The Derbyshire Guardian Issue 14

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DAWN FRENCH TO HEADLINE

DERBY COMEDY FESTIVAL

is still being finalised. Councillor Martin Repton, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said: “In these dark and depressing winter days, we all deserve a good laugh. Securing Dawn French as the headline act of the first Derby Comedy Festival is a certain indicator of both the quality and the popularity of our forthcoming festival. Even in Her gig in Derby is set to be the headline act of these tough economic times, Derby people can still the first Derby Comedy Festival when she visits appreciate, and generate, a good laugh.” the Assembly Rooms on Fri 13 June. Directed by Michael Grandage, 30 Million Minutes will consist Tickets for Dawn French’s Derby LIVE date go on of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome sale on Monday 24 February and are priced at tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences £36.50 - £41.50. They can be purchased through the through the various lessons life has taught her, and Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at the things she knows for sure. Book for this show www.derbylive.co.uk NOW, because Dawn French is convinced it won’t be long before she is far too doolally to perform it.

The evidence is there for all to see. She is already three quarters certifiably daft. The other quarter is utterly bewildered. And the remaining quarter simply can’t do maths. With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French of Cornwall shares how she has misguidedly spent her whole life vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female human. Her extraordinary lack of willpower, combined with an enviable knack for nosey parking and showing off, has driven her to grapple with the big stuff of life in public. 30 million minutes of life in fact. That’s how long she’s been alive. It’s also worth coming if only to finally witness what size she actually is. Can we believe the stolen images of so many women’s magazines? What is the truth? Is she so unfeasibly large that she can hardly live? Or does she sleep in a matchbox?

Marvel at how one woman can mercilessly murder so much chocolate, and yet remain so curiously slim.. As a big fat liar once said of her: “Her singular attempt to be ordinary fails miserably.” Catch the show. Or feel like a fool. The Derby Comedy Festival runs from Fri 13 – Sun 22 June in a range of venues including: Assembly Rooms – Great Hall, Darwin and ’45 Suite; Bar 1; Déda; Derby Theatre Studio; Guildhall Theatre and QUAD; along with an outdoor programme.

DAWN French, the Queen of British comedy, today announces her first ever solo tour. The award-winning actor, best- selling novelist and all-round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her life and career, called 30 Million Minutes.

Produced by Derby LIVE, the festival will feature many comedy genres including: stand-up, improv, puppetry, children’s comedy, burlesque and theatre and will appeal to a wide range of audiences and Dawn French is a great addition to the line-up, which

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COUNCIL CALLS TIME ON Meet the fostering and adoption

MENTAL HEALTH DISCRIMINATION team at a town near you THERE’S around 630 children in care in Derbyshire and they all need a place to call home.

That’s where foster carers and adoptive parents step in to play a vital role in a child’s life Derbyshire County Council’s fostering team will be out and about across the county in the coming months talking to people about making the first steps into caring. They’ll have information about the assessment process, the different types of fostering that is available as well as details about support and training that carers can receive.

The team will be at the following venues:

MENTAL health stigma and discrimination is being tackled by Derbyshire County Council as part of the national Time to Change programme.

WRITE TIME: Council Leader Councillor Anne Western (right) signs the Time to Change pledge with (from left) Councillor Ellie Wilcox, Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, Libby Peppiatt from The county council pledged its commitment to the Time to Change and Mags Young, Assistant campaign on Friday at an awareness raising event Chief Executive of Derbyshire County held at County Hall in Matlock. Time to Change Council. aims to reduce mental health discrimination, help people with mental health problems able to address discrimination and hold an annual mass participation event centred around physical activity to bring together people with and without mental health problems. Councillor Anne Western, Leader of Derbyshire County Council, said: “Stigma and discrimination has a profound effect on the lives of people with mental health problems. It stops people from seeking help, which delays treatment, impairs recovery and isolates people.

“By gaining a better understanding about mental health issues and taking steps to stamp out stigma and discrimination, we can improve the way we support staff with mental health problems as well as identifying service users who may need our help and support in this area.”

Economy, Transport and Environment of the M1. It is home to businesses and used

SUMMER OF CYCLING: Cycling fans have plenty to look forward to in Derbyshire this summer with a range of events aimed at attracting visitors to the area and encouraging local people to get on their bikes, including the Tour de France and vintage cycling event L’Eroica.

TRAFFIC CALMING: Cabinet gave approval for traffic calming to be introduced on Moira Road, Woodville, using £40,000 from a housing developer. The county council will consult with local people about what type of measures should be introduced.

ROAD ADOPTION: Avonside Close in Barrow Hill is to be adopted by the county council as a publicly maintainable road. The council will carry out work to bring the new road up to adoptable standard.

CENTRE EXPANSION: Cabinet approved funding to expand the business centre at the heart of our flagship regeneration site.

of benefits, support and training to all our foster carers as well as competitive financial allowances.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet member for “Why not have an informal chat with a member of Children and Young People Kevin Gillott says: “We our fostering team to find out more about becoming have a great team of 430 foster carers but more a foster carer.” are always needed. “Fostering, like parenting, is challenging but highly rewarding work. There For more information call Derbyshire free on are lots of different types of fostering available 0800 083 7744 or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ depending on your circumstances. “We offer lots adoptionandfostering

SUSPENDED JAIL SENTENCE AND 10 YEAR LIVESTOCK BAN FOR FARMER

The county council has drawn up an action plan setting out how it will tackle these issues in the workplace and as part of the services it provides to A High Peak farmer has been given a 15 local people.

DERBYSHIRE IN BRIEF CHESTERFIELD CANAL: Cabinet gave approval for the recovery of monies paid to Yorkshire Water Services for the diversion of a sewer next to Bridge Cottage, Renishaw. Yorkshire Water has been unable to carry out the work because they have not been able to secure agreement from the landowner, and the council has been unable to buy the land necessary.

Monday 24 February - Chesterfield Library 4.30pm - 7pm Wednesday 26 February - Greenbank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote 4.30pm - 7pm Monday 3 March - County Hall, Matlock 4.30pm - 7pm Monday 10 March - Glossop Library 4.30pm - 7pm Thursday 13 March - Buxton Methodist Church 4.30pm - 7pm Wednesday 19 March - Derbyshire County Council, Ilkeston Social Care Area Office, Mercian Close, Ilkeston 1.30pm - 4.30pm Wednesday 26 March - Community Room, Alfreton Fire Station 4pm - 6.30pm

by others thinking of relocating there for staff recruitment and training.

Cabinet approved a £363,480 funding package to unlock a £611,520 European Regional Development Fund grant to expand the centre.

It is expected that the new centre will be fully operational by March 2015.

Children and Younger Adults CARE LEAVERS EMPLOYMENT TEAM: Cabinet has agreed to pay the minimum wage to care leavers on apprenticeship schemes supported by the county council. The rate for apprentices nationally is £2.68 an hour. Last July, the authority agreed to pay the minimum wage to its own apprentices: £3.72 for under 18s; £5.03 for 1820s; and £6.31 to those aged 21 and over. Today’s decision will bring apprentices on schemes outside the authority in line with those on the council’s inhouse apprenticeship scheme. The change is due to come into effect on October 1, 2014.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO ALLOWANCES: The authority is clarifying its policies around paying allowances to people with residence and special guardianship orders following a consultation.

The change clarifies the eligibility criteria for an allowance as well as explaining the difference between payments to foster carers, those holding residence orders and those with special

The Markham Vale Environment Centre plays guardianship orders. a key role at Markham Vale next to junction 29A

month suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping livestock for 10 years following a prosecution brought by Derbyshire County Council.

Jennie Hutchinson, 68, of Oxlow House Farm, Castleton, was sentenced today (Friday 14 Feb) after being found guilty of two charges brought under the Animal By Products (England) Regulations 2011, following a week-long hearing at Derby Crown Court. Hutchinson also pleaded guilty to two further charges of failing to meet the needs of her sheep and cattle, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Derbyshire County Council trading standards officers first visited Hutchinson’s farm in February 2012 following a complaint by members of the public. At the farm, which is at the top of Winnatts Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet Member Pass, over a period of two days, they found a total for Health and Communities Councillor Ellie Wilcox of 68 sheep and a calf carcass in various stages of said: “This is a truly shocking case and our trading decay and decomposition. standards officers who visited the farm were horrified by what they found.

The court heard that trading standards officers found evidence that the needs of the sheep “The conditions the animals were living in was and cattle on the farm were not being met. The appalling and, as well as being a distressing environment they lived in was not suitable nor scene, there was also the threat to public were they being properly inspected. Living animals health posed by the carcasses that hadn’t been properly disposed of. were being fed on top of dead animals and fencing was poorly maintained, along with old wire and “The hard work of our officers during this scrap machinery causing additional danger to the investigation and subsequent successful animals. Sentencing Hutchinson, Judge Jonathan prosecution has paid off and we are pleased Gosling told her that her actions had `led to truly with the outcome.” ghastly consequences’ and that she had shown `complete indifference’ throughout.

Hutchinson was also ordered to pay £10,000 costs.

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Distracted drivers put lives at risk

Give the road 100 per cent of your attention – that’s the message from Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership after research revealed that more than a third of drivers lose concentration behind the wheel.

The survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists also found that for nearly a quarter of drivers (24 per cent) daydreaming is the most common cause of concentration lapses

Other reasons drivers gave for not concentrating included:

stress (22 per cent) thinking about what you will be doing when you arrive (21 per cent) thinking about family, friends and personal relationships (21 per cent)

Mike Ashworth, chairman of the partnership’s managing group, said: “We’re urging drivers to protect themselves and others by giving the road 100 per cent of their attention. You’re more likely to crash if you get distracted because you can’t react as quickly to what’s happening on the road.

“Learn to recognise the signs that your mind is wandering. Missing your turning could be a sign that you need to take a break.”

DERBY CITY COUNCIL’S DERBY LIVE TO PRODUCE THE FIRST DERBY COMEDY FESTIVAL Derby audiences love to laugh and will soon have plenty more to tickle their funny bone, as the first Derby Comedy Festival is launched this June.

Derby City Council’s Derby LIVE will work alongside other arts organisations in the city, including Déda, Derby Independent Theatre Network, Derby Theatre, Funhouse Comedy, Furthest From the Sea, QUAD and Sinfonia Viva, to organise over a week of events running from Fri 13 – Sun 22 Jun 2014.

Councillor Martin Repton, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said: “Derby Comedy Festival is going to be a superb addition to the city’s cultural scene, bringing a host of fabulous acts to various venues around the City Centre this summer, and I’m proud to be involved. This is a first for Derby and it’s going to bring colour, energy and interest to this part of the country, really putting Derby on the map.

We’re hoping that thousands of people will come along, both from within the city and much further afield, and thoroughly enjoy what is bound to be a summer of high quality comedy acts.”

“The Festival will feature many comedy genres including: stand-up, improv, puppetry, children’s comedy, burlesque and theatre and will appeal to a wide range of audiences. With a programme packed full of the hottest comedic talent, from local comedians and actors to rising stars and household names, the festival will bring a host of vibrant and appealing events to Derby audiences.”

The Festival will take place in a range of venues including: Assembly Rooms – Great Hall, Darwin and ’45 Suite; Bar 1; Déda; Derby Theatre Studio; Guildhall Theatre and QUAD; along with an outdoor programme on the Market Place on Saturday 21 June.

To keep up to date with the latest line-up and news around the festival visit derbycomedyfestival. co.uk, pick up a festival guide from early March and keep up to date via @DerbyComedyFest on Twitter and the Derby Comedy Festival page on Facebook.

FREE CHILDCARE FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS Families on low incomes in Derbyshire are being urged not to miss out on free childcare for their two-year-olds.

A scheme offering up to 15 hours of free childcare a week for two-year-olds is being rolled out to hard-pressed working families across the county.

Previously, it was only open to people on certain benefits. Now, Derbyshire families with a household income of less than £16,190 a year and receiving Working Tax Credits can take advantage of the offer which could add up to thousands of pounds of free childcare a year. Parents can choose to use their funding with a childminder, pre-school or nursery.

Welcoming the extension to the scheme, Derbyshire’s cabinet member for children and young people Councillor Kevin Gillott said he was pleased even more children would now benefit.

He said: “One of our key priorities is to help Derbyshire families achieve their full potential.

“Families can get a lot out of childcare. Not only does the child benefit from playing with other children and learning through play, it can free up time for busy families. “It can also help people get back into work and the extension to the scheme to families in work but on low pay will be a real benefit to those struggling to pay childcare bills.”

