All Things Local - Ripley Edition - August/September 2018 by Karyn

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Hello readers

I hope you’re all well and enjoying the summer. Back in June I turned 50 and what a fantastic time I had. Roy, my husband took me away with another couple to a beautiful place in Greece called Parga. Although it’s on the mainland, it really has the feel of a little cosmopolitan Greek island. I’m a bit of a scaredy-cat if truth be known (and not keen on heights) so when Roy my husband suggested I do something a little daring to make my birthday memorable, I thought he was joking when he suggested I go parasailing! After a nervy “I’ll do it if you do it” discussion with my friend Jane (plus a large vino), we plucked up the courage to go for it. We went up together … and wow, what can I say … we both thoroughly enjoyed it (although another large vino was required very soon after landing)! When we returned to the UK, I had a ‘mini-festival’ which was held in a barn on a campsite in Whatstandwell. The theme was ‘Flower Power’ to mark the decade in which I was born. It was truly one of the best nights I’ve ever had. Everyone made a real effort to dress up in keeping with the theme. Two excellent local bands provided the music throughout the evening. The entertainment kicked off with a brilliant performance by Belper-based duo ‘The Ferretts’. This was followed by a Derbyshire-based 5-piece band called ‘Facsimile’. If anyone is looking for a band to play at a private party, I can highly recommend both … you can read more about them within the pages of this edition. Thank you to Roy and to all of my friends for making it a birthday to remember.

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Winners’ Corner

CONGRATULATIONS Lesley Tibbert of Horsley Woodhouse who has won a bottle of Champagne.

CONGRATULATIONS Gareth Lloyd of Belper who has won a 2 course lunch for 2 people at The Loft in Belper.

Before I sign off, I’d just like to thank The New Inn at Little Eaton for providing a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people as this edition’s crossword prize. Have a lovely summer and I’ll see you again in the autumn. Best wishes Karyn Karyn Milner, Publisher/Editor E: karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk T: 01332 882882 or 07977 272770 W: www.allthingslocal.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @ATLMagazines

Helen Young – Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator.

Contents Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 People at The New Inn in Little Eaton Children’s Puzzles Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! Champagne Sudoku

6 58 65 68

Business & Professional Lifestyle Food, Drink, Entertainment Health, Beauty, Fitness Motors Home & Garden Children & Education Community

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Prize Crossword

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1 One of the seasons (6) 4 Heaviness (6) 9 Massive (7) 10 Beside (5) 11 Surrounded by (5) 12 Tenth month (7) 13 Powerful optical instruments (11) 18 Anguish (7) 20 Complete (5) 22 Lively dance (5) 23 Disorder (7) 24 Female sibling (6) 25 Lively (6)

Down

1 A horse for example (6) 2 Rhythm (5) 3 Person in charge (7) 5 Precise (5) 6 Farewell (4-3) 7 Big cats (6) 8 Protest (11) 14 Rude remarks (7)

15 External (7) 16 Modifies (6) 17 Tired (6) 19 Astound (5) 21 Brass instruments (5)

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BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Business &&Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors Some Settlement Agreements will include all

Legal Matters:

In each edition legal advisors from Settlement Agreements Shacklocks deal with important legal

topics. This month Marion Vesey In this edition, Clare McShane, a (pictured) invites us to think about Partner Shacklocks LLP , discusses making awith decision that will benefit future generations. Settlement Agreements, and why there’s them than simply Making amore Will isto a serious business. It is a time which many people signing ongives the dotted line.cause to

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Call us at Shacklocks to talk about how we can help you to help your favourite local causes. Telephone Shacklocks on 0845 602 2344 or email me at marionv@shacklocks.co.uk. Clare McShane

Business & Professional

Money Matters: ‘Mañana’ – Why Do Today What We Can Do Tomorrow? Holiday season is well upon us. As we wander the continent on our jaunts, we observe life done at a different pace to our own. “Mañana” we hear from the locals. As we know, putting things off or not worrying about tomorrow is something we may associate with certain European cultures who live life at a different pace to our own. Us Brits are far too busy, right? But actually I see the evidence of us Brits putting things off almost every day. Throughout a working life we may change jobs several times at the very least. We leave behind pension schemes that can stagnate until the time comes when we decide to retire. Then we are forced to make a decision about how we take the benefits from some of these schemes. When a person leaves a pension scheme (or in some cases when they implement a new personal pension) that scheme is often left unattended in some cases for 20-30 years. The fund or scheme remains to acrue benefits but often little attention is paid to the benefits besides a flick through the latest statement and then this is ‘filed’ until next year. But why do we wait typically until a few years before retirement before we decide to have a proper look at what we already have? If we sat with £20,000 in our current account then I am sure we would readily look to put the money into a better account to try and gain an extra half a percent. And yet, we can often

have several pensions with many thousands of pounds invested and they are left to hope. We just leave them where they are, with seldom a proper check to see if the funds are maximising their returns, well managed or are suitable for us. People say “Well it went up a lot from last year’s statement!”, but its when I then show them how their fund compared against a benchmark that they gain a truer understanding of their fund and whether it worked well. The top UK All Companies Sector Fund (*) made 154.1% over the last 5 years and the worst (in the same sector) made 21.0%! So do you really know if your funds are working well? Because they may not be. It may be that more attention should be paid now to have a review of these pensions (or investments). Perhaps today, rather than tomorrow? (*) Past performance does not predict future performance. It should not be the sole reason for making an investment decision. Investments can rise and fall and your capital is at risk.

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought... Colloquially Cool! I absolutely love anything that screams local, which is why, of course, I write for the simply fabulous ‘All Things Local’! Loving local life got me thinking about what it means to be from the ‘Shire (Derbyshire, not the land of the Hobbits!). From our completely quaint events like chicken racing in Bonsall to the simply superb sheep dog trials out at Longshaw, to the lovely little traditions that punctuate our yearly calendar, like Ashbourne’s Shrovetide football and the brilliant Bakewell Show, I love local! My absolute favourite aspect of our geographical genius is the corking colloquialisms. ‘It’s siling it down with rain’, ‘Ey up me duck’ and ‘He’s reet mardy’ are just a few of these gems. We love

nothing more than when a puzzled gaze meets our utterance; this is not because we wish to segregate, but rather revel in the enjoyment of inviting new ears into our local lingo. We like to swap stories and hear the gorgeous gabblings of other localities and laugh as we fail to understand a word each other are saying. Communities are built on their foibles and idiosyncrasies and our local language is equally as unique as it is uniting wherever you travel. Keeping these regional words and phrases alive is such a joyous pastime. So have a month ahead celebrating our locality and that of anyone you meet with joy and acceptance in your heart. On that note, must be time for me to ‘Bobby off now’.

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Lifestyle

And Another Thing... Tom and the Pub Quiz

8 pm and, like a whippet detecting a downwind hare, Sarah (my Dearly Beloved) lifted her chin and flared her nostrils. “Tom, what’s that you’re wearing?” “This old thing? I’ve had it ages – mind you, it matches my eyes beautifully don’t you think?” “Not the shirt, that aftershave.” “I think it’s Warrior by Captain Spice.” “Listen here Don Juan, don’t get any ideas about making moon eyes at the new barmaid down the Old Paraffin Lamp.” “How did you know about – listen, she’s – I’m not – err.” “Tom, stop stuttering.” “It’s the pub quiz. Me and Nigel are having a stab at the jackpot. And it’s a rollover – seventy quid!” “Well if you hang on a moment I’ll come with you. Three heads are better than two.” Resistance being useless, I acquiesced, knowing that Nigel would be pleased, carrying as he did the tiniest of torches for my betrothed. “Sarah! What a lovely surprise! Sit yourself down here next to me.” Nigel’s gushing immediately raising my hackles as Sarah coquettishly played with her hair and plonked down next to him. “Now, here is our answer paper, here’s a little pen.” “Nigel, she’s not six.” “You leave Nigel alone, he’s only being kind. Now, what are we going to call ourselves?” “How about Team Sarah?” beamed Nigel. “No, no. Team Nigel, I insist,” beamed Sarah. Smarmy Nigel was getting on my wick. “Listen, never mind the name – who’s going to the bar?” “White wine for Sarah and I’ll have a pint please, Tom.” Defeated, I trudged forlornly to the bar. Slouching over the worn mahogany I waited for the elegant curves of our new barmaid to appear. But Fat Frank waddled into view, wiping his hands on a towel. “What’ll you have Tom?” I flicked my eyes around Frank’s considerable girth. “Where’s Diane?” “Oh it’s her night off. Hey, who’s that on your table giggling at Nigel’s jokes?” “That, Frank, is my wife.” “Punching above our weight are we, Thomas?” Ignoring the boorish comment, I returned laden with refreshments and settled down for the contest. Quizmaster Barry, in his annoying nasal whine, began with his pre-quiz announcements. “Now everyone – no Googling – phones away please. Right, off we go. Question one: In what year did women get the vote?”

