ONCE again, the weather denied us the potential of another engrossing final day's play at the County Ground.
Three weeks after the Leicestershire fixture was washed out when all results were possible at the end of the third day, Derbyshire's LV County Championship game against Middlesex suffered a similar fate yesterday.
That was a pity because, even though the whole of the first day was lost to the rain, both sides showed every willingness to make a game of it and when Derbyshire dangled a rather large carrot under Middlesex's noses, a close contest was in prospect.
With a lead of 159 overnight, Derbyshire allowed themselves the first session to get that advantage up to a total they could feel comfortable with, while at the same time allowing enough time to bowl their opponents out.
Middlesex were also in need of points to help them get away from the bottom of Division Two.
They had indicated a willingness to chase whatever score they were presented with in however short a time and can only have been delighted by being set a sporting 280 to win in 68 overs.
Derbyshire declared on 258-7 after Wayne Madsen and Dan Redfern took their third-wicket stand to 69 in the morning to maintain the home side's control on the timing of their early exit.
Madsen, who had a fine home debut, scored 71 and Redfern 43. Wickets were sacrificed willingly the closer we came to lunch but it was a good session for the batting side.
The declaration was on the generous side, from Derbyshire's perspective – little more than 4.1 per over on a wicket that had become an easier batting surface – and Middlesex set out with purpose.
However, their target became stiffer when a heavy shower knocked another 18 overs out of the equation before they had the chance to put a run on the board and suddenly the asking rate was 5.7.
Undeterred, Nick Compton evoked the spirit of his grandfather and did all he could to deny Derbyshire the early wickets they needed.
There was no recklessness about his attacking play but he and Sam Robson put on 86 for the first wicket in 20 overs.
Derbyshire surely did not believe it would take them so long to claim their first wicket as they put attacking fields in place and they may have been starting to fear Middlesex could take the initiative as Owais Shah strode to the middle to replace Robson, who was run out for 29 by smart work from Chris Rogers.
Shah showed what he was capable of with his unbeaten 129 in the first innings and pushed up the scoring-rate from the start as he raced to 23 off 13 balls.
With Compton on 62 and 159 more needed in 26 overs, another heavy shower blew in and this time there was no chance of getting back on the field, which was a real shame.
Both teams deserve credit for their intentions but there was only one winner this time.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Holiday ideas at family fun day
A FAMILY fun day will be held in and around Derby's Tourist Information Centre.
The event will take place on Tuesday to give people a chance to find out what to do and where to go during the summer holidays.
There will also be a number of activities, plus various offers available, including discounts for Alton Towers.
Centre staff will be available to help people with their inquiries and to plan the best activities to keep youngsters entertained.
A small charge will apply for some of the activities, which take place between 10am and 4pm.
The event will take place on Tuesday to give people a chance to find out what to do and where to go during the summer holidays.
There will also be a number of activities, plus various offers available, including discounts for Alton Towers.
Centre staff will be available to help people with their inquiries and to plan the best activities to keep youngsters entertained.
A small charge will apply for some of the activities, which take place between 10am and 4pm.
Hilary Benn hails law to protect parks
ENVIRONMENT secretary Hilary Benn was in Derbyshire yesterday to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of legislation establishing National Parks.
The MP took a walk around Dovedale to meet countryside volunteers before moving on to Ilam Youth Hostel, which has benefited from a £2m upgrade.
He then moved on to the Moorland Discovery Centre, Longshaw Estate, where he met volunteers creating a moorland garden in the grounds.
Mr Benn said: "The Peaks – the first National Park to be designated – was chosen for its unique and outstanding natural beauty. Sixty years on from the National Parks Act, the parks are places where people live, work and relax – supporting everything from recreation and tourism to conservation and farming.
"More than ever before, we are aware of the environment around us and our responsibility to it.
"This is a huge opportunity for our National Parks to be a beacon – they should be leading the way to a prosperous and sustainable future."
The MP took a walk around Dovedale to meet countryside volunteers before moving on to Ilam Youth Hostel, which has benefited from a £2m upgrade.
He then moved on to the Moorland Discovery Centre, Longshaw Estate, where he met volunteers creating a moorland garden in the grounds.
Mr Benn said: "The Peaks – the first National Park to be designated – was chosen for its unique and outstanding natural beauty. Sixty years on from the National Parks Act, the parks are places where people live, work and relax – supporting everything from recreation and tourism to conservation and farming.
"More than ever before, we are aware of the environment around us and our responsibility to it.
"This is a huge opportunity for our National Parks to be a beacon – they should be leading the way to a prosperous and sustainable future."
Natural England will consider wind farms in national parks
The UK currently has 2,500 onshore wind turbines.
However the Government want to build thousands more across the country as part of meeting climate change targets.
Many of the turbines will have to be built in wind swept spots considered important areas of natural beauty.
However Natural England said society needs to move beyond the "knee jerk nimbyism" that rejects wind farms in any areas of the countryside and even consider areas such as Areas of Outstanding Beauty, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and National Parks.
Campaigners vowed to fight any developments that will ruin the view or threaten wildlife.
At the moment there are no major wind farms within national parks. Even developments close to national parks such as four proposed wind turbines on the borders of the Peak District National Park have caused outrage. The development was opposed by the Peak District National Park Authority but is due to go ahead after a recent ruling by the High Court.
Last week Ed Miliband, the Energy and Climate Change Minister, set out future plans for more renewable energy to built in the UK including 6,000 onshore wind turbines.
Many of the wind turbines will need to be built in remote rural areas famous for their natural beauty and face stiff local opposition.
However Helen Phillips, Natural England's Chief Executive, said local communities need to start accepting wind farms in the countryside.
"As a society, we have to move from knee-jerk nimbyism to an informed consensus that there are landscapes where sustainable renewable energy infrastructure is desirable and should be encouraged, just as there are landscapes that should remain sacrosanct and free from development," she said.
Andrew Wood, Executive Director for Evidence and Planning, said national parks will be expected to play their part.
"We need onshore wind farms and we should be open to the idea that some of that will be in protected landscapes," he said.
Angela Kelly, Chairman of the Country Guardian group that campaigns against wind farms, said local communities in national parks will never accept wind farms.
"Wind farms should not be in national parks. What is the point of putting something aside for its natural beauty and then industrialising it?" she asked.
