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AUTUMN 2017

Some People are Blooming

Marvellous!

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Every time I’ve gone out this week there have been folks on their hands and knees working on the flower beds for Darley Dale in Bloom. These guys really do deserve a big thank you on behalf of all the community. It’s easy to

take for granted the precision planted flower beds or a spectacularly colourful planter. But none of this comes without hard work and dedication.

Our In Bloom team first started in 2011/2012 under the initiative of Ingrid Pasteur with the Town Council; the then Town Clerk, Trish Ingham, enthusiastically administered the project whilst one of the first volunteers was Barbara Newton. Their purpose was to get a greater sense of community in the town by increased community involvement. Entry into the East Midlands In Bloom competition provided an objective whilst also allowing access to new ideas. In this first year, they were granted a Bronze award which was a very creditable achievement as a first entry.

Progressively, as the years have passed, closer inspection and understanding of the EMiB guidelines has allowed a massive development into the efforts undertaken each year, leading to three Silver Gilt awards (in summer 2013, 2014, 2015)and one Gold award (2016). These were each supported by a series of supplementary awards typically for community work in the town including Darley Dale Primary School with Long Meadow Care home (2016), Flower in the Field project (2015), the RBS bank garden (2014) whilst 2013 was particularly successful with the Barcham Trees Best New Permanent Landscaping award (Audley St Elphin’s), Taylor’s Bulbs EMiB award for Most Improved Entrant and the Judges Award for the gardens at Peak Rail’s Darley Dale station.

The group has been operating independently of the Town Council for the last couple of years although they generously give a significant financial contribution each year. Additional funds have also been provided by Derbyshire Dales District Council to support specific projects each year. However, the costs for planting our enhanced schemes has been steadily rising over the years too; this has given the committee a huge incentive to implement our own fund-raising activities and the Fun Dog show – held in early April each year – has now been going from strength to strength over its 5 years of operation. An auction has been held in March for the last two years –

local businesses and organisations have generously donated “prizes”; Adrian Fidler (of Fidler Taylor auctioneers) has given his time freely and a very entertaining couple of hours has allowed us to raise funds in excess of £1,500 each year. A novel activity in January 2017 was a gig put on by the upcoming blues singer Elles Bailey at the Tipsy Toad in Matlock. Additional funds have been raised by seeking further dedicated sponsorship from individual firms for specific beds including KEMS Autos at Olympian Way, Creating Places for the two Whitworth Road beds and UK Auto Tyres at Greenaway Lane.

For perspective, the summer planting for 2017 comprised the best part of 6,500 plants across the town at a cost in excess of £3,000! This gives an idea of the standards that they are now setting, year on year. They now have 45 volunteers including three Duke of Edinburgh Award students, two Bronze and one Silver. Their success in previous years has now also led to the Whitworth Centre requesting them to take over the design, planting and maintenance of the five large circular beds by their car park; this was done for the first time in summer 2017 and has made a massive visual impact on the park.

The result of all this hard work is a fantastic morning in mid-July with the visit of two EMiB judges. A short presentation of their In Bloom year, also captured in the portfolio, leads to a tour round the town, showing them the current plantings, supported by discussions with volunteers at several key points of interest. Patience is then called for as the results are only announced 13th September at a large event in Boston, Lincolnshire. In order to provide feedback to all of their volunteers and many contributors, they will be holding their own Celebration Evening on Monday 18th September at the Whitworth Centre.

In the meanwhile, the order has already been placed for the winter plants; delivery will be late October when the volunteers will plant them in the tubs and beds throughout the town and these will be in place until May 2018. They will be selling calendars and Xmas cards again this year and further fundraising will commence again early in 2018 and to enable them to continue to consolidate their Gold award and continuously develop in order to seek entry into the national competition, rather than just the regional one ….

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A BIG THANK YOU

to the Autumn issue of Community Voice!

It’s hard to believe we’re approaching Autumn - although at the time of writing this (even though still in mid summer) it feels like Autumn already!

We’ve got some important stuff this issue. Meet our Councillors - you’ll see a few new faces on the Town Council as well as a few old ones (no offense Councillors!) If you’re interested in finding out how to become a member of the Town Council, see the advert on page 5. Read on page 8 about just one of the important roles the Town Council play in the matter of applications for development on Greenfield sites.

