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So March and early April has a lot going on! We BERgot ROOFING through a leap year, we have Mother’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Easter all ready to land on us. Here at Voice mags HQ, we’ve been very busy J new people, lots of activity on social media… so if you aren’t following us, you should be J and more plans a-foot with lots of new advertisers again and heaps of stuff to do in the ‘Things to do’ section. You know what to do if you want to send us any contributions, updates or enquire about advertising, give me a shout on the numbers below.
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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper This month Barry has a few critical words to say about the seemingly half-hearted attempts of our local teams in honouring club legends, especially when compared to the fans. So where do you stand on this issue? Are the clubs being stingy making the fans fund statues when there is so much money in the modern game or is there something to be said for the fans choosing to dip into their own pockets to honour the men who brought them so much joy? Football supporters in the East Midlands are some of the most fiercely loyal in the country, especially as none of our biggest clubs have tasted any real success in the modern era. It should therefore be no surprise that as a group, we love to hold onto the past and reminisce about former glories and one way we love to do that is with statues. We’re a nation of statue lovers and you’ll see them in virtually every town and city throughout the country, from famous celebrities to those who’ve had a positive impact in their local community. It’s therefore something of a bone of contention with me that football clubs don’t do more to recognise the impact the most influential characters in their history. Take Brian Clough as an obvious example. It took both Derby and Nottingham far too long to have a statue erected of their former manager.
In the case of Clough at Nottingham Forest, it was left to the fans to fund the majority towards a statue which now sits proudly in the city centre. At an overall cost of £70,000, the club itself contributed just £5,000 towards the statue which was opened in 2008. Derby County followed suit in 2010, when they unveiled a joint statue of Clough and Peter Taylor at the iPro Stadium, which was funded by businesses in the area at a cost of £125,000. Now, campaigners have raised money for two more of the East Midland’s legendary figures. Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler are Notts County’s own legendary management duo and campaigners have just secured over £100,000 to fund a statue at Meadow Lane in their honour.
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My issue is this:
Credit to those who have worked tirelessly to raise funds to immortalise these figures, but should the club not be doing this themselves?
When you think of the unprecedented impact Clough, Taylor, Sirrel and Wheeler had at their respective clubs, with the success, coverage and money they’ve earned along the way – surely the least they deserve in return from their club is something in the mould of a statue?
While Clough looks great just off Market Square in Nottingham, there should be more than just a bust in the City Ground reception and a tired old stand named in his honour. As you enter the City Ground at the Main Stand (recently renamed The Peter Taylor Stand), there should be a big, grand statue of Clough there, similar to what there is now down the other end of the Brian Clough Way in Derby. Now, Wolves, having just sold striker Benik Ofobe for £10 million to Bournemouth are asking fans to pay £10 towards a statue for their former chairman Sir Jack Hayward which is expected to cost around £250,000. How can chairman Steve Morgan have the audacity to believe that’s acceptable, given everything Sir Jack did at Molineux? The majority of clubs have money, and could easily stop asking their supporters to dig into their pockets, so why not show a little respect for your history and do something about it?
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Things to do Leonard Cheshire A St. PAtrick’S DAnce aLFreton & distriCt raMbLers CLub with the DuetS Bring a drink and packed lunch. disabiLity Car boot Come along and join us each month whether you are a browser or a booter, everyone is welcome. The season kicks off on Sunday 3rd April from 8am £6 for car booters and 50p for browsers. Refreshments are available. Call Julie for more information, 01773 832422 / 07738033056 Second meeting of the year is on Sunday 29th May 2016.
Friday 18th March, 7:30pm Suitable footwear and clothing until Midnight required. New faces made welcome. at Christ the King Parish Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton. DE55 7GL. Tickets available on the door and are £12 and includes a traditional bacon and cabbage buffet. Come and join us for an evening of music and dance. Everyone is welcome and for more information, contact Patrick on 07456 417807
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Sunday 13th March – Dale Abbey, 7 miles Sunday 27th March – Derwent Edge, 8 miles (parking at Fairholmes)
Thursday 7th april – Black Rocks, 5 miles Sunday 10th april – Brimington, 8 miles
Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library on 12 March 2016 at the old school house swanwick Car Park 10a.m. until 1p.m. Tickets £5 and further information from Joyce on 01773 607832 Thursday walks meet at 9:50am Alfreton Bus Stand
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Things to do Take up singing for 2016! d e r by s h i r e W i L d L i F e t r u s t
Somercotes Choral Society rehearses each Tuesday (apart from school holidays) at 7.15pm at swanwick sports College Men and women welcome Varied music from contemporary to classical Friendly group
next concert 30th april Contact andy 01623 479921
Denby Crown Green Bowls Club would welcome new members - beginners or experienced bowlers. The green is located at denby institute on Derby Road. For more information contact darren on 01773 602082 or come along on 5th March when the club will be opening from 1 to 2pm to register players for the forthcoming season.
