Voice Magazines - Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks and Somercotes Edition - July 2019

SWANWICK, RIDDINGS, LEABROOKS & SOMERCOTES

JULY ‘19

Shouting about businesses in the heart of your community

FRINECEE2010

Da y

ED DELIVER

ld Emoji Wor

EST. S

GAZINES VOICE MA Y READ B

,000 OVER 10N0TS! RESIDE

1 7 th Jul

y 2019

www.VOICEMAGAZINES.co.uk

Trafford Lowe Funeral Services 24 Hour Personal Service with prompt attention

An independently owned company which offers a traditional and caring service with attention to detail.

Proudly serving Somercotes, Alfreton, Selston and all surrounding areas

Call Us On: 01773 602 593

From the Editor ppened to sunny ning again ! What ha rai ’ it’s d an e ag ss riously though, writing this me there I go, jinxed it! Se I’m sit ting in the office ps oo ly…

Ju t ou ab a good feeling June? Anyway, I have lly, surely!? ing to be right eventua go I’m it, g yin sa tion. We go to print ep ke I if Unleashed competi g’s Do the of re ers nn to the wi we can get down the A big congratulations od. Fingers crossed go g kin loo ers . ath ll enough but the we iley has settled in we before the day itself er new foster dog Ba eth wh on with ing nd pe UK , who has been ourselves, de iel from Spaniel Aid an Sp r ily ge ad rin ste Sp en s be rgeou but he has Bailey is another go anxious and unsure ry ve an off ’s d He rte . sta on so s. He life very us a couple of week dy to begin his new ssed, he will be rea cro rs , including the Mad ge fin him d th an wi g e improvin him falls in lov ets me o wh lots of e on ery er, ev . Like Bailey there are absolute heartbreak with him this month us ng you lpi UK he tic Aid tas iel fan re about Span Aunty, who has been u want to find out mo yo If . me ho a for g kin fantastic spaniels loo k ww w.spanielaid.co.u at t we are re mo t ou d can fin surprised to hear tha ed, so you won’ be ck wi ga zine, the ma for ral t Ru res r ange being to ou ch They say there’s no xt ne the th wi , the maga zines continuing to develop t. kewell edition, and up in the Peak Distric lley edition and a Ba Va pe Ho a o, tw in maga zine re local and even We are splitting the es to make them mo zin ga ma the of a ution are increasing the distrib in. e rtis ve cheaper to ad waited website me, with the long-a There’s more to co planned to the few other changes coming soon and a , so keep your our other maga zines distribution areas of eye’s peeled. y reading! sunny August, happ So, until next time in

Hi all,

Emily x

166 Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4HU

when you mention the ‘Voice’ PS : Don’t forget to e zin anies in this maga use any of the comp

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: August Edition - 8 th July • September Edition – 5 th August

Providers of Funeral Plans 2

Valley Funeral Plan

Member of

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

To advertise email info@voicemagazines.co.uk or call us on 01773 549 035 Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 in Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes homes. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted

by Voice Magazines Limited for claims, errors or omissions made in advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views expressed by contributor or other sources. Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is not permitted without the prior To advertise please call Limited, Emily40on 549 035Derbyshire. or 07891 639Registered 638 in England & Wales No: 105505573 Voice Magazines High 01773 Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BP. consent of the publisher.

BOOTHS CONVENIENCE STORE Derby Road, Swanwick Services we provide are: • Alcohol, beers, wines & spirits • Grocery, household goods, soft drinks, coffee, tea.

• Bread, milk, eggs, chocolate, crips, cakes & biscuits • National Lottery Service • Stock all daily newspapers and magazines

We provide a home News Delivery Service & will be happy to deliver to your address

LEABROOKS ART CLUB

Visit our friendly art group and enjoy a cuppa and a chat Have a go at painting and/or drawing or work on your own project. Current members always willing to offer advice Every Thursday 7-9pm at HATHERSAGE DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Off Devonshire Drive, Leabrooks

Come and speak to our friendly staff to find out more.

We are happy to help whatever your needs may be.

All abilities and complete beginners welcome First 2 visits FREE then £5 per session

CONVENIENCE STORES, 70 DERBY ROAD, SWANWICK, ALFRETON, DE55 1AB

FOR MORE INFORMATION RING CAROL 01773 603 707 OR ALBERT ON 01773 605 758

T: 01773 294768

Premium is no longer exclusive.

Search ‘Kia Mansfield’

The All-New Kia Ceed Draycotts Kia YEAR WARRANTY

QUALITY REDEFINED

Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG174HH • 01623 510777 www.draycotts.net

Draycotts Motor Company trading as Draycotts are a credit broker (not a lender) for the purposes of this financial promotion and can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction.

4

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

5

Things to do Tibshelf Open Gardens Day

Saturday 13th July, 10am-6pm £4 wristband ticket entry from Tibshelf church on the day

Tibshelfopengardens.com

Wessington Well Dressings 6th – 8th July Christ Church will be open 10.00am each day with lots of stalls and lovely refreshments. Plants are a speciality. Why not book the date in your diary. We’d love to see you.

Things to do

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 All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park….

Thurs 4th July

Terry Uppertown

7.5 miles

Sunday 14th July

Elaine Brassington

9.5 miles

Sunday 28th July

Steve Alport Castles

(9am meet)

8 miles

Car Boot Saturday August 3rd at 10.00am - Somercotes St Thomas Parish Church Nottingham Road OUTSIDE if fine • INSIDE if Wet Pitches £5 to book • All proceeds to Church Fund Call Rachael Watson 01773 607131 CAR BOOT

Amber Valley Soroptimists Summer Fair At the Palmer Moorwood Memorial Centre Sunday 20 th July from 11.30am – 3pm Various stalls and games with refreshments and entertainment.

Free entry.

HappyFest

CRICH TRAMWAY MUSEUM EVENTS Classic Motorcycle Day – Sun 7th July – In conjunction with the Vincent Owners Club.

Crime at Crich – Sun 21st July – Some and solve the clues to find out who committed the crime!

Build in Bricks – Thurs 25th – Wed 31st July – Family fun with everyone’s favourite building bricks.

Hello Summer – Mon 29th July – Fri 2nd Aug – Light educational/learning activities with family activities each day (small charge for materials may apply)

Further information at www.tramway.co.uk

Saturday 3rd August 10am to 4pm

A day of creativity, music and happiness at the Palmer Moorwood and across the town.

Stalls, buskers, food, workshops, art, children’s and live music.

TREASURED TIMES TOUR’S

2019 EUROPEAN TOURS

AUSTRIA

Saturday July 27th - £605pp The popular Alpen Hotel Oetz.

[10th year at this hotel]

10 Day’s, 9.Night’s, No overnight travel Includes 2 nights BB & 7 Nights DBB with a Choice of menu & 5 Excursions, plus more

Rhine Christmas Market Mon 2nd December.2019 - £275pp Rhine hotel Kamp Bornhofen Visit the christmas markets at Rudesheim, Wiesbaden, Boppard & Koblenz Contact Patrick on

E-mail: patrick.eames@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01623 753063 For Late booking offers.

6

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

7

Before

After

Before

After

A FREE REGULAR TEA OR FILTER COFFEE WITH A £5 PURCHASE Must show voucher at time of purchase voucher valid until 31 July

FRIDAY 9:15AM & 11:15AM PARISH HALL Mansfield Road, Selston NG16 6EE

Thursdays 11am until 5pm Fridays 9:30am until 5pm Saturdays 9:30am until 6pm Sundays 9:30am until 5pm Check Facebook over the holidays

TUESDAY 9:15AM & 11:15AM SOMERCOTES PARISH HALL Nottingham Road, DE55 4LY

Full menu & specials also available Bespoke Afternoon Tea made with a choice of fillings (GF & ‘Light’ now available) • 2 days notice required From £12.50 per person • Dog Friendly

07495 070 280 or take a look at our website...

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 6PM SWANWICK HALL SCHOOL The Green, Swanwick

Tel : Sue 01773 609 251 Mob : Sue 07738 118 130

Mobile: 07864 867265 | Tel: 01773 423963 contact@elk.cleaning | www.elk.cleaning

www.laurettas.co.uk

Slimming World Recipe

PEAK HOG ROAST

Vanilla Ice Cream

HAVING A PARTY? WHY NOT HIRE A HOGROAST

You can have Ice cream on Slimming World! With a Flake! In a cone!

With sauce and sprinkles! Seeing (and tasting) is believing...

Serves: 8

Ready in: 15 minutes

Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning

Syns per serving: 6

2. Spoon the mixture into a food processor and whizz to a thick frozen slushy purée, then return to the container and freeze again until firm. Repeat this process two more times, then return to the container and freeze until hard.

3. To serve, remove the ice cream from the freezer and leave at room temperature until it is soft enough to scoop.

Ingredients: • 350g any no-added-sugar, fat-free vanilla yogurt • 500g fat-free natural fromage frais • 5 level tbsp sweetener granules • 1 tsp vanilla essence • 8 waffle cones • 8 level tsp ice cream sauce • 8 mini Cadbury 99 Flakes • 1 level tsp 100s and 1000s

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk If you have a recipe that you’d like to share then please send it to: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

8

LUNA CINEMA

CINEMA IN YOUR OWN BACK GARDEN ay

uesd Friday – T

*Please Read All Information - T&C’s Apply*

£300

cures your £50 deposit se booking

Method: 1. Mix the yogurt and fromage frais in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the sweetener and vanilla essence, pour into a freezer-proof container and freeze until firm but not rock hard.

