WALKING GROUP February’s walk started from the High Street, Whitwell on a dry, overcast day but with a cold wind blowing. Walking uphill, out of Whitwell, the seven hardy walkers passed the parishchurchofSt Lawrence. Started in 1200, this church contains the tomb of Sir Roger Manners. Sir Roger lived in the nearby Old Hall which […]
Mothers Union January 2013
MOTHERS UNION Member’s met at Ruth’s home on Wednesday December 12th for sherry and mince pies. Christmas cards and greetings were exchanged and a list made for those who wished to attend the January lunch , at the Hackney House Tea Rooms , Barlow. Menus were given out , so that members could make their […]
Walking Group January 2013
WALKING GROUP Last month’s walk started from the car park at the Peter Fidler Reserve in Bolsover. Peter was born in Bolsover and became a famousNorth Americapioneer. This reserve and Carr Vale Flash Reserve have been reclaimed from the old colliery works and consist of pleasant walks around large ponds dotted with various bird- […]
Newbold Women’s Group January 2013
NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP Despite a very cold evening 16 members attended the January meeting to hear Fr. Keith conclude “his visit to Israel” talk. This gave us all an insight in the great poverty and difficult circumstances which many endure. Members were told at tha AGM would be on February 6th, and NOT […]
Walking Group December 2012
WALKING GROUP Our small group of seven stalwarts set off from a lay-by near the Fox House Inn, walking into a very cold wind along a well-defined rocky path, which used to be the old Sheffield Road. Thankfully when we forked left and walked beside a pine plantation we were sheltered from the wind […]