The Derbyshire Guardian Issue 18

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Doe Lea Neighbourhood Watch scheme wins award

Doe Lea Neighbourhood Watch has been named as a finalist in the national Neighbourhood and Home Watch awards.

The group received the Outstanding Achievement award for their fund-raising efforts which have led to projects to benefit young people in the village.

They submitted a successful bid to the National Lottery and were awarded more than £8,000 to undertake work with young people in the village. They also applied to the Midlands Co-operative Community Fund and received more than £6,000.

The lottery funding was used to pay for floodlighting on the hard court sports area at the Doe Lea Centre, which enabled youngsters to play football in the evenings during the winter.

They also successfully set up an OZBOX style satellite gymnasium. The funding purchased gym equipment which is used for well-attended young people’s sessions.

The group used the Co-operative funding to purchase film-making equipment, a laptop and editing software, together with lighting and sound equipment. They are in the process of setting up a group of people to work with youngsters to make a film about the effects of anti-social behaviour. Once the film has been produced the equipment will be a resource for use by others in the village.

The citation says: “As a result of these projects, dozens of youngsters have benefited from physical exercise and used their energies in a healthy and positive way. The film project will also give youngsters an opportunity to develop skills around all aspects of film-making and communication as well as encouraging them to think about all aspects of antisocial behaviour and what can be done about it.”

The award was presented at a ceremony in London on Friday June 20.

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Derby On Shortlist Of Four to House New National College For High Speed Rail DERBY is one of four locations across the country on a shortlist to become the home of the National College for High Speed Rail.

The shortlist was announced

by Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock and the city will be lobbying hard to be chosen as the venue for the new College which will train the country’s next generation of engineers working on the HS2 project and beyond.

Birmingham, Doncaster and Manchester have also made the final four. To get to this

stage bids were assessed on a number of key areas including the size and availability of a suitable site, accessibility, and the potential to develop strong links with employers and providers already operating in the sector.

Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock said: “I was extremely encouraged by the level of interest that has been shown by areas across the country in being part of meeting the high speed rail skills challenge.

We received a number of very strong proposals, and not all can be taken forward

to the final stage. However, it is clear that there is already some excellent partnership activity taking place between education providers and the rail industry across the country which is resulting in the delivery of some outstanding provision. “For the college to be a success, it will need to bring together this expertise so we can achieve high quality skills provision in this important sector. We hope that all those locations that responded to the consultation will develop strong links with the main college site, so that as many

Appeal for information on whereabouts of teenager missing from Stapleford home Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenager who went missing from her home.

Sandra Gazikova was last seen at an address in The Vistas, Stapleford, Nottingham, and has links to Derby.

The 14-year-old is about 5ft 4ins, of slim build,

with shoulder length, wavy black hair.

She left her Stapleford address on the evening of Saturday, June 21, and has not been seen since.

It is thought she could be in the Derby area as she has links to the city.

Police are appealing for anyone who might have information on her whereabouts to contact them immediately on 101.

learners as possible have access to the opportunities that HS2 and other rail engineering projects will create.” Representatives from the four shortlisted cities have given presentations about their bids to an Advisory Group on June 27 and the final decision will be made shortly. The High Speed Rail College is the first specialist National College to be developed and plans are in place to create more including in nuclear, coding and energy, in the coming years. Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said: “HS2 is a vital part of

our long-term economic plan, providing and safeguarding tens of thousands of jobs. The new College will equip the engineers of the future with the skills they need to secure these jobs and similar ones in the UK and across the globe.

“This new national college will operate with a ‘hub and spoke’ model, so there is huge potential for towns and cities across the country to benefit from the opportunities it will bring.” To ensure the success

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of the college, BIS has appointed Terry Morgan to advise on its development. Terry Morgan is the chairman of Crossrail, chair of the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering and was previously chief executive of Tube Lines and group managing director for BAE Systems. His first task was to oversee the selection of the shortlist and he will be involved in final phase of the selection process. Terry Morgan said: “Engineering skills

are vital to the rail industry, and I am hugely excited to be given the opportunity to help shape

the design and development of the new college.

We need to ensure that the college can deliver the top class training and qualifications needed, both for high speed rail and other future infrastructure projects across the country. “I came from a vocational background, and I think the high speed rail college is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a new generation of motivated young people to follow this pathway”.

Long Eaton bus driver wins national bravery award Local bus driver Mark Connelly has been named as a gold medal winner at the national Police Public Bravery Awards.

Mr Connelly was driving his bus along his usual route from Nottingham to Long Eaton, in November 2012, when he was confronted by an armed man who was circling the bus pointing a gun at his passengers.

Despite fears for his own safety, the quick-thinking bus driver calmly ushered his passengers to the rear of the bus and instructed them to hide under seats.

He then returned to the driving seat and slowly tried to reverse the bus away from the man as some of his terrified passengers called home to say goodbye to their loved ones.

Firearms officers arrived on the scene and fired a baton round at the gunman before closing in and arresting him.

The rifle was later identified as a replica, and the gunman was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing an imitation firearm.

Despite his ordeal, Mark remained on shift driving each passenger to their front door to ensure they got home safely.

Many took to the bus company’s Facebook page the following day to thank Mark for protecting them, with the mother of a 16-year-old girl aboard the bus hailing him a hero.

Mark is one of a 38 people from across the country who have

been recognised for their bravery at the event organised by South Yorkshire Police.

Chief Constable David Crompton, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “Policing in the UK has always been performed with the consent of the public and we simply could not do our job without their assistance.

“Today’s ceremony is an opportunity to thank the publicspirited men, women and children who have gone beyond what could reasonably be expected of them to help protect their community, detect crime and assist the police.

“These acts often involve spur of the moment decisions which give little regard to the individual’s own safety often placing them at the very heart of danger.”

The award is considered annually by a selection committee with nominations submitted by chief officers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The selection committee comprises: - the president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, representatives of the Superintendents’ Association, Police Federation, The Goldsmiths Company, the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police.

“The award winners have been responsible for the very bravest acts performed by members of the public within the last 18 months”, said Mr Crompton.

“I am truly humbled by the courage, selflessness and the determination they have displayed and am delighted to be paying tribute to them today.”

In March this year Mr Connelly, who lives in Allestree, received a commendation for his actions from Derbyshire’s Chief Constable Mick Creedon.

Mr Connelly (left) is pictured with Derbyshire’s Assistant Chief Constable Gary Knighton.

Spondon pupils help raise awareness of considerate parking around local school Police are asking parents to be considerate to homeowners when parking near a primary school in Spondon.

Officers received a number of reports from local residents in connection with problems caused by the parking of vehicles close to Borrow Wood Primary School at the start and finishing times.

PCSO Kate Hodnett from the Spondon Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team decided to launch a poster campaign and encouraged pupils from the local school to play a part in raising awareness of this issue.

Last month, PCSO Hodnett approached Borrow Wood Primary School and asked if she could work alongside pupils who could draw and design a parking campaign poster that could be used to raise awareness.

Around 30 of the Year 6 pupils participated and were asked to come up with positives for parking further away from the school and the negatives of parking at the school which were to be incorporated in the poster.

They were also asked to use the slogan ‘PARK and STRIDE’ to bring home the message that parents are able to park in the Yarn Spinner public house

car park and take a short walk to the school to drop off and collect their children.

PCSO Hodnett said:” The children, aged between nine and 10 years of age came up with some pretty awesome posters but we chose one winner.

“That poster has now been transferred onto solid boards which have now been located around all the entrances to the school and at the Yarn Spinner as well.

“Hopefully parents will get the message that this is not only considerate for residents living near the school but safer parking for themselves and their children.

“It is also likely the children will have talked about the project back at home which

again alerts parents to the importance of thoughtful parking.”

To contact your Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team please 101 or visit: www. derbyshire.police.uk

THE TOUR DE FRANCE

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County residents are being urged to gear up if they want to watch the Tour de France in Derbyshire.

The elite cycling event - watched by billions worldwide - crosses into the Peak District at the Holme Moss summit, on Sunday July 6. The main pack of riders, known as the peloton, will then descend along the A6024 and along the A628 Woodhead Pass before heading towards the finishing line in Sheffield. Up to 40,000 spectators are expected to want to watch the six-mile stretch of the race in Derbyshire.

Holme Moss at 1,719ft (524m) is the highest radio transmitter point in the country and billed as one of the most challenging ‘King of the Mountains’ climbs. The 200 riders are putting their pedal power to the test in the county during Stage 2 of the 124mile race starting off in York.Before the main race arrives in Derbyshire, at around 3pm, a 150-vehicle procession, known as the caravan, will pass through from around 1pm giving out souvenirs. Spectators need to be at their vantage points by 12.30pm, before crossing points are closed, although many are expected sooner so that they can secure a good view. Car parking and shuttle bus services

will be limited and spectators are advised that, if they want to watch the event in the Woodhead area, they should walk or cycle along the Longdendale Trail, which can be picked up at Hadfield.

Some roads on and around the route race will be closed from 6pm on Friday 4 July, and others during the early hours of Sunday morning. There will be a one-way system in operation around Glossop town centre.

Road closures are needed to allow for preparation of the race route. This includes installing barriers, making arrangements for stewards and marshals and allowing for minor highway works to be carried out before the caravan procession and riders come through.

Closures are also necessary to allow spectators to safely reach their viewing points. The area will be wellsigned and stewards will be on hand to marshal traffic. Access will be maintained for residents, businesses, field and farm traffic and emergency vehicles.

After the race, some roads will remain closed so that spectators

can leave safely and for the removal of race infrastructure.

These roads could take several hours to clear.

Other roads are likely to be subject to phased reopening to minimise congestion, especially in areas with high numbers of spectators.

Councillor Andy Botham, Deputy Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, said: “The eyes of the world will be on Derbyshire and it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the county as a top destination for cycling and for local people to be part of such a great event.”

He added:

For more information about Le Tour de France go to www. d e r b y s h i r e . g o v. u k / l e t o u r The main road closures and

COUNCIL LAUNCHES VISUALLY IMPAIRED EQUIPMENT LOAN SERVICE Visually impaired residents will be able to borrow equipment from Derbyshire County Council to help them with everyday tasks thanks to a successful Big Lottery bid by local organisations.

Items for loan from Buxton Library will include colour detectors, note detectors, talking kitchen scales, talking measuring jugs, PenFriends (audio-labelling devices), a hand-held video magnifier, a Brailler and a reading machine that scans in printed pages and reads them out. Also available to try will be a desktop video magnifier and a computer with software for visually impaired people which reads out text or enlarges text.

This sort of equipment is not available through the NHS or social services but can make a significant improvement to the lives of those with sight loss.

Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Ellie Wilcox said: “I’m delighted that we are offering this service in our library at Buxton. The ingenious design of the equipment makes a real difference to visually impaired people by making everyday tasks easier. “Cooking and computing are just a couple of the skills that these gadgets can help with.

They will also help people to live more independently”. Items for loan will include colour detectors, note detectors, talking kitchen

scales, talking measuring jugs, PenFriends (audio-labelling devices), a hand-held video magnifier, a Brailler and a reading machine that scans in printed pages and reads them out. Also available to try in the library will be a desktop video magnifier and a computer with special software for visually impaired people. The new equipment loan service will be launched at Buxton Library in Kents Bank Road on Wednesday 4 June at 11.30am. It will be available to residents in Buxton and the High Peak who have reduced access to this sort of service through Sight Support Derbyshire, which predominantly

serves residents in Chesterfield and Derby.

Project partners are Derbyshire County Council, the Buxton and Beyond Macular Support Group, High Peak Community and Voluntary Support (CVS) and the local VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) group. The successful bid was made by Buxton and Beyond Macular Support Group with help from High Peak CVS. Several additional items have been donated to the equipment library by individuals.

Residents who would like more information can call library staff on 01629 533460.

diversions are: A6024 Holme Moss Road closed at junction with A628 to Holme Village/Holmfirth (Kirklees), from 6pm, Friday 4 July. B6105 Woodhead Road closed at junction with Padfield Main Road to A628, from 6pm, Friday 4 July.

A57/A628 from Mottram Moor to Midhopestones (South Yorkshire), closed eastbound from Stalybridge Road, just after midnight, Sunday 6 July.

A628 closed east of junction with Old Road, Tintwistle, just after midnight Sunday 6 July.

A57 closed at Woolley Bridge, from around 2am, Sunday 6 July.

This road will reopen eastbound, during the morning, for Tour de France spectator traffic.

West Drive, West Street, Conduit Street, Tintwistle closed at their junctions with the A628, from around 1am, Sunday 6 July.

New Road Tintwistle, closed at junction with A628, from 1am, Sunday 6 July. A oneway system will operate south of Glossop town centre along the A6016 Primrose Lane and Turnlee Road and the A624 Charlestown Road, Victoria

Street and Norfolk Street up to the junction with Ellison Street, from around 2am, Sunday 6 July, until early afternoon. There will be no direct access into or out of the A57 High Street West (from the east end of Victoria Street junction). Access to High Street West will be maintained from the west end, from Primrose Lane.

From the east end access will be via a diversion route along Norfolk Street, Talbot Road, North Road, Fauvel Road and Arundel Street. Spectator traffic

will be able to drive inbound from Glossop along the B6105 before the event and will be turned around at certain points to park in a Glossop bound direction.

Spectators can then either walk or cycle to Woodhead or Holme Moss using the Transpennine Trail. At the close of the event cars will move off in the direction of Glossop. For more details of road closures around the race route and for a list of where else you can view the race go to www. letour.yorkshire.com

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DERBYSHIRE WATERWAYS PLAN SET TO BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY

Plans to develop Derbyshire’s waterways have been approved with the aim of making the most of their economic potential.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet agreed to adopt the strategy on Tuesday 17 June which looks at developing canals it owns following public consultation.

Councillor Joan Dixon, Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, said: “We are delighted that the strategy has been approved and it will help us to protect, enhance and develop all of our waterways which offer lots of opportunities for generating jobs and training, supporting local businesses and attracting tourists to our fantastic county.

“We are proud that Derbyshire is home to many beautiful canals and want to promote and improve them where we can with the help of partners, communities and voluntary societies for the benefit of both the local economy and the quality of the environment.”

The county council owns and maintains 11 miles of canals.

This includes Cromford Canal from Cromford Wharf to Ambergate Pinxton Wharf and a section leading from Butterley Tunnel to Codnor Park Reservoir; Chesterfield Canal from St. Helena’s Weir to Staveley and around Heritage Park in Renishaw; Derby and Sandiacre Canal from Lock Lane (junction to the Erewash Canal) to Longmoor Road in Sandiacre.

The strategy will work towards visions which are set out in a five year plan from 2014-19.

It aims to find areas with the potential to be developed soon and will seek funding from external bodies. Projects will be presented to the Cabinet on a case-by-case basis In the first year it aims to develop a Waterways Investment Plan which will identify where restoration will support economic regeneration and generate income to support ongoing maintenance and development of the canals for the future. Part of the plan also aims to create opportunities to take part in cultural activity and help to develop sustainable tourism and encourage people to be more active.

Slow down and keep your distance motorway drivers warned Play it safe when you’ve got less time to react – that’s the message from Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership after research revealed that nearly 60 per cent of drivers risk tailgating on motorways and 70mph dual carriageways.

The survey by road safety charity Brake also revealed that a similar proportion of drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10mph on both of these types of road.Mike Ashworth, chairman of the partnership’s managing group, said: “It’s alarming that so many people are ignoring the speed limit and tailgating on motorways

or 70mph dual carriageways.

Traffic on these types of roads is usually travelling faster, so you have less time to react.

“If you need to stop suddenly while driving at 70mph, you’re likely to travel around 96 metres – equivalent to about 24 car lengths – before you come to a halt. “This includes the 21 metres you travel during your ‘thinking time’, which is the split second between realising you need to stop and actually hitting the break.” Mike added: “Keeping a gap of at least two seconds between you and the vehicle in front is important on all roads - and it should be extended to at least four seconds when it’s wet or there’s poor visibility.

SENIOR MANAGERS’ REVIEW TO SAVE £2 MILLION

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN ‘LEGAL HIGHS’ SURVEY A national survey that aims to gather information about the use of ‘legal highs’ is being supported by Derbyshire County Council.

More senior managers’ jobs are to go at Derbyshire County Council as part of the organisation’s drive to cut £157 million from its budget by 2018.

At a meeting last week, Cabinet agreed to remove a further 27 full time equivalent senior management posts, saving £2.24 million over the next three years.

Council Leader Councillor Anne Western said: “No one likes cutting jobs but we need to make cuts due to reductions in Government grants, inflation and greater demands on areas of the budget for many services.

“We said we would start by getting our own house in order scrutinising spending, reviewing senior management and selling off redundant land.

“The senior management structure will be smaller but by working more efficiently we’re confident we can continue to deliver services for local people and use the savings to help protect some front line services.”

She added: “We can’t duck the responsibility of making these Government cuts. Like every other council across the country we simply have no choice but we have strong leadership and excellent financial management to tackle the tasks ahead.

We take our responsibility to Derbyshire very seriously and will continue to be ambitious and not despondent.”

The first phase of the review in November last year saved around £200,000 on management costs.

Around £1.1 million will be saved in 2014/15 with a further £1 million over the following two years.

Staff whose posts are being removed in 2014/15 have been informed.

Other measures the council is taking as part of The Derbyshire Challenge to make budget cuts include: Scrutinising all areas of spending to ensure the cash is used where it is needed most Adopting strict vacancy controls Disposing of redundant land and buildings.

Working closely with other public services, councils, community and voluntary groups by sharing services, integrating health and social care priorities and identifying the needs of every community to see how they can best be met.

Maximising income and grants by making sure Derbyshire benefits from Local Enterprise Partnership funds to help deliver more jobs and growth and using every opportunity to bid for extra cash to support specific projects.

In January, Cabinet announced a number of proposals for 2014/15 to help cut the county council’s budget.

The county council will be asking for people’s comments on its budget cut proposals over the next two years and is currently asking for local people’s views on cuts to mobile libraries and children’s centres.

For more information visit www. derbyshire.gov.uk/challenge

The Legal High National Online Survey is the UK’s first independent, national, confidential online survey specifically about residents’ use and views of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) - also known as ‘legal highs’. The survey which is open only to residents aged 18 and over - aims to gather information about which legal highs are being used in different parts of the country.

