Voice Magazines - Alfreton & Villages Edition - October 2019 by Voice Magazines

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From the Editor Hi Readers, Welcome to the penultimate edition of 2019! I’m not really sure where this year has gone and I don’t think I’m alone in thinking that! It seems to have passed through in the blink of an eye even with all the shenanigans going on in the country – which shall not be spoken of as I think we’re all sick of hearing about the B word!

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We’ve brought you some great community articles this month which I hope you enjoy. We have always aimed to try and bring you more of this as we’ve grown and as always, our fabulous readers and advertisers have come up trumps and sent us some great information, please keep it coming, we will always try and publish it. Speaking of fabulous readers and advertisers, our Danielle (and the rest of the team sporadically) had a wonderful time last month at Party in the Park, Alfreton. We were raising money for Alfreton Rotary to enable them to give more money to local charities and we raised £200 via our raffle. Of course, not a penny of that would have happened without you coming down to see us and buying a ticket and our fabulous advertisers sending in amazing prizes… and some of

Hello, I’m Pete, I own & operate GutterPRO across East Derbyshire, and the surrounding areas. Because it’s my business, you’ll get a personal service and be certain I'll clear up thoroughly after the job. responding to the Ads Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when

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them were absolutely awesome! So, a big thank you from the team, we really appreciate your support and your wonderful feedback and we look forward to seeing more of you in the future. Oooh, I nearly forgot, we’ve also brought you the NEC competition again this year, which is always a must go if you are a Christmas loving person (I love going, but be warned…. it does get busy and you won’t like it if you don’t like crowds!) and as I type, I think our fabulous sales team have just secured some Panto tickets that you can win in next month’s edition! See you next month (delivery will be the middle of November) for our bumper Christmas edition, so don’t forget… if you want to be in our Christmas magazine, we need the info by the 25th October. Happy Reading!

Emily x

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Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: Christmas edition – 25th October January edition – 29th November

To advertise email info@voicemagazines.co.uk or call us on 01773 549 035 Printed by Image2Print and distributed to 6,500 homes in Alfreton adn surrounding villages. 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 consent of the To advertise please onNormanton, 01773 Derbyshire. 549 035 07891 638& Wales No: 10550557 3 Voice Magazines Limited,call 40 HighEmily Street, South DE55or 2BP. Registered639 in England publisher.

Nutt & Sons celebrate 150 years in business! VISIT OUR FOUR LARGE SHOWROOMS Customers Own Car Park or RING FOR FREE HOME SELECTION SEVICE We Specialise In

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n recent years David was invited to be interviewed on BBC’s Working Lunch and the fitters took part in DIY SOS. T Nutt & Sons also featured in the Carpet Foundation’s national advertising campaign. As a result of all these prestigious accolades, customers can remain assured that the impeccable standing of the ‘Nutt’ family name will long continue. Directors David and Keven Nutt along with cousin Patrick strive to ensure the hardearned reputation of the business is always maintained. Making up the team is manager, Andrew Gregory, who started as a Saturday boy 30 years or so ago when he was just 13. Andrew has learned the business from the ground up – initially sweeping the warehouse floor through the various stages of development to his prominent position there today. All the fitters are employed by T Nutt & Sons, with many of them giving loyal service for over twenty years. As members and major shareholders in the Greendale Carpets and Flooring Group, T Nutt & Sons can offer its customers the widest range of collection of carpets, vinyl, wood, Karndean and laminate flooring – all at the very best competitive prices.

Nutt & Sons to this very day. Keven says, “Keeping it in the family gives us absolute control over quality and service. If there’s a problem, a contractor will blame a retailer, or a builder will complain about a contractor. The customer doesn’t know who to turn to in order to resolve a complaint. It’s much better for customers to deal with us, as they can usually speak to one of the family direct.” T Nutt & Sons’ premises are welcoming and welllit, with a comprehensive range of neatly-displayed stock. The company has on display carpets and floorcoverings from all the leading manufacturers, and good presentation is clearly an all-important factor contributing to the company’s professionalism. From springtime there are attractive hanging baskets of flowers displayed on the well-maintained shop-front, and the company’s identity appears on clear van signage and there’s a smart uniform for all staff.

From its early days in 1962 to the present membership, the Greendale Carpets and Flooring Group has progressed from what was an exclusive ‘club’ to a nationwide association of over 150 independent retail carpet and flooring specialists. With a purchasing power just as great or greater than that of the multiples, Greendale offers customers the best of both worlds: access to an unparalleled pricing structure and the excellent service offered by independent retailers.

With hundreds of letters from satisfied customers on display, the foundation of T Nutt & Sons’ business is based on glowing reports and personal recommendations.

