Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks Edition March 2011
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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice
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Spring is nearly here and although there is a de inite nip in the air at the moment, each day that doesn’t contain rain is a happy day!! March brings us Spring, Pancake day and although not technically falling in March this year, Mothers day is on the 3rd April. As usual we have discovered lots of things to do in the local area, including joining the Ripley Morris Men for an exercise lesson with a twist, on page 15. This month we have also received two new reader recommendations for businesses - ST Roofers and AB Shuttle, so check those out on pages 6 & 23 respectively. Also, a big welcome to some new advertisers this month - AJS Property Services, DWH Flooring, KAH Services Ltd and Dan Kelly Windows and Doors, so please take the time to search them out and remember to let me know if you use them! To advertise contact Emily on: Finally, I would like to thank the lady who called this month to re01773 604178 quest the inclusion of Chester ield 07891639638 Pomegranate Theatre. I thought it was an excellent suggestion and I Or E-mail me at: would like to take this opportunity to thank her and welcome any other calls or emails with suggestions ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk for improvements. Happy Reading! Emily
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Local businesses you can trust As well as being a vital guide to what is happening in your community the Amber Valley Voice has been set up to provide the people of Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks with a reliable resource to ind a reputable local company they can use when they need one.
To achieve this we are working with a number of local business that either we have used ourselves or have come recommended from others. A good number of these are part of Derbyshire County Councils Trusted Trader scheme.
For all your flooring needs PLUMBING / HEATING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
♌ Carpets, ♌ Cushion looring, ♌ Luxury vinyl tiles such as Karndean
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Call Duncan on: Tel: 01773 843039 Mob: 07980 919815 www.dwh looring.co.uk
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Help Promote Local Businesses At the Amber Valley Voice we believe in supporting local businesses as a crucial part of our local communities. We hope you use the local businesses you ind in this magazine . If you do, please let us know what a good job they have done. You can drop us a line at: ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk or by giving us a call on 01773 604178 or 07891 639 638. We would love to hear from you!
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An Introduction to Chocolate at Kedleston Hall Learn about chocolate from Master Chocolatier Barry Colenso. See some of his creations and buy some to take home. Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th March, 11am to 4pm For more information call 01332 842119
Cooking Demonstration by James Martin at Denby Pottery Why not treat your mum on Mothers Day to a demonstration from renowned TV chef James Martin. Followed by a book signing. Sunday 3rd April, 11am to 2:30pm Tickets £12.50
Reader Recommends Maria from Swanwick e-mailed me this month to recommend S.T. Roo ing. Maria wrote: ”I had work done before Christmas by Steve of S.T. Roofing, and I was really pleased with the work that he did for me. I found him to be polite, friendly and professional, and the price was very competitive. The work was done to a high standard and I highly recommend him, and I will definitely be using Steve again”.
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7 Tree Weekend at Kedleston Hall Learn about the veteran trees at historic Kedleston Hall whilst enjoying a woodland walk. There is also the opportunity to see woodland demonstrations and have a go at some crafts Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March, 11am to 3pm Price: £1.50 per craft For more details call 01332 842119
Handmade and Natural Fair at Arkwrights Cromford Mill Lots of stalls including jewellery, wooden gifts, leather handbags, glass, fabrics, brewery and bakery. Sun 13 Mar 2011 10:00 to 16:00 Free entry
Greenhillock's Fellowship Club for over 50's. Entertainment, speakers & day trips. Wood St Methodist Church, Ripley. Wednesday's 2pm.to 3.30pm. Interested ? Call David on 01773 605585.