Feedback will give Derbyshire County Council a clearer picture of what is happening in the county and help health professionals better meet the needs of people who have mental and physical health issues because of legal high use.

Derbyshire County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Paul Smith said: “This survey has the potential to provide good, accurate information that we currently lack - information about legal high use in Derbyshire, what people are taking and their experiences.

“We’re encouraging people to take part to support our work to reduce drug use and support people struggling with substance misuse and addiction and all the health problems that can go with it. “The results will be invaluable in helping us help people make sensible, informed choices and to lead healthier lives.” Legal highs are substances that mimic the psychoactive effects of illegal drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and amphetamines but are not currently illegal to use or possess.

There is currently no national research to show how many people have taken a legal high in the UK, what legal highs they are taking, or what they experience after taking them. This survey will give residents the opportunity to provide information about their experiences of taking legal highs in strict confidence. Participants will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad mini or wireless Beats by Dr Dre Studio

headphones. The research has been commissioned by Buckinghamshire County Council and is being run by the Centre for Drug Misuse Research in Glasgow. It is open to UK residents aged 18 and over only and runs until Tuesday 30 September at www. mylegalhigh.org Residents can find more information at https:// vimeo.com/89264689 and h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=kHaDAUO4sgc

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DERBY MAN IN THE RUNNING TO WIN NATIONAL AVIS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

A local man, Marc Arstall from Darley in Derby, has been singled out by acclaimed photo agency Getty Images and selected as the UK’s finalist in a photography competition ‘Avis I Can’t Believe My Eyes’ putting him into the running for a £5,000 dream holiday from British Airways.

Marc’s awe-inspiring photo of winding roads and grassy mountains on the iconic Route 38 in Northern Argentina was taken whilst driving with his wife during a honeymoon sabbatical. Getty picked it out as reflecting the true ‘beauty in the journey’, meaning it managed to beat off stiff competition from 597 entrants from across the UK. He will now go head-to-head with one other finalist from France, with all photos being put to the public vote via www.icantbelievemyeyes. co.uk.

The overall winner will not only receive a luxury holiday from British Airways and car rental from Avis, but will also see their photo appear in a future Avis advertising campaign, plus become a feature within the I Can’t Believe My Eyes short film, putting one talented travel photographer truly on the map. Members of the public now have until 16th June to have their say and pledge their support for Marc.

Marc, who designs engines for Rolls Royce, said “I’m thrilled to have been chosen as a UK

finalist for the Avis I Can’t Believe My Eyes competition – I’ve never actually entered one before! I actually took that photo on a really cloudy, grey day, but we got to that point in the route and the sun suddenly came out – it was so breath-taking that I had to stop and capture it. My wife and I took that trip after getting married last summer, so winning the holiday would be an amazing thing to look forward to now we’re back home and returning to normal. I would love it if people could find the time to vote for me at www. icantbelievemyeyes.co.uk.

Lauren Catten, Art Director at Getty Images said, “We really struggled to narrow down our favourite images but in the end, Marc’s photograph stood out because it truly showed the beauty of the journey as well as impressive skill from a photography perspective.”

Andy Letting, Head of Social Media at Avis said, “We’re true believers that the journey is the destination, from the wide open roads of the US Midwest to the winding mountain routes through the Alps, the world is full of incredible journeys to discover. Marc perfectly captured the beauty in the journey with his stunning image of Argentina, and is a deserving finalist.”

For more information about Avis and to vote for the winning image, please click here or visit www. icantbelievemyeyes.co.uk @ AvisUK

DERBYSHIRE MAKES RECYCLING ITS GOAL THIS SUMMER As England kick-off their World Cup campaign in Brazil tomorrow (Saturday 14 June) Derbyshire County Council is urging residents to make recycling their goal this summer.

Every year, households in Derbyshire throw around 189,000 tonnes of waste into their general waste bin, enough to cover 26 World Cup sized football pitches to the depth of a metre. Sales of bottles, cans, newspapers and even TVs are expected to rise during the tournament as households around the county stock up on food and drink in preparation to settle down or even party while watching the beautiful game.

That’s why the county council is supporting Recycle Week -- which runs from 16-22 June -- to encourage more people to reduce, reuse and recycle and to help make sure nothing goes to waste. Councillor Joan Dixon, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, said: “Thousands of people in Derbyshire will be watching the World Cup and if the weather’s nice will be enjoying barbeques

in the garden. “But don’t forget to do your bit for England and make sure you recycle your bottles, jars, cans, cardboard and other packaging along with your post-match leftovers if your local council collects food waste. “The amount of waste that goes to landfill costs Derby and Derbyshire council taxpayers £22.7 million a year and with budget cuts of £157 million to make by 2018, it’s a cost we can’t afford in the future.

Everyday items like glass bottles, cans, plastics, paper, cardboard can all be recycled through district or borough council collection schemes.

Find out more by visiting your district or borough council website. You can find yours at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/districts and boroughs A range of items which are too large to be taken by your normal kerbside waste collection can be recycled at the county council’s household waste recycling centres across Derbyshire. Details of where to find them are available at www. derbyshire.gov.uk/recycling or Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058. To find your nearest recycling banks, people can visit www.recyclenow.com

Did you know...?

England’s World Cup team will be wearing 100% polyester shirts each made from an average of 18 recycled plastic bottles each. All UK newspapers carrying World Cup match reports are made from 100% recycled newspaper. Cans recycled during the World Cup will appear back in shops as a new product within 60 days and recycling just one can will save enough energy to run a TV for

three hours compared to the energy used to make one from raw materials. Glass bottles can be recycled many times over and still be as good as new.

There are charities which specialise in re-using your old football tops such as www.kitaid.net . Visit www. loveyourclothes.org.uk for tips on making the most of your clothes by repairing, reusing and recycling.

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TRADING STANDARDS ISSUES SAFETY ALERT OVER E-CIG CHARGERS

POTHOLES CASH

WELCOMED Cash from the Government to fix potholes in Derbyshire has been welcomed by the county council, although it warned the money is unlikely to be enough to fix them all.

The Government recently announced that Derbyshire County Council is to receive £2.48m from a central fund

Residents in Derbyshire are being warned to be extra vigilant when charging electronic cigarettes following incidents where the devices have exploded in people’s homes.

Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards team have issued the warning after several reports of electronic cigarette batteries overheating or exploding while being charged.

In one incident last October a 68-year-old woman living in a private care home in Hasland, Chesterfield, died following a fire in her room, which firefighters later attributed to an e-cigarette battery part overheating.

County council trading standards officers recently carried out a sampling exercise following dozens of complaints about unsafe e-cigarette chargers and batteries.

They visited 14 shops across the county and bought re-fillable e-cigarettes, wall chargers and e-liquids in March and April mainly from independent shops specialising in the products.

The products were sent away for testing and results showed that many of the items purchased did not meet acceptable safety standards.

Shops found selling the unsafe products have been re-visited and the products have been taken off the shelves.

As well as unsafe products being sold, trading standards are also concerned that people are not using products that are compatible with each other, are not reading instructions on how to charge the products safely and are leaving them unattended while they are charging.

Trading standards have teamed up with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to issue the following safety guidelines and are urging anyone who uses e-cigarettes to follow the advice.

The guidelines are: Only use the connectors and chargers specifically provided for use with the battery Don’t buy batteries or other items that don’t have instructions all batteries must be sold with instructions for use and always follow the manufacturer’s advice Don’t leave a charging battery unattended Don’t exceed the recommended charging time and disconnect the battery when charging is complete Only charge in a location fitted with a smoke alarm and well away from flammable materials, soft furnishings, beds, sofas and carpets. Don’t charge batteries in an unattended vehicle Handle batteries with care and remove from equipment when not in use Replace batteries that have been damaged, dropped or overcharged - they may have a

higher risk of fire or explosion.

Use replacements made by the manufacturer that produced the device Be wary of low-priced, unbranded products Keep the original product literature for future reference.

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dave Allen said: “We’re not saying don’t use these products and I would always encourage people to make every effort to give up smoking.

“What we are saying is that this new technology isn’t without potential risks if it is used incorrectly or chargers and batteries are sub-standard.

“A fire at home can have devastating, and even fatal consequences, and we are urging people to follow these simple guidelines and keep themselves safe.”

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Investigation Station Manager Mark Bailey said: “I would encourage anyone who uses an e-cigarette to follow the safety advice issued by trading standards to ensure not only their own safety but also everyone in the house.

“It is essential that everyone has a working smoke alarm fitted on every level of their home, to provide vital early warning of a fire.”

to mend potholes. Derbyshire County Council’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, Councillor Dean Collins, said: “Potholes are a nuisance for all those who use the roads, and we’ve had our workers and contractors fixing them throughout the year.

“Although this cash is welcome it just won’t be enough to fix all

the potholes that have appeared on our roads since the severe wet weather. Hundreds of new potholes appear on our roads each week.

“But we will step up our efforts to fix as many postholes as possible with the money from the Government, and by spending the money that we have set aside from our budgets.”

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GO OUTDOORS OPENS IN DERBY The UK’s biggest outdoors retailer opens a Derby store with a special visit from the Mayor

GO Outdoors, the largest outdoor goods retailer in the UK, opened its 49th store in Derby this Wednesday 18th June with support from Derby’s Mayor.

The store caters for everything you need to have fun and adventure in the outdoors, offering Derby adventurers specialist advice and equipment for almost every outdoor activity.

The store features a tent field with more than 30 tents pitched, over 2,000 camping products, dedicated areas for cycling and fishing plus an extensive range of climbing, running and horse riding equipment. The official store opening is on Saturday 21st June, where customers can enjoy exclusive opening offers.

Mayor, Councillor Shiraz Khan, visited the branch on its first day in business to meet the staff and tried his hand at erecting a new tent on the inside tent field, have a climbing helmet expertly fitted and experimented with some new fishing rods. To celebrate the store’s opening, the retailer is offering various in store promotions and offers to welcome customers and encourage them explore the great outdoors. On Saturday 21st June customers will be treated to a number of ‘first come, first served, strictly limited offers available in store’ for one day only. This includes: Berghaus Men’s RG Alpha Waterproof Jacket – First 20 customers pay only £55 when bought with a GO Outdoors discount card (Retail price £90, discount card price £81) Brasher Hillwalker II GTX First 20 customers pay only £88 when bought with a GO Outdoors discount card (Retail price £120, Discount card price £108) Coyote Everglade Mountain Bike – First 12 customers pay only £170 when bought with a discount card (Retail price £300, Discount card price £270) Outwell ECOcool 24L Coolbox – First 20 customers pay only £50 when bought with a discount card (Retail price £90, Discount card price £60) Craghoppers Basecamp Fleece – First 25 customers Buy One Get One Free when bought with a discount card (Retail price £22.50, Discount card price £18) Shires Newmarket Fleece Rug – First 15 customers pay only £15 when bought with a GO Outdoors discount card (Retail price £35, Discount card price £29.99) Luna Trail 4 – Person Starter Pack – First 15 customers pay only £80 when bought with a GO Outdoors discount card (Retail price £200, Discount card price £149.99) Customers who sign up for new GO Outdoors discount card will receive a £5 Gift Voucher off any next purchase GO Outdoors Discount card – For only £5 a year you can save up to 50% off the retail price in store Price guarantee – find a lower price in store or online and we’ll beat it by 10% (Only with a discount card – see in store or online for details) The GO Outdoors offering has been welcomed by the dozens of outdoors pursuits

organisations based in the Derby area, arguably one of the most active regions in the country. The unique offering from the retailer welcomes newcomers and the experienced alike as the 51 strong new team boasts the best knowledge in the area including cycling enthusiasts, expert climbers, hardened ramblers and camping nuts. Staff member Andy Johnson is a qualified ski instructor and mountain bike leader who has completed the 3 peaks challenge numerous times, whilst Grace Goodchild volunteers at festivals to pitch and take down tents all over Europe. Team member Victoria Priest also helps run the local scout group and has attended Jamborees across the world.

The store is set up to really help people find the best equipment, personally matched to the individual shopper. Customers will be greeted with the sight of a large purpose-built synthetic field available for customers to trial the tents available in store so you can really get to experience the feel of your tent before you hit that festival or campsite.

Additional services include: free footwear fittings, free helmet fittings; body protection fittings for horse riders, plus harness and safety equipment fittings for Peak District climbing enthusiasts.

The new store will also offer a personal shopper experience for those who are about to start a hobby for the first time, going a step beyond just sales with an unintimidating, educated expertise to ensure newcomers stay safe. CEO, Chris Matthews, reflects on the retailers’ growth over the last ten years that have seen sales increase from £13 million turnover to £200 million turnover.“The GO Outdoors’ mission is to create a specialist outdoor retail business that is a one stop shop for outdoors enthusiasts and beginners alike in an unintimidating, helpful, knowledgeable environment.

The Derby area is rife with amazing places to experience the outdoors and it’s the perfect location for our business. We are delighted to bring our store to such a great area for adventures.”Paul Rodenhurst, General Manager of the Derby GO Outdoors, relocated from the Wolverhampton store to open the new business. He says:“I am thrilled to be opening the first GO Outdoors in Derby. There is a real demand for the store within the local community as many like to explore the nearby Peak District.

We’ve employed 51 instore team members that are enthusiastic about all things outdoors, for shoppers to be given expert information. As the team live and breathe outdoor adventures, our shoppers really will get genuine expertise whether it’s their first time trying a hobby, or they’re weathered professionals looking for new gear.” The outdoors market is worth around £1.5 billion in the UK and has seen incredible growth as Brits become ever more adventurous with their

leisure time. GO Outdoors has achieved incredible success over the last ten years building a well-known countrywide brand that has now established itself as the number one leading outdoors retailer in the UK. The business was a success story of the recession both by not just surviving, but growing, and

by redefining how the outdoors market should be catered for.

For more information, images please contact Sasha York on HYPERLINK “tel:02074207759” 0207 420 7759/syork@ golleyslater.co.uk or Rowena Lee on 07792387510/Rowena.lee@ golleyslater.co.uk

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FIBRE BROADBAND COMING THIS YEAR TO HATHERSAGE, GRINDLEFORD AND HOPE VALLEY Work to bring superfast broadband to businesses and residents in Derbyshire continues with more than eight miles of cable being laid to upgrade Grindleford Exchange.

Fibre optic cables used to deliver superfast broadband will be installed in the ground to provide more than 1,600 businesses and homes with access to faster internet connections in areas including Hathersage, Grindleford and Hope Valley.

It is the latest development as part of the £27.67 million Digital Derbyshire project led

by Derbyshire County Council in partnership with the UK Government and BT to provide more than 95% of Derbyshire’s businesses and residents with access to fibre-based broadband by the end of 2016.

Councillor Joan Dixon, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, said: “This is fantastic news for people living and working in Hathersage, Grindleford and Hope Valley.

“This investment in superfast broadband will open up endless business and leisure opportunities and will help to boost our rural areas, support economic growth and allow local communities to continue to thrive.

“Whether it’s for business, shopping, education or socialising, the internet plays such a huge part of daily life for many of us and that will only grow in the future. That’s why we’ve been driving this project forward to boost the local economy by closing the digital divide which has left many areas of Derbyshire

behind when commercial operators rolled out broadband services.”

Work to lay the cable to upgrade Grindleford Exchange has already started. It is expected to take a number of months to complete, bringing superfast broadband access to businesses and homes by the end of the year.

This latest development follows the start of the roll-out of the Digital Derbyshire project earlier this month when the first green fibre broadband cabinets went live to serve homes and businesses in parts of Bolsover.

The project aims to build on private sector roll-out of fibre broadband on a phase by phase basis until the end of 2016.

Further fibre broadband cabinets will also be switched on in Alfreton, Tibshelf and Holmewood during phase one which is expected to be completed by the end of June 2014.

Rob Shakespeare, BT’s contract manager for Digital Derbyshire, said: “We’re really pleased with the progress of the first phase of the project. We’re lighting up Digital Derbyshire’s first connections and gaining great momentum. There’s lots more still to do but we’re off to a great start.”

BT is contributing £12.87m to the project while the county council is contributing £4.9m.

A further £7.4m is coming from the Government’s Broadband Delivery UK funds, as well as £2.5m from the European Regional Development Fund.

Did you know....?

Engineers from Openreach, BT’s local network division, are expected to spend more than 68,000 hours planning and

Building the network for Digital Derbyshire.

building the network for Digital Derbyshire.

Around 750,000 metres of optical fibre will be laid in Derbyshire.

Around 445 new green fibre broadband cabinets will be installed at roadsides throughout the county.

Fibre to cabinet technology can deliver wholesale downstream speeds of up to 80Mbps and upstream speeds of up to 20Mbps.

Superfast broadband benefits include users being able to use multiple bandwidth-hungry applications at the same time and sending and receiving large amounts of data much more quickly and efficiently.

Cables laid as part of the Digital Derbyshire project contain between 12 and 500 fibres.

Each fibre is the width of a human hair and each one is encased before it’s placed inside the cable.

The Delivering Digital Derbyshire project is part financed by the East Midlands Competitiveness and employment European Regional Development Fund Programme 2007 to 2013. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development Fund Programme, which is one of the funds established by the European Commission to help local areas stimulate

Families and staff at East Midlands children’s hospice thrilled as Anne Davies becomes patron Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is delighted to announce TV presenter Anne Davies as its newest patron.

Anne has pledged to support the work of the East Midlands charity because she has always been a big fan of Rainbows.

Having spent time at the hospice filming a special feature several years ago, it is a place that has become close to her heart. As a Rainbows Patron, Ms Davies will be supporting the hospice in whatever way her schedule

allows, which will be invaluable in raising the profile of the charity.

Earlier this year, Anne entertained diners at the Rainbows Celebrity Luncheon with her ‘Television Tales of the Unexpected’. Anne said: “It is a great honour to be asked to become a part of such an amazing organisation and I look forward to helping Rainbows in whatever way I can.” Patricia Brookes, Director of Fundraising at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, added: “Anne is very popular with our supporters and we are delighted

that she has agreed to become an official Patron of Rainbows.

Anne has supported Rainbows for many years and she was a wonderful speaker at our Celebrity Luncheon this year.

We are very pleased that she will be joining our other Patrons and Ambassadors and we are grateful to all of them for the wonderful work they do for Rainbows representing and promoting the charity.” This year, Rainbows is celebrating 20 years of care and to commemorate its birthday, the charity wants to raise an extra

£100,000 over the year to help fund more children’s nurses.