Cleaning Solutions LTD

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Comes with -

READY TO USE AND DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR. For more information Call 07970 217 988 or visit www.peakhogroasts.co.uk

• 6 X 8 Meters Black inflatable Marquee. Waterproof/Fireproof • Need flat ground space of at least 8 x 10 meters.

• 1 meter 1/2 entrance around to the garden.

• Flat Easy access. Will not fit through a doorway.

• 144 Inch Screen • Hd Projector • Stream from up to 10’000 Films/ Box sets.

• Cinema Surround Sound • Seating for 12.

• Popcorn Machine (popcorn boxes/ seeds/sugar/salt all supplied) • A GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION (VERY IMPORTANT) no further away than 25 meters.

• Waterproof flooring • Set up time usually Friday afternoon.

And takes around 2/3 hours.

• 3/4 power-points required

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire based

Did you know we also do Hot Tub and Glamping Tent Hire?

Call or Text Matt now on 07976 400562 for more info or visit our FB

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

9

Enhance your home with new, high quality, made to measure

MANDY’S TRAVEL PAGE

Blinds, Curtains or Shutters Beautiful Plantation shutters Curtain poles and tracking

Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor.

Bay windows are our speciality

It’s funny how times change and especially peoples’ holiday must haves.

Blinds and curtains to meet your budget

When I became a travel agent back in 1988, people were not coming into the agency I worked in asking if the hotel had a spa or if it offered fitness classes, just how close it was to the beach and if the sun would shine.

Choose from a vast selection of fabrics in the comfort of your own home so you can buy with confidence in the knowledge

I do like that peoples travel wishes have changed as it makes my job so interesting, no two days are the same. My clients are looking for the more adventurous trips and health and wellbeing is coming into that too.

that we have over 30 years of professional experience.

Telephone us to book your home visit

01773 771 457 | 07733 184 208 email:premiersales@hotmail.co.uk www.premierblindsandcurtains.co.uk

Angela’s Foot Care • Nails Trimmed • Hard Skin Reduced • Corn Treatment • Diabetic Foot Care & Advice Ov

25yer expe rs ri

ence

All in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

10

The wonderful thing about the world of travel is that whatever kind of holiday you are thinking of, the likelihood is that it’s easily achievable if you know where to look. Did you know there are even digital detox breaks available so you can take some time to turn away from the world of technology and focus on you?

Wellness is such a big thing for travellers now that we at Travel Counsellors have put together a brochure dedicated to it. If you would like a copy or would like to know more about this kind of break please feel free to talk to me about it.

Telephone

07825 702967 for an appointment.

Angela Ingram DipCFHP, MPSPract Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

VVM0713 (Window Wizard Q Advert).indd 1

Multi-centre holidays are much more common with the chance to go sightseeing and touring, followed by a few nights of relaxation in a hotel with a good spa for a massage or time in the hydro pool. It could be just what you need before heading home. Maybe you’re looking for an active break including lots of water sports, gym classes and workout sessions or you could be going for the complete ‘away from it all’ experience to find yourselves through meditation and mindfulness with yoga on the beach.

08/09/2016 12:23 AVVM0776 (Angela's Foot Care Q Advert).indd 1

07/11/2016 14:38

MANDY OLDKNOW 01773 318540 mandy.oldknow@travelcounsellors.com www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/mandy.oldknow To advertise please call Emily on 01773 549 035 or 07891 639 638

With us.. its personal11

Coach Tour Holidays Door to Door Pick Up

Kite Festival St Annes on the Sea - 2 days Inn on the Prom - Half Board (Sun 11th - Mon 12th Aug) local pick up points

£99

£325

inme

Southport Flower Show & Liverpool - 2 days

£120

Haddon Hall Hotel 5 days (Thurs 26th – Mon 30th Sept)

Potters Leisure Resort

Turkey & Tinsel Festival Spectacular Hayling Island - 5 days (Mon 4th – Fri 8th Nov)

5 days (Mon 21st – Fri 25th Oct)

2nd Tuesday of each month 9am – 12 noon – South Normanton Market Place 12.30 – 1.30pm – Somercotes Market Place 2nd Wednesday of each month 9.30am – 12 noon – Clay Cross Market Street 12.15 – 1.15pm – Morton Sitwell Arms

www.dmfurnishings.co.uk

YOUR LOCAL RISE & RECLINE SPECIALISTS ALL our recliners are made to measure to suit your individual need, then made to order within 2 - 6 weeks.

5 Year Warranty on all recliners, including mechanisms and motors.

Buckatree Hall Hotel 4 days (Mon 2nd – Thurs 5th Sept)

Eastbourne

01623 440448

5-7 Low Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Notts, NG17 1DH (opp Yorkshire Bank & Costa Coffee - Sutton) Open: Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.00pm. Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm. Closed Sunday.

Shropshire

Riviera Hotel 5 days (Mon 16th – Fri 20th Sept)

£299

D.M. Furnishings

local pick up points

£299

Torquay

£389

nt

Mercure Hotel, Haydock inc tickets to the flower show (Sun 18th - Mon 19th Aug)

Bournmouth

Trouville Hotel 5 days (Mon 26th – Fri 30th Aug)

Ha Boa lf rd Exc ding ursi and ons En Entteer taanindme r ta nt inclu

Visit our shop to get a free fitting and try yourself.

Matching Sofas & Chairs

FREE SERVICE Can’t get to us? Then we’ll come to you in your own home to discuss your needs & requirements.

VAT Exempt?

No high pressure sales tactics, Check with us to see if you qualify! only friendly, helpful advice....

Follow us on Facebook to see our latest offers @DMFurnishings

QUOTE THE ONEVOICE STOP when calling or bring this advert to qualify for QUOTE free local delivery or free pair of armcaps Untitled-1 1

02/10/2018 15:15:41

£310

inc Pantomine & Nightly entertainment

£275 2nd Friday of each month 9am – 1pm – Ripley Market Place 3rd Tuesday of each month 9am – 12 noon – Blackwell Community Centre 12.30 – 1.30pm – Newton Community Centre

3rd Thursday of each month 9am – 1pm Alfreton Severn Centre Car Park (Outside B&M Bargains) 3rd Friday of each month 9am – 2pm – Sutton Market Place Portland Square (outside wilko)

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR 2019 BROCHURE For a brochure and to book please phone 01773 590 808 or 07817 322 195

12 Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads www.clairscoaches.co.uk

and much, much more. All deep cleaned, then re-sanded, re-coloured and sealed where required.

• Driveways • Patios • Paths • Gutters • Block Paving • Tarmac Refurbs • Imprinted Concrete • Roofs

A member of

Now offering SODA BLASTING

 Cars  Fire/smoke damage  Timber  Masonry

01623 904 416 / 07887 818 613 aqua-blast2@hotmail.com

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

Follow us on...

13

Body and Sole

Lash Lift & Tint When I noticed the special offer that Heather at Body & Sole had on last month – Lash Lift and Tint – I called Heather straight away to book me in!!

So, straight into Heathers impeccably kept treatment room and I must confess, when she told me that I had to lay there for an hour, couldn’t open my eyes (obviously) and stay as still as possible….I was worried. I’ve had my lashes tinted for many years and I always struggle at the point I’m told ‘don’t open your eyes’!!

So, Heather cleans, nourishes and then perms and tints the lashes.

It really is fascinating and as you can see from the pictures – quite colourful too! After the perm was applied, I was pleased to discover that I had a choice of a mini treatment. I opted for a neck and shoulder massage as I was getting a little tense fighting with myself about the fact that I couldn’t open my eyes! Thankfully, this settled me right down. As Heather said, “we’re both here, why not make it even more enjoyable”. By the time she had finished my massage, it was time to remove the perm – it’s like she planned it!!

Body and Sole Lash Lift and Tint which includes 2 mini massages, a 2 week check up and a re-tint.

Special Introductory offer £40

(Patch test required 48hrs prior to treatment).

Valid until 31st July 2019.

Also available as take away products Awakening Eye Cream - £17 Hi-Brow Lash and Brow Serum - £20

Ring Heather to book your free Forever Living pamper party

in your own home for you and 3-8 guests – you will all perform your own facial with skincare advice, and product advice as we go.

£43 £37

Tel: 01773 521 462 Mob: 07840 640 240 www.bodyandsolebyheather.co.uk AVVM1284 (Your Body Q Advert).indd 1

12/12/2017 13:55

We then moved onto the lash tinting process… and again I’m getting a little twitchy! However, Heather had thought of every detail to ensure total customer satisfaction and during the tint process, I was treated to a second mini treatment and I opted for a taster of reflexology. My other choices were either an Indian head massage or a hand and arm massage. It was heavenly and yet again, completed just in time to remove the lash tint.

So, it’s the start of the day, I’ve had 2 massages, feeling relaxed and time for the big reveal! I’ve had lash tints before and mostly it means I don’t need to wear make up on holiday but this is a whole different ball game but don’t take my word for it… see for yourself! I actually look like I’ve got falsies on! It’s personal preference whether you want to use mascara (I like big lashes!) and I’m assured that the effects will last 6-8 weeks and it’s looking pretty likely that this is the case.

And your treatment doesn’t finish there. In 2 weeks after your treatment, you have a follow up appointment to see how it is going and to tint your bottom lashes and you get a taster of a nourishing clear mascara to take home – all for this fantastic introductory offer of £40!!!!!!

Heather really does offer treatment to treasure and this is no exception. I encourage you all to take an hour for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. *patch test required 48hrs beforehand

Before 14

*some eye conditions may prohibit you from this treatment

After

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

15

Considering changing your bathroom?

