Pilsley Parish Council

21/10/2026

Don't forget today's coffee morning, 10am at the Village Hall. We have a guest speaker at next month's, so pop along today to find out more....

19/10/2026

🌳 PILSLEY: WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
📅 19–25 October 2026

Fancy trying a class, meeting new people or supporting local football? Here’s this week’s round-up 👇

💚 PILATES & GENTLE EXERCISE

📍 Sports Pavilion
• Tuesday 20 October, 12–1 pm: Tweeddale Pilates.

📍 Sports Hall
• Tuesday 20 October, 1.15–2.15 pm: Healthier Happier Fun — chair-based exercise with the same instructor. Run by Tweeddale Pilates.

📍 Village Hall
• Friday 23 October, 6–7 pm: Tweeddale Pilates.

🎨 ST MARY’S CENTRE
Church Street, S45 8EX

• Monday: Art Club from 2 pm; Clay Cross Camera Club from 7 pm.
• Wednesday: Rainbows from 5.15 pm (term time).
• Thursday: Pop-ins café and social gathering from 9 am; Brownies from 5.15 pm (term time).
• Friday: Friendship Group from 1.30 pm — a social meal and bingo for the over-55s.

💃 MORE AT THE VILLAGE HALL

• Monday: Tai Chi, 11.30 am–12.30 pm; Irish dancing, 4.30–6.30 pm.
• Tuesday: Acro Class by DSA, 4.15–6 pm.
• Wednesday: Rewind Dance Fitness, 6–8 pm.
• Thursday: Club Fiesta, 7–7.45 pm.

Please check sessions and booking arrangements with the organisers before attending.

👮 MEET YOUR LOCAL POLICE

Friday 23 October, 3–4 pm
📍 Nibbles, Needles and Hooks

Pop along to the advertised Community Catch-up to speak with your neighbourhood policing team.

🏫 SCHOOL REMINDERS

Park House: parents’ evenings and book fair this week — check school messages for arrangements.

🍂 Park House breaks up on Friday 23 October. Pilsley Primary’s half-term closure is listed from Monday 26 October.

⚽ FOOTBALL THIS SUNDAY

Pilsley Community Development v Glapwell Gladiators
📅 Sunday 25 October
🕥 Kick-off 10.45 am
📍 Pilsley Sports Fields

The league lists this as a home cup fixture. Please check with the club before travelling.

🚧 TRAVELLING TOWARDS WINGERWORTH?

Birkin Lane is scheduled to close on 21–22 October for manhole cover and frame repairs.

The closure affects a 280-metre section starting 120 metres south-west of Malthouse Lane junction.

Diversions use the A632 Matlock Road, Harper Hill, Swathwick Lane and New Road, with High Lane also included clockwise. Follow the signed route and allow extra time.

🎃 BOOK AHEAD: HALLOWEEN PARTY!

📅 Tuesday 27 October, 6–8 pm
📍 Pilsley Village Hall
👻 For children up to 11

FREE entry, with a disco, games, prizes, juice and biscuits!
Optional treat buckets £5 • Hot drinks £1

📧 Booking essential:
[email protected]

💬 WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE?

Tell us what local information you’d find useful. Run a group, organise events or have sporting fixtures to share?

Send dates, times, venues and any cost or booking details to:
📧 [email protected]

Please share to help keep Pilsley informed!

16/10/2026

Pilsley Through the Years is our new event, showcasing the history of Pilsley, from farming and mining days through railways and how Pilsley has changed to what it is today.
The Village Hall will be open from 11am - 3pm, so come and look through old photos, reminisce and learn more about our history. We will be joined by some local experts, so join us on Saturday 14th November. Refreshments will be available, see you there!

14/10/2026

Everyone's welcome to join us for chat and a cuppa at our monthly coffee morning. From 10am at the Village Hall, Wednesday 21st October. See you there!

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🎃👻 Just 2 weeks to go until our Halloween party! 27th October at the Village Hall from 6-8pm. You still have chance to join us, please contact us at [email protected] to book your place 👻🎃

12/10/2026

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is currently seeking views from Derbyshire residents through Listening to You Survey 2026/27, which helps inform the Police and Crime Plan and ensures that resources continue to be focused on the issues that matter most to local communities.


The survey can be accessed here: Listening to You | Office of the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner

12/10/2026

A date for your diary... 16th December is our annual Christmas Carol Concert at Pilsley village hall. Please join us for a wonderful evening of festive music from 6.30pm, refreshments available.

Join us on 16th December for our annual Christmas Carol Concert. Doors open at 6.30pm at the Village Hall, the service, led by Shirland Welfare brass band begins at 7pm. Complimentary refreshments from the WI, we look forward to seeing you there!

09/10/2026

Village Hall Governance & Administration Officer

Hour - 3 hours per week
Pay: £14.59 per hour
Location: A mix of home working and Pilsley Village Hall
Employer: Pilsley Parish Council, supporting Pilsley Village Hall

Are you organised, confident with administration and able to keep records and agreed actions up to date?

Pilsley Parish Council is seeking a Governance & Administration Officer to support the trustees of Pilsley Village Hall CIO. This is a small, focused role helping trustees maintain their governance and compliance records and providing essential meeting and administrative support.

The role will include:

- Preparing agendas and meeting papers, attending trustee meetings as required and taking accurate minutes.
- Maintaining registers, policies, compliance records and review schedules.
- Tracking agreed actions, inspection requirements and renewal dates, and reminding trustees when action is due.
- Liaising with the trustees and Parish Clerk on matters affecting the Village Hall, including the Council’s responsibilities as landlord.

We are looking for someone with:

- Experience in administration, governance, compliance or charity support.
- Good organisational, record-keeping and digital skills.
- Strong written communication and minute-taking ability.
- The ability to work independently and prioritise within the contracted hours.
- An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Experience with village halls, charities, community organisations or local councils would be an advantage, as would knowledge of Charity Commission requirements.

The post focuses on governance, compliance monitoring and trustee administration. It does not normally include hall bookings or carrying out maintenance. Responsibility for decisions and statutory duties remains with the trustees or Parish Council, as appropriate.

For the job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please contact:
Kath Gruber, Pilsley Parish Clerk
[email protected]
07595 515154

Closing date: 30 October 2026

09/10/2026

Join Pilsley Parish Council – Make a Difference in Your Village!

Are you passionate about Pilsley and want to help shape its future?
We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor, and we’d love to hear from people who care about their community.

As a Parish Councillor, you’ll help make decisions on local issues such as:

Parks, play areas, and community facilities

Events and village improvements

Planning consultations and environmental projects

You don’t need any special qualifications — just enthusiasm, community spirit, and a willingness to get involved.

✅ You can apply if you:

Are aged 18 or over, and

Live in or near Pilsley, work here, or are on the electoral roll

📧 Interested?
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.pilsleyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Applications will be considered at the next Parish Council meeting on 2 November 2026 — and applicants will be invited to attend.

Come and be part of the team helping to keep Pilsley a great place to live 🌼

Pilsley Parish Council's official website.