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

SWANWICK, RIDDINGS, LEABROOKS & SOMERCOTES

SEPTEMBER ‘19

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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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NEW INDOOR SOFT PLAY GOLDEN VALLEY CARAVAN PARK has a new indoor soft play which is now available to hire for children’s birthday parties (Age Dependant) and a range of functions.

Open for mother and toddler groups on selected days & times Please call for further information & enquiries.

A: Coach Road, Golden Valley, Derbyshire, DE55 4ES T: 01773 513 881 E: enquiries@goldenvalleycaravanpark.co.uk W: www.goldenvalleycaravanpark.co.uk

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: October edition – 6th September Xmas edition – 14th October

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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.

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HARVEST THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Saturday 21st September

Church open from 10.30am to 4.30pm for viewing of the beautiful displays depicting:

“COLOURS OF MY LIFE”

The Rotary Club of Alfreton Charity Registered Number 1028699

An Evening of Songs from Broadway and West End Shows ANDY QUINN

Unexpected Star of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC TV)

Tea and Coffee available throughout.

CONCERT - Sunday 22nd September - 7.00pm Shirland Welfare Training Band Tea and biscuits during interval

Tickets: Adults £5.00 Under 16’s £3.00 Thanksgiving Services 10.45am & 6.00pm. For ticket information please call Helen on 01773 605 783

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Things to do Chesterfield Canal Trust

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

Music, performances and crafts in the Marquee. Try your hand at canoeing or take a trip on the canal. Join ione of the walks or scale the Adventur Teams climbing wall. FREE Entry

Chesterfield Canal Trust Walking Festival 14th – 22nd Sept A variety of walks each day catering for a range of abilities.

Book by calling 01629 533020. More information at www. chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Autumn Footprints

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.

Contact Shipley Country Park on 01629 533991 for bookings or further information or visit www.autumnfootprints.co.uk

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….

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)

RACE NIGHT FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

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

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.

Upcoming: September 11th - “Wonderful Waingroves Woods” Shaun Walters Waingroves Community Woodland Trust will be illustrating the wildlife and events taking place.

October 9th - Raptor Retreats – Mike Henderson Call 07770 801539 for more information.

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TICKETS ONLY £7 PER PERSON For more information or to buy tickets please contact Pat

TEL: 01773 541 794 RIDDINGS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, West Street, Riddings, Alfreton. DE55 4EW

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.

Further information at www. tramway.co.uk

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

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Slimming World Recipe

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Spaghetti bolognese I couldn’t believe it when I realised that we haven’t featured the Slimming World Spaghetti Bolognese before. It’s such a classic and this recipe only has 1 syn per serving!

If you’re not a fan of butternut squash why not try courgetti spaghetti or whatever pasta you prefer!

Serves: 4 Ready in: 55 minutes Syns per serving: 1

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Ingredients:

1. Put the beef in a deep non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until browned, breaking up any lumps with spoon. Drain off any fat and add the onion, garlic and 2 tbsp water.

Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.

• 500g lean beef mince (5% fat or less) • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 400g jar sweet peppers (such as Peppadew), drained and roughly chopped • 3 x 300g packs butternut squash noodles (or see tip) • Chopped fresh parsley, to serve • 4 level tbsp freshly grated Parmesan, to serve

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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We offer a wide variety of goods and services to cater for all you shopping needs.

Want to start a new business? New trader incentive available.

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8.30am – 4.30pm For more information contact Vicki England on: 07971 126363 or email: vicki.england@ambervalley.gov.uk

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Literally translated as ‘top of the tent’ due to its location at the northernmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula, Ras Al Khaimah offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Home to a unique combination of dreamy beaches, soaring mountains, stunning terracotta deserts, luxurious resorts and lovely year-round sunshine, enchanting Ras Al Khaimah offers the ideal setting for both relaxation and adventure.