Visit our Showroom in Riddings for inspiration & expert advice • Shower rooms & Ensuites • Bathroom Furniture & Storage • Easy Access Bathrooms • Tiles, Mirrors & Taps • Full Bathroom Suites • Space Saving Ideas

OPEN 6 DAYS www.metrobathrooms.co.uk

Tel: 01773 318 008 • Email: info@metrobathrooms.co.uk Unit 1, Windmill Business Park (off Greenhill Lane), • Mill Lane, Riddings, DE55 4DB (opposite Windlea Road)

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 9:00am until 4:00pm Sat - 10:00am until 3:00pm

...all your property needs, under ONE roof!

Wills Probate Powers Of Attorney

• RF&O are a family run independent agent.

• We pride ourselves on offering a reliable and efficient service to all of our clients, always recognising the importance of customer care.

• We deal with a wide variety of properties in all price ranges, with specifically tailored services to suit your needs in both our Sales & Lettings departments.

• For Landlords we offer our fully managed service at 7% (subject to a minimum charge of £35) Landline: 01773 609 446 Mobile: 07530 298 948 Email: enquiries@rfoproperties.co.uk

• Qualified Lawyer • Over 15 years experience • Local, friendly and professional service

Contact : Jill Hallam Tel : 01773 549 037 or 07523 963 026 Email : jill@jhlegal.co.uk Registered Address: 40 High Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2BP This Firm Complies with the IPW Code of Practice

www.jhlegal.co.uk

www.rfoproperties.co.uk 16

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

ToAVVM1322 advertise please call Emily on 01773 549 035 or 07891 639 638 (JH Legal H Advert).indd 1

17

19/01/2018 00:10

UK WIDE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY RADIO SERVICE

Nursing Care • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Long-term Care • Respite Care • Day Care

Launched at Milford Care’s Spencer Grove Care Home May 20th – the start of National Dementia Action Week – saw the launch of RADIO REMINISCE, a Derbyshire-based venture which is set to become a nationally known and highly cherished service for those living with dementia. The service is available at radioreminisce.com Radio Reminisce is a subscription-based online radio service for the older generation, the care sector and beyond. It provides a live 24/7 music stream from the home page, spanning songs from the 1940s through to the 1970s. and a set of hour-long programmes called On the Wireless presented by former BBC Local Radio and Saga Radio presenter Ashley Franklin - which mixes music and memories for every year from 1945 to 1965.

In each show, Ashley plays the popular songs of a particular year and recounts the life and times of that year. As Ashley explains: ‘I reminisce about the music and the artists but also about radio, television, cinema, family life, food, drink, fashion, holidays, hobbies and sport. These are light, warm, entertaining programmes which we hope will help stimulate minds and bring joy, comfort and pleasure to listeners’ lives.’

(L to R) Pierre Falleth, Director & Business Manager of Milford Care; Ashley Franklin of Radio Reminisce; Pauline Latham, MP for Mid Derbyshire; Kara Gratton, Care & Development Manager of Milford Care; James Oldrini of Radio Reminisce

Spencer Grove’s resident Mavis having a listen to the new radio platform

Also available to the subscriber are quizzes tailored to seniors, chair yoga and ‘Songs of Praise’ style programmes for people who cannot get to church. Radio Reminisce was founded by music publisher James Oldrini.

As he reveals: ‘I’ve always been an avid radio listener and recognise that whatever your age, music is therapy for us all... …research into music and how it can really help stimulate memory in people living with dementia when nothing else can.’

James and Ashley trialled a few Radio Reminisce programmes at Milford Care, which operates five homes across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Rated GOOD

by CQC

RATED & REPORTED: 2019 There’s nothing like being recognised for the great work we do. But don’t just take our word for it, why not book a visit and find out why the Care Quality Commission rated us GOOD for yourself.

The residents’ responsive was very favourable. ‘At last: some music for us’ said one resident.

‘We are especially reaching out to the 850,000 people in this country who are living with dementia, specifically those with early on-set dementia’ explains Ashley. ‘In a wider sense, we are aiming Radio Reminisce at the 70-plusses because they are the disenfranchised music radio listeners of this nation. There are nearly 12 million of them and it’s scandalous that there isn’t a radio service for them.’

For further information about Radio Reminisce please contact us /orMagazines call Ashley onresponding 07971 920382.

18 at hello@radioreminisce.com Don’t forget to mention Voice when to the Ads

BOOK A VISIT 01773 520 491 MEADOWS@MILFORDCARE.CO.UK

- CARE HOME-

7To 6 - advertise 7 8 MA N S F please I E L D R OA D, Emily A L F R Eon TO 01773 N , D E R 549 BYS H035 I R E , or D E07891 5 5 7 J L 639 | W W638 W. M I L F O R D C A R E. CO.19 UK call

END OF THE LINE

FURNITURE

FACTORY

Sales . Spares . Repairs . Servicing

uum Is Your Vac t Working? o N r e n a le C Vacuum cleaner repairs carried out by our experienced engineers

Full safety test on all electrical work carried out We can collect & return your vacuum cleaner from local areas

Approved dealer

1 Bevan Street, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6BD

Tel: 01773 830099 Fax: 01773 307203

www.fuse-boxelectrical.co.uk

Book Review

VVM0664 (FuseBOX Electrical Supplies Q Advert).indd 1

Est. 1987

Established in 1984

UPHOLSTERY & RE-UPHOLSTERY REPAIRS

All work carried out by our own skilled craftsmen with over 20 years of experience Home visits a pleasure for a FREE QUOTATION for re-upholstery or furniture repairs.

Full service on all brands of vacuum cleaner from £30.00

Belts • Bags • Filters • Hoses Cables • Consumables

SHOP

Images

KITCHENS, WET ROOMS, BATHROOMS & SHOWER ROOMS

Opening times: Tues - Fri: 10am - 5pm • Sat: 10pm-3pm

MOBLIE: 07960 849642 Tel: 01773 856082

08/08/2016 14:48

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

This summer’s big beach book might just be City of Girls, the latest from Elizabeth Gilbert, who’s best known for writing Eat, Pray, Love - the best-selling book (and later film) people either loved or hated.

City of Girls is a piece of wonderful escapism – and there’s not a lot of that about at the moment – following the fortunes of Ivy League college drop-out Vivian Morris in 1940s New York.

Banished by her parents from her wealthy lifestyle, Vivian plunges headlong into a life of streetwise dames, vaudeville theatre, sex and throwing off the shackles of convention. Making her living by sewing costumes for the gorgeous girls who perform at her Aunt Lily’s run-down Manhattan revue theatre, she abandons her straitlaced upbringing and embraces her new life and deals with the repercussions which inevitably follow.

Elizabeth Gilbert says she wanted the book to be light and bright and crisp and fun like a champagne cocktail. It’s certainly that.

The things which could bring Vivian to the floor aren’t allowed to. At some point in a woman’s life, the book explains, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is.

It’s a wise and celebratory story full of hope and the joys of living life to the full.

20

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Bathroom Images of Leabrooks

44a Charles Street, Leabrooks, Derbyshire DE55 1LZ Opening Times:

Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, Saturday 9.30am – 1pm E: bathroomimages@btconnect.com T: 01773 608531

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

21

EDITOR’S CHOICE

COLLEDGE AERIALS Established 1965

Digital Aerials, Freesat and Sky Multipoint

BUILT IN BEDROOM SPECIALISTS

I think by now you all know I like to test out as many of our advertisers as possible to make sure they deliver the best service to our readers.

So, when Andy Renshaw of Renshaw Mortgage Solutions offered to review my mortgage, I thought ‘why not’.

Digital Aerials, Freesat and Sky Multipoint

• Local

• Trustworthy • Installers • Free Quotes

• All work fully guaranteed

T: 01773 742387 M: 07973 676799

How Renshaw Mortgage Solutions saved me money on my mortgage

Free quotes & 3D computer design 18mm made to measure units Choose from samples in your own home Local tradesmen with over 15 years experience

Tel: 07773 660 498

www.arcticinteriors.co.uk

Now I’ll be honest. I like to think I’m pretty savvy when it comes to most things financial. I switch my insurance nearly every year and I’m always on the prowl for a saving on my gas, electric or telephone bill. However, I’ve been on my current mortgage for 11 years, mostly because I believed I couldn’t get a better rate.

So, I was VERY pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong when Andy found a new deal that will save me nearly £50 a month!

Andy has a friendly, easy to follow approach

and he clearly knows his stuff! He knew straight away which would be the best product for me, even before he used his impressive software to search all of the options on the market.

Mortgages can be complicated, with so many things to think about. Whether it’s a tracker, variable or fixed, interest only or capital repayment, how long a term, what fees are involved… the list goes on. So, it really helps to have someone on your side who understands all of this and can navigate their way to the best deal.

I can whole heartedly recommend Renshaw Mortgage Solutions to our readers. So, if you need a new mortgage or just want to find out if they can save you money, why not give them a try?

CONTACT US

Business Centre • • • • • •

T: 01773 861050 E: info@renshawmortgagesolutions.co.uk www.renshawmortgagesolutions.co.uk

Situated just 2 miles from J28 Easy and convenient access to the A38 and M1 Offices to rent from as little as £220 per month with internet included We can tailor your business needs to meet your requirements Registered Postal address service from £15 per month Large meeting room available from £15 per hour

your business solutions” “ The wise choice for For more information call Emily or Jill on

07960 900 114

or email: spaceowlsltd@gmail.com 22 AVVM0841 (Space OwlsDon’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads H).indd 1 17/12/2016 08:12

Need a

HELPING HAND

to find the

MORTGAGE that’s right for you?

