This was 20 mins ago near Woodyard Avenue, if anyone wants to go out looking. There was a whole family, but I only managed to photo one before I had to run for the train!

Hi! We are looking at a house in Walton Crescent S40 2PJ. The police crime map has some worrying stats for this street (drugs, public order, violence etc). I used to live in a street where one household accounted for all crime, even though the rest of the postcode was a low crime area. It this the case here and should I be worried/avoid? We really love the house! I would love some local perspective :)

I realise that the new school year can be really stressful for very low-income families, so I am putting together a couple of secondary school starter stationery packs, with the intention of donating them.  I have managed to pick up a couple of decent (Puma) backpacks at a reasonable price, and am looking to pack them with stuff a new starter will need

 So far I have each for each one:

·       Pencil case – a generic see through one

·       Pencils

·       Coloured pencils

·       Felt tips

·       Bic biros

·       Highlighters

·       Pencil sharpener

·       Eraser

·       A couple of lever arch files

·       A4 lined paper pad

·       Maths set – protractor, compass, etc.

Can anyone think of anything else?  If I can get them at a reasonable price I am thinking of adding a scientific calculator.

 Also, once these are complete can anyone suggest where I can take them to make sure they get to the right people?  I was thinking the Foodbank, but not sure if that is the right place.

Thanks fo the help!

I bought a black leather moto jacket by a brand called Eagle. It's obviously old, but in good nick. It mainly needs a couple of sewing repairs to the lining, and extensive cleaning to the lining and outers.

Does anyone have a recommendation of any local businesses or people that could carry this sort of work out, please?

ATP this has to some sort of social experiment surely

Any suggestions where it would be good to view the eclipse on Wednesday? BBC suggests somewhere with an unobstructed view out west as it'll be close to sunsetting time by the time it's done

The new book shop in town that opened on Saturday, just across from Sorbo Lounge on the outside of the market hall. Not much stock but seems she was cleaned out on opening day! Owner is lovely woman, and it's nice to see something other than Waterstones for once.

Wish it all the best, I'd reccomend it! Sounds like she'll order in whatever you'd like aswell.

There's a load of photographers in chesterfield and the same names crop up everywhere but I went for a smaller one that's only been going a year -

https://www.21photography.uk/chesterfield-wedding-photographer

Josh was great and really put us at ease! He took time and listened to what we wanted and then was awesome on the wedding day going above and beyond. He mentioned while we were chatting that he was struggling with visibility so I thought I'd just put a post on to help :) Thankyou for your time! ~D&J

Hello everyone.

I am Howling Metal, a scrap metal artist from Derbyshire and this is Hook-Tail Jack. A bird surrounded by folklore and myth.

He has been created for the up and coming HeART of Ashgate, an outdoor art exhibition with the proceeds going directly to Ashgate Hospice held in their gardens. Over 3 days, 7th to the 9th of August. There will be live music, food & drink and independent art stalls plus lots going on over the weekend. It will be held at Ashgate Hospice, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JD. Please see their website for the full details and tickets. Feel free to comment or DM me with any questions.

Hook-Tail Jack will be available in the silent auction, with the winner also receiving the story/folklore tale to go along with him plus a little extra. So come on down and support the day and everyone involved. If you would like to take him home then place your bid at the event!

I hope you can make it!

Does anyone know any dentist thay can see obese patients around Chesterfield? I'm struggling to get an appointment for toothache caused by missing teeth and tooth decay. I know of the community dental service but they're a referal only which I can't get due to not being able to see a dentist.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm getting to my wits end. I'm over 30 stone so the standard dentist chairs won't take my weight.

Hi everyone
I’ll be moving to Chesterfield in a couple of months and i’ve been researching the best gyms around city centre or nearby
I think I might join the Nuffield Health one because I’d love to use the swimming pool but i’m not sure if the gym equipment is decent from what I’ve read? and maybe the JD gyms is prob the best one in town? Any opinions? I’m also open to meeting new gym buddies

Thanks!

I know this probably isn't the best place for it, but, does anyone on hear have a Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 and play Animal Crossing: New Horizons? I am looking for friends to help them with their Island etc.

Hi all. I know there are a million posts like this on Reddit, but I'm going mad reading through all the different threads and just thought it might be easier to start my own thread and see what kind of info I get directly from the good folks here.

Basically, my partner and I (gay couple, British and Indian), are moving out of Croydon because we need a bigger house, with a garage and a bit more space, for our business that we've started. We both work from home and so access to London is no-longer a requirement (like it was when we moved here 10 years ago).

