Cutthorpe Matters October 2026

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Cutthorpe Matters is the quarterly newsletter of Cutthorpe Village Charity. This is the October 2026 issue. Download the printable PDF version.

Looking for the regular clubs and groups (Art Club, Pilates, Yoga, Book Group and more)? See our Clubs & Groups page, which is kept up to date between issues.

Key dates

In this issue

What’s on

Village news

Environment

Hope everyone has had a good summer. It’s nice to see how the gardens have recovered after such a prolonged time without rain. We have a green and pleasant land back.

Talk: Thursday 29th October

When: Thursday 29 October, 7pm
Where: the Institute
Speaker: Vicky from Greystone in Millthorpe
Cost: £2 per person, including tea or coffee
Contact: Anne Harrison, 07484 814487

We are looking forward to an enlightening talk followed by Q&A. There will also be plants for sale. All are welcome, so please spread the word and bring a friend.

Garden tips for October

  1. Lift tubers and corms to protect from frost, let them dry and store in a frost-free place.
  2. Cut back and divide herbaceous perennials.
  3. Protect tender plants.
  4. Plant spring bulbs.
  5. Mulch borders.

Anne Harrison, 07484 814487

Christmas Coffee Morning

When: Friday 30 October, 10.00am–1.00pm
Where: 38 Cutthorpe Road
In aid of: Ashgate Hospice
Contact: Vicky Wilkinson, 07517 437804

Vicky is repeating her very popular Christmas coffee morning. There will be Christmas cards on display to order, together with wrap, tags and bags to buy.

Vicky’s always delicious cakes, including gluten-free and vegetarian, plus decaf tea and coffee will be available.

A new addition this year will be Kim Roebuck’s delightful handmade Christmas decorations. Everyone is welcome.

Community Cinema

Our community cinema opens its doors for the autumn/winter season, with the first showing on Saturday 31 October. We look forward to seeing our regular film critics and newcomers alike on the evening.

For more about the cinema, including ad hoc places, see the Clubs & Groups page.

Live & Local: Graffiti Classics

16 strings. 8 dancing feet. 4 unforgettable voices. 1 explosive musical comedy experience!

When: Saturday 21 November, 7.00pm
Where: Cutthorpe Village Hall
Bring: your own alcohol. Refreshments and hot drinks are available.
Tickets: arleneandpeter@aol.com or call 07877 863433

Get ready for Graffiti Classics, the world’s most outrageous comedy string quartet, where classical music meets comedy, dance and pure entertainment.

Forget everything you thought you knew about a string quartet. These four virtuosos don’t sit politely on stage: they sing, dance, joke and play their way through a whirlwind show packed with jaw-dropping musicianship and infectious energy.

From Beethoven to Elvis, opera to bluegrass, gypsy folk to stand-up comedy, Graffiti Classics smash musical boundaries with a riotous mix of styles, dazzling performances and plenty of cheeky audience interaction.

A firm favourite with Live & Local audiences, they create an instant connection with everyone they meet. This uplifting, high-energy show promises to leave you laughing, amazed and with a song in your heart.

Come for the music. Stay for the mayhem. Leave with a smile.

Charity Rag Wreath Making

When: Thursday 26 November 2026, 7pm–9pm
Where: Cutthorpe Village Hall
Cost: £23, including all materials and light refreshments. A £10 deposit secures a place.
In aid of: Ashgate Hospice and Streetvet
To register interest: text Kim Roebuck on 07570 142987

Should be a lovely crafty evening for the darker nights, with a recycled keepsake to take home. Limited spaces available.

Village Hall Christmas Fair

When: Sunday 29 November, 1.00–4.00pm (stallholders can set up from 11.00am)
Tables: small £6, large £12
To reserve a table: Liz, liz.robotham@hotmail.com, or Wendy, wendy.lawrie@btinternet.com

Just to remind everyone, we will be hosting the annual Christmas Fair. It will be similar to the one we held in November last year.

Any cake donations would be welcomed on the day. If you have anything to donate for the bottle raffle, please let us know. All proceeds go towards the village hall charity.

The Polar Express

When: Sunday 13 December, 3.00pm
Where: Cutthorpe Village Hall
Tickets: £3.50 per person, including popcorn during the film and a cup of hot chocolate at the interval
To book: email Wendy, wendy.lawrie@btinternet.com

All aboard! Join us for a magical screening of The Polar Express. Children of all ages are welcome so long as they bring an adult, so step into your pyjamas and enjoy this heartwarming holiday adventure on the big screen.

Three Merry Lads

Sue and Adam are working hard at adding new plans for the pub.

Opening and offers

  • Now open every day from 12.00.
  • Drinks offer, 12.00–4.00pm, Monday to Thursday: beers and ciders from £3.00 to £4.50 a pint.
  • Food includes organic homemade sausage rolls, plus sandwiches and soup every lunchtime.
  • A Golden Oldies midweek roast is planned for November onwards.

Coming up at the pub

  • Sat 31 October: Halloween party and disco (adults)
  • Fri 6 November: Lucy Lou singing live
  • Remembrance Sunday: free tea and coffee for ex-service personnel and families who want to drop in for a chat
  • Sat 5 December: Christmas Fair at the pub

More festive ideas are being made.

Cutthorpe Calendar

We are in the process of finalising this year’s calendar and have had a good selection of pictures to choose from again, so thanks to all who have contributed.

The calendar should be available from the printers at the end of October. I am expecting we will be able to maintain the price at £7, which, hopefully you’ll agree, represents good value. Any surplus goes to help fund the Cutthorpe village charity.

If you would like a calendar, it helps if you can register your interest by emailing calendarcutthorpe@hotmail.com.

Tom Johnstone

Last chance to contribute to the NE Derbyshire Council Local Plan

The plan will include proposed land allocations and policies that will determine future planning applications.

Any individual, business or organisation can express their views before the plan is submitted. The consultation runs from 7 October to Wednesday 18 November.

An online consultation portal has the Draft Local Plan, Policies Map and Housing Trajectory: www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/planning-and-local-plan. Links and more information can also be found on our website, www.cutthorpe.org.uk.

Speedwatch: volunteers wanted

There have been various articles over the year on speeding through the village, which continues to be a real issue, with cars coming through well over the 30 limit.

Speedwatch is only effective while sessions are being run, but it is amazing how many people are capable of sticking to the speed limit, and it does act as a reminder.

The intention is to run sessions at least every other month, but it would be better to run them more frequently. To increase the frequency, it would help to have a few more volunteers.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Tom Johnstone at johnstonetom@hotmail.co.uk.

Contacting the Village Hall

The village hall has its own website with details of the facilities, hire charges and conditions: cutthorpevillagehall.com.

Share your news

If you have anything you think could be included in a future newsletter (usually produced every three months), let Hilary Sinclair know: 07973 429974 or hilaryasinclair@gmail.com.

Cutthorpe Village Charity. Registered Charity No. 1183341. Website: www.cutthorpe.org.uk. Facebook: Cutthorpe Village.

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