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Hello readers I’ve had a very interesting couple of months since I last wrote; the highlight of which was the recent wedding of our friends’ handsome son Liam to his beautiful fiancée Kerry. I’ve been to many weddings over the years but theirs was like no other that’s gone before! Following their nuptials at St Clement’s Church in Horsley we made our way to Morley Hayes to celebrate their union. Never have I ever been to a wedding where my fellow guests included two alpacas! Yes, alpacas! Alpacas in bow ties nonetheless! Penny and Pickle mingled comfortably with the other (human) guests in the lovely Pavilion Garden at Morley Hayes. Have you ever heard the sound of a happy alpaca? It’s adorable! If you’re intrigued, then there are local farms where you can actually book an ‘Alpaca Walking Experience’ or an ‘Alpaca Afternoon Tea’ – a perfect gift with a difference for all animal lovers. Without a doubt, Liam and Kerry were the stars of the show that day … but Penny and Pickle came in a close second! Morley Hayes was a wonderful venue with a superb team of staff and I must congratulate them on being awarded ‘East Midlands Wedding Venue of the Year 2019’ at the recent ‘I Do Wedding Awards’. I wish Liam & Kerry every Newlyweds Liam & happiness for their future Kerry Bilson with special guests Penny & Pickle. together and would like to thank them for inviting Roy ©Photo courtesy of Brown Bear and I to share such a unique Photography Telephone: 07713 158579 and special day with them.
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Business & Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors balance the interests of both sides. That balance is
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In each edition advisors from Bringing a Civillegal Claim and the Shacklocks deal with important legal Importance Getting It Right topics. This of month Marion Vesey
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It is a enabled to not provide Court, discusses why itpeople is important correctly.support In thoseto cases, the landlord is usually time which gives many cause to to financial a gifted get or defence right from stopyour and claim think about how they want to the be sent back to square one, having to start the young musician who has experienced a whole remembered when are gone. of getting number of health issues that have interfered process again.” beginning and the they consequences with her education, to enable that child to it wrong. Many people are attracted by the idea of be educated in thetomost appropriate Should you choose represent yourself in doing something help others less their environment. Increasing numbers to of people are running Civil Court proceedings, following these tips fortunate than without themselves after they pass own legal claims professional advice or may help you: away, particularly if their are A1.Charitable canProcedure be set up either assistance. 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If you’re late, the case or may causes or causes close to their heart, possibly will therefore not deprive you of capital by the Civil Procedure Rules and getting it wrong can be heard without you; where they have had a personal involvement income during your lifetime. have expensive consequences, including having costs 4. Make sure you address the Judge correctly. Judges or received support during their lifetime. orders made against you or even having your case or Our in the County Court should have be referred to as ‘Sir’ team at Shacklocks a particular defence struck out.our team will discuss with or ‘Madam’, in Higher Courts oftenof have Something that speciality in Judges preparing arrangements this different clients in this situation is the idea of setting kind andtitles. also of acting as professional In recent Court case of Barton 5. Switchto your phonewishes off – youtodon’t want to be found upthe their ownSupreme charitable trust which can v trustees enable be fulfilled and Wright Hassall LLP, thesupport Claimantfor served his Claim in contempt oftoCourt due to a ringing phone! continue to provide charitable instructions be followed. Form onofthe Defendant solicitor email without causes their choosing long by after they have passed away.beforehand Creating your own charity would IfShacklocks any indication that the Defendant you are thinking of supporting charities in LLP have years of experience meansservice that your trustees providesaid that through Will or during accept by email. Thecan Defendant handlingyour court disputes for your local lifetime and national supportbyto those need help most.This with a lump sum, why talk toinvolved us aboutin a service email waswho not effective service. clients. 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Money Matters: Ups, Downs and Noise
