Voice Magazines - Alfreton & Villages Edition - August 2018

Alfreton, Tibshelf, South Wingfield, Shirland, Crich, Stonebroom, Higham, Wessington, Westhouses & Oakerthorpe

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THIS MAY LOOK LIKE A BOUTIQ U E HOTEL …

… BUT IT’ S AC TUALLY LUXU RY RE TIREM ENT LIVING AT AU DLE Y ST ELPHIN ’ S PARK .

Exceptional Retirement Living Experience an independent lifestyle in a beautiful and secure environment, where your property and gardens are maintained for you.

At the heart of the village you’ll find the Audley Club with amenities to rival any boutique hotel, including a pool, gym, beauty treatment rooms, restaurant, bar and library, all on your doorstep to use as you please.

Call us to request an information pack or book your private tour.

01629 258 003

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Editor’s Message As I write this it’s another scorching day but as the mags arrive on your doorstep we will be fully into the kid’s summer holidays, so now doubt the long sunny days will have come to an end! But if you’re looking for something to entertain your little ones make sure you check out Things To Do – there are a few good ideas in there this month.

As you will see on our front covers its National Afternoon Tea Week on the 14th to the 20 th August so why not take the excuse to book in for a little treat. I’m sure one of our lovely advertisers can help out Homesford, Jacksdale Garden Centre or Hilcote Country Club.

So, we’ve been very busy this month! A short break up to Scotland saw us climbing and this time making it to the top (stupid snow!) of Ben Nevis, as well as quad biking and horse riding (we like to take it easy!). Unfortunately, we were unable to go white water rafting as they were running low on water – in Scotland – so you know it’s been a long hot summer!

We also did another Escape Room this month, albeit with less success, although no less fun. We’ll bring you a review of that next month in time for the opening of ILocked’s brand new room – Battleship.

Finally and by no means least, we are delighted to announce that Voice Magazines have become corporate members of the Rotary Club of Alfreton!

Rotary is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in the world, doing charitable work internationally and, importantly, in our local community. But Rotary is changing. They are moving with the times, moving on from old fashioned dress codes, traditions and procedures to embrace new ideas whilst staying true to the motto ‘Service above self!’, all of which makes us very proud to become members!

The club draws its members from all walks of life from Alfreton and the surrounding areas of Amber Valley and yes, both men and women are welcome; in fact our very own Mandy Oldknow (Travel Counsellor) is the new President. We meet once a week on Mondays at 12:45pm at Higham Farm Hotel so if you’re interested in coming contact John North the Club Secretary on 07484 101274 or find out more at www.alfretonrotaryclub.org.uk Until next month, Happy reading!

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Things to do Sparkling Afternoon Tea in aid of Cancer Research UK 10th August 2018 at Swanwick £10 per person

For tickets or for further information call Joyce on 01773 607832

Plant Hunters’ Fair at 10th AnniversAry Carsington Water, asHbourne Duck DAy saturday 11 tH august 2018 10am – 4Pm Free entry to Plant Fair & Country Park

(CHarge to Park) There will be a great line-up of 17 specialist nurseries from across the country. It’s just the right time to pick up some late flowering plants to give your garden a boost and we know that the nurseries will have just the right plant to set your summer garden ablaze with colour and add a sparkle to a shady spot, plus lots of expert knowledge on hand to help you choose the best for your unique garden.

The plant fair will be held next to the Visitor Centre.

Details of nurseries attending at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

Organised by the H.E.L.P. group

Saturday 1st September Starting at 12pm at Hilcote Community Centre

There will be duck races on the brook, a bouncy castle, hook-a-duck, tombola, raffle, bric-a-brac, various stalls, bar, cake stall and good food

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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.

For more information call Nigel on 01773 811429 Date Speaker Subject

13th August

Visit Darley Abbey Park, a guided tour of their national hydrangea collection. Cost: £4 per person payable in advance. Start at 2.30 adjacent to park café.

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Adults £5.00 Children £1.00 Including Hot Supper Blackwell Workshop Caller.

For further details and tickets call 01773 873414

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Roots and Shoots: An Insight Into the Art of Pruning. Possible plants for sale

From Sun 22nd July 2018 to Sun 2nd September 2018 From 10.30am to 3.30pm

Self-led activity. Turn up any time. During the school summer holidays there will be a different self-led activity each week, (a trail, treasure hunt with a difference etc.), so make time for fun with the family in the fresh air. Return to the Visitor Centre to receive a certificate.