To qualify for the funding, which comes from the Government, families need to: Have a household income of less than £16,190 a year and receive Working Tax Credit, or Be on certain benefits such as income support or job seekers allowance, or Have adopted or fostered a child.

Children of teenage parents and children receiving Disability Living Allowance also qualify. The new funding for up to 15 hours a week during term time or fewer if used all year round is available in the term following a child’s second birthday. So, if your child turns two before March 31 this year, they can take up a free place at the beginning of the Easter term in late April. Children turning two between April 1 and August 31, 2014, can start in September and those turning two between September 1 and December 31 get funding from next January. Councillor Gillott added: “This funding is good news for thousands of families in Derbyshire. Things are tough at the moment and I am glad we can help families who might be struggling. “Childcare is expensive and

if we can help keep more money in the pocket of eligible for free childcare for their two-year-old by hard-pressed families it will help them through going online to www.derbyshire.gov.uk/freechildcare difficult times. “Three-year-olds already get free or by calling 01629 539316/7 during office hours. childcare, but by extending it to younger children we are offering families the opportunity to benefit even earlier.” Parents and carers can find out if they are

FINANCIAL RISK TO PARENTS WHO ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY ONLINE GAMES

Children who use their parents’ bank details to play online games could be running up huge bills Derbyshire County Council has warned.

The council’s trading standards team is advising parents to follow new Office of Fair Trading (OFT) guidance to make sure their children are not pressurised into making unauthorised purchases while playing computer games online.

The OFT suggests that parents: Check the ‘payment options’ settings on their child’s laptop, tablet or smart phone. One option is to make sure that a password is required for every purchase rather than opening a ‘payment window’ in which the password is not needed for further payments Check whether there are any ‘in-game’ purchases eg extra lives Check whether the game contains a social element - ie the option to compete with other players which could incur a cost - by looking at its description on the app store or the game’s website Play the game themselves to understand what children will see. The OFT also recommends parents carry out these checks regularly as game content can sometimes change via automatic updates.

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dave Allen said: “Problems can arise when children are exposed to potentially unfair or aggressive marketing practices and very quickly run up large bills without their parents’ knowledge.

“We want to make sure adults are fully aware of their children’s online activity so they can monitor and protect them, as well as directly control any online purchases.”

The OFT originally launched an investigation into games last April after a spate of incidents involving children spending up to four-figure sums on in-game purchases without their parents’ permission.

The regulator has since published guidelines for how online and mobile games firms promote in-game purchases.

Developers and publishers have been given until April 1 to make sure their games comply with existing consumer protection laws, particularly in relation to children.

Councillor Allen added: “We welcome the OFT action to protect consumers and hope the new

guidance makes it easier for parents to supervise their children playing online games.”

Anyone who would like advice about protecting their children from making unauthorised payments online can contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 040506 or get general advice about online safety at www.getsafeonline.org or www.oft.gov.uk

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Fostering roadshows coming to a town near you THEATRE SHOWS RECYCLING IS NO DRAMA A new generation of Derbyshire residents are being taught the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling rubbish with the help of a theatre production.

There’s around 630 children in care in Mercian Close, Ilkeston 1.30pm - 4.30pm Derbyshire and they all need a place to call Wednesday 26 March - Community Room, Alfreton Fire Station 4pm - 6.30pm home.

That’s where foster carers and adoptive parents step in to play a vital role in a child’s life.

Derbyshire County Council’s fostering team will be out and about across the county in the coming months talking to people about making the first steps into caring. They’ll have information about the assessment process, the different types of fostering that is available as well as details about support and training that carers can receive.

The team will be at the following venues: Monday 24 February - Chesterfield Library 4.30pm - 7pm, Wednesday 26 February Greenbank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote 4.30pm - 7pm, Monday 3 March - County Hall, Matlock 4.30pm - 7pm, Monday 10 March - Glossop Library 4.30pm - 7pm, Thursday 13 March Buxton Methodist Church 4.30pm - 7pm Wednesday 19 March - Derbyshire County Council, Ilkeston Social Care Area Office,

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet member for Children and Young People Kevin Gillott says: “We have a great team of 430 foster carers but more are always needed. “Fostering, like parenting, is challenging but highly rewarding work. There are lots of different types of fostering available depending on your circumstances.

“We offer lots of benefits, support and training to all our foster carers as well as competitive financial allowances.

“Why not have an informal chat with a member of our fostering team to find out more about becoming a foster carer ”

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

Derbyshire County Council has commissioned the Gibber Theatre Company to bring The Waste Watchers to Derbyshire secondary schools.

Year 7 or 8 pupils in 35 secondary schools will see an exciting 50-minute interactive performance which uses humour, music, multimedia and popular culture to capture the importance of key environmental themes such as food waste and the benefits of putting unwanted items to good use. Pupils will also take part in workshops where they will learn which materials can be recycled at home and asked to contribute ideas on practical steps that can be taken to prevent waste and reuse materials. This is the fifth year the county council has brought the production to Derbyshire schools. And for the first time the general public will be able to see the show with two performances being held at Chesterfield library on 5 March at 11am and 6pm. Tickets are free and available by emailing anne.welch@derbyshire.gov.uk or calling 01629 539792. Councillor Joan Dixon,

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport said: “The county council needs to cut its budget by £157m by 2018 and our current landfill bill is one we cannot afford in the future.

“Derbyshire residents currently recycle around 45% of their waste and by 2020 we want them to reach 55%. “Projects like this are key to achieving this target by raising awareness and encouraging more waste reduction and recycling both in schools and in the home.” The county council will be working with some participating schools to look at their current arrangements for recycling to see if they can be improved and to raise awareness about how to prevent waste in the first place The theatre company is touring secondary schools until Friday April 11..

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ARE YOU UNHAPPY WITH THE SAVINGS RATES YOU ARE BEING OFFERED? THEN THIS IS

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. You will be in a position to help people obtain a much higher rate of return on their savings than they are able to at the moment.

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answering an advert in the paper just like this one. He retired three years ago and says that this opportunity came along at just the right time. Life on a pension was proving to be quite a challenge for him, what with escalating fuel bills coming in among other things. This opportunity has transformed his life.

His income last month exceeded £1300 which supplements his pension nicely and as you will see when you get involved this will grow as time goes by. Put as much time into it, or as little, as you wish, it’s entirely down to you. Mr. Patchett will guide you through the all-important early stages and while computer literacy is desirable it is certainly not essential.

This is quite an exclusive ‘club’ at the moment but the company is now ready to extend the invitation to join to people who are not satisfied with the financial side of their lives and who want to do something about it. You can get started right away for just over £1 per day.

So confident is Mr. Patchett that you will succeed with this company with his guidance that he will sponsor the first ten people who join for three months. After that time your income will be well underway and you will be more than selfsufficient. In addition to Mr. Patchett, the company office in Sheffield is also there to provide you with all the help and assistance you may need.

Want more cash?

Telephone Mr Patchett and you never know, this may also transform your life!

CELEBRATIONS AS FIRST SILVER DIGNITY AWARDS ARE PRESENTED Derbyshire Guardian. Issue 14: Page 7.

The first successful teams have achieved the new silver dignity award aimed at further improving the way people are treated by social care and health services.

Seven teams were recently presented with their silver dignity award certificates at a ceremony held at County Hall in Matlock. People using the services joined staff to receive the certificates from county council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Councillor Clare Neill. The silver dignity award was launched following the success of the bronze award, set up by the county council to start the Derbyshire Dignity Campaign as a partnership in 2011 between Derbyshire County Council and the NHS. The Derbyshire Dignity Campaign was developed with the aim of ensuring people who come in to contact with health and social care services are always treated with dignity and respect. The campaign encourages professionals working right across the health and social care sector in Derbyshire to become dignity champions and to test out the work of their teams against a 10-point National Dignity in Care Challenge.

The bronze standard prompted staff to ask the question `is this the best we can do’, and to take action to improve in areas were the answer was `no’, measured against 10 key standards.

The silver standard was launched following the success of the bronze award, for which around 240 social care and health teams across the county have applied to date. The new silver award looks at what further service improvements bronze level teams have made regarding dignity, building on the original 10 key standards. To be considered for the silver standard, teams also have to complete a piece of work or develop a project based on a theme, for example nutrition. To be successful, teams have, above all, had to show evidence that their work has achieved clear results which have benefited people in a positive way.

Councillor Neill said: “We are working hard with our

NHS colleagues to try to improve services without increasing costs. This includes looking at how we do things and working to reduce waste and avoid duplication of services. “The silver Dignity standard has been developed by people using our services and health and social care staff all working together, and the results are very impressive.

“I am grateful to everyone who has been involved in the work towards gaining their silver standard as they have really made a difference and gone the extra mile to make sure their services are shining examples.” The teams and their successful projects are listed here:

The Community Connectors pilot scheme - run

by Derbyshire County Council’s West Division Direct Care Management Team (countywide) The Community Connector scheme was set up to offer people with learning difficulties an alternative to visiting traditional day centres. Participants are given one-to-one support to choose how they spend their time and gain independent life skills such as travelling on buses or volunteering.

Communicating Well with People with Dementia - at the Jubilee Day Service for Older People in New Mills - run by the county council and NHS Staff at the centre were nominated for the award for their commitment to ensuring people with dementia understand and agree their own care plans. They achieve this using an innovative approach that gets everyone involved in the planning process.

Total Dining Experience & Well-being - at Queens Court Day Service for Older People in Buxton run by the county council and NHS The centre applied for the silver award after making improvements in response to visitor feedback. At meal times clients are now treated as diners in a restaurant and can also enjoy a number of relaxation treatments in a new wellbeing suite.

Oakland in Swadlincote: Meeting the Dementia Challenge. The Oakland-based team applied for the silver award in recognition of the benefits the

new integrated complex provides to the South Derbyshire community. The community care centre and extra care housing scheme was developed by Derbyshire County Council, Trident Housing and South Derbyshire District Council.

Staveley Community Care Centre: Your Garden, Our Promise. The Staveley team turned an activity room into a virtual beach and also developed a multi-sensory garden with help from local scouts.

The new facilities have provided a calm atmosphere for clients, and the team now has plans to change the ‘beach’ room to reflect the seasons.

Leonard Cheshire; Green Gables; Alfreton: Debate Mates. Staff are proud of a programme of regular

topical debates that residents now take part in. The sessions, which are hosted by a support worker, involve all residents and also include fun activities such as a quiz and competition.

Briar Close home for older people in Borrowash, run by Derbyshire County Council: Operation Shoebox This project was started by residents wishing to send gift parcels to members of the armed forces serving abroad. Since making contact with the troops residents have been sending out more parcels, exchanging letters, and enjoy reminiscing about their own experiences.

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East Midlands children’s hospice lottery raises over £2 million

Rainbows Lottery Manager Jas Dosanjh-Sidhu said: “Supporting the Rainbows Lottery is a great way of helping us to raise funds which enable us to continue providing vital care and support to hundreds of

SINCE the East Midlands’ only children’s children and young people in the East Midlands. hospice launched its lottery 10 years ago, more The Rainbows Lottery has been a fantastic source of income over the past decade and unlike the National than £2.3 million has been raised.

INCREASE IN LOCAL FOOD BANK USE BACKED BY GOVERNMENT REPORT

THE growing demand for food banks seen in Derbyshire has been confirmed by a national report published by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People’s lottery has now been running for a decade and delivers a valuable source of income for the hospice, which provides palliative, respite and end of life care to children and young people with terminal and lifelimiting illnesses in the East Midlands, including those from Derbyshire.

And for a donation of just £1 a week, it is a simple way for people to support the charity. Since 2004, Rainbows has awarded more than £700,000 worth of prizes, with thousands being donated back to the hospice each year.

Starting out with 659 members, the Rainbows Lottery now has around 8,500 people who take part each week. Now in its 10th year, the hospice is calling on new members to sign up.

Lottery, tickets are still only £1.

“At Rainbows, we’re much more than a hospice. We’re an incredible team of people who bring hope and support to life-limited children, young people and their families every day. By joining us, you will be doing something amazing and showing you care.”

To find our more about the Rainbows Lottery, contact Jas on 01509 638058, email jas@rainbows.co.uk or visit www.rainbows.co.uk/lottery

COUNCIL BOOSTS ADVICE SERVICE IN CHILDREN’S CENTRES

STRUGGLING families will be able to get advice on everything from debt management to welfare rights, thanks to a major addition to advice services in children’s centres.

Due to growing demand for help, Derbyshire 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.

