Alfreton & Villages Edition - August 2017

Alfreton & Villages

August ‘17

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Editor’s Message I’m a little worried… My friend Terry of the Alfreton Ramblers seems to have picked up the gauntlet on my ‘world’s fastest’ zip world challenge. Unfortunately, at the time of going to press Terry was texting me from a thunderstorm in the middle of Snowdon National Park. I hope you made it back Terry!

Don’t forget to mention the ‘Voice’ when you use any of the companies in this magazine

Hopefully Terry’s thunderstorm is not portentous of the weather as there are lots of fantastic events coming up.

Don’t forget that if you are part of a registered charity and you have an event coming up we can provide you with a heavily discounted ‘community rate’ so that we can help these deserving causes get their ‘Voice’ heard.

Our summertime specials continue in the Rafa’s Ramble this month with a wonderful walk around Bakewell in the Peak District. For all those that don’t know we now have a sister magazine the ‘Rural Voice’ that goes out to 10,000 homes in this area. It’s been hard work getting the magazine set up – not least as we have been hand delivering a lot of magazines ourselves as we get the distribution up and running. As a result I now have calf muscles like Popeye’s thanks to all the hills! Still at least the views are good.

Thanks again for all your support. The Voice is your community magazine and we really appreciate all the contributions, feedback, goodwill and especially when you mention to our advertisers that you saw them ‘in the Voice’.

Happy Reading,

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Emily To advertise contact...

Emily on: 01773 549 035 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:

September Edition – 4th August

October Edition – 1st September

Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 homes in Alfreton and surrounding villages. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Voice Magazines Ltd 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.

Voice Magazines Limited, 40 High Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire. DE55 2BP. Registered in England & Wales No: 10550557

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Things to do Hilcote Duck Day

Fun Dog Show

Saturday August 12th starting at 12noon until 5pm

11am to 4pm, Sunday 27th August

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)

at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Blidworth, NG21 0PG. Raise money for a great cause whilst having a fab time with your dog!

Loads of categories from waggiest tail to cheeky charmer with rosettes for the winners!

Free entry, Everyone Welcome For more information, contact Mrs J Jones on 01773 860552

ChaRity event in aid of maCmillan CanCeR CaRe ChesteRfield Saturday 16th September from 11am to 2pm

Come and support Stonebroom Lades Generation Group as they raise money for a fantastic cause. There will be tea, coffee, cakes, bottle tombola and a raffle.

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Things to do TEXTILE WORKSHOPS AT HOMESFORD COTTAGE TEAROOMS To book call Rebecca on 07816 178296 or message Crafted By Kittens on Facebook

1st – 3rd September

Applique Lampshade

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Learn to Crochet

Wed 23rd Aug 10am to 2:30pm - £30 including lunch and materials – Learn how to create chains, forma granny square before moving onto a variety of stitches & techniques.

Amigurumi

Thurs 24th Aug 6pm to 9pm - £20 including refreshments and materials – Continuing from the beginner crochet workshop, learn to create 3D figures and toys.

Whether it’s the fantastic shopping and food village, the fascinating displays in the Showground, the inspiration gained from Celebrity chefs in the cookery theatre or the range of spectacular entertainment in the Grand Ring there really is something for everyone and lots of it at this year’s show.

Visit www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk for tickets and info.

The Big Derbyshire Food Festival Shipley Country Park – 10:30am – 4:30pm, 3 rd September

Fantastic foodie day out for all the family. Delicious street food stalls, a fabulous craft marquee with lots of unique gifts for sale, children’s entertainment and live music throughout the day.

For info visit: www.madhattersevents.com/the-big-derbyshire-food-festival Free entry. Parking charges apply.

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Vegetable & Flower Show - Members Only Craft & Domestic Show Classes - Open to the Public Download a show schedule at: https://devonshireallotmentsassociation.wordpress.com/ • Scarecrow and Tallest Sunflower Competitions • Real Ale Bar • Hot & Cold Food Bar by Yummy Yummies • Archery Demonstration and Have-A-Go with the Greenwood Archers • Music by The Strangers (60’s band still going strong) • Tombola • Hook-A-Duck • Bric-A-Brac

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NEW ACADEMY FOR 850 STUDENTS AGED 11-19 The new David Nieper Academy is one of Derbyshire’s most ambitious and innovative academies. This year our school started a new chapter with a new name, a new sponsor, a brand new £15 million academy building and a smart new uniform subsidised by our sponsor, with parents only required to make a £10 contribution.

