Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition - September 2017

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Editor’s Message So, summers gone... Well not quite yet and there’s still the hope of an Indian Summer; with lots of fun events coming up let’s keep our fingers crossed! Here at Voice HQ our thoughts begin to turn to the next set of holidays, with Halloween and Guy Fawkes night in our October edition and our bumper Christmas magazine just 2 editions away. So, if you have an event coming up or you want to promote your business during this busy period please get in touch as early as possible to make sure we can get you booked in.

On a personal note, I’ve been a bit of a culture vulture this month with trips to see the Chapterhouse Theatre Company (see my review inside for more). I’d just like to say a special thankyou to the very kind woman at the Wind in the Willows who lent us some chairs to sit on. Things were starting to go a bit numb and it would have been a shame to let my lack of foresight ruin an otherwise very enjoyable evening. I’m a big fan of ‘random acts of kindness’ so I will be looking to pay it forward myself in the future.

I’d like to thank everyone who has been sending in updates for the out and about this month. A lot of clubs make changes to their regular meetings this time of year so please email us with any alterations so we can let everyone know.

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AN INVITATION FROM SWANWICK We at Swanwick St. Andrew’s Church invite children of all ages and their parents/carers to our family-friendly services this autumn SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10th – 4-5pm CROSSROADS - an hour of craft, story and song with the theme “Hidden Treasures”

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17th – 9.45–10.15 EARLY BIRDS - Building houses - shall we build them on rock or sand ?

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Things to do Sight Support Concert

Two of Derbyshire’s finest choirs are performing at a special concert to raise funds for a county charity which helps adults and children cope with sight loss. Songs for Sight takes place at Queen’s Hall, Derby, on Friday 29th September and features Bel Canto, a male voice chorus, and Ignite UK, a women’s four-part acapella harmony chorus. The event is raising money for Sight Support Derbyshire, which provides practical, emotional and social help for local blind and partially sighted people.

the show starts at 7.30pm.

tickets are £10

at www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/events (booking fee applies), or by contacting sight support Derbyshire on 01332 292262 between 10am and 2pm, Mon to Thurs email fundraising@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

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.

Stonebroom Community Centre, Quarry Lane, Stonebroom DE55 6LJ

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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 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 Going for over 70 years. New members welcome. 7-9pm at the Genesis Centre, King Street, Alfreton. Call Carol for more info on 01773 603707. 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

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Thursday (cont...) 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 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. 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

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Chapterhouse Theatre Company This month we were lucky enough to get to see two of recent productions, Pride and Prejudice at the Pavilion Arts Centre in Buxton and Wind in the Willows at Bolsover Castle. Whilst they were very different, both were fantastic! Pride and Prejudice was a delight, cleverly conceived and superbly acted, whilst Wind in the Willows enchanted and amused in equal measure.

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With their summer season coming to an end the next opportunity to see them is A Christmas Carol at the Pavilion Arts Centre in Buxton on Thursday 23rd November at 7:30pm.

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Buy to let area guide: Belper “Belper is a property micro-market, bucking the slow down trend” – Zoopla Our area guides have been created to help buy to let investors who are considering purchasing residential properties in the Amber Valley area. In this article we will focus on Belper.

Information about Belper Situated 7 miles north of Derby is the popular town of Belper, it has an estimated population of 21,823 (Census 2011).

The town has a rich industrial history and forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, its other attractions include award winning high streets and tranquil river gardens. These attractions and many more have been a pull for tourists and house hunters for years.

Market Trends In a time when the British property market is slowing down and property prices are not rising as much as previous years, Belper has been recognised as a ‘micro-market’ which does not follow the national trend.

A study by Zoopla (UK property resource) highlighted that as of June 2017 the average British property price had risen in value by £3039 since the start of the year. Compared to the same study in June 2016 which reported the average property price had risen by £13,852 for the first 6 months of the year.

However, Zoopla highlighted Belper as the best performing British town for increase in property value. Where other towns had seen a slow rise in property prices, the average property price in Belper has increased in value by £16,597 since the start of the year. This is a 7.43% increase, higher than the national average of 1.1%.

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Average Rental Prices in Belper With already such an increase in property value, investors may consider themselves late to the party to buy in Belper, however, if you’re considering buying then you may want to know what rental return you could expect to achieve.

The tables below will provide an indication of the average rental prices specific to property type and the number of bedrooms for properties in Belper: House Type

Average Rental Price PCM

Number of Bedrooms

Average Rental Price PCM

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£541.00

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£591.96

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£528.60

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£463.71

Figures taken from Rightmove – Asking rents for Belper properties advertised between July 15 – July 17

What and Where to buy in Belper?

Belper has a varied housing stock including a mix of older stone built properties and more modern developments. When compiling the average rental prices, I noticed that the age of a property can cause a big difference in the rental prices that can achieved for the same house type.

