Dronfield Eye Issue 160 - 2019 Annual Directory issue

DRONFIELD
Directory 2019
EYE
Published by
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Town Council
Essential
information
and listings
150
PAGES
for everyone living
and working in S18
A-Z Guide to Organisations
Street Map of Dronfield
Famous Local Folk
Sporting Directory
Essential Numbers
Dronfield Arts Festival
Defibrillator Locations
Local Schools Guide
Wedding Ideas
Motoring Directory
Much, Much More!
Dronfield, Holmesfield, Gosforth Valley, Hilltop, Coal Aston, Apperknowle,
Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesdale, Hundall, Unstone, Hallowes, Barlow,
Unthank, Cowley, Millthorpe, Troway, Cutthorpe and beyond

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Thank you Dronfield!
For the 3rd year running
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Agent 5
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Agent 4
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2018
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Others
Agent 3
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Sales agreed reports for all
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Tim Heaton is our Director
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What’s inside this publication
T
HIS 150-page directory to local life is the largest
publication ever produced by Heron Publications
Ltd, the company behind Dronfield Eye magazine.
Inside, you will discover all manner of information which
is invaluable to anyone living or working in the S18 area and
beyond.
If you want to join a local group or society, we have all the
contact information you could wish for; if you need to get in
touch with your local councillor, MP, school or church, this
Directory is the place to look.
We are delighted to say that the 2019 Dronfield Directory
has once again been sponsored by Dronfield Town Council.
We thank them for their support and also the hundreds of
businesses, both large and small, advertising their goods
and services in our pages. Local businesses keep our
town’s economy ticking over, so please support them
wherever you can.
And do keep this Dronfield Directory close at hand to
enable you to refer to it throughout 2019.
So put on the kettle, sit back and relax and read all about
what the Dronfield Eye area has to offer in the year ahead.
We hope you enjoy this Directory.
Dronfield Directory 2019 is produced by Heron Publications Ltd,
publishers of Dronfield Eye, and is the only magazine delivered
free of charge to all homes and businesses in Dronfield, Coal
Aston, Holmesfield, Dronfield Woodhouse, Hilltop, Gosforth Valley,
Apperknowle, Hundall, Holmesdale, Unstone, Hallowes, Barlow,
Cowley, Millthorpe, Troway, Cutthorpe, Unthank and beyond.
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next year’s Dronfield Directory,
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No 160, Feb 2019 Printed in Derbyshire by Buxton Press.
Welcome to this Directory: P6
Somewhere to Turn: P10-11
Local Representatives: P12-13
Dronfield’s Referendum: P14
S18 Venues for Hire: P16
Dronfield Town Councillors: P20-21
A-Z Organisations Directory: P22-33
A-Z Sporting Directory: P36-39
Our Lovely Ladles: P42-43
Church Directory: P44
Schools Directory P48-55
Events Guide: P56-63
Town’s Famous Names: P78-79
Dronfield’s Golden Frame: P82-83
Town Council News: P86
2019 Wedding Guide: P90-94
Homes & Gardens Guide: P96-105
Food & Drink Guide: P108-115
Motors Directory: P120-125
At Your Service: P132-135
Defibrillator Check: P136
Dronfield Street Guide: P146-148
Editor: Mike Firth; Editorial: Deborah Wain; Research: Fiona Armitage, Niamh Casey; Advertising Sales Manager: Sarah Ashley; Advertising Sales: Emily Hill, Tracy Stacey;
Design: Helen Firth; Accounts: Janice Gee, Rachel Gee; Distribution Manager: Gary Pavey; Administration: Michelle Cashmore, Fiona Armitage.
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Dronfield Directory 2019
Welcome to this Directory
From Dronfield’s Town Mayor
From our Member of Parliament
O
Coun Philip
Wright, Town
Mayor of Dronfield
UR ancient Derbyshire town, with its well recorded history,
is a place in which Dronfeldians are very proud to live.
There are so many interesting facets to the town which tries hard to
keep its own identity with its very special Green Belt areas. These
surround its perimeter from the industrialised cities of South
Yorkshire and other towns of north Derbyshire.
The Peel Monument, situated at the top of the High Street in the
major of the three conservation areas, is unique to Dronfield, and
since it was erected in 1854 in recognition of the Repeal of the
dreadful Corn Laws Act, it has become synonymous with our town.
The town is closely placed to the Peak National Park with all of its
splendid natural beauty, but in close proximity to the south is the old
market town of Chesterfield and its church with its famous Crooked
Spire. Equidistant to the north is the city of Sheffield, the UK's fourth
largest city, world renowned for its manufacture of steel and cutlery.
We have close links to the major motorway routes leading to the
north, south, east and west and, thanks to the Friends of Dronfield
Station, the local railway station based right here in town now has
links to all the major cities, towns and airports throughout the
country.
Apart from major hospitals, and sadly, now banks, which are all
based in both Chesterfield and Sheffield, we do have right here within
Dronfield virtually everything else. This includes all the necessary
doctors, dentists, opticians, pharmacists, post offices, solicitors,
supermarkets and sports facilities, a dozen schools and a similar
number of churches, all of which work closely together, not forgetting
all the pubs and eating establishments.
Importantly, there are also all the numerous more specialist
independent retail establishments such as butchers, bakers and
candlestick makers, to name just a few.
Our town of Dronfield has so many organisations, societies and
clubs, so that is why this publication - the 2019 Dronfield Directory -
really is worth retaining as a point of reference to all the local
amenities and organisations. Just thumb through the A-Z section to
see what is on your own doorstep.
The brilliant, locally published, monthly magazine, ‘Dronfield Eye’,
keeps all the residents fully informed with what goes on. not only
within Dronfield itself, but also in many of the surrounding villages.
But it is the friendliness and warmth of the people that really makes
Dronfield tick, and what it is today. My wife Pauline and I really do
feel extremely honoured and privileged to be able to represent all the
residents as your Town Mayor and Mayoress during our second year
of civic duty.
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A
Lee Rowley MP
for North East
Derbyshire
S 2019 begins, it’s great to be able to write a few words
again in this annual Directory which I know is valued by so
many residents across the Dronfield area.
In a few months’ time, it will be the two-year anniversary of my
election as Dronfield’s Member of Parliament and the town
continues to amaze me with its community and civic life.
Every week, I see wonderful examples of community spirit across
Dronfield, hugely dedicated voluntary organisations and charities
doing great work and real involvement from residents trying to make
the town better.
It’s a real privilege to be able to see all the work that goes on and
to be able to support it in some way as your MP.
Highlights in the last year have included a ‘thank you’ tea party for
Barnardos volunteers in the Peel Centre, welcoming Gorsey Brigg
Primary pupils to Westminster, seeing the new exhibitions at The
Barn, supporting the town Christmas lights switch-on, speaking at
the Civic Society’s Annual Lecture, opening the Rotary Walk in Coal
Aston, attending the Eco evening at the Baptist Church, running in
the Dronfield 10k, discussing issues with businesses on the Civic
Parade and supporting the CRY event at Gosforth Fields in the
summer.
I’m also hugely grateful for the hundreds of people that came to the
first Community and Senior Citizens’ Fair in Coal Aston in the Autumn.
It’s been a pleasure to be able to support local organisations and
residents, and I look forward to continuing in the coming months too.
Of course, Dronfield, like everywhere in North East Derbyshire, has
had its challenges in the last year and you have come together, as
ever, on issues as diverse as greenbelt, speeding, post office relocations,
banks and fracking.
Some of these – like the restoration of ‘cashback’ at Sainsburys – we
have won. Some we are still fighting on. Yet it is the commitment and
vigour of residents on each of these issues which makes Dronfield so
special. Many thanks all of your hard work in the last year.
And, in the coming year, we can already see some of the
opportunities and challenges we will have.
There will be more conversations no doubt on the greenbelt and
banking and newer discussions, such as on HS2, are likely to come to
the fore.
Whatever happens, I’m looking forward to continuing to work with
residents and thank you again for all the work you do across the year
to make your town even better. I look forward to seeing you around
the town!

34 CHESTERFIELD ROAD,
DRONFIELD, S18 2XB
01246 419993
dronfield@stavesestateagents.co.uk
212 White Lane, Gleadless
SHEFFIELD, S12 2GL
0114 3992777
gleadless@stavesestateagents.co.uk
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WOODSEATS, S8 0SQ
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info@stavesestateagents.co.uk
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“James and the team at Dronfield were fantastic throughout, helpful,
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During
A
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of H2O Bathroom Solutions’ latest transformation project.
Elaine Blair moved in to her three-bedroom home, built in stone at the end of the Second
World War, around five years ago.
The property has a downstairs toilet and a shower room, along with the main bathroom
upstairs. It was the latter ageing room that Elaine wanted to both upgrade and futureproof.
While, of course, some distance from H2O Bathroom Solutions’ showroom at
Meersbrook, Elaine knew of the company’s excellent reputation as she has friends who
live in Dronfield who had read about them in this magazine.
She made the trip over to Sheffield and director Richard Hardy talked her through the
various products available, taking on-trend patterned grey tiled flooring as the initial
inspiration for the eventual design.
Elaine is lucky – of course to live in such a beautiful part of the world – but also in that
she has a large enough bathroom to offer the option of double the luxury; a bath and a
spacious walk-in shower.
Natural textures and a grey and white palette have come together perfectly and are
complimented by blush pink paint on the walls.
Standout features include waterproof panelling in the shower for easy cleaning, a touch-
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activated mirror and a vanity cabinet with a handy deep, soft-close drawer.
Both the bath and shower have hand-held shower heads and have also
been fitted with grab rails.
The shower also has a pull-down seat to provide Elaine with the peace of
mind that she will be able to use her bathroom long into the future.
Elaine is thrilled with her new-look bathroom and she emphasises that
the whole process of achieving it ran smoothly from start to finish.
She said: “Richard and the team made sure that everything was wellplanned
and taken care of, so I didn’t have even a moment’s anxiety.
“They put sheets down everywhere and most of the days they had
finished by 3pm so I had the rest of the day. In terms of organisation, I
can’t fault it.
“They were just really nice guys and even did a couple of little repairs for
me such as fixing my bedroom door so it shuts properly!”
After the work was completed, Richard visited Elaine to make sure
everything was spot-on and that she was happy.
Elaine concluded: “Everyone involved was great and they really deserve
good publicity.”
Richard and fellow director Martin Price are now into their second decade
of running H2O and together with their expert team estimate they have
transformed well-over 2,000 rooms.
The company offers tailor made bathrooms to suit any budget with the
promise of attention to detail at both the design and planning stage right
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In need of advice and support?
Here are some numbers to point
you in the right direction
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 9177650.
Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service
08453 084010 & 01246 206514.
Al-Anon/Alateen
For those affected by someone's drinking.
0207 4030888.
Drugs Helpline, Frank
0300 1236600.
Derbyshire Substance Misuse
0300 1231201.
Gamble Aware
08088 020133.
Narcotics Anonymous
0300 9991212.
Ageing
Age Concern Chesterfield and District
01246 273333.
Derby and Derbyshire Age UK
01773 768240.
Dronfield 50+ forum (online)
01629 532446.
Dronfield 2gether
01246 417432 (Shelley Hinson)
Animals
Chesterfield and District Cats Protection
01246 802919.
Dog Wardens
01246 231111.
RSPCA, Chesterfield
01246 273358.
RSPCA, Sheffield
0114 2898050.
RSPCA Cruelty Line
0300 1234999.
Carers
Carers Direct
0300 1231053.
Derbyshire Carers Association
01773 833833.
Child Protection
Childline
0800 1111.
NSPCC Child Protection
0808 8005000.
Citizens’ Advice
NE Derbys Citizens Advice
0300 4568437.
Crime and Courts
NE Derbyshire & Dales Magistrates
Court
01246 224040.
Somewhere
to turn
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111.
Crown Prosecution Service
0115 8523300.
Derbyshire Victim Support
0800 6126505.
National Domestic
Violence Helpline
0808 2000247.
North Derbyshire
Women’s Aid
01246 540444.
Police
Non-emergency 101.
Emergency 999.
Sexual Abuse &
Incest Line
01246 559889.
Stop Hate UK (hate crime)
0800 138 1625
Witness Service
01246 246531.
Witness Care
0300 122 8179.
Women’s Aid
The Elm Foundation
01246 540464.
Debt
Christians Against Poverty
Debt advice. 0800 328 0006/07761
925226 (Judy Heap)
National Debtline
0808 8084000
Business Debtline
0800 1976026.
Disability
British Deaf Association
020 7697 4140, 07795 410 724 (text).
Deaf and Hearing Support
01246 555934.
Disability Derbyshire Coalition for
Inclusive Living
01773 740 246.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
0345 1430221.
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
0114 272 2757.
Sight Support Derbyshire
01246 551727.
Environment
Abandoned Vehicles
01246 231111.
Environment Agency Incident Hotline
0800 807060.
Floodline
0345 9881188.
0345 6026340 (for hard of hearing).
Fly-Tipping
01246 231111.
Gas Leaks
0800 111999.
Noise Issues
01246 231111.
Funeral Directors
Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd
01246 413205 / 290205.
GM Lunt
0114 2745508.
John Heath & Sons
01246 433872.
Spire
01246 221555.
Health
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire
Royal Hospital
01246 277271.
Derbyshire Asbestos Support
01246 380415.
Diabetes UK, Chesterfield
& North Derbyshire
Elaine and Alan Kirk, 01246 233539.
Dronfield Sexual Health
01246 299949
Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 8080000.
Meningitis Now
01453 768000.
0808 8010388.
National AIDS Trust
0207 8146767.
National Blood Service
0300 1232323.
Nenna Kind Cancer Support Centre
01246 555514
NHS 111 Service
111.
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Tinnitus Support Group
01246 380415.
Stop Smoking
0300 1231044.
Derbyshire Specialist Stroke
Services Centre
01246 855350.
Emotional Support
Anxiety UK
0844 4775774.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
(for men)
0800 585858.
Cruse Bereavement Care
01246 550080.
National Self-Harm Network
0800 6226000.
Samaritans
116123.
Sane Line
0300 304 7000.
The Silver Line
For older people. 0800 4708090.
Missing People
116000.
Housing and
Homelessness
Council Tax: North East
Derbyshire Council
01246 231111.
Rykneld Homes
Council housing enquiries.
01246 217670.
Housing Options
01246 231111.
Pathways
Homelessness support. 01246 498204.
Shelter
Homelessness. 0808 800 4444.
Jobs
Job Centre Plus
0345 6043719.
Life-Limiting Illness
Ashgate Hospicecare
01246 568801.
Bluebell Wood
Children’s Hospice
01909 517360.
Helen’s Trust
01629 812759.
St Luke’s Hospice, Sheffield
0114 236 9911.
LGBTQ+
Derbyshire LGBTQ+
01332 207704.
Relationships
Family Lives
0808 8002222.
Relate
01246 231010.
Travel
National Express
03717 818181.
National Rail Enquiries
0345 7484950.
Traveline
0871 2002233.
Volunteers
Derbyshire Voluntary Action
01246 555908.
Links
01246 274844.
RVS
Angela Rhodes, 01246 261080.
Welfare Support
Derbyshire Welfare Benefits Helpline
01629 531535.
Foodbank
07939 950713.
Young People
Derbyshire Youth Inc. Careers Advice
07717 303855 (Wendy Leigh)
Thomas Taylor Charity
Support for young people in education
and apprenticeships. 01246 418573.
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Local Representatives
If you need to contact your local
council, MP or Member of the
European Parliament, here’s
the information you require
Derbyshire County Council
Responsible for education, social services, libraries, highways,
street lighting, consumer protection, police and fire service.
County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. Telephone the Call Derbyshire
Contact Centre on 08456 058 058 between 8am and 8pm,
Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 9.30am to 4pm. Tel: 01629
736200. Fax: 01629 533295. Minicom: 01629 533240.
contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk derbyshire.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Councillors
Dronfield East Ward
(Snape Hill, Hilltop, Hallowes, Unstone and the Handleys)
Coun Alex Dale, Con, The Mill House, Mill Lane, Unstone,
S184DD.
Tel: 01246 391395, 07970 741691.
alex.dale@derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield West and Walton Ward
(Gosforth Valley, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield,
Barlow, Cutthorpe, Old Brampton and Holymoorside)
Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield,
S18 1NJ.
Tel: 07970 741781. angelique.foster@derbyshire.gov.uk
Eckington and Killamarsh Ward
(Coal Aston, Marsh Lane, Eckington, Renishaw, Killamarsh
and Norwood)
Coun Diane Charles, Lab, 61 High Street, Killamarsh,
S21 1BJ. Tel: 0114 2482975, 07969 145625.
diane.charles@derbyshire.gov.uk
Brian Ridgway, Lab, 95 Carrwood Road, Renishaw, S21 3UF.
Tel: 01246 430035, 07789 947335.
brian.ridgway@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, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42
6NG. Main offices open between 9am and 5pm Monday to
Thursday and between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Fridays. Tel:
01246 231111. Text messages: 07800 002425. Lines open
8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am-1pm Saturdays. Also
one-stop shop at Dronfield Sports Centre. ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coal Aston Ward
Coun Alex Dale, Con, The Mill House, Mill Lane, Unstone,
S18 4DD . Tel: 07515 261786, cllr.dale@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Gareth Hopkinson, Con, 130 Snape Hill Crescent,
Dronfield, S18 2DR. Tel: 01246 233108, cllr.hopkinson@nederbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield Woodhouse Ward
Coun Mark Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ.
Tel: 07803 902698, cllr.mark.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Roger Hall, Con, 3 Oakhill Road, Dronfield, S18 2EJ. Tel: 01246
290009, cllr.hall@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Gosforth Valley Ward
Coun Alan Powell, Con, 18 Hanbury Close, Dronfield, S18 1RF.
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Tel: 01246 415679, cllr.powell@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Michelle Emmens, Con, 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield,
S18 1ST. Tel: 01246 410253, cllr.michelle.emmens@nederbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Richard Welton, Con, 5 Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield
Woodhouse, S18 8YW. Tel: 07770 780 642, cllr.welton
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Dronfield North Ward
Coun Graham Baxter MBE, Lab, 8 Pembroke Road, Dronfield.
Tel: 01246 415514, cllr.baxter@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Christine Smith, Lab, 39 Drury Lane, Coal Aston.
Tel: 01246 419944, christine.smith@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield South Ward
Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield.
Tel: 01246 290796, cllr.angelique.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Liz Blanshard, Con, 116 Hill Top Road, Dronfield, S18 1UN.
Tel: 01246 419830, cllr.blanshard@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Kevin Tait, Con, 6 Westfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1YE.
Tel: 07855 379 111, cllr.tait@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Barlow & Holmesfield Ward
Coun Carol Huckerby, Con, Lark Rise, New Road, Millthorpe, S18 7WN.
Tel: 01142 890468, cllr.huckerby@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Unstone Ward
Coun Rosie Smith, Lab, 39 Drury Lane, Coal Aston, S18 3AP.
Tel: 01246 419944, cllr.rosie.smith@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward
Coun Michael Gordon, Lab, 11 Pennywell Drive, Holymoorside.
Tel: 01246 567570. 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. Town Clerk, Civic Hall,
Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD. Tel: 01246 418573.
townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk dronfield.gov.uk Council leader: Coun
Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield. Tel: 01246 290796,
Cllr.AngeliqueFoster@dronfield.gov.uk
Barlow Parish Council
Acting Clerk to Parish Council: srobarlowparishcouncil@gmail.com
barlowparishclerk@sky.com
Brampton Parish Council (Cutthorpe)
Clerk to Parish Council: Liz Boswell. Tel: 07758 460757. brampton
parishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk
Holmesfield Parish Council
Clerk to Parish Council: Liz Boswell. Tel: 07758 460757. holmesfield
parishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk
Unstone Parish Council
Parish Clerk: Jacqueline Clayton. Tel. 01246 414550.
clerk@unstone.org.uk unstone.org.uk
Derbyshire Association of Local Councils
Church Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4EY.
Tel: 01629 824797
Member of Parliament (NE Derbyshire)
Lee Rowley MP, Con, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.
Constituency Office: Eckington Business Centre, Market Street,
Eckington, S21 4JH. Tel: 01246 439222.
Members of the European Parliament
Jonathan Bullock, Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy.
Tel: 00 322 284 5764. jonathan.bullock@europarl.europa.eu
Margot Parker, UKIP. Tel: 01536 204503. margot.parker@
ukipeastmids.co.uk
Emma McClarkin, Con. Tel: 01858 419709. emma.mcclarkin@europarl.
europa.eu
Rory Palmer, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and
Democrats. Tel: 0115 922 9717 office@rorypalmer.org
Rupert Matthews, Conservatives and Reformists Group.
Tel: 00 322 284 5598. rupert@rupertmatthews.org.uk
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Hardyal Dhindsa, Lab. Tel: 0300 122 6000.
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Neighbourhood
Plan Referendum
due in 2019
If you live in Dronfield and are
on the Electoral Register, you will
soon be invited to vote on a document
which will outline a strategy for the
future of our local community
I
T seems everyone has been talking about
holding a referendum... but here in Dronfield
we will soon be staging one of our own.
Over the last two years, a steering group, chaired
by Coun Angelique Foster, has co-ordinated and
developed a Neighbourhood Plan for Dronfield
in consultation with local residents and
organisations.
At their December meeting, the submission draft
of the Plan was approved by Dronfield Town
Council.
In January 2019, the Neighbourhood Plan will
be submitted to North East Derbyshire District
Council where it will undergo a further sixweek
period of consultation, prior to
independent examination. A copy will be
available to view on the Dronfield Town Council
website.
Assuming that the examiner recommends that
the draft Neighbourhood Plan can proceed, a local
referendum will be organised in Dronfield, on a
date yet to be set.
Costs for Neighbourhood Plan referendums are
covered by a grant from central government.
Anybody that is registered to vote in the area
covered by the Neighbourhood Plan will be
entitled to vote in the referendum. A simple
majority of votes (over 50% of those voting) in
favour of the Neighbourhood Plan is sufficient for
it to succeed.
Keep a look out for the announcement of the date
for the referendum in 2019.
Once voted through by Dronfield residents, the
Neighbourhood Plan will become part of the
planning documentations that NE Derbyshire
District Council will have to take into account
when assessing planning applications in the local
area.
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Local venues for hire
Whatever event you are looking to
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Dronfield Civic Hall
The Civic Hall is centrally located within
Dronfield with ample free car parking nearby.
It is an ideal venue for putting on shows,
community events, wedding receptions,
conferences or smaller meetings - in fact
almost anything!
A choice of excellent facilities are available to
hire. There is a large hall available with a stage
and options for theatre or cabaret-style
seating. There is tiered seating for 144 with a
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The venue also has two smaller meeting or breakout rooms (which can
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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 2000.
There are three rooms available for hire. These are used for a wide
range of activities and are available for regular or occasional hire. It is
a popular venue for private functions, such as parties, dances,
receptions and meetings, as well as monthly Stamp Fairs. The Main
Hall will seat up to 150 ‘theatre style’ and the Seminar and Meeting
Rooms can accommodate 40 people seated. The Village Hall has WiFi
and internet facilities. A bar is available by prior arrangement. Events
and concerts are listed on the Village Hall website and in the Village
Voice’s ‘Dates for Your Diary’, issued regularly in Dronfield Eye. There
are two car parks which are protected by floodlighting and CCTV.
For more information, visit Coalastonvillagehall.org.uk or call 01246
418573.
The Peel Centre
The 154-year-old stone-built
Dronfield Peel Centre building, a
former Methodist Free Church,
was given to the people of
Dronfield in 1990 and has been
converted into a smart, flexible,
community building.
The centre offers several rooms,
which can seat up to 132 people,
and acts as a base for many local
societies and organisations.
For enquiries, call 01246 418573.
Dronfield Parish Church Hall
Friendly hall tucked away off Church Street which has been a popular
venue for parties, meetings and dance groups for generations. Call
01246 412328.
Gosforth Lodge
Undergoing a refurbishment in early 2019, Gosforth Lodge is located
within Cliffe Park in Dronfield. It is popular for children's birthday parties
and with local community groups. It has one large room which can
accommodate up to 140 people seated and has a maximum capacity of
180. There is also a kitchen which can be hired as part of your booking, if
required. Bouncy castles are also permitted for birthday parties. The
venue is available to hire both during the week and at weekends and
there is free car parking. To check availability, call 01246 418573.
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Administered by Unstone Parish
Council, this smart venue at Crow
Lane is home to diverse activities
including a luncheon club, bridge
club, performing arts, dog training
and martial arts. Details on 01246
290158.
Barlow Village Hall
Used by many groups within the village, this popular Hall is also
available for private hire. Bookings on 01246 554764.
Holmesfield Church Hall
Opened in January 2011, St Swithin’s Church Hall has provided a new
local venue for events, with more space and storage. Contact 0114
2890326 for more information.
Holmesfield Village Hall
This purpose-built hall in the middle of Holmesfield was renovated
towards the end of 2010 and boasts a small hall, with underfloor
heating, and added storage space in addition to its main hall,
committee room and kitchen. Available for a range of activities and
private celebrations, it is possible to hire just the hall for small events,
or together with the main hall for larger functions. Details from Lucy
Perry, 01246 721255, Holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
Dronfield Hall Barn
Gosforth Fields Pavilion
Reborn early in 2016, the historic,
award-winning Barn is on two
floors, the first floor being the
gallery and the ground floor a
heritage centre and dining area.
The modern education suite, to
the rear, is suitable for conferences
and meetings. The upper floor of
the barn building is an exceptional
venue for a special occasion. It is
home for The Rotary Club of
Dronfield. Guests can relax in the
unique, historic setting and soak up
the atmosphere. The surrounding
grounds are suitable for fairs,
exhibitions or outdoor theatre.
Tel 079333 77772.
Gosforth Field Sports Association offers smart facilities for hire in its
clubhouse. Fully licensed bar and on-site catering. Bubnell Road, off
Stubley Lane. 07775 934509.
Dronfield Sports Centre
The magnificent, recently refurbished Sports Centre in the Civic Centre
has facilities for private hire.
In addition to spectacular sporting facilities, the building also offers a
meeting room, vending facilities and its main sports hall is a venue for
the weekly Dronfield Market. Details on 01246 417217.
The White Swan
Tastefully restored and reopened towards the end of 2018, The White
Swan is one of north Derbyshire’s oldest inns. A feature of its new
look is to be a revamped first-floor function room. Details on 01246
930332.
Social Clubs
Dronfield’s welcoming social clubs include Dronfield Contact Club,
Snape Hill Lane; Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club, Carr
Lane; the Pioneer Club off Stonelow Road, and Dronfield Hilltop Sports
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Dronfield Town
Coal Aston East
Alex Dale
(Con)
The Mill House, Mill Lane,
Unstone. S18 4DD.
Tel: 07515 261786
Cllr.Dale@dronfield.gov.uk
Anthony Hutchinson
(Con)
2 Brown Lane,
Coal Aston, S18 3AJ
Tel: 07817 481485
Cllr.Hutchinson@dronfield.gov.uk
Coal Aston West
Keith Burkitt
(Con)
9 Stubley Close,
Dronfield Woodhouse.
Tel: 07946 808051
Cllr.burkitt@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Woodhouse
Mark Foster
(Con)
29 Burns Drive,
Dronfield, S18 1NJ
Tel: 01246 290796
Cllr.MarkFoster@dronfield.gov.uk
Roger Hall
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3 Oakhill Road,
Dronfield, S18 2EJ
Tel: 01246 290009
Cllr.Hall@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield South
Liz Blanshard
(Con)
116 Hill Top Road,
Dronfield, S18 1UN
Tel: 01246 419830
Cllr.Blanshard@dronfield.gov.uk
Angelique Foster
(Con) Council Leader
29 Burns Drive,
Dronfield, S18 1NJ
Tel: 01246 290796
Cllr.AngeliqueFoster@dronfield.gov.uk
Gareth Hopkinson
(Con)
130 Snape Hill Crescent,
Dronfield, S18 2DR
Tel: 01246 233108
Cllr.Hopkinson@dronfield.gov.uk
Kevin Tait
(Con)
6 Westfield Road,
Dronfield,
S18 1YE
Tel: 01246 731728
Cllr.Tait@dronfield.gov.uk
Philip Wright
(Con) Town Mayor, 2017-19
6 Longacre Road,
Dronfield,
S18 1UQ
Tel: 01246 414923
Cllr.Wright@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Town Council, Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD
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Councillors
Dronfield North
Graham Baxter MBE
(Lab)
8 Pembroke Road,
Dronfield, S18 1WH
Tel: 01246 415514
Cllr.Baxter@dronfield.gov.uk
Christine Smith
(Lab)
39 Drury Lane,
Coal Aston, S18 3AP
Tel: 01246 419944
Cllr.ChristineSmith@dronfield.gov.uk
Rosie Smith
(Lab)
39 Drury Lane,
Coal Aston, S18 3AP
Tel: 01246 419944
Cllr.RosieSmith@dronfield.gov.uk
Bowshaw
Lilian Deighton
(Con) Deputy Mayor 2018-19
1 Bowshaw,
Dronfield, S18 2GB
Tel: 01246 411310
cllr.deighton@dronfield.gov.uk
Meetings of Dronfield Town
Council are usually held at the
Civic Hall on the first Monday
of each month, except August
and Bank Holidays
Gosforth East
Alan Powell
(Con)
18 Hanbury Close,
Dronfield, S18 1RF
Tel: 01246 415679
Cllr.Powell@dronfield.gov.uk
Gosforth Valley
Tim Collins
(Con)
11 Kilburn Road,
Dronfield, S18 8QA
Tel: 07423 014099
Cllr.Collins@dronfield.gov.uk
Michelle Emmens
(Con)
59 Hallowes Lane,
Dronfield, S18 1ST
Tel: 01246 410253
Cllr.MichelleEmmens@dronfield.gov.uk
Sandra Green
(Lab)
2 Grisedale Walk,
Dron Woodhouse, S18 8NE
Tel: 07889 648945
Cllr.Green@dronfield.gov.uk
Richard Welton
(Con)
5 Melbourne Avenue,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8YW
Tel: 07770 780642
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A-Z guide to organisations
A
Accommodation
Doubletree by Hilton, Chesterfield Road
South, Sheffield, 0114 2829988.
Manor House Hotel, High Street, Dronfield,
01246 412119, manor-househotel.co.uk
Sandpiper Hotel, Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge,
sandpiperhotel.co.uk 01246 4505
Allotments
Four allotment sites in Dronfield. Doug
Oxspring, 01246 416666.
Arts & Crafts
Art Room, Wilkin Hill, Barlow, 0114
2890380, theartroom@dianegilder.com
Arts@S18, Dronfield & District Creative Arts
& Craft Society, Ian Ward 01246 415455,
i.ward768@btinternet.com
Coal Aston Village Hall hosts regular arts
exhibitions and craft fayres, 07860 752471,
coalastonvillagehall.co.uk
Dronfield Floral Art Club, every first
Thursday of month, 7pm, Civic Hall, Liz
Edwards, 07913 283218.
Derbyshire Arts Co-operative, derbyshirearts
co-operative.com
Dronfield Botanical Illustration Group, meets
Wednesdays, 1-3pm, Coal Aston Village Hall,
Frances Webb, 0114 2890003.
Dronfield Craft Group, meets every second
Thursday in month, 1-3pm, Coal Aston
Village Hall, Marian Prince, 01246 414522.
Dronfield Hall Barn, hosts regular arts
exhibitions. 01246 418122,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
Dronfield Rocks, painted pebbles campaign,
see the group’s Facebook page.
Gosforth Art Group, meets Thursday, 4-6pm,
Henry Fanshawe School, Evelyn Kirby, 01246
411894.
Jolly Crafters, Dronfield Baptist Church,
01246 291856.
The Lost Art Group, meets Coal Aston Village
Hall, Mondays, 7-9pm, Mike Hawley, 01246
417170.
The Royle Art Group, David Rodgers, 01246
418411, Val Wain, val.wain@googlemail.com
Sew4others, meets last Friday of month,
10am, St Andrew’s Church, Ann Smith,
01246 290325.
B
Books & Literature
Dronfield Book Group, Margaret Mace, 01246
415763.
C
Canal
Chesterfield Canal Trust, Chair, Robin
Stonebridge, 07977 237302, chesterfieldcanal-trust.org.uk
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Cemetery
Dronfield Cemetery, c/o Dronfield Town
Council, 01246 418573.
Citizens’ Advice
NE Derbyshire Citizens’ Advice Bureau, 0300
4568437, nedcab.org.uk
Charities
Accessible Derbyshire, 07876592415,
info@accessiblederbyshire.org
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY),Elaine Ward,
elaineward49@btinternet.com, 01246
415455.
Derbyshire Blood Bikes, 07500 970652.
Dronfield and District Christian Aid, Barry
Jex, 01246 419241.
Fishtail Fund, keeping bright Nepali students
in education, enquiries@
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A sunny corner of Dronfield Cemetery
Heidi’s Heart, putting defibrillators in local
schools, Sammy Smith, 07885785462,
sammysmith1985@hotmail.co.uk
Helen’s Trust, helps people with terminal
illness stay at home, 01629 812759,
info@helenstrust.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support, 0300 1000200.
Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families
Association, Derbyshire branch, 01773
828116, ssafa.org.uk
Work Aid, collecting tools for Africa, Graham
0114 2557861.
Children
Acorns Carers & Toddlers Group, Oaks
Community Christian Church, every termtime
Friday, 10am, 01246 414448.
Chattabox, for children aged three to 11,6-
7pm, term-time Thursday, Dronfield Parish
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Childminders’ Support Group,
Thursday, 9.30am, Pentland Road
Scout Hut, Rachael Fridlington, 07836
580459.
Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice,
feedback group for parents of
youngsters with special educational
needs and disabilities, 01629 533666,
info@derbyshireparentcarervoice.org
Fairplay Support Group, for parents or
carers who have a child with
additional needs. Coal Aston Village
Hall, 01246 203963.
Little Fishes, Mother & Toddler Group,
Dronfield Parish Church, 07766
026413.
Mother & Toddler Group, St Philip’s,
Falcon Road, 01246 413893.
St Paul’s Carer and Toddler Group,
Wednesday morning drop-in, termtime,
07775 88249 or 01246 767813.
Parent & Toddler Groups, Dronfield
Baptist Church, Monday, Friday,
9.30am-11.15am, 01246 413511,
andrewevers@dronfield
baptist.co.uk
Conservation & Countryside
Leabrook Valley Project, leabrook.valley
@btinternet.com
Three Valleys Project, Tapton Lock Visitor
Centre, 01246 551035.
Cycling
Dronfield Cycling for Everyone campaign
group, Tracey Conroy, 07743 042365,
tracey.conroy@btinternet.com
D
Dance
Classic & Vintage Dance, Peel Centre, Friday,
8pm, 07831 628864.
Derbyshire NE Branch of Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society, Jan Bradbury, 01246
419490, jan_bradbury@hotmail.com
Dronfield Dance and Theatre
Academy, Sally, 01246 292166,
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St Paul’s Happy Circle, over-55s
sequence dancing club, Wednesday,
2pm, St Paul’s Church, Alan Smith,
0114 2257768.
Katy Robinson, 07803 906114,
katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk
Shimmy School, belly-dance
specialists, 07919 276143,
shimmyschool.com
Smartdanceworks, Hallowes Golf
Club, 01246 292166,
smartdanceworks.com
The Vicki Durning School of Dance,
Callywhite Lane, 07950 516351
Doctors
Dronfield Medical Practice, High
Street, 01246 412242,
dronfieldhealth.co.uk
Gosforth Valley Medical Practice,
01246 419040, mossvalleymedical
practice.co.uk
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill
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Road, 01246 296900, oakhill
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Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane, 01246
296970. stubleymedical.co.uk
Drama
Dronfield Musical Theatre, Alan Powell,
01246 416364.
Dronfield Players, David Roe, 01246 415084
/ 07958 630355.
Gosforth Youth Theatre, meets Coal Aston
Village Hall, Phil Gascoyne, 07786 523183,
or Rod Duncan, 07957 374272.
Meersbrook Park Operatic Society
(Performances at Dronfield Civic Hall),
Dawn Bond, 07914 384070,
meersbrookparkoperatic@gmail.com
Norton Players (performances at Coal Aston
Village Hall) Pauline Barker, 0114 2746124,
Classic & Vintage dancers step out with a
display in the sun at Dronfield Gala
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Razzamataz Theatre School, 0114 3030455,
razzamataz.co.uk
Sheffield Theatres, 0114 2496000,
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Winding Wheel & Pomegranate Theatres,
Chesterfield, 01246 345222,
chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company,
Mary Newey, 0114 2644803,
woodseatsmtc.co.uk
Environmental Campaigns
Safer Roads for Dronfield, enquiries@
dronfieldcivicsociety.org.uk
Dronfield Civic Society, John Hinchcliffe
07790 736007, enquiries@dronfieldcivic
society.org.uk
Dronfield Greenbelt Group, Lynne Gadsden,
dronfieldgreenbelt@outlook.com
Against Fracking, David Kesteven,
dave_kesteven@hotmail.co.uk,
07979 858328. dronfieldagainst
fracking.org
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Fairtrade
Fairtrade in Dronfield, Mike Heap,
01246 413969, mikejheap@yahoo.
co.uk, or Jodie Thorpe, 07973 714989,
jodiethorpe@hotmail.com
Film
Chesterfield Film Makers,
Secretary, David Oldale,
01246 272333.
First Aid
St John Ambulance, 0844 7704800,
east-mid-volunteering@sja.org.uk
First Responders
Dronfield Community First
Responders Scheme, Lynn Bennett,
01246 412050.

