2008 7th September - Chelmorton Chase Fell
Race through Taddington. The 2008 Chelly Chase Fell race climbs
over the Rakes, Five wells and makes a triangle through upper Taddington. Watch by the
school from eleven thirty as it heads for the Waterloo and turns back for Chelmorton.
2008 May 1st Deadline for Combs Brownies
Annual Quiz in memory of Joan WIndross. Joan Windross lived almost twenty
five years in the village of Chelmorton in the diocese of Taddington, a great friend to
Combs Browny group, each year their was a prize quiz organised and even after her death in
December 2007 she lives on. The quiz is based on place-names and was written by here
twenty one years ago. Combs Browny pack are making a donation to the Church in Chelmorton.
The quiz winner will be judged May 1st.
2008 Februaray - March Lent Group. The 2008
church lent group took different steps to be held in different locations around the
Taddington diocese from Monyash to Hartington. Vicars John and Mary Goldsmith, Vicar John
Fountain and reader David Race formed a formidable power house of theology to discus
issues of lent with parisoners attend the varoius events, the Hartington church bash ended
with tea and buiscuits followed by a power cut that showed how sucesful the new batter
back up safety lighting in the bell tower was.
2007 November - Taddington in the
Amazon. Tony Paine and Trevor Ride did something completely
different for their holidays and travelled up the Amazon. At the November meeting of the
Taddington WI in the Bramwell institute they told of their journey of a thousand miles
from Brazil.
2007 October - Fifty years of Taddington
WI. October 15th was the fiftyth aniversary of Taddington WI, celebrations
had begun months earlier with a trip to London in June, August Well festival and an
October AGM with fiftyth birthday cake
30th April 2006
Hartington Church trip. The last Sunday of April
found villagers travelling to Hartington for a joint beneface service at the church. Folk
from Taddington, Monyash and Chelmorton joined forces for a well atended service in the
presence of both Vicar John and Reader John. Caitland Lomas from Chelmorton celebrating
her ninth birthday did the reading and everyone enjoyed refreshments at the after the
service.
16th March 2006
2006 First Top Club Meeting of the New Year. First
meeting for the Top Club in 2006 will Thursday 16th March as always at the Bramwell
Memorial Institute at 2:30pm, Mr Brian Spencer will be giving a talk titled, 'Around the
Peak Dsitrict'
2nd February 2006
2006 First WI meeting of the New Year. First
meeting for Taddington WI in 2006 will be February 2nd, all visitors will be welcome.
1st December 2005
2005 Burbage, Flagg and Biggin join in for bumper Christmas Bash at
Taddington WI. Lots of food, quizzes, games and festive fun
marked the 1st of December for Taddington WI when they inviuted Flagg, Taddington and
Biggin to there Christmas event, Sanata turned up with presents too. The Christmas meal
was then held at the bulls Head on December 8th.
30th October 2005
2005 October Sunday 30th Villagers travel to Earl Sterndale.
For the last Sunday of October villagers travelled to Earl Sterndale,
the trip was to attend the church for All Souls day and many of the surrounding parish
folk joined forces to fill the place. Extra seats were at the back. Rev John Goldsmith
announced the splendid news that his wife Marry was to be ordained a Cannon at Derby
Cathedral on Sunday 13th November. Tea and buiscuits followed the service after Marry read
a list of names to be remembered for All Souls Day which included the recently lost Mavis
Lomas from Chelmorton.
17th July 2005
Taddington & Priestcliffe C of e School fete - A
street party to mark the sixty aniversary of the end of the second world war will be the
theme for the summer fete at Taddington School. Sunday 17th July 2-4pm.
