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Editor’s Message Poor Rafa is in the wars at the moment which has taken up an awful lot of my time of late! He’s had an occasional limp for a little while which got a lot worse, so he had to go for a scan which involves an anaesthetic. Whilst he was out, we decided to have some lumps removed, which the vet advised removing at his last medical (honestly, this dog is better looked after than I look after myself!). Well, the scan revealed our worst nightmare, a broken cruciate ligament, which bearing in mind he is only a 7 year old springer, they recommend a big operation to fix it... minimal walks until the op (2 weeks away) and then very minimal walks thereafter for about 6-8 weeks.

The lumpectomy went well... well, except the stitches on his ribs that pulled apart L ...long story short, Raf now has a hole in his side and has to be watched 24/7 to make sure he doesn’t get it infected (no, they can’t bandage it or put anything over the top and yes, at one point you could see his ribs underneath). To make matters worse we had to set back the op for his leg by another 2 weeks!

He’s being a brave soldier though and he asked his mate Tilly to step in to do his rambles until he is back in action, which she is taking very seriously!

Anyhoo, this month sees lots of new people to the Voice Magazines party! So remember to support these wonderful local businesses doing a good job and don’t forget to tell others about the good service you get by sending me in readers recommends please.

In other news, Gary is narked with me, Barry is a little bit psychic, we have another competition and the Europe referendum should now be becoming a distant memory... one way or another!

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper It has been a memorable football season for a lot of the right reasons but the ghost from a best forgotten past of football violence threatens to overhang the future. Barry submitted this article prior to the Euro 2016 tournament where the behaviour of fans only strengthens his argument… disappointingly so!

Whether it be AFC Wimbledon winning promotion against Manchester United. Fans clashed with to League One in front of nearly 60,000 at police, with each other, and attacked the United Wembley in the play-off final, just 14 years after team coach. In Switzerland, at the Europa League rising from the ashes; Burton Albion rising from final earlier that month, Liverpool supporters non-league to face Nottingham Forest; Aston clashed with those from Sevilla inside Basel’s St. Villa and Derby County in the Championship or Jakob-Park. anything from Grimsby Town getting back into Football has a big problem, but moreover, so the Football League or Leicester City winning does society. the Premier League to Jonny Owen producing a beautiful piece of work to celebrate Forest’s It’s been highlighted before, but there have been more than a few incidents in the Championship European Cup successes. over recent months. Thinking back to Forest’s 1-0 They are all magical, and reignite a love for football win at Pride Park last season, a Derby supporter that had been somewhat reduced given the way ran on to the pitch at the end of the game to fans have been made to feel by their clubs in confront Kelvin Wilson. At the corresponding recent years. But among the beauty and romance fixture this season at the City Ground, fans ran that’s returned this season, a disappointing on to the playing area and Rams midfielder undercurrent has emerged. There is however, one Bradley Johnson was involved in an altercation thing that’s not only a huge concern to me, but also after the final whistle. to clubs, fans and authorities across the country: So what can be done? an increase in football-related violence.

Last month’s League One play-off final between I’ve been to an awful lot of football matches over Millwall and Barnsley saw the Tykes promoted the years, many through work but many more as back to the second tier. Neil Harris’ Lions will a supporter and I have to say that things feel like remain in the third level of English football but the they are worse now than they have been for a long, Oakwell outfit’s 3-1 victory on the pitch was not the long time. Even though I’ve encountered problems before involving both Forest and those claiming to story beamed around the world. support other clubs, this season much more has The sight of people – I’m loathe to use the either the come to my notice. term “fans” or “supporters” – running across the top Fans cannot be allowed to continue behaving tier at Wembley to attack others is deeply troubling. as they are, whether in the ground or outside.

It’s easy to say – “Oh, well it was Millwall, what do Throwing coins, bottles or underpants at players you expect?” cannot be considered acceptable. If we’re to continue attracting youngsters, the future of the That isn’t an answer.

