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From Derbyshire County Council Public Rights of Way. Following a decision by the Council’s Portfolio member for Highways Transport and Infrastructure to authorise a traffic regulation order relating to Jacob’s Ladder (BOAT 15) at Stoney Middleton on 19th June, the Council is proceeding to make such an order in the format I now attach (links below). This decision was in accordance with the recommendation of the Executive Director – Economy Transport and Environment in the report you were sent a link to by email on 14th June. I anticipate that the Order will be made on Monday 22nd July. Those who made formal objections to the Council in respect of the proposal will be notified of the making of the order within 14 days of the Order being made, as required by the relevant regulations. Plan

Well Dressing is almost upon us again and it's the big push to get them finished by Friday Evening. The wells are being marked out on Monday and some items have been put in place already. This work is continuing every day & evening up to and including Friday. Why not come along and lend a hand. If you have never done it before it does not matter, we can show you how to do this ancient craft. There are thousands & thousands of flower petals, leaves, berries, cones and seeds etc to be put in this week. If you feel like having a go, come on down to the marque in the churchyard between 10am and 10pm. Plenty of able bodies are also required Friday evening/Saturday morning to erect the wells. For more info on all these items, please contact:- Paul Fox Well Dressing Secretary pfoxstony@aol.com 07709 504 772

Greetings! As you know, Well Dressing Week is almost upon us! If you are one of Stoney Middleton’s generous and creative bakers, please may I ask if you might cook and donate a cake/cakes for our tea tent. Visitors will start arriving on Saturday, 20th July and then throughout the week until Sunday 28th July. Simply, and kindly, take your creation(s) along to the Tea Tent (St. Martin’s Church) from 20th July – 28th July, 10.35 am – 3.40 pm.. Please help us impress our guests with your tasty edibles. In the process, enable us to generate funds for our village organisations. With warm thanks for your help, Barry (Nottage), Well Dressing Committee. Alle Menschen werden Brüder.. Don’t let the dream die…!

Could you open up your home to give older people or adults with disabilities the chance to lead ordinary lives in the community? Derbyshire County Council is looking for more people to become Shared Lives carers. Although we need carers all over Derbyshire, we are particularly looking for people in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. The scheme offers over 18s the chance to move in with a carer to share their family life for a long term arrangement, short break or day care. There is no upper age limit on becoming a Shared Lives carer although they have to be over 18. They can come from all backgrounds, can be working, unemployed or retired. They can become a carer regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. They don’t need to own their home but they need to be patient with a stable home life, flexible and willing to learn. Full training is provided and support is on hand. Carers are paid depending on the type of support they offer. Shared Lives is registered with the Care Quality Commission and carers are assessed and approved. To find out more visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/sharedlives Emily Goddard and Rebecca Challands Being a Shared Lives carer runs in the family for Emily Goddard. So when the former retail manager was looking for a better work/life balance after having her daughter Ivy, five she decided to give it a go. “My auntie has been a Shared Lives carer for many years and her daughters - my cousins - also became Shared Lives carers after having their children so I have always been used to it. My mum was also a carer so there’s a history of caring in my family. “My husband Dave and I talked it over and we decided to look in to it. It is very rewarding – in fact I think it is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. “The fact that I can work from home and can look after Ivy so I don’t need childcare or after school care is a real bonus. “Often people who decide to become Shared Lives carers have already had their own families, and their children are now grown up. “However it is definitely a career that works with a young family too and I think for the service user, sharing their life with a young family can have so many benefits. “I get loads of support from my Shared Lives social worker and the allowances are good,” said the 33-year-old. Emily recently moved to Derbyshire from Warwickshire where she had been a Shared Lives carer for two years and she now provides a permanent home to Rebecca Challands. The 18-year-old, who was brought up by her grandparents, now has her own room in Emily’s light and airy rented home in Holmewood near Chesterfield. Emily added: “There’s something about extending your family and having people living here and sharing a life together. It’s a busy household but we love it. “Often people are put off because they think they have to support them every minute of every day but that isn’t the case. “We still get time as a family ourselves as Becky likes her own space in her bedroom so Dave and I get time for our own family as well. “Becky is happy to stay at home on her own for periods of time so we're able to get out and about as a family too. “Carers are also entitled to four weeks paid respite a year to allow everybody a break.” For Rebecca it means gaining new skills, trying new things and cooking for the first time. She’s even developed a love of shopping - something she had never liked doing before. “This is my own home forever. I love living here,” she said. Rebecca goes to college four days a week but on her Friday off, Rebecca and Emily spend the day together – they call it Rebecca’s Well-being Day Rebecca added: “We have been in to town together, doing some cooking, shopping, making my bed and cleaning my room.” Emily is passionate about helping Rebecca blossom to lead a fulfilling, independent life – so much so she’s planning on offering a Shared Lives home to another person. “I treat Becky as an adult and I can help promote her independence and encourage her to do more things for herself like making a hot drink, doing household chores and cooking. “Also encouraging her to have more access to the local community and seeing her confidence grow day by day is wonderful. “I love the fact that you are making a difference to people’s lives and helping them achieve their goals,” she said.

