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

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

Our dedicated team, including Funeral Directors Anthony Topley and Helen Ellis, and Funeral Arranger Danni Allen, are available to meet with you to discuss funeral arrangements or funeral planning either at our premises or in your own home.

Our Selston Funeral Home: 133 Nottingham Road, Selston NG16 6BT Tel (24 hrs):01773 306909 Eastwood

Heanor

154 Nottingham Rd, Eastwood NG16 3GG Tel (24 hrs): 01773 713484

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Funeral Homes also at:

Kimberley

The Old Church, Main St, Kimberley NG16 2LL Tel (24 hrs): 0115 938 6720

Stapleford 136 Derby Rd Stapleford NG9 7AY Tel (24 hrs): 0115 949 1534

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I told you we would get a sunny July (still true at the time of writing)! Well a stopped clock is right twice a day but as my hex on the weather has been lifted, I won’t risk it by cursing August with any good weather predictions.

The big news is that next month we will be adding Annesley to the Kirkby magazine. We have had quite a few disappointed residents who have been asking us to extend out the distribution area and because of the great response we have had so far we are delighted to be able to do so as of September.

More good news! Bailey, our latest, beautiful foster dog has found a new home! Bailey was a superstar who went from a scared, shy boy to a confident bouncing bundle of love and happiness. I would like to say a special thankyou to the ‘Mad Aunty’ who was an amazing help. I can honestly say fostering dogs is one of the toughest yet most rewarding things I have ever done. It seems like nearly every day there is another dog in a bad place that needs help and by giving them a home, a bit of training and a lot of love for a short time you can quite literally change their lives. We help Spaniel Aid UK (www.spanielaid. co.uk) but there are lots of other charities looking for help.

In the media they call this time of year the “Silly Season” as every year, during the parliamentary break and school holidays, the media produce a load of daft news stories as everyone’s on their hollibobs and there are no proper news to write about. So, why don’t we do the same? We could take the summer off from the usual media whirlwind of headlines of chaos and misery, turn off the news, put down the paper and our phones and take some time to look around and see the good things around us in our lives and communities?

There are so many good things happening out there and opportunities to get involved. Check out our things to do for a few ideas or our out and about section if you want to get involved in a club, group or charity.

Here’s to a happy, positive August, enjoying our lives, whatever the weather!

Happy reading,

Emily x

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PET SHOP JUST OPENED IN JACKSDALE A family run business, focusing on providing products that are best for your pets.

Pet foods sourced to offer you the very best nutrition for your animal friends.

Advice on a range of foods We stock numerous pet products, from brushes, leads to shampoo and bird feeders!!

Call Claire on: Phone: 01773 688830 E-mail: claire@bestpawpets.co.uk 21 Main Road, Jacksdale, Nottingham, NG16 5JU

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: September Edition – 6th August • October Edition – 6th September

To advertise email info@voicemagazines.co.uk or call us on 01773 549 035 Printed by Image2Print and distributed to 5,000 homes in Selston, Pinxton, Jacksdale & Westwood 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, Emily40 on 01773 035Derbyshire. or 07891 639Registered 638 in England & Wales No: 105505573 Voice Magazines High Street, South549 Normanton, DE55 2BP. consent of the publisher.

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Draycotts Kia

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

D.M. Furnishings

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.

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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.

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Things to do

Things to do South Normanton Gardeners Association upcoming events:

LEGENDARY JOUST AT BOLSOVER CASTLE

Friendly group that meets on the second Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7.30pm.

12th August - David Mountfort Plants of Patagonia. Possible plants for sale.

SUNDAY 25TH – MONDAY 26TH AUGUST - AT 10.30AM – 5PM

2nd September - Annual SNGA members show at Post Mill Centre, SN, Open to the public at 1.30pm Auction of produce at 3.15pm.

