UNDER THE EDGEINCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINEGREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE,

ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW

No. 176 September 2013 60P ISSN 1466-8211

Farming Notes September 2013We all know that changes take place over time but it was brought home to me just how much has changed when I saw an old photo of harvesting by the Cox family in the 1930s. It was hard manual work with everyone on the farm involved, gathering in the cut grass and loading it with pitchforks onto the horse-drawn wagon. Today, although they are still long working days,

The Cox family harvesting in the 1930s

it’s all about machinery and how to use it to your best advantage. The trusty horse and cart have been replaced by the tractor with the necessary attachments to do each job as efficiently as possible. A farmer still has to make the same decisions on when to cut and when to gather in the harvest but there are less people involved and you need more skills to maintain, repair and operate the farm apparatus. I think we all hark back to what seems to be those more romantic times when life moved more slowly and everyone enjoyed the fun of helping to bring in the harvest and it wasn’t just one person stuck in a tractor cab all day!Roger Cox

Photos: Courtesy The Cox family

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Great Longstone WI Weds. 4th September

monthly meeting information.Our speaker is Simon Unwin and his topic is the “Magpie Mine Murders”.Teas this month – Kath Skidmore and Joyce ScorahMystery Parcel – Sue Cooper

Trading Stall – Harvest produceC o m p e t i t i o n – A n a u t u m n arrangement in any media of your choice.All prospective new members and visitors welcome.Reminders for outings organised:-21st August – mystery tour courtesy of Eyam Community Transport followed by buffet super at The Crispin Inn.10th September – JCB factory tour and afternoon tea.Dawn Gregory

Sales last month were poor at a mere £296. However the autumn/winter catalogue is now with us which includes cards and other items for Christmas. One of particular interest is The Real Advent Calendar. We have grown familiar with The Real Easter Eggs which include information about the real meaning of Easter. Now for the first time we have something similar for Advent which not only contains fair trade chocolates, but also tells us what Christmas is really about. For every calendar sold 10p will be donated to the Children's Society.Other items to look out for in the new catalogue include the stocking fillers on p42, the olive wood carvings from Palestine on p16 and p52, and the beautiful tops and scarves from India (p24, 29, 30 and 35-37). Angels are always popular (p17/18) as are the numerous nativity sets.Please make a note now of the two Traidcraft Coffee Mornings at All Saints' Church, Bakewell on Oct 12th and Nov 9th,10.30 - 12noon, when you can view all the cards on offer and either buy them at the time or place an order. Peter Bird 01629 813087

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Found on the RECAbandoned at the playground, rescued by us after a few thunderstorms and now clean and dry and awaiting collection:1. A navy blue cap with a small skill and crossbones. F & F 9-13 years. Looks new.2. Beige raincoat with hood and drawstring waist. Matalan 10-11 years.Phone 640245 or call at house with conservatory by school back gate.

Old Harrow InnHaving put together a book about the White Lion (which can be seen at the pub), I am now trying to do the same for the Old Harrow Inn which used to be next door, for the present owners of Harrow House. Does anyone have old or not-so-old photos of the pub/house, or even old postcards with the building in the background? Fingers crossed.Angela Robinson 640245

Book LaunchAn invitation from local writer, Sue Hepworth:Readers of Under the Edge are warmly invited to a book launch at Hassop Station Bookshop and Caféon Tuesday September 24th 7- 8.30 pm. Please come and celebrate with me the publication of Plotting for Grown-ups - a comedy set near Bakewell. There’ll be a free glass of bubbly, nibbles, readings, book-signing and other fun. It’s free. Come along and bring your friends. Check out my blog at:- www.suehepworth.com

“Thornbridge Bike Fest”Friday 13th – Sunday 15th

September 2013Bike Fest - the Cycling Festival to suit all ages, interests and abilities. Over the weekend there will be Bike skills workshops, Bike maintenance (beginners and intermediate), Demos, Self-led rides and Guided rides, Cycle and Abseil sessions and a MTB challenge course. You will also be able to enjoy some onsite activities such as High ropes, Zip wire, under 10’s Mini adventure and Bushcraft skills.Saturday evening entertainment will include a Hog Roast, BBQ, a bar serving Thornbridge Ales, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Rollapaluza - take part in the knock out competition and cheer on your friends, Mountain Bike time trial - short timed lap, Children's skills course, "Sky Ropes" drop-in sessions, End to End lectures, “Snow Ride’s in the Alps” talk and Music by the Campfire.Why not stay at Thornbridge Outdoors for the weekend, camp, camper, or book into our self catering group accommodation. Bookings are now being taken for workshops, accommodation and camping. Please feel free to drop in at any time over the weekend for a wander round, a workshop or just for the evening entertainment. Visit www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk/bike-fest.php for more information or call 01629640491. The programme of events is updated regularly.

