Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition August 2012
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Welcome to the August edition of the Amber Valley Voice and this month I have thrown myself into the true Don’t forget to spirit of the Olympics and have taken up two new mention the sports! You may remember an advert for Greenwood Voice when you Archery and Ripley Badminton Club over the last couple use any of the of editions….having never picked up a bow before or hit companies in a shuttlecock...I thought to myself “why not”? Well, the fact that I have a lot of improving to do is an understatethis Magazine ment but I thoroughly enjoyed both clubs and I was made to feel so welcome. So much so, that some family members have attached themselves to the bandwagon and have signed up as members to the archery club and attended more practice sessions...we’ll see about that!!! We have some fantastic local events coming up in August and September. However, I draw your attention to the Amber Valley Ascensions on page 6, not only are they holding a fun-day to raise funds for essential items such as kit but they are also looking for new members, so if you’re 16 or over….grab inspiration from the Olympics and take up a new sport today!! Happy Reading!
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Help us help others in crisis both locally and around the world.. Visit our large charity shop in Ripley We sell quality clothing, books, CDs, cards for all occasions, household goods, bric-a-brac, furniture, new range of haberdashery items, toys and new goods. Urgently Required Furniture collection Furniture and & delivery service Bric-a Brac available If you are interested in helping us, please call Darrell on 01773 749185 or pop into the shop at 20 Oxford Street, Ripley. Quality donations welcome to help raise funds Registered charity no. 220949
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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, Leabrooks & Somercotes 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.
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6 Alfreton Party in the Park Entertainment for all the family, :loat procession, battle of the bands, fairground, boxing, stalls and plenty more Sunday 2nd September between 11am and 6pm. For more information or to book a stall call Liam on 01773 521096 or 07904 564603 or email liam.connell@btopenworld.com
Children’s Wildlife Wander at Kedleston Hall Enjoy a walk with a warden looking for wildlife in the park. Children to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No booking required. Normal admission charges apply. Don’t forget to bring waterproofs and strong footwear. Thursdays to 30th August. 2pm - 3:30pm. For more information call 01332 842191 or email kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Amber Valley Ascensions Cheerleading Squad Are holding a Funday on 15th September at Cross Keys pub in Swanwick to raise funds. There will be all the fun of the Fair. The club is also looking for new members aged 16+. Training is free on Mondays at Swanwick Sports College. For more information contact Becky on 07715 288538
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Jean Jones posted on the AVV facebook page this month to tell me and all the readers that she had used Bryan from B Sole Plumbing and that she would like to recommend his work. Jean wrote; “saw advert for Bryan Sole Plumbing. Needed a new shower, he advised the most suitable one for me, ordered it, itted it quickly. It is a very nice addition to my bathroom and works very well. Thank you Bryan & amber valley voice.” If you have a recommendation about any of the advertisers in the Amber Valley Voice that you would like to pass on to our readers then please let us know by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638 or email us on; info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk
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7 Autumn Footprints 10th anniversary of the Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival. A fantastic opportunity to see more of the beautiful local countryside with more than 30 guided walks taking place over 16 days. Between Saturday 8th - Sunday 23rd September For a programme call 01773 719961, email tourism@ambervalley.gov.uk or visit www.visitambervalley.com/get-active/autumn-footprints-walking-festival
Bat-tastic! at Elvaston Castle A chance to go hunting for some of the 7 species of the bats , who are the night-time inhabitants of Elvaston Castle. Don’t forget to bring a torch! Friday 24th August. 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Meet in the Main car park. Admission Adults £3, Children £1.50, Under :ives Free. For more information call 01332 571342
Summer Fun at Shipley Park A series of activities are being held over the Summer Holidays at Shipley Country Park including wildlife walks, map reading, bushcraft walks , detective trail & leaf hunt . Activities run to 2nd September. Cost 50p per child. For more information call 01773 719961
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Book Review Nightwoods by Charles Frazier
American writer Charles Frazier’s books drip atmosphere. His :irst, Cold Mountain, was made into a :ilm. And even while you’re reading the most recent - Nightwoods - you can see the likely movie scenes in your mind’s eye. But don’t get the idea that he writes to a formula. His writing is very and to the point but almost poetic in the way he describes the landscape around the semi derelict mountain lake tourist lodge where young Luce acts as caretaker – an almost-job which gives her plenty of room to hide from her past. It’s what she wants – a quiet life with no questions asked, nights of Nashville country music on the radio and yellow lights on the far side of the lake. Then her murdered sister’s almost feral children turn up with a social worker who offers her the option of looking after them or seeing them taken into care. The children are strange; hell bent on setting :ire to everything. The people towed along in their wake are lethal. This is part love story, part thriller. Whether Luce and the children and the slightly dysfunctional people on her side of the divide can be any match for the unexploded violence which waits for them all is what drives the moody narrative of the book, but it’s as much about the characters and the sense of place, as rushing through the story. Maybe the Hollywood movie will be good. You might like to get the book while you’ve still got a chance to enjoy its style and subtlety.