Dustin Benton, of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said any developments would be unlikely to pass the planning process.
"Major wind farms would be very unlikely in a national park because the reasons we have these areas is to protect the beauty of Britain – which automatically makes it difficult for development of any sort," he said.
However a spokesman for the British Wind and Energy Association said it was not just natural beauty which is taken into consideration when planning wind farms.
"Wind farm planning decisions are not based just on landscape impact criteria, but take into account other factors such as reducing carbon emissions, benefits to local community and potential of the renewable sector to create employment," he said.
However the Government want to build thousands more across the country as part of meeting climate change targets.
Many of the turbines will have to be built in wind swept spots considered important areas of natural beauty.
However Natural England said society needs to move beyond the "knee jerk nimbyism" that rejects wind farms in any areas of the countryside and even consider areas such as Areas of Outstanding Beauty, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and National Parks.
Campaigners vowed to fight any developments that will ruin the view or threaten wildlife.
At the moment there are no major wind farms within national parks. Even developments close to national parks such as four proposed wind turbines on the borders of the Peak District National Park have caused outrage. The development was opposed by the Peak District National Park Authority but is due to go ahead after a recent ruling by the High Court.
Last week Ed Miliband, the Energy and Climate Change Minister, set out future plans for more renewable energy to built in the UK including 6,000 onshore wind turbines.
Many of the wind turbines will need to be built in remote rural areas famous for their natural beauty and face stiff local opposition.
However Helen Phillips, Natural England's Chief Executive, said local communities need to start accepting wind farms in the countryside.
"As a society, we have to move from knee-jerk nimbyism to an informed consensus that there are landscapes where sustainable renewable energy infrastructure is desirable and should be encouraged, just as there are landscapes that should remain sacrosanct and free from development," she said.
Andrew Wood, Executive Director for Evidence and Planning, said national parks will be expected to play their part.
"We need onshore wind farms and we should be open to the idea that some of that will be in protected landscapes," he said.
Angela Kelly, Chairman of the Country Guardian group that campaigns against wind farms, said local communities in national parks will never accept wind farms.
"Wind farms should not be in national parks. What is the point of putting something aside for its natural beauty and then industrialising it?" she asked.
Dustin Benton, of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said any developments would be unlikely to pass the planning process.
"Major wind farms would be very unlikely in a national park because the reasons we have these areas is to protect the beauty of Britain – which automatically makes it difficult for development of any sort," he said.
However a spokesman for the British Wind and Energy Association said it was not just natural beauty which is taken into consideration when planning wind farms.
"Wind farm planning decisions are not based just on landscape impact criteria, but take into account other factors such as reducing carbon emissions, benefits to local community and potential of the renewable sector to create employment," he said.
Award for Peak museum
A PEAK District museum has been named as the county's finest in a prestigious competition.
The Old House Museum scooped Museum of the Year 2009 at the Derbyshire Renaissance Heritage Awards.
Judges praised the commitment and enthusiasm of the over 100 volunteers who help at the Bakewell heritage site.
Manager Anita Spencer said: “This museum simply could not open without the aid of its volunteers.”
The Old House Museum scooped Museum of the Year 2009 at the Derbyshire Renaissance Heritage Awards.
Judges praised the commitment and enthusiasm of the over 100 volunteers who help at the Bakewell heritage site.
Manager Anita Spencer said: “This museum simply could not open without the aid of its volunteers.”
Disappointment at Carsington wind farm appeal decision
Joint News Release from Derbyshire Dales District Council and The Peak District National Park Authority
A High Court Judge has today determined that proposals for the erection of four 102m wind turbines on land at Carsington Pastures can proceed.
Derbyshire Dales District Council originally rejected the proposals, however, following a Public Inquiry, they were given the go ahead in September last year by a Planning Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.
Derbyshire Dales District Council and the Peak District National Park Authority subsequently lodged a joint appeal to the High Court challenging the Secretary of State’s decision on the grounds that the developers, Carsington Wind Energy Limited, failed to have regard to alternative sites in the locality which would not have such an adverse impact upon the Peak District National Park.
The appeal was subsequently considered in the High Court by
Lord Justice Carnwath who has ruled that, whilst there are statutory provisions and policies relating to the National Park and Conservation Areas which require that special regard should be paid to their protection, there was not a positive obligation to consider alternative sites which may not have the same effects as the proposed development.
In the absence of any specific national or local policy guidance requiring consideration of alternatives, Lord Justice Carnwath determined that the Planning Inspector approached the matter in an appropriate way. Accordingly, the appeal against the Secretary of State’s decision was dismissed.
The leader of Derbyshire Dales District Council, Councillor Lewis Rose, said: "I am very disappointed with the decision.
The district council has never questioned the desirability or need to promote renewable energy sources, however, there is a clear need to undertake a balanced assessment of such proposals. Unless developers are required to consider alternative sites which may have less impact, such a balanced judgement cannot be reached."
Councillor Hilda Gaddum, chair of the Peak District National Park Authority's planning cmmittee, said: "We made this joint appeal because it is our duty to fight threats to the national park landscape.
"We are disappointed with the judgement as we feel it is important that alternative sites are always considered first before making a decision to locate a wind farm 1.5 miles from a national park boundary.
"The authority has approved a micro hydro power site at Alport Mill, solar panels and individual wind turbines in appropriate locations within the national park and will continue to support measures to provide more renewable energy. However, applications must also continue to be judged against the need to protect the natural beauty of the Peak District National Park landscape.
"We need to spend time reading the judgement in detail to fully understand the implications for the future."
A High Court Judge has today determined that proposals for the erection of four 102m wind turbines on land at Carsington Pastures can proceed.
Derbyshire Dales District Council originally rejected the proposals, however, following a Public Inquiry, they were given the go ahead in September last year by a Planning Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.
Derbyshire Dales District Council and the Peak District National Park Authority subsequently lodged a joint appeal to the High Court challenging the Secretary of State’s decision on the grounds that the developers, Carsington Wind Energy Limited, failed to have regard to alternative sites in the locality which would not have such an adverse impact upon the Peak District National Park.
The appeal was subsequently considered in the High Court by
Lord Justice Carnwath who has ruled that, whilst there are statutory provisions and policies relating to the National Park and Conservation Areas which require that special regard should be paid to their protection, there was not a positive obligation to consider alternative sites which may not have the same effects as the proposed development.
