Voice Magazines - Alfreton & Villages Edition - January 2019

ALFRETON, TIBSHELF, SOUTH WINGFIELD, SHIRLAND, CRICH, STONEBROOM, HIGHAM, WESSINGTON, WESTHOUSES & OAKERTHORPE

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Editor’s Message

T H I S M AY LO O K L I K E A B O U T I Q U E H OT E L …

Happy New Year!!!

2018 was a funny year wasn’t it? There were ups and downs but I hope it was a good year for you all personally. We have an underappreciated knack of ‘just getting on with things’ in this area, which I think stands us in good stead no matter what is thrown our way.

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Here at Voice Mags we’re planning for a big 2019, no matter what happens with Brexit! As well as our span dangly new website, (coming soon). We are looking at launching 2 new magazines this year, we’re keeping our powder dry on exactly when and where they will be distributed but let’s just say for now, we’re not going international……… yet!!

Good news on our most recent foster dog, Harvey. He has found a permanent home with a lovely family in Merseyside. We are so sad to see him go but know he is going to be really happy there. It’s a doubleedged sword fostering but it is amazing when you get pictures and messages telling you how well the dog is doing. January is always a busy time for dog rescue charities so if you can help in anyway, whether it’s Spaniel Aid, Jerry Green or any other reputable organisation, please do what you can.

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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.

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We had an amazing response to our recent Pantomime competition.

Thank you to all the entrants and congratulations to the winners. We will continue to do our best to bring you great competitions throughout the year and this month is no exception, with our fantastic Crich Tramway Village competition. To find out more on how to win a Family Pass turn to page 12 On a more serious note, we have been made aware that someone has been falsely impersonating us to defraud people of money. They have been going into shops pretending to be from Voice Magazines and taking a cash deposit. At Voice Magazines we take this very seriously and have been in touch with the police to make them aware this has been happening. If you’re worried this may happen to you, rest assured no-one from Voice magazines will try and take a cash deposit for any booking. We will only ask for payment when the artwork for the advert has been agreed and the booking has been confirmed and we will always provide an invoice. However, if you still aren’t sure, call us on any of the numbers below and we’ll be able to confirm.

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PETER’S PHOTOGRPHY PAGE Hi, I’m Peter, your friend ly l ocal pho tographe r, helping you c apture your even ts and memor ies, whet her you are looking for a beau tiful port rait, to capture the roman ce of your wed ding or to promot e your b usines s endeavou rs. Howe ver, I w anted to u se t his oppo rtunity to s hare w ith you some of my exper iences a nd k nowledge eac h mont h.

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Taking photos is great fun, and is an easy way of recording what you are doing, who you are with, and what you can see. You may have an expensive digital camera, a treasured film camera, or just your mobile phone. Regardless, photography is a brilliant way for you to get creative.

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Using a shallow depth of field (thin slice in focus using a low f-stop number see tip #6) also helps to make eyes stand out and draw in the viewer.

Keeping eyes in focus works well on people as well as animals (shown by my son). When the person has their face turned to one side focus on the closest eye.

Experiment and see what a difference making in-focus eye contact makes to your photographs.

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Things to do Big Garden Birdwatch

STUDENT MUSICIAN CONTEST

Maybe you’re a keen twitcher or perhaps you want to do something to help those who look after our wildlife.

Whatever your reason why not take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey.

The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir are sponsoring a musician competition to be held on Saturday 27th April 2019 at The Strutts Centre in Belper.

There will be a prize of £400 for the winning student, a prize of £150 for the student in second place, and a third prize of £75.

The competition is open to all students resident and/or educated in Derbyshire who are in year 12 or 13 and it is expected that applicants will be at the standard of Grade 7 or above on their chosen instrument.

For more information

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All applications must be received by 6th April 2019

ALFRETON & DISTRICT RAMBLERS CLUB Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required.

New faces made welcome.

With over half a million people now regularly taking part, coupled with almost 40-years’ worth of data the Big Garden Birdwatch helps the RSPB monitor trends and understand how birds are doing

The Big Garden Birdwatch takes place at the end of January each year (26-28 January 2019).

