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Alannah’s passion is to make sure Food Bank is well stocked for Christmas Over the past three years, Ilkeston nurse Alannah Biggs has been using social media to ask for Christmas donations of food to go to the Arena Food Bank in Belfield Street, Ilkeston.

The first year saw her collecting 200 items from family and friends, and the second year 950 items. This year she was planning to go well beyond that, and she has doubled last year’s figure already.

Alannah told us: “I post on Facebook groups local to the area making them aware of the food bank and the wonderful work they do. Until now, I have been doing all the collecting, but this year I've enlisted the help of others to assist with collecting and storage as it’s getting a bit too much for me with two small children and working as a nurse part time.

“This year, as we want to make it bigger and better, I thought maybe a piece in the local paper would boost donations and create further awareness for the food bank as not everyone knows where they are and what they do, and some even stereotype the recipients without actually knowing and appreciating people's struggles.

“I started doing this following an eye opening experience after doing a 'big Christmas shop'. It never occurred to me that people may not even have a hot meal over Christmas, including children. It made me feel spoilt almost that I could pick and choose food for my family, whereas that would be a luxury to others.

“I have had such wonderful support from the people of Ilkeston so far, and the surrounding areas, but I would like to appeal to the readers of the Ilkeston Life who may not have access to Facebook, etc., who would like to donate but perhaps can't get out or get transport to the food bank themselves. One of our team could call and pick up items from them.”

“My aim is not just to get as many donations as possible but to make people aware of the

Some of the food parcels stored at Alannah’s house

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Alannah Biggs, Arena Food Bank supporter

food bank and what the amazing people there do to support our community.”

Alannah , a district nurse who visits people in their homes, lives on Shipley View and her conservatory is regularly packed with bags of food donations. She has also worked with the Red Cross dementia team and Nottingham Street Knights.

All types of non-perishable food are welcome (tins of spaghetti, soup, rice pudding, etc.), also washing up liquid and cleaning materials are gratefully received as they can be put to use daily by the Arena team.

Alannah says: “Having little children, I couldn't imagine not being able to feed them and I would do what most would and go without myself. It’s so sad that a service like this is needed but at our level all we can do is help those most vulnerable - that's our contribution to society.”

Anyone who would like to help the food bank but cannot take their donation to the Arena building at the bottom of town is asked to ring or preferably text 07787 414803 to arrange a pick-up. Information can also be given regarding most needed items.

The Arena Food Bank is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am till 4pm. Meals are cooked for eligible persons on Tuesdays and Fridays and a Christmas dinner is planned for Tuesday 20th December.

Arena Church is hosting and funding a Christmas dinner on the 25th for anyone who would otherwise spend Christmas Day on their own. Anyone wishing to enquire about this is asked to ring Arena Church on 0115 944 2996 where they can make a booking.

In Remembrance of Dorothy May Walters-Godfrey Dorothy May Walters-Godfrey was born in Ilkeston on the 21st May 1918, the eldest daughter of Cyril and Florence Murray.

She lived as a child on Nottingham Road where her father had a confectionary shop and was also a local councillor.

When I heard this I realised this was my local sweet shop where I would take ages to pick my sweets at the weekend. It was an important decision as I was only allowed sweets on a Saturday.

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Councillor Michelle Booth asked me to accompany her to the Town Hall to a meeting that was part of the History Society week, and also to celebrate National Poets Day. My first port of call after speaking to Michelle was to the Library to pick up one of Dorothy’s books and to find out a little more about her.

The only book they could find for me was, Because A Rainbow Danced.

All the poems in the book are about astronomy, one of Dorothy’s many interests.

Dorothy attended Kensington School, where her grandmother was once the headmistress, and then Ilkeston Grammar School.

A keen journalist, she wrote for the Ilkeston Pioneer and the Ilkeston Advertiser. She also wrote an article for the Derbyshire Country Magazine, now known as Derbyshire Life.

The article was about Spring Farm, which was demolished in the early fifties to make way for the construction to start on the estate, which was to become Kirk Hallam.

In 1948 Dorothy married Gerald and In 1960 she moved to Bath with her husband, where he was a Reader in Humanities in the new University of Technology which they were both influential in setting up and where they still have a memorial lecture every year for Gerald, this year being the 44th.

At the event were two ladies who knew Dorothy when they were children. One of the ladies, Vivienne Winrow told me her aunt was a friend of Dorothy. The ladies remember Dorothy taking them for walks and telling them the Latin names of the plants as well as the everyday names. They said she was a real character who adored her poodles and said that she was an ‘Interpreter of Beauty’. Dorothy had many other interests in her lifetime, some of which were growing rare plants, studying bird-song and getting to understand animals better through her love of her poodles. She had many poodles over the years, both Toy and Standard. She also combined this with an active interest in politics and science and was also a gifted musician and artist. Several of her poems have been set to music and her abstract paintings have been exhibited locally in the past.

Dorothy became increasingly known for her poetry and in 1968 she won a prize for her poem, Human Rights.

Her second collection, the one I found at Ilkeston Library, A Rainbow Danced was published in 1976. Sadly, Gerald died later that year at the age of 49.

Dorothy continued to write for the rest of her life and when she died in 2015 at the age of 96 she was buried at All Saints Church, Kirk Hallam, where her husband is also buried.

In her will Dorothy left a £1,000 gift to Ilkeston Library and they have used part of this money to have her books rebound to protect them.

They also asked Cathy Grindrod to organise a workshop at the Library in Dorothy’s honour, which many people attended and enjoyed. Cathy is an award winning writer and was our First Poet Laureate of Derbyshire from 2005-2007.

Cathy set those at the workshop the task of writing an acrostic poem on the themes of some of the subjects that Dorothy loved, Poets, Politics and Poodles. They also did a collaborative poem about the moon. Quite a few members of the workshop attended the event and read out some of their work, which was excellent and well received by the audience. Some of their work appears on this page. Joyce Rich, a member of the History Society, Poetry night at the U Choose and Chapter and Verse Reading Group, summed

it all up by simply saying, “Aren’t they clever.”

Library Services Development Manager Catherine Mills organised this event. And was capably helped by other members of staff.

Moon-Tide From Dorothy May WaltersGodfrey’s Book, Because A Rainbow Danced: When man has reached the moon Will he Be standing where eternity is wrought, For is not he In fealty to the White Goddess, Does not she Control each day, each month, each year, From the second he Is given birth in his revolving cradle Satellite earth?

Earth is in tutelage to her, for time Ticks totally At her command, here on land Where she Sea-separating wide, creates the tide, Tide and time Team together to eternity.

Some of the poems written at the workshop: (Others appeared in last month’s paper)

Changing Times That won’t do, it’s too old Let’s modernise it and sell We need to make some money.

We want everything changed Plastic doors and window frames.

It’ll have no character But that doesn’t matter As long as it makes us money.

Houses should look uniform Be all up to date and boring.

So what if it looks quaint now?

by Elaine Jacklin

By Patricia Spencer

Perhaps, the universe in definition, is all matter And energy, all the planets and galaxies and stars so how do we measure, when it’s just so far No way to know the limits, are there borders?

And though many say they’d love to go into space, I’d sooner sit at home, with a hot cup of tea And a book or two, yes – that would be good enough for me, Just think about it, the Milky Way – our very own is like comparing wrecking balls to scones, our galaxy is tiny, in comparison with others, if drawing the analogy of mountains, they’d all rise above us we’re tiny, insignificant, think of Adams’ Total Perspective Vortex – we’re a microscopic dot on a microscopic dot that says “we are here” so is it any wonder why some of us fear it when we hear of it, we’re not inspired, we’re suddenly wired, time to change the discussion before space drops down on us, bringing concussion no we don’t want to go there, no I won’t grow a pair, I’d sooner have the infamous Hitch Hiker’s Drink The Pan Galactic Gargle blaster which drowns my ability to think.

by Simon Purdy

Memories of Gladstone Infants The bell clanged and clapped and clangs and claps I desperately wanted to fit in In the St George and Dragon assembly As a shy princess, waiting to be saved.

Miss Healey, Huge imposing beehive, nestling on her head Childhood Home Raven face glaring at my misspelling of ‘did’ Dinner time, she tried so hard. for ‘bed’ It looked tasty and hot, but then As I stood, silent.

Harsh words, “I’m not eating this!”

One girl with round rimmed wire glasses Plate in the air, dinner on the wall Had a wetting chair and sat alone.

Splattered, speckled, spread.

Warm milk turned slightly in diddy bottles A carrot slipped down Dad’s face.

Unable to swallow foul cabbage Mom had had enough!

Forced by a shrewish, aged spinster

by Ruth Sharpe Yearning to play with a friend In the secretive, intimate Wendy House Insignificance Or to dig and delve in the sand pit From Higgs Bosons to the universe, Or to pour untroubled water From the view of man, a scale unfolded A scale beyond comprehension, an enormous By Caroline Greatorex task The first four poems on P11 are also from But finding out the big answers, is too much the workshop. to ask.

All Saints Church, Kirk Hallam, where Dorothy May Walters-Godfrey was laid to rest with her husband

County councillors backing youth rugby in Ilkeston Ilkeston RUFC Colts Team will be keeping warm during their winter training sessions, thanks to the backing of Derbyshire County Councillors. The councillors donated a combined total of £600 from their Derbyshire County Council Community Leader-

ship Scheme to provide funding for training tops for the 2016/2017 season.

Pictured are members of the Colts squad with Colts scrum half Harry Walton greeting Councillors Glennice Birkin, Michelle Booth, John Frudd, and Carol Hart, prior to the recent home match against Ashby.

Paul O’Connor

Joseph is new Rotarian The Rotary Club of Ilkeston has formally accepted as a member, Joseph Gabrielli of Ilkeston. The Rotary Club goes from strength to strength and encourages all who care for their community to join them, Joe being actively involved in such work, and is pictured centre.

Joseph is a single man living in Ilkeston whose hobbies include classic cars.

He owns a 1960 Ford Anglia ex-Leicestershire police car, complete with one of the early blue lights which he exhibited earlier this year at the Heritage and Classic Car Show in Ilkeston Town centre.

He has already spent a great deal of his spare time in Ilkeston assisting Rotarian Alan Chambers to carry out work caring for elderly and disabled persons,

In November the cubs were planning a bonfire and another new adventure for most of Cubs from 1st Sitwell Scout group had fun at them: caving. the fair last month. They are celebrating the If you would like to join the scouting advencubs’ 100 years and are doing as many new ture please email Ian gsl@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk challenges as possible As many of the cubs haven't been to Ilkeston Picture shows some cubs at the fair. fair before it was great to see them there Ian Britton sampling the special atmosphere.

Cubs enjoy Ilkeston Fair

recently helping at the Cantelupe Centre in the Market Place.

Joseph was formally proposed by Rtn Alan Chambers at a Ceremony held at the Bulls Head, Ilkeston on Monday 7th November 2016. President Kevin Smith carried out the formal acceptance and acknowledged what Joseph had been doing.

Ilkeston Rotary Club pride themselves in the work they do for the local community, even though they contribute fully to International projects established by Rotary International all over the world.

Members recently heard a talk from Rtn John Horwood from Belper and Duffield Rotary club about the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday and Education Centre in Skegness. The Centre can accommodate 24 children for up to one week, where they take part in various activities.

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Get in touch with your views— Email: ilkestonlife@gmail.com Post: The Editor, Ilkeston Life, 1 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8AH

Were you a musician or vocalist in a local band?

Or a holiday camp entertainer?

— Author seeks stories Hello there, I was wondering if your publication via the letters pages might help me in carrying out some research. You see, I have an idea for writing a nostalgic book that concerns dance bands and/or groups and venues from the mid 1950s through to the early 1970s.

I'm looking for musicians and vocalists that performed during those far away years who have anecdotes, stories, tales and of course photographs.

And also to include long forgotten venues from the days, the Palais de Dance, the Ballroom, Working Men's Clubs and Institutes, even the former Coal Miners' Welfares, the Public Houses and the Holiday Camps.

Were you a musician during those years?

Did you go on to success and stardom, or maybe not? Did you play alongside or sup-

port bands, groups or singers that did succeed? Did you meet your wife/husband/ partner at one such dance night? Did the band van break down on a regular basis?

How far did you travel to play on the night?

What was your very best gig? What kind of music did you play?