As well as the £466,400 investment for advice in children’s centres, extra funding of £146,000 is also going to help the authority’s in-house welfare benefits information and advice service represent families at the 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

appeals to encourage local people to volunteer at food banks and donate food and are arranging for some of our libraries and other council buildings to act as food collection points.”

The rising cost of living, static incomes, changes to benefits and unemployment have meant increasing numbers of people in the UK have hit a crisis that forces them to go hungry.

According to national figures released by the UK’s biggest food bank network The Trussell Trust, the number of people relying on food banks has tripled to almost 350,000 over the last year.

Food banks are run by charities and non-profit organisations and provide a minimum of three days’ emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis. To receive a food parcel, residents need to be referred to a food bank from children’s centres, GPs, schools, the probation service, Derbyshire police or a range of other advice agencies.

Most of the food is donated by local people or provided by UK charity FareShare which distributes surplus ‘fit for purpose’ products from the food and drink industry, including major supermarkets, to community organisations.

Derbyshire’s food banks are in Ashbourne, Belper, Bolsover, Buxton, Chesterfield, Clay Cross, Gamesley, Glossop, Heanor, Holmewood, Ilkeston, Killamarsh, Langley Mill, Littlemoor, Long Eaton, Matlock, New Mills, Ripley, South Normanton and Swadlincote.

For local food bank contact details visit www. advicederbyshire.org View the Defra report at www.gov.uk/government/ uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/ file/283072/household-food-security-uk-

The findings back up Derbyshire County Council’s evidence that an increasing number of local people are now relying on emergency food parcels.

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dave Allen said: “This report underlines how many of our residents are struggling under the pressure of a national cost of living crisis.

“It’s appalling that in one of the world’s richest economies people are allowed to fall through the net of welfare support.”

The Defra-commissioned report published this week concluded that food banks are ‘consistently’ seeing an increase in demand.

In Derbyshire, figures for Clay Cross Foodbank alone show that over the last year it fed 2,557 residents compared with 944 in 2012 - an increase of 171%.

The county council recently approved £126,000 support funding and invited local food banks to apply for a share to help them cope with increased demand.

Eighteen of the county’s 22 food banks applied and were awarded grants to help them feed more people by buying fridges and storage boxes, covering additional volunteer and running costs and paying for training, administration and rent.

Councillor Allen added: “In Derbyshire we took this action to ward off a potential health crisis as part of our commitment to tackling poverty, supporting people on low incomes and reducing health inequalities. executive-summary-140219.pdf “As well as the extra money we’re also supporting

can offer safe and affordable loans to people on low incomes who may be tempted by payday loan companies.

The funding for the new advice service comes largely from the authority’s new public health role. The proposals will be discussed at the council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, October 22.

Councillor Gillott said: “For every pound the council spends on advice, families are 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, go to www.derbyshire.gov.uk/childrenscentres The full report to be considered by cabinet on Tuesday, Oct 22, can be found at www.derbyshire.gov.uk under Your Council.

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NEW JERSEY NIGHTS Assembly Rooms Great Hall Tue 25 – Sat 29 Mar

An Unauthorised Parody... Written and Performed by Gavin Robertson

The international hit show New Jersey Nights comes to Derby LIVE’s Assembly Rooms Great Hall from Tue 25 – Sat 29 March.

The show will take audiences on a musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time and celebrating the greatest hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. From a back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of the Four Seasons greatest hits including Sherry, Rag Doll, Can’t take My Eyes Off Of You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Let’s Hang On, Walk Like A Man, Dawn, Silence is Golden, Oh What A Night, and many more. Featuring four great singers, perfect harmonies, stylized costumes, a rockin’ live band and amazing dancers.

Thu 27 Feb, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre Bond is back... older but still wisecracking...

Following recent performances in the USA and Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond phenomenon, in his latest physical cartoon style adventure -spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché in the book(s)... solo! In which Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet - Ian Fleming himself, courtesy of a time-machine, and featuring the smallest car chase (n)ever seen!

“Minimum props, maximum effect!”

Gavin’s brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as THE SIX- SIDED MAN, SPITTOON and 2010A SPACE ODDITY touring in the UK, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Senegal, Chile, Taiwan, The Middle East, Costa Rica, India, Lebanon, Bosnia, Russia, Australia, New Zealandn and the USA. He will visit Derby’s Guildhall Theatre on Thu 27 Feb, 7.30pm. “Gavin Robertson performs with a subtle authority that is compelling to watch” The Guardian Tickets priced

at £13, concessions £11 can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk

Tickets, priced at £16.60 - £28.50, with concessions and group rates available, can be booked online at www.derbylive.co.uk or via the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800.

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From big name comedians like Russell Brand and Sarah Millican, to rising stars on the comedy circuit like Joel Dommett and Kerry Godliman, Derby LIVE’s programme of stand up comedy is better than ever.

1 Mar, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin £16.25, concessions £14.25 15+

Gyles Brandreth Looking for Happiness When Gyles Brandreth set out to find the secret of happiness he ended up in the psychiatrist’s chair.

He learnt about the nature of happiness and exactly who gets to be happy and how. This unique oneAlongside the more the more traditional form of man show will make you laugh and could change stand-up sits comedy drama, physical story- telling, your life. Sun 2 Mar, 5pm Guildhall Theatre hilarious family shows and a mountaineer! Listings £18.25 for Feb – April can be found below. Tickets can be booked through the Derby LIVE Box Office Russell Brand The Messiah Complex Messiah or online at www.derbylive.co.uk for all of these Complex is a mental disorder where you think you shows. For more information, images or interview might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it? This requests, please contact louise.wilks@derby.co.uk show looks at the importance of heroes in this age of atheistic disposability. Plus there’s sex.

Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle Mitch’s new show Obviously. Fri 7 Mar, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – combines his Scouse upbringing with his love of Great Hall £28.75 15+ SOLD OUT music and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool’s most famous sons. Sat 15 Feb, 8pm Guildhall 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE Written by Leesa Harker, Theatre £15 Fifty One Shades of Maggie is the Number 1 best selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. This Lee Hurst Things that made you go hilarious new play is full of naughty bits, join Maggie Aaarrrgh! Mostly people get on with living their and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of lives but everyone has at least one thing that gets love, booze and whips! Mon 10 – Wed 12 Mar, on their nerves and makes their blood boil. What’s 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21.25, yours? Wed 26 Feb, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £16 concessions £19.25, group rates available 16+ 16+

Life), revisiting Norway’s Troll Wall and his latest winter expedition to attempt the North Face of the Eiger. Thu 27 Mar, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin £15.25, concessions £13.25

compere Spiky Mike. Sat 12 Apr, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin £12 14+

HOT FLUSH Starring Lesley Joseph Meet Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica in this hilarious show.

Dark Horse Theatre Sing Something Share in the friendships, the secrets, the tears, Simple Spencer Parkin can’t sing, but everyone the laughs and ups and downs of four ordinary around him can. Fed up with living in all of their women - and one man - living extraordinary lives. shadows Spencer goes on his own quest for A successful barrister, specialising in divorce, musical fame. Featuring live music this clever, Myra had always considered herself a together bittersweet comedy from leading integrated theatre sort of person. That is, until she began to develop company Dark Horse is not to be missed. Tue 1 – symptoms of you know what... and her rat of a Wed 2 Apr Guildhall Theatre £15, concessions husband left her for a big blonde bimbo. Tue 15 £13 Apr, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21.50 Glass-Eye Theatre The City and Iris Iris’ every day is a haze of grey, until a curious accident opens That’ll Be The Day The legendary That’ll Be The her eyes to the fantastical city around her. Physical Day returns with its brand new 2014 show. Prepare storytelling will lead you into a comical universe for more knock-out gold hits from the 1950s, ‘60s where every living and inanimate thing is waiting and ‘70s, plus loads of hilarious comedy! Thu 24 to reveal its unexpected inner life. Sat 5 Apr, Apr, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall 7:30pm, FREE post-show discussion Guildhall £23.75 - £25.25 Theatre £12, concessions £10 Aliens Love Underpants This zany and hilarious Joel Dommett Practical Joker Joel Dommett is one tale based on the best-selling children’s book is of the fastest rising stars on the UK comedy circuit - wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very you might know him from BBC3’s Impractical jokers first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, and Russell Howard’s Good News, and E4’s Live original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this in Chelsea. Joel was also in Skins but his hair was fantastically fresh and funny production will delight different and he doesn’t like to talk about it. Sat 5 the whole family. You’ll laugh your pants off! Aliens Sarah Millican Homebird BOND Focussing on the Bond phenomenon, this Apr, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin £11.25 16+ Love Underpants © Claire Freedman and Ben Cort one-man physical cartoon style adventure spoofs 2007 Sat 26 & Sun 27 Apr Assembly Rooms – Sarah Millican is giving up the party scene (Ann the characters adored by millions, and explodes Great Hall £13.75, family tickets available 3+ Kerry Godliman Star of Live at the Apollo and Summers) and is settling down (taking her bra off). every cliché in the books. Bond meets his greatest On this, her third national tour, you will learn what to Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Kerry arch-villain yet - Ian Fleming himself, courtesy of a Reform Theatre Company Kissing Sid take on a dirty weekend, the easiest way to blend-in recently appeared as Hannah in Ricky Gervais’ time-machine, and featuring the smallest car chase sitcom Derek. You might also have caught her in James Eddie, a stationary salesman of some in posh restaurants and how to teach a pensioner (n)ever seen! Thu 27 Feb, 7:30pm Guildhall Miranda, Getting On, Extras and Spoons. Last year repute, flash car, flash suit, flash chit chat, meets to swear. Tue 18 – Thu 20 Mar, 8pm Assembly Theatre £13, under 16s £11 she supported Micky Flanagan on tour and took Crystal the local casino croupier, the girl of his Rooms – Great Hall £26.25 16+ LIMITED her critically acclaimed show Wonder Woman to dreams, but a girl with a past! Will opposites attract TICKETS AVAILABLE Festival of the Spoken Nerd Full Frontal the Edinburgh Festival. Fri 11 Apr, 8pm Assembly and a love life blossom? A romantic comedy with Nerdity Feed your brain, tickle your ribs and light Rooms – Darwin £13.25 16+ loads of laughter and romance thrown in. Wed 30 your Bunsen burner. Stand-up mathematician Matt Andy Kirkpatrick Inappropriate Climbing The best Apr, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13, concessions selling author, comedian and maverick mountaineer Parker, experiments maestro Steve Mould and £11 FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB Funhouse Comedy will be talking about climbing El Cap with his geeky songstress Helen Arney mix astonishing Club comes to Derby with a great line up – Nick 13-year-old daughter (as featured in CBBC’s My science with statistically significant comedy. Sat Page, Ben Schofield and Ray Bradshaw with

The Dolly Parton Story Fri 28 Feb, 8pm Assembly Rooms - Darwin The Dolly Parton Story is the UK’s leading tribute to Dolly Parton and is due to visit Derby LIVE’s Assembly Rooms on Fri 28 Feb, 8pm.

The Dolly Parton Story is a two hour journey through the sensational career of one of country music’s most successful ladies. Dolly Parton’s career has spanned over 50 years and her most celebrated material features in this show, from her early country classics such as Coat of Many Colours and Joshua, through to the later smash hits such as Jolene, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5. Andrea Pattison has been a professional singer for many years and in that time, many people have commented on her similarity in sound and style to Dolly Parton. As a life long fan of Dolly’s, Andrea always took this as a huge compliment, but it was only recently that she decided to use that aspect of her talent to reach a wider audience.

Now in its fifth year this great show has built up a huge following around the UK and will be venturing further in the near future. With an all live four piece band providing the sound and an array of amazing,

rhinestone encrusted replica costumes, this is a real treat for any Dolly Parton fan. As well as celebrating the life and music of Dolly Parton, Andrea will be incorporating her own experiences and music into the show. Andrea’s first album of original songs Stormy’s Daughter was recently released and one of the songs will feature in the stage show. Dolly’s influence on Andrea’s writing and singing is obvious throughout the album, but especially evident on the Bluegrass track Nobody’s Baby – a heartfelt recollection of her less than idyllic early life in Sunderland. “The musicians did a great job and the audience didn’t want the show to end. We had three encores before Andrea left to tremendous applause” - Dave Walker, Cross Country Magazine “to call this a tribute show would be an injustice, it is much more than that, shut your eyes and it was Dolly!” - Iain Gordon, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre Manager Tickets for the show are priced at £18, with group rates available and can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www. derbylive.co.uk To find out more about the show visit www.dollypartonstory.com

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FOLK RISING Hairpin Records, Derby LIVE and The English Folk, Dance and Song Society Fri 28 Feb, 8pm Guildhall Theatre Folk Rising showcases fresh, talented and emerging folk music artists and is a fantastic opportunity to see up and coming musicians.The next Folk Rising gig will take place at the Guildhall Theatre on Fri 28 Feb, 8pm.

