What's on in Chapel-en-le-Frith
and other Villages in the Parish

 Details of events in the Town and other Villages in the Parish, but please note we are unable to
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or email: martinguy@aol.com
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Dove Holes Village Carnival & Fete Day

Saturday 23^rd August 2008

“Putting Dove Holes back on the social map!”

There is now a website at www.doveholes.net for everyone to sign up for email newsletters to keep up to date with whats happening in Dove Holes. Please visit soon and sign up.  This has kindly been created and hosted by designedbydove.co.uk – your local home for website design and hosting.  This site will eventually be a catchall site for all Dove Holes residents , businesses and groups to get details of events and news to the Village, and further afield.  However for the next few months we will use it mainly to advertise and organise the Dove Carnival.

The procession will begin at about 1pm now from Katies Diner, and continue along Halsteads to the end of the village.   We have already had 12 promises for floats, including the Dove Brass Band, The Robinson’s Steam Wagon and various banger cars.  BUT, we have room for more!  Do You know any group who may want to enter a float/wagon or group of walkers? Get them in touch with us as soon as possible – lets face it the more the merrier! 

Stalls – games – competitions – snacks and drinks – fairground rides – during the afternoon at the Community Ground there are already tombolas, soft toy games, Pet Show, Welly Wanging, hook a frog, rocket launch, Tug of War, Stalls and Face painting. 

Any group who wants to hold a stall, or run a game etc, needs to get in touch as soon as possible to book a spot.

Carnival King – The King (and nominations are coming in thick and fast) will be treated as such all day.     He will be carried at the head of the procession on his throne, and will be judging various competitions through the day, and as stated, will also be deciding how to spend his “Kings Ransom” in the Village. You can have your input into this on the form below, and if you haven’t made a nomination yet do so quickly……..

Competitions – There will be various competitions, the main ones being :-  BEST FANCY DRESS WALKER / BEST FLOAT / BEST COMMERCIAL VEHICLE / KING’S CHOICE BEST OVERALL / BEST DECORATED HOUSE IN VILLAGE (to be announced on the day - apply below so we don’t miss you!) / DOG SHOW (best in show-best 6 legs- waggiest tail- most obedient) sponsored by Trophy pet foods. 

There will be a prize in each category chosen by the King and the committee.

Carboot –  we will hold a carboot sale on Sunday 17^th Aug from 7AM – noon on the hardcore at the Community Ground.   Cost will be £5 per car and proceeds will go to the Carnival fund.

Contact either Sally on 07834922133 or Simon on 07718269703 or email si@simonaxford.com for further information about anything to do with the Carnival.

DOVE HOLES JAZZ FESTIVAL

JULY 4th, 5th & 6th

WELL DRESSING 2008

 
July 5th to July 12th all five dressings will be on display in the town.

Sunday 6th July - 12.00 noon Blessing of the Wells
 will take place on the Town Hall frontage.

The overall theme this year is “All the World’s a Stage”.
To see how each group interprets this theme, take a tour of the five dressings during the first week of July.

PROMS IN THE PARK

SUMMER PICNIC CONCERT
AT THE MEMORIAL PARK

SUNDAY AUGUST 31st 2008 AT 3.00PM
featuring the world-famous

FODEN'S BAND

International Masters Champions 2007

Conductor: the imitable GARY CUTT

Hear some of the nation's finest brass players in a brilliant popular concert
with a Last Night of the Proms finale.

Proceeds in aid of Blythe House Hospice and the Cool2playbrass Youth education project of the Chapel Town Band.

PARK OPEN FROM 12.30pm for PICNICS, FUN and GAMES.

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS, PICNIC HAMPERS, FLAGS AND SINGING VOICES!

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM HALL'S MICA HARDWARE, STOCKS CAFE AND PEAK PRESS AND ON THE GATE: £5.00 (OAP'S £4.50, CHILDREN FREE)

OR TEL: 01298 812262

Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Band
(established 1882)

The Town Band meets every Tuesday at the bandroom on Willow Drive, Chapel-en-le-Frith from 8.00 to 9.30 pm.  The junior band, SK23 Brass, meets on Saturdays at the bandroom from 12 noon to 1 pm.  In the spring it is hoped to form a beginners’ band, Brass Monkeys, who will also meet on Saturdays.  Private tuition on a one-to-one basis takes place through the week.  New players are always welcome – please contact Aidan Howgate on 01298 214459.

