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From the Editor Dear Readers, So, in the interests of my own sanity (and I suspect yours as well), I am going to completely ignore the ‘elephant in the room’ pertaining to Rome burning around us and not mention anything! Please don’t take that as ignorance - I think we all just need to take the light reliefs where we can currently!!! Here at Voice Magazines, we’ve been on a bit of a roadshow!! When I started this magazine 12yrs ago now, it was all about shopping local and supporting the small local businesses, who very often have far more outgoings than incomings financially speaking, especially in the early days! These businesses don’t have huge budgets, so we wanted to give them a ‘Voice’ to get their message out. The real threat of losing the high street altogether is more real today than at any other time and whilst some people may see no issue with that, it is a life line for so many people in so many ways from employment to accessibility (not everyone has the internet or the ability to use it) to company (it might be the only people that someone sees that day) to what happens to the properties and much, much more. Personally speaking, I love browsing a high street and finding little hidden gems or impulsive items that you think ‘Ooooo, Caron would love that!’, you can’t do that on the internet! Apart from all of that, it is local business that keeps local communities and small areas going. The better our high streets, the more the money flows around your area to support the local sports team or donate to the local charity for example. So, let’s all pull together this year and try and support our high streets – it’s fair to say that they’ve had

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a rough run over the last few years and now is the time for the community to support them! Bezos doesn’t need to be any richer but the local shopkeepers need to survive this difficult time, so please turn to our high street feature and join the ‘shop local’ revolution. In other news, as we were out and about this month, you can also read all about our foot scan experience at another grassroots, small, Derbyshire based business who do fantastically on the global footwear platform - Rockfall. I may have mentioned earlier this year about a small plantar injury! Anyway, my crikey, that footscanner machine was amazing, I could see where my arch has fallen, and the physio kept saying about getting a supportive insole but I thought she was probably just being overly cautious! Having tried it, insoles are the future!! Only issue is, I need to make sure that they can be inserted into my *small* shoe collection!! #fingerscrossed See you next month when who knows what alternative reality we will be in then? Perhaps Santa will start wearing blue!!! Happy Reading,

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Tree Huggers Anonymous As a bona-fide member, or should I say the founder, of T.H.A. (OK, I made it up!) I was really pleased to be asked to contribute an article about National Tree Week which this year runs from 27th November to 5th December. In a nutshell (acorn cup if you prefer) we NEED trees.

Trees nurture and sustain us and the planet we call home in so many ways. From the very air we breathe, to the houses we live in, the furniture we use, and even (some of) the plastic necessary for 21st Century life - trees are essential to our existence. Without woodlands and forests, land loses integrity and stability. Erosion by wind and water is more extreme without trees acting as wind blocks, and their roots soaking up rainfall. Just look at what happens when forests are cleared in places like the Amazon - biodiversity drops, the soil dries out, there is less rainfall (the Amazon rainforest actually create their own rainfall - did you know that?) and the result is often wildfires. Trees also soak up carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and when present in towns and cities it has been estimated that they can reduce urban temperatures by up to 7°C. So, not only do trees slow global warming by capturing and containing CO², they also help keep our cities cooler in the summer as they lose moisture and their leaves reflect heat (from tarmac and concrete) upwards and away from the ground. It’s not only we humans that benefit from trees, one mature oak tree (my favourite species) can be home to as many as 500 different kinds of birds, insects, and small animals. Felling a great old oak will not just kill the tree itself, but will deprive hundreds of other living creatures of their home. Even trees that have died in situ continue to provide both habitats and food sources for other creatures.

I’m going to chuck in a bit of history now… William the Conqueror took ownership of many of the forests in England, granting hunting rights only to the select few. These woodlands were known as “the Royal Forests” and mere mortals, even land owners, were restricted in their use of forest lands so that the, ahem…”great and good” could “enjoy” a spot of hunting every so often! These rights were not overturned until The Forest Charter, 1217. Eight hundred years later, in 2017, a new Charter for Trees, Woods and People was launched with the following objectives: • Sustain landscapes rich in wildlife • Plant for the future • Celebrate the power of trees to inspire • Grow forests of opportunity and innovation • Protect irreplaceable trees and woods • Plan greener local landscapes • Recover health, hope and wellbeing with the help of trees • Make trees accessible to all • Combat the threats to our habitats • Strengthen our landscapes with trees