Featuring...

JOSIENNE CLARKE & BEN WALKER http://josienneclarke.co.uk In a town full of songs and singers, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker give you the real thing. Both classically trained, their musical proficiency is beyond doubt. But this isn’t about technical accomplishment. This is about a song, first and foremost. Whether interpreting words centuries old, or singing her own authentic lyrics, Josienne’s jewel-like voice finds the nuance and melancholy in the simplest phrase and effortlessly sends it straight to your heart. “Ben and Josienne are a delicate, winding and unwinding proposition that requires close attention... She has this voice that’s like a precision tool for making golden, ringing shapes in the air.” Folk Radio

SAM KELLY http://www.samkelly.org/ Sam Kelly is a twenty-yearold singer song-writer from Norfolk. He performs in a trio with fellow rising stars of the folk world Jamie Francis (banjo) and Evan Carson (bodhran). Expect to hear traditional-influenced original material, with tight harmonies and haunting melodies, all lead

by Sam’s expert vocals. Sam’s debut EP - entitled

Your Way Home was released in March 2013, featuring Beth Porter (Eliza Carthy Band) on cello.

It immediately went into the top 10 of the iTunes singer/songwriter charts and was featured in the New and Noteworthy section on the homepage of iTunes in the UK and Australia. This created a buzz of interest in the folk scene for Sam’s music, being described by Bright Young Folk as “a captivating introduction to a name we’ll be sure not to forget”.

“Sam has such a beautiful voice and sings with so much soul. I’ve seen him perform live a few times and he’s amazing...he’s so talented” Cara Dillon

KIRSTY BROMLEY http://www.kirstybromley.com/ Talented singer performing traditional material a captivating and engaging tone. “crystal clear and very very beautiful voice” Mike Harding. Tickets, priced at £7.25, can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk

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Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets – Assembly Rooms – Darwin - The Socks are back – in outer space. Earth’s funniest footwear bring their 5 star sci-fi themed show to town. In space no-one can hear you laugh, but they won’t mind if you do. With a family and adult version of the show to choose from.

Jimmy Carr – Assembly Rooms – Great Hall - One of Derby’s favourite comedians, he sells out every time he visits Derby.

Alfie Moore – Guildhall Theatre - Police Officer turned comedian – with a whole host of stories to tell. Audiences have the right to remain silent but won’t be able to help themselves.

La De Da Burlesque Cabaret – CUBE - Déda - Hosted by flirtatious lyrical lothario Stage Door Johnny with performances from red-hot redhead Scarlett Daggers and pint-sized comedy powerhouse Abigail Collins, see an exclusive preview of Derby’s cheekiest night out.

Derby audiences love to laugh and will soon have plenty more to tickle their funny bone, as the first Derby Comedy Festival is launched this June.

Derby LIVE will work alongside other arts organisations in the city, including Déda, Derby Independent Theatre Network, Derby Theatre, Funhouse Comedy, Furthest From the Sea, QUAD and Sinfonia Viva, to programme over a week of events running from Fri 13 – Sun 22 Jun 2014.The Festival will feature many comedy genres including: stand-up, improv, puppetry, children’s comedy, burlesque and theatre and will appeal to a wide range of audiences. With a programme packed full of the hottest comedic talent, from local comedians and actors to rising stars and household names, the festival will bring a host of vibrant and appealing events to Derby audiences.Bob Rushton, Programme Manager, Derby LIVE said: “As we have a proven track record of bringing acts ranging from the innovative and groundbreaking to mainstream household names to the city, we felt the timing was right to take Derby’s comedy credentials to the next level and to tie in with Derby’s blossoming festival culture. Working with our partners in the city, we hope to do just that.”

The Festival will take place in a range of venues including: Assembly Rooms – Great Hall, Darwin and ’45 Suite; Bar 1; Déda; Derby Theatre Studio; Guildhall Theatre and QUAD; along with an outdoor programme on the Market Place on Saturday 21 June.

rude bits.

Funhouse Comedy Club – Assembly Rooms - Darwin - The long-established comedy club bring comedy stars Joe Lycett, David Trent and Sully O’Brien in a Derby Comedy Festival special, compered by Spiky Mike.

Norman Lovett – Assembly Rooms - Darwin - Norman rose to fame playing the hapless computer Holly in the hit comedy series Red Dwarf; he is now one of the UK’s favourite comedians on the circuit with his gentle and dry humour.

The Fish’s Wishes – Guildhall Theatre - An interactive comedy cabaret for a younger audience, starring a vegetarian fish who lives in a glass bowl and escapes into our airy world to eat bubbles, collect tears and drink stars from a bowl.

Funhouse Comedy Club – Should I Stay or Should I go? – Bar 1 - Comedy’s answer to the X- Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. 15 comedians battle it out. Audience judges vote on who to keep on and who to send off!

Matt King – Assembly Rooms - Darwin -candidly revealing, intimately observed, and often very funny look at what it takes to be a comedian.Famous for playing Superhans in the hit TV comedy Peep Show – Matt now embarks on a nationwide tour stopping off at the Derby Comedy Festival along the way.

Morecambe – Assembly Rooms – Great Hall - Comedy theatre at its best as the story of the man who made every one smile comes to the Derby Comedy Festival events confirmed so stage in this funny, poignant and sometimes far include: Ben Norris – Assembly Rooms silly play.

– Darwin – Ben Norris hits the road on his own after supporting Ed Byrne last year. Comedian Interrobang – Assembly Rooms – 45 Suite – QUAD – A screening of the film starring Jerry The only show of its kind in Derby, Interrobang Seinfeld - A Comedy Club 4 Kids – Assembly features an improvised comedy jam in which Rooms - Darwin - Cracking entertainment for everyone can take part followed by a showcase everyone over six from the best comedians on of the best improv in the region. the circuit doing what they do best...without the

comes to the stage in this anarchic show that relives all the magic of the dungeon – with lots of audience participation.

Furthest from the Sea Festival – Assembly Rooms – Darwin and Market Place/Cathedral Quarter - A day-long community-led festival in the heart of Derby, featuring live music, crafts, poetry, theatre, dance, and comedy.

Sinfonia Viva event – TBC Award-winning double act create a gaggle of misfit office characters in this quirky sketch show come cabaret night.

Funhouse Comedy Club – Edinburgh Festival Preview All-dayer

Steve Hewlett – Assembly Rooms – Darwin For more information, images or interviews please contact louise.wilks@derby.gov.uk Graham, Paul McCaffrey, John Robins, Eddy Brimson, Martin Mor and Rob Rouse. Audience members can watch as many shows as they like! Bar 1 – With comedians Ivo Fresh from his Raw – QUAD - A screening of Eddie Murphy’s stunning appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, Raw. Uncensored. Uncut. Irresistible. Raw, the Steve now embarks on a major theatre tour with record-setting No. 1 concert film of all time, is his hilarious friends. To keep up to date with the Eddie Murphy doing what he does best: making latest line-up and news around the festival visit people laugh. derbycomedyfestival.co.uk, pick up a festival guide from early March and keep up to date via DerbyComedyFest on Twitter and the Derby Knightmare LIVE! – Assembly Rooms – Comedy Festival page on Facebook.

Great Hall - The 80s Sci Fi adventure series

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HIGH WINDS SET TO HIT COUNTY. With high winds due to hit the county again it is important to be prepared, as there are many dangers linked with high winds.

The biggest danger by far is falling trees, with several accidents and in some cases even deaths attributed to fallen trees. Often trees obtain damage from previous storms we have suffered and this will affect weak points on the tree. Such damage is likely to leave large and unsightly wounds. Whilst the tree may remain structurally safe for some years following the damage, decay may develop as a result of the wound and the tree may become

unsafe, ultimately requiring its removal. Tree owners and managers are advised to seek the guidance of a reputable tree specialist who will assess the stability of the tree and recommend any remedial works. Protected trees may require the consent of the Council for any non-urgent tree works and the contractor will usually deal with these matters. While no one can prevent high winds or storm damage, it is important home & business owners act responsible and ensure any medium to large trees are safe.  As above it is important that you obtain the services of an expert to check said trees are safe, not only for you but also for passers by and motorists that may be in the vicinity of your trees. PJC Trees and

Garden services & tree surgery Ltd provide for all your arboriculture needs , providing a professional tree services they operate throughout the midlands.

If you have any concerns or just want to be cautious we really do advise you use PJC Trees or Garden

services & tree surgery Ltd We have all in the past put things off before, but this is a case were putting it off is not really an excuse as this really can be as serious as thousands of pounds worth of damage or even death.

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Multi-award winning mineral make-up brand bareMinerals will once again return to The National Wedding Show as the headline sponsor this spring, revealing their expert bridal beauty know-how of the season. You can see the stunning looks on the Catwalk and learn how to re-create them at bareMinerals’ Beauty Bar, where you can meet the experts and discover essential products for your wedding day make-up bag.

Founded on the belief that beautiful, healthylooking skin is something that every woman can achieve, bareMinerals makeup specialists will be sharing their top tips and advice during the Inspiration Sessions, uncovering everything from keeping your skin hydrated and achieving complexion perfection to testing and trialling your make-up and how to make it last all day.

Iconic nail brand Essie will make their debut appearance at The National Wedding Show.

From their famous shade ‘Allure’, the nail polish of choice for Kate Middleton on her wedding day to ‘Long Stem Roses’, the perfect red to complement a vintage dress, Essie’s range of nail polish boasts a spectrum of shades to suit every style.

You can treat yourself at the Nail Bar, where Essie will be offering exclusive show offers and discounts including a complimentary File and Polish with Essie purchases (subject to availability). With an award winning chip-resistant, long-lasting formula, Essie nail polish guarantees perfect looking nails for that all important ‘ring-shot’.

This season’s team of hairstylists will be led by Cinta Miller, Celebrity Hairdresser and Artistic Director for Fudge, who will create showstopping hairstyles on the Catwalk.

day, including preparing your hair for your wedding day, choosing the best headwear for your hairstyle and tips and tricks to achieve length and volume.

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The UK’s Biggest Wedding Show wedding themes, combining aspirational style and glamour with the latest bridal trends. The Catwalk will showcase collections from Designers and Boutiques including Catharina Eden, Phase Eight, Qiana Bridal, Finiks London, Ivory & Co, Justin Alexander, Berketex, Sandra Dias, Timeless Couture, Georgina Scott Bridal, Lisa’s Bridalwear, Lace Bridal and Roissy Et Gu to name a few.

Bridal gowns will be complemented by suave groomswear from John Kruger and Moss Bros, elegant mother of the bride attire from Nigel Rayment and Shelley Fashion and bridesmaid dresses from Maids to Measure and Nabbd (Not Another Boring Bridesmaid Dress). The finishing touches will be provided by Fudge and Racoon, who will create the hottest bridal hair styles and bareMinerals, who will create flawless make-up looks.

THE National Wedding Show will open its doors at London Olympia on Friday 21st February, for the start of its highly anticipated spring shows.

With a new show opening at Manchester Central in March, The National Wedding Show is gearing up for its biggest and best season yet.

Big Day Top 10 Tips, produced by seasoned wedding show and TV producer Jane Galpin The not-to-be-missed events are an essential day and hosted by Nicole Smallwood in the Wedding out for every bride and groom-to-be across the Theatre, will reveal the latest wedding trends from country, with brand new feature areas, a spectacular hair and beauty to style and planning in an exciting, Catwalk Show and an unrivalled exhibitor line- up interactive countdown. Sessions will feature which features the nation’s favourite high street ambassadors bareMinerals, Wedding Magazine brands including bareMinerals, Essie, Fudge, and Fudge, as well as appearances from Fran Lee, Amazon.co.uk, Sandals, Moss Bros, Slaters, Virgin, bridal blogger Hannah Haigh of Bride de Force and Debenhams, Thomas Cook, House of Fraser, John Bridal Coach Michele Paradise.

Lewis, Phase Eight and many more. Fran Lee of Production Element, who has styled The National The Bridal, Boutique and Designer Areas house Wedding Show Catwalk 25 times previously, has the largest collection of wedding dresses under one returned to produce this season’s Catwalk Show, roof. Brides can browse collections from Caroline which encompasses seven of the most popular Castigliano, Justin Alexander, Suzanne Neville,

Enzoani, Stephanie Allin, Ritva Westenius, Ronald Joyce, Katya Katya Shehurina, Timeless Couture, Zaeem Jamal and Roissy Et Gu to name a few and try on unlimited styles in spacious changing rooms, with no appointment necessary.