Articles, adverts and comments should be sent to the Editor at the following address: Email: louise@lm-creative.co.uk

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Councillor Maresa MellorMaresa is a Mum of two boys, a dog and a cat. She has lived in Darley Dale for 15 years and works at a local school. She enjoys walking and den building in our beautiful surrounding area as well as cycling with her family. Maresa decided to stand as a Town Councillor as she not only wanted to be engaged in what was going on in her local area but also wants her children to be aware that if you want to make a difference you have to make an effort and be involved. She can make her family proud and do her best for all the people living around her. Maresa has recently stepped up to take position of Chair/Mayor.

Councillor Dawn WardDawn is a member of the Town Council. She is married with two children. Born and raised in Matlock and its surrounding areas she moved away from the area, returning to Darley Dale when she started her family.She has always taken a keen interest in local issues, and is determined to work for the best interests of this beautiful area that we are so privileged to live in, she hopes to be able to address any issues that are important to the community and keep Darley Dale a lovely place to live, protect the village from over development and preserve and improve it for future generations. She has recently become actively involved with assisting in the running of the Whitworth Centre and its beautiful park.

Councillor Eddie FaulknerEddie faulkner is in his second term as a councillor for Darley Dale. He is on not only the planning commitee but also the youth committee and the one for The Whitworth Trust. Eddie has lived in Darley Dale for 30 years and enjoys golf, cycling, walking and helping out with the Boys Brigade in Matlock.

Councillor Ingrid PasteurBack on the Darley Dale Town Council after serving since 2006 and as Chair/Mayor from 2011-13 Ingrid is a mother of five and grandmother of nine all living throughout the UK. She is a retired teacher of secondary students and adults both here and abroad and was also very involved in youth work and enjoyed out-door activities and gardening. Ingrid has a keen interest in plants which led her to start ‘Darley Dale in Bloom’ four years ago which has blossomed into a great community activity for making Darley Dale a beautiful place to live. Her support for Trade Justice has led to Darley Dale becoming a Fairtrade town, with a committee to encourage this further.

Councillor James RestrickJames Restrick is aged 44 and is married with two girls, both of whom have attended Darley Dale primary school. Having been a Darley Dale resident for 30 years, James now lives in Two Dales. He has been a fireman for 19 years, and previously worked at Alderwasley Hall Special Needs School. James decided to become a town councillor for his love of Darley Dale, and the surrounding area, and wishes to get involved in trying to make a beautiful place an even better place to work and live. Having raised two children In Darley Dale, and as most of his family and friends are residents, he wants to take a more active role in what happens in the community and hopefully be involved in making decisions for the better of Darley Dale. His favourite pub hands down, is the Three Stags!

Councillor Mary MyersMary is a new member of the town council. She had lived in Darley Dale for 7 years after moving here from Leeds. She is taking a break from her carer as a teacher to raise her two children. Mary feels very at home in Derbyshire and enjoys lots of outdoor adventures with her family. Mary wants to be part of the town council to help ensure that Darley Dale remains a lovely place to raise a family.

Councillor Matt HurfordMatt has lived in the local area for most of his life, moving to Darley Dale three years ago with his wife and two young children. He enjoys walking, particularly in the White Peak, and pottering on his allotment. For over 20 years he has been a professional archaeologist with his work taking him all over the country. Matt joined the town council earlier this year with the aim of preserving the historic character and green fields of the parish by opposing unsustainable development proposals. He also hopes that his input as a councillor will help to ensure that the Whitworth Centre continues to be a vibrant place for the local community.

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On Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd July, The Whitworth Centre hosted Darley Dale’s Summer fete. A huge thank you to all the people who attended especially the stalls and groups who

supported them including Darley Dale Juniors, Darley Dale Primary School PTA, Darley Dale Cricket Club, Darley Dale Twinning, Derwent Bowmen, Matlock Trefoil Guild and those that came with their tractors and steam engines. The weather held out all day during the day on Saturday but unfortunately deteriorated into the evening which was a shame for the mini beer festival. Fortunately our band and their supporters were not deterred and held on until the end!

Sunday proved to be a lovely ending to the weekend with the songs of praise lead by Rev. Dr. Foster. We are already looking forward to next year 14th July 2018 and the more support we can get the better to make it an annual event for the local community.

