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DRONFIELD<br />
EYE<br />
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Essential information and<br />
listings for everyone living<br />
and working locally<br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
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A-Z Guide to Organisations<br />
Street Map of <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong> Events Guide<br />
Sporting <strong>Directory</strong><br />
Emergency Numbers<br />
Local Schools Guide<br />
Places of Worship<br />
Food & Drink Ideas<br />
Park’s Big Anniversary<br />
Wedding Ideas<br />
<strong>Eye</strong> on the Past<br />
Your Local Photographs<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, Holmesfield, Gosforth Valley, Hilltop, Coal Aston, Apperknowle,<br />
Barlow, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse, Holmesdale, Hundall, Unstone, Hallowes,<br />
Handley, Unthank, Unstone Green, Cowley, Millthorpe, Troway and beyond
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Turner, Amanda Lacey, Melonie<br />
Rawson and Leon Stones<br />
impressed and extremely<br />
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Customer in Derbyshire<br />
1ST FLOOR,<br />
3 WESTBROOK COURT,<br />
SHARROWVALE ROAD,<br />
SHEFFIELD S11 8YZ<br />
0114 272 2586<br />
customerservices@1stcallgas.com<br />
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Prices starting from.
We have been supplying Derbyshire<br />
with stairlifts since 1998, and now<br />
you can get new straight stairlifts<br />
installed the same week.<br />
Prices from £1495.00<br />
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• Rise and Recline Chairs<br />
• Profiling Beds<br />
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Unit C The Glass Yard<br />
Sheffield Road<br />
Chesterfield<br />
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01246 383000<br />
SLIMLINE FOLDING DESIGN<br />
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Ripley<br />
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DE5 3HT<br />
01773 513235<br />
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If getting to one of our stores is too difficult, arrange a<br />
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SWIVEL AT THE TOP
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
What’s inside your<br />
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>Directory</strong><br />
Welcome P6<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Councillors P8<br />
Somewhere to Turn P10-11<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s Town Mayor P12<br />
Local Representatives P16<br />
Venues for Hire P18-19<br />
Birthday Surprise P22<br />
A-Z Guide to Organisations P24-37<br />
A-Z Sporting <strong>Directory</strong> P42-45<br />
Town Council News P56<br />
Cliffe Park Anniversary P58-61<br />
Education <strong>Directory</strong> P64-69<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Events Guide P76-80<br />
Motoring <strong>Directory</strong> P82-86<br />
Entertainment <strong>Directory</strong> P90-93<br />
The Wildlife Garden P94-95<br />
Places of Worship P98-99<br />
Town Twinning P106<br />
Weddings Guide P110-111<br />
<strong>Eye</strong> on the Past P112-113<br />
Food & Drink Guide P114-118<br />
Defibrillator Locations P122<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> A-Z Street Map 134-136<br />
Editor: Mike Firth;<br />
Editorial: Deborah Wain;<br />
Advertising: Mandy Goulding & Sarah Ashley.<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong> Issue 218
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Welcome to this <strong>Directory</strong><br />
O<br />
NE word which we all hear on a regular basis in and<br />
around <strong>Dronfield</strong> is ‘community’. It crops up in many<br />
of the conversations I have with local people and<br />
organisations and I know it is a favourite word used here<br />
in the <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong>.<br />
In <strong>Dronfield</strong> we are so fortunate to have a thriving<br />
community where residents are caring, helpful and resilient<br />
and they look out for each other.<br />
Such a positive neighbourhood does not come about by<br />
accident and I must thank all our community groups and their<br />
volunteers who continue to help and support their members<br />
and others week after week, month after month, year after<br />
year, making <strong>Dronfield</strong> a great place in which to live.<br />
Here at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council, councillors give their time,<br />
experience and skills free of charge to manage the Council<br />
and its many responsibilities and support the community. In<br />
addition, throughout the year our Events Committee organises<br />
many popular attractions, which provide a focal point to bring<br />
people of all ages together.<br />
Each summer, the annual <strong>Dronfield</strong> Gala in Cliffe Park<br />
provides a day of free entertainment. The Town Council is<br />
delighted to see the event prove so popular and greater<br />
numbers turn out to enjoy it year after year. We already have<br />
plans to make this summer’s Gala even bigger and better!<br />
The Town Mayor, Coun Susan Burkitt, welcomed more than<br />
200 residents to the town’s Civic Service, held in the Civic<br />
Hall in co-operation with <strong>Dronfield</strong> Churches Together.<br />
In November, the <strong>Dronfield</strong> community is again always out in<br />
force for the Town Councilorganised<br />
Remembrance<br />
Sunday parade and service. This<br />
gives the town a real sense of<br />
pride as residents gather to pay<br />
tribute to the fallen.<br />
The popular Christmas Lights<br />
Switch-on and much-loved<br />
Christmas Fest attracts people in<br />
their droves. In addition to music<br />
and carols, many residents also<br />
enjoy fairground rides, food and<br />
drink stalls. The attendance at<br />
the 2023 event had to be seen<br />
to be believed!<br />
The Town Council takes its<br />
commitment to the local community very seriously and, whilst<br />
maintaining a prudent budget, we work diligently to help make<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> a better town in which to live. Our beautiful parks,<br />
and play areas for instance, are carefully maintained and<br />
upgraded on a regular basis.<br />
We are delighted to once again sponsor this annual<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong>, published by <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong>. If you want<br />
further confirmation about the strength of our community,<br />
these pages are packed with information about our wealth of<br />
local societies, clubs, schools, churches, sports teams,<br />
businesses and more.<br />
Coun Angelique Foster,<br />
Leader, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council<br />
W<br />
ELCOME to <strong>2024</strong>! It’s a pleasure to be able to write a<br />
few words in another <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> – the<br />
seventh I think I have contributed to since I became your MP.<br />
And a huge thank you again to the <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong> team and<br />
everyone at Heron Publications for the work they do for our<br />
communities month-in, month-out, all year round.<br />
After a number of difficult years, I am hopeful and optimistic<br />
that <strong>2024</strong> is going to be an exciting year – both locally and<br />
nationally. Some of the issues that have affected all of our<br />
communities over recent years since Covid are now, thankfully,<br />
starting to improve, with inflation having come down, price<br />
increases levelling off and public services starting to improve.<br />
It’s a long road back from the first pandemic in a century, and it<br />
will still take time, but I can see real improvements starting to<br />
be made.<br />
Locally, too, we have a big year ahead. I am hoping that <strong>2024</strong><br />
will be the year when the regeneration of the Civic Centre<br />
starts in earnest and I’ll keep speaking with the owners to try to<br />
encourage them to make progress on this, in conjunction with<br />
local residents.<br />
Fresh from the success of the new banking hub opening in<br />
Clay Cross in November, I’ve made another application for one<br />
for <strong>Dronfield</strong> and we should hear in the Spring whether that has<br />
been successful (fingers crossed!)<br />
We also have a big year coming up on planning, particularly<br />
with the Redmile application in Hallowes likely to be decided<br />
this year. We do need more<br />
housing in NE Derbyshire and<br />
across our country but that<br />
housing has to be in the right<br />
place – and this application by<br />
Redmile is not that. I will<br />
continue to oppose it and work<br />
with local residents to see if we<br />
can stop it.<br />
I’m also looking forward, as I<br />
do every year, to getting<br />
involved in our community in any<br />
way I can. The best part of my<br />
job is getting involved in local<br />
charity activities, communitybased<br />
work and supporting local<br />
clubs and groups across<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> and beyond. If you would like me to come and help in<br />
any way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!<br />
So, from me, it’s a huge thanks for everything that you do for<br />
our community. <strong>Dronfield</strong>, Coal Aston and all of the surrounding<br />
villages are amazing places to live and that is because of how<br />
you all make them so. Have a great year and see you around<br />
over the months ahead!<br />
Lee Rowley<br />
MP for NE Derbyshire<br />
6
Showroom - ‘gorgeous’<br />
My bathroom - ‘fabulous’<br />
H<br />
2O Bathroom Solutions’ impressive showroom at Woodseats is one of<br />
many reasons the business attracts customers from locally and<br />
beyond.<br />
And for Jennifer Guest, it was the starting point of her search for the right<br />
company to create a long-awaited new bathroom at her home in S12.<br />
Jennifer wanted to see products in realistic settings and on a visit to<br />
Chesterfield Road for a grooming appointment for her dog, she noticed H2O<br />
Bathroom Solutions opposite Woodseats School and called in.<br />
What she saw amazed her. Jennifer said: “I was absolutely blown away.<br />
The showroom is just gorgeous. As I hadn’t had a new bathroom for perhaps<br />
25 years or more, I had no idea what was out there now.<br />
“Having a new bathroom is a big financial commitment, and I felt I wanted<br />
to see how things would look and get a better ideas of colours, for example.<br />
That’s exactly what I was able to<br />
do. The choice is huge.<br />
“Also, everyone was so nice to<br />
talk to, there was no pressure.”<br />
Jennifer was happy to have her<br />
bathroom reconfigured and says<br />
there has been a complete<br />
transformation.<br />
The team at H2O Bathroom<br />
Solutions managed the entire<br />
project, from design to completion.<br />
Any concerns Jennifer had about<br />
the work being disruptive were<br />
allayed.<br />
She said: “There was no<br />
disruption at all. The plumber and<br />
tiler worked together marvellously<br />
and cleaned up after themselves at<br />
every point.<br />
“There was only one short period<br />
when I couldn’t have the heating<br />
on and only a couple of hours when<br />
I was without water. They just<br />
cracked on and barely stopped for<br />
a cup of tea!”<br />
Among the features of the new<br />
bathroom are a raised toilet, grab<br />
rail and dual-head shower making<br />
life easier without compromising<br />
on the aesthetics. Cupboards are<br />
off the floor to ensure easy<br />
cleaning.<br />
The large, grey, veined tiles look a<br />
picture and the ceiling is covered<br />
with white cladding, meaning no future painting projects will be required.<br />
Jennifer is thrilled with the finished result.<br />
“All in all, it’s fabulous. H2O Bathrooms Solutions were fantastic and I wouldn’t<br />
hesitate to recommend them to anyone,” she said. “I’m just so happy with it.”<br />
Open from Monday to Saturday with out of hours and Sunday<br />
appointments available by request.<br />
Car park at the rear of the showroom.<br />
685 CHESTERFIELD ROAD • SHEFFIELD • S8 0SL • T 0114 2554646<br />
www.h2obathroomsolutions.co.uk
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council 2023-27<br />
Back, from left: Coun Anthony Hutchinson, Coun Philip Wright, Coun Kevin Tait, Coun Gareth Hopkinson, Coun Richard<br />
Welton, Coun Mark Foster, Coun Alex Dale, Coun David Cheetham, Coun John Yates, Coun Graham Baxter MBE.<br />
Front, from left: Coun Christine Smith, Coun Caroline Smith, Coun Marie Ireland, Coun Angelique Foster (Council Leader), Coun<br />
Sue Burkitt (Mayor), Coun Pam Jones (Deputy Mayor), Coun Lilian Deighton, Coun Michelle Emmens, Coun Leah Coles.<br />
8<br />
COAL ASTON<br />
Susan Burkitt (Con)<br />
cllr.susan.burkitt@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07545 888914<br />
Mark Foster (Con)<br />
cllr.mark.foster@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07803 902698<br />
Anthony Hutchinson (Ind)<br />
cllr.anthony.hutchinson@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07817 481485<br />
DRONFIELD DYCHE<br />
Alex Dale (Con)<br />
cllr.alex.dale@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07515 261786<br />
DRONFIELD NORTH<br />
Graham Baxter MBE (Lab)<br />
cllr.graham.baxter@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07800 914505 or<br />
01246 415514<br />
David Cheetham (Lab)<br />
cllr.david.cheetham@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07719 209322<br />
Christine Smith (Lab)<br />
cllr.christine.smith@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
01246 419944<br />
DRONFIELD<br />
WOODHOUSE<br />
Kevin Tait (Con)<br />
cllr.kevin.tait@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07855 379111<br />
DRONFIELD<br />
SUMMERFIELD<br />
Philip Wright (Con)<br />
cllr.philip.wright@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
01246 414923<br />
GOSFORTH VALLEY<br />
Lilian Deighton (Con)<br />
01246 411310<br />
Michelle Emmens (Con)<br />
cllr.michelle.emmens@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
01246 410253<br />
Pam Jones (Con)<br />
cllr.pam.jones@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
01246 415783<br />
Richard Welton (Con)<br />
cllr.richard.welton@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07770 780642<br />
DRONFIELD SOUTH<br />
Leah Coles (Lab)<br />
cllr.leah.coles@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07905 068818<br />
Angelique Foster (Con)<br />
cllr.angelique.foster@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
Marie Ireland (Con)<br />
cllr.marie.ireland@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07790 869326<br />
Caroline Smith (Lab)<br />
cllr.caroline.smith@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
John Yates (Lab)<br />
cllr.john.yates@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07891 920808<br />
DRONFIELD<br />
BOWSHAW<br />
Gareth Hopkinson (Con)<br />
cllr.gareth.hopkinson@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
07960 444833
New year, new kitchen!<br />
new kitchen in a new home marks the turning of a new year for Suzanne Mitchell.<br />
And Sheffield Kitchen Interiors, who delivered the project end-to-end, come in for high praise.<br />
“They were fantastic. Everything I wanted, they did for me,” said Suzanne.<br />
Suzanne’s wish-list for the kitchen in her bungalow, in Holmesdale, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, was for it to be light, have<br />
clean lines, with no overhead cupboards, and plenty of storage.<br />
Sheffield Kitchen Interiors’ design team set to work with the transformation, meeting the brief and more.<br />
The first task during the installation was the careful removal of the previous kitchen so it could be sold.<br />
Everything in the room was then stripped back to make way for fresh plaster and the new fixtures and<br />
fittings.<br />
For her project, Suzanne chose painted smooth finish shaker-style doors - in ivory for the main frontage<br />
and Parisian blue for the island doors - together with colour co-ordinated units.<br />
Quartz worktops offer a hint of sparkle and there is a further touch of glamour with the upstands, splash<br />
back and windowsill in White Shimmer.<br />
Suzanne opted for a Rangemaster one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and there is no need to wait<br />
for a kettle to boil with an instant steaming hot water tap from the Abode range!<br />
The kitchen has been fitted with high-quality integrated NEFF appliances. The oven cleans itself by using<br />
Pyrolytic technology to turn any grease or food residue into ash that can be simply wiped away once the<br />
oven has cooled down.<br />
There is a gleaming four-zone glass hob, with an 80cm hood, a microwave, and a dishwasher.<br />
Suzanne also has a showpiece American-style fridge freezer which was plumbed in by the team.<br />
Sheffield Kitchen Interiors handled all the required electrical work and fitted luxury vinyl tile flooring to<br />
complete the dream space.<br />
So many details were tended to during the installation and nothing was too much trouble.<br />
The team crafted a chopping board from the Quartz worktop and made a new surface for an existing piece<br />
of furniture in the dining room.<br />
Suzanne concluded: “Everyone at Sheffield Kitchen Interiors was very helpful, including the showroom<br />
staff. I can’t recommend them highly enough.<br />
FREE, no-obligation quotations<br />
FREE, computer generated images<br />
FREE, project management<br />
Dedicated team of designers<br />
Exceptional service levels and value for money<br />
Knowledgeable and trustworthy advice<br />
Professional, careful and experienced installation team<br />
10 years manufacturing guarantee<br />
Sheffield Kitchen Interiors<br />
298a Meadowhead, Sheffield, S8 7UH<br />
www.sheffieldkitcheninteriors.co.uk<br />
Call 0114 274 7288 for your free quote<br />
Family-run business giving a friendly, professional service from start to finish<br />
Exceptional standards of workmanship, using state-of-the-art technology and top products
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Everyone needs a little help and<br />
professional advice from time to<br />
time. Here are some important<br />
numbers to keep close at hand:<br />
Addiction<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous. 0800 9177650.<br />
Al-Anon/Alateen. For those affected by<br />
someone's drinking. 0800 0086811.<br />
Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service.<br />
08453 084010 / 01246 206514.<br />
Derbyshire Recovery Partnership. 0845<br />
3054010.<br />
Drugs Helpline, Frank. 0300 1236600,<br />
text 82111.<br />
Gamble Aware. 08088 020133.<br />
Narcotics Anonymous. 0300 9991212.<br />
Smokefree Helpline. 0300 1231044.<br />
Young People’s Substance Misuse.<br />
01773 303646 derbyshire@cgl.org.uk<br />
Ageing<br />
Bright Life, Chesterfield and N Derbys.<br />
01246 273333.<br />
Derby and Derbyshire Age UK. 01773<br />
766922.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> 50+ forum (online). 01629<br />
532446/537681.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> 2gether. 01246 417432/07890<br />
843166.<br />
Animals<br />
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support.<br />
0800 0966606.<br />
Chesterfield and District Cats Protection.<br />
01246 802919.<br />
Dogs Trust. 0207 8370006.<br />
Dog Wardens. 01246 231111.<br />
Pet Samaritans. 01246 455777.<br />
RSPCA, Chesterfield. 01246 273358.<br />
RSPCA, Sheffield. 0114 2898050.<br />
RSPCA Cruelty Line. 0300 1234999.<br />
Benefits and Employment<br />
ACAS employment law and workplace<br />
advice. 0300 1231100.<br />
Community Outreach Worker Service,<br />
NEDDC. 01246 231111.<br />
Derbyshire Benefits Helpline. 01629<br />
531535.<br />
Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centres.<br />
01246 231441.<br />
Job Centre Plus. 0800 1690190.<br />
North Derbyshire Trade Union Safety.<br />
01246 231441.<br />
Bereavement<br />
Cruse Bereavement Care. 01246 550080.<br />
Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd. 01246<br />
413205.<br />
John Heath & Son. 0114 2749005.<br />
GM Lunt. 0114 2745508.<br />
Spire Funeral Services. 01246 221555.<br />
Woodland Burial Company. 0115 9399030.<br />
Carers<br />
Carers Direct. 0203 904420.<br />
Derbyshire Carers Association. 01773<br />
833833.<br />
Child Protection<br />
Childline 0800 1111.<br />
NSPCC Child Protection. 0808 8005000.<br />
Citizens’ Advice<br />
NE Derbys Citizens Advice. 0808<br />
2505702.<br />
Crime and Courts<br />
British Transport Police. Non-emergency<br />
0800 405040.<br />
Crimestoppers. 0800 555 111.<br />
Crown Prosecution Service. 0115<br />
8523300/0116 2046700.<br />
Derbyshire Victim Support. 0800<br />
6126505.<br />
National Stalking Helpline. 0808 8020300.<br />
The Elm Foundation, freedom from abuse.<br />
0800 0198668/07534 617252.<br />
National Domestic Violence Helpline<br />
0808 2000247.<br />
NE Derbyshire & Dales Magistrates Court<br />
01246 224040.<br />
Police: Non-emergency 101. Emergency<br />
999.<br />
Respect, for male victims of domestic<br />
abuse. 0808 8010327.<br />
Sexual Abuse & Incest Line. 01246<br />
559889.<br />
Stop Hate UK (hate crime). 0800 1381625.<br />
Witness Service. 01246 246531.<br />
Debt<br />
Business Debtline. 0800 1976026.<br />
Christians Against Poverty debt advice.<br />
01274 760720.<br />
National Debtline. 0808 8084000.<br />
Money Wellness. 0161 5188282.<br />
Disability<br />
Autism East Midlands. 01909 506678.<br />
British Deaf Association. 0207 6974140.<br />
Where help is<br />
close at hand<br />
Deaf-initely Women. 07421 827162 or<br />
01773 828233. info@deafinitelywomen<br />
.org.uk<br />
Deafblinduk. 0800 132320,<br />
info@deafblind.org.uk<br />
Derbyshire Autism Services. 01733 741221.<br />
Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Service.<br />
01773 570976.<br />
Derbyshire Special Educational Needs and<br />
Disabilities Advice Line. 01624 533668.<br />
Disability Derbyshire Coalition for<br />
Inclusive Living. 01773 740246.<br />
Disability Rights UK. 0330 9950400.<br />
Guide Dogs for the Blind. 0800 7811444.<br />
Just Good Friends Clubs (adults with<br />
a learning disability). 01246 913267 /<br />
07599 076868.<br />
Kidney Care UK. 01420 541424.<br />
Parkinson’s UK, Chesterfield & District.<br />
01629 640342.<br />
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind.<br />
0114 272 2757.<br />
Sight Support Derbyshire. 01332 292262.<br />
Support Dogs. 0114 2617800.<br />
Tiny Tim Trust, equipment and resources<br />
for children with special needs in<br />
Derbyshire. 01246 236890.<br />
Emotional Support<br />
Anxiety UK. 0344 4775774, text 07537<br />
416905.<br />
Campaign Against Living Miserably. 0800<br />
585858.<br />
Derwent Rural Counselling Service. 0800<br />
0476861.<br />
Mind. 0300 1233393.<br />
National Suicide Prevention Helpline.<br />
0800 6895652<br />
Samaritans. 116123.<br />
Sane Line. 0300 3047000.<br />
The Silver Line. For older people.<br />
0800 4708090.<br />
Switchboard, for those who identify as<br />
gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgender.<br />
0800 0119100.<br />
Talking Mental Health Derbyshire. 0300<br />
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1230542.<br />
Young Minds. 24-hour text helpline, text<br />
YM to 85258.<br />
Young Minds Parents’ Helpline. 0808 802<br />
5544 (9.30am-4pm, weekdays)<br />
Missing People. 116000.<br />
Environment<br />
Abandoned Vehicles. 01246 231111.<br />
Environment Agency Incident Hotline.<br />
0800 807060.<br />
Floodline. 0345 9881188, 0345 6026340<br />
(textphone).<br />
Fly-Tipping. 01246 231111.<br />
Gas Leaks. 0800 111999.<br />
Noise Issues. 01246 231111.<br />
Families<br />
Adoption. 0115 8044567.<br />
Family Lives. 0808 8002222.<br />
Family Support Derbyshire. 01332 742619.<br />
Food<br />
Chesterfield Foodbank. 07529 224996.<br />
New Hope Foodbank. 07939 950713.<br />
Oaks Community Church Re:Store<br />
community food service. 01246 414448,<br />
www.oakscc.org.uk/restore.<br />
Health<br />
Asbestos Support. 01246 380415.<br />
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire<br />
Royal Hospital. 01246 277271.<br />
Derbyshire Home from Hospital<br />
Service. 01283 817417.<br />
Derbyshire Specialist Stroke Services<br />
Centre 01246 855350.<br />
Diabetes UK 0345 1232399.<br />
Live Life Better Derbyshire, health and<br />
well-being support. 0800 085 2299 or<br />
01629 538 200.<br />
Macmillan Cancer Support. 0808<br />
8080000.<br />
Meningitis Now. 0808 8010388.<br />
National AIDS Trust. 0207 8146767.<br />
National Blood Service. 0300 1232323.<br />
NHS 111 Service. 111.<br />
Sexual Health Services. 0800 3283383.<br />
Tinnitus Support Group. 07821 132234.<br />
Tinnitus UK. 0800 0180527, 24-hour<br />
chatbot, www.tinnitus.org.uk<br />
Weston Park Cancer Support, Sheffield.<br />
0114 5533330.<br />
Housing and Homelessness<br />
Council Tax: North East Derbyshire District<br />
Council. 01246 231111.<br />
Council housing enquiries. 01246 217670.<br />
Housing Options. 01246 231111.<br />
Pathways (Homelessness). 01246 498204.<br />
Sheffield Street Outreach Team, help for<br />
rough sleepers. 0800 0665358<br />
Shelter Emergency Helpline. 0808<br />
8004444.<br />
Legal Advice<br />
Derbyshire Law Centre, free legal advice<br />
for residents. 01245 550674 or 0800<br />
7076990.<br />
Life-Limiting Illness<br />
Ashgate Hospicecare. 01246 568801.<br />
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.<br />
01909 517360.<br />
Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s<br />
Trust. 01928 875080.<br />
St Luke’s Hospice. 0114 2369911.<br />
Relationships<br />
Derbyshire LGBTQ+ 01332 207704.<br />
Relate 07384762877 / 07401 343817.<br />
Travel<br />
National Express. 03717 818181.<br />
National Rail Enquiries. 0345 7484950.<br />
Travel South Yorkshire. 01709 515151.<br />
Volunteers<br />
Chesterfield Volunteer Centre.<br />
01246 276777.<br />
Derbyshire Voluntary Action.<br />
01246 555908.<br />
RVS. 0845 6080122.<br />
Young People<br />
Derbyshire County Council Careers<br />
Advice. 07717 303855 (Wendy<br />
Leigh).<br />
Thomas Taylor Charity. Support for<br />
young <strong>Dronfield</strong> people in education<br />
and apprenticeships. 01246 418573.<br />
UK Safer Internet Centre. 0344<br />
8002382.<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> Urban District<br />
Council Chairmen<br />
No. Year Name<br />
1st 1962/63 - G.H Speed<br />
2nd 1963/64 - L Howson<br />
3rd 1964/65 - A Hoy<br />
4th 1965/66 - D. M Scott<br />
5th 1966/67 - F Broadhead<br />
6th 1967/68 - T. Smith<br />
7th 1968/69 - J.E. Caborn<br />
8th 1969/70 - N.J. Hammond<br />
9th 1970/71 - R.H. Foster<br />
10th 1971/72 - R.H Foster<br />
11th 1972/73 - C.H Batty<br />
12th 1973/74 - C.H Batty<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Mayors<br />
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1974/75 - I.R Collins<br />
1975/76 - P.G Stinson<br />
1976/77 - B. Lees<br />
1977/78 - R Norbron<br />
1978/79 - P.A Tasker<br />
1979/80 - M Wood<br />
1980/81 - E.R Batty<br />
1981/82 - H.W Giles<br />
1982/83 - J. Dann<br />
1983/84 - P.A Driver<br />
1984/85 - D.E Griffith<br />
1985/86 - C.H Batty<br />
1986/87 - P.A Tasker<br />
1987/88 - P.A Driver<br />
1988/89 - P.G Stinson<br />
1989/90 - P.G Stinson<br />
1990/91 - T. Smith<br />
1991/92 - H. Seddons<br />
1992/93 - K.M Marr<br />
1993/94 - D. Smillie<br />
1994/95 - M. Emmens<br />
1995/96 - G. Baxter<br />
1996/97 - C.A Smith<br />
1997/98 - N.R Foster<br />
1998/99 - M.B Cooper<br />
1999/2000 - G. Goodhand<br />
2000/01 - T. Furniss<br />
2001/02 - T. Furniss<br />
2002/03 - D. Cheetham<br />
2003/04 - J.P Williams<br />
2004/05 - M. Emmens<br />
2005/26 - D. Hill<br />
2006/27 - K.M Marr<br />
2007/08 - W. I Pryce<br />
2008/09 - W.M Temple<br />
2009/10 - F.E.R Higgins<br />
2010/11 - P.H Blackburn<br />
2011/12 - D.S Oxspring<br />
2012/13 - Dr S.M Allsop<br />
2013/14 - E. Blanshard<br />
2014/15 - Dr S M Allsop<br />
2015/16 - E. Blanshard<br />
2016/17 - A.A Powell<br />
2017/18 - P.E Wright<br />
2018/19 - P.E Wright<br />
2019/20 - L. Deighton<br />
2020/21 - R. Welton<br />
2021/22 - R. Welton<br />
2022/23 - L. Deighton<br />
2023/24 - S. Burkitt<br />
Why does <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
have a Town Mayor?<br />
I<br />
T is 50 years ago this year since <strong>Dronfield</strong> elected its first Town Mayor. The late<br />
local chartered accountant Ian Collins was the first person to hold the position.<br />
Prior to 1974, <strong>Dronfield</strong> had been served by an Urban District Council and the switch to a<br />
Town Council came at a time of great change in the area with the building of the huge Gosforth<br />
Valley private housing estate and other facilities including the Civic Centre.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> has been served by many notable Town Mayors and some have held the position on<br />
more than one occasion.<br />
The Town Mayor is elected by fellow Town Councillors in May each year. Responsibilities<br />
include chairing monthly Town Council meetings and representing the local authority at outside<br />
events.<br />
The Mayor of <strong>Dronfield</strong> is also invited to perform a number of functions, including turning on<br />
the town’s Christmas lights, presenting a wreath at the Remembrance Sunday service at the<br />
War Memorial and also starting the annual <strong>Dronfield</strong> 10k road race and fun run and presenting<br />
medals afterwards. <strong>Dronfield</strong>’s Mayor is invited to German twin town Sindelfingen for its Street<br />
Festival each summer.<br />
For the past 18 years the Town Mayor has also written a monthly column in <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong><br />
magazine!<br />
Dozens of local charities and other good causes, both large and small, have benefitted from<br />
the annual Mayor’s Charity Appeal.<br />
Proud and honoured<br />
to represent town<br />
Town Mayor for 2023-<br />
24, Coun Susan Burkitt,<br />
outlines some of the<br />
highlights of her role<br />
A<br />
S we enter the New<br />
Year, I can reflect back<br />
over seven months since<br />
being appointed as Town<br />
Mayor. It has been both<br />
challenging and rewarding.<br />
During this time I have learnt<br />
so much about what goes on in<br />
our community and realise that<br />
there are a lot of people, often<br />
volunteers, who strive to teach,<br />
look after and help those who<br />
are in need. I would like to<br />
express special thanks to you all.<br />
My greatest pleasure has been<br />
meeting so many people, both<br />
Town Mayor Coun Susan Burkitt and her Consort,<br />
husband Keith, pictured with children from<br />
Holmesdale Infants School<br />
adults and children, whether it has been at events, visits or just in the street. There have been<br />
so many engagements, probably too many to mention, but I would like you to know that it has<br />
been a huge pleasure to have met all of you.<br />
Another special moment for me was representing the Town Council in the laying of a wreath for<br />
The Fallen at our Remembrance Day Parade and meeting veteran, Ken Simpson, from the<br />
Dunkirk and Normandy Landings. It was a huge honour and a privilege to meet such a lovely<br />
man and thank him for his service. Ken was recently due to turn 100.<br />
As part of my other Mayoral duties, I also chair the monthly meetings of the Town Council<br />
which in itself can be very challenging, but fulfilling.<br />
I feel very proud and honoured to perform the role of Mayor in our community.
