December 2012 - The Village Voice

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Tideswell & DistrictCopy Deadline: 20th of the monthEditor: Pete HawkinsJaret House, Queen Street, TideswellT: 01298 872470E: [email protected]: www.tideswellonline.co.ukW: issuu.com/villagevoiceFB: Village-Voice-Tideswell-and-District

December 2012Volume 19 Issue 12

Inside this issue.Christmas Services.................................................................. 4Our Shops need You............................................................... Page 19Litton Parish Council Crisis................................................... Page 27

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

Picture courtesy of Tideswell Artability Group

Drawing: Townend

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From the Editor

A bumper issue crammed full of controversy, praise and criticism.

The Village Voice is really straining at the seams and we’re attracting more and more businesses wanting to advertise. We are looking at ways of incorporating more pages, but that requires a bigger printer and we are looking for a new home for it as a result and for partners who may be willing to share the cost. Do get in touch if your organisation is interested.

Next year marks the Village Voice’s 20th year. I don’t remember the exact month it first rolled off the printers as a single sheet of A4, it might have been September, but it has certainly grown in those twenty years.

But before then we have Christmas. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas and here’s to a prosperous 2013.

Pete Hawkins

The Anchor Inn

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Traditional Bar Mealscooked by award-winning chef

Bingo every Friday

Functions also catered for01298 871371

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George HotelTideswell

Fresh, locally sourced menuRestaurant open Sundays

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

Real log fi res

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

11.00-10.00 Sun

Tel.: 01298 871382

Dates for the DiaryFri 7th - Litton Winter Market & Santa’s Grotto, Litton Village Green, 5pm-9pmSat 8th - Great Hucklow Xmas Lights Switch-on with Tideswell bandWed 12th - Walking for Health: Eyam Village, start 1pm – finishing 2pm Farming Life CentreWed 12th - Christmas Voices’ Tideswell Singers. The Old Grammar School 7:30pmWednesday 12th December South Pacific at Tideswell Cinema, 7.30pm at The George.Sat 15th - Tideswell Band Christmas Concert 7.30pm Fountain Square ChurchSun 16th - Band Christmas Raffle Draw and Carols 12 noon The Star InnSunday 16th - Farming Life Centre Christmas Carol Service, St Michael & All Angels Church, Taddington Saturday 22nd December Children’s Activity Morning, Fountain Square Church, 9.15amMon 24th - Santa’s Parade through the village 6pm from Weston Bank

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Litton Winter Market

Litton Village Green on Friday 7th December from 5 pm until 9 pm will

be given over to “shopping how it used to be”. 20 local traders will be selling food and gifts for Christmas, ranging from fish, fruit and veg, home made puddings and pickles to specialist jewellery, wooden toys, cards, woolly scarves and even garden furniture.

Santa’s Grotto will be in Litton School and there will be indoor games for the children. The good people of Litton will warm your soul whatever the weather by selling spicy mulled wine alongside a winter BBQ. A great way to do the Christmas shopping!

The Litton Primary School Christmas fair is on the same evening as Litton Christmas Market. An opportunity to do some unique Christmas Shopping in the village and get into the Christmas Spirit!

Cressbrook ConcertCressbrook Band is holding its annual Christmas Concert at the fabulous setting of Cressbrook Hall. Due to growing

demand year on year, we are performing on two nights Friday 7th & Saturday 8th December (doors open 6.30 pm with start time at 7.30 pm going on till 10.30 pm ish!). The evening starts with traditional Christmas music combined with new arrangements of familiar pieces. A fantastic two course buffet follows along with a glass of wine (both included in the entry ticket price £15).

After this you get a chance to sing along with the band and practice your carolling! To find out more and book tickets, please call Harriet at the Hall on 01298 871289 or 07738 974054 or email [email protected]. Advance booking is recommended. We hope to see you there!

ACTIVITY MORNING

Once again our churches are running the Christmas Activity Morning, which

this year will be held at Fountain Square Church on Saturday 22nd, from 9.15 - 12.30, including lunch. Children in our schools will receive details and booking forms. Other (Primary age) children are welcome - if possible speak first to Nicola on 871182. It costs £3 per child, £7 per family.