2018 was a tough year for the markets and investments. No major asset class achieved a return of more than 5%. This was the first time this had happened for decades. Usually as certain asset classes falter other asset classes thrive. 2018 started well enough but then Mr Trump decided to engage in an argument with China over Trade Tariffs amongst other things. Trump was elected controversially but claiming he would make America “Great again”. As a businessman himself he went about this by essentially reducing corporation tax for businesses and claiming lost revenues by adding tariffs on imports to the United States. He picked a fight with the world’s second biggest economy, China. Additionally, Europe was targeted too. China retaliated by adding tariffs of their own, impacting the American export markets. This spooked the markets and the final quarter wiped out the early gains of 2018 and more besides. Trump is seriously lagging in the opinion polls and no US President has ever been re-elected for a second Term of Office from such a low opinion rating before. So he will have to do something unprecedented to retain his position. Maybe more negotiations will have to happen for him to regain some US support. Additionally, the booming economy of the States also needed slowing down to avoid overheating and a method of doing this was reducing interest rates – which the Federal Reserve did on several occasions in 2018. Again, the markets didn’t like this as it sent messages to the markets saying, effectively, business would not continue to be so good as it had been. Then, in January 2019, there was an agreement for China and America to return to the table for negotiations over the proposed tariffs and the markets began a period of significant recovery as the global equity markets (including UK) posted growth of over 15% to 1st May. (*) The Federal Reserve also sent messages saying maybe they increased the interest rate too much and murmurs suggested the potential for reductions adding to a rebound in the markets.
Despite the early gains of 2019, equities have seen inflows fall and the favoured asset classes were fixed interest, as talk of less interest rate rises and potential quantitative easing from Central Banks made fixed interest look potentially more attractive. Speaking to clients invested here in the UK and listening to the UK media and press, Brexit was declared to blame when in fact it had little to do with it at all. It is impossible to avoid the noise regarding Brexit with every media outlet dramatising events regarding the negotiations with Brussels. The country lost its Prime Minister as she failed to bring together enough support to conclude agreements, as time and again her proposals were deemed not acceptable. As I write this, Brexit negotiations for a change are not the main headline, but finding her successor. However, significant data and other helpful market indicators reflect the UK is actually doing better than many other European countries including Germany, France and Italy. Many companies report successful trading reflecting in their profits and accounts. Yet the UK seems to be full of doom and gloom and uncertainty. Political risk and the psychology of investors leave the UK unappealing to investors, especially those overseas, despite company data showing differently. The worries over uncertainty about the future – including who will be Prime Minister, the value of Sterling and the global disruption caused between the US and China – make markets jittery in the short term and there is significant volatility with prices rising and falling daily. Traditional economic cycles are knocked off-kilter. We do know that, despite the noise and despite the ups and downs, the world will continue to turn and markets will rise and fall.
By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS (*) MSCI AC World, Global Govt.
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Just a Thought... Everyday Heroes Award ceremonies: the glitz, the glamour, the adoration, the free champagne – marvellous! From the world of acting, to sport and philanthropy we, quite rightly, celebrate those who have achieved the miraculous in fine and publicised style. What about you though? You, the lady in her 50s with a full-time job and mum in the early stages of dementia. You, the single dad holding it all together for the kids when all you want to do is cry or sleep. You, the pensioner who still runs marathons despite that hip problem. You, the child who stands up to bullies and faces anxiety head-on day in, day out. You, the twenty-something who relies on the food bank despite working your hardest. You, the person with the mental health difficulties or hidden disability, whose practised smile plasters over the pain so as not to cause discomfort to anyone else. Where are your award ceremonies?