February 2005
Taddington Tote - The Taddinton Tote will resume
from February 1st 2005. Henry Gillot and Clive Allan are taking over after the retirement
of Peter Plant. Tote payments will be recieved preferably 12 monthly or 6 monthly. The
draw will take place on the last Sunday of each month and winners names will go into the
church contact magazine and on the village notice boards. You can only win it if you are
in it. Contact Henry Gillot 01298 85730 or Clive Allan 01298 85531
March 2003
Taddington Top Club Spring 2003 start - March 20th
marks the spring start for the TOP club with a new speaker, Mr Ream-Plant, brother of
Peter. He will give a talk about life with the Ghurkas, he spent four years in Nepal as an
education advisor. Mr Stan Codd returns on 3rd April 2003 with slides of Southern Africa
including Table Top Mountain and the meeting after that will be April 17th.
February 2003
Taddington WI start New Year three up - Snow on the
ground was not stopping WI enthusiasm, the first meeting for 2003 on February 6th marked
the arrival of three new members. The new year outings were discussed, theatre trip, walk,
goup meeting and Derbyshire Federation Council on 4th March. The speaker for the first
2003 meeting was Mrs Diana Rogers who had spent 23 years living in Kuwait. Her husband had
inspected schools in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Jordan and she gave members an enjoyable
evening on issues of Kuwat. For more details on Taddington WI call Sheila Gilbert 01298
85686
December 2002
TOP Club Christmas - December 5th Contact John
Chapman 01298 85736 for details of the TOP club annual Christmas lunch trip to Byrkley
Park with a chance for a fresh air walk before the Christmas food.
November 2002
Ofsted praise Taddington Primary School - Ofsted
recognised very good improvement since their last inspection, found high standards of
teaching, interesting and exciting learning experiences and a rich and varied range of
opportunities for pupils.With great praise for the school Ofsted noted the Head Teacher
had a clear vision of the future and development of the school.
October 2002
Taddington WI AGM - Mrs Elsie Campeau was elected
new president, she had covered for Mrs Meadows since her stroke in January.Mrs Audrey
andrews remains treasurer and the elections were scrutinised by members of Harpur Hill WI.
Displayed at the meeting was a smart silver cup awarded to Taddington for the best
recruitment of new members in the section area.
September 2002
New Vicar for benefice of Taddington September 2002 - John
Goldsmith is to be the new vicar for the benefice of Taddington. He will arrive for
September with his wife Mary who is also ordained. Licensed as priest in charge of all
three local parishes there will be a special ceremony in Taddington Church on Tuesday 17th
September. John has a long association with Derbyshire and was previously the preist at
Kirk Hallam in the South of the Diocese. John and Mary have two children, Michael and
Petra and the whole family visited Monyash for the May festival.
New Turf on Taddington School Field - Autumn term
for 2002 finds new turf on the school field and a new shed for PE equiptment. The main
contractor was Ros Allen who leveled the field, laid land drains, placed paths and
finished the work with new walls.
June 2002
TOP Club trip to South Lancashire - June 13th found
the Taddington Top Club on a trip to South Lancashire which inclued a canal cruise. More
details contact Mr John Chapman 85736. Also later in June on the 17th at 2:30 in the
Institute Grace and George Wheeldon shared their spring holiday details to Guernsey.
May 2002
Death of former Taddington Vicar - The Rev'd Harry Chevalier -
The Rev'd Harry E E Chevalier diead on May 30th 2002, he was vicar of both Taddington and
Chelmorton in 1963. Aged 78 he left the area to take up posts in the West Country
including Reading. He graduated from Merton College Oxford in 1949 and trained for
ministry at Ely Theological College.
Mobile Police Station - Every fourth Tuesday of the
month a mobile Police station is to be placed near the post box in Main Street from 12:30
to 4:00. Everyone is welcome to call in.
April 2002
Top Club meetings- A busy April found the Top Club
visited by Alan Baker to show slides taken of unusual foreign places on his travells while
working. Alan called the show, 'A camera in my briefcase' Later in the month on the 18th
Mr Gregory Evans made a return visit to the Top Club to show slides on the story of
Hoptonwood Stone.
March 2002
Betty Gregory Appreciation - The church council
acknowledged with thanks the sum of over five hundred pounds of donations in the memory of
Betty Gregory who with husband farmed and lived at Lodley View for many years before
retiring to Buxton.