Yes, Millwall do have a truly horrific group of game, we must create an environment that is people that follow them to some high-profile safe and enjoyable, while remaining partisan, games, especially ones attracting 30,000 people, passionate and atmospheric. These morons have as opposed to the usual 8,000 they get for a to be dealt with severely and the courts need to make examples of them. normal home game.

The South London outfit aren’t alone. Only a few of It simply cannot be allowed to carry on. They are weeks ago there were distasteful scenes outside ruining the game that we love.

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Things to do Leonard Cheshire ‘Memories’ Flower Festival at St James Church, Riddings on disabiLity Car boot th th

Come along and join us each month whether you are a browser or a booter, everyone is welcome.

The next event is on sunday 17th July from 8am £6 for car booters and 50p for browsers.

Refreshments are available.

We are looking for volunteers to help us at these events and we would welcome any help you can offer.

Call Julie for more information,

01773 832 422 / 07738 033 056 Next meeting is on Sunday 14th August 2016.

friday 8 until sunday 10 July, 11am until 4pm daily Lots to see and do including stalls, lunches and refreshments, raffles and much more with Songs of Praise on Sunday at 5pm. Everyone is welcome.

Contact megan on 01773 607 590 for more info.

Newton Carnival

Come and join us at the Charnwood Crescent Playing Fields in Newton for a fun packed day. saturday 9th July, 11am until 9pm There is so much to see and do with dance displays, vintage vehicles, many stalls, live bands on until 9:30pm and so much more.

Everyone is welcome.

Contact dexter@newtoncarnival.org for more information.

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 more information or visit our new website

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Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park

Sunday 17th July – Bakewell Sunday 31st July – Wetton

Evening walks meet at 7:00pm Alfreton Car Park

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Things to do Plant Hunters’ Fair

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free entry to Plant Fair & Country Park (charge to park) Plant Hunters’ Fairs return to Carsington Water on Sunday 31st July with their free to enter plant fair. There will be a great line-up of 20 specialist nurseries and artisans from across the country. The plant fair will be held next to the Visitor Centre and runs from 10.00am until 4.00pm on Sunday 31st July.

Details of nurseries attending at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

Hilcote D uck Day

SUMMER FAYRE & CAR BOOT On saturday 2nd July we will be holding our summer fayre and Car boot from 10am to 1 pm it will be in the Church car park and grounds (and the village hall if the weather is bad) next to church on Nottingham Road Somercotes We will have: Home made cakes, Plants, Bric a Brac and much more including refreshments with tea, coffee, biscuits.

Car boot... £5 per car please ring rachael Watson on 01773 607 131 to book a pitch.

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Come along and join us for our annual duck race and all round rd family fun day. Held at Hilcote Community Centre (DE55 5HU) on sunday 3 July, entries taken from 11:30am saturday 27th august from 12 noon until approximately 4pm Held under kennel club regulations, everyone is welcome and it is open to ALL DOGS! The duck race takes place on Normanton Brook and there will be Lots of prizes for winning classes such as ‘dog with the refreshments, raffle, stalls, a bouncy castle, BBQ, Bar and much more. prettiest eyes’ and ‘dog with the waggiest tail’.

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Situated just of the A6 at Homesford Matlock (DE4 5HJ). Homesford Tea Rooms & Textile Workshop is so much more than a place you pop into for a nice cuppa!

All the food that you eat (and believe me, you won’t be able to resist) is home made. The desserts are outstanding with such a large choice to choose from classics to something a little more unique. What’s more, they also provide a gluten free option which can be tricky to find!

Becky (the owner) prides herself on providing traditional food with a vintage twist and she really brings this to life with the décor. As I said earlier, there is much more to Homesford because it is also a Textile Workshop when the tea shop isn’t open.

There is regularly a workshop taking place when the tearoom is closed to the general public. For example; Winnie Wagtail Workshop, Recycling with Paint on Glass, is taking place on Tuesday 5th July from 10am until 4pm. You will have lots of fun decorating glass accessories to match your room with Annie Sloane chalk paint. Most months they have a workshop taking place and August will host a Willow Weaving Workshop. You only have to look at the beautiful dress at the entrance, which can be made to measure from original and vintage patterns by Becky personally upon request or attend one of their dress making workshops, to see what can be achieved at these events!

