Voice Magazines - Kirkby-in-Ashfield & Annesley Edition - August 2022 by Voice Magazines and Artliff Design & Print

AUGUST ‘22

KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD & ANNESLEY

World Elephant Day 12th August

Shouting about businesses in the heart of your community

www.VOICEMAGAZINES.co.uk

OTHER SERVICES

NOW OPEN -

THE GLEN CARE VILLAGE & MANSFIELD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

The areas newest and most modern retirement complex offering independent living. Brand new retirement apartments with the feel of a luxury hotel.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THESE SUPERB APARTMENTS These luxury apartments are purpose built and designed for those not quite ready for a full care home package. • One and two bedroom apartments • Highest specification and decoration. • Underfloor heating. • Fabulous bathroom/wetroom. • Own telephone access and WI-FI. • BT Sports for those sports enthusiasts.. • Spacious car parking. • A scooter port with charging points. • Garden and decking area to relax in. These beautiful apartments are complemented by the magnificent reception area plus a coffee bar, dining area and hairdressing facility. There’s also an extra lounge with a small bar and coffee area that can be used for private functions. Care packages. care packages available if required Located close to junction 28 of the M1 /A38 and within a stones throw almost of McArthur Glen retail park the setting is in picturesque surroundings.

For further information regarding The Glen Care Village at South Normanton or the Mansfield Retirement Village call Sally Ward on 01623 242 526, she’ll be happy to help.

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Check out our Facebook Group

Read our Magazines online https://issuu.com/ambervalleymedia

From the Editor Dear Readers,

LTD

VOICE

all about – broadening horizons & challenging opinions?! In other news, it appears that I jumped the gun a bit last month – the YNot outing won’t be reported upon until next month but we are starting to prep – we’ve got fancy dress to plan apparently!! We’ve drawn our winners, so big congratulations to those and we’ll see you there!

As I type, whilst sat on what feels like the face of the Sun (42 degrees), we’re going through a bit of a heatwave apparently. I’m all for a bit of warmth and sun on my face but usually, I like to be near water to cool down and/or aircon and a nice cocktail in hand – I currently have none of the above – very sad times! Maybe I should start having a nice spot of gin in my bottom drawer for such occasions, it’d go down a treat with the warm cordial I am enduring to ‘stay hydrated’! pffft, ‘stay hydrated’ Fat chance of that! I’d need to down 6 gallons every 20mins to get close! Anyway, thunderstorms are due so every cloud and all that, I guess! So, have you seen our front covers this month in homage to World Elephant Day? Laura has written about them in her article and personally speaking, I adore elephants. A few years back, we were lucky enough to have a close encounter with an elephant whilst travelling and whilst I was washed her feet & feed her a ball of hay a few of the other tourists got up on her back and were sprayed from her trunk. It was in a nature reserve, and they were fed and well looked after, but I struggled with it. I can’t help but feel that the allure of western money to make them perform for the tourists is just too much. Why can’t we just leave them be (protect and preserve where necessary) and not poach them, so that they can just be peaceful in their natural habitat? I appreciate that this is controversial for many, so it is only my opinion but personally speaking it has given me a different perspective when a holiday involves animals, but then again, isn’t that what travel is

Wish me luck and send help!!! Happy Reading, Emily x

x Emily

And all the VOICE MAGAZINES TEAM

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

CONTENT Professional Services pg8 Food & Retail pg15 Pets pg23

Kids & Families Health & Beauty Home

pg26 pg27 pg30

Garden

pg42

LEISURE CENTRE POST OFFICE

OPEN

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: September ‘22 Edition - 12th August • October ‘22 Edition - 9th September

To advertise email: info@voicemagazines.co.uk or call us on 01773 549 035 Printed by Image2Print Ltd and distributed to 6,500 homes in Kirkby-in-Ashfield & Annesley Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Voice Magazines Limited for claims, errors or omissions made in advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views expressed by contributor or other sources. Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is not permitted without the prior consent of the publisher.Voice Magazines Limited, 40 High Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire. DE55 2BP. Registered in England & Wales No: 10550557

Welcome to YOUR community noticeboard. A dedicated space for you to post notices, events and for not-for-profit community groups advertise in. To place a notice, from a super-low rate of 6+VAT per square Contact Danielle on 01773 549035 or community@voicemagazines.co.uk

Children helping to organise appeal in memory of their mum Prior to the passing of Victoria, the word hospice had such a poor feeling to it, often “the end”!! The John Eastwood Hospice facilities and staff made Victoria’s final months so much more positive and some of the most memorable for her family! Victoria had been a resident of John Eastwood Hospice for over 7 weeks until her final moments. Throughout that time the hospice staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate any needs Victoria or her family have ever wanted 24/7. No task is too big or small. The staff have been amazing providing both palliative care to victoria as well as looking after the mental health and well-being for all of her children, and wider family by allowing the littles ones to have sleepovers with mummy (which included hot chocolates and midnight feasts) to arranging a number of small parties for Victoria to enjoy making memories with her closet friends and family. It is basically a hotel on steroids for people in their final moments. Victoria’s last wish was to give back to other families so that they, if ever in the same position, are able to access and enjoy the facilities at John Eastwood, a charity run hospice. Victoria would love the money to go towards a dedicated children’s area at the hospice which would allow for children of palliative patients to gain therapy through play, whilst also being able to have valuable play time with their own mummies, daddies and grandparents which will give them positive lasting memories when they pass. John Eastwood Hospice Trust, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4HJ

Web: www.johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

email: contact@johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

tel: 01623 622626

NEWS • EVENTS • UPDATES • LOCAL INTEREST

ELEPHANT FACTS In honour of World Elephant Day on August 12th, here are some facts you may find interesting. The elephants we see today (and there are THREE species, not just two – more on this in a mo) share a common ancestor with the Woolly Mammoths who roamed the Ice Age World between 300,000 years ago to around 10,000 years ago. This common ancestor was part of a group of herbivores named Proboscidea, whose origins date back sixty million years. Most proboscideans were relatively small compared to modern elephants and would have borne little resemblance to the animals we know today. Some six million years ago, proboscideans began to separate into different species. DNA research shows that the African elephants were the first to diverge, whilst Woolly Mammoths and Asian Elephants followed suit around 440,000 years later. Now back to the fact that there are THREE distinct species of elephant around today, and these are: •

The African savanna elephant

•

The African forest elephant

•

The Asian elephant

DNA shows the two African species diverged about 2.6 million years ago. The African savanna elephant is the largest living land animal; an adult can tip the scales at 16,500 lbs (7,500 kg) and stand 10–13 ft (3–4 m) tall at the shoulder.

Forest elephants are smaller than the savannadwelling species and have thinner, straighter tusks. The remaining 150,000 or so forest elephants are found mainly in the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and Cameroon An Asian elephant weighs about 12,000 lbs (5,500 kg) and stands about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Apart from the differences in sizes, there are several other ways to distinguish the three species visually: Ears African elephants have much larger ears than their Asian counterparts, and it’s possible to tell the difference between the savanna-dwelling species, whose ears closely resemble the outline of the continent of Africa, and the forest livers with more oval-shaped ears. Head shape Both species of African elephants have a rounded, dome-like skull (the forest elephants being smaller), whilst the Indian elephant has a very distinct twin domed head with a clearly defined indent running down the middle. Toenails! African forest elephants have five toenails on the front feet and four on the back, while African savanna elephants have four on the front and three on the back. Asian elephants have five toenails on the front and four on the back. Trunks African elephants have a kind of two-finger arrangement at the end of their trunks, giving them tremendous dexterity; Indian elephants, however, have only one “finger”. One final note, all three species of elephants are considered to be at risk. Some African populations are increasing, mainly in Southern Africa, whilst in other areas, they are being poached to near extinction level, and Asian elephant numbers have declined by 50% in the last three generations! Could you imagine a world without elephants? I know I couldn’t.

