Dronfield Directory Diary of Events A-Z Street Map of Dronfield Favourite Corners of S18 A-Z Guide to Organisations

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1 Dronfield Directory Diary of Events A-Z Street Map of Dronfield Favourite Corners of S18 A-Z Guide to Organisations Essential information and listings for everyone living and working in: Dronfield Dronfield Hilltop Gosforth Valley Coal Aston Dronfield Woodhouse Holmesfield Apperknowle Hundall Unstone Hallowes Barlow Cowley Millthorpe Troway Published by Dronfield Eye magazine in association with Dronfield Town Council Dronfield Town Council

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4 DIRECTORY Introduction by Coun Sue Allsop D RONFIELD, in North East Derbyshire, is a town of around 23,000 inhabitants. It has a long history, being in existence before 1086, when the Domesday Book was produced. The Grade I listed Parish Church of St John the Baptist dates from the 13th Century, although it has had many additions and alterations in the last 800 years. For those interested in church architecture, it has a very fine chancel with some remaining ancient, carved choir stalls. It is also unusual in that there is an upper room, above the Vicar s Vestry, which was probably originally used as accommodation for a member of the clergy. On the High Street is the iconic Peel Monument, built in 1854, as a tribute to Sir Robert Peel, and to mark the repeal of the Corn Laws in Previously the site was occupied by the Market Cross and Stocks. Dronfield has its own Town Council, which meets at 7.30pm on the first Monday of every month, except August, and the local authority welcomes views from residents at its meetings. Amongst its responsibilities are the town s parks, and the Council is continuing to update the children s play equipment within these. Within the town itself, there is a wide range of voluntary groups, suitable for all ages and interests, and new members and volunteers are always welcome. Dronfield is twinned with the town of Sindelfingen, in Baden- Wurttemberg, Germany, and there is a very active Town-Twinning Association. There are excellent schools in the town, and places of worship, catering for many religious denominations. We also have an excellent sporting facility at Gosforth Fields and a modern Sports Centre in the Civic Centre. ELCOME to the fantastic 2015 Dronfield Directory. Whether you re thinking of taking up a new hobby or you re looking for somewhere nice to have a meal, you ll find it in this very special edition of Dronfield Eye. And with so many organisations and groups based in and around the area, it s no surprise that this is a bumper magazine. In Dronfield, we really are spoilt for choice. From water polo to women s groups and cricket to charities, there is something for everyone. If your New Year s resolution is to get fit, browse the sports section. Need a little pick me up after the festive season? Book an appointment at one of the beauty salons. The array of clubs - and the volunteers who put their time and effort into keeping them going - make Dronfield the fantastic place it is. It s one of the reasons why the town is so full of community spirit and why people love living here so much. We particularly have to remember the dozens of volunteers who give up their time and energy to set up and run these groups. None of it would be possible without them and it s important that we support them whenever we can. Thank you to everyone who makes Dronfield such a great place to live. I hope you all have a great 2015! 4 Town Mayor of Dronfield Dronfield has modern health care facilities, and three care homes, catering for those in need of residential and nursing care. It is well supplied with shops, public houses and restaurants, and has hotel accommodation available within the town. Dronfield was first granted a market by Charles II, in 1662, and although not held continually since then, there is now a thriving market, each Thursday, in the Civic Centre. The Peak District is close by, with all its beautiful and varied scenery, and great houses such as Hardwick Hall, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth are within easy reach. Dronfield is a pleasant, clean and safe town, with its own identity, separate from its larger neighbours. It enjoys low crime rates, and the local police and Town Council work together to keep it that way. I am sure, whether you live in the Coun Sue Allsop town, or are just visiting, you will find this Directory, which is published by Dronfield Eye, in collaboration with the Town Council, an invaluable source of information, which will allow you to access the best that Dronfield has to offer. Introduction by Natascha Engel MP for NE Derbyshire W Dronfield Directory 2015 Natascha Engel MP with Dronfield Eye commercial manager, Liza Justice This guide to the S18 district is produced by Heron Publications Ltd, publishers of Dronfield Eye, with the support of Dronfield Town Council.

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6 DIRECTORY Essential Numbers Age UK (Formerly Help the Aged) Alcoholics Anonymous Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service or Al-Anon (for relatives of alcoholics) Allergy UK Chesterfield & N Derbyshire Royal Hospital Childline Citizens Advice Community Housing Crimestoppers Cruse Bereavement Care Debtline/ Business Debtline / Derbyshire County Council Stop Smoking / Environment Agency Environmental Agency Floodline Family Lives Frank Drug Advice Gamblers Aware Gas Leaks, National Grid HIV & Sexual Health Job Centre Plus Meningitis Trust Missing People Narcotics Anonymous National AIDS Trust National Blood Service National Domestic Violence Helpline National Rail National Express NHS 111 Service 111. N Derbys Community Drug Team North Derbyshire Voluntary Action North Derbyshire Women s Aid NE Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau NE Derbyshire & Dales Magistrates Court Witness Service NSPCC Child Protection Pathways (Homelessness Support) Police Non-emergency 101. Emergency 999. RSPCA, Chesterfield RSPCA, Sheffield RSPCA (Cruelty Line) Samaritans Sexual Abuse & Incest Line Stop Smoking or Quitline Traveline Undertakers Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd / Co-operative Funeral Care Victim Support Line

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8 DIRECTORY Local representatives Derbyshire County Council Responsible for Education, Social Services, Libraries, Highways, Street Lighting, Consumer Protection, Police and Fire Service. County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. Telephone the Call Derbyshire Contact Centre on between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 9.30am to 4pm. Tel: Fax: Minicom: Derbyshire County Councillors Dronfield West & Walton (Gosforth Valley, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield, Cutthorpe, Old Brampton and Holymoorside) Coun Stuart Ellis, Con, 8 Pear Tree Avenue, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6QB stuart.ellis@derbyshire.gov.uk Dronfield East (Snape Hill, Hill Top, Hallowes, Unstone and The Handleys) Coun Janet Hill, Lab, 88 Cecil Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2GX janet.hill2@derbyshire.gov.uk Eckington & Killamarsh (Coal Aston, Marsh Lane, Eckington, Renishaw, Killamarsh and Norwood) Coun Brian Ridgway, Lab, 95 Carrwood Road, Renishaw, Sheffield, S21 3UF stuart.ellis@derbyshire.gov.uk Coun Diane Charles, Lab, 61 High Street, Killamarsh, Derbyshire, S21 1BJ diane.charles@derbyshire.gov.uk NE Derbyshire District Council Responsible for Housing, Planning, Building Regulations, Recreation and Leisure Facilities, Environmental Health, Refuse Collection, Highways (non-classified roads), Public Rights of Way, Council Tax and Uniform Business Rate Collection, Footway Sweeping, Public Conveniences. Council House, 107 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LF. Main offices open between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Fridays. Telephone via the Connect North East Contact Centre on Lines are open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 1pm on Saturdays. Also one-stop shop at Dronfield Sports Centre. The District Council is to move its headquarters to new premises at Mill Lane, Wingerworth, during the Spring of NE Derbyshire District Councillors (District Council elections are to be held for all wards in May, 2015.) Coal Aston Ward Coun Philip Blackburn, Con, 160 Walton Road, Chesterfield, S40 3BS. Tel: Coun John Alsop, Con, 18 Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LZ. Tel: Dronfield Woodhouse Ward Coun Paul Widdowson, Con, 5 Wilson Street, 8 Which ward are you in? Map supplied by Dronfield Town Council to show its breakdown of wards Dronfield Woodhouse Ward Dronfield. Tel: Coun Roger Hall, Con, Flat 123, Stonelow Road. Tel: Gosforth Valley Ward Coun Adele Blackburn, Con, 160 Walton Road, Chesterfield. Tel Coun Michelle Emmens, Con, 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1ST. Tel Coun John McGrory, Con, 46 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield. Tel Dronfield North Ward Coun Graham Baxter MBE, Lab, 8 Pembroke Road, Dronfield. Tel: Coun Christine Smith, Lab, 39 Drury Lane, Coal Aston. Tel: Dronfield South Ward Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield. Tel Coun Nick Foster, Lab, 19 Hanbury Close, Dronfield. Tel: Coun Doug Oxspring, Con, 36 Salisbury Avenue, Dronfield. Tel: Barlow & Holmesfield Ward Coun Carol Huckerby, Con, Lark Rise, New Road, Millthorpe. Tel: Unstone Ward Coun Janet Hill, Lab, 88 Cecil Road, Dronfield. Tel: Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward Coun Michael Gordon, Lab, 11 Pennywell Drive, Holymoorside. Tel: michael.gordon@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk Dronfield Town Council Responsible for Parks and Open Spaces, Sports Facilities and Playing Fields, Civic Hall, Gosforth Lodge and Allotments. Locum Clerk:Keith Bradshaw, Civic Hall, Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD. Tel: townclerk@.gov.uk Barlow Parish Council Clerk to Parish Council: Miss A. Preston, 150 Newbold Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 7AF. Tel: barlowparishclerk@sky.com Gosforth Valley Ward Dronfield North Ward Dronfield South Ward Coal Aston Ward Holmesfield Parish Council Clerk to Parish Council: Liz Boswell. Tel: holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk Unstone Parish Council Parish Clerk: Allyson Jones, Unstone Tel: / clerk@unstone.org.uk Derbyshire Association of Local Councils Church Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4EY. Tel: Member of Parliament Derbyshire North East Natascha Engel MP, Lab, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel Constituency Office, 62 Market Street, Eckington, S21 4JH. Tel Natascha.engel.mp@parliament.uk Members of the European Parliament Roger Helmer, UKIP. Tel: roger.helmer@europarl.europa.eu Derek Clark, UKIP. Tel: derekroland.clark@europarl.europa.eu Bill Newton Dunn, Lib Dem. Tel: wnewton@europarl.europa.eu Glenis Willmott, Lab. Tel: glenis.willmott@europarl.europa.eu Emma McClarkin, Con. emma.mcclarkin@europarl.europa.eu, Police & Crime Commissioner Alan Charles, Lab. Tel:

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10 DIRECTORY Membership of Dronfield Dronfield South Ward CONSERVATIVE Doug Oxspring 36 Salisbury Road, Dronfield, S18 1UF CONSERVATIVE Angela Talford 68 West Street, Eckington, S18 1YB LABOUR Nick Foster 19 Hanbury Close, Dronfield, S18 1RF CONSERVATIVE Liz Blanshard 116 Hill Top Road, Dronfield, S18 1UN CONSERVATIVE Angelique Foster 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ Dronfield North Ward LABOUR Graham Baxter MBE 8 Pembroke Road, Dronfield, S18 1WH Cllr.Baxter@.gov.uk Dronfield Woodhouse Ward LABOUR Rosie Smith 39 Drury Lane, Coal Aston, S18 3AP Cllr.RosieSmith@.gov.uk LABOUR Christine Smith 39 Drury Lane, Coal Aston, S18 3AP Cllr.ChristineSmith@.gov.uk CONSERVATIVE John Allsop 18 Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LZ Cllr.Allsop@.gov.uk

11 Town Council DIRECTORY Please note: Your local councillors may change following Town Council elections in May, 2015 Gosforth Valley Ward CONSERVATIVE Michelle Emmens 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1ST CONSERVATIVE Sue Allsop 18 Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LZ LABOUR Bob Gachagan 10 Patterdale Close, Dronfield, S18 8PW / Cllr.Gachagan@.gov.uk LIB DEMOCRAT Wendy Temple 115 Coniston Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8PG Cllr.Temple@.gov.uk CONSERVATIVE Adele Blackburn 160 Walton Road, Chesterfield, S40 3BS Cllr.ABlackburn@.gov.uk LABOUR Simon Clark 61 Alexandra Road, Dronfield, S18 2LD Cllr.Clark@.gov.uk CONSERVATIVE Paul Widdowson 5 Wilson Street, Dronfield, S18 1SP / Cllr.Widdowson@.gov.uk CONSERVATIVE Roger Hall 3 Oakhill Road, Dronfield, S18 2EJ Cllr.Hall@.gov.uk Coal Aston Ward CONSERVATIVE Philip Blackburn 160 Walton Road, Chesterfield, S40 3BS Cllr.PBlackburn@.gov.uk LABOUR Sue O Donnell 17 Bents Crescent, Dronfield, S18 2EY Cllr.ODonnell@.gov.uk

12 DIRECTORY A-Z Listing of Organisations A Accommodation Chantry Hotel, Church Street, Dronfield, Doubletree by Hilton, Chesterfield Rd South, Sheffield, Manor House Hotel, High Street, Dronfield, , Nesfield Cottage B&B, Barlow, / Sandpiper Hotel, Sheepbridge, , The Sitwell Arms Hotel, Renishaw, , Advice & Help Alzheimer s Drop-in Cafe, Civic Hall, meets third Wednesday of each month from pm, , derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Darby & Joan Club, Gosforth Lodge, Fri, pm, Diabetes UK, Chesterfield & North Derbyshire, Secretary, Alan Kirk, , akirk2@sky.com Disabled Club, meets second Wed of the month, Civic Hall, pm. Margaret Ollenbuttel, Dronfield Churches, , Guide Dogs for the Blind, Local Branch, Holmesfield Neighbourhood Watch, Sue Grocutt, Kumon Institute, Dronfield Kumon Instructor, Pat Gabbard, Life Pregnancy Care Group, Norfolk Row, Sheffield, Thur 11am-2pm, Links, National Drugs Helpline, , No Limits Derbyshire s 50+ Forum Network, Old People s Welfare Committee, Mrs P Jennings, Over 60s Club (St Andrews), Mrs Dixon, Over 60s Club (St Paul's Happy Circle), Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen s Families Association, Thomas Taylor Charity, support for young people in education & apprenticeships, Allotments Four allotment sites in Dronfield. Doug Oxspring, Arts & Crafts Art Room, Wilkin Hill, Barlow, , Arts@S18. Dronfield & District Creative Arts & 12 Dronfield s historic Manor House Hotel & Restaurant Craft Society. Ian Ward i.ward768@btinternet.com Dronfield Floral Art Club, Joyce Emmens, Gosforth Art Group, Evelyn Kirby, Holmesfield Botanical Art Group, B Blood Bikes Derbyshire Blood Bikes, enquiries@ derbyshirebloodbikes.org, bloodbikes.org Books & Literature Dronfield Book Group, Mrs M. Mace British Legion Dronfield Royal British Legion (Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, 4th Tue each month, 7.30pm). John McGrory, C Canal Chesterfield Canal Trust, Chair, Robin Stonebridge, Cats Chesterfield and District Cats Protection, chesterfieldcats@gmail.com Cemetery Dronfield Cemetery, c/o Dronfield Town Council, Choir Dronfield Parish Church Choir, Robert Aldread, Citizens Advice NE Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau, nedcab.org.uk Civic Society Dronfield Civic Society, Charities Apolo Project & Bolivia Bonanza, Jill Bethell, Fishtail Fund, keeping bright Nepali students in education. enquiries@fishtailfund.com Friends of Chernobyl s Children Charity, South Yorks & North Derbys. Geoff Oldale geoffoldale@yahoo.co.uk Save the Children, Dronfield Branch. Mrs Mace, Children Avenue Nursery, The Avenue, Dawn Curry, Beechwood Day Nursery, Dyche Lane, Jordanthorpe, Barlow Pre-School, Village Hall, Childminders Support Group, Tue, 9.30am- 11am, Gladys Buxton Centre, Oakhill Rd. Suzanne, Dronfield Nursery, Northfield House, 274 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield Surestart Children s Centre, Gladys Buxton Community Education Centre, Oakhill Road, Dronfield, Various activities for parents and babies and toddlers. Gosforth Pre-School, Stubley Lane, Dronfield, Grandparents Group, 1st Mon of each month, 10am-12noon, Gladys Buxton Centre. Hilltop Tots, Highfields Road, Lenthall Pre-Nursery Group, /