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Typically we charge a fee of £399 for arrangement of your mortgage, however the actual fee will not exceed 1.5% of the mortgage amount. The fees may be waived subject to the terms of the fee waiver agreement.

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

23

DALE INTERIORS of Jacksdale Ltd

kitchen and bedroom specialists

THE NEW OMEGA CONCEPT SHAKER

A unique shaker style door with an integrated handle in a range of 14 colours See our showroom display

An independent, friendly, family business providing a full installation service or ‘supply only’ kitchens and bedrooms Visit our showroom at Unit 5 | Jacksdale Workshops | Pye Hill Road | Jacksdale | Nottinghamshire | NG16 5LR

Tel: 01773 687757 Email: sales@daleinteriors.co.uk Web: www.daleinteriors.co.uk Free customer parking

“Genuine discounts available all year round”

Wilkinson Bros. Ltd

No IN st w a llIN CCt V g sys t ems

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

‘OUR FAMILY LOOKING AFTER YOUR FAMILY’ 3rd Generation Family Funeral Directors Est. 1952

• A Complete Professional 24 hour Service.

Covering All Areas.

• Private Chapel of Rest in Peaceful Surroundings.

• We will provide you with both a personal and sympathetic service looking after all your needs and wishes.

• Pre arranged Funeral Plans Tailored to your

www.langtonaerials.com

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

10 Church Hill, Old Blackwell, DE55 5HN

Tel: (01773) 811371

Email: info@wilkinsonbros.co.uk Web: www.wilkinsonbros.co.uk

24

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

AVVM1223 (Langton Aerial Q).indd 1

19/10/2017 13:12

2515/03/

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Stunning new Show Home lets you sample contemporary life in Riddings Home-hunters in Derbyshire can now experience first-hand what life at Linden Homes’ development in Riddings is like, following the launch of the first Show Home.

Nestled in the quaint Derbyshire village just two miles south of Alfreton, Linden Homes’ The Riddings offers homehunters on all rungs of the property ladder a stylish, contemporary lifestyle in a superb, semi-rural location.

National strength, locally delivered.

Buy with a 5% deposit at The Riddings

“It’s been dressed with first-time buyers in mind but everyone should get a sense of how the layout could suit their needs.”

The Riddings has already proved popular with both first-time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder and families who are looking for extra space With construction work well under way to grow into. and following a successful launch earlier Families are well served by nearby this year, the national housebuilder schools, with two ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated has just opened the doors to its twoschools - Riddings Infant and Nursery bedroom Ormonde Show Home to allow School and Riddings Junior School - both buyers to see for themselves the high located less than half a mile away from specification and build quality on offer. the development.

This 2 bedroom property features The village is ideally located, with cities a spacious kitchen, downstairs cloakroom such as Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield with WC facilities and a large living room all easily accessible via the nearby A61, towards the rear of the house which A38 and M1 motorway. includes French doors leading out to Riddings is also home to all the essentials, a private garden. Upstairs visitors will including a Co-op store, large open find two generously-sized bedrooms and spaces and plenty of pubs, restaurants and other eateries, ensuring you can a shared family bathroom. enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without Located just off the High Street, having to leave the village. the 87-home development comprises The government-backed Help to Buy* a generous mix of 2 & 3 bedroom scheme is available with every home at properties, each complete with a large The Riddings, meaning purchasing a new garden – perfect for those warm summer home may well be within your reach. afternoons.

Under the scheme a buyer can secure Andrew Handslip, Sales Manager for a new build home with a 5% deposit and Linden Homes East Midlands said: 75% mortgage. The remaining 20% is “The Ormonde Show Home is a lovely then paid off as an equity loan, which property which has already received a lot remains interest-free for the first 5 years. of positive feedback from visitors for its However, homeowners will need to airy rooms and clever layout. move quickly if they want to experience

• Discover Help to Buy* at The Riddings, situated in the charming village of Riddings • You could buy a superb brand new home with just a 5% deposit and 75% mortgage, plus you could receive a 20% government equity loan which is interest free for the first 5 years the benefits of the Help to Buy scheme, A number of 2 & 3 bedroom properties are available to purchase, with prices as Andrew Handslip explains. starting from £155,000.

“The Help to Buy scheme has already given many homeowners the opportunity For more information about the to upsize but from 2021, the scheme will development, call the sales team on only be available to first-time buyers. I’d 01773 730 678 or visit lindenhomes. therefore urge those looking to purchase co.uk/riddings a bigger home in Derbyshire to talk to our sales advisors and see what we can do for you.

“There’s already a great growing community at The Riddings, and with plenty of schemes and incentives to help more buyers purchase here, I see this fantastic development developing even further.”

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Credit is secured against your home. *Subject to status, Help to Buy Terms & Conditions and available on selected properties in England only. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings/deposit where required. The equity loan is provided by Homes England and held as a second charge. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Full details will be provided on request. Photographs and computer generated images show typical Linden homes and local area at The Riddings. Prices and details correct at time of going to press.

26

DERBYSHIRE DE55 4BJ

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

• Visit us today to view our superb new Show Home and find out how affordable your move could be!

Beautiful new Show Home now open!

THE RIDDINGS

Marketing Suite open Thursday to Monday 10am – 5pm

3 bedroom homes from £175,000

01773 730 857

Riddings DE55 4BJ

lindenhomes.co.uk/riddings

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Credit is secured against your home. *Subject to status, Help to Buy Terms & Conditions and available on selected properties in England only. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings/deposit where required. The equity loan is provided by Homes England and held as a second charge. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Full details will be provided on request. Photograph and computer generated image show typical Linden homes. Interior may include optional upgrades or extras available at additional cost. Prices and details correct at time of going to press.

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

27

Stand out from the crowd by advertising here!

• We have 8 publications to choose from • We reach over 100,000 readers • All from as just £21.00+VAT for a one-off advert, with big savings on multiple bookings!

Take a walkies...

Pop and and visit your Scarsdale Vets practice in Alfreton Pop in and say hello, our address is Unit 2 – Nottingham Road Retail Park, Nottingham Road, Alfreton DE55 7GR

We’re proud to welcome you and your pet to our brand new veterinary practice We know how important your pet is, and how much they mean to you. They’re more than just a pet. That’s why we’re here to help ensure they stay in tip-top condition, from nose to tail.

Our new practice offers a wide range of services and advice, along with the very best care and support for you and your pet – all delivered by our brilliant and trusted team.

We’d love to meet you and your pet, so bring them along and discover how you can help provide them with a lifetime of outstanding care.

Your new practice offers:

t: 01773 549 035 m: 07891 639638 e: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

28

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

• Modern building with purpose-built facilities • Routine surgery available • Separate cat and dog wards • On-site laboratory • Imaging facilities including X-ray and ultrasound • Friendly, professional team you can trust • Out-of-hours service provided by Pride Veterinary Centre

Call us on 01773 304900

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

scarsdalevets.com 29

Rambles with RafFa lake and

We had a new guest on this month’s route. Bailey, our latest foster dog joined Rafa, Flake and the humans and gave this walk a big paws up! Thanks again to David from JH Legal who has found a really pleasant, walk. David ventures far and wide to find the best walks for the magazine but it’s nice to bring you one a little closer to home this month – enjoy!

We start out walk on the edge on an industrial estate.

3. Follow this path for some distance and keep on the main track as it bears sharp left and begins to climb more steeply.

Then bear sharp right and then again to the left to climb to the top of the hill.

At the top of the hill continue straight ahead with a fence on your right and the motorway over to the left. Keep to the path eventually bearing to the right and moving away from the motorway and after some distance reaching a T junction with a track and a fence directly in front of you. Turn left and downhill and then bear right to follow the track.

4. Just prior to reaching a large metal gate on your left, keep an eye out for a left turn to go down a short steep hill through a metal width restrictor and onto a road. Cross the road and turn left. After a short distance turn right onto a sign posted bridleway and lane going uphill. (Cliff Lane.)

5. Walk along the lane going uphill for some distance passing a farm on your right and a house on your left. At a T junction of lanes turn right and then upon reaching a metal gate in front of you, follow the lane around to the left. Continue straight ahead keeping to the left of a large metal gate. At this point the lane narrows to a footpath and begins to drop downhill.

Not the most elegant location but great for parking! And we are soon heading out east into the scenic countryside that lies between Pinxton and Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

The route weaves a figure of eight to loop back round, making the most of the paths and tracks to create a nice, simple route that, hopefully, takes you somewhere new.

4-mile circular walk from Pinxton

A shorter walk which should take you and your dog around 2½ hours to complete. Be aware, there may also be cows and people riding trail bikes on this route. There are a couple of roads so please take care. Most of the walk is on paths and trails but please wear appropriate footwear and please follow the countryside code.

Sponsored by

30

START: KB Event Plymouth Avenue Pinxton NG16 6RA

1. Standing with your back to KB Event’s premises turn right along the road until reaching a T junction of roads. Cross the road diagonal left to pass through a metal width restrictor onto a footpath. Continue along the footpath with a wooden fence on your right and a metal fence on your left.

6. Continue going downhill for some distance and at the bottom cross over a footbridge. Now continue uphill for a short distance and when the trees on your right end, ignore the footpath straight ahead and turn right to continue along

Seals Fodder Room Ltd

THE MIDLANDS NO. 1 INDEPENDANT ANIMAL FEED STOCKIST

SUMMER OFFER Horse fly sprays and shampoos BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Mix & Match

2. Walk along the footpath as it jinks 90 degrees right then left then pass underneath the motorway and through a metal width restrictor. After a short distance, at a fork in the path, ignore a marked path bearing right and keep left heading gently uphill.