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Black Friday THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO SPEND YOUR MONEY! Black Friday, which is November 25th this year, is one of those American imports I question that we really need. Originally coined to mark the Friday after Thanksgiving when traditionally Americans would start their Christmas shopping. I delved into the history behind the phrase “Black Friday”, and discovered that the first reference in relation to Thanksgiving was in the early 50s when it related to workers calling in sick the day after the celebrations. Around the same time, the terms “Black Friday” and “Black Saturday” came to be used by the police in Philadelphi to describe the crowds and traffic congestion accompanying the start of the Christmas shopping season. It took a while for the phrase to gain traction, and it only really became a kind of sales vehicle when an alternative derivation of the meaning was suggested in the 80s. This was that retailers traditionally operated at a financial loss January to November and made their profit during the holiday season, beginning on the day after Thanksgiving. In pre computer accounting days it was usual to use red ink to show negative amounts and black to show positive. Black Friday, under this theory, is the beginning of the period when retailers would no longer be “in the red”. Many large retailers now try to con us Brits out of our hard earned money by promoting “Black Friday Offers”, and it can be quite tempting to spend cash on what look like great deals…but before you part with your dosh, just check to see if the saving is as great as it claims to be!

Even better, ignore the big retailers altogether during the festive shopping period. Instead concentrate on the high streets of our local towns and villages and spend your money with independent small shops, producers, and makers. They are owned and run by people like you and I who are aiming to make a living for themselves and their families. The money we spend in their shops will not go towards funding the pension of a multi-millionaire at the top of a large faceless corporation. If you’re not a fan of retail therapy and prefer online shopping, look on the likes of Etsy, Not on the High Street, and even Facebook and Instagram for small shops, creatives, and makers. Many local creators will only be selling online or at local craft fairs and events. We need to support the people in our local economies. We need to prioritise purchasing from independents, be that in a shop or online. Yes, a multinational may appear cheaper, and with the current state of many of our wallets that is appealing, but big corporations seldom help small towns and villages. Here’s a challenge for you…keep your pre festive spending in your local area. Buy sustainable products. Limit your purchase of plastic toys in favour of books. And if in doubt, buy a gift voucher from a local shop!

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All Around the Shire RECOLLECTIONS OF A SIMPLER TIME

One of the most personal items in our collection is a wooden clothes horse made by Paul’s grandad in the 1930’s. Until recently, it was held together by a stocking made by Brettles of Belper which unfortunately disintegrated and fell off. It is now held together with a piece of twine. This simple item of treasured family history is still used in our house today. Whenever we bring the clothes horse out to show people during our “All Around the Shire” sessions, many people remember it not just for drying laundry, but when placed on its side and covered with a blanket, as a child’s tent. It is generally agreed that you have not had a proper childhood until you have played in a clothes horse tent. Last week a 96 year old woman came up to me after our session and said that in Yorkshire, it was called a “Winter Hedge”. This was because for the rest of the year, clothes were dried on hedges outside and it was only in the winter that the “Winter Hedge” was used indoors.

When my parents were first married, mum would dry clothes on washing lines strung on hooks high above the picture rail. My dad, being very tall, would complain about being hit in the face by wet nappies as he walked into the room. As time went on, they had a ceiling rack with a pulley system, sometimes called a “Sheila Maid” What an invention. Dad was able to walk about without a stoop. Precious memories.

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3rd Tuesday of each month 9am - 12noon | Blackwell Community Centre

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3rd Thursday of each month 9am – 1pm | Alfreton Severn Square Car Park (Outside B&M)

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CHESTERFIELD CANAL TRUST: SANTA SPECIAL CRUISES Bookings are now open for our Santa Special cruises. On all our Santa Special cruises, there will be a present for every child, and a mince pie and a drink for every adult. The fare is £9 per person. Booking is essential. Schedule as below: -

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Progressive Furnishings is a family run local business established 19 years ago by Jonathan and his brother James. They sold their wares on a stall at Thorsby market for a short while before opening a small (500 square foot) unit in Sutton-in-Ashfield. After trading for a mere 5 years, Progressive Furnishings made the move to a shop in Forest Town, where they have remained to the present day. The company is a real family affair with Jonathan still at the helm supported by his wife Jo, brother James and son Harley, even the family dog has been known to lend a paw or two on occasion. Progressive Furnishings pride themselves on providing quality items. When you purchase a sofa from Progressive Furnishings every part of it will be genuine Italian leather including the sides, arms and back. Not only will your new sofa be built with pride but it will also be pocket sprung so it won’t collapse and sag.