It takes place over three days, so if you’re busy over the weekend or perhaps the weather’s bad, you have the option of a third day! www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/

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

www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com UPCOMING WALKS Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park Thurs 3rd Jan – Pleasley Vale (7.5miles) Sunday 13rd Jan – Millers Dale (7.5miles) Sun 27th Jan – Eyam (8miles) ALSO DON’T MISS

Thurs 17th Jan – Bowling Evening and Curry at Wetherspoons. Meet Bowling Alley 7pm.

LEARN TO SALSA DANCE!! with Jose Oliva of Feel It & Dance on 9th February 2019

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We need new members to help with fundraising throughout the year.

Beginners lesson starts at 8pm Salsa party & continued practice from 9 - 11pm Tickets £6 each

available from Crich Glebe Field Centre and Crich Village Post Office Couples and singles welcome Bring your own drinks!

Things to do Ripley Morris Dancers Taster Event

TrekFest the Peaks Returns!

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

With New Year’s Resolutions in mind, why not sign-up for this fantastic challenge.

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

Lovely cakes. Whole evening is only £2.

At 8pm on Thursday 24th Jan Ripley Morris are running a special taster event. The club is looking for new members, men and women and anyone over the age of 11 is welcome.

The club has existed for over 93 years and are looking to reinvigorate the early days of the 20’s and 30’s when men and women danced together by continuing as a mixed team.

The club meets each Thursday at 8pm, so if you can’t make this event and still want to get involved or if you want more Contact: Mick Buckley on 01773 743560 or ripleymm@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.ripleymorrismen.org.uk for more information.

TrekFest is the ultimate UK trekking challenge involving hiking in the rugged countryside for either 25km or 50km, for Charity Starting from the Trekfest Village at Hope Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton, S33 8RZ on Saturday 31st August 2019 (Camping available from 30th Aug – 1st Sept 2019). Open to anyone aged 18 and over (14-17yr olds can take part with a parent or guardian) The Trekfest Village has plenty of facilities including our chill-out tepee and inflatable pub! Your registration also includes complimentary camping and parking, a post trek massage, hot meal, finishers t-shirt and medal.

Visit www.trekfest.org.uk/the-peaks/ for more info

Upcoming: Jan 9th - Sam Willis

Avenue Washlands Reserve near Chesterfield This site is now over 10 years old, and has been enhanced greatly including a thriving volunteer group who have created barn owl boxes.

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MANDY’S TRAVEL PAGE Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor.

MAKING YOUR NEW YEAR HOLIDAY PLANS So, we are here again at the start of a brand-new year. This is the time when we make resolutions to decide what we are going to make happen, what we are going to give up, what we are going to do more of. We think about getting fit, planning adventures and talking about the future and we always set out to achieve them, so 2019 should be no different.

Having something to look forward to when it’s cold outside is what keeps me going.

Opening that new diary and knowing you have a holiday to put into it and get excited about, just makes the cold that little bit more bearable, don’t you think?

Peoples idea of a holiday have changed a lot over the past few years, it’s not all about a week on a beach now, it’s about making different memories, having one-off adventures, doing things you never dreamed of. It’s seeing exciting parts of the world you have seen on TV; when they are being shown to you by Joanna Lumley or Jane Macdonald it really does whet the appetite. The world is a big place and we want to explore it all!

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Whatever floats your boat, I’m sure I can help. For example, the ski season is in full swing, but there is still time to get out on the slopes. If it’s sunshine you are craving right now then the Caribbean is the place for you. If you are planning your summer escape then the world is your oyster, the Mediterranean is a great bet, but do keep in mind the places that are a bit further away. Did you know Mauritius is a great place to visit and is comparable pricewise to the Med in the peak summer months?

City breaks continue to be very popular all year round as more flights from local airports make it easier to take that short trip to recharge the batteries.