February 2002
WI Table Top Sale in Buxton - First meeting of the
year was held on February 7th and all members expressed concern about President, Mrs D
Meadows who had suffered a stroke just after Christmas. Best wishes and get well messages
were sent through the secretary. A table top sale in Buxton Methodist Hall on Saturday 9th
February 2002 to raise funds for the WI Acorn Fund was detailed. The annual council
meeting of Derbyshire WI is set for March and everyone is expected to wear a hat marking
the Queens Golden Jubilee Year.
January 2002
Wooden Cross carved for Taddington school - Parish
Councillor and school governor Mr Jim Whitby has produced a hand carved wooden cross for
for Taddington school. Mr Whitby is an accomplished wood carver and the cross has birds
and animals carved into it which include an owl, frog, mouse and rabbit. With the
presentation of the cross the school celebrated its new main hall with county architects,
builders and the Bishop of Derby in attendance.
Ex-officio foundation governor - Revd John Slyfield
has been apointed ex-officio foundation governor at Taddington school by the Dicesan Board
of Education. Revd Slyfield is well experienced having held post as chairman for Tideswell
School and has lived in Taddington village since his retirement. Contact 01298 85507 or
email at:- John@spidir.freeserve.co.uk
December 2001
Christmas Tree from Duke of Devonshire -Once again the
church was given a Christmas Tree by the Duke of Devonshire and for 2001 Henry Gillott
again collected it and decorated it for the merry Christmas season.
November 2001
Rememberance - Ex World War II ATS Mrs Mary Williams
laid a wreath at the war memorial paid for by the Prish Council. Fund raising
congratulations for a grand total of almost six thousand pounds for the district.
Particular thanks were given to Mrs Dorothy Smith for raising £185.
August 2001
Taddington summer festival - 18th to 25th August -
stalls in the village field and sumer disco. Festival co-ordinator for 2001 Mrs Lizzie
Lowe on Taddington 85527.
June 2001
Foot and Mouth, 'Stay away from Farmland' -
Government advice to walkers, hikers and ramblers is to stay away from farmland in the
wake of the countries foot and mouth out-break.Farming communities livelihoods are at
stake and everyone is encouraged to take all precautions and stay away from farmland.
Infected farms reached almost a thousand cases by the begining of April. At the end of
March High Peak farmers were getting advice to claim Job Seekers allowance as many were
left with no source of income. By mid March nationwide costs were estimated at six
billion pounds. Costs included a huge slump in tourism with people staying home to help
halt the spread of infection.
May 2001
School playing field grant - East Midlands
Development Agency has awarded a grant of over seven and a half thousand pounds supported
by two thousand pounds from the Parish Council to the School Playing Field project. Re
building work is under way with a September target for finish. Derbyshire Council has made
a grant of three thousand towards the Childrens Play Area.
April 2001
Rubbish Tipping at Humphreygate - The Parish Council
is very concerned about recent occurences of tipping within the quarry area off
Humphreygate. One tipper tried to destroy evidence of his visit by attempting to burn
hedge clippings but was unsuccesful. Residents are asked to report any incidents they see
to any member of the Parish Council.
February 2001
Grouse WI meeting - Local Game Keeper, Mr Minchinson
entertained Taddington WI at their February meeting in the Bramwell Institute. Mr
Minchinson used slides to accompany his talk on how local moorland was managed for grouse.
Refreshments were served by Mrs Tibbles and Mrs Campeau.
January 2001
Parish Share - Formerly Church Quota - There has been an
increase of 170 pounds to pay for the Parish Share. This will now be 4,124 pounds per year
or 343.67 pounds monthly. All donations made by income tax payers can be enhanced by
28p for every pound provided the envelope is clearly marked Gift Aid and the donor is
identifiable. Regular cash donors are give a number by Peter Plant. The only other
requirement is the completion of a small form which will cover recent and subsequent
donations. Contact Peter on Taddington 85379
Dec 2000
Taddington School - Taddington school presented
Cinderella on three well attended evenings of December 2000. Louise Limer played
Cinderella, William Davidson and David Allen played the ugly sisters.Hannah Gregory was
Buttons and Amber Goodsir the Fairy Godmother. Kerri Teeboon was Prince Charming. Every
child was involved, cats, frogs, mice, heralds and footmen were some of the other parts as
well as Ball guests. Following the play, December 13th found the school on a visit to
Elvaston Castle for a Victorian Christmas. December 20th was the Nativity Play acted by
the Infant and reception class. The story was told by the juniors.
