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Derby City Council has announced plans to cut £45 million from its budget for the next three years, beginning in April 2016. After years of austerity cuts to services and jobs, the latest proposals will see ‘services that matter’
affected together the loss of more council jobs. The council have been consulting with the public over the proposals and you can have your say at www.derby. gov.uk/budget2016 until 5th January. The closure of Moorways Pool is top of a list of proposed cuts and, from April 2016, the council also plans to axe
school crossing patrols, the four remaining public toilets in Derby and the homelessness prevention budget. The fountain in Derby’s Market Place will be turned off and shrub beds will be grassed over, in 2017, whilst charges will rise including those for car parking and leisure and sports facilities. Council Tax will also increase by 4%
per year over the next three years, increasing charges for a Band A property by £100 per year by 2018. The council says last year’s Christmas lights, festive ice rink, Darley Park concert and Markeaton Park fireworks display would be the last, unless they can be privately funded. The annual cost of the Christmas lights in the city
is around £114,000 and it is hoped that local businesses may step in to help out. The lights in the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter are already funded by shops and firms in the local Business Improvement Districts as are those in the Intu shopping centre.
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Work on clearing the site progresses
DEMOLITION OF HEANOR HOSPITAL ALMOST COMPLETE “We are working closely with local service user groups to develop plans for the new health facilities in Heanor and look forward to being able to share plans as soon as they are ready.”
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he demolition Heanor Memorial Hospital, which closed in 2013 following the discovery of asbestos in a boiler room, is almost complete. A routine boiler room inspection in September 2013 revealed potentially deadly brown asbestos. Further surveys showed there was an extensive presence of asbestos throughout the hospital, but there was never any danger to patients or the general public. The demolition now paves the way for a new £2.5 million health centre to be built on the hospital site. This will also incorporate services currently provided at the Wilmot Street Health Centre
which will move to the new building. The new centre should be ready in 2016, but will not have any beds for in-patients. The new centre will provide services that meet the health requirements of the population. This building will include all existing services, along with a range of new services which are required to support the health of local people, with a particular focus on mental health and dementia services. “Plans for the redevelopment of health facilities in Heanor are progressing steadily,” said Peter West, head of estates for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, which is leading on plans for the development.
“We are working closely with local service user groups to develop plans for the new health facilities in Heanor and look forward to being able to share plans as soon as they are ready. “The project is on track to obtain the BREEAM excellence rating for building projects which meet the highest environmental standards,” he added. “Getting the plans right, so that the new facility meets the needs of everyone who will use and work in the new healthcare centre, is our key priority at the moment. We will then be in a position to share the proposals with everyone in the local community”
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Another 90 jobs within the council are also likely to be lost in addition to the 110 redundancies previously announced. The council has already reduced its workforce by around 30% with 1,200 job losses since austerity began in 2010. It is hoped that most of the job losses will be through voluntary redundancies and vacancies, although compulsory redundancy cannot be ruled out. This is the fifth year that the council have been forced to make significant cuts, but the choices are becoming more difficult, year on year. The Labour council say they have been forced into these cuts because of decisions made by central government. Council leader Councillor Ranjit Banwait says this budget is about survival and fending off the government commissioners who would come in if Derby does not set a balanced budget. “It is a budget where we are having to make impossible decisions now,” he says. “We are seeing massive service reductions, potential closures, up to 200 job losses and we are in a very tragic position. “We made it very clear before the election that if the Conservatives returned to power, and there was no change in our funding position, we would see services that mattered to local people start to go and that’s what we are now seeing.” The closure of Moorways is likely to be the issue that creates the greatest public reaction. Derby City Council had planned to close the pool in March last year, but the facility was given a last minute reprieve after they received a petition having 6,000 signatures. The council said it had saved money following a management restructure and that money was redirected to keep the pool open, although this was only guaranteed for twelve months. There are now also some significant maintenance issues at Moorways and the pool is set to close on 31st March. Closure of the pool will force hundreds of swimmers, including school swimming classes to look elsewhere. The council also operates the pool at Queen’s Leisure Centre in the city centre, but this pool will not have the capacity to cope with the extra demand and the family pool is currently closed. Moorways is the home base for Derventio eXcel, the Derbyshire elite performance swimming squad, and City of Derby swimming club. The swimmers with those clubs rely heavily on the availability of Moorways and Queen’s Street for training, and many will have eyes on the Olympics in Rio. These include Britain’s leading medal hope, and Commonwealth Games hero, City of Derby swimmer Adam Peaty. City of Derby head coach was upset by the announcement, which could not only jeopardise the aspirations of Derby’s Olympic hopefuls, but will also have a major impact on the health and well-being on city residents. “What a sad time for Derby City when it’s at its most promising time for participation and performance sport,” she told the Derbyshire Guardian. “Derventio eXcel
Moorways Pool will finally close a year after its reprieve
and City of Derby have a flourish of talent that use the facilities day in, day out. We have between us probably forty hours of water time at Moorways and the family pool at Queen’s, which is currently out of action due to a broken roof. This leaves just one pool for us all to use across what is a huge city. “Adam Peaty is preparing for the Olympics and this disruption to his club is potentially going to hinder his opportunities. We have over 350 swimmers that swim at CoD and it’s an outrage that the council should prevent children partaking in exercise for competitive and health reasons. Childhood obesity is on the rise, heart disease our biggest killer in the UK, both of which can be prevented with healthy lifestyles and regular exercise. This is all made extremely difficult down to these decisions. Something simply has to be done to prevent this.” The closure of Moorways should save the council £214,000 in the first year and £154,000 in each of the two following years. Twelve months ago the council planned the Moorways closure to save money to help fund a new 50 metre Olympic length pool in the city, but there are no current proposals for this, although the council say they remain committed to delivering the facility in the long term.
Derby’s Christmas lights will be turned off
We could have seen the last concert at Darley Park
Rescues and rehomes Border Collies and collie crosses throughout the UK Registered Charity (1053585) For help, advice and information: Cllr Ranjit Banwait: ‘We are in a tragic position.”
‘Something has to be done to prevent this,” says Mel Marshall.
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Derby Carers Hub 17 Babington Lane
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ARE YOU A CARER? Derbyshire Carers Association support carers who look after a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or an addiction cannot cope without their help and support
WE CAN HELP! Carers Assessment, Support Plan
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This is an opportunity to discuss what help and support you may need to: maintain your own health needs and balance caring with other aspects of your life, such as, work and family. Identified support will be met through:
The Emergency Plan is incorporated within the carer assessment and support plan.
* Information giving * Signposting to external services * One to one support * Carers Personal Budget (if eligible)
An emergency plan is jointly designed with you to identify the needs of the cared for that would be required to be met in case of an emergency. You will be given a carers emergency card with a unique swift ID number. In the event of an emergency, the service can be activated through Derby City Council Adult Social Care who will ensure the plan is put in place until you are fit to care again.
Derby Carers Hub is the ‘Front Door’ for carer services We can offer a range of support and links to local organisations. For more information or to register for a Carers Assessment/ Support Plan please call on: 01332
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There are literally thousands of cats and kittens being taken-in at shelters such as ours every year throughout the UK. Unfortunately the number of these homeless cats far out-weighs the supply of good, loving homes. Whilst people continue to buy from pet-shops and profit-orientated breeders, this situation continues to get worse and many cats can spend the rest of their lives in sanctuaries and shelters. Although these rescue centres do everything they can to care for the poor little kitties, their pens are no substitute for a real home of their own. You can help by adopting your cat or kitten from an animal rescue centre or animal shelter like the Loughborough Cat Sanctuary - or by neutering your cat at six months to prevent any unwanted litters. Every cat deserves a home!