Parlour BlueTideswell

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

Opening timesTues to Sat 10-5pm

Need help or advice?

Patrick McLoughlinMember of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales

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

London SW1A 0AA

Telephone: 0207 219 3511E: [email protected]

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Tidza Tots restarts

From bumps to babies, crawlers to walkers, tots and their parents are

invited to Bishop Pursglove School every Wednesday during term time from 9.30-11.30am.

Tidza Tots is a friendly and supportive group which provides a great place to meet new friends and introduce your children to other babies and toddlers.

Children under 5 years old can socialise and play whilst parents, grandparents and carers can meet, chat and find support through the experience of others and enjoy a cuppa. Breast-feeding support is also available from a trained Breastmates volunteer.

For more information contact Nell – 07902 003 641 or Kara 07584 579 390

Wakes Royalty

Dear sir,

As a member of Tideswell community, I feel a need to voice my concerns regarding this years events involving Tideswell wakes royalty.The two young ladies in question have carried out their duties in the village with enthusiasm and dignity whenever they have been present.As an onlooker at the Remembrance Parade this year I was very disheartened to see that they had not laid a wreath, as is tradition in the village, and seemed to have been overlooked and stood at the back of the crowd as if not involved at all.The same situation was also noted at the community bonfire.

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These two delightful young girls have been a delight to watch over the last two years of their service and seemed to have been pushed aside.Understanding there is now a new wakes committee which hopefully all the village are grateful for, I cant help but think maybe they should remember what hard work and dedication the two young ladies have put in over the last two years.

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MS@VKThe next MS@VK Get together will be on Sat 19th January 2013 in the Ice cream Parlour at Vanilla Kitchen from 10:30 to 12:00 Please contact Andrea M for more details or if you would like a lift.

Andrea M 01298 871820

New Chairman Wanted

The Committee of Tideswell and District Sports Association is looking for a new

Chairman who is willing to devote some time to help maintain the viability of the Sports Complex and to chair its bimonthly meetings.

If you are interested please contact Alan Brignell on 01298 871893, email: [email protected]

Looking for a venue for a children’s party? Why not consider the Main Pavilion at the Sports Complex? We also have an availability of time on the Astroturf Court for organised sports. Are you or your group interested? For parties and Astroturf Court enquiries please contact Mrs. Jean Jackson on 01298 872089, email: [email protected]

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Tideswell Singers

We hope you like our new logo reflects a vibrant group of singers

who embrace current trends whilst recognising the importance of the familiar.

Tideswell Singers have been in existence for over twenty years and we are continually developing. We are keen for our music making to keep fresh and move forward by approaching music which is new to us.

Our next concert, ‘Christmas Voices’ is at 7:30pm on Wednesday 12 December at The Old Grammar School. What could be more traditional than a mid-December concert telling the Christmas story in cosy surroundings with the promise of mulled wine/fruit punch and mince pies?

So here is the twist - rather than familiar carols, Tideswell Singers will be performing a selection from the Manchester Carols interspersed with reflections from the less prominent characters in the story, written by Buxton based writer, Caroline Small.

The choir, with regular accompanist Sue Clark, will be joined by Buxton U3A Recorder Ensemble with bells adding to the seasonal effect.

‘The Manchester Carols’ were first performed at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2008. As all who worked on them - librettist, Carol Ann Duffy (appointed Poet Laureate in 2009), composer Sasha Johnson Manning, conductor, musicians and children all live in Manchester, that is what they are called.

Tickets (£6, including refreshments) available from Tideswell Stores, Litton Village Shop and on the door.

For more information call Carol Bowns 01298 213 577 or visit www.

tideswellsingers.org.uk

You can hear traditional carol singing from Tideswell Singers at Litton Christmas Market Friday 7 December, Litton Church Friday 14

December and Chatsworth Courtyard 15 December.

In the New Year we will be working for another Come & Sing event in Tideswell Church Saturday 20 April. We will welcome over one hundred singers to join in sacred music through the centuries in a building that has changed very little over that time.

Tideswell Singers welcomes new singers in all voices. We meet on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Litton Village Hall. Please use contact details above if you are interested in joining us.

