The Derbyshire Guardian Issue 10

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STRIKE

With firefighters planning to strike on Friday November 1 and Monday November 4, residents are being urged not to hold their own makeshift bonfire parties on those dates.

The industrial action is planned from 18.3023.00 on the Friday and from 06.00-08.00 on the Monday.

A Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said that rather than hold their own fireworks parties during those times people should “stay safe and attend organised bonfire displays” instead.The current dispute surrounds recent pension changes for firefighters with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) writing on its website: “Last weekend the FBU postponed a five hour strike after the Westminster government

and fire employers shifted their position and finally recognised that firefighters faced losing their jobs and a large chunk of their pensions under new changes imposed in April.

Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary said: “The FBU has been very reasonable, but we are now faced with broken promises and those in power evading their responsibilities.

“The Westminster government has created this mess, but it is refusing to clear it up.

It now recognises the problem, but it won’t provide the legal and financial guarantees firefighters need to ensure they have a job and an unreduced pension in the future.

“Firefighters face the sack towards the end of their career and the loss of their pension.

That can’t be right. The employers promised to tackle the issue of firefighters facing the

sack for failing fitness tests last week, only to say they can’t offer any guarantees this week. That is simply not the way to run a public service. “Firefighters don’t want to go on strike, but we are left with no option when the government and the employers refuse to deal with the problems of their own making.”

Meanwhile Derbyshire Fire Authority has approved for consultation a plan by its chief fire officer that will transform Derbyshire fire and rescue service. Proposals include: • loss of 16 fire engines • loss of 11 fire stations • loss of over 100 full-time firefighters.

The FBU said on its website: “For many these cuts will increase emergency response times … meaning that when you call 999 it will take longer for a fire engine to arrive.

“Fewer resources means that, during an emergency, both public safety and firefighter safety are compromised.”

The FBU has launched a campaign to oppose the plans and you can find further information on their website http://www.fbu.org.uk/

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“RELATIVELY MODEST” CUTS CLAIM

Derbyshire County Council Leader Anne Western has rejected claims by the Prime Minister that the cuts facing local councils are “relatively modest”.

Speaking at the meeting of full council today (Wednesday 2 October), Councillor Western said that David Cameron seems out of touch with the realities facing local government “The funding cuts announced by the Coalition Government will have cut a third - £227 million - off our budget by 2018,” said Councillor Western. “Unlike Mr Cameron, I don’t consider them to be relatively modest. They will devastate important local services.

“He is wrong to suggest we’re only being asked to find an extra 2.3% in spending cuts.

But perhaps he is not aware of what his own government is doing.

“Does he not know about the extra cuts imposed on us over the summer by the Department for Communities and Local Government?”

“First we were led to believe that our main grant for local services for 2015/16 was going to be cut by 10%. Now it has risen to 27%.”

She added: “Every council is going to have to make very significant cuts to their services.

I would urge the Prime Minister to listen to politicians from all parties who have spoken out

But Sir Merrick has gone even further warning that some councils could go bust. And he confirms the finances of some councils are against the scale of the cuts and the damage close to breaking point as a result of Coalition they will do to local services.”

Government-imposed cuts. “David Cameron Councillor Western’s comments echo the needs to take note of what councils across concerns raised by Sir Merrick Cockell, chair of the country are saying,” continued Councillor the Local Government Association.

Western.

SPREADING THE WORD DURING READING WEEK

Pupils at a Chesterfield primary school have been enjoying extra storytimes as part of a week dedicated to the written word.

Whitecotes Primary School invited Derbyshire County Council’s Damien Greenhalgh, Deputy Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, to visit during the week and read the children a story.

read do better at school. I was delighted to be asked to take part in their reading week.”

Councillor Greenhalgh read ‘The owl who was afraid of the dark’. He said: “I was very relieved to discover he combats his fear in the end.”

Headteacher Ross Griffin said: “The children really enjoy reading week. We have lots of activities to inspire a love of books.

“As well as a visit from Councillor Greenhalgh, author Daniel Blythe, whose work includes Doctor Who novels, came to see us. Children will be dressing up as a favourite book character, pupils from different years buddy up and read to each other, and Foyle’s book shop has donated cash to buy new library books.”

Councillor Greenhalgh said: “Reading is so important for children. It improves their language skills, develops their vocabulary and their imagination. Children who can

The school, in Whitecotes Lane, opened a new library earlier this year and children have been asked if they want to donate a favourite book to the library too.

“The cuts his government are imposing are real and they are deep. They will devastate our services and leave local people without the support they need.”

WARNING TO PROSPECTIVE PUPPY OWNERS ABOUT INTERNET SALES Derbyshire Guardian. Issue 10 . Page 3.

People who buy dogs over the internet could risk buying ill or mistreated animals.

serious medical and behavioural problems as well as dealers falsely claiming dogs are approved by the Kennel Club.

Sometimes puppies are sold without proper vaccinations and reared in so-called ‘puppy Derbyshire County Council trading standards farms’ that keep dogs in cramped conditions which can be breeding grounds for disease. officers are warning members of the public Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet to be cautious about buying pets online Member for Health and Communities after receiving a surge of complaints about Councillor Ellie Wilcox said: “We’ve seen a animals in poor condition.

In the last 12 months officers have received massive growth in reports of sellers making false claims about puppy litters, and the 48 complaints about animals sold with

Local event for disabled people in 3rd year For the third year this Halloween sees the successful Do What You Want online directory of services for disabled and older brought to life with the Do What You Want Live event being held at The Roundhouse at Derby College.

the Download Rock Festival with nearly half being new faces at the event.

Sally Blake, Senior Disabled Access Coordinator and Emma Clueit, Disabled Access Coordinator, from Live Nation, the music promoters behind Download explain their motivation for having a stand at the event;

‘We are very proud to have received both CredAbility Quality Marks for making the Download Festival accessible for all and think this event is a great way for us to meet live music fans and other CredAble providers to help us keep improving’ The event runs on the 31st October from 10am to 3pm and thanks to sponsorship from Mobility at Home, TCH, The CoOperative membership fund, Premier care and Wakeham Trust, is completely free of charge to both visitors and stall holders alike.

Last year’s event was the most successful to date and saw over 1,500 visitors mixing and mingling with 120 providers and organisations.

This year stand holders range from Social Care Agencies, to Powerchair Football, to

There will also be free transport provided with regular pickups and drop offs at the Assembly Rooms.

For more information call Disability Direct on 01332 299449.

majority are from sales conducted online and via social media.

“Our advice to people who want to buy pedigree dogs is to purchase from an assured Kennel Club breeder and always go and visit the dog in its home with its mother.”

New research from the Kennel Club suggests

“one in five dogs bought online die before they’re six months old” In Derbyshire the average amount spent by people who have bought these animals is £675.

The council has also received complaints from people who have paid for dogs upfront in response to internet or classified adverts.

The money often goes abroad and the prospective buyer ends up hundreds of pounds out of pocket without the pet they paid for.

Anyone who has concerns over the welfare of dogs they have purchased should contact the RSPCA Cruelty Line on 0300 1234 999.

Residents who may have concerns about a dog breeder can contact their district council, who licence commercial breeders at www. derbyshire.gov.uk/othercouncils. People can also get general consumer advice by contacting Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 040506.

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FOOD BANKS GET DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL BOOST TO SUPPORT PEOPLE ON LOW INCOMES

Food banks in Derbyshire are being invited to apply for over £100,000 of funding from Derbyshire County Council to help people on low incomes buy food.

will be faced with the appalling decision of whether to heat or eat.

That’s why we are providing extra funds to help food banks offer emergency support wherever it’s needed.”

TRUSSES SIGNAL PROGRESS IN EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT REDEVELOPMENT

Huge steel trusses have been lifted into place as construction work continues apace on the new security search hall at East Midlands Airport. Main trusses 23m long by 1.5m deep and weighing five tonnes each were fitted by local company Robinson Structures from Derby. Main contractor BAM Construction, which has offices in Derby, is overseeing a £12m redevelopment of the airport. This includes reconfiguring the terminal building to create more retail space and extending the terminal front, which will house a new security hall. Steelwork for the security hall was completed last month, with the facility due to open to the public before the end of this year. BAM is undertaking a 14-stage overhaul of the airport, which receives around 4 million passengers every year. Contracts manager Jon Kiteley said: ‘It is great to see the steel frame of the new security search hall taking shape. This is a positive indication of the progress of this important project. ‘We are using a number of local companies on this scheme as we make sure we benefit the local economy and environment as well as the passengers and

£247,350 BOOST

PROPOSED FOR

SCHOOLS

People in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Food banks provide a minimum of three days emergency The rising cost of living combined with low food and support to people experiencing A £247,350 funding boost to improve the incomes, high unemployment and changes crisis. quality of schools is being proposed by to benefits are causing more and more Derbyshire County Council. people to come to food banks for help.

There are currently food banks based in Between 2012 and 2013 food banks fed Ilkeston, Bolsover, Clay Cross, Ashbourne, Funding for 11 schools is being outlined as 346,992 people nationwide. Of those helped, Gamesley, Glossop, Matlock, Holmewood, part of the authority’s ongoing ‘joint funding’ 126,889 were children. There are currently Buxton, Long Eaton, Swadlincote, initiative.

14 food banks in Derbyshire run by charities Killamarsh, Chesterfield and Belper.

The total cash pot of £1.123m agreed for and non-profit organisations that distribute food parcels to those who are most in need. These centres are mainly run by volunteers 2013/14 helps schools match-fund projects to improve and modernise their buildings.

Now the council is inviting these and most of the food is donated by local organisations to apply for a share of people although there is an increasing trend Latest schemes - which will go to Cabinet for £108,000 to help them respond to the towards donations from local supermarkets. approval on October 22 - include: increasing local demand. Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Health and As well as providing grant funding the £5,400 for Unstone St Mary’s Infant, Communities Councillor Dave Allen said: council has also made premises available as Dronfield - refurbishments to hall, classroom, collection points for food donations. nursery and entrance, £5,550 for The “Many of the most vulnerable people Green Infant, South Normanton - Toilet in our communities are living on the To receive a food parcel, people need to refurbishment and two new classroom floors be referred to a food bank from children’s verge of crisis because of the scale £135,200 for Belper School - Window centres, GPs, advice agencies, schools, the of national cuts” replacement, £32,500 for Darley Dale probation service or the Police.

Primary - Playground/car park and fence “This winter many families and older people

staff who use the airport.‘When completed, East Midlands Airport will offer an improved transport experience.’ Nicola McCabe, Head of Customer Services at East Midlands Airport said: “The completion of the steelwork marks a significant point in the redevelopment and we can really see what the new space will look like.“Improving the customer journey is extremely important to us and we’ve listened to customer feedback to improve the areas that matter most to our passengers.” “The new security hall will create more space in a lighter environment, while also allowing us to look at installing new technology that aims to make the passenger journey more efficient.Construction within the airport market is proving valuable to BAM. Its work at East Midlands Airport follows its successful completion of a £3m extension for Newcastle International Airport in 2011. Recently it was one of three selected earlier this summer as preferred bidders for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) capital delivery framework, which is worth up to £500m over the next five years.

refurbishment, £10,000 for John Flamsteed, Denby - Boundary wall repairs, £15,750 for Middleton Primary - Refurbishment of main building, £6,350 for Morley Primary - Toilet refurbishment, £7,650 for Somerlea Park Junior - Re-plastering/pointing to hall and dining room, £17,000 for Chapel-en-le-Frith CE VC Primary - Refurbishment of nursery £5,350 for Corfield Infant, Heanor - Damp proofing, pointing and plasterwork repairs £6,600 for Gamesley Early Excellence Centre - Rebuilding nursery garden wall If successful, the schools would contribute the same amount as the authority to the schemes.

Councillor Jim Coyle, Derbyshire County Council’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “We’re happy to be proposing this helping hand for our schools so we can make sure all pupils get the best possible education in good quality school buildings.

“Our budgets are tight but we’re prioritising where we spend taxpayers’ cash so we can make it work hard to benefit everyone’s children.”

The county council has already invested £749,500 of the £1.123m 2013/14 budget in school improvements across Derbyshire.

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SERVING ADVICE

SERVICE

FOSTER IN CHILDREN’S CENTRES CARERS ARE CELEBRATED

Struggling families will be able to get advice on everything from debt management to welfare rights, thanks to a major addition Foster carers who dedicate to advice services in children’s themselves to providing loving centres. homes for children were honoured on Friday.

Due to growing demand for help, Derbyshire Derbyshire County Council carers with ten years or more service attended the Foster Carers’ Long Service Awards at County Hall, Matlock on Friday October 11. 21 foster parents from across the county attended the ceremony.

The carers who achieved their long service with the county council this year provide a range of fostering services, such as offering respite care for children with disabilities and providing emergency care placements at short notice. Carers were rewarded for their continuing efforts with a meal followed by a presentation of long-service certificates.

Councillor Anne Western leader of Derbyshire County Council presented the carers with their long service certificates.

She said: “Our foster carers are an incredible asset to the county because they encourage, support and care for children who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to live with their families.“ Through the dedication and effort of these extraordinary people the authority is able to make sure children do not miss out on having a loving home when circumstances place them in our care. “ The long service awards began in 2003 to demonstrate our immense gratitude by thanking our foster carers personally for their amazing contribution.

“If it were not for them we would not be able to give our children and young people the good start in life that they deserve. “It is our honour to be able to pay tribute to these wonderful people and celebrate their involvement.”

Anyone interested in finding out more about fostering can call 0800 083 77 44, visit www. derbyshire.gov.uk/adoptionandfostering or email fostering@derbyshire.gov.uk.

County Council is expanding its advice services in children’s centres to a day a week.

The rising cost of living combined with low incomes, high unemployment and changes to benefits has contributed to decreased living standards for low income families in Derbyshire. This includes families in work as well as those on benefits.

The authority is now proposing to spend almost half a million pounds running an advice centre in each of its children’s centres.

Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for children and young people Councillor Kevin Gillott said it was vital the authority helped to alleviate poverty and ease stress on families trying to make ends meet. He said:

“Research shows that poverty and debt have a very serious impact on health and we are doing what we can to reduce health inequalities in Derbyshire. Levels of child poverty in the county are slightly below the national average but they are increasing. By creating advice centres within our children’s centres, which are already well used and at the heart of communities, we can help families who are struggling.”

growing number of benefits’ appeals. The money will also help the team train up volunteers and staff in the third sector to help families with benefits’ advice.

A further £75,000 over two years is set to go to the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centre which represents families at benefit appeals.

The investments outlined in the report are part of a raft of anti-poverty measures introduced by the county council to tackle health inequalities and improve the life chances of children and families.

Other recent measures include giving £108,000 to the growing number of food banks in Derbyshire and spending £360,000 to support Derbyshire’s Credit Unions which can offer safe and affordable loans to people on low incomes who may be tempted by payday loan companies.

helped to manage £32 of their debt. They also gain an extra £10 of income, such as free school meals or tax credits.

“The cost of living has risen by 4 per cent in the last year, but average earnings have only increased by 1.5 per cent which creates a growing gap between incomes and wages.

“The council has to make difficult decisions due to cuts by the Coalition Government of £157million, but helping hard-pressed Derbyshire families is one of our priorities.”

If approved, the new advice services are due to be up and running in children’s centres by April 2014.

Derbyshire County Council’s welfare benefits information and advice team offers a range of services including free benefits checks.

Contact the team on 01629 531535 or email welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk

For a list of children’s centres in your area, The funding for the new advice service go to comes largely from the authority’s new public www.derbyshire.gov.uk/childrenscentres As well as the £466,400 investment for health role. The proposals will be discussed The full report to be considered by cabinet advice in children’s centres, extra funding of at the council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, on Tuesday, Oct 22, can be found at £146,000 is also going to help the authority’s October 22. www.derbyshire.gov.uk under Your Council. in-house welfare benefits information and Councillor Gillott said: “For every pound advice service represent families at the the council spends on advice, families are

GOLD AWARD HONOURS DEMENTIA

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CARE EXCELLENCE AT OAKLAND Two Derbyshire County Council employees have accepted a prestigious award on behalf of a specialist community care centre which has received national recognition for its services and facilities.

apartments for older people with on-site, 24/7 care and a range of facilities such as a bistro, café and shop open to the local community. The £20 million development a partnership between the county council, Trident Group and South Derbyshire District Council, officially opened its doors in March this year. A team from Stirling University’s DSDC visited Oakland in April and carried out a detailed audit of the building and Oakland in Swadlincote has been awarded facilities in order to assess it for an award. a Gold Standard from the internationallyThe expert team looked at a number of renowned Stirling University’s Dementia areas including how well Oakland supported Services Development Centre (DSDC). Liz people with dementia to have independence Ewbank, Oakland Design and Construction and control over their lives and whether the Project Manager and Service Manager Chris building and facilities made it easy for people Betts were presented with the award by the with dementia to be part of the community Vice-Chair of Derbyshire County Council within the centre. The Gold Standard is given Councillor Janet Hill. Oakland in Hall Farm to those organisations that score at least Road is made up of a 32-bed community 75% against essential and recommended care centre, offering specialist services measures - Oakland scored 92%. for older people with a high level of care Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet needs including dementia, 88 extra care

Member for Adult Social Care Councillor Rob Davison said: “Everyone who has helped to make Oakland such a thriving place to live and work deserves to be proud of this award.

“It highlights the dedication and commitment of staff involved at every level - from the design and development stage to the day to

day running of the centre.

“And most importantly, it’s great news that people living at Oakland are really benefitting from the high quality facilities and environment.”

The award will be displayed at Oakland.

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Drivers put lives at risk by breaking traffic laws

Ignoring the rules of the road puts lives at risk – that’s Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership’s message after a survey revealed that more than two-thirds of drivers break traffic laws.

The research by road safety charity Brake also looked at the reasons behind the lawbreaking. It showed that: 35 per cent of those of those surveyed break traffic laws because they believe they can handle it.

33 per cent fail to follow the rules because they’re not paying attention 1 per cent say they know they’re taking risks, but do it anyway Mike Ashworth, chairman of the partnership’s managing group, said: “It’s alarming that so many people are putting lives at risk by breaking traffic laws. The survey results reveal a road network where the majority of drivers are either overconfident or distracted.

“The only way to protect yourself and others is to obey traffic laws and give the road 100 per cent of your attention. It doesn’t matter how skilful you are – you will put lives at risk if you fail to follow the rules of the road.”

The Brake survey, which was supported by insurance company Direct Line, involved 1000 drivers across the UK.

ROLLS-ROYCE WELCOMES JAPAN AIRLINES ORDER FOR 31 AIRBUS A350 XWB AIRCRAFT

HOPE THAT NATIONAL TV AWARD WILL HIGHLIGHT SUPPORT A VAILABLE FOR SCAM VICTIMS Trading standards officers are hoping a national TV award presented to a Derbyshire woman will help to highlight the support available for residents targeted by postal, phone and online scams.

scams that target older people only scratch the surface of what is growing problem. Sadly people are often too embarrassed to report fraud, or worse, try and recoup losses by claiming more elusive prizes.

“I’m delighted that Marilyn’s work to help some of the most vulnerable people in the community has been recognised and hope it will help to highlight the support that’s available to people targeted in this way.”

Marilyn Baldwin, from Chesterfield, has been Marilyn’s mother spent the last five years of voted by viewers of ITV’s her life paying out almost ‘Lorraine’ programme as the show’s ‘Woman £50,000 to scammers posing as lotteries, of the Year’ for her ‘Think clairvoyants and solicitors who Jessica’ anti-scam campaign which she promised to pay her large sums of cash if started when her mother Jessica became she paid up. inundated with scam mail.

After her death, Marilyn found 30,000 scam Derbyshire County Council trading standards letters at Jessica’s home. Since officers continue to receive then she has dedicated her efforts to reports of this kind of fraud and have preventing mail scams. welcomed the news that the local Anyone worried about postal, phone campaigner has won the award. or online scams or who is concerned Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet about Member for Health and Communities a relative being targeted by fraud can Councillor Ellie Wilcox said: “The Think call the Citizens Advice Consumer Jessica charity provides a lifeline Service on 08454 04 05 06. More to families when their loved ones are information for the families and targeted by fraudsters. carers of victims is available at www.

“The many complaints we receive about thinkjessica.com

MORE ADOPTIVE HOMES NEEDED FOR CHILDREN IN CARE Hundreds of children in Derbyshire are looking for a permanent, loving family to call their own - could you open your heart and your home to a child?

November 4 - November 10 is National Adoption Week and it’s the perfect time to find out more about exactly what is involved.

Councillor Kevin Gillott, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, says: “There are just under 700 children in care in Derbyshire and they all need a place to call home. “For many children in care, the best way of making sure they have a secure future and a loving home is for them to be adopted.

Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision “The adoption process is very through and takes

by Japan Airlines to order 31 Airbus a close look at you, your home and your family.

A350 XWB aircraft, which are powered It can take upto six months to complete but you’ll

by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. have full support all the way through.”

Adoptive parents need to be: The Trent XWB, the world’s most efficient engine flying today, will power 18 A350-900 Aged over 21. Legally resident in the UK for at least 12 months. Fit, healthy and energetic enough and 13 A350-1000 aircraft.

to provide a child with a home for their childhood The engine powered the A350 XWB to its and beyond. Able to provide love, commitment, first test flight in June this year at the Airbus empathy and understanding. Be flexible enough base in Toulouse, France. to adapt to the needs of a child who may have

experienced significant trauma.

There is no upper age limit. You can be single or in a relationship, heterosexual or gay. You may or may not be employed. You may be on a low income. You may be a home owner or live in rented property. You may have some form of disability. You may have your own children still living at home We will look at your individual circumstances in order to help you decide if adoption is right for you and your family.

For more information call Derbyshire free on 0800 083 7744 or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ adoptionandfostering

Case study

North Derbyshire couple Fiona and Neil* had always planned to extend their family through adoption and finally took the plunge in 2010. The pair already knew how important a permanent home could be for a child as Neil himself was adopted. While the process is intensive, the end results are life changing for everyone involved and they welcomed five year old son James* into their family in 2011. Fiona says: “The rewards of adoption are amazing and to hear him call us mummy and daddy is fantastic. He’s a very happy, bubbly child and is energetic, exuberant and The Trent XWB engine benefits from a full on - it was like a little cannon ball hitting our close partnership with Japanese partners family!” James had a lot of disruption in his short There are lots of myths around adopting that may Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), Mitsubishi life and there were concerns over his welfare. “It have stopped you from taking the first step but Heavy Industries (MHI), IHI Corporation, and was not a lack of love that was the issue - it was a Derbyshire County Council welcomes adoptive Sumitomo Precision Products (SPP) as well as other Japanese suppliers. parents from every background, relationship status lack of care” says Fiona.

The couple have one biological daughter and

and culture.

admit that it’s not all been plain sailing - just like any other family there’s been sibling rivalry and their daughter, now aged 12, struggled to accept James at first. Fiona, aged 44, said: “Our daughter was ten when James joined our family and it took a while for her to accept him. “But I think it would have been the same even if we’d had another biological child - they have a normal sibling relationship, arguing one minute and then we see them snuggling up on the sofa or holding hands. “James adores her and follows her around all the time - as she was an only child it was quite hard for her at first to have that level of attention.”

The process of becoming an adoptive parent can take at least six months and there are several stages to go through including a medical exam, training and personal references being taken.

You will also be asked a lot of information about you, your background, your family and your support networks.

Fiona says: “The adoption process is an in-depth process but you have to bear in mind that they want to make sure you are the right people and that you will not let a child down who has already had a lot of disruption in their life.

“It’s hard work but it is worth it in the end to know that you’ve given a child a secure and happy home.” *Names have been changed

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Find safe places to buy fireworks

on county council’s website

A public register of authorised firework stores has been published by Derbyshire County Council ahead of this year’s bonfire night celebrations.

fireworks meet safety standards.

“We recommend that anyone thinking of buying fireworks checks the register to ensure that they’re getting them from a recognised source.”

The legal selling period for bonfire night fireworks is from October 15 to November Three specialist outlets are licensed to sell 10 but a few specialist firework businesses fireworks all year round in Derbyshire but that have an additional sales licence and can other fireworks retailers can only sell them supply the all year round. from October 15 to November 10.

Fireworks can be very dangerous if misused A list of licensed outlets is now available at or not stored correctly. Shops must be the county council’s website www.derbyshire. licensed and cannot sell fireworks and gov.uk/fireworks or from Call Derbyshire on sparklers to under 18s. Fireworks should not 01629 533190. be sold from vehicles, market stalls or car Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet boot sales.

Member for Health and Communities Councillor Wilcox added: “We want to tackle Councillor Ellie Wilcox said: “We want to illegal sales and would encourage members make sure people can enjoy their bonfire of the public to report anyone they think may celebrations in safety. be breaking the law. Fireworks supplied by “Every year our trading standards team unauthorised dealers may have failed safety licence firework outlets across the county. checks and could be dangerous.”

Officers carry out inspections to check The county council is also urging the public that their stocks are stored correctly and

to remember the Firework Safety Code when using fireworks, particularly to follow the instructions marked on fireworks and that spectators are the required distance away.

Complaints about firework misuse in public places should be reported to the police this includes the use of fireworks during

the banned ‘night hours’ of 11pm to 7am - except on November 5 when the curfew begins at midnight.

Retailer advice and the Firework Safety Code can also be found at www.derbyshire. gov.uk/fireworks

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A new report reveals how the health of people in Derbyshire compares to those living elsewhere in the country.

The Public Health England study will help Derbyshire County Council monitor the success of public health campaigns and plan new steps to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Levels of deprivation, child poverty, homelessness and violent crime are all way below the national average according to the report. And generally local people enjoy better health than those who live in other parts of the country.

Derbyshire County Council took over responsibility for public health this year and is investing in services that support people who are most at risk of illness and injury.

council could do more to encourage people to eat more healthily, drink less alcohol and stop smoking, particularity during pregnancy.

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dave Allen said: “While it’s good news that Derbyshire is a healthy place to live and work, we are going to do even more to tackle the areas that need attention.” The council plans to help people adopt healthier lifestyles and has agreed additional funding to support local priorities.

These include: These include promoting breastfeeding, Providing free health screening for people helping people tackle drug addiction, aged between 40 and 74 for blood pressure, preventing falls among older people, cholesterol and diabetes. encouraging active lifestyles and promoting Introducing new wellbeing workers, the importance of good nutrition for children. responsible for helping people to adopt But the study highlights areas where the healthy lifestyles

Clamping down on the sale of illicit tobacco

Councillor Allen added: ‘There is a seven year life expectancy gap between the least and most deprived areas of the county. That’s why we are putting in place a number of initiatives to help people who are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living.”

The council is continuing to fund Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) sessions in GP surgeries and extending CAB to all children’s centres to help families who are being particularly hit by austerity measures. Local credit unions have received a £300,000 grant to help them extend their instant loans scheme, and the council has awarded a further £108,000 to local food banks to support people with emergency food parcels.

These are some of the initiatives designed to address the causes of ill health such as poverty, financial insecurity and the stress that these problems can cause.

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Professor Green NOVEMBER UK TOUR POSTPONED Page 12. Issue 10. Derbyshire Guardian.

album/touring schedule in absolute jeopardy.

I want to make the best possible album I can for you all and I want you to have heard the new music so as we can all enjoy the shows how they’re meant to be enjoyed. I could have rushed an album for the sake of making the tour but as I hope On having to postpone the tour, you all know I’m in this for the Professor Green said: music and am not willing to let it

“Firstly, I can’t apologise enough suffer due to a date in the diary.

for postponing the tour, I’m as excited to see you all as I hope you I promise you all it’ll be worth the wait, and there’ll be some bits and are me! bobs in the meantime to bridge the gap... and a new F64.

Everything was on schedule and

then I was unfortunate enough Apologies for the inconvenience, to end up sandwiched between I’ll see you soon x” two cars leaving my health and With great regret due to the release of his new album being delayed, Professor Green’s 12 date November headline tour has been postponed until May 2014.

