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Crispin's 8th annual charity walk day.Since its inception in 2008, the Crispin's annual charity walk day has raised around £13,000 for wholly local causes including St Giles' roof repair (following lead theft), Thornhill House, the new children's playground (2 consecutive years) and, in 2012, a healthy contribution towards new outdoor equipment for the village pre-school.In 2013/14, we were delighted that the financial beneficiary of the efforts was Longstone School and funds raised were put towards further classroom refurbishment. For 2015 we are inviting suggestions from the local community. Please let Paul or Joanne know your ideas – who or what do YOU think should be supported this year? Each year so far all monies raised have been gratefully received and walkers have had a thoroughly enjoyable day with the attractive, post-walk options of refreshments back at the pub which will remain open for food all day once more.This year again, in an effort to accommodate as many people as possible, the walks will take place from 1pm on Sunday October 4th 2015. This should leave enough time for churchgoers, following morning service, to participate in the day's events at which, once again, there will be a choice of 2 guided walks. The longer of the rambles will be around 7 miles and led by yours truly (sign-in 1pm - start 1.30pm). The shorter walk, which is ideal for families and the less fit, will be the traditional 2 mile saunter over to Rowland and back led by Jean Gledhill. Sign-in for this walk is 2.30pm - start 3pm. Incidentally, if anyone is interested in designing an alternative 7/8 mile route please get in touch with Paul at the Crispin; I've created several routes already but maybe someone else would like a go this year?Suggested entry fees for the day are as follows:Adults: £10 Children (under 14): £1 Dogs: £0.50Alternatively, please contribute what you can afford. There are no maximums! You might consider getting sponsorship?And, if you can't make this date for any reason don't despair! You can now call into the Crispin to make a contribution using the Charity Walk donation box placed on the bar. The box is already in situ, filling nicely and anticipating your generosity!Finally, lots of people have supported this initiative, each year, since it began and we thank them wholeheartedly for that commitment. However, it would be great to see some new faces for 2015, so please do your best to participate on the day, get involved or help in any other way you can. For example: Raffle prizes always gratefully received and sign-in / admin helpers wanted too...!Please diary the date: Sunday October 4th 2015.Many thanks.Mike Cummins On behalf of The Crispin

A Tribute to Brian Edwards from afar...Under the Edge is now more than just a local publication as it is read "online" in distant lands by nostalgic over seas ex-residents. On opening our last edition we were saddened to read of Brian's passing and Les Williams's obituary. As an earlier editor of U.T.E's earlier days I remember clearly attending spirited meetings, chaired by Brian outlining the basics of this now established newspaper. I first met Brian in 1958 as an adversary - he was an ace athlete in the Hallamshire Harriers running club and I was a second class runner for Sheffield University. They always beat us! What a pleasant surprise it was then when we met again in 1990 as residents of the village. Brian was constantly working and planning something new which would be useful to the community. I once asked him how he managed to balance all these projects and he told me that his philosophy was to start something off and then let others "get on with it!". For those who might find this an odd idea I would remind them how successful this policy was by the continued existence of U.T.E, the annual fell race (now a permanent fixture on the Derbyshire Fell race calendar) and the annual Art show. Brian will also be remembered for his sketching skills and sketches,one of which is on our wall in Sydney, and his encyclopaedic knowledge of the history and construction of Totley tunnel. Our visits to Great Longstone will not be quite the same now that we cannot talk about our memories of old times. John Spencer

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Wardlow Flower Festival ServiceOn the last Sunday of Wardlow Flower Festival, 31st May, at 7pm, there will be a Service in The Church of the Good Shepherd, led by Harold Richardson, with the theme ’A Summers Evening filled with Words & Music’. This will, of course, be followed by refreshments, but we can’t promise Yorkshire Puddings this year! Sales last month were £504. Thanks

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Saturday 9th May Go Wild in the Peak District – a family day of fun - if you are interested in joining in please visit the website www.gowildin.com12-14 June Women’s only intro to MTB weekend - for more details visit www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk/womens-mountain-biking-weekend.php3-5 July The Great Peak Weekender, in conjunction with Thornbridge Brewery a variety of outdoor activities with evening entertainment www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk/festivalofbeer.php25-27 September Alpkit’s Big Shakeout Weekend – a variety of outdoor activities with evening entertainment www.alpkit.com/news/big-shakeout-2015Sunday 8th November Dark and White Challenge Events - Trail Running www.darkandwhite.co.uk/trail-fell-running.aspIf you have any queries about any of the events please call us on 01629640491