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Triumphantly, I grabbed the paper and scrawled down the answer. My other two teammates peered down at the date. There then ensued a bun fight that would have embarrassed Jeremy Paxman. Dates and events flew around the table as The Bellringers on table three (pens down, arms folded) sat smugly, nursing their drinks. On went the questions (and the arguments) until eventually the quiz ended and we all swapped papers. The Bellringers had our question paper. I glared over as they gurned and squinted at our scribblings, as though they were unreadable. Barry read out the answers. “Question one. Women got the vote in…1928.” Sarah glared at me. “I told you Nigel was right!” Shamefully I buried my face into my pint. Then Barry collated the scores and announced, “We have a draw! Team Sarah and The Bellringers are both on 42 points. Can the captains come up for the tie breaker?” Without any consultation I marched up to Barry, to be joined by my rival. Like two prize fighters, we stared each other out. The room fell silent. I felt my heartbeat thumping in my ears. “OK, first to answer wins the jackpot. In the children’s TV programme Trumpton, how many firemen were there?” My mind desperately flashed back to my youth. “Seven!” I shouted. My opponent yelled, “Six.” Victorious, I beamed over at our table. Then, catastrophe – Barry handed over the money to The Bellringers. “What are you doing?” “They’ve won. Six is the correct answer.” Incandescent, I protested. But Barry was not for moving. Closing his eyes he said, “Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grub. Six. Sorry Tom. You lost.” Burning with injustice I got in Barry’s face and hissed. “And Captain Flack is SEVEN!” Barry reddened and, mumbling something about the rules, scuttled away. Sarah was unimpressed. “Well, if you’d been a little better clued up about women’s suffrage instead of women’s bodies – or Trumpton Firemen for that matter – we would now be £73.50 to the good.” Sometimes life (and quizzes) can be so unfair. (And it is seven - Google it). By Tom Hughes Follow Tom @groomsdaybook

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Lifestyle

Travel Mauritius: Natural World In the southern reaches of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is blessed with idyllic beaches, but a few steps inland another kind of paradise waits to be discovered, stunning and lush, as the island endeavours to protect its wildlife and dwindling forest. Great swathes were lost to timber and plantations. The remainder covers about 18% of the land, only 2% of it native trees, but nestling in gorges or climbing to mountain tops it still harbours 670 species of plants. Meanwhile, imported casuarinas sway along the shore, banyans thrive and Chinese guava bushes spread unhindered. There are fan-shaped traveller’s palms and unusual trees protected in botanical gardens, including the hyophorbe amaricaulis palm in Curepipe and the rare talipot in Pamplemousse, which takes up to 60 years to flower and then dies. As for the wildlife, boars and Javanese deer live alongside the long-tailed macaques, the ornate rainbow-coloured geckos and thousands of fruit bats, or ‘flying foxes’, the only native mammals, with wings up to a metre across. Although the dodo is extinct, other native birds may fare better, such as the pink pigeons and Mauritius kestrels breeding once again in protected areas. Down in the south west, beyond the tea plantations of Darling Wood, the road climbs through scented pines towards the Grand Bassin sacred lake and Hindu shrine. Nearby, the Native Garden of Petrin displays the lovely red ‘earring’, or national flower, and an array of medicinal plants. But most enticing of all in the area is the Black River Gorges National Park, covering over 6,000 hectares of forest laced with scenic trails. Echo parakeets flash emerald green along the Macchabee ridge, white tropicbirds flit through the air with the grace of ballet dancers. On the very edge of the gorge the Black River viewpoint can be easily accessed, a breathtaking

place where, below the jagged peaks, the thickly-wooded slopes tumble down to the sea. More views can be enjoyed along the road down to the coast, most dramatic the precipitous peak on Le Morne peninsula where runaway slaves jumped to their death. Chamarel is a must-see, starting with the island’s highest waterfall leaping down 83 metres. But the top attraction is the legendary waves of ‘Coloured Earth’ spread across a slope, red, purple, pink, silver and gold. Now protected by walkways, this unique phenomenon was caused by the uneven cooling of lava, and you can buy a sample in a bottle. Shake as you will, the colours will separate again within a day. On the central plateau, the Deer’s Hole caldera is equally impressive. Its slopes are cloaked with vegetation, its floor is choked with silt but as you stand on the rim between heaven and earth, you look across an island bristling with eerie peaks, the Rampart, the Guard, the unmistakable silhouette of the Thumb or Pieter Both, resembling a human figure, named after a drowned admiral. Legend has it that if this pinnacle falls, disaster will strike. So far, fortunately, Pieter Both has kept his head and, as kestrels soar above the rustling slopes, you can enjoy the natural world of a truly stunning island. By Solange Hando

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Lifestyle

Life List Design a Dog Growing up, there were two sorts of dogs – pedigrees (which no one could afford) and mongrels (a cheap and cheerful biological lucky dip). Now the classified ads offer all manner of designer crosses, and at prices that will make you cross-eyed. I’m no caninologist but it seems to me that we could be more creative with our doggy combinations. Forget your Cockapoo and your Labradoodle, let’s have some fun with this. Here’s the science part! A cross between: A Water Spaniel and a Bedlington Terrier: Water Bed. Perfect if a good swimmer floats your boat. A Great Dane and a Scottish Terrier: Great Scot. Can’t abide bad language and often surprises its owner. A Mexican Hairless and a Bearded Collie: Hairless Beard. Very popular with political students and young hipsters.

An Otter Hound and a Manchester Terrier: Otterman. Naturally tidy and knows its place. A Pit Bull and an Akita: Pitta. They’re easily bred. A Pit Bull, an Akita and a Dachshund: Sausage Sandwich. Doesn’t go well with a Chow Chow. A Bloodhound and a Borzoi: a Bloody Bor. Not very socialised and an absolute menace at parties. A Polish Hound and a Finnish Spitz: Spit and Polish. Easy to maintain, and has a very shiny nose. A Saluki and a Malamute: Salute. Popular with the military. An Azawakh and a Poodle: Azapoo. May need extra toilet training. A Toy Poodle and a Boxer: Toy Box. Great with small children and very playful. An Airedale and a Bedlington Terrier: Air Bed. Prices may be inflated. By Derek Thompson

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Facsimile Choosing a band for any event, wedding or party is never easy; you’ve often got to cater for a range of ages and musical tastes, so how do you go about finding a band that will appeal to all, create a great atmosphere and get everyone up and enjoying themselves? Derbyshire band Facsimile seems to have discovered the magic formula … and the key ingredient? They genuinely love what they do! The five members of Facsimile are all involved in the music industry in one way or another as their day jobs and have varied backgrounds from playing classical to rock and pop, running studios and organising festivals. Music is clearly a huge passion; they’re a very talented bunch who have individually played in originals bands for years – and some of them still do. They come together as Facsimile mainly because they’re great friends and they thoroughly enjoy playing together. Their enthusiasm is evident in their energetic performances, and it’s infectious too! Primarily a rock/indie covers band, Facsimile cite a range of well-known rock and indie artists as musical influences, from Jimi Hendrix to The Killers, Green Day, Oasis, Queen, Foo Fighters and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few – but they’re also not afraid to throw in something completely different. From rock to contemporary pop or a bit of old school, they enjoy mixing things up a little!

Havingfun fun at at ATL ATL Editor Milner’s ‘Flower Power’ themed party! Having EditorKaryn Karyn Milner's 'Flower Power' themed party!

Guitarist Liam explains: “We always tailor our music to the audience so we don’t have a standard ‘set list’. Whether we’re playing a festival, a wedding, a party or a pub gig, we’ll speak to the organiser and make sure we’ve got a clear idea of who will be there and what they’d like to hear. It keeps things fresh for us as well as making sure everyone has a great time! We’re always learning new songs to play on request or for a

first dance, for example. It keeps us on our toes and, while we’ve got our own individual style and tastes, we really enjoy throwing something new in – people never expect to hear a rock band covering Katie Perry! Whatever we’re playing, we bring our own personality to it without taking away from the original. It keeps it fun and as long as everyone’s enjoying themselves, that’s all that matters!” While they play many gigs locally, Facsimile also travel all over the country as a band: “We’ve been invited to play at all kinds of gigs from corporate events to festivals, and even Butlins for New Year’s Eve, which was great fun!” With industry standard equipment, professional experience and a huge dose of talent and enthusiasm you can be assured of a fantastic set from Facsimile that’s sure to get the dancefloor rocking, whatever the occasion. Facsimile enjoy playing the occasional public festival and pub gigs to try new material, test equipment and have some fun, too – here’s a few dates and venues where you can catch them soon: August 25th – Barley Mow, Bonsall September 9th – ‘Gig on the Roof’, Wirksworth Market Place October 27th – Halloween gig at The Loft, Dale Road, Matlock While the live experience is definitely the best, you can enjoy a taste of their music at www.facsimileband.com, soundcloud.com/ facsimile-band or facebook.com/Facsimileband. For more information, email info@facsimileband.com.

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or according to the packet instructions. Add the asparagus tips to the pan for the final 3 minutes. Drain well. Return to the pan. Add the roast cherry tomatoes and the remaining olive oil to the tagliatelle and asparagus and toss together. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide the pasta between four warmed plates. Top with the roasted salmon, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

You can use any long thin pasta for this dish; spaghetti or linguine would work just as well. If you use fresh pasta the cooking time will be reduced – just follow the instructions on the pack.

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Word on Wine Anyone who has seen Graham Norton’s Friday night television programme will have noticed that there is always a large glass of white wine close at hand. He has now teamed up with Invivo winery in Marlborough, New Zealand, to make his own white Sauvignon Blanc wine. After becoming a shareholder of Invivo, Graham took off his shoes and socks during a visit in 2014 and jumped into a barrel of grapes to create his own limited edition wine. The wine was a sell-out success in New Zealand and achieved rave reviews from the wine critics. The Invivo chief winemaker, Rob ‘Crusher’ Cameron, was so impressed by Graham’s wine knowledge and the success of the previous wine that he thought he would give Graham the opportunity to blend some of their 2015 vintage wines to produce his own wine. With samples of the 6 Sauvignon Blanc wines from their 6 vineyards in Marlborough, along with measuring and tasting glasses carefully packed, Rob, along with his co-founder Tim ‘Twinkletoes’ Lightbourne, boarded a plane and arrived in London. After several hours of ‘hard work’, their new winemaker Graham ‘The Nose’ Norton, under Rob’s expert guidance, selected the proportions of the wines to create his own Sauvignon Blanc wine. The result is a blend of three of the vineyards and is a white wine with tropical fruit flavours and ‘a bit of a zing’. In the words of Tim Lightbourne: “Graham has come up with a bloody good drop”. You can watch Graham and the team working ‘very hard’ to blend the wines in a video on the Majestic website. In Graham’s words “That’s it. That’s the blend…this is my Sauvignon Blanc. A bit of this, a bit of that…and a bit of alright. Enjoy!” The wine is simply called ‘Graham Norton’s Own Sauvignon Blanc’ 2016 Technical Details: Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Appearance: Clean Nose / Aroma: Intense aroma of gooseberry, tropical fruits, lemon and herbs. Taste: A ‘zing’ of gooseberries, citrus and tropical fruits. Alcohol by Volume: 12%. Food match: On its own, chatting with friends, with goat’s cheese, grilled fish and oysters. Available from: Majestic Wine, Ashbourne Road, Derby £10.99 per bottle (£8.99 mixed case offer).

Part of the sales from the wine goes to Graham’s other love, the Dogs Trust. For more information about the wine and how Graham blended it, visit www.majestic.co.uk and www.invivowines.com. If you like wine and would like to learn more, why not come along to one of our monthly meetings? Visit our website at www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com or contact me on 01159 303712 for more details on our meeting and the variety of wines we will be tasting.