See website for prices and more information www. english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Legendary Joust. Immerse yourself in medieval life in the encampment, where you can listen to merry music, join in with the jester’s jokes and learn about cookery and crafts from centuries ago. Little knights can test their bravery in hobby-horse jousts and try on medieval armour. And don’t forget to

For more information call Nigel on 01773 811429

experience fascinating legendary falconry.

Cromford Steam Rally has something for all the family. With the tractor section and rural crafts sections with demonstrations each day as well as traditional steamers, vintage vehicles, stationary engines, a model marquee and miniature steam. Amble around the stalls and took at our old-time fair rides, and don’t miss the motorbikes, commercial vehicles, military displays and our wonderful old-time organs.

Adults £10, Concessions £5, camping available www.cromfordsteamrally.co.uk

Chesterfield Canal Trust

Cake & Cruise - Morning cruises will be running on Fridays throughout August at

Duck Race

10am from Tapton Lock. Cost £13

At Hillcote Community Hall - 24th August 2019 at 12pm BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Craft stalls, Hook a duck, Tombola, Raffle, Bar / Refreshments

M.C. AUTOS SERVICING & REPAIRS Domestic - Commercial - Industrial - CCTV

49th Cromford Steam Rally

Saturday 3rd Aug, 8.30am till late, Sunday 4th Aug 8am – 5pm At Highacres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, DE55 6DB

Cream Tea Cruises -Afternoon cruises on Fridays throughout August at 2.30pm from Tapton Lock. Cost £13 Book by calling 01629 533020. More information at www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

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Ignite UK Womens Chorus Recruitment Belper based womens chorus, IgniteUK, are recruiting - come along for a 4 week singing programme (starting September 12th), and get to sing with the chorus to yourfriends & family!

For more information contact Ellie on 07713730087 or email igniteuk@yahoo.com.

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Established in 1984

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Why pay main dealer rates, when with Over 35 years of professional experience, I can save you hundreds of £££s

Some of our Services Include Part/full house rewires Fuse board upgrades LED lighting upgrades Extra sockets Fault finding

CCTV & Alarms Commercial installations Industrial Breakdown service PAT Testing Inspection and Testing

For all your servicing and repairs, no job too small, so give Mark a call on

Call now for a free Quotation

07970 759176

07383021775

Unit 13.4 Amber Business Centre, Greenhill Lane, Riddings. DE55 4BR

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Bathroom Images of Leabrooks 44a Charles Street, Leabrooks, Derbyshire DE55 1LZ

Opening Times:

Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, Saturday 9.30am – 1pm

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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

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Slimming World Recipe Barbecue Pulled Pork It’s Summer… that means al fresco dinning and to serve with that healthy salad than lip smacking, finger licking bbq pulled pork?

Serves: 4

Ready in: 8 hours 25 minutes

Syns per serving: 4

Method: 1. In a small bowl, mix the passata, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweetener and seasoning. Transfer to a small pan and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

2. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan until hot, then sear the pork on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker, coat with the sauce and cook for 8-12 hours on low.

3. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Allow the meat to cool for approximately 15 minutes, then shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

4. Remove the sauce from the pan and set aside to drizzle over the meat later.

Ingredients: • 500g passata • 5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp mustard powder • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 3 level tbsp sweetener • 1.5-2kg pork shoulder, visible fat removed

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

T he Sole Room

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THURSDAY 5:30PM & 7:30PM

OLD COUNCIL OFFICES Alfreton Road, Selston, NG16 6DL

Mob : Maria 07860 830 095 FRIDAY 9:15AM & 11:15AM

For your foot care needs Toe nail cutting, reduce thickened nails, corns, hard skin/callus & other foot health problems & advice Home visits available Reduced rates for senior citizens

PARISH HALL Mansfield Road, Selston NG16 6EE

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

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG

THE FOOT LADY

Mobile Foot Health Specialist ANNA WILSON B.Sc Hons, MAFHP, MCFHP

The Easy Wash Launderette has been at the heart of the community in the village of Pinxton for 50 years and it plans on being around for another 50 years if owner Jackie Selby has her way.