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. To find out more visit www.landgassociates.co.uk or contact Laura on 07736 351 341

COMMUNITY NOTICE

FORGET ME NOT DEMENTIA SUPPORT Ashfield Community Champion

Welcomes family, friends and carers supporting those with memory problems

Where we meet

Trinity Centre Point Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7GN

St Johns Heritage Centre Skegby Road, Kirkby Woodhouse NG17 9JE

Next Meetings Monday 19th Sept 2022: 1.30pm-3.30pm Monday 17th Oct 2022: 1.30pm-3.30pm

Next Meetings Tuesday 6th Sept 2022: 1.30pm-3.30pm Tuesday 4th Oct 2022: 1.30pm-3.30pm

07763 519 196 • 07751 006 107

email: forget-me-not.support@hotmail.co.uk • www.fmndementiasupport.co.uk

NEWS • EVENTS • UPDATES • LOCAL INTEREST • NEWS • EVENTS • UPDATES • LOCAL INTEREST

Professional Services

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 匀漀昀愀猀愀渀搀䠀漀洀攀䄀挀挀攀猀猀漀爀椀攀猀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 匀漀昀愀猀愀渀搀䠀漀洀攀䄀挀挀攀猀猀漀爀椀攀猀 ∠ 䠀愀渀搀䌀爀愀昀琀攀搀匀漀氀椀搀䰀漀甀渀最攀Ⰰ 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ☀ 䈀攀搀爀漀漀洀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀

∠ 䠀愀渀搀䌀爀愀昀琀攀搀匀漀氀椀搀䰀漀甀渀最攀Ⰰ 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ☀ 䈀攀搀爀漀漀洀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀 ∠ 䄀吀椀洀攀氀攀猀猀䌀漀氀氀攀挀琀椀漀渀伀昀匀漀昀愀猀 ☀ 匀攀愀琀椀渀最 ∠ 䄀吀椀洀攀氀攀猀猀䌀漀氀氀攀挀琀椀漀渀伀昀匀漀昀愀猀 ☀ 匀攀愀琀椀渀最 ∠㄀ ᤠ猀伀昀唀渀椀焀甀攀䠀漀洀攀䄀挀挀攀猀猀漀爀椀攀猀 ∠㄀ ᤠ猀伀昀唀渀椀焀甀攀䠀漀洀攀䄀挀挀攀猀猀漀爀椀攀猀 ∠∠ 伀甀爀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀䌀愀渀䈀攀匀琀愀椀渀攀搀 ☀ 倀愀椀渀琀攀搀吀漀䄀渀礀䌀漀氀漀甀爀伀甀爀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀䌀愀渀䈀攀匀琀愀椀渀攀搀 ☀ 倀愀椀渀琀攀搀吀漀䄀渀礀䌀漀氀漀甀爀 ∠∠ 䔀砀挀攀氀氀攀渀琀儀甀愀氀椀琀礀 ☀☀ 嘀愀氀甀攀䘀漀爀䴀漀渀攀礀䔀砀挀攀氀氀攀渀琀儀甀愀氀椀琀礀嘀愀氀甀攀䘀漀爀䴀漀渀攀礀 ∠∠ 䘀爀攀攀䠀漀洀攀䐀攀氀椀瘀攀爀礀 ☀ 䘀爀攀攀䠀漀洀攀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀愀琀椀漀渀䘀爀攀攀䠀漀洀攀䐀攀氀椀瘀攀爀礀 ☀ 䘀爀攀攀䠀漀洀攀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀愀琀椀漀渀䌀愀渀吀爀甀猀琀℀ ∠∠ 䄀䄀倀攀爀猀漀渀愀氀匀攀爀瘀椀挀攀䘀爀漀洀䄀䄀䘀愀洀椀氀礀刀甀渀䈀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀夀漀甀倀攀爀猀漀渀愀氀匀攀爀瘀椀挀攀䘀爀漀洀䘀愀洀椀氀礀刀甀渀䈀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀夀漀甀䌀愀渀吀爀甀猀琀℀

SALE NOW ON

䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 匀漀昀愀猀愀渀搀䠀漀洀攀䄀挀挀攀猀猀漀爀椀攀猀

∠ 䠀愀渀搀䌀爀愀昀琀攀搀匀漀氀椀搀䰀漀甀渀最攀Ⰰ 䐀椀渀椀渀最 ☀ 䈀攀搀爀漀漀洀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀 ∠ 䄀吀椀洀攀氀攀猀猀䌀漀氀氀攀挀琀椀漀渀伀昀匀漀昀愀猀 ☀ 匀攀愀琀椀渀最 ∠㄀ ᤠ猀伀昀唀渀椀焀甀攀䠀漀洀攀䄀挀挀攀猀猀漀爀椀攀猀 ∠ 伀甀爀䘀甀爀渀椀琀甀爀攀䌀愀渀䈀攀匀琀愀椀渀攀搀 ☀ 倀愀椀渀琀攀搀吀漀䄀渀礀䌀漀氀漀甀爀 ∠ 䔀砀挀攀氀氀攀渀琀儀甀愀氀椀琀礀 ☀ 嘀愀氀甀攀䘀漀爀䴀漀渀攀礀 ∠ 䘀爀攀攀䠀漀洀攀䐀攀氀椀瘀攀爀礀 ☀ 䘀爀攀攀䠀漀洀攀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀愀琀椀漀渀 ∠ 䄀倀攀爀猀漀渀愀氀匀攀爀瘀椀挀攀䘀爀漀洀䄀䘀愀洀椀氀礀刀甀渀䈀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀夀漀甀䌀愀渀吀爀甀猀琀℀

7 Day Delivery Available

1000’s of Configurations Available

Finance Available

䰀愀爀最攀吀眀漀䘀氀漀漀爀㘀猀焀⼀昀琀匀栀漀眀爀漀漀洀䔀猀琀愀戀氀椀猀栀攀搀䘀漀爀伀瘀攀爀㄀㘀 18 夀攀愀爀猀䰀愀爀最攀吀眀漀䘀氀漀漀爀㘀猀焀⼀昀琀匀栀漀眀爀漀漀洀䔀猀琀愀戀氀椀猀栀攀搀䘀漀爀伀瘀攀爀㄀㘀夀攀愀爀猀倀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀䘀甀爀渀椀猀栀椀渀最猀Ⰰ 唀渀椀琀䜀倀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀䘀甀爀渀椀猀栀椀渀最猀Ⰰ 唀渀椀琀䜀匀愀渀搀氀愀渀搀猀䌀漀甀爀琀Ⰰ 䘀甀氀洀愀爀䌀氀漀猀攀匀愀渀搀氀愀渀搀猀䌀漀甀爀琀Ⰰ 䘀甀氀洀愀爀䌀氀漀猀攀䘀漀爀攀猀琀吀漀眀渀Ⰰ 䴀愀渀猀昀椀攀氀搀Ⰰ 一漀琀琀猀䘀漀爀攀猀琀吀漀眀渀Ⰰ 䴀愀渀猀昀椀攀氀搀Ⰰ 一䜀㄀㤀䜀䜀一漀琀琀猀一䜀㄀㤀䜀䜀

眀眀眀⸀瀀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀ⴀ昀甀爀渀椀猀栀椀渀最猀⸀挀漀⸀甀欀眀眀眀⸀瀀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀ⴀ昀甀爀渀椀猀栀椀渀最猀⸀挀漀⸀甀欀吀攀氀㨀㄀㘀㈀㌀㘀㈀㘀㈀吀攀氀㨀㄀㘀㈀㌀㘀㈀㘀㈀䔀洀愀椀氀㨀椀渀昀漀䀀瀀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀ⴀ昀甀爀渀椀猀栀椀渀最猀⸀挀漀⸀甀欀䔀洀愀椀氀㨀椀渀昀漀䀀瀀爀漀最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀ⴀ昀甀爀渀椀猀栀椀渀最猀⸀挀漀⸀甀欀

䘀愀洀椀氀礀䈀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀夀漀甀䌀愀渀䌀愀渀吀爀甀猀琀吀爀甀猀琀 To䰀漀挀愀氀 advertise please call 01773 549 035 䰀漀挀愀氀䘀愀洀椀氀礀䈀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀夀漀甀

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Do you have plans in place? Have you got a Will, Power of Attorney or Trust in place to protect and look after your loved ones in the future? You can arrange an appointment with us by phone, video call or in person at our offices, with one of your local, legal experts. Our experienced team can help answer your questions to help you get your affairs in order, so you can have peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of in the future.

