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What a year it has been! First we had the Queens Diamond Jubilee followed by the Olympics & Paralympics where team GB did us proud and our nation came together for a tremendous display of national pride. The glow from the “Jubilympics” should keep us all warm as winter takes hold. Now as we settle down and prepare for Christmas and the year ahead, The Dales Directory hope to provide you with lots of great features and puzzles to keep you occupied over the winter season. With all the controversy over the recent new recycling bins, we've published a very useful article about Composting for Beginners for those that would like to have a go. There are two interesting articles about your Home Security and another one about the lovely Willersley Castle Hotel in Cromford. If you’re out and about over the Christmas & New year Holiday and have been celebrating a bit too enthusiastically you may find the advice on Tips for Copying with a Hangover useful! There’s also some sensible advice from The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) about not getting into debt this Christmas. The CAB help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. I love to get out walking whenever I can, and I intend to do lots of miles over the Christmas period. If you’re a keen walker and need some inspiration why not try one of the many walks that Angela Clarke from Peak Walker has put together for us. Let me take this opportunity to wish all my readers and their families a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

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I’m not quite sure this is wha t ’60s fe m inists ha d in m ind. Due to a ne w e qua lity la w tha t com e s into pla y in De ce m be r, m a ny wo m e n fa ce huge ca r insura nce hike s, som e a s high a s £2,000. Ye t the re ’s still (just) tim e to be a t it. On 21 December the European Court of Justice gender equalisation ruling gains the full force of law. From that date, insurers aren’t permitted to discriminate by offering different prices based on whether someone is a man or woman – gender is no longer a factor. So, all other things being equal, you’d pay the same.

If there are costs to cancelling, then it’s a punt as to whether it’s worth it or not - there are no hard or fast rules here. The best thing is try to find a better value policy than you currently have that can cover these early leaving fees. How to find the ve ry che a pe st de a l

Combine car insurance comparisons. If you don’t have an unusual insurance history, the easy way to get a cheap price is by using comparison sites. Yet don’t just look at one, combine a few, as they don’t all search the same companies. This way you get a wider spread of The current situation is far from that. According to Gocompare, at the end of August men on average paid quotes without adding much time. £315 – or 41% – more than women. Men under 20 paid up to £2,000 more, as young women drivers have My assessment of the current top three for range is MoneySupermarket.com, Confused.com and a far better safety record than their stereotypical boyTescoCompare.com. If you have an atypical situation, racer equivalents. consider getting one-on-one help from an insurance No one knows for sure what will happen even now, broker. though we’ve known about this ruling for over a year. This is because insurers are playing a waiting game to Check the biggies they miss. Not all insurers are on spot what their competitors will do – so they can nip in comparison sites - the two most notable exclusions are and gain advantage one way or the other. Aviva and Direct Line. Plus, if you’re in a home with It is possible men’s prices could drop to that of women’s more than one car, it’s worth also checking out the (fat chance). More likely, women will face monumental Admiral MultiCar policy as comparison sites can’t factor that in. hikes and men’s come down a touch. Act now a nd you ca n bea t it The younger you are, the more this is likely to have a full-scale price catastrophe impact, as this is where the biggest differences are. Under-35s are likely to be affected and under-25s hit hard. If your renewal is due now, great. Ensure you get a cheap policy – that effectively locks in at current discriminated prices for a year.

Add in a responsible second driver. If you’re a young driver, see if you can cut the cost by adding a second driver to your policy, even if they’ll rarely drive the car. As it reduces the average risk, it can cut your cost. It won’t always work, but can make a big difference. Third party isn’t always cheapest. Counter-logically you may pay more as opting for lesser third-party cover can statistically indicate to insurers you’re a higher risk. So don’t assume it’s cheapest, always check comprehensive prices too.

However, if your renewal date is closer to the law coming into effect, you are at risk. This isn’t a case of all change on 21 December – insurers can bring it in, or at Consider telematics policies. Young drivers who are least start to move prices in that direction, earlier. struggling to get cheap insurance using the techniques The one way out is to consider whether you can cancel above could also try telematics, where your driving is your current policy and sign up for a new 12-month one monitored by a box in the car, and your insurance price now. Many providers, if you haven’t claimed, will refund reflects this. For a full rundown of these, see www. moneysavingexpert.com/U25carinsurance you for the part of the policy that’s unused. However, they will probably charge an early exit fee, and it’s also worth bearing in mind you’re unlikely to get a no-claims bonus for that year. So before you do anything, it’s worth checking to see what the score is.

Check for cashback. Once you’ve found your cheapest deal, see if you can get cashback on it via a cashback website like Topcashback.co.uk or Quidco.com to reduce the cost.

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When I discovered a childhood radio control toy car in my parents loft a couple of years back, I didn’t envisage the path it would lead me on. To my surprise, vintage spare parts for the toy were still available some 30 years on, so I set about renovating my ‘Kyosho Optima’ car, and in the process, became addicted to all things radio controlled. Some twenty cars, a plane and two helicopters later, I started looking for new modes of RC transport to exploit, and soon discovered the addictive world of model boats!

sites in Derbyshire. As a result, the club is rapidly attracting members from far and wide, and has even poached members from other more established clubs! Better still, the existing members are very friendly and helpful, and new members of all ages and abilities are assured a very warm welcome.

