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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice
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Wow, 3 whole years since the Amber Valley Voice Don’t forget to first landed on doorsteps in Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks and I think it is fair to say that it has mention the Voice improved somewhat since then! Carla made me when you use any of look at the first edition earlier this month in a the companies in this nostalgic moment and after I’d taken my head out Magazine of my hands, it was actually frightening how fast it has flown by! I can honestly say that I love every minute of it, including the monthly deliveries that I still undertake with my mum and dad most months, the pace has dropped but they still have the most competitive rates of all my distributors!!! We have lots of concerts going on this month, so be sure to check out the ‘Things to do’ section for all the latest happenings and don’t forget to go to the upcoming Alfreton MVC concert...more details on page 13. Finally, a big welcome to the new advertisers, Kate and her lipo-derm wraps, Midlands Kickboxing and Clean away and remember, if you have any community news, events or you would like to advertise your business...3 years on and we’re still the mag to come to help your business grow or publicise your news and events!
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Our House
The hit Madness musical by Tim Firth, presented by derby youth musical theatre comes to Derby Guildhall Theatre on September 25th - 28th, evenings 7:30pm, (Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm). Tickets from £10.
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Leabrooks Gallery
Leabrooks Gallery are hosting two coffee mornings on the 27th and 28th of September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Home made cakes, coffee and tea will all be on sale, along with a raffle and the proceeds are all being given to the charity.
A night of music, dancing, & fun with the Beeston Big Band In aid of the Friends of Cromford Canal, come and listen to all the classics of GlennMiller, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Dean Martin at Ironville Church Hall, Casson Street, Ironville, NG16 5NN on 28th September at 7:30pm. Tickets are £6 and are available on the door or by calling Gordon Harwood on 01773 520404.
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St Martin of Tours Church Barn Dance
The annual Barn Dance is in aid of their Clock & Bells Restoration Project on Saturday 28th September at 8pm at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets are £5 each or £15 for a family. Call 07779 429156 for tickets.
Upcoming walk with Alfreton and District Rambling Club
We walk on alternate Sundays and meet in the car park near Alfreton Library at 9:30am. Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome. September 29th - Youlgreave 8.5miles. For more info call Terry on 01773 835437 or Dave 01773 835275.
Somercotes Choral Society Concert
Choral classics with Special Guest, Jason Darnell. Saturday 26th October at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7pm. Tickets are £7 and £3.50 for U16’s
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Tarmac, Concrete and Porous Pave Paths and Patios Foundations Drainage Brickwork - Extensions, New Builds, Walls and Re-pointing Fencing and Decking
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Registered Osteopaths and Physiotherapists who can help in relieving your pain
Sports Injuries Pregnancy Aches & Pains Babies to Older Adults Workplace Strain Nurse/Midwife trained Osteopathy/Acupuncture/Physiotherapy/ Kinesiology
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10 Our mission to bring you the best local walks continues… This time we head north to Bolsover for a great walk with plenty of chances to let your dog off the lead but there are a few roads so take care . Again, we would like to thank the fantastic Jill and David Hallam from JH Legal Services for contributing this lovely walk. If you know of a walk in the local area , please get in touch. Email us at info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638. 4 1/2 mile circular walk from Bolsover with views of Bolsover castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall A moderate walk for you and your dog which is fairly flat. The route should take around 2 hours. The terrain is fairly even but there may be some muddy areas it is always worth wearing a good pair of boots especially if it has been wet or icy.