Mon to Fri – 8:30am – 5:15pm

Sat – 8:30am – 12:15pm

Don’t forget Room, to mention Voice whenDerbyshire responding to the Ads Seals Fodder The Mill, HighMagazines Street, Swanwick,

the edge of a field with the trees on your right. Stay close to the trees for some distance, then upon reaching a yellow marker post on your right, turn right and cross over a stile.

7. Cross over a bridge and continue uphill through some trees to pass through a metal swing gate. After the gate walk along the edge of a field until reaching 2 concrete gate posts on your left. Turn left between the concrete posts and then turn immediately right to continue straight ahead along a lane with trees and a bank on both sides.

8. When the trees end you will see a yellow marker arrow on a wooden post on your left, turn right and pass through a gap and by a yellow marker post on your right. Continue diagonal right to cross an open field going uphill.

9. At the far side and at the top of the hill, pass through a metal swing gate and then turn left along the edge of a field with a hedge on your left. Pass a pylon on your left and eventually cross over the stile and continue straight ahead along the edge of a field with a fence on both sides.

10. Walk straight ahead until reaching a metal swing gate and turn left onto a lane and continue for a short distance until reaching a lane on your left. Turn left along the lane for a short distance and then turn right through a metal swing gate to follow a marked footpath. Continue straight ahead along the edge of a field with a hedge on your right.

11. At the far side of this field pass through a metal swing gate, pass a marker post on your left and then continue downhill to cross a field. At the bottom of the hill pass through a metal swing gate adjacent to a large metal gate and then continue straight ahead along a footpath going through some trees. After passing a footpath sign nailed to a tree you will shortly exit the trees and then keep straight ahead along the edge of a field with a hedge on your left.

12. After some distance and prior to reaching the far side of the field head diagonal right to cut the corner of the field and cross over a footbridge. After the bridge continue diagonal right to cross another field. At the far side join a tarmac path and follow the path to pass beneath the motorway, then continue along the footpath until reaching a road.

13. Cross the road diagonal right and continue along another marked footpath. Continue along this path until reaching a road. Turn left along the road and continue along the road for some distance until reaching ‘Plymouth Avenue’ on your right and back to the start.

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.

South Norma nton

Selston

Pinxto n

Su tt

by rk Ki

Call us on 01773 602 466

www.sealsfodder.co.uk

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

31

Give a dogWALVINS TIMBER a home...

JERRY GREEN DOG RESCUE ntle DOG d and I’m a ge three years ol ing and digging SPONSOR A ay I’m Perry. I’m

Name: Age: Gender: Breed:

Perry 3 Yrs Male Lurcher

Hi, love pl nsitive soul. I l muddy! guy with a se when I get al there’s lly cia pe es en l, fu rd ss ga in the very stre in the d kennel life Although I fin more than running around y nothing I enjo y best friend Winter. m rweight paddocks with the centre I was very unde at lped me ed he riv ve ar I ha n Whe e. The team nc de nfi C and co TL no of and I had need a lot ape but I still get back in sh out of my shell. e t know love to bring m reen Dog Rescue I don’ G e? y m rr g Je rin t so ou spon With uld you help by g do ra where I’d be, co so on sp k/

Double glazing repairs including misted up glass units.

We run five centres in the east of England, including your nearest one in Nottinghamshire at Warsop Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0PG. We are open 1:30pm to 4:00pm every day except Wednesday.

Window and door hinges, locks, handles and general servicing.

GIVE A DOG A HOME

.org.u rrygreendogs

www.je

We care for and rehome abandoned and unwanted dogs, and will never put a dog to sleep unless it’s health or temperament make this the kindest option. We receive no official funding, or lottery funding and are dependent on donations from the public.

or SPONSOR A DOG With up to 80 dogs in our care at any one time, we need your help more than ever. Just £1 a week can help pay for vital healthcare, training, food and warmth.

We know that walkies can sometimes be stressful, but we

have a great solution! Each of our centres has a large and

OUR SHOP FAVOURITES!

Split Seasoned and Kiln Dried Logs

20 Years experience

Call Andy for a FREE quote T: 01773 748 644 M: 07974 347 107 E: andyrev10@gmail.com

nny

Little Lenny was bou ght as a gift for an owner who unfortunately did no t have the time to loo k after him.

His new owner ma de the best decisio n for him and brought him to us at Jerry Green Dog Re scue at just ten weeks old.

Lenny was quickly ado pted and is now doing well! He is learning amazingly his doggy manners brother George and from his new big is doing fantastically well at puppy schoo be a Jerry Green Am l, getting ready to bassadog one day!

Lenny’s new owner says, “Lenny is a che eky , confident little cha a huge personality.

We couldn’t imagin p with such e our home without so grateful to Jerry him now and are Green Dog Rescue for matching us tog certainly found his for ether. He has ever home and has ma de himself more tha n comfortable!”

Decorative Concrete Fence Post and Gravel Boards

Fitting of windows, doors & conservatories.

HAPPY TAIL- Le

Field Hire

Heavy Duty Tanalised Fence Panels & Gates

www.andrewrevillglazing.com DE HALF SAFE SURE FOOTED OL.pdf

AVVM1256 (Andrew Revill Q Advert).indd 1

1

06/11/2017

For a FREE Quotation call Ross and Mark on

01773 528858 07971 301027 Greenhill Lane Riddings DE55 4HT Established 54 years

16:20

03/11/2017 18:33

C

M

secure field which you and your pooch can hire - perfect to

Y

CM

practise your dog’s recall and enjoy stress free walkies and

MY

playtime together. Your dog can burn off some of that extra

CY

energy and thoroughly enjoy all of the smells and adventures

CMY

of our free-run areas.

K

To hire our enclosed

field from £5 for half an hour please get in touch by calling

01623 792886

Adopt don’t Shop t-shirt – Available in unisex sizes S to XL - £10

t: 01623 792 886

32

Adopt don’t Shop hoody – Available in unisex sizes S to XXL - £19

e: notts@jerrygreendogs.co.uk

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk

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

33

Out & About

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 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

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 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

34

Tuesday (cont...)

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

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

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 Leabrooks Art Club 7-9pm, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 60370 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

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Thursday (cont...)

Saturday

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 Somercotes PPG Community Café, 10.30am till lunchtime, Somercotes Medical Centre, Coffee/tea and biscuits just 50p

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

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 Friday Kids Club 3.45 - 5.30pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org Somercotes PPG Community Café, 10.30am till lunchtime, Somercotes Medical Centre, Coffee/tea and biscuits just 50p.

Somercotes PPG Carers Support Group, 2 - 3pm, Somercotes Medical Centre, Every 1st and 3rd Friday. Open to ALL who look after any family member or friend who needs supoprt due to illness or frailty Somercotes PPG Bereavement Support Group, 2 - 3pm, Somercotes Medical Centre, Every 2nd or 4th Friday. If you are feeling a sense of loss, whether from a recent bereavement or one a while ago, come along for a cuppa and a chat.

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

Friday

Sunday

Table Top Sales 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 GGreenwood Archery 10.30am, Pentrich Rd Football Ground, Swanwick, archery@ greenwoodarchers.org Church of Christ Sunday Service 3pm, Church of Christ, Riddings Sunday Lunch 1pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, Sunday Lunch £4.50 for 3 courses, enquiries@oscari.org Swanwick Baptist Church 10.45am, Swanwick Baptist Church, Occasional 6pm Service, other activities are listed on our website., Contact Brian, 01773 833109, www. swanwickbaptist.co.uk The Salvation Army - Friends and Fellowship3pm, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Alfreton Heritage Trust 2-4pm, The Heritage Chapel, Rodgers Lane Cemetary, Alfreton, Collections of photo’s memrobilia, books and videos streaming all afternoon, Contact Secretary, John Rayson, 07925 360718, www. alfretonanddistrictheritagetrust.wordpress.com

Other

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 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 Sleetmoor United Football Club, Football in the community for ages 5 to Adult of any ability, Mixed, Female and Male teams. FUN FITNESS FRIENDS FOOTBALL., info@ sleetmoorunited.co.uk Bell Ringing At a church near you! Open to all ages (well almost all!) Free training, Contact Peter Jenkinson, 07707 711054, www.derbyda.org.uk/about/

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL: emily@voicemagazines.co.uk

Please note that some of the groups listed incur a small charge and we would always recommend that you contact a group prior to attendance.

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

35

A GREAT PLACE FOR PARTIES! • • • • • •

Themed Party Pre-School Party Classic Party Build a Bear Party Party Prices from £7.95pp!

Private Hire £250.00

Contact us about your Character Visit party from just £20 01773 Mickey & Minnie Mouse, 748600 Elsa & Ana, Belle, Paw Patrol Telephone: 01773 748600 & more Heage Road Industrial Estate, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3GH

t: 01773 318047

www.bettertogetherrm.co.uk info@bettertogetherrm.co.uk

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RECRUITMENT SUPPLIER Specialist Sectors

HR & Clerical Finance & Accounts Warehouse & Logistics

Before

After

OVENCHARM is an Independent Family Run

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

When life is just too short for some jobs call or contact us

07891 832976 or 01773 603587 ovencharm@mail.com

www.ovencharm.co.uk 36

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Manufacturing & Production Engineering & Aerospace Sales & Marketing

Search & Selection Process:

Advertising & Pre-Screen Sector Skills Testing & 1-2-1 Interview Right to Work Screening 5 Years Written Referencing Validation & Review Job Offer

Flexible Terms

We will look at your financial forecast, so we can calculate flexible terms that work with you rather than against you

Flexible Rates

We can offset cost of any recruitment project against the inclusive level of service offerings you choose such as referencing thresholds and skills/ psychometric testing

TRUSTED RECRUITER - Equal Opportunities Employer

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

3 37

Dreams can come true We can't magic up a unicorn for you but we could help turn your dreams of holidays in retirement and stress free financial living in your later life in to a reality. In our experience never has a saying rung more true than fail to prepare, prepare to fail than when it's applied to financial planning.

