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Whaley Bridge takes city scouts to its heart
An inner city Scout group from Manchester, with a unique link to Whaley Bridge, returns
photo - Sean Doran with the Scout group' s original Union flag
photo - Badge of honour - Jodrell's Own
posted July 2010
Emma's charity walk round Anglesey
EMMA WOOD, a university student, and her brother Chris are planning a sponsored walk
posted July 2010
Review of Polish Visitors stay, June 22nd-26th, hosted by Taxal and Fernilee C of E Primary School.
In May 2001, the first exchange visit took place between Taxal and Fernilee
C of E Primary School,
and Piekielko School (near Tymbark). more ....
posted July 2010
Safer Neighbourhood Summer newsletter
posted July 2010
WHALEY's AMERICAN-STYLE 4 JULY PICNIC
WHALEY BRIDGE's American-born vicar the Rev Cheri Pinner
has invited her congregation to an American-style picnic in the park on
Sunday 4 July, Independence Day. More
.....
Photo • Rev Cheri reminds herself of recipe from American cookbook
posted June 2010
WB welcomes Happy Wanderers from Poland
Whaley Bridge's latest visitors from Polish twin town Tymbark arrived for a four day visit. The 22 Polish children, plus their teachers, are keeping the links between Whaley Bridge and Tymbark alive. more ....
Photo:- Denise Gregory and Polish teacher lead the Happy Wanderers across reservoir bridge
posted June 2010
LOCAL BRASS BAND HITS THE HIGH NOTES
Whaley Bridge Band is delighted to announce that they are to have projects
for both their Senior and Learner bands funded by a new sponsorship deal
from Bill and Lynne Wilson and their company Cedar Finance limited. more
... Photo...
posted June 2010
GOYT BRIDGE PROJECT REACHES DEAD END
posted June 2010
W3's little armada carries 1100 canal trippers
(then band defies downpour with Singin' in the Rain)
more
Photographs
• Rare
sight: three of the four trip boats together in canal basin
• You looking at me? One
of the visiting meerkats
• MP Andrew Bingham
at controls of steam engine
posted June 2010
Safer Neighbourhood April minutes
posted April 2010
ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARD - link
posted March 2010
Whaley Bridge welcomes Rev Cheri from New Zealand - link
posted March 2010
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society visit to Oldroyd's Rhubarb Farm on 6th March 2010
posted March 2010
Press release from the Parish of Whaley Bridge re new 'Vicar'
posted March 2010
NEW TOWN GUIDE _ INFORMATION APPEAL
Whaley Bridge's new town guide, to be published in 2010,
is being prepared
by a small group at the moment. Information of every sort is the key to
a good guide book.
The group appeals to officials of local organisations to get in touch with full details of their group as soon as possible.
Please include email addresses as well as phone numbers.
Email to Stephanie Raybould, the town clerk, at whaleybridgetowncouncil@supanet.
posted January 2010
W3 Safe - New Committee elected
posted January 2010
Safer Neighbourhood January minutes
posted January 2010
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
January newsletter - link
posted January 2010
Knight in Shining Armour
We have received the following e-mail from a very grateful visitor.
Dear Sirs,
I'm hoping you can help me find a way of thanking a complete stranger
for helping me get home on January 2nd 2010.
My name is Diane Hickey and on the above date, I was trying to get back
home to my family in Northwich,
Cheshire after spending New Year in Sheffield.
I had set off in good time for my journey after hearing on the travel
news that there was chance of snow showers in the North East.
I stopped off in Chaple on le Frith Morrisons to buy
screen wash and some provisions but when I came out it was to find a
whole load of thick snow had fallen.
I decided I had no option at this stage other than to continue with
my journey as to turn around back to Sheffield would be unwise due to
the snowfall. I left Chapel on le frith with no problems and my car
handled very well until I reached the Macclesfield Road at Whaley Bridge
where my journey came to an end as firstly I got stuck trying to get
up the road. A local resident advised me to turn the car around and
try to head back to the A6 which would be safer for me to get home.
However I then ran into further trouble when I lost control on the way
back down the road,:my breaks and hand brake couldn't help me and my
car came to a standstill by the side of the road, where I gave up and
tried to ring for help. After a while and me becoming very upset, help
arrived in the form of a very nice lady who tapped on my window after
seeing me get into trouble. She enlisted the help of some other locals
and finally it was decided that one of the men,whose name I never found
out, offered to try to drive my car to the bottom of the hill to give
me a fighting chance of continuing my journey on the A6 to Stockport
where hopefully the roads would be passable.
Not only did this gentleman take me to the bottom of the hill, but drove
me a mile or so to actually join the A6. He then had such a long walk
back to whalley bridge.
So, basically I would love to thank this man, (My knight in shining
armour) for rescuing me and helping me get back safely to my family.
I had survived a serious stroke 2 years previously and
so my anxiety levels were very high at the thought of being stranded
miles away from home. If you can think of any way Of reaching this local
community with my eternal thanks it would be very much appreciated.
Yours
A very grateful
Diane Hickey
posted January 2010
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF WHALEY WATER WEEKEND
WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE MEETING ROOM AT THE MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE
ON TUESDAY 12 JANUARY 2010 STARTING AT 7.30PM.
The meeting will elect the new committee and consider the audited accounts
for 2009
The 2010 event will now certainly go ahead and further volunteers are
always needed.
For further details contact Chairman Barrie Walker - barrwalk@aol.com
posted December 2009
Whaley Bridge ready to welcome the Rev Cheri from New Zealand
THE Bishop of Chester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Forster, proposes to license the Rev Cheri Pinner as priest in charge on a part time basis to the parish of Whaley Bridge in the new year. The parish includes Trinity Church in the town and St James' at Taxal.
