Dronfield Eye Directory issue 186 June 2021

DRONFIELD
Directory 2021EYE
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Dronfield
Town Council
Dronfield Market
Dronfield Gala
DronFest Concert
Dronfield’s shops
Essential information
and listings for
everyone living and
working in S18
A-Z Guide to Organisations
Street Map of Dronfield
Sporting Directory
Essential Numbers
Local Schools Guide
Listing of S18 Churches
Food & Drink Guide
Motoring Directory
Cycle Parade Recalled
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What’s inside this
2021 Directory
Welcome to this Directory P8
Somewhere to Turn P10-11
Local Representatives P14-15
Venues for Hire P16
Dronfield Town Councillors P20-21
Guide to Organisations P22-32
Sporting Directory P36-38
Church Directory P40-41
Protecting Our Environment P45
Waging War on Plastic P46
Making Tracks With Movie P54-55
Schools Directory P64-72
Food & Drink Guide P74-85
Return of Dronfield Market P87
Cycle Parade Recalled P88-90
Dronfield Gala Preview P91
Notes From a Wildlife Garden P94
Dronfield’s Winter Cloak P100
When Hitler Bombed Troway P106-107
DronFest Preview P110
Local Defibrillator Guide P127
Motoring Directory P130-138
Dronfield A-Z Street Map P146-148
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Welcome to your Directory
From the Dronfield Town
Council Leader
W
ELCOME to the 2021 edition of
the Dronfield Directory, the
comprehensive annual guide to
activities and organisations in the S18
area. Dronfield Town Council is once
again delighted to sponsor this
publication which so many residents
keep and refer to throughout the
months ahead.
And, after more than a year of turbulence
for our community, this is certainly a time to
look to the future.
The Dronfield area prides itself on its many
welcoming groups, clubs and societies
which serve all generations and most of
them are now making plans to greet friends
old and new, once circumstances and
regulations allow.
The Town Council is also keenly
anticipating being able to return to
something approaching normality. Our
monthly full council meetings have been staged via Zoom for
more than a year and although we have managed to conduct our
business in an effective manner, we are looking forward to
returning to face-to-face meetings.
The business of the Town Council was adapted once our
community began to be affected by coronavirus pandemic
restrictions. Councillors saw it as important to support the
backbone of our community - our many and varied local
From our Member
of Parliament
I
T’S a pleasure to be able to write
once again for Dronfield Eye’s
annual Directory, sponsored by the
Town Council, particularly after such
a difficult and challenging year for us
all.
Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thanks, once
again, to everyone across Dronfield for
everything they have done since the start of
the pandemic last year.
It has been a year that we will never forget
and we have been able to get through it
thanks to the resilience, hard work and
optimism of the community. I’m hugely
grateful for what you have done.
I’d also like to say a huge thanks to the
Dronfield Eye, too, for their work over the
last year. We know that the restrictions
caused some real problems for the Eye in
terms of producing and distributing the
magazine, but Mike, Helen and their team
have kept our spirits up over the last 12 months. On behalf of the
community, thanks to you all!
And, despite the huge challenges of coronavirus, the
community spirit has been visible loud and clear across our town
throughout.
As your MP, I have been as limited by restrictions as everyone
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businesses. We are delighted to have
been able to assist a good number of them
with practical support and access to vital
information.
Our outside services team has managed
to keep our parks and other open spaces
in good order and the Town Council
continues to upgrade our extremely
popular children’s play areas.
We pride ourselves on our surroundings
and in addition to striving to protect the
local greenbelt, our Environmental
Committee has made an impact with
planting wildflower meadows, features
which we know are appreciated by
residents - as well as our bees, butterflies,
birds and other creatures!
All the regular Town Council-organised
public events were cancelled throughout
2020, but we are now making plans to see
them return as even bigger and better
attractions in future. This starts with the
2021 Dronfield Gala which will be held in
fabulous Cliffe Park on the afternoon of
Sunday, June 27th. See you there!
Finally, thank you to all residents who have played their part
in making life a little easier for those in and around our town
during the coronavirus crisis - our health service heroes, care
home professionals, teachers, police officers, other essential
workers, volunteers and many more besides. We will be forever
grateful to you.
Coun Angelique Foster,
Leader, Dronfield Town Council
else but, when I have been able to get out
and about, it’s been wonderful to see many
of you, even in challenging circumstances.
My (virtual or actual) visits to local
schools, including Henry Fanshawe and
Northfield Juniors, were particular
highlights, as was the fantastic event
organised by FODS last February to
celebrate the 150th anniversary of
Dronfield Station. It was a particular
privilege to be able to follow that up last
summer with a debate in Parliament on the
same celebration.
In addition I have enjoyed doing litterpicks
behind the Civic Centre, working with
local residents to continue to fight
housebuilding on Green Belt, attending the
great business forums organised by
Dronfield Town Council and visiting local
businesses to witness how they are
innovating through the pandemic, keeping
me busy throughout the past year!
Now, as the future looks brighter for us
all, I’m hoping that we can start to get back
closer to normality again in Dronfield and
across North East Derbyshire.
Thank you again for all you have done and here’s hoping for a
better 2021 than 2020. I hope to see you soon – and, after such
a long time, to see many of you in person again!
Lee Rowley,
MP for North East Derbyshire

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Everyone needs advice or
support at one time or another.
Here are some numbers to
point you in the right direction
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Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 9177650.
Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service
08453 084010/01246 206514.
Al-Anon/Alateen
For those affected by someone's drinking.
020 75932070/0800 0086811
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 273333/207497
Derby and Derbyshire Age UK
01773 766922.
Dronfield 50+ forum (online)
01629 532446.
Dronfield 2gether
01246 417432/07890 843166.
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.
Benefits and Employment
Derbyshire Benefits Helpline
01629 531535.
Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centres
01246 231441
Job Centre Plus
0800 1690190.
North Derbyshire Trade Union Safety Team
01246 380415.
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care
01246 550080.
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Alfred Dunham & Son Ltd
01246 413205.
GM Lunt
0114 2745508.
John Heath & Sons
01246 433872.
Spire Funeral Services
01246 221555.
Carers
Carers Direct
0300 1231053.
Somewhere
to turn
Derbyshire Carers Association
01773 833833.
Child Protection
Childline
0800 1111.
NSPCC Child Protection
0808 8005000.
Citizens’ Advice
NE Derbys Citizens Advice
0300 4568437.
Covid-19 Coronavirus
Covid Fraud Hotline
0800 5875030.
Derbyshire County Council
Community Response Unit
01629 535092.
Derbyshire Mental Health Support
0800 5875030.
Dronfield Town Council advice
01246 418573.
North East Derbyshire District Council
Community Support
01246 231111.
Crime and Courts
NE Derbyshire & Dales Magistrates Court
01246 224040.
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.
Women’s Aid The Elm Foundation
01246 540464.
Debt
Christians Against Poverty debt advice
0800 328 0006.
National Debtline
0808 8084000
Business Debtline
0800 1976026.
Disability
British Deaf Association
020 7697 4140, 07795 410 724 (text).
Deaf and Hearing Support
01246 555934/07442 536409.
Disability Derbyshire
Coalition for Inclusive Living
01773 740 246.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
0345 1430221.
Just Good Friends Clubs (adults
with a learning disability)
01246 913267/07599 076868
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
0114 272 2757.
Sight Support Derbyshire
01332 292262.
Emotional Support
Anxiety UK
0344 4775774.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (men)
0800 585858.
Derwent Rural Counselling Service (DRCS)
0800 0476861
Dronfield Wellbeing Group
07484 001842.
Mind
0300 123 3393
Samaritans
116123.
Sane Line
0300 304 7000.
Talking Mental Health Derbyshire
0300 123 0542.
The Silver Line
For older people. 0800 4708090.
Young Minds Parents’ Helpline
0808 802 5544 (9.30am-4pm, weekdays)
Missing People
116000.
Environment
Abandoned Vehicles
01246 231111.
Environment Agency Incident Hotline
0800 807060.

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Floodline
0345 9881188.
0345 6026340 (for hard of hearing).
Fly-Tipping
01246 231111.
Gas Leaks
0800 111999.
Noise Issues
01246 231111.
Families
Family Lives
0808 8002222.
Family Support (Derbyshire County Council)
01629 533190
Regional Adoption Agency
0115 8044567.
Food
Foodbank
07939 950713.
Health
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire
Royal Hospital
01246 277271.
Derbyshire Asbestos Support
01246 380415.
Derbyshire Home from Hospital Service
01283 817417
Diabetes UK
0345 1232399.
Dronfield Sexual Health
01246 299949.
Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 8080000.
Meningitis Now
0808 8010388.
National AIDS Trust
0207 8146767.
National Blood Service
0300 1232323.
Nenna Kind Cancer Support Centre
01246 555514.
NHS 111 Service - 111.
Tinnitus Support Group
01246 380415.
Stop Smoking
0300 1231044.
Derbyshire Specialist Stroke
Services Centre
01246 855350.
Housing and Homelessness
Council Tax: North East
Derbyshire District Council
01246 231111.
Council housing enquiries.
01246 217670.
Housing Options
01246 231111.
Pathways Homelessness support
01246 498204.
Shelter Sheffield
0344 5151515.
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
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.
Young People
Derbyshire County Council Careers Advice
07717 303855 (Wendy Leigh)
Thomas Taylor Charity
Support for young Dronfield people in
education and apprenticeships.
01246 418573.
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WILL YOU BE
OUR FRIEND?
The Barn has been at the High Street heart
of Dronfield for almost 600 years.
Now, as we recover from the pandemic, we
look forward to keeping The Barn at the
forefront of the Dronfield community.
Will you help us face the future?
You can by becoming a Friend of The Barn.
For just £12 a year you not only help us
maintain all our services, exhibitions,
festivals and events, you also benefit from a
10% discount in our famous coffee shop and
discounts at events run by ourselves and
our partners.
You can become a Friend of The Barn:
• In our coffee shop by cash, credit
or debit card.
• Visit the friends subscription page on our
website - www.dronfieldhallbarn.org.
• By post to Dronfield Heritage Trust,
Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street,
Dronfield, S18 1PX, enclosing a cheque
made payable to ‘Dronfield Heritage Trust.’
• At any of our events.
High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PX Tel 01246 418122
www.dronfieldhallbarn.org
Follow us on Facebook: Dronfield Hall Barn

Caring safely throughout Covid
Do you need some support to stay safe and well in
your own home?
Juventa 4 Care are a locally based home care
company that have been delivering good quality
care since 2016.
To ensure we are delivering quality care we are
regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC). At our last inspection we were rated Good.
We believe that you should stay in your home for as
long as possible with the right support. If you or
someone you know would benefit from some
support please give us a call to see how we can help.
Telephone 0114 3241260 and have a chat
with Laura.
www.juventa4care.co.uk
Our services include:
Respite care
Complex care
Dementia care
Night care
Live in care
Hospital discharge care
Palliative care
Social companionship
Personal care
Domestic cleaning
Working in partnership with:

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Local
Representatives
If you need to contact your local authority,
speak to your ward councillor, MP or the
county’s Police and Crime Commissioner,
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 01629 533190, between 8am and 8pm, Monday
to Friday, and Saturdays, 9.30am to 4pm. Main council number:
01629 736200. Minicom: 01629 533240.
contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk derbyshire.gov.uk
County Councillors
Dronfield East Ward
(Snape Hill, Hilltop, Hallowes, Unstone and the Handleys)
Coun Alex Dale, Con, 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, Norwood)
Coun Mark Foster, Con, 61 High Street, Killamarsh, S21 1BJ. Tel:
07803 902698. mark.foster@derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Carolyn Renwick, Con, 7 Sloade Lane Cottage, Sloade
Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield, S12 3YA. Tel: 01246 435680.
carolyn.renwick@derbyshire.gov.uk
NE Derbyshire District Council
Responsible for housing, planning, building regulations, recreation
and leisure facilities, environmental health, refuse collection,
highways , 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 normally 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
District Councillors
Coal Aston Ward
Coun Mark Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ. Tel:
07803 902698. cllr.mark.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Anthony Hutchinson, Con, 2 Brown Lane, Coal Aston, S18
3AJ. Tel: 07817481485. cllr.hutchinson@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield Woodhouse Ward
Coun Roger Hall, Con, 3 Oakhill Road, Dronfield, S18 2EJ. Tel:
01246 290009. cllr.hall@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Gosforth Valley Ward
Coun Lilian Deighton, Con, 1 Bowshaw, Dronfield, S18 2GB. Tel:
01246 411310. Email: cllr.deighton@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Richard Welton, Con, 5 Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield
Woodhouse, S18 8YW. Tel: 01246 414907 / 07770 780642.
cllr.welton@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Michelle Emmens, Con, 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1ST.
Tel: 01246 410253. cllr.michelle.emmens@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Dronfield North Ward
Coun Paul Parkin, Con, 2 The Knoll, Dronfield, S18 2EH. Tel: 07305
859736. cllr.parkin@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Philip Wright, Con, 6 Longacre Road, Hilltop, Dronfield,
S18 1UQ. Tel: 01246 414923. cllr.philip.wright@ne-derbyshire.
gov.uk
Dronfield South Ward
Coun Alan Powell, Con, 18 Hanbury Close, Dronfield, S18 1RF. Tel:
01246 415679 / 07801 195461. cllr.powell@ne-derbyshire. gov.uk
Coun Angelique Foster, Con, 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield.
Tel: 01246 290796. cllr.angelique.foster@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Coun Kevin Tait, Con, 6 Westfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1YE.
Tel: 07855 379111, cllr.tait@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Unstone Ward
Coun Alex Dale, Con, c/o NEDDC, Mill Lane, Wingerworth. Tel:
01246 231111. cllr.dale@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
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Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward
Coun Carolyn Renwick, Con, 7 Sloade Lane Cottage, Sloade
Lane, Ridgeway, Sheffield, S12 3YA. Tel: 01246 435680.
cllr.renwick@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Brampton & Walton (also Cutthorpe) Ward
Coun Peter Elliott, Con, 34 Riggotts Way, Cutthorpe,
Chesterfield, S42 7AW. Tel: 07802 193200. cllr.peter.elliott@nederbyshire.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
Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer: Emma Smith, 07841 529122,
info@barlowparishcouncil.co.uk
Brampton Parish Council (Cutthorpe)
Tel Coun Dave Phipps, chairman, 07790 511661.
bramptonparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk
Holmesfield Parish Council
Clerk: Liz Boswell. Tel: 07758 460757.
holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk
Unstone Parish Council
Clerk: Jacqueline Clayton. Tel. 07341 850210.
clerk@unstone.org.uk
Derbyshire Association of Local Councils
Unit 6, Lime Tree Business Park, Lime Tree Road, Matlock, DE4
3EJ. Tel: 01629 826655
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.
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Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
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Local venues for hire
With the coronavirus pandemic restrictions
being lifted, these are some of the local
venues waiting to welcome you back for your
party night, meeting, exhibition or show
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 total capacity of up to
215 people. There is seating for 120 cabaret style. Behind the large
stage are two dressing rooms.
The venue also has two smaller meeting or breakout rooms (which
can be hired separately) and a fully-equipped kitchen. The facility has a
full sound and lighting system, a large screen and data projector,
hearing loop and free Wi-Fi. To check availability, call 01246 418573.
Coal Aston Village Hall
The busy and friendly Village
Hall, situated on Eckington Road,
is now fully available for private
hire.
The air conditioned Main Hall
with full stage and lighting/sound
facilities is perfect for larger
events and is complemented by
the delightful Seminar Room with its panoramic views across Moss
Valley, plus the Meeting Room which has proved ideal for many
business-related events and workshops. Both rooms suit smaller
functions and events.
Regular bookings include children’s parties, wedding receptions,
anniversaries and other family celebrations, dances, business
seminars and illustrated talks. A fully-licensed bar facility can be
offered if required.
There is plenty of capacity for additional activity groups and new
hirers are always welcome at the Village Hall. Call the Admin Office on
01246 912464 or email Enquiries@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk
• See page 116.
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, visit
www.peelcentre.org or the Peel Centre
Facebook page.
Gosforth Lodge
Enjoying a recent refurbishment, 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.
16 16
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.
Fred Hopkinson
Memorial Hall,
Unstone
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
popular 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
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.
The venue can be hired in its entirity for weddings. 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.
• See page 84.
Gosforth Fields Pavilion
Gosforth Field Sports Association offers smart facilities for hire in its
clubhouse. Fully licensed bar and on-site catering. Bubnell Road, off
Stubley Lane. 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, and smart new coffee shop. Details on 01246
417217.
Social Clubs
These include Pioneer Club off Stonelow Road; Dronfield Contact
Club, Snape Hill Lane; Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club,
Carr Lane; and Dronfield Hilltop Sports & Social Club, Hilltop Road.

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Parties, meetings, conferences, stage productions,
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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
Recently refurbished
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
outdoor sports pitch for hire.
OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR EVENT
FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL US ON 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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Dronfield Town
Coun Angelique Foster
Coun William Jones
Coun Alan Powell
Coun Kevin Tait
Coun Philip Wright
Coun Susan Burkitt
Coun Robert Gilmore
Coun Martin Hanrahan
Coun Alex Dale
Dronfield South
Coun Angelique Foster (Leader) 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield,
S18 1NJ. 01246 290796.
cllr.AngeliqueFoster@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun William Jones The Moorlands, 73 Hilltop Road,
Dronfield, S18 1UJ. 01246 415783.
cllr.jones@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Alan Powell (Deputy Leader) 18 Hanbury Close,
Dronfield, S18 1RF. 01246 415679.
cllr.Powell@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Kevin Tait 6 Westfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1YE.
07855 379111. cllr.Tait@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Philip Wright 6 Longacre Road, Dronfield, S18 1UQ.
01246 414923. cllr.Wright@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield North
Coun Susan Burkitt 9 Stubley Close, Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8YH. 07545 888914. cllr.Burkitt@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Robert Gilmore 21 Palmer Crescent, Dronfield,
S18 1XW. 07780 000341. cllr.Gilmore@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Martin Hanrahan 23 Eckington Road, Coal Aston,
S18 3AT. 07421 804060. cllr.Hanrahan@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Dyche Lane
Coun Alex Dale 07515 261 786. cllr.Dale@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Summerfield
Coun Paul Parkin 2 The Knoll, Dronfield, S18 2EH.
07305 859736. cllr.parkin@dronfield.gov.uk
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Councillors
Coun Paul Parkin
Coun Marie Ireland
Coun Roger Hall
Coun Tim Collins
Coun Lilian Deighton
Coun Michelle Emmens
Coun Richard Welton
Coun Mark Foster
Coun Richard Spooner
Dronfield Bowshaw
Coun Marie Ireland 56 Burns Drive, Dronfield, S18 1NJ.
01246 906167. cllr.ireland@dronfield.gov.uk
Dronfield Woodhouse
Coun Roger Hall 21 Hassop Close, Dronfield, S18 2FX.
01246 290009. cllr.Hall@dronfield.gov.uk
Gosforth Valley
Coun Tim Collins 11 Kilburn Road, Dronfield, S18 8QA.
07423 014099. cllr.Collins@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Lilian Deighton 1 Bowshaw, Dronfield, S18 2GB.
01246 411310. cllr.deighton@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Michelle Emmens 59 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield,
S18 1ST. 01246 410253.
cllr.MichelleEmmens@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Richard Welton 5 Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield
Woodhouse, S18 8YW. 07770 780642.
cllr.Welton@dronfield.gov.uk
Coal Aston
Coun Mark Foster 29 Burns Drive, Dronfield,
S18 1NJ. 07803 902698.
cllr.MarkFoster@dronfield.gov.uk
Coun Richard Spooner 14 Park Avenue, Dronfield,
S18 2LQ. 01246 412164.
cllr.spooner@dronfield.gov.uk
01246 418573 townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk www.dronfield.gov.uk

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A-Z guide to organisations
The Dronfield area’s hundreds of societies, groups, clubs, charities and other community organisations are slowly
returning to action following the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s an A-Z guide of where to find further information
A
Allotments
Four allotment sites in Dronfield. Doug
Oxspring, 01246 416666.
Arts & Crafts
Abstract Art, art and craft support group,
mark.hudson@rethink.org, 07484 001842.
Art Room, Wilkin Hill, Barlow, 0114
2890380, theartroom@dianegilder.co.uk
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 fairs,
01246 912464, Enquiries@coalaston
villagehall.org.uk
Dronfield Floral Art Club, every first
Thursday of month, 7pm, Civic Hall,
Liz Edwards, 07913 283218.
Derbyshire Arts Co-operative,
derbyshireartsco-operative.com
Dronfield Botanical Illustration Group,
meets Wednesdays, 1-3pm, Coal Aston
Village Hall, Frances Webb, 0114
2890003.
Dronfield Hall Barn, hosts regular arts
exhibitions, 01246 418122, dronfieldhall
barn.org
Dronfield Rocks, painted pebbles
campaign. See the group’s Facebook
page.
Dronfield Wood Carving Group, meets
Henry Fanshawe School, Wednesday,
22
7-9pm, J. Bartlett, 07773 950640,
sharris171@sky.com
Gosforth Art Group, meets Thursday, 4-
6pm, Henry Fanshawe School, Evelyn
Kirby, 01246 411894.
Jolly Crafters, Dronfield Baptist Church,
every second Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm, and
Saturday 10am-noon, 01246 291856.
The Lost Art Group, meets Coal Aston
Village Hall, Mondays, 7-9pm, Mike
Hawley, 01246 417170.
Quilting Bees @Dronfield, meet third
Tuesday of month, Peel Centre, 7-9pm,
Meryl Simpson, 01246 410513,
meryl47simpson@gmail.com
The Royle Art Group, David Rodgers,
01246 418411, Val Wain, val.wain@
googlemail.com
Sew4others, meets last Friday of month,
10-12 noon, St Andrew’s Community
Church, Pentland Road, Jane Hodgkinson,
07790 925081.
B
Books & Literature
Dronfield Book Group, Margaret Mace,
01246 415763.
C
Canal
Chesterfield Canal Trust, Peter Hardy,
Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, S43
2PF, chair@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk
Cemetery
Dronfield Cemetery, Cemetery Road, c/o
Dronfield Town Council, 01246 418573.
Citizens’ Advice
NE Derbyshire Citizens’ Advice, 0300
4568437, nedcab.org.uk
Charities
Accessible Derbyshire,
accessiblederbyshire@gmail.com
Barlow Red Barrows, 07568 084699.
richardbrougham@live.co.uk
07568 084699.
Belmayne Foundation, 01246 298181,
belmayne-ifa.com/charity
Bloodwise, beating blood cancers,
Michael Clarke, 07884 588494, mclarke@
bloodwise.org.uk
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Elaine
Ward, elaineward49@btinternet.com,
01246 415455.
Derbyshire Blood Bikes, 07470 903215.
Dronfield and District Christian Aid, Barry
Jex, 01246 419241.
Fishtail Fund. Dronfield Rotary charity to
help keep bright Nepali students in
education, enquiries@fishtailfund.com,
fishtailfund.com
Helen’s Trust, helps people with terminal
illness stay at home, 01629 812759,
info@helenstrust.org.uk
Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families
Association, Derbyshire branch, 01773
828116, ssafa.org.uk
Tools with a Mission, tools for developing
countries, 01246 498526.