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WEEKEND

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On 15th July we saw the first Summer Fair at The Plough Inn for at least 10 years. The feedback has been amazing.

Set on the field behind the Plough, on a warm summer’s day, the fair had a traditional village feel. Villagers partook of tea and homemade cakes whilst listening to the fabulous a jazz band, who played most of the afternoon. Competitions such as Wellie Wanging, Hook-a-Duck, Coconut Shy, Skittles, and other traditional stalls and events entertained adults and kids alike. The fantastic Gina painted the faces and arms of children and adults with her amazing designs. Competition winners on the day were, Victoria Sponge, David Limb; Butterfly Cakes, Lillie-May and Tillie Limb; Golf Chipping, Nick Walker; Beat the Buzzer, Harry Vaughan; Wellie Wanging – Axel, Jenewein, Fiona Andrews and Sam Jenewein. Best Dog in Show was won by Tess owned by Louise Salt.

Grateful thanks to everyone who stepped up to help with donations, loan of gazebos, bunting, etc, and time (before, during and for the clear-up), the Fair could not have been the success it was without you. Special mention to the Panthers Owners (Motorcycle) Club for their generous loan of equipment, and the Shalimar Restaurant, Carriages Restaurant, Two Dales Garage, Indigo, Walton Therapies, BJ Water Transport, Clip Round the Ear Dog Grooming, and others for generously donating prizes.

The Fair raised £1,052.33 of which £400 was donated to The Ashgate Hospice and £300.00 to The Greenaway Workshop. The residue of the money raised on the day will go towards producing next year’s Fair which will take place on the 14th July 2018.

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May 2015 was the start of a new era in the Local Government Calendar and was the beginning of a new 4 year cycle. A new government, new District Councillors and at a local level new Town Councillors.

There are still 3 vacancies on Darley Dale Town Council for Town Councillors, and the Town Council wants to appoint residents of Darley Dale to the positions.

You do not need special quali�cations, just an interest in your local area, willingness to attend meetings, (once a month) and o�er your views. If you want to do more then you can, it’s up to you.

If you would like to be considered for the positions, please write to the Town Clerk, either by e-mail or letter telling us a bit about yourself and how you could help the Town Council in its work. The positions are un-paid.

Contact: The Town Clerk on 01629 735248The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2EQE: townclerk@darleydale.gov.ukwww.darleydale.gov.uk

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I have been the workshop manager for just over two and half years and the support and enthusiasm from within the local community has been fantastic. Not only

has the local community raised and donated money by organising events but how many local individuals offer their skills and time each week to assist the running of the workshop - thank you for all your help and assistance on behalf of Greenaway Workshop.

If you have never come across us before Greenaway Workshop is a local Matlock charity, based in Darley Dale, that helps individuals with long term health issues take part in occupational therapy by restoring rush and cane chairs. Not only does it give individuals an opportunity to learn new skills but to be part of a team and to

enjoy the social aspect of the workshop. To aid the funding of the workshop the charity also operates a print shop that can produce anything from invoice books to wedding invitations, monthly parish booklets, raffle tickets to personalised Christmas cards.

The workshop is open Monday - Thursday 9-4:30 for all enquiries whether they are for restoration work, printing work, to become a workshop member, volunteer or committee member- please call and come and see what we do.

One of our next events to be held at the workshop is a Pop up Hobby and Craft Stash Sale.

Rachael Kelly, Workshop Manager

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Old School Close, Darley Dale DE4 2PTSATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

10am - 2pmSell your surplus fabric, buttons, braids,

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DARLEY DALE/ONZAIN TWINNING ASSOCIATION

The AGM was held on 20 June, sadly one of the poorest attended. However, elections were held and the following were successful:

Chair: Kevin SeniorTreasurer: Paul ShepherdCommittee members: Rob Annable, Mike Doyles, Sandy Doyles, Jane Mounsey, Mags Robinson and Ruth Shooter

You may notice that we do not have a Secretary or Membership Officer, as no nominations were received. The committee is empowered to co-opt new officers should anyone wish to volunteer. Both of these two posts are relatively easy to fulfil and if anyone wishes to volunteer please contact Kevin Senior(Tel. 01629 733053 or e-mail kevinfsenior@hotmail.com). You may wish to have a chat beforehand.