At present, Cheri and John, her husband, live in New Zealand. They are both ordained and technically John will be an assistant curate. They envisage working closely together.
A statement from Whaley Bridge parish said: "The appointment does
have financial implications for the parish, as Bishop Peter has made
it quite
clear that we have to meet our parish share quota of £20,000 a
year.
"We have no further details at present, except that the parish
church council has unanimously accepted the proposal and announced the
news at all
services on Advent Sunday - what a wonderful start to the new Christian
year!"
posted December 2009
Crowds welcome Christmas to Whaley Bridge
A dry night brought the crowds out in Whaley Bridge to greet the arrival
of Santa Claus and see the 2009 Christmas lights switched on Santa Claus
arrived by the narrowboat Barleycorn at the canal basin to be greeted
by dozens of children. He then travelled in the Rose Queen's
'coach' to Footsteps on Market Street. There a grotto had transformed
the basement into a 19th century street.
While hundreds of children waited to see Santa and claim their gift,
the public joined in carol singing, led by Whaley Bridge band and a
group of
singers from Churches Together, round the tree near the Jodrell Arms.
The lights were switched on by town council chairman Barrie Taylor
The fun was still not over Whaley Bridge's impressive Powderkegs strutted
their stuff in front of the Railway pub on Market Street., and inside
the
nearby Mechanics' Institute the Christmas market brought brisk trade,
See the picture of Santa with his little helpers, taken by Gavin Rathbone. It appears here courtesy of The Review. More pictures can be seen on www.g-r-photography.co.uk Copies can be seen in Footsteps
posted December 2009
Churches Together in Whaley Bridge Luncheon Club
Churches Together in Whaley Bridge holds a luncheon club at 12 noon on the last Thursday of each month at the Uniting Church on Buxton Road in Whaley. The aim of the club is to provide a warm nutritious two course meal and a friendly meeting place for older people who live on their own or who need a break now and then – all for just £3.50. The Club was formed in June 2008 and has proved a great success, welcoming 30+ people from all walks of life each month. The Town Council very kindly donated £100 to the club which has been put to good use providing a much needed steamer in which to prepare nutritious veggies - though these are generally followed by somewhat less virtuous but delicious puds!
If you or anyone you know would like to come to the club, or indeed if you would like to become a volunteer cook or helper, please ring the Uniting Church on 01663 734479 who will put you in touch with a club member. The Club has a limited capacity to arrange transport for those who could otherwise be unable to attend.
posted December 2009
Tide turns for W3 with high hope for 2010
posted November 2009
Whaley Bridge Brass Band Xmas News - link
posted December 2009
Derbyshire Archaeology day announced - link
posted November 2009
Blythe house Christmas Appeal - link
posted November 2009
Memorial Park plans a stage nearer - link
posted November 2009
On behalf of Toddbrook Sailing Club's current Commodore, Rob Wormald, I would like to thank Whaley Bridge Town Council for their generous grant of £100. This donation has been used to part finance the purchase of our splendid new rescue boat. Unfortunatly the old one was no longer fit for purpose, and the new one has cost us several thousand pounds including the new outboard motor. Obviously in order to keep members and guests to the club safe whilst on the water a good, solid, robust and speedy craft was of prime importance. The £100 you gave us has helped considerably towards this. The new boat should give us good service for many years to come.
We like to think that we fly the flag for Whaley Bridge and represent
the community at many local, regional and national sailing events. We
are always hoping to recruit new memebers, especially from the local
neighbourhood. A good safety record and safe practices can only
encorouge newcomers, of any age. It will also help to preserve sailing
on the reservoir in Whaley Bridge into the future. If anyone would like
to consider joining the club please contact David Morton, the club secretary.
Telephone number: 0161 2837824 or via email
davidmorton@ntlworld.com or check out our website www. toddbrooksailingclub.co.uk.
posted November 2009
Friends Of Memorial Park Newsletter
November - link
posted November 2009
MOTHER of three Susanne Lomas, with a lifetime of interest in young people, has joined Whaley Bridge town council as an independent member. She was co-opted as a representative for Yeardsley ward, following the death of former council chairman Jake Walsh last summer.
Susanne, 58, an administrator with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's (Children and Young People’s Directorate), responded to an advertisement from the town clerk seeking volunteers to fill the vacancy. Councillors co-opted her to serve until 2011.
Susanne said the reason she applied was "that working in Stockport, I was in danger of losing contact with the community I love. Friends had said before that I should be a councillor, and I thought 'I couldn't do that.' When I saw the poster in the post office about the vacancy, I went straight over to the town clerk's office. I gave it 24 hours' thought, then decided to go for it."
Susanne and her husband Philip have spent all their lives in Whaley Bridge. They went to separate primary schools, but met as teenagers. They were married 34 years ago in St James', Taxal. The vicar of St James and the Methodist minister from the now Uniting Church jointly conducted the wedding ceremony – a first in Whaley Bridge.
Susanne has been 13 years in the Stockport education job. The department works to ensure that government education standards are met in Stockport schools.
After a maternity break bringing up three daughters - two of them twins in their 30s - Susanne worked in a number of jobs, all youth or education related. They included service as a clerical assistant at New Mills school, a post as a teaching assistant at Chinley, then a teaching assistant's job in Whaley Bridge primary school's enhanced resource department.
Susanne had been involved in working with the youth service before and after the children were born. Before that she was an information desk assistant at Manchester Airport in the 70s.