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Your local representatives<br />
If you have cause to contact your local<br />
authority, speak to your ward councillor, MP<br />
or the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner,<br />
here’s the information you require:<br />
Derbyshire County Council<br />
Responsible for education, social services, libraries,<br />
highways, street lighting, consumer protection, police and<br />
fire service.<br />
County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. Telephone the Call Derbyshire<br />
Contact Centre on 01629 533190, between 8am and 8pm, Monday<br />
to Friday, and Saturdays, 9.30am to 4pm. Main council number:<br />
01629 736200. Minicom: 01629 533240.<br />
contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
County Councillors<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> East Ward<br />
(Snape Hill, Hilltop, Hallowes, Unstone and the Handleys)<br />
Coun Alex Dale, Con. 01629 539257. alex.dale@derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> West and Walton Ward<br />
(Gosforth Valley, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse, Holmesfield, Barlow,<br />
Cutthorpe, Old Brampton and Holymoorside)<br />
Coun Angelique Foster, Con. 01246 290796.<br />
angelique.foster@derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Eckington and Killamarsh Ward<br />
(Coal Aston, Marsh Lane, Eckington, Renishaw, Killamarsh, Norwood)<br />
Coun Mark Foster, Con. 07803 902698.<br />
mark.foster@derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun Carolyn Renwick, Con. 01629 535534.<br />
Carolyn.Renwick@derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
NE Derbyshire District Council<br />
Responsible for housing, planning, building regulations,<br />
recreation and leisure facilities, environmental health, refuse<br />
collection, highways , public rights of way, council tax and<br />
uniform business rate collection, footway sweeping, public<br />
conveniences.<br />
Council House, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42<br />
6NG. Main offices normally open between 9am and 5pm, Monday<br />
to Thursday, and between 8.30am and 4.30pm, on Fridays.<br />
Tel: 01246 231111. Text messages: 07800 002425. Lines open 8am-<br />
8pm, Monday to Friday, and 9.30am-1pm, Saturdays. Also one-stop<br />
shop at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre. ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
District Councillors<br />
Coal Aston Ward<br />
Coun Mark Foster, Con. 07803 902698.<br />
cllr.mark.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun Richard Spooner, Con. 01246 231111.<br />
richard.spooner@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Ward<br />
Coun Kevin Tait, Con.07855 379111. 01246 290009.<br />
cllr.tait@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Gosforth Valley Ward<br />
Coun Lilian Deighton, Con, 01246 411310.<br />
cllr.deighton@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun Richard Welton, Con. 01246 414907.<br />
cllr.welton@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun Michelle Emmens, Con. 01246 410253.<br />
cllr.michelle.emmens@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> North Ward<br />
Coun Graham Baxter MBE, Lab. 01246 231111.<br />
graham.baxter@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun Christine Smith, Lab. 01246 231111.<br />
christine.smith@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> South Ward<br />
Coun David Cheetham, Lab, 01246 231111.<br />
david.cheetham@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun William Jones, Con. 01246 231111.<br />
william.jones@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Coun Caroline Smith, Lab. 01246 231111.<br />
caroline.smith@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Unstone Ward<br />
Coun Alex Dale, Con. 01246 231111.<br />
cllr.dale@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Barlow & Holmesfield Ward<br />
Coun Pam Jones, Con. 01246 231111.<br />
pam.jones@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward<br />
Coun Carolyn Renwick, Con. 01246 435680.<br />
cllr.renwick@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council<br />
Responsible for parks and open spaces, sports facilities and<br />
playing fields, Civic Hall, Gosforth Lodge and allotments.<br />
Town Clerk, Joanne Mitchell, Civic Hall, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic<br />
Centre, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, S18 1PD. Tel: 01246 418573. townclerk@<br />
dronfield.gov.uk dronfield.gov.uk Council leader: Coun Angelique<br />
Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, <strong>Dronfield</strong>. Tel: 01246 290796,<br />
cllr.angelique.foster@dronfield.gov.uk List of councillors, see P8.<br />
Barlow Parish Council<br />
Clerk, Emma Smith, 07841 529122, info@barlowparishcouncil.co.uk<br />
Holmesfield Parish Council<br />
Parish Clerk, holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Unstone Parish Council<br />
Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Emma Smith. 07841<br />
529122. clerk@unstone.org.uk<br />
Derbyshire Association of<br />
Local Councils<br />
Unit 6, Lime Tree Business Park, Lime Tree Road, Matlock, DE4 3EJ.<br />
Tel: 01629 826655<br />
Member of Parliament (NE Derbyshire)<br />
Lee Rowley MP, Con, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.<br />
Constituency Office: Eckington Business Centre, Market Street,<br />
Eckington, S21 4JH. Tel: 01246 439222.<br />
lee.rowley.mp@parliament.uk<br />
Police and Crime Commissioner<br />
Angelique Foster, Con. Tel: 0300 1226000.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk<br />
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These days most homeowners<br />
suffer from a lack of<br />
storage space. So many<br />
precious items that need to<br />
be kept – but where to store<br />
it all? That’s where Yorkshire<br />
Loft Ladders come in.<br />
The company, based locally,<br />
offers homeowners the opportunity<br />
to maximise their<br />
storage space with a loft<br />
ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding<br />
and a light all fully fitted in<br />
less than a day from just<br />
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Quality in the materials that<br />
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say and make sure the house<br />
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and Value in that we offer<br />
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adhere to our overriding<br />
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‘Our watchwords are Quality,<br />
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At the end of the day the old<br />
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Local venues for hire<br />
If you are looking to stage a show or organise<br />
an exhibition, party night or business meeting<br />
in <strong>2024</strong>, <strong>Dronfield</strong> and its surrounding<br />
villages have a number of smart and<br />
friendly facilities to suit all occasions<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Hall<br />
The Civic Hall is centrally<br />
located within <strong>Dronfield</strong> with<br />
ample free car parking.<br />
It is an ideal venue for<br />
putting on shows, community<br />
events, wedding receptions,<br />
conferences or smaller<br />
meetings - in fact almost<br />
anything!<br />
A choice of excellent<br />
facilities are available to hire.<br />
There is a large hall available with a stage and options for theatre or<br />
cabaret-style seating. There is tiered seating for 144 with a total<br />
capacity of up to 215 people. There is seating for 120 cabaret style.<br />
Behind the large stage are two dressing rooms.<br />
The venue also has two smaller meeting or breakout rooms (which<br />
can be hired separately) and a fully-equipped kitchen. The facility has a<br />
full sound and lighting system, a large screen and data projector,<br />
hearing loop and free Wi-Fi. To check availability, call 01246 418573.<br />
Coal Aston Village Hall<br />
The busy and friendly Village Hall, situated on Eckington Road, is<br />
available for private hire.<br />
The air-conditioned Main Hall with full stage and lighting/sound<br />
facilities is perfect for larger events and is complemented by the<br />
delightful Seminar Room with its panoramic views across Moss Valley,<br />
plus the Meeting Room which has proved ideal for many businessrelated<br />
events and workshops. Both rooms suit smaller functions and<br />
events.<br />
Regular bookings include children’s parties, wedding receptions,<br />
anniversaries and other family celebrations, dances, business<br />
seminars and illustrated talks. A fully-licensed bar facility can be<br />
offered if required.<br />
There is plenty of capacity for additional activity groups and new<br />
hirers are always welcome at the Village Hall. Call the Admin Office on<br />
01246 912464 or email Enquiries@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk<br />
Coal Aston Methodist Church<br />
Friendly village chapel at Eckington Road, Coal Aston. Two rooms<br />
available for hire, plus kitchen. Tel 01246 415185 for details.<br />
Gosforth Lodge<br />
The Town Council-run Gosforth Lodge is located within beautiful Cliffe<br />
Park in <strong>Dronfield</strong>. With a fabulous playground right outside the door, it is<br />
popular for children's birthday parties and with local community groups.<br />
It has one large room which can accommodate up to 140 people<br />
seated and has a maximum capacity of 180. There is also a kitchen<br />
which can be hired as part of your booking, if required. Bouncy castles<br />
18<br />
are also permitted for birthday parties.<br />
The venue is available to hire both during the week and at weekends<br />
and there is free car parking. To check availability, call 01246 418573.<br />
Unstone Village Hall<br />
Available at weekends for<br />
children's parties and as a<br />
Saturday night party venue.<br />
Weekday activities include yoga,<br />
U3A association groups, toddler<br />
groups, dog and puppy training<br />
classes and a model car racing<br />
club. Contact Martyn on 07848<br />
009170.<br />
Barlow Village Hall<br />
Used by many groups within the village, and is also available for hire<br />
to anyone from the surrounding areas.<br />
There is plenty of car parking space, and a five-acre recreation<br />
ground with football pitch and children's play area. Main hall, two<br />
meeting rooms, commercial kitchen, storage facilities, male, female<br />
and separate accessible toilet facilities.<br />
Contact the Parish Clerk on 07841 529122<br />
Holmesfield Church Hall<br />
Opened in January 2011, St Swithin’s Church Hall has provided a<br />
popular local venue for events, with more space and storage. Contact<br />
0114 2890326 for more information.<br />
Holmesfield Village Hall<br />
This purpose-built hall in the middle of Holmesfield was renovated<br />
towards the end of 2010 and boasts a small hall, with underfloor<br />
heating, and added storage space in addition to its main hall,<br />
committee room and kitchen. Available for a<br />
range of activities and private celebrations, it<br />
is possible to hire just the hall for small<br />
events, or together with the main hall for<br />
larger functions. Details from Lucy Perry,<br />
01246 721255.<br />
The Peel Centre<br />
The 155-year-old stone-built <strong>Dronfield</strong> Peel<br />
Centre building, a former Methodist Free<br />
Church, was given to the people of <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
in 1990 and has been converted into a<br />
smart, flexible, community building.<br />
The centre offers several rooms, which can seat up to 132 people,<br />
and acts as a base for many local societies and organisations.<br />
For enquiries, call 01246 410101.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hall Barn<br />
Reborn early in 2016, the historic, award-winning Barn is on two floors,<br />
the first floor being the gallery and the ground floor a heritage centre<br />
and dining area.<br />
Gosforth Fields Pavilion<br />
Gosforth Field Sports Association offers smart facilities for hire in its<br />
clubhouse. Fully licensed bar and on-site catering. Bubnell Road, off<br />
Stubley Lane. 07775 934509.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre<br />
The magnificent, recently refurbished Sports Centre in the Civic<br />
Centre has facilities for private hire.<br />
In addition to spectacular sporting facilities, the building also<br />
offers a meeting room, and smart coffee shop. Details on<br />
01246 417217.<br />
Social Clubs<br />
Pioneer Club off Stonelow Road; <strong>Dronfield</strong> Contact Club, Snape Hill<br />
Lane and <strong>Dronfield</strong> Hilltop Sports & Social Club, Hilltop Road.
Suitable for parties, meetings, conferences,<br />
stage productions, concerts, film shows, collectors’ fairs<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Hall<br />
Main Hall with stage and ered seang plus<br />
two smaller meeng rooms and kitchen<br />
210 Theatre Style seang or 120 Cabaret<br />
Style seang or 200 standing.<br />
Two large dressing rooms, full sound and<br />
lighng system, a large screen and projector, r,<br />
hearing loop and free Wi-Fi also available.<br />
Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park<br />
Large room which can accommodate up to 64<br />
people seated - with a max. capacity of 90.<br />
Kitchen which can be hired as part of your<br />
booking, if required. Bouncy castles are<br />
permied in the venue for birthday pares.<br />
The venue is available to hire both during the<br />
week and at weekends.<br />
Free car parking within Cliffe Park.<br />
For informaon and bookings, please call us on 01246 418573<br />
Email : admin@dronfield.gov.uk<br />
web : www.dronfield.gov.uk<br />
or visit the Town Council Office in the Civic Hall, Civic Centre, <strong>Dronfield</strong> S18 1PD<br />
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Kathleen Savage with son Phil and husband Alan<br />
Birthday surprise<br />
from Down Under<br />
A<br />
LOCAL woman’s 90th birthday treat ended in a<br />
surprise reunion with her son.<br />
Kathleen Savage was enjoying lunch at Chatsworth when her<br />
son Phil, who lives with his family in Melbourne, Australia,<br />
casually placed himself at a nearby table.<br />
Initially, Kathleen thought it was a stranger looking at his mobile<br />
phone who looked like Phil, until she realised his true identity!<br />
Kathleen’s husband, Alan, is one of the longest-standing<br />
members of <strong>Dronfield</strong> Probus Club and the couple were at the<br />
organisation’s annual Christmas party when the story of the<br />
birthday surprise was told to members.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church's Ukulele Band, who entertained the<br />
group with Christmas songs, also played ‘Happy Birthday’ to<br />
Kathleen. Funds raised at the event went to Ashgate Hospice.<br />
Do you know a<br />
charity which<br />
deserves £1,000?<br />
D<br />
RONFIELD area residents are being encouraged to<br />
nominate their favourite charity to receive £1,000 in<br />
<strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards, in their sixth<br />
year, will once again see more than £1million donated to charities<br />
up and down the UK and Ireland.<br />
People can quickly and easily nominate a good cause online<br />
at www.movementforgood.com with winners drawn at<br />
random.<br />
The more times a charity is nominated the more chance it has<br />
of being selected.<br />
There are also be a series of special draws where charities<br />
operating within specific sectors can be nominated to receive a<br />
grant of £5,000.<br />
Benefact Group is an independent, specialist financial<br />
services group that exists to give all its available profits to<br />
charity.<br />
It has donated over £200million to charitable causes since 2014<br />
and last year was recognised as the third biggest corporate giver<br />
in the UK. The organisation aims to reach £250million in<br />
donations by 2025.<br />
The £1,000 awards are open to all UK-registered charities, notfor-profit<br />
organisations or community interest companies.<br />
Anyone can nominate at any time.<br />
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Love is in the air at<br />
the newly refurbished<br />
EVERYONE has special dates to remember, but one<br />
particularly happy one for <strong>Dronfield</strong> came in May,<br />
2020, when Cards & Gifts opened for business in the<br />
Civic Centre.<br />
Selling quality cards, great gifts and wonderful<br />
wrapping for every possible occasion, this welcoming<br />
outlet quickly became a firm favourite with local<br />
people of all ages.<br />
Now, this awardwinning business has become better<br />
still and Cards & Gifts is even more welcoming and<br />
shopperfriendly following an internal refurbishment<br />
which means the shop is completely openplan and<br />
even more stock can be displayed.<br />
More than 8,000 designs of greetings cards are now<br />
on offer with a wide range of affordable gifts and an<br />
expanded selection of gift wrap and bags. There really<br />
is something to suit everyone.<br />
St Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter are all on<br />
our minds right now and miniselection packs of<br />
everyone’s favourite chocolates are on offer, together<br />
with named bars of Toblerone and Cadbury’s Dairy<br />
Milk. And if you are seeking Easter Eggs, you will<br />
discover many cracking examples just next door at<br />
sister business The Corner Shop.<br />
Call in soon to enjoy the new look Cards & Gifts!<br />
Don’t forget<br />
Mother’s Day<br />
Sunday 10th March<br />
Great selection of cards<br />
and gifts available<br />
• Valentine cards<br />
• Gourmet chocolates<br />
• Red roses<br />
• Valentine helium balloons<br />
• Personalised Cadburys and<br />
Toblerone bars<br />
• Fragranced candles<br />
• Gift wrap and bags<br />
• Dairy Milk and Galaxy hampers<br />
& so much more....<br />
All party wear still available and we have a<br />
complete stock of celebration cards on display<br />
www.cardsandgiftssheffield.co.uk<br />
T: 01246 412436<br />
E: info@cardsgiftssheffield.co.uk<br />
Unit 5, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Centre, S18 1PD<br />
Winner of the RETAS for ‘Best Newcomer<br />
North 2019 Greeting Card Retailer’.<br />
Easter eggs<br />
and mini eggs<br />
now in stock
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In evidence we trust<br />
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AZ Guide to Organisations<br />
If you’re thinking of taking up a<br />
new past-time in <strong>2024</strong>, want to<br />
join a local society or donate<br />
some of your time to help a<br />
good cause, here’s the<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong>’s famous<br />
listing of S18 organisations<br />
A-Z Guide to<br />
organisations<br />
A<br />
Accommodation<br />
Chantry Hotel, Church Street, <strong>Dronfield</strong>.<br />
01246 413014, chantryhoteldronfield.co.uk<br />
Manor House Hotel, High Street,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>. 01246 412119, manorhousehotel.co.uk<br />
Allotments<br />
Four allotment sites in <strong>Dronfield</strong>. Doug<br />
Oxspring, 01246 416666, 07710 836737,<br />
dougoxspring@yahoo.co.uk (See page<br />
49).<br />
Arts & Crafts<br />
Art for Fun, second and<br />
fourth Wednesday of<br />
month, 1.30-3.30pm,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church,<br />
no experience necessary,<br />
01246 291856.<br />
Art Room, Wilkin Hill,<br />
Barlow, 0114 2890380,<br />
theartroom@dianegilder<br />
.co.uk<br />
Arts@S18, <strong>Dronfield</strong> &<br />
District Creative<br />
Arts & Craft Society, Ian<br />
Ward 01246 415455,<br />
i.ward768@btinternet.com<br />
Coal Aston Village Hall hosts regular arts<br />
exhibitions and craft fairs, 01246 912464,<br />
enquiries@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk<br />
Crafting2gether, meets Peel Centre,<br />
Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-3pm, 07496<br />
070135, info@crafting2gether.org.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Floral Art Club, every first<br />
Thursday of month, 7.30pm, Civic Hall, Liz<br />
Edwards, 07913 283218.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hall Barn, hosts regular arts<br />
exhibitions and craft fairs, 01246 418122,<br />
dronfieldhallbarn.org<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Wood Carving Group, meets<br />
Henry Fanshawe School, Wednesday,<br />
6.30-8.30pm, J. Bartlett, 07773 950640.<br />
Jolly Crafters, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church,<br />
second Tuesday of month, 7.30-9.30pm,<br />
and second Saturday, 10am-noon, 01246<br />
291856.<br />
Kindness Counts @Pebbles & Yarn<br />
(formerly <strong>Dronfield</strong> Rocks) painted<br />
pebbles campaign, via Facebook page.<br />
24<br />
Knit and Natter Group at Oaks<br />
Community Church, Tuesdays, 10am -<br />
12noon, for anyone who enjoys knitting,<br />
crochet, or any type of crafting.<br />
The Lost Art Group, painting and drawing<br />
for pleasure, meets Monday evening, 7-<br />
9pm, Coal Aston Village Hall, Mike<br />
Hawley, 01246 417170.<br />
Quilting Bees @<strong>Dronfield</strong>, meet third<br />
Tuesday of month, Peel Centre, 7-9pm,<br />
Meryl Simpson, 07807 753302,<br />
meryl47simpson @gmail.com<br />
The Royle Art Group, David Rodgers,<br />
01246 418411, Val Wain, val.wain@<br />
googlemail.com<br />
Sew4others, last Friday of month, 10am-<br />
12 noon, St Andrew’s Church, Pentland<br />
Road, Jane Hodgkinson, 07790 925081.<br />
C<br />
Canal<br />
Chesterfield Canal Trust, Peter Hardy,<br />
Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, S43<br />
2PF, chair@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk<br />
Cemetery<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Cemetery, Cemetery Road, c/o<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council, 01246 418573.<br />
Apperknowle Burial Ground, High Street,<br />
Apperknowle, 0114 2530505.<br />
Charities<br />
Accessible Derbyshire, info@accessible<br />
derbyshire.org<br />
Air Ambulance Service, Derbyshire 0300<br />
3045999.<br />
Barlow Red Barrows, 07568 094699,<br />
richardbrougham@live.co.uk<br />
B:friend charity, tackling loneliness in<br />
older people, Rayella Broomhead 07542<br />
006912, Sara Kopecsni, 07563 339710.<br />
Belmayne Foundation, 01246 298181,<br />
belmayne-ifa.com/charity<br />
Bloodwise, beating blood cancers,<br />
hello@bloodwise.org.uk<br />
Brightlife (formerly Age Concern), 01246<br />
273333, brightlife.charity<br />
British Heart Foundation 0300 3303322.<br />
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Elaine<br />
Ward, elaineward49@btinternet.com,<br />
01246 415455.<br />
Coal Aston Village Hall CIO, 01246<br />
912464, Chair@coalastonvillagehall.<br />
org.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s two historic town centre hotels, The Chantry (left) and The Manor House<br />
Derbyshire 4 x 4 Responders, all-terrain<br />
support during adverse weather, 01332<br />
498814.<br />
Derbyshire Blood Bikes, 07305 582050.<br />
Drone Valley Brewery, Independent<br />
Community Brewery, Unit 2, Unstone<br />
Business Complex, 07519 204497,<br />
dronevalleybrewery.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> and District Christian Aid, Ray<br />
Thompson, 01246 498526.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Charity Circle,<br />
0114 2890913.<br />
Fishtail Fund. <strong>Dronfield</strong> Rotary charity to<br />
help keep bright Nepali students in<br />
education, enquiries@ fishtailfund.com,<br />
fishtailfund.com<br />
Life <strong>Dronfield</strong>, Andy Evers,<br />
www.lifedronfield.org<br />
Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families<br />
Association, Derbyshire branch, 01773<br />
828116, ssafa.org.uk<br />
Tools with a Mission, tools for developing<br />
countries, Ray Thompson, 01246<br />
498526.