In the absence of any specific national or local policy guidance requiring consideration of alternatives, Lord Justice Carnwath determined that the Planning Inspector approached the matter in an appropriate way. Accordingly, the appeal against the Secretary of State’s decision was dismissed.
The leader of Derbyshire Dales District Council, Councillor Lewis Rose, said: "I am very disappointed with the decision.
The district council has never questioned the desirability or need to promote renewable energy sources, however, there is a clear need to undertake a balanced assessment of such proposals. Unless developers are required to consider alternative sites which may have less impact, such a balanced judgement cannot be reached."
Councillor Hilda Gaddum, chair of the Peak District National Park Authority's planning cmmittee, said: "We made this joint appeal because it is our duty to fight threats to the national park landscape.
"We are disappointed with the judgement as we feel it is important that alternative sites are always considered first before making a decision to locate a wind farm 1.5 miles from a national park boundary.
"The authority has approved a micro hydro power site at Alport Mill, solar panels and individual wind turbines in appropriate locations within the national park and will continue to support measures to provide more renewable energy. However, applications must also continue to be judged against the need to protect the natural beauty of the Peak District National Park landscape.
"We need to spend time reading the judgement in detail to fully understand the implications for the future."
New conference facilities
TWO new conference suites have been created at a Derbyshire reservoir.
Carsington Water, owned by Severn Trent, is now hiring out the new rooms at its visitor centre. The suites include audio equipment, DVD players and flip charts plus catering.
Carsington Water, owned by Severn Trent, is now hiring out the new rooms at its visitor centre. The suites include audio equipment, DVD players and flip charts plus catering.
Bid to raise the profile of parks
AIMS to raise the profile of Derby's parks and involve the community in them more have been set out by Derby City Council.
The authority has produced a parks strategy, which outlines its goals to make parks more secure, engage residents in them more and let more people know about them.
The plans will go before the council's cabinet for approval on Tuesday.
After that, an action plan will be drawn up to achieve the aims set out in the strategy.
The authority has produced a parks strategy, which outlines its goals to make parks more secure, engage residents in them more and let more people know about them.
The plans will go before the council's cabinet for approval on Tuesday.
After that, an action plan will be drawn up to achieve the aims set out in the strategy.
Wind farm case puts public out of pocket
Wind turbines have been given the go-ahead at Carsington – but campaigners say the appeal has been a huge drain on the public purse.
The Peak District National Park Authority joined forces with Derbyshire Dales District Council to lodge an appeal to the High Court after a Planning Inspector ruled that four 102m wind turbines should be built at the Dales beauty spot.
But last week Lord Justice Carnwath, sitting in the High Court in London, said the wind farm should be built.
The appeal has cost the two authorities just over £34,000, with the Peak Park paying 85 per cent.
Laura Stevens of Matlock Climate Action Forum said: "I'm very angry and think the authorities were ill advised. They were just gambling with our money.
"There was no consultation to see if residents were happy for them to go-ahead and spend our money."
Stephen Salt, planning and development director for applicants West Coast Energy, said the wind farm would make an important contribution to the East Midlands renewable electricity target.
He added: "The council's action has now resulted in significant cost to local ratepayers and it is hoped that we can now draw a line under this matter and work with the council to deliver the benefits of the development to the local community at the earliest opportunity."
But a Peak Park spokesman said the decision to lodge an appeal was based protecting the national park landscape.
He added: "Given that national parks have the highest level of protection under planning law, we believed alternative, less harmful sites should have been considered. It was an informed decision by the district council and ourselves to go to appeal based on advice from a QC that there were strong grounds for challenge."
Jan Southway of Protect Carsington and Hopton Action Group added: "It is disappointing. We've been fighting this for a long time.
"The local planning system is set up to make sure planning decisions made at a local level are fair for local people.
"They were absolutely right to challenge it and say that it was not right for the region."
but since when has Carsington been in the Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park Authority joined forces with Derbyshire Dales District Council to lodge an appeal to the High Court after a Planning Inspector ruled that four 102m wind turbines should be built at the Dales beauty spot.
But last week Lord Justice Carnwath, sitting in the High Court in London, said the wind farm should be built.
The appeal has cost the two authorities just over £34,000, with the Peak Park paying 85 per cent.
Laura Stevens of Matlock Climate Action Forum said: "I'm very angry and think the authorities were ill advised. They were just gambling with our money.
"There was no consultation to see if residents were happy for them to go-ahead and spend our money."
Stephen Salt, planning and development director for applicants West Coast Energy, said the wind farm would make an important contribution to the East Midlands renewable electricity target.
He added: "The council's action has now resulted in significant cost to local ratepayers and it is hoped that we can now draw a line under this matter and work with the council to deliver the benefits of the development to the local community at the earliest opportunity."
But a Peak Park spokesman said the decision to lodge an appeal was based protecting the national park landscape.
He added: "Given that national parks have the highest level of protection under planning law, we believed alternative, less harmful sites should have been considered. It was an informed decision by the district council and ourselves to go to appeal based on advice from a QC that there were strong grounds for challenge."
Jan Southway of Protect Carsington and Hopton Action Group added: "It is disappointing. We've been fighting this for a long time.
"The local planning system is set up to make sure planning decisions made at a local level are fair for local people.
"They were absolutely right to challenge it and say that it was not right for the region."
but since when has Carsington been in the Peak District National Park
Sunday, July 19, 2009
DOME OF CREATION
PEAK District Products (PDP) stages its second annual Great Dome Art Fair next Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 4pm.
Last year was the first time its full 60-plus membership had come together to exhibit under one roof. It was a huge success, drawing more than 6,000 visitors, and culminated in PDP winning the Best Visual Arts award at Buxton Festival Fringe.
The venue is the Great Devonshire Dome, in Devonshire Road, Buxton. The town campus of the University of Derby, it has the largest unsupported roof in Europe, bigger than St Paul's in London. Admission to the event is free and work on display this year will include paintings, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles, fashion, photography, stonework, sculpture, stained glass, precious metals, calligraphy, woodcarving and mosaics.
There will also be a series of demonstrations and a programme of illustrated talks in the Lecture Theatre by PDP members, including textile artist and author Verina Warren.