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FLOWER FESTIVALDates: 16th – 23rd May 2015

Times: 10am – 6pm(Except: Sunday 12.30pm – 6pm)

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Thursday, 21st MaySchool Concert at 6pm

Friday, 22nd MayThe Wensley Ensemble at 7.30pm

Saturday 23rd May Talk on Beekeeping & Beeswax

by Louise Page at 7.30pm All events take place in St Giles Church

Second Appeal to all Longstone Parishioners

As you may have seen in last month's issue of UTE, the Parochial Church Council appealed for donations as, on May 23rd, we will be replacing the lead on the Church Nave Roof at a minimum cost of £44,638 plus VAT.We would be grateful for any help you can give us towards this massive undertaking no matter how small. Please give any donations to the Churchwardens (Mike Hirst at Timbers, off Main Street or Frank Hammond at 1 Croft Road) or to the Treasurer, Peter Rowson at Croft Lodge, Church Lane.A big thank you to those who have already responded to our Appeal.Longstone Parochial Council.

Open Gardens Weekend – 27th/28th JuneAs mentioned in last month’s Under the Edge, we are again holding an Open Gardens Weekend when we hope to have a good variety of gardens for you to browse round. It is always nice to have one or two new gardens to add to our “regulars” (and we are very grateful to those gardeners who support the event on a regular basis). Please let us know if you would like to offer your garden for the Weekend (or one of the two days) – we would be very pleased to hear from you so that we can tell you more about what’s involved. Phone no. 640023; email – pandjrowson@hotmail.co.uk Jennifer and Peter Rowson

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Parish Council Meeting 25th March 2015

As usual , the fol lowing is my interpretation of the meeting of the Great Longstone Parish Council held on Wednesday 25th March 2015.Before the meeting officially opened, the public were given fifteen minutes to have their say.The first comment was on the use of the tennis court during the trial period. The comment came from a member of the Tennis Club who said they had used the court thirty times during the trial and only once had they had to put the net back in place, which implied that it was not being used much by others. They also commented that a parent (a Baslow resident) had openly wondered what was going on with the court and didn’t know that it was available for football use. The council thanked them for this feedback.The moss and weed growth around the edge of the court was also mentioned.Joyce Poulter commented on the tree seat agenda item to say she was sorry she had missed the recent meeting to discuss this item, but is keen to see this idea go ahead if possible.The same member of the public who commented on the tennis court also brought up the public transport situation with regard to the current road works in Little Longstone. He said that the bus service had been poor while the works were being carried out and that the Parish Council should make this known to the relevant authorities.Another member of the public wanted to thank the Parish Council for their role in the work that has been done at The Willows.ApologiesJudith Twigg had sent an apology.Declarations of business interestsHugh Wright declared his usual interest in anything DCC related. James Cox declared an interest in item 4.1 which related to painting/staining work at the playground.Minutes of previous meeting held on 14th January 2015The minutes were agreed to be a true record and signed by the Chair.Recreation groundPlaygroundJames Cox left the meeting and the remaining council discussed the quotes that had been received for painting/staining equipment and the notice board. Only two quotes

