© duffieldderbyshire.co.uk - 2010 www.duffieldderbyshire.co.uk Gas main works to close stretch of A6 A stretch of the A6 through Duffield will be shut from Monday 5th July 2010, while works to install a new gas main are carried out. Engineers will be digging up parts of Town Street in between the junctions with Makeney Road and Wirksworth Road. The road will not be fully shut to motorists but traffic controls will be in place around the affected areas. The scheme is scheduled to last until the end of August. If it is finished before then, the road closures will be lifted. Diversion routes will be in place and signposted. For more information, contact Derbyshire County Council on 08456 058058. SOS...SAVE OUR SHOPKEEPERS A rallying cry has been made to  save any more businesses from closure due to the gas and water pipe-laying disruptive road works in the village over the next few months. Villagers are being urged to shop as usual despite the total closure of the A6 for two months starting on July 5th. Duffield Parish Council and Duffield Community Association have each appealed to the community to help the village stores becoming beset with  financial difficulties. BBC producer and Duffield resident Simon Hare is currently researching the village’s Home Guard battalion for a forthcoming TV programme. The item will be broadcast on a future episode of the East Midlands edition of “Inside Out” on BBC1. Simon said: “It would be great to hear from anyone with information, photos or memories of the Home Guard in Duffield.” He can be contacted on 01332 843707 or email Simon Hare Duffield Dairy reports doorstep deliveries will start in mid-July. Various grades of milk will be available  from whole milk, skimmed, semi-skimmed and cream. All the produce is from Burley Meadows Farm where the Burton brothers have installed a complete pasteurising production line. All Duffield deliveries will be before 7am. Call 01332 840125 or visit www.theduffielddairy.co.uk for further information. BRENDA’S REWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Parish Councillor Brenda Woodings was awarded the M.B.E. in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List., an award made for service to Local Government, recognising her years of commitment to the community of Duffield in her role as Parish Councillor. Belper & District Trophy Winners - Drum Hill 1st Duffield Cubs won the trophy for only the second time in its history special. This was made even more as it was the first big camp that the leaders had undertaken since taking over the running of the two Duffield packs. Well done to all involved. Ecclesbourne year 11 have now won the Derbyshire County Rugby Cup for 5 consecutive years. Their latest championship was against a very strong Queen Elizabeth Grammar School from Ashbourne. In a very close first half Ecclesbourne final broke the deadlock just before half time with a fantastic solo try from Sam Martin to make it 5-0 at the interval Sun shines throughout Community Week. Read on >>> Duffield Carnival 2010 The sun shone down on the carnival this year and great time had by all. Click here for Duffield Carnival 2010 Pictures Support Our Troops Embrace the war years and dress up (best dressed wins a prize) Live entertainment, food, raffle, auction, special guests. All proceeds to SSAFA Forces Help. Make a date to celebrate 1940's style. Saturday 24th July 2010 1pm - till late at The Kings Head, Duffield, Derbyshire Tickets £10  (under 16's free) Tickets available from The Kings Head or Tom 079687 64998 or Tracey 079709 38566 More news on our News page or link directly to www.duffieldscene.co.uk Derbyshire Relocations provides a personal and professional property finding service. Website >> A record 2712 hits on this website in the month of June 2010 Many thanks for visiting. John - Webmaster