Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition - July 2017

Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes

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Editor’s Message Soooo, the longest day has passed and we are in the throes of Summer (at least, I hope we are!). You may recall that I laid down a challenge to my friend Terry at Alfreton Ramblers at the beginning of the year regarding a certain zipwire. Well, I’ve only gone and done it!! It was 60 long seconds of speeds between 100 & 120mph over a quarry in the Snowdonia National Park and it was awesome! I told Terry all about it….I think it was the very fetching (and wipeable) outfits that swung it for him…..over to you Terry, send us some pics J

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Whilst we were there, we also had a little trip up Snowdon and Rafa is super pleased as he has now ticked off 2 of the big 3! Although, he did seem to enjoy swimming in the Snowdon lakes a bit more than the climbing as we were all too slow for him!

Lots of advertiser changes this month and check out our new Loopy Library puzzle feature for kids (and big kids).

We are looking for local businesses to sponsor this so that we can make it into a monthly competition, so if you know anyone that might be interested, send them my details! We are working really hard to develop the magazine and as always we appreciate your continued support in mentioning us when you use any of our advertisers.

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August Edition – 7th July

September Edition – 4th August

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THE HILCOTE COUNTRY CLUB REsTaURaNT aNd VENUE fOR WEddINgs, CONfERENCEs aNd EVENTs

REVIEW

As Lisa & Laurence, the owners of Hilcote Country Club have been advertising in Voice Magazines for some time, I thought it was about time that I made a Sunday lunch reservation for myself and my lovely wife.

We arrived at 1.45pm for pre lunch drinks, a pint of Pale Tale, which is brewed on site at the Moody Fox Brewing Company. A really refreshing light Ale with citrus flavours (5.4% ABV). We collected our carvery vouchers at the bar and were shown to our table in the huge dining room, with a log burner and a piano playing in the background, full of families enthusiastically tucking in to their Sunday Lunch.

We waited until the queue at the carvery had died down a little and proceeded to fill our plates with meat, from a choice of Roast Beef, Lamb, Turkey, Pork and Gammon roast and creamy mashed potatoes, vegetables including cauliflower cheese, honey roast parsnips, leaks in cream & white wine source plus carrots, peas and cabbage, stuffing balls and a huge “Top Hat” Yorkshire pudding, all drizzled with lashings of real gravy.

It really was a substantial meal even for those of you, who like me have a healthy appetite but of course the beauty of a carvery is that you can have as much or as little as you desire. And at less than £7 a head, it really is tremendous value for money considering the choice of succulent and juicy roasts and the array of freshly prepared vegetables.

It is clear that the chefs and staff at The Hilcote Country Club take a great deal of care and pride in preparing a high standard of traditional fayre and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!

David

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Moody Fox Brewing Company The Moody Fox Bewing Co. is a Derbyshire micro brewery located on site at Hilcote Country Club.

Specialising in traditional ales, using the finest hops and barley from around the world.

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Things to do Hilcote Duck Day saturday August 12 starting at 12noon until 5pm th

Duck races with fantastic prizes, pluck a duck, raffles, stalls, licensed bar, BBQ, refreshments, Bouncy Castle, Birds of Prey and much more.

Held at Hilcote Community Centre, New Street (DE55 5HU)

Free entry, Everyone Welcome

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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For more information, contact mrs J Jones on 01773 860552

Farmers Market

at Alfreton Park school – 9:30am to 11am, 11 July Everyone welcome. th

We are also still looking for people who may like a stall at £5.

Contact toyah on 01773 832019 or tridgeway@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk

uPcoming WAlks Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park sunday 2nd July – Stanton Moor (9 miles) sunday 16 th July – Pilsbury Castle Hills (7.5 miles) sunday 30 th July – Youlgreave (8 miles)

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AN INVITATION We at Swanwick St. Andrew’s Church invite children of all ages and their parents/carers to our family-friendly services in July MONDAY JULY 3rd – Toddler Service. Tea and toast from 9.20 followed by fun, story, prayer and songs – finished by 10am.