Official show sponsor bareMinerals will provide invaluable advice on how to achieve a flawless look for the big day, uncovering everything from keeping your skin hydrated and achieving complexion perfection to testing and trialling your make-up and how to make it last all day. Iconic nail brand Essie will offer exclusive show discounts including a complimentary File and Polish with Essie purchases at the Nail Bar (subject to availability).

including Lavenders of London, the Wedding Tree Company and John Lewis. For those wanting to start celebrations early and toast the big day, The Champagne Bar is the perfect place to relax with a glass of bubbly and a delicious bite to eat, from a selection of seafood salads, sushi and bagels.

Those with VIP tickets will experience the show in star style. The exclusive VIP experience includes a mini-makeover or complimentary beauty product from bareMinerals, reserved seating for The Catwalk Show, a complimentary glass of Freixenet, a YOU Beauty Discovery box , unlimited access to the VIP Lounge and fast track entry to the show. From dream dresses to destination weddings, fabulous flowers to striking stationery, and inspirational bridal The Designer Flower Market will showcase exquisite beauty and style advice, brides and grooms will find displays from florists including Wildabout, the Vera everything they need to plan the day of their dreams Wang Collections by Interflora , Todich Floral, Daisy at The National Wedding Show this spring.

Bouquets and Debra Mai, who will present the latest floral trends. Brides can visit the Interflora Flower Diary Dates - Olympia London 21st -23rd February Bar, where the experts will demonstrate their skills, / NEC Birmingham 28th – 2nd March / Manchester live, during the show and inspire and excite those Central 15th-16th March 2014 who adore the romanticism and simplicity associated with Vera Wang’s iconic style.

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website After an exciting day of shopping, wedding inspiration and planning, visitors can head to the Vintage Tea Room to unwind with tea and cake. The vintage www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk swing and taxi photo booths provided by Coco Photo Booths will provide a fun photo-opportunity, with Facebook – www.facebook.com/ fun props and backdrops provided by The Photo nationalweddingshow Twitter - @nationalwedding Lounge. Vintage inspired décor will be provided / #TNWS by an edited selection of the show’s exhibitors

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& What Firework Display Companies Can Offer Why Have A Professional Firework Display

Fireworks are fast becoming a “must have” for creating an amazing finale to an organised event. Nothing else expresses celebration quite as stylishly, and on such a scale, as when the skies are bursting full of colour and sparkles.

The enjoyment and excitement of fireworks appeals to everyone and events which include a display by a firework display company often draw larger crowds.

So, if you’re organising an event and want to gain those extra numbers then you might consider looking at what firework display companies can bring to your event to make it a truly spectacular occasion. Wedding Display fireworks is experienced in firing displays from small intimate affairs to events with hundreds of thousands of people.

What Firework Display Companies Can Offer Utilizing the most up-to-date firing software and equipment firework display companies are now able to offer the most unique firework displays.

Fireworks are available in a huge array of different shapes, sizes, colours and effects thus allowing us to design a show to your exacting requirements and site suitability.

Professional Firework Displays From a few minutes of intense aerial shell bursts to a thirty minute display spread across multiple locations, we can work with you to create the most amazing show to suit your budget, location and personal tastes. Using the night sky as our canvas and fireworks as our paint, we can create a masterpiece before your very eyes. Our portfolio of work and client testimonials is evidence of our dedication, passion and high standards.

Pyromusical Firework Displays Fireworks choreographed to music and fired with split second timing is undoubtedly a winning combination. With our display designer’s background in DJ’ing around Europe for a major music agent, together with his ear for music and product knowledge, it gives us the ability to produce cutting edge award winning Pyromusical displays.

By choreographing fireworks to the music in such a way that they perfectly compliment the sentiment of the songs, it enables the audience to experience much more than just a firework display.

Low Noise Firework Displays For locations where noise levels are restricted and to minimize noise pollution to neighbours, the local environment and nearby livestock, we use specially designed low noise fireworks which have a reduced star burst to lower the noise level. Design is concentrated on the colour content and effects, creating a stunningly beautiful display.

Close Proximity Firework Displays Where space is restricted, or where traditional fireworks would be unsuitable, we create displays using close proximity pyrotechnics designed with precision effects, cold burn and zero fallout.

Typically we use effects such as gerbs, comets, flash pots, strobes, mines, waterfalls and fountains.

Creating multiple chase sequences, lattice effects or having them set to music produces a show which is both theatrical and dramatic.

Multiple Location Firework Displays

or impossible to implement such as roof tops or Association? waterborne displays. These shows are perfect for high profile events as they deliver an incredible What training and experience does the firework panoramic spectacular. display company have? Can they provide you with evidence of formal training?

Live Music Pyromusical Firework Displays The firework display companies history. Can they Taking pyromusicals to the next level and having provide evidence of firing a display of the size fireworks dancing through the night sky in complete you require and can the firework display company harmony to a live band or orchestra creates the provide videos of the firework display? most awe inspiring atmosphere you are ever likely to experience. Working closely with the music Can the firework display company provide you with directors and using a trial track, this enables us to references and the contact details for you to take gain maximum impact from the fireworks. By using up? Can the firework display company provide you the movement, colours, effects and noise, which are with a method statement or practise of work? timed to the rise and fall of the tempo, both energetic and softer releases are used to enable the audience Why Choose Wedding Display fireworks As to appreciate the variety and beauty of the music.

Your Firework Display Company Choosing A Professional Firework Display Company

We genuinely care about the service you receive so we want to make promises that are of value to you and that you can trust. Our commitment is based There a many firework display companies, however on the following objectives that shape everything at careful selection of a firework display company is Wedding Display Fireworks: important for the safety of the people at the display and for the success of your event.

Deliver a service that meets or When choosing a professional firework display company the following points may help you: Does the firework display company have an all year round insurance cover?

exceeds the needs of our customers.

Deliver excellent value for money.

Deliver firework displays that we, and you, are proud to put our name to.

Using the world’s most advanced wireless firing system we can fire simultaneously from multiple Is the firework display company a member of a locations where physical wiring would be difficult professional body such as the British Pyrotechnists Word of mouth is a very strong marketing tool

and in the firework industry you are “only as good as your last show” so each and every single display we fire is personal to us.Health & Safety is paramount. Wedding Display Fireworks is a member of the BPA (British Pyrotechnists Association) - the trade body that represents the majority of professional firework display companies in the United Kingdom. Personnel and technicians are continually trained in the use of professional display fireworks, the associated legislation and in Health & Safety. With an exemplary safety record, you can be sure that you are safe in the hands of Wedding Display Fireworks.

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URBAN Tree Events specialise in the supply of trees, topiary, plants and foliage for weddings, events and exhibitions.

magnificent Chapel setting.

We also provided a back drop to the top table using an 8m high Betula ermanii amongst a screen of beautiful red Japanese Acers. The tree theme continued throughout the courtyard and grounds of the college with topiary spirals, balls and arches.

All of the trees and plants were decorated with bows and swirls to compliment the bride and bridesmaids dresses. In addition, we supplied a beautiful 3m high Cornus alternifolia with horizontally spreading branches reaching out to 3m as a very special ‘Wedding Wishes Tree’ . Guests were invited to hang their wedding wishes to the tree, creating a unique memento of the special day.

All the trees used for the wedding were personally selected by us and had been grown and cultivated by ourselves. We have acres and acres of Trees plants and foliage to view and access to every tree/ plant available through a network of contacts and suppliers. So, however you visualise your wedding, Urban Tree Events can make it a reality for you.

To create your own unique, personal wedding experience please contact us now: Tel: 01335 370179 Mob: 07969 034554 Email: info@urbantreeevents.com

Ever since the Royal Wedding there has been a massive increase in the demand for trees and plants to create amazing living displays at weddings.

Urban Tree Events, because of their skills and experience, have been chosen as the supplier of choice by dozens of couples. Why? Because, when creating a beautiful living display, it is important you choose someone you can totally rely on and someone who gives you total confidence that your dreams, ideas, inspirations and creations will make your wedding day even more special.

At a recent wedding, we supplied eight large Acer rubrum trees which looked absolutely stunning in a

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GAY couples will be able to marry from March 29, the equalities minister announces, calling it an “evolution of marriage”.

The first gay weddings in England and Wales can take place from March 29, equalities minister Maria Miller has announced.

Couples wishing to marry had thought they would have to wait until the summer after the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act was passed in July.

However, those wishing to be the first to be married will now be able to give notice of their intention on March 13 to marry on March 29.

Announcing the date, Ms Miller said: “Marriage is one of our most important institutions, and from March 29, 2014, it will be open to everyone, irrespective of whether they fall in love with someone of the same sex or opposite sex.

“This is just another step in the evolution of marriage and I know that many couples up and down the country will be hugely excited that they can now plan for their big day and demonstrate their love and commitment to each other by getting married.”

Unlike civil partnerships, same-sex marriages would give the same legal recognition as marriage across a range of areas including pensions, inheritance, child maintenance and immigration rights.

While the change will not be enforced upon religious organisations, they will be able to opt in.

However, there is a provision in the law which bans the Church of England and the Church of Wales from holding gay marriages.

Ms Miller said she was “working hard” to ensure that couples wishing to convert civil partnerships into marriages would be able to do so before the end of next year.

Those wishing to take part in same-sex weddings in some British consulates and Armed Forces bases overseas or in military chapels will have to wait until June.

Ben Summerskill, chief executive of gay rights campaign group Stonewall, said he was “delighted” at the announcement, which he said was

“particularly resonant” as it came on United Nations heterosexual friends and family.”

Human Rights Day. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: “This is the news many couples have been waiting for. After a He said: “This historic step will mean long and important battle this is a wonderful step that, for the first time, every gay person forward for equality. in England and Wales will finally “Love is the same, gay or straight, so it’s only right enjoy exactly the same rights as their that the civil institution should be the same.

“March will be a real moment for celebration as same-sex couples finally get the chance to express their love through marriage.”

Source: http://news.sky.com/story/1180357/gay-weddingsto-take-place-from-march-2014

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What makes getting married on a yacht Special?

IMAGIN being immersed in the beauty of the with unobstructed 360 views of the shoreline. All mountains, ocean and beautiful Cyprus skyline. our Wedding Yachts can be customized according to your venue needs and wedding style. Take your Our Wedding Yachts are the only yachts of their first steps into your life together surrounded by the kind in Cyprus, purposely built to be able to offer perfect combination of unique elegance and scenic something special with luxury at affordable prices. beauty.

Our yachts hold up to 150 guests with a choice of six yachts to choose from, depending on the town Wedding Receptions are the perfect unique you are staying in here in Cyprus. Each yacht has reception venue, our Wedding Yachts are the its own individual design, lighting, music and most exclusive and unique reception venues all seating for dinner offering something that is private over Cyprus, complete with customizable set ups and intimate which is hard to find nowadays. Each and personal colour choice decoration. Choose to yacht is decorated based on your colour scheme mix and mingle with your family and friends with and the yachts can be used as both a cruising a cocktail style venue, or enjoy a seated buffet or and unique dockside venue, although wedding gourmet plated style affair. The options for your ceremonies, to abide by the law, have to be docked reception are endless aboard Our Wedding Yachts. in the harbour whilst the marriage takes place.

NEW!!!! Our Sea Star yacht with its new design Why not Exchange vows with the sky as your for 2014 has an additional flying bridge enhancing ceiling and the sun setting on the horizon? Our the yacht into a different league. A spot light stage Wedding Ceremonies are one of a kind, complete added, now caters for 130 seating for dinner plus

another 50 persons on the main deck. Amazing underwater amphibian lighting systems... it is all about lights on board the Sea Star!

Say your “I dos” surrounded by stunning scenery or dance the night away under the stars on our yachts. Enhance your wedding reception by having a ray of fireworks, dancing show, and even stay on board the evening in our prestige honeymoon suite.

Make your Wedding a moment to truly remember, that blessings by the Captain. Our prices start from as dream wedding is not far away, so email info@ little as €699, why not let us assist you exclusiveyachtweddings.com in your personal bespoke wedding, our Professional Team await you.