Now I know what you’re thinking, this all sounds well and good, but I bet it’s a difficult and expensive hobby, requiring loads of skill, time and effort, best suited to a retired marine engineer with a big shed. After a little research, I acquired some The truth is, the boats are simple to conplans for a ‘Fairey Swordsman’, a classic trol, and you can spend as much or as 1960’s powerboat scaled down to just 24 little time, money and effort as you want. inches long. As I applied the final coat of Many start with second hand boats from paint however, it struck me that both the the Internet, junk shops or car boot sales, bath and garden pond simply weren’t go- acquired for just a few pounds. If you faning to cut the mustard as regular regatta cy building one, choose a cheap easy kit venues. So where could I get my fix of RC to get you started. The kits can make boating action? Well you might think great educational family projects too, but that’s easy, after all, we are surrounded in always remember to budget for the radio the Dales by beautiful lakes, rivers, reser- equipment and batteries. voirs, canals and dams. But no, you can’t If you would like more information about use any of them without risking life and limb or breaking some local rule or bylaw. the hobby, or more details of membership, why not come along on a Sunday I was therefore, very pleased to discover morning, or visit the recently re-formed Pavilion Gardens www.buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk. We are Model Boat Club in Buxton. The founder also on ‘Youtube’, simply search for Keith Holmes has managed to negotiate the exclusive use of the main lake in Bux- ‘Buxton Model Boat Club’. ton’s historic park for Club members every Note, due to the presence of wildlife, Sunday from 9.00am till 2.00pm. I joined only electric boats are allowed. Fast in June this year, and haven’t missed a electric, steam or internal combustion Sunday since. motorboats are not permitted. The boating lake is large, with a convenient launch platform, and there is a local café, toilets and free parking. This must make it one of the best model boating

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Private Functions & Events When organising an event or function, you want to make sure it’s a great success and a memorable occasion. Whether you’re planning a family celebration, anniversary or special birthday, Willersley Castle is a great venue for the perfect day.

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Set in 60 acres of magnificent grounds over looking the Derwent Valley, Willersley Castle Hotel is the perfect venue for Wedding Receptions, Private Functions, and Conferences. This beautiful building was commissioned by Sir Richard Arkwright in the 1790’s; he was an entrepreneur credited as being the ‘father’ of the industrial revolution, who made his fortune by combining water powered machinery and semi skilled labour to create mass produced yarn. Unfortunately he died before the house was finished but his son Richard lived there with his family, followed by his descendents who lived there until 1922. In 1927 the estate was bought by a group of Methodist businessmen who opened it in 1928 as a Methodist Guild Holiday Centre. Apart from being a maternity centre during the 2nd World War, Willersley Castle Hotel has operated as a Christian Guild Hotel ever since. But over the last few years the Hotel has been opened up to lots more groups of people. Accommodation is available for up to 86 guests (all en-suite) and there are attractively furnished function rooms that can accommodate 5 - 100 people depending on the layout required.

Not only is Willersley Castle a fabulous setting for your special day, they can also offer exclusive use for those bridal couples who have a minimum of 60 for the daytime and 100 for the evening reception. With its 40 en-suite bedrooms your guests won’t have to worry about taxi charges with wedding guests being offered preferential rates, this could really be your ideal reception venue! Non- exclusivity is available too, events coordinator Sharon Regan would be happy to discuss various options with you.

Groups & Conferences Finding an ideal location to hold a conference or retreat from 5 - 100 people where they’ll be no distractions can be difficult. Willersley Castle Hotel can provide conference equipment, refreshments and buffets. Not many people know that the hotel is open to the public, so please pop in and say hello it's a lovely place to have coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or a three course evening meal. Willersley Castle Hotel, Cromford, Matlock,DE4 5JH Tel: 01629 582270 Fax: 01629 582329 email: willersley@christianguild.co.uk

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It’s Time To Make That will A cautionary tale …….. Fred and Joan were happily married for 59 years. They jointly owned their house so when Fred passed away, the house belonged 100% to Joan. All was well until Joan’s health failed and she needed to go into a Nursing Home. As Joan owned the house ‘lock, stock and barrel’, the local authority were able to step in and force the sale of the property to pay for long term care. As time went on, the money disappeared and their son was left with virtually nothing. It could have been so different with a simple change to their Wills …. If Fred and Joan had owned their house as ‘tenants in common’ instead of ‘joint tenants’, when Fred died his 50% share would have gone into a Trust. Jean could continue to live there as she owned 50% also, but when she went into a Home the local authority could not force the sale as she only owned half. Eventually her son would benefit, as his parents had wished. You must make this kind of Will when you are both alive and of sound mind – so don’t put it off! Protect your property for your heirs and don’t let it pass to the State! Get a Will done now… Call Jan, The Wills Lady, on 0800 970 6246

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Computer Tip Life beyond the mouse Sometimes I get a call from a client saying that their mouse has stopped working and now they can’t do anything – not even closedown the computer! Well, you can and it’s really worthwhile for you to learn a little simple control of your PC using the keyboard. First press the ‘Windows’ key. It has a picture of the windows logo on it (maybe it says ‘start’) and is probably at the bottom left of your keyboard. This is the same as clicking on the ‘start’ button. Now use the cursor keys (those 4 arrow keys) and you’ll find you can move around and select items with the enter key or cancel things with the escape key. Experiment moving around with cursor keys and the tab key. Most things CAN be done without a mouse!