Or alternatively do you have big bucket list adventures in mind? Swimming with the sharks in Australia, visiting the Taj Mahal, walking the Great Wall of China, shopping in the souks of Dubai, visiting a tea plantation in Sri Lanka, joining the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, or watching the world go by at a street café in Barcelona, whatever you dream of for your holiday in 2019 it can be done.

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WW1 CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS CRICH COMRADES CLUB On Saturday 10th November I was lucky enough to be invited to attend when the Crich Comrades Club held a special day of celebration to mark the 100-year anniversary of the end of WW1. An array of music, memorabilia and war time food was served up along with much more all afternoon and into the evening, all with a 1918 theme.

Crich infants and junior schools had spent time in the weeks leading up to the event learning about service men and women from Crich who served in the Great War. There were fantastic displays of their work and the activities they had been involved in. In particular, in a moving display, the children had created a poppy tree, hanging each name from the wall of honour on it.

There were some unique memorabilia on display, provided by local people who had lent many photos, keep sakes, such as cards which that had passed down in their families from generation to generation, shared stories and facts and even some shell cases which had been turned into ornaments.

We were treated to an abundance of music and entertainment throughout the day. Paddy with his Organ greeted us all as we arrived at the Comrade’s Club. The celebration continued with songs sung throughout the day from the local Fritchley Choir and Crich Infant School and a performance by the Heartless Tarts. There was even a special performance from Alan & Crew of The Wiper’s Times sketch, which I was lucky enough to see and I have to say it was incredibly well performed and was very funny.

The whole event felt the community had come together for a celebration, encapsulating a real village sprit and was a marvellous way to celebrate, with a welcoming party atmosphere. I would like to say a special thank you so much for inviting me to this fabulous event, I felt really humbled to be a part of the celebrations on this day.

The Comrades Club was formed by the comrades of the Great War in the 1920’s to provide the same opportunity for camaraderie and support in ‘civvy street’ as they had found in the services. Crich Comrades is one of the few clubs in the UK still open and they were proud to be the hosts of the 100-year celebrations.

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CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE

A Great Day Out for Families – including Your Dog! Crich Tramway Village, near Matlock, offers one of Derbyshire’s great family days out and a step back in time. Vintage trams run along a period street, climbing a mile and a half of track that provides breathtaking views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside.

areas to keep the children entertained.

Experience the fascinating Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail, which winds its way back to the village, or remain on the tram and be dropped off outside The Red Lion Pub and Tearooms, before visiting the fascinating Exhibitions and Workshop Viewing Gallery.

Details about our special events throughout the season can be found on our website.

The Great Exhibition Hall features static trams showing the Century of Trams, from horse drawn to the electric era.

An Access Tram for wheelchair users runs twice a day if requested on arrival, and there is disabled access to all the facilities.

The tram depots have been extensively refurbished to house the collection of operational trams, which visitors can wander around.

There are picnic areas and indoor and outdoor play

For a spot of retail therapy, The Forge Gift Shop offers mementoes of your visit and the traditional sweet shop enables you to by your old favourites by the quarter.

Pre-booked groups of ten or more receive discounted rates and coach parties are welcome. Coach drivers receive free admission and a refreshment voucher and there is free parking close to the entrance.

Crich Tramway Village is open daily from 16th March until Sunday 3rd November 2019 from 10am.

For more details and opening times Tel: 01773 854321 or visit www.tramway.co.uk.

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We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and professional team, operating out of our offices in South Normanton.

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New year,

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The start of a new year is often a great time for a fresh start, a new beginning. A time when we can make positive changes, begin new activities and make time to take care of ourselves. If you’re choosing to make a new beginning (either now or at some point later in the year) it might be something relatively small like beginning a new activity or making a small change to your diet or changing your daily routine. Or it could be something much bigger such as a new job, completely changing your diet, moving house or a change in a relationship.

New beginnings often take courage, time and effort.

First we decide what we want to change and then we have to find the discipline and inner strength to follow through with that change over time!

So what does your new beginning look like? Think about what you WANT, write it down! What do you feel passionate about? What is for our greatest good?

