Alfreton & Villages Edition - October 2017

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Editor’s Message So, I missed a birthday… and not just any birthday, I missed our Birthday!

It was 7 years in September since our first magazine went out. 2,500 copies of the ‘Amber Valley Voice’ were delivered by me and some very kind friends and family members. Who would have thought that I would be sitting here 7 years later having just put the final touches on our 82nd edition, which now comprises 4 magazines going to 25,000 homes. And best of all we have a wonderful network of distributors to deliver them all! They are some of the unsung heroes of Voice Magazines, along with our fantastic contributors and brilliant back office team.

It’s also the 4th anniversary of NEC Festive Gift Fair ticket giveaway. It’s the usual drill - find the three Xmas images hidden in the mag and email me the page numbers. But for more info see page 11.

Don’t forget next month is our special Christmas edition so we’ll see you again in mid-November.

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Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers and Contributors Xmas Edition – 27th October January 2018 Edition – 1st December 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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Wear your poppy with pride with one of these special edition poppies and support the Royal British Legion This year, as commemorations continue for the centenary of the First World War, there are more ways than ever to help remember the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces, and show support to those still serving today, veterans and their loved ones, including with this year’s special edition poppy brooch from The Royal British Legion.

Available in two sizes, both in gold and silver tones, the brooch retails for just £14.99 and £24.99 and is available from The Poppy Shop - www.poppyshop.org.uk, the official Royal British Legion shop.

To commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele, one of the most significant clashes of the First World War which became infamous for the 60,083 British deaths and the torrential rain, The Royal British Legion have produced a very special limited edition poppy pin, made using melted down brass fuses from British shells fired during the battle and found at the various sites where the Battle of Passchendaele took place. The enamel paint used on the pins has also been mixed with soil from the British front line, ensuring each and every pin is unique and contains its own little piece of history. Designed by TMB Art Metal to pay tribute to each one of the fallen British soldiers from Passchendaele, the pins come in a lacquered wooden presentation box with a Commemorative Certificate detailing an individual British solider whose life was lost during the 103 days battle. £39.99 from www.poppyshop.org.uk The Royal British Legion’s work is encapsulated in its motto: Live On – to the memory of the fallen and the future of the living. The Legion is the nation’s biggest Armed Forces charity providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families.

The Poppy Shop is the official retail outlet of The Royal British Legion and all profits raised from their products go directly to the charity.

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Nursing Care • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Long-term Care • Respite Care • Day Care

The Meadows, Alfreton, offers care packages of the highest quality – ideal for residential, nursing and respite care stays.

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Things to do Last Night of the Proms Charity CoNCert

Alfreton & District rAmblers club

The rotary club of Amber Valley presents music and songs from the Stage and Screen, featuring the Derwent brass band and eastwood collieries male Voice choir performing at St Peter Church, Chesterfield Road, Belper, DE56 1EZ

Contact either Dave on 07543 100 655 or terry on 07891 517 057 for more information or visit our website

for the Polio eradication campaign

on saturday 21st october, 7:30pm to 10pm

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

NewtoN BoNfire aNd fireworks display

Family funfair, refreshments and food. Proceeds go to the Newton Carnival 2018

Adults £2.50, children £1 (under 5’s FREE) For more info visit www.newtoncarnival.org

Parish grounds, Charnwood Crescent, Newton, DE55 5SB

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Friday 3rd November. Gates open at 5pm

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8 th oct – TBC 22 nd oct – Wirksworth (7 miles) 5 th nov – TBC 19 th nov – TBC 3 rd Dec – TBC

Thursday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park thursday 5 th oct – TBC

Homespun Drop in to see our fantastic

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range of Christmas gift ideas

HigH QualiTy ModEl kiTs and accEssoriEs all in onE placE

Handmade Gifts, Fabrics & Workshops

We stock handmade products from local artisans based in Derbyshire • Handmade soaps, bath bombs & candles • Unique gifts • Creative workshops • Wools, fabrics and crafting supplies

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Email: heymans.models@gmail.com

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Things to do Hertiage Days

Pinxton & soutH nor m anton LocaL History society There are two events coming up this month: entrance £1

south normanton, Post mill centre saturday 7th october 10am – 4pm Pinxton, Village Hall saturday 21st october 10am – 4pm

Refreshments, photographs, maps, family research, documents, books for sale, sale of occasional papers, exhibition of Pinxton porcelain, selection of audio visual presentations.