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Galas and Carnivals
Barlow Carnival, barlowcarnival.co.uk
Coal Aston Gala, Peter Gray, 01246 410611.
Dronfield Gala, Dronfield Town Council,
01246 418573.
Guiding for Adults
Dronfield Trefoil Guild, third Monday of
month, 7.30-9pm, Wreakes Lane Scout HQ,
Liz Proctor, 01246 415543.
History
Barrowhill Roundhouse, 01246 475554,
barrowhill.org
Dronfield Hall Barn, 01246 418122,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
Old Dronfield Society, Ann Brown,
dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
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Library
Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street,
01629 533450, dronfield.library@
derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield Hall Barn gardens
M
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Magazine
Dronfield Eye, Enterprise House, 179
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XE,
01246 416027, heronpublications.co.uk
mike@dronfieldeye.co.uk
Men’s Groups
Dronfield Probus Club, meets, 1st, 3rd
Wednesday of every month, at 9.45am, at
Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane. David Roe,
01246 415084, or Terry Jones,
01246 413540,
dronfieldprobus.co.uk
Mobility
Chesterfield & District
Shopmobility, 01246 559331,
colinmitchell@shopmobility
.org.uk
Care 100, 42 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 275767,
care100.co.uk
Motoring
Institute of Advanced Motorists,
Sheffield Group, info@sheffieldiam.com
Advanced Motorcyclists, Sheffield
& District, 0114 236 5303.
Mike Barlow Motor Cycle Training,
Dronfield, 01246 411777.
Music
AS Music School, 0114 2748939,
musiclessonssheffield.co.uk
Aurora Acappella Choir, Dawn
Kelly, 01246 863175.
Barlow Singers, meet Barlow
Methodist Chapel, Tuesdays,
7.30-9.30pm, karen@barlow
singers.com, barlowsingers.com
Chesterfield Male Voice Chior,
01246 211672, chesterfield
malevoicechoir.co.uk
Coal Aston Clarinet Choir (adults,
grade 5 and above) Judith
Wallace, 01246 413226.
Coal Aston Live, musical events
at the Village Hall, Eckington
Road, hosted by local folk band
Scuppered, Pete Gray, 07860
752471, coalastonlive@coalaston
villagehall.org.uk
Dronfield Genquip Band, Catherine
Dewsbury, 07783 452551,
dronfieldband@googlemail.co.uk
Dronfield Charity Music Festival (DronFest),
John Aspinall, 07770 584287, dronfield
musicfestival.co.uk
Dronfield Churchbell and Handbell Ringers,
Vic Cox, 0114 2368598, vicmcox@aol.com,
dronfieldbells.co.uk
Dronfield Parish Church monthly organ
recitals, first Wednesday of every month at
8pm, Jean Hobson, 01246 290452.
Dronfield Parish Church Choir, Gavin Ward,
grw1966@hotmail.co.uk
Dronfield Singers, meet Monday, 2-4pm, Peel
Centre, karen@dronfieldsingers.com
Hallmark of Harmony, male barbershop
choir, 07563 129413, enquiries@hallmark
ofharmony.co.uk
Karen Finney Music Tuition, 0114 2374901,
notetokaren@hotmail.co.uk
Musical Memories, Derbyshire Dementia
Support Service, first Thursday of each
month, 2-4pm, Civic Hall, 01332 208845,
derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk
North East Derbyshire Music Centre,
07812 473448, info@nedmc.co.uk,
nedmc.co.uk
Sheffield Recorded Music Society, meets
monthly, on Friday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, at
Millhouses Methodist Church, Margaret
Turner, 01246 419158,
margaret@renrut.plus.com
St John Ambulance Marching Band, meets
Coal Aston Village Hall, Tuesday, 7.30pm,
Emma Stowe, 07454317620,
tasboo_0@yahoo.co.uk
World of Music, Contact Club, Snape Hill
Lane, Darrell Lomas, 01246 411814,
worldofmusic.org.uk
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Natural History
Dronfield Wildlife & Natural History Group,
Maria Smith, 07814 140034.
Neighbourhood Watch
Chesterfield and District Neighbourhood
Watch, Joye Dobbs, 0300 1228526,
chesterfielddistrictnhw.hotmail.co.uk
Holmesfield Neighbourhood Watch, Sue
Grocutt, 0114 2891324.
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Network and Service Groups
Dronfield Lodge of Freemasons, meets Dore
Masonic Hall, Woodland View, Abbeydale
Road South, Barrie Otter, 07836 641495.
barrie.otter@talktalk.net
Inner Wheel Club, Susanne Haywood,
rs_haywood@yahoo.co.uk
Rotary Club of Dronfield, meets Dronfield
Hall Barn, Tuesday lunchtimes, 01246
488059, rotary.info@dronfieldrotary.org.uk,
dronfieldrotary.org.uk
Opticians/Hearing Services
Lawrence Jenkinson Opticians, 5 Stubley
Drive, Dronfield, 01246 291999, lawrence
jenkinsonopticians.co.uk
Thomas & Holloway Opticians, 33
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, 01246 419408
thomasandholloway.com
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Tinnitus
Support, 01246 380415.
Stephen Toon Hearing Care, 33 Chesterfield
Road, Dronfield, (Inside Thomas &
Holloway), 01246 766912, stephentoon.org
Andy Green Hearing Care, 0800 246 5946,
hearingaidsheffield.com
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Pastimes
Chess, St Paul’s Church, Green Lane,
Wednesday, 1.30pm, 01246 415217.
Games and Pastimes group, Coal Aston
Methodist Church, Tuesday, 1.30pm, 01246
414847.
Stamp fairs, Coal Aston Village Hall, every
two months, 01909 563394.
Photography
Dronfield Camera Club, meets Thursday,
8pm, Peel Centre, Jill Davies, 01246 418832,
jill.davies@hotmail.com, dronfieldcamera.org
West Bar Photography, Barlow, 0114
2891626, 07918 650256, westbar
photography.co.uk
Plants & Horticulture
Barlow Open Gardens, Hazel Grainger,
0114 2890237.
Dronfield in Bloom, Wendy Temple,
01246 414267.
Dronfield Gardeners, Anne Fish, 01246
415250.
Dronfield Horticultural Society, Doug
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Dronfield Rotarians
Oxspring, 01246 416666, dougoxspring
@yahoo.co.uk
Holmesfield Flower Club, meets third
Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm,
Holmesfield Village Hall, June Wright, 0114
2620603, or Sandra Goacher, 01709 541187,
sandra.goacher@ blueyonder.co.uk
Holmesfield Gardening Association, Pat
Morton, 0114 2890089 or Robin Greetham
01246 412767, first Wednesday of month,
7.30pm, at Holmesfield Village Hall.
Millthorpe Nursery, Millthorpe Lane,
millthorpe-nursery.co.uk
Plant Aid, Jill Bethell, 01246 413276.
Post Offices
Dronfield Post Office, Chesterfield Road,
01246 412354.
Dronfield Woodhouse Post Office, Pentland
Road, 01246 410074.
Unstone Post Office, Main Road, Unstone,
01246 291822.
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Radio
BBC Radio Sheffield, Shoreham Street,
Sheffield, 0114 2731177,
bbc.co.uk/radiosheffield
Hallam FM, 900 Herries Road, Sheffield,
0114 2091000. hallamfm.co.uk
Peak FM, Dunston Trading Estate,
Chesterfield, 01246 269107, peakfm.net
Sheffield & District
Wireless Society, meets
Wednesdays, 7.30pm,
Rutland Hotel,
Broomhill, Sheffield,
Peter Day, 01246
260308.
microwaves@talktalk.net
Sheffield Amateur Radio
Club, meets Monday
nights, Transports
Sports Club,
Meadowhead, David
Littlewood, 07777
668980.
Spire Radio,
spire-radio.com
Railway
Local Tinnitus
Support Group
Friends of Dronfield Station, Paul Walker,
0114 2890920, friendsofdronfieldstation
.org.uk
High Speed Two, hs2.org.uk HS2enquiries
@hs2.org.uk Freephone 08081 434 434.
Network Rail, 0345 711 4141, networkrail.
co.uk
Northern Rail, 0800 2006060, northernrail.
org
Pit tub at Dronfield Station
commemorating the town’s association
with coal mining and rail manufacturing
Real Ale
Dronfield CAMRA, Rob Barwell, 07966
143420, chairman@dronfieldcamra.org.uk,
dronfieldcamra.org.uk
Drone Valley Brewery, Jez Horton, 07794
277091, info@dronevalleybrewery.com
Recycling
North East Derbyshire District Council,
01246 231111, ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Register Office
County Register Office for Births,
Deaths and Marriages, New Beetwell
Street, Chesterfield, 01246 234754 /
271405.
Sheffield Register Office, Town Hall,
Sheffield, 0114 203 9420.

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Social Clubs
Dronfield Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,
01246 412789.
Dronfield Hilltop Sports and Social, Hilltop
Road, 01246 412358.
Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social, Carr
Lane, 0114 2890913.
Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, 07704733236,
info@thepioneerclub.co.uk
Social Groups
Community Transport for Town and County
lunch clubs, 01246 209668,
admin@ct4tc.org.uk
Cedars, Holmesfield Village Hall, Thursday,
2-3.30pm, Lyn Richards, 01246 292286.
Dronfield Baptist Church Lunch Club, Sandra
Wood, 01246 413350.
Dronfield Disabled and Friends Club meets
second Wednesday of month, Civic Hall,
1.30-3.30pm, Denise 07904 169974 or Pat
01246 290726.
Dronfield and District Old People’s Luncheon
Club, meets Thursday, Gosforth Lodge,
Caroline McLaren, 07739 716709.
Dronfield Parish Church Over 21 Group,
meets first and third Thursday, St Philip’s
Church, 01246 410835.
Dronfield Welcome Club, meets Tuesday,
10am-2.30pm, Dronfield Civic Hall. Kath
Elwood, 01246 410964, Margaret Campion,
01246 416878, Ann Gilbert, 01246 411520.
Just Good Friends Club, for adults with
learning disabilities, various venues,
enquiries@jgfclub@hotmail.com 01246
913267, or Sare Beecroft, 07599 076868.
Later Years Lunch Club, Dronfield Baptist
Church, alternate Mondays, 01246 291856.
Memory session and activity group, Civic
Hall, every third Wednesday of month, from
1.30pm to 3.30pm. 01332 208845,
derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk
Monday Munch, St Philip’s Church, second
and fourth Monday of month, noon-2pm,
30
Judith Mumby 01246 413000.
Speakers
Our German twin town, Sindelfingen
Illustrated lectures, various subjects, Andy
Firth, 01246 414357.
Maureen Taylor, various historical topics,
Dronfield’s Time Swap scheme
01246 411381, maureenstaylor50@gmail.
com, talkinghistory.net
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Town Twinning
Dronfield Town Twinning Federation,
0756 4033 780, dronfield.town.twinning@
gmail.com
Time Swap
Louise Hiron, 01629 532049, louise.hiron@
derbyshire.gov.uk derbyshire.gov.uk
/timeswap
Transport
Community Transport for Town and County,
including the Derbyshire Connect, door to
door shopping bus, 01246 209668,
admin@ct4tc.org.uk
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U3A
Dronfield & District U3A, open meetings at
Civic Hall, second Wednesday of each
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Veterinary Surgeons
Dronfield Veterinary Clinic,
Pentland Road, 01246 410810.
Green Veterinary Practice,
Lightwood Lane, Sheffield,
0114 2645454.
Peak Vets, Olivet Road,
Woodseats, Sheffield,
0114 2507733.
Village Groups
Coal Aston Village Hall, chairman
Peter Gray, 07860 752471,
chair@coalastonvillagehall.co.uk
Holmesfield Village Society,
Bernard Hoare, 0114 2890491,
bernard.hoare@btinternet.com
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Walking
Dronfield Footpaths and
Bridleways Society, Richard
Smith, 01246 413141,
richard266@me.com,
dronfieldfootpaths.org
Dronfield Church Ramblers,
Saturdays, 01246 412328.
Dronfield Rotary Walk,
david@kinderclan.co.uk
Holmesfield Footpaths Society, Robin
Greetham, 01246 412767 or 07826 788154,
greetham1968@gmail.com
Ramblers Association Chesterfield/NED
Group, 0114 2879187,
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Walks at the Barn, Dronfield Hall Barn,
01246 418122.
Walking for Health, Fridays, 1.30pm, meet
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217219.
Well Being
Activ Physiotherapy, 99 Bradway Road,
Bradway, Sheffield, S17 4QS, 0114 2352727,
also 88 Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17
4DQ, 0114 2365532.
Dronfield Cardio-Club, meets Civic Hall,
Mondays 10am-noon, Norma Phillips, 0114
2890110, norm152phillips@gmail.com
The Dronfield Foot Clinic, 16 Chesterfield
Road, 01246 768086.
Pure Chiro, 3 Stubley Drive, Dronfield
Woodhouse, 01246 412255,
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Slimming World, 0344 8978000,
slimmingworld.com
Well Dressings
Barlow Well Dressings, Peter Gouldthorpe,
01246 550152, barlowwelldressing.co.uk
Coal Aston Well Dressing, Jean Hertzog,
01246 414746. jrhertzog@hotmail.com
Dronfield Woodhouse Well Dressing Group,
Janet Eastwood, 0114 2899030.
Holmesfield Children’s Well Dressing, Penny
Acres School, 0114 2890330.
Millthorpe Well Dressing, 0114 2621699.
Last summer’s Coal Aston well dressing
on the site of the old village pond
Wood Carving
Dronfield Wood Carving Group, meets Henry
Fanshawe School, Wednesday, 7-9pm, John
Oldale, 01246 419961.
Women’s Groups
Dronfield MUMS Breastfeeding Support
Group, meets Thursday, 1-2.30pm, Peel
Centre. Contact via group's Facebook page.
Dronfield Tangent, Janet Cooke, meets
second Monday of month, 01246 418602.
Dronfield Woodhouse Wives Group, meets
first Tuesday of month, 8pm, St Andrew’s
Community Church. Barbara Best, 0114
2890155, Barbara Matthews, 01246 416400.
Hill Top Ladies Guild, Vicki Lax, 01246
417536.
Ladies Inc, Dronfield Parish Church, meets
third Tuesday of month, 7.45pm, 01246
415997.
National Association of Women’s Clubs,
meets Contact Club, Sheila Murphy,
07934 841079.
National Women’s Register, daytime and
evening meetings, book club, walking group.
Joan Cohen, 01246 417123.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield Morning),
meets fourth Tuesday of month at Peel
Centre, 10am-noon, 01246 417883.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield Afternoon),
meets first Wednesday of month, 2pm, at
Gosforth Lodge, 01246 410309.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield Evening),
meets second Wednesday of month, 7pm,
Gosforth Lodge, 01246 415993/ 415525.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield
Woodhouse), meets St Andrew’s Church on
third and fourth Tuesday of month,
7.30pm, Angela Hick, 01246 291730.
Barlow, Newbold and District WI,
meets second Thursday of month,
7pm, Barlow Village Hall,
janetvirag@hotmail.com
Drone Roses, Dronfield WI, meets
third Wednesday of month, Gosforth
Lodge, 7.30pm, contact via Facebook.
Dronfield WI, meets second
Tuesday of month, St Andrew’s,
Pentland Road 7.30pm, Ann Smith,
01246 419465.
Unstone WI, meets Moorland View,
Apperknowle, first Wednesday of
month, Ann Garrett, 01246 417722.
Y
Young People
Derbyshire Army Cadet Force, ACF
Centre, Littlemoor, Eckington,
parade night Mondays, 7-9pm,
01332 772025, ext. 21,
em-der-ao1@rfca.mod.uk
1890 Dronfield Air Training Corps,
Hartington Road, Dronfield, parade
nights Monday, Wednesday, 7.30pm-
9.30pm, 01246 410174,
1890@aircadets.org
Boys Brigade, Coal Aston Methodist
Church, Tony Drury-Smith, 07930
177764, bb@coal
astonmethodist.org.uk
Dronfield District Scout Council, District
Commissioner Simon Temple, 07799
415166.
Holmesfield Scouts, Richard Wilkinson,
01246 412576.
Dronfield Rainbows (age 5-7): 1st Dronfield
Rainbows, Tuesdays, 6.15pm, St Andrew's
Church; 2nd Dronfield West Rainbows,
Wednesdays, 6pm, Baptist Church; 2nd
Dronfield Central Rainbows, Mondays, 5pm,
Guideacre, Hill Top Road; 3rd Dronfield
Central Rainbows, Thursdays, 4.45pm,
Wreakes Lane Scout Hut.
Dronfield Brownies (age 7-10): 1st Dronfield
Woodhouse Brownies, Tuesdays, 6pm,
William Levick School; 2nd Dronfield
Brownies, Thursdays, 6.15pm, Baptist
Church; 3rd Dronfield Brownies,
Wednesdays, 6pm, St Phillip’s Church, Coal
Aston; 4th Dronfield Brownies, Thursdays,
6pm, Wreakes Lane Scout Hut; 8th Dronfield
Brownies, Mondays, 6pm, Guideacre, Hill Top
Road.
Dronfield Guides, age 10-15: 1st Dronfield
Guides, Tuesdays, 6.30pm, Guideacre, Hill
Top Road; 2nd Dronfield Guides,
Wednesdays, 7.15pm, Baptist Church; 3rd
Dronfield Woodhouse Guides, Tuesdays,
7.30pm, Gorsey Brigg Scout Hut; 6th
Dronfield Guides, Thursdays, 7.45pm,
Wreakes Lane Scout Hut.
Dronfield Rangers (age 14-18): 1st Dronfield
Rangers, Tuesdays, 7.30pm, Gorsey Brigg
Scout Hut. Becky Gains, district
commissioner, 07818 067868,
michaelgains@aol.com
St John Ambulance Cadets, Dronfield
Division, 01246 200272, sja.org.uk
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The Perfect Venue
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Dronfield
Civic Hall
Hall with tiered seating for 215 People
or seating for 120 diners
Catering kitchen
Bar facilities available
Two smaller rooms to accommodate
up to 25 people each
For stage shows there are two dressing
rooms with toilet facilities, light and sound
systems.
Gosforth Lodge
Being refurbished in 2019
Hall for 100 People
Fully Fitted Kitchen
Toilet Facilities
Being situated in the park makes an ideal venue
for children’s parties and is large enough
for bouncy castles and other play equipment.
There is also a refurbished artificial
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FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL US ON 01246 418573
email: bookings@dronfield.gov.uk web: www.dronfield.gov.uk
or visit the Town Council Office in the Civic Hall, Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD

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A-Z Sporting Directory
A
Angling
Barlow Trout & Coarse Fishery, 0114
2890543, angling@barlowlakes.co.uk
Athletics
For details of local clubs, contact Dronfield
Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
B
Badminton
Drone Badminton Club, Wednesdays,
Dronfield Sports Centre, from 7.30-9.45pm.
Tim Rayson, 01246 417787, 07827 973373,
timr@btconnect.com
Grenhilheg Badminton Club, Wednesdays, at
Henry Fanshawe School, Phil Newton, 07771
656197, or Margaret Swift 01246 415692.
grenhilhegbadminton.co.uk
Basketball
The Arrows, Dronfield Sports Centre, Peter
Kelly, 0114 2484870. arrowsbasketball@aol
.com. arrowsbasketball.com
Bowls
Coal Aston Bowling Club, Judith French,
01246 414122, mike.judith@talktalk.net
Short Mat Bowling Club, Tuesday, 7.45pm at
Coal Aston Village Hall, Pat Gratton 01246
417464.
Cliffe Park Bowling Club, Jenny or Kevin
Brammall, 0114 2378455.
Derbyshire County short mat bowls,
secretary Graham Fish, 01246 415250.
Dronfield Woodhouse Bowling Club, Trevor
Stacey, 01246 412781.
Boxing
Dronfield Amateur Boxing Club, Church Hall,
Church Street. Mick, 07715 271372
C
Canoeing
Ichthus Canoe Club, chair Patricia Key,
01246 455173, canoejmc@googlemail.com
Cricket
Apperknowle CC, Mark Ashmore, 07554
457726.
Coal Aston CC, Kevin Simpson, 07775
527663.
Dronfield Woodhouse CC, John Bridgett,
01246 419341 or 07799 650829,
jbragnar@gmail.comdwcc.sec@hotmail.co.uk
Holmesfield CC, Jimmy Pearson, 07803
288200, jimmypeo@hotmail.com,
holmesfield.play-cricket.com
Hundall CC, Paul Gibson, 07850 645078.
hundall.play-cricket.com
Arthur Butcher Memorial Cup, Jean
Wells, co-ordinator, jean.wells@outlook.
com
Sheffield Transport CC, Meadowhead,
John Slack 07933 198115, stcc@live.co.uk
Cycling
Fusion Cycling Club, Trevor Davies, 01246
417767, fusionccd@gmail.com
F
Fencing
Wingerworth Fencing Club, 07794 043120 /
01246 277282,
wingerworthfencingclub@gmail.com
Fitness
The Akademy, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield,
01246 291818. the-akademy.co.uk
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre. Sixtystation
gym on two floors, plus swimming
pool, offering a range of classes, 01246
217217, leisure.nederbyshire.gov.uk/bookings
Forever Active sessions for older people,
Dronfield Sports Centre, Thursdays,
11.15am-12.45pm, 01246 217217.
Hotpod Yoga, The Hub, Proact Stadium,
Chesterfield, hotpodyoga.com
Keep Fit and Aerobics, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217.
Places Gym, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield,
01246 203067, placesgymchesterfield.org
Platinum Fitness and Therapy Centre,
Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, platinumfitness
andtherapy.co.uk
Football
AFC Dronfield/ Sheffield FC Juniors, teams
from U-8s to U-18s. Linked to Sheffield FC.
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, based
at Gosforth Fields and Stonelow,
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clubwebsite.co.uk/dronfieldtownfc
Sheffield FC. The world’s first football team,
Coach & Horses Stadium, Sheffield Road,
Dronfield, 07881 640044, info@sheffieldfc.
com sheffieldfc.com
Walking football, Dronfield Sports
Centre, Tue, 8.15-9.15am, Nathan 07916
055079
G
Golf
Hallowes Golf Club, Dronfield, 01246
413734, secretary@hallowes
golfclub.org, hallowesgolfclub.org
Gymnastics
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217.
Dronfield Gymnastics Academy,
Callywhite Lane, 07412001066,
dronfieldgymnasticsacademy.co.uk
Graves Health and Sports Centre,
Bochum Parkway, S8, 0114 283 9900.
H
Horses & Ponies
Sheffield Riding for the Disabled, Cowley
Riding School, Michael Gregory, 01246
413211, sheffieldrda.co.uk
Barlow Pony Club, Liz Lovell, 07800
513373.
Cowley Riding School, Four Acres, Cowley
Lane, Holmesfield, 0114 2890356.
Hockey
Dronfield Ladies Hockey Club, Lorna Bland,
0114 2304949.
Dronfield Sports Centre
Cricket at Stonelow
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Sheffield FC at Dronfield’s Coach & Horses ground
I
Ice Hockey
Steelkings, Para Ice Hockey Club,
sheffieldsteelkings.co.uk
M
Martial Arts
Hunter Academy, Unit 8, Stubley Works,
Dronfield, 01246 290517.
huntermartialarts.co.uk
Martial Arts, Dronfield Sports Centre,
01246 217217.
Dronfield Martial Arts, S18 Gym,
Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, 07818
663157.
Okami Jiu-Jitsu, Dronfield Sports Centre,
07888 848188.
Tiska Karate, meets Henry Fanshawe
School, Fridays 6pm, 07989 449817.
MUGA Pitch
Multi-use floodlit sports arena in Cliffe Park.
bookings through Dronfield Town Council,
01246 418573.
N
Netball
Dronfield Netball Club, adult and junior
teams, meets Saturdays, King Ecgbert
School, Sheffield, dronfieldnetballclub.
co.uk
R
Racketball
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
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Centre, 01246 217217.
Rugby Union
Dronfield RUFC, Gosforth Fields Sports
Association, 01246 419029/ president Carl
Pass, 07950 918542.
Rugger Eds, Gosforth Fields, Kit Jones,
07803 850829, ruggereds.co.uk
Running
Dronfield 10K Road Race and Fun Run,
Peter Brearley, 07918603527,
dronfield10k.co.uk
Dronfield Diamonds, all levels, meets
Monday, 07960 255565, harriet0392@
gmail.com
S
Shooting
Lightwood Shooting Club, Lightwood Lane,
Norton. Dave, 07701 093686.
Sports Centres
The Akademy Soccer and Leisure Centre,
Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, 01246 291818,
the-akademy.co.uk
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre,
01246 217217.
Gosforth Fields Sports Association, Bubnell
Road, off Stubley Lane, 01246 419029,
gosforthfields.org
Graves Health and Sports Centre,
0114 2839900.
Swimming
Blue Water Swimming, babies & toddlers,
Alison, 07845 560459, bluewaterswimming
.co.uk.
Dronfield Dolphins, Ann Basford, 01246
410963, dronfield-dolphins.co.uk
Dronfield Swimming Club, Kit or Charlotte
Jones, 01246 411820.
Eckington Swimming Pool, 01246 217481.
Swimming, Dronfield Sports Centre,
01246 217217.
Swimming, Graves Health and Sports Centre,
Bochum Parkway, S8, 0114 283 9900.
Ski
Ski & Sport, 53-55 Sheffield Road, Dronfield,
S18 2GF, 01246 292010, skiandsport
@btconnect.com
Squash
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217
T
Tennis
Dronfield Tennis Club, Paul Ranson, 01246
412524 or 07952 997713,
dronfieldtennisclub@gmail.com
Graves Sports and Health Centre, Bochum
Parkway, 0114 2839900.
Graves Tennis Club, based at the above,
07773 444968,
gravestennisclub@yahoo.co.uk
Trampolining
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
Graves Health and Sports Centre,
0114 2839900.
W
Water Polo
City of Sheffield Water Polo and minipolo
for children, sheffield waterpolo.
co.uk Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246
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For more information,
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HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2019
11th – 15th
11th – 15th
11th – 15th
11th – 15th
11th – 15th
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Warners – Bodelwyddan Castle
Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel £2 Bar
Warners – Corton Holiday Village
Eastbourne – Oban Hotel
Warners – Gunton Hall
18th – 22nd Mon/Fri
18th – 22nd Mon/Fri
Eastbourne – Haddon Hall Hotel
Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel £2 Bar Nightly
25th – 1st
25th – 1st
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Isle Of Wight – Sands Hotel
Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel £2 Bar Nightly
25th – 1st Mon/Fri Warners – Thoresby Hall Self drive only
HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR MARCH 2019
3rd – 7th
4th – 8th
4th – 8th
4th – 8th
11th – 15th
11th – 15th
11th – 15th
Sun/Thu
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Torquay – Nethway Hotel
Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel £2 Bar
Mill Rythe Holiday Village Half Price Bar Nightly
Shanklin
Weston Super Mare
Bideford
Isle of Wight
18th – 22nd Mon/Fri Warners – Littlecote House
18th – 22nd Mon/Fri Newquay One Night Half Price Bar
23rd – 27th
25th – 29th
Sat/Wed
Mon/Fri
Bournemouth One Night Half Price Bar
Morecambe £1 A Round
25th – 29th Mon/Fri Eastbourne
29th – 31st Fri/Sun Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel inc. Sunday Lunch
HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR APRIL 2019
1st – 5th
1st – 5th
1st – 5th
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Torquay
Weymouth
Warners – Alvaston Hall
£259
£159
£219
£199
£219
£229
£159
£199
£159
£249
£199
£169
£199
£219
£219
£189
£199
£309
£159
£179
£219
£249
£109
£269
£249
£319
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1st – 5th
7th – 11th
8th – 12th
8th – 12th
8th – 12th
8th – 12th
8th – 12th
13th – 17th
15th – 19th
16th – 20th
19th – 23rd
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Sun/Thu
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Sat/Wed
Mon/Fri
Tue/Sat
Fri/Tue
Warners – Corton Holiday Village
Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel
Torquay
Blackpool
Mill Rythe Holiday Village
Isle Of Wight
Warners – Sinah Warren
Warners – Bodelwyddan Castle
Weymouth
Newquay
Bournemouth
Llandudno – Four Oaks Hotel Easter
22nd – 26th Mon/Fri
22nd – 26th Mon/Fri
22nd – 26th Mon/Fri
Weston Super Mare
Paignton – Marine Hotel
Eastbourne
23rd – 27th
27th – 3rd
29th – 3rd
29th – 3rd
29th – 3rd
Tue/Sat
Sat/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Mon/Fri
Llanduduno – Four Oaks Hotel
Llanduduno – Four Oaks Hotel
Isle Of Wight – Royal Pier Hotel
Looe – Portbyan Hotel
St Annes On Sea – Inn On The Prom
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6th – 10th
6th – 10th
7th – 11th
11th – 18th
11th – 18th
13th – 17th
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Mon/Fri
Tue/Sat
Sat/Sat
Sat/Sat
Mon/Fri
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Weston Super Mare – Sandringham Hotel
Weymouth – Prince Regent Hotel
Isle Of Wight – Royal Pier Hotel
Llanduduno – Four Oaks Hotel
Torquay – Derwent Hotel
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£209
£229
£239
£249
£249
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£339
£249
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£249
£229
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£259
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£269
£239
£329
£299
£379
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£269
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Our lovely
People entering Dronfield along the old main
road from Sheffield and Chesterfield are greeted
by the sight of two giant industrial ladles filled
with flowers. In fact, they are becoming as
synonymous with the town as the Peel Monument.
On the 20th anniversary of the ladles being
installed, Deborah Wain tells the story behind them
I
N the 1980s, two five-tonne ladles were central to processes
at the Callywhite Lane foundry of Wm Lee Ltd.
The giant pieces of kit were used to transfer malleable iron from
the company’s cupola furnaces to a large rotary drum furnace,
mostly producing castings for the railway industry.
After the old furnaces were taken out, the ladles were
decommissioned but found new homes in 1999, at either end of the
old A61 route through the town.
Filled with flowers, they provide a striking feature as well as a
reminder of Dronfield’s industrial heritage.
Reinventing the ladles as showpieces for the town was the idea
of local war hero and teacher David Salt. David grew up in
Hasland and was a pupil at the old Chesterfield Grammar School
before going from school uniform to army uniform to fight in
World War II.
As a lieutenant in the Sherwood Foresters, David’s service
included the Anzio Landings in Italy. Upon demob, he had been
promoted to captain and adjutant.
In 1972, David settled in Dronfield with wife Esme and their two
children and taught mostly geography at Gosforth School.
On retiring, he threw himself into working for the local
community, counting himself fortunate at having survived the war
unlike many of his schoolfriends and having had a good life in the
town.
He was a founder member of the Civic Society and active member
of the Old Dronfield Society.
Esme described how the idea for the ladles came about.
She said: “We were driving through Clay Cross on the way home
from a holiday when we passed the half pit wheel and tubs the
town has. David commented that Dronfield was initially more
important in terms of industry than Clay Cross and we should have
something to remind people of the industrial past in Dronfield.
“David had organised exhibitions about industry in ‘Dronfield Then
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One of the ladles near Cemetery Road and, right, their previous home at Wm Lee Ltd’s Callywhite Lane foundry
and Now’ and he knew the general manager at William Lee. He
asked if they had anything suitable and the company said it would
clean the ladles up and install them.”
David went on to get the necessary permissions for his plan and
obtained the backing of councillors.
Sadly, David died in 2005, aged 83. Esme said it was lovely to see
the flower-filled ladles still so well-tended.
She said: “So many people ask me about the ladles and say how
nice they look.”
Today, members of Dronfield in Bloom plant up the structures and
surrounding ground twice a year, aiming for all-year-round colour.
The displays include bedding plants, violas and pansies and, more
recently, shrubs.
Secretary Anne Fish said it took hundreds of plants – purchased
through fund-raising coffee mornings and donations.
She said: “The planters are quite a focal point and people do
notice them. A lot of people are under the impression that the
council plants them up but we’re a group of just eight volunteers.”
One of the Civic Society’s longest-standing committee members,
Robert Hardcastle, volunteered to water the plants inside the
containers at the time they were placed by the roadside, and he still
carries out the task. During warm weather, watering is required
every day.
Robert said: “It’s been a joint effort to maintain the displays and I
think it’s nice to remember the town’s industrial heritage.”
Anyone who wants to get involved in Dronfield in Bloom or make a
donation to its work to keep the ladles and Dronfield looking
colourful should contact Anne on 01246 415250.
Right: The colours of this display opposite
The Coach & Horses act as a reminder
of the molten metal the ladles used to pour

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Church Directory 2019
Church
Directory
Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Dronfield
Whether they are organising events on
their own or together, there is always
something happening in local churches and
chapels. Here is your contact information
Apperknowle Methodist Church
Sundays 10.45am, Rev James Morley, 5 Salisbury Avenue.
Tel 01246 412303.
Barlow & Cutthorpe Methodist Church
Valley Road, Barlow. Tel 01246 274481.
Coal Aston Methodist Church
Eckington Road. Sundays 10.30am, Rev James Morley, 5 Salisbury
Avenue. Tel 01246 412303.
Coal Aston Wesleyan Reform Church
Brown Lane. Sundays 6pm (3pm in winter), 10.45am, every 3rd Sunday.
Muriel Stonehewer, 49 Falcon Rd, S18 2EE. Tel 01246 415525,
must49@uwclub.net
Cowley Mission and Vine Fellowship,
Holmesfield
Sundays 10.30am, Brian Mason, 91 Shakespeare Crescent, S18 1NB. Tel
01246 419386.
Dronfield Baptist Church
Stubley Lane, Dronfield, S18 1PE: Sundays 10.30am and 6.30pm
(except 2nd Sunday - 4pm). Tel 01246 291856, Rev Andy Gore,
minister@dronfieldbaptist.co.uk
Holy Spirit Church
4 Stonelow Rd, S18 2EP. Mass, Saturdays 5pm, Fr Adrian Tomlinson,
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Annunciation Church, Chesterfield. Tel 01246 232686
Oaks Community Church
Richard Bull, Oaks Christian Centre, Lea Rd, S18 1SB. Sundays. Tel
01246 414448, office@oakscc.org.uk
St Andrew’s Community Church
Sundays 10am, Holy Communion first and third Sundays. Kids Church
every week. Curate, Rev Dave Walker. Tel 01246 416893. Hall hire
416260, staccd.org.uk
St John the Baptist Church
First Sunday 8am, 10am, 6.30pm, other Sundays 8am, 9.30am,
11.15am, 6.30pm (except 3rd Sunday, usually United Service at
Dronfield Baptist Church), Wednesdays 10am Holy Communion. Rev
Peter Bold, 24 Church Street, S18 1QB. Tel 01246 411531,
pebold@talk21.com Parish Office Tel 01246 412328.
St Lawrence Church, Barlow
Hackney Lane, Barlow, S18 7TR. Tel 01246 550152.
St Mary’s Church, Unstone
Sundays 10.30am. Ian Wright. Tel 07836 375994, iwright@its.jnj.com
St Paul’s Methodist Church
Green Lane. Sundays 10.30am. Wednesdays 8am. Holy Communion.
Rev James Morley, 5 Salisbury Avenue. Tel 01246 412303.
St Philip’s Church
Falcon Road. Sundays 10am, All-Age Service. 2nd and 4th Sunday, Holy
Communion. Tel 01246 411352.
St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield
2nd and 4th Sundays, 8am, BCP Communion; 2nd Sunday, 10.30am,
Morning Prayer; 4th Sunday 10.30am, Family Service/Baptisms.
1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, 10.30am, Holy Communion, Rev William
Eardley, The Vicarage, Vicarage Close, Holmesfield, S18 7WZ. Tel
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Holmesdale Convenience Store
69-71 Holmesdale Road - Dronfield - S18 2FA
Tel 01246 411115
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further information and photo gallery.
We also have a large array of classes on offer
from local organisations.
UNSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
The Fred Hopkinson Memorial Hall,
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01246 290158 or 07848 009 170
www.unstone.org.uk
caretaker@unstone.org.uk
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Education Directory 2019
Dronfield’s Tom
Finlayson speaks
in the House of
Commons
Tom gives teens a national voice
Many readers will be aware that the Member
of Parliament for North East Derbyshire is
Lee Rowley. But did you know that there is
also a Youth Parliament and your local
representative is 14-year-old Tom Finlayson?
Here he tells about his role
I
N March, 2018, I won an election in my school, Dronfield
Henry Fanshawe, to become a member of the Derbyshire
Youth Council. There are representatives on this council aged
11 to 18 from almost every secondary school and college in
Derbyshire.
The first meeting saw a vote to select four of the newly-elected
council members to represent Derbyshire on the national stage;
the UK Youth Parliament. After making a speech, I was one of the
four chosen to represent the twin constituencies of North East
Derbyshire and Bolsover.
Founded in 2000, the UK Youth Parliament is a national body of
young representatives from every part of the country. We bring
forward the most important issues of our constituents to key
decision-makers including council members, businesses and MPs
to try and improve the lives of young people in our areas.
We have had national successes, such as the installment of a Life
Skills lesson into the national curriculum for 14-year-olds
upwards, and smaller successes; the changes that make a
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difference locally, such as having a say on bus routing and
timetabling, and opening youth centres.
A Member of the Youth Parliament in Derbyshire started the ‘Last
Straw’ campaign, this year battling single-use plastic, which has
spread across the country; soon to be introduced to Dronfield.
The Youth Parliament decides what to work on across the country
from a national vote for 11 to 18-year-olds called Make Your Mark.
It begins with Members of Youth Parliament putting forward
motions relating to issues in their areas.
The Youth Parliament’s annual conference sees a vote to choose
the top ten motions from the dozens put forward; these are put on
a ballot for the Make Your Mark vote and the top five are then
debated by the Youth Parliament – in the House of Commons. After
the debate, there is a vote to decide the two issues for the Youth
Parliament to work on over the next year.
This year I am going to do all I can to act on what 1,380 people
from my school and 1,106,788 young people nationwide voted for,
along with all the other Members of Youth Parliament.
When we visited the House of Commons in November, I spoke
about the need for better political education to support the ‘Votes
at 16’ campaign, and after the vote, that and ‘End Knife Crime’
were voted as our key campaigns for the coming year, reflecting
Henry Fanshawe’s Make Your Mark results.
Unfortunately, it is likely that Derbyshire, as well as many other
parts of the country, will no longer have representatives in the
Youth Parliament due to imminent central government funding cuts
to local councils. Despite this, hopefully the Youth Parliament will
continue to grow in stature and continue with the great job it is
doing for the young people of Britain.

Education Directory 2019
Schools
Directory
The S18 district is particularly proud of
its education offering. Ofsted inspections
and national exam results regularly confirm
that the Dronfield area has some of the
best performing schools in the country
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, 01246 412372.
dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Barlow C of E Primary School
Millcross Lane, 0114 2890413,
barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Dronfield Infant School
School Lane, Dronfield, 01246 412302.
dronfield-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
Dronfield County Junior School
School Lane, Dronfield, 01246 413145,
dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
Gorseybrigg Primary School
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, 01246 418508,
gorseybrigg.co.uk
Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield, 01246 413284,
holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk
Lenthall Infant School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, 01246 414569.
Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, 01246 413134,
northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Penny Acres Primary School
The Common, Holmesfield, 0114 2890330.
pennyacres.derbyshire.sch.uk
St Andrew’s C of E Methodist Primary School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, 01246 417243.
Stonelow Junior School
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, 01246 414370,
dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Unstone Junior School
Main Road, Unstone, 01246 413109.
Unstone St Mary's Infant School
Crow Lane, Unstone, 01246 412096
William Levick Primary School
Smithy Croft, Dronfield Woodhouse, 0114 2890670.
Westbourne Independent School
60 Westbourne Road, Sheffield, 0114 2660374.
William Levick Primary School
Smithy Croft
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
S18 8YB
0114 2585696
Email: info@williamlevick.derbyshire.sch.uk
Website: www.williamlevick.derbyshire.sch.uk
Summer
holiday
care
available
Twitter: @William_Levick
All visits warmly welcomed.
Now open
until 6pm
Registered Charity
No: 1026835
St Andrew’s Pre-School is committed to offering your
children a happy, safe and caring environment in which they
can have equal opportunities to develop to their full potential.
Our pre-school offers a high ratio of qualified,
experienced and friendly staff
LEA Funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds
Nursery Voucher Schemes accepted
Our Oftsed report is good • Flexible Care
After school and holiday care is available for over 3’s
We offer 30 hour places subject to eligibility
Pentland Rd, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire S18 8ZQ
Tel: 07814 941343
preschool.dronfield@gmail.com
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Celebrating over 40 years
Established 1977
18 Stubley Drive,
Dronfield, S18 8QY
Tel 01246 298184
www.gosforthpreschool.co.uk
Nurseries
Directory
Places available for 2,3 and 4 year olds
Up to 30 hours funded places available for 3 and 4 year
olds and up to 15 hours funded places for 2 year olds
Giving your
little people
the
best
start
in life
Local children enjoy a wonderful start to
their education at a large number of
highly-rated nurseries and play-schools
Avenue Nursery
The Avenue, Dronfield, 07836 730444.
Barlow Pre-School,
Millcross Lane, Barlow, 0114 2899046
Dronfield Nursery
Northfield House, 274 Chesterfield Road, 01246 410778.
Gosforth Pre-School
Stubley Lane, Dronfield, 01246 298184.
Hilltop Tots
Highfields Road, 01246 290063.
Lenthall Nursery School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, 01246 414569.
Little Acorns Nursery
Stubley Lane, 01246 299750.
Little Feet Nursery & Pre-School
Callywhite Lane, 01246 417812.
Northfield Nursery
Falcon Road, 01246 292310.
St Andrew’s Pre-School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, 07814 941343.
Unstone St Mary's Nursery School
Crow Lane, Unstone, 01246 412096.
Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield S18 2LR
Tel: 01246 413284
e mail: info@holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk
website: www.holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk
Come and visit us
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Penny Acres
Primary School
Main Road, Holmesfield, S18 7WP
Executive Headteacher: Mr David Ratcliffe
Places available
Please contact the school office on 0114 289 0330
to arrange a visit to our wonderful school
Nurturing ambition and inspiring success
in a Federation where children thrive
Wigley
Primary School
Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JJ
Executive Headteacher: Mr David Ratcliffe
Places available
Please contact the school office on 01246 566432
to arrange a visit to our wonderful school
Nurturing ambition and inspiring success
in a Federation where children thrive
Registers now open for an immediate start. Also taking bookings
for the new academic year (September start)
Reserve your place now to avoid disappointment
Established since 1988
Under new management since September 2014
Open term time offering full day care for children aged 2 to 5 years
GRADED
‘GOOD IN
ALL AREAS’
by OFSTED
July 2016
Defibrillator installed and all staff qualified in paediatric first aid.
We also have staff to meet particular medical needs including
epilepsy.
Offering a variety of activities to promote social, emotional,
communication, physical and educational skills, including wet
area for sand, water and painting activities. Craft area and quiet
corner for stories and rest. Dedicated areas for maths and writing.
Private outdoor garden area offering a secure learning
environment.
Qualified, experienced, committed and caring team to support
your child.
Two course hot lunch available if required.
Working to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to help
children progress, achieve and exceed their potential and realise
their aspirations.
Activities recognised as suitable to help children progress and
grow in all areas of personal development and learning - including
language and literacy, mathematics, physical, creative and
personal development.
Nursery Education Funding Entitlement available to eligible 2 year
olds and for all children the term following their 3rd birthday. 15
hours Universal Nursery Education Funding for all 3 and 4 year
olds the term following a child’s 3rd birthday and extended to 30
hours if required and provided meeting eligibility.
Range of childcare vouchers/schemes accepted.
Call us to arrange a visit to meet with a member of our
friendly team.
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Learning today…
Leading tomorrow
Unstone Schools
Federation
We are two small schools with experienced teams who
are passionate about making learning fun and exciting.
Unstone St Mary’s Nursery & Infant School is a
Community School catering for children from ages 3 to 7.
Unstone Junior School is a Community Junior School catering
for children from ages 7 to 11. The two schools joined together as
a hard federation in September 2016, working closely together
but still keeping their own identity.
For further information please contact us:
Unstone St Mary’s Nursery & Infants - 01246 412096
Unstone Junior School - 01246 413109
info@unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
OFSTED says
The Avenue Nursery
is ‘OUTSTANDING’
The Avenue
Nursery,
Holmesdale
Infant School,
The Avenue,
Dronfield, S18 2LR
Call Mrs Dawn Curry
on 07836 730444
theavenuenursery@supanet.com
Early years
foundation stage
curriculum delivered
through stimulating play
in a safe environment
by experienced and
qualified staff.
We offer FLEXIBLE CARE for 50 weeks
of the year. Hours are available to suit
between 7.45am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
ALL CHILDREN WELCOME
from 2 to 5 years.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
for eligible 2 year olds and
all 3-4 year olds.
Serving the community
for over 20 years
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If you want your
child to receive the
best start in life, call
Little Acorns today
for more information
or to arrange a no
obligation show
around visit.
~ Leading nursery school for miles around
~ Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
~ Extensive indoor and outdoor nursery and play areas
~ Exceptional staff competence and motivation
We strive to ensure
all children receive
outstanding child
care in a supportive
and encouraging
atmosphere.
Stubley Lane
Dronfield
S18 1LS
Tel: 01246 299750 Email: info@littleacornsdronfield.co.uk Website: www.littleacornsdronfield.co.uk

Education Directory 2019
Lauren’s
essay win
Ideas about how public transport in Dronfield
can be improved helped Lauren Oldale win an
essay-writing competition. The 15-year-old was
judged to have penned the best entry in the
challenge, organised by Friends of Dronfield
Station and Henry Fanshawe School. ‘A
Good Public Transport System is Essential
For Towns Like Dronfield’ earned her a
certificate and £100 prize. Here’s Lauren’s essay:
S
OME years ago, there was much less public transport
available. Buses were the only public transport in Dronfield,
so many people had to use cars to get around, particularly for
journeys into Sheffield and Chesterfield.
As a result, a car became a necessity for people and it became a
habit even for journeys that would have been easier by public
transport, or walking! To break the habit of using a car for every
journey, no matter how small, it’s essential to provide good public
transport and also to show people the advantages it can bring.
Public transportation is one of the simplest and affordable ways to
School
donates
417
meals
Lauren Oldale with her
winner’s certificate
Dear Dronfield Eye,
I HAVE been headteacher at Gorseybrigg since
September 2017 and now feel very much involved
in the Dronfield community.
I want to let you know how proud I am of all my
children and their families. We obviously do a great
deal of fund-raising for our own school, but all of us
think it is very important to realise how fortunate we
all are and give a little back.
Nicola Burdett, one of our office staff, was
instrumental in setting up a regular donation to the
travel. Evidence suggests that public transport has the potential to
replace 21% of existing car journeys in urban areas around the UK.
Buses produce fewer gas emissions, to some extent, as they take
more passengers than a car. Their use means less traffic
congestion on the roads and no car parking charges. As you only
have to pay for the trips you make, this saves you lots of money.
It’s also much less stressful compared to driving a car as you can
use the time to listen to music, read or simply just relax.
Many more car journeys are being made because they provide
door-to-door travel in an instant. On the whole, they are quick and
reliable, though expensive. To compete with them, public transport
must improve in many ways.
Dronfield people have recently seen a great improvement in public
transport links with the reintroduction of local railway services.
Several trains a day provide quick transfers to Sheffield and
Chesterfield, in good and bad weather. They can remove a large
number of passengers from road transport systems.
Many people now commute by train to work from Dronfield as it
saves the hassle of using the car. The train can also easily provide
access to Meadowhall shopping and entertainment centre,
particularly for the young and elderly.
There are many ways in which public transport can be improved.
Recent reduction in bus services needs to be reversed and
increased. The withdrawal and alteration of routes around Dronfield
has massively affected the elderly who now have to walk further or
get a taxi to their destination. The fewer routes and less frequent
services make it impractical to use public transport for some
journeys.
Access to medical services is vital for all and this may be affected
by service reductions. In the future, improvements could include
hop-on – hop-off service which would be suitable in some places.
In the more distant future, robot vehicles may provide door-to-door
transport on demand, altering the provision of public transport.
Until then. bus services will need great improvements.
Local train service developments are very welcome but will need
improvements in both frequency and reliability. Increases in main
line services – particularly with the development of HS2 – will
make it necessary for passengers to get to and from Dronfield
easily. This will require regular, more frequent services to Dronfield
at all times of the day. Timetables for trains (and for buses also)
must be easily accessible and available, not just online but in
printed form too.
Efforts improving the public transport system are, however,
wasted if people living in the area cannot clearly see the
advantages of using the system and so do not want to use it. There
must be positive improvements rather than action against the use
of private cars. Although cars are good for some journeys, public
transport needs to be reliable and punctual, and above all
convenient for the travelling public.
Chesterfield Foodbank. Our School Council also came
on board to help us promote it.
It really took off in 2018 and we now do regular
collections. In October, we collected 180kg of food,
which represents 257 meals, and in December we
collected 112kg, which is 160 meals. This means that
the school has donated 417 meals to needy families
in one term alone, which as a smaller school is no
mean feat!
Corinne Thornton, Headteacher, Gorseybrigg
Primary School and Nursery
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teenage
54
Balmoral Crescent,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8ZY
Tel: 01246 418508
Headteacher: Mrs Corinne Thornton
www.gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk
enquiries@gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk
We are – Positive – Kind – Equal
Thoughtful –Determined – Honest
Our school puts the needs of every child at the heart of all that we do. We
aim to provide an exciting, varied and challenging experience for pupils
where every skill is valued and nurtured.
Our commitment to a broad, balanced and high quality curriculum is
reflected not only in our strong results across all subjects, but also in an
embedded arts, thematic and sports curriculum, which includes trips,
competitions and residentials.
Promoting positive health and wellbeing of everyone in our community is
also key and we are expanding our opportunities for outdoor learning,
(including Forest Schools), as well as developing yoga, mindfulness and
positive mindset approaches within the school day.
Our strong team ethos and 6 school values (chosen by the whole
community) sit at the heart of this. Our overarching value, “Be the best you
can be” expresses our core aim.
We welcome visits to our school and would also invite you to look at our
website for more information. We look forward to meeting you!
SCHOOL SHEFFIELD
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• From age 3 to 16
• Small Class Sizes
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*Sunday Times 2018
Dronfield Eye invites
local young people to
write a column each
month and in this special
edition it’s the turn of
Amelia Mae Thompson
H
EYE
I! I am 13 years old and live in Dronfield Woodhouse. I
attend Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School where I am in Y9.
I am a student leader and outstanding achiever.
My favourite subjects are English, drama and science and I hope
to eventually become a midwife.
Out of school, I enjoy watching Sheffield United and spending
time with my pets; these are a dog called Tia - a greedy chocolate
Labrador - a horse called Rosie and a tortoise called Hugo.
In summer, I like to compete at Eckington District Riding Club
show jumping.
I am a member of the Manchester Survivors Choir and recently
performed and filmed with Take That. I attend practice every two
weeks and have made many friends.
I am a passionate fundraiser and recently won a hero award with
Sheffield and Hallam FM for Bee Dazzle Bee, currently on display in
Meadowhall for Kelly Brewster and the other victims of the
Manchester attack.
School time at the minute is very stressful as I am starting course
work for my GCSEs and planning is on going in choosing my
options.
Not knowing if you are choosing the right ones can make you
question your choices. I am trying to pick the ones I enjoy and
which would possibly help me in the future. I would hopefully love
to attend sixth form at my current school and achieve my goal.
Recently, me and my mum went for afternoon tea at the Barn in
Dronfield which was extremely enjoyable. We always try to support
local businesses in and around Dronfield. There are some great
shops in Dronfield with many new ones opening.
The Parish Church looked amazing with all the Christmas trees
donated by all the local businesses - a big well done to everyone
involved.
I frequently attend the gym at the Sports Centre in Dronfield and
it’s always great to see so many other students of all years there,
keeping fit. It such a great atmosphere and so friendly.
Visiting the Peak District and seeing the stags rutting is always a
highlight for me. My uncle, who sadly passed away, first showed
me and I have visited yearly since.
In April if you visit, the stags lose there antlers and, if lucky
enough. you may actually find some. Their antlers glisten and look
amazing when they are re-growing.
It’s sad that some are poached and people destroy the
countryside. Until I had my dog, I never would have visited
Bigmoor but now frequently go.
I hope you have enjoyed meeting me and, until next time, bye!