The addition of a Sixth Form Business and Enterprise Centre opening in September, offers our 16+ students the opportunity to take a business-focused qualification which has the potential to open doors in a variety of career paths.

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Slimming World Recipe Chipotle Steak with Sweet Potato Chips Don’t you just love sweet potato chips?! And the fact that they are a Free Food on Slimming World makes them taste all the better! This is a proper mouth-watering feast, continuing our series of summertime specials – Enjoy!

Method: 1. Cook the sweet potato chips in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water over a high heat for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Drain well and tip into a bowl then toss with a little seasoning and spray with low calorie cooking spray.

2. Put the red pepper and sweetcorn in another bowl, spray with low calorie cooking spray and set aside.

3. Mix the chipotle powder, paprika and garlic salt in a small bowl. Spray the steak on both sides with low calorie cooking spray and rub with the chipotle mixture to coat.

4. Place a large non-stick griddle pan over a high heat. When smoking hot, add the steak, red pepper and sweetcorn and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the steak and peppers over and shake the pan to move the sweetcorn.

5. Add the sweet potato chips and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, turning the vegetables frequently. Remove the steak from the pan and leave to rest for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the lime juice over the vegetables and shake the pan to coat well.

6. Put the steak and all the vegetables on a plate, scatter over the coriander and serve hot with a lime wedge.

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Serves 1 Ready in: 30 mins Syns per serving: FREE

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into chips • salt and freshly ground black pepper • low calorie cooking spray • 1 small red pepper, deseeded and cut into wedges • 8 baby sweetcorn • large pinch of chipotle chilli powder or flakes (see tip) • large pinch of paprika • pinch of garlic salt • 1 lean beef steak such as fillet or sirloin, visible fat removed • juice of ½ lime, plus a wedge to serve • small handful of roughly chopped fresh coriander

If you have a recipe that you’d like to share then please send it to: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

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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.

Riddings Ironworks

Cotes Park Colliery

Aertex Factory

Members of the Oakes family

Railway Coal Train

Erewash Canal

Please bring along any photographs, letters, documents or anything that will help us retain our heritage for others to enjoy.

With your permission, all material, can be copied and returned.

Light refreshments are available on the day at a reasonable charge.

Cotes Park Industrial Estate

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Book Review

Neil Gaiman has an amazing imagination. He writes fantasy; dark stories which are like fairytales with a good dose of realism, sweet and sour and full of demons and angels – or in the case of his novel American Gods; gods.

American Gods is part of a quartet written more than 15 years ago, but it was recently turned into a well sold TV video series which is why it’s started appearing in bookstores again. It’s a timeless story and like the best fantasy or horror it transcends the years.

Gaiman himself describes the book as big (650 pages) and odd - a description you can’t disagree with. His America is a totally engrossing world made up of ordinary folk. But it is also driven by the remnants of the beliefs and gods brought to the new land by centuries of immigrants and which they largely abandoned once they found the new religion of things they could make and buy.

If it sounds weird, it is a bit, but it’s grounded in the reality of a man named Shadow who is left without roots or hope after he is released from prison when his wife is killed in a car crash. He is offered a job by a stranger who has great charm but also seems to know far more than seems possible about quite a lot of things.

Shadow soon finds out that there is quite a lot going on under the surface of everyday life in downtown America.

Gaiman is an Englishman, now living in America and has won many awards.

He’s collaborated with authors such as Terry Pratchett and has also written for TV and for children. American Gods is a dazzling piece of writing and definitely worth exploring.

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Rambles with Rafa We continue our summertime specials by heading up into the Peak District for a fantastic walk that takes in some of the best of the gorgeous countryside on offer. Bakewell offers a perfect mid walk stop, whether it’s a picnic, pub lunch, or even a cheeky Bakewell tart! Due to the nature of the walk there may be some farm animals on the route so please follow the Countryside Code to protect yourselves and the countryside.