The launderette certainly has seen some changes to the high street over the years. When it first opened there was a greengrocers to one side and a bakery to the other, both have since disappeared in the same way that other businesses around the village have but the Easy Wash Launderette remains ready to serve the local community with great quality service and a happy smile to greet any customer walking through the door.

Don’t be fooled, The Easy Wash Launderette isn’t just somewhere you can go to wash and dry your clothes, they also provide in house premium ironing service, alterations and repairs via their trusted seamstresses who’ll have your clothes

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or email: thefootlady123@outlook.com

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looking great in no time at all and they also offer a great dry cleaning service for both domestic and larger commercial agents.

Whether it’s your work overalls, team sports kit, living room rug or perhaps linen for your bed and breakfast, we don’t mind and we even offer a complimentary pickup and delivery service”.

Chairs • Recliners • Sofas • Beds

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for details

General ironing from £3.50 per kilo Shirt ironing service short sleeve from £1.10 and long sleeve from £1.20 each We also clean...

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Easy Wash Launderette

Tel: 01773 863527 M: 07863 126259

Open 9am - 4pm, Monday – Thursday & 9am – 3pm on Friday Saturday by appointment Same day delivery service on stock furniture • Home appointments available

Wilow Court, Cordy Lane Underwood NG16 5FD Or call

www.easywashlaunderette.co.uk 109 Wharf Road, Pinxton

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Rumours are dangerous things. Especially in a small community where prejudices and simmering resentments lie just under the surface.

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When single mum Joanna hears a casual comment at the school gate that a murderer who was given a new identity is now living in their seaside town, she doesn’t intend to repeat it. But she does. Not that she’s doing it out of malice. But she’s new in town and trying to make friends with other mums so her lonely son will have other children to play with and won’t get picked on at school.

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The Rumour by Lesley Kara

The titbits of information she comes by and passes, on are her way of getting people to think she’s worth knowing. Before she knows it, and despite her misgivings along the way, she’s in deep and so is the rest of this tight little town, and there’s no going back.

The Rumour, by Lesley Kara, is a thriller. But it’s also an interesting look at how idle gossip can affect people’s lives in sometimes devastating ways. Fake news, prejudice against outsiders and people who don’t fit it, paranoia about things we think might be happening but aren’t. Life in some layers of 21st century UK maybe.

It’s a page turner, with a strong and horribly believable plot. A chilling tale for hot days.

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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.

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kitchen and bedroom specialists

• RF&O are a family run independent agent.

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Out & About

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

Monday

Tuesday (cont...)

Soroptimist International Amber Valley Firs House Alfreton, The Womens International Service Organisation - a global voice for women, 2nd Monday of the month, 01773 745082 or 748606 South Normanton Gardeners Association 7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Nigel, 01773 811429 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club, 7.30-9pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com South Normanton Striders 6.30pm, Fredrick Gent School, Contact Rob, 07962 308933, www. activityderbyshire.co.uk/jog Newton & District - OAP Club, 7-9pm, Newton Community Centre, Musical Entertainment, 01773 873414 The Base Youth Club 5-7pm, The Base South Normanton, School Years 6-8, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org SNAP Detached Youth Work 5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Little Stars Toddler Group 1-2.30pm, St Helens Church Selston, Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each. Please bring a drink for your child/ children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children.

Jacksdale and Selston Community Church Monday Prayer Meeting, 8pm, Franklin Road, Jacksdale, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, selstoncommunitychurch@gmail.com Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am - 12pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284 Café 22 Community Café 9.30am - 12pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Not Bank Holidays.