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Come along and enjoy an evening of wonderful singing from the choir who were specifically invited to sing in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen during the Diamond Jubilee Tour.
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WEA Alfreton Summer Programme Rome and the Emperors of Persia Starts 27th September 2012 - Thursdays 7pm to 9pm 10 week course at Alfreton Adult Education Centre, Church Street, Alfreton. The course aims to explore the growth of the Parthian Empire, its early achievements and its legacy. It will also examine the campaigns of the Roman Republic against the East and the subsequent transformation of that Republic into the Roman Empire and its continued relations with the Middle East. Please note booking is essential by 17th September 2012. Please either complete an application form to be found in our brochure available now in libraries and other outlets or contact our branch secretary, Denise Glover on 0115 938 4025 Fee £70 (discounted £63 or free to students on certain means tested benefits). WEA registered charity no 1112775
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14 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?
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16 This month we are bringing you an interesting walk to help you stretch your legs and make the most of the summer sun (if it ever arrives!) There will be plenty of opportunities to let your dogs off the lead but as always make sure to ensure their safety & abide by the country code at all times. As always, if you have a favourite walk of your own why not share it with us by email at info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638. 4 Mile Circular Walk from Pentrich via Butterley Reservoir Another great walk for you and your dog. There are some fantastic views across to Crich Stand and a chance to see some landmarks relating to the Pentrich Revolution. The route will take about 2 hours. It is fairly even but there are a couple of relatively steep uphill sections. The terrain is mixed and a good pair of boots and long trousers are advised to avoid stinging plants on the paths.
Begin at St Matthews Church in Pentrich. Walk down in the direction of the Dog Inn taking a left before the pub onto Asher Lane towards Ripley. Follow Asher Lane , crossing the road to stay on the pavement. Immediately after you pass under the A38 bridge turn left up a concrete track. Follow footpath signs down a narrow track with a large hedge on the left. Carryon to the gate and cross the railway line before making your way up towards the reservoir. Walk along the path with the reservoir on your left. Take care to ensure your dogs are under control and do not disturb any fishermen. At the end of the reservoir turn right, walking along Butterley Lane. At the end of Butterley Lane turn right back onto Asher Lane. Carry on back under the A38 bridge and take and immediate left onto a footpath. Walk along the footpath until it breaks into two paths. Take the left hand path leading down towards the canal. Take care along this stretch of track, it may be muddy and slightly overgrown. with every purchase of Millers At the end of the path there are a Complete Dog Food with this coupon large set of steep steps. At the top of these turn right, walking along the A610. At the traffic lights turn right onto the B6013. Walk along the path and take care crossing the road at the Devonshire Arms.
