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Hi, Anyone who knows me, is well versed in the fact that I have no concept of time! I rarely get anywhere on time….I don’t do it on purpose, it’s just always been there.

I remember being pulled up on it at secondary school. I was only about 13 and my form tutor – Dr Parry for those who may remember him – had been flagging it up to me and I mostly just brushed it off as it was only a few minutes but the minutes grew to 5mins and then 10mins. On this particular day when I was 10mins late, he asked me why I had such a problem with time, do I not have any clocks in my house and why I was late today? I quite confidently said “Sorry Dr Parry, it’s because all the clocks in my house have stopped!”. He just burst out laughing and told me to sit down.

Anyway, there were many, many experiences like this throughout school and Uni (although at Uni you don’t get in trouble – you just have to do the “Excuse me, pardon me” embarrassment as you walk past people trying to get to the only seat left in the middle of a packed theatre whilst the tutor is lecturing!). As I find myself wondering what day it is and what part of the magazine cycle I am during this coronavirus business, boy, do I wish I was a better time keeper – it really would help me out no end!

On another note, thanks for all the people that have taken the time to pass on lovely feedback about the mags – readers and advertisers alike! It has been hard work and words of encouragement are very much welcomed during these difficult times. I really should write a ‘grumblers list’….it would seriously entertain

many of you with a sense of humour and would never think of writing/phoning in such ‘concerns’!

We are working pretty hard to make the magazines even more readable and as such, if you have a local hero that you wish to shout about (we love those calls!!) or if you want to send in some articles about your community group, historical group or even recommend an advertiser, please get in contact, we really appreciate the feedback and contributions and we’re all pretty friendly and love hearing from you.

In other news, I’m off to get my eyes tested in the coming weeks – it’s only 200 miles away, so it should be fine! Big thanks to Mandy at Travel Counsellors for sorting that – I won’t lie, I’m nervous about going anywhere as I’m sure you all are too but I need a break. Plus, I know if anything happens, Travel Counsellors sort it….Martin Lewis even said so!

See you next time,

Emily x PS: Don’t forget to mention the ‘Voice’ when you use any of the companies in this magazine

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From the Editor

The Old Sutton Baths Opened in 1926 by Mrs J. Strachan, wife of the manager at Sutton Colliery.

Sutton Baths were funded by the Miners Welfare Scheme, where an extra 1d on a tonne of coal was put aside for facilities to help locally. At that time, miners had no bathrooms to use after work. Their way to bathe was to take a tin bath (usually hung up outside the home) carry it inside and fill it with water usually in front of the fire.

The Baths later had a wooden removable floor installed, which fitted over the bath so dances, bands, wrestling matches etc could take place, Initially the baths were closed in the winter months which made it an ideal time for other recreation .The building was closed in 2008.

Although the building was demolished, it was rebuilt as flats using some of the same stones which were removed from the original building, so the appearance remains very similar to the original building.

Photos of Sutton Baths are available at Inspire Picture Archive www.inspireculture.org.uk/heritage/ inspire-picture-archive/ Many thanks to Marg Thorne from the Sutton Heritage Society for providing the pictures and information contained in this piece.

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One of the very few good things to come out of lockdown has been the way people have had time to appreciate the things around them, whether it’s watching birds out of the window or enjoying images on social media of sheep and deer wandering along roads and pavements while there’s been no traffic.

The record numbers of people watching Springwatch on TV also show how much people have got pleasure from seeing nature just getting on with life even in the most difficult of times.

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No Fault Divorce

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On the 25th of June 2020 a bill introducing “no fault” divorces in England and Wales received Royal Assent and was previously passed by an overwhelming 231 votes to 16 in the House of Commons. What is going to change and why.

Q: How old is the current Divorce Law? A: The current divorce law was made in 1973 under the Matrimonial Causes Act. Yes, nearly 50 years ago!

Q: Isn’t it about time for the Divorce Law to be updated?

A: It most certainly is. The law can develop and very slowly too!

Q: What in Divorce Law is going to change?

A: Currently you can get a divorce if your marriage has “irretrievably broken down” supported by 5 facts, as they are known, of adultery, unreasonable behaviour, two- or fiveyears separation and desertion. Therefore, to get a divorce sooner rather than wait for 2 years or more, you must blame your spouse even if you don’t want to.

The new law will remove “the facts” leaving the only ground for a divorce being that your marriage has “irretrievably broken down.”

So, the element of blame is being removed.

Q: Will this reduce arguments during a Divorce?

A: It will. As solicitors we always try and help clients to reach a solution at the end of their marriage by agreement. By forcing a wife or a husband to start a divorce by blaming the other does not promote and conciliatory and/or constructive approach in achieving that aim. It can create ill feeling and the wellbeing of not just the parties but can impact on the wellbeing of any children too.

Q: So, what is the new 6th box we can tick on the Divorce Petition as the reason or grounds for the divorce?

A: Either the wife or the husband, or both unlike now, will be able to apply for a divorce on the sole basis of their marriage having “irretrievably broken down.”

be less likely to argue then your solicitor or mediation fees are likely to be lower in the long run.

Q: What about the arrangements for children or a financial settlement?

A:Remember that divorce usually contains three completely separate processes. The petition for the divorce which legally dissolves the marriage. The financial order, which legally distributes the couple’s assets. The children arrangement order, which legally decides where children will reside, visitation, etc…

Most couples are able to agree the arrangements for their children. By removing who is to blame for the divorce this should make any disagreements easier to resolve.