Rainbows cares for 288 children and young people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses as well as supporting 249 bereaved families and 521 siblings. Through its outreach efforts into East Midlands paediatric oncology units, Rainbows is also caring for a growing number of the region’s children with cancer.

For more information on supporting Rainbows, visit www. rainbows.co.uk

their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. For more information visit www.gov.uk/browse/ business/funding-debt/europeanregional-development-funding

About Superfast Britain Superfast Britain is a Government programme of investment in broadband and communication infrastructure across the UK. Run by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, this investment helps businesses to grow, creates jobs and will make Britain more competitive in the global race. The portfolio is comprised

of three elements: £780m to extend superfast broadband to 95% of the UK by 2017 £150m to provide high speed broadband to businesses in 22 cities £150m to improve quality and coverage of mobile phone and basic data network services Administered on behalf of Government by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), Superfast Britain is transforming Britain by promoting growth, enabling skills and learning, and improving quality of life. For further information: https://www.gov.uk/ broadband-delivery-uk

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Hungry rabbits eat through £1,000 worth of poppies at Ashbourne Cemetery To us, remembrance poppies are a symbolic reminder of those we lost between 1914 and 1918 to the First World War.

Joel Dommett Practical Joker Chesterfield FC

But to the rabbits surrounding Ashbourne Cemetery, poppies mean chow time! The poppies, planted on Friday 20th June which cost Derbyshire Council £1000 in total to plant, were nibbled on by the furry vandals over the following weekend. The poppies were planted by Derbyshire Dales District Council workmen to replace the previous patch of poppies which was accidentally mowed over on the 12th June.

The council invested in the £1 per plant seedlings to make up for the mowing accident where an area set aside for the floral display was destroyed, which was blamed on a breakdown in communication. Bosses had not told their workmen to leave the area to grow while the seeds were germinating which resulted in the entire patch being mown over. The poppies were going to be the main attraction of a display beginning in late July and lasting for a fortnight, allowing the town to join the nation in commemorating the First World War. This is the second time the poppies have had to be replaced after being destroyed. And with the upcoming commemoration event starting on the 26th July, it is hoped by many that a solution is found to prevent further destruction to the floral patch.

Fri 25 Jul, 8pm The Silk Mill Museum (Moved from the Darwin, Assembly Rooms) “Young, Sharp and Clever” The Sunday Times BBC Three’s Impractical Jokers’ star Joel Dommett announced his debut standup UK tour, which began on 22 February. In this show titled Practical Joker, Joel seeks revenge on a school enemy, whilst doing some nun chucks in the process. He will visit Derby’s Silk Mill Museum on Friday 25 July, 8pm. Joel is an exciting and fresh talent on the UK comedy circuit who gained rave reviews for his debut solo Edinburgh show, ‘Neon Hero’, in

2011 and his second 2012 show ‘Nunchuck Silver Medalist 2002.’

Joel has enjoyed many different roles since starting his career in comedy, from being the face of MTV and presenting their daily news bulletins, to presenting Live In Chelsea, the live E4 after show to hit series Made In Chelsea. He has also appeared in How to Survive a Disaster Movie (Channel 5), co-starred in the hugely successful Impractical Jokers on BBC Three, and has numerous acting credits to his name, including Skins on E4 and Popatron on BBC2. Joel has performed stand up on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3) and has recently appeared twice on Nick Grimshaw’s Sweat the

Small Stuff (BBC Three).

“Dommett has got what it takes to make it to the top...catch him on the way up” The Daily Telegraph “Hilarious...delightful tales” The Scotsman “An enthralling, laugh a minute stand-up comedy performance” The List Tickets are priced at £11.25 and can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www. derbylive.co.uk This show is suitable for those aged 16+.

Let Us Entertain You An evening of variety made fully accessible through British Sign Language interpreters, audio description and captioning.

Sun 20 Jul, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre

An evening of fun and frivolity brought to you by, and in aid of, Scene and Sound promoting and improving access performances in the theatre. This evening of variety includes comedians, signed singing sessions, music, dance and a lot more: all made fully accessible through British Sign Language interpreters, audio description and captioning.

Let Us Entertain You will feature John Smith who is a profoundly Deaf BSL comedian. Following on from his hugely successful, first stand up appearance late in 2005, John has moved into bigger and bigger audiences, entertaining in Deaf clubs and theatres countrywide and across Europe. Using his experiences of growing up Deaf in a hearing world John brings his observations to life, engaging his audience in hours of laughter and reflection.

Emma Bullin has sung on National Television. She is registered blind and has worked with the RNIB on

many of their campaigns. Colin Thomson is one of the first signed singers in the UK and performed with Cliff Richard on his 50th birthday as well as with Lindisfarne at City Hall in Newcastle. Sit back and enjoy or signalong with him.

Other acts include South Nottinghamshire Academy Dance Group, the Derby Community Signing Choir, Bitter and Twisted, a disabled comedy duo who have performed at a number of national disabled events and Neil Beeching, magician.

There will also be a raffle and plenty of opportunity to network and find out about assisted performances across the country.

The evening is raising funds for Scene and Sound, a small community group who are passionate about ensuring that live performance is made available for deaf and blind people through Audio Description, BSL interpreting and Captioning.

Let Us Entertain You will take place at the Guildhall Theatre on Sun 20 July, 7:30pm.

Tickets are priced at ÂŁ11.25 and can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www. derbylive.co.uk

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Living Live 2014 comes to Uttoxeter Racecouse 21st and 22nd June 2014!

Living Live 2014 (www. livinglive2014.co.uk), one of the largest lifestyle shows in Staffordshire, comes to Uttoxeter Racecourse on 21st & 22nd June 2014 and tickets are available now!

There really is something for everyone at Living Live 2014 as event organisers Purple Sprout PR, have taken inspiration from the well-known Uttoxeter Food and Drink Festival and created an all-day Lifestyle event like no other.

Whether you are looking for interior and outdoor living inspiration, want to shop for the most fabulous gifts or tuck in to the region’s finest food; Living Live 2014 is a spectacular show that you must add to your social calendar.

The five exhibition zones include Home and Garden, Fashion and Lifestyle, Health and Wellbeing, Food and Drink and Motors with cooking demonstrations, live music, beer festival and outdoor entertainment for all the family!

With over 100 hand-picked exhibitors in attendance it is the perfect excuse to spend a funfilled day with family and friends

and soak up the summer sun in a stunning location in Uttoxeter.

What’s On: Along with the five exhibition and shopping zones visitors can watch live celebrity chef cooking demonstrations with Simon Smith , Paul Gilmore ( Restaurant Gilmores), Matt Davies (Chief Executive Chef of Lewis Partnership) and Young Chef of Tomorrow Award 2013 finalist Andrew Platt who will be dishing up some of the regions favourite dishes. Well-known Author and Nutritionist Fiona Kirk will be giving a Foodie Talk and book signing whilst Letherbritches Brewery provides the Beer Festival and Themed Bar. Head out to the grandstand for live music and entertainment all day long hosted by Signal 1 radio. Acts include LittleJack, Benjamin Blake, Marc Williams and Loud Entertainment. Looking to stay a little longer? On Saturday evening a late stage will be built to host live bands until 9:30pm including The Magnetic

Jellyfish and the Andales. Other entertainment includes; Magic Tricks and Balloon show by Ricsai Magic UK, Family Fun Fair and Inflatables, Zorbing Experience

by Abzorbed Entertainment and a Land Rover Terrapod Off-Road Drive Experience from main sponsors Stafford Land Rover

Tickets are on sale now!

Living Live 2014 is being held at Uttoxeter Racecourse on the 21st & 22nd June 2014.

Gates open 10am till 9:30pm on Saturday 21st and 10am-5pm on Sunday 22nd June.

Tickets are priced at: Adults £5,

Under

12’s

go

FREE,

Concessions (over 60’s) £3.50.

Tickets include free parking.

10p of every ticket sold goes to the Teenage Cancer Trust in support of Stephen Sutton’s fundraising campaign. Tickets are available online here: http://www. livinglive2014.co.uk/buy-tickets/ or you can pay on the gate on the day.

School’s Public Speaking Competition, Public finals and prize-giving Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July, with the public final taking place on Fri 4 July Workshops to take place in Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms with the final at Speakers’ Corner Derby LIVE are holding Derby’s second schools’ and colleges Public Speaking Competition with schools across Derby competing for the Chris Williamson Trophy at the Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms during the week of Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July. The winner, and their respective school, will be the recipient of the Chris Williamson Trophy which they will retain for one year. Students aged 14 – 18 will participate in a professionally-led workshop on public speaking. Each school will be able to submit up to 8 of their students. The workshop sessions will run at 12noon – 1.30pm Monday – Thursday and will be hosted by locally-based Theatre Company, The LostBoys. The LostBoys will give each student professional training in order to develop their public speaking skills. After the workshops, all of the students involved will be

given the opportunity to put their new found skills into action by delivering their own speech and a winning student will be selected to go through to the public final from each school. The public final will take place at Derby’s Speakers’ Corner, on the Market Place on Friday 4 July from 12noon. The finalists will deliver their speeches and be judged by a panel, before the winner is chosen and the Chris Williamson Trophy presented. Members of the public are encouraged to come down and support local pupils as they compete in the final on Friday 4 July.

Information on Speakers’ Corner

Derby’s Speakers’ Corner is positioned behind Derby’s Waterfall and faces the Market Place and was funded and organised by Derby City Council to give residents and visitors the opportunity to air their views and opinions, provoke debate and entertain. The Speakers’ Corner

was launched on Saturday 20 October 2012 as part of Democracy Week (Monday 15 – Sunday 21 October). The Speakers’ Corner in Derby is the 10 outside of London and is a symbol of free speech and brings people together through a shared love of debate. Speakers’ Corner is open to anyone who wishes to speak publically, there is no restriction on topic but we those wishing to speak to adhere to the Code of Conduct detailed below.The Speakers’ Corner Code of Conduct Please don’t use offensive language Please respect alternative opinions Please show courtesy to other speakers and members of the public If others are waiting, please limit your time to a maximum of 10 minutes Seek common ground rather than confrontation Please don’t use amplification Use this site to engage, inform and enrich opinion - and wherever possible, entertain! For more information, please contact louise.wilks@derby.gov.uk

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Wed 16 Jul, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre ‘I have lived such days as no man has lived before...’

Sat 21 Jun, 11.30am and 2pm Guildhall Theatre

1895. In a suburban garden, beneath a waning moon, a man lies dazed beside a remarkable machine. He has a story to tell.

An unbelievable story about the future that he insists is true.

Is it a joke? A prophecy? A dream?

HG Wells’ novella The Time Machine first popularised the concept of time travel in literature, and has influenced generations of subsequent writers and artists. The machine itself is the forerunner of Dr Who’s Tardis, Marty McFly’s DeLorean and Hawkwind’s Silver Machine. The book has inspired dozens of sequels, spin-offs and comic book adaptations, has been filmed twice by Hollywood and has retained a prominent position in the public imagination, even if much of Wells’s original narrative has been forgotten.

Now this classic of science fiction is brought thrillingly and vividly to life by Robert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre Company in a new, one-man show that returns to the brilliantly imaginative, ground-breaking source. Lloyd Parry is perhaps best known for his spellbindingly eerie

East Midlands professional orchestra Sinfonia Viva will bring a host of chuckling classics and merry melodies to the Derby Comedy Festival with two family concerts on Saturday 21 June.

Hosted by lively percussionist and presenter Alasdair Malloy – the concerts entitled ‘Sounds Like Fun’ at 11.30am and 2pm at the Guildhall Theatre and are specially arranged for families with children aged six to 11. Comedic capers commence with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Dance of the Buffoons, Mozart’s A Musical Joke, Billie Grey’s unforgettable and infectious Laughing Policeman and Fucik’s Entry of the Gladiators. Animals are always fun to observe and there’s a generous helping of musical mirth making from the feline frolics of Leroy Anderson’s Waltzing Cat to the lolloping gravity of Camille Saint-Saens’s The Elephant and on to Johann Strauss II’s famous Cuckoo Polka. Plus, there will be further interesting instrumental interludes throughout with Johann Strauss I’s Radetsky March, Greenwood’s The Acrobat starring an instrument with a playground connection, and some particularly priceless percussion in Kabalevsky’s The Comedians’ Gallop and Alford’s The Two Imps. And to round off the experience, there’s a ‘follow my leader’

party atmosphere as Alasdair cuts some shapes for Mozart’s Samba alla Turca.

Alasdair is also one of only a handful of Glass Harmonica specialists which has taken him to festivals and concerts around the world as well as recordings with diverse artists including Icelandic pop star Björk. He has also composed and played for a number of film soundtracks – most recently the haunting melodies for the box office hit Gravity. He has had a richly varied and diverse musical life. Having trained as a percussionist at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, he has now been Principal Percussion with the BBC Concert Orchestra for over twenty years. The combination of his outgoing personality, his enthusiasm for all sorts of music and his soft Scottish accent has resulted in Alasdair becoming a very popular presenter of concerts and on television and radio. Alasdair has introduced hundreds of thousands of people to music in his very individual way, and is renowned for his highly original programmes which he devises and presents with orchestras all over the world.

Alasdair, who has worked with Viva on a wide range of projects for the past six years, has arranged the music especially for the concerts and is looking forward to his role as director, presenter, percussionist and even singer on 21

June.

Alasdair said “This programme is perfect for Derby Comedy Festival.

There is a lot of comedy in classical music and the pieces we have chosen and specially arranged are sure to bring a smile of everyone’s faces. As classical musicians we often have to be very serious in our work so this will be a great opportunity for us all to let our hair down. The snowball effect of enjoyment both amongst the Orchestra and audience will hopefully snowball to make the whole concert great fun for everyone involved.

“This will be a chance for the audience to listen to some great music, join in at times and see the individual instruments in action with a medley of solos – particularly two of the more unsung heroes of the orchestral line up – the double bass and the trombone. I work in all sorts of areas of music but I particularly enjoy writing and presenting children’s concerts – arranging music in such a way that it brings new experiences for both the musicians and the audience.”

Supported by Derby LIVE. Sinfonia Viva is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Tickets are priced at £7.50 and can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www. derbylive.co.uk and www. derbycomedyfestival.co.uk

retellings of the ghost stories of M R James. He recently played the author in Mark Gatiss’ documentary Ghost Writer shown on BBC2 on Christmas Day 2013.

In contrast to Nunkie’s simply staged, atmospheric productions of James’s supernatural tales, The Time Machine features a fullsized realisation of the machine itself: a giant metronome designed and built by Factory Settings Ltd who created many of the giant props used in the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony.

It enables Lloyd Parry’s inventor to travel deep into the future where he discovers the sinister change that have been wrought by the intervening millennia on human civilisation. Was Wells’ Time Traveler the first Time Lord?

You’ll have to see the show, presented in fabulous 4D to make up your own mind. The Time

Machine was developed with The Lowry and Harrogate Theatre. It is funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

The Time Machine will visit the Guildhall Theatre on Wed 16 July, 7:30pm. The show features a preshow talk at 6:30pm.

“Riveting... wonderful, magical storytelling” Daily Mail ***** “Lloyd Parry is always absorbing” The Times **** “Storytelling at its best” The Stage “The Time Machine is another unique production from Nunkie... a great adaptation of a well-known story...” The Public Reviews **** Tickets are priced at £13 and can be purchased through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk

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Bakewell Show Competition There will be silver celebrations in the Food and Farming Marquee at this year’s Bakewell Show as the section marks its 25th anniversary – and by happy coincidence the 2014 President is Mary Morten, who has played such a large part in establishing the link between food and farming at the show.

Preparations for the event – on August 6th and 7th, with a dedicated Equestrian Day on August 5th – are well ahead and organisers are looking forward to another successful event.

There are a few changes this year designed to make Bakewell Show even better for visitors.

Yarwoods from Welshpool, who enjoy a high profile at shows including the Royal Welsh and Herefordshire Shows will be on the showground selling ice cream from local suppliers.

And there will be new mobile caterers too. One of the food courts will be manned by Chatsworth Farm Shop and the others by Foodhall Farm, and organic farm based in Market Drayton, which uses only meat directly from farms.

Traffic this year will be controlled

by Topher Ltd, a company which uses former Ghurka soldiers to do the job – and an added bonus will see them bring along an authentic Nepalese curry tent, where visitors will be able to sample the ‘real thing’.

The Food and Farming Marquee will have a separate demonstration area this year, which as well as cookery will

stage a culinary question and answer session with Leonard Cseh, Director of Culinary Arts at Derby University.

The Village Green will be bigger this year to make room for some new craft demonstrations – one newcomer will be Daisy’s Vintage Tea Room where visitors can rest and step back to yesteryear. In keeping with that theme, the 15 minute theatre production this years will focus on the First World War. Fisherman’s Walk will also have a new look to it with a new name too – Anglers’ Rest.

The Centre Ring attraction will be the James Dylan Motorcycle Stunt Display Team, headed by dazzling adventurer James Dylan. There will be all the traditional attractions, hundreds of champion animals, beautiful

flowers, mammoth vegetables and a bumper crop of trade stands with something for all the family from the beach for the kids to the vintage vehicles for dads.

And this year the food courts will be run by local businesses who offer scrumptious food at reasonable prices.

Would you like to win a pair of adult tickets for the show (children under 16 are free!)? We have three pairs to give away.

Simply answer this question for a chance to win: What precious metal do you associate with the 25th anniversary which Food and farming are celebrating this year?

Now send your answer to....

To find out more and to book pre-show cut price tickets call 01629 812736 or log on to www. bakewellshow.org

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Buxton Night Food and Drink Festival Here at the Pavilion Gardens we will once again be taking advantage of the longer nights and warmer weather with our Night Food and Drink Festivals.

The festivals will be taking place on Friday evening, 11 July and Friday evening, 1 August, between 4pm and 11pm. With over 25 street food and drink traders offering a range of culinary delights, it’s the perfect place to bring your friends and family for a unique outdoor eating experience.

At the festival, there will be a variety of different cuisines from around the world including: Indian curries,

Italian pizza, Spanish Paella, Japanese Sushi, Thai dishes and African dishes. Food sellers will line the Pavilion Gaerdens Promenade which is set within 23 acres of beautifully restored Victorian gardens.During the evening, you’ll be able to enjoy some local entertainment and have a look around the fantastic Buxton tram from www. discoverbuxton.co.uk.