Having a gathering? Why not hire out the tearoom with the exquisite catering, to celebrate that special event in a truly personal fashion. Homesford Tea Rooms really is one of Derbyshire’s must visit places and just to ensure that you do, next month we will be starting and ending the Rafa’s Rambles from there. Just in case this place wasn’t perfect enough, you can also take your furry friends in with you!

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illy Rambles with T Rafa This month we have a substitute for Rafa who is recovering from a recent operation, which is a shame as he would have loved this perfect summer walk as Tilly told him when she got back. People travel from around the world to see the Major Oak. So, if you haven’t been yourself yet, what better way to see it then on one of our fantastic walks?! There is a visitor’s centre to stop at and good pubs and restaurants in Edwinstowe to quench your thirst or stop for a bite to eat. So why not make a day of it? Thanks again go to David from JH legal for another amazing walk.

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

Monday

alfreton Jog club (for those that can run for at least 30mins at a steady pace) meet at 7:10pm at Alfreton Leisure Centre. Contact Anne or Amy- alfretonjogclub@gmail.com. dog obedience classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 alfreton treble clef Girls Choir Community Centre, Providence Place, off Nuttall Street, Alfreton from 7:30pm - 9pm. Members welcome from Age 11.

Call Jackie on 01773 742841. 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. 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.

Tuesday

alfreton wI Meet every 4th Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church Ellesmere Avenue/Nottingham Road Alfreton DE55 7HW at 7:30pm. Contact Linda Singleton 01773 520243. little ones group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA 1.30pm to 3pm. Contact 01629 533066 south wingfield youth club Fun & activities for kids aged 6-14 at South Wingfield Social Club, 43 High Road, DE55 7LX from 7pm - 8:30pm.

Contact Fred Brunton on 07855 327 165. south wingfield local History group Meet on the 2nd Tuesday every month at S.Wingfield Cricket Club, Holme Lane. New members welcome.

Visit http://swlhg.org.uk/index.html 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. J28, the common Contact 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www. thejunction28church.com Parent & Toddlers 9.30 – 11.30am. £1.50 per session, term time only

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Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 community church, cyber café, market street Prayer Meeting, 7.30 Contact: Stuart Reynolds 07816 853551 / reynolds.stuart1@sky.com

Wednesday

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 watchorn tots parent and toddler group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012 peep 2/3’s Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA 9.30am - 11am (term time only) Supports mums, dads and carers to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning. Contact 01629 533066 alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. amber Valley chess club Meets once a month at the Community Rooms, Parks Avenue, South Wingfield. Call Paul on 01773 833007 for dates & times.

Everyone welcome, Free to non team players 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.

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. west ashfield Inner wheel meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Alfreton Golf Club at 7:00pm. For more information call 01773 540788 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 Parent & Toddlers 9.30 – 11.30am. £1.50 per session, term time only 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

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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 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 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.

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

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.

Contact - 01629 533066 alfreton rendezvous group (over 60’s) meets at 2 pm at Firs House. Do come along - we have a varied interesting programme and you would be most welcome.

Further details 01773 834281 or 01773 747072

Saturday (cont...)

salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 st michael & all angels, church street Coffee Morning. 1st Saturday of the month 10-12noon in the main church building. Contact Stephen Potter: 01773 811273 / stephen.potter55@gmail.com

Sunday

table top sale starting on Sunday March 6 th and every first Sunday of the month at the Riddings Park Community Centre.

West St. Riddings DE55 4EW. Dealers £5 per table set up from 8.30am. Room open for buyers 10am till 12pm. 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 st michael & all angels, church street Café Church in the church hall @ 10.30am Traditional service @ 4.30pm in the main church building First Sunday of the month @ 9.15am Holy Communion.

