Here are the 10 most recent news articles. For older news articles please see the archive.
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We are pleased to report that, following recent problems with our long-standing local communication system, DentonTalk, it has been decided to replace it with a replacement - DentonTalk24.
All members of the old system should have either been transferred to the new list or invited to request to join it.
It seems some of the invitation messages have been treated as Spam. If necessary please check.
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Denton Residents have been invited to two local events. They are -
Tour of the School from 9.30 to 11.30 for prospective parents and their children.
Further details can be seen
HERE.
Harleston Market Place, 11 am to 12.30, Your chance to have your say.
Further details can be seen
HERE.
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We are very sorry to report that DentonTalk is not currently operating normally.
It seems that issues with messages on the system, involving scam or other dubious material, have led to the Group being shut down by Google.
Needless to say, we are taking action to get this sorted out ASAP.
UPDATE 30/09 Problems still unresolved.
We may have to set up a new Group, in which case all current members will be transferred and then notified..
Meanwhile - apologies to all our members.
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Yesterday saw Denton's second Walking-Football tournament on the Playing Field. The first was held two years ago, as part of the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations, but last year's event had to be cancelled.
As previously the teams were mainly area-based, though the Hanner family produced their own team. Matches were closely contested on a knock-out basis. Just like 2022, the winners were the Norwich Road team with Darrow Green Road in second place, but nearly everybody who took part was awarded a medal to recognise their contribution.
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Cinderella returns to Denton.
Denton Variety Club have announced that next year's production, to be staged on the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, will be the traditional pantomime Cinderella.
The Club have used the theme twice before, in 1991 and 2009. Details of these productions can be seen on the Club's History Pages.
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The second Denton Plough Day, held on Sunday at Vale Farm, proved to be even more successful than the first held last year. It could easily develop into an annual event.
More than 40 tractors, of various shapes and sizes turned up, and their drivers, of all ages, showed their skills. As a result a substantial acreage was ploughed.
The many spectators enjoyed the scene and took advantage of the tractor-pulled rides and the refreshment facilities. The weather was great.
The event raised over £500 for the Addenbrookes and Papworth Hospital Trusts. Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved.
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Yes, it is nearly time for cyder production to commence.
The Black Hand Cyder Society have announced the vital dates for this year's activities.
The first stage, Foraging, when apples are collected in, will take place on Saturday 12th October. Two tons will be required to produce a suitable quantity of apple juice.
Then, two weeks later, on Saturday October 26th, it will be Pressing Day. As usual, the Society welcomes new members, particularly if they are able to help with the production process.
Finally, another date for your diary. The day for another vital part of the Cyder Year, Wassailing, has been set for Saturday January 18th.
Full details of all these activities can be found on the Society's Page.
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This year's Open Show held at the Village Hall on Saturday was as successful as its 24 predecessors. It is 27 years since the first Show in 1997 but, of course, two had to be cancelled due to Covid.
The number of entrants and entries was slightly down on last year but the quality of those entries was as high as ever with close competition for most of the prizes. Full details of all the winners can be found on the Show History Page.. Suffice to record here that the overall Championship Trophy winner was Sally Barber and the winner of the Gentlemen's Cookery competition was Malcolm Bardsley.
However, congratulations must go to everyone who took part and many thanks to the organisers.
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There was a great turn-out for this year's Boulles Championships at the Darrow Green Road Bouledrome last night. More than 70 members of the Cyder Club and guests enjoyed a very sociable evening with a bit of healthy competition thrown in as 16 teams of three battled it out for the coveted trophies.
The Winners of the main competition were “Sticky One Styll” (Ben, Lewis and Charlie) who narrowly beat “Middle of the Road” (Caroline, Andrew and Phil).
The winners of the Plate competition, for first round losers, were ”The Doggis” (Gill, Doris and Gareth) with a narrow victory over “The Dream Team” (Alan ,Jan and Linda).
However, both finals went to the wire with the score standing at 6 each before the victors reached the crucial winning seventh point in both games.
Perhaps more important, cyder and other beverages flowed, the barbecues were kept busy, and a wonderful evening in the great Denton tradition, was enjoyed by all.
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It's been all change in the Stopper/Edwards household recently.
First, on July 9th Meghan S was formally co-opted and became a member of Denton Parish Council to replace Matthew Jones who had stepped down. Well done Meghan for taking this on.
Then, just a month later, on 10th August, she married Ricky E and became Mrs Edwards. Our congratulations to both of them.