The Festival on 11 July takes place the evening before the Buxton Annual Carnival and the 1 August Fesival is the grand opening to the Buxton Family Festival, 1-17 August.

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What’s happening to Japanese equities?

And more importantly are they still a buy?

Last year, the Japanese Nikkei 225 index soared 56%. Admittedly the yen also weakened during the period, but even with this Japanese equities still returned more than 20% to a UK-based investor.

The rationale for such stellar gains was simple having got its asset purchase programme so spectacularly wrong in the 2001 06 period, the Bank of Japan suddenly got it right. Ok, it still dressed up its policy in terms of a doubling of its monetary base, but by switching the focus of its attentions onto longerdated JGBs, almost by default it presided over an acceleration in the overall quantity of money, with the most relevant measure being a broadly defined one to include most private sector bank deposits. In due course because stronger monetary growth translates into faster rates of growth in nominal GDP

Japan’s extended exposure to deflationary conditions would surely come to an end.

But since the turn of the year, Japanese equities have been on the retreat, with the Nikkei shedding some 11% of its value.

So why is this? The consensus take on this has been a growing belief that the BoJ’s policy of “aggressive monetary easing” might not succeed in delivering its stated objective namely 2% consumer price inflation as quickly as possible. However, in our view there is something more profound at work. As the chart shows, since taking over as head of the Bank of Japan in early 2013, Haruhiko Kuroda has until very recently presided over a strong and sustained acceleration in the quantity of broad money. Indeed, in the 12 months to October, M3 increased by 3.5%, the fastest since the turn of the Millennium. Whilst this is still extremely modest in the context of the US and UK

economies, in an environment of falling prices (deflation) it has been instrumental in generating above trend rates of growth in recent quarters. The problem is that in the last few months, monetary growth has stalled, with the three month annualised rate of increase tumbling to just 0.5% in April. And given that it was the acceleration in the quantity of money that helped drive share prices higher in 2013, it follows that its sudden reversal might help explain at least in part their recent weakness. The question is why has this suddenly happened?

On the surface, given that the Bank of Japan has continued to purchase longer dated Japanese government bonds (JGBs) at an annual pace of about 50 trillion yen, such a collapse is puzzling.

The reason is simple and that is that bank lending, which is ordinarily the single biggest credit counterpart of broad money, has weakened abruptly. Recognising this, at its February monetary

policy committee meeting the Bank of Japan announced a new “Stimulating Bank Lending Facility” essentially a long term refinancing operation enabling the banks to fund their lending operations at a fixed rate of just 0.1% for the next four years.

It is far too soon to know whether the plan will work after all, if bank lending is constrained by regulatory requirements on the banks to operate with higher capital to asset ratios by definition it will be doomed to failure. Our preferred option would have been for the Bank of Japan to have stepped up its asset purchase programme. If monetary growth remains soft over the coming couple of months, then we would expect the Bank of Japan to act accordingly. Providing it does, Japanese equities which remain fundamentally cheap on just about every valuation measure are most definitely still a buy.

John Clarke 30th May 2014 Source for chart: Bank of Japan

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What are Growth Vouchers?

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Do they apply to me?

The Growth Vouchers programme is available to small businesses in England who have been trading for at least one year, have 49 employees or less and have not sought strategic business advice before in the last three years, see Enterprise Nation website for full eligibility and terms and conditions. On what kind of support can I spend my Growth Voucher? Growth Vouchers can be used to obtain strategic advice on any of the following categories:

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website www.gov.uk/applygrowth-vouchers. If you meet the criteria, you will then be guided through a diagnostic filter which will help you assess your business needs. The process will be done either on-line or through a face to face meeting with an adviser. After this, you will be notified if you have received a voucher.With a Voucher in hand, what do you do next?

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Suppliers are members of Founding Trade & Professional Bodies so the quality of advice they offer is assured. The above is a summary covering some of the key points within the scheme and I am pleased to advise that Ashgates Corporate Services are an approved supplier, therefore should you wish to discuss the Growth Voucher scheme further and how this could help your business please give Ian Johnson a call on 01332 380691.

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Corporation tax: An opportunity, not a threat

Introducing Pete Miller, specialist Revenue, he held senior posts with HMRC corporate tax consultant with The Miller before moving into private practice in 1997 as a tax consultant with Big Four firms.

Partnership Today, through his own consultancy, he provides essential advice to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – as well as helping to shape aspects of the UK’s corporation tax regime through his involvement with HMRC consultations: “My main objective as a specialist tax advisor is to help UK companies to innovate and grow through intelligent and expert use of new taxation and company law.

“At The Miller Partnership we are committed to making sure our clients stay on the right side of highly complex and onerous legislation by seeking HMRC approval before implementing tax solutions.

“Rather than encouraging companies to avoid paying tax, we act as an economic accelerator by advising clients on how to grow their businesses through the best use of tax reliefs.

“A prime example of our consultancy’s approach concerns The Patent Box. “Introduced in April 2013 to encourage UK innovation and entrepreneurship, The Patent Box is a relief which will, in due course, allow companies who own patents to reduce their overall Corporation Tax rate to as little as 10 per cent.

“The Miller Partnership has been at the forefront of proselytising this relief, explaining how it works and advising companies on what they need to do to be able to claim it.

“In recent months I’ve received several The mere mention of corporation tax can strike inquiries from companies and/or their accountants in sectors as diverse as home terror into the hearts of company directors.

But, with timely specialist advice, businesses interiors and civil engineering – and most can not only reduce their tax liability, but use stand to benefit substantially from this existing tax reliefs to grow and prosper, welcome tax relief.

“Hypothetically a business paying £100,000 of explains specialist tax advisor Pete Miller.

Pete, who co-founded boutique tax consultancy corporation tax, for example, could, thanks to The Miller Partnership in Leicester three years The Patent Box, see that liability cut to 10 per ago, has more than 25 years’ experience and cent – a saving of £50,000.

“Patent Box is particularly generous in that expertise in business taxation.

A former Inspector of Taxes with the Inland even if you don’t yet hold a patent, you could

benefit by applying for one now. The notional relief available starts to accumulate from the time the patent is applied for and can be claimed once the patent is granted.”

As a highly regarded speaker, lecturer and author on all taxation matters, Pete quite literally ‘wrote the book’ on tax and business.

He is the the author of Taxation of Company Reorganisations, as well as having written Tax Digests on a wide range of issues relating to the taxation of M&A and innovation. Pete is also is a member of the Editorial Boards of Taxation, the Tax Journal and Simon’s Taxes as well as consulting editor to TolleyGuidance.

He is, however, a firm believer in team working, and through The Miller Partnership, regularly works in collaboration with other professional advisors.

He added:

“Since the practice was established, we have forged strong links with the professional services community – and by working together have been able to offer an enhanced service to our clients.

which has substantially reduced the fees on transactions.

“We also work with companies on the taxation of corporate transactions, delivering the most efficient taxation possible for them and ensuring that HMRC clearances are granted without undue complication.

The firm’s strategies for property investment groups allows for reconstructions and demergers, benefitting companies by limiting the extensive charges of Stamp Duty Land Tax. “Advising businesses on HMRC clearances is an important part of our role. I was responsible for clearances at the Inland Revenue and have since worked with HMRC on developing the non-statutory clearance facility that HMRC offers to its business customers. We have also been successful in persuading HMRC to change the decision when clearances have been refused by explaining the commercial drivers for the transactions and sometimes by rearranging the transactions, clearly benefiting the businesses involved.

“As is illustrated in these examples of our work, the field of taxation and company law is extremely complicated and difficult to navigate.

“The UK has the largest tax code in the world, with court decisions on taxation dating back 150 years. Faced with 20,000 pages of legislation, all businesses need professional help in interpreting tax law if they are to avoid contravening it.

“At The Miller Partnership we are committed to using our vast knowledge to further the fortunes of the businesses we assist – and in turn to benefit the wider economy as it continues to recover from recession.

By focusing on the pursuit of tax relief rather than tax avoidance, we regard ourselves as the voice of reason in what has become an hysterical debate.”

“Our consultancy’s successes are many and varied and include securing a contract with a major multi-national business which needed advice on the tax implications of a global reorganisation of its brand management and ownership.

“We’ve also advised a group of associated listed plcs in their negotiations with HMRC over PAYE errors. The businesses concerned had potential tax liabilities of £350k going back six years and were facing substantial penalties. With our help, their tax liabilities were cut to £110k going back four years – and they received no penalties.

“Additionally, The Miller Partnership has developed novel methods of splitting contact details PHONE 0116 208 1020 investment companies between their E MAIL pete.miller@themillerpartnership.com shareholders using new company law,

Derbyshire Guardian. Issue 18: Page 27.

Business Health Check “Happy, healthy staff are more productive and cost you less money” Wild Ideas Derby Guardian blog July 2014 Red and yellow and pink and green. . . .

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. www.lindawildideas.co.uk All the colours of a rainbow, all over our screens and on printed media everywhere we look, but getting it the mode right is a bit more complicated. As a follow on from my pixel blog from a couple of weeks ago, the next thing to explain about images and print versus web is the way the colours work. There are various ways that computers use to identify colours for different purposes, which I am sure many of you have seen - and possibly found confusing - when working with software colour palettes. What with Hex values and Lab colour and pantones and the like, it can be hard to know what to choose. Well to keep it simple for the moment, lets just go back to our pixelated photographic image. Whatever palette you use to create your colours, there are two main file formats, one for viewing on screen, and one for printing with ink. If you know anything about theatre and light, you will know that when you shine a red, a green and a blue light together, it creates white. ( I am 99% sure of this - but not an expert), however, the following quote demonstrates the principle about the colours needed for any image that is to be portrayed via light - and that includes a computer screen and the internet.

This is something I frequently find myself saying to business owners. For me, it really is the bottom line, but why aren’t businesses thinking more about their own bottom line?

Now, if you’re a business owner reading this I probably know what you thinking… What’s in it for me? Well, looking after the health and wellbeing of your staff simply makes good commercial sense.

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“Blending the three primaries: Red, green, and blue, in washing fixtures such as the border, strip, or wide angle Par allows the light artist to create virtually every colour the eye can see through the magic of colour synthesis---as illustrated by the RGB pixels of any TV screen.”

And of course a digital photograph. And that is why all digital photographs are saved by default as RGB images.

(Red, Green Blue) So we are now left with the second colour option, if we need to print our photograph with ink, in a newspaper, on a business card, on a flyer, banner etc etc etc. To refer to the same language above, the primaries of print, which allow the printer to create virtually every colour . . . . are cyan, magenta, yellow and black. (otherwise known as CMYK - and just to be confusing the K is the black - which stands for Key. Incidentally, I also came across this free photo editing software on the same page. ( I am not endorsing it but it might be worth a look if you don’t have anything else.) http://www.nchsoftware.com/photoeditor Most of you will have some kind of home printer, and therefore will be familiar with the colour and black ink cartridges that you use. And this is exactly that principle.

And if you look closely in the margins of your daily newspaper, sometimes you can see the coloured blocks of the individual inks, that are there as a kind of proof that the inks are printing accurately. Now while your desktop printer can do a pretty good job whatever kind of file you throw at it, you will get a slightly better result if you convert your photos to CMYK. Although it will depend on the quality of your printer, the resolution you are printing at and how good your eyes are - so don’t sweat it for your holiday snapshots. However, if you are sending that top notch image to the printer, particularly the online automated printer - then you do need to convert your files to cmyk There is no guarantee that all photo editing software will be able to easily do this photoshop does it really easily, it is supposedly possible with gimp but you to download the right plug-in. The purpose of this blog was to explain the difference, but as every day is a school day, I seem to have learned that for quite a few people, this simple conversion, could be a very stressful and time consuming process. It really is a 30 second job for anyone with photoshop, so if you know someone, ask them. But I can provide a photo conversion service if you need that too. And like most designers and printers, I will convert your photos for free, whilst handling the rest of your design and print.

Thanks for reading Linda x

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BOOKSELLING AND THE THREAT OF ‘THE KINDLE’ ..

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Bookselling has , for the whole of its history up to the past few years, been about ‘the book’ ; the physical manifestation of words, paper and print that we are all familiar with.

But no longer is this the case , since the advent of the Kindle , and the access to books , magazines and all manner of documents via a computer , a laptop an iPad or a mobile phone . There is now a clear choice between , a) the printed word on paper , whether it be bound in hard or soft back covers , or formatted in a newspaper or a magazine , or b) the electronic / Internet format ; and the demographic of that ‘fault line’ forms a fairly stark crossroads at the intersection of the 0-late 30s generation and the 40 plus community. There are exceptions of course in both ‘camps’ , the most obvious being the prevalence of small children still reading the colourful and attractive ‘picture flats’ , but the majority of these are of course purchased for them by their parents , and particularly grandparents , it being I suspect their last experience of the tactile world of books .

It has become obvious to me from my experience of forty years of bookselling, and in particular the past few years at “Bookstore Brierlow Bar” that the

demise of bookshops is due to this fast accelerating situation. We have , in Buxton , the socially and culturally invigorating presence of hundreds of students at the University of Derby’s Buxton campus , situated in the Dome in the town itself , but , we rarely ( almost never ) see any of these students , or any teenagers or early ‘twenty somethings’ , in our bookshop at all ; a graphic illustration of my analysis . Our customer base is almost exclusively of the 40 to 80 year old generations , other than the ‘young families on holiday’ that we play host to in the school holidays and the tourist season .

If you are thinking that I am going to say that I hate Kindles and ‘new technology’ , as it is inevitably ‘eating away’ at my livelihood, then you will be wrong . I can clearly see the advantages of the flexibility that the technology allows , and that will inevitably lead to further exciting innovation. I , and other surviving booksellers, cannot ultimately fight that , all we can do is to be as inventive and innovative as we can be in order to survive for a few more years as , at best , retailers of ‘the historic book form’ in the company of ( in our particular case ) other products such as greeting cards , budget CDs , bird food and feeders , and some stationery items , whilst looking to develop a coffee shop / cafe

in the near future .

Many excellent independent booksellers have already gone the way of almost all record / CD retailers , and yet more are on an inexorable and rapidly accelerating downward decline , whilst we , due in no small part to our favoured out of town location and our large 5,000 square foot floor space (where we can still stock a much larger range and depth of titles than other booksellers , and at larger discounts too) are on a much more shallow, and containable , declining graph . In addition to the inclusion of a cafe, I see our long term survival in the guise of a ‘Book Museum’ , albeit one that sells the exhibits too . This profile , and our survival , will be assisted in no small part by the absence of competition from other book outlets as their numbers decline , as I foresee the time ( probably within five years ) when there will be no more than 2 or 3 independents , a few of the better antiquarian bookshops , W. H Smiths , and the supermarkets , still stocking books . The jury is still out on whether Waterstones will survive this ‘’cull.’

So , in essence , at the moment it is definitely a generational issue , and the inevitable conclusion of that is the shift from the book as the prime means of disseminating stories and information , to the Kindle

, the Internet and social media . Another serious problem for the book industry ( publishers as well as booksellers ) , has been the runaway success of Amazon as a means of distribution , effectively inserting itself between the bookseller and the customer by removing the necessity to travel to the ( ever more distant ) bookshop , and in many cases undercutting the ( full price ) bookseller on price .

The publisher has also suffered with the advent of Amazon , as they have with the supermarkets too , via the power of both ‘giants’ to demand much greater ‘margins’ on the supply of books , via their ability to negotiate ruthlessly on bulk purchasing .

Add in the apparent ability of Amazon to persuade the tax authorities to write off large chunks of their liability and it soon becomes ‘game over’ in their favour . The small independent bookseller has no such power to wield and therefore must become even more entrepreneurial and innovative to survive the even more difficult years to come .

Concentrating on one’s own situation and being positive is an essential strategy ; bemoaning the changing world of retailing and ‘giving in’ is a sure fire way to extinction !

David McPhie , “Bookstore Brierlow Bar” ..

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The ‘New Thinking’ that will impact on your health

Author, Health Expert and Life Coach, Donna Phillips, believes she can help shed, new light, on the way we go about improving our health.

Donna is the founder of New Thinking Publications Ltd, which produces, and runs health improvement publications and workshops on, Nutrition, Weight Management, Physical Activity, and Stress reduction.

A lecturer in sports studies with a background in professional sport and fitness, Donna decided to use her many years of experience to build her own company. She specialises in Nutrition, Fitness and Mindfulness to help others maximise improvement, with their overall health, and body image.

“As a child I was always fascinated by what people could make their body’s do,” she says. “Athletes and dancers were a constant source of wonderment. I was particularly interested in the mind-body link.

And yes, I know that makes me sound weird.” she laughs.

“My mum was a nurse.

She had loads of books on anatomy and physiology. I eventually ended up lecturing in that very subject. She had loads of nursing magazines. I didn’t always understand what I was reading but I loved them.

My mum then went on to do her degree, and that meant more books to read. Some of them were hard going, but I learnt a lot.

When I did my own studying, anything to do with anatomy and physiology or Nutrition, I seemed to understand effortlessly. I was quite fortunate in that I had some outstanding teachers. They worked in the industry that I wanted to get into, sport and fitness. I was so

pleased when I got to work in both. I still work in professional sport with The Leicester Riders Basketball Club.

As a child I took part in many sports. I wanted to be an athlete, but I sustained a foot injury, (ironically playing Basketball), which meant that I could no longer compete. I was completely distraught. That’s all I ever saw myself doing. Many years later I was introduced to gym fitness training. I trained as a Sports Therapist enabling me to become a Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer and Sports Injury specialist. After doing that for a few years, I was approached to teach Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Studies, Fitness and Nutrition,” she recounted.

After being made redundant, Donna now writes, teaches and runs workshops for her organisation, Hands-on Health.

“I wanted to do more than just give out information. I take people through the each step of the process. From A to B firstly, then to Z. The workshops focus on Stress Reduction or slimming and weight management. They show you how put together your own physical activity programme, design you own food diet plan, and how to be your own Stress Reduction Coach. You choose the way you want to factor these into your life.

The best thing about all this is it fits around your work and family life. It’s all-individual too. One size does not fit all. Especially when it comes to Nutrition.

In a way, I’m turning people into their own Personal Trainers, Nutritionists and Life Coaches.”