The stories and possibilities are limitless with surely and endless supply of humorous, emotional, farcical or even tragic accounts from these times when musicians, singers and local lads and lasses where out on the town or even village "letting their hair down".

If you can help, then please contact me on: rogerwest1949@live.com Meanwhile, kindest regards and thank you for all assistance given.

Roger West

deteriorate if left empty. The care could hopefully be provided by care workers who didn’t want full time work but would work part time.

We are told that hospitals are struggling There may be volunteers who could be with what they refer to as bed flow. Also called upon to provide social contact and that many pubs are closing every week. news. What would we do without volunThese pubs have bedrooms and living teers? quarters which could supply temporary bed At hospitals, would it be possible to erect space for patients needing a minimum of comfortable and secure marquees as pahome care. tients’ waiting areas? This would allow Breweries are of course business, not chari- ambulances to hand over their patients and ties, but perhaps they may be prepared to get back on the road quicker. accept a modest rent as the buildings only T Carr, Ilkeston

Solution to hospital bed crisis?

Bring back the Bath Street train Ilkeston Life readers will remember the very popular “little train” that used to run up and down Bath Street, during the period up to Christmas in the millennium year 2000.

The picture shows it on its way back to the top of Bath Street, wouldn’t it be nice if an Ilkeston firm could sponsor its return to the December period next year as I suppose it’s too late for this year.

It was very popular with the elderly as Bath Street, gets steeper as you get older. If it only ran on market days I believe it would attract visitors to the town. I have friends who don’t shop in Ilkeston anymore but go to neighbouring towns because of the steepness of our hill.

I’ve heard on the grapevine that the “little train” is parked up in the corner workshops

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on Merlin way.

Can this be true?

Danny Corns

This photo, believed to have been taken locally, has baffled everyone at the Ilkeston and District Local History Society.

halls, along with canary and budgie competitions. Pigeon lofts were everywhere. Carnivals, band concerts and even outdoor boxing events were popular.

Charity football and cricket matches took place to raise money for injured workers and their families. Where are the tug o’war competitions these days? Stanton Blacksmiths won the All England National Championships in 1932.

Most of the aforementioned events and competitions tended to be organised and performed by local people working in local industries. With the decline of the coal mines, textile and hosiery factories, along with Stanton Ironworks, the slow demised of these so called working class pursuits started in the 1960s.

The loss of industry doesn’t just mean a loss of jobs, it also changes the culture of society, a culture that probably lasted the best part of a hundred years. Things weren’t perfect in those days but people did tend to get involved.

If anyone had any idea about the picture, please get in touch via the Ilkeston Local History Society or this paper.

I think it dates back at least to the early 1900s, looking at the way the people are dressed. I’ve never heard of Ogden’s Guinea Gold cigarettes. Perhaps that might date the picture.

What does the sign on the side of the shed say? Could it be an entrance shed to an event? Are they entrance tickets on the counter? Is the man on the right holding a programme? Could the fencing at the back be a temporary stand?

The men are staring at something while the two lads have spotted the photographer. In those days a photograph like this would take quite a while to take as the people in the picture would have to remain very still for a few minutes and the photographer with his camera fixed to a tripod would be under a cover.

In those far off days many shows and events of all types took place as people had to make their own entertainment. Television and wireless were many years away.

Whippet, greyhound and pigeon racing were very popular, especially among the mining community. Flower, fruit and vegetable Danny Corns, IDLHS, Trowell competitions took place in pubs and village

Calendar for Treetops Hospice

Well done gardeners Thank you, Erewash Council Gardening Department. 2016 has been a fabulously colourful year.

Your beautiful displays on roadsides and lampposts have brought continuous delight throughout the year, we are looking forward to 2017.

On behalf of all the artists and staff of the Smoothie Art Gallery.

I have produced some 2017 calendars for sale in aid of Treetops Hospice. The calendar has a different local photograph for each month, and is now on sale at £4, of which £1.50 goes to the Treetops Hospice.

They can be bought from the hospice in Risley or from Martin Ogden butchers in South Street, Ilkeston.

Barbara Godfrey People can order directly from me if they wish via email: tom.football1@tiscali.co.uk I am willing to deliver free anywhere in Erewash.

Thomas Leleux, Ilkeston

Have your say in Ilkeston Life

Wild poppies growing on the Brittany coast—a print from a painting by Barbara Godfrey, 2012. barbaragodfrey99@me.com

Thank you

He's got some mending to do but he should make a full recovery. His injuries would undoubtedly have been much worse though Could I please say a big thank you to the had you not have stepped in to help him so six nurses who all stopped to help my son thank you so much from a very grateful mum. after he was knocked of his bike near

IKEA one evening recently.

Wedding proposal in SJH classroom Matt pops the question where he met Emma years ago

Anna Connelly-Childs

Who do they think they are?

When I voted in the recent “In or out” EU when I voted. The General Election result, referendum I thought the result would be which after all is a referendum, is binding so what is the difference? There aren’t condibinding. The people had spoken.

At my age I should have known better. How wrong I was. It seems there were strings attached, nobody mentioned the “hard or soft” Brexit. Nobody mentioned there could be another referendum because the Brexiteers had got it all wrong in the first place.

What arrogance by some politicians.

I believe that when the Government gives the people a referendum the decision arrived at through a cross on a voting slip should be final as those we elected into Parliament have handed the decision and responsibility to its voting population, whichever way the result went. That was my understanding

tions imposed later.

When I voted in the 1975 Referendum to join the Common Market the voting paper didn’t indicate that it would become a top heavy political union along with a trading union otherwise my vote would have been different. I don’t like referendums as I believe we elect our politicians to make our decisions for us. Those politicians who think the voters “got it wrong” may have to start looking for another job at the next referendum, the General Election. Who do they think they are?

Danny Corns

Military vehicles at Morrisons

Baines, Callie Baines, Chris McMillan, Malcolm McMillan and Mark Simmons.

This is the second year running they have given up their free time to raise money for the Poppy Appeal in Ilkeston.

On Saturday the 5th of November cars in All of us who raise money in this way are the car park at Ilkeston Morrisons were very grateful for their help and support evejoined again by military vehicles. ry year and can't wait for the next.

The vehicles this year were two scimitars MP Maggie Throup joined the team in the (combat vehicle reconnaissance (tracked) or afternoon and I know Maggie enjoys the CVR(T) for short and part of armoured military vehicles as did everyone who fighting vehicle or (AFV) for short in serstopped by to see them. vice with the British army; and one Land Rover Wolf, that's the new Land Rover that New members are urgently needed so come on all you veterans, come and join took over the 90 and 110. I say new, but I us. If you are interested contact our Memthink it's been in service about 20 years. bership Secretary Terry Hill. Email: They do have many more vehicles in their terry.hill1@andypandy1950.plus.com or arsenal. phone 0115 944 3066.

The team with the vehicles were Justin Arthur Norman

The last time Emma McCormack was in a classroom at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy she was answering questions in French.

Twelve years on and she was answering the most important question of her life – a marriage proposal from boyfriend Matt Bettinson in the room where they first met.

The plan to propose at Saint John was put into by action by Matt with help from three of their school friends, head teacher Joan McCarthy and academy acting caretaker Bill Pearce.

Matt, 27, lured Emma to the academy on the pretence of picking their friend and French teacher Conor Riley up before heading on to Ilkeston Fair - the scene of their first date.

When they arrived, Mrs McCarthy offered to take them to Conor and showed them into their old classroom which was decorated with candles and lanterns.

Matt got down on one knee and popped the question to a shocked Emma, who said yes, and the childhood sweethearts, of Smalley, are now discussing wedding plans.

Matt, who works in IT in Nottingham, said he was relieved that everything went to plan and thanked the academy for helping to make it all happen.

ANNIVERSARY He said: “I knew for the past couple of years that I wanted to propose but our 10th anniversary passed and I didn’t want to do it on our 11th so thought I would go for our 12th.

“I just thought it would be great to propose in our old classroom, where I asked her to be my girlfriend 12 years ago to the day, but I did wonder what the chances were of actually making it happen.

“I emailed Mrs McCarthy and she was really

helpful and very keen. I wanted Emma's school friends to be there, Laura Webster, Emma Chambers and Carlene Horridge, who helped tremendously in secretly organising Emma without her realising.

“They were hiding in a cupboard and came out once I’d actually proposed so that was a great surprise for Emma. We have talked about getting married but she didn’t have any idea it was going to happen.

“We’ve been busy as we’ve just moved house so I think this was completely out of the blue.”

Emma, a dental hygienist, said she had no idea what Matt had been planning.

SHOCKED She said: “I was so shocked as I’d almost given up hope of it actually happening. I didn’t have any idea what he was doing, I thought it was a bit strange when the head teacher was in school late in the evening and when I saw the room I just wondered what was going on. I wondered why Conor wasn’t there and why there were lots of candles.

Then Matt asked me to sit down in my old chair and proposed. It was surreal as it was the first time I’d been back to school since leaving. I was very impressed though. It couldn’t have been more perfect.”

Mrs McCarthy said she was delighted to help Matt carry out his plan.

She said: “We were delighted to be part of such a memorable experience for two of our ex-students. Saint John Houghton obviously holds happy memories for them both and we were thrilled to be involved.

“It was a bit nerve-wracking waiting for them to arrive and taking them to the classroom but it all went to plan. Matt and Emma are a lovely couple and we wish them all the best for the future.”

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Letter

Can you help your local hospital?

I am sure you are aware of the current situation with regard to the NHS. In this Trust area, with good management the Foundation Trust have managed the local hospital very well. The hospital is undergoing alterations for a new reception, refreshment bar and League of Friends shop. There has been unique co-operation between the Trust, the League and the public.

The League of Friends at Ilkeston Hospital are appealing to the local communities for assistance in purchasing a number of hospital operation trolleys for use in operations, carried out in the department known as the Diagnostic & Treatment Centre (DTC). The trolley is designed to carry the patient throughout his/her stay for treatment as a day-case for one of the services provided.

At this time the existing trolleys are not suitable for carrying out certain types of treatment and services that could be provided are unavailable to local patients requiring treatment of that nature. The trolleys cost approximately £3,000 - £6,000 each and the League are preparing to fund at least two. The Trust will consider funding from the Charitable Funds but we are looking to local organizations to support this venture. Appropriate acknowledgements will be made including commemorative plaques, both in the hospital and on the equipment itself. We have already received some donations and declarations of interest from local organisations and companies.

The local community holds the hospital in high esteem and a trial model is due to be delivered to the hospital shortly, but it must be returned soon. I would be grateful if you could look favorably on this venture and publish details so that members of the public can contribute either directly or through sponsorship arrangements carried out by local companies. An early response from persons or organizations would be gratefully received.

The purpose of this project is to broaden the variety of treatments available at Ilkeston as opposed to the problems of travelling into Derby or Nottingham.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL. Yours faithfully, Miichael J Perry, President, The League of Friends of Ilkeston Community Hospital Tel: 07986 517126 E-mail: mike.perry43@sky.com

Children’s counselling service celebrates £10k funding Treetops Hospice Care is celebrating today after hearing they will be receiving £10,000 of funding towards their bereavement counselling service for children and young people.

The charity heard the good news whilst travelling back from visiting a former client, 18 year old Phoebe from Belper, who is one of the riders on this year’s The One Show Rickshaw Challenge helping to fundraise for BBC Children in Need.

The Treetops Counselling and Emotional Support Service is available to children and their families across southern Derbyshire and Derby city who have experienced any type of bereavement, including unexpected and traumatic deaths such as suicide and accidents. The hospice also provides nursing care and emotional support for adults and their families in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, with illnesses such as cancer, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis. All services are provided free of charge.

Pictured: Rickshaw rider Phoebe and Jules Kirk of Treetops

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News from local churches

Christmassy refreshments on sale.

