1995-1999 A Chelmorton Diary
Chelmorton War Memorial Institute, December 1999 On Oct 10th Mrs Jane Denby of Chelmorton ran in the Great North Run half marathon in aid of the Chelmorton War Memorial Institute. Through her sponsorship 426 pounds was raised for plaster, curtain fabric, glass and decorating materials. The institute committee would like to thank everyone who sponsored Jane in her efforts. The children of Chelmorton and surrounding villages had a Halloween treat in the form of a party at the Institute. There was a barbecue and refreshments, games and a fancy dress Competition. Daniel Smith and Kelly Townsend shared first prize. The Chelmorton War Memorial Institute Committee would like to thank all the sponsors who made the event possible.
Harvest Festival 1999 The Harvest Service was taken by Betty Creswell and the church looked very attractive with all the flowers and produce. The sale of produce in the Church Inn was exceptional. As the new auctioneer Stephen Ponsonby began it could be seen that the sale would be a great success. Plum jam was in abundance, and pickled onions reached an all time high. Many thanks to Stephen and our retiring auctioneer Bill Gould
Internet launch for local news Autumn 1999 Tracey Worth from Chelmorton launched local news extracts on the internet. The local news coverage was for the areas in the Taddington church area. Dates of future events such as summer and harvest festivals were added alongside short history items for the various surrounding villages.
Billerette team for summer festival 1998 98 was a wet weather year but spirits were not dampened. The well was dressed, donations went to the RSPCA and children had a fancy dress competition. Top local artist Jean Goodwin of Alstonfield arrived to judge the youngsters painting work and Mr Ragg of Chapel arrived with his steam traction engine. There was a Maypole dance by the village children followed by adults of the village demonstrating Bavarian dance. Howard Clarke and Carl Lomas were amongst the team trained by Buxton carnival hero, Bill Weston of Billeret fame. The dance ended with a demonstration of Bavrian bell ringing conducted by Harry Mayo. MP Tom Levitt returned to once again launch a spectacular firework display above Primitive Hall were guests enjoyed a traditional spit roast.
Chelmorton New Years Eve Gala Ball 1997-8 As December 1998 closed many local villages celebrated New Year at Primitive Hall.The twelve oclock hour was marked with a peel of bells.
Chelmorton Cow wins Buxton carnival in first entry for many years July 1997 For the first time in a great many years Tracey Worth organised a vehicle float entry from Chelmorton to enter the Buxtoin Carnival. Raymond Lomas provided a classic post war David Brown tractor to tow a trailer which was decorated with hundreds of hand made crepe flowers produced by many of the village people. local children took to fancy dress and rode on the trailer for the parade. First prize for the carnival dress was given to the Chelmorton Cow on the trailer and the hand made flower work got a Very Highly Commended certificate.
High Peak MP sets fireworks over Chelmorton summer sky 1997 With glorious weather 97 was a bonanza week for the summer festival. For the first time in the last few years a well board was made and displayed on the corn of Main Street and Church Lane. Vicar Tom Comley blessed the well, amongst the summer fun was a painted egg contest and flower demonstration. Tracey Worth organised a three legged race down the Main street which ended with a competion to eat a Bakwell Pudding to find the winner. The Summer Ball at Primitive Hall had High Peak MP Tom Levitt in attendance to launch a spectacular firework display that was matched to music for a highlight of the summer event. There was a traditional sheep spit roast at the Hall and all villagers were treated to a free supper at the event.
Summer Flower festival with free drinks 1996 The church was awash with flowers in the summer of 96 for a glorious flower festival. Fireworks were launched from the back fields of Primitive Hall were everyone from the village was invited to a free barbeq to celebrate the summer festival.Good weather prevailed and a healthy chain of silver coins created a trail to the the church.
Fireworks from Chelmorton Low 1995 In 1995 the summer festival found villagers at a free drinks reception to celebrate the summer flower festival.People gathered at the crossroads by Guilfort for the church procession in the shadow of fireworks which were launched from the top of Chelmorton Low. The sky was light up from above the village by a wonderful display of mortar fire arranged by Carl Lomas.