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AZ Guide to Organisations <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse, 01246 415787,<br />
dental-dw.co.uk<br />
Stephen Godfrey Dental Care, 55<br />
Chesterfield Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246<br />
417893, sgdc55.com<br />
Hemper Lane Dental Practice, 85<br />
Hemper Lane, Greenhill, Sheffield, 0114<br />
2377275, hemperlanedental.co.uk<br />
Doctors<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Medical Practice, High Street,<br />
01246 412242, dronfieldhealth.co.uk<br />
Gosforth Valley Medical Practice, 01246<br />
419040, gvmc.org.uk<br />
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road,<br />
01246 296900, oakhillmedicalpractice.<br />
co.uk<br />
Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane,<br />
01246 296970, stubleymedical.co.uk<br />
In step at the Contact Club with <strong>Dronfield</strong> Vintage Dance<br />
Children<br />
Chattabox, for children aged three to 11,<br />
Tuesday, 6-7pm, term-time, <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Parish Church, 07766 026413.<br />
Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice, feedback<br />
group for parents of youngsters with<br />
special educational needs and<br />
disabilities, 01629 533666, info@<br />
derbyshireparentcarervoice.org<br />
Little Fishes, Mother & Toddler Group,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church, 07766 026413.<br />
Carer & Toddler Group, St Philip’s, Falcon<br />
Road, 07511 840936.<br />
Mother & Baby/Toddler Groups, Coal<br />
Aston Village Hall, 01246 912464.<br />
Parent+baby2, parent and baby group at<br />
Coal Aston Methodist Church, Friday,<br />
10-30am, 01246 414847.<br />
Parent & Toddler Groups, <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Baptist Church, Monday, Friday, 9.30am-<br />
11.15am, Monday, Barbara Bradley,<br />
01246 414843, Friday, Wendy Temple,<br />
01246 414267.<br />
Conservation & Countryside<br />
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, 01773 881188.<br />
Lea Brook Valley Project, info@leabrook<br />
valleycio.org<br />
Three Valleys Project, Tapton Lock Visitor<br />
Centre, 01246 551035.<br />
D<br />
Dance<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Classic & Vintage Dance,<br />
Contact Club, Thursday, 8pm, 07831<br />
628864.<br />
Derbyshire North East Branch of Royal<br />
Scottish Country Dance Society, Jan<br />
Bradbury, 01246 419490, jan_bradbury<br />
@hotmail.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Dance & Theatre Academy<br />
2 Gomersal Lane, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246<br />
292166, enquiries@dronfielddance.co.uk<br />
dronfielddancetheatre.com<br />
St Paul’s Happy Circle, over-55s<br />
sequence dancing club, Wednesday,<br />
2pm, St Paul’s Church, Alan Smith, 07400<br />
356931, 0114 2257768.<br />
Razzamataz, dance, drama and singing<br />
for ages 2-18, 07979 189177,<br />
sheffield@razzamataz.co.uk<br />
Katy Robinson, 07803 906114,<br />
katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk<br />
Dental<br />
The Dental Practice, Pentland Road,<br />
Drama<br />
Drama Kids, after-school club on Fridays,<br />
for ages five to seven, Holmesfield,<br />
07393 201229<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Musical Theatre Group<br />
(performances at Civic Hall), Alan Powell,<br />
01246 415679.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Players (performances at Civic<br />
Hall), Caroline Hurt, 07733 038665,<br />
dronfield.players@outlook.com<br />
Ellesmere Musical Theatre Company,<br />
ellesmeremtc.co.uk<br />
Meersbrook Park Church Operatic<br />
Society, Dawn Bond, 07914 384070,<br />
meersbrookpark operatic@gmail.com<br />
Miniver Academy, after-school drama<br />
club, miniveracademy@gmail.com<br />
Norton Players (performances at Coal<br />
Aston Village Hall), Pauline Barker, 0114<br />
2746124, nortonplayers.co.uk<br />
Sheffield Theatres, 0114 2496000,<br />
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk<br />
Chesterfield Theatres, 01246 345222,<br />
chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk<br />
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company,<br />
Mary Newey, 0114 2644803,<br />
woodseatsmtc.co.uk<br />
E<br />
Environmental Campaigns<br />
Chesterfield Repair Café, Chesterfield<br />
Baptist Church, third Saturday of month,<br />
10am-1pm, repairs@transition<br />
chesterfield.org.uk<br />
Don Catchment Rivers Trust, 01302<br />
439081.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Society, enquiries@<br />
dronfieldcivicsociety.org.uk<br />
Derbys Road Safety Partnership, 01629<br />
538060, roadsafty@derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Fly-tipping, Streetscene, NE Derbyshire<br />
District Council, ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
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AZ Guide to Organisations<br />
Safer Roads for <strong>Dronfield</strong>, enquiries@<br />
dronfieldcivicsociety.org.uk<br />
Sustainable <strong>Dronfield</strong>, also Plastic Free<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, via facebook page.<br />
F<br />
Fairtrade<br />
Fairtrade in <strong>Dronfield</strong>, Mike Heap, 07748<br />
698384, mikejheap@ yahoo. co.uk,<br />
or Jodie Thorpe, 07973 714989,<br />
jodiethorpe@hotmail.com<br />
First Aid<br />
ACW Medical Services, first aid training,<br />
07398 740816, www.acwmedical<br />
services.com<br />
Community Save A Life Scheme (CSALS)<br />
free online courses, www.csals.co.uk,<br />
07720 545395, debra@csals.co.uk<br />
St John Ambulance, 0844 7704800,<br />
east-mid-volunteering@sja.org.uk<br />
First Responders<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Community First Responders<br />
Scheme, Neil Hayter, 01246 416692,<br />
dronfieldcfr@gmail.com<br />
G<br />
Galas and Carnivals<br />
Barlow Carnival, barlowcarnival.co.uk<br />
Coal Aston Gala, Coal Aston Village Hall,<br />
01246 912464.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Gala, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council,<br />
01246 418573.<br />
H<br />
Heritage<br />
Barrowhill Roundhouse, 01246 475554,<br />
enquiries@barrowhill.org, barrowhill.org<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hall Barn, 01246 418122,<br />
dronfieldhallbarn.org<br />
L<br />
Library<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Library, Manor House, High<br />
Street, 01629 533450, dronfield.library@<br />
derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Legal Services<br />
Athi Law, High Street, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246<br />
498138, athilaw.co.uk<br />
Banner Jones Solicitors, Sheffield Road,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246 511298, bannerjones<br />
.co.uk<br />
BRM Solicitors, Gray Court, Saltergate,<br />
Chesterfield, 01246 555111 brmlaw.co.uk<br />
Taylor Emmet, Sheffield Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>,<br />
0114 2184000, tayloremmet.co.uk<br />
Wake Smith Solicitors, Tenter Street<br />
Sheffield, 0114 2666660, wake-smith.com<br />
M<br />
Kat Eaton and Nick Atkinson performing at Coal Aston Live<br />
Magazine<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong>, Heron Publications,<br />
Enterprise House, 179, Chesterfield Road,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, S18 2XE, 01246 416027,<br />
heronpublications.co.uk<br />
info@heronpublications.co.uk<br />
Markets<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Community Market, Thursdays,<br />
from April, Farwater Lane car park.<br />
info@dronfield-market.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hall Barn, Artisan and Craft<br />
Markets, 01246 418122, dronfieldhallbarn<br />
.org<br />
Chesterfield Markets, 01246 345999,<br />
chesterfield.gov.uk/markettrading.<br />
Men’s Groups<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Probus Club, first and third<br />
Wednesday of month, 9.45am,<br />
Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,<br />
dronfieldprobus@gmail.com<br />
dronfieldprobus.co.uk<br />
Mobility<br />
Chesterfield Shopmobility, 01246 559331.<br />
Care 100, 42 Chatsworth Road,<br />
Chesterfield, 01246 275767,<br />
care100.co.uk<br />
Clarke & Partners, 27A Orgreave Drive,<br />
Sheffield, 0114 2293391.<br />
Derbyshire Mobility, The Glass Yard,<br />
Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, 01246<br />
383000, derbymobility.co.uk<br />
Premier Community, 01623 810100.<br />
Motoring<br />
Institute of Advanced Motorists, Sheffield<br />
Group, info@sheffield-iam.com<br />
Advanced Motorcyclists, Sheffield &<br />
District, 07810 760090, iam-sheffield.<br />
bike<br />
Music<br />
AS Music School, 0114 2748939,<br />
asmusicschool@aol.com<br />
musiclessonssheffield.co.uk<br />
Aurora Acapella Choir, Dawn Kelly,<br />
01246 863175.<br />
Barlow Singers, meet St Lawrence<br />
Church, Barlow, Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm,<br />
karenjcook37@gmail.com<br />
Brampton Community Band, folk<br />
sessions/ceilidh, bcband@hotmail.co.uk,<br />
bramptoncommunityband.org.uk<br />
Chesterfield Male Voice Choir, 01246<br />
211672, 07947 084077.<br />
chesterfieldmvc@gmail.com<br />
Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, Angela<br />
Walker, chairman@chestphilchoir.org.uk<br />
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra,<br />
Joyce Sallis, 01246 273767, joycesallis1@<br />
btinternet.com<br />
Coal Aston Clarinet Choir, Judith Wallace,<br />
01246 413226.<br />
Coal Aston Live, regular musical events at<br />
the Village Hall, Eckington Road, hosted<br />
by local folk band Scuppered, Pete Gray,<br />
07860 752471, coalastonlive@coalaston<br />
villagehall.org.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Genquip Band, dronfieldband<br />
@googlemail.com<br />
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Spanish slate in<br />
conservation area<br />
THE team at Sheepbridge-based Dalton Roofing<br />
can rise to any roofing challenge, as<br />
demonstrated by this recent project at Nether<br />
Green, a desirable neighbourhood in Sheffield.<br />
Because the three-bedroom property - home to<br />
client Jenny - is in a conservation area, stricter<br />
building controls apply. The early 1900s terraced<br />
home required a full re-roof in beautiful Spanish<br />
natural slate.<br />
The work also included upgraded insulation and<br />
installation of a breathable membrane, regulatory<br />
requirements for all new roofs.<br />
And to further enhance air flow in the home,<br />
Dalton Roofing installed a second Velux window.<br />
Of course, that isn’t the only benefit of an<br />
additional roof window; the loft space, which is<br />
used as a home office, is now flooded with natural<br />
light.<br />
Dalton Roofing is a family-run business which<br />
has been keeping roofs over customers’ heads<br />
for more than three decades.<br />
Founder and managing director Phil Dalton,<br />
MIoR, explained: “With all new roofing, we have to<br />
go through local building control but as this house<br />
is in a conservation area, there are further rules.<br />
“And with this job there were also challenges<br />
around access to the house.<br />
“However, we have the experience and<br />
knowledge to deal with anything we are<br />
presented with.”<br />
Phil’s son Will and colleague Sam, who carried<br />
out the work, had to walk some distance to get<br />
scaffolding and materials to and from the site,<br />
which is surrounded by<br />
other houses.<br />
And they were made<br />
to feel welcome by<br />
members of the local<br />
community, who kept<br />
them supplied with<br />
refreshments!<br />
The project took just<br />
over a week from start<br />
to finish.<br />
Above: Phil pictured with Will and Sam<br />
Below: The refurbished roof complete with new<br />
velux window<br />
Jenny now has peace of mind after previously<br />
being concerned about<br />
dampness creeping in<br />
through the roof.<br />
“The roof will outlive all of<br />
us and will be great at<br />
combatting the changing<br />
climate – keeping the<br />
house warm and dry in the<br />
colder months and cooler<br />
during the summer,” added<br />
Phil.<br />
DALTON ROOFING<br />
647 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9ED<br />
0114 2799 799<br />
info@dalton-roofing.co.uk<br />
www.dalton-roofing.com
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
AZ Guide to Organisations<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Churchbell and Handbell<br />
Ringers, Vic Cox, vicmcox@aol.com,<br />
dronfieldbells.co.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Music Tuition, Callywhite Lane,<br />
07444 602821, dronfieldmusic.co.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church monthly organ<br />
recitals, first Wednesday of month, 8pm,<br />
Jean Hobson, 01246 290452.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church Choir, Rob<br />
Aldread, 07969 663584,<br />
robert.aldread@btinternet.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Young Voices, Rob<br />
Aldread, 07969 663584, robert.aldread<br />
@btinternet.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Singers, Monday, 2-4pm, Civic<br />
Hall, karenjcook37@gmail.com<br />
Hallmark of Harmony, male barbershop<br />
choir, 07725 706904,<br />
secretary@hallmarkofharmony.org.uk<br />
Ladies Voices, Rob Aldread, 07969<br />
663584, robert.aldread@btinternet.com<br />
Singing for the Brain <strong>Dronfield</strong>,<br />
Derbyshire Alzheimer’s Society, 01332<br />
208845, derbyshirealzheimers.org.uk<br />
North East Derbyshire Music Centre,<br />
07812 473448, nedmcinfo@gmail.com<br />
Rockin’ Roots Charity Music Festival,<br />
Hilltop Club, John Firminger,<br />
johnfirminger@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Ukulele Group at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist<br />
Church, Thursdays, 6.30pm, all ages and<br />
stages welcome, 01246 291856.<br />
World of Music, concerts at <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Civic Hall, Lorraine Collier, 07899<br />
020367, worldofmusic.org.uk<br />
N<br />
Natural History<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Wildlife & Natural History<br />
Group, Sam Reavey, 07814 140034.<br />
30<br />
Thousands of sunflowers in bloom at Barlow<br />
Prof Ian Rotherham, ianonthewildside<br />
@ukeconet.org<br />
Neighbourhood Watch<br />
Chesterfield and District Neighbourhood<br />
Watch, 0300 1228526, hello@derbyshire<br />
neighbourhoodwatch.co.uk<br />
Network and Service Groups<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Lodge of Freemasons 9570,<br />
meets Dore Masonic Hall, Abbeydale<br />
Road, Dore, Shaun Meakin, 07730<br />
525354, shaun@gsmetaljoining.co.uk,<br />
facebook.com/dronfield9570<br />
Rotary Club of <strong>Dronfield</strong>, meets <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Hall Barn, Tuesday, Liz Hepworth, 07445<br />
050988, dronfieldrotary.org.uk<br />
O<br />
Opticians/Hearing Services<br />
Specsavers, St James Retail Park,<br />
Ladies Voices perform at the <strong>Dronfield</strong> Gala<br />
Norton, 0114 2839731.<br />
Lawrence Jenkinson Opticians, 5 Stubley<br />
Drive, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246 291999,<br />
lawrencejenkinsonopticians.co.uk<br />
Thomas & Holloway Opticians, 31-33<br />
Chesterfield Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246<br />
419408, thomasandholloway.com<br />
Andy Green Hearing Care, 0800<br />
2465946, hearingaidsheffield.com<br />
Pastimes<br />
Games and Pastimes group, board<br />
games, cards, dominoes etc, Coal<br />
Aston Methodist Church, Tuesday, 1.30-<br />
3.30pm, 01246 414847.<br />
Stamp Fairs, Coal Aston Village Hall,<br />
Eckington Road, third Sunday of each<br />
month, 01909 563394.<br />
Photography<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Camera Club, meets Thursday,<br />
8pm, Peel Centre. Jill Davies, 01246<br />
418832, jill.davies@hotmail.com,<br />
dronfieldcamera.org<br />
West Bar Photography, <strong>Dronfield</strong>,<br />
07918 650256, 01246 913237,<br />
westbarphotography.co.uk<br />
Plants & Horticulture<br />
Barlow Open Gardens, Julie West, 07799<br />
639566, julie@barlow-church.org.uk<br />
Barlow Sunflowers, 07974 807641,<br />
barlowsunflowers@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> in Bloom, Wendy Temple,<br />
01246 414267.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Floral Art Club, first Thursday of<br />
month, 7pm, at Civic Hall, Liz Edwards,<br />
07913 283218.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Gardeners, Anne Fish, 01246<br />
415250/07908 593773.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Horticultural Society, Doug<br />
Oxspring, 01246 416666, 07710 836737,<br />
dougoxspring@yahoo.co.uk
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Ferndale Garden Centre, Dyche Lane,<br />
Coal Aston, 01246 412763. ferndale<br />
gardencentre.co.uk<br />
Holmesfield Gardening Association,<br />
first Wednesday of month, 7.30pm, at<br />
Holmesfield Village Hall, Hilary Olsen,<br />
0114 2890927.<br />
New Leaf Plant Centre, Dyche Lane, Coal<br />
Aston, 01246 413311. newleafplantcentre.<br />
co.uk<br />
Organic Gardening for Health Project,<br />
Unstone Grange, Wednesdays, 10am, ring<br />
ahead, 01246 412344.<br />
Troway Hall Christmas Trees, 01246<br />
292425.<br />
Village Pumpkins & Sunflowers,<br />
Johnnygate Lane, Barlow.<br />
Podiatry<br />
PF Mobile Footcare, 07815 690795,<br />
PF Mobile Footcare@gmail.com<br />
Post Offices<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Post Office, Chesterfield Road,<br />
01246 412354.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Post Office,<br />
Family Shopper, Barnes Lane, 01246<br />
415441.<br />
R<br />
Radio<br />
BBC Radio Sheffield, Shoreham Street,<br />
Sheffield, 0114 2731177, bbc.co.uk/<br />
radiosheffield<br />
Sheffield & District Wireless Society, first<br />
Wednesday of month, 7.30pm, Heeley<br />
Green Community Centre, Sheffield, Pat<br />
Davies, 01709 206889, microwaves@<br />
talktalk.net<br />
Sheffield Amateur Radio Club, Monday<br />
nights, Transports Sports Club,<br />
Meadowhead, David Littlewood, 07777<br />
668980.<br />
Railway<br />
Friends of <strong>Dronfield</strong> Station, Mike Penney,<br />
07926 628552, friendsofdronfieldstation<br />
@hotmail.co.uk, friendsofdronfieldstation.<br />
org.uk<br />
Network Rail, 0345 711 4141, networkrail.<br />
co.uk<br />
Northern Rail, 0800 2006060,<br />
northernrail.org<br />
East Midlands Trains, 0345 7125678,<br />
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk<br />
Cross Country Trains, 03447 369123<br />
crosscountrytrains.co.uk<br />
Recycling<br />
North East Derbyshire District Council,<br />
01246 231111, ne-derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Register Office<br />
County Register Office for Births, Deaths<br />
and Marriages, Town Hall, Rose Hill,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s famous ladles are planted by <strong>Dronfield</strong> in Bloom volunteers<br />
Chesterfield, 01246 234754.<br />
Sheffield Register Office, Town Hall,<br />
Sheffield, 0114 2039423.<br />
S<br />
Social Clubs<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,<br />
01246 412789.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hilltop Sports and Social Club,<br />
Hilltop Road, 01246 412358, hilltopssc1<br />
@btconnect.com<br />
Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, 01246<br />
412058, dronfieldpioneerclub@gmail.com<br />
Social and Support<br />
Oddfellows, friendly society, South<br />
Yorkshire and North Derbyshire branch,<br />
01709 838673, Lesley.walton@oddfellows<br />
.co.uk<br />
Chesterfield Care Group, for socially<br />
isolated older adults and people with<br />
dementia, Mondays, Fridays, 9.30am-<br />
2.45pm, Peel Centre. Transport available<br />
and lunch provided (charges apply)<br />
01246 274812, enquiries@chesterfield<br />
caregroup.org.uk<br />
Coffee and Chat, Coal Aston Methodist<br />
Church, Tuesday, 10-30am to noon,<br />
01246 411087.<br />
Coffee Pot, Thursday, 10am-1pm,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church, light lunches<br />
served from 11.30am.<br />
Community Café at Oaks Community<br />
Church, Tuesday, 3.45-5pm, and<br />
Thursday, 9am-10.30am, with free<br />
refreshments.<br />
Community Transport for Town and<br />
County lunch clubs, 01773 746652,<br />
admin@ct4tc.org.uk<br />
Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support<br />
Service, various support groups for<br />
people who live with mental health<br />
issues, 01773 734989.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> and District Old People’s<br />
Luncheon Club, meets Thursday,<br />
Gosforth Lodge, Sharon Taylor, 07914<br />
807838.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Community Hub,<br />
meets Mondays, 10.30am, Moray<br />
Community Building, Moray Place, off<br />
Pentland Road, 07821 691192, DWCSH@<br />
outlook.com<br />
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AZ Guide to Organisations<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> 2gether. 01246 417432/07890<br />
843166. coordinator@dronfield2gether<br />
.org.uk<br />
Feeling Connected, help setting up new<br />
groups and activities,<br />
www.feelingconnected.org.uk<br />
Just Good Friends Club, for adults with<br />
learning disabilities, venues include Coal<br />
Aston Village Hall Hub. 01246 913267, or<br />
Sare Kent, 07599 076868. enquiries@<br />
jgfclub@hotmail.com<br />
Monday Munch, St Philip’s Church,<br />
alternate Mondays, noon-2pm, Judith<br />
Mumby, 01246 413000.<br />
Stand To veterans’ support, 01246<br />
959333.<br />
Speakers<br />
Maureen Taylor, various historical topics,<br />
01246 411381 or 07933 717253,<br />
maureenstaylor50@gmail. com,<br />
talkinghistory.net<br />
T<br />
Time Swap<br />
Derbyshire Time Swap, 01283 219761,<br />
derbyshiretimeswap@sdcvs.org.uk<br />
Town Twinning<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Twinning Federation,<br />
07564 033780, dronfield.town.twinning@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Transport<br />
Derbyshire Community Transport,<br />
contact@derbyshirect.org<br />
Information on buses, trains, travel<br />
schemes and transport for disabled<br />
people, derbyshire.gov.uk/transport<br />
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Transport 17, 0114 2362962,<br />
transport17.co.uk<br />
U<br />
U3A<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> & District U3A, social and<br />
learning activities for people no longer in<br />
full-time employment. Open meetings at<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Hall, second Wednesday<br />
of month, 10am-noon, 01246 900201,<br />
chair@dronfieldu3a.org.uk,<br />
www.dronfieldu3a.org.uk<br />
V<br />
Veterinary Surgeons<br />
Croft Vets, Totley, 0114 2621444, and<br />
Bolsover, 01246 823353, croftveterinary.<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> Veterinary Clinic, Pentland<br />
Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246 410810.<br />
Village Groups<br />
Coal Aston Village Hall, chair Peter Gray,<br />
07860 752471 / 01246 912464.<br />
chair@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk,<br />
www.coalastonvillagehall.org.uk<br />
Holmesfield Village Society,<br />
holmesfieldvillage@gmail.com<br />
W<br />
Walking<br />
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Society, Peter Hubbard, 07837824135,<br />
admin@dronfieldfootpaths.org.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Rotary Walk. Circular route<br />
around <strong>Dronfield</strong>. David Lumb,<br />
david@kinderclan.co.uk<br />
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AZ Guide to Organisations <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Walking Group, first<br />
and third Friday of month,<br />
meets <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports<br />
Centre, Hayley Bramley,<br />
07971 654854,<br />
hayley.bramley@nederbyshire.gov.uk<br />
Holmesfield Footpaths<br />
Society, Robin Greetham,<br />
01246 412767 or 07826<br />
788154, greetham1968@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Nordic Walking Derbyshire,<br />
learn to Nordic Walk with<br />
group walks in <strong>Dronfield</strong> and<br />
the Peak District, Thursdays,<br />
10am, at various locations and<br />
Wednesdays, 6.30pm, from<br />
Pentland shops, Izzy, 07876<br />
495843.<br />
Sparkle Walk and Super Hero<br />
Walk, Ashgate Hospice,<br />
01246 567250,<br />
ashgatehospice.org.uk<br />
Walks at the Barn, <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Hall Barn, 01246 418122.<br />
Walking for Health, Friday,<br />
1.30pm, meet <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports<br />
Centre, 07971 654854.<br />
Well-Being<br />
Activ Physiotherapy, 88<br />
Baslow Road, Totley, 0114<br />
2352727.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Cardio-Club, Civic<br />
Hall, Monday 10am-noon,<br />
Norma Phillips, 0114 2890110,<br />
norm152phillips@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Health Hub, 16<br />
Chesterfield Road. Podiatry,<br />
01246 768086,<br />
thedronfieldfootclinic.com ;<br />
Physiotherapy, 07980 821762,<br />
envisagephysiotherapy.co.uk ;<br />
Massage & Holistic,<br />
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Radiant Health Reflexology, 55 Highfields<br />
Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246 413831, 07478<br />
678702, info@radianthealth.clinic<br />
Slimming World, 0344 892 0400,<br />