We also offer hen and stag parties, renewal of vows, www.exclusiveyachtweddings.com

Butterley Grange Mansion A Unique Venue, An unforgettable experience BUTTERLEY Grange Mansion has all the grandeur of a stately house but without the many restrictions they impose. You will have exclusive use of the Mansion and the stunning manicured gardens for your day.Set

within 15 acres of beautiful Derbyshire Countryside, this venue is breaking the mould many venues fall into. For example the bars are licensed until 2am with fixed low prices. So your guests go away remembering how wonderful your wedding has been, not how much they have spent on the bars! You can also make the mansion yours for the a whole weekend with pre night stay and a post wedding pool party Brunch around the heated swimming pool, with your closest family and friends, what a way to start married life! The Mansion boasts one of the largest bridal suites in the UK showcasing an 8ft emperor bed, en-suite double spa bath with waterfall, a dressing room and

a breakfast room that leads out onto the panoramic balcony. Award winning chef and Master Chef of Great Britain, Stephen Harrison heads up the BGM team. You will receive a personal one to one with him at which he will create the perfect dishes to compliment your special day. American Styled Professional Wedding Planner, Jane Fair is at your disposal throughout your wedding planning. Jane has 17 years experience within the wedding sector, she has helped over 800 couples plan their special day, so you can be assured she can guide you to create the perfect celebration of your love. Jane will also be present on your wedding day to assist you and your guests, so you can relax and enjoy your day.

Weddings – Jane Fair 07881991038 | 01773 746 427 | e mail jane@butterleygrangemansion.com |www.butterleygrangemansion.com | Butterley Grange Mansion, Derbyshire DE5 3QY

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Brides Daze Bridal Shop owner Caroline Johnson is proud of the level of attention she gives to all her customers.

calm and quiet.

“We want to offer a professional service in a relaxed and comfortable environment and because we are not located in a busy city centre we can do this while also keeping our costs down too.”

As well as wedding dresses, she also stocks bridesmaids and flower girl dresses as well as prom and evening wear and a wide range of wedding accessories.

Brides Daze also has a table decorator’s and bespoke jewellery makers in store and it is also linked with other suppliers from the Ilkeston Wedding Directory.

For more information check out their website: http://www.bridalshopderbyshire.co.uk/

She only deals with one bride at a time to ensure that they have her full attention as they make plans for the biggest day of their lives.

Caroline opened the bridal shop in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, in December with the aim of making it warm, friendly and inviting for all her customers…and she doesn’t disappoint.

She said: “Planning for a wedding shouldn’t be stressful which is why we aim to make it relaxed,

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This spring, The National Wedding Show will deliver a stunning new-look Catwalk Show, which will showcase the latest collections from the nation’s finest bridal designers, boutiques and retailers including Catharina Eden, Phase Eight, Qiana Bridal, Finiks London, Ivory & Co, Justin Alexander, Berketex, Sandra Dias, Timeless Couture, Georgina Scott Bridal, Lisa’s Bridalwear, Cheadle Bridal, Bella Rose Bridal, Lace Bridal and Roissy Et Gu to name a few.

Styled by Fran Lee of Production Element, the Catwalk Show will encompass seven of the most popular wedding themes, combining aspirational style and glamour with the latest bridal trends.

Rock n Roll Wedding will showcase alternative options for the young and carefree couple, who are embracing the entertaining and comic, fun and quirky with detail that symbolises their love as one big smile. Styles will prove that ‘anything goes’ with an alternative twist, accessorised with cowboy boots, red shoes, Indian headdress and for him, braces, rolled up sleeves and bow ties.

Meeting the continued demand for tradition, Starry Starry Night is for the conservative couple who are taking their heritage and marriage, customs and traditions very seriously. The scene will showcase beautiful gowns in a classic colour palette with matching accessories and bridesmaids dresses, Aimed at couples who love the old-fashioned alongside demure, tailored groomswear consisting notion of romance and are planning a traditional of Morning Suits, Tails and Kilts. wedding with a ‘magical’ twist, Enchanted takes inspiration from fairy tales and Disney classics such Roll Up Roll Up, this lively circus scene will as Cinderella, prince and princesses, magic and demonstrate how the popular theme can influence movies. The scene will feature dreamy dresses every detail of the wedding. Presented on the perfect for a princess, in muted pastel tones as well Catwalk with references to a photo booth, this scene as classic white and ivory. Large, oversized skirts, will combine quintessential style with accessories tulle and net will be prevalent. Bridalwear will be and props, bringing fun to the runway. complemented by traditional and classic grooms’ attire with accents of pastel.

Bringing drama to the Catwalk, Venetian Parade will be full of emotion and grandeur with baroque Drawing on Vintage Hollywood Nostalgia amidst styling and dramatic music to inspire the ultimate an art deco backdrop, The Golden Age will create masquerade wedding. Opulent gowns with jacquard an uplifting and glamorous mood reminiscent of prints, metallic detailing and embellishment the 1920s, for the ‘City Couple’ who want a formal will be accessorised with Venetian masks, with event with a creative twist and celebrate love from complementary eccentric groomswear which reflects a bygone era. Streamlined gowns with drop waists, the grandeur of the Venetian court. intricate details of embellishment and beading, feathers and long strands of pearls will grace the Bridal gowns will be complemented by suave Catwalk. groomswear from John Kruger and Moss Bros, elegant mother of the bride attire from Nigel Rayment The scene will show brides how to interpret the look, and Shelley Fashion and bridesmaid dresses from by either choosing one or two iconic accessories to Maids to Measure and Nabbd (Not Another Boring transform their dress or opting for an entire head Bridesmaid Dress). to toe look. Smooth and sophisticated menswear, featuring classic cuts and vintage twists will go hand The finishing touches will be provided by Fudge and in hand with the glamorous gowns.

Racoon, who will create the hottest bridal hair styles and bareMinerals, who will create flawless make-up Escaping the unpredictable British weather and looks for big day beauty. marrying abroad is always popular and Message in a Bottle will showcase relaxed styles for those Diary Dates - Olympia London 21st -23rd February couples planning a destination wedding. For the / NEC Birmingham 28th – 2nd March / Manchester beach bride, the Catwalk will be awash with simple Central 15th-16th March 2014 and understated gowns, with daring low backs and fine silks that skim the body. Groomswear will For more information visit The National Wedding consist of relaxed Neru collars and unbuttoned Show websitewww.nationalweddingshow. shirts. Look out for Ivory, white and cream and linen co.ukFacebook – www.facebook.com/ with hints of pastel hues for a splash of colour. nationalweddingshow Twitter - @nationalwedding / #TNWS

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Risk assessment

By Steve Hawksworth

RISK assessment is a process of examining your workplace or activities for things that might cause harm and what precautions are or should be in place to prevent in order to prevent harm taking place.

The process of risk assessment has received a lot of very poor publicity over recent times with organisations seeking to eliminate risk simply by banning activities (i.e. conkers in schools). It is important to remember that the principle behind risk assessment is to MANAGE it not avoid it. Think about it – risk is all around us in our everyday lives, in driving cars, crossing roads, flying on aircraft etc.

We, the Highway Agency and Aircraft Companies are all constantly managing risks – nobody has issued blanket bans on flying, driving or crossing the road.

Risk assessments are required by law for employers and the self-employed, although the Government are currently looking at the possibility of an exemption for the self employed. The risk assessment must be recorded if you are an employer with more than 5 employees.

In most cases risk assessment involves following a simple, methodical process to identify what hazards exist in your workplace or with your activity, identify who might be harmed, evaluate the risk, record and implement findings (i.e. ensure measures identified to control the risks are implemented).

The Health and Safety Executive have excellent resources regarding risk assessment (www.hse.gov. uk). The person carrying out the risk assessment will need to be competent. This means that must have the knowledge, skills and experience to enable them to identify hazards, evaluate the risk and specify control measures. In a large number of cases this can be carried out by someone in your organisation although some training might be required. The advantage of using someone in your organisation as opposed to an external source is that they will already understand your processes and activities. Where risks are identified which are beyond the knowledge, skills and experience of your assessor(s) then it will be necessary to seek external help. Such instances might include complex noise issues or exposure to chemicals, fumes and dust etc. Which might require specialised measuring techniques?

In addition to its core activity of providing first aid training, ABC training Ltd is able to train employers or their employees in carrying out basic risk assessment. For further information contact

ABC Training 01283 845 008

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It requires all employers to enrol their workers into a workplace pension scheme if they are not already in one.

And the best news is the setting-up is all done by your employer Depending on your firm size, you’ll be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme if you meet the eligibility criteria.

You can choose to opt out of the scheme if you want to, but if you stay in you will have your own pension which you get when you

If you are an employer you will need to start planning for this ideally between 12-18 months prior to your enrolment date, as suggested by The Pensions Regulator.

One of the biggest challenges you will face is planning this process.

There are many places that employers can find useful information regarding what their requirements are. of on-line tools to help employers plan for this

The Pensions Regulator (www. event. thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/‎ ) are one of the main retire. sources of information. But many employers will Charles Mosley director of Co-operative Wealth seek independent financial advice for help. explains, ‘as a co-operative we are working very What’s more, if you stay in, your employer will closely with businesses in the local community contribute to your pension and the government Co-operative Wealth who are members of the co- and helping them plan and implement their work will too. It’s a hassle free way of saving while you operative movement and Derby and Nottingham place pension scheme’ For further information visit earn.

Chambers of Commerce have developed a series www.wealth.coop

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BluePrint Promotional Products Business Supplier

of the year

Blueprint Promotional Products has been named Business Supplier of the Year by the Derbyshire Guardian.

Even in these challenging times the company is going from strength to strength, building on its reputation of putting customers first and delivering top quality products at a fair price, coupled with unrivalled customer service.

Founded by Managing Director Mark Wilson, Blueprint has been established for more than 17 years and since the planned expansion just three years ago has seen some very impressive year on year growth, more than doubling in size!

Why?

Because they put so much attention into the needs and expectations of their clients they are able to retain their customer base and build long term relationships.

Many customers have been on the Blueprint books since its inception, which speaks volumes about the company’s ethos and the way they do business.

A quick look at their website’s client testimonial page is all the assurance you’ll ever need to realise that this is the promotional merchandise company you should partner with!

Mark continued, “Our diverse client base includes many prominent & leading companies and our business has grown and prospered on the strength of many referrals & recommendations.”

Blueprint Promotional Products Ltd is an independent and privately owned family company, which offers a vast range of stock promotional merchandise and extensive bespoke product options - including calendars, diaries, leather, PVC, polypropylene and plastic products and even USB Memory sticks / flash drives.

Mark and his team are totally familiar with the entire product range and are on hand to use their expert knowledge and experience to ensure that their clients can meet their promotional marketing objectives while keeping within budget.

Mark is very proud of the fact that the Give them a brief and they first ever new client he gained when will draw up proposals to he started in the industry more than match your requirements 20 years ago is still a loyal customer – and ensure that you get how rare is that? the very best out of your

advertising spend.

Mark explained: “Every customer is as important to us as they are unique, Mark said: “We remain in a and regardless of how big or small, very challenging commercial we want to ensure that we don’t just climate, it is the smart meet their expectations but exceed business people who realise them – and we do!” that this is exactly the time

to maintain, or actually increase their marketing spend and gain that all important market share from those who are cutting back!

“Promotional Merchandise should be an integral part of every company’s marketing spend and we are gaining a lot of new business from clients who have never used this type of marketing before.

of their competition.”

Blueprint Promotional Products supplies merchandise to both the UK and international markets and their clients include the NHS, Frankie & Benny’s, Mrs Browns Boys, Nottingham Trent University, Clear Channel, E-On, Jet2, Nottingham Express Transit, Network Rail and Thomson Holidays to name but a very few.

Turn the page and keep reading, I think you’ll find the next two pages

They come to us and we guide them on how to use this medium for maximum really interesting!

ROI and how to keep one step ahead

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Wild Ideas Derby Guardian blog March 2014 Trifle and Spiderman!

As the Derbyshire Guardian designer of the year I am pleased to be able to use this blog column, to both entertain, enlighten and inform you on graphic design, myself Linda Wild and my business Wild Ideas.

At a business training day, last year, I was told to identify how many hours each day I am dedicating to chargeable hours, to work out my hourly rate needed to achieve the salary I aspire to. As a part-time worker and mum then all my days vary - this was a Tuesday.

6.15am Alarm clock, hit snooze - go back to sleep… +8 mins - hit snooze again…+ 6 minutes - husbands radio comes on…listen to radio for 2 mins - get up.

6.30am Loo, wash, kitchen - radio and kettle on.

Make 2 mugs of tea and lunch for husband and 7 year old son, while drinking tea.