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The Ferretts Local duo ‘The Ferretts’ are Belper couple Nansy and Markus Ferrett-Paine, whose musical talents come together perfectly to create fresh original music. Nansy is the songwriter and, driven by a passion for literature and a love of words, she pens lyrics which she then gives to Markus to add the tune. More often than not, she says, he writes something that’s almost identical to what she had in mind! So, not only do their strengths complement each other perfectly but they’re also clearly on the same wavelength musically. Nansy explains: “I’d always loved music as a child but never played an instrument growing up; I just wasn’t from a musical family. I did, however, love writing and singing, so I began writing songs. I was in a few bands as a teenager and then later formed a group with some friends consisting of 3 part harmonies with a cellist. We enjoyed gigging together but it came to a natural end and that’s when Markus and I began performing together. Unlike me, he came from a very musical family and has always been involved in music. He can pretty much play any instrument he picks up! We found, right from the start, that we work really well together.” This unison is evident when they’re on stage, where Nansy’s stunning soulful voice does her brilliant lyrics justice while Markus’s musical talent brings the songs

to life. Together, their sound is a unique, strong, gritty blend that is a joy to listen to. Driven by their forte and passion, the majority of the material The Ferretts play is original, which receives great feedback from audiences at gigs and festivals. “We do a few covers but we’re really passionate about bringing something new and different, offering audiences something fresh to listen to.” The Ferretts play all over the country at gigs and festivals from Bearded Theory at Catton Hall, to Stonehenge, to SistaFest in Oxfordshire, but you can also catch them locally too at these forthcoming gigs: 28th July – Supporting David Onions at Arkwrights, Belper, 4pm 11th August – Temple Bar, Matlock Bath, 8pm 18th August – The Flowerpot, Derby, 6pm 19th August – Northern Green Gathering, Ashbourne, 4pm 2nd September – Angels Micro Pub, Belper, 4 – 7pm 3rd November – Temple Bar, Matlock Bath, 8pm In the meantime, you can enjoy music by The Ferretts by visiting theferretts.bandcamp.com or search The Ferretts on Facebook for more information.

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Beer A recent study has highlighted that the average cost of a pint across Derbyshire is around £3.36, which sees us, as a county, fare relatively well compared to the national average. But, with the rise and rise of craft beers, themselves commanding a premium price, what are you getting for your money, and is this price justified? I personally am not a fan of the term ‘craft beer’, but it seems to be one that many choose to pigeonhole beers that have been served from a keg and at a chilled temperature, rather than one served from a traditional cask. But this term enables me to demonstrate what I believe to be differences. It is my view that there is demand from consumers to have a traditional cask served pint, priced around £3.00. Pub chains like Wetherspoon seem to support this notion and, with their buying power, are able to put certain demands on breweries to provide a beer that comes at the right price. As a consequence, the brewer has a choice, and I’m saying this broadly: they can either reduce their margin or cut their costs to provide a beer that delivers the needs of the price conscious consumer. Keg or ‘craft beer’, if anyone remembers Watney’s Red Barrel, has not always been synonymous with quality ale. The consumer group CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) was formed in opposition to the growing mass production of this type of beer and the homogenisation of the British Brewing industry. Nowadays however, with tap houses, micropubs, ale houses and traditional pubs all having a space on their bar for this much maligned ale, it seems attitudes and taste buds are changing. Not tarred with the same brush and to some degree not having the same consumer pressure, breweries that brew for the ‘craft beer’ market are able to be a little maverick and play

with ingredients. Buxton Brewery’s collaboration with Swedish brew darlings Omnipollo demonstrates this quite nicely with a beer called ‘Original Maple Truffle Ice Cream Waffle’ – a big imperial porter brewed with maple syrup, cocoa nibs, cassia cinnamon, vanilla and lactose sugar and at 11.5% clearly not for the faint hearted and clearly not a session beer. This sees another change in the beer landscape, with craft beers being served in thirds and 2/3 pint measures, with the idea that the beer is sipped and savoured, not too unlike a glass of wine. This makes the cost relative to that of a pint of cask beer (albeit a smaller measure – but it generally has a higher ABV).

Buxton x Omnipollo Not all breweries exclusively ‘Original Maple Truffle brew beer for a certain market. Buxton x Omnipollo ‘Origina Ice Cream Waffle’ Black Iris in Nottingham, who Maple started brewing in the Flower Pot,Truffle Derby, Ice Cream Waf successfully traverse both beer landscapes without compromising on quality. Some other breweries make certain core range beers available in cask, but seem to keep seasonal beers exclusive to keg, bottles or cans. I have noticed other established breweries creating a range of beers exclusively for the craft beer market, rebranding existing beers to appeal to a new, younger audience, or just cashing in?

For me, the brewing process is a complex one, the skill in replicating a recipe, delivering consistent tasting beers, developing new seasonal beers, whilst doing it all within a budget is currently undervalued and whilst I don’t necessarily agree with some of the extreme pricing in the ‘craft beer’ world, I believe its more representative of what a beer is worth, regardless of the dispense mechanism. It’s very unlikely that the price of beer will change much, the cost of duty in the country is one of the highest in Europe with over 52p for every pint sold going to the Chancellor (that’s one for another day), but I would encourage you all to look out for our local breweries. We are blessed with some great ones within our region and if the price is more than you would ordinarily pay, consider if you feel it is a fair price and lend your support.

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Change Is the Only Thing We Can Be Sure Of As summer ends many people are facing change in their lives; for example, a new school or college. Of course, change can happen at any point and might be something like moving house, or changing jobs. If change is something that you find difficult to cope with, it can be really hard, and it can be a difficult thing to explain to others. You might find that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) could help. CBT works on the premise that how we think about situations can affect the way we feel and behave. Let’s unpack that: Your manager has asked if you would like to take on some new responsibilities. • Thoughts: I can’t do it, I’m going to fail. • Feelings: I am worried, I feel anxious. • Behaviour: Turn down the opportunity, lose sleep over it.

Working with a therapist can help you understand where the negative thinking stems from, and how to address this. A therapist can give you exercises to help you find ways to cope with stressful situations; or may support you so that your perception changes. Back to the example: Your manager has asked if you would like to take on some new responsibilities at work. • Thoughts: That’s a huge compliment and a great opportunity. • Feelings: I am looking forward to getting started. • Behaviour: Grasp the opportunity! So, the way we think certainly seems to be at the root of those awful feelings we experience. If you are facing a change that is causing you undue stress, do think about talking to a therapist. They can work through the problem with you to help you understand where the anxiety is coming from, and what you can do to handle it more effectively. By Nicola Tatham

Why is this? We are experiencing a loop of negative thinking; we don’t think we are good enough, we don’t take opportunities and then we fail to get evidence to the contrary, so we continue to believe that we are not good enough.

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Derbyshire Walking: Muggington Walk Type: Mainly footpaths through undulating farmland, small sections on quiet country roads Distance: 5 miles (8 km) Time: Allow 3 - 3.5 hours Waymarking: Routeway 1 OS Map: Landranger (1:50,000) 119 Buxton & Matlock, Explorer (1:25,000) 259 Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne & Cheadle Start: The car park at the Cock Inn, Mugginton on Bullhurst Lane (please ask the proprietor for permission to park). Alternatively there is a small layby nearby.

The Route Leave the car park and turn right to follow Church Lane. At the footpath sign turn left to follow the track. Follow this track until you reach the edge of the woodland. Turn right to cross the field with the hedge on your left. Follow the path past the squeeze stones, and then take the second gate on the left. Head down the hill with the wood on your left. At the corner of the wood, head to the metal gate on the right of the hedgerow. Cross a stile, then a field, then a second stile to reach a farm track. Cross the track and continue straight on to the right of Old Covert Farm. Cross the stile then head uphill with the hedge on your left. At the top go through the gate and then continue downhill to Park Farm. Take another gate and turn left through the farmyard, following the winding track. After exiting the yard, pass through the gate to follow the track between two hedgerows, with a fence on your right. Cross the stile into the field then continue straight ahead with the hedge on your right. Cross a further two stiles.

After the second stile, head diagonally uphill to the gate in the top left corner of the field. Turn left to follow the lane. At the end of the lane go through a gate into a field. Continue straight on with the hedge on your left to reach a wicket gate. After the gate, cross the field diagonally towards a holly bush and follow the hedge on the right, passing through a metal farm gate. Turn left and follow Taghole Lane. At the curve of the lane, take the stile on the right and follow this path uphill, to the churchyard. Carry straight on through the churchyard. Parts of All Saints Church date back to late Saxon times. The church is fortunate in having three great treasures: the magnificent, almost hollow yew tree in the church yard, which is estimated to date back to Saxon times; the Saxon window in the west of the nave and the altar-tomb in the Kniveton Chapel. The altar-tomb contains two splendid brass portraits of Sir Nicholas Kniveton and Joanna, his wife. On reaching the road, turn right and at the junction turn left onto Green Lane, signposted to Weston Underwood.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness Take the next footpath on the right and follow the hedge on your right downhill. Pass through a wooded section and cross a bridge over Mercaston Brook. Follow the path up to the watercourse and turn left to head towards the Trent Trout Farm. Upon reaching a track, turn left through the kissing gate into the field. Cross the field with the fence on the right, along the edge of the Trout Farm. Turn left to follow the edge of the farm and cross the bridge then head uphill across the field to the wicket gate in front of tall trees. Carry straight on through the next two fields. Cross the stream and head left uphill, with the farm on the right, to cross the stile in the fence line. Continue to the top of the hill under phone wires, before going down to a stile leading onto Cutler Lane. Turn left and cross the main road (beware of traffic) onto Burland Green Lane. On reaching number nine (Pennine Lodge) take the first gate and follow the hedge to the left. At the corner, head left down the field and cross the bridge at the bottom.

The war memorial marks the crash landing site of a bomber, which was stationed at Ashbourne aerodrome. For unknown reasons the bomber could not land after its mission. All five members of the crew were killed. Three members were buried on the site; the other two are buried elsewhere in the country. The family of one of the crew later erected the memorial. Halfway down the fourth field, pass through the gate on the left and continue in the same direction following the hedge. At the bottom, turn left onto a track. Follow this for a further half mile back to the road and then bear left back to the Cock Inn. Walk supplied by Amber Valley Borough Council and Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield, as part of their ‘Routeways’ series of walks: www.visitambervalley.co.uk/get-active/walking-and-riding.’