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Short Story Buried Treasure “Dylan, come and have a paddle with me,” Ralph said to his grandson. Dylan had reached that difficult age. Not so long ago he would have built sandcastles with his grandad until the sun went down but now he sat hunched on the sand in his coat, working his way forlornly through a box of Tic Tacs. He’d even refused an ice cream. Dylan squinted at the kids playing in the waves. “It looks a bit cold,” he said finally. “Well it won’t kill us,” Ralph said. “I’ve not come all this way not to have a paddle.” Dylan didn’t budge. “Come on, lad,” Ralph said as sternly as he dared, “let’s get some sand between your toes.” Dylan sighed, and put his Tic Tacs in his pocket. “Do this one thing for me,” Ralph said finally, “and then we can go home.” Dylan contemplated this deal in silence. Eventually, to Ralph’s relief, he began reluctantly pulling off his trainers. Off they sprinted, weaving between deckchairs and sandcastles. Ralph nearly had his toes in the surf when Dylan caught his arm. “Stop, Grandad! I just heard something strange, listen…” He jumped up and down. “Did you hear that?” he said. “Do it again,” Ralph said, moving closer. Dylan jumped and there was a sharp rattling sound. “It’s coming from under the sand.” Dylan jumped once more. “There’s something down there – I can hear it.” “So can I now,” Ralph said. “What do you reckon it is?” “No idea. I can’t hear anything now but when I ran it made a sound like diamonds in a tin.” “Could be buried treasure?” Ralph grinned. “You never know what the sea is going to wash up.”
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Dylan began scooping away the sand with his hands. “Here’s a good place to start digging.” He lifted something out of the sand. “That’s a good shell, but not what was making the sound.” “Keep going, lad,” Ralph said. “There’s bound to be something else down there.” “Give me a hand then, Grandad,” Dylan said. “This is a two-man job.” Ralph laughed and got down on his knees. Between them they scooped out handfuls of wet sand. “Looks like we’re making our own little rock pool, Grandad,” Dylan laughed, as the hole began to fill with water. “After this we should go and see if we can find any crabs.” “Good idea,” Ralph said, “though this sand is starting to wear away my fingertips. I tell you what, Dylan,” Ralph said, reaching for his wallet, “run up to that kiosk and get us both a spade, the best you can get.” “Aw thanks, Grandad,” Dylan said. “We’ll be able to dig a huge hole then.” He threw off his coat and ran back up the beach. Ralph stood up and watched him go. Then he picked up Dylan’s coat and gave it a shake. The box of Tic Tacs in his pocket rattled like diamonds in a tin. Ralph smiled and put the coat down. Digging holes in the sand was one of the things Dylan had always enjoyed the most. By Jackie Brewster
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And Another Thing... Tom and the Man Who Came to Dinner (Part 1) The big metal pan bubbled quietly on the stove as Ken’s fingers danced across my spice rack. “Hmm, a soupçon more pimento methinks.” Handing Ken the ladle I asked, “How have you been my old chum?” “Oh you know, up and down. Listen Tom, you don’t think Sarah will mind me staying for a week or so?” My smile froze. “Er, a week? I thought it was only for...er, no I don’t think she’ll mind.” Ken clapped his hands together. “Excellent! Now old boy, if you wouldn’t mind setting the table?” The muffled slam of a car door heralded My Dearly Beloved’s arrival and also the smoothing of marital relations on an industrial scale. Enter Sarah with Hannah (our youngest) in tow. “Tom, can you go and get the rest of the shopping? I’ve…” A deathly pause as Sarah’s gaze alighted on our newest house guest. In a deadpan tone Sarah said, “What’s he doing here?” Struggling to find the correct words I was reduced to simply stating the obvious. “Making goulash?” Fortunately, the moment was saved by Hannah who squealed with delight and ran up to give him a big hug. “Uncle Ken! Oh I’ve missed you! How long are you staying for? A week?” Hanging from Ken’s neck, Hannah spun round, waiting for confirmation. Sarah pointed first to me, then to the hallway. “Can we have a word?” Once out of the kitchen, Sarah and I began a heated discussion conducted in rather strident, hissing tones. “What have I told you about inviting that man into our house?” “He’s my oldest friend.” “He’s a scrounger.” “He’s not a scrounger…he’s a freeloader.” “What’s the difference? And why is he wearing your slippers?”