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All Pictures: The well-stocked and superblypresented T Nutt & Sons showroom

David concludes, “We always aim to be the best. Despite stocking the highest-quality carpets, laminates, real wood flooring and Karndean from all the leading manufacturers we are competitively priced in comparison with other retail outlets. We use quality underlay all the time. Our service is better than advertising. You’ve got to be involved with the customers. We visit them to explain in detail where any seams are going to be and encourage them to take out samples. We not only get repeat business from existing customers, but we also get a lot of business from their friends as well. Generation after generation of the same family keep coming back to us time after time.”

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Things to do

Things to do You’ll Never Walk Alone

With Alfreton Male Voice Choir, special guest John Barker and Introducing the Saga Louts 7pm on Saturday 19th October At the Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton In support of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice Tickets £8. Call 01773 747279 or email info@alfretonmvc.co.uk

Codnor Bonfire and Fireworks Friday 1st November

6pm rides start, Best guy folks at 7pm Lit Bonfire – 7.30pm Fireworks to music – 8 PM Hot peas by Amber Valley Rotary, BBQ by Scouts, Food Outlet FREE EVENT

ALFRETON & DISTRICT RAMBLERS CLUB

South Wingfield War Memorial Unveiling and Dedication

Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome. Contact either Dave on 07543 100 655 or Terry on 07891 517 057 for more information or visit our new website www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com UPCOMING WALKS

All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park…. Thurs 3rd Oct John & Janet TBA Sun 6th Oct Keith Eaton Tittesworth Res. (8 miles) Sun 20th Oct Ros

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The newly constructed Memorial Wall. All Parishioners and especially the relatives of those commemorated on the Memorial are warmly invited to attend For further information contact: geoffbrown05@btinternet.comday 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: October 9th - Raptor Retreats – Mike Henderson

The talk will cover the two main projects we are supporting this year, the Kekoldi Hawkwatch run by the Costa Rican indigenous Bribri people

Nov 13th - Farmer’s Wife – Gill Easom

A personalised account of what its like to be a farmer’s wife and the challenges and enjoyment

Call 07770 801539 for more information.

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SOMERCOTES CHORAL SOCIETY PERFORMING SONGS FOR ALL SEASONS At Somercotes Village Hall on Saturday 26th October at 7pm Somercotes Choral Society’s October concert is entitled ‘Songs for all Seasons.’ It will take the audience on a journey through the four seasons. They will be joined by Nottingham soprano Ellie Martin.

Tickets are £9 and £4.50 for under 16s. Available from Jen Adams on 01773 789079. www.somercoteshoralsociety.co.uk

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I recently arranged a package trip to Italy for the Rugby 6 Nations match between Italy and England on 14th March 2020, with prices starting at £824 per person for a 3 night stay in central Rome on bed and breakfast, flights from Birmingham and tickets to the match included. So, whether your sport of choice is Cricket, Rugby, Formula One, Horse Racing, the Olympics, Football, Ice Hockey, Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Golf or anything else you can think of, I can usually find a supplier to quote it for us wherever in the world it might be.

We are looking to grow, with vacancies in most sections for players of all grades.

Minimum age is 9 years and you’re never too old to learn!

We all enjoy watching the big sporting events like the Olympics, the Football World Cup, the Formula One racing and The Ashes on TV and, if you’re like me, you will have even thought about going to the live events as the atmosphere must be such an amazing experience!

I work with many suppliers across the world, as well as here in the UK, who can source tickets to various sports events, and we can then tailor make the trip around the events to your specific requirements.

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If you’re a beginner or returning to playing, come along to one of our teaching sessions. Every Thursday 7 – 8pm at the function room at the Kings Arms, Crich.

Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor.

Often though people are put off thinking that it’ll be too expensive, or they won’t be able to find exactly what they want. To be fair, it used to be difficult to get official tickets for a lot of events, but that has now changed!

Call 01629 258 699 or email stelphinsclub@audleyvillages.co.uk

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I don’t just book couples and families, I can also arrange group trips too so if you are part of a sports club, a group of friends or an educational group, for example, who would like to plan a trip I can come to your venue or home to discuss your requirements to make sure that I can offer you the perfect trip.

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Slimming World Recipe Toad In The Hole The range of food available on the Slimming World Plan is astonishing! Toad in the Hole is one of my favourites. Why not try it with green beans, mashed potato and SW Onion Gravy? - Yum Yum! Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 Hour Syns per serving: 3

Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7. Spread the sausages in a large, non-stick roasting tin in a single layer. Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and cook for 10 minutes.