1. The walk begins from the car park at the end of Riverside Way, Gateway Business Park, Bolsover. (The Stockley Trail, Carr Vale/Peter Fidler Nature Reserve). To begin go through the gate at the opposite the car park entrance. Continue along the path keeping a metal fence on your left. After some distance you will arrive at a fork in the path. Take the left fork to pass a sculpture on the left. After a short distance cross a lane pass under a bridge. 3. When you arrive at a crossroads of footpaths turn right and pass through a width restrictor then cross over a footbridge. In front of you is a large pond. Go diagonally left and then skirt around the left hand edge of the pond. On the opposite side you will find a marker post and a stile. Cross over the stile and head diagonally left across the field. 4. Continue ahead, heading towards ‘Sutton Scarsdale Hall’ on the horizon. After passing underneath some telegraph wire, keep left of some old stone buildings in the field. At the far edge of the field, turn left along a farm track keeping a fence and the motorway on your der right. Continue until you reach a road. Reaffer O 5. At the road turn right and go over the motorway. Follow the road round to the left and uphill. *At this point, If you wish to take a closer look at Sutton Scarsdale Hall, take the path on the right, half way up the hill* Continue along the road. After the road bends sharp right and then you will see a footpath sign for Heath Village. 6. Take the footpath heading downhill across a field. At the bottom right hand corner of the field, cross with every purchase of a footbridge and then over a stile into another Millers Complete Dog Food field. In this field, head straight uphill. with this coupon 7. At the far end, cross over a stile adjacent to a telegraph pole and onto a lane. Cross straight over the lane through a gate and into another field. Keeping the hedge on your right, go to the bottom of the field to cross another stile. Continue straight ahead to cross another stile onto a lane.
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8. Cross over the lane diagonally right, ensuring that in the next field you have the hedge on your left. Head down to the bottom left hand corner of this field. Go through a gap in the fence and cross a footbridge. Go straight ahead and pass through a gap in the boundary of the field. At the far edge of this next field, at a marker post, turn left. Continue along the edge of the field, then immediately after a pylon on your left, turn left down a farm track. 9. Continue straight keeping the hedge on your right. Follow the path as it curves left and right then through a gap into another field and downhill with the hedge on the right. Where the hedge on the right ends continue straight towards the motorway crossing an open field. 10. Cross a stile into cross field and at the far edge turn left keeping the fence on the right. Continue until reaching a lane, then turn right on to the lane to pass under the motorway. 11. Continue ahead to cross an open field. Keep to the right of a pylon and after passing through a gap in the hedge turn left. Follow the hedge around then after a short distance, go over a stile on your left. Go over a footbridge and over a second stile into a field. 12. Cross the field diagonally right, keeping Bolsover Castle straight ahead. In the far right hand corner of the field cross over a footbridge. Go diagonally left across a field and over a stile into a wooded area. After a short distance, go over another stile and into a field. 13. Go diagonally left across the field and then over a stile onto a well laid path (The Stockley Trail). Turn left along the trail until and keep to it until you arrive back at the car park. This walk is for illustrative purposes only. The Amber Valley Voice takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.
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Alfreton Safer Neighbourhood Update
Three different Safer Neighbourhood policing teams cover the area covered by Amber Valley Voice. Alfreton is covered by the Alfreton Town Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, which includes PC Sharon Evans, PCSO Simon Childs, PCSO Tracey Barks, PCSO Chris Hart and PCSO Paul Hubber. Oakerthorpe and South Wingfield are part of the Alfreton Rural Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, covered by PCSO Donna Walker and PCSO Tracey Barks. For Higham, PCSO Gary Green is the dedicated officer for the area, and is part of the North Wingfield, Pilsley, Stonebroom and Shirland Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team. Every team is committed to helping make your area a safer, cleaner and a more pleasant place to live and work alongside local agencies, including the local councils to help address community issues. If you have any concerns about crime, safety or anti-social behaviour then your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team may be able to help. You can contact them by calling 101, the non emergency number for Derbyshire police. Your officers will also hold local surgeries or meetings in your neighbourhood where residents can call in to chat about any issues. There is also more information about your team online at www.derbyshire.police.uk.