For more information find Pinxton & South Normanton Local History Society on Facebook

an evening of song witH aLfreton trebLe cLef cHoir A Fundraising concert for Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (Pinxton & East Derbyshire Link) saturday 7th october 7:30pm at Alfreton community Hall

Tickets are £5 and can be obtained from Charlotte on 07909 919737

amBer Valley rugBy CluB BoNfire & fireworks Night friday 3rd november open from 6pm. fire lit at 7pm

Rides, stalls, Bar open inside and outside. BBQ, hot pork cobs, mushy peas and much more. £3 per adult, children go free when accompanied by an adult AVRUFC, Lower Somercotes, Pye Bridge. Alfreton DE55 4PD

An evening of sea shanty songs by the stormy Weather boys

friday 20th october riddings community centre at 7.30pm

Ticket £10.00 to include a pie and pea supper Tickets from members of Alfreton Rotary Club and by email ron@ronaldyoung.plus.com

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Friday 3rd 6th November 2015 2017

Parish Grounds Charnwood Crescent, Newton DE55 5SB

Family Funfair, Refreshments and Food

Gates open 5.00pm Adults £2.50 Children £1.00 (under 5’s Free) Visit out website for more details

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Proceeds to Carnival 2018

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Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor based in Alfreton

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When you see these words do you think ziplining and bungie jumps? Well, there’s more to it than that, it can be as adventurous or relaxed as you want it to be.

Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, who is never happier than when they feel the wind in their hair and can see the ground rushing towards them at a rate of knots, or you like things a little less hair raising and you always wanted to learn to cook Italian food… in Italy, then there is an activity holiday for you.

The range of things you can do on an activity holiday is almost limitless. Perhaps you have always wanted to learn to paint landscapes, maybe want to come face to face with a gorilla, it could be driving a tank is your thing.

No two peoples’ idea of an activity holiday is the same.

Connor and I have done a lot of activity holidays this year.

He has been a rhino keeper at a safari park, been to zoo school, we’ve been indoor skydiving, walked alpacas, fed lions and tigers and I’ve done a Singapore Sling master class at Raffles.

Our new activity holiday bucket list ideas are taking shape now, although they will take a good few years to happen.

Breakfast with orangutans at Singapore Zoo Scuba diving in the Maldives Safari in South Africa WHAt Would be your ideAl Activity HolidAy? Maybe I can help. How about buying your loved one a gift voucher for Christmas and we can make their dreams come true?

I am available 7 days a week to take your enquiries and 24/7 whilst you are away in the event of emergency.

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Slimming World Recipe Baked Eggs with Pepper s, Spinach an d Tomato This recipe from Slimming World is great for making you feel full whilst still packing a real punch in terms of flavour. A versatile dish that can be vegetarian or you can add cooked chicken, ham or bacon when you add the eggs for a meatier dish.

TIp: Swap Worcestershire sauce for any Free alternative to make the recipe vegetarian friendly.

Serves 4 Ready in: 30-60 mins Syns per serving: FREE

Method:

Ingredients:

1. Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and pepper and stir-fry for 5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in the potatoes and beans, then add the tomatoes, passata and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Season and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until thickened.

4. Stir through the spinach and allow to wilt. Make 4 shallow indents in the mixture and crack an egg into each one. Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes, or place under a medium-hot grill, until the eggs are set to your liking. Add a twist of black pepper and serve garnished with basil leaves.

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

• 400g new potatoes, thickly sliced • Low-calorie cooking spray • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 1 orange pepper, deseeded and cut into small pieces • 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed • 400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs • 300ml passata • 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 100g spinach • 4 medium eggs • A handful of basil, to garnish

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

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When your bags are full, you can drop them off at the Present crèche and continue to shop, or stop for a bite to eat in one of the FOUR sparkly catering/entertainment areas, where you can ENJOY watching a great line-up of live musical acts – to get you rocking round the Christmas Tree!

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If you’ve been glued to The Handmaid’s Tale on TV you may or may not know that it’s written by Canadian Margaret Atwood.

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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 Charlotte on 07909 919737 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.

Tuesday 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. little ones group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm to 3pm. Contact 01629 533066 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 alfreton Badminton club (reasonable standard preferred) At Frederick Gent School, Mansfield Rd, South Normanton, DE55 2ER, 6pm – 8pm. Contact Andy on 07810 431599

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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

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. 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 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.