During the course of any change there will be times when we face doubt, can I really do this? Have I made the right decision? It is useful to be both kind and disciplined with yourself. You might decide to make a change to your diet and then revert to old habits, begin a new activity only to stay in and watch TV instead, forgive yourself, be kind to yourself and start again with strength. Even if we fall we can still keep working towards where we want to be (I lost count of how many times I tried to give up chocolate and biscuits before I finally stuck with it and became chocolate and biscuit free!)

Making a big change in your life might also mean you have to give things up, letting go of the familiar. Be brave in your decisions and listen to your gut instinct, remind yourself that often we have to let go of things before we can let the new enter.

New beginnings can be both exciting and challenging.

Allow yourself to make mistakes and feel vulnerable, you are human. Just keep moving in the direction you want to go in.

Here are some tips that I hope you will find helpful on your journey: Choose new beginnings that are positive and for your greatest good • Talk to people about the changes you are making, having the support of others is useful • Don’t be hard on yourself when you have doubts or make mistakes – they are simply opportunities to reflect and learn • Keep a journal of everything that you are grateful for to develop your positivity • Make a list of positive affirmations to help you stay strong • Keep putting your energy into your new beginning • Let go of what is no longer serving you, make space for the new beginning • Enjoy the journey your new beginning takes you on!

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3. Put the stock, tomato purée, cottage cheese, mustard and eggs in a jug and whisk until smooth. Pour this over the macaroni mixture, then stir in three-quarters of the Cheddar. Season and toss well.

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

Monday Alfreton Jog Club 7-10pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, Minimum 30mins Steady Pace, Contact Anne or Amy, alfretonjogclub@gmail.com Alfreton Treble Clef 7.30-9pm, Community Centre, Alfreton, Girls from 11, Contact Charlotte, 07907 919737 Soroptimist International Amber Valley Firs House Alfreton, The Womens International Service Organisation - a global voice for women, 2nd Monday of the month, 01773 745082 or 748606 South Normanton Gardeners Association 7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Nigel, 01773 811429

E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7.30-9pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com

Stonebroom Methodist Male Voice Choir 7.30pm, Stonebroom Methodist Church, Sings Christian music, twice a month, 01773 834965 Rotary Club of Alfreton, Lunchtime Santos Higham Farm, Contact John North Secretary, 07484 4101274 Higham & Shirland WI 7.30pm Shirland Miners Welfare, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Wendy Wild, 01773 833052

Chatty Craft 1.30pm, Lighthouse Shop, Handcrafted Goods, profits to Lighthouse Valley CIDS charity, Contact Pamela, chattycraft. pamela@gmail.com

South Normanton & Alfreton District Amateur Radio Club, 7pm, Post Mill Centre, www.snadarc.com Amber Valley Voices, 7.30pm, Swanwick Sports College, Community Choir, Contact Angie, 07425 136017 Clay Cross Photographic Society 7.30pm, St Marys Centre, Pilsley, All abilities

Tuesday

Alfreton WI 7.30pm, Wesley Methodist Church, 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Linda Singleton, 01773 520243

South Wingfield Youth Club, 7-8.30pm, South Wingfield Social Club, Ages 6-14, Contact Joy Marie Cooper, 07563 770429

NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 South Wingfield WI 7.15pm, Church Hall South Wingfield, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01773 778493

Alfreton Badminton Club 7pm-10pm, Fredrick Gent School, New members welcome, 07415 209953 or 07795 505388 Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary.arms@btinternet.com

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Ripley & District U3A 11am, The Angel, Ripley, 4th Tuesday of the month

Wednesday

Mindfulness Yoga 1.30pm or 7pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, Bring own Yoga Mat, Contact Holly, 07725 974014 Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group 11am-11.30am, Watchorn Church, Further details www. watchornchurch.com, Contact Judith

Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm, Somerlea Park astro pitch, Contact Ben, 07972 9277236

Oakwood Royal British Legion 8.30-10.30pm, Oakwood Community Centre, All welcome for socials and branch meetings, 01332 679282

