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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.

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.

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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.

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 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!

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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.

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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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In the Peak Mid Winter… white Iceland gull and the similar but massive glaucous gull. Also on the reservoirs it is worth watching out for rare grebes from Scandinavia and uncommon ducks such as the beautiful goldeneye.

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For those who watch out for local wildlife this is also an exciting time as the birds that remain with us winterlong are joined by flocks migrating to us mostly from the far north and the east where temperatures Froggatt have long-since plummeted. Thrushes such as European blackbirds, redwings, and fieldfares arrive in good numbers and there may be the stunning waxwings too. Local reservoirs may build-up large flocks of seagulls – mostly lesser black-backed, blackheaded, and herring gulls, but with less common species too which in winter may include the pure

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This month we’re bringing the first of a series of ‘classic’ walks. We have been through our huge back catalogue of Rafa’s Rambles and picked out the very best walks from the past decade. We are re-walking and updating each of the Rambles as we go.

This month we have picked the ‘Major Oak’ walk, which we first featured back in July 2016. The Major Oak is a fantastic sight to see and well worth the walk in itself but I picked this walk because it is the perfect combination of trails, trees & water which the dogs love along with a nice coffee and cake stop for us! Rafa wasn’t able to go on the walk last time as he was recovering from an operation on his leg to repair a snapped cruciate ligament in his knee.

So, he was delighted to come this time and was joined by his deputy, Flake, who was only a twinkle in his daddy’s eye when we last did this walk.

A moderate walk for you and your dog!

This walk is fairly flat and should take around 2½ hours to complete. There is a range of terrain, with some possibly muddy and uneven sections.

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After some time you will reach a T junction with a lane. Turn right and go gently uphill along the lane.

At the top of the hill pass some stables on your left and then ‘The Archway House’ on your right. After, continue straight along the lane for some distance until reaching a main road.

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after the bridge turn right along ‘Mill Road’. Continue along Mill Road for some distance and then just prior to a ‘national speed limits’ sign and railway bridge turn right along a signposted ‘Bridleway’.

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These free listings are for charities and not for profit community groups, and we strive to keep these listings as up to date as possible but always check with the organiser before travelling.

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Community Café Over 60’s Meal Deal £2.80, 9am-1.30pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, Term time only, 01623 440993

E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club, 7.309pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Newton & District - OAP Club, 7-9pm, Newton Community Centre, Musical Entertainment, 01773 873414

Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am- 2pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby-In-Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284

Café 22 Community Café 9.30am-12pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Not Bank Holidays. Drinks/Café free to all, donations welcomed, 01623 758974

Kirkby in Ashfield 50 Plus 1.30-3.30pm, Brownsea Scout Hut, Cobden Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Varied programme and outings, 01623 721840

Forget-Me-Knot Dementia Group 1.30pm, Trinity Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Free of charge. 3rd Monday of the month Sutton Melody Choir 7-9pm,St John’s Methodist Church, Titchfield Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield. Singing is Fun! New members welcome

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West Ashfield Rotary Club, 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942

Seated Exercise Class, 12-1.30pm, Sherwood Court, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Cost £3 per session, 01623 753192 Craft Work Classes, 1-3pm, Our Centre, 6 Pond Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 01623 753192

NRAS Chesterfield ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) , 6.308pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524

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Fall Aware and Loving Life, 1-3pm, Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, FREE friendly cuppa & chat group for over 50s, Contact Samantha Clarke, 01623 555 551 The Storehouse - Kirkby Foodbank 2-3pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-inAshfield, 01623 758974 Kirkby Rotary Club 6.30pm for 7pm, Summit Centre, Kirkby-In-Ashfield (meets 2nd & 4th Tues of the month), www.kirkbyrotary.org.uk, Contact Philip Hurt, 01623 305471

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Cosy Cuppa Afternoon, 1.30-3.30pm, Our Centre, 6 Pond Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, £2 per session, 01623 753192 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 Selston Wednesday Club, 10.15am12.15pm, Parish Hall, Selston, Active Group for the over 50’s. Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowls & Croquet, Contact Maxine, 01773 719444

Jacksdale Dollies WI, 7.45pm, Westwood United Reformed Church, 4th Wednesday of the month, 07989 641345, Through Facebook

Derby and Nottinghamshire Music Hall Association 7.30-10pm (September to May). For meeting details contact Trevor, 01623 514777, dnmha@talktalk.net Alfreton Cyclists Touring Club, 7-8.30pm, Gloves Lane, Blackwell, More details and full programme at alfretonctc.000webhostapp.com, 07719 933824

St Wilfred’s Craft and Chat 1.30-4pm, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, 01623 614867

Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band, 7.309.30pm, Wyvern Club, Kirkby-In-Ashfield

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Community Café Over 60’s Meal Deal £2.80, 9am - 1.30pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 01623 440993

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-InAshfield, New members always welcome.

