Warm tributes were paid to Arthur Jackson, Whaley Bridge’s writer and carpenter, who has died aged 99. The Uniting Church was packed for his memorial service, led by the minister Rev Michael Peat.
Brian Jackson – one of 37 cousins Arthur had in his birth village of Kettleshulme – recalled his service at the Continue Reading →
The Whaley Bridge Association (WBA) has small amounts of funding available to support local community and voluntary groups across Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale to organise their own events. Examples of the type of events we can fund include drop-in sessions, meetings, social events such as quizzes, walks or talks etc. Funding can be used for things such as venue hire and refreshments.
The funds are provided by the Big Lottery as part of the WBA’s “Whaley Way” project. For further details contact 01663 719824 or email s.gray@mmu.ac.uk
The Whaley Bridge Association (WBA) has arranged for some free tranport provision to support people with mobility issues to attend community-based events including Furness Vale’s Field Day on 21st May and Continue Reading →
you are invited to Julie’s garden party to raise money for cancer research on Saturday 21st May from 13:00 onwards at 7 Dane Hill Close, Disley (opp the Ploughboy Public House). Bring yourself a chair to sit on more info ring Julie 01663763331
One of the most difficult murder cases solved by Derbyshire police in recent years is to feature in a special episode of Crimewatch.
The murder of taxi driver Stuart Ludlam will form part of an hour long programme, Continue Reading →
Following the terrible murder of the family of Pioneer Close, Wootton, Northampton over the bank holiday weekend, we are appealing to local and national communities for any information which may help us understand the circumstances of their deaths.
We strongly believe that the family are the Ding family who reside at that property, who were Continue Reading →
If you are aged fifty or over, this is your chance to learn more about personal/home safety. Information and service providers will be there to talk about their services.
FREE car parking
During the day there will be FREE refreshments
FREE lunch and entertainment
Limited FREE transport is available directly from your home, to and from the event for those residents who need it.
Booking is essential before the end of May – contact ‘Call Derbyshire’ on: 08456 058 058
Whaley Bridge Football Club has achieved unique recognition from the Football Association, with a visit from national chairman David Bernstein. The visit celebrated Whaley Bridge becoming the 500th FA Charter Standard community club.
Steve Rampley, chair of the Whaley club, welcomed Mr Bernstein (a former Manchester City chairman) and other figures from the Derbyshire Football Association.
The Charter Standard programme recognises the quality of local clubs , which are well run, with good child Continue Reading →
Arthur Jackson, well-known local writer in Whaley Bridge and Kettleshulme, has died, shortly after becoming 99. The funeral has taken place in Cardiff, where he died at his son’s home. There will be a memorial service at the Uniting Church, Continue Reading →
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