Amber Valley Chess Club Community Rooms, monthly, call for dates and times, Contact Paul, 01773 833007

AVRUFC Senior Section 7-8.30pm, Amber Valley RUFC, For Training during closed season, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Baby Group 1-3pm, Pinxton Nursery School, All under 1’s welcome, 01773 863105

West Ashfield Inner Wheel 7pm, The Hub South Normanton, 2nd Wednesday of the month

South Normanton Dramatics Society 7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more details, Contact Ian, sthnormds@gmail.com E.M.J.J.AJiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Salvation Army Fellowship, pm, Salvation Army Marke Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386

South Wingfield Local History Group 7.30pm, Zion Chapel, South Wingfield, 2nd Wednesday of the month, not July or August. http://swlhg.org.uk for more information

Alfreton Mindfullness Yoga, 1.30pm - 2.30pm & 7pm - 8pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, Restorative yoga suitable for all ages and abilities, focusing on breathing techniques and relaxation. £7 per session, Contact Holly, 07725 974014

Thursday Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary.arms@btinternet.com Alfreton Society of Painters 7-9pm, Hathersage Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 603707

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Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome.

No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391

Breastfeeding Group 12.30-2.30pm, The Genesis Centre, Make new friends, discuss any issues you may have, 01629 533735

Ripley Poetry Reading Group 2-4pm, Ripley Library, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247

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Baby Music & Rhyme 15 months - 2 years, 10-10.45am and 0-14 months 11-11.45am , Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, School Term time only. , 01629 533066 to book a place

Saturday

Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386

Derbyshire Hardy Plants 2pm, Shirland Village Hall, 3rd Saturday of the month, Contact Anne Marshall, 01509 673770

Alfreton & District Probus Club Hilcote Country Club, 1st Thursday of the month, retired ladies & gentlemen, occasional speaker, Contact Tony, 01773 873143/07519 610138

A.D.A.S.C. Football Club Various Sessions 5-16 year olds required for summer league, Contact Barry, 01773 836017

Newton Toddler Group 1-3pm, Newton Community Centre, Term time only, Contact Kathryn, 01773 872031

Carry-together Sling Library 1-2.30pm, Genesis Centre - Soft Play, Every other week, www. facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary

Tibshelf WI, 7.30pm Tibshelf Church, 1st Thursday on the month, tibshelfwi@hotmail. com

Alfreton Life Drawing 7-9pm, Firs House Alfreton, Untutored Group, life model, Contact Julie, 07881 383282

Tibshelf Band Cricket Pavilion Shetland Rd, Tibshelf, Beginners 17.30-18.30 Full band 18.30-2100 . From 8 years up, Contact Pete Ward, Director of Music, 07870 279639, peterandrewward@hotmail.com Alfreton & District British Legion 7.15pm, Palmer-Morewood Club, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Mike, abrbl@gmail.com

Craftunique Craft Group Tibshelf Village Hall, Alternate weeks, Contact Pat, 01773 872276 Knit & Natter Group 6.30-8.30pm, Providence Place Community Centre, Free Refreshments, free tuition for beginners & Intermediates , Non knitters welcome, Contact Linda Singleton, 07928 948723

Crich Heritage Partnership Parish Room Crich, Last Thursday in month, Contact Paul, 01773 856083 Ripley & District U3A 2pm, St Josephs Church Hall, Open speaker meetings, u3asites. org.uk/Ripley

Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Centre, New members welcome - no audition, just a love of singing, 01773 833391

Friday

Chatty Craft 1.30pm, Lighthouse Shop, Handcrafted Goods, profits to Lighthouse Valley CIDS charity, Contact Pamela, chattycraft. pamela@gmail.com

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary.arms@btinternet.com Alfreton Rendezvous Group 1pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, 2nd and 4th Friday of the

Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386

Sunday

Greenwood Archery 10am Swanwick Pentrich Rd Football Club, Contact Simone, 01773 602605

Amber Valley Junior Rugby 10am, Lower Somercotes Opp. Pye Bridge, Kids 4-16 years, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157