Telephone: 01509 263 357 www.loughboroughcatsanctuary.co.uk 13 Albert Place | Loughborough | Leicestershire | LE11 2DN
FIRST GRANT AWARDED TOWNSCAPE HERITAGE INITIATIVE BUILDING RESTORATION SCHEME St Peter’s Quarter based business Shooz 4 Kidz, has been awarded the first Townscape Heritage Initiative grant. The £27,000 grant will allow Shooz 4 Kidz on Green Lane to reinstate the building’s Victorian shop front and restore it to its former glory. Funded by Derby City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Derby’s £950,000 Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) supports the sympathetic restoration of historic buildings in the St Peter’s Quarter and Green Lane conservation area. Property owners can apply for grants to restore buildings and improve public areas. The project is also providing business advice and opportunities for building owners and contractors to learn building conservation skills. The landlord-owner of Shooz 4 Kidz, Mr Clive Radford said: “We are really excited to have received the Townscape Heritage Initiative grant and are looking forward to starting the work. We’ve seen old photos and think it’s great that Derby City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund are helping to bring back the lost character and charm of buildings in this part of the city. Hopefully others will follow in our footsteps and apply for funding so we can make Green Lane a better place for shoppers and businesses.” Stephen Jeffery, Chair of the St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) - which is the core retail area between Cathedral Quarter and Intu Derby, added: “St Peter’s Quarter has worked proactively with Derby City Council to secure the funding for
this programme and we continue to work in partnership to encourage property owners to apply for grants to bring buildings back to their former glory. “The programme has been very much welcomed by the businesses in the area and will greatly contribute to the overall work by the BID and its partners to bring this part of the St Peter’s Quarter back to life and make it the quality destination that it once was.” Community engagement is a vital part of this project and the THI team have been sharing information and stories about the history of the area through local exhibitions, guided tours and lectures and even special ‘theatre’ events for children and young people. More information about upcoming events will be publicised at www.derby.gov.uk/ Councillor Martin Rawson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities and City Centre regeneration for Derby City Council said “The Townscape Heritage Initiative is a keystone project for the redevelopment of the city centre. It will not only reinvigorate the area, returning Green Lane back to its previous glory but will also create a vital pedestrian link. Derby City Council and the THI Project Board are excited to be able to award the first grant to Shooz 4 Kidz and look forward to seeing the start of the transformation of this historic area”. Those who want to find out more are asked to contact the Derby City Council THI Project Team by email built.heritage@derby.gov.uk or by phone on 01332 640666.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON DERBY’S LIBRARY SERVICE CONSULTATION Consultation is now underway on the future of Derby’s library service. Library users are being asked to share what they love about the city’s libraries as part of a 12 week consultation to help shape decisions about the future of Derby’s Library Service. Derby City Council is facing a further £50 million of government cuts. It needs to consider whether savings can be made to the libraries budget while providing a library service which is flexible, modern and relevant to today’s and future customers. The Council launched its online consultation process today (30 November) to give anyone who lives, works or studies in Derby and has an interest in the Derby City Library Service an opportunity to say how they think the library service should be delivered in future years and share any other ideas to save money. For more information and to comment via the survey visit www.derby.gov.uk/libraries . The hard copy version will be launched next Tuesday (8 December). Derby City Council runs 15 libraries across the city including the Central Library, Derby Local Studies and Family History Library and 13 neighbourhood libraries. Last year there were over 783,000 visits to these libraries, and over 750,000 books and audio books were borrowed. As well as borrowing books, at the libraries people can access the internet and Wi-Fi for free, attend a job club, find out
about the history of their family or the local area and take part in a range of events and activities. Many people also visit the libraries online, downloading e-Books and accessing subscription websites from the comfort of their own homes. Councillor Martin Rawson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities and City Centre Regeneration, said: “Government cuts mean the Council can no longer afford the service in its current form. We need to consider whether savings can be made to the libraries budget and we are launching a consultation process to allow people to give us their ideas on how this can be done to achieve a modern, vibrant and sustainable library service which best meets the needs of our customers. I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in the consultation, to give us as wide a range of views as possible and to help us develop a plan for future delivery of this popular and important service.” People who live, work or study in Derby can have their say online or by post. Simply visit www.derby.gov.uk/libraries or pick up a questionnaire from any Derby City library, leisure centre, children’s centre or at the Council House from Tuesday 8 December. The results of the consultation will be considered in Summer 2016. For further information visit www.derby.gov.uk/libraries
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MULTI-AGENCY STRATEGY TO TACKLE
‘LEGAL HIGHS’
A partnership campaign is being launched – spearheaded by Derby City Council, Derbyshire Police - in a bid to tackle the growing problem of so-called ‘legal highs’. New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are set to be made illegal under changes to legislation due next year, but others have not been banned, hence the term ‘legal high’. Both adult and young person’s substance misuse treatment services have reported an increase in number of people seeking help from the drugs, and the problem is reflected in hospital admission numbers. Now the Council, police and all of the key city agencies have collaborated to produce a new Psychoactive Substances Partnership Strategy 2015-8, which sets out a number of steps designed to address harm reduction, education, treatment and reducing availability. Councillor Asaf Afzal, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Cohesion and Integration, said: “There are growing concerns about the availability of NPS and a lack of understanding about the dangers they can pose. The combination of these factors is of huge concern. “The Government plans to pass new laws in 2016 banning all ‘legal highs’, but as we have seen with drugs that are already illegal, this will only go so far in reducing the harm to individuals and society. “It is our duty to safeguard all people engaged in the use of legal or illegal substances. Our multi-agency partnership approach aims to address NPS at every level, from education and prevention to regulation and enforcement.” Derbyshire Constabulary’s drug expert Steve Holme said: “The issue of so-called ‘legal highs’ has concerned us for some time now, not least because some of them were actually illegal but also because of the numbers of calls we receive about the behaviour of people under the influence of them, and people collapsing
CARER’S DIARY IT IS ALL HAPPENING! The recent week saw so much activity for the Auction in the New Year. A meeting chaired by our Chief Executive Officer, Narinder Sharma confirmed that Saturday, 12 March 2016 will be the date of the auction and it will be held at the Derbyshire Cricket Club grounds marquee. On Monday, ROYAL CROWN DERBY confirmed that a paperweight in the shape of a woodpecker would be donated to our assocation for the auction. Equally, a visit to Denby Pottery produced a donation of a dinner service. Furthermore, donations have now been promised from Hunters of Derby and also Euronics to be found in Babbington Lane, Further afield their have been undertakings from Baslow Hall and there are now ongoing approcahes to many other businesses in the Derby area. A mention must also be made of Nic Zannatou of Zanfish fame who promised to be a donor and support by annoucing. “Tell me what you want and it is your!” What marvellous people there are in Derby. This diary is composed by carers for carers so all submissions would be welcomed. IT IS FANTASTIC!!
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The Giant Family Pantomime Will Jack find his fortune in the land of opportunity? Will the beans amount to anything more than a small casserole? Will Jack find himself dealing with a gigantic problem?