Susanne has always been interested in young people, as well as older people. She attends both St James and the Uniting Church. Susanne is daughter of the late Reg Bennett and Elizabeth Bennett who still lives in Whaley Bridge.
Local people can contact Susanne Lomas on philnsuelomas@tiscali.co.uk
posted November 2009
Christmas come to Whaley Bridge
THE Christmas spirit arrives in Whaley Bridge on the night of Friday 27 November.
• Santa Claus will come by boat …
• the Christmas tree lights will be switched on …
• a Christmas fair will be held in the Mechanics' Institute …
• and the colourful Powderkegs group will be dancing in the street.
Santa arrives at the Canal basin by narrowboat at 6pm. He will ride in the Rose Queen's coach, with Christmas adaptations, to Footsteps on Market Street. A grotto will be opened to hundreds of excited children at 6.30pm (admission £2.50) with a gift for every child.
At 7pm, in the Jodrell Arms car park, the Christmas tree lights will be switched on by town council chairman Barrie Taylor. This is a chance for the public to join in carol singing, led by Whaley Bridge band and a group of singers from Churches Together.
Then, Whaley Bridge's impressive Powderkegs will strut their stuff in front of the Railway pub on Market Street.
Meanwhile, in the Mechanics' Institute the Christmas table top sale
will be under way - an opportunity to buy a variety of Christmas fare
and gifts. Tables are £5, and must be booked no later than Thursday
26 November. Please contact Maureen Roberts on 01663 733417.
Fotos - last
years crowds, santa
wave
posted November 2009
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
October newsletter - link
W3 future still in doubt after a decade of success
Whaley Bridge Water Weekend, one of the town's biggest community events, is still in danger of closing down.
W3's chairman Barrie Walker and secretary James Middleton, who have both announced their intention to stand down, recently held a meeting with a representative of Goyt Valley Round Table. The Round Tablers wanted to explore the possibility of taking over the event, but regretfully have decided not to proceed. However, they promise to assist a new organising group until a permanent solution is found.
The existing committee has fixed next year's event for Saturday 12 June and Sunday 13 June, and also made other bookings of acts and attractions that an incoming group could take over.
Barrie Walker said: "We appreciate the concern the Round Table have for W3, and understand their reasons for not being able to take it over fully. We remain hopeful that someone will come forward and take the event into a new era.
"The recent public meeting, called by Town Council chairman Barrie Taylor, was well attended and showed the feelings of local people for the three summer events, W3, the Rose Queen Carnival and the Welldressing. All these events, and suggestions for a summer festival to link up with them, had broad support. We now need to turn this support into a new W3 committee."
W3 2009 was the tenth event, and the best supported during its first decade. An estimated 1,400 people visited the Canal Basin over the weekend, with nearly 800 taking the free boat trips.
Anyone wishing to ensure W3's survival can call Barrie Walker, chairman, on barrwalk@aol,com or 01663 719684 James Middleton, secretary, on james@elnorlane.co.uk or 01663 733224
Autumn Police Newsletter
Local Police have published their Whaley Bridge Autumn Newsletter.
posted May 2009
Business Awards Derbyshire - 2010 Round Launched
The 2010 round of Business Awards Derbyshire has opened to applications. The awards recognise business excellence throughout the county, encouraging organisations that have pioneered new concepts and innovative practices.
Application forms can be accessed from this link:
Launch of Business Awards Derbyshire 2010
As well as the associated prestige, the awards are proven to bring new business to those who are successful in the selection process. The awards take the form of a glass trophy. Winners and finalists will also benefit from media coverage following the presentation ceremony which takes place in February 2010.
Seven individual categories make up the 2010 awards:
- Achievement in International Business.
- Business of the Year.
- Business Skills and Staff Development.
- Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Innovation through Technology.
- Most Promising New Business.
- The Environment Award.
Entries are welcome from any business operating in Derbyshire, irrespective of size or sector.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 November 2009.
posted May 2009
Cllr Jake Walsh
It is with great sadness that
we report that Cllr Jake Walsh passed away on
1st September 2009 following a long fight with
terminal cancer. He joined Whaley Bridge Town
Council in July 1993 and was Chairman in 1995/96
and
2004/05 and throughout his time as a dedicated
member of the Council has actively campaigned
to improve services and facilities for the benefit
of Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale. He will be
greatly missed by the council, the community and
all who knew him.
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The August/September 2009 Newsletter is now available online
Big Chief from the Big Lottery Visits Footsteps
posted August 2009
Scouts celebrate 90 years visiting Whaley
posted August 2009
Red Wheels
posted August 2009
Whaley Water Weekend report
posted June 2009
Churches
Lastest news - are they closing ?
posted June 2009
Rose Queen
posted June 2009
*** W3 Weekend ***
posted June 2009
Whaley Hall Aniversary
posted June 2009
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The May/June 2009 Newsletter is now available online
posted May 2009
New Carer Support Group
Making Space (registered charity No. 512907) in Derbyshire provides support to those relatives and friends who care for someone with a mental health illness.
To further improve this provision, a new Making Space carer support group has started in Whaley Bridge, meeting in "FOOTSTEPS" on Market Street on the 3rd Monday of the month, alternating between afternoon and evening sessions. The meetings will help carers to better cope with their caring responsibilities, meet other carers in similar situations, and to alleviate some of the isolation experienced. The group may feature guest speakers on mental health topics and light refreshments will be provided.
Details of the dates can be found on the Events page on this website.
posted April 2009
£24,000 green light for park plan
WHALEY BRIDGE Memorial Park has been given the green light to start
planning major redevelopments after getting a Lottery grant of £24,300.
The development funding from the Parks for People programme will allow
High Peak Borough Council to further develop their bid for £478,200
to transform and regenerate the park.