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Indoor Car Boot, 9-11.30am, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 01623 440993

Kirkby-in-Ashfield WI, 7.30pm, Trinity Church, Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-InAshfield, 1st Wednesday of the month

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Ashield U3A 10am-12.00 pm, Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Group for those no longer in full time employment, meets on the 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Membership Secretary 01623 428585, www.ashfieldu3a.org.uk

Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band, 5.30-7pm, Wyvern Club, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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Kids & Families Great ways to keep babies, children and teens busy and make new friends in your local area!

These free listings are for charities and not for profit community groups, and we strive to keep these listings as up to date as possible but always check with the organiser before travelling.

M o nd ay 1st Huthwaite Cubs 6-8pm, All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. 07986 402347

Little Stars Toddler Group 1-2.30pm (term time only), St Helen’s Church, Selston. £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.

Rattle Rhyme & Roll 10.30-11am (term time only). Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby-In-Ashfield. FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. 01623 753236 3rd Kirkby Brownies 5.45-7pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Kirkby-In-Ashfield.

Weekly sub £2.50. Contact Wendy 01623 757519 / 07923 422919

1st Huthwaite Cubs 6-7.30pm, All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. Ages 8-10.5yrs. 0115 952 3617 office@notts-scouts.org.uk 3rd East Kirkby Beavers, 6.30-8pm, Brownsea Centre, Cobden Street, KirkbyIn-Ashfield. Ages 6-8yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

Tuesday 1st Huthwaite Beavers 6-7pm, All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. 07879 375275 1st Huthwaite Scouts 7-9pm, All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. 07799 003452 Messy Kidz 4-6pm, St Helen’s Church Pinxton. £2 for snacks & drinks. Contact Zynell Callaghan 07866 029978. messykidzpinxton@gmail.com

Messy Play 9.15-10.30am, Pinxton Parish Hall. Ages 15months-3yrs, £2 NEW Sensory Play Pinxton Nursery School. Ages 0-18months

The Base Girls Night 5-7pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 7-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am (term time only) The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Free, 01623 758974

1st Huthwaite Beavers 6-7pm, All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. Ages 6-8yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk 1st Huthwaite Scouts 7-9pm, All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. Ages 10.5-14yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

Pheonix Exploreres, 7- 9pm, Rear of Lammas Ctre, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Ages 1418yrs, 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts. org.uk

Wednesday Stay & Play 10-10.30am (term time only).

Huthwaite Library, Sutton Rd, Huthwaite.

Ages 0-4yrs, 01623 677200

Black Diamond Explorers 7-9pm, Brownsea Centre, Cobden Street, KirkbyIn-Ashfield. Ages 14-18yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

Thu rsday All Saints Baby & Toddler Group 9.3011am. All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. 01623 440993

Newton Toddler Group, 1-3pm (term time only), Newton Community Centre. Contact Kathryn 01773 872031 The Base Pinxton, 6-7.30pm. Pinxton Youth Centre. School Years 6-11. 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Youth Club Drop-In 6-8pm (term time only). The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-InAshfield . Ages 11-18yrs, Free. 01623 758974

3rd East Kirkby Cubs, 7-8.30pm.

Brownsea Centre, Cobden St, Kirkby-InAshfield. Ages 8-10.5yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

5th Sutton Cubs 6.30-8pm, Rear of Lammas Centre, Sutton-In-Ashfield. Ages 8-10.5yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@nottsscouts.org.uk

Friday Tums 2 Tots, 10-11.30am. All Saints Centre, Huthwaite. 01623 516592

Tiny & Toddlers 9-11am. Pinxton Village Hall. Ages 0-3 yrs. Contact Are these the same group Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am. Pinxton Parish Hall. Ages 0-4yrs £1.50

Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am (term time only). The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Free. 01623 758974

1st Kirkby Scouts 7.15-9.15pm, Next to St Wilfred’s Church, Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Ages 10.5-14yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@nottsscouts.org.uk 5th Sutton Beavers 6.15-7.15pm. Rear of Lammas Centre, Sutton-In-Ashfield.

Ages 6-8yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@nottsscouts.org.uk

5th Sutton Scouts 7-9.30pm. Rear of Lammas Centre, Sutton-In-Ashfield. Ages 10.5-14 yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@nottsscouts.org.uk 3rd East Kirkby Scouts 7 - 9pm.

Brownsea Centre, Cobden Street, KirkbyIn-Ashfield, Ages 10.5-14yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts.org.uk

1st Kirkby Beavers 6-7pm, Next to St Wilfred’s Church, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, 6-8 yrs, 0115 952 3617, office@notts-scouts. org.uk

1st Kirkby Cubs 7.15-8.45pm. Next to St Wilfred’s Church, Kirkby-In-Ashfield. Ages 8-10.5yrs. 0115 952 3617, office@nottsscouts.org.uk

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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 washing machines have so many programmes when everyone just uses the one?

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Why, when I’m taking the grandchildren to school does one of them inevitably step in the deposit recently left by a local dog? NB – as I’m sure

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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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If a short person and a tall person go for a walk, because of the little legs of the former, does he/ she walk further than the one with the long legs even though they’ve covered the same distance?

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Is it harder to carry a heavy package up an upescalator than carrying it down a down-escalator?

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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COOPER’S CORNER 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.

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