Our Town Council representative, Cllr. Steve Wilson and the Mayor, Cllr Maresa Mellor, were in attendance and answered questions from members. These were mainly about the Council’s relationship and engagement with the Twinning Association. From the recent elections, there have been some changes in the elected membership and the Twinning Association felt that this would be an opportune moment, and have asked for a meeting with them, to discuss future working arrangements.

At a recent committee meeting it was decided to accept an invitation from Onzain to visit in 2018 and the date chosen is the weekend 16/17 June next year. The committee is more than happy to receive indications of peoples or groups interest in travelling and, should you wish to know more about what options are available, please give Kevin a call.

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Organising meetings - Only 4 a year(occasionallymore near to events and exchanges)

Minute takingMaintaining membership database - already compiled

Correspondence - very little

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MEMORY LANE COMMUNITY GROUP DARLEY DALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AGE UK DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE Another successful outing for Memory Lane Derby and Derbyshire visiting Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall Derbyshire. The Groups experienced the filming of BBC ‘s Bargain Hunt and looked on soaking up the atmosphere on a busy International Sale Day, taking in lunch before setting back. Memory Lane is a monthly group and is Ten years old this December. September 23rd 2017 is our next meeting and open to all. We will be at the Whitworth Centre 2pm till 4 pm. A musical sing along with local Artist an refreshments £2 inclusive we hold a regular Raffle at a further £1 which is optional. A great way to meet up old friends and make new ones. Memory Lanes ten year anniversary will take place on 16 December 2017 at St Helens Darley Dale from 1.30 pm . It will be a FREE event but there will be an optional raffle of £1 on the day. Award winning Gatepost Theatre Company will be back by popular demand.

AGE UK DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE ..STRICTLY NO FALLING CHAIR BASED EXERCISE Takes place at St Helens every Tuesday Morning 10am till 12.30am at St Helens Church Darley Dale . A great way to gain confidence make friends an above all have fun and keep fit . Falls prevention Advice available. The next chair base exercise class at St Helens will start Tuesday 5 September 10 till 11.30 phone for more information 07919 116585.

If you would like details on the Service please contact Age UK Derby and Derbyshire on 01773 768240.

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Local residents in Darley dale have become used over the years to various planning applications being submitted for the DFS field. These have all been successfully overturned as the site for what ever use has always been deemed unsuitable for building of any sort. So we were not surprised when another application came in, the difference this time was that it was for housing, and for an unbelievable 126 houses. Here’s an update of what’s been happening from The Darley Dale Development Action Group....

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A group of locals quickly organised a residents group ‘The Darley Dale Development Action Group’ following some good advice from the Two Dales group, and began looking at how we might best object. We did a large leaflet drop

advising residents how best to object and calling on them to attend a meeting that we set up at the Whitworth. This was attended by some 70 people and was a huge success. This culminated in a significant number of objections being raised. A couple of us also contacted Patrick McLouglin M.P. We met with him at his constituency office where he listened carefully to our concerns and promised to do what he could to help.

Below are some excerpts of what we submitted which highlight the main reasons for objecting.

In respect of the above detailed planning application, and as residents in and around the immediate proposed development area, we would like to register our absolute objection to the proposal.

Our main objections are:

The resulting huge reduction of the A6 Green Corridor, which completely contradicts the Local Plan 2017, which clearly states that this stretch of the A6 should be protected.

The resulting destruction of the local landscape, impacting views into and out of the Peak District National Park, not just for the local community but also with regards to the many tourists who visit and stay in our area for its close link to the Peak Park.

The massive impact on these plans will have on our infrastructure –

Our Schools and Pre-Schools simply do not have the space to effectively support another potential 126 families and their resulting need for school places which are already at capacity.

Our Medical Centre is full, with patients regularly waiting 2-3 weeks for appointments. Although there is a planned relocation of this service, there are no plans for additional doctors, nor rooms to house them.

The resulting impact on Highway Safety relevant to the stretch of A6 highway where another main junction is proposed. With already 4 major and 4 smaller junctions joining the A6 within a very short stretch (2 of which have not been taken into account on the application), the resulting hazards of yet another main junction is of great concern. This is already a highly dangerous area with particular regards to the junctions of Station Road, and Chesterfield Road, with 2 Air Ambulance visits in the last 12 months.

