Broadmeadows, South Normanton,Blackwell, Newton & Hilcote - Christmas Edition 2017

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Editor’s Message IT’S CCCHHHRRRIIISSSTTTMMMAAASSS!!! Well maybe not quite yet, but it soon will be and I’m mega excited. I love this time of year from the twelve drummers right through to the partridge and I’ll be making the most of it by visiting as many of the fantastic Christmas events, fairs and markets as I can.

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Speaking of which, congratulations to our competition winners, who will be enjoying the delights of the NEC Festive Gift Fair. We attend the gift fair every year and I’m sure they had a fabulous time and picked up tonnes of bargains. But, if you couldn’t make it yourselves this year, worry not, there are plenty more great opportunities to find the perfect pressies if you check out the Things To Do section for some great ideas.

I also wanted to say a pre-emptive ‘congratulations’ to David of JH Legal, on his #1000 miles challenge. It’s been a long haul for David who has braved a range of farmyard beasts and intemperate weather as well as a twisted ankle to notch over 90 miles a month and (all being well) complete the challenge a month early! Well done David! Remember, he has been raising money for a very good cause - the John Eastwood Hospice. So, if you want to show your appreciation for the fantastic walks he provides, month after month, please give generously at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/David-Hallam6 Next time we speak it will be 2018. It’s been an interesting year, to say the least and 2018 promises to be just as eventful, although whether that’s a good thing or not will remain to be seen! Here at the Voice magazines we’re very excited about 2018, we have big plans for next year so watch this space…

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Things to do AlfretoN & DiStriCt rAmblerS Club Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

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

Alfreton rotAry ChristmAs events Charity Carol Concert at St Andrews Church

Swanwick. 18th December. 7pm. £5 per ticket Available on the door or in advance Contact 01773 833391 or collect from Iansprint, Nottingham Road, Alfreton.

Santa and Sleigh 24th November 11am – 5pm On the site between Iceland and B&M Bargains, Alfreton. All proceeds to local charities.

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5 th Nov – Northwood 19 th Nov – Cromford 3 rd Dec – Shirley Park 14 th Jan 2018 – TBA

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

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5 th oct – TBC 2 nd Nov – TBA 7 th Dec – Nutbrook Trail 4 th Jan 2018 – Hardwick Park

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Things to do Somercotes St Thomas Church Christmas Fayre

from 10am on Saturday 2nd December at the Parish Hall, adjacent to the church There will be numerous stalls including cakes, jam preserves, bric-a-brac, bottle stall, tombola, raffle and plenty more.

Coffee and Tea available. Lunches will be served in the lounge from 11.30am and will include Meat and Potato Pie, and Home-Made Trifle.

Everyone is welcome, we are sure you will enjoy the visit, which is for a good cause, and entry is free to all.

Matlock Victorian Christmas Market

Newton Methodist Church Christmas Events XmAS fAir - Saturday 2nd December, 10-12am Free entry. Stalls, cakes, tombola, raffle and a special visit from Santa!

CArolS & reADiNgS - Newton Methodist Church Sunday 24th December – 5:45pm

Oh DiCkenS! iT’S ChriSTmaS aT ChaTSwOrTh hOuSe

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Decorated throughout with scenes from the novels and featuring actors portraying some of Dickens most famous characters this looks to be a real treat. 11th November 2017 to 7th January 2018, 11am to 5.30pm. (Closed 24th – 26th December and 1st January).

Ticket prices depend on date. For more information visit: www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas-dickens/

Over 170 stalls in two large marques along with Santa’s grotto. There will be entertainment throughout.

Saturday is Santa’s Christmas Parade (4.15pm) and the Celebrity light switch on (4.45pm) and Sunday features a spectacular In addition, the ChaTSwOrTh ChriSTmaS markeT firework display (5.15pm) will be running from 17th – 5th December. With over 100 stalls, live Held on Hall Leys Park on Friday 1st (10am to 6pm) to Sunday 3rd music and food and drink concessions. 10am to 5pm Mon-Fri, AVVM1228 (Alfreton H Advert).pdf 1 29/10/2017 01:29 December. Lights Times vary.

10am to 6pm Sat & Sun. Free event but parking fees apply.

