From this week’s letter page in the Glossop Advertiser, in response to some advertising on Stagecoach buses, “make a real day, talk to someone and become human again”

Fairtrade Fortnight takes place at the end of this month, and the local Glossop Fairtrade Group has planned a range of events during then. Most of the events are taking place in various churches around the Glossopdale area with stalls planned for Tesco’s on Saturday 3rd March and the Co-op on Saturday 10th March. For […]

If you are perhaps suffering a little from the mid winter blues, then Hot Fuzz, the latest film from the creators of Shaun of the dead, is guaranteed to cheer you up. With a cast consisting of many English acting institutions such as Jim Broadbent, Timothy Dalton and The Equaliser himself Edward Woodward, all appearing […]

Next Wednesday (28th February) see’s the second of the second round of estate walkabout’s covering as with the November one, the middle of the estate (Ashford, Monyash, Youlgreave, Bakewell, Tissington, Wardlow, Totley, Langsett, Hurdlow, Sheldon, Combs, Longnor, Hollins, Brassington.) The walkabouts look to cover a whole range of ‘environmental issues’ from ground’s maintenance to quality […]

HPCHleafletFeb07 Originally uploaded by AnthonyMck. A number of local residents have recently contacted me with regards to leaflet displayed above. Whilst I’m not quite sure the wording is entirely appropriate, it clearly show that the ALMO is serious about taking action to tackle rent arrears. My only concern is that whilst I can agree with […]

Last Saturday saw Gamesley’s first team draw one all against Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds at Home. Next week (24th February) see’s them face Wirksworth Town F.C. at home in the semi final of the Derbyshire Cup. Last week I reported that the reserves didn’t have a game, however the ended up playing Billinge Reserves and […]

Tuesday morning saw a coffee morning organised by Tom Levitt MP to discuss crime and justice issue’s, and what the views of local people are. The format for the event was basically a round table discussion led by Tom, expanding on the issue’s raised in his recently circulated questionnaire. Attending the event along with Tom […]

Tuesday night saw a meeting of the Labour Group, quite a lengthy one with a whole range of topics from various issues including the budget, this years elections, and much more under discussion.

Monday night saw a meeting of the Environment Select Committee, amongst the items for discussion were reports on Noise Enforcement, sustainable design, and winter maintenance, along with updates on Binnovation, and Environmental Enforcement Policy. The update on Binnovation, was a little disappointing with the report for consideration, having already gone through the council’s executive committee, […]

Gamesley’s dispersal order started on Friday, and I suppose you could say with the snowy weather it got off to a good start ! From reports from the police the earlier police surgery where local’s could get details of the ‘order’ wasn’t well attended with no local’s in attendance. If you need additional information or […]