Derbyshire County Council is encouraging people to Stub Out and Save by quitting smoking with its free Live Life Better Derbyshire service. There’s many reasons that may motivate people to quit for good. From saving money to breathing more easily, reducing the impacts of passive smoking to having more energy. Smoking poses a serious health risk and can lead to cancer, strokes, heart attacks and other potentially fatal conditions but it’s also an expensive habit with people spending on average around £250 every month. Why not stub out and see what you can save – whether that’s money, your health or your quality of life. Live Life Better Derbyshire offers a free, 12 week, stop smoking support service. It’s open to all Derbyshire residents and offers one-to-one and group support at venues across the county. The service offers: Free NRT including patches, lozenges and gum Access to prescription only medications One to one support across the county Telephone support Advice, information and quit tips To find out more call 0800 085 2299 or visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk

When you are visiting towns or cities and going shopping please always keep an eye on your belonging and never leave them unattended, also don’t leave bags open. This advice comes from the Police after a report of money and credit cards being stolen from elderly lady while walking round Bakewell on Saturday 25th May. Please report Suspicious persons on 101

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Derbyshire County Council have announced an Emergency Road Closure on The Bank for 4th & 5th July. More details can be found in the link below. https://roadworks.org/?tm=113639394

SMILE are arranging a coach trip on Saturday 18th May from Stoney Middleton to Whitby. Whitby is celebrating its "Fish and Ships" weekend. The coach will depart at 08.30 from the bus stops in the village; leaving Whitby at 5.30pm. It promises to be a fun day and all for just £20 per person; you can't get to Chesterfield in a taxi for that! Please call SMILE Secretary Chris on 630324 to reserve your seats

The Community Pay Back Team will be in the area during May working to maintain two of the Villages key assets. The supervised group will be in Bath Garden Woods on Wednesday 15th and Sunday 19th May and Grove Gardens on Wednesday 22nd May.

The Stoney Middleton Heritage Centre Community Group received the 'Highly Commended' award in the 'Best Volunteer Project' category at the 2019 Derbyshire Museums and Heritage Forum awards on 3rd May. Congratulations to Parish Councillor Colin Hall and his colleagues.

Derbyshire County Council have announced that on 13th July 2019 from 08:00 to 16:00, the High Street from its junction with Denman Crescent to its junction with Eaton Fold, will be closed to facilitate safe access to an underground structure. The alternative published route is; Middleton Ln, Moisty Ln, Thunderpit Ln, Un-named Rd, A623, High St (to point of closure) and vice versa Access will be maintained, whenever reasonably possible, on the affected length of road. The road will re-open as soon as the work is finished. This may be earlier than advertised. Derbyshire County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused while work takes place. Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire 01629 533190. The County Council intends to make/has made an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) to prohibit its use by traffic.