‘Who let the dads out?’ Mums busy organising Christmas? Dads, let us help you occupy the Music and More at West Hallam kids! Sat 10th Dec., 10 till 12noon. Make a preMethodist Church sent, snooker, table tennis, gift wrapping, drinks You can begin to ease yourself into Christmas on and snacks. Free entry. For more info contact Monday 5th December at 10.30am with Carols Caroline Middleton, Family Worker, caroand Coffee. An informal gathering particularly lineeastowc@gmail.com Chris Stevens with the elderly and those who find it difficult to get out on winter evenings in mind, but everyone Update on Louise Freeman welcome. The café style event will last about an After spending four weeks in QMC, Louise was hour and there is no charge. The Deputy Mayor transferred to The Princess Royal Spinal Unit at of Erewash, Councillor Mrs Mary Hopkinson has the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. This kindly accepted our invitation to attend. is a specialist unit, and though Louise received On Friday 9th December at 7.30pm you are invit- good treatment from QMC she feels that Shefed to our Christmas Music Café with guest artists field is where she needs to be. Since moving to “Music Cabinet” singing ‘a Capella’ sacred and Sheffield she has now had the neck/shoulder secular Christmas songs. Sally, Mel, Steve and brace removed and also the ‘halo’, both of which Andy are four friends from West Hallam and look more like medieval torture implements!

Clowne who conveniently sing soprano, alto, Louise is still smiling even though she must be in tenor and bass respectively. There is no charge really bad pain. for admission and hot drinks and mince-pies will When we visited last week we emptied the conbe served. Donations invited for Christian Aid tents of the collection box (which is still on the and Church funds. counter in the Smoothie Bar) and handed over to Louise and Ian £62.06 - thank you so much for The annual Carols by Candlelight is at 4pm on Sunday 18th December. Christmas Eve Comyour kindness. munion begins at 11.15pm and welcomes the Ian updates the website regularly and this one is Christ of Christmas at midnight! A short service dated Thursday 10th. November. for all ages is planned for Christmas Day at 10am Louise is doing really well following the removInto the New Year we resume our Story Café on al of her halo. She has good movement of her Friday January 6th at 7.30pm with Guests Jean & head both up and down and side to side. Louise Dave Richards singing songs from the 50s, 60s has been told that she can start wearing t-shirts and beyond and sharing their story. There is no and trousers as she is preparing to be sitting up charge for admission but donations are invited to and soon will be in a chair. Louise says “It has cover the cost of the event. Drinks and cakes are been lovely to see lots of visitors, thank you all on sale during the evening. West Hallam Meth- for coming, even though it is further for most of odist Church is on High Lane West DE7 6HP – you to travel”.

Adjacent to Bottle Kiln. John Moorley When we were there I recorded a short video on my mobile so if anyone would like to see that, Christmas Messy Church please ask me and I will be only too pleased to Messy Church at Sandiacre Methodist Church on let you see this lovely, angelic, smiling girl!

Butt Street on Sat. 17th Dec. includes a tradiThank you once again, on behalf of Louise, Ian tional Christmas party and the creation of a living and family for your prayers and donations.

Nativity scene.. Children must be accompanied Ann Sutcliffe by an adult. Everyone is invited – young and old alike, come as friends, family or on your own.

Free oranges!

Rev Ken Johnson Find out how an orange fits into Christmas at the annual Christingle service at the Green Spire Events at St Andrew’s ‘Christmas, it’s Christmas!’ Friday 16th Decem- church at 3pm on Christmas Eve. The church ber at St Andrew’s Church, Wilmot Street, 7pm. (United Reformed Church) is just off Ilkeston Market Place on Wharncliffe Road. It’s a great Explore the meaning of Christmas in a relaxing place to take the kids and it’s all in aid of the evening of songs and drama. No admission Children’s Society. Dr Roger Allen charge but donations for Action for Children.

All Saints Church, Kirk Hallam…. ….would like to invite you to the Christmas services and events…

Saturday 3rd December 11 am to 2.00pm Christmas Auction and stalls at Community Hall, Kenilworth Drive.

Sunday 4th December 9.30am—Holy Communion 6.00pm—Evening Prayer Wednesday 7th December 7.30pm—Tree of Lights Memorial Service Sunday 11th December 9.30am—Iona Communion Service 3.30pm—Refreshments before…

4.00pm—Pit Stop Family Fun Service 6.00pm—Evening Prayer Sunday 18th December 9.30am—Holy Communion 11.00am—Christingle Service with Scouts, Beavers & Brownies 6.00pm—Carols by Candle Light Saturday 24th December 11.30pm—Midnight Mass Sunday 25th December 10.00am—Christmas Day Communion Service Praying everyone has a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Lest we forget

Wreaths laid at the cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Once again there was a great Ilkeston turn-out from dignitaries, local organisations and ordinary people to honour the fallen in conflict.

sleeping on my snuggle blanket, I don’t need any more competition. And food – is there enough food to go around? I’m not giving up Dear Diary, my crunchies to those strange kittens. And I DON’T BELIEVE IT! What have they done… well my usually lovely guardians who what about hugs and love – will there be enough to go around all of us? feed and fuss me—and in return I purr and entertain them—well what have they gone and If that wasn’t odd enough a couple of days later, lots of nice people came to the Vicarage done… let me tell you. and were ushered into the front room – or A couple of weeks ago she came in from the ‘Camp Kitten’ as I’d come to refer to what had car with our cat carriers – now I love my cat been my favourite room. They weren’t intercarrier, sometimes they take me to the vets in ested in me anymore, just those cute, playful it. I love the vets, so much to knock off her table when she’s trying to take a close look at kittens. And so I saw several of the kittens me. And I love sleeping in my cat carrier, my going off excitedly with their loving new ownguardians put several of them around the house ers. Now there are just a couple left but I’m still not happy. so I can nip in to have a cat nap, safely out of So OK I’m still getting lots of fuss, and still far the way. too much food and I can still sleep in my faBut now my cat carrier smelt different, my vourite places. Maybe when a stranger comes nose was twitching and going crazy with a different smell, a new smell but a recognisable along I shouldn’t be so scared, there is plenty to go around, I have got an abundance of so smell. I could smell the country side, I could much maybe I should share it more with those smell a farm. What was in those carriers? That’s it, it was kittens... KITTENS. Yes less fortunate than me – like these little kitthere was not just one either but I could smell tens. After all it is now the Season of Goodwill – maybe I should extend that to these kitsix kittens in my carriers. What was going on? I’m the cute cat in this household – OK so tens. Having them here has Pips may be slightly younger than me but I’m made me realise how blessed I more kitten-like than her. Have they left their am, but I still hope and pray senses behind them? How can we have anoth- they will find their own loving forever home –soon! Bye for er six cats in the house? It already feels over crowded, sometimes I go for a nap to find Pips now - Florence.

The Diary of a Vicarage Cat

Church but not as you know it Activities, music and a simple meal for you and your children Get messy

here Saturday 10th December: Ilkeston URC (Green Spire) 4—5.30pm Saturday 17th December: Sandiacre Methodist Church, Butt St. 4—5.30pm If you like Messy Church, how about trying the Toddlers’ Service at the Green Spire church (URC). It's 'upstairs' (entry from Wharncliffe Rd) and the next one is on Friday 2nd December at 10 am. It’s like Messy Church but much shorter (½ hour) and it’s specially for families with very young children. Drinks, biscuits, toys to follow.

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE at Ilkeston URC: Christmas Eve, 3pm The Faith Journey page is brought to you by members of the local Christian community and with occasional inspiration from

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SEEN AND HEARD

Kirk Hallam memories

Steph Needhams’s letter in last month’s paper, ‘Remembering Ilkeston Past’, and in particular her mention of The Beauty Spot, prompted us to dig out this article by Alan Boswell which appeared in in a book called Memories of Kirk Hallam, published in 1988.

I went to the old school on the hill in Kirk Hallam until 1942. There were two classes; the youngest in one taught by Miss Challoner and the rest in the other with Mrs Shorthouse. The only window we could see out of was a big window in the end wall. All we could see out of that was Mrs Lings passing by to reach her house at the back of the school.

Heating was by a large railed-off stove on one wall. At the end of a lesson we had to be quiet before being let out for playtime. I remember this only because of the time when the silence was broken by a trickling sound from a girl who couldn’t wait any longer.

In the late 1920’s, before the mains were laid, my father told how he fetched water from a spring down Dark Lane; it is now covered over somewhere down along Eliot Drive.

We got our milk from Mrs Parkin at Vine Farm and it was my job to go and fetch it every day at about 5 pm. One Sunday in wartime, I saw a plane over Stanton Ironworks and a black blob fall out of it. I was told that I’d seen a bomb.

Five top tips when you have a bereavement When you have lost a loved one the last thing on your mind is who is going to sort all the paperwork out and how do you go about doing this?

Administration of an Estate is the legal procedure that has to be gone through for assets to be released to the family; many people are not aware of how this works and worry about where they are to start.

Here are our top five tips on what to do, firstly deal with arranging and sorting out the funeral, what where the wishes of the deceased, did they want to be buried or cremated, speak with the close family and ensure you all agree on the type of service you are arranging. Did the decease wish to have a good send off, if so ensure a suitable venue is chosen for after the funeral has taken place?

Secondly, secure the decease’s house especially if it is owned by them and ensure all confidential information i.e. passports and utility bills and bank statements are removed from the property and kept somewhere safe and ensure you notify the buildings and contents insurance that the property may now become empty. This is to ensure the estate does not become a vic-

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I used to help Mr Holland at the Beauty Spot.

In the summer there were boats to bale out and in the winter the snow had to be cleared from the ice so that skaters could use it.

Mr Holland was a character and told me many tales. One was about seeing German incendiary bombs being dropped into the water during the war. He thought the lake had been mistaken for a factory roof in the moonlight as it was next to the railway track (now the Nutbrook Trail).

We used to play football on Ladywood Road.

There was not much traffic and we could hear anything coming long before it reached us.

An Army Camp was built in Kirk Hallam during the war. The entrance was opposite the present petrol station. There was a searchlight there with a beam so intense that it looked strong enough to climb up. The crew of the searchlight challenged a local to climb up and called him a coward when he refused. The local replied that he was not scared to climb but he was too smart for them because they would switch the light off while he was up there! After the war, we played in the compounds dug for the searchlights and found used carbon rod electrodes.

We also played over a wide area of countryside. I learned to swim in Dale fishpond (Furnace Pond), skated on the Pioneer Pond, dropped stones down the old shaft of Kirk Hallam colliery, and built dams in the canal to make paddling pools where the Comprehensive School now is. We always kept clear of the Little Hallam Lane gang who had a reputation for being unbeatable although I never once saw them. tim of fraud or theft.

Thirdly, try and locate any legal documents belonging to the deceased, did they leave a will, was there a Power of Attorney in place, did the decease set up any trusts either during their lifetime or on death, all of these questions will be asked later down the line so it will be useful to be prepared.

Fourthly, once you have removed all the confidential information away from the decease’s home, go over these and try to establish who the next of kin is or the Executor of the will, these are the people who are now reasonable for dealing with things. The next of kin or Executor now need to prepare a list of assets and values of the deceases estate so this information can be used to administer the estate of the deceased. They will also need to know things such as was there any life polices left by the deceased or any pension funds and did the decease claim any benefits.

Lastly, the next of kin or Executor needs to decide whether they want to administer the estate of the deceased on their own or whether they require professional help or advice with this. It is very common for people not to know where to start with this or know what to do. J M Wills and Legal Services are happy to speak with anyone in this position and either point them in the right direction or offer our advice where required.

ILKESTON MEN’S PROBUS The above club met on Thursday 10th November at the Arena Christian Centre. President Mel Birch, welcomed members and guest speaker, Mrs. Helen Monk. A minute’s silence was observed to honour those who had given their lives, for our freedom.

After an excellent meal, speaker finder Barry Sutcliffe introduced Helen Monk and pointed out that this was the third talk that Helen had given to the club, each one covering different subjects all of which had been really well received.

The subject of this latest talk was ‘The life of actor Eric Porter’ the very distinguished classical actor. She reminded members that Eric had portrayed Soames in the extremely popular Forsyte Saga, shown on TV Critics were of the opinion that his performance was one of the finest roles ever shown on TV. Eric was born in Shepherds Bush, London in 1928 and was very proud if is working class background. He learned to read at a very early

age and books became his world. His drama teacher at school recognised his exceptional talent and at the age of fourteen he attended Wimbledon Technical College to study Drama. He went n to Stratford-upon-Avon to take major parts in various Shakespeare plays. He said the highlight of his career was appearing on the Morecambe and Wise show, which he did three times!

Eric was an extremely shy man and during his lifetime turned down both receiving a knighthood and an OBE for his acting ability.