“It’s a very different set up to the conventional sliming club. The sessions are run as interactive workshops with no weekly

weigh ins or systems where food is associated with points, or colours. My system is aimed at long-term success using short-term goals. It’s working well so far We also have Men Only sessions.

Lately, in local and national media, a number of reports alert us to the rise of obesity in children, young people and our nation as a whole. Longer working hours mean less time to put into our health and fitness. That is despite the number of health initiatives and numerous gym memberships about us so far.

Longer working hours mean

people have less time to attend to their own health requirements “My programmes aim is to show you how you can ease it into your life using the time you have got to look great and feel better about yourself.”

That brings us to the other side of Donna’s business. Coaching and mentoring.

Donna specialises in Stress Reduction, incorporating Mindfulness.

“There are 4 things that I’ve been privileged to experiment with to help improve health so I know they work, I’ve proved it.

I’ve tried them on both others and myself. They are, Exercise, Nutrition and Mindfulness. The

fourth is Massage, (Sport & what they’ve set out to do. It Relaxation). transforms their lives. Knowing I was able to assist them for a Her coaching business focuses part of that process just makes on helping people achieve me enjoy what I do, even more. their goals. Whether that’s I wanted to build a business in health, work or family life that enriches people’s lives. I’ve or their individual personal still got a long way to go, but I’m development and achievement. on the right track.”

Donna helps people achieve a If you’d like more information work life balance, and assists on her work, or to contact them to work towards their Donna for an event, checkout ideal.

Donna’s debut publication, ‘Fat. It’s a State of Mind,’ is available “Skills I used in my teaching from Amazon priced £4.99. roles in fitness, sport and Otherwise: lecturing seemed to easily Website:www.donnaphillipsofficial. transfer across to this platform. com Twitter: @donnaphillipsAC@Hands There’s nothing better than OnHealth seeing someone achieve Email: donna@donnaphillips.co.uk

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Let’s face it, moving house can be one of the most stressful times of our lives, which is why more and people are choosing to remain where they are and improve their existing homes instead.

There are many advantages to this approach. For starters you don’t have to uproot your family, search for new schools and get used to a new location, with new neighbours and new challenges to face.

Also you can take the time to get your existing home

looking exactly the way you want it to look and, very often, the improvements you make can add to the value of your property…all very handy when the time to sell does come.

Before you start any improvement project it is sensible to take time to sit down and carefully consider exactly what you want to achieve, within what budget and within what timeframe. Remember that you don’t necessarily have to do everything you want all at once…you might consider a rolling program of improvements for example.

Maybe you need more space for a growing family in which case a loft conversion, extension or the addition of a modern, new conservatory are all things you might want to consider and can all be very attractive to wouldbe buyers down the line.

Loft conversions are an ideal way of gaining additional living space without dramatically altering the external appearance of your home. In addition it has been estimated that a loft conversion can add up to 20 per cent to the value of your home so it is little wonder that they are becoming increasingly

popular. Depending on what is needed, this could add an additional one or two rooms in your attic space.

A ground floor extension can really open up a whole world of possibilities such as creating more living space for a bigger kitchen, dining area or living room. While single storey extensions are the most common, a two-storey extension can create another bedroom or bathroom without the need to to into the loft.

A conservatory is an inexpensive way of adding extra living space but do ensure

that you include heating and blinds so that this extra space can be used all the year round.

Extending the home to remodel the kitchen means that you can not only get more space but also get the kitchen of your dreams. Again remember that a well-appointed modern fitted kitchen is one of the key areas that buyers will look for when it comes to time to sell.

Other common improvements include an extra toilet, bathroom, wet room or shower room and basement conversions are also worth considering, although these are more expensive and

time consuming than extending upwards or sideways.

Also when it comes to improving it does not mean that major work is always required.

Maybe you are totally happy with the size of your home but would welcome new doors or windows - maybe with double or triple glazing to ensure your home is more energy efficient.

New carpets, window blinds or a new paint job are also things which need to be undertaken from time to time and can all go towards making your existing property more comfortable and homely.

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I am a self employed Gas Safe and a guild of master chimney sweep engineer and i have been established since August 2008.

I previously worked for a small fireplace shop so have plenty of experience installing a wide range of gas, solid fuel and electric products.

I will install most types of fires, stoves and fireplaces.

I also fit cookers, gas runs, flue liners gas or solid flue, twin wall flue systems, chimney pots, and most types of domestic chimney sweeping.

Abuser who targeted two boys is jailed for five years

A man who sexually abused two boys has been jailed for five years.

Michael Crawford (69) of Barrett Street in Alvaston was given the jail term on June 19 after being convicted of three counts of sexual assault against the boys who were about 13 or 14, and six years old respectively, at the time they were abused.

The offences occurred almost thirty years ago in the Alvaston area and only came to light when the two victims came forward in adult life.

DC Jackie Vallack and DC Sean Lambert, who carried out the two year investigation, praised the bravery and determination of the two victims who came forward.

DC Lambert said: “It takes a great deal of courage to report these types of offences but I want to reassure victims that their allegations will be taken seriously and investigated. This case proves that successful prosecutions are possible and that the perpetrators of these crimes can be brought to justice.”

Crawford, pictured above right, was handed a Sexual Offender Prevention Order (SOPO) restricting him from having unsupervised contact with boys under 16 years of age and was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

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First Impressions Last.

Do you remember why you bought your house?

The light airy rooms, the feeling of space, the chance to put your own stamp on your home?

So would like to recreate those first impressions to your potential buyers, want to make your mark on your new home, or just want your trees to look like they did only a few years ago, And you “can’t see the house for the trees” then then call Paul for a free tree appraisal.

Why? Well we work to BS3998 and are Experts in Aesthetics.

What does this mean?

We understand trees and we know how to make them look good.

Crown reduction In British Standard:3998 Tree work recommendations (2010) a crown reduction is “an operation that results in an overall reduction in the height and/or spread of the crown (the foliage bearing portions) of a tree by means of a general shortening of twigs and/ or branches, whilst retaining the main framework of the crown”.

A crown reduction can also consist of a reduction of just the sides or of just the top of the crown of a tree. The reduction of the top of a tree would be used if a cherished tree was under power lines or where a view was desired.

The extent of reductions can vary based on species. Reductions of up to 50% of the foliage may sometimes be necessary.

The crown reduction of a tree, regardless of what shape is

required, can reduce the wind sail area that a tree has and reduce leverage exerted on it which can, in turn, reduce the likely-hood of the failure of branches and the crown. It will also reduce the drop zone that a tree has if failure of branches or of the whole tree were to occur. This could be a reason for keeping a favoured tree that was close to a building but exhibited a risk of failure.

We offer tree surveys which are transferable to new owner, and maintenance programs to spread cost of tree work, which include a Visual Tree Assessment for trees (conditions may apply). Those with maintenance program get priority service in the event of storm damage.

And because First Impressions Last, so do our relationships with our customers.

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Feature: The Happy Factory

Health in the workplace Do you know the main reasons why people go off sick?

Chronic back pain (includes sciatica, neck and shoulder pain) - 20% Stress - 8% Gastrointestinal complaints 7% Headache and migraine 2%1

Looking for high quality, legislation compliant, reasonably priced Occupational health services? Look no further. Contact Apollo today.

Apollo Health Solutions is an independent occupational health service provider based in Nottingham, located just 3 minutes’ drive from Junction 25 on the M1. We believe that people are the most important asset in a business. Apollo wants to work with you to look after your employees by providing high quality, cost effective occupational health services so that your employees remain healthy and engaged and add value to your business. All our assessments take the requirements of Equality act and relevant health and safety legislation into consideration.Apollo provides pre-placement assessments, health surveillance, medicals, sickness absence/ fitness to work assessments, medico-legal assessments, ill health retirement/ pension scheme assessments, executive and employee well-being programmes, Target SME programmes and many more occupational health services to all types of organisations ranging from SMEs to large single or

multiple site operations for both public and private sector organizations. All our health professionals adhere to the professional standards as laid down by their relevant professional organisations. We understand time is money for businesses. To minimise the cost of sickness absence, we offer appointments within 48 hours and send a report within 24 hours of assessment. Your occupational health need may range from a one off medical assessment to a tailor made occupational health service package. We endeavour to meet your needs to your highest satisfaction, as our objective is to become your preferred Occupational Health Services Provider.

We recognise that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) face a similar range of workplace hazards, need for mandatory checks and medicals to comply with various legislations and issues such as sickness absence like any large company, though the resources available are different. Hence, to support SMEs, Apollo Health has developed its ‘Target SME Programme’, which is carefully designed with the needs of an average SME in mind.

That’s a staggering percentage of sickness absence that could be fully preventable by being proactive and adopting a preventative approach. What’s more, when you consider the associated costs with employee sick leave, it’s vital you consider the health and well-being of your workforce. It is estimated that absenteeism due to sickness costs UK employers £29 billion per year2.

As a business, if you don’t look after the health of your employees, you may find your business folds due to stagnation. A happy employee leads to progression, growth and profit for your company.

If you make an investment, you want to see a good return so why not regard your employees - and yourself - with the same viewpoint?

A key problem stems from the fact that pain is not always so obliging as to occur at the point of injury. Your body adapts and compensates to avoid pain by creating imbalances elsewhere.

This may elicit a pain response in a seemingly unrelated area of your body.

A combination of techniques such as biomechanic screening, which tests a persons’ mobility and restrictions, together with a postural assessment can identify problems with musculoskeletal areas.

Stress, gastrointestinal complaints, headache and migraine may also be prevented by identifying the origination of stress or a nutritional imbalance.

To begin with, any therapy, whether it be physical or mental, is likely to be undoing poor coping strategies. Over time, changes eventually become permanent, although

a maintenance strategy is advised once every 2 - 3 months to prevent reoccurrences and reduce the risk of injury.

Body Logiq can offer biomechanic screening, muscle energy work, massage, counselling, nutrition advice and relaxation techniques all under one roof, with one therapist Karen Chappell. Karen is based in the Coalville area and can also visit your home or your work space.

1 Office for National Statistics – September 2013 2 Pricewaterhouse Coopers, 2013

Please contact Karen on

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Body Logiq – Tailored Solutions for Health & Pain Free Living

It’s great news that modern science can now deliver the benefits of a beautiful body without the pain of a 20 minute run every day or the tedium of a water and lettuce diet!

There is traditional liposuction, ‘Smart Lipo’ and now ‘Laser Lipo’. Traditional Liposuction involves surgery under general anaesthetic and has a recovery period of some 8 weeks. Smart Lipo involves some invasive surgery under local anaesthetic but Laser Lipo is non-invasive and requires no anaesthetic or recovery period.

Why Choose Body Slender Derbyshire Laser Lipo?

Quite simply, the Lipo Body Slender machine is the newest and most effective machine on the market.

Unlike our competitors, our machine is the only one on the market with 8 paddles. Each paddle has 9 lasers giving a total of 72 lasers plus a further 2 which go on the lymph nodes. This means that more than one area may be treated at a time, making the treatment faster and giving you results even quicker.

The Lipo Body Slender also has the biggest laser available on the market. The Class 3B laser targets the areas where you want to lose weight by penetrating the skin and coming into contact with fat cells (adipocytes cells) forming pores and causing them to sweat. This causes water, glycerol and fatty acids to move into the intestinal space beneath the fatty layer thus reducing the size of the fat cell. The fatty liquids are then removed through the venous system by the lymphatic system where they are processed in the same way as fatty foods that are digested.

7 Questions to Ask Before You Start Laser Lipo Treatment Another advantage of the Lipo Body Slender is that the paddles are not fixed in a belt and this enables the paddles to contour to the areas being treated far more effectively.

However, anyone contemplating any form of Lipo treatment should first investigate all options carefully

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with a qualified practitioner before undergoing any treatment. Therefore, this fact sheet is designed to give you the questions you should ask before starting a course of Laser Lipo. In particular you should satisfy yourself of the following:

Is the treatment totally painless?

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What is the recovery period of the treatment?

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Please feel free to contact Liz on 07841428204 to book your free consultation or to ask any more questions that you may have.

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COUNCIL’S PLAN TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF DERBYSHIRE

Tackling poverty, promoting healthy eating and exercise, drug and alcohol support and helping people to stop smoking are at the heart of new wideranging plans to develop services to improve and protect the health of Derbyshire residents.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet today (Tuesday 30 July) approved the ‘Public Health commissioned services 20132015’ report. The council took over responsibility for Public Health in April with a budget of £34m to commission services across the county including: Drug and alcohol misuse prevention, treatment and recovery Obesity and weight management services Prevention and the early identification of cancer

Healthcheck screening programme to identify people at high risk of heart disease Children’s health aged five to 19 - including the National Child Measurement programme Falls prevention Mental health promotion Sexual health services

The plan is based on a review of public health services carried out in April and as well as outlining the continuation of existing programmes and areas for development, also highlights recommended new projects.

These include: Improving the health of older people: Health improvement programmes for older people including better access to affordable warmth, a befriending scheme to support socially isolated residents and health and wellbeing programmes to support

independent living Making healthy choices easier: Breakfast Clubs at schools with a high number of pupils receiving free school meals to support learning, improve behaviour and boost health. The Heart of Derbyshire healthy eating campaign aiming to lower the salt and fat content of products bought from local food producers and control portion size in some takeaway businesses Tackling poverty: Programmes including helping people with health problems improve their chances of finding work, support with welfare rights assessment appeals and funding to support food banks.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dave Allen said: “This plan clearly sets out our main areas of work and our ideas to improve and protect the health of Derbyshire residents from birth and early years through

working life to old age.

“Over the first year our priority is to ensure that major services continue to be available to residents while also taking new opportunities to improve health and tackle health inequalities.

“While the health of Derbyshire residents is generally good, there is great inequality in terms of quality of life and life expectancy in some parts of the county and it’s an issue we’re committed to addressing.” Many existing programmes which have been identified as delivering a high level of health benefit to local people will continue including increased support for mums who want to breastfeed, greater access to falls prevention programmes for older and a focus on ensuring public health funds are shared fairly across the county to help tackle health inequalities.

Cancer Treatment Hair Loss Page 38. Issue 18 : Derbyshire Guardian.

Chemotherapy. Radiation therapy.

Hair loss (also called alopecia) is a potential side effect of chemotherapy and Not all chemotherapy causes radiation therapy. hair loss; your doctor or another member of your Hair loss may occur health care team can provide throughout the body, including more information about the head, face, arms, legs, which drugs are most likely underarms, and pubic area. to cause hair loss. When hair Hair may fall out entirely, loss does occur because of gradually, or in sections. In chemotherapy, it is usually some cases, hair will simply not immediate. Most of the become thin and sometimes time, hair begins to fall out unnoticeably it may become about two to three weeks after duller or dryer. Hair loss beginning chemotherapy and related to cancer treatment tends to increase one to two is usually temporary. In most months into treatment. cases, hair will grow back.

Radiation therapy only affects the hair that is located within the field of radiation. For example, if you are treated with radiation therapy to the pelvis, you could lose hair in the pubic area. Hair loss depends on the dose and method of radiation treatment.

Hair typically grows back in the area of radiation therapy after several months, although it may be thinner or of a different texture. When very high doses of radiation

are used to treat cancer, the hair may not grow back or it may grow back thinner in the area where radiation therapy was received.

Learning how to manage hair loss before, during, and after treatment occurs may help you better adjust to this side effect. For many people, hair loss because of cancer treatment is more than just a change in physical appearance. Losing your hair can be a psychologically and emotionally challenging experience that may affect your self-image and quality

of life. Talking about feelings related to losing your hair with a counsellor, someone with a similar experience, family member, or friend may also provide comfort. It may also be helpful to talk about potential hair loss with family and friends, especially children, before it occurs. If children know to expect changes in the physical appearance of someone they know and love, it helps reduce feelings of fear or anxiety.

After several hours of research we have come across a company called

Paxman Coolers Limited and a product designed and invented by them called the cooling cap, reading what is involved in cancer treatment and specifically “Hair Loss” this seems to be a fantastic way to improve these symptoms as well as improving your quality of life. Paxman have written a very short and brief editorial on their product below for you to read, if you have any questions regarding the treatment please get in touch with Paxman as they will be more than happy to help.

Royal Infirmary, Royal Derby Hospital, Nottingham University Hospital and North Staffordshire Hospital.

prepared for it. My key piece of advice is that you have to believe in the treatment. If you think it won’t work, chances are it won’t.

condition. I am eternally grateful for the Paxman cooler, which made my cancer journey just a little bit more bearable”

Hair loss as a result of chemotherapy is not inevitable.

Unfortunately it is still a common belief that chemotherapy treatment automatically means total hair loss.

loss is seen as a constant reminder of the disease and can cause negative changes in body image, decreased social activity, and altered interpersonal relationships.

These practical and emotional problems can result in a patient’s reluctance, even refusal, to accept treatment.

In fact this is not the case! As a family business borne out of our Chairman’s wife losing her hair whilst receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer, Paxman know first-hand that this is Whilst hair loss is a welloften devastating. documented side effect of many chemotherapy regimens Besides the initial diagnosis of often scalp cooling treatment cancer itself, hair loss continues can help to save a patients hair. to be the most traumatic and In keeping their hair individuals distressing psychological are able to choose who they tell side effect that many cancer about their illness as they are patients will experience. Hair able to maintain an outwardly

‘normal’ appearance whilst undergoing their chemotherapy treatment.

Patient care is at our heart and it is our goal to ensure that everyone, no matter where in the World, has the opportunity to maintain their dignity and normality by keeping their hair.

With over 1800 Paxman scalp cooling systems in use throughout the world Paxman are the preferred scalp cooling provider of major private hospitals, Healthcare at Home providers and NHS hospitals throughout the UK, with systems at Leicester

“For me, hair loss is the only Ask your nurse for further sign of being a breast cancer The cooler was so successful; information today. patient. Some of your hair my hairdresser said my hair will fall out. You have to be has never been in such good

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If you could change your life in a matter of hours...

...why wouldn’t you?

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses hypnosis to deliver psychotherapy interventions, such as CBT, Stragtegic Intervention and Solution Focus, to treat medical and psychological problems.

The purpose of hypnotherapy is to reprogramme patterns of behaviour within the mind, replacing negative and irrational thoughts and beliefs with ways of thinking that are positive, healthy and beneficial.