For more information visit: www.matlock.gov.uk/annual-events/ For more info visit: victorian-matlock-christmas-weekend-and-markets/ www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas-market/

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENT

At Alfreton House SATURDAY 25 November 2017 1pm - 7pm ON THE STAGE Santa’s Wonderland 1pm - 7pm Santa’s Grotto Brass Band • Elf Antics £2.00 entry Choir • Made Music Sleigh and Donkeys Magician

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Community Meeting to be held at Newton Primary School

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At this meeting we will be looking at Community Speedwatch and how it can help. Our neighbourhood police will attend to support and advise us.

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Slimming World Recipe Classic Cheese & Onion Pie This month we have the perfect comfort food for the cold weather. A real treat and really easy to prepare and because it’s Slimming World it’s super satisfying. Enjoy!

Method:

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover well. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until tender when pierced with a skewer, about 20-25 minutes.

2. Meanwhile boil the carrots and green beans in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and stir-fry for 10-12 minutes or until softened.

4. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°F/Gas 6. Spray a medium-sized pie dish with low calorie cooking spray.

5. Drain the potatoes and mash until smooth, using a potato ricer if you have one.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, dried parsley and cottage cheese. Add to the potatoes, stir to mix well and season to taste. Add the reserved vegetables and onion mixture to the potatoes and stir well again.

7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle over the cheese and bake for about 35-45 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Serves 4 Ready in: 2 hours Syns per serving: 4 ½

Ingredients:

• 600g potatoes (Desirée or Maris Piper), peeled and roughly chopped • 200g carrots, peeled and finely diced • 100g green beans, trimmed and finely diced • Low calorie cooking spray • 3 large onions, peeled & finely diced • 3 large eggs • 4 tsp dried parsley • 200g fat free cottage cheese with onions and chives • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 110g reduced fat Cheddar cheese, grated • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

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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. 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. music and rhyme time (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA £1.50 newton & district – oap club 7 - 9pm in Newton Community Centre for an evening of musical entertainment for further details. Contact Mel Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base youth club School years 6 to 8. 5-7pm at The Base, South Normanton. Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground. Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

Tuesday

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. Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 messy kidz St Helens Church, Church Street East, Pinxton, 4-6pm, £2 (snacks and drinks included) Email: messykidzpinxton@gmail.com or contact Zynell Callaghan 07866 029978 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.

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Tuesday (cont...) new sensory play (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA, £1.50 mini roarer’s toddler group - 9:45 – 11:15 Term Time only.

Ages 3 and under. Cost: £1.50 per child (extra children 50p per child). The adult will receive a hot drink on arrival and a small snack for the child. Please ensure you bring a drink along for you child (children). J28 Church. The Common, South Normanton.

DE55 2EP. Contact 01773 810410 for more info. the Base girls night School years 7 to 11. 5-7pm at The Base South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

Wednesday

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 illnesses including asthma and COPD and supporters of sufferers. Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton.

Contact Ros on 01773 831990 for more information. 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 messy play (15 months – 3 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 10:30am, £2.00 newton methodist church – afternoon teas 2nd Wednesday of the month 2 - 4pm. newton methodist church – lunch & matinee Last Wednesday of the month, 12.30 pm, £6.50 2 course lunch and film includes tea & coffee. Contact Ros Davey on 01773873241 or Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base lads night School years 7 to 11. 5.30 - 7.30pm at The Base South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

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Thursday

top tots Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Fun play session with arts, crafts and song time aimed at children ages 1-3 years. Contact - 01629 533066 child Health clinic Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1pm - 2.30pm. Come and have your baby weighed and see someone from the health team. Contact - 01629 533066 stay and play Pinxton Youth Centre, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 10am - 11.30am. Age 0 - 4 years. Stay and play with your child and meet new parents.

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. 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 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 newton toddler group 1pm until 3pm (term time only) in Newton Community Centre.

Contact Kathryn on 01773 872031 for more information. alfreton cyclists touring club Beginners cycling . Meet 7.00 pm , Gloves Lane , Blackwell , from May to the end of August. Cycle rides to suit everybody ,split into groups and distance according to ability and fitness.

