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From the Editor Hi Readers! This is really hard to believe but it has been 9 years since the very first Swanwick edition hit the doorsteps of 2500 homes! I can remember it like yesterday and I cringe horribly when I look back on that first edition! I delivered them all myself and I remember putting them through letterboxes nervously and was praying that nobody would come out and shout at me and I truly hoped at least some people would like it (or at least appreciate what I was trying to do!!). Well, we’re still here, so I’d like to think that at least some of you did and I thank you endlessly for that and your continued support throughout the years. Without you reading it and supporting our fabulous advertisers, there would be no magazine, so thank you from the bottom of all our hearts. There have been some ups and downs, growing pains, staff changes and some serious quantity increases since the beginning and I lose count of how many businesses we’ve helped and community groups we’ve assisted to publicise events. I won’t ever lose sight of the reason I started this little magazine – to give those starting out, struggling or not for profit organisations without excess money, the chance to reach out to an audience that was only ever open to the people with disposable income. It always seemed bizarre to me that somebody with the guts and aspirations to start a business without help,

needed to be established to be able to afford to advertise and market their business….. which you couldn’t become established unless you got your message out…..which you couldn’t do as all your money is zapped by starting a business! Crazy! Anyway, I truly hoped we’ve helped to spread the love, community news and fun factor over the years and long may it continue!! On that note, I’d like to mention Bonfire night and the time of year that involves the big fella dressed in red! I know it is super early but give a thought to us poor magazine producers who are still in the throes of summer (no kids are back at school yet) whilst simultaneously working on the October (Bonfire) and Christmas editions! We are regularly #confused in relation to what month it is!!! So, if you are planning any events or you want to start publicising events for the festive period……DON’T DELAY and get in touch now so that we can help you with your promotions! Happy Reading!

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endorsement. Although we have been trading for over 150 years, it is still rewarding to receive recognition for our on-going efforts. It is also further reassurance to our evergrowing band of loyal customers that we are still attaining the same level of excellence.”

100% customer satisfaction is unassailable and that is exactly what T Nutt & Sons achieved in this survey. “It is very difficult to beat 100%,” was the comment from Michael Hardiman, Chief Executive of The Carpet Foundation at the time.

The vetting process for the award is exhaustive and entails a visit from a professionally-qualified assessor, who undertakes a thorough scrutiny of the business and its methods, ethics and procedures. This involves a credit check and randomised customer reference checks, as well as an examination of the administrative processes, documentation and complaints procedures.

n 2011, an independent survey was carried out by The Carpet Foundation on customers of T Nutt & Sons. These customers were chosen at random. The responses spoke volumes about the highest levels of service and craftsmanship offered by this 150-year old company.

The purchase experience was scrutinised using six different criteria, including attitude of staff, professionalism, commitments met, invoices matching quote, handling of carpet installation and quality of advice. The results showed outstanding performance, and all the customers said that they were likely to buy from the company again. With 80% of T Nutt & Son’s business coming from the residential market place and 20% from contract, most orders come from customer recommendation. As members of the Carpet Foundation, David believes that this gives the company a cutting edge over its competitors. He describes the Carpet Foundation as “the best thing that has happened in the industry in the past 20 years.” T Nutt & Sons has also been granted Which? Trusted Trader status. The Which? Trusted Trader scheme only awards this certification to the very best businesses, who maintain the highest professional standards. Director Keven Nutt said, “We are extremely proud of being Which? Trusted Traders. The award means that our business has been vetted rigorously and gained full

T Nutt & Sons also gained glowing accolades in the Family Business Awards in 2011 and 2013. In 2011 the company was crowned runner-up in the Best Small Family Business category of the Midlands Family Business awards. Judges recognised and praised the business for its “outstanding service to all customers” In addition plaudits were bestowed on the firm for its “loyalty to customers”. In receiving the award, David Nutt said, “We consider every customer as part of our family. And family unity reaps success, always. We are regularly assured of our excellent service by our customers. But to be recognised by an independent panel of judges, means so much to us. We believe that is the goodwill of our customers that has enabled us to win this award and we dedicate this award to them. We pledge to continue to serve our ‘family’ customers with sincerity, loyalty and tremendous pride.” In 2013 T Nutt & Sons was ‘Highly Commended for Retail Excellence’ at the same Family Business Awards ceremony Top: Proud moment for David (centre) and Keven Nutt with Sue Carr of award sponsor V Formation having been awarded Runnerup in the ‘Best Small Business’ category of the Midlands Family Business Awards.

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Tapton Lock Festival 14th – 15th Sept, 11am – 4pm

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Amber Valley & Erewash Walking Festival 14th – 29th September 2019 With 42 guided walks ranging from 1 to 10.5 miles to choose from, led by knowledgeable local volunteers and staff keen to show off their patch, there really is something for everyone! All walks are FREE but their may be parking charges.