The design of the proposed development is not in any way sympathetic in its design, layout, density and building materials to the local area – another key point within the Local Plan. Two Dales is the locale relevant to the submitted plans and the proposed build is in no way in keeping with this picturesque part of Darley Dale.

The proposed plans are in complete and utter conflict with policies detailed within both the Local Plan and the Darley Dale Neighbourhood Plan (see additional notes 1 through 4, below). They also hugely contradict the wishes of the Peak District National Park relating to views into and out of the Peak Park area.

Over and above this there have very recently been two other planning applications in the local area( Land off Old Road and Park Lane),both of which were turned down, appealed and ultimately dismissed. These appeals and the majority of the information contained within them, and in particular the Planning Inspectors conclusions and comments in rejecting these appeals, also apply equally and directly to the land referred to in the application, if not more so – With particular relevance to the Land off Old Road, Darley Dale which lies almost directly next to the application land, and to which all points relating to the A6 Green Corridors, harmful effect on landscape, views into and out of the Peak Park, character and build are KEY.

We seem to be subjected to planning applications for the development of this land every three years or so, all of which have ultimately not got anywhere near as far as this application has. We ask – What has changed that would result in DDDC approving this application where others have been completely rejected?

We are also extremely concerned that these plans in no way have consulted nor included the views of the local Town Council, nor the local community, which in itself is key to the Local Plan, and further to this seem to owe more to pressure from developers and the insistence of further developments by the government.

In summary, we feel very strongly that proper and up to date analysis has not been undertaken by the developers. Should this have been done, and the local Town Council/Community been properly consulted, it would have shown the applicants lack of thought for the area, the local infrastructure and the community as a whole, the impracticality and lack of suitability of the build within the local area and the irreversible impact the build will have on our area, it’s views and the A6 Green Corridor.

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Proposed Site Location for Opposed Housing Development

Proposed Plan of 126 new houses

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Together with the Town Council we completely object to these plans in their entirety, and subject further additional notes below in support of our objections above.

From the outset Darley dale town council have made themselves and their resources available to us, from offering up rooms at The Whitworth Centre for holding various meetings, to helping us produce campaign leaflets.

They have welcomed us in council meetings, sharing knowledge regarding the local Darley dale plan which has been invaluable. Sharing with us the history of various planning applications past and present has been incredibly useful background and we’ve felt supported by the council every step of the way. It’s been great to collaborate and has certainly felt like a team effort! The passion that the council have regarding protecting our green spaces has been so refreshing to see.

The Town Council along with ourselves agree that the planning application 17/00490/FUL goes against everything the Local Plan 2017 states and stands for, and in doing so should not be allowed to proceed. Evidence within the Local Plan 2017 seems to have been disregarded by DDDC and Persimmon in allowing this application to reach it’s current stage.

After submitting a letter opposing the above planning application, here is our review of the Persimmon ‘Planning Exhibition’ which was held in the ballroom of the Whitworth Centre recently on 24th July.

It is clear that Persimmon have done no in-depth research into our local area. Until the exhibition they had not spoken to the community or the Town Council. It is our understanding that the only reason they were there yesterday was at the request of the Town Council, and prior to this request no plans to consult with the community had been made.

The exhibition consisted of –

NO new information regarding the development, simply a few details taken offline which are on the planning application anyway.

NO information regarding the building materials proposed.

No-one taking any notes regarding the questions of the community, in order to feed back to Persimmon.

No-one recording numbers or contact details of attendees in order to communicate further and keep interested party’s up to date.

A simple questionnaire asking questions based around what people liked about the development, as opposed to what any problems were or concerns that people may have. Many people took the view that our thoughts had been submitted and were online for Persimmon to see, so there was no further point in completing this.

Further to this, when questioned their knowledge of the local area and any in-depth research was sorely lacking:

The large image of the ‘green area’ indicated as ‘public and sports facilities’ contains the local graveyard and adjacent non-public field, which when pointed out was met with comments like ‘really?’ and ‘well it’s still public’.

When asked about access rights to the rear of the Station Road properties, this was met with initial surprise, and subsequent comments of ‘we will have to look into this further’ and ‘we will consult our solicitors’ (an attempt at intimidation maybe?)

