbyshire
Alzheimer’s Society, 01332 208845,
derbyshirealzheimers.org.uk
North East Derbyshire Music Centre,
07812 473448, nedmcinfo@gmail.com
Rockin’ Roots Charity Music Festival,
Hilltop Club, John Firminger,
johnfirminger@blueyonder.co.uk
Sheffield Recorded Music Society, meets
monthly, Friday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, at
Millhouses Methodist Church, Margaret
Turner, 01246 419158, margaret@
renrut.plus.com
World of Music, concerts at Dronfield Civic
Hall, Lorraine Collier, 07899 020367,
worldofmusic.org.uk

As Snug as a Bug
Here at Bespoke Blinds & Poles, our conversations have been dominated by
reducing heat loss, and therefore reducing energy usage.
Insulation is about regulating the temperature to maximise the most
economical methods of keeps the heat where you want it.
“At this time of year - as we saw before Christmas - the temperatures can swing
from as low as -10 degrees, to an almost balmy +13 degrees in a matter of
days.” Says Maxine Hayter, co-owner of Bespoke Blinds & Poles. “But 13
degrees is still a cool temperature and you will want your heating on. Simply
put, with talks of further energy price rises, you want your heat where you
need it, when you need it.”
The key thing to remember with glass is that it cannot regulate heat for you. It
is a cold material - leave it uncovered and that space will always be a cold
spot.
Duette cellular blinds are a firm favourite and the original insulating blind.
Having a honeycomb-shaped cellular structure that traps air and prevents
heat loss. Duette blinds are also ideal for noise reduction and/or blocking the
light in a room. These blinds stack away neatly when not required.
Sonnette blinds combine the simplicity of a roller blind with the insulation
properties of a cellular blind. Ideal for wider windows and doors, in both
translucent and blackout fabrics.
Roman blinds and curtains are timeless classics and will always keep that heat
exactly where you want it. If you have ill-fitting curtains or roman blinds,
something as simple as changing the rail they hang on can cover gaps around
edges and make them look - and perform - so much better. If budget is a
worry, layering with existing dressings is a great solution.
Now in our 16th year of trading, we are also in our third year of working by
appointment at the showroom Wednesdays to Saturdays, with evening
appointments available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
For the busy customer it is an ideal way of maximising your time, knowing you
arrive to a showroom that is ready to meet and greet you. No waiting for
service, just relax, take a seat, and have your discussions surrounded by
beautiful product, with an expert, friendly advisor. Bring along some approx.
window/door sizes and you will have an idea of cost for all your preferred
option whilst you are here.
Booking an appointment is free, and easy to do - simply call or email our
showroom with your favoured dates/times and we’ll do the rest. For added
confidence, don’t forget we are both Which? Trusted Traders, and Derbyshire
County Council Trusted Traders.
6 Hutcliffe Wood Road Beauchief Sheffield S8 0EX
Tel 0114 2363100
www.sheffieldblinds.co.uk
Email: info@sheffieldblinds.co.uk
Follow us on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
The showroom is open on an appointment only basis. Call us to reserve your slot.

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Natural History
Dronfield Wildlife & Natural History Group,
Sam Reavey, 07814 140034.
Neighbourhood Watch
Chesterfield and District Neighbourhood
Watch, 0300 1228526, hello@derbyshire
neighbourhoodwatch.co.uk
Network and Service Groups
Dronfield Lodge of Freemasons 9570,
meet Dore Masonic Hall, Abbeydale Road,
Dore, Shaun Meakin, 07730 525354,
shaun@gsmetaljoining.co.uk,
facebook.com/dronfield9570
Rotary Club of Dronfield, meets Dronfield
Hall Barn, Tuesday, Liz Hepworth, 07445
050988, dronfieldrotary.org.uk
O
Opticians/Hearing Services
Specsavers, St James Retail Park, Norton,
0114 2839731.
Lawrence Jenkinson Opticians, 5 Stubley
Drive, Dronfield, 01246 291999,
lawrencejenkinsonopticians.co.uk
Thomas & Holloway Opticians, 31-33
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, 01246
419408, thomasandholloway.com
Andy Green Hearing Care, 0800 2465946.
P
Pastimes
Games and Pastimes group, board
games, cards, dominoes etc, Coal
Aston Methodist Church, Tuesday, 1.30-
3.30pm, 01246 414847.
Stamp fairs, Coal Aston Village Hall,
Eckington Road, third Sunday of each
month, 01909 563394.
Photography
Dronfield Camera Club, meets Thursday,
8pm, Peel Centre. Jill Davies, 01246
418832, jill.davies@hotmail.com,
dronfieldcamera.org
West Bar Photography, Dronfield,
07918 650256, 01246 913237,
westbarphotography.co.uk
Plants & Horticulture
Barlow Open Gardens, Janice and Mike
Murphy, mike.janice@me.com or Peter
Baldry, peterbaldry.co.uk@gmail.com
Barlow Sunflowers, 07974 807641,
barlowsunflowers@gmail.com
Dronfield in Bloom, Wendy Temple,
01246 414267.
Dronfield Floral Art Club, first Thursday of
month, 7pm, at Civic Hall, Liz Edwards,
07913 283218.
Dronfield Gardeners, Anne Fish, 01246
415250/07908 593773.
Dronfield Horticultural Society, Doug
Oxspring, 01246 416666, 07710 836737,
dougoxspring@yahoo.co.uk
Ferndale Garden Centre, Dyche Lane,
Coal Aston, 01246 412763.
ferndalegardencentre.co.uk
Holmesfield Gardening Association,
first Wednesday of month, 7.30pm, at
Holmesfield Village Hall, Hilary Olsen,
0114 2890927.
New Leaf Plant Centre, Dyche Lane,
Coal Aston, 01246 413311.
newleafplantcentre.co.uk
Troway Hall Christmas Trees, 01246
292425.
Post Offices
Dronfield Post Office, Chesterfield Road,
01246 412354.
Dronfield Woodhouse Post Office,
Family Shopper, Barnes Lane, 01246
415441.
R
Radio
BBC Radio Sheffield, Shoreham Street,
Sheffield, 0114 2731177, bbc.co.uk/
radiosheffield
Sheffield & District Wireless Society first
Wednesday of month, 7.30pm, Heeley
Green Community Centre, Sheffield, Peter
Day, 01246 260308. microwaves@
talktalk.net
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club, Monday
nights, Transports Sports Club,
Meadowhead, David Littlewood, 07777
668980.
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Railway engine Bahamas in steam, passing through Dronfield Station. Picture: Michael Hardy
Railway
Friends of Dronfield Station, Mike Penney,
07926 628552, friendsofdronfieldstation
@hotmail.co.uk, friendsofdronfieldstation.
org.uk
HS2, HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Freephone 08081 434 434.
Network Rail, 0345 711 4141, networkrail.
co.uk
Northern Rail, 0800 2006060,
northernrail.org
East Midlands Trains, 0345 7125678,
www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Cross Country Trains, 03447 369123
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Recycling
North East Derbyshire District Council,
01246 231111, ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Register Office
County Register Office for Births, Deaths
and Marriages, Town Hall, Rose Hill,
Chesterfield, 01246 234754.
Sheffield Register Office, Town Hall,
Sheffield, 0114 203 9423.
S
Social Clubs
Dronfield Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,
01246 412789.
Dronfield Hilltop Sports and Social,
Hilltop Road, 01246 412358,
32
hilltopssc1@btconnect.com
Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social,
Carr Lane, 0114 2890913.
Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, 01246
412058, dronfieldpioneerclub@gmail.com
Social and Support
Oddfellows, friendly society, South
Yorkshire and North Derbyshire branch,
01709 838673, Lesley.walton@oddfellows
.co.uk
Chesterfield Care Group, social group for
older people, Mondays, 9.30am-2.30pm,
Peel Centre, and walking and activities
group on Tuesday, same time, 01246
274812, enquiries@chesterfieldcare
group.org.uk
Coffee and Chat at Coal Aston Methodist
Church, Tuesday, 10-30am to noon, 01246
411087.
Coffee Pot, Thursday, 10am-1pm, Dronfield
Baptist Church, light lunches served from
11.30am.
Community Café at Oaks Community
Church, Tuesday, 3.45-5pm, and
Thursday, 9am-10.30am, with free
refreshments.
Community Transport for Town and
County lunch clubs, 01773 746652,
admin@ct4tc.org.uk
Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support
Service, various support groups for
people who live with mental health issues,
01773 734989.
Dronfield and District Old People’s
Luncheon Club, meets Thursday, Gosforth
Lodge, Sharon Taylor, 07914 807838.
Dronfield Woodhouse Community Hub,
meets Mondays, 10.30am, Moray
Community Building, Moray Place, 07821
691192, DWCSH@outlook.com
Just Good Friends Club, for adults with
learning disabilities, various venues,
enquiries@jgfclub@hotmail.com
01246 913267, or Sare Kent, 07599
076868.
Monday Munch, St Philip’s Church,
alternate Mondays, noon-2pm, Judith
Mumby, 01246 413000.
Speakers
Maureen Taylor, various historical topics,
01246 411381, maureenstaylor50@gmail.
com, talkinghistory.net
T
Town Twinning
Dronfield Town Twinning Federation,
01246 418573, dronfield.town.twinning@
gmail.com
Transport
Derbyshire Community Transport,
contact@derbyshirect.org
Information on buses, trains, travel
schemes and transport for disabled
people, derbyshire.gov.uk/transport

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U3A
Dronfield & District U3A,
Social and learning activities
for people no longer in fulltime
employment. Open
meetings at Dronfield Civic
Hall, second Wednesday of
month, 10am-noon, 01246
900201,
info@dronfieldu3a.org.uk,
www.dronfieldu3a.org.uk
V
Veterinary Surgeons
Ark Veterinary Surgery, 1
Holborn Avenue, Dronfield.
Croft Vets, Totley, 0114
2621444, Bolsover, 01246
823353, croftveterinary.com
Dronfield Veterinary Clinic, Pentland Road,
Dronfield.
Village Groups
Coal Aston Village Hall, chair Peter Gray,
07860 752471 / 01246 415630
chair@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk,
www.coalastonvillagehall.org.uk
Holmesfield Village Society,
holmesfieldvillage@gmail.com
W
Walking
Dronfield Footpaths and Bridleways
Society, Peter Hubbard, 07837824135,
phubbs@sky.com dronfieldfootpaths.org
Dronfield Rotary Walk. Circular route
around Dronfield. David Lumb,
david@kinderclan.co.uk
Holmesfield Footpaths Society, Robin
Greetham, 01246 412767 or 07826
788154, greetham1968@gmail.com
Air Cadets on parade on Remembrance Day
Snow and frost in Holmesfield Picture: Michael Hardy
Nordic Walking Derbyshire.
Learn to Nordic Walk with group walks in
Dronfield and the Peak District, Tuesdays,
10am, at various locations and
Wednesdays, 6.30pm, from Pentland
shops, Izzy, 07876 495843.
Walks at the Barn, Dronfield Hall Barn,
01246 418122.
Walking for Health, Friday, 1.30pm, meet
Dronfield Sports Centre, 07971 654854.
Well-Being
Activ Physiotherapy, 88 Baslow Road,
Totley, 0114 2352727.
Dronfield Cardio-Club, Civic Hall, Monday
10am-noon, Norma Phillips, 0114 2890110,
norm152phillips@gmail.com
Dronfield Yoga & Wellbeing studio, 10A
High Street, Dronfield. 01246 488038,
yoga@dronfieldyoga.co.uk
Just Breathe Clinic, well-being studio,
57 Highfields Road, Dronfield Hilltop,
07842 777756.
Radiant Health Reflexology, 55 Highfields
Road, Dronfield, 01246
413831, 07478 678702,
info@radianthealth.clinic
Slimming World, 0344
892 0400,
slimmingworld.co.uk
Well Dressings
Barlow Well Dressings,
Pete Goldthorpe,
01246 550152, 07749
287834.
Coal Aston Well
Dressing, Jean Hertzog,
01246 414746.
jrhertzog@hotmail.com
Dronfield Woodhouse
Well Dressing Group,
Janet Eastwood, 0114
2899030.
Holmesfield Children’s
Well Dressing, Penny
Acres School, 0114
2890330.
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Women’s Groups
Dronfield Tangent, Janet Cooke,
second Monday of month, 01246
418602.
Dronfield Woodhouse Wives’
Group, meets second Tuesday of
month, 2pm, St Andrew’s
Community Church. Barbara
Best, 0114 2890155.
Ladies Inc, Dronfield Parish
Church, third Tuesday of month,
7.45pm, 01246 412328.
National Women’s Register,
daytime and evening meetings,
book club, walking group. Joan
Cohen, 01246 417123.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield
Afternoon), first Wednesday of
month, 2pm, at Gosforth Lodge,
Jean Jackson, 01246 410309.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dron Woodhouse),
meets St Andrew’s Church, third Friday of
month, 10am, Angela Hick, 01246 291730.
Barlow, Newbold and District WI, third
Thursday of month, 3.30pm, Loundsley
Green Community Centre,
janetvirag@hotmail.com
Drone Roses, Dronfield WI, meets
third Wednesday of month, Gosforth
Lodge, Cliffe Park, 7.30pm, contact via
Facebook.
Dronfield WI, meets second Tuesday of
month, St Andrew’s, Pentland Road
7.30pm, Ann Smith, 07967 139697.
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Young People
Derbyshire Army Cadet Force, ACF
Centre, Littlemoor, Eckington, 01332
772025, armycadets.com
1890 Dronfield Air Training Corps,
Hartington Road, Dronfield, parade nights
Monday, Wednesday, 7.30pm-9.30pm,
dronfieldcadets.co.uk
Boys Brigade, Coal Aston Methodist
Church, Tony Drury-Smith, 07930 177764,
bb@coalastonmethodist.org.uk
Dronfield District Scout Council, District
Commissioner, David Godwin, 01246
792043, Scout Council chairman Nick
Marwood, 07748 321879.
enquiries@dronfieldscouts.org.uk
Holmesfield Scouts, Richard Wilkinson,
01246 412576.
Dronfield District Girl Guiding, numerous
Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups,
girlguidingderbyshire.org.uk
1st Dronfield Rangers, Tuesdays,
7.30pm, Gorsey Brigg Scout Hut, Becky
Gains, 07818 067868, michaelgains
@aol.com
Monday Night Youth Group, Oaks
Community Church, for Y7-13, Monday,
7-8.30pm, term-time.
St John Ambulance Cadets, Dronfield
Division, 0370 0104950, sja.org.uk
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New look for Sindelfingen Park
A
N exciting new ‘flagship’ park is to be unveiled in
Dronfield in 2023 at Sindelfingen Park.
Dronfield Town Council has been working with a specialist
company to provide five zones containing a wide range of
equipment, from traditional items such as swings, slides and
roundabouts to the latest four-seater carousel, an agility trail and
a tower with a track ride.
Accessibility and inclusivity have been key in the whole design
with the creation of a safe, single continuous surfaced area with
pathways connecting the various zones to ensure easy links to
the most usable items.
The Town Council has accepted the terms of an offer letter and
grant agreement from NE Derbyshire District Council for
£150,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Town Council
will fund the remaining £50,000 to secure the total project cost of
£200,000.
Chair of the Parks Committee, Coun Kevin Tait explained: “As a
council, we are committed to investing in facilities for young
people of all ages and abilities. The new Sindelfingen Park will
be home to a fantastic range of innovative and inclusive play
equipment, bringing all children together in Dronfield's new
flagship park. The final designs are amazing and my thanks go
to the councillors on the parks committee, our council officers
and the design team at Kompan.”
Kompan was chosen at an earlier tender process as the supplier
for the five new activity areas. There will be a new fenced and
fully-surfaced toddler area, a redesigned junior area and an
extended teenage area. A new fitness area will be in close
Parks Committee members Coun Kevin Tait (centre) with
Coun Martin Hanrahan and Coun Susan Burkitt
proximity to a newly-laid basketball court to promote a sense of
sport and activity for teenagers and adults. A new kickabout zone
will include a steel goal in an open green space to promote ball
games for all ages.
Consideration has been given to sustainability and “closing the
loop” where resources are sourced from recycled materials.
Kompan use recycled materials in more than 70% of their
products, of which 95% are recycled at the end of their lifespan.
Work on the park will commence mid-February and full details of
the design, equipment and finished park can be found at
Dronfield.gov.uk.
A glimpse of the future... Plans for
the new look Sindelfingen Park
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Our passion for planting
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Above: Colourful allotment site off Gomersal Lane
Below: Healthy vegetable plants at The Hut, Snape Hill
The history and concept of Dronfield
Horticultural Society is lost in the mists of time
but it has been quietly supporting the greenfingered
people of S18 for many decades
A
LLOTMENTS have always been popular in Dronfield
and each site currently has a waiting list.
Maxine Hayter is one of the keen volunteers and she says:
“Since the lockdowns, combined with the health benefits of
outdoor exercise, and people worrying about the rising costs of
food, enquiries have dramatically increased, which is lovely.”
The Society manages four sites on behalf of Dronfield Town
Council. Rents are paid annually, with the voluntary aspect of
the management helping to ensure prices are fair and
affordable.
Added Maxine: “The main criteria for being considered for an
allotment are that you live in the S18 postcode area, you can
commit time each week to maintain and develop your plot, and
that you understand that a plot is to be used for growing
vegetables and fruit, flowers to a lesser degree, and you cannot
lawn any of your plot.
“Each site has additional responsibilities unique to itself, but
these are discussed if you are invited to visit a plot with a view to
renting.”
