News
Great Fire of Dronfield Statement
At the ordinary meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on Monday 4th September 2023 a proposal was put forward and seconded that permission should not be granted for the Great Fire of Dronfield 2023 to be held on the Dronfield Woodhouse Recreation Ground over concerns of public safety. This proposal was then put to a vote and was passed unanimously.
The Town Council are very much aware of the significance... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00 by Joanne Mitchell
Dronfield Woodhouse Running Track
Dronfield Town Council have worked with Dronfield Running Club to provide a new facility promoting running and fitness in Dronfield. Dronfield Woodhouse Recreation Ground is being used by Dronfield Running Club for a 4 lane, 300m running track marked into the existing grass field.
The track can also be used by the wider Dronfield community, promoting running in a safe environment.
The cost of the demarcation... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:24 by Michael Keys
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Derbyshire County Council are pleased to be working with Derbyshire Police and Education Data Hub to host a series of free public webinars to support 'Cyber Security Awareness Month'. The campaign is planned by the National Cybersecurity Alliance in America, which last year was supported in 129 countries Worldwide.
In 2023, there are 4 key behaviours that are being promoted to internet users to help... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:25 by Loran Stonehouse
Dronfield Civic Service - Sunday 17th September 2023 at 11am
DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL and CHURCHES TOGETHER IN DRONFIELD & DISTRICT CIVIC SERVICE
Theme of the service: "Celebrating the children and young people of Dronfield"
Dronfield Civic Hall, Sunday 17th September 2023 at 11:00am
Refreshments served after the service.
Posted: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:08 by Michael Keys
Extreme Wheels - Summer Tour Dates!
Extreme Wheels continue in Sindelfingen Park and Coal Aston this summer!
Please see the attached PDF for more details and updated dates.
Sessions are completely FREE - and will include one of the following: mobile skatepark, laser tag, KMX, drift trikes, body zorbing...and more!
IMPORTANT
- These sessions are provided for local young people from the communities listed on the poster
- Sessions are delivered... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00 by Michael Keys
Outside Services Operative Job Vacancy
Outside Services Operative
Full time - 37 hours per week
Salary £21,189 per annum (pay award pending)
Subject to experience and qualifications
Dronfield Town Council own and maintain several venues, parks and open spaces within the town and we are looking for an individual who takes pride in their work and can use their own initiative to help undertake grounds maintenance and repair work at the buildings,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:34 by Joanne Mitchell
Thomas Taylor Charity - 2023 Applications now open
Are you about to start an Apprenticeship, University or College Course?
The Thomas Taylor Charity, managed by Dronfield Town Council, offers small grants up to £100 for young Dronfield residents (between the ages of 16 - 21) starting trades or further studies.
The Thomas Taylor application form (with more details) is attached below.
Application forms are also available from:
Dronfield Town Council,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:32 by Michael Keys
Dronfield Sports Centre - Holiday Activities
During the Summer holidays, the leisure centres in Dronfield, Eckington, Clay Cross and Killamarsh are hosting a variety of events for your children to enjoy.
Be it swimming or skating, to roller disco or dodgeball, there are a host of fun activities to keep your children entertained.
Full details, timings etc can be found at the link below.
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:15 by Michael Keys
Six Pillars Summer Arts Sessions
This summer, Junction Arts is running an exciting schedule of free arts workshops for 11-18* year olds who would benefit from some confidence-boosting creative sessions.
The Six Pillars summer sessions are open to young people from Bolsover District or North East Derbyshire, who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, find it difficult to build relationships or are SEND.
Activities are taking place between... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:45 by Loran Stonehouse
Dronfield in Bloom
Residents may have noticed that hanging baskets have started to appear on lampposts around town with flower boxes also being added to the Civic Hall and at Cliffe Park.
In addition to this, around 7,500 bedding plants, will be planted in flower beds around town over the next few weeks by the Town Council's outside services team.
The bedding plants and hanging baskets are sourced locally and consist of... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:30 by Loran Stonehouse
