Voice Magazines - Selston, Pinxton, Jacksdale & Westwood Edition - February 2020

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As another decade begins, we are compelled to look back on what has been and it’s important that we reflect and learn from it, in order to grow and improve for the future. Personally speaking, I’m pretty keen on this philosophy and I always try and stand by it – particularly at the start of the year.

guys asked for more content and we’re listening… keep it coming as we are loving the community interaction with you guys!

Right, I’m off to sharpen my axes, see you next month!

Lots of changes are happening as a country and across the planet and whether you agree with the changes or not, they will happen come what may and I think it is important that we use our voices to try and leave this world a better place than how we found it.

Happy Reading,

We have lost, to some degree, a sense of community as ‘I’ takes precedence over everything and for me, whilst we grow technologically speaking, we lose on a human level. Believe it or not, this was one of the driving forces for me starting the magazines 10 years ago… it certainly wasn’t the money and the easy lifestyle that I enjoy! #eyeroll. For me, I saw that people were starting to anonymously post of FB and the like – “does anyone know…?, “where can I find…?”, “company X is rubbish, don’t use them.” From this, I could see that people didn’t know what events were happening locally, who to go to when they had an issue and, in more cases than I liked, had the power to destroy a good hardworking business – sometimes rightly, but more often than not, wrongly.

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Voice was always intended to be exactly that, one place to include events, listings, news about groups and shout about the local advertisers that I found trustworthy – If I can confirm that we have a bad egg, legitimately – they do not advertise with us anymore.

Anyhoo, maybe I’m just being nostalgic because it’s been 10 years or because it’s my birthday this month but either way – it got me thinking about what the next 10 years will bring?!

In other news, I’m off to see the Sheffield Steelers for my Birthday and to throw some axes #excited and TA DAH, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Dancing on Ice professional, Mark Hanretty. What a fantastic guy, who lives locally and I’m certainly expecting some local solidarity to kick in and show him our support on the phone lines on Sunday night! You

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Things to do FAMILY WILD WALK

Thursday 20th February 1pm – 3pm Mapperley Reservoir Car Park, Ilkeston DE7 6BR Join us as we walk a loop of around 1.5 – 2 miles around Mapperley Wood and trough Woodside Farm. We will stop to notice wildlife and farm animals that live in the area and rest at the log circle to light a camp fire.

This walk is suitable for families with children aged 5+.

Booking essential call 01773 811188 or visit www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 15th - Sun 23rd February 11am - 3pm

Get set for a truly historic half-term this February and find out what life was like for 17th Century musketeers. Whether it is practising musket drill, gunpowder making or learning what life was like for a soldier, there is lots to discover.

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WACKY WORLD 21st & 22nd February

The UK’S Biggest Indoor Inflatable Activity Play Events & We’re Coming To ILKESTON! Jump, duck, run and squeeze yourself through Wacky World’s high adrenaline inflatable arena.

Have fun while keeping fit as a family.

Tickets £10.95 per person Rutland Sports Park, West Drive, Ilkeston DE7 5GH

Adults £13, Child (5-17) £7.90 Concession £11.70.

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Tues 18th & Wed 19th February 10am – 2pm Come along to our Family Activities in the woods. Join us in the woods and make hot chocolate and toast marshmallows over the camp fire. Free drop in.

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Blocks and Bricks Week Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston Mon 17th – Sat 22nd Feb 11am – 3pm All week- lego crafts, trails competitions and lego activities! On Saturday there will be an amazing display of lego models!

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Aiming For Top Marks!

VOICE MAGAZINES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! We managed to grab a chat with professional skater and Dancing on Ice star Mark Hanretty on his amazing career and what its been like working with Paralympic track champion Libby Clegg.

How did you first get into skating?

I started skating when I was 9 years old at Paisley Ice Rink near where I lived, after watching Torvill & Dean return to the ice in 1994. I became absolutely obsessed!

You now live in Ashfield, why did you move here and what do you love about the area?

I was training between Sheffield, Nottingham and the USA for many years, and whilst training in Sheffield I met my beautiful wife Kathy. I moved to Ashfield to be close to my in-laws. I’ve been really impressed with the sense of community and appreciate being part of that community, as well as the local school which was important for my two children.