The band has a long history in the town, and has recently celebrated its 125^th anniversary with a concert at Chapel-en-le-Frith Methodist Church.  Its current aims are to encourage the musical development of its players, with particular emphasis on the junior section; to take part in a regional contest in March 2008; and to raise funds for more instruments and the refurbishment of the band room.

For more information, please contact Ave Spencer  by email at
avebrass@cbits.net.

President:                                Robert J Mulholland

Vice-President:                       Gordon Booth

Chairman:                                Alan Gray

Musical Director:                     Aidan Howgate

Treasurer:                                Emma Hartle

Engagement Secretary:         Claire Spong

General Secretary:       Ave Spencer

The brass band has been part of the cultural life of Chapel-en-le-Frith probably for at least 150 years since the middle of the 19th Century when the standardisation of instrumentation was adopted by groups of brass musicians in the towns and villages of the North of England. In later years, the brass band movement swept across the British Isles and eventually to many countries around the world where it thrives today

Groups of musicians, playing brass, reed and string instruments, provided music for services in Churches and at community social functions in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the earlier centuries. However, it is believed that a particular group of brass players which had provided music at Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Church formed themselves into the Town Band in 1882 when their services were no longer required at the church following the installation of the organ.

Brass bands were hugely popular sources of entertainment in the 19th century and it is often said that there were some 40,000 in existence in Britain around 1900. In the early part of the 20th century, a number of bands were active in and around Chapel-en-le-Frith, including the Town Band and the Volunteer Band, and there were also bands in Castleton, Chinley and Bugsworth, as well as Whaley Bridge, Dove Holes, Peak Dale and Fairfield. There was great rivalry between the bands and there are stories of competitions between them, which involved playing while marching up the steep cobbled incline of Church Brow.

In 2004 the Band, under the musical direction of Aidan Howgate, a graduate of University of Salford music faculty, introduced a Cool2playbrass education project aimed at strengthening membership and encouraging young people to take up brass playing. A junior band called SK23 has been formed along with a learners group called Brass Monkeys. Already young learners have graduated to the senior band.

Supported By:  The University of Derby, Buxton

THE BOYS’ BRIGADE

1st CHAPEL - EN - LE - FRITH COMPANY

Juniors Recruitment Drive

We are trying to recruit a few more Juniors at the moment. If you know of any neighbours, friends or relatives who would enjoy the BB especially in the 8-11 age group encourage them to come along.

For further information contact: Peter Goddard Tel 01484 716 970  

THE BUXTON AND HIGH PEAK ART SOCIETY

Meets every Monday afternoon at the Dove Holes Community Centre. Members enjoy demonstrations and workshops by many well known local artists as well as developing their own style.
During the summer months of July and August group visits to various locations are made for outdoor painting sessions.

For further information Tel: 07963 714793 - Vera Whyatt

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH CIVIC SOCIETY

Chapel-en-le-Frith Amenity Society was formed in 1977 with the object of preserving and enhancing the best features of the town. 

Further aims of the Society are:
To stimulate public interest in the town and to instil a sense of civic pride. 
To preserve buildings of aesthetic or historic interest. 
To revive and maintain contacts with our cultural heritage, and to eliminate and prevent ugliness whether from bad design or by neglect.

An award scheme is run by the Society and plaques and certificates are presented which acknowledges anyone who makes a good job renovating  or enhancing a property anywhere in the town or surroundings.

Contact - Brian Aries Tel:01298 815291 Email: brian.aries@btinternet.com

THE HEARSE HOUSE INFORMATION CENTRE NOW HAS A TELEPHONE!

07807 399857

PLEASE USE THIS NUMBER FOR TOURIST INFORMATION & ALL
 ANSWERING SERVICE MESSAGES WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE

Derbyshire County Council
Chapel Adult Centre Education Centre

Long Lane
Chapel-en-le-Frith
High Peak
SK23 0TQ
Tel: 01298 811896
Email: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Why not come along to Chapel Town Hall on Monday evenings
at 8.00pm and join in the singing and become a member?