Helen talked about Eric’s versatility as an actor, mentioning that the famous actor, Peter O’Toole had informed people that Eric was his inspiration as an actor. During his life Eric appreciated his relationship with the Monk family and left instructions that all his memorabilia was to go to the family on his death.

Eric Porter died in 1995, aged 67.

Club member, Ian Hardwick, gave a vote of thanks to Helen for giving a talk on a subject that was extremely well researched. Many club members commented that it was perhaps the best luncheon talk ever given to Probus.

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We wish you a merry Christmas As up the wood I took my way, the oaks were brown and bare, And all around the snow was white, and bitter blew the air, Then suddenly turned the snow to rose, the brown oaks grew to green…

And that is all I can remember of a Christmas carol I was taught in the dim past. But I do remember so well that Christmas Eve in 1923 when a group of us went carol singing. We gathered together outside Miss Winfield’s shop at the corner of Station Street and Wentworth Street at Ilkeston Junction.

Across the road was Fred Hunt’s shop and just around the corner of Digby Street was the bakehouse from which Fred did a roaring trade with his fresh baked bread and cakes of all descriptions. The smell of bread came wafting up Digby Street.

Old Mr Daykin, the lamplighter, had been round the streets lighting the old gas lamps which were now forming their circles of golden light in the dark Victorian streets.

Now he and one of his sons were going off on their bikes to light all the gas lamps in Cossall.

Even as boys there were always one or two who were always late at turning up at the appointed hour. ‘Dubbin’ Smith and ‘Wag’ Mumford were always on the last horse, and slowly they came up Digby Street. We waited a little longer for coming down Station Road passing Albert Villas was a double decker tram. Sparks were flying from the overhead live wire from the running arm.

The tram came clanging and banging on the street tram lines, pulling up on the Erewash Bridge at the end of the lines, for the River Erewash was the boundary of Derbyshire.

We at the Junction used to say we lived in Nottinghamshire but Ilson people called it ‘China Town’.

The tram conductor removed his long pole from the side of the tram, held it up in the air, attached it to the running arm, pulled it down off the live wire and of course all the lights went out. Hanging on like grim death, he brought the running arm round to the Junction end and, after a few manoeuvres, fitted the wheel back on to the live wire and all the lights came on again.

The old trams were made with a driving cabin at each end. With clanging his bell, off it went back up to Ilkeston. It was a penny for adults and a halfpenny for children to the top of Station Road.

At last our little party of boys between the

Old Mr Daykin the lamp lighter had been round the streets lighting the gas lamps

ages of eleven and thirteen set off over the railway bridge. Below us were the three platforms of the Ilkeston Junction railway station lit up by the gas lamps.

Along Coronation Road we went, passing Cossall pit on our right-hand side. The two sets of the deep mine headstocks stood out stark and clear on a frosty night. An old iron boiler was standing on the pit bank. It was about five yards long and eight feet in diameter, and on it was painted in white, bold letters: ‘God Save the King’ for the coronation of King George the Fifth in 1910.

We passed the Church of England day school on our left, walked under the railway bridge and then through the dark blue-bricked aqueduct with the Nottingham canal flowing over the top. We were pleased to see the golden light at the other end of the tunnel.

A big horse chestnut tree was casting shadows on the road and on Wheatley’s farm on the left just beyond the tunnel and the high canal bank. From here, Awsworth Road goes up to the left and Cossall Lane up the steep hill to the right.

Our first call was Mr Cook’s house just up Awsworth Road, for his son Stanley was in the choir and was joining our party here. Mr Cook, the station master of Ilkeston town and Junctions stations, was a stern and selfopinionated man, so we put on our best behaviour singing ‘God rest ye merry gentlemen’ and ‘While shepherds watched their flocks by night’.

Wishing them all a merry Christmas, we turned back to Cossall Marsh Farm, the home of Mr Burrows who made us all welcome, giving us a good gift in our collection box.

ICE We rested by the large five barred gate, looking down to the large pond which was fed by two small brooks: the Octavia coming down from Awsworth and the Springbrook from Cossall Robinettes. It was covered by a thin layer of ice that cold night.

We hurried up the steep hill, passing a stile on our left which went over to ‘Penny Field’, coming out at the top corner on to a rough road between Church Farm and Almshouses.

But we continued up the hill to Cossall Knob.

On the bend on the left hand side of the road was a large area of holly bushes growing high and wild where we had made a few dens. Across the road was a pair of big iron gates in front of a drive leading up to the big house on the top of the hill overlooking the Erewash Valley. The house was named ‘The Hollies’ and it was the home of Colonel Hewitt, the colliery owner.

The gates were locked, also the gate in the high bricked wall further up the lane. So we continued on our way to the Schoolmaster’s house. ‘Gaffer’ Randall was the church organist, choirmaster and headmaster of Cossall school. We went round to the back door.

We told Mrs Randall we had come Christmas singing. We lit two candles and put them in the lanterns. Then, on that frosty Chirstmas Eve, seven choirboys sang out in treble voices (bar one who sounded like a double bass) ‘God rest ye merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay’. Then Mr Randall asked us to sing ‘As up the wood I took my way’, the carol with which I started my story.

Once more we received our gifts and went across the road to two semi-detached cottages: Mrs Hamson’s and Harry Grayson’s.

Young Harry, a member of our gang and a choirboy, opened the door to us and told us he was in on his own as his mother and uncle had just gone out to a neighbour’s farm. So we had a small glass of home-made cider and a mince pie each, and sang ‘While Shepherds watched their flocks by night’. (Not singing

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about their turnip tops a-boiling in the pot!)

The next call was at the Manor House. A young lady came to the door. We touched our caps as you did in those days saying, “May we sing you a few carols?”

“Of course you may,” she said. So once more we sang ‘Over yonder’s a park, which is newly begun, All bells in Paradise, I hear them a-ring’.

She told us to sing ‘Away in a manger, no crib for a bed’. She gave us a few silver coins, a small glass of wine and a mince pie, so we went on our way rejoicing.

On our left loomed up the old Willoughby Almshouses, built for George Willoughby of Wollaton Hall in the year 1684 for the old people of Cossall parish.

We passed Church Farm, the home of the Burrows family, then went to Mr Wheatley’s farm at the side of the church. Once more we found a welcome although Cis Wheatley was still at his butcher shop down at the Junction (or, more likely, he was having a whiskey in the Dewdrop Inn).

BEACON We walked by the village church and came to the Glebe, the parson’s house just down Church Lane. Once more we sang a few carols, wished them all a merry Christmas and carried on to the bottom of Church Lane.

Taking a sharp left turn, we followed the road until we reached a sharp right turn, then went down a steep hill known as Pig Tod Lane. Straight ahead was a bridle path to Cossall Robinettes and Strelley. A cart-road to our left led up to Manor Farm, the home of Benny Moss.

The last gas lamp of Cossall was casting its warm light here, shining like a beacon in the darkness. We walked up the drive. A number of geese in the farmyard were making a right din as we reached the farm causing us to hesitate, but ‘Dubbin’ Smith, the bravest amongst us, continued through the yard and knocked loudly on the door.

Mrs Moss came out, a tall buxom lady with ginger hair tied up in a bun at the top of her head.

“Please may we sing you a few carols?” we asked, to which she heartily agreed, saying: “Wipe your feet on the mats outside my kitchen door.”

So we trooped inside into the warm atmosphere. A large copper kettle was boiling away on the open range and there was a smell of baking bread coming from the oven.

In the scullery a big copper was steaming away.

“Just a minute, boys, while I see to the ham boing in the copper,” said Mrs Moss.

It was large farm, so having plenty of mugs, etc., she soon made a large pot of tea, to which she added a small bottle of whiskey to warm us up on such a cold night. Then, taking a large tray form the oven, she gave us a hot mince pie, after which we gathered round and sang away to our hearts’ content. Carol after carol, singing the right words we think, in the warmth and homely surroundings of that farmhouse.

She gave us half a crown, a few pears and apples, and we said our goodbyes by singing ‘We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year’.

So we went down the farmyard on that frosty night and having had a glass of cider at Harry Grayson’s, a glass of home-made wine at the Manor House, a wee drop of whiskey in our tea at Mrs Moss’s, some of us were finding it hard to walk in a straight line.

By now we had no idea of the time. Looking down Pig Todd Lane towards Trowell and the Erewash Valley, the sky was glowing red over Stanton as the men of the iron works were casting and jets of flame were shooting into the night sky even though it was Christmas Eve. We hurried by the old church and if anyone had been around or the barn owl had hooted out his ‘ter whit ter woo’ from the church tower, we would have gone at the double down Cossall Lane back to the Junction.

What an adventurous evening this had been for us and only a few hours away was Christmas morning.

An Ilkeston Corporation tram of the time

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Bakery brings back long Thor-gotten cake A family-run bakery brought back a traditional Derbyshire cake, which is no longer in circulation, last month.

Stacey’s, which has a bakery and shops in Ilkeston, Heanor and Eastwood, launched Thor cake in its shops from November 4 to coincide with Bonfire Night.

Thor cake is made with oatmeal, ginger and black treacle and was traditionally baked in Derbyshire communities on the 5th of November when everyone would club together, each bringing separate ingredients. They would then feast as a community.

Thor was a well-known Viking, and with the Saxons and Vikings making Derby one of the five boroughs of Danelaw historically, many locals believe that Ilkeston was touched by these influences.

The Viking name Djúra-bý, recorded in Old English as Deoraby, literally means "Village of the Deer". It is widely thought that the name

Ambitious plans for a Sixth Form at Saint John Houghton are unveiled

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Derby is derived from the Danish words deor by meaning deer settlement, perhaps one reason why Ilkeston Rugby Club uses the Elk as its emblem.

Stacey's customers who went into the South Street shop on the day of the launch found director, David Stacey, had entered into the spirit of the occasion, dressing as Thor.

He also delivered the cake to the other three shops, meaning customers in Heanor and Eastwood got chance to see him as Thor as well.

David said: “We thought it would be a good idea to re-ignite a traditional Derbyshire recipe, and with Bonfire Night coming up Thor cake seemed an ideal option. It is something that I’m sure our customers enjoyed getting their teeth into.”

The Thor cake was sold at Stacey’s Bakery from November 4 until the end of the month. Stacey’s, which is open from 8am until 5pm, has a bakery and shop on South Street in Ilkeston and a shop on Bath Street. It also has shops on Market Street in Heanor and Nottingham Road in Eastwood.

Stacey's hand-make a wide range of popular breads, sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

new Sixth Form is being planned at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy as part of a series of major improvements that are in the pipeline.

The academy is set to open a Sixth Form in September 2017 and up to 40 extra car parking spaces are being planned on site.

Sixth Form students would be taught throughout the academy buildings and four new classrooms are set to be provided in two temporary blocks which could be used by all students.

The cost of the changes in 2017 will be met by the academy and further improvements being proposed across the site in 2018 and 2019 will depend on a bid to the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund.

In 2018, the academy is planning to make alterations to the existing Victor Key Building which would become the Sixth Form Centre.

The size of the hall at the academy would be increased and a new Science and teaching block would be built along the north-west boundary of the site. An extra 50 car parking spaces would be provided and accessed from the end of Abbot Road.

If the CIF bid is successful the floor area of the gym would be increased in 2019 and new changing rooms provided along with new hard surface, all weather pitches. A series of covered walkways would also be installed between buildings at the academy.

As part of consultations taking place, the academy has contacted the local authority and neighbouring local authorities, the Diocese of Nottingham, local parishes and primary schools, Diocesan secondary and primary schools and neighbours. Students in four year groups have been surveyed and parent views were invited at information evenings and a meeting has been held with Erewash MP Maggie Throup.

Neighbours have also been invited to the academy to view the plans.

Any changes would also be subject to the relevant planning permissions from the local authority.

Joan McCarthy, head teacher at Saint John Houghton CVA, in Kirk Hallam, said a new Sixth Form would offer students continuity in their education.

She said: “We have a wonderful school community at Saint John Houghton CVA and we know that many of our students would welcome the opportunity to receive the excellent education that we can provide, within the Catholic ethos, until they are 18.

“We have received overwhelming support for our plans from parents and students and we look forward to opening our Sixth Form in September 2017.”

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The End of the Dream

White with blue shutters and metal window frames painted blue.

