Bakewell News
Vintage car open day at Bakewell care home
A VINTAGE motor show will take place at Burton Closes Hall Care Home, in Bakewell. Almost a dozen restored vehicles from the 1940s and 50s will be on display at the home from 1:30pm, on Monday 23rd April. The show is in celebration of both National Care Home Open Day and The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ Drive It Day. Among the cars will be an Austin 7, Ford Consul, Ford Prefect, Wolseley, Austin 10 and more. Car show and festival commentator Dave Whittle will be the master of ceremonies and the vehicle owners will be on hand to answer questions. Hazel Jones, home manager at Burton Closes Hall Care Home, on Haddon Road, said: “Our maintenance man Keith and his friends are all vintage car owners and we thought it would be a great idea to host a show on National Care Home Open Day and Drive It Day. “Everyone is so excited to see the cars and hear all about them and how long they took to restore. “What better place to show off vintage cars than the Grade II listed Burton Closes Hall, which was originally built in 1848 and is now operated as a care home. “We will also have tea and coffee available inside the home for anyone who wants to have a look around, speak to any of our staff or residents. “The show is completely free any everyone is welcome to attend.” |
Oxfam Jazz Breakfast at the Medway Centre.
Sunday, 8th April 10.30-12.30 Bakewell Oxfam Supporters Group invites you to a Jazz Breakfast with the music of The Steve Salfield Quartet. What better way to spend a Sunday morning than eating a sumptuous continental breakfast to the cool sounds of mellow jazz? Bring your family and friends, relax, chat or read the papers, which will we provide. The talented Steve Salfield Quartet is a band of local professional jazz musicians. Steve, on tenor and soprano saxes, has played not only in contemporary jazz groups, blues and rock’n’roll bands, but also in classical orchestras. His music melds influences from all of these experiences, ranging from rich and mellow to full and raunchy. Wendy Kirkland on keyboard is a well known pianist, organist and vocalist who leads her own band, The Organik Trio. Pat Sprakes is brilliant on double bass and guitar and Clive Loveday a talented and inventive drummer. You will hear old standard and original compositions as well as some unusual tunes from a variety of sources. For more details see www.stevesalfield.com Tickets can be bought from The Bakewell Book Shop or reserved from Jude on 01629 815469 or Daryl on 01629 813209 Tickets - £10.00, students and children under 16, £7.00, |
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Two Events in aid of Village Aid's West African Projects
Village Aid Rock & Roll Night Village Aid presents a night of ‘Rock & Roll’ with 50’s and 60’s band ‘The Rapids’. Join us for an evening of jiving, drinks and merriment. Join us for a special evening of live Rock & Roll music and dancing at the Medway Centre in Bakewell. All proceeds from this event will go to supporting Village Aid’s work in West Africa. | Village Aid Christmas Bazaar FREE ENTRY TO THE PUBLIC This year, Village Aid, the Peak District’s international development charity, are hosting a Christmas Bazaar in Bakewell Town Hall. We invite you to join us on the day! There will be stalls from a variety of local artisans and makers, showcasing the finest in local talent. Come along pick up some last minute christmas gifts- some of the best hand-made, locally sourced products Bakewell has to offer. All proceeds from this event go directly to supporting Village Aid’s projects in West Africa. There are a limited number of stalls for traders still available. To learn more, please contact Chrissy on 01629 814 434 or email chrissy.cattle@villageaid.org. We can’t wait to see you there! |
Bakewell Show to Take a Year off for 2019 Celebration
![]() As preparations get underway for the 200th anniversary of Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society in 2019, directors announce a ‘year off’ for its Bakewell Show event. After being blighted by adverse weather conditions this August, show organisers have decided to rest the ground for a year and reassess the event. Ian Else, joint Show director, said: “Bakewell Show visitor numbers have been falling - a nationwide trend amongst country shows - which suggests that we need a rethink. “We want to ensure that the show meets peoples needs; a year off in 2018 will not only give the ground time to recover from use in hostile weather conditions, but will also give us time to reconsider the show’s content and focus on our aim of promoting agriculture and horticulture in Derbyshire. “One of our strengths over the last 200 years has been our ability to change and we now have the perfect opportunity to look to the future and ensure that we are robust enough to face the challenges of the next century.” Despite the regular Show not taking place, some sections are discussing the organisation of stand-alone events on the Showground during its ‘fallow’ year in order to interact with visitors and determine the popularity of different elements of the existing Show. Organisers are keen to welcome volunteers who have ideas or are interested in being involved in the new-look show in 2019. The Society will be arranging a meeting of interested parties in the coming months to form a creative planning group, which will be a creative forum to discuss all ideas on a theme of celebrating 200 years of agriculture and horticulture in Derbyshire. To be involved contact the Bakewell Show office on 01629 812736 or info@bakewellshow.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bakewellshow |
