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Our New Garden is your local landscaping and garden maintenance company. We offer regular service of lawn mowing, weeding, strimming, pruning, cutting back, etc. to our growing residential and commercial customers.

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Editor’s Message I know I’m not supposed to talk about the weather (sorry Aunty Dawn) but we’ve done a few evening walks already (the clocks haven’t gone forward at the time of writing, so it’s a much bigger deal than it may appear!!). On the note of ‘sunshine and light’, Gary had some positive responses last month… which is unusual! Not that I’m encouraging him to be more controversial, (like he listens to me anyway!) but it is nice that people are sending in suggestions of subjects for him to write about and I always forward them on, so keep sending them in please. Same goes for Cooper’s Corner, who is licking his wounds this month along with the other Forest fans. We love all of your feedback and contributions, so please do keep getting involved. That reminds me; we are posting regularly our Facebook page, so if you haven’t already… pop over and give us a like, please ☺ I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce a new member of the Voice Mags team, David. He is working on our sales and marketing and he has settled into the team like an old slipper! He is super friendly and hopefully brings the ‘organised’ to my creative chaos, fingers crossed that we complement each other and make Voice mags even bigger and better. Obviously I’ll still be here as ever but it will give me the opportunity to continue developing some other elements of Voice Mags I’ve wanted to explore for ages.

Whilst we are on new things… Dogs Unleashed have sent us a family ticket to this year’s dog show. All you need to do to win this family pass is find the 3 doggy items throughout the mag and send me the page numbers by the 30 th April to emily@ voicemagazines.co.uk. The winner will be announced in the June magazine, it really is a great event for all doggy lovers!

On a personal note, I’d like to say that I had a quiet March, but it wouldn’t be true! Some of it work based and some of it social but between the two, I don’t think I had many weekends free. April is looking much the same, especially with a Derby 10k run to do… a tortoise plodding through treacle springs to mind. What’s more, the training was going pretty well, until the snowboarding injuries hit and by the time I could run again, I’d gotten out of the running habit and into the chocolate habit. I may struggle to run within the time limit on this occasion…these things always seem like such a good idea when I sign up to them!!

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Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers and Contributors May Edition - 8 th April June Edition - 8th May Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 homes in Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Blackwell, & Newton.

Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Amber Valley Voice for claims, errors or omissions made in advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views expressed by contributor or other sources. Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is not permitted without the prior consent of the publisher.

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Here is a theme any football fan (who has been around the block more than once) can identify with; the love/hate relationship they have with their club. I’m feeling Barry’s pain here and whilst the Derby fans amongst us may take this opportunity to crow, be careful as I’ve heard what goes around comes around.

LOVING a football club is a strange thing, unlike any other relationship you’ll ever have in your life.

If you’re in an unhappy relationship, most people would try and get out and make themselves happy again, but when it comes to a football club, that isn’t how it works.

In fact, you get more involved, keep paying more money and your love grows stronger, and despite the fact you probably feel more disillusioned and angry, you keep coming back for more.

Forest fans do have an ideology of what they like to see, based around what Brian Clough’s teams achieved over 30 years ago. But, as Sam Allardyce would often say when he was criticised as manager at Upton Park: what is the West Ham way? Losing?

A constant it has been, a pleasure it has not.

He was right, and that has been the case here. For the last 20 years or so, Forest’s style of football has certainly not been winning. The manager of this club needs to find winning football, consistently. Unfortunately for Freedman, his style of football never filled the majority of supporters with excitement and that proved to be part of his downfall.

Once again, we find ourselves writing, reading and watching this famous old club dragged through the gutter, with everybody and their dog standing there with a loaded gun ready to fire as many shots as they can at a club that is at one of the lowest ebbs in recent memory.

When fans expect a certain brand of football, and you play another, results are vital. If they go for you then the strategy is fine but, as soon as defeats come, then it’s easy for fans to point fingers especially when they lack of a back-up plan is apparent.

This was always going to be a season of hardship given the injury list that it started with, plus the obvious constraints of a transfer embargo. But with how the club appears to be run, Forest are basically the shell of a mini egg without the chocolate filled centre.

Whether it was right or wrong to sack Freedman, and everybody will have their own view on that, it isn’t hard to see why a change was made when you take those things into account.

Bizarre, isn’t it?

That’s how I would sum up my feelings in recent weeks about Nottingham Forest, a club which has probably been the one single constant in my life, especially my adult life.

I can’t say it was a surprise to see Dougie Freedman removed from his position as manager in mid-March. The Scot was never a long-term appointment. Deep down he knew it, the media

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knew it and, most probably, the players knew it. Few would have been surprised had he been dismissed after the Derby game in November, but Forest won and that sparked the team into life to go on a fine unbeaten run almost straight after.