Blue agapanthi lined the path up to the blue Share your creative writing with front door. other Ilkeston Life readers.

And the clear blue sea reflecting the cloudEmail ilkestonlife@gmail.com or drop in/post less blue sky, to The Editor, Ilkeston Life, 1 Bath Street, and the golden sands, beckoned us day after Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8AH. day, holiday after holiday, year after year.

So we lay on the beach, and we swam in the sea, We read about stars we sailed on the boats, seals came when we called, We read about stars, birds ate out of our hands, She is balanced on my knee, And over all the years the the siren song of Tracing the glittery shapes the islands called us back With a tiny pointed nail. to that same white house.

I marvel at such delicacy, Turnstones skittering and pecking along the She is absorbed by texture. tideline gave the house its name, We look at the moon, oystercatchers with their plaintive cries woke Near and fat. us every morning.

I speak of the man who lives there, Drawing back the curtains we looked out to Whisper his existence, footsteps, tread, St Nicholas Isle, A kind man has traced its brilliant surface.

With its lush green vegetation and grey stone Giant leaps. abbey.

Such luminosity fills her face.

Twin hills of Sampson circled by seabirds.

She reaches forward, can she touch it?

And everywhere the spicy cinnamon smell of Susie Crowley escallonia strengthened by the hot sun.

But the end of the dream came all too soon.

Roof (I) So we scrubbed and cleaned, dusted and polUp and past his door, unused child’s-latchkey ished, put our heartbreak in the visitors’ book. in his pocket, he would gobble up the stairWe left the house shining with love, case three at a time, ignoring the treacherous peep- planted a rosemary bush in the garden.

Found somewhere else to stay for the followholes in their little metal rings ing year. to the landing above the top floor – It would never be the same. would the door be unlocked?

The house was lost to us forever, our dream The window?

YES! Lift himself onto, over the sill, with demolished, narrowed eyes but in the deep dark of night dreams and peer up at the beyond-words blue, play his memories come flooding back. breath Janet Devereux open like an accordion, spread out his arms as though on a sunny snowy summit, Something About Memory feel the heavy stone of school’s brutal incomprehensibility break Hammers, chisels, wrecking balls and roll from his mind helter-skelter Reconstruct our favourite place like pebbles down the mountainside They cannot take the hallowed halls drive the aerials, washing lines, Remove from them a loving face. solar boilers wild with his Pele footwork, dare himself to look down over the low wall Kitchens have a resonance and let the sweet lightheaded terror rise high- A place of quiet history making Culinary significance er and higher The raisin smell of Nanny's baking. look south at the long yellowing wall of symmetrical balconies climbing and On personal development spreading The experts like to say and half-blinded windows and frosted bathErase the past to be content room Restart your life today. windows, all in dead rectangular And while we should forget mistakes identical acrossness There's often places we can go - north, too, except for that one balcony Remembering the taste of cakes at the top, always leaning sideways whispering something in the outstretched ear The love and smiles we came to know. of the tall pine – east, beyond the roads and When our buildings disappear roofs Our clever minds still let us see and hazy hills to the unseen but ever-present There really isn't much to fear enemy border The past is part of you, of me. west, where the day’s sweating swaggering G. Moss brisk busyness would be lining up against the hesitantly impending sunset.

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Her voice is carried on the breeze Across the fields and through the trees Soon to be the caved-in crown Into a valley where the buzzards fly of who knows how many piled pasts of rubble Where her love began of the countryside and be carted off, make way for sprouting Her years were six with an enquiring mind sky-high penthouses and rooftop gardens Asking questions, I found hard to define from which, across glass rims of apple juice Why is the sky blue, how do birds fly? or wine When answers are given I can only but try designer-shaded eyes may gaze, if they choose, at the sea In the heat of the day we would rest for a slowly shepherding the sun while towards the open gate of its hush Beside Dale Abbey arch, on an old wooden far, far above, far beyond the day’s style deodorised air-conditioned working hustling Can we stay a bit longer she sometimes said arguing partying 24/7 high-alert selfAs she laughed and smiled nodding her head encircling rush.

This grateful gesture bought a tear to my eye Noam Livne Seeing the love she had for the earth and sky My granddaughters now held in the highest

esteem From those days long ago when it felt like a dream This poem is dedicated to my Granddaughter Erin.

Thomas Hosker

Thoughts on a white Christmas Not everybody longs for a white Christmas, Or so it seems, Some will wish for it, Some will see it in their dreams.

Not everybody longs for a white Christmas, Children may long, Adults may dread, But a white Christmas is as unpredictable as a song.

Not everybody longs for a white Christmas, Some can't wait for the sun to rise, White Christmases are a game of luck, Not a bunch of lies.

Not everybody longs for a white Christmas, Or so it seems, Some will wish for it, Some will see it in their dreams.

With sheepish smile and husky cough Table leg just falls off Deft fingers prod and poke Dove appears from cloud of smoke What was red now turns blue Lady neatly cut in two With perfect timing and practised gaff His reward was your laugh A great performer, a real trooper Always magic,Tommy Cooper.

Sandy

Christmas Memories

Memories, memories of Christmases past Memories, fond memories that last and last.

Coal fires burning brightly in the iron grate, Hearing the click of the front garden gate, Feelings of excitement, as the doorbell rings, Rushing, jostling, to see what the postman brings.

Cards and parcels from far-flung relations Brought by steam trains to near-by stations.

Secreted away into mum’s hiding place, On top of her wardrobe, an old battered case, We knew it was there, but never went in, Entering parents’ bedroom was seen as a sin!

Memories, memories of Christmas’s past Memories, fond memories that last and last.

Rosie Dudley (10) Bringing the Christmas tree in from the garden, Spraying the pine needles to help them to harden, Fetching decorations stored in the dark loft The Church Bazaar above, Delicate glass baubles to be handled with gloves, Church Bazaars are a tradition, Home-made stars, angels, snowmen and santas, They come round every year, Red and gold tinsel, little Chinese lanterns, To remind us all that Christmas Dressing the tree was our very special treat Is uncomfortably near, Even down to the foiled chocs we would eat!

So everyone gets busy When it was finished we laughed and we crowed To provide a grand display As Dad switched on the fairy lights, oh how it glowed!

Of merchandise for you to buy Memories, memories of Christmases past On this Christmas Market day.

Memories, fond memories that last and last.

There are fancy goods and novelties, Waking wide-eyed on a cold Christmas morning, Shivering into dressing gowns as day is just Talc and aftershave, dawning, Plants and flowers and jewellery, Creeping down excitedly, opening the living It’s a real Aladdin’s Cave room door, Where folks can look for presents Sniffing Santa’s distinctive smell, seeing gifts on Like scented soap or Brut the floor.

And that special stocking filler Stockings we’d hung up empty on the high manFor Ault Kate who’s hard to suit. tel shelf Now bulging enticingly, filled to the brim by The children hope for Santa Santa’s elves, Or a bran tub by the door Empty sherry glass and half-eaten mince pie Sweets and games and cuddly toys There on a saucer in the heath did still lie.

Rushing back upstairs to wake mum and dad From this merry Christmas store.

To come back down with us, to see what we had.

Mystery parcels wrapped up neatly Memories, memories of Christmases past You can choose one for a pound, Memories, fond memories that last and last.

The Guides and Brownies make quite sure Going to Church, taking our favourite new toys There is plenty to go round.

To show to the other little girls and the boys, Putting swathed baby Jesus into the Nativity And there has to be a cake stall, stall, Guaranteed to sell out first, To join His mother Mary, Joseph, shepherds and Snacks and tea and coffee, all.

For all who get a thirst, Thanking God for the birth of His most precious You might even get a lunch here Son, Singing Carols, saying prayers, and then we were For a very moderate price done.

(The refreshments at St Andrew’s Walking back home through the crisp winter air Are always very nice.)

Back to our toys and scrumptious festive fare, Turkey with stuffing and all of the trimmings It’s good to be invited Plum pudding, our glasses with bubbling cider To perform this little task, brimming!

Although to be quite honest (Only allowed on Christmas Day!) We thought they’d never ask!

Memories, memories of Christmas’s past So open up your purses Memories, fond memories that last and last.

And give those moths an airing, With the glow from the fire and twinkling tree We hope you’ll all enjoy lights We sit in the gathering darkness, our faces so The fun and fellowship we’re sharing. bright, Thank you all for listening, Roasting sweet chestnuts over the hot open fire, Now we’ll wish you Christmas cheer, Listening to the Queen’s Speech, oh that was so dire!

With a special invitation Then playing Charades and lots of board games, Please come again – next year. wanting to win But cheating was frowned upon, that was a sin!

Joyce White, December 1995 Eating chocolates and oranges and drinking fruit The above poem was sent in by Betty White of punch, Trowell in remembrance of her now deceased sister As if we’d not had enough rich food for our -in-law Joyce White who wrote it for the opening lunch! of a Christmas bazaar at St Andrew’s Methodist Then clutching new toys, going upstairs to bed, Church, Ilkeston, where she was a member. we say “Thanks for a wonderful, magical Christmas Day”.

An Elegy Memories, fond memories that last and last.

Slight of hand, corny joke Bottle of milk, milk bottle broke White rabbit, from a hat Not like this, just like that

Janet Reeve

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Ilkeston Charter Fair 2016

Large crowds again flocked to Ilkeston’s Charter Fair, one of the largest and best street fairs in the country. It was the town’s 764th. Rides, sideshows, souvenir and food stalls were enjoyed by thousands. Photos: Kerry Louise Wheatley and Russell Oxley (night picture)

Story in Ilson

Edgar fell dern this ere bank.

Some on us ’ad sayn it’appen an’ way just cudner ’elp but laugh. I ran over to say if ay wa all rayt, an’ just as ar got to the top o’ this slope, Edgar wa slowly clamberin’ over the top, comin’ back again. Ay’d gorra face like thunder!

Ar said: “Arta all rayt?”

By Jim Sumner Ay said: “ Ar bloody amner all rayt.” Ay then used ’is full repertoire o’ swear wods plus a few more ay’d mde up ‘issen. Way ’elped ‘im across to the touchline an’ ay gradually calmed dern, burray wor a bit shaken up.

Ar said to ’im: “Ner Edgar, it’s abert aiftime, the ref’ll be blowin’’is whistle any After th’fost team ’ad bin gooin’ for a year minute, dusta want may to run the line in the or two, way started a second team anall, an’ second aif?” thi wara chap named Edgar Webb who Ay said to me: “Ner Jim, ar took the job on comm an’ genn us a lotta ’elp. One dee in the middle o’ winter, way ’ad to goo an’ plee in on one o’ the pitches on a Derby park. Any road, Edgar volunteered to run the line for me an’ gi me a break – it wa good on ’im.

Well, fost arl tell thee what sortera dee it wore – just one wod would describe it – horrible.

It wera dee in winter an’ a bitterly cowd wind wa blowin’ straight across the pitch.

All the the players an’ just a few spectators A bitterly cowd wind blew across the pitch wa nearly frozzen to death to begin wi. The wind gorreven stronger as the game progressed an’ it worner surprising that the ball the fost pleece, an’ arm gooin’ to finish it.” kept gooin’ erta play every minute or two.

Ar said to’im: “That’s a good chap, Edgar, Poor owd Edgar wa runnin’ the line an’ ay thar’d dow anythin’ for ar football team.” wa facin’ the wind full on an it made it a ’ellova job for ’im. One or two on us went Ay aid: “Ar, praps, but thar doesna dow so an’ ’elped ’im the best way wi could, burrif bad thisen. Thar’s allis doin’ jobs for the owt the wind got stronger an’ stronger. Nei- lads.” ther side looked like scoring an’ nubbudy Ar said: “Well, we both enjoy it, don’t we?” saymed to be enjoyin’ it, especially poor Way started the second aif but way moved owd Edgar who wa run off his fayt. over to the other side o’ the pitch so it wa Then summat ’appened that stuck in mi th’other linesman’s job to dow all the donmemory ever since, an ar think abert it many key wok. The time went by much quicker a time. Abert ten minutes before aif-time, and the match ended 0-0 as way thought it one of their pleers kicked the ball ert for a would. Thi wa plenty o’ swearin’ going off thrown in, but the wind carried it a long, but owd Edgar wa faylin’ a lot better. long way away. Edgar wa already abert fifteen yards back to save issen a lot of runnin’, At the end o’ the match way wa still frozzen but way went in the changin’ room an’ ’ad a so ay started runnin’ backwards’opin’ to lovely warm shower. When ar gorrom ar catch the ball before it went too far away. gorrinter th’bath and lay theer for abert aif Sadly, ay didner see that the grernd sloped an hour. Ar bet owd Edgar an’ all the pleers away quite steeply. Ay stretched ’is ’ands did the same. ert to try an’ catch the ball burras ay did ay It wora dee way shanner forget. fell dern’ill backwards. The ball ’it ‘im on the ’ead and went fother away, and poor owd

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GOOD OWD EDGAR WEBB – AY WARA GRAND CHAP

Morrisons Ilkeston donates tree to Chaucer Junior School Morrisons Ilkeston has donated a British Apple tree to Chaucer Junior School for them to plant and grow their own apples.