Village Carol Singing

Members from our churches will be singing in the season on Saturday

15th at 9.30 am, outside the Co-op, and on Wednesday 19th at Nicholson Court and our local pubs, meeting by the Crib at 7 pm.

Any money collected will go to Embrace the Middle East, and in particular to health care projects in Bethlehem. If you would like to join in, please do. The more the merrier!

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

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

References available.

Contact Katie on 07909 902040 [email protected] www.peakpetservices.co.uk

T: 01298 871222F: 01298 872412E: [email protected]

www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk

Anchor Garage Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8RB

Pick-up points near you

19th Jan RE-UNION WEEKEND REDWORTH HALL 2 days £99.00

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6th Mar MID WEEK LONDON THEATRE BREAK 2 days £139.00

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19th Mar MID WEEK LONDON THEATRE BREAK 2 days £139.00

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Tideswell Post Office

We sell the Post Office Gift Card

The Multi Store Gift Card that’s

welcome in dozens of high street

stores.

A Perfect Christmas Gift.

There is no purchase fee when you buy

at Tideswell Post Office.

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Meadow LodgeCatering for all occasions

Parties – Anniversaries – Funeral Teas (a speciality)

Cold Buffets - Home Baking

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

Call Linda for a chat on01298 871694 or 07941 718674

VALLEY CARE DIRECT

for all your Personal/Homecare needs

Small quality CQC Registered Agency

Serving Tideswell & the Hope Valley

Tel:01298 87231207866 37113307814 022601

Email: [email protected]

Chilly, dark Tideswell?

In need of some Mediterranean sun?

Well we can’t promise any sun but there will be a warm welcome for you on Sunday 9th December.

Once again The Institute will be transformed into a restaurant. This time we shall transport you to the

Mediterranean. Arrive for a 6.30pm start and we will ready to serve up

some delicious, simple, well cooked food at ‘restaurant prices’.

Tickets £5 and £2.50 for children (see Barbara Owen or Margaret Filer)

There will be a chance for generous tips to show your appreciation. All profits this year will be sent to:

Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) - Israeli doctors and health workers take mobile health clinics into Palestinian areas where access to health care is limited. (Sent via Christian Aid.)

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A.W. ElectricalCity and Guilds Qualifi ed Electrician

Extra Lights, Sockets, Showers, Consumer Units

All work certifi ed & installed to the highest standard

Prompt Service & Free Estimates

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

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

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Pursglove School Fair

The whole community is warmly invited to this fun event to get into the festive

spirit and raise some money for our village school on Thursday 6th December from 5 30 pm to 7.00 pm - at school

You’ll get chance to do a bit of Christmas shopping, try some homemade soup or a hot sausage roll as well as delicious cakes and goodies at the Café, hear the children sing and enjoy all the usual attractions like the Tombola, Hook a Duck, Santa’s grotto and guess the weight of the Christmas cake.

We have some extra special raffle prizes this year! Tickets are available from Tideswell Stores, The George, Vanilla Kitchen and from school. Tickets will also be available on the night. Draw will take place at 6pm. All winners will be notified and prizes delivered where required.

There will be lots of fun for children and adults of all ages! Please come along and join us.

If anyone would like to run their own stall at the fair, please contact Michelle Lindley on 07980 292669

Tideswell Cinema

An ‘enchanted evening’ comes to Tideswell on Wednesday 12th

December, as we show the classic and much loved film SOUTH PACIFIC, at 7.30pm in The George.

Made in 1958, this is a romantic musical with serious undertones of racism and war. As the fighting gets closer to the idyllic South Pacific island, the drama intensifies, and relationships become more complex.

Music is by Rogers and Hammerstein, and the film is full of familiar favourites, such as “There is no-one like a dame”, “Bali Ha’i”, and “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair”. The film has been digitally remastered, and is sure to brighten the spirit whatever the weather outside!

Guest members (£4.75) are welcome to take any remaining seats after 7.15 pm. (If members know they will be late please reserve seats with Tony (872379) or Margaret (871681) know in advance.)

Funeral Notices

Sir, I write with regards to last month’s insensitive article Funeral Notices in

Passing.