Head straight up the field and over to the stile. Cross the field towards the woodland, aiming for the second pylon from the right on the horizon. Join the path with Chilla Carr Quarry on the left. Upon entering the first field, take a gap on the right and then turn left. At the corner of the field take the gate and carry straight on through three more fields, using the distant radio masts (Alport Heights) as a guide.

We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that this walk is safe and achievable by walkers of a realistic level of fitness. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any injuries caused to readers whilst following the walk. Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Walk details correct at time of going to print. It is advisable to carry the relevant OS map with you when walking the route.

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Alex Robinson Personal Trainer Whilst exercising consistently is important for health and wellbeing, there always comes a time when you need to take a well-earned break, too. Maybe you feel tired, you’re extra busy or you just need a holiday to chill out with family or friends. Taking a week off won’t undo all your hard work, so don’t be afraid to have a break. Bear these facts in mind and give yourself permission to have a rest: - Aerobic power declines around 5-10% in 3 weeks - It takes 2 months of complete inactivity to lose all of your fitness gains - Extremely fit exercisers will experience a rapid drop during the first 3 weeks then it will taper off - Muscles retain the memory of exercises for weeks. Instead of a period of complete inactivity you could take the opportunity to try something different while

you’re on holiday such as long walks, paddle boards, volleyball, swimming, cycling… all of these things will keep you ticking along. Or, you can just adopt the horizontal position and relax! It won’t do you any harm for a short period of time: remember rest/ active recovery is an important part of your health and wellbeing journey.

It is important to remember, however, that once you’re home and exercising again you will suffer some muscle soreness, so maybe taper your return training, incorporating a few more rest days, and ease back in gently. Most of us, however, come straight back into training and suffer the soreness whilst moaning about it! By Alex Robinson View Alex’s profile on the National Register of Personal Trainers (www.nrpt.co.uk) and the Register of Exercise Professionals (www.exerciseregister.org). Contact Alex on 07817 337861 or email alex.robinson.pt@gmail.com.

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Motoring The Best Convertibles For Under £2,000 With summer in full swing, if you want a drop-top to provide that wind-in-your-hair experience we’ve picked out some of the best convertibles for under £2,000. MG TF

Readily available and well-priced, most MG TF’s come with a peppy 1.8-litre engine and all have a folding cloth roof. It’s still a relatively handsome looking car that seems to have aged well, and we found a number for well under our £2,000 budget.

Citroen C3 Pluriel

Designed to be five cars in one, the C3 Pluriel wasn’t successful, meaning you can pick up decent used examples and, though they may not have a sports car design, you still get that drop-top experience very cheaply. Most cars get alloy wheels and air conditioning, but make sure the folding roof functions correctly.

Mercedes SLK

Buying a used Mercedes can mean higher repair costs and pricier parts, so choose carefully – a decent servicing history is essential. An early 2000s SLK should be well-equipped, with electronically-adjustable seats and cruise control.

Toyota MR2

For no-frills, involving motoring, the little MR2 provides exciting performance from a 1.8-litre engine, and its compact size makes it feel nimble on the road. The lack of any real boot does make it impractical but there are plenty of reasonable examples available within budget.

Mazda MX-5

The MX-5 is a reliable, cheap-to-repair convertible and is a go-to choice for those who want a relatively involving drive coupled with compact dimensions. Rust is an issue, particularly on early models, but a clean example will provide miles of trouble-free motoring.

Mini Convertible

The ‘new’ Mini has proved to be immensely popular, and the convertible version was snapped up as a result of its

cutesy styling and reasonably powerful range of engines. Available well within our £2,000 budget, make sure that the interior is straight, and listen for strange noises from the costly-to-replace power steering pump.

Saab 9-3

The 9-3 convertible is a comfortable and spacious drop-top, and there are plenty of spare parts and components available should you need replacements, despite Saab’s now defunct status.

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Most Bugs come comprehensively equipped, with air conditioning and alloy wheels just some of the extras you’ll find fitted, and the Beetle is a decent and reliable soft-top.

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

There are many examples of 3 Series convertibles to be found at this budget. Most common are E46 models, which are sturdy and excellent to drive. A variety of engines are available too, with even the top end straight-six models well in this price bracket. Double check the arches as these are prone to rust. In addition, turn the steering lock to lock while travelling at low speed and listen out for any troubling knocking noises.

Audi TT Roadster

There aren’t many about in this price range, but the Audi TT Roadster is a fine option. Strong build quality, reliable engines and quirky styling mean that this soft-top still looks and feels fresh today. At this price you’ll be looking at a high-mileage example, but providing it’s got a decent service history there’s no reason why these can’t be hassle-free convertibles. By James Baggott

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Building Regulations Approval... What is it?

The Building Regulations are a nationally applied set of regulations that govern the physical condition of buildings with the principal purpose of protecting the health and safety of the occupants. These regulations aren’t concerned with what your building looks like or if it dwarfs the scale of your neighbour’s property.

There are some exemptions: • If you change your windows then choose a FENSA registered company and you won’t need approval. • If you have your electrical work done by a ‘Part P Approved’ electrician you won’t need approval. • Garages of less than 30 square metres are exempt provided they are detached from your house and built Your questions answered by Jon They’re concerned with such things as: mainly from non-combustible materials. • Structure – the physical strength of foundations, walls, Pilkington, • Conservatories less than 30 square metres are also JonofPilkington Architecture floors and roof timbers. exempt provided they are separated from the rest of the • Drainage – ensuring property sanitary equipment and house by a door, are predominantly glazed, and don’t rainwater goods are used. contain any extension to your heating system. • Thermal Insulation – not just to ensure good living NEW BEDROOM CAN LIFT VALUE energy BY or simply to have extend theunderstanding kitchen. conditions but also to conserve the country’s Most designers a good can usually squeeze a be resources. ofYou the Building Regulations and in would A QUARTER! ground floor point cloakroom as well! • Fire Protection – to ensure occupants have the best the best starting as they should be Research by Nationwide Building chance of escape and also to prevent fireSociety spreading to up to date with the latest changes. suggests that property. an extension or loft conversion your neighbour’s The research also suggests that which creates a double bedroom can add Contact on in floor area of a 10% Jon increase There many more andofthey change almost 12%are to many, the average price your home. 07768 523901 email a home addsorapproximately 5% every jon@pilkington-architecture.co.uk But,year. get this………..the research also suggests to its value.

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The Alluring Art of Decoupage These days decoupage is becoming increasingly popular as a means to upcycle old pieces of furniture or household items such as lamps, boxes, pots, trays and picture frames. It can be used to transform just about any item in the home and the artwork can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Just cut out pictures that you like, glue them to the item of your choice and cover the finished piece with thin layers of varnish to seal it. Craft shops sell a wide range of supplies for decoupage but the good thing about this hobby is that you don’t necessarily need to spend large amounts of money to get started: in fact you probably have most of the things you need lying around at home. You’ll need basic tools such as scissors (a sharp pair with clean edges), a craft knife, a soft sponge or cloth to wipe away excess adhesive, cotton wool buds for removing small spots of glue and fine sandpaper for sanding layers of varnish (if required). You can use different types of adhesive but the most effective is specialist decoupage glue – available from hobby shops – which can be used both as glue and as varnish. PVA or spray glue are good alternatives, as both dry to a clear finish. Always use a gloss varnish to build up layers, as it doesn’t go cloudy, no matter how many coats you apply. If you want a matt finish, undercoat with gloss varnish and then apply a final coat of matt varnish. There are virtually no limits when it comes to sourcing pictures for decoupage work. You can pick up books in charity shops, raid old magazines for images, use wallpaper, greetings cards, paper napkins or even pieces of fabric. Wrapping paper is an ideal thickness and is available in traditional and modern designs. You can also use specialist decoupage papers or origami paper.

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No matter how good your garden may look, without scent it is missing a vital ingredient – and you don’t have to sacrifice colour and texture when using perfumed plants, as many heavily-scented flowers are also really good-looking. Perfume plays a role in plant evolution and is often used to attract attention to the flower and thus entice a suitable pollinator. The insect enjoys the flower’s nectar and pollinates it in the process, increasing the chances of it producing a new generation. Many plants produce an alluring perfume during the evening or night-time and at this time of day moths can be useful pollinators, especially during the summer months. So although a plant like the sweetly-perfumed night-scented stock may not have flamboyant flowers, it will be successfully pollinated. Weather conditions can alter the level of perfume that reaches us, and in a wind-swept spot the perfume can literally be blown away. Unusually low temperatures can also cause scent levels to drop, so bear this in mind when choosing where to put your perfumed plants. Smaller or more subtly-scented plants, such as some of the polyanthus or the miniature iris, should be planted

For sitting out after sundown, plant flowers that are at their best in the evening. For a warm summer’s evening the small creamy-white flowers of night-scented stock take some beating, or try the night-perfumed nicotianas or tobacco plants such as Nicotiana sylvestris. Combine the vibrant colours of bedding plants with some scented stunners in patio pots and other containers. How about some hyacinths or the heliotrope, or cherry pie, with its flowers in white or shades of purple which will produce perfume throughout the summer? Disguise a less-than-attractive house or garage wall with wall shrubs; in a sunny spot the blue-flowered Ceaonothus produces a distinctly honey-perfumed scent, or on well-drained soil the pineapple broom Cytissus batanderei looks and smells sensational, with its lovely silvery-coloured foliage, bright yellow flowers and pineapple-scented blooms. Create an arbour from a kit or from scratch and clothe it in perfumed climbers such as sweetly-scented roses or, in a shadier spot, spicily-scented honeysuckle. Sitting in the shade of the plants with their flowers’ scents all around is pure heaven! By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, green controls for leatherjackets, chafer grubs, ants and greenfly, plus garden plant supports, raised bed kits, Easy-Tunnels, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more!

