The Selston, Pinxton & Jacksdale Edition - April 2018

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Editor’s Message Gillotts Funeral Directors An Independent Family Business serving Families for Generations Our Selston Funeral Home, located in the former Selston Police House at Wilde’s corner, serves families throughout a wide area.

154 Nottingham Rd, Eastwood NG16 3GG Tel (24 hrs): 01773 713484

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We have brought with us some of our most popular features, including Rambles with Rafa (my pet Springer Spaniel), see page 14 & 15, which is sponsored by Seals Fodder Room – for all you animal needs from farm to pet, they are well worth a visit!

We also have Coopers Corner, written by Barry Cooper, a respected local journalist who gives us his thoughts on a range of sporting issues. And there is Mike’s Musings, who will give you his sometimes satirical sometimes strange, but always funny, take on the world .

Our Selston Funeral Home: 133 Nottingham Road, Selston NG16 6BT Tel (24 hrs):01773 306909 Heanor

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Our Crossword this month has been sponsored by the fabulous Metro Bathrooms, who are offering an amazing prize worth £250.

See page 10 for more details on how to win.

Our dedicated team, including Funeral Directors Anthony Topley and Helen Ellis, and Funeral Arranger Danni Allen, are available to meet with you to discuss funeral arrangements or funeral planning either at our premises or in your own home.

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Welcome to our first edition of Voice Magazines – Selston, Pinxton and Jacksdale Edition! As you may or may not be aware, we have been running since 2010 in neighbouring villages delivering a local Voice Magazine 11 times per year and this year we are bringing all the best advertisers and content to your doors as well.

Funeral Homes also at:

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The Old Church, Main St, Kimberley NG16 2LL Tel (24 hrs): 0115 938 6720

You will also notice our ‘Things To Do’ and ‘What’s On’ sections which will bring you a range of local events and regular community groups. You can help us develop this in the future by letting us know about the groups you run and the events you are part of.

Add in a Slimming World recipe, gardeners calendar and ‘Loopy Library’ for the little readers and you have lots to read and do for all the family.

You may also notice my review of Glendair and their PERK treatments this month. Occasionally I get invited to review various bits and bobs from our advertisers and this month I was fortunate enough to enjoy this one! Have a read on page 16. I can genuinely recommend it!

And of course, if you would like to advertise with us from as little as £18+vat then just give us a tinkle. Also, if you would like to join our distribution team in any of the areas covered by this magazine, we’d love to hear from you.

I do hope you enjoy the magazine and I look forward to hearing your feedback going forward.

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Things to do

Things to do Ey Up Mi DUck MUsic FEstival Now in its third year this two-day festival is purposely staying small and personal whilst having fun, all to raise funds for Meningitis Now. The festival brings together a mix of up-andcoming and more practised and professional musical acts, a range of stalls, gifts, foods, drinks and children’s entertainment.

Day passes and weekend passes available with camping included.

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Alfreton rotAry Club upComing events

Friday 4th May to Sunday 6th May Amber Valley Rugby Club, DE55 4PD

A Murder Mystery Evening

Boogie Nights at the Palace theatre, MaNsfield

Presented by South Normanton Dramatic Society.

7.15pm, Friday 27th April

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Heanor Musical Theatre Company present THE 70’s musical.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Tickets available from Club Members and by telephone Keith on 01773 605783 or Roger on 01773 833541 In aid of local Rotary Charities

Mansfield Palace Theatre Box office 01623 633 133 • Tickets £12.50 • Concessions £11 mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

19th–21st April 2018. 7.30pm

Ticket £10.00 – including Pie & Pea Supper

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Somercotes Choral Society’s April concert features many popular love songs. It is appropriately entitled ‘That’s Amore. For this concert the Society, which has been established over 60 years, is joined by well- known organist and entertainer Brett Wales.

The concert is at 7pm on Saturday 28th April at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton.

Tickets are £8 and £4 for under 16s They are available from Jen on 01773 789079 and Sue on 01773 768234

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Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Place the rhubarb in a medium-size pie or glass dish. Add the pear slices and orange juice and zest, and toss together to combine. Sprinkle over the sweetener and cinnamon, then cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes.

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3. Remove the fruit from the oven. Sprinkle over the topping and cook for a further 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving - it tastes great with a dollop of low-fat, readymade custard (1 Syn per 2 level tbsp), served warm or cold.

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Book Review

There was a time, back in the 60s, when living simply and getting back to the land was an ideal for some people. Even now living off-grid, away from the problems of civilisation, has its allure for many frazzled city dwellers.

