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HESTERFIELD’S Queen’s Park will

once again be in the media spotlight

when international cricket returns to

the town in an Ashes summer when

England U19s face Australia U19s in the

second of five one-day internationals in

August.The match is to be played on Friday, 14th

August, and is a chance for supporters to

watch the England and Australia stars of the

future, including a potential appearance from

Derbyshire fast-bowler Will Davis who was

recently selected for the U19s tour of

Australia.

The match will bring a second helping of

high quality action for the Chesterfield public

following Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s

annual Festival of Cricket, in association with

Chesterfield Borough Council. This will be

held in July and includes LV=County

Championship action against Glamorgan and

NatWest T20 Blast fixtures versus

Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Yorkshire

Vikings.

Chesterfield Cricket Club Chairman Mike

Taylor said: “We are looking forward to

another great summer of cricket here in

Queen’s Park.

“In July, we will host Derbyshire County

Cricket Club’s Festival of Cricket and it’s

great that we’ll bring the curtain down with an

Ashes battle between the best young players

in England and Australia.

“Hosting both these high profile events is

great news for the town and also great news

for Chesterfield Cricket Club. Watching some

of the best players around always inspires

our youngsters at the Club and local schools

and these big matches provide us with

opportunities for us to raise funds which help

us continue to run a very successful league

cricket club.

“We’re proud to host Derbyshire‘s Festival

of Cricket and hope the Festival will continue

for many years. It’s been great to host

additional matches in recent summers like

the England Women, Yorkshire versus the

Unicorns and now the England and Australia

U19s.”

Entry for the international match will be free

of charge, beginning at 10.30am.

Big year ahead for TomNot only has he become a published author,Chesterfield’s Tom Hardwick has also beeninvited to spend seven weeks in America

LOCAL man who has a muscle-wasting disease has an

exciting summer ahead of him after writing a book about

his life.Tom Hardwick, 23, of Loundsley Green, has Duchenne muscular

dystrophy, which means he uses a wheelchair and needs 24-hour care.

Research for his autobiography ‘Not Wasted’ has led to him being

offered an internship with a charity in the United States.

Churches in the area are backing Tom in his efforts to raise more

than £10,000 to cover the cost of his flight, accommodation and

specialist equipment he will need. Tom became a Christian when he

was 13 and went on to obtain a degree in theology.

Tom’s carer, dad Ian, will be accompanying him on the seven-week

trip to California and it’s hoped his costs can be covered too.

Tom’s internship is with a global mission run by charity Joni and

Friends, called Cause 4 Life, which supports disabled people and their

families.

Tom hopes to learn how he can prepare to become, and help others

to become, a voice for disabled people in his home area and

particularly within the church.

He said: “The most important part of travelling to America and being

an intern with Joni and Friends, in my view, is to have an opportunity to

show kindness and compassion to people who, like me, are affected by

disability and to be an encouragement to them.

“It’s really important to me to value others above myself and this

internship is a fantastic platform to do that.

“I hope that whilst over there I would grow in confidence and gain

new insights into the challenges people with disabilities face so that I

may be better equipped to be a voice for them.

“Another reason I chose to take part in the internship is because I

wanted to do something totally outside of my comfort zone. I can very

easily find myself allowing my disability to dictate my life by thinking I

cannot do certain things and because of it not trying.

“It will be a fantastic achievement for me to go on a 13-hour flight to

another continent and then spend seven weeks there; this is something

that I would never have imagined doing. I hope this experience will

loosen a few inhibitions and help me to flourish.”

Tom was diagnosed with the disease, which only affects boys, aged

five. Life expectancy is 19 years so Tom is doing very well.

He is aiming to stage five events in the region over the next few

months to share his plans, promote his book and raise money. The first

was held at the church he attends - Holmebrook Valley Church.

Local businesses are also being asked to support Tom’s campaign.

He has a give.net site set up and hosted by his church, a registered

charity, which can be found at: https://my.give.net/notwasted

His book is available on Amazon as a Kindle version and through

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For more information, see Tom’s Facebook page at

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ROOM above a Chesterfield hairdressing salon was the

venue for a major turning point in the career of singer Joe

Cocker. The latest issue of Twist’s sister magazine, My Kind of Town, includes

a tribute to the late, great rock and blues performer... and there is a

fascinating revelation about how he made one of the most important

recordings of his career at an unlikely local address.

David McPhie, who worked as Joe’s personal advisor and morale-

booster in the 1960s, recalls that the performer’s confidence was

at a particularly low ebb following one gig at Barrow Hill.

