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Clay Cross Christmas Lights 2023. I tried to capture the beauty but it’s impossible to do. The lights on the Social Service building has never been lit and the Christmas Tree (Conifer Tree) is in darkness
Sad looking Conifer tree used for years as Clay Cross Christmas tree.
Alfreton 2023
The lights in Alfreton are in a different class compared to Clay Cross.
Clay Cross and Alfreton 2023
Just bumped into Santa in Clay Cross. He was in a hurry but still had time for a picture.
Merry Christmas !!
Work Has Started 6th February 2023
Work has started on building the new Leisure Centre on Sharley Park Clay Cross.
The Leisure Centre will be built on the site of the old Centre on Sharley Park off Market Street Clay Cross. It will replace the out dated facilities. The old Swimming Pool that was built in 1973 and the later added was the sports hall in the early 1980s.
Clay Cross had a swimming pool before 1973 that was situated near to the them Miners Welfare.
Whilst building is going on the swimming pool will open but the sports hall will be closed.
The new building will have the future of climate change taken into consideration with Solar panels for power and a new heat pump heating system.
Clay Cross Today will continue to show pictures throughout the build.
Welcome to 2023
Derbyshire Fire Service was called to a major gas leak in Clay Cross today 13th June 2022 around 12 midday
The leak was caused by a rupture in a gas main on the new development at the bottom of Bridge Street, Furnace Hill.
Businesses on Furnace Hill had to be evacuated and Bridge Street closed and cordoned off. People have been advised to keep all windows closed and keep away until its all been made safe.
13.06.2022
Highlight Crafts Ltd. Has officially opened its doors in Wingfield Court, Clay Cross after marking one year in business.
The craft company, founded in May 2021, has seen exponential growth across its product ranges, profit turnover and staff recruitment in the last 12 months. The company began with three staff and now is responsible for 28 – all from the local Derbyshire & surrounding areas. The roles cover various areas across the business including graphic design, marketing, web development and creative production.
“We are excited to be officially marking our one year of trading with the official office opening,” said Karl Shaw, Managing Director of Highlight Crafts Ltd. “We moved into our purpose-built space in November 2021, and have just seen the business grow from strength to strength. We are already planning for additional warehousing and training space!”
The official opening was attended by guests of honour including Mr Lee Rowley, MP for North East Derbyshire, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire Mr Michael Copestake and Mr Gerry Morley Councillor for Clay Cross North.
Mr Rowley said: “It’s fantastic to see a new business who are doing so well making a difference in Clay Cross and bringing new jobs and opportunities to the town. It has been so insightful to see all the work Highlight Crafts is doing and I look forward to seeing them go from strength to strength.”
Highlight Crafts is a market leader in the craft sector, particularly with its flagship die cutting brand Two Red Robins. A quintessentially British papercraft range, each collection flows into the next allowing customers to tell stories within their craft makes. All of the dies, papers, stamps, fabrics and more are designed, created and sold from the heart of the Peak District.
“I am highly impressed with Highlight Crafts and have loved seeing everything that goes into making their products – and the sheer enjoyment everyone feels in the office,” said The High Sheriff. “There is so much talent and enthusiasm oozing from the new purpose-built building here in Clay Cross!”
Councillor Morley added: “It can only be a good thing for our area, local people in local jobs! To see all the staff enjoying their creative roles in a friendly, family atmosphere it’s just wonderful for Clay Cross.”
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Council approves plans for new leisure centre and community hub in Clay Cross
North East Derbyshire District Council have approved plans for a new community hub with leisure centre.
The work should start early 2023 and is part of the £24.1m Clay Cross town Deal.
The new centre there will be a large fitness suite, sports hall, main pool and learner’s pool. Outside will be a full-sized floodlit pitch and walking and cycle rout around the park.
This year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the building of the Swimming Baths on Shirley Park. The leisure centre sports hall was added later in the early 80s
One of the last old Victorian School buildings in Clay Cross is in the process of being demolished. January 2022
Since the School was built in 1894 it has served to town with the education of many. I’m sure a lot of people still living today have very fond memories of their time at the school.
The new School was opened on Sharley Park in 2009 and since then the old school has been left to go to ruin and become dangerous.
Derbyshire County Council first applied for permission to demolish the building in 2016. Work was due to start in August 2021 but was delayed and finally started January 2022.
The other school buildings were demolished in 2013 to make way for Smithy Brook that was built in 2013 to 2016
Smithy Brook being built in 2014 
Other parts of the old School buildings still stand and are still used today as the adult education centre.
Clay Cross Today Jan 13th 2022