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Children
Acorns Carers & Toddlers Group, Oaks
Community Church, every term-time,
Friday, 10am, 01246 414448, oakscc.org.uk
Chattabox, for children aged three to 11,
Thursday, 6-7pm, term-time, Dronfield
Parish Church Hall, 07766 026413.
Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice, feedback
group for parents of youngsters with
special educational needs and disabilities,
01629 533666, info@derbyshireparent
carervoice.org
Little Fishes, Mother & Toddler Group,
Dronfield Parish Church, 07766 026413.
Carer & Toddler Group, St Philip’s, Falcon
Road, 07511 840936.
Parent & Toddler Groups, Dronfield Baptist
Church, Monday, Friday, 9.30am-11.15am,
Monday, Barbara Bradley, 01246 414843,
Friday, Wendy Temple, 01246 414267.
Conservation & Countryside
Lea Brook Valley Project,
info@leabrookvalleycio.org
Three Valleys Project, Tapton Lock Visitor
Centre, 01246 551035.
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 Wragg, 01246 292166,
www.dronfielddancetheatre.com
enquiries@dronfielddance.co.uk
St Paul’s Happy Circle, over-55s sequence
dancing club, Wednesday, 2pm, St Paul’s
Church, Alan Smith, 0114 2257768.
Razzamataz, dance, drama and singing for
ages 2-18, 07979 189177, sheffield@
razzamataz.co.uk
Katy Robinson, 07803 906114,
katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk
Shimmy School, belly-dance specialists,
07919 276143, shimmyschool.com
Smartdanceworks, Hallowes Golf Club,
07721 046757, 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, gvmc.org.uk
Oakhill Medical Practice, Oakhill Road,
01246 296900, oakhillmedicalpractice.
co.uk
Stubley Medical Centre, Stubley Lane,
01246 296970, stubleymedical.co.uk
Drama
Dronfield Musical Theatre Group
(performances at Civic Hall), Alan Powell,
01246 416364.
Windfall of apples at the junction of Lea Road and School Lane
Meersbrook Park Operatic Society
(performances at Civic Hall), Dawn
Bond, 07914 384070, meersbrookpark
operatic@gmail.com
Norton Players (performances at Coal
Aston Village Hall), Pauline Barker, 0114
2746124, nortonplayers.co.uk
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
E
Environmental Campaigns
Coal Aston & Dronfield Against Fracking,
Dronfieldagainstfracking@gmail.com,
dronfieldagainstfracking.org
Dronfield Civic Society, John Hinchcliffe
07790 736007, enquiries@dronfield
civicsociety.org.uk
Dronfield Greenbelt Group, ‘Dronfield
Greenbelt’ Facebook page or via
Dronfield Civic Society.
Safer Roads for Dronfield,
enquiries@dronfieldcivicsociety.org.uk
F
Fairtrade
Fairtrade in Dronfield, Mike Heap, 01246
413969, mikejheap@ yahoo.co.uk,
or Jodie Thorpe, 07973 714989,
jodiethorpe@hotmail.com
First Aid
St John Ambulance, 0844 7704800,
east-mid-volunteering@sja.org.uk
First Responders
Dronfield Community First Responders
Scheme, Lynn Bennett, 01246
412050.
G
Galas and Carnivals
Barlow Carnival, barlowcarnival.co.uk
Coal Aston Gala, Peter Gray, 01246
410611.
Cutthorpe Carnival, 07713 153119.
Dronfield Gala, Dronfield Town Council,
01246 418573.
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H
Heritage
Barrowhill Roundhouse, 01246 475554,
enquiries@barrowhill.org, barrowhill.org
Dronfield and District Family History
Group, second Tuesday of month, Peel
Centre, 7pm, Keith Wright, 01246 413910.
Dronfield Hall Barn, 01246 418122,
dronfieldhallbarn.org
Old Dronfield Society, Jean Kendal, 01246
412361, dronfieldhallbarn.org
L
Library
Dronfield Library, Manor House, High
Street, 01629 533450, dronfield.library@
derbyshire.gov.uk
M
Magazine
Dronfield Eye, Enterprise House, 179,
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XE,
01246 416027, heronpublications.co.uk
info@heronpublications.co.uk
Men’s Groups
Dronfield Probus Club, meets, first, third
Wednesday of month, 9.45am,
Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,
dronfieldprobus@gmail.com
dronfieldprobus.co.uk
Mobility
Chesterfield & District Shopmobility, 01246
559331.
Care 100, 42 Chatsworth Road,
Chesterfield, 01246 275767, care100.co.uk
Motoring
Institute of Advanced Motorists, Sheffield
Group, info@sheffield-iam.com
Advanced Motorcyclists, Sheffield &
District, 0114 236 5303.
Music
AS Music School, 0114 2748939,
musiclessonssheffield.co.uk
Aurora Acapella Choir, Dawn Kelly, 01246
863175.
Barlow Singers, meet Barlow Methodist
Chapel, Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm,
karenjcook37@gmail.com
Chesterfield Male Voice Choir, 01246
559919, cmvc@gmail.com
www.chesterfieldmalevoicechoir.co.uk
Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, Angela
Walker, chairman@chestphilchoir.org.uk
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra, Joyce
Sallis, 01246 273767, joycesallis1@bt
internet.com chesterfieldsymphony
orchestra.co.uk
Coal Aston Clarinet Choir (adults, grade
five and above) Judith Wallace, 01246
413226.
Coal Aston Live, regular 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, Cathy Lewis,
07748 801823, dronfieldband@google
mail.com dronfieldband.com
Dronfield Charity Music Festival
(DronFest), John Aspinall, 07770 584287,
dronfield musicfestival.co.uk
Dronfield Churchbell and
Handbell Ringers,
Vic Cox,
vicmcox@aol.com, dronfieldbells.co.uk
Dronfield Live, national and international
performers on stage at Dronfield Civic
Hall. 07428 166988,
info@dronfieldlive.com dronfieldlive.com
Dronfield Music Tuition, Joe 07809
683042, info@dronfieldmusic.co.uk
Dronfield Parish Church monthly organ
recitals, first Wednesday of month at 8pm,
Jean Hobson, 01246 290452.
Dronfield Parish Church Choir, Dronfield
Parish Ladies Voices, Dronfield Parish
Young Voices, Rob Aldread, 07969
663584, Robert.aldread@btinternet.com,
www.dronfieldchurchmusic.com,
www.ladiesvoices.com
Dronfield Singers, meet Monday, 2-4pm,
Peel Centre, karenjcook37@gmail.com
Hallmark of Harmony, male barbershop
choir, enquiries@hallmarkofharmony.co.uk
Karin Finney Music Tuition, 0114 2374901
/07854 747153,
notetokarin@hotmail.com
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, Friday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, at
Millhouses Methodist Church, Margaret
Turner, 01246 419158, margaret@
renrut.plus.com
World of Music, Contact Club, Snape Hill
Lane, worldofmusic.org.uk
N
Natural History
Dronfield Wildlife & Natural History Group,
dronfieldhallbarn.org 01246 418122.
Neighbourhood Watch
Chesterfield and District Neighbourhood
Watch, Abbie Coleman, 0300 1228526,
chesterfielddistrictnhw
@outlook.com
Children’s play equipment at Hilltop Common
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Network and Service Groups
Dronfield Lodge of Freemasons 9570,
meet Dore Masonic Hall, Abbeydale Road,
Dore, Shaun Meakin, 07730 525354,
shaun@gsmetaljoining.co.uk, visit
facebook.com/dronfield9570
Inner Wheel Club, Susanne Haywood,
rs_haywood@yahoo.co.uk
Rotary Club of Dronfield, meets Dronfield
Hall Barn, Tuesdays, Liz Hepworth, 07445
050988, dronfieldrotary.org.uk
Opticians/Hearing Services
Lawrence Jenkinson Opticians, 5 Stubley
Drive, Dronfield, 01246 291999,
lawrencejenkinsonopticians.co.uk
Thomas & Holloway Opticians, 33
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, 01246
419408 thomasandholloway.com
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Tinnitus
Support, 01246 380415.
P
Pastimes
Games and Pastimes group, Coal Aston
Methodist Church, Tuesday, 1.30pm,
01246 414847.
Stamp fairs, Coal Aston Village Hall, third
Sunday of each month, 01909 563394.
Photography
Dronfield Camera Club, meets Thursday,
8pm, Peel Centre, Jill Davies, 01246
418832, jill.davies@hotmail.com,
dronfieldcamera.org
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West Bar Photography, Barlow,
0114 2891626, 07918 650256,
westbarphotography.co.uk
Plants & Horticulture
Barlow Open Gardens, Hazel Grainger,
0114 2890237, david.grainger549@bt
internet.com
Dronfield in Bloom, Wendy Temple, 01246
414267.
Dronfield Floral Art Club, Liz Edwards,
07913 283218.
Dronfield Gardeners, Anne Fish, 01246
415250/07908 593773.
Dronfield Horticultural Society, Doug
Oxspring, 01246 416666, dougoxspring
@yahoo.co.uk
Ferndale Garden Centre, Dyche Lane,
Coal Aston, 01246 412763.
ferndalegardencentre.co.uk
Holmesfield Gardening Association,
Robin Greetham 01246 412767, first
Wednesday of month, 7.30pm, at
Holmesfield Village Hall.
Millthorpe Nursery, Millthorpe Lane,
millthorpe-nursery.co.uk
New Leaf Garden Centre, Dyche Lane,
Coal Aston, 01246 413311.
Troway Hall Christmas Trees, 01246
292425.
Post Offices
Dronfield Post Office, Chesterfield Road,
01246 412354.
Dronfield Woodhouse Post Office,
Family Shopper, Barnes Lane, 01246
415441.
R
Radio
BBC Radio Sheffield, Shoreham Street,
Sheffield, 0114 2731177, bbc.co.uk/
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Hallam FM, 900 Herries Road, Sheffield,
0114 2091000/0114 2214444,
hallamfm.co.uk
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.
Railway
Friends of Dronfield Station, Mike Penney,
07926 628552, friendsofdronfieldstation
@hotmail.co.uk, friendsofdronfieldstation.
org.uk
HS2, HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Freephone 08081 434 434.
Network Rail, 0345 711 4141, networkrail.
co.uk
Northern Rail, 0800 2006060,
northernrail.org
Cross Country Trains, 03447 369123
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Recycling
North East Derbyshire District Council,
01246 231111, ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Register Office
County Register Office for Births, Deaths
and Marriages, Town Hall, Rose Hill,
Chesterfield, 01246 234754/271405.
Sheffield Register Office, Town Hall,
Sheffield, 0114 203 9420.
S
Social Clubs
Dronfield Contact Club, Snape Hill Lane,
01246 412789.
Dronfield Hilltop Sports and Social,
Hilltop Road, 01246 412358,
hilltopssc1@btconnect.com
Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social,
Carr Lane, 0114 2890913.
Pioneer Club, Stonelow Road, 01246
412058, dronfieldpioneerclub@gmail.com
Social and Support Groups
Community Transport for Town and
County lunch clubs, 01773 746652,
admin@ct4tc.org.uk
Cedars, Holmesfield Village Hall,
Thursday, 2-3.30pm, Lyn Richards, 01246
292286.
Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support
Service, various support groups for people
who live with mental health issues, 01773
734989.
Dronfield Baptist Church Lunch Club,
alternate Mondays, Sandra Wood, 01246
413350.
Dronfield Friends Club meets second
Wednesday of month, Civic Hall, 1.30-
3.30pm, Denise, 07904 169974.
Dronfield and District Old People’s
Luncheon Club, meets Thursday, Gosforth
Lodge, Sharon Taylor, 07914 807838,
dronfieldlunchclub@outlook.com
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.
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,
alternate Mondays, noon-2pm, Judith
Mumby, 01246 413000.
Speakers
Illustrated lectures, various subjects,
Andy Firth, 01246 414357.
Snow-covered lane towards Kitchen Wood (Picture: Michael Hardy)
Maureen Taylor, various historical topics,
01246 411381, maureenstaylor50@gmail.
com, talkinghistory.net
T
Town Twinning
Dronfield Town Twinning Federation,
01246 418573, dronfield.town.twinning@
gmail.com
Time Swap
Louise Hiron, 01629 532049,
louise.hiron@derbyshire.gov.uk
derbyshire.gov.uk/timeswap
Transport
Derbyshire Community Transport,
contact@derbyshirect.org
U
U3A
Dronfield & District U3A, open meetings
at Civic Hall, second Wednesday of
each month, 10am-noon, 01246 900201,
u3asites.org.uk/dronfield, ddu3achair
@gmail.com
V
Veterinary Surgeons
Croft Vets, Totley and Bolsover, 01246
823353, croftveterinary.com
Dronfield Veterinary Clinic, Pentland Road,
01246 410810.
Green Veterinary Practice, Lightwood
Lane, Sheffield, 0114 2645454.
Village Groups
Coal Aston Village Hall, chair Peter Gray,
07860 752471/01246 415630
chair@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk,
www.coalastonvillagehall.org.uk
Cutthorpe Matters, cutthorpeinfo@gmail
.com
Holmesfield Village Soc, 0114 2890491,
bernard.hoare@btinternet.com
W
Walking
Dronfield Footpaths and Bridleways
Society, Richard Smith, 01246 413141,
richard266@me.com, dronfieldfootpaths.
org
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Enjoying the sunshine at Hallowes
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
07942 259280, chesterfieldramblers.com
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, 88 Baslow Road,
Totley, 0114 2352727.
Dronfield Cardio-Club, meets Civic
Hall, Mondays 10am-noon, Norma Phillips,
0114 2890110, norm152phillips@gmail.com
Just Breathe Clinic, well-being studio,
57 Highfields Road, Dronfield Hilltop,
07842 777756.
Living Well Physiotherapy, 07923 672,165,
kerry@livingwellphysio.co.uk
Radiant Health Reflexology, 55 Highfields
Road, Dronfield, 07478 678702.
Slimming World, 0344 8978000,
slimmingworld.com
Well Dressings
Barlow Well Dressings, John Rushby, 0114
2899060, barlowwelldressing.co.uk
Coal Aston Well Dressing, Jean Hertzog,
01246 414746. jrhertzog@hotmail.com
Cutthorpe Well Dressing, 01246 297749.
Dronfield Woodhouse Well Dressing
Group, Janet Eastwood, 0114 2899030.
Holmesfield Children’s Well Dressing,
Penny Acres School, 0114 2890330.
Millthorpe Well Dressing, 0114 2621699.
Women’s Groups
Dronfield MUMS Breastfeeding Support
Group, meets Mondays, Gosforth Lodge.
Contact via group's Facebook page.
Dronfield Tangent, Janet Cooke, meets
second Monday, 01246 418602.
Dronfield Woodhouse Wives’ Group,
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meets first Tuesday, 8pm, St Andrew’s
Community Church. Barbara Best, 0114
2890155.
Dronfield Women’s Group, meets
Contact Club, second and fourth
Thursday, 2-4pm, Sheila Murphy, 01246
419240.
Hill Top Ladies Guild, Vicki Lax, 01246
417536.
Ladies Inc, Dronfield Parish Church,
meets third Tuesday, 7.45pm, 01246
412328.
National Women’s Register, daytime and
evening meetings, book club, walking
group. Joan Cohen, 01246 417123.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield Morning),
meets fourth Tuesday at Peel Centre,
10am-noon, 01246 417883.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield
Afternoon), meets first Wednesday,
2pm, at Gosforth Lodge, 01246
410309.
Townswomen’s Guild (Dronfield Evening),
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, 3.30pm,
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, 07967 139697.
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,
Hilary Hector, 07775 598897, hilaryhector
@hotmail.co.uk 1890@aircadets.org
Boys Brigade, Coal Aston Methodist
Church, Tony Drury-Smith, 07930 177764,
bb@coalastonmethodist.org.uk
Dronfield District Scout Council, District
Commissioner, David Godwin, 07779
935292, dc@dronfieldscouts.org.uk
Holmesfield Scouts, Richard Wilkinson,
01246 412576.
Dronfield District Girl Guiding
Commission, Lydia Peto, dronfielddc@
girlguidingderbyshire.org
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, Thurs,
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, Becky
Gains, 07818 067868; 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,
07818 067868, michaelgains@aol.com
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Dronfield
Sports Centre
Sporting Directory
A
Angling
Barlow Country Club, Mill Farm, Barlow.
Coarse, carp, trout. 0114 2891946,
enquiries@barlowcountryclub.co.uk
Athletics
For details of local clubs, contact Dronfield
Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
B
Badminton
Drone Badminton Club, Wednesdays,
Dronfield Sports Centre, 7.30-9.45 pm.
Tim Rayson 01246 416190, 07827 973373,
timr@btclick.com Ian Gregory 01246
415400, 07903 501486,
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Grenhilheg Badminton Club, Wednesdays,
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, 8-
10pm. Phil Newton 07776 152962, or
Hilary Clift, 07757 510883.
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It’s going to take a while before many of our sports clubs and
societies are firing on all cylinders once more. However, if
you’re looking to take up a new activity, want to offer your
time as a volunteer or are simply looking to turn out as a
spectator, here’s all the information you could wish for
Basketball
The Arrows, Dronfield Sports Centre,
Peter Kelly, 07941 839604,
arrowsbasketball@aol.com
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Bowling
Chesterfield Bowl, Storforth Lane,
Chesterfield, 01246 55092,
chesterfieldbowl.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.
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Cliffe Park Bowling Club, Ian Wagstaff,
01246 238217, ian.g.wagstaff@gmail.com
Derbyshire County short mat bowls,
secretary Graham Fish, 01246 415250.
Dronfield Woodhouse Bowling Club, Scott
Palmer, 01246 465564.
Boxing
Dronfield Amateur Boxing Club, Mick,
07715 271372.
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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.com dwcc.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
D
Disability Sports
Sheffield Riding for the Disabled, Cowley

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A study of
concentration at
Hallowes Golf Club
in Dronfield
Riding School, Michael Gregory, 01246
413211, sheffieldrda.co.uk
Dwarf Sports Association, 01246 296485,
07889 922736.
Special Olympics Derbyshire Network,
Jacob Meaton, jacob@dosportuk.co.uk
F
Fencing
Wingerworth Fencing Club, 07794 043120
/ 01246 277282, wingerworthfencingclub
@gmail.com
Fitness
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre.
Sixty-station 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.
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, 07971 840219,
platinumfitnessandtherapy.co.uk
Soultrain Athletic, personal training and
weightlifting, Unit 1, Stubley Works,
Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, soultrain.me
/letsgo, maz@soultrain.me
Football
AFC Dronfield. Nursery training from age
four and teams from U7 to U18, chairman
Martin, 07703 353325, martin_hester57
@outlook.com or treasurer, Sara Taylor,
07852 193418, marksara.taylor@gmail.com
Adult teams, Rob Emsley (Saturdays),
07876 493091, Barry Unwin (Sundays),
07503 674183. Over 35s men, Dean
Thorpe, 07966 196640, deanthorpe@dean
thorpe.com
Dronfield Town FC, 31 teams from U7s
through to an Over-35s, including
female teams ranging from U9s to U18s,
and a women’s team, based at Gosforth
Fields and Stonelow, dronfieldtownfc.com
Sheffield FC, the world’s first football
team, Coach & Horses Stadium, Sheffield
Road, Dronfield. Chairman Richard Timms,
07948 081789, chairmanrich@sheffieldfc.
com manager Richard Sheldon, 07881
640044.
Walking football, Dronfield Sports
Centre, Tuesday, 8.15-9.15am, Nathan,
07916 055079.
G
Golf
Hallowes Golf Club, Dronfield, 01246
413734, secretary@hallowes
golfclub.co.uk, hallowesgolfclub.org
Dore & Totley Golf Club, Bradway Road,
Sheffield, 0114 2366844, opt 2,
doreandtotleygolfclub.co.uk
Gymnastics
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217.
Dronfield Gymnastics Academy, Callywhite
Lane, 07412 001066, dronfieldgymnastics
academy@hotmail.co.uk
Graves Health and Sports Centre, Bochum
Parkway, S8, 0114 2839900.
H
Horses & Ponies
Barlow Pony Club, Liz Lovell, 01246
863087.
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AFC
Dronfield
U-18
playing
squad
Hockey
Dronfield Ladies Hockey Club, Lorna
Bland, 0114 2304949.
I
Ice Hockey
Steelkings, Para Ice Hockey Club,
sheffieldsteelkings.co.uk
M
Martial Arts
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 Contact via facebook
R
Racketball
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217.
Rugby Union
Dronfield RUFC, Gosforth Fields Sports
Association, 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, 07918 603527,
dronfield10k.co.uk
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Dronfield Diamonds, all levels, meets
Monday, 07960 255565, harriet0392@
gmail.com
Dronfield Running Club, affiliated to
English Athletics, www.dronfieldrc.co.uk
Dronfield Town FC 10k and Road Race,
secretary@dronfieldtownfc.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, @dronfieldsportscentre
Gosforth Fields Sports Association,
Bubnell Road, off Stubley Lane, 01246
419029, gosforthfields.org
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, Tuesday
night, 7.30-8.30pm, Phil Bungay, 01246
417265, dronfieldswimmingclub@
outlook.com
Eckington Swimming Pool, 01246 217481.
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
Squash
Details of local clubs, Dronfield Sports
Centre, 01246 217217
T
Table Tennis
Dronfield Table Tennis Club,
dronfieldttc.ttleagues.com
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
Tennis
Dronfield Tennis Club, Paul Ranson, 01246
412524 or 07952 997713, Alan Thomas,
07712 806317, alanjothomas@yahoo.co.uk
dronfieldtennisclub@gmail.com
Graves Tennis Club, Norton, Sheffield,
07773 444968, gravestennisclub@
yahoo.co.uk
Trampolining
Dronfield Sports Centre, 01246 217217.
W
Walking
Nordic Walking, Tuesdays 10-11am from
Cliffe Park Car Park, Wednesdays
10-11am from Gorsey Brigg car park.
07305 378412, Jo.Carter@Walkingand
Wellbeing.co.uk
Water Polo
City of Sheffield Water Polo and
mini-polo for children, sheffieldwaterpolo.
co.uk
Y
Yoga
Dronfield Yoga & Wellbeing Studio, 10A
High Street, Dronfield. 01246 488038,
yoga@dronfieldyoga.co.uk
Hotpod Yoga, The Hub, Proact Stadium,
Chesterfield, 07894 994594,
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The Spire of St John the Baptist Parish Church in Dronfield and St Swithin’s Church at Holmesfield
S18 Church Directory
Churches Together in Dronfield and District
are justifiably proud of both their unity and
variety. Team Rector for St John’s and
the Parish, Rev Peter Bold, explains
A
S we begin to emerge from lockdown and the
restrictions from the pandemic, we are looking
forward to fully re-opening our churches in all their
variety.
We recognise that people’s tastes in music, and the way they
naturally express themselves vary. So I am delighted that in
Dronfield and district some people worship using the traditional
language of the Book of Common Prayer, while others use music
written within the last year or so.
Worship might be led by a robed choir and a pipe organ, or a
group with guitars and drums, or involve no music at all. Many
services are a wonderful mixture. We want to welcome everyone
into our churches. We hope this directory will help everyone to
find a church that suits them.
And for all the diversity, I am delighted at our unity. In all the
churches we worship the same God. We rejoice that God has
revealed himself in Jesus, who healed the sick, welcomed the
outcasts and challenged the bullies.
In every church you will find crosses, reminding us that Jesus
died on that first Good Friday. On the cross Jesus revealed God’s
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Rev Peter Bold
extraordinary love as
he prayed “Father
forgive them, they
don’t know what they
are doing”. And the
cross is, of course not
a symbol of defeat, it
led to his resurrection
on that first Easter
Sunday.
So we rejoice in our
diversity, and in
working together. We
share in how we try to
care for those in our
care homes, and how
we work with our
schools.
This last year has, of
course, been difficult,
but it has been a
delight to have
colleagues and friends
in our different
churches to work
with.