Services Wills

Local Offices

Probate Power of Attorney Care Fees Trusts

Services From

Mansfield & Sutton-In-Ashfield

£180 + VAT

01623 45 11 11

www.fidler.co.uk

Make your appointment today!

Independent Funeral Service The trained & caring staff offer a personal, professional and friendly service • 24 hour service • Pre-paid funeral plans • Private chapel of rest

www.ggilbertfuneralservice.co.uk 01623 720 101 Nottinghamshire NG17 7BB

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

OTHER SERVICES

A.C.C.E.S.S 2016 Ltd

RECRUITING NOW! A.C.C.E.S.S 2016 Ltd are now recruiting Care Staff! Good rates of pay. Must have own transport.

CARERS ROLE : Availability Morning - 06:45 - 14:30 Availability Afternoon - 14:30 - 22.00 7 days a week on shift patterns. Weekend only work available. Evening flexibility needed. Hours available from: 16-40 hours • Personal Care • Moving and Handling • Specialist Dementia Care • Meal Preparation

• General Household Chores • Companionship • Medication Administration

• Appointment Chaperone • Social Community Outings • Shopping

Call the Team on: 07434 884 161 E: accessltd2016@gmail.com

www.access2016ltd.co.uk Based in Sutton in Ashfield

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SLEY

HERITAGE OF KIRKBY & ANNE

STATUES OF KIRKBY. If you are passing the librar y in Kirkby there are 3 statues engaged in a game of Cricket. Harold Larwood and William Voce, both England players and born locally in Nuncargate, and the Australian Batsman Donald Bradman. Don Bradman 2015 statue Larwood‘s ed in creat been had , Then s. Boye now is what near d place 2002 and his by site new the 2015 and he was joined in companions. two by Sculpted by Neale Andrew, and the later eration Dennis Annand, it was part of the regen and Art. or Kirkby Town Centre mixing History up a kit took men, If your family, not just the and ngs eveni er summ on out went bag and , watch to r gathe weekend’s, a crowd would has Acre y Kirkb . pitch the of sides the by sitting stood on been used for many years, a little hut go would ren Child . board score a with r the corne e, cours golf mini the and play on the grass near the to back ht thoug and back sat dads whilst ds the times they hit the ball into the trees towar tery. old ceme of the Nuncargate, had the field at the side e miners Cricket Players Pub, this was wher Voce. In families played including Larwood and Ashes, 1932-1933 both went to Australia for the g leavin et, Crick in point g turnin a and this was been a lot the tour labeled Bodyline. There has s, this written about the technical side of thing ssed to had an effect on all the players, discu

until 1938, Larwood continued in County Cricket . Living never playing for the national team again small his for ion pass a had he in Nuncargate, rs, often holding and grew vegetables and flowe a wife winning prizes in local annual shows. With pool and and family, he went for a while to Black affected ran a sweet shop, unfortunately this was by rationing. He emigrated to Australia. up again During 1980 both Nuncargate lads, met Portland y Kirkb d visite at the Cricketers, and came and r pape news Chad The club. et Crick ng down took some pictures of the men walki In later ren. child as have would they as lane, the up kept , Todd Enid hter years, Larwood daug area. the with ct conta ground to The statues have cast words on the . In May explain more about the love of the game es in statu the all ed dress ers, bomb 2016 YarnFestival, knitted squares as part of an Art Week g fire to damaged was caused by vandals settin one.

‘Voce 2015 William’ Bill

this day. Harold Lawwood

2015

BEING INTERESTED IN LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY, I HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE ANNESLEY OC HERITAGE EXTRA. COVER LOTS IN AND AROUND, PICTURES OF AND COMMENTS.

ORwhen CALL: 01623 721 12EMAIL: SPOOKYSUE2014@OUTLOOK.COM Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines responding to 905 the Ads

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FULFILLING LIVES AND EMPOWERING MINDS IN AWARD-WINNING CARE HOMES At Milford Care, you can be assured of the Montessori way of life, where we support residents to enjoy meaningful activities that reflect their unique interests and retain independence – whether that be tending to the garden like Titchmarsh or baking a batch of Berry’s finest.

Supporting residents at every step

We also have a 24-hour personalised care service, over 30 years of care home experience and we’re backed by a long string of awards. Give us a call on the number below - we'd love to meet you! "The staff always greet visitors with a smile and a cheery hello and are always interacting with residents to ensure nobody is alone. The home is well equipped for home essentials, care, fun and activities and the cats and chickens are loved by residents too.

Encouraging indepen dence

- Granddaughter of resident

Call us on 0115 968 0706 Email: enquiries@milfordcare.co.uk www.milfordcare.co.uk/hazelgrove Hazelgrove care home, Farley's Lane, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6DY

Passionate about high quality care

Nursing care spots available

14 Don’t forget toCare mention VoiceCare Magazines when Care responding to Care the Ads Dementia Care I Long-term I Nursing I Residential I Respite

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Do you need... Business Cards Flyers Website Logo Workwear Etc... GET IN TOUCH TO FIND OUT MORE!

01773 317 148 hello@artliffdesign.com artliffdesign.com

PC SUPPORT PC SUPPORT RIDDINGS • Problems fixed • Internet setup • Upgrades • Nertworking • Advice • Crashes 3 YEARS WARRANTY ON NEW DESKTOP PCs

CALL OUT SERVICE PROVIDED

“ Any problem just call, maybe I can fix it over the phone”

Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm 01773 609 390 07814 665 143

We accept credit card payments

pcsupportriddings.co.uk To advertise please call 01773 549 035

Food l i a t e &R KIRKBY GOLD CENTRE BUY,SELL,EXCHANGE AND REPAIR GOLD JEWELLERY Competitve rates and best prices paid

10% DISCOUNT IF YOU CUT OUT AND SHOW THIS ADVERT

Also Videos (All formats) transferred to D.V.D etc...

Enquiries@kirkbygold.co.uk www.kirkbygold.co.uk • Tel: 01623 756 816 56,Station Street, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 7AS

FOOD & RETAIL

D.M. FURNISHINGS

5-7 Low Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Notts, NG17 1DH

STAIRLIFTS NOW AVAILABLE

YOUR LOCAL RISE AND RECLINER SPECIALISTS ALL OUR RECLINERS

Are made to measure and made to order and can be delivered direct from our factory within 2 – 6 weeks. Matching sofas and chairs available too. 5 YEAR WARRANTY on all recliners includes mechanisms & motor. ARE YOU VAT EXEMPT? FREE SERVICE OPEN: Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm Call now for your free no Call now. You maybe eligable obligation home design service. for VAT free savings

Wed 9.30am - 1.30pm. Sat 9.00am - 1.00pm. Sunday - Closed

@DMFurnishings Tel:01623 440448

(Next to Sutton Market North car park off Brook Street NG17 1AL – FREE parking for limited time)

WE NOW ALSO SELL BEDS & MATTRESSES

Full range including orthopaedic, memory foam, latex & pocket sprung. Bunk, single, double,kingsize, superking,electric beds. All withfull choice of fabrics.

www.dmfurnishings.co.uk

Please quote THE 50 PLUS VOICE when ringing or bring this advert to get FREE delivery OR FREE arm protectors

COACH TOUR HOLIDAYS

DO OR PIC TO D K U OO P! R

ALL HALF BOARD INCLUDING EXCURSIONS & ENTERTAINMENT! YORK & WHITBY

LYTHAM ST ANNES TINSEL & TURKEY Inn On the Prom Hotel Mon 31st Oct - Fri 4th Nov 5 days • £350

BABBACOMBE TRIBUTE WEEKEND Babbacombe Hotel Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct Local Pick 4 days • £275 Up Points

BABBACOMBE TINSEL & TURKEY

LYTHAM ST ANNES - KITE FESTIVAL Inn on the Prom Hotel Sun 4th - Mon 5th Sept Local Pick 2 Days • £115 Up Points