Yes, we admit the prospect of talking all things money may be daunting but it doesn't need to be. The process is really simple and starts with a telephone call.

We can arrange a meeting during ry which we'll help you identify your dreams and aspirations and how we can help them become real.

When we first meet with clients we often hear phrases like 'I haven't got the money to do that', 'I'm not rich enough to consider this' and 'I know I've got some pensions but don't really know how much I'll get when I retire'. First of all, you don't need to have a windfall of ÂŁ500k to be able to plan for a more secure financial future.

.:

YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO SET ANOTHER GOAL OR TO DREAM A NEW DREAM.

Financial planning is just as important regardless of how much you earn as we all have plans we'd like to realise in the future and those plans are specific to each individual and their situation.

Being able to have a clear view of how much your various pensions, if you have more than one, will bring in each month in retirement will help you ascertain whether you need to save more for your future.

38

The subject of finance isn't the most glamourous we have to admit; elements can actually be quite dull and mundane but they don't need to be. As soon as you start bringing your own dreams and aspirations in to the conversation you'll be amazed at how you can turn them in to your financial goals. Setting goals will help you achieve the retirement you're looking for; whether that be long, luxurious holidays or the nice sports car you've always dreamed of owning.

C.S.LEWIS

Why not start working on your dreams now and give the team at Hampshire Hill a call?

You may be surprised at how easy turning dreams in to reality could turn out to be; that long holiday on a sunny beach abroad may be closer than you realise.

''Most impossible goals can be met simply by breaking them down into bite sized pieces, writing them down, believing them and then going full speed ahead as if they were routine".

Richard Hampshire

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

39

Notice Board

Notice Board

m Orna ental Engineering Promises

• Fully Insured • Own Equipment • References available

Services

• House Cleaning • Office Cleaning ..and more!

Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly Cleans

Interested?

CALL: 07708 097 517

WINDOWS & DOORS

Dan Kelly 07920 146983

Alloy wheels refurb

Service and repairs

Fascia and Soffits, Bi- fold D oors Misted / Broken G lass units General servicing etc.

FREE QUOTES

Railings Fencing Hand Rails Drive & Garden Gates Ornamental Fencing

www.ornamentalengineering.com

dan-kelly26@hotmail.co.uk www.dankelly-windows.co.uk

Unit 1a Taylor Lane, Industrial Estate, Loscoe, Derbyshire DE75 7TA

DECORATORS

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

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

T: 01773 521428 • M: 07963 507662 Unit 1, Wood Street Nth, Meadow Lane Ind. Est., Alfreton, Derbys

• • • • •

Windows Doors and Conservatories

Call us for a quote on

SparKlean Cleaning to a high standard

I offer a range of services at resonable rates for cleaning and laundry.

Professional, trustworthy, flexible and fully insured.

Regular weekly or fortnightly visits to suit.

Two hours minimum

Please feel free to call us on 01773 604613 Robert on 07774 824539 or Mark on 07790 869961 To arrange your home visit

Please call 07794 765 935 for more information

An established and trusted family business based locally in Swanwick

Paul M Longden Ltd KITCHEN & BATHROOM INSTALLATION SERVICES 30 years experience of Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Installation. All works fully Insured & Guaranteed.

All Aspects of Plumbing • Plastering • Joinery Wall & Floor Tiling • Laminate Flooring Wet Floors • Ensuite Conversions Knock Throughs • Design service Call Office 01773 449754 Mobile 07943 237824 Email pm.longden@gmail.com Web: www.pmlongden.co.uk

40

E:info@heanorfencing.co.uk

Tel: 01773 533 393

Ltd

Over 30 years experience

All types of body work

T:01773 711 004 M:07968 719 306

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Do you want to Reach New Customers?

Then let us help you! t: 01773 549 035 m: 07891 639638 e: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

How? Potential Customers

Heavy Duty Fencing • Wooden Gates • Landscaping • Security Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Hard & Soft Landscaping • Specialising in Maintenance free gardening • Artificial Grass Competitive Prices • Free Quotes & Measuring Service

All Fencing Manufactured In-House & Installed To The Highest Standards

QUALITY FENCING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

WEED SPRAYING SERVICE

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Gardens, Driveways, Patios, Car Parks, Steps, Boundaries & Disused areas.

Kills Nettles, Brambles, Ivy, Grass & All Weeds Dead.

Call Bob for a FREE no obligation quote on

07946 486 532

SHIRLAND GARDENCARE

GARDEN MAINTENANCE SERVICES

• Lawn Mowing • Lawn scarification

Potent ial Cus tomer s

ers tom Cus l tia ten Po

• Lawn weed/ moss control • Hedge/shrub cutting • Weeding of beds Tel: 0772 4611 022 or 01773 875 341 Email: shirland-GC12@live.co.uk www.shirlandgardencare.co.uk

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

41

Notice Board

Alfreton & Somercotes Electoral Division

Plumbing & Heating

Councillor Steve Marshall-Clarke

Member’s Surgery

Electrical & Alarms

Saturday 27th July 2019

Boiler replacements and full central heating systems Installation, servicing and repairs of most domestic gas appliances Bathrooms, toilet and tap replacements Log burners fitted Landlord Gas Safety Certificates LPG registered

For all your electrical and security needs

12.30pm – 2.00pm The Unemployed Workers’ Centre 4 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HH Tel: 07969 144 909

- Part P Approved - Inspection & Testing - Electrical Safety Certificates - Derbyshire Trusted Trader - Rewires, Alarms & CCTV - P.A.T. Testing - Landlord Certificates - Fuse Board Upgrades - Extra Sockets/Lights - Shed/Garage Power - Garden Lighting

E: steve.marshall-clarke@derbyshire.gov.uk

CaLL RItChIe

01773 580181 • 07837 205531

All major credit and debit cards accepted

Call Mick: 01773 600 419 Mobile: 0753 0167 606 mks.williams@btinternet.com

The Little Bowler Hat Barbershop

4321

214890

AVVM1507 (RK Plumbing & Heating Q Advert).indd 1

19/06/2018 18:36

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

‘Mobile appointments also available’

Come and visit us in Leabrooks for all your hair needs!

07412 742 711 or 07738 706 041

TUESDAY 10.15AM Alfreton Community Hall 07941548509 samanthaw@ tinytalk.co.uk Classes also held in Waingroves, Ilkeston and West Hallam

42

UPGRADE YOUR CONSERVATORY 20 Year

RIPLEY RUBBER ROOFING WarranTY Call Derek Bonser

07812 995 634 • 01773 302 222 info@ripleyrubberoofing.co.uk www.ripleyrubberoofing.co.uk

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

We Specialise in Stunning Timber Look UPVC Windows

We can convert your old polycarbonate or glass roof into a super insulated, tiled roof with velux windows…..which genuinely transforms the whole room to an “all year round” extension that’s cosy and quiet.

This can be improved even further with replacement “A Rated” windows and doors or re-glazing the existing frames with “A Rated” glazing.

tel: 01773 607118 mob: 07718 589 439 email:craigfullwood@mac.com www.cjfullwood.co.uk

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

43

Mike’us sings M

FIRST 4 FASCIAS

This might be the most controversial suggestion our George has had to hear so far. And I’m not sure the young man has thought it through… Now just how old is the Queen again?

Bargeboard First• D ry Verge 01623• 459891 Fascias • Fascias • Soffit • Guttering

• Cladding • Repair Work Undertaken

07738 227029 - 07921 081676

George is back and fighting fit, but......

www.first4fascias.co.uk

Please call to arrange a FREE, no obligation quotation and survey

Almost all were pleased to see him up and about again and were glad of the chance to ‘chew the cud’ as they discussed a wide range of issues.

•

Reduction in traffic with fewer motability scooters clogging the pavements

•

The chance to arrange communal funerals when a number of people are approaching 85 in a particular area at any given point in time and, as a result.............

Discount for OAP’s

•

......the ability to negotiate good discounts from Funeral Directors.

Call Justin on Tel : 01623 459 891 Mob : 07921 08 16 76

•

A reduction in immigration figures as there will be less requirement to ‘import’ foreign nationals to look after our elderly citizens.

•

A national surplus of zimmer frames which can then be sent to third world developing countries.

“If I was Prime Minister,” he said, “I’d let older folks keep all of these perks.....but on one condition. I’d introduce compulsory euthanasia at age 85. That way, the younger generation would know that those who’d had a long life – and let’s face it 85 is a good age – would not be around for an indefinite period. Families and friends could make plans in advance, sure in the knowledge that those close to them would be ‘sadly departed’ on a definite date.”

Rewires, Extra Sockets, Lights, Fault Finding, Inspection & Testing, Etc.

Free guttering and downpipes with all fascia and soffit orders!

Whilst he didn’t elaborate on what method would be used, or indeed on which Government department would be responsible for monitoring this initiative, he did outline some of the benefits.

A young chap, bearing a tattoo declaring ‘I love Grandma’ on his neck, had overheard this heated debate and came over to express his views.

Electrical Services

Spring into Summer!