Except it may not turn out like that.

In Elmet by Fiona Mozley, Daniel and his sister live in a house built by their Daddy in a copse in the middle of rural Yorkshire. He has taken the land which he says was owed to his dead wife and brings the children up to be independent, home-schooled, and able to turn their hand to anything. They grow their own food, barter for things they need and live without technology. They know everything about animals and the countryside and they are a strong family.

In many ways it sounds like an idyll. But living on the edge of society has dark edges and over time those edges creep closer and closer to their home. The little sanctuary in the woods isn’t theirs it seems and when that becomes apparent the family’s certainties start to dissolve.

This story is like a Yorkshire fable, brutal and violent in places, told very simply from the perspective of a child and as an adult you often have to fill in the missing bits yourself. It’s Fiona Mozley’s first novel and it’s a haunting original book.

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I have been writing in the Alfreton Voice for the past three years and have loved sharing my ideas and hearing from the readers.

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Rambles with Rafa The sharp eyed amongst you may notice another doggy in the pics this month. Our foster dog Oscar got in on the action this month and it’s fair to say he loved the walk. I nearly lost my voice working on his recall!

This month’s walk makes use of the Maun Valley Trail which runs alongside the river Maun. So, if your furry friend likes a swim then prepare for a soggy doggy! A couple of miles into the walk the trial takes you past some fishing ponds so please make sure your dog doesn’t disturb the fishermen. After this the route diverts up a lane towards Clipstone and then around the edge of Forest Town providing some fantastic views before taking you back to the beginning along convenient lanes and byways.

6-mile circular walk from Maun Valley Park A mid-distance walk which should take you and your dog around 3 hours to complete. The walk is mostly on trails and paths but there are a few short stretches of road so please take care. Even with the improving weather there may be some uneven and muddy terrain, so please wear appropriate footwear and as always, please follow the countryside code.

Start: Maun Valley Park, Old Mill Lane, Mansfield Wodhouse. Notts. Near to: NG19 9AL 1. Pass through a metal swing gate that is opposite the car park entrance and then continue straight ahead on a well laid path. After some distance cross over stone bridge and then immediately after at a fork in the path take the right fork.

2. After a short distance at a T junction of paths turn right and continue straight ahead until reaching a metal swing gate. Pass through the gate, cross over a road and then take the right fork of two tarmac lanes ahead of you.

3. Continue for a short distance and pass through a gap adjacent to a metal gate. After some distance ignore a lane/path to your left and then further on, ignore a lane bearing to the right and downhill.

4. Continue ahead for some distance. Pass a pond on your left, and then after some distance cross straight over a crossroads of footpaths. Pass over another crossroads of footpaths with a yellow marker post on your right.

5. After the path narrows, with trees on your left and a hedge on your right, continue ahead for quite some distance until reaching a T-junction with a lane. At the T-junction turn right going downhill.

Pass through a gap adjacent to a metal gate.

Continue to the bottom of the hill and follow the lane around to the left to keep a pond on your left and a river on your right.

6. Continue for some distance to pass by a breeze-block built pump house on your left and then continue with the river on your right. After some distance pass a yellow marker post and a concrete bridge on your right and continue with a river on your right.

7. Continue until reaching a T junction of lanes with a yellow marker post on your right. Turn right to pass over a river bridge and along the lane going uphill. After some distance at a fork in the lane take the right fork passing a yellow marker post on your left and continue uphill.

8. At the top of the hill bear around to the right passing a yellow marker post on your left. After a short distance bear to the right again passing another yellow marker post on your left.

9. Continue straight ahead for some distance and then pass a yellow marker post and a lane on your right. After further distance pass a yellow marker post on your right and a footpath on your left. Continue to pass a lane on your right and a little further on a signed footpath on your left.

10. After a short distance pass through a gap adjacent to a metal gate and then continue straight ahead along the lane. Eventually the lane turns into a road. Continue along the road for some distance until reaching a T junction with a main road.

11. At the T junction turn right and then turn immediately right again along another main road going downhill. Continue along the road for some distance and then turn right onto a signposted public footpath to cross an open field going downhill.

12. At the bottom of the hill, standing in the middle of the open field, ignore the path straight ahead and bear left to go uphill. At the top of the hill pass through a gap adjacent to a metal gate and now cross a field with a hedge on your right.

13. Continue along the edge of the field going downhill. At the bottom of the hill pass a yellow marker post on your right and then, ignoring the path and swing gate straight ahead, turn left to continue along the edge of the same field, going uphill with a hedge on your right.