How have you adapted your training with Libby compared to your previous Dancing on Ice partners?

When I first found out I was partnered with Libby I was worried about how the process would be, knowing it was going to be an incredibly difficult challenge. And of course it is difficult but it’s made much easier by Libby being so hard working and eager to improve. We share an athletes mentality and a mutual appreciation for hard work, so I just had to develop a different way of verbalising the routines without her actually being able to see the moves. There’s no doubt I’ve learnt a lot more about myself as a result of working with Libby as well as it being a really humbling experience and makes me appreciate that we, having all our senses, shouldn’t really be complaining about anything.

How many hours a week do you train for each performance/routine?

Normally training would last 2 hours a day but with Libby we tend to train for about 3-4 hours a day because it takes longer to verbalise the routines with her. It can be quite tricky as we are both parents,

she is also in training for the Paralympics later this year and ice time isn’t always available, so it can be a challenge to fit the hours in but we’re doing our best.

What’s it like working with skating royalty Torvill & Dean?

Really surreal as obviously they are the reason I started out in the sport! Its strange how my life path has mapped out this way – they are incredibly nice people and we are great friends.

The aerial performance you did on this year’s opening show was incredible! How did you get into this and incorporating it into a skating routine?

I’ve been doing aeriel work for a few years now. It started as a lot of skaters perform all over the world for months at a time and I didn’t want to leave my wife and children for that long. By learning the aeriel work you tend to get shorter, one off contracts so I can work without having to be away too long.

What has been your proudest skating moment?

It’s so hard to pick just one as I’ve done so many amazing things and travelled all over the world to compete and to perform. Skating has taken me to North Korea for a competition which was an amazing experience. I’ve also performed for Sting and his family when he had an ice rink built at his home at Christmas. I’ve performed at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games and with Coldplay as they played live and I skated. I’m so lucky that my job is my passion and I can provide for my family doing something I love.

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A 600-page novel about trees – and nine people whose lives are intertwined with them – would seem an odd subject for rave reviews.

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There’s mind boggling stuff, born out by scientific fact – that trees communicate, that they take care of each other, that they sense the presence of other nearby life and react to it, that they save resources in times of stress and warn their kin and send out signals to wasps to come and save them from attacks.

They produce oxygen. They consume carbon dioxide, they’re at the heart of the things that make our planet work.

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

Mon d ay 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, jcsccontact@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 1st Selston Cubs, 6.45 - 8.15pm, Dove Green Methodist Church, Selston, 8 - 10.5 years, 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

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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 Messy Kidz 4-6pm, St Helens Church Pinxton, £2 for snacks & Drinks, Contact Zynell Callaghan, 07866 029978, messykidzpinxton@gmail.com 1st Selston Beavers, 6.45 - 7.45pm, Dove Green Methodist Church, Selston, 6 - 8 years, 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

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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 Breathe Easy Group 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 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, 7pm, Tin Hat Centre, 4th Tuesday of the

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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, Free community café. Advice on housing, debt and benefits. Access to Foodbank., 0300 302 0334 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Riddings Community Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Raffle and Speaker with Topics of Interest Jacksdale and Selston Community Church - Bible Study, 7.30pm, Franklin Road, Jacksdale, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, jcsccontact@gmail.com

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The Base Lads Night 5.30-7.30pm, The Base South Normanton, School Years 7 - 11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org 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 J28 Church, The Common, South Normanton, 1st Thursday of the month, Come along for an hour of fellowship followed by a light tea and refreshments., 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com, www.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 Together Time @ Zion - 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 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 1st Selston Scouts, 6.45 - 8.45pm, Dove Green Methodist Church, Selston, 10.5 - 14 years, 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

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Toddler Group 9-11am, Pinxton Village 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.

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Salvation Army Worship 10.30am, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellor’s, 07855 455093/01773 783386

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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

Su n d a y

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 Jacksdale and Selston Community Church - Sunday Service, 10.30am & 6pm, Franklin Road, Jacksdale, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, jcsccontact@gmail.com

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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 tonebroom 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 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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Every family has a ‘Mildred’, they’re at every Family event yet no-one ever remembers inviting them. If you can’t think who it is in your family you should probably be worried… as it might be you!