Drinks/Café free to all, donations welcomed, 01623 758974 Rattle Rhyme and Roll, 10.30 - 11am, Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby, FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. During Term time only, 01623 753236

Tuesday

NRAS Chesterfield ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 SNAP Detached Youth Work 5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Forest Gump Joggers 6.15pm, Fredrick Gent School, Beginners Jogging Group, Contact Heather, 07983 51273, www.activederbyshire.co.uk West Ashfield Rotary Club 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942 Zion Methodist Coffee Club 10-11.30am, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875 Messy Kidz 4-6pm, St Helens Church Pinxton, £2 for snacks & Drinks, Contact Zynell Callaghan, 07866 029978, messykidzpinxton@gmail.com

Mini Roarers Toddler Group 9.45-11.30am, J28 Church, South Normanton, Ages 4 & under.

Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each.

Please bring a drink for your child/children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children., 01773 810410, admin@j28church. com 1.30-3.30pm , Post Mill Centre, 3rd Tuesday of the month. For people and supporters of sufferers of lung related illnesses including asthma and COPD., Contact Ros, 01773 831990 South Normanton Dramatic Society 7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, 3rd Tuesday of the month, www. facebook.com/SNorDS@gmail.com for more details, Contact Ian, sthnrmds@gmail.com Messy Play 9.15-10.30am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 15months-3 years £2 The Base Lads Night 5.30-7.30pm, The Base South Normanton, Last Wednesday of the month, School Years 7 - 11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org NEW Sensory Play Pinxton Nursery School, 0-18 Months The Base Girls Night 5-7pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 7-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk Kirkby Rotary Club 6.30 for 7pm, Summit Centre, Kirkby (2nd Tues), Coxmoor Golf Club (4th Tues), www.kirkbyrotary.org.uk, Contact Philip Hurt, 01623 305471 Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.15am (term time), The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Free, 01623 758974 Jacksdale Dollies WI, 7.45pm, Tin Hat Centre, 4th Tuesday of

the month, 07989 641345, Via Facebook

Wednesday

Oakwood Royal British Legion 8.30-10.30pm, Oakwood Community Centre, All welcome for socials and branch meetings, 01332 679282 AVRUFC Senior Section 7-8.30pm, Amber Valley RUFC, For Training during closed season, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Baby Group 1-3pm, Pinxton Nursery School, All under 1’s welcome, 01773 863105 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Salvation Army Fellowship 7pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 South Normanton WI 7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, Friendly Group with a variety of ages, 07580 635589 Selston Wednesday Club 10.15-12.15pm, Parish Hall, Selston, Active Group for the over 50’s.

Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowls & Croquet, Contact Maxine, 01773 719444 Zion Methodist Freedom Project 9am - 1pm, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, South Normanton, open for all to drop in have a drink and get advice about housing ,benefits and the food bank, Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875

Thursday

Sunday

Leabrooks Art Club 7-9pm, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 603707 Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldawe@gmail.com Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome. No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391 Platinum Seniors 1st Thursday of the month, wwwj28church.com for more information, 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com Newton Toddler Group 1-3pm, Newton Community Centre, Term time only, Contact Kathryn, 01773 872031 Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat 10-11.30am, Newton Methodist Church The Base Pinxton 6-7.30pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 6-11 , 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Zion Methodist Stay and Play Toddler Group 9am - 11am, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, South Normanton, for parents and children from birth to school age , Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875 Youth Club Drop-in 6 - 8pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Term Time, 11-18s, Free, 01623 758974 Rattle Rhyme and Roll 2 - 2.30pm, Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby, FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. During Term time only, 01623 753236 St Wilfred’s Craft and Chat, 1.30 - 4pm, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Kirkby, 01623 614867 Jacksdale and Selston Community Church - Bible Study/Teaching, 7.30pm, Franklin Road, Jacksdale, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, selstoncommunitychurch@ gmail.com