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10 mile circular walk from Rowsley to Bakewell

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Standing on Church Lane with the church on your right hand side walk along the road, going uphill. Eventually the road turns into a lane. Continue, going uphill, for quite some distance until passing through a gap adjacent to a large metal gate. Continue ahead and after a very short distance pass a ‘public bridleway’ sign post on your right.

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Immediately after the gate ignore the lane straight ahead and turn right along a lane heading downhill. After a very short distance ignore the footpath off to the right going uphill and continue downhill along the lane.

After some distance pass through a large metal gate to continue along the lane. Further along pass through another large metal gate, through a farmyard with farm buildings on both sides and through another large metal gate.

Continue along the lane passing through more large metal gates as you go. Eventually you will pass under an arch shape bridge and the lane becomes a road. Continue along the road for a long distance to begin to enter into Bakewell Town.

After passing a large car park on your left you will reach a T junction of roads. Turn left and then after staying to the left of a war memorial turn left again to cross over a river bridge.

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Continue uphill along the footpath to climb some steps, then passing a cemetery on your right. At the top of the hill and at a T junction of footpaths turn left. After a short distance pass by 2 large metal gates. Continue to cross a field keeping a stone wall and a fence on your left. Pass through a metal swing gate and continue with a wall on both sides.

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Cross a field and then pass through a metal swing gate. Then continue steeply uphill and cross another field to pass through a wooden swing gate and continue to cross another field passing a telegraph pole.

At the far side of this field pass through a gap in a wall and continue diagonal right heading for the top corner of the field to pass through a metal swing gate onto a road.

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Pass through two more large wooden gates, a car park on your right to reach a road. Turn left for some distance. Just after passing a road sign reading ‘Haddon Hall car park 300yds’, at a gap in the wall turn right to climb over a stone wall to join a signposted footpath.

Continue along the footpath to cross over a river bridge and continue, until eventually walking along the path with the river on your left. Continue for some distance until reaching a tarmac lane.

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Cross the field uphill with a metal fence on your right to pass through a wooden gate at the top of the hill. Continue ahead with a metal fence on your right until passing through the wooden gate, then bear immediately left and gently uphill with a hedge on both sides.

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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.

We run five centres in the east of England, including your nearest one in Nottinghamshire at Warsop Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0PG. We are open 1:30pm to 4:00pm every day except Wednesday.

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3 years Old Greyhound Freddy is very friendly and is great with people. He is not used to children however he would be fine be around older confident children. Freddy is fine with other dogs and travels well in the car. Freddy loves to have zoomies in an enclosed area and is very affectionate. Greyhounds make lovely pets even when they have been used for racing. They cannot live with small furries and Freddy has not lived in a house before. He will need to be introduced to all domestic things such as hoovers, stairs, carpet etc.

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10 years Crossbreed I was found wandering the streets and brought here to Jerry Green Dog Rescue where I have a warm comfy bed, yummy food, and lots of cuddles from the team here but I still dream of finding my forever home.

If you’re looking for an older, yet active chap please consider me, I really don’t act my age by any means. I still enjoy a good walk and playing with my toys. Then we can cuddle up together whilst watching your favourite TV program.

I have met lots of new human friends while being at Jerry Green and enjoy being in their company. Everyone always says nice things about me. With my new friends we play fetch and they take me for nice walks. They say I walk really nicely on the lead making me really easy to manage. I do like walking with other dogs however I like to have all the attention so a home as an only pet would be ideal.

I am deaf and partially sighted so it might be better if I lived in a home with older children who could understand this.

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Please come and meet me and I know that you will fall in love me. I look forward to seeing you very soon.

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Out & About

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

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. alfreton Badminton club (reasonable standard preferred) At Frederick Gent School, Mansfield Rd, South Normanton, DE55 2ER, 6pm – 8pm.

Contact Andy on 07810 431599

Wednesday

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 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.

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.

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

stonebroom methodist male Voice choir The Choir sings Christian music and practice is held at Stonebroom Methodist Church at 7:30pm, typically twice a month. Please contact 01773 834965 for more information.

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.

Tuesday

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

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.

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.

little ones group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm to 3pm. Contact 01629 533066

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

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 Joy - Marie Cooper 07563 770429.