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he classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk will be magically brought to life in the Lichfield Garrick’s own giant family pantomime. This year, the much loved Graham Cole, best known for his role as PC Tony Stamp in the ITV police drama, The Bill, takes on the role of Hemlock, the Giant’s ‘evil’ henchman. For the ninth successive year, the pantomime is written and directed by Ian Adams. Ian also returns as Lichfield’s favourite Dame in the role of Dame Trott. Wayward Jack, keen to find fortune trades his last dime for a handful of magic beans in the hope that his dreams will come true. Will Jack find his fortune in the land of opportunity? Will the beans amount to anything more than a small casserole? Will Jack find himself dealing with a gigantic problem? Jack and the Beanstalk runs at the Lichfield Garrick from Thursday 3 December 2015
to Sunday 3 January 2016, with a variety of schools, matinee and evening performances. Tickets are selling fast with a number of shows already sold out. Ticket prices start from £12.50 for children and £21.50 for adults. To book your tickets call the Box Office on 01543 412121 or visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com
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Vintage Toy Revival in the Quarter
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n Sunday 13 Dec the Sheffield Antiques Quarter Christmas Market will be featuring a Vintage Toy Revival from the extensive collection of local antique dealer Norman Salt. Norman and wife Annette set up and ran the Derbyshire Toy Museum in Matlock Bath from the early 1980s. Born from their mutual passion for collecting and preserving toys and a desire to share their enthusiasm with the masses the museum open it’s doors for over a decade. Norman
has blown the cobwebs off and dusted down the displays to show off a special selection of their originally vast collection. With Victorian dolls and prams, ancient teddies, rare tin cars and novelty toys with examples dating from the 1880’s. The exhibition accompanies a cosy Vintage-style Santa’s grotto tucked into a corner of the Abbeydale Picture House. The Picture House, itself an iconic 1920’s cinema building, is a great venue for this lovely market. The building is Sheffield’s best example of what is left of the original 54 prewar cinema buildings that once entertained the masses across the city. The life is being breathed back into the Picture House as the focal point of the Antiques Quarter with plans for cinema revival showings and music as well as more community events. Entry to see Santa is £3 which includes the exhibition, gist, crackers and treats or a suggested donation of £1.50 for just the exhibition.The exhibition is special dedication to Normans wife Annette who sadly passed away in December last year and all proceeds will be donated to Ashgate Hospice In addition Norman has just completed a book written over the last 12 months ‘A lifetime in Antiques’ which is a compilation of 30 funny stories from his work in the antiques trade. Also dedicated to his wife the book will raise money for the
hospice and will be published and launched in the quarter early next year. Norman with son Christopher runs Salts Antiques on Barmouth Road in the Antiques Quarter a family run business set up 50 years ago. As well dealing in antiques and avid collector of antique arms and armour Norman specialises in restoration of tin cars. Background: The Sheffield Antiques Quarter an up and coming destination to the south of the city. Comprising 60 uniques local and independent businesses. They hold quarterly vintage markets at the Abbeydale Picture House. This Event: Christmas Vintage Market sun 13 Dec 11-4 Abbeydale Picture House inside and Out. 70 stalls selling Vintage Retro, Antiques, Arts, Local crafts and artisan produce. featuring a Vintage Style
Santa’s Grotto.p and Toy Exhibition. Entry to the market is £2.50 and Kids go Free. Dogs welcome. Visit to the Santa’s Grotto will be £3 where children will see Santa, receive a Lolly Pop, a Christmas cracker, get a small gift and a letter from Santa as well as entry to the Vintage Toy exhibition. Toy Exhibition Entry is £1.50. All proceeds to Ashgate Hospice Following on from 3 great events this year, and in amongst the twinkling lights there will be tons of lovely stalls selling everything from vintage clothing and antiques furniture to Sheffield made gifts, local artisan pickles and handmade chocolates. Held at the Iconic Abbeydale Picture House it’s a lovely setting in the heart of the Quarter.There will also be a ‘Vintage Styled’ Santa’s Grotto as well as a revival toy exhibition showing antiques toys from the collection of a local enthusiast and owner of the Derbyshire Toy Museum. The Antiques Quarter is a great place to Shop, Buy & Think Local & Independent this Christmas! Vintage Markets on Facebook - https://www.facebook. com/VintageMarketSheffield?ref=h/ Antiques Quarter Website www.sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk http://www.sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk Contact Hendrika Stephens - 07939 565587 i n f o @ s h e f f i e l d a n t i q u e s q u a r t e r. c o . u k mailto:info@sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk
The Sheffield Antiques Quarter drawing attention to shopping local and independent in the city / Shop ‘local & independent’ for the best of Sheffield The Sheffield Antiques Quarter is an emerging new destination to be found in the city
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uilt on an area with a history in antiques the quarter came together as 20 businesses some 3 years ago now with 60 businesses, most of which are new, it’s an area that is really been brought to life by local and independent retail working together. The increasing abundance of small local retailers and businesses in Sheffield is becoming THE great attraction of a city built on steel and industry. With a plethora of quarters the city is literally buzzing with artisan producers, street traders, artists, makers, designers and shopkeepers running their unique quirky shops, cafes and bars. It’s undeniable that by choosing to buy local and independent shoppers encourage the
city’s unique and dynamic entrepreneurs to step up the pace. As a result Sheffield is becoming a more vibrant and exciting place to live, work and play. Areas like the Devonshire and Sheffield Antiques Quarter are giving the city a cutting edge that improves the health of the local economy as well as the well-being of its communities. We’d all do well to buy into this and become part of the bigger picture where buying becomes personal and harps back to better days where community and local meant more. Buy local and buy with a sustainable guarantee ‘that every penny spent locally will in turn be spent locally’. In Sheffield people with the ingredients to run a truly Sheffield business will ensure the circle continues. In addition the Antiques Quarter hold monthly community flea markets as well quarterly vintage markets on the Abbeydale Road. These are based at the iconic 1920’s Picture House building that dominates the view on Abbeydale Road. The Picture House is truly the best of what’s left of the 54 pre-war cinema buildings that once entertained the masses in the city. Where most have fallen by the wayside and ceded to the demolition ball. The quarter see the Pictrie Hosue as the community hub and the centre of the quarter and it’s a delightful venue for these events . The Antiques Quarter group are doing all they can to help to bring this iconic treasure into the limelight to ensure the city recognises it’s value and it’s potential to become a hub for entertainment and events for the area. • The next Antiques Quarter Vintage Flea Market is on Sun 13th Dec 11-4 • Pedlar’s Corner Community Fleas is held on the 1st Sunday of the month all year. Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ events/111875692502119/ Antiques Quarter Website: www.sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk
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THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES “If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!”
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show! This outstanding live concert style ‘rockumentry’ will be performed by one extraordinarily talented renowned musician: Phil Walker, and backed by his exceptional band. With over 20 guitars used on stage, Phil and his band will accurately recreate the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero taking you on a journey through the decades from when the first legends of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era began in the 1950’s, through to the most creative and inspirational modern guitar heroes of today. Whatever kind of music you listen to, from rock to pop, from folk to reggae, they all have one thing in common: the guitar. Whether it’s electric or acoustic, there’s no other instrument that can boast that it’s been the catalyst for so many new ideas, and that it’s been at the heart of so many revolutions not only in music, but also in culture and society. The Story Of Guitar Heroes highlights many of the prolific artistes that have made this happen. Also offering the very latest in video screen technology and much more to get your heart racing! This awe inspiring show not only appeals to all those budding guitar heroes out there, but to music lovers of all ages. “If you like music and guitars... you will LOVE this show
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If you’re looking to rejuvenate your bathroom this Holiday, then Easy Bathrooms is the place to be 18 | ISSUE 35 | DERBYSHIRE GUARDIAN
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ith stores in Derby and a brand new showroom opening in Nottingham on Boxing Day, there’s an Easy Bathrooms store right on your doorstep and thanks to special Christmas and January offers there’s no better time to invest. Featuring a mixture of own-brand, designer products and a huge array of tiles, you can get everything your bathroom needs from Easy Bathrooms, including baths, toilets, showers, taps and finishing touches like tiles and fittings. Home to the region’s biggest collection of fitted bathroom displays, with Easy Bathroom’s you can walk in and see your future bathroom in person, eliminating the risk of buying blind as you would when buying online – but that doesn’t mean you will be paying any more as Easy Bathrooms is committed to offering internet prices and a price promise that matches any like for like quote. With displays ranging from vintage
weathered wood-effect tiles (Pictured in our Derby showroom) and retro detailed artdeco ceramics, to modern anthracite colour schemes and black gloss furniture. All the latest trends in interior design under one roof. If you’re unsure of which style suits you best then take inspiration from the fully fitted displays or talk to one of Easy Bathrooms advisors who can take your room measurements and requirements and plan your bathroom for free with no obligation to purchase. Just one of the many services Easy Bathrooms offers to all of its customers. The Christmas sale is now on, but if you’re looking to buy in the New Year the Easy Bathrooms January sale begins on the 4th of January and runs until the 7th of February, giving you up to 50% off all bathroom products up to 20% off our huge choice of tiles. To find your nearest showroom visit www.easybathrooms.com
Keycraft: Your friendly local garden building manufacturer and garden centre with large show site. Santa will be in his grotto Watch out for our ex display shed and every Sat/Sun from 28th summerhouse sale starts January. November 10.30 – 1.30 £3 admission - gift for each child - all proceeds to charity.