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Apperknowle Methodist Church
High Street, Apperknowle. Rev James Morley, 01246 412303,
revjamesmorley@outlook.com
Barlow & Cutthorpe Methodist Church
Valley Road, Barlow. 01246 274481.
Coal Aston Methodist Church
Eckington Road, Coal Aston. Rev James Morley, 01246 412303,
revjamesmorley@outlook.com
Coal Aston Wesleyan Reform Church
Brown Lane, Coal Aston. Muriel Stonehewer, 01246 415525.
Cowley Mission and Vine Fellowship
Brian Mason, 01246 419386, Sundays 10.30am.
Dronfield Baptist Church
Stubley Lane, Dronfield. Rev Andy Gore, 01246 291856,
minister@dronfieldbaptist.co.uk.
Dronfield Christadelphian Church
Peel Centre, High Street, Dronfield. dronfieldchurch.co.uk/
Holy Spirit Church
Stonelow Road, Dronfield. Father Adrian Tomlinson, 01246
232686.
Oaks Community Church
Lea Road, Dronfield. Richard
Bull, 01246 414448,
office@oakscc.org.uk
St Andrew’s
Community
Church
Pentland Road, Gosforth
Valley. Associate Minister
Rev Ian Price, 01246
416062. vicar@staccd.org.uk
St John the
Baptist Church
Church Street, Dronfield. Rev
Peter Bold, 01246 411531,
pebold@talk21.com Parish Father Adrian Tomlinson
office, 01246 412328.
St Lawrence Church, Barlow
Hackney Lane, Barlow. Rev Sarah Colver, 07975 689403,
priest@barlow-church.org.uk
St Mary’s Church, Unstone
Crow Lane, Unstone. Ian Wright, 07836 375994,
iamgw1889@gmail.com
St Paul’s Methodist Church
Green Lane, Dronfield. Rev James Morley, 01246 412303,
revjamesmorley@outlook.com
St Philip’s Church, Holmesdale
Falcon Road, Dronfield. Rev Ian Webb, 0114 3483879.
St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield
Main Road, Holmesfield. Parish office, Rev Ian Webb, 0114
3483879.
Death of former
Holmesfield Vicar
D
RONFIELD Eye was saddened to hear of the
death of Rev William Eardley (pictured).
Many local people will have known or met William
during his more than 20 years as the Vicar of St
Swithin’s Church in Holmesfield and through his
ministry in the Dronfield with Holmesfield team.
After retiring in summer 2019, he and his wife Denise moved
to Lincolnshire. During his retirement, William loved working
on his van conversion project and had planned to travel
around Europe with Denise and their dog, Badger.
William had been treated for cancer since 2017 but sadly his
health deteriorated from January this year. He passed away
peacefully and went to be with the Lord on 19th April.
He was a big part of not only the parish but the wider
Dronfield and Holmesfield communities, from preaching at the
churches across the area to the numerous weddings,
baptisms and funerals he conducted over the years. From
school assemblies to well dressings and everything in
between, he had a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Organisations
Outside of church, William was involved in various other
organisations. He was manager of his daughters' football
team at Dronfield Town Football Club for many years, was a
member of and later president of the Drone Valley Rotary
Club, and a governor at Penny Acres Primary School.
The Eardley family would like to thank everyone for the
outpouring of kind messages, cards and flowers and for
sharing their fond memories of William with them. He will be
greatly missed.
The Funeral took place on Friday, 7th May, in St Swithin’s
Church, Holmesfield.
If you would like to give a donation in memory of William,
these will be shared between St Swithin’s Church in
Holmesfield and St Barnabas Hospice in Lincolnshire which
provided outstanding care to William and support to the
family. Donations can be sent to Alfred Dunham & Sons
Funeral Directors, marked ‘In Memory of William Eardley’.
The family has also set up a Just Giving page
(justgiving.com/williameardley) as William’s daughters intend
to participate in various fundraising events to raise money for
St Barnabas Hospice.
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Protecting our environment
D
RONFIELD is a wonderful place to work and play and
there are plenty of environmentally-friendly initiatives
going on to protect and further enhance the local
environment.
New trees, bursts of colourful wildflowers and a shiny new electric
vehicle out and about on the town’s streets. There are signs
everywhere that Dronfield Town Council has been busy delivering on
its pledge to do all it can to help the environment.
In September, 2019, the town council declared a “climate emergency”
and resolved to take action, to the best of its ability, to help towards
achieving a shift to zero carbon emissions by 2050 - sooner if possible.
The authority also pledged to help promote and encourage
environmentally-friendly initiatives that contribute to the protection of
the local environment.
The council’s Environmental Advisory Committee was tasked with
focussing on a number of projects. Despite the challenges posed by the
pandemic, great progress has been made.
On the nature side, new trees have been planted in Sindelfingen Park
and, most recently, five new trees have taken root at Birches Fold, Coal
Aston.
A tree-planting scheme in partnership with Ferndale Garden Centre to
give away trees to residents has seen more than 20 trees go to local
addresses.
An eye-catching
wildflower meadow was
planted in Sindelfingen
Park, blooming from
spring through to
autumn last year.
Following that success,
the project is being
expanded this year, so
there will be two
meadows at Sindelfingen
and two up at Hilltop.
Dronfield Town Council
Coun Lilian Deighton inspects
Dronfield Town Council’s first
electrically-powered vehicle
has also joined forces with the Lea Brook Valley Team and Dronfield
Junior School, grant funding the construction of a circular path with a
community garden on unused scrubland behind the school.
As well as being an area to grow produce, nurture wildlife and relax,
the footpath is aimed at providing a safer and more pleasant waking
route to school.
The more families walking should help reduce traffic on School Lane
and Gledhill Close, improving air quality.
Reducing pollution around local schools is another area for action with
discussions ongoing with Derbyshire County Council with regards to
installing 'no engine idling’ signage.
Meanwhile, the town council has taken a first step towards moving its
fleet of vehicles towards more energy-efficient models with its first
electric vehicle.
The new Nissan e-NV200 Combi is currently white but will be instantly
recognisable when it gets covered in new artwork designed by the
winner of an artwork competition run with Henry Fanshawe School.
Consideration is being given to installing more electric vehicle
charging points in car parks owned by the town council. It has been
decided to see how much take-up there is of points at the Civic Centre
before a decision is made.
Other projects have seen the installation of LED lighting throughout
Gosforth Lodge, in Cliffe Park, and a grant to support a community
event organised by Plastic Free Dronfield.
The council is also currently working on a project to identify the
council’s carbon footprint.
• Plastic Free Dronfield update: Page 46.
Main picture: Sindelfingen Park wildflowers
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Town wages war on plastic
A
CAMPAIGN to
encourage local people
to cut down their use of
plastic has been growing
despite the pandemic.
Plastic Free Dronfield (PFD) is
part of conservation charity
Surfers Against Sewage’s
initiative to unite communities in
the fight against single-use
plastics and throwaway culture.
The requirement is to have at
least 12 businesses, a third of
schools and various community
hubs, such as churches and
libraries, signed up to the
scheme.
Campaigners in Dronfield are
well on their way to the town
achieving plastic free status but
plan to go beyond that. The
group had to postpone its
planned Eco Fair in March 2020,
but since then reports that much
has been achieved.
PFD has developed a working
Steering Group, consisting of Liv
Holland, Claire-Marie Handford
and Abi Merritt, together with
Town Councillor Paul Parkin.
Said Claire-Marie: “We have 17
Plastic Free Champions – these are local businesses who have
committed to reducing their single use plastic. It isn’t about
removing all single use plastic but removing avoidable plastic.
“We are working with over 30 Community Allies, these are
Dronfield-based community groups, schools and other charities
to reduce their single use plastic.
“We have also facilitated a Christmas Eco Market, ongoing
community litter-picks and, as things return to normal, look
Group members Abi Merritt, Liv Holland, and Claire-Marie Handford
forward to planning more events. Our final step involves working
with the Town Council to reducing single use plastic across the
town.”
Claire-Marie continued: “Gaining Plastic Free Status for
Dronfield is only the start. We want to keep making progress,
gaining more support from local business, and supporting more
allies and residents to make sustainable changes.
“Our Facebook and Instagram pages, Sustainable Dronfield, are
actively used to get people talking and
sharing ideas. Members increased
rapidly, with more than 1,400 on
Facebook alone, with discussions and
advice about sustainability,
biodiversity, climate change and plastic
reduction.”
Anyone who wants to get involved
with PFD can join one of the
campaign’s community litter picks,
which will increase as government
guidelines allow, or plan their own.
People are encouraged to make
simple changes in their own lives such
as switching to bars of soap, removing
cling film by using wax wraps or food
boxes, and taking reusable shopping
bags, coffee cups and water bottles
when they out and about.
For further information visit
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We also install new UPVC Fascias, Soffits and Guttering
IMPROVED FIRE RATING
ECO-FRIENDLY
Swift House, High Street, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3UX
T 01246 888850 M 07428 809 656
A1roofing122@gmail.com www.A1roofinguk.co.uk
www.A1roofinguk.co.uk
Dronfield
Yoga
&
Wellbeing
Studio
Yoga and more in the heart of Dronfield
Hatha, Vinyasa Flow & Yin Yoga
Yoga for Strength & Stability
1-2-1 Lessons
Fitness Pilates
Mindful Movement
Classes for all abilities
Beginners Welcome
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Studio Timetable May 2021
9.30am to
11.00am
Pilates
Yvonne
9.30am to
11.00am
Yoga for All
Nic
AM
9.30am to
11.00am
Yoga for All
Anne
10.00am to
11.00am
Mindful
Movement
Anne
9.00am to
10.15am
Dynamic Yoga
Anne
11.30am to
1.00pm
Yoga for All
Anne
11.15am to
12.45pm
Yoga for
Beginners
Sara
PM
5.00pm to
6.30pm
Yoga for All
Anne
4.00pm to
5.00pm
Mindful
Movement
Anne
5.45pm to
7.15pm
Yoga for All
Anne
5.45pm to
6.45pm
Pilates
Yvonne
6.45pm to
7.45pm
Yoga for
Strength &
Stability
Nic
5.30pm to
7.00pm
Yoga for All
Yvonne
Evening
7.30pm to
9.00pm
Dynamic Yoga
Anne
7.00pm to
8.30pm
Yoga for All
Yvonne
8.00pm to
9.00pm
Yin Yoga
Nic
7.15pm to
8.45pm
Yoga for
Beginners
Sara
DronfieldYoga.co.uk
10A High Street, Dronfield S18 1PY
e: yoga@dronfieldyoga.co.uk t:01246 488038
Sat
Sun
9.15am to
10.15am
Weekend
Wind Down
Yvonne
5.00pm to
6.15pm
Flow & Reset
Cat
Class times may change and new classes added.
Check the website for the current information, Weekend Workshops & other Special Events
www.dronfieldyoga.co.uk
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All the colours
St Lawrence Church, Barlow
Wildflower meadow, Sindelfingen Park
Roadside crocus at Coal Aston
Apperknowle
poppy meadow
Michael Hardy
and Dronfield
Eye’s Mike Firth
share some of
their favourite
photographs
showing all
things bright
and beautiful in
the S18 area
Blossom at Unstone
Fishery at Barlow
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Strip of wildflowers at Barlow
Bluebells in Frith Wood
Peel Centre lavender
Fritillaries at Dronfield Hall Barn
Moss Valley
wildflowers
Barlow wild
garlic
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Putting your affairs in order
- what does it mean?
Kathryn Wheeldon of local solicitors
Banner Jones explains what may be
involved in ‘putting your affairs in
order’, highlighting some of the
key things you will need to consider
Wills
A Will outlines what you would like to happen after
your death and how you wish your estate to be
divided.
There are several types of Will and it is important that
you choose the right one for your family
circumstances. We will always advise on this and
discuss the most tax efficient Will so that your
Inheritance Tax position is the best it can be.
Without a Will, you die ‘Intestate’, which means that
the complex Intestacy Rules determine how and to
whom your estate is distributed.
It is worth noting that stepchildren and cohabiting
partners are not considered in the rules, so without a
Will, they will not benefit.
Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, specifies the
person (or people) that you trust to make decisions on
your behalf, in the event that you become incapable of
doing so. These are only valid during your lifetime and
your Will takes over upon death.
There are two types of LPAs: A property and finances
LPA allows your attorney to manage bank payments
and to action the sale of any property, whereas the
health and welfare LPA allows them to make decisions
regarding your health, such as whether an operation
should take place and what care you may require.
An LPA is only valid when it is registered with the
Office of the Public Guardian which can take several
weeks, so we advise doing this straight away.
Kathryn
Wheeldon
Deciding who to make your attorney is an important
decision and we will discuss this with you. Some feel
more comfortable appointing a professional attorney to
remove the burden from family.
An LPA cannot be written if capacity has already
been lost and we would request a capacity
assessment from a doctor if we were uncertain. If
capacity has been lost then the only option is to apply
to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order,
which can take several months and here the Court has
the final say on who the Deputy will be.
Deputyship Order
Being a Deputy can be a big responsibility, as you will
need to pay annual fees to the Office of the Public
Guardian, and prepare and submit annual
accounts regarding the finances of the person
subject to the order. They may also audit the
accounts to check for abuse of power and for
some this is reason enough to appoint a
Professional Deputy to help remove this burden.
If you need help and guidance, then our team
are only a phone call away. Appointments can
now take place over the phone, face to face in
our Covid-secure Chesterfield office, or in the
comfort of your own home/garden if suitable
distancing can be offered. Call us now on
01246 511298.
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Ellenders
ESTABLISHED
1990
With over 30 years experience in the coaching industry,
Ellenders Coaches is a family-run business concentrating
on putting you, the passenger first. Whether you are
booking a day excursion, holiday or hiring a coach for
your group/family/corporate ‘outing’ we can assure you of
our personal attention at all times.
Day Excursions - Sewing & Craft Trips - Private Hire
Our luxury vehicles are maintained to the highest possible
standard and are equipped with both your safety and
comfort in mind.
We have various departure points in Dronfield - please
contact us for a free 2021 brochure, or perhaps visit us
on our website.
Please telephone:
0114 2641837 or 07885 135882
www.ellenderscoaches.co.uk
ECO SOFAS
Don’t Buy New!
RE-UPHOLSTERY
is the answer!
SOFAS • CHAIRS • DINING CHAIRS
We visit
you
with
our
fabric
samples
Or why not have your suite made like
new with a complete re-upholstery?
For more information and to arrange your
free estimate daytime or evening call
KEITH SIMPSON
0114 275 6390
0114 2468477
161 Rutland Road, Sheffield S3 9PP
Our business
is your
pleasure
No job
too
small
SPRING REPAIRS • CUSHIONS • PLUS MUCH MORE
BOWSHAW CAR BOOT SALE
(S18 2GB) Every Sunday from 7am
SPECIAL OFFER
TO DRONFIELD EYE VIP CARD HOLDERS
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Situated just off the Dronfield by-pass on
Jordanthorpe Parkway, this long-established car
boot sale is a firm favourite.
- Excellent catchment area - Warm and friendly staff -
- On-site toilets - Catering and ice cream -
All Covid-19 public safety measures are in place
For constant updates, join the
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t: 07966 445452
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Making tracks with
Dronfield movie
I
N May, 2020, members of Dronfield Musical Theatre
Group were due to perform a musical documentary
telling one of the most amazing stories from the history
of their town.
Like everyone else’s productions it was cancelled. And so were
their proposed shows due in October and a pantomime in
January this year.
But undaunted members now face the prospect of their most
ambitious project yet – a film.
The production script, written by the group’s chairman Alan
Powell, is being adapted for a film with the original cast from the
abandoned stage version last year.
Alan explains: “Before Christmas, we devised a two-act virtual
show which mixed pantomime and song and dance and put it on
our new You Tube Channel. It was called ‘The Christmas Show
Must Go On’ and we raised more than £500 for Sheffield
Children’s Hospital.
“With the experience gained from filming the Christmas show,
we decided to be more ambitious and go for a full length
production on film.
“Our musical documentary - called ‘Rail Britannia – Dronfield’s
Decade That Shook the World’ - was an ideal choice because it is
our own script and the score has original and traditional songs.
Rehearsals by Zoom have started and we have started location
filming.”
‘Rail Britannia’ is a musical documentary which follows the
development of a steel rail works in Dronfield between 1873 and
1883. It was a period of intense growth both socially and
commercially.
‘Rail Britannia’ charts the life of several families who arrived in
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Dronfield from different parts of the country looking for work. It
follows the progress of the Wilson Cammell works on Callywhite
Lane which exported steel rail to many parts of the world as the
new era of railway transport developed.
It marked an era of change, creativity and innovation as
the population expanded. Hundreds of new homes were
built and the town prospered with new shops and new
facilities.
But it all came to an abrupt halt. Ten years after it was opened,
the works was dismantled and moved (ironically by rail) to
Workington in the north east to be nearer sources of raw
materials.
Dronfield was devastated and described as a “ruined town full
of ghosts.”
With grass growing in the streets and abandoned houses used
as pig sties, it took many years to recover. Rail Britannia therefore
reflects the enormous changes that formed the basis of the town
we know today.
“We are currently looking for more suitable locations around
Dronfield” said Alan. “It is an ambitious project but all our
members are up for the challenge.”
The technical side of the production is headed by Gavin Ward –
he usually plays the dame in the group’s pantomimes - and the
original songs are by regular cast member Tommy Jones.
Added Alan: “We are fortunate to have some very talented
people we can call upon and this is a new project everyone is
excited about.”
Pictures: cast members Louise Humpage and
Ben Patterson location filming for Rail Britannia
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Station gardeners
are back at work
V
OLUNTEERS from the Friends of Dronfield Station
have resumed tending the station gardens following
the easing of the third Covid 19 lockdown.
During the autumn, when FoDS members were not allowed to work
on the plot, weeds took hold and flower beds and planters became
increasingly unkempt .
However, after a few hours’ work, the beds were looking a great
deal smarter. Volunteers will carry on attacking the weeds over the
next few weeks to get the garden ready for the summer bedding.
Following the theft of the FoDS petrol lawnmower last year, a new
one was kindly donated by Drone Valley Brewery and now the
station lawn has been scarified and given its first mowing of the year.
The next jobs for FoDs are cleaning the platforms and steps and
painting fences.
While at work, volunteers had encouragement from retired railway
signalman, Roger Wild, and his wife, Pauline. Roger worked at
Dronfield and Totley stations but changed career to become a
policeman after the closure of many lines in stations following the
Beeching Report of the 1960s.
Meanwhile, visitors to Dronfield Station are being cheered by a new
art exhibition by children at three local schools.
Holmesdale Infants, Stonelow Juniors and Gorsey Brigg Primary
School provided pictures of daffodils and other colourful flowers for
six artworks housed in poster cases in the waiting shelters.
Friends of Dronfield Station member, Tina Teather, said: “In normal
times the exhibition would be a grand event with the mayor and
local MP in attendance but, because of the Covid restrictions, we can
only hope that everyone will be grateful to the pupils of the three
schools for the hard work they have put in to make the station a
brighter and welcoming place.”
The spring exhibition will remain in place until the end of July when
the poster cases will be used to display another exhibition of
artworks.
One of the artwork displays showcasing images
designed by Stonelow Junior School pupils
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The Great
Outdoors
Whether it is working from home, entertaining in the garden or simply
the option to extend your time outdoors, external shading is a great
addition to your garden and patio.
Putting a sun awning over bi-fold doors not only allows you to enjoy
shade on a sunny day, but the fabric also protects your internal
flooring and furnishings from fading, plus keeps the room cooler
when you eventually decide to return indoors.
Says Maxine, co-owner of Bespoke Blinds & Poles: “The last twelve
months have seen homeowners looking to maximise their garden
space - home office, gazebos, garden pods - they are all fairly recent
concepts that have really caught people’s imagination.”
As more and more people build themselves space outdoors, the
requirement to protect this space from a stiff breeze, or simply for
added security, increases; and the popularity of a home office in your
garden also means you need to control heat gain/loss plus cut out
glare when it is sunny.
External grade blinds are great for open sided structures, whilst
internal blinds on office spaces allow you to control light/heat/glare
by positioning them anywhere along the glazing.
Maxine continues: “External blinds and awnings not only prevent a
space overheating and reduce/block glare, they offer protection on
those brisk but sunny days when we decide to ‘stick it out’, whatever
the weather! And, it can all be controlled at the touch of a button, if
you prefer. Ultimate comfort.”
For an idea of cost, please contact the showroom with your approx.
sizes, and we can provide estimates for you to consider. No pressure,
no constant follow-up phone calls and all the advice you need.
Bespoke Blinds & Poles has been trading continuously for the past 14
years. We are Which? Trusted Traders and Derbyshire County Council
Trusted Traders.
OUR SHOWROOM is now open on an appointment-only basis.
Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with customers commenting on
the joy of having the showroom to themselves and not having to worry
about social distancing from others.
It is free to book and appointments are available Wednesday-
Saturday, with evening appointments available on Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays. Slots are filling fast, so book soon.
6 Hutcliffe Wood Road Beauchief Sheffield S8 0EX
Tel 0114 2363100
www.sheffieldblinds.co.uk
Email: info@sheffieldblinds.co.uk
Follow us on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
The showroom re-opens in April on an appointment only basis. Call us to reserve your slot.