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Avoid The Christmas Debt Trap @CAB Case Study In this article the Citizens Advice Bureau gives you take out extended credit agreements unless they really some tips for celebrating Christmas without do work out cheaper. breaking the bank. 3 Shop around for the best price. Buy what you want Money is tight in our house and I’m already starting and not what other people say you need. to worry about how we’re going to pay for Christmas this year. I don’t want to disappoint the kids but just can’t Whatever the deal, whatever the temptation please see how we’re going to do it. Any suggestions? don’t be tempted to buy from unauthorised traders and don’t borrow from unauthorised lenders. Christmas is a time of giving, but you don’t want to give yourself a New Year debt hangover with credit Check for hidden extras in any credit agreement. Work card bills and loans you can’t afford. The Citizens out the total amount payable and ensure that the Advice Bureau’s top tips can help you stay out of the monthly installments are within your budget before red and in control of your spending. signing. Be realistic and budget accordingly. Work out how much you are going to spend on each person – and stick to it. Remember that rent, the mortgage, utility bills, food bills and other existing debts still have to be paid – and the consequences can be severe if they’re not. Even though it’s Christmas, get your priorities right. If you do need more money, don’t just run up an overdraft without talking to your bank first – it will work out much more expensive. IIf you can afford to pay for your goods outright by cash, cheque, or debit card, don’t be persuaded to

If you’ve borrowed money don’t forget that it won’t be long before you have to make a payment. Make sure you pay on time, even if it’s only the minimum, or you will be faced with additional charges. Put the payment dates in your diary and ensure that direct debits are taken out after your pay date to avoid charges if there is insufficient funds in the account. For more information on managing your money and dealing with debt, visit the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk

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Transform Your Life & Live That Dream! Change your life for the better– Do you feel there is something stopping you from moving forward with your life? Do you feel that you have blocks and limitations to happiness and health? Well maybe Jane Kelly from Live The Dream can help.

Being fairly new to the area Jane contacted me a few months ago and explained about what she does and offered me a complimentary coaching session at her office in Ashover; which I accepted. She then suggested that before the appointment I come up with a goal or one thing that I want to change about my life. I decided that my goal was to lose weight, which I’m sure many of you can identify with. So back in August I went to see Jane in her lovely home/office. We chatted at first about the goal I had set and she explained what Human Potential Coaching (HPC) is all about. Basically Jane told me “HPC is about accessing your true inner self; for example you know when you’ve set yourself a goal in the past and for some reason or other you never achieve that goal despite trying your best to make it happen, well the reason you keep failing is because your heart really wasn’t in it, your head was telling you one thing and your heart another”. Jane then went onto explain about the techniques she uses to tune into the real reason behind the goal that you set for yourself, trying to find what’s inside you and what you’re really meant to do and be. After the session finished it turned out that the original goal I went to see Jane about (losing weight) wasn’t the goal I wanted to achieve at all, it was all about me

achieving more ‘me’ time in my day, and remaining healthy and active so I can live the life I’m enjoying now well into my old age. To help me achieve this goal Jane offered email support and encouraged me to write my ‘true goal’ on a piece of paper and look at it regularly “I commit to 30 minutes to myself everyday”. That was three months ago now and I’ve still got that note on my desk and I do commit to 30 minutes ‘me’ time every day; everyday I try and fit in some form of exercise or I read a good book or practice meditation, Since seeing Jane back in August I feel so much better, and as an added bonus I’ve also lost weight as well! As well as one-to-one coaching Jane also runs workshops and a weekly group in Matlock called “Space to Be”. If you would like to talk to Jane please call 07788 428093 or email jane.kelly@livethedream.uk.com. You can find more details on all Jane’s work on her website www.livethedream.uk.com.

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CO ACH Banish the hangover

Did you wake up with a throbbing headache, a general feeling of physical misery, a tiger in your bathroom and a bit of left over turkey stuck somewhere on your shirt? Before you choose to finish that cold turkey or opt for the Bloody Mary, try these tips instead: Rehydrate Alcohol is a diuretic – a chemical that kicks your urinary system into overdrive, and unless you managed to alternate your alcoholic beverages with water in between (which never works does it?), your postdrinking symptoms are most likely due to dehydration. Rehydrating is key when it comes to recovering from a hangover and cannot be stressed enough. But I’m not talking coffee, Red Bull or hair-of-the- dog here. Caffeine is an acknowledged stimulant, and while you might hope caffeine can perform its miracles of giving some much needed focus and alertness, it’s another diuretic. Red Bull isn’t much better (and requires another column), and choosing the hair-of-the- dog option would only be advisable if you want to pass out to forget what you’ve done the night before. Coffee will not help your stomach either, so the best option is water at room temperature. You may add some fresh lemon or fresh orange juice to give you additional Vitamin C for energy, and for soothing your upset tummy.