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Short Story Dolphin Watching “It’s a tricky walk down.” Sheila grabbed a clump of seagrass to steady herself. “I feel like a mountain goat.” She had picked up a leaflet for a dolphin-watching boat trip that set off from the harbour, but Royce had turned his nose up. “If we sit on a beach that boat will sail past,” he’d said, parking on the coastal road’s narrow verge. “Whatever they see on the boat, we can see from the shore.” “You’re such a cheap-skate, Royce,” Sheila had snapped crossly. “We’re on holiday for goodness sake!” “I’m not being cheap,” Royce had replied sulkily. “I just thought you’d enjoy it more on a beach.” “I’m sorry.” Sheila backed down when she saw she’d offended him. “It’s a lovely idea.” “Quite right,” Royce had shrugged, “I’m just trying to give you a nice holiday.” With the air not completely cleared between them, Sheila had avoided the slightest complaint while stumbling behind Royce down the two miles of nettle-lined track to the beach. She never said a word when she got a splinter in her bottom from a six-bar gate, and cheerfully skidded on loose shale down the sheer cliff face. After an hour of scraped knees and nettle stings they finally stood on the shoreline. The waves shimmered in the hot sun, and the sand of the little cove was the colour of clotted cream. It was also covered in beach towels. “I’m amazed it’s so popular,” Sheila observed. “It’s so dicey to get to.” “Everyone’s had the same idea,” said Royce. “No point wasting money on pointless boat trips.” They found a rock to perch upon, where they could see the sea over rows of colourful windbreaks.

staggered. “And those teenagers have brought body boards.” “Incredible,” Royce agreed, peering through his binoculars. Sheila looked around. There were families building sandcastles, some eating ice lollies, some leaning over rock pools with crab lines. “Where’s everyone getting their lollies from?” “Must have brought them with them,” Royce said, feigning interest in a seagull. A girl walked by licking a cornet. “Excuse me!” Sheila called, “Where did you get that from?” “The ice cream van in the car park” the girl said. “What car park?” The girl looked at Sheila as though she’d landed from Mars. “Up there,” she pointed, “it’s a two minute walk.” “Why did we park miles away, Royce?” Sheila turned to her husband. “There’s a car park.” “Look, here comes the dolphin-spotting boat.” Royce said, pretending not to hear. “How much does the car park cost?” Sheila asked. “It’s quite dear,” Royce said. “How much?” Sheila insisted. “Three pounds,” Royce mumbled.

“I can’t believe all these families have made it down here,” Sheila marvelled, “and there are no facilities for miles.” “Yes, it’s very secluded,” Royce said.

“Well, you know what you can do?” Sheila said. “You can go back up the cliff and bring the car round.” She took the binoculars out of his hand. “And then get me an ice-cream. I’ll let you know if I see any dolphins.”

“Look, they’ve got a double buggy down here.” Sheila was

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The Diary of a Local Mum Carnival Capers Nothing says ‘British summer’ like a good ol’ carnival. A fun family day out in the sun, with entertainment for all and a guaranteed good time. On paper. Now, I’m not knocking carnivals, fetes, fairs, rallies – whatever guise they take, they’re a brilliant tradition and organising them takes a great deal of work, often by volunteers from the local community. They’re great fun, a fantastic way to get everyone together, and they often raise funds for good causes; I will always support local carnivals because I’d truly hate to see them die out. So, that’s the disclaimer out of the way. As we all know only too well, the first hurdle when it comes to carnivals is the weather. The British summertime always consists of wall-to-wall sunshine (ahem)… until the day that you’ve organised something which requires decent weather, and then you can almost guarantee that the heavens will open. However, stoical Brits that we are, the show will go on regardless. We’ll shelter under flimsy gazebos, sport jazzy wellies and cheerfully bright umbrellas, laugh as we get covered in mud trying to push cars off soggy fields...a little water won’t dampen our spirits, even if it’s soaking everything else. So, decked in wellies, shorts, sun cream, hats, and raincoats, we trudge off to the local sports field prepared for anything the elements throw at us and hell-bent on having a fabulous family day out. The atmosphere’s buzzing and your senses are instantly overwhelmed by an assault of colours, smells and noise. Oh, the noise…there’s nothing quite like the sound of feedback on a dodgy old PA system to get you in the carnival spirit. No one’s quite sure whether it’s a parking announcement or someone singing ‘YMCA’… but, no matter, it’s time to welcome in the parade! You have to applaud the effort that goes in to decorating a selection of tractors, trailers and

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vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Gaudily dressed children are precariously balanced on floats decorated with cardboard, ribbons and balloons, singing, laughing, waving and shaking buckets – well, the ones who aren’t crying and/or wondering what the heck is going on, that is. Cheers from the crowds either bouy them up into frenzied excitement or increase the look of panic and general bewilderment on their faces. Again, I’m not knocking this tradition – I’ve been that parent waving and cheering my children as they drive past on a float looking at me as if to say ‘She’s definitely lost the plot this time…and she’s not even made me bring my booster seat!’. Children unloaded and reunited with proud parents, prizes awarded, and fancy dress partially discarded, the carnival experience continues. The kids’ eyes have lit up now that they’ve arrived at the main event and seen all the sights – the array of stalls is too much to behold! ‘MUUUUM! Can I have some sweets?’, ‘MUUUUM! Can I have some candy floss?’, ‘MUUUUM! Can I hook a duck?’, ‘MUUUUM! Can I have an ice cream?’, ‘MUUUUM! Can I go on the bouncy castle?’, ‘DAAAAD! Can you win me a giant teddy?’ (They’re not daft, they know who stands more chance when it comes to hand-eye coordination). What feels like a lifetime later, you’re stony broke (how is it possible to get through soooo much money in a matter of hours in a FIELD?!?) and the kids are on a sugar high. Their hair is stuck on end, gelled with a mixture of candy floss and ice cream; the face paint that looked cute an hour ago has now smudged into something more akin to a low-budget horror film. You’re laiden with bags containing tons of tat that your kids have managed to spend a small fortune on (some of which you’re fairly sure you donated last year) as well as all the wet weather gear (the sun’s decided to make a brief appearance and everyone’s turning pinker by the minute). It’s time to trudge home and lie down in darkened room to recover. The carnival capers are over for another year…phew!

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Morley Village Show & Fun Day Held at Morley Primary School and open to all, the local Village Show & Fun Day returns this year on September 9th.

Following the auction will be a raffle, with three fabulous goody hampers up for grabs.

Show entries will be accepted in the school building from 9.30-10.30am on the day. There is an interesting variety of traditional and creative sections for both adults and children and, with cash prizes for all winners up for grabs, this is a great opportunity to get creative over the summer!

The Morley Show and Fun Day is open to all; visitors, friends and family will be warmly welcomed for an afternoon of fun and games. All proceeds go directly to the school and are used to fund trips and enrich the pupils’ curriculum.

The Fun Day begins at 12pm on the playground and will feature carnival-style games and stalls run by pupils and parents, as well as several independent local stalls.

Don’t forget…September 9th, Morley Primary School, Main Road, Morley, DE7 6DF

Fabulous bakers from the school community will once again be providing a delicious variety of home-baked goodies, hot dogs and refreshments to be enjoyed al fresco in the café area. Show judging commences at 11am, with the presentation of prizes around 1pm and an auction of the show produce at 2pm, hosted by Radio Derby’s Andy Twigge. Andy will also be interviewing representatives from the school on Radio Derby the day before the event.

9.30 – 10.30am Show entries accepted 11am – Show judging commences 12pm – Fun Day begins 1pm – Presentation of prizes 2pm – Auction of show produce, hosted by Andy Twigge, followed by raffle For more information, including details of the show categories, visit www.morley.derbyshire.sch.uk or search ‘Morley Village Show’ on Facebook.

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Book Reviews: Inspire your wanderlust Thinking about booking a last-minute holiday? These books should help to inspire your wanderlust. (Or just transport you to distant climes while you’re lounging in your garden.) The Earth from the Air Yann Arthus-Bertrand It’s been almost 20 years since Yann Arthus-Bertrand first set out to capture aerial photography of some of the most remote places on Earth. The result – The Earth from the Air – went on to sell more than 3 million copies. A new edition was released last year, which includes 100 stunning new photographs and commentary from the likes of Jane Goodall and Matthieu Ricard. Breathtaking. Wanderlust: A Book Club Sampler From Simon & Schuster This travel-inspired sampler is only available as a free Kindle ebook. It includes excerpts from several novels, including ‘An Atlas of Impossible Longing’ by Anuradha Roy, ‘The Distant Hours’ by Kate Morton and ‘The Hundred Foot Journey’ by Richard Morais. Also included are the authors’ favourite travel-related memories and notes and tips for book clubs. Perfect for dipping into on a summer’s evening, Wanderlust may help you to find your next book and your next holiday destination. The Bean Trees Barbara Kingsolver Determined to avoid ending up like her Kentucky classmates – pregnant and married before she’s 18 – Taylor buys a beaten up old car and a tank of petrol, and heads west. By the time her car breaks down in Arizona, she has a three-year-old

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Cherokee girl in tow. First published 30 years ago, The Bean Trees beautifully evokes the landscape and spirit of 1980s Southwestern America. Adventures of a Young Naturalist Sir David Attenborough In 1954, David Attenborough began his exploration of the world, seeking out rare animals for London Zoo and sharing his experiences with a captive TV audience back at home. Adventures of a Young Naturalist charts his adventures across Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay, from coming face-to-face with Komodo dragons and giant armadillos to befriending a young male orangutan. Numerous photographs help to bring the tales to life. The Road to Little Dribbling Bill Bryson In The Road to Little Dribbling, Bill Bryson sets out to explore Britain once again – 20 years after his bestselling Notes from a Small Island. Not only is it highly entertaining, but The Road to Little Dribbling is packed full of facts and wry observations. You’ll veer from rolling your eyes at Bryson’s ‘grumpy-oldman-ishness’ to vigorously nodding your head, to snorting with laughter, to booking a train ticket to explore a corner of this island you haven’t yet stumbled upon. The Art of Travel Alain de Botton Alain de Botton explores the reasons why we travel and discusses how we can make the most of our experiences. He covers everything from holiday romances to hotel minibars. It’s a book about taking pleasure in our surroundings (however mundane) and taking the time to look, really look, at the world around us.