Education Directory 2019
A platform
Stonelow
Junior School
for artwork
Learning and Achieving together
T
HE Friends of Dronfield Station regularly invite pupils from
local schools to create artwork to brighten up the shelters
on the station’s two platforms.
Here are children from Lenthall Infants and Nursery School
showing off their artistic talents to the Mayor and Mayoress,
Coun Philip Wright and Mrs Pauline Wright.
Stonelow Road • Dronfield
Derbyshire • S18 2EP
Telephone: 01246 414370
Email: info@dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Come and visit us anytime
Est.1579
DRONFIELDHENRYFANSHAWE
SCHOOL
SuccesswithCare
Theoutstandingprovisionforpupils’spiritual,moral,socialandculturaldevelopment,includingthepromotionof
BritishValues,ispivotaltotheethosoftheschool.Pupilshaveaverygoodunderstandingoftheculturalinfluences
thathaveshapedtheirownheritage.Thereisavolunteeringprogrammeattheschoolandthishashighlevelsof
participation.Therearenumerousopportunitiesinandoutoflessonsforpupilstodevelopspirituallyandmorally.
Thisisahappy,cohesive,supportiveandoutwardlookingschoolwherechildrenflourish.
TheHeadteacherisaquiteexceptionalandinspirationalleader.Shehascreatedaschoolwherethevaluesofcare,
compassion,toleranceandrespectflourishalongsidethoseofhighaspirationsandexpectationsofsuccessforall.
Everypupilisknownasanindividualandrelationshipsbetweenallthepeopleintheschoolareoutstanding.
Ofsted(November2015)
DHFS GREENLANE DRONFIELDS18 2FZ 01246412372
admin@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.ukwww.dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk@DHFSUpdate
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Events Directory 2019
Festival back with a bang
Mark the dates in your new diary... the second
Dronfield Arts Festival is to be staged May 3rd-6th
A
BIG success of 2018 was the inaugural Dronfield Arts
Festival, held over a sunny May weekend.
The good news is that the initial schedule has already been prepared
for the 2019 Dronfield Arts Festival, to be staged from May 3rd-6th.
Dronfield Eye is again proud to be main sponsor of the event which
will be delivering attractions for all members of the family.
The more popular events and live performances from last year are to
be repeated and a number of new attractions have been added to the
programme. Dronfield Hall Barn will again be at the centre of things
but several other Dronfield venues will be hosting festival events.
Some of the new performers to look out for include street
entertainment from Magic Jon in the Barn Gardens and two shows
from Dangerous Steve who will be demonstrating fire and chainsaw
juggling, giant unicycle riding, ladder balancing and more.
The Tent of Mystery offers magic for all ages, presented non-stop in
a colourful tent. Back by popular demand is Avago Circus, the fully
participatory circus skills show where you can test your skills at stiltwalking,
tightrope-walking, juggling and much, much more!
Street Art by Coloquix has appeared in the north on England and also
in New York, San Francisco and Denver. Come and see the work, how
it’s done and if you fancy yourself as a street artist, have a go yourself.
All paints and protective gear are provided.
Okami Jiu Jitsu will be demonstrating traditional Japanese jiu jitsu
techniques as well as showing self-defence techniques. Expect a high
impact demonstration with plenty of energy. There will be an
opportunity to learn some self-defence techniques. Details at
admin@dronfieldartsfestival.co.uk
The Lantern Parade was a magical event at last year’s festival and
organisers plan this as an annual event. The parade will start outside
The Forge and head up Church Street and on to High Street to finish in
the Barn Gardens with a fireworks display.
In the run-up to the festival, there will be workshops at Dronfield
Hall Barn so look out on the website for dates. Workshops are also
being taken into schools prior to the festival. If your school would like
to find out how they can become involved, email: admin@dronfieldarts
festival.co.uk
You can learn how to programme and use ‘Ozobots’. These minirobots
have downward-facing cameras which sense colours, lines and
codes and can be programmed using coloured pen markings on paper.
Children can draw tracks for them to follow using coding techniques.
It’s not too late to take part yourself, either as a performer, a
volunteer or a sponsor. Simply contact the organisers via the website
dronfieldartsfestival.co.uk or enquire at Dronfield Hall Barn.
Dronfield Arts Festival 2019
Timetable of events to date:
Friday, 3rd May:
Civic Hall: Performances by various Dronfield schools.
Barn Gallery: 7.30pm, Summer Showstoppers! Andrea Ryder (soprano)
and Mark Cunningham (tenor) performing well-known songs from the
worlds of opera and musicals. Ticketed.
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The fabulous Lantern Parade will again make its way along
Church Street and High Street to Dronfield Hall Barn
Saturday, 4th May:
The Barn Gallery: Fine Arts Exhibition, 10am-5pm. Free.
The Barn Gardens: Street entertainment from Dangerous Steve - Free.
Childrens crafts corner. Small charge. Drone Valley Brewery. Crafts.
The Courtyard Room: Derbyshire Arts Co-operative.
The Barn Coffee Shop, 9am-5pm, serving hot and cold food and drinks.
Saturday Evening at the Barn: Lantern parade, meeting at the Forge at
8.45pm. Parade up High Street and finishing in the Barn Gardens with a
fireworks display. Food and drink stalls. Information on the lanternmaking
workshops is available on the website. Small fee for workshops.
The Manor Gardens: 12.30 & 1.30pm, performances from U3A
Traditional Dance. Free. 2pm, Live music from Rachael Webster. Free.
3pm, Scottish Country Dancers. Free. 4pm Chesterfield Garland Dancers.
Free. Fizz & Gin by Mr Darcey’s Drinks Emporium. Craft stalls.
Civic Hall: 2pm & 7pm, performance from Dancedaze – As seen on BGT!
Ticketed.
The Green Dragon: 2pm Chesterfield Garland Dancers. Free. 4pm, Vodka
tasting. Cost involved. 9.30pm, Live music from Rachel Raynor. Free.
Sunday 5th May
The Barn Gallery: Fine Arts Exhibition, 10am – 5pm. Free.
The Barn Gardens: Street entertainment in the Tent of Mystery. Free.
Children’s crafts corner. Small Charge. Drone Valley Brewery. Craft
stalls.
The Courtyard Room: Derbyshire Arts Co-operative.
The Barn Coffee Shop, 9am – 5pm serving hot and cold food & drinks.
The Barn Gallery: 7.30pm, The Royal Northern College of Music presents
‘Duo Azure’, a harp and violin recital. Ticketed.
The Manor Gardens: 1-4pm, Street Art demonstrations and “have a go
street art”. Free. 1pm, Performance from the kids at Razzamataz Theatre
Schools. 1.30pm Lah Di Dah Free. 2pm Martial Arts demonstrations and
workshop. Free. 3pm Lah Di Dah Free. Fizz & Gin by Mr Darcey’s Drinks
Emporium. Craft stalls.
Civic Hall: Burlesque body confidence workshop (Time to be confirmed).
Ticketed. JW Performance Arts presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Free.
7.30pm, Krystalite Productions presents ‘An Evening of Burlesque’, over-
18’-s only. Ticketed.
The Green Dragon: 4pm, Music from Richie Elwood. Free. 4pm, Gin
tasting. Cost involved. 8pm, Live music TBC.

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...and burlesque!
Monday 6th May
The Barn Gallery: Fine Arts Exhibition, 10am-5pm. Free.
The Barn Gardens: Back by popular demand, Avago Circus. Try out your
circus skills. Free. Children’s crafts corner. Small charge. Steamworks
‘Robotics meets art' workshop. Drone Valley Brewery. Craft stalls.
The Courtyard Room: Derbyshire Arts Co-operative
The Barn Coffee Shop, open 9am-5pm, serving hot and cold food &
drinks.
The Manor Gardens: Maypole Dancing (Time to be confirmed). Free. Fizz
& Gin by Mr Darcey’s Drinks Emporium. Craft stalls.
Civic Hall: Drama Dronfield presents: ‘The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe’. Time TBC. Free. 1pm, Dronfield Singers.
The Green Dragon: 4pm, Phil Johnson Band. Free. 4pm, Wine-tasting.
Cost involved. 9pm, Quiz.
Also over the weekend, the Peel Centre will be exhibiting artwork from
our local schools, the chosen 20 printed canvasses from the Schools
Photography Competition and the amateur competition display. The
Library will have the life-size telephone box again displaying the books
from the winning short stories of the Creative Writing competition.
An Evening of
Burlesque is to
feature in the Arts
Festival on Sunday,
5th May. Think
Moulin Rouge and
put on your feather
boas as Krystalite
Productions bring
fabulously
entertaining and
exciting variety acts
from national and
international
performers.
Right: Performer
Krystal Rouge
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April date
for 10K
Dronfield’s 10K race and Fun Run is
the town’s largest participation event,
attracting runners from far and wide
O
RGANISERS of the annual Dronfield 10K
Road Race are hoping for more
straightforward circumstances in 2019, after
being affected by the country’s two extremes of
weather last year.
The original race day of Sunday, March 18th, had
to be abandoned as snow, ice and pot-holes took a
grip of the town. Then, on the rescheduled date of Sunday, July 1st,
the temperature topped 24deg C, and runners had to take on plenty
of water as they made their way around the Gosforth Valley route.
The 2019 race is to be staged on the morning of Sunday, April 7th,
together with the Fun Run. Both events start from Pentland Road,
close to The Jolly Farmer.
Folk fans’
big night for
Weston Park
appeal
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Children stride out in the Fun Run
Closing date for 10K entries is midday on Sunday, March 17th, or
when the limit of 1,100 competitors is reached. Full entry details
can be found at dronfield10k.co.uk
The race, now in its 26th year, raises funds for organisers,
7th Dronfield Scouts. Many of those competing also use the day
to collect money for their own favourite charities and good
causes. This year’s main sponsor is again Taylor & Emmet.
OCAL folk performers are staging a charity concert at Coal Aston
Village Hall to raise funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
The event on Saturday, 30th March, features Graham Pratt, Paul Dickinson,
Judy Dunlop, Jon Scaife, Peter Garratt, Ken Atkinson, Geoff Heppell, Geof
Trend and Charlie Smallwood.
Said Peter: “Quite a few of our friends in the folk community have had
fantastic treatment for various cancers at several cancer centres in Sheffield
and the surrounding areas over the last couple of years.
“A number of us thought we should use our musical talents to try to help to
make lives a little better for those receiving treatment.”
The concert starts at 7:30pm and tickets, at £10, are available from Peter at
garratt-p@sky.com or by ringing 0114 2352850.
People are invited to take their own drinks as there will be no bar.

Dronfield Gala
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A
February male
voice concert
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DATE for everyone’s diary should be Sunday, June 30th.
That’s the afternoon thousands of us will be heading to Cliffe
Park for the annual Dronfield Gala celebrations.
Last summer’s hugely successful event offered fun and games for
all members of the family and attracted the Gala’s largest
attendance in recent years.
Now the organisers, Dronfield Town Council, are looking to build
on that success by making the 2019 event even bigger and better
than before.
HE renowned Chesterfield Male Voice Choir has a Dronfield
concert this year.
The choir has been singing and entertaining audiences since it was
established way back in 1922. Many of the choristers have been
associated with the choir for 40-plus years and, in a few cases, 50
years.
Through the decades, the choir has proudly represented the town
at various festivals and concerts across the United Kingdom,
appearing at venues such as Cardiff Arms Park, The Royal Albert
Hall in London and Derby Cathedral.
They also sang at Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, with Lesley Garrett
CBE.
Many other concerts are held locally, often to raise money for
local charities.
The Choir’s Winter Concert of 2019 will be staged at Dronfield
Civic Centre on Saturday, 23rd February, commencing at
7.30pm.
This will be the first-time appearance at this venue, although the
choir has sung at weddings at Dronfield Parish Church.
Singing and music generally is good for participants and audiences
alike and the choir is keen to promote this message, and, whenever
possible recruit new members.
Admission is £8 and you can either pay at the door or contact Ian
on 01246 211672 or 07947084077, or email
iangerrard169@hotmail.com
A WINTER CONCERT
presented by
CHESTERFIELD MALE
VOICE CHOIR
SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2019
AT 2.30 P.M.
DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE
DRONFIELD S18 1PD
TICKETS £8
Pay at the door or contact Ian
01246 211672
07947084077
Email iangerrard169@hotmail.com
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Beautiful
Barlow
gardens
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EEP the date free... Barlow Open Gardens is to
take place this year on Sunday, 7th July.
The event has become increasingly popular since it was
launched six years ago and last year attracted more than
700 people to 15 varied plots.
More than £5,000 was raised for St Lawrence Church,
which is transformed into an outdoor café for the event.
Founder Hazel Grainger said: “From just a simple idea
one Sunday afternoon to help raise funds to support the
upkeep of our beautiful village church and its charities, the
event has grown into something really special and a huge
success.
“In 2018, more and more people became involved with
flower stalls, craft stalls, and plant sales, not forgetting
the ladies who provide delicious home-made cakes,
scones teas and coffees. The weather was kind and
visitors enjoyed a fabulous day.
“It is hard work for all those involved but to hear the
positive comments from all who come makes it so
worthwhile!
“We look forward to the 2019 Open Gardens and know
there will again be lots to see and do.”
Pictures: Deborah Wain
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HE town’s DronFest music festival is marking
a big milestone this year - its 20th
anniversary.
Music fans are set to gather in Cliffe Park, on
Saturday, 10th August, to enjoy performances by
great artists as well as support local charities.
Last year’s event, the biggest and best ever, raised
over £12,765 for all manner of good causes, with the
grand total handed out since DronFest was started
now standing at more than £102,000.
DronFest’s founder, John Aspinall, is keen for the
event to appeal to all members of the family and lays
on plenty of activities to keep youngsters entertained.
Keep an eye on the website dronfest.co.uk for more
information about the 2019 line-up and tickets as it
becomes available.
Town remembers
its fallen heroes
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HE 2018 Remembrance Day
commemorations in Dronfield were
particularly poignant, falling on the 100th
anniversary of the signing of the World War
I Armistice declaration.
The 2019 Remembrance Day service will be
held at the town war memorial in the grounds
of the Library on Sunday, November 10th.
Dronfield War Memorial is centre
of attention on Remembrance Day
DronFest shows have raised more than £102,000
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DRONFIELD HALL BARN EVENTS JANUARY TO JUNE 2019
DRONFIELD WILDLIFE & NATURAL HISTORY GROUP
Wednesday 2nd January
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: an evening lecture
by Dr Patrick Harding ‘The Medicinal Uses of Plants’.
Ancient and modern medicinal uses of plants such as
foxglove, cannabis and willow. £4 (£2 for Friends).
Wednesday 6th February,
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: an evening lecture by
Debbie Alston ‘The Mammals of Derbyshire’.
£4 (£2 for Friends)
Wednesday 6th March,
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: an evening lecture by Dr
Ian Rotherham ‘Lost Fens - England’s greatest ecological
disaster’. £4 (£2 for Friends).
Wednesday 3rd April,
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: an evening lecture
by Jim Russell ‘‘Wildfl owers of the Peak District’.
£4 (£2 for Friends).
Wednesday 1st May
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: an evening lecture by Dr
Chris Terrell-Nield ‘The Cavernicoles of Creswell – the
biology of caves’. £4 (£2 for Friends).
Wednesday 5th June,
7.30pm, Dronfield Hall Barn, an evening lecture by Nick
Brown – ‘Swifts are in trouble – so how can we help?’.
£4 (£2 for Friends).
Photography Competition
Categories for 2019 are Clouds, British Wildfl owers in
Spring, The Natural History of a UK Churchyard – entries
close in June – see our website for further information.
OLD DRONFIELD SOCIETY
Thursday 24th January,
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: An evening lecture with
a member of the Pentrich and South Wingfi eld Revolution
Group about the Pentrich Rising – an armed
uprising in the small village of Pentrich, Derbyshire in
1817. Talk accompanies exhibition in the gallery.
£4 (£2 for Friends).
Thursday 28th March,
DRONFIELD BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION GROUP
Wednesday 20th March 7.30pm,
Dronfi eld Hall Barn: An evening lecture by
Botanical Artist Louise Lane ‘Painting the Bee
Orchids of Menorca’. £4 (£2 for Friends)
Botanical Illustration Workshops
with Professional Artist
Rachael Dawson
Come and join us for a Spring-themed workshop!
Monday 1st April,
Monday 8th April,
Monday 15th April
Monday 13th May,
Monday 20th May,
Monday 3rd June
Dronfi eld Hall Barn, 9.45am to 12.45pm,
£75 for all 6 sessions (£60 for Friends).
FRIENDS OF THE BARN
Children’s Crafts at Half Term:
Wednesday 20th February,
Dronfi eld Hall Barn, 10am until 2pm, £2 per child.
Coffee Mornings
(fundraisers for the Barn Gardens)
17th January and
30th May at the Civic Hall.
ARTS@S18
Stained Glass Workshop:
Join our friendly group to make
your own stained glass pieces.
Monday 7th January
Monday 21st January
Monday 11th February
Monday 25th February
Monday 11th March
Monday 25th March
Monday 8th April
The Peel Centre, 10am until 1pm, £14 per session
(£10 for Friends).
Art Workshops with John Sutcliffe:
Join our artist in residence to explore new techniques
and develop your art as you wish!
Thursday 10th January,
Thursday17th January,
Thursday 24th January,
Thursday 31st January,
Thursday 7th February,
Thursday14th February (not 21st)
Thursday 28th February,
Thursday 7th March,
Thursday 14th March,
Thursday 21st March,
Thursday 28th March
The Peel Centre, 1.30pm until 4.30pm, £20 per
session or £200 for 11 sessions (Friends £15 per
session or £150 for 11 sessions).
Quilting/Textile Workshops:
Join our lovely quilters and learn from our expert
Susanne Haywood (note NEW time and date!)
Friday 11th January,
Friday 8th February,
Friday 8th March,
Friday 12th April,
Friday 10th May,
Friday 14th June
Dronfi eld Hall Barn, 10am until 1pm, £5 per session.
OTHER EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
‘The Pentrich Rising: the story through Art’,
Upstairs Gallery, Dronfi eld Hall Barn,
Opens late January
Derbyshire Arts Cooperative
Courtyard Room, Dronfi eld Hall Barn
from Monday 29th April (Date TBC)
Artisan and Producers’ Markets
Sunday 24th March 2019
Sunday 2nd June 2019
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall Barn: An evening lecture by
Alan Powell (retired editor of the Sheffield Star and
Telegraph) ‘Just My Type - A History of Print’.
£4 (£2 for Friends).
Thursday 23rd May,
7.30pm, Dronfi eld Hall
Barn: An evening lecture
by Suzanne Bingham,
‘The Sheffi eld Flood: What
happened, how, and the
enduring consequences of
the tragedy’.
£4 (£2 for Friends).
Easter Children’s Crafts and Trail:
Good Friday (19th April)
Easter Sunday (21st April)
Dronfi eld Hall Barn,
10am until 2pm, £2 per child.
We look forward to welcoming you at one of our events soon!
Book at: www.dronfieldhallbarn.org
‘Live and Local’ Events
‘Leviathan’:
an epic re-imagining through contemporary dance
of Herman Melville’s seminal novel, Moby Dick, by
multi-award winning choreographer James Wilton.
Saturday 6 April, 7.30pm,
The Peel Centre. £12.50 adults, £8 under 16s.
‘Team Viking’: a one-man theatre show -
hilarious, heart-lifting and wacky - which tells
the story of how one man actually gave his best
mate the send-off he wanted – a full Viking burial.
Tangram Theatre Company.
Thursday 9th May, 7.30pm,
Dronfi eld Hall Barn. £12.50 adults, £8 under 16s.
Telephone: 01246 418122
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Dronfield’s Paul Millington initially joined the Roundhouse as a member and is now a trustee
Volunteers keep centre
Mike Firth visits Barrow Hill Roundhouse to meet
some of the seven Dronfield men volunteering
their time and skills at the railway attraction
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T’S been one of the area’s best kept secrets for years but
word is now well and truly out about the Barrow Hill
Roundhouse attraction, just over the hill from the Dronfield
area.
The centre, Britain's last surviving working railway roundhouse, is
now particularly eager to welcome visitors, both young and old,
after benefitting from a £1.1million Heritage Lottery grant. In
addition to delighting train enthusiasts, the venue hosts a variety
of events including music concerts, visiting steam and diesel galas,
children’s themed days and school visits, as well as one of the
region’s largest real ale festivals.
Built in 1870, it was threatened with demolition in 1991 when the
site was closed by British Rail. It was saved by a group of
dedicated volunteers who have transformed it into a unique
railway museum and events venue.
As well as the turntable and lifting gear, it has a display of steam
and diesel locomotives and other rolling stock, a signal box, the
Roundhouse Halt platform and Springwell Branch running line.
The centre has an army of 100 volunteers who carry out all
manner of tasks. Here we meet three of the team who live in
Dronfield.
HEN Paul Millington popped into his local pub for a
W drink, he struck up a conversation which was to
change his life.
“Someone in the local told me about the Roundhouse and I
initially joined as a member.
“Before long, I learned they were looking for volunteers for the
collections team, something which really interested me.
“Initially I worked on the museum accreditation and collections
side of things, later also becoming volunteer co-ordinator”
Paul became a trustee three years ago, since when he has
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reduced his involvement with the volunteers to the role of
assistant volunteer co-ordinator.
He said: “This is both a charity and a limited company, so the
trustees are also directors. We have to ensure everything is run in
accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.
Being a former employee of Midland Bank / HSBC until
retirement in 2003, Paul’s Roundhouse responsibilities now
include the role of treasurer.
Away from the financial side of things, he enjoys working with the
centre’s vast collection of historic photographs.
“We have 2,000-3,000 photographs which feature in displays
around the Roundhouse and which we hope to make available on
the internet,” he said.
He is enjoying seeing the attraction broaden its appeal, with the
new facilities attracting a new audience.
Like others at Barrow Hill, Paul, who lives off Dronfield’s Church
Street, is keenly anticipating a special series of events in 2020
when the Roundhouse will be 150 years old.
“We are looking to celebrate in many ways, one of which will
hopefully see us welcome an iconic locomotive to Barrow Hill.”
ETIRED teacher and college lecturer Mike Hawley
R discovered the venue by accident, way back in 1998.
“My wife read in the paper something about a railway centre
having an open day so I went down and was impressed with what
I saw,” he recalled.
“I saw Mervyn, the manager, wandering around and asked if they
needed any volunteers and I’ve been coming here virtually every
Sunday for the past 20 years.”
Mike says the attraction has changed considerably over the years,
but it has managed to retain some of its special atmosphere.
As a volunteer, Mike’s duties have been varied. He has laid track,
felled trees, cleared scrub, assisted with shunting, cleaned locos,
helped repair rolling stock and, after colleagues discovered he
could hold a paintbrush, has painted signs and wagons.
On busy gala days, when thousands of people can flock to Barrow
Hill when trains run for visitors, Mike works as signaller on the
level crossing.

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Former teacher Mike Hawley with an example of his sign-writing
on track
Mike has joined colleagues in reclaiming redundant track and equipment
from various places such as the Tube Works in Chesterfield, Kiveton Park and
Northampton, for use at Barrow Hill.
“It has been great,” he said. “After I left work I think I was missing the
companionship, so working as part of the volunteer team was really good.
Most of our tasks in the early years of restoration involved hard physical
work, good exercise with something to show for it.
“The practical skills and knowledge of those leading the team were, and still
are, impressive. When I first began to help out, we had the assistance of
several retired railwaymen who had spent their working lives at Barrow Hill.
It was great to hear their stories and take their advice.”
An interest in railways is not surprising, as Mike is the son of a railwayman
and was a trainspotter in his pre-teen years. He worked for British Rail in
Dronfield and Sheffield during holidays from college, so
volunteering at Barrow Hill completes a circle for him.
HE Roundhouse is justifiably proud of its large collection of railway
T artifacts, many of which are stored in a new museum area.
Ray Temple has been a volunteer member of the collections team for the
past six years. One of his roles is to photograph items donated to the venue,
recording details on the reverse of the images which are filed in numerical
order. An unusual duty is to set traps to ensure no bugs such as spiders get
anywhere near any of the more delicate items in the collection!
Ray’s particular railway passion is old lamps which were used on locos,
platforms, level-crossings and in the engine sheds.
“They were all hand-made and in my own collection I have some of the
original lamps from Barrow Hill. I’ve donated one of them back to the
Roundhouse.”
A former commercial manager of a window hardware company, Ray worked
with his wife and her business partner at RJ Interiors at Coal Aston before
retirement. Talking to an old friend, Mike Hawley, he was encouraged to join
the team at the Roundhouse. Ray gives his time at Barrow Hill each
Wednesday. When galas and other special events come around, he has duties
as a train guard, something he enjoyed training for.
“A lot of people might think that we are here to play at trains but we have to
operate by the rules of the real railway and the guard is responsible for the
train and its passengers,” added Ray who lives at Green Lane.
• More information, including forthcoming events, at: barrowhill.org
Ray Temple with one of the centre’s many old lamps
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Three decades of service
Dexters Flooring is a family business
that offers an end-to-end quality
service at competitive prices for both
domestic and commercial customers
T
HE family flooring company was first established
at Gleadless Townend in 1988 by brothers Andrew
and Alan Dexter. Today, it is run by Andrew and his wife
Debbie, along with their son Tom and Andrew’s sister
Andrea.
Customers return time and again, attracted by the
comprehensive product range and secure in the
knowledge the experienced floorlayers’ attention to detail
will give a quality finish to all jobs.
In fact, the Dexters are now meeting the flooring needs
of three generations of some families!
Said Debbie: “A lot of our business is through word of
mouth and people come back to us, or tell their family and
friends
about us.
“But we also have a good, long-standing relationship with major
suppliers and manufacturers, so we can offer the very best
deals.”
Dexters has all major brands in carpets, vinyls, woods and
laminates as well as all types of commercial flooring products.
The company specialises in Karndean luxury vinyl design
flooring, with many options on display in its Gleadless Townend
showroom.
Last year, the team’s product know-how and personal, friendly
service won them a customer service award from Karndean.
Given that Dexters faced competition from 250 other Karndean
specialists across the UK, they are rightly proud of the
achievement.
So what’s trending in homes for 2019? Many domestic
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Whatever the style or budget, Dexters at Gleadless Townend
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Since then, they have been working hard transforming the place,
room by room. The bathroom is the latest part of the house to
undergo a makeover and the experts at Graham were on hand to
create something special.
Choosing Graham:
Paul has known Graham’s branch manager, James Broomhead, since
the pair’s school days and he felt confident enough in James’
experience and know-how to allow him something of a free rein. In
fact, after looking at so many products while working on other areas of
the house, it was something of a relief to let James take the lead.
Said Paul: “In particular, we’d looked at so many tile designs that
they were all starting to look the same – if there is such a thing as tile
blindness, I had it! I knew James would give us something that
looked good - and he did.”
The project:
James and his Graham team were faced with a bathroom and
separate toilet so the first task was to knock a wall down to create
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The old avocado green suite has been replaced with modern,
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The softly-curved shower cubicle accommodates two drenchers, the
portable one having three handy settings.
The size of the shower makes it perfect for Darcey, but savvy design
has given the family a second option of a large bath, too.
Paul shouldn’t have worried about the tiles! James and his team
recommended large horizontal tiles in two different textures of
porcelain, including a gentle waved pattern that helps to bring a sense
of peace to the bathroom. Light grey grouting gives the scheme a final
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Stand-out touches include a mirrored wall cabinet with in-built
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The verdict:
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with us and we are really happy with the finished job.”
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Harry Basset
Dronfield Eye’s canine
columnist, Harry Basset,
tells of a big event ahead
for all fellow woofers
H
ELLO everyone!
I can’t wait for summer to arrive and my annual trip into the
countryside to walk around the gardens at Chatsworth House. I
reckon it’s just about my favourite place to explore - and the icecreams
there are fantastic!
This summer, dags are to take a starring role here and I’m getting
ready to enjoy ‘Chatswoof’ in 2019.
Running all the way from Saturday, 23rd March, until Sunday, 6th
October, Chatsworth will be celebrating all things canine, with us
four-legged friends taking a leading role in an exhibition.
And he estate is also set to become even more dog-friendly than
normal when it opens for the new season.
The exhibition will feature everything from working dogs, woven
dogs, dogs on canvas and dogs on camera, to puppets and popular
culture.
Borne out of an idea from the Duchess of Devonshire - who trains
her own clever dogs for obedience and field trials - in the house will
be doggy paintings, drawings, sculptures, letters, photographs and
contemporary art.
Chatsworth is looking at range of ideas to become as dog friendly
as possible. Dogs on leads can already explore the 105-acre garden
and 1,000-acre park and are also welcome in shops and the Carriage
House restaurant.
Chatsworth even has its own dog mascot, Henry, a Goldendoodle
born last summer who has amassed thousands of fans on his
Instagram account following his daily adventures on the estate.
Chatsworth is inviting everyone to join in the 2019 celebration via
#Chatswoof.
See you there in the ice-cream queue!
Dear Harry,
THIS is Ozzie the Jack Russell and Molly the Springer. They
are my daughter Sarah and her husband Paraic’s dogs.
Ozzie was retrieved
from a very bad life from
a gypsy camp in London,
tied to a post when he
was just a couple of
months old.
Paraic took him and
now he's king of the
castle in Barlborough.
Molly's mother was
born in Multifarnham in
County Westmeath in
Eire. I don't know why,
but she and I are just
great friends. Both dogs
are just brilliant.
Vin Malone