13 DIRECTORY Brand new range of plantation shutters made in the UK for fast delivery. Available now. Introductory offer : 10% OFF Call Craig for a free no obligation quote. (terms & conditions apply) Podiatry / Chiropody A professional service for all your foot care needs Keren Baines & Associates BSc(Hons) PodM, MChS Podiatry / Chiropody Clinic The clinic offers all aspects of foot healthcare including Diabetic annual reviews, verruca treatments (including Cryotherapy) and all routine treatments. Member of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Tel: Callywhite Lane (behind the Post Office) Parking available nearby in public car parks What is FOCUS ON FEET Podiatry? Podiatry is the modern term that is replacing the word chiropody, pod meaning foot in Greek. It came into use in America in the early 20th century and is now also widely used in the UK and Australia. People trained in the profession are known as Podiatrists. Podiatry is a specialist area of healthcare which involves the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and maintenance of foot and lower limb conditions. They deal with both simple and more complex problems with the aim of preserving or improving foot health. Between 75% - 80% of the adult population have some sort of foot problem but most people are reluctant to have their feet attended to. Don t be embarrassed about your feet, they do an amazing job and they could feel so much better!! A quote from a client. "Keren is not only an excellent and efficient Podiatrist, she is also a friendly and caring person who happy to help you in any way she can. A very caring professional Andrew Hitchman FOCUS ON FEET 13

14 DIRECTORY Little Acorns Nursery, Stubley Lane, Little Feet Nursery & Pre-School, Callywhite Lane, Minimakers, arts, crafts and messy play for babies and pre-schoolers, Tue, 10-11am, Little Feet Nursery, , Mother & Toddler Group (St Phillips), Mother, Carer & Toddler Group (Acorn Oaks Community Christian Church), Mother & Toddler Group (St Paul s Church), Parent & Toddler Group (Dronfield Baptist Church), Northfield Nursery, Falcon Road, Dronfield Nursery, Peel Centre, St Andrew s Pre-School, Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Classic Cars Casual Classics, Brian Copley, Community Groups Coal Aston Village Hall, secretary Peter Gray, Holmesfield Village Society, Bernard Hoare, Conservation & Countryside Leabrook Valley Project, Norman Crowson, , norman.crowson@arucha.org Three Valleys Project, Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Council Tax North East Derbyshire District Council, D Dance Dance at Ann s, Ballroom & Latin, children and adults, , DanzeDaze, , dancedaze.com Derbyshire NE Branch of Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Pat Parnham, Dronfield Dance and Theatre Academy, Sally, , Fitsteps, Lucy Perry, Hill Top Liners Line Dancing Group, Irene Edenborough, Katy Robinson, , Smart Danceworks, Vicki Durning School of Dance, Doctors Dronfield Medical Practice, High Street, , Gosforth Valley Medical Centre, Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road, Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane, Drama Dronfield Musical Theatre, Alan Powell, Dronfield Players, David Roe, / Meersbrook Park Operatic Society (Performances at Dronfield Civic Hall), Kath Hirst, Norton Players (Performances at Coal Aston Village Hall) Pauline Barker, Winding Wheel & Pomegranate Theatres, Woodseats Musical Theatre Company, Mary Newey, , mtc.co.uk F Fairtrade Fairtrade in Dronfield, Mike and Judy Heap, , Film Chesterfield Film Makers, Secretary, David Oldale, First Aid St John Ambulance, Dronfield Division, / First Responders Dronfield Community First Responders Scheme, Joyce Emmens, / Freemasons Dronfield Lodge of Freemasons, meets the second Thu of January, February, April, July, September and November at Dore Masonic Hall, Woodland View, Abbeydale Road South, Barrie Otter, barrie.otter@talktalk.net G Guiding Dronfield Girl Guides, Tracey Ellin, District Commissioner, , Dronfield Trefoil Guild, Guiding for adults, third Monday of every month, pm, Wreakes Lane Scout HQ, Liz Proctor, H Health & Fitness Custom-Fitt, Unit 18, The Forge, Dronfield, Maria, Dronfield Cardio-Club, meets Civic Hall, Mondays 10am-noon, , dnewtondron@talktalk.net Dronfield 2gether, , farida. haneefa@northderbyshireccg.nhs.uk. Dronfield Sexual Health, The E-Clinic, 5 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Foot Practitioner, Lucy Symons, Dronfield s St John Ambulance volunteers on parade

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17 DIRECTORY Gosforth Valley Medical Centre Patients Participation Group, Keren Baines Podiatry / Chiropody, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Nenna Kind Cancer Drop-In Support Centre, New Square, Chesterfield, cancer dropin.org.uk Shine Fitness, Slimming World, , Weightwatchers, , Woodlands Fitness Centre, 61b Sheffield Road, Dronfield, History Dronfield and District Family History Group, meets at Gladys Buxton Centre, Jade Fletcher, Dronfield Hall Barn Project, , heritage@btinternet.com hallbarn.org Old Dronfield Society, Cathy Kearns, , Talking History, Maureen Taylor, Hospice Ashgate Hospice, , Bluebell Wood Children s Hospice, , Hospital Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield Housing All council housing enquiries, Rykneld Homes, L Library Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street derbyshire.gov.uk M Magazine Dronfield Eye, 24 Hutcliffe Wood Road, Beauchief, Sheffield mike@eye.co.uk Music AS Music School, , Barlow Singers, meet Barlow Methodist Chapel, Tue, pm, Dronfield Band, Maria Pemberton, , band@googl .com. Dronfield Charity Music Festival (DronFest), John Aspinall, , www. musicfestival.co.uk Dronfield Choral Society, Dronfield Churchbell and Handbell Ringers, Vic Cox, , vicmcox@aol.com Dronfield Parish Church monthly organ recitals. First Wednesday of every month at 8pm. Jean Hobson, Colourful floral displays outside Dronfield Library Dronfield Singers, karen.j.cook@hotmail.co.uk Hallmark of Harmony, male barbershop choir, Dave, North East Derbyshire Music Centre, , World of Music, Markham Hall, Staveley, Delia Smith, , Sheffield Recorded Music Society, meets fortnightly at Polish Catholic Centre, Hunters Bar, Sheffield. Margaret Turner, margaret@renrut.plus.com St John Ambulance Marching Band, meets Coal Aston Village Hall, Tue, 7.30pm. Singing for the Brain, first Thursday of every month, 2-4pm, Civic Hall, Mobility Dalewood Mobility, Hutcliffe Wood Road, Sheffield, Chesterfield Shopmobility, Motoring Advanced Motorists, Sheffield Group, Marwood Dingle, info@sheffield-iam.com, Advanced Motorcyclists, Sheffield & District, John Foster, john1215@sky.com Mike Barlow Motor Cycle Training, Dronfield, / N Natural History Dronfield Natural History Society, , meets first Wed of month at Civic Centre, 7.15pm. O Oddfellows Dronfield Oddfellows Friendly Society, social events, 3rd Wednesday of month (except Aug), 7.30pm, at Gosforth Lodge, Evelyn Kirby, P Post Offices Dronfield Post Office, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield Woodhouse Post Office, Pentland Road, Unstone Post Office, Main Road, Unstone, Photography Dronfield Camera Club, meets Thursday, 8pm, Peel Centre, Doug Veale, West Bar Photography, Barlow, , westbarphotography.co.uk Plants & Horticulture Design and Dig Ltd, Garden Design, Alex Styan, , dig.co.uk Dronfield in Bloom, Wendy Temple, Dronfield Gardeners, Anne Fish, Dronfield Horticultural Society, Doug Oxspring, Holmesfield Flower Club, & , sandra.goacher@ blueyonder.co.uk Holmesfield Gardening Association, Pat Morton, Meet first Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm, at Holmesfield Village Hall. Plant Aid, Jill Bethell, Probus Dronfield Probus Club. Meets at Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane, Geoff Cuffling, , R Radio Stations BBC Radio Sheffield, Shoreham Street, Sheffield, Hallam FM, 900 Herries Road, Sheffield, Peak FM, Dunston Trading Estate, Chesterfield, Sheffield & District Wireless Society, Peter 17

18 DIRECTORY Day, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club, John, , Railway Friends of Dronfield Station, Paul Walker, , Network Rail, , Northern Rail, Real Ale Dronfield CAMRA, Rob Barwell, , Recycling North East Derbyshire District Council, , Register Office County Register Office for Births, Deaths and Marriages, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, / Sheffield Register Office, Town Hall, Sheffield, Retired Bradway Agewell Leisure Club, Bradway Road Evangelical Church, meets 1st Tue of each month, Jean Russell, Rotary Rotary Club of Dronfield, meets Sandpiper Hotel, Sheepbridge, Tue lunchtimes, , rotary.info@rotary.org.uk, Drone Valley Rotary Club, meets Mon evenings, Dore & Totley Golf Club, Rosalind Lunt, org.uk S Scarecrow Festival Coal Aston Scarecrow Festival, July, Dronfield Eye, Social Clubs Dronfield Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield Hilltop Sports and Social, Hilltop Road, Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social, Carr Lane, Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, Social Groups Dronfield Parish Church Over 21 Group, , meet first and third Thursday in the Church Hall, patrica.walker@sky.com Dronfield RVS, Jean Owen, Dronfield Welcome Club, meets Tue, Dronfield Civic Hall. Kath Elwood, Gosforth Lodge Luncheon Club, Thu, 12.30pm, Mrs P. Jennings, Inner Wheel Club, president Lisa Burke, lburkea@.sch.derbyshire.uk Tuesday Social Group, Gosforth Lodge, Tue, pm. Shoebox Appeal Samaritan s Purse Christmas Shoebox 18 Appeal, local organisers, Brian and Freda Harpham, Speakers Various subjects, Andy Firth, Maureen Taylor, various historical topics, , maureen@talkinghistory.com, T Town Twinning Dronfield Town Twinning Federation, Janet Smith, Transport Chesterfield & District Community Transport, , U University of the Third Age Dronfield U3A, , A well dressing at Dronfield Woodhouse created by local Girl Guides V Veterinary Surgeons Ark Veterinary Surgery, Holborn Avenue, , Dore & Totley Veterinary, 77 Baslow Road, Dore, Sheffield, , Dronfield Veterinary Clinic, Pentland Road, Peak Vets, Olivet Road, Woodseats, W Walking Dronfield Footpaths and Bridleways Society, Richard Smith, , richard266@me.com. Dronfield 2000 Rotary Walk Society, Holmesfield Footpaths Society, Roger Webb, Ramblers Association Chesterfield/NED Group, David Blackburn, , Walking for Health, Fri 1.30pm, meet Dronfield Sports Centre, Well Dressings Barlow Well Dressings, Peter Gouldthorpe, tel: , Coal Aston Well Dressing, Jean Hertzog, jrhertzog@hotmail.com Dronfield Woodhouse Well Dressing Group, Janet Eastwood, Holmesfield Children s Well Dressing, Penny Acres School, Millthorpe Well Dressing, Wildlife Moss Valley Wildlife Group, , davidawalker@gmail.com Wood Carving Norton Wood Carving Group, meets at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Wednesday, John Oldale, Women s Groups Coal Aston WI, C. Kirkham, Parish Church Dronfield Mothers Union, meets second Mon of each month, 2.30pm in Church Hall, Jean Ruddy, Dronfield Breast Feeding Support Group, Dronfield Children s Centre, Thu pm. Support group for breast feeding mums, Helen, Dronfield Tangent, Janet Cooke, meets 2nd Mon of the month, Dronfield WI (meets St Andrew s, Pentland Road, 2nd Tues of month, 7.30pm). Meryl Simpson, Dronfield Women s Club, meet second and fourth Thu each month, Gladys Buxton Centre, National Women s Register, Holmesfield WI, Hazel Smith, Townswomen s Guild, Mrs Ogden , Hetty Garlick , Janet Vaz Unstone WI, meets Moorland View, Apperknowle. H. Vickers, Y Young People 1890 Dronfield Air Training Corps, Hartington Road, Dronfield, Dronfield Detatchment, Army Cadet Force, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Mon & Thu, 7pm-9pm, Sarah Taylor, Boys Brigade, Coal Aston Methodist Church, Tony Drury-Smith, Dronfield Scouts, see for details. Dronfield District Scout Council, District Commissioner Alan Carr, Girlguiding. Rainbows, girls aged 5-7 meet on Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu evenings. Brownies, 7-10, meet on Mon, Tue, and Thu, evenings. Guides, 10-14, meet on Tue, Wed, and Thu, evenings. For more information, visit District Commissioner Tracey Ellin, Holmesfield Scouts, Richard Wilkinson, St John Ambulance Cadets, Dronfield Division, , Teenagers Evening, Dronfield Baptist Church, Fri 8-10pm, treestaylor@hotmail.co.uk Youth Clubs & Youth Theatre, Gosforth Youth Centre,