I could not believe what I was reading. I did not go to the funeral director and say as a grieving relly (as it was put) I wish to arrange a funeral as my relly’s popped her clogs. How insensitive.This issue of funeral notices has gone on since May 2011. I know this as my sister’s was one of the first notices to be taken out of the window and put in the cabinet for unwanted items. This caused us a lot of distress. I understood from the chairman of the parish council that the matter was in hand and that a place for a cabinet was being looked in to. So come on parish council let us have less distressing poems and more action. Find a resting place for the cabinet so our cards can be displayed with the respect they deserve and this sad issue can be laid to rest and along with our loved ones, can Rest in Peace.

Gwen Hattersley

A place has been found - see Page 22

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Tideswell Pre-schoolTel: 01298 871888

For children aged 2 to 5Registered and inspected by OFSTED

Free nursery vouchers accepted

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

Admissions Julie 01298 871903Treasurer Dawn 01298 871131

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

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

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

6pm Monday to Friday.

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

between 3.15 pm & 6.15 pm Monday – Friday

Good OFSTED Report Child Care Vouchers accepted

A warm welcome to all!No previous

experience necessary.

Come along to this friendly mixed voice choir who meet

Wednesdays 7:30 in Litton Village Hall

tideswellsingers.org.uk

Bluebell Thank You

I would like to thank everyone for their good wishes on my receiving the Queen’s

Award.

I was fortunate amongst many other volunteers to receive it at a ceremony presided over by the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire.

The Award was granted by Her Majesty as one of the first in her Jubilee Year, to the volunteers of the Hospice who do such wonderful work in saving a £1 million a year by working as receptionists, in gardening and administration, cleaning and catering, as well as those of us who raise awareness of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice by giving talks and raising money in organizing charitable events which I hope we as a village may do in April next year at my proposed coffee morning.

Thank you all for your support. Joy Bramley

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

body.’ - Joseph Pilates.

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

Body Control Pilates class at

Litt on Village HallFridays at 9.30

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

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

Call Rosalind Hoyes on 01629 258463 or 07903 778619 Email: [email protected]

rosalindhoyespilates.co.uk

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Tideswell Cinema

Tideswell Cinema continues its live screenings in January. Why not gift

someone a ticket for Christmas.

The Royal Opera performance of La Bohème will be screened live at 7 pm on Tuesday 15 January with an encore at 4 pm on Sunday 20 January. This is traditional opera at its best. From a shabby garret to the bustling Café Momus to a snowy courtyard at dawn, this minutely observed panorama of 1830s Parisian life.

The National Theatre production of The Magistrate will be screened live at 7 pm on Thursday 17 January with an encore at 7.30 pm on Saturday 19 January.

Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow (Third Rock From

The Sun) takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero’s uproarious Victorian farce, directed by Olivier Award-winner Timothy Sheader .

The Magistrate is sure to have audiences doubled up with laughter. When amiable magistrate Posket marries Agatha little does he realise she’s dropped five years from her age - and her son’s. When her deception looks set to be revealed, it sparks a series of hilarious indignities and outrageous mishaps.

Tickets for La Bohème are priced at £12 (£10 concessions) and The Magistrate at £10 for all. General sale of tickets starts on 13 December and can be bought by email [email protected] or telephone 01298 872379.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Christmas festivities

As well as the services taking place at Fountain Square and the Catholic

church, there are lots going on at the Parish church – even if there isn’t a vicar at the moment!Do take the opportunity to visit and enjoy services led by a variety of different people as we celebrate the joy of Christmas at St John the Baptist, Tideswell.

2 December1030 Christingle1800 Churches Together Advent Carol ServiceSunday 23 December1800 Carol ServiceMonday 24 December1730 Children’s Nativity2330 Midnight Mass by candlelight, led by Rt Rev Jack Nicholls, former Bishop of Sheffield

Tuesday 25 December,1030 Christmas Day service and Holy Communion, led by Right Reverend Humphrey Southern, Bishop of Repton

There are also carol services in the villages as follows:

Friday 14 December1800 Evening carol service with the Tideswell Singers and Litton School at Christ Church, Litton

Sunday 16 December1500 Lessons and carols with Cressbrook Band, St John the Evangelist, Cressbrook

Sunday 23 December1100 Carol Service, St Anne’s, Millers Dale1830 Carol Service and Holy Communion, St Margaret’s, Wormhill

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Peak District Dairy Farm Shop & Café

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

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

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

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

water & bakery products

Produced in Tideswell

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

Tel: 01298 871786 or 07867 533965Shop: 01298 873100

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

www.peakdistrictdairy.co.uk

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200 ClubThe results of the November 200+ Club draw

£25 - 090, £20 - 294, £10 - 270,

£10 - 222, £10 - 258

We would like to welcome the three new members this month and congratulate all the winners. If you wish to join for the remainder of the year please contact Dorothy Whitehouse 871661 or Judy Cooke 872408.