Designated trade
counter offering a
quality, speedy service
to our professional
customers
For all of your tiling
needs....
IT seems everyone is talking about home improvements right
now and when it comes to adding the perfect finishing touch
to your own project, The Tile Place offers everything you need.
Director of the Callywhite Lane-based business, Julian
Askham, was as busy as ever throughout lockdown and the
company’s already extensive retail showroom has been
increased in size by 50 per cent.
The independent Dronfield business has doubled its stockholding
in its purpose-built warehouse, which means cutomers
can take advantage of speedy delivery times and the best
prices around.
From eye-catching, tiny mosaics, through to one of the most
impressive ranges of large format tiles for miles around, the
only problem with visiting The Tile Place is that you will be
completely spoiled for choice!
A good range of adhesives and grouts are always in stock
and the company offer free measures and a supply and fit
service too, meaning they really are a one-stop shop.
With free parking right outside the door, The Tile Place offers a
warm, professional service to you whether you are a DIY
enthusiast or a tradesman. A designated trade-only counter
has been incorporated into the premises to ensure
professionals receive both the advice and speed of service
they require
There’s no need to travel anywhere else because The Tile
Place is the only complete tiling stockist and supplier in the
area.
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sunday 10am – 2pm
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Visit our stunning local showroom
- Ceramic
- Porcelain
- Slate
- Stone
- Limestone
- Glass
- Underfloor
Heating
Your one stop
shop for all your
tiling needs
Free measuring
Supply & fit service
Trade & public welcome
Visit our newly extended showroom with
a greater range of tiles to choose from!
Unit 10 Callywhite Business Park Callywhite Lane Dronfield S18 2XP
Tel 01246 768696 www.thetileplace.net

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Open:
10.30am - 5.30pm Tues - Sat
Flat roof
Tiles/slate roof
Fascia & soffit
26 High St, Dronfield S18 1PY
01246 419 777
www.colantejewellery.co.uk
Guttering
Lead work
Pointing
Contact Ashley on 07779 787103
Members enjoying an online origami workshop
Help for sufferers
and their families
A
CHARITY is offering help to local people who have
long-term debilitating illnesses.
The Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group provides information,
support and a point of contact for people with Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia.
ME is also known as chronic fatigue syndrome while
fibromyalgia comes from the words ‘fibro’ for fibrous tissues such
as tendons and ligaments, ‘my’ indicating muscles and ‘algia’
meaning pain.
Both conditions are chronic illnesses with no known cure. They
often make it very hard for people to manage their lives on a
daily basis and to engage in social life.
The group says a lack of public understanding of these
conditions can make it difficult for people to access the support
they need, and can make people feel alone and isolated.
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group was set up in 2003 and
has members across South Yorkshire and NE Derbyshire. Along
with helping sufferers, the group supports families and carers.
The charity has also opened services to people experiencing
chronic fatigue as a result of long or post Covid. Support includes:
● Providing welfare benefits and social care advocacy;
● Running social and wellbeing activities, currently taking place
online, including quizzes, craft sessions and mindfulness;
● Sharing information about ME and fibromyalgia with the aim of
raising public awareness and enabling members to manage
their symptoms and improve their quality of life;
● Members providing valuable mutual support by sharing their
tips and experiences.
People can find out more about becoming a member,
volunteering or donation via the website sheffieldmegroup.co.uk
For general inquiries, call 0114 2536700 or email at
info@sheffieldmegroup.co.uk For welfare benefits inquiries, email
benefits@sheffieldmegroup.co.uk
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION TEAM LEADER
We are looking to recruit an experienced Landscaping construction
team leader to join our award-winning team. Our family run firm is
based and works predominantly in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is able to:
• Demonstrate a proven track record in domestic landscaping
• Read and implement landscape plans
• Have a hands on approach
• Communicate with customers, the landscaping team, office staff
• Work Monday to Friday 7.30-17:00 (16:00 in Winter)
In return we will:
• Employ you on a PAYE basis
• Provide relevant training and development
• Offer progression within the company
• Starting salary of 26k - upwards subject to experience
Please visit our website www.james-bird-landscaping.com
for more information about us and email your CV to
enquiries@jabird.co.uk or give us a call on 0114 2589290.
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Unwanted tools
can aid workers
overseas
D
O YOU have any tools which
are no longer required? By
donating them to a charity, they
could create new hope for others.
Dronfield’s Arlene and Ray Thompson
are supporters of Tools with a Mission, a
Christian organisation in Britain which
collects unwanted usable tools.
These are then refurbished and sorted
into trade tool kits and sent to the
developing world for creating livelihoods.
Arlene and Ray would like to receive or
can collect donations locally. Items are
desperately required after the charity’s
activities were curtailed by the
pandemic.
Arlene said: “In many countries in
Africa, and particularly in the smaller communities, young people
grow up knowing the value of education to achieve a good job.
However, for many they miss out due to lack of money in the
family to pay the school fees, or sadly their parents die and the
mother role falls on the oldest child in the family.
Lack of money and the needs of the family lead many
teenagers into theft and prostitution, contrary to the values of
their parents and the teaching in their churches.
“Christian leaders within the community help train young men
and women leading them to become skilled workers within their
villages, carpenters, builders, mechanics, electricians, plumbers,
and seamstresses making clothes and even door mats.
“Once training has been completed tools are provided to give
the trainee the chance to set themselves up in a business that
will give them personal worth and money to provide for their
family. They have a great sense of pride receiving their personal
kit of tools.
“That is where Tools with a Mission comes in. They receive
requests from groups in Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and other
African countries for tool kits for the needs of trained apprentices
that will be necessary for their work in the villages. These
requests are received in Ipswich and prepared for departure in
containers to Africa.
“Locally and around Britain, tools that are no longer required
are donated, serviced and made into kits to be sent out to bring
life-giving hope to many who had little hope of making anything
of their lives. So maybe some readers of Dronfield Eye will be in
a position to help?
“Tools do not need to be in pristine condition but if you have
duplicates or ones not needed now, we are willing to receive or
collect from you. This is the first stage of a long journey but it will
bring new life and hope to someone who will cherish them.”
Required tools include sewing and knitting machines, plus
materials and accessories, together with agricultural, carpentry
and motor mechanic’s tools
and many more, including
fully working IT equipment.
For a full list, visit
www.twam.uk For more
information or to donate, call
the Thompsons on 01246
498526.
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PROFESSIONAL SHOE FITTING
FOR CHILDREN
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Allocated appointments of 45 minutes will be given
to avoid contact with other families.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Evening appointments also available.
SPRING AND SUMMER SHOES
We stock:
FRODDO,
NOEL,
ANGULUS,
BIOMECANICS
RICHTER,
PRIMIGI,
PEPINO
& MANY
MORE...
ESTABLISHED 2003
103 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield S18 2XE
Tel: 01246 418478
(Easy parking within close walking distance
to the rear of The Dronfield Arms on Mill Lane)
SHOE SIZES FROM WALKING TO ADULT
HOLISTIC & WELL BEING THERAPIST
offering a wide range of treatments
from Indian Head Massage, Facials,
Hot Stone Massage to Life Coaching
and Meditation Classes
WE HAVE NOW RE-OPENED
Pamper Days for Friends and Couples
Outdoor Hot Tub and Summer House
Neal’s Yard Remedies, Temple Spa and Tropic
Products used and available to purchase
See our Full Treatment List on our
Facebook Page or call Claire
for more details on 07855 819028
www.sanctuaryrituals.co.uk
23 HAZEL DRIVE - WALTON - S40 3EN
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GET OUT OF THAT!
HAPPY days are here again and if you’re looking to catch up
on some of the fun and excitement that has been missing
from your life over the past year, look no further than a
brand new Chesterfield attraction.
Local businessman Nick Hogan is opening up Chesterfield
Escape Rooms on 17th May and local families, workmates and
groups of friends have been quick to book their fun-packed
sessions.
Chesterfield Escape Rooms is located next to the Town Hall on
Soresby Street above GHQ and Lily Pad restaurant. Its live
escape games will be immersive, action-packed and fun... and
you can guarantee they will soon be the talk of the town.
Teams of two-to-six people attempt to escape a choice of
themed rooms in 60 minutes or less. Sounds scary? It’s really
not; a little common sense, logical thinking and teamwork will
get you a long way.
Explained Nick: “Despite the hospitality, tourist, and
entertainment sectors being devastated over the past six
months, I see a real need for family, friends, and teams to spend
some quality time together in a safe, clean, fun, exciting and
challenging environment.
“Our intention is to reinvigorate a little bit of the town centre
and bring to Chesterfield three new and exciting escape rooms,
never seen before in this area.
“We looked long and hard at the type of
escape room we wanted to provide and
eventually chose rooms that have been played
by over 30,000 people in the UK.
“Trip Advisor ranks these games as the
number one attraction in their towns, so we
know the people of Chesterfield will enjoy their
time with us. We aim to deliver a fantastic
customer experience and put a smile back on
people’s faces.”
Teamwork is essential as competitors work
together to discover clues, solve puzzles and
complete tasks in one or more rooms. The end
game is to progress through the room to ensure
your escape within an hour.
Nick is new to the Escape Room world after
spending a career in software sales and
reaching a point where he was looking for a new
focus.
“I was spending far too much time away from
home and family and took retirement in 2019. I
relaxed, played some golf, trained as a tiler and
did a few jobs before realising this didn’t mix
well with my old sports injuries, then played a
few local escape rooms and the seed was
sown.”
This is a long-term plan for Nick who is `determined to make it a
success. The rooms are a franchise from successful
Chelmsford-based Know Escape who have designed and run
their own games since 2016.
The Chesterfield attraction offers three rooms; ‘Rob the Bank’,
‘The Governor’ and ‘Crazy Cat Lady’.
Explained Nick: “They’re all family- friendly. ‘Rob The Bank’
needs you to get back the family gold, ‘The
Governor’ sees you and your team of paranormal
explorers kidnapped when entering HM Greenslade
Prison, and ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ needs her mischievous
felines finding before she returns home. Can you
complete the tasks in one hour and make it out?”
Nick has been proud to involve several local
businesses in the creation of Chesterfield Escape
Rooms and offers his praise and thanks to
Abbotsbury Contractors, The Handy Pro Handyman
and Services, Dalton Roofing, LGE Electrical
Solutions, BRM Law, Destination Chesterfield,
Derbyshire Alcohol Advice, JP Fire Safety Solutions
Ltd, Indigo Hygiene, Dronfield Upholstery,
Chesterfield Carpet Tiles - and anyone else who has
helped along the way who he may have missed.
Nick has also worked with the Kickstart Programme
to offer important employment to local people.
“It’s essential we support the local economy; we
have worked hard to find the right people for the
positions and we’re excited to be a new addition to
Chesterfields cultural and hospitality sector.
“We’ve already established links with our
neighbours and see Chesterfield Escape Rooms as
part of a great experience,” he added.
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Why choose us?
People travel from all over the world to
play our games.
Dedicated Chesterfield Escape team
member watching your game only (and
not multiple games!).
Amazing games (see any review site).
Family-run and operated.
We never put you with strangers, the
room is yours!
No blockbuster film franchise rip offs
here! We write our own unique ideas
and never rip anyone else off!
We love Escape Rooms! Our founders
have played hundreds all over the
world and wouldn’t put you in a game
they wouldn’t put their own families in!
We dress and decorate the game with a
permanent theme!
Biggest escape rooms in Chesterfield
with explorable and hidden spaces.
Always a quick route out if you need to
exit the room at any time.
Chesterfield’s number
1 Live Escape Game
Experience!
Our live escape games are
immersive, action packed and
fun! In teams of 2-6 people
come and see if you can
escape our rooms in 60 minutes
or less.
Sounds scary? It’s really not; a
little common sense and logical
thinking will get you a long way!
Who can play?
Almost anyone can play. Please
check in advance if you have
any special access
requirements to make sure that
the room is suitable for your
party’s needs.
What will I have to do?
You will have 60 minutes to
solve a series of puzzles to
escape the room. The puzzles
will test your ability to work as a
team, think logically and with
common sense.
£50 per game - 2 players
£60 per game - 3 players
£80 per game - 4 players
£90 per game - 5 players
£100 per game - 6 players
Open from 10am to 10pm, seven days a week
19-25 Soresby Street, Chesterfield S40 1JW
Tel. 01246 72 00 88
Email. info@chesterfieldescaperooms.co.uk
www.chesterfieldescaperooms.co.uk
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Celebrating over 40 years
Established 1977
18 Stubley Drive,
Dronfield, S18 8QY
Tel 01246 298184
www.gosforthpreschool.co.uk
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
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Directory
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Infant School is an amazing place to work and
learn. Our vibrant, busy classrooms and learning areas
really do give a welcoming, friendly feel to our school.
All of the adults in school work hard to make sure that all
of our children make friends and learn well, becoming
the best that they can be!
For more information about our
wonderful school, and for a virtual
tour, please visit our website:
www.dronfield-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
School Lane, Dronfield, S18 1RY
01246 412 302
The pandemic has brought
Dronfield area schools even
closer together than they
already were. That’s the view
of Martyn Cooper,
headteacher at Dronfield
Henry Fanshawe School
I
T has been a time of change. A time of new
experiences. A time of uncertainty, doubt and worry.
For so many, the Covid pandemic has turned people’s worlds
upside down. However, throughout, there have been constants.
Parts of everyone’s day-to-day life that have remained as
tangible reminders that normality exists in a world of difference,
and that one day this will once more be the mainstay.
One of these mainstays in Dronfield has been education and
the work that schools have done to sustain educational provision
and ensure that children are looked after and can continue to
learn and progress.
If anything, the pandemic has brought all the Dronfield
schools even closer together than they already were, with an
unswerving commitment to ensure the very best for the children
in our care.
Together, the Partnership of Dronfield Schools (PODS) are
excited about what the future holds and how we will all come
through the pandemic stronger and in an excellent position to
continue to implement the highest standards.
All of the schools are dedicated to high quality learning
provision in safe and caring environments, bringing their
individual history, character and ethos to their local community.
Covid will never affect this, for the schools and their communities
will define their futures.
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B
OUNCING back from the coronavirus lockdowns,
schools and nurseries in the S18 district are
particularly proud to once again be showing off their
learning opportunities for local children.
Blessed with fabulous facilities and wonderful staff,
Dronfield and its surrounding villages have some of the
best performing schools in the country, confirmed on a
regular basis by Ofsted inspections.
School headteachers and the contacts for further information
are listed below:
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, 01246 412372, Martyn Cooper,
admin@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk, dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Barlow C of E Primary School
Millcross Lane, 0114 2890413, Penny Watkin,
info@barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Cutthorpe Primary School
School Hill, Cutthorpe, 01246 234585, Miss S Johnston,
info@cutthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk
Dronfield Infant School
School Lane, Dronfield, 01246 412302, Rebecca King,
dronfield-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
Dronfield County Junior School
School Lane, Dronfield, 01246 413145, Nicola Thomson,
info@dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk,
dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
Gorseybrigg Primary School & Nursery
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, 01246 418508,
Corinne Thornton, info@gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk,
Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield, 01246 413284, Sarah Lockwood,
info@holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk,
holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk
Lenthall Infant School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, 01246 414569, Fiona Marsh,
headteacher@lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk,
lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk
Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, 01246 413134, Rebecca Timperley,
enquiries@northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk,
northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Penny Acres Primary School
The Common, Holmesfield, 0114 2890330, Dave Ratcliffe,
enquiries@pennyacres.derbyshire.sch.uk
pennyacres.derbyshire.sch.uk
St Andrew’s C of E Methodist Primary School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, 01246 417243, John
Clapham, info@st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk,
standrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
Stonelow Junior School
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, 01246 414370, Catherine Robinson,
info@dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk,
dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Unstone Junior School
Main Road, Unstone, 01246 413109, Rachael Fowlds,
info@unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk, unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
Unstone St Mary's Infant School
Crow Lane, Unstone, 01246 412096, Rachael Fowlds,
info@unstone-st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk,
unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
William Levick Primary School
Smithy Croft, Dronfield Woodhouse, 0114 2890670, Ben Curtis,
info@williamlevick.derbyshire.sch.uk,
williamlevick.derbyshire.sch.uk
Westbourne Independent School
Westbourne Road, Sheffield, 0114 2660374, John Hicks,
enquiries@westbourneschool.co.uk
St Thomas of Canterbury School
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, S8 7TR, 0114 274 5597.
st-tc.co.uk enquiries@st-tc.co.uk
Meadowhead Secondary School
2 Dyche Lane, Batemoor, Sheffield, S8 8BR, 0114 2372723,
Kam Grewal-Joy. meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk
enquiries@meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk
OCAL children enjoy a wonderful start to their
L education at a large number of highly-rated
nurseries and play-schools.
Avenue Nursery
The Avenue, Dronfield, Dawn Curry, 07836 730444.
Barlow Pre-School
Millcross Lane, Barlow, Sue Turner, 0114 2899046,
barlowpreschool.org.uk
Dronfield Nursery
Northfield House, 274 Chesterfield Road, 01246 410778,
dronfieldnursery@gmail.com
Gorseybrigg Nursery
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, Corinne Thornton,
01246 418508, info@gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk
Gosforth Pre-School
Stubley Lane, Dronfield, Claire Beck, 01246 298184.
Hilltop Tots
Highfields Road, Norma Barlow, 01246 290063,
hilltoptots@btconnect.com
Lenthall Nursery School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, Fiona Marsh, 01246 414569,
lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk
Little Feet Nursery & Pre-School
Callywhite Lane, 01246 417812, littlefeet04@hotmail.co.uk
St Andrew’s Pre-School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Ann Brooks, 07814 941343,
preschool.dronfield@gmail.com,
Unstone St Mary's Nursery School
Crow Lane, Unstone, Rachael Fowlds, 01246 412096,
info@unstone-st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk
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Registers now open for an immediate start.
Reserve your place now to avoid disappointment
Established since 1988
Open term time offering full day care
for children aged 2 to 5 years
A small, family owned nursery, where family is
at the heart of who we are and shapes all we do.
Qualified, experienced, committed and caring team.
GRADED
‘GOOD IN
ALL AREAS’
by OFSTED
July 2016
Working to the Early Years Foundation Stage to help children progress,
achieve and exceed their potential.
Offering a variety of recognised activities to help children progress and
grow in all areas of personal development and learning, including
language, literacy, mathematics, physical, creative and social and
emotional skills and personal independence and well-being.
Quiet corner for stories and rest, craft areas for painting, model making
and creative activities, dedicated maths, literacy and writing areas, role
play and imaginative play areas. Private outdoor garden with wet, sand
and mud areas. All offering a secure learning environment.
All staff paediatric first aid trained with specialist care available,
including epilepsy. Defibrillator on site.
Nursery Education Funding Entitlement available to eligible 2 year olds.
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.
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
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
274 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1XJ
Tel: 01246 410778
Penny Acres
Primary School
Main Road, Holmesfield, S18 7WP
Executive Headteacher: Mr David Ratcliffe
Places available - Please see our
fabulous website, www.pennyacres.derbyshire.sch.uk,
where you will find a virtual tour and further information
about our wonderful school. Please also feel free to
speak to a member of our team on 01142 890330.
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 see our
fabulous website, www.wigley.derbyshire.sch.uk, where
you will find a virtual tour and further information about
our wonderful school. Please also feel free to speak
to a member of our team on 01246 566432.
Nurturing ambition and inspiring success
in a Federation where children thrive
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Opening Times
Mon-Fri
8.00am-5.00pm
Thurs
8.00am-3.30pm
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
We offer 30 hour places subject to eligibility
Pentland Rd, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire S18 8ZQ
Tel: 07814 941343
preschool.dronfield@gmail.com
OFSTED says
The Avenue Nursery
is ‘OUTSTANDING’
Early years
foundation stage
curriculum delivered
through stimulating play
in a safe environment
by experienced and
qualified staff.
The Avenue
Nursery,
Holmesdale
Infant School,
The Avenue,
Dronfield, S18 2LR
Call Mrs Dawn Curry
on 07836 730444
theavenuenursery@supanet.com
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
Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield S18 2LR
Tel: 01246 413284
e mail: info@holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk
website: www.holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk
Take a virtual tour of our school
Come
from 2nd
and
November
visit us
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SCHOOLBOY has run 50 kilometres to help the campaign for new
play equipment at his school.
Nine-year-old Sam Scarlett attends Gorseybrigg Primary School and made five
runs to the school during the Easter holidays from his home at Newbold,
Chesterfield - 10 km away.
He smashed his initial fund-raising target of £100, with the total standing at £745
as this publication went to press.
Sam was keen to help his school but mostly help make his friends and other
children happy by raising money for the playground they can all enjoy together.
Mum Louise, who accompanied Sam on the runs, said: “Sam started running
during lockdown and before he knew it was completing 5k runs.
“I ran 50 miles during January to raise money for cancer research and Sam said
he’d like to do a running challenge to raise money, so we chose the playground
fund-raiser.”
Sam has also had the support of dad, Nathan, sister Elsie, aged six, and other
family, friends and classmates.
Nicola Burdett, the school’s business manager, described Sam as an “inspirational
young man”.
She said: “We are extremely proud of Sam’s commitment and determination to
complete his challenge and make improvements to the playground for all our
children.”
Over the last few years, the PTFA – parents, teachers and friends - at Gorseybrigg
have been working tirelessly to improve the school’s outdoor space.
The first phase of a trim trail aimed at younger pupils was completed thanks to
fund-raising events such as a circus, summer and winter fairs and other activities.
However, similar events have not been possible due to Covid 19, hampering
efforts towards funding the next phase. Parents have managed to raise part of the
cost but more is needed.
The funds will be used for facilities targeted at older children. These include a sail
shade, clamber stack, trapeze swing, climbing wall, net traverse and safety flooring.
To donate to Sam’s fund-raiser, visit gofund.me and search for Sam, Dronfield.
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Sam strides out for play equipment fund
A
Sam Scarlett outside his school
Be the best you can be!
Reception 2021/22 Open Mornings
Wednesday 20th October 2021
Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Balmoral Crescent,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8ZY
Headteacher: Mrs Corinne Thornton
We now offer a flexible
breakfast and after­school
clubs, perfect for all ages!
Tel: 01246 418508
info@gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.gorseybrigg.derbyshire.sch.uk
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Samuel’s
mission to
help the
rhino
W
HEN William Levick Primary
School’s Samuel de Lange
visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park, he
was saddened to hear of the plight
of many endangered species of
animals in the world.
The seven-year-old was particularly
moved when he learned of the threats to his own favourite
animal, the rhinoceros, so he decided to do something to help.
Samuel acted swiftly and staged a table-top sale of sunflower
seedlings he had grown.
With his headmaster, Mr Curtis, allowing him to leave school
ten minutes early to maximise selling time to friends and
neighbours, Samuel was delighted to raise in excess of £100
Samuel de Lange at his sunflower sale
for the Save the Rhino charity.
Said Samuel: “Rhinos are my favourite animals because they are
so big and they have horns. I also like armadillos, penguins and
tortoises.”
Away from his love of animals, Samuel also martial arts and
swimming and is a member of the Beavers based at Guidacre at
Hill Top.
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www.williamlevick.co.uk
William Levick Primary School
Ofsted says...
“Pupils are happy
and looked after well. They say
their school is a caring place
where everyone looks after
each other”
"Pupils' try hard in lessons
and are enthusiastic about
their learning”
“Relationships are
strong in the school,
staff have high
expectations of pupils
and they work well
together.”
info@williamlevick.derbyshire.sch.uk
0114 289 0670
“Staff are ambitious for
what pupils can achieve.
They make sure that
lessons are planned well to
meet the needs of pupils”
@William_Levick
Smithy Cro
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
S18 8YB
“Pupils are kind,
polite and
thoughtful
towards each
other and
adults”
“Pupil’s achieve well… [they] say they enjoy
coming to school because teachers make
learning interesting.”
Please call, email or email or see for our website special to virtual find out introducon more about pack. us!

