The Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks and Somercotes Edition - June 2018

Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes

June ‘18

Shouting about businesses in the heart of your community

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The Willows, Leabrooks Make our house your home……..

Showhome Opening hours Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 4pm Prices from £225,000 to £280,000 4 & 5 bed detached home

The Willows, Off Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Derby, DE55 1NA

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Editor’s Message Sooo, a busy old month here at Voice HQ, as you can probably see with how jam packed we are this month with new content features, a new competition for you all and of course, some wonderful new advertisers. Add into this mix, a little field trip to France for me (oldest exchange student ever!), a new addition to our little family (worst fosterers ever!) and our email system crashing for the best part of a week, it’s been a bit frantic but the glorious sunshine and the warmth helped!

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

On that note, if you have sent us an email in May and you haven’t had a response, can you please re-send your email to us, we thought we caught most of them but a few may have slipped through the net and we don’t like people to think we don’t respond!

Check out this months competition on page 29. Win a family ticket to dogs unleashed in a few weeks’ time and if you are a dog loving family, it really is a fantastic day out. It is a quick turnaround though, so if you do want to enter, you need to send us the answer, your email and a contact telephone number straight away as we need to get the tickets to you quick smart!

Have you seen how many events we have this month? The sun’s out, so get visiting and supporting all these fabulous events in your local community and remember that the things to do section and the out and about section are free of charge to all non-profit making groups and we offer a community rate for all registered charities to advertise, so we’d love to hear from you.

As you’ll see from the front covers, the World Cup is imminent!

Barry has his own take on the upcoming drama but nevertheless, I’m sure we’ll all have our fingers crossed for a good showing from EN-GER-LAND!!

Finally, just another nudge that we are looking for some distributors and also our Sales Rep job is still open, so if you know anyone that is interested in applying, just give us a call.

See you next month,

Emily x

Emily To advertise contact...

Emily on: 01773 549 035 or 07891 639 638 info@voicemagazines.co.uk David on: 01773 549 035 or 07976 182 589 david@voicemagazines.co.uk

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers and Contributors:

July Edition – 8th June

August Edition – 6th July

Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 homes in Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes. 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

To advertise please call Emily on 01773 549 035 or 07891 639 638

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Kitchens, Wet Rooms, BathRooms & shoWeR Rooms

Established in 1984

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New Build Specialists Advice / Free Quotes TV’s set up or wall mounted Insurance Work • Storm Damage Extra TV points • FM, DAB aerials

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01773 811 912 / 07774 784 850 Local family business since 1989

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Things to do Pentrich revolution – the AftermAth

Alfreton & District rAmblers club

SAturdAy 9 th June from 2Pm At Pentrich villAge hAll

Exhibition with timed events of talks, a play, updating of progress of the group, a film, a quiz and a Q&A session. There will be books/ merchandise on sale together with refreshments.

No entry fee and there is free parking on site. The day will be preceded by two walks around Pentrich, one long and one short.

For further information please contact the Secretary on valerie.mherbert@yahoo.co.uk or check our website at http://www.pentrichrevolution.org.uk

Friends oF AlFreton PArk school summer FAyre Tuesday 3rd July 9.30am – 11.30am Raffle, Refreshments, Tombola, Games, Stalls.

Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AL

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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

www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com

uPcoming WAlks

All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park • Thurs 7 th June Terry Alport Heights (5 miles) • Sun 17 th June

Chris Longshaw Estate Area (TBC)

• Sun 1st June

Jane Hathersage Area (TBC)

• Sun 1st July

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Saturday 14th July 2018 Parish Grounds, newton

11am till 6pm Parade starts at 11am from Blackwell Fun packed afternoon • 7 Bands in the Parade plus Floats • Funfair , Licenced Bar and Food • it’s a knockout Vintage Vehicles • Dinosaurs • Craft and Trade Stalls inflatables and Quad Bikes • Live Entertainment on Stage All Day • Moonshiners to close the event at 8pm

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Things to do Strawberry Lunch at Birchwood Methodist Church, Somercotes

Saturday 9th June from 12pm to 2.30pm

Various meat and quiche salads and strawberry based desserts available.

The STory of Two CroSSeS

‘ClassiC MotorCyCle Day’

The story of William Coltman VC, a WWI Stretcher bearer and the highest decorated non-commissioned officer of the British Army, as told by his Great Grandson, Tim Coltman.

Presented by Alfreton and District Heritage Trust.