March 9th dr david brumhead Geology & Scenery of the Northern peak district april 13th stephen Williams Visitors to our Nature Reserves! Following an introduction to the general geology of the Peak District, the talk will focus on the origin, character and landscape of the Millstone Grit and Carboniferous Limestone of the northern Peak District and conclude with a description of the lead mineralisation of the area. In April, Stephen is becoming a regular speaker for us as he shares his visits to nature reserves across the uk and superb award winning photographs. everyone is welcome, meeting begins at 7:30pm at riddings Community Centre, de55 4eW. Call shirley on 07770 801539 for more information.
Leabrooks GaLLery upcominG evenTs: 21st - 27th March, 10am until 4pm daily – Easter Special
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Derbyshire’s first Digital Pcso laUnches online blog to helP PeoPle Protect themselves online
Derbyshire Constabulary’s first Digital PCSO has launched an online blog as part of a county-wide Protect Yourself Online cybercrime initiative. Similar to a traditional police community support officer, PCSO Shevani Raichura works closely with communities to offer advice, promote safety messages and reduce vulnerability, however all of it online. The first of her dedicated blog posts looks at the day to day role of the Digital PCSO, what is involved, and how PCSO Raichura went from policing the streets of Littleover to supporting the online community. The regular blog posts will feature in the cyberhub and will include the latest campaign news, address any emerging scams, and also offer tailored advice of how web users can protect themselves online.
Digital Pcso shevani raichura said: “I’m extremely proud to be Derbyshire Constabulary’s first digital PCSO and I am looking forward to all the new challenges that it may bring along the way. “As technology changes and becomes more influential on our everyday lives, it can often see cybercriminals using it for ways it wasn’t originally intended or designed, particularly on social media sites. “I am committed to reaching out to our online communities to offer advice and support around how they can improve their security to enjoy the internet safely.” To read her blog, visit the Protect Yourself Online cyberhub at www.derbyshire.police.uk/cybercrime, and head to the ‘Blog’ section. You will also be able to find information on a range of topics from CSE, social media safety and fraud. As well as reading her blog, you can also follow PCSO Raichura on Twitter where she sends out regular messages to offer online security and support. Search @DigitalPcso
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Alfreton & District Rambling Club 50 years Celebration update The Alfreton & District Rambling Club contacted me this month to provide our readers with a follow up on the event mentioned in the previous editions of Voice Magazines. It certainly looks like everyone had a great time and here’s what Terry had to say; “Alfreton & District Rambling Club held an evening event to celebrate 50 years since it’s foundation in 1965. The celebration was well attended with nearly 50 current and past members, including three, who are now over ninety years old. The club was formed from a youth group who were then in their teens, and then joined The Rambling Association, and has continued to meet up and walk in many areas ever since. Thanks to all who made this a special evening, and we hope the club continues and meets up for walks, weekends away, and social events in the future.”
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Rambles with Rafa Ok, so it may not feel like it yet but I promise spring is just around the corner and this month we have a lovely short but sweet walk to ease you back in, if you’ve being having a winter break from walking. There are some fantastic views on this walk and if you’re lucky you will get to say hello to a friendly pack of donkeys. What more could you ask for! Thanks again to David from JH Legal who has been going out all winter, whatever the weather, to bring you a new walk each month.
3.5 mile circular from Clay Cross
A short and gentle walk for you and your dog! This fairly flat walk should take around 1½ hours to complete. There is a range of terrain, with some muddy and uneven sections and a few sections of road, so take plenty of care and make sure you wear appropriate footwear. continue straight keeping the hedge on your left. At the far side of the field and upon reaching a brick built wall turn right heading uphill with the wall on your left.