A recent car accident which left Stephen having to recuperate has meant valuable studio time to finish the record was lost. With sessions now resumed to complete the record, scheduled now for 2014, the only decision was to move the tour:

Jill Crossland Piano Recital

The new 2014 tour dates are as follows:

Ticket holders are advised to hang onto their original tickets for the new dates. If ticket holders cannot make the new shows, refunds will be available at point of purchase.

The promoters apologise for this as these are circumstances beyond our control.

Classical piano recital of Bach, Mozart and Chopin by leading British classical pianist Jill Crossland,

St John’s Carrington, (Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2DP)

Sunday 13 October 3 pm

Admission Free to all, retiring collection, refreshments

International pianist Jill Crossland plays Bach, Mozart and Chopin, including his exciting First Ballade and previewing works from her new album.

English pianist Jill Crossland appears regularly at major venues at home and abroad, including the Wigmore Hall and South Bank in London and two recent recitals at the Sage Gateshead, as well as Bridgewater Hall, Vienna Musikeverein and Leipzig Gewandhaus, and her recordings, including the Bach Goldbergs on Warner Classics and the complete Bach Well-tempered Clavier on Signum, have won worldwide critical acclaim. The welltempered Clavier has been described by the Penguin Guide to CDs as ‘ranking with the finest previous versions, a remarkable achievement.’ Her last album, of French keyboard music by Rameau, was described

as ‹elegant, intelligent and tonally sensitive› and this recital coincides with the release of her new album of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven on Divine Art Records. Jill is known for her imaginative, natural and impassioned performances, which gives this well-known music a new freshness and

Programme:

Bach Partita No. 2 Bach Selection from the Well-tempered Clavier.

Mozart Rondos K485 and 511 Chopin Nocturnes and Ballade No. 1.

More info from: Jill Crossland Concerts 0113 251 5654 www.jillcrossland.com

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Boutique is a fantastic new bar and clubroom in Derby which is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the hottest nightspots in town.

The twin scene venue features plush décor with sumptuous gold seating and glittering chandeliers above the main dance floor.

Not only is the music good – there are great R’n’B numbers one one room and classic 90s favourites in the other – but there are regular drinks offers every night and all the staff are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great night out.

Whether it is your first visit to Boutique or whether you are a regular you are guaranteed a great night to remember.

It really is a great atmosphere in this club and the experienced DJs work hard to keep the music flowing seamlessly all night long.

Marketed as Derby’s ‘Brand New Premier Venue’ it is clear that Boutique management and staff want to ensure it is seen as the place to be in the city. Their plan is clearly working with news rapidly spreading by word of mouth as clubbers come back time after

time and tell their friends about Boutique.

The club is also gaining an online following both on Twitter (@BoutiqueDerby) and on Facebook (just search on Facebook for ‘Boutique Derby’) and you can catch all the latest news and promos from the club on these social media sites.

If you want to get on the guest list for special events at the club then Facebook and Twitter are the places you will find out how to do so.

Drinks offers, special promotions and theme nights at Boutique are also regularly found on Twitter and Facebook.

Boutique is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Wednesday night is student night where the club is open from 10pm until 3am. Typical offers might include free entry and free shots with Privilege Card or £1 entry and £1.50 drinks all night.

On Fridays and Saturdays Boutique is open from 9pm until 3am. Boutique is on St James Street, Derby. Check out more on their website – www.boutiquederby.com

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SAVE THE DATE! GADGET SHOW LIVE @ CHRISTMAS RETURNS 1-3 NOVEMBER, EARLS COURT, LONDON

and the PlayStation 4 this autumn, the ever popular Game Zone is the place to be for the latest gaming hardware, console and PC titles. Everyone from casual to hardcore gamers can play the latest games and also take part in mass gaming competitions Tickets on sale now at at the Game Zone Stage. Game has www.gadgetshowlive.net been confirmed as the official retailer. The spectacular Super Theatre returns to 7 August 2013: Following a successful Gadget Show Live @ Christmas: the perfect debut in 2012, Gadget Show Live @ addition to an action packed day out. In Christmas returns to London on 1-3 the 2,700 seat arena the presenters of The November at new venue Earls Court. VIP Gadget Show will host an hour long tech and tickets have already sold out and both gadget extravaganzas. They will be joined premium and standard Super Theatre tickets by special guests and will entertain visitors are selling fast. Tickets are available to buy with outlandish stunts and a Christmas at www.gadgetshowlive.net. themed performance. Visitors can expect to participate and be in with a chance to win 27,280 visitors attended the Gadget Show tech and gadgets. “Gadget Show Live @ Live @ Christmas last year and 2013 is set Christmas has so much to offer everyone, to be even busier. Hundreds of exhibitors will whether they are gadget lovers, gamers or be showcasing thousands of pieces of the Christmas shoppers, visitors can see, do and latest tech and gadgetry available to buy this buy everything gadget-related under one Christmas. roof this November,’’ commented Gadget Gadget fans will be able to get their hands Show Live @ Christmas event manager on all the exciting and amazing tech and Katie Tozer ‘’With so much on offer, and after gadgets, from cameras to smartphones, the success of the first Gadget Show Live tablets to laptops, home cinemas to fitness @ Christmas, tickets are selling quickly so gadgets and games consoles to TVs. we recommend visitors book early to avoid Visitors will also benefit from exclusive disappointment.’’ show offers and discounts, helping them Gadget Show Live @ Christmas ticket to get even more gadget gifts for their prices: money this Christmas. As well as being Please note a £0.99 booking fee applies home to tech and gadgets, Gadget Show per purchase in advance Live @ Christmas will excite and entertain visitors with its array of features and live Event entry only entertainment. Tech enthusiasts, Christmas Adults - £14.00 (+ £0.99 booking fee) shoppers and families will all find plenty to Child (12 and under) £7.00 (+ £0.99 booking enjoy at the show. The Toy Zone is bigger fee) and better, building on the huge success of last year, and has introduced the Toy Zone Super Theatre Stage, where visitors will be able to take Standard - £9.00, Premium - £16.00 part in interactive sessions, getting up close and personal with the best and newest toys The Gadget Show presenters will be putting available to buy this Christmas. on a spectacular show in the Super Theatre With the imminent release of the XboxOne with performances at 1100, 1330 and 1600.

Get social You can follow Gadget Show Live @ Christmas on Twitter @gadgetshowlive , Facebook at /Gadgetshowlive, Youtube / gadgetshowlivetv and Instagram @ gadgetshowlive For more information, please contact: Charlotte Le Rougetel or Matt Bowen at Bastion on gadgetshowlive@bastion.co.uk or 020 7269 7900.

Reader’s competition 30 pairs of tickets to

give away plus super theater

Find Trevor’s head from GTA 5 who is hidden somewhere in this paper and win a pair of tickets for the gadget show live!!

Tearms and conditions apply

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Los Angeles, CA (June 6th, 2013) This show looks at the importance of heroes organisations, Mosques, foreclosed houses, in the Judd Apatow produced comedies Comedian, actor and author, Russell Brand announces his first ever world stand-up tour.

Keeping in line with Brand’s comedic style, the tour, officially named “Messiah Complex,” will be a dissection of various social and religious figures and the reality of their lives through comparisons of each other. Messiah Complex is a mental disorder where you think you might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it? What about Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X and Hitler? All these men have shaped our lives and influenced the way we think. Their images are used to represent ideas that often do not relate to them at all.

Would Gandhi be into apple? Would Che Guevara endorse Madonna? Would Jesus be into Christianity? All great people are flawed, all of us, flawed people are capable of greatness and for every identifiable icon there is an anonymous mob of unrecognized bods doing all the admin and heavy lifting.

in this age of atheistic disposability. Plus there’s sex. Obviously.

Brand states, “I am going to tour The World (our one, Earth) with Messiah Complex, causing bother and excitement and offering opinions that have not been either solicited or thought through.

Of course I’ll be in English speaking countries (UK, Ireland, US, Canada) but also Scandinavia, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine; anywhere that will have me to be honest and that are relaxed about free speech. As well as theaters I will be appearing in prisons, drug rehabs, social network HQs, universities, nationalist

protest sites, Synagogues and in people’s private homes. I dedicate this Messiah Complex tour to the four men that are it’s subject, Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X and Jesus- I know this is what they would have wanted. If this is the end of the world I’m going to go out laughing with an erection.”

About Brand:

Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Brand rose to fame in the UK for his Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother’s Big Mouth. He launched his first nationwide tour, Shame (Russell Brand: Live for DVD), in 2006 and followed it up with his second nationwide tour Russell Brand: Only Joking (Russell Brand: Doin’ Life for DVD) in 2007.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek. He brought his stand-up tour, Russell Brand: Scandalous, to the US in 2009. Brand was recently seen as the host of his own late night talk show, Brand X and can soon be seen in Diablo Cody’s directorial debut Paradise. Brand’s other film credits include Rock of Ages, Arthur, Bedtime Stories and The Tempest. Also an acclaimed author, Brand has written two books, My Booky Wook: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs and Stand-Up which was on The New York Times best-seller list for five weeks in a row, and the follow up, Booky Wook 2: This Time It’s Personal.

Tickets for the show on Fri 7 Mar, 7.30pm, are priced at £28.75 and are available from the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 Russell Brand shot to fame in the US in 2008 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk when he was seen as rocker ‘Aldous Snow’

Ray Mears Brings Great

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Outdoors Indoors

Mon 28 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms Great Hall

Ray Mears is perhaps the most recognised authority in the world on bushcraft, survival and the wilderness, and without doubt the most well-travelled. His adventures have taken him to some of the planet’s most uninhabitable and harshest of environments.

This autumn he brings his brand-new theatre show, An Evening with Ray Mears - The Outdoor Life! to Derby LIVE’s Assembly Rooms on Mon 28 Oct, 7.30pm, A household name with fans of every generation many have enjoyed his numerous television series including; Track, World of Survival, Trips Money Can’t Buy with Ewan McGregor, The Real Heroes of Telemark and many more.

Ray is also a successful author of more than ten survival books and his much-anticipated autobiography is due for release on 12 September 2013; copies will be on sale at each venue on the tour. Ray’s unique and down to earth approach, warmth and respect for the many indigenous people and different cultures he has experienced has touched the hearts of everyone. His obvious love and

SEASONAL TREAT

IN STORE FOR

FOLK FANS Concerts at Derbyshire County Council’s Chesterfield library continue to sell out early and folk fans are urged to get their tickets for the next one in good time. It takes place on Friday 6 December.

‘To Drive the Cold Winter Away’ will be a seasonal treat of festive warming songs in four part harmony with an array of instruments.

The performers are nationally renowned carollers Barry Coope, Lester Simpson, Fi Fraser and Jo Freya. The carols and songs old and new will be seasoned with anecdotes to inform and amuse.

Doors open at 7.30pm with the concert getting underway at 8pm.There will be a real ale bar provided by Brampton Brewery.

Tickets are priced at £10 and available now from the library on 01629 533400.

passion for his subject has made Ray a true master of the subject he calls ‘Wilderness Bushcraft’. After years of teaching himself the ancient skills devised by our ancestors his aim was to bring these techniques back to life, passing them on to other kindred outdoorsmen and women. To do this he created his own company Woodlore, the School of Wilderness Bushcraft, in 1983. Now in its 30th successful year it is testament to the ambition, devotion and knowledge which Ray has invested in his company, as he laid the foundations for what would arguably become the most-respected and widelyrecognised school for bushcraft today. An Evening with Ray Mears - The Outdoor Life! is a captivating and fascinating show for the whole family to enjoy.

Using footage, photographs and some unusual props, the evening is an exciting journey with Ray as he shares stories from his many years surviving the wilderness and its colourful wildlife. He reveals the secrets of how to survive in the

wilderness, deal with poisonous animals and endangered species and hunt down animals by their tracks, and much, much more. Ray will also bring his audience right up-to-date with his latest televised adventures in America and Australia.

Tickets, priced at £23.75 - £26.25 with concessions and group rates available can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk

New wool event in Bakewell

This October sees the first Bakewell Wool Gathering taking place at Bakewell Agricultural Centre, to coincide with British Wool Week.

The Gathering is an exciting new event for wool lovers in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

Running on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, an impressive and varied list of over thirty exhibitors are signed up, ready to inspire your next woolly adventure. There will also be demonstrations of fibre crafts, plus a knitting and crochet help desk to help novice and expert alike.

The Gathering is being run by Carole Greaves of Skeins, a yarn studio in Glossop.

She was inspired by the beautiful location of Bakewell to run a woolly event in the heart of England.

Tickets will be £3.00 per day, or £5.00 for the weekend, and can be bought on bakewellwool.co.uk. The full list of exhibitors and all details are also available through the website.

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Sandi Toksvig - comedian, novelist, actor, broadcaster, show-off and international treasure continues her smash hit, sell-out solo tour and will appear at Derby LIVE’s Assembly Rooms on Fri 1 Nov, 7.30pm.

Long-standing host of Radio Four’s News Quiz and Excess Baggage and regular QI panellist, Sandi will be performing her uniquely witty evening of stand-up, stories and fascinating facts. After the show Sandi will be signing copies of Valentine Grey (Virago) and Peas and Queues (Profile), her brand new guide through the Minefield of Modern Manners. The show is directed by award-winning theatre and television director and producer Pip Broughton.

“Wonderfully sharp” Time Out “

Laden with laughs”Guardian “Brash charm, ... surprising emotion” Sunday Times “Captivating ...

Born in Copenhagen, Sandi Toksvig began her comedy career at Girton College, Cambridge University, where she wrote and performed in the first all-woman show at the Footlights. Sandi performed at the first night of The Comedy Store in London and was part of the famous improvisational comedy team, The Comedy Store Players. She has appeared on a variety of TV programmes including Mock the Week, QI and Have I Got News For You. Sandi is a familiar voice for BBC Radio 4 listeners, as the chair of The News Quiz, and was the main presenter of its travel programme, Excess Baggage.