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. Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 South Wingfield W.I. We meet on the 1st Tues each month (except Aug) at 7:45pm in the church hall, South Wingfield DE55 7NY, Contact 01773 778493

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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

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

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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 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 Breastfeeding group The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 12:30 – 2:30pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735. 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 newton toddler group 1pm until 3pm (term time only) in Newton Community Centre.

Contact Kathryn on 01773 872031 for more information. alfreton and district men’s probus club For retired men, meeting for lunch, convivial conversation, and an occasional guest speaker on the first Thursday of each month at The Hilcote Country Club. New members wanted. Anyone interested, contact Tony Hopkins - 01773 873143 or Roy Garrett - 01773 811259 carry-together sling library The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 1pm – 2:30pm (every other week). www.facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary

Friday

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

Saturday (cont...) 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

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 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 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 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.

Stephen Potter 01773 811273 or stephen.potter55@gmail.com

Other

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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Mandy’s Travel Page

Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor based in Alfreton Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sites than any other country – 50 of them, in fact. When you add to this Italy’s astounding regional diversity, beautiful countryside, sunny beaches, fabulous shopping and fashion, and its incredible food and drink, we can’t understand why we aren’t there already!

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• Although the city of Rome was founded in 753 BC, Italy did not become a united country until 1861.

• Italy has over 3,000 museums and the highest number of cultural sites recognized by UNESCO World Heritage.

• The Italian peninsula is home to two micro states, San Marino and the Vatican City.

• Italy is home to three of the largest Cathedrals in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Duomo in Milan and the Duomo in Florence (St. Paul’s in London sneaks in to take second place).

• It is also home to three active volcanoes: Mount Etna, Stromboli and Mount Vesuvius.

Mount Vesuvius last erupted in 1944, but Stromboli and Mount Etna have erupted more recently – Sicily’s Mount Etna is Europe’s largest and most active volcano.

• Italy’s capital, Rome, is famously built on seven hills: Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal, and Viminal.

Sights to see in Italy • Rome’s heritage is incredible – don’t miss the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Parco degli Acquedotti or the Pantheon. Villa Medici has spectacular gardens and St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums are also unmissable.

• Florence is home to some of the world’s top art museums. The Uffizi Gallery houses some of the most important works of the Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Titian. Meanwhile, Galleria dell’ Accademia is home to Michelangelo’s David.

• Another of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites is the beautiful Medieval Tuscan hill town, which featured in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. Siena’s main square, the 13th century Piazza del Campo, hosts the bareback horse race that featured in the film, the Palio di Siena, twice every summer.

• Pisa is a beautiful town to explore on foot, and the sites are close enough to see in one day, including the obligatory half-hour posing in front of the leaning tower to get “that” photo – but are you pushing it over or holding it up?

• Enjoy a pizza in the town that claims its invention – Naples. Then, explore the vast and nearby archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Buried in metres of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, these towns offer an unforgettable glimpse into life 2,000 years ago.

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Mike’s Musings Poor Mike – all he wants is a little understanding in this cruel world. I wouldn’t hold your breath! I have one of those cars that Mike talks about – with the automatic windscreen wipers and lights, so I assume when someone flashes me they’re just being friendly – If only the car told me which lane I should be in on the motorway ;)

Parts 5 of ‘Things that annoy all decent minded people’’ well…….me at least

Until the July edition of Voice was distributed, I thought I was the only man round these parts to have bravely undergone the ‘snip’ without so much as a ‘pat on the back’ from the missus. However, judging by the number of blokes who’ve stopped me on the street to relay graphic details of their own traumatic experiences, I am far from alone. In almost every case they had been instructed to have this done by ‘her indoors’ with a veiled threat of ‘or else!’ I’ll leave you to work out what that might have meant.

I may be wasting my time here, but my message to ladies everywhere is that all we blokes expect is a little bit of sympathy and understanding for the ordeal that almost invariably you have insisted we go through.

Here’s the next thing that ‘gets my goat’ ~ Part 5 - For years now I have ‘flashed’ at regular intervals. My wife is well aware of this and were she a Grumpy Grandma would probably include this as a key irritant on her own list.