John Haken, the council’s executive councillor for the environment, said: “We are absolutely delighted for the stage one pass for Whaley Bridge. This is a significant step towards implementing these exciting plans for the park – which is one of Whaley Bridge’s most valuable assets. We will now be working towards another successful outcome at stage two.”
The Park was created in 1920 as a memorial to the 106 local men who died in World War I and includes a memorial cross which is the focal point of the area. It has ornamental woodland planting, creating habitats for an array of wildlife.
Regeneration plans include reinforcing the local heritage of the park
to remember all those who lost their lives in two world wars. It will
also include the restoration of the war memorial area, reshape the site
as it was originally in the 1920s and preserve the surrounding environment.
Working with local volunteers and residents, the project will encourage
mass participation in a wide range of events. There will also be improvements
to the surrounding landscape to ensure the survival of many species
of plants and animals.
posted April 2009
Party in a barn for charity
WHALEY Bridge vets Knox & Devlin invite you to the Party in the
Barn on Saturday 6 June, in aid of Blythe House Hospice. The party will
be held at Thornsett Fields Farm, Thornsett, Birch Vale, with a disco
and live music from the Sun Band, and a hot pot supper. Tickets are
£10, under fives free. 7.30pm until late. There is a range of
raffle prizes to be won. For tickets and information, contact Pauline
or Charlotte on 01663 732692.
posted April 2009
Mayor's fund grants to local groups
THREE Whaley Bridge groups received grants from the High Peak Mayor's
Charity Fund at a presentation evening in New Mills Golf Club. They
are: The Rose Queen Carnival Group; Footsteps; and the Whaley water
Weekend (W3).
posted April 2009
Summer's coming to Whaley Bridge
JUNE sees the busiest time of the year in Whaley Bridge, when the
three maint community events of the year take place over three successive
weekends.
The Water Weekend is on Saturday and Sunday, 13 and 14 June. One of
the attactions will be an exhibition of classic cars from members of
the Hare and Hounds Historical Vehicles and Car Club. Drivers will be
in the High Peak the previous weekend, on Sunday 7 June, with the a
Peak and Dales Run, 90 winding miles between Marple and Buxton.
On Saturday 20 June, Whaley Bridge celebrates ten years of welldressing, which continues through the following week. There will be a chance for children to make their own miniature welldressing at a marquee at the canal basin,
On Saturday 27 June, the traditional Rose Queen Parade takes place.
On the same day, Whaley Bridge Art Group holds an art exhibition at
the Uniting Church, 10am-5pm.
posted April 2009
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The Mar/Apr 2009 Newsletter is now available online
posted March 2009
Conservation Areas at risk
National Heritage press release
posted March 2009
The Forum is back.
The popular discussion forum on this website, which recently had to
be suspended, is now back and live. You can read posts and download
the documents and pictures that people post WITHOUT ever needing to
register or log in. However, if you want to post messages, then you
will need to register first, and then log in. Check it out via the bottom
button on the left.
posted March 2009
Chris Eyre
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Chris Eyre,
who was probably better known to the readers of the web forum as "Incredulous" and also "Gigsworth".
Our sympathies are extended to his wife and family.
posted March 2009
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The Jan/Feb 2009 Newsletter is now available online
posted February 2009
National Tree Week
DCC has teamed up with a number of district councils and the Forestry Commission to hand out
thousands of free trees to enhance and conserve the local environment. Upto 250 trees or shrubs are available to each school,
parish council or community group, or upto 150 for individuals, between now and springtime. Available are Ash, Crab Apple,
English Oak, Field Maple, Holly, Rowan, Silver Birch, Lime, Wild Cherry, Blackthorn, Dog Rose, Guelder Rose,
Hawthorn, Hazel and SPindle. Application forms are available through Call Derbyshire on 08456 058058 or more details
Stepanie.Burkinshaw 59677
posted January 2009
JODRELL ARMS
posted November 2008
MWH Mersey Basin Campaign Week 2008:
Can you help to clean up Whaley Bridge? link
posted October 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The August Newsletter is now available online
posted October 2008
Jodrell Arms Update
posted September 2008
Barry Boden's Weather Station
I have set up a weather station which runs 24 hours a day and can be seen on http://whaleyweather.co.uk there isn't that much history yet but that will grow obviously
posted August 2008
Consultation for the Memorial Park
High Peak Borough Council are working on the resubmission of a funding
bid to the HLF Parks for People programme for a range of improvements
in the Memorial Park Whaley Bridge. To assist with this they would like
the local community to complete a questionnaire for the park. This is
can be accessed by following the links on the home page of the High
Peak Borough Council website www.highpeak.gov.uk under Have your say
Consultation, or, going directly to www.greenstat.org.uk .............select
East Midlands, Derbyshire and High Peak Borough Council to complete
the questionnaire online. Alternatively:-
copies of the questionnaire are available from Footsteps, The Mechanics
Institute reading room and the library ( pre paid reply envelopes are
supplied for the forms to be returned) and at the public consultation
at Tesco
or contact me Christine Latham 0845 129 7777 ext 2255 christinel@highpeak.gov.uk
and I will send out a copy
Public consultation with a display showing some of the proposals is
to be held at Tesco Whaley Bridge on August 28th, 29th and 30th from
9am till 8pm.
A prize draw will be held for all completed questionnaires and the prize
is a meal to the value of £70 at a venue of their choice within
the High Peak. So remember to put your name and address on the questionnaire!!