Christmas Tree from Duke of Devonshire -Once again the
church was given a Christmas Tree by the Duke of Devonshire. It was collected from
Chatsworth by Mr Henry Gillot who also decorated it.
Carol Service - Friday December 22nd - This years Carol
service was held the Friday before Christmas and was a very festive event..
Top Club Christmas party - The Taddington TOP club
Christmas party was held at the Queens Arms on the 14th December, an excellent time was
had over a fine lunch of generous proportions. There was live piano music and singing.
After the party the Top Club closed for wintery weather. To re start March 22nd.
PCC Thanks to Mr Pickford - The PCC wishes to record its
thanks to Mr A Pickford for the donation of a pair of wooden candlesticks which he hand
made for the alter of the Lady Chapel.
Nov 2000
Bus shelter problems - The Parish Council regrets the delay
in rebuilding the bus shelter that was demolished by a lorry. There is a specification of
the Highways Authority which insists on glass and metal. The Parish Council wishes to
rebuild in the original stone and slate. Tenders have gone out for stone.
Church Maintenance thanks. - Many thanks to the men
who wielded brushes dipped in black paint on the various church gates and to the lady
using a lighter hue on the roof door from the tower.Also to Chris Osborne for restoring
the outside light to working order.
WI 3D Slide show. - Mr Packham and his 3D slides of Buxton
and the local area were the stars of the show for the November 2nd meeting of Taddington
WI. Next years resolutions were discussed.
Top Club AGM. - Appreciation was expressed at the AGM for
the services of Mrs Goodwin who has retired as the clubs treasurer. She succeeded the Rev
Michael Grosse in that office way back in 1969 and coupled it with other tasks such as
organising outings and refreshment rotas. Also remembered was the late, oldest member,
Colin Osborne, who recently died age 94 years. Colin had been a member since his
retirement in 1971 and an associate member before that. The Top Club is to be entertained
by the village school children on Dec 7th.
Oct 2000
Book School Fair - A book fair was held at taddington
Primary school on Friday 13th October. Thanks to everyone who attended books were bought
totalling nearly four hundred pounds. This means the school can choose books to the value
of over one hundred and twenty pounds for class use.
Taddington Harvest Festival - There has been
considerable difficulty over the past years distributing Harvest Festival Produce. This
year a soup kitchen in Stockport has been found as a needy cause. Run mainly by Christians
on a non-denominational basis it is in the town centre and caters for homeless, ex
prisoners, drug abusers and elderly men on their own. There is always a need for tinned
meat, fish and soup. Fruit sugar and tea so everyone is being urged to give generously.
Taddington School trip - Dowlow Quarry - On the 5th October
the school trip went to Dowlow Quarry. With Wellies on the bus went through the wheel wash
for lorries. A good day was enjoyed which included day to day work at the quarry and a
safety video.
Sept 2000 - Taddington TOP Club
The autumn programme begins 7th Sept with Mr Ray Slack giving an illustrated
talk on his recent travels on the North American Continent.
July 2000 - Taddington WI Clown Talk
Michael Fentem addressed the Taddington WI meeting in his clown outfit. He told
how he decided to change career and enjoyed work as a children's entertainer. Mrs Tibbles
assisted one of the demonstrations which brought great laughter to the evening. Mr Cook
gave a vote of thanks and the raffle was won by Mrs R Lomas and the competition by Mrs E
Campeau. Tea was organised by Mrs Lomas and Mrs Bevans.
