The Dales Directory - Feb/Mar 2015

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The Dales Directory February/March 2015

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SUNFLOWER GRANGE

Simple Italian Food makes for an unforgettable Italian experience.

Contemporary & glamorous surroundings.

Open 7 days a week from 6 pm and lunchtimes Sundays

Viva, 27 Dale Road, Matlock DE4 3LT

01629 593505 www.vivarestaurant.net

is a charming holiday home close to the Atlantic Coast in South West France.

Situated in sunny Charente Maritime, between La Rochelle and Bordeaux, this lovely detached 200 year old stone farmhouse is on the edge of a village and only 30 minutes from huge sandy beaches.

The house has 2 large reception rooms and 3 double bedrooms, one with en suite. Altogether it can sleep 9.

www.sunflowergrange.co.uk Contact Phil or Sue on 01629 534929 or 07908436849

Price reductions for 2-week bookings as well as for local folk.

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Editors Letter Hello again,

April/May

Welcome to the February March issue, I hope you had a great Christmas & New year; as usual this issue contains local businesses, articles, local events, news, puzzles and much more.

Call: 01629 57638 or 07940 837 948

Alicia Smedley provides great 1-2-1 personal training to help you reach those weight loss and fitness goals that you set in January, see her special offer! page 10/11 The health theme continues within this issue; I enjoy a Shiatsu massage with Patricia at her practice in Wirksworth, see page 16/17.

Read about Eastern Interiors and beautiful handicrafts, they have come to Matlock with the help of Tahminhay and her new business décor 37 on Dale road.

Local advertiser Daniel Confaloni from DC Joinery lives in Wirksworth with his wife, he looks forward to working for some of you should you require any joinery work doing, see page 22.

Whatever your skill level on your PC, Jo from Private Computer Training can help, see page 27 for her details.

P.S. If you are a local

March 14th May 14th

How to Advertise with us

On page 3 & 23,read about Sunflower Grange, it’s a beautiful cottage in the SW of France that local couple Phil & Sue from Holloway own, they would love you to enjoy it as much as they do, read the article for more details.

Speak again in April Take care Sharon

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Why do you need a Will?

DID YOU KNOW? •...that it's estimated 66% of UK population have NO Will and 95%+ have NO Trusts?

Some common misconceptions: “ Our children will go to my parents/next of kin if we both die together” - WRONG Without a valid Will appointing Guardians, your children will be placed into care by the local Authority. “ If I die, even if I don’t have a Will everything will go to my spouse”

•...that without a Will you cannot be sure those you would wish to benefit will actually do so?

•...that without a Will your spouse or civil partner will not automatically inherit ALL of your estate?

•...that without a Will Common Law partners may not receive anything?

- WRONG Without a Will your estate Will enter into lengthy Probate and Your spouse may not inherit 100% “ Most of my wealth is in my home - that’s safe”

•...that without a Will minor children could be taken into care whilst Guardians are appointed?

- WRONG if you go into long term Care, your home and savings are Assessable for means testing and you may be forced to sell your Home to pay for your care.

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“Trying to find the right personal trainer for you at the right price is quite a difficult job!

You want value for your money! Sessions designed to your every need!

With over five years’ personal training experience, I offer a highly professional approach to all clients. I’m available from 6am - 10pm, 7 days a week to make sure that even the busiest of people can get a session in.

Whether it’s to increase fitness, to lose weight or to add muscle, I’m the right personal trainer for you.

No matter who you are, I will treat you with care and attention to make you ‘look good and feel great’. My personal trainers will contact you even when you don’t have a session to see if you’re doing great.

All my clients achieve results because I’m there for you ” Packages for all levels: Home training 7 days a week Outdoor training Boot camps Nutritional advice Sports massage

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Do You Want To Feel Amazing?

There's nothing like a good workout session to boost your mood and keep you healthy, and while you can get the workout by yourself, personal trainers can help you go that extra step to ensure the time you spend exercising is as efficient as possible.

Most people believe that having a personal trainer is reserved for the rich and famous, as the ‘normal person’ in the street couldn’t afford the luxury of having one.

Well how wrong can you be, when Alicia Smedley Personal Training's Standard Package starts at just £35.00 per hour, *(why not take advantage of her special offer below for

you could affordably have the expertise, support and encouragement from someone like Alicia Smedley, or one of her team to inspire and help you achieve your fitness and health goals.

to follow . On the first appointment the personal trainer will find out what it is that you want to achieve and the timescale which you want to achieve it in. After helping you set realistic goals they will discuss nutrition and provide a plan for you to follow.