slimmingworld.co.uk<br />
Well Dressings<br />
Barlow Well Dressings, Pete Goldthorpe,<br />
01246 550152, 07749 287834.<br />
Coal Aston Well Dressing, Jean Hertzog,<br />
01246 414746. jrhertzog@hotmail.com<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Well Dressing<br />
Group, Janet Eastwood, 0114 2899030.<br />
Holmesfield Children’s Well Dressing,<br />
Penny Acres School, 0114 2890330.<br />
Women’s Groups<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Tangent, Amanda Bartram,<br />
Brownies, Rainbows and Air Training Cadets on<br />
parade on Remembrance Sunday<br />
01433 639603, 07539 689298,<br />
Julie Dixon, 01246 416028, 07929<br />
235248.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Wives’ Group,<br />
meets second Tuesday of month, 2pm, St<br />
Andrew’s Community Church, Barbara<br />
Best, 0114 2890155.<br />
Extraordinary Women, meet bi-monthly at<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church, Saturdays,<br />
01246 291856.<br />
National Women’s Register, daytime and<br />
evening meetings, book club, walking<br />
group. Joan Cohen, 01246 417123.<br />
Townswomen’s Guild (<strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Afternoon), first Wednesday of month,<br />
Gosforth Lodge, 2pm, Jean Jackson,<br />
01246 410309.<br />
Townswomen’s Guild (Dron Woodhouse),<br />
third Friday of month, 10am,<br />
St Andrew’s Church, Angela<br />
Hick, 01246 291730.<br />
Barlow, Newbold and District<br />
WI, third Thursday of month,<br />
3.30pm, Loundsley Green<br />
Community Centre,<br />
janetvirag@hotmail.com<br />
Drone Roses, <strong>Dronfield</strong> WI,<br />
meets third Wednesday of<br />
month, Gosforth Lodge,<br />
Cliffe Park, 7.30pm, contact<br />
via Facebook.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> WI, meets second<br />
Tuesday of month, St<br />
Andrew’s, Pentland Road,<br />
7.30pm, Ann Smith, 07967<br />
139697.<br />
Y<br />
Young People<br />
Derbyshire Army Cadet<br />
Force, ACF Centre,<br />
Littlemoor, Eckington, 01332<br />
772025, armycadets.com<br />
1890 <strong>Dronfield</strong> Air Training<br />
Corps, Hartington Road,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, parade nights<br />
Monday, Wednesday,<br />
7.30pm-9.30pm, 01246<br />
415969 (parade evenings<br />
only) samantha.dronfield100<br />
@rafac.mod.gov.uk or<br />
1890.rafac.mod.gov.uk<br />
Boys Brigade, Coal Aston<br />
Methodist Church, Tony<br />
Drury-Smith, 07930 177764,<br />
bb@coalastonmethodist.<br />
org.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> District Scout<br />
Council, District<br />
Commissioner, David<br />
Godwin, 01246 792043,<br />
Scout Council chairman<br />
Nick Marwood, 07748<br />
321879. enquiries@<br />
dronfieldscouts.org.uk<br />
Holmesfield Scouts, Richard Wilkinson,<br />
01246 412576.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> District Girl Guiding, numerous<br />
Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups,<br />
girlguidingderbyshire.org.uk<br />
1st <strong>Dronfield</strong> Rangers, Tuesdays,<br />
7.30pm, Gorsey Brigg Scout Hut, Becky<br />
Gains, 07818 067868, michaelgains<br />
@aol.com<br />
Monday Night Youth Group, Oaks<br />
Community Church, for Y7-13, Monday,<br />
7-8.30pm, term-time.<br />
St John Ambulance Cadets, <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Division, 0370 0104950, sja.org.uk<br />
Youth clubs available for various ages<br />
at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church, 01246<br />
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A long-known, but little discussed aspect of our lives is how our home<br />
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Colour plays a large part.<br />
Aiming to capture the mood of the moment, “Colours of the Year” have<br />
been representing both Pantone’s and Dulux’s thoughts on the coming<br />
year for over 20 years. Interestingly this year, both companies have<br />
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According to Pantone, Peach Fuzz “captures our desire to nurture<br />
ourselves and others.” They continue “in seeking a hue that echoes our<br />
innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour<br />
radiant with warmth and modern elegance”.<br />
Dulux have chosen Sweet Embrace - “a kind, delicate tone that brings a<br />
feeling of positivity to our lives”. Their inspiration is the softness of<br />
feathers and clouds at dusk.<br />
As always, these colours are suggested to be used alongside other<br />
tones, to create your own personal space, sitting comfortably alongside<br />
warm creams through to subtle blues/greens on the colour spectrum.<br />
We are already seeing these tones appear in our blind and curtain<br />
collections. So, the big question for <strong>2024</strong> is - which peach will you<br />
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Now in their 17th year of trading, Bespoke Blinds & Poles are open as a<br />
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It is an ideal way of maximising your time when planning your day.<br />
Knowing you arrive to a showroom that is ready to meet and greet you,<br />
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Booking an appointment is free, and easy to do - simply call or email<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
‘I’m just popping<br />
out for a walk’<br />
40<br />
H<br />
ERE at <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong> we never cease to be amazed by the<br />
achievements of local people and, in particular, the lengths<br />
they are prepared to go to to support a worthy cause.<br />
Kevin Briggs moved to <strong>Dronfield</strong> two years ago after retiring from<br />
stressful employment. He wanted to tackle a new challenge but also<br />
detox from work.<br />
Said Kevin: “I thought long and hard about what my next steps would be;<br />
I decided to create my own little project, walking the Camino De<br />
Santiago!”<br />
Also known as the Way of St James, this is a renowned pilgrimage of<br />
medieval origin, approximately 544 miles long.<br />
Kevin strode out over 36 days, starting in France at St Jean Pied de Port,<br />
crossed the Pyrenees, strode out across the North of Spain, east-to-west,<br />
via Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Leon, Sarria and Santiago de<br />
Compostela. Then it was onwards to Finesterre. His intention was to<br />
observe the sunset over the Atlantic coast, but torrential rain put a<br />
damper to this!<br />
Recalled Kevin: “I started the walk on 11th September and reached<br />
Santiago on 12th October, with a further four days to reach Cape<br />
Finisterre - the ‘End of the World’, as the Romans once thought.<br />
The route Kevin chose, Camino Frances, is the same as the one in the<br />
film ‘The Way’ with Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen and James Nesbitt.<br />
“The walk presented many physical and mental challenges, especially as<br />
I wasn’t a seasoned walker, requiring early starts in the dark, to avoid the<br />
midday sun.<br />
“I averaged 15 miles a day across varied terrain, suffering blisters, a lost<br />
toenail and many bites. I even experienced a minor earthquake,<br />
magnitude of 4.3, on the afternoon of the 30th September.<br />
“During the walk, I shared the experience with family and friends via<br />
WhatsApp and also received many messages of encouragement.<br />
Whilst this was a trek of a lifetime for me, which I walked on my own with<br />
a backpack (approximately 10kg) containing everything I needed for the<br />
full trip, it was also a great opportunity to raise money to support worthy<br />
charities, Alzheimer Society and Macmillan Cancer Research.”<br />
Kevin’s trek has so far raised £1,870. Details at:<br />
givewheel.com/fundraising/1647/the-way-camino-de-santiago-frances/
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Sporting <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
A-Z Sporting <strong>Directory</strong><br />
Anyone considering joining a local sporting<br />
club or taking up an activity in <strong>2024</strong> need<br />
look no further. Here’s our guide to<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> area clubs and organisations<br />
A<br />
Angling<br />
Barlow Country Club, Mill Farm, Barlow. Coarse, carp, trout. 0114<br />
2891946, enquiries@barlowcountryclub.co.uk<br />
Athletics<br />
For details of local clubs, contact <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, 01246<br />
217217.<br />
B<br />
Badminton<br />
Drone Badminton Club, Wednesdays, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre,<br />
7.30-9pm, Tim Rayson, 01246 416190, 07827 973373,<br />
timr@btclick.com Ian Gregory, 01246 415400, 07903<br />
501486, ianjgregory@sky.com<br />
Grenhilheg Badminton Club, Wednesdays, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Henry<br />
Fanshawe School, 8-10pm, Gavin Chater or Helen Jancey,<br />
grenhilheg@gmail.com,or visit grenhilhegbadminton.com<br />
Basketball<br />
The Arrows, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, Peter Kelly, 07941<br />
839604, arrowsbasketball@aol.com arrowsbasketball.com<br />
Bowling<br />
Bowling<br />
Chesterfield Bowl, Storforth Lane, Chesterfield, 01246 550092,<br />
chesterfieldbowl.com<br />
Bradway Bowling and Snooker Club, 0114 236 3129.<br />
Coal Aston Bowling Club, Judith French, 01246 414122,<br />
mike.judith@talktalk.net<br />
Cliffe Park Bowling Club, Christine Hunter Pryce, 07800<br />
880345.<br />
Derbyshire County short-mat bowls, Rachel Cooper, 0114<br />
4574719.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Bowling Club, at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse ,<br />
dronfieldbc.wixsite.com<br />
Short Mat Bowling Club, Tuesday, 7.45pm at Coal Aston Village<br />
Hall, Pat Gratton, 01246 417464.<br />
C<br />
Canoeing<br />
Ichthus Canoe Club, canoejmc@gmail.com<br />
Cricket<br />
Apperknowle CC, Mark Ashmore, 07554 457726.<br />
Coal Aston CC, Kevin Simpson, 07775 527663.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse CC, John Bridgett, 01246 419341 or<br />
07799 650829, jbragnar@gmail.com dwcc.sec@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Holmesfield CC, Jimmy Pearson, 07803 288200,<br />
jimmypeo@hotmail.com, holmesfield.play-cricket.com<br />
Hundall CC, Joe Stenton, 07307 618791, jdstenton@gmail.com<br />
Sheffield Transport CC, Meadowhead, John Slack 07933 198115,<br />
stcc@live.co.uk<br />
Cycling<br />
Fusion Cycling Club, Trevor Davies, 01246 417767,<br />
fusionccd@gmail.com<br />
Peak Bike Services, 147, Bocking Lane, Greenhill, Michael,<br />
07969 114438.<br />
D<br />
Disability Sports<br />
Dwarf Sports Association, 01246 296485, 07889 922736.<br />
Sheffield Riding for the Disabled, Cowley Riding School, Michael<br />
Gregory, 01246 413211, sheffieldrda.co.uk<br />
Special Olympics Derbyshire Network, Jacob Meaton,<br />
jacob@dosportuk.co.uk<br />
F<br />
Fitness<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, Civic Centre, 60-station gym, plus<br />
swimming pool, offering a range of classes, 01246 217217,<br />
leisure.nederbyshire.gov.uk/bookings<br />
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Sporting <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Forever Active sessions for older people, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports<br />
Centre, Thursdays, 11.15am-12.45pm, 01246 217217.<br />
Keep Fit and Aerobics, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, 01246 217217.<br />
Football<br />
AFC <strong>Dronfield</strong>, nursery training from age four and teams from<br />
U7 to U18, chairman Martin, 07703 353325, martin_hester57<br />
@outlook.com Adult teams, Rob Emsley (Saturdays), 07876<br />
493091, Barry Unwin (Sundays), 07503 674183.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Town FC, 35 teams from U7s through to an Over-35s,<br />
including female teams ranging from U9s to U18s, based at<br />
Gosforth Fields and Stonelow. First XI competes in the Northern<br />
Counties East League. dronfieldtownfc.com<br />
Sheffield FC, the world’s first football team, Coach & Horses<br />
Ground, Sheffield Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, chairman Richard Timms,<br />
07948 081789, chairmanrich@sheffieldfc.com manager Richard<br />
Sheldon, 07881 640044.<br />
Senior Spireites Walking Football, Mondays and Fridays, 11amnoon,<br />
and Tuesdays, 7-8pm, The Akademy, Callywhite Lane,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, ianed@live.co.uk<br />
G<br />
Golf<br />
Dore & Totley Golf Club, Bradway Road, Sheffield, 0114<br />
2366844, opt 2, doreandtotleygolfclub.co.uk<br />
Hallowes Golf Club, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246 413734, secretary@h<br />
allowesgolfclub.co.uk, hallowesgolfclub.co.uk<br />
Ready Golf, Unit 9 Navigation Way, Callywhite Lane, <strong>Dronfield</strong>.<br />
Professional James Brooks, 07562 494224, readygolf.uk<br />
james@readygolf.uk<br />
Gymnastics<br />
Details of local clubs, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, 01246 217217.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Gymnastics Academy, Callywhite Lane, 07412 001066,<br />
dronfieldgymnasticsacademy@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Graves Health & Sports Centre, Norton, 0114 2839900.<br />
H<br />
Horses & Ponies<br />
Barlow Pony Club, Liz Lovell, 01246 863087.<br />
Hockey<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Ladies Hockey Club, Lorna Bland, 0114 2304949.<br />
I<br />
Ice Hockey<br />
Steelkings, Para Ice Hockey Club, sheffieldsteelkings.com<br />
J<br />
Jet-Ski<br />
Sheffield and District Jet-ski Club, Rother Valley Country Park.<br />
enquiries@jetshed.com<br />
M<br />
Martial Arts<br />
Okami Jiu-Jitsu, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Academy, 07888 848188.<br />
Tiska Karate, meets Henry Fanshawe School, Fridays, 6pm,<br />
07989 449817.<br />
MUGA Pitch<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> Rugby Club Colts are pictured here celebrating their success in 2023’s<br />
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Recently having celebrated its 50th anniversary, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre in the<br />
Civic Centre is home to many sporting organisations and competitions<br />
Racketball<br />
Details of local clubs, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, 01246<br />
217217.<br />
Rugby Union<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> RUFC, Gosforth Fields Sports Association, president<br />
Carl Pass, 07950 918542.<br />
Running<br />
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The Big Dipper, half-marathon, dronfieldrc.co.uk<br />
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Ski-ing<br />
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Your Photographs<br />
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Sowing the seeds<br />
<strong>2024</strong> could be the year in which your interest<br />
in growing your own produce really takes root<br />
T<br />
HE history and concept of <strong>Dronfield</strong> Horticultural<br />
Society is lost in the mists of time but it has been<br />
quietly supporting the gardeners of S18 for many decades.<br />
The Society is run by a group of volunteers who have three<br />
main aims:<br />
• Manage the four allotments sites in S18 on behalf of the<br />
Town Council.<br />
• Provide high quality products for sale to members at the<br />
Horticultural Society shop (affectionally known as The Hut).<br />
• Continue to promote and increase the number of members<br />
of the society.<br />
“Allotments have always been popular, and each site has a<br />
waiting list”, said one of the volunteers, Maxine.<br />
“The main criteria for being considered for an allotment are that<br />
you live in the S18 postcode area, you can commit time each<br />
week to maintain and develop your plot, and that you understand<br />
that a plot is to be used for growing vegetables, fruit and flowers<br />
to a lesser degree, and you cannot lawn any of your plot.”<br />
Each site has additional responsibilities unique to itself, but<br />
these are discussed if you are invited to visit a plot with a view to<br />
renting.<br />
Rents are paid annually, with the voluntary aspect of<br />
management helping to ensure the rental prices are fair and<br />
affordable. The Society is based at ‘The Hut’ off Snape Hill<br />
Crescent, backing onto the allotment site there.<br />
Products to help you with your growing successes are available<br />
at The Hut most Sundays, 9-11.30am, excluding a couple of<br />
weeks over Christmas and New Year, and they offer more hours<br />
in April and May on Tuesdays and Saturdays.<br />
Once you’ve been, it’s easy to find, but the trick is to approach<br />
from the Sheffield Road end of Snape Hill Crescent, not the one<br />
nearer Green Lane. Membership is not tied to being an allotment<br />
holder; if you want to grow something, they can help.<br />
“We are not classed as retail, as you need to be a member to<br />
Some of the items<br />
on sale to members<br />
at The Hut<br />
shop there; but as<br />
membership to the<br />
Society is £2 per year<br />
(£1 if you are over 60)<br />
we really do<br />
represent excellent<br />
value for money,” said<br />
Maxine.<br />
“Our offer is based<br />
on quality rather than<br />
cheap, and you can<br />
usually tell when we<br />
are open in the<br />
growing season as<br />
there are queues for<br />
the car park, and<br />
residents on Snape<br />
Hill Crescent often see people wandering up and down the road<br />
with wheelbarrows and trolleys of compost and plants!”<br />
In recent years, membership has dropped a little, so the team<br />
members are working hard to promote and remind everyone<br />
they are there. Card payments were introduced a couple of years<br />
ago, a newsletter goes out regularly, with the latest offers, advice<br />
and sometimes recipes; the Society is on Facebook and Twitter,<br />
and team members are happy to visit other groups to discuss<br />
what they do<br />
“We are one of <strong>Dronfield</strong>’s best kept secrets, to be honest,<br />
added Maxine. We are working on that, and thank Mike, Helen<br />
and the team at <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong> for helping us raise our profile.”<br />
Now is a great time to join <strong>Dronfield</strong> Horticultural Society. You<br />
have time to plan your growing year, ask any questions, and<br />
ensure <strong>2024</strong> is the best year you have ever had for gardening.<br />
Why not pop along for a chat?<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s berry welcome visitors<br />
Waxwing<br />
Your Photographs<br />
M<br />
EET the birds which have flown thousands of<br />
miles to feast on berries here in <strong>Dronfield</strong>.<br />
Photographer Shaun O’Rourke is a regular contributor<br />
to <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong> and he has provided this <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>Directory</strong> edition with a series of images of winter<br />
visitors from Scandinavia devouring berries from<br />
hedgerows in S18.<br />
Shaun explains: “The bohemian waxwing - bohemian<br />
refers to its nomadic lifestyle in search of fruit and<br />
berries - are found across the north of the Northern<br />
Hemisphere and visit the UK during the winter<br />
months when food is scarce on their usual wintering<br />
grounds.<br />
“Most years we're lucky to see a few birds spread<br />
across the UK, then every so often, we get a bumper<br />
year and they arrive in big numbers. This winter has<br />
Fieldfare<br />
Redwing<br />
certainly been a bumper year and many have been<br />
spotted in and around the <strong>Dronfield</strong> area.<br />
“A single waxwing can eat as many as 1,000<br />
berries a day which is the equivalent of over twice<br />
their bodyweight, and it can strip a tree bare of its<br />
berries in a matter of hours!<br />
“The fieldfare is a member of the thrush family and<br />
similar in size to a mistle thrush. It's another winter<br />
visitor and often seen in large flocks enjoying the<br />
feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows,<br />
woodlands and parks have to offer.<br />
“Redwing is another winter visitor with a few pairs<br />
stopping over to breed, and it is the UK's smallest<br />
thrush”.<br />
Shaun takes photographs of birdlife around<br />
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It’s about time!<br />
W<br />
ALKING past a local bus shelter, I<br />
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clock to help passengers navigate<br />
timetables.<br />
Paradoxically, the lengthy illustration<br />
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The Egyptians apparently divided the dark<br />
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The format had become well established by<br />
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Meanwhile, some countries, including<br />
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hour periods – a.m. and p.m. Ante meridiem<br />
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time before the sun has crossed the<br />
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the surface of the earth that passes through the poles.<br />
As some have pointed out, at exactly noon, the sun is at its<br />
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neither a.m. nor p.m.<br />
Convention states that we use 12am to refer to midnight and<br />
12pm to midday but I have seen this scrambled so many times,<br />
perhaps because a.m. denotes morning, yet it’s midnight, and<br />
vice versa.<br />
To avoid confusion in making appointments, the addition of<br />
noon or midday is generally tagged on to 12pm, although it is<br />
perhaps unnecessary. No-one really expects to have a meeting or<br />
lunch at midnight!<br />
‘The difficulties of teaching young children<br />
how to tell the time are well documented’<br />
Which brings me to the term ‘noon’. Again, from a Latin root, it<br />
derives from nona hora, or ninth hour. In medieval times noon fell<br />
at 3pm, nine hours after a monk’s traditional rising hour of 6am.<br />
Confused yet?<br />
It remains unclear what caused midday to be known as noon but<br />
it had happened some time before 1300.<br />
Like many changes in society, the 24-hour clock was adopted in<br />
the UK during a war. In this case it was when the British forces<br />
formally took it on in World War I, presumably for precision. In the<br />
United States, the 24-hour clock is popularly referred to as<br />
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Since then, the use of the 24-hour clock has grown steadily in<br />
England with computers and phones – the modern way of<br />
checking the time – having a default 24-hour clock.<br />
However, many of us still like a traditional clock-face in our<br />
homes or on our wrists and digital technology offers us the option<br />
of having an analogue display if we prefer.<br />
Terminology linked to clock faces is still very much alive and<br />
kicking, like o’clock, a contraction of the phrase ‘of the clock’. In<br />
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<strong>2024</strong> is a leap year when we gain an extra day.<br />
It’s one of the mind-boggling complications of<br />
measuring time. Deborah Wain reflects<br />
speech, we continue to use ‘past’ and ‘to’ rather than saying<br />
10.30.<br />
The difficulties of teaching young children how to tell the time<br />
are well documented, as firstly they often don’t grasp how it<br />
relates to their own experiences. But, beyond that, the numbers<br />
of time are a new concept given counting and metric<br />
measurements are based around multiples of ten<br />
While the aim is for children to be able to read the traditional<br />
clock and its hour and minutes hands by the age of seven, some<br />
lose the skill due to their use of smart devices.<br />
It was reported that GCSE exam halls were ditching analogue<br />
clocks as children were struggling to read them.<br />
All of this makes you wonder: Is time running out for the<br />
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<strong>2024</strong> is a leap year when, as happens once every four years, we<br />
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DERBYSHIRE County Council is spending<br />
£27 million on potholes and road repairs in<br />
2023/24 as part of a three-year, £120 million<br />
programme to resurface roads and<br />
pavements.<br />
DCC Highways department has 25 dedicated<br />
reactive maintenance gangs. Roadworkers<br />
have been redeployed from other jobs and<br />
contractors are also being used to speed up<br />
response times.<br />
The gangs are working extended hours each<br />
day and at weekends to fix as many potholes<br />
as possible. This is tackling the backlog<br />
caused by recent Storm Babet. Derbyshire<br />
saw 200 roads closed and 1,700 homes<br />
evacuated, stretching the resources of the<br />
County Council.<br />
A separate £4.2million patch resurfacing<br />
programme targeting hotspot areas across the<br />
County started in January. Several areas of<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> and Coal Aston are included.<br />
County Councillor Mark Foster explained:<br />
“At Derbyshire County Council we have<br />
invested the money necessary to provide a<br />
quicker, more efficient, pothole repair<br />
service. I would encourage residents to<br />
report potholes as soon as possible so our<br />