Check the website for the full programme. This year, there is a display of work "Inspired by the Dome", including pieces by jeweller Lucy Palmer, silversmith Brett Payne, photographer Bridget Flemming, furniture maker Chris Fleming and ceramicist Catherine Rooke.
More details at www.peak-districtproducts.co.uk
Last year was the first time its full 60-plus membership had come together to exhibit under one roof. It was a huge success, drawing more than 6,000 visitors, and culminated in PDP winning the Best Visual Arts award at Buxton Festival Fringe.
The venue is the Great Devonshire Dome, in Devonshire Road, Buxton. The town campus of the University of Derby, it has the largest unsupported roof in Europe, bigger than St Paul's in London. Admission to the event is free and work on display this year will include paintings, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles, fashion, photography, stonework, sculpture, stained glass, precious metals, calligraphy, woodcarving and mosaics.
There will also be a series of demonstrations and a programme of illustrated talks in the Lecture Theatre by PDP members, including textile artist and author Verina Warren.
Check the website for the full programme. This year, there is a display of work "Inspired by the Dome", including pieces by jeweller Lucy Palmer, silversmith Brett Payne, photographer Bridget Flemming, furniture maker Chris Fleming and ceramicist Catherine Rooke.
More details at www.peak-districtproducts.co.uk
Cloudbursts force council to pull plug on Highland attractions
ORGANISERS of the Ashbourne Highland Gathering have told of their disappointment at having to cancel the event for the first time in its 25-year history.
The anniversary festival – one of the biggest outside of Scotland – was due to take place tomorrow, attracting about 10,000 spectators from across the UK.
But 20mm of rain fell in the 24 hours up to yesterday evening, leaving the town's recreation ground, where it was due to be held, waterlogged.
And Met Office forecasters are predicting more showers after this week's "unusual" summer downpour evoked memories of freak weather in 2007.
Bernie Brown, of the festival's organising committee, said: "It rained all night Thursday and we knew it was going to rain more, so we had no choice but to call it off.
"We didn't want to wait until the 11th hour, particularly with people coming from Scotland, Wales and all over England.
"It's the first time in 25 years it's been cancelled and we're extremely disappointed, but there's nothing we can do about the weather."
Officers from Derbyshire Dales District Council visited the Cockayne Avenue site, where the Highland gathering is held, yesterday morning. After an inspection they told the event's organisers that it could not go ahead on the council-owned land.
An open-air concert by rock bagpipe band the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, planned for tonight next to the recreation ground, will still go ahead, though.
The financial blow from cancelling it should not impact on next year's event, Mr Brown said.
In 2007 the festival was blighted by rain which churned up the ground.
After that council officials and organisers decided to draw up an "emergency procedure", which led to yesterday's early inspection.
Derby's Caribbean Carnival – with a parade to the city centre today and a music festival in Osmaston Park tomorrow – was still going ahead as of last night.
But Nezrine Hudson, from the West Indian Community Association, said they were checking the weather forecast to decide whether it might have to be scaled back.
Met Office forecaster Andrew Kimber warned of more bad weather to come.
He said: "There will be more showers this weekend, not particularly heavy or prolonged, but it will be pretty cool and cloudy."
Mr Kimber said 10mm of rain or more could fall on Tuesday alone.
The anniversary festival – one of the biggest outside of Scotland – was due to take place tomorrow, attracting about 10,000 spectators from across the UK.
But 20mm of rain fell in the 24 hours up to yesterday evening, leaving the town's recreation ground, where it was due to be held, waterlogged.
And Met Office forecasters are predicting more showers after this week's "unusual" summer downpour evoked memories of freak weather in 2007.
Bernie Brown, of the festival's organising committee, said: "It rained all night Thursday and we knew it was going to rain more, so we had no choice but to call it off.
"We didn't want to wait until the 11th hour, particularly with people coming from Scotland, Wales and all over England.
"It's the first time in 25 years it's been cancelled and we're extremely disappointed, but there's nothing we can do about the weather."
Officers from Derbyshire Dales District Council visited the Cockayne Avenue site, where the Highland gathering is held, yesterday morning. After an inspection they told the event's organisers that it could not go ahead on the council-owned land.
An open-air concert by rock bagpipe band the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, planned for tonight next to the recreation ground, will still go ahead, though.
The financial blow from cancelling it should not impact on next year's event, Mr Brown said.
In 2007 the festival was blighted by rain which churned up the ground.
After that council officials and organisers decided to draw up an "emergency procedure", which led to yesterday's early inspection.
Derby's Caribbean Carnival – with a parade to the city centre today and a music festival in Osmaston Park tomorrow – was still going ahead as of last night.
But Nezrine Hudson, from the West Indian Community Association, said they were checking the weather forecast to decide whether it might have to be scaled back.
Met Office forecaster Andrew Kimber warned of more bad weather to come.
He said: "There will be more showers this weekend, not particularly heavy or prolonged, but it will be pretty cool and cloudy."
Mr Kimber said 10mm of rain or more could fall on Tuesday alone.
High Court backs wind farm plan
A plan to build four huge wind turbines overlooking a reservoir in Derbyshire has been backed by the High Court.
In September, planning inspector Robin Brooks said the project near Carsington Water could go ahead.
But the Peak District National Park Authority decided to appeal against the decision, claiming the wind farm would have "a major impact on the landscape".
But a judge at the High Court in London said he could find "no error of law" in the inspector's ruling.
Carsington Wind Energy, which is behind the project, said the turbines would produce much-needed energy for about 5,500 homes.
The 102m (335ft) turbines - nearly twice the height of Nelson's Column - are planned for Carsington Pastures, between Matlock and Ashbourne.
Although the wind farm would not be inside the Peak District National Park it would be near the boundary.
The proposal from Carsington Wind Energy, part of West Coast Energy, was initially approved following an eight-day public inquiry in July 2008.
Derbyshire Dales District Council joined the park authority in the appeal to the High Court to block the development.
Steve Salt, from West Coast Energy, said: "We have other projects in Derbyshire where there is a lot of support from local people.
"But there is also an anti-group and those tend to get publicised more than the supporters - but now we have received a major boost."
In September, planning inspector Robin Brooks said the project near Carsington Water could go ahead.
But the Peak District National Park Authority decided to appeal against the decision, claiming the wind farm would have "a major impact on the landscape".