also contain magnesium, which helps to relax pounding blood vessels in your head. Have a banana on toasted wholegrain bread (for the carbohydrates and B-Vitamins) with organic peanut or almond butter (great sources of magnesium and protein), and you get a good dose of all those key minerals and vitamins you lost the night before. Drinking vegetable bouillon soup or coconut water are two other good sources of vitamins and minerals, and easy for a fragile stomach to digest. Eat Do eat. Yes, it might be the last thing you want to do, but you will feel a lot better the minute you get your blood sugar levels up after having had some food. There is no oneand-only hangover food cure, but you can’t beat a good fry-up. It gives you the greasy fat to coat your stomach, and the bread and eggs will give you the carbohydrates and protein for energy and blood sugar support. All I can say there is no perfect food cure for a hangover, so if you’ve found one that works for you, stick to it. My advice, though, would be to opt for a well- balanced meal, including all groups of macronutrients: complex carbohydrate, lean protein and healthy unsaturated fats. A toasted wholegrain bagel with cream cheese and salmon is another good option, and so is porridge with natural yoghurt and strawberries, giving you enough fibre for blood sugar balance, selenium to boost liver function, and Vitamin C for energy and soothing your tummy. Sleep But for the best cure of all (and if you have the luxury of not having to get up), go back to bed after your breakfast and sleep it off!

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The Dragon’s Back Start: Lay-by outside Earl Sterndale church (SK 0902 6704) Route: Earl Sterndale - High Wheeldon - Glutton Bridge Parkhouse Hill (optional) - Chrome Hill - Dowel Dale Earl Sterndale Maps: Explorer OL 24: The Peak District White Peak Area Distance: 6.5 miles Terrain: Good paths and quiet lanes. Three or four short but steep climbs with a descent down a narrow ridge path. Refreshments: The Quiet Woman pub in Earl Sterndale Toilets: None

Dowel Dale Take the second footpath sign on the right, which is just before a drive and cross the wooden stile. Continue straight ahead across the field, with the wall on your left, to a gate. Having gone through the gate follow the obvious path uphill to soon reach the trig point on the summit of High Wheeldon from where you are rewarded with extensive views. South your view of the Upper Dove Valley stretches down towards Pilsbury, whilst to the north two of the Peak District’s most distinctive peaks Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill dominate the view.

This walk takes you along one of the most distinctive hills in the Peak District, Chrome Hill, which is also known as the Dragon’s Back. Although much of the route is on roads they are usually very quiet and on most of them you are unlikely to meet any vehicles. The walk starts from the lay-by outside the church in Earl Sterndale, which is opposite The Quiet Woman pub. Facing the pub turn left along the road in the direction of Crowdencote. When the road splits take the road on the left. Follow the road for approximately threequarters of a mile with your first summit of the day High Wheeldon dominating your view on the right. Although it looks steep from this angle by following this road you are reducing the amount of ascent you will need to do quite considerably.

Retrace your steps back down the hill to the gate but don’t go through it, instead turn left to head downhill, with the wall on your right, to eventually reach a stile onto the road. Turn left along the road and take the first lane on the right. Follow the lane as it swings right, passing a barn on the left, to go through a farmyard, which you exit via two gates. Continue straight on to reach a third gate into a walled lane. After passing through two further gates you pass a cottage on your left with an old water pump opposite it on your right. Continue straight ahead, passing through two further gates, to reach a road with a garage opposite you. You must now decide if you are doing Parkhouse Hill or not. Parkhouse Hill is the hill behind the garage. In making your decision please consider your ability to handle narrow ridges and exposure, as the descent from the hill is along a very narrow and steep ridge which

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Dales Directories Walk although not high is challenging. Do not attempt it if you cannot handle exposure. If you wish to do Parkhouse Hill turn right up the road and just below the foot of Parkhouse Hill take the gate on the left. Ascend the hill and then follow the obvious track down the ridge to reach the valley floor next to Sugarloaf. If you don’t wish to climb Parkhouse Hill cross the road, turn left and take the road on the right, just after an old red phone box. When the road splits bear right to pass by the rock outcrop at the foot of Parkhouse Hill known as Sugarloaf. Just in front of the cattle grid take the stile on the left and follow the obvious path around and up the left-hand side of the hill. Cross the stile, which is roughly a third of the way up the hill and continue to climb steeply to the summit. However do make sure you take regular stops to admire the view behind you of Parkhouse Hill and the Upper Dove Valley. From the summit your view to the west extends across to Oliver Hill, Turn Edge with Axe Edge also visible across Hollins Hill. Despite the long ranging views perhaps the most impressive view is the one of the ridge you are about to walk down where the bumps and lumps give you a clue as to why this hill is nicknamed the Dragon’s Back. The route down the ridge is quite obvious, and despite initial appearances is quite safe, although on some rocky sections you might need to resort to using your hands. Follow the obvious track as it winds in and out of the limestone outcrops but keep your eye out for the natural limestone arch to the right of the path. As you near the bottom of the hill the path levels out to run next to a wall on your right. Follow the path as it swings left downhill to reach a gate in the bottom right-hand corner of the field. Continue straight ahead, crossing a wooden bridge, to a wooden stile. Cross the stile then turn right to head steeply uphill with the limestone outcrop Tor Rock to your left. As you ascend the hill Chrome Hill comes back into view and from this angle you can truly appreciate why it has acquired its nickname. As you approach the brow of the hill bear diagonally left to a post directing you to the corner of the field. Cross the broken wall