By becoming a 'Friend of Chapel Ladies Choir'
your subscription will be used to help Choir funds support local youngsters and musicians and encourage them to take part in our concerts, which is one of the aims of the Choir.

For further information

Contact: Margaret Cooper
Tel: 01298 814015
 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH W. I.

All Meetings start at 7.30pm in the Town Hall

Chapel W.I. is part of the Derbyshire and National Federation of Women's Institutes.
We are a friendly group of women who enjoy our monthly meetings with interesting speakers.
We also have outings and meet with our local Kinder Group twice yearly.
Derbyshire Federation has two meetings a year where the speakers are always well known people.

If you feel interested to join us please phone Jean, our President, on 01298 813514

THE CHURCHES TOGETHER
are representatives of the Methodist,
Anglican, Catholic and Congregational churches.

"We respect the historic traditions of each church whilst seeking to promote: 
Service in the Community
Worship
Fellowship
And Understanding
Amongst Christians of all denominations founded on the wider unity we all share in Jesus Christ"

Every year Christmas and Easter cards are printed and delivered
to every home in Chapel.
Lent Lunches are provided and enjoyed at the Town Hall
Lent Groups, a Barn Dance, Quiet meal with a guest speaker and a week Long Holiday Club for youngsters are some of
the events organised.
If you would like to know more ring our Secretary on 813919

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris Men

Visit their website at:
www.jingle.plus.com/cmmindex.htm

for information or contact Phil Jupp on 01663 735387

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GARDENING CLUB

AIM

To produce the art and science of gardening in all it's aspects by means of regular monthly meetings, lectures, visits, demonstrations, socials and any other events as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Club and it's objectives.

All talks/slide shows are held at Chapel Town Hall commencing 7.30pm.  These are free to members of Chapel-en-le-frith Gardening Club. 

Entry fee for non-members is £1.00. 

For further information contact:
The Secretary, Maxine Bourne on 01663 750985

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GARDENING CLUB

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2008

Evening Outing to Lyme Park

(Members only)

Gardener’s Question Time 
Distinguished panel:
Tom Leigh – GM Radio; John Steedman, Fletcher Moss and Jeff Turner – Granada TV

Outing to Harrogate Flower Show

(Full day coach trip – members only)

Annual General Meeting and 
Hotpot Supper (Members only)

“Grow it, Pick it, Cook it and Eat it – Rebekah’s Veg”

A talk and demonstration by Yvonne and Peter Holden

 “Hardy Planters Winter Survival Kit”                              

A talk and slides by Don Witton

All talks/slide shows are held at Chapel Town Hall commencing 7.30pm. 
These are free to members of Chapel-en-le-frith Gardening Club.

Entry fee for non-members is £1.00 (except Gardeners’ Question Time - fee to be confirmed) 

For further details contact Maxine Bourne – 01663 750985

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH RAMBLING CLUB

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. PLEASE CONTACT JOHN BAILEY Tel: 01298 813422

COMMITTEE
Chairman - John Bailey 01298 813422  email: ecclesfield@onetel.com
Treasurer - John Griffith 01298 813353  email: griffith@celf.fsnet.co.uk
Secretary - Brian Bethune 01663 750507 email: brian@bbethune.fsnet.co.uk
Sheila Savage 01298 812280 email: sheilasavage@btopenworld.com
Norma Rothwell 0161 4392882 email: norma.rothwell@ntworld.com
 

CHAPEL PARK BOWLING CLUB

Memorial Park, Rowton Grange Road. Members of any age are welcome. The Club would be pleased to train anyone interested, arrange practice & could lead to playing in local leagues.
 Interested?
Contact numbers: 01298 813483,  813384 or 813789

                 CHAPEL CRICKET CLUB                       

Chapel-en-le-Frith Ground, Willow Drive off Rowton Grange Road.

Contact N Bradley on 01298 814314 or visit the website at www.chapelcc.com

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