Crich Standard
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Latest news from the area
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New restrictions for parts of Derbyshire - update from DCC
15 October 2020
Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and Erewash will enter the ‘High’ covid local alert level after a surge in coronavirus cases
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Extra Hours at Crich Tramway Village
12 October 2020
Crich Tramway Village is to open for an extra hour (until 6.30pm) from October 28th to 30th to provide an opportunity to see and ride on the trams in darkness during the half-term week. The venue is also opening over the weekend of 6th - 7th November.
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Crich Area Community Art Sharing success
12 October 2020
The weekend of 10th-11th October saw the culmination several months of artistic activity with the Crich Area Community Art Sharing exhibition at the Glebe Field Centre. This was the first event of its kind, borne from the recognition that many people engaged their creative talents as one way to occupy their time during the Covid-19 restrictions.
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October Half-term Holiday Activties
07 October 2020
Following the success of our summer programme of activities which saw almost 90 children attending play, sport, art and nature sessions we are pleased to be able to offer another programme for the autumn half term holiday.
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The community art sharing weekend is finally here!
05 October 2020
On Saturday 10th October (12 - 5pm) and Sunday 11th October (10.30 - 5.00) there will be the first ever Community Art Sharing at the Glebe Field Centre.
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FREE admission to Crich Tramway
02 October 2020
Community Day on Sunday 11th October 2020. FREE admission to anyone living within 5 miles of Crich.
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Crich Heritage Meetings Cancelled for 2020
23 September 2020
We are sorry to tell you that we have given up hope of any further Crich Heritage Meetings this year.
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Amber Valley & Erewash Autumn Footprints Walking Festival
09 September 2020
Unfortunately organisers of the Autumn Footprints Walking Festival have confirmed that the usual event will not take place this year, however, they have collected some of the previously produced walk leaflets and posted them on line for the public to enjoy.
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Final week for submissions to the Crich Area Community Art Sharing
07 September 2020
There is one more week for you to send in your favourite art work or craft piece to Clare Limb for display in the Community Art Sharing on 10th & 11th October at The Glebe.
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Crich Medical Practice Flu Clinic open
02 September 2020
Crich Medical Practice are holding flu clinics in September and October.
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New Medical Order Line for Repeat Prescriptions
02 September 2020
From Wednesday 30th September patients will be asked to order their repeat Medication via the Medicines Order Line (01246 588 860) The order line offers a dedicated person who will have time to answer any medication queries this will free up the practice telephone line for more urgent phone calls.
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Popalong Outdoors to continue during September
29 August 2020
Following the success of Outdoor popalong, which took place as part of the children's summer activities arranged by some members of the Crich Patient Participation Group, Popalong Outdoors will continue during September.
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Welcome to Crich Standard
Welcome to the definitive website for the news and goings on of the Crich Area which includes the villages of Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell and the hamlets of Crich Carr, Plaistow Green and Wheatcroft.
Every quarter, Crich Standard is published as a magazine and distributed free of charge to all households in Crich Parish. It is written, produced and distributed by volunteers and is supported by advertising from local businesses.
Here are some of the latest feature articles from the magazine.
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Fritchley community volunteers
Celebrating Fritchley volunteers
From small beginnings, the Fritchley Community Association (FCA) has grown into a force to be reckoned with, as Dom Andrews discovered in this article...
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It’s good to talk
Andy Harding talks about his experience of volunteering with Crich Careline.
I thought talking to old ladies would be boring: all blue rinse and daytime TV. It turns out they’re into all sorts of weird stuff. Pro wrestling, for instance. Read more here
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Lifeline for parents
Two well-established local groups offer welcome support to those with young children. Both Toy Library and Popalong provide a lifeline for parents, with hot drinks, friendly faces and listening ears in abundance, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers who run them. Read more here
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All aboard!
In full control
Passionate about trams? Enjoy meeting new people? Crich Tramway Village could be the volunteering destination for you! Read more here...
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Crich Churchwarden
The ceremonial but working warden
Of all the voluntary roles that have kept Crich functioning over the centuries, that of churchwarden is probably the most ancient. Read more about this important role.
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Margaret Lane
Being the chair of CPC
A chat with Margaret Lane, Chair of Crich Parish Council. What's involved? What does the Council do? How can you get involved? Find the answers here.
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Showtime at Fritchley School
Playing a great tune in Fritchley
Musicals magic and fabulous flautists at Fritchley School. Find out how the children have been making music in this article.
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Farewell from Cheryl Julian
Head teacher retires
Memories to treasure... Cheryl Julian looks back at the 18 years she spent as Headteacher of Crich Junior School. Read the full article.
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Learning the ropes
Ringing is well within the capabilities of most people. The initial teaching takes several weeks, after which a learner can begin ringing with the rest of the team. Read more about how you could get involved.
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Where there’s Derbyshire, there’s brass
Learn more about the long history of Brass Bands in our area here
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Harvest Hymn
We Plough the Fields and Scatter was written by Matthias Claudius in German, based on Psalm 144, published in 1782 and translated into English by Jane Montgomery Campbell in 1861. Read more about it in this fascinating article.
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Together in electric dreams
Around two years ago, a mysterious ‘S’ logo appeared on a building on Coasthill, which had formerly housed the Crich SureStart Centre. Read about Soundgas, the business that now occupies these premises.
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Directory
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Latest news
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