AJS PROPERTY SERVICES • Plastering Services - re-skims • Over boarding, Repair & Patchwork • Artex Removal • Painting & Decorating, House Maintenance • Property Renovation, Repairs, Improvements • General Handyman Services • Free Estimates, Fully Insured
For a friendly and professional service please give Andrew a call
MKS Electrical & Alarms Family Run Business Friendly and Reliable Part P Registered Derbyshire Trusted Trader Rewires & Landlord Reports Electrical Safety Certi*icates Alarms, Lighting & Sockets All Electrical Work Undertaken PAT Testing Approved Call Mick - 01773 600 419 Mobile - 0753 0167 606 mks.williams@btinternet.com
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Meat of the Month - March is Pork Loin Pork Loin Chops and Honey Roast Parsnips
Ingredients 4 x Pork loin chops 2 Cored and sliced medium sized apples 3-4 Chopped shallots 150ml Cider 1 x Clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp. Crè me fraiche 1 tbsp. Wholegrain Mustard 1 tbsp. Chopped Sage
Salt & pepper 1tbsp. olive oil 4 large parsnips, quartered lengthways 75g butter 1 tbsps. of chopped thyme 3 tbsps. honey
Method To prepare the parsnips melt the butter in an ovenproof saucepan and add the parsnips. Cook until they begin to brown. Now add the honey and thyme and stir in, then move to a preheated oven at 200C. To prepare the pork loin, *irst season with salt and pepper. Now seal the meat by heating the olive oil in a hot pan and cooking the loins for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the pan. Using the same pan on a medium heat add the chopped shallots and garlic and allow to brown for a couple of minutes. Add the sliced apples and sage and cook for 2 minutes to soften. Now add the cider and return the pork loins to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the crè me fraiche and mustard. Bring the pan back to a simmer then serve with the parsnips . Why not accompany with and creamy mustard mash potatoes. To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
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WANTED Local Traders
FLOOR & WALL TILING AND BATHROOM FITTING
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Are you one? Have you used one that you can recommend? Please get in contact on: 01773 604178 07891639638 Ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk
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Book Review - No Way Down by Graham Bowley
August 1, 2008. Good climbing weather, and teams of the world’s top mountaineers are literally queuing up to make the final assault on the planet’s deadliest peak. K2, in the Himalayas, is 800ft lower than Everest, but K2 is the one they all want to climb. It’s one of the most hostile, brutally beautiful places on earth. Incredibly difficult to ascend. 278 people had, at this point, made it to the summit of K2. Only 254 had made it back down. Most of the 30 mountaineers who set out on August 1, 2008 made it all the way to the top. They were in different teams, but there was a lot of cooperation. Ropes and in some cases ice axes, were shared. Although they were at 28,000 ft, in the “death zone” where the air may be too thin for most people, many went without oxygen, preferring to take the mountain on without artificial aids. By 8pm that evening most were descending. Then without warning, a huge ice shelf just below the summit collapsed, ripping out the ropes which would have guided them down and leaving them trapped in plummeting temperatures. Eleven climbers died that weekend. No Way Down, by journalist Graham Bowley, tells the gripping, frightening true story. It reads like an unputdownable thriller; but it’s also a fascinating insight into what makes people risk their lives and what happens when they fail. It’s probably the nearest most of us will come to climbing K2. Depending on what kind of person you are, after reading this, you may be glad.
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DVD Review — Social Network
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This ilm is based on the real life story of the emergence of Facebook and the legal wrangle between the founders, Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. Although the ilm is biased by one version of events, as Zuckerberg has never told his side of the story, it is compelling viewing. Don’t be put off if you aren’t a member of Facebook or you aren’t technologically minded as this ilm is much more complex and balanced than that. It actually tells the story of friendship, money, revenge and success - all of which come at a price for Zuckerberg, despite the fact that he claims to care very little about money in the ilm. If you can keep up with the fast dialogue, this ilm is fantastically entertaining and you’ll walk away from the ilm wanting to know the real, real story!!
Selected DVD releases 14th March Tamara Drewe (15) - Gemma Arterton, Tamsin Greig. Marmaduke (U) - Owen Wilson 21st March The American (15) - George Clooney The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest (15) - Noomi Rapace 28th March Made in Dagenham (15) - Rosamund Pike, Bob Hoskins 1st April Megamind (PG) - Will Ferrell
Selected Cinema releases 4th March Rango (PG) - Johnny Depp 11th March Hall Pass (15) - Owen Wilson 16th March Chalet Girl (12A) - Bill Nighy 18th March The Lincoln Lawyer (TBA) - Matthew McConaughey. 25th March The Eagle (12A) - Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland. 1st April Oranges and Sunshine (TBA) Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving.