Start: The Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Danesmoor, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S45 9RL. 1.
Standing with your back to the cemetery turn left and continue along Cemetery Road for some distance. Continue until the road bends sharp to the left. Continue around to the left and then after a short distance take the first right into Beech Way.
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After a short distance take the first right again into Lime Tree Grove. Follow this road around to the left and then to the very end where the road turns into a lane. Continue straight along the lane for a short distance and then when the lane bends to the left, turn right along a footpath into some trees.
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Continue, passing a stile on your left, and eventually reaching a stile directly in front of you. Climb over the stile and continue straight ahead along a lane. After some distance the lane bends sharp right. Ignoring the stile ahead of you follow the lane around to the right and eventually pass some farm buildings on your right.
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Continue straight ahead and gently uphill until reaching a main road. Turn right along the road and continue until reaching Highstairs Lane on your left.
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Turn left along Highstairs Lane going gently uphill and then steep downhill. At the bottom of the hill and shortly after passing Woodside House on your right, turn right along a lane and signposted footpath.
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Continue along the lane until it ends and then continue straight ahead into some trees and over a stile. Now continue with a fence on your left and a hedge on your right. After passing a house on your left continue with a fence on your right and a hedge on your left. After a short distance the path turns into a lane. Follow the lane for some distance until reaching a road.
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Turn right along the road for a short distance and upon reaching an open green area on your left, turn left along a signposted footpath into some trees.
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When you emerge from the trees continue straight to cross an open field. Upon reaching a hedgerow
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Continue straight ahead uphill until reaching a main road. Turn right along the road and then continue straight ahead until reaching some traffic lights at a major crossroads.
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Turn left at the traffic lights onto Thanet Street. Continue along Thanet Street and then take the second right into Flaxpiece Road. Upon reaching the end of this road bear right and continue straight ahead until the road bends sharp left. Follow the road around to the left and back to the start.
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Celebrate the bicentenary of the Pentrich Revolution in 2017 This momentous event in our local history was last formally recognised fifty years ago in 1967. At a time of high unemployment and extreme poverty amongst the labouring classes the Pentrich Revolution in 1817 was one of the last popular risings against a repressive government fearful of an English version of the French Revolution. Although it failed it was representative of a rising tide of radicalism in the 19th Century which eventually resulted in the rise of the trade union movement, fairer employment laws and proper parliamentary representation. The South Wingfield and Pentrich Revolution Group has produced a series of local walks following the route taken by the revolutionaries across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and a series of information boards will be placed along the route. Some members of the group have written books on the subject including the forthcoming publication of ‘Oliver the Spy’ by Michael Parkin and produced the ‘black spider’ letters - fictionalised contemporary accounts written by the revolutionaries. Other notable events will include an Art exhibition themed around the Pentrich Revolution, an exhibition of contemporary artefacts in liaison with Derby Museum and a drama production in liaison with Derby Theatre. There will also be a series of WEA courses at local venues and a series of conferences at Derby University. We intend the culmination of our efforts to be a big event held in June 2017 at Wingfield Manor by kind permission from English Heritage. There is much to look forward to - several organisations including Derbyshire County Council and many District and Parish Councils are lending their support to this celebration. So how and why did it come about? Two hundred years ago, there was a great deal of unrest among working people on low incomes. Many historians have suggested this period was as close to revolution as England has ever been. The War of the Roses and the English Civil War were very different; they were nothing more the ruling classes falling out. The Pentrich Rising was, according the classic historian E.P. Thompson, the only uprising by the working class without the direct influence of the ruling classes. The Napoleonic Wars had recently been successfully concluded and three thousand men were back in England looking for work. The economy was in a mess and the national debt was out of control, what’s new! Changes in industrial practices, the opening of factories and lower wages all took their toll. The eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia had sent tons of impregnated ash into the atmosphere and, without social media and internet communications, no-one knew that 1816 was to be ‘the year with no summer’ and result in a disastrous harvest. On top of all this, the workers were infiltrated by spies and agent provocateurs reporting everything to the government and, even worse, they encouraged hungry men to get involved in subversive activities that they could report back – for money, of course. There will be opportunities to learn about the men involved, what happened to them and of how the government took steps to ensure the trials held at Derby resulted in findings of guilt. Three men were executed, fourteen were transported to Australia and It is with much pleasure I write to say others imprisoned. how impressed I am with the gas fire you installed in my living room. The efficiency, care and courtesy with which the engineers carried out their work was outstanding. Mrs Smith - Matlock I highly recommend Belper Gas having had three fires fitted promptly, cleanly, with excellent results & good after sales service Mr B Blackshaw - Mickleover, Derby
