CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS NEWS IN AND AROUND CHESTERFIELD
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Still Time To Consult On Youth Services
Tuesday 21st February 2012 There is still time to have your say on the future of Derbyshire's youth services as Derbyshire County Council is running a ten-week consultation - ending March 18th - to ask local people, youth activity users, staff, and partner organisations to give their views on proposed changes to the way youth activities are offered.
Under the proposals the authority would: continue to provide professionally qualified youth workers to support vulnerable young people and families facing difficulties; no longer provide front-line activities for teenagers and it would close youth clubs and the mobile service; support voluntary, independent and community groups which already provide most activities; set up a Youth Activities Grants scheme to support new projects, voluntary, community and independent groups; review youth centres to transfer or dispose of the buildings. READ MORE...
Chesterfield Young Athletes Champions For 2nd Year Running
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Chesterfield Athletics Club were crowned champions of the Derbyshire Mini Sportshall League for the second successive year, after the final match at Queens Park Sports Centre.
This was achieved in the most emphatic style by winning all the six age-group trophies.
Match result: Chesterfield 543 points, Amber Valley 302, Derby 148. Final League table: Chesterfield 36pts, Amber Valley 30, Derby 24. READ MORE...
Memories Required Please...
Monday 20th February 2012 This Year marks the 80th anniversary celebrations for the 1932 Kinder Scout 'mass trespass' in which 5 ramblers were jailed and a new, updated book on the protest is being published.
The Chesterfield Post has been contacted to ask If readers have friends or relations who were involved in the trespass as the publishers would like to include their names and memories in the book. Why did they take part? What did they remember about the day? Did they come up against the keepers or did they make their way to the top unopposed? If you can help please contact: Keith Warrender at Willow Publishing, 36 Moss Lane ,Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 6SZ. Tel 0161 980 2633
Chesterfield In Running To Lead UK In Global 'Switch Off'
Sunday 19th February 2012 One local cub group hopes to lead the way this year as famous landmarks join hundreds of businesses, communities and homes across the country as they switch off at 8.30pm to mark WWF's Earth Hour.
Susie Frenzel, from Chesterfield, has put forward Chesterfield's 1st Inkersall Cubs to lead the UK switch off and win a cash fund from the Official Partner, MORE TH>N to add sparkle to their event.
In a bid to lead the UK switch off in style and be crowned WWF's Champion Community for Earth Hour 2012, Susie would like to hold an entire weekend of activities around the theme of the Rainforest and Earth Hour, including spending time around a campfire. READ MORE...
Chesterfield Caledonian Assoc Talk, With Susan Mallinson
Thursday 16th February 2012
Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association is hosting a talk by Susan Mallinson L.G.S.M. and you'd be very welcome to attend.
Susan Mallinson L.G.S.M is a gifted and talented lady, and Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association are thrilled that Susan has accepted the Association's invitation to speak at their next meeting on Saturday 18th February 2012, 7.30pm at Walton Village Centre, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield. The cost is £3 per person (to cover costs) please bring your own food and drinks for refreshments. READ MORE...
Derbyshire County Success For Young Athletes
Tuesday 14th February 2012 Chesterfield AC's Tasmin Boam, representing Derbyshire Dales, added the Schools' gold medal to her Derbyshire club title when she won the Inter-Girls race at the recent County Schools' Cross-Country Championships held at Mount St Mary's College, Spinkhill.
Despite being in the lower half of the age-group, she beat a number of older, more experienced rivals to head the 30-strong field at the finish.
Team-mate Lauren Davies-Beckett (Chesterfield) came in Bronze Medal position, as did Nathan Staniford (High Peak) in the Inter-Boys race. READ MORE...
Green Grants Up For Grabs
Wednesday 8th February 2012 Groups and organisations wanting to start projects that benefit their environment are being urged by Derbyshire County Council to apply for a Greenwatch Action Grant.
The grants provide up to £500 for projects like allotments, nature conservation and environmental education projects and local recycling and energy-saving schemes.
Applications are invited from non-profit-making groups based in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) such as natural history groups, schools, community groups or parish councils. READ MORE...
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Talk - Living With Barn Owls
Monday 6th February 2012 The next Local Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Group event of 2012 is a talk entitled 'Living With Barn Owls'. This will take place on Tuesday 14th February at 7.30 pm.
Allan and Sylvia Williams will present a talk and show their DVD film called 'Living with Barn Owls', made on their private nature reserve 'Team Valley Meadow'. Held at The Parish Centre, Annunciation Church, Spencer St, Chesterfield S40 4SD, entrance is £2.50 including refreshments. There'll also be a raffle. All are welcome.
Please also note the following dates for your diaries: 13th March, 'Brown Hares in the Derbyshire Dales'; 10th April, 'Life in the Darkness'; 19th May, Guided Walk, Hopton Quarry and; 16th June, Guided Walk, Birkinshaw's Hill Farm
Chesterfield Caledonians Celebrate 'Fantastic' Burns' Night
Tuesday 24th January 2012 Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association held their Annual Burns' Dinner and Dance on Saturday 21st January 2012 at the Chesterfield Hotel, celebrating 253 years since the birth of Robert Burns, with 67 members and guests attending.