FELL RACE Friday 6th September

Our annual village fell race will take place on Friday 6th September. The Junior Fun Run will start at 5.30pm near the tennis court. The adult race (16+) begins at 6.45 pm and is approximately 7.7 km. Entry fee is £5.The Cricket Club bar will be open and the Friends of Longstone School will be selling light refreshments and cakes.Last year we had a record number of entrants and are hoping for a similar turnout this year.The fell race is organised by the village hall but relies on many volunteers so if you can help out in anyway or if you have a trophy to return please contact Julia on 640543. Thank you!

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Bakewell and Ashford Film SocietyBakewell and Ashford Film Society’s (BASH) new season of films opens on September 8th at The Medway Centre, Bakewell at 7.30pm with the 2012 comedy “Quartet” starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins, Billy Connolly and Michael Gambon and is directed by Dustin Hoffman. Refreshments are served during the interval. At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents.

Films for the rest of the season are:13th October - Argo (2012), 10th November - Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987), 8th December - The Angels’ Share (2010) plus Christmas Social, 12th January 2014 - Cold Comfort Farm (1995), 9th February - Summer in February (2013), 9th March - Skyfall (2012), 13th April - Intouchables (2011), 11th May - The Illusionist (2006), 8th June - A Late Quartet (2012) plus AGM & Summer Social.

Membership forms are available on the society's website (www.bashfilms.org.uk) or from The Medway Centre. Membership - £24 for the whole season of 10 films. Temporary membership £8 (2 films) or you can attend as a guest of a member for £5 (1 film). Contact Cheryl Mayfield, 22 Catcliffe Cottages, Bakewell DE45 1FL (cherylmayfield@stainedglass1.plus.com) 01629 814770. Members may also borrow films free of charge from the society's DVD/Blu-ray library.

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Entry forms will be available at various outlets such as the village shops in Great Longstone and at Cox’s Farm on Church Lane as well as pubs in the district from 19th August onwards. Entry forms to be presented between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm on Friday, 30th August at the Village Hall, and exhibits brought in the following day between 9.30 am and 11.00 am. The Show will run from 2.00 pm until 4.30 pm. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded at £2, £1-20p and 80p respectively for the children's classes only, as well as silverware and trophies for some of the classes.Longstone & District Horticultural & Garden Society Committee is once again seeking this Show to be an event, for everyone to enjoy by participating with others, and above all, to have competitive fun within the district. The principle is, if you grow it or made it yourself, you can show it!LDHGS Committee

Longstone & District Horticultural & Garden Society - The 2013 Horticultural ShowEntries are invited from anyone with an interest, however small, in taking part in the Horticultural Show to show off their green fingers, culinary skills and handicraft skills. There will be a limit of two entries per Class and a charge of 20 pence per entry. The Show will take place on Saturday, 31st August in the Village Hall and the Schedule is listed below:-

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Cream Tea to Say THANK YOU! For the Tremendous SupportBakewell and Eyam Community Transport celebrated the contribution made by volunteers who deliver transport services to people in the local community. Staff and volunteers had an enjoyable afternoon at the Great Longstone Office.Ray Scotter, Chairman, said that “without the support of all volunteers Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport could not provide affordable transport”.If you would like to be part of the volunteer team, contact:- 01629 641922 or look at the web site on www.bect.org.uk

Snitterton Hall Open Garden Sunday 1 September 11am to 4.30pm

Friends of the Peak are delighted that the owners of Snitterton Hall, a Grade 1 Elizabethan manor, are kindly opening their glorious gardens on Sunday 1 September. Do come to see the beautiful gardens, the amazing semi-underground swimming pool and enjoy some refreshments in a lovely Peak District setting. Parking available with tea, coffee and soft drinks on sale. Disabled access to part of the gardens only.Adults £4 (three people for £10), under 16's £2, under 5's free - tickets available on the day. All money raised will go to work protecting Peak District landscapes. Location: Snitterton Hall, Snitterton, near Matlock DE4 2JG(Signposted from Sainsbury’s, Matlock and South Darley)

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Local Triathlete raises over £700 for Cancer Research.