Mainly cycle trails Ring 0771 9933 824 for more information. carry-together sling library The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 1pm – 2:30pm (every other week). www.facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat Every Thursday 10 - 11.30 am the Base pinxton School Years 6 - 11. 6 - 7.30pm at Pinxton Youth Centre.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

Friday tiny & toddlers Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 9am - 11am. Age 0-3 yrs 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 club nights. 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. toddler group (0-4 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 11:15am, £1.50

Saturday

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. There are 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 Newton Methodist Church – Breakfast & Coffee Morning First Saturday in the month, full English breakfasts, bacon sandwiches etc cake stall. Contact Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.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 At the Riddings Park Community Centre, West St, Riddings, DE55 4EW. First Sunday of the month, 10am to 12pm.

Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am - £5 per 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 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 newton methodist church evening 5.45pm. You will be warmly welcomed. Contact Barbara Mee 01773 873414 for more information.

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Rambles with Rafa This month we bring you a special walk from the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. To commemorate the bicentenary of the Pentrich Revolution they have created a series of themed walks. We are proud to sponsor this walk along with Seals Fodder Room. If you want to find out more about the walks and the Pentrich Revolution please visit their fantastic website: www.pentrichrevolution.org.uk On 9th June 1817, over 300 men set out for Nottingham from villages on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. They thought they were part of a ‘general rising’ to bring down an unjust and oppressive government. Many joined the rising from the Swanwick area, where discontent among miners and framework knitters had already been expressed in Luddite activity and an active Hampden Club.

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In 1817 Swanwick was a village of miners or stocking framework knitters who faced poverty and hunger. Reputed to be a centre of Luddite activity, there was much support for reform of Parliament called for by the Hampden Club, meeting at the Queen’s Head in Alfreton. We follow the route taken by men from Swanwick and Alfreton as they marched towards Codnor. They included ‘secret committee’ men, Edward Haslam and James Barnes, who marched at the rear with his gun, William Elliott and George Rawson who had brought bullets they had cast, and Laban Taylor at whose home Jeremiah Brandreth had stayed on 6th June.

2. Passing Hilltop Mink Farm on the right, continue until the track turns sharply. Go straight ahead over the stile, to follow the sign to Golden Valley. Follow the footpath straight ahead down the hillside. Go under the railway line. After 100 yards, right under the 2nd underpass, walk on and cross the railway line. Immediately after the railway line take left fork up through the trees.

You pass the Midland Railway and the former Swanwick Station.

On your right you see the former Brittain Pit, a colliery opened by the Butterley Company in 1827 and closed in 1946.

3. Past the Brittain Pit turn right at the junction of paths (taking Amber Valley Route 4). After a few yards turn left to go down the hill to cross two stiles in the valley.

BEWARE of the barbed wire on the stiles. Enter the field and follow the path up left along the hedge to reach the coach road at the former Toll Bar cottages.

This area is Butterley Park. The rebels came this way visiting houses and farms to take men and weapons. The home of Harriet Marriot was visited and a gun taken. The rebels marched on from here to reach Codnor where the main rebel party waited.

The main body of marchers stopped here and demanded guns.

The manager, Goodwin, and a few special constables refused to open the gates. Too weak to attack the Gatehouse the rebels left empty handed and marched on towards Codnor. Goodwin knew some of the men, who previously worked at Butterley, and gave evidence of their ‘character’ at the Derby Trials. See the plaque on the old Gate House of the works.

7. Cross the road with care and turn right. Enter the Midland Railway Centre on your left. Go through the building and turn right. After crossing beneath the railway bridge, at the signal box cross the track (with care) and take the marked footpath and bear left to cross a stile. Cross the field and bear right with Butterley Grange on your left and railway to the right. Continue ahead on the footpath and continue around Grange Farm and on up the hill towards The Hayes Conference Centre.

In 1817 Butterley Grange was the home of John Wright, a partner of Outram and Jessop at the iron works. The Hayes built in 1860, now a conference centre, was a POW camp for German officers in WW2, made famous by the film, ‘The One That Got Away’, of the one successful escape by a German officer.

8. Passing the Conference Centre on your left you come back to Hilltop Mink Farm. Cross back over the stile on your left and turn right to return down the track to the entrance of Hayes Conference Centre and back into Swanwick.