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 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

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

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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 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 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 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 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 to friday evenings and all-day saturday. Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels. With pre-school classes during term time ranging from parent and baby sessions to structured independent sessions. For more information 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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Mike’s Musings Mike’s back, with his take on a subject more precarious than Donald Trump’s hairpiece in a hurricane…

The Canadian-American problem. I’m not sure you can blame Hollywood for the Americanisation of Canada though, especially when you look at the list of actors/comedians who are from Canada (google it).

Although frankly I thought most of them were American, so I guess the answer to Mike’s question is no!

Incidentally one of my closest friends is a Geordie that moved to Canada about 10 years ago. Now there’s an interesting combination, not that he’s aware of it, or as he would put it: “Howay man what ye taakin aboot, eh?”.

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Well, the answer that is usually given is that those living north of the 49th Parallel, which forms much of the border between the two countries, are much more polite.

There is more to it than that of course especially if you have a keen ear for accents. For example, your average Canadian has a distinctive way of saying words like out/about/shout etc. He/ she sounds just like a Derbyshire born and bred speaker suggesting that you’ll be lucky to get “….owt for nowt”. Next time you meet an English speaking North American, put that to the test.

Mrs Gyles and myself spent a very enjoyable three weeks in Canada earlier this year and wherever we went we were made welcome. Whether in a bar (Mrs G does like her drink!) or restaurant, shopping, attending a sporting event or when driving, we came across a degree of courtesy and civility that we’d forgotten existed, and from our experience, is sadly missing from far too many Americans. They may be a minority - albeit sizeable - but you’ll recognise them as being the ones who take the view that Donald J Trump, for example, is a gentleman who exudes good manners.

The one disappointment we had, and we did point this out to many Canadians. is that like us here in the UK, they are developing American customs and in danger of losing their identity. For goodness sake, they even drive on the wrong side of the road!

By and large, they continue to spell words as we do but there is increasing evidence of words like colour, honour, favourite etc., beginning to lose the ‘u’. OK, in the grand scheme of things,

this might not be deemed important but the gradual development of common American customs and habits, when combined with the influence of Hollywood and other popular forms of entertainment, inevitably influences English speaking youngsters in Canada, UK and elsewhere in the world.

Most Canadians are a) aware of this and b) want to fight it, but seem powerless to stop this seemingly relentless process. I came up with a potential solution and suggested that they put this to their elected representatives.

Right now, as you read this, it is quite possible that Canadian parliamentarians are debating the merits of having a wall built along their border with the USA and making this high enough to not only prevent people from illegally crossing into Canada but to also stop radio and TV signals invading their airspace too. What’s more, as this general concept was first suggested by the President of the United States... they get Donald to pay for it.

If this ever happens, and you never know, you heard it here first!

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Dustbin/pushchair/tap/funeral director/nappy/train driver/road/trousers/toilet/biscuit As usual, the answers are at the bottom of the page.

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Social media is becoming a bigger problem for football clubs and its growth shows no sign of slowing down.

Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton, himself a Twitter user, guided a recent pre-match press conference towards discussing the perils of using it while at a football club. Warburton explained how much damage it can do especially to young players when they receive criticism from supporters and those with an axe to grind.

Some may question why then footballers in this day and age would leave themselves open to such abuse and criticism. Clubs like their players to have a social media profile because in a game that is often regarded as being detached from the average person and reality, it gives fans the ability to get closer to those players they watch on a Saturday afternoon.

For the majority, they treat players with the respect they deserve. But often it goes too far and like with most things it’s always the minority that spoil it. Unfortunately, it’s those individuals that grab the headlines and ensure people like me devote column inches to them.

“It is how you deal with it. I am not sure how you prepare a player for a barrage of abuse on social media – and you do get that. You get the keyboard warriors who fire out the abuse.

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And when a player isn’t on social media, often a member of their family will be.

In Derby County’s case, it was captain Richard Keogh. Not too long ago the Rams skipper was the subject of much ridicule from supporters and it was his wife, Charlie, who copped for a lot of online abuse directed through her to her husband. It’s bad enough that families should have to hear abuse to their loved ones at a game or even worse, in the street, but to see some of the vitriol aimed at them online must be soul destroying and deeply upsetting.

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