Voice Magazines - Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks and Somercotes Edition - February 2020

SWANWICK, RIDDINGS, LEABROOKS & SOMERCOTES

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Things to do 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.

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Somercotes Cineroom Half Term Film Screening

‘EARLY MAN’ From the creator of ‘Wallace and Gromit’, Nick Park directs ‘Early Man’. Starring the voices of well-loved British actors; Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Timothy Spall. This fun filled comedy has something for all the family!

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Change of Name for Somercotes Choir Somercotes Choral Society has changed its name, and after 60 years will be known as Somercotes Community Singers.

Jen Adams, the choir’s chairwoman, says: “We have decided to change our name to reflect the modern songs we have in our repertoire.”

The choir performs two concerts each year in Somercotes Village Hall and rehearses each Tuesday evening at Swanwick School and Sports College. The last concert was in October, and now members are rehearsing for the April 2020 concert on Saturday 25th.

Jen adds:”The songs are well known and popular. We have recently sung songs

by Cold Play, Elton John and are currently rehearsing songs from ‘Wicked.’

“We do not have auditions, and provide practice CDs for each musical part, so there is no need to read music. Our music has a wide appeal, and new members are always welcome and will have a buddy to help them.

We are a relaxed and friendly group and have a number of social events. Why not come along ANY Tuesday, and give us a try?” added Jen. Further information is available from Jen on 01773 789079 The choir practises at Swanwick School and Sports College, Hayes Lane, Swanwick every Tuesday at 7.15 -9.15 pm.

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SENDS Support are running a half term drop-in session for families. The session is for SEND children aged 5 to 16 who: have additional needs, are going through diagnosis, parents have concerns their child might have additional needs.

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4. Add the ham and toss well.

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Richard Powers – The Overstory

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.

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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,

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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.

When you aren’t on Dancing on Ice what do you do?

I run a coaching programme for competitive skaters. I also commentate on big skating events for Eurosport.

Who would be your dream celebrity partner on future series of Dancing on Ice? I think my dream partner would be one of the professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing!

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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.

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

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Pentrich WI 7.30-9.30pm, Pentrich Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday of the month, New members always welcome, Contact Julie, 01773 540350 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

Wedn esd ay Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group 11am-11.30am, Watchorn Church, Further details www. watchornchurch.com, Contact Judith James Juniors Baby and Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am (once a month), St James Church, Riddings. Call for more info. Children under school age. Contact Mrs Allsopp 01773 607590 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

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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 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 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 10AM - 12PM, Riddings Park Community Centre, Now with BINGO! 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.

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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 Fellowship 3pm, 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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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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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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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.

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