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From the Editor Hi Readers, Here we are, three quarters of the way through the year….I’m not even going to tell you how many days until the dreaded ‘C’ word, but it isn’t many and I have no doubt it’ll be upon us before long!!

Every year, I have a plan! It starts around now and it involves me getting organised by purchasing some gifts for our loved ones…..and this is where the plan ends until around the 18th December!!

I mean, it’s the same time every year! I don’t know what I’m surprised but yet I am doomed to repeat the same mistake like some kind of merry ground hog day! I suppose the only exception was last year as we knew we weren’t going to see some of the family, so what happened there was a ridiculously elongated gift obtaining session!

It started around the 18th as usual (remember covid was initially planning to take a Christmas week hiatus!) and then sort of rolled into a cycle of sporadic gift buying – forgot what we bought them – bought more gifts – hunt down Christmas paper – wrapped gifts – can’t remember what they are – buy more presents…until we saw the family in June! Anyway, this year is going to be different!! Honest!!

Perhaps our front covers will help this month with the stress of it! In honour of International doodle day, we’ve changed the material of our front covers so that you can whip out your felt tip pens/crayons/paints and join in the fun. Laura has written a cracking article on this, see page 13 for details and keep your eyes peeled on our social media where we will be posting some of our

attempts and please feel free to share yours!

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Lyndsey Allen, 35, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer during the first lockdown, after living with months of agonising stomach pain.

“Nobody wanted to listen,” she explains about how she tried to explain to doctors over the phone that the pain was “just terrible”. She was mistakenly diagnosed her as having Irritable bowel syndrome, then gall stones, before the agonising pain compelled her to take herself to hospital. A scan revealed that Lyndsey had 18 cm tumours in her abdomen and neck. She began chemotherapy almost immediately.

“I was in a such a weak state at this stage,” she says. “I fell ill with sepsis and almost died. The hardest part was having to battle this alone as my family weren’t able to visit me in hospital. But I was determined to keep going.”

“I was very down to begin with,” she explains. “But I figured, I just had to get on with life. And the NHS staff who’ve been supporting me have been incredible.”

Lyndsey has found the help she’s received at John Eastwood Hospice has helped keep her strong. She is taking part in a drugs trial for fatigue and is also given complementary therapy.

Lyndsey says she’s always embraced the conviction of ‘Do what you want to do,’ and has never allowed fear to stop her from following her dreams. It was this attitude which made her decide to do a skydive to celebrate her thirty fifth birthday.

“I’m of the opinion that we need to give back to people who’ve given to us,” she adds. “So seeing how much money has been raised so far for the charities we care about – John Eastwood Hospice and MacMillan Cancer Support - is great.”

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C.A.K.E are back with more tasty community events What’s been happening?

Covid-19 may have put pay to a range of community events in the last 18 months but C.A.K.E haven’t wasted any time getting back to doing what they do best, hosting local events to bring the community together.

August saw two big events planned including the VE/VJ Party and the Party In The Park. The VE/VJ Party offered a chance to step back in time to the 1940’s as part of a street party styled event. Afternoon Tea was served and there was music from the Bluebirds and Rock and Roll DJ Paul Squires. The Party In The Park offered a family fun day in Kingsway Park with live music, rides and attractions, vintage vehicles, trade and food stands and, of course, the dog show.

What’s coming up in the future?

C.A.K.E will keep working hard to put on new events in the future.

On 30th October the Bandfest event is planned, featuring an array of bands from the local area. The Kids Chistmas Party will hopefully be able to go ahead this year, with details to be confirmed.

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The best place to find out what C.A.K.E have coming up is their facebook page, where they promote all their events and post lots of nice pictures and videos from previous events.

Want to know more?

C.A.K.E stands for Community for Action and Kirkby Events. It was set up on Facebook as a group to organise exciting events in Kirkby-in-Ashfield following a conversation about how ‘nothing really happens in Kirkby’.

C.A.K.E are run by a willing band of volunteers. If you want to get involved the easiest way is to join the Facebook group and send C.A.K.E a message. There are lots of opportunities from volunteering with one of the events to fundraising and organising behind the scenes. They are a fantastic, friendly group who really deserve your support.

Search C.A.K.E Community for Action and Kirkby Events on Facebook for the group page which has lot’s more information.

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National Doodle Day - 3rd September It seems it’s true, there is in fact a day for everything…even doodling, because Friday 3rd September is National Doodle Day - who knew?

There is a serious side to National Doodle Day, it was initially dreamt up in 2004 as a way to raise funds and awareness for epilepsy support and research in the UK. Celebrities were encouraged to create a doodle and add their signature with the resulting, ahem, ‘artwork’ sold off via eBay. Do you doodle - now that’s not a question you get asked every day is it? The theory goes that because we tend to doodle almost without knowing we’re doing it, our innermost feelings or demons can be revealed as we let go of consciously thinking and just let the pen or pencil do its thing. You may start of just scribbling on the notepad in front of you whilst you’re on hold to the council / telecom provider / bank (or whatever) only to see a monster with goggly eyes appearing in front of you (this is especially prevalent when waiting in an interminable queue to speak to anyone who says you owe them money!).