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 Zion Methodist Morning Worship 10.45am, Zion Methodist , Market Street, Morning Worship, Contact Freda Ludlam, 01773 811875 J28 The Common 10.30am, J28 Church, South Normanton, With “Rock Stars Children’s Club” Evening service @5pm first Sunday of the month., 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com Salvation Army Fellowship 10.30am, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellor’s, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Community Church 10.45am, Birchwood Room, Postmill Centre, Children’s activities during the service, Contact Mark Oldershaw, 01773 811273 St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church 10.30am, South Normanton Parish Church, Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month,. 10.30am Café Church in The Church Hall each week. 4.30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion , Contact Stephen Potter, 01773 811273, stephen.potter55@gmail.com Jacksdale and Selston Community Church - Sunday Service, 10.30am & 6pm, Selston Parish Church, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201

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Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs • Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs • Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01

Tiny & Toddlers 9-11am, Pinxton Village Hall, 0-3 Years, Contact Are these the same group Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 0-4 years £1.50 month, 01773 834281/747072 Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.15am (term time), The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Free, 01623 758974 Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am - 3pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284 Ashfield Harmony Choir 7 - 9.15pm, The Hill Methodist Church Hall, Kirkby, New members always welcome.

Amber Valley Gymnastics Club Monday to Friday evenings and all-day . Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels, with pre-school classes during term time ranging from parent and baby sessions to structured independent sessions. For information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com Stonebroom Pre-School We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, term time, 9.00am - 12.00pm. We offer places for children aged 2 - 5 years.

Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936 South Normanton Cricket Club is recruiting new players of any standard from the ages of 13 upwards. We play most Saturdays/Sundays at the Jim Simms Memorial Ground in South Normanton (next to the Boundry Pub) Meeting from 12.30. For more information please call 07984 316020

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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/

Salvation Army Worship 10.30am, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellor’s, 07855 455093/01773 783386 St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church 10-12pm, South Normanton Parish Church, Last saturday of the month, Cakes & goods for sale to raise money for the building fund., Contact Stephen Potter, 01773 811273, stephen.potter55@gmail.com Nimble Fingers 2017 10-1pm, Jacksdale Community Centre, 4th Saturday of the month, Craft Group, all crafters welcome, Contact Sue, 01773 606884 or 07860 523632

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This month we are using one of the fantastic collection of walks available from the Chesterfield Canal Trust.

We are warming up to the Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival, which will be taking place between Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd September 2019. There will be a range of guided walks, from just 2 miles up to a whopping 46-mile epic, covering the length of the canal over 3 days! You can find out more at www. chesterfield–canal-trust.org.uk As ever our two dogs, Rafa and Flake were in tow (geddit!) and gave this walk a big paw’s up

2½ mile or 4½ mile circular walk from Katy’s Coffee Shop via Wheeldon Mill Lock

A shorter walk which should take you and your dog around 2½ hours to complete. Be aware, some paths may be fairly overgrown in summer months. There are also 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.

START: Katy’s Coffee Shop, Hollingwood Hub, Works Rd, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2PF. There is a free car park at the site open Wed – Sun form 9.30am to 4pm.

4. The path eventually veers left and down through a grassy area, which can get very long in Summer.

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1. Beginning from Katy’s Coffee shop, go up onto the Works Rd, then cross the road and turn left to walk towards Barrow Hill. You will pass large buildings, remains of a once huge industrial complex.

5. After some distance the path goes up and through a gap in the fence. Turn left and follow the lane over a bridge to cross the River Rother.

2. After about quarter of a mile, as you approach railway bridge cross the road to take footpath on the left.

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Preventing Heatstroke in Dogs We’re all pleased when the sunshine makes an appearance and the summer starts to warm up. Our dogs enjoy it too - more enjoyable walks in the park and swimming in the river... but travelling or being left in the car can be less fun A vaccination is an injection designed to make If a dog is left in the car it can cause problems and it does not need to be a very hot day, midday or afternoon sun or even being left for long periods.

Car windows amplify the temperature outside and it quickly becomes very hot, even in the morning sun or in spring or autumn. Leaving car windows open partly helps to circulate some air but will only reduce, not prevent, the car heating up. On warm days or when dogs are left for more than 15-20 minutes leaving windows open is not enough to keep them cool.