Beautiful Beauchief
As far as golf courses go in Sheffield, you’d struggle
to play on a more historic one than Beauchief.
It’s a spectacular course. Built in the 12th century, Beauchief
Abbey provides the perfect backdrop to a course which is
as varied as it is dramatic – and a course which can provide a
challenge to golfers of all abilities. The first three holes throw
players in at the deep end. Teeing off at the first, the fairway
slopes steeply down into a valley, at the bottom of which you
find a ditch into which your ball can easily fall.
However if you clear the ditch you’re well on your way to finding
the green from the second shot, with the second and third holes
providing similar challenges. When you arrive at the fourth, however,
you meet the course’s signature hole.
A 180-yard par three, the hole offers a fair challenge but one
which is enjoyable, with the fairway dropping down a short slope
before running back up to the green – you’ll be happy with a par on
this hole.
After the fifth hole, a left dog-leg of around 370 yards, the course
begins to open out – the following five holes are longer, all over
230 yards.
But the going gets tough at the ninth, 10th and 11th holes, where
you’ll be happy to score level with your handicap. However the 12th
and 13th offer a fantastic birdie opportunity, especially for those
with a bit more experience.
After that though, the holes get more challenging – a complicated
par three at the 15th leads into a tough downhill shot on the 16th,
with another birdie opportunity at the 17th. The 18th brings the
course to an end with a difficult tee shot over some low trees and
back towards the clubhouse.
In terms of facilities, Beauchief is as well-equipped as they come,
with a fully licensed bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner, even to non-golfers. It also houses an exceptional ladies
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It’s located a ten minute walk from Dore and Totley rail station
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Can you
lend a
helping
hand at
the
Barn?
A
RE you looking to do something new in 2019?
Have you considered volunteering at Dronfield Hall Barn?
Over the past four years, the Barn has become a community hub
in the heart of Dronfield, hosting all sorts of events, activities and
local groups.
The venue’s Heritage Lottery Funding has now finished and 2019
will be the first year the Barn has to be fully self-sustainable –
meaning its team of volunteers are more important than ever.
Since the Barn opened, volunteers have been essential in keeping
it as a place for all to enjoy.
Explained Activities and Interpretation Manager Maria Smith:
“Quite simply, if it wasn’t for volunteers, it would not be possible
to do what we do.
“Whether it’s developing our exhibitions, working in our gardens
come rain or shine, or helping to organise and run our busy
programme of events and activities, volunteers are the lifeblood of
the Barn.
“The achievements of our volunteers are numerous - just look at
the progress that has been made in the gardens. Two years ago,
this was an unkempt, overgrown patch of sodden, muddy land
with a path running through it.
“Through the volunteers’ work, it has been transformed into a
beautiful area that has become the focal point for many of our
events throughout the summer. The dedication of our gardeners is
superb and their work ground-breaking, literally.”
The Barn is now home to an archive of 6,000 images and
documents which have been scanned and uploaded from old
Dronfield photographs, wildlife records and more – all accessible
to the community.
Maria added: “As part of a recent evaluation we had to complete
for the Heritage Lottery Fund, we worked out that volunteers have
contributed over £1 million of volunteer time to the project – an
incredible achievement!
“We are always on the look out for new volunteers, of course.
There are many benefits of volunteering - it helps you gain
confidence, learn skills and take on different challenges.”
There are a number of volunteer opportunities available
including:
• Stewarding exhibitions.
• Helping out at events.
• Scanning and researching old images of Dronfield.
• Gardening and walks maintenance.
• Marketing and promotion.
The involvement of volunteers with the project has allowed the
Barn to run big events such as the annual Arts Festival and the
popular Medieval Festival.
Added Maria: “Staff and trustees would like to extend our thanks
to everyone involved with the Barn over the past four years and
we’d love to see some new faces join our team in 2019”
Call in or contact dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com to find out
more.
Fighting back
against scammers
I
T seems like hardly a day goes by
without depressing headlines
about people falling victim to
scammers.
Organised criminals and individuals are
developing ever more sophisticated
ways to plunder bank accounts or con
the vulnerable, or simply the busy, into
parting with their money. Losses can
range from a few pounds right through
to someone’s life savings or their home.
Fortunately, help is at hand from a
campaign across the county. Derbyshire Scam Watch aims to raise
awareness, particularly among older residents, of the many ways
they can be targeted by fraudsters - through the Internet, letters, the
telephone and by bogus callers at the door.
Its team, led by co-ordinator Angela Lobley, also provides one to
one advice and support to people who have been identified at being
especially vulnerable.
The project is funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for
Derbyshire and run by the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Clearly, many people worry about scams. Over half of Derbyshire’s
residents asked for their feedback in a recent consultation admitted
to feeling worried about falling victim to fraud or identity theft. That
compared with less than 30 per cent feeling concerned about being
caught up in a terrorist attack.
Older people are particularly vulnerable, with Age UK figures
showing some 3.2 million fall victim to scams every year.
However, Angela stresses that anybody can be scammed, even
those people who consider themselves tech-savvy and clued-up as
sometimes not taking time to think things through is enough to leave
yourself open to fraudsters.
Sophisticated
She said: “Criminals are getting ever more sophisticated and will
find ingenious ways to wriggle through the net. There are so many
different kinds of scams that absolutely anybody can get caught out
and if you do, it’s nothing to be ashamed of.
“We want to raise awareness and get people talking about the
issue. The message we try to get across is that people should take a
minute to think if personal details or money are involved.
“Also the thing to remember is that if something sounds too good to
be true then it probably is.”
So how do we stay safe? Here are some tips from Angela:
• Don’t answer unexpected emails or letters unless you know who
they are from and certainly don’t give out personal information. Don’t
give out personal information on the phone to unexpected callers.
• Be cautious who you give your details to when buying online.
• Never send money or give card or bank details to somebody offering
prizes, inheritance or for delivery of unexpected parcels.
• Don’t buy on the doorstep; you don’t know who you’re dealing with.
Keep doors locked and always check the identity of any unexpected
callers by ringing the number on a bill or other official document.
• Allow updates to electronic devices and protect them with quality
security products and passwords that criminals can’t easily guess.
• Always remember that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
For further information visit derbyshirescamwatch.org.uk, and for
help ring 01246 868838 or email scamwatch@nedcab.org.uk
There is always someone to talk to at your local Citizens Advice
Bureau and face to face appointments can be arranged locally. For
more information ring North East Derbyshire Citizens Advice on 0300
4568437 or the Consumer Helpline 03454 040506. Derbyshire
Scamwatch pages on Twitter and Facebook have regular updates.
Contact Angela at alobley@nedcab.org.uk, or call 01246 868838.
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Refurbishment of parks continues
Dronfield has always been proud of its neat and
tidy parks, play areas and other open spaces.
Two playgrounds are to enjoy extensive
refurbishments in the early months of 2019
I
N 2018, Dronfield Town Council unveiled an extensive
refurbishment of Cliffe Park and the scorching hot summer
ensured all the exciting new play facilities were extremely well
used from day one.
The town’s largest park - which has been welcoming Dronfield
families for almost 85 years - now includes a zip wire, basket swing
and two play towers, one for
younger children and one for older
children, plus an accessible
roundabout and swing.
Popular existing play features
within Cliffe Park were also
enhanced with new slides. and new
‘welcome’ signs to the park were
designed by local schoolchildren,
with support from Padley &
Venables.
2018 also saw the redecoration of
two other smaller parks in
Dronfield. Both Cemetery Road and
Moonpenny Park enjoyed repairs to
play equipment and a fresh coat of Cliffe Park welcome sign designed by local children
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paint being applied, which helped to brighten up both family
attractions.
The rolling refurbishment of parks across the town continues into
2019 with Birches Fold in Coal Aston and Lundy Road in Dronfield
South both scheduled to undergo extensive overhauls.
Equipment will be removed in January with the aim to see work in
both parks being complete by the end of March, 2019.
Following feedback from residents, the refurbishments will
include the installation of new equipment and safety surfacing at
both parks, as well as the retention of some of the popular older
features.
Dronfield Town Council is excited about both parks and is looking
forward to unveiling them to the residents of Dronfield in early
2019.
Parks and Open
Spaces in Dronfield
Cliffe Park: Gosforth Lodge,
children’s play area, sand pit, table
tennis, mini-golf, bowling green,
three tennis courts, basketball court,
large open space for picnics and
playing games, car parks. Floodlit
multi-use games area with changing
rooms. Venue for Dronfield Gala and
big stage music festivals.
Coal Aston: Two full-size football
pitches with changing room pavilion,
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Exciting climbing frame in Sindelfingen Park
bowling green and pavilion, car parking for 50 cars.
Dronfield Woodhouse: Play area, football pitch, bowling green,
tennis court, basketball court, cricket ground and pavilion.
Stonelow: Play area, two cricket fields with pavilion, practice netting
area, two football pitches and changing rooms.
Sindelfingen Park: Large open space with play areas to suit young
and older children. Basketball courts. Home of the Dronfield Beacon
and finishing point for the Dronfield 10k event.
Hilltop: Play area, large open space with kick-about football posts.
Marsh Avenue: Play area and football kick-about area, large open
space.
Cemetery Road: Recently refurbished play area and mini-football
pitch. Hard standing that could be used for tennis.
Moonpenny Way: Play area, large open playing field.
Birches Fold, Coal Aston: Play area, mini-football goals and large
children’s playing field.
Lundy Road: Play area, small open space.
Jubilee Park: Large open space.
Alma: Large area covered by trees with several footpaths.
Play Areas
The following are owned and maintained by Dronfield Town Council:
Cliffe Park, Birches Fold, Dronfield Woodhouse, Stonelow,
Sindelfingen Park, Hilltop, Marsh Avenue, Cemetery Road,
Moonpenny Way, Lundy Road.
Grass Cutting
The Town Council carries out all required grass-cutting in the
following parks and open spaces:
Hilltop Common, Moonpenny Way, Cemetery Road, Cliffe Park, The
Pond at Coal Aston, Barnard Avenue, Brown Lane, Holmley Lane,
Holborn Avenue, Quoit Green, Town Wells, Lucas Gardens, Poplar,
Nature Park, Eckington Road/Dyche Lane, Stonelow Pavilion,
Oxclose, Mill Lane, Bowshaw, Forge, Little Italy, Alma, Dronfield
Woodhouse car park and waste ground, Railway Station flower bed
grassed area, Dronfield Woodhouse football and outfield, Coal Aston
football pitches and outfield, Sindelfingen Park, Jubilee Park,
Birches Fold at Coal Aston.
Other Outdoor Maintenance
Cricket pitches at Stonelow and Dronfield Woodhouse, bowling
greens at Dronfield Woodhouse, Cliffe Park and Coal Aston, football
pitches at Coal Aston pitches (two) and Dronfield Woodhouse. Also
hedges cutting at Dronfield Woodhouse, Jubilee Park, Birches Fold
and Moonpenny Way.
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Famous names from
Gary Cahill
STARTING out as a footballer
at Northfield School and then
with AFC Dronfield, Gary Cahill
went on to captain England.
After being scouted by a number
of clubs, including Barnsley,
Sheffield Wednesday and Derby
County, defender Gary signed for
Aston Villa in 2000 as a member
of the club's Academy.
In January 2008, he joined
Bolton Wanderers for a fee in the
region of £5 million and, following
130 games for The Trotters, four years later he joined Chelsea for
a fee of £7 million. He twice won the Premier League title with the
Londoners.
Gary has represented England 61 times and was selected for
squads for the FIFA World Cups of 2014 and 2018, and the UEFA
European Championships in 2012 and 2016.
Mark Roe
WHEN Dronfield’s Mark Roe was at
school, he was a high-board diving
champion but suffered a perforated
eardrum. While convalescing, he
took up golf and went on to earn
more than £2million in prize-money
from the sport.
Born on 20th February, 1963, Mark
attended Dronfield Henry Fanshawe
School and Birkdale School and at
one stage was regularly seen on the
local Hallowes course.
As a leading professional, he played
for 21 years on the European Tour,
between 1985 and 2006. Despite three
notable wins, he was perhaps best known for being disqualified
from the 2003 Open Championship after a scorecard error.
He now has a role as a respected commentator for Sky Sports.
Patricia Haines
CHARACTER actor Patricia Ann Haines
probably appeared in more TV sitcoms and
dramas than anyone else in the late 1960s
and early 1970s.
Her credits included some of the most
popular shows of the time:
‘Dixon of Dock Green’, ‘Steptoe and Son’, ‘The
Avengers’, ‘Danger Man’, ‘Softly, Softly’, ‘Adam
Adamant’, ‘The Champions’, ‘The Saint’,
‘Department S’, ‘Randall and Hopkirk
(Deceased)’, ‘Up Pompeii!’, ‘Emmerdale Farm’,
‘Special Branch’, ‘The Protectors’ and ‘Within
These Walls’. She also appeared in several
1970s movies, including some horror films.
Patricia met actor Michael Caine in repertory
theatre in Lowestoft and the pair were married
on 3rd April, 1954. They remained together
until 1962 and had a daughter. Patricia
married another actor, Bernard Kay, in 1963.
She died from lung cancer in 1977, aged 45.
It may come as a surprise, but not everyone in
Dronfield stays put here. Some people have gone
on to seek fame and fortune on national and
international platforms. Mike Firth introduces you
to several characters with strong links to the town
Karen Young
BETWEEN 1965 and
1971, Karen Young had
a number of singles
released and in 1969
enjoyed a UK top ten hit
with ‘Nobody's Child’.
Her version of the song
also led to an album
release based around
the hit.
Born Marion Harper, she
began her singing career
at the Victoria Ballroom, Chesterfield, where she sang along to
records. Dinah Washington's version of ‘September In The Rain’
was one she performed regularly.
A friend dared her to enter the 'Find The Singer' talent contest
organised by noted band-leader Lou Preager. Despite her mother
forbidding her to enter, she climbed out of the window and ran
away to take part in the contest.
She won the heat singing the Connie Francis hit ‘Everybody's
Somebody's Fool’ and in the final she appeared on TV, but
unfortunately finished nowhere.
By day, she was surrounded by the latest sounds of pop music
when she worked as an assistant at the WH Curtis record shop on
Angel Street in Sheffield.
When word about her got around, Karen was invited to join local
groups The Cadillacs and The Counterbeats, playing gigs in and
around South Yorkshire. She later concentrated on working on the
cabaret circuit and also entertained the forces overseas.
Moving back to Dronfield, she did a week's cabaret at The Fiesta
alongside Georgie Fame. She also appeared in panto, playing
Prince Charming with co-stars Richard Murdoch and Sam Kydd.
Andrew Brady
ANDREW Brady appeared on
series 13 of BBC show ‘The
Apprentice’, making it through
to the eighth round before
being fired by Alan Sugar.
Going on to seek more TV
exposure, Andrew next showed
up on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’,
appearing as a housemate in the
series with ex-footballer John
Barnes, former MP Ann
Widdecombe and Boyzone star
Shane Lynch.
Growing up in Dronfield
Woodhouse, Andrew, attended the
local St Andrew's Primary School before heading down
the road to St Mary's Catholic High School in
Chesterfield.
After a well-publicised romance with TV presenter
Caroline Flack, Andrew moved to live in Australia.
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Dronfield
Roy Goodall
BORN in Dronfield Woodhouse
on New Year’s Eve, 1902,
and Baptised just up the
road in Holmesfield, Frederick
Roy Goodall was a footballer
with Huddersfield Town
for 16 years and played 25
games for England, 12 as
captain.
He had originally played as a
full-back for Dronfield
Woodhouse FC before joining
Huddersfield in 1921.
He would almost certainly have
captained England in the first
ever World Cup in 1930 if they
had decided to take a team to the
tournament. He was widely
regarded as one of the best
defenders in the world at that time.
Goodall, who attended Dronfield Grammar School, was captain
of Huddersfield Town throughout their most successful period,
when they became the first team to win the First Division
three times in a row. In 1945, he became manager of Mansfield
Town.
Rick Allen
BORN on November 1st,
1963, in Dronfield, Rick
Allen began playing drums
at the age of nine, providing
the beat for local bands
Grad, Smokey Blue,
Rampant, and the Johnny
Kalendar Band.
Aged just 14, he made contact
with Def Leppard who were
looking for a new drummer and
he joined the rockers on 1st
November, 1978 - his 15th
birthday.
In 1979, Rick quit studies at
Henry Fanshawe School to
concentrate on a full-time
career in music and he
celebrated his 16th birthday
with a performance with the
band at the Hammersmith
Odeon.
On New Year’s Eve, 1984 - and with Leppard now huge
international stars - Rick was involved in a car accident, causing the
loss of his left arm.
Learning to use a series of electronic pedals to play the pieces he
used to perform with his left arm, Rick amazingly returned to
perform with his Leppard colleagues.
Paying Rick the ultimate compliment, lead singer Joe Elliott said
he was now “a better drummer than he was when he had two
arms”.
Website Gigwise ranked Rick, who now lives in California, as No. 7
on their ‘Greatest Drummers of All Time’ list.
Rick’s elder brother, Robert, also forged a hugely successful role
in the world of popular music, managing several star performers
including Taylor Swift.
Dave Berry
WHEN Sheffield pop singer
Dave Berry was riding high in
the Hit Parade and European
pop charts in the early-to-mid
1960s, he could have moved to
live in London or on the
continent.
He chose Dronfield and he and
Dutch wife Marthy have been
based in the same house in the
town for more than 50 years.
Dave took his surname from one
of his singing heroes, Chuck Berry,
and it was one of the American’s
songs, ‘Memphis Tennessee’
which first launched him into the
charts in 1963. He followed up
with ‘Little Things’, ‘Baby It’s You’,
‘My Baby Left Me’, ‘Mama’ and the
haunting ‘Crying Game’ which,
despite dozens of cover versions
down the years, has been
associated with Dave ever since.
On the continent, a song Ray
Davies wrote for Dave, ‘This
Strange Effect’, became the
biggest ever selling single in
Holland and Belgium, earning
Dave a gold disc from record label Decca.
Having toured in the 1960s with acts including Dusty Springfield
and The Rolling Stones, Dave has continued to perform ever since
and this March and April sees him hit the road again on a 30-show
nationwide tour with Solid Silver 60s colleagues Brian Poole, Peter
Noone and Vanity Fare.
On Saturday, April 20th, Dave will be back on stage at Sheffield
City Hall, a venue he first performed at for Peter Stringfellow 58
years ago, sharing the bill with Joe Cocker and other local acts.
Recalled Dave: “I’m really very excited about returning to the
City Hall once again. It has always been a special venue for me,
having first been there with my father in the 1950s to see some of
the top American bands of the time. I later saw many of my
heroes there: Sam Cooke, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Fats
Domino and others.”
Bruce Chatwin
RATED by ‘The Times’
at No 46 on their list of
‘50 Greatest British
Writers Since 1945’,
Charles Bruce Chatwin
was born in Dronfield
on 13th May, 1940.
A respected novelist and
journalist, his first book,
‘In Patagonia’,
established Chatwin as a
travel writer, although he
considered himself
instead a storyteller,
interested in bringing to light unusual tales.
He won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel ‘On the
Black Hill’, and his 1988 novel ‘Utz’ was shortlisted for the Man
Booker Prize.
Prior to his birth, Chatwin's parents had lived in Worcestershire,
but his mother, Margharita, moved to her parents' house in
Dronfield, shortly before giving birth
Chatwin was one of the first prominent men in Great Britain
known to have contracted HIV and to have died of an AIDSrelated
illness in 1989, although he hid the details.
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All is safely gathered in at harvest time in these fields between Dronfield and Unstone. Picture: Mike Firth
Town’s golden frame
Left: A healthy crop of raspberries
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Below: Berries aplenty in the Leabrook
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Opposite page: Local photographer Chris
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Town Council
Town Council Budget 2019/20
I
N January, the Town Council Budget Committee is
to recommend the proposed budget for 2019/2020
to members.
If agreed by Town Councillors, this budget will take effect
from April 2019.
This year's budget has faced several challenges. There
has been an increase in service use in many areas,
increased costs in staffing structure and a reduction in the
support grant.
Town Council Leader, Coun Angelique Foster, said: “I am
pleased to recommend this budget to council. This is
the sixth consecutive year we have frozen the portion
of the council tax that goes to the Town Council.
“While there are funding pressures, we have shown
consistently that it is possible to provide an excellent
level of service provision without increased taxes.
“In addition, we have increased funding to the capital
works fund. This means we are able to continue at a
pace with the parks refurbishment programme. Cliffe
Park was completed last year and Birches Fold and
Lundy Road are next.
“The fund has also been used to make our town safer
Rail electrification
impact discussed
C
OUNCILLORS discussed at their January meeting
the proposed electrification of the Midland
Mainline through Dronfield to provide the spur for the
HS2 High Speed trains to Chesterfield and Sheffield.
This was following a report of a meeting attended by
councillors with HS2 representatives late last year.
Councillors have raised very serious concerns on behalf of
local residents and businesses over the impact of the
Bridge over the railway line at Lea Road
Coun Angelique Foster, Leader of the Town Council
paying for projects such as ANPR cameras which
support our local police and CCTV in an effort to
reduce crime.”
Coun Gareth Hopkinson, Chair of the Budget Committee,
explained: “Our aim is to provide a budget that is
prudent and balanced. The town’s finances are in an
enviable position with responsible spending and
strong reserves. This is a result of the hard work and
sensible decisions of staff and councillors.”
potential works to
the bridges in the
Dronfield area,
which is likely to
cause major
disruption to
rail services
and traffic in the town.
Town Councillors unanimously agreed to write to HS2
Ltd to urge them to look at possible options to
minimise the disruption to Dronfield residents and
businesses.
The motion also criticised HS2 Ltd for the lack of
information so far provided and urged them to engage with
the Town Council and the local community every step of
the way as plans are being drawn up.
Commenting, Coun Angelique Foster said: “While the
plans for Dronfield still lack a lot of detail, we felt it
was important at this early stage to communicate our
serious concerns to HS2 Ltd.”
Coun Alex Dale added: “We’ll continue to lobby HS2 Ltd
at every available opportunity and we will be working
hard to ensure residents are aware of the more
detailed proposals when they come out to consultation
again in the summer.”
Dronfield Town Council, Civic Hall, Dronfield S18 1PD.
Tel: 01246 418573. townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk www.dronfield.gov.uk
Coun
Alex Dale
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We’ll take you back to
the ‘Good Old Days’
Legal advice for
local people
Dronfield means
business... and
Sarah Gaunt, head
of the local office
of solicitors,
Taylor&Emmet LLP,
explains how her
company is expanding
in their new S18 offices
Our award-winning Sheffield nostalgia
periodical, ‘My Kind of Town’, is
published four times a year.
It’s packed with features, stories
and photographs to remind you
of your younger days.
You can take out a subscription by contacting
our Dronfield office on 01246 416027.
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T
HANK you, people of Dronfield, for your continued
support of local business – Taylor&Emmet included.
We’re well into our second year in larger premises on Sheffield
Road and our team is still growing, with the introduction of more
solicitors and support staff to meet rising demand for our wide
range of legal services.
Our conveyancing and probate teams have both seen a 25%
increase in the number of cases opened since we relocated and
we’ve introduced the first family law expert to be based
permanently in Dronfield. Rachel Barlow has quickly become a
familiar face around the town and in her first year alone, she
helped 98 local residents with issues concerning divorce and
separation.
Renowned personal injury specialist, Jonathan Stittle, still
holds his drop-in sessions on Wednesday evenings, from 5-7pm.
He is on hand to provide you with free initial advice about all
manner of potential claims, from trips and slips to major road
traffic accidents.
Looking forward, we are pleased to be continuing our
association with the Dronfield 10K. We sponsored the race for
the first time last year and, despite the Beast from the East
delaying proceedings, several members of our team (me
included) joined the thousands who took part.
It was a great opportunity to see how much goodwill there is
locally for the event and to cement our place in the community.
Hopefully this year’s 10K will be equally popular and the
weather will be kinder to us!
Now we have larger offices, we have more room to welcome
colleagues from our city centre headquarters, who visit us
regularly to offer Dronfield residents convenient access to the
range of services we provide, from advice on commercial
property and corporate law, to assistance with clinical
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Having a free car park is an added bonus for clients, as it means
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It’s all about the gown
Some brides dare to be different but romantic,
long white gowns have never really gone
out of popularity and have crept back
into the forefront of wedding fashion
I
T is the bride who is the centre of attention at
all weddings so it is important that she gets
the choice of gown right for this and a number of
other reasons.
This is a stressful time for any woman and it is
essential she is comfortable, both physically and
psychologically. Knowing that her appearance is
good as well as feeling good in it, goes a long way
toward providing that essential comfort.
The day is usually long, so the gown must stand
up to the pressures laid upon it. It should be as
crease-free when she changes to go away as it
was when she first put it on.
The decisions are really quite straightforward.
First of all is it to be a traditional, long, white gown
or something a little different?
Variety
During the 1960s and 70s, many brides chose to be
married in a variety of very modern styles and colours.
Romantic, long white gowns have, however, never really
gone out of popularity and have crept back into the
forefront of wedding fashion.
But there are still brides who prefer to wear a high
fashion, modern outfit, a suit perhaps in cream silk
or brocade, with a flattering hat and matching
accessories. Such styles are popular with brides
who have been previously married.
If a long, white gown is chosen, the style is
the next consideration. It is important to
choose a style that flatters the bride’s
figure.
Many brides lose weight in the run-up
to a wedding but just as many do
not. White is not a particularly
flattering colour for the larger
person, so a smoothly-flared
gown is probably best for the
fuller figure - unless of
course the bride is a
flamboyant person who’s
proud of her womanly
proportions.
Whether to hire the
gown, buy off-the-peg
or have it made-tomeasure
is the next big decision.
Buying off-the-peg is fine if you can find exactly what you want.
Fitting is no problem here as shops that sell such clothes are
aware of the need for a perfect fit. They will keep the gown in
stock until it is required and will make any necessary alterations
just before delivery is taken.
Hiring can give access to haute couture at a bargain price. Hiring
agencies will buy in exclusive styles which will be made up in a
range of sizes. It is a popular way of acquiring a beautiful and
expensive gown. It isn’t a cheap option, however, as hire charges
will involve insurance and cleaning. But hiring agencies will make
sure the gown fits perfectly as long as it is booked sufficiently far
in advance.
Unlike the other three options of course, there will
be no dress to keep after the wedding, and
provision will have to be made for someone, the
bride’s mother perhaps or the chief bridesmaid, to
return it to the hirer.
Having the outfit professionally made is another
popular option. It allows the bride full scope for her
flair and imagination. She can choose the fabrics she
prefers and the style she most likes with all the
differences and embellishments she requires.
Specialise
There are dressmakers who specialise
in bridal wear and who advertise
locally and nationally, so it shouldn’t
be too difficult to find the right one.
Sufficient time must be allowed,
however, as such gowns cannot be
made up over night.
As well as a gown, most brides also
choose to wear a head-dress. This can
take the form of a hat, floral garland or a
tiara, all of which may be worn with or without
a veil.
It is best to choose the head-dress with the
dress to ensure they complement each other
and that the colours match. You might be
surprised just how many shades of white
there are!
Other accessories may include gloves, a
bouquet, horseshoe, Bible or prayer book,
or a small bag.
Shoes should match the outfit but
again must be comfortable in view of
the time the bride will spend
standing. It’s a good idea, therefore,
to wear them round the house, on
and off, for a week-or-so before
the wedding.
Angles
When trying on a gown,
always look at it from all
angles, especially the back.
Many can look lovely
from the front but not
so good from the
rear view.
If the ceremony is
to be in church, it is
a good idea to try
kneeling down and
getting up again in
the dress. This is not
as easy as it may sound.
There are all sorts of possible pitfalls.
A tight gown may split, heels may get caught in the hem, the
train, if there is one, may get tangled up.
Make sure you can walk up and down steps in it too; this
can be difficult if you are not accustomed to a full-length
dress.
Do remember also, if you have to kneel, the underside of your
shoes may be exposed. It's a good idea to make sure all the price
labels have been removed - just in case!
Final consideration is the weather at the time of the wedding. If a
winter wedding is planned, a cape or very warm underwear will be
essential if the ’something blue’ is not to be you!
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Look good, feel great on your big day
Head-to-toe tips on how any bride
can shape up for the day of her life
T
HEY say “all brides are beautiful”, which is a something of
an exaggeration if you are judging the bride on current
fashion.
However, if she doesn’t happen to be an impossibly tall beanpole
with perfect bone structure, she will probably feel less than
beautiful which would be a pity for her very special day.
Beauty, however, is not just a matter of height, figure and bone
structure. It comes from a number of different things including
the glow of a good complexion, a happy expression, carefully
arranged hair and a well fitting outfit. This last, together with
good deportment, will make up almost completely for any lack of
height and extra pounds, so beauty on the big day is actually quite
within reach of all potential brides - if they work at it.
First stop should be the local beauty salon. An all-over
assessment is called for and they will give it, no punches pulled.
They will probably recommend a series of remedial skin
treatments which, together with a few healthy changes to her diet,
will soon help that skin to glow with good health.
Hands will be on show on the day so beautiful nails are essential.
Regular attention from the manicurist and nail technician will put
matters right if the treatments are started soon enough.
Decorated nails can be fitted semi-permanently but it is a good idea
to have them done in advance so they may be got used to.
The health of one’s feet is always mirrored in the face. For a bride
especially, good feet are essential on the day as she will be on them
for a long time. A visit to the chiropodist might be a good plan. If it is
only a matter of hard skin and badly cut nails, however, the
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A selection of:
Candles
Jewellery
Balloons
Helium
Balloons
Wrapping
Paper
Gift Bags
Banners
Invitations
Photo Frames
Money Boxes
Ladies’ Scarves
Me To You Bears
...and so much more
Don’t forget
Valentine’s Day
14th February
Large selection of
Wedding Gifts &
Cards available
manicurist, who may also be a pedicurist, should be able to help.
Diet and exercise will go a long way towards improving deportment
and shape so after a chat with her GP the bride-to-be might take to a
carefully controlled diet.
If she books into the local gym too, or a keep fit class, the pounds
will melt away and her muscle tone will improve with a
corresponding improvement in her deportment.
Make-up for the big day is very important. It adds that final
finishing touch. The beauty salon’s experts will be able to help here.
They may well recommend a make-up routine that can be followed
easily on the honeymoon. Many will agree to attend the bride on the
wedding morning to apply a perfect, professional make-up.
If all this sounds like hard work, well it is, but nothing worthwhile
was ever attained without some effort.
As for expense, just consider, your wedding day is very special.
Surely it’s worth spending a little extra on yourself to ensure you not
only feel great as you exchange your vows, you will look great too.
All Occasions, 1 Westwick Crescent, Greenhill, Sheffield, 0114
2839494.
Blanc, 177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, 01246 767220,
blancouture.co.uk
Brides Of Bakewell, Peppercorn House, King Street, Bakewell,
01629 812838, bridesofbakewell.com
Chesterfield Fireworks, 417 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, 01246
456357.
Classic Car Hire, Dronfield, 07831 628864.
Dotique, 296/298 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, 01246 498536,
dotique.co.uk
Norton House Country Club, 246-248 Norton Lane, Sheffield,
0114 2745433, nortonhousecountryclub.co.uk
Pure Party, 19-21 Cavendish Street, Chesterfield, 01246 556071,
pureparty.co.uk
Salute Prosecco, Gin & Whisky Mobile Bar, Chesterfield, 07807
159322, salute-prosecco.com
West Bar Photography, 5, Brookvale Close, Barlow, 0114
2891626, westbarphotography.co.uk
Wilde Flowers, The Forge, Dronfield, 01246 419977.