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

Are you new to the district?

Please collect a Welcome Pack, free of charge and full of helpful information from Peak District Dairy Shop, or go on our website www.tideswellonline.co.uk

Please would all businesses and local organisations let me know of any changes to contacts, venues, times, phone numbers etc. so that I can keep the information right up to date. If you wish to advertise in the pack please contact me. Thank you. Dorothy Whitehouse 871661

Bonfire Thank You

Every year, so many people support the Tideswell & District Community

Association with their time & expertise to help make Tideswell’s Bonfire Night a safe, fun and family friendly night out. We couldn’t produce such a wonderful evening without them.

Thanks must go to the firework team for a spectacular display and to Julia Fell for her illuminating commentary. The band, torch carriers and royalty started the evening in style and set the tone for a memorable night. The wood collectors, bonfire builders, electricians and marshals made sure the evening was success.

Many thanks to Plasma Coatings and Rock Ltd, M Markovitz, The George Hotel, Peak Porkers, and Brookbank Design for their sponsorship. Thanks to Tindalls for the donation of the Parkin; Peaches and Tideswell Stores for cost price goods. Without all these generous donations and sponsorships we would not be able to manage the finances of the evening.

And finally many thanks to all of you that joined us, we hope you had a wonderful evening and look forward to seeing you next year.

Taste Tideswell is Two

On Friday 7th December , TT and The School of Food is celebrating

its second birthday. Come and help us celebrate between 3 and 5 pm. They’ll be party games for children, cookery demos for the adults, refreshments and special offers available.

It’s free to attend but please let us know if you’re coming.

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December Courses at the Tideswell School of Food

Saturday 1st & Sun 2nd - Advanced Cookery Weekend 10am - 5pm & 9.30am - 3.30pm £ 275Saturday 1st - Brewing & Tasting Skills 9.30am - 1.30pm £99Monday 3rd - Christmas Gifts & Treats (7 years +)4.30pm - 6.30pm £25Wednesday 5th - Christmas Cake Decorating 6.30pm - 8.30pm £32Thursday 6th - Thai Evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm £32Saturday 8th - Introduction to Brewing 9.30am - 1.30pm £85Saturday 8th - Christmas Dinner Prep 10am - 4pm £165Sunday 9th - Christmas Gift Preserves10am - 2pm £95Monday 10th - Chocolate Workshop 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30Wednesday 12th - Christmas Dinner Prep 10am - 4pm £165

Saturday 15th - Christmas Gift Preserves 10am - 2pm £95Sunday 16th - A Taste of The Great British Bake Off 10am - 4pm £135Monday 17th - Wednesday 19thPrivate & Shared Christmas Cookery Parties 10.30am - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 9.30pm(See website for further details)

Looking for that perfect Christmas Gift?Gift Vouchers a great way of saying “I love you”. At The Tideswell School of Food we have vouchers of varying sizes available. They can be redeemed against any of our courses and are valid for up to a year.Call us to order yours in good time for Christmas.

Plenty more to come in 2013We already have lots of exciting courses planned for 2013. Check out our website or call in for more details.

To fi nd out more about membership or to book a course visit visittideswellschooloff ood.co.uk or call us on 01298 871262 or pop in. The School of Food is run by Taste Tideswell a not - for - profi t social enterprise company - tastetideswell.co.uk.

Traditional Family ButchersN.T. Gibbs

Established 1958

Queen Street, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8JT

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

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

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

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P&G LETTSPROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

The Peak’s Leading Residential Letting Agency

Bringing tenants and quality properties together for the last

18 years

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

www.pandgletts.com

Fountain Square Pharmacy LtdTideswell

‘for all your pharmacy needs’

Hours of BusinessMon -Tues 9am - 5.30pm

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

Closed for lunch 1-2 pm

01298 871249

Most Debit & Credit Cards accepted

K’s Hair SalonOpening Hours:

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

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

arrangements, delivery to Tideswell.