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Editors Choice This month my dog has tried and tested a bag of Millers dog food from Seals Fodder Room. I am always very nervous when I change his food because he has always had a sensitive tummy (despite the fact that he hoovers up a vast array of ‘delicacies’ whilst out on the walk!!)However, he has thoroughly enjoyed the change and it didn’t react with his tummy at all. I was also very impressed with the low feeding rate element ,which means, as I understand it, the food releases the goodness and energy at a slower rate and more consistently, so that the dog remains fuller for longer and you don’t need to feed the dog as much. This has certainly proved to be the case in our house and although I was initially concerned that he would spend the day begging for extra food upon seeing the portion measured out - this is simply not true! My dog enjoys it so much, that I also take it out with me on walks as a dog treat alongside his super special treats and because it is so cheap and lasts so long, it means that I can! Although the bag comes as a dry food, it can be mixed with water and gravy to turn it into a wet food, so we are loving the versatility.
St. Andrew's Church, Swanwick
SATURDAY 19th MARCH, 7.30 pm
SPRING CONCERT with organists
STEPHEN FOULKES and DAVID COATES and the
GREASLEY SINGERS Tickets including refreshments are £6 available at the door or in advance by calling 01773 605291 / 01773 541458
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Opening Times; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:15pm Saturday - 8:30 - 12:15pm
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KAH Services UK Ltd WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS & SERVICE Friendly, Reliable, Affordable Service
Call Kev on: Mob:07919 522624 Tel 01773 528430 Email kahenstock@aol.com
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“Your Country Needs
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YOU” Are you fed up of TV and staying in? Do you want to get fit and keep fit? Do you want a hobby? Do you want to have a laugh with some friendly mates? Do you want to get out and about around the best pubs in the area? Do you want to travel to different parts of the country, and even abroad, and meet lots of new friends?
Then Ripley Morris is for you! We are looking for new men to join us. No dancing experience necessary, we will teach you. Age is no obstacle, our ages range from 16 to 80, and lads can join from 12. If you play an instrument come and join our band. We practice on Thursday nights in Fritchley at 8.00 pm at the Congregational Chapel hall, so, come on , get off your backside and have a bit of old-fashioned fun, its what being English is all about!
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What’s on in Derbyshire? A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire
Derby Theatre - Box Of<ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk Hamlet Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company returns to Derby Theatre with this classic Shakespearian tragedy. Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th March 7:30pm. Tickets £14, concessions £12.
Gordon Smith - Beyond Belief An opportunity to meet one of the worlds most accurate mediums. Monday 28th March. Tickets £20.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover This traditional story by DH Lawrence has been adapted and directed by Nick Lane. Tuesday 29th - Thursday 31st March, 7:30pm (Wed Matinee, 2:30pm). Tickets £8- £21.
Agatha Christie’s Verdict An all star cast presented by The Agatha Christie Theatre Company. Monday 4th to Saturday 9th April, 7:30pm (Wed & Sat Matinee, 2:30pm). Tickets £8 - £21.
Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of<ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk The Great American Soul Book An amazing night of all the best soul songs ever written and performed by a live band and two soul legends - Gary U.S Bonds and Ben E. King. Thursday 17th March - 7:30pm Tickets: £17-20, Concessions £2 off top price ticket only.
Annie This family musical stars Su Pollard and David McAlister Monday 4th - Saturday 9th April, 7:30pm (Sat & Wed Matinee 2:30pm) Tickets £12 - £25, family tickets and Friends 2 for 1 available.
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A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire
Buxton Opera House - Box Of<ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk Thriller Live A tribute to Michael Jackson and his career both solo and in Jackson 5, including all his hits. Thursday to Saturday 26th March - 7:30pm (Sat Matinee 2:30pm) Tickets - £25.50 - £29.50.
Pomegranate Theatre, Chester<ield, Box Of<ice: 01246 345334/345222 I Met A Man Who Wasn’t There Bruce James Productions Ltd presents a supernatural thriller about whether there is life after death? Wednesday 30th March - Saturday 2nd April 7:30pm (Sat Matinee 3pm) Tickets: Adults £13, Children £8, Concessions £10.