have been received although six companies were approached. The other companies responded that they were already too busy with work this summer to quote.Peter Thompson made the point that as this money was going to be spent by a new council, this item should be postponed until after the upcoming elections. The council agreed.James Cox re-entered the room and was told of the decision to postpone.The missing black caps (to cover bolts) from the equipment seem to have re-materialised. It was thought to be prudent to order some more spare caps anyway. Peter Thompson is to confirm sizes.Bruno is to be contacted to treat the moss on the playground and the tennis court.Equipment for older childrenThe council discussed the first six months of the trial of the tennis court. They acknowledged the views of the tennis club (above). The school had been contacted and stated that they would be using the court more as the weather warms up. The residents alongside the court have been in contact to offer their views, which the council described as “fair”. The residents mentioned that the use of leather footballs can be a little noisy. The council will now review the trial after the next six months.The meeting now closed to allow another comment from the public.The member of the public said that although kids were not playing football they did seem to be using the court as an adventure playground. He commented that, given the nature of the play, a ‘mind your head’ notice on the court may prevent an accident. The council acknowledged this.The meeting was re-opened.One written quote has been received regarding re-lining (the painting of lines for sports) the court (the quote was £540 + VAT). The school have offered to contribute half of this cost which the council welcomed. That contribution would be a one-off payment with further work possible covered by grants. Wendy Long asked the council whether they were happy to go with this quote given that only one has been received. The response was that because four companies have been approached and only one agreed to quote, the council had done all they could to get a competitive price and should proceed with the company that

had quoted.Netball posts are available to use but the school have pointed out that they may present a trip hazard. The tennis net situation (putting up/down and storing in the box) seemed to be working well. It was pointed out that the purpose of the trial is to trial these things and that decisions can be made at the end of the twelve month trial period as to what did and did not work.Holes on the basketball court are going to be inspected once the nets are taken down. Quotes will be sought to install table tennis tables in that area.Seemingly in conjunction with a recent discussion between the Cricket Club, the Football Club and the Parish Council; the Cricket Club have requested that a member of the Parish Council joins their committee. The Parish Council are going to put this on the agenda of the first meeting of the new council but in the meantime will request details of meeting frequency and previous minutes from the Cricket Club. They are also going to ask for a copy of the arrangement that the Cricket Club has with the Football Club.Village GreensThe location of the new broadband digital cabinet was discussed. There has been a recent interaction between the Parish Council and BT on this subject and Peter Thompson re-capped the situation for the sake of those who did not know the story.BT are looking for a location for a new cabinet to host equipment for new faster broadband connections. They had chosen a spot on the village green (opposite ‘The Nook’) and given the Parish Council 28 days to object. The council duly objected and pointed out that a) it is illegal to put anything on the village green that doesn’t enhance its use as a village green and b) it is an offence to condone actions which don’t comply with point ‘a’; which therefore makes it impossible for the council to approve the suggested location, even if they wanted to.BT informed the council that they have planning permission to place the cabinet anywhere on the public highway but it needs to be close to a power source and a manhole. They have a limited budget to carry this work out as it is being paid for by DCC and not BT themselves (part of the county council’s push to bring faster broadband to rural areas). A meeting took place between BT and the Parish Council to discuss other locations

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and it seems that the optimum place that satisfies all parties is on the wide bit of footpath at the bottom of the Church Lane (as it meets Main Street).The Parish Council discussed the design of the proposed tree seat for West Green (and invited Joyce Poulter up to have a look). The meeting was closed so that Joyce could ask questions about the design. After the meeting re-opened and discussion had continued, the design was approved. The cost for the bench including installation will now be sought. Joyce seemed to have an offer to make regarding a contribution towards the cost, but the council requested this was sent in by writing so the new council can consider it (she was thanked in advance though!)The trees on the long green were discussed. Two parishioners have written to the council with comments. In light of those comments, and the views of the council, quotes for crowning and bringing the width of the trees in will be sought. A comment has come in from a resident about a potentially dead tree on the recreation ground. The council are going to task Bruno with cutting it back and judging its life-status. The council were at pains to point out that if it is deemed to be dead he is not to proceed with the cutting back!An allotment tenant has requested permission to erect a poly tunnel on their allotment. The council were against this even though the request stated that it wasn’t a permanent structure. The details of the suggested tunnel were deemed to be against the spirit of the agreement between the council and allotment tenants, which was ‘seeks to prevent imposing structures that could be in place for significant periods of time’.Footpaths/RoadsNo update on the verges on Station Road.