Personal Training is available from 6am to 10pm 7 days per week to make sure that even the busiest person can get a session in. So what ever your goals are Alicia and her team are passionate about people getting results, and promises they will be there for you encouraging you along the way.

a limited time, as it’s only £17.50 per hour)

Alicia graduated from Leeds Metropolitan with a degree in Health Related Exercise & Fitness and she absolutely loves what she does!

They have packages to suit every life style, Home Training, Outdoor Training, Boot Camps, Nutritional Advice, Sports Massage.

To book you first appointment call Alicia on 07929419060 or visit her www.aliciasmedleypt.co.uk

Alicia’s degree qualification allows her to work with all sorts of people, including those health issues such as diabetes, arthritis or heart problems. Alicia told me that “I work with all sorts of people from Olympic medallists to ordinary folk who just want to improve their health, and even those people with health problems.

Exercise can even help people with dementia” she told me, as the increased endorphin levels you get from exercising can improve their memory; also many people with arthritis are worried about their joints ceasing up and often feel so much better after exercise ”.

Unlike having to get up and go to the Gym, a personal trainer would arrange to meet you either at home or at the gym. The first meeting that you have however would be more of a consulting visit. Every client that they take on has a bespoke plan of action

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If you’re looking for inspiration for your Every item has been handpicked by home furnishing ideas, then go along to Thaminhay and she’s working hard to find the best pieces at the best price for you.

Décor 37 on Dale Road in Matlock.

Anyone of her objects would make a great centre piece for any room, pop in and see her soon. Please check out her website www.decor37.co.uk for existing stock.

Décor 37 recently opened just before Christmas by Thamihay who’s love of all things eastern inspired her to open her business. Thaminhay told me that “I’ve always had a passion for anything with an eastern theme; and I’m really glad to say that all my stock is handpicked by me and will be changing regularly. In fact I hope in the near future to make some trips to Nepal, Bali and Thailand for other types handicrafts”.

Many of the items I have are one offs that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK. For a limited time Thaminhay has some stunning hand knotted Persian Carpets with 3D effect, these are not being sold anywhere else in the UK at the moment.

Décor 37 has a hand-picked collection of Eastern objects and ornaments for your home. Take a wander through the shop in Matlock and you’ll discover a remarkable array of unusual, handmade home decorations and handicrafts from around the world. From Persian rugs to Moroccan pottery, Turkish lighting and Indian wood work.

A stunning se lection of beautiful acce ssories & gifts

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First Class Auto Repairs Free loan car subject to availability • MOT testing

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Looking After Your Health & Well-being of Shiatsu and has loved every minute of it. She now works three days a week as a vet and on a Thursday and Friday with her Shiatsu clients, this has given her the right work life balance that she needed.

About Shiatsu

I went to see Patricia Gomez from Shiatsu with Patricia shortly after Christmas. We’d had an appointment for me to sample a Shiatsu treatment in the tranquil space she’s created in her garden. My first impressions of the ‘log cabin’ was that this was the most perfect peaceful place to receive a massage, the cabin was lovely and warm and I could hear chimes blowing gently in the breeze outside. Patricia is a petite gently spoken woman with a lovely smile, and she immediately made me feel relaxed and comfortable.

Patricia asked me some questions about my general health and wellbeing, and listened intently while I told her that I was feeling quite muggy headed that day, probably from all the food and drink I’d consumed over Christmas! I also had a few aches and pains particularly around my right knee after some strenuous uphill walking during the Christmas break. After the consultation, I couldn’t resist asking Patricia some questions, as I was curious to find out why she had chosen to practice Shiatsu.

Patricia explained that she trained as a vet in Spain and came to work over here during the last Foot and Mouth crisis. Although she feels very privileged to work as a vet, like so many in her profession she occasionally suffered from stress.

She told me that after family illness and bereavement she really needed to spend more time on herself and with other humans rather than mostly animals for. She began searching on the Internet for something to help her recover from her grief, and was for some inextricably reason was drawn to Shiatsu; so in 2011 after falling in love with the therapy she decided to follow her passion enrolled in the British School

Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person - not just with the physical body, but also with the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of being.

Shiatsu originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine, with influences from more recent Western therapies. Although shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, in practice a practitioner uses touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow. It is a deeply relaxing experience and regular treatments can alleviate stress and illness and maintain health and well-being.