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Barlow Church of England
Primary School
• Before and after
• school care available
• Choir and
• instrumental lessons
• Sports opportunities
Marsh Avenue,
Dronfield,
S18 2HB
01246 414569
www.lenthall.derbyshire.sch.uk
‘Children are keen to learn
and proud to show what
they have done.’
‘Staff ask pupils good
questions that make
them think.’
Ofsted September 2018
Millcross Lane
Barlow
S18 7TA
0114 289 0413
info@barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk
You are cordially invited
to visit our friendly,
village primary school
and see what we have to
offer your child.
• Smaller than average
• classes
• Rural setting
• Forest school for
• all year groups
Learning and growing in the grace of God
Welcome to Lenthall Infants & Nursery School, for children aged 3-7 years old.
We are a one form entry, family orientated school, striving to continually build on
our current strength. In addition to our dynamic, creative and well qualified
teaching staff we have an excellent team of teaching assistants who work across
the school, supporting and enhancing children’s learning. All our staff are highly
committed and dedicated to providing pupils with high quality learning
opportunities, in all aspects of the curriculum.
We are very proud of the successes of our school – the excellent relationships we
have with families and friends within our community and of the governors, staff
and children who work hard to make our school a happy place where we can learn
together in friendship. Our strong relationships are highlighted by the additional
support we receive from parent helpers, grandparents and friends of the school.
We have a highly supportive Governing Body who are highly committed to
continuing to raise standards and provide an effective, inspiring education for all
of our children. We hope that the close co-operation and partnership between
school and home will enhance and support your child’s development throughout
these vitally important early years.
At the heart of our school are indeed, the children themselves. Our children really
are a delight to work with and are a credit to our school. They come to school with
such enthusiasm and demonstrate a love of learning! It is a great privilege to work
alongside such a committed team of staff and such lovely children.
Please visit our school website for more information about our great little school
and you will also see our extensive school grounds, where the children enjoy
‘Forest Schools’ activities.
St. Andrew’s
Church of England
Methodist Aided
Primary School
‘Let love and kindness
be the motivation
behind all that you do’
(1 Corinthians 16:14)
Everyone is welcome
at our
inclusive church school
Pentland Road,
Dronfield Woodhouse,
S18 8ZQ
Tel:01246 417 243
enquiries@st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
Please contact us to arrange a visit
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Learning and
Achieving together
A warm welcome
from Stonelow
Get to know our school by
visiting our website homepage.
Click on the 'Welcome to Stonelow' link.
• Stonelow Road • Dronfield • S18 2EP •
Telephone: 01246 414370
Email: info@dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
www.dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk
“I have really enjoyed
my first year at
Meadowhead - I’ve
made new friends
and learnt a lot.”
Y7 Student
“Good relationships
exist between
pupils and staff
and lessons flow
smoothly.”
Ofsted
TOP 3
Sixth Form in
South Yorkshire
(2019 results)
Meadowhead School
Academy Trust
Learning and achieving together
For more information call 0114 237 2723
“I feel proud that my
children attend such
a fantastic school.
Words just aren’t
enough to say how
grateful I am for all
you have done. ”
Y7 Parent
“Amazing teachers
who always make
time to assist you
with school work or
worries.”
Y13 Student
Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR
www.meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk
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We also offer a DELIVERY SERVICE to the local area free of
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W
HEN it comes to breakfast, my meal of choice is
not only a labour of love, it’s perhaps a little
‘woke’.
Organic porridge oats with soya milk and sometimes a nub of
coconut milk, topped with blueberries.
It has to be slowly brought to the boil on the hob, rather than
blasted in the microwave, stirred for a minute and rested for at
least another. I’ve even splashed out on a small never-stick pan
for the purpose!
Other vegan breakfasts cropping up more and more often
include scrambled tofu, smashed avocadoes on toast and baked
granola.
Whether the upsurge in plant-based diets is here to stay, it has
made the list of conventional breakfast items seem even longer.
The traditional English breakfast remains a national institution
but it has taken on many forms over the years and other
influences have come to the fore from Europe, America and
beyond.
Pre-covid, breakfast seemed to have moved towards all-day
availability and be part of doing business, and, throughout the
pandemic, elaborate home-made breakfasts have remained a
highlight of social media feeds – pun intended!
The tradition of breakfast can be traced right back to the Middle
Ages, when it was one of the two meals a day, along with dinner,
and was served later in the day than during modern times. It
usually consisted of ale and bread, with cheese, cold meat or
dripping.
However more elaborate breakfasts were served by noble
classes at social or ceremonial occasions such as weddings,
which took place in the morning.
During the 18th and 19th century, the gentry hosted lavish
breakfasts, with eggs and bacon on the menu, along with
kidneys, cold meats, and fish dishes such as kippers. This
habit eventually travelled down the social spectrum to middle
classes and ordinary working folk who filled up on the
Quality service at competitive prices
• Cooked and
fresh meats
• Sausage and bacon
• Burgers
• Pies
• Cheese
• Breakfasts
• Hot and cold
sandwiches
• Hot baguettes
• Jacket potatoes
• Pork pies
• Tinned goods
• Soft drinks
• Packaging
....... and much more
Very
competitive
wholesale prices
also available
to the public
FREE local delivery
Monday to Friday
on orders over £10
• Salad boxes
• Daily specials
• Pastries& Desserts
Buffets and outside catering
to suit any budget
Open Mon to Fri 7am-2pm,
Unit 2, Birch House Way, Callywhite Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2XR Tel 01246 411501
What’s for
breakfast?
Bacon and eggs, Danish pastries or scrambled
tofu? Deborah Wain reflects on the evolution
of breakfast and discovers a movable feast!
traditional full English before labour.
Your standard ‘full English’ is usually taken to include fried eggs,
sausages, bacon, tomatoes, and mushrooms, accompanied by a
cup of tea or coffee and toast.
There are lots of adds-ons, such as black pudding, baked
beans, and, imports from the United States, hash browns and
pancakes. Parts of the UK have their own versions, such as a
potato scone in Scotland and Welsh laverbread made from
seaweed. Various eateries have come up with their own
inventions on a particular theme, such as gardeners’ or ramblers’
breakfasts.
In more recent years, there has been a move among home
cooks and restaurants towards healthier cooking of the faithful
staples, including scrambling or poaching eggs and grilling
meats, as well as banishing meat or dairy products all together.
A new, lighter, first meal of the day also came into being in
hotels and other establishments – the ‘continental breakfast’, a
British way of describing the sort of foodstuffs eaten in mainland
Europe. This might include pastries, like croissants, salads,
cheeses, and fruit.
Forms of porridge can be traced back thousands of years, and
porridge made from oats is closely associated with Scotland.
However, the cereal market underwent a transformation, in 1895,
after John Harvey Kellogg introduced a new product in the
United States – cornflakes – which quickly proved a huge hit.
Today, you can choose from all manner of processed cereals
made from oats, bran, wheat, rice, maize and other crops.
While most people save breakfast from a cardboard box for
home, cafes have made a feature of the various available brands.
Nostalgia plays a part, given marketing has long targeted
children, with hidden toys, competitions and puzzles Anyone
remember Oat Krunchies, Wheaties, Ricicles and Corn Pops?
Many favourites have fallen by the wayside due to moves to cut
sugar.
Whether eaten at the kitchen table, on a fragrant veranda, or in
a garden, with limited time, or all morning to spare, you could
argue breakfast is that bit different to other meals.
Perhaps it’s that feeling of being only just awake but breakfast
demands pausing, if only for a few minutes, allowing you time to
think, check your phone, read the paper or watch the news.
Perhaps that’s why the popularity of breakfast meetings is
unlikely to wane – business owners and staff give themselves
permission to take time out of their busy schedule. The mind is
maybe more focussed than during the liquid lunches of the past.
A good breakfast sets you up for the day and long may it
evolve!
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SERVING BREAKFAST,
LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA
Selection of hot/cold
sandwiches, salads & specials.
To eat in or take out.
Homemade cakes, scones,
slices, quiches & more.
Matlock meadows ice cream.
Speciality coffees, teas &
hot chocolates.
Undercover heated
courtyard
(dogs welcome).
5 star food hygiene
rating.
GIFT VOUCHERS
AVAILABLE
Find us on
Facebook and
Instagram
Open Tuesday to Saturday
6 High Street, Dronfield
Gold Member Tel: 01246 418702
melwatts1@hotmail.co.uk
Life is too short to drink bad wine!
• We’re local
• We’re friendly
• We have about
450 wines to
choose from
(Many of them awardwinning
and unique)
For example, the Borsao
Garnacha, in the Top 10
Garnachas/Grenaches in
Decanter Magazine. £7.50.
Fruity, rich and yummy!
Or the Bouchon
Pais Blanco, where the
grapes grow wild in the
forests of southern Chile
and have to be harvested
from ladders! £15.99.
Light and delicate.
2A Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR
01246 411703
www.dronfieldwineworld.com
We are currently open Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays 11am-6pm
but we take orders and DELIVER
FOR FREE throughout the week
Check our
Facebook page
for latest news and
information about
our forthcoming
Tasting
Evenings
For that special night out with a difference
RESTAURANTE
Available
to book for
private
functions
BOOK YOUR
TABLE NOW
01246 414066
or 07775 647086
Open Fridays and Saturdays
from 6pm until midnight
(Last food order 9pm)
Tapas with a Latin flavour
Vegan and gluten free options
Lively atmosphere with Latin
sounds and dancing
Family friendly
Fully licensed bar service
Free wifi
COME AND JOIN US IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
FOR EITHER BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR JUST A COFFEE/DRINK
Vegan and gluten free options
Fully licensed bar service
Outside courtyard
Free wifi
Well behaved dogs welcome
Covid-19 measures adhered to
THE ATRIUM COFFEE SHOP - THE FORGE
CHURCH STREET - DRONFIELD - S18 1QX
FOR BOOKINGS TELEPHONE: 01246 414066 or 07775 647086
Open Monday to Saturday from 9.00am until 5pm
Follow us on Facebook
Central Dronfield location with parking
THE FORGE, LEA ROAD, DRONFIELD, S18 1QX
Facebook: @casalatinadronfield
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NEW
“WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE?!”
Pork
Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Sausages
Bacon
Family-run farm shop now open at Renishaw Hall
Home-reared, grass fed Aberdeen Angus Beef our speciality
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Eggs
Pies, cakes
and pastries
Chutneys
and
preserves
Find us in the Stables Courtyard at Renishaw Hall,
Renishaw, Nr. Sheffield, S21 3WB
01246 604450
Hill Top Sports & Social Club
Longacre Road, Hilltop, Dronfield S18 1UQ
Tel: 01246 412358 / 414138
www.hilltop­club.co.uk
“The Palladium of the North”
Everyone welcome for LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
every Friday & Saturday
LIVE SPORT shown on 4 big screens
Fantastic venue for parties, wakes & wedding receptions
Non members welcome, new members always welcome
To book contact Dick 07779 330825
Also at Stanfree Farm, Low Road, Clowne, S43 4LQ
WE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH A BIG BEER GARDEN
Serving only the finest,
high quality and fresh Indian food
for over 15 years to Dronfield.
Customer satisfaction is our
number one priority.
FREE DELIVERY
within a 3 mile radius
Minimum order above 4 miles
£1 per mile delivery charge
OPEN EVERY DAY
Except Tuesday
5.30pm-11pm
CALL TO ORDER ON
01246 292 888
We let our food do the talking
and our passion is to cook food
which tantalises your taste buds.
FAMILY SPECIAL
ONLY £20
Wednesday and Sunday only
Appetisers: 4 poppadoms, Any 4 Starters
Main Course: Any 3 Main Dishes
Side Dish: Any Vegetable Side Dish
Sundries: 1 Pilau Rice, 1 Plain Nan, Chips
(T&C apply - Excludes Seafood)
SET MEAL FOR 2
ONLY £18
6 Days A Week
Appetisers: 2 poppadoms, Any 2 Starters
Main Course: Any 2 Main Dishes
Sundries: 1 Pilau Rice, 1 Plain Nan
(T&C apply - Excludes Seafood)
8 GREENDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, GREEN LANE, DRONFIELD, S18 2LJ
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TOP QUALITY BREAKFASTS
Served 7am until noon every day (8am start on Saturdays and Sundays)
FULL RANGE OF COFFEES, TEAS AND HOT CHOCOLATE
PLUS HOME-MADE CAKES, BAKES, SCONES AND BISCUITS
Served all day, every day
PARTY AND FUNCTIONS VENUE
Please enquire for details
10-14 HIGH STREET, DRONFIELD, S18 1PY
T - 01246 412119
E - enquiries@manorhouse-hotel.co.uk
The Manor House, Dronfield

Harthill Morris
entertain outside
The Cross Daggers
Welcome back!
Landlord Anthony
with Nellie, a
newcomer to The
Cross Daggers
L
ANDLORD Anthony Hutchinson sums up the two pubs
he runs in Coal Aston very simply; as “just lovely, happy
places to be”.
Anthony is looking forward to The Royal Oak and The Cross Daggers reopening
on May 17th after the doors have remained shut since last autumn
due to the pandemic.
Anthony took over The Cross Daggers from his parents, Derek and
Christine, in 2000. The couple ran it for a short while at the end of their
careers as publicans. Anthony took on The Royal Oak shortly afterwards.
The last few months have been a mere moment in the long history of
both pubs.
The Cross Daggers, on Brown Lane,
was a pub in the early 1800s and,
before that, a cart-makers’ house
which is, surprisingly, what gives the
establishment its name.
Jagger is the Olde English name for
Carter and the Cross refers to the
roads cutting across each other
outside – nothing to do with deadly
weapons!
The Royal Oak, on Eckington Road,
opened in 1870 and is the only pub in
the village that was purpose-built.
While each pub has its own
character, both are traditional pubs
where people across the 18-80-plus
age range can come together.
Anthony is passionate about
safeguarding the place the pubs have
held at the centre of village for such a
long time.
At The Cross Daggers the past is all
around in the old photographs and
artefacts, like war-weary bugles and

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an original roll call from the 1914-18 conflict,
salvaged when the Hutchinsons first took on the
pub.
There are other touches that make the place
unique, including the array of bank notes from all
over the world affixed to the ceiling.
Across at The Royal Oak, a fluttering of
butterflies adorns the pub.
Anthony’s focus is on high standards, quality
and cleanliness. In fact, at The Cross Daggers
there is a quirky glass window set into the floor
by the bar which shows customers the immaculately kept
cellar.
As the pubs don’t serve food, the focus is on the
extremely well-stocked bar. At The Cross Daggers, there
are around 45 different whiskies to choose from, a large
selection of gins and also wines, all single-serve for the
utmost quality.
Butterflies with
your beer at
The Royal Oak
Anthony said: “I’m really pleased to be part of the local
community and it is great to be serving different
generations of the same families.”
Both pubs have been refreshed ready for the reopening
and there is plenty planned over the coming
months, with Anthony and his long-standing, friendly
team on hand to deliver great customer service.
Thursday night will be music night at The Royal
Oak with customers invited to share their vinyl
collections. There will be live music some weeks,
too, featuring Anthony himself on piano!
The Monday Night general knowledge quiz will be
back, at 9pm, at both pubs, with drinks prizes up
for grabs. There are plans to perhaps link the two
via technology in the future.
At The Cross Daggers there is a regular Indian
night, offering a tempting buffet.
Customers at The Cross Daggers will also find
On the ale side, Anthony takes great pride in the
authentic, hand-pulled selection (Bradfield Blonde is one
of his favourites) but there’s much more to showcase
besides craft beers, with refreshing lagers like St Miguel.
The Cross Daggers was once a Tetley house and the
pub serves Tetley bitter as a nod to that bit of its past.
Anthony plays a key role in the community as a District
Councillor and led the campaign to get a war memorial
for the village, close to The Cross Daggers. He organises
the Remembrance Day and Christmas carol services by
the Cross. He has also recently been closely involved in
efforts to reintroduce Dronfield’s market.
something new to purchase when it re-opens – freerange
eggs with a mix of colours laid by different breeds
of hen.
The Royal Oak and The Cross Daggers will be open
from Monday to Saturday, from 7pm and 4pm
respectively, and Sundays, from noon to 3.30pm.
The Royal Oak, Eckington Road, Coal Aston, S18 3AU
The Cross Daggers, Brown Lane, Coal Aston, S18 3AJ

and
Rod Moor Road
Dronfield Woodhouse
S18 8XL
www.borderview-farm.co.uk
Tel: 0114 2360733
at
CAFE NOW OPEN - OUTSIDE SEATING
FRIDAY
PIE NIGHT
OUTDOOR DINING
Plenty of outside seating
Delicious home-made food
TAKEAWAY MEALS
WELL-STOCKED
FARM SHOP
FRIDAY PIE NIGHT
Pie, chips & mushy peas - £5
Pre-order for collection until 7pm
SUNDAY LUNCH
Pork/Beef/Gammon/Lamb/
Chicken - £6.50
Pre-order for collection
from 12.30pm-4pm
NEW PLAY AREA
SERVING
AFTERNOON TEAS
OPEN DAILY
9AM-5PM
SUNDAY
LUNCH

RONFIELD’S Chantry Hotel has re-opened for food
served in the glorious setting of its gardens.
Customers old and new are invited to sample delicious
breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas following refurbishments
both inside and out.
The Chantry, on Church Street, is a rather special place with a
unique past. The main section of the building is Georgian but
parts date back to the 13th century when it was the refractory for
monks linked to the Parish Church across the road.
In 1965, entertainers Roland Roy and
Jackie Toaduff bought the hotel and it
has been visited by stars from this
country and Hollywood; names like
George Best, Michael Caine and Ginger
Rogers. They are all pictured in a gallery
of stars on the walls.
Roland sadly passed away in 2017 and
the licensee, Derbyshire’s longestserving,
Stuart Hammond, died just five
weeks later.
Jackie continues to enjoy his role as
host at The Chantry, and is now joined by manager Mike Elrick.
Mike, who hails from Newcastle, has more than 25 years’
experience in the industry. He is a former manager of the
Turnberry Hotel, in Ayr, now one of Donald Trump’s resorts. Mike
was also chief steward on the famous Queen Elizabeth II ocean
liner, where Roy and Jackie spent 20 years as resident
entertainers.
Roland developed award-winning traditional English gardens at
The Chantry, which have been lovingly maintained for diners to
enjoy. The hotel has undergone work inside and out including
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new conservatory roof and windows
on the top floor. There are new
curtains, carpets and tablecloths, and
the frontage has been repainted.
Mike said: “We’ve been so excited
about re-opening and seeing
everyone again. The hotel is a bit of
a forgotten gem really but when
people come in and see who’s been
here, they’re amazed at its history.
“We’ve done a lot of work to
breathe new life into the hotel.
We’ve put extra tables in the
gardens and made sure that
everything is completely covid safe.”
Mike and Jackie
Staff are serving sandwiches,
including breakfast bites, and specials from the board - like
poached salmon salad, quiche and home-made soup - together
with freshly-baked scones and teacakes and a cake of the day.
The Chantry Hotel will be open throughout the summer on
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 9.30am-4pm. It's not
necessary to book
but to avoid
disappointment, call
the hotel on 01246
413014. As
restrictions lift further,
tables will also be
available in the plush
conservatory and
restaurant.
The Chantry Hotel
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30am-4pm
serving
Breakfast Sandwiches, Light Lunches, Paninis,
Sandwiches, Daily Specials Desserts, Home-made
Cakes, Scones and Afternoon Teas in the garden.
As restrictions lift seating will be available in the
restaurant and conservatory.
Booking not essential but call 01246 413014
to avoid disappointment.
C hurch Street, Dronfield, S18 1QB
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WISHING A HUGE
TO ‘THE BEESTRO’
WE ARE FULLY OPEN FROM
Troway Hall’s hedgerows and medieval meadows
have been truly reenergised during lockdown.
The birds are louder than ever and our
new occupied nest boxes are in sight
of diners inside and outside
The Beestro.
Follow
the
Honey
Trail to
The
Beestro
Troway Hall, Troway, S21 5RU
Celebrating 10 years supplying
Waitrose stores throughout the UK
Celebrating
10 Years
MediBee
Bio-Active Honey
is professionally
tested and rivals
‘M’ honeys at a
third of the
price!