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 01Amber Valley Gymnastics Club Amber Valley Gymnastics Club

Monday to Friday evenings and all-day . 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 information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com

Stonebroom Pre-School We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, term time, 9.00am - 12.00pm. We offer places for children aged 2 - 5 years. Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936

South Normanton Cricket Club is recruiting new players of any standard from the ages of 13 upwards. We play most Saturdays/ Sundays at the Jim Simms Memorial Ground in South Normanton (next to the Boundry Pub) Meeting from 12.30. For more information please call 07984 316020 Ripley and Alfreton Tennis Club Heage Road Ripley DE5 3GG. We meet several nights/days each week for social tennis. Further details can be obtained from our Secretary, Mr Dean Latham, on 07986 149810 www.ripleyalfretontennis.org.uk and on Facebook as @randatc

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Rambles with Rafa Despite the inclement weather we get at this time of year it is still good to get out for a small walk somewhere new. I know our doggies appreciate the change in scenery! So, if your furry friends are anything like ours this walk should be perfect. As always, a big thank you goes out to David from JH legal.

The walk begins and ends at the Kings Mill Reservoir. It’s a place I have passed in the car many times but never been too. There is a good-sized car park and the path around the reservoir is perfect base for a quick walk. We then join the Timberland Trail which winds through to the small but pleasant Oakham Nature Reserve.

From here we pick up a path alongside the River Maun as it winds back towards the reservoir.

3 1/2 mile circular walk from King’s Mill Reservoir

A short walk which should take you and your dog around 2 hours to complete.

The walk features a number of roads so please take care. There majority of the walk is on trails but please wear appropriate footwear and as always, please follow the countryside code.

START: Kingsmill Reservoir Sailing Club Car Park, Reservoir Access Road Sutton in Ashfield. NG17 4PA 1. From the car park head directly towards the reservoir and a large notice board. Upon reaching a T junction of tarmac paths with the notice board directly in front of you, turn right along the tarmac path with the reservoir on your left. After a short distance you will pass by a sign on your right reading ‘visitor centre’ and then a little further on pass by the visitor centre on your right.

2. Continue straight along the tarmac path keeping the reservoir on your left and pass by 2 metal gates. Upon passing a 3rd metal gate with a height restrictor above, continue to cross straight over a bridge and then turn immediately right onto a signposted bridleway.

3. Walk along the bridleway and then upon reaching a bungalow in front of you bear around to the right.

After a short distance pass through a metal swing gate, cross over a railway line, pass through a 2nd swing gate and turn immediately right. After a very short distance ignore a path turning sharp left and continue straight ahead along a footpath signposted for Clipstone.

4. Keep on this path until reaching a road. Cross straight over the road, pass by a signboard reading ‘Timberland Trail’, and then continue straight ahead along a path.

Continue until reaching another road. Cross straight over the road pass by another sign board on your left and continue straight ahead along a footpath.

5. Continue along the path for some distance and then pass by a metal gate. keep straight ahead for a short distance. Now continue with a stone wall on your left, pass by another gate and then a house on your left.

Walk gently downhill and then at the bottom of the hill, turn left through a metal width restrictor adjacent to a large metal gate onto a well laid footpath.

6. Walk straight ahead going gently uphill. At the top continue along the footpath into some trees and then descend sharply down some steps heading directly towards a lake. Turn left just in front of the lake to walk along the path until reaching a road. Turn left along the road for a very short distance and then turn right, pass through a width restrictor and along a footpath.

7. After a short distance follow the footpath to the right and then a little further on follow the path to the left.

Continue for a short distance and then turn right to cross over a river bridge. After crossing the bridge turn immediately left and then continue with the river on your left.

8. Continue straight ahead to join up with a tarmac path and then continue with a tall metal fence on your right.

Keep straight ahead until reaching a road. Turn left along the road for a very short distance crossing a river

and then turn right to pass through a chicane and onto a footpath.