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

available.

Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JL 01433 621133

TLC CLEANING SERVICES

Your Local, Family-run Business

Fully Insured Competitive pricesTel: 01298 83651 or 07858 125059

www.tlccleaning.vpweb.co.uk

DOMESTIC & LIGHT COMMERCIAL CLEANINGHoliday Lets, Spring CleaningRegular or One-off Cleaning

From Just £9 per Hour

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Our Shops Need You

Talking to one of our shopkeepers highlighted to me how much our local

shops are struggling. To the point that the future of at least one of shop is at risk, Why - because not enough of us who live in the village, shop in the village.

Just stop for a moment and consider Tideswell without our village shops. Do you, like me, think the loss of our shops would be the loss of a vital part of our community?

In my experience our shops sell great produce, often locally sourced or made. If there is a particular item you want they will try and get it for you.

Often our shops are competitively priced compared to the supermarkets. Particularly if you think about the cost of fuel getting to and from the supermarket.

When I worked full time I struggled to get to our village shops when they were open. I didn’t realise that if you phone Peaches (01298 872721) or call in with an order they will deliver to your door when you get home – how good is that!

So please if you don’t want to risk losing our shops - use them!

Name and Address Supplied

Food For Thought

Shopping locally is expensive. It’s much cheaper going to the supermarket. Think

again.

Vicki at Peaches has put together a list of price comparisons to give you Food for Thought

Pink Lady Apples

Coop £3.65/kg

Peaches 2.99/kgLemons Coop 40p ea

Peaches 35p eaBrussel Sprouts

Tesco £3.00/kg

Peaches £2.60/kgLarge Cauli Tesco £1.67

Peaches £1.30Mush-rooms

Coop £4.20/kg

Tesco £5.20/kgPeaches £3.90/kg

If any of out other traders would like to offer their own price comparisons, the VV is happy to include them in the next edition.

Christmas is HereOrder your Christmas Wreath

from Peaches.Prices from £7.00

Order your Christmas Greengrocery now for delivery or collection

Make Christmas Easy, Make Christmas Local

Merry Christmas from all at Peaches

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

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

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

Richard Critchlow07807 344414

Alex J SlackPainter and Decorator

11 Fountain Street,Tideswell

BuxtonDerbyshire

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Tel: (01298) 871638

LITTON LOGSFirewood Supplies

alsoWoodchip for your Garden

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

or larger loads delivered)

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Collection & delivery laundry service

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Dry Cleaning Finished Laundry Ideal for bedding and duvets

For domestic customers and small businesses in the Tideswell area.

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Parish Council Matters

The meeting was held a week early this month, which meant we were unable to

welcome our new parish councillor Jennifer Bower, who is also Tideswell’s Derbyshire Dales district councillor. No members of the public attended.

Routine payments were made, and the council is on target and within budget. The current account stands at £27,756.33.

A special meeting of all councillors is to be convened to discuss the legacies of Eric Simpson and his mother. The investments are losing money at present and the council will debate the options available.

The council has ordered a funeral announcement board, which will be erected next to the Parish Council Notice Boards, on the wall of the Co-op. This will be crafted especially for the purpose to give the respect which the announcements deserve. When the board is in place, any resident of Tideswell or district may submit a notice to the council chairman Phil Swarbrick (01298 871862), who will place the notice on the board. The service will be free of charge.

The cemetery group reported that grave diggers have not always dug the graves in the allotted spaces,which has caused distress to residents. Some graves are too large and encroachment by headstones has caused problems to neighbouring graves.

The village has enjoyed the work of volunteers in the village who have made the flower beds as colourful and pretty as any in the area. If any amateur gardeners are ordering seeds and thinking about next

year’s blooms, please would they consider putting a few extra plants to one side for the gardening group. Spring will soon be here. It is so good that the donation of plants was such a success this year. We are hoping to build on that success and do even better in 2013. Please let Julie Walton have details (07815 582522) if you are able to support this community venture, and make Tideswell an even more beautiful place to live.