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Local History The Other Miners’ Strike In 1893 Ripley featured heavily in the largest industrial dispute Britain had hitherto experienced. Around several areas of Britain some 300,000 miners were locked out by their employers for long periods. Derbyshire mining was a significant contributor to the national tonnage, which in 1880 was some 147 million tons annually, with 8 million tons from Derbyshire pits. In 1913 Picking coal, (or scavenging), in Clay Cross during the 1893 the annual national tonnage had risen to 287 million with 18 lockout. Several were injured and two miners died; one of these million from Derbyshire. A key stimulus to the Derbyshire being James Gibbs of Loscoe. contribution was the decision of Midland Railway to favour Derbyshire coal for the fast-developing network. According to the excellent pages of www.healeyhero.co.uk, in August 1893 the first violence broke out at Killamarsh, An article published by The Nottingham Daily Express of Derbyshire where a crowd of miners began to throw 3rd November 1893 discussed the context of a series of stones at a gang of non-union labourers. This brings to disturbances in several areas and, in particular, involving mind similar incidents at the same location almost a century miners employed by Butterley Company in the Ripley area. later, in 1984. Some sources suggest that the Butterley Company was one of the few mine owners to be still operating the ‘Butty The meeting in Ripley moved a resolution condemning the System’ which many had dispensed with after the Coal introduction of police and military in Ripley and a second Mines Regulation Act 1872. This Act, and several others pledging a fund to provide relief for the miners. of this period, served to constrain the harsh conditions of those working in the mining industry, such as banning By The Ripley & District Heritage Trust women, boys under 12 and, later, introducing maximum working hours. The dispute was basically over the mine owners’ desire to protect their profits by reducing miners’ pay or hours when coal prices fell. At this time the mine owners wanted at least 15% cut to wages. Most miners were already on a 3-day week (and, of course, a 3-day pay packet). The new Miners Federation of Great Britain took the view that miners should be on a fixed hourly rate. This issue was to be a curse on the industry’s staff relations until the Second World War and nationalisation. The Ripley meeting discussed the use of police and the military to deal with disturbances. One barbed comment was that ‘we had come to a sorry state of things when one man residing at Ormonde Fields, Codnor could send for 100 police and soldiers’. Many will know who this was referring to: Frederick Channer Corfield, the manager of the Butterley Company’s mines.

A Derbyshire Miner’s Association cap badge. Union members wore these to distinguish themselves from non-union or blackleg workers.

There were several serious disturbances. One in particular was at Featherstone, near Pontefract, when the military were called in to protect Lord Masham’s colliery. Stones thrown by the miners resulted in a volley of shots from the South Staffordshire Detachment.

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Your Horoscope August and September 2018 August brings the dynamic sign of Leo into the spotlight, summer is here and the days are expected to be golden! Although this is traditionally the holiday month, Leo is also the sign of creativity and the Leo new moon on the 11th offers an abundance of inspiration. Leo loves pleasure and the whole drama of love and courtship; be sure to enjoy the fun and passion particularly as relationship planet Venus enters the relationship sign of Libra on the 7th. Mercury is still retrograde but picks up pace after the 18th as ideas begin to fall into place. Mars, the planet of energy and motivation, moves back to Capricorn on the 13th and then comes to the end of the long retrograde phase around the 28th. Although Mars is still moving slowly, we should all feel the energy shift for the better. The moon is full in the mystical and spiritual sign of Pisces on the 26th. September: The carefree summer holidays have come to an end with the autumnal Sun shining in the serious and down to earth sign of Virgo. Our attention now turns to learning and acquiring new skills as schools and colleges start their new term and the focus is once more on hard work and study. Mars is serious and stable in Capricorn until the 10th and then moves into quirky Aquarius for the rest of the month. This is a good time to be practical, but also to act in a more individualistic way as you bring grand ideas and vision to the surface. Heightened passion in relationships and partnerships are favoured as the love planet Venus moves into sexy Scorpio on the 9th. The new moon in Virgo on the 9th, well aspected by serious Saturn, offers new insight into completing any practical projects that need adjusting. The moon is full in the sign of Aries on the 25th. ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 August: Mars, your ruler, finally moves out of retrograde on the 28th; breathe a sigh of relief as your energy levels return to normal and new adventures come calling. The creativity sector of your chart is illuminated and a long-held project may now come to fruition. The Leo new moon on the 11th is particularly revitalising. September: Adjustments to your health and wellbeing are favoured in September as the Virgo Sun illuminates all things to do with your physical condition. Finances will also come under review as a positive aspect from Jupiter to Neptune offers some inspirational new ways of making money. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 August shines the light on your home and family as Mercury and the Leo Sun put you in a generous and light-hearted mood. Venus arrives in Libra on the 7th illuminating business matters as some important decisions come to the forefront. As Mars moves forward on the 28th an opportunity comes your way. September: The September Sun illuminates the love sector of your chart asking you to be open and honest about your relationships and all things to do with romantic encounters. Venus illuminates important work issues up to the 8th; try to pay attention to any professional opportunities that come your way. GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 August: With the Sun and Mercury passing through the communication area of your chart you’ll find that you need to speak your mind and make some important decisions concerning your relationships. Pay attention to dreams and coincidences, as it is here you’ll find the best clues about how to proceed. September: The first week of September brings love and romance into the spotlight as stylish Venus is determined to create harmony and beauty within your circle. Mercury, your ruler, illuminates your home life after the 6th as tensions and conflicts start to ease and important breakthroughs come to the surface. CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 August: The Sun and Mercury occupy the financial corner of your chart this month; new ways of making money should leave you feeling successful and prosperous. As the month progresses, you’ll be considering just what you want from your working life. Mars moving forward on the 28th expands your horizons. September: The relationship sector of your chart is in the spotlight for September; the practical Virgo new moon on the 9th helps you to see your situation and your options more clearly. This is the perfect time to stand back and see the bigger picture by trusting your intuition to bring greater rewards your way. LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 August is your birthday month and the dazzling new moon in your sign on the 11th ensures that this will be a month to remember. This is the time to reinvent yourself and strike it big; Venus shines brightly highlighting your finances with some innovative money-making schemes. September starts with a brilliant aspect between innovative Uranus and the radiant Sun; exciting career opportunities are on the horizon and this could mean that a lucky break is coming your way. The new moon in practical Virgo on the 9th allows you to see things in a very different light. VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 August: Make the most of a romantic first week in August before the love planet Venus moves away from your sign. Planetary cycles show that this month favours a makeover steering you towards a new phase of action. Intuition becomes stronger after the 19th as your ruler moves out of retrograde. September: Communication is your focus as Jupiter, the planet of abundance and optimism aspects Neptune, the planet of dreams and intuition. Dynamic Mars highlights creativity; be bold and confident as plans and solid foundations for your future are ready to be laid down now.

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Community LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 August: Venus, your ruler, starts the month in an introspective part of your chart offering you some time and space to contemplate your ultimate goals. You should find some answers to what is holding you back as Venus moves into your sign on the 7th and then the magnificent Leo new moon on the 11th. September: Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the financial area of your chart on the 9th joining abundant Jupiter in strongminded Scorpio. Business ideas will need to be reviewed and overhauled so that you can reap the rewards with a stronger sense of purpose and clarity. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 August: Dynamic Mars is retrograde in your domestic area until the end of the month. Use this time wisely to clear up any family issues that have been troubling you. Jupiter in your sign offers some innovative ideas to boost your earning potential. The Leo new moon on the 11th highlights your creativity. September begins with a challenging aspect from the moon to Jupiter in your sign. This is your opportunity to see new ways to nurture yourself and structure your days based on faith and trust. Your gift of intuition will become more powerful as you begin to believe in yourself and go after what you want. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 August could start with a surprise boost: Venus is at the highpoint in your chart and the radiant Sun and Mercury continue to highlight travel and adventure. It’s important to invest more time and effort in something that can help you earn more. The Pisces full moon on the 26th illuminates domestic matters. September: Your goals and ambitions are the main focus for September as the Sun illuminates your career potential. The Virgo new moon on the 9th sets the pace for new areas of development as mighty Jupiter looks on and boosts your confidence with heightened awareness and intuition. CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 August: Money, assets and shared resources are the focus for August. The Leo new moon brings some important issues to your attention; facing facts professionally or personally will eventually make life easier. As Mars gets moving again after the 28th focus and restructuring become easier. September brings plenty of planetary action to the travel and adventure sector of your chart. The Virgo new moon on the 9th signals new beginnings as you prepare for a fresh and more positive phase of existence. Jupiter ensures that you draw original and interesting people into your circle. AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 August: Mars is still retrograde in your sign until the 28th – then, at last, long-term strategies and plans can get moving again! Venus spends the first week in meticulous Virgo, offering a chance to focus on the realities of your financial situation. You could look at better ways of working with your cash. September pushes innovative new projects to the forefront as expansive Jupiter illuminates the highpoint of your chart clearing the way for new and exciting career opportunities. Visionary Neptune makes a promising aspect to enhance your imagination and access to higher knowledge. PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 August: The Sun and Mercury, both in Leo, emphasise the area of your chart concerned with work, routines and daily life. The Leo new moon on the 11th delivers an opportunity to take stock and make any changes that are necessary. Use these positive energies to get really clear on what you want for yourself. September’s powerful Virgo new moon on the 9th turns your attention to your relationships and partnerships as communicative Mercury asks you to review any interactions that are not working. Faraway places beckon as both Jupiter and Venus highlight fun and adventure.

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Upbeat The school summer holidays are here; hopefully all the local youngsters are enjoying themselves. We do find that during the holidays we have more calls about nuisance and anti-social behaviour, particularly where young people may be involved. In this edition of All Things Local we are encouraging parents to help us to target this by keeping a closer eye on youngsters. Our team is doing what we can to help keep youngsters safe and reports of anti-social behaviour low. This includes carrying out patrols in areas where we get calls about nuisance behaviour, confiscating alcohol, moving on youngsters we feel could cause trouble and taking action against any adult that we find has supplied under 18s with booze. We will also work with local partnership agencies to direct youngsters to any activities which are taking place locally where we can. One thing we cannot stress enough though is just how important the support of parents is. We are asking parents

and carers to check what their children are doing and where they are. Talk to them about the risks drinking poses to their own safety and the potential consequences that getting involved in anti-social behaviour and crime could bring. Please also check whether your child is where you think they are. There have been times when parents are surprised to find out from an officer about their youngster’s behaviour, especially if they thought their child was staying with a friend. When Halloween arrives in October, encourage your children to think about members of the community who may not want trick-or-treaters on the doorstep or who may feel vulnerable or alarmed by visitors during the dark evening. Please respect the wishes of those with a ‘no trick or treat’ notice on their door. There are a lot of good young people in our area, or some who may just make a mistake. We want our local youngsters to enjoy their time off school, but safely, and with respect for everyone who lives in the community. If you have any concerns about anti-social or nuisance behaviour in your neighbourhood please call your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team on 101, or send them a message through the ‘My Local Police’ pages of the website, www.derbyshire.police.uk.