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10. Continue straight ahead for a short distance and then follow the path around to the left signposted for ‘Sutton in Ashfield’. After a short distance cross over a bridge and then upon reaching a stone wall directly in front of you turn right. Now continue with a stone wall and a reservoir on your left.

11. After a short distance bear slightly to the left to continue along a footpath staying close to the stone wall and passing by a notice board on your left.

Continue along this path for quite some distance staying close to the reservoir on your left. Eventually you will join up with a tarmac path. Continue straight ahead until reaching a T junction of tarmac paths.

Turn left, cross over a bridge, and continue with the reservoir on your left.

12. After some distance pass by a wooden gate and then a little further on pass by Sutton Sailing Club on your right. Continue until reaching the car park on your right.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

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Well, the reaction has, perhaps unexpectedly, been mixed with a number of ladies wanting to find out exactly where this bloke lived in Jacksdale so that they could go and give him a bit of ‘what’s for’. On the other hand, a number of men have praised this unknown gent for having the guts – not sure about that as he was not brave enough to say anything in front of the ladies at Alfreton Bus Station and he did of course venture his views under the cloak of anonymity! – to say what they themselves were too timid to.

One indirect impact has been a wide and varied response giving an important insight into, if the truth be known, the trivialities of life that really get under the skin of both men and women. Here are some examples:1 – One lady got in touch to say that she laughs inwardly every time she sees a grown man who, as she kindly put it, has seen better days in terms of his shape, wearing a replica football shirt masquerading as if he’s still a fit and virile youth in his prime.

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Now, like me (& George), you’re probably wondering what all this has got to do with improving the quality of life? We’ve got no immediate answer – although George is working on it – other than to say it seems to illustrate that the apocryphal ‘concerned of Tunbridge Wells’, clearly lives on and has morphed into ‘Bellyacher from Bolsover’.

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

So, was 2018 a vintage year for English football or just a flash in the pan? Is Gareth Southgate building something special or has he just been lucky, with kind draws and below par opposition? Most of us have an opinion and luckily for us one of those is our Barry…

At the end of 2018 it’s time to reflect on the international year that has been one to remember.

One question I’ve seen banded around over recent weeks, has seen many asking whether this has been the most fruitful for England since 1966 – when the nation conquered the world thanks to the likes of Moore and Charlton.

I tend not to like comparisons for the most part, simply because there’s so many different factors to consider which impacts upon each generation – firmly believing we should just appreciate what we have now, and what we had then.

Is Lionel Messi the best ever, for example – I mean, Stanley Matthews, George Best, Pele, Diego Maradona, John Robertson, Cristiano Ronaldo, you know, there’s plenty that deserve to lay claim to that accolade.

So, to compare England’s year to the one when they won the World Cup in 1966 is a tough one and probably a tad unfair/unrealistic. What I would say, first and foremost, is that they’ve made us believe again.

I wrote before the World Cup that all I wanted to see was a team representing our country which we could be proud of, one that enjoyed the phenomenal privilege that comes with playing in such a tournament. They did just that, and then some.

The World Cup was a joy to watch, it was one we all invested so much into and almost ended in glory – and not only did it give us memories

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to last a lifetime, more importantly, it gave those players something few will ever get to experience – and we won a penalty shoot-out before going further than the Germans!

Then, if you thought the competition was a flash in the pan, Gareth Southgate – who has been an absolute treasure in the way in which he’s revitalised the national team setup, masterminded a winning Nations League campaign.

Like many, I questioned the point of it when it was first announced, but rest assured, it didn’t take me long to fall in love with it, how could you not?

The drama of that defeat to Spain at Wembley in September, the controversial, cruel nature of Danny Welbeck’s disallowed equaliser in stoppage time – followed by the stunning win in Seville just a few weeks later, ensured we all took it seriously. It meant something.

Those performances full of drama and anticipation was followed by that incredible finish at Wembley last month when Harry Kane, arguably England’s player of the year – prodded home a late, late winner to gain some measure of revenge against Croatia to secure the group win.

International football is often criticised, and in some cases, with just cause, but 2018 has been one we’ll never forget.

Thank you, Gareth.

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