What usually takes the time and money is sorting out a financial settlement. I cannot see the divorce law change having any significant impact on this. However, by removing blame I would hope this will help couples negotiate and communicate more and in a better way to reach an amicable settlement.

Q: Can I still start a divorce now if I want to?

A: Yes, of course. But the current law still stands so you will have to choose from one of the 5 reasons for the grounds of the divorce. I think it may be a few months before the new law will be implemented. Considering there is a very large backlog of divorce cases due the Covid-19 lockdown, if you want to start a divorce now there is nothing to stop you, and you can always stop the divorce at any point up until the Decree Absolute is issued.

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Vintage Rambles a with raf lake and F

Now that we are able to get back out there and enjoy the countryside we thought we would bring you one of our favourite walks. Rafa and Flake are a vital part of the Voice.

As well as helping us keep fit by taking us out and about, they also keep us all entertained in the office most days.

Hopefully we will be able to bring you some more of our adventures in the future.

The walk starts in the National Trust car park check out www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/car-parkstatus to make sure the car parks are staying open. From the car park the walk takes you out along Baslow Edge, past the Eagle Rock before descending into Baslow village. You then walk along the river Derwent before edging Calver and then up through Curbar and climbing back up to Curbar Edge.

5-mile circular walk from Curbar Edge Car park A mid-distance walk which should take you and your dog around 2 hours to complete. The walk is mostly on trails and paths but there are a few short stretches of road so please take care. There may be some uneven and muddy terrain, so please wear appropriate footwear and as always, please follow the countryside code.

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short distance the path splits in two. Keep to the left staying close to the stone wall on your left.

When the wall ends continue straight ahead for some distance and pass by a large rock (Eagle Rock) on your left.

Standing in the car park facing the road, follow a

footpath out of the far right-hand corner of the car park, signposted for ‘Baslow Edge’. Cross straight over the road and continue along a farm track going uphill running parallel with the road.

Pass by a large metal gate on your left and continue with a stone wall on your left. After a very short distance pass through a wooden gate.

Continue along a footpath with open views on your right and a stone wall on your left. After a

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Continue straight ahead for some distance until reaching a small marker post with blue arrows on your left. You will have open views directly in front of you and at this point follow the path to the right, going downhill. After some distance pass through a wooden gate and then continue along a lane going downhill with a stone wall on both sides.

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Continue along the lane for quite some distance to pass by ‘Ladywell Farm’ on your right. Immediately after the farm follow the lane sharp around to the right and then after a short distance follow the lane around to the left. Continue downhill along the lane until it turns into a road and you begin to pass houses on both sides.

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Continue until reaching a road junction and pass a red letter-box on your right. Continue ahead along the road passing the ‘Village Store’ on your right, then passing a school on your left, eventually reaching a mini island on a main road.

Turn right along the main road and pass a church on your left. Immediately after the church turn left and cross over a river bridge.

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After crossing the bridge, turn right along a road keeping the river on your right. Continue along the road for some distance, passing all of the houses on your left and then continue into a no limits speed restriction zone. The road narrows and then begins to bend to the left. As the road bends to the left turn right to pass through a gate into a field along a signposted footpath.

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Pass by a marker post in the middle of the field and through a gap in a stone wall. Continue ahead to pass close by a telegraph pole and then continue with a stone wall on your right. A little further on pass through a wooden gate and continue with the stone wall on your right.

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Continue ahead until passing through a gap and then continue with the stone wall on your right.

When the stone wall ends continue with a river on your right. After some distance pass through a gap and then immediately through a wooden gate to continue with the river on your right.

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Further on pass through another gap into a field and continue with the river on your right. At the far side of the field pass through a wooden gate, cross a river bridge and then continue along a footpath with the river on your right and houses on your left. Continue straight ahead, pass underneath a road bridge and then continue until reaching a road.

10. Cross the road and take the path to turn right and cross over a river bridge. After a short distance ignore the sharp turning left for ‘Dukes Drive’ and take the road on the left, going uphill called ‘Curbar Lane’. Continue for some distance going steep uphill and cross a crossroads with a red telephone box on your right to continue straight

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ahead going uphill.

11. Continue for some distance until you have passed by all the houses.

Eventually the road begins to bend to the left at this point continue straight ahead through a gap in a wall into a field along a signposted footpath. Continue steep uphill with a stone wall on your right. At the far side of the field, pass through a gap and then through a wooden gate to continue uphill.

12. After a short distance pass through a gap in a wall and then continue uphill until reaching some steps directly in front of you. Climb up the steps, pass through a gap and continue straight ahead. After some distance you will pass through a gap in a wall and onto a road. Turn immediately right just prior to reaching the road and continue going uphill on a footpath running parallel to the road. Continue to the top of the hill and the car park on your left.

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

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Local Super Heroes Mr Richard Waples This month’s local hero is Richard Waples, who has been nominated for his awe inspiring efforts during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, in particular for his help at Blackwell Primary School.

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Summertime Blues Across the Peak District Summer is the key time for butterflies and moths, although the latter are in the grips of a major crisis with numbers plummeting in recent decades. With Common warmer weather some Blue Butterfly formerly rare species are now turning up in the Peak but overall numbers are well down.

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