Leaden Boot Challenge 2013

Some of the pictures are ready.  More will be added soon.   CLICK HERE to view.      Read the 2013 report……..   LB Report 2013.     We have gained permission from one of the runners, Andrea Woodhead, to show her wonderful e-mail she sent the day after the event.  Read it here……….    Andrea Woodhead e-mail

GAME OF FIRSTS AS GARGOYLES COME SECOND

The first game of the Gargoyles’ season at a delightful Muggington ground, against new opponents in the form of the aptly named Derby Sunseekers, all under new captain Simon Smith, turned into a heady mix of skill, historic achievement, disbelief and ultimately drama.    CLICK HERE to read more.

90 Years Young!

The Village Hall  hosted a surprise party for Dorothy Critchlow on Friday 3rd May as she reached her 90th birthday after having served a magnificent 60 years on the Village Hall Committee. Well done Dorothy!   CLICK HERE to read the News Telegraph article on this.

Zulu Tradition – Alstonefield Village Hall on Saturday 25th May

“I saw Zulu Tradition last night at Chinley, it was a packed house and they were fantastic! So brilliantly musical and rhythmic, electric personalities and very inspirational, everyone loved them.” (Lynne Knowling)

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to the Zulu stars, Thandanani, Zama, Mzwandile, Buhle, Khethukuthula and Paul for their wonderful performances for the public during Mandela Day at the British Museum. Many thanks especially for being so generous with their time to allow the visitors to be photographed with them.” – (Hilary Williams, The British Museum)

Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Tickets £8 adult; children under 16 £6

Box Office : 01335 310381 OR hopedalemusic@btinternet.com

On sale during the interval will be “Tissington Bangers” in Spencers of Ashbourne Rolls (Quote ” They’re too good to be called hot dogs!”) and Bradwell’s Ice Cream. Yummy!

Wrong Date Causes Confusion!

Please note that the “Wakes Street Party, outside the Old Post Office” will be held on Saturday 29th June and not as stated in the leaflet that recently accompanied May’s newsletter.   The reply slip also shows an incorrect date.  If you intend to use this reply slip, feel free to amend the date to the 29th June.

 Fishpond Choir in Fine Voice in Alstonefield

With the bass voices taking over the pulpit and the sopranos in the side pew, some 40 members of the Fishpond Choir from Matlock Bath filled our lovely Church on Saturday 27th April  with beautiful song. Led by Musical Director Dana de Waal and accompanied by his wife Anne, the Choir treated a full house to an incredible variety of music from around the globe.The rousing harmonies of Anne de Waal’s compositions ‘Dona Nobis Pacem’ and ‘For God so Loved the World’ topped and tailed  the concert……. (full review continues here…)

April 9th – Minninglow

The Alstonefield Walking Group had an unexpected surprise just 10 minutes after setting out on their morning’s walk to Minninglow.  Snow drifts, some as high as 6 feet were blocking their path!

To see full story, CLICK HERE

The Tom McConville Band In Concert – Alstonefield Village Hall – April 6th

There was still snow in the village hall car park but it was the first day of spring…. (full review continues here)

 What a Difference a Year makes!

Blizzard conditions on Sunday 24th March 2013

Warm sunshine on Sunday 25th March 2012

If you can stand seeing more snow pictures…….  some of the recent ones have been added to the Gallery.  There are now nearly 160 images in the “Winter 2012/13″ album.  Scroll towards the end to see the recent ones.    CLICK HERE

Palm Sunday Service in Kitchen

With near impossible access to the Church boiler and blizzard conditions outside (see above photo taken outside St. Peter’s), a decision was quickly made to move the Palm Sunday Communion Service to the warmth of our Churchwarden’s kitchen. Vicar Anne rose to the occasion with a very special service.

Restoration Grants

Some home or business premises’ improvements may qualify for a grant of up to £4000.  Click HERE to see the Ashbourne Telegraph article for more information.

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 St Peter’s Church has a newly created burial and funeral policy.

If it doesn’t answer any of your questions, please ask one of the churchwardens, John or Carrie

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Winter Wonderland

Hall Dale – January 2013

Blue skies (at last!) complemented deep snow to give the Walking Group beautiful vistas on their walk through Hall Dale on Tuesday 22nd January. To join the Group on future walks, meet at the Village Hall on Tuesdays at 9.15 am.

See lots of recent “snowy” pictures in the gallery – CLICK HERE

Newspaper Group donates to local good causes

The Alstonefield Newspaper Club can supply any national newspaper or magazine to a collection point in the village.  The newspapers are charged at face-value, but because the group is regarded as a retailer, the supplier gives a generous discount on all cash orders.  In 2012, the Club was able to accrue a remarkable £600 of surplus funds!  A vote was arranged amongst subscribers and the funds were allocated as follows:-  Wetton and Alstonefield First Responders – £120;  The Staffordshire Air Ambulance – £120;  The Village Hall – £69;  St Peter’s Church – £69 and £222 towards an overhaul of the church clock.

The more people who subscribe, the greater the end-of-year charity donation will be.   More information, including how newspapers can be ordered can be found on the Newspaper Club webpage – CLICK HERE

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