This enables you to overcome irrational fears and

phobias, eliminate negative thoughts and suppressed emotions, and to achieve goals you never thought possible.

Hypnosis involves the therapist working with you to induce a state of deep focused relaxation we call trance.

While you are in this relaxed state, the therapist suggests ideas, concepts and lifestyle adaptations to you.

These suggestions are a little like seeds which become firmly planted in the subconscious mind.

These seeds then grow to enable you to make life-enhancing changes.

How can Hypnotherapy help me?

Hypnotherapy and NLP can be used to treat many different conditions ranging from the mild to the extreme.

With Hypnotherapy you can: Boost your Confidence to meet new people, speak or perform in public, stand up for yourself, do well in exams or competitions, travel to new places, move on

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Cycle Scheme The UK Government’s tax-free bicycle buying scheme has proved to have wide ranging benefits, with more than 400,000 people having purchased bikes via Cycle to Work, and it’s proved to be a massive benefit to not only health, but also on the environment.

The scheme, launched in 2005, gets a ringing endorsement in the form of a foreword by Norman Baker, Liberal MP and Minister responsible for cycling. Looking to the future, he notes that a 50 percent increase in cycling would ‘unlock’ £1.3 billion of public funds that would otherwise have been spent on tackling congestion, pollution and health problems. As a form of exercise, cycling has a broad appeal. Toddlers, pensioners, the able-bodied or people with disabilities can all enjoy cycling if they have the right equipment. Cycling is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine because it’s also a form of transport. It saves you money, gets you fit and is good for the environment.

It’s a low-impact type of exercise, so it’s easier on your joints than running or other high-impact aerobic activities. But it still helps you get into shape. For example, someone who weighs 80kg (12st 9lb) will burn more than 650 calories with an hour’s riding, and tone their legs and bottom. If you ride up hills or off-road, you’ll also work your upper body. The best way to build your cardiovascular fitness on the bike is to ride for at least 150 minutes every week.

Which will be an easy target to reach if you’re cycling to and from work every day, or even a few days a week. There is a lot of focus these days on the problems with the environment. Cars are a major source of pollution that is contributing to the many problems we have relating to the environment today, especially in large cities and towns where a vast number of cars are driven by people commuting to work every day. Using a bike to commute to and from work can greatly re-

duce the amount of pollution and can be far less stressful than sitting in traffic for an hour or more each way. Studies have shown that on average, people can save up around 133,500 tonnes of CO2 a year – the emissions of a small city. With over 1,950 cycle scheme retailers nationwide and 51 located within the Derbyshire and Staffordshire area, there’s no excuse to not be a part of the only scheme that benefits your health, the environment AND your wallet!

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Labour Warns Young Jobseekers to either get training or risk losing their benefits.

Young jobseekers in Derbyshire are at risk of having their benefits cut under Labour Party proposals unless they take part in training courses to learn new skills.

The plan was unveiled by Labour leader Ed Miliband as the party says it wants to encourage a more skilled workforce should it get back into power at the next General Election. Under the plan, 18 to 21-year-olds will only get Jobseeker’s Allowance if they already have the necessary skills to get a job. Other changes will see higher rates of Jobseekers’ Allowance for people who have been in work for five years. Under the proposed changes, Labour would end entitlement to adult out-of-work benefits for 18-21 year old young people who hold no qualifications. Instead they will be able to claim a “youth allowance” only if they agree to undertake vocational training of AS level or equivalent. At the moment however, they are prevented by benefit rules from training while looking for work.

The new allowance is expected to be set at the same level of £57, which is currently given to under25s on Jobseeker’s Allowance.

This will not apply to those with a steady, comfortable family income of more than £42,000 a year so these people will not be entitled to the new allowance.

This policy is expected to affect about 5,000 young people in the Derbyshire and Staffordshire area. Mr Miliband also proposed a weekly increase in JSA from £72 to £100 for those who had been in work for the previous five years. His speech to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank has been seen as responding to critics who believe that Labour is too soft on welfare.

Mr Miliband said: “How many times have I heard people say: ‘for years and years, I paid in and then when the time came and I needed help I got nothing out?’ “Rewarding contribution is a key intuition of the British people but it is a principle that has been forgotten by governments of both parties. “We can’t succeed as a country with unskilled young

people going from benefits to low paid work and back again without proper skills because it doesn’t give business the productive workforce they need. And it costs the taxpayer billions of pounds in extra welfare spending and lower productivity. So we’re going

The Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

The Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is a new 14 to 19 academy opening in September 2014.

Housed in a purpose built facility within walking distance of The University of Nottingham, NUAST will provide specialist provision for students who wish to pursue a career in science, engineering and computer science.

A key element of NUAST’s curriculum is its links with industry partners. Toshiba, Rolls-Royce and Siemens are amongst the companies working with NUAST to pro-

vide industry experience and expertise.

Through these links, NUAST will provide its students with a range of qualifications and experiences that will support either a pathway into university or into employment.

Harkireet Sohel, principle designate of NUAST explains:

Nuast would welcome increased future funding in science and engineering education, to help support our work as we work to address the serious skills shortages in these areas.”

With the wealth of opportunities offered by NUAST, students will be well equipped to provide the science, computing and engineering fields with flexible, adaptable and innovative high quality employees.

“The world of employment is constantly changing.

The students who attend NUAST will have the knowledge and experience to develop successful careers in Mat Harnan the science and technology Head of Marketing & Comindustries. munications Torch Academy Gateway Trust

to change it.” Mr Miliband has already announced the party’s “jobs guarantee” scheme, under which a taxpayer-funded job will be offered to those young people aged 18 to 24 who have been out of work for a year. Under these plans, those who refuse

the jobs could lose their benefits.

However the Tories have branded Labour’s plans as “just a recipe for more spending on welfare, more borrowing - and more taxes to pay for it”. Conservative Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith dismissed

Labour’s proposal is a “massive unfunded commitment” and said that the problem of unemployment among young people was already being solved by his government’s apprenticeships, training and work experience programmes.

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Over £300,000 to help most disadvantaged three and four year olds in Derby Three and four year olds from low income families are to benefit from a new £50 million fund unveiled today helping to prevent them falling behind before they have even started school.

More than 1,000 children in Derby could benefit from the new Early Years Pupil Premium, worth over £300 per pupil. This means that Derby will receive over £300,000 in additional funding. The Early Years Pupil Premium is designed to narrow the attainment gap between young children from low-income families and their peers, setting them on the path to a more successful future. According to research, children from lowincome families are estimated to already be 19 months behind more advantaged peers when they start school. High quality early education can close this gap and improve results later on in life. The Early Years Pupil Premium aims to help nurseries raise the quality of their provision and today’s consultation will look at how best to make it work. Nurseries will have freedom to decide how to use the money to help three and four year olds learn and develop, for example, by employing more qualified staff or specialists in activities like speech and language to give an extra focus on basic skills.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: “Every child in Derby deserves the chance to fulfil their potential, and this extra funding is a boost to help our youngest children get on in life and succeed.“Boys and girls from poorer families have often already fallen nineteen months behind their better off classmates by the time they hang up their coat on the first day of school. Increasing their chances of success has got to be a top priority.”

communication by the age of five – this is not good enough.

“We expect nurseries across Derby, and the rest of England, will use this money to create more high quality nursery provision led by teachers.

“We know it’s a challenge to close the attainment gap later on but with the introduction of the Early Years Pupil Premium we hope it will prevent this gap from emerging in the first place.”

The Early Years Pupil Premium builds on the Pupil Premium, established in 2011, to transform the way we educate our children from low-income families. Its launch coincides with today’s Pupil Premium Awards ceremony, recognising the schools in England best at helping pupils from lowincome families through their effective and innovative use of the funding. The Deputy Prime Minister will congratulate the three winners at a ceremony in London, designed to promote the best ways of using the money so that other schools can follow their lead. Schools Minister David Laws added: “The Pupil Premium is about helping schools to help all pupils succeed – regardless of background.

“The new Early Years Pupil Premium will support 1,000 disadvantaged children in Derby helping to capture those children who need support at an early age. The aim is to bring them on a level playing field with their peers by the time they start school.

“We’re also celebrating the success of the Pupil Premium and I want to congratulate all of the schools and their inspiring staff nominated this year and encourage them to go even further for next year’s awards.”

The Early Years Pupil Premium is part of the Government’s programme of reforms to help children get ready to begin school, especially those who are from low-income families.

This includes:

More than 1,000 children set to benefit “Every child in Derby deserves the chance to fulfil their potential, and this extra funding is a boost to help our youngest children get on in life and succeed.“Boys and girls from poorer families have often already fallen nineteen months behind their better off classmates by the time they hang up their coat on the first day of school.

Increasing their chances of success has got to be a top priority.”

expanding the role that schools play in the early years; tougher inspection and accountability through a stronger Ofsted framework; improving the quality of staff entering the early years workforce by introducing Early Years Teachers; encouraging new providers into the market including through the introduction of childminder agencies.

For more information please call the DfE press office on 0207 340 8465 or 0207 783 8300.

Details on who is eligible for the Early Years Pupil Premium can be found in chapter four of the consultation.

Full details on the estimated number of pupils eligible for the Early Years Pupil Premium and the funding this will draw can be found on Education and Childcare page 30 of the consultation.

Minister Elizabeth Truss said: expanding 15 hours of free Award winners will be early education to 40 per announced at 10.30am on “Children from low income cent of two-year-olds; Wednesday 25th June. families are already behind their peers in language and

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New Green Deal Home Improvement Fund issues £2.6m to UK households during first week UK ministerial department the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), which works to ensure the UK has secure, clean, affordable energy supplies and promote international action to mitigate climate change, announced on Wednesday that over GBP2.6m has been issued through the New Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) in the first week of June, according to industry estimates.

The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) offers households in England and Wales up to GBP7600 cash back to offset the cost of having energy efficiency improvements made to their homes. Funding from the scheme has been available since the beginning of June 2014 and the DECC has already received 1,736 applications from householders planning to install energy efficiency measures such as solid wall insulation and new heating systems. Average annual bill savings from installing energy

efficiency measures in a threebed semi-detached house are estimated to be around GBP270, while savings from other measures such as upgrading a boiler can reduce a customer’s energy bill by about GBP100 annually.

Under the GDHIF, domestic energy customers can claim up to GBP1000 for installing two measures from an approved list and/ or up to GBP6000 for installing solid wall insulation. Customers are required to have their home improvements recommended on an eligible Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that is less than 24 months old, or a Green Deal Advice Report. Householders can also get up to GBP100 refunded for their Green Deal Assessment.

The new incentive scheme also entitles householders who carry out energy efficiency improvements on a property purchased in the 12 months prior to application to qualify for up to an additional GBP500.

In addition, private or social landlords can apply to the GDHIF for funding if they undertake to improve the property and are paying the costs themselves.

“I want as many people as possible to benefit from this unmissable offer. It won’t be around forever, so sign up now and get your home ready for the winter.”

The GDHIF is also expected to open up the market for smaller businesses in the energy efficiency sector, competing in new and innovative ways and providing further opportunities for jobs and growth.

“We really do advise you to take advantage”

Ed Davey, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, commented:

“We’ve changed the Green Deal to make it simpler and faster for people to make their homes more energy efficient – you could get up to GBP7600 back, straight into your bank account.

CGC Plumbing & Heating CGC Plumbing & Heating is a family-run business based in Pinxton on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border.

installers and are in a position to access funding for both the Affordable Warmth scheme and the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF.)

It specialises in the installation of high efficiency boilers, be it combination, conventional or system, from a straight swap, an upgrade or the design and installation of a complete new heating system.

The boilers being installing on the GDHIF cash-back scheme are the Ideal Logic Code Combi boilers which are amongst the most efficient on the market today.

Built on experience and reputation, everyone at CGC Plumbing & Heating prides themselves on offering a very personal and professional service from start to finish for each and every job.

A spokesman said:

“We are one of the few installation companies in the UK whom are accredited to fit Flue gas recovery units, along with gas condensing boilers to enable our customers to access the cash-back scheme.

With all domestic plumbing and heating needs catered for, they want their customers to be happy in the knowledge that they have had a great job done which not only meets their individual requirements but which does not break the bank either. Great service, reliability and extremely competitive pricing are all factors that they pride themselves on.

“Though partnership we can also access funding for glazing and for exterior and interior wall insulation, all of which are measures within the GDHIF program.

CGC Plumbing & Heating is an accredited Green Deal approved

“For those who qualify we can also access funding for cavity

and loft insulation. We also have an in-house Green Deal energy assessor, who carries out all necessary assessments required which means we can offer a complete in-house service for our customers.”

It is easy to see if you quality for cavity and loft insulation funding.

Simply search online for “CSCO postcode checker” and by simply entering your postcode you can quickly see whether or not you qualify for funding.

CGC Plumbing & Heating installs market leading products and offer a seven year parts and labour warranties on most boilers, subject to an annual service.

In addition all workmanship is fully insured and warrantied.

Boiler finance packages are also available.

If you’d like to book a survey or maybe just ask a few questions relating to the scheme then call Chris or one of the team on 01773 861848 / 01773 549340 or 07789173066 Alternatively email cgc.central_ heating@yahoo.co.uk or fill out an enquiry form at. www.cgcheating@yahoo.co.uk

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DJ Windows New Showroom Now Open

At DJ Windows Ltd the Suzanne explained: “We customer really does come pride ourselves in our quality. first.

Quality of the products we use and the quality of the service The family-run business we deliver. prides itself on its attention “We go out of our way to listen to detail and on ensuring to what our customers want that customers get exactly and we are always willing to what they need. This explains go that extra mile to ensure why most of their business they are satisfied with every is from word-of-mouth from detail. extremely satisfied customers “This is why we find the same or from repeat business from customers coming back time existing clients. and time again and many of The company has recently our new clients tell us they opened a new showroom have been recommended by at 1228 London Road, in existing customers.”

Alvaston, offering a range of Suzanne said a lot of people services including windows, were now willing to spend doors, conservatories and money on getting their fitted kitchens. existing homes exactly the Husband and wife team way they wanted them rather Dennis and Suzanne than facing the stressful Johnson have a long track process of moving home. record of putting their She said getting new widows customers first and taking and doors, modernising an the time to really give that existing kitchen or adding personal touch and expertise a conservatory were all which people really value. important decisions which the Dennis, who has 35 years team at DJ Windows were experience in the industry, only too happy to discuss with says it is the personal touch clients. that separates them from the competition. Salesman Chris For more information contact Wilkins also has 35 years 01332 753199 experience of dealing directly or with customers and there is 07502 262066. nothing he does not know about the business.

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We love seeing the creative ways in which retailers are planning to entice new custom!

Independent retailers are being urged to celebrate their individuality by holding a range of events and activities throughout July, when the Independent Retailer Month campaign will run for its fourth consecutive year. Independent Retailer Month aims to raise awareness of thousands of local businesses and increase footfall into town and village centres, helping retailers to stay open for business and to improve collaboration between retailers.

The campaign aims to impact the independent retail sector with fun activities and events to connect consumers and communities with local businesses, helping to engage their interest in and understanding of the benefits of shopping with local independent brands. Clare Rayner, the Retail Champion and founder of Independent Retailer Month, said: “As we enter our fourth consecutive year, we want consumers to understand the importance of their local businesses. Springboard Research for the British Retail Consortium found that high street footfall was down 26% from 2007–2013 during traditional hours, although notably revealed that there was growth in the evenings from 5.00pm to 8.00pm, and at the weekends. It’s really important that shoppers return to their local brands and see what small, independent businesses can offer. “Independent Retailer Month is an unfunded campaign and we don’t want retailers to damage their

margins with one-day discount events. Instead, we want a monthlong celebration of our independent retailers to reconnect communities with their local businesses and help create a change in consumer behaviour that will last well beyond the end of July.” Retailers are still being urged to join the campaign and plan activities and events to increase the footfall in their area.

All those taking part have access to a range of free, downloadable materials and resources, from window stickers to press kits, so that they can tell the local community how they will be celebrating their individuality this July. The tools can be accessed at www. independentretailermonth.co.uk/ resources/. Clare said, “There’s still time for independent retailers to get involved. Everything is on the Independent Retailer Month website to support participants and we’re welcoming free event listings for businesses to promote their plans. We love seeing the creative ways in which retailers are planning to entice new custom!”

One example of creative celebrations from Independent Retailer Month 2013 was Frugi Wholesale, which invited its stockists to hold a “Frugi Tee Party” during the campaign.

The party included children’s colouring competitions, where the winner’s design was manufactured by the wholesaler on to tee-shirts for the stockists to later sell. You can see Clare’s video introduction of the Frugi Tee Party here. She said, “Frugi Wholesale’s event last year is a great example of what retailers should be doing to increase

their footfall. We want Independent Retailer Month to be more about creating a fun experience for customers, showcasing unique products and great service.

Consumers should have a fantastic experience exploring their local businesses rather than the sameold, same-old of wandering supermarket aisles, trawling shopping centres or zombie-like online shopping!”

Thousands of independent retailers across the UK are expected to participate in this year’s activities. Retailers interested in taking part can keep up with news and updates by following www.twitter.com/IndieRetailUK on Twitter, by visiting the Facebook page at www.facebook.com

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What’s on at Catton Hall Walton-upon-Trent, South Derbyshire, on Saturday & Sunday August 30th & 31st.

New, for this year and organised by professionals Palladian Events, is an art, craft & design show, held in framed pavilions in the garden in front of the Hall.

Featuring over 50 designermakers of contemporary and traditional pieces, offering a large range of work including art, ceramics, glass, jewellery, leather, paper, textiles and through to wood. Many will be demonstrating their handmade skills, and alongside there are puppet shows for children of all ages and live music from Susan Valliant Speer with her jazz group. You can stroll in the gardens or visit Catton Hall, the present Hall being built in 1740, which has been in the same family for over 600 years, a glorious private estate owned by the Neilson family. A small charge being made to visit the Hall. Food is available from the professional caterers or bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds or by the river and soak up the atmosphere of this event which has a’ garden party’ feel. All this is included in one entry price of £3.50 per adult, whilst accompanied children under 16 are free. Parking is also free at the show which runs from 10am daily. With top end crafts to buy this is an event not to be missed. Further details from palladianevents.co.uk and the advert in the magazine.

Bakewell Green Festival : Celebrating Sustainable Living in the Peak District

A must for your diary is the Bakewell Green Festival which will be held on Saturday July 12th at the Bakewell Agricultural Centre. Entry is free.