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Community

Friendship Blooms Show your appreciation for a fellow member of the community; it may be a friend, a family member or maybe someone you’ve come into contact with who Hurst of provides a wonderful service Julie Margaret’s Florist or who works hard to make a difference. Let All Things Local surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers. All Things Local has joined forces with Julie Hurst (pictured) from Margaret’s Florist in Ripley, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community. The recipients of this issue’s bouquet are Sally and John Bestwick, who were nominated by Sally’s mum, Mary Burgin, of Codnor. Here is what Mary wrote: “I have nominated my daughter and son-in-law, Sally & John Bestwick for the bouquet for the care, help and love they’ve given me since my husband died unexpectedly on October 29th last year. Without them I don’t know how I would have coped. They always have time and a smile, despite having responsible jobs and busy lives, and always find time for me and also John’s mum. We are so lucky to have them both in our lives. A huge thank you to them both. Love, Mum.” Mary Burgin

Mary Burgin (centre) presents the bouquet to daughter and son-in-law, Sally and John

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 22nd August 2018.

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Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet. All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating. Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/working at the same address… and remember – flowers don’t just have to be for women! The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work within the Ripley postcode area (DE5). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or email your nomination to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination. To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

Little Black Book

Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes Codnor & Waingroves 3rd Codnor Scouts For girls and boys aged 6-14. All clubs meet at the Old Cricketer’s Bungalow at the side of the Old Welfare, Codnor. Beavers – Tuesdays 5.15pm till 6.30pm. Cubs – Tuesdays 6.45pm till 8.15pm. Scouts – Fridays 6.30pm till 8.15pm. Ann Cantrill 07817 636232. Amber Valley Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6:45 for 7:00pm at Codnor Castle Inn, Ormonde Fields Golf Centre, Nottingham Road, Codnor. New members are welcome. Please contact us first if you are interested. Contact us on 07850 440001 or by our ‘Contact us’ page on www.rotary-ambervalley.org.uk Codnor & District WI 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Mill Lane, Codnor. 01773 714098. Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Come Out & Play in Codnor. Peveril House, Codnor. Play and information for families. Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities. Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171 Stay & Play At Waingroves Methodist Church, every Wednesday during Term Time, 1.30pm - 3pm. Contact Ruth Beresford: 01773 743345. Walking for Health Waingroves Woodland Walk, first Tuesday each month 11am – 12.30pm. Meet at The Marquis of Ormonde, Codnor Denby Lane DE5 9SP. Info: Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.

Denby & Kilburn 1st Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Scout Hut, Highfield Road, Kilburn, Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm. Call 01332 882535 or 07545 551890 for details. 3rd Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm at Kilburn Methodist Chapel Brown Owl (Trish Rose) 01332 881786 1st Horsley & Kilburn Guides Kilburn Methodist Hall, every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Contact: Claire 07545551890 or Amy 07496167260. 1st Horsley & Kilburn Rainbows St Clements Church, Church St, Horsley Thurs 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Contact Sarah 07454224088 1st Horsley & Kilburn Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14 at Scout HQ, Highfield Rd, Kilburn. Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

Kilburn Wine Circle For those who like wine and would like to learn more. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month at Kilburn Village Hall. Info: www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com or contact David: 01159 303712 Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only. Tae Kwon-do & Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall. Adult & Junior classes Sat: 10.00-12.00noon. Sun 9.30-10.30am Panthers 4-7 yrs Sat: 9.00-10.00am & Wed 5.00-6.00pm Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk The Wednesday Club The Denby Village Cricket Club, 1st Wednesday every month 2pm–4pm. Betty Holloway 01332 880726. All welcome. Toddlers Inc. Meets at Denby Bottles Methodist Church, Danesby Crescent, Tues 10am – 12noon, in and out of term time. Contact: 01773 743104. Walking for Health Every Thursday, meets 9.30am outside Bourne’s Café, Denby Pottery Visitors Centre, DE5 8NX. 60 minute duration. Also, Progression Walk (120 minute duration) meets 9.30am, same location, first Thursday each month. For details of either walk contact Amanda Gowing 01773 523325; amanda.gowing@ambervalley.gov.uk. Whist Drive Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm. 01773 741586

Horsley Woodhouse

1st Sitwell Scout Group Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, aged 6 to 14. Sitwell Scout HQ off Church Lane, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AW. Info: www.1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk. Email: gsl@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk. Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm. Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997 Horsley Woodhouse Joggers Meet at the church hall, Horsley Woodhouse 7.00pm Thursdays. £2 per session. Beginners group for new or returning joggers. Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488. Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School Methodist Church Hall, Main Street. Term Time: Under 3’s Monday & Wednesday 1.00pm to 3.30pm. Over 3’s Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12.15pm. Call 07969 964842 during opening hours. Horsley Woodhouse Royal British Legion Horsley Woodhouse Over 60’s Club meets in the hall, alternate Tuesdays at 2pm. Bingo, dominoes and cards. Outings for members at regular intervals. Subs £8 per year. Come and join our friendly group. Call Don 01332 881379. Orchard Group Dominoes, Scrabble, and Whist at Orchard Community Centre, off Fairfield Road, alternate Tuesdays 2pm. 01332 883240. Sitwell Arms Crown Green Bowling Club New members wanted, all ages welcome. Contact Tony: 07939 004479 or 01332 880858

Chatterbox Café Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, every second Friday, 10am to midday, in conjunction with Mobile Library sited on car park. Coffee, cakes; relax, chat or read. Enid: 01332 780486.

Tae Kwon-Do Practical Self Defence Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Adult & Junior Classes, Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk

Denby Footpaths Group Maintenance and preservation of local footpaths; community walks, circular routes. Jane: 01332 781305, or e-mail denby-footpaths-group@hotmail.co.uk

Walking for Health Every Wednesday, 9.45am meet, 60-90 minute duration. Meets at various points around Horsley Woodhouse. For detailed schedule contact Amanda Gowing 01773 523325 amanda.gowing@ambervalley.gov.uk.

Derbyshire Archery Club Now meet at John Flamsteed School. Shooting at times outside school hours. Frequent tournaments at Kedleston Hall in the summer. Regular beginners’ courses throughout the year. Information on dacarchers.co.uk or phone Neil Bryan 01773 824903. Intermediate Adults Dance Classes Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Latin American and Ballroom, Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837. Kilburn & Horsley Over 60’s Club Kilburn Social Club, Chapel Street, Kilburn, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Contact Barbara Watts: 01773 745008. Kilburn Christian Fellowship Meet in Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, 5pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month, refreshments. All ages welcome. Godfrey: 01332 781200 Kilburn Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Meet at Old Oak, Horsley Woodhouse 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7-8.30pm.Contact 07986 450580 or 01332 780276. Kilburn Life Group 8 Sitwell Drive, Kilburn. 10am to 11.30am first and third Wednesday of month. Discuss issues on life matters. Cynthia: 01332 882713.

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Kilburn Striders Jog Derbyshire Group Meets at car park opposite Pickford Gardens. For all abilities. Meets at various times. Please call Ross for details. Ross: 07791 683056

Whist Drive British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, every Friday 7.30pm. Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

Ripley

1st Ripley Scout Group Cubs, Beavers, Scouts 6/14 years for boys and girls. To join call group scout leader, Ron Ashton on 01773 745420 www.1stRipleyScouts.org 4th Ripley Rainbows For girls age 5+. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk for details Academy Crafters Meet at Ripley Academy every other Wednesday from 6.30-8.30pm, £2. Get together with likeminded people and craft! Contact gilli.p189@gmail.com or search ‘Academy Crafters’ on FB. Aim Excelsum School of Music Band practice on Mondays – 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Unit F, Sitwell Business Centre, Heage Road Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH. Suitable for 6+ years of age and parents, of all abilities. For further details please email: info@aimexcelsum.co.uk Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute. Childminders wishing to join the group can call Marion on 07952 798808, Claire 07891 956715, Trina 07875 142583. Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801. Email info@avag.org.uk www.avag.org.uk

Little Black Book Amber Valley CVS Volunteers needed to work with various organisations. Supports older people, families, children, helps and supports local groups giving advice on funding, as well as offering training, facilities and resources. Further details: 01773 512076 Amber Valley Movie Makers Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Ripley, meet alternate Tuesdays 7.45pm from September to June. Geoff Thompson: 01773 748559. avmm@gmail.com . Amber Valley Stroke Group Meet alternate Fridays at St Joseph’s Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813. Amber Valley Talking Newspaper People who have difficulty reading can receive tapes of local news (weekly) and magazines (monthly) free of charge. Info: Ellen Hughes 01773 608954. Amber Valley WASPI Women Against State Pension Inequality. Group meets7pm, every second Thursday at Coffee Shop Sainsbury’s Ripley. www.waspi.co.uk or email waspiambervalley@gmail.com. All welcome. Baby Sensory Multi-award winning baby learning and developmental classes suitable from birth to 13 months. Tuesday’s, 10am and 11.15 at Ripley Leisure Centre. Booking essential: www.babysensory.com/en/ClassDetails/centralderbyshire or contact Marie 07989 443734 for details. Beehive Ukulele Club Meets every Thurs at the Beehive, 151 Peashill, Ripley at around 8.15 (teacher arrives at 9.10) £5 per week. Contact Julie Johnson 07968 309191. Centre Stage Theatre Arts Dance, drama and singing for young people 5 to 18. Every Thursday evening during term time, at Mill Hill School, Ripley. Call 01332 232940 or email enquiries@csta.org.uk for details. Disability Derbyshire Join our support group for people suffering from depression and anxiety. Last Tues of each month 10.30am-12noon. Field Terrace Community Room, Ripley. Info & attendance confirmation: Disability Derbyshire 01773 740246. Greenhillock’s Fellowship Club for over 50’s. Wood Street Methodist Church, Ripley, Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm. Quality entertainment, speakers, social afternoons, quizzes, day trips. David: 01773 423854. Hearing Help (AV) Social group every 3rd Wednesday 11.45am-2.30pm. Lip Reading Group every Friday 10am-12pm. At 156 Derby Road, Ripley. 01773 570976. Ivy Grove Surgery Patient Group Meet 7pm last Wednesday monthly (excluding August and December) at Ivy Grove Surgery, Steeple Drive, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3TH. New members very welcome. For further information email ivgpatientgroup@gmail.com or visit www.ivygrove.org.uk Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486