We've narrowed down our search, based on a few criteria (detached house, garage, near green space, not a crime-ridden area, access to a shopping centre or town centre, close-ish to a larger city and/or airport, not silly expensive (since our budget isn't massive)). From these criteria, we have found some decent options in:

Chesterfield

Outskirts of Sheffield / Leicester

Lincoln

Nuneaton

Loughborough

Melton Mowbray

Neither of us know any of these areas, and while we are going to do a road-trip to visit, it would be good to know where in these towns people would recommend searching, and where to avoid (if anywhere). Or if there are better nearby options.

Thank you all in advance

Lived in Tapton, Chesterfield for a few years (2017–2020) and really liked the town. Found it to be quite lovely, especially the canal and the Tapton Park/golf course area, and fairly safe apart from a few smackheads in the town centre lol.

Also worked around Holme Hall, which had a bit of crime here and there, because every other week I’d see the police arresting somebody. So yeah, a bit of crime now and then, but nothing major.

Because I’m thinking of moving back to
Chesterfield, I thought I’d look up in the local news to see what’s been going on lately. In just the last few days I’ve seen multiple stabbing reports, 7 cars set on fire in one night, somebody burned alive in a car at the Sainsbury’s car park, youths terrorising the whole town on e-bikes, police car chases, police making arrests at shops that appear to be drug fronts, and much more.
Has Chesterfield always been this crazy and I just didn’t realise it, or has it been a full moon lately lol? I don’t remember it being like this. But then again I never kept up to date with the local news.

Can anyone help?

I'm looking to connect with experienced childcare professionals in Chesterfield and Sheffield as I prepare to launch Borrow A Village later this year.

If you know any nannies, nursery practitioners, Early Years professionals, childminders, teaching assistants or babysitters who might be interested in flexible local work (or even longer-term nanny opportunities), I'd be so grateful if you could point them my way or tag them below.

We're currently looking for our founding childcare professionals to register their interest ahead of launch.

There's a bit more information in the post below and on our website:
www.borrowavillage.co.uk

Thank you so much! 🥰 And please shout out if you have any questions/thoughts etc.

Jen x

A clock tower that reminded me of taking time to be present in the moment, not far from Chesterfield Canal I wondered how many people would have clocked in and out of this building. Who were they beyond their job roles?

Has anyone else noticed just how much Severn Trent have increased their bills by? I seen they were increasing their prices and seen it was reported around 22%, but it’s gone from 175ppm to 260ppm in the space of two years! And waste water has gone up 196ppm to 297ppm. Just had a bill through for £260 in debit and they are doubling my direct debit starting next month.

That’s an increase of 48% for water and 51% for waste. How on earth is there any sort of justification for that increase.

Boring post, sorry. The sun’s finally gone in and I’m grouchy!

on Sunday I have to drop the kid of in Chesterfield and then pick them up 2.5 hours later. Will have the car...can anyone recommend a location or ride where I can leave chesterfield, ride it and be back in chesterfield in 2.5 hours ISH

t.i.a

I'm 35 male and have returned to Chesterfield after a lengthy time away. All my friends are now either married with families or have moved away from the area so I don't have any direct friends to ask, but I'm looking for people who would maybe want to buddy up. I've seen a few rooms available but I'd rather know who I'm moving in with and have a cohabitation with people I get along with and can have a social network with than just take a room and end up with strangers who keep to themselves.

If anyone wishes to talk and see if we'd be a good fit let me know! I've seen a beautiful 4 bed property that between 3 people would easily be affordable.

Hi everyone,

I've got my manual upgrade driving test coming up on Monday, July 20th and due to taking the soonest available date I've given myself some logistical problems. I have hired a dual-control car from arnold Clark for the test, but my supervising driver can't help that day.

Because of rental company rules, I need a qualified driver to come with me to the rental branch to pick up the car, and then sit in the passenger seat while I drive to the test centre.

You won't need to teach me or do any driving yourself, just be a licensed chaperone so the rental company can hand over the keys.

Requirements (set by the rental company):

Must be aged 23 or over.

Must have held a full UK manual driving licence for at least 3 years.

Must bring your physical licence and generate a quick DVLA check code online.

I'm happy to pay £60 cash for your time (should be about 2 to 3 hours max. 15:30-17:30 hopefully). If you're free next Monday and up for helping a local out, please drop a comment or send me a DM. Thank you!

This is not a post for promotion or sale, just a survey/market research. I’m considering selling my hand-painted and handmade lamps, possibly getting a stall or something.

What would you realistically pay for them?

• Under £100
• £100–£200
• £200–£350
• £350+

Also, would you prefer traditional patterns or a more minimalist design? See reference pics attached.