The closing date for this is 12th September 2008
HPBC are also keen to hear any personal stories about the park that
will help us to piece together how the park has been used and cherished
by the local community.
posted August 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The August Newsletter is now available online
posted August 2008
latest advice and request from Derbyshire Police - link
updated 05/07/08
W3 report and Photographs
posted July 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The June Newsletter is now available online
posted May 2008
W3 Press Announcement
Find the official press announcement for W3 - link
General Details about the entertainment - link
posted June 2008
Whaley Bridge Community Consultation
The report has now been delivered and is available for you to read here.
However please be warned that the document is rather large and may take some time to download.
I have extracted the "Emerging Themes" section for a quicker download summary here.
If however you still wish to read the full document it is available in the Mechanics
posted May 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The May Newsletter is now available online
posted May 2008
Corpus Christi
Sat May 24th 2008.
Whaley Hall
at 1pm
You are invited to Whaley Hall on Sat May 24th at 1pm for the Celebration
of Holy Communion, this is a national event, and people will be coming
as far as London !
The service starts in the chapel at Whaley Hall, followed by the procession
through Whaley Bridge at 2pm, and into the United Church for a small service.
Afterwards the procession walks back to the Hall with a 25 piece Brass
Band, and the Whaley Oratory Choir.
Once back at the Hall High Tea will be served, followed by Benediction
in the Chapel.
The Community are in the process of re ordering the gardens at the moment,
and will be planting a boxed Lavendar hedge.
If anyone would like to take part, in helping to restore these very old
gardens, then please do get in touch with Fr Jamie on 01663 732495.
The Community Web Site is www.whaleyhallckl.org.uk
You can contact Fr Jamie on frjamie@talktalk.net
posted April 2008
W3 programme announced
The programme has been announced and is linked from the Events page
posted April 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The March Newsletter is now available online
posted March 2008
News about the Jodrell Arms
link to newsletter
posted March 2008
Warning
HOMEOWNERS in Whaley Bridge have been warned to check the security of their sheds after a break-in and two attempted break-ins.
PC Jo Bradshaw said people should be vigilant and check
they property was secure. Shed alarms are available from the police station.
posted Februrry 2008
New councillor co-opted.
Jon Goldfinch has been co-opted on to the council to replace John Oliver, who has left the area.
posted Februrry 2008
Safer Neighbourhood's first newsletter - link
posted Februrry 2008
£50,000 canal project launched
A £50,000 project, which could bring a bright future for one of Whaley Bridge's largest buildings, started at a high-powered meeting in January.
Executives from British Waterways, community organisation representatives and council officials, met to start the process for a major feasibility study into the possible use of the transhipment warehouse at the canal basin.
This is the large, historic building, unused for many years and protected by a Grade II* listing. British Waterways are the owners, and have led a partnership with local representatives to win financial support from the East Midland Development Agency.
The £50,000 awarded for the feasibility study is the first stage in possible funding for a multi-thousand pound development, under EMDA's waterway regeneration programme. Consultant companies will be asked to come up with plans by this summer to revitalise the strange building - the canal runs through it, with wharves at the end of the building where boats originally transferred goods to trains.
Parts of the building date back more than 200 years. Last autumn, many local people visited the warehouse during open days. For some, it was the first time they had seen inside the building.
Among local groups supporting the bid are the Whaley Water Weekend Association, whose event takes place round the canal basin, the Whaley Bridge Association, which is about to publish results of a survey into people's views on leisure and community facilities, and the Amenity Society.
posted Januarry 2008
Request for Volunteers
posted Januarry 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The January Newsletter is now available online
posted Januarry 2008
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The November Newsletter is now available online
posted November 2007
Whaley Bridge Town guide
A new Edition of the Whaley Bridge Town Guide is now under preparartion by a team of volunteers to replace the 2002 Edition.
I am reviewing the enties on Pages 20, 21 and 23 covering;
Local Organisations and Contacts
Scouts, Guides, etc
Sport.
Please email me (on joxman999@aol.com, or phone 732609) the EXACT wording you would like to be used, that is;
Name (of Organisation, Club, Society)
Details of person(s) to contact, that is Name(s)of person(s), AND Postal Address, Telephone Number, Email Address.
note from Webmaster - please also check the details on the organisation page and let me have any corrections
posted November 2007
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The September Newsletter is now available online
posted September 2007
Does your organisation want a grant / donation - link
posted September 2007
The Tymbark (our twin town in Poland) football team
will be visiting Whaley
Bridge from 13th - 20th September 2007. They will be staying with host
families and a full programme of events and visits is planned for the
week.
If you would like to become involved, attend events or can help in any
way,
please contact Donna Hodgson, tel: 01663 733098, email:
david_hodgson_48@hotmail.com.
posted September 2007
Public see inside magnificent Transhipment Warehouse
One of Whaley Bridge's biggest, most important - but least known - buildings, the Transhipment Warehouse at the head of the canal basin - was opened to the public as part of the National Heritage Access Day. more + photos
posted September 2007
Another heritage open day
took place over the same weekend, at St James's Parish Church, Taxal.
A visit by High Peak Mayor Jean Wharmby for Sunday tea coincided with the arrival back at the church of local people,
who went on a walk around the rural parish, guided by David Frith photo
posted September 2007
An inside view of Whaley's canal heritage
A chance to see the transhipment warehouse at Whaley basin
see poster
posted August 2007
WHALEY BRIDGE WATER WEEKEND 2007
Water Weekend - the wettest but the best - see report and pictures
posted August 2007
Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society
The July Newsletter is now available online
posted July 2007
Free advertising for businesses offering services
to boaters at Bugsworth Basin
Bugsworth Basin was reopened in 2005 and since then has become a popular
spot for boaters to moor up and spend a couple of days enjoying the beautiful
scenery and exploring the remains of what was once the busiest inland
port on the English narrow canal system. Up to 90 boats can moor in the
complex of basins at any one time and during the summer months Bugsworth
is busy with boat owners, hirers and hotel boats.
more info
posted July 2007
WBA...have your say
Whaley Bridge Association - WBA has been awarded funding to take forward a major community consultation in the town. The Big Lottery’s Awards For All, will enable the Association to ask local people what community facilities will be required in Whaley Bridge, now and in the foreseeable future.
