SITE UPDATE 05.11.2000

Dear friend

Sorry this mailing is late - we have been experiencing problems at our end in Derby and have not been able to access the Internet. These difficulties have now been resolved. Greetings to the new members who unfortunately didn't get their confirmation e-mails - but if you got this then you're on the list!

Re the public meeting of 27 October: The document of 18th August has been adopted as official Peak Park planning policy. We hope to have a copy of this document available shortly, but the gist of it seems to be towards persuading quarrying companies to exchange minerals permissions around Stanton Moor for less environmentally sensitive areas.

English Heritage have arrived on site and are said to be "Alright on the surface - but we can't tell if there's anything sinister underneath". Temporary fences have been erected around the stones while the trench is being cut, and a security guard is reportedly being paid £160 a night for the job of sitting in a Portakabin and watching to make sure no stray sheep find their way into the trench!

There have also been reports of some spooky goings-on, with weird activities and things going bump in the night ..... and things mysteriously moving around the kitchen! Any budding ghost hunters and X-files fans are welcome to come and have a look around.

Watch this space for details of a project involving the Big Issue.

The weather on site is worsening and it is getting very cold. We are desperately seeking donations of "warm things" - blankets, firewood and thermal underwear! If you want to make a donation, please contact site directly - their mobile number is on the web site. Don't e-mail us as we can't get it to them any quicker.

Hope you all had an enjoyable Samhain and are having a cracking bonfire,

The Nine Ladies Web Site Team