It was noted that the drains are still overflowing on Station Road at the corner of Glebe Avenue.A stone has been dragged out at the bottom of the school entrance. This is caused because cars are parked on the other side of the road and doesn’t leave room for big lorries to turn up the school access road.Work has been done on Hardrake Lane to cut trees back which seems to have left a much improved situation for walkers.Financial mattersThe balances of the current and deposit accounts are £1000.00 and £32,551.81 respectively.Payments to Bruno Cardona, DALC, the Clerk, PPPF, Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport (donation) and DW Turner (snow clearing and gritting) were approved.The council have received an offer from someone to be the council’s auditor. The council agreed to accept the price quoted and appoint the auditor.Planning mattersAn application has been made for advertisement consent to place a ‘single post and panel directional sign’ in the field adjacent to Station Bungalow, Station Road. The council has no objections.Police matters and neighbourhood watchHugh Wright mentioned that the police are doing a roadshow in Great Longstone soon. Details to be sent to UTE.Items of correspondenceA letter has been received from a resident regarding the damage done to the village green outside Harrow House. The letter referred to a council waste vehicle causing it but members of the council have seen Robinson’s lorries cutting that corner too. It was proposed that the council write to the White Lion to see if it was possible to

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Poetry in the Peak districtLes Williams suggested to me that my poems would be well-received by the readership of Under The Edge, so if you don’t like them, blame Les!For those who don’t me, perhaps a brief biog would be appropriate. I am a proud Sheffielderbybirth, aDee-Dahas somelocals would have it, but I have deep roots in the Peak District, especially in Stoney Middleton and Eyam. I have lived under the edge for thirty years, initially at Cressbrook, then Ashford. Some readers will know me as the caretaker at Longstone School.I began writing poetry several years ago while I was out of work for a while, following redundancy. It came as something of a surprisetofindthatIactuallylikedwhatI was writing and I felt that others might enjoy it, too. Longstone has been kind to me and I can usually get a decent audience whenever I perform in the village. I hope UTE readers, also, will enjoy my writing.I should confess that I enjoy narrative poetry and poems that rhyme, unfashionable though thatmaybe. My influences areunashamedly Kipling and Causley and Housman. This,myfirstUTEoffering, itis a loosely rhyming poem celebrating the return of spring to the Peak District. Simon Unwin

Hill and DaleHill and dale, dale and hill.

Evening sunshine spillsAn amber light across the land

Painting pale blue, cloudless skyWith pastel gold and yellow hue.

Winding round the foot of FinFrom weir to weir, passing still

The shadow-dappled Bobbin MillThe sunlight-spangled singing river

Rolls ever onwards, eastwards, seawards.In the air the mewling buzzard

Crying wild and shrillSoars above the verdant dale

And wheels above the windswept hill.Here’s another White Peak spring

The changing season’s running ringTurns round again.

And after rain and ice and snowHere’s balmy airs and leaping hares

That run across the verdant daleAnd race across the windswept hill.

From a stance on Rushen BankNow gaze upon this charming landAnd feel the swelling in the breast

As heart and soul begin to singTo be in Ashford when the spring

Returns to dale and hill.

Wardlow Flower Festival

Saturday May 23rd to Sunday May 31st

‘Tales and Traditions of the Peak’

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Refreshments available in the Village Hall

Baslow SportsFest

4 May 2015 2-5pm Free EntryCome and join us for an action packed afternoon and try your hand at a range of sports including walking football, smoothie bike, tennis, crown green bowls, skittles, welly wanging, cyclo-cross, tug o war, climbing wall, village races, golf, BBQ, licensed bar, cakes plus our fancy dress competition for kids of all ages. Coaches will be on hand to offer expert tuition.

Walking FootballWalking Football at Baslow Sports FieldWalking Football is held on the Baslow MUGA at 10am every Thursday. This is a great way of enjoying the beautiful game at a slightly slower pace. Aimed at the over 50’s, Walking Football is good for general fitnessandawayofenjoyingakickaroundin a friendly, non competitive environment. Just turn up and ask for Derek. £3 per session.Visitwww.baslowsportsfield.org.uk for more information.

Baslow Bowls ClubThis friendly club is running some free taster sessions for people new to the game or returners. The tasters are on the following dates:4 May 2015 – From 1pm (SportsFest)10 May 2015 – 2:00pmAll the equipment you need to get started will be available along with some expert tuition. Contact 01433 639935 or visit www.baslowbowlsclub.co.uk for more information.