Meet: Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre. Length: 1-2 miles. Equipment: Suitable clothing and footwear. Cost: £1 per child. Parking charges apply.

Mon 20 - Fri 24 Aug 2018 11am - 5pm

Pikes at the ready! Aim your muskets! Be put through your paces as you fall into step and defend Bolsover Castle against Cromwell’s army. It’s Civil War England and you’ve been recruited into King Charles I’s army. Discover what it takes to be a soldier, test your nerve and hear tales from the battlefield.

Adults £11.30, Child £7.80, Concessions £10.20, Family £29.40. English Heritage members free www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ bolsover-castle

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Serves: 1 Prep time: 15 minutes Ready in: Less than 30-60 Minutes Syns per serving: Free (6 syns if not using the Cheddar as a Healthy Extra)

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Health & Wellbeing

with Helen

Is contentment a good thing?

The word contentment is an interesting and nuanced term. If a person is described as “so content” you would probably think that they were in a state of happiness or satisfaction and not wishing for anything to change. If we change the phrase slightly to, “too content” it starts to feel more negative. You might start imagining a person who is perhaps lazy and without goals and aspirations. This brings me to my favourite word: santosha.

Santosha for me captures a more dynamic idea of contentment. Santosha is a word from the ancient language of Sanskrit and is most commonly translated into English as meaning contentment. But the true meaning of santosha is wider than contentment as we usually understand it.

Santosha means being content, happy and grateful Examples:

for what you have now whilst working towards where you want to be. When we feel content in a moment or situation it is not necessarily the same as thinking everything is perfect in our lives, we can feel contentment by feeling gratitude for the good things whilst still working towards what we want to improve or change in our lives.

Exercise

Make a list of all the things you feel grateful for TODAY, big or small.

Then make a list of just 3 things you would like to work towards, try to make the language positive. Then take a few easy gentle breaths and simply allow your mind to quieten and settle. As you breathe welcome in a feeling of gratitude for what you have whilst enjoying your dreams, ambitions and goals.

Gratitudes

Goals

I have a safe place to live It’s a sunny day

I am choosing to look after my body so it is healthy and strong

I am grateful for my relationship(s) with …

I am going to run a marathon/climb a mountain

I have enough money to feed myself

I am changing my career to lead a more fulfilling life

My job/education/volunteering/faith /hobbies – the things that give me purpose or I enjoy

I am going to ask for help

Holidays/days out

I am going to change my car

Living in/visiting beautiful places Good experiences I have had

Hard times that have made me stronger

I have a day (or an hour) to myself today where I can do what I like!

I am going to invite more love/fun/laughter into my life I am going to sell/buy my home

I am going learn that thing I have always wanted to be able to do I am going to eat healthy wholesome food

I have enough to eat

I am healthy and strong

My future and all the possibilities and challenges it will bring!

Wishing you a month of gratitude and working towards your goals!

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Mandy’s Travel page Tanzania, one of the largest countries in East Africa, is a jewel that is too often overlooked by visitors to Africa. Home to the continent’s highest peak (Mount Kilimanjaro), its lowest depression (the bed of Lake Tanganyika), its most famous national park (the Serengeti), and part of its largest lake by area (Lake Victoria), Tanzania’s natural wonders are perfectly complemented by its excellent range of tourist attractions and activities.

Best time to visit Tanzania’s climate is characterised by distinct wet and dry seasons. Tanzania has two rainy seasons; the ‘Mango rains’ which last from November to mid-January, and the chief monsoon season that runs from mid-March to May. The best time to visit Tanzania is between June and August, when daytime temperatures are bearable, and nights are cool rather than sultry. For visitors to the Serengeti, the famous migration starts in late February - but be warned that this is an extremely hot time of the year, with the mercury rising as high as 90°F (32°C).

Recommended length of stay: Combine a three to five night safari with a seven night beach break Currency: Tanzanian shillings (TZS)

Top Three experiences

Experience the famous Serengeti wildebeest migration Being in the great Serengeti amongst thousands of migrating wildebeest with predators never far behind is a safari which is hard to beat. Sitting on the balcony of your Bush Rover suite elevated several metres high before the great Mara river in view of a wildebeest crossing point but away from the crowds takes the migration experience to a whole new level.