The march proved a tragedy for local men fleeing before soldiers at the Gilt Brook. Three from Swanwick and Alfreton were tried in Derby. German Buxton (31), miner, married with a daughter, originally from Wessington, was transported for life. Thomas Bettison (35), miner, transported for 14 years, as was Joseph Rawson (32) framework knitter. Among those arrested and imprisoned but later released were Anthony Elliott, John Hall and James Robinson.

4. Turn right along the Coach Road, until you reach the white house.

Below you is the tunnel of the Cromford Canal. From the now blocked tunnel in Golden Valley it continued under Butterley Park for 2,996 yards. It is the only tunnel of its kind in the world with an underground wharf, which served the Butterley works. This magnificent feat of engineering was built by the engineer William Jessop in 1794. See the remains of the two airshafts, each surrounded by an earth mound and trees, on the right of the road.

Cavalry from the Chesterfield Troop of Yeomanry and pikemen waited here on 10th June to capture fleeing insurgents. Several hid in the Swanwick Woods but were captured and joined 28 others who were taken to Derby Gaol that night.

5. At the junction by the white house go straight ahead to pass the Police Headquarters on the left. Notice it says it is OK for authorised vehicles and pedestrians to go there.

Butterley Hall, built in 1790, now within the Police HQ, was the home of Benjamin Outram, founder of the Butterley Iron works.

6. Turn right and walk down the road to Derby Road at Butterley. On your left you will see the site of Butterley Works and the Gatehouse.

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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A sweet challenge for care home staff and residents A local care home company mixed things up as residents and staff competed in a bake-off style challenge.

Milford Care, which has five care homes in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, held the competition in time with National Baking Week.

A team from each of its homes – Milford House, Spencer Grove in Belper, The Meadows in Alfreton, Hazelgrove in Hucknall and Ashbourne Lodge – baked a cake to reflect their home. The teams were led by the care home chefs at each home who joined forces with residents to come up with some tasty and creative cakes.

The bake-off style competition was judged on Tuesday at The Meadows Care Home by Linda Singleton from the Derbyshire WI, Michelle Lowd from Luke Evans bakery and a guest panel of residents from each home. Linda said: “It’s wonderful that each cake has been tailored to the area and the residents home, rather than being just a regular baking competition it’s really about getting everyone involved.”

The winning cake was made by the Ashbourne Lodge team who based it on a Shrovetide theme.

Michelle Sanders manager of The Meadows Care Home, where the judging took place, said: “Everyone has produced amazing work and residents have put so much effort and thought into the bake off, it has been a really great event for all.”

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Sam Palmer, HR manager at Milford Care, said: “This was such a fun event and it was great getting our residents involved in the baking experience and coming up with creative and imaginative ways of portraying their Homes.

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Tracy Chevalier is probably best known for her bestselling novel Girl with a Pearl Earring, later also turned into a decent film. Most of her books have a historical base and her latest - At the Edge of the Orchard is no exception, this time set in the time of an American pioneer family.

It’s hard to imagine quite how harsh conditions must have been in the inhospitable Black Swamp of Ohio, but the cider apples, which are just about the only thing which would grow, help to dull the pain. Tragically, lethally strong cider “applejack” also tears the Goodenough family apart, sending son Robert fleeing from the chaos of his half-crazy parents across America to goldrush California.

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Mike’s Musings A special Christmas Musing from Mike this month to put you in the festive spirit. Strangely enough reading it has me quite looking forward to Christmas but I’m sure weeks of walking around shops, hearing the same Christmas tunes on repeat will solve that. What’s more I definitely learnt something this month. Hands up if you’ve been singing Auld Langs Syne wrong all these years?

‘Tis the season to be............... grumpy!!

As regular readers of my page well know I am a fair minded, warm hearted, happy-go-lucky and generous individual. My main concern is a lack of tolerance, particularly from those who think that by constantly ranting and raving we can make the world a better place. In which case, you may be surprised to read that there are some things about the coming festive season that do ‘get me going’.

1 – why is it that, at 10.30pm on Christmas Eve, when I get round to wrapping Mrs G’s carefully selected presents, I always find that she has failed to leave an end of the roll of Sellotape sticking up?