On Sunday 1st July the Tramway Village at Crich in conjunction with the Vincent H.R.D.Owners Club, are running the ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’

– A world wAr I preSenTATIon

Tuesday 26th June 7.30pm

at Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BU. Admission Free. For information contact 01773 605291

at CriCh traMway Village

Last year they had over 300 classic bikes on show and in 2018 they hope to have more. Its free for exhibitors.

Go to https://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/classicmotorcycle-event/ for details or visit our event Facebook page

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The Birdcage Barbershop

Men’s cuts from £8.50 Kids cuts from £6.00 Senior Citizens (Tues – Fri) from £7.50 Hair Tattoos from £5.00 Ladies cuts also available

Why not grab a coffee whilst you wait at the Birdcage Café?

For a quirky vintage style bespoke haircut, contact Richard on...

Tel: 07412 742 711

43 Main Road ~ Leabrooks ~ Derbyshire ~ DE55 1LA

Wish you were here?

For your next dream holiday call

Lou Sansom – Personal Travel Advisor

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Home visits £10 £40 one ear, £60 both ears

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Book your free Hearing Assessment and try out the very latest Hearing Aids while you are here.

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Room 21, Victoria Buildings (the old surgery), 117 High Street, Clay Cross. S45 9DZ

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FLOWER FESTIVAL – DERBYSHIRE PEOPLE

Friday June 15th – Sunday June 17th Church open 11.00am – 4.00pm each day Light Lunches Friday & Saturday Cakes, Tombola, Raffle & much more....

DERBYSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY Entries £1 per photograph

AMBER VALLEY COMMUNITY VOICES CONCERT Sunday 17th in church at 2.00pm Tickets £5 including Cream Tea

Tickets from 01773 607 590 Everyone Welcome!

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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.

AWARD WINNING CARE HOME

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76 Mansfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7JL 01773 520491 meadows@milfordcare.co.uk | www.milfordcare.co.uk

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Mandy’s Travel Page When it comes to natural wonders there is very little that Costa Rica doesn’t offer visitors. Travellers can experience spectacular volcanic activity in Arenal Volcano National Park, explore the unique cloud forests on the world famous Monteverde Sky Walk, dive the colourful coral reef of Cahuita National Park, or go white river rafting down the canyons of the Rio Toro river.

Costa Rica is considered to possess the highest density of biodiversity of any country worldwide and its wildlife is a big draw for visitors. The numerous animal refuges and national parks allow tourists to witness creatures like sloths and various monkeys in their natural habitats, as well as marvel over the brightly coloured frogs, snakes and butterflies of the country. Thousands of people flock to Tortuguero National Park every year to watch green sea turtles hatch and set out for the ocean.

The cities and towns of Costa Rica tend to take a backseat to the natural splendour of the country but there are picturesque villages and lively coastal towns to enjoy, with the resort town of Jacó and the laid-back Caribbean village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca among the favourites. The capital city, San Jose, is a fun urban centre with plenty of opportunities to eat out, shop and party.

If you would like me to put together your perfect Costa Rica trip give me a call and lets make it happen.

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

For all your travel needs please call me on 01773 318540 / 07939 587867 or email mandy.oldknow@travelcounsellors.com or find me on Facebook Mandy Oldknow Travel Counsellor Alfreton

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For Sale

General Remarks Tenure and Possession The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Services There is mains water, drainage and electricity connected. Gas fired central heating. To the property.

No services are connected to the land.

Fixtures and Fittings Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price.

111 Kingsley crescent, stonebroom, alfreton

Local Authority North East Derbyshire District Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG. T: 01246 231111 Council Tax Band The property is in council tax band A.

£169,950

3 bed semi with approx. 4.8 acres of land for sale

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements The property and land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in these particulars.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the Ashbourne Office of the sole agents on 01335 342201, or e-mail: ashbourne@bagshaws.com.

• LAND OFF DOG LANE EXTENDING TO 4.82 ACRES

Directions for the Property From Alfreton - Proceed out of Alfreton northwards on the A61. Enter the village of Shirland and then take the right hand fork onto Town End. Proceed to end of the lane and take the right hand turn onto Birkinstyle Lane. On entering Stonebroom take the right hand turn onto Birkinstyle Avenue. Then turn left onto Queensway and proceed to the end turning right onto Cleveland road and immediate left onto Kingsley Crescent follow the road round and the property can be found on the right hand side clearly identified by the Bagshaws ‘For Sale’ board.

• A beautifully renovated three bedroom semi-detached property

EPC

• Occupying a sizable corner plot with gated access • Refitted Kitchen and Bathroom KINGSLEY CRESCENT, STONEBROOM & LAND OFF DOG LANE

• Generous garden and ample off road parking

Agents Note: Messrs. Bagshaws have made every reasonable effort on behalf of their client to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that: All measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing Fixtures, fittings and any appliances referred to in these details have not been tested or checked and any reference to rights of way, easements, wayleaves, tenure or any other covenants/conditions should be verified by the buyer’s legal representative prior to exchanging contracts.

