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Editor ’s Message Welcome to the May edition everyone!
Don’t forget to mention the Voice when you use any of the companies in this Magazine
Well, when I asked what to do with my time last month, who’d have thought that some people would actually send in answers, so thank you for those and rest assured grammar police, alterations have been made and you can now sleep easy (or can you??) !! ;-) I love this time of year, we have light and lots of it , bank holidays and lots of them and lots and lots of spring cleaning to do. I’m just in the process of gathering some old bits and bobs together for at least one car boot and as for the garden, well, in our case the longest project in the world but I have a good feeling that we might actually seriously consider doing something with it this year!!!! Apparently, mowing the lawn is a good start or so I am told! Anyway, that’s enough about me. As always, we have lots of new bits and bobs going on this month with some great events coming up. Carla, Janine and I are looking for useful feedback on what you would like to see in your local magazine going forward and we desperately need more likes on facebook so that we can give away some prizes. Now we did have some technical difficulties with the new e-mails last month but they are resolved now, so please e-mail us with anything that you think is a viable idea for us to run with in the future. Finally, we need some new distributors, so if you know anyone that is reliable and willing to earn a bit of extra money, give me a shout...alternatively, if you see one of us 3 out delivering…..pop the kettle on!! See you next month,
Emily x
Emily Carla Janine
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Things To Do
Crazy Race Night at Tibshelf Community School. Saturday 10th May, Paddock opens @ 7.00pm - First race @ 7.15pm. Bring and share buffet and please bring your own drinks and glasses. Horses are powered by hand!!Special races for children and ladies. £2.00 per adult - £1 per child, £6 for a family of 4 (2
adults & 2 children), £5 for a family of 3 (2 adults & 1 child). ‘Buy’ a horse for only £3.00 – Choose their names. Prizes for the winning jockey and horse owners!! Cotact tibshelfptfa@gmail.com for further details or check out our website www.tibshelf-ptfa.co.uk
Don’t Miss the South Normanton Gala - 5th July 2014
Parade starts approx 11am from the Hub, South Normanton. FREE admission to the Postmill Centre Field. Attractions to include: Funfair, birds of prey, climbing wall, Police, Fire & Ambulance vehicles, classic cars, scooters & more. For more info contact John on susc212@aol.com
Green Gables Events Car Boots @ Green Gables 4th & 18th May - car boots set up from 8am. Cost is £6 for booters and 50p to browse. Food & Drinks available, Toilet facilities All enquiries to Julie Watlow on 07738 033056
Reader Recommends Jeanette from Riddings has written in this month to recommend the work of B Sole Plumbing. Here is what she wrote; “I was looking for a plumber to install a new bathroom which I purchased online and Bryan gave me a very reasonable price to fit the bathroom suite and shower. The bathroom looks lovely and I can recommend Bryan & his team. They were very clean and tidy and finished the bathroom to a high standard.”
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Things To Do Alfreton & District Ramblers Club
made welcome. For more info call Terry on 07891 517057 We walk on alternate Sundays or Dave 07543 100655. and meet in the car park near Upcoming walks: Alfreton Library at 9:30am. 11th May– Grindleford Area, 8m Bring a drink and packed 25th May - Wolfscote Dale, 7m lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces
Jumble Sale
what you can pick up!!
You can’t beat a good Friday 9th May at rummage, so why not pop Stonebroom Community along to this Centre. 2pm until 4pm local Jumble All proceeds to St Peters Sale and see Church, Stonebroom.
Alfreton Park Community Special School Events
Car Boots 4th May & 1st June - 8am until 12pm. Cost is £5 per boot & 20p to browse. Call Margaret on 07518 025622 or Toyah on 01773 832019 to book.