19 contemporary traditional modern Fresh new look When Donna and Mick Merrill moved into their detached house in Totley at the end of last year, upgrading its four bedrooms was a priority. But the couple, both company directors, immediately knew which business to call in to do the bespok e work Supafit Bedrooms & Kitchens. Supafit had undertaken an impressive project at their previous home back in The speed at which Supafit could car ry out the design and installation work met the Merrills needs too. Within just a few weeks of their move-in date, work on the bedrooms was underway and the entire contract was completed in about three weeks. The master bedroom, rooms belonging to Donna and Mick s sons Ben, 20, and Jacob, 17, and the guest bedroom have all been given a fresh, luxurious look by Supafit. Each boasts co-ordinated bed bases, head boards, fitted wardrobes and other furniture. The impact is immediate and worthy of the house s stunning aspect with majestic views of Abbeydale and Ecclesall. Donna said: When we moved in, things were a bit chaotic and we had no bedroom furniture. I could have looked around but I went to Supafit as they had done such a good job for us before. It was a good deal and I liked the speed at which the work was done from the order going in. Supafit s Martin Backhouse designed some of the rooms around furniture transferred from the Merrills former home, which they wanted to keep. For the master bedroom, he incorporated Donna s request for a high-gloss black panel to run acr oss the middle of the wood-effect furniture. I wanted something different and I m pleased with the result, said Donna. Donna had particular praise for Chris, who carried out the fitting work in the main room. He was quick, cleaned up after himself and a nice, friendly lad. Of Supafit, Donna added: I d recommend them to anyone. They are a pleasure to work with. Supafit Bedrooms & Kitchens, run by Martin and his wife Jayne, has been designing, producing and fitting made-to-measure bedrooms for over 20 years with a reputation for high quality products and exacting customer service at a competitive price. The high gloss black panel requested by Donna makes a striking feature of the furniture in the master bedroom Unit 5, Heeley Business Centre, Guernsey Road, Sheffield S2 4HG Beech Works, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield S18 1PN Designed, manufactured & fitted to your own personal requirements

20 DIRECTORY NEW DRAMA CLASS FRIDAYS 4PM with professional TV acress Gabriella Ashcroft Dronfield DANCE & THEATRE Academy Passionate & Dedicated to Dance Professional training by qualified, experienced staff for ages 3 years to adult Visit 2 GOMERSAL LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 1RU CALL SALLY on FREE TASTERS AVAILABLE Classes for ages 2 years to adult in IDTA Ballet - Tap - Theatrecraft - Modern Jazz - Freestyle - Musical Theatre - Principal (Drama/Singing/Dance) - Sally Wragg Gymnastics - Private Tuition - also Ice Dance Performance Coaching Dronfield s 2015 Feast of Flowers E VERY five years, Dronfield erupts into a blaze of colour to become A Town Speaking in Flowers. In 2015, over the three days from Friday June 26th to Sunday the 28th, Dronfield Churches Together will be putting on displays of flowers that attract national attention. This year, up to 14 churches will be taking part and it will be a genuine town-wide event with many other organisations, community groups, schools and businesses joining in. The event started 25 years ago and, as in the past, the churches will be choosing a theme for their flower displays. 20

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22 DIRECTORY A-Z of sports organisations A American Football Sheffield Predators (over 18s) and Tomahawks (7-18 yrs), Gosforth Sports Field, Angling Barlow Trout & Coarse Fishery, Athletics For details of local clubs, contact Dronfield Sports Centre, B Badminton For details of local clubs, contact Dronfield Sports Centre, Basketball The Arrows, Dronfield Sports Centre, arrowsbasketball@aol.com. Bowls Coal Aston Bowling Club, James Kelly, Coal Aston Short Mat Bowling Club, Philip Wright, Cliffe Park Bowling Club, Joyce Naylor, Derbyshire County short mat bowls, secretary Graham Fish, Dronfield Woodhouse Bowling Club, Trevor Stacey, C Canoeing Ichthus Canoe Club, chair Patricia Key, , Cricket Apperknowle CC, Helen Bagley, , Coal Aston CC, General Secretary, John Lawrence, , j.lawrence66@sky.com 22 Impressive facilities at Hundall Cricket Club Dronfield Woodhouse CC, John Bridgett, jbragnar@gmail.com Holmesfield CC, Jimmy Pearson, , jimmypeo@hotmail.com, Hundall CC, Paul Gibson, Cycling Fusion Cycling Club, Trevor Davies, , fusionccd@gmail.com The Chain Gang, charity fund-raisers, Charlie Last, F Fencing Wingerworth Fencing Club, wingerworthfencingclub@gmail.com Fitness Dronfield Sports Centre. Located in the Civic Centre. Facilities include a 60-station gym on two floors, completely refurbished 25- metre swimming pool and a learner pool, new climbing wall, changing facilities and a range of fitness classes and sports Custom Fitt Personal Training, The Forge, Dronfield, Jenny Ferguson Pilates, , S18 The Akademy, Callywhite Lane, Keep Fit and Aerobics, Dronfield Sports Centre, Keep Fit, Hilltop Ladies, B. Howe, The Akademy, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield Shine Personal Training, , phoebe@shinefitness.co.uk Vicky s Exercise To Music for 50-plus, various locations & classes, Woodlands Fitness Centre. 61b Sheffield Road, Dronfield, Football AFC Dronfield/ Sheffield FC Juniors, teams from U-8s to U-18s. Linked to Sheffield FC. Coal Aston Cougars Football Academy, Gladys Buxton Community Centre, Oakhill Rd, Nicola Myers, / , cougars@cafa.org.uk Dronfield Town FC, runs 31 teams from Under-7s through to an Over-35s, including female teams ranging from U9s to U18s, and a ladies team. Secretary Darren Bradwell, Dronfield Woodhouse Sunday Football Club, John Bridgett, jbragnar@gmail.com Sheffield FC, Coach & Horses Stadium, Sheffield Road, Dronfield, , For details of other local clubs, Dronfield Sports Centre, call G Golf Hallowes Golf Club, Dronfield, , secretary@hallowes golfclub.org, Birchall Golf Club, Sheffield Road, Unstone, Gymnastics Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports Centre, H

23 Horses & Ponies Sheffield Riding for the Disabled, Cowley Riding School, secretary Wendy Gregory, Barlow Pony Club, Paul Henstridge, , Cowley Riding School, Four Acres, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield, M Martial Arts Hunter Academy, Unit 8, Stubley Works, Dronfield, Martial Arts, Dronfield Sports Centre, Dronfield Martial Arts & Boxing Academy, S18 Gym, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Tiska Karate, meets Henry Fanshawe School, Fri 6pm, MUGA Pitch Multi-use floodlit sports arena in Cliffe Park. Bookings through Dronfield Town Council, N Netball Contact Dronfield Sports Centre, R Racketball Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports Centre, Rugby Union Dronfield RUFC, Gosforth Fields Sports Association, / president Carl Pass, Rugger Eds, Gosforth Fields, Bubnell Road, , Running Dronfield 10K Road Race and Fun Run, David Stephenson Race Secretary, , info@10k.co.uk, Jog Dronfield, Mon & Thu, 6-7pm, meet Sports Centre Reception. DIRECTORY Runners are being urged to sign up for the Dronfield 10k and fun run which this year takes place on 8th March. Organisers, the 7th Dronfield Scout Group, are hoping to fill the 1,000 available places for the serious road race while more than 400 fun-runners are expected to turn out for the 2k race. As usual, roads will be closed during the event, and the course will be the same as previous years through the Gosforth Valley. New sponsors have been announced for both runs - Gilder Honda, part of the Gilder Group. The races get underway from close to the Scout Headquaters, Pentland Road, from 10am. Mayor Sue Allsop will have the honour of seeing the runners away and will later present medals to winners. For details on how to enter, participants should visit the race website at The deadline for entries is 1st March.The event - in its 22nd year - is held to raise funds for the scout group with a donation going to the mayor s charity. S Sports Centres Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre, Gosforth Fields Sports Association, Bubnell Road, off Stubley Lane, Swimming Blue Water Swimming, babies & toddlers, Alison, Dronfield Dolphins, chair Roger Gore, / Dronfield Swimming Club, Kit or Charlotte Jones, Eckington Swimming Pool, Super Swimmers, Mount St Mary s College, Spinkhill, Swimming, Dronfield Sports Centre, Squash Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports Centre, T Tennis Dronfield Tennis Club, Paul Ranson, , tennisclub@gmail.com Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre, including Wheelchair Tennis, Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, Trampolining Contact Dronfield Sports Centre, W Water Polo Contact Dronfield Sports Centre, Y Yoga Horizon Yoga, Dronfield, Coal Aston, Unstone, Holmesfield, Anne Ledbetter, Z Zumba Zumba Fitsteps of Dronfield, Lucy Perry, , zumba.@hotmail.co.uk Enquiries and bookings of cricket, football and hockey pitches, telephone (or for pitches at the Dronfield School site). For all other enquiries, telephone

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25 DIRECTORY All previous shows sold out early! FREE ANTIQUES VALUATIONS IN COAL ASTON Coal Aston Village Hall, Eckington Road Coal Aston S18 3AX Tuesday 10 th & 24 th February 10am - 2pm with Charles Hanson as seen on Bargain Hunt and BBC Antiques Road Trip and his team of valuers Bring along your Antiques, Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Ceramics, Books and Collectables Items may be left for inclusion into a forthcoming Hansons auction Contact and visit our auction centre in Etwall, just off the A38, for Specialist Valuation Days on Jewellery, Coins, Stamps, Militaria, Toys, Books, Wines etc. For large items or collections Hansons provide a free home visit valuation service Telephone: or service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk The Auction Centre, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6LS Dronfield Civic Theatre Saturday 28th February 2015 at 7.30pm Tickets 10 available from 1st January 2015 from or collect in person from Steel s Ironmongers, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, (opposite Henry Fanshawe School) Sponsored by Hallmark of Harmony current British Barbershop gold medal winners Gorseybrigg All-Stars small but beautiful New Orleans Strollers jazz traditions and lazy chords Roger Glew sings George Formby a musical variety show For more information hallmarksales@kinderclan.co.uk or call Mick (Chuckles) Nadin In aid of Hallmark of Harmony s Pittsburg Fund Sending 80 singers to compete in the World Championships Need a new or replacement Boiler... or just want to save on your heating bills? Award winning heating specialists, 2 RED is a family firm with a network of installers in your area. SPECIAL WINTER OFFER See below No sub contractor heating engineers Approved installers of Vaillant high efficiency gas boilers FREE Finance options available * Up to 10 years manufacturers parts and labour warranties available * FREE 1st years annual service plus Magna-Clean filter with every boiler fitted before 01/03/ for your old boiler for all installations before 30/04/15. CASH BACK Contact us today , enquiry@2red.co.uk or visit *Terms & conditions apply. 25

26 DIRECTORY What s on in 2015 Dance Dronfield entertain at Ramshaw Lodge s Garden Party Punch & Judy at Coal Aston Gala Time for a picnic at the annual Party in the Park concert in Cliffe Park Young Fun Run competitors HERE is always something happening in north Derbyshire Civic Hall, from 3rd-7th March. and the Dronfield district stages many activities and events. The 2015 Dronfield 10k race and fun run, organised to raise funds for T Here are some of the things already lined up for the the 7th Dronfield Scout Group, is to take place on Sunday, March 8th. It months ahead: is hoped to feature 1,000 runners in the main event, plus more than 400 in the fun run. January April Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is staged at Dronfield Civic Hall on January 16th-18th and 22nd-24th, performed by Dronfield Musical Dronfield Players spring play, running from 22nd-25th April, will be Hide- Hi!, with the production revisiting the hugely popular TV series, set Theatre Group. Get on your dancing shoes! Monday, January 26th, sees at Maplins Holiday Camp with its host of colourful characters. Smartdanceworks launch their new weekly dance and social night at Norton Players will be staging Out of Order at Coal Aston Village Hall Hallowes Golf Club, 7.30pm start. from April 29th May 2nd at Coal Aston Village Hall. There is a free antiques valuation session at Coal Aston Village Hall on May January 27th, from 10am-2pm, hosted by Hansons. The Annual Meeting of Dronfield Town Council and installation of the February Mayor will be held on Monday, 18th May, at 7.30pm in the Civic Hall. Friday, February 13th, sees Ashgate Hospice host their fund-raising Mr The Annual Dronfield Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26th May, Heart Throb event down the road at Chesterfield FC s Proact Stadium. in the Civic Hall at 7pm. Sheffield City Opera visit Dronfield Civic Hall on Saturday, February We re off to see the wizard! Or at least members of Dronfield Musical 14th, to stage Falling in Love, a concert for St Valantine s Day, starting Theatre Group are when they put on The Wizard of Oz at Dronfield at 7pm. Civic Hall from May 20th-23rd. The evergreen tale of Dorothy s adventures in the Land of Oz will ensure an exciting and colourful One of the big community events of the year, the annual Quiz Night show, which has songs like Over the Rainbow and Follow the Yellow hosted by the Town Twinning Festival, is to be staged at the Civic Hall Brick Road. on Friday, February 20th. It s Open Gardens at Ramshaw Lodge, Unstone, over the Spring Bank A musical variety show featuring Hallmark of Harmony barbershop Holiday weekend, May 23rd-25th, from 10am-5pm. Garden trail, singers and other performers is to be staged at the Civic Hall on refreshments, plants and crafts for sale, plus Riverside and Woodland Saturday, February 28th, starting at 7.30pm. Walks. Views of Derbyshire is the subject of an illustrated lecture at Coal Aston The annual Jazz Lunch, organised by Drone Valley Rotary Club for their Village Hall on Saturday, February 28th, starting at 7.30pm. Presented charities, is at Ramshaw Lodge on Sunday, 31st May, from 12 noonby Andy Firth, with refreshments. Admission pm. March June Sunday, 1st June, offers music in the gardens with Drone Valley Rotary Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera 'Princess Ida', performed by Sheffield's Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society, runs at Dronfield 26