Shiatsu is traditionally done on floor, and for this purpose I’d worn loose comfortable clothes.

Patricia worked methodically and rhythmically around my body applying comfortable pressure to my meridian points, these are energy channels similar to those used in acupuncture. Shiatsu is older that acupuncture and has been around before needles were even inverted!

During the treatment I was completely relaxed, I could feel the energy passing through her hands while she gently but firmly stretched and manipulated my muscles and joints easing any tension that she felt. After the treatment I felt relaxed yet energised and more grounded, the experience was something I’d recommend to anyone.

Patricia also works as a Volunteer at Nenna Kind cancer drop in centre, where she treats cancer patients and their families or carers; so she’s experienced in working with people with cancer and other terminal illnesses. Please see details below or on opposite page on how to contact her.

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Tuesday Matlock

Thursday Darley Dale

Methodist Church, Bank Road, 5:30pm and 7:30pm

The Whitworth Centre 5:30pm and 7:30pm

Diane 07411 042849

Thursday Matlock Methodist Church, Bank Road, 9:15am

Diane 07411 042849

Diane 07411 042849

Thursday Wirksworth Memorial Hall,St John Street, 5:30pm and 7:30pm

Nicola 01335 348664

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Dales Directories Health & Well Being Escape Yoga Studio Full Time Table Mondays 9.30am Escapades Yoga For Kids (2-4 yrs). 01629 760006 12noon-3.30pm 1-2-1 classes with Jane 07876 278192 4pm Integral Yoga Vishwam (Jamie Heckert) 07759 723939 6pm Dynamic Sun Power Yoga Wendy 07971 382863 7.45 Calm Connection Wendy 07971 382863

Tuesdays 9.30am Hatha Yoga (with crèche) Jane - 07876 278192 10.45am Gentle/Post-Natal Yoga. Jane - 07876 278192 12.15pm Lunchtime Hatha Yoga Jane - 07876 278192 1.30-3.30pm 1-2-1 classes with Jane 07876 278192 4.05pm Escapades Yoga For Kids (3 - 7 years) 5.45pm Hatha Yoga Jane - 07876 278192 7pm Pregnancy Yoga Jane - 07876 278192 8.15pm Mostly Men Russell 07785346527.

Wednesdays 11am Baby Yoga with Wendy Booking essential: info@escapeyoga.co.uk.

6pm Snapdragon Tai Chi (5+). Paul 07814 475651 7.30pm Integral Yoga, Vishwam (Jamie Heckert) 07759 723939

Thursdays 5.30pm Hatha Yoga Sharon - 07985 483090 / 01629 57896 7.30pm Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga Wendy - 07971 382863

Fridays 9.30am Hatha Yoga (with crèche) Jane - 07876 278192 11.00am Gentle Chair Exercise Wendy - 07971 382863 1.30pm Jelly Roles- Drama for Little Actors (1.5-5 years) Suzy 01773 880479/07760376467 6pm Earth Core Flow Yoga. Wendy - 07971 382863 7.30pm Matlock Aikido Club. Ashley - 01773 822726

Find out more at www.escapeyoga.co.uk

Brakendale Day Spa At Brackendale we are able to offer something to suit everyone.

Come and have some ‘me time’, catch up with a friend, celebrate a birthday or have a hen party with us. Whatever the occasion, we want to help you relax and be pampered. We can tailor a package to suit you.

Knockerdown Farm, Carsington, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ

www.brakendaledayspa.co.uk Info@brakendaledayspa.co.uk

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Why is Good Posture so Important?

Desk jobs are notorious for wreaking havoc and causing postural impairments. Sitting for hours on end staring at a computer screen is likely one of the worst things you can do to your body.

While a healthy spine has a slight S-shaped curve, the majority of us slouch into a C-shape when sitting at our desks Usually, if a person sits hunched in front of a computer screen all day, it's likely the head will hover towards the screen, causing the muscles at the back of the neck to remain contracted to hold the head up.

The lower back will be collapsed, the tail bone will be supporting the weight and legs will be crossed or wide apart.

Muscle tissue will invariably become hard and fibrous. Eventually, muscles can pull bones out of alignment and cause serious problems and discomfort.

When we slouch, we are also pressing down on our internal organs, this affects digestion, circulation and breathing capacity. Oxygen and nutrients will not flow efficiently through the body.