The Hut is also based on Snape Hill Crescent, backing onto the
allotment site there. Once you’ve been it’s easy to find, but the
trick is to approach from the Sheffield Road end of Snape Hill
Crescent, not the one nearer Green Lane.
“We are one of Dronfield’s best kept secrets, to be honest,”
said Maxine.
“Membership is not tied to being an allotment holder; if you
want to grow something, we can help. Items to help with your
growing successes are available at the Hut on Sundays from
9.30-11.30am and also on Tuesdays and Saturdays in April and
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Items on offer from The Hut
The Horticultural Society is run by a group of volunteers who
have three main aims:
1. Manage the four allotments sites in S18 on behalf of Dronfield
Town Council.
2. Provide high quality products for sale to members at the
Horticultural Society shop (affectionally known as The Hut).
3. Continue to promote and increase the number of members
of the society.
“We are a membership offer, not retail, but as membership of
the society is £2 per year - only £1 if you are over 60 - we really
do represent excellent value for money.
“Our offer is based on quality, and you can usually tell when we
are open in the growing season as there are queues for the car
park, and residents on Snape Hill Crescent often see people
wandering up and down the road with wheelbarrows full of
compost and plants!”
In recent years, The Society has grasped the 21st century with
both hands. Card payments were introduced a couple of years
ago, a newsletter goes out regularly with the latest offers, advice
and sometimes recipes; the Society is on Facebook and Twitter,
and the team members are happy to visit other groups to discuss
their ideology and offer. They also attend the annual Dronfield
Gala.
Now is a great time to join Dronfield Horticultural Society. You
have time to plan your growing year, ask your questions, and
ensure 2023 will be the best year you have ever had for
gardening. Why not pop along for a chat?
You will find Dronfield Horticultural Society at Snape Hill
Crescent. Approach via Thirlmere Drive, off Snape Hill Lane.
Once on Thirlmere, take the first right, onto Snape Hill Crescent.
The Hut is approx 500 yards up on the right hand side, directly
after the maisonettes.
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recent Derbyshire Alert and
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W
E are working closely with Derbyshire County
Council highways and other key partners such as
Dronfield Town Council to look at locations of concern
across the town and surrounding area.
Some of these locations have included Green Lane, Snape Hill
Lane, Stonelow Road and other locations where we are
investigating highways concerns. The aim is for these locations to
be reviewed and we will seek to make appropriate changes where
appropriate.
Parking remains a concern to residents and visitors to the town
and we, as a team, are visiting and advising vehicle owners of
their parking behaviour.
We are also taking appropriate enforcement action, especially
around parking on zig-zags and hazardous parking.
Some residents have raised concerns about anti-social
behaviour relating to young people. These locations include
Pentland Road shops, Sindelfingen Park and other areas.
We have been working very hard behind the scenes to identify
young people responsible and taking appropriate actions.
Sometimes this leads to education or restorative actions or, on
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Fishing for photographs
Dronfield
Eye delights
in publishing
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D
ESPITE its colourful plumage, the kingfisher is
one of the most elusive British birds to spot. And
if you want to photograph one you are likely to need
hours of dedication and patience... and a good deal
of luck.
Living by quiet, still or slow-flowing water such as lakes,
canals and streams, the kingfisher doesn’t usually take
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surveys the water for its lunch.
However, here at Dronfield Eye we’ve recently been sent not
one, but two selections of kingfisher images taken by talented
Dronfield photographers.
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The three photographs at the top of this page were taken by
veteran local ornithologist Norman Crowson.
Said Norman: “All were taken at Top Hill Low reserve at
Driffield in Yorkshire. They show the kingfisher diving,
emerging with a fish and then devouring it back on its perch.”
Mark Howarth is another regular contributor to Dronfield Eye
and these photographs (opposite page) feature another
hungry kingfisher. Again he spotted it on a trip to Yorkshire,
this time at Denaby Ings, near Doncaster.”
If you want to find your own kingfisher, you don’t have to
travel too far as they have been spotted on the River Drone
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Pictures:
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Thanks for everything, Dronfield!
The Dronfield community is
known for its kindness so it’s no
surprise that many residents
responded to a call to open their
homes for refugees fleeing the
war in Ukraine. In turn, Ukrainian
guests being hosted have taken
an active role in local life.
Deborah Wain reports
I
T was just over a year ago that
Dronfield Homes for Ukraine group
was established to help match local
people with those leaving Ukraine via
the government scheme.
As refugees began settling into their new
homes, there was overwhelming support
from individuals, groups and local
businesses to ensure they received a warm
welcome.
There are now more than 60 Ukrainian
people in Dronfield and its surrounding
areas and, as the group’s Claire Marshall
Wilks reports, Dronfield’s Ukrainian
community has gone from strength to
strength in recent months.
She said: “Our guests are taking an active
role in our community - working in local
schools, coffee shops, hotels, factories,
offices and attending schools and colleges;
many are seeking to further improve their
English language but so much progress has
already been made.
“The children in the community range from
nursery age to sixth-formers and have been
supported and welcomed into the local
schools. Many of the children are also
keeping up their Ukrainian schooling online
ready for their return.”
Claire said Ukrainian families had been
embracing local events such as the King’s
Proclamation following the death of HM
Queen Elizabeth II, which they had found
interesting as there is no monarchy in
Ukraine.
Remembrance Day commemorations were
particularly poignant, given many of the
Ukrainian families in attendance have
relatives in occupied areas.
However, guests enjoyed happier
occasions such as the Christmas lights
switch-on and market, decorating a tree for
the Parish Church’s Christmas tree festival,
and attending the Great Fire of Dronfield on
Bonfire Night.
Claire continued: “They have been making
friends with local people, socialising with
the Dronfield community, going on school
residential trips, attending a local Cub group to educate on
Ukrainian customs and foods to help with a badge and joining
extra-curricular clubs in the area, such as Okami Jiu Jitsu and
rugby.
“Some have also been further afield to do sightseeing, with
Dronfield Ukrainians celebrating
the Orthodox Church Christmas
on January 7th
Stonehenge, Big Ben, Buckingham
Palace and the coast being particular
highlights.”
In January, there was a party organised by
Dronfield Homes for Ukraine group at the
Peel Centre to celebrate Orthodox
Christmas Day.
Guests each took a plate, so dishes
ranged from traditional Ukrainian pancakes,
herring salad and cakes, to English buffet
favourites such as turkey sandwiches,
cheese and pineapple on sticks, and a
chocolate log.
Some people wore traditional Ukrainian
embroidered shirts called Vyshyvanka and a
snow machine and games followed.
“Our guests here left their families never
imagining they would be apart for
Christmas. As news reports show us, the
situation in Ukraine is still extremely
difficult.
“There are frequent sirens to warn people
stay indoors in apartment basements, and
power outages can mean that it is difficult
to stay in touch with loved ones. The
weather is cold and will get colder yet,”
added Claire.
One guest said: “Our English family and
your community have helped us to adapt
here and have done a lot for us.”
Another commented: “We found Dronfield
a very beautiful place for living, because it’s
cosy and picturesque with its hills and
forests! But the most beautiful in this town
are warm, kind and welcoming people!”
Thanks were expressed to the
Dronfield community for help in keeping
Ukrainians safe.
For more information on the Dronfield Homes for Ukraine group,
or if you think you can help in some way, visit the Dronfield
Homes for Ukraine Facebook group; or contact
clwilks@hotmail.co.uk or Claire Marshall Wilks on Facebook.
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THERE have been a lot of recent news stories
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serious injuries in 2022.
Are e-Scooters actually legal?
It is legal to buy, sell or own an e-scooter. However, unless
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be used on private land, with the land-owner’s permission.
E-scooters are classed as “powered transporters”, meaning
they are treated in the same way as motor vehicles and
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Riding a privately-owned e-scooter on public roads is set to
be legalised across the UK, under the upcoming Transport
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We don’t know when this law will be passed though, as the
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If you have been injured by a privately-owned scooter then,
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However, it is unlikely that the owner/rider will be insured,
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Dronfield’s twin town, Sindelfingen
Twinning date
D
RONFIELD Town Twinning Federation
holds its Annual General Meeting in
Dronfield Civic Hall at 7pm, on Tuesday, 21st
February.
Dronfield has an association with the German town
of Sindelfingen going back to 1981. Last autumn, a
citizen’s visit was made to Dronfield by Sindelfingen
residents.
Those attending t the meeting will hear about the
organisation’s activities over the last year, and plans
and ideas for the future.
OLUNTEERS are being sought to get involved in
the Dronfield 2gether initiative.
The main role of Dronfield 2gether is to serve as an information
hub, both at bi-monthly meetings and for residents wanting to
know about local services.
Co-ordinator, Shelley Hinson, said calls come in from health and
social care organisations and other services and charities, as well
as from individuals requesting their help.
She said: “At our meetings we invite various visitors who wish to
share their experiences or details of the organisation they work
for.
“They may just want to raise awareness in our area about the
work they do, or they may need to join forces with other
individuals who come to our meetings.
“The meetings provide a safe space for us to discuss what is
happening in Dronfield and for
the various D2G Champions to
express concerns or ask for help
with getting the word out about
their group’s events.
“It also gives individuals chance
to express their views and ideas,
forming positive ways and
exciting possibilities for working
together in the future.
“We are grateful for all the D2G
Champions who have been
coming to our meetings over the
past year to support our aims, our
purpose and our goals.”
The many subjects discussed
during 2022 included the Life
Project, the Community Market,
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Money to spend on
community pride projects
T
HE local area could benefit from a smarter appearance
following NE Derbyshire District Council being awarded
£2.5million UK Shared Prosperity funding.
The authority is to spend this on initiatives to improve the district’s parks, play
areas, shop fronts, tourism offer and business support, amongst other
improvements over the coming years.
The funding will be used to ‘level up’ across NE Derbyshire, addressing
geographical inequalities, and also build pride across the whole district.
The council will deliver initiatives across the district that meet the UKSPF
programme investment priorities of Communities and Place, Local Business
and People and Skills.
Over the next two years, the council will invest in projects to make
improvements to the public realm, shop fronts, parks, play areas, routeways,
village halls and community hubs.
It will also promote local tourism, provide support for businesses, social and
financial inclusion activities, green skills training for local workers, and youth
activities to address antisocial behaviour. Initiatives will include grant schemes,
commissioned activities and focused financial support.
Cabinet member for Leisure and Communications, Coun Alan Powell, said:
“We are delighted to have received this money which we will use to make a
visible difference to our district.
“We have already launched the first round of our Quality Parks and Play
Areas grant scheme and we are now pleased to launch the second round as
well as the Village Halls and Community Venues and Inclusive Communities
schemes.”
Details of grant schemes and other initiatives will be publicised on the
Council’s website, ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.
Town’s community information hub
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and the Climate Action Group.
Looking ahead, Shelley hopes more volunteers will join
Dronfield 2gether, especially in IT and promotion.
Initiatives she hopes to take forward are: to form a nutrition
and healthy eating group; improve connectivity in Dronfield via
community transport, and to use Dronfield Community Market,
of which she is chair, as a way
of enabling people to meet
to socialise.
Last year, Dronfield
2gether received an award
from Dronfield Civic Society
in recognition of its
significant contribution to
supporting the health and
wellbeing of Dronfield
residents.
For more information, or to
get involved, call Shelley on
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E all know that Dronfield is surrounded by beautiful woodland, but
the town has its fair share of beautiful individual trees too, offering
splashes of colour all year long. See how many of these you recognise:
1, Signs of Autumn at Lucas Gardens; 2, Weeping Willow at Quoit Green; 3, a
corner of Cliffe Park; 4, Dronfield Cemetery; 5, Springtime at Manor Barn Garden;
6, Roadside tree at Hallowes Lane / Chesterfield Road junction; 7, Outside
Sainsbury’s at Wreakes Lane; 8, Flowering Cherry blossom at Dronfield Cemetery;
9, Lucas Gardens; 10, Mature trees at Cliffe Park; 11, Spectacular colours at
Farwater Lane; 12, Memorial tree at Library Gardens; 13, Tropical trees at Lea Road;
14, Wreakes Lane colours; 15, Cliffe Park Willow. Pictures: Deborah Wain & Mike Firth
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From Apperknowle Chapel
John Dethick, who was born
in 1915 and spent much of
his life in Dronfield, was an
accomplished classical singer.
His daughter Janet Kinrade
Dethick has written a book
about his remarkable life.
Deborah Wain reports
to the Albert Hall
John Dethick’s
remarkable life story
has been published
by his daughter
L
ITTLE could newspaper boy
Archie Dethick have imagined,
as he trudged up the hill from
Unstone to Apperknowle with his
daily consignment, that 20 years on
he would be standing on the stage
of the Royal Albert Hall in London,
one of the four soloists at the
Salute to Victory concert, following
the Second World War.
It was an early performance in a
remarkable career which saw Archie,
who became known by his second
name
John, perform with esteemed musical
outfits at renowned venues in the UK
and abroad.
Archebald John was born in Henley-on-
Thames to Derbyshire parents, and as a
small boy returned to the family’s former
home village of Apperknowle with his
father Walter and his wife Alice (née Swift), together with four
of his siblings.
Walter had inherited a property - Highfield House - and land
from his father George, and on this land was a coal mine.
Sadly, it was in this mine that Walter met his death in 1921 when
Archie was only six years old.
Although he won a scholarship to Dronfield Grammar School,
there was no money to spare for Archie's education, and he
found a job as a wagon repairer at the Staveley Works, in
Chesterfield.
At that time, social life in Apperknowle revolved around the
Methodist Chapel, and Archie's singing career began there.
The organist encouraged him to join Dronfield Choral Society,
where he met his future wife, Mollie Kinrade Shirt, who came
from a musical family. Mollie’s cousin, Harold Fearnehough,
encouraged Archie to have his voice trained and he and three
other members of the society - Walter Hardwick, Albert Bennett
and Joe Wheatley - formed a group known as the Belton
Singers. It was with them that Archie took part in his first of many
broadcasts in March, 1939. At the time he was singing under his
first name, but shortly afterwards he began to use his second
name.
When war broke out, mending railway wagons was classed as
a reserved occupation, hence John was exempt from military
service.
Important engagements started to come in during 1944, when
he substituted the bass soloist at short notice in two
performances of the Messiah, conducted by Sir Malcolm
Sargent, the first with the Liverpool Philharmonic and the
second, in Manchester, with the Halle Orchestra and Chorus,
the Huddersfield Choral Society and the Sheffield
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Philharmonic Society.
After the war there was
the Royal Albert Hall
performance, in 1946, and
John had two seasons in
London with Sadler's Wells
Opera. At this time, he
began studying with Roy
Henderson, who advised
him to devote himself to
the concert platform if he
wished to have a long
career. So, to the delight of
his wife Mollie and the
eternal thanks of his
daughter Janet, he left
London behind to return to
Dronfield, and the couple
built a house on Oxclose
Drive, Dronfield
Woodhouse.
Interestingly, the property
was on land bequeathed to
them by Mollie's aunt, Hilda Fearnehough, two doors away from
William Levick, a familiar name in Dronfield.
Census records show William, who lived from 1865 to 1949, at
one time served as clerk to the School Board, presumably
leading to the local primary school to be named after him.
William and wife Lilly were close friends with the musical Shirts
and John and Mollie had their wedding reception at the Levicks’
home. Janet still treasures a silver mug gifted to her by William
when she was baptised in 1944.
Back to John’s career; in 1949 and 1950, he spent two seasons
at The Spa in Scarborough with Joyce Elshaw under the baton of
Kneale Kelley, who then engaged him to sing in two concerts
celebrating the opening of the Royal Festival Hall in 1951. From
then on, John’s career on the concert platform was assured.
After an audition in 1953, he appeared regularly on BBC Radio.
The BB Genome records 39 appearances, and there are two
others in which his surname is spelt wrongly as Dethic and
Dedhick.
During the third quarter of the last century, John sang with all
the major British orchestras on the concert platform and was a
frequent visitor to the Republic of Ireland, singing and
broadcasting from Dublin. He also sang in most of the cathedrals
in England and Wales, being regarded by many critics as the
best interpreter of the main role in Mendelssohn's Elijah. Despite
this, he was never invited to make a commercial recording,
though his engagements to sing both Elijah and Messiah with
Ambassador's College, St Alban's, led not only to a recording of
excerpts from the Messiah but also to two engagements to sing
with them in California.
John began teaching in Sheffield during the 1950s with Mollie,
a piano teacher in her own right, accompanying the pupils

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Initially he rented a studio at Wilson Peck in the town centre,
but latterly moved to a room on the premises of Endcliffe
Methodist Church. His most successful pupil was Chesterfield
bass John Tranter, who sang opera on the word stage, including
a performance of Peter Grimes at La Scala, Milan, and another at
the Teatro San Carlo, Naples.
John went on teaching right up to a week before his death in
2000 and Mollie continued as a piano teacher until she reached
the ripe old age of 95.
For ten years, John was president of the Sheffield Bach Society,
for whom he made regular appearances under their conductor,
Roger Bullivant. Many up-and-coming young soloists who
performed in the society's concerts studied at some time with
him. He was president of the society for ten years and gave his
last concert with them, the St John Passion, in March, 1985, a
week before his 70th birthday.
Janet said: ''After many years of requesting it, I finally
persuaded my father to make a recording of his life story. He
said, after it was finished, that he could hardly believe that he
had achieved all that. As in many cases, people possess talents
of which they are unaware, and it is only through good fortune
that these talents come to light.
