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Editor’s Message This month I would like to talk about our fabulous readers. I have had such amazing messages, feedback and comments just lately that I’d like to say thank you and keep them coming! ;-) In all seriousness, I am so grateful that many of you read the mags and have now taken it into your homes as a part of the furniture. Positive or negative feedback, whichever way it comes, I will take it and I thank you for your continued support.

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Competition news: We received feedback from Margery and Terry, the winners of the Buddy Holly Story tickets: “We would just like to say thank you once again for the tickets. We have been to see the show tonight and it was absolutely brilliant. The seats were also very good. Regards Margery & Terry.”

It is real, we do give the tickets away and you do have to be in it to win it! The same stands with the last few days to enter the draw for the NEC tickets this year. We have run this competition a few years in a row and it is a brilliant day out, busy but brilliant! So dig out last months mag (or look online) and send in your entries now.

With that in mind, we are offering something a little different as a competition this month. Sandra at Designed by Me is offering a selection of personalised gifts that are made just for you. It would make a fantastic gift… or just keep it all for you. I must say, having used Sandra myself and seen first-hand the work that she has done for others, you would be mad not to enter!!

Don’t forget, the next edition is the Christmas one which will be delivered to you part way through November… flipping ‘eck, how did that happen.

See you in November!

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Emily To advertise contact...

Emily on: 01773 604 178 or 07891 639 638 info@voicemagazines.co.uk David on: 01773 549 035 or 07976 182 589 david@voicemagazines.co.uk

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers and Contributors:

Xmas Edition 28th October

January Edition 2nd December

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 Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post Some have said October is when the football season really starts to take shape but it is the transfer activity of one of our local clubs still hanging over the start of the season that is the subject of our Barry’s focus this month. Perhaps more one for the Forest fans this month but the angst around selling promising young players is an issue that affects most clubs at some stage.

There comes a time in the history of a football club when sometimes players have to leave. It’s the nature of the business. We all know it and, while it can sometimes be difficult to accept, we have to acknowledge it and move on.

When news emerged just before the end of the transfer window that Nottingham Forest had sold Academy graduate Oliver Burke to Red Bull Leipzig for £13m, the Reds supporter base descended into anarchy. And even now, a few weeks on, fury remains about the manner in which he was sold and the structure of the deal.

There are a few points to consider when we delve deeper into why Fawaz Al Hasawi took the unpopular decision to allow the 19-year-old winger to depart for Germany.

Among all the emotions of selling a player with the raw talent that Burke possesses, there is one particular factor that resonates more than any other. It’s the way that sales of top players at the club are handled again and again.

Jamaal Lascelles and Karl Darlow were both sold behind the back of manager Stuart Pearce in 2014. Granted, the business that Al Hasawi conducted thereafter to sign Britt Assombalonga and Michail Antonio was superb. But it was the manner of how Pearce was undermined that was a huge source of concern and it would appear that similar has happened again.

When you appoint people to do a job, you have to afford them the space and respect they deserve.

And once again, when we talk about a player with genuine quality, new manager Philippe Montanier has been undermined. After being told Burke would not be sold, the Scottish international was pushed out of the door.

Just 24 hours after the Frenchman and Chris Cohen both commented on Burke’s future,

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following a convincing win against Leeds, Leipzig announced the sale. There was nothing from Forest for a period of time, and supporters were left hanging. It’s a theme of the disappointing public relations the club has sadly become accustomed to under the current regime.

All the time Forest remain a Championship club, they have to sell to remain sustainable. That’s a fact of life, and will continue to be the case, but sometimes, you have to bite the bullet and keep your match-winning players that can get you promotion. Rather than sell them and replace with those who aren’t at that level.

But above all else, it’s the feeling that there is no coherent plan and that there hasn’t been in four years, There is little, if any trust in the relationship between owner, chairman and supporters. It’s at an all-time low and could well beyond any state of repair which is sad to see. For a long time now, just when things start to look promising on the field, something off the field has a habit of ripping apart any good work. Fans want honesty and it really is not that difficult.

I’ve written before that if fans were told that a player like Burke may have to be sold in order to keep Forest within Financial Fair Play regulations, or to balance the books all the time the club is not a Premier League outfit, then at least they would understand. But it’s the consistent false promises which annoy people and cause heated reactions.

Forest are a selling club, the majority of us understand that, but there comes a time when selling a player, at 19, who has the ability to set the world alight, with only a smidgen of appearances behind him is just not good business.

This is most certainly one of those occasions.

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First race at 8pm sharp at Riddings Community Centre.

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Things to do Somercotes Choral Society

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They are available from carole on 07905 242750 or Andy on 07790 437330.

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Slimming World Recipe British Turkey, Bacon & Thyme Hotpot With the clocks going back at the end of this month and the turkey season imminent, what better one pot meal to ease you into the winter months gently.