Whilst his wife was in Tesco’s shopping, George was out on the streets of Alfreton again the other day, speaking to people to canvass local views on how to make this a better world

One of the key concerns was the suggestion that benefits, currently available to people over a certain age, might be withdrawn in the future. Free prescriptions, bus passes, free TV licences for the over 75’s, Winter Fuel Allowances (as well as discounted haircuts!) were just some of the so called ‘perks’ that may soon no longer be available. The general view was that it would be unfair to ’all those who’ve worked hard and paid into the system all their lives’ if they were to lose these ‘rewards’.

Ian Wilson

First

Call Ian for a FREE no obligation quote on

Tel : 01773 306 460 Mob : 07549 617 536 Email: iwilsonelectrical@gmail.com

Central Heating Installations

AVVM0537 (First 4 Fascias Q Advert).indd 1

Fascias

He carried on with a few more suggestions, and whilst it would be wrong to say that the crowd, now gathered, warmly embraced his views, they listened politely. At least that was the case until he said that a major part of his proposal would be the Queen sending all of her citizens a card on their 84th birthday. In addition to congratulating them on reaching that milestone, there would be an accompanying note reminding them that, as at best they’d got twelve months left, she sincerely hoped they’d make the most of this time.

• Consumer Unit Upgrades • Landlord Reports

06/05/2016 AVVM133819:26 (Ian Wilson Electrical Q Advert).indd 1

We have built our business over many years from recommendations with many satisfied customers.

All our engineers are fully qualified & we pride ourselves on expert service at a competitive price.

(Established 20 Years) Meadow Road, Ripley DE5 3EP Email: sales@markdentonltd.co.uk www.markdentonltd.co.uk

01773 513208

• Complete Energy saving systems - designed & installed Fascias - Soffits - Bargeboards • Boiler and Radiator swaps • Boiler servicing & landlords certificates • All aspects of plumbing undertaken

44

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

15/02/2018 15

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

- Cladding - Gutte 35688 35688

45

A Touch Of Gloss Decorators Of Distinction

We have over 30 years in the trade and are a family run business.

Specialists in...

• Full Refurbs • Roofing • Bricklaying • Joinery • Damp Proofing • Plastering • Windows/Doors • Painting & Decorating

Di Lusso stoves authorised dealer

• Wood-Burning & Multi-Fuel Stoves • Boiler Stoves • Oil & Electric Boilers • Fireplaces • Chimney Maintenance • Chimney Liners • General Building Work

25 years experience in the plumbing & heating trade

Visit our showroom Saturdays 9-2

...plus much more!

Other times available by appointment

Our quotes are free

39-41 High St, Clay Cross S45 9DX

07931 998 813

“We do it all!”

www.tandelheating.co.uk

Tel: 01773 605 007 Mobile: 07921 133 945

Professional Decorator

• Wallpapering • Feature Walls • Staircases • Free Estimates & Advice • Local, & reliable service • Fully insured • 25 years’ experience

Tel: 01773 602 973 Mob: 07986 852 124

www.blakeleybuilders.com

Never a cross word…

VVM1075 (Blakeley Builders Q).indd 1

Darren Procter

08/06/2017 17:43 (Tandel Heating Q Advert).indd 1 AVVM1397

ACROSS

3 Sam, he cried out, “Eureka” (10) 9 Ayrshire, Rutland, Essex and Surrey start to become regions (5) 10 Look, hotel expenses can be sent by wire (4) 11 Her bread has been cut up for a dealer (11) 13 I dial oddly enough a very old poem (5) 15 A school note returned (4) 16 An old king in other words got a key and he wrote music (5) 18 Coverings of cooked bhajis (6) 19 Hesitate right, put one’s foot in it (3) 21 Aim to change Persia (6) 22 Endless leaves on the roof (5) 24 A rabbi decided to remain inside (4) 25 A veto on Juliet having nothing but an instrument (5) 27 Shelter the sloth you turn round (5,6) 29 Elgar became very dignified (5) 30 A very exposed fish (5) 31 Rod’s sacks I’d try to change (10)

19/03/2018 18:08

DOWN

1 A town to get cleaned-up in! (4)

2 Wonderful, work towards a direction of an egg-maker (7) 4 Banter about pear tree alterations (8) 5 Stealthy phenomena hides a sign (6) 6 How wrong, Ric made it to kill his mother (9) 7 Handel hid in this place (5) 8 In Essex, Edward was determined to be a man (5) 12 In the morning, a monk and a sailor went with me to get a special food (8) 14 Ben came, I changed the atmosphere (8) 17 Real soggy, messy spouts (9) 20 She drank badly to see a bird (8) 23 Pat, Leo’s turned into Mark for example (7) 24 See Rob run eight miles in Borneo (6) 25 Is this a singer or a baker’s favourite fruit? (5) 26 Reign over in Africa (5) 28 Starting last, is Keith ever the same? (4) LAST MONTHS SOLUTIONS ) Across: 1 Daphne du Maurier 8 Ballista 9 Piffle 10 Entreat 11 Aintree 13 Teesside 15 Manors 16 Jackal 18 Cockatoo 21 Margate 22 Ear tuft 25

PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICE

We are a local business based in Swanwick, specialising in quality Bathrooms & Central Heating installations.

10 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR ON

549094

For a free no obligation quote call on: BOILER T: 01773 540 854 | M: 07968 772 224 INSTALLAT IONS E: b.sole@sky.com | www.bsoleplumbing.co.uk All Debit and Credit Cards accepted

Limply 26 Emailing 27 Dick Whittington Down: 1 Debrett 2 Palette 3 Naive 4 Utah 5 Union Jack 6 Inferno 7 Reefers 12 Perch 14 Scapa Flow 16 Jumbled 17 Ceramic 19 Tourist 20 Octagon 23 Reign 24 Lent

For the solution please visit our facebook page

46

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

REGISTER

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

47

High Quality Service, Windows, Doors & Conservatories.

ROOFING R

FO

8 93-201

YOUR HOME, YOUR CHOICE

Make an entrance to your home and add your own style with our range of doors

T

R

AD

ING

FO

PLASTIC VERGES

R

19

ING

R

T

AD

SOFFIT & FACIAS

YEAR RANTEE GUA

19

REPOINTING OF WALLS & BUILDINGS

8 93-201

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

CALL STEVE ON 07717 252 896

Call us now on 01332 755551 We have the biggest selection of doors in the East Midlands Visit Trade Street

Trade Windows Home Improvement Centre, Navigation Retail Park, 810 London Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8WA

Here at Piped Up we offer a wide range of services from a replacement washer to a full heating system...

• Plumbing and Heating Systems • Ground-Source

• Air Source

• Solar Panels

• Electrical Installations and Testing

24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL-OUTS

fold doors

REGISTER

549094

Contact: 07961 80 80 64 enquiries@pipedupproperty.co.uk reception@tradewindows.com

48

www

www.tradewindows.com

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

49

DRB

AVVM1522 (Gardeners Calendar H Advert).indd 1

Waste Recycling Household, garden, general building and waste metal removal.

Household clearance and removals.

Cost effective alternative to skip hire.

Household Waste

Cutting Edge

Metal Waste

Garden Services

All aspects of garden maintenance No job too big or too small Good quality work at a competitive price All major tree works Seasonal tidy ups

For a FREE no obligation quote contact Phil on...

Clearance & Removals

Garden Waste

Call Dale on

07581 450572

01773 607737 07983 979755

Licensed Waste Carrier

Gardener’s Calendar

AVVM0862 (Dale Beuford Waste Recycling Q Advert).indd 1

20/01/2017 05:37

Good neighbours are a wonderful asset for any gardener at holiday time but if you’re going away for a few days and haven’t got anyone to do the honours with your houseplants, there are a couple of temporary solutions.

One is to cover your plant with a clear plastic bag and seal it, making sure the plastic doesn’t touch the plant (use canes) Water vapour given off by the plant will be collected and reabsorbed to stop it drying out. This will only work for a few days however.

The second is to use a bit of capillary matting. Insert one end in a bowl of water and the other into the compost of your plant, or stand the plant on the mat and let it gently drink.

r

Most of July in the garden should be spent sitting with a cup of tea or a glass of something cool. You’ve done the hard work and now it’s time to enjoy.

But do remember to keep deadheading to keep the flowers coming – particularly sweet peas. And after perennials such as delphiniums have flowered, cut right down to the ground and you may be rewarded with another flowering later in the summer.

TOP TIP!

Use rainwater from a butt to top up ponds. Tap water will encourage the growth of algae. If you do get algae and weeds, twirl them round a stick and leave the remains on the side of the pond to allow wildlife to crawl out and back into the water.

06/11/2018 18:16

50

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

51

HARRISON D. HARRISON (UK) LIMITED

Contact us for your waste management requirements on:

THE COMPLETE FLAT ROOFING SERVICE • free QUOTATIONS

T: 01773 812 266 or E: skips@dharrisonukltd.co.uk www.d-hukltd.co.uk

• fULLY GUArANTeeD DERBYSHIRE RUBBER ROOFING

Your Specialist for

• reLIABLe, frIeNDLY SerVICe DERBYSHIRE RUBB

THE COMPLETE FLAT ROOFING SERVICE

SKIP BAGS

HAS WINTER TAKEN ITS TOLL?

SKIP HIRE TOP SOIL

free Health Check!

AGGREGATES

View from the Allotment

Hoe, hoe, hoe! No, it’s not early Father Christmas but it is what all plot holders are doing right now on their allotments.