27 DIRECTORY Dronfield s Remembrance Day parade and service grows bigger year by year Free skating for children at Dronfield Town Council s annual Winter Fest Hundreds turn out each year for the Christmas Lights switch-on in the Library Gardens Club s Annual Jazz Lunch from 12noon to 5pm at Ramshaw Lodge, Unstone, in aid of Rotary Charities. The Garden Party at Ramshaw Lodge, Unstone, is on Saturday, 6th June, from pm, with a zoo theme this year. Dancers on the lawn, steam railway rides, cream teas and lots of traditional games. All residents are invited to attend the Annual Dronfield Civic Service to be held on Sunday, 14th June. A Town Speaking in Flowers promises to be one of the highlights of the summer locally, from June 26th-28th. Dronfield Churches Together will be putting on displays of flowers that attract national attention. This year, up to 14 churches will be taking part. Coal Aston Village Hall is the venue for Norton Players production of Our Day Out, from June 18th-20th. Ashgate Hospice Sparkle Night Walk is being staged in Chesterfield on June 20th and is always well supported by residents of S18. Dronfield Gala will be staged in Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane, on the afternoon of Sunday, 28th June (to be confirmed). Barlow folk throw open their garden gates for an Open Gardens Day on Sunday, June 28th. July Coal Aston Scarecrow Festival, organised by Dronfield Eye, is to be staged during the first week of July, with judging on Friday, July 3rd. This year s theme is to be World of Flowers. Fun and games galore will be on offer at Coal Aston Gala on Saturday, July 4th. The event will also feature the annual village well dressing on the site of the former village pond, Eckington Road. Holmesfield and Millthorpe Well Dressings will be on display from July 10th. Also look out for Dronfield Woodhouse Well Dressings, Carr Lane, from July 10th-17th. Seventies recording stars Showaddywaddy are top of the bill at the fifth Dronfield Party in the Park event, also featuring Rule The World and Planet Abba. The venue for the July 11th open air event is once again Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane - and don t forget to take along your picnic! Organised by the Town Council and sponsored by Dronfield Eye. August Sunday, August 2nd, is the date for the 2015 DronFest - the town s annual charity music festival, organised by John and Dan Aspinall. The venue will once again be land adjoining the Coach and Horses football ground. Enjoy the well dressings and flower festival in the village of Barlow from August 12th-18th. Barlow Carnival and Parade - one of the largest for miles around - is to be staged on Saturday, August 15th. September Green-fingered folk should look out for the annual Dronfield in Bloom presentation evening at the Civic Hall. Pull on your boots on the 13th and find yourself a pooch for the Ashgate Hospice Woofs & Wellies fund-raising event around Linacre in Chesterfield. November Remembrance Day is Sunday, November 8th, when the annual street parade in Dronfield will march from School Lane to the War Memorial outside the Library where a Service of Remembrance will be held, starting at 10.55am. There will also be ceremonies at Unstone and Coal Aston. December Friday, 4th December, will see the Dronfield Christmas Lights switched on at 7pm by the Town Mayor, ably assisted by Father Christmas in the Library Gardens. The sixth annual Dronfield Christmas Fest, with fun and games for all ages, will be staged behind Dronfield Library on Saturday, December 5th, with stalls in the Civic Hall. Organised by Dronfield Town Council. 27

28 DIRECTORY W HETHER you own a prestige vehicle or a little runabout, the specialist team at Europa Car Crash Centre recognises that your car is your pride and joy. If your motor is damaged, family-run Europa - Dronfield s longest established body repair centre - will get it looking in tip-top condition again, dealing with anything from small scuff or dent to a major body repair. Brothers Ryan and Lewis Barker have more than 35 years experience in the industry between them and head up a friendly team at Callywhite Lane, including sister Lisa Bailey, who staffs reception and deals with the office side. Europa's approach is to work around their customers needs and to do a great job for a fair price. It has earned them many long-standing customers from the surrounding area and the firm handles work from further afield too. Ryan said: When it comes to body work, there s no service we don t offer and we believe no-one else in the area can produce Here to help Right in the heart of town, friendly staff at Europa Car Crash Centre are ready to help repair anything from a scuff to far more serious damage work to the standards we do. We don t cut corners and use the best paints and laquers. Whether a Lamborghini or a Micra, your vehicle is your pride and joy and you want it treating well. Our aim is always to do a good job for a fair price and people come back to us or recommend us for that reason. Europa s body shop is insurance-approved and can repair your vehicle no matter which company you are insured with, something car owners don t always realise. Lewis added: It s your car and you can go where you want. We work for the customer and not for insurance companies and we'll take all the stress out of dealing with work done through insurance. Europa is the main body shop for Sheffield United FC sponsor John Holland Sales. Other major clients include Porsche Sheffield and Silver Leaf Cars. The firm offers a free full delivery and collection service europacrashcentre@btconnect.com Tel: Unit Callywhite Lane, Dronfield Sheffield S18 2XP Mon to fri 8am-5pm Saturday by appointment Dronfield's longest established body repair centre Specialists in minor to major repairs, from shopping trolley dents to replacing panels - bumper & mirror scuffs & alloy wheel repair Full delivery and collection service free of charge Courtesy cars available Insurance excess reduction scheme Free on site and off site estimates Insurance approved body shop DID YOU KNOW? where you want You do not have to get two quotes You can choose where your vehicle is repaired - it is your vehicle and you can go The law states you are not forced to use the garage your insurance company states Europa car crash centre can repair your vehicle no matter who you are insured with If you are unsure about anything please ask our staff who will be pleased to help and advise you Cliffe Park Apollo WE ARE HERE Sheaf Vans Sheaf Tyres DRONFIELD Mill Lane Chesterfield Road Callywhite Lane

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30 DIRECTORY Dronfield area venues Dronfield Civic Hall The Civic Hall offers an unbeatable solution for any occasion. Centrally positioned in Dronfield, it is the perfect venue for all sorts of events, including stage productions, film shows, collectors fairs, corporate meetings and family parties. Located in the Civic Centre, just off the High Street, there is ample free car parking and the facilities include a choice of three rooms for hire. The two smaller rooms accommodate up to 25 people each, with tiered seating in the main hall for 220 people or seating for 120 diners. There is a catering kitchen with constant hot water and bar facilities are available on request. For stage shows, there are two smart dressing rooms with toilet facilities, a 16ft by 12ft cinema screen and light and sound systems. The Civic Hall is used by Dronfield Market traders every Thursday. The Town Council s friendly staff will be pleased to help you organise your event. For information and bookings, call or pam.barker@.gov.uk The Peel Centre The 151-year-old stone-built Dronfield Peel Centre building, a former Methodist Free Church, was given to the people of Dronfield in 1990 and has been converted into a smart community building. The centre offers several rooms, which can seat up to 132 people, and acts as a base for many local societies and organisations. For enquiries, contact Dronfield Town Council on Civic Hall Gosforth Lodge in Cliffe Park Coal Aston Village Hall The busy and friendly Village Hall, situated on Eckington Road, is an impressive S18 facility, which was renovated and extended in There are three rooms available for hire. These are used for a wide range of activities and available for regular or occasional hire at competitive rates. It is a popular venue for private functions, such as parties, dances, receptions and meetings, as well as Stamp Fairs, which are held monthly. The Main Hall will seat up to 150 theatre style and the Seminar and An unbeatable solution for any event Centrally located in the town of Dronfield, the Civic Hall is the perfect venue for all types of events including stage productions, film shows (16ft by 12ft cinema screen), collectors fairs, corporate meetings and family parties. Located in the Civic Centre just off the High Street there is ample free car parking. Facilities include a choice of three rooms for hire. The two smaller rooms accommodate up to 25 people each. There is tiered seating in the hall for 220 people or seating for 120 diners. There is a catering kitchen with constant hot water and bar facilities are available on request. For stage shows there are two dressing rooms with toilet facilities, light and sound systems. OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR EVENT 30 FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL US ON pam.barker@.gov.uk or visit the Town Council Office in the Civic Hall, Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD

31 Meeting Rooms can comfortably accommodate 40 people seated. The Village Hall also has WiFi and internet facilities and a bar is available by prior arrangement. One of the area s busiest live entertainment venues, events and concerts are listed on the Village Hall website and in the Village Voice s Dates for Your Diary, issued regularly in the Dronfield Eye. There are two car parks, with plenty of spaces available, and both the building and car parks are protected by floodlighting and CCTV. The popular annual Village Gala will be held on Saturday, July 4th, For more information, visit the website at or call For bookings and hire charges, call Gosforth Lodge & Cliffe Park Gosforth Lodge has a large meeting room, capable of seating more than 100 people, and a fully-fitted kitchen. The room hosts a number of parties, meetings and conferences and is large enough to accommodate bouncy castles, etc. Being situated in the park makes the venue perfect for children s parties. For more information or bookings, call the friendly team on or carole.dick@.gov.uk Also in Cliffe Park, there is an artificial football pitch for hire, 10am- 10pm weekdays, 10am-5pm Sundays. From per hour. Unstone Village Hall Administered by Unstone Parish Council, this smart venue at Crow Lane is home to diverse activities including a Luncheon Club, Bridge Club, performing arts, dog training and martial arts. With a kitchen and licensed bar, it is also a very popular place for private parties and celebrations. Details on Barlow Village Hall Used by many groups within the village, this popular Hall is also available for private hire. Activities include Aerobics, Barlow Young Farmers, Drama Group, Good Companions, Infant & Toddler Group, Karate Club, Old Time Dance, Play Group, Short Mat Bowls and the local WI. Bookings on DIRECTORY Holmesfield Church Hall Officially opened by the Duke of Devonshire in January 2011, St Swithin s Church Hall has provided a new local venue for events, with more space and storage. Contact Jenny Banks on for more information. Holmesfield Village Hall This purpose-built hall in the middle of Holmesfield was renovated towards the end of 2010 and boasts a new small hall, with underfloor heating, and added storage space in addition to its main hall, committee room and kitchen. Available for a range of activities and private celebrations, it is possible to hire just the new hall for small events, or together with the main hall for larger functions. Regular events held at the hall include keep fit, toddlers groups, Holmesfield Parish Council meetings, WI, farmers markets and gardening clubs. Details and bookings on Dronfield Sports Centre The magnificent, recently refurbished Sports Centre in the Civic Centre also has facilities for private hire. The venue was redeveloped at a cost of 3.4million. In addition to spectacular sporting facilities, the building also offers a meeting room, vending facilities and its main sports hall is a venue for the weekly Market. Details on Gosforth Fields Pavilion Gosforth Field Sports Association offers smart facilities for hire in its clubhouse. Fully licensed bar and on-site catering. Bubnell Road, off Stubley Lane Social Clubs Dronfield has several welcoming social clubs including, Dronfield Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane; Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club, Carr Lane; The Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, and Hilltop Sports & Social Club, Hilltop Road. Gosforth Lodge In The Heart of Cliffe Park, Dronfield Suitable for Parties, Meetings & Conferences Hall for 100 People Fully Fitted Kitchen Being situated in the heart of the park makes an ideal venue for children s parties Large enough for bouncy castles and other play equipment. There is also a refurbished artificial outdoor sports pitch for hire OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR EVENT FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL US ON carole.dick@.gov.uk or visit the Town Council Office in the Civic Hall, Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD 31

32 DIRECTORY Favourite places Where is your favourite place in the Dronfield area? Is it a vantage point that takes your breath away, a building that holds special significance in your life or perhaps you re happiest in your own back garden? Dronfield Eye s Deborah Wain posed the question to a group of local people and here s what they told us basis. The little ones get so much from this and have loads of fun while gaining knowledge of bible stories. My Christian beliefs keep me strong and give me hope for a better future for us all, not only in Dronfield but in the world in which we live in. We need to take care of what God has given us for future generations to enjoy and cherish. Eleanor Bennett, pupil at Henry Fanshawe School and Dronfield Eye columnist Alan Powell, chairman of Dronfield Musical Theatre Group SINCE appearing in a school play, I ve been hooked on The smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd. So my choice of a favourite S18 location is an easy one: the left-hand dressing room behind the stage of the Civic Hall. Why? Because it means I m involved in a production and donning make-up and costume ready to go on stage. The room is simple enough with work surfaces a bit like a kitchen; mirrors round the walls; a costume rail in the middle, chairs and a sink. But it is the atmosphere that gives the buzz. The noise of people checking their lines; the smell of the Leichner five and nine make-up sticks and the nervous excitement waiting for the loudspeaker announcement of Beginners, Act One. Tracey Ellin, District Commissioner for Girlguiding in Dronfield THIS is tricky for me as my time is given mostly to two special places. I do Brownies and Guides at Guideacre, featured recently in the Dronfield Eye, when we had completed the refurbishment due to large amounts of fundraising. It s a peaceful place and we re tucked away down a little lane, so the girls can play out safely on our field. We have fires and cook outside. The building looks out over field and, in the past, we ve seen lots of different birds, spotted wild flowers and done bug hunts. My second favourite place is St John's Parish Church. I love the history of the church and I never tire of the beautiful stained-glass windows. I enjoy listening to the choir as I can't sing myself - even the girls laugh with me when we sing camp songs! I take an active role within the church and I m a member of St John s District Church Council. At St John's, we have many groups with many different ages. Before life became very hectic for me as District Commissioner, I really enjoyed spending time with the Chattabox group who meet on a weekly 32 Tracey Ellin FOR me, a place that has special significance in S18 is Frith Wood, between Coal Aston and Dronfield. It s at the bottom of my grandparents road and so, when I was younger, on the days they looked after me, we would sometimes go walking there. Now, I still love going to the woods, particularly in the summer when the trees keep the wood shaded (if there s any sun) and my black Labrador, Boo, also enjoys himself quite a lot. However, he isn t too keen on waiting for all of the mud to be washed off him afterwards. My brother and I went sledging there when it snowed heavily a couple of years ago and I don t think I ll ever forget the look on the seven-yearold s face when he saw the steep slope and exclaimed, people have died going down there!. Thankfully, the consequence wasn t quite as severe but my friend and I did end up colliding with a bush, which hurt quite a lot!

