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.”

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, 

Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging people to shop locally this Christmas, by once again giving them the gift of free parking. In a now annual tradition, councillors hope the scheme will offer convenience to shoppers and a vital boost to the local economy. Throughout December, there will be no charge for parking in any council car park from 2pm until midnight. The initiative was first introduced by the District Council in 2008 to help residents and businesses suffering in the immediate aftermath of the financial crisis. Council leader Councillor Lewis Rose said: “These remain tough times financially for local government, but encouraging a thriving district is our number one priority. “We are confident this initiative will help local businesses and our residents at this important time of the year.” The offer comes on top of residents’ parking concessions that allow local people to park free every day of the year up to 11am and after 4pm. This means Dales residents have free parking for 21 hours each day over the festive period. Coun Rose added: “We are delighted that we have managed once again this year to retain the free parking permit for every one of our 34,000 households. “It is important to remember however that car parking income is vital in helping us to maintain some of the excellent car parking, environmental and recreational services we provide for local people and visitors.” Motorists are reminded not to leave anything valuable in their vehicles as the lead up to Christmas can also be a choice time for thieves. For details of council car park locations, go to https://goo.gl/XNDEx6.

Read more at: https://www.matlockmercury.co.uk/news/derbyshire-dales-council-extend-free-car-parking-for-christmas-period-1-8869510

The Bakewell Show is to take a year off in preparation 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.

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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

Sunday 6th August 7.00pm.