Sandi’s playwriting credits include Bully Boy, which focused on PTSD among British servicemen and premiered at the newly built St James’ Theatre in London in September 2012; a musical Big Night Out and Pocket Dream, which transferred to the West End. Sandi became the chancellor of Portsmouth University in January 2012. Tickets for My Valentine are priced at £20.75 and available through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk

Derby Bonfire & Fireworks Display

The funfair opens at 2pm, with the Capital FM road show starting at 5pm. The stage entertainment will be hosted by Capital FM’s breakfast show presenters Dino & Pete and will include performances by Alice Macy and Brookfield organised by Derby-based Furthest from the Sea. The Bonfire will be lit at 5.45pm and a fantastic fireworks display, set to music will begin at 6pm. Furthest from the Sea (ffts) are the midlands based grass roots collective committed to a hands on approach to Music, Comedy & Arts. Based in Derbyshire and swelled by an army of passionate volunteers, their aim is to bring the performance of a lifetime to their community. Alice Macy Alice’s main influences include Stevie Nicks, Paolo Nuntini, Shania Twain and Joni Mitchell. She has been performing at various festivals across the UK including the Acoustic Festival Sun 3 Nov Markeaton Park FREE entryCome along to Derby’s biggest of Britain. Brookfield Young, up-and-coming Acoustic duo Brookfield sing great harmonies and best free Bonfire and Fireworks arranged with an upbeat and laid back style. display at Markeaton Park on Sunday They’re currently making waves around the 3 November. Presented by Derby region with their honey dripped lyricism. Car LIVE, with a Capital FM road show, parking is available at the University of Derby for £5. There are limited spaces for blue badge funfair and hot food stalls. holders to park on Markeaton Park. Further spaces are available at The University of Derby

on Kedleston Road. Blue badge holders can park free of charge.

Derby LIVE ask that people:refrain from taking bbq’s to the park, due to the fire risk. There will be food and drink stands at the park. do not take their own fireworks, sparklers or Chinese Lanterns to the park as they will be confiscated and not returned. do not take any open flares/candles to the park. Do not take animals to the park They recommend those attending take a torch with them, consider the weather conditions and ensure they wear sensible footwear and clothing. Access Access to Markeaton Park for the Bonfire and Fireworks is restricted for safety reasons. The main entrance to the park, off the A38, will be open for pedestrians.

There will be no pedestrian access through the Mundy Play Centre, or across any of the three bridges into the park. The main entrance to the Mundy Play Centre will also be closed, and the Mundy Play Centre car park will close at 2pm.

Anyone who parks in this car park to use the park during the day should ensure that their vehicle is moved by 2pm. Markeaton Lane is closed to all vehicles between 3pm and 9pm, to allow safe access for pedestrians. Pedestrians coming from The University of Derby car park

will be directed across the pedestrian crossing on Kedleston Road and will access the park from Queensway next to the footbridge over the A38. Pedestrians coming along Kedleston Road from the city centre will also be directed via Queensway. Pedestrians from the Quarndon/Allestree areas will be directed down Markeaton Lane into the rear entrance to the park. Markeaton Lane will be used by the Emergency Services for exiting and accessing the park between 3pm and 9pm. Derby LIVE urge all people attending the Bonfire and Fireworks to be cautious whilst accessing and exiting the park. Latecomers Derby LIVE ask that people plan plenty of time for arriving at the event. From 5.15pm there will be no access to the event at the A38 Queensway Footbridge entrance and the footbridge will be closed.

Pedestrians will be directed to the entrance at Markeaton Island. Please follow instructions provided by event stewards. Exit Derby LIVE ask that people are patient on exiting the park after the event. The exit at Queensway next to the footbridge over the A38 will be managed by event Stewards and a queuing system will be in place. This is for the safety of pedestrians, who should follow instructions from event stewards. An alternative exit is available at the rear entrance of the park onto Markeaton Lane providing access to the University Car Park.

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Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir does it again!

1920 saw the birth of some notable people.

Clive Dunn became the actor best-loved for his portrayal of Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad’s Army and Alf (later, Sir Alf) Ramsey became the only England manager to win the World Cup. A few months before the turn of that same year, a group of colliery officials from the Eastwood area idly chatted about the formation of a men’s choir. Thus, 1920 also witnessed the birth of Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir and the rest, as they say, is history.

Still very much alive and kicking all these years later, ECMVC is not only very proud of its history but continues to innovate and promote the very best of male voice singing as it performs for local groups and audiences, hosts visiting choirs and joins others as guests elsewhere.

much needed funds for charity?

The idea snowballed somewhat the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham was booked, eight choirs performed together, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band agreed to join the event and £15,000 was eventually handed over to charity. Sounds Sensational was born.

The format was repeated in 2010, this time with The Band of the Blues and Royals and a similar number of choirs. Another £20,000 raised for charity. So why stop there?

November 2013 sees the next Sounds Sensational, with ten choirs, 300 male voices and special guests, Her Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines. Dominic Heale, of BBC East Midlands Today fame, joins the choir again, having hosted the previous Concert Hall events.

In 2008, ECMVC took a bold idea and turned 93 years old and still going strong! it into reality. What about inviting a few Do visit the choir’s website – other local choirs to join in and raise some www.ecmvc.org.

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All Star Wrestling hit Derby with a seven bout Assembly Rooms programme on Saturday November 9 when top talent will be bidding to impress in solo, tag team and knockout tournament action.

Frank and Nora Woodhouse.

Starting at 7.30pm, the Assembly Rooms programme features a strong force of home talent headed by fans’ favourite Dean Allmark who is looking to extend his reign as Superslam title and belt holder. But the Potteries-born and now Wirral-based star is coming under increasing pressure from rivals including outspoken extrovert ‘Prima Donna’ Nathan Cruz who is demanding a Derby meeting.

Others to watch for will be another top title holder, South London heavyweight ace James Mason; North East contender ‘Seconds Out’ Tony Spitfire; Croydon’s fast climbing ‘mountain of muscle’ Leon Shah and Tyson T-Bone, the tattooed heavyweight campaigner from the Welsh borders.There’s also a special anything goes hard core showdown with submission specialist Skull Murphy taking on new six-foot-two threat T.J.Stomper who has been throwing his weight about in recent months. But even the US-trained Stomper will need to produce something special to overcome Murphy who is really living-up to his ‘indestructible’ tag having returned action after having a kidney removed earlier in the year. Solo matches including a four man knockout event will also feature with tickets including a special £45 family offer covering two adults and two children under 16 now on sale at the Assembly Rooms box office, telephone: 01332-255800.All Star’s website at: www. superslamwrestling.co.uk provides further information and late line up details can be heard on the Wrestlecall hot line, telephone 09068121884 (call cost 60p per minute) which updates

Now into a 43rd year of presentations making them easily Britain’s longest-established wrestling promoter, it all began in 1970 when Birkenheadbased Brian Dixon first threw his hat into the ring with an October bill at Marple, Cheshire. This small beginning contrasts dramatically with All Star’s 2013 summer programme when over 250,000 fans watched the action in a crowded six week series. All Star now return to Derby which was put on the wrestling map in the 1950s and 1960s with regular presentations by the local husband and wife promoting combination provided by the late every Monday.

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UK’S NEWEST DOG SHOW HEADS TO STAFFORD

Bingley Hall will be transformed into a dog paradise when it becomes home to the brand new family dog day ‘Paws at Bingley’ in October.

Organisers hope more than 2000 visitors will attend the show, on Sunday 6th October, to watch a host of dog displays and demonstrations, take part in activities with their dog, and pick up top tips from animal experts. Dog owners will also be able to give their pet an MOT! The show has been organised by the Pet Care Trust, the charitable arm of the Pet Industry Federation, and is sponsored by PetHead and The Company of Animals.

It will incorporate the British Dog Grooming Championship, the UK’s longest-running dog grooming competition which sees dog groomers from all over the UK compete for the title of Groomer of the Year. Organiser Alex Baker, from the Pet Care Trust, said: “We are really excited about bringing this new family dog day to Stafford.

“We’d like to invite anyone who loves dogs to come along and celebrate life with Man’s Best Friend.

No dog will go home empty-pawed, with doggie bags for all the entrants, but the winners of each class will receive a rosette and a special prize. The show, which takes place at the Staffordshire County Showground on October 6th (10am-6pm) has been organised by pet education charity the Pet Care Trust.

Alexandra Baker, from the trust, said: “We’d like to invite dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages to come and take part in the Companion Dog Show, show off their hidden talents, and have fun!

The hunt is on for the dog with the waggiest tail in the Midlands, following the launch of the region’s newest dog show.

Visitors to Paws at Bingley will have the chance to enter their faithful friends into a range of novelty classes at the Kennel Clublicensed Companion Dog Show, which has been sponsored by the Groom Room at Pets at Home.

Judges will decide the waggiest tail section, along with others including Best Trick, Best Fancy Dress, and Dog Most Like Its Owner.

“Our top dog groomers will be there to offer advice on keeping your dog’s coat in tip-top condition.

“And there will be fun for all the family, including amazing dog routines, the Creation Station creative workshop in our Kidszone, and the Kennel Club Companion Dog Show after their faithful friends from animal – all under one roof!”

“There will be so much to see and Dog lovers will have the chance to do at Paws at Bingley”. pick up hints and tips on looking “There’s a packed programme of exciting dog displays, with Stafford-based Pads Dog Training Centre taking part, along with Canine Partners, and the Paws for Thought and Kidgility dog display teams.

“There will be so much to do during the day, and because the event is indoors, we don’t “There will also be the chance to put your have to worry about the weather!” own dog through its paces at the ‘have-a-go’ agility classes, visit a host of trade stalls, and Tickets are available from £8.50 for adults hear top tips from animal experts.” and £4.20 for children, if booked online before 1st September. The event is free Tickets for Paws at Bingley are available for the under 5’s. Family tickets are also from £8.50 for adults and £4.20 for children, available, at £17 for a family of four (booking if booked online before 1st September. The online before 1st September). event is free for the under 5’s. Family tickets To purchase tickets and find out more are also available, at £17 for a family of four about the event programme, visit www. (booking online before 1st September). pawsbingley.co.uk.

Parking at the showground is free.

DOG SHOW ORGANISERS SEARCH FOR POOCHES WITH HIDDEN TALENTS

DOG OWNERS LEARN HOW TO HANDLE PET EMERGENCIES

veterinary nurses, who will be available to talk through any specific issues owners are having with their dogs. Alexandra Baker is Communications Manager at the Pet Care Trust, which has organised the event.

She said: “There will be loads of dog experts on hand at Paws at Bingley, including the PDSA, who will be offering free doggie MOTs and microchipping for £15.

experts at the Paws at Bingley family dog day on Sunday.

Organisers of the event, which is at the Staffordshire County Showground on Sunday 6th October, have lined up a range

Tickets for Paws at Bingley are available from £9 for adults and £4.50 for children (aged 5 to 16) and senior citizens. Under 5’s go free.

of public seminars with the help of sponsors Barking Mad Pet Professionals.

Family tickets are also available, at £18 for a family of four.

As well as the session called ‘Do You Know What Your Dog is Thinking?’ there will be expert help on dog nutrition, understanding dog behaviour, and basic dog first aid should pet owners face an animal emergency at home.

Paws at Bingley has been organised by the Pet Care Trust, which promotes responsible pet ownership and works with many organisations to improve animal health and welfare.

The drop-in bite-sized sessions are free and open to all, and will be delivered by

The event has been sponsored by The Company of Animals and PetHead.

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Two for the price of one with Derby Gilbert and Sullivan!!

Come along to the Assembly Rooms and see a star performance from the internationally renowned G&S patter man Simon Butteriss in Derby Gilbert & Sullivan Company’s staged concert performance of HMS Pinafore and Trial By Jury at on Sunday 17th November 2013 at 7.30pm.

HMS Pinafore is a tuneful romp through the ranks and traditions of the Navy and whilst giving a playful gloss to the “sober men and true” that sailed the high seas and the love story of the captain’s daughter Josephine and her lowly suitor, foremast hand Ralph Rackstraw. The fun poked at the naval establishment is as relevant today as the time in which it was written.

Backing Simon’s starring roles as Sir Joseph Porter KCB in HMS Pinafore and The Judge in Trial by Jury will be top-class supporting local principals fresh from their individual nominations and awards at the recent International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival 2013 at Buxton, Derbyshire.

Trial by Jury takes an equally irreverent swipe at the legal profession and the judiciary, with bridesmaids and jurymen delighting in the proceedings.

Regulars will remember Simon Butteriss when he joined the Company last year to play Major-General Stanley in the Directed by Andrew Nicklin with a 50-strong Company’s successful concert staging of chorus that have just won “Best Animated The Pirates of Penzance and Simon is Chorus” in the International Gilbert & Sullivan delighted to be joining us again this year.

Festival 2013 and a 30-strong orchestra, this promises to be a fantastic night of song and Most will agree that Simon Butteriss is now laughter. the international leading exponent of the art of the “patter-man”; he has performed the Six times Winners of the International patter roles at the Savoy Theatre, London, Gilbert & Sullivan Festival and with their at the BBC Prom Concerts and throughout reputation for delivering a show to match the the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, Australia standards of the professionals, the Company and New Zealand, and has hosted a show guarantees a great night featuring two of the on Sky Arts dedicated to the life and times of best known works in the Gilbert & Sullivan the great G&S partnership. repertoire.

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Beeston Food and Drink weekend 18th-19th October

Following last year’s successful event, Beestons Food and Drink Weekend is back!

We want to celebrate the wide variety of food and drink venues that Beeston has to offer.

And…to make the weekend even more special, as we are proud sponsors of the Oxjam Beeston Music Festival 2013, we wanted to shout about the great local talent we have here too.

There are a wide number of events taking place in various locations throughout the weekend including a Street Food Market, Farmers Market, Live Music and special offers and discounts from local businesses.

So, why not come to Beeston and see what we have to offer…..

For further information about specific events, please visit www. letsgotobeeston. co.uk or our Facebook page www. facebook.com/ letsgotobeeston.