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Specialist in Mother of the Bride
Award-winning Occasional Wear Boutique
177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA
T 01246 767220 E style@blancouture.co.uk
www.blancouture.co.uk
‘The selection of dresses is amazing’
‘The shop is gorgeous!’
‘Brilliant service from start to finish’
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Open: 10.15am - 5.30pm Tues - Sat
26 High St, Dronfield S18 1PY
01246 419 777
www.colantejewellery.co.uk
Norton House
Country Club
246-248 Norton Lane, Sheffield S8 8HD
Tel: 0114 2745433
Wedding packages from £1300
or "create your own day"
Informal receptions for up to 120 guests
Beautiful function room overlooking the garden
Private, spacious grounds
Ample parking and disabled facilities
Formal or informal, our staff are here to make
your day special at a price you can afford
Email: info@nortonhousecountryclub.co.uk
Website: www.nortonhousecountryclub.co.uk
@nortonhousecountryclub
Mother of the Bride/Groom
& Wedding Guest Outfits
Stockists of:
Also stocking:
Masai
Hats
French
Hatinators
Connection
Gabriela
Fascinators
Sanchez
Shoes
Marciano
& Bags
Mos Mosh
Open Mon-Sat
Great Plains
10am-5pm
Maria Coca
Late night Thurs
and many more…
until 7pm
Dotique
CHESTERFIELD
Ladies Boutique
296/8 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BY
Telephone 01246 498536 www.dotique.co.uk
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Did you know?
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The Manor House (Library)
D
RONFIELD is lucky to have its library in a grand old
Manor House.
The imposing stone building at the top of High Street was first
recorded in 1710.
It was built for Ralph Burton, who was Lord of the Manor, and
then bought by the Rotherham Cecil family, in 1749.
The family continued to live here until the late 1930s and in 1911
the property was listed as having some 21 rooms.
The building was purchased by Dr Fletcher before World War II
and given to Dronfield Council for offices. It was converted to a
public library during the 1960s.
Large chimney stacks were removed in the late 20th century
together with the attic windows.
Sadly, fireplaces and other period details have also been lost over
the years. The only original interior part of the house that remains
is the rear staircase.
Outside, the stables at the back of the house still exist along with
the outline of the front garden, although the high wall was removed
during the 1950s. A fine gateway that gave access to the back of
the house has also unfortunately disappeared.
However, the original large vases still exist, standing either side of
the arched main entrance.
The Manor Bungalows sit to the side of the building in the old
grounds, which was once an ancient walled garden.
Of course, Dronfield’s war memorial stands at the front of the
library, having been removed from the bottom of Hallowes Lane in
1973.
Fiona Armitage
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A time to improve... or move
S
PRING is all about re-growth and renewal and there is no
more popular time of the year for embarking on
improvement projects at home.
Whether it’s the major upgrade you’ve been promising yourself,
creating additional space, making what’s outside more appealing,
or simply getting those niggling repairs sorted, now is the time to
spring into action!
Brighter days
Christmas has come and gone and with it that impulse to hibernate.
As gloom gradually gives way to brighter and longer days, it’s
time to see, quite literally, what maintenance work is required and
where your home would benefit from more significant projects.
The better weather should make it easier to get your projects
completed with minimum mess and disruption.
Money matters
Hopefully your bank account will be starting to fill up a little after
the excesses of the festive season and the traditional January
sales stretch on these days providing plenty of opportunity for
excellent savings on paint, furniture and soft furnishings.
There are a million ideas out there to get you inspired and then
talk to a friendly local professional to find out how your dreams can
be realised in line with your budget. You might be surprised.
Reap the rewards in summer
Summer is a time for sitting back and relaxing with family and also
for entertaining – so you’ll want everything looking tip-top.
Also bear in mind you might want to invite guests to stay
overnight, so consider revamping your spare bedroom or adding a
convenient downstairs loo.
Thinking of selling?
Spring is the best time to sell a house and, if moving is on the cards
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With almost everyone using the internet to browse the market
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Finally, don’t underestimate the power of giving areas of your home
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Roofing repairs and general buildings maintenance
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Before
F urniture
R epolishing
• French polishing
Services
Why buy new..
when you can re-new?
SPECIALISTS IN POLISHED
& PAINTED FURNITURE
• Re-polish wooden floors & stairs
• Kitchen refurbishments
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..... much more, just ask!
Table top
repolishing
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Burton Road,
Sheffield S3 8BX
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After
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Our Dronfield based team are all
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Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XP
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If you are considering interior refurbishments our family-run business
offers a bespoke service, whatever your style....
Contact Chris & Jen on 01246 292155
Email chris@chrisfieldsdesign.co.uk
Website www.chrisfieldsdesign.co.uk
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Showstopping!
The Clients
Chapeltown couple Richard and Jane sought out the
spectacular Bubble & Soak showroom in Dronfield following
a recommendation from a family member. Their home had
two out-of-date bathrooms which they wanted to replace,
while at the same time requiring fixtures and fittings which
would be in keeping with their old-style property.
The Job
In the smaller en-suite room, the couple opted for a modern
wetroom, using top quality Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware.
They had requested that their main bathroom should be
transformed into a ‘showstopper’.
Bubble & Soak’s team of designers provided bespoke
joinery around the windows and wall panelling to
compliment the traditional vanity unit from The Bathroom
Furniture Company and married it perfectly to a stunning
Clearwater Balthazar freestanding bath, Keuco brassware
and Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware.
Every last detail was chosen down to the colour of the paint
on the walls.
The Verdict
The couple told us: “We decided to go with Bubble & Soak as
we were really impressed with the high quality and range of
products they offered.
“We discussed what we were looking for and felt that it was
taken on board and reflected in their designs.
“The fitting team members were able to deal with all
aspects of the job, which was something we were looking
for.
“The expertise shown with the tiling and the finish
achieved was outstanding. We are really pleased with the
overall end result. Everyone at Bubble & Soak was really
easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble for
them. It felt that they wanted the same quality finish that we
did.”
“Our property is an old house and the main bathroom
presented a number of challenges, but all their hard work
paid off and we now have a fabulous bathroom!”
The Company
Dronfield-based Bubble & Soak offer a friendly and
personalised service, carefully listening to clients’
aspirations, turning their wishes into a reality by tailoring a
bespoke design, quotation, supply and installation service.
Unit 6 Callywhite Business Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield S18 2XP
T: 01246 290463 E: hello@bubbleandsoak.co.uk W: www.bubbleandsoak.co.uk

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www.quarrytopgarden.co.uk
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Reliable, friendly delivery service
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Open 7 days
Mon 7.30am - 4.30pm
Tues 7.30am - 4.30pm
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Tel 01246 433553
Email quarrytopgarden@hotmail.co.uk
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Call, email or visit our showroom to arrange a
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Chesterfield 01246 450938
a1garagedoors@hotmail.co.uk
www.a1garagedoorrepairs.co.uk
Visit us at: Unit 2, Foxwood Road, Sheepbridge, S41 9RF
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Your local flooring specialist
Big Brand Bed
department
NOW
OPEN
Part of the Eyres Group
Dronfield’s leading independent flooring retailer.
Dronfield Carpets & Floors specialise in the supply
and installation of luxury vinyl tiles, parquet and
timber flooring as well as carpets and commercial
flooring. They offer a wide range of floor coverings
to suit all projects and budgets.
With their team of experienced sales staff and floor
layers, Dronfield Carpets prides itself on quality
service from start to finish. Their services include
free advice, sampling, measuring and no obligation
quotations.
Stockists of Abingdon, Cormar & Ulster Carpets, V4
Wood Flooring and a wide selection of big brand
Vinyl Tiles.
Dronfield Carpets are pleased to introduce their New Bed
Department including big brand names Sealy, Salus,
Simba and Uno – BIG SAVINGS IN OUR WINTER SALE.
WINTER SALE – NOW ON
Big Savings on all stock items & FREE underlay upgrades.
Our showroom is open Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.
120 Sheffield Road - Dronfield - S18 2GE Tel 01246 292391
www.dronfieldcarpetsandfloors.co.uk
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Family firm leads the way
Meet the Dronfield-based business which
designs and supplies all manner of innovative
systems for automated doors, gates and barriers
I
T started out of a garage and now C-Prox Ltd is at the
forefront of developments in safe and secure entry control
systems across the country.
Team members are especially proud that their products have
helped disabled people to gain equal access to facilities.
C-Prox Ltd’s systems have been installed in places including the
Houses of Commons, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and
celebrity homes. The firm’s honest and reliable approach has
earned it a reputation for excellent service.
Chris Cann, who has many years’ experience in the industry, first
established the enterprise in a garage and workshop at home. As
two members of the family were wheelchair users, Chris had
experience of access problems faced by disabled people.
After developing touchpad switches for wheelchair-users on the
automated doors at branches of a major building society, Chris
went on to introduce similar systems for disabled toilets.
Over the years, switches have become ever more hygienic with
the company pioneering touchpads with antimicrobial qualities –
based on silver ions technology - as well as touch-free pads,
which have a particularly important role in medical environments.
Alongside this has been the development of a range of solutions,
many bespoke, around secure entry to help protect public sector
and commercial sites and premises.
Chris is now joined in the business by his daughters, Christy
C-Prox team members with some of the products
on display in their Dronfield showroom
Robertson and Holly Cann, along with technical manager Dan
Goodall and Josh Crookes, who provides technical support.
The company, which incorporated another company Quantek in
2013, supplies products across the UK and abroad.
Chris said: “Really the business has evolved from helping
disabled people, after realising how difficult it is for them.
“But we offer a wide range of products; technology moves so
fast and we have to move forward with it.”
C-Prox Ltd can help businesses, organisations and residents
with control of automatic doors, including garages, barriers, gates
and roller shutters, including audio and video intercom systems
and GSM mobile phone controllers.
It offers trade accounts and discounts and products can be
ordered via the company’s website: www.quantek.co.uk
Customers are invited to call in at the company’s Sheffield Road
showroom (opposite Aldi) Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm,
when staff will be happy to discuss their requirements.
Providers of:-
- Automatic door equipment
- Antimicrobial switches
- Radio remote controls
- Garage door remotes
- Gate & barrier controls and safety
- GSM mobile phone controllers for security and automation
- Disabled toilet door systems
- Roller shutter controllers and remotes
- Audio & video Intercom systems
- Standalone & Network Access control systems
- Ancillary items & Bespoke systems
59 Sheffield Road (Opposite Aldi), Dronfield, S18 2GF
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Office: 01246 417113
Email: sales@cproxltd.com
www.quantek.co.uk
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A helping hand
Dronfield Directory 2019
Desperately poor children in Pokhara, Nepal,
who have been supported through school by
Dronfield area people, have gone on to achieve
great successes. Deborah Wain reports
T
HE Fishtail Fund, administered by The Rotary Club of
Dronfield and The Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail
in Nepal, has now marked more than a decade of
sponsorship.
There are currently 40 students on its books, 23 girls and 17
boys, aged from 14 to 23.
The scheme’s David Lumb highlighted the inspiring stories of
three of the students whose lives have been transformed by the
kindness of Dronfield folk.
Kiran Bastola, aged 23, became a student of the Fishtail Fund
when he was just a little boy at school.
David said: “He has been a high-flier through his school and
college time, over a full seven years. He was supported at first by a
member of the Rotary Club, and after his death, his widow, now 83,
continued the support in her husband’s memory.
“The support costs were initially £65 a year, then £110: but even
in Nepal the costs of a university course were far higher. The Rotary
Club’s Fishtail Fund set up a Support Fund and managed to help to
a level of £600 a year for the full four years.
Now Kiran is about to graduate, a marvellous moment for his
family, everyone in Pokhara and, of course, in Dronfield.”
Earthquake
Seventeen-year-old Mani Tiliza is the daughter of a subsistence
farmer who grows vegetables on a small plot of land to feed his
family and to sell on.
The earthquake of April 2015 was a personal disaster for the
family. Their rented house was reduced to rubble. Their landlord
rebuilt the house and demanded twice the previous rent, which was
beyond their means. One of Mani’s two brothers developed a
problem with his leg.
Through the Fishtail Fund, hospital costs were met and Mani’s
brother is now almost better.
David explained: “Mani made an attempt to achieve a qualification
far exceeding her caste and family circumstances; she hoped to
become a nurse.
“She applied for a nursing course. She passed the exam with
an exceptional grade and was offered a scholarship. The Rotary
Club of Dronfield raised the money – £1,800 – to cover the
balance.
Meanwhile, Sarita Subedi comes from a very poor family in
Kiran Bastola is about to graduate, a marvellous moment
for his family, everyone in Pokhara and, of course, his
sponsors in Dronfield
Rtn David Lumb, UK co-ordinator for the Fishtail Fund,
presents a grant to Mani Tiliza, aged 17, watched by
Binod Koirala, co-ordinator in Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara. She is low-caste which means she, her family, her caste
and indeed the whole town assume that she will have low
expectations. She – especially a girl - would be expected to
struggle with low-level employment.
After school, Sarita helps her widowed mother look after a cow,
yet the animal is not theirs.
They are paid a small amount
to tend it, after which they are
allowed to take and drink any
remaining milk.
David said: “Sarita has
risen above this by
determination and hard
work. She has been a highflier
at school, passing every
exam with flying colours.
With support from her local
Rotary Club, she was
encouraged to try for a
distant dream. She has been
accepted onto an 18-month Sarita Subedi ‘After school,
course, after which she will she helps her widowed mother
qualify as a laboratory
look after a cow, yet the animal
assistant.
“The cash for her course is not theirs. They are paid a
comes from Dronfield. A local small amount to tend it, after
town member has been which they are allowed to take
supporting her for many and drink any remaining milk’
years. Now they and the Rotary
Club of Dronfield have combined to raise the £1,000 for her
course.”
From 2020, the Fishtail Fund will not continue to recruit at
school level, but will instead seek to support students leaving
school and going on to vocational courses as a kick-start to
their careers. Costs will be higher for this new approach and
more local people are urged to help.
David added: “Emerging-world children who stay in school
after ten have fewer children themselves and are more likely
to become professional people. Children staying in school to
16 will have happier, more fulfilled lives and will contribute
more to the improvement of the economy. Education is a way
out of poverty.”
Nine other Rotary clubs in the region are involved in raising
money for the Fishtail Fund.
For more information about the charity, email
info@fishtailfund. co.uk
If you wish to donate, cheques made payable to ‘RCD Fishtail
Fund’ can be sent to RCD Fishtail Fund, 10 Hogarth Rise,
Dronfield, S18 1QG.
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A taste of summer at The Beestro
DRONFIELD’S MOST OPULENT INDIAN
RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY
Warmest of
welcomes
to newcomers
I
T wasn’t only local drinkers who raised their
glasses when Dronfield’s historic White Swan
pub re-opened its doors towards the end of 2018.
Located at the heart of one of the town’s conservation
areas, the building had looked very sad indeed during its
extended period of inactivity.
Now it’s back in business and, with a particularly smart
make-over, is looking forward to a busy 2019.
There have been other welcome newcomers on the
eating out scene over the past 12 months.
The Beestro at Troway enjoyed an exceptional first
year, with day after day of glorious sunshine adding to
this rural venue’s appeal. In addition to quality food, The
Beestro also offers one of the best views in north
Derbyshire.
The Civic Centre was delighted to greet Cafe Familia, a
particularly friendly, welcoming venue, serving snacks
and meals throughout the day, plus a wide selection of
teas and coffees.
Another new name to appear in 2018 was Temptations
at Pentland Road, again priding itself on the friendly
welcome it gives to customers. Lovely breakfasts and
lunches can be found here, together with stunning
home-made cakes.
10% OFF
YOUR TAKEAWAY
ANY NIGHT, ANY VALUE
ORDER DIRECTLY WITH US
ON 01246 292222 AND
MENTION DRONFIELD EYE DIRECTORY ‘19
VALID FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY
DOES NOT INCLUDE SET MEALS AND DRINKS
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT MINT LEAF
4 COURSE DINNER ONLY £19.95pp*
~ Poppadoms and Pickle Tray ~
~ Any Starter ~
~ Any Main Course ~
~ Any Side Dish ~
Each couple will receive a free rose and chocolates
Book now to avoid disappointment
*Fish dishes and king prawns at a £3 supplement
AVAILABLE FOR ALL SPECIAL OCCASIONS - BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES ETC
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DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE • OPEN 7 NIGHTS MON-SAT 6PM-MIDNIGHT, SUN 5.30PM-11.30PM
42 GREEN LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 2LJ TEL: 01246 29 22 22
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Fresh bread
Heavenly cakes
Delicious pies
and pastries
Paninis
Hot and
cold
sandwiches
Afternoon teas
Traditional
breakfasts
Home-made
quiche,
lasagne,
and
cottage
pies
Cafe Familia in the Civic Centre
Visit our newly refurbished bakery and coffee lounge
offering flavoursome food and delicious drinks
in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
We have a large range of heavenly cakes to tempt you.
Or why not try a tasty cupcake or even a gingerbread man?
Eat in or take away
Outside catering available and
celebration cakes made to order
35 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse,
Dronfield, S18 8ZQ
Call 01246 417043
The White Swan
Temptations
SO MUCH WILL BE NEW TO YOU ALL
WHEN
AND HONEY TRAIL
OPEN AGAIN IN SPRINGTIME...
NEW
Orangery
NEW ORANGERY - NEW ILLUMINATED SANDWALK
TO ORCHARDS, WOODLANDS AND THE BEES!
HONEY SHOP Open as usual
Tuesday-Friday - 10am-4pm
Saturday - 10am-12noon
Sunday & Monday - Closed
LIKE TO HELP? Why not join our volunteer “Woodlanders”
when you can help and direct our visitors to enjoy other aspects of
ecological experience - with honey for tea – and why not a glass of
Beestro Honey Ale at the same time?
Do phone 01246 413809 and have a chat with Gloria.
Troway Hall, Coal Aston, S21 5RU. Tel: 01246 413809 www.medibee.co.uk
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dine...at the barn
Open 7 days a week
for home-cooked food
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm,
Sun10am-4pm
Love is in the air.....
Treat your loved one to a romantic
Afternoon Tea
Vouchers Available
Why not hold your wedding at
Dronfield Hall Barn?
Book a viewing or visit our
open day on Sunday 7th April
Warming winter
soups and stews
Vegetarian, Vegan,
Gluten & Dairy Free
Options Available
Friends of The Barn receive 10% discount
High Street, Dronfield
01246 418122
www.dronfieldhallbarn.org
Happy Hour
Daily between 3pm-7pm
Generous discounts on selected
draught beers, lagers & ciders,
bottles, wines and spirits
Mondays & Thursdays
General Knowledge Quiz
from 9.30pm - Cash prizes
Wednesdays
Wine Wednesday
offers on selected
bottles of wine
Fridays
70s & 80s Music
with DJ Andy from 9pm
Every Saturday
Live Music
from 9.30pm
Church Street Dronfield S18 1QB
01246 415450
Veronica and the team
welcome customers old
and new to Dronfield’s
oldest, traditional pub.
FREE function room
suitable for any occasion
with use of private bar.
Open week days from 3pm and
weekends 12noon until late
Facebook @greendragondronfield
Instagram @greendragondronfield
Twitter @dragondronfield
www.greendragondronfield.co.uk
Classic pizza, pasta and meat dishes with an array of exciting fresh fish dishes
Enjoy a romantic evening the Italian way this Valentine’s Day!
Delicious Italian food from any of our menus. Book your table now!
Try our Set Menu available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5.30pm-10.30pm
We are a family-run business who encourage family visits - Children are always warmly welcomed!
Fully licensed or bring your own wine - Bookings advisable at weekends - Credit cards now welcome
329 Meadowhead Sheffield S8 7UP 0114 2745202 www.ferdinandos.co.uk
Open Tuesday to Saturday 5.30pm-10.30pm
Choose 2 or 3 courses from only £13.95
Also available on Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm-6.45pm (order to be completed by 6.45pm)
Choose from:
12 exciting starters,
over 10 delicious main course dishes with side orders
including pasta, fresh fish, meat, pizza - all freshly made to order,
followed by a delicious choice of desserts
We look forward to you dining with us!
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Introducing...
Dronfield’s
newest cafe...
We have an
extensive selection
of tea and coffee.
All tea is loose leaf and we
offer a wonderful range of
premium, traditional and
infused herbal teas.
Breakfasts
Sandwiches
Burgers
Paninis
Jacket Potatoes
Homemade Soup
Homemade Pies
Patisseries & Cakes
Afternoon Teas
served daily from 2pm,
booking required
Speciality Teas
High Quality Coffee
Children’s Meals
including £3.50 meal deal
and build your own pizza
FREE TOP UP of tea or
filter coffee for OAPs with any food
order on Wednesdays 3pm-7pm
Our menu offers a
wide range of vegetarian,
vegan and gluten free meals.
We have various choices of
milk including skimmed, soya
and koko.
Open Mon-Tues 8am-6pm,
Wed-Thurs 8am-7pm,
Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 8am-5pm,
Sun 9am-4pm
Unit 12
Civic Centre
Dronfield
S18 1PD
07817 393863
FREE VENUE HIRE
until 31st March
2019
10% DISCOUNT
on production of this advert
Present this advert and receive 10% off your bill.
Subject to terms and conditions.
Valid until 31st March 2019.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
NEWLY REFURBISHED
THE WHITE SWAN
Dronfield
SERVING A WIDE RANGE OF CASK ALES, WINES AND PREMIUM SPIRITS ACROSS OUR TWO DOWNSTAIRS BARS.
SO POP IN FOR A WELL DESERVED BEVERAGE OR TO ARRANGE YOUR NEXT PARTY!
£1 per person
Wednesdays 8pm
20p off pints
all day Tuesday & Sunday
£14.95 PER BOTTLE
all day friday
20p off pints
sunday - Thursday 4pm - 6pm
£3 off bottles of wine
all day Thursday
The White Swan Dronfield
THEWHITESWANDRONFIELD.CO.UK ~ info@thewhiteswandronfield.co.uk
78 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, DRONFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S18 2xf ~ 01246 930332
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P
Pub’s
pumps
were
not all
for
beer
Part of the petrol
pump which originally
stood at athe front
of The White Swan
ART of what is said to be Dronfield’s first petrol pump has
recently emerged from the undergrowth.
The pump was in use from around the 1920s to the 1970s outside
former coaching inn, The White Swan.
It had been covered up for a while but is now exposed after a
clean-up of the pub car park which took place prior to the venue
re-opening its doors following an 18-month closure.
It may seem strange to us these days to have a petrol pump
outside a pub, but 100 years ago it would have been a natural
progression, a stop for ‘refuelling’ horses becoming a place to fill
up cars.
Older residents recall that the pump was originally located at the
front of the pub. The remains of the petrol supply pipe and the
concrete base can still be seen on the pavement.
Between the 1920s and 1940s, Rex Barker was the landlord of
The White Swan and also ran the garage.
His nephew and godson, Terry Butcher, wrote on Facebook that he
remembered hand-cranking the pump as a boy in the 1930s – a
“great memory”.
New landlord Brandon Hoult said the old structure had been a real
talking point for customers.
He said: “When I first saw it, I didn’t know what it was; I thought
it was something you’d associate with a pub like an old gas
cannister for beers so it was a surprise to find out it was a petrol
pump.
“The car park is going to be tidied up further and the pump will
stay where it is.”
There have been calls on social media for the pump to be
restored.
The White Swan itself was first mentioned as a building in 1678 and
it was described as an inn in 1722, when it was sold by the
daughters of Francis Burton to George Taylor for the sum of £14.
From its origins as a coaching inn, it was used for a variety of
purposes, such as auction sales of properties and goods and for the
meeting of societies.
The pub’s upper room has some history too. During the 1940s and
1950s it was used by Roman Catholics for Sunday Mass, however it
later became a bookmakers. The proprietor used to joke about his
customers being fit, as they were constantly running up and down
the stairs to place bets then watch the races in the bar!
Discover the world of wine in Dronfield
Quality wines from around the world to suit all pockets
We are proud that every wine in our shop has been personally tasted. We
select what we like so pop in to see if you agree with our choices. You can
also sample our wines through our wine tasting evenings. For example:
FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY
DISCOVER IBERIA - £15
Spain and Portugal are producing some amazing wines. Come
and find out how.
SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON - £12
Chill out at the end of the week. Eight wines, nice conversation,
coffee, relax...
FRIDAY 1ST MARCH
SAÚDE PORTUGAL - £12
Try some of our amazing Portuguese wines from vibrant whites
to sumptuous reds.
FRIDAY 8TH MARCH
AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 GRAPES - £12
Although, as we discover, it turns out to be a lot more than
eight, as some wines might have more than a few varietals just
in the one wine! Try a variety of wines from around the world.
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH
8 WINES YOU MUST TRY BEFORE YOU DIE - £25
Your chance to try some of the premium wines in our shop.
A little trip to heaven.
2A Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR
01246 411703 / 07763359080
dronfieldwineworld@yahoo.com
Stockists of premium and award-winning cheeses.
Opening Times
11am-7pm Tues-Thurs 11am-8pm Fri
11am-7pm Sat 11am-4pm Sun
WINTER WARMERS
Cup of homemade soup with a
cheese or ham toasted sandwich £7
Wednesdays - Giant filled
Yorkshire pudding from £6.50
Thursdays - Homemade pie served with
mushy peas and gravy from £6.50
Fridays - Hot roast pork baguette
served with roast potatoes £6.50
Daily - Wraps, salads, sandwiches,
quiches, jacket potatoes
Full English breakfast served all day
inc toast and tea/filter coffee £7.50
BISTRO NIGHT
Saturday 16th February
3 course £24.95 per person
including complimentary glass of prosecco
PSYCHIC SUPPER NIGHT
with Jane Pond - 7pm start
Thurs 28th February, Thurs 21st March
£23 per person
Many dishes gluten free
Find us on Facebook
coffeecentral
Open Tue to Fri 9-4 & Sat 9-3
6 High Street, Dronfield
Gold Member Tel: 01246 418702
melwatts1@hotmail.co.uk
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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS
AUTHENTIC INDIAN TAKEAWAY
Set meal for 2 £18
Appetisers: 2 papadoms,
any 2 starters
Main Course:Any 2 main dishes
Sundries: 1 pilau rice and
1 plain nan bread
Family Special £20
Appetisers: 4 papadoms,
any 4 starters
Main Course:Any 3 main dishes
Sundries: 1 pilau rice and
1 plain nan bread and chips
Wed & Sun only, T&Cs apply.
01246 292 888
www.dronfieldmasala.co.uk
8 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LJ
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK inc Bank Holidays
5.30pm till 11pm (closed Tuesdays)
FREE delivery within a 3 mile radius, min order £11
Food & Drink
Café Familia, Unit 12, Civic Centre, Dronfield, S18 1PD,
07817 393863, cafefamilia.co.uk
Coffee Central, 6 Hight Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY,
01246 418702.
Dronfield Cooked Meats Unit 2, Birch House Way, Callywhite
Lane, Dronfield, 01246 411501.
Ferdinando's Eatalian Ristorante, 329 Meadowhead, Sheffield,
S8 7UP, 0114 2745202, ferdinandos.co.uk
Holmesdale Convenience Store, 69-71 Holmesdale Road,
Dronfield, S18 2FA, 01246 411115.
Masala Indian Takeaway, 8 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green
Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LJ, 01246 292888, dronfieldmasala.co.uk
Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine, 42 Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LJ
01246 292222, mintleafdronfield.com
Owlerton Stadium, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE, 0114
2343074, owlertonstadium.co.uk
Salute Prosecco, Gin & Whisky Mobile Bar, 07807 159322,
salute-prosecco.com
Temptations Coffee Lounge, 35 Pentland Road, Dronfield, S18
8ZQ, 01246 417043.
The Barn Café High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PX, 01246 418122,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
The Beestro, Troway Hall, Coal Aston, S21 5RU, 01246 413809,
medibee.co.uk
The Green Dragon, Church Street, Dronfield, S18 1QB, 01246
415450, greendragondronfield.co.uk
The White Swan, 78 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XF, 01246
930332, thewhiteswandronfield.co.uk
Wine World, 2A Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR, 01246
411703 or 07763 359080, dronfieldwineworld.com
Quality service at competitive prices
• Cooked and
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• Sausage and bacon
• Burgers
• Pies
• Cheese
• Pork pies
• Tinned goods
• Soft drinks
• Packaging
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Very
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also available
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• Breakfasts
• Hot and cold
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• Hot baguettes
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• Salad boxes
• Daily specials
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Buffets and outside catering
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Did you know?
Hallowes Hall, Hallowes Golf Club
T
HE Hallowes is one of the oldest recorded estates in the
area, owned by the Selioke family, of Norton, in the
Middle Ages.
Lead merchant Andrew Morewood bought the estate in the 17th
century and built the large farmhouse in 1657, which is the
building that we still see today.
It was made from locally-quarried sandstone and Andrew and his
wife Mary had their initials carved over the south doorway and a
coat of arms can be seen on the north doorway.
The Mower family then acquired the house through marriage and
let the farm to a series of tenants. One of these was George
Ashton who came to the farm in 1861. He accidentally fatally shot
himself whilst cleaning his gun in 1892, and subsequently his son
James took over the running of the farm.
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James gave permission to local golfers to use the land during the
early 1890s. It started with a nine-hole course with 35 golfers and
the course developed over time and by 1913 membership stood at
267.
The original clubhouse was a tent, but by 1897 a since
demolished cottage was used.
This old house, with its mullioned windows, went on to become
Hallowes Golf Club in the early 1920s, and in 1934 the large
dining/function room was added.
The interior has been altered over the years but some of the
moulded plaster work fortunately still exists on the ceilings, and it
retains some of its original grandeur.
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Passion
Hair
The existing Dronfield Greenbelt at Hallowes and Hilltop
Residents Group
opposes Greenbelt
development
A
PARTNERSHIP of the Dronfield Greenbelt Group and Dronfield
Civic Society has been busy opposition to NE Derbyshire
District Council’s plans to build hundreds of houses on the town’s
green belt.
The Local Plan was examined by a government inspector over a
three week period in November and December and the group
attended each of the eight all-day sessions, making their case
against the proposals.
Hill Top resident Lynne Gadsden, chair of the Dronfield Greenbelt
group, explained: “We have spent most of the last few weeks
forensically examining hundreds of documents, many produced by
consultants, which underlie the councils’ plans, and found many
things to challenge.
“These include the decision to build the majority of new houses in
the northern settlements of Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh
which requires the use of green belt.”
The group claim that the way green belt sites were identified was
flawed and based on inaccurate information.
The group also challenged the way housing need was identified
which was much inflated compared to that in the neighbouring
districts of Chesterfield and Bolsover.
John Harvey of the Civic Society added: “We are not against new
housing but the plans to build on the edge of the town is totally
down to developers offering the land which is much easier to
develop than brownfield sites closer to the town centre which have
been ignored.
“Dronfield needs more affordable housing including for older
people close to facilities and not larger homes on greenfield sites
distant from local services.”
The group also claimed that the plans for infrastructure to meet
the needs of the enlarged population were unsound. For example,
no account was taken that some local schools were already full
and had no room for expansion; sustainable travel was impossible
because bus and train timetables did not link, cycle routes were
non-existent or dangerous; increased car use would exacerbate the
already crowded and polluted roads, and the car would continue to
dominate over the pedestrian.
The proposals have also been opposed by members of Dronfield
Town Council.
For more information, contact Lynne Gadsden at
dronfieldgreenbelt@outlook.com or John Harvey on 07766911754
and jcharvey.john@plus.com
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Is Hs2 a bridge too far?
Dronfield can brace itself for several years of
upheaval and turmoil if proposals to electrify the
Midland Mainline and run a spur of the Hs2 route
through to Sheffield go ahead. Mike Firth reports
N
ONE of the high-speed trains due to pass through this area
will stop in Dronfield, but a massive engineering project
would be required in and around the town to facilitate an
electrified Midland Mainline link between Chesterfield and
Sheffield.
One man who is opposed to the plans is Coun Graham Baxter,
Leader of NE Derbyshire District Council. He says Dronfield could
effectively be split in two and the future of the town’s pride and joy,
the railway station would also be thrown into jeopardy.
Said Coun Baxter: “For as long as six years, Dronfield would become
a massive building site.
“There are 50 bridges and tunnels on the line between Clay Cross
and Sheffield and Hs2
admit the most challenging
ones for their engineers are
the five in Dronfield.”
A requirement for
considerably more
headroom to provide an
electric feed to the high
speed trains would mean
the tracks would either
have to be lowered or
bridges would have to be
raised or removed all
together.
Two of the Dronfield
bridges - Lea Road and
Soaper Lane - are Listed
structures. Others which
would appear to offer
major construction
headaches are at Wreakes
Lane and the iron bridge
over the A61 next to the
Dronfield Arms. Then there
is the mile-long Bradway
Tunnel, plus bridges at
Unstone and Sheepbridge.
Coun Baxter said lowering the bed of the railway by any significant
margin would lead to problems with the water table.
“The River Drone is at the side of the track and people will
remember when that used to flood on a regular basis.”
He added that large compounds would be required in the town for
storage of materials and heavy plant and that train services calling at
Dronfield Station - which is used by more than 209,000 passengers a
year - would be suspended with no guarantee that they would be
restored.
Initial consultations by Hs2 have taken place, but few precise
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Higher or lower? Some of the local bridges which stand in the way of railway electrification and Hs2
A public consultation event hosted by Hs2 at Dronfield
Civic Hall in November was attended by 235 people
details have been forthcoming about how the project would impact
the local area.
Added Coun Baxter: “It appears Hs2 have simply drawn a line on a
map.”
His suggestion is that Hs2 should leave Dronfield as it is and look at
an alternative route for the link to Sheffield, the line from
Chesterfield which loops through Barrow Hill and past Rother Valley
Country Park and Woodhouse.
Meanwhile, Dronfield Town Council has expressed its opposition to
the electrification and Hs2 plans.
Members passed a motion saying: “The massive construction works
will cause severe traffic disruption and the impact on local residents
and businesses is likely to be very significant.
“The Town Council is also disappointed with the lack of information
thus far provided by Hs2 Ltd on the proposed electrification works.
“We urge Hs2 Ltd to explore all possible alternative options to
reduce the impact on Dronfield residents and businesses.
“We recognise that the electrification of the Midland Mainline and
the Hs2 project are separate, but linked, issues and we realise that
our railway system needs to be modernised and brought into the 21st
century.
“However, we ask that the
disruption to our residents
is kept to an absolute
minimum. We also urge
Hs2 Ltd to continue to
engage with Dronfield
residents, businesses and
the Town Council and take
account of the views that
are expressed.”
Coun Angelique Foster,
Leader of the Town
Council, added: “While the
plans for Dronfield still
lack a lot of detail, we felt
it was important at this
early stage to
communicate our serious
concerns to HS2 Ltd.”
When Hs2 staged their
first local public
consultation in November,
235 people attended the
event at Dronfield Civic
Hall.
Hs2 told us: “In July 2018, the Secretary of State instructed Hs2
Ltd to begin preparatory works for the electrification of a section of
the Midland Mainline from Clay Cross to Sheffield Midland Station.
Surveys and assessments are currently underway to inform this
programme of work, and we will be sharing further information with
local communities about our proposals in the coming months.
“We actively encourage communities to get involved in the
consultation and have their say in shaping plans for the railway.”
Phase one of the £56bn high-speed rail link is due to open between
London and Birmingham in December 2026, before the railway is
extended to Crewe, Manchester and Leeds.

