Voice Magazines - Selston, Pinxton, Jacksdale & Westwood Edition - January 2019

SELSTON, PINXTON, JACKSDALE & WESTWOOD

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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.

… B U T I T ’ S AC T UA L LY LU X U RY R E T I R E M E N T L I V I N G AT AU D L E Y S T E L P H I N ’ S PA R K , M AT LO C K .

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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 13 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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Paul Fenwick, director of Wilkinson Bros, said: This is a fantastic achievement for us at Wilkinson Bros, we are a third-generation family run business and we work hard to help those in need at such a difficult time and it’s nice to have recognition for our efforts and shows we are doing things right.

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Golden Charter CEO Suzanne Grahame said: “The respected and caring work of independent funeral directors within their local communities often goes unrecognised and so it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the team at Wilkinson Bros for their tremendous achievement in winning this award.

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Things to do Big Garden Birdwatch

STUDENT MUSICIAN CONTEST 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.

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All applications must be received by 6th April 2019

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.

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/

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

Suitable footwear and clothing required.

New faces made welcome.

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

South Wingfield Social Club 43 High Road, South Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7LX

Ripley Morris Dancers Taster Event 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 the Peaks Returns!

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

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

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.

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Feb 11th AGM & DVD on Gardening Tips For more information call Nigel on 01773 811429.

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The right person will be flexible in their approach, showing their willingness to work as part of a small but effective team.

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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.

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!

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.

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

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Macaroni Cheese January is all about comfort food on the long cold nights. With this recipe you get all of the comfort and very few Syns. Perfect!

Serves: 4 Ready in: Over 1 hour Syns per serving: 4

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1. Preheat your over to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6. Cook the macaroni according to the packet instructions, then drain well and tip into a wide mixing bowl.

2. Meanwhile, place a large frying pan sprayed with low cooking spray over a high heat. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and courgette, and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add to the macaroni.

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.

4. Transfer to a shallow, ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the remaining Cheddar and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.

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An Independent Family Business serving Families for Generations Our Selston Funeral Home, located in the former Selston Police House at Wilde’s corner, serves families throughout a wide area.

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A Great Day Out for Families – including Your Dog! Our dedicated team, including Funeral Directors Anthony Topley and Helen Ellis, and Funeral Arranger Danni Allen, are available to meet with you to discuss funeral arrangements or funeral planning either at our premises or in your own home.

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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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Book Review

Philip Pullman writes books which take you to another place. Pick up La Belle Sauvage, prepare to be transported.

Fans of Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy will dive back into a familiar world which is like our own in so many ways but deliciously and addictively different. Newcomers will find themselves immersed in a universe which ignores rules and opens up the bounds of possibility.

Malcolm Polstead is a young lad whose parents run a pub in Oxford. His life is very ordinary and he’s at his happiest messing about in his canoe with his daemon Asta. Ah, the incredible daemons! Once you’ve read about daemons you really, really want one.

Every human in these books has a daemon – an animal soulmate which is bonded to them physically, emotionally, and mentally and which provides love and guidance and a best friend in one entity.

Malcolm’s humdrummery changes when it starts to rain. And rain. And rain. And Malcolm takes on the challenge of his young life. This is super-charged storytelling, a feast of entertainment and beautifully written.

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

Monday

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

Tuesday (cont...)

Breathe Easy Group 1.30-3.30pm , Post Mill Centre, 3rd Tuesday of the month. For people and supporters of sufferers of lung related illnesses including asthma and COPD., Contact Ros, 01773 831990 South Normanton Dramatic Society

7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, 3rd Tuesday of the month, www. facebook.com/SNorDS@gmail.com for more details, Contact Ian, sthnrmds@gmail.com

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

9.15-10.30am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 15months-3 years £2

6.30pm, Fredrick Gent School, Contact Rob, 07962 308933, www.activityderbyshire.co.uk/jog Newton & District - OAP Club, 7-9pm, Newton Community Centre, Musical Entertainment, 01773 873414

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The Base Youth Club

5-7pm, The Base South Normanton, School Years 6-8, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

Messy Play

The Base Lads Night

5.30-7.30pm, The Base South Normanton, Last Wednesday of the month, School Years 7 - 11, 01773 510882, www. snapyouth.org Pinxton Nursery School, 0-18 Months

The Base Girls Night

5-7pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 7-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

SNAP Detached Youth Work

5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

Wednesday

Little Stars Toddler Group

1-2.30pm, St Helens Church Selston, Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each. Please bring a drink for your child/children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children.