Ingredients: • 12 frozen Slimming World Synfree Pork Sausages • Low-calorie cooking spray • 1 large onion, sliced into rings • 60g plain flour • 2 level tsp baking powder • 100ml skimmed milk • 5 large eggs • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves roughly chopped • 2 tsp dried sage

2. Turn over the sausages, then scatter the onion rings over the top. Spray lightly with a little more low-calorie cooking spray and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, sieve the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl or a large jug. Use a hand whisk to mix in the milk very gradually, followed by 75ml water to make a smooth, lump-free batter. 4. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until the batter is well combined (it should be a smooth, pourable consistency). Stir in the rosemary and sage, and season. 5. When the sausages are cooked, remove the tin from the oven and quickly pour the batter around them. Return the tin to the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 and bake for 25 minutes, or until the batter is puffed up and golden.

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Alfreton Palmer Morewood Function Hall, High Street 9.15am & 11.15am Tel: Betty 07864 092 824 South Normanton The Post Mill Centre Market Street, DE55 2EJ 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Wendy 07961 779 035

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Admission only £2 Adults & £1 Children

Our Popular Carvery, with a choice of up to 5 roasts, freshly prepared vegables and lashings of real gravy.

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The Other End of the Line by Andrea Camilleri

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Cancer touches us all. Most of us have either been directly affected or know someone who has been affected by the disease. This applies to the bands and performers presenting a night of entertainment at Lumb Farm Country Club on the 23rd of November. Individual band members, their families and many of their friends have all in some way undergone treatment or have been closely touched by cancer. Over the years the bands have played at several fund raising events in support of various cancer charities. This is the second event directly promoted by the musicians themselves. They hope that their contributions will assist Cancer Research UK as it strives to improve treatments and provide solutions.

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Bedtime can be tricky, sometimes your children won’t go to bed, other times you get them in only to find them out again five minutes later, on really bad nights they can be up and down all night. We asked NLP Therapist Debbie Kinghorn for her top 3 tips to help get our children to bed and help them have an Routine

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One of the first things I suggest to parents who talk to me about problems getting their children to bed is to have a good routine and to teach your children how to take control of it. You can help them set this up by firstly encouraging them to work out what tasks need to be done before bed. Then get them to draw pictures or write the words as reminders and put them onto a bedtime chart. Once they know what they need to do, the order they need to do it and how long each activity takes they can take full responsibility. Encourage them to return to the routine each night until it becomes a habit. When they understand their routine and their responsibility, those pre bedtime battles will be a thing of the past.

Before bed is a perfect time to reflect on the day and release any concerns that may be playing on our mind. This is particularly helpful for children who may dwell on worries at night time. Have your child write down any worries they have on a scrap piece of paper and put them in a book, jar or have a trusted teddy take them away. You know yourself, if you have a worry it has the opportunity to become bigger and scarier when it plays on your mind. Sharing it, by talking about it or writing it down puts a stop to the dwelling.

Electronics Many studies have shown that any electrical device (phones, computers, tablets, TV etc.) can have a significant impact our internal clock and the production of melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone. Regular use of these electrical devises before bed means we find it more difficult to go into full REM sleep (the one we need to recharge our internal batteries), which can lead to significant sleep deprivation. So, help your child improve their sleep patterns by introducing an electronics curfew as early as possible in the evening - 2 hours before bed is best, but one hour is still okay. You can help them deal with this non-electronics time by spending the time doing relaxing and fun tasks together (board games, cards, drawing, reading etc.). Not only does it get you all away from the electronics, it’s a great bonding opportunity too.

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Once your child has dealt with their worries, encourage them to turn their mind to the more positive parts of the day by writing down and talking about 3 good things that have happened that day. I class ‘good things’ as: things I’ve done well, fun experiences or things that have made me laugh. If this is done at the end of the day, it gives us an opportunity to re-live the positive experiences as we fall asleep.

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Out & About

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

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

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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

Other

Girlguiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows aged 5 – 7yrs Brownies aged 7 – 10yrs Guides aged 10 – 14yrs Rangers aged 14-18yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs+ For more information about joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk and click on ‘get involved’ to register your interest 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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A short but sweet walk from our resident ramble aficionado David of JH Legal. David has provided a little extra information in the description about two of the places we visit on this walk, Pinxton Wharf and St Helen’s Church. I think this local history really adds to the colour of the walk so a big thank you to David! We begin the walk at Pinxton Wharf. The Boat Inn is very close by and a good spot to stop in for some refreshment. It is dog friendly indoors and out. We walk along the canal for a short while before branching off across country towards Selston. We enter Selston briefly and walk past St Helen’s Church. Before heading back across country back towards Pinxton Wharf.