To begin to correct our posture, we must first become aware of the habitual stresses and tensions we hold in the body. Receiving full body massage will help immensely in bringing these problems to light. It is very difficult to correct postural alignment without professional help. The solutions can be simple, but we must be aware of the factors involved in why we are creating our own particular condition.

To completely re-align the structure we must “clear the decks” of the inevitable accumulation of held tensions in the body. We can then really begin to take the full benefit of implementing new ways of moving and sitting in our daily lives.

Our health and well being, usually, only ever really improves when we begin to make conscious decisions about how we look after our body.

"Good posture is a dynamic, working awareness of how gravity is coming down through the body."

Roblewski

Best Wishes, Dave Hoyle

Correct Posture at the Computer Desk • Feet flat on the floor, to give a "tripod" of stability for the spine to rest on. Adjust your chair or use large books under your feet.

• Feet apart, not crossed.

• Knees are bent with a slope up to your hips, so hips are higher than the knees.

• Front of the seat not touching the back of the calf.

• Eyes level with the top of the screen. Adjust monitor level. Ears should be in line with the shoulders • Bottom against the back of the chair.

• Shoulder blades touching the back rest. Drawing back your shoulder blades and down will lift your chest up and out, helping avoid rounded shoulders.

• Take frequent breaks, with regular stretching or

The bottom line is, poor posture can lead to muscular stress and fatigue, leading to deficient circulation, challenged immunity and poor lymph flow. Ultimately bringing low energy, frequent illness, headaches, digestive issues and deteriorating agility.

Good posture allows the muscles around the lungs to stretch, allowing you to take fuller breaths, boosting productivity, concentration and focus.

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Dan Confaloni from DC Joinery came to see me recently to talk about his joinery business. My first impression of Dan was that he’s a really lovely guy, mature, personable and easy to talk to, plus he has of joinery experience under his belt.

They can also help you get any legal requirements in place to making your life easier and by project managing the job from start to finish. DC joinery always aspire to carrying out their work to a very high standard.

He told me that he’d been self-employed for the last five years, working on local projects and sub-contracting for a large building firm in Derby.

He served his apprenticeship at Key Joinery in Derby who do a lots of work for Bowmer & Kirkland. During his apprenticeship he ‘cut his teeth’ working on the Bench, building large reception counters, doors and many door frames!

After his three year apprenticeship at Key Joinery he moved up to the Machine Shop, where he honed his art even more.

DC Joinery also work with other companies in the area that have the best reputations, so they can build those extensions or fit the latest kitchens and bathrooms, even or renovate a property from scratch.

Dan told me that “whatever your joinery project we can help, from fitting new loft hatches with drop down ladders, for that extra comfort when accessing your loft. To making the bespoke home improvement project you’ve been dreaming of for years”.

A bedroom refit that required bespoke doors made and sprayed to match the chosen colour.

DC joinery’s recent Projects: Several Kitchen Fits 10 Bespoke windows made to size and fitted near Tansley.

For more information and a free estimate call Dan on: 07880 653783 or email info@dcjoinery.co.uk

Dan has a team of qualified and trust worthy tradesmen to help make those dreams come true.

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Discover The Delights of South West France Discover the delights of south west France.

Phil and Sue Kirwan are delighted to welcome you to Sunflower Grange, a beautiful holiday home which can accommodate up to nine guests in the heart of Charente Maritime in south west France, the area of the country with the second highest sunshine quota after the Cote d'Azur. Stargazers will be transfixed by the clarity of the night skies in this pollution-free region.

open fields. The village is a couple of minutes walk away, even less on the bikes which are provided for your use during your stay. In the village discover the friendly boulangerie, the general store, pharmacy, post office and bar/restaurant. You can also play tennis on the beautifully maintained hard tennis court, complete with umpire's chair, for a very reasonable price. There is a weekly market of fresh local produce under the ancient Halles and a pizza van visits the village every Tuesday evening.

Contact Phil or Sue on 01629 534929 or 07908436849 www.sunflowergrange.co.uk

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Ideally located a short distance from the stunning Atlantic coast and midway between La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Cognac the house is perfect for a relaxing, gastronomic sunny break, an action-packed family adventure holiday, a cultural tour or any combination of the three. The Roman town of Saintes, aromatic pine forests and the peaceful River Charente are all ripe for exploration and all within a fifteen minute drive of the house. There is certainly something for everyone, old and young in this delightful region.