President Mark Macartney welcomed the company which included the Mayor of Chesterfield, Councillor Peter Barr and Deputy Mayoress Mrs Diane Parsons, Committee Member Mrs Ellen Kinch said grace.
The haggis was piped in by piper Alastair Horsburgh ... READ MORE...
First Narrowboat On New Staveley Canal Basin
Monday 23rd January 2012 Dozens of delighted spectators welcomed the John Varley onto Staveley Town Basin on Friday. It was the first canal boat onto the new basin. In fact it was the first canal boat on this stretch for over fifty years.
The canal had been derelict for years and then open cast mining had taken place on the site. It was partly recovered when the new Staveley Relief Road was completed two years ago. Over the last eleven months, contractors have been building the basin itself.
For years, the Chesterfield Canal Trust's volunteer Work Party... READ MORE...
Chesterfield Chinese Association New Year Celebrations
Wednesday 18th January 2012 The Chesterfield Chinese Association celebrates Chinese New Year for 2012, the Year of the Dragon, on Tuesday 31st January 6:30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at the Winding Wheel Chesterfield.
Events will include a
Lion Dance, Chinese Folk Dancing, Ballet, Modern Dance and Singers.
Admission is by ticket only and is £15 for Non Members or £10 for Adult Members, Children under 11 years old £8 and Over 65's also £8. The ticket price includes, Chinese New Year Dinner and Entry to the Prize Draw. READ MORE...
Burns Supper Celebrations
Monday 16th January 2012 Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association are holding their Annual Burns Supper Celebration at Chesterfield Hotel on Saturday 21st January 2012.
The evening will consist of a four course meal with coffee, whisky for the toasts, a Scottish Band to play for dancing, the traditional Address to the Haggis, The Toast to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns, the Toast to the Lasses and the Response by the Lasses.
Dancing will begin when the toasts are finished and continue... READ MORE...
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Talk Sunshine And Madeira
Wednesday 4th January 2012 The first Local Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Group event of 2012 is a talk entitled 'Madeira - Island of Eternal Sunshine'. This will take place on Tuesday 10th January at 7.30 pm.
Tony Pioli captures the beauty of this island of flowers known as the 'Jewel of the Atlantic' through his breathtaking photographs.
The Parish Centre, Annunciation Church, Spencer St, Chesterfield S40 4SD is the venue, and the entrance fee is £2.50 including refreshments. All are welcome.
Please note the following dates for your diaries: 14th February, 'Living with Barn Owls', 13th March, 'Brown Hares in the Derbyshire Dales', 10th April, 'Life in the Darkness'.
Brass Band At The Hub
Friday 23rd December 2011
Woodhouse Prize Band gave a concert at Hollingwood Hub on Saturday morning. Lots of people came to enjoy a mixture of rousing carols and more modern tunes, along with a raffle and tombola.
The Band was formed in 1853 and was originally called Handsworth Woodhouse, but soon became Woodhouse Band when the two parishes split. The 'Prize' was added after winning many contests. They even beat Black Dyke Mills, albeit in the late 1800's! They are very proud of being a village Band and are totally self supporting, receiving no sponsorship of any kind. READ MORE...
Top Guiding Accolade For Chesterfield Woman
Wednesday 21st December 2011 Stephanie Jackson-Horner, from Chesterfield, has shown she is leading the way after receiving Girlguiding UK's top accolade, the coveted Queen's Guide Award.
The award was presented to Stephanie by Baroness Smith of Basildon - herself a former Brownie - at a special ceremony held at the House of Lords in London on Thursday 1st December.
Young women from around the UK joined Stephanie in receiving their Queen's Guide Award. READ MORE...
Old Whittington Youth Group Celebrates Big Lottery Investment
Thursday 24th November 2011 The Old Whittington Recreation Ground Youth Empowerment Project celebrated last Friday when it received £190,081 from Big Lottery Fund's Reaching Communities programme.
Toby Perkins, Labour Member of Parliament for Chesterfield, handed over the cheque at the Old Whittington Miner's Welfare Community Resource Centre when he met to discuss the group's plans for the capital as it continues to do excellent work with local young people.
The Youth Empowerment Project is a continuation... READ MORE...
Scottish Themed Evening In Chesterfield
Friday 14th October 2011 Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association are holding their Annual Scottish Evening in Walton Village Centre on Saturday 22nd October, commencing at 7.30pm.
So why not come along and see what transpires! You never know, you might be pleasantly surprised at what is on offer - maybe a little poem, song, joke or story, or maybe even a little light hearted quiz, you may even wish to offer your own contribution.
Not to mention Haggis, neeps and tatties to get you in the mood... READ MORE...
