The Meadows: Access Update

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Following on from a month of difficult weather conditions, unfortunately the paths will not re-open on 30 November as previously hoped. The north path will re-open by Christmas, weather permitting, and earlier if possible.

Part of the delay has been due to changing temperatures effecting the compaction of the surfacing. Access to some parts of the site in the larger plant machinery has not been possible, due to the impact on the soft ground, thus progress has involved smaller machinery and handwork which in turn has been slower. Works began in September to avoid disruption in the busier summer months but unfortunately that meant some weather delays were inevitable.

The Town Council is aware of the inconvenience the path closures are causing to residents, particularly of Yokecliffe, and apologise for this.

Stoney Wood

Stoney Wood is Wirksworth’s Millennium woodland planted in the area recovered from Stonecroft Quarry. The land on which the wood is planted was donated by Tarmac Ltd to Wirksworth Town Council. The original planting was started by Tarmac but later sections were planted by local adults and children in a project …

Hiring the Hall

We have two buildings with rooms to hire on an hourly basis, and the newly renovated Fanny Shaw’s Community Building (FSCB) which is operated on a key loan system.

Town Hall:- The Main Hall is large, suitable for a variety of uses – dance, exercise, large meeting space, wedding reception, family parties, musical events, etc, whilst other rooms – the Club Room, Ante Room, Council Chamber, are suited to smaller classes/groups. All rooms are available for hire during the day & evening during week days & weekends.

Memorial Hall:- the Hall & Kitchen are available to hire for meetings, parties, fayres, events and classes/groups, during the day & evening during week days and weekends.

Fanny Shaw’s:- Community building key available free of charge for use by groups such as: parents, schools, nurseries, scouts & not-for-profit groups holding events on the park.

Council Meetings

Environment & Town Affairs
(Usually held on the first Monday of the month)
Finance, Buildings & Personnel
(Usually held on the second Monday of the month)
Town Council Meeting
(Usually held on the third Monday of the month)