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Griffin
takes
flight
Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Special Edition
Carmel Stewart checks out the Vauxhall Corsa,
far and away the company’s best-selling model
A
S the award-winning Corsa celebrates its 25th anniversary
this year, Vauxhall has launched a special edition Griffin at
a special price.
£11,695 will buy you a good-looking three-door hatchback packed to
the gunnels with hi-tech, high comfort extras with an estimated value
of £1,585. Prices for the five-door version start at £12,255.
A top-notch navigation system, seven-inch colour touch screen, DAB
radio, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity are all
on board.
The sports front seats are heated, as is the steering wheel. Rain
sensitive wipers, automatic lights, cruise control, power front
windows, electric/heated door mirrors, LED daytime running lights
and remote central locking are all included.
Exterior identifiers include 16in gloss black alloys, a black roof, door
mirrors and front grille logo bar plus the dark tinted rear windows.
And, for anyone who has sudden doubts as to which Corsa they are
driving, there are Griffin badges on the front wings and branded floor
mats upfront.
On the road, the Griffin drives as well as any in the range with welltuned
sports suspension, sharp steering, thoroughly decent handling
and rock-solid composure with no untoward friskiness or unruly
inclinations.
Its size makes the Corsa an ideal, light, manoeuvrable city car.
Choose the right engine and it will do sterling work on the motorway.
There are two 1.4 litre petrol variants on offer - either 74bhp or
89bhp. Both are Euro 6 compliant.
Official figures for fuel consumption are difficult to pinpoint since
the recent move from the New European Driving Cycle to Worldwide
Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure. The new test procedure
puts vehicles through more realistic testing conditions and thus
provides a more accurate basis for calculating fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions.
Under the former NEDC test regime, the 1.4litre 74bhp engine, for
example, had an official average of 49.6mpg. Under the new regime,
the figures for both the three and five door models are given as
Combined Low: 42.2mpg, Combined High: 44.1mpg, so expect
something in the low 40s and you’ll not be disappointed,
With a 0-62mph acceleration of 15.5seconds the smaller unit is not
going to take any chequered flags, but it cruises along very
comfortably and has a more than adequate top speed of 101mph. The
time is cut to 13.2 by the larger engine, which has a top speed of
109mph but, given the amount of traffic we all face and the
increasing number of speed cameras, the 74bhp engine will be more
than adequate for most buyers.
Both are well-matched to an easy-to-navigate five-speed manual
transmission which presents no difficulties.
The Corsa is up against a large amount of competition, which could
account for this hugely well-specified model. So, if you are in the
market for a neat and tidy supermini with loads of extras, the
Vauxhall Griffin would be a good place to start. Vauxhall plans to
launch further special edition hi-spec Griffin models during the next
few months which may well mean more bargain buys.
Verdict: Well worth a test drive; extra kit should tip the scales in its
favour.
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Motoring needs?
Contact the experts
B & S Tyres, 875 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9EF, 01246
456500, bandsautocentre.co.uk
Derbyshire Towbars, Unit 60, M1 Commerce Park, Markham
Lane, Chesterfield, 01246 768894, derbyshiretowbars.com
Dronfield Autocare Ltd, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR,
01246 411540, dronfieldautocare.co.uk
Europa, Unit 1 & 2, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XP, 01246
292261, europacrashcentre.co.uk
Lovely Car Company 0114 4469190 thelovelycarcompany.co.uk
Stewart Elliot Bodyworks, Unit 3, Bath Works, Mill Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2XL, 01246 412818.
Stubley Lane Auto Centre, Stubley Lane, Dronfield, S18 8YN,
01246 291324 stubleylaneautocentre.co.uk
The Garage Car Sales, 3 Sheaf Gardens, Sheffield, S2 4BS, 0114
2737333, thegaragecarsales.co.uk
The Garage Sheffield, 3 Sheaf Gardens, Sheffield, S2 4BS, 0114
2737333, thegaragesheffield.co.uk
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Pair’s latest
charity cheque
D
RONFIELD’s Malcolm Gregory and Derri Jones delight in organising musical
entertainment for local fans of hits from years gone by.
But what the pair enjoy most about their concerts is raising funds for good causes and here
they are pictured presenting a whopping £900 to Elaine and Ian Wright from the local Cardiac
Risk in the Young (CRY) charity,
OUR NEW PRACTICE
IS NOW OPEN AT
5 Stubley Drive,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8QY
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01246 291999
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Find us in the Stubley Medical Centre complex
Trusted in Woodseats since 1988 - 784 Chesterfield Rd, Woodseats, Sheffield Tel: 0114 2554490

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EVERYTHING IS HOME REARED
TURKEY, GEESE, BEEF, PORK & LAMB
WHOLE LAMB CUT UP: £100
BORDER VIEW FARM
Farming for generations - over 60 years
Specialising in home made pies
along with a selection of different
sausages, including Gluten Free
FRUIT & VEGETABLES, HARTINGTON CHEESES
OUR COW MOLLY MILK, BUTTER & ICE CREAM
Rod Moor Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire S18 8XL
www.borderview-farm.co.uk Tel: 0114 2360733
OPEN 7 DAYS TIL 5.30PM
I can help you with:
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Simon Bingham
Your local CHN
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With over 25 years
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with you to help you achieve
your financial goals.
Investment Portfolio Management
Tax, Trust & Estate Planning
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Protection & Retirement Planning for Businesses
Call Simon on 01246 541904/07432 018 220
or email simon@chnfc.co.uk to arrange
an appointment.
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Dronfield
since 2005
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Enterprise House,
179 Chesterfield Road,
Dronfield, S18 2XE.
T 01246 416027.
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Bubble of bliss
The heat is on at Chesterfield’s Proact
Stadium with Hotpod Yoga attracting
enthusiasts from far and wide. Deborah
Wain went along to give it a go
I
T’S a Wednesday afternoon and rain is thumping down
outside the Proact Stadium.
However, I’m literally inside a purple bubble of bliss,
courtesy of Hotpod Yoga, which began in Chesterfield in
2017 and is winning fans from across the borough and
beyond.
Europe’s largest yoga business, the company has more
than 40 locations across eight countries.
Hotpod Yoga Chesterfield is owned by Amy Gear, who
started yoga after a knee injury left her no longer able to run.
Amy and her team’s inflatable pod has a permanent home
upstairs in The Hub at the rear of the Chesterfield FC
ground.
Hotpod Yoga moves the ancient practice away from its
spiritual roots towards modern health and fitness, with a
programme of classes to slot around people’s real lives.
So what is the pod exactly?
From the outside, the billowy structure, which holds up to 20
people, could be mistaken for a giant tent or bouncy play centre for
children.
Step in, however, and you’re enveloped in 37deg warmth and the
natural fragrance of bergamot, orange and lavender. The effect is
quite other-worldly and
instantly relaxing!
I had signed up to a onehour
Hotpod Flow class,
based on a type of yoga
called vinyasa. It is
designed to combine active
and passive postures,
working the body and
calming the mind in equal
measure. Poses should run
smoothly together, or flow.
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Amy Gear of Chesterfield
Hotpod Yoga, left,
with Deborah Wain
The classes are aimed at all levels of experience, men and woman
and across the age range.
All you need to take part is a towel for your yoga mat and a bottle
of water as things get sweaty. All great for cleansing the skin!
I’m new to yoga, although I have done some pilates in the past.
Amy tells me I can expect to work hard, which I do but it’s great
fun and, under Amy’s instruction, you can tailor the poses to your
own ability and flexibility and progress at your own pace.
As I got further into the class, my limbs loosened up and I could
stretch further than usual.
Hotpod Flow is the signature and most frequent class on the
timetable but there is a nurturing flow session which involves more
floor-based poses, working deep into the hips and shoulders.
Hotpod Yoga has an introductory offer of £15 for ten days’
unlimited yoga. There are a comprehensive range of membership
packages, including a month’s mini-membership which is one class
a week for a month for £30. Parking is free and there are changing
and shower facilities also on site.
To try it for yourself, call 07894 994594, email chesterfield@
hotpodyoga.com or visit hotpodyoga.com to book a class.

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CHESTERFIELD
The HUB, Proact Stadium,
Modern and
traditional
styling
Walk in service
HOTPOD YOGA INTRO OFFER
10 7 DAYS OF UNLIMITED YOGA FOR £12 £15
Open 6 days a week
Mon &Tues 9 - 5.15
Wed &Thurs 9 - 6.15
Fri 9 - 5.45 Sat 8.30 - 3.15
Please arrive 15 minutes before
closing to avoid disappointment
Stockists of
2 Chesterfield Rd,
Dronfield, S18 2XB
01246 292 282
Classes
from £3.75
An organic hub of activity and fitness serving the local and
surrounding communities for all ages and physcial abilities.
We offer group exercise classes, personal training
and gym membership together with a range of
beauty and sports therapies to compliment our resident life coach.
Over 26 years experience and we are still expanding our knowledge.
Fitness - Gym memberships, group exercise classes,
personal training, running/bike coaching.
Beauty Therapy - Wide range of treatments
in a relaxed, professional environment.
Rob Alleyne Sports Injury Clinic - Treatment for injuries
as well as injury prevention.
We help you achieve amazing results
by bringing the science and fun to exercise.
The Akademy, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR
Call Rob 07971 840219 Michelle 07894 993713
Contact us via our website or Facebook page. www.platinumfitnessandtherapy.co.uk
Meet the team!
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Being Natural Has Never Looked So Glamorous
SOAK BOX's collection of premium natural skincare and
lifestyle products will beautifully enhance your skin and
perfectly complement your home.
All our products have been carefully designed to encompass
a little bit of natural luxury into your skincare routine.
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No Minimum Hire Period
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Ideally Located on Callywhite Lane, Dronfield
FOR MORE DETAILS
CALL 07973 953 956
Made in England using only the finest natural ingredients.
Visit our website and enjoy 10% off your first order.
www.soak-box.co.uk
RAJDHANI
A JOURNEY TO INDIAN CUISINE
DORE & TOTLEY STATION
Offering you the very best of Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine.
A tranquil, exhilarating atmosphere with a unique dining experience.
The Old Station, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17 3LB
info@rajdhanirestaurant.co.uk Tel: 0114 2353 280 / 07810 444686 www.rajdhamirestaurant.co.uk
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At your service
A
Accountants
Henry Bramall & Co Ltd, Unit 8 Acorn
Business Park, Woodseats Close, Sheffield,
0114 2585525. henrybramall.co.uk
John S Danson & Co, 35 Salisbury Road,
Dronfield, 01246 290261.
Aerials
DG TV Aerial Services, 01246 590756.
Auctions
Hansons Auctioneers, valuations at Coal
Aston Village Hall, 01283 733988,
hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
Mellors and Kirk Auctioneers, valuations at
Dronfield Hall Barn, 0115 9790000,
mellorsandkirk.com
Sheffield Auction Gallery, Windsor Road,
Heeley, Sheffield, 0114 2816161 or 07802
606203 sheffieldauctiongallery.com
B
Bathrooms
Bathroom H20 Solutions, 107-109
Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, 0114 2554646,
h2obathroomsolutions.co.uk
Bubble & Soak, Unit 6, Callywhite Business
Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, 01246
290463, bubbleandsoak.co.uk
D L Installations, 01246 555181 or 07966
101611, lordkitchens.com
Dronfield Bathrooms, 07904 196826,
dronfieldbathrooms.co.uk
Graham, 319-335 London Road, Sheffield,
0114 2500432, grahamplumbersmerchant
.co.uk
House Of Granite & Marble Ltd, Cobnar Wood
Close, Chesterfield Ind Est, Sheepbridge,
01246 261989
houseofgraniteandmarble.co.uk
Beds & Bedrooms
Bedtime Chesterfield Ltd, 359a Sheffield
Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield,
01246 455388
Chris Field Design Ltd, Unit 8, Callywhite
Business Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield,
01246 292155, chrisfieldsdesign.co.uk
Sheffield Kitchen Interiors, 298a
Meadowhead, Sheffield, 0114 2747288,
sheffieldkitcheninteriors.co.uk
Supafit, Beech Works, Wreakes Lane,
Dronfield, 01246 412100 or 0114 2507665,
supafituk.com
The New Divan Man, 43 Knifesmithgate,
Chesterfield, & 4 Market St, Staveley,
01246 277355 or 01246 471344,
newdivanman.co.uk
Building & Builders Merchants
Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd Builders Merchant,
56 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, 01246
413205.
Ashwood Construction, Dronfield O1246
290131 or 07957 221920,
ashwoodderbyshire.co.uk
K D Building, 0114 2378043 or 07552
466772, kdbuilding.co.uk
Olive Tree Developments, 131 Handley Road,
New Whittington, Chesterfield, 07973
382290 or 07376 804941, andybateson
12@gmail.com
RB Allan & Sons Ltd, Unit 4, Roman Ridge
Ind Est, Roman Ridge Road, Sheffield, 0114
2610011 or 07961 943391, enquiries@
rballan.com
Seven Hills Builers Ltd, 77 Firshill Walk,
0114 2996743 or 0800 3032514
sevenhillsbuildersltd.co.uk
Steve Thorpe Builder, 01246 411446.
Building Planning &
Regulations
JMK Consult, 07967 362225, jamesmichael
kemp@me.com
Carpets/Flooring
Dexters Carpert & Flooring, 509 Gleadless
Town End, Sheffield, 0114 2651091,
carpetshopinsheffield.com
Dronfield Carpet & Flooring, 120 Sheffield
Road, Dronfield, 01246 292391,
dronfieldcarpetsandfloors.co.uk
Grey Space Flooring, 509 London Road
(South), Sheffield, 0114 2581256,
greyspaceflooring.co,uk
King Carpets, 335-347 Sheffield Road,
Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, 01246
236733/205881
Pyramid Carpets, 709 Chesterfield Road,
Woodseats, Sheffield, 0114 2555553,
pyramidcarpets.co.uk
United Carpets, Queens Road, Sheffield, &
516 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, 0114
2755559 or 01246 260513,
unitedcarpetsandbeds.com
C
Chiropractor
Dronfield Chiropractic Clinic, 37 Chesterfield
Road, Dronfield, 01246 419997.
Conservatories/Windows
Bowfield Windows, Unit 1, Yew Tree Farm,
Deep Lane, Hardstoft, Chesterfield, 01246
855960, bowfieldwindows.com
C-Clear, 2-14 Southgate, Eckington, 01144
493093 or 07961 524588.
Classic Windows (Dronfield) Ltd,
Construction House, Callywhite Lane,
Dronfield, 01246 290455,
classicwindowsdronfield.co.uk
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JP Windows, 01246 411542 or 07961
120867, jpwindowssheffield.co.uk
Right Conversions, 72 Shireoaks Triangle
Business Park, Worksop, 0800 9596811 or
01909 768954, rightconversions.co.uk
Sheffield Window Centre, 7 Rockingham
Street, Sheffield, 0114 2813333,
sheffield-window-centre.co.uk
Cleaning
All About Cleaning, 0800 0329030.
Bella Casa, 01246 912032, bellacasa.uk.
Cleaning Pro, 01246 418250.
Gem Cleaning Services, 07717 053993,
jim.cosgrove28@gmail.com
Greendale Laundrette & Dry Cleaners,
Greendale Shopping Centre, Dronfield,
01246 418172
Gutter Pro, 0114 4070185 or 07891 899972,
gutterpro.co.uk
Oven U, 01246 813830, ovenusheffield
south.net
Premier Power Cleaning, 01246 865537 or
07970 482956, premierpowercleaning.co.uk
Prestige Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning,
01246 277311 or 07973 911404,
prestige-cleaning.org
Clearance & Removals
Waste Services, 07860 210156
Curtains/Blinds & Poles
Blinds Direct, 0114 2210740 or 07711
646572, blindsdirect-sheffield.co.uk
Curtain Studio, 360a Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 557239
mycurtainstudio.com
Soft Options Interiors, 32 Chesterfield
Road, Dronfield, 01246 290239,
softoptionsinteriors.com
D
Doors
Dronfield Doors/Ideal Doors, Unit 2a,
Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor,
Chesterfield, 01246 417070,
idealdoors.co.uk
Drives, Paths, Patios
Prestige Driveways, Green Oak Avenue,
Sheffield, 0800 8589744 or 07758 307859,
leechapp@hotmail.co.uk
E
Electricians
Jim's Electrics, 20 Chatsworth Road, Dore,
Sheffield, 07753 262789, jjillingworth@
yahoo.co.uk
M F Electrical Services, Sharrow View,
Sheffield, 0114 3270589 or 07730 464620.
Positive Electrics Domestic Electrician,
01246 454612 or 07960 088606.
Procheck Electrical, 119 Holmley Lane,
Dronfield, 01246 291404 or 07843 053584
SPF Electricals, 01246 202485 or 07804
918114.
Watson Electrical, Williamthorpe Road North
Wingfield, Chesterfield, 01246 859722 or
07717 030367, watsonelectrics.co.uk
Entertainment Venues
Chesterfield Bowl, Storforth Lane,
Chesterfield, 01246 550092,
chesterfieldbowl.com
Dronfield Civic Hall, Civic Centre, 418573.
Sheffield International Venues, 0114 223
3800, siv.org.uk
Estate Agents
Blundells, 10 Dronfield Civic Centre, 01246
700268, blundells.com
Chadwicks, 3 Meadowhead, Woodseats,
Sheffield, 0114 2994444,
chadwickestateagents.co.uk
Saxton Mee, 1 Civic Centre, Dronfield, 01246
290992, saxtonmee.co.uk
Staves, 34 Chesterfield Road,
Dronfield, 01246 419993,
stavesestateagents.co.uk
F
Fashion
Blanc, 117 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield,
01246 767220, blancouture.co.uk
Dotique, 296/298 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 498536,
dotique.co.uk
Love the Look, 2f Westwick Crescent,
Greenhill, Sheffield, 07925 116894,
lovethelook@gmail.com
New Image, 277 Middlewood Road,
Hillsborough, Sheffield, 0114 2344880,
new-image.co.uk
Shoe Loft, children’s shoes, 103
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, 01246 418478,
theshoeloft.co.uk
Financial/Business Services
Belmayne Independent, Belmayne House,
274 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, 01246
298181, belmayne-ifa.com
Dean Thorpe, 01246 296060,
deanthorpe.com
Later Living Now, 01246 202571,
laterlivingnow.com
Fires & Fireplaces
Fireplace Factory, 5 Aizlewood Road,
Sheffield, 0114 2555794,
fireplacefactoryoutlet.co.uk
Hearth and Home, 351-353 London Road,
Sheffield, 0114 2559688,
fireplaces-in-sheffield.co.uk
Furniture/Furnishings
Eco Sofas, 161 Rutland Road, Sheffield,
0114 2756390 / 2468477, ecosofas.co.uk
Eyres Home Furnishing, Hollywell Street,
Chesterfield, 01246 276011,
eyres-furniture.com
Furniture Repolishing Services, Regent
Works, Burton Road, Sheffield, 07739
738443, furniturerepolishingservices.co.uk
H&F, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield,
01246 277797, handf.co.uk
G
Gas Services
1st Call Gas, 164 Crookes, Sheffield,
0114 272 2586, 1stcallgas.com
Direct Gas, 2 Beck Close, Bolsover,
Chesterfield, 01246 498400, directgas
chesterfield.co.uk
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1st Call Gas, 164 Crookes, Sheffield, S10
1UH, 0114 272 2586, 1stcallgas.com
Direct Gas, 2 Beck Close, Bolsover,
Chesterfield, S44 6XS, 01246 498400,
directgaschesterfield.co.uk
Ignite Gas, 68 Oakhill Road, Dronfield, S18
2EL, 01246 461134, ignitegas.co.uk
Met Gas, Unit 1 Collins Yard, Mill Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2XL, 01246 455092,
metgas.co.uk
Garages/Garage Doors
A1 Garage Doors, Unit 2, Foxwood Road,
Sheepbridge, S41 9RF
01246 450938, a1garagedoorrepairs.co.uk
City Garage Doors, 0800 2461191,
citygaragedoorservices.co.uk
Gardening/Garden
Supplies/Fencing/Trees
Brambles Landscapes, 2 Ferndale Rise, Coal
Aston, S18 3BS, 01246 417991 or 07720
845326, veryhelpfulman@yahoo.com
C Richardson Tree Services, 101 Dalewood
Avenue, Beauchief, Sheffield, S8 0EG, 0114
2303050 or 07824 327089, www.richardsonlandscapes.co.uk
Evison Garden Services, 01246 413899 or
07772 106819.
Dronfield Landscapes, Hazelbarrow Farm,
Norton, Sheffield, S8 8BA,
07976 072785 or 07789 497104.
Ed Smith Landscaping, 0114 2373594 or
07814 620055, edsmithlandscapes.co.uk
Gibson Craggs Ltd Paving & Landscaping, 8
Chatsworth Park Ave, Sheffield, S12 2UA,
07582 619927, gibsoncraggs.co.uk
Groundforce Paving & Landscaping, Ashgate
Road, Ashgate, Chesterfield, 01246 819451
or 07764 881744, grounfforcepaving.co
Millennium Landscapes, Seagrave Cres,
Sheffield, S12 2JN, 0114 2651643 or 07951
500388
MT Fencing, 01246 290772 or 07733
322564.
Nigel's Hedge & Conifer Services, 07718
983155.
Paul's Gardens, 01246 568304 or 07712
549691.
PD Building & Paving Ltd, 23 Kenwell Drive,
Bradway, S17 4PJ, 0114 2350008 or 07973
322236.
Peak Fencing & Surfacing, 01246 462820
or 07507 271773,
peakfencingandsurfacing.co.uk
Quarry Top Garden Supplies, Chesterfield
Road, Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 4BD,
01246 433553, quarrytopgarden.co.uk
Gift Shops
Gifts And More, 730 Chesterfield Road,
Sheffield, S8 0SD,
0114 4576899.
Gutter, Fascia & Soffit Cleaning
Sheffield Gutter Services (SGS), 07843
401763, sheffieldgutterservices.co.uk
H
Handy Person Services
Mr Handyman, 07966 577104 daytime.
Spruce Handy Woman Services, 07929
139566 .sprucehandywoman.co.uk
Hairdressers/Barbers
Kude, 57 Highfields Road, Hilltop, Dronfield,
01246 410555.
Menzone, 2 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield,
01246 292282.
Taylor Taylor, 3 High Street, Dronfield,
01246 291062.
Passion Hairdressing, 9 High Street,
Dronfield, 01246 415972,
passionhairandbeauty.com
Hardware
E & D Steel, 28-30 Chesterfield Road,
Dronfield, 01246 413242.
Health & Beauty
Emma Keally Make-Up & Hair, 01246
417919.
Exhale Hypnosis, 13 Alexandra Road,
Dronfield, 07867 973633
Laura Jane Podiatry, 07500 833559.
Lindsey Grayson Podiatrist & Chiropodist,
07472 616777.
Restore Health, 07905 327242.
Slimming World, venues in Dronfield and
Chesterfield, 07837 784415.
The Essential Footcare Clinic, 01246 391907.
Holidays/Short Breaks/Travel
Ellenders Coaches, 71 Hurlfield Avenue,
Sheffield, 0114 2641837.
Il Mondo Travel, 2c 131 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 588653.
Martins World Travel, 46 Knifesmithgate,
Chesterfield & 25 Market Place, Bolsover,
01246 220020 or 01246 823763.
Nova Tours, 35 Holywell Street, Chesterfield,
01246 233765
Royles Travel, 114 Tunwell Avenue,
Ecclesfield, Sheffield, 0114 2454519.
J
Joinery
A.J. Myers Joiners & Builder, 01246 412620.
M. Gee Joinery, 16a Carnoustie Avenue,
Walton, Chesterfield, 01246 222976.
NAT Joinery, 07795 966240.
K
Kitchens
Dream Doors, 197 Sheffield Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 221299.
Chris Fields Design Ltd, Unit 8, Callywhite
Business Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield,
01246 292155.
Customise Kitchens, 351 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 203333.
House Of Granite & Marble Ltd, Cobnar Wood
Close, Chesterfield Ind Est, Sheepbridge,
01246 261989.
Project Jon, 07876 353344.
Sheffield Kitchen Interiors, 298a
Meadowhead, Sheffield, 0114 2747288.
Supafit, Beech Works, Wreakes Lane,
Dronfield, 01246 412100.
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The Kitchen Gallery Sheffield, 621-627
London Road, Sheffield, 0114 2583899.
L
Lofts
More than Loft Ladders, 0114 3984190,
morethanloftladders.co.uk
Laundrettes
Greendale Laundrette, Greendale Shopping
Centre, Green Lane, Dronfield, 01246
418172.
Locksmiths And Security
C-Prox Ltd, 59 Sheffield Road, Dronfield,
01246 417113, quantek.co.uk
Lockrite, 07377 788532.
Safenet Alarms Ltd, 21 Molloy Street,
Sheffield, 0114 2213507,
safenetalarms.co.uk
Unico Locksmiths & Security Solutions, 183
Sheffield Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield,
01246 540833.
W.G. Pollard Ltd Security Specialists,
160-162 Derby Road, Chesterfield,
01246 274771.
Log Supplies
Gibson Log Supplies, Wychwood Stud, 0114
2960282.
Village Logs, Moorgreen Farm, Far Lane,
Barlow, 07712 172966.
M
Modelling
W D Models, 25 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 208244 wdmodels.co.uk
P
Painters & Decorators
Hendersons Decorating, 01246 435361 or
07966 153092, hendersonsdecorating.co.uk
Nick Wood Decorators, 07812 636947,
nickwood25@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Gee, 3 Dale Road, Dronfield, 07879
634299, stevegee@hotmail.co.uk
TG Decorators, 07702 059898,
tgdecor@hotmail.co.uk
Pest Control
Andy Hardy Mole Catching, Dukes Drive,
Newbold, Chesterfield, 01246 273366.
Plasterers
RP Plastering, 01246 418967.
Plumbing & Heating
Advanced Plumbing & Heating, Unit 13,
Vanguard Trading Est, Britannia Rd, Hasland,
01246 551537, advanced-heating.co.uk
Bradway Plumbing Services, 0114 2360117.
M. O'Reilly Plumbing & Heating Services,
5, Chantrey Road, Woodseats, Sheffield,
0114 2810339, markoreilly28@hotmail.com
MLG Plumbing, Eckington Road, Coal Aston,
01246 411987.
Pro Plumb, 10 Mansfeldt Road, Newbold,
Chesterfield, 01246 206010,
proplumbchesterfield.co.uk
Property Services
D.S.M. Property Services, 01246 419445.
Private Hire/Taxis/ Minibuses
Diamond Private Hire, 01246 410230.
M G Travel Sheffield, 0114 4333035,
info@mghtravel.co.uk
Network Taxis, Meadowhead, Sheffield,
0114 2747474.
Steeles Travel, 0114 2644473,
steelestravel.net
Valley Airport Services, 01246 291147.
Physiotherapy
Active Physiotherapy, 99 Bradway Road,
Sheffield, 0114 2352727, and
88 Baslow Road, Sheffield, 0114 2365532,
activephysiotherapy.co.uk
R
Removals / Man & Van
Davis Removals, Westwick Road, Sheffield,
0114 2745229, davisremovals.co.uk
Man & Van, 07707 919543, manandvan.site
Very Helpful Man & Van, 198 Sheffield
Road, Dronfield, 07720 845326,
veryhelpfulman.co.uk
Roofing
Dobson Roofing Services Ltd, 109/111
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, 01246 411088,
dobsonroofingservices.co.uk
Dronfield Felt Roofing, Garland Croft,
Sheffield, 01246 412429.
Hill Top Building and Roofing Services,
12 Grange Avenue, Dronfield Woodhouse,
01246 415308.
S
Sheds
Shed World, Valley Trade Park, Greenland Rd,
Sheffield, 0114 2444475, shedworlds.com
Solicitors
Banner Jones, 1 Sheffield Road, Dronfield,
01246 560560, bannerjones.co.uk
Taylor&Emmet, 61b Sheffield Road,
Dronfield, 0114 2184000, tayloremmet.co.uk
Stairlifts
Sykes Stairlifts, 644 Chesterfield Road,
Woodseats, Sheffield, 0114 2839364,
skyesstairlifts.co.uk
Storage
Eckington Self Storage, Littlmoor
Business Centre, Eckington, 01246
388333, eckingtonselfstorage.co.uk.
Revco Self Storage, 07947 703646.
Sheepbridge Secure Storage, 07704 688119.
V
Venues
Norton House Country Club, 246-248 Norton
Lane, Sheffield, 0114 2745433,
nortonhousecountryclub.co.uk
W
Wills
Family Wills & Estate Planning, 01246
433787, familywillsep.co.uk
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T
HE generosity of local fund-raisers means the Dronfield
district has more life-saving defibrillators on its streets
than many large cities.
There are now almost 40 pieces of emergency equipment close
at hand in the community; seven of these have been provided by
Dronfield St John Ambulance.
Here’s where to find one near your home or workplace:
Barlow Village Hall;
Dronfield Medical Centre;
Dronfield Civic Hall;
Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park;
Coal Aston Village Hall, Eckington Road;
Coal Aston Methodist Church, Eckington Road;
Dronfield Baptist Church;
Dronfield Hall Barn;
Dronfield Nursery, 274 Chesterfield Road;
Dunning Dental Care, Snape Hill Lane;
Gorsey Brigg School;
Gosforth Playing Fields;
Gunstones, Stubley Lane;
Hallamshire Heating, Callywhite Lane;
Hallowes Golf Club;
Henry Fanshawe School;
Hilltop Social Club;
Holmesdale Infant School;
Holmesfield Village Hall;
Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road;
Kude Hair Desgn, Highfields Road, Hilltop;
Mallory Close, Sheepbridge;
Moorland View, Apperknowle;
Northfield School, Falcon Road;
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road;
Penny Acres School, Holmesfield;
Polaris, Wreakes Lane;
Povey Farm, Lightwood Lane;
Greendale Pharmacy, off Green Lane;
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre;
St Andrew’s School, Pentland Road;
Stonelow Junior School, Stonelow Road;
Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane;
Unstone Junior School;
Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infants;
Unstone Village Hall;
William Levick Primary School;
William Lee Ltd, Callywhite Lane.
• See the A-Z Street Map on the inside back pages of this
Directory for the location of Dronfield’s defibrillators.
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Over 15 years experience
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0800 2461191
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01246 912102
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24 hour access
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CCTV and floodlights
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Strength of the Wolf, is in the Pack...
Strength of the Pack, is in the Wolf
Mondays 7pm-8pm, Dronfield Sport Centre, S18 1PD
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Dronfield Landscapes
Private & Commercial Contracts
Trees, Hedges, Fencing, Turfing, Lawns
Mowed, Paving, Garden Maintenance etc.
Seasoned Firewood Sales
Fully Insured, All work to BS3998
Waste carrier licence
Chris: 07976072785
Richard: 07789497104
richard.jbc@hotmail.co.uk
Hazelbarrow Farm, Norton, Sheffield S8 8BA
Tel: 01246 290772 - Mob: 077333 22564
email: mat.schofield@yahoo.co.uk
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Repairs, fixing doors, curtain rails
All UPVC windows, doors, dry verge, fascias, soffitts
Fencing, driveways, walls, drainage, hedges/trees
Roof repairs, ridge tiles, felt roofs
Complete bathroom, plumbing, tiling, floors
Free estimates - All work guaranteed
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07966 577104
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Dronfield's longest established body repair centre
Collection and delivery service available
Insurance excess reduction scheme
Minor to major repairs, inc scuffs and scrapes
Unit 1 + 2, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Sheffield S18 2XP
Tel: 01246 292261 www.europacrashcentre.co.uk
Nick Wood
Decorators
25 years experience
Punctual & professional
All size jobs considered
Interior & exterior decorating
Fully insured
nickwood25@hotmail.co.uk
TEL: 07812 636947 or 0114 239 0414