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Editor’s Choice This month I have been lucky enough to enjoy a fabulous hot stone massage courtesy of Heather at Body & Sole and I wanted to recommend it to everyone! I suffer from constant pain in my back, neck and shoulders and apparently the answer is to enjoy more massages, so I decided to contact Heather. Heather started with a thorough consultation of medication, allergies and any persistent issues. She then set to work on my bespoke aromatherapy oils that would tackle my issues. She went with clarey sage to relax the mind & body, black pepper & ginger to warm the muscles and mandarin to complete the blend with a beautiful fragrance. The stones themselves are incredibly smooth and it seems bizarre to say but it really didn’t feel like stones! They are different sizes and shapes for different areas and Heather was certainly able to reach all those difficult deep knots without any pain or discomfort for me. I think that the best bit about the treatment was that it was all tailored to my needs and the effect was immediate and lasted for about a week afterwards. In fact, with this months fabulous offers, I think it might be time to book in again!! Thanks Heather!
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12 Book Review - Secrecy by Rupert Thomson Florence in the late 1600s. The Medici still rule. It’s a city of forbidden knowledge and power – inevitably bound up with sex, religion and secrets. Into this half fictional world comes a real person, Gaetano Zumbo, a man whose wax carvings look almost as real as the human beings they are modelled on. He was an artist of the 17th century who became famous for his carvings of strange subjects such as the Plague. Author Rupert Thomson uses the figure of Zumbo as the central character for his intriguing and dark novel Secrecy which is part murder, part love story, part sinister mystery and part atmospheric description of a corrupt city in a corrupt period of history.
Commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo to carve a life-sized woman out of wax, the artist – Zummo in Thomson’s story - finds himself pulled into a web of deceit and slippery treachery where the ground beneath his feet is always on the move.
Thomson writes of a disturbing world full of menace where the Office of Public Decency patrols undercover to ensure everyone is behaving. Except that everyone, of course, is not. It’s a strange book, powerfully written, with a real page-turner ending. It’s something different
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Bank holiday Monday 26th May, starting from 12 noon onwards Refreshments and stalls available Everyone Welcome ÂŁ1 to join the walk
All proceeds to St James Church
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18 A big thank you to Terry from Alfreton Ramblers club who submitted this walk. It is a fantastic route around Wingfield Manor, with some lovely views. This route has two options; a shorter walk which takes you right up by the Manor or another longer walk which gives you a great view of the manor from up on high. Enjoy! 3.5/4.5 mile circular from South Wingfield, around Wingfield Manor A moderate and varied walk for you and your dog. The route should take around 2/2.5 hours. The route has a couple of large inclines. There are a few stretches of road so take care. The terrain is generally good but as with all walks if it has been wet there may be muddy patches so a good pair of boots or wellies as always is highly recommended.
1. Begin the walk by taking the path opposite Taylors Mill across the fields alongside the River Amber crossing the edge of the playing field and then passing under the railway. 2. Turn right and follow the railway as it takes you beside Shaw Wood. After the wood carry on ahead and just past the large detached house pass through a stile on your left. 3. Follow the path down the fields and through a gap in the hedge. Bear slightly left to cross a footbridge over a brook. Bear right, to keep the hedge on your right and carry on to cross a stile. Then head diagonally left to cross another stile onto Jacksons Lane. 4. Turn right and walk down Jacksons Lane, turning right at the junction. Walk along Park Lane under the railway bridge and continue for approximately half a mile. 5. For the shorter route take a stile on your right shortly after a junction on the left for Fritchley der a e and just before a house on the right. Follow the R ffer path up the sides of the fields up to Wingfield O Manor. Pass the rear of the Manor down the track, turning let at the bottom and continue until emerging on the B5035/Manor Road. Turn right and follow the road. Past the Yew Tree pub take the footpath sign on the right. 6. For the extended walk carry on along Park Lane uphill for about half a mile. Pass the first path on your right then after the road bends left then right take the stile on your right to walk alongside the with every purchase of field. Millers Complete Dog Food 7. At the B5035/Garner Lane turn left then cross to with this coupon take a footpath. before a newly built house. About 150 meters up the path by a small set of footpath signs on the wall turn right to head towards the telegraph pole and follow the path down the fields to cross a footbridge.