On Broadway Musical by Bakewell's Theatre School
The musical On Broadway will be performed by Bakewell's Peak Performance Theatre School at the Pomegranate, Chesterfield October 25th. It will be a night of Broadway inspired choreography featuring dance styles from Ballet through to Jazz, Tap and Street Dance. If you love musicals, there will be colourful routines inspired from the Astaire Era through to Hairspray and Fame, plus zesty choreography to some great iconic and contemporary dance tracks. |
Care home supermarket bag pack raises over £500 for charity
![]() Staff from several care homes across Derbyshire spent the day on the checkouts at the town’s Marks and Spencer helping customers with their packing. Generous shoppers donated a total of £504.74 – with all proceeds going towards research and support for those living with dementia. Staff from four Hill Care Group homes took part, including three from Chesterfield, Holmewood Care Home, Barnfield Care Home and Springbank House Residential Care Home, alongside Burton Closes Hall Care Home in Bakewell. The funds will add to Hill Care’s year-long campaign for the Alzheimer’s Society, which has raised over £6,000 so far, with homes across the north of England all contributing. The campaign will culminate in a 330-mile cycle ride from London to Paris by Hill Care managing director Wendy Waddicor, who also took part in the bag pack. She said: “The Marks and Spencer bag pack in Chesterfield was a huge success, helping us to far exceed our original target, taking our total to over £6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. “I’d like to thank the staff at all four of our homes in Chesterfield and Bakewell for taking part. “It was a long day at the checkouts but worth it when you think we raised so much for a charity so close to all our hearts.” To sponsor Wendy on her London to Paris charity cycle ride taking place between the 19th and 22nd July 2017, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wendy-waddicor |
Bakewell team unveils well-dressing at RHS Chatsworth

More than 90,000 people are expected to attend the five-day event, which takes place from 7th to 11th June.
The Bakewell team is one of only five to showcase their well-dressing skills at the first ever RHS Well Dressing Competition.
The design focuses on one of Bakewell’s oldest buildings, Burton Closes Hall, which is now a care home operated by the Hill Care Group.
Carl J D Fisher, home manager at Burton Closes Hall, said: “We’re delighted to unveil the stunning design from the AJ Welldressing team at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show.
“The well-dressing has already attracted a lot of attention, including from the Duke of Devonshire and President of the RHS Sir Nicholas Bacon, who have all been impressed with the attention to detail and craftsmanship.
“Burton Closes Hall is a beautiful building with a great deal of history and is a worthy centerpiece for the design. Our elderly residents are absolutely thrilled to know their care home is featuring in such a prestigious competition.”
Burton Closes Hall was built in 1848 and has retained the majority of its original features. Architect Augustus Pugin, known for designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster, incorporated many of his gothic revival stylings into the building.
The well-dressing design is the creation of Sue Hudson who has continued the tradition of Bakewell well-dressings along with sister, Christine Barks, following its revival by their father and horticulturalist A. J. Goudie in 1967.
Marking the golden anniversary of the town’s well-dressing revival, Sue and Christine lead a team of local volunteers in their creation for the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show.
The sisters follow in their father’s footsteps, who was passionate about the tradition of well-dressing, using it to put Bakewell on the map and help bring tourists to the town.
In 1977, A. J. Goudie presented a well-dressing at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, honouring the Queen on her Silver Jubilee, and winning The Lindley Medal for Outstanding Beauty.
Two years later, he returned to the Chelsea Flower Show with the support of the then Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, who offered a gold-leaf frame and use of the Chatsworth House gardens.
A. J. Goudie won The Banksian Medal and the success lead to a yearly well-dressing in Bakewell’s Bath Gardens, a tradition continued by his daughters today.
Tickets to RHS Chatsworth Flower Show can be purchased at rhs.org.uk/flowershows.
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A Celebration the Amazing Songs of Elton John & Billy Joel.
![]() Sunday 6th August 7.00pm. Tickets £10 from the venue (01629 813638) or on-line at www.artmusicltd.com or phone/text 07918 556552 |
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