Guildhall Theatre, Derby Call: 01332 255800 The Mountaintop Written by Katori Hall and directed by Tom Attenborough, this play travels back in time to the night before Martin Luther King dies. Friday 18th March to Saturday 9th April - various times. Tickets £8 - £21
Alfreton Grange Arts College Guys and Dolls Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company present this classic musical. Call: 01773 745082 or England Barker Jewellers, Alfreton and Ripley Weds 13th April - Sat 23rd April - 7:15pm (Sat Matinee 2:30pm) Tickets £8.50 - £11
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Get your BOOTS on and enjoy some FRESH AIR this spring. If you follow the FOOTPATH next to the FIELD, cross the STILE and follow the SIGN-POST, you can enjoy your PACKED LUNCH sitting by the POND whilst finding the 36 hidden words...
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March Events at Midland Railway
Mothers Day Sunday Lunch Sunday 3rd April - 12:30(Pre book only) Treat your mum to a ride on the Midlander Steam Train and a delicious Sunday Lunch. Why not make a day of it and take a look around the Swanwick junction museums as well? Cost Adults - £21 Children - £11
To ind out more visit: www.midlandrailwaycentre. co.uk or call the visitor information line on: 01773 570 140
Day out with Thomas Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2011.
Enjoy a full day out for all the family with lots to see and do, not to mention riding on a Steam Train pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. See the Fat Controller patrolling at Butterley Station with all kids receiving a free gift. Cost Adults £15.00 Children (2-17) £7.50
Tea with Thomas Train (Advanced booking required) Saturday 12th March, 4:15pm Enjoy a full day out and round off the day having tea with Thomas and the Fat Controller .
Cost - Adults £17.00, Children £10.00
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TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL: Amber Valley Dental Practice (Swanwick) 01773 540648 www.ambervalleydental.co.uk Unity Mill House Dental Practice (Belper) 01773 599961 www.unitymillhousedental.co.uk Mackworth Dental Practice 01332 380490 www.mackworthdental.co.uk
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Spring and the Vernal Equinox Whilst it might not feel like it at the moment, Spring is nearly upon us. The beginning of Spring is marked by the Vernal Equinox, which will occur at 11:21 pm on the 20th March. The equinox happens twice a year at a speci ic moment in time. It marks the point at which the Sun is directly in line with the Earths Equator. This is especially important as it means that from now on the northern hemisphere will tilt more towards the Sun. This causes it to become increasingly warm in coming months. To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
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www.holidayhawk.co.uk is a brand new holiday website which offers you internet prices alongside the personal service on tailor-made travel breaks, traditional package holidays and lights to destinations around the world. As we are part of Explorer Travel, you can be sure your trip is in safe hands as all our holidays are ABTA bonded Build Your Own It’s your special break so why not have it exactly the way you want it. Holiday Hawk lets you tailor make your own holiday, selecting the *lights, hotel, transfers, car hire, airport car parking and insurance to suit you. What’s more you can save considerably on pre packaged deals . Package Holidays Holiday Hawk offers a vast range of package holidays from all the major suppliers allowing you to *ind the best deal without having to trawl through each of the companies websites separately. And, because we are independent we can offer prices and discounts you cannot *ind on the high street.