Queens Hotel Thurs 13th - Fri 14th Oct Local Pick 2 days • £115 Up Points

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS Savoy Hotel Fri 9th - Mon 12th Sept Fri 7th - Mon 10th Oct 4 days • £220

SOUTH DOWNS

Chichester Park Hotel Mon 10th - Fri 14th Oct 5 days • £495

Local Pick Up Points

EASTBOURNE TINSEL & TURKEY Haddon Hall Hotel Mon 31st Oct - Fri 4th Nov 5 days • £375

FOR A 2022 BROCHURE OR TO BOOK: PHONE: 01773 590 808 01246 604 764 or 07483 357 958 Go online WWW.CLAIRSCOACHES.CO.UK

NEW BOOKING OFFICE: Parkvilla,124 Market Street, Clay Cross, Derbyshire S45 9LY

Babbacombe Hotel Mon 14th - Fri 18th Nov 5 Days • £345

WARNER LEISURE

Lakeside Coastal Village Hampshire Mon 21st - Fri 25th Nov 5 Days • £350

MOBILE BOOKING OFFICE LOCATIONS 1st Friday of each month 9.30am - 1pm | Shirebrook market 2nd Tuesday of each month 9am - 1pm | South Normanton Market Place 2nd Friday of each month 9am - 1pm | Ripley Market Place

3rd Thursday of each month 9am - 1pm | Alfreton Severn Square Car Park (Outside B&M) 3rd Friday of each month 9am - 1pm | Sutton-in-Ashfield, Portland Square

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Direct Factory Blinds Ltd

Bespoke blinds, curtains and shutters Free temporary vertical blinds with any shutter order X3 Verticals fitted from £90 X3 Rollers fitted from £120 (Size and fabric restrictions apply)

Services We Offer Blinds • Shutters • Curtains • Trade Direct Factory Blinds is the name you can rely on for made-to-measure

Free Call Ashfield- 0808 155 8256

dfblinds@hotmail.co.uk • www.directfactoryblinds.co.uk our reviews To advertise pleaseRead call 01773 549 035on Yell

FOOD & RETAIL

Slimming World Recipe BLT Salad

Salads don’t need to be boring, or leave you hungry. Give this one a try and you will see!

Method 1. Tip the beans into a large bowl with 350g tomatoes, the onion, sugar snap peas and parsley.

on each side (if using medallions, cook for 2 minutes on each side), or until cooked through. Slice into strips.

2. Put the remaining tomatoes, vinaigrette, 4. Divide the lettuce between 4 plates. Toss the bacon vinegar, mustard powder strips through the bean and garlic into a food mixture, then spoon over processor and whizz until the lettuce and serve. almost smooth. Pour over the bean mixture and toss everything together. 3. Preheat a non-stick griddle pan to hot or your grill to high, then cook the bacon steaks for 3-4 minutes

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Ingredients: 2 x 400g cans white beans, such as cannellini, butter or a mixture, drained and rinsed 400g red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red onion, finely diced 100g sugar snap peas, shredded Small pack fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Serves: 4 Ready in: 20 mins

1 tbsp fat-free vinaigrette 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ¼ tsp mustard powder 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 smoked bacon steaks (or 12 smoked bacon medallions), visible fat removed 4 baby gem lettuces, leaves separated

Syns per serving: Free

ONE STOP PARTY SHOP The Biggest Choice of Balloons and Party Items in Mansfield! A party simply isn’t a PARTY unless you’ve visited One Stop Party Shop for ALL your party needs! BIRTHDAYS - WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES - NEW BABIES HEN NIGHT - BABY SHOWER WHY NOT MAKE IT PERSONAL?

Our personalised balloons are all hand drawn by our talented artists! They are very popular so make sure you order as early as possible to avoid disappointment

gate Lane, Mansfield NG18

One Stop Party Shop, 108 New

1JN

FOR ALL YOUR BAKING NEEDS VISIT OUR SISTER STORE...

Cottage Cake Craft Mansfield’s Original Cake Decorating Shop

Cake tin & cake stand hire Cake toppers for every occasion Flower sprays & sugar flowers Edible printing

10 Queen Street,

mansfieldparty.co.uk Mansfield NG18 1JN T: 01623 654 433 E: info@ mansfield party Tel: 01623 653533 .com www.mansfieldparty.weebly

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

FOOD & RETAIL

BOOK NOW

ECEMB

-D

· 25 -

MISS OUR

OPEN DAYS

PTEM S E DON’T B

YOUR DRE AM WEDDING IN THE HE ART OF THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE Set in the foothills of the Peak District on the picturesque 180 acre golf course and surrounded by green fields and wildflower meadows, this beautiful venue will have you and your guests feeling a million miles away from the rest of the world. We invite you to enjoy every moment of your special day here. Your experienced, passionate and dedicated wedding co-ordinator will ensure all aspects of your wedding are as perfect as you’ve dreamed. Say ‘I do’ in your chosen ceremony space and dine and celebrate in our fabulous Amber Suite and adjoining atrium. And for the perfect romantic retreat after the magic of the day, spend the night in one of our beautifully appointed bedrooms or cottages.

BOOK BEFORE 31ST DECEMBER 2022 TO UPGRADE YOUR DRINKS PACKAGE

WORTH UP TO QUOTE: YOURDREAMWEDDING

£840

OUR WEDDING TEAM WOULD LOVE TO SHOW YOU AROUND

01332 780838 weddi ng s @hors l eyl odg e . c o. uk | hors l eylodge .co.uk HO R S LE Y LO DGE , HO R SL E Y LO D G E D R I V E , S MA LLE Y MI LL ROA D, H OR S L E Y, D ER BYS H IR E , D E2 1 5 B L W E D D I N G P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y C H R I S S M I T H P H OTO S . C O . U K

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

FOOD & RETAIL

Bathroom and Kitchen Warehouse MODERN DESIGNS & FULLY FITTED

BESPOKE SERVICE

From supply only to full installation we offer the full package. Our experienced and knowledgeable design teams are here for you, offering a full, free of charge planning and design service. If you’re after a bathroom or kitchen we are serious about creating the best design possible to suit your budget.

Planning & Designing

Plumbing

Tiling

Joinery

Plastering

Decorating

Electrics

Waste Disposal

Why not see if we can save you the VAT on your brand new Wet Room / Walk in bathroom

PHONE: 01909 500130

EMAIL: admin.bathroomwh@btconnect.com 20

FIND OUR SHOWROOM Bathroom & Kitchen Warehouse, 50 Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, S80 1LA

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Ground Floor, Multi-Story Car Park, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QR

01246 559331 WORKSHOP SERVICE

FOOD & RETAIL

CHESTERFIELD SHOPMOBILITY LTD

(BREAKDOWN & REPAIR) OUR BREAKDOWN AND REPAIR SERVICE IS FOR ANYONE WITH THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT If you have a problem with your scooter or wheelchair, it has broken down or has a puncture, we provide a collection and delivery service from wherever you are and we offer a replacement whilst we look at your equipment. SCOOTER AND WHEELCHAIR SERVICE Our Scooter and Wheelchair service comprises of a 30 point health check We can also test your batteries and charger to check if they may need replacing. If you do require new batteries you can order these from Chesterfield Shopmobility. We’ll let you know how much the parts cost and then just let us know if would like us to order the parts. We also provide a Portable Appliance Testing on your Battery charger and also a Battery charger test to see if your charger is charging correctly. If you require a new battery charger you can order one at Chesterfield Shopmobility.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 4.30pm Saturday: 10.30am To advertise please call 01773 549 035 – 3.00pm

FOOD & RETAIL

K & A Cox Ltd Blinds and Curtains 01773 712888 sales@kacox.co.u K & A Cox Ltd (locally known as Cox’s) is a family business, dating back to 1949. Cox’s started from a front room on Ray Street, Heanor by Kitch and Alice Cox, and was continued by successive generations until 2019, when the business was taken over by Adam Dewsbury on the retirement of the last of the Cox’s family.

We use all the top fabric suppliers

including Prestigious Textiles, Tailored blinds & curtains Ashley Wilde, Harlequin, Voyage and Beaumont Textiles.