33 DIRECTORY Summer or winter, the gardens at Ramshaw Lodge, Unstone, always look spectacular Jill Bethell, former GP and local charity champion ANYONE who knows me will immediately guess my favourite corner in S18, and know that it must be our garden at Ramshaw Lodge! It is the site of the old Unstone Collery from , when it was full of coal dust and grime, workers young and old, with the coal trains passing through taking Unstone coal and coke to London. Who could ever have imagined the beauty and tranquil peace in the same place 100 years later? My favourite time of year here is very early spring with the snowdrops in the grass, along the river banks, in the woodland garden, then the celandines, followed by the small Lakeland daffodils in the drive lawns, and the daffodils lining the paths through the woodlands. The sound of the Siscar Brook, joining the River Drone, and the waterfall all join the chorus of birdsong often so loud that I can t hear myself think. By April and into May, rhododendrons and azalias flourish, and are at their most dramatic and the Edwardian Rock Garden is at its best. The large lawn, once a grass tennis court, comes into its own in May and June, and is the perfect place for its annual charity events - open gardens, then the Rotary Club of the Drone Valley s jazz lunch followed by our annual garden party. September and October bring the wonderful warm soft autumn colours, with the red oaks, yellow maples, silver birches and bright azalia leaves and, finally winter comes with the sparkling white of the hoar frost and the snow, outlining every branch and twig, on the trees and shrubs. The garden seems to have everything partly formal, partly natural. There are many seats, many hidden peaceful corners, to sit and just enjoy your thoughts and the peace and beauty all around. As the saying goes You are nearer God s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth, and I agree. Elaine Ward, active community member and fund-raiser for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) I D have to say my favourite corner of S18 is The Peel Centre. It s where I meet every Monday afternoon with The Dronfield Singers and where I get together with The Quilting Bees every month. It s where I ve seen such wonderful exhibitions by the Photographic Society and heard the stimulating Dronfield Lectures. It s where we had our first Children s Craft Taster Day for arts@s18. It s where we warmed the mulled wine for the first Christmas at The Barn. I could also have said my favourite place is St Andrew s where my WI meets, where the Jubilate Singers practice and where we rehearsed The Armed Man which we put on at the Civic Hall on Remembrance Sunday I could have said the Civic Hall where, with my friends at Dronfield Twinning, we put on a quiz once a year in February and hold a craft fair in November. I could have said Hallowes Golf Club where Dronfield Inner Wheel meets. It was because of them that I was able to organise for CRY to screen 100 youngsters at Gosforth Fields in July, 2014, for undiagnosed heart problems. I could have said St John s Church where the community within a community supported me and my family after my son Neil collapsed and died in 1992, but I ve also had special times there singing with the Jubilate Singers and Friends of the Choir. My favourite places are where the very special people of Dronfield come together. I wouldn t be anywhere else. William Eardley, Vicar of Holmesfield IT may sound cheesy, but I suppose my favourite spot in S18 has to be the church in Holmesfield. Its location is stunning, on the ridge that overlooks Sheffield to the north and Chesterfield to the south. It s believed that there has been a place of worship here for over 1,200 years. The broken preaching cross in the churchyard is evidence that monks from Lindisfarne passed this way more than a thousand years ago. The present building, built in 1826, overlooks the green in Totley where England was united. The church s name of St Swithin, is after the Bishop of Winchester, who was the teacher to the King of Mercia and who signed the agreement with the King of Northumberland in Totley. This ancient division between Mercia and Northumberland still exists in the provinces of Canterbury and York within the Church of England. The view from the tower of the church is spectacular. On a good day, it s said that Lincoln Cathedral can be seen. When one looks to the west in late summer one can see the purple heather on the moors which is a magnificent sight. Many in Holmesfield have said that when the wind blows from the east in winter it feels as though it has come St Swithin s Church at Holmesfield straight from Russia. It s actually a fact that if one were able to travel due east at the same height as the church you would not encounter anything in your way until you reached a spot just south of Moscow, a distance of about 1,500 miles. It s said that the air in Holmesfield is always moving and may be the reason why many past residents have lived into their 90s and more! Looking south over the Cordwell Valley, one finds it hard to imagine that just over 300 years ago there were lead smelters in that valley. Looking north is the city of Sheffield and beyond. Holmesfield is not a traditional village as one might expect, but is made up of seven hamlets and the parish itself covers a very large area. It s blessed with several woods and numerous bridal paths and walking trails. It s in the countryside, just. Close enough to the city and town centres that surround it and also a gateway to the Peak District. I feel particularly blessed to have spent the past 15 years living in Holmesfield and can t really think of any place more pleasant to be. 33

34 Dronfield Street P A B C D 1 2 Left: Colourful Summer blooms in the Library Gardens Right: Plaque on Dronfield s landmark Peel Monument Dron Woodhouse 3 Gosforth Valley 4 Glen Vale 5 6

35 lan A-Z list of road names overleaf DRONFIELD Town Council E F G H Coal Aston Shaw Street St Philip s Church Super market MEDICAL CENTRE Super market Dronfield Highdale Fold Hill Top (Unmade Road) (No Vehicular Access) Hallowes (Unsuitable for Vehicles) Copyright: Dronfield Town Council

36 DIRECTORY Dronfield A-Z Street Index A D Glen Vale C4 Hollins Spring Ave E5/F5 Newstead Close B4 Shetland Road F5/6 Gomersal Lane E4/5 Hollins Spring Rd E4/5 Norburn Close B4 Shireoaks Road G3 Alexandra Road F3 Dalbury Road A4 Gorseybrigg C4 Holm Close B3 Northern Common A2/3 Smithy Croft B3 Allestree Drive B4 Dale Road F5 Gosforth Close D4/E4 Holmesdale Close G2 Snape Hill E3 Alma Crescent E2 Derwent Close F2 Gosforth Crescent D4 Holmesdale Road F2/G2 Alport Rise B4 Derwent Road F2 O Snape Hill Ln E3/F2/F3 Gosforth Drive B4/C5/D5 Holmesfield Road Snape Hill Close F2 Alton Close C5 Devonshire Close E5 Gosforth Green D4 (off Northern Common) Oak Dell H2/3 Snape Hill Cresc E2/F2 Anglesey Road F5 Draycott Place C5 Gosforth Lane D4/E4 A3/4/5 Oakhill Road G2/G3/H2 Snape Hill Drive F2/3 Appletree Drive F4 Drury Lane G2 Grange Avenue C4 Holmley Bank E2 Orchard Square B3 Snelston Close B4 Arundel Close B4 Dyche Lane G1 Grasmere Road C4/C5 Holmley Lane F2 Ormesby Close B4 Soaper Lane E2/3 Ashford Close B5 Oxclose Drive B4 Solway Rise B3 Ashford Road B5/C5 Oxclose Lane B4 Aston Close G2 I Southcote Drive G4 Southfield Drive G5 Avon Close F2 Ingleby Close B4 P Southfield Mount G5 Ivanbrooke Close B4 Southwood Ave E6/F6 Paddock Way F3/G3 B Stafford Close A3 Palmer Crescent F5/G5 Balmoral Crescent C3/4 K Stanford Road B4 Park Avenue F3 Stone Close G2 Barley Mews A3/4 Kendal Drive C4 Park Farm B3 Stone Road G1 Barlow Lees Lane D6 Kentmere Close C4 Parkgate G3/4 Stonelow Cresc G3/H3 Barlow View F6 Keswick Place C4 Patterdale Close D4 Stonelow Green F3/G3 Barnard Avenue H2 Kilburn Road A4/B5 Peel Gardens E4 Stonelow Road Barnes Avenue C3 Kiln Hill G2 Pembroke Road F5 F3/G3/H2/H3 Barnes Lane C3 Kipling Close G6 Pentland Rd B4/C3/C4 Stubley Close C2/D1 Beech Way F2 Pighills Lane F1 Beechwood Road E4 L Stubley Croft C3 Poplar Close G6 Stubley Drive C3 Beeston Close B4 Landseer Close D5 Princess Road F3/4 Stubley Hollow D2/3 Belton Close B4 Langdale Drive G2 Prospect Road G2 Stubley Lane C3/D3/E3 Bents Crescent G2 Lea Road F4 Stubley Place D3 Bents Lane G2/3 Leabrook Road A4/B4/B5 Q Summerfield Road F2 Birchen Close B4 Linden Avenue F2/G2 Birches Fold G1 Quoit Green F4/5 Summerwood Lane D2/3 Lindisfarne Road F5 Summerwood Place D3 Birches Lane G1 Links Road F6 Sycamore Avenue E2/F2 Birchitt View E2 Longacre Road E/F6 R Bowshaw E1 Longcroft Avenue B3 Radbourne Common Bowness Close C4 Longcroft Cres A3/B3 T B4/C4 Bradwell Close B5 Coal Aston War Memorial Longcroft Road A3/B3/C3 Ravensdale Road B4 Tay Close C3 Brookview Court E2 Great Croft B3 Lorne Close C3 Rembrandt Drive D5 The Avenue F3/G3 Brown Lane G2 E Green Cross F3 Lowry Drive D4 Repton Place A4 The Knoll H2 Bubnell Road C3 Eastfield Road G5 Green Lane F2/F3/F4/G2 Lundy Road F5 Reynolds Close D5 The Lawn F3 Buckingham Close B4 Eckington Road Green Lea A3/B2 Lynwood Close B4 Rockingham Close B4 The Ridgeway H2 Burbage Close B3/4 G1/G2/H1/H2 Greenacres Close G6 Romney Drive D4 Thirlmere Drive E3 Burnaston Close B4 Egerton Road F3 Greendale Walk F3 M Roston Close B4 Thornton Place B4 Burns Drive G5 Elm Tree Crescent E2/F2 Grisedale Walk D4 Machins Court E3 Rothay Close C5 Thorpe Avenue G1 Buttermere Drive D4 Elvaston Close A4 Manor Crescent E4 Rawlins Court G1 Trent Grove F2 Byron Close G6 Ennerdale Close C4 H Mapperley Road B4 Rubens Close D4/5 Turner Close D4 Eskdale Close C4/5 Marsh Avenue F2/3 Rydal Close C5 C F Haddon Close G3 Marston Close C5 U Caernarfon Road F5 Halfacre Lane H5 Meadow Close G1 S Ullswater Close D3 Caldey Road E5 Fairwinds Close E4 Hall Close B3 Melbourne Avenue A4 Callywhite Ln F4/G4/H4 Fairview Road E2 Salisbury Avenue F6 Ullswater Drive D4 Hallam Court F5 Mickley Lane A2 Carr Lane A3/B3/B4 Falcon Rise H2 Salisbury Road F6 Ullswater Park D4 Hallowes Court F5 Mill Lane F4/G4/G5 Cartmel Close C4 Falcon Road G2/H2 Scarsdale Close F5 Hallowes Drive F6/G5/G6 Millstone Close Ullswater Place D4 Castlerigg Way D4 Falkland Rise E5 Scarsdale Cross F5 Hallowes Lane F4/5/6 B4/C3/C4 Unstone Dronfield By-pass Cavendish Rise E5 Fanshaw Bank E4 Hallowes Rise G5 Montrose Place C4 Scarsdale Road F5 E1/D1/D2/D3/D4/D5/E6 Cecil Avenue F2 Fanshaw Road F3 Hanbury Close E5 Moonpenny Way E4 School Lane F4/5 Unstone Hill H6 Cecil Road E2/E3/F3 Farlow Road C3 Hardwick Close G3 Moorgate Crescent F5 Shakespeare Crescent Upper School Lane F4 Cemetery Road F5/G5 Farm Close G1 G5/G6/H6 Hartington Road F3 Moray Place C3 Chaddesden Close B4 Farwater Lane E4 Shaw Street G1 Hassop Close G3 Morley Close A4 V Chapel Yard E4 Ferndale Close H2 Sheards Close D4 Hatton Close C5 Chatsworth Place B3/4 Ferndale Rise H2 Sheards Drive D4 Vale Close F4 Hawkshead Ave C4 Chaucer Drive G6 Ferndale Road H2 N Sheards Way D4 Victoria Street D4/E3 Hawthorne Ave E2/F2 Chesterfield Road Field Close B2 Hayfield Close B5 Nairn Drive C4 Sheffield Road E1/2/3 E3/F4/G5/H5/H6 Firthwood Avenue H2 Netherdene Road E5 Shelley Drive G6 W Hazel Close G5 Chestnut Close G6 Firthwood Close H2 Netherfields Cres E5/F5 Sherwood Road B4 Hazel Court G5 Walton Close B3 Chiverton Close E3 Firthwood Road H2 Hazelwood Close B4 Warren Rise G2 Church Street E4 Fletcher Avenue E4 Heatherfield Close E5 Welbeck Close B3 Civic Centre E4 Ford Close E4 Heaton Close B4 Wentoworth Road B4 Coniston Road C4/C5/D4 Forresters Lane G1/2 High Street E4 Constable Close D5 Forth Avenue B3 West Street D3 Highdale Fold E5 Cowley Lane C5/C6/D5 Frithwood Drive G3 Westbank Close Highfields Crescent E5 F1/G1/G2 Croft Lea B3 Highfields Road E5/F6 Crofton Close D4 G Westbank Court F1 Highgate Lane F6/G6 Summer Westfield Road G5 Crofton Rise D4/E4 Gainsborough Road Hillside Avenue E5 Cromarty Rise B3 C5/D4/D5 Hilltop Road E5/F6 blooms Wilson Road G1 Wilson Street F5 Cross Ln, Coal Aston G2 Gardom Close B4 Hilltop way F6 at Windermere Avenue C4 Cross Ln, Dronfield F5 Garth Way E4/5 Hogarth Rise D5 Dronfield Windsor Drive B4 Cruck Close C3 Garth Way Close D5 Holbein Close D5 Cunliffe Street G1 Gelderd Place E5 Holborn Ave E3/F3/F4 Railway Wingfield Close A4 Wordsworth Place G6 Curzon Avenue E5 Gledhill Close E4 Hollies Close G6 Station Wreakes Lane E2/3 36

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38 DIRECTORY Give some of your time Dronfield Eye s teenage correspondent, Eleanor Bennett, a student at Henry Fanshawe School, suggests volunteering could be something to consider in 2015 I N the UK, around 28% of year-olds and 52% of year-olds volunteer each year. This can be anything from assisting at an out-of-school club to helping in a charity shop. There are many benefits to volunteering at all ages, however, in particular, young people can greatly benefit. Obviously, the main one is being able to help out a worthy cause, yet there are also many other benefits; some of these include a fantastic experience to put on your CV, an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and to use spare time beneficially. Also, volunteering is usually flexible and so fits in well around school work. I have volunteered on numerous occasions, including weekly volunteering at a charity shop and the library during summer. From this, I have met some fantastic people and had many opportunities. I asked another teenager, Amy Bakewell, 13, what her experiences of volunteering were like. She told me: Volunteering has pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and become more confident. It s a great way to get some work experience while having fun and meeting new people. Volunteering may also lead to paid work at a later time. For example, Katie Scarlett, 18, started volunteering aged 16 and now has a paid Eleanor Bennett: It s an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and to use spare time beneficially part-time position in the charity shop in which she works. Many teenagers say that they feel too young to volunteer and fear they will not be accepted, however, many charities and organisations will be extremely welcoming of any help although some organisations may only accept over 16s - this could be due to using cash tills. It is always worth asking if you feel volunteering is something you would like to try. I have found my experiences volunteering have all been highly rewarding and no matter if you volunteer for a day or weekly, you will be helping both yourself and others. Perhaps it is something to try for 2015! Do you need family law advice? If you are thinking of separation or divorce, or have any other family issues, please get in touch and we will do our best to help. Contact us to arrange your free 30 minute initial consultation. At Athi Law we offer a friendly, professional and efficient legal service at competitive rates. 7 High Street, Dronfield S18 1PX info@athilaw.co.uk Open Saturdays by appointment 38