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Carry on past the farm until you reach the old mill. Cross the road here and take a narrow footpath up the side of a house. At the end of the path pass through the gate into a field and walk uphill keeping the hedge on your left up to the top of the field where you will find a stile. Cross the stile and continue up another field , again keeping the hedge on your right. Take some time to look out across to Crich Stand for some fantastic views! At the end of the field there will be another stile. Cross into another field and continue along until you reach another stile. This stile will take you right into another field. Walk along with the hedge on your left until you reach a stone gap. Pass through the gap and head up towards Pentrich, picking up a path that takes you to a stile in the hedge. Cross the stile and head across the field towards St Matthews Church. Pass through the graveyard and join the main path that takes you away from the church and down the steps to where you began the walk.
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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What’s on in Derbyshire? A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of>ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Jazz Jamaica: Tighten Up
Derby Jazz and Derby Live present Jazz Jamaica to deliver their fabulous Jazz fusion. Designed to get audiences of all ages dancing and swinging to their beats, they are once again hitting the festival scene. Friday 14th September, 8pm. Tickets: £17, Concessions £15.
Calendar Girls by Tim Firth Calendar Girls has been a successful book, :ilm and west end show and now an all star cast has arrived in Derby as part of their tour. When a group of ordinary women pose for a charity calendar, they never anticipated the stir it would cause!! Starring Camilla Dallerup, Lesley Joseph, Deena Payne and many more, this is a must see production. Monday 24th to Saturday 29th September, 7:30pm & Wed/Sat Matinee 2:30pm Tickets £15.25 - £28.25
Derby Live Outdoor Events - www.derbylive.co.uk Markeaton Fair All the fun of the fair with a host of rides and attractions for families and young children. Thursday 9th - Sunday 19th August. Open from 2pm each day Free entry, ride prices onsite.
Bark in the Park Held at Darley Park by the Ashbourne Animal Welfare team, this fun dog show is great fun for all the family. You can enter competition classes such as the waggiest tail/happiest dog or the most handsome dog and many more. There will also be plenty of stalls including plants for sale, doggie treats, dog grooming and training. Sunday 26th August, 11am until 3pm, £1 for each dog entry per class and free for spectators. Call 01335 300494 or e-mail ashbourneanimalwelfare@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
Derby Feste The two day cultural calendar highlight is back again featuring live performances, music, :ilm and much more. Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd September based at Derby City Centre & Darley Park. See www.derbyfeste.com for more info.
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21 e-learning at Home or at Work QA Associates specialise in the design of customised BTEC quali:ications and have an impressive list of clients who now have their own formal accredited quali:ication for their staff, which are relevant to their operation. As a City & Guilds, Edexcel, BTEC and CIEH centre, our experienced and professional team will give you tailor-made support to implement and develop high quality training and assessment systems that lead to accredited quali:ications. We are also one of a small number of ‘of:icial’ distributors for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s (CIEH) ‘e’ learning courses. These :irst-class high quality training courses are ideal for both companies and individuals. With the advent of smart phones, tablets, lap-tops and a host of other media outlets, these technologies can help in education and training by using the huge range of interactivity of new media through e-learning to develop skills and knowledge of individuals both for work or for leisure. QA Associates can assist companies to use e-learning to inform and educate their employees without the time and cost of sending their staff on a physical course. This is particularly important for companies with compliance requirements or high staff turnover where fast initial training is a priority. What you can expect to achieve: ⇒ You will achieve a recognised certi:icate of completion from CIEH. ⇒ These courses can be taken in the comfort of your own home or at work, at a time convenient to you and your employer. ⇒ They can be broken up into convenient pieces to allow you to stop and start as your time allows. ⇒ We have courses in Food Hygiene, Health and safety at work, First aid, Manual handling, Environmental awareness, and COSHH. ⇒ Discounts available for all bulk, commercial operations.
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What’s on in Derbyshire? A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire Pomegranate Theatre, Chester>ield, Box Of>ice: 01246 345334/345222
PMG & Treadwell present The Drifters in Concert – Masquerade Tour The Drifters are back on the road again following the success of their 2011 album, ‘Up On The Roof’ and will be covering their new material as well as their classics that span six decades. Friday 14th September, 7:30pm. Tickets: £25.