The three year old British Apple tree sapling was delivered to pupils at the school on Cranmer Street by Morrisons Community Champion Tracy Davidson along with two crates of apples so the children could have a chance to taste the fruit which the tree will eventually produce.

The traditional British Apple tree will take ten years to grow to maturity.

When mature it will be 4 metres tall and will grow enough apples to feed a class of over 30 Chaucer School’s pupils at Autumn harvest time.

Tracy Davidson said: “We hope our British Apple tree will be a lovey addition to Chaucer’s already wonderful garden. We hope that the children will enjoy watering, pruning and looking after it while it grows, and that it bears much fruit for years to come.”

Morrisons sells 500 million apples each year. It stocks over 26 varieties of British apples during the British season. Uniquely, Morrisons owns its own apple grading and packing site in Northamptonshire and works with over 20 British growers year-round. In season, Morrisons also sells British apple trees in its in-store garden centres.

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Pictured right: Morrisons Community Champion Tracy Davidson with Chaucer school pupils Charlotte Sisson, Maia Andrews-Burrows and Victoria Knighton.

The Way We Were

Cossall Colliery provided work for many local men T he above picture is of Cossall Colliery which ceased production in Novem-

out of old workings, the entrance was via a drift, more often referred to as the footrill, which was short for foot and rail access. ber 1966. I took the photo a month later. It was about a 3-minute walk uphill from the pit yard to the Nottingham Canal where you I left school in 1952 and trained and quali- went over a bridge and entered the footrill fied as an electrician there. and then passed under Church Lane. If you The pit yard entrance is now Soloman Road. walk the canal towpath you can just make The building on the left is the pit head baths out the blocked up entrance. and part of the slag heap (waste tip) in the Cossall was still hand filling (pick and shovbackground became an artificial ski slope. el ) coal face work when I started there, conWhen I started work at Cossall in 1952 the ditions were not good, 4 foot was a thick pit shafts adjacent to Coronation Road were seam. There were plenty of accidents as you used only for ventilation and pumping water would expect but things got a lot safer I

think when mechanisation (power loading ) came in about 1960.

I worked three shifts most of my working life, power loading meant more shift work because coal was cut on days and afternoons, so more maintenance was done on the night shift.

Cossall Colliery was the workplace of many men round here. It was dirty and sometimes dangerous, but it put food on the table.

When the pits were nationalised in 1947 there were about 1,150 pits in the country.

Most of them were small output pits like Cossall, about 250,000 tons a year. Now we

have no deep mines, that of course is another story.

I left the pit and started on the railway in January 1967 and had a good 33 years at Toton Diesel Maintenance Depot.

The station at the junction was already closed, not surprising as you very rarely saw anyone using it.

Now 50 years later we are near to having a new railway station—let’s hope it is well used. Is the new station keeping its old name, Ilkeston Junction & Cossall?

John Fletcher, Ilkeston

HiQ Ilkeston has been serving the local area for more than 40 years. Our friendly and approachable team will make you feel at ease whether you’re a motoring expert or if it’s your first time visiting a garage. We started life as Kettering Tyres before becoming a HiQ centre. We are a proud local employer and have a very different way of working. Although we are backed by a nationally recognised business, we run things very much like any other family business would. This means a lot of repeat business and knowing many of our customers on a first name basis.

We offer a full range of garage services including; servicing, MOTs and tyres for both cars and vans, replacing exhausts, vehicle health check, oil and filter changes plus on board diagnostics. At the moment we are offering a fantastic price on MOTs at just £30*. Bring along the voucher opposite to take advantage of this offer. Or why not book a Gold Service from just £129.99 and get your MOT* completely free. We will even collect your vehicle and deliver it back to you at no extra cost.

With winter well and truly upon us, it’s important that your vehicle gets a health check.

Ask in-store about our free check-up. We’ll check your oil levels, battery and add in some anti-freeze too.

For all your motoring needs, head down to HiQ Ilkeston, your local motoring specialist. Call us on 0115 932 5499 or pop in to the centre; 4244 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8DX. You can also email us at: hiqilkeston@yahoo.co.uk Pictured: The site of the old Ilkeston North railway station being developed for the Police Station with our premises across the road, and below HiQ as it is today,

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Music Scene

HELLO FOLKS !

DAVID POTTER TAKES A WANDER THROUGH THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS SCENE BOTH PAST AND PRESENT It’s a fair bet that if you mentioned the word “Radiogram” to most of our younger readers you’d be met with a blank stare. Sifting through and cataloguing my 78, 45, 33 (and a third) music collection, as I am right now, set me thinking about the way some of us, of a certain age, used to listen to our music back in the day.

When a Bush state of the art model with a FOUR speed multiple Garrard record deck (including 16 rpm) arrived at the Potter household in the 1950’s it was a red letter day indeed.

Radiograms first became popular in the post war era and were, as often as not, designed just as much as a piece of furniture as an home entertainment function.

Incorporating a radio (essential for receiving Radio Luxembourg with those Horace Batchelor Pools winning tips) and a record autochanger enabling you to load up to 6 discs at a time, you were a street celebrity that far out weighed the later “go to house” status which came with the advent of the set top ITV box and, later, colour TV on BBC2.

Memories of YOUR radiograms and record players very welcome.

(By the way 16, 33 and1/3, 45 and 78 refers to revolutions on the turntable per minute.)

Talking of sifting through that record collection brings me to a band from Derbyshire who achieved critical acclaim in folk music circles in the 1970’s and whose debut album “A map of Derbyshire” sits proudly in my vinyl album roster.

The original line up of Muckram Wakes included Roger and Helen Watson from Mansfield and, from Somercotes, John Tams who went on to achieve recognition for his involvement in such projects as War Horse and the ITV Sharpe series starring Sean Bean where

he was involved in the musical score and played the part of rifleman Daniel Hagman.

They became a full time professional outfit extensively touring Britain and Europe taking in TV and radio appearances, concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and a raft of festivals.

Their debut album “A map of Derbyshire” has become a classic of its kind. (It’s currently changing hands on the original vinyl market for over £70 a copy.)

For me, Muckram Wakes are just a representative part of a rich tradition of our local musical and artistic heritage to remember and treasure but, JUST AS IMPORTANT, is the wealth of talent and creativity that continues to surface and come through which deserves

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS SURGERY

Fifteen make the grade with Solihull Sixth Form

site that is truly mobile compatible.”

Fifteen has so far worked on websites and design projects for 25 schools, colleges and universities, fast making a name for itself in the education sector. The company is also creating the advertising for Nottingham High School and designed Ashfield School’s prospectus.

Ollie said: “At a time where online presence is at its most desirable it’s really exciting to work with like-minded and forward thinking individuals that are receptive to innovation.”

Fifteen have won awards for its work with schools, including a Hermes Creative Award for the recent work it did on website and campus signage for Ellis Guilford School in Nottingham The Hermes award - which recognises industry leading creative professionals - was presented to Fifteen as a result of the company’s work earlier this year in developing a bespoke new website for Ellis Guilford.

The aim of the new website was to appeal to young tech-savvy adults and reflect the school’s modern, fresh approach to education.

County Councillor Glennice Birkin Member for Ilkeston East and County Councillor John Frudd Member for Ilkeston South are holding a Members’ Surgery on Saturday 10th December 2016 10am to 12 noon Ilkeston Town Hall, Ilkeston DE7 5RP

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Councillor Surgery held by

Michelle Booth at the Ilkeston Library on 10th December is cancelled and will resume again in the New Year on 14th January 2017.

In the meantime Michelle can be contacted via email on michelle.booth@derbyshire.gov.uk or 0115 944 4658 for any enquiries

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Left: A Bush radiogram circa 1950s and right: Muckram Wakes performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Ilkeston digital agency Fifteen has been praised for coming up with an award winning formula for designing a new website and prospectus for Solihull Sixth Form College, helping them to make the grade.

The brainchild of Ollie Piddubriwnyj, Armstrongs Mill-based Fifteen was chosen out of a number of agencies to work with the college last month, making it the 714th educational project for the team.

Beverley Bishop, marketing co-ordinator at the college, said: “Working with Fifteen has been great from a creative point of view.

They have taken time to get to know what kind of college we are and what our philosophy and ethos is like. We are delighted that this has been replicated in the design they have created for both the website and prospectus.

“They are reactive to our needs, and we now have a new look which appeals to both parents and students. We also now have a web-

Boost for local community project thanks to Derbyshire County Council A Derbyshire project that runs activities for people with experience of homelessness and other issues has been given £1,000 by Derbyshire County Council and local councillor Glennice Birkin.

Growing Lives is a centre in Ilkeston for people who are experiencing poor physical or mental health, social isolation and lack of skills and confidence. It runs a wide range of activities, including gardening, looking after chickens, cookery, furniture upcycling, bicycle repair and arts and crafts.

Last year it supported 36 people to improve their health, skills, confidence and motivation.

The project has been given a much-needed boost by the Derbyshire County Council

recognition, coverage and encouragement.

I hope you’ve enjoyed our wander through the past and present over the past few months and I’d like to thank everyone for their feedback and involvement during 2016.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Email: davidilkeston@gmail.com Tel: 07971 899704 P.S. A successful charity Open Mike session in November has led to a pre Christmas repeat on Sunday Dec. 11 at West Hallam Village Hall (opposite The Punch Bowl) 5.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m. Please support this as it is in aid of the Air Ambulance.

All enquiries to: rhythmcafe@outlook.com

Ollie Piddubriwnyj Members’ Community Leadership Scheme – an annual fund which can be used by county councillors to support projects in their division.

Glennice Birkin, Labour councillor for Ilkeston East, has given the project £1,000 to buy equipment.

Sarah Hernandez, Managing Director of Derventio Housing Trust, the organisation who runs Growing Lives, said: “We are delighted that Councillor Birkin has chosen to support Growing Lives. The project is based in Cotmanhay, a former coalfields community that has high levels of deprivation.

“The activities and support we offer through Growing Lives have helped local people to make real improvements to their lives. This donation will mean we can buy essential equipment to keep the project going and continue to make a difference.”

Pictured left: Cllr Glennice Birkin

Children attend a Service of Remembrance at Hallam Fields

By Patricia Spencer and Danny Corns

T

he Hallam Fields War Memorial was erected in 1921 and was dedicated to the 27 men from Hallam Fields and Stanton who lost their lives during the 1914-1918 war.

It stood for almost sixty years under the clock tower at the top of Crompton Street, but due to some vandalism taking place, it was decided that it should be moved to a safer haven.

The bosses at Stanton were persuaded to find a safer spot to site the memorial and it was put in place in a corner of the sports ground at the Stanton Institute in 1980.

The Bronze plaque measuring 4ft by 3ft was cast by top class brass moulders and pattern makers in the Brass shop at New Works Foundry.

However it proved not to be such a safe place after all as one Sunday afternoon in 1990 it was stolen along with many other items in the area.

As luck would have it Danny Corns had taken a very good photograph of the memorial. (Danny has long been know for going out to take photographs of the area And thank goodness for that, as he has helped keep the history of Ilkeston alive.)

From that photograph and with the help of Peter Hodson, a Stanton Manager and Chairman

of the Stanton Sports Association they were able to get another one made at Staveley Foundries as the Stanton Foundries had already been shut down at this time.

By the time it was ready for reinstating it was too close to Armistice Day to get it put in place.

However Danny managed to make a replica in wood, paint it and put it in place by the 11th November. This was reported on the Midlands Television in 1990.

