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Party season has begun, we have all the local Don’t forget to fireworks displays (I believe that Carla is attending Bob & Shirley’s annual Firework Extravaganza but mention the Voice this is by invitation only and alas, mine must be in when you use any of the post!!) However, I always really enjoy the the companies in this Swanwick FC display, it truly is a fantastically Magazine organised event and you can’t beat mushy peas and mint sauce!! We also have the beginnings of Christmas Fayre season and again, I always attend Leabrooks Gallery because it is just fab for those bespoke, personal gifts that you just can’t get on the high street. Another thing to note this month is the help from Sam, who is a good friend of ours at Amber Valley Media….she ever so reluctantly agreed to have her nails done at Blooming Nails in South Normanton but as you can see from the before and after pics, she is pretty ecstatic at the result (pg 22)!! She keeps popping into the office and waving her hands at me...topically, I am as green as the wicked witch of the west when I see them!! Finally, I have heard on the grapevine that some people didn’t get the ‘joke’ in Gary’s article last month. I personally received a telling off from my auntie but it is his column and I’m just glad that To advertise contact Emily on: so many of you respond to it. 01773 604178
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AVRUFC Bon ire Night The usual large bon%ire and %ireworks display including hot food, licensed bar, fair rides, face painting and a live band after the %ireworks to continue the frivolity. Admission is £2 for adults and £1 for kids. Friday 1st November, 6pm onwards. For more information contact Gareth on 07595 520537.
Swanwick Pentrich Road FC - Annual Fireworks Spectacular Hosted by the football club in conjunction with Swanwick Parish Council and held at the football pitch on High%ield Road in Swanwick. There will be a BBQ, bar, mushy peas and mint sauce, raf%le, tea bar and much more. Saturday 2nd November, 6pm for 7:30pm %ireworks display. Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for kids. Everyone Welcome.
Marie Curie Cancer Care Christmas Fayre Come along and meet Santa! There will be a raf%le, tombola, books, bric-a-brac, cakes, refreshments and much more. All proceeds will fund the vital work of our Marie Curie Nurses, who provide end of life care, free of charge, to terminally ill patients at home. Saturday 16th November, 10am until 1pm at Somercotes Parish Hall.
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Amber Valley Rugby Club - Spooky Halloween Scarefest Time to don the scary masks for this years RUFC annual Halloween Spooktacular. Prizes for the most terrifying child and horrifying adult, disco, food and much more. Friday 25th October, 6:30pm, ÂŁ3 each, tickets available from the club house.
Upcoming walk with Alfreton and District Rambling Club We walk on alternate Sundays and meet in the car park near Alfreton Library at 9:30am. Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome. . For more info call Terry on 01773 835437 or Dave 07543 100655. Upcoming walks: 27th October - Horsley Woodhouse, 8 miles 10th November - Kelstedge, 8miles
Thurs 7th November, 9:30am - Coxbench Castle, 5/6 miles 24th November - TBA
Leonard Cheshire Craft Fayre A wide variety of stalls to peruse and refreshments to enjoy at Riddings Community Centre on 30th November, 10am until 4pm. For more information or to book a stall contact Julie Watlow on 07738 033056.
Editors Choice Yet another glowing report for Safeway Electrical! My Mum and Dad had them over to fix their washer/ dryer and oven fan this month. This is what they had to say: I called them up and explained the problem, giving them with the make and model number and they booked an appointment for Monday between 7&9am. At 8:15am, they arrived and were able to verify the problem immediately and replace with the part they had pre-ordered. They were so fast and efficient at a reasonable cost, that we will be calling them again with any appliance problems. To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
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Advice on rogue traders and preventing doorstep crime by Derbyshire Police Police throughout the Amber Valley and across Derbyshire are raising awareness of doorstep crime and rogue traders, and how to help protect yourself or your friends, neighbours and relatives.
Doorstep crime is more likely to affect elderly or vulnerable residents, with offenders taking advantage of their good or trusting nature. While most callers at your home will be genuine, and doorstep crime does not happen regularly, we just want to remind people to be cautious at the door and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
Doorstep crime can refer to: Rogue Traders A rogue trader will cold call at homes to say they have noticed some repairs or gardening work needs doing urgently, and then offer to carry out the work. They may also say they have materials left over from an earlier job. While they may negotiate what might seem a reasonable price initially, they will often hike up the fee once the job has been completed or demand more cash to buy materials. Always get a second opinion before agreeing to work; go to a reputable company or someone a neighbour can recommend. Why not use Derbyshire County Council’s Trusted Trader Scheme? Call the council on 08456 058 058 and %ind local traders who agree to do a good job at a fair price.