“My father had to thank not only the organist at Apperknowle
Methodist Chapel but also the fact that, being late for his first
rehearsal with Dronfield Choral Society and hearing that the
music had already started, he plucked up courage to enter:
standing timorously outside the door, he reasoned that he'd
walked all that way from Apperknowle on purpose, and so he
pushed it slightly ajar. Sitting on the front row of the sopranos
was a girl with whom he fell in love at first sight, my mother
Mollie, so in he went, and I am here to tell the tale.''
Janet, who now lives in Italy and has written a number of books,
remains fiercely proud of her Derbyshire roots.
Her latest book ‘Before whom I stand: John Dethick Bass-
Baritone’ tells her father’s story. It also contains a list of
engagements, showing the date, venue, work, soloists and
orchestra, choir, accompanist and conductor, compiled from
John's programme collection.
The title is available from Lulu.com and Amazon and a copy will
also be available in Dronfield, Chesterfield and Matlock libraries.
There is more information on the website
johndethickbassbaritone.com which also includes an excerpt
from an amateur recording of Elijah made with Dronfield Choral
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Places of Worship 2023
Fifty reasons to celebrate
It’s half a century since Dronfield changed
forever with the development of the Gosforth
Valley housing estate and the building of the
Civic Centre. 2023 will see several businesses
and organisations celebrate their 50th
anniversary, including one of the town’s busiest
churches. Mike Firth reports
O
NE celebration isn’t enough for the congregation of
St Andrew’s Church this year. They are planning to
mark their 50th anniversary in 50 different ways.
The worshipping community was set up in a house on Pentland
Road in November, 1972, but grew very quickly and a building
was commissioned and completed in 1973, opening on 30th
November.
It was an inspired vision by four denominations to have a single
group of worshipping Christians in the then new housing
development of the Gosforth Valley - said at the time to be the
St Andrew’s School’s first intake of children in 1973. Can you recognise yourself?
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largest private housing development in Europe. The Church of
England provided the land and the Methodist and United
Reformed Church were the other two sponsoring denominations.
Support was also given by the Wesleyan Reform Church.
Over the past 50 years, St Andrew’s has provided a centre for
Christian worship, especially for young families who were the
dominant demographic in the 1970s and 80s, but latterly to a
much more mixed age community. It has always open for groups
to book rooms for community activities, so it truly became a
community church.
Two initiatives during the build in 1973 have helped define St
Andrew’s and extend the offer to the community. First, the church
is an unconventional construction providing rooms that can be
used by a variety of community groups on weekdays and
Saturdays. These have included a whole range of meetings,
uniformed organisations, the clinic for the district nurse and midwife,
parties, choirs, dancing groups and lifestyle classes such as
pilates and weight management. There have been toddler groups
and currently St Andrew’s Pre-school, as well as the church’s own
run activities. There are now children attending groups whose
grandparents attended as children themselves.
A second initiative was physically
joining the church with St Andrew’s
Church of England and Methodist
Voluntary Aided Primary School.
This meant the school and church
could work together and share
facilities. But it is more than a
physical link.
The church provides many of the
foundation governors (with some
from other churches in the town) and
the school and church work together
on many joint projects.
The school opened in September,
1973, so look out for celebrations
there too this coming year.
The church is celebrating the past
but more importantly looking to the
future by offering a range of new
activities. The goal is to organise
and enjoy 50 activities this year –
some new, and some re-visited.
One special event which has
already taken place provided an
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St Andrew’s
Church Nativity
for Christmas. A stable was constructed outside the church, with all the things
you would expect to see. Nativity period costumes were provided and
families were invited to dress up and have their photograph taken in the
stable setting, seated on bales of hay with a manger in the centre. Joining
them in each photograph was one of two donkeys which arrived from South
Wingfield.
Another early celebratory event was an evening of
folk songs by Ian Price and friends Nigel Corbett and
Neil McKay. Their band is called Some Antics. Ian is
also the associate minister at St Andrew’s. £640 from
the event has been sent to a Ukraine appeal, with gift
aid bringing it up to £800. More is still being received.
St Andrew’s has begun holding a free children’s
clothes and toys exchange event once a month, on
Friday mornings, in one of the church’s rooms. People
donate clothing and toys their children have
outgrown and others can come along and pick what
they would like to use. This is organised by Helen
Hudson and Phil and Wendy Bungay.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, David
Blackburn assisted Rev Paul Mellars in requesting and
collecting warm clothes to donate to refugees being
housed at present in the old Sandpiper Hotel at
Sheepbridge. This led to links being set up with
churches and refugee groups in Chesterfield,
especially the Methodist NE Derbyshire circuit, so that
awareness of needs can be spread more widely.
In January, Jenny Whittaker arranged a Board
games for the Bored afternoon for adults and
especially children in the second week of the
Christmas holidays. Also new, the first of St Andrew’s
new monthly Faith, Fun and Food @4 for families took
place on 22nd January.
More events are already planned for the coming
months, including a show to support needy
communities in Nepal. You can read about that on
page 80 of this Directory.
There is also an outline plan to revitalise Beating the
Bounds, an old tradition with a modern twist. Watch
out for news of the plans in a couple of months time.
If you or your family were involved in any of the
Ian Price, Nigel
Corbett and Neil
McKay
activities at St Andrew’s over the past 50 years, the church would love to
hear from you. If you wish to find out more about plans for this year, visit the
St Andrew’s Community Church website. You are guaranteed a warm
welcome at any of the events and activities, services to the communities,
social events and church services – and the donkeys may well return!
With thanks to Donald King
Apperknowle Methodist Church
High Street, Apperknowle. Rev James Morley,
01246 412303, revjamesmorley @outlook.com
Coal Aston Methodist Church
Eckington Road, Coal Aston. Rev James Morley,
01246 412303, revjamesmorley @outlook.com
Coal Aston Wesleyan
Reform Church
Brown Lane, Coal Aston. Muriel Stonehewer,
01246 415525.
Cowley Mission and Vine
Fellowship
Brian Mason, 01246 419386, Sundays 10.30am.
Dronfield Baptist Church
Stubley Lane, Dronfield. Rev Andy Gore, 01246
291856, minister@dronfield baptist.co.uk.
Dronfield Christadelphian Church
Peel Centre, High Street, Dronfield.
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Holy Spirit Roman
Catholic Church
Stonelow Road, Dronfield. 01246 413094.
Kingdom Hall of
Jehova’s Witnesses
12A Princess Rd, Dronfield, 01246 906414.
Oaks Community Church
Lea Road, Dronfield. 01246 414448, www.oakscc.org.uk
St Andrew’s Community Church
Pentland Road, Gosforth Valley. Rev Paul Mellars, 07505
548691. vicar@staccd.org.uk Associate Minister Rev
Ian Price, revian@staccd.org.uk
Parish Church of St John
the Baptist
Church Street, Dronfield. Parish office, 01246 412328.
St Lawrence Church, Barlow
Hackney Lane, Barlow. Rev Sarah Colver, 07975 689403,
priest@barlowchurch.org.uk
St Mary’s Church, Unstone
Crow Lane, Unstone. Rev Paul Mellars, 01246 731906.
vicar@staccd.org.uk
St Paul’s Methodist Church
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revjamesmorley@outlook.com
St Philip’s Church, Holmesdale
Falcon Road, Dronfield. Rev Ian Webb, 0114 299714.
ian.webb@dwhparish.org.uk Curate, Elliot George,
07510 728140, elliot@dwhparish.org.uk
St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield
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0114 2991714. ian.webb@dwhparish.org.uk
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Dronfield Directory 2023
Jan’s hobby takes flight
Jan Bartlett, of Holmesfield, is
a passionate wood carver,
especially of wild birds. She
tells Deborah Wain more about
her fascinating hobby
A
S the daughter of a cabinet
maker, Jan Bartlett developed a
love of wood during her childhood
in Plymouth.
“I’d be the one in my dad’s shed
touching things, and I think that’s where
my interest started,” she said.
Fast forward to Jan’s days as a student
when she would supplement her income
by sanding back old darkly-stained tables
to reveal the beautiful grain of the wood
beneath.
However, it wasn’t until her retirement
following a career in the Women’s Royal
Air Force and later in education and youth
services, that Jan finally got around to
realising a burning desire to learn wood
carving.
By then she was living locally and in
2016 decided to join Dronfield Wood
Carving Club, which meets at Henry
Fanshawe School.
Jan found immediate encouragement
and help from fellow members, including
the late John Oldale, who was then
chairman.
Improved
The first thing Jan made was a leaf,
carved out of soft lime wood, and she
gradually improved, although making
plenty of mistakes along the way!
A real turning point came in 2018 when
she called in at ‘a bird fair’ at the
Agricultural Business Centre, in Bakewell.
Actually, it was a display of work by
members of The British Decoy & Wildfowl
Carvers Association.
Jan said: “I entered that room and it
changed my life. I saw all of these birds
carved from wood and I thought ‘Wow!’
“Until then, I hadn’t known anybody who A bird in the hand... Jan Bartlett with a carved peregrine falcon
carved birds. I love birds and I’m a keen
Jan joined the Trent Valley Bird Carvers group for a while and
bird watcher so I wanted to have a go. And from there I’ve got
produced her first bird carving - a decorative nuthatch.
addicted!”
“I remember holding it in my hand and being thrilled that I had
The association promotes and develops the art of wild bird
created the shape of a bird. I was amazed at what I could
carving and hosts the British Bird Carving Championships and
achieve,” she commented.
annual competitions each year in Bakewell.
Then she attempted an interpretative piece – a stunning tern.
There are three styles of carving– decoy, decorative and
Both artworks won Jan gold medals in novice classes at the
interpretive. The decoy style reflects the origins of the art when
BDWCA annual competitions.
decoys were made as a hunting aid, although today decoys are
She has since earned a bronze medal in an intermediate class
mainly used for weighing, ringing and checking general health of
and she also finished first in a class in a virtual competition run
a species. Carvings must depict the salient features of birds but
by the Wildfowl Carving Association in the United States during
may be of quite a simple design.
the pandemic.
Decorative carvings, on the other hand, aim to recreate lifelike
The art is hugely popular in America, where the decorative side
depictions down to the finest detail and dimension.
primarily originates.
At the other end of the scale is interpretive work, allowing
While she is pleased to win competitions, Jan says it is a love of
artists freedom to produce a representation of a bird.
carving that spurs her on.
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Greater spotted woodpecker and nuthatch
Her own process of turning a block of wood into a bird artwork involves a mix
of hand and machine tools.
The first stage is the carving itself, next the intricate feathers are burned into
the wood. If the carving is to be painted, it is done with multiple washes of
colour.
Working in harmony with the natural properties of the wood is key. It can take
Jan into the hundreds of hours to finish a piece.
Jan’s latest work in progress is an American Peregrine falcon begun on a
course in Vermont with one of the world’s leading carvers Floyd Scholz. The
course attracted carvers from all over the United States with the falcon
fashioned out of tupelo – a soft wood found in the US.
Jan describes her hobby as “therapeutic and fairly inexpensive” - with patience
being the overriding requirement.
She is keen for people to have a go themselves, stressing she had no initial
sense of what it would be possible for her to create.
She said: “There are lots of books and other guidance out there to help.”
Jan’s ultimate aim is to start a bird carving club locally, if there is sufficient
interest.
Meanwhile, now chairman of Dronfield Wood Carving Club, Jan and other
members hope more people will join them.
The club meets mainly during term time on Wednesdays, from 6.30-8.30pm in
Henry Fanshawe’s woodworking department, with membership for the year £21
plus a fee of £4 each weekly session attended.
Prospective members get the first two weeks free of charge to see if they like
it. Wood and tools are initially supplied for them and, if they like the set-up,
then they can join the club after that.
The group is open to those aged 18 and above but it may be possible to
include younger members if specifically organised and agreed through the
club’s committee.
For more information, contact Jan on 07773 950640.
More of Jan’s work
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Traditional newsagents
and convenience store
Breakfasts • Baps • Toasted Teacakes
Sandwiches • Paninis • Lasagne • Lunches
Afternoon Teas • Cakes • Scones • Pastries
Everyone is welcome to come along and
enjoy traditional home cooked food.
Unit 12, Civic Centre, Dronfield 01246 415000
6 Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD 01246 290423
Previously McColls, next door to Cards & Gifts
Open Monday to Saturday 6am to 6pm
and Sundays 6am to 4pm
Freshly baked baguettes and pastries
Newspapers and magazines home delivery
Sandwiches, bread and cakes
Toiletries
Traditional sweet shop sweets
Stationery supplies
Pack and post products
Fresh coffee bean machine now in store
- hot chocolate and decaf also available
Milk, cheese and yoghurt
Bacon
Tinned and jarred foods
Alcohol and tobacco
Lottery and cash machine
Love is in the air at
• Valentine cards
• Gourmet chocolates
• Valentine flowers
• Red roses
• Valentine helium balloons
• Valentine gifts and soft toys
• Fragranced candles
• Gift wrap and bags
& so much more....
All party wear still available and we have a
complete stock of celebration cards on display
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Unit 5, Dronfield Civic Centre, S18 1PD
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Children make our jobs so special
Martyn Cooper,
headteacher at
Dronfield Henry
Fanshawe School,
explains why so
many staff go
beyond the basics
of school life to
ensure that children
can participate in a
wealth of activities,
events and learning
W
INTER is upon us as I write this article. With this
comes the cold snaps, the frosty mornings, the
promise of snow and the joy of wrapping up warm in
scarves, gloves and a vast array of colourful and funky
bobble hats.
Although immensely cold, the school children of Dronfield and
the surrounding villages wear a happy smile buried beneath
their layers as they enter through school gates across the area
to participate in learning and enrichment activities with their
friends, wanting ever more to be able to grow, develop and
become someone special.
This time of year means so much to the staff of all of the
Partnership of Dronfield Schools (PODS). The learning that is
planned in the curriculum continues to build on the foundations
set in previous lessons, but has the magical twist of the
Christmas and New Year period.
Special assemblies, school productions, carol concerts,
Christmas Fayres, end-of-year quizzes and a raft of spectacular
craft activities, that grandparents in particular cannot wait to put
on display in their homes, are the order of the day.
This all means so much because we know, as staff, how
important memories are. School has many purposes, but one
that is so important is the creation of opportunities and
experiences that stay with people for the rest of their lives.
This is why so many staff go beyond the basics of school life to
ensure that the children of our communities can participate in a
wealth of activities, events and learning that enables them to
fully appreciate and acknowledge the rich tapestry of life.
As we stand on the school gates on frosty mornings, wrapped
up warm in scarves, gloves and the bobble hat of the day, we
smile back beneath our layers with immense pride at the
children who make our jobs the most special in the world.
T
HE Gatsby benchmarks is a framework developed to
support secondary schools and colleges in providing
students with the best possible careers education and
guidance.
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School has been recommended to
be re-accredited as having fully met all eight Gatsby
Benchmarks, with the assessor describing the school’s
provision and students as “Exemplary”. The school continues to
hold the Career Mark Gold standard.
Said assistant head Kevin Pickles: “This puts us in a very small
percentage of schools nationally - single figures.”
DRONFIELD HENRY FANSHAWE SCHOOL
Success with Care
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School strives to provide a high quality educational experience for all students,
through an enriching curriculum that enables them to acquire a deep knowledge of the world in which
they live, so that they can develop a love for learning and can thrive personally, economically and
academically, in life. The school aims to engage and inspire the students of today, from Y7 to Y13, to grow
and develop into rounded citizens that become positive, caring and successful members of society and are
equipped to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Headteacher: Mr M J Cooper
GREEN LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 2FZ
01246 412372
admin@dhfs.uk
www.dhfs.uk
@DHFSUpdate
The following core principles embody the ethos of Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and the learning
environment that we aim to achieve:
• Develop students into happy, caring, healthy, confident, courteous, articulate and independent
learners with a strong moral compass, who can succeed in life
• Ensure students demonstrate the DHFS 3Rs by being responsible, resilient and reflective
• Offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is inspiring, motivating, challenging and relevant
for all abilities and prepares students for their role as future citizens of the world
• Allow students to experience lessons of the highest quality delivered by dedicated and highly
skilled professionals
• Equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and values to make outstanding progress,
in the broadest sense throughout their school journey, irrespective of starting point and
celebrate and encourage high aspirations both in and out of the classroom
• Deliver care, guidance and pastoral support for all students so that they are safe within a well
ordered and disciplined environment
• Celebrate what makes us unique through embracing diversity and equality of opportunity,
promoting the DHFS family through respect and acceptance
• Develop strong relationships with parents and carers so that an active triangle of partnership
exists between student, school and home
• Work with students, parents, carers and the community to ensure a sense of pride and care in
Dronfield and the wider area.
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Serving the community
for over 20 years
Proud to be a small school...
nurturing big dreams
It is with great pride that I welcome you to our wonderful school, at the heart of our
thriving community in Dronfield. We provide high-quality education for all of our
children, in an inclusive nurturing environment where we are PROUD to develop
confident, independent learners. Ofsted (2018) rates our school as ‘good’,
recognising our passion and commitment to excellence in early education, as well
as our ambition and high expectations.
We offer:
• Nursery for 3-4-year-olds and one-form entry Reception in our EY Unit.
• One-form entry Years 1 and 2 (Key Stage 1)
• Wrap-around care with breakfast, after-school, and a variety of clubs that change
throughout the year according to children's interests and seasonal changes.
What makes us special?