A message for Pentecost from Great Longstone

Methodist Church.Dear Friends, Sometimes people assume, since my Christian name is May, that I was born in thefifthmonthoftheyear,buttherewasnogentle May breeze blowing when I arrived into the world, but rather a cold blast of January wind swirling around the house. I, of course, do not remember anything about that occasion, but I do remember my second birth, which happened fourteen years later. The Holy Spirit, who had, up to that time, been gently blowing on my life, suddenly blew stronger and gathered me up in His strength and brought me face to face with Jesus Christ and His call to be a disciple. The Holy Spirit gave me the strength to answer that call, and He has continued to move gently and on occasions powerfully in my life.Fifty days after the death of Jesus, His followers were gathered in a room in Jerusalem, when suddenly there was the sound of a strong driving wind, and what seemedliketonguesoffirerestedoneachperson. The Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus to His followers, had arrived. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and Jesus. He is unseen like the wind, powerful and effective. He is God’s gift in Jesus, bringing about new birth and enabling Christians to live that fullness of life, mentioned by Jesus in His teaching. The Holy Spirit, who radically transformed thefirstChristiansbyHisloveandpower,continues His transforming work in the lives of Christians today. The Holy Spirit encourages believers by the power of His love to serve and boldly witness to their Lord.Familyandfriendsareusuallyfirstto notice the change which takes place in the life of a new Christian. The outward change is a sign of the invisible Holy Spirit at work within. On Sunday the 24th. of May, the Church will be remembering and celebrating thearrivalof theHolySpiriton the firstfollowers of Jesus. It will be a day of great rejoicing in local churches and in churches throughout the world.Pentecost, the name given to this special day, however, will be a celebration not only of that initial arrival of the Holy Spirit, but also of the continued work of the Holy Spirit in the history of the Church, and His present outpouring on all believers.May the blessing of Pentecost be yours,May Gladwin. Methodist Minister.Tel. 01629 815169.

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Farming Notes May 2015We’ve just had one of our regular visits from the Derbyshire Dales Environmental Health inspectors. He watches the whole pasteurisation and bottling procedure in our small dairy attached to the farm where we process about 10% of our milk production into glass bottles and plastic containers. Customers can pick milk up from the farm at any time of the day, paying by an honesty box system. We also supply to a milk roundswoman who delivers into Bakewell and other local villages. The inspector is very strict about all the records being kept up to date, including a pasteuriser test certificate and monthly reports from the laboratory we use to test our milk samples. We passed the inspection with a few minor details to sort out, e.g. painting a small area of wall and such like. Our family has been bottling milk in this dairy for over a hundred years with no problems and we are pleased to be able to produce natural, fresh, pasteurised whole milk which, we think, tastes better than supermarket milk.Roger CoxPhoto: The Inspector calls. Courtesy Roger Cox

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Thornhill House Summer Garden Party“Following last year’s success Thornhill House are hosting another Summer Garden Party on the 5th of June. The party will take place on Friday 5th June 2pm – 4pm and will be host to a plant stall, cake stall and bottle grab. There will be a table of crafts with items made by residents of Thornhill House. Also on the itinerary will be a live saxophonist providing entertainment and plenty of summery refreshments will be available. Everybody welcome!”Sophie Barker

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Dear Friends,How often have you heard “the Church should stay out of politics”? A few moments looking at the statement shows how daft it is. The Church is the body of baptized Christians . . me and (I expect most of) you. Are we not to have political views, to express them, to vote? Of course we are. What is included in the phrase is, I suppose, popes, archbishops, bishops, and people like that who may be suspected of having influence over others. So? All sorts of people have influence over others . Who says ‘footballers should stay out of politics’ or ‘celebrities should stay out of politics’ or ‘journalists should stay out of politics’? In fact, no one should stay out of politics. Centuries of courageous men and women have fought suffered and died precisely so that people can be involved in politics, that is, the governance of their community and nation, without fear of being locked up or persecuted or shot. It’s manifestly ungrateful, let alone irresponsible, to ‘stay out of politics’.Now, I imagine that in one sense I’m preaching to the converted, and that most of those who read this will vote. But vote how? I don’t mean for which party, but with what consideration.For example, do you vote for X party because your family always has done? I was brought up like that, but my Republican parents (I’m proud to say) decided during the war in Vietnam that in fact the Democrats most represented their views of where the country ought to go. I can’t express how hard they found changing parties, nor my admiration that they did so. I’m not saying you should change, but that you shouldn’t just do what you have always done because you have always done it. Do you vote with a postal ballot? Why? If it’s because you genuinely cannot get to a voting place, that’s fine, and thank heavens you are enabled to vote. But if you are able bodied, is there not a great deal to be said for walking or driving to join your fellow citizens at the polling place, a symbolic gesture of (albeit minimal) effort to exercise your right to vote? (There are moves to make voting online possible – I think that’s a very bad idea. Voting is important: it should take some however small