But a judge at the High Court in London said he could find "no error of law" in the inspector's ruling.
Carsington Wind Energy, which is behind the project, said the turbines would produce much-needed energy for about 5,500 homes.
The 102m (335ft) turbines - nearly twice the height of Nelson's Column - are planned for Carsington Pastures, between Matlock and Ashbourne.
Although the wind farm would not be inside the Peak District National Park it would be near the boundary.
The proposal from Carsington Wind Energy, part of West Coast Energy, was initially approved following an eight-day public inquiry in July 2008.
Derbyshire Dales District Council joined the park authority in the appeal to the High Court to block the development.
Steve Salt, from West Coast Energy, said: "We have other projects in Derbyshire where there is a lot of support from local people.
"But there is also an anti-group and those tend to get publicised more than the supporters - but now we have received a major boost."
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
MPs Hoping to Repeat Mountain Rescue Fundraising Success
Three Peak District MPs will get lost this weekend – all in a good cause. High Peak’s Tom Levitt, Staffordshire Moorlands’ Charlotte Atkins and Angela Smith from Sheffield Hillsborough will be somewhere near Kinder Scout on Sunday (19 July). No fewer than four mountain rescue teams will be deployed – as part of a training exercise – to rescue them and transport them back to safety.
If a mountain rescue team is required for a genuine emergency during the exercise, which could last up to six hours, they will be diverted accordingly.
Two years ago Mr Levitt raised over £1,600 for Buxton Mountain Rescue Team and he hopes to repeat that success this weekend. This time the beneficiary will be the umbrella body, the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (PDMRO).
“This rescue service is staffed entirely by volunteers and funded almost entirely from donations,” Mr Levitt explained.
“This is not just a celebration of their work but a significant contribution to their essential running costs.” The local MPs have supported campaigns in Parliament and elsewhere to give extra support to mountain rescue – such as they get in Scotland and Wales – without losing their essential voluntary nature.
People who would like to donate to this worthy cause by sponsoring the MPs should contact Tom Levitt’s Buxton office for a sponsor form or visit www.justgiving.com/tomlevitt2. All funds raised will go direct to PDMRO.
If a mountain rescue team is required for a genuine emergency during the exercise, which could last up to six hours, they will be diverted accordingly.
Two years ago Mr Levitt raised over £1,600 for Buxton Mountain Rescue Team and he hopes to repeat that success this weekend. This time the beneficiary will be the umbrella body, the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (PDMRO).
“This rescue service is staffed entirely by volunteers and funded almost entirely from donations,” Mr Levitt explained.
“This is not just a celebration of their work but a significant contribution to their essential running costs.” The local MPs have supported campaigns in Parliament and elsewhere to give extra support to mountain rescue – such as they get in Scotland and Wales – without losing their essential voluntary nature.
People who would like to donate to this worthy cause by sponsoring the MPs should contact Tom Levitt’s Buxton office for a sponsor form or visit www.justgiving.com/tomlevitt2. All funds raised will go direct to PDMRO.
Villagers to re-enact plague tale
EYAM has gone down in history for the heroic sacrifice its villagers made when the Great Plague struck the small Peak District settlement.
They bravely decided to cut themselves off from the world to avoid the further spread of the deadly disease across the north of England – a decision that effectively sentenced many of them to death.
Now, nearly 350 years later, the current residents of the village are retelling the story of their forebears in a promenade version of Don Taylor's play 'The Roses of Eyam', using the actual locations where the historic events happened as the setting.
Director Nicola Wright said that this is the first time that the play has been performed in such a way and it has brought the sense of history alive.
She said: "It's very emotive even just rehearsing it in the churchyard and outside the plague cottages.
"It makes it quite unique."
The production, which is part of the Buxton Festival Fringe, is a community effort with the majority of the cast living locally.
And for cast member and lifelong Eyam resident Joan Plant, being in the play is even more poignant.
She discovered several years ago that she is related to plague survivors the Blackwell family, who were made famous by Margaret Blackwell who is said to have recovered from the illness after drinking bacon fat.
Joan (63) said: "It's history, it actually happened, we know all that, but actually to be part of it, knowing your family survived and what they must have gone through, it's quite a deep feeling.
"It's very emotional and you think about it in a different way."
The events of 1665/6 are very much part of Joan's life in her work as parish administrator at Eyam church and she is proud of her heritage.
She added: "Everything that happens in this play, I know now that I am part of it which is a very emotional thing.
"Sometimes I cannot get my head round it. I feel honoured and privileged and feel proud of them for what they did."
The play runs from Wednesday to Saturday this week and Nicola hopes that having overcome the challenges of staging a play without an actual stage, the way that it weaves around the audience and moves from location to location will have viewers captivated.
"I am hoping the audience will get really involved not only because the events are taking place in the situation they originally took place in, but because the cast is coming through the audience," she said.
"It creates a sense of being there and being part of it."
Tickets for 'The Roses of Eyam' are still available priced £7.50 for adults and £5 for children by calling Eyam Hall on (01433) 631976 or Buxton Opera House on 0845 127 2190.
Performances start at 7pm on Church Street.
They bravely decided to cut themselves off from the world to avoid the further spread of the deadly disease across the north of England – a decision that effectively sentenced many of them to death.
Now, nearly 350 years later, the current residents of the village are retelling the story of their forebears in a promenade version of Don Taylor's play 'The Roses of Eyam', using the actual locations where the historic events happened as the setting.
Director Nicola Wright said that this is the first time that the play has been performed in such a way and it has brought the sense of history alive.
She said: "It's very emotive even just rehearsing it in the churchyard and outside the plague cottages.
"It makes it quite unique."
The production, which is part of the Buxton Festival Fringe, is a community effort with the majority of the cast living locally.
And for cast member and lifelong Eyam resident Joan Plant, being in the play is even more poignant.
She discovered several years ago that she is related to plague survivors the Blackwell family, who were made famous by Margaret Blackwell who is said to have recovered from the illness after drinking bacon fat.
Joan (63) said: "It's history, it actually happened, we know all that, but actually to be part of it, knowing your family survived and what they must have gone through, it's quite a deep feeling.
"It's very emotional and you think about it in a different way."
The events of 1665/6 are very much part of Joan's life in her work as parish administrator at Eyam church and she is proud of her heritage.