We are passionate about developing the whole child both socially as well as
academically; we empower the children to take ownership of their learning at every
stage of their development; we work in close partnership with families to ensure the
best outcomes for their children; we have excellent learning resources, both inside
the classroom and within our beautiful school grounds, plus a friendly and supportive
parent community; we offer a warm and caring environment where everyone feels
safe and nurtured.
Our commitment to your child:
It is important to us that every child is known and recognised here at Lenthall Infant
and Nursery School, and we are committed to developing your children, so they can
be confident and independent learners.
Igniting an interest in the world:
Our teaching is stimulating and creative and encourages our children to continue
their education outside of school, and become lifelong learners. We want to ignite an
interest in the world around them, and for that interest to lead to fulfilling and
imaginative lives. Learning should be fun and at Lenthall it truly is!
But don't take my word for it, pop along for a tour of our wonderful school. Visits are
always welcome. Mrs. Kerry Moody (Headteacher)
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2HB Telephone 01246 414569
Enquiries@lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk www.lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk
The Avenue
Nursery,
Holmesdale
Infant School,
The Avenue,
Dronfield, S18 2LR
Call Mrs Dawn Curry
on 07836 730444
theavenuenursery@supanet.com
Early years
foundation stage
curriculum delivered
through stimulating play
in a safe environment
by experienced and
qualified staff.
We offer FLEXIBLE CARE for 50
weeks of the year. Hours are available
to suit between 7.45am and 5.30pm,
Monday to Friday.
ALL CHILDREN WELCOME
from 2 to 5 years.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
for eligible 2 year olds and
all 3-4 year olds.
Dronfield Infant School is an amazing place to
learn and work. Visitors often comment on the
vibrant, busy classrooms, our learning areas and
the welcoming, friendly feel of our school.
All of the adults in school work hard to make sure
that all of our children make friends and learn well,
becoming the best that they can be!
For a visit our wonderful school please
or more information about our contact wonderful the school, please office on r 01246 412302
contact our school office to arrange a visit on
www.dronfield-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
01246 412302.
www dronfield-inf derbyshire sch uk
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Oliver’s artwork
D
ERBYSHIRE-based John Palin Ltd, supplier and
distributor of fruit, vegetables and salad, have
special artwork incorporated into the design of their
brand new delivery vehicle.
Nine-year-old Oliver Biggin from William Levick Primary School
won a competition to come up with a special design for the
vehicle. The artwork had to reflect fresh produce, be eyecatching
and colourful.
The competition was run by Derbyshire Catering Service and
Oliver’s image was selected by a panel of judges.
The van arrived at school to show him and his class the artwork
on the van. Palin's presented Oliver with a certificate and trophy.
Be the best you can be!
William Levick Primary School
With a growing commitment to Forest Schools from Nursery
to Y6, a desire to offer a well resourced and culturally
enriching curriculum and a staff team who work to support
every child to succeed academically, socially and
emotionally, we believe our popular school really is a place
where children can experience the best we can offer. Please
contact us or check out our website to find out more!
Balmoral Crescent,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8ZY
Headteacher:
Mrs Corinne Thornton
We offer a wonderful
breakfast and after school club
from nursery upwards
Tel: 01246 418508
info@gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.gorseybrigg.co.uk
Smithy Cro, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8YB
"Pupils try hard in lessons and are enthusiastic about
their learning”
“Pupils are kind, polite and thoughtful towards each
other and adults”
“Pupils achieve well… [they] say they enjoy coming to
school because teachers make learning interesting.”
“Pupils are happy and looked after well. They say their
school is a caring place where everyone looks after each
other”
info@williamlevick.derbyshire.sch.uk
Please call, email or see our
website to find out more
about us!
www.williamlevick.co.uk
0114 289 0670
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Opening Times
Mon-Fri
8.00am-5.00pm
Thurs
8.00am-3.30pm
Registered Charity
No: 1026835
St Andrew’s Pre-School is committed to offering your
children a happy, safe and caring environment in which they
can have equal opportunities to develop to their full potential.
Our pre-school offers a high ratio of qualified,
experienced and friendly staff
LEA Funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds
Nursery Voucher Schemes accepted
Our Oftsed report is good • Flexible Care
We offer 30 hour places subject to eligibility
Pentland Rd, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire S18 8ZQ
Tel: 07814 941343
preschool.dronfield@gmail.com
St. Andrew’s
Church of England
Methodist Aided
Primary School
‘Let love and kindness
be the motivation
behind all that you do’
(1 Corinthians 16:14)
Everyone is welcome
at our
inclusive church school
Pentland Road,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8ZQ
Tel:01246 417 243
enquiries@st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
Please contact us to arrange a visit
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University award
for teacher Julie
A
TEACHER from Dronfield Woodhouse has been
awarded the Inspirational Teaching Mentor of the
Year award from Sheffield Hallam University for her
work in supporting teaching students.
Julie Edwards, who teaches at Spire Infant School on Derby
Road in Chesterfield, was invited to a prize-giving ceremony
and reception where she received a certificate, silver paperweight
and some vouchers.
She also joined the chancellor and senior university academics
to form the VIP platform party on stage at a graduation
ceremony.
“I was extremely proud to watch one of my previous students
graduate,” said Juie, who is English Subject Leader at Spire
Infants.
Julie lives in Dronfield Woodhouse with husband Chris and
daughters Abbie and Jess who are both at university.
She said: “I love my job and I particularly enjoy mentoring
teaching students. I believe that I learn as much from them as
they do from me!
When I was a student teacher, my mentors were very
supportive and I wanted to be able to do the same for my
eventual teaching students.
“Having that person there who believes in you and wants to get
the very best from you makes such a positive difference to what
is an extremely busy and intense course.”
Julie Edwards with her certificate
Celebrating over 40 years
Established 1977
18 Stubley Drive,
Dronfield, S18 8QY
Tel 01246 298184
www.gosforthpreschool.co.uk
Places available for 2,3 and 4 year olds
Up to 30 hours funded places available for 3 and 4 year
olds and up to 15 hours funded places for 2 year olds
Giving your
little people
the
best
start
in life
Registers now open for an immediate start.
Reserve your place now to avoid disappointment
Established since 1988
Open term time offering full day care
for children aged 2 to 5 years
A small, family owned nursery, where family is
at the heart of who we are and shapes all we do.
Qualified, experienced, committed and caring team.
GRADED
‘GOOD IN
ALL AREAS’
by OFSTED
July 2021
Working to the current Early Years Foundation Stage to help children
progress, achieve and exceed their potential.
Offering a variety of recognised activities to help children progress and
grow in all areas of personal development and learning, including
language, literacy, mathematics, physical, creative and social and
emotional skills and personal independence and well-being.
Quiet corner for stories and rest, craft areas for painting, model making
and creative activities, dedicated maths, literacy and writing areas, role
play and imaginative play areas. Private outdoor garden with wet, sand
and mud areas. All offering a secure learning environment.
All staff paediatric first aid trained. Please enquire about any specialist
care. Defibrillator on site.
Nursery Education Funding Entitlement available to eligible 2 year olds.
15 hours Universal Nursery Education Funding for all 3 and 4 year olds
the term following a child’s 3rd birthday and extended to 30 hours if
required and provided meeting eligibility.
Range of childcare vouchers/schemes accepted, including child care
tax credits.
Please email to arrange a virtual tour or phone to have a chat with
one of our friendly members of the team.
274 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1XJ
01246 410778 dronfieldnursery@gmail.com
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Learning today... Leading tomorrow
Unstone
Schools
Federation
We are two small schools with
experienced teams who are passionate
about making learning fun and exciting
for our incredible children.
For further information, please contact us:
Unstone St Mary’s Nursery & Infants - 01246 412096
Unstone Junior School - 01246 413109
info@unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
shire.sch.uk
Learning and
Achieving together
A warm welcome
from Stonelow
Get to know our school by
visiting our website homepage.
Click on the 'Welcome to Stonelow' link.
• Stonelow Road • Dronfield • S18 2EP •
Telephone: 01246 414370
Email: info@dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
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Bringing drama to Dronfield
2023 is a big year for members of local drama group,
Dronfield Players, which is celebrating its 80th
anniversary. John Pashley recalls some highlights
T
HE foundations of Dronfield Players
were laid in the Spring of 1943.
As the World War II entered its fourth year,
many commodities, including petrol, were
rationed, and as the bombs fell on the steel city
of Sheffield, the people of Dronfield were no
longer able to travel into the city to the cinema
or theatre. Thus, David and Rosa Williams set up
a play reading group in Dronfield and as the
Derbyshire Times of 23rd April, 1943 reported:
“Under the auspices of ‘Dronfield Play Reading
Class’ two entertainments were given at the
Infants’ Council School Hall, Dronfield.”
The performances were well received and the
seeds of Dronfield Players were sown. In April,
1944, Dronfield Players produced their first fulllength
play, Mystery at Greenfingers’in Dronfield.
Shortly afterwards, the group received an
invitation to perform the play to army troops in
Penistone – and so the adventure began!
Dronfield Players are proud to be one of the
oldest amateur dramatic societies in the country,
performing continuously for the last 80 years.
The only year in the society’s history in which no Basinful of the Briny (1969) with Roger Bingham, far right
plays were produced was 2020, due to Covid.
which involved dismantling two caravans and rebuilding them on
Members always like to perform a mix of plays including the Civic Hall stage!
dramas, thrillers, comedies and farces, and are not afraid to try They have also had huge successes with some TV favourites:
something different – from ‘Frankenstein’ to Shakespeare to Allo Allo!, Dad’s Army and Hi De Hi.
Cheshire Cats, the most recent production in November, 2022, The Players are also proud of their links with Dronfield’s twin
which also raised £597 for Ashgate Hospice.
town, Sindelfingen. They have travelled there to perform farces
They have even performed John Godber’s play, Perfect Pitch, which the German audiences thoroughly enjoyed.
Dronfield Players’ next
production, to mark the
start of their 80th
anniversary year is See
How They Run, a farce
by Philip King, to be
directed by Roger
Bingham. Roger started
his acting career with
the Players back in the
1960s, before becoming
a professional actor and
director. He has a
wealth of experience,
having directed over 40
professional
productions all over the
country and has acted
professionally for over
50 years on stage and
TV, recently playing the
part of the Bishop in
Coronation Street.
As well as directing,
Roger will also be
taking the part of the
Bishop in this
production of See How
They Run and Dronfield
Watch It Sailor (1977) with youthful duo David Roe and John Pashley as sailors
Players are thrilled that
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A pair of caravans were dismantled and reassembled on stage for Perfect Pitch (2017)
he has come back to his roots.
See How They Run will be performed in
Dronfield Civic Hall from Wednesday 22nd to
Saturday 25th March. Wednesday to Friday
performances are at 7.30pm and the Saturday
performance is a matinée at 2pm. All tickets
cost £10 and can be booked by phoning the
Ticket Secretary on 01246 913237 or by
visiting Dronfield Players’ website
www.dronfieldplayers.com
In addition to the Spring production, a further
programme of events has been planned to
mark the anniversary year, including evenings
of one act entertainment planned for June,
and a full-length staged thriller lined up for
November, Scared to Death, by Ron Aldridge.
The Players are always looking for new
members, either to act, help with set-building,
work backstage on props, décor, sound,
lighting, stage management, etc, or to help
front of house. It’s a wonderful way to make
new friends and to enjoy a worthwhile new
hobby, whilst entertaining the good people of
Dronfield!
If you are interested in discovering what it’s
all about, ring the group’s membership
secretary on 07810 737692 or visit the
website.
Above: Taking
Shakespeare’s The
Fooling of Malvolio to
Germany in 1996
Left: Everyone’s
favourite Maplins
Holiday Camp
characters featured
in the staging of
Hi-Di-Hi (2015)
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2023 events to
look forward to
G
ET set for the popular
Dronfield 10K and Fun Run
which takes place this year on
Sunday, 12th March.
Around a thousand runners take to
the streets of Gosforth Valley and
the area around it for the event
which is organised by 7th Dronfield
Scout Group and licenced by
England Athletics.
The 10k starts at 10am and the Fun
Run five minutes later – both
starting on Pentland Road and
ending in Sindelfingen Park.
Further information can be found
on the event website:
www.dronfield10k.co.uk, by emailing
info@dronfield10k.co.uk or finding
the event on Facebook
HE town will be decorated
T in red, white, and blue once
again for the Coronation of His
Majesty King Charles III on
Saturday, 6th May.
The Coronation ceremony will take Barlow Open Gardens
place at Westminster Abbey, London,
conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury when the King will
be crowned alongside The Queen Consort.
Further details of local events to mark the historic occasion will
be announced in due course.
RGANISERS of Coal Aston Village Gala have set
O
Saturday, July 1st, as the date for the 2023 event.
A host of fun activities are planned for in and around the Village
Hall, on Eckington Road. Traditionally, crowds have enjoyed a
breath-taking flypast by a vintage aircraft.
The event also coincides with the unveiling and blessing of the
village well-dressing.
A
DATE has also been confirmed for Barlow Open
Gardens – Sunday, July 2nd.
While a more recent addition to the area’s calendar, the event
has built-up a dedicated following as well as attracting new
visitors year on year.
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Dronfield Running Club members at the start of last year’s Dronfield 10k
Picture: Deborah Wain
Picture: Abby Gill
Last July, 15 gardens and allotments
opened their gates to the public in a
glorious day and organisers hope the
2023 event will be just as successful.
Peter Baldry said: “This year’s Open
Gardens will be very much in keeping
with the traditional feel established
over many years; an important fundraising
event open to all, featuring
gardens large and small, new and
established, large or bijou and
everything in between!
“This year, we’ll be including some
exciting new activities, designed to
capture the imagination of our
younger visitors. We’re hoping to
inspire gardeners and
conservationists of the future!”
The event raises funds for St
Lawrence Church where visitors can
call in for homemade refreshments.
A
N evening of
entertainment will be held
at a Dronfield church to raise
funds for people in Nepal.
Maggie Cotton and Keith Brook have
raised many thousands of pounds for a long-term project
supporting orphans, people from a leprosy colony and children
from the Peace Garden School, all in a poor village on the edge
of the Kathmandu plateau.
On Saturday, 18th February, at 7pm, at St Andrew’s Community
Church, Pentland Road, there will be another fund-raising night.
Maggie said: “Once again, we are having a Nepal Soiree to raise
much needed funds for our friends in Nepal. We have a
wonderful evening of music, songs and fun.
“Not only will you be entertained by our local talent, you will be
able to learn all about the work and aid we have been able to do
in Nepal, with local schools and children in the orphanage and
the leprosy hospital and colony, which we have been supporting
since 2000.”
Local performers lined up include Tommy Jones, Glyn Madden,
lan Price, Harriet Breen, Ben Lunn and barber shop singers.
Tickets are £10, including glass of wine or soft drink and nibbles,
from Keith, 07817 656126, or Maggie, 01246 415423.

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Bird of prey attraction at Dronfield Gala
T seems to grow bigger each year and 2023’s
Dronfield Gala is to be staged in Cliffe Park on
Sunday, June 25th.
With events from 12noon until 5pm, attractions will once again
appeal to all members of the family with music, dance, fairground
rides, stalls and more.
If you would like to book a stall, contact the organisers at
Dronfield Town Council on 01246 418573.
Meanwhile, the Town Council has confirmed this year’s
Remembrance Parade and Service is to be held on Sunday,
November 12th, and the popular Christmas Lights Switch-on will
be on Friday, 24th November.
Pictures: Claire Davison
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS
6 Monday Night Jazz: Washington Whirligig
9-10 John Godber's Bouncers
11 Madama Butterfly - Ukranian National Opera
12 NT Live - The Crucible (12A)
16 Menopause the Musical 2 - cast incl. Mary Byrne
(X Factor) & Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty).
17 Barry Steele and Friends - The Roy Orbison Story
18-19 The Tiger Who Came to Tea
24 An Evening with Henry Blofeld
25 A Blinder of a Murder Mystery Dinner
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS
2 The Rocket Man - tribute to Sir Elton John
3 Showaddywaddy
4 The Sound & Vision Show - tribute to David Bowie
7-11 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
12 NT Live - Othello (12A)
17 Henning Wehn - It'll All Come Out in the Wash
18 A Vision of Elvis
19 Gordon Buchanan - 30 Years in the Wild
20 Exhibition on Screen: Mary Cassatt (Cert tbc)
20 Brian & Roger Eno - Live at the Acropolis (Cert tbc)
24 Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder
25 Crooked Spire Northern Soul Club
26 Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
30 Totally Tina
31 The ELO Experience
All events listed are at the Winding Wheel Theatre. The Pomegranate
Theatre is closed for renovation and will reopen in 2025.
9-10 FEB 2023
7-11 MAR 2023
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A
Angling
Barlow Country Club, Mill Farm,
Barlow. Coarse, carp, trout. 0114
2891946, enquiries@barlow
countryclub.co.uk
Athletics
For details of local clubs, contact
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246
217217.
B
Badminton
Drone Badminton Club,
Wednesdays, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 7.30-9pm. Tim Rayson
01246 416190, 07827 973373,
timr@btclick.com Ian Gregory,
01246 415400, 07903
501486, ianjgregory@sky.com
Grenhilheg Badminton Club,
Wednesdays, Dronfield Henry
Fanshawe School,
8-10pm. Phil Newton, 07771
656197, or Hilary Clift,
07757 510883.
grenhilhegbadminton.com
Basketball
The Arrows, Dronfield Sports
Centre, Peter Kelly, 07941
839604, arrowsbasketball@aol.com
arrowsbasketball.com
Bowling
Chesterfield Bowl, Storforth Lane,
Chesterfield, 01246 550092,
chesterfieldbowl.com
Bowls
Bradway Bowling and Snooker Club,
0114 236 3129.