teams can get out and make the roads safe<br />
again. Keeping residents safe on the roads is<br />
our priority.”<br />
Residents are reminded that potholes can be<br />
reported to their own councillor or directly to<br />
the County Council by completing the “Report<br />
a road fault” form at www.derbyshire.gov.uk<br />
SID successes<br />
COUNCILLORS received a report<br />
highlighting the success of the new Speed<br />
Indicator Device on Northern Common. The<br />
road has been highlighted many times by<br />
residents and local councillors as a<br />
speeding hotspot.<br />
Coun Marie Ireland, Chair of Road Safety,<br />
said: “This is our fifth SID site in <strong>Dronfield</strong>.<br />
We are really pleased that residents have<br />
seen a difference on this road. Slowing<br />
speeding vehicles down and making roads<br />
safer for all our residents is exactly what<br />
these cameras are designed to do.”<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> was one of the first communities<br />
to take advantage of the new SID policy at<br />
Derbyshire County Council. Significant<br />
reductions in speed have been recorded at<br />
all SID sites in <strong>Dronfield</strong>.<br />
Objection to development<br />
on <strong>Dronfield</strong> green fields<br />
Town Council Leader, Coun Angelique Foster, with<br />
Coun William Jones of NE Derbyshire District Council<br />
THE January Town Council meeting heard councillors discuss the planning<br />
application 23/00932/FL- Land North of Burns Drive and East of Southfield<br />
Drive on South Side of Chesterfield Road.<br />
A motion was passed by a majority to write to NE Derbyshire District Council<br />
planning department objecting to the housing development, citing loss of<br />
green fields, road and traffic safety, environmental impact, flooding and local<br />
sewerage issues.<br />
Town Council Leader, Coun Angelique Foster, commented: “We have<br />
campaigned for many years to protect the greenbelt and greenfields that<br />
surround our town. This development does not take into account the<br />
needs of our town and represents a great loss to <strong>Dronfield</strong> residents.<br />
“Our infrastructure from increased traffic and parking to school places<br />
and doctors appointments will all also suffer as a result of this huge new<br />
estate.”<br />
Fun for all at lights switch-on<br />
THE Town Council’s annual Christmas Lights Switch on event featured activities<br />
in multiple locations around the town centre. The Civic Hall was filled with local<br />
vendors selling festive gifts, Father Christmas made a special appearance<br />
courtesy of <strong>Dronfield</strong> Rotary Club, and the Library Gardens were filled with<br />
hundreds of residents supporting St Andrews Primary school choir, who filled<br />
the air with Christmas songs.<br />
Fairground rides and food and drinks stalls were in the car parks in front of<br />
the Civic Hall and behind the Library, providing amazing refreshments. There<br />
was also a free Festive Table Football Zone where friends and families were<br />
challenged to a tournament.<br />
Chair of the Events Advisory Committee, Coun Michelle Emmens, said: “The<br />
evening was a great success, and the Town Council would like to thank<br />
councillors on the Events Advisory Committee and all the staff involved, who<br />
spent many hours planning and preparing for the event. The Council would<br />
also like to thank all the suppliers who supported the event by having stalls<br />
and hope that residents who that attended had an enjoyable evening.”<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> Christmas Lights Switch-on will be on Friday, 29th November, so<br />
get the date in your diary now!<br />
Contact <strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council:<br />
Civic Hall, Civic Centre, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, S18 1PD<br />
Tel: 01246 418573 - www.dronfield.gov.uk - townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Ninety years of<br />
fun and games<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s busiest park, Cliffe Park, is marking its<br />
90th anniversary this year. Deborah Wain reports<br />
B<br />
ENEFACTOR John George Graves gifted Cliffe Park to<br />
the people of <strong>Dronfield</strong> with a plaque recording the<br />
official opening, on Easter Monday, in April, 1934.<br />
Graves moved to Sheffield, aged 14, to become an apprentice<br />
watchmaker. He later went on to set up his own watchmaking<br />
firm and then an innovative mail order distribution business<br />
which earned him his fortune.<br />
His involvement in life in the city included roles as councillor,<br />
Lord Mayor, and Alderman and he made his first bequest in<br />
1930. The charitable trust bearing his name was established that<br />
year.<br />
Not much is known about how Graves acquired the land in<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, but he was interested in protecting green areas from<br />
development.<br />
During the grand opening event, Graves gave an address to<br />
the hundreds gathered.<br />
Over the years, Cliffe Park has been a focal point for<br />
community life. The site had been used since the 1880s for the<br />
culmination of the annual September Cycle Parade and this<br />
continued once the park opened.<br />
After the Second World War, the parade evolved into <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Gala. This ran annually for many years until it lapsed, but it was<br />
happily reinstated in 2012 by <strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council, after the<br />
authority took over managing the park from NE Derbyshire<br />
District Council.<br />
Besides the Gala, Cliffe Park has traditionally been the venue<br />
for the Feast Parade, involving local churches, and has<br />
accommodated many sports and sponsored events.<br />
Live music events Party in the Park and DronFest brought in<br />
large crowds annually, although both are no longer held.<br />
Generations of children have grown up visiting the park, which<br />
once had a paddling pool and its own park-keeper - retired<br />
postman Jim Widdowson.<br />
Today the green space’s facilities include putting, tennis courts,<br />
an all-weather MUGA pitch, a bowling green, café and Gosforth<br />
Lodge, which is used by community groups and for parties and<br />
events.<br />
The play area has undergone major refurbishment by the Town<br />
Council in recent years, expanding the range of equipment and<br />
making it safer.<br />
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The 2023<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Gala in full<br />
swing in<br />
Cliffe Park<br />
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Above: Cliffe Park’s tennis courts<br />
and bowling green viewed from above<br />
Left: Gosforth Lodge and one of<br />
the Town Council’s floral displays<br />
Below: Lush trees around the<br />
perimeter of Cliffe Park<br />
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Above: Families gather for the official<br />
opening of the park, 90 years ago<br />
Below: Ald J. G. Graves who gave the land to <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Below left: Long-serving park-keeper Jim Widdowson<br />
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RONFIELD’S largest employer, Wm Lee, has<br />
long recognised that being<br />
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has witnessed many changes, the most recent of which was<br />
the retirement of a foundry plant at the end of its useful life.<br />
This same building will, after upgrading and<br />
refurbishment, contain a new state-of-the-art ‘net zero’<br />
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<strong>2024</strong> marks the start of this next chapter for Wm Lee,<br />
having recently announced a large-scale investment of £18m<br />
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An iron foundry for more than a century, Wm Lee has<br />
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since that time the business has seen significant<br />
investment in new buildings, plant and equipment<br />
heading towards £50million.<br />
Today, Wm Lee is one of the largest foundries left in<br />
the UK, producing more than 25,000 castings daily and<br />
shipping them worldwide. The majority of its workforce<br />
lives here in <strong>Dronfield</strong> and many local families have<br />
been linked to the company for several generations.<br />
investment in the development of our skilled<br />
workforce.<br />
The new facility, scheduled to start production mid-2025,<br />
will operate entirely on renewable energy, with its<br />
advanced technologies dramatically reducing the energy<br />
required to run the plant.<br />
As an important supplier of critical parts to the heavy truck<br />
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Education <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Flashback to last summer with <strong>Dronfield</strong> Henry Fanshawe School headteacher Martyn Cooper<br />
and director of sixth form Mark Howell shown celebrating examination successes with pupils<br />
Learning and enrichment<br />
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Martyn Cooper, headteacher at <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Henry Fanshawe School, provides the<br />
introduction to our <strong>2024</strong> Education <strong>Directory</strong><br />
U<br />
NLIKE traditional winters where we delight in the joys<br />
of frosty mornings and dog-walking on crunchy grass,<br />
this year has been somewhat wet.<br />
Heavy rain, flooding and stormy winds have been the order of<br />
the day.<br />
Nonetheless, the schoolchildren of <strong>Dronfield</strong> and the<br />
surrounding areas continue to wear a happy smile<br />
underneath their hoods, umbrellas and raincoats as they<br />
enter through school gates across the area to participate in<br />
learning and enrichment activities with their friends, wanting<br />
ever more to be able to grow, develop and become someone<br />
special.<br />
All of the Partnership of <strong>Dronfield</strong> Schools (PODS) have<br />
enjoyed this time of year, with all the special events and<br />
activities that children get to experience.<br />
Strong school communities are made even stronger as<br />
we come together to celebrate and enjoy such a special<br />
time.<br />
Assemblies, parties, discos, shows, reward celebrations and<br />
activities abound, enabling all children to participate in<br />
numerous activities that create memories for life for them and<br />
their families.<br />
As the final bell rang to signify the end of the Autumn Term,<br />
we stood on the gates saying goodbye and wishing all a<br />
wonderful festive period, happy in the knowledge that the<br />
schools work positively together to create the best education<br />
possible for the children in our care.<br />
It will be more of the same throughout <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
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DRONFIELD HENRY FANSHAWE SCHOOL<br />
Success with Care<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Henry Fanshawe School strives to provide a high quality educational experience for all students,<br />
through an enriching curriculum that enables them to acquire a deep knowledge of the world in which<br />
they live, so that they can develop a love for learning and can thrive personally, economically and<br />
academically, in life. The school aims to engage and inspire the students of today, from Y7 to Y13, to grow<br />
and develop into rounded citizens that become positive, caring and successful members of society and are<br />
equipped to become the leaders of tomorrow.<br />
Headteacher: Mr M J Cooper<br />
GREEN LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 2FZ<br />
01246 412372<br />
admin@dhfs.uk<br />
www.dhfs.uk<br />
@DHFSUpdate<br />
The following core principles embody the ethos of <strong>Dronfield</strong> Henry Fanshawe School and the learning<br />
environment that we aim to achieve:<br />
• Develop students into happy, caring, healthy, confident, courteous, articulate and independent<br />
learners with a strong moral compass, who can succeed in life<br />
• Ensure students demonstrate the DHFS 3Rs by being responsible, resilient and reflective<br />
• Offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is inspiring, motivating, challenging and relevant<br />
for all abilities and prepares students for their role as future citizens of the world<br />
• Allow students to experience lessons of the highest quality delivered by dedicated and highly<br />
skilled professionals<br />
• Equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and values to make outstanding progress,<br />
in the broadest sense throughout their school journey, irrespective of starting point and<br />
celebrate and encourage high aspirations both in and out of the classroom<br />
• Deliver care, guidance and pastoral support for all students so that they are safe within a well<br />
ordered and disciplined environment<br />
• Celebrate what makes us unique through embracing diversity and equality of opportunity,<br />
promoting the DHFS family through respect and acceptance<br />
• Develop strong relationships with parents and carers so that an active triangle of partnership<br />
exists between student, school and home<br />
• Work with students, parents, carers and the community to ensure a sense of pride and care in<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> and the wider area.<br />
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Our caring team are qualified, experienced & committed to providing<br />
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Working to all areas of the current Early Years Foundation Stage helping<br />
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There is a big year<br />
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As a child, I always looked up at uni students and thought they<br />
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Writing a personal statement is no picnic: it’s unlike anything<br />
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saying: ‘There’s been an update to your UCAS application.”<br />
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Learning and<br />
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Your Photographs<br />
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D<br />
RONFIELD’S Kev Booker took in a Husky dog<br />
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R<br />
UNNERS will once again be lining<br />
up for the <strong>Dronfield</strong> 10k & Fun Run<br />
<strong>2024</strong>, scheduled for Sunday, 28th April.<br />
This is the 30th anniversary race so<br />
medals and T-shirts will have a special<br />
design and organisers aim to make the<br />
event even bigger and better.<br />
A post-race event village will be<br />
located in Sindelfingen Park with<br />
everyone welcome to go along with<br />
family and friends.<br />
The purpose of both events is to raise<br />
funds for 7th <strong>Dronfield</strong> Scout Group.<br />
A donation is made every year to the<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Mayor's charity. For more<br />
information, visit dronfield10k.co.uk<br />
Meanwhile, the town’s annual Big<br />
Dipper half-marathon race is scheduled<br />
for Sunday, 15th September, with a<br />
10am start time. Details at thebigdipper.<br />
run<br />
O<br />
RGANISERS of Coal Aston Village Gala have<br />
set Saturday, 6th July, as the date for the<br />
<strong>2024</strong> event.<br />
A host of fun activities are planned for in and<br />
around the Village Hall, on Eckington Road.<br />
Traditionally, crowds have enjoyed a spectacular<br />
flypast by a vintage aircraft.<br />
The event also coincides with the unveiling and<br />
blessing of the village well-dressing.<br />
W<br />
HEN it comes to<br />
celebrations, no local<br />
village has more fun than<br />
Barlow.<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> Barlow Carnival<br />
week events will run from<br />
Wednesday 14th to Sunday<br />
18th August, and will include<br />
Well Dressings, a Flower<br />
Festival, fairground and the<br />
huge Carnival Parade on the<br />
Saturday afternoon.<br />
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T<br />
HIS year’s <strong>Dronfield</strong> Gala will be held on<br />
Sunday, 30th June, in Cliffe Park, with a funfilled<br />
line-up to appeal to all members of the family.<br />
The Town Council-organised event is offering more<br />
and more attractions each year and is the best freeto-attend<br />
event for miles around.<br />
Meanwhile the Town Council has confirmed some of<br />
the other key events in the town calendar.<br />
The Annual Town Meeting and Mayor-Making will<br />
take place at Gosforth Lodge on Monday, 13th May,<br />
with members of the public welcome.<br />
B<br />
ARLOW Open Gardens,<br />
which attracts hundreds of<br />
people to attractive plots in the<br />
village, will be held on Sunday,<br />
7th July.<br />
Attractive plots large and small<br />
welcome visitors to what has now<br />
become one of the area’s most<br />
popular events.<br />
St Lawrence’s church is open<br />
for cuppas and cakes with the<br />
event raising funds for the place<br />
of worship.<br />
The Parish Church’s first<br />
Christmas Tree Festival was held<br />
last November and another is<br />
planned for this year, with dates<br />
still to be confirmed.<br />
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M<br />
ORE and more people support <strong>Dronfield</strong>’s<br />
Remembrance Sunday commemorations<br />
each year.<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> parade and service at the War<br />
Memorial in the Manor Gardens is to be held on<br />
Sunday, 10th November.<br />
Remembrance services are also held in several<br />
local villages.<br />
T<br />
HE busiest evening of the year in<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> sees the switch-on of the<br />
town’s Christmas Lights and associated<br />
festive events in the Civic Centre, Civic<br />
Hall, Manor Barn and Peel Centre.<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> date for your family’s diary is<br />
Friday, 29th November.<br />
L<br />
OCAL firms, schools, churches and<br />
voluntary organisations feature in the<br />
annual <strong>Dronfield</strong> Christmas Tree Festival -<br />
one of the town’s most spectacular<br />
attractions.<br />
Hundreds of people attend each day of the<br />
festival and there are special visits to the<br />
church by many school groups.<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church event is<br />
already pencilled in with a start date of<br />
Friday, 29th November. Last year’s festival<br />
featured 99 elaborately decorated trees and<br />
the hope for next winter is to reach the<br />
hundred mark - and beyond.<br />
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T<br />
HE <strong>Dronfield</strong> Beacon will be lit this summer as<br />
part of nationwide commemorations to mark one<br />
of the most important anniversaries from World War II.<br />
The D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy led to<br />
the liberation of France and Europe.<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> event in Sindelfingen Park on Thursday,<br />
June 6th, will mark the anniversary with a celebration of<br />
peace, liberty and reconciliation.<br />
Further information will be announced by event<br />
organisers, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Town Council, nearer the time.<br />
The <strong>Dronfield</strong> Beacon was last lit for Queen Elizabeth’s<br />
Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.<br />
T<br />
HERE is a new date for the hugely<br />
popular 1940s Market event in<br />
Chesterfield this year.<br />
Switched from its traditional November slot, it<br />
will be held throughout the town centre on<br />
Thursday, 11th April.<br />
Visitors can enjoy 40s music, entertainment,<br />
exhibits and meet stall-holders in period dress.<br />
M<br />
AKE a note of this year’s major events organised by<br />
our local hospices.<br />
The Ashgate Hospice High Peak Trail Walk returns for a<br />
third year, on Sunday 17th March, offering three different<br />
route options – 17 miles, 11 miles or 3.5 miles. Located in the<br />
scenic Derbyshire countryside, the trail follows the route of<br />
the former Cromford and High Peak Railway.<br />
Saturday, 22nd June, is the date of the annual huge<br />
Ashgate Hospice 10k Sparkle Night Walk (pictured).<br />
The second family-friendly Superhero Night Walk is set<br />
for Saturday, 19th October, when participants are invited to<br />
unleash their inner hero. Every child who enters receives a<br />
superhero cape and glow-in-the-dark mask.<br />
St Luke’s Hospice Festival of Light takes place on<br />
Sunday, 1st December. For many, this is the start of the<br />
festive season. It is a time to come together to remember<br />
and celebrate the lives of loved ones.<br />
St Luke’s Hospice Service of Remembrance will be held<br />
on Sunday, 7th December at Sheffield Cathedral. It’s a<br />
chance to reflect on the past year and remember loved<br />
ones with some special readings and, of course, Christmas<br />
music.<br />
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A<br />
N eagerly-anticipated<br />
annual music festival<br />
is the Rockin’ Roots charity<br />
show at Hill Top Club.<br />
The <strong>2024</strong> show is to be<br />
staged on Sunday, 11th<br />
August, from 6pm, with<br />
event proceeds going to<br />
support the work of<br />
Ashgate Hospice.<br />
Bands already confirmed<br />
are Music Masters, Open<br />
Jawfare, Hallowed<br />
Travellers, The Buddies<br />
and Rogue II featuring<br />
Hannah Lilly.<br />
T<br />
HE unique Derbyshire<br />
tradition of well dressing<br />
brings even more colour to our<br />
beautiful area every year during<br />
the warmer months.<br />
Coal Aston will bless its well<br />
dressing on Saturday, 6th July,<br />
while Barlow’s two well<br />
dressings will be blessed on<br />
Wednesday, 14th August.<br />
Other villages where the<br />
artworks can be found locally<br />
include <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse,<br />
Millthorpe and Holmesfield with<br />
dates to be confirmed.<br />
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Seal of approval<br />
Just a few weeks ago, Build Your Dreams - or<br />
BYD as it is more commonly known - was one of<br />
the fastest growing car manufacturers you had<br />
probably never heard of but, now in <strong>2024</strong> with<br />
the announcement that its electric car sales<br />
have toppled the ubiquitous Tesla from the<br />
podium, it is suddenly headline news. Carmel<br />
Stewart checks out the BYD Seal (pictured)<br />
B<br />
ASED in China but with a European headquarters in<br />
the Netherlands, Build Your Dreams, or Biyadi to give it<br />
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more recently the sporty Seal – all pure electric passenger<br />
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The company was founded in February, 1995, and initially<br />
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manufacturing being a relatively recent addition. Its aim is to<br />
create zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance<br />
on fossil fuels.<br />
Its impact can be evidenced by the fact that it now employs<br />
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applications for over 37,000 patent rights and owns around<br />
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One of its biggest successes has been its pioneering battery<br />
technology which can be found in the majority of smart phones<br />
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In addition, BYD is very proud of the fact that all of its car<br />
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production of semiconductors.<br />
Its meteoric rise is further evidenced by the fact that it has<br />
produced close on two million EVs in the past 12 months. This<br />
undeniable success now puts it at the forefront in the<br />
manufacture of new energy vehicles and its latest offering, the<br />
82<br />
Seal, is a great example<br />
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company<br />
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Stand-out looks and<br />
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Battery: 82.5kWh.<br />
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Behind the wheel, the 4x4 version is well powered with plenty<br />
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The version tested is fitted with a torque vectoring system<br />
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UK’s less than well maintained road surfaces. Driving modes on<br />
both models number four self-explanatory modes: ECO, normal,<br />
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Range anxiety is considerably reduced by the 323 miles<br />
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The comfortable interior is well put together with plenty of<br />
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The excellent voice command system is activated with a ‘Hey,<br />
BYD’. One very cool interior feature is the rotating central<br />
console which allows for the best view of the navigation map as<br />
well as all the required controls.