Contact: Stephen Potter 01773 811273 / stephen.potter55@gmail.com Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 11am with ‘Energise’ children’s club Evening Service @6pm 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 Worship @ 10.45am First Sunday of the Month: Family Service @ 10.45 with Kids’ Time Third Sunday of the Month: Gospel Service @ 6 pm Sunday Club for 3-10 year olds during all meetings Contact: Stuart Reynolds 07816 853551 / reynolds.stuart1@sky.com

Other

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

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

a.d.a.s.c football club Various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017

stonebroom pre-school We are open monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday & friday, term time, 9.00am - 12.00pm. We offer places for children aged 2 - 5 years.

Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936

Saturday

amber Valley gymnastics club monday, wednesday and friday evenings and saturday afternoons.

Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels. For information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com

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Gardener’s Calendar ~ July 2016 This is usually the time of year when most heavy work and planting is over in the garden and you can sit in a deckchair with a glass of something cool and enjoy the results.

But there are still a few things to keep an eye on.

If your lawn starts to dry out you can help it by not mowing too short. However, brown patches may not look brilliant, but they are generally not a major threat to the life of the grass and it will usually recover in autumn. However if you have reseeded or planted new turf this year, you do need to keep it watered so that the roots get a chance to establish in this first year.

To keep a constant production of flowers you need to trick your plants. As soon as the flowers have gone over and seeds are produced, the plant thinks it’s done its job (which is in plant terms to ensure long-term survival through production of seed for the next growing season, not a lovely garden for you!). This means it stops trying so hard. Deadheading once flowers have finished means no seed is set and they have to keep producing. And you get your lovely garden…

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Gary’s Grumbles What Gary writes is often very funny, sometimes serious, sometimes tongue in cheek. My responsibility is firstly to make sure that what he writes doesn’t break any laws and secondly and more trickily, when it does risk offending or upsetting people to decide if it is worth that risk… So I’ve censored a couple of bits this month based on previous emails I’ve received... I don’t think it went down well!

I got censored by Emily this month so had to take a couple of terms out. Ouch.

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So it looky likey that Cliff won’t be charged after all, well congratulations to the bachelor boy who can now look forward to enjoying his summer holiday. In other news it would seem that Clement Freud has been found out as something of a scoundrel, who’d have thought it. I’ve mentioned it before but do you think it’s a case that all dirty pervs become pop stars/ disc jockeys/weathermen/politicians? Or is that somehow stardom offers so much opportunity that they soon get bored and try a bit of (CENSORED)? I don’t know but lets out em all and (CENSORED).

Wouldn’t be a ‘grumble’ without a mention of the weather and what ought to become known as the June monsoon, every year we seem to have a week of what used to be called April showers but the trouble is they aren’t showers they’re downpours and they aren’t in April they’re in June. Over the last 2 weeks I’ve been drenched 6 or 7 times, I’ve got a cold and I’m not happy.

Can somebody sort it out please?

By now you’ll know the outcome of the in out. in out, shake it all about vote, my cynical prediction is that vote out gets about 55% but somehow out of the blue there’s an unknown rule that says we have to vote again and again until the money men get the vote that want. I am a cynic aren’t I? I think the low point of the campaign has been mardy bum Osborne telling the country that if they have the temerity to vote out then he’ll put everyone’s taxes up. What a creepy lookalike Caesar he is. Vote as I say or it’ll cost you mer, mer, me, mer, mer. My last prediction didn’t come off as my beloved Owls lost to the poorly supported Hull City (Tigers), but that’s football, you win you lose and you get back up again. Good day out though and the

The euros seem to have got off to a good start and I’m talking footy not the currency, Engerlund have just given the Welsh a reyt good licking which left me in a state of flux as I’d drawn Wales in the sweep at the Gate. I’m a Yorkshireman so being patriotic takes a back seat when there’s a chance of winning a couple of quid. In the interests of fair play and so as I don’t get a clip from Mandy at the Steampacket I also had a go at the sweep there, its sealed envelopes though so you don’t know who you’ve drawn, it’s so exciting. Talking of Mandy it’s worth a visit to the Packet just to see one of her jumpers.

And Finally, I saw a clean shaven young bloke the other day walking through Swanwick, no piercings and no tats. It was quite a strange sight but he was with a very good looking girl.

Think about it lads.

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