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Spireites appoint Goalkeeping Coach

30th June 2016

Chesterfield manager Danny Wilson has added to his backroom staff with the appointment of Matt Duke as the club’s new goalkeeping coach.

Duke joins the Spireites as a replacement for Mark Crossley, who left the club last month to become Notts County’s Assistant Manager.

The 39-year-old spent last season at Alfreton, following a 15-year league career which included a spell in the Premier League with Hull City. He also helped Bradford City defy the odds to reach the League Cup final in 2013.

Danny Wilson, Chesterfield Football Club Manager, said:-

“Matt has had a terrific career so he will have the respect of the keepers he works with. I think he has a great future ahead of him as a goalkeeping coach and it should be a seamless transition as he replaces Mark.”

New appointment Matt Duke, said:-

“It’s a new chapter in my career and I’m really excited about the challenge. I’m joining a fantastic football club and I can’t wait for the season to start.”

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Challenge excites new Spireites signing

30th June 2016

New signing Reece Mitchell admits the lure of first-team football prompted him to join Chesterfield from Chelsea after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed deal.

Speaking to Spireites Player HD, Mitchell said:-

“I had a really good season in the under-21s season at Chelsea and I was offered another year, but I wanted to play some first-team football and get some league experience. So when Chesterfield showed interest, I was really happy and was raring to go. I couldn’t say ‘no’ to Chesterfield.

“I’m really happy to be here and I’m excited about the challenge. I know they’re a club pushing for promotion Last season was not the best season, but the season before that, they got to the play-offs and did really well. The manager here likes to play young players, has a good philosophy and the upcoming season looks promising.”

The prospect of uprooting from his native south does not faze the 20-year-old. Mitchell says:-

“I’m really excited about it. I’ve lived in London all my life and been at Chelsea a decade now so it will be a different experience but it’s an experience I’m looking forward to.”

Mitchell helped Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup in 2012 and the Under-21 Premier League two years later.

Reece Mitchell

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Hooper’s to sponsor Summer Nights Film Festival

28th June 2016

Hooper’s Alcoholic Fruit Brews are fast becoming a feature of the best British events throughout the summer months. The next event in the Hooper’s calendar is the spectacular Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival, a series of outdoor events screening popular films in beautiful heritage locations.

The Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival arrives at Hardwick Hall on Friday 19^th and Saturday 20^th August and promises a picture-perfect cinematic experience that consumers will never forget.

Whilst the audience enjoy screenings of Ghost (12A) and Spectre (12A), Hooper’s will be providing a relaxed bar and picnic seating area, where attendees can try each of the six flavours.Hooper’s Alcoholic Fruit Brews are a collection of premium drinks, with six flavours including Cloudy Lemonade, Strawberry & Elderflower, Raspberry & Nettle, Dandelion & Burdock, Ginger Brew and Plum & Sloe, all of which complement the flavours of traditional British dishes.

Simon Green, Marketing Director of Global Brands, said:-

“Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival is a chance to enjoy the British summertime with Hooper’s refreshing, nostalgic flavours at beautiful English heritage sites.

“The events embrace Hooper’s #GreatBritishPicnic campaign to support new ways to enjoy the British summertime. We are incredibly excited to be exclusive drinks vendor, especially as this is the first year hospitality options have featured onsite.”

For more information about the Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival please see our event page.

To enter our competition to win two free tickets to the festival, please click here .

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Cathelco supply new system for CC Pacifique

27th June 2016

This week, Cathelco Ltd. supplied a ballast water treatment (BWT) system for the C.C. Pacifique, a steel barge which is being converted into a cable laying vessel for Coastal Carriers BV of the Netherlands.

Robert Field, Technical Director at Cathleco, said:-

“The BWT project was scheduled with a tight deadline and we were able to hold discussions and produce drawings within a very short time span.”

The Chesterfield based company, who designs and manufactures equipment for ships and offshore installations, have been working on developing new systems and technology to give them a more reliable and economical offering. This has allowed Cathelco to operate more effectively in the most challenging of water conditions, providing a unique selling point over their competitors in marine, brackish and fresh water.

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New bridge milestone for cycle path

24th June 2016

Work to build a new cycle path in Chesterfield between Queen’s Park and the train station reaches a major milestone this weekend.

A new 30-metre span bridge for pedestrians and bikes will be lifted into place over Hollis Lane next to the railway line during the early hours of Sunday morning. This will provide a direct route from the station across a series of new and re-furbished bridges to connect with existing paths linking to Derby Road, the Ravenside retail park and the Hipper Valley Trail to Somersall.

The new path is being installed as part of the Chesterfield Cycle Network − a long-term project to link shopping areas to the train and bus station and main residential areas in the town.

Hollis Lane and the A61 off-slip road will be closed at the railway bridge from 8pm on Saturday evening until 9am on Sunday to allow the work to take place. Signs will be in place to divert traffic during the road closure.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, Councillor Dean Collins said:-

“This project will provide a safe and easy route for people to cycle through Chesterfield. We know more and more are using bikes to get from A to B − it’s better for the environment, cheaper than running a car and it’s a great way to stay fit and healthy too.

“We’re carrying out this work at night to cause the least disruption to motorists as possible and apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.”

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Hurdler gets thumbs up for World Championships

23rd June 2016

Alicia Barrett has been selected for the IAAF World Junior Championships taking place from July 19 to 24 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

The 100m hurdler, from Newbold, Chesterfield, is one of 16 athletes to have been chosen to represent Great Britain so far, with a further announcement expected.

Chesterfield and District AC runner Alicia, 17, competed at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia last year, finishing sixth in the final. It was an event that saw her set a United Kingdom under-18 record after clocking 13.40secs in her heat.