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Entertainment <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong>: Big year for music hopefuls<br />
Over the years, <strong>Dronfield</strong> has been home to a<br />
number of well-known musicians including Rick<br />
Allen from Def Leppard and Dave Berry who<br />
had his first chart hits more than 60 years ago.<br />
Olivia Firth reports that <strong>2024</strong> has dawned<br />
with a host of local young musicians who<br />
have the potential to become just as famous<br />
Arkanian:<br />
In 2022, five young <strong>Dronfield</strong> students formed the alternative<br />
rock band Arkanian. Since their first live performance in early<br />
2023, the band has performed multiple shows across the<br />
country. They had a sell-out gig at Network in Sheffield and<br />
headlined Dublin Castle in London. One of the band's biggest<br />
successes to date was winning Record Junkee's Battle of the<br />
Bands.<br />
The band has released two songs so far: ‘Positions’ written by<br />
lead guitarist Jude Bennett and ‘Idols’ written by lead singer Lily<br />
Crooks. Their future goals<br />
are to write and release KickBack<br />
more songs to perform at<br />
their shows and to book<br />
bigger venues to hold<br />
their growing fan base.<br />
You can follow Arkanian<br />
online @arkanianband on<br />
Instagram and TikTok.<br />
KickBack:<br />
Ben, James and Henry<br />
met in their first year of<br />
secondary school. The<br />
three <strong>Dronfield</strong> boys<br />
quickly bonded over their<br />
90<br />
Arkanian<br />
music taste and formed the band KickBack.<br />
KickBack’s first live shows took place in school and they have<br />
since performed at local pubs, clubs and charity events.<br />
The band has a great time when playing live, and they hope<br />
that their fans experience the same enjoyment when attending<br />
their gigs.<br />
One of the band’s original songs, ‘She’s Going Back’, was a fan<br />
favourite so the boys saw it right to release it on Spotify as their<br />
debut single.<br />
They now plan to release a second single ‘Going Out With a<br />
Smile’, followed by an album.<br />
Bethany Grace:<br />
Music production student Bethany Pashley releases and<br />
performs her music under the name Bethany Grace. Some may<br />
remember Bethany singing for the <strong>Dronfield</strong> community to raise<br />
money for NHS charities during lockdown.<br />
Since then, Bethany has released her own song ‘Miss You<br />
Missing Me’, with another song ‘Too Far Gone’ which was set to<br />
be released on January 26th. While at university, Bethany also<br />
wrote and co-produced a<br />
five-song pop EP<br />
scheduled for release in<br />
the spring.<br />
The singer has been<br />
hired to sing at private<br />
functions, weddings, pubs<br />
and clubs where she<br />
enjoys performing her<br />
music in front of live<br />
audiences and hopes to<br />
perform at more events in<br />
the future.<br />
Bethany would like to<br />
thank everyone who has<br />
supported her music<br />
career to date and looks
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Bethany Grace<br />
forward to taking more bookings and releasing new music in the<br />
coming years.<br />
Bethany can be found on Facebook and Instagram.<br />
Sam B-K:<br />
Following his studies at Southampton Solent University, <strong>Dronfield</strong>’s<br />
Sam B-K performed as lead guitarist for various bands in the<br />
Sheffield area. But when Covid regulations forced the cancellation<br />
of live performances, Sam made the decision to enroll for Zoom<br />
voice lessons. Since then, he has recorded his own songs and<br />
headlined numerous live events.<br />
Sam explores significant subjects like mental health and addiction<br />
in his indie and alternative rock music. His songs are based on his<br />
own experiences in the hopes of helping listeners who may be<br />
going through similar situations.<br />
‘Jekyll & Hyde’, the most recent addition to the Sam B-K<br />
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Teenager<br />
Preston hits<br />
right note<br />
with charity<br />
concerts<br />
A talented teenager sang in local<br />
care homes over Christmas,<br />
raising thousands of pounds for<br />
charity. Deborah Wain reports<br />
P<br />
Preston Bird has performed to<br />
care home residents in<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> and Chesterfield<br />
RESTON Bird, aged 14, entertained<br />
residents with 12 festive songs in 12<br />
separate north Derbyshire care homes over<br />
12 days. Proceeds from his efforts will go to<br />
Dementia UK.<br />
Preston, who attends Brookfield Community<br />
School and lives in Chesterfield, said: “I initially<br />
sang at Ashgate Hospice back in 2021 where I<br />
raised over £1,000, then a year on, in 2022, I set<br />
out with the same mission to raise money in aid<br />
of Dementia UK on behalf of my grandma.<br />
“She was unfortunately in a care home at the<br />
time and was suffering from dementia.<br />
“Every three minutes, someone in the UK<br />
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health challenges of our time. Families affected are often left<br />
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“This event was originally planned for Christmas of 2022, but<br />
unfortunately it had to be cancelled at short notice due to Covid<br />
restrictions within the care home.<br />
“Then unfortunately, early on in 2023, we lost my grandma and I<br />
92<br />
Preston in the recording<br />
studio with Dave Berry<br />
wasn't able to sing those songs for her. So I<br />
decided to share the joy of my singing with as<br />
many care home residents as possible over a<br />
12-day period, hence my title: 12 songs, 12 care<br />
homes, 12 days of Christmas.”<br />
Preston was well on his way to reaching his<br />
£3,000 target by the time he did his final<br />
performance.<br />
He added: “I am very pleased with how it’s<br />
gone. I have really enjoyed going into care<br />
homes in Chesterfield and <strong>Dronfield</strong> and<br />
looking at people who maybe aren’t as happy<br />
and then going out and they are now smiling.”<br />
Preston particularly loves jazz and swing and<br />
hopes to eventually work performing on cruise<br />
ships before setting up his own business as a singing teacher.<br />
Preston recorded one of his grandma’s favourite songs, Mac<br />
The Knife, with <strong>Dronfield</strong>-based pop star Dave Berry last<br />
year.<br />
The teenager was out entertaining in Coal Aston prior to<br />
Christmas when he sang for families attending the village’s first<br />
Lantern Parade.<br />
You can support Preston and learn more about his singing<br />
challenge via his page on GoFundMe; search his name.
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from 13th-17th February.<br />
Laura Wade’s dark comedy is about sex, cake and the quest to<br />
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award for best new comedy.<br />
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The production is followed by Sheila’s Island, in June, and an<br />
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HERE will be a screening of the Outpost Pictures film,<br />
Plastic Warriors, presented by Oaks Community<br />
Church in association with Plastic Free Chesterfield, at<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Hall, on 5th March, at 7.30pm.<br />
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OIN Luna and her dad in Luna Loves Library Day The<br />
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Cucible.<br />
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Importance of feeding wild birds<br />
There is plenty of activity in the wildlife<br />
garden at the start of the year as a whole<br />
host of birds return to seek out garden<br />
feeders. Prof Ian Rotherham explains why<br />
W<br />
E had cold and even snowy weather for a few<br />
weeks back in late November, so that by early<br />
December across the region, the wintry conditions<br />
pushed large numbers of smaller birds towards garden<br />
feeders.<br />
By this time, the combination of exhaustion of the autumn glut<br />
of fruit and berries in hedgerows and woodland edge, meant<br />
food on bird-tables and other garden feeders was increasingly<br />
important.<br />
An advantage of having fed the birds<br />
through the summer months,<br />
albeit with reduced amounts, is<br />
that by late autumn and into<br />
winter the birds know<br />
where to come when<br />
temperatures drop.<br />
Particularly for the<br />
young birds from<br />
this year’s garden<br />
broods of blue<br />
tits, coal tits,<br />
and great tits,<br />
they are hardwired<br />
to<br />
remember<br />
where to<br />
find the<br />
easy<br />
supplies of<br />
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and<br />
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By late<br />
summer, the<br />
numbers of<br />
birds visiting the<br />
garden had<br />
dropped. Indeed,<br />
from August until late<br />
October there were<br />
relatively few visitors as<br />
this is when mixed flocks of<br />
foraging titmice or finches<br />
patrolled the wider countryside for<br />
the easy pickings.<br />
However, since early November, garden visiting<br />
began to grow quite dramatically, with, in my own garden,<br />
flocks of up to 30 or more blue tits and good numbers of great<br />
tits and coal tits.<br />
These birds were joined by the occasional long-tailed tit, and<br />
even on a few occasions a tree-creeper, although that<br />
remained apart from the flock.<br />
Various finches also arrived by late November, with<br />
chaffinches, goldfinches, and then decent numbers of<br />
greenfinches. In the case of the greenfinches especially, it<br />
is really good to see them return with ten or more visiting at<br />
once.<br />
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Male great-spotted<br />
woodpecker<br />
They declined sharply due to an unpleasant disease probably<br />
associated with dirty garden feeders causing infection. In our<br />
area, they were absent for about ten years but are now back,<br />
with several pairs breeding around the local gardens last<br />
summer.<br />
The winter visitors are dominated by flocks of smaller birds,<br />
but these are joined by some larger ones too. The now superabundant<br />
woodpigeon is an ever-present and sometimes<br />
problem species in most gardens.<br />
They do hoover up any seed scattered on the ground or<br />
falling from hanging feeders and have even taken to trying an<br />
assault on the feeders directly. However, being large and<br />
cumbersome, they struggle with nut-holders, fat-balls, and<br />
hanging seed dispensers.<br />
But other visitors include the stunning, ring-necked<br />
parakeet, and other quite exotic-looking birds<br />
such as great spotted woodpecker and<br />
nuthatch. The parakeets are<br />
amongst the cleverest and<br />
most adept of our garden<br />
birds and are spreading<br />
across the region with<br />
the first recorded<br />
sightings back in the<br />
1980s.<br />
Since then, they<br />
have adapted to<br />
garden feeding<br />
and take food<br />
from peanut<br />
holders and<br />
sunflower<br />
seed<br />
dispensers.<br />
Along with<br />
titmice, they<br />
love spiked<br />
apples on the<br />
feeders.<br />
Visiting<br />
thrushes also<br />
relish the apples<br />
but so far it has<br />
been a quiet year<br />
for blackbirds and<br />
the other thrushes.<br />
My robins have learnt<br />
to come for dried<br />
mealworms, so I deliberately<br />
spill a few when filling the<br />
feeders for visiting starlings.<br />
The robins find mealworms irresistible<br />
though it also helps if you ‘talk’ to them as well<br />
to draw them in and they become very tame.<br />
Pursing the lips and sucking makes a noise that robins<br />
seem to identify with. Poachers used to use a similar<br />
technique to attract all sorts of inquisitive birds and mammals to<br />
them.<br />
• Prof Ian D. Rotherham, researcher, writer, broadcaster on<br />
wildlife and environmental issues is contactable on<br />
ianonthewildside@ukeconet.org ; follow his website and blog:<br />
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DRONFIELD PROBUS CLUB<br />
FOR RETIRED GENTLEMEN<br />
Our non-political club welcomes all retired men who now<br />
miss the contact and companionship that work brought to their lives.<br />
Come and listen to professional speakers on a wide variety of subjects.<br />
We meet fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings of<br />
each month throughout the year. Meetings commence at 10am and<br />
finish before noon with a comfort break at 11am for tea or coffee and a<br />
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Meetings are held at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Contact Club, Snape HiIl Lane,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>, S18 2GJ which has excellent parking and has disabled access.<br />
Visitors are welcome, so please do come along to one or two meetings<br />
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The dress code is smart casual (ideally jacket and tie).<br />
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For further information contact<br />
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or Past President, Roger Young on 01246 418489<br />
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Places of Worship <strong>2024</strong><br />
The cross on the wall outside St<br />
Andrew’s Community Church,<br />
Pentland Road, changes with the<br />
seasons and the religious festivals<br />
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Apperknowle Methodist Church<br />
High Street, Apperknowle. Rev James Morley,<br />
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Coal Aston Methodist Church<br />
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Reform Church<br />
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01246 415525.<br />
Cowley Mission and Vine<br />
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Brian Mason, 01246 419386, Sundays 10.30am.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> Christadelphian Church<br />
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12A Princess Rd, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, 01246 906414.<br />
Oaks Community Church<br />
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St Andrew’s Community Church<br />
Pentland Road, Gosforth Valley. Rev Paul Mellars, 07505<br />
548691. vicar@staccd.org.uk Associate Minister Rev<br />
Ian Price, revian@staccd.org.uk<br />
Parish Church of St John<br />
the Baptist<br />
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St Lawrence Church, Barlow<br />
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St Mary’s Church, Unstone<br />
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St Paul’s Methodist Church<br />
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St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield<br />
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Snowdrop time at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church and, below, it’s<br />
the height of summer at St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield<br />
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Colin the camel completes the Nativity scene for this family at St Andrew’s Church<br />
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St Andrew's Community Church set up a stable in one of its<br />
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There were hay bales, a manger and feeding troughs, but heavy<br />
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Ellis’s London<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s Ellis Catton-Norton meets The<br />
Princess Royal at the ceremony in London<br />
At the last minute, quick-thinking congregationers Maggie<br />
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camel costume!<br />
Despite the challenges posed by the weather, lots of local<br />
families joined in the fun and were delighted when Colin<br />
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Your Photographs<br />
Pictured here in full flow after the winter rains is the water cascading over the wall at Derwent Dam.<br />
This photograph by <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong> reader Russ Teale<br />
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Usman NiaziI lives in <strong>Dronfield</strong> and says there’s nothing more enjoyable than a hike in the local countryside.<br />
This beautiful view is shared from Usman’s recent walk along Derbyshire’s Monsal Trail
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This beautiful albino fawn has plenty of family protection up on the moors above <strong>Dronfield</strong>.<br />
Photographer Russ Teale is keeping the young deer’s exact location a closely-guarded secret<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong>’s Mike Firth spotted this striking summer scene close<br />
by The Travellers’ Rest public house at Apperknowle<br />
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<strong>Dronfield</strong> has been twinned with Sindelfingen situated in<br />
the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, since 1971<br />
Two <strong>2024</strong> trips<br />
to twin town<br />
D<br />
RONFIELD Town Twinning Federation is looking<br />
forward to another busy year enjoying links with<br />
Sindelfingen.<br />
The Twinning Committee has been in regular touch with<br />
friends and counterparts in Germany via Zoom with two trips<br />
planned for <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
The AGM, to be held at Gosforth Lodge on<br />
Wednesday, 6th March, at 7pm, offers a chance<br />
to sign up for the Citizens’ Visit to Sindelfingen,<br />
from September 19th—23rd.<br />
Upto 35 people from <strong>Dronfield</strong> will fly from<br />
Manchester to Frankfurt to be met by coach.<br />
Coach trips to the local sights will be part of the<br />
itinerary, as will the opportunity to meet local<br />
people.<br />
Meanwhile, from 21st-23rd June, there will be<br />
the annual visit to Sindelfingen Straßenfest with<br />
music, food and culture, not only from<br />
Sindelfingen's other European twin towns but<br />
also from various local ethnic clubs.<br />
The federation’s popular fund-raising quiz<br />
evening at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Hall takes place on<br />
November 1st this year.<br />
For more information, email<br />
dronfield.town.twinning@gmail.com<br />
Town twinners with their display at last summer’s <strong>Dronfield</strong> Gala<br />
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ROTARY CLUB OF DRONFIELD <br />
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19th December 2023 M133<br />
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<strong>Eye</strong> on the Past<br />
Play it again<br />
With<br />
details of local sporting clubs and facilities elsewhere in<br />
this <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong>, here we turn back time to activities<br />
past. These images capture sporty scenes over the decades<br />
T<br />
HIS postcard, dated 1920, shows <strong>Dronfield</strong> Boys<br />
Council School Football Team, with the Clayton<br />
Challenge Shield which they won.<br />
The picture was taken in the boys’ yard at the school. Seated<br />
on the ground, left, is Tom Webb and right is Laurie Wass.<br />
Front row shows Alan Lockwood, Fred Haslam Colin Milnes,<br />
Harry Cooper and Clarence Green, while back row are Jack<br />
Burton, Ken Webster, Jack Jarvis, ‘Barrel’ Barker and Haydn<br />
Stafford. Standing behind to the left is teacher Maynard Ward<br />
and to the right Mr Lilley, the headmaster.<br />
H<br />
ERE, <strong>Dronfield</strong>’s Cycle Club is pictured outside<br />
Chiverton House in 1900.<br />
William Rhodes is centre front, to his right is Arthur Redhead<br />
and Sam Lucas. Middle row (with hat) is Mr Bedingfield. The<br />
photograph was donated by Geoff Rhodes.<br />
T<br />
HIS school hockey team photo features the girls team<br />
at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Henry Fanshawe School, 1921-22.<br />
Marion Hoggard is seen far right on the back row. Can you<br />
identify anyone else?<br />
Can you spot<br />
a distant<br />
relation or<br />
friend<br />
somewhere?<br />
You can find thousands of<br />
images of old <strong>Dronfield</strong> and<br />
surrounding area on the<br />
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online photograph archive.<br />
Just go to dht.mediafiler.net<br />
Also, if you have any<br />
interesting old photographs<br />
to share with <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong><br />
readers, email them to<br />
info@heronpublications.co.uk<br />
A<br />
PORTRAIT of a local<br />
footballing celebrity with<br />
the surname Haslam.<br />
The rear of the photograph<br />
states ‘Unstone’. No other<br />
details are known.<br />
T<br />
HIS postcard photograph, dated 1914, captures a local<br />
cricket team, umpire and scorer.<br />
Two members of the team are believed to be the sons of<br />
Rotheram Cecil who both died during World War I.<br />
O<br />
LD Dronfeldians' Society fell dormant during World War II<br />
but returned with support from former pupils and staff.<br />
Here are members of the rugby team for the 1952-3 season.<br />
The picture is from the Roger Redfern Collection.<br />
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• Research and begin to book your suppliers.<br />
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Six months before<br />
• Book your hairdresser and make-up artist and organise a trial<br />
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• Choose outfits for the bridal party and groom’s party.<br />
• Buy your wedding rings and organise when they will be<br />
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• Check if your passports are valid and book your honeymoon.<br />
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• Send out official invitations and ask your guests about any<br />
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• Discuss your food and drink menus with your caterer.<br />
• Plan and confirm your ceremony features including music and<br />
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• Buy gifts for the bridal party and groom’s party.<br />
• Organise and hold your hen and stag parties.<br />
• Book your beauty appointments for your nails, haircut, spray<br />
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One month before<br />
• Organise a final dress fitting with the whole bridal party.<br />
• Contact all of your suppliers to confirm your bookings.<br />
• Write your wedding speeches or vows then practise and time<br />
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• Plan a seating chart and send this to your venue.<br />
• Create a schedule for the big day and share this with the<br />
wedding party, venue and suppliers.<br />
One week before<br />
• Attend your beauty appointments if you have booked any.<br />
• Collect hired outfits for the wedding party.<br />
• If you go away straight after your wedding, you should pack for<br />
your honeymoon now to avoid stress nearer your wedding day.<br />
• Pack your dress, accessories, veil, shoes, etc.<br />
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Heyday of<br />
village WI<br />
M<br />
EMORIES of a Women’s Institute no<br />
longer in existence have been captured in<br />
scrapbooks shared with <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Eye</strong>.<br />
Coal Aston WI was formed in 1968 and met at<br />
Rawlins Court and later in the Methodist Schoolroom<br />
and at the Village Hall on Eckington Road until only a<br />
few years ago.<br />
Founder member, Margaret Firth, who sadly died in<br />
2021, kept press clippings and other documents<br />
relating to the group during its heyday. They tell the<br />
story of a vibrant group, even then challenging the<br />
traditional ‘jam and Jerusalem’ image of the<br />
movement.<br />
Its secretary during the early days was aged just 16 – Ruth<br />
Coleman, whose mother started the group. She described the<br />
branch as “terrific fun”.<br />
Its programme then was certainly eclectic, including talks on<br />
fire safety, foot care, first<br />
aid and the origins of the<br />
village, along with fundraising<br />
events like its<br />
annual spring fair.<br />
And there was plenty of<br />
time for baking and flower<br />
competitions and games.<br />
For one activity, members<br />
were challenged to cram<br />
as many articles<br />
as possible into a<br />
matchbox. The winner,<br />
Mrs Martin, managed 110<br />
items!<br />
There were Christmas<br />
parties for children and<br />
every year members celebrated the group’s birthday.<br />
Exhibitions were an important part of the WI’s calendar,<br />
including the Countrywoman at Home Exhibition of 1972,<br />
in Chesterfield, when women from across the Rutland<br />
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<strong>Eye</strong> on the Past<br />
Coal Aston WI members with their home-baked cakes in 1968<br />
Programme of events for 1968-69<br />
WI-organised party for the children of Coal Aston in January, 1970<br />
section displayed arts, crafts and produce.<br />
In 1975, members travelled to London for the ‘Tomorrow’s<br />
Heirlooms’ craft exhibition opened by the Queen Mother. Also in<br />
the capital, Coal Aston members were delegates at the annual<br />
WI convention at the Albert<br />
Hall.<br />
When Deborah, Duchess of<br />
Devonshire opened new<br />
county headquarters in<br />
Derby, she described the WI<br />
as “an anchor of sanity in a<br />
fast changing and often<br />
frightening world”.<br />
Group members were also<br />
photographed welcoming<br />
well-known visitors, including<br />
singer Dave Berry and<br />
‘George Woolley’, from radio<br />
hit The Archers.<br />
In 1977, two trees were<br />
planted opposite the<br />
community centre to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, which<br />
coincided with the 100th meeting of the group. Derbyshire WIs<br />
sent the Queen a paperweight to mark her 25 years on the<br />
throne.<br />
In 1979, as Coal Aston WI aimed to<br />
attract new members, it was explained<br />
that the hymn ‘Jerusalem’ was sung at<br />
the start of each meeting but “only<br />
because it expresses our aim to<br />
improve conditions of life in the<br />
community and country in which we<br />
live.”<br />
Prospective members were told: “The<br />
WI can offer as much or as little as its<br />
members wish.”<br />
Visitors were welcome to hear<br />
speakers for the sum of ten pence for<br />
two occasions, before they were invited<br />
to join.<br />
In recent years numbers at Coal Aston<br />
WI dwindled in line with many other<br />
groups and sadly the group disbanded,<br />
but Margaret’s scrapbooks recall the<br />
happy times members enjoyed and the<br />
pride they took in the group. They also<br />
provide a glimpse of village life from<br />
bygone days.