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8. After the bridge bear right to cross a stile and follow the path as it winds around the back of the houses and brings you out onto the B5035/Manor road, near the Yew Tree pub. Cross the road and take the path ahead. 9. At this point both routes re-join. After a short way turn left after the gate and follow the path past the allotments. Bear right to cross a stile and down the steps. Turn left at the bottom then turn right onto Parks Avenue. Next turn left on Parks Avenue and continue ahead to reach the road. Turn right and you’re back to where you began 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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KLEEFORD COIN AUCTIONS Regular monthly sales of Coins, Medals, Bank Notes, Tokens, Small gold and Silver items
Do you have unwanted coins, banknotes or medals in a box at home? Call me for a free professional and without obligation valuation. Now online at:
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Carla’s Kitchen
Queenie Pudding Ingredients (serves approx. 4-6 people) 4 eggs 1 pint of milk 120g fine breadcrumbs 230g golden caster sugar 5 tablespoons of raspberry jam
Easy Peasy Scrummy Pudding
Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/gas 2. Separate 3 of the eggs and put the yolks with the remaining whole egg and beat together. Add the breadcrumbs, milk and 85g of the sugar. Spread the jam evenly on the bottom of a pie dish. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the jam and bake in the oven for 1 hour until set. Whisk the remaining 3 egg whites until stiff, then slowly mix in the remaining sugar. Pile on top of the custard and bake in the oven for a further 15-20 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned. Enjoy!
This recipe was given to me by my very own mamma Pal!! If you have a recipe that you’d like to share then please send it to me at Carla@voicemagazines.co.uk
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Out and About
A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area Monday Wednesday St. Andrews Baby & Toddler Group - The Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 10am 11.30am & 1.30pm - 3pm. From young babies to school age. Contact Sara t: 01773 608083 m: 07736 927854 Tots & Toddlers Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes,
DE55 4LY - A fun range of activities for children aged 1-3 years. 1.30pm - 3pm. Contact - 01773 604843 Free Tea & Toast Church of Christ Riddings, College Street, Riddings. 9 until 10am. Contact Chris 07738 221330 for more information.
Tuesday Amber Friendship Group Meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month 2:30 to 4:30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall for entertainment & afternoon tea. Call 01773 604204 for more info. Under 1’s Group Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 10.30am -12.00pm. Contact - 01773 604843 Weekly Child Health Clinic Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 1pm - 2.30pm. Drop in for health advice and baby weigh. Contact - 01773 604843 Breast Feeding Group Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 1.30pm - 2.30pm. In the quiet room - available to
all breast feeding mothers. Contact - 01773 604843 Dance Group - Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Come and join a friendly group. Coffee Morning Swanwick Baptist Church, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BG, hosts coffee, chat and crafts from 10am until 12pm. Swanwick Cygnets Toddler Group Meet at the Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 9.15am - 10.45am. Contact Angela 01773 606329. Luncheon Club At Swanwick Methodist Church, Derbys Road, Swanwick. DE55 1AB. Contact Gill on 01773 607860 for more details.
Wednesday AVRUFC Senior Section Training during close season at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes starts at 7pm 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157 Childminding Network Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 9am - 11.30am. . Contact - 01773 604843 Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236 for more info.
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Buggy Bootcamp - outdoor fitness class incorporating your child & buggy. 10:45 11:45am at Fizzio-Fit Ripley. Call Katie on 07921 189224. Swanwick WI - meets on the 3rd Wednesday each month at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, 7:30 - 9:30pm. Call Pam 01773 602335 for more info. Oakwood Royal British Legion - meet at the Oakwood community Centre, 8:3010:30pm. All welcome for socials and branch meetings. Call 01332 679282 for more info.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings. Each month there is a raffle and speaker with topics of interest Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time 10am - 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012 PEEP’s for 1 year olds Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 1.30pm - 3pm. (term time only) Helping parents and carers with ideas to support their children’s early learning through play. Contact - 01773 604843
Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW. 2pm - 4pm. Small friendly group enjoying light exercise and friendship. Raffle tea and biscuits. Contact 01773 607907 for more info. Alfreton Singers Swanwick School & Sports College(formerly The Delves) 7.15 -9pm. Mixed choir of friendly singers. All styles of music. Contact Claire on 01773 835316 for more info. Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031
Greenhillock’s Fellowship Over 50’s club at Wood St Over 50’s Sequence Methodist Church, Ripley. Dancing Riddings Wed 2pm to 3:30p. Call David Community Centre, West on 01773 423854
Thursday Crafty Crew - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 10am - 11.30am. Contact - 01773 604843 Alfreton Society of Painters - 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms. Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpain ters.com for more info.