In the UK it’s often easy for dogs to stay cool outside on a normal day, even when exercising, by panting, or seeking shade. However, if it is warm, the dog is not used to the exercise, or he is working very hard, then they can easily overheat. This is an even bigger problem for dogs that live in warmer climates.

Heat stroke, also known as hyperthermia is when the internal body temperature gets too hot (above 105oF). Signs include heavy panting and hyperventilation (deep, fast breathing). Dogs have increased salivation (slobbering) early on and then dry gums, weakness and confusion as heat stroke progresses. Vomiting and diarrhea and sometimes bleeding can be seen, finally leading to seizures and coma.

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short term goals and making sure we have the data we need to come up with some options” explains Ian “It’s not just facts and figures. During that first meeting we talk through various elements, including their incomings and outgoings, and try to get a really good idea of their dreams and aspirations.”

Outside of work Ian enjoys cricket, running, football and taking long walks with his 2 Springer spaniels.

Richard Hampshire, Managing Director of Kirkby-in-Ashfield based firm of financial advisers Hampshire Hill Group, can’t believe where the last 19 years have gone. ‘It doesn’t quite feel like yesterday that we moved in to our offices on Diamond Avenue, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it’s nearly 20 years!’, he says. ‘We’ve grown to a team of 15 now and it just seems like we’re going from strength to strength’.

Richard credits the business’ success to their approach to financial advice and having the right people in his team. ‘We get that most people think they have to have a big pot of money before they can benefit from speaking to an adviser, but that’s so far from the case. Our approach to financial advice reflects our approach to business in general; the fact that we see ourselves very much as working in partnership with our clients. Our business requires a great team, and I’m really pleased to say ours is the best!’ Let’s meet a few people behind the business.

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Once Ian has collated some initial information the details are forwarded to the man behind the science, the company’s Paraplanner, Reece Edwards.

“So my job title probably doesn’t mean much if you’re not in financial services! In essence, I work using the data Ian has collected from clients and bespoke software to come up with suitable solutions for the advisers and clients to consider.

It’s a role I’ve been doing for 4 years now and it’s one I enjoy and find really rewarding. It’s always evolving as new products come on to the market and I really like working as part of the team”.

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I think you should judge a comedy movie on how many proper laughs it gives you. On that basis this is a five-star article. Let’s raise a glass to Lord Toby Jug!

Lord Toby Jug (RIP)

Before his recent incapacity George, our intrepid canvasser of local people looking to identify the serious ‘issues of the day’ on behalf of UCIP – whatever happened to UKIP by the way? – with a view to creating a vote winning manifesto, was fortunate to have one of the last ever interviews with a true British great, Lord Toby Jug, prior to his untimely death in May. I suspect that many of you will be unaware of just what a visionary this gentleman was. As an example, when he heard of George’s role with UCIP, he made contact with our locally based People’s Champion through a trusted intermediary.

The clandestine nature of the contact was necessary as, until Lord Toby Jug breathed his last, he had remained as leader of the Eccentric Party of Great Britain.

His political career had begun with the Official Monster Raving Loony Party but they were forced to expel him as they found his radical views were at odds with their political agenda.

Undaunted he formed his own party and toured the UK at various elections using a megaphone to encourage the public with the slogan “Don’t be a mug – vote Toby Jug!” He was confident that his policies were beginning to win support from the mainstream media when, sadly, he discovered that he was ‘not long for this life’. At this point, he contacted George to suggest that UCIP continue his good work. Listed below are some of his policy proposals. You, dear reader, can make your own mind up.

• Nationalise crime to make sure that it doesn’t pay • Make use of discarded chewing gum to fill pot holes

• Reduce immigration by placing giant photographs of Russell Brand or Katie Hopkins at all airports and atop the Cliffs of Dover to discourage foreigners from entering Britain.