SUNDAY JULY 9th – From 4pm “CROSSROADS”. An hour of craft, story and song – bringing everyone together and finishing with refreshments.

SUNDAY JULY 16th – 9.45 am. “EARLY BIRDS”. 30 minutes with young children in mind. This month Noah and his Ark – and a Rainbow Picnic!

SUNDAY JULY 23rd – From 4pm “CROSSROADS” - every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month

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There are a range of events taking place – with something different on every day including guided walks, nature trails and shows, a parkrun and photo competitions.

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Slimming World Recipe Jerk Chicken Skewers Continuing the summer theme this recipe is perfect to have with a barbeque, to serve as a main dish with salad and rice or as finger food at a summer party. If you like the sound of this there’s plenty more recipes on the Slimming World website where you can also find your local group.

Serves 6 Ready in: 30 mins

Method: 1. Cut each chicken breast into six pieces and place into a bowl.

2. Add the remaining ingredients (except the chopped coriander and red chilli) and toss to mix well. Cover and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight if time permits.

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Out & About

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

Monday

st. andrews Baby & toddler group The Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 10am - 11.30am.

From young babies to school age.

Contact Sara t: 01773 608083 m: 07736 927854 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 toddler group Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10am – 12 every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information.

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. 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 Rehearses every Tuesday at 7.15pm at Swanwick School and Sports College, Hayes Lane.

No auditions. A great hobby. We perform two concerts a year.

More information from David 07949 322 717. 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. Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 over 50’s club Held at Riddings Park Community Centre, DE55 4EW. 10am to 12am, come and enjoy a friendly cuppa, Bingo, Raffle and a chat. youth spirit (arts and activities for teenage girls) - Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 6.30pm – 8pm every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information.

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Tuesday (cont...) alfreton model railway’s society club - open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary. arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459.

Wednesday

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. For further details contact Judith via www. watchornchurch.com 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 J28, the common 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 swanwick men’s shed - Now open to new members 3:30pm Wednesday and Thursday. Tea, cake and wood working projects. Turners Lane, Off Crays Hill, DE55 1AS. Contact Charlie Parkes 07967 378305

Thursday

alfreton society of painters 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms.

Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info.

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Thursday (cont...)

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 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. 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 craft group for all ages - Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10:30am – 12:30 every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information.

Coffee Morning For All 9.30am to 11.30am at the Riddings Park Community Centre (DE55 4EW). Come and enjoy a drink in pleasant company, all ages welcome, come and enjoy & make new friends. swanwick men’s shed - Now open to new members 3:30pm Wednesday and Thursday. Tea, cake and wood working projects. Turners Lane, Off Crays Hill, DE55 1AS. Contact Charlie Parkes 07967 378305

Friday

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 07966 603710. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) alfreton rendezvous group Now meets at the Palmer Morewood Social Club on Hall Street.

Meetings start at 2 pm on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Everyone is welcome. For more info call 01773 834281/747072.

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 shining stars youth group for under 12’s - Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 6:30pm – 8pm every week.

Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information. alfreton model railway’s society club - open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary. arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459.

Saturday

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 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 (cont...)

salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30-12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton Coffee morning last Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12noon. Cakes and goods for sale to raise money for the building fund. Everyone welcome! Contact: Rev Stephen Potter: 01773 811273 email: stephen.potter55@gmail.com

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 Riddings, Colledge Street from 3pm. Call Chris 07738 221330. church of christ sunday service Meets every Sunday at 3pm at Colledge Street, Riddings. Everyone Welcome. table top sales 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 Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 10.30am with ‘Energise’ children’s club. Evening Service @ 5pm 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. 10.45am All Welcome.

Children’s activities during the meeting. Mark Oldershaw 07971547555 snccpastor@gmail.com swanwick Baptist church - Morning worship 10.45am every Sunday.