sacrifice, and not be the all-too-easy and perhaps all-too-thoughtless, click on a computer or i-phone.) It used to be that the Church (here I mean, I’m afraid, clergy) was described as the Tory party at prayer. Then it became the Liberals or LibDems at prayer, and even in some places the Labour Party at prayer. I won’t tell you how I’m going to vote . . . I’ve not yet decided. I’ll read the election leaflets, and consider the manifestos, and think what is most likely to steer the nation in a direction compatible with what I (as a Christian) believe. And then go down to the polling place on May 7th with other townsfolk, and make an X, with profound thanksgiving for the privilege.Yours with best wishes,Lide

BaptismNathaniel Lee Williams, the son of Alicia Marie and Liam Phillip Williams, was baptized at St Giles’ Church on Sunday, April 19th, and welcomed into the fellowship of Christ’s Church. As he grows in years may he grow in the knowledge and love of God.

DeathsDavid Allen Harrison of 14, Croft Road who died on March 21st, aged 69. The large congregation at the service in St Giles’ on April 15th showed the respect and affection townsfolk and friends (especially fellow golfers) had for David. His son Karl read the eulogy, and Bill Littleton of Chatsworth Golf Club gave a tribute.David’s three grand-daughters read a poem, and there was a musical tribute by Karl. His brother Philip read the lesson from St John’s Gospel. David is survived by his son Karl and daughter Denise, and grandchildren Betty, Jemima, and Holly.May he rest in peace.

Stanley Waine of 10, Croft Road who died on March 29th aged 78. Stanley’s funeral service was at Chesterfield Crematorium on April 20th when a large congregation heard eulogies written by his wife Carol and son Matthew. A popular member of the community, Stan was a keen sea-fisherman and clay pigeon shooter who will be much missed by his very many friends, as well as by his family. He is survived by Carol, and by Matthew, David, Rachel, Leica, and Holly. May he rest in peace.

Bob Melling of Bluebell Cottage, Station Road.With great sadness we wish to inform you that Bob died at Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield on Thursday 16th April, 2015. He was 76 years old. Private cremation followed by a celebration of his life to which friends are welcome. This will be held at Bakewell Methodist Church Hall at 2pm on 5th May, 2015 with refreshments at the Rutland Arms afterwards. If desired, donations in memory of Bob can be made direct to the Prostate Cancer Support Federation, Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield or Edale Mountain Rescue, or via J.W. Mettam (Funeral Directors). No Flowers please.

Notes from St Giles At St Giles we all experienced a very joyful Easter, particularly after a very moving ‘Hour by the Cross’ on Good Friday. Thank you Harold and all those who read to us so beautifully, putting the thoughts of those at Christ’s Crucifixion Into words so movingly. We all felt as if we were part of the sad event. A very special preparation for celebrating Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.As Spring is now well and truly with us what a joy it is to see the trees budding and blossom beginning to show its glory. New lambs delight us as they frolic in the fields and flowers are blooming everywhere (even dandelions)! The weather has been pretty good too, but it is too early to shed too many many clothes.We celebrate Easter-tide until Ascension Day on Thursday14th May and the Whitsunday/Pentecost, on Sunday 24th May, which is actually during the Bank Holiday Weekend. This does not always coincide since the Spring Bank Holiday is fixed on the last Monday in May, and Whitsun is a moveable feast like Easter.Our Flower Festival at St. Giles is being held from Saturday 16th May until Saturday 23rd May and we need as much help as possible. If anyone can spare us a couple of hours during this week you will be welcomed with open arms and, as I mentioned last month, it is great fun. There are two lists in St Giles, one for helping visitors in the Church and one for helping at the Village Hall with the refreshments. Can you either register at the Church or contact me, phone number 640961 or call at Haven Cottage, if you think you can help?

