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A vaccination is an injection designed to make an animal’s immune system create antibodies against specific infections.

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When we give a vaccination we are injecting a small dose of a harmless version of the virus/ bacteria we want to protect your pet against. This allows the body to produce a protective response without having been in contact with the dangerous form of the disease. Once your pet has responded to the vaccine if it comes into contact with the virus/bacteria in later life it will have natural protection also known as immunity.

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There may be some mild discomfort associated with the injection although we do use small needles.

• Are there any side effects?

Vaccine reactions are uncommon and usually mild. They may include swelling or firmness at the site of the injection this will usually settle in time but if it does not we advise you get the swelling checked as in some rare cases they can develop into something serious. Your pet may be a little quiet and off their food or have a mild temperature.

• I don’t know if my new pet has been fully vaccinated what do I do?

If your pet has come to you with no vaccination history it is usually better to assume that they have not had vaccines and start the course of vaccines for them to ensure that they are fully protected. The other option would be to titre test them to assess their levels of antibodies.

• What happens if I miss a booster?

It depends on how long over their booster due date it has been there is some leeway with booster vaccinations but this varies so we would advise you check with your vets. If it has been too long after their last vaccination it may be necessary to re start the course as if they were a puppy or kitten

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Vaccinations are recommended every year in order to boost your pets immunity. We are aware people are worried about over vaccination and they feel that it is unnecessary to vaccinate every year and it is just a way of vets making money. It is true for only some of the diseases we vaccinate against however Leptospirosis and the viruses that cause cat flu and feline leukaemia do require yearly vaccination for this reason we use a rolling protocol for our vaccines which ensure that we only vaccinate those things that are needed to prevent over vaccination but ensures pets are protected

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Depending on what medication your pet is on it is often possible to continue with their vaccines as normal. Medicines that affect the immune system may affect the response they get to the vaccinations so they may have to be delayed. We would always advise discussing with your vet when vaccines are due if your pet is on any medication.

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8. Continue to pass 2 more marker posts on your right. A short distance after the second marker post the hedge on your right ends. At this point be sure to keep left along a footpath and ignore a metal swing gate that you can see over to your diagonal right. 9. Continue along the footpath for a short distance then pass through some trees until reaching a marker post on your left and a tall signpost in front of you. At this point turn left following the arrow and the ‘Great

A medium length walk which should take you and your dog around 3-4 hours to complete. There are a couple of short sections of road so please take care. Most of the walk is on paths and trails but please wear appropriat1e footwear and please follow the countryside code..

walk along the road keeping a stone wall on your right. Continue to pass through a gap adjacent to a large metal gate to continue straight ahead along a gravel lane and signposted bridleway.

2. Follow the lane as it bends around to the left and crosses over the motorway. Immediately after and at a T junction of lanes turn left along a lane and signposted bridleway. The lane narrows and bends to the right then continues with a hedge on your left and open views to your right.

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7. Follow the path back out of the trees and keep on it ignoring any other path to the right, keeping a drop to your right. You will head back into some trees for a short distance. At a yellow marker post on your left turn right ignoring the path uphill in front of you. Pass another marker post on your left to emerge back out of the trees.

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We begin outside Strelley Hall before crossing over the M1 and following a section of the Robin Hood Way to Swingate. We walk past the Swingate Water Tower and then loop through some nice countryside bordering Kimberley and Awsworth before heading back towards Swingate and retracing our steps back to the start.

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Out & About

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

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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 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 St Andrews Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30, The Old School House Swanwick, Term Time, young babies to school age, Contact Sara, 01773 608083 or 07736 927854 Dog Obedience Classes 7-9pm, Pentrich Village Hall, Vacancies for continued classes, Contact Margaret, 07917 854486 The Salvation Army - Friends and Fellowship 2pm, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Except bank Holidays, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@ salvationarmy.org.uk Amber Valley Voices 7.30pm, Swanwick Sports College, The Delves. Friendly Community Choir, Contact Angie, 07425 136017 Toddler Group 10 - 11.30am, Church of Christ, Riddings, www.oscari.org, enquiries@oscari.org