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Mike’s Musings I’m starting to worry about Mike’s neighbours. When they’re not oversharing about operations they’re plotting mass murder and recruiting children to help! I am with Mike on the Americanisms though. The ones that get me are the unnecessary words, such as saying “already” or “period” at the end of a sentence. Still it could be worse they could start doing it with all punctuation then we’d have colons to deal with as well!

So until next time… hv a ns day

Parts 6 & 7 of ‘Things that annoy all decent minded people’’ well…….me at least

It seems as if last month’s proposed solution to the problem of ‘middle lane hoggers’ has more support than I imagined. I’m especially grateful to one neighbour who suggested an alternative solution which would not only have the desired effect, but would also be a lot of fun to operate.

Her idea was to have installed in the middle lane of all motorways, a concealed inflatable contraption containing the message ‘Move Over’. Once a week, local schoolchildren would be invited to take part in a competition whereby, under supervision, they would congregate on a bridge and using hand/eye co-ordination attempt to activate these. It would be a bit like a computer game, but with real life consequences, and the winner would be the child who gets most drivers to move back into the left hand lane. OK – it may be just a little bit silly but… it didn’t feel right to tell her that. ~ Part 6 - I predict that text speak, if it is allowed to continue, could bring about the end of civilisation. To those of you – admittedly not very many - who every year send a text on my birthday saying “Hi Mike - I think U R gr8,” this might seem strange. Well to cut a long story short, just think how the man in charge of North Korean nuclear bomb installations, might misinterpret the following message from his

wife about his journey home “No trams 2day – Xpress but on time.” OK – it’s a bit far-fetched, but you get the message.

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Install in all electronic communication devices an app that decodes and translates the gibberish entered at one end to meaningful Queen’s English at the other.

Part 7 - Americanisation of our country. Just

think – how do YOU pronounce schedule?

Why are we starting to use the American method of denoting calendar dates?

For example why does 4th August 2017 (04/08/17) become 8th April (08/04/17) in the States? Why have we succumbed to Black Friday, Trick ‘n Treating, cup-cakes, allowed Mel Gibson to play William Wallace etc. We can’t blame it all on Donald Trump.

Solution – if I had my way!

Provide extra funding for schools in this country to ensure that all children are taught how to speak proper English words and phrases like ‘overear’, ‘nowt’ and ‘gerronwiet’ ~ Talking of America, for this month’s little quiz see if you can name the ten largest, in terms of geographical area, of the 50 US States.

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Alaska, Texas, California, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Wyoming

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post The transfer window. Love it or hate it, like many football fans I spend the summer months frantically checking the news and social media to find out the latest developments, hoping my club will that crucial signing. It’s a welcome distraction when there’s no international tournaments worth watching, but when the games start wouldn’t it be nice to forget all about transfers and just focus on the footy? Maybe a bit of common-sense might be finally being shown by the powers that be.

Here’s our Barry’s take on it…

There are many things to thank FIFA for, and the current transfer window system is one of those. Having been introduced at the start of the 2002/2003 season, clubs have since been restricted to only completing purchases of players at certain times of the season.

For the month of January and then between July 1 and August 31, clubs are currently permitted to make signings during those established periods, but it looks like that could be changing.

For many of us, it’s probably appeared daft that you’d have the transfer window closing after the season has begun and finally, the powers that be are looking to change it and have it closed prior to the campaign beginning.

The Premier League are to discuss the radical changes to the system at their next board meeting (later in September), while the Football League are set to follow suit. There is however, one problem that yours truly foresees. And that’s the line in the Premier League statement that suggests bringing it forward to the week before the big August kick-off.

Now, unless I’m missing something, the Football League, 72 clubs and all, will have something to say about the closure of the transfer window being on the same weekend as they start their campaign begins. It was bad enough that the window closed on January 31 this year, the same night as a full round of Championship games which made things very difficult.

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The Premier League has to find a way to make the system work, though not at the expense of the other clubs that form the bedrock of English football. I highly doubt we’d find ourselves in a situation whereby the top flight and Football League have two different dates, simply because it wouldn’t be practical nor would Sky Sports, who revel in the deadline day shenanigans, be happy about having two separate days to broadcast across, when they’ve barely got enough content to fill one.

It’s a positive step forward, to look at moving the transfer window but there has to be a concern that the Premier League will try and railroad its way through.

A sensible way forward would be to open it earlier than July 1, maybe bring it forward to June 1, in the immediate aftermath of the season finishing, as many clubs conduct business in the summer anyway, prior to it being officially open, and then close it on August 1. That would then give Football League clubs a few days to then focus on the opening weekend, and Premier League outfits the chance to spend a full week preparing for their new campaign.

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