Bogus Callers A bogus caller will be someone who calls at your home unannounced, and claim to be an of%icial or working for a company. They may say they are from the water, gas or electricity board; that they work for the council, in health or social services, or could even claim to be a police of%icer. They will usually give a reason or an excuse as to why they need to go inside your home, or may want you to step outside with them. They might also try to keep you talking. They will be looking to distract a homeowner to make it easier for them to steal cash, and could work in pairs.
Pedlars These are people who call at your home offering to sell household goods or cleaning products they are carrying with them. By law a pedlar must carry a pedlar’s certi%icate, which is issued by the police. Always ask to see their certi%icate. The best advice to reduce doorstep crime is ‘Not Sure? Don’t open the door’. If you don’t know who is at the door, then don’t feel you have to open it. If you do, always make sure any other doors and windows are closed %irst and use the door chain. Always ask to see the caller’s ID and check that they are legitimate by calling the company on a number from the telephone directory or a bill. Genuine callers won’t mind and will understand how important it is for you to feel safe. If you have any concerns about a doorstep caller, either at your own home or a neighbours, contact Derbyshire police on 101 so that of%icers can check everything is in order. If it is an emergency, or a crime is being committed, the number to dial is always 999. Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads
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All your Will questions answered What is a Will?
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A Will is a legally binding document that sets out your wishes ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after your death. By leaving a Will you can state who gets your property and money when you die therefore preventing unnecessary distress at an already difficult time for your family and friends. It also allows you to choose guardians for any child under 18 years old to ensure they are bought up in a safe and loving environment.
Why not do it yourself? This may look like a cheaper option but simple mistakes could prove costly in the long run as your Will could be What happens if I die without a Will? challenged or even disregarded altogether. A badly made Will When you die without leaving a Will the could also land your relatives law decides who gets what – and how with legal fees running into much. You lose control. The court even thousands of pounds dwarfing decides who becomes the legal guardian the fees charged by the for your children. professionals to draw up your Will. What is the cost of a Will? Contrary to belief a Will does not have to cost a fortune. Jill Hallam does Wills in your own home from as little as £125.
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14 This month we bring you one of our favourite walks. It is more tasking than most of our walks but it is well worth the effort to see some of the fantastic views and plenty of opportunities to let your dog run off the lead. There are a few stretches of road so take care and use pavements when possible . If you know of a walk in the local area , please get in touch. Email us at info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638. 7 mile circular walk from Ambergate to Crich Monument A more difficult but highly enjoyable walk for you and your dog.. The route should take around 3 to 4 hours. There are some steep and prolonged accents and the terrain is varied with some uneven and potentially muddy parts As ever a good pair of boots is highly recommended.
1. Park at Ambergate train station car park (pay and display), located near the junction of the A610 and the A6. Leave the car park by the main entrance and take the steps on your left. At the A610 cross the road and turn left to pass under the bridge. At the A6 turn right towards Matlock. 2. Shortly up the road turn right up Chase Road and follow path until you reach a stile by a gate. Turn left here and walk along the canal towpath with the canal on your right. 3. After a short wat, pass under a stone bridge and immediately turn left through a gate. Turn left again to cross the canal. Pass through a gate on your left and walk up the %ield to cross a stile in the top right hand corner. 4. Follow the path uphill through the woods (it is very steep and has the potential to be very muddy during winter months). Keep to the main path until you leave the woods. As you do you will have a fence on your right. Cross an old broken wall and immediately d e r a e turn right over a stile. R ffe r O 5. Walk up two %ields keeping a wall close on your right. Cross a stile and turn right up Chadwick Nick Lane. Just after the top of the hill turn left by a footpath post up a %light of steps. Pass through a stile and turn right. 6. Continue ahead along this path by the Tors. Follow a wall on your right across %ields and stiles until you reach signpost. Take the path ahead with trees on your left. Follow this path with every purchase of until you reach a stile and go down the steps to Millers Complete Dog Food the main road. with this coupon 7. Carefully follow the road into the centre of Crich, looking to use the pavements where possible. From the centre of the village carry on up Bownes Hill passing a pub on your right and follow the road up round to the left onto Cromford Road.