All our products are FREE HOME SURVEY & QUOTATION the highest standards

We moved to our current premises in July 2006, after being at Ray St for 57 years. The Langley Mill showroom offers off street parking, a larger workroom and a bright display area.

made to with all Curtains and Roman Blinds being made on site at our Langley Mill premises.

As well as providing the day-today blinds and curtains, we also provide tailored solutions for those not so straight forward windows Our aim is to provide quality products at an i.e. angled, triangular, circular, affordable price, with excellent customer and other shaped windows. Whether that Choose your new blinds & curtains from the comfort of be shaped blinds or tailored curtain or service. your own home with our free home survey or visit We supply all types of Blinds including voile solutions.

ourVenetian, showroom (Just 2Romans, mins from IKEA) Meeting the customer’s needs is extremely Wooden, Rollers, Verticals and Perfect Fit, as well as Roman important to us Blinds and Curtains. 01773 712888

sales@kacox.co.uk kacox.co.uk

Tailored blinds & curtains FREE HOME SURVEY & QUOTATION

Choose your new blinds & curtains from the comfort of your own home with our free home survey or visit our showroom (Just 2 mins from IKEA)

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

FOOD & RETAIL

Colemans Est 1982

uk kacox.co.uk

KITCHENS AND BEDROOMSLTD

Colemans have been manufacturing bespoke kitchen and bedroom furniture for over 37 years. We are a family run business with a belief in great quality products and service at sensible prices. All our products are built specifically for you and your needs, we can manufacture in any colour and style your heart desires. With Colemans the possibilities are endless.

PET SERVICES

Visit our showroom just off the A38 178 Victoria Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8AT Tel: 01623 751239 ǁ Web: colemanskitchensandbedrooms.co.uk

Pets

Qualified Trainer

With 30 years experience, qualifica�ons in Pet First Aid, canine behaviour and as an approved trainer for the IMDT, I offer science based force free training, from basic puppy lessons to dealing with more complex behaviour issues. If you are struggling call me to discuss a one to stru one assessment for your individual needs. I also offer Dog Walking, Pet and House Si�ng and Pet Taxi services.

Call Sco� on 07929 208507

sco�@ssw.training @sswpets

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

www.ssw.training

sit_stay_walkies

PetSsw

FOOD & RETAIL

Vintage Rambles ay with raFif llakee nda aB

We’re back at Homesford for our third and final walk in this series. I hope you are enjoying it as much as we have! This month the walk was done without our four-legged friends due to the heatwave. So don’t worry that they are not in the pics. They will be back soon (weather permitting!) I have put these walks together as a series as the walk from last month can be combined with the walk from this month to make a 6-mile, figure of eight walk, if you like something a little more taxing. I hope you manage to enjoy the weather, we’ll be back to grumbling about the rain soon!

3 MILE CIRCULAR WALK FROM HOMESFORD TEA ROOMS, ON THE A6 NEAR WHATSTANDWELL A nice short but fun packed walk for you and your dog! There are some uphill sections on this walk so should it take around 1½ hours to complete. There is a range of terrain, which can be muddy and uneven, although unlikely during a heatwave! There are also a few sections of road, so take plenty of care and make sure you wear appropriate footwear.

START: HOMESFORD TEA ROOMS A6, WHATSTANDWELL, DE4 5HJ 1.

Stand, facing the road, with your back to the tea rooms and turn left to continue along the main road. After a short distance turn left, pass by a metal gate to continue downhill along a tarmac lane and signposted footpath.

Sponsored by

At the bottom of the hill follow the lane around to the left and pass underneath a railway bridge. Immediately after the bridge keep to the right and follow a footpath to climb some steps and cross over a river bridge.

Mon to Fri – 9am – 4.30pm

Sat – 8:30am – 12pm

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads Seals Fodder Room, The Mill, High Street, Swanwick, Derbyshire

Immediately after the river bridge turn left to follow the footpath and continue until reaching a T junction of paths. Turn right along the first footpath signposted for ‘Holloway’. After a short distance you will pass another signpost for Ambergate on your left. Continue straight ahead, now going downhill until this path merges with another.

Now continue for some distance with a canal on your left and just prior to passing under a bridge turn right and up some steps.

At the top of the steps pass through a wooden gate and then turn sharp left to pass over the canal. Continue straight ahead along a tarmac lane.

After a short distance cross straight over a road and continue along a lane into some trees. Eventually the lane becomes a footpath. Continue straight ahead climbing uphill for a long distance, when the path splits, continue right and then pass through a wooden gate.

Now continue with a wooden fence and views to your right. After some distance pass through a 2nd wooden gate and then pass through a gap onto a road.

Turn right along the road and ignore the first signposted footpath on your right. Continue straight ahead passing a bus stop and then when the road bends around to the right, turn right through a gap in a stone wall and onto a signposted footpath.

Continue downhill through a field staying close to the trees and bushes on your left. At the bottom of the field continue straight ahead to pass into some trees.

10.

Continue along the path downhill and then pass through a gap in a fence. Continue straight ahead and pass through 2 metal gates. Upon reaching a road, cross straight over the road and continue downhill along the footpath.

11.

Eventually the path begins to level out and curl around to the left. Look out for a footpath with a footbridge going off to the right. Take this path, cross over the footbridge and then at a T junction of paths turn right along a path signposted for’ Cromford’.

12.

Continue along this path with a canal on your right for a long distance and then pass through a long tunnel. Immediately after the tunnel turn left along a footpath signposted for ‘Homesford’.

13.

Continue along this path crossing over a river bridge, down some steps, and then underneath a railway bridge. Follow the tarmac lane back to the main road and then turn right along the road back to the tea rooms.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines Ltd 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.

Call us on 01773 602 466

www.sealsfodder.co.uk

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

FOOD & RETAIL

Homes fo Tea Ro rd oms dwell Whatstan

Cromford Canal gh Hi ak n Pe ctio n u J

Cro mfo rd

INSERT HEADER COPY

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

HEALTH & BEAUTY

THE FOOT LADY

Mobile Foot Health Specialist ANNA WILSON B.Sc Hons, MAFHP, MCFHP

& h t l a e H y t u a e B

£20

app per oint men t

• Ingrowing / Thick Nails • Fungal Nail Infections • Corn Removal • Hard Skin Reduction • Athlete’s Foot • Fully Insured and DBS Checked Professional treatment for those with Diabetes, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis & the “High Risk” Foot.

For appointments, call Anna on:

0779 862 3109 Are you thinking about replacing your current dentures? Lets work together to make the dentures you want! New affordable dentures Denture repairs Denture relines to improve the fit of a loose fitting denture • EXCLUSIVE VOICE READER OFFER • £20 off a new set of dentures with this advert We have in place and follow strict protocols to keep patients and staff safe during the Covid19 pandemic Overseeing the construction of your dentures from start to finish...

5 Elm Tree Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG182HD T: 01623 628152 E: elmtreedentureclinic@hotmail.com To advertise please call 01773 549 035

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Riddings PHARMACY ABOUT RIDDINGS PHARMACY Moh Dara, Pharmacist, took over running Riddings Pharmacy back in 2016. Moh has over 27 years’ experience working as a pharmacist, having spent many years working within Poole and Bournemouth. In 2016, Moh made the move to Riddings. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength, offering more and more services for problems such as UTI’s, ear infections, infected insect bites, impetigo, erectile dysfunction, etc. Moh works alongside a great team at Riddings Pharmacy. So, when a new exciting opportunity came his way, he jumped at the chance. Laura, a highly qualified technician with many years of experience working in community pharmacy, expressed an interest to widen her knowledge by undertaking Ear Mircosuction training, so off to London she went to get the relevant training.

must be used for a minimum of five to seven days prior to treatment. If you feel your ears are blocked, and would like them to be checked, pop along to Riddings Pharmacy. Here, they will do a free of charge check and Laura will advise if there is any wax removal required and then perform a clinical check to see if the service is suitable for you. Before Ear Mircosuction treatment can be carried out, you need to apply olive oil, at home, to the affected ear twice a day, to soften any wax. On arrival for your microsuction appointment, Laura will complete some paperwork with you and perform a physical check of your ear(s) to rule out any infection and/or swollen glands. Then, on completion of the treatment, you will receive after-care information and will be informed about the free six-monthly check-up.