A gentle walk which should take you and your dog around 1½-2 hours to complete. There is a couple of quiet roads so please take care, however most of the walk is on paths and trails. Please wear appropriate footwear and, as always, follow the countryside code.

a gap in a fence along a marked footpath. The path leads to a farm track. Continue along the track to continue up and over a bridge. Shortly after the bridge and just prior to reaching a large metal gate directly in front of you, turn left to walk along a farm track going uphill. 4. At the top of the hill keep ahead into a open field, passing a yellow marker post on your left. Continue straight ahead over the brow of the hill and down the other side aiming for a small single tree in the hedge row on the far side of the field. Cross over a tiny stream and pass through the hedge to continue straight ahead for a short distance across another field. 5. At the far side pass through a gap into another field and now continue with the hedge on your right. Upon reaching a large metal gate on your right, ignore a marked path straight ahead and bear left to continue along the edge of the same field keeping the hedge on your right. At the far side of the field continue straight ahead along a narrow path with a fence on your left until reaching a stile. Cross the stile and continue along the edge of another field with a hedge on your right. 6. At the far side of this field cross another stile and then continue uphill to a road. Turn left along the road and after a short distance pass the church on your left. (Take a look at St Helens Church which holds the grave of Gypsy King Dan Boswell.[walk to the left hand side of the

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1. Enter the wharf through a squeeze gate on Alexander Terrace near the railway crossing and continue straight ahead along the footpath directly in front of you. (Pinxton Wharf was the terminus for the Cromford canal, which was built to link the collieries to the River Trent. Pinxton China works were also in operation very close to the wharf.) After some distance cross over a small wooden footbridge and then a little further on pass over a larger wooden footbridge. Immediately after crossing the 2nd bridge turn right to continue along a footpath with a canal on your right.

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2. Continue along the footpath passing ‘The Boat Inn’ on your left, until reaching a squeeze gate. Pass through the gate and then bear right. After a very short distance pass through a gap adjacent to a large metal gate and continue straight ahead along a lane keeping the canal on your right.

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Unfortunately, like everything else, cricket is reliant on the finances delivered by satellite television and ticket sales, so while having an Ashes series just a couple of weeks after a home World Cup was far from ideal for the players, it was a necessity from the point of view of England and Wales’ Cricket Board’s bean counters. Once again, it delivered in spades. We can debate all day long the merits of the Ashes being played so close to a World Cup, but in truth, for England to come out of it unbeaten is a success in itself. I was at Headingley to see the team bowled out for 67 on that Friday afternoon, walking away into the sultry Leeds evening, believing the Test and Ashes were gone. The one man who didn’t was Ben Stokes and his heroic colleague, Jack Leach. Stokes’ innings to see England win that match was as good as it gets, it was memorable to say the least. Watching from Trent Bridge, who were playing Yorkshire in the Twenty20 competition, nobody amid the 16,000 cared what was happening out in the middle that day, we were all trying to follow the action from Leeds – the team had captivated a nation, again, just like in 2005. Yes, England may not have been able to win the little urn outright this summer and reclaim it from those pesky Aussies, but we’ve won a World Cup and drawn an Ashes series in the space of three months. That’s something to be proud of, those players are ones to herald, to be proud of and cricket has shown that we can all love it. What an absolute delight it’s been. Now, if we could just get more of it on terrestrial for the masses to see (and don’t get me started on the Hundred)...

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To regular readers of this column, you’ll note that football tends to be the subject of choice. However, after a memorable few months of England’s major summer sport, it feels only fitting that this month’s waffle should be dedicated to cricket. What a few months it has been for the England team, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad et all. If you’re a cricket fan then it’s probably been one of the best in living memory, and if you’re not, there’s a fairly good chance that you’ve been captivated by the World Cup and then the Ashes. I know my good lady has become completely infatuated with it, as has one of my good friends – neither cared too much for cricket at the start of the summer – oh how they’re reformed characters now. Cricket’s a magnificent sport, one of the quintessential English games, played throughout the Commonwealth, with arguably its biggest rivalry being that between the two countries which contest the Ashes. And boy has it delivered. First up, it was that magnificent early July afternoon at Lord’s when Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer somehow led England to a first World Cup title in the One Day format of the game over New Zealand in the most dramatic of circumstances. That engaged a nation, it gave the whole country something to celebrate amid all the chaotic nonsense generated by those in Westminster and the whole Brexit shambles. Cricket is like no other sport, even football struggles to generate the pure, dramatic fluctuations - the games that operate within a game, how one wicket can change the course of an entire outcome. It’s unrivalled and I mean that with the greatest respects to others.

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