Fawaz Al Hasawi wants Forest to be successful – of course he does – but until such time as he installs a proper football structure at what is fast becoming a tired, decrepit and unloved City Ground, the cycle of change will continue and hamper any progress this once great club will make.

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Things to do Fu n Dog Show!

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1st / 2nd May at Newstead Abbey, Notts.

Assorted stalls • Normal parking charges apply fun dog show registration from 11:00am only £2 per entry per class Call 01623 792 886 or email Notts@jerrygreendogs.org.uk for more info.

ALfreton & distriCt rAmbLers CLub Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

Contact either dave on 07543 100 655 or terry on 07891 517 057 for Update on last month’s event - The more information or visit our new website Come along and join us Big Breakfast event at the Old School www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com House Swanwick hosted by the each month whether you are a browser or a booter, Alfreton funding raising group upComing WALks everyone is welcome.

Thursday 7th April – Black Rocks, 5 miles achieved £550 The season kicks off on th the group which has supported CRUK sunday 3rd April from 8am for almost 40 years and has in the past Sunday 10 April – Brimington, 8 miles Sunday 24th April – TBA £6 for car booters and 12 months raised over £10,000.00 towards life saving research.

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Wednesday 13th April – Bluebell Walk Refreshments are available.

The group regularly organise (meets at Alfreton car park at 7pm) events and collections and if you Call Julie for more information, for further information or to Cleanaway Logo.pdf 24/10/2014 08:02 01773 832 422 / 07738 033 056 1 wish Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park make donations please ring Second meeting of the year is Thursday walks meet at 9:50am Alfreton Bus Stand Joyce Clifford on 01773 607 832 on Sunday 29 th May 2016.

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Things to do Plant Hunters’ Fair

at Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1ST

Saturday 9th April 2106 10am – 4pm

FREE ENTRY to Plant Fair & Country Park (charge to park)

It’s a great place to find something different to get your gardening season off to a great start. The plants are lovingly grown by small specialist nurseries and these enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden.

For true ‘plantaholics’ there are always those little treasures to discover that can’t be obtained elsewhere. Full details of nurseries attending at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

derbyshire WiLdLife trust April 13th stephen Williams Visitors to our Nature Reserves!

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.

Baroque to Rock

Somercotes Chor al Societ y Concert The varied and lively programme includes Go for Baroque featuring music by Bach and Handel, A Tribute to Queen, GEM connection Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Lion presents ‘Celebration’ Concert King and a concert version of the musical Wicked.

Come along and see the 2015 National Bronze Medal Award winning saturday 30th April at Alfreton grange Arts College.

Chorus in the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers Tickets are £7 and under 16’s £4. The concert starts at 7pm.

(L.A.B.B.S.) along with their special guests.

Tickets are available from Carole on 07905 242 750 or At Long Eaton School, Thoresby Road, Long Easton. NG10 3NP howard on 01773 602335 on Saturday 23 rd April at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are www.somercoteschoralsociety.co.uk or find us on £10 (Concessions are £8) Call 0115 945 9031 for tickets or more information. facebook. Everyone is Welcome!

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Louise’s TraveL Page HI my name is Louise and I would like to welcome you to my monthly travel page. I have lived in the village most of my life and worked in travel for 30 years. Each month I will bring you the latest travel news and information to help you with your holiday or business trip. I am also a fellow member of the Institute of Travel and Tourism so you know you are in very safe hands.

Did you know I do business travel tips too?

For many years now I have looked after one of the countries most loved companies that has its head office within our local area. I look after all their UK business trips and also their overseas ones, even looking after the travellers that are based overseas.

Business travel is the fastest growing part of my business with me booking several trips a week.

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Catherine Fox Marketing and Events Manager If you would like to meet me for a chat to discuss your plans, I now have an office in the South Normanton Business Centre and would love to have a cuppa with you to talk about how I can help you.

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Slimming World Beef Lasagne Lasagne is a firm favourite of mine so when I found out there was a Slimming World recipe I was desperate to share it with you. Great when served with a salad and plenty to fill up the whole family.

Give it a try and let me know how you get on.

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IngredIents: (Serves 4) Ready in 30-60 minutes • 500g lean beef mince (5% fat or less) • 400g can chopped tomatoes

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• 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into • 400g passata bite-sized pieces • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs • 1 courgette, cut into bite-sized cubes • Low calorie cooking spray

• A pinch of nutmeg

• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 12 dried lasagne sheets • 160g reduced-fat cheddar cheese

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1. Place a large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the beef mince, red pepper, courgettes, onion and garlic and stirfry for 6-8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, passata and dried herbs, season well and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring often.