Explore Selous Game Reserve and Saadani National Park Tanzania has some remote parks which are full of amazing wildlife for guests who prefer to be off the usual tourist trail. Enjoy a stay at Sable Mountain Lodge in Selous Game Reserve and Simply Saadani Camp or Babs’ Camp in Saadani National Park which is the only coastal wildlife park in East Africa providing a one stop shop of Indian Ocean, beach and wildlife park in one destination.

Discover the stunning beaches, world-class diving and famous spices of Zanzibar Exotic Zanzibar has always evoked wonderful images of bazaars, culture with an Indian Arabic influence, spices, stunning white sand beaches, azure blue Indian Ocean waters and world-class diving. Few places on earth are as romantic, and a Zanzibar beach getaway is the perfect end to your safari.

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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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. 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. 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. rotary club of alfreton Rotary is where neighbours, friends and problem solvers share ideas and take action to create lasting changes.

Meet Monday lunchtime at Santos Higham Farm, DE55 6EH Contact John North secretary on 07484 4101274 Higham and shirland wI Meets every 2nd Monday at 7.30 p.m at Shirland Miners Welfare on the A61 at Shirland. If you are interested in joining us (to celebrate our 100th years of existence) please contact Wendy Wild, secretary on 01773 833052 chatty craft 1.30pm in the Alfreton Lighthouse shop on the High Street. 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 south normanton & alfreton district amateur radio club 7pm every Monday except bank holidays. Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. Visit www.snadarc.com for more details amber Valley Voices Friendly Community Choir that meets at Swanwick Sports College, The Delves, Swanwick 7.30pm Call Angie 01773 745082 or 748606

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.

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 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

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South Wingfield W.I. We meet on the 1st Tuesday each month (except Aug) at 7:15pm 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 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 ripley and district u3a What is U3A? Come and find out at one of our coffee mornings at the Thorn Tree, Market Place, Ripley, on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11am.

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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 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 salvation army, market street Wednesday Night Fellowship @ 7pm Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386

Thursday alfreton society of painters Going for over 70 years. New members welcome. 7-9pm at the Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Riddings. Call Carol for more info on 01773 603707 alfreton & district u3a Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact Gill on 01773 608863, email gilldawe.egd@gmail.com

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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 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 tibshelf wI meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at Tibshelf Church. Contact tibshelfwi@hotmail.com alfreton life drawing Untutored group, life model, at Firs House Alfreton 7-9pm Contact Julie 07881383282 tibshelf Band We are a friendly mixed age group from 8 to 75ish that enjoy playing music and learning new techniques. Meet at the cricket pavilion Shetland Road Tibshelf Derbys DE55 5QE. Beginners start at 17.30 to 18.30 and full band rehearsal is from 18.30 to 21.00. Contact Pete Ward Director of music on 07870 279 639 or peterandrewward@hotmail.com alfreton & district British legion Meet at the Palmer-Morewood Club, Hall Street, Alfreton 7.15pm on the second Thursday every month. For more details email Mike: contact.abrbl@gmail.com craftunique craft group Meeting on alternate Thursdays at Tibshelf Village Hall Contact Pat on 01773872276 knit and natter group Providence Place Community Centre, Alfreton DE55 7AZ. 6.30 – 8.30pm Free refreshments. Free Tuition for beginners and intermediates. Meet, Knit and Make New Friends. (Non-Knitters welcome). Telephone Linda 07928 948723 crich Heritage partnership Meet on last Thursday in the month at the Parish Room in Crich. Contact Paul on 01773 856083 ripley & district u3a We offer a warm welcome at our open speaker meetings. Third Thursday of each month at 2pm, at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill. //u3asites.org.uk/ripley

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

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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 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

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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

alfreton rendezvous group Meets at Palmer Morewood Social Club on Hall Street. Meetings start at 1pm on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 01773 834281/747072 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.

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

music and rhyme sessions For 0 – 18month olds,10–10.45am and 11–11.45 am, every Friday during school term time, at Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton DE55 7JA. Booking is essential by calling 01629 533066 on Thursdays and Fridays only.

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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Rambles with Rafa We’re back in the Peak District this month as we make the most of the summer weather to explore further afield. Thanks go out again to David from JH Legal for this beauty! After a couple of more taxing walks in recent months this walk is somewhat gentler, whilst still taking in some fantastic countryside, Rafa (and Flake) certainly approved! If you’re thinking of making a day of it Calver is a lovely village and the Eyre Arms is a great dog friendly place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat.