WBA hope that this consultation will bring people together in a way that has not happened for many years. “It is important that we carry out this work now, so that we can recognise the changing needs of Whaley Bridge and we can begin to offer all the opportunities and services that make a strong community spirit and build a town that people remain proud to live in”, says Secretary WBA, Jon Taylor.
The consultation will take place this summer, and will seek people’s views at community meetings, face-to-face interviews, questionnaires and focus groups.
Members of the WBA, who are all volunteers, will be attending the main events in the town and talking to people where they shop and socialise. This will enable residents to discuss ideas and gives the opportunity for many people to get involved and help shape the community facilities that will be so important to Whaley Bridge
You can also get involved through this website by downloading the questionnaire. electronic version or hard copy version
This is your chance to have your say....we look forward
to hearing from you
posted June2007
Corpus Christi
At
Whaley Hall
Community of the King of Love
Reservoir Rd, Whaley Bridge.
On June 7th 2007
Starts 12 Noon
All Welcome. for info
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Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society The April Newsletter is now available online posted April 2007 Whaley Bridge Sunday School Bi-centenary 2007 is the bi-centenary of Whaley Bridge Sunday School. In 1807 the Wesleyans hired rooms in the village Corn Mill in which to hold a Sunday School. The mill proved inadequate, so by 1810 the Wesleyans were meeting, teaching and worshipping in a building called the Rid Barn. This was situated close to the present day Doctor's Surgery, hence the street named Chapel Street. Twenty years later the Wesleyans erected a Sunday School on the present day Buxton Road site and over a period of forty years added a chapel and enlarged the premises; which for many years was the Whaley Bridge Methodist Church, Sunday School and the Wesleyan Day School. To celebrate these events a weekend of activities are planned for mid May - see Events page posted April 2007 Annual Town Meeting The annual town meeting will take place on Friday 20th April 2007 at 19:30 hrs in the Mechanics Institute. Do not miss this opportunitty to talk to your councillors about any local issues posted March 2007 New Photos The Welldressing Group have presented seven framed photographs of their welldressings fro 2000 to 2006 at their coffee morning on 17th March 2007. These will be hung in the newly redecorated Reading Room as a colourful reminder of tour beautiful welldressings so far. Come and have a look posted March 2007 Mechanics Institute Recent visitors to the Mechanics may have noticed the smell of new paint. The Meeting Room and Reading Room have been completely redocorated by the Probation Service using labour from the Community Punishment Unit. posted March 2007 150th Aniversary of Stockport - Whaley rail line An important event for Friends of Whaley Bridge Station and the
Whaley Bridge Community in general will be the 150th Anniversary
of the Stockport to Whaley Bridge Railway Line. For more details contact - Anne
Winter posted March 2007 Whaley Water Weekend W3 - the Whaley Bridge Water Weekend will be on Saturday23 June and Sunday 24 June 2007. Most of the festive fun will take place around the canal basin at Whaley Bridge, the picturesque 'end of the line' of an arm from the Peak Forest Canal. Boat trips will once again be the main attraction, with music, food and nearby pubs to add to the party mood. posted February 2007 Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society The February Newsletter is now available online posted February 2007 Computer Classes in Whaley Bridge Computer classes will be held at Footsteps on Wednesdays between 19:00 - 21:00. Places are available for Beginners and Level 1 Basic. Course fees apply. For further information please contact Chapel Adult Centre tel:- 01298 811896 ( mon - Fri 10:00 - 15:00 ) posted November 2006 BEWARE - Sneak Thieves Beware Sneak thieves are about in Whaley Bridge. Your webmaster and neighbours have just been burgled by a sneak thief ( thieves ). Please be aware and take the necessary precautions. If needs be phone 0800 1233333 posted October 2006 Whaley Bridge rail friends win awards TWO High Peak projects have been recognised in the region's Community Rail Awards posted October 2006 Water Weekend dates set for 2007 W3, the Whaley Water Weekend, will take place on Saturday and Sunday 23 and 24 June 2007. more photo posted October 2006 Volunteers join autumn clear up VOLUNTEERS joined members of Whaley Bridge Amenity Society and Friends of Memorial Park to clean up local areas more photo posted October 2006 Whaley Bridge Allotment &Gardeners' Society The September Newsletter is now available online posted October 2006 Neighbourhood Watch(s) in Whaley Bridge Kevin Ratcliffe, our local police officer, and his colleagues will be in the Jodrell Arms from 19:30 to discuss all aspects of the above. More info
posted September 2006 Whaley Bridge Allotment &Gardeners' Society The September Newsletter is now available online posted September 2006 'Footsteps' 'Concert' Local dou 'Two Fold' will be playing at the Navigation Inn in Whaley Bridge on Friday 15th September 2006. All monies collected on the night is going to support 'Footsteps'. All welcome posted September 2006 Whaley Bridge Station 'GAP' For your information ,we have now placed the communication about the 'Gap' on the website Tom Levitt's rersponse to the council's letter (here) and also Northern Rail's response ( here) More news will be posted as received posted August 2006