Recalled David: “He became very depressed, being faced with

sparse future bookings, even from his management, and no

prospect of anything recording-wise on the horizon. He told me

that if things didn’t improve radically in the next few weeks, he was

going to disband the group and return to his former employment as

a gas fitter.”

David told him that, one way or another, he would get him a new

recording contract, and the first step would be to make a demo

recording to hawk around the major labels in London.

“So we arranged a day at our rented upstairs flat, above the

hairdressers on the corner of Chatsworth Road and School Board

Lane in Chesterfield.

“It was recorded on one of those old, chunky, reel-to-reel tape-

recorders (a Ferrograph, I think), on Scotch tape, with a

rudimentary mixer and a couple of microphones. In addition to

vocals, Joe played drums with my own set being on hand, and

Chris Stainton played everything else: guitar, bass, electric

keyboard.”

Songs recorded included the recently Cocker/Stainton-penned

‘Marjorine’ which went on to become Joe’s first chart hit.

Added David: “My copy of this recording was later 'irretrievably

degraded' and rendered unplayable by being stored in the damp

cellar of the next house we moved to. What would that recording

be worth now, I wonder?”

The remarkable career of Joe Cocker, who died in December, is

remembered in an eight-page tribute in Issue 16 of nostalgia

publication ‘My Kind of Town’, on sale, price £4.99, from

Waterstones in Chesterfield and from the publishers on 01246

380016 (post free).

Joe Cocker: Was at a low ebb following

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Even though Latin is no longer spoken, it’s shaped many European

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grammar can help them master other languages and enrich their use

and understanding of English.

Katharine Waring, 17, who wants to study archaeology in the future,

said: “I'm enjoying learning Latin. It's a very logical language with all

the rules set out. The hard bit is remembering all the tenses.

“I can see how closely English and the European languages

are linked to it. I like being able to see where our word meanings

come from. Like ‘January’ which stems from the Latin ‘ianua’

which means ‘door’.”

English teacher Alison Carter set up the group to give students a

slightly different academic challenge. They have been learning some

key grammar points and reading stories about Roman life, history

and culture.

Said Alison: “The students are really enjoying Latin. They are

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Organisers of a reunion for former pupils of one of the area’s largest schools are turning back the clock 40 years

O you recognise yourself in this great old picture? If so,

your former schoolmates want to hear from you!A reunion is being held for pupils who were in the 5th form at Tupton

Hall School in 1975. Some of the group are pictured here in the lower

sixth.

The last time the classmates had a reunion was back in 1997 at the

Hunloke Arms, Wingerworth.

Another meet-up is planned for 13th June at the same venue, now

the Wingerworth Pub & Kitchen.

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hoped former staff would also be able to attend.

He said: “If it’s anything like the last one, it will be a great night.

People came from as far afield as California.

“If anyone has any old photos, we’d like them to please bring them

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HESTERFIELD Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is

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The hospital’s 3,500 staff are supporting a national campaign that

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suitable for everyone from any walk of life.

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Welcome back!When it comes to eating out in the town centre, there is something new - yet strangelyfamiliar - down Corporation Street. Deborah Wain reports

OU can be forgiven for looking twice when

you step into the stylish new addition to

Chesterfield’s evening food scene – Habanero

Grill, in Corporation Street.For offering a warm welcome is manager Cesare

Viracca who last year was supposed to have retired

from the business after running the popular Santiago

restaurant at Whittington Moor for over 20 years.

It says a lot about the potential of the Habanero Grill

that Cesare, who came to the UK from Chile in 1974,

was persuaded to start a new venture after hanging

up his waistcoat.

And, within weeks of opening, word has got around

about the new place with diners attracted by its

whitewashed interior and lively salsa music - and its

food, of course.

As Cesare points out, there are no other restaurants

in the area specialising in authentic Latin American

and Mexican cuisine and the location is just perfect,

surrounded by bars and close to Chesterfield’s

theatres.

Colleague Mike Firth and I called in after work one

evening and we were instantly transported to warmer,

colourful climes.

The restaurant, a former late bar, is bigger than it

looks from the outside and offers 70 covers in total.

However, because it has a series of interconnecting

rooms, you can find the right set-up for any style of

evening – from tucked-away tables for two to a back

room ideal for a large group.

You can take your own wine on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays, which is an added

bonus.

It’s also worth mentioning that there is an entire

upper floor with its own small bar for private parties

where guests can enjoy a hot and cold buffet.