Derby LIVE launch

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annual Yearbook Derby LIVE have launched an annual Yearbook for customers and supporters, which includes more information about Derby LIVE, recent news and achievements and highlights of the year ahead.

enable customers to experience the very best in theatre and performance and the Yearbook is the perfect chance to highlight that link. Derby LIVE have also taken the opportunity to thank their funders and sponsors, accommodation partners and supporters as well as including information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities for those that wish to take advantage of Derby LIVE’s customer base of half a million people a year. The Yearbook also includes forthcoming events including traditional family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, the Derby Christmas Ice Rink & Markets and The Yearbook is packed full of interesting facts, that most customers and residents will forthcoming Derby LIVE production Mad Dogs and an Englishman. not be aware of. Some of these facts even surprised Derby LIVE, such as customers coming from as far afield as Australia, Ed Green, Audience Engagement Manager Switzerland and Germany and that over said: “It occurred to us that we’re sometimes 547,082 people came to a Derby LIVE event so busy providing you with a great during the course of a year. The Yearbook is programme of performances, events and full of useful customer information such as festivals that we sometimes forget to shout what customers can expect from their visit, about what we do – this is why we decided details of access performances and great to put this Yearbook together. We hope that offers such as the LIVEsaver scheme where customers enjoy it and that some of the facts customers can see more and save money. surprise them as much as they did us.”

There are also details about Derby LIVE’s partnership work with local amateur and The Yearbook is available on request professional theatre companies, playwrights through the Derby LIVE Box Office on and the only large scale orchestra in the 01332 255800 or in person.

East Midlands - Sinfonia Viva. Derby LIVE take pride in these relationships as they

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It looks like a dustbin but it is

Apple’s highest end machine ever

Apple has held one of its “big events” to They will launch with quad-core, six-core, eight-core launch some new products and update or 12-core Xeon processors and up to 1TB of others and, once again, it has got everyone PCI-based flash storage. talking.

There are some who love anything Apple Other features include: does, others who are quick to find fault and AMD FirePro graphics with up to 4,094 stream processors, some who will rush out to buy the new stuff up to 12GB of VRAM just because it is from Apple and new. supports up to three 4K displays

HDMI out, dual-Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0, YourGadgetGuide was keeping a close eye Bluetooth 4, a motion sensor and dual-audio out. on what was announced and here is our round up of the major announcements…

Apple’s new Mac Pro, coming in December, looks a lot like a highly polished aluminium dustbin but this is a super high-end device with blistering speed and functionality.

In fact these new machines boast the fastest processors that Apple has ever put in a Mac.

The cheapest model will feature a 3.7GHz quad-core Intel Xeon processor, 12GB of RAM, dual AMD FirePro D300 graphics and a 256GB hard drive and as the prices go up then so do the specifications.

Designed around an innovative unified thermal core, the Mac Pro features the latest Intel Xeon processors with up to 12 cores, dual workstation-class GPUs, six Thunderbolt 2 ports, PCIe-based flash storage and ultra-fast ECC memory.

Packing amazing performance in a stunning new design, the all-new Mac Pro starts at £2,499. “The new Mac Pro is our vision for the future of the pro desktop, everything about it has been reimagined and there has never been anything like it,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The new Mac Pro packs up to 12-core Xeon CPUs, dual FirePro GPUs, ultra-fast ECC memory, new PCIe flash storage, Thunderbolt 2 expandability and more into a radical new design that is one-eighth the size of the previous generation Mac Pro.” The all-new Mac Pro is architected around a unified thermal core that allows the system to efficiently share thermal capacity across all the processors. An innovative fan draws in air incredibly efficiently and makes the new Mac Pro as quiet as a Mac mini. The result is a pro desktop with unprecedented performance packed into a design that is just 9.9-inches tall and one-eighth the volume of the previous Mac Pro.

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“Screamingly Fast” new iPad Air is Apple’s What Does The OrangeFox Say?... thinnest, lightest and most powerful iPad We’re pleased to announce, as of October 17th 2013, OrangeFox Media has acquired

YourGadgetGuide. The technology site which provides over 100,000 consumers a month with information will be looking to grow its audience and improve overall production quality, in a bid to become a more established technology site.

We know that we’re in a very crowded market, it’s important we find our own angle, and that’s what we’ll be looking to do over the next few months. Again, looking at our video quality and style, changes need to be made to increase our audience retention, maximising value to advertisers.

We’re also looking at more ways to monetise YourGadgetGuide, and again that goes back to increasing the views, and increasing interaction with our viewers.

We’re always looking for our viewers to let us know what they want, and we take all suggestions onboard. It’s a very exciting time ahead for OrangeFox Media.

If you have a phone then you should never lose your pen again Apple has announced its thinnest, lightest and fastest ever iPad…the iPad Air which will be available from November 1.

Featuring a 9.7-inch Retina display the new tablet weighs just one pound and is 20 per cent thinner than the fourth generation iPad at just 7.5mm. The borders around the display are narrower, making it easier to hold, and it will feature the new powerefficient Apple-designed A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, ultrafast wireless with faster built-in Wi-Fi and expanded LTE cellular connectivity.

Apple’s Phil Schiller said: “iPad created an entirely new mobile computing experience, and the new iPad Air is another big leap ahead.

“It is so thin, light and powerful, once you hold one in your hand you will understand what a tremendous advancement this is…it delivers all-day battery life in the lightest fullsized tablet in the world.”

Apple said the new iPad Air’s Retina display makes web pages, text, images and video look incredibly sharp and realistic while the new power-efficient A7 chip allows the battery to be even smaller without sacrificing its life.

The iPad Air also has a next generation FaceTime HD camera, the iSight camera with 5MP sensor and with the improved image signal processing of the A7 processor Apple says it will bring “faster auto-focus, up to three times video zoom, five times still

zoom, better dynamic range and automatic image and video stabilization.” iPad Air with Wi-Fi models will be available in silver or space grey starting on Friday, November 1, for a suggested retail price of £399 inc VAT (£332.50 ex VAT) for the 16GB model.

…and a new generation iPad Mini

Most people agreed that the one thing missing from the iPad mini was a Retina Display…well Apple have put that right.

From sometime in November (the exact date has not been announced) Apple will ship the latest version of the iPad Mini with the much sought-after super-sharp display and the super-fast A7 processor.

Apple said: “The new iPad mini with Retina display packs all the 3.1 million pixels (2048by-1536 resolution) of iPad Air into its 7.9inch Multi-Touch display, for a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch.

“The 7.9-inch Retina display of iPad mini is 35 percent larger than screens on 7-inch tablets, and is the only small tablet to deliver the full iPad experience, now with razor sharp Retina quality.

“Images are crisp, text is crystal clear, movies play at full 1080p HD-resolution and the 475,000 apps designed specifically for iPad work automatically.” iPad mini with Retina display Wi-Fi models will be available for a suggested retail price of £319 inc VAT (£265.83 ex VAT) for the 16GB model.

I am one of those people who is forever losing my pen.

I can have five or six on my desk in the morning and by mid-afternoon they can all have disappeared.

If only there was a way of keeping my pen with me at all times…

Well like most people these days I am hardly ever away from my mobile phone, where I go it goes. Like me, British inventor Andrew Jewson, 50, was fed up with losing his pens but he had a bright idea to solve this problem. He invented a tiny ball-point pen, which at just 20mm long, fits neatly inside the standard headphone jack of a modern smartphone. When not in use the Jackpen sits neatly inside the phone and when you want to use it then just reverse it to instantly

turn your phone into a pen.

“Ah!” I hear you say: “We don’t need a pen because smartphones all come with various notepad or voice recording functions.”

Yes, that is very true, and in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, thena built-in stylus (or S-pen to give it its proper title) even comes with the device.

But despite the rapid advances in technology I still find the old-fashioned pen far easier to use for jotting down a quick note than any modern counterpart…if only I could find the thing in the first place.

And I would certainly find it if it was attached to my phone.

The Jackpen costs £3.99 for a pack of three.

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Waste and the law – a simple guide to your responsibilities

In this article, Ian Hird of leading waste and resource management company, FCC Environment, tells Derbyshire businesses the key waste laws they need to be aware of.

The latest Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs figures suggest that businesses produce almost 50 million tonnes of waste per year in England alone.

In a world where we are all encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle, removing your business’ waste from the general waste stream can have a healthy positive impact on the bottom line.

Waste is described in the 2008 Waste Framework Directive as:

“…any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard…”

However, material sent for recycling remains legally defined as waste until such a time as it is reprocessed into a new raw material of sufficient quality to meet End of Waste Criteria. The main legislative driver of the increases in recycling we have seen over the last decade is landfill tax. Currently set at £72 per tonne and due to rise by another £8 in April 2014, you have to pay this if your waste is not sorted and recycled. Put very simply, the more you recycle, the more you will save.Sections 33 and 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 established the principle that the producers of waste are ultimately responsible for its final disposal. The safest method of ensuring all of your waste is handled correctly is to have a full waste audit carried out. As with all laws, they are driven by both a carrot and stick approach. Late last year, the crackdown led to a record fine of

£200,000 and a suspended prison sentence for a company director who ignored the rules.

But why tie yourself in legal knots when you can simply appoint a trusted and professional waste management company to take the stress off your hands?

To book a free waste audit and find out how your business can benefit from recycling with FCC Environment, call 0844 736 9992 or visit www.fccenvironment.co.uk.

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This month the Derbyshire Guardian is proud to name Selous Security Ltd as our SME (small and medium enterprise) Company of the Year 2013.

added attraction of substantial cost savings over the traditional electronic systems available. It is a stand-alone system that is easy to install, set up and to move to other areas that need special attention.

What the product does: It is essentially based on an intruder system which detects movement/ heat up to a distance of 12 metres, when the system is activated it sends a signal via GPRS (mobile telephone network) or PSTN (standard phone line) to a Receiving Centre, when that connection is made a 10 second video file is sent to the Receiving Centre who can then determine immediately whether the alarm is false needs to be escalated to the relevant authorities. It also has IR (infra red) lamps so the camera can still capture an image in total darkness. Applications: Remote sub stations Specific problem areas Utility sub stations. Rail networks. Councils, Fly tipping etc.

Compounds. Access points. Void Properties. Roof protection Fuel and Oil theft Schools, Churches Construction sites Fuel depots. Steel stockyards.

Holiday homes, etc.

cabling. The DNA Asset Marker coats the surface of the product being protected with an invisible layer of unique Molecular Taggent identifier. DNA Asset Marker is available both as a Permanent asset marker and a Transference product.

The Asset marking spray is a unique property/ asset marking product which provides quick, cost effective and clean marking of high value metals, plant, machinery and premises. The spray application delivers unequalled ease of use enabling the user to deploy the covert Molecular Taggent property marker into the most inaccessible places ‹out of reach› of the most determined criminal.

local authorities. Your business benefits because we keep improving our service ensures that we continuously improve our Door Supervision standards. Our operatives are polite, approachable and friendly which is very important, as the Door Staff are the first point of contact the patron has.

The way in which the door staff behave and deal with your customers affects the mood inside and image of the venue. Our Teams main focus when working in a venue is to provide a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment where customers can relax, unwind and enjoy themselves.

Event Staff:

Selous Security Services can provide both personnel and technical security for your event.

Our operatives are professional, customer We have experience of providing security for focused communicators and they’re trained to a variety of events and functions, including: help create a welcoming and safe environment Corporate & Hospitality - AGMs, board meetings, for your staff and customers - an environment private parties, fashion shows, film premieres. where people will confidently return again. Concerts & Festivals - Fixed venue or of a greenfield Whether it’s a pub, nightclub or casino, our nature, all backstage, front of house, arena and dedicated Door Supervision contract managers entry stewarding. Sports Stadia - Response teams, liaise closely with venue managers to ensure supervisors and security/stewarding. TV & Film Physical Deterrents: the highest possible standards of service. Where Locations - Outside broadcasts, road closures. appropriate, on-site senior door supervisors or Hotel & Residence - Visitor screening, covert or Physical deterrents can sometimes be the most team leaders are appointed to work directly visible presence. Guard Dog - Passive, drug/bomb effective because they are completely overt in with your management, the police and other detection K9 unit.

We were particularly impressed by their their nature. Window bars for example make it company ethos which places quality and prosessionalism above price and the top-down completely obvious to any intruder that they will have to, not only negotiate access to the window, approach where the customers needs are always but also cut or remove the bars. We also provide placed first.

Security grills, bars and Anti-climb installations In a business where it is vital to ensure the (Razor wire, Vangard, Cati), Palisade. customer gets exactly what they need, Selous Security Ltd sets a shining example for other Manned Guarding: businesses to follow.

Manned guarding is the oldest form of providing At Selous Security our ethos is “It’s not about a security presence and Selous Security Ltd the price, it’s about the quality, professionalism provide clients with security offices to look after and dedication we offer in order to understand the physical security of these premises and the our customers”. We pride ourselves on safety of people – employees or members of the public, fully protected by SIA licences, extensively professionalism and our clients have complete confidence in our staff, products and standards trained, vetted guarding personnel to carry out of service, we believe in growth through quality, the required tasks. Static Guards - Chaperone Services - Gatehouse / Control and Retail security. courteous service and dedication. All staff are vetted to BS7858 and BS7499 standards.

Mobile Patrol Units: Introducing our Electronics Division: Electronic security is the area where most technological advances and enhancements are being made and Selous Security Ltd is perfectly placed to consult and supply services for this rapidly expanding sector staying at the cutting edge of technology with state of the art systems.

All our systems are tailored to your requirements from basic intruder alarms to fully automated monitored CCTV and access control.

The WASP Video alarm system: We are very pleased to be able to introduce the WASP system to our services. This quite unique and innovative new product has been tried and tested in the UK. It is because of this Selous Security Ltd are very keen to take this product forward, and we are working very closely with RSI Video Technologies in Strasbourg France to help customers realise the very significant advantages this product offers. As you can see below there are a number of applications and benefits this system offers, notwithstanding the

Selous Security Ltd mobile patrol officers offer a cost effective alternative to a dedicated presence with high visibility uniformed guards, complimented by high visibility warning signs around your property to show you are protected

by Selous Security. Our guards alternate the times and order of their visits to ensure they do not become routine and any suspicious circumstances or breach will be reported immediately. Guards check the exterior of the property and the immediate vicinity, ensuring possible entry points are secure and identifing any potential hazards.