Photographs, plans and maps are indicative only and it should not be assumed that anything shown in these is included in the sale These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representatives (written or oral) in relation to the sale. Buyers are advised to seek clarification on any points of particular interest, prior to pursuing their interest in this property.

Alterations to the details may be necessary during the marketing.

• Unique opportunity to purchase a property with land a short walk away • The land is situated a short stroll from the property • Vehicle access to the land off Dog Lane

For details contact Bagshaws: 01335 342201 Vine House, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE

T : 01335 342201 E : ashbourne@bagshaws.com www.bagshaws.com

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Derby 01332 200147 Bakewell 01629 812777 Penkridge 01785 716600

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Saturday 23rd June 7 for 7.30pm “LASt Night of the PromS” Brass Band & organ Concert with the

Blidworth Welfare Band and organist

Keith hearnshaw Refreshments from 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm Tickets including refreshments £7.50 at the door or in advance

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The Homesford Cottage

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Tuesday 9:15am & 11:15am somercoTes Parish hall Nottingham Road, DE55 4LY

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Black Forest Ice Cream Now Summer is here it’s time for fun in the sun and that includes an indulgent ice-cream or two. If you want to stay on plan why not whip (or beat) up these fabulous deserts for a delicious treat.

Method:

1. Spoon the yogurt into a mixing bowl and stir in sweetener to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a large freezerproof container and place in the coldest part of your freezer. Allow to freeze for 1½ hours until the mixture is slushy. Beat well to break up the ice crystals.

2. Meanwhile chop the cherries into small pieces, mix in the Kirsch, then cover and chill until required.

3. Place the fromage frais in a bowl and add the vanilla essence and cherries and Kirsch, then fold into the ice-cream mixture. Return to the freezer. Beat the mixture two or three more times at 30-40 minute intervals - this helps make a smoother, less icy ice cream.

Then cover, seal and freeze until solid.

4. Take the ice cream out of the freezer around 30 minutes before you want to serve it so it scoops easily. If you like, sprinkle over a little grated chocolate (1½ Syns per level teaspoon) before serving.

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes plus freezing and standing time Syns per serving: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 x 175g pots Mullerlight cherry yogurt (or any other Free cherry yogurt) • 3 level tbsp sweetener • 110g drained canned black cherries in juice • 1 tbsp Kirsch • 150g fat-free natural fromage frais • 1 tsp vanilla essence • 1 level tsp grated chocolate, to serve (optional)

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

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Voice Magazines & Affirm IT are looking for a:

Sales Representative Full Time – 39 hours per week

The role will be split across two businesses; one based in South Normanton, one in Heanor. Both workplaces offer a fantastic opportunity for the right person to learn and grow, earning a good starting salary with significant potential for career development.

We are looking for a self-motivated natural communicator who is resilient, highly driven and eager to learn and develop. Applicants with previous sales experience preferred.

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professional and reliable oven cleaning service. We clean single and double ovens, as well as, grills, hobs, extractors and ranges. We use non caustic bio degradable products in our specially van mounted cleaning tank, which removes almost all traces of carbon, burnt on food, and grease that will leave your oven like new. Our service is 100% safe. No odours, no fumes, no harmful chemicals.

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Young butcher shows his pedigree for award winning Owen Taylor & Sons Foodex is the UK’s premier trade event for food and drink processing and this year’s event proved to be a busy time for Owen Taylor & Sons, competing in two of the live events.

Leabrook’s apprentice shop butcher Lennon Callister put in an admirable performance in the fiercely fought “Young Premier Butcher 2018” competition.

Lennon’s Journey started when he was put forward for the competition with applicants from across the nation.

The competition was open to 18 to 23-year olds and despite only turning 18 earlier in the year Lennon was delighted to accept the challenge.

Just reaching the final is a huge achievement in itself, as applicants from across the nation were narrowed down to a final eight through interviews and block testing at their respective work environments.

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The gruelling final would run from 7am to 4pm and comprised of 6 categories, involving a lot of creativity and butchery techniques Lennon had never performed before. After a few weeks of preparation, the final was upon him and despite his tender (loin) years Lennon put on a great performance. Although in the end it was Northern Ireland’s Conor Reynolds who picked up the silverware Lennon was quite rightly proud of his achievement and said he had learned a lot and to “bring on next year’s competition”.