Coal Aston Bowling Club, Judith French,
01246 414122, mike.judith@talktalk.net
Cliffe Park Bowling Club, Dronfield, Ian
Wagstaff, 01246 238217, ian.g.wagstaff
@gmail.com
Derbyshire County short mat bowls,
Rachel Cooper, 0114 4574719.
Dronfield Bowling Club, Dronfield
Woodhouse, Scott Palmer, 01246 465564.
Dronfieldbc@gmail.com
Short Mat Bowling Club, Tuesday, 7.45pm
at Coal Aston Village Hall, Pat Gratton,
01246 417464.
C
Canoeing
Ichthus Canoe Club, canoejmc@gmail.com
Cricket
Apperknowle CC, Mark Ashmore,
07554 457726.
Coal Aston CC, Kevin Simpson,
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Dronfield Bowls Club, who play at Dronfield Woodhouse, are the reigning
Sheffield & Hallamshire Bowls League A Division champions
07775 527663.
Dronfield Woodhouse CC, John Bridgett,
01246 419341 or 07799 650829,
jbragnar@gmail.com dwcc.sec@hotmail.
co.uk
Holmesfield CC, Jimmy Pearson, 07803
288200, jimmypeo@hotmail.com,
holmesfield.play-cricket.com
Hundall CC, Joe Stenton, 07307 618791,
jdstenton@gmail.com
Arthur Butcher Memorial Cup, Jean Wells,
co-ordinator, jean.wells@outlook.com
Sheffield Transport CC, Meadowhead,
John Slack 07933 198115, stcc@live.co.uk
Cycling
Fusion Cycling Club, Trevor Davies,
01246 417767, fusionccd@gmail.com
D
Disability Sports
Dwarf Sports Association, 01246 296485,
07889 922736.
Sheffield Riding for the Disabled, Cowley
Riding School, Michael Gregory, 01246
413211, sheffieldrda.co.uk
Special Olympics Derbyshire Network,
Jacob Meaton, jacob@dosportuk.co.uk
F
Fitness
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre, 60-
station gym on two floors, plus swimming
pool, offering a range of classes, 01246
217217, leisure.nederbyshire.gov.uk/
bookings
Forever Active sessions for older people,
Dronfield Sports Centre, Thursdays,
11.15am-12.45pm, 01246 217217.
Keep Fit and Aerobics, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217.
Football
AFC Dronfield, nursery training from
age four and teams from U7 to U18,
chairman Martin, 07703 353325,
martin_hester57@outlook.com or
treasurer, Sara Taylor, 07852 193418,
marksara.taylor@gmail.com
Adult teams, Rob Emsley (Saturdays),
07876 493091, Barry Unwin (Sundays),
07503 674183.
Dronfield Town FC, 31 teams from U7s
through to an Over-35s, including
female teams ranging from U9s to
U18s, and a women’s team, based at
Gosforth Fields and Stonelow,
dronfieldtownfc.com
Sheffield FC, the world’s first football
team, Coach & Horses Stadium, Sheffield
Road, Dronfield. Chairman Richard Timms,
07948 081789, chairmanrich@sheffieldfc.
com manager Richard Sheldon, 07881
640044.

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Existing members simply convert at Reception
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Choose from these three
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JDM Flex 2 £26.50 per month
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You can also use your Flex Membership
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Other membership
options:
JDM Unlimited £30 per month
for ALL activities*
JDM Corporate £25 per month
for ALL activities* (check with
reception to see if your company is
registered)
JDM+ £12 per month for 8-19yrs**
(linked to an adult membership)
JDM Annual £330 per year
(one month free)
All memberships by direct debit except JDM Annual.
* Includes JDM Virtual classes and discount on
squash & badminton.
** No commitments and T&C’s apply.
To sign up visit: www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/leisurehub
DRONFIELD SPORTS CENTRE, Tel: 01246 217217
ECKINGTON SWIMMING POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE, Tel: 01246 217481
KILLAMARSH ACTIVE, Tel: 01246 217797
SHARLEY PARK LEISURE CENTRE, Tel: 01246 217277
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Bowling
Snooker
Social Club
New members
welcome
Bradway Bowling and
Snooker Club
Party lounge and bar for hire
for up to 70 people
Dance floor
Well stocked subsidised bar
Licence extention until midnight available
For availability call the bar manager
on 0114 2363129
Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm
116-118 Bradway Road, Sheffield, S17 4QW
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Golf
Dore & Totley Golf Club, Bradway Road, Sheffield, 0114 2366844,
opt 2, doreandtotleygolfclub.co.uk
Hallowes Golf Club, Dronfield, 01246 413734, secretary@h
allowesgolfclub.co.uk, hallowesgolfclub.co.uk
Ready Golf, Unit 9 Navigation Way, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield.
Professional James Brooks, 07562 494224, james@readygolf.uk
readygolf.uk
Schools cricket tournament hosted by Hundall CC
Indoor golfing experience at Ready Golf
Gymnastics
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
Dronfield Gymnastics Academy, Callywhite Lane, 07412 001066,
dronfieldgymnasticsacademy@hotmail.co.uk
Graves Health and Sports Centre, Bochum Parkway, S8, 0114
2839900.
H
Horses & Ponies
Barlow Pony Club, Liz Lovell, 01246 863087.
Hockey
Dronfield Ladies Hockey
Club, Lorna Bland, 0114
2304949.
I
Ice Hockey
Steelkings, Para Ice
Hockey Club,
sheffieldsteelkings.co.uk
J
Jet-Ski
Sheffield and District Jetski
Club, Rother Valley
Country Park.
enquiries@jetshed.com
M
Martial Arts
Okami Jiu-Jitsu, Dronfield
Sports Centre, 07888
848188.
Tiska Karate, meets Henry
Fanshawe School, Fridays,
6pm, 07989 449817.
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MUGA Pitch
Multi-use floodlit sports arena in Cliffe
Park, bookings through Dronfield Town
Council, 01246 418573.
N
Netball
Dronfield Netball Club, adult and
junior teams, meets Saturdays, King
Ecgbert School, Sheffield,
dronfieldnetballclub.co.uk
R
Rounders
Hundall Hitters,
hundallhitters@gmail.com
Racketball
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217.
Rugby Union
Dronfield RUFC, Gosforth Fields
Sports Association, president Carl Pass,
07950 918542.
Running
Dronfield 10K Road Race and Fun
Run, Nick, 07793 201059,
info@dronfield10k.co.uk
Dronfield Running Club, affiliated to
English Athletics, dronfieldrc.co.uk
Dronfield Town FC 10k and Road Race,
secretary@dronfieldtownfc.com
The Big Dipper, half-marathon,
dronfieldrc.co.uk
S
Sports Centres
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre,
01246 217217, @dronfieldsportscentre
Gosforth Fields Sports Association,
Bubnell Road, off Stubley Lane, 01246
419029, gosforthfields.org
Swimming
Blue Water Swimming, babies
and toddlers, Alison, 07845
560459, alison@bluewater
swimming.co.uk
Dronfield Dolphins,
secretary@dronfield-dolphins.co.uk
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
Eckington Swimming Pool,
01246 217481.
Squash
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217
T
Table Tennis
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Dronfield Yoga & Wellbeing Studio, 10A
High Street, Dronfield. 01246 488038, yoga@dronfieldyoga.co.uk
Tennis
Dronfield Tennis Club, Paul Ranson, 07952 997713, Alan Thomas,
07712 806317, alanjothomas@yahoo.co.uk
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Graves Tennis Club, Norton, Sheffield, 07773 444968,
gravestennisclub@yahoo.co.uk
Trampolining
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
W
Water Polo
City of Sheffield Water Polo and mini-polo for children,
sheffieldwaterpolo.co.uk
Y
Yoga
Dronfield Yoga & Wellbeing Studio, 10A High Street, Dronfield.
01246 488038, yoga@dronfieldyoga.co.uk
Just Breathe Clinic & Wellbeing Studio, 57 Highfields Road,
Dronfield, 07842 777756.

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Local parakeets go from strength
There is no doubt they are fun to watch,
but could there also a be a more serious
side to the growing number of parakeets in
our gardens? Prof Ian Rotherham explains
T
HE region’s population of exotic parrots is going
from strength to strength, and like so many nonnative
species now feral in Britain, the genie is out of
the box and this trend will undoubtedly continue.
That said, I do of course realise that many people feel
uncomfortable about the rising numbers of ring-necked parakeets
because they are a non-native species. However, like it or not,
they are here to stay and, in the years to come they will become
more numerous.
Indeed, this is just one of the many consequences of our
globalising world and comes along with the spread of many new
problem pests and diseases.
We (i.e., humanity) are changing our planet, and our ecology
then follows on close behind. In the grander scheme of things,
the ring-necked parakeet is probably one of the less damaging or
concerning exotics.
Any meaningful debate about these issues does need to be
informed by a glance around us. In our parks, gardens, woods
and especially on farmland, many of the plants and animals which
make up the fabric of our countryside are not ‘native’ to Britain.
Many of these species are human imports to these islands over
anything from a few decades to many centuries. Some species
(like brown hare for example) came with the Celts, many were
brought by the Romans, and even more (including rabbit, fallow
deer, and others) were Norman imports.
This is all before we even consider the Victorian ‘Wild
Gardeners’ who gave us Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed,
rhododendrons, giant hogweed and many other exotic plants.
They also had the so-called ‘Acclimatisation Societies’
dedicated to moving exotic birds and animals around the world,
including introducing wallabies, North American bison, and
porcupines to Britain. Well, this is the context of a consideration
of these remarkably entertaining parrots!
On the positive side, many people do like the parakeets, and
they are exciting and amusing to watch. Long-lived, they seem to
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Ring-necked parakeets feeding in
Prof Ian Rotherham’s garden
have strong pair-bonds and are also highly intelligent.
At feeders in the garden, established pairs will touch beaks
very gently and it is hard to dislike them. As they feed, they have
amazing dexterity with both feet and beaks to either move
around or to handle food items.
As the birds have increased near where I live, the squawking,
and screeching have become louder and more general around
the area. During the summer, numbers appeared to decline
because, I presume, the parakeets were staying close to their
breeding sites like in Graves Park. Recently, numbers have again
increased and feeding behaviour has changed. In the garden
they feed mostly on either peanuts or sunflower hearts, not the
apples.
They also come much closer to the house and seem bolder. I
have reports of birds coming to feed on a window-ledge and
tapping for food.
In other cases (though not yet in this area), they take food from
people’s hands. This may not be recommended because of
worries about possible spread of diseases (particularly from
parrots).
One concern people have with these stunning birds is their
impact on other native species. However, so far, I have not seen
any evidence of aggression or competition with other birds at the
feeders. Nevertheless, nest-hole competition could become a
possible issue, but only time will tell.
• Prof Ian D. Rotherham, researcher, writer, broadcaster on
wildlife and environmental issues is contactable on
info@hallamec.plus.com ; follow his website and blog:
ianswalkonthewildside.wordpress.com/ & Twitter
@IanThewildside
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Sindelfingen Park Beacon
As the country finally
returned to something
approaching normal
following the pandemic,
Dronfield Town Council
was quick to reintroduce
its regular celebrations,
organise additional
events and step up its programme of
improvements throughout the town.
Here’s a reminder of some of the
Town Council’s achievements in 2022:
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting
– June 2022
On Thursday, 2nd June, the Town Council invited all residents of
Dronfield and the surrounding areas to celebrate the lighting of
the beacon together at Sindelfingen Park.
The event was part of a country-wide celebration in which
1,500 beacons were lit in recognition of the Queen's 70 years of
service, bringing communities across the globe together to pay
tribute.
Dronfield Platinum Jubilee Gala – June 2022
Dronfield Platinum Jubilee Gala was held at Cliffe Park with free
entry for everyone. Some of the activities available on the day
included a fun fair, wild bird experience and the Rodeo Bull!
There were a wide range of stalls, including the traditional raffle
and tombola, along with a selection of food and drink from local
businesses. The day was a
real success and was
enjoyed by all.
HM Queen’s
Memorial Events
– September 2022
In September, a local
Proclamation to formally
announce the accession of
His Majesty, King Charles
III, was held in the Library
Gardens in Dronfield
following the passing of
HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Residents and officials
attended the event.
The following week, the
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and commemorate
community was then invited to gather for a National Moment of
Reflection, to allow people to celebrate the life of HM Queen
Elizabeth II and a Book of Condolence was also opened in the
Civic Hall, for residents to sign.
Civic Service – September 2022
The annual Civic Service was held the Civic Hall in the Civic
Centre.
The service included a time for prayer, reflection, singing and
thanks. After the service, light refreshments were served for all
those attending.
Remembrance Sunday - November 2022
There was an incredible show of support from Dronfield
residents for the 2022 Remembrance Sunday Parade.
The memorial parade started on School Lane to the Library
Gardens and back again.
A Service of Remembrance, held from 10.55am at the War
Memorial, was attended by service representatives, cadets,
youth, and voluntary organisations.
Church representatives were also present along with the
crowds of families and individuals.
Two minutes’ silence was observed at 11am, as the Last Post
was played. Wreaths were then laid at the side of the War
Memorial on behalf of
various groups and
organisations.
Town Mayor, Coun Lilian
Deighton, placed a wreath
on behalf of the Town
Council.
Pictured at Dronfield’s Platinum Jubilee Gala are, from left: Deputy
Mayor Coun Sue Burkitt, chair of the Events Committee Coun
Michelle Emmens, and Town Mayor Coun Lilian Deighton
Christmas Lights
Switch On
– November 2022
Christmas Fest was held
within the Civic Hall and
Peel Centre - with both
venues hosting a variety of
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Busy Civic Hall Christmas Market
The Christmas Lights were turned on in the Library
Gardens, High Street, at 6pm by Mayor, Coun Lillian
Deighton.
The library car park hosted a food court offering a
variety of street food on the night.
Fairground rides were open in the Civic Hall car park
and local businesses opened until late.
Santa also made his annual stop into the Civic Hall
to spread some Christmas cheer, courtesy of
Dronfield Rotary Club.
Support of community events
The Town Council has once again supported several
community events by allowing the use of its parks and
buildings.
The Big Dipper Race used Hilltop Park to launch
their first race, the Dronfield 10K and the annual Fun
Run was held from Sindelfingen Park.
The Great Fire of Dronfield was on the recreation
ground at Dronfield Woodhouse, the Well Dressing at
Carr Lane and The Dronfield Arts Festival used the
Civic Hall.
Remembrance Day Service
Platinum Jubilee Gala
Christmas Lights switch-on
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Quality service at competitive prices
• Cooked and
fresh meats
• Sausage and bacon
• Burgers
• Pies
• Cheese
• Pork pies
• Tinned goods
• Soft drinks
• Packaging
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Very
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• Breakfasts
• Hot and cold
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• Hot baguettes
• Jacket potatoes
Open Mon to Fri 7am-2pm,
Unit 2, Birch House Way, Callywhite Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2XR Tel 01246 411501
Life is too short to drink bad wine!
• We’re local
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• We have over
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For example, the Borsao
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Fruity, rich and yummy!
Or the Bouchon
Pais Blanco, where the
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Light and delicate.
2A Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR
01246 411703
www.dronfieldwineworld.com
We are currently open Thursdays,
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but we take orders and DELIVER
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Food for thought
Dronfield Eye’s Mike Firth reflects on the ups
and downs of recent family trips to eat out
A
S the hospitality business returns to near normal
following the pandemic panic, some levels of service
are not yet back to where we would expect. While that
can lead to disappointment, in other venues you can
discover a pleasant surprise or two.
In recent weeks, my family were left frustrated when we made a
trip to a grand (and expensive) restaurant on Sheffield’s swanky
Ecclesall Road for a birthday celebration. The food was fine, but
ordering additional drinks took a half-hour struggle and we even
had to leave our seats to go looking for someone when it was
time to pay our bill.
At another smart pub/restaurant at Eckington, we were left at our
table for 20 minutes before deciding to get up and seek menus
for ourselves. Then, after waiting for someone to take our food
order, we were finally advised to do it via an app.
On the other side of the coin, we have been pleasantly surprised
at the standard of service offered by two places where you
perhaps wouldn’t expect to hand out high marks.
So take a bow all you hard-working staff members at the
Scarsdale Hundred, Beighton, where, on a particularly busy
evening, we were fortunate to find a free table, but feared we
would be in for a long wait for our food. However, our waiter was
completely unruffled as he served us in lightning quick time.
Praise number two goes to catering staff at Wentworth Garden
Centre, near Rotherham, where the quality of service was matched
only by the exceptional standard of the Sunday lunch we enjoyed.
Meanwhile, research among 2,000 UK adults has found that the
average monthly spend per adult in restaurants fell 16% (from
£58.90 to £49.30) between 2019 and 2022. Pubs saw a decline of
14.6% (from £47.90 to £40.90) and takeaway spending dropped
10% from an average of £47.70 to £42.30 per person per month
The independent survey, conducted by Peckwater Brands, found
that takeaways remain an expenditure that many Britons are keen
to maintain - particularly the younger generation. The average UK
adult’s annual spending on takeaways is £507.60, and £895.20
among 18-34-year-olds.
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, the majority (63%) of UK adults
surveyed said they still consider takeaways a treat they look
forward to, with 34% intending to continually get them regularly (at
least once per month).
