CALOR “BEST OF THE BEST”
COMPETITION RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Unfortunately, Ashover did not carry off the title “Best of the Best” in the Calor village of the year Anniversary Competition at the awards ceremony in London on 19 September 2006. Congratulations goes to St Neot in Cornwall as the winner.
The Parish Council wishes to thank everyone who took part and supported the parish at every stage of this and the Village of the Year Competition 2005. The enthusiasm and commitment shown by everyone has been truly inspiring.
Thank you again everyone for your support and for making Ashover Parish a thriving and successful community.
Clive Baxter
Chairman
Ashover Parish Council
Parish Council Sponsored Services;-
This got up and running on the 15th June and we now have a sufficient number of volunteer drivers to operate the scheme. Wendy Taylor at the Parish Hall tel. (01246) 590005 is taking calls from users, selecting the drivers closest to the users homes and arranging the journey’s (a very big thank you to Wendy). So far those people who have signed up and are using the scheme are finding it very helpful. Cllr John Wardle, the Co-ordinator of the scheme, would like to stress that we are all potential customers and in the future many of us will find problems with travel whether temporary or permanent. If you know someone who could benefit, please bring it to their attention and ask for a leaflet. The scheme is designed for those who lose a driving partner, or for various reasons are unable to drive themselves, others who are elderly but would like to visit a relative or friend or get to the hospital or rail station; when your regular lift, either family or friend, can’t help. Everyone will be able to foresee a situation that could affect them personally. Many parishioners are very independent and reticent about asking for help, Cllr Wardle’s advice is “all the volunteers are very willing to help, give of their time freely and care about and want to help fellow parishioners”. The Parish Council has supported the scheme and would like to see more and more people using it. If you have doubts, but feel that you would like to use the scheme which is designed to get you out and about, phone John Wardle on (01246) 590573.
Bakewell market trips are now arranged until December 2006 on the following dates:
(Mondays)September 11th / October 9th, / November 13th / December 11th
The Shopper bus service to Bakewell is now operating successfully on a once a month basis with pick ups at Littlemoor, Milltown, Ashover and Kelstedge and Uppertown and is now filling earlier, last month necessitating a larger Bus. We urge users or potential users particularly those escorting wheelchair passengers to book early to avoid disappointment. To book phone Cllr John Wardle on 01246 590573.
Plans are being made to visit a Christmas Market in Late November or early December. If you are interested (we only have 16 places) contact Cllr John Wardle (01246) 590573. The Chesterfield fortnightly pick up Dial-a-Bus is under-utilised. This fortnightly Friday service starts at Littlemoor picks up around the Parish goes to Chesterfield and on to Tesco if required; to book on this service call Freephone08000 1955 13 - this service is FREE to Gold Card holders - use it or lose it! It’s cheaper than petrol and parking and virtually door to door.
Ashover Parish Council welcomes the new community website for the Ashover Parish. If you wish to promote your club, organisation or business or to advertise a forthcoming event, please contact Mr John Bown, the site administrator on:- Tel/Fax (01246) 591653 or E-mail: thelocalchannel@jrbown.f9.co.uk. Please note that the Parish Council website remains www.ashover-pc.gov.uk and is linked to the new community website at www.thelocalchannel.co.uk/ashover
Derbyshire County Council – 0845 605 8058 (helpline)
North East Derbyshire District Council - 01246 231111
Police – NON-URGENT calls to report crime, anti-social behaviour, non-violent crime or general information: 0845 123 33 33
Please note:
You MUST continue to use 999 where a crime is in progress, for serious crime or where violence is being used.
Flooding - Report to BOTH Derbyshire County Council 0845 605 8058 AND Severn Trent Water Authority “Floodline” on 0800 7834444.
Consumer Direct – Providing consumer advice, free of charge, on a range of issues or complaints. 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday on 08454 04 05 06 or visit the website www.consumerdirect.gov.uk or textphone 0845 128 1384.
Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane - For details of Chesterfield College Community courses and regular weekly meetings of local clubs and groups etc, held at the Hall, phone the Manager on 01246 590005