Over 50’s club 10-12pm, Riddings Park Community Centre, Cuppa, Bingo,, Raffle and a chat Somercotes St Thomas Ladies Group 8-10pm, Somercotes Village Hall, Not the first Tuesday. New members welcome, just turn up on the night and the group will be very pleased to meet you. Pentrich WI .30-9.30pm, Pentrich Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday of the month, New members always welcome, Contact Julie, 01773 540350 The Salvation Army - Car and Share Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30am, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Except bank Holidays, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky. owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 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 Ripley & District U3A 11am, The Angel, Ripley, 4th Tuesday of the month Amber Friendship Group 2.30-4.30pm, Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, Entertainment & Afternoon Tea, 2nd tuesday of the month, 01773 604204 Dance Group 8.30-10.30pm, Riddings Community Centre, Come and join a friendly Group Coffee Morning 10-12pm, Swanwick Baptist Church, Coffee, Chat and Crafts Swanwick Cygnets Toddler Group 9.15-10.45am, Old School House, Swanwick, Term Time, Contact Angela, 01773 606329 Luncheon Club, Swanwick Methodist Church Ring for more details, Contact Gill, 01773 607860 Starter and Sweet Lunches 12-2pm, St James Church, Riddings, 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Mrs Allsopp, 01773 607590 Somercotes Choral Society 7.15pm, Swanwick School & Sports , No auditions, a great hobby. We perform 2 x concerts per year. , Contact David, 07949 322717 Pentrich Historical Society 7.15pm, Pentrich Village Hall, 3rd Tuesday of the month, September - June. Talks on various historical subjects and light refreshments served £3 per meeting, Contact Michael Parkin, 01773 603071 Craft Group 10-12pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org

Wednesday 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 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 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Riddings Community Centre 2nd Wednesday of the month, Raffle and Speaker with Topics of Interest Over 50’s Sequence Dancing 2-4pm, Riddings Community Centre, Small friendly group. Light Exercise & Friendship. Raffle, Tea & Biscuits. , 01773 607907 Greenhillocks Fellowship 2-4pm, Wood Street Methodist, Over 50’s club, Contact David, 01773 423854 Swanwick Men’s Shed 3.30pm, Turners Lane off Crays Hill. DE55 1AS, Open to new members. Tea, cake and wood working projects., Contact Charlie Parkes, 07967 378305 Swanwick Reading Group 7pm, Boot & Slipper, Swanwick, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Contact Gary, 07941 766448, garynwood@hotmail.com Zumba Fitness 8pm - 8.45pm, Somercotes Parish Hall, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724 Swanwick WI, 7.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Swanwick, Varied programme, Visitors welcome , Contact Joan Poulter, 01773 607068

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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 Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldawe@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 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 Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Carry-together Sling Library 1-2.30pm, Genesis Centre - Soft Play, Every other week, www. facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary Alfreton & District British Legion 7.15pm, Palmer-Morewood Club, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Mike, abrbl@gmail.com Ripley & District U3A, 2pm, St Josephs Church Hall Open speaker meetings, u3asites.org.uk/Ripley Swanwick Men’s Shed 3.30pm, Turners Lane off Crays Hill. DE55 1AS, Open to new members. Tea, cake and wood working projects., Contact Charlie Parkes, 07967 378305 Social Café 12-2pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, Lunch served, £3.50 for 3 courses, enquiries@oscari.org Coffee Morning for All 9.30-11.30am, Riddings Park Community Centre, All ages welcome, come and enjoy and make new friends Ripley Classical Music Group, Evenings, Field Terrace Community Centre4, Ripley, Meets twice a month, Contact Philip Outram, 01773 746939 The Salvation Army -Sing and Play 9.30-11.00am, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 0-2 years, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@ salvationarmy.org.uk Zumba Fitness 6pm - 6.45pm, Fizzio Fit, Swanwick, DE5 3QY, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724

Friday 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 Riddings WI 7-9am, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks, 3rd Friday of the month, new members welcome , Contact Marion, 01773 607104 The Salvation Army, Craft & Cake 2-4pm, Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 1st Friday of the month, all materials provided, £1 donation appreciated to cover the costs., Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk The Salvation Army, Singing by Heart 2-3pm, Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 2nd Friday of the month, Dementia Awareness Group. Come along for a sing along and fellowship., Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Zumba Fitness 7.30pm - 8.15pm, Somercotes Parish Hall, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724

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Friday Kids Club 3.45 - 5.30pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org

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 Monthly Coffee Morning 10-12pm, Somercotes Village Hall, 1st Saturday of the month, Homemade cakes, a variety of plants and so much more. Everyone welcome. Swanwick Men’s Shed, 10am-3pm, Turners Lane off Crays Hill. DE55 1AS, Open to new members. Tea, cake and wood working projects., Contact Charlie Parkes, 07967 378305

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