There will be stalls selling local food and crafts: activities involving all the family from bird-box making to willow weaving: dance and music and poetry from local dancers, musicians and poets: short talks given by people passionate about their sustainable ideas: discussion with our

local MP on the politics of sustainability: demonstrations about renewable energy and energy saving: and farm animals showing their value to our local economy.

Festival team leader, Jeni Edwards, enthused “The way people work together in the Peak District and the tremendous support of the community for all sorts of local initiatives needs to be celebrated. More than a tourist destination, we are a place full of creative and vibrant characters. As the world’s economies creep

closer and closer to meltdown, it is the strength and attitudes of the people around us who know how to work with our environment, building up its resources rather than overusing them, which will show the way to the possibility of a green and pleasant future.”

A hard working team of local Quakers and other volunteers have spent the last year planning and developing this one-off event for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit www. bakewellgreenfestival.org or the facebook page.

Schools out

Forget the SAS protecting the country, desperate mums across the region are crying out for SHS – Summer Holiday Survival! If all you see ahead of you is six weeks of organising, placating, entertaining and fighting the British weather (rain is highly probable), then take a deep breath and relaaaaaaxxxx. The Derbyshire Guardian has pulled together all our favourite days out, parks, activities, museums to visit, freebies and much more to spark your imagination and theirs too all within our what’s on section.

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Important thoughts for new landlords.

A new landlord rang us up last week to enquire about what they should do about their father’s old house as he had gone into a nursing home and they wanted to prepare it for renting out.

This is something we are continuously being asked about and with the background of over 50 years of renting out our own houses and other people’s we are well able to answer it.

One of the first questions is invariably about how much rent will it achieve and this requires a visit to the house to decide the exact price

but a good guide can be found by looking on Rightmove for a similar house in the same area.

This particular gentleman also wanted to know if he should have landlord’s insurance and my advice was it depends on the market they will be targeting, the location of the house and the individual risk window of the house owner. It is very important that landlords insurance is not confused with contents insurance and buildings insurance, which are an absolute necessity for any rental property even if unfurnished as there will still be contents in the kitchen and

bathroom.

Whatever you decide to do about insurance don’t forget to tell your existing insurance company that you intend to let out your house as they will be add in some additional clauses like “not being empty for more than 30 days”. Whilst on the subject don’t forget to inform your mortgage company that you are going to rent it out.

Our conversation covered lots of different subjects and finally concluded at their property but just quickly, it is very important to decide quite early on if you are going to provide furnished or un-furnished

that owning your own property could actually work out cheaper than renting. Based on our calculations, people could save around £850 a year on monthly payments.

“These figures don’t even take into consideration the amount that people could save by owning a new build home, rather than renting a second hand property.

New build properties are much more energy efficient, meaning household bills will be lower which, in turn, could make people’s annual savings closer to £1,000.

“We wanted to release these figures to highlight the many misunderstandings people have with regards to buying their first home and encourage them that, actually, home ownership is much more achievable than you might think. The apartments at Ryecroft Rise are perfect for first time buyers too, boasting bright open living spaces, modern fixtures, designer kitchens and a lovely rear garden to enjoy the sun.”

Located in a two story building, each Harcourt property benefits from having its own front door, giving residents all the privacy of a house, whilst having the contemporary open-plan feel of a modern apartment. Purchasers also benefit from allocated parking, along with rear gardens

as standard which is incredibly rare for apartment-style homes.

All the two bedroom maisonettes at Ryecroft Rise have been designed with large windows in every room, creating bright living spaces particularly in the open plan living and dining area which has a part partition to a stylish and practical kitchen.

When complete, Ryecroft Rise will comprise 18 two, three and five bedroom homes, ranging from maisonettes to large detached homes. Already proving popular, six houses at Ryecroft Rise have been reserved from plan.

Ryecroft Rise is ideally located less than 10 minutes’ drive to the market town of Swadlincote, which offers over 130 retail outlets in addition to a weekly local market. The development also enjoys close proximity to the Peak District national park and boasts easy access to the M1, via the A511, or the M42 via the A444.

Those wishing to view the new show home at Ryecroft Rise are directed to visit the marketing suite, which is located on Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 7JJ and is open from 11am to 5pm Thursday to Monday, inclusive of the weekends. Alternatively, people can call 07809 336269, or

accommodation.

Furnished accommodation tends to attract longer term tenants, as they have to invest in moving their own furniture in whilst furnished property attracts shorter term tenants, who are able to move out overnight. For more information please get in touch with Blue i Properties on 01332 371661 as we can help with all the above questions and help promote and manage your property.

William Barron Blue i Properties June 8th 2014

Home ownership now more affordable than renting in Swadlincote

Home ownership in Swadlincote could cost as little as £82 a week when people buy a property using the government’s Help to Buy scheme.

Local housebuilder, Walton Homes has released the weekly mortgage repayment figures in a bid to encourage all those currently renting in the Swadlincote area to consider investing in their own property instead.

The figures are based on a two bedroom maisonette priced at £99,950 at Walton Homes, Ryecroft Rise development on Frederick Street in Woodville, near Swadlincote. Under Help to Buy, the apartment-style, Harcourt, property can be purchased for just 80% of the listed price (made up of a 75% mortgage and a 5% deposit), equating to £79,960. What’s more, the deposit needed to secure the property is as little as £4,997.50. Based on the above costs, the monthly mortgage repayment could be as little as £328.

Helen Rollason, sales manager at Walton Homes said: Many people believe they are stuck in renting because they will never be able to afford to own their own home, however these figures show

log onto www.waltonhomes.co.uk

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Taylor Wimpey Briars Chase visited by PM Erewash Parliamentary Candidate, Maggie Throup, and local MP, Jessica Lee, welcomed the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to a the Briar’s Chase housing development in Ilkeston, where they discussed the success of the Government’s flagship Help To Buy Scheme.

Speaking about the visit, Maggie Throup said:

“With new developments like Briars Chase and the Ilkeston train station which opens later on in the year, we are making great steps forward to securing Erewash’s future.”

Jessica Lee MP also commented further: “I was really pleased to welcome the Prime Minster to Ilkeston this morning. The housing development at Briar’s Chase has been a real success so far, particularly with the Help to Buy Scheme. The Scheme has enabled local people to get on the housing ladder near to their home and their roots.

Soon, when Ilkeston station opens, it will be just 15 minutes to commute to Nottingham. This makes Ilkeston an attractive place to set up home for those working and training in Nottingham or further afield.”

David Cameron was broadcast across the Country when the Prime Minister visited a new build development belonging to Taylor Wimpey East Midlands.

The Prime Minister was screened on Sky, BBC and ITV television bulletins after Mr Cameron chose to announce the success of his government’s Help to Buy scheme at Briars Chase in Ilkeston.

Mr Cameron was at the development to highlight the success of the Help to Buy equity loan scheme.

Help to Buy enables eligible first-time buyers and those with a property to sell to secure a Government loan for 20 per cent of their new home’s full price – so they only need a 75 per cent loan-to-value

mortgage and a 5 per cent deposit. Since its launch in 2013, 40 per cent of purchasers at Briars Chase have used Help to Buy to buy a home there.

While there the PM took time out to ask a young apprentice for his views on Help To Buy, Ryan says: “Help to Buy has really helped people to get on to the property ladder, and it’s been particularly good for young first-time buyers. I am actually going to look into Help to Buy as I would like to buy my own home sometime in the future.”

Ryan’s two-year apprenticeship comes to an end this summer and has been offered a position as a newly qualified joiner by a sub-contractor. He adds: “I’ve really enjoyed my apprenticeship. I think it’s the best way to learn a trade and I’m very pleased to have a permanent job at the end of it.”

Dominic Harman, managing director for Taylor Wimpey East Midlands, says: “I started my career in house building in the same way as Ryan and had some fantastic experiences but I never got the chance to meet the PM!”

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This Months Car Reviews

By Syd Taylor.

Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux.

A young computer buff assured me that somewhere, hidden from public view, lurks an algorithm which proves beyond doubt that no other car in the world beats the Volvo at being a Volvo.

good sense reliable motoring.

It’s a ‘safe as houses,’ surefire bet for big-hearted motoring beatitude. Redolent of Swedish good sense and tough as timber forest hardiness, the illustrious marque has negotiated Chinese ownership As a brand name it’s up there only to emerge all the stronger. with the best, conveying as it Indeed - dare I say it - all the does, an abiding impression of more exciting. Now there’s

something you didn’t expect to hear: a roadtester getting all in a tizzy about a bit of Swedish tin - although elephant hide in combination with carbon fibre might be a more appropriate comparison, for here is a motor fit for almost any purpose on the planet. You can tour the pine forests or bowl along the boulevard with equal ease

Hyundai Santa Fe. If you’re on the trail for SUV serendipity you just might want to say ‘Hi’ to the Hyundai Santa Fe which was voted the best large SUV in 2013.

It’s a sleek and appealing ‘whip crack away’ seven seater from Korea with indomitable presence that’s practical, classy and well equipped inside and outside and carries a proper five year, unlimited mileage, warranty.

Since its entry into this highly competitive market, competitors have quaked.

And with good reason, for you’d be hard-pressed to match its ‘bangs for bucks’ that Hyundai make it their business to deliver. At £32,375, the Premium spec.7 seat 2.2 CRDi six speed automatic with ‘on demand’ four-wheel drive is up there with the best for much less and it’s top quality too.

We all know that the appeal of the SUV is dependent on ultra practicality and versatility.

You can go anywhere with anyone in any weather and virtually on any highway short of the Rocky Mountains in one of these because this is no ‘soft-roader’.

There’s acres of room for five and their luggage and if you flip up the other two seats from the boot floor, there’s still room for luggage. Put all seats down and you have a veritable pantechnicon.

The name given to this model is redolent of adventurous treks ‘Out West’ but for the British market Hyundai have made subtle and clever adaptions.

UK models are chassis tuned to the unique demands of our great British roads.

A cynic might claim, therefore, that this SUV is ‘pothole perfect’ and capable of undertaking journeys without terminal damage to the chassis. A positive thinking person like your correspondent relishes the good roadholding, the tautness behind the wheel and the effortless ‘red-carpeting’ of rough highways. In a Santa Fe you might be forgiven for thinking that the Minister of Transport had - in a fit of the vapours - lavished untold fortunes on our roads.

Unfortunately this is not so: merely a consequence of the Santa Fe’s impressive road manners. The chassis certainly betrays no load carrying imperfections. Driving along

it feels as smooth as silk with a ride as supple as a Spanish señorita. For a big car it’s so easy to drive.

The torquey 2.2, 194 bhp diesel offers lovely smooth and linear performance, taking you to near 120 mph and yet you don’t struggle to get the claimed 41.5 mpg combined.

With indomitable presence and sculptural purposefulness the Santa Fe delivers like a galloping Pony Express. If you’re in the market for a bighearted hunk of a car that won’t take a massive chunk out of your earnings, here is utility value that’s worth flagging up: and never has practicality felt so luxurious. You could carry the Queen of Sheba and guarantee not to spill her sherbet in one of these - and it’s also a fairway to carry a gaggle of golfers on their way to the eighteenth.

and impressive aplomb. Its antecedent is, of course, that legendary Volvo estate we all know, but it’s best to abandon any ‘Lovejoy’ connotations, for the joy of ownership of this V70 brings with it timeless virtues of solidity, sustainability, peerless economy and - get this - sporty zest! Yes, it’s a nifty automobile that is more than capable of giving the ‘hot hatch’ brigade a nasty surprise with its taut and responsive handling in ‘sport’ mode. The new low polluting (117gm/ km) 181bhp 2.0 litre diesel really is a ‘wonder engine’ and combined with the eight speed Geartronic Drive E power train, propels this lovely load carrier to nearly 140 mph - and yet

you’ll easily get over 50mpg if you use ‘eco’ mode. (So why buy a hybrid?). Things change if you drive like a demon but you’ll surely always get around 50 mpg. My first glimpse of the new white V70 had something of the quality of an epiphany. In plain language it’s a car that has the ‘Wow!’ factor with its sleek and subtle contours. A passing neighbour remarked “That’s never a Volvo is it? “It sure is” I replied “And as saintly a carriage you’ll see this side of Simon’s temple”. I think I lost him there. A combination of all factors makes the driver think he’s at the wheel of a smaller vehicle - but reality is huge cargo capacity, top luxury and great versatility. It’s

a cracking car that certainly attracts posses of admirers.

At £46,315 (The price without ‘extras’ is £34,720) with all the options like the £1900 ‘driver support pack’, the £1000 ‘Inscription’ paint, the £750 security pack and more, it’s not the cheapest - but then when did quality ever come cheap? And quality resides not just in the engineering - sublime as it is - but in the attention to detail that makes it unrivaled in its class. As I said at the beginning, noone does Volvo like Volvo, as traditional virtues exude from every pore of its aristocratic DNA. You’d need an elk of a good car to beat this one.

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Peugeot 508 SW Allure Blue HDi 150 Selecting the perfect car for todays multipurpose lifestyles can feel like wrestling with the demons of the swamp.

The minute you think you’re on firm ground, icy hands are reaching up and clutching at your ankles. Solid terrain is giving way to boggy uncertainty. Oh! For a saviour with a magic wand.

Sweeping along to the rescue of hard-pressed would be purchasers who want the perfect car for their needs, the new Peugeot 508 SW is a salutary reminder that quite often the best solutions are the ones overlooked in the mad rush for novelty. I suspect this is all about to change, for the virtues of the traditional estate car are beginning to re-emerge as family and fleet buyers alike realise exactly how good a well designed and constructed estate car can be. And the 508 SW is certainly just that. It’s as well made, stylish, luxurious and spacious as any of those so called ‘premium’ rivals costing half as much again as the £27,145 for this top spec Allure variant.

What else can offer such room, such enviable economy from the 150bhp 2.0 litre diesel engine that powers you to 130mph if you want and yet returns an easy 60 plus mpg on a run (Peugeot say

67.3 combined) - all wrapped in a smooth and slippery aerodynamic skin that shows catwalk style.

For a while it looked as if the market was favouring novel concepts that promised more than they delivered. With a traditional estate or station wagon the reverse is the case.

But it’s too dashing to be mistaken for a utility vehicle and too composed to be taken for a flighty stab at showiness.

Few cars are this good for the price.

Slipping inside, the cabin almost feels opulent. Certainly it’s a surprisingly wellappointed airy and roomy space. There’s all the ‘hitec’ that you get these days including a most useful headup display and a not so useful parking brake that ‘thinks for itself’ - taking control out of the drivers hands.

Beloved by many, this sort of jiggery pokery is everywhere nowadays - but readers must remember that your aged correspondent still favours the starting handle and is only just getting used to ‘blow-up’ tyres.

Once underway the diesel engine is quiet, smooth and effortlessly alert to ones driving needs and is matched to a lovely six speed gearbox. At speed it hums along. In traffic it performs the slow street shuffle with stately aplomb.

You quickly forget the ‘estate’

nomenclature because this is a manoeuvrable, comfortable, solid and reassuring steed of gold with a pearly twinkle in its stylish eye.

The ride keeps you cosseted yet firmly attached to the tarmac with no vices whatsoever: I relished its sumptuous solidity and the good driving experience in this master of all trades that will appeal to families and fleet buyers alike.

A passenger well known for her SUV advocacy commented that she might be a convert. “ It makes a change to have so much room without any bulkiness - and it does attract the right sort of attention” she said.

“What might that be?” I asked “Looks that are free from malice and hostility” she replied. “ Good Lord! Where do you do your motoring? In the land of dictionaries?”

“Don’t be silly” she retorted.

“You know what I mean.”

I crave the readers indulgence as I’m not sure I do - but as regards the meaning of the new 508 SW Blue HDi 150, nothing is clearer. It certainly exerts a pugilistic advantage over rivals. And as for those demons of the swamp, the Peugeot rides high and dry over the muddy waters. If you want to sing the blues - don’t get a Blue Diesel.

FORD Transit van Connect Econetic 1.6 TDCi 5 Speed Manual LWB

The urban jungle of congested roads can be a real nightmare for the delivery driver about his business. It’s impossible to deny that it can be a Darwinian struggle for survival on those potholed

mean streets. A driver needs a trusty workhorse to get through the day - a cut-price nag with wheezy lungs and unsteady feet has no place in the wish list of those worldly wise cavaliers of determined

delivery. They want and deserve the best - and still, after the passage of time, there is only one brand that will definitely deliver confidence.

You know the name I mean.

You only have to whisper it:

say it softly; say it loud. No matter how you say it, you say it proud. The new Transit at once transforms doubt. Here is surefire quality wrapped in the best package money can buy. So - sure - a Transit is a workhorse but we’re talking about a pedigree one here. And with all things of quality, its benefits far exceed expectations.

From the utilitarian point of view a van must pack as big a load as possible into a carrier that packs an economy punch.

The £15,821 plus VAT, long wheelbase version offers 4.4 cubic metres of load space.

Access is through wideopening rear doors or a side door and the payload is 1000 kgs. Punch is from a 1.6 diesel in the variant tested (there’s a choice of engines) and is 95PS. A claim is made of 68.9mpg overall - but you get near 60mpg if you’re careful. And its breath is fresh too, emitting CO2 at 108 g/km.

Sensible and roomy in the cabin, you’d never know you were in a van unless you looked over your shoulder.

There’s armchair comfort on what is not so much a seat as a supportive chum. Once you’re sitting comfortably you appreciate the excellent ergonomics, plenty of stowage space and the refinement.

On the move I was impressed

by an encouraging lack of noise. Remarkably rattle free and roll-controlled, you can shakedown this Transit in any number of ways and it still comes up trumps. For those who like listening to a Brahms lullaby while tackling the M25 this is the van for you in todays roaring world.

Through a subtle combination of double springing and sound deadening, Ford have well and truly slain the dragon of booming interiors.

In devising such a userfriendly combination of crusading standards, the new Transit represents the offspring of ‘honest John and Judy’ thinking. Ford leave gimmicks

to their inferiors. Everything is thought through and trusty as a faithful retriever. I found it so good to drive that I fancied it as my main vehicle a day-to-day van for those not vanquished by pessimism.

On twisty roads it turns in like a Tartar, gripping like a limpet to convey the impression of a compact roadster rather than a robust conveyor of commercial need. To coin a phrase, Ford, like Vulcan, has forged a fine van: one that has rivals limping lamely behind.