39 Liz Olivia Mike Richard Selling property from our Dronfield office for over 28 years Our commitment to customer service has seen our Dronfield office nominated at the ESTAS awards. Here are a couple of our customer testimonials: It is rare these days to find a company that value Communication, however it appears that this is central to the staff ethos working within Dronfield. Communication was of excellence. On a scale of 1-10 for service excellence, Blundells Dronfield Branch are a 10 and I would have no hesitation to recommend their service to others. Just to say a big thank you for the friendly and efficient way the sale of our property was conducted. The ESTAS are the largest and long running awards in the UK property industry. The awards are unique as the only ones where winners are selected purely by their customers. Blundells are a household name in Dronfield and we have a fantastic office in the Civic Centre with the latest estate agency software and technology. Over 28 years in your local area we have built a wealth of experience and we are proud of our excellent customer service and intimate knowledge of the local market that time and time again provides our clients with the very best results was another extremely successful year, achieving the best possible prices for our clients. We are looking forward to 2015 and continuing to provide our clients with the best advice, marketing and personal service. Liz, our Branch Sales Manager has been with Blundells over 30 years, Olivia and Richard our Valuers have a wealth of knowledge locally and Mike founded Blundells 38 years ago. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding selling your property Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 1PD

40 DIRECTORY Big year for magazine With an important anniversary just around the corner, everyone at Dronfield Eye is looking forward to a busy and successful 2015 T HE year ahead is an important one for Dronfield Eye, with the tenth anniversary of our magazine looming in November. It seems like only ten minutes since we sent our first edition to press, but we ve been delighted to be at the centre of so many local events and activities over the past decade. When we set out in 2005, we said we wanted to see Dronfield Eye play an important role in the fabric of the S18 community, promoting the area and the achievements of its citizens. With the help of our readers and advertisers, we like to think we have met that challenge. Said editor Mike Firth: Everyone in our team gets a thrill out of publishing Dronfield Eye each and every month and we re delighted to have reached our tenth year. We know our magazine has made a difference to so many people including businesses which have successfully promoted themselves in our pages, worthy organisations which have been grateful to see their events publicised and thousands of residents of all ages who have had their achievements reported upon. Added Mike, who grew up in Coal Aston and attended Henry Fanshawe School: We ve been delighted to lend our support to worthwhile local events such as Dronfield Party in the Park, The Dronfield Barn Project, Dronfield Gala and Dronfield Charity Music Festival. We ve also organised many of our own events, including charity shows and the annual Coal Aston Scarecrow Festival. Dronfield Eye has, of course, also been happy to lend its support to 40 Lots more to read at Dronfield Eye local campaigners; the debate to upgrade the town s rail service began in our pages and we were also delighted to be associated with the call to save Dronfield Fire Station. The quality of Dronfield Eye has been recognised at a national level too, with Runner-Up accolades at both the 2013 and 2014 Independent Magazine Publishers Awards. The most recent award recognised the quality of editorial features in Dronfield Eye. This magazine - one of five local titles produced by Heron Publications - is delivered free of charge to 15,000 homes, businesses and organisations throughout Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse, Coal Aston, Holmesfield, Apperknowle, Barlow, Unstone and surrounding hamlets. Heron Publications also produce Active8 magazine in south Sheffield, Twist in Chesterfield, Wings in Wingerworth and Ashover and My Kind of Town, the local paid-for nostalgia magazine. More events and pictures from the S18 area are regularly featured on the Dronfield Eye facebook page which has a army of fans both near and far. Added Mike: A big thank you to all the local businesses, both large and small, which choose to advertise their products and services in our pages each and every month - and also to our loyal team of distributors who ensure Dronfield Eye is safely delivered to all the local letter-boxes, whatever the weather. Dronfield Directory 2015 is produced by Heron Publications Ltd, the company behind Dronfield Eye magazine. You can contact us as follows: 24 Hutcliffe Wood Road, Beauchief, Sheffield, S8 0EX. Tel: mike@eye.co.uk Website: Material is copyright and should not be reproduced without permission. Proud to be printed in Derbyshire by Buxton Press, Palace Road, Buxton.

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42 DIRECTORY Aid from 17th century fund The legacy of a Dronfield blacksmith, keen to give the poor of his town a step up, is still having a positive impact, more than 300 years after his death. Deborah Wain reports H UNDREDS of young Dronfield people starting out in their careers have benefitted from funds bequeathed by blacksmith Thomas Taylor, who died in The Thomas Taylor Foundation has recently given out its latest annual round of awards totalling 1,700 to 18 applicants. Although the scheme was originally set up to support apprentices, today it also helps young people meet the cost of study. The charity s chairman, Coun Graham Baxter, said: Recipients might only get a small amount but it can be a real help during an expensive time by helping them to buy books or equipment. It s great to think that young people are still benefitting all these years after Thomas Taylor left the funds. Thomas s blacksmith s shop was near to the corner of Church Street and High Street, where Taylor s Buildings now stand. In his will, the tradesman directed that all his property in Dronfield 42 Society targets environmental issues in 2015 A NOTHER busy year is in store for Dronfield Civic Society as it continues projects to protect and improve both the area s natural and man-made environments. The group has unveiled its five priorities for the future after celebrating its 25th anniversary in They are: Engaging young people with its work, especially through working with schools. Challenging activities which spoil the look of the town, including litter, fly-tipping, fly-posting and graffiti. Working and campaigning to protect the green belt and heritage assets and continuing to support sustainable and appropriate development in the town. Campaigning to improve the street scene and to make the area more pedestrianfriendly. Continuing to work with and support partner organisations and authorities to make the Dronfield area a pleasant and safe place in which to live. The Civic Society, initiated by Dronfield Rotary Club in 1989, has had only three chairs during its quarter-century Maureen Green, Bob Clough, and John Harvey - supported by a small committee, some of whom have served for many years. The group lists its five greatest achievements over the years as follows: Undertaking practical projects bulb and tree planting, installation of public seats, litter-picking, stream and river clearance, enhancing the townscape, including installation and maintenance of the ladles at the entrances to the town and cleaning Snape Hill steps. Monitoring and commenting on local plans and planning applications and campaigning against encroachment of the Green Belt as well as maintaining appropriate standards in conservation areas. Working with local authorities to improve road safety and traffic calming measures and supporting resident groups with particular safety issues. Participated with the County Council in a national decluttering campaign to reduce redundant signage around the town. Working in co-operation with other voluntary groups in the town, such as the Leabrook Valley Project, the Old Dronfield Society, the Friends of Dronfield Station, Dronfield in Bloom and the Community Payback Team of the Probation Service Promoting high standards in architectural design and townscape through the annual John Robert Clough Awards, for a significantly improved or new building, shop frontage or community project. Encouraging excellence in young people through the annual Young Achiever Award at Henry Fanshawe School. should go to the son and daughter of a kinsman of his in London and then to his brother James. The 4 rent for the property was to be paid yearly to James at the Market Cross in Dronfield. After the deaths of named heirs, Thomas Taylor asked that their inheritance should go to the overseers of the poor in Dronfield and their successors. The profits from it were to be used to fit out poor children of the town as apprentices to any lawful trade or trades in any place or places within the Kingdom of England. Awards are made using only the interest on the original funds and the amount recipients receive depends on the number of applicants. Applicants must be 21 or under at the time of the first grant but trustees have the power to continue the grant until they reach the age of 24. Applications should be made to the Trust via Dronfield Town Council. Coun Baxter said that, although in recent years there have been more young people receiving assistance with their education beyond school, the charity was seeing a resurgence in applications from apprentices. He added that numerous grateful recipients had written to thank trustees over the years. One recipient sent back the grant that they had received so someone else could benefit, he added. Have you received support from the Thomas Taylor charity and, if so, how did it help you with your chosen career? your story to deborah@heronpublications.co.uk or ring Dronfield Hall Barn opening T HE next 12 months are going to be the most momentous year for Dronfield Hall Barn on High Street since builders first moved in to construct it on That s because 21st century builders are on site again to restore the medieval structure to its former glory and at the same time build an extension sympathetic the original timber-frame structure. And towards the end of the year, Dronfield Hall Barn will again open its doors to the Dronfield community as it becomes the town s hub for a programme of arts, heritage and natural history activities. Food and drink will be served all day in the ground floor heritage suite and courtyards, whilst the main medieval gallery room is designed for meetings, dining and special occasion functions. The historic grounds will also be available for larger events and festivals. Bookings are now being taken for events from November 2015 and all See the website for more information and then call Mike on to discuss details.

43 DIRECTORY Valentine s Breakfast Sunday Lunches12-3pm every Sunday 1 course courses Courses Pie night 19th February 6pm-9pm - Choice of pie, mashed potatoes, mushy peas and home made gravy 6.95 Burger night 5th February 6pm-9pm from 6 Sausage night 26th February 6pm-9pm from 6.50 Choice of sausages including gluten free, mash & onion gravy. Lunchtime Special: Sandwich and Soup 5.00 Afternoon Coffee and Cake 3.75 Order breakfast before 10am Monday-Saturday and receive a free regular hot drink Upcoming Bistro Nights: 31st January, 13th/14th February and 14th/28th March - 3 courses pm-10pm Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 8.30am-5pm & Sunday 10.30am-3pm 3 Chesterfield Road, Parking nearby for up to 10 cars 14th & 15th February 9am-12pm 20 for two people All day breakfast or items off our menu, orange juice, tea or coffee Call to reserve a table Valentine s Bistro 13th & 14th February 6pm or 8.30pm 4 course set dinner 55 per couple (including a red rose for the lady) Call for menu details and to reserve a table vintagecoffeeshopandbistro Family run business Established in 1945 We are now offering free delivery of veg, salad and fruit boxes directly to your door For more information go to: 43

44 DIRECTORY Helping you prepare for the future... At Belmayne Independent, our mission is to help you plan protect and provide for you and your loved ones now and in the future. We believe clients are at the centre of our relationships. Each client s service tailored to individual needs. When planning for retirement it s worth noting that State Pensions may not produce the same level of income that you will have been accustomed to whilst working and it s important to start thinking early about how best to build up an additional retirement fund. You re never too young to start a pension - the longer you leave it the more you will have to pay in to build up a decent fund in later life. the future. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and Why not contact us to review your retirement planning? Our Services Pensions Investments Estate Planning Life Insurance Critical Illness Income Protection Care Cost Planning Business/Partnership Protection Tel: For information on our, offers,, and please call the surgery and our friendly, experienced staff will answer your questions. * subject to status Dronfield: Killamarsh: Dronfield: Killamarsh: Directors: J.A. Wakerley B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S. I.S. Lowe BVet Med. GPCert (ExAP). M.R.C.V.S.

45 DIRECTORY Doreen s a centenarian If you want to live a long and healthy life, Epsom Salts and an occasional tot of whisky are recommended by Doreen Wilson. She talks to Dronfield Eye s Deborah Wain A DRONFIELD resident born during the first Christmas of World War One has celebrated her 100th birthday. Although tumultuous events were taking place when she came into the world, Doreen Wilson feels she has enjoyed the best of times during her lifetime. Doreen was born the eldest of seven children in Sheffield, and spent much of her life in the city until moving to Dronfield Woodhouse nine years ago. She has one surviving brother, who lives in Cornwall. Doreen met her late husband, Gordon, a maintenance engineer, during an outing to the cinema and they went on to marry in Children are driving force for Fairtrade T Doreen has a son, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren who were among the guests at a party in her honour at Gosforth Sports Ground. While Doreen has sworn by Epsom Salts and an occasional tot of whisky over the years, she puts her longevity down to enjoying life. She loved to dance and played bowls until she was in her 80s. She is still a member of the Welcome Club. She said: I ve been lucky because I had a good husband and a decent life and never had much to worry about. I take everything as it comes. Of all the changes she s seen in her lifetime, it s the difference in the cost of living that has been most dramatic. She remembers her first factory job paid just six shillings (30 pence) a week! For her birthday on Christmas Eve, Doreen received a telegram from the Queen, many cards and flowers, and gifts including a hamper from Henry Fanshawe School. HE year 2015 will be Dronfield s fifth as a Fairtrade town and volunteers will be trying to encourage more businesses to back the campaign. Fairtrade status means that the community has made a commitment to supporting Fairtrade, and through it to support disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries. During Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place from 23rd February to 8th March, the Dronfield Fairtrade Steering Group will be asking local firms to support the initiative by stocking or providing Fairtrade products. Meanwhile, volunteers continue to work with several local schools and two of them - Northfield and Holmesdale - have now achieved Fairtrade status by meeting a number of criteria. The group s Mike Heap said: Children are our main drivers in terms of awareness as they point out Fairtrade products to their parents when shopping. Anyone interested in getting involved should Mike at mikejheap@yahoo,co.uk 45

46 DIRECTORY Church Directory Places of worship in the S18 district Barlow & Cutthorpe Methodist Church Apperknowle Methodist Church High Street Apperknowle, Dronfield Baptist Church Stubley Lane, Dronfield, Coal Aston Methodist Church Eckington Road, Coal Aston, Coal Aston Wesleyan Reform Church Cross Lane, Coal Aston, Cowley Mission Cowley Lane, Cowley, Holmesfield, Hilltop United Reformed Church Guideacre, Hilltop Road, Dronfield, Holy Spirit Church Stonelow Road, Dronfield, Oaks Christian Centre Lea Road, Dronfield, Pulse Congregation Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, St. Andrew s Church Pentland Road, Dronfield, St. John the Baptist Church Street, Dronfield, St. Lawrence Church Barlow, St. Mary's Church Crow Lane. Unstone, St. Paul's Methodist Church Green Lane, Dronfield, St. Philip s Church Falcon Road, Dronfield, St Swithin s Church Main Road, Holmesfield, Vine Christian Fellowship Holmesfield Village Hall, Holmesfield, St John the Baptist Church in Dronfield