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The finalists went on to compete live at Foodex, with an expected potential passing crowd of 30,000 attendees.

With the event was also filmed, to be shown on the BBC in August as part of a documentary and with Lennon being the only finalist representing inner Derbyshire it was his time to shine. w

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Quality Foods from Farm to Plate

Suppliers of quality meats since 1922 to the finest restaurants and retail customers

The second competition entered by Owen Taylor was the National Meat Products competition where the category winner of Charcuterie was won with its Homecured Ox Tongue.

With a further 7 Gold and 7 Silver Awards gathered due to a variety of skilled butchers, bakers and factory operatives based in Leabrooks it was another fantastic performance by Owen Taylor & Sons.

Home deliveries free of charge in Derbyshire, Notts and Leicestershire for orders over £50

Owen Taylor and Sons Ltd 27 Main Road, Leabrooks, nr Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LA Shop: 01773 600007

Catering: 01773 603351

info@owentaylor.co.uk

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DecoRaToRs

Discerning Decorators with over 50 years of professional experience Specialists in all wall hangings to the very highest of standards Hall, Stairs and Landing generally completed in one day We’ll come and sit with you in the comfort of your own home and offer you advice and guidance based on our wealth of experience.

We have a comprehensive selection of pattern books for you to select from.

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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 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 dizzy days playgroup Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10am – 11.30am. Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org

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 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 pentrich Historical society The third Tuesday of each month (September to June).

7:15pm. Pentrich Village Hall. Talks on various historical subjects. Light refreshments served. £3 per meeting. For more info visit www.facebook.com/Pentrich-Historical-Society or contact Michael Parkin on 01773 603071 craft group Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings. alternative weeks 10 am till 12pm bring your own craft.

Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 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/

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alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. 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. somercotes st thomas ladies group Meet in Somercotes Village Hall every Tuesday except the first Tuesday in the month starting times 8pm and finishing at around 10pm.New members welcome please turn up on the night and the group will be very pleased to see you.

Wednesday

Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 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 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 swanwick reading group We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Boot and Slipper pub in Swanwick at 7pm. For further details please call Gary on 07941 766448 or email garynwood@hotmail.com youth group Snacks and drinks provided. Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings, from 3.45pm till 5.30pm. Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org

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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 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 Coffee and a Chat Bring your own craft. 10 am till 12pm Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings, from Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org social cafe 2 course home cooked meal, £2.50. 12 – 2pm.

Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings, from Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org 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 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. chatty craft 11.45am in Somercotes Village Hall, Nottingham Road. £1pp to cover room hire. We create quality handcrafted goods to sell on craft stalls. All profits will go to the Lighthouse Valley CIDS charity. For more info craftychat.pamela@gmail.com

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.

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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

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 sunday lunch 1st Sunday of each month. Two course full cooked Sunday lunch for £3.50. Kids eat for a quid. Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings, from Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org church of christ sunday service Meets every Sunday at 3pm at Colledge Street, Riddings. Everyone Welcome. 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 swanwick Baptist church - Morning worship 10.45am every Sunday.

Occasional 6pm services and other activities are listed on our website www.swanwickbaptist.co.uk or contact Brian on 01773 833109 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.

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Rambles with Rafa Rafa had a new little buddy on this month’s walk, with our latest foster dog Flake joining us and he picked a beauty! This month David of JH legal takes us out to Curbar Edge, which is right in the middle of our Rural voice delivery area. It was nice to take some time and see the authentic beauty of this area doing what we love most – walking our dogs!

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2. Continue along a footpath with open views on your right and a stone wall on your left. After a short distance the path splits in two. Keep to the left staying close to the stone wall on your left. When the wall ends continue straight ahead for some distance and pass by a large rock (Eagle Rock) on your left.

3. Continue straight ahead for some distance until reaching a small marker post with blue arrows on your left. You will have open views directly in front of you and at this point follow the path to the right, going downhill. After some distance pass through a wooden gate and then continue along a lane going downhill with a stone wall on both sides.

4. Continue along the lane for quite some distance to pass by ‘Ladywell Farm’ on your right. Immediately after the farm follow the lane sharp around to the right and then after a short distance follow the lane around to the left. Continue downhill along the lane until it turns into a road and you begin to pass houses on both sides.

5. Continue until reaching a road junction and pass a red letter-box on your right. Continue ahead along the road passing the ‘Village Store’ on your right, then passing a school on your left, eventually reaching a mini island on a main road. Turn right along the main road and pass a church on your left.

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Welcome to your new monthly wellbeing page!

Mindful Breathing

Take a deep breath and slowly exhale. Go on, just humour me. And again - in and out. One more time, gently in and slowly out… How do you feel? Calm?