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11. Carry on along the road, passing St Marys Church and at the T-Junction, turn right following Plaistow Green Road. Follow the road and take the %irst turning on your left, signposted ‘Memorial Tower’. 12. As you approach the monument, take the signposted path on your right. Keep to the path as it winds around the quarry. Cross the tram line and head downhill on the path, passing through a gate and take the signposted path to ‘Wakebridge’. 13. At the main road, cross over, turn right and then immediately on your left take the signposted path. Follow this path down through the %ields, pass in and out of a wooded area and then through another %ield before entering Oxhay Wood. 14. In this woods, keep to the main path as it winds down through the woods. Cross over a country road and carry on downhill along the path through the woods to Cromford Canal. 15. Carry on along this path until you arrive at a bridge on your right. Cross the bridge and turn left onto the canal. Follow the canal all the way back to where you initially began at point 2. From here, re-trace your steps back to the car park. This walk is for illustrative purposes only. The Amber Valley Voice 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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16 ALFRETON FIRE STATION RAISE FUNDS FOR LET’S RAISE THE ROOF
Cheryl Smart (Acting Head) and pupils from Alfreton Park School receive cheque for £1186.15 from Craig Shawcroft (Crew Manager), the Alfreton Fire Station ‘White’ watch and other employees/volunteers.
A great time was had by all this year at the Alfreton Community Fire Station open day, held on Saturday 20th July 2013. The station donated a sum of £1186.15 to Alfreton Park Community Special School’s ‘Let’s Raise the Roof’ campaign which aims to raise money to provide lighting and sound for their new hydrotherapy pool once completed. The school were granted £900,000 by Derbyshire County Council to build a new hydrotherapy pool and work has already begun on the groundwork. The school are still continuing with their fundraising efforts to give the pool that extra wow factor.
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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
Tuesday 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 Over 50’s Club - Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW - 10am-11.30am. Contact 01773 607907 for more information. 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
Wednesday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031 AVRUFC Senior Section - training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) 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. A chance for local childminders to meet in the centre. Contact - 01773 604843
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 Over 50’s Sequence Dancing - Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW. 2pm - 4pm. Small friendly group enjoying light exercise and friendship. RafCle 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 Town Juniors U14’s - 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236 for more info.
Thursday Crafty Crew - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 10am - 11.30am. Contact - 01773 604843 Leabrooks Cougars FC - Training sessions for U13’s. 6-7pm at Swanwick Hall School. Contact Kirt 07866 350585 or Paul 07535 453471. Alfreton Society of Painters - 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms. Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info. 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
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A.D.A.S.C Football Club - various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017 Children’s Bowling Lessons - Somerlea Bowling Green, Somercotes. 10am - 12pm. Run by members of Jacksdale Bowls Club. Free to children aged 10 - 15. Free squash and biscuits. All welcome.
Sunday AVRUFC Junior Section Coaching - Starting 2nd June during the close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC (opposite Pye bridge Ind Est.) starting at 10am. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157 . Ages from 4 upwards welcome.
Greenwood Archery - Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on High%ield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details.
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
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.
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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Book Review - Merivel, a Man of His Time by Rose Tremain 19 There are many kinds of historical novel, romps. There are plenty of dark moments from the bodice ripper to the thriller, plus among the exuberance and wit; Merivel has serious pieces of writing such as Hilary some pretty questionable morals at times, Mantel’s Man Booker Prize winners. plus a great capacity for attracting (and often overcoming) disaster of every kind. Merivel, a Man of His Time by Rose He’s a paradoxical human being, not a Tremain, takes a different route – hero and his tolerance of human the story of a physician and courtier frailty, not just his own, is an who owes his place in the world underlying mood of both books. He’s purely to his ability to amuse King the court jester who can not only Charles II, known as the Merry break his own heart, but ours too. Monarch thanks to the hedonism of his court.
You also get lots of insights into the society of the time; alongside the Merivel is an immensely %lawed ridiculous excess there is the squalor human being, but also one who is behind the glitter at the Versailles court; or a hugely good hearted, joyful and likeable. He was %irst introduced in Tremain’s novel crash course into what they did before anRestoration, and while you don’t need to aesthetics, (you might want to hide behind have read the %irst book to enjoy the second, the sofa during that bit). they are both worth the time spent on them.
Sir Robert Merivel may be a man of his time But these books are not just Restoration – but he’s a man we’d recognise in ours.