W<br />
E travel back to<br />
times past in<br />
Holmesfield with this<br />
image from the<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Heritage<br />
Trust archive, although<br />
the year is not known.<br />
It shows Cowley Bar,<br />
Main Road, and features<br />
the Rutland Arms public<br />
house.<br />
Some of the cottages<br />
in the photograph have<br />
now been demolished<br />
but he curve of the road<br />
can be easily<br />
recognised.<br />
The photograph was<br />
donated to the archive<br />
at a recent open day.<br />
To access the archive<br />
go to dht.mediafiler.net<br />
<strong>Eye</strong> on the Past<br />
Bygone<br />
Holmesfield<br />
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Remembering William Levick<br />
W<br />
ILLIAM Levick is a name well-known<br />
locally due to William Levick<br />
Primary School at Smithy Croft, <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Woodhouse. But who was William Levick?<br />
He was born in 1865 at Hatfield Woodhouse,<br />
the son of a carpenter, and later settled at<br />
Northern Common, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse,<br />
beside the former Hearts of Oak public house.<br />
Later in life, his home was Greenway Cottage,<br />
Oxclose Lane.<br />
William began his long association with<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse School in 1896 as clerk<br />
to its school board. Then from 1902, after an<br />
act abolished school boards, he served as<br />
clerk to the board of school managers who<br />
had become responsible for running the<br />
school at local level. William continued in this<br />
capacity until 1938.<br />
By profession, William was an accountant<br />
and acted as rate collector when <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Woodhouse was part of Chesterfield Rural<br />
District and he was also clerk to <strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Council.<br />
When <strong>Dronfield</strong> Urban District Council was set up in 1935,<br />
William Levick<br />
William and Ethel Lenthall were the first two<br />
councillors to represent <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse<br />
and William remained on the local council until<br />
he was 80.<br />
On William’s death in 1949, he made a<br />
bequest to the school, the interest from which<br />
provides the annual William Levick Prizes<br />
presented to pupils.<br />
In 1955, a new name for the school could be<br />
chosen by the managers and they used the<br />
opportunity to perpetuate the name of William<br />
Levick.<br />
William’s wife, Lilly, also worked for the<br />
school as an infant teacher and there are<br />
many references in log books to her<br />
widespread travels around the world with Sir<br />
Henry Coward's Choir of Sheffield.<br />
The original <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse<br />
schoolhouse is now Meadow Grange Nursing<br />
Home.<br />
These photographs are from the <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Heritage Trust Photograph Archive. To access the Heritage Trust<br />
Photograph Archive go to dht.mediafiler.net<br />
Flares<br />
please!<br />
A<br />
MEMORY from more recent times in<br />
this picture.<br />
How many readers can recall the day this<br />
Stagecoach single-decker caught light and<br />
was burnt out opposite The Royal Oak at<br />
Eckington Road in Coal Aston?<br />
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Food & Drink<br />
An oeuf’s<br />
an oeuf<br />
H<br />
OW d’you like your eggs, fried or boiled?<br />
Now there’s a phrase calculated to strike terror into the<br />
heart. Not just because you know that there are only two<br />
options open to you, ignoring poached, scrambled, coddled<br />
(even if it is the most pointless exercise known to man),<br />
omelette and all the other myriad things you can do with the<br />
fruits of a hen’s labours, if you wish to go to work upon it.<br />
The first time I heard the expression was in a slightly seedy<br />
guesthouse in north London, which I was staying in prior to some<br />
conference. A man needed all the cholesterol to stay awake.<br />
Now that in itself was bad enough, but the distraction was that,<br />
sat at the next table, was a middle-aged Italian lady who, if being<br />
diplomatic, I can best describe as ‘bonny’, and who was attacking<br />
a couple of boiled cackle-berries with gusto.<br />
The discombobulating bit was, she was clad only in a basque<br />
and stockings. There might have been other flimsy bits, to be<br />
honest I dared not look, but seeing two soft-boiled yolks<br />
disappearing into a black, lacy garment, with flesh the colour of<br />
the albumen between said garment, and stocking tops was more<br />
than I was prepared for so early in the morning.<br />
I ordered fried, out of a spirit of abject cowardice, and waited,<br />
trying hard not to look to starboard or at the mirror on the<br />
opposite wall, which reflected my new-found acquaintance, but<br />
from above. A bird’s eye view, so to speak.<br />
Eventually, my eggs appeared, along with a couple of strips of<br />
deceased pig, which looked like it had not given up without a<br />
struggle, and a slice of Sunblest that had been dipped in the fat<br />
for three or four second.<br />
Eggs, I seemed to remember, are supposed to be white, with a<br />
big yellow bit in the middle. I wasn’t expecting it to have a lacy<br />
edge, not entirely dissimilar to Mrs Basque’s, and I was scarred<br />
for life from that moment on. As an interesting aside, I have never<br />
seen so many spoons of sugar put in to one cup, or heard it<br />
drunk with so many slurps. The toast had ‘Good Morning’<br />
stamped on it.<br />
Taste<br />
The concept of the egg is pretty simple, all things considered. It<br />
comes out of a hen, is covered in shell, and it is best not to think<br />
any further than that. It can be cooked, as we have ascertained,<br />
in may different ways, all of which taste very different.<br />
It can be boiled so that both yellow and white – the technical<br />
terms, you understand – are runny. Only once have I eaten eggs<br />
this way, and that was on a German railway station, suffering from<br />
the after-effects of a brew called Warsteiner. Once was enough.<br />
They can be boiled for that bit longer, so that the white is solid,<br />
but the yolk runny, so that soldiers can be dipped in to it without<br />
fear of retribution. Please don’t ask me why they are soldiers, and<br />
not sailors or airmen, and particularly not marines, because I do<br />
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Dafydd Manton<br />
dips his soldiers<br />
into the story of our<br />
favourite breakfast item<br />
not know, and I don’t think I want to.<br />
Finally, the poor egg can be left in bubbling water for eons, so<br />
that it goes hard. This was the staple for packed lunches in the<br />
1960s, when the cooling process had taken place naturally, so<br />
that the yolk was edged with a zinc-coloured grey, and the whole<br />
thing smelled like Dihydrogen Sulphide, i.e. horrible. The coach,<br />
taking 50-odd screaming children to see the ducks at Slimbridge,<br />
used to smell like a dairy farm, part of which was due to the eggs.<br />
Hard-boiled eggs can also be very posh, smothered in<br />
mayonnaise and paprika, called Eggs Benedict, and imbued with<br />
a dignity that they do not deserve.<br />
Decorative<br />
But now, the humble egg has taken on a new persona. Gone<br />
are the days when they had a lion stamped on them, which told<br />
you nothing but looked decorative, and you got them small,<br />
medium or large.<br />
Oh no, now the egg has a personality. It has gravitas. It has<br />
character. It has rights, too. The sizes still remain, although there<br />
is now a new gradation of extra-large, or hens-eyes-wateringly<br />
large. But now, I can have my humble oeuf as battery range (a<br />
stupid contradiction in terms, devised by someone who cannot<br />
speak English), barn range, free range and brought-up-in-abungalow-and-allowed-to-listen-to-Mozart-all-day-long<br />
range.<br />
I can have it white, brown, speckled, and, believe it or not, blue.<br />
This is called a Cotswold Leg-Bar, which sounds like some arcane<br />
punishment for drunken sailors. I can even have a Four Grain<br />
Egg, although I am not sure I am bothered about the hen’s diet.<br />
This is a far cry from those days where there was always some<br />
month left over at the end of the money, and I couldn’t afford to<br />
be fussy. If I am honest, I couldn’t have cared less. I am honest,<br />
and I still don’t, very much. I am frankly unconcerned if the<br />
chicken dresses up in a top hat, tails and spats and goes down<br />
town every night, doing the frug with an enlightened fox.<br />
For all I care, it may well spend its time on the local railway<br />
station, taking engine numbers, and whistling Gilbert and Sullivan.<br />
I have little interest in its life-style, so long as it is not dealt with<br />
cruelly, because all I wish to do is eat its offspring, before they<br />
hatch. Quite simply, really.<br />
I recently had to go to a certain store, which must remain<br />
nameless, or there will be lawyers beating a path to my door, in<br />
order to buy half-a-dozen, non-metric, every-day eggs. The caring<br />
concern, ever on the qui vive for my welfare, took the trouble to<br />
tell me, on the transparent box, that my eggs contained Egg.<br />
Well, I never!<br />
If we treated the poor chickens the way we allow ourselves to<br />
be treated, that is, herded, pushed, conned, and our intelligence<br />
insulted, there’d be chickens marching up Whitehall with placards<br />
demanding decent conditions for humans. But we won’t complain<br />
– we’re chicken!
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sun, Homeco Energy is here to advise<br />
you on the best solar energy, battery<br />
storage & Electric Charging solutions for<br />
your home or business.<br />
Established in 2008, Homeco Energy<br />
works with a number of leading solar<br />
manufacturer’s to be able to provide you<br />
with the best possible solutions to help<br />
you save energy and money.<br />
As an authorised Tesla and Givenergy<br />
dealer, our battery solutions enable you<br />
to store the energy that you generate<br />
and use it for free during the most<br />
expensive peak times, or even sell it<br />
back to the grid and make a profit.<br />
Alternatively, charge your battery<br />
from the grid at off peak times, in<br />
order to discharge during the higher<br />
on peak periods.<br />
Our battery solutions can even<br />
provide you with back up electricity<br />
during a power cut.<br />
Our smart EV solutions will work in<br />
harmony with your solar and battery<br />
systems to allow you to make the most<br />
of your green energy and help maximise<br />
your savings.<br />
Homeco Energy provide expert advice,<br />
installation and maintenance for:<br />
> Solar Panels for your<br />
home or business<br />
> Battery Storage Systems<br />
> Smart Electric Vehicle<br />
Charging solutions<br />
Make the<br />
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tariffs with our<br />
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For a free, no obligation chat about<br />
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Call 0114 2935019 | Email info@homecoenergy.co.uk<br />
homecoenergy.co.uk
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Your Photographs<br />
No <strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> publication would be quite complete without a selection of photographs taken by <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
camera enthusiast Michael Hardy. Above: Snowfall at Kitchen Wood. Below: Wildflowers at Rumbling Street Farm, Barlow<br />
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Above: A striking sky above cyclists pedalling past Pewitt Hall Farm at Holmesfield.<br />
Below: Autumn time at Barlow and these spectacular pumpkins are ready for picking<br />
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Where to find defibrillators<br />
T<br />
HERE are now more than 50 life-saving emergency<br />
defibrillators close at hand in the S18 community.<br />
Here’s where to find one near your home or workplace:<br />
Barlow Village Hall;<br />
Barnard Avenue Shops, Coal Aston;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Medical Centre;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Civic Hall;<br />
Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park;<br />
Coal Aston Village Hall, Eckington Road;<br />
Coal Aston Methodist Church, Eckington Road;<br />
Cross Daggers, Brown Lane, Coal Aston;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Baptist Church;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Gymnastics Academy, Hunter Park, Callywhite Lane;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hall Barn, High Street;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Nursery, 274 Chesterfield Road;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church, Church Street;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Sports Centre, Civic Centre;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Railway Station;<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse Sports & Social Club;<br />
Dunning Dental Care, Snape Hill Lane;<br />
Gorsey Brigg School;<br />
Gosforth Playing Fields;<br />
Greendale Pharmacy, off Green Lane;<br />
Gunstones, Stubley Lane;<br />
Hackney House, Barlow;<br />
Hallamshire Heating, Callywhite Lane;<br />
Hallowes Golf Club;<br />
Halo Hair, Chesterfield Road;<br />
Henry Fanshawe School;<br />
Heron Publications, 179 Chesterfield Road, <strong>Dronfield</strong>;<br />
Hilltop Sports & Social Club;<br />
Holmesdale Infant School;<br />
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Several new defibrillators have been installed throughout the local area over the past year. Here are<br />
Anthony Hutchinson and Martin Stevens with one outside The Cross Daggers at Coal Aston<br />
See the A-Z Street Map on the inside<br />
back pages of this <strong>Directory</strong> for the<br />
locations of <strong>Dronfield</strong> defibrillators.<br />
Do we have details of all defibrillators in<br />
the area? If not, please let us know.<br />
Holmesfield Village Hall;<br />
Horse & Jockey, Unstone;<br />
Hundall Cricket Club;<br />
Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road;<br />
Mallory Close, Sheepbridge;<br />
Miners Arms, Hundall;<br />
Moorland View, Apperknowle;<br />
Northfield School, Falcon Road;<br />
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road;<br />
Penny Acres School, Holmesfield;<br />
Polaris, Wreakes Lane;<br />
Povey Farm, Lightwood Lane;<br />
Sheffield FC, Sheffield Road;<br />
Snape Hill Dental Centre, Snape Hill Lane;<br />
St Andrew’s School, Pentland Road;<br />
Stonelow Junior School, Stonelow Road;<br />
Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane;<br />
The Tickled Trout, Barlow;<br />
Unstone Junior School;<br />
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infants;<br />
Unstone Village Hall;<br />
William Levick Primary School;<br />
William Lee Ltd, Callywhite Lane.
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Call us<br />
for a<br />
quote<br />
Tinting is now a large part of our business<br />
and has been carried out for the past ten years.<br />
We can supply and fit most coloured films<br />
including safety films.<br />
Increased privacy<br />
Up to 65% UV<br />
rejection means cooler<br />
interior & less fading of<br />
interior trim<br />
All tinting carried out to<br />
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and is lifetime guaranteed<br />
All advice can be given<br />
on laws governing the<br />
application of films to<br />
motorvehicles (RTA Jan 2004)<br />
Non metallic films used<br />
so doesn’t effect any<br />
electrical equipment<br />
01246 456642<br />
Glebe Industrial Estate, Whittington Valley Road,<br />
Old Whittington, Chesterfield S41 9EY<br />
www.direct-windscreens.net<br />
email: directwindscreens01@gmail.com<br />
EST 1919<br />
Alfred Dunham<br />
& Son Ltd<br />
BUILDERS MERCHANT<br />
LARGEST<br />
STOCKIST IN<br />
DRONFIELD<br />
OF ALL HAND &<br />
POWER TOOLS<br />
SERVICING THE LOCAL BUILDING INDUSTRY SINCE 1919<br />
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Call for a FREE no obligation quotation<br />
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EST 1919<br />
Alfred Dunham<br />
& Son Ltd<br />
BUILDERS MERCHANT<br />
KITCHEN<br />
SUPPLY &<br />
INSTALLATION<br />
LARGEST<br />
STOCKIST IN<br />
DRONFIELD<br />
OF ALL HAND &<br />
POWER TOOLS<br />
PAVING SLABS<br />
GARDEN TOOLS<br />
HOSELOCKS<br />
HOSEPIPES<br />
& FITTINGS<br />
Complete project management and all<br />
trades offered including electrics, plumbing,<br />
plastering, decorating and flooring.<br />
General building work.<br />
SERVICING THE LOCAL BUILDING INDUSTRY SINCE 1919<br />
56 Snape Hill Lane<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
S18 2LG<br />
Telephone<br />
on 01246 413205<br />
or 01246 290205<br />
t: 07720 916720<br />
e: enhanceanddevelop@gmail.com<br />
w: www.enhancepropertydevelopment.com<br />
A local, family-run company with 40 years of continuous trading<br />
Huge portfolio of satisfied customers generating constant referrals<br />
A long-established company that you can trust<br />
Windows, conservatories, doors, facias, and soffits<br />
42 years of<br />
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trading<br />
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home again!<br />
T: 01246 290455<br />
OPEN: MON-FRI 8am-5pm. SAT 10am-2pm (Showroom only)<br />
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Mobile Foot Care - Home Visits<br />
Fully qualified Foot Health Practitioner and<br />
Registered Nurse with over 20 years nursing<br />
and home visiting experience.<br />
RN, DipRFHP, Fully Insured, DBS Checked<br />
• Nails trimmed and filed<br />
• Corns and calluses removed<br />
• Ingrowing toenails treated<br />
• Hard skin removed<br />
• Verrucas treated<br />
• Fungal nails treated<br />
• Diabetic foot care<br />
• Cracked heels treated<br />
To book an appointment<br />
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Phone: 07815 690795<br />
Email: PFMobileFootcare@gmail.com<br />
Transport 17 Ltd<br />
The blue Transport 17 (T17) buses may be familiar to some<br />
readers, with a few of you, or a family member, being a<br />
user of our service. We need your help please!<br />
We are currently reviewing the governance of Transport 17.<br />
Part of this is the plan to move from a Co-operative and<br />
Community Benefit Society structure to a Charitable<br />
Incorporated Organisation structure, thereby changing its<br />
legal status. A formal meeting to agree and implement this<br />
change will be held in March this year.<br />
The management committee are anxious to trace as many<br />
original shareholders as is possible, particularly those who<br />
may have lost contact with T17 over the years.<br />
Perhaps you know of friends, colleagues, or elderly<br />
relatives who may have been an original shareholder in the<br />
1980s? If so, please can you ask them to contact T17 either<br />
by email or telephone [details below] so we can update<br />
our records and obtain their views on our proposals.<br />
If you know of an original shareholder who is unable to<br />
contact us for whatever reason, please help us to update<br />
our records by contacting us yourself.<br />
You can call the office on 0114 236 2962, email us at<br />
admin@transport17.co.uk, or contact us via our Facebook<br />
page – www.facebook.com/Transport17Ltd<br />
We look forward to hearing from you!<br />
HEARING AIDS & EAR WAX REMOVAL<br />
Home visits and Sheffield city centre clinic appointments.<br />
Full aftercare included with all aids:<br />
* Manufacturer warranty<br />
* Free batteries or charger<br />
* Free ear wax removal<br />
* Free 6 month check ups<br />
Digital Bluetooth Rechargeable Aids<br />
Invisible latest branded technology<br />
HAC/HCPC Registered since 2006<br />
Ex Boots High St. 2011-2017<br />
Microsuction and irrigation<br />
0800 246 5946 07939 585574<br />
www.hearingaidsheffield.com<br />
acgreenrhaa@gmail.com<br />
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Adams Dog School will help from puppy<br />
to adulthood using a balanced approach<br />
to all training. They will help you achieve<br />
your version of perfect with your pooch.<br />
Services<br />
Consultation £50<br />
1-2-1 £50<br />
Puppy Course<br />
£150<br />
Half Day £180<br />
Purchases<br />
Slip Collar<br />
Training Lead<br />
Treat Pouch<br />
Clickers<br />
For all of your dog training needs<br />
call 07713 912422<br />
Find us on Facebook @AdamsDog School<br />
D O G<br />
S C H O O L<br />
Japanese Jiu Jitsu<br />
Every Monday at <strong>Dronfield</strong> Leisure Centre<br />
Juniors 7pm-8pm, Seniors 8pm-9pm<br />
New<br />
Club at<br />
Renishaw<br />
Every Weds Email emjjaokamijiujitsu@gmail.com<br />
6:00pm-7:00pm<br />
Visit www.okamijiujitsu.com<br />
Your local call out mobile repair service.<br />
Quick, reliable and hassle-free at reasonable prices.<br />
From cracked screens to water damage,<br />
battery replacements and more.<br />
Our expert technicians are here to help!<br />
Quality, refurbished iphones available at fair prices.<br />
Call James now on 07795 405960.<br />
Email: james@firstchoicemobile.co.uk<br />
www.firstchoicemobile.co.uk<br />
Bradway<br />
Plumbing<br />
Services<br />
From a garden tap to a full<br />
kitchen or bathroom fitting<br />
M - 07899 793657<br />
T - 0114 2360117<br />
After hours - 07534 944054<br />
No call out fee<br />
No job too small<br />
Free estimates<br />
We are a small local family<br />
run business offering a<br />
friendly high quality service<br />
We individually manufacture,<br />
supply & fit:<br />
Kitchen Work Surfaces<br />
Vanity Tops<br />
Fire Surrounds & Hearths<br />
General Stonemasonry<br />
Visit: www.chesterfieldgranite.co.uk<br />
Email: info@chesterfieldgranite.co.uk<br />
Call: Tim 07712 126768<br />
Services:<br />
Full/part rewires<br />
Extensions<br />
Extra sockets/lights<br />
Fault finding<br />
Testing<br />
TOP DOGUE ELECTRICS<br />
Domestic & Commercial<br />
Electrical Services<br />
01246 628151<br />
07799975910<br />
www.topdogue.com<br />
Seven Hills<br />
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Valid until<br />
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Building & Construction<br />
Home Improvements & Roofing<br />
Interior and Exterior<br />
Multicoloured Asphalt Driveways<br />
Drainage and Flood Protection<br />
427 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4HJ<br />
07548 375566 0114 470 1491<br />
paul@sevenhillsconstruction.co.uk<br />
www.sevenhillsconstruction.co.uk Financing is available
Follow us on<br />
JOHN TOMLIN<br />
Kitchen Fitter<br />
30 years experience designing and fitting<br />
FREE QUOTE, CALL JOHN 07583 156305<br />
Howdens Kitchen Supplier<br />
Services<br />
Plumbing<br />
Joinery<br />
Electrics<br />
Plastering<br />
DRONFIELD FELT ROOFING<br />
Built up felt roofing, garages, porches,<br />
extensions etc.<br />
All work guaranteed. FREE estimates.<br />
Gutters cleaned, repaired, replaced.<br />
Storm damage, insurance work, ridge tiles<br />
replaced, slates and tiles replaced. NO VAT<br />
Mobile: 07932612472<br />
NIGEL’S HEDGE & CONIFER SERVICES<br />
STEVE GEE<br />
Professional Painter<br />
and Decorator<br />
07879 634299<br />
stevygee@hotmail.co.uk<br />
• HEDGES TRIMMED<br />
• CONIFERS TRIMMED<br />
• CONIFERS TOPPED • WEEDING<br />
• SUPPLY & FIT FENCING<br />
• REGULAR GRASS & GARDEN<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
• OVER 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE<br />
• NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL<br />
I highly recommend - very reasonable and very obliging!<br />
John & Di Whitehead, <strong>Dronfield</strong> Woodhouse<br />
Call Nigel or Gav on 07718 983155 for your free quote<br />