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Customer being supported to access the community
Community Links Derby CIC has been supporting adults with learning disabilities for two and a half years. Paul Calderwood and Martin Dobson set up the support services after leaving Derby City Council, where they both managed day centers. Paul and Martin both wanted to create a service which didn’t make profits for shareholders from social care. They decided to set up their organisation as a social enterprise. Community Links is a Community Interest Company where any profits made are reinvested in the service. The aim is to enable their customers to become valued and contributing members of their communities. To achieve this, they support people to access a range of activities and opportunities available in their local community in an inclusive and outcome focused
way, while maximizing their potential. People are supported in three key areas; voluntary and paid employment, wellbeing and leisure, and lifelong learning and functional skills.Their vision is to be a
Martin and Paul at East Midlands Chambers Awards where Community Links were finalists in the Business in the Community Award
matters to the people who are supported. Paul Calderwood said, “Putting individuals with learning disabilities at the heart of their own care planning leads to better outcomes, people are treated as individuals and get
“Putting individuals with learning disabilities at the heart of their own care planning leads to better outcomes. People are treated as individuals and get the right support to develop the skills and confidence required to achieve their goals and meet their full potential”. person centered organisation where everyone feels valued and sees that their contribution makes a difference. Person centred approaches put the person at the centre of their support, the focus is on what
the right support to develop the skills and confidence required to achieve their goals and meet their full potential”. Community Links is based in a building in Derby City Centre. The building is used
as a hub from which people can access the community daily for activities/opportunities such as swimming, gym, cafes, shopping, cinema, parks, work opportunities, social groups, and adult learning. Having the building also enables Community Links to provide autism specific spaces, with quiet areas and sensory rooms. People can choose when and how they would like to be supported, this can be a full day, half day, and one to one hourly support. As well as the core support hours during the day customers are also supported in the evenings and at weekends. Community Links is a growing organisation and is developing supported living services. Most customers access Community Links through personal budgets, the new way social care money is directly paid to individuals.
VOLUNTEER ROLE Volunteer support worker BRIEF DESCRIPTION Supporting adults with learning disabilities to be more included in the community. LOCATION Derby City TIME COMMITMENT Specific hours and times can be discussed to suit you. TYPICAL TASKS - Supporting people with learning disabilities to access the community - Providing support with activities - Encouraging independence - Supporting people with developing their confidence and self esteem - Working in a team and supporting those around you - Skills and experience - Good communication skills - Confidence in supporting people with learning disabilities in the community alongside other members of the public - Good organisational skills - A personable and friendly character - Be passionate about supporting people TRAINING AND SUPPORT You will receive support and training to help you get the most out of your role. NEXT STEPS - Please contact Paul Calderwood to register your interest or to find out more about the role: paul@clderby.org. Tel: 07915900430 or 01332 265657 WHY VOLUNTEER FOR COMMUNITY LINKS? - We were finalists in the East Midlands Chamber Awards for ‘Business in the Community’ - You will gain valuable experience and new skills to add to your CV - You will meet lots of friendly people who, like you, have a passion for our work - We insist on equal opportunities and fair treatment for all people applying to be volunteers - We provide out-of-pocket expenses of up to £10 a day - Volunteers say they feel proud to volunteer at Community Links - You will be a lifeline to help us continue to meet our social aims - “I started volunteering at Community Links and now work there part time” - “You are truly valued and made to feel part of the team” - “I really feel that I make a difference to people’s lives”
If you are interested in support for you or someone you care for please contact Paul or Martin on 01332265657 or email Paul on paul@clderby.org. Community Links is looking for volunteers to join their team and be part of delivering rewarding, life changing support.
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since 2011 and we offer considerable value convenience of not having to cook an evening for money whilst not compromising on quality. meal. We have a 5 star hygiene rating and are Our meal ranges are priced at £2.25, £2.65 very proud of the service that we provide. and £2.85 and we have an À La Carte range at £3.95, and a Go Large range at £3.85. In For more information about addition we have a tasty selection of pureed Kinds of Queniborough and meals and puddings, which look like our ordering regular meals. We feel very proud that we are helping our flavoursome dishes, go to website customers retain their independence at home. www.kindsofqueniborough.co.uk We also deliver to customers who work shifts and unsociable hours, who prefer the or call 0116 260 0741 now.
Kinds of Queniborough Delivering value, quality and a more personable service of ready meals to your door.... At Kinds of Queniborough we pride ourselves on delivering a wide range of delicious and healthy meals with quality service. We are a local, family business and have been established since 2011. Lorne Kind has an extensive catering background which has ensured that we provide only quality food that we are proud of. Our meals are fresh, frozen down, with no preservatives, and as homemade as if you cooked them yourself. These delicious meals
can be popped in the microwave or oven, straight from frozen, with the convenience to choose what time of the day you would like your meal. We offer a choice of dishes for different dietary requirements and vegetarian options, and are always striving to increase our range with tasty meals and puddings. We feel that our customer service is second to none, being able to change delivery times for hospital appointments and being a point of contact for customers and their relatives. We are always happy to assist with any concerns or small tasks, be it picking up a paper or posting a letter. We are very amenable to taking orders for fresh sliced cooked meat, salad and vegetable produce. We always strive to make customers’ experience with us friendly, positive and hassle free. Ordering is simple, either by handing the driver an order, telephoning the order through or placing an order via our website. We are proud to say that our prices have been held
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USING TRUSTS IN WILLS into residential care, only their share can be assessed by the local authority. The other 50%, which passed to the trust when its owner died, is protected and cannot be used to pay for long term care.
Will trusts and tax A will trust can also be used to protect the inheritance that children might expect to receive in the event that a surviving parent remarries without making a new will that includes specific provision for their children. The rules of inheritance could mean that the entire estate goes to the new spouse and any previous will, from when both parents were alive, is declared invalid. This scenario is described as ‘sideways disinheritance’. This type of trust could again be a property will trust or a more flexible discretionary will trust.
USING TRUSTS IN WILLS
- to protect family homes and your children’s inheritance
As health and medical care improves, and people live longer, the financial implications of paying for care fees becomes an important issue for many families. Using trusts in wills is one way to help protect family homes from being used for care fees. A will trust is also a method of protecting the inheritance of a couple’s children, if one parent dies and the surviving spouse remarries. Married couples and civil partners can set up a property will trust by dividing ownership of their home so that each person has a 50% share. They then become what is known as ‘tenants in common’. Instead of leaving their 50% share to the other person in their will, they leave it to a trust which only comes into existence when the first partner dies.