An update of my Iron distance triathlon in aid of Cancer Research UK by Simeon Benson.In the June edition I introduced my attempt at the Outlaw triathlon, a 2.4 mile swim followed by 112 miles on my bike and finished off with a full marathon. I hoped to complete this in around 12 hours and raise as much money and awareness for Cancer Research as I could.On Sunday the 7th of July I lined up at 6 in the morning with about 1000 other hopefuls and started my challenge. The swim and bike went well but the run was really hard; the 28 degree heat really slowed me down but I still managed an overall time of 12 hours and 15 minutes. I was really pleased with my time despite clocking my slowest ever marathon and I’ve got plans to compete again next year!People have been very generous and I’ve raised over £700 so far for Cancer Research. If you haven’t already donated and would like to please visit www.justgiving.com/simbenson If it is easier I can take cash or cheque donations and forward them on myself, I live at the Vicarage in Great Longstone. My dad Fr. Chris Benson can also collect them.Thank you very much for your kind support. Simeon

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Longstone Local History Group Annual Outing 21st September 2013

Our outing this year is Potteries-bound - a unique combination of sites, showing us what our Staffordshire neighbours were famous for. First to the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Stoke-on-Trent, the last complete Victorian pottery factory in the country to survive. Coffee, lunch, and time to find out how bone china was made, and fired in giant bottle kilns - now architectural wonders to stand within - then on to Cheddleton Flint Mill, where our high-quality Derbyshire chert, used in grinding the flint, was found by Wedgwood to produce a revolutionary white body to pottery ware. Here the water mills are still in working order, and there is a sense of contact with lives of not so long ago in a traditional family industry. So please book by 31st Aug with Tony Byrne at Hawthorne Cottage, Main Street; tel.640232 with a deposit of £10 (cheques payable to A J Byrne.) - total cost will be £26 each, including coach, coffee, lunch and museum entry. As usual the coach will leave at 8.45am from the Longstone bus shelter, returning by 6.30.

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We anticipate that the Peak District National Park Authority will soon be announcing a public consultation regarding a proposal to prohibit trail bikes, 4x4’s and quad bikes from using Leys Lane. Leys Lane is the official name for the section of the lane between Dale Farm and the “picnic site” (which is also known as Scratta Gate).On the map Leys Lane is marked xxxxx . “rocking the BOAT” supports this proposal as this section of the route is the narrowest and the most dangerous for other users of the lane.Please do not write or email yet as the consultation process has not begun. We will circulate round the village and nearby areas with all information as soon as we know when the consultation begins.Joyce Poulter for “rocking the BOAT” (map below)

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Roses - Remove faded blooms, continue to spray against Mildew, Blackspot and Aphids. Tie the shoots of climbers into a fan shape. Scatter sulphate of Potash on beds and hoe in.Dahlias - Check ties as Autumn gales can cause damage. Feed once a month with liquid fertiliser for better blooms.Sweet Peas - Purchase seed for sowing next month.Chrysanthemums - Select best outdoor varieties for propogating. Remove into Greenhouse indoor varieties.Herbaceous - Continue to dead head and cutting back old foliage. Keep hoeing to control weeds.Gladioli - Leave new Corms undisturbed until fully matured.Lawns - Re-seed worn patches and apply Autumn fertiliser. Aerate, apply sand and compost and scarify to remove debris. Control weeds, fungal infections and moss.Vegetables - Plant Spring Cabbage, sow Lettuce for overwintering. Lift Maincrop Carrotts and store in layers in sand in deep boxes.Fruit - Harvest Blackberries and Autumn Raspberries. Plant out new Strawberries. Cut out old Blackberry growth and tie in new shoots. Complete Summer pruning. Top fruit.Bulbs - Plant in groups between Herbaceous plants and shrubs or on rockeries and lawns for best show.General Tasks - Order roses, herbaceous plants, bulbs shrubs and fruit bushes if required. Take cuttings of evergreen shrubs, Geraniums and Hydranges. Clear away remaining crops that have finished. Check gutters and drains are free of leaves and debris. Check electrical installations are in working order

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Historic Houses of Parliament open for visitorsDerbyshire Dales MP Patrick McLoughlin invites constituents to visit the Houses of Parliament.