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MARKET Alfreton Indoor Market During the summer of 2013 the market will have a new frontage and a new roof. New doors and heating options are also being explored New stalls arriving, kiosks being introduced Car Boot stalls available on Saturdays for £10 Look out for shows from Magic Mel during 2013 Want to start your own business? New Trader incentive available Business advisor available Working closely with Job Centre For more information contact Vicki England – Markets & Town Centre Officer on 07971 126363 or vicki.england@ambervalley.gov.uk
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KLEEFORD COIN AUCTIONS Green Gables has a cheerful and friendly atmosphere, with many of our residents choosing to take part in a variety of trips We pride ourselves on supporting our residents to be independent and to take part in community activities as they wish We currently have bed vacancies. For information please contact Linda Barker on: 01773 832 422 linda.barker@LCDisability.org www.LCDisability.org Green Gables. Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AN
Regular monthly sales of Coins, Medals, Bank Notes, Tokens, Small gold and Silver items
Do you have unwanted coins, banknotes or medals in a box at home? Call me for a free professional and without obligation valuation. Now online at:
www.kleefordcoins.webs.com For a free Auction Catalogue please call
01773 528743 or 07969 645952 email on kleeford@btinternet.com Also accepting lots for future auctions.
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Out and About
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A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area Monday Baby Massage - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA - 2pm - 3pm. Ages birth - 4 months. Contact the children’s centre on 01629 533735 for information on the next course. Alfreton Jog Club (for those that can run for at least 30mins at a steady pace) - meet at 7:10pm at Alfreton Leisure Centre. Contact Anne or Amy at alfretonjogclub@gmail.com.
Tuesday Little Ones Group - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm - 3pm - Contact - 01629 533066 South Wingfield Youth Club - Fun & activities for kids aged 6-14 at South Wingfield Social Club, 43 High Road, South Wingfield. DE55 7LX from 7pm - 8:30pm. Contact Michael Hobson on 07545 938994 for more information.
Wednesday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031 Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am - 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012 PEEP 2/3’s - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 9.30am - 11am (term time only) Supports mums, dads and carers to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning. Contact 01629 533066 In-betweenies - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30 - 3pm. Group for children with mums, dads and carers up to the age of 25. Contact - 01629 533066.
AVRUFC Senior Section - training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157.
Wednesday Crafty Crew - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm - 3pm . Contact 01629 533066. Alfreton Singers - Swanwick School & Sports College(formerly The Delves) 7.15 -9pm. Mixed choir of friendly singers. All styles of music. Contact
Claire on 01773 835316 for more info.
Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s - 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236 for more info.
Thursday Top Tots - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Fun play session with arts, crafts and song time aimed at children ages 1-3 years. Contact 01629 533066 Weighing Clinic - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1pm 2.30pm. Come and have your baby weighed and see someone from the health team. Contact - 01629 533066 Cypress Parent Support Group - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 10am - 11.30am. (3rd Thursday of every month) A support group for parents and carers of children and young people with additional need and/or Disabilities. Contact 01629 533735. Breastfeeding Group - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735. Alfreton Society of Painters - 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms. Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info. Alfreton & District U3A - Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact David Thomson on 01773 602147. Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals - 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome-no audition, just a love of singing.
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Friday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session. Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton., DE55 7JA - Term time -1.30pm - 2.30pm. Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031
Childminding Network - Alfreton Children’s
Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 9.30am 11.30am. A chance for local childminder’s to meet. Contact - 01629 533066
Tiddlers and Toddlers Group - Alfreton Chil-
dren’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Run by parents and open to all. Contact - 01629 533066
Saturday A.D.A.S.C Football Club - various training ses-
sions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017
Greenwood Archery - Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on Highfield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details.
AVRUFC Junior Section Coaching - Starting 2nd
June at Amber Valley RUFC (opp. Pye bridge Ind Est.) starting at 10am. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157 . Ages from 4 upwards welcome.
Other
Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs
If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL carla@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk Please note that some of the groups listed incur a small charge and we would always recommend that you contact a group prior to attendance.
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Painter /Decorator Duffield Decorators
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Foot Practitioner S Doherty Insurance Brokers Binsured Interior Design Arctic Interiors
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Joiner S Statham Joinery 9 Osteopath
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