Looking across Hollins Hill to Axe Edge from Chrome Hill's summit

and continue straight ahead, with the wall on your right, passing through two gates to reach the farm track. Turn right along the farm track to the road and then right along the road, where after crossing two cattle grids you enter the delightful Dowel Dale. As you head down the dale lookout for the footpath sign of the left, pass through the gate and follow the footpath on the right climbing up the dale’s side to a gate. Do pause here to admire the view back up the dale and across to Chrome Hill. Your route is straight ahead, in the direction of the village, but it is worth diverting off to the right of the field to admire the view of Parkhouse Hill, where from this angle it looks a far greater challenge than it did from Glutton Bridge. After heading straight across the field you reach a gate, go through it and then take the gate immediately on your right onto a track. Turn left and follow the track downhill, passing through two more gates, to reach the road. Turn right along the road and at the crossroads continue straight ahead to soon find yourself back next to the Quiet Woman Pub and its distinctive sign. According to folklore the sign recalls the time the landlord chopped off his wife’s head for nagging him too much, but don’t hold that against the current landlord.

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Jobs for December:‐ Con�nue collec�ng falling leaves and put them in a leaf mould cage ready for next year. Take hardwood cu�ngs of so� fruit. Cover your compost bins Pop some more manure into your digging eﬀorts. Keep an eye on any slugs trying to get at your potatoes Keep your bird feeders topped up, especially if there is ground frost or snowfall. Keep mice away from your harvested produce. Cut back any creepers that have become a bit excitable during the year.

December is perhaps the one this month or in future weeks month where, in the build and help out your plants up to Christmas with roaring and shrubs as best you can fires and shorter days, even by brushing off any se�led the hardiest of gardeners may snow. Thishelpstoprevent struggle to get out there and any damage with branches do the necessary for their breaking under the weight. plots. Just make sure you if you have small children they don’t take December o�en means hard this as an opportunity to flick frosts and you need to harvest snow everywhere otherwise your winter cabbages, celery your quiet gardening �me and cauliflowers this month. could suddenly turn into an Parsnips and swedes are pre�y impromptu snowball fight! hardy so if you are a bit over‐ run with your crop you can Birds at this �me of the year keep these in the ground un�l need all the help they can get you need them. If bad weather too. There are some great is forecast then keep some plants that you can introduce straw handy to cover them to help them as well as popping over and stop the ground from out the tradi�onal feeders. freezing them in. Make sure These include hawthorn, holly, that you check your stored beriberi and indeed your holly crops for any sign of disease can double up as a cra� project and remove any that look for indoor decora�ons over the problema�c. fes�ve season. If the ground isn’t too s�cky then this is also a great �me to get out your hoe and work between your vegetable crops. Look out for any plants which might have been li�ed by frost and press them gently back into the ground. Keep an eye on your Brussels too ‐ these should be star�ng now so try cooking them in different ways in your meals before the ‘big day’ (adding a spot of garlic can make all the difference) un�l you find something suitable to go with the bird. You don’t just have to eat them on Christmas Day you know!

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If you are plan�ng these types of shrubs for our feathered friends then do try and put them somewhere quiet in the garden where the birds won’t be frightened oﬀ. Sit back at your window and watch them feed contentedly whilst you enjoy the view. Why not get out a few gardening books, grab a cup of tea and imagine how you’d like your garden to look next summer? More or less vegetables? Bigger shrubs, more colour? Whatever you choose, pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you’ve done this year and think how green your ﬁngers really could be!

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GUIDE Composting No garden can have too much compost and rich, fertile soil is the key to great vegetables and plants. These days of fortnightly bin collections (and the threat of slop buckets for our kitchens) why leave kitchen waste to fester in your wheelie bin when it can be put to good use?

Find a corner somewhere in the garden to start a compost heap or, if space is limited, many councils offer bins for the purpose at reasonable prices. building your own bin, it’s best to put it on a soil base which will attract worms to start work on the heap. could use old planks of wood or chicken wire supported by posts in each corner. works well as it is important that air can get in to help the process. You need a good mixture of material to make good compost. you just put in grass cuttings you’ll end up with a foul, soggy mess so they should be mixed with shredded newspaper, pruning clippings (not the really

woody stems) and even cardboard. weeds can go in as long as they haven’t gone to seed but avoid perennial weeds like dandelions as even the smallest piece of root will produce another plant. all vegetable waste from the kitchen can be used, but avoid meat, fish and cooked food as these may attract rats etc. crushed eggshells, used tea bags, used kitchen towels and fruit and vegetable peelings and keep the mixture damp. The aim is to end up with something that is dark, crumbly and sweet smelling and alive with worms. you wanted to hurry up the process, you can buy accelerant's from hardware shops and garden centres but a cheaper and just as efficient method involves collecting urine, diluting it with water and wetting the heap with it. , what do you imagine our ancestors used?

