Voice Magazines - Sutton-in-Ashfield and Huthwaite Edition - June 2020

SUTTON AND HUTHWAITE

JUNE ‘20

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This is our plan based on the current situation but as we all know…. it is subject to change depending on how everything develops.

Thank you so much for taking heed and providing us with your lovely feedback regarding the April editions that went out mid-May. Truth be told, it has been an absolutely awful time for most people whether you have, or someone you know/love has contracted the virus, you are still in isolation at home, you’ve lost your job or you are struggling to keep the wheels on your business and *personal opinion/conjecture* -

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WE’VE CHANGED THE LAYOUT! Since the index was lost many years ago, I appreciate that it can sometimes be difficult to find who you need within the magazines. So, we’ve sectioned it up into 8 core sections which should make it easier to find people. Please, do feedback on this and I hope you like it as much as we do.

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Delivery of the magazine is being undertaken with gloves currently. They are handled by as few people as possible and only whilst wearing gloves. All flyers are quarantined for at least 3 days prior to delivery. The protection of our distributors and readers is of the utmost importance to us.

WE ARE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET. So thank you so much for doing all you can to help support our businesses, communities etc – it is appreciated during these difficult and stressful times.

Superb new homes in Derbyshire

A couple of updates as I haven’t spoken with you all in ages!

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Viewing now - Show Homes open daily 11am - 5pm The Fox Hollies Main Road, Shirland, DE55 6BB Outseats Farm Mansfield Road, Alfreton DE55 7JQ The Dial Spondon DE21 7GW Chapel Gate Cromford Road, Aldercar NG16 4HB Coming soon The Wickets Loscoe, Derbyshire DE75 7LS

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We had a couple of competitions on the go when we were rudely interrupted

by Coronavirus. Just to let you know, the Wheelgate/Twinlakes competition will be drawn and the winner will be notified but we just need to talk with the establishment once they re-open again to confirm arrangements. We were also in the process of releasing our best (again, in my opinion!) competition ever, of tickets to the Y Not Festival. However, as I’m sure you are all aware, this has been cancelled this year but we are all hopeful that we can bring this great prize to you next year.

Our delivery schedule has gone to pot!!!

We will work back to being able to deliver at the beginning of the month again but it’s going to take us a few months, so please

I think that’s it for now and hopefully we’ll see you in 4 weeks’ time(ish!)

As is requisite of the new parlance “Stay Safe Everybody”

Emily x

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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From the Editor

Sutton Heritage Society A big thank you to Marge Thorn, the Secretary of the Sutton Heritage Society, who has sent over this fascinating wordsearch that is all about the old shops on Outram Street, Sutton.

Can you Name them all ?

Thank you for waiting for us, your patience and loyalty means the world to us.

5. Supermarket 7. China 8. Wool Shop

Thank you for your kind thoughts and your lovely words, we miss you!

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9. Curtains 10. Tailors

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FEWER APPOINTMENTS AND NO WAITING

1. Baker

we are reducing the number of appointments available each day, and asking clients to attend on time and alone, to limit the number of people in clinic.

2. Confectioner 3. Newsagent 5. Greengrocer

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TO OUR CLIENTS:

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Foot Health Clinic

Thank you for your understanding while we navigate our way through this crisis.

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TELEPHONE TRIAGE

We are triaging and risk assessing all clients by telephone prior to their appointment

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CONTINUED FOCUS ON SAFETY 9 10

We will continue to only use sterile instruments and will be disinfecting all clinical and high touch communal areas between clients.

KEEPING YOU SAFE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

INCREASED PPE Don't panic when you see us, we will be in increased PPE in line with guidelines.

ANSWERS ACROSS: 4 Vallance, 5 Burtons, 7 Robinson, 8 Pearce, 9 Waterfields, 10 Reed DOWN: 1 Walthams, 2 Hall, 3 Knight, 5 Bingley, 6 Smalley

Pop over to our website to see more about the Sutton Heritage Society on www.suttonheritagesociety.co.uk.

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OTHER SERVICES

Other Services LEE ANDERSON MP Lee.anderson.MP@parliament.uk 01623 550604

My name is Lee Anderson and I am your Member of Parliament. At the heart of everything I do in Westminster is Ashfield – contributions of mine in the House have reflected that, and I will continue to push for the constituency to receive the attention it needs.

In Parliament I keep local issues at the heart of my work, prioritising a range of issues including: improving our high streets, increasing local mental health and social care provision and modernising infrastructure.

I am extremely proud to represent the area I was born and bred in, it is a great honour to be elected as your MP and I will continue to serve all constituents no matter how they voted.

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Book Review

If you’re looking for a book full of heart and hope in these strange times, then The Offing by Benjamin Myers may be the one for you.

It’s a lovely generous story, set just after the second world war and telling how a 16-year-old lad, son of a miner, sets out to experience a different world to the awful one they’ve all just lived through.

He walks slowly through the countryside towards the coast, longing to see the sea and swim, sleeping in barns and sheds or making a tent out of the sheet he’s brought, eating gifted food and windfalls.