Patrick has arranged for a free tour for constituents for Monday 28 October, which is in the schools’ half term. The tour will start at 11.45 am and will last for 75 minutes. It will be led by a professional guide.

Patrick commented:“I always encourage people to visit Parliament when they can, and I hope that constituents will take advantage of this tour to see inside one of the most famous buildings in the country, and gain a greater understanding of the history and importance of Parliament to our democracy.”

Interested constituents should write to Patrick at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or email him: patrick.mcloughlin.mp@parliament.uk, providing their full names, telephone number and postal addresses. Further information on the Houses of Parliament can be found at www. parliament.uk

Great Longstone Art show 2013This year’s Art Show was very successful even though we had fewer artists exhibiting with over £2,500 worth of sales and 25% commission for the village hall funds. All the money from teas, entrance and artist registration fees will go towards the upkeep of the hall, a registered charity.We are very grateful to the school for allowing us to use the hall over the weekend. So many people are involved with helping make the show a success – putting the exhibition boards up and taking them down is hard work, then there are all the stewards and tea helpers and cake bakers and of course the artists – thank you so much to everyone who gave their time so generously. The Village Hall Management Committee

Free Friday football sessions aim to score a hit with Bakewell youngsters Police in Bakewell will be lacing up their boots for a series of free football sessions aimed at giving kids an extra activity over the summer holidays. The free sessions are open to males and females aged 11 to 18 and will be held at Bakewell Recreation Ground every Friday night, from 6pm to 8pm. They kick off on August 16 and will run for six weeks and the final whistle will be blown on Friday, September 20. Officers from Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Team will be joining in with the scheme, which has been organised by the Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership. This includes Derbyshire Dales District Council, Dales Housing, the local CVS and police.The football sessions will be led by coaches from the Derbyshire Dales and attended by the local policing team. For more information, call PCSO Jonathan Taylor at Bakewell police station on 101 or Derbyshire Dales District Council on 01629 761380

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My Friends,The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney, London, has changed its name. It used to be called The Royal Hospital and Home for Incurables. You may understand why they changed it although others may think it an example of political correctness. Political correctness was a pejorative term used by the conservative right in America in the late 1980s to describe an attempt to avoid anything which may conceivably be constructed as discriminatory or prejudiced even if it means changing familiar words or established names. In certain parts of the British press nothing is seen as worse than political correctness and cases are quoted (not always accurately) to show the more extreme examples.Our use of language does, of course, change. Not only expressions – who would now describe something as ‘spiffing’? – but also the values that lie behind what we say. I recently re-read The Thirty-nine Steps by John Buchan. This was published in 1915 and like many other books of that period contains what we would now describe as racist views. At the time few if anyone questioned such views: they were established opinions and part of the culture. But times have changed and what once was thought acceptable is no longer.It would be difficult to edit The Thirty-nine Steps and perhaps we would not wish to do so, but elsewhere editing is possible. An example is Mrs Alexander’s hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful, which in the 1861 version of Hymns Ancient and Modern contained the verse:The rich man in his castle,The poor man at his gate,God made them high and lowly,And ordered their estate.That verse was excluded from the hymn in 1950 because by then society had changed. Not only did it fail to reflect current views of social mobility,

it presented a view of how things are, which seemed wrong. The editor of the revised version of Hymns Ancient and Modern cut it out. This was done because language and the expressions we use not only reflect values they help establish them.In this respect think of how attitudes have changed towards people with disabilities. Fifty years ago those with cerebral palsy were called spastics; cripples were those who, for example, had had polio as a child. Both terms were also widely used as in a derogatory way and people with such disabilities were regarded as having little to offer. A change in attitude came as the use of terms like spastic or cripple was seen as unacceptable. Just altering words will not make discrimination or prejudice disappear but, at the same time, it is very hard to achieve equality when the language we use continues to reflect the values that need to change. Those who claim it is all a matter of political correctness are rarely themselves the victims of such discrimination or prejudice, but if they are then they are affronted by the rudeness such language reveals. I remember one man who was adamant that sexist language was just a bit of fun and caused no offence. However, when his employer suggested that, having reached the age of seventy, he was too old for his job he became infuriated and accused him of ageism!In the end courtesy and empathy are sometimes the best guides, and the imagination to realise that words actually do matter because sometimes they hurt far more than sticks or stones.Yours sincerely,Fr. Christopher Benson