Weeds are plants just like the vegetables we are growing and I sympathise with them in some ways, a few are even quite pretty. But on an allotment weeds are in the wrong place at the wrong time so they must go. Why? Because they take water, smother the vegetables and fruit bushes, take the nutrients needed by what we are growing for a healthy diet, hog the light and harbour slugs, snails and diseases. The recent rain has been very welcome but just as it has invigorated the vegetables and fruit plants it has also simulated the weeds to grow. In some soils there may be as many as 100,000 weed seeds per square metre. So everyone is out hoeing (weather permitting) with the hoe of their choice.

Question is… what hoe to use? Dutch (or push), shuffle (or stirrup), onion, triangular, Warren, draw (or paddle), there are so many different types all designed to do a similar job-get rid of weeds. I mostly use a Dutch hoe. This has a one-slope blade that faces forward and can be sharpened for best effect. The tool is pushed just under the soil surface.

It slices off weeds at the roots and is less hard on the back than using a draw hoe, I find. Mind you, leaving the roots in will stimulate them to grow again so one has to keep hoeing to weaken the roots so much they will die off. The alternative is getting down onto the ground with a small fork and trowel and dig every weed out by its roots - hard work but very satisfying later to see a weed-free row of parsnips, beetroot or silver beet, etc.

It’s not too late to start gardening a plot this year and we offer help and advice to get you started.

At Bridle Lane Allotments we have some full and half plots still available - call Mick on 07725402033 to start gardening.

Martin Rumsby

Before

• OVer 25 YeArS’ eXPerIeNCe • BASeD IN rIPLeY • COMMerCIAL & DOMeSTIC

DERBYSHIRE RUBBER ROOFING

After!

DERBYSHIRE RUB

FREE

gation No obli ss to asse n io t c e insp vailable t r oo f a a fl r s. r u o y Reade e ic o V now to ll Rob! Just ca

HOMeS • GArAGeS eXTeNSIONS • POrCHeS OffICeS • fACTOrIeS SCHOOLS & CLUBHOUSeS

DRR

Call rob on 01773 513500 52

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

27 53

TRUST US TO REPLACE YOUR BOILER

We will always endeavour to be there on time, or we will inform you straight away if running late.

We will respect your home as if it was our own.

We will keep you informed throughout and keep disruptions to a minimum.

We will only charge the price we have agreed.

READERS SPECIAL OFFER!

01773 786824 07914 959871 draper decorators

• 7 year warranty Baxi combi boiler (like for like) • Magnaclean system filter Before AVVM0396 (David Draper Q Advert).indd • 5 year warranty remote programmable room stat

1

After22/01/2016 AVVM058901:15 (Extreme Electrical Q Advert).indd

1

After 22/06/2016

ALL FOR ONLY

£1800 + VAT please quote ATL01

T & C's apply. Offer applies to orders booked by July 31st

Call us today

01773 749713 leeva@btconnect.com • www.leevaplumbing.co.uk • Est. 2000

Before

Driveway and Patio Cleaning Mobile: 07864 867265 | Tel: 01773 423963 contact@elk.cleaning | www.elk.cleaning

We are the highest rated company in Amber Valley!!

Check out our reviews on their website

54

Don’t forget 203414 to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

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

Cleaning Solutions LTD

55

04

COOPER’S CORNER The way we watch sport has changed. TV money can improve things but at what cost to the viewer and the sport itself. Here’s our Barry with his thoughts…

Sports broadcasting has a dilemma.

Continue to chase the money and ensure a healthy, prosperous retirement for the middle-aged white men in suits who cut the deals, or change the direction and give it to the masses which in turn may help with participation and overall interest.

Take women’s football. The World Cup in France this summer has been given big billing from the BBC, televising games in primetime slots on BBC One to ensure a bigger audience, well, that was the hope.

And early signs are good. England’s opening game against Scotland in Nice attracted a peak audience of 6m, with an average of 4.6m – that’s pretty impressive, and it garnered 37.8 percent of the audience share available which in turn made it the most watched women’s game ever.

Granted, it was the first game of a World Cup between two big rivals for a tournament which has been given big billing. But it does go to show the power of broadcasting on terrestrial television.

Compare that to the 1.236m that watched the men’s dead rubber Nations League game with Switzerland on sky, and you can see the difference – the power of terrestrial. While companies like Sky and BT pay the big money for coverage, they will never, ever be able to reach the audiences that the likes of the BBC and ITV can.

That creates a problem. Take cricket for example, Sky’s money has enabled the game to grow, for stadiums and training facilities to be improved and players to earn more cash. The negative of that is that less people will watch the game and its exposure to the nation is hugely reduced, which in turn can impact on participation numbers and the grassroots of the game.

During the Cricket World Cup which has been running alongside the women’s football World

Cup, England’s men’s matches on Sky have been attracting an average of 550,000 viewers, despite cricket being seen as the summer sport in this country, and the tournament being held on these shores.

Remember the Ashes in 2005? Dubbed the greatest Test series ever as England beat Australia, it was showcased on terrestrial television and rarely, if ever, have audiences been greater. The nation loved it, cricket was on everybody’s screens, even those who cared not for it before.

Now, you won’t get Ashes fever quite like that anymore with the home series broadcast on Sky and the visit Down Under on BT Sport. Cricket had the momentum and overnight it was lost.

The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) have come up with a new competition called The Hundred, in a bid to entice new audiences to the game and have agreed to broadcast it on the BBC which in truth, is folly.

BBC bosses, who have over the years opted against covering sport live, losing out to satellite channels, seem to be trying harder to get events back on their network because we’re arriving at a cross-roads.

Such is the sheer amount of pay television available to the public, it’s becoming something of a saturated minefield with costs spiralling out of control. It cannot be sustained. The average fan cannot afford a subscription for Sky, BT, Netflix, Amazon etc etc.

It just isn’t palatable and quite frankly, is absurd.

The World Cup for women has been a huge success for the BBC and more importantly, for the growth of an emerging game, the question is, how does it build on that success?

And is there a future for more domestic top-level sport on the likes of BBC, Channel 4, Five and ITV? One sincerely hopes so.

Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinty Mirror

56

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Complete Plastering

Fast, friendly, reliable service with no mess All plastering work undertaken, including: • Artex cover-ups • Repair work • Dry lining • Insurance work • Damp Proofing (PCA Qualified) Competitive Prices • Fully Insured For a free, no obligation quote or advice call Anthony on:

• General Roof Maintenance & Repairs • Chimney and Lead Work • Soffit, Fascias and Guttering • Insurance Work Undertaken Call Gavin on

01773 512209 07902 272541 AVVM0437 (Complete Plastering Q Advert).indd 1

Pitched Roofing Problems?

Storm Damage?

Leaks or Broken Tiles?

New or Re Roof Required?

01773 301480 / O7429 568864 Read our 5 Star reviews at: www.yell.com/biz/gb-roofing-services-alfreton-7342178/

AVVM1036 (GB Roofing Q Advert).indd 1 10/03/2016 08:07

12/05/2017 12:42

Search ‘Kia Mansfield’

The Kia Stonic Mixx Draycotts Kia

Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG174HH • 01623 510777 www.draycotts.net

Draycotts Motor Company trading as Draycotts are a credit broker (not a lender) for the purposes of this financial promotion and can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction.

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

57

Transform the look of your home with

A new resin driveway

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire’s only approved resin installer.

Call for a free quote

Buy with confidence

Why choose Buffalo?

Do you have an old tired driveway?

Do you want to have the latest premium drive in as little as 24 hours?

• • •

Hard wearing Anti-slip surface Completely porous no more puddles

What colour would you choose?

Did you know that if you already have a drive, we can use it as a sub base? This means that we may not have to excavate your current driveway, we simply prepare the existing drive and overlay on top!

Our friendly designer John, will work with you to design your perfect driveway, path or patio. We have plenty of colour choice ideas and a huge selection of edgings.

Choose the style which suits yourself and home. Our range of edging has a style to suit all properties from traditional round top edge to ultra-modern aluminium.

Free samples available for collection

Before

After Buffalo Driveways are the area’s local leading installer of porous resin bound driveways, patios and pathways.

Buffalo will transform your driveway, old or new.

As well as laying resin on a new base, in many cases we can overlay existing surfaces (subject to survey) which means less mess, and a faster result.

58

• Weed resistant • UV protected - won’t fade or discolour • In most cases, we don’t have to excavate your current driveway • Value for money – you may save money on your water bill • Complete the transformation in as little as 24 hours – including preparation and overlay • All of Buffalo’s work comes with a minimum of 5 year guarantee • 10 year guarantee on full sub-base work

Local Testimonials: “We used Buffalo Driveways to prepare and lay a new resin driveway. Really friendly people but very professional. They worked very hard despite theexceptionally hot temperatures.

Really pleased with the end result.”

Patricia, Nottinghamshire “Excellent job. Lived up to expectations and I am very happy with the experience.”

Michael, Derbyshire “Very happy, absolutely perfect. They checked in with us every step of the way and are coming back to see if we are happy, Buffalo Driveways can be trusted. They do the work they say they will, within the timescale specified.”

Mrs Davids

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Unit 1, Amber Drive, Baily Brook Business Park, Langley Mill, Derbyshire NG16 4BE

Join us for a coffee and free advice on colours and designs

Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm & Saturday by appointment only TEL: 0800 031 9050 (Head Office) 01773 712288 sales@buffalodriveways.co.uk

www.buffalodriveways.co.uk

THE RE S IN S P E C IA LI S T S

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

59

Don’t gamble with the sale of your home!

Sales Agreed (sstc) Alfreton Qtr 1 2019

63

29

Hall and Benson

Agent 2

29

Agent 3

26

Agent 4

25

Agent 5

20

Agent 6

Source Rightmove Qtr 1 2019

We sell twice as many houses in the area than any other estate agent!

01773 521771