When questioned about the out of date reports on road safety and traffic (which is from an area 1.8 miles away, unrelated to the site in

question), we had replies of ‘these were the only reports available to us’ and apparently the new site ‘didn’t warrant undertaking new surveys’ – One gentleman, in contradiction with this, said new reports had been done, something his colleagues were obviously unaware of, and yet there is no evidence of this contained within the online information.

When questioned about the materials for the build, the standard reply was ‘brick and stone’. They couldn’t tell us what stone would be used, only that it would be to the front of the properties at the outer edges of the development. We spoke about Two Dales and how this was not in keeping with the local area – to which we were told ‘well all Station Road properties are red brick to the rear’ – they obviously hadn’t been to look as this is definitely not the case.

We spoke about the proposed cycle/foot path adjacent to the Council Yard Entrance and how safety would be addressed here and on Station Road for new residents using it – again there was no knowledge of how this would be dealt with and answers of ‘this will be discussed further’.

We asked about why the emerging Local Plan, or Neighbourhood Plan had not been consulted. To which we were told ‘it has’ and ‘we only have to consult the old one as the new one isn’t yet published’ – despite the previous Local Plan detailing much the same information as the new one.

They knew nothing about the Darley Dale Place Analysis, nor the questionnaires undertaken by the Town Council in preparation for the Local Plan.

They knew nothing about the local demographic, and the types and styles of houses which are needed in our area.

Over and above this there were lots of replies of ‘That’s not for us to do, that’s the responsibility of the Council’, so again we ask:

We are now waiting to hear when the application goes to committee, we will be in the meantime organising people to speak at the meeting. We hope that we will have spokes people who can talk for 3 minutes on each of the main topics in order to highlight the issues as we see them.

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If you would like any further information or would like to help or join the action group, please email us at: dddactiongroup@outlook.com

Will new and up to date road traffic surveys be done at the proposed area to give a clear indication of what this development will mean to our local community?

Will up to date information regarding accidents in the area be obtained, to include the times the Air Ambulance has landed in the field to attend serious accidents at the top of Station Road?

Will the residents of Station Road be consulted regarding the proximity of the development to their properties and the access rights they have enjoyed for around 95+ years?

Will the Town Council and the emerging Local Plan be consulted regarding this development and the guidance and policies it contains be considered and adhered to?

Will ALL the schools local to the development be consulted?

Situated between Churchtown Primary School and The Church Inn, Darley Dale the scout hut is a well-known land mark for the people of

Darley Dale. It is thought that the building started its life shortly after the end of the 1st World War as the local meeting place for the British Legion. It was then passed on to the scouts and guides who have used it as the centre for their activities for approximately eighty years.

The scout hut played a significant role in the lives of local boys and girls during those eighty years. It is estimated that two thousand local boys and girls would have been members of the Darley Dale scouts and guides groups when they were growing up. For many youngsters growing up in the 30s, 40s and 50s life was difficult. Money was short and the pleasures of life were scarce. The scouts and guides provided a gate-way

to new experiences that they could not get at home. How many stories could those scout hut walls tell? How many memories are held in the collective psyche of the people of Darley Dale?

Whilst the scout hut may be the focus of fond memories for large numbers of Darley Dale folk, the building is now a shadow of its former self. It is cold, damp and way past its sell-by date. A point clearly demonstrated by the three wooden props positioned in the main activity room to support the roof. In short the building is not fit for purpose and can no longer meet the needs of 21st century scouting and guiding. Sadly, our post code precludes us from accessing major funding from the National Lottery as we are not deemed to be an area of social deprivation. However, plans are afoot for the scouts and guides to relocate to new purpose built premises. The children, parents and leaders

have been working to raise the necessary funds for the new building. The new building would enable the boys and girls, currently on waiting lists, to be given places and the scout and guide leaders would be able to provide a wider range of activities.

Our youngsters deserve much more than the Dickensian accommodation they currently use. We are asking everyone in Darley Dale to support our appeal to build new HQ for them. With your help we can raise the money needed to build the new HQ. Without your help a century of scouting and guiding in Darley Dale may come to an end. All donations will be welcomed. Cheques can either be paid directly into the appeal account at c/o RBS or forwarded to The Cottage, Park Lane, Two Dales DE4 2FB. Please make cheques payable to Darley Dale Scout & Guide. Thank you for your support.