Then near one bay he follows a lane to its end and meets Dulcie, an eccentric old woman who lives alone in her secluded cottage. Dulcie of the nettle tea and gin cocktails. A clever, brave intelligent and big hearted woman from a different world in just about every way possible, Dulcie shows him immense kindness and friendship. And she offers this awkward boy a glimpse into how his life might change.

He camps on her land then later in an old hut nearby which bit by bit over the next few months he repairs for her. Then her story also starts to emerge and it’s quite different to what the reader might think.

It’s a book to read slowly. You can feel the sun and the sea of that perfect English summer and the delight of being able to swim in the freezing sea. Myers is always brilliant at describing landscape, but he makes you also long for the food Dulcie cooks and the simple casual life they lead.

It’s also full of surprises and quite uplifting without being sentimental. Maybe just what we need.

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Are you a furloughed employee and worried you will be made redundant?

Q: I’ve been on furlough during the lockdown and my employer is now telling me they are making me redundant. Can they legally do that?

A: In theory yes.

Q: What is the redundancy process they have to follow?

A: Your employer has an obligation to meaningfully consult with you so you can expect to have at least one meeting depending on the circumstances to discuss the changes that they are planning and the reason why you are at risk of redundancy. At that meeting you will be able to ask how your employer will select people for redundancy and whether there are any ways that redundancies can be avoided – if you can think of any then you should raise this!

One of the best ways of protecting yourself in the redundancy process is to participate in it, don’t just sit on the side-line and listen.

At the end of the consultation process your employer will consider what has been discussed and notify you of their decision. You do have a right to appeal against their decision.

(N.B The process will be different if your employer is making more than 20 redundancies within a 90 day period).

Q: How much redundancy money will I be owed?

A: This depends on how old you are, how long you have worked for your employer and your basic earnings before tax. You will need to be an employee and have worked continuously for your employer for at least 2 years to be entitled to a redundancy payment. You may also be entitled to more than the Statutory amount if your contracts offers an enhanced redundancy package.

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Q: How quickly will I get my redundancy payment?

A: There is no fixed period of time – usually it will be agreed between Employee and Employer but arguably should be on the date of the final salary payment.

Q: If I don’t think they are following the rules who do I go to for help?

A: You can contact a Solicitor, or ACAS for advice. If you are made redundant, you have a right of appeal, and if that is not upheld then you could make a claim in the Employment Tribunal.

But remember, the most effective advice you can take, to protect your job, is to engage in the process right at the start of the process - as opposed to when the decision has been made. Knowing how to play the system to protect you can often make a huge difference in whether you get selected for redundancy in the first place.

Hopkins Solicitors offer a thorough redundancy consultation appointment for a fixed fee of £220+VAT to ensure you understand your rights in what can be a difficult and upsetting process. This consultation can take place over the phone and you will be provided with a written advice letter confirming what was discussed. If you would like to enquire about making an appointment, please ring us on 01623 468468.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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LEGAL ADVICE:

A fitting tribute to your loved one Bereavement is a difficult process to go through.

At Mansfield Crematorium our dedicated team can provide you with the guidance and support you need when a loved one dies. We continually work hard to maintain a dignified and respectful atmosphere with surroundings that reflect our reputation for care and quality in all that we do.

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Large Gardens of Remembrance

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Options of extended service times

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Newstead Chapel – seating 60 mourners plus additional standing room

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Range of service prices and options

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Thoresby Chapel – seating 150 mourners plus additional standing room

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Saturday morning office & service availability

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Tuesday & Thursday evening - later opening until 6pm

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Floral Hall

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Grounds & building open 365 days a year Friendly staff – always willing to help & advise

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Service chapels can also be used for memorial services or services before burial/cremation elsewhere.

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Getting Back Out There Post lockdown outings to local historic places Bit by bit our countryside is starting to open up again and while a visit to a historic house or a castle with a bite to eat might not be on the cards yet, organisations such as the National Trust and English Heritage are doing their bit by opening outdoor spaces and sites where possible along with some of their parks and gardens.

Most coast and countryside parks are already open. Houses and castles are largely shut for now, but increasingly their grounds are being opened although advanced booking is needed for getting into them.

But announcements of which places are open are being reviewed constantly so it’s worth checking websites to see if your favourite is on the list.

Local gardens, pleasure grounds and parklands attached to properties which are currently open (advanced booking needed) include Hardwick Hall, Calke Abbey and Clumber Park and they’ve all got lots of space for walking around, although there may be

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some changes to normal routes so that social distancing can be maintained. Toilets will be open and dogs on leads are welcome, though shops and cafes are not yet open.

These are all National Trust sites, but English Heritage is re-opening the first of theirs this month with a significant further number reopening in early July. English Heritage hope to have all sites open again by August.

In all cases visitor numbers are currently being restricted to help keep everyone safe and visitors won’t be able to get in unless they have pre-booked.