Buxton Opera House - Box Of>ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk Me And My Girl Comedy of Rags to Riches by Noel Gay which was a smash hit in London in 1937 and then again when it was revised by Stephen Fry in 1984. Bill discovers he is the heir to an earldom but can the cheeky cockney adapt to the lifestyle? Wednesday 22nd August- Saturday 25th August, evenings 7:30pm - £13.50 to £17.50, Sat Matinee 2:30pm - £12 to £16
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Wednesday 5th September 2012 @ Alfreton Golf Club - 7:30am until 9am For further information and to book a place please contact: info@alfretonbusinessclub.co.uk To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
Swanwick & Riddings Safer Neighbourhood update
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In July 2012 Derbyshire police restructured the Safer Neighbourhood policing teams to offer a better service to you, and to work more in conjunction with our local authority partners. This means that the of:icers who cover the Riddings area now work alongside of:icers from Somercotes. PC Mark Gibbs, PCSO Paul Hubber and PCSO Meikel Miller have joined up with PC Chris Anthony, PCSO Mark Rogers and PCSO Chris Bannister. The team, who now cover Riddings, Ironville, Somercotes, Swanwick, Leabrooks and Pye Bridge will continue to offer the same service and to target community concerns. Recently the area has suffered from a number of thefts from gardens and sheds. We would urge residents to help reduce the risk of having items stolen by making sure sheds, outbuildings and any garden items are secure. Items like hanging baskets can be secured with strong cable ties and we would advice people to remove items of garden furniture from view, preferably storing them in a locked shed or garage when not in use. Always make sure that sheds and outbuildings are secure and consider investing in good quality locks, alarmed locks or screws that once :itted cannot be removed. Of:icers are currently investigating these incidents and would like anyone who may have any information to get in touch by calling 101, the non emergency number for Derbyshire police, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. For further advice on crime prevention please contact the Somercotes and Riddings Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, also using the non emergency number, or by emailing alfreton.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
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KLEEFORD COIN AUCTIONS 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:
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25 How often do you say to yourself “I shouldn’t have done that” It may apply to many aspects of life, but where manual work applies, it can have more serious implications. So often we think “ I’ll just ,inish this gardening” then injure ourselves because our muscles are physically tired, but this becomes even more problematic when we really need to carry on. You can’t move house and stop in the middle because you are tired and if your work is manual, you simply have to continue. To keep injuries to a minimum, there are a few rules to keep in mind, especially if you are more vulnerable eg a builder, electrician, plumber or gardener for instance. The best rule is to think about your FEET. F- Fit –are you ,it to do the job or is someone else better suited? Does it need to be done at all? Or is there a tool you can use to make things easier? E- Environment – Are you in an awkward space? Can anything be moved to make your job easier? Are there dangers which need to be considered ,irst? E- Effort – Consider what you are moving, carrying or working with and the strain on your body in a particular position. Can it be made easier? T – Time – Are you in a hurry? Rushing a job puts pressure on us making muscles work harder than they need to and we tend Registered Osteopaths to take risks when we are short of time. Spreading the load by taking breaks gives and Physiotherapists who can help in relieving your muscles time to recover and reduces injupain ries. And if you are moving things – think FEET again – they need to be pointing in the direction you are going, to avoid twisting which is one of the high risk factors for back and rib injuries – but don’t look at them –look where you are going too! For more information call About Backs & Bones - Tel 01332 553332 or go to www.aboutbacksandbones.com
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DVD Review - This Means War (12)
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When two best friends and CIA Agents fall for the same woman….there will inevitably only be one winner. Lauren (Witherspoon) has been unlucky in love and keeps bumping into her ex and his ,iancé e around town...we’ve all been there. However, when her friend registers her on a dating website and she meets Tuck (Tom Hardy) she thinks she has found the man of her dreams until she bumps into FDR (Chris Pine) in the video store….. This is a fast paced modern romcom with plenty of masculine action in the form of ,ights, explosions and CIA tracing gadgets! This ,ilm is great fun to watch and although it does have its cheesy moments, it is funny and entertaining. The male viewer has Witherspoon and lots of explosions but the female viewer has Hardy and Pine and a feel good happy ending! It probably isn’t going to win any Oscars or awards for cinematography but it is well worth a watch if you fancy a bit of escapism for the evening.