Metal Theft and DNA Marking: An effective deterrent to theft and damage of property and infrastructure in commercial robbery and burglary scenarios. Tag property and criminals with DNS Asset Marker Catch criminals and recover your property with this forensic marking system. DNA Asset Marker Lacquers and Greases can be used to protect metals, wood, laminates, glass, UPVC, plastics, masonry and

Door Supervisors and the Licensed Trade:

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We understand that in today’s market utilities can be one of the largest overheads for any business but especially within the IT Industry.

intaRack Solutions Limited is an organisation dedicated to the provision of outstanding IT Services. intaRack prides itself on being the best IT services provider, regardless of your company’s size. When you engage with intaRack, you form a partnership with a company that has the skills and knowledge to guide your company in choosing and implementing the best IT solutions to help your business succeed.

We have experts in all major technologies and if you need help with a specific technology, we have the right expert to quickly and affordably take care of whatever project you may have. Whether you want to optimize an entire business, enhance business processes with technology, or simply improve your organization’s operational performance, intaRack offers a highly specialized service that’s right for you.

Given the current climate intaRack has formed an energy brokerage division which focuses on assisting our clients to meet their energy supply needs and goals.

With our industry knowledge we are ideally positioned to meet our client’s specific requirements through quality and professional utility solutions, based on informed knowledge and unbiased advice.

Our industry expertise and leading-edge proprietary technology uniquely positions us in the market to provide customers with highly competitive pricing and a wide variety of product options with innovative, efficient and timely pricing and deal management service. intaRack offers fixed price and term contracts as well as variable price and term products.

Service Offerings:

Pre-Terminated Copper and Fibre Cabling.

Structured Cabling Services.

Data Centre Services.

Wireless Surveys and Systems.

Labour Only.

Technology Consulting.

Professional Services.

IP Security, CCTV and Door Access.

Support Services.

EPOS and Retail.

Energy Brokering.

Contact: info@intarack.co.uk 01298 873870 What has been the average FFI invoice so far?

Only the figures for the first 6-months have been released. These showed that 5766 invoices were sent out. The revenue invoiced was £2,673,773, meaning the average invoice was £464.

It is 1-year since the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched its Fee for Intervention (FFI) scheme. Scott Butters, Managing Director of Cope Safety Management Limited, answers some frequently asked questions about the scheme and the impact it is having.

No. Only when a business is found to be in material breach of the law will FFI be charged.

What is a material breach?

When, in the opinion of a HSE inspector, there is or has been a contravention of health and safety law that requires them to issue a notice in writing.

What is FFI? Since 1 October 2012, the HSE has been able to charge for the costs How much is FFI? incurred when carrying out its regulatory FFI is charged at £124 per hour. The total amount is based on the amount functions. of time it takes the HSE to identify and Can the HSE charge for all of their conclude its regulatory action, multiplied by the relevant hourly rate. visits?

How can I avoid FFI? By ensuring your business is compliant.

Make sure your health and safety policy is up to date, is being communicated to those it affects and that your safe systems of work are being followed.

Make sure that all necessary training is being undertaken, is recorded and that it Does receiving an invoice for FFI is refreshed at suitable intervals. If you mean we are going to be prosecuted? are unsure what to do, seek help.

No, but if a prosecution were to arise as a result of the FFI then the prosecution Cope Safety Management Limited have costs and fines would be in addition. been providing bespoke health, safety and employment advice, assistance and Who administers FFI? The HSE is responsible for administering training to businesses across the East FFI, including issuing invoices and Midlands for 25 years. undertaking debt recovery.

Invoices contain a breakdown of all the costs Cope Safety Management Ltd : associated. No VAT is payable for FFI. Lenton Business Centre :Lenton Can invoices be queried/disputed?

Boulevard :Nottingham. NG7 2BY Yes. A full description of the process is Tel : 0844 800 4266 available at http://www.hse.gov.uk/feewww.jwcope.co.uk for-intervention/queries-and-disputes. email: copesafety@jwcope.co.uk pdf.

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Innovative commercial finance borrowing without the banks With reports of many small and mediumsized companies struggling to access business loans through the traditional banking sector, it’s no surprise that many are opting for new and innovative ways of raising vital working capital.

Goodman’s application process takes just 20 minutes and a decision is made in around 48 hours. If a business is approved for finance the money could be available within two weeks, or sometimes in as little as three days.

Bypassing the banks, ‘peer to peer’ lending takes place when individual funders lend money to other individuals or businesses.

By cutting out the high costs and complexity of banks, they can lend at rates that suit both the investor and the borrower.

“Our 200 potential funders compete to lend businesses money, so we always provide really competitive rates of interest,” explained Paul.

A great option to help businesses grow Derbyshire-based Goodman Corporate Consultancy has a panel of independent funders ready and waiting to lend money to the right businesses.

“Peer to peer lending is a great option in any economic climate for a business looking for funding,” said Paul Goodman, Managing Director.

“It can provide fast, flexible and cost effective funding for all types of business needs, including working capital, business expansion, asset finance and one-off business expenses.”

Getting the right support When a big business explores new markets or chases grant funding it usually has the resources to manage the process in house.

Loans of between £5,000 and £1 million are available to help businesses keep on growing and funding can be offered to sole traders, partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited companies with an annual turnover in excess of £100,000.

Goodman also provides other commercial finance solutions including commercial mortgages, invoice finance, asset finance and development finance.

For a free initial consultation with Goodman’s experienced team, call 0844 310 2818 or email enquiries@goodmanconsultancy.com.

To see their full offering and find out more visit www.goodmanconsultancy.com.

Chamber of Commerce is as good a place as any.

Just looking at importing/exporting, for example, DNCC is hosting the Midlands International Trade Expo and Conference, at Pride Park Stadium, on 15 November.

Over 20 companies are supporting the event which will see ambassadors from Chambers of Commerce across Europe, Asia and South America offering their expertise on a one-toone basis to conference delegates, dozens exhibiting at the expo and speakers telling their own stories of trading overseas.

The Chamber, the second largest in the UK, also provides an export documentation service.

Along with national organisations the Chamber can also provide apprenticeships, IT/social media training, business start-up If it doesn’t have the resource, it will almost support, credit checks, conference facilities, certainly be able to afford to employ someone tender alerts, customer-specific mailing lists, with the expertise it needs. virtual office services, HR services, a raft of But if you don’t have a multi-million-pound networking opportunities and general business turnover and good profits, there will be times support. when you need professional support to achieve a goal.

“Knowing where to find the support you need is Red tape, handling the revenue, managing the first step in the process and the Chamber customs for imports and exports, training staff, is a good place to start. If we can’t provide the chasing available grant funding, pursuing support ourselves or through our partners, our bad debts, even doing annual accounts – all information service should be able to help you interfere with core business. find what you need,” said George Cowcher, Government has recognised the burden of red Chief Executive of the Chamber. tape and steps are being taken to simplify it for To make finding the right support as easy as smaller firms, particularly with regards Health possible the Chamber hosts and Safety regulations. the Business Advice Website at www.

But where can you turn for guidance on other thebusinessadvicewebsite.co.uk. matters? Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

You are skilled at what you do and your business needs those skills in order to grow. But if you are not yet in a position to take on staff - or your secretary is tearing her hair out - flexible admin support tailored to your business may be the answer.

From straightforward typing to helping to arrange meetings, travel or events, Oasis Business Support can help as little or as much as you need, using my office as an extension of yours.

Voice recordings of, for example, meetings, site reports or inventories can be typed and e-mailed to you, ready for you to print or forward on. Or if you ring with notes dictated ‘on the hoof’, typed copy should be in your inbox when you get back to your desk. If it is easier for you, letters can be written on your behalf - useful for busy days when you don’t

have time to think.

Large documents can be stored and updated as and when you need. Or a database set up and mailings sent (thought about those Christmas cards yet?)

Alternatively, Oasis Business Support can be a point of contact when you are unavailable or I can liaise with your customers or suppliers (no, I don’t do sales).

So whether you need the occasional letter typing or a ‘back office’ which gets to know you and your business, give me a quick ring as I may be able to help.

Speak to Annette on 01455 202927 / 07768 164811, visit www.oasisbusinesssupport. com, or e-mail annette.oasis@btinternet.com

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Husband and wife team Clive and Louise Bramley have launched a new business which combines the best of the online and offline worlds. Their company, Bramley

Showroom Ltd, auctions and sells a wide range of clearance goods, returns and

liquidated assets to both retail and trade clients. Typically they will have TVs, white goods, household items, garden furniture, toys, computer equipment and much more, all at bargain prices. The goods, which are sold in via online auction, can be found on their website – www.bramleyshowroom.co.uk - or viewed at their showroom just outside Derby at Unit 1, Riverside Park, East Service Road, Raynesway. At their first auction, customers picked up a wide range of toys at bargain prices. Director Clive reckons that buyers can get typical savings of around 50 to 75 per cent of regular High Street prices by using his auction service.

Clive said: “Our day-to-day customers are local retailers, businesses and the general public, buying for personal use or selling items on for profit.

“For example someone may want a bargain for themselves or a family member, an eBay sellers may be after stock to resell online while traders may be after stock for their own businesses.” At the first auction one customer bought 100 items with the aim of selling them on via eBay. The dates of all the forthcoming auctions, and the goods which will be sold, are all clearly shown on the website.

All goods are sold “as seen” without guarantees or warranties and Clive and Louise encourage people to come to their showroom to view the items before placing bids so they can see exactly what they are bidding on. For those who don’t want to wait for the auction there is also a ‘Buy it Now’ option via the Bramley Showroom’ eBay shop. The couple also own a clay pigeon shooting range in Doveridge, as Clive is an expert shooter who hopes to compete in the 2016 Olympic team.

Clive said their aim was to offer quality merchandise at bargain prices and to make the

whole auction process fun, enjoyable and straightforward.

Users only need to register on the website once to be able to bid at auctions. Just choose the items you want to bid on and enter the maximum you want to pay. The system will then automatically bid for you in increments up to the amount you have specified. You will

get an email you to tell you when you have been outbid, or if you are winning.

Successful bidders can pay by PayPal online or by cash or card at the shop when they come to collect their goods on the nominated collection days which can be found on the website.

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Bosses urged to back ‘switch off before you drive off’ message

Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is urging businesses to take road safety seriously after research revealed that nearly a fifth of staff don’t believe their employers encourage safe and legal mobile phone use while driving.

The survey by the AA also revealed that: seven per cent of staff feel under pressure to answer their hand-held work mobile when driving. Four per cent of staff have been criticised by their manager or colleagues for not responding to emails, texts or calls when driving for work or commuting.

Two per cent of staff have been explicitly told to return emails, texts and calls when driving for work or commuting. Fifteen per cent of staff feel under pressure to answer their hands-free work mobile when driving for work or commuting.

Mike Ashworth, chairman of the partnership’s managing group, said: “This is worrying news. Employers have a duty to

manage the risk posed by employees driving for work – even ones who are travelling in their own car. That’s why it’s so important to have a well-publicised policy banning the use of mobiles while driving.

“Drivers are four times more likely to crash if they use a mobile while driving so please publicise the fact that staff must switch off before they drive off.”

Mike added: “Some businesses think it’s ok for staff to use a hands-free phones while driving but it’s still easy to become dangerously distracted.

“It’s not illegal to drive while using a hands-free phone – but drivers can still be prosecuted if they’re distracted and not properly in control of the vehicle.”

The online survey was carried out by polling organisation Populous on behalf of the AA. It took place between 23 and 28 May 2013 and 22,194 adults were interviewed.

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DERBYSHIRE AT RISK GROUPS URGED

TO FIGHT FLU THIS WINTER People who are offered a flu jab are being urged to have the vaccination and protect themselves this winter

by Derbyshire County Council.

Councillor Dave Allen, said: “For most people 53.4% in clinical at risk groups (compared with 51.3%). Nationally almost 800 people year old children, people aged 65 and over, flu is unpleasant but not a life-threatening were admitted to intensive care with adults and children with long term health illness. conditions, and pregnant women. For the first “However, it can be extremely serious complications of flu last year and each winter time, a nasal spray vaccine will be offered to for some groups at risk of developing hundreds of thousands of people see their GP healthy two and three and tens of thousands are hospitalised. complications which having flu can year old children A study published found children are key cause them.” which marks the first “spreaders” of the virus, which is why healthy step in an extension two and three year olds are being offered the “Vaccination remains the best way to nasal spray vaccine. As well as protecting to the national protect against the potential serious them it also helps to reduce the spread of flu vaccination programme. It will flu to grandparents and other groups at harm from flu this winter.” eventually include increased risk. The county council, which yearly vaccination Last year’s (2012/13) flu season vaccination took over responsibility for public health in of all two to 16 year uptake in Derbyshire (excluding Derby city) April, helps support the implementation and olds. promotion of the flu vaccination programme in was actually better than the average for Derbyshire County Derbyshire. This includes getting information England as a whole. In Derbyshire uptake Council’s Cabinet to schools and children’s centres as well as was 75% in people aged 65 and over ensuring access to vaccination among social Member for Health (compared to 73.4% for England), 42.9% in and Communities, pregnant women (compared with 40.3%) and care staff.

Key groups include parents of two to three

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Dog lover Sarah Wall has turned her passion into her business and offers exclusive home boarding for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Her philosophy is simple.

rapidly gained a reputation for offering the very highest quality facilities for dogs to ensure that owners can have a guilt-free time away from their pets. Council approved and certified, Walls 4 Paws is fully licensed with SDDC and has full public liability insurance. It is also winner of the Petcare Commitment to Excellence Award 2013.

The facilities and environment ensures that the time away from owners will be as stress-free as possible for the pet but what about the owner? Well Sarah has that covered too. A very popular service that is offered is regular updates on the Walls 4 Paws Facebook page. Here owners can check out Facebook on their laptop, tablet or smartphone and see how their dog is getting on without them. Sarah said: “The Facebook page is extremely popular with so many parents who leave their dogs with us. “It is really reassuring to be able to see that your dog is safe, happy and having a great time and that peace of mind can really be invaluable. “So many of the comments left on the page say how the parents are missing their dogs but feel so glad to be able to see that they are in safe hands and enjoying themselves.”