• Have you been delighted with the service you received recently
at a local restaurant, cafe or takeaway? If so, we would be
delighted to hear from you. Email mike@heronpublications.co.uk
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Friday - 4pm-12.00am
Saturday - 4pm-12.00am
Sunday - 4pm-11pm
Closed Mondays
Tel 01246 411411
3 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2LJ
FREE CAR PARKING OUTSIDE
www.familygrilldronfield.co.uk
dine...at the barn
Come along and join us in our warm, friendly atmosphere
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THROUGH US
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Open Tuesday-Sunday 5.30pm-11pm
FREE DELIVERY on all orders over £12 within a 3.5mile radius
2’S COMPANY
Set menu every Tuesday
£22.95 - 2x poppadom,
2x starters (your choice),
2x main courses (your
choice), 1x pilau rice,
1x plain naan bread.
T&Cs apply.
Phone and app orders.
Pentland Road
S18 8ZQ
TO ORDER CALL
TIFFIN
DRONFIELD
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Sundays are family nights
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Enjoy a tiffin family meal for
4 people including
poppadoms, 4 starters,
3 mains, 3 sundries
all for just £24
Every Sunday 6pm-9pm.
T&Cs apply.
£1 delivery charge applies.
Phone orders only.
01246 414442 OR 07745 277 797
Order direct at www.tiffintakeaways.co.uk
Look out for our low calorie
options to help with your
healthy eating resolutions!
We offer vegetarian, vegan
and gluten free options.
Open 7 days a week
for home-cooked food
10am-4pm
Kitchen closes at 3.30pm.
Last table orders at 3.45pm.
Serving winter warming
soups, stews and homemade
pies and daily specials.
Try our flavoured hot
chocolate with marshmallows
and whipped cream
- a winter treat!
Covid safety is still our priority
Friends of The Barn receive 10% discount
The Barn, High Street, Dronfield
Book now on
www.dronfieldhallbarn.org
or by phone 01246 418122
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Cliffe Park Cafe
even in
our coffee!
f Our sumptuous Belgian chocolates
make a delicious treat at anytime
but especially for your loved one on
Valentine’s and Mother’s Day!!
Steve (07812 184415) Suzie (07745 427748)
Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield
Yorkshire tea
Pollards coffee
homemade cakes
daily specials from our kitchen
gluten free, vegan selection,
our famous scones
afternoon teas, licenced premises
Ferndale Garden Centre, Dyche Lane, Coal Aston, Dronfield.
S18 3BJ - 01246 412763
DRONFIELD’S MOST OPULENT INDIAN
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ORDER DIRECTLY WITH US ON 01246 292222
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DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE • OPEN 7 NIGHTS
MON-SAT 6PM-MIDNIGHT, SUN 5.30PM-10.30PM
42 GREEN LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 2LJ
TEL: 01246 29 22 22
www.mintleafdronfield.com
FREE PARKING & DISABLED ACCESS
THE CHANTRY HOTEL
and Holiday Lets
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
from 10am-3pm serving
Breakfasts, Lunches, Paninis, Sandwiches, Daily Specials,
Desserts, Home-made Cakes, Scones and Afternoon Teas.
Now serving OUR LUNCH MENU
Two or three course set lunch from 12noon to 2.30pm
Two courses £16.50, three courses £24.00
We will now be hosting regular evening events
visit our website for details - www.chantryhoteldronfield.co.uk
or call for details of forthcoming events
Church Street, Dronfield, S18 1QB
Booking not essential but call 01246 413014 to avoid disappointment.
Awarded FIVE STAR Food Hygiene.
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Town’s photographic archive
T
HE Dronfield Eye
Directory brings you
listings of the town’s many
groups, sports teams and
organisations. While some
disappear as each year
passes, others spring up.
Here we share some
photographs on that theme from
Dronfield Heritage Trust’s
photograph archive.
There are more than 8,600
images in the fascinating online
collection with volunteers adding
747 more between January and
November 2022.
To access the Dronfield Heritage
Trust Photograph Archive, go to
dht.mediafiler.net
The Dronfield Over-21 Group is
no more, but here’s a picture of
members enjoying themselves
at the 1971 Dronfield Gala
St John Ambulance Brigade stalwarts
Dronfield Boys’ Gardening Club
A mixed gender
Dronfield Grammar
School hockey team
from the early 20th
century with Rev
Groocock on the far left
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Dronfield Air Training Cadets are pictured in front of a Dakota aircraft and those identified are: On the grass: ? Jones,
Brian Hardwick, ? Jones, Terry Sharpe. Of those seated on chairs, only Mr Wray (fourth from left) is identified. Back Row:
Peter Undrell, Harry Belshaw, ?, ?, Roy Bennett, ?, Alf Hardwick, Geoff Needham, Roy Hewitt, John Gregory, Ron Wilson,
Derek Grocutt, Stan Ellis, Jimmy Ratcliffe, Denis Hall, Keith Jones, Stan Knowles, Laurie Pinch, ?, Harry Hardwick
The town has always been proud of its music makers and this picture shows original members of Dronfield Town Brass Band
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INDEPENDENT
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We offer a first class bespoke service, tailored to the individual
needs of our clients and their families. We pride ourselves on
personalised and flexible packages to meet the needs of all
families, at a time when sensitivity is paramount.
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CREMATION WITHOUT SERVICE £940*
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95 Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2ER
01246 221555
11 Church Street, Staveley, S43 3TL
01246 473999
www.spirefunerals.co.uk
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ago, the company holds contracts with
many regional and local businesses and
an array of local schools.
Tel: 0800 080 7176
or Mob: 07734 947410
or email
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NURSERY
Spruce up your garden with our team of experts
Large selection of perennials, shrubs,
trees, fruit and vegetables.
We’re proud to be a supplier of naturally grown plants, shrubs
and alpines. Most of our plants are grown on site, making
them healthy, strong and acclimatised to Sheffield’s climate.
Full range of compost, including peat free.
HTA Gardening Gift Vouchers available.
End of Muskoka Avenue, Sheffield S11 7RL
From Ringinglow Road turn opposite the
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left into Muskoka Avenue to end of the cul-de-sac.
0114 2304101 or daytime mobile 0776 5573489
Seasonal opening until 1st March
MK Waterproofing use the highest quality liquid technology.
We aim to provide high performance roof coatings that
suit the customer’s budget without sacrificing quality. With
over 20 years of experience and knowledge the team
provide a local, friendly and professional service.
Inverted roof refurbishment
Industrial flat roof refurbishment
Metal sheet profile roof and gutter refurbishment
Liquid applied over coats and re-roofs
General roofing repairs and maintenance
Soffits, facias, lead work and brickwork repairs
Gutter cleans and maintenance
Call Michael Kenny on 07825 636 968 or 01246 728 026
email michael.k@mkwaterproofing.co.uk
visit www.mkwaterproofing.co.uk
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
56 Snape Hill Lane
Dronfield S18 2LG
Telephone day or night
on 01246 413205 or 01246 290205
Private, caring, local family business who have lived in
and supported the surrounding districts for four generations.
• Independent, family business, Est. 1919.
• All types of funerals are catered for, including
unattended funerals, simple funeral services,
woodland burials, religious, non-religious.
• 24 hour service with private chapel of rest.
• Pre-payment funeral plans.
• Mercedes fleet, or alternative if requested.
• Home visits available.
• Members of the National Association of
Funeral Directors.
A personal and dignified family business that cares
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New challenges for FoDS
Mike Penney, of The
Friends of Dronfield
Station, tells us how the
group is facing up to the
challenges of the future
and hopes more
volunteers will get
involved in 2023
T
HE Friends of Dronfield Station
(FoDS), who successfully
campaigned to bring the trains back
to Dronfield and have maintained the
station to provide a much-loved
gateway to Dronfield, are now facing
a number of challenges.
The Covid pandemic saw rail services
severely restricted, leading to a
considerable loss of revenue for the railway
companies. Changes to commuter habits,
including the growth of ‘working from home’,
has exacerbated the downward trend, leading the Government
to reconsider and reorganise the provision of rail transport
across the country.
These developments make FoDS’ main role of lobbying to
maintain the highest possible level of service to Dronfield more
challenging as it is not the only voluntary group in the town
which is experiencing difficulties in replacing long serving
members, particularly officers, who are getting older.
In 2006 there were rumours that Dronfield Station was being
considered for closure. Since being a victim of the famous
Beeching report in the 1960s, the station was reopened in 1981
and the number of trains stopping at Dronfield increased, but
then slowly dwindled as it appeared the newly privatised railway
companies began to lose interest.
By the first decade of this century only a handful of trains
stopped at Dronfield and the times of them made it inconvenient
for people hoping to commute to Sheffield or Chesterfield - and
return on the same day!
The station platforms were bare and unloved and the station
garden adjacent to Chesterfield Road was just a patch of scruffy
grass with one or two unkempt shrubs. Like many small towns
over the country. Dronfield looked as if it might be erased from
the railway network.
Following the launch of a campaign in Dronfield Eye, in 2006
local resident Dr Peter Hayward persuaded local MP Natascha
Engel to call a public meeting which was well attended and
sparked outrage at the rumours and demonstrated strong
determination to save Dronfield’s rail link with the rest of the
country. This led to the formation of an action group which
campaigned hard to persuade the Department of Transport to
take another look at the potential for a regular train service from
Dronfield.
This campaign was successful and Peter, Natascha and many
other members of the action group were on platform one when
the first train of the new regular hourly service from Leeds to
Nottingham stopped to pick up its passengers from Dronfield
The action group then turned itself into the Friends of Dronfield
Station, a recognised station adoption group, which in the
ensuing 14 years has successfully lobbied for more
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The station pit tub which commemorates Dronfield’s links with
both the coal and rail industries
improvements to the service.
In the space of a few years, the number of people using the
station increased from about 10,000 per year to more than a
quarter of a million.
FoDS also set about transforming the garden with flowers and
shrubs, well-stocked planters on the platforms and year-long
school art exhibitions in the waiting shelters. A vintage pit tub
situated on rails in the station garden provides a colourful
display and pays tribute to Dronfield’s industrial past.
In early 2020, the success of FoDS meant that we could look
forward to further improvements in the rail service to Dronfield
with more and more people leaving their cars at home and
taking the train. However, the Covid pandemic meant that the
number of people allowed to travel by train was more or less
restricted to emergency workers.
After the spring of 2022, when restrictions were finally lifted
and life slowly began to get back to normal, things were still not
really the same. Leisure travel post-Covid did show a sharp
increase but sadly for the railway industry it has not
compensated for the loss of commuters.
There is, therefore, an importance to do everything possible to
maintain the train service from Dronfield. Surveys by FoDS, have
shown time and time again that it is much valued by the people
of the town.
To build on our success at the station and to confront the new
challenges, we need to attract people to carry on the work of
the original members of the action group back in 2006.
To help maintain and possibly improve the train services, FoDS
is looking for local people who have an interest in the rail
industry and may have some experience of lobbying decision
makers at local and national level. The fabric of the station,
especially the garden and the platform planters, need yearround
attention and the wooden fences have to be painted on a
regular basis.
FoDS has plenty of willing volunteers but anyone willing to
taking on a leadership and co-ordinating role, would help
volunteers continue their valuable work.
More information about FoDS can be found at www.friendsof
dronfieldstation.org.uk and on Facebook

Why choose us?
Surviving two world wars and a pandemic, Williams have been in business
at Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, for more than 115 years.
Proud to be a family-run, independent business, we were established in 1905 and
are now on our fifth generation. We are also part of a buying group called Euronics,
which is the largest electrical buying group in Europe.
We care about our customers and pride ourselves on the service we offer. We listen
to our customers and our personal approach is what makes us different to most large
national retailers. You can visit our shop to speak with our experienced staff or give
us a call to discuss any of our products you might be interested in. We’re happy to
help and advise you.
At the heart of Woodseats, with free parking right outside the door, we have a
showroom full of top brand electricals and experienced and knowledgeable staff who
fully understand our wide range of products. They can help and support you in
finding just the right product, based on your requirements and budget.
If you are interested in seeing the latest technology, including breathtaking Smart
TVs, or the latest energy efficient home appliances, call in and see us.
Our highly trained sales team will offer in-store demonstrations and can tailor a
selection of products to suit your needs. We offer a full delivery and installation
service for all the products we sell.
Need your new TV wall mounting? No problem! Need your new built in appliances
expertly installed? We can do it all, from helping you to select the right product to
having it installed and working, hassle free.
We are proud to be the area's leading independent specialist supplier of top brand
electrical goods, aiming to offer the best value for money deals on the high street.
Williams have always been happy to support the local community. We are a sponsor
of the annual Woodseats Festival and in recent weeks our showroom has organised a
major raffle to raise funds for the Heeley City Farm charity.
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“From first contact in the store the staff were
friendly, not pushy, very helpful and knew their
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We are a family-run business with over 33 years
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kitchen fitters in our large, impressive showroom.
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www.thekitchengallerysheffield.co.uk
info@thekitchengallerysheffield.co.uk
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Scouts building for the future
The former Wreakes Lane scouting headquarters - and the day the demolition team arrived
2023 is going to be a busy year for local Scouts
as they raise funds to build new headquarters at
Wreakes Lane. Nick Marwood, Dronfield District
Scout Council chairman, provides an update
I
N 1985, a building donated by Robinsons of
Chesterfield was opened on Wreakes Lane as the
headquarters for Dronfield Scout District. The building
was of a wooden construction; a former drawing office
no longer required by the company.
Over the years, the building and its field - a former landfill site -
has served the young people in scouting well, hosting numerous
activities including the 100th celebration of Cub Scouts in 2017,
local scouting competitions, scout group meetings, guide
meetings and community groups during the day and evenings
when space was available. Other scouting activities have
included the athletes’ badge, totem trophy, training and
awareness sessions, inter-group games and chilly challenge
camps.
Sadly, in October 2021, the building’s roof timbers and supports
were found to have stress fractures. Repairs were considered but
the wooden hut also had leaks and other issues.
The building was ‘condemned’ and further use cancelled,
demolition being the only viable option due to the repair costs
and age of the building.
However, a building was needed with toilet facilities to enable
the field to continue to be used for scout activities.
Pete Memmott, a contact through Crafting2Gether, a community
group that formerly used the building and field, took on the
challenge of contacting local businesses. He negotiated, with
Banner Plant on Callywhite Lane, a workman’s cabin which was
surplus to their needs and a small toilet cabin at no cost to
scouts.
Arrangements were made to demolish the old hut, salvaging
and recycling as much as possible.
What you see today is the temporary accommodation which has
enabled scouting to continue at the Wreakes Lane site in
Dronfield, supporting five scout groups across the district of
Dronfield, encompassing over 300 young people and 150 adult
volunteers.
We would like to acknowledge the support of all those involved,
specifically Banner Plant, Howden Kitchens, Chris Sweeney,
Riverside Garden Centre, and others who have made this
possible. Especially Pete Memmott and members of the building
committee who worked hard to make this happen.
We are now looking to the future, to design and build a new
space for scouting and the community. A ‘Phoenix
Committee’ has been formed to take this project
forward with support from Sheffield Hallam University
to design and construct not only a building but to
develop the ecology for the site.
We are optimistic that we can achieve this but of
course we need to raise a very large amount of
money to achieve our plans.
The temporary
accommodation currently
being used by Scouts
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LAWRENCE JENKINSON OPTICIANS
Traditional eyecare you can trust
WINTER SALE NOW ON
Up to 50% OFF selected frames
until 28th February 2023
To book your eye examination, or to order
new spectacles from a current prescription
contact us on : 01246 291999
Now at: Stubley Medical Centre, 5 Stubley Drive,
Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8QY Tel: 01246 291999
Trusted in Dronfield since 1994
Downstairs testing
Also at: 784 Chesterfield Rd, Woodseats, Sheffield Tel: 0114 2554490
Website: lawrencejenkinsonopticians.co.uk
Email: lawrencejenkinsonopticians@btconnect.com
Being the best you can be
Dronfield Psychological Therapies offers private psychotherapy for adults and
children over 10 years old. We provide evidence-based treatment for
Depression, Generalised Anxiety, Stress, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Health
Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
Phobias, Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Substance
Misuse, Chronic Illness and Pain, Low Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues,
Bereavement, Bullying, Assertiveness, Stress and Anger.
We offer the following therapies:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
We always offer a free, no obligation consultation.
7c First Floor, 7 Church Street, Dronfield, S18 1QB
01246 413775 or 07708 923097
Website: www.dronfieldpsychologicaltherapies.com Email: info@dronfieldpsychologicaltherapies.com
Instagram: @dronfieldpsychologicaltherapy Facebook: @dronfieldpsychologicaltherapies
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50 years ago... what are your memories?
It’s a big year for Dronfield
with much of the Gosforth
Valley area celebrating its
50th anniversary.
Way back in 1973, the town
welcomed thousands of new
residents but also new facilities
including shops, a church,
schools and a by-pass, plus
the building of the Civic Centre
and Sports Centre.
Next month’s Dronfield Eye is
to include recollections of the
time and we would like to hear
from you if you remember seeing
the massive new housing estate
being built or especially if
you were one of the first families
to move there.
You can contact us at:
deb@heronpublications.co.uk
Great gift idea
Delight the proud Sheffielder in your family
with a year’s subscription to our award-winning
local nostalgia publication.
My Kind of Town
Only £32. Call 01246 416027 to arrange.
New edition out now!