Sunflower Grange is a large detached 200 year old stone farmhouse which has been carefully and lovingly restored. It stands on the edge of the village of Pisany overlooking

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Licensed Tea Rooms & Shop

From fabulous breakfasts, lunchtime meals and snacks, to afternoon tea and cake.

All ingredients are locally sourced and everything is freshly prepared on site including baking!

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am till 4pm and Bank Holidays.

The Old Smithy, Chapel Hill, Beeley, DE4 2NR

Quality homes available at affordable rents,exclusively to Derbyshire Dales Residents We offer a variety of accommodation to anyone who is resident of the Dales, whether you are working unemployed or retired .

Flats and Studio apartments Bungalows Independent living for over 55s Housing for families All currently available to let within the Dales area. Properties available to let in Ashbourne, Matlock, High Peak and all surrounding areas within the Dales For further info contact Lisa at Dales Housing or call:

01629 593200 lisa.shaw@daleshousing.co.uk

or register on line www.home-options.org

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My grandson says he hates Maths and his parents are both Accountants!

Why, we asked ourselves? What have we all missed, have we done something wrong somewhere? He comes home from Maths and talks about ‘Chunking? What’s chunking?! They didn’t do it like that in my day! Even his parents get a bit confused with it all, and they’re not the only parents too, I bet!

Sound familiar? Do you sit down to help your child or grandchild with their Maths homework and end up feeling like us, confused and frustrated? Do you have a nagging feeling that they aren’t quite where they need to be in Maths, but how do you ever know?

We took Simon to Kip McGrath for a free Maths assessment. They gave us the feedback immediately and helped clear the fog! Their assessment provided us with a thorough and accurate reflection of Simon’s ability- both areas of confidence and weakness. They were very specific, right down to exactly which sums he could do and which he couldn’t. They told us that it is true for Maths skills from primary to GCSE level.

behind in the Maths stakes and confidence levels. No wonder he hated Maths!!

Jo, the owner of Kip, found out during her conversations with Simon that he was a choir boy and loved his music.

She was amazing, she flipped the fractions into music and talked about beats per bar etc. in order to teach him fractions. Simon had the biggest grin on his face when he came home and explained how fractions worked like music beats to us. Now that is what I call a personal programme of learning!!!! He will be going to Kip regularly now and Jo will also bring on his reading too!

So don’t wait until your child has a problem, give them a great start to 2015 and call Jo on 01629 56611 for a FREE assessment and get your child on the road to achieving their true potential!

Simon enjoyed his assessment because he found he could do more than he thought he could and he was not pressured and had a supportive 1:1 process. Jo, at Kip had an interesting discussion with him about his views on his ability and how he felt- allowing the process of building self-esteem to begin right from the start. We’d never thought of asking him what he thought or felt.

Jo told us that a lack of self-esteem is a major block to learning. The assessment allowed her to gain an insight into how Simon views himself, his achievements and individual learning style. This meant she could put together a personal programme for him.

One thing that did jump out at us was his complete non-understanding of fractions. (I hated them at school as well!) We always knew he found it hard but he really hadn’t got the idea at all and his class had moved on from it at school so he was sliding further

SAT’s & GCSE’S Matlock Centre The Old English, 77 Dale Road, Matlock, DE4 3LT

Tel: 01629 56611 www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/matlock

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ON SELECTED KITCHENS PLUS

FREE DISHWASHER OR

FREE BELLING ELECTRIC OVEN & GAS HOB *When you spend over £2,800 on selected kitchens. Excluding appliances and fitting

Classic Kitchens Canal Street, Derby DE1 2RJ

01332 366866 Upstairs above Lampshed, Supaplumb & Johnsons est 1969

www.classic-kitchens.co.uk Free large car park for customers *Limited period only

Good Old Fashioned Service

We believe that good quality children's clothes shouldn't cost the earth... we aim to offer excellent quality pre-loved clothing, toys and equipment at fantastic prices.

• Pre- loved children's Clothes • New and pre-loved toys and books • Bespoke gifts and clothes • Cake making supplies • Pocket money items • Fancy dress hire • Real nappy service •Sling library We’re just a few minutes walk from Hall Leys Park

We also buy clothes (up to the age of 10), plus toys and equipment; please get in touch or go to our web site for full T’s & C’s.

The Treehouse Boutique Matlock Green, Matlock, DE4 3BT Tel: 01629 583637/ 07711 543312 Email: hello@thetreehouseboutique.co.uk www.thetreehouseboutique.co.uk

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Private Computer Training

Home visits or free collection and delivery Repairs, installations, hardware, Software, Wifi, Internet, Viruses.