Whaley Bridge Allotment &Gardeners' Society The July / August Newsletter is now available online posted July 2006 Whaley Water Weekend 2006 THE Whaley Bridge Water Weekend - W3 - was a great success in 2006. Big crowds and a growing variety of events and things to do made it the best since it started in 2000. More - Some photos are now available ( they may take a couple of minutes to load ) Rose Queen Carnival 2006 Some photos are now available courtsey of Graeme Lamb ( they may take a couple of minutes to load ) more to follow shortly
Whaley Bridge Allotment &Gardeners' Society The May / June Newsletter is now available online posted June 2006 Whaley Bridge Community Facilities Steering group The above has now been formed and are looking to find out what further facilities are wanted by the community and how to achieve them. for further information contact Mr Jon Taylor, 30 Hockerley lane SK23 7AT tel 732994 posted May 2006 Whaley Water Weekend Local history, as well as fun and music, will make the 2006 Whaley Bridge Water Weekend - W3 - the best since it started in the millennium year. more Something special for the kids !!! more posted May 2006 New bridge moves closer The planned new bridge which will take heavy traffic away from
the centre of Whaley Bridge and the beautiful canal basin area has
moved a step closer to reality. more
posted May 2006 Farmers' Market An opportunity to buy and sell local produce in Whaley Bridge will occur on 10th June 2006 in the car park at the Jodrell Arms, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:00. There are still some spaces available. Further details from Joanne Williams 0845 1297777 ext 4446 posted April 2006 Whaley Bridge Allotment &Gardeners' Society The February / March Newsletter is now available online posted March 2006 Peak and Dales Advocacy An organisation for helping people in the Peals and Derbyshire dales. For further info please read news article and / or visit their website posted March 2006 Friends of Whaley Water Weekend set up
posted February 2006 £148,000 - the fantastic support for Daniel's Light DANIEL's LIGHT, the Furness Vale-based charity that supports the adult leukaemia unit at Christie Hospital, raised another £12,500 last year. more
posted January 2006 Picking Whaley Bridge Roses Whaley Bridge Rose Queen 'royalty' for 2006.have been selected.
They will be crowned on carnival day Saturday 24 June. more posted January 2006 'Nicking' St Nick Whaley Bridge's new community officer PC Kevin Ratcliffe. more posted January 2006 FOOTSTEPS The unique community drop in centre in Whaley Bridge, has received a Big Lottery grant of £112,000 to make major improvements. Work is expected to start in early spring. Officials, volunteers and supporters celebrated the grant , following months of work in preparing the bid. Now, with £10,000 which the Footsteps committee is raising, the centre aims to complete these improvements by next December: · a renovated basement, where a youth drop
in service can be provided High Peak MP Tom Levitt joined volunteers at a 'thank you' party. He said the centre was a rare example in the High Peak of a community drop in facility. Among the party guests were George Hill, former owner of the shoe shop which turned into Footsteps after his retirement, Nye Rowland company secretary and Jean Horsfall, chair. Maureen Roberts, shop manager, appealed for more volunteers for Footsteps. Drop in for information or phone the the centre on 01663 732395 daily from 9.30 to 4.30pm (12.30pm on Wednesdays and Sundays.) Footsteps serves 300 people each week. The shop sells 500 books a week. Hayfield architect John MacCall has designed the changes at Footsteps. There is a possibility that the centre will have to close for a short time in the summer while some of the work goes on. · Footsteps organised the successful evening for the Whaley
Bridge
posted December 2005 New rector, new baby THE new rector of Whaley Bridge and Taxal has been named. He is the Rev Graeme Lamb, curate at Heald Green, Cheshire. Graeme, 37, and his wife Nicole hope to move in by early spring. Nicole is expecting their third child in March. posted December 2005 Christmas in Whaley Bridge
posted December 2005 Plan for Friends of W3 The Whaley Water Weekend - W3 - is considering setting up a linked
organisation, Friends of W3. Barrie Walker and James Middleton,
members of the W3 committee, revealed the plan in a presentation
to the Whaley Bridge Town Council. They
said: posted December 2005 Arthur Jackson's latest book
posted November 2005 Steam train's flying visit
It could be a while before a steam engine comes this way again. Past Time Rail of Lichfield, organisers of the trip, have no immediate plans for another Buxton outing. The next one will possibly be in 2007. This autumn's steam trip was only the third in the last five years. See also www.past-timerail.co.uk
Whaley Bridge Well Dressing 2006 WHALEY BRIDGE's well dressing in 2005 was a great success. The formal blessing at the canal basin in June took place on a perfect summer day, and attracted the biggest congregation yet. Many local people helped to prepare the dressings. The theme for the main dressing was the 200th anniversary of Admiral Nelson's death in the Battle of Trafalgar. Children's well dressings were displayed at sites on Market Street and Macclesfield Road. The 2006 well dressing will be blessed on Sunday 25 June at 2.30pm. As usual, the preparations of the 'flower picture' will take place in a marquee near the canal basin, starting over the Whaley Bridge Water Weekend (W3) on 17-18 June 2006. Information from Dorothy Markides, secretary, on 01663 733490 and Ethel Hallam, chair, on 01663 734436.