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Rafa is back!! This walk is nearly as old as he is, having first featured back in September 2013! But like Rafa not too much has changed, except maybe he took it a little slower this time. There are some fantastic views on this walk of Bolsover Castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall and it’s great for the dogs, with plenty of opportunity to go off lead. However, please be careful, especially if your dogs have a high prey drive, as there are phesants in the woods and sheep protected by electric fences.

5 MILE CIRCULAR FROM BOLSOVER WITH VIEWS OF SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL AND BOLSOVER CASTLE A moderate walk for you and your dog with some gradualy climbs. This walk should take 2 to 21/2 hours. There are some sections which cross fields, which may be particularly muddy if it has been wet. There is also a section of road to walk along so please take care and make sure you wear appropriate footwear for the conditions. And as always, follow the countryside code!

START: PETER FIDLER RESERVE CAR PARK, RIVERSIDE WAY, BOLSOVER, S44 6GA 1.

To begin go through the gate opposite the car park entrance. Continue along the path with a metal fence on your left. Keep to the main path to pass a sculpture on the left.

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and then skirt around the left-hand edge of the pond. On the opposite side of the pond you will find a marker post and a stile. 4.

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At the road turn right and go over the motorway. Follow the road round to the left and uphill *At this point, If you wish to take a closer look at Sutton Scarsdale Hall, take the path on the right, half way up the hill*

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Cross straight over the lane through a gate and into another field. Keeping the hedge on your right, go to the bottom of the field to cross another stile.

Now you have the hedge on your right and trees on your left. Continue straight ahead to cross another stile onto a lane. Cross over the lane diagonally right, ensuring that in the next field you have the hedge on your left. With the hedge on your left and going gently downhill, go to the bottom left-hand corner of this field.

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Whilst I’ve no objections to my grandsons cheerily calling me Grumps, it is a bit of a misnomer. As my wife can testify, I’ve always been a happy-go-lucky and philosophical kind of a guy, who never lets things get on top of him and who has consistently smiled through every crisis or challenge during our many years together. NB – whilst typing that paragraph, I’ve had the fingers of both hands very tightly crossed behind my back. It’s not easy hitting the correct keys with your nose. Took me nearly an hour! There are however, some things in the modern world that are guaranteed to wind me up. They’re mostly little things like not being offered a knife & fork at a McDonald’s restaurant or the fact that, according to much of the media, football in this country only began in 1992. I accept that in the grand scheme of things, these are relatively minor grumbles. However, don’t get me started on poor use of English. I’m not talking about basic punctuation errors like misplaced apostrophes etc. Examples include the café offering Tea’s, Coffee’s & Snack’s or the classic notice outside school, Parent’s – please dont park on the yellow line’s. No, I’m more concerned about the use of language which is either irrelevant, superfluous or just plain nonsense. How many times have you heard (or perhaps used yourself) the phrase, ‘I just can’t wait for..... etc.’ Of course we all know what it means. The person uttering those words is clearly excited, and eagerly looking forward to something. However, if they can’t wait, just what are they going to do? Top themselves?

What about the athlete suggesting that they’re going to put 110% effort into whatever event they’re taking part in. Surely a more realistic 100% would be sufficient. When a politician (or just Joe Bloggs on the street) is asked a question and they begin the reply with ‘At this moment in time....’ why not simply say ‘Now’, or if they want a sense of urgency, ‘Right now’? The word ‘literally’ is used so freely that it is beginning to lose its meaning. Here’s a few examples:“He puts in good crosses from the left. He literally doesn’t have a right foot.” “It was so cold, I literally froze to death!” “Usain Bolt was so quick out of the blocks, he literally left the rest of the field for dead.” Text and email use doesn’t help of course with acronyms like BTW, LMK, ROFL, TBH and made up abbreviations like Gr8, G2G & Tnit etc., now widely used in prose. Language evolves - I accept that – but every time I see, in whatever print format, ‘could of’, ‘would of’, ‘should of’, ‘gotten’ or ‘utilise’ when ‘use’ is more than adequate, I sigh inwardly and just think standards have dropped so far that ‘Pa’ Good, my old English teacher, would have self-combusted had he been teaching today. Well, if nothing else, having typed this, I suddenly feel a whole lot better – just in time for my ‘copy’ for the Pre-Christmas edition of your Voice Magazine!!

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