Still? So many of us rush around ticking things off our to do list, doing jobs for other people and getting caught up with technology and we rarely just stop and find a moment or two for stillness and peace.

When deciding what to write about for our very first Health and Wellbeing article I was spoilt for choice: healthy eating, meditation, exercise, yoga, positive thinking, mindfulness, all of which are so valuable. However I wanted to focus on the most simple – Breathing! Breathing is our most basic and fundamental need and yet there is so little time spent on how we breathe, improving the breath and even enjoying the breath. I am a teacher and student of yoga and meditation and so spend lots of my time focussing on the breath yet there are still many moments when I am so caught up in everyday life I have to remind myself to find time to simply breathe and enjoy! Even as I write this article I am reminding myself to stop and just breathe.

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When practiced regularly, reduces stress and anxiety Brings enjoyment to simple activities

So here is your opportunity. When you see something beautiful, when you have some time to yourself or maybe when you’re feeling busy and overwhelmed, perhaps your computer is taking a while to start up or you’re waiting for the kettle to boil. Take a few minutes to focus your attention on the breath,

noticing how you breathe and enjoy some time where all you need to do is breathe.

Mindful Breathing exercise: Sitting or standing with a straight back take an easy and gentle inhale (rather than a really deep breath)

Hold for just a split second and then slowly exhale, either through the nose or mouth which ever feels good for you.

Feel a moment of stillness at the end of your exhale and take another breath in.

Keep repeating this process, enjoying each breath and feeling a sense of calm and tranquillity.

I hope you find this month’s article on Mindful Breathing useful - if you have any feedback on it or requests for what you would like to see in future please do get in touch and let me know!

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in the extra charge. After all some people are just big eaters. No, the charge would apply to all those whose ‘eyes are bigger than their bellies’ and who end up leaving a half eaten congealed pile of messy food on their plate.

NB – a similar practice would be introduced at all establishments operating an ‘eat as much as you like’ type option.

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3 – strictly regulate the quantity of food allowed to be added to dinner plates where a hot carvery is the main option. Customers would be permitted to take only reasonable portions of vegetables. If they then have a ‘clean’ plate, but only then, will they be permitted to go back for more.

Whilst he continues to work on environmental policies to be debated at the first ever UCIP National Conference to be held in Swanwick in October, he has asked me to ‘float’ the following suggestions to assess whether or not they are likely to be supported by the electorate.

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2 – introduce an additional levy – that just sounds a bit better than ‘tax’ – for all those who, after an overnight stay in a hotel or B&B, regard the buffet breakfast as an opportunity to make a pig of themselves. That in itself would not result

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Before the domestic season has ended our thoughts have already turned to the biggest international tournament with the announcement of the World Cup squad. You certainly can’t accuse Gareth Southgate of hiding behind safe choices but are there reasons for optimism? Here’s what our Barry thinks…

There’s been plenty of speculation surrounding Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup in Russia. One of the main schools of thought has been that it’s too inexperienced and it’s one lacking in big tournament experience.

Interesting, but in truth, England have gone to major tournaments previously with the likes of Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. Plenty of experience having played for the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea – both in the Premier League and in Europe. It didn’t seem to get the nation too far, certainly not further than a quarter-final in recent years.

In fact, the best the Three Lions have achieved in the last 20-odd years came on home soil during Euro 96 when Southgate famously missed a penalty in the semi-final against Germany at Wembley.

Yes, that one where Stuart Pearce didn’t…

Southgate himself was just 24 when he missed that spot-kick and the average age of this squad is a nudge over 26. What Southgate’s squad has is energy, it has drive and it has players who you sense will thrive playing under his management, with the freedom and shackles firmly off. He’s a coach that will take the pressure off, he’s a cool, calm and collective character which you feel will suit this group well.

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England probably won’t win the World Cup this summer, they might not even make the latter stages, but what we have is a group of young, hungry players that are only going to get better.

Southgate is also right to leave behind Joe Hart, who in truth, has had a difficult time since being allowed to leave Manchester City by Pep Guardiola. He may have played all but one qualifying game and can probably count himself a tad unlucky to not be on the plane, though the three picked have had better seasons than him.

Jordan Pickford remains a raw talent, though not as raw as the spell he had on loan at Alfreton Town a few years ago – he has to be the future, even if he remains rough around the edges.

Southgate for many is a pragmatic man, a pragmatic coach and one that will probably err on the side of caution first and foremost, but with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Vardy, they boast players that can cause problems.

Maybe we should try and enjoy the World Cup and back our boys and you just never know…

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