Here are just a few things that you can expect on an unforgettable holiday in remarkable Ras Al Khaimah: Action-packed Adventures Mountain Adventures: The majestic mountain range of Jebel Jais offers a myriad of adventure activities, including mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking. Standing as the UAE’s tallest mountain, Jebel Jais is also home to the world’s longest zip line – the Jebel Jais Flight, where you will reach speeds of between 120-150kph over its 2.8-kilometre course. Jebel Jais is also home to the Middle East’s first commercial Via Ferrata, where you can get your blood pumping with three thrilling zip lines as you traverse over 1km on this exciting mountain adventure.

For less adrenaline-fuelled pursuits, the Viewing Deck Park lets you watch family and friends take on the Jebel Jais Flight whilst you relax with a refreshing drink and a bite to eat. Featuring seven viewing decks complete with twelve sets of binoculars, you’ll be able to marvel at the superb vistas of the glittering Arabian Gulf and Al Hajar Mountain valley below.

Water Adventures: With 64 kilometres of stunning coastline, Ras Al Khaimah is the ideal location for water activities and the clear blue seas provide the perfect conditions for numerous motorised and non-motorised water sports, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and water skiing. For nature lovers, don’t miss the chance to kayak in the mangroves – it’s sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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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

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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 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 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 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

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Friday (cont...)

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 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

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.

Friday

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary. arms@btinternet.com Riddings WI 7-9am, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks, 3rd Friday of the month, new members welcome , Contact Marion, 01773 607104 The Salvation Army, Craft & Cake 2-4pm, Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 1st Friday of the month, all materials provided, £1 donation appreciated to cover the costs., Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk The Salvation Army, Singing by Heart 2-3pm, Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, 2nd Friday of the month, Dementia Awareness Group. Come along for a sing along and fellowship., Contact Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 or 07407 383375, vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk Zumba Fitness 7.30pm - 8.15pm, Somercotes Parish Hall, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724 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

Saturday

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

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 Greenwood 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

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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 01Amber Valley Gymnastics Club 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/

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5. Now continue uphill with a hedge on your left and after a short distance bear right away from the hedge to cross an open field. At the far side pass through a gap and continue with a hedge on your left.

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We begin the walk in Renishaw making use of the car park on the Trans Pennine Trail. The Trail is a fantastic resource which stretches across the country, with a significant stretch in our local area. There is more available on the Derbyshire.gov.uk website.

We head north via a circuitous route which allows us to see a little of the countryside and taking us as far up as Killamarsh before looping back and heading south down the trail to where we began.

6. At the far side continue onto a lane. Follow the lane around to the left and then uphill. At the top of the hill ignore a path on the right and continue straight ahead to follow a sign for ‘Trans Pennine Way N’. After a short distance pass through a gap and onto a tarmac lane.

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3. After some distance pass through a gap and down a slope onto a trail. Passing a bench seat on your left cross straight over the trail, pass through a gap and bear around to the right along a footpath. After a short distance the path joins with a lane going uphill for a short distance and then turn right onto a path marked for ‘Westhorpe Hills’.

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8. Continue along the footpath with ponds on your right. Pass over a crossroads of paths and keep ahead with the ponds on your right for some distance. When the ponds end continue with a fence on your right.

9. When the fence ends the path gives way to a lane.

Continue for a short distance, then just prior to reaching an incline in the lane look for 2 paths on the left. Ignore the 1st path going steep downhill and take the 2nd path which bears to the left but stays at the same level.

10. Walk along this path with a bank on your right and the odd glimpse of the Pennine Trail running parallel down to your left. After some distance pass a large metal gate on your left. and shortly you will come to a road. Follow a sign for ‘Trans Pennine Way’ going downhill along the road.

11. After a short distance turn left onto a footpath signposted for ‘Killamarsh Greenway’ and Trans Pennine Way’. Pass through a metal width restrictor, cross over a bridge and then immediately after the bridge turn left onto a lane. After a short distance bear left off the lane to continue downhill along a footpath.