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Also Supply, install and Set up New

One-to-one personalised training on your home pc or tablet including:

Computers

Tel: 01629 580712 Mobile: 07761 656 702 Email: darrenball@toucansurf.com www.dbhomecomputerrepairs.co.uk

Yoga,Kids,Yoga Fitness,Yoga for pregnancy, birth and beyond Aikido and much more…..

See ‘what’s on’ section and web site for class times

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Monday Pre School Playgroup (term time) Monday - Friday 9am12 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 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.pm The Fishpond Matlock Bath, Further info email publicity@fishpondchoir.com 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 735585 Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club- meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at Square & compass Darley Bridge, at 8pm. Tel 0845 8339583 Rowsley Toddler Group- Rowsley Methodist School Room Chatsworth 10am - 12 noon(term time) Pilate's Strutts Centre Belper: with fitness class 7.30pm 8.30pm, £4 pay as you go 01332 830004 Matlock Multiples A group for parents and carers of twins, triplets, and more! expectant parents also welcome.

For more information please contact Beth on 07546421253 or Kate on 07983731559.

PAN Parenting Additional Needs. A group offering support, information and advice to families who have a child with a disability. For more information please email parentadditionalneeds@yahoo.co.uk Winster Pre-School- The Burton Institute, West Bank, Winster 09.30am - 1.30pm Call Cathy 077990844244, Tuesday evenings only 6-8.30pm.

Tin Hut Tots Stay and Play Session at the Tin Hut, Matlock Preschool.Join us for crafts, songs and playtime every Monday in term time between13.30pm and 15:00 pm. £2 per family including refreshments. Come on the day to TheTin Hut, 205 Smedley Street, Matlock or contact Allison atallisonmanning001@yahoo.co.uk or Karla at Karlaj77@aol.com or visit Tin Hut. Tots on Facebook.

Tai Chi for Over 50’s - 11am - 12noon at Tansley Village Hall Tansley. Details 01629 56235 Women’s Badminton Group- Rowsley Village Hall 7:30pm 9:30pm friendly group tel: 584475 Rotary Club Matlock- Men & Women welcome email to find out more matlock122003@hotmail.com Monday Funday Matlock methodist Church, Bank Road, Matlock, 6pm - 7pm term time. Christain based fun session 5 - 10 yrs old Alison 01629 582847

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.

Matlock & District Tennis Club- Social Play 6pm- close Highfields School Lower School site, Starkholmes. April to September Tony 01629 56531 or Nigel 07720069117 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 735585 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.

Darley Dale Bank Rehearsals- 8-10pm South Darley Village Hall.

Contact Keith Sheldon 01629 734641 Meditation Group 2nd Tuesday of the month- St Giles Church, Matlock 19:30 - 21:00pm www.stgilesmatlock.co.uk/groups/meditation-group Totzone Baby and Toddler Group Unit 4 off Olde English Road, Matlock. 10-11.30am (term time only). Contact Josie 01629 584783 Amnesty International, Wirksworth & District Meetings monthly in Waltham House, St John Street, Wirksworth on the third Tuesday at 8pm. All welcome. No membership fee.

Contact: Alison Ledbury, Secretary 01629 820888 or wirksworthaigroup@yahoo.com Netball Session Arc leisure centre Matlock 5-6pm email Becky on becky@villagegames.org.uk Kickboxing/Fitness Class 7 pm - 8.15 pm £4 Above Derwent Carpets off Dale Rd Matlock 07900 378 349

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Dales Directories Local Clubs & Groups Yoga Class- Imperial Rooms, Matlock 7 - 8.30pm details Debbie Neath 01629 56362 Matlock Go-Dai Karate Club: Darley Dale Primary SchoolUnder 11’s 6-7pm Adults & over 11’s 7-9pm 01246 567913 Church on the Bus: provides food ,drink,clothing for the homeless. 1pm - 3pm in the town railway car/new bus staion car park.

Matlock Forum Club for retired men- 10am - 11.30am Edgefold Club, Matlock, conatct David Stamp 01629 53449 Sequence Dance- Imperial Rooms Matlock 7.45 - 10.15pm.