Issue 47 is now on sale and is packed with pictures and features
including: The ‘Egg Box’, 70s Sheffield from above, Rockin’ at
the City Hall, Tramcar street scenes, When city centre roads
changed forever, Valley reveals its past, Gilmour’s Ales, Heyday
of workingmen’s clubs, Who would be a football manager?
On sale locally from Heron Publications, 179 Chesterfield Road,
Dronfield, Wards Garden Centre, Corner Shop in the Civic
Centre, Ferndale Garden Centre, New Leaf Garden Centre, All
Occasions at Greenhill, Woodseats Post Office, Greenwoods at
Abbey Lane, Days to Remember at Woodseats, local branches
of Waterstones, Atkinsons at The Moor, Sheffield.
Also www.heronpublications.co.uk and on 01246 416027.
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Distinctive & individually designed interiors
working in association with
With springtime in our sights what better time to give your home a
fresh new look?
New fabric and wallpapers collections for spring/summer are
starting to arrive at Soft Options Interiors showroom, so why not
pay a visit to get some inspiration for sprucing up your home?
Owners Claire and Suzanne offer a home consultation visit
where they take the time to discuss your needs and will bring your
ideas to life.
Whether you are working with existing key pieces or have a
blank canvas, with their expertise and knowledge they will help
you create the look and home you have only ever dreamt about.
Both trained seamstresses, along with their team, they create and
produce all designs themselves in their own workroom thus
ensuring a great combination of excellent service and quality.
Their boutique showroom is full of fabric and wallpaper sample
books from designer brands such as Harlequin, Sanderson,
William Morris, Romo, Colefax and Fowler and Jane Churchill to
name but a few. From bold summery prints to traditional softer
palettes, there's something to suit every taste and budget.
Soft Options Interiors are excited to now have new products to
add to their range to offer more of a bespoke interior design
service, including paint from the Little Greene Paint Company in
which their Intelligent Matt Emulsion has recently been endorsed a
"Which? best buy" washable paint. Along with Karndean flooring,
which is a leading well-known supplier LVT's. Soft Options
Interiors have their own experienced professional fitter who will
come along and survey and provide a full installation service.
They offer a made to measure service on all products including
curtains, roman blinds and venetian, wood the new day to night
blinds, curtain tracks and poles all which can be motorised, as well
as all other types of soft furnishings and upholstery from cushions,
valances, throws, bed covers and headboards.
Showroom: 32 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XB Telephone: 01246 290239 www.softoptionsinteriors.com
Open Monday to Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 9am-4pm Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Home design visits and measuring service available at other times by arrangement

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Snow on
the hills
A snowy local scene, showing the landmark Unstone mast from across the Drone Valley at the top of Ouzle Bank
Picture by John Gratton
The Cleaning
Centre
Greendale Laundrette
and Dry Cleaners
Self service or service wash
Friendly, highly trained staff
Specialist Cleaners of
Free car parking
Quilts, Leather, Ugg Boots,
ECO-FRIENDLY
Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags,
DRY CLEANING Hairdresser’s Towels, Football Kits
Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane, Dronfield
01246 418172
Dronfield and area
Professional Carpet Cleaning
Part of The Cleaning Centre
Superior cleaning of carpets and upholstery
Deep cleaning with no soaking
Over 30 years experience
Fully insured and highly trained
A good honest family firm
Call 01246 418250 and ask for Shaun Ashmore
Our ethos is happy dogs in a safe, fun
environment while parents can't be there.
Full and half day care available including
woodland walks, helping your dog socialise
and make lots of new doggy friends.
Fully insured, licensed, qualified and DBS
checked staff.
Doggy day trips coming soon.
Pick up and
drop off
service.
Unit 17, Hunter Park,
Callywhite Lane,
Dronfield S18 2XR
Call 01246 395270
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm
Sat 8am-1pm
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Floodwater
at the ford
A torrent of water at the ford in Millthorpe, near Barlow
Picture by Michael Hardy
Say Hello to Brighter Days
Bursting Flowers
Warmer Weather
& the
Promise of Summer
For
The best garden plants for this region
Beautiful indoor plants for modern homes
The perfect garden relaxing and garden aids
Great advice and help
Award winning Coffee Shop
www.ferndalegardencentre.co.uk
Ferndale Garden Centre
Dyche Lane, Coal Aston
Dronfield. S18 3BJ
01246 412763
making your world more beautiful
u t i f ul
for over 40 years
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HEARING AIDS & EAR WAX REMOVAL
Home visits and Sheffield city centre clinic appointments.
Free VIP aftercare service with all aids:
* Manufacturer warranty
* Free batteries or charger
* Free ear wax removal
* Free 6 month check ups
Digital Bluetooth Rechargeable Aids
Invisible latest branded technology
HAC/HCPC Registered since 2006
Ex Boots High St. 2011-2017
Microsuction and irrigation
0800 246 5946 07939 585574
www.hearingaidsheffield.com
acgreenrhaa@gmail.com
An independent family business for over 140 years
Independent Funeral Directors
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Pre-paid funeral plan service available
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OAL Aston Village Hall was the venue for another
successful community Christmas dinner organised
by a group of volunteers.
Dronfield Friends Do Christmas returned after a two-year hiatus
due to Covid-19, and 42 guests were treated to a three-course
lunch, quiz and entertainment from Dronfield Ukulele Band.
Tony and Alison Hartigan, from the Pioneer Club, stepped in at
the last minute to help the friends with food handling and
hygiene regulations by cooking the essentials of the main
course.
Everyone who contributed to the event was thanked by the
organisers, who aim to be back next year!
Sewing Circle
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NE of the most remarkable local stories to come
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The Shelagh's Sewing Circle Exhibition tells how our local
communities came together to make and deliver facemasks to
key workers during the Covid 19 Pandemic.
Through this suffering and hardship, human spirit, kindness and
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S-Cross: Hungary for economy
The new Suzuki S-Cross full hybrid is
checked out here by Carmel Stewart
S
TAR of the Suzuki showrooms for the start
of 2023 is the new S-Cross full hybrid
compact SUV.
Not to be confused with the mild hybrid launched a few
months ago, it is powered by 1.5 litre four-cylinder petrol
engine in combination with a 140V lithium-ion battery and an
inverter – a tried and tested power pack already strutting its
stuff under the bonnet of the Vitara.
Added to the mix is the MGU – the motor generator unit –
which acts as both a generator and starter motor, providing an
extra fillip when required.
Drivers with a steady right foot can expect an average
54.3mpg and a CO2 putheration rate of 118g/km. Suzuki
experts have crunched a few numbers and worked out that
with an estimated fuel price of £1.88 a litre, drivers will be
spending £150 per 1,000 miles – less than all its nearest rivals.
With a mild hybrid vehicle, the engine gets a boost from the
hybrid technology on start-up and acceleration. The full hybrid
means that momentum is achieved at times on ev power alone.
In addition, the new full hybrid is fitted with an automated
manual transmission - referred to by Suzuki as AGS or auto
gear shift - as standard while the mild hybrid S-Cross has
manual transmission only.
The automated system requires a little finesse on acceleration. It
will not take kindly to being hammered to the floor. Treat the
CITY
system with respect and it’ll glide you smoothly from A to B
Similarly styled to its mild hybrid sibling, the Hungarian-built S-
Cross offers the same trim levels – Motion and Ultra.
Motion is essentially a 2WD vehicle with two driving modes
available – standard and eco. Eco changes the dynamics slightly
and will save on fuel etc but is never the most exciting option.
Standard gees things up a little but, for the best driving
experience and a little more fun, opt for the Ultra AllGrip. This
comes with four easily selectable driving modes – auto, sport,
snow and lock – which are pretty much self-explanatory with lock
being held in reserve for when wheel slippage causes a slight
cheek sucking. It will apply the brakes (gently) and send torque to
where it is needed most.
Anyone who is required to tackle muddy slopes, rough roads
and steep driveways would do well to consider the Ultra. An offroad
test day successfully put the S-Cross through its paces over
surfaces far rougher than most drivers will ever encounter.
Auto will default to 2WD, automatically switching to 4WD when
required. Easy to see why this new full hybrid is set to boost
sales. It is straightforward to drive, has a very decent spec list
and won’t cost the earth.
Prices start at £27,249 for the Motion grade and from £32,049
for the Ultra AllGrip. Standard spec includes smartphone
connectivity, rear parking camera, front and rear parking sensors
and heated front seats. Ultra AllGrip adds leather upholstery,
integrated navigation with nine-inch screen, an excellent
panoramic sliding sunroof and 360 degree view camera.
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IF you’re considering buying a 4x4 pick-up truck, you perhaps don’t realise just
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For just down the road, close to Whittington Moor roundabout, are the
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Proprietor Mark Duesbury takes exceptional pride in keeping his customers
happy with the quality of his 4x4 pick-ups and also the friendly, yet
professional, sales service and support he provides.
That’s the reason his business - established 22 years ago - attracts buyers
from throughout the region, across the Pennines and as far afield as Inverness,
Glasgow and Kent.
Mark has a vast knowledge of the market and he is happy to pass on the
benefit of his expertise to potential customers, especially in today’s post COVID
fast moving market place having most of the answers.
Fifty per cent of his vehicles are snapped up by business users, the other half
are bought by people who simply want to own one of these great-looking,
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They are big favourites with folk who enjoy a countryside lifestyle: equestrian
enthusiasts, dog owners and other fans of the great outdoors. 4x4 pick-up
trucks, although commercial vehicles, are now classed as crossover vehicles and
are more popular in the UK than ever before and appeal to people of all ages.
Said Mark, from Chesterfield: “I source stock that covers everyone’s needs and
all vehicles are in tip-top condition and come prepared to the highest standard.”
For added peace of mind, much of the stock is under manufacturer’s warranty.
Being classed as commercial vehicles, 4x4 pick-ups have tax advantages for
many owners and Mark has the answers to all your questions.
Part-exchange deals are welcome and the business accepts all major credit
and debit cards. Finance can also be arranged. Mark is registered and regulated
by the FCA.
To discover more and to view the current range of vehicles, either head to the
website www.mdvehicles.co.uk or, better still, inspect them close up by paying
a visit to Mark’s premises. The opening times are: Monday to Friday 9.30-5pm,
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The BrightLife story so far...
A
FRIENDLY voice can make all the
difference if you feel lonely or
isolated, so local charity BrightLife
provides a telephone befriending service
for older people.
BrightLife might be a name which some people
haven’t heard before, but it is the day-to-day name
adopted in 2021 by Age Concern Chesterfield and
District.
Based in Chesterfield, BrightLife provides a telephone
befriending service to people over the age of 55 living in
Bolsover, Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire. The service is
provided by a dedicated team of volunteer Befrienders from
Monday to Friday.
The history of BrightLife goes right back to the Second World
War which prompted the setting up of an Old Peoples Welfare
Committee by the Council of Social Service in 1940. The
committee aimed to improve the situation for older people and
gained national recognition. In 1944, it became known as the
National Old People’s Welfare Committee, incorporating a range
of organisations working at a local level, to improve older
people's lives.
In 1946, Chesterfield Borough Council was the first authority in
Derbyshire to establish an Old People’s Welfare Committee.
In 1971, the National Older People’s Welfare Committee adopted
the name of Age Concern and in 1992 there was another step in
the journey when North Derbyshire Health Authority funded a
part-time officer located in and managed by Age Concern
Chesterfield to introduce an Advocacy Service aimed at
preventing loneliness.
BrightLife Champions Against
Loneliness Awards 2023
Ann Monk, BrightLife’s chief officer, explained that
the pandemic revealed many of the issues that lonely
and isolated people have had in the past are still a
problem for older people today.
She said: “Loneliness and isolation occurs for many
reasons; but one that has been highlighted during the
pandemic is that many people do not live near their
families. More families have both adults working.
BrightLife “The days have gone where families lived in
the same area and supported each other. Many
families live and work away from the area their older relatives live
in.
“A member of a couple may have lost their partner or someone
they provided care for and find it difficult to mix with others now
they are on their own. Many carers become lonely if they have
cared for someone for a long time because they have lost
contact with their friends and community.
“An older person may have been housebound or have mobility
problems and cannot get out of their home and they too become
forgotten if they do not have family or friends who can help and
encourage them.”
One man who lives alone and has benefitted from the
befriending service said: “It is lovely to hear your voice on the
phone as the only other voice I hear is on the television.
“Sometimes I feel as if I am invisible.”
BrightLife is always looking for more volunteers and would love
to hear from anyone interested. All volunteers receive training
and are fully supported by staff.
Anyone who would like to volunteer or would like a call from
a befriender should contact Ann on 01246 273333 or email
enquiries@brightlife.charity

Champions Against Loneliness
The initial BrightLife Champions
Against Loneliness Awards will be
presented at a glitzy celebration.
The event will recognise and
celebrate those members of our
local society who have gone
above and beyond in their
actions to ensure that loneliness
and isolation doesn’t occur
amongst older persons living
in Chesterfield, Bolsover and
North East Derbyshire.
Join us for our first
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2023, at Casa Hotel
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On the evening we will pay tribute to:
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Weddings Guide 2023
Hallowes Golf Club
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Covid’s lasting
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I
T’S been a tumultuous few years for the wedding
industry.
Nuptuals cancelled, rearranged, or restricted due to the Covid
pandemic, followed by a rush by couples to tie the knot during
2022.
So have limits and lockdowns left a lasting legacy on Big Days?
Experts think so.
As guest numbers had to be cut, brides and grooms had to be
selective with lists. But smaller, more intimate occasions remain
attractive to many post-Covid and average guest numbers
continue to shrink.
“Couples had to cut down their guest lists if they wanted to
marry in the pandemic, and for some, this was a heart-breaking
ordeal,” says Zoe Burke, editor of Hitched.
“However, for some it opened up the opportunity to cut out
people who they were perhaps inviting out of pressure.
“We’ve seen people relish this opportunity even post-pandemic
- if you wouldn’t have a Zoom party with them during a global
lockdown, why invite them to your big day?
“When we polled our Instagram followers, 71% told us they felt
pressure to invite certain guests, and 95% said they wished there
was a way to tell people they’re not invited to the wedding.”
While some couples choose to spend more per head on their
guests, the cost-of-living crisis might well see this as one area
where they can trim their budget.
The pressure on numbers during the pandemic often meant
couples broke away from the norm when it came to assigning
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roles. Men became bridesmaids, women became best men, and
so on.
Following on from this was the shift away from matching outfits.
Increasingly members of the bridal party are being given more
choice and the chance to wear something that can be re-worn
again and again, whether it’s a party frock or a dinner suit.
With an overall move towards couples fashioning their own
experience rather than being stymied by tradition, expect this
trend to continue.
The pandemic also saw much of life move outdoors, leading to
a law being passed in 2022 letting licensed venues host
ceremonies in the open air. Saying your vows in beautiful
gardens, on terraces, or overlooking countryside – all of this is
now possible.
As wedding businesses have adapted to changes brought
about by public health requirements, flexibility has been key.
In general, what used to be alternative has moved closer to
mainstream, giving couples more scope than ever for a
personalised experience.
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Quizzing MP about
teenage concerns
Lee Rowley MP
and Dronfield
student Sam
Burton
Sam Burton is a sixth form student at Dronfield
Henry Fanshawe School and each month he
writes a column for Dronfield Eye. This time
around he reports on his recent meeting with
the town’s Member of Parliament
W
HEN I started writing for the Dronfield Eye last
summer, I wanted to bring attention to the
concerns and issues that are a topic of conversation for
young people in the area.
This is why I was especially pleased to meet with Lee Rowley,
MP for NE Derbyshire, a couple of weeks ago to talk about how
some of these issues are being addressed by himself and others
in Westminster.
Our discussion included everything from the problems
surrounding social media and mental health, to education catchup
after the Covid-19 lockdowns and how growing up in
Derbyshire had given him an “honest, frank, and aspirational” set
of values.
Regarding the efforts to support students affected by pandemic
school closures, he said: “A lot of support has gone in to try and
help people work through some of the education that may have
been missed, to help people catch-up, and that will be a process
particularly for those who still have quite a long way to go in their
school careers.”
This includes the recently announced plans for all students to
study maths until the age of 18 – something which he also said
he believes will help this generation to acquire high-level skills
needed for the future.
Another significant issue affecting many teens is mental health:
the NHS says one in six are currently affected. Has the scale of
the issue been recognised by politicians?
“I think there is quite a significant debate in Parliament about
how to support young people with their wellbeing,” he said.
“There’s lots more money going into it, lots more people being
recruited, more equipment made available, more support being
provided, and it’s about making sure that works for young people
who need that support in the years to come.”
And, lastly, I asked our MP what we should be optimistic about
going into the future.
“Absolutely everything,” he told me. “People should be
completely optimistic about the world, the possibilities and the
opportunities to make change and improve things, and for our
world - both here in NE Derbyshire and more broadly - to get
better.”
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Dronfield are recruiting!
Search on You Tube for ‘William Lee Corporate
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We are looking for Production Operatives for
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We offer a variety of shift patterns including 4 on 4 off
days, days and nights, nights and hybrid shifts.
Pay ­ £11.26­ £11.67 per hour plus shift
allowances and overtime available.
William Lee, based in Dronfield are looking for Production
Operatives in both Foundry, Process and Coreshop
Departments. We produce iron castings for the
automotive industry for a range of high­profile customers
such as Daimler, Scania and Jaguar Landrover. We have
been in business for over 135 years and our customers
expect and receive a high­quality product as our top
priority.
Operatives are essential to our business and the roles
involve the production of iron castings from the initial
stages of moulding sand and making cores to pouring
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robotic technology. At the present time specific duties
involve knocking off and finishing castings by hand and
working on our Magaldi machine to separate and
prepare castings, making cores on a laempe machine
and finishing castings in our process department.