But the one thing the Transit is not is transitory. It’s here for all time - and we have Ford to thank for that.

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And now for something completely different: well, for me anyway.

Honda’s new and much improved NC750S was designed to be a new style of fun but userfriendly form of two wheeler with the option of a high-tech automatic gearbox. And it certainly adds a new dimension to motorcycling.

If you have any preconceptions about auto gearboxes based on the traditional continuously variable transmissions (CVT) used on small scooters then forget it.

Honda’s DCT system much more responsive, quicker and more efficient. It’s an electronicallycontrolled dual clutch system very similar to the ‘DSG’ used in Audis, VWs and some high performance sports cars.

It was first revealed about four years or so ago as an option on the big VFR1200 and the NC700, and that now fitted to the NC750 is effectively the second generation, mated in this case to a bike with more power and torque than its predecessor.

This was the first time that I had ridden a bike with this system and found it something of a revelation. It is almost, if not impossible, to stall, it’s silky smooth and snatch-free at low speeds and one of the easiest bikes I’ve ever ridden.

Add to that its light weight, low centre of gravity and excellent balance, and it’s ideal for town traffic as well as rewarding on the open road, too.

It wasn’t built for sports bike performance, with a modest 54bhp from its 750cc twin cylinder engine. But that is 75cc larger than its NC750 predecessor and therefore comes with a useful extra helping of power and torque for surprisingly peppy performance.

The NC750S is an adventure style machine with a particularly comfortable saddle and upright riding position, providing comfort and an excellent view ahead.

If you don’t fancy the styling Honda has used the same underpinnings for the Integra – a big scooter – or the trailee styled 750X. There’s a lot of innovative design involved, particularly in making the 750cc twin one of the lightest engines of its kind. It’s also fitted with balancer shafts which very successfully smooth out vibrations.

Once on the move I couldn’t actually hear the engine above the wind in my helmet (the flip front kind which is, admittedly, notoriously noisy). That’s a shame since while pulling away the slow ‘thump thump’ of a big twin was pleasantly nostalgic for those of us around in the sixties.

The Honda also differs from most competitors in that it has a ‘boot’. The fuel tank is under the seat, and what appears to be a tank in front of the saddle is in fact a lockable cargo space big enough to take a full-face helmet.

On the auto version, manual or auto gearchange mode is selected with a trigger switch on the right hand grip, while a thumb switch selects neutral, drive or sport modes.

With your left hand (which, of course, has no clutch to worry about) you use either a finger or thumb for manual up or down changes. To be honest, I didn’t bother much as for a riding style which goes with this kind of bike the auto mode is perfectly suited.

For the die-hards amongst us, a foot pedal for manual gearchanging is an optional extra.

In Drive mode the electronics get you into top (sixth) gear as soon as possible – usually under 40mph and will hold you there as long as it can.

I found it the best choice around town and on the motorway, and it would no doubt reduce the risk of spinning up the back tyre in the wet.

There is the equivalent of a ‘kick down’ for overtaking. Give the throttle a determined twist of the wrist and the electronics interpret your intentions, changing down one or two gears probably as quickly as most riders for a burst of acceleration.

Or you could just press the ‘down’ button a couple of times, of course.

Gear shifting is seamless at any speed: on the way up or down you’re more likely to hear the solid clunk as a new cog engages than to feel it,

adding to the bike’s characteristic smoothness.

In Sport mode the gearbox hangs on to the lower gears for longer and to higher revs - you usually need to pass 60mph to get top for example - to make more of the Honda’s performance potential.

I found it better than ‘drive’ for more challenging, twisty roads as it also changes down more readily, giving you more engine braking while setting up for a bend or roundabout. And more flexible drive and acceleration out the other side, naturally.

Drive mode is obviously the economical option, with a remarkable 81.6mpg average claimed for the NC750S. That’s Honda’s figure but I don’t doubt its accuracy. I chose some of the most challenging b-roads I know on the Welsh borders for the test ride, and even in Sport mode still averaged over 74mpg.

The bike’s low centre of gravity and excellent frame make it a nimble, really ‘flickable’ machine, unlike some of the bigger, heavier enduro machines, which really flattered my riding style.

The NC750 has only one, instead of the usual two, discs at the front but braking is nevertheless well up to stopping a machine of this weight and performance potential convincingly.

As a ‘naked’ bike, you save on the extra costs involved in buying and owning a fully faired

machine. But the small windscreen and the aerodynamic front end combine to effectively channel the rush of air around the rider, substantially limiting buffeting and wind pressure even to the helmet.

This NC750 was launched a couple of months ago, with a bigger, more powerful – and smoother - engine, taller gearing and an improved automatic option, if you can afford the extra £600 and go down that route.

It probably won’t appeal to the sports bike enthusiast, but with its user-friendly nature and economy, particularly around town, it may well tempt a few commuters out of their cars and on to two wheels.

It could save you a bit more than money too. I well remember one trip along the A5 on a busy Friday afternoon from Hinckley to Codsall, near Wolverhampton. It isn’t that far, but a colleague who set off on his bike at the same time as I did in the car had got home and had his tea before I caught up!

This new Honda, with its excellent manners in traffic and nimble nature, is the ideal tool for beating traffic.

It also showed it had plenty of performance for a trip along the byways of rural Wales, and a lot more relaxing than some of the other options.

Honda NC750S At a glance

Engine: Fuel injected 745cc parallel twin with 54bhp and 68Nm of torque. Six speed gearbox, chain final drive.

Economy: 81.6mpg (Drive mode). Fuel tank 14.1 litres.

Seat height: 830mm. Weight 219kgs (manual transmission), 229kgs (DCT).

Tyres: 120/70ZR 17 (front), 160/60ZR 17 (rear).

Brakes: 320mm single disc with two piston caliper (front); 240mm disc with single piston caliper (rear). Two channel ABS. Price: £6,299 (manual transmission) £6,899 (DCT).

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Kusadasi Golf, Turkey Kusadasi Golf and Spa resort located in Aydin, Turkey is a golfer’s dream. Featuring a family centre, a relaxing spa and it’s very own nature retreat, Kusadasi is the perfect holiday resort whether you’re looking for a family holiday, a romantic getaway or a fun-filled adventure holiday with a group of friends, Kusadasi can cater for all of your needs.

The resort’s outdoor swimming pools, plus indoor heated and children’s pools and aqua park keep everyone happy, whether you’re simply lounging peacefully by the poolside or getting your splash on! With an abundance of facilities including tennis, volleyball, minigolf, a games room and more, it is guaranteed that you’ll never be stuck for something to do at Kusadasi Golf Resort!

If you still find yourself with spare energy after all of that, don’t worry! because Kusadasi also has an on-site fully-equipped gym and multi-purpose exercise room.

Children can let off steam in the nearby playground, older siblings head for the games room or internet area, whilst those looking to de-stress and detox are able to

levels of golf enthusiasts.

From the resort, it’s just a short ride to a beautiful plain of beaches and Beach Clubs where you can sunbathe, eat, drink, relax and Meanwhile, golfers are free to make friends with other friendly stroll over to the 18-hole, par 72 guests. golf course. With its panoramic views and a superb clubhouse Wherever you go, both on resort offering excellent bar & restaurant and off, you will experience the facilities whether you play golf or exceptional warmth of Turkish not, this golf course is suitable hospitality and smiling, friendly for players of all levels, offering faces everywhere. a fun but challenging game for all make a getaway to the luxurious spa centre with its Turkish baths, sauna, steam room and massage and beauty salon.

Terre Blanche Golf Club The Terre Blanche Golf Club is amongst one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the world.

Their two 18 hole championship courses were designed by Dave Thomas and were inspired by the natural beauty of the surroundings they were built on.

Both courses blend perfectly into the landscape, giving you a great feeling of freedom and tranquillity.

Their natural beauty and brilliant maintenance will leave you speechless.

The courses are integrated at the heart of a preserved location and provides golfers a paradise which links performance and pleasure of the game into an exquisite environment.

The Le Riou course offers superb views over the Provençal villages.

The 18-hole course is 6567 yards long and features steep fairways and elaborate greens.

This course requires a large variety of strokes so you will need a strong and experienced game strategy if you are to make par.

The course is limited to members and their guests and also clients of the hotel.

The course is also the venue for an Open of the Ladies European Tour Access Series - The Terre Blanch Ladies Open.

The Chateau course is 7235 yards long and is the most demanding of the two courses.

The bunkers and greens enable players to experience the true playing conditions of a championship course. The

course is highlighted by its fantastic water features.

The course is ranked Number 14 in Continental Europe by Golf

World and with it’s beautiful hill spaces accessible to golfers with a handicap of under 35, it’s easy to see why.

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Berkhamsted Golf Playing golf on Berkhamsted began in the 1880’s and with the Club being established in 1890, Berkhamsted has a fair claim to being Hertfordshire’s oldest golf club.

The good, solid reputation of the club is based upon the unique natural location and surroundings of the course, with no man-made hazards and an abundance of naturally grown trees and plants, Berkhamsted is quite the paradise. The course is perfectly tended and manicured by the team of experienced green staff, some of whom have been serving the club since it was founded. Attracting some of the very best golfers, the course offers a fun and challenging test for golfers of all abilities with its strategically placed bunkers and the natural terrain of the course.

The club also has a thriving social scene in which you can liaise amongst golf enthusiasts and players alike. The social scene is the heart of the recently built Clubhouse, providing a relaxed setting in which to enjoy a drink or a snack whilst enjoying lovely views over the course and surrounding area. The restaurant can seat up to 120 people and there is also an extensive dance floor. Berhamsted can also accommodate private functions, including wedding receptions throughout the year at very competitive rates. The large screen surround sound video projection system in the

Cubhouse provides viewing for films, TV sporting events and laptop presentations.

The Bar also has a HD TV, which screens Sky Sports HD channels.

The hospitality of Berkhamsted’s friendly and helpful staff will leave you feeling like a royal as you enjoy your stay at one of the best Golf Clubs in Hertfordshire.

Villa D’esta Golf Club The Villa D’este Golf Club was built on the Como hills in 1926, dominating the lake of Montorfano within the perimeter of more than 30,000 pine trees, chestnut trees and birch trees, incomprehensible and beautiful natural surroundings.

Villa D’esta is truly a paradise that is one of the most renowned favourites of many world-class golfers.

In the “gold book” of the club, there are an abundance of prestigious signatures ranging from King Leopold of Belgium to Bing Crosby.

The eighteen-hole course is fully equip with strategically placed bunkers and varied terrain,the greens are perfectly manicured making the course a haven for amateurs and professionals alike, providing a fun yet challenging game for players of all skill levels.

If you love fitness and jogging you cannot miss the jogging trail that winds through the park of Villa d’Este. Along the way you will find 15 stopping places where you a sign suggests some exercises. The starting point is at the Mosaic. Along the 0.3 mile path you will be surrounded by nature and be astonished by the stunning view as well as by a series of fortresses and towers.

There are an abundance of other activites you can take par in during your stay as Villa D’este also features a Tennis Centre,

offering you a choice of 8 Full sized courts, Water skiing on the beautiful lake Como, Sailing in the fresh winds of the area, Canoeing which is a great way to see the sights from the lake, A squash court and even an indoor,

top of the range golfing simulator.

Whatever you chose to do during your stay at Villa D’esta, you are always guaranteed to have the time of your life and be treated like royalty by the highly trained and helpful members of the staff.

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Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament, is upon us again. This prestigious event dates all the way back to 1877 and it is now firmly established as one of the world’s greatest sporting fixtures.

It is held at the All England Club in London and is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments which are also known as the Majors. The other Majors events, as every true tennis fan will know, are the Australian Open, the French Open (Roland Garros) and the US Open.

What may surprise some people though is since the Australian Open shifted to hard court in 1988, Wimbledon is now the only Major still played on grass courts.

Grass was the game’s original surface, and this is where the game’s original name of “lawn tennis” came from.

Taking place over two weeks

every Summer, Wimbledon has five major, junior, and invitational events each year and it culminates with the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Singles Final, scheduled for the second Saturday and Sunday respectively.

During World War II, a bomb ripped through the Centre Court at the All England Club and 1,200 seats were lost. Play finally resumed in 1946 but it wasn’t until 1949 that the area was back in top shape.

There are currently 20 grass courts available for play at the Wimbledon complex. The Number 1 Court now comes complete with large fans at either end to dry out the court in case of rain. There are also five red shale courts, four clay courts, and five indoor courts for club members.

In 1985, 17-year-old Boris Becker accomplished three feats: he became the youngest male singles champion, the first

German champion and the first unseeded champion.

A lot more money is also being played for these days. The 2014 prize purse for the men’s and women’s singles winners is £1,760,000, up by around ten per cent on last year. Compare this to back in 1968, the year of the first “open” championships, where the prize money was £2,000 for the male champion and £750 for the female champion.

The players at Wimbledon are, quite naturally, at the top of their game. The records for fastest serve are Taylor Dent, who reached a speed of 148 mph in 2010 and Venus Williams with 129 mph in 2008.

Best sellers at the Wimbledon shop include yellow mini tennis ball keyrings. in 2013 and Championship towels while last year the top-selling drinks were tea and coffee, with 300,000 sold.

Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club serves up an opportunity for all to participate in the game as Wimbledon fortnight begins.

On a national level the LTA are running a series of Great British Tennis Weekends to attract more people to play tennis.

In Chesterfield we will be running 2 open days 22nd June and 13th July in a bid to encourage players of all ages and abilities to play tennis.

Although media attention focuses on the Wimbledon fortnight beginning on Monday, tennis is a year round sport and is something you can get involved in as an individual, with a friend or as a family.

Come along to one of the 2 open days at Chesterfield Tennis Club, Hawksley Avenue, Newbold S40 4TW and receive free coaching for Adults and Juniors between 1.30 and 4.30pm.

Gone are the days of the “stuffy all white” image of the game, Chesterfield Tennis Club is a friendly club and we welcome new members.

We cater for a wide variety of standards and tennis can be played almost from the cradle to the grave. We have social and competitive tennis as well as a full coaching programme.

Non- members are welcome on a pay and play basis. Please come along and play on our courts for free on the open days 1pm till 5pm and take advantage of the discounted offers on membership and junior summer holiday camps.

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CURC Tennis Club

With its great facilities CURC is the perfect place for all tennis players.

With a membership that ranges from pro players who have held world rankings to a group of retired ladies who enjoy a spot of doubles and all in-between, the courts of CURC can accommodate all. The great community feel that unites all these different types of players is something CURC prides itself on.

With coaching, league tennis, junior LTA tournaments, social tennis and open days there is always something going on and things for members to get involved in.

The next big day at CURC is the ‘Strawberries and Cream’ day on June 29th starting at 1pm until dark, where the club is open to members and non members alike to use the courts and enjoy some strawberries and cream.

It is on the middle Sunday of Wimbledon where there is no play so the perfect day to get out that racket and emulate Murray and Serena, or at least try!”

Derbyshire Tennis Centre Derbyshire Tennis Centre offers a variety of indoor and outdoor courts.

The outdoor courts feature floodlights, allowing you to play late into the evening.

Alternatively, you could use one of the fully sized indoor courts when the weather is bad, for example. The centre also offers coaching sessions for players of all ages and skill levels, with fully qualified, helpful and friendly coaches teaching you to up your game.For the younger tennis player, Derbyshire Tennis Centre offer “mini tennis” to get them into the game and shape them up to become as good as they aspire to be. Equipment is fully supplied by the centre to let your child enjoy tennis from a young age and allow them access to top of the range supplies which will help them gain a better understanding and knowledge of the game. This has been proven to be great way of getting them into the sport until they are ready to move on to the full sized courts.

The Derbyshire Tennis Centre is putting a stronger focus into improving the membership offer for users to give better value for money and a more extensive experience of using the centre.

Derbyshire Tennis Centre is just 5 minutes away from Derby city centre, making it an easy and convenient place to travel to whether it be by car, public transport or even to walk to!

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Midfielder Jeff Hendrick Extends Derby County Contract Until Summer 2018 Republic of Ireland international midfielder Jeff Hendrick has committed his long-term future to Derby County in a move which will delight his legions of fans.

and has clocked up 129 appearances since then.

Speaking to Rams Player he told how he was looking forward to what lay ahead both for himself and for the club.

He said: “To be offered a four Hendrick, 22, who has been year deal, ahead of what was with the club for six years said set to be the final year of my he had no hesitation in signing contract, is obviously great for a new four-year deal with the my confidence. It’s nice to know Rams until the summer of the Club wants me to stay and 2018. likewise I want to be here.

Everyone knows how close “They have faith in me and I the club came to getting into have faith in the Club as well the Premier League - only which is why I have signed. I’ve losing out at the Playoff final been here six years in total now in Wembley but the midfielder and I didn’t see any reason not says he shares his club’s to sign. I’m happy here, I like ambition to get there and says the lads we have here and I’m he is determined to do all he playing football, which is the can to repay the faith the Club most important thing. has shown in him.

Hendrick says he has enjoyed Hendrick, who rose through the working under Derby’s Head ranks from Derby’s Academy, Coach Steve McClaren, made his debut in April 2011 following his appointment last

September.

The Dublin-born player feels that his form towards the end of last season was proof that he has benefited working under the former England boss.

Four goals in Derby’s last six matches of 2013/14, as well as a string of impressive displays, saw him recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad for their end of season games.

Hendrick explained: “I’ve really enjoyed playing under Steve McClaren and I think I improved as last season went on.

“With his coaching, I certainly benefited and I felt like I ended last season in good form from a personal point of view. I think my performances improved after I got a run of games under my belt, and getting a few goals along the way helped.”

Goalkeeper Grant On The Mend After Undergoing Minor Knee Surgery Goalkeeper Lee Grant is expected to miss Derby County’s early pre-season friendly matches as a result of undergoing minor knee surgery.

Grant, 31, is still recovering after undergoing the treatment last month. He played every minute of every game for the Rams in the 2013/14 campaign and is due to resume training in the early stages of July.

His absence in the early preseason friendlies is set to allow Kelle Roos, Jonathan Mitchell and Ross Etheridge the opportunity to get match minutes under their belts.

Fellow goalkeeper Mats Morch, who spent last season on loan at nonleague Gresley FC, is currently recovering from a shoulder operation.