Notes from St. GilesHow quickly the year seems to be passing. By the time you receive this copy of UTE it will be August Bank Holiday weekend and most people will have completed their holiday breaks.Mums and Dads will be frantically finishing preparations for the new school year, getting the last bits of uniform together for the new term.I hope everyone is looking forward to starting back at school, especially those beginning full-time in reception, after attending Pre-school and the older ones as they adjust to High School.May all of you awaiting exam results be pleased with the outcome and settle down to higher attainment in the

future. Do try and visit the Wardlow ‘Gingerbread Festival’, Saturday 31st August to Monday 2nd September, open from 11:00am to 4:30pm for the usual delicious refreshments. there will also be a service on Sunday 8th September at 7:00pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd including FavouriteHymns. If you have any requests please let us know quickly!We are supporting the Buxton Food bank week by week for those having difficulty supplying sufficient for their families, non-perishable foods are needed and any donations will be received with grateful thanks on Sundays at church.There are a few interesting events to look forward to in the village. The 2013 Horticultural Show is at the Village Hall on Saturday 31st august, Longstone Fell race on Friday September 6th, and Longstone Local History Group Annual Outing on Saturday 21st September. There is always something happening in the village so we cannot complain about getting bored.This is the start of a very busy term for everyone. The schools will soon be preparing special shows for the end of term; we have the Harvest Festivals to celebrate throughout the benefice, which are another wonderful way of showing God’s Bounty, giving thanks for a good crop for farmers and ‘all things bright and beautiful’.I am sure there is something happening that will be of interest to us.News has filtered through to me that there have been some very encouraging results from ‘A’ level exams. Congratulations to all you hard working lasses and lads who have managed to gain top results. Well Done!Lets’ hope the ‘O’ Level results are as encouraging for those still waiting.Take Care everyonePam Smith

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Services in September

Sunday 1st September. The Feast of St Giles.

Trinity 14 (Proper 17)8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Sunday Eucharist

(Wardlow)11.00am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm EvensongSunday 8th September.

Nativity BVM. 11.00am Parish Eucharist7.00pm Favourite Hymns

(Wardlow)Sunday 15th September.

Trinity 16. (Proper 19)8.00am Holy Communion11.00am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm EvensongSunday 22nd September.

Trinity 17. (Proper20)11.00am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm Evensong

Sunday 29th September. Feast of St Michael and All

Angels11.00am Parish Eucharist3.00pm Wardlow Harvest

Thanksgiving6.30pm Evensong

Great Longstone Methodist Chapel

Local minister Revd. D. BriggsTel. No. 812195

Sunday 1st Sept – 10.30 amMr. Norman Frith

Sunday 8th Sept - 10.30 amMr. Sean Worsley

Sunday 15th Sept - 10.30 amHeather Thomas

Sunday 22nd September 6.30pmHarvest Festival Service

Mr. Ron Abbott - PreacherAll are welcome to come and join us.The chapel will be open on Saturday

to receive any gifts of flowers or vegetables etc.,

Monday 24th SeptemberThe produce will be on sale in the

Chapel school room at 7.30pm. 29th September 10.30am

Dr. Ray Briddon

Little Longstone Chapel

Sunday 15 Sept 3:00 pm Services

Sunday 6th October 3pm Harvest Festival

Monday 7th October 7:00pm Pie and Pea Supper,

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Sunday 10th November 3pm Rememberance Sunday

Saturday 7th December 7pm Christmas Get-together

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Sunday 15th December 3pm Christmas Carol Service

Ashford Post officeI have been reliably informed that the Post Office In Ashford in the Water will now only be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm until further notice. Ed.

PCC Coffee MorningP C C C o f f e e M o r n i n g i n September will be held at Ruth and Mike Hirst's home (Timbers, off Main Street) on Wednesday, 4th September from 10.30am to 12 noon. Everyone will be very welcome. Thanks, Jennifer Rowson

Youlgrave Summer Village Market

Saturday 31st Aug,10.30am-1.30pmYoulgrave Village Hall

Seasonal produce, crafts,cards, jams, knits, artwork, savouries and sweets available to purchase and all "Made in Youlgreave" FREE ADMISSION

Refreshments served Contact: 01629 630 315 or email

Lucybcbarnwell@hotmail.co.uk for more information

Do you need help withMaths or Computers Qualified Mathematics andInformation & Computer

Technology (ICT) Female teacher available for tutoring of any age and level. Extensive experience working