What is Ear Mircosuction and how does it work? Ear Microsuction ear wax removal, unlike traditional ear syringing, uses gentle suction to dislodge and get wax out of your ears. Olive oil

Riddings Pharmacy, 31 Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LU 28

Tel: 01773 606222

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

FOOD & RETAIL

Riddings PHARMACY FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY SERVICE Our dispensing services include while-you-wait, collection & FREE DELIVERY options.

Here at the pharmacy, under NHS services, we can NOW treat the following conditions without your doctor’s referral:

Urinary tract infection in females (UTI), Infected insect bites, Infected Eczema, Impetigo

NEW SERVICE:

Ear Syringing (Microsuction) Special offer both ears £50.00 ARE YOU SUFFERING AND NEED HELP WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? Acid reflux • Back pain • Ear infections • ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION • Hives • Migraine • Period delay • Period pain • Throat infections If so, our pharmacist provides private face to face or telephone consultation service and, if needed, can supply prescription medicines.

WE ARE SPECIALISED IN CARE,TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Arthritis • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) • Celiac & Crohn’s Fatigue and weaknesses • Recurrent UTI • Diabetes • Asthma and COPD

Free BP monitoring and inhalers technique demonstration Stockist of: Pharmanord vitamins • Optibac probiotics • CBD Products Avogel herbal remedies • BP monitors • Thermometers • Oximeters

Mention VOICE MAGAZINES and get 10% DISCOUNT on any shop purchases. Riddings Pharmacy, 31 Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LU

Tel: 01773 606222

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Sue’s Maintenance Services 1st Class HandyWoman

All work undertaken with great care & due diligence • Bathroom fitting • Plumbing • Laminate Flooring • Tiling • Painting • Flat Pack Furniture Assembly • Any Small Jobs

Now try the woman that CAN

01773 442 815

Before:

07971 774 701

Before:

www.fixitsue.com • email: enquiries@fixitsue.com

After:

Before:

After:

Elliott: 07832 940 252 elliott@deluxewindowcleaning.co.uk www.deluxewindowcleaning.co.uk

Reputable & Reliable Family Run Business Est 1986 WE WILL BEAT ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUALITY GARAGE DOOR QUOTE ®

A TRUSTED ROCKDOOR ENTRANCE DOOR INSTALLER

SUMMER

PROMOTION

UP TO 30% OFF RRP ON ANY GARAGE DOOR

GARAGE DOORS FROM £785 INC VAT (SUPPLY ONLY)

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME SURVEY

KIRKBY: (01623 572 744) 30

Find us on

www.jbdoors.co.uk

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Quality made-to-measure fitted wardrobes

- 100’s of designs - Free design & quote - 10 year guarantee - Family business over 20 years - We only use our own fitters - Honest pricing policy - All made in-house - Fit within 3 weeks of order - Installation within 1 day Book your free design visit now

0115 975 6633 - wardrobesonline.co.uk Sliding Door Wardrobes & Bedroom Furniture showroom: To Factory advertise please Southglade call 01773 Business 549 035 Park, off Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 9RA 31

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

&D S

Rooﬁng & Dry Verge Specialists

NEW ROOFS RUBBER ROOFS FASCIAS & SOFFITS CHIMNEYS RIDGE TILES     

FLAT ROOFS ROOF REPAIRS DRY VERGE SYSTEMS GUTTERS & DOWNPIPES CLADDING ALL WORK IS

Suitable for Both New Build and Refurbished Projects

GUARANTEED!

No deposit required No payment un�l work ﬁnished & sa�sﬁed Local family run business & fully insured References available We guarantee to beat any wri�en quote

Please call FREEPHONE 0800 747 1902 or 01623 859932 for a no obliga�on quote Unit F2, Concept 360, Chadburn House, Weighbridge Road, Mansﬁeld. NG18 1AH

BEFORE

Untitled-1 1

AFTER

08/06/2022 09:31:35

Book Review

Luckenbooth, it has to be said, is a very strange book, not your normal summer holiday read, but if you’re looking for something more than a bit dark and decidedly different, this could be worth a punt. 10 Luckenbooth Close Edinburgh has descended from its heyday as a fine residence to a series of seedy squats. But its walls reveal many histories, starting with the arrival of the devil’s daughter, a curse on the building and the impact it has on the lives of the people on its nine floors over the same number of decades. It’s a genuinely original bit of writing from Jenni Fagan, definitely gothic and very punchily written. Don’t say you haven’t been warned At the other end of the summer reading spectrum is Still Life from Sarah Winman, a warm and light story set in Florence and London full of well-drawn attractive characters, sunshine and light and art and history and the Italian countryside. It’s a generous tale of how lives can be changed and poetic and it’s thoughtful and funny at the same time. As they say, different strokes for different folks

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Living Made Easy with Bathroom Adaptations Family-run business established 20 years

Workmanship Lifetime Guarantee Walk-in showers Walk-in baths Anti-slip ﬂooring Custom made for people with mobility issues Beautiful bathroom designs Free CAD drawing on every enquiry Wall panelling options

Concessions for over 60’s, Derbyshire Gold Card members and NHS T&Cs: † Calls to our 0800 0855 518 number are free from all UK based landlines & mobiles.

Call freephone† 0800 08 555 18 Or book online: To advertise please call 01773 549 035

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Joke Time! I like a joke as much as the next person but I have real difficulty telling them! Either I forget the punchline, miss a vital something, or…as my other half repeatedly says, I meander all over the place and end up telling a “mini-story” instead of a quick joke! But where do jokes come from? I thought I’d do some digging to see if I could find a plausible origin story. Turns out there isn’t one – what a surprise. If you think about it though, jokes must have always been around in both a physical, slapstick, falling over AND in the verbal, play on words sense. I say this because I bet humans have always needed to laugh at each other – it seems to be a default, we laugh at ourselves, and we laugh at others, don’t we? When it comes to looking at recorded jokes, Wikipedia shares the following with us: The oldest identified joke is an ancient Sumerian proverb from 1900 BC containing toilet humour: “Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.” Its records were dated to the Old Babylonian period, and the joke may go as far back as 2300 BC. The second oldest joke found on the Westcar Papyrus and believed to be about Sneferu was from Ancient Egypt circa 1600 BC: “How do you entertain a bored pharaoh? You sail a boatload of young women dressed only in fishing nets down the Nile and urge the pharaoh to go catch a fish.” Isn’t it nice to know that toilet humour and sex were the subjects of “jokes” dating back thousands of years? Some things never change.

My “research” then moved to look for the world’s funniest joke, and I discovered that good old Reader’s Digest has an article called… The 100 Funniest Jokes from the Last 100 Years. Here are a few I picked out. Why don’t pirates take a shower before they walk the plank? They just wash up on shore. Two Hollywood stars ran into each other at the door of their psychiatrist’s office. “Hello, there,” said one. “Are you coming or going?” “If I knew that,” said the other, “I wouldn’t be here.” “My son had to give up his career because of fallen arches.” “He’s an athlete?” “No—an architect.” These give you an indication of the quality (or not) of the remaining 97 puns. Personally, I think the Ancient Egyptian one is funnier, but then again, I’m not a joke connoisseur! Perhaps Reader’s Digest should be advised to steer clear of the humour business. I’ll finish by asking you, the readers if you have a favourite joke? I’m not sure I do, and yet I came across this one whilst writing this article, and it did make me laugh… simplicity and a play on words. “ I went to the zoo the other day, there was only one dog in it, it was a shitzu.”

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. Don’t forget mention Voice Magazines responding to the Ads To find out more visit to www.landgassociates.co.uk or contactwhen Laura on 07736 351 341

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Conservatory Roof Upgrades & Repairs After No Flame No Trouble Extensions No Seals Garages Easy Installation Verandas

Smart Glass Roof

Before

Porches

15 year old Polycarbonate roof

Dormas

No Flame No Trouble No Seals FULL CONSERVATORY VALET ALSO AVAILABLE

Easy Installation

20 YEAR GUARANTEE 50 YEAR LIFE EXPECTANCY

Tel: 0115 9440 530

Mob: 07770 270 364 www.canterburyroofingsystems.co.uk canterburyroofingsystems@gmail.com To advertise please call 01773 549 035

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

From

Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space. Our expert local installers will fit your new door and they’ll take away the old one too, so there’s no mess.