Youngsters have their say on future EIGHT boys, aged 12-14, turned up at a meeting of townspeople, called by Whaley Bridge town council, to discuss the future of communal facilities. They joined demands for a multi-use youth club, as well as better facilities at the local skateboard park. posted October 2005 Joanne is Whaley market town manager JOANNE WILLIAMS has taken over as market town manager for Whaley Bridge, a post she shares with neighbouring New Mills. Contact Joanne on 0845 129 7777, extension 4446 or joannew@highpeak.gov.uk. Joanne's dream for Whaley Bridge future
Water Weekend - June 2006 WHALEY Bridge's 2006 Water Weekend - W3 - will be on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June. A heritage cruise from the Whaley Bridge canal basin to the recently renovated Bugsworth Basin, about a mile away is planned, with a guide to local history en route. At the 2005 W3, over 500 people enjoyed trips on the canal. Organisations or individuals interested in the 2006 event can phone Stephanie Raybould, the town clerk, at 01663 733068. posted October 2005 New Community Beat Officer Whaley Bridge has a new Community Beat Officer. PC Kerry Buxton will be taking over from PC Greg McGill and her services will be dedicated to Whaley Bridge. She will be maintaining a high visible presence on the streets,looking after Neighbourhood Watch schemes and visiting our local schools, etc. She will also attend Town Council Meetings to discuss any problems or issues of concern with Whaley Bridge Town Council. She is hoping to hold public surgeries in the Mechanics Institute on some Saturday mornings and dates and times for these will be advertised in due course. If you wish to contact, or leave a message for PC Buxton, please telephone her at the Chapel-en-le-Frith Police Office: 01298 762173. posted September 2005 Friends of Whaley Bridge Station A Public Meeting has been arranged at the Mechanics Institute,
Market Poster display from 6pm. Introduction by Mr Tom Levitt MP at 6.30pm.
Hear what has been achieved elsewhere. Tell us your suggestions
for Hear latest developments from Northern Rail. Free draw for a family
day All welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits. For further details, contact: posted August 2005 Central Area Forum High Peak Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council held the
first The Questions and Answers (and Meeting Notes) are now available
on the The next Central Area Forum will be held on Wednesday 14 September
2005 For further information, or if you wish to submit a question on
Anti-Social posted August 2005 Whaley Water Weekend - a success for a report and photos click posted June 2005 Whaley Bridge Council Whaley Bridge Town Council now has quality status recognition. For offical press release click posted June 2005 Whaley Bridge Town Council Notice Notice is hereby given concerning the requests for grant and donations for local organisation. For more info click here posted June 2005 Whaley Bridge Allotment & Gardeners' Society newsletter for June 2005 posted June 2005 Rose Queen Program Announced The rose queen's and the program for the week are announced Rose Queen Program and last years photos 1 & 2 posted pre June 2005 Whaley Bridge Chair Elected Councillor Anne Winter is the chair of Whaley Bridge Town Council for 2005 - 2006. In the picture, outgoing chair Coun. Jake Walsh wishes his successor well before the annual meeting. Anne has been an Independant councillor for two years, representing Yeardsley. She joined the council shortly after her husband, a Liberal councillor, died. Anne, a former teacher, is president of the Twinning Association and is also a governor of Whaley Bridge Primary School posted pre June 2005 Community Response Plan The town council is currently undertaking a project to formulate a Community Reponse Plan. For more info posted pre June 2005 Neighbourhood First Responders Derbyshire St. John Ambulance and East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust have joined together in partnership to organise and support Neighbourhood First Responders, who are highly trained volunteers alerted by Ambulance Control at the same time as an NHS ambulance responding to an emergency call. for more info posted pre June 2005
Community Newsletter Whaley Bridge Town Council has recently published it's Spring 2005 Community Newsletter. It can be viewed here. Previous issues are available here. posted pre June 2005 Bugsworth Basin Re-opening
It has been announced that the canal arm upto Buxsworth Basin is due for it's offical re-opening on 26th march with a boat Rally posted pre June 2005
Whaley Bridge St John's Ambulance Unit
posted pre June 2005 Community Newsletter Whaley Bridge Town Council has recently published it's Winter Community Newsletter. It can be viewed here. Previous issues are available here. posted pre June 2005 Whaley Bridge Fencing Club Whaley Bridge Fencing Club, now in it's second year started it's Autumn Junior Beginners Course last week. The ten week course is for anyone between the ages of 8 and 14 who has not fenced before or has done just a little fencing. It's on Thursdays from 6.15 - 7.15pm, and started on 14 October at the Uniting Church Hall, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge. The course will cover the use of the foil and will involve the teaching of a range of skills and techniques, as well as fencing related games and small competitons. Those who want to will be able to take British Fencing Association Grades. posted pre June 2005 Whaley Bridge Community Trust Whaley Bridge Community Trust, which runs the footsteps centre in Whaley Bridge recently held it's second AGM. A report of the meeting is available here. posted pre June 2005 Mobile Telephone Mast East Whaley Bridge Residents’ Association has recently been asked to address concerns from local residents regarding the proposals for a 15m + high mobile telephone mast and associated building on the site of the new Whaley Bridge Cricket Club. Residents are concerned that the land, which already has consent for a two storey pavilion, will become even further developed and destroying its natural beauty. The land, owned by the Club, is designated Special Landscape Value and is also a Derbyshire Wildlife Site. It is understood that the Club need the mast to provide income for construction of the new pavilion. If the mast is allowed to proceed it will further degrade this greenbelt area and encourage other developers to follow suit. The mobile phone operators are due to make a formal planning application to High Peak Borough Council. If local residents are equally as concerned the Resident's Association is advising them to contact the planning department and also their local councillors. The residents’ association will be holding an open meeting in the Mechanics Institute in the week commencing 15/03/04 to discuss the impact (date to be advised). posted pre June 2005 High Peak Goes Pink
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posted pre June 2005 Bikes and cakes WHALEY BRIDGE welcomed the first cyclists on the new Pennine Cycleway, which passes through the town on its way from Derby to Berwick. More......... posted pre June 2005 |