Leabrooks Cougars FC Training sessions for U13’s. 6 -7pm at Swanwick Hall School. Contact Andy on 07811 227720. Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals - 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome-no audition, just a love of singing.
Friday Swanwick Absolute Beginners (jogging group) - Swanwick Primary School at 9am. (term time only) Contact Jackie on 07966 603710. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk /jog/) Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session. Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton,DE55 7JA. (Term time)1.30pm 2.30pm. Contact Angela
Stanton 01773 520031. Riddings WI Meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks. 7-9pm. New Members welcome. Contact Marion on 01773 607104 for more info. Coffee Morning Church of Christ Riddings, College Street. 10:30 until 11:30am. Contact Chris 07738 221330 for more information.
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Free Children’s Bowling Lesson Somerlea Bowling Club. Beginning on the 19th April. Saturday Morning 10 - 12am. Ages 10 - 16 years. Must wear flat shoes.
Other Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01
Sunday Amber Valley Junior Rugby Coaching for kids from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est). Sundays 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 867946 or Gareth 07595 520537. Greenwood Archery Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on Highfield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details. Alfreton Heritage Trust The Heritage Chapel on Rodgers Lane is open between 2 & 4pm. Visitors
are welcome to browse & test the knowledge of Trust members. Contact Rachel Walker on 01773 832349 or visit www.alfretonheritage.org. uk for more info. CafĂŠ Church A time to enjoy music and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments - all welcome. Church of Christ Riddings, College Street from 3pm. Call Chris 07738 221330 for more information.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL carla@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk Please note that some of the groups listed incur a small charge and we would always recommend that you contact a group prior to attendance.
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Derbyshire Police Update - Help prevent Doorstep Crime
During April, Derbyshire Police and Trading Standards officers have been running a campaign to target rogue traders, and to raise awareness of doorstep crime. Would you be able to spot a rogue trader? Rogue traders are people pretending to be builders or tradespeople needing to do urgent repairs or other work. They pressurise householders into making quick decisions, paying in advance for materials or do poor work at highly inflated prices. They will cold call and deliberately overcharge for unsatisfactory goods and services or unnecessary repairs. Older adults are more at risk of bogus callers and doorstep rogue traders. They are more likely to agree to work, or to trust people who turn up unannounced and say they are
from the council, utility, social or health services, or even the police. It is more likely they will allow someone they have never met into their home if they think they need help, to use their toilet, the phone or many other excuses. They are more likely to feel isolated, embarrassed and unsure of where to turn if they need help. In the most serious cases, the so called workmen will return to the same victim again and again until their savings are exhausted. Below are a few tips to protect yourself from doorstep crime:
If you are not sure who is at the door, don’t open it. Before answering the front door, make sure your back door and any windows are locked and closed. Check the identity of any caller. Confirm who they Use the door chain every time you answer the door. are by calling the company they work for using number from the telephone directory or a bill. If the caller is selling something or offering work Ask a neighbour to come around to check them on your house or garden tell them that you are not before you open the door.
Tell them to come back at a time when someone will be at home with you.
interested and ask them to leave. Genuine, reputable firms won’t need to drum up business by cold calling.
Report any information about suspicious callers or activity to the police on 101. Always use 999 in an emergency, where you are concerned about someone’s safety or think a crime is in progress. Citizen’s Advice also offer useful information for consumers. Visit their website, www.adviceguide.org.uk/ england.htm, or call 08454 04 05 06.
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Helping Businesses to Grow - Growth Voucher Project
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Smith Craven is an approved supplier for the Growth Voucher Project and they really can help you to grow. See what James has to say about it below:
Having already established a successful Business Coaching and Training Division last year, the firm continue to assist businesses achieve their growth aspirations via the Growth Accelerator programme. With three approved Business Coaches within the team, they continue to provide bespoke coaching in areas of Business Development, Innovation & Access to Finance. With the cost of the coaching to clients being significantly subsidised by The Department of Business Innovation & Skills, they are attracting businesses across all sectors and differing in size to work with via this programme. Many local businesses have also benefitted significantly from the Leadership & Management Training Grants that are available to individuals, once the business engages in the Growth Accelerator programme.