Sue Barber on behalf of Tideswell Parish Council

Tideswell Theatre: 2013

Tideswell Theatre has been very busy and 2013 looks like being another one!

Next year Africa comes to the village, when Zulu performs in St John the Baptist Church on 28th February. This exciting South African group takes the audience on a journey to the heart of Zulu culture.

In May New Perspectives come Entertaining Angels, a piece about village communities and the effect of faith and doubt on the people that live there.

Tideswell Players are already planning for 2013. In spring the idea is to have a small scale production, possibly upstairs at The George. In the autumn, the aim is to perform a large scale show with songs in Tideswell Church. A very exciting project! Like many other village organisations, the Players will also be supporting Tideswell Living History’s celebration performances.

Join the Tideswell Theatre emailing list: email [email protected], like on Facebook, follow on Twitter or phone 871063. Make contact now if you want to be involved in any way!

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Soroptimists Buxton

The November business meeting was well received. Members learned about

the conference in Belfast which several ladies had attended. The Charity Christmas card shop was taking place at St John’s church, Buxton and the takings will be passed on to the various charities soon. Joint presidents Dianne Doughty and Judith Pickering also gave a report on the Midlands Regional meeting , during which our own Past President Elaine McDonald was installed as Region President Elect .

The Buxton Soroptimists meet at the Old Hall Hotel, Buxton twice a month and new members are always welcome.

Soroptimist means “the best of sisters” and the organisation exists for the betterment

of women worldwide, and the improvement in human rights for all.

Along the way, we enjoy social events and fellowship with other like-minded women.

Children in Need

Thank you to the customers of Tideswell Stores who donated to Children in

Need. The Bonus Ball draw raised £73 and the winner was Mrs M Warburton..

And congratulations to Sarah Cropper at The Anchor for raising £66.20.

Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Studies, free-standing Furniture and Joinery

We supply a service second-to-none o� ering the � nest quality products made from a large selection of hard and softwoods to suit your needs, hand-crafted in our workshop. We can supply & install anything from a window board to a total home re� t. Even if you only need new ironmongery for your windows and doors or household appliances we can supply and install. So for a fast, friendly and reliable service contact Owen and the team on

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Manufacturers of the

highest quality

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Tidza Ramblers

A gloomy Sunday morning, not the planned date for the monthly walk, so

I’d opted for reading the paper. However a phone call from a fellow rambler changed matters and a few of us set out for a short stroll.

We were soon in lively conversation with a farmer who even apologised for mud on the track. Later, in the mist horses seemed to fill the width of the lane. Four splendidly groomed animals approached pulling a carriage containing a cheery family. This

was our mood afterwards as we enjoyed a lunchtime drink in the convivial atmosphere of the George.

Our Christmas meal will again be at the Queen Anne in Hucklow. But from then on there’ll be little variation in future meals and venues - namely sandwiches and a field.

Helen Royle - 872500.

ASHFORD LANE GARAGE“For all your motoring needs”

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

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Call George on 01298 872820

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

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Barn conversion available as meeting/training/classroom.

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

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

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

including accommodation and food.

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

Hulmes Vale Farm Cottages

Large holiday cottages on Tideswell Moor

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Ideal for large group celebrations including birthdays, wedding

anniversaries etc.Stag and Hen parties welcome

Contact Kate or Janyce01298 873098

Email: [email protected]

TIDESWELL MALE VOICE CHOIR

Tuesday/Wednesday Evenings 7.30 pm

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New Members Welcome

www.tideswellmvc.co.uk

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Litton Council Crisis

Does anybody know what’s going on with Litton Parish Council? Their web

site (www.littonparishcouncil.co.uk) says that four of the seven parish councillors have resigned in recent months, giving the unfortunate impression that all is not well within the team. What’s the trouble? The published October minutes (unadopted) record that the three remaining councillors agreed to discuss the minutes of the September meeting (unadopted) outside the (formal) meeting to be held in November – the June and July minutes were not approved until October. The November meeting was subsequently cancelled at short notice. There is to be no meeting in December. There seems to be a continuing dispute between some of the remaining councillors and the clerk about the running of the meetings. The advice of Derbyshire Association of Local Councils has been sought. Why have four parish councillors resigned?