Occasional 6pm services and other activities are listed on our website www.swanwickbaptist.co.uk or contact Brian on 01773 833109 st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton We warmly welcome you to our services. 9:15am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 10:30am Cafe Church in the Church Hall each week. 4:30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion.

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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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ATTENTION LANDLORDS!

Why it may be illegal to rent out your property from April 2018: Landlords, when preparing your rental property for your new tenant the focus might be on installing a new kitchen, cleaning the carpets or refreshing the bathroom suite. But from 2018 that focus will shift to how energy efficient your property is, if the efficiency rating is to low then you will be banned from granting a tenancy.

The new regulations were first introduced in the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, known as the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, with the aim to improve the energy efficiency of private rented properties across the UK. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, buildings in England or Wales must achieve at least an ‘E’ rating on their Energy Performance Certificate in order for them to be leased or rented.

What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) tell you how energy efficient a building is and give it a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). EPCs let the person who will use the building know how costly it will be to heat and light, and what its carbon dioxide emissions are likely to be. The EPC will also state what the energyefficiency rating could be if improvements are made, and highlights cost-effective ways to achieve a better rating. (Source: Energy Saving Trust) 18

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From 1st April 2018 Landlords will be unable to grant a tenancy, either a new tenancy or renewal, for a property with an EPC rating below E. From 1st April 2020 the minimum rating of E will apply to all existing tenancies.

It will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum E rating and penalties can be imposed, unless there is an applicable exemption i.e. where consent for the upgrade works cannot be obtained, or where the works needed would devalue the property by 5%.

Landlords act now!

Properties with an EPC rating below E are rare, but you should check your EPC now to see your current rating and plan the required improvement works.

If you are a Landlord who is unsure what the current rating of your property is, then email me the postcode and house number to jak@amber-homes.co.uk and I can provide more information.

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HERITAGE DAY & BOOK LAUNCH, Saturday, 23rd September 2017 10am - 4pm at SOMERCOTES VILLAGE HALL, Nottingham Road, Somercotes.

Exhibitions and Displays by many other Local Societies and Groups The Book Launch of an Industrial History of Somercotes, including a history of Riddings Ironworks, Mining Industry, Coal & Iron masters, Textiles, Canal and Railways also includes other industries in the area.

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Jerry Green Dog Rescue, care for and rehome abandoned and unwanted dogs, and will never put a dog to sleep unless it’s health or temperament make this the kindest option. We receive no official funding, or lottery funding and are dependent on donations from the public.

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Rambles with Rafa It’s summertime! So to celebrate we have some summertime specials for you in the next couple of months. We start off with a walk in Ashover that is perfect for enjoying the warmer weather in the Great British countryside. There are some great views on this walk and of course that means some uphill sections but they are well worth the effort! Thanks again to David Hallam of JH Legal who is step-by-step whittling away at his 1000 mile challenge: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/David-Hallam6

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13. Continue for some distance crossing over two wooden footbridges and eventually passing between some houses. Whilst between the houses climb down some steps and then continue straight ahead and steep downhill along a tarmac lane.

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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Since the end of Apartheid and the establishment of a democratic government in the 1990s, South Africa’s borders have opened to a flood of tourists who come to enjoy the country’s stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture.

South Africa’s sense of history is strong, and visitors have the chance to explore important historical attractions ranging from the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, to the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, and Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town.

South Africa is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world: the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has 11 official languages, and its colourful population forms a patchwork of African, Asian and European culture. Whether browsing the Indian markets in Durban, enjoying a shisa nyama (barbecue) in Soweto, or tasting celebrated local varieties at a winery in Stellenbosch, visitors will encounter a warm welcome.

However, the true lure of South Africa lies in its untamed wilderness. Home to the ‘Big Five’ of African wildlife (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino), along with thousands of other species of plants and animals, big game safaris in nature reserves like Kruger Park and Hluhluwe National Park remain among the most popular activities in South Africa.