A discretionary will trust does use up some, or all, of the first partner’s inheritance tax nilrate band and could also mean that trustees are liable for capital gains tax. If a couple leave everything to each other in a traditional will or a property will trust is used these tax liabilities do not arise. Until 2007, nil-rate band discretionary will trusts were a common way of saving inheritance tax. A couple potentially liable could split their estate into halves, both below the nil-rate band. But currently, the ability to transfer unused inheritance tax allowance ended the need for this type of will trust for most couples.
How Else Solicitors can help Else Solicitors has a specialist wills team, which is led by Kathryn Caple. This team offers a bespoke service including the drafting and reviewing of wills.
Property will trusts and care fees
We can provide advice on changing your will if your personal or business circumstances change.
If a property will trust has been created, the surviving partner retains the right to live in the home. If they subsequently have to move
A properly structured will ensures that any payments from insurance policies go to the people you would want to benefit.
Speak to Else Solicitors for advice about whether setting up a will trust could be right for you and your family and to discuss inheritance tax and estate administration.
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Stephen Toon Hearing Care Yummy Mummies & Doting Daddies Stephen Toon Hearing Care is an acclaimed hearing aid provider championing good ear health. With a split base in Derbyshire and Oxford, Stephen Toon Hearing Care is an independent, innovative establishment which provides caring, compassionate, hearing advice to clients across the country. From diagnosing ear problems to recommending which hearing aid to use, Stephen Toon Hearing Care will take care of all your hearing needs. One of their most popular treatments is the Micro-suction Ear Wax Removal which safely removes your ear wax build-up either at the practice or in the comfort of your own home. Stephen prides himself on going the extra mile, chatting to clients to really understand their needs. Stephen said: “Getting to know my patients is the most important thing I do when trying to restore someone’s hearing. I can learn a lot more about patients’ hearing needs, than just looking at hearing graphs.” Stephen has comprehensive experience in the industry. He has also previously worked with the BBC as audiology consultant for a television series, so you will never be in a safer pair of hands. To find out more about Micro-suction Ear Wax Removal or how to improve your hearing, call Stephen Toon now on 01246 766 912 or go to website www.stephentoon.org.
get High Five at Hey Baby 4D Unborn children can give expecting parents a high five at Hey Baby 4D, a specialist 4D scanning facility in Derby. Nestled in the heart of the city centre in the Market Place, Hey Baby 4D gives parents peace of mind and a snapshot into how their little bundle of joy is developing. 4D scanning is the exciting and innovative way to see and bond with your baby – before it has even been born. It may seem magical, but advanced imaging technology is used to turn a conventional ultrasound into a real-time 4D moving image. Many parents want more than just the diagnostic scans at 12 weeks and 20 weeks that the NHS prescribes. Hey Baby 4D recognises that parents like to form an emotional connection to their baby, which is why they are championing 4D scans to produce beautiful, unforgettable images for eager parents to be. Edd Tillen, director at Hey Baby 4D said: “When my wife was pregnant, we really wanted to see the progress of our unborn baby. It was mainly for peace of mind and also the very thrilling prospect of meeting our child for the first time. We found a dearth in 4D baby scanning, which is how Hey Baby 4D was formed. Our dedicated team of sonographers
put mums-to-be at ease and will talk you through your scan, every step of the way. Through our committed, compassionate approach, we hope to provide an invaluable service for parents.” A Hey Baby 4D scan is just one of the many treats on offer. Situated within a city centre beauty clinic and spa, pregnant women and new mothers can take advantage of special offers for beauty treatments, massages and therapies, either as part of their visit, or at a later date, to help them look and feel amazing. There are various packages starting at £49 for a 2D scan to a 4D Video package for £99. In addition, the Watch Me Grow sessions include 4 colour 3D photos, deluxe photo frame, CD of 2D and 3D photos and a stunning 4D video on DVD. This is perfect viewing and a great gift for grandparents and spouses alike. If you can’t wait to see your baby, give Hey Baby 4D a call. They would love for you to meet your gorgeous baby and share the emotional experience with you. For more information about Hey Baby 4D and the exciting packages they offer, go to the website www.heybaby4D.co.uk or call 01332 344 425 now.
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Looking for a rewarding career in care? Ever wondered what it would be like to care for and enrich the lives of adults with autism? We are holding the above events at our Day Services in Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts and Heanor, Derbyshire. At the event you will be able to:
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We will be there to give you all the information you will need to take your first steps into working in the care sector. There are a variety of positions that may be of interest to you…..you never know…..it could be a new year a new career. An exciting prospect to go into 2016 with!!!
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Restart Admin Officer Full time: 35h, £15,015 p.a. http://www.saltbox.org.uk/blog/restart-admin-officer-saltbox Closing date: Midday 5th January 2016 – Interviews 13th January 2016 – Further details http://www.saltbox.org.uk or contact Dave on 01782 815 879 Finance Officer part time 24-28h, £15,470 - £18,000 (Pro Rata) http://www.saltbox.org.uk/blog/finance-officer-saltbox Closing date: Midday 5th January 2016 – Interviews 14th January 2016 – Further details http://www.saltbox.org.uk or contact Tyler on 01782 815 879 Older People Engagement Officer full time 35h, £20,839.00 p.a. http://www.saltbox.org.uk/blog/older-people-engagement-officer-saltbox Closing date: Midday 31st December 2015 – Interviews 11th January 2016 – Further details http://www.saltbox.org.uk or contact Chris on 01782 207 200 Older People Engagement Officer part time 17.5 h, £20,839 (Pro Rata £10,419.50 p.a.) http://www.saltbox.org.uk/blog/older-people-engagement-officer-part-time-saltbox Closing date: Midday 31st December 2015 – Interviews 11th January 2016 – Further details http://www.saltbox.org.uk or contact Chris on 01782 207 200 Admin Support Officer to Older People Engagement Officer part time 10.5h, £14,287 (Pro Rata £4,286.10 p.a.) http://www.saltbox.org.uk/blog/admin-support-officer-saltbox Closing date: Midday 31st December 2015 – Interviews 11th January 2016 – Further details http://www.saltbox.org.uk or contact Chris on 01782 207 200
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This Months Car Reviews by Syd Taylor
Infiniti Q50 2.2D Sport Tech Ownership of premium brands is a tricky business because buying into a brand in effect ‘brands’ the customer with all those ‘tricky’ signifiers that attach themselves like barnacles to the glossy patina of wealth. ‘Own a Roller and you’ve gotta be rollin’ in it, right? Coast around in a big Merc or BMW and ten to one you’re the sort who likes to let the world know you’ve made it, sort of...’ Shaking off undesirable connotations isn’t easy. But it’s nevertheless possible in today’s motoring market. For discerning motorists who don’t want the eye of the world to form erroneus impressions regarding the kind of people they are, an arcane choice can be an alright move. Infiniti is a relatively new brand that comes with the backing of a parent company - Nissan. And that boasts a peerless pedigree when it comes to engineering excellence and robust dependability, so the models will keep on giving with gilt-edged security. The Q50 is not widely known and that is why it is set to become the considered purchase of a select clientele - people who want style and luxury but who baulk at ostentation and who are uncomfortable with the obvious choice - for there is nothing more common than the obvious. Infiniti customers are individualists who like things a little different, but without
compromising quality. Discerning motorists in other words. The Q50 is impressive - rather like a fine suit of unostentatious elegance. This four door saloon offers style without swank and fanfarefree motoring. Subtle contours convey a sense of dynamic purpose and the ever-soslightly muscular rear is indicative, to those in the know, of rear-wheel-drive delights. There’s nothing aggressive in any way - but it radiates presence without pugnacity, eliciting respect of the best kind. At £39,870 it’s a veritable bargain. Choc full of the elec-tec triumphs of our age when it comes to safety, in-car entertainment and satnav serendipity. There’s too much to list here. You expect comfort and that’s what you get. There’s opulence in the capacious leather-clad interior - a seductive encasement in the topnotch ergonomic embrace. You don’t just feel the business, you are the business: the best sort of person in the right sort of place. The ‘go’ you get up to about 145 mph comes from a lovely and smooth 170ps 2.2 diesel through a seven-speed automatic gearbox with driving modes ranging from snow through standard to sport. Everything is designed for driver-friendly propulsion as fast as you like without fuss. And - remarkably in the
current climate - claimed fuel consumption of 57.7mpg overall is about what you really do get Pace without poise is like bread without wine and with the Q50 road manners are wellbred. Balance is the key. Everything seems mutually reinforcing. You get Direct Adaptive Steering - essentially a ‘wend-by-wire’ system which has an orthodox back up if (hopefully never) needed. You choose from three types of effort and response combinations. Progress truly in the name of progress - if you get
my meaning. The Q50 is a secret garden of delights for the cognoscenti. One of the best saloons you can buy for the money, it doesn’t boast about its credentials. Its rarity might be because conformity as ever, tends to rule the roost - but drive one of these and you’re a trendsetter. In short it marries modernity to engineering foundations that are long trusted. A saloon that is firm-footed on the ground but which points the way upwards to - where else? - Infiniti.