All this combines to give the impression that something isn’t working properly with Litton PC. As a former chair of the parish council myself (I stood down long before the current difficulties) I am concerned about this. Does anybody else share my concerns? Does anybody have any views on what’s happening? Can anybody - parish councillors or parishioners - explain what’s going on?

David Sutherland

The Village Voice asked the Parish Council for a comment but at the time of publication nothing had been received, although the Clerk has confirmed that she had tendered her resignation.

Pencils for Ghana

The children of Bishop Pursglove School last month sent over a hundred pencils,

crayons, sharpeners and rubbers to Ghana, which I took when visiting various fair trade projects. Most went to a school in the remote village of Amankwatia, which was built as a result of the Fairtrade Premium paid to the local cocoa farmers. The overwhelming message from the villagers was “Buy more fair trade” - it makes a huge difference to their lives. Cocoa from here is used in Divine chocolate bars, and in some of the Co-op’s Fair Trade chocolate.

The same message came from workers at a fair trade banana plantation I visited. Besides enabling children to go to school, the Premium is used to build wells and provide health care. The villagers themselves discuss and decide what will most benefit their community.

Margaret Filer

Blue Bins

We have had our new bins now for a couple of months, and there have

been problems. Apparently the bin men are as frustrated as we all are. They previously worked as bin men in different areas - Serco wanted to swap everyone around so they could do it “their way” and didn’t want “local knowledge”.

The lorries are smaller and don’t hold enough so they are having to empty more frequently, wasting time.

The bin men have sent us a message: Could we please squash plastic bottles and then put the lid back on. Unsquashed they are taking up a lot of space in their smaller lorries.

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

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

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Within Sight of the Gibbet

This was the title of a very extensive lecture given by Ian Morgan, to a

full house, at the opening meeting of the History Club on November 8th. His subject concerned the events that occurred around the time of the last gibbeting of a criminal in Derbyshire. This took place during the very hard times at the end of the Napoleonic Wars. It was also around the time of Robert Blincoe’s woes at Litton Mill and the reign of Parson Brown here in Tideswell, but Ian’s talk mostly concentrated on the doings of Anthony Lingard and how he murdered the lady who kept the toll-gate at Wardlow Miers. He is supposed to have given this lady’s red shoes to a female friend and these were used in evidence against him. The shoemaker who made them was a very religious man and he used to sew a biblical text into every pair of shoes that he made and so he identified them as belonging to the murdered woman. Ian told us that the story about the executed body being brought back from Derby through Chatsworth Park and thus creating a Public Right of Way was just that - a meaningless story. He also told us that the body would have been coated in tar, bound up in a cage of iron hoops and suspended on the standard 30 foot pole on a bank not far from the present Three Stags pub. This public spectacle attracted a large crowd of mawkish onlookers, so much so, that a fair was set up with it’s attendant conjurors and tricksters, and a preacher even gave a sermon underneath the gibbet. Another member of the same family was transported to Australia for robbery and here Ian showed some remarkable old

etchings depicting the convict’s conditions including one of about eight men yoked up to a plough. He also told us about the old ships which were used as prisons (the Hulks), of how Woolwich Docks were built by criminals, of the prisons on Norfolk Island, and of the prisoners who became Bush Rangers. This was a talk that really made one glad to live in the 21st century! On January 10th, Ray Slack will be telling us about the Local History of Taddington. Everyone welcome ! 8 pm. In the Institute.

Brian Woodall

Guide Leader Wanted

After much thought, I have decided to step down as Guider in Charge of 1st

Tideswell Guides. I have shared many happy times with the girls since Lynne Burns and I restarted the unit in 2006, but due to personal circumstances, I no longer feel able to maintain my commitment.

There are sixteen guides between the ages of 10 and 13 years and two enthusiastic young ‘leaders in training’, so it would be a great shame if the group should close.

If you would be interested in taking over the unit or would like to know what this involves please contact myself (tel. 872750 or email [email protected]) or the District Commissioner Katie Tanfield on 01433 621091. Free training is provided through the Girlguiding Adult Leadership Qualification and support comes from other members of the Girlguiding family within the district. No previous experience required!

Sharon Jellis

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