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Special Discount For Amber Valley Voice Readers
10% off a service Discount voucher must be presented to engineer at time of service Other terms and conditions apply.
Commercial and Domestic work undertaken LPG Servicing Servicing and repairs to all gas and oil ,ired appliances Reg. No. 500775 Tel: 01773 741161, Fax: 01773 743374 e-mail: mail@heritageheating.co.uk, website: www.heritageheating.co.uk Brook House, Asher Lane Business Park, Asher Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SW
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Selected DVD Releases
Selected Cinema Releases
16th August Gone (15) - Amanda Seyfried, Wes Bentley
3rd August Ted (15) - Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth Mcfarlane
El<ie Hopkins(15) - Ray Winstone, Jaime Winstone,
17th August Brave (U) - Reece Witherspoon, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson
20th/24th August Lockout (15) - Guy Perace Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (12) - Ewan McGregor, Kristen ScottThomas 3rd September The Hunger Games (12) - Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth The Cabin in the Woods (15) - Richard Jenkins, Chris Hemsworth
The Bourne Legacy (TBC) - Jeremy Renner 24th August Total Recall (TBC) - Colin Farrell Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel 31st August The Watch (TBC) - Ben Stiller Lawless (TBC) - Shia Labeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman
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Expert legal advice on your doorstep
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Based in South Normanton JH Legal Services offers quality professional advice with a friendly customer focussed approach.
Wills - Probate Powers Of Attorney
Jill Hallam is a quali,ied lawyer with over 15 years experience of helping guide the people of Amber Valley through the legal mine,ield of Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney. By offering no-obligation home visits at a time to suit you, including evenings and weekends, Jill uses her ability to cut through the jargon and help you ,ind the solution to put your mind at ease.
Although considering making a will can be a daunting prospect, it is important for those we love that we do - and that we get it right. When you lose a loved one, it is important that you have time to grieve and mourn the loss without having to worry about the administration and legal implications of organising a loved ones ,inal wishes and possessions. Jill has the knowledge and experience to resolve all these issues in the comfort of your own home, at a time and pace to suit you so you can achieve peace of mind and total satisfaction that all your wishes and your bequests will be fully carried out.. Wills From *inancial and asset bequeathment to arranging the guardianship of children
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Gardeners Calendar - August
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This is a great time for seed collection – there’s nothing better than plants for free! Snip off seed heads when they’re dry and place in labelled paper bags or envelopes. The seeds will tumble out when they’re ready and can either be sown early to overwinter for next year where appropriate or if stored in labelled screw top jars and kept in a cool place they will be ready for spring sowing. Prune climbing or rambling roses which don’t repeat flower once they’ve finished flowering. Also cut out old fruited canes on raspberries. Clear out any debris or fallen leaves from ponds – the fewer nutrients there are in the water, the less likely you are to get algal growth.
Top Tip If you’re a cook as well as a gardener, take advantage of an abundance of herbs by freezing them. Basil, chervil, chives, fennel leaves and parsley all freeze well. Wash and finely chop. Cram into ice cube trays, cover with water and freeze. Once frozen, remove from trays and store in labelled plastic bags in the freezer. Add to dishes at the end of cooking to get best flavour.
Tom Cooper
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Specialist Tree Care Services
All aspects of garden Maintenance No Job too big or too small Good quality work at a competitive price All major tree works Seasonal tidy ups
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Community Info
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Your Local MP Nigel Mills (Conservative)
Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 7th September â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm - 7pm - Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley. DE21 5BR Friday 21st September - 5pm- 7pm - Swanwick Methodist Church, Derby Road, Swanwick. DE55 1AB. Appointments may be made by calling: Local Of:ice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Tel No. 020 219 7233 e-mail: nigel.mills.mp@parliament.uk
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