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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/) dog obedience classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 soroptimist International amber Valley The Women’s International Service Organisation - a global voice for women. Meets every 2nd Monday, 7-30 pm at Firs House, Firs Gardens, High St. Alfreton. Contact 01773 745082 or 748606 south normanton gardeners association Friendly group that meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, SN at 7:30pm. Call Nigel on 01773 811429 for more info. 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. the Base youth club 5pm - 7pm School Years 6 - 8 Entry Fee 50p Contact : 01773 510882 www.snapyouth.org the Base sports Pinxton Welfare 5pm - 7pm School Years 6 - 11 Contact : 01773 510882 www.snapyouth.org

Tuesday

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Breast feeding group Pinxton, Pinxton Youth Centre, 10-11:30am & Alfreton, Children’s Centre, 1-1:30pm, contact Katherine 07976 212652 or Sarah 07972 019345 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. 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 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 the Base youth club Who do you think you are project 3.30pm - 5pm School Years 6 - 11 No entry fee but have to call to book on Contact : 01773 510882 www.snapyouth.org

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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 Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 for more info. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. aVrufc senior section Training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157. south normanton wI We’re a friendly group with a wide variety of ages. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday at the Post Mill Centre, 7:30pm. For more info call 07580 635589.

Breathe easy group A friendly group for people who suffer from lung related 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 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 the Base youth club 6pm - 8pm School Years 8 - 11 Entry Fee 50p Contact : 01773 510882 www.snapyouth.org

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Breastfeeding group The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 2pm 4pm. 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 Gill on 01773 608863, email gilldawe.egd@gmail.com alfreton male Voice choir rehearsals 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome- no audition, just a love of singing. 01773 833391 ripley poetry reading group, Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor road,2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm.

Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247, for further details. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 Zion methodist, market street Youth Club for ages 5-11 @6.30pm Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Platinum Seniors, 1st Thursday of the month Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com the Base sports South Street Recreational ground 4.15pm - 5.15pm School Years 6 - 11 Free Entry Contact : 01773 510882 www.snapyouth.org the Base youth club @ pinxton youth centre 6pm - 7.30pm School Years 6 - 11 Entry Fee 50p Contact : 01773 510882 www.snapyouth.org

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 tiny & toddlers Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 9am - 11am. Age 0-3 yrs alfreton rendezvous group (over 60’s) The Rendezvous meets 2nd and 4th Fridays at 2 p.m. at Firs House, Alfreton. Autumn Session starts 9th September. A variety of speakers and entertainment will be joining us. New members are most welcome.

Further information if required 01773 834281 or 01773 747072.

J28, the common The Zone. School Years 6 – 11. 7.30 – 9.30. 50p entry plus tuck shop Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com

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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. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386

Saturday (cont...) 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

amber Valley Junior rugby Coaching for kids from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est). Sundays 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 867946 or Gareth 07595 520537. alfreton Heritage trust The Heritage Chapel on Rodgers Lane is open between 2 & 4pm. Visitors are welcome to browse & test the knowledge of Trust members. Contact Rachel Walker on 01773 832349 or visit www.alfretonheritage.org.uk table top sales on the 4th September, 2nd of October, 6 th November & 4th December. At the Riddings Park Community Centre. West St. Riddings DE55 4EW. All starting at 10am until 12.o clock. entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am. at £5 a table to book Ring PAT on 01773 541794 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

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Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs • Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs • Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 amber Valley gymnastics club monday, wednesday and friday evenings and saturday afternoons.

Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels. For information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com 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 south normanton cricket club is recruiting new players of any standard from the ages of 13 upwards. We play most saturdays/sundays at the Jim Simms Memorial Ground in South Normanton (next to the Boundry Pub) Meeting from 12.30. For more information please call 07984 316020

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Gary’s Grumbles Gary’s been to the footy and as you can imagine it was a joyful experience which he is only too willing to share. I have a little sympathy for Gary here. Imagine having to put up with someone moaning! ;-) If you like Gary’s columns then his book is bound to be worth a read, or if there is someone in your household who always has a read then it will make a fab Xmas pressie - and it helps raise money for a good cause.

The footy has started and I’ve invested in season tickets for me and my lad James at Hillsborough. I bought them in February and managed to get two seats bang on the halfway line in the South stand, just about perfect. Foolishly I’d booked a holiday before the fixtures came out and ended up missing the first match of the season, which as luck would have it was a home game against Aston Villa, meaning we’d miss one of the biggest games of the year. I ended up lending the tickets to my mate Phil, who reported back that it was a brilliant view but I’d be sat next to a rather large chap.

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They’ll not be on the halfway line though but I’d actually rather watch the match from a worse position knowing that I’ll be able to breathe.

I’ve decided to put my four and a bit years’ worth of grumbles into book format in time for the upcoming festive period, it will also include some columns I did for the Alfreton town FC program a couple of seasons ago. The perfect present for the grumpy one in your life.

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