14. At the top of the hill, continue straight ahead out of the field and onto a lane. Continue straight ahead along the lane for quite some distance until reaching a main road. Turn right along the main road for a short distance and then turn left onto a signposted byway.

15. Continue along the byway going uphill for some distance and then continue down the other side until reaching a main road. Turn right along the main road and continue for some distance until reaching the car park and starting point of your walk on your right.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines 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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Glendair Perk Review

This month I was so lucky to get invited to Glendair for one of their ‘PERK’ treatments. I snapped their hand off; after all, it’s been ages since I’ve had any luxury treatments!

I arrived to an already busy Glendair and maybe expected to wait. When you’re good, you’re busy! But after a fantastic greeting from Jade I was collected by Ruth in just 5 minutes. I was introduced to the lovely Cate who told me the treatment would only take about 10 minutes “it’s the busy persons facial”, she said. Ok, I thought (I’ve never had a half decent facial in 10 minutes!).

They offer 3 treatments, lips, eyes and face and I tried them all. It is non-invasive, hands off and it really is super quick. PERK is an all-in-one cleanse with the benefit that it gently exfoliates using serums loaded with antioxidants.

Check out the gunk that was sucked out and I always cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day, even though it doesn’t look like it! (not for the squeamish but I love this stuff!!)

What’s more, you also get these aftercare packages, which include any left over serum to take home with you until your next treatment!

I struggle with my skin, having open pores, blemishes and an oily complexion but this is one of the best and quickest treatments I’ve ever had. I genuinely recommend it and I received lots of compliments afterwards including ‘you look like you have been on holiday’. I am also reliably informed that if you are a regular Botox user, it works fantastically along-side and can enhance the treatment.

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Tuesday (cont...)

south normanton striders (intermediate jogging group) - meet at 6.30pm at Frederick Gent School.

Call Rob on 07962308933 (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) dog obedience classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 soroptimist International amber Valley The Women’s International Service Organisation - a global voice for women. Meets every 2nd Monday, 7-30 pm at Firs House, Firs Gardens, High St. Alfreton. Contact 01773 745082 or 748606 south normanton gardeners association Friendly group that meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, SN at 7:30pm. Call Nigel on 01773 811429 for more info. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Monday at Alfreton Community Hall, Mansfield Road, Alfreton.

7.30pm -9.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com stonebroom methodist male Voice choir The Choir sings Christian music and practice is held at Stonebroom Methodist Church at 7:30pm, typically twice a month. Please contact 01773 834965 for more information. music and rhyme time (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA £1.50 newton & district – oap club 7 - 9pm in Newton Community Centre for an evening of musical entertainment for further details. Contact Mel Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base youth club School years 6 to 8. 5-7pm at The Base, South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

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mini roarer’s toddler group 9:45 – 11:15 Term Time only. Ages 3 and under. Cost: £1.50 per child (extra children 50p per child). The adult will receive a hot drink on arrival and a small snack for the child. Please ensure you bring a drink along for you child (children). J28 Church. The Common, South Normanton. DE55 2EP. Contact 01773 810410 for more info. the Base girls night School years 7 to 11. 5-7pm at The Base South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

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Tuesday

little ones group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm to 3pm. Contact 01629 533066 forest gump Joggers (beginners jogging group) - meet at Frederick Gent School at 6.15pm. Contact Heather on 07983 51273. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) West Ashfield Rotary Club Meet at The Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East, S.Normanton.DE55 2EH at 6:45 for 7pm start. Call Mike on 01773 609942 for more info.

NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm until 8pm at The Community Room (found at the back of the store), Tesco Extra, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. S45 9LU. 01628 823524 Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 messy kidz St Helens Church, Church Street East, Pinxton, 4-6pm, £2 (snacks and drinks included) Email: messykidzpinxton@gmail.com or contact Zynell Callaghan 07866 029978 for more information alfreton model railway’s society club - open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary. arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. new sensory play (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA, £1.50

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Wednesday

Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 for more info. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. 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. south normanton wI We’re a friendly group with a wide variety of ages. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday at the Post Mill Centre, 7:30pm. For more info call 07580 635589.

Breathe easy group A friendly group for people who suffer from lung related illnesses including asthma and COPD and supporters of sufferers. Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. Contact Ros on 01773 831990 for more information. south normanton dramatic society We meet at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, 7:30pm until 10pm. Contact Ian at sthnormds@gmail.com or FB www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more information. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Wednesday at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton.