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Roses - Spray with Roseclear or similar product to control pests and disease.Dahlias - Plant out young plants when danger of frost has passed, stake and label each plant.Chrysanthemums - Plant out flowering varieties in the garden also Pom-Poms. Scatter slug bait.Sweet Peas - Hoe around plants. Mulch in dry weather. Tie in Cordons as theygrow.Herbaceous - Stake tall plants such as Delphiniums and water newly plantedbeds. Control weeds by hoeing between plants.Flowers from seed - Make sowings of Hardy and Half Hardy Annuals when risk of frost has passed. Sow Hardy Biennials in drills in nursery bed.Lawns - Continue regular mowing. Apply Weed and Feed lawn fertiliser.Fruit - Control pests when seen, feed and water all fruit when fruit is swell-ing. Control weeds around trees and bushes in cultivated ground. ProtectStrawberry fruit with straw and scatter slug bait. Tie in shoots on Blackber-ries and Loganberries.Vegetables - Cover Potatoes if frost is forecast. Make sowings of summerSpinach, salad crops, Beetroot and French Beans. Prepare site for sowingMarrows.Trees and shrubs - Remove dead wood and thin shoots from Forsythias to keep in shape. Cut off dead flowers and thin out shoots that are weak from shrubs that have finished flowering. Plant out shrubs that are tender when young (Fuschias, Arbutus, Choisys and Hydrangeas) and keep well watered until well established.General tasks - Spray Roses, fruit bushes and Broad Beans weekly againstAphids and Caterpillers. Apply liquid feeds or dress with quick acting ferti-liser. Water in.

May in the Garden

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Local Minister: Revd. David BriggsTel. No. 812195

3rd May - 10.30 am Sister Mavis Plater

10th May - 10.30 amRevd. D. Briggs

17th May - 10.30 am Mr Barry Carter

24th May - 10.30 am At Bakewell Chapel31st May - 10.30 am Revd. May Gladwin

Healing serviceAt this service there will be an opportunity for anyone to come and receive prayer for healing in Jesus’ name. Prayers for healing are not limited to physical problems, the wholeness which Jesus wants to give includes the relief of anxiety, stress and guilt.

The Church of the Good Shepherd at Wardlow have their Flower Festival from Saturday May 23rd to Sunday May 31st when there will be a special service at 7:00pm. The theme at Wardlow is based on ‘Tales and Traditions of The Peak’ so it will be well worth visiting if you can. At both venues refreshments are delicious so even if you can not help us it would be great if you can support us by visiting and viewing the inspired arrangements.I am sure that we are looking forward to another Open Gardens weekend in June organised so well by Peter and Jennifer Rowson.I just cannot wait for the two Cherry trees, on the Green in front of Haven Cottage, to burst into bloom.A photograph is a must in case this is the last time it might happen. The trees have become rather unwieldy and the roots are very prominent, but, in full bloom they are a glorious sight.As the Exams!! get into their stride, good luck to everyone involved, whether at High School or University. It is such a nerve-wracking time for everybody as they prepare and sit the exams, and then have the agonising wait for results. We are hoping for interviews to be in place soon for a new vicar for the benefice. That will be good news.It is great to have the buses back to normal. Well done to Severn Trent Water and the Hulley’s bus drivers. We passengers are enjoying the chance to catch up with our fellow passengers from Bradwell and Cressbrook who we have missed during the necessary works in Little Longstone.Enjoy the good weather, keep a cardie handy in case it turns cooler and take care everyone. Pam Smith

St. Giles Gt. LongstoneChurch of the GoodShepherd, Wardlow

Services in May3rd May

5th Sunday of Easter8am Holy Communion

11am Morning Worship 6.30pm Evensong

10th May6th Sunday of Easter, Rogation Sunday

9am Holy Communion (Wardlow)

10am Parish Eucharist(please note time)6.30pm Evensong

14th May Ascension Day

7pm Eucharist for Ascension Day(followed by drinks & nibbles)