There are apparently translatable patterns to our scribbles: many of us will doodle hearts, stars, moons, flowers, squares, circles (and other shapes) and these tend to be connected with our basic need for love and security (apparently).

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are probably a very down to earth and practical person with an eye to the material things in life.

The pressure of the pen on the paper can also be an indication of someone’s state of mind at the time they made their doodle. Have you ever noticed that when you are feeling irritated or angry you press harder, almost as if you want to rip the paper? I know I have. Feathery light hesitant marks on the other hand can denote uncertainty, even a reluctance to make or take a decision.

The next time you are sitting absentmindedly doodling, see if any of what I’ve just written fits your scribblings. Take note of your state of mind, were you happy, annoyed, feeling sad? Do your doodles reflect this? Or are they just random markings on the paper made to pass the time?

To find out how to buy the doodles being created this year by celebrities ranging from cricket legend Dickie Bird to Maureen Lipman and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, you’ll need to visit https://www.epilepsy. org.uk/doodle-day. Who knows, you could end up with a rather unique piece of art for your wall, whilst at the same time helping support epilepsy research in the UK. These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved to the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.

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BUDDLEIA HOUSE CARE HOME RATED GOOD & OUTSTANDING BY CQC meaningful activities to promote independence and to give purpose to their day. It was also noted for how residents were treated with respect and dignity, supporting them with The home in Hucknall was individualised interests, by rated ‘Good’ in four areas with staff who were skilled and one area rated ‘Outstanding’ took the time to get to rating it 'Good' overall. Safe, know the residents really caring, responsive and well-led well. were all named ‘Good’ in the report and CQC said: "People were ‘effective’ was classed supported to achieve as ‘Outstanding’. excellent outcomes

Buddleia House care home, part of the Milford Care group, has received an exceptional report following an inspection

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The care home, which opened in April 2019, was praised by CQC, reporting the strong emphasis on promoting the importance of independence encouraged by the design of the home, people were supported to take part in

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People's needs were holistically assessed and continually monitored to achieve the best outcomes."

Home Manager of Buddleia House, Lorraine Poundall, said “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of our CQC inspection, especially receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating for the area of ‘Effective’. This has made us even more proud of our home and our brilliant team who provide a fantastic level of care to all within the home.”

She continued: “The facilities at Buddleia House are exceptional but it’s the attitude and care of the staff which gets the most comments. We’re very lucky.”

Buddleia House is renowned for having a unique environment which invites residents to enjoy a pint at the pub, game of bowls, pot plants in the greenhouse, feed the chickens or tuck into treats from the sweet shop.

Milford Care have six care homes across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, two of which are rated ‘Outstanding’ from CQC. They specialise in nursing care, palliative care, dementia care, respite and day care and residential stays.

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Peach Co-Living offers next level, luxury communal living enabling you to live your best life A new concept in co-living; one that brings like-minded people together in a stylish, luxury property has been launched in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Richard Purseglove, Director of Purseglove Property Management who helped develop the luxury co-living concept alongside Peach Co-Living, said: “Harken House offers next level communal living. The property combines luxury with a space to make new

friends and build relationships. It’s ideal for single empty nesters, relocators and early retirees.”

With an emphasis on ‘living your best life’, living in Harken House means all household bills and chores in the communal area are taken care of in a single monthly fee.

You can even choose to have your room cleaned and bed linen laundered and changed weekly.

Introducing Harken House The stunning Harken House, which is located on Kirkby Road in Sutton in Ashfield, is the first Peach Co-Living property.

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NEW LUXURY CO-LIVING CONCEPT LAUNCHED IN SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD Luxury boutique hotel-style bedrooms

Luxury wallpaper, paint and furnishings give each bedroom a boutique hotel feel.

Each individually designed en suite bedroom boasts a double bed with a sumptuous Nectar mattress and pillows that are designed to aid a restful night’s sleep. However, rest assured that the waterfall shower in the en suite will deliver a morning wake-up!

The bedrooms all have high quality carpets and vinyls, as well as USB sockets, television points, desks, clever storage solutions and wardrobes.

The cosy snug offers a stylish retreat in Harken House

From the large to the small, there are thoughtful interior design touches throughout Harken House

Intelligent interior design The communal areas within Harken House provide excellent spaces for socialising as well as cosy corners to relax in.

The snug, with its plush velvet sofa, TV and soft lighting is ideal to retreat to with a glass of wine or a freshly made latte.

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The spacious and stylish kitchen and dining area

The spacious, open plan kitchen and dining area provides seating for eight around the contemporary able and there’s also additional seating at an island area.

A living wall of plants and bi-fold doors in the dining kitchen bring the outdoors in while you eat. Or you can head out onto the paved and secluded courtyard and enjoy alfresco dining and drinking.