Not all dogs are suited to such an environment and Sarah has a keen eye to ensure that the dogs being looked after will all get on well with one another. This is done via a “meet and greet” session where the dog is assessed to ensure that they will fit in within the Walls 4 Paws environment. Sarah said: “If a dog is socialised and has a happy demeanour then they will integrate well with us.

“I work from home so the dogs here get all the human companionship they would be used to at home and we have had more than 375 dogs in during the past two years”.

If you are away having a good time then that should not mean your dog doesn’t have a good time also. Walls 4 Paws is about as far away from a boarding kennel as you could possibly get. For a start there are no kennels to be found anywhere on the premises. What you will find is a five acre secure paddock where the dogs can run around and play to their heart’s content; a homely environment where dogs always come first and the guarantee that all canine guests are treated as one of the family.

Walls 4 Paws is located in Foston, Derbyshire, conveniently located just off the A50 between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby. It has been going for three years and has

range of services including professional grooming, dog walking, day care and short to long term stays.

Top priority for Sarah is to create a happy, healthy, safe and friendly environment for the dogs in her care. Walls 4 Paws offers a comprehensive

“Dogs love to socialise with other dogs and they love being in a pack and playing in a pack. Sarah is particularly proud that a lot of her custom is return visits as dog owners see how happy and relaxed their pets are on their return. The testimonials on the Walls 4 Paws website speak for themselves. Some recent comments include: • “A big THANK YOU to Sarah and her human and k9 family. Our 2 year old

labrador, Roxy had a fantastic time at Walls 4 Paws. I was given such peace of mind on our family holiday, ...”Jo from Staffordshire.

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“The house and paddock was spectacular, a dog paradise! I loved that Sarah’s daughter gave Hollie hugs whilst we looked around, a good sign that she would not be neglected.

Seeing pictures on facebook from the other side of the world was also reassuring. Did I miss her? More than I imagined, did she miss me? NOT A CHANCE! Mrs J Osmen from Oakwood, Derby.

Thank you thank you thank you for taking such wonderful care of my pup over the festive period! You welcomed her in as part of your family and she had a whale of a time with you all. In fact I think it is safe to say she is fitter than when I left! We shall be recommending you to all and sundry and have no doubt she will be a future visitor for years to come x” Miss N Davies, from Wimbledon, London.

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Companion Care Vets providing expert care for Derbyshire’s pets and I have built great relationships with the local community and it is with pride that I can say the majority of our clients come from recommendations. Happy clients and healthy pets is what we’re all about and a huge thanks goes out to our customers for their continued support.”

scenes at the surgeries reflects this expertise. Modern equipment is available to the vets, such as a digitial x-ray machine, in house laboratories for fast diagnosis and isolation units to ensure pets with contagious diseases are kept separately from other patients.

Emma Cosens is vet and partner at the Derby Kingsway surgery, which opened in March of this year. Emma says, “We have a fantastic team with diverse experience and one of our nursing team Each surgery is located within Pets at Home and has free parking right outside used to be Head Animal Keeper at a Wildlife Park. One of my main passions the door. With 7-days a week opening and extended hours Monday-Friday the is feline medicine but I also enjoy surgeries offer convenience as well as surgery too. We care for a wide range of household pets - it’s not just cats and expert care. dogs that come through our doors!”

Vet Jason Davidson is partner at both The equipment that sits behind the Derby practices and says, “My team

Paul Meiring is vet and partner in Chesterfield and says no two days in surgery are the same! “We always look forward to seeing what a new day may bring - from new clients to old friends, emergency surgeries and routine consults ….life is certainly never dull at Companion Care!”

Derbyshire is one of the lucky areas in the UK that has not one, not two, but three modern Companion Care Vets surgeries serving the needs of our furry and feathered (and scaly!) friends. The surgeries are located on the Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield, on Sir Frank Whittle Road in Derby and on the Kingsway Retail Park in Derby and are owned and managed by a team of expert veterinary surgeons.

We always aim to offer excellent value for money and current promotions include microchips for just £5 and reductions of £20 and £10 respectively

off dog and cat neutering. Jason concludes, “We regularly introduce offers to our existing and new clients as we want to support our loyal customers.

We also ensure that regular care, such as vaccinations and parasite treatments, are priced competitively. Our Complete Care Health Plan can save clients up to 20% of the cost of preventative healthcare for their dog, cat or rabbit.”

To find out more about the latest offers and to meet the teams please visit www. ccvets.co.uk

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There can be no doubt that top level footballers get paid extremely well and they love to show the world that they have money to spend.

It may be fair to say that they also like to show off from time to time and what better way to do that than with their choice of home? You won’t often find a multimillionaire footballer going for ordinary or

run-of-the mill when it comes to homes. They want something special, something which reflects their lifestyle or their personality.

They want something bespoke.The bespoke homes industry is huge and it is responsible for a lot of employment and businesses in related industries. So when people want a one-off home there are bespoke windows to fit and perhaps a landscaped garden and hand built walls are also options.

Perhaps there will be a cinema packed full of the latest hi-fi and movie gadgets, a bespoke sound system throughout the house, wrought iron security gates, alarm and security systems, a swimming pool and on goes the list.If you are in the bespoke home market then you won’t want a standard kitchen or bathroom fitted either and these are areas where the rooms will be designed and the materials sourced and installed to the client’s exact specifications.

Bespoke homes are designed from the

ground up and, by their very nature, are unique. They may be designed with caring for the environment as a priority, to make a particular statement or other or just to satisfy the whims and desires of the person who wants to live there.

One footballer who got a fair amount of publicity for his new home was Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney.

He caused an outrage by pulling down a 1930s house in Prestbury, Cheshire in 2004, to replace it with a six en-suite-bedroom mansion with neo-Georgian pillars. Rooney has gone for a cinema, sweeping staircase, sports stadium, and Grecian-esque statues in the landscaped garden where the turf alone was said to have cost £50,000 alone.

Wife Colleen is said to have added her own design touches to the home, reportedly installing a white leather sofa that she had customised with £10,000 worth of Swarovski crystals.

According to the website primelocations. com: “The west wing has a giant indoor pool with rather a lot of pink on the walls, changing room and Jacuzzi. “There’s also a triple garage to house all the cars and a £30,000 CCTV system.” Footballers spend an absolute fortune on their homes. Even

back in 2006 Forbes magazine estimated that $150 million per year is spent by footballers on homes in the UK alone and the Footballers’ Wives idea of a typical footballer’s home may not be too wide of the mark.The article said: “For a sense of the typical player’s house, look at the hit British television series Footballers’ Wives.

The mock-Georgian mansion featured in the show, with gold embossed fountains in the front garden, a swimming pool with water cascading from the ceiling and wall-to-wall flat-screen TVs, is truly real-life Premiership chic. “Some owners have flattened early 20th-century estates to make way for new pink Doric columns and Welsh-dragontiled pools, while one burrowed under a road to give himself a secluded route to his swimming pool. Others have resorted to high gates and extensive grounds to distance themselves from Britain’s voracious paparazzi.”

You don’t have to be a footballer to own a bespoke home…just have an idea of what you want and then you must decide how different you dare to be and how much you want to stand out from or blend in to your surroundings.

Contemporary furniture craftsman and designer Henry Bagshawe produces highquality bespoke furniture and custom woodwork which will last for generations.

box, has an emphasis on design excellence and the highest quality of manufacture.

Nothing less than that standard will do.

In 2011 Henry was admitted as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers and early next year he plans to launch a new contemporary craft furniture range which will include a selection of dining and occasional furniture items alongside storage options, all of which can be customised to suit the client’s exacting needs.

Henry said: “I try to make commissioning an item of bespoke furniture with B:BESPOKE as simple, enjoyable and rewarding an experience as possible.

“Each and every commission includes a complementary design consultation, where the brief, budget and any special requirements will be discussed.

“A site visit is often advantageous at this point. A design concept is then developed to be presented, in the form of 2D visualisations, scale drawings and material samples. A final quotation and timescale will also be provided.”

For more information check out Henry’s website at www.bbespokefurniture.com

B:Bespoke Furniture

Henry, who has a first class honours degree in furniture and product design, has a growing base of private clients and takes commissions from throughout the UK.

He works from his B:BESPOKE workshop and design studio on Waterside Way in Nottingham which he set up in 2010.

At B:BESPOKE Henry has one golden rule… everything produced in his workshop, whether it be a board room table or a simple trinket

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In life you can rarely get something for nothing… but that need not be the case when it comes to replacing your old or faulty boiler.

Put it this way, business partners Wayne Lambert and Gary Hicks have installed around 80 brand new boilers since July and it hasn’t cost the clients anything at all.

They are currently fitting between five and ten new boilers per week and they say their hardest task is to convince the customers that there is nothing for them to pay.

Together they are the driving force behind GreenPowerUK which fits the free boilers for those who qualify under a governmentbacked scheme.

GreenPowerUK is a Mansfield-based

company which has over 20 years experience in the industry and which prides itself in putting customers first.

Wayne said:

The boilers are being made available under the government’s ECO Affordable Warmth Obligation, where qualifying households can apply to have a new ‘A’ rated energy efficient boiler installed in their home free of charge.

And with three of the big six energy companies recently announcing price rises in the region of eight and ten per cent for domestic gas and electricity tariffs, there is no better time to ensure you have the most efficient boiler you can get.

As long as the households satisfy certain criteria relating to state benefits and the condition of their existing central heating system, they can apply for a free boiler.

“The great thing about this scheme is that it targets those who are most in need of a replacement boiler but who would otherwise not be able to afford to get one.

“Fuel poverty is a very serious issue and this helps people in that situation in a way which can make a really positive difference to them and their families.

“Heating is a very basic requirement and for those people who qualify under the scheme then they will get a brand-new modern boiler complete with a five-year warranty for free.

You may qualify for a free boiler

under the ECO Scheme if the “We do all the work from the initial following criteria apply: consultation to installing the boiler and it is our aim that all our customers are more than happy with the high standards of the house is privately owned professionalism and workmanship we deliver on each and every job.” or a privately rented,And you

get one of the following:

Income Related Job Seekers AllowanceState Pension Credit,Child Tax Credit, Income Related Employment Support Allowance or Working Tax Credit, GreenPowerUK is part of Plumbing And Heating Design UK Ltd.

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Cathedral Lettings The Derbyshire Guardian is proud to announce that Cathedral Lettings is now sponsoring our property section.

The property section of the paper has gone from strength to strength and is proving to be a hit with advertisers and readers alike.

single goal. Not bad going indeed.

Jolieanna’s business has been running for two years but was renamed Cathedral Lettings in October last year after moving into the Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Letting has just celebrated its 1st anniversary after a rebrand on 1st October It is great to be associated with such a 2012. Prior to that MD Jolieanna Davis and the prestigious local company - Cathedral lettings portfolio was part of a partnership within Lettings is a local, independent firm an established Chartered Surveyors. Jolieanna specialising in residential lettings and took the lettings as a stand alone company and property management. rebranded to Cathedral Lettings on Oct 1st 2012,

rapidly expanding and moving into shop fronted Owner Jolieanna Davis is rightly proud of her offices premises on the Strand earlier this year. company and proud of her local connections

– 80 per cent of the landlords who use her The company has grown at immense speed and services are repeat customers or referrals. now has 5 permanent members of staff and

over 200 properties. Our portfolio of clients Her father Joe Sharman is a former includes a large percentage of investment and professional football player who made his professional landlords which Jolieanna considers debut for Derby County in 1954 after being a compliment and testament to the honest and signed by Jackie Stamps. Injury forced him reliable services on offer. ‘I’m always especially to leave Derby and he moved onto Ilkeston pleased when a landlord with experience in the Town where he had an amazing record in housing industry chooses to use our services goal…584 minutes of play without letting in a over and over again and I never take any landlord

or marketing instruction for granted. Our service is about providing everything a landlord can reasonably expect from an agent and making the landlord and their asset the priority. Sometimes its the simple things that really matter and getting the basics right are important to me so each member of staff is trained to adhere to a simply set of rules as follows:_

1. Let the property as soon as possible with minimal void periods 2. Secure the best possible tenant 3. Secure the highest possible rental return 4. Ensure prompt payments to the landlord or immediate arrears action and advice 5. Communicate promptly, clearly and honestly during the tenancy application, during the tenancy itself and post tenancy vacation

Our widely published FREE lettings deal started off as a brand awareness limited offer to see us through office refurbishment, after the initial scientism it has brought the company mass success with many happy and repeat customers, numerous referral’s and even a few copy cat deals from our peers and competitors.

Jolieanna is so encourage by the success of the

promotion that she says the FREE deal is hear to stay. Its like a ‘try before you buy’ scheme for landlords new and experienced a like. For experienced landlords who are used to doing things themselves it gives the opportunity to lean on the marketing power of an agent without the expense. On the other hand first time landlords might find it a mind field knowing who to select or trust as their agent, especially considering the alarming documentary on watch dog recently regarding cow boy agents.

Every local letting agent has something different to offer and most will claim to be the best in their field with impressive sales pitches and advertising campaigns. Here at Cathedral Lettings we are willing to prove it and offer every landlord and would be a client a single FREE LETTINGS transaction, we are so confident about our service levels that we aim to please each and every landlord to the degree that they will happily use us for repeat business at the standard rate (195) in the future. I consider this offer as an investment in the company’s future and a statement to all our landlords that we are here for the long term so please accept a quality and complimentary service and please call again.

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Mapperley Lane, Mapperley Village, DE7 6BW Offers in the region of £435,000

The lounge features ornamental coving and ceiling rose, fitted dado rail, laminate floor covering, feature fireplace with marble inset

Willis Estates are delighted to offer to the market this delightful four bedroomed Victorian property.

Set on a large plot with wonderful countryside views, this property is located in the pleasant and popular Mapperley Village in Derbyshire. You really have to see this property to get the full flavour of what it offers both inside and out.

Double wrought iron gates open out onto a large sweeping drive which provides ample off the road car standing and which leads to a double brick built detached garage with remote roller shutter doors.

There is a large landscaped garden at the front which is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flower beds.