Bradway
Plumbing
Services
From a garden tap to a full
kitchen or bathroom fitting
M - 07899 793657
T - 0114 2360117
No call out fee
No job too small
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Block Paving • Patio Slabs
Tarmacadam • Brickwork
Turfing • Fencing
Graveling • Drainage
Pressure Cleaning
Landscaping & Tree Work
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0114 2996743
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77 Firshill Walk, S4 7BR
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Unit 2, Foxwood Road, Sheepbridge, S41 9RF
D.S.M-PROPERTY SERVICES
Qualified bricklayer with over 20 years
experience - No job too small
Brickwork
Paving
Pointing
Patios
Guttering
Plastering
Roof Repairs Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling
Wrought Iron Railings & Gates
Contact Dave on
07896070810 or 01246 419445
Essential Foot Care
A home visiting practice
Eleanor Harrison
MAFHP, MCFHP, MICHT
Registered Member of
The British Association
of Foot Health Professionals
For further information
and appointments call
07979 416 298
01246 391907
For your
footcare
needs
including
nail trimming
removal of
corns and
calluses
treatment of
ingrowing toe
nails and verrucae
also reflexology
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and cleaning
UPVC cleaning including
conservatory roofs
No mess, no fuss, and no ladders. We clear
gutters from the ground, using our powerful
vacuum system that safely clears everything
away that can cause problems in your gutters.
Call 0114 407 0185 or 07891 899972
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M. Gee Joinery
Traditional Values
and Workmanship
Over 25 Years Experience
200 Highfield Lane, Newbold,
Chesterfield, S41 8BA
Home: 01246 222976
Mobile: 07759 325422
E-mail:geeheidimay@aol.com
Melvin Gee
Expertise in all aspects of quality joinery
including: Fitted Kitchens & Wardrobes, Laminate Floors,
Staircases, Replacement Doors & Windows, Bespoke Projects
PRESTIGE CARPET
& UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING
www.prestige-cleaning.org
Email:prestigecleaning.org@gmail.com
Tel: 01246 277311 Mob: 07973 911404
WINTER SPECIAL OFFER
Have a carpet cleaned and get your
hall or stairs carpet cleaned for FREE
(Domestic only / terms & conditions apply) Fully insured
Family Run Business - Est 1990
www.roylestravel.co.uk
Door to Door Luxury Coach Holidays
Weekend Breaks & Day Excursions
Telephone for Brochure & Special Offers
114 Tunwell Avenue - Ecclesfield - Sheffield - S5 9FG
T. (0114) 245 4519 - M. 07831 192631
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Services we provide include:
Full & partial rewires
Periodic Inspections / Landlords Reports
Refurbishments
Fire Alarm testing / Repairs
Member no.
22370
119 Holmley Lane,
Dronfield S18 2HQ
info@procheckelectrical.com
For any electrical work
needed, call for a free quote:
07843 053584
07795 215853
01246 291404
NIGEL’S HEDGE & CONIFER SERVICES
• HEDGES TRIMMED
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• CONIFERS TOPPED • WEEDING
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• REGULAR GRASS & GARDEN
MAINTENANCE
• OVER 7 YEARS EXPERIENCE -
• NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL
I highly recommend - very reasonable and very obliging!
John & Di Whitehead, Dronfield Woodhouse
Call Nigel or Gav on 07718 983155 for your free quote
Pro Plumb
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Family Business - 20 years of Experience
Tom Goodison
07702059898
tgdecor@hotmail.co.uk
• House Clearances
• 10 Years Experience
• Full Packing Service
• Dismantle and Rebuild Service
• Local/Long Distance
• Storage Facilities
• Full/Part Removals
Internal Vehicle Measurements
19ft 5” long, 7ft 9” high, 7ft 4” wide
Tel: Craig
on 0114 274 5229
or 07802 752429
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www.davisremovals.co.uk
8 Seater
minibus
Tel: 01246 410230
Laura Jane Rzepinski BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Offering a wide range of foot care treatments to Dronfield and
surrounding areas. Friendly, reliable service in the comfort of your
own home. Westfield Health/HSA welcome.
Call Laura on 07500 833559
ljpodiatry@outlook.com
Hypnotherapy is a wonderful relaxing therapy
which if you want it to, can change your life
for the better. It really is mind over matter!
Most clients usually only require 3/4 hourly
sessions and sessions start at £60 per hour.
Debbie O'Connell
Exhale Hypnosis Hypnotherapy Practice
Tel:07867973633
exhalehypnosis.co.uk
exhalehypnosisuk@gmail.com
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All split logs are seasoned/loose or in bags
Kindling wood also available
Delivery charge may apply for non OAPs
WYCHWOOD STUD
07582 619 927
0114 2960282
gibsonpaving@gmail.com
WINTER SPECIAL
Tongue &
Groove Shed
£299! (delivered
& erected)

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CLEANING SERVICES
- Windows
- Conservatory Roofs
- PVC Guttering
- Cladding
- Fascias and Soffits
Cleaned
No job
too small
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07717
053993
jim.cosgrove28@gmail.com
HILL TOP BUILDING
and ROOFING SERVICES
Extensions - Property Repairs - Roofing - Joinery
Conservatories - Windows & Doors
12 Grange Avenue
Dronfield Woodhouse
Derbyshire
S18 8PH
Tel: 01246 415308
Mobile: 07825 700765973 286248
Family Wills & Estate Planning
Protect your Family - Make a Will
Family Wills & Estate Planning are local Will specialists offering a
free, no obligation, initial meeting in the comfort of your own home.
Whatever your circumstances, making a Will is one of the most
important decisions you will ever make.
Our services include: Wills, Trusts, Funeral Plans,
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Our consultant, Samantha Hadfield is legally qualified so you
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01246 433787 or 07985 287245
www.familywillsep.co.uk
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Accounts & Tax Returns for sole traders,
partnerships & limited companies
Self Assessment Tax Returns
New business start ups
General tax planning & advice
35 SALISBURY ROAD, DRONFIELD
DERBYSHIRE S18 1UG TEL/FAX: 01246 290261
E-mail: info@johndanson.co.uk
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
ALL BATHROOM & KITCHEN WORK
CENTRAL HEATING WORK
SMALL JOBS UNDERTAKEN
FOR A PROFESSIONAL JOB
WHERE QUALITY COUNTS
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED
CLEAN & RELIABLE
CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE
01246 411987 or 07816 867959
ECKINGTON ROAD, COAL ASTON, DRONFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S18 3AW
DRONFIELD FELT ROOFING
Built up felt roofing, garages, porches,
extensions etc.
All work guaranteed. FREE estimates.
Gutters cleaned, repaired, replaced.
Storm damage, insurance work, ridge tiles
replaced, slates and tiles replaced. NO VAT
Tel: O1246 412429 / 0114 2472476
Mobile: 07932612472
Prestige Driveways
Drives . Paths . Patios
Tarmac - Concrete - Block Paving
FREE Quotations - OAP discounts
Tel: 0800 858 9744 Mobile: 07758 307859
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PHONE WASTE SERVICES FOR A FREE QUOTE
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One to Sixteen Seats
All occasions catered for:
Airports, Seaports, Sporting Events,
Coastal Trips, Weekends Away
Executive Minibuses with
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DVD Player, Large Boot for Luggage
0114 433 3035
call MARK 07930 683027
email info@mghtravel.co.uk
Drivers DBS Checked
Fully Licensed
and Insured
Quotes for larger sized
vehicles on request
BEMBRIDGES
. Garages
. Summerhouses
. Sheds
53 Lordsmill Street,
Chesterfield S41 7RS
Tel: 01246 273969
Mobile: 07971 291241
Established 70 years
. Fencing
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. Child Play-Dens
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SPRUCE HANDY
WOMAN SERVICE
We specialise in bathroom refits
. Carpentry . Tiling . Painting
. Garden Care . Plastering
ANGIE CLEMSON
07929139566
sprucelady@yahoo.com
www.sprucehandywoman.co.uk
DG TV & AERIAL SERVICES
TV, DAB AND FM AERIAL INSTALLATIONS
DIGITAL INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS
SATELLITE REPAIRS
FREESAT INSTALLATIONS
EXTRA TV POINTS
Qualified Engineer
10% OAP DISCOUNT - FREE CALL OUT
All Work Guaranteed, No VAT
CHANNELS MISSING? PICTURE BREAKING UP?
TEL: DARREN ON 01246 590756
MOB: 07785 568368
www.dgtvandaerials.co.uk
Internal Joinery Specialist
Kitchens - Storage Solutions - Balustrading
Doors - Flooring - Skirting - Stud Work
All aspects of Joinery - No job too small!
NATHAN TAYLOR 07795 966240

Dronfield Directory 2019
Dronfield A-Z
Dronfield
Town Council
A
Alexandra Road
Allestree Drive
Alma Crescent
Alport Rise
Alton Close
Anglesey Road
Appletree Drive
Arundel Close
Ashford Close
Ashford Road
Aston Close
Avon Close
F3
B4
E2
B4
C5
F5
F4
B4
B5
B5/C5
G2
F2
B
Balmoral Crescent C3/4
Barley Mews A3/4
Barlow Lees Lane D6
Barlow View F6
Barnard Avenue H2
Barnes Avenue C3
Barnes Lane C3
Beech Way F2
Beechwood Road E4
Beeston Close B4
Belton Close B4
Bents Crescent G2
Bents Lane G2/3
Birchen Close B4
Birches Fold G1
Birches Lane G1
Birchitt View E2
Bowshaw
E1
Bowness Close C4
Bradwell Close B5
Brookview Court E2
Brown Lane G2
Bubnell Road C3
Buckingham Close B4
Burbage Close B3/4
Burnaston Close B4
Burns Drive G5
Buttermere Drive D4
Byron Close G6
C
Caernarfon Road F5
Caldey Road E5
Callywhite Ln F4/G4/H4
Carr Lane A3/B3/B4
Cartmel Close C4
Castlerigg Way D4
Cavendish Rise E5
Cecil Avenue F2
Cecil Road E2/E3/F3
Cemetery Road F5/G5
Chaddesden Close B4
Chapel Yard E4
Chatsworth Place B3/4
Chaucer Drive G6
Chesterfield Road
E3/F4/G5/H5/H6
Chestnut Close G6
Chiverton Close E3
Church Street E4
Civic Centre E4
Coniston Road C4/C5/D4
Constable Close D5
Cowley Lane C5/C6/D5
Croft Lea
B3
Crofton Close D4
Crofton Rise D4/E4
Cromarty Rise B3
Cross Ln, Coal Aston G2
Cross Ln, Dronfield F5
Cruck Close C3
Cunliffe Street G1
Curzon Avenue E5
D
Dalbury Road
Dale Road
Derwent Close
Derwent Road
Devonshire Close
Draycott Place
Drury Lane
Dyche Lane
E
A4
F5
F2
F2
E5
C5
G2
G1
Eastfield Road G5
Eckington Road
G1/G2/H1/H2
Egerton Road F3
Elm Tree Crescent E2/F2
Elvaston Close A4
Ennerdale Close C4
Eskdale Close C4/5
F
Fairwinds Close E4
Fairview Road E2
Falcon Rise H2
Falcon Road G2/H2
Falkland Rise E5
Fanshaw Bank E4
Fanshaw Road F3
Farlow Road C3
Farm Close G1
Farwater Lane E4
Ferndale Close H2
Ferndale Rise H2
Ferndale Road H2
Field Close B2
Firthwood Avenue H2
Firthwood Close H2
Firthwood Road H2
Fletcher Avenue E4
Ford Close
E4
Forresters Lane G1/2
Forth Avenue B3
Frithwood Drive G3
G
Dronfield is surrounded by open countryside
Gainsborough Road
C5/D4/D5
Gardom Close B4
Garth Way E4/5
Garth Way Close D5
Gelderd Place E5
Gledhill Close E4
Glen Vale
C4
Gomersal Lane E4/5
Gorseybrigg C4
Gosforth Close D4/E4
Gosforth Crescent D4
Gosforth Drive B4/C5/D5
Gosforth Green D4
Gosforth Lane D4/E4
Grange Avenue C4
Grasmere Road C4/C5
Great Croft
B3
Green Cross F3
Green Lane F2/F3/F4/G2
Green Lea A3/B2
Greenacres Close G6
Greendale Walk F3
Grisedale Walk D4
H
Haddon Close G3
Halfacre Lane H5
Hall Close
B3
Hallam Court F5
Hallowes Court F5
Hallowes Drive F6/G5/G6
Hallowes Lane F4/5/6
Hallowes Rise G5
Hanbury Close E5
Hardwick Close G3
Hartington Road F3
Hassop Close G3
Hatton Close C5
Hawkshead Ave C4
Hawthorne Ave E2/F2
Hayfield Close B5
Hazel Close G5
Hazel Court G5
Hazelwood Close B4
Heatherfield Close E5
Heaton Close B4
High Street E4
Highdale Fold E5
Highfields Crescent E5
Highfields Road E5/F6
Highgate Drive G6
Highgate Lane F6/G6
Hillside Avenue E5
Hilltop Road E5/F6
Hilltop way
F6
Hogarth Rise D5
Holbein Close D5
Holborn Ave E3/F3/F4
Hollies Close G6
Hollins Spring Ave E5/F5
Hollins Spring Rd E4/5
Holm Close B3
Holmesdale Close G2
Holmesdale Road F2/G2
Holmesfield Road
(off Northern Common)
A3/4/5
Holmley Bank E2
Holmley Lane F2
I
Ingleby Close
Ivanbrooke Close
K
Kendal Drive
Kentmere Close
Keswick Place
Kilburn Road
Kiln Hill
Kipling Close
L
B4
B4
C4
C4
C4
A4/B5
G2
G6
Landseer Close D5
Langdale Drive G2
Lea Road
F4
Leabrook Road A4/B4/B5
Linden Avenue F2/G2
Lindisfarne Road F5
Links Road
F6
Longacre Road E/F6
Longcroft Avenue B3
Longcroft Cres A3/B3
Longcroft Road A3/B3/C3
Lorne Close C3
Lowry Drive D4
Lundy Road F5
Lynwood Close B4
M
Machins Court E3
Manor Crescent E4
Mapperley Road B4
Marsh Avenue F2/3
Marston Close C5
Meadow Close G1
Melbourne Avenue A4
Mickley Lane A2
Mill Lane F4/G4/G5
Millstone Close
B4/C3/C4
Montrose Place C4
Moonpenny Way E4
Moorgate Crescent F5
Moray Place C3
Morley Close A4
N
Nairn Drive C4
Netherdene Road E5
Netherfields Cres E5/F5
Newstead Close B4
Norburn Close B4
Northern Common A2/3
O
Oak Dell H2/3
Oakhill Road G2/G3/H2
Orchard Square B3
Ormesby Close B4
Oxclose Drive B4
Oxclose Lane B4
P
Paddock Way F3/G3
Palmer Crescent F5/G5
Park Avenue F3
Park Farm
B3
Parkgate G3/4
Patterdale Close D4
Peel Gardens E4
Pembroke Road F5
Pentland Rd B4/C3/C4
Pighills Lane F1
Poplar Close G6
Princess Road F3/4
Prospect Road G2
Q
Quoit Green F4/5
R
Radbourne Common
B4/C4
Ravensdale Road B4
Rembrandt Drive D5
Repton Place A4
Reynolds Close D5
Rockingham Close B4
Romney Drive D4
Roston Close B4
Rothay Close C5
Rawlins Court G1
Rubens Close D4/5
Rydal Close C5
S
Salisbury Avenue F6
Salisbury Road F6
Scarsdale Close F5
Scarsdale Cross F5
Scarsdale Road F5
School Lane F4/5
Shakespeare Crescent
G5/G6/H6
Shaw Street G1
Sheards Close D4
Sheards Drive D4
Sheards Way D4
Sheffield Road E1/2/3
Shelley Drive G6
Sherwood Road B4
Shetland Road F5/6
Shireoaks Road G3
Smithy Croft B3
Snape Hill
E3
Snape Hill Ln E3/F2/F3
Snape Hill Close F2
Snape Hill Cresc E2/F2
Snape Hill Drive F2/3
Snelston Close B4
Soaper Lane E2/3
Solway Rise B3
Southcote Drive G4
Southfield Drive G5
Southfield Mount G5
Southwood Ave E6/F6
Stafford Close A3
Stanford Road B4
Stone Close G2
Stone Road G1
Stonelow Cresc G3/H3
Stonelow Green F3/G3
Stonelow Road
F3/G3/H2/H3
Stubley Close C2/D1
Stubley Croft C3
Stubley Drive C3
Stubley Hollow D2/3
Stubley Lane C3/D3/E3
Stubley Place D3
Summerfield Road F2
Summerwood Lane D2/3
Summerwood Place D3
Sycamore Avenue E2/F2
T
Tay Close
The Avenue
The Knoll
The Lawn
The Ridgeway
Thirlmere Drive
Thornton Place
Thorpe Avenue
Trent Grove
Turner Close
U
C3
F3/G3
H2
F3
H2
E3
B4
G1
F2
D4
Ullswater Close D3
Ullswater Drive D4
Ullswater Park D4
Ullswater Place D4
Unstone Dronfield By-pass
E1/D1/D2/D3/D4/D5/E6
Unstone Hill H6
Upper School Lane F4
V
Vale Close
Victoria Street
W
F4
D4/E3
Walton Close B3
Warren Rise G2
Welbeck Close B3
Wentoworth Road B4
West Street D3
Westbank Close
F1/G1/G2
Westbank Court F1
Westfield Road G5
Wilson Road G1
Wilson Street F5
Windermere Avenue C4
Windsor Drive B4
Wingfield Close A4
Wordsworth Place G6
Wreakes Lane E2/3
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New Look, New Brands, Same Great Service
The new look Eyres of Chesterfield is changing daily. As well as continuing to offer the area’s largest selection of upholstery,
dining, bedroom furniture and beds, we now offer a full interior design service inc luxury brand fabrics, wallpapers, paints and
bespoke installations. Our in-house services include reupholstery and made to measure curtains & blinds. Further additions
include a Nursery furniture department and an extended homeware department including home accessories (cushions,
throws and bedding), designer lighting, pictures and giftware.
Our flooring department has been expanded to offer (Karndean, V4 Wood flooring and Rugs).
The Eyres design centre (opening Easter 2019) will incorporate Luxury Bathrooms, Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Panoramic doors
and a state of the art Audio Visual/Home Media studio.
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Designers Guild, Boori, Tempur, Desser, Old Charm, Nathan, Sherborne, Ercol, Simba, Celebrity, Karndean, Myers, G-Plan, V4
Wood Flooring, Wood Bros, Duresta, Parker Knoll, Sealy, Vale Bridgecraft, Harlequin, Stressless, Style/Library, Homolla,
Harrison, Brian Yates, Villeroy & Boch, Andrew Martin, Cintique, Axminster, Willis & Gambier, Sanderson, Victoria Carpets, Ralph
Lauren, Daro, Cormar Carpets, Mirrors, Gifts, Lighting, Pictures, Ceramic Tiles – New Design Centre opening Spring 2019
EYRES
HOME FURNISHING SINCE 1875
Holywell Street • Chesterfield • S41 7SB
Tel: 01246 276011 email: sales@eyresofchesterfield.co.uk
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday Opening Coming Soon
Follow us @EyresChesterfield

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THE NAME FOR QUALITY & VALUE FOR OVER 60 YEARS
709 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0SL
T: 0114 2555553
E: sales@pyramidcarpets.co.uk
W: www.pyramidcarpets.co.uk
NEW
DESIGN
FLOOR CENTRE
in store
. FREE ESTIMATES
. 48 HOUR FITTING
. FINANCE AVAILABLE
. OVER 800 ROLLS IN STOCK
. 1000S OF RUGS IN STOCK
. CONTRACT FLOORING
. LARGE FAMILY RUN BUSINESS
. OVER 60 YEARS EXPERIENCE
. MASSIVE REDUCTIONS ON ROLL STOCK
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Wed 8.30am
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