Best time to visit South Africa

The climate of South Africa varies markedly between regions, making it important for travellers to research the specific regions they are visiting.

Generally, the best time to visit South Africa is late spring (October and November) and early autumn (March and April) to avoid the intense heat of summer and the cold and wet winters in the Cape. However, many tourists relish the hot summer months between December and February.

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Get up close with the Big Five and other wildlife in Kruger National Park.

See Nelson Mandela’s former cell at Robben Island Prison.

Ride the rollercoasters and try your luck at the casino in Gold Reef City.

Take a township tour through Soweto and Alexandra.

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- Go scuba diving in Sodwana Bay. - Ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of Cape Town.

- Go wine tasting in the vineyards in Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands.

- Learn to surf in Coffee Bay. - Face your fears and go shark-cage-diving in Gansbaai.

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Having had feedback from the June edition of Voice Magazine, it appears as if I’m not on my own. Did you know that one lady in our village actually divorced her first husband on the grounds of mental cruelty? Despite repeated warnings, he had continued to replace toilet rolls under... rather than over the holder. All I can say is he got what he deserved!

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- Whilst having a meal, either at home or in a restaurant/café, why do a growing number of ‘diners’ feel the need to constantly refer to their phone/tablet etc? Are they bored? Are they shy? Are they introverted? Are they simply being rude? NB - only one of these suggestions is definitely right.

Introduce a law that states that in a dining situation, all electronic devices must be handed over to the oldest person present for safe keeping. Anyone failing to comply with this legal requirement - and prior to their arrest! - must either a) pay for the meal or b) do the washing up. ~ Someone recently reminded me that Snickers Bars used to be known as Marathon. That got me thinking! Do you know what the following are now known as? As usual, no prizes – just for fun. Datsun, Opal Fruits, Constantinople, The Quarrymen, Brad’s Drink, Bombay, Pete’s Super Submarines, Blue Ribbon Sports, Walker’s Stadium, Northern Rhodesia.

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The tale of two youngsters.

For too long, Nottingham Forest have been run in a shoddy, haphazard way and much to the detriment of their success – or distinct lack of it. It does however, feel like times are changing on the banks of the Trent under the new ownership of Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek shipping magnate and owner of Greek giants Olympiacos who bought the club in May from Kuwaiti flop Fawaz Al Hasawi.

Mark Warburton has been given money to spend and possibly one of the biggest signings the former Rangers boss has made so far this summer was convincing teenage sensation Ben Brereton to pen a new long-term contract. Brereton, just 18, shot to prominence in the second half of the Championship campaign and will be away with the England under-19 squad at the European Championships in Georgia – a mark of his progress in a season that has been a shining light for his club.

Forest may end up selling Brereton at some point – one suspects that if they remain a second tier club in the next two years or so, the financial pressure of not being in the Premier League coupled with Brereton’s own ambitions to play at the highest level may be too much to resist. What convincing him to sign a four-year-deal has done is given Forest some security and means that if they were to sell the former Stoke City frontman, the Reds would at least command a significant fee. There’s a chance, that in order to balance the books that were inherited in such a shoddy state by Marinakis and his team, he may still be sold this summer, though given his new contract it be hugely unlikely.

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Moves to Liverpool, Everton, Arsenal and more were mooted for the left-footed England under-21 man, so it feels a move, with all due respect, to Watford is a step down from what Hughes could have expected a year ago, even despite a season ravaged by injury.

It is however, a sign of the times that for the majority of clubs in the second tier who don’t have the utterly absurd top flight parachute payments like Sunderland or Aston Villa, selling a player every now and then is a must. A necessity to bridge the funding gap and enable the club to strengthen in other areas.

Forest themselves know all about the perils of falling foul of Financial Fair Play (FFP), having gone into a transfer embargo for a refusal to fall within the rules.

What we think of FFP is largely irrelevant in the sense that it is here to stay for now and those rules set by the Football League must be adhered to.

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