Taddington Summer Fair
Stalls on the village field featured a Bootle stall and tom bola. A summer
disco then took place in the Bramwell Institute from 8 until midnight with be a bar
and barbeq. There was a big thank you to all who planned, prepared, worked and supported
the event which raised over four thousand pounds.
Taddington
School Millennium project news
The year 3 and 4 children are taking part in a Millennium Project called 'A shot
in the Park' which has been organised by Peak Park. The school is planning story boards
and writing scripts for a film. The film should last about ten minutes and cover local
details about the school and village of Taddington.
June 2000 - Taddington WI Chatsworth Garden Party
Taddington WI members along with WI from other villages visited Chatsworth on
Thursday 1st June for a Millennium Garden Party of the WI Nationally.
May 2000 - Millennium distribution of St Lukes Gospel Booklets
As a follow-up to the Millennium Candles of last December, copies of St Lukes
Gospel, specially produced for the year 2000, were distributed to every household in the
parish. Every pupil at the school was presented with a personal copy at the end-of-term
service held in St Michaels church.
April 2000 - Church Officers Election
At the annual meeting held on 5 April, Mrs Elkington was re-elected
churchwarden, Mr P Shepherd was elected vice chairman of the PCC, Mrs J Quire re-elected
as treasurer and Mr J Wordingham as secretary. Mrs M Gillott and Mr P Plant, who retired
from their offices, were thanked by the chair, the Rev'd T Comley, for their past
services. Margaret and Peter continue to serve as members of the PCC.
Easter Bonfire
There was a bonfire lit on Easter Sunday morning near High Well to proclaim that
Christ has risen. The bonfire was lit at 6am, a short service and breakfast served
at Ade House afterwards, due to the kindness of Mrs Margaret Elkington followed.
Feb 2000 Taddington WI
A well attended February meeting opened the WI Millennium Year. The president
Mrs D Meadows gave a millennium welcome. High on the agenda was the closing of rural post
offices, the loss of facilities and the consequences. The matter was to be taken up with
the DFWI Spring Council meeting. Mrs Jean Bates gave an interesting talk on glass painting
and encouraged members to participate with a sample of their own work.
Plant
Tally
Mrs Grace Wheeldon, assisted by husband George, has been recording plant species
in an area covering 100 square kilometres for inclusion in 'Atlas 2000' to be published by
the Botanical Society of the British Isles. She has now extracted into a separate list,
wild trees, shrubs and flowering plants within the boundaries of Taddington and
Priestcliffe.which brings a total of 374 species. A copy of the schedule has been handed
to the keeper of Taddington village Millennium Annual and one to the school.
Thank You - January 2000
Our thanks once again to the Duke of Devonshire for his annual gift of a
Christmas Tree to St. Michael's Church and to Mr Henry Gillot for collecting it from
Chatsworth and decorating it.
The Parochial Church Council wishes to thank Mr Peter Plant and his small band
of helpers for distributing the candles and prayer cards to every household in the parish
of St Michael.
Taddington WI Dec 1999
Novembers WI meeting had speaker, Beverly Hardy. Beverly gave a
demonstration of how to make a Christmas wreath and a centrepiece to celebrate Millennium.
The wreath was made from traditional holly around the edge and then lemons, dried
grapefruit, apples and oranges and cinnamon sticks were used. Beverly also used golden
baubles to mark the centre. The effect was lovely, very different from using flowers.
Bonfire Nov 1999
A successful village bonfire was held on a typically damp and cold November
5th at the village Institute. Young and Young at heart enjoyed the spectacle and raised
funds towards the levelling of the Taddington school playing field.
St Michael's Church - Completed - Sept 1999
Yes phase five was out of the way before festival preparations began. The
church council is now again looking towards the provision of kitchen and toilet
facilities.
Internet launch for local news Autumn 1999
Tracey Worth from Chelmorton launched local news extracts on the internet.
The local news coverage was for the areas in the Taddington church area. Dates of future
events such as summer and harvest festivals were added alongside short history items for
the various surrounding villages.