The new Sportage is a purposefully styled piece of amorous armour offering protection and passion in the manner of the medieval knight and his code of chivalry. Sleek and gleaming, it looks very classy with clever contours bringing out the substance of the style with subtlety. Class without flash. One look at it amounts to an invitation to get busy with the motoring. So in we get and off we go....Pause to admire the interior; a tactile assemblage of svelte smoothness that whispers promises of comfort, composure and secure well-being. It’s a cabin of sophisticated charm to which one simply responds with delight with no thought regarding the hows and whys. And all those technological requirements are amply met in the top spec. £29,505 KX4 all-wheel -drive variant with the 181bhp 2.0litre diesel and six speed automatic transmission that will do more than 120mph. Seats (The front ones are heated) are leather, there’s a panoramic sunroof, dual automatic air conditioning, a touch screen for audio, navigation and reversing camera. And for my generation who are still wondering where the yellow went, there’s Bluetooth - which doesn’t come in a toothpaste tube. Joking aside, all the standup comedians in the land would rush to sit down in such roomy
comfort. Houdini himself would be inclined to break IN. But to the road... Kia cleverness knocks the wonders of the ancient world into a cocked hat. It has ‘intelligent’ All-Wheel-Drive. When the going gets tough it switches to fourwheel-drive. Don’t ask me how, but it works to perfection. Most of the time it’s in twowheel-drive so it’s economical. Kia’s claim of 39.2mpg is remarkably honest. In over 500 miles I got a tad more than that! It drives smoothly, is brisk when needed and handles and rides very well. The ‘Flex Steer’ system lets you choose between comfort, sport or normal settings for different levels of power assistance. A lift given to a pal of the Arthur Daley persuasion whose vehicle had broken down and didn’t have that reassuring Kia seven year warranty, brought forth “What’s this then?” as he settled in comfortably. ‘Reliable Reg Robinson’. was a believer in the credo that no decent automobile was ever manufactured a) outside Britain, b) after nineteen sixty six. Had he not been bald he would still be sporting a Beatle fringe. Inflexible. Suffice it to say that he was, metaphorically of course, shaken by the ride and stirred to exclaim “Not a bad car this.” No higher praise ever issued from his lips. Confirmation indeed that the new Kia Sportage is ‘spot on’.
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI KX4 AWD
Cynics may sneer at progress and declare while picking parsley from their teeth that there is no such thing. In the style of the venerable Doctor Johnson, who once dismissed an eminent contemporary philosopher’s fanciful notions by simply kicking a stone on the path while saying: “I refute this!” I am emboldened to insist that the latest Kia Sportage represents a sound kick to the nether regions of those who would maintain that ‘there is no such thing as progress’ in this hectic world. Kia’s best seller does so many things so well that to say it serves as a transport of
delight is not to indulge in hyperbole but rather to undersell it - buying, as it does, into todays motorists preference for a compact, yet roomy and uncramped multi-purpose chariot that is stylish even when box-ticking practical considerations. The SUV is here to stay: not least because today’s motoring is not for wimps. Assertion in some appreciable measure is needed. The padded-shoulders of ‘Eighties’ power dressers have given way to their motoring equivalent - a sharply suited go-getter with heft enough to muscle its way through traffic. But in the politest sort of way, of course.
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KING RULES ON DEBUT G
race King made a stunning debut for Team Derby in their opening National Badminton League clash, at home to Surrey Smashers, winning her ladies singles tie with Georgina Bland and sealing the match victory for Team Derby. The fifteen-year-old Quarndon schoolgirl was drafted into the side following an injury to Malaysian Lyddia Cheah Yi Yu. She has represented England at schools level, but this was her first appearance in senior competition. It was also her first competitive match since she snapped her anterior cruciate ligament. King made a good start, taking the first three points of the opening set and settling the nerves, although there was little sign of any. There was also plenty of support for her at in the new sports centre venue at the University of Derby’s Kedleston Road campus. “Yes,” she said, “I know virtually every other person in the crowd. When I got going I really felt the crowd, it felt electric.” The youngster went on to take the opening game 9-3 and then raced to set point, at 8-0, in the second before Bland recovered a little. King held her nerve to win this 9-3 too. Bland pulled a st back, 3-9 in the third, before King sealed the tie 9-6 in the fourth. “That was incredible,” she smiled afterwards. I had no pressure on me to win. I’ve just come back from injury, so I wanted to see how I got on. I was honoured to step in and replace Lyddia, I just wanted to soak it up.” She has already represented her country, but said that this was even better. “I’m a Derby girl,” she added, “It takes a lot to top playing for your country, but playing for your home town, I think this tops it, to be honest!” Head coach Julia Mann was delighted with King’s performance. “Grace was the star, she was fantastic. She played like a veteran, even though she has no experience. Team captain Rajiv Ouseph led from the front with a 9-5, 9-7, 9-7 victory over Carl Baxter in the opening men’s singles tie, as Team Derby looked to erase the memory of a 0-5 defeat to Surrey in the opening tie twelve months earlier. “As captain it was my duty to start well, but there were some other really good performances,” he said. “The support was really good, so happy all round.” Surrey levelled in the second match as Ollie Baczala and Amanda Hogstrom went down 4-9, 6-9, 6-9 to a strong Surrey mixed doubles pairing of Robert Blair and Emily Westwood. The closest contest of the night was the men’s doubles clash with Andy Ellis and Chris Coles taking on Chris Langridge and Dean George. Ellis and Coles prevailed in a tight opening game, 9-8, before the visitors won the next two games. Derby’s duo recovered to level the tie, 9-6 in the fourth set to set up a deciding fifth
Grace King made a winning debut for Team Derby
Andy Ellis climbs high over partner Chris Coles in the men’s doubles match against Surrey
set, which they won 4-1. Grace King’s victory put the tie beyond Surrey’s reach before Gail Emms and Kate Robertshaw took the final match 9-8, 9-6, 9-4, against Gabby Adcock and Abigail Holden, for a 4-1 Team Derby victory. “A fantastic way to start,” said coach Julia Mann. “It’s always good to start really well and to get a 4-1 win at the beginning of the season is brilliant.” Mann has stepped up to head coach, having been assistant to Donna Kellogg as Team Derby won the inaugural title, with Kellogg was due to give birth in December. “Last year Donna and I worked together,” she added, “so this year I have taken over the mantle on my own, but she is with me in spirit.” A week later Team Derby travelled to Loughborough Sport, who they beat in the final in June. Derby fielded a less experienced team as Ouseph and Hogstrom were playing in overseas tournaments, looking for qualification for the Rio Olympics. In the face of a really strong home side it was no surprise that Loughborough extracted some revenge of their own, as Team Derby slipped to a 1-4 defeat. Scottish Under-21
international Alex Dunn, making his team Derby debut, was swept aside 4-9, 1-9, 4-9, by Andrew Smith in the men’s singles before Kate Robertshaw and Gail Emms brought their experience to bear, coming from behind to win the ladies doubles 3-9, 9-7, 9-2, 9-5. Chloe Birch was too strong for Grace King, taking the win in straight sets, while Andy Ellis and Chris Coles took the men’s doubles to a deciding set, which they lost 4-5 having had match point. Ben Stawski and Tiara Samuels also went down in straight sets in the closing mixed doubles, but Julia Mann was not too disheartened at the 1-4 match result. “It’s disappointing,” she said, “but it’s not the end of the world. This time last year we had lost both matches, so we are in a better position. Our young players will have learned from the experience.” After two matches Team Derby sit third in the table with five points, looking for a top-four finish to qualify for the final knock-out stage of the tournament. Their next match is at home to Birmingham Lions on Monday 11th January at the University of Derby’s new sports centre on Kedleston Road, start time 7.30pm.
