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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’,

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

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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.

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Things to do Plant Hunters’ Fair

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Saturday 9th April 2106 10am – 4pm

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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

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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.

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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.

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Alternatively people can send information to Crimestoppers anonymously through their website. You don’t have to give your name or any of your personal details and they do not trace calls or track computer IP addresses.

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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.

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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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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

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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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Swanwick Pre School Open Day Everyone welcome

Saturday 16th April 10.30am - 12.00pm

Come along to: • Look around our Pre School • Talk to staff and committee • Take part in activities for the children • Register your child

We are Ofsted rated Good Free refreshments will be available

At Swanwick Pre School we aim to offer high quality childcare and education to pre school children. The staff are friendly, dedicated and well trained. Our pre school is well resourced, giving the children great opportunities to learn through play.

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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.

Now, I’ve tried sands and all sorts when it comes to scent burners and I’ve always found that at best they have the life of tea light until the fragrance dissipates.

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Out & About

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

Monday

Wednesday

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

Tuesday

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tender new plants are super attractive to slugs. There’s lots of branded slug pellets around – some chemical, some such as wool pellets, natural. Which you use will depend on how you feel about using chemicals and whether you want to avoid animals and small children coming into contact with them.

You can use a drench which will kill slugs beneath the ground and if you are planting in pots, copper tape is available which slugs dislike crossing. You can also use no-cost old favourites such as crumbled eggshells, but these do need to be fairly thickly layered around plants. Best of luck.

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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.

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