£895

Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up FREE of charge.

for a fully fitted electric garage door.

CALL US TODAY ON:

01623 240 375 MOBILE:

07537 149 128 *Offer valid for openings up to 2.4m wide & including 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

No Problem

No Call Out Charge

FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING REQUIREMENTS • • • • • •

New Roofs Re Roofs Roof Repairs Lead Work Guttering Free Quotations

BEFORE

AFTER

Gutters Cleared We remove leaves - moss - grass - growth & debris

Photos

Before & After We do a camera survey first Go High 4 Storeys, Commercial, Schools, Hotels & Industrial

10m

Damp & Mould Can be caused by blocked gutters

Weight & Damage Up to 50kg of debris straining your gutters

Call: 07842

604 157

Email: d.shawroofing@outlook.com

Get an instant price

01623 333 068

Reviews 15000 + Review

4.96 Excellent

or online gutterpro.co.uk

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SUMMER PACKAGE DEAL

KIMBERLEY Fireplaces Ltd

A COMPLETE LOOK FOR

£2,499.00

S EEP SW ALL Y E C MN NG 8 CHI RVICI 378O! E S 8 & 3 F 5 9 E IN 011 R MOR FO

INCLUDING FITTING

WHAT YOU WILL GET: • Choice of 2 EcoDesign Approved 5kw Multifuel Stoves

• 316 flexible flue liner & pot hanging cowl

• Front and Inner hearths with choices in various materials and colours

• A paintable cement board chamber • A non-combusible beam in choice of finishes

• Stove pipe & register plate • Waste removal • CO2 alarm • Installation, Commissioning & HETAS certification

£2,499.00 BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

www.kimberley-fires-stoves.co.uk • kimberleyfireplacesandstoves@mail.com Please contact us for a FREE no obligation home visit

0115 938 3788

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

Pitcherwits

Pitcherwits® are crossword puzzles where some of the clues are in pictures. Sound easy? It’s not called “Pit-your-wits” for nothing!

The mixture of cryptic and picture clues, combined with Professor Rebus’ unique sense of humour, will keep you entertained for hours.

Across

In a bobsleigh there’s an old Indian governor (5)

Gelatine (not laced with gin) to fill with joy (5)

10 Understood to be wrapped up in the attic (5) 12 ‘A port in a storm’ painting style (2,3) Down 2

Plant to beat about the bush, right? (5)

Go off analogy that could suggest an antelope (5)

11 Unshackled, so leads off jerkily with a large amount (5) 13 Sets a kind of item of worth (5)

Across

Down

Toxic antigens act in giving her a role, say (7,1,3)

Attempt to cap column with fruit tree (7,4)

Add horn to the mix in S Wales (7)

Bit defensive in America? Good for 5-aside perhaps? (3,8)

14 Elates with tips on how to avoid ‘flu (7)

Keeps going round like an eye socket? (7)

15 Bash rather dank matinee performance (4,1,4,2)

Offside rule becomes extinct (4,3)

ANSWERS FOR LAST MONTHS PITHERWITS Across: 1 Donor cards, 7 Tight, 8 Onion, 9 Mother in law, 11 In amazement, 14 Email, 15 Optic, 16 Cold creams. Down: 1 Datum lines, 2 Night, 3 Rut, 4 Atomise, 5 Drill, 6 In two ticks, 10 Emailed, 12 Alamo, 13 Extra, 15 Our.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

and Guess the words rd! ! o w s s o r c Fill in the

This puzzles has been devised by the brilliant Professor Rebus. For more of his puzzles visit www.pitcherwits.co.uk

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

& basin with every bathroom COVID-19 order - SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES

COVID-19 - SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES FREE*

Mirrored cabinet or high raised toilet with any full bathroom installation

roblem? – we can help roblem? – we can help • Disabled Facilities Grants

and baths | 9.19/10 panelling and baths ty fl ooring panelling seats & raised toilets ty flooring seats & raised toilets

• Discounts for over Grants 60s and Disabled Facilities EX Service personnel • Discounts for over 60s and • Charity work and grants EX Service personnel • Charity work and grants

Bathing aaproblem? We –can Bathing wehelp can help 02382 problem? 543308

ce and e and ce e • Wet • Grab rails,Grants shower • Wet rooms ons.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk rooms • Disabled Facilities

02382 543308

seats

pply, visitinour website for more details. ons.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk • Walk showers and baths • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms pply, visit our website for more details. • Waterproof wall panelling • Discounts for over 60s, SSAFA and

& raised toilets • Walk in showers and baths Zeropersonnel VAT on disabled • Slip resistant safetywall flooring • Waterproof panelling EX•Service 03/11/2020 08:04 • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets bathrooms 03/11/2020 08:04 • Slip resistant • Automatic bidet loossafety flooring • Discounts for over 60s • Established familybidet business • Automatic loos SSAFA and Ex Service • Established family business COVID-19 - SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES personnel Now taking orders for pre-Christmas • Disabled Facilities Grants fittings Call for friendly advice and free survey and quote

Call for our friendly advice, free survey and quote 01823 729564

Showroom open 7 days, Blackdown Garden Centre, Hockholler West Buckland TA21 9HY 01823 661910

01623 595335

info@ahminstallations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk

* Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more information.

info@ahminstallations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk

Wellington 145 x 215 Sept.indd 1

Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more details.

19/09/2020 13:29

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FIRST 4 FASCIAS Bargeboard Verge 01623•459891 • Cladding •Fascias Fascias • Repair Work • Soffit Undertaken • Guttering

First• Dry

07738 227029 - 07921 081676 www.first4fascias.co.uk

Spring into Summer! Free guttering and downpipes with all fascia and soffit orders!

Please call to arrange a FREE, no obligation quotation and survey

Discount for OAP’s Call Justin on Tel : 01623 459 891 Mob : 07921 08 16 76

First AVVM0537 (First 4 Fascias Q Advert).indd 1

06/05/2016 19

Fascias

• Misted Glass Units • Broken Locks/Handles • Faulty Hinges • Composite Doors • Conservatories • • UPVC doors and windows

WE REPAIR OR REPLACE!

Call us today on: 0115 Email:

8377229

Prices from

£35 plus VAT

Fascias - Soffits

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ROOFING

FASCIAS-SOFFITSGUTTERING-SPECIALIST

We are a small family business who offer many roofing related services Friendly and professional team with 35 years of experience Please call us for a FREE quotation

01773 848477 www.countymcandrewsroofing.co.uk

➤Fascia & Soffits Replacements ➤Vast Range Of Colours & Styles ➤Dry Verge-Covers ➤Shiplap Cladding ➤Concrete Gutter Replacements ➤All Maintenance Work Undertaken

Tel: 01773 848340 info@familiarfascias.co.uk www.familiarfascias.co.uk

SUDOKU #25

Fill in all the numbers! This is a sudoku 1 square grid 81 cells 9 3x3 blocks

1 simple rule: Use all the numbers 1-9, with no duplicates allowed, in any row, column, or block. This puzzles has been devised by the brilliant Professor Rebus. For more of his puzzles visit www.pitcherwits.co.uk

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

GARDENS

Does your Septic Tank need checking? 01773 767 612

Our experienced local team can drop by for a ‘lift the lid’ type survey and discuss your specific situation.

The MPC Services team are here to help make sure that your sewage system is working well, properly maintained, up to date with the latest compliance regulations, working quietly and energy efficient. We can provide you with competitive pricing for your scheduled de-sludging, tank emptying, annual maintenance and repairs to help make sure that you are getting good value for money.