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England under 18’s playing at Alfreton Town Impact Arena 7pm KO Tuesday 10th September

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All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park…. Sun 8th Sept Dave Winster (8 miles) Sun 22nd Sept TBA Thurs 3rd Oct John & Janet TBA Sun 6th Oct Keith Eaton Tittesworth Res. (8 miles)

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A chance to see the future stars of the England team taking on the South Korea U18’s team at the Impact Arena

Tickets £5 for adults and £1 for concessions, available on the day at the turnstiles.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Regular meetings, with talks are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings community centre, West Street, Riddings. Everyone welcome. Lovely cakes. Whole evening is only £2.

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CRICH TRAMWAY MUSEUM EVENTS Steampunk Weekend – Sat 14th – Sun 15th Sept – A feast of fun, with alternative history combining science fantasy. 60th Anniversary – Sat 21st – Sun 22nd Sept – Celebrate 60 years of the Tramway Museum Society at Crich. Many of our operational trams will be running this day. A must for transport enthusiasts.

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WEA Alfreton Branch are offering a course on Norse Mythology this autumn. It is a 9 week course commencing Thursday 19th September at 19.00 -2100 hrs at the Firs Centre, Alfreton. Tutor Gary Saltor will provide an overview of the various Norse Gods, evidence of pagan Norse belief systems and responses to these by Nordic people. The course will also cover some of the myths and legends of the Norse Gods. To enrol: online visit www.wea.org.uk or telephone 0300 303 3464 Telephone Denise Glover, Branch Secretary on 0115 938 4025 for further information.

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2. Add the chopped tomatoes and peppers to the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. 3. When the sauce is nearly ready, put the squash noodles and 100ml boiling water in a non-stick saucepan over a medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until piping hot and tender. Drain, divide between bowls and top with the sauce. Scatter over the parsley and serve with the Parmesan to sprinkle over (1 level tbsp per serving).

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

Monday

Alfreton Jog Club 7-10pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, Minimum 30mins Steady Pace, Contact Anne or Amy, alfretonjogclub@gmail.com Alfreton Treble Clef 7.30-9pm, Community Centre, Alfreton, Girls from 11, Contact Charlotte, 07907 919737 Soroptimist International Amber Valley Firs House Alfreton, The Womens International Service Organisation - a global voice for women, 2nd Monday of the month, 01773 745082 or 748606 South Normanton Gardeners Association 7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Nigel, 01773 811429 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7.30-9pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Stonebroom Methodist Male Voice Choir 7.30pm, Stonebroom Methodist Church, Sings Christian music, twice a month, 01773 834965 Rotary Club of Alfreton, Lunchtime Santos Higham Farm, Contact John North Secretary, 07484 4101274 Higham & Shirland WI 7.30pm Shirland Miners Welfare, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Wendy Wild, 01773 833052 South Normanton & Alfreton District Amateur Radio Club, 7pm, Post Mill Centre, www.snadarc.com Amber Valley Voices, 7.30pm, Swanwick Sports College, Community Choir, Contact Angie, 07425 136017 Clay Cross Photographic Society 7.30pm, St Marys Centre, Pilsley, All abilities

Tuesday

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

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

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

Alfreton Badminton Club 7pm-10pm, Fredrick Gent School, New members welcome, 07415 209953 or 07795 505388 Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary.arms@btinternet.com Ripley & District U3A 11am, The Angel, Ripley, 4th Tuesday of the month

Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday

Mindfulness Yoga 1.30pm or 7pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, Bring own Yoga Mat, Contact Holly, 07725 974014 Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group 11am-11.30am, Watchorn Church, Further details www. watchornchurch.com, Contact Judith Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm, Somerlea Park astro pitch, Contact Ben, 07972 9277236 Oakwood Royal British Legion 8.30-10.30pm, Oakwood Community Centre, All welcome for socials and branch meetings, 01332 679282 Amber Valley Chess Club Community Rooms, monthly, call for dates and times, Contact Paul, 01773 833007 AVRUFC Senior Section 7-8.30pm, Amber Valley RUFC, For Training during closed season, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Baby Group 1-3pm, Pinxton Nursery School, All under 1’s welcome, 01773 863105 West Ashfield Inner Wheel 7pm, The Hub South Normanton, 2nd Wednesday of the month South Normanton Dramatics Society 7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more details, Contact Ian, sthnormds@gmail.com E.M.J.J.AJiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Salvation Army Fellowship, pm, Salvation Army Marke Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 South Wingfield Local History Group 7.30pm, Zion Chapel, South Wingfield, 2nd Wednesday of the month, not July or August. http://swlhg.org.uk for more information Alfreton Mindfullness Yoga, 1.30pm - 2.30pm & 7pm - 8pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, Restorative yoga suitable for all ages and abilities, focusing on breathing techniques and relaxation. £7 per session, Contact Holly, 07725 974014 Newton Methodist Church Afternoon Tea, 2-4pm, Newton Methodist Church, 2nd Wendesday of the month, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414 Newton Methodist Church Lunch & Matinee , 12.30pm, Newton Methodist Church, last Wedneday of the month. £6.50 per person, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Riddings Community Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Raffle and Speaker with Topics of Interest