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Monday Pre School Playgroup (term time) Monday - Friday 9am-12 pm Matlock Bath Pre School Playgroup, The Community Room, Grand Pavilion, Matlcok Bath, for 2-5yrs places available for funded and unfunded children. 07870525001 www.matlockbathpreschool.co.uk Parent & Toddler Group Monday ‘s 1.30 - 3pm The Community Room, Grand Pavilion, Matlcok Bath, £2 per family 07870525001 South Darley Pre-School- Playgroup village hall 2-5years old welcome. Open every morning and Mon & Thurs afternoons contact Sarah on 07863771636 Art Class- Wirksworth, Club Room, Town Hall 7.30pm 9.30pm. Life Drawing. For more info, Diane Kettle 01629 636763 Baby Brunch- 10.30am- 12noon (inc Shcool holidays but not Bank Holidays) at the Children’s Centre, Castle View Primary School, School Lane, Matlock. Just turn up or call Breastmates on 07919013381 British Red Cross Meeting- Red Cross House, Matlock Green, Matlock 7.15pm. All welcome further details 01629 582171 Cromford Toddler Group- meets during term time at Cromford Methodist Chapel on Water Lane, Cromford 10 - 11.30am Darley Dale Bank Rehearsals- 8-10pm South Darley Village Hall. Contact Keith Sheldon 01629 734641 Derbyshire Housing Aid- Advice Surgeries and deposit guarantee scheme. Imperial Rooms, Matlock 9.30am - 12.30pm Free Confidential Advice on all housing matters, Fishpond Choir Rehearsal- 7.30pm - 9.30pm New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath, Further info email fishpondpublicity@hotmail.co.uk or turn up on the night. Matlock Bath Toddlers- meet at the Pavilion Community Centre 1.15- 3.15pm Call Christine on 01629 55555 or just turn up. Matlock Bridge Club- St Helen’s Church Hall, Darley Dale. Competition Night Members should arrive in time for a prompt start at 7pm membership £5 tel: 01629 583706 Matlock Cycling Club- 9.30 am Starting from Cromford Market Place. Slow morning ride. Tony Holmes 01629 734753 Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club- meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at Square & compass Darley Bridge, at 8pm. Tel 0845 8339583 New & Young Parents Baby Groups- 1-3pm at Matlock Children's Centre. A group for new or young parents to meet with their 0-1year old babies. (inc School holidays but not Bank Holidays) 01629 581867 Rowsley Toddler Group- Rowsley Methodist School Room Chatsworth 10am - 12 noon(term time) Smiley Tots Toddler Group- All Saints Church Hall Smedley Street Matlock 1.30pm - 3pm. See www.freewebs.com/smileytots for details. Tai Chi for Older People - 11am - 12noon at Tansley Village Hall Tansley. Details 01629 56235

Winster Pre-School- The Burton Institute, West Bank, Winster 09.30am - 1.30pm Call Cathy 077990844244, Tuesday evenings only 6-8.30pm. Women’s Badminton Group- age flexible. Well established. Matlock area, new members welcomed. Details 0114 2397225 Rotary Club Matlock- Men & Women welcome email to find out more matlock122003@hotmail.com Space To Be 11am - 12.30pm Rscape Yoga, Matlock call Jane on 07788428093 or www.livethedream.uk.com

Tuesday Matlock Forum Club.for retired men @ The Edgefold Cluc, Edgefold Road 10am for coffee 10.30 for main talk contact David Stamp 01629 534449 Matlock & District Rifle Club- meet Tues,Weds & Friday contact Len Webster 01629 584797 Coffee & Chat Morning- 10-11.30am Dale Road, Methodist Church Hall, Darley Dale. Darley Dale Badminton Club- plays at the Arc leisure Centre, Matllock, contact Bill Simpson on tel: 01629 760294 Darley Dale Tennis Club- Social Play 6pm- close Highfields School Lower School site, Starkholmes. April to September Tom 01629 733346 or Andy 01629 580951 Denefields Seniors Lunch Club (Matlock)- 11.15 onwards. Come and see us for a bit of company and a meal. Contact Chris Smith 01629 583512 Lunch Club- plays at St Aslems School, Bakewell tel: 01629 760294 Are you over 50 and enjoy good home cooked food and fellowship? Front Line Matlock Assembley of God Church, 29 Chesterfield Road tel 01629 55755 Matlock Cycling Club- 7pm starting from Crown Square Matlock, Training Ride (approx 2 hours)Tony Holmes 01629 734753 Matlock Minature Club- meet every third Tuesday at the Whistletop Activity Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, details 01629 734307. Peak Artists- are a group who paint in various media. South Darley Village Hall from 7 - 9pm details 01629 734304 See & Know- toddler group at Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath 9.45 - 11.30am term time only 0- 4’s and parents and carers. Details Lucy 07722750501. Tansley Tots- Community Hall, Church Street, 1.30 3.30pm Details Karen Parker 01629 57728 or visit www.tansleytots.yolasite.com Winster pre-School- see Monday for details Wirksworth Toy Library- now runs form Wirksworth Children’s Centre, at The Memorial Hall as a regular Stay and Play session. Every Tuesday 09.30-11.30 with craft,snack and song time. Hot drinks and support for parents and carers. Free taster session for new members, all welcome. Yoga- St Joseph’s Community Hall, Matlock 8-9pm Pat Arbon 01629 56381 Yoga Class- Imperial Rooms, Matlock 7 - 8.30pm details Debbie Neath 01629 56362

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Dales Directories Clubs, Societies & Groups Matlock Go-Dai Karate Club: Darley Dale Primary SchoolUnder 11’s 6-7pm Adults & over 11’s 7-9pm 01246 567913Church on the Bus: provides food ,drink,clothing for the homeless Matlock Bus station 7pm til 8pm Matlock Forum Club for retired men- 10am 11.30am Edgefold Club, Matlock, conatct David Stamp 01629 53449 Fab Friends at Forty- social group for men and women who live in the Matlock area. Contact Sam 07792 874033 or visit www.fabfriendsatforty.co.uk Sequence Dance- Imperial Rooms Matlock 7.45 10.15pm. Bring your own refreshments. Details Ken and Marina 01629 732023

