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.
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.
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.
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.
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.