DUKERIES RALLY AT DONINGTON
DRAMATIC LAST GASP WIN FOR FIELD AND VICKERS C ompetitive rallying returned to Donington, in October, for the first time since 1998 as the Dukeries Rally staged their single-day event in the park. There was a dramatic conclusion as long time leaders, David and Alice Tinn, retired on the final stage. Victory went to Ashley Field and Ryan Vickers (Dukeries MC) who staged a fantastic fight-back after a relatively slow start to the event. The Ford Escort of Jason Lepley and Howard Pridmore set a scorching pace on the opening stage to lead David Tinn’s Proton by four seconds as the largely tarmac event wound its way around Donington’s track and service roads. Large crowds turned out, eager to get close to the action. Lepley’s coil pack expired on stage 2 leaving the Tinns with a handy 16 seconds advantage over Sheffield’s Martin Hodgson and Tony Jones (Sheffield and Hallamshire) in their Ford Escort. Tinn continued increase the gap to his rivals over the next couple of stages as the Ian Woodhouse/Paul Rowlands Escort came through to second place, some 35 seconds behind, before Woodhouse suffered a broken gear linkage on stage 5, ending his rally. Tinn was also having problems of his own. “We had no clutch pedal,” he said. “It was OK when it was moving, but just getting going was difficult.”
Martin Hodgson closed the gap to 15 seconds after stage 5, while the Field/Vickers Darrian T90 was racing up the leader board, now into fourth place. They had been 39th after spinning on the opening stage. “We were bogging down in the chicanes and at the hairpins,” said Field, “so we turned the traction control off and it was great.” London Irish pairing Paul Alexander and Tom Woodburn (Escort MkII) had been pretty consistent and assumed second place after stage 6 with 40 seconds covering the top four cars. Heading into the eighth and final stage, in the dark, David Tinn was 28 seconds clear of closest rival Alexander, but only travelled the length of Donington’s starting straight before his engine let go. Alexander struggled with his lights and was seven seconds slower than Hodgson who moved ahead to claim the Class 3 victory and second overall. Quickest of all on the final stage was Ashley Field, whose Darrian (6m 18s) was 16 seconds faster than Hodgson’s Escort, leaping from fourth to take a surprise victory in 55 minutes 43seconds, nine seconds ahead of Hodgson with Alexander third. Dukeries MC also took a Class 5 victory as John and Rhys Yates (Ford Fiesta R5) recorded the third fastest time on the final stage to finish the rally in sixth place overall. Paul Horton Motorsport Photography
Competitive rallying returned to Donington, in October, for the first time since 1998 as the Dukeries Rally staged their single-day event in the park
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Martin Hodgson and Tony Jones came second in their Ford Escort
John and Rhys Yates took a class win in their Fiesta
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David Mason climbs aboard at the mid-race pitstop
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avid Mason OBE and Calum Lockie took their second consecutive Britcar title in Donington’s season ending Winter Raceday. Lockie made a good start, in the first of two 90 minute British Endurance Championship races, to slot their FFCorse Ferrari 458 into second behind the leading BMW Z4 of Richard Neary. Racing had been delayed by torrential morning rain and the circuit was still slippy. Neary, under pressure, went off at the Craner Curves giving the advantage to Lockie who duly brought the car in from the lead to hand over to Mason. Martin Short, in for Neary, soon had the BMW back in the lead and then, as the circuit dried, Mason was also passed by the Johnny Mowlem, in Ivor Dunbar’s Ferrari, and the Audi R8 of Phil Hanson and Nigel Moore. Fourth place was good enough for maximum points for Mason and Lockie as those ahead were in the non-championship invitation class. Lockie again tucked in behind Neary at the
start of race 2, but this time Neary stayed on track to lead through to the mid-race pit stops and Short held on to the lead all the way to the flag. A great recovery drive from Johnny Mowlem brought the other Ferrari through to second place as darkness fell. This was Mowlem’s first visit to Donington Park, since 2001, having carved an international sportscar career that sees him spend much of his time racing in the US. “Donington has been very kind to me today,” he laughed. “Somebody up there is smiling on me.” Mowlem was lucky that his right rear tyre had not blown, after Dunbar knicked it on the kerbing, before a fuel pump failure set alarms ringing four laps from home. “I backed off and in the end I was just cruising, but I literally ran out of fuel going down the back straight, put it in neutral just coasted across the line.” At the time Mowlem was a lap up on Hanson and Moore and so held on to second place. David Mason, having his first taste of night racing, took the flag in fourth place for another maximum points haul and that
Calum Lockie and David Mason celebrate the Britcar title with the FFCorse team
David Mason gets a taste of night driving as he and Calum Lockie head for a second title
second title. “We are thrilled to bits,” beamed the London art dealer. “Calum was brilliant and today was something special. Today I will particularly remember because of the quality the racing and also it was my first night race, which was something outstanding.” “I’m absolutely delighted,” added Calum Lockie. “This is my fifth Britcar title, so really chuffed with that,” He also praised car owner and, gentleman-driver, team mate Mason. “David has done an immense job. He keeps his head down, keeps cool, and brings the car home.” Running alongside the British Endurance races was the touring class races which ended at the 45-minute mark. Jono Brown took both victories in his Chevron GR5 ahead of the Porsche 997 of Peter Challis. This event also marked the end of an era for Britcar. James Tucker has now handed control of the series to Claire Hedley who has been at his side throughout the series’ 13 years history. Britcar was created after a discussion Tucker had with racer Willie Moore at the Nurburgring circuit and realised Tucker’s dream of bringing 24 hours racing back to the UK with a race at Silverstone in 2005 (won by today’s race winner Martin Short). For 2016 Tucker is embarking on
a new venture, UK V8S, for Australian V8 Supercar style touring cars. The popularity of V8 Supercars, in it’s Australian homeland rivals Formula 1 and the leading drivers are household names, many with big international reputations. Alex Sidwell brought a genuine Holden V8 to the meeting at Donington, finishing third in race 2. In the supporting Monoposto Tiedman Trophy races Jeremy Timms, in a Formula 3 Dallara F399, completed a double race
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ITCAR FINALE ON AND LOCKIE
Richard Keogh has been mighty in defence
Martin Short brakes hard in his BMW Z4 as he heads for a double victory
ry. In the wet race 1 he finished econds clear of the Van Dieman of e Kelly. High Peak racer Ian Hughes Dieman RF88) finished fourth and ed set for a podium in the dry second before retiring on the penultimate Timms came home 25 seconds d of Neil Harrison in his 2002 Dallara ar. Andy Bird and Graham Bennett ed the British Superkart Racing Club mpionship honours.