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Flights If it’s just a *light you’re after we can cater for that too. We have *lights to destinations all over the world on the website but if there is anything you can’t *ind just give us a call. Are you after something different? Because this is your special holiday you might be looking for something a bit different . As Holiday Hawk is part of Explorer Travel we are able to offer a personal service, much like a travel agent. simply use the quick quote form on the website or call 07971 644 152 and let us see if we can make your holiday dreams come true. Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads
Our Best Deals at Your Fingertips
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On the Holiday Hawk website in addition to a number of search options you will ind some of the very best deals we have found available at that time. Just to give you a taste, here are some of the deals on the website now! 7 nights All Inclusive at the 5* Tac Premier Hotel & Spa in Alanya, 06/04/2011 from £340pp*
Accommodation Fully renovated in 2010 this family friendly hotel boasts a great location and a range of facilities. Situated just 50 meters from the Cleopatra beach 1km from the nearest nightspots and 1.5km from the tourist centre. There are a host of facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, (1 heated) gym, sports courts, and a spa. All rooms are comfortable and modern with an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. Flights Out 16:15 6th Apr 2011 East Midlands (EMA), arrive 16:15 Antalya (AYT) Return: 17:1513th Apr AYT, arrive 20:05 EMA
7 nights Self Catering at the 4* Eleni Holiday Village in Paphos Cyprus, on 27/04/2011 from £399pp*
Accommodation Situated in Chloraka village this hotel is just a few minutes drive from the centre of Paphos with it’s historic harbour, restaurants and shops and a short drive from the beautiful coral bay. The hotel boasts 3 swimming pool included one heated indoor pool and it’s own restaurant, open air taverna and pool bar. A great hotel for couples and families with modern fully furnished and air conditioned rooms . Flights Out: 8:30 3rd Apr 2011 East Midlands, arrive 15:05 Paphos (PFO) Return: 16:05 10th Apr 2011 PFO, arrive 19:05 East Midlands
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Gardeners Calendar - March
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Spring arrives of icially on the 20th March this year, so time to get busy in the garden. Plant early onions, shallots and potatoes Slug Alert This month the slugs are back! Make sure you protect your spring shoots from the hungry critters.
Rejuvenate containers Now is the time to put some fresh compost as a surface layer on your containers to help stimulate growth and provide extra nutrients.
Top Tip This is the month when weeds come back into growth, make sure you tackle them early to save work later on.
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GARDENING & HANDYMAN SERVICES
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Handyman & Property Maintenance
Established 2001
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All aspects of gardening work undertaken: ♦ Domes c & Commercial ♦ Hedges and Lawns Cut ♦ Landscapes, Turfing, Fencing, Pa o’s, Decking, Gu ering, ♦ Interior and Exterior Decora ng
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General handyman work No job too small General Plumbing Joinery Painting & Decorating Garden Maintenance
Home: 01773 607086 Mobile: 07530 607010 tonywright_handyman@hotmail.co.uk
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Don’t Forget Mothers Day! Sunday 3rd April Mothering Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in Lent as it comes from the Christian faith. It originally began from the tradition where Christians would return once a year to their “mother” church. This later became associated with children who had left home to work being given leave to return home to visit their mothers. The origins of “Mothers Day” can be traced back to the “Mothers Day Proclamation “ written by Julia Ward Howe in 1870 in protest at her distress at her experience of the realities of war. She called for women of the world to rise up and oppose war in all forms. However, it was not formally adopted until 1914 when US president Woodrow Wilson responded to a movement started by Anna Jarvis who began the tradition in West Virginia to celebrate the work done by her own mother who began “Mothers Work Days” during the Civil war to improve conditions for both sides. To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
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Community Info Do you have something to shout about???
Are you a local sports club with results to tell the community about or looking for new recruits? Are you running a community event that needs promoting or are you raising money for charity? Are you a community leader that needs to liaise with the wider community?
Call Emily at Amber Valley Voice on: 01773 604178 / 07891 639638 ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk
Alfreton Library
Somercotes Library
Severn Square, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ
Somerlea Park Junior School, DE55 4JE
Opening Hours:Monday: 9am to 7pm Tuesday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 4 pm Tel: 01773 833199 Fax: 01773 521020 email: alfreton.library@derbyshire. gov.uk.
Opening Hours:Monday: 2pm to 7pm Tuesday closed Wednesday closed Thursday 10am to 1pm & 2 pm to 7 pm Friday 10am to 1pm & 2 pm to 5 pm Saturday 9:30am to 1 pm Tel: 01773 833199 Fax: 01773 521020 email: alfreton.library@derbyshire. gov.uk.
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Your Local MP Nigel Mills (Conservative)
Local Of ice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Telephone Number 020 219 7233 Email nigel.mills.mp@parliament.uk
Your Local Borough Councillors Swanwick Steve Hayes
01773 606270 cllr.stephen.hayes@ambervalley.gov.uk
Allen King
01773 602965 cllr.allen.king@ambervalley.gov.uk Ironville & Riddings
Jack Brown MBE
01773 528729 cllr.jack.brown@ambervalley.gov.uk
Paul Smith
01773 540345 cllr.paul.smith@ambervalley.gov.uk
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