Ask us about:

MPC Services (UK) Ltd

 Annual maintenance, call-outs or repairs

1 Heanor Gate Rd, Derbyshire, DE75 7RJ

� Tank emptying

enquiries@mpcservices.co.uk www.mpcservices.co.uk

� Any bad smells, noises or other sewage issues � Property transactions & compliance

Company Reg No. 0608117

A Lawn for Summer

WHY NOT SIT BACK, RELAX, LET ENVI LAWNS DO THE WORK! No more muddy paw/foot prints!

PLEASE SEE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR OUR 5* REVIEWS

Child and pet friendly Low maintenance BEFORE

AFTER

No watering No more lawn mowing UV stabilised No weeding Ideal for shaded areas No more soggy garden

BEFORE

AFTER

Ye a ara r nte e

Most lawns finished in 2 days

over 15 years experience. Call the experts:

E 42

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Gardener 0115 9633104 | Tree Surgery 07736 856 849

GARDENS

TREE HUGGER & SON (TREE)

Tree Hugger & Son Tree Services Ltd | www.tree-hugger.co.uk

TREE HUGGER & SON (HEDGE)

Gardener 0115 9633104 | Tree Surgery 07736 856 849 Tree Hugger & Son Tree Services Ltd | www.tree-hugger.co.uk

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

4.9/5 Rating

GARDENS

In Praise of the Peak’s Starlings It is always a worry when a one-time commonplace bird suddenly drops in numbers and appears to be on a long-term downward slide. This was indeed how things seemed for the starling which was once one of our most familiar birds but for some time appeared to be joining a long list of formerly ‘common or garden’ birds but which was becoming fewer and fewer in number each year. Various theories were put forwards as to the cause of the decline, but it seemed that factors like, the drying up of wetland habitats in upland moors and bogs for example, were a problem. In summer, in places like the Peak District, post-breeding flocks of starlings gather with local birds boosted by immigrants from the continent until, by the autumn into mid-winter, they grow into the now famous ‘murmurations’. These are such as at Stony Middleton where over a million birds may flock together in the late afternoon to roost overnight. However, in the mid to late summer they will have moved onto upland pastures, moors, and bogs where they habitually gorge on the vast numbers of emerging craneflies (daddy-long-legs) whose leather-jacket larvae thrive in damp turf. Longterm drying of the moors has meant fewer craneflies and hence it seemed, less starlings. I wonder if rewetting the great peat-bogs is now helping the starling to recover.

a simple pale buff. These are highly gregarious birds with a good level of intelligence and complex behaviours. They are excellent mimics and often make calls and snippets of songs pinched from other species that they have been mixing with. Indeed, you can tell where your birds have come from by their calls. I have heard very passable renditions of for instance green woodpecker, curlew, golden plover, redshank, and lapwing. For the latter species, I assume the starlings had been feeding on a wetland or coastal area. These beautiful birds are deeply embedded in our culture. In Russia for example, the return of the starlings in spring is awaited much as we anticipate the swallow, swift, and house martin. As often the case with such distinct and interesting birds, local people have developed numerous common ‘folk’ names for the starling over the centuries. As documented by Mark Cocker and Richard Mabey in their seminal ‘Birds Britannica’, these names vary from Starnel in the English Midlands, to Shepster, Sheppy, Shebster, Shep, Stinker, Shitlegs (Northern England of course), Scootie, Stirling, Stirlin, and Stirleen. Anyway, whatever we choose to call them it is wonderful to have them back again.

Now, whatever the reason, it does seem that there is a recovery happening. Where I live for instance, the starlings are nesting in my neighbour’s roof where a ridge-tile has slipped. The numbers visiting my bird feeders have risen dramatically, and the starlings also love to bathe in the pond or the birdbath. They really cannot resist an offering of dried mealworms, and at times, I have up to twenty or so birds now mixing adults, with their typically splendid plumage of myriad colours, and the youngsters which are

Professor Ian D. Rotherham, researcher, writer, broadcaster on wildlife and environmental issues in the Peak District and elsewhere, is contactable on info@hallamec.plus.com. Follow his website www.ukeconet.org, blog ianswalkonthewildside, Twitter @IanThewildside 44 Don’t forget to mention Voice &Magazines when responding to the Ads

GARDENS

A garden room isn’t just a room in your garden…

The Perfect Escape. Holiday at home...

it’s a room that adds value to your life, and your home. With 20 years experience in designing, manufacturing and installing garden buildings throughout the UK you can trust that Cabin Master will deliver you The Perfect Space for your garden, such as a Garden Office, Gym, Mancave, Garden Bar, Entertaining Space or Spare Room.

with a BBQ cabin. It can become the heart and soul of your garden. Our trademarked sloping wall design not only gives the cabins an unmistakable silhouette, it also makes them very comfortable and enables you to sit back and relax whilst enjoying countless days and nights with your favourite people.

Free Site Surveys

Free Design Service

www.cabinmaster.co.uk www.arcticcabins.co.uk Call: 0115 932 8888

No Obligation Quotes

Flexible Finance Available

Visit Our Open Air Cabin Master Village With 255 Stunning Buildings On Display Next To The Toton Tram Station Opening times: Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm The Rose Gardens, 251 Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7JA.

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

GARDENS

Gardener’s Calendar

It’s probably been a decent year for strawberries, lots of warmth and sunshine but by August you can think about propagating for next year

Strawberry runners are offshoots which obviously grow from the main plant. Fill smallish, (about 3 inch) pots with compost and push the runners into the mix, pegging them down so they don’t pop out – a bit of wire will do. Keep well-watered and cut from the parent plant when they have developed roots. Hey presto. A new strawberry plant. Lavenders should be pruned once they’ve flowered and gone over and before they go to seed. You’ll want to keep a nice overall shape but don’t cut into old wood as that will probably kill the plant off and also don’t cut off any new young shoots as they’ll have a couple of inches growth in them before winter and will give a good start for next year.

Top Tip:

Camellias need to be well watered now as do rhododendrons as this is when they are starting to form next year’s buds.

If you pinch out the growing tips in your chrysanths you’ll get more flowers later. And stake your dahlias to stop them being damaged in early autumn winds.

Four Winds Landscaping

DRB

Waste Recycling

Local family run business providing a friendl y reliable friendly reliab le service that guarantees quality. quality Fully insured and with years of experience, experience we provide a wide range of landscaping and garden maintenance services for ties everything from both domestic and commercial proper ties, cutting grass or removing trees to landscaping large building projects.

OBLIGATION quote We offer a FREE NO

ser vice!

GROUNDS MAINTANENCE: • Lawn Mowing • Cutting Banks • • Edging & Strimming • Lawn Care • • Bed Planting • Weed Control • • Tree Surgery • Stump Removal • • Hedge Cutting, Reduction & Removal • LANDSCAPING: • Driveways • Patios • Pathways • Fencing • • Sleeper Beds • Turfing • Planting • Ponds

T: 07506 797 978 or E: fourwindslandscapes@gmail.com

For more info .

Household, garden, general building and waste metal removal. Household clearance and removals. Cost effective alternative to skip hire.

Household Waste

Metal Waste

Clearance & Removals

Garden Waste

Call Dale on

07581 450572 Licensed Waste Carrier

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads AVVM0862 (Dale Beuford Waste Recycling Q Advert).indd 1

20/01/2017 05

GARDENS

WE’REO HERE T

help

01623 782 789 www.hopkins-solicitors.co.uk

Stay safe during your summer holidays If you have an accident while on holiday and you intend to file a compensation claim, it’s important to document everything while you are still abroad: 1. Gather evidence about what caused the accident: photos of the scene, the injury and witness contact details 2. Get a medical report from a local GP or hospital

3. Call your holiday rep, ask tell them to file an accident report and to post you a copy 4. Once you are home visit your own GP 5. Contact your holiday insurer to report what happened.

Hopkins Solicitors offers a FREE face-to-face consultation with an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor. We want to hear your story and then help you discover if you have enough evidence for successful compensation claim. We are proud to say our Personal Injury Team holds one of the highest client satisfaction rates in the country. You will never feel like a number on a file. Book your consultation today.

To advertise please call 01773 549 035

GARDENS

Don’t forget to mention Voice Magazines when responding to the Ads

Voice Magazines - Kirkby-in-Ashfield & Annesley Edition - August 2022

Articles inside

Pets