The Growth Voucher Project will see up to 15,000 small businesses receive financial assistance towards professional support across five key areas: Financial Management & Accessing Finance, Sales & Marketing, Leadership & Management, IT & Employment/HR. The advice under the Growth Voucher project is worth up to £2,000 to any business wishing to access professional advice to assist in the growth of the organisation. The Government will match any ‘spend’ up to the value of £2,000, but the work has to be undertaken by an approved supplier. To find out more about either Growth Accelerator or the Growth Voucher Project contact James Boler on 01623 334034 or james.boler@smithcraven.co.uk
Smith Craven advocate that the client is the centre of all they do and therefore they make it their business to know what help is available within the marketplace to benefit their clients. By obtaining the approval to provide assistance to businesses via the Growth Voucher Project, they can offer clients and none clients alike, strategic advice in relation to both Financial and Leadership and Management matters, at a reduced cost. Do you have question that you would like answered? If so e-mail james.boler@smithcraven.co.uk
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Gardener’s Calendar - May 2014 Polyanthus and primulas can be lifted and divided after they’ve finished flowering to create more plants for next year. The same applies to daffodils but don’t take foliage off your early flowering bulbs till five weeks after they’ve flowered – they need it to restore their strength for next year. Don’t be tempted to buy lots of summer bedding and plant it out just yet – frosts still occur in late April and May. When you do put your bedding out, keep it near the house at first to protect it and if it looks like there’s going to be a cold night, a layer of horticultural fleece will help greatly.
Top tip. Don’t put your runner and French beans out till the end of May. They’ll take off at great speed when you do, and may struggle any earlier.
If you’re a brave gardener who doesn’t mind plants looking a bit bare for a short while, you can try the Chelsea chop on late flowering perennials such as asters, rudbekia and heleniums which may be prone to flopping as they grow. Taking off the top third of growth now will give you much stronger plants when they come into flower later.
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A Celebration of Style at Leabrooks Arts Complex May is a period of heightened and varied activity at Leabrooks Arts Complex, involving a range of people and events. It is a period during which artistic endeavour is high lighted and style is celebrated. The first exhibition of the month, A Celebration of the Female Form, features the exceptional work of corsetiere, Debi Harcourt-Whiting, who has produced some beautiful garments. Forget about the flesh coloured girdles of yesteryear and think of beautiful, burlesque costumes which are both dramatic and flattering. Debi is inspired by a number of themes and uses many different kinds of fabric, natural dyes and effects all of which are described in accompanying manuals. Her work, displayed on mannequins, will be at the centre of an exhibition of paintings and drawings dedicated to the portrayal of women. She will be present throughout her Open Day on Saturday, 3rd May, 2014 to discuss and model her work. On the same day, in the morning, the Networking Artists Coffee Club will meet to exchange ideas and review the work of photographic artist, Tony
Smith, who specialises in stylish, boudoir images. In the afternoon a different art form will be offered: Kermit, from Black Grape, will be reading some of his poetry. Following this, from the 17th until the 30th May, 2014 Lynn Presland’s vibrant landscapes are displayed in the Main Exhibition Room. Her images convey the essence of summer and celebrate the infinite variety of its colours, appealing to both traditionalists and those who prefer a more impressionistic style. During the Spring Bank Holiday, 24th, 25th and 26th May, 2014, the Derbyshire Arts weekend, seven artists will be demonstrating their skills and selling their work throughout the Complex. There will be something here to please everyone: advice for those wishing to try or develop their skills in various art forms, a chance to look at art purely for pleasure or an opportunity to purchase for investment. More simply, there’s home made carrot cake and real bean coffee if you really want to spoil yourself! It’s a fitting conclusion to an exciting month.