WELCOME BACK
AT TROWAY HALL
TUESDAY 18TH MAY 2021!
So many visitors declare that the air is different at
Troway Hall, they feel regenerated - almost
walking on air!
So they should with thousands of
mature Christmas trees and
miles of ancient hedgerows
puffing out oxygen and
absorbing masses of
carbon dioxide.
- This is the place to bee!
Experience too
THE FOREST KABIN
- snuggled amongst the
forest, 100 yards from the
lawns. Make your booking
now for a special event. Enjoy
a snackeroo and a drink or two!
OPENING TIMES:
Tuesday-Saturday
10am-4.30pm
Troway Hall, Troway, S21 5RU
01246 413809
www.medibee.co.uk

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Barn’s wedding celebration
D
RONFIELD Hall Barn has been recognised as one of
the country’s top wedding venues.
The Barn was awarded the title of
‘Best Individual Wedding Ceremony Venue – East Midlands’ in
Lux Life Magazine’s Global Wedding Awards 2021.
The awards aim to seek out the crème de la crème of every
aspect of the wedding industry and reward parties based on their
excellence in the industry, the quality of their products and their
dedication to service.
The Grade II* listed Barn is popular with couples locally and
much further afield and has delivered almost 100 perfect days for
couples since the venue opened in 2016.
People are attracted by the combination of the building’s 15th
century heritage and modern amenities, together with its
beautiful gardens, tended by volunteers, which are ideal for
photographs.
Hospitality manager, Pauline Hindle, said: “We’re thrilled to have
won this award. We have an absolutely wonderful team who work
really hard.
“I think couples want something a bit different rather than a
corporate venue and they like the personal service they get
here, from the initial viewing right through to the day after the
wedding.”
“Everything is bespoke. There are no set menus; we create
individual menus for each couple and they can put their own
stamp on decorations, music, everything - even down to what’s
behind the bar.”
The Barn can cater for ten to 96 people dining and up to 150
people in the evening.
The venue has other touches that sets it apart, such as
DRONFIELD’S MOST OPULENT INDIAN
RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY
All set for an event to remember at The Barn
providing a room for children to play in, or even watch a film.
This is located by the courtyard so parents can keep an
eye on them. There are no extra costs for summer dates
either.
Guests also have exclusive use of the site, from the High Street
to the back gate, with free parking and accommodation available
in the Manor House Hotel close by.
Enquiries come in from all over the country as more people
seek to make a trip away part of their celebrations.
The venue is almost fully booked for this year, with a few
dates available for 2022. Bookings are now being taken for
2023.
10% OFF
YOUR TAKEAWAY
ANY NIGHT, ANY VALUE
ORDER DIRECTLY WITH US
ON 01246 292222 AND
MENTION DRONFIELD EYE DIRECTORY ‘21
VALID FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY
DOES NOT INCLUDE SET MEALS AND DRINKS
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO
WELCOMING YOU BACK INTO OUR
RESTAURANT ON 17TH MAY!
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN!
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS
FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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
www.mintleafdronfield.com FREE PARKING & DISABLED ACCESS
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McCalls
BUTCHERS
OF COAL ASTON
No-one ever regrets buying quality
Full range of cooked meats
Deli and a full range of
Longley Farm products
Baked goods
Award-winning pork pies
Home-made sausages & cured bacon
Only the finest produce selected from our
local farmers and suppliers all year round.
45 Barnard Avenue, Coal Aston 01246 412422
Promote your restaurant, cafe
or takeaway in Dronfield Eye.
Call 01246 416027 or email
info@heronpublications.co.uk
dine...at the barn
Open Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 10am-4pm
Our indoor dining areas
will re-open on 17th May
Open for breakfast,
lunch, delicious
home-made cakes,
scones, savouries
and afternoon tea
Takeaways also
available
Open 7 days a week
for home-cooked food
10am-4pm
Kitchen closes at 3.30pm.
Last table orders at 3.45pm.
Courtyard seating
area available for
al fresco dining
We are closed on 29th May, 4th, 6th, 12th and 19th June
Friends of The Barn receive 10% discount
High Street, Dronfield
Book now on
www.dronfieldhallbarn.org
or by phone 01246 418122
Classic pizza, pasta and meat dishes with an array of exciting fresh fish dishes
Our restaurant will RE-OPEN ON 18th May
Subject to current government guidelines
We are a family-run business who encouarge 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
We thank you for your custom and on-going support!
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North East Derbyshire District Council and
Dronfield Town Council would like to share ideas
for improving Dronfield Civic Centre and get your
feedback.
We have created an online consultation room
www.dronfieldciviccentreconsultation.co.uk
which will be live from Monday, 17th May. You
will be able to view the ideas and complete an
online questionnaire to tell us what you think.
We are also holding several online sessions
for those who have any questions or would like
to speak to a member of the team in more detail.
To attend a session, please email us at
consultation@iceniprojects.com and we will
provide joining details.
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Return of town’s market stalls
E
XCITING times are ahead for shoppers in Dronfield
with big developments being undertaken on
several fronts - all designed to improve the local retail
experience.
First of all, market stalls are poised to return to the town every
Thursday from June 3rd. Dronfield Market Community Interest
Company members have been awarded a market licence and
the attraction will be centred on the car park beside Dronfield
Sports Centre.
The Dronfield 2gether
organisation has
spearhaded the return of
Dronfield Market, which
disappeared more than a
year ago due to a decline in attendance and the onset of the
coronavirus pandemic.
The organisation’s co-ordinator, Shelley Hinson, says she hopes
the people of Dronfield will return to support stalholders at the
newly titled Dronfield Community Market.
Meanwhile, Dronfield residents are being invited to have their
say on the future of the town’s Civic Centre. The complex has
new owners and ideas are about to be shared as to how the
centre may be adapted to meet the local community’s changing
needs.
Consultations are to take place from May 17th, both
online and in a public exhibition at the Civic Centre until May
21st.
Finally, also under new ownership is The Forge shopping
complex at Lea Road which is already undergoing several
changes and improvements for tenants and customers.
Shelley Hinson signs the licence to ensure a the
return of a weekly market, watched by colleagues
Nick Simper (left) and Anthony Hutchinson
Dronfield Civic Centre Masterplan – Consultation
Join us online!
Wednesday, 19th May: 6-7pm.
Thursday 27th May: 12noon –1pm & 6-7pm.
The consultation material will also be available for
public view in the Civic Hall (Civic Centre, S18 1PD)
from 17-21st May, from 10am-4pm. We will also
display it in a shop window in the Civic Centre
so look out for it!
Alternatively, you can contact the team at
consultation@iceniprojects.com / 07795 614307
to request a paper copy of the consultation material.
Your feedback is important and will help
us develop more detailed proposals for
the area so please do get involved!
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One of the biggest
events on the
Dronfield calendar is
the town’s annual
Gala, organised by the
Town Council. The
event’s origins date
back 127 years to
what was then called
the Dronfield Cycle
Parade. Deborah Wain
tells the story
This entry to an early 1900's Cycle Parade depicts a celebration of early
flight by the Wright brothers in 1903. Willis Rawson is in this picture
(Picture: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
Cycle Parade fun and games
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A huntsman at the Cycle Parade
(Pictures: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
A
S some Dronfield’ events are being planned once
again, having had to be cancelled over the last year
or so, it is perhaps time to reflect on how much it
means for townsfolk to come together, be it to
celebrate or commemorate. One important annual
event in Dronfield’s past was the Cycle Parade.
Residents decorated their bikes, along with prams,
wheelbarrows and even horses, and proceeded through the
town’s main streets by lantern light – accompanied by music. The
first Cycle Parade was held under the auspices of Dronfield and
District Cycling Club in 1894.
Families looked forward to the preparations for the big event
every autumn, as well as the day itself. It seems costumes and
themes became ever more elaborate and the train of entrants
was longer and longer as the years went on.
Participants were attracted by prizes and the fact the event was
for a good cause. Money was collected en-route for charity. In
1895, the beneficiary was Totley Orphanage, and in 1905, funds
raised went towards the fever hospital, on Holmley Bank, now a
care home.
Phyllis Smith, nee Nelson, whose family kept the Grouse Inn, on
Sheffield Road, from 1898, recorded her memories of the parade
in ‘My Life’ in 1990. This was three years before she sadly died,
aged 92.
Phyllis described how her family – she was one of eight children
who survived childhood – always entered the parade. She
recalled the different bands playing and crowds.
One year, the family took first prize after young Phyllis was
placed in a decorated baby cart transformed into a sedan chair,
complete with frilly curtains. Two of her sisters walked in front
pulling the chair with ribbons while a male friend was dressed as
a nanny, wearing a long cloak and bonnet.
Phyllis described the torchlight procession: “It was a lovely sight.
There were people dressed as clowns and babies in long
nightdresses with dummies, also people dressed as dancing
bears. All these people had collection boxes and there was a
prize for the person collecting the most money. The prizes were
very good, mostly given by shopkeepers and business people.

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Taken outside numbers 37 and 39 Sheffield Road, Dronfield, the Cock of the North Fancy Dress Band
(Picture: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
Above left: Don and Fred Adlington and Fred's daughter
Olive Annie Adlington (Bunty) as Britannia with a
decorated cycle. On the right is a decorated cycle with
F.T. Rawson, Ann Rawson and Doris Linaker.
Left: Floral decorated pram featuring Miss Roe (left).
Above: Joan Ashton, of Coal Aston, with her father's
decorated wheelbarrow, circa 1920.
(Pictures: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
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Aspects of the military, one month after the outbreak of the First World War, second prize winner in 1914. Included in
the photograph are members of the Rawson and Adlington families (Picture: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
An original postcard showing Mrs Wilson with a bicycle decorated with
lanterns and spiders’ webs (Picture: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
Children in fancy dress for the parade around 1946 when World War II
losses were in everyone’s mind (Picture: Dronfield Heritage Trust, dht.mediafiler.net/)
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The first prize for the biggest collection was a
large sack of flour.
“There were two real professional bands
and many amateurs playing kazoos and
paper combs, etc. These sounded quite
good.”
Phyllis described various entries over the
years; one year the pram was transformed
into a swan, another her mother dressed
customers up to represent ‘Votes for
Women’. Another time, a lot of cotton wool
was used to depict Captain Scott’s expedition
to the South Pole. One of the costumes
caught fire after the wearer lit his pipe and he
burnt his hands.
A favourite was when Phyllis’s younger
brother sat inside a ‘Lord Mayor’s’ coach
wearing a chain of office crafted from tin lids.
Later, Phyllis took part in the parade with
her own small daughter, Barbara, inside a
pram decorated as a summer house with
hundreds of rambler roses and leaves. Son
Roy also took part on a decorated bike and
beat the pram into second place, even
though it was done last minute. Roy’s prize
was a ton of coal.
Tom Staveley also recorded memories of
the Cycle Parade.
He wrote: “The procession was a torchlight
affair and it gave the opportunity for boys to
carry a torch and so earn sixpence. Since the
number of boys was larger than the number
of torches, you had to line up and race to the
wall where they were kept and grab one –
inevitably some were unlucky.”
The Cycle Parade later developed to
incorporate motorised floats and became the
Dronfield Gala.
• This article features extracts from the Old
Dronfield Society magazine, ‘Dronfield
Miscellany’, of Spring 2003. This is available
from Dronfield Hall Barn and Post Offices in
the area. Thanks go to its editor Ann Brown,
also to Dronfield Heritage Trust for kindly
sharing images from its archive.