17th May 7th Sunday of Easter

8am Holy Communion11am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm Evensong20th May

Wednesday7pmConfirmation by Bishop Alastair

(Curbar)24th May Pentecost

11am Parish Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong

31st May Trinity Sunday

11am Parish Eucharist 7pm Service of Celebration at Wardlow

note: no Evensong at St Giles’

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A Note From The EditorThank you to all the readers who submit material for publication and especially to those who regularly send in their articles.The deadline for copy for the next issue is 5pm Thursday 21st May 2015. Please include your name and contact details. Failure to do so may mean we cannot publish your copy. Please also note that issues of Under The Edge are uploaded to the Internet. The editors and management committee do not necessarily endorse opinions expressed in articles and adverts. Subscriptions are available. Correspondence to: Haven Cottage, Main Street, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1TS.

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What’s OnMonday 4th May - Baslow Sportsfest (see page 8)Saturday 9th May - Go Wild in the Peak District (see page 3)Sunday 10th May - Baslow Bowls taster session (see page 8)Sunday 10th May - Rogation Walk (see page 3)Sunday May 10th - BASH Film Screening Captain Phillips (see Page 2)Wednesday 13th May - Great Longstone Annual Parish Meeting (page 5)Saturday May 16th – 23rd - Gt Longstone Flower Festival & events (See Page 4)Saturday May 23rd - Sunday May 31st - Wardlow Flower Festival (see Page 10)Sunday 31st May - Wardlow Flower Festival Service (see page 8)Monday 1st June - Little Longstone Parish meeting 7pm in The ChapelFriday June 5th - Thornhill House Summer Garden Party (see page 9)Saturday 6th Sunday 7th Sunday 14th June - Stained Glass course (see April UTE)Saturday 20th June - Bakewell Choral Society ‘Summer, Song & Silver’ (see Page 3)27th to 28th June - Great Longstone Open Gardens Weekend (See page 4)Saturday 3rd -Sun 4th October - Gt. Longstone Photographic CompetitionSunday October 4th - Crispin’s 8th annual charity walk day (See page 1)

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Normal Surgery Opening Times Mon 8am to 8.00 pm (unless it’s a 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 close 1.30pm on Wednesday 13th May and re-open at 8.30 am on the 14th May.Whitworth A&E – Minor Injuries Unit - Whitworth Hospital is open 8am to 10pm.111 – Please remember if you need to seek medical advice and the surgery is closed please contact 111.Appointments: If anyone would like a copy of a letter from the Partners about our appointments system, please ask at reception. A copy will also be attached to the Spring Newsletter and is also available on our website.EMIS Access’ (Now called ‘Patient Access’) – If you have access to a computer did you know you can register to use ‘EMIS Patient Access’ and book GP appointments on-line and order repeat medications. Please ask at reception for registration details. IFCredit/Debit Card Payment Facility – We can now accept payments over £14 via credit/debit card. We do still acceptpayments by cheque and cash.

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New Patients WelcomePharmacy Application: The Practice would like to thank you for the overwhelming support that we have seen regarding the pharmacy application to open in Baslow. We are delighted to inform you that we have been successful in preventing the proposed application.Telephone Numbers:Reception: 01246 582216 District Nursing Team 01246 584903 Surgery Fax: 01246 583867 Health Visitor: 01246 583270Dispensary: 01246 582366 (The Dispensary line is open 12 noon – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 3.00pm)Normal Surgery Opening Times Monday (07:30 until 19:30) Tuesday to Friday 08:00 to 18:30 (closed Bank Holidays) Surgery Closure – Our half day closures for training is Wednesday afternoon: 13th May, 10th Jun, 9th Sep, 14th Oct and 11th Nov 2015Email- Please contact the reception and give us your email address if you would like to have the option of being contactable via email and receive the Practice and the Patient Participation Group newsletter.Patient Participation Group (PPG) – If you want to be kept up to date and have the opportunity to express your views please consider joining Baslow’s PPG. Contact Keith Maslen on kmaslen@aol.com T. 01246 582274 Virtual members welcome.For Urgent Calls when closed, call: 111