Wednesday Yoga Class Matlock 6.00 - 7.30pm Imperial rooms, contact Denise Ingman 01629 580757 Yoga and Pilates Matlock Bath 7.30-9.30pm , please call Margaret on 01335 347927 BM&W Brass Wirksworth- 8-9.30pm Moot Hall Chapel Lane, Wirksworth, players of welcome, details Eric Hunt 01629 825634 Friendly German Class-Intermediate level. Varied learning activities Matlock 01629 583541 Girls Brigade -6.30pm-8.30pm Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Bank Road, Matlock details Mrs Yvonne Brant 01629 582023 Line Dancing-in the Imperial Rooms Matlock 8-10pm with Timberline Steve, IDTA qualified Instructor and Jeanette. Details 01629 636386 Matlock Music Group-for babies and pre school children with parent/carer. 10- 11.30am approx, during term time Matlock Methodist Church. Matlock Philatelic Society-meets second Wednesday each month 7.30pm Imperial rooms, Matlock. Interesting and varied programme, vistors welcome Netball for Fun-All ages and abilities welcome. Highfields School, Stakholmes site 7-9pm details Paula 01629 581667 New Way Cafe-Wirksworth Methodist Church St, John Street Wirksworth. Open 8 9.30pm further info Sue Watts 01629 824596 Open House-at Bonsall Village Hall 2pm. Board games, chat and talks. Run by retired people for anyone to join in thanks to the New horizons Trust. Running Club-Meet Wirksworth Leisure centre at 7pm, contact Peter on 01629 826585 Run of the Mill Folk Dance Club-Matlock www.runmilldance.abelgratis.co.uk Toddler Group- Matlock All Saints Infant School, term times only 1.30-3pm Wirksworth Community Choir Rehersals- In term times, 7.45pm Wirksowrth Junior School, New members very welcome. 91629 822978 Winster Pre School- see Mondays events Session time 9.30-1pm Darely Dale Cricket Club - Senior Junior and Mid- Week cricket. Contact

Wirksworth Netball Club- Seniors 7.30 - 9.30pm during term time. Wirksworth leisure centre, details Joy Cooke 01629 822229 Toddler Group- Matlock All Saints Infant School, term times only 1.30-3pm Baby & Toddler Group The Riverside Unit 4 (off Old English Road) Matlock 09.30 - 11.30 am contact Lorna 01629 593439 Dales Christian Spiritualist Church, Healing Nightmeet 7pm - 9pm @ Mencap Centre, Greenaway Lane, Darley Dale, contact Tracey Freestone 01629 580671

Thursday Fresh Start Singles Social Group- for the over 50’s meet Matlock 8.30pm contact 01629 581707 or 01629 760040 Munchkins Holloway Baby & Toddler Group- We meet every Thursday (even in the holidays - older siblings welcome in the hols) from 9.30 to 12 at Holloway Methodist Church, Church St, Holloway. Entry is £2.50 per family which includes tea/coffee for grownups and a healthy lunch for toddlers. Rowsley Pre School Nursery- Village Hall Open daily Mon, Thur and Friday 08.30 - 11.30am. Children taken from 2 years and free places for 3 & 4 yr olds. Details Lucy 07917624120 Guided Meditation Classes.at Heart Jewel Buddist centre, Matlock Bath. Everyone welcome. 07.30pm 9pm term time. £5 per class. 01629 581585 www.heartjewel.org.uk Wirksworth Pre- School Playgroup, Cemetery Lane, Wirkworth Sessions are held from 9am - 11.30am and 12.45 - 3.15pm. Details Liz on 01629 822625 Baby & Toddler Group-1- 3pm a stay and play session healthy snacks and drinks provided at Matlock Children’s Centre, School Road, Matlock 01629 581867 Boy’s Brigade- 6.30 - 8.45pm Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church Bank Road, Matlock Lads 6-19 years details 01629 733346 Denefield Volunteer Rangers- take part in practical outdoor work managing a conservation site in Matlock near the football club. Activities include pruning hedges, pathwork, planting litter picking,hay raking. Contact groundwork Derby & Derbyshire Gary Wain 07971643036 Gymkids - Gymnastics classes for children aged 9 months - 5 years. Unit 1, Off Old English Road, Matlock. Details Yvonne 07717065095 or 01773 834497 Hackney Methodist Church- Greenaway lane, Hackney, Nr Matlock. 10am call in for a cuppa lunch at noon. Matlock Bridge Club- St Helen’s Church Hall, Darley Dale, non members welcome. Members should arrive in time for a prompt start at 7pm membership £5 tel: 01629 583706 Meditation Classes-Heat Jewel Matlock Bath 7.30pm - 9pm www.heartjewel.org.uk Everyone welcome £5 per class.