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Out & About
A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area
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St. Andrews Baby & Toddler Group The Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 10am - 11.30am & 1.30pm - 3pm. From young babies to school age. Contact Sara t: 01773 608083 m: 07736 927854 Tots & Toddlers Somercotes Children’s Centre, N’ham Road, DE55 4LY - A fun range of activities for children aged 1-3 years. 1.30pm - 3pm. Contact 01773 604843 Dog Obedience Classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 Amber Valley Voices Friendly Community Choir that meets at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm. Call Angie 01773 605050 for more info. 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 Adult St John classes are held at Dunniclffe House, Hilcote Street, South Normanton from 18.00 - 19.30, if anyone is interested in becoming a member contact the St John Ambulance Regional Office in Chesterfield or visit the St John Ambulance website for further details. 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 New Toddler Group Monday mornings at Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10am starting on Monday 2nd November. Places may be limited, so contact Chris on 01773 779839 to register your interest.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings. Each month there is a rafle and speaker with topics of interest. Swanwick WI 3rd Weds each month at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, 7:30 - 9:30pm. Call Pam 01773 602335 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. Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 529313 PEEP’s for 1 year olds Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 1pm - 2:30pm. (term time only) Helping parents and carers with ideas to support their children’s early learning through play. Contact - 01773 604843 Over 50’s Sequence Dancing Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW. 2pm - 4pm. Small friendly group enjoying light exercise and friendship. Rafle tea and biscuits. Contact 01773 607907 Baby Group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031 Greenhillock’s Fellowship Over 50’s club at Wood St Methodist Church, Ripley. Wed 2pm to 3:30p. Call David on 01773 423854 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 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
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Amber Friendship Group Meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month 2:30 to 4:30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall for entertainment & afternoon tea. Call 01773 604204 for more info. Weekly Child Health Clinic Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 1pm - 2.30pm. Drop in for health advice and baby weigh. Contact - 01773 604843 Dance Group Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW - 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Come and join a friendly group. Coffee Morning Swanwick Baptist Church, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BG, hosts coffee, chat and crafts from 10am until 12pm. Swanwick Cygnets Toddler Group Meet at the Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 9.15am 10.45am. Contact Angela - 01773 606329. Luncheon Club At Swanwick Methodist Church, Derbys Road, Swanwick. DE55 1AB. Contact Gill on 01773 607860 for more details. Starter & Sweet Lunches Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 12-2pm at St James Church, Riddings. Contact Mrs Allsopp 01773 607590. Somercotes Choral Society Rehearsals 7:15-9:15 at Swanwick School & Sports College. New members welcome; no formal audition. For more info, contact Howard on 01773 602335. NRAS Chesterield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm until 8pm at Bridge Street Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Pilsley. S45 8HE.
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Thursday 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 Anne Wilcoxson on 01773 606637, email anne.wilcoxson@gmail.com. Leabrooks Cougars FC Training sessions for U13’s. 6-7pm at Swanwick Hall School. Contact Andy on 07811 227720. 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
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Friday Childminding Network Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 9am - 11.30am. Contact - 01773 604843 Riddings WI Meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks. 7-9pm. New Members welcome. Contact Marion on 01773 607104. 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 Swanwick Absolute Beginners (jogging group) Swanwick Primary School at 9am. (term time only) Contact Jackie on Alfreton Nursery Tiddlers and Toddlers 07966 603710. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/)
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Alfreton Rendezvous Group (over 60’s) meets at 2 pm at Firs Centre, Parent & Children’s Centre, Grange House. Do come along - we have a varied interesting programme Toddler Drop in Street, Alfreton, DE55 and you would be most welcome. Further details 01773 834281 or 01773Session. Alfreton 747072 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm.