Bring your own refreshments. Details Ken and Marina 01629 732023 Weight watchers-6pm Ballroom Fishpond

Wednesday Yoga Class Matlock 5:30 - 7pm 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 Ray Gould 01629 540345 or email soozdoxey@hotmail.com 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 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 Contact John Daglish on 01629 534479 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. 01629 822978 Winster Pre School- see Mondays events Session time 9.30-1pm Darley Dale Cricket Club - Senior Junior and MidWeek cricket. 07717755377 Zumba - 6:30 pm Fishpond Matlock Bath Ballroom Godly Play 3rd Wednesday of the month- St Giles Church, Matlock 17:30 - 18:30pm Story Telling for young and old www.stgilesmatlock.co.uk/groups/godly-play Matlock Camera Club every Wednesday evening at the Gothic Warehouse at Cromford Wharf, from September through to April. Details on our website www.matlockcameraclub.org.uk

Walking Football – Arc Leisure Centre Matlock, Wednesdays 10-11am £3 a session Toddler Group- Matlock All Saints Infant School, term times only 1.30-3pm Dales Christian Spiritualist Church, Healing Nightmeet 7pm - 9pm @ Mencap Centre, Greenaway Lane, Darley Dale, contact Tracey Freestone 01629 580671 Fresh Start Singles Social Group- for the over 50’s meet Matlock 7.30pm contact Richard 01629 581707 or Janet 01629 760040 Meditation Classes-Heat Jewel Matlock Bath 7.30pm - 9pm www.heartjewel.org.uk Everyone welcome £5 per class.contact 01629 581585

Thursday Munchkins Holloway Baby & Toddler Group- We meet every Thursday from 9.30 to 12 at Holloway Methodist Church, Church St, Holloway. Entry is £3.00 per family which includes tea/coffee for grown-ups and a healthy lunch for toddlers. Just turn up no need to book.

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 Josie 07918782480 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

Walking Football – Arc Leisure Baslow Multi Use Games Area, Thursdays 10-11am £3 a session Stitch Knit & Natter-2-4pm Terrace Room, Joseph Whitworth Centre, Darely Dale, Everyone welcome 01629 733246 Brunitio Salsa Dancing - 7 pm Fishpond Matlock Bath Ballroom Tai Chi 6pm - 7pm - Matlock contact Alan on 01246 279515 Bell Ringing - St. Giles Church, Matlock, 19.45 pm.

Visiting ringers and beginners welcome. Contact mail@stgilesmatlock.co.uk

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Dales Directories Local Clubs & Groups 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 09.301pm 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 Group-now 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 Rotary Club of Wirksworth- 6.45 for 7pm meet every Thursday call David Hood for more info 01629 735061

Friday Community Band- Cromford Methodist Church, Water Lane, Cromford 6.45- 9pm We invite enthusiastic musicians of all abilities aged 10 to adults to join us. 01629 55863 Darley Dale Croquet Club- Whitworth Park, 1pm 5pm contact Frank Bagshaw 01629 735154 or David Gregory 01629 732455 gregy321@talktalk.net 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 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, 10-12 noon, contact www.derbyshire.gov.uk/matlockcc 01629 581867 Lea & Holloway Tai Chi Group meet-at the Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall 2pm - 3.30pm contact Candy On 01773 747282 or Gill on 01629 823638.

Soup & Cob-Community Room at Holloway Methodist Church. 12 - 2pm. All welcome Contact John Daglish on 01629 534479 or just turn up

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 Holmes01629 735585 Matlock Farmer’s Market-held on third Saturday of each month Park Head, Hall Leys Park 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 Matlock (Baileans) Rugby Union Football ClubFor more info call David Hood on 01629 735061 or pop down to Cromford Medows on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning Darley Dale Croquet Club- Whitworth Park, 1pm - 5pm contact Frank Bagshaw 01629 735154 or David Gregory 01629 732455 gregy321@talktalk.net

Sunday 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 Breathing Space , 4th Sunday of the month, St. Giles Church, Matlock, 1830-19.30 pm. Time for quiet reflection with music, candles, poems, readings. Come and go as you wish. www.stgilesmatlock.co.uk/services/breathing-space

Darley Dale Croquet Club- Whitworth Park, 1pm 5pm contact Frank Bagshaw 01629 735154 or David Gregory 01629 732455 gregy321@talktalk.net