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Dronfield Gala is back!
T
HIS summer’s annual
Dronfield Gala is returning,
bringing the community back
together to celebrate this special
event, after it was cancelled last
year due to the pandemic.
Taking place on Sunday, 27th June,
at Cliffe Park, from 12noon until 4pm,
there will be a host of activities
available for all the family.
Organisers Dronfield Town Council,
have arranged some free attractions
for 2021 which include trampolines,
Wipeout, a climbing wall, an
inflatable helter-skelter and the everpopular
circus skills workshop also
returns.
There will also be the usual great
selection of fairground rides for all
Dronfield Gala returns on June 27th in the beautiful surroundings of Cliffe Park
ages and a variety of stalls from local
community groups and commercial
the central arena.
businesses.
This year, regular dance group Dance Daze, will be joined by
Stalls signed up so far include Dronfield Town Twinning
the marvellous Dronfield Singers and Three Counties Shotokan
Federation, Caz’s Cakes, Fired Pizza, Mr D'Arcys Drink Emporium, Karate Club will be demonstrating the awesome talents of their
plus many more.
members.
If you would like to have a stall at the Gala please call Loran The Gala will be officially opened by the Dronfield Town Mayor
Stonehouse on 07859 915723 or email loran.stonehouse@ and don’t forget entry on the day is free of charge, so make sure
dronfield.gov.uk.
the date is in your diary now!
Entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon in We look forward to seeing you there!
Last One
Standing/Wipe
Local ∞∞
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performances
Over 20 different
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Stalls
Organised by Dronfield Town Council, the Dronfield Gala is a great afternoon of family fun.
Make sure you don’t miss out...join us in Cliffe Park from 12pm on Sunday 27th June and
don’t forget entry is FREE and a number of the activities on the day are also FREE including
the trampolines and circus skills workshop!
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Benefactors behind open spaces
Cliffe Park
(Picture:
Deborah Wain)
O
UR town’s open
spaces are familiar
to most of us, but do
you know how they
came to be given to
local residents?
Cliffe Park was
bequeathed to Dronfield
by the famous Sheffield
businessman, Alderman
John George Graves - the
same man responsible for
Sheffield’s Graves Park, the
Graves Art Gallery and
more. The entrepreneur
and public benefactor
donated the land to the
people of Dronfield in
1934.
Just up the hill alongside
Green Lane is a large area
of open parkland, Jubilee
Park. In 1977, this was
given to Dronfield Town
Council by the Shepley
family who had lived at
Aston End, Coal Aston,
from 1934-62.
Jubilee
Park
(Pictures:
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Parakeet
Notes from a
wildlife
garden
Prof Ian Rotherham,
monthly columnist in
Dronfield Eye, tells
how a species of tropical
parrot is colonising
local parks and gardens,
including his own
P
ARAKEETS are becoming
celebrities across the
region.
In the area where I live, the
resident parakeet population is
drawing folk in from across the
region and even from Yorkshire. I
met a lady from Chesterfield eager to see them and a birdwatcher
down from Wakefield too.
I understand that not everybody likes these exotic additions to our
bird fauna, but they are stunning, striking, and dramatic. These are
definitely birds with the ‘wow factor’.
Long-lived and highly intelligent, these tropical parrots are brash,
loud, and colourful. Numbers are rising and the piercing calls made
from the treetops or in flight form a sound that is now a distinctive
feature of my local park’s birdlife.
Courtship and pair-binding behaviour is entertaining and complex,
and when feeding, there appears to be a definite ‘pecking order’ too.
How they interact with other, generally ‘native’ birds, is of course a
question that will only be answered in the longer term.
I have a wildlife gardening trick of creating an ‘artificial apple-tree’ in
my garden by spiking apples onto a specially-pruned standard
cotoneaster bush and on a metal bird-feeder. These are a great
attractant for blackbirds, great tits, blue tits, robins…… and yes,
parakeets! In fact, all these birds love the apples and if you buy low
cost packs they work out as good value too.
The parakeets are a remarkable addition to my wildlife garden and
to those of neighbours too. My maximum numbers in the garden
have so far been about six to eight, and up to 15 overhead.
If numbers grow, as I am sure they will, then the impact and the
noise might not be so welcome but for now they are providing a bit
of excitement during the Covid period. They are getting bolder too
and will happily feed halfway down the garden when we are on the
patio. In London parks, they will come to people to be fed, but we
are not there yet!
Other birds making their presence felt have been the mistle
thrushes singing loudly from the higher trees and often quite hard to
see. Their song is insistent but not tremendously musical, especially
when compared to their cousins the blackbirds.
Blackcaps on the other hand are also loud but exceptionally sweet
and melodious; the very similar-sounding garden warbler is slightly
more harsh and scratchy.
The former inhabits dense woodland areas particularly with lush
groves of holly, whereas the latter is essentially a bird of shrub and
scrub habitats.
Robins add to the musical backdrop to the garden and are joined by
the persistent but rattling song of the dunnocks and the explosive
notes of the local wren.
Others joining in around our green oasis of local gardens are
chaffinches, greenfinches, nuthatches, great-spotted woodpeckers,
and, of course, the ubiquitous blue tits and great tits.
Starlings nesting under my neighbour’s ridge-tiles add a degree of
mimicry to the whole affair.
• Prof Ian D. Rotherham is a researcher, writer and broadcaster
on wildlife and environmental issues. He is contactable on
info@hallamec.plus.com and you can follow his website and blog:
www.ukeconet.org & ianswalkonthewildside.wordpress.com/
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Michael’s ringside view
of boxing red deer
T
HESE rather special pictures were taken up on the hills above the Dronfield
area by local amateur photographer, Michael Hardy.
Michael has a love for taking images of landscapes and other interesting scenes around his
home town, however one of his passions is photographing the wild deer up the Eastern Moors,
between Owler Bar and Baslow.
Said Michael: “It is home to a fairly large population of wild red deer. Their ancestors were
originally escapees from the Chatsworth herd which quickly became feral then reverted to wild.
“Photographers travel miles each Autumn when they congregate on Big Moor where the large
dominant stags fight by locking antlers to gain and hold groups of hinds (females) to breed
with.
“I, and many others, visit Big Moor at this time to photograph the stags bellowing - or ‘bolving’
as it is known - during the rut. This inevitably means walking across Big Moor looking for them,
though they can be heard roaring and bellowing for miles around and good views can often be
gained from the many public footpaths crossing the moor.
“At other times of the year the deer roam further afield, either alone or in small groups. They
can be found on surrounding moors – Totley Moss, Blacka Moor, Leash Fen, Ramsley and Clod
Hall moors as well as in the wooded areas around Curbar, Froggatt, Grindleford and even in
Holmesfield and Totley.”
Michael says it’s often just a case of going and looking for the deer but that it is common
sense not to get too close to them.
He explained: “Most photographers shoot from a distance of at least 200m using a long zoom
lens of minimum 400mm, though many use 500mm or even a 600mm lens.
“In Spring the red deer stags shed their antlers in order to grow new ones ready for the
autumn rut. If you are lucky, you might witness dominant stags ‘boxing’ or ‘dancing’ on their
hind legs – this is part of establishing the pecking order between the dominant males.
“I took this photo of the two boxing stags in March, 2021. You might notice that stag on the
left has lost one rack of antlers. This stag is a Monarch – the largest and oldest of the stags
with 16 or more points to his antlers, the dominant stag on the Eastern Moors. He has been
named ‘Bruce’ by the Rangers.
“To take a photo like this, you just have to be in the right place at the right time, which I was.
The two stags were in the field close to the road near Longshaw, just across the road from the
Fox House Inn and were easily viewable from the road, albeit at around 7am on a wet, sleety
morning.”
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Red Deer square up on the Moors close to Longshaw. (Picture: Michael Hardy)
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Dronfield in its
winter cloak
When the North Wind blows and Dronfield finds itself
covered in snow, local photographer Michael Hardy
becomes even more intrepid. Here are his images of
High Street (top), Dronfield Parish Church (above),
Sindelfingen Park (left) and High Street (below).
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An account of World War II
bombings in the Troway
area resonated with reader
Alan Maskrey, aged 86,
from Apperknowle.
Deborah Wain reports
The night Hitler
bombed Troway
I
N issue 184 of Dronfield Eye, John Osborne, the
current owner of Elmwood House, opposite the
former Black-a-Moor pub, shared stories and
photographs relating to the property’s previous owner,
the late Emma Sizer.
Emma had inherited the 18th century house and farm from her
parents, Tom and Alice Ryals, who bought it in 1930.
Alan’s mother Doris, once lived at Elmwood, while Alan himself
remembers the bombings as a six-year-old boy living in the
village.
The story goes right back to 1901 when Doris, then Jebson,
emigrated to America with her family. Shortly after they arrived,
Doris’ mother died, leaving her father with seven children and it
was decided they should return to England.
Doris, aged only three, went to live with her aunt and uncle,
Elizabeth and Ruben Adams, at Elmwood Farm.
Doris went on to marry Alan’s father, Joseph Duncan Maskrey,
at Ridgeway Church, in 1931, and the couple had their reception
at Troway Chapel. Alan’s brother, Walter, was born in 1932 and
Alan in 1934.
The family lived initially at Stubley Hollow and then moved to
32, Main Road, Troway. Doris sadly died in 1940 and Alan’s aunt,
Effie Maskrey, moved in to look after the children.
Alan clearly remembers the night of the bombings – a moonlit
one.
He said: “Incendiary bombs were dropped in their droves
across the Moss Valley, from Troway to Norton and beyond. The
searchlights were on and we had an incendiary bomb land in our
garden.
“Women and children, including myself, took shelter in Mrs
Allen’s large cellar at Greenside. I remember a small Kelly lamp
making a black circular mark on the ceiling. The men from
Troway went to look where the bombs had fallen and do what
they could to put them out.”
A bomb had fallen near Vale Cottages, creating a huge
Alan on National Service in Germany
crater. Three bombs fell in fields
belonging to Billy Parkin, including one
in a field near Occupation Lane, a
packhorse track used to bring scythes
and sickles from Ford.
After the war, Alan and Walter went
on to do their National Service in the
military, choosing that over becoming
‘Bevin Boys’ conscripted to the coal
mines.
Walter joined The Yorkshire and
Lancashire Regiment, going to
Khartoum, where he became a
dispatch rider and Alan was with The
Royal Signals, first at Catterick and
later Loughborough, where he was
taught Morse Code. Alan was later
sent to Germany and eventually
assigned to listening in to Russian
Morse Code.
Alan’s parents’ wedding
reception at Troway Chapel
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Alan’s
parents’
wedding
day,
outside
Troway
Chapel
Doris Jebson,
centre, with
Ruben and
Elizabeth Adams
at Elmwood
A young Doris, with
younger relative
Norah Jebson, at
Elmwood with her
aunt and uncle
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Soul Battalion
Welcome return of DronFest
Sunset Collective
T
HERE are going to be some big parties around
once we get the go-ahead to leave coronavirus
Julian
Jones
restrictions behind us - and the biggest local
celebration by far will be in Dronfield’s Cliffe Park.
Saturday, August 7th, is the day to let your hair down
at the town’s annual charity music extravaganza.
Tickets are already selling well and a number of acts have
already confirmed their attendance on stage in Dronfield.
These include:
Soul Battalion, a gutsy Sheffield-based nine-piece soul
covers band featuring blazing brass, a driving rhythm
section and soaring male and female lead vocals. Listen out
for classics from Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, The
Commitments, Tina Turner and many more.
Sunset Collective boast a continually evolving and varied back
catalogue of exciting, energetic songs that never fail to get a
crowd going.
Sheffield’s Julian Jones’ latest album ‘Looking From Where I
Stand’ continues a cosmic country, western indie pop sound that
he has made his own. He will be performing a solo acoustic set .
Formed in 2010, The Recroots are a high energy, no nonsense
Dronfield-based band who play proper songs creating a real
connection to their ever-growing fan-base who swarm to see
them live.
The Crafters offer powerful vocals, engaging harmonies,
electric/acoustic guitars, flute, whistle and melodica. Listen for
covers of hits by 10cc, Lindisfarne, Cockney Rebel, David Bowie,
Rod Stewart, Amy McDonald, Tom Petty and more.
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CALLYWHITE LANE, DRONFIELD
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Wardrobe recording
is a single release
A
COUNTRY singer-songwriter from Dronfield has
just released her third single after recording the
vocals in her wardrobe!
Reya Jayne, who is described as ‘An English Rose with a
Nashville sound’, described how she sang ‘Burn’ from home for
the remote recording due to the pandemic.
She says the unusual technique is typical of creative solutions
musicians have been coming up with during the pandemic.
She said: “I recorded the vocals with a microphone in my
wardrobe - serious DIY recording going on! This was definitely a
different experience to recording my previous singles in the
studio, but will be an experience most musicians will remember
from the pandemic for many years to come!
“Releasing is also a different experience. Normally I would
arrange as many live performances as possible in the lead-up to
a release, however I am planning virtual gigs for ‘Burn’.”
Reya, who attended Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, taught
herself guitar and started to write her own music at the age of 13.
She later began busking in Sheffield city centre. While doing A
Levels, she decided she wanted to take on the music industry
and won a full scholarship to do a songwriting degree at the
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, in London.
She explained: “I moved down to London, in 2017, when I was
18 years old. In my three years in London, I performed my original
music in many venues across the city, as well as transferring my
busking skills to the backdrops of Oxford Street and Piccadilly
Circus, which was amazing!
“The pandemic forced me to move home to Dronfield last
March, where I completed my degree from home. By some
miracle, I graduated in 2020, with a First-Class Honours!
“’Burn’ is now my third single, with my previous single 'How
Good You Are' reaching the top 25 on the UK Country iTunes
charts. I also was interviewed by Scott Mills, on BBC Radio 5 Live
last year, about what it was like releasing the single during
lockdown, playing an excerpt of the track live for him and his
guests, including Tom Daley.”
‘Burn’ was produced by singer-songwriter Izzie Naylor, a friend
of Reya’s.
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Reya Jayne: ‘It was a different experience to
recording my previous singles in the studio’
So what are Reya’s ambitions for the future?
“My ambitions are to be the first big name in British Country
music as the genre continues to grow in the UK. Of course, I
would love to be selling out arenas and to make it in the US, and
have plans to live in the home of country music, Nashville,
Tennesse, at some point in my life,” she added.
To find out more, about Reya visit her social media
@reyajaynemusic
Schoolboy Presley’s lockdown tracks
A
DRONFIELD schoolboy has recorded a single which is
due to be released this summer.
Presley Lewis,
who is in Year 7 at
Dronfield Henry
Fanshawe, started
writing his own
songs during
lockdown and
produced 12 in all.
His parents
began looking for
a place to help
their son improve
his singing and
have guitar
lessons, which led them to Dronfield Music Tuition, on Callywhite Lane.
Five tracks have been recorded and ‘My Best Friend’ will be released on 3rd
June.
It will be available to download on Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music. Presley can
also be followed via his social media pages.
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New Dronfield Probus Club president Gerrard Alleston,
with predecessor Roger Young
Gerrard steps up with
Probus presidency
D
RONFIELD Probus Club has appointed a new
president.
After an extended spell of two years as President, because of
the Covid pandemic, Roger Young is standing down for
successor Gerrard Alleston to take on the role.
Gerry said: “Firstly my personal thanks to Roger Young, our
retiring President, for his outstanding leadership over the last two
years.
“His experience, personality and sense of humour have
ensured Probus has prospered, despite the Pandemic, and my
plan is simply to carry on his legacy.
“Currently we meet on Zoom, due to legislation, and these
meetings have been funny, entertaining and certainly interesting.
However, I cannot wait to return to our regular direct meeting at
the Contact Club, where we can grow our reputation for
friendship, camaraderie and fun.”
Retired gentlemen are welcome to join the club, which meets at
10am, on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at the
venue on Snape Hill Lane.
Meetings feature presentations on a wide range of subjects and
members go on short trips to places of interest, such as the
Jaguar car assembly plant, Skipton Canal, the Battle of Britain
Flight and the Merchants’ Hall, in York. Also the club, arranges
lunches and a Christmas meal for members and guests.
Further information, contact Roger Young on 01246 418489, or
Phillip Wright, on 01246 414923. Alternatively email
dronfieldprobus@gmail.com
Charity golf days
H
ALLOWES Golf Club Ladies Section members are
organising Pink and Blue Days to raise funds and
awareness of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
There are two events taking place on Wednesday, 28th July,
and Saturday, 31st July.
As well as raising funds for these worthy causes, there will be
lots of photos, prizes and sponsorship to support the event.
Organisers are four ‘newish’ women to golf, Esther, Annabella,
Kay and Tracey. Contact esther.chater@gmail.com

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LLANDUDNO – 11TH-14TH JUNE
Four Oaks Hotel £209
EASTBOURNE – 28TH JUNE-2ND JULY
Oban Hotel £309
TORQUAY – 1ST-5TH JULY
Abbey Lawn Hotel £329
LOOE – 2ND-5TH JULY
Portbyhan Hotel £329
BLACKPOOL – 11TH-15TH JULY
Daishs Hotel £289
PAIGNTON – 17TH-24TH JULY
Marine Hotel £599
BOURNEMOUTH – 18TH-22ND JULY
Sands Hotel £339
LOOE – 19TH-24TH JULY
Portybhan Hotel £549
BOURNEMOUTH – 3RD-7TH AUGUST
Sands Hotel £349
BLACKPOOL – 12TH-16TH AUGUST
Daish’s Hotel £299
KENDAL – 13TH-17TH AUGUST
County Hotel £379
SCARBOROUGH – 17TH-21ST AUGUST
Esplanade Hotel £329
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Smiths Hotel £329
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Daish’s Hotel £299
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The Savoy Hotel £279
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Barrowfield Hotel £289
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Daish’s Hotel £299
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St Ives Bay Hotel £289
BABBACOMBE – 5TH-8TH NOVEMBER
Babbacombe Hotel (Turkey & Tinsel) £199
POTTERS RESORT – 12TH-15TH NOVEMBER
All Inclusive £399
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Wensum Valley Hotel £179
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St Ives Bay Hotel £279
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Roofing repairs and general buildings maintenance
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Three of
a kind
Dronfield Eye delights in sharing your special
photographs with our readers. Coal Aston’s Jill Kay
tells us: “This was taken near Troway when my friend
shouted ‘mint sauce’ at these now grumpy lambs.”
Village Hall bounces back
Walk this way
on Fridays
A
LOCAL walking group is back in its
stride and welcoming new
members.
North East Derbyshire District Council runs
various walks across the area. The Dronfield
Group has been running since 2010, meeting
outside Dronfield Sports Centre every Friday.
Walk leader, Lauren Walton, said: “We are a
friendly bunch and very welcoming to new
members.
“The walk starts at 1:30pm, lasting no longer
than two hours. We usually walk no more than
3.5 miles. Walks are varied, walking around
the town, parks and in wooded areas.
“We have covid-secure measures in place to
keep everyone as safe as possible. The group
will be introducing a small social with
refreshments again after the walk, once it is
safe to do so.”
All walks are insured and supported by NE
Derbyshire District Council, which plans to
expand its programme in the months to come.
Toilet facilities are available at the meeting
venue.
Anyone interested in joining is asked to
contact the leader prior to attending their first
session. Contact Lauren at lauren.walton@nederbyshire.gov.uk
or ring 07814997788.
Leaflets or menus
to deliver?
C
Coal Aston Village Hall
OAL Aston Village Hall is prepared and ready for re-opening.
In line with the Government’s road map out of lockdown, the venue is delighted
to welcome back many of its regular community-based user groups beyond 16th May.
Said Peter Gray, chair of the Village Hall Management Committee: “After what we
have all been through over the past 14 months it feels almost miraculous looking
forward in getting back together with our friends and contemporaries.
“The pleasure we gain from the social interaction in being able to take part in the
various leisure activities is immeasurable.
“We have fully prepared the Village Hall for covid-19 safe use, confirmed by the
approval of Derbyshire County Council Health and Safety, who recently inspected the
Hall.”
Sadly, the management committee has been unable to organise their annual Village
Gala in time for this summer.
The range of activities with regular sessions at Coal Aston Village Hall include
pilates, keep-fit, short mat bowling, stamp fairs, Norton Players amateur dramatics,
‘Coal Aston Live’ music concerts, Clarinet Orchestra, arts and crafts groups, glass
fusion workshops, Just Good Friends support meetings and zumba. The website,
coalastonvillagehall.org.uk, carries details and contact information for all the activity
groups.
The Village Hall is now fully available for private hire. The air-conditioned Main Hall
with full stage and lighting/sound facilities perfect for larger events is complemented
by the delightful Seminar Room with it’s panoramic views across Moss Valley and the
Meeting Room which has proved ideal for many business related events/workshops.
Both rooms are ideal for smaller functions and events. For information, call 01246
912464 or email enquiries@coalastonvillagehall.org.uk
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for details.