Jo Summers, Team Leader for the British Junior team, said:-

“The team is looking good for Poland and there is still time for a few more athletes to step up and secure selection.”

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Spireites make fourth pre-season signing

23rd June 2016

The Spireites have made a fourth pre-season signing with former Dundee defender Paul McGinn agreeing a two-year contract.

McGinn, who will officially join the club on July 1, is a free agent after coming to the end of his contract at Dundee.

Commenting on the signing, Spireites chief executive Chris Turner said:-

“Paul’s arrival will greatly strengthen the level of competition for a place on the right-hand side of defence. He is very athletic and comes highly recommended.”

The 25-year-old started his career at Queen’s Park and then had spells at St Mirren and Dumbarton before joining Dundee in the summer of 2014.

McGinn will join fellow new recruits Kristian Dennis, Jon Nolan and Ched Evans when the players report for the start of pre-season training on July 4.

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Clean-Up on the Chesterfield Canal

23rd June 2016

A group of over 30 employees, from three local McDonald’s stores, supported a clean-up of the Chesterfield Canal and the surrounding areas on 21st June; from litter picking, to weed pulling and painting the iron footbridge that crosses the River Rother.

Derbyshire County Council’s Countryside Rangers also played their part, by cutting back undergrowth and removing the dozens of bags of litter and weeds that had been collected during the day.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, Cllr Steve Brunt and Mrs Jill Manion-Brunt, joined the Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, Cllr John Burrows, at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre to thank the volunteers for their hard work.

Jordan Ball, speaking as a representative for McDonald’s, said:-

“This has been a really worthwhile event. McDonald’s is committed to LWYL – Love Where You Live – and we hope to repeat the exercise next year.”

Clean-Up on the Chesterfield Canal

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Schools invited to nominate sporting stars for annual awards

23rd June 2016

Derbyshire’s brightest and best sporting stars are to be recognised at a special awards ceremony later this year – with schools now encouraged to nominate their talented youngsters to ensure they don’t miss out.

The annual awards will return to Chesterfield’s Proact Stadium on October 19th – and teachers, schools, sports associations and area associations can now put forward outstanding performers who deserve recognition.

The Derbyshire Schools’ Sports Association (DSSA) Sports Awards honour young people who have excelled whilst competing in school sport or sport outside of school, as well as young people and adults who have been involved in voluntary roles off the playing field, court or gym floor.

Nominations are invited for individuals and teams from primary, secondary and special schools in Individual Achievement, Team Achievement, Young Leaders / Ambassadors and Adult Volunteer categories.

There is also a Special Award, for media and arts contribution to school sport, which recognises individuals and groups who have produced exceptional work such as photography, film, written reports, music or dance in relation to school sport.

The Individual Achievement, Team Achievement and Young Leaders / Ambassadors awards will be divided into Primary and Secondary School categories, as well as a disability category.

More information about the awards can be found at www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/dssa-awards, where an online nomination form is available. A nomination form can also be downloaded.

The closing date for all nominations is 5pm on Friday, July 29th.

Secondary School Team of the Year
Secondary School of the Year 2015: Tupton Hall School Under-12s Girls Football Team

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Macmillan marks milestone with celebration event

23rd June 2016

A topping out ceremony was held at the new Chesterfield Royal Macmillan Cancer Centre to celebrate the near-complete development. Held on 14^th June, the event was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, local schools and supporters, who visited to hear about the latest fundraising news.

Last month The National Gardens Scheme (NGS), a long standing partner of Macmillan, announced it would donate £1.5 million towards the new state of the art cancer centre. The donation is equivalent to over half of the £2.5 million Macmillan has committed to raise towards the Chesterfield appeal. It marks a significant step towards meeting the fundraising appeal target and towards the development of this much needed local service.

Rob Turner, Macmillan’s Senior Fundraising Manager for Chesterfield, said:-

“Being diagnosed with cancer is the toughest fight many people will ever face, so I am absolutely delighted that this generous donation from the NGS has brought us closer to the completion of the build which we can see taking real shape today.”

The new £8.9 million Chesterfield Royal Macmillan Cancer Centre is due to open at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in the autumn.

Macmillan still needs to raise just under £700,000 to hit the appeal target of £2.5 million. If you are able to help please contact Rob Turner on rturner@macmillan.org.uk or 07545 419 725.

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Chesterfield College inspires town to cycle at Aviva Women’s Tour

22nd June 2016

Chesterfield College students supported Chesterfield Borough Council’s role in the Aviva Women’s Tour of Britain cycling event last week, by helping school children, and members of the public, to get involved and get pedalling.

Students who are currently studying Public Service were involved in marshalling the event route and helping to run the schools event, where children got to ride part of the route and have a go on balance bikes in the market square. The students put their skills to the test to help with managing the crowds and ensuring the safety of spectators and riders.

Sports students and staff challenged members of the public in New Square, in the town centre, to see how far they could cycle in 2 minutes using a spinning bike. They were also on hand to encourage and advise women to take part in sporting activities, as well as carrying out fitness testing.

Stuart Allen, Director of Learning from Health, Wellbeing and Society, said:-

“This kind of high profile sporting event really brings communities together and inspires people to take part in sport. We’re delighted the college has been invited to play a role to help make it happen and to show how the people of Chesterfield can improve their health, fitness and wellbeing. Our students did a fantastic job at sharing their skills and expertise with people, young and old, in order to help them improve their health and fitness.

“I want to thank staff and students from our public services and sport courses for working so hard to make our involvement in the Aviva Women’s Tour so successful.”

Sports students from Chesterfield College encouraging members of the public to take part in a cycling challenge at the Aviva Women’s Tour event

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