To find latest information on what’s open, whether it’s coast or countryside or parks and gardens - and to book visits to parks and gardens and Heritage sites - see the website for individual properties. Or go to their organisations main sites at: National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ or English Heritage https://www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

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KIDS & FAMILIES

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The Walk begins at Vicar Waters Country Park, which is near Clipstone. The walk makes good use of the country park and Vicar Water Lake before venturing into Sherwood Forest for some, often welcome, shade during the summer months before heading back across country and back to the park.

7 mile circular walk from Vicar Waters Country Park, near Clipstone.

A longer walk for you and your dog, which should take around 2½-3 hours to complete. Although it’s most on paths and tracks there is a range of terrain, which can be muddy and uneven, so make sure you wear appropriate footwear. There are also a couple of sections of road, so please take plenty of care and, as always, follow the countryside code.

Start: Vicar Waters Country Park, Mansfield Road, Clipstone, Notts. NG21 9AA. 1.

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From the car park head towards the lake and then turn right, along a footpath keeping the lake on your left.

After some distance pass by a metal gate eventually the footpath turns into a lane.

Pass’ Bridleways Guest House’ on your right. Shortly after, pass ‘Willow Barn’ on your left. After passing the barn turn left along a lane and signposted bridleway.

After some distance and just prior to the lane narrowing into a footpath, bear left and continue along a lane going gently uphill. After a short distance turn left and

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Continue straight along this path and after a short distance you will begin to descend more sharply. At the bottom of the hill cross over a stile and then turn immediately left along a footpath.

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Continue along this footpath keeping a lake on your right. Continue until crossing over a wooden footbridge and then turn right to continue along a single track tarmac road keeping the lake on your right.

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Vintage Rambles a with raf lake

A lot of people have said to me that they’re desperate to get out a go walking now that they have a bit more freedom. So, we’re back with another classic from the Rafa’s Ramble archive. I’ve picked a bit of a longer walk so you can make a full day of it and enjoy the awesome views, perhaps with a nice picnic stop.

roads of lanes. Cross straight over and continue uphill.

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After walking for some distance you will come to another crossroads of lanes. At this point turn right and continue straight ahead, passing marker post 10 and for some distance until reaching yet another crossroads of lanes.

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Turn right again and continue for some distance until reaching a T junction of lanes just prior to a wooden gate. Turn right and continue for some distance until the lane begins to bend around to the right.

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After a very short distance and at another crossroads of lanes with a number ‘6’ marker post on your right, turn left and head downhill along a lane. Continue until reaching the bottom of the hill, pass by a metal gate and pass under a bridge.

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Continue along the edge of the lake until reaching a car park. Staying with the edge of the lake pass through the car park and then over a small wooden footbridge.

Immediately after the footbridge, ignore the path on the left and bear right staying with the edge of the lake.

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After a short distance at a second fork in the path, bear left along a path moving away from the lake. After a short distance follow the main path through a ‘S’ bend passing some picnic tables on your left Continue along this path for some distance keeping a wooden fence on your left.

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When the fence on your left ends, turn left off the main path onto a footpath. After a short distance and a sharp descent you will cross over a road bridge.

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After the bridge continue along the path up a short sharp incline and when this path meets another bear left until this path meets with a lane. Bear left again and continue downhill to pass under a bridge.

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After passing under the bridge and after a very short distance at a fork in the path bear right and continue uphill. A little further on, and at another fork in the path, bear left and cross over a brick built bridge.

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Immediately after the bridge pass by a metal gate. After, continue straight along a lane to pass by a ‘Sherwood Pines’ sign on your left and a number ‘8’ sign on your right. The lane climbs gently uphill. Upon reaching a fork in the lane bear right and now begin to climb more steeply. After a short distance you will come to a cross

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Continue straight ahead, climbing gently uphill, and ignoring all other paths to the left and right. After some distance you will pass through a metal width restrictor. Immediately after the restrictor turn left to continue along a footpath.

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Continue along this path for some distance, passing under a canopy of trees. After emerging from the trees follow the path around to the right. Continue to pass some telegraph poles on your right.

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Upon reaching a fork in the path bear right and pass immediately underneath a bridge. Eventually the path turns into a lane.

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Continue straight until reaching a T junction of lanes.

Turn right along a signposted bridleway and after a short distance pass by ‘Bridleways Guest House’ on your left. Continue straight along this path until reaching the start /finish point and car park.

cross over a stile to continue on a gentle climb along a footpath. Continue along the path for some distance until reaching a stile.

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Cross over the stile and then keep right staying on the main path. Continue along the main path ignoring all other paths to the left and right for some distance, and then pass by an information board and view point on your left.

From this point you will begin to descend twisting and winding as you go. Continue until crossing over a stile and then, after a very short distance, at a marker post on your right, bear to the right along a footpath.

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

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Part of the argument for ‘rewilding’ is the need to reinstate broken ecological systems and especially what we call ‘trophic levels’.

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Amongst the carnivorous mammals the otter is back, and so is the polecat, and in fact, the pine marten never went away – we have a small relict population. So in that case, we really need to better conserve what we have than reintroduce the species. Sometimes, as was the situation with red kites in mid-Wales for Sky Dancing example, some fresh blood may need

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