She added: "Everything that happens in this play, I know now that I am part of it which is a very emotional thing.
"Sometimes I cannot get my head round it. I feel honoured and privileged and feel proud of them for what they did."
The play runs from Wednesday to Saturday this week and Nicola hopes that having overcome the challenges of staging a play without an actual stage, the way that it weaves around the audience and moves from location to location will have viewers captivated.
"I am hoping the audience will get really involved not only because the events are taking place in the situation they originally took place in, but because the cast is coming through the audience," she said.
"It creates a sense of being there and being part of it."
Tickets for 'The Roses of Eyam' are still available priced £7.50 for adults and £5 for children by calling Eyam Hall on (01433) 631976 or Buxton Opera House on 0845 127 2190.
Performances start at 7pm on Church Street.
Safety boost for Peak firefighters
AROUND £600,000 has been invested in new personal protective equipment (PPE) for Derbyshire's firefighters.
The new workwear, which will be worn when tackling fires and other operational duties, is lighter than the old kit.
The fabric is designed to breathe, leaving the body as comfortable as possible during high temperatures.
Now in red and grey, and with reflective markings, the kit features a shaped collar to integrate with the helmet, under arm gussets, a radio pocket with torch facility, and extra material around the knees so the trousers don't tighten up and stick in a fire situation.
It also comes with detachable badges and has been designed with female firefighters in mind.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sean Frayne said: "We are determined to ensure that our firefighters will have comfortable, fit for purpose, lightweight, smart, modern, professional kit that will enhance their safety."
The new kit came into service on Monday.
The old PPE is being donated to the Nottinghamshire Police Aid Convoys to kit out firefighters in Albania.
The new workwear, which will be worn when tackling fires and other operational duties, is lighter than the old kit.
The fabric is designed to breathe, leaving the body as comfortable as possible during high temperatures.
Now in red and grey, and with reflective markings, the kit features a shaped collar to integrate with the helmet, under arm gussets, a radio pocket with torch facility, and extra material around the knees so the trousers don't tighten up and stick in a fire situation.
It also comes with detachable badges and has been designed with female firefighters in mind.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sean Frayne said: "We are determined to ensure that our firefighters will have comfortable, fit for purpose, lightweight, smart, modern, professional kit that will enhance their safety."
The new kit came into service on Monday.
The old PPE is being donated to the Nottinghamshire Police Aid Convoys to kit out firefighters in Albania.
Pub set to hold its own Oktoberfest
Plans are underway to turn Belper into a mini-Munich for a beer festival in October.
The George and Dragon pub, in Bridge Street, is planning to host an Oktoberfest-style event to tie in with the annual beer festival in the German city.
Landlord Craig Tennick said he wanted to put up marquees in the beer garden, and have bands performing to add to the atmosphere.
The pub recently held its first real ale festival, where almost 30 real ales and ciders were put on for Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, to tie in with rugby and tennis games on the pub TVs. The bar sold out both nights.
Craig said: "I wanted to offer a bit of something different because Belper hasn't really got any real ale pubs with a good range.
"It was brilliant."
The George and Dragon pub, in Bridge Street, is planning to host an Oktoberfest-style event to tie in with the annual beer festival in the German city.
Landlord Craig Tennick said he wanted to put up marquees in the beer garden, and have bands performing to add to the atmosphere.
The pub recently held its first real ale festival, where almost 30 real ales and ciders were put on for Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, to tie in with rugby and tennis games on the pub TVs. The bar sold out both nights.
Craig said: "I wanted to offer a bit of something different because Belper hasn't really got any real ale pubs with a good range.
"It was brilliant."
Sustainable development in the Peak District
Community groups and businesses in the Peak District have won £1,000s to develop renewable energy, organic gardening, energy efficiency and wildlife projects.
The Peak District Sustainable Development Fund has handed out grants to organisations as part of its community work.
Recent grants include £41,600 to Parwich Memorial Hall Committee to help develop its new village hall with renewable energy technology; £12,500 to the South Yorkshire Energy Centre, to help train Peak District groups in energy efficiency and conservation for older buildings; and £7,100 to Peak Organics, an allotment-based project run by JJM Learning, to run organic gardening workshops for people to learn how to do it at home.
The Fund channels nearly £200,000 a year from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs into environmental, educational and social projects across the Peak District.
Its panel of local independent assessors decides on larger grant applications four times a year.
The Peak District National Park Authority, which manages the fund, has just appointed a new panel chairman, Harry Bowell, and deputy chairman Cllr Tracy Critchlow.
Mr Bowell said: "It's heartening to see such far-sighted schemes being developed all across the Peak District.
"We are delighted to be able to help local groups and businesses who are prepared to meet the challenges of climate change and help safeguard the long-term future of our area."
The authority thanked previous panel leaders Anne Ashe and John Herbert.
To find out about the Sustainable Development Fund or get general advice on any sustainable development project, call 01629 816312
The Peak District Sustainable Development Fund has handed out grants to organisations as part of its community work.
Recent grants include £41,600 to Parwich Memorial Hall Committee to help develop its new village hall with renewable energy technology; £12,500 to the South Yorkshire Energy Centre, to help train Peak District groups in energy efficiency and conservation for older buildings; and £7,100 to Peak Organics, an allotment-based project run by JJM Learning, to run organic gardening workshops for people to learn how to do it at home.
The Fund channels nearly £200,000 a year from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs into environmental, educational and social projects across the Peak District.
Its panel of local independent assessors decides on larger grant applications four times a year.
The Peak District National Park Authority, which manages the fund, has just appointed a new panel chairman, Harry Bowell, and deputy chairman Cllr Tracy Critchlow.
Mr Bowell said: "It's heartening to see such far-sighted schemes being developed all across the Peak District.
"We are delighted to be able to help local groups and businesses who are prepared to meet the challenges of climate change and help safeguard the long-term future of our area."
The authority thanked previous panel leaders Anne Ashe and John Herbert.
To find out about the Sustainable Development Fund or get general advice on any sustainable development project, call 01629 816312
Chatsworth secrets prove hit with visitors
AN exhibition of some of Chatsworth House's previously unseen treasures is proving a hit with visitors.
A variety of unusual and historical items, on display for the first time, includes a telephone presented by inventor Alexander Graham Bell to the 9th Duke of Devonshire in the early 20th century.
