The Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Blackwell, Newton & Hilcote Edition - March 2018

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Editor’s Message An animal themed message this month. Firstly we have a lost cat L A reader has been in contact and asked us to publicise the below poster to see if we can reunite them with their beloved family pet. So please check your sheds and garages for Toffee and if you have any further information, please contact them on the details on the poster.

Secondly, a little update on my fostering news! Soooo after the home check, it all happened quite quickly and within a week we picked up our first foster dog, Oscar (black and white on the right). Here he is with his fozzer brother Rafa (liver and white on the left).

As you can see, he has settled in really well! A bit too well according to Rafa and the husband J. He was put up for rehoming due to a change in working hours and he’s been an absolute angel. But for the fact that he’s had lots of interest already... we would be “failed” fostering at the first hurdle. Still, it does mean that we’ll be able to help another little doggy in the future. If you are interested in Spaniels either adopting on fostering, check out the website www.spanielaid.co.uk One more month until our new SELSTON, PINXTON AND JACKSDALE EDITION is launched. If you know anyone that is interested in either advertising in or delivering... then please drop me a line either via phone or email and we’ll sort out everything else this end!

Happy Reading,

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Lost Cat Have you seen Toffee?

Missing from Blackwell since 22 nd Jan Toffee, our family cat Aged 8, he’s a ginger and white long haired male Friendly and is microchipped (any vet will check for free if found) Deeply missed and hoping for his safe return RewaRd foR safe RetuRn

Contact steve

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Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers and Contributors April Edition - 9 th March May Edition - 6 th April Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 homes in Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Blackwell, & Newton.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.

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Things to do Regular meetings, with talks are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings community centre, West Street, Riddings.

uPcoming events

March 14th Steve Williams Birdlife of Finland and other reserves April 11th Graham Riminton UK Wild Deer: a conservation success story?

Plant Hunters’ Fair at Carsington Water

Plant Treats for Garden Lovers at Carsington Water It’s a great place to find something different to get your gardening season off to a great start.

The plants are lovingly grown by small specialist nurseries and these enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden.

24th march 2018 10am – 4pm

free entrY to Plant Fair & Country Park (charge to park). Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1ST, (01629 540 696)

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Alfreton & District rAmblers club Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

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

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uPcoming WAlks

Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park sunday 11th march – Keith & Shirley Brassington (8 miles) sunday 25 th march – Steve Tideswell (9.5 miles)

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

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Things to do south normanton gardeners association upcoming events:

Friendly group that meets on the second Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7.30pm.

Sou th NormaN toN N ur Sery opeN Day

saturday the 10th of march - 10am to 12pm at South Normanton Nursery, Hamlet Lane, DE55 2JB.

Come and have a look around, meet some of the wonderful For more information call nigel on 01773 811429 staff and find out more about the high-quality provision in this Date Speaker Subject Ofsted rated Outstanding nursery school.

For more information contact: 12th march robert barlow Well Dressing info@southnormanton.derbyshire.sch.uk or 01773 810 876 festivals of england 9th April byron machin the rare Wild flowers Boogie Nights at the Palace theatre of the Peak District Heanor Musical Theatre Company present THE 70’s musical.

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14th may Darren rudge tea bags, bras & tights 19th-21st April 2018. 7.30pm • Mansfield Palace Theatre fact sheets for sale

Derby Grammar School’S FooD Fayre

Enjoy delicious produce brought to you by the local area’s finest artisan producers and retailers, watch expert cookery demonstrations and take a tour of Derby Grammar School saturday 17th March • Entry £1 • Children Free • Free Parking Derby Grammar School, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BX

Box office 01623 633 133 • Tickets £12.50 • Concessions £11 mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Alfreton & District BrAnch of the royAl British legion ‘get together, chip coB & chAtter’ tuesday 27th march, from 7pm

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Out & About

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

Monday

Tuesday (cont...)

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. 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 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

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

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 Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm until 8pm at The Community Room (found at the back of the store), Tesco Extra, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. S45 9LU. 01628 823524 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. new sensory play (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA, £1.50

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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 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.