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 603707

South Wingfield WI, 7.15pm, All Saints Hall, Church Lane, South Wingfield, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01773 778493

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Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldawe@gmail.com

Alfreton Rendezvous Group 1pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 01773 834281/747072

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

Baby Music & Rhyme 15 months - 2 years, 10-10.45am and 0-14 months 11-11.45am , Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, School Term time only. , 01629 533066 to book a place Friday Kids Club 3.45 - 5.30pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org

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

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

Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome. No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391

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

Alfreton & District Probus Club Hilcote Country Club, 1st Thursday of the month, retired ladies & gentlemen, occasional speaker, Contact Tony, 01773 873143/07519 610138 Carry-together Sling Library 1-2.30pm, Genesis Centre - Soft Play, Every other week, www. facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary

Saturday

England Athletics Running Group 12pm, Opposite the Miners arms, Park Street, Alfreton, Free to everyone and open to all abilities, we run at least 5k and up to 10k

Sunday

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

Greenwood Archery 10am Swanwick Pentrich Rd Football Club, Contact Simone, 01773 602605 Amber Valley Junior Rugby 10am, Lower Somercotes Opp. Pye Bridge, Kids 4-16 years, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157

Tibshelf Band Cricket Pavilion Shetland Rd, Tibshelf, Beginners 17.30-18.30 Full band 18.30-2100 . From 8 years up, Contact Pete Ward, Director of Music, 07870 279639, peterandrewward@hotmail.com

Alfreton 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

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

Alfreton & District British Legion 7.15pm, Palmer-Morewood Club, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Mike, abrbl@gmail.com

Knit & Natter Group 6.30-8.30pm, Providence Place Community Centre, Free Refreshments, free tuition for beginners & Intermediates, Nonknitters welcome, Contact Linda, 07928 948723

Crich Heritage Partnership 7.30pm, Glebe Field Centre, Last Thursday in the month, Contact Roger, 01773 857762 Ripley & District U3A 2pm, St Josephs Church Hall, Open speaker meetings, u3asites. org.uk/Ripley

Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Centre, New members welcome - no audition, just a love of singing, 01773 833391 Alfreton Cyclists Touring Club 7 - 8.30pm, Gloves Lane, Blackwell, More details and full programme at alfretonctc.000webhostapp.com, 07719 933824

Derby Roundabout Social Club 8-11pm, Rolls Royce Club, Moorways, Derby, DE24 9HY, A club for over 50s who may be Single or Widowed, Divorced or Separated. We are not a dating club, but a Private Members club that offers a wide range of activities to suit everyone. www.derbyroundabout. club, 07935 441 415, info@derbyroundabout.club

Friday

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary. arms@btinternet.com

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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 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 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 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/

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From a football perspective first and foremost, you have to say it’s a fine move for the Rams and an interesting one for Rooney himself. Signing a player of his caliber, a former England captain and record goalscorer is quite a coup for a second division team which haven’t played in the Premier League for more than a decade. And let’s be right, it’s a great signing for the Championship, Derby County and also the area. Anything that brings added focus and interest in this region can only be a good thing in my book and you have to tip your hat to Derby for having the audacity and ability to pull it off. Now, onto the rather thorny issue of the ethics. Rooney’s move is in part being funded by Derby’s club sponsor, a betting firm which in truth, creates its own discussion and there will be plenty who have an opinion and sit on both sides of the debate. A side issue is that a rather inventive way of bypassing Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations has been to give him a player/coach contract, which means under the Football League’s (EFL) FFP guidelines, only half of his salary has to be included in such calculations. As we saw last season with the selling of Pride Park Stadium and leasing it back to

him, owner Mel Morris is nothing if not smart, much to the annoyance of Steve Gibson at Middlesbrough. The ethics of the move remain debatable. Should a gambling firm be having such an impact that they pay half of a players reported £80,000 per week salary, whilst giving him the shirt number which forms part of their name? Problems with youngsters gambling on football are growing – an area to worry about for sure. Football is awash with money, we know that, and the game rarely takes too much of an interest in where the money comes from, as long as it comes and keeps on coming. Gambling is a big problem in the sport with half of all Premier League teams this season being sponsored by one, while Derby’s archrivals Nottingham Forest have been recently and are again this term sporting the name of a gambling company. The EFL are on a sticky wicket, though, and them stepping in is unlikely. After all, their competition’s title sponsor is a betting firm, while the FA were forced to drop Ladbrokes as one of their partners, you can see their dilemma. In reality, few will care if Rooney, number 32 on his back, arrives from Washington in January and plays a part in Derby winning promotion to the Premier League, but the wider concern has to be the sheer level of sway betting firms have on the game in this country.

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There’s been an awful lot written and probably a whole lot more said about Wayne Rooney’s move to Championship club Derby County.

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Wayne Rooney is back in the UK… at Derby County. I don’t think many people saw that coming! But with a gambling company playing a key role in the signing is there an ethical question over this transfer? Here’s our Barry’s take on it…

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