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Over the next two editions we’re excited to share an interview with Jacob Whittle, the 16 year old swimmer from Alfreton who became the youngest swimmer ever to make the British Olympic team. This month we look at how he began his swimming career.

Did you always love the water?

Yes I did - my mum first took me to a mother and toddler session when I was maybe 1 year old and we went together every week. As soon as I was old enough my parents signed me up in a learn to swim programme - they aren’t swimmers but wanted me to learn to swim and not to be afraid of the water.

How old were you when you first learned to swim?

I was 3 years old, possibly younger, I just transitioned from the mother and toddler water rhymes sessions where me and my mum were in the water together singing nursery rhymes. I went every week to learn to swim sessions on a Saturday at Water Meadows, Mansfield.

When did you realise you had the ability to swim competitively?

I joined Ripley Amateur Swimming Club & Life-Saving (RASCALS) when I was 8 or 9, but I was 10 before I attended my first swimming competition. Derbyshire County Championships was my first major competition, and I didn’t make a final but the following year at the same competition I pretty much won every event I swam. At that age I was swimming all strokes and distances. I competed at the Regional Championships (East Midlands) and came away with a handful of gold medals, and I was given the opportunity to supplement my training at RASCALS by joining Dervenio Excel on a part time basis, moving to full time 6 months later as part of their national squad. From the age of 12 I was selected each year to be part of the talent programmes for Swim England. In 2019 at the age of 14, I qualified for the British Swimming Championships and whilst there I swam a huge lifetime best breaking the British record for aged 14 in 100m Freestyle. As a result of this competition I was selected for the European Junior Championships and European Youth Olympic Festival. Later that year I was selected onto British Swimming’s Podium Potential Programme.

How many hours a day do you train?

Usually it is 4hrs per day in the pool and then I also do gym and circuit sessions a few times a week too.

Do you eat a special diet?

No, but I eat a balanced healthy diet, with lots of greens, lots of food rich in iron, fish, chicken, plenty of carbs, lots of fruit, milk and I also drink lots of water. At the end of the day I am a teenager and my parents have always allowed me to eat like a teenager in moderation, which means I will have treats sometimes!

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Shipley Park might just be Rafa’s favourite place in the world. So he was delighted when David Robinson, who walks here often, offered to write up this fabulous walk for the magazine. Thank you David!

The park is lovely, with a great variety of scenery, sights and countryside and this walk takes you on a well thought out route. Rafa loved the walk, as did Flake, and they gave it a big ‘paws up’!

3 mile walk around Shipley Country Park

An easy walk for you and your dog. It shouldn’t take any more than 1 1/2 hours, but there are pleasant stops along the way. Most of the route is hard a track, but a good pair of walking boots are recommended.

Start: Village Lane,The Field near Shipley Country Park, DE75 7JH gate to walk uphill. As you level off, you pass through another barrier gate with a splendid Mock Tudor Mansion on your right. As you descend down the slope there are nice views to your left.

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Take the A6007 out of Heanor along the Ilkeston Road. As you drive out of Marlpool you come to the Shipley Garden Centre.

Only thirty yards after, turn right onto a country lane which takes you into The Field Village.

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Park anywhere along the lane, avoiding blocking any driveway. It’s best during the week as weekends can be busy. Walk about 100 yards past the old red telephone box, then turn right onto a tarmac path.

Walk another 200 yards until you come to a bridge with Osbornes Pond on your left. Take the wooden walkway to your left down to the pond’s edge. Walk to the road and turn right.

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Carry on up the road and before you get to Derby Lodge, turn right onto Bell Lane.

Walk down the lane ignoring any paths to your right. Eventually, after 300 yards, after 7. a 30 sign, turn left onto a clear gravel track with a wooden gate. Keep ahead and the path descends with a wooden gate right into a woodland glade.

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When you walk out of the wooded area, keep on the track ignoring the narrower path on your right. Soon you will see Mapperley Reservoir on your right. A few yards later, there’s a wide expanse of greenery where you can relax for a while on the many benches and tables available.

You can also look at the reservoir by its bankside.

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You now come to Derby Lodge again.

Here is a café with seated area and toilets.

Do remember, however they are closed in winter and late autumn. Immediately, turn right after the lodge and gently rise uphill.

After a few yards, you can if you wish, take the right driveway, and visit the site of The Old Shipley Hall. Here there are plaques which tell you of the Miller Mundy Family who lived there from the 1800’s. Also admire the water tower to your right which is now residential. There’s ample space to relax here and take in the tranquillity of the area.

Come back onto the track and turn right.

After 150 yards they split. Take the left path to walk through the gate and descend down a wooded glade. As you drop down, on your right was the site of the American Adventure Theme Park. It will soon be a new housing estate.

Again, you enter a wooded area and pass through a gate. The left driveway takes you to the picturesque Shipley Cricket Club and is well worth a five-minute visit.

Come back and carry on left uphill and back into the village to your car.

If you do take a break, come back to the track, and carry on right. At the end, turn left and immediately through a barrier 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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