7.30am Wake 7 year old, who moans. Wake up 3 year old who wants to do anything and everything except get dressed. chase around chivvying children who have no concept of time , (quite a lot of shouting). Stress level 6 on a 1 - 10 8.15am breakfast is already on the table but no boys so further shouting required to get them to come and eat.

8.25am I suddenly remember that I had agreed - for the 7 year old - to make a trifle for tea (grandmas is coming) so I grab a glass dish and slice some swiss roll while shoving a spoonful of cheerios into my mouth.

8.35am usually melting jelly is quite simple - but when you are in the middle of the breakfast and kids to school caper then I made the biggest pigs ear of it - will have to do - so onto the swiss roll it just went in the fridge to set.

8.45am walk to school, then drive to Alrewas to drop spiderman/ superman/ or batman depending on the costume choice of the day - at playschool.

9.30am Back home and straight on the computer, to do some design work . . . . . . blink and hey ho my watch says 11.40am. must go in a minute, (to collect spiderman ) 11.50am shoot! run downstairs - shoes - dash drive, get annoyed by traffic - arrive late.

12.00 noon 3 year old in tow - at Alrewas coop for custard packet… no, just tins (too runny for trifle) - I’ll try the post office near home.

1.10pm Grandma arrived and we ate lunch and then I made custard! So what have I learned of documenting my day: 1.

On a Tuesday I get precisely 75 minutes of chargeable design time!

2.

Cook whatever you fancy but do not let your children dictate. you can contact me via my website. www. lindawildideas.co.uk If you enjoy reading this then you can find more in my weekly online blog at http://lindawildideas. wordpress.com/ Thanks for reading Linda x

Time to Switch to a Truly Bespoke Service Today, more than ever before, people are keen to save and invest for their futures.

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A stockbroker will take your order to buy or sell but will not offer advice, however, some brokers will happily supply investment ideas. If you’re unsure which service would be most suitable, we can discuss this with you. If you invest money, then you will generally have to pay tax on any interest or returns made. A stocks and shares ISA or Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) are vehicles to consider when investing; there may be tax benefits on income and returns. If you have existing cash ISAs, it’s possible to transfer these into a stocks and shares ISA wrapper.

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HR DEPT Story of the Month For small to medium sized businesses, managing frequent and short-term absenteeism is frustrating.

It’s best to nip it in the bud early on, as soon as a pattern is identified.

Interviews can be used as an effective tool as part of an absence management process. This month the HR Dept Chesterfield is providing businesses with free advice on how to structure a return-towork interview following an absent member of staff’s return to work.

Steve Hardman of the HR Dept Chesterfield says: “We often get calls from disgruntled employers who want to discipline staff for high absence rates. However, if there aren’t clear records of the absenteeism the case will not be strong enough to enable the employer to sack their errant employee.

This means, of course, that business owners need evidence to support their allegation in case they are accused of unfair dismissal and taken to tribunal.

Many of you will already know me from Growth Particular care is required when dealing with longAccelerator and eBusiness Club workshops but term absence as it is likely to fall under the disability for those of you who don’t, my name is Jacqui categorisation of the Equality Act. Gray and I provide growth focused support to SMEs through marketing, research, management At the end of 2013 it was announced that absence consulting and training. levels across UK businesses had increased by 20% over the previous year and are now at an Over the course of my 15 years working in average rate of 7.6 days per employee. This means international business and marketing, I think I have absence levels are reaching the heights that they learnt more from my peers and other businesses did in 2011 and 2010. around me than I ever did from a textbook! Over the next 6 months, I want to share this knowledge Now more than ever, staying on top of absenteeism and experience with you and I hope that you will not is crucial to the smooth running of your business. only find my articles useful but will engage with me Recording these absences as and when they and other companies in the region to support each happen will save a lot of hassle down the line and if other in sharing best practice. all of your personnel admin is kept up to date it will ease a lot of the strain if queries are raised later on.

With the end of the financial year looming it’s time to look back over your Business Plan, Strategic Using a simple online personnel system like the HR Vision and Marketing Plan for 2013/2014 and Dept Toolkit, you can keep track of any absences. evaluate which goals and KPIs you have reached This allows you to detect any patterns early on and which ones you are still striving towards. What saving you a lot of hassle down the road.” worked for you and what strategies didn’t produce the results you expected?

For further advice you can contact Steve on 0845 I’ d love to hear which topics you’d like to see 250 8336 or by email at steve.hardman@hrdept. covered in this column, so please send your co.uk suggestions to derbyguardian@jmgconsulting.biz

products to private clients and therefore, we are recognised by the FCA as a restricted advice firm.

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Registered No: OC344361 Registered office: 9 Bond Court, Leeds LS1 2JZ. Members of the London Stock Exchange Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. VAT number: GB 165 8810 81 There has been a flurry of companies coming to the stock market to raise money recently, notably Royal Mail. Many companies including Saga and Poundland are considering entering the market.

These initial public offerings (IPO) represent straight forward opportunities for many people to acquire shares for the first time.

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Space Sector Shows Strong Growth One sector of the British economy has defied the usual trends experienced by most during the global economic downturn.

The UK Space Industry has continued to thrive over the past decade and, according to Oxford Economics, has shown an average annual growth rate since 1999 of over 10%.

In January 2014, the Chancellor, George Osborne, said that he wanted the UK’s space industry to triple in size in the next 20 years.

The industry is currently worth £9bn and supports 30,000 jobs, but the ambition is to gain 10% of the global space market which is predicted to be worth $400bn by 2030.

G-STEP

G-STEP was launched in 2009 by the University of Leicester with a view to contributing to this growth.

G-STEP aims to promote the uptake of Earth Observation data by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the East Midlands.

The organisation is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and over the past 5 years has interacted with over 400 local companies, attracted over £1m of investment in the region and helped to create and to secure jobs in the industry.

G-STEP specialises in taking data and images from satellites orbiting the Earth to help businesses create new products and services or to enhance their existing portfolio. G-STEP also has expertise in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to help to combine and make sense of a series of data sources to provide useful, accessible information.

The range of clients has been surprisingly wide.

Phone Apps G-STEP has been working with “Raving Orbit” entrepreneurs Rajesh Gohil and Vijay Umrao to develop a new mobile phone app.

Raving Orbit were inspired by the recent discovery of Richard III and by their local knowledge of religious attractions in Leicester.

With G-STEP’s help they successfully bid for TSB funding to help develop a cultural and religious based application called ‘Spirit Trek’.

The app will be available for a small, one-off fee. Raving Orbit hopes to go global from this initial start-up.

Case Studies

of man-hours of ground work.

Insurance - The G-STEP team worked closely with GeoSpatial Insight, an East Midlands company, to Tree Mapping – G-STEP collaborated with Bluesky map the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, which International, based in Coalville in Leicestershire, covered an area spanning 24 American States to produce a tree mapping system which allows when it hit New York City 29 October 2012. the identification of trees over a certain height and gives an indication of the crown size and root G-STEP made the necessary support, resources spread. and services available to GeoSpatial Insight to

Assistance G-STEP has access to the research and knowledge base at the University and can help companies to access this to improve business performance. We can also help companies interested in making applications to UK and EU funding bodies with a view to developing an idea or a project requiring additional resources.

If you would like to discuss what we could do for you, please contact: Our help is free and could Rhys Cowsill (G-STEP Business Manager) on range from a simple visit for some advice to a 4-week rc251@leicester.ac.uk placement by a graduate to work on a project of the client’s choice.

Or go to our website at: www.g-step.co.uk

Tel: 0116 229 7845

This tool is used by city and county councils and by energy companies to see which trees might interfere with infrastructure, thus saving hundreds

enable it to develop new business opportunities with a major insurance company in the United States.

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Making food for thought a commercial reality Dr David Park, Managing Director of Nottinghamshire based Eminate Ltd which develops and brings cutting-edge food and ingredients ideas to market, heralds the launch of our D2N2 LEP’s focus on innovation.

“The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership is open for business, and I applaud it for putting innovation at the centre of its mission.

“Our LEP is well set up to build on Derbyshire’s and Nottinghamshire’s proud tradition of industriousness and ingenuity. I believe everyone has a part to play and much to gain from its success.”

What we’re keen to encourage is new ideas and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Great British innovation On 30 January the University of Derby’s Enterprise Centre played host to the D2N2 Innovation Summit.

Over 100 business people from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire gathered to discuss the LEP’s draft Strategic Economic Plan and kick-start our region’s economic development.

If you have an interest in working with top researchers and businesses to bring to life a business idea you have related to food, ingredients or animal feed, take a look at our website www. eminate.co.uk and then email myidea@eminate. co.uk.

I was there to represent my business, Eminate Ltd, which began life as a spin-out from The Universit of Nottingham.

With help from the network of businesses, professionals, agencies, universities and local government bodies that make up D2N2 we can pull together to ensure Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire prosper.

Getting food to deliver nutrients more effectively to humans and animals using knowledge and expertise gained from UK research is one of our greatest challenges. In the Midlands, innovative firms and our universities already lead the way.

What are LEPs?

Eminate has evolved a process to source new ideas, scope commercial potential and realise value from intellectual property.

For the benefit of Derbyshire Guardian readers who don’t know much about LEPs, here’s a crash course on what they are and what D2N2 means for you.

This way researchers and inventors can bring ideas to market while minimising risk for companies and accelerating developments that benefit everyone.

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) are designed to meet local economic needs. Run by boards comprising local business people, councillors, Chambers of Commerce, universities, colleges and other useful stakeholders, they come in all shapes and sizes to suit their local areas.

We created a multi-award-winning product, SodaLo®, which we licensed to Tate & Lyle, and from there we refined a scalable, repeatable process for developing and licensing innovative food, feed and ingredients products.

In the 12 months since it was licensed to Tate & Lyle, Soda-Lo® won international awards for innovation and health in all five continents.

D2N2 - which spans Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire - is one of 39 of these spanning the length and breadth of England.

For the development and commercialisation of Soda-Lo®, The University of Nottingham and Eminate received the prestigious ‘Impact Achieved’ award at the annual PraxisUnico conference in 2013.

I intend to make available Eminate’s expertise in open innovation to realise value from food and ingredients research in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. A wealth of talent already exists here.

entrepreneurs wanting to create new businesses.

What’s also distinctive about our LEP is that it harnesses the powerful collective intelligence, innovative productivity and graduate talent of Investment to create jobs our three world-class universities: the University Our Local Enterprise Partnership could and should of Derby, Nottingham Trent University and The bring benefits to households across Derbyshire and University of Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire.

These higher education institutions, with their links D2N2 aims to create at least 55,000 new to colleges and schools, to global businesses jobs by 2023, and it will be a rallying point for and research that generates new ideas, will drive

enterprise and keep talent in our region.

What’s in it for you?

Great new ideas that help society and boost our economy come from clever, hardworking people collaborating successfully and getting good support to do that.

Business success is boosted by streamlined trade as well as help exporting what we make and do to overseas markets.

In part, they replace the nine regional development agencies closed in 2012.

Ours was the East Midland Development Agency (EMDA).

While they receive no central government funding, LEPs will disburse a significant amount of money from Europe and elsewhere. D2N2 will manage a £2billion investment programme over the next decade to raise skills and support new ventures.

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Contact: 01332 344 192 Simon: 07791 047 880 Andrew: 07791 047 680

Footballers have the ‘stardom’ about them A classy lifestyle, plush homes and of course — fancy cars!

The vehicle’s footballers drive is a benchmark to their success, a style statement, something that sets them apart.

Professional footballers have the potential to earn millions of pounds a year. Who can blame them for wanting to drive some of the best and most extravagant cars the world has seen.

Top flight footballers are paid very generous and can afford some of the best cars on the market. In our article today we look at some of the best and most exciting sports cars from Premier League stars.

At Derby Trade Cars they specialise in sourcing and supplying both to Footballers and stars alike, Derby Trade Cars are aware that on occasion discretion and cofidentiality is required by some of their clients.

Audi Crome R8 It’s one thing for oil sultans to chrome their vehicles, but this R8 Spyder was prepped by Audi itself for an auction to benefit Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity. The new owner should find a way to spin it suspended from a ceiling as the world’s coolest disco ball.

As an up-and-coming superstar in his own right, Tottenham’s Gareth Bale has the car to match his talent, but at £120,000, the Audi R8 isn’t quite so flashy, but it’s pretty luxurious.

Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro 2dr + ELTON JOHNS CHARITY CAR Price: £99,990

This is one of only two cars an AUDI R8 SPYDER 5.2 FFI QUATTRO which was Elton John’s Charity car!!, Only two of these cars were ever made

by AUDI for Elton John’s charity event!! They were both auctioned off for a combined value of 620,000 pounds!! Must be seen to be appreciated, absolutly stunning!! wrapped in chrome!! Mega Spec which includes, fine black Nappa leather with silver stitching, full interiour carbon fiber pack, carbon mirrors, Bang & Olufsen advanced sterio system, LED mood lighting, heated seats, carbon inlays, 6 speed manual gearbox, 19” polished alloys to name but a few of the features.

Please call to arrange a viewing, this car is a collectors peice. Finance available, please call us on : 01332 344192 or Andrew-07791 047680 or Simon-07791 047880

This Spyder was designed by German team MTM (Motoren Technik Mayer) and there are only two of it’s kind.

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As young men who are paid more money than they know what to do with to kick a ball around a field, professional footballers need to find something to spend their considerable disposable income on.

Aside from their eye-watering wages, and sordid carryings-on with team-mates’ wives, footballers are most often hitting the headlines for their love of fast cars.

Footballers are almost as well known for there lives off the pitch as they are for there achievements on the field of play in the 21st century. Many international players are now household names and hugely famous as a result, with every move scrutinised by the media. one area where footballers often gather alot of attension is because of the cars they drive, with the vehicles away the players can show off their tastes to their fans.

Some of the big names in football will probably choose to buy a few luxury cars, especially the top ones. As one of the most highly-paid players of all, it’s no surprise to see that Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo owns one of the most expensive cars today – the £1.5m Bugatti Veyron!

Porsche 911 2 door Tiptronic S 3.6 including Turbo Ceramics & Bose.

Derby Trade Cars is an established used car dealer based in the Derbyshire. Over the years, they have gained extensive experience in sourcing, supplying and selling both executive and specialist cars across the UK.

Contact: 01332 344 192 or Simon: 07791 047 880 or Andrew: 07791 047 680 Aston Martin Vantage This is an absolutly stunning Aston Martin Vantage Sport shift 4.7, top of the range specification including full screen sat nav, full black leather with red stitching.

The car boasts 19” upgraded alloys with red callipers, Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, paddleshift gear change, parking sensors these are but a few of this vehicles many features.

Full Aston Martin service history carried out by Grange Aston Martin then by Aston service London & finally by HWM Aston Martin.

Price: £52,990

Full Luxor beige leather sports seats 6 CD changer, 19” polished Turbo Alloys with yellow calipers.

Full service history carried out by Porsche at Newcastle and then by Porshe center in Tombridge.

Price: £51,990

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Contact: 01332 344 192 Simon: 07791 047 880 Andrew: 07791 047 680 A report by the Daily Telegraph has picked out the Range Rover Sport as one of the top footballer cars on the market at the present time, with countless stars having been spotted getting behind the wheel of this model.

Overfinch are THE best known and most well respected Range Rover tuner in the UK. I would certainly use them if I were to consider any aftermarket mods for mine. What where they thinking putting their good name to this monstrosity?!

There seems to be some question as to whether this car is actually Stephen’s or his girlfriends but either way, what a disaster In the best example I’ve probably ever seen of “money can’t buy taste” I present to you, footballer Stephen Ireland’s customised Range Rover Sport

by Overfinch.

Blue Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE 5dr BALI BLUE, a lovely Overfinch that was previousley owned by the Coulthard family, a truly stunning looking facelift Range Rover Sport HSE with Overfinch exterior pack.

This car will also come with MOT until 7th January 2015 and Tax until the 28th Febuary 2014 Price: £36.990

At Derby Trade Cars they stock a broad range of cars to suit all lifestyles and budgets. Whether you are looking for a high performance car, a high end 4x4 or simply an every day car for commuting, they are confident that they can match you with your ideal car.

The sales team are on hand every day to help you find that perfect car. Don’t delay, call them today to book a test drive or go and visit the showroom in Derby.

Their stock is updated daily so please keep checking the web site for updates. Alternatively, if you have something specific in mind, please let them know as it is highly likely that we can source your requirements from one of their many contacts.

The Derby Trade Cars team look forward to meeting you and more importantly, helping you buy that perfect car!

Derby Trade Cars is an established used car dealer based in the Derbyshire area. Over the years, they have gained extensive experience in sourcing, supplying and selling both executive and specialist cars across the UK.

White Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 AutoBiography Sport 5dr.

Only one owner from new, MEGA specifications including full touch screen sat nav, full two tone black and ivory Monaco Premium leather seats, full service history.

Contact: 01332 344 192 Simon: 07791 047 880 Andrew: 07791 047 680

Taxed until the 28th feb 2014 and MOT until 9th Jan 2015.

Price: £37,990 Red Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5dr This car is direct from Liverpool Football Club owned by their chairman, This car looks amazing in firenze red metallic paint with a contrast Santorini black roof.

Top of the range specifications including full screen HDD premium Sat Nav including voice control and TMC. Price: £66,990

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Black Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro 2dr

As many football fans know, some of the game’s top players make a lot of money. Many stars from the top leagues in England, Spain, Germany and Italy will earn close to or more than £100,000 a week, meaning that they will have plenty of money to spare for the essentials such as a home and something to get them to and from the training ground.

Stunning looking Audi R8 2 seats, specification includes full screen Sat Nav, full cream fine Nappa leather sports seats, heated seats, electric lumber support, 2 x SD card slots, 6 speed manual gear box.

It’s no wonder so many of us wish we were professional footballers.

With global fame, hundreds of thousands of pounds coming in every week, and a pretty cushy job, they really are the superstars of the world. However, Derby Trade Cars have vehicles that range from as little at £1500 and can reach up to £120000. Not only do they sell cars but can also source the vehicle of your choice if they do not have the car of your dreams in stock at Derby showroom.

full service history information to follow great looking car must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Price: £52,990

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 2dr Auto. imaculate bentley Continental with top specifications including full screen Sat Nav, full cream leather seats, start/stop ignition button, dule climate control, cruze control, 6 CD changer, front and rear parking sensors.

Purchasing vehicles from Derby Trade Cars will keep your mind at rest knowing that the vehicle that you have just purchased is of a very high quality from a sales room that looks after cars. They will ensure they sell you a high quality vehicle that you will be driving for many years to come.

Full service history carried out by Bentley Essex then

by Bentley Pangbouren then

by Bentley Cardiff and finally at a Bentley Specialist.

Derby Trade Cars Limited can also help you find the best suited finance package at a competitive rate for your chosen vehicle so are able to cater for every budget.

This car will come with a brand new MOT for the new owner as well as Tax until 30th November 2014.

Contact: 01332 344 192 Simon: 07791 047 880 Andrew: 07791 047 680

Price: £28,990 Orange Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 Quattro 2dr S Tronic.

Derby Trade Cars are delighted to present this stunning Audi R8 with only one owner from new.

Finished in an imaculate metallic Somoa Orange complemented with the carbo sigma sideblades and the new 7 speed S Tronic gear box!!

MEGA specifications including DVD based Sat Nav, 2 x memory card slots, 7 speakers with 5 channel amplifier, voice dialogue system, full black fine Nappa leather sports seats, 19” alloys, all LED headlights, day time running lights, auto dimming rear view mirror, hill hold assist, paddle shift gear change.

This car is truly amazing and looks and drives superb.

Price: £79,990

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RAMS VS FOREST …

2nd STAGE OF TICKET SALES

Digonex Ticket Office opening hours at the Due to limitations on the ticketing website iPro Stadium either over the phone or counter. it may appear that this fixture is on General Sale. This is not the case and modifications Tickets are sold on a first come first served have been made to the sales process. basis and are subject to availability.

Derby County are now into the second stage holding a 2013/2014 Membership can of ticket sales for the visit of Nottingham purchase a ticket for themselves, available at strictly one ticket per Membership Holder.

Forest next month.

This is also available to new 2014/15 Season Derby yesterday announced the ticket priority Ticket Holders but only over the phone * and dates for one of the most eagerly anticipated counter at the Digonex Ticket Office during East Midlands derby matches for many years. opening hours. (Rams Squad Members that are non-Season Ticket Holders can also buy Steve McClaren’s side will take on Forest a ticket for themselves and an accompanying on Saturday 22nd March 2014 (12:15pm) adult, but can only purchase over the phone * at the iPro Stadium - and with both sides or counter in the Digonex Ticket Office during currently occupying a top six spot the game opening hours.) is already attracting plenty of interest amongst supporters.

9am on Monday 24th February: All 2013/14 Season Ticket Holders, 2013/14 Members In accordance with Derby’s Demand Based and 2014/15 new Season Ticket Holders can Pricing system, ticket prices for the game start purchase as many tickets as they wish for from £24 for Adults, £17 for Senior Citizens, friends and family. £13.50 for Under 18s and £7 for Under 12s in the Family Area.

9am on Friday 28th February: All 2013/14 From next season Derby fans will be located in the Total Hire & Sales South Stand on a permanent basis, so the Rams will use the Forest game as an opportunity to stage a ‘familiarisation exercise’ for the Police, match stewards and emergency services with the new configuration in place. This will mean that away supporters for this game will be located in the South East Corner of the stadium and as such the entire Total Hire & Sales South Stand will be available for Rams supporters against the Reds.

‘6 or 12’ game plan customers can purchase as many tickets as they wish for themselves, friends and family.

9am on Wednesday 5th March: Any Derby County supporter who has purchased a ticket for any first team match during the 2013/14 season can purchase as many tickets as they wish for themselves, friends and family.

9am on Monday 10th March: Should any tickets remain, they will go on General Sale to fans with a valid customer number only.

The ticket priority dates for the game are Tickets during all periods of sale (except Rams as follows: Squad Members) are available 24 hours a day online at WeAreDerby.com - or during 9am on Friday 14th February: Any supporter

Summer of cycling coming to Derbyshire Cycling fans have plenty to look forward to in Derbyshire this summer with a range of events aimed at attracting visitors to the area and encouraging local people to get on their bikes.

The Tour de France sweeps into the north of the county for six miles on Sunday 6 July. The Tour reaches Derbyshire following a gruelling climb up to Holme Moss, before dropping down the A6024 and onto Woodhead Pass, the A628, before entering South Yorkshire and the end of the Stage in Sheffield. And more than 2,000 cyclists are expected to take part in L’Eroica, a 3 day festival which encourages cyclist on vintage bikes (pre 1987) to enjoy riding at a leisurely pace through the Derbyshire countryside. The event and festival is being held in Bakewell from 20 to 22 June, and will follow three different routes around local villages. Our Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, Councillor Joan Dixon said: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome the Tour de France. It’s going to be a wonderful opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest sporting events, here on our doorstep. “With the numbers of people expected to visit Derbyshire to see the Tour there are lots of opportunities for local businesses. “I’m also delighted that Derbyshire

has been chosen to host the first L’Eroica in the country. I’m sure that this is going to be a great success and look forward to welcoming the participants to Derbyshire.” Up to 40,000 spectators are expected on the Derbyshire stretch of the Tour, and the council is working hard to put plans in place to make sure people can do so safely. The roads being used by the Tour are expected to be closed from at least the day before, with diversions expected to be put in place in Glossop and the Longdendale Valley to manage the traffic. As part of a wider ‘Summer of Cycling’ progamme the county is hosting a range of other cycling events, competitions and activities during 2014. People of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to get out and on their bikes and get active.

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A Big Test Awaits Steve McClaren says a ‘big test’ awaits his Derby County side when they head to

“It has the makings of a cracking match and it’ll be a big test for our team”.

Says Steve McClaren

us. “Obviously the last few victories have started people outside the camp talking about the top two again.

Burnley this weekend.

The Rams, who have won their last three Sky Be Championship games to rise up to third in the table, sit two points behind the second-placed Clarets ahead of Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated clash at Turf Moor. McClaren believes Sean Dyche’s side will pose a stern test which will test the character of his side Burnley are unbeaten at home this season and Derby’s Head Coach has been impressed by the way they have gone about their promotion challenge this season. He told Rams Player: “There’s a long way to go and the Burnley game is important because it’s the next one - not because of who it is against. “We’ve been in the top six for almost three months now and first and foremost that’s where we want to stay. “We want to get as many wins as we can to make sure we stay there, and see where that takes

“The fact we’re right behind Burnley means it is a game that everyone is excited about.

“It has the makings of a cracking match and it’ll be a big test for our team.

“I think by the end of the game at Turf Moor we’ll have learnt a lot more about the group and can they ‘do it’.

“They’re very, very good at home and have only lost three games all season which is impressive to say the least.”

Derby suffered a 3-0 home defeat against the Clarets back in August - just five weeks before McClaren took charge of the Rams for the first time.

Source: DCFC