7.00pm – 8.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com J28, the common Wednesday Club 6.30 – 7.30 pm School Years 1-5, term time only Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Wednesday Night Fellowship @ 7pm Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 messy play (15 months – 3 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 10:30am, £2.00 newton methodist church – afternoon teas 2nd Wednesday of the month 2 - 4pm. newton methodist church – lunch & matinee Last Wednesday of the month, 12.30 pm, £6.50 2 course lunch and film includes tea & coffee. Contact Ros Davey on 01773873241 or Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base lads night School years 7 to 11. 5.30 - 7.30pm at The Base South Normanton.

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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 Breastfeeding group The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 12:30 – 2:30pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735. alfreton society of painters Going for over 70 years. New members welcome. 7-9pm at the Genesis Centre, King Street, Alfreton. Call Carol for more info on 01773 603707. alfreton & district u3a Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact Gill on 01773 608863, email gilldawe.egd@gmail.com alfreton male Voice choir rehearsals 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome- no audition, just a love of singing. 01773 833391 ripley poetry reading group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor road,2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm.

Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247, for further details. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 Zion methodist, market street Youth Club for ages 5-11 @6.30pm Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Platinum Seniors, 1st Thursday of the month. Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com newton toddler group 1pm until 3pm (term time only) in Newton Community Centre.

Contact Kathryn on 01773 872031 for more information. alfreton cyclists touring club Beginners cycling . Meet 7.00 pm , Gloves Lane , Blackwell , from May to the end of August. Cycle rides to suit everybody ,split into groups and distance according to ability and fitness.

Mainly cycle trails Ring 0771 9933 824 for more information. carry-together sling library The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 1pm – 2:30pm (every other week). www.facebook.com/ CarryTogetherSlingLibrary Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat Every Thursday 10 - 11.30 am the Base pinxton School Years 6 - 11. 6 - 7.30pm at Pinxton Youth Centre.

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Friday tiny & toddlers Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 9am - 11am. Age 0-3 yrs alfreton rendezvous group Now meets at the Palmer Morewood Social Club on Hall Street.

Meetings start at 2 pm on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Everyone is welcome. For more info call 01773 834281/747072.

J28, the common The Zone. School Years 6 – 11. 7.30 – 9.30. 50p entry plus tuck shop. Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com alfreton model railway’s society club Open from 7pm for club nights. Running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary.arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. toddler group (0-4 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 11:15am, £1.50

Saturday salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton Coffee morning last Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12noon. There are cakes and goods for sale to raise money for the building fund. Everyone welcome!

Contact: Rev Stephen Potter: 01773 811273 email: stephen.potter55@gmail.com Newton Methodist Church – Breakfast & Coffee Morning First Saturday in the month, full English breakfasts, bacon sandwiches etc cake stall. Contact Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com

Sunday

amber Valley Junior rugby Coaching for kids from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est). Sundays 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 867946 or Gareth 07595 520537. alfreton Heritage trust The Heritage Chapel on Rodgers Lane is open between 2 & 4pm. Visitors are welcome to browse & test the knowledge of Trust members. Contact Rachel Walker on 01773 832349 or visit www.alfretonheritage.org.uk table top sales At the Riddings Park Community Centre, West St, Riddings, DE55 4EW. First Sunday of the month, 10am to 12pm.

Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am - £5 per table. To book ring Pat on 01773 541794 Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 10.30am with ‘Energise’ children’s club Evening Service @ 5pm Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www. thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Sunday Worship @ 10.30am followed by refreshments in the Drop-in Centre / Café Contact: Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 community church, Birchwood room, postmill centre, off Market Street. 10.45am All Welcome. Children’s activities during the meeting. Mark Oldershaw 07971547555 snccpastor@gmail.com st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton We warmly welcome you to our services. 9:15am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 10:30am Cafe Church in the Church Hall each week. 4:30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion.

Stephen Potter 01773 811273 or stephen.potter55@gmail.com newton methodist church evening 5.45pm. You will be warmly welcomed. Contact Barbara Mee 01773 873414 for more information.

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 amber Valley gymnastics club monday to friday evenings and all-day saturday. Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels. With pre-school classes during term time ranging from parent and baby sessions to structured independent sessions. For more information email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com

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Mike’s Musings This month our Mike is back with another tall tale, at least I hope it’s a tall tale… otherwise I think I’ve worked out what happened to Hillary Briss from League of Gentlemen! Also I’m a little concerned Mike’s UCIP party might not actually be a joke – it’s just a little too believable in these strange times.