TIRED OF CUTTING<br />
YOUR LAWN?<br />
Your new lawn is in safe hands with us! Our fantastic range of<br />
artificial grass and years of experience make Artifical Grass<br />
Solution the perfect choice for your new artificial lawn.<br />
Call for a fast quote on 0114 2474283 or 07787 192136<br />
or email info@artificialgrasssolution.co.uk<br />
www.artificialgrasssolution.co.uk<br />
VW - AUDI - SEAT - SKODA<br />
SPECIALISTS<br />
SERVICE - REPAIR - TYRES<br />
16 HUNTER PARK CALLYWHITE LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 2XR<br />
01246 292 756<br />
Pro Plumb<br />
Boiler Service from £60<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
smarter electrics<br />
Electrics<br />
EV Chargers<br />
CCTV & Security<br />
Networking & WI-FI<br />
Rewires / Electrical Inspecon<br />
Working Locally in <strong>Dronfield</strong> &<br />
Surrounding Area. Please call/<br />
email for FREE Friendly Advice<br />
LTD<br />
tel : 07917 624977<br />
www.smarterelectrics.co.uk<br />
dan@smarterelectrics.co.uk
Est. 2023<br />
Elite Plumbing<br />
Garden taps / Kitchen plumbing<br />
Bathroom renovation / Refurbishment<br />
07534 944054<br />
Emergency call outs / Free quotes<br />
CITY GARAGE DOORS<br />
Over 15 years experience<br />
Free phone<br />
Electric operators<br />
0800 2461191<br />
Land line<br />
01246 912102<br />
fitted to existing<br />
doors from £345<br />
www.citygaragedoorservices.co.uk<br />
E: sales@citygaragedoorservices.co.uk<br />
All major manufacturers available:<br />
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS<br />
INSURANCE QUOTES<br />
EMERGENCY CALL OUTS<br />
AUTOMATION<br />
FREE<br />
no obligation<br />
on site survey<br />
& quote<br />
DRONFIELD GROUNDWORKS<br />
Graham 07943829481<br />
Tarmac Specialist<br />
Driveways - Drop Curbs<br />
Patios - Landscaping<br />
Block Paving - Fencing<br />
Over 38 years experience<br />
Free Quote - no obligation<br />
UK Window<br />
Repairs<br />
WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIR SPECIALIST<br />
• Double glazing replacement panes<br />
• Handles • Hinges • Locking systems<br />
• Letterbox replacement<br />
Call Andy on 07855 473499<br />
or email: andy@ukwindowinstallations.co.uk<br />
BOILER INSTALLATION, SERVICING & REPAIRS,<br />
NEW RADIATORS, BATHROOM INSTALLATION,<br />
OR JUST A LEAKY TAP?<br />
Work for Landlords Welcome Emergency Call Out<br />
Whatever your plumbing needs,<br />
call 07909 916453 or 01246 410706<br />
www.sgplumbingandgas.co.uk<br />
info@sgplumbingandgas.co.uk 226480<br />
Bricks & Mortar<br />
Lee Dickson<br />
Plastering and<br />
Painting Services<br />
Free Quotations<br />
Brick and stone specialist.<br />
New build, renovation, structural alterations,<br />
pointing, garden walls, patios.<br />
40 years experienced tradesman.<br />
Quality assured.<br />
Call Mike on 07919 576090.<br />
Mob: 07917 445092<br />
email: lennono1980@hotmail.co.uk
DG TV & AERIAL SERVICES<br />
TV, DAB AND FM AERIAL INSTALLATIONS<br />
DIGITAL INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS<br />
SATELLITE REPAIRS<br />
FREESAT INSTALLATIONS<br />
EXTRA TV POINTS<br />
Qualified Engineer<br />
10% OAP DISCOUNT - FREE CALL OUT<br />
All Work Guaranteed, No VAT<br />
CHANNELS MISSING? PICTURE BREAKING UP?<br />
TEL: DARREN ON 01246 590756<br />
MOB: 07785 568368<br />
www.dgtvandaerials.co.uk<br />
OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE<br />
ALL BATHROOM & KITCHEN WORK<br />
CENTRAL HEATING WORK<br />
SMALL JOBS UNDERTAKEN<br />
FOR A PROFESSIONAL SIONAL JOB<br />
WHERE QUALITY COUNTS<br />
FREE ESTIMATES<br />
FULLY INSURED<br />
CLEAN & RELIABLE<br />
CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE<br />
01246 410837 or 07816 867959<br />
ECKINGTON ROAD, COAL ASTON, DRONFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S18 3AW<br />
LOVE YOUR LOFT<br />
HIGH QUALITY - FIXED PRICES - FULLY INSURED<br />
Loft ladders and hatches<br />
supplied and fitted from £170<br />
Other packages and<br />
upgrades available<br />
BARGAIN BUSTER<br />
9 sqm flooring, ladder, hinged<br />
hatch and light only £495<br />
Mobile: 07517 437302 Freephone: 0800 0855 322<br />
www.loveyourloft.co.uk<br />
ELECTRIC VEHICLE<br />
CHARGE POINT<br />
APPROVED INSTALLERS<br />
Charge point installations for<br />
homes, workplaces & public spaces<br />
Design, supply and maintenance<br />
SAVE UP TO £350 on charge<br />
point installations with the OLEV<br />
Homecharge Scheme*.<br />
Call us on 01246 291 404<br />
or 07795 215853<br />
*Subject to certain criteria.<br />
Email enquiries@rapidev.co.uk Website www.rapidev.co.uk<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Landscapes<br />
Private & Commercial Contracts<br />
Trees, Hedges, Fencing, Turfing, Lawns<br />
Mowed, Garden Maintenance,<br />
Seasoned Log Sales<br />
Fully Insured, All work to BS3998<br />
Waste carrier licence<br />
Chris: 07976072785<br />
Richard: 07789497104<br />
richard.jbc@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Hazelbarrow Farm, Norton, Sheffield S8 8BA<br />
Kitchen/Bathroom/Wetroom/Ensuite/Utility<br />
Installations<br />
All aspects of Plumbing, Tiling & Electrics<br />
Call for a free no obligation quote<br />
Darren Burkhill Tel: 07496250713<br />
Email: djbpropertyservices1@outlook.com<br />
Facebook: DJB Property Services<br />
Dale Montague<br />
Electrical LTD<br />
DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL<br />
PAT TESTING • INSPECTION & TESTING • MAINTENANCE<br />
Certified for Electrical Vehicle Charging Points<br />
Part of the Government Grant Scheme<br />
Solar Panels and battery storage<br />
T 01246 453094<br />
M 07891 217981<br />
E Dalemontagueelectrical@outlook.com<br />
www.DME-LTD.co.uk
LUMLEC<br />
Electrical<br />
All aspects of electrical and<br />
security system works undertaken<br />
Sam Lumley sam@lumlec.co.uk<br />
01246 518206 71 Coniston Road<br />
07530 903259<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
RIDGEWAY GARDEN SERVICES<br />
Reliable Garden Maintenance<br />
- One off tidy ups -<br />
- Soft landscaping-<br />
- Turfing and lawn care -<br />
- Hedge trimming and pruning -<br />
- Competitive prices and free quotations -<br />
Call: 01246 454193 Mob : 07928771635<br />
BROOKSIDE BUILDERS<br />
Tel 0114 2471599<br />
Mob 07790 581084<br />
email brooksidebuildersltd@gmail.com<br />
brooksidebuildersltd.co.uk<br />
buildersinsheffield.co.uk<br />
• Property Extensions<br />
• Garage Conversions<br />
• Property Modernisation<br />
• Replacement Roofs<br />
• UPVC Windows and Doors<br />
• UPVC Fascias and Gutters<br />
• All types of general building work<br />
Call for a FREE no obligation quotation<br />
CPC<br />
CHARLIE’S<br />
PRISTINE CARPETS<br />
REVIVE YOUR CARPETS, REFRESH YOUR HOME<br />
We are a local <strong>Dronfield</strong> carpet and upholstery cleaning service. the<br />
business was started by a group of ex-servicemen.<br />
Our team are fully DBS checked and our work is fully insured.<br />
Discounts are available for Emergency Service workers, Armed Forces,<br />
Blue Light card holders and over 65s.<br />
Contact us for any enquiries or for a FREE, no obligation quotation<br />
Tel/text: 07463 122 632 Email: CPCenquiries@outlook.com<br />
Or visit our website: charliespristinecarpets.co.uk<br />
TMP JOINERY<br />
Home Improvements & Property Maintenance<br />
All aspects of joinery work<br />
Free no hassle estimates<br />
Skirting - Architrave - Doors - Flooring<br />
Stud walls - Alcove units - Shelving<br />
Bespoke gates - Decking - Garden structures<br />
Contact Tony on 07841 192638<br />
TMPjoinery@yahoo.com Facebook: TMP Joinery<br />
Units 3-7<br />
875 Sheffield Road<br />
Sheepbridge<br />
Chesterfield<br />
S41 9EF<br />
01246 455863<br />
Your local, friendly garage<br />
Established over 25 years<br />
All makes and models<br />
MOTs - Repairs - Servicing<br />
FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS<br />
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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS<br />
Accounts & Tax Returns for sole traders,<br />
partnerships & limited companies<br />
Self Assessment Tax Returns<br />
New business start ups<br />
General tax planning & advice<br />
35 SALISBURY ROAD, DRONFIELD<br />
DERBYSHIRE S18 1UG TEL/FAX: 01246 290261<br />
E-mail: info@johndanson.co.uk<br />
Tel: 01246 290772 - Mob: 077333 22564<br />
email: mat.schofield@yahoo.co.uk<br />
* All fencing handmade, supplied and fitted<br />
* Hedges trimmed, reduced & removed<br />
* Concrete & wooden fencing<br />
FULLY INSURED.<br />
ALL RUBBISH REMOVED.<br />
Call John: 07913 510326<br />
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• Over 40 years experience • Fully insured<br />
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We also spray kitchens<br />
Transform the look of your home for a fraction of the cost of replacing<br />
windows, doors, kitchens and conservatories by using our professional<br />
spray application of specialist coatings at the best prices.<br />
Variety of colours to suit all tastes. 10 year guarantee.<br />
For a FREE quote and advice call 07768 667647<br />
www.paulhobsondecorating.com<br />
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Paul Hobson uPVC Spraying, part of Paul Hobson Decorating<br />
- Established 1995<br />
Book-keeping and accounting.<br />
Friendly and reliable service<br />
with over 40 years’ experience.<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> based.<br />
07557 107158<br />
wmtowning@gmail.com<br />
PROCHECK<br />
ELECTRICAL<br />
Services we provide include:<br />
Full & partial rewires<br />
Periodic Inspections / Landlords Reports<br />
Refurbishments<br />
Fire Alarm testing / Repairs<br />
Member no.<br />
22370<br />
119 Holmley Lane,<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> S18 2HQ<br />
info@procheckelectrical.com<br />
For any electrical work<br />
needed, call for a free quote:<br />
07843 053584<br />
07795 215853<br />
01246 291404<br />
Alfa Gas Services Ltd<br />
Heating and Plumbing Engineer<br />
Highly experienced ex British Gas engineer, specialising<br />
in boiler fault finding, diagnostics and system design.<br />
Boiler servicing and repairs<br />
Central heating<br />
Power flushing<br />
Plumbing<br />
Dave Arnill - 07751399675<br />
info@alfagasservices.co.uk<br />
www.alfagasservices.co.uk<br />
Gas safety checks<br />
Landlord certificates<br />
Cooker and fire servicing<br />
Gas leak detection<br />
SafeNet Alarms Ltd<br />
Family Business - More than 20 years experience
GEM<br />
CLEANING SERVICES<br />
- Windows<br />
- Conservatory Roofs<br />
- PVC Guttering<br />
- Cladding<br />
- Fascias and Soffits<br />
Cleaned<br />
No job<br />
too small<br />
Tel<br />
07717<br />
053993<br />
jim.cosgrove28@gmail.com<br />
Boiler installation and repairs<br />
From a single tap to<br />
full kitchen and bathroom installations<br />
Call Chris at KEY INSTALLATIONS<br />
for your free, no obligation quote<br />
on 07725 653940<br />
517209<br />
AM PAINTING<br />
& DECORATING<br />
of <strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Contact<br />
Alex on<br />
07827 966365<br />
01246 917631<br />
Friendly, reliable,<br />
quality service<br />
Free quotations<br />
available<br />
A local company that cares about you!<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong>’s longest established body repair centre<br />
Unit 1, Callywhite Lane, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, Sheffield, S18 2XP<br />
T: 01246 292 261 www.europacrashcentre.com<br />
Quotations are free, quick and easy<br />
Up to 2 weeks free storage<br />
with our multi award-winning, family-run business<br />
Call us today on 0800 689 0412<br />
www.oconnorsremovalcompany.co.uk<br />
Callywhite Lane Industrial Estate, <strong>Dronfield</strong>, S18 2XR<br />
Gutters won’t clean themselves, so maintain<br />
them or risk long term damage!<br />
Call DB CLEANING SERVICES LTD now<br />
for a free quote. All work fully insured.<br />
07971 880624<br />
dbcleaning@yahoo.com<br />
Professional, friendly and affordable<br />
Repairs, fixing doors, curtain rails<br />
All UPVC windows, doors, dry verge, fascias, soffitts<br />
Fencing, driveways, walls, drainage, hedges/trees<br />
Roof repairs, ridge tiles, felt roofs<br />
Complete bathroom, plumbing, tiling, floors<br />
Free estimates - All work guaranteed<br />
Daytime<br />
07966 577104
<strong>Dronfield</strong> <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> A-Z<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Town Council<br />
A<br />
Alexandra Road<br />
Allestree Drive<br />
Alma Crescent<br />
Alport Rise<br />
Alton Close<br />
Anglesey Road<br />
Appletree Drive<br />
Arundel Close<br />
Ashford Close<br />
Ashford Road<br />
Aston Close<br />
Avon Close<br />
F3<br />
B4<br />
E2<br />
B4<br />
C5<br />
F5<br />
F4<br />
B4<br />
B5<br />
B5/C5<br />
G2<br />
F2<br />
B<br />
Balmoral Crescent C3/4<br />
Barley Mews A3/4<br />
Barlow Lees Lane D6<br />
Barlow View F6<br />
Barnard Avenue H2<br />
Barnes Avenue C3<br />
Barnes Gardens C3<br />
Barnes Lane C3<br />
Beech Way F2<br />
Beechwood Road E4<br />
Beeston Close B4<br />
Belton Close B4<br />
Bents Crescent G2<br />
Bents Lane G2/3<br />
Birchen Close B4<br />
Birches Fold G1<br />
Birches Lane G1<br />
Birchitt View E2<br />
Bowshaw<br />
E1<br />
Bowness Close C4<br />
Bradwell Close B5<br />
Brookview Court E2<br />
Brown Lane G2<br />
Bubnell Road C3<br />
Buckingham Close B4<br />
Burbage Close B3/4<br />
Burnaston Close B4<br />
Burns Drive G5<br />
Buttermere Drive D4<br />
Byron Close G6<br />
C<br />
Caernarfon Road F5<br />
Caldey Road E5<br />
Callywhite Ln F4/G4/H4<br />
Carr Lane A3/B3/B4<br />
Carr Lane Mews C3<br />
Cartmel Close C4<br />
Castlerigg Way D4<br />
Cavendish Rise E5<br />
Cecil Avenue F2<br />
Cecil Road E2/E3/F3<br />
Cemetery Road F5/G5<br />
Chaddesden Close B4<br />
Chapel Yard E4<br />
Chatsworth Place B3/4<br />
Chaucer Drive G6<br />
Chesterfield Road<br />
E3/F4/G5/H5/H6<br />
Chestnut Close G6<br />
Chiverton Close E3<br />
Church Street E4<br />
Civic Centre E4<br />
Coniston Road C4/C5/D4<br />
Constable Close D5<br />
Cowley Lane C5/C6/D5<br />
Croft Lea<br />
B3<br />
Crofton Close D4<br />
Crofton Rise D4/E4<br />
Cromarty Rise B3<br />
Cross Ln, Coal Aston G2<br />
Cross Ln, <strong>Dronfield</strong> F5<br />
Cruck Close C3<br />
Cunliffe Street G1<br />
134<br />
Curzon Avenue<br />
D<br />
Dalbury Road<br />
Dale Road<br />
Derwent Close<br />
Derwent Road<br />
Devonshire Close<br />
Draycott Place<br />
Drury Lane<br />
Dyche Lane<br />
E<br />
E5<br />
A4<br />
F5<br />
F2<br />
F2<br />
E5<br />
C5<br />
G2<br />
G1<br />
Eastfield Road G5<br />
Eckington Road<br />
G1/G2/H1/H2<br />
Egerton Road F3<br />
Elm Tree Crescent E2/F2<br />
Elvaston Close A4<br />
Ennerdale Close C4<br />
Eskdale Close C4/5<br />
F<br />
Fairwinds Close E4<br />
Fairview Road E2<br />
Falcon Rise H2<br />
Falcon Road G2/H2<br />
Falkland Rise E5<br />
Fanshaw Bank E4<br />
Fanshaw Road F3<br />
Farlow Road C3<br />
Farm Close G1<br />
Farwater Lane E4<br />
Ferndale Close H2<br />
Ferndale Rise H2<br />
Ferndale Road H2<br />
Field Close B2<br />
Firthwood Avenue H2<br />
Firthwood Close H2<br />
Firthwood Road H2<br />
Fletcher Avenue E4<br />
Ford Close<br />
E4<br />
Forresters Lane G1/2<br />
Forth Avenue B3<br />
Frithwood Drive G3<br />
G<br />
Gainsborough Road<br />
C5/D4/D5<br />
Gardom Close B4<br />
Garth Way E4/5<br />
Garth Way Close D5<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Parish Church<br />
Gelderd Place E5<br />
Gledhill Close E4<br />
Glen Vale<br />
C4<br />
Gomersal Lane E4/5<br />
Gorseybrigg C4<br />
Gosforth Close D4/E4<br />
Gosforth Crescent D4<br />
Gosforth Drive B4/C5/D5<br />
Gosforth Green D4<br />
Gosforth Lane D4/E4<br />
Grange Avenue C4<br />
Grasmere Road C4/C5<br />
Great Croft<br />
B3<br />
Green Cross F3<br />
Green Lane F2/F3/F4/G2<br />
Green Lea A3/B2<br />
Greenacres Close G6<br />
Greendale Walk F3<br />
Grisedale Walk D4<br />
H<br />
Haddon Close G3<br />
Halfacre Lane H5<br />
Hall Close<br />
B3<br />
Hallam Court F5<br />
Hallowes Court F5<br />
Hallowes Drive F6/G5/G6<br />
Hallowes Lane F4/5/6<br />
Hallowes Rise G5<br />
Hanbury Close E5<br />
Hardwick Close G3<br />
Hartington Road F3<br />
Hassop Close G3<br />
Hatton Close C5<br />
Hawkshead Ave C4<br />
Hawthorne Ave E2/F2<br />
Hayfield Close B5<br />
Hazel Close G5<br />
Hazel Court G5<br />
Hazelwood Close B4<br />
Heatherfield Close E5<br />
Heaton Close B4<br />
High Street E4<br />
Highdale Fold E5<br />
Highfields Crescent E5<br />
Highfields Road E5/F6<br />
Highgate Drive G6<br />
Highgate Lane F6/G6<br />
Hillside Avenue E5<br />
Hilltop Road E5/F6<br />
Hilltop way<br />
F6<br />
Hogarth Rise D5<br />
Holbein Close D5<br />
Holborn Ave E3/F3/F4<br />
Hollies Close G6<br />
Hollins Spring Ave E5/F5<br />
Hollins Spring Rd E4/5<br />
Holm Close B3<br />
Holmesdale Close G2<br />
Holmesdale Road F2/G2<br />
Holmesfield Road<br />
(off Northern Common)<br />
A3/4/5<br />
Holmley Bank E2<br />
Holmley Lane F2<br />
I<br />
Ingleby Close<br />
Ivanbrooke Close<br />
K<br />
Kendal Drive<br />
Kentmere Close<br />
Keswick Place<br />
Kilburn Road<br />
Kiln Hill<br />
Kipling Close<br />
L<br />
B4<br />
B4<br />
C4<br />
C4<br />
C4<br />
A4/B5<br />
G2<br />
G6<br />
Landseer Close D5<br />
Langdale Drive G2<br />
Lea Road<br />
F4<br />
Leabrook Road A4/B4/B5<br />
Linden Avenue F2/G2<br />
Lindisfarne Road F5<br />
Lindup Road C3<br />
Links Road<br />
F6<br />
Longacre Road E/F6<br />
Longcroft Avenue B3<br />
Longcroft Cres A3/B3<br />
Longcroft Road A3/B3/C3<br />
Lorne Close C3<br />
Lowry Drive D4<br />
Lundy Road F5<br />
Lynwood Close B4<br />
M<br />
Machins Court E3<br />
Manor Crescent E4<br />
Mapperley Road B4<br />
Marsh Avenue F2/3<br />
Marston Close C5<br />
Meadow Close G1<br />
Melbourne Avenue A4<br />
Mickley Lane A2<br />
Mill Lane F4/G4/G5<br />
Millstone Close<br />
B4/C3/C4<br />
Montrose Place C4<br />
Moonpenny Way E4<br />
Moorgate Crescent F5<br />
Moray Place C3<br />
Morley Close A4<br />
N<br />
Nairn Drive C4<br />
Navigation Way H5<br />
Netherdene Road E5<br />
Netherfields Cres E5/F5<br />
Newstead Close B4<br />
Norburn Close B4<br />
Northern Common A2/3<br />
O<br />
Oakdell H2/3<br />
Oakhill Road G2/G3/H2<br />
Orchard Square B3<br />
Ormesby Close B4<br />
Oxclose Drive B4<br />
Oxclose Lane B4<br />
P<br />
Paddock Way F3/G3<br />
Palmer Crescent F5/G5<br />
Park Avenue F3<br />
Park Farm<br />
B3<br />
Parkgate G3/4<br />
Park View Lane F4<br />
Patterdale Close D4<br />
Peel Gardens E4<br />
Pembroke Road F5<br />
Pentland Rd B4/C3/C4<br />
Pighills Lane F1<br />
Poplar Close G6<br />
Princess Road F3/4<br />
Prospect Road G2<br />
Q<br />
Quoit Green F4/5<br />
R<br />
Radbourne Common<br />
B4/C4<br />
Ravensdale Road B4<br />
Rembrandt Drive D5<br />
Repton Place A4<br />
Reynolds Close D5<br />
Rockingham Close B4<br />
Romney Drive D4<br />
Roston Close B4<br />
Rothay Close C5<br />
Rawlins Court G1<br />
Rubens Close D4/5<br />
Rydal Close C5<br />
S<br />
Salisbury Avenue F6<br />
Salisbury Road F6<br />
Scarsdale Close F5<br />
Scarsdale Cross F5<br />
Scarsdale Road F5<br />
School Lane F4/5<br />
Shakespeare Crescent<br />
G5/G6/H6<br />
Shaw Street G1<br />
Sheards Close D4<br />
Sheards Drive D4<br />
Sheards Way D4<br />
Sheffield Road E1/2/3<br />
Shelley Drive G6<br />
Sherwood Road B4<br />
Shetland Road F5/6<br />
Shireoaks Road G3<br />
Smithy Croft B3<br />
Snape Hill<br />
E3<br />
Snape Hill Ln E3/F2/F3<br />
Snape Hill Close F2<br />
Snape Hill Cresc E2/F2<br />
Snape Hill Drive F2/3<br />
Snelston Close B4<br />
Soaper Lane E2/3<br />
Solway Rise B3<br />
Southcote Drive C4<br />
Southfield Drive G5<br />
Southfield Mount G5<br />
Southwood Ave E6/F6<br />
Stafford Close A3<br />
Stanford Road B4<br />
Stone Close G2<br />
Stone Road G1<br />
Stonelow Cresc G3/H3<br />
Stonelow Green F3/G3<br />
Stonelow Road F3 - H3<br />
Stubley Close C2/D1<br />
Stubley Croft C3<br />
Stubley Drive C3<br />
Stubley Hollow D2/3<br />
Stubley Lane C3/D3/E3<br />
Stubley Place D3<br />
Summerfield Road F2<br />
Summerwood Lane D2/3<br />
Summerwood Place D3<br />
Sycamore Avenue E2/F2<br />
T<br />
Tay Close<br />
The Avenue<br />
The Knoll<br />
The Lawn<br />
The Ridgeway<br />
Thirlmere Drive<br />
Thornton Place<br />
Thorpe Avenue<br />
Trent Grove<br />
Turner Close<br />
U<br />
C3<br />
F3/G3<br />
H2<br />
F3<br />
H2<br />
E3<br />
B4<br />
G1<br />
F2<br />
D4<br />
Ullswater Close D3<br />
Ullswater Drive D4<br />
Ullswater Park D4<br />
Ullswater Place D4<br />
Unstone <strong>Dronfield</strong> By-pass<br />
E1/D1/D2/D3/D4/D5/E6<br />
Unstone Hill H6<br />
Upper School Lane F4<br />
V<br />
Vale Close<br />
Valentines Court<br />
Victoria Street<br />
W<br />
F4<br />
H1<br />
D4/E3<br />
Walton Close B3<br />
Warren Rise G2<br />
Welbeck Close B3<br />
Wentworth Road B4<br />
West Street D3<br />
Westbank Close<br />
F1/G1/G2<br />
Westbank Court F1<br />
Westfield Road G5<br />
Wilson Road G1<br />
Wilson Street F5<br />
Windermere Avenue C4<br />
Windsor Drive B4<br />
Wingfield Close A4<br />
Wordsworth Place G6<br />
Wreakes Lane E2/3
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Street<br />
A B C D<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Sindelfingen Park<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> Hall Barn<br />
Dron Woodhouse<br />
3<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Carr Lane<br />
Mews<br />
Barnes<br />
Gardens<br />
Gosforth<br />
Fields<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Lindup Rd<br />
§<br />
Gosforth Valley<br />
4<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Glen Vale<br />
§<br />
5<br />
6
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E F G H<br />
EYE<br />
Coal Aston<br />
Shaw<br />
Street<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Valentines Court<br />
§<br />
§<br />
St Philip’s<br />
Church<br />
§<br />
Super<br />
market<br />
§<br />
§<br />
MEDICAL<br />
CENTRE<br />
§<br />
Super<br />
market<br />
§ §<br />
Hall<br />
Barn<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Forge §<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong><br />
Station<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Park View Lane<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Holmesdale<br />
§<br />
Highdale<br />
Fold<br />
§<br />
Navigation Way<br />
business units<br />
§<br />
§<br />
Hilltop<br />
(Unsuitable<br />
for Vehicles)<br />
(Unmade<br />
Road)<br />
(No Vehicular Access)<br />
§<br />
Hallowes<br />
<strong>Dronfield</strong> area<br />
defibrillators<br />
indicated<br />
§<br />
For fuller S18 listing<br />
of defibrillator<br />
locations see P122.
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To join and start saving please provide one piece of business evidence for Trade membership, or for Individual membership<br />
your employee ID card or current pay slip to prove your employment, PLUS one piece of photographic identification for both<br />
memberships.<br />
ALL NEW MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A £10 ONLINE VOUCHER<br />
WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP<br />
JOIN TODAY<br />
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Special Offer<br />
£10ONLINE<br />
VOUCHER<br />
Expires: 31st December <strong>2024</strong><br />
Costco Sheffield, Unit 8 The Parkway, 1 Parkway Drive, Sheffield S9 4WU | T: 0114 242 7590 E: marketing118@costco.co.uk www.costco.co.uk<br />
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Sign up for membership with this advert at our Sheffield warehouse and receive a £10 voucher to spend online at www.costco.co.uk. New members only. *Exclusions apply. Membership<br />
Criteria applies. Membership must be obtained before purchases can be made. ΔQualifying ID required to preview in the form of company payslip ID. Accepting Mastercard, American Express<br />
and Visa credit cards as well as cash, debit card or cheque. No cash or cheque at fuel station. *Fuel stations not available in all locations. JN35291
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