The following year, the replacement was ready and was sited on its rightful spot. The Dedication of the memorial was carried out by the Vicar of St Mary’s Church, Reverend Arthur Robertson, The dedication service was attended by the CEO of Stanton, Mr Atkin and about sixty of Hallam Fields and Stanton employees.

For many years the Stanton Sports Association put a wreath on the Memorial, followed by a number of wreaths laid by the Ilkeston Rugby Club once they became the new owners of the Stanton Institute.

Danny has always wanted to see the children from Hallam Fields School attending the service, as he believes the children today need to know the sacrifices their ancestors made for them.

On the 10th November 2016, Mrs Cowley, one

of the teachers at Hallam Fields School brought about 3l children to place their crosses at the base of the Memorial. This is the second year the children have attended. As each child came forward with their crosses, they were quiet and very well organised.

There are 27 names on the memorial, all young men from Hallam Fields and Stanton who gave their lives for their country. Danny’s Uncle Reg was one of them.

I spoke to Mrs Cowley after the service and she told me the children are taken out and about to learn the history of Ilkeston. She also gave me a copy of their School Motto:

Danny has himself put a wreath on the memorial for many, many years in memory of the fallen, His Uncle Reg died at the Battle of Passchendaele on August 13th 1917. Next year will of course be the 100th anniversary of his death.

The ceremony this year was also attended by Maggie Throup MP for Erewash, who laid the wreath at the memorial.

Maggie said afterwards, “It is always good to see the children at these events. It is good for them to be included. It brings the history alive for them and makes them realise what it means today. As these men went to Hallam Fields School, I think it is very touching.”

Father Bill Enoch led the prayers and blessings Whoever you are be noble. at the service and members of the local British Whatever you do, do well.

Legion also attended. John Camm read The Act Whenever you speak, speak kindly, Of Homage during the service.

And do good, wherever you dwell.

This year will be the last year for The Sherwood Foresters Ilkeston Branch due to lack of The learning of this school motto ceased in numbers. Their Banner will be deposited at the 1940 when the old school on School Lane closed due to the possibility of bombing raids. Erewash Museum. The Service ended with the Last Post, Reveille and Kohina Epitaph.

They then turned the top end of Cavendish School into the Hallam Fields Junior School.

When we got to the Stanton Institute it was raining quite hard. As the service got under The old school was a Church of England way the rain stopped. Then as soon as the serSchool erected in 1880 and demolished in 1976. The War Memorial was a Church Memo- vice ended the rain began to fall once more. rial.

Was it Divine Intervention?

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New local business

A shop where dogs are definitely allowed Sarah Pritchard has opened a new business in Ilkeston.

She told us: “The shop in Wharncliffe Road was a laundrette in the 1970s, and I remember going there as a little girl. Before that it was a Co-op. Then my father bought the property and ran it as a haberdashery shop until the decline of the textile industry forced its closure. The shop stood empty for years until my father offered me the opportunity to use it to start my own business.”

After some market research, Sarah realised there was a gap in the market for a dog grooming salon in Ilkeston and, as a dog lover herself, she saw it as the perfect opportunity to turn her passion for pooches into a vocation.

“The shop needed a lot of work doing to it but I

Sarah at work at her dog grooming salon >

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didn’t let that deter me,” said Sarah.

“The refurbishment included laying tiles, painting, building a counter and plumbing for the hydraulic dog bath. It’s all done now and the shop is now a lovely new dog grooming salon called Furry Tails Dog Grooming.“ Alongside working on the transformation of the salon, Sarah attended a dog grooming course at Broomfield College where she gained her professional dog grooming qualification.

“I have had experience of grooming a wide range of dogs at college and at home for family and friends. The services I offer are washing, trimming, grooming out undercoat, hand stripping and nail clipping.

“As a single mum I juggle my busy family life with running my new business and this is a challenge I am enjoying. I am already building up a satisfied clientele.

“I can be contacted for an appointment on 07763 693662 or at the salon: 101 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston DE7 5HF.”

NUTBROOK PETANQUE CLUB (French Boules)

The club has had a busy time this year once again entering two teams into the Thursday Pair League Competition. Unfortunately there were no honors this season, either in the cup or league. The First Team finished in the top half of their league 4 points away from 2nd place the overall winners being Loughborough who had romped away with the lead.

The Second Team were not so fortunate and ended up in the bottom half of their division but with an extra 2 points they would have finished above half way.

In September we held our last in house competition of the year. Members are allocated points throughout the year depending on where they finish in our four annual competitions, the points going towards the overall Bill Grayson trophy. Competition has been fierce with Sheila Innes winning the Chairman's Shield in April and Roger Allen the Singles in June.

The Doubles competition in July was won by a triples team, due to odd numbers playing on the day, with Carol Oliver, Terry Spink and Marilyn Wilson sharing the trophy. We had the reverse situation in September when a doubles team of Sheila Innes and Don Williamson won the Triples competition. When all the points were totted up the overall winner of the Bill Grayson trophy was Roger Allen, who has won the trophy for the last 4 years on the trot.

The Club has been successful in securing funding from the Derbyshire Foundation to promote playing petanque in Derbyshire.The club want to extend the opportunities for all ages and abilities to play the game. Our resident coach, Phil Allen, is looking to work with local schools to introduce the game to more young people. Petanque is an ideal game for older people and we hope to look at ways of encouraging older people to become involved. Look out for further details early in the New Year when the weather has improved a little. If you want to brave the cooler weather and play during the winter, as many of us do, the details are below.

If anyone would like to join us we play every Tuesday and Sunday afternoon from 12 noon onwards, weather permitting. Our piste is at the rear of Nutbrook Cricket Club Pavilion, High Lane East, West Hallam.

We are a friendly and sociable group and welcome you to come and have a go. We can supply you with boules.

Jenny Thacker (Club Secretary)

School has support group for bereaved students

December Erewash Ramblers

A bereavement group has been set up to support students at Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy who have lost a parent or close relative.

Currently eight students attend weekly meetings where they can discuss their feelings with their peers and they have also joined together to create a memorial garden at the academy.

The group was created by Eileen Stringer, a family resource worker at the academy, who came up with the idea after running one-toone sessions and group work on a smaller scale with some of the young people affected.

She said: “I’d done one-to-one sessions and some group work and I just thought it would be a good idea for the students to support each other.

“They can talk to adults but they don’t always want to and I think it’s often easier for students to talk to young people the same age as them who are under the same pressures. They understand each other.

“They can come to the meetings and talk about whatever they want; it doesn’t have to be to do with their feelings about losing a relative. It’s a great release for them.

“This school is excellent when it comes to supporting students.”

Fourteen-year-old Amy Tatler lost her mum

and Evie Young’s dad died of a brain tumour last year.

Evie, 15, said: “We can talk about whatever we want in the meetings, it could be something we are feeling angry about and just need to let it out. It’s good for me because my dad used to be the person I would go to in that situation.”

Ellie Bowley’s mum died in 2007. The 15year-old said: “I don’t really talk about it to anybody else as it’s quite upsetting. I like this group though as we have all become friends.”

Morgan Mitchell’s mum died when they were on holiday.

The 16-year-old said: “The other thing we have done is write down our memories and thoughts and put them inside a soft toy, noone else is allowed to look at what we have written.”

Cody Tucker, 16, who lost his mum to cancer, said: “This group is a really good idea because it gives you someone to talk to who knows what it’s like, how you are feeling and what you’ve been through. After my mum died I felt angry and Mrs Stringer has definitely helped me to deal with that.”

Robert Naylor’s mum died last year. The 13year-old said: “Coming to this group has really helped me. I think Mrs Stringer is the best person ever.”

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An Ilkeston based PR agency has proven “It’s made things more exciting for us as there that it has a sweet-tooth for local businesses, is always something going on - we’ve been having recently secured a contract with getting lots of coverage and it’s fantastic for Stacey’s Bakery to provide a range of PR ser- two local businesses to support each other. vices.

“Hopefully this partnership will encourage Poppy-PR was first introduced to the family other companies to take the support and serbakery after the director of Stacey’s Bakery vices that are available to them right on their was recommended to the firm by a local web doorstep.” agency, due to its friendly, reliable and person- So far the agency has assisted the bakery in alised service. bringing back an old Derbyshire cake which The family-run business, which has two baker- once made the area famous. The launch of ies in Ilkeston, in addition to further premises Thor cake was the first main project for the in Eastwood and Heanor, is a real treat for the team, who pitched the idea to David and subagency, which has made a name for itself sequently made it a roaring success. working with many of the new inhabitants of Established in 2010, Poppy-PR, is the fast the old Ilkeston Coop, and a string of others paced public relations agency founded by Tina throughout the town.

Clough. Only employing NCTJ accredited David Stacey, director of Stacey’s Bakery, journalists, the agency provides a range of said: “After the referral, I arranged to meet the skills and specialisms including design, event Poppy-PR team at the firms Bath Street office organisation, marketing, PR and SEO. and was impressed by how friendly they all Tina Clough, managing director of Poppy-PR, were. said: “Stacey’s Bakery has been a delightful “From then, the team at Poppy-PR have been addition to our client list. It is wonderful to be an amazing support for the business and have able to support a local business that really is at been encouraging me to participate in the heart of Ilkeston town centre. things that I would never normally be doing. “We are proud that David first heard of us They have had me on the radio, in the papers, through a referral, as it shows that our high-

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Monday 5th December. 10.30am. 6½ miles.

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Sunday 11th December. 10.00am. 10 miles Lathkill Dale Walk. Meet at Moor Lane CP Youlgreave (SK194645, DE46 1LW). Leader: to be arranged.

Christmas Lunch. Thursday 15th December.

Erewash Golf Club. Lunch at 1.00pm - contact Silvia Reid (01332 675696). Pre-lunch walk at 10.30am. (Changing facilities are available.)

Leader Brian Marshall.

Monday 19th December. 10.30am. 6½ miles (hilly & stiles). Walk from Belper River Gardens, P&D (SK347483). Leader Trevor Bamford.

Wednesday 21st December. 10.30am. Short walk. Shipley Park. Meet at Visitor Centre Heanor Gate (SK431452). Leader Alan Brown.

Christmas Social. Wednesday 21st December.

7.30pm. West Hallam Village Hall.

Thursday 29th December. 10.30am. Stanley & Morley Area. Meet at Stanley Village Hall (SK42408, DE7 6FE). Leaders Jacqui & Royce Drew (07592 263284).

Sunday 1st January 2017. 10.00am. Short walk.

Annual New Years Day walk. Meet at West Hallam Village Hall. Soup and rolls at the village hall after the walk (please book beforehand).

Furth info at the club website or Tony Beardsley on 0115 917 0082

Ikeston Rambling Club Thursday 1st December: Club social evening at The Poacher, 7.45pm.

Sunday 11th December: A 9-mile walk starting from Lower Hartsay and taking lunch at South Wingfield. Leader Clive Unwin.

Further details about Ilkeston Rambling Club can be had from Jim Cresswell on 0115 944 2633 or 07747 419380.

Long Eaton Rambling Club www.longeatonramblingclub.org.uk Sunday 4th December - Annual Christmas Dinner Sunday 11th December- Rowsley Circular, 9 miles. Lunch at Bakewell. Meet 9.00am Long Eaton Town Hall .

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Climate change campaigner at SJH

and former Saint John Houghton CVA student Harriett Goldworth, who works there.

Olivia Curzon Manners, 11, said the Justice and Peace group would be coming up with A climate change campaigner from Malawi ideas about how they could help reduce climate gave an inspirational talk to students at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy. change following Mr Mughogho’s talk.

She said: “I joined the Justice and Peace group Victor Mughogho spoke to students about the impact that climate change is having on people because I wanted to help make a difference to living in Malawi and he urged them to make a people.”

Students have also helped to raise more than difference. £900 for CAFOD buy paying £2 to wear their Members of the academy’s Justice and Peace group have been challenged to think of one act own clothes and taking part in a family fast they could carry out which would help reduce day. Rachel Rose, chaplain at Saint John Houghton CVA, in Kirk Hallam, said students climate change. The group is considering encouraging students not to drink bottled water or had been inspired to act by Mr Mughogho’s talk. suggesting that solar panels could be used on She said: “Victor’s Act of Worship made us academy buildings. realise that climate change is having a much Mr Mughogho, from the Eagles Relief and bigger impact than we imagined on the people Development Program which is a partner of Christian Aid, said it was important that people of Malawi. There are regular droughts, crops are being destroyed, the rainfall levels are untook action now to reduce the impact of clipredictable and there are millions who are mate change. starving.”