2. Meanwhile mix together the yogurt, eggs and nutmeg until smooth. Season well.

3. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6. Spray a medium-sized lasagne dish with low calorie cooking spray.

Spoon half the mince mixture into the base and top with half of the lasagne sheets. Spread over half of the yogurt mixture and top with the remaining mince mixture. Top with the remaining lasagne sheets, spread over the remaining yogurt mixture and sprinkle over the cheese.

4. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with the mixed salad.

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Rambles with Rafa It’s Rafa’s favourite time of year being a spRInger spaniel and not just because of the bad pun but because of the bright, sunny, fresh and longer days. This month’s walk is perfect for this time of year, with some lovely trails, great views and a nice length to get you stretching your legs again.

We enjoyed it massively so another big thankyou to David from JH Legal.

5.5 mile circular from pleasley Church

A mid-length walk for you and your dog! This walk is fairly flat and should take around 2½ 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.

Start: Church of St. Michael, Church La. Pleasley, Mansfield, Notts. NG19 7TD. 1.

Standing on the road with your back to the church, turn right along the road to the very end. Then take the footpath on the right hand side of the road and follow it uphill and round to the left. Where the path splits take the right fork and pass beneath a pedestrian flyover.

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Continue along the path beside a dual carriageway. After a short distance turn left onto a signposted footpath down some steps. At the bottom of the steps turn right and then after a very short distance at a T junction of paths turn left.

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Continue to pass through a metal width restrictor and then continue for some distance until reaching a path on your right.

Turn right along the path going uphill with a stone wall on your right.

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At the top of the hill the path joins with another path. Continue straight to pass over a bridge, past a sign for ‘Mansfield’ on your left and after some distance past a footpath sign on your right. Continue straight and eventually pass underneath a stone arch bridge and then further on pass by a metal gate. After a short distance you will reach a road. Turn left along the road.

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Continue along the road until reaching some houses on your left. At this point turn right along a single track road signposted for ‘St. Chad’s Church’. When you reach the church on your right continue straight ahead to cross over a metal stile onto a signposted footpath. Continue straight keeping a river over to your left.

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After some distance you will reach a T junction with a lane. Turn right along the lane and after a short distance pass underneath a railway bridge. After this follow the lane around to the right and continue along the lane for some distance until passing through a metal gate onto a road.

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Continue along the footpath and cross over a railway bridge. After cross over a stile and continue with a fence on your left. After crossing a 2nd stile continue until reaching a tarmac lane.

Continue straight along the tarmac lane until reaching a road. Cross straight over the road and continue along a single track road. Continue straight to the very end of the road and pass through a metal width restrictor onto a footpath.

10. Continue uphill with a hedge on both sides and then upon reaching a T junction of paths, turn right to pass through a metal gate and cross an open field. At the far side of the field pass through a gap in the hedge to cross another open field. At the far side of this field upon reaching a lane, turn right along the lane and then immediately left to

skirt along the edge of a field with a hedge on your left.

11. Continue to a large opening in the hedge on your left. At this point turn left to continue uphill along the edge of a field with a hedge on your right. At the top of the hill pass a yellow marker post on your left and continue to cross another field.

12. At the far side of this field pass a yellow marker post on your right, cross straight over a lane and continue downhill to cross another field.

13. At the far side of the field head into some trees and then down some steps onto a road. Turn right along the road to eventually pass back underneath the pedestrian flyover and follow the path around to the right back to the church.

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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So last month I spoke to Chris at Essentials who told me about these new candle melts called ‘Wonky Melts’. Well, I can’t beat a good candle in the evenings with a glass of wine, so I said “tell me more!” Next day he pops into the office with a bag full of Wonky Melts and me and Michelle (from J H Legal), set about sniffing them all! They were absolutely delicious with a varied range of fragrances from bubblegum to JPG (perfume) to English pear and freesia (one of our favourites!). We selected quite a few between us, paid Chris (making sure our voucher was valid!)… at £4 each with 10% off, we couldn’t grumble.

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Out & About

A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area

Monday South Normanton Striders (intermediate jogging group) - meet at 6.30pm at Frederick Gent School.

Call Rob on 07962308933 (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/)

Wednesday Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236.

Dog Obedience Classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486

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.

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 WI We’re a friendly group with a wide variety of ages. We meet every 3rd Wednesday at the Post Mill Centre, 7:30pm. For more info call 07580 635589.

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.

Breathe Easy Group A friendly group for people who suffer from lung related illness and the people who support the COPD suffers. Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday each month. 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, Contact Phil on 01773 782875

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.

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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 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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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 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.

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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

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 Child Health Clinic Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1pm - 2.30pm. Come and have your baby weighed and see someone from the health team. Contact - 01629 533066 Stay and Play Pinxton Youth Centre, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 10am - 11.30am. Age 0 - 4 years. Stay and play with your child and meet new parents.