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MOBILE FOOT CLINIC Mrs S Doherty DipCFHP MPSPract
NEEDS DISTRIBUTORS We have the following areas available immediately: Higham South Wingfield StoneBroom Hilcote For other future vacancies, you will be placed on a waiting list Contact Emily on 07891 639638 or 01773 604178 to discuss
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amber valley info Celebrates its 2nd Birthday Local web site, Amber Valley Info, is celebrating their second birthday in style after hitting a massive milestone of 250,000 visits to the site.
“The response to the site has been fantastic” said Paul, “it has been far more popular than I could ever have imagined when I began the project” Amber Valley Info is probably the number “Social Media such as Facebook & Twitter one web resource for business and have played a huge part in promoting the community information for the Amber site; Twitter has proved a fantastic way of meeting local business owners and Amber Valley. Valley Info has teamed up with local The project was started around 3 years ago business owners to run a weekly Twitter by Paul Curran-Bilbie after becoming chat targeted at promoting Amber Valley” frustrated with the lack of local information “There are some great plans in the pipeline available online. After a year of developing for year 3 and I want to make Amber Valley the site and gathering information Amber Info the first place people come to for Valley Info went live in April 2012. information about Amber Valley” You can find Amber Valley Info on the web at www.ambervalley.info or just Google Amber Valley Info. To contact Paul, just email him on info@ambervalley.info If you want to register your business, club, charity or event for free then just pop along to the site and follow the links from the home page.
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This month Gary take us from poos to pies in his own inimitable way and he managed to do it with only a minor piece of censorship. Please take his words of wisdom with usual pinch of salt, he’s not a man to be taken too seriously!
Apparently, Emily’s postbag has been requesting that I talk about dog poo. That’s s**t, doings, number 2, crap, faeces, excrement to you and me. In particular the strange practice of cleaning up a doggies mess, putting it in a bag and then hanging it up on a tree, fence or just leaving it on the pavement. Do these people think that there’s a poop bag fairy who flies down late at night and takes the bag away? Well there isn’t so if you own a dog, then clear up its crap. It’s not been a problem this year, but last winter during the snowy periods, I noticed a lot more doggy doings on the pavements, is there another group of dog owner’s that think a chemical reaction occurs when excrement meets snow? Does it miraculously disappear? No it doesn’t, when the snow melts we’re left with a mush of poo. I hope that’s cleared that up. Back to one of my favourite subjects, television. Is it just me or do you find this annoying, the news readers who introduce items as diverse as the Crimea being invaded, a plane going missing or some other terrible event and telling you to ‘be aware that this report may contain flash photography’. So bloody what? The news items show maimed bodies, starving Africans and grieving relatives and all we’re supposed to worry about is a flashing image. I did a bit of research and it’s all to do with epilepsy, the facts are that there are approx. 2,000
epileptics who suffer from photo sensitivity. What are the chances of all of them watching the same program at the same time????? I also discovered that for once it’s not the TV companies to blame but OFCOM the regulator. Get a grip OFCOM. It may seem I’m being a tad harsh on epilepsy, but really, wouldn’t it be easier to contact these sufferers and tell them to listen to the radio at 6 o’clock, rather than the rest of us having to listen to that slightly pompous Huw Edwards character droning on about flashing, night after night after night. Where will it all end? ‘Be aware that if you hold racist views, the next item may contain positive images on immigration’, ‘following is a report on irritable bowel syndrome, if you are of a sensitive nature then please look away now’. Finally, honourable mentions to two of my bestest friends. Steve Boot’s 50th birthday came and went in March, he’d said he didn’t want much of a fuss, and he wasn’t disappointed. Secondly Ady Elks and a faux pas of massive proportions, he only bought a pork pie in one of the village pubs and then took it to another one and asked for a knife and plate. It was pointed out to him that the second pub sold their own pies and that he might have been a bit cheeky. He went a bit red in the face. Priceless.
If on the off chance, you would like Gary to write about something in particular, feel free to contact either Emily on info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or 01773 604178/ 07891 639638 or Carla on Carla@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk, 07896294512.
The views expressed in the column above are those of the author only and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Amber Valley Media.
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