Tuesday

NRAS Chesterfield ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 SNAP Detached Youth Work 5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Forest Gump Joggers 6.15pm, Fredrick Gent School, Beginners Jogging Group, Contact Heather, 07983 51273, www.activederbyshire.co.uk West Ashfield Rotary Club 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942 Zion Methodist Coffee Club 10-11.30am, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875 Messy Kidz 4-6pm, St Helens Church Pinxton, £2 for snacks & Drinks, Contact Zynell Callaghan, 07866 029978, messykidzpinxton@ gmail.com Mini Roarers Toddler Group 9.45-11.15am, J28 Church, South Normanton, Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each. Please bring a drink for your child/children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children., 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com

Thursday Alfreton Society of Painters 7-9pm, Hathersage Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 603707 Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldaw@gmail.com Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome. No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391 Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Zion Methodist Youth Club 6.30pm, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, Youth Club for ages 5-11, Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875 Platinum Seniors 1st Thursday of the month, wwwj28church.com for more information, 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com Newton Toddler Group 1-3pm, Newton Community Centre, Term time only, Contact Kathryn, 01773 872031 Alfreton Cyclists Touring Club 7pm, Gloves Lane, Blackwell, 0771 9933824 Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat 10-11.30am, Newton Methodist Church The Base Pinxton 6-7.30pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 6-11 , 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7-8pm, CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale, Alternating Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Contact Paul, CentrePointOutreach@reborn.com

Friday

Oakwood Royal British Legion

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

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

E.M.J.J.A Jiu 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

7pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/ Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386

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Tiny & Toddlers

9-11am, Pinxton Village Hall, 0-3 Years, Contact Are these the same group

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9.15-11.15am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 0-4 years £1.50 month,

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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 St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church

Selston Wednesday Club

10-12pm, South Normanton Parish Church, Last saturday of the month, Cakes & goods for sale to raise money for the building fund., Contact Stephen Potter, 01773 811273, stephen.potter55@gmail.com

Jacksdale Dollies WI

10-1pm, Jacksdale Community Centre, 4th Saturday of the month, Craft Group, all crafters welcome, Contact Sue, 01773 606884 or 07860 523632

7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, Friendly Group with a variety of ages, 07580 635589

10.15-12.15pm, Parish Hall, Selston, Active Group for the over 50’s. Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowels & Croquet, Contact Maxine, 01773 719444 7.45pm, Westwood United Reformed Church, 4th Wednesday of the month, 07989 641345, Through Facebook

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Sunday

10-12pm, Riddings Park Community Centre, Entrance 20p.

Sellers from 9am £5 per table. First Sunday of the month, Contact Pat, 01773 541794 Amber Valley Junior Rugby

10am, Lower Somercotes Opp. Pye Bridge, Kids 4-16 years, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Zion Methodist Morning Worship 10.45am, Zion Methodist , Market Street, Morning Worship, Contact Freda Ludlam, 01773 811875

J28 The Common

10.30am, J28 Church, South Normanton, With “Rock Stars Children’s Club” Evening service @5pm first Sunday of the month., 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com

Salvation Army Fellowship

10.30am, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellor’s, 07855 455093/01773 783386

Community Church

10.45am, Birchwood Room, Postmill Centre, Children’s activities during the service, Contact Mark Oldershaw, 01773 811273 St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church

10.30am, South Normanton Parish Church, Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month,. 10.30am Café Church in The Church Hall each week. 4.30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion , Contact Stephen Potter, 01773 811273, stephen.potter55@ gmail.com Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

10.30-12pm, CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale, Morning Service, All welcome., Contact Paul, CentrePointOutreach@reborn.com Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

6-7pm, CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale, Evening Service, All welcome., Contact Paul, CentrePointOutreach@ reborn.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 . Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels, with preschool 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

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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.

9. Walk along a tarmac path with the river on your right.

Pass by a fishing lake on your right and then after some distance you will continue with a chain link fence and a railway line on your right. When the chain link fence on your right ends turn sharp right to double back on yourself and then pass through a swing gate, cross over the railway line to pass through a 2nd swing gate.

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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Mike’s Musings

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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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2 - Continuing on a footballing theme, Roger from Riddings has said that’s he’s sick to death of commentators referring to e.g. Frank Lampard’s Derby County, Harry Kewell’s Notts County etc. As he correctly points out, both of these famous football clubs were amongst the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888, long before Frank and Harry were even a twinkle in their great grandad’s eye.

These and other clubs existed long before the current highly paid managers came on the scene and will still be there long after they’ve gone. The clubs do not belong to the manager!

3 An anonymous correspondent from Broadmeadows Estate has said that something ought to be done about people over a certain age enjoying drinks from the likes of McDonalds – that infamous supplier of approximately 30% of all anti-socially discarded waste found on the streets of our district! – whilst out in public. What really seems to annoy him/ her is the fact that these otherwise mature individuals are drinking through straws just like kids. “Don’t they realise how childish they look?” he/she argues.

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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No More Ladders So, was 2018 a vintage year for English football or just a flash in the pan? Is Gareth SouthFascias gate building something special or has he just been lucky, with kind draws and below par Soffits 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.

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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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