George enjoyed a lovely, albeit perplexing, family Christmas George, UCIP’s intrepid People’s Champion, comes from a big family and every year there is a gathering of the ‘clan’ at the local community centre.

Following Zoe’s (his niece) wedding earlier in 2019, there was a newcomer to this annual event. Zoe’s new mother-in-law, Mildred, came over from Newton for the party, and as George had discovered at the wedding, she was a very interesting woman with a quirky view on a number of topics.

Mildred, knowing how George had been researching the ways in which ordinary people would like to improve the world, button-holed him. Although, he is by nature a good listener, George found it difficult to keep track of the questions his new ‘friend’ was asking him to solve. Here’s a selection:•

Why, when you join the shortest queue at the supermarket check-out, do you invariably find that the customer in front initially appears to have forgotten that the goods actually need to be paid for. They then spend so long checking every pocket in their coat and every section of their wallet/purse before finding either cash or credit card that the chap who was in the longer queue before you is now in the car park loading his car?

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Why do men always say that they make a ‘mean chilli’ when it’s just bolognese with added kidney beans?

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Why is it that temporary traffic lights always change to red when I’m just 25 yards away. I then find that it is one of these ‘four way’ set-ups that mean I’ve got enough time to check the contents of the glove compartment and read a couple of chapters of my book before they change back to green?

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When you drop a piece of toast covered in lovely butter and tangy marmalade, why is it always that side that hits the floor first?

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Well, as you can imagine, George didn’t have an answer for any of these, but he suddenly ‘remembered’ that his wife had a migraine and he’d better go to see how she was. As he left Mildred, promising to see ‘what he could do’, he was heard muttering under his breath that he hoped Zoe would forget to invite her mother-inlaw to next year’s ‘do’.

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You can start mulching, particularly where bulbs are growing, but do try to remove weeds first otherwise you are simply providing a better growing environment for them.

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The Transfer Window ‘slammed’ shut again at the end of January. Was your club a ‘winner’ or a ‘loser’ or is it all just a farce that’s had it’s time and needs consigning to room 101? Here’s our Barry with his thoughts‌ The transfer window is a strange time of the season.

A period where media organisations go into full on overdrive to fuel the flames of speculation, which fans up and down the land lap up in their droves. Fans, literally, can’t seem to get enough.

The sheer amount of audience data tells us this, the January window performs greater than any other month of the year, frankly, and it is remarkable. Transfer stories generate more interest on a consistent basis than any other type of football-related story, and as journalists, we just can’t create enough.

But what’s it all about? Why are fans so desperate to read about links to players the world over, whether speculation has a foundation or not?

There seems an increased pressure on clubs to spend, spend, spend in the vain hope their club will be successful, but then moan when they end up with an over-inflated squad full of average players, a hefty wage bill and facing financial penalties imposed on them by the Football League.

And once that player signs, it’s almost like he’s forgotten and fans are onto the next. It’s almost like the spoilt kid at Christmas to coin one analogy. One present gets opened and before they’ve finished ripping the paper off

their expensive iPad, their eyes are onto the next and that one is cast asunder. I do find it a strange mentality, but it’s one that is the currency of the national and local media in this digital age.

Maybe fans’ attitudes are impacted by the way the media, and in particular the pay-tv media over-egg the transfer window and in particular, transfer deadline day, but at the heart of this bloodbath is the players. Players who have lives, who have families, friends, children in schools and may be settled in the areas they reside.

A player who has represented three of the East Midlands’ biggest clubs once described being made to feel like a piece of meat in the transfer window, and it’s hard not to feel for them. Not all players earn silly money, some are just normal, down to earth blokes trying to be settled and earn a good living.

I feel like the transfer window has been outgrown, and now business should revert to how it used to be. If you want to sign a player in November, you can. Go and do it. It might even help the lower league clubs who rely so heavily on transfer income.

It may also stop this rather weird, obsession for news condensed down into a crazy fourweek period after Christmas.

Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinty Mirror

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