Cesare has seen plenty of changes in the tastes of

the people of Chesterfield and reports that people are

getting more adventurous with what they order.

Head chef Simon Sewell has worked in kitchens all

over the world, including in Hollywood where he

cooked for people like Barbra Streisand and Rod

Stewart. He’s created a menu offering a wide choice,

whether you want to go for a flame-grilled steak or

something more exotic. You can turn up the heat if

you want – after all the Habanero takes its name from

a small, but fiery, chilli!

Mike and I both opted for Mexican favourites. Mike

chose a Grande Chimichanga (£13.50) – a fried

tortilla parcel stuffed with succulent, tasty chicken,

chorizo, chilli and cheese.

I went meat-free with the Fajitas Monterray (£11.90)

– stir-fried fresh chilli-marinated vegetables on a

sizzling platter with soft, warm flour tortillas.

Both our dishes were served with salsa, salad, sour

cream and chips (the potato variety rather than corn

chips) so they were hearty portions but we happily

polished off the lot. In fact, it was one of those

courses that you wanted to keep on eating.

When it came to dessert, Mike and I already had our

eyes on the Churros (£3.60) so, when three women

on the table next to ours all emphatically placed an

order for these, our decision was made. They

appeared to have dined at Habanero Grill before!

If you haven’t had churros, they are a slim, sweet

sugar-dusted fritter and, in my opinion, even yummier

than a doughnut because they’re served piping hot. At

Habanero Grill, they come with a hot chocolate

dipping sauce. All in all, simple but absolutely

delicious.

Habanero Grill is open Tuesday to Saturday, from

6pm, although opening hours could be extended in

the future. Buen Provecho - enjoy your meal!

• Habanero Latin American and Mexican Grill,

Corporation Street, Chesterfield, S41 7TP. 01246

203148. www.habanerogrill.co.uk

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HRIS Radford relaunched Brampton

Brewery in 2007 and produces

award-winning ales from its site at

Chatsworth Road Business Park – just

200 yards from where the original

operation is thought to have been based

almost two centuries ago. His brewery has a couple of nearby pubs,

The Rose & Crown and The Tramway

How much of a pedigree does Chesterfield have as abrewing town?It has a fabulous pedigree. A hundred years

ago there were three sizeable breweries

operating in Chesterfield – Scarsdale,

Chesterfield and Brampton – doing well,

winning awards and selling lots of beer.

Naturally, our interest is in Brampton whose

origins can be traced back to 1822, but which

in itself has such a rich and varied history.

What's the most unusual beeryou've sampled?I’ve struggled with a banana beer, primarily

because usually a banana tone in a beer

indicates an ester off-flavour, so why anyone

would purposefully brew with it is beyond me.

But I’d have to go for a Rauchbier (smoke

beer) brewed by Schlenkerla of Germany. I’ve

had smoked Porters before that have been

lovely, but the original Schlenkerla is so

heavily smoked it’s like drinking an ash-tray.

How do you pull a perfectpint?That really depends if you live north of, say,

Watford, or not!

Usually, up here you’d make sure there was

a sparkler on the pump, put it right to the

bottom of the glass and leave it there.

Four firm, but not aggressive, pulls on the

hand-pump should leave you with a tight,

creamy head and a pint that settles crystal

clear.

What provides the inspirationfor the naming of your beers?Generally speaking, inspiration comes from

the original Brampton Brewery and local

history.

What's the most memorablelocation in which you'veenjoyed a pint?I’d have to go for my honeymoon; we went

skiing to a beautiful little town in the Colorado

Rockies, called Steamboat. It was half way up

a mountain, looking down across snow-

covered slopes that gently fell away to the

picture-postcard mid-western town in the

valley below.

Which beer from the pastwould you like to see back on sale?The original Brampton Mild. It had such a big

following and was probably the most

renowned of all the beers brewed locally.

What are your other passionsin life?First and foremost, my family. My wife, Julia,

and I have been blessed with two beautiful

boys aged eight and six, and I don’t get to

spend nearly as much time with any of them

as I would like.

I’m also a massive Spireite so enjoy relaxing

at the match on a weekend (with a pint of

Golden Bud at half-time, of course!)

Describe yourself in threewords.Obsessive, Considerate, Restless

Favourite line from a movie?“If you build it, they will come” – from ‘Field of

Dreams’. I swear I heard the same whisper

when we set the brewery up!

What did you have forbreakfast today?Tea and toast.

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