47 DIRECTORY There s still time to make that reso olution! Want a New Year s Resolution that will keep your brain sharp but in a fun way? Maybe you d like to brush up on your Spanish or French, ready for a holiday abroad? Maybe you want to improve your conversation, or maybe you re a complete beginner? We talked to Charlie, who has recently se t up LingoLearners Ltd, to fi nd out more. She told us, many people have been put offf learning languages at school or have had negative experiences whilst abroad but I believe that anyone, of any age, can enjoy learning a language if tau ght in a fun and innovativ iv e way. I want to encourage mor e adult language learners, whatever their age! I have some over 70s in the same group as younger people and they all enjoy learning together.. We asked what was different about Ling olearners Ltd. Charlie said, I teach in small groups so that each person has the chance to practise in an encouragingg, non-intimidating environm ent where they feel confident to have a go! I also offer classes during the daytime as well as the evening s. My teaching experience over the years enables me to adapt the work to suit the learner s needs as not everyone learns in the same way. Charlie, who went to school in Dronfield & now lives in Norton is also planning to run interactiv e immersive language trips abroad. She wants to ens ure that learners have the best possible chance of using and improving the language skills they have learnt by pract ising in real life, everydayy situations. So make that resolution now and contact Charlie!! Learn a Language in 2015 with LingoLearners Ltd Spaces still available for French & Spanish classes starting at the end of January - All levels from beginners - advanced - Flexible days and times - Individual tuition or small groups Contact Charlie for more information lingolearnersltd@gmail.com We also offer - EFL tutoring - Business French & Spanish - Spanish Conversation - GCSE & A-Level exam prep - Intensive Revision Weekends - PGCE qualified language teacher - 14 years teaching experience secondary, primary, adult education, EFL - Primary MFL consultant & trainer - Fully CRB checked Ask us about our: Immersive Study Trips to Marbella, Spain Fully chaperoned language study trips abroad including flights, accommodation, tuition, tailored immersive experiences, excursions & more! The perfect way to practise your language skills LingoLearners LTD Language School & Private Tutoring Sheffield and North East Derbyshire Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 56 Snape Hill Lane Dronfield S18 2LG Independent family business, Est.1919 All types of funerals are catered for, including woodland burials, religious, non-religious 24hr service with private chapel of rest Pre-payment funeral plans Mercedes fleet, or alternative if requested Telephone day or night on or Home visits available Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors Private caring local family business who have lived in and supported the surrounding districts for four generations A personal and dignified family business that car es 47

48 DIRECTORY Courting finance T HE newly-refurbished Cliffe Park tennis courts were officially opened by the Mayor, Coun Liz Blanshard, in May last year and they are proving to be very popular and a great asset for the town, being well used all year round by players of all abilities. The resurfacing was funded with a grant from Landfill Tax Credits by Viridor Credits, an environmental body and independent charity. Every tonne of waste that is collected by landfill operators is subject to Landfill Tax. This came into effect in 1996 as a way to encourage local authorities and landfill operators to reuse, reprocess or recycle as much waste as possible before it reaches landfill. Included in the Landfill Tax Act was the Landfill Communities Fund, a scheme that allows landfill operators to donate a percentage of their Landfill Tax liability to an enrolled environmental body. This funding is used to support a wide range of community, heritage and environmental projects in the vicinity of landfill sites. Since its inception in 1996, over 1 billion has been spent on more than 32,000 projects across the UK. The Town Council s continuing programme of improvements in local parks and open spaces has over the past year featured the introduction of a fitness trail in Cliffe Park (above) and new play equipment at Dronfield Woodhouse (below) Situated within Cliffe Park serving breakfasts, lunches, high teas, piano afternoon teas, evening dining, craft groups and private party catering. Open Tuesdays to Sundays 9.30am pm, open later in the warmer months and during the evenings for special events. Food and Drink Finalist Vintage Rose Catering welcomes you to the elegant Tearoom in Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane Please contact us for further details. Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane Dronfield S18 2XP Tel: E: vintagerosecatering@gmail.com 48 Established 2010 Offering a wide range of speciality teas and coffee (which is freshly ground on the premises) supplied by local businesses. Owner Victoria bakes and produces everything in The Kitchen which also offers a new take-away food and drink service, ideal for Callywhite Lane businesses. Victoria also uses seasonal produce and changes her menus regularly. Try the breakfasts, lunches, afternoon tea, high teas, cakes, or why not pre-order one of her bespoke picnics ideal for sitting out in the park or enjoying in Derbyshire? The Tearoom is available for private room hire. Perfect for that party, business meeting or special event, the venue is available with or without catering and offers seating for up to 40 guests. With over 5 years experience in large scale catering you can be sure of the attention to detail and quality of service given. Bistro evenings and lots of exciting events and workshops are to be held in The Tearoom throughout the year. There is a great gift section where Victoria showcases local designers and makers products for sale thus supporting local small businesses too. With her love for crafts, design and everything home-made, Victoria runs a home-made club which includes cake and bake nights, craft nights and meet the designer events. Come on any first Tuesday of the month at 6pm to join. of Open: 10am - 5pm Tues - Sat NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATION - SEE PAGE FIVE My Kind Town High St, Dronfield S18 1PY A Gift to last all year long! Looking for a gift idea for Easter, Mother s Day or a Birthday? Take out a subscription to our local nostalgia magazine, My Kind of Town, and we will post the next four issues to a friend or relation anywhere in the UK for just 18. This award-winning publication is guaranteed to bring memories flooding back for anyone who lived through the good old days. Call our office on and order over the phone.

49 Looking good, feeling great Anyone seeking a new look or image for 2015 is in the right place as the Dronfield area has such a huge choice of hairdressers and beauty salons DIRECTORY Ladies walk-in service 9 x9 Room to let within our busy salon - enquire for details. Suitable for pamper room, alternative therapist, foot practitioner, etc. Full/Part-time stylist wanted enquire for details 3SL Dental, Stubley Lane, Dronfield, / Norfolk Row, Sheffield, Activ Physiotherapy, Bradway therapy.co.uk Dronfield Chiropractic Clinic, 37 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Kude, 57 Highfields Road, Dronfield Hilltop, Emma Keally, hair and make-up artist, / , emmakeally@hotmail.co.uk Keren Baines, Chiropodist, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Meadowhead Physiotherapy Clinic, Meadowhead, Monroes, 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Passion, Civic Centre, Dronfield, Scissor Sisters, The Forge, Church Street, Dronfield, Taylor Taylor Gents Hairdressing, 3 High Street, Dronfield, The Dental Practice, 41 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, / Tiger Lily Hair and Beauty, Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane, Dronfield, Five Rivers Fostering Today s the Day! Have you considered becoming a foster carer? Here are five reasons why you should apply to foster with Five Rivers: You have a spare room You are over 21 You have resilience and commitment You have a sense of humour You want to give something back So...What are you waiting for? Today s the Day to get in touch. Foster with us visit: or call

50 DIRECTORY Return River Drone to its former glory 50 Dear Dronfield Eye, CAN I ask the residents of Dronfield if they would be willing to join the Wild Trout Trust s Trout in the Town project? I like to walk down the banks of the River Drone in Dronfield and think it s a shame that some residents use the river as a dumping ground. I think if we joined together we could return the river to its former glory with trout and grayling swimming in the river as it flows through the town Trout in the Town is the Wild Trout Trust s programme that helps urban communities engage with and care for their local stream or river. Trout in the Town is looking for unloved streams and we want to help as many people as we can to restore and protect the wildlife haven corridors that run through the areas that we, as a society, have built on, in and over. More details at: Craig Mason Dear Dronfield Eye, I WOULD like to make comment on the failure of the gritting service we pay for on the evenings of 26th and 27th December. Snow was forecast well in advance, so no excuses - gritting should have been plentiful after last year. Bus route Cemetery Road and Hallowes Lane and the fire station on that road saw no gritters. On the 27th, a double-decker bus was stuck on Hallowes Lane; thank goodness for our firemen who came to the rescue. We are one of the highest rated places in NE Derbyshire but in bad weather ignored! Many thanks to the young man seen clearing the top of Palmer Crescent on his own. I hope the residents thanked him and gave him some Christmas cheer. Ann, Dronfield Dear Dronfield Eye, I HAVE recently received my copy of Dronfield Eye and am disgusted to see that some organisations want to make the Remembrance Day service shorter. It should not matter how long this service takes, just that we remember them. The organisations shouldn't be laying wreathes if this is how they feel. David, Dronfield Dear Dronfield Eye, I HAVE just read the latest edition of Dronfield Eye and I am disgusted with the request to speed up the Remembrance Day service. If the Scouts and other organisations cannot spare a few minutes once a year to remember those who sacrificed their lives for us, they shouldn't be laying wreaths. Well done the Town Council for continuing the remembrance service traditions. Shame on the people who requested this. Daniel Holmes, Dronfield What ideas do you have for the future use of these telephone boxes at Eckington Road in Coal Aston (left) and Oakhill Road? Ideas sought for phone boxes Moves are afoot to keep these two call boxes as part of the S18 landscape... but how would you like to see them used in future? T HE red phone box is one of Britain s most instantly recognisable icons but the rise of mobiles has left them unused and neglected. Communities have come up with some imaginative new functions for obselete kiosks under a 1 adoption scheme, including local information points and mini art galleries. Now Dronfield Civic Society is planning to take over two dilapidated local boxes and wants to hear your ideas. Committee member David Hallam said the boxes - in Coal Aston and at the junction of Dronfield s Oakhill Road and Falcon Road - are a quintessential part of British heritage. He said: Technically known as K6 kiosks, they were designed by Sir Giles Scott to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the coronation of King George V, in In order to retain these kiosks as heritage structures, Dronfield Civic Society is proposing to adopt them. BT will disconnect them, provide a repainting kit and any glazing required, and Dronfield Scouts and Guides are keen to help with the repainting. On completion, they could be made available for community use - a book swap immediately springs to mind - but we want to hear residents own ideas. Readers should their ideas to enquiries@civicsociety.org.uk Further information is available at Stone in love with walling RONFIELD and D District University of the Third Age, formed in October 2013, has established what they believe to be a world's first in U3A history - a Dry Stone Walling Group. Working in association with Rangers from the Peak Park, the group is acquiring the skills and knowledge to repair dry stone walls. Dry stone walling is both educational and has obvious health benefits from working in the fresh air and the group has completed a number of projects since it began. Completed work at Leam Wood, near Grindleford, in the heart of the Peak District

51 DIRECTORY chris fields design ltd kitchens bedrooms bathrooms studies Chris Peet, shown here with his barrow draped with football flags and toys Death of stalwart street sweeper A MOST familiar figure around Dronfield, Christopher Peet, died in December, with a funeral service taking place at Hutcliffe Wood Road, Sheffield. Chris worked for Dronfield Town Council for 36 years and most local people will have known him as the town s street sweeper for many years, pushing his barrow mile after mile around town. A staunch Sheffield United follower, he was also employed in other roles with the local authority. His other interests included Marilyn Monroe, rock music and beer and he was given the nickname Crispy due to his love of crisps. Chris was single and lived at Derbyshire Lane in Sheffield. Distributor dies A WELL-known member of Dronfield Eye s team of distributors, Peter Baxter, has died, at the age of 76. Peter delivered magazines to up to 800 homes in the Gosforth Valley for several years before had to give up his round due to ill health towards the end of He passed away at his home, which he shared with partner Gilly Edwards, on 13th December. Gilly initially took up the job of delivering the Eye in 2006 and Peter later joined her. The couple carried out deliveries together and even a heart by-pass operation in 2011 didn t keep Peter away from his rounds for too long. Gilly said: Peter enjoyed the job because he loved walking. We found that the best way to deliver the magazines was with an old children s buggy and people gave us their old ones. Peter carried on for about a year after I finished but it eventually became too much. Since Peter died, I ve received many cards and everyone has described him Peter Baxter as a lovely, gentle man. As well as delivering the magazines he used to collect money for St Luke s Hospice s lottery so people also know him that way or through his helping out at Dronfield Market. Dronfield Eye editor Mike Firth said: We were sorry to hear of Peter s death. He was a stalwart member of our distribution team and I m sure very many of our readers will remember seeing him out and about each month. Peter grew up in Sheffield and worked as a draughtsman at former engineering company Laycock s before moving to Padley & Venables where he was a quality manager when he retired. He had lived in Dronfield since 1969 and his other interests included motorcycles, cars, canals and gardening. His funeral was held at Sheffield's Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, on January 9th. Chris Fields Design Ltd offering a superb, bespoke in depth service from thoughtful and inventive design to professional project management and full installation of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. Choosing from a wide range of styles, colours and materials client s are able to create their own personal scheme. Projects have included garage conversions, chimney breast and party wall removal all to create a living space ideal for modern day living and life styles. A free survey is offered alongside a free quotation with home visits available during the day or evening. The showroom is open Monday to Saturday 10am until 4pm. Thursdays 10am to 1pm any other time by appointment. The family business designing for family living Contact Chris & Jen on Unit 23 lucas works, sheffield road, s18 2gg chris@chrisfieldsdesign.co.uk SNAPEHILL LAN E ALDI THE TILE STORE SHOWROOM HERE SHEFFIELD ROAD GK GROUP Opening times: Mon - Thurs 10am - 5pm Fri & Sat 10am - 4pm Any other time by appointment New year offers... Please ask for full details. Free dishwasher with kitchen installations. Free carpet with bedroom installations. 51

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53 Is paying for care fair? How to fund care for our aging population is a problem politicians are yet to solve. Nichola Carmichael, a wills and probate specialist at Dronfield solicitors Taylor&Emmet LLP, advises about forthcoming changes A S individuals, we are becoming increasingly aware that residential support may be necessary at some point and how to finance it is a major concern for those planning their future. The Government is introducing changes in April, aimed at streamlining the care system for the elderly and making the funding criteria fairer. Nichola Carmichael, a wills and probate specialist at Taylor&Emmet LLP, said: People are under the impression that the local authority will take their property to pay for residential care. This is not actually what happens, but the reality is most homeowners do have to sell up in the end. At the moment, anyone with capital exceeding 23,250 is required to pay for the cost of their own residential care. If you have assets of between 14,250 and 23,250, you will be asked for a contribution to the cost and those with less than 14,250 are funded by the state. From April, those Nichola Carmichael who need residential care, but have no capital other than the equity in their property, will be offered a Deferred Payment Agreement. This means the fees can be borrowed from the local authority and repaid from the resident s estate after death. The government is also introducing a cap on care costs, although it will not come into force until The upper and lower limits will increase to 118,000 and 17,000 respectively, with the intention that no one will have to pay more than 72,000 for care if they are of state pensionable age. However, certain expenses will not be included in the cap and residents will be expected to contribute towards daily living and any support not provided by their standard package. Nichola concluded: The care system is very complex and despite attempts to simplify the law, it is imperative people obtain legal advice when planning their estate and managing those of loved ones. For information about Taylor&Emmet s wide range of wills and probate services, telephone (0114) , visit or follow the firm on DIRECTORY Quality fresh food served every day Local & seasonal produce Light lunches Gluten free options Local cask ales Dogs welcome Monday -Saturday 12noon pm Sunday 12noon pm Main Road, Holmesfield, Dronfield S18 7WT With this coupon when you buy a slice of cake Valid until 14th February 2015 February Half Term Cupcake Decorating Classes Perfect for kids of all ages - only 12 9th, 10th, 12th & 13th February Limited places - booking essential! Payment required at time of booking The Snug Coffee & Cake House Gorsey Brigg Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8UE English Breakfast Tea or Filter Coffee 53