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What’s On and Diary Dates..... LDHGS Horticultural Show - Saturday 31st August 2013 (See page 5 for Details) Wardlow ‘Gingerbread Festival’-August 31st to Sept. 2nd 11.00am to 4.30pm Refreshments and Stalls Youlgrave Summer Village Market - Saturday 31st August, 10.30am-1.30pm Youlgrave Village Hall Snitterton Hall Open Gardens - Sunday 1st September 2013 11am to 4:30pm (See page 6) PCC Coffee Morning - Wednesday, 4th September from 10.30am to 12 noon (See page 11) Great Longstone WI Meeting - Weds. 4th September (See page 2) Longstone Fell Race - Friday 6th September 2013 Juniors start 5.30pm Adults 6:45pm (See page 2) Bakewell and Ashford Film Society - “Quartet” September 8th 7.30pm Medway Centre (See page 4) Great Longstone Parish Council meeting - Wednesday 11th September 2013 7:30pm Village Hall Thornbridge Bike Fest - Friday 13th – Sunday 15th September 2013 (See page 2) Car Boot Sale - Lady Manners School Sunday 15th September 7.30 am – 1.00 pm (See below) Longstone Local History Group Annual Outing - Saturday 21st September (See page 7) Book Launch - Tuesday September 24th 7- 8.30 pm Hassop Station (See page 2) Next Annual Crispin Charity Walk - Sunday October 6th 2013 from 1pm at The Crispin Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport Tours contact:- 01629 641922 or www.bect.org.uk for details

A Note From The EditorThe deadline for copy for the next issue is 5pm on Thursday 19th September 2013. Please include your name and contact details, failure to do so may mean we are unable to publish your copy. We endeavour to publish all submissions as they are received. We do however have to edit articles on occasion to allow us to include as many as possible.The editors and management committee do not necessarily endorse opinions expressed in articles and adverts. Subscriptions are available. Enquiries and correspondence to:

Haven Cottage, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TA

www.under-the-edge.co.uk editor.ute@gmail.com

Bakewell Medical Centre01629 816636

www.bakewellmedicalcentre.co.ukNormal Surgery Opening Times

Mon 8am to 8.00 pm (Except bank holiday), Tues 8am to 6.30 pm,

Wed 7am to 6.30 pm, Thurs and Fri 8am to 6.30 pm.

We do not close for lunch. Closed for Training The Surgery will be closed for training on the afternoon of 18th September.Flu Vaccination Time!!!!! If you are entitled to a flu vaccination, please do ring and book an appointment for one of our special flu clinics. NEW SURGERY TELEPHONE NUMBER - We have changed from an 0844 number to a new local number (01629 816636) so please make a note of the new number. Please be very careful when dialing as it is similar to other local numbers.

Baslow Health Centre www.baslowhealthcentre.co.uk

New Patients Welcome Reception: 01246 582216

Surgery Fax: 01246 583867 Dispensary: 01246 582366 Normal Surgery Opening Times

Monday (07:30 until 19:30) Tuesday to Friday 08:00 to 18:30

(Closed Bank Holidays) Surgery Closed for training Wed afternoons 18th Sep, 16th Oct and 13th Nov 2013

Urgent Calls: 01246 582216 or 111Flu Vaccination Sessions The surgery is holding its annual Flu Vaccination sessions take place on Tue 1st and 8th Oct 13. If you are age 65 and over or have a heart condition, diabetes, Asthma, COPD or you are a carer, please contact the surgery and book your flu appointment

Longstone Hardy Plant NurseryStation Road, Great Longstone DE45 1TS

(150 yds on the right after turning into Station Road from the Village Green)

Hardy Perennials, Ornamental Grasses,Herbs and Shrubs in Peat-Free Compost.

Open 1st March to 31stOctober 10am to 5 pmEvery day except Tuesday

Tel: 07762 083674www.longstonehardyplants.co.uk

Car Boot Sale!!Lady Manners School Parents’ Association

CAR BOOT SALES – DATES FOR 2013

Sundays 7.30 am – 1.00 pm15th September

6th OctoberEntry fee £6 per car.

Excellent refreshments available

All proceeds to school funds.Gates open at 7.00 a.m. for Car Booters and are

closed at 1.00 p.m.No commercial traders

or food sales and no dogs allowed on the school

grounds.Lady Manners School, Shutts

Lane, Bakewell, DE45 1JARegistered Charity No.

509388