Also on show is a mahogany personal weighing chair used by the 6th Duke to weigh his guests, including Russian Tsar Nicholas 1.
And the garden reveals a grotto built by Duchess Georgiana, lined with crystals of copper ore discovered in a local mine
Hundreds of people have already visited the exhibition, which runs until August 31. For more information visit www.chatsworth.org.
A variety of unusual and historical items, on display for the first time, includes a telephone presented by inventor Alexander Graham Bell to the 9th Duke of Devonshire in the early 20th century.
Also on show is a mahogany personal weighing chair used by the 6th Duke to weigh his guests, including Russian Tsar Nicholas 1.
And the garden reveals a grotto built by Duchess Georgiana, lined with crystals of copper ore discovered in a local mine
Hundreds of people have already visited the exhibition, which runs until August 31. For more information visit www.chatsworth.org.
Historic hoard of coins goes on show at British Museum
PART of the largest hoard of historic coins ever discovered in the UK, found at Tutbury Castle, has gone on display.
Unearthed from the bed of the River Dove, the Tutbury Hoard originally comprised 360,000 silver coins believed to have belonged to Thomas Earl of Lancaster.
It is thought the coins were buried as the Earl fled the Staffordshire castle following his rebellion against King Edward II in 1322.
They were discovered by Duchy of Lancaster in 1831 and were separated but are now to be reunited for the exhibition at the British Museum called Ruin and Rebellion: Uncovering The Past at Tutbury Castle.
Lord Shuttleworth, chairman of the Duchy of Lancaster Council, which manages the castle, unveiled the exhibition.
The hoard forms the centrepiece of a display of artefacts and documents about the castle's history.
Dr Gareth Williams has been working with experts from Tutbury Castle and the University of Birmingham for the last seven years.
Dr Williams said: "Of particular interest is the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster in 1322 which resulted in his defeat and attempted escape. It is here we believe £1,500 was taken from the castle and buried in the river bed – around 360,000 coins in all.
"Over the years, individual pieces have turned up in various places. We are delighted to have been able to bring together coins and related material to create the largest ever display of coins from this important cache. Even so, this is only a tiny fraction of the original Tutbury Hoard."
Unearthed from the bed of the River Dove, the Tutbury Hoard originally comprised 360,000 silver coins believed to have belonged to Thomas Earl of Lancaster.
It is thought the coins were buried as the Earl fled the Staffordshire castle following his rebellion against King Edward II in 1322.
They were discovered by Duchy of Lancaster in 1831 and were separated but are now to be reunited for the exhibition at the British Museum called Ruin and Rebellion: Uncovering The Past at Tutbury Castle.
Lord Shuttleworth, chairman of the Duchy of Lancaster Council, which manages the castle, unveiled the exhibition.
The hoard forms the centrepiece of a display of artefacts and documents about the castle's history.
Dr Gareth Williams has been working with experts from Tutbury Castle and the University of Birmingham for the last seven years.
Dr Williams said: "Of particular interest is the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster in 1322 which resulted in his defeat and attempted escape. It is here we believe £1,500 was taken from the castle and buried in the river bed – around 360,000 coins in all.
"Over the years, individual pieces have turned up in various places. We are delighted to have been able to bring together coins and related material to create the largest ever display of coins from this important cache. Even so, this is only a tiny fraction of the original Tutbury Hoard."
Team effort brings title
STAFF at a Derbyshire garden centre have been celebrating after helping to scoop a top accolade in an online poll by Gardeners' World Magazine.
Findern Garden Centre, in Burton Road, is part of the Wyevale group, and helped the firm win the Best Garden Centre accolade.
More than 7,900 gardeners rated the 122 garden centres in the group, including Findern Garden Centre, as best for value for money, service, choice, quality and overall performance.
Marc Haigh, manager at Findern Garden Centre, said: "We are delighted to have helped the group win the title.
"It is a testament to how hard our staff work and I would like to thank the team for helping win this top accolade."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2009-07-14 12:59:39
Findern Garden Centre, in Burton Road, is part of the Wyevale group, and helped the firm win the Best Garden Centre accolade.
More than 7,900 gardeners rated the 122 garden centres in the group, including Findern Garden Centre, as best for value for money, service, choice, quality and overall performance.
Marc Haigh, manager at Findern Garden Centre, said: "We are delighted to have helped the group win the title.
"It is a testament to how hard our staff work and I would like to thank the team for helping win this top accolade."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2009-07-14 12:59:39
Town at its floral best
A DERBYSHIRE town was today welcoming judges from a national flower competition.
For the last three years Belper has won the silver award in the East Midlands in Bloom Competition's large town category.
This year organiser Belper Town Council is hoping the town will scoop the gold award and, with judges arriving today, is urging everyone to get involved by placing flowers outside their properties and even picking up litter.
Judges will be meeting at St John's Chapel, in The Butts, at 10am and then going on a tour of the town, visiting the Memorial Gardens, King Street, Wyver Lane nature reserve, Belper Cemetery, and the former Herbert Strutt School.
For the last three years Belper has won the silver award in the East Midlands in Bloom Competition's large town category.
This year organiser Belper Town Council is hoping the town will scoop the gold award and, with judges arriving today, is urging everyone to get involved by placing flowers outside their properties and even picking up litter.
Judges will be meeting at St John's Chapel, in The Butts, at 10am and then going on a tour of the town, visiting the Memorial Gardens, King Street, Wyver Lane nature reserve, Belper Cemetery, and the former Herbert Strutt School.
Wind farm ruling delay
A controversial decision which could see giant turbines built on Carsington Pasture has been delayed – but authority chiefs say they are expecting the High Court outcome any day.
Last week the Peak District National Park Authority joined forces with Derbyshire Dales District Council to ask Lord Justice Carnwath, sitting at the High Court in London, to block plans for the 102m turbines.
The application was given to go-ahead after West Coast Energy took its case to the Planning Inspectorate.
A spokesman for the Peak Park said they were expecting the decision last week but the process was taking longer than expected.
He added: "The early indication was that it was only going to be a day or so but they are wanting to think about it for a bit longer.
"Initially people thought it would be so quick because it appeared a fairly clear cut decision one way or the other."
l The Politics Show East Midlands will be live from Carsington on Sunday to discuss the wind farm plans.