If the weather is inclement, or when dawn is breaking or twilight descending, I regularly flash drivers of vehicles who have forgotten to switch on their lights. I also indicate to overtaking drivers on the motorway - with a quick flash - that it is safe for them to pull back into the inside lane. Despite providing this public service I cannot understand why I’m regularly ignored... although I accept that you may be able to enlighten me.

Solution – if I had my way!

Make it mandatory for car manufacturers to incorporate a feature which automatically switches on headlights whenever a) the wipers are activated or b) general visibility falls below a minimum level. I’m not sure, and I apologise in advance for my ignorance, but I think some cars may already have this as standard.

Secondly, create a roving squad of Capital Punishment proponents who once a week, turn up unannounced at a suitable motorway location. Ensuring a highly visible presence and using the very best of military hardware, they exterminate every tenth middle lane hogger. It won’t take long for this very reasonable action to bring an end to this most irritating of selfish driving practices…… especially amongst the nine who realise they have just had a narrow escape. ~ Having mentioned motorways, how well do you know the service stations of the UK? We’re about to find out, as for this month’s little fun quiz, can you identify on which of our motorways, the following can be found?

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post Yet another mega-money transfer but it’s the fans I feel for. They buy their season tickets and sing songs for their heroes only see them sold for a sum of money that exceeds most lottery wins. I keep hearing that the transfer market ‘has gone mad’. Which I suppose is a bit like ‘the worlds gone mad’ or ‘elf and safety gone mad’ and it makes me wonder how we know what’s sane anymore.

Fortunately we have our Barry to keep us right…

Selling your leading goalscorer with just three weeks until the new Championship season gets underway isn’t quite how Mark Warburton will have envisaged his pre-season preparations.

The Nottingham Forest boss allowed Britt Assombalonga to move to the Reds’ Championship rivals Middlesbrough in a deal worth £15 million. Assombalonga is a rare breed and will be a big loss to Forest, of that, there is no doubt. The 24-year-old DR Congo star netted 14 times in a campaign of struggle at the City Ground last term and but for that collection of strikes Forest would be kicking off their season in League One. Strikers that have a natural instinct to score goals don’t come round too often and when they do, they cost a lot of money. Forest paid Peterborough a club record £5.5 million three years ago, and have now received a record transfer fee from Boro. This isn’t a sale that Forest had to push through, they were not under any financial pressure from new owner Evangelos Marinakis to let one of their key men leave the club, its one they were happy to initiate.

Assombalonga recently changed his agent – to Michael Jarman. A man who had been hanging around previous owner Fawaz Al Hasawi like the proverbial bad smell. Jarman was one of too many hangers on that attached themselves to a naive and beleaguered Kuwaiti, during a time when Al Hasawi was clinging on to power, for what felt like their own gain - when the end was nigh. I’m not suggesting that Jarman encouraged Assombalonga to want to leave Forest, but he’s employed by a player to get him more money

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and at Boro, with a potential £60,000 a week contract on the table, he’s done just that.

Had Assombalonga remained with his previous advisor, things may well have been very different, though Warburton didn’t stand in his way – that was telling.

This was however, a sale on Forest’s terms. The Reds hierarchy wanted him to go to a Premier League club and not a rival and that won’t come as much of a surprise. Given Assombalonga’s recent injury problems, and in fairness to him, with the horrendous knee problem he suffered – it would have been one to end a career not too long ago, it wasn’t a surprise that top flight clubs were not prepared to meet Forest’s valuation.

Premier League clubs as a general rule don’t like to take risks on British talent that costs money if there are any injuries doubts surrounding them.

Burnley would have had to fork out £15 million for a player that has history of suffering a catastrophic knee injury, it’s different in the Championship – Garry Monk rolled the dice and took the risk. Boro, albeit a league rival, activated Forest’s buy-out clause and the deal was done.

The Reds were in control of the move, though.

They got the figure they wanted and that money will be used to bridge the funding gap left by the previous owner, ensuring Forest fall within Financial Fair Play (FFP) guidelines, while also allowing Mark Warburton to invest in his squad.

Times are changing at Forest and for once, you feel the club actually have a plan of how they are to move forward.

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