• The introduction of five-day weekends and two-day weeks • Replace sleeping policemen with members of the House of Lords • Build more multi-storey schools to encourage higher education • Place bottles of beer on all British beaches so that any invading forces would get drunk and forget why they’ve come • All citizens with a speech impediment to get a 15% discount on phone bills • Tackle the problem of growing obesity by introducing strong glue to lip balm.

When he realised that his time was nearly up, his thoughts turned to the appointment of a suitable successor to continue his good work. He considered Boris Johnson but after taking a jug of water and a comb to tidy his hair, Lord Toby Jug took the view that “He’s too much of an extremist for the Eccentric Party of Great Britain. He’s just a tad too bonkers.”

Well, as our George has since pointed out, Lord Toby Jug may have promoted polices that the public considered a bit outlandish but he certainly appeared to know when he had met his match!

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We’re now into the season of watering and deadheading. Deadheading, as you’ll know if you’ve read the gardening column before, is the best way to keep plants flowering. If they can’t set seed they won’t think their job is over and so will be forced to go on producing flowers. You need to do it every day at the moment. Watering can or hose in one hand, snippers in the other.

We may well have more water than we need, if the last of summer reverts to the weather we saw in soggy June. But if not, it’s at the heart of keeping your garden at its best.

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Deep watering will help prevent powdery mildew which will attack many plants if they get stressed because they have been allowed to dry out.

Plants which have already flowered in spring, such as rhododendrons and camellias can’t just be left to take their chances with any rain we may get. They need to be kept watered so next year’s buds can develop.

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Wow, wasn’t the Women’s World Cup an eye opener? It caught the imagination of the public and propelled the game to previously unheralded status. But what comes next?

Here’s our Barry with his thoughts…

It’s been another summer of World Cup fever across England, but this time, it’s been the women and not the men, attracting the millions to television sets up and down the land. In Sainsbury’s you see boxes of Budweiser with England’s female stars on, which is a refreshing development.

I wrote in this column last month about the level of interest in the opening game with Scotland, and things have only gone from strength to strength in the last few weeks. More than 11 million people turned into the semi-final defeat to eventual winners USA – the biggest TV event of the year on these shores – this shows there is interest there, it just needs to be harnessed.

England’s hopes of a first title win ultimately perished against the US, who in fairness, are probably the greatest women’s team we’ve ever seen, though Phil Neville’s side gave it a bloody good go.

The challenge we face in this country now is quite simple. How can you transfer that level of interest into the Women’s Super League and those divisions below it? The average crowd last year in the domestic top tier was around one thousand and that is unlikely to rise significantly just because England got to the closing stages of a major tournament.

It is true, that if major sporting success is witnessed on terrestrial television then it can boost the sport. England’s Rugby World Cup win against Australia in 2003 boosted the domestic Premiership massively, and there will be a hope something similar will happen in women’s football, while cricket has rarely been more

popular than when the Three Lions beat Australia in the 2005 Ashes series.

The reality, however, I suspect will be somewhat different. Those in power behind the scenes are unsure of how to take the game forward, whether to allow the Premier League to have more say, or the Football League. Playing games at grounds like the City Ground and Pride Park will help, rather than in Forest’s case, playing on a plastic pitch on Chewton Street in Eastwood.

If you’re hosting regular games at big stadiums, yes, they may be largely empty, but it will raise the profile and will also attract a different type of fan. Include women’s games with a men’s season ticket, give fans the chance.

Forest have now incorporated the ladies’ team to launch a ‘one club’ mentality – now called Nottingham Forest Women – though, there was a huge chance missed with the lack of female presence when it came to the home kit launch.

It does require financial backing from the FA and the clubs, but if the game is to grow, you’ve got to go out and grab people. Speculate to accumulate.

The authorities have got to take a stand, they’ve got to make the whole sport more professional, give it more credibility and make it something the wider public can believe in.

It can’t just be a conversation we have every couple of years during a major tournament when interest naturally spikes, it has to be something that’s delivered on a sustainable basis, every year.

Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinty Mirror

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