‘I had another interesting day last month’

I’ve had some feedback from friends and neighbours who were intrigued about my trip to Alfreton in January. You remember, it was when I nearly bought that talking dog.

Well, it just so happens that I came across a most unusual butcher in Derby the other week. I can’t remember his name, but you’ll find him in Normanton where, amongst the many products on offer are brains. I’d never seen these on sale before and went in to ask a few questions.

“Oh yes,” he said, “providing they are sourced from animals no older than 12 months, it is perfectly legal to sell the brains of, for example, calves, lambs and piglets. In certain societies they are very popular and regarded as a bit of a delicacy.”

He went on tell me that he occasionally got stock of human brains and that, when available, these were used in some specialist dishes and generally sold out very quickly. In fact, he went on, I received a consignment this morning and that if I looked in the window, I’d see a couple of trays of fresh human brains.

Intrigued, I went outside and there, in the corner, were two trays labelled as follows:Fresh Male Brains - £496/lb and Fresh female brains - £1.29/lb I wasn’t tempted to buy any but, puzzled as to why there was such a wide disparity in price, I went back inside to enquire why.

“Ah,” he said, “I’m often asked that by men, but funnily enough never by any of my female

customers. It’s a simple explanation, you see, as the female brains have been used, I have to charge less!”

While I give you a couple of minutes to reflect upon my visit to Derby... can I just say that I’ve a lot of support for my campaign to form a Union of Clever & Intelligent People or UCIP for short, and in particular I’ve received a number of radical manifesto proposals that will undoubtedly appeal to the masses.

A nice chap called George stopped me in the street just last week and asked what steps UCIP might take to combat climate change.

As de facto leader of this embryonic political organisation I replied that we recognised the issue but were still in the process of forming an official policy.

Now George is just the kind of person who I would think represents the strongly held views of approximately 50% of the electorate, and as a result, I listened intently as explained his simple suggestion to greatly reduce the nation’s ‘carbon footprint.’

“Would UCIP”, he suggested, “favour the introduction of legislation that made it illegal for anyone other than a fully grown bloke to touch the thermostat control on any domestic or workplace based central heating system?”

You know what, I think he may be on to a winner! What do you think?

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Cut back any dead foliage of perennials to allow new growth to come through. This is a good time to cut smoke plant (cotinus) back pretty hard to encourage lots of those beautiful new leaves without stopping the frothy flowers later in summer.

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post

Is our Barry right? Has the reaction to this incident been overblown? This was shocking behaviour on all sides but I can’t help but feel that a lot of people’s reactions came more from tribal loyalties rather than genuine disgust. Or was this simply beyond the pale?

The recent events involving Jamie Carragher and a family from north Wales once again show the mob mentality that exists within the modern world.

be sacked, never to work again, while as often happens in similar situations - the father concerned has been given death threats – the world we live in…

For those that haven’t seen, the former Liverpool captain, who now works as a pundit and summariser on Sky Sports, was filmed spitting towards a car on the way home from last month’s derby between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Carragher’s Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by United, and after some ‘goading’ as he called it, spat towards the man driving, only to hit a 14-year-old girl sat in the passenger seat.

Why?

Now we’ve set the scene, here’s the thing.

Ex-football Carragher lost the plot for a split second, in spitting at somebody, he engaged in one of the most disgusting, repugnant acts you could ever commit on another person. He was rightly suspended

by Sky Sports for the remainder of the season while he has time to think over his actions, and for the television network to let the dust settle over the next few months – to let the furore calm down a little.

Depending on which camp you fall into, whether it be supporting one or the other, there’s been an element of nonsense on either side, with people reacting so far over the top, it’s quite frankly ridiculous.

Some have suggested Carragher should

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He should not have taken the video in the first place, let alone while he’s driving a car with his daughter in the passenger seat, let along upload it and seek his five minutes of fame. As always is the case, these things go too far and with social media being as it is, people jump on the bandwagon and try to make a situation bigger than it should have been.

Carragher, who for what it’s worth is a quite brilliant and insightful addition to Sky’s coverage, was disgusting, but he’s made a mistake (a big one), like we all do. However, he shouldn’t be castigated anymore, should be allowed back to do his job from August and the family left alone.

I’m not trying to downplay the situation, and given the gravitas Carragher’s actions have had, given his profile, especially in front of youngsters, its important he’s criticised, but not vilified.

Let’s move on, let bygones be bygones and worry about more important things in the world, you know, Brexit, Russia, plastics killing the world and Derby’s playoff bid…

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