54 St Thomas of Canterbury School Introducing our new Nursery with places available for 3-4 year old children from September St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy for girls and boys of primary school age (3-11 years old). This is a really special place and a true learning community with shared values. The community is made up of our wonderful children, their families, our parishes and our committed team of staff. We are incredibly excited to be extending our age range as we are opening a nursery in September 2015 for three and four year old children. Our school was recently judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in all areas, including our Early Years Foundation Stage, where inspectors found that children make rapid and outstanding progress and enter Year 1 with development often higher than expected of children of the same age. Ofsted also confirmed that teaching across the school is outstanding because it is innovative, imaginative and inspires pupils to learn and expectations are very high and inspiring learning experiences support pupils to progress to a higher level. As headmaster of the school and a parent myself, I recognise that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. I would warmly encourage you to visit our school to see the high quality education we provide the children with and to experience our very special Catholic ethos. Please call Sarah or Anita in the school office to arrange a visit to the school and to collect an application pack. Telephone: or enquiries@st-tc.co.uk. Andrew Truby Headmaster Our Mission Statement At St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School we encourage, in all members of the community, a shared sense of awe and wonder as we grow closer to God. We foster creativity and inquiring minds, learning through collaboration and interdependence to become motivated lifelong learners. St Thomas of Canterbury School A Catholic Voluntary School Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, S8 7TR Tel: Website:

55 DIRECTORY Schools Directory One thing Dronfield and the surrounding district is particularly proud about is the area s schools E Singing carols at the switch-on of Dronfield s Christmas Lights are pupils from Stonelow Junior School DUCATION standards are comparatively high everywhere in S18 and the town s secondary school, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe, continues to enjoy excellent examination results. Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane, Dronfield, Barlow C of E Primary School Millcross Lane, , Dronfield Infant School School Lane, Dronfield, Dronfield County Junior School School Lane, Dronfield, , Gorseybrigg Primary School Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, , Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue, Dronfield, , Lenthall Infant & Nursery School Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, Meadowhead School & Language College Dyche Lane, Sheffield, Northfield Junior School Falcon Road, Dronfield, , Penny Acres Primary School The Common, Holmesfield, St Andrew s C of E Methodist Primary School Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road, Dronfield, , St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, Unstone Junior School Main Road, Unstone, Unstone St Mary's Infant School Crow Lane, Unstone, William Levick Primary School Smithy Croft, Dronfield Woodhouse, New homes for woodland birds C HILDREN at Dronfield Junior School have been putting up bird boxes in local woodland ready for the spring. The boxes were made by Dronfield Civic Society member David Hallam and then assembled and decorated by youngsters in class. 55

56 DIRECTORY Busy year ahead for CRY screenings A HEART screening campaign begun by a Dronfield woman following the death of her son will see hundreds more young people undergo checks in Retired teacher Elaine Ward has been raising money to fund tests on young people aged between 14 and 35 in a bid to detect any heart problems. The programme has been organised through charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) with funds raised for the Neil Ward Memorial Fund. Neil, a sixth-former at Henry Fanshawe School, died suddenly in 1992, aged 17. Elaine set up the fund in 2013 while president of Dronfield Inner Wheel Club. Since then, with the help of husband Ian, and supporters, Elaine has raised 19,000 to pay for a mobile cardiac unit to visit the area. A hundred young people were tested in Dronfield last year. This year, another 300 people will be screened at Chesterfield Football Club, on 11th July, at Gosforth Fields on 12th July and at Sheffield United Football Club, on 6th August. It s also hoped an event will be held in Rotherham. Undiagnosed heart problems cause the sudden deaths of at least 12 apparently fit and healthy people each week in the UK. Tests can identify problems, sometimes many years in advance of issues emerging. Elaine said there had been huge support for her campaign in Dronfield, including backing from local MP Natascha Engle. Elaine and Ian recently joined Natascha at a CRY Parliamentary reception in the House of Commons. Elaine said: The support I m getting for CRY in Dronfield is amazing. People really seem to identify with what I m trying to do and quite a few local organisations now have CRY as their charity of the year. I just want to get as many young people screened as possible as I think it's so important. Dronfield Women s Institute, among the groups to adopt CRY as their annual charity, recently presented Elaine with a cheque for the proceeds of a raffle at a soup and sweet lunch. For further information, contact Elaine on or elaineward49@btinternet.com. Marie Curie appeal M ARIE Curie Cancer Care is appealing for volunteers to help with Dronfield collections during its annual Great Daffodil Appeal in March. In particular, the charity is looking for collection hosts to co-ordinate the street and supermarket collections, including making sure collectors have collection cans and materials and collecting money at the end of the day. All volunteers will receive full training in the role and usually will coordinate up to ten collectors each day. Community Fundraiser, Sarah Phillips-Lord, said: We have a number of collection host roles available locally. No experience is necessary, just lots of enthusiasm! We're also looking for individuals to collect for a couple of hours during our Great Daffodil Appeal too, so ask for people to please get in touch if they can spare some of their time. To find out more, contact Sarah on , or sarah.phillips-lord@mariecurie.org.uk Valentine s event R OMANCE is coming to Dronfield Civic Hall with a Valentine s Day concert by Sheffield City Opera. Falling In Love, at 7.30pm on 14th February, will feature great love moments from opera and musical theatre. Tickets, priced 10, are available on the door or in advance by ringing Alternatively, book via the website at 56 Fast Track results speak for themselves If you re looking to be fitter and healthier in 2015, you want to make changes to your lifestyle that will stick. Matt Sanderson, owner of Woodlands Fitness Centre in Dronfield, helps people see through the quick fix solutions I S 2015 the year you take control? At Woodlands, we have never been fans the quick fix or latest restricting diet that you always see at this time of year; they promise amazing results but leave you back at square one by the end of January. For some time, Woodlands has been working on a different method, one that combines the benefits of bespoke exercise and nutrition, focusing on getting results and re-educating. This is based on the real science behind what we believe to be a healthier way of doing things. Our six-week Fast Track programme gives you the perfect opportunity to start 2015 on the right foot and get results, but more importantly it continues to do so throughout the upcoming weeks, months and years! When Woodlands began promoting Fast Track, we knew it would work and we knew people would benefit from it. However, we didn t really know how successful it would be. These are a couple of comments we have received: Six weeks later and one stone lighter, what more can I say? The nutritional knowledge I ve gained means I won t touch another low-fat or diet product again, safe in the knowledge I keep losing weight and will continue to do so. The results really do speak for themselves. The best part is that when you make the changes they stick, they become part of your life - no matter how busy it may be - and you have the ability to see through the quick fix or diet that make all the promises but often fall short, long term. Check out what previous Fast Trackers have to say about it all at For more information please feel free to call on or info@woodlandsfitnesscentre.co.uk

57 FAST TRACK your health & fitness in 2015 I originally came to Woodlands on a referral from my GP. The advice on nutrition and exercise I received meant over a 6 week period I lost 21 pounds! Before starting at Woodlands I wasn t able to walk to the end of my street, now 5 months on I walk on average 3 times per week out of pure enjoyment! I ve gone from 18st down to 14st 8lbs so it s definitely working and I ll continue to lose the weight over time. At this point my blood pressure has dropped to within a healthy range after years of it being high, and after spending the last 6 years on anti-sickness tablets 3 times per day I haven t had to use them for well over 6 weeks! What is FAST TRACK? 6 week commitment 10 x 30 min PT sessions Meal plan for each day Weekly shopping list Recipes for every meal Weekly 1-1 consultation Thanks Woodlands! Julie Gethin As an overweight 39 year old lady I felt quite low about myself. I nervously walked into Woodlands Fitness Centre to ask about the 6 week FAST TRACK plan they offer. WOW am I glad I did! 6 weeks later and 1 stone lighter what can I say. The menus put together for me are both tasty and filling. The 10 personal training sessions were tailor made to my ability. It was hard work but also fun and I am motivated to carry on and see the rest of the weight keep falling off. The way things are going, it won t be long until I get there! New Year Offer 185 Guaranteed results Sustainable long term approach No diet foods, drinks or supplements Thanks Woodlands! Sally Sawyer From the moment I Walked into Woodlands (after finally making the call!) I felt welcome. I was a bit apprehensive as I thought people would stare, judge and be a bit posy, I could not have been more wrong. As we walked into the gym everyone said hello, not posy, not clicky, just normal! Great. I am following the nutrition plan and learning all the time. I have lost well over 1 stone now and getting fitter and something I thought would never happen; enjoying going to the gym! If you are thinking of going to a gym, you could not do any better than coming to Woodlands; I wish I had come sooner! But my own hang-ups and reservations prevented me from doing so; don t let this happen to you! Standard memberships also available from 27 per month Thanks Woodlands! Wendy Sowter Your Health - Our Passion! DRONFIELD 61B Sheffield Road, Dronfield, Sheffield. S18 2GF T:

58 DIRECTORY It s a Dancin Party! More memories of lasts summer s Dronfield Party in the Park with Tony Christie, Johnny & The Moondogs, Motel California and Rule The World (Image: Claire Davidson) 4,500 donated L AST summer s big Party in the Park raised the grand total of 4,500 for good causes and the funds were handed over at the Civic Hall. The open-air event, organised by Dronfield Town Council and sponsored by Dronfield Eye, saw around 1,300 people gather in Cliffe Park to enjoy performances by headliner Tony Christie and tribute bands. Revellers took along picnic hampers, tables and chairs and had a fantastic time. The money raised was shared between Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, Sheffield Children s Hospital and the Mayor s of Dronfield s Charity. Delighted recipients are pictured, from left: Gemma Bower, community fund-raiser at Sheffield Children s Hospital, Town Mayor Coun Sue Allsop and Lucy King, community fund-raiser at Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity 58 The performance of Rule The World goes down rather well at the 2014 Party in the Park D RONFIELD S fifth summer Party in the Park promises to be a particularly lively event, with 70s rockers Showaddywaddy guaranteed to get everyone on their feet with their string of memorable chart hits. The midlanders, who were an almost ever-present act on Top of the Pops from 1974 onwards, are sure to delight the Cliffe Park audience with Under The Moon of Love, Hey Rock n Roll, Three Steps to Heaven, Heartbeat, When, You Got What It Takes, Dancin Party, Pretty Little Angel Eyes... and many others. Even better news is that, following their massive success last summer, the hugely talented Take That tribute band, Rule The World, have accepted an invitation to return to Dronfield for a repeat performance on Saturday, July 11th. They have performed far and wide since wowing last summer s Party in the Park audience - women in particular - and recently appeared on TV on The Graham Norton Show. The bill will also feature Planet Abba, a colourful, highly rated tribute act celebrating one of Sweden s greatest ever exports.a fourth act has still to be confirmed. Tickets for the 2015 picnic-style show are already selling well and are available either from the Dronfield Town Council office in the Civic Hall or from the GoLocalExtra outlet at Chesterfield Road. Prices are ( 25 on the day) and 5 for children under 12. Main charity beneficiary will be Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity. Further details on or check out Dronfield Party in the Park on Facebook.

59 DIRECTORY Kind Town My of Nostalgic reflections of bygone Sheffield Issue 15 now on sale locally from GoLocal Extra, Wards Garden Centre, The Forge, Ferndale Garden Centre, The Holmesfield Just 4.99 of NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATION - SEE PAGE FIVE My Kind Town 4.99 It s Showaddywaddy Under The Moon of Love Three Steps To Heaven Dancin Party Hey Rock N Roll Pretty Little Angel Eyes A Little Bit of Soap When You Got What It Takes Heartbeat PARTY IN THE PARK 2015 Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane. Saturday, July 11th. Gates Open 4pm. Plus Fabulous Tribute Acts PLANET ABBA (Abba) and RULE THE WORLD (Take That). Further act to be announced. TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Available from the Dronfield Town Council office at the Civic Hall & GoLocalExtra, Chesterfield Road. Tickets cost if bought in advance ( 25 on the day) and 5 for children under 12. Tel: This is a picnic-style concert in beautiful Cliffe Park with no seating or cover provided. You are welcome to bring your own food & drink onto the premises and there will be additional catering on site as well as a bar. No barbecues, open fires, garden flares, windbreaks, gazebos or tented structures allowed. Assistance dogs only. Dronfield Town Council Sponsored by EYE Charity Reg No: Lots more to read at Dronfield Party in the Park 59

60 DIRECTORY Hake Fillet, from the menu at The Angel, Holmesfield Tuck into great snacks and sumptuous meals at these local venues Food & Drink Guide D RONFIELD and the surrounding district is well blessed with a number of quality coffee shops, restaurants and pubs serving rather delicious meals and special snacks. Here are some of the Dronfield Eye favourites: Castle Inn, Twentywell Road, Bradway, Coffee Central, 6 High Street, Dronfield, Deli-Licious, 7 Greendale Shopping Centre, Dronfield. Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel & Restaurant, Chesterfield Road South, Sheffield, Dronfield Arms, 91 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield. Ferdinando s Italian Restaurant, 352 Meadowhead, Ferndale Coffee Shops, Dyche Lane, Coal Aston, and The Forge. Green Dragon, Church Street, Dronfield, Horse & Jockey, 273 Sheffield Road, Unstone, Hub Cafe, 99 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield. Manor House Hotel & Restaurant, High Street, Hyderabad Nawabs Indian Restaurant, 51, Sheffield Road, Dronfield, Sandpiper Hotel and Restaurant, Sheepbridge, , The Angel at Holmesfield, Main Road, Holmesfield, Home-made pies are one of the temptations at Dronfield s Vintage Coffee Company & Bistro The Inn at Troway, Snowdon Lane, Troway, The Old Pump, Hackney Lane, Barlow, The Rutland Arms, Cowley Bar, 96 Main Road, Holmesfield, The Snug Coffee & Cake House, Gorsey Brigg, Dronfield Woodhouse, The Talbot, Stubley Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Vintage Coffee Company & Bistro, 3 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Vintage Rose Catering & Tearoom, Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield,

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