The garden also contains a koi karp pond and a large greenhouse also included in the sale price.

At the rear there is another good sized enclosed garden which is also mainly laid to lawn having a shrub-borderd and a blockpaved patio area.

The accommodation in brief comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room with large walk-in cloaks cupboard to the ground floor and to the first floor there are four bedrooms with en-suite to master and family bathroom.

The lounge features ornamental coving and ceiling rose, fitted dado rail, laminate floor covering, feature fireplace with marble inset and hearth and incorporating living flame

gas fire, radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation and double glazed window to the rear providing views over the garden with countryside views beyond.

The dining room also features a double glazed window to the rear elevation providing views over the garden and countryside views beyond.

The breakfast kitchen comprises a range of shaker-style wall, base and drawer units with roll-edged working surfaces over, wall-mounted leaded display units, fitted duel-fuel range cooker with stainless steel splash plate and extractor hood, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over and tiled splash backs, double glazed window to the front elevation, tiling to the floor, radiator, double glazed entrance door leading to the conservatory, entrance doors leading to both entrance hallway and utility room.

There are four bedrooms on the first floor with the main one having a walk in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room which contains a low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower over, half tiled walls, tiling to the floor, radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

The second bedroom has ornamental coving to the ceiling, fitted dado rail and double glazed window to the front elevation, while the third bedroom has a large storage cupboard housing combination gas boiler and a double glazed window to the front elevation. The fourth bedroom has a double glazed window to the rear elevation providing pleasant countryside views, radiator and laminate floor.

The breakfast kitchen comprises a range of shaker-style wall,

You really have to see this property to get the full flavour of what it offers both inside and out.

Large landscaped garden

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Choices, choices…so much to choose from with Radleigh

Whether you’ve got your heart set on owning a brand new home, or are currently weighing up the increasing advantages of buying new; it’s a terrific time to visit Radleigh, and see just what the award-winning housebuilder has to offer… across its ever growing portfolio of superb new developments in and around the beautiful city of Derby.

schemes available to get you moving and a superb choice of properties available visit the inspirational show homes at both developments and let Radleigh demonstrate just how attractive, and practical Radleigh living can be.

Also with tailor-made purchasing incentives available on many new properties, and help from Radleigh’s friendly sales team, buyers have been finding that they really can afford a brand new, dream home. We are also now on site at our Castle Green, Hatton development, with a show home coming spring 2014.

Reasons to choose Radleigh

Great design creates better homes Radleigh designs architecturally attractive homes, which offer room to live and have space to store. Each property is built to a high quality specification, and has a noticeably superior finish.

Aspirational locations Building in places where people want to live, Radleigh develops within sought-after catchment areas, close to link-roads, and often within reach of cycle path networks and local amenities.

In addition to Radleigh’s existing developments, Improving energy efficiency new plans are also taking shape to create Radleigh’s homes are constructed using executive properties and large family homes technologically advanced building materials off Broadway in Darley Abbey and an exciting to improve insulation, reduce water waste and new development of six exclusive luxury homes limit energy loss; enabling homes to run more in the heart of the village of Little Eaton. These efficiently, and reducing household bills and CO2 emissions. beautiful homes will be located in a private residential enclave tucked away on the fringes

Show homes open in Spondon Coming soon: new homes at and Shelton Lock Broadway in Darley Abbey and Demand is simply soaring at ‘Pheasant Little Eaton Fields’ in Spondon, Radleigh’s collection of quality family homes in the West Park School catchment area; and sales are also strong at the architecturally striking ‘Queensbury Park’ scheme in Shelton Lock. Customers have been ‘loving’ the property designs at both locations, and have been ‘sold’ on the generous layouts, high quality workmanship and superb overall finish. With fantastic

of Cotters Wood and enjoying quintessentially English views. Building work will start this Autumn and early interest can be registered via the Radleigh website.

Ready for living Live life in a new home straight away, without the need to refit rooms or renovate. By reserving at the right time, Radleigh customers can even select their choice of kitchen, tiling, bathroom and en-suite.

Find out more…

Queensbury Park, Shelton Drive, Shelton Lock – open Thursday to Monday 10.30am – 5.30pm, 01332 690785. Superb choice of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, priced between £112,950 and £234,950.

Pheasant Fields, off Pheasant Fields Drive, Spondon – open Thursday to Monday 10.30am – 5.30pm, 01332 666121.

Beautifully designed 3 and 4 bedroom homes priced between £182,950 and £269,950.

Castle Green, Scropton Road, Hatton – open Thursday to Monday 10.30am – 5.30pm, 07584529547. Development of 2, 3 and 4 bed family homes, 2 bedroom apartments and 2 bedroom bungalows.

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DiPSU Putting the Career into Care

Care has changed over the last ten years. Disabled and Older People are now hiring care staff directly as Personal Assistants (PA’s) so they can access the community and live productive and integrated lives.

They are relying less on traditional care agencies and day care centres.

DiPSU have supported nearly 2,000 disabled and older people to employ nearly 5,000 Personal Assistants since 2003.

Government figures show nationally there are 90,000 vacancies currently in the care sector.

In Nottinghamshire we have our own fair share. No skills are required to become a PA, as full training can be arranged. If successful in getting work, DiPSU can arrange, through funding from Skills for Care and partnered training providers, access to nationally recognised Diploma’s.

What does it take to be a Personal Assistant?

Honesty, integrity, good time keeping, reliable, good listener, good talker, partnership working, supporting choice and respecting an individual’s rights to selfdetermination.

If you can work to these or would like to

know more about how to achieve these, then contact DiPSU and we will help you into this rewarding career.

How much do I get paid? £7.00 an hour is about the average a PA gets, but as each disabled or older person employs you directly themselves, then this is something that can be negotiated with them.

Will I be wiping bums all day?

No! On average only 5% of a PA’s work is personal care. The job role is much more about supporting an individual to live a fully interactive life. Supporting them to manage their own home and food, supporting them to access the community and being a key role in their and their family’s lives, is most important.

What do I do next?

DiPSU can create a step by step pathway for you into this line of work. This includes formal induction training, signing up to the Social Care Commitment, DBS (former CRB) checks, information guides and completion of an application form onto the PA Register, where disabled/older people can access your application form to see if you are suitable for interview.

Please contact DiPSU on 0845 4634778 or email recruitment@dipsu.co.uk or visit www. dipsu.co.uk/recruitment

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to 10.00 am and talking of food, you really must try out the Boliqueime Inn’s famous Sunday lunch for only €8 – not only will you get great food but at that price it is an absolute bargain. It is little wonder that so many visitors praise the food. The restaurant is also open in the evenings on Tuesday through to Saturday offering a full a la carte menu.

One recent review on TripAdvisor said: “I arrived in Boliqueime at lunch time on a Sunday and was advised by my guide Natalie that the best place to eat was the Boliqueime Inn.

“The restaurant in October was still full. They took pity on a lone hungry

The Boliqueime Inn The Boliqueime Inn is an old world Village Inn which simply oozes charm and character.

excellent local golf courses. It is just a twenty minute drive from Faro airport.

A large residents lounge and full bar is available to guests from 8.30 in the morning and if you want to relax and soak up the sun then the swimming pool You are guaranteed a warm welcome terrace is ideal for sunbathing. and a genuinely friendly smile as soon as you set foot in the door.

Due to its location in the centre of the

Algarve it is an ideal location as a base There are 11 rooms to choose from from where one can explore the delights (eight double, two single and one triple), of the beautiful Algarve. The Inn itself all with en-suite and all air-conditioned is a great place to relax and unwind in with telephone and TV. a quiet private atomsphere while the

village of Boliqueime and its surrounding The Inn is situated in the quaint area has a good selection of bars, cafés village of Boliqueime, and is ideally and restaurants for those who want to situated just a ten minute drive away explore the region. from Vilamoura, the beaches and the Breakfast is served daily from 8.30 am

traveler and found me a place on the patio and I had one superb Sunday lunch. I ate twice more in the evening during my week stay and the meals are superb in quantity and quality. A very recommendable place to dine, with superb friendly and helpful staff ~ book your Sunday Lunch in advance it really is not to be missed.”

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Arc Leisure

Her mother Amanda said: Two new British swimming records have further enhanced the growing reputation of our Arc Leisure Matlock “It was a very successful weekend for Tully and she really thought the pool was as a competition venue. great and the District Council’s facilities for disabled access fantastic.”

GB para swimmer Tully Kearney smashed the British S10 100m and 200m backstroke records in the same race last weekend.

Swimming in the 200m event, she recorded a time of 2.28.09, beating Dame Sarah Storey’s 15-year-old record by over four seconds. At the 100m mark she also broke Alice Tai’s best British effort with a time of 1.11.67.

Sixteen-year-old Tully, bronze medallist in 400 freestyle at IPC World Championships in Montreal earlier this year and already a European record holder, was swimming at the Derventio eXcel 3rd Short Course Open Meet hosted by Arc Leisure Matlock.

“We’ve now recorded around 700,000 visits and although the top class swimming galas we host from time to time can be a slight inconvenience for regular users, they definitely enhance Arc’s reputation. It’s worth remembering

that some of the £12-million funding that helped build this magnificent centre was won specifically on the basis that Arc would become a regional competition venue.”

Derventio eXcel, the elite swimming squad for Derbyshire and part of Bill Sweetenham’s blueprint for international swimming success, use Arc as a regular training venue. A spokesperson said: “Tully’s record swim was the icing on the cake at a great event - and the eight-lane Arc pool really is fantastic.”

Chairman of the District Council’s Communities Committee Councillor Jennifer Bower said: “Two years after its official opening by Lord Seb Coe, we are delighted that our flagship leisure centre continues to go from strength to strength.

MDA and Mitchell Promotions are proud to present:

FACE OFF 4

include Colin Osborne (who lives in Derby), Dutch sensation Michael Van Gerwen, Uk open runner up Vincent Van Der Voort, 7 times PDC major winner James Wade,

▪ Michael Van Gerwen is “ Mighty Mike” – 2012 Grand prix champion ▪ Vincent Van Der Voort is “The Dutch destroyer” – UK open runner up ▪ Craig Pitchers is The pitchmeister ▪ Ricky Sudale is “Elvis” ▪ John Bott is “The Bolt”

World finalist Dean “Over The Top” Winstanley and a special guest appearance from the legend 5 times 22nd Nov 2013 world champion Eric Bristow They will featuring… be joined by 3 local players who are Craig Pitchers – Ashby De La Zouch, Special Appearance from the Jon Bott – Newbold Verdon, and Ricky MDA and Mitchell Promotions legend Eric Bristow Sudale – Woodville. All the amateur are proud to present Face Off an players have great pedigree and have event which is set to be the largest independent darts event in Derby to be all played county level.

This is a 8 man knock out event held at the Metro inns, Macklin Street, featuring for the first time an open Derby, DE11 1LF on Friday November draw playing to a winner on the night.

▪ Dean Winstanley is “Over the top” 22nd 2013.

Showstopper, Headliner and the main event Venue: Metro Inns Hotel, ▪ James Wade is “The Machine” – 7 The event is unique in the fact it Macklin Street, Derby DE1 time major winner features top players from world darts 1LF. ▪ Colin Osborne is “Ozzy” – 2009 going up against amateur players form CLOD winner all over the midlands. The top players

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A Night With The Rams Returns For Derby County Fans To Have Their Say Executive Sam Rush and Chief Operating Officer John Vicars.

New Head Coach Steve McClaren, First Team Coach Paul Simpson & Goalkeeping Coach Eric Steele will also be turning out at a number of the venues to offer presence from the football staff at the club, while exRams Roger Davies & Archie Gemmill, plus Honorary Vice Chairman Don Amott, have also committed to appearing at selected pubs.

Building on the back of the successful events earlier this year, which were very well attended, the club is keen to ensure regular dialogue is maintained with the Club’s supporters.

Rush said: “I’m delighted that the Pub Tour visits will be taking place once again and we’re grateful for the support of Marston’s in helping to arrange the dates at a number of venues across the county.

“It’s great that Steve, Paul and Eric will be appearing too and answering questions from supporters on football matters.

“We’re keen to reach out and meet as many supporters as possible and if the previous pub visits are anything to go by; they’ll be extremely useful for both our supporters and the club.

Derby County’s popular ‘A Night with the

Rams’ Pub Tour visits are back – with Steve “We had a great time earlier in the year McClaren and his coaching staff due to The tours will head across Derbyshire during meeting various fans and talking about a appear as special guests!

October and November, stopping off at number of different topics and we’re already

the Rams’ Official Beer Partner, Marston’s looking forward to the upcoming visits over A number of events took place back in March Pedigree pubs, to give fans the opportunity the next few weeks.” and April, where supporters were invited to to ask questions and air their views about

take part in live Question & Answer sessions the Club over a pint.

Derby will be visiting the following across the county with President & Chief

locations on the designated times and

dates: 14/10/13: The Bedford Arms, Derby (7pm with JV, SR & PS) 14/10/13: The Mile, Derby (9pm with JV, SR & PS) 16/10/13: The White Lion, Ripley (7pm with JV, SR & RD) 21/10/13: The New Inn, Little Eaton (7pm with JV, SR, AG & DA) 21/10/13: The New Bridge Inn, Shelton Lock (9pm with JV, SR, AG & DA) 24/10/13: The Rose & Crown, Chellaston (7pm with JV, SR & SM) 24/10/13: The Royal Telegraph (9pm with JV, SR & SM) 04/11/13: The Needles, Alvaston (7pm with JV, SR & PS) 04/11/13: The Exeter Arms, Derby (9pm with JV, SR & PS) 05/11/13: The Vernon Arms, Spondon (7pm with JV, SR & RD) 05/11/13: The Wilmot Arms, Spondon (9pm with JV, SR & RD) 11/11/13: The Vine Inn, Tutbury (7pm with JV, SR & ES) 11/11/13: The Hawk & Buckle, Etwall (9pm with JV, SR & ES)

Key:

JV- John Vicars SR – Sam Rush SM Steve McLaren PS - Paul Simpson ES Eric Steele RD – Roger Davies AG - Archie Gemmill DA - Don Amott TBC – Guests To Be Confirmed