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Alex Sidwell scored a class podium in his Holden V8
>>> Continued from back page disappointing. The Rams best chance came ten minutes from time when Johnson’s free-kick struck the bar, but otherwise there was a lack of penetration. Wednesday are another good side, so a point was a fair result with the Rams’ defence solid again. Derby’s squad has depth in all areas and Lee Grant returned, in goal, against Wednesday as Carson has suffered a back injury, but it was business as usual. First choice last season, Grant too has had to be patient but has proved to be as reliable as ever and has been pleased to make the point with an extended run in the side. There were murmurs among the fans with Chris Martin goalless in six games, but his contribution as captain cannot be underestimated. He is always a threat and his part in Butterfield’s first at Hull was immense. It was Martin, then, who shouldered the pressure to save a point, against new league leaders Brighton, with a late penalty tucked away calmly and without fuss. Derby had already come from behind when Johnson levelled just before the break after James Wilson put the Seagulls ahead, deflecting the ball over an unlucky Grant. Rajiv van la Parra restored Brighton’s lead 15 minutes from time, so Derby needed to show depth of character to draw level. Johnny Russell was brought down in the box as Derby pressed and the captain stepped up to the plate to save the game. Tom Ince looked to have recaptured some of the form that had endeared him to the fans during his loan spell at the beginning of the year. Probing, searching runs from just behind Chris Martin created problems for Brighton, but it was Bristol City who would feel the full force of Ince’s return to form. City had already taken three points at Middlesbrough and another away to Hull, so they commanded plenty of respect. It took 42 minutes to break the deadlock, but then Ince beat three City defenders on his run into the box before putting the ball past former Rams ‘keeper Frank Fielding. The Rams had taken a little while to gel as Clement had replaced Thorne, Butterfield and Martin with Hendrick, Bent and Russell, to freshen things up, and they lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Ince sitting behind Bent. Come the hour mark Derby had still to add to their lead, but just two minutes after Thorne replaced Hendrick, Ince struck again and completed his first League hat-trick just a minute after Butterfield came on for Weimann. Minutes later Chris Baird came on for a run in place of Warnock and that heralded a fourth Rams goal from Russell. With Brighton surrendering a two-goal lead to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s QPR and then losing their unbeaten record at home to new leaders Middlesbrough, victory at Ipswich has taken the Rams to second in the table in time for Christmas. It was Ince, again on a run into the box, who sealed the points in another tough game against promotion contenders. Points at Ipswich are always hard won and they are still in the top six, but Derby’s victory has put the Rams ten points above sixth place. Behind the top two, the others are beginning to string out and Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy, with a wealth of experience fighting at this level, believes it is likely to be Middlesbrough and Derby in the automatic promotion places come May. Derby have games against Fulham and Leeds over the festive period before the fireworks that will greet the New Year at the Riverside. There is still a long way to go, but all the signs are looking good for the future.
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SECOND IN TABLE AT CHRISTMAS M
erry Christmas Rams Fans! Derby County have looked strong through the autumn months and the victory away to Ipswich Town has taken them to second place in the Championship at Christmas, two points behind Middlesbrough whom they visit in the first game of the New Year. Following that slow start to the season, Paul Clement’s side has steadily gained momentum and have been the most consistent side through the autumn period, reeling in the front-runners one-by-one. Even with one of the strongest squads in the division, Clement is looking ahead to the January transfer window to add more quality. The Rams were in a similar position twelve months ago, but suffered an almighty collapse. There is now a tangible feeling that this could be Derby’s year and that this squad could actually hold their own in the top flight. Key to a successful Championship campaign is in the results against those other teams at the top and, since the disappointing performance at Forest, Derby have had a seriously testing schedule. They remain unbeaten against the other sides in the top six and the Forest game is the only defeat in 17. Derby are strong at the back while the goals can come from any quarter and, at present, they have the best goal difference in the league. For some in the squad, patience has been required and Andreas Weimann has had to wait for his chance. When he came in for the injured Tom Ince, he took just seven minutes, against Rotherham, to open his Rams’ account. Paul Clement had warned against complacency against the league’s bottom club, but the Rams looked confident and a class above their visitors. Butterfield doubled the score on the stroke of half-time, for his first Derby goal while Richard Keogh added a third, his first for two years. Craig Bryson made a brief return, late on, his first appearance since an injury on the opening day. Weimann followed up with his second, the only goal in the home game with Queens Park Rangers, to consolidate Derby’s fifth place, but it was a tough game. Craig Forsyth was carried off with, what turned out to be, a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament which has ruled him out for the rest of the season. Replacement Stephen Warnock was also pulled off with a mild concussion and the versatile Chris Baird became the third player to fill the left-back role. Warnock was fit to face Nottingham Forest, three days later, and George Thorne returned after a suspension, for picking up his fifth yellow card against Rotherham. It was a disappointing performance though, against a Forest side without a win in eight, and Derby were perhaps still feeling the effect of the QPR game. Nelson Oliviera’s early strike decided the match, while Jeff Hendrick came closest to a Rams equaliser when his shot struck the bar in the first half. Paul Clement said the game was a reality check. “We have to be disappointed with our
Tom Ince fired his first hat-trick against Bristol City performance. I didn’t think we played very well tonight, we were either doing things that were too difficult or having too many touches on the ball. A lot of our good results have come from a real presence of unity in the team, people understanding their roles and playing simple but tonight the decision making was not very good. “Our form has been good over recent games,” he added, “and our away form has been excellent. There wasn’t a lack of effort but it was just the choices that were being made, particularly offensively, that let us down.” “We’re in a good position in the table and the good thing is that we are pushing and in the mix, now we have to put things right. We’ve got a good group of players training during the course of the international break, all of which will be looking to improve and make the most of the two weeks on offer.” They did just that. Against a Cardiff City side, with play-off aspirations of their own, Derby patiently plugged away trying to break down yet another side looking to stifle the Rams and steal a point from the iPro. The visitors
tried to cancel out playmaker George Thorne, but could not last the distance and Thorne, himself, broke the deadlock on 55 minutes before Weimann added a second. This was to be Derby’s most challenging spell of the season, so far. The next test was a Friday night trip to league leaders Hull City, unbeaten at home, and Derby began very strongly, having the lion’s share of the opening play. After a couple of early chances, Derby took the lead following a quick interchange between Martin and Weimann. Martin’s backheel into the path of Weimann was exquisite, taking Weimann into the heart of the Hull defence. They could only scramble the ball the ball away to Butterfield and his first time shot tore into the net from 20 yards. It was Butterfield who doubled the Rams lead, with another first time volley, after a move that covered the whole field. Butterfield was involved twice in the build-up before Christie’s cross was headed out to the midfielder now lurking on the edge of the box. A great save from Carson maintained Derby’s advantage at the interval and they had to work
hard as Hull pressed in the second half, but defence is now one of the Rams’ strengths. The partnership of Richard Keogh and Jason Shackell has become the rock on which Derby’s success has been built. This was a tremendous team effort. “It showed tonight that we don’t fear anybody in this league,” said Paul Clement, “whether we are at home or away. It’s all about application and whether we are playing a team high up the league table or one lower down you have got to put in a professional performance - and we have shown that we can do that. We showed what a really good team we are when we come away to the league leaders, a team that is very solid defensively and have got goals in their team, and we have come here and scored two good goals and managed to get the clean sheet as well.” That result took the Rams to the top of the table, albeit for just a few hours, but the message went out loud and clear that Derby are now the team to beat. The next game at Sheffield Wednesday was, then, a little >>> Continued on page 33