DARLEY DALE SCOUT AND GUIDE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Many of you will have heard about the recent withdrawal by Sainsbury’s from Fairtrade tea, in favour of their own version of ‘fairly traded’ tea. Why does this matter?

They are the latest in a line of retailers and companies opting for their own schemes of ‘trading fairly’ on certain products, saying that the supplier is being paid a fair price by the company cutting out the middle man. This is not the actual meaning of Fairtrade, as certified by the Fairtrade Foundation with their official logo. Whilst it is true that officially certified Fairtrade farmers are paid a fair price directly by the retailer, it is the Fairtrade Premium which is key to the whole concept of Fairtrade as a movement. This premium, the extra few pence a fairtrade product costs us to buy, is invested by the farmer’s community into such things as sustainable farming projects or the education and health of their families. The farmers, working together, are the decision makers in how the premium should be spent for the best benefit of their community. Recently-appearing schemes such as Cadbury’s ‘Cocoa Life’ programme claim to be benefiting the farming communities by ploughing money into local schemes of their own (the company’s) choosing. This takes the farmers themselves completely out of the equation and removes the power over their own lives that official Fairtrade provides them. It also means that the company can choose how much to spend – or not. So, whether it’s Sainsbury’s or another retailer coming up with these schemes, remember that to them it is just another brand, another way of poaching custom from their competitors, another marketing strategy, -- another way of making yet more money. It’s not about the farmers and their community. The link below offers you several ways of campaigning against Sainsbury’s recent move. When doing so, however, remember that they are just one company who have fallen foul of a lot of publicity on this, when in fact this recent trend in ‘fairly traded’ products is widespread and needs to be opposed. So yes, complete the action in the link below, but also take time to talk to your friends and family about why this matters, and encourage them to oppose the practice as more and more retailers jump on the bandwagon of making money from their more ethical consumers. https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Fairtrade

For further information and with offers of help please contact:Ingrid Pasteur Tel: 01629 735956 or ipasteur@btinternet.com orMonica Render Tel: 01629 732935 or mjrender17@gmail.com

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Darley Dale Scout and Guide New Headquarters Fund Raising money to benefit Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers and Cubs in Darley Dale

CAN YOU SPARE SOME TIME TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Join Friends of The Whitworth!We would like to invite you to come along to the centre to get involved with community projects to keep the centre and park running at its best. We are asking for members of the community to come along to meet other people and help to make sure that the park and centre stay as a clean and safe friendly environment for all. DIYWorking in the ParkDecoratingFund RaisingFirst Thursday of every month at 10amMeet us in the Terrace CafeEnjoy some free cake as a thank you for your helpTo �nd out more visit our website, facebook page or call us to have a chat

The Whitworth Centre is a charity and runs for the bene�t of the community. We would love you to get involved in making the centre and the park the very best it can be. If you feel like you have any skills and time that you would like to donate, please give us a ring and let us know, we’d love to hear from you!

Website: www.thewhitworthcentre.co.ukEmail: whitworthfriends@gmail.com

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We will have another edition in the Autumn which will include all the latest community news and events in and around Darley Dale, as well as several pages dedicated to local advertising. This will be with you early September 2017. Email any contributions to the Editor by Thursday 12th October 2017. The next Town Council meeting will be held in The Old Library, The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale on Thursday 21st September starting at 7pm. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend. Any changes to these dates will be posted on the Town Council Website.

Editor.............................Louise McKenzie T: 01629 733423/07506 595859 E: louise@lm-creative.co.ukTown Clerk.................Carol Lavell T: 01629 735248 E: townclerk@darleydale.gov.uk

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OTHER USEFUL NUMBERSYour MP Patrick McLoughlin, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA (0207 2193511) email: patrick.mcloughlin.mp@parliament.ukYour District Councillors Jason Atkin (07866 742146), Mark Salt (761100) Andrew Statham (581014) For information and help on the following subjects please call the appropriate local authority:

County Council (580000 or Call Centre 508058):Consumer Advice and Safety; Education; Highways; Libraries; Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths; Street Lighting; Trading Standards.

Derbyshire Dales District Council (761100):Building Regulations; Council Tax; Concessionary Fares; Dog Wardens; Environmental Health; Housing Benefit; Housing; Planning Permissions; Recreation; Refuse Collection; Registration of Elections; Street Cleaning.