Saturday
Nursery School, Grange Run by parents and Street, Alfreton., DE55 open to all. Contact - 7JA - Term time -1.30pm 01629 533066 A.D.A.S.C Football Club - 2.30pm. Contact Angela Various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year Stanton 01773 520031 olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for
the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017 Monthly Coffee Morning From Saturday 1st August held each month on the first Saturday from 10 am to noon. We will have a fantastic selection of scrumptious home-made cakes, Plants in variety and so much more. Entry is free. Held in Somercotes village hall, next to St Thomas parish church. Everyone Welcome.
Saturday
Sunday
Greenwood Archery Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on High@ield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details. 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 Café Church A time to enjoy music and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments - all welcome. Church of Christ 867946 or Gareth 07595 Greenwood Archery Riddings, Colledge Street from 3pm. Call Chris 07738 221330. 520537. Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Church of Christ Sunday Service Meets every Sunday at 3pm Road Football Club on at Colledge Street, Riddings. Everyone Welcome. Alfreton Heritage Trust High�ield Road at 10am. Call Table Top Sale starting on Sunday The Heritage Chapel on March 6th and every first Sunday Simone on 01773 602605 for of the month at the Riddings Park Community Centre. West St. Rodgers Lane is open beRiddings DE55 4EW. Dealers £5 per table set up from 8.30am. Room more details. tween 2 & 4pm. Visitors are open for buyers 10am till 12pm.
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welcome to browse & test the knowledge of Trust from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower members. Contact Rachel Walker on 01773 832349 or Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Somercotes (opposite Pye Rainbows age 5-7yrs visit Bridge Ind Est). Sundays Brownies aged 7-10yrs 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 www.alfretonheritage.org.uk
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If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 Rainbows age 5-7yrs A.D.A.S.C Football Club - various training sesBrownies aged 7-10yrs sions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds IF yOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE yOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, Guides aged 10-14yrs to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds Adult Leaders 18yrs + PLEASE E-MAIL: emily@voicemagazines.co.uk required for the summer league. Contact Barry on Senior Section aged 14-25yrs 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. 01773 836017 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
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Gary’s Grumbles I know I always say it but the views expressed by Gary are by no means a reflection of the views of Voice magazines but equally, we are lucky enough to live in a country where free speech is both a blessing and a curse. My opinion for the record….if having the PC brigade means that we are less insensitive, derogatory, insulting and outright rude to one another then so bit it #justsaying.
A bit miffed again, I noticed on a bank statement that I’d been charged £79 by Amazon for my annual subscription to Amazon Prime, rang em up and told them that I couldn’t remember joining, to be told that I’d arranged for next day delivery on something I’d bought from the site before Christmas. They then enrol you in a free trial and if you don’t cancel after a month then you’re deemed to want the service and are charged once a year. Anyway after a bit of bad language and calling them crooks and tax dodgers they agreed to a full refund without even putting up an argument. I got the feeling that the call centre Jockey had been abused so much that he had run out of arguments. So check your account if you’ve ever bought something of this American, fleecing and bent organisation. I hate to think how many people are paying for this in blissful ignorance. Talking of America another one of my pet hates came to the fore recently, I overheard a good friend of mine Paul Concannon ordering a beer by saying ‘can I get a Carling’. I had a bit of a chunter at him for using Americanisms. I hear it a lot, mainly from hip young students who are probably doing degrees in something or other and frankly should know better. COULD I GET!!!! What happened to ‘Could I have a sandwich/beer/ coffee/enema please’ or even ‘I’ll have….’ Or ‘Please may I have a….’ But not could I get,
noooooooooooooooo. The question implies that the server must fetch something, it’s just wrong. The word ‘get’ has its uses but the above isn’t one of them. Sticking with the differences between American and the Queen’s English and apologies if I’ve told you this before, here’s one from about 15 years ago. I was on one of those awful induction type courses, the only decent thing was that it was in the good old US. We were just past the bit about inclusion and misogyny and looking forward to the afternoon session. It’s actually alarming that so many of the words I used in my childhood are now looked on as being wrong and un-PC, there are just so many lovely insults that might be lost forever. Anyway back to the course and as it was lunchtime I decided to get some fresh air and as I was walking outside some woman had the cheek to ask me where I was going, I said that ‘I was going round the corner to suck on a fag’. Well, apparently in America that means something different to what I thought it did. I got hauled in front of some HR bigwig for a dressing down but managed to explain my way out of it. Never had so much hassle just going for a smoke. The fanny bag is another story.
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