2 – after eating a full Christmas dinner (always lovely ma petite chou if you happen to be reading this!!), and being temporarily transformed into a Henry VIII lookalike, why am I made to sit down for tea before I’ve finished washing up? It may be Christmas but............?

3 – no-one has ever explained to me just why it is that we have to be jolly at works Christmas ‘do’s’.

We spend eleven months of the year putting up with that boring, foul mouthed bunch of reprobates working in the office next door but, come December, we’re expected to smile, talk civilly with them and give them big festive hugs.

4 – mulled wine. Just who came up with the idea that by adding sugar and spices and then.......... bringing the damned concoction to the boil, you made a perfect and smoothly satisfying glass of Pinot Noir, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon a better drink?

5 – the past 20 years has seen a commercially driven rise in the sale of, for me, the dreaded ...............CHRISTMAS JUMPER!! I’m happy enough to dress up like a prat from January to November

but I do draw the line in the weeks leading up to the ‘big day’ when I’m actively encouraged to walk around wearing a multi-coloured jersey bearing slogans like Ring My Bell, Kiss Me – It’s Christmas or I Just Love Your Mince Pies.

6 – don’t get me going on pine needles. Why is it that, despite my weekly conscientious use of the vacuum cleaner, I still come across our tree’s ‘droppings’ in the most surprising of locations in July?

7 – the inability of 90% of the world’s population to correctly sing the words to Auld Lang Syne. It’s a long shot, but I’m hoping that the global spread of Voice Magazine readership will help everyone to remember that Rabbie Burns did not write the words ‘..........for the sake of auld lang syne’. OK, this may come as a bit of a surprise to some of you but, as you ‘see in’ 2018 (remember that’s twenty eighteen not two thousand & eighteen!), can you please omit the words ‘THE SAKE OF’.

That’s it then folks, may I be one of first to wish you a grumpy Christmas and express the sincere hope that all your worst fears for the festive season prove groundless!

~

Just for fun - unlike me you don’t have to be grumpy all the time - in between mince pies, you can amuse yourself by asking the family if they know in which countries Santa Claus is known by the following names.

Papai Noel, Dun Che Lao Ren, Julemanden, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, Ded Moroz, Hoteiosho, Mikulas, Weihnachtsmann and Joulupukki As always, answers below.

Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Italy, Russia, Japan, Hungary, Germany & Finland.

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post I think if you asked every football club chairman/owner what they wanted for their club they would say ‘long term success’. So why do so many make such short-sighted decisions? As we watch another turn of the managerial merry-go-round our Barry gives us his view on the long-term prospects of our local clubs and their managers…

The importance of stability should not be underestimated at three of our Football League clubs in these parts. In recent years, Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Notts County have all endured difficult periods that has seen a succession of managers come and go, along with changes in ownership and a sharp, prolonged fall from levels they believe that they should operate at.

That does however, seem to be changing with a new air of optimism on the banks of the Trent and at Pride Park. Speaking to Gary Rowett a few weeks ago prior to the Rams’ 2-0 victory over their arch-rivals, the former Birmingham boss pleaded with the owners at Derby and Forest to afford both him and Mark Warburton time – a vanishing commodity in football.

What he said was completely right, the two clubs have not been sustainable Premier League clubs for a very long time and won’t be all the time they change the manager like a monkey changes his nuts. It’s been 10 years for Rowett’s club and nigh on 20 for Forest, while Notts have been floating in and around League’s One and Two for a very long time, so the need for realism is important.

That caveat to what Rowett said recently about wanting time and planning as if he’s going to be at the club for three years or more is that modern football generally doesn’t afford time.

Already this season we’ve seen Frank de Boer depart Crystal Palace just four games into the Premier League season, Craig Shakespeare leave Leicester, Ronald Koeman at Everton and Simon Grayson at Sunderland, all before Halloween had passed.

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It’s to the club’s own detriment, though. Rowett inherited problems at Moor Farm, he took on a dressing room with too many controlling egos, and a club engulfed in failure after a succession of failed promotion attempts, while at the City Ground, Mark Warburton inherited a shambles. The club was on its knees, owned by a man with no idea of how to run a football club and a team devoid of fitness, confidence and identity – this all takes time to come back, certainly more than half a season and just one transfer window.

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