There are no qualification requirements and full on the
job training will be given. If you have experience of
working in a heavy industry environment or within a
foundry / machine shop or hold a valid FLT licence in
date within 3 years, then this may be an advantage.
The role requires you to pass a medical assessment as
this is a manual role with a high level of physicality
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01246 416155
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From this...
...to this
A glimpse of the future
2023 is going to be a big year for the Life
Dronfield organisation which has taken on a
large refurbishment project. Mike Firth reports
P
LANS have been unveiled for an exciting
development in the heart of old Dronfield which will
transform a tired old church building into a smart
location where all members of the community can meet
and connect.
The Grade II listed Parish Halls on Church Street have been
largely derelict for several years. Now the Life Dronfield charity
organisation is to carry out a £600,000 refurbishment to open up
the historic building as a free-to-use community space.
Planning permission has already been granted and the Halfwaybased
Gavins Foundation is making the initial purchase of the
halls on behalf of Life Dronfield. Once the renovation project is
complete, the money will be repaid.
Andy Evers, chair person of Life Dronfield, explained: “Solicitors
are currently processing the necessary documentation to
complete the sale of the Halls.
“The rear roof has already been removed and is being replaced,
ensuring that the building is watertight and planning regulations
will be met in a timely fashion. We will be holding public open
events once we have completed on the sale.”
“When complete, the new facility will feature an indoor toddler
play space, an area for young people, talk tables for those
isolated in the town, as well as a number of other initiatives.
“We know we have ample space - including a new mezzanine
area - to provide different areas for different groups. There will be
quiet areas for reading or working on the internet and an open
café area serving nutritious and affordable food and snacks. We
will have space to provide extra facilities for those with additional
needs so all will feel welcome.”
The building will be completely accessible for the disabled, with
a Changing Spaces toilet facility.
Andy, who said the group had been searching for a suitable
building for ten years, added: “We completed a Community
Needs Questionnaire across the town and had over 470 replies,
all in favour of the community space.”
Some of the walls in the building are thought to date back to the
15th century. People can be kept up to date by following the
website lifedronfield.org/keep-in-touch
As well as the purchase and renovations of the Halls, Life
Dronfield runs a weekly "Free for all, pay if you want" cafe on
Tuesdays at Holy Spirit Church, Stonelow Road. A warm space is
offered with hot drinks, cakes and soup for local people to use.
At Christmas the organisation distributing more than 120 tubs of
chocolates to those who are isolated across our town, a scheme
they plan to repeat at Easter with Easter Eggs.
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Andy Evers (right) with Life Dronfield
vice-chair David Dalton. Left: Artist’s
impression of the new look

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Where to find
defibrillators
T
HERE are now almost 40 life-saving emergency
defibrillators close at hand in the S18 community;
many of these have been provided by Dronfield St John
Ambulance.
Here’s where to find one near your home or workplace:
Barlow Village Hall;
Dronfield Medical Centre;
Dronfield Civic Hall;
Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park;
Coal Aston Village Hall, Eckington Road;
Coal Aston Methodist Church, Eckington Road;
Dronfield Baptist Church;
Dronfield Gymnastics Academy, Hunter Park, Callywhite Lane;
Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street;
Dronfield Nursery, 274 Chesterfield Road;
Dronfield Parish Church, Church Street;
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre;
Dronfield Station;
Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club;
Dunning Dental Care, Snape Hill Lane;
Gorsey Brigg School;
Gosforth Playing Fields;
Greendale Pharmacy, off Green Lane;
Gunstones, Stubley Lane;
Hallamshire Heating, Callywhite Lane;
Hallowes Golf Club;
Henry Fanshawe School;
Heron Publications, 179 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield;
Hilltop Sports & Social Club;
Holmesdale Infant School;
Holmesfield Village Hall;
Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road;
Mallory Close, Sheepbridge;
Miners Arms, Hundall;
Moorland View, Apperknowle;
Northfield School, Falcon Road;
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road;
Penny Acres School, Holmesfield;
Polaris, Wreakes Lane;
Povey Farm, Lightwood Lane;
St Andrew’s School, Pentland Road;
Stonelow Junior School, Stonelow Road;
Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane;
Unstone Junior School;
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infants;
Unstone Village Hall;
William Levick Primary School;
William Lee Ltd, Callywhite Lane.
• See the A-Z Street Map on the inside back pages of this
Directory for the locations of Dronfield’s defibrillators.
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DRONFIELD PROBUS CLUB
FOR RETIRED GENTLEMEN
Our non-political club welcomes all retired men who now
miss the contact and companionship that work brought to their lives.
Come and listen to professional speakers on a wide variety of subjects.
We meet fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings of
each month throughout the year. Meetings commence at 10am and
finish before noon with a comfort break at 11am for tea or coffee and a
biscuit (or two!). Bar facilities are also available following the meeting.
Meetings are held at Dronfield Contact Club, Snape HiIl Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2GJ which has excellent parking and has disabled access.
Visitors are welcome, so please do come along to one or two meetings
prior to considering becoming a member to meet and join a friendly
bunch of other retired blokes who enjoy to listen and learn.
The dress code is smart casual (ideally jacket and tie).
Advert funded by North East Derbyshire District Council
For further information contact
Past President, Philip Wright on 01246 414923
or email him at philipewright6@gmail.com
or Past President, Roger Young on 01246 418489
or email him at rogerwhy@tiscali.co.uk
www.dronfieldprobus.co.uk or mobile 07395 557456
ROTARY CLUB OF
DRONFIELD
LATEST COMMUNITY
LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS
6th December 2022 M133
13th December 2022 M157
20th December 2022 M049
27th December 2022 M060
3rd January 2023 M089
10th January 2023 M055
17th January 2023 M033
For information on
how to play, visit
www. dronfield
rotary.org.uk
Out of every £1 played, 50p goes directly to organisations
in or serving the S18 district. The remaining 50p is
returned to players as prize­money.
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Night-time falls
Above: dusk at St John the Baptist Church in Dronfield, photographed
by Waf Eaton of Gleadless Townend. Below: A frosty late afternoon
scene at Dronfield Churchyard. Pictured here by Deborah Wain
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Thanks to Dronfield’s
Martin Beaumont for
sharing this image of a
female sparrowhawk
which he spotted
perching on his garden
wall at Southwood
Avenue for around
15 minutes.
Ancient stone cross at
Shillito Wood
photographed by
Dronfield’s Michael Hardy
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Units 3-7
875 Sheffield Road
Sheepbridge
Chesterfield
S41 9EF
01246 455863
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Dronfield Directory 2023
Dronfield A-Z
Dronfield
Town Council
A
Alexandra Road
Allestree Drive
Alma Crescent
Alport Rise
Alton Close
Anglesey Road
Appletree Drive
Arundel Close
Ashford Close
Ashford Road
Aston Close
Avon Close
F3
B4
E2
B4
C5
F5
F4
B4
B5
B5/C5
G2
F2
B
Balmoral Crescent C3/4
Barley Mews A3/4
Barlow Lees Lane D6
Barlow View F6
Barnard Avenue H2
Barnes Avenue C3
Barnes Gardens C3
Barnes Lane C3
Beech Way F2
Beechwood Road E4
Beeston Close B4
Belton Close B4
Bents Crescent G2
Bents Lane G2/3
Birchen Close B4
Birches Fold G1
Birches Lane G1
Birchitt View E2
Bowshaw
E1
Bowness Close C4
Bradwell Close B5
Brookview Court E2
Brown Lane G2
Bubnell Road C3
Buckingham Close B4
Burbage Close B3/4
Burnaston Close B4
Burns Drive G5
Buttermere Drive D4
Byron Close G6
C
Caernarfon Road F5
Caldey Road E5
Callywhite Ln F4/G4/H4
Carr Lane A3/B3/B4
Carr Lane Mews C3
Cartmel Close C4
Castlerigg Way D4
Cavendish Rise E5
Cecil Avenue F2
Cecil Road E2/E3/F3
Cemetery Road F5/G5
Chaddesden Close B4
Chapel Yard E4
Chatsworth Place B3/4
Chaucer Drive G6
Chesterfield Road
E3/F4/G5/H5/H6
Chestnut Close G6
Chiverton Close E3
Church Street E4
Civic Centre E4
Coniston Road C4/C5/D4
Constable Close D5
Cowley Lane C5/C6/D5
Croft Lea
B3
Crofton Close D4
Crofton Rise D4/E4
Cromarty Rise B3
Cross Ln, Coal Aston G2
Cross Ln, Dronfield F5
Cruck Close C3
Cunliffe Street G1
142
Curzon Avenue
D
Dalbury Road
Dale Road
Derwent Close
Derwent Road
Devonshire Close
Draycott Place
Drury Lane
Dyche Lane
E
E5
A4
F5
F2
F2
E5
C5
G2
G1
Eastfield Road G5
Eckington Road
G1/G2/H1/H2
Egerton Road F3
Elm Tree Crescent E2/F2
Elvaston Close A4
Ennerdale Close C4
Eskdale Close C4/5
F
Fairwinds Close E4
Fairview Road E2
Falcon Rise H2
Falcon Road G2/H2
Falkland Rise E5
Fanshaw Bank E4
Fanshaw Road F3
Farlow Road C3
Farm Close G1
Farwater Lane E4
Ferndale Close H2
Ferndale Rise H2
Ferndale Road H2
Field Close B2
Firthwood Avenue H2
Firthwood Close H2
Firthwood Road H2
Fletcher Avenue E4
Ford Close
E4
Forresters Lane G1/2
Forth Avenue B3
Frithwood Drive G3
G
Gainsborough Road
C5/D4/D5
Gardom Close B4
Garth Way E4/5
Garth Way Close D5
Beacon in Sindelfingen Park
Gelderd Place E5
Gledhill Close E4
Glen Vale
C4
Gomersal Lane E4/5
Gorseybrigg C4
Gosforth Close D4/E4
Gosforth Crescent D4
Gosforth Drive B4/C5/D5
Gosforth Green D4
Gosforth Lane D4/E4
Grange Avenue C4
Grasmere Road C4/C5
Great Croft
B3
Green Cross F3
Green Lane F2/F3/F4/G2
Green Lea A3/B2
Greenacres Close G6
Greendale Walk F3
Grisedale Walk D4
H
Haddon Close G3
Halfacre Lane H5
Hall Close
B3
Hallam Court F5
Hallowes Court F5
Hallowes Drive F6/G5/G6
Hallowes Lane F4/5/6
Hallowes Rise G5
Hanbury Close E5
Hardwick Close G3
Hartington Road F3
Hassop Close G3
Hatton Close C5
Hawkshead Ave C4
Hawthorne Ave E2/F2
Hayfield Close B5
Hazel Close G5
Hazel Court G5
Hazelwood Close B4
Heatherfield Close E5
Heaton Close B4
High Street E4
Highdale Fold E5
Highfields Crescent E5
Highfields Road E5/F6
Highgate Drive G6
Highgate Lane F6/G6
Hillside Avenue E5
Hilltop Road E5/F6
Hilltop way
F6
Hogarth Rise D5
Holbein Close D5
Holborn Ave E3/F3/F4
Hollies Close G6
Hollins Spring Ave E5/F5
Hollins Spring Rd E4/5
Holm Close B3
Holmesdale Close G2
Holmesdale Road F2/G2
Holmesfield Road
(off Northern Common)
A3/4/5
Holmley Bank E2
Holmley Lane F2
I
Ingleby Close
Ivanbrooke Close
K
Kendal Drive
Kentmere Close
Keswick Place
Kilburn Road
Kiln Hill
Kipling Close
L
B4
B4
C4
C4
C4
A4/B5
G2
G6
Landseer Close D5
Langdale Drive G2
Lea Road
F4
Leabrook Road A4/B4/B5
Linden Avenue F2/G2
Lindisfarne Road F5
Lindup Road C3
Links Road
F6
Longacre Road E/F6
Longcroft Avenue B3
Longcroft Cres A3/B3
Longcroft Road A3/B3/C3
Lorne Close C3
Lowry Drive D4
Lundy Road F5
Lynwood Close B4
M
Machins Court E3
Manor Crescent E4
Mapperley Road B4
Marsh Avenue F2/3
Marston Close C5
Meadow Close G1
Melbourne Avenue A4
Mickley Lane A2
Mill Lane F4/G4/G5
Millstone Close
B4/C3/C4
Montrose Place C4
Moonpenny Way E4
Moorgate Crescent F5
Moray Place C3
Morley Close A4
N
Nairn Drive C4
Navigation Way H5
Netherdene Road E5
Netherfields Cres E5/F5
Newstead Close B4
Norburn Close B4
Northern Common A2/3
O
Oakdell H2/3
Oakhill Road G2/G3/H2
Orchard Square B3
Ormesby Close B4
Oxclose Drive B4
Oxclose Lane B4
P
Paddock Way F3/G3
Palmer Crescent F5/G5
Park Avenue F3
Park Farm
B3
Parkgate G3/4
Park View Lane F4
Patterdale Close D4
Peel Gardens E4
Pembroke Road F5
Pentland Rd B4/C3/C4
Pighills Lane F1
Poplar Close G6
Princess Road F3/4
Prospect Road G2
Q
Quoit Green F4/5
R
Radbourne Common
B4/C4
Ravensdale Road B4
Rembrandt Drive D5
Repton Place A4
Reynolds Close D5
Rockingham Close B4
Romney Drive D4
Roston Close B4
Rothay Close C5
Rawlins Court G1
Rubens Close D4/5
Rydal Close C5
S
Salisbury Avenue F6
Salisbury Road F6
Scarsdale Close F5
Scarsdale Cross F5
Scarsdale Road F5
School Lane F4/5
Shakespeare Crescent
G5/G6/H6
Shaw Street G1
Sheards Close D4
Sheards Drive D4
Sheards Way D4
Sheffield Road E1/2/3
Shelley Drive G6
Sherwood Road B4
Shetland Road F5/6
Shireoaks Road G3
Smithy Croft B3
Snape Hill
E3
Snape Hill Ln E3/F2/F3
Snape Hill Close F2
Snape Hill Cresc E2/F2
Snape Hill Drive F2/3
Snelston Close B4
Soaper Lane E2/3
Solway Rise B3
Southcote Drive C4
Southfield Drive G5
Southfield Mount G5
Southwood Ave E6/F6
Stafford Close A3
Stanford Road B4
Stone Close G2
Stone Road G1
Stonelow Cresc G3/H3
Stonelow Green F3/G3
Stonelow Road F3 - H3
Stubley Close C2/D1
Stubley Croft C3
Stubley Drive C3
Stubley Hollow D2/3
Stubley Lane C3/D3/E3
Stubley Place D3
Summerfield Road F2
Summerwood Lane D2/3
Summerwood Place D3
Sycamore Avenue E2/F2
T
Tay Close
The Avenue
The Knoll
The Lawn
The Ridgeway
Thirlmere Drive
Thornton Place
Thorpe Avenue
Trent Grove
Turner Close
U
C3
F3/G3
H2
F3
H2
E3
B4
G1
F2
D4
Ullswater Close D3
Ullswater Drive D4
Ullswater Park D4
Ullswater Place D4
Unstone Dronfield By-pass
E1/D1/D2/D3/D4/D5/E6
Unstone Hill H6
Upper School Lane F4
V
Vale Close
Valentines Court
Victoria Street
W
F4
H1
D4/E3
Walton Close B3
Warren Rise G2
Welbeck Close B3
Wentworth Road B4
West Street D3
Westbank Close
F1/G1/G2
Westbank Court F1
Westfield Road G5
Wilson Road G1
Wilson Street F5
Windermere Avenue C4
Windsor Drive B4
Wingfield Close A4
Wordsworth Place G6
Wreakes Lane E2/3

Dronfield Street M
A B C D
Cliffe Park blooms
Holborn Avenue footpath
Dron Woodhouse
§
§
Carr Lane
Mews
Barnes
Gardens
Gosforth
Fields
§
§
Lindup Rd
§
Gosforth Valley
§
§
Glen Vale
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Dronfield
Town Council
Dronfield Directory 2023
E F G H
EYE
Coal Aston
Shaw
Street
§
Valentines Court
St Philip’s
Church
§
Super
market
§
§
MEDICAL
CENTRE &
§
Super
market
§ §
Hall
Barn
§
§
Forge §
Dronfield
Station
§
Park View Lane
§
§
Holmesdale
§
Highdale
Fold
§
Navigation Way
business units
§
§
Hilltop
(Unsuitable
for Vehicles)
(Unmade
Road)
(No Vehicular Access)
§
Hallowes
Dronfield area
defibrillators
indicated
§
For fuller S18 listing
of defibrillator
locations see P131.

We have been supplying Derbyshire
with stairlifts since 1998, and now
you can get new straight stairlifts
installed the same week.
New models from £1495.00
SAFETY FEATURES INCLUDED
SLIMLINE FOLDING DESIGN
SWIVEL AT THE TOP
You can visit our showrooms to see a demonstration
product, and plenty more, including:
27 Causeway Lane
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AS
01629 706767
• Mobility Scooters
• Rise and Recline Chairs
• Profiling Beds
• Manual Wheelchairs
• Powered Wheelchairs
Unit C The Glass Yard
Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire, S41 8JY
01246 383000
88 Derby Road
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3HT
01773 513235
For more information, visit our website:
derbymobility.co.uk
If getting to one of our stores is too difficult,
arrange a Home Assessment