The BBC1 show, presented by Marie Ashby, will look at arguments for and against the turbines and will be speaking to campaigners and residents.
Last week the Peak District National Park Authority joined forces with Derbyshire Dales District Council to ask Lord Justice Carnwath, sitting at the High Court in London, to block plans for the 102m turbines.
The application was given to go-ahead after West Coast Energy took its case to the Planning Inspectorate.
A spokesman for the Peak Park said they were expecting the decision last week but the process was taking longer than expected.
He added: "The early indication was that it was only going to be a day or so but they are wanting to think about it for a bit longer.
"Initially people thought it would be so quick because it appeared a fairly clear cut decision one way or the other."
l The Politics Show East Midlands will be live from Carsington on Sunday to discuss the wind farm plans.
The BBC1 show, presented by Marie Ashby, will look at arguments for and against the turbines and will be speaking to campaigners and residents.
Traders anger at road closure plan for Hathersage
FURIOUS businesses fear they could lose thousands of pounds in trade if council bosses go ahead with a road closure through a popular Peak District village at the height of the tourist season.
Derbyshire County Council issued warning letters to stores, pubs, tea shops and banks in Hathersage just this week, warning that Main Road will be closed from Monday for two weeks for resurfacing.
Boss Fran Beardon, of outdoor pursuits store Outside, on Main Road, said: "We're fighting recession and they've decided in their wisdom to select a tourism destination for road works during our busiest period.
"We've been looking forward to July to safeguard businesses and jobs and the fact the council is riding roughshod over this lifeline beggars belief."
The council visited shops and, on Tuesday, sent letters outlining the road closure, from School Lane to Station Road, with diversions and additional work, under traffic controls, further along Main Road, near Barnfield Drive.
It apologised for potential noise, disruption and inconvenience and asked for co-operation and understanding.
But businesses including Outside, North Face, Outside Cafe, Coleman's Deli, Paul Bowyer's butcher's, Hathersage Lido organisers, Barron's filling station, the Spar shop and more have raised concerns, according to Mr Beardon.
Mr Beardon is campaigning for people to call the council and request the work be postponed for a suitable period or to alter plans to allow traffic in and out.
He added: "It's such short notice we're running out of time so all we can do is phone and write to the council to postpone this plan.
"Roads need to be maintained but this is not an emergency and Hathersage is a key area for the Hope Valley and a main thoroughfare that needs to stay open during July and August."
A Derbyshire County Council spokesman said: "Work starts to resurface the main road in Hathersage next week. We realise this will be inconvenient for local people and businesses but this road needs resurfacing.
"We've avoided the main summer holidays and will keep disruption to the minimum possible."
Derbyshire County Council issued warning letters to stores, pubs, tea shops and banks in Hathersage just this week, warning that Main Road will be closed from Monday for two weeks for resurfacing.
Boss Fran Beardon, of outdoor pursuits store Outside, on Main Road, said: "We're fighting recession and they've decided in their wisdom to select a tourism destination for road works during our busiest period.
"We've been looking forward to July to safeguard businesses and jobs and the fact the council is riding roughshod over this lifeline beggars belief."
The council visited shops and, on Tuesday, sent letters outlining the road closure, from School Lane to Station Road, with diversions and additional work, under traffic controls, further along Main Road, near Barnfield Drive.
It apologised for potential noise, disruption and inconvenience and asked for co-operation and understanding.
But businesses including Outside, North Face, Outside Cafe, Coleman's Deli, Paul Bowyer's butcher's, Hathersage Lido organisers, Barron's filling station, the Spar shop and more have raised concerns, according to Mr Beardon.
Mr Beardon is campaigning for people to call the council and request the work be postponed for a suitable period or to alter plans to allow traffic in and out.
He added: "It's such short notice we're running out of time so all we can do is phone and write to the council to postpone this plan.
"Roads need to be maintained but this is not an emergency and Hathersage is a key area for the Hope Valley and a main thoroughfare that needs to stay open during July and August."
A Derbyshire County Council spokesman said: "Work starts to resurface the main road in Hathersage next week. We realise this will be inconvenient for local people and businesses but this road needs resurfacing.
"We've avoided the main summer holidays and will keep disruption to the minimum possible."
Walk back in history
HISTORY lovers can discover just what the Normans did for us on a walk to the remains of Pilsbury Castle in the heart of the Peak District National Park on Tuesday July 28.
The easy-going walk, entitled '1066 And All That', starts at 10am as part of the nationwide Festival of British Archaeology.
Booking is essential on 01298 84992, and there is a £2 charge for transport back to Hartington. The walk finishes around 4pm and includes some high stiles. Walkers need a packed lunch and sturdy shoes.
The easy-going walk, entitled '1066 And All That', starts at 10am as part of the nationwide Festival of British Archaeology.
Booking is essential on 01298 84992, and there is a £2 charge for transport back to Hartington. The walk finishes around 4pm and includes some high stiles. Walkers need a packed lunch and sturdy shoes.
Biker rescued after 40 ft plunge
Mountain rescue teams in Derbyshire have helped to bring a 20-year-old man to safety after he lost control of his motorbike and plunged 40ft (12m).
The biker, from north Wales, was travelling along the A54, southwest of Buxton, on Friday night when the accident happened.
It is thought he hit a metal barrier and was then catapulted down a ravine.
Rescue teams used a rope pulley to bring the man to safety.
He was treated by paramedics for a severe leg injury.
He was then taken by ambulance to hospital for further treatment.
Mark Williams of Buxton Mountain Rescue said: "We quickly realised the casualty was in a precarious location on the very steep ground, together with those personnel on site.
"The rope pulley system was needed to recover everyone safely."
The road was closed for a while as a result of the incident.
The biker, from north Wales, was travelling along the A54, southwest of Buxton, on Friday night when the accident happened.
It is thought he hit a metal barrier and was then catapulted down a ravine.
Rescue teams used a rope pulley to bring the man to safety.
He was treated by paramedics for a severe leg injury.
He was then taken by ambulance to hospital for further treatment.
Mark Williams of Buxton Mountain Rescue said: "We quickly realised the casualty was in a precarious location on the very steep ground, together with those personnel on site.
"The rope pulley system was needed to recover everyone safely."
The road was closed for a while as a result of the incident.
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