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Dales Directories Clubs, Societies & Groups Stitch Knit & Natter-2-4pm Terrace Room, Joseph Whitworth Centre, Darely Dale, Everyone welcome 01629 733246 Tai Chi for over 50’s-at Matlock Imperial Rooms 1.15pm - 2.245pm DCC approved teacher contact Val Box 01246 279515 Winster Pre-School-see Monday for details, session 09.30-1pm Wirksworth Area Community Orchestra-7.45pm Parish Rooms, St mary’s gate Wirksworth. Contact tel 824055 or email mail@wirksworth-orchestra.org Wirksworth Library-(Rhythm & Rhyme Sing a long Time) 2.15 - 2.45pm free event! 01629 823173 under five’s parent and carer required to stay. Wirksworth’s Stay & Play Baby & Toddler Groupnow meets Thursdays ( term time only) 9.45am -11.15 Memorial Hall St Johns Street call Katie 07796588420 Yoga-Imperial Rooms, Matlock 7.15 - 8.45pm contact Christine 01629 56938 Yoga Class Matlock-10am - 11.30 am contact Debbie Neath 01629 56362

Friday Community Band- Cromford Methodist Church, Water Lane, Cromford 6.45- 8pm We invite enthusiastic musicians of all abilities aged 10 to adults to join us. 01629 823512 Darley Dale Croquet Club- Whitworth Park, 12 noon to 1pm contact Ed Runham 01629 732898 or David Gregory 01629 732455 Darley Dale Tennis Club-see Tuesday for details Fair Trade Coffee Shop-at Tansley Methodist Church 10 - 12 noon Tea, Coffee, refreshments and sale of fair Trade food stuff. Interested in playing table tennis?-then get yourself down to the Whitworth Academy, Dale Road North, Darley Dale every Friday from 07/01/11 7 10pm qualified coaching for league players or just beginning we have it all £3 for seniors or £2 for under 18’s Guided Meditation Classes.at Heart Jewel Buddist centre, Matlock Bath. Everyone welcome. 10,30 am 12.00 term time. £5 per class. 01629 581585 www.heartjewel.org.uk Matlock Gilbert & Sullivan Society-meets from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at All Saints Church Hall Smedley street matlock. New members welcomed. Contact Liz McKenzie on 01629 57029 Matlock Toy Library-(term time only) Matlock SureStart Children’s Centre at Castle View Primary School, School Lane, Matlock, 10-12noon, contact Sarah Walker 01629 56324 Seedlings Parent and Toddler Group-9.45 - 11.45 (term time only) in the Terrace Room, Whitworth centre, Darley Dale Contact Abigail 01629 01629 734620 or Tim 01629 581201 Soup & Cob-Community Room at Holloway Methodist Church. 12 - 2pm. All welcome Steve Bennett 01629 822456 or just turn up

Starkholmes Mother & Toddler Group-meets from 1.30 - 3.30pm and throughout the school holidays, Starkholmes Village Hall.

Saturday Children’s Beginner and Intermediate Fiddle Classes-10.15am - 11.45 contact Ria on 01433 631352 Matlock Cycling Club-9.15 starting from car park opp Stanley Fearns Bike shop, morning mountain bike ride details Tony Holmes 01629 734753 Matlock Farmer’s Market-held on third Saturday of each month Imperial Rooms, 9am - 2pm. Yoga in Wirksworth-’Align with the divine’ Town Hall all levels. 9.45 - 11.30 £6 per class series of 6 £30 call Livvy 01629 824 945

Sunday The Dales Evangelical Church, Matlock meeting in the community rooms, Arc Leisure Centre Matlock DE4 3AZ 11am and 6pm. Revd Richard Brooks www.thedalesec.org.uk or 01629 733744/733520 Art Classes First Sunday in the month. Draw or paint the model in any medium you like with a nude life model. The class is held in Whitworth Centre. Darley Dale. For more information and to check dates for 2012 please contact Sarah Bennett: 01629 733759, sarah@sarahbennettjazz.com or view the Whitworth website: www.thewhitworthcentre.co.uk/Events Church in the Peak - (Newfrontiers) 10.30am. At County Hall, Matlock,call 01629 584783, email admin@churchinthepeak.org.uk or visit www.churchinthepeak.org.uk. Cycling Sundays-from the Agriculture Business Centre, Bakewell, for beginners and ‘born again’ bikers. Booking essential on 0114 2412775 or strat@pedalready.co.uk. Peak Rail -Steam Train open all year contact 01629 580381 Peak Walking Group -welcomes new members. If you like walking in Dark/White Peak area and would like to join a waking group and make new friends then call Ellie on 01246 853155 Wirksworth Netball Club -youth under 18/ junior players (year 6). During term time 10am - 12 noon. Wirksworth leisure centre, contact Joy Cooke on 01629 822229 Lea Chapel Evangelical Free Church, Sunday Worship at 6:30 p.m., Main Rd., Upper Lea, Lea, Matlock. All Welcome! 01629 534078 Matlock Film Society, meet Imperial Rooms see website for membership details and full programme, or call 01629 55596/760288 Dales Christian Spiritualist Church,Divine Service meet 6.30 - 8pm @ Mencap Centre, Greenaway Lane, Darley Dale, contact Tracey Freestone 01629 580671 Matlock Moor Methodists ,10.30 till 11.30 St Helens Church Darley Dale , Rev Steven Monk 01629 734257 If you would like to see your regular local event included in this section for FREE email Sharon@sharonshirleyconsulting.com

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