He said: “Communities in Malawi have been Victor Mughogho with Saint John students so adversely affected by the changes in the rainfall pattern. The rivers are dry and the water table is much deeper. There are droughts and then floods. There is massive deforestation and only a few have electricity for cooking but we suffer from frequent power cuts.

“I am asking everybody what can we do about climate change, what is the one thing you could do that would bring about the greatest change and that call goes out to everyone.

“What things are achievable in this school?

Solar energy is good and it gives all of us a better planet and reducing waste is critical.”

During his trip to the area, Mr Mughogho also visited the Stapleford parish and The Briars, in Crich, where he met with Father David Cain

Friends of Bennerley Viaduct

Viaduct tour continues The ‘Iron Giant’ exhibition which started out at the Erewash Museum this summer is now making its way around the four campuses of Derby College, giving staff and students the

chance to relate the Bennerley viaduct project to their own area of study. Having spent a fortnight at the Ilkeston site it is now on view at Broomfield Hall, Morley, until Christmas.

The New Year will see the exhibition installed at the Joseph Wright Centre before it moves to the Roundhouse.

The next meeting of the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct will be held at the Dewdrop Inn on Monday 5th December at 7pm.

Keep up with the project and the activities of the Friends group on their Facebook page and at bennerleyviaduct.org.uk Kieran Lee, the Community Engagement Officer, can be contacted on 07823 536 941 or by email at kieran.lee@sustrans.org.uk

Jeff Wynch < The viaduct under construction in 1876/77 ed with roosts.

The new Green Flag was raised at Straw’s Bridge on Thursday, November 3rd, by the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Abey Stevenson.

By the time you read this article the replaceThe annual bat box monitoring was carried out ment elm trees will have been planted on site. in October. There was no sign that any of the Let’s hope they do better than the last lot. boxes had been occupies by bats, although birds had attempted to build nests in a couple Keep up with events and news by visiting the website www.friendsofstrawsbridge.co.uk and of them. The fact that bats have so far turned on Facebook. Your wildlife photos are weldown this free accommodation is not a cause come on the Facebook page. for concern: there are plenty of bats active in the area and they must be already well provid- Jeff Wynch

The Friends of Straw’s Bridge

Green flag raised

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Scouts in Somme memorial tribute Scouts from the 10th Ilkeston (Stanley Common) Scout Group painted a hundred miniature ‘Tommies’ that were part of an art installation displayed at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffs.

The figures represented 19,240 British or Commonwealth soldiers killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, some from our own area.

The battle ended on 18th November and ceremonies were held then to mark the occasion.

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DEATH

BIRTHDAY MEMORIES

Harry Clay

Richard Shaw

Born Ilkeston 9/1/1933 Passed away 2/11/2016 Married to Marion Two sons Paul & Russell Four Grandchildren Ruth, Amy, Adam & Jack Two great grandchildren Indi & Eva Beau Uncle to many nieces & nephews Harry attended Chaucer & Hallcroft school A member of Ilkeston Casuals cricket club played football locally and was a very keen sportsman.

For many years Harry worked at Booths factory as a Fitter also worked at Ormond colliery, Stanton iron works and finished his career at John player and sons.

He loved travel and all sports.

Funeral arrangements : Bramcote crematorium 9:30 Friday 25th November for a service, 10:30 Ilkeston park cemetery for burial.

With refreshments at Gladstone lodge, Ilkeston to follow.

The family would like to extend a welcome to all parts of the funeral but please feel free to attend any parts you are able.

Rather than flowers: If anyone would like to give a donation to Treetops hospice electronically go to Info@treetopshospice.org.uk Button donate now Fill a form “In memory of Harry and Marion”

6th Dec1965 / 29th May 2013.

You filled our life with happiness untold, You always had a lovely smile, And a precious heart of gold.

Love and miss you every day Love from Mam, Dad and Wendy.

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JUST A THOUGHT Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play as a team is another story.—Casey Stengel

Ilkeston FC round-up by Matchman

Coalville 2 Ilkeston 3 A spectacular goal by Malachi Lavelle-Moore in added time gave Ilkeston an unlikely win after they had been reduced to ten players.

The Robins swept into an early lead with goals by Lavelle-Moore on nine minutes and then Luis Rose fifteen minutes later. Coalville replied immediately through Alex Troke and equalised before half time through Nat Watson. Ilkeston’s Dexter Atkinson was controversially sent off fifteen minutes into the second half for an alleged elbow when challenging for a high ball. The referee had originally seen no offence nor had the linesman but after seeing the injury and consulting together a red card was shown. Ilkeston were then forced to defend as Coalville pushed for a winner but Lavelle-Moore stole the points for Ilkeston with an incredible volley which was deemed good enough to be shown on BBC television.

Sat. 29th Oct.’16 - FA Trophy

Ilkeston 0 Barwell 2 Ilkeston had previously beaten Barwell this season in the league and FA Cup but this was to be Barwell’s day. In a first half of few chances, Owen Storey gave the visitors the

IFCSG NEWS

Old favourites v fans match planned

Next year’s planned event to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the opening of the New Manor Ground is coming on leaps and bounds. Booked for July 8th, it is anticipated that a whole series of events will be taking place at the NMG. First up is the likelihood of Ilkeston FC’s first pre-season fixture ahead of the 2017/18 season. It is likely that it will be some time before our opponents will be known but manager Paul Holland has indicated to the Supporters Group that he’ll be aiming for an attractive visiting team.

An hour after the final whistle, it has been proposed that a charity match will then take place between former Robins favourites and a team made up of fans. Already a high level of former stars have agreed to roll back the years and take to the pitch once again. Kevin Allsop, James Cullingworth, Jamie Eaton, Chris Freestone, Ryan Hindley, Scott Huckerby, Justin Jenkins, John Knapper, Andy Love, Craig Ludlam, Mat McKenzie, Ian Robinson, Craig Swinscoe, James Whitehead and Dale Wright are among those who’ll be gracing the NMG. Jason Campbell, who played in the first ever match on the ground, will be flying over from Dubai to take part as well. Jason is currently Duncan Payne

Stanton battle on despite setbacks Followers of our Facebook page will have read about the problems encountered by Stanton Ilkeston Football Club as they seek to develop their new ground.

It seems someone doesn’t want it go ahead and is going to great lengths to intimidate those working on the project which will see a twostorey pavilion for community use and changing rooms built on the site behind the bowling alley, an area previously popular for dog walking..

Chairman Rob Kirk said of the latest episode: “An extremely alarming incident took place whilst our Senior Reserve team were actually playing a match. Someone decided to attach a bike lock to the barrier on the public footpath at the entrance to our home ground.

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Sat. 5th Nov.’16 - Northern Premier League

ahead when Michael Grogan was allowed to head in from a corner. Ilkeston levelled just before half time through Malachi LavelleIlkeston had to settle for a point on Merseyside Moore. The turning point in the second half was after letting slip a two goal lead. Marine started the sending off of Mark Shelton. Having already the stronger but Ilkeston went ahead from their been booked in the first half he appeared to be lead on 33 minutes. Ilkeston’s forwards first real attack through Ben Morris. On 22 clipped on the edge of the penalty area. The seemed reluctant to have a go and Barwell minutes Luis Rose made it two when his shot referee thought differently and gave him a secdoubled their lead through Ballinger on 58 took a deflection which wrong footed home the ond yellow for simulation. With Ilkeston a man minutes with Ilkeston’s defenders appealing for offside. It was 78 minutes before the Bar- keeper. Luck evened itself out five minutes later down, Skelmersdale sensed that they could win. when Danny Mitchley’s shot was deflected past They piled forward and got what turned out to well keeper was tested by Brandon Clarke.

Durrant to make it 2-1. Marine were then be the winner on 77 minutes through Hazeldine.

Lavelle-Moore then had a shot blocked and an effort just too high as Ilkeston made a late awarded a penalty from which Sherlock equalised. The second half was goalless but Ilkeston Tue .15th Nov.’16 - League Cup bid to rescue the game. twice came very close to winning it. First Matt Baker had a goalbound shot cleared off the line Rugby Town 0 Ilkeston 0 Tue. 1st Nov.’16 - Northern Premier League then a Jaylon Bather header was somehow kept (Rugby won 4-3 on penalties) Ilkeston 0 Rushall Olympic 2 out by a stunning save from the Marine keeper. With the exception of first team keeper Ross Promotion chasing Rushall punished Ilkeston Durrant, Ilkeston fielded their Under 21side for Tue. 8th Nov.’16 - Northern Premier League for missed chances with two late goals. In a this League Cup tie. The Ilkeston team played lively first half, Ilkeston matched Rushall and Ilkeston 2 Spennymoor 3 some nice passing football but lacked a cutting had several opportunities but the visitors went edge. They came close to scoring just before Spennymoor arrived at the New Manor Ground closest with a shot that grazed the crossbar. In half time but Rugby managed to survive. The the second half Luis Rose had a great chance regarded by many as promotion favourites and second half saw few opportunities apart from it is rumoured that they have the highest player when he burst through. His lob beat the out both sides hitting the woodwork. It went to penwage bill in the league. They certainly have a rushing keeper but was just too high. On 77 alties and the Rugby keeper emerged as the hero good mix of experience and quality but despite minutes Rushall took the lead with a close after making two saves. this it was Ilkeston who took the lead through range prod by Diop following a corner. It was Ben Morris and it took the visitors till just betough on Ilkeston who had played well and Sat. 19th Nov.’16 Northern Premier League fore half time to find an equaliser in an even been on top. In an effort to rescue a point in Ilkeston 0 Workington 2 first period.

Spennymoor showed their class in the final moments, keeper Durrant came up the second half and Ilkeston were forced to deIlkeston again fielded a very young side and the for an Ilkeston corner but the ball was cleared more experienced Workington dominated the and Rushall’s Cooper ran to the halfway line fend for long periods. The visitors inevitably game. Workington took an early lead through and expertly fired the ball into Durrant’s emp- went ahead after 77 minutes and doubled their lead three minutes from time. Luis Rose got an Robert Wilson in the 7th minute and never ty goal to make it two nil. excellent consolation for Ilkeston in added time looked back. Ilkeston’s only real opportunity in to complete the scoring. the first half came just before half time when arranging, with his former manager Danny visiting keeper Aaron Taylor miskicked a clearBoyes, for as many players from his era as Sat. 12th Nov.’16 - Northern Premier League ance but Malachi Lavelle-Moore couldn’t quite possible to take part in the game as well. take advantage. Just three minutes into the secSkelmersdale 2 Ilkeston 1 Anyone interested in playing for the fans ond half Workington scored again through Scott This was a really disappointing performance team should contact me via the New Manor Allison and Ilkeston could not respond. A late from Ilkeston against a team they had recently Ground 25th Anniversary Facebook page or beaten comprehensively. On a heavy pitch they chance fell to Lavelle-Moore but he saw his speak with an IFCSG committee member. As shot well saved by Wilson. allowed Skem to dictate. The home side went this game is being played for charity, any supporter wishing to take part will be required to make a donation. Details of how this can be done and which charity we will be supporting will be revealed in this newspaper early in the New Year.

The main evening event will be staged in the clubhouse during the evening, from 8pm.

This will be an opportunity for fans and ex players to mingle, chat about old times and take photographs. In addition, a fully illustrated A4 booklet detailing the history of the ground from its humble beginnings to the 3,000 capacity stadium we have today, including memories of the best players and most exciting games, will go on sale. We are hoping that a compilation of some of our finest moments will also be screened, and a marquee is being arranged in case of a high number of attendees, with catering facilities.

This is shaping up to be an event that no local football supporter should miss and everyone is welcome. More details will follow over the course of the next few months as we approach the big day.

Robins’ wretched run Sat. 22nd Oct.’16 - Northern Premier League

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“This could have been catastrophic if an emergency vehicle would have needed to gain access. If an ambulance had been required they would not have been able to get to the scene of the emergency.”

The club is now considering installing CCTV cameras and has leafletted local residents to reassure them of the ‘positives of the venue compared with the blot on the landscape it is now’.

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