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Index Company NameName

Page

Rob Chamberlain Home & Garden Maintenance

40

Home Maintenance

Dales Housing Limited

24

Housing Association

Beauty & Day Spa

Viva Italian Restaurant

3

Italian Restaurant

41

Blast Cleaning

DC Joinery

22

Joinery

39

Builder

KC Joinery

38

Joiner

PGP Building Services

38

Building Services

Classic Kitchens

26

The Old Smithy

24

CafĂŠ Restaurant

Kitchen Planning & Installation

Holtams

2

Audley Care Ltd Darley Dale

18

Carers / home help

Kitchen Planning & Installation Kitchens & Bathrooms

41

Carpentry & Joinery

Allwood Kitchens & Bathrooms

26

George Pennington Joinery

Andy Rowell Landscapes

32

Landscape Gardener

Quality Cleaning

9

Carpet Cleaning Elysium Landscapes

32

Landscaping

T Nutt & Sons Ltd

48

Carpet Retailer SGP Garden Machinery

33

Lawn & Gardening Machinery

Hardwood Logs

33

Logs

Thai Yoga Massage

20

Massage Therapy

Alicia Smedley PTrainer

1011

Personal Training

Designed 2 Move

19

Physiotherapist

MK Plastering

38

Plasterer

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Page

Sub Category Category

Coleman Bradshaw

35

Accountants

DGTV and Aerials

15

Aerial Installers

Ash Design Services

37

Architect

Barkendale Day Spa & Luxury Salon

19

Lant Lane Ltd Ltd Anthony Wood Builders

Sub Category Category

The Tree House Boutique

26

Childrens Toys, Clothes Gifts

So-Healthy Family Chiropractic Care

21

Chiropractor

Citizens Advice Bureau

24

Citizens Advice

Feather Dusters

3

Cleaning Domestic & Business

DB Home Computer Repairs

27

Computer Maintenance

Call on Ken

27

Computer Maintenance

Private Computer Training

27

Computer Training

Derek White Plumbing

38

Plumbing

Mark C Wilson Painter & Decorator

40

Decorators

Premier Gas Services ( East Midlands) Ltd

37

Plumbing

Roy Painting & Decorating

38

Decorators

SCA Plumbing & Heating

40

Plumbing

Sewing Corner

35

Dressmakers Matlock Design & Print Ltd

8

Printing Services

Matlock Property Services

37

Property Maintenance

SLK Roofing

37

Roofing

Fairview Driving Tuition

15

Driving School

Derbyshire Dales Electrical Services

41

Electrician

Mark Taylor Electrical Engineer

40

Electrician

Slimming World

37

Slimming

Darren Blagg Electrician

38

Electrician

Shiatsu with Patricia

37

Shiatsu

Parkside Fitness

47

Fitness centre

Green Security

39

Security Systems

Sunflower Grange

323

French Cottage

Pizza Connection

35

Takeaway Food

Lant Lane Ltd Ltd

39

Garage Car Repairs

Riverside Auto Care Centre

14

Garage Car Repairs MOT

Thompson Tree Services

33

Tree Surgeons

Eco Tree Company

32

Tree Surgeons

Kems Autos Ltd

15

Garage Services Kip McGrath Matlock

25

Tutor School

38

Tyre Services

Ridgewood Auto Service

8

Garage Services

Clip'em and Fell'im

32

Garden Services

Mill Tyres

Woodbridge Energy

41

Gas Services

What Will

7

Will Writing Service

RC Property Services

38

Home Maintenance

Cloudy 2 Clear Windows

5

Windows & Conservatories

Qwirky Cottages

35

Home Maintenance

The Traditional Sash Company Ltd.

39

Windows & Conservatories

DĂŠcor 37

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VISIT OUR FOUR LARGE SHOWROOMS Customers Own Car Park or RING FOR FREE FOR HOME SELECTION SERVICE

We Specialise In: Supply and fitting of all Domestic and Contract carpets Supply and fitting of Domestic and Contract Vinyl's Supply and fitting of Real Wood and Laminate Floorings Supply and fitting of Karndean Flooring Supply and fitting of Sisal and Natural floorings Supply and fitting of Border Work for carpets and carpet Runners We Offer: • Guaranteed Workmanship (following TSI Approved Code of Practice) • Free Fitting Service • Free Estimating and Measuring • Free Disposal of old carpet and floorings • Free Moving & Replacement of Furniture Insurance work undertaken, & free Insurance quotes •Trimming of doors

43/47 High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 863148 See our WEBSITE at: www.nutt.co.uk Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5:30pm Wednesday 9am to 1pm & Saturday 9am to 4:30pm Please mention The Dales Directory when responding to advertisers

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