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UCIP - it’s a hard ‘C’ to ironically make the party sound like the pressure group/political party that helped decide this country’s immediate fate and then......... promptly disappeared to leave us to sort out the mess - Executive Committee recently asked George to ‘get out onto the streets’ and canvass opinion to discover what issues are currently troubling the electorate. After a day pestering shoppers and passers-by on South Normanton’s High Street, here are (and this is only the start) his findings.

One married couple, who gave their names as Harold and Mildred, were happy to get a few things off their chest.

“I hate it when, whilst sitting in the theatre minutes before a performance is about to begin, someone turns up and the whole row has to get up, shift bags, contort their body and generally be inconvenienced to accommodate an inconsiderate latecomer” said Mildred.

Harold added that he had the same issue with those attending a rugby union, cricket or other such like sporting event – apart from football who think that it is socially acceptable to sink half a dozen pints. That would be OK, he maintained, were it not for the fact that during the game they then forcefully brush their way past other spectators who are trying to watch the action, as weak bladders give rise to an overwhelming desire to visit the toilet. To compound matters, they then return with another half dozen pints and repeat the process.

Harold and Mildred felt that if something could be done to abolish these tiresome practices, their lives would be so much richer and they looked imploringly at George hoping that he could come up with an answer. Indeed he has!

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Once in power UCIP would introduce a Bill requiring all places of entertainment to operate an airport style boarding pass system. Fifteen minutes before the performance is scheduled to start, pre-boarding would begin and at regular intervals thereafter, those with specific row/ticket numbers would be asked to ‘come forward’ and take their seats. Any punter failing to follow these reasonable instructions would be denied entry until the interval.

We’ve been in touch with Mildred and she is a) happy with the proposal and b) is now a committed UCIP supporter.

As for inconvenience caused by excessive drinking at sporting events, George’s first thought was to insist that clubs enquire at the time of sale of tickets if weak bladders might be an issue and to then allocate seats at the end of a row/aisle accordingly.

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinity Mirror

Before the dust has completely settled and the World Cup is just a memory, lets take a few moments with our Barry to revel in a fantastic tournament and dream of a brighter future.

Football did come home this summer, and we loved (almost) every minute of it…

be honest, has become a pretty unpleasant place to live in the last couple of years.

For many, a World Cup semi-final coupled with the centre forward taking the Golden Boot prize was probably something far beyond what many would have expected, let alone dreamed of. England surpassed those expectations, securing their best World Cup finish since 1990 but it was far more than that.

Forget the idiots that took celebrations too far at times, instead focus on the happiness on the faces up and down the country after each win and the way in which it gave people escapism from their daily routine.

Those naysayers will point to the fact Gareth Southgate’s men failed to beat any genuine quality within 90 minutes, losing to Belgium (twice) and Croatia; this is however, a work in progress. Southgate remains a young manager with little experience at the top level for a continued amount of time and his is side a largely made up of youngsters with a lack of international games – they were just found out in the crucial moments which holds no disgrace.

Yes, the likes of Raheem Sterling, John Stones, Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson have either won league titles or played in the Champions League with some degree of regularity, but at international level, their experience of coming up against real quality is somewhat lacking – and so it proved when faced with Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitić in the closing stages against the Croats.

They’ll be enriched for this experience, and they won a penalty shoot-out.

This tournament was about more than just losing to Modric’s men in Moscow in the semi-final, though. It was about bringing joy to a nation that’s become increasingly divided which let’s

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Only football has the power to do that. This game is about making memories and they’ll last this generation a lifetime. The Three Lions reenergised a country divided, if only for a short time.

Seeing the St George’s flag draped over windows, council houses and painted on those happy, joyful faces, it was about singing Football’s Coming Home with renewed gusto.

This wasn’t the classic English arrogance (despite what some will have you believe), this was a public falling back in love with their national team and finally enjoying watching them at work.

Above all else, it was a joy watching the England players, so often saddled with doubt, pressure and the weight of the world on their shoulders, revel in their experience. I wrote previously about hoping they enjoy the World Cup, and a month on, it’s safe to say they have done, that for me, is worth a great deal.

It’ll be tinged with disappointment that they couldn’t take those first half chances at the Luzhniki Stadium, but that’s football.

It wasn’t meant to be, however, make no mistake, this was the summer that football really did come home.

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