12. At the bottom of the hill pass a width restrictor on your left and continue straight ahead to join the Pennine Trail heading in the direction signposted for ‘Chesterfield’.

Continue along the trail for approximately 2 miles until reaching the car park and starting point.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

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Jonathon Coe’s novel, Middle England, is what you might call a state of the nation tale.

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Needless to say, this has not been just any old decade. We’ve had the financial and human consequences of the 2008 crash, then the 2012 Olympics with that brilliant Danny Boyle opening ceremony which gave us a very upbeat idea of ourselves as a country, whether it was the celebration of the NHS, or the fun of the Queen and James Bond parachuting into the Olympic Arena And then there’s been the political upheavals, not least of which has been Brexit and its nation changing dramas.

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Dale has been married for 32 years to Jen, yes he likes to think he doesn’t look old enough, and has 2 grown up independent daughters. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, is a big football and cricket fan and enjoys foreign travel, walking, gardening and DIY. Ian, Reece and Dale are just a few of the team at Hampshire Hill. Their focus is very much one of partnership and looking at the lifestyle as a whole, not just with a financial eye but, like Dale said, a holistic approach. They all liaise with clients to make their money work better for them having regular face-to-face meetings, follow up discussions and of course review meetings. They all feel they couldn’t do their roles to the level they do if the business didn’t have a comprehensive, robust structure in place with established processes which have proven to work over the years.

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run smoothly by managing the day to day process. “My role involves liaising with advisers and clients to ensure mortgage applications are completed as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Making sure clients are in a position to press the button and go ahead with a mortgage is really satisfying. When they’ve found their new home it’s often time sensitive and a pressurised time; I like to think that I help remove some of the stress from the process”, says Mel. Those of you who are keen runners may have seen Mel in the area as she is a keen runner, competing for Sutton-inAshfield Harriers & AC, running everything from 5K to marathons and is also a volunteer at the Brierley Forest park run.

Last but not least is the team member affectionately referred to as ‘The Oracle’, Sue Hampshire. As Head of Operations, Sue makes sure the business is always working to high standards. She has such a keen eye for detail it’s unreal and has a thorough understanding of all elements of the business, ranging from accounts to client contact. She is in fact the go-to person for the advisers if they have any questions.

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Over the years many of you have got to know George through meeting him as he goes about his business in the neighbourhood, or via his observations in your monthly copy of Voice Magazine. Whether or not you’ve met him personally and ‘chewed his ear’ on whatever topic concerns you, no-one can argue that he is one of the good guys who simply wants to do his bit to make life better for everyone. After all, that is why the Union of Clever & Intelligent People – UCIP to you and me! - appointed him People’s Champion’.

Placid by nature he may be, but even George has a breaking point and you are advised not to read any further if you are in any way lazy, selfish, inconsiderate or simply just anti-social.

In recent weeks, George has had occasion to visit friends at both Chesterfield Royal and King’s Mill Hospitals.

Thankfully, both are on the road to full recovery but, as he left, George nearly had a seizure and joined them inside.

He coughed and spluttered as he passed through a foul smelling hazy cloud just outside the main entrance. Here were people, some of whom were actually in-patients with various tubes attached to them, having a smoke. This despite signs everywhere pointing out that this was a nonsmoking site.

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might be stretching the point to say that the area was so clean you could have eaten your dinner off the pavement, they did an excellent job. Sadly, within a week, the area was littered with amongst other things, discarded McDonald’s food & drink containers, cigarette packets (and fag ends), sweet wrappers and any number of empty cans/bottles. This just made George so boiling mad that, never mind the pavement, you could have fried an egg on his forehead.

What might just push George ‘over the edge’ however, is those who fail to clean up after their dog. There are numerous signs across the area telling prospective offenders that if they ‘don’t pick up they will pay up’. Now George accepts that most (if not all) dogs are illiterate and probably don’t understand. However, as for their owners.................?

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COOPER’S CORNER 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…

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

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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