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GIVE YOUR CHILD THE
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HOPING TO WELCOME BACK OUR
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Three reasons why you should try us..
1) We will build your child's confidence and develop creativity
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3) Your child will have FUN, meet new friends and be inspired to
succeed!
TO CLAIM YOUR FREE TRIAL simply visit
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Dronfield,
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(Old Doctors Surgery)
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WITH GREAT CONFIDENCE COMES GREAT SUCCESS
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• In-house seamstress to ensure the perfect fit
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We are working on an appointment basis
Styling Event - Tuesday 22nd June
Models in store showcasing our new
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please ring 0114 234 4880.
- Reductions available on the day -
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The grandmother of young mum, who
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before she sadly died, is now sharing
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L
ISA Jo Warburton was diagnosed with Acute
Philadelphia Lymphoid Leukemia eight years ago
when she was just 24 and had a new baby.
She began a journal which
was turned into a book
published just days before she
passed away, on January 25th
Lisa Jo’s grandmother, Jean
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explained: “Lisa was admitted
to The Christie Hospital, in
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journey when she started to
write a journal not only for
herself but for her daughter,
who was only seven-monthsold
at the time. This would be
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downs of fighting this disease.
“She battled through bouts of
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Lisa Jo
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secondary cancers found in her brain and lungs.
“Lisa Jo was so happy when her dad, Pete, and step-mum,
Emma, said they would get this journal published as a book, the
first copy of which she held in her hands five days before she
passed away.
“She was so happy to know it was completed and ready to
share with the world. Her wish was for as many people as
possible to benefit from this book which at times is a hard read
but also a knowledgeable first-hand account of a mother’s
journey with cancer.
“We have had amazing feedback and glowing reports from the
book, the first 100 copies of which sold out in six hours. It has
been described as ‘a guide book for life’ and ‘a bible for cancer
sufferers and their carers’.”
Lisa Jo, who lived in Buxton, was only 31 when she died.
“To say Lisa has left a very large hole in our lives doesn’t even
cover it. Lisa was inspirational, courageous, very brave and
loved by her family and her many
friends. I am so proud of my beautiful
granddaughter, her book and her
lovely daughter have helped us all
through very dark times,” added Jean.
Proceeds from the book, also
illustrated by Lisa Jo, will be given to
her daughter, Olivia-Mai, now aged
nine, and The Christie in Manchester.
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Alternatively, email
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L
OCKDOWN hairstyles
tend to fall into two
categories – overgrown locks
and DIY cuts.
Since re-opening, Dronfield’s
Menzone Barbershop has been
busy rectifying both issues for its
customers and the team couldn’t
be happier!
Owner Mark Stevenson said: “It’s
just so lovely to be open and our
clients are also very happy to be
back in the hands of professional
barbers!
“However, we don’t just offer a
haircut, it’s a social place and it’s
great to see everyone again.”
In business for over 20 years,
Menzone, near the Railway
Station on Chesterfield Road, has
many long-term customers,
offering both modern and
traditional styling.
In fact Mark, whose experience in
the industry goes back further, is
now serving the third generation
of clients, with grandparents
bringing in their grandchildren.
Regular customers will notice a few changes since they were
last able to visit Mark and his colleagues, not least a complete
refurbishment.
Fixtures and fittings, including new mirrors and chairs, have
been upgraded.
Menzone’s online appointment system is also up and running at
menzonebarbershop.nearcut.com or customers can book via the
Take your lockdown
locks down to Menzone
The Menzone salon has
never looked as smart
‘book now’ link on the barbershop’s facebook page.
Alternatively, appointments can be booked by ringing 01246
292282. Menzone is also offering limited walk-in appointments.
With Covid-safety very much in everyone’s minds, the business
has full compliance procedures in place.
Menzone is open Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 5.15pm,
Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 6.15pm, Friday, 9am to
5.45pm, and Saturday, 8.30am to 3.15pm.
Modern and Traditional Styling
book your next
appointment online
menzonebarbershop.nearcut.com
or use the
‘book now’ link on
our facebook page
Open 6 days a week
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
9 - 5.15
9 - 5.15
9 - 6.15
9 - 6.15
9 - 5.45
8.30 - 3.15
Please arrive 15 minutes
before closing time to
avoid disappointment
Limited
walk ins
available
pick up your
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with your next haircut
Stockist of
Products.
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Death of town’s most famous shopkeeper
D
RONFIELD will never be quite the same place ever
again following the death of retired butcher Frank
Fisher, aged 90.
Frank enjoyed telling folk his tiny High Street shop had been in
business for more than 300 years.
He started out there himself in 1943, working for his grandfather
as a butcher’s boy, riding his bike to deliver parcels of meat
to customers around Dronfield and the surrounding countryside.
In those days, the business has no electricity or telephone
link.
Until being struck by ill-health just a couple of years ago, Frank
stood defiant in and around his shop doorway, wearing his
trademark shirt, tie, white apron and beanie hat.
Frank
Fisher... a
butcher on
Dronfield’s
High Street
for the best
part of
eight
decades
Top of the table brewery
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with an exceptional veterinary team.
Loving and caring for your pets
as if they are our own.
Since 1992 our veterinary centre in Totley
has continued to serve Sheffield and the
surrounding areas.
We look forward to welcoming you and
your pets!
77 Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 4DP
0114 262 1444
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Drone Valley Brewery secretary Bernard Caddy
pictured with school teaching assistant Vicki Chisell
(centre) and headteacher Rachael Fowlds
LOCAL school has great new facilities in its library,
thanks to the area’s beer lovers.
Drone Valley Brewery is the UK's only independent community
brewery and its members are delighted to be able to raise funds
for local good causes.
The brewery’s most recent success story has seen a donation
handed over to Unstone St Mary’s Nursery & Infant School to buy
a special ‘daisy’ desk and a whiteboard for pupils.
These have been placed in the tiny school library, meaning the
space can now also be used for lessons.
The brewery is based just along the valley from the school and
although trade sales disappeared during lockdown, it managed
to increase its home delivery network.
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WIN a fun
session at the
area’s newest
attraction
IT’S going to be the talk of the town and you
and a group of friends could be some of the
first people to experience the drama that is
Chesterfield Escape Rooms.
Dronfield Eye has a free four-player game session
to give away to the winner of this easy-to-enter
contest.
All you have to do to stand a chance of being our
winner is study our question, and email your
answer and contact information to us. The prize of
a free four-player Escape Rooms game, to be
played any day Monday-Thursday, will go to the
sender of the first correct entry drawn after our
closing date of June 18th, 2021.
QUESTION: On which Chesterfield
street will you find Escape Rooms?
Email your answer to:
competition@heronpublications.co.uk
19-25 Soresby Street, Chesterfield S40 1JW
Tel. 01246 720088
info@chesterfieldescaperooms.co.uk
35%
DISCOUNT
available on walk-in
appointments
Opening Hours
Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
2 Greendale Shopping Centre, Dronfield, S18 2LJ
0114 251 3444
Where to find
defibrillators
T
HERE are now almost 40 life-saving emergency
defibrillators close at hand in the S18 community;
many 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;
Dronfield Parish Church, Church Street;
Dronfield Sports Centre, Civic Centre;
Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club;
Dunning Dental Care, Snape Hill Lane;
Gorsey Brigg School;
Gosforth Playing Fields;
Greendale Pharmacy, off Green Lane;
Gunstones, Stubley Lane;
Hallamshire Heating, Callywhite Lane;
Hallowes Golf Club;
Henry Fanshawe School;
Heron Publications, 179 Chesterfield Road,
Dronfield;
Hilltop Sports & Social Club;
Holmesdale Infant School;
Holmesfield Village Hall;
Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road;
Kude Hair Design, 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;
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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9.10 - bluebirds on stage again
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Carsave Leasing Limited are one of the UK's leading
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have been based in Sheffield since 1996.
Leasing is an affordable and flexible way to drive a brand
new car or van. All our lease deals include free delivery to
your door, road fund license and manufacturer’s warranty.
With leasing your new vehicle you have no depreciation
worries. Simply hand back the vehicle at the end of the lease
in good condition and within the contracted mileage, then
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Demonstrated through our committed approach to
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Together, motorists are electrifying
W
HAT is one of the most important requirements to
run an electric vehicle? Access to convenient,
reliable and affordable charging.
If a motorist has their own driveway, the answer is to have their
own electric vehicle charger installed and do the majority of their
charging at home. Over 80% of charging is currently carried out
this way.
But what about motorists living in flats and terraced houses,
who don't have access to a charger?
The English Housing Survey of 2016 reveals that 40% of the
population are in this situation. Although public chargers are
available there are currently only around 35,000 in the UK. This is
a fraction of the number of home chargers – estimated to be at
least 300,000.
So what if some of these home charger owners were willing to
connect with neighbours in flats and terraces, share their charger
and help create a cleaner, greener neighbourhood?
The app, Co Charger, enables those who do have chargers,
whether motorists, businesses or community buildings to share
them with neighbours who don't, through Community Charging.
Community Charging is the utilisation of community resources –
chargers, space, infrastructure, people or finance – to allow
members of that community to run electric vehicles.
Co Charger connects Hosts with Chargees. Hosts are motorists
and organisations with an EV charger they would be open to
sharing, whether that's a neighbour, charity, or a small business.
Chargees are people who have an electric vehicle, or are
considering buying one but aren't able to charge at home.
In addition to helping the environment, Co Charger Hosts can
also earn income to help recoup the cost of their charger. The
app does the 'matchmaking', allowing Hosts and Chargees to find
each other and enables Hosts to manage weekly, recurring
bookings and set the price they would like to charge for the
service.
The process and payment structure is deliberately very simple.
At the end of each charging session the Chargee pays via a card
pre-registered in the app and the Host receives that payment
minus Co Charger's 12% fee. There is no other cost or
commitment.
Co Charger CEO, Joel Teague, said: “'In practice it means a
motorist living in a flat can have an arrangement with a nearby
neighbour with a driveway to charge at theirs once or twice a
week, ideally overnight.
“The Host can earn some extra income from renting out their
charger, whilst the Chargee gets the nearest possible experience
to home charging. Charge point sharing is a quick, cheap, and
self-scaling solution.
“As EV ownership rises, more home charge points will become
available, which can then be shared with neighbours, enabling
them to enjoy the benefits of owning an EV and a cleaner,
greener neighbourhood.
“I used to drive Jaguars, which I would buy second-hand. But
then I decided to invest in a new Renault Zoe because it offered
a smooth, quiet ride and was an ethical choice.
“However, as is the case for a lot of motorists going electric did
mean stretching my budget when it came to the initial purchase
but I knew that over time the low running costs would make the
car a wise financial choice for me and my family.
“If I hadn't been able to charge at either at home or within my
immediate neighbourhood the transition to an electric vehicle
wouldn't have been viable – and with Co Charger I want to help
more motorists have the same opportunity.”
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Call us
for a
quote
Tinting is now a large part of our business
and has been carried out for the past ten years.
We can supply and fit most coloured films
including safety films.
Increased privacy
Up to 65% UV
rejection means cooler
interior & less fading of
interior trim
All tinting carried out to
the highest standards
and is lifetime guaranteed
All advice can be given
on laws governing the
application of films to
motorvehicles (RTA Jan 2004)
Non metallic films used
so doesn’t effect any
electrical equipment
01246 456642
Glebe Industrial Estate, Whittington Valley Road,
Old Whittington, Chesterfield S41 9EY
www.direct-windscreens.net
email: directwindscreens01@gmail.com
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGE POINT
APPROVED
INSTALLERS
Charge point
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for homes,
workplaces and
public spaces.
Design, supply
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Electric cars are ENVIRONMENTALLY
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and are CHEAPER TO RUN than petrol
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You can also SAVE UP TO £350 on
charge point installations with
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Call us on
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or 07795 215853
Email enquiries@rapidev.co.uk
*Subject to certain criteria.
- Bodywork
- Repairs
- Service
With years of experience in the motor trade, we can offer everything you might need
for your vehicle specialising in professional paint repairs and bodywork.
Our DEALER QUALITY work includes PAINTWORK, BODYWORK and ACCIDENT
REPAIRS along with MOTS and SERVICING and all other aspects of VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.
The only Garage in Dronfield that is a member of Derbyshire Trusted Trader!
Unit 2B - Dronfield Industrial Estate - Callywhite Lane - Dronfield - S18 2XR
01246 292806 www.jeepers-keepers.co.uk
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IF you’re considering buying a 4x4 pick-up truck, you perhaps don’t realise just
how fortunate you are, living where you do.
For just down the road, close to Whittington Moor roundabout, are the
premises of MD Vehicles, specialists in offering smart, clean, used vehicles at
the right price.
Proprietor Mark Duesbury takes exceptional pride in keeping his customers
happy with the quality of his 4x4 pick-ups and also the friendly, yet
professional, sales service and support he provides.
That’s the reason his business - established 19 years ago - attracts buyers
from throughout the region, across the Pennines and as far afield as Inverness,
Glasgow and Kent.
Mark has a vast knowledge of the market and he is happy to pass on the
benefit of his expertise to potential customers.
Fifty per cent of his vehicles are snapped up by business users, the other half
are bought by people who simply want to own one of these great-looking,
exciting to drive, 4x4s.
A61
Brimington Rd Nrth MDV
Sheffield Rd
A61
4x4 pick-up centre of excellence
MD Vehicles
Brimington Road North
Whittington Moor
Chesterfield
S41 9AP
They are big favourites with folk who enjoy a countryside lifestyle: equestrian
enthusiasts, dog owners and other fans of the great outdoors. 4x4 pick-up
trucks, although commercial vehicles, are now classed as crossover vehicles and
are more popular in the UK than ever before and appeal to people of all ages.
Said Mark, from Chesterfield: “I source stock that covers everyone’s needs and
all vehicles are in tip-top condition and come with a full service history.”
For added peace of mind, much of the stock is under manufacturer’s warranty.
Being classed as commercial vehicles, 4x4 pick-ups have tax advantages for
many owners and Mark has the answers to all your questions.
Part-exchange deals are welcome and the business accepts all major credit
and debit cards. Finance can also be arranged.
To discover more and to view the current range of vehicles, either head to the
website www.mdvehicles.co.uk or, better still, inspect them close up by paying
a visit to Mark’s premises. The opening times are: Monday to Friday 9.30-5pm,
Saturday until 4pm.
Call: 01246 261474
Visit: www.mdvehicles.co.uk
MOTs
£35
DRONFIELD AUTOCARE
Tel: 01246 411540
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Where
cars
are the
stars
A unique driving experience offers people the opportunity to take a trip down memory lane
M
EMORIES of being in their dads’ cars took ‘Top
Gear’ hosts Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff
and Chris Harris back to their youth in a recent
episode.
Two of the cars featured in episode 30 of the new series –
Flintoff’s Ford Cortina and McGuniness’ Ford Fiesta – are now
available for a spin around the Drive Dad’s Car private route.
Part of the Great British Car Journey attraction which is now
open near Matlock, Drive Dad’s Car offers people the
opportunity to relive their youth and get behind the wheel of
WHERE WILL THE ROAD LEAD YOU?
Here at AFP Motorhomes we have been hiring
motorhomes and campers to the public since 2010.
As keen campers ourselves we know what it takes
to make a great camping trip. As such the each
vehicle comes equipped with is everything you need
for a great getaway whatever the season.
Government safety guidelines are in place to ensure
the safety of customers and staff.
more than 30 iconic British cars.
In what was an emotional segment in the show, the presenters
recalled car journeys with their fathers in their respective cars.
And it is memories like Flintoff’s – who, on the programme, told
how his parents slept in their Cortina as they could not afford to
stay in hotels when he was away playing cricket as a child - that
are guaranteed to be invoked at Drive Dad’s Car.
The Cortina and Fiesta are just two of more than 30 British
designed and made cars between 1930 – 1990 that are
available to take out for a spin at the Great British Car Journey
attraction.
From the Austin Seven and Morris Minor to the original Mini
and Ford Escort, you can experience the old car smell, wind
down windows, hand-crafted wooden dashboards and analogue
driving experience of times gone by with Drive Dad’s Car.
The driving experience and visitor attraction is the brainchild of
founder Richard Usher. Former owner of Auto Windscreens and
Blyton Park Circuit, Usher believes there is nothing else like
Drive Dad’s Car and the recent Top Gear programme proves
there is demand for a trip down memory lane.
He explained: “Britain was at the forefront of motoring for 100
years. Our cars changed the world and remain iconic to this day.
They were distinctive in their design and love them or loathe
them, simply getting behind the wheels of these cars evokes a
wave of nostalgia.”
The Great British Car Journey features more than 150 classic
British cars in the family-friendly exhibition. Visitors will be taken
on an interactive journey through the golden years of British car
design and manufacturing from the 1930s-90s using a unique
audio-visual device.
The attraction is at Derwent Works, Ambergate.
Richard Usher
346 Brightside, Sheffield, S9 2SP
Tel: 0114 261 0522
afpmotorhomes.co.uk
Family-Run Business
Also offering Servicing, MOTs and Warranty Work
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Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Specialists
Alloy Wheel Refurbishments
Scuffs/Dents Custom Paint and
Bodywork Accident Damage
Insurance Work
Courtesy Car Available
We will pay your excess
10% DISCOUNT WHEN QUOTING DRONFIELD EYE
Call Andy on: 01246 291051
Unit 16, Callywhite Lane Industrial Estate,
Dronfield, S18 2XR.
Open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL
• All Makes
• Diagnostics
• Repairs
• Servicing
• MOT
(Cars & Light Vans)
• Aircon
• Clutches
• Exhausts
• Tyres
• Diesel
Specialist
• Land Rover
Specialist
Here for all of your
SERVICING and MOT
requirements
Chesterfield
VW Specialist
Your local Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda & Seat specialist
SERVICING
BRAKES
CAMBELTS
REPAIRS
COLLECTION AND
DELIVERY FROM
DRONFIELD
Unit 77-79, Avenue 5, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Chesterfield S41 0SN
Tel: 07846 533196 email: info@chesterfieldvwspecialist.co.uk
www.chesterfieldvwspecialist.co.uk
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www.carrepairsheffield.co.uk
LTD
ACCIDENT REPAIR SPECIALISTS
One of Sheffield’s best independent, family-run
garages providing competitive quotations for any
kind of work you need:
• Car damage repair
• Damage and paintless dent removal
• Crash and accident repair
• Paintwork and scratch repair
• Dent repair
• Alloy wheels repair
welcoming back all our customers
old and new!
Thank you for supporting us
in these difficult times!
Victoria Garage,
658 Abbeydale Road,
Sheffield,
S7 2BB
Tel: 0114 249 4883
johnbee-ltd@btconnect.com
MIKE BARLOW
MOTORCYCLE TRAINING
• Friendly instructor
• Over 30 years experience
• Beginners courses
• CBT Compulsory Basic Training
• DAS Direct Access Training
• Progressive Access
• Back to biking refresher courses
• Advanced training
• Enhanced Rider Scheme
• All levels and ages
• 50cc, 125cc, 500cc and 600cc
hire machines
• Instructor to rider radios
• Fluorescent jackets
Beech Works, Stubley Hollow, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1PN
(MOBILE): 07768 340340 TEL: 01246 411777
email: mike@mbmotorcycletraining.co.uk
www.mbmotorcycletraining.co.uk
If you’re in the
MOTOR TRADE
promote your business
in Dronfield Eye
01246 416027
A local company that cares about you!
Europa Crash Centre is a family run, industry renowned body, paint and repair company based in Dronfield.
They are a approved insurance repair centre working with some of the biggest insurance
companies, including the likes of Admiral, Quote Me Happy, Aviva and Zenith.
If you are not with one of Europa Crash Centre’s approved insurance companies
but choose to use them to repair your vehicle, they will offer you
a £200 excess reduction.
In addition Europa Crash Centre work with many major car dealerships in the
area including Stoneacre Chesterfield, Evans Halshaw and more. Drivers
of Citroen, Kia, Peugeot, Vauxhall or Hyundai vehicles will retain their paint
manufacturer’s warranty if Europa Crash Centre carry out their repair.
The company offer a personal service from your initial contact. There
is a full delivery and collection service and courtesy cars are available.
Remember, you can choose where your vehicle is repaired!
The law states that you are not forced to us the garage that your
insurance company states and you do not have to get two quotes.
Europa Crash Centre can repair your vehicle no matter who you are insured with.
Europa Crash Centre
Unit 1, Callywhite Lane,
Dronfield, S18 2XP
T: 01246 292 261
E: info@europacrashcentre.com www.europacrashcentre.com
Open
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
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OUR BUSINESS
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Whether you need an MOT, tyres or a major
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Situated on Stand Park across from Chesterfield FC’s Technique Stadium, we have modern workshops equipped with the very latest technology for all your automotive needs.
Visit to see why we're the garage of choice for thousands of drivers across the East Midlands & why over 7000 customers have rated us as Excellent on review site TrustPilot.
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TEL: DARREN ON 01246 590756
MOB: 07785 568368
www.dgtvandaerials.co.uk
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGE POINT
APPROVED INSTALLERS
Charge point installations for
homes, workplaces & public spaces
Design, supply and maintenance
SAVE UP TO £350 on charge
point installations with the OLEV
Homecharge Scheme*.
Call us on 01246 291 404
or 07795 215853
*Subject to certain criteria.
Email enquiries@rapidev.co.uk Website www.rapidev.co.uk
DRONFIELD DOMESTIC
CLEANING
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
Free estimates
CALL 07972 934768
Friendly, professional service
One off cleans to regular visits
Dale Montague
Electrical LTD
DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
PAT TESTING • INSPECTION & TESTING • MAINTENANCE
Certified for Electrical Vehicle Charging Points
Part of the Government Grant Scheme
T 01246 453094
M 07891 217981
E Dalemontagueelectrical@outlook.com
www.DME-LTD.co.uk
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: 0114 2472476
Mobile: 07932612472

Internal Joinery Specialist
Kitchens - Storage Solutions - Balustrading
Doors - Flooring - Skirting - Stud Work
All aspects of Joinery - No job too small!
NATHAN TAYLOR 07795 966240
LANDSCAPES &
BUILDING
SERVICES
Tarmac Driveways
Drop Kerbs
Fencing
Patios
Brickwork
Landscaping
Fully insured with
references available
For a FREE Consultation & No Obligation Quote
Call Lewis 01246 380859 or 07960 204766
www.whitepeakpaving.co.uk
CITY GARAGE DOORS
Over 15 years experience
Free phone
0800 2461191
Land line
01246 912102
Electric operators
fitted to existing
doors from £295
www.citygaragedoorservices.co.uk
E: sales@citygaragedoorservices.co.uk
All major manufacturers available:
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AUTOMATION
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on site survey
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smarter electrics
Video Doorbells
Cameras & CCTV
Thermostats
EV Chargers
Smart Lights & Audio
Domesc Electrics
Local Business working in Dronfield & Surrounding Area to Deliver Smarter Secure Homes.
Please call or email for a FREE Quote.
tel : 07917 624977
www.smarterelectrics.co.uk
dan@smarterelectrics.co.uk
Manufacturer
approved
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
Electrician
Fully Insured
Rewires
Mains Boards
Outdoor Power
New Builds
Extensions
Fault Finding
CCTV
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Working safely during COVID-19
watson
electrical
M 07717 030367 T 01246 859722
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. Prompt Reliable Service
MOB: 07790 960 903
Andrew Tomlin
Ex British Gas Engineer Reg. 195733
Services:
Full/part rewires
Extensions
Extra sockets/lights
Fault finding
Testing
TOP DOGUE ELECTRICS
Domestic & Commercial
Electrical Services
01246 628151
07799975910
www.topdogue.com
GEM
CLEANING SERVICES
- Windows
- Conservatory Roofs
- PVC Guttering
- Cladding
- Fascias and Soffits
Cleaned
No job
too small
Tel
07717
053993
jim.cosgrove28@gmail.com
DRONFIELD GROUNDWORKS
Graham 07943829481
Tarmac Specialist
Driveways - Drop Curbs
Patios - Landscaping
Block Paving - Fencing
Over 38 years experience
Free Quote - no obligation
Pro Plumb
Boiler Service from £55
Easy Book online or call
● New boilers comes with 10-12 years Guarantee
● Free Quotes ● Boiler Repairs ● Toilet / Taps
● Heang ● Bathroom installaon including ling
● Boiler cover plans pay monthly ● Flushing
01246 206010
See our reviews or book www.proplumb.info
205728
Norton based Tree Surgeons
providing all tree and garden
services.
Fully insured, qualified and
experienced.
07462 318937
01246 290860
leestreesandgardenservices@gmail.com
Facebook.com/LeesTreesandGardenServices
Lee Dickson
Plastering and
Painting Services
Free Quotations
Mob: 07917 445092
email: lennono1980@hotmail.co.uk

Town & County
Decorators
Quality interior and exterior
commercial and domestic
painter and decorator
Over 20 years experience
Phone Steve on 07532 131150
PROCHECK
ELECTRICAL
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
CALL NOW FOR
A FREE QUOTE
ROB
07735 092433
DAN
07842 155075
greengianttreecare15@gmail.com
FOR A PROFESSIONAL JOB
WHERE QUALITY COUNTS
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
ALL BATHROOM & KITCHEN WORK
CENTRAL HEATING WORK
SMALL JOBS UNDERTAKEN
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED
CLEAN & RELIABLE
CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE
01246 411987 or 07816 867959
ECKINGTON ROAD, COAL ASTON, DRONFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S18 3AW
Alfa Gas Services Ltd
Heating and Plumbing Engineer
Highly experienced ex British Gas engineer, specialising
in boiler fault finding, diagnostics and system design.
Boiler servicing and repairs
Central heating
Power flushing
Plumbing
Dave Arnill - 07751399675
info@alfagasservices.co.uk
www.alfagasservices.co.uk
Gas safety checks
Landlord certificates
Cooker and fire servicing
Gas leak detection
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

NEAR OR FAR, FULL VAN OR SINGLE ITEMS
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Dronfield
All delivery work considered.
House moves, single items and last minute panic jobs too!
Best to call Alan on
07 707 919 543
One or two man service.
Stewart Elliott
Bodyworks
Specialists in:
• metallic & solid colour
merging • Repairs • Scratches
*FREE
ESTIMATES*
Unit 3, Bath Works, Mill Lane
Dronfield S18 2XL
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AM Painting & Decorating
of Dronfield
Are you looking to change or update
your home or business decoration?
Friendly, reliable, quality service
Internal & external work
Multi-room discounts
Free quotations available
Contact Alex on
07827 966365/01246 917631
LUMLEC
Electrical
All aspects of electrical and
security system works undertaken
Sam Lumley sam@lumlec.co.uk
01246 518206 71 Coniston Road
07530 903259
Dronfield
Dronfield’s No.1
Valley Airport Services
est.14 years
Now offering a 9 seater mini bus
Dronfield’s largest airport service
Friendly - Reliable - Prompt
01246 291147
07958 370979
Start your holiday off with a smile!

Garage
Utility
RWP
Kitchen
Dining
Bathroom
CL -155
IL -375
Lounge
FFL 000
Study
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
RWP
SVP
RWP
CL -310
IL -630
Units 4-7
875 Sheffield Road
Sheepbridge
Chesterfield
S41 9EF
01246 455863
Your local, friendly garage
Established over 20 years
All makes and models
MOT centre - MOTs £35
FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS
www.excelautomotives.co.uk
NIGEL’S HEDGE & CONIFER SERVICES
• HEDGES TRIMMED
• CONIFERS TRIMMED
• CONIFERS TOPPED • WEEDING
• SUPPLY & FIT FENCING
• 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
A
M 07967362225
A
W jmkconsultancy.co.uk
E james.kemp@jmkconsultancy.co.uk
phdecorating@btinternet.com
paulhobsondecorating.com
Paul Hobson Decorating
established 1995
Established 1993
• Building and joinery
• Extensions
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• General home improvements
• All trades catered for
• Trusted trader
• Fully insured
• References available
• Dronfield based company
Tel: 01246 290131 Mob: 07957 221920
www.ashwoodderbyshire.co.uk
Professional, friendly and affordable
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
Daytime
07966 577104
PRINTER SERVICE & REPAIRS
HOME VISITS AVAILABLE
• Fast and efficient
• 24 hour helpline & call out
• No obligation free quote
• New or refurbished equipment available
• Over 30 years experience
Tel: 01246 291 729
Mob: 07939 962946
Email: glenn@startkey.co.uk
www.officeequipmentrepairs.co.uk
07532 696486
01246 413306
www.A1roofinguk.co.uk
Established, family-run business with over 20 years experience.
Complete range of roofing and roofline services including:
• Roof replacements
• Chimney repairs/rebuilds
• Flat roofs
• Roof cleaning
• EPDM
• Guttering repairs
• Rubber flat roofs
• Exterior painting
• Roof repairs
• Lead work
Swift House, High Street, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3UX
T 01246 888850 M 07428 809 656 A1roofing122@gmail.com
Are you looking for a cleaner??
Then call the professionals today!
We specialise in: One off spring cleans,
Home/office cleans, Weekly/fortnightly,
Holiday lets/rentals, Student accomodation,
Site cleaning, restaurant/shop cleans.
Times to suit you - Fully qualified and cossh registered staff.
All cleaning chemicals supplied if needed.
Visit our Facebook page @dusterbusterscleaning for more details

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Dronfield Street
A B C D
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2
Dronfield’s beautiful Cliffe Park at Callywhite Lane
Dron Woodhouse
3
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Carr Lane
Mews
Barnes
Gardens
Gosforth
Fields
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Lindup Rd
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Gosforth Valley
4
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Glen Vale
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Dronfield
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Dronfield Directory 2021
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EYE
Coal Aston
Shaw
Street
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St Philip’s
Church
§
Super
market
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MEDICAL
CENTRE &
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Super
market
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Hall
Barn
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Forge §
Dronfield
Station
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Holmesdale
§
Highdale
Fold
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§
Hilltop
(Unsuitable
for Vehicles)
(Unmade
Road)
(No Vehicular Access)
§
Hallowes
Dronfield area
defibrillators
indicated
§
For fuller S18 listing
of defibrillator
locations see P127.

Dronfield Directory 2021
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 Gardens 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
Carr Lane Mews C3
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
146
Curzon Avenue
D
Dalbury Road
Dale Road
Derwent Close
Derwent Road
Devonshire Close
Draycott Place
Drury Lane
Dyche Lane
E
E5
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
New homes at Barnes Gardens
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
Lindup Road C3
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
Wentworth 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

MANAGED
OFFICE SPACE!
Velocity Point, Wreakes Wreaks Lane, lane, S18 1PN
High quality office space, various sizes available; 1 – 20 person.
Facilities:
Meeting/Conference rooms
Kitchen and breakout areas on
each floor
Gym & Showers
Warehouse storage space
Location: Wreakes Lane, Dronfield.
Fulfilment and daily postal and
carrier collections
High Speed fibre Broadband
Multi Extension Phone System with
call handling if required.
Just minutes away from Sainsbury’s, Cafes and the Dronfield by-pass with an easy
connection to the M1
Come and have a look round we are happy to discuss your requirements with our
flexible approach to meet most needs
Telephone: 01246 291100
email: Info@velocitypoint.co.uk

29 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XA
01246 291 330 dronfield@whitegates.co.uk