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

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Slimming World Recipe Roast Lamb Shank & Veg Well it’s spring but it’s not quite t-shirt or vest top weather, so why not fill up on this fabulous seasonal comfort food?

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1. Preheat your oven to 160°C/140°C Fan/Gas 3. Place the lamb, onion, swede and garlic in a large flameproof casserole dish. Mix the Bovril with 1½ litres boiling water. Add to the casserole, place on the hob and bring to the boil. Cover and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for a further 45 minutes.

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Rambles with Rafa So Spring is about to arrive and if you’re anything like me you’re more than ready for it! Whilst our furry friends need a walk whatever the weather, it’s a lot nicer when it’s not quite so grotty. This month’s walk sets of from the village of Scarcliffe. It’s a lovely, varied walk that makes use of some paths in the nearby woods allowing you to explore this lesser seen part of this beautiful area. We did this walk on a cold and windy Christmas Eve and it was made all the more special by a trip to the Elm Tree Pub a few miles away in Elmton. It is dog friendly if you book in the bar and the food and staff were fantastic.

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Neil Gaiman almost writes fairy tales. If you remember the fairy tales you heard in childhood they were rarely about fluffy bunnies and sweet princesses. It was usually wolves and witches and poisoning and children getting trapped in gingerbread houses while trolls lurked under bridges.

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But American Gods is a serious (and seriously long) piece of magical storytelling and may not be the easiest way to get hooked on this style of writing. Although it is absolutely brilliant if you are up for it.

However The Ocean at the End of the Lane while equally serious, is also simply beautiful.

It’s about childhood and memory and darkness and magic and how all those things live with us and inform the way we live as we get older. It reminds you of all the half-remembered things about being a child. In parts it’s dark and menacing but at the same time fun and complicated and emotionally very satisfying.

Gaiman has written scripts for Doctor Who; worked with Terry Pratchett who wrote the Discworld series and also written graphic novels as well as having his work adapted for film, TV and radio. The Ocean at the end of the Lane would make a literally fabulous introduction to his world of magical thinking.

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Part 2 of ‘How we can make this a better country’ Having announced the intention to form a new political party that speaks for and on behalf of the people, I’ve had support from the most unlikely of sources. Well, I had an email from a Mr Donald J Trump. He has suggested that the party be called the Union of Clever & Intelligent People or UCIP for short. We like that, but despite this Trump fella claiming to be a genius, I’m not sure he’d meet the membership criteria Set out below is the second part of our manifesto. Like the first, this demonstrates just how in tune we are with the things that really matter.

Problem No 6 – seriously overweight people travelling on aeroplanes taking up valuable space in the cabin and forcing us weedy individuals (the majority of passengers!) to endure an uncomfortable flight.

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By the time of the next Census (2021), UCIP believe that many of the dog poo wardens created to deal with the issue we raised last month, will be looking for more work. After undergoing training they would take on the part time role of OTRO (Offensive Tattoo Removal Operative) and visit relevant households and ensure that this problem is permanently eliminated.

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post ‘just have a little patience’, sang Gary Barlow. Some thought he was addressing the tax man but maybe he was really talking to football fans. This month our Barry tries to reason with the mind of a football fan. Good look Barry!

It’s been another time of change at Nottingham Forest following the departure of manager Mark Warburton just hours before the turn of the year. Despite the season starting brightly, things once again took a turn for the worse at the City Ground and the former Rangers man was given his P45 before being replaced by Aitor Karanka – results took a while to turn around with the threat of a relegation battle not too far away.

On the face of it, Karanka is a wise appointment and one that could finally, after almost 20 years, restore the Reds back into the Premier League, just as he did at Middlesbrough a couple of years earlier. As Karanka tweeted recently, ‘Rome wasn’t built in day’ and those words come on the back of Warburton likening the club to an oil tanker that needed some help turning around – nothing could be more accurate.

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