Darley Dale Town Council (735248, email: townclerk@darleydale.gov.uk):Bus Shelters, Grit Bins, Public Footpaths.

DARLEY DALE TOWN COUNCILLORS

Sian Bacon 732044 Eddie Faulkner 734041Dawn Ward 735792 Maresa Mellor 732843 Ingrid Pasteur 735956 Tim Haynes 259071 Steven Wilson 07973 869722 Town Clerk - Mrs Carol Lavell 735248 email: townclerk@darleydale.gov.uk

Other useful numbers (all telephone numbers are 01629 unless shown otherwise):

A THOUGHT....“Rest time is not waste time. It is economy to gather fresh strength... It is wisdom to take occasional furlough. In the long run, we shall do more by sometimes doing less.” - Charles Spurgeon“God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you.” - AugustineI was in Bakewell the other day feeling very righteous that I’d resisted the wonderful puddings and custard!! Then we walked by the river and saw the ducks appearing to stay still on the water. Yet the ducks were paddling like mad. There was complete frenetic activity underneath the water. In the Autumn or late Summer, we need to remember that life throws a lot at us. We, like the ducks, are

paddling just to keep up sometimes. But our Christian Tradition calls us to live a balanced life - one of work, prayer, rest and exercise. Too much of any one of these can quite literally throw us out of sync and damage our mental, physical and spiritual health. In our Community we have some great church buildings and these should be places of refreshment and revitalisation. They should be places of spiritual enlivening and spaces where we can meet our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. In these building there should be a warm welcome and a feeling of love, forgiveness and peace, but also on other occasions, joy, excitement and hopefulness. So the two themes in this letter are firstly, we all need to remember in our busy lives find

time for rest and relaxation - these two things are not optional for a healthy life.Secondly please do not be afraid of our churches. The churches of Darley Dale, South Darley and Winster are your churches. They do not belong to a ‘holy few’; they belong to all of us, broken people who need God’s loving mercy in our lives. Our churches are places where you will always be welcome. So, finally, may I wish you and your family every blessing and love and peace, in God’s name. Amen

With Kind Regards and every prayer.Rev’d Stephen Monk(Rector Darley Dale, South Darley & Winster.)

LOCAL ORGANISATIONSDerwent Bowmen Ken Ness - 581671DD Association of Wrens Mrs R Sayers - 584411DD Brass Band K Sheldon - 734641DD Community Centre at the ARC Mrs Gray - 56718DD Cricket Club C Sellors - 733293DD Cubs N Winter - 732662DD Croquet Club - Secretary David Gregory - 732455DD Dancing School Claire Dobinson - 56267DD in Bloom Lyn Mason - 733436DD Fairtrade Group Monica Render - 732935DD Film Society - Chairman Ed Runham - 732898Darley Dale Fly Fishing Club Bernard Webster - 07973 878059DD Guides Rebecca Burton - 760029Brownies Wendy Oldfield - 58109Rainbows Mrs G Senior - 733053DD Horticultural Society Mrs M Hall - 583956DD Indoor Bowls Club P Whitehouse - 734043DD Juniors FC Rob Wilson - 733773Darley Lions FC B Clarke - 734213

DD Table Tennis Club B Croasdale - 07968 693408DD & District Twinning Ass Kevin Senior - 733053DD Womens Institute Mrs L McGlone - 735080Essential Fitness Jan Handley - 735150First Act Jim & Debbie Fearn - 733862First Taste Mrs I Wagstaffe - 733849Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club Kevin Senior - 733053Matlock Karate Club John Redfern - 07979 154685Matlock Trefoil Guild Mrs S Baranek - 55192 Memory Lane Di Cliff - 735248Methodist Churches Rev. Robert Foster - 01773 827450Mother & Baby Clinic Health Visitor - 734705St Helens Church Rev Stephen Monk - 734257St Helens Church Bellringers Richard Taylor - 732519 St Helens Ladies Club Mrs B Scargill - 734339Stitch, Knit & Natter Jane Small - 760599Twilight After School Club 07816 935937Wayfinders Youth Club Philip/Rachel Hulland - 735986Whitworth Park Bowls Club Mick Hill - 822733Whitworth Snooker & Billiards Club J McCann - 734269