Breastfeeding Group The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 1.30pm 3pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735.

Alfreton Society of Painters 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms.

Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info.

Alfreton & District U3A Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact Anne Wilcoxson on 01773 606637, email anne.wilcoxson@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.

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Friday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session.

Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton., DE55 7JA Term time -1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031 Tiddlers and Toddlers Group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Run by parents and open to all.

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Do come along - we have a varied interesting Session. Alfreton programme and you would be most7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm. welcome. Further details 01773 834281 or 01773 747072 Nursery School, Grange Run by parents and Street, Alfreton., DE55 open to all. Contact - 7JA - Term time -1.30pm 01629 533066 - 2.30pm. Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031

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Coffee Morning Held on the last Saturday of the month at St Michael and All Angels Church from 10am until 12noon. There are cakes and goods for sale to raise money for the building fund. Everyone Welcome.

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

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High�ield Road at 10am. Call The Heritage Chapel on Simone on 01773 602605 for Rodgers Lane is open bemore details. tween 2 & 4pm. Visitors are welcome to browse & test Amber Valley Junior Rugby - Coaching for kids the knowledge of Trust Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: members. Contact Rachel from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Rainbows age 5-7yrs Walker on 01773 832349 or Somercotes (opposite Pye Brownies aged 7-10yrs visit Bridge Ind Est). Sundays Guides aged 10-14yrs www.alfretonheritage.org.uk 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 Adult Leaders 18yrs +

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Gardener’s Calendar ~ April 2016 This is the time for sowing, growing, seeding – and stopping the slugs and weeds.

Lawns will repay the attention you give them now. If it’s warmish and not too wet you can start sowing new lawns or seeding over dead patches. Otherwise leave it till it warms up a bit so the seed has the best chance to germinate. Don’t walk on newly sown grass till it is about 2 or three inches high.

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Gary’s Grumbles This month our very own Nick Robinson gives us the low down on the topical and political hot potato which is the EU. With a referendum looming in June, I have to say, Gary’s take on the situation is about as balanced as I have seen reported in the general media so far! Take the usual pinch of salt & the views expressed in this article etc etc!

I mentioned the referendum a couple of issues ago and here’s what I’ve since learned from the campaign so far.

If we stay in, the stock market will crash, there’ll be loads of job losses and the country will descend into anarchy, however, if we come out then well, the stock market will crash, there’ll be loads of job losses and the country will descend into anarchy. Not much of a choice really is it? Project Fear is what it’s been labelled. I’ve also discovered that if we vote to stay in then children who walk to school will need to wear crash helmets and padded clothing just to be on the safe side, the legal limit for drinkers, per week, per unit, per pint of blood will be 100ml of red wine or lager and a glass of water or Lucozade and anyone wearing clothes with a made in China label will be forced to murder their first born child. The good news is that if we come out then we can start singing ‘two world wars and one world cup, do, da, do, da’ again, we’ll be able to buy bent bananas/carrots/black pudding and, best of all we can stop buying lengths of wood that are 2 Metres long and 3x2 inches thick.

The other surprising thing is how different the 2 main men in the campaign are, on one side we have a posh boy from a rich and privileged background who went to Eton and was a member of the Bullingdon club which entailed quaffing champers and being nasty to their fags. That’s the Mayor of London,

Boris Johnson by the way and he wants out.

On the other side is the Prime minister Mr Cameroon who also went to Eton and is from a ……………. It’s Rubbish isn’t it? The arguments are the same and the only differences in the protagonists are their hairstyles.

Which leads neatly on to another Political hairstyle, Donald Fart, yes he could become President of the good old U S of A. I’m incredulous, to think that they could vote in a bigger joke than Ronnie Reagan. It’s also entirely feasible that Boris Johnson could be our next PM, can you imagine the summit meetings? Top of the agenda would be split ends and what conditioner to use. World war 3 could well start when they welcome the Russian President with the words ‘hello Baldy’.

I’ve mentioned pot holes before and if there’s anyone from the local council reading this could I make you aware of the sinkhole that has developed on Hickton Rd it’s deeper than Gibbo’s pockets and is a danger to anyone on 2 wheels. It’s dangerous and someone is going to come a cropper, if it happens to you, then you can use my evidence, but I will be wanting a percentage.

Finally a message to my Friend Stuart Walters (bestest carpet fitter in Western Europe) I’m afraid I didn’t have space to talk about our Monday night curry club. Maybe next time.

If on the off chance, you would like Gary to write about something in particular, feel free to contact Emily on info@voicemagazines.co.uk or 01773 604 178 / 07891 639 638 The views expressed in the column above are those of the author only and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Amber Valley Media

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