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As the days get shorter and the light fades we will all need something to cheer us up, so why not visit Leabrooks Gallery where the art can inspire, delight and distract you! Retail therapy is available in a variety if forms here: original paintings and prints, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, pryrography, decorative notebooks and any number of unusual items for the home. At the moment, Luxa &lame lighting is being promoted, along with throws woven in natural &ibres and cosy cushions to make your home a sanctuary of warmth during the winter months. You might also be giving some consideration to preparing for Christmas, which is only a matter of weeks away, so if you need presents which represent quality and value it’s worth making a visit. The spirit of the season will be celebrated throughout the coming weeks but will be marked with a special event, the Leabrooks Christmas Fair. on the weekend of 23rd and 24th of November, 2013. It will be an opportunity to get into the mood for the festivities! In the meantime, in the Conference Centre attached to the Gallery, Coffee Clubs are being held twice a month from 10.00 am until 12.00 pm. on Saturday mornings. The &irst will be the Coffee Club Networking session for Artists, where artists with all types of interests are invited to come and share their ideas, LEABROOKS troubles and triumphs – or just to chat. G A L L E R Y The &irst of these sessions for artists will Home Furnishings be held on Saturday, 2nd November, & Interiors 2013. NOW OPEN! OPEN: MON-SAT 10AM - 5PM, SUNDAY 11AM - 4.30PM WEDNESDAY BY APPOINTMENT
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Coffee Club Plus, to be held from 10 am. until 12.00 pm. on Saturday, 16th November, 2013, is for absolutely anyone, with any interest, male or female, alone or in a group who would simply like to relax with a coffee, or cup of tea, a slice of cake and talk. The Coffee Clubs will be held on the &irst and third Saturdays each month and, there will not be a formal structure or membership requirements. And the cost? You simply pay for the coffee/tea and cake, £3.95, and then enjoy the company. So, come in out of the cold!
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Gardeners Calendar - October It almost goes without saying that October is the time to be watching for &irst frosts – bring in geraniums and fuchsias if you want to preserve them for next year – if you prune them they can sit on a windowsill, or take cuttings to give yourself a bit more indoor space. Cut back perennials which have &inished &lowering and if they’ve developed bald patches in the middle of a clump, lift the rootball with a fork and divide by teasing roots apart. Replant the strong growth from the outside of the clump and discard the weakest bits to the compost heap. Prune suckers, which will weaken growth away from the base of ornamental trees such as acers. Top Tip
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MARKET Alfreton Indoor Market - Update The new frontage was completed in July and the new roof completed in September. A no ce board is shortly to be erected to the le of the front doors. Look out for upcoming events, special oers and ac vi es. Three new kiosks have been erected at the rear of the market. Ripley Smoke and Kathy’s Cosme cs, perfumes and hair accessories are now open for business. The third kiosk will be open for business mid-October and will sell Leather handbags and accessories. The availability of car boot stalls has been extended to all trading days. Casual traders are also welcome subject to availability. Stalls can only be pre-booked if payment is received in advance. Open from Monday 16th December every day un l Christmas Re-open Tuesday 31st December – normal trading Look out for various ac vi es during December including Magic Mel on the Market, Carol singers and children’s compe ons. For more informa on contact Vicki England – Markets & Town Centre OďŹƒcer on 07971 126363 or vicki.england@ambervalley.gov.uk Christmas Opening Hours:-
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Ok, so last month some readers didn’t take my advice about taking what Gary says with a pinch of salt! This month’s article reiterates this point with Grumble Guts lurching from HS2 to Princess Diana. It also took Carla to point out the ‘joke’ at the end...whoever said that old ones are the best wasn’t talking about that particular ‘classic’!!
Posh boys and their train sets, that's what I think of the HS2 project. At last we seem to be getting a few politicians who are seeing through the folly of wasting so much money on taking a few minutes off a rail journey from London to Birmingham and beyond.
The reality is that the transport links built out of London actually suck and import more people and jobs into the capital, rather than the other way around. The rest of the country doesn't need to create jobs, we just need the Government and big business to re-locate some of their existing work to the other cities of the UK, and I don't just mean a couple of call centres. It's so simple, just grasp the old nettle and get on with it.
I've asked myself the question again and again, how is a faster train going to bring economic improvement to the midlands and north? There'll be a few rail jobs created, plenty of building work during the project Am I the only person in the land who thinks that Princess Diana had a nasty accident in and millions of pounds paid out to Paris and died in a car crash? I don't believe consultants. The trouble is that those consultants are all based where? Not in that the SAS had her assassinated because Derby or Doncaster that is for sure. Liz didn't want her cavorting with an Arab, I also %ind it hard to believe that her driver The main argument is that it will increase capacity, but there is an easy answer to that, was pissed or that an alien appeared in front pay for more carriages and increase the of the car on its way to Euro-Disney to make passenger numbers, it seems so easy. Next a crop circle. I'm no Royalist and to be time you catch a train to London or get on honest I thought she was a bit of a loony the Penzance to Scotland train that runs tune, but please, please Daily Mail, let her rest in peace. through Birmingham, Derby and Chester%ield have a look how many carriages I've been to a couple of Alfreton Town the train has, it's usually 5, but years ago I'm matches recently and have to say that the sure there were 7 or 8. I’m just thinking that standard of football is exceptional, get for 50 billion spondoolies, adding extra yourselves down there if you get the chance, carriages, building fast links across the you will be pleasantly surprised. Pennines and constructing a few thousand I also went to PC World last week, crikey houses might give a bigger boost to the you have to be careful what you say in there. economy than Osborne's pet project. 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.
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