-
2008 – New Tesco approved
At a public meeting of the Planning Committee of Chesterfield Borough Council held on July 1st the application for a relocated Tesco and new football stadium was passed subject to approval by the Secretary of State.
The Campaign objected to this application drawing attention to the lack of cycling infrastructure and the very car-centric nature of the layout.
-
2008 Membership
On May Day 2007 we offered half price membership and 29 people joined that day! Unfortunately some of them have decided not to renew, so from a brief high of 299 we have dropped back to 283. Lets try to get it to 300 during the summer – could you recruit a new member? membership forms are available to download on the ‘membership’ page.
-
2008 – Critical Mass Turnout
There was a great turnout for the Critical Mass ride, around 40 people took part, several trailers and a tandem came along.
One of the participants has started a Facebook gallery here
After a short pause 30 riders went up the Holmebrook Valley Trail to the Peacock at Cutthorpe for the pea & pie supper.
Some riders went home after the Critical Mass and others joined up for the supper so about 55 cyclists turned out for both events!
-
2008 July – Critical Mass in Chesterfield
Celebrate cycling and Bike Week! Critical Mass departing from the town hall at 5.30pm on Friday 20th June. A circuit of the towns roads and back to the town hall in time for the Campaign ride to the pie & pea supper at the Peacock in Cutthorpe
Anyone wishing to join us at the pea and pie supper please contact the Secretary as soon as possible.
-
2008 Successful Events
The film night was attended by over 50 people, after watching the film a group discussion took place.
Our stall at the Queen’s Park was a great success, as you can see on the right we had quite a few new members join the Campaign – one more needed for our next milestone of 300!
We have 20 confirmed for our Pie & pea supper next Friday. Numbers will be confirmed with the Peacock on Monday, however their usual menu will be available to anyone who decides to join us at the last minute.
-
2008 Bike Week June 14th – June 22nd
8 June 2008
Friday 13th June ‘Power of the Community’ film night.
Saturday 14th June Information stall, display of bikes and Dr Bike at the Queen’s park Fun Day.
Friday 20th June members ride to the Peacock in Cutthorpe for supper.
We expect to run some other events – look out for announcements.
See the ‘Bike Week’ page in the menu under events.
-
2008 June Meeting and Express newspaper report
5 June 2008
The Campaign news that was printed in last weeks Derbyshire Times has been repeated in this weeks Express. Unfortunately the publicity for last Saturdays Family Ride reads as though it is this Saturday. Just to confirm the next Campaign event is June 13th, a joint film showing with Transition Town Chesterfield.
Our next monthly meeting is Tuesday 10th June at 7.30pm, as usual in the Market Place but now in Meeting Room 1, just across the landing from our previous home, the Urban Studies Centre. Minutes of the previous meeting are available on the ‘Publications’ page. The agenda will be available during the coming weekend. Both will be e mailed out to members who have given their e mail address.
-
2008 Family Bike Ride – report
1 June 2008
A total of 29 riders left the Queen’s Park on May 31st on the second of our family rides. No doubt the numbers were boosted by the good weather compared to our last ride. Our route took us through the centre of Chesterfield, past the railway station and along the Trans Pennine Trail to Tapton Lock where we stopped for flapjack and scones.
After chatting, eating and soaking up the sun we set off up Lockoford Lane and Balmoak Lane, returning to Chesterfield and the Queen’s Park.
To see larger versions of these photos click on the photo.
-
2008 Family Bike Ride
Saturday 31st May
the second in our series of four family rides this year. Meet outside (or inside) the Queens Park cafe from 2.00pm. The ride will depart at 3.00pm going through the town centre and along the Trans Pennine Trail to Tapton Lock. We will stop there for a short while for free “Campaign Cake”. Coffee, tea etc are available from the Visitor Centre. We will return via Lockoford Lane, Tapton and the town centre, expecting to be back by 5.00pm.
All ages and abilities welcome, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The total distance is about 5 miles.
Have you got an unusual bike or why not bring the kids in a trailer? Hope to see you there.
-
2008 Campaign trip to ‘Get Cycling’