Ripley Ladies Group Meet 1st Tuesday of every month 7.30pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. New members very welcome. Contact Gill 01773 744580. Ripley Leisure Centre Badminton Club Meet Thursdays 7.30pm – 10.30pm at Ripley Leisure Centre. Players of a club or local league standard are welcome. Ladies, Mens & Mixed teams. Info: Kay 01332 883622 Ripley Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month 2-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room, Off Slack Ln., DE5 3HL. (Opp. Co-op) Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560. Ripley Poetry Reading Group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor Road, Ripley, twice monthly, Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm. Janet Dawson 01773 513247. Ripley Professional & Business Women (RPBW) Encouraging women to share ideas and interests. All ages, professional and retired welcome, from Ripley & surrounding areas. 2nd Monday each month, 7.30-9.30pm, Lumb Farm, Derby Road, Marehay DE5 8JN. Contact rpbwmembership@gmail.com Ripley Residents’ Association Meetings last Monday of each month 6.30pm, Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Advice and guidance on issues or concerns residents may have in a friendly, supportive setting. Info: Ruth Burton 07815301528. Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome. Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis Public House, Maple Avenue, Ripley 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com Ripley School of Dancing Ballroom, Latin American & Old Time Classical. Adult’s practice/tuition class Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Brenda Jackson 01773 749948. Ripley Tuesday Club Club for over 60’s. Meet every Tues, 2-4 pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Speakers, Bingo, other events and days out. All welcome. Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities. Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Call 01773 742017 for details and to book or visit www.musicaldimension.co.uk

Ripley WI Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. 2nd Thursday every month at 7pm. Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

Ripley (Amber Valley) Lions Club Meet every first Monday of the month at the Kestrel Inn, Marehay, 8pm. Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

Tae Kwon-Do Classes Ripley Infants School, Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY. Tues & Fri at 6pm. David: 01773 744031.

Ripley Amateur Drama Group Meet every Mon at Mill Hill School. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

Twistin’ Tikes Music for ages 3-5, 1.30-2.30pm, Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind. Est., Ripley. Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots.

Ripley and District Gardening Club Every third Saturday at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley 3pm to 5pm. New members very welcome. Ripley and District Heritage Trust Meet Ripley Town Hall Thursdays 2pm-4pm. New members welcome – contact Tim Castledine on 01773 746954. Ripley & District Twinning Association Twinned with Chateau Renault, France. Monthly meetings. Details from Roland: 01773 746543. Ripley & District U3A Monthly meetings at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Dates vary. Many different interests catered for. Call Rosie: 01773 743523. Ripley Cadets Parade on Monday & Thursday 18.45-21.00 at the Cadet Centre, Mill Hill School. Open to all young people 12-18. Contact: Jo Moody 0785 2102104 Ripley Classical Music Group Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Meet twice a month, Thursday evening at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. To promote interest in an appreciation of classical music through the recording medium. Concert visits & Christmas social. Contact Philip Outram, Secretary, 01773 746939. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm Ripley Green Garters Ladies North West Morris Dance Team meet every Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560. Ripley Hospital League of Friends Ripley Hospital, second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. To raise funds for the health, welfare and comfort of patients and staff. Mrs Phyllis Holmes: 01773 747355

Twistin’ Tots Fridays at Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind. Est., Ripley. 9.30-10.30 & 11-12 noon. Music and play for under 5s. Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots. WaistWise Free NHS Weight Management Service, available throughout Amber Valley all year round. To find your nearest one call Derbyshire Health Promotion Service on 01246 868468. Walking for Health Ripley Health Walk, every Friday, meets 1pm at Ripley Leisure Centre Reception or Ripley Medical Centre, Derby Road DE5 3HR (30-45 minute duration). Also, Follow-on Walk (90 minute duration) every second, third & fourth Tuesday. Meet at the entrance to Ripley Leisure Centre at 11am. For info on either walk contact Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.

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Community

Community Diary August/September 2018 August: 4th: Evening of Clairvoyance with Rob & Stacy Deakin, Field Terrace, Ripley DE5 3HL (car park at rear of The Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). 6pm, £5.00 on door. Enquiries: 07773 684305. 8th: Derbyshire Embroiderers’ Guild summer outing to Wedgwood Pottery and Museum. £20 for EG Members, £22 non-members incl. coach, entry and tour. Leave Derby Bus Station 9am. Info & tickets: 01332 577669. All most welcome. 15th: Belper Golden Rainbows LGBT Group, guest speaker Chris Clarkson, LGBT Quiz. 1-3pm at The Cottage Project, 16 Chapel St, Belper. Free admission & refreshments. 18th: Breadsall & District Gardening Club 58th annual flower show & plant sale, Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road, Breadsall. From 2pm, admission 50p. Refreshments, raffle, tombola, plant & produce stall. Awards from 3.30pm then auction of produce/flowers. 21st: Water Fun on Eyes Meadow 12.30 – 2.30pm, organised by Emmanuel Community Church. Slip and slide, water fun, games, ice lollies. Please bring a picnic. Info: www.emmanuelduffield.org. September: 1st: Evening of Clairvoyance with Rob & Stacy Deakin, Field Terrace, Ripley DE5 3HL (car park at rear of The Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). 6pm, £5.00 on door. Enquiries: 07773 684305. 8th: Meeting of the Derbyshire Embroiderers’ Guild, St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. 10.30am – 4pm. Morning talk by Nicola Jarvis ‘Fashionable Stitches’; afternoon workshop. (Bring a packed lunch or go into Derby). Visitors most welcome. Info: 01773 835995. 8th: Ship of Fools Comedy Night at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30 for 8pm; bring own drinks. Tickets £8 from shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk / 07804 563371. 11th: Plant Hunters’ Fair at Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1ST (next to Visitor’s Centre). 10am – 4pm. Free entry (charge to park). Great line-up of 17 specialist nurseries from across the country; see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk. 19th: Belper Golden Rainbows LGBT Group, guest speaker Katherine from Age UK. 1-3pm at The Cottage Project, 16 Chapel St, Belper. Free admission & refreshments. 23rd: ‘Last Night of the Proms’ Concert by Derwent Valley Wind Band, with Ignite UK a cappella chorus, as part of Duffield Arts Festival. 7.45 – 10pm, Ecclesbourne School, Wirksworth Road, Duffield. Tickets: www.duffieldartsfestival.com. 27th: Belper Freedom Feed ‘Em, community focussed food at No.28 Market Place Belper DE56 1FZ. 3 courses, pay what you want. Cooked by volunteers, proceeds to charity. Vegans/vegetarians/food allergies catered for. Booking essential via Facebook: belperfreedomfeedem. Please check events with the venue/organiser as the publisher accepts no responsibility if events are changed/ cancelled following publication. If you have a one-off event or special excursion for October/November 2018 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 22nd August 2018.

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Deadlines for October/November 2018 Edition: Little Black Book & Community Diary: Wednesday 22nd August 2018 Advertisement Bookings, Editorials, Cancellations and Copy Amendments: Wednesday 22nd August 2018 New Advertiser Copy: Monday 27th August 2018

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Useful Numbers Doctors & Hospitals, Emergencies Post Offices Appletree Medical Practice 01332 842288 Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249 Amber Pharmacy 01332 782844 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Drug Helpline (24 hour) 0800 776600 London Road Community Hospital 01332 265500 NHS 111 Out of Hours (24 hour helpline) 111 Police (non emergency) 101 Ripley Hospital 01773 743456 Ripley Medical Centre 01773 303591 Riversdale Surgery 01773 822386 Royal Derby Hospital 01332 340131 RSPCA Emergency 0300 1234999 Samaritans (24 hour) 116123 Severn Trent Water 0800 7834444 Water Floodline 08459 881188 Whitemoor Medical Centre 01773 880099

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Community

Index Joinery: R & D Joinery

Kitchens: Arctic Interiors Kitchens: Holtams Kitchens: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse

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Bank: Derbyshire Community Bank 6 Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors 45 Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty 24 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 34 Bedrooms: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse 43 Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Supplies: Browns 37 Building Work: TDB 44 Building Work: XL Construction 44

Landscaping: Browns Landscaping: Langley Landscaping Loft Ladders: More than Loft Ladders

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New Homes: Langridge Homes New Homes: Peveril Homes

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Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh Oven Repairs: Oven Repairs 4U

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Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Grahame’s Autos Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Care Home: Ashmere Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Children’s Store: Children’s Choice Clearances & Collectables: ACP Clearance & Purchasing Computer Repairs: HT Computers Computer Repairs & Tuition: PC User Counselling: Freedom Therapy

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Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner 33 Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance 42 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 28 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 42 Plastering: Claxton Plastering 47 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 44 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 34 Plumbing & Heating: First 4 Plumbing 51 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating 38 Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton 42 Plumbing & Heating: MDA Plumbing 47 Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn 34 Property Services: R & N Property Maintenance 35 Public House: Marquis of Ormonde 19

Dental Practice: Glendair Doors: Value Doors Driveways: Buffalo Driveways Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School

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Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Education: Private Tuition Services Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: McPherson-Davis Electrician: TME Electrical

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels Furniture: Finewood Studios

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Accountant: Amber Accountancy Aerials: Aerial Technology Ripley Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: Jon Pilkington

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Garden Living: Cabin Master 3 Garden Machinery Service/Sales: Easy Service & Sales 35 Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy 44 Gates, Railings, Handrails: Ornamental Engineering 47 Hair: Louise Brown Hair Studio Hair: The Salon Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden

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Restaurant: Denby Lodge Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde Restaurant: Praan (The Grand Indian Restaurant Belper)

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Security: JHC Security Security: Prestige Shopping Outlet: De Bradelei Solicitors: Shacklocks Sports Massage: Essentials

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Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: The Garden Guy Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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Vehicle Collection & Recovery: Wingerworth Commercials

Window Cleaning: Deluxe Window Cleaning 47 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows 49 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Weatherseal 33

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