“I was hungry. Right, let’s get these dishes done.” Aghast, Ken jumped to his feet. “Absolutely not. I will see to this. Hannah, I hereby appoint you deputy pot washer. Now, all hands to the pump!” More giggles from Hannah as, much to her amusement, Ken flounced around the kitchen, flicking his tea towel across the work surfaces. “I’ll have this place sparkling in no time, Hannah dear.” Cue more fuming from Sarah. The next morning, I was awoken by an urgent prod in the small of my back. “Tom! Tom!” (More hissing.) “How dare you invite him without consulting me.” “I didn’t invite him, he bumped into me and Nigel in the Old Paraffin Lamp and sort of invited himself. Hey, can you smell bacon?” Leaping from the bed, Sarah bounded down the stairs to admonish the would-be chef. I decided that this confrontation was one I would be advised to sit out. Shamefully, I disappeared under the folds of Egyptian cotton to await Krakatoa. But Krakatoa did not erupt – in fact I must have nodded off, because on looking at the bedside clock I saw that an hour had elapsed since the initial assault on my olfactory senses. Gingerly, I padded downstairs to be greeted not by shouting, but laughter. Sarah, her serviette to her mouth, was stifling a giggle as Ken cleared the remnants of a breakfast feast (whilst wearing Sarah’s pinny). “Oh yes, Tom was completely caked in mud, he looked a complete idiot.” Fuming, I grabbed the last of the toast. “So Ken, where are you off to today?” Mournfully, Ken played with the hem of Sarah’s apron. “To the council, I imagine, to see if they will find me a place to stay. Failing that, I imagine the Salvation Army might consider me.”
I followed Sarah’s gaze through the open kitchen door. “Hey, they’re my slippers!”
“Nonsense Kenneth, we can’t have you out on the streets. Tom will move the sofa bed into the study, won’t you Tom? Tom? Where are you going?”
Over dinner, Hannah giggled incessantly as Ken regaled her with outrageous stories garnered over thirty years of living on his wits. Sarah, forgetting that she was furious, ploughed through her goulash.
“Out to buy myself some slippers, that’s where!” And so Dear Reader, let that be a warning: charity (it would appear) should never begin at home… To be continued….
“Clean plate I see Sarah, it’s always so satisfying when one’s efforts are appreciated.”
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Travel São Miguel: Top Hot Spot in the Azores Out in the Atlantic Ocean, this is the largest island in the Azores, a colourful place all blooming year round but set precariously at the meeting point of three tectonic plates: Eurasian, African and North American. Bristling with dormant craters and cones, laced in waterfalls, hot springs and lakes, it’s truly awesome but these volcanic wonders hold every visitor spellbound. North-west of Ponta Delgada, the capital, a road winds up into the hills fringed in wild gladioli, hydrangea and agapanthus. The coastal scenery is delightful but turning inland you soon reach the ‘Royal Belvedere’, where in 1901 Dom Carlos looked down on the twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Framed by verdant slopes, connected by a narrow strait, they spread across the crater of a dormant volcano, their lovely colours reflecting the ever-changing light, one lake as blue as the sky, the other turquoise and green. Meadows shimmer along the shore and, beyond the slender bridge, the pretty town greets you with cottage gardens, bandstand and church. According to legend, the lakes were created by rivers of tears when a shepherd and his beloved princess parted on the hilltop. At the heart of the island, at 575 metres, Fire Lake claims the purest water. In clear weather, vantage points along the road reveal some stunning views, but in its pristine nature reserve the lake can only be reached down a steep trail. The hike along the shore is challenging at times but gorgeous, with luminous water, sandy coves, scrubland and forest, cliffs and the crater rim rising towards the sky. Meanwhile, on the northern slope, the hot springs of Caldeira Velha nestle amongst giant ferns and towering trees, nature in the raw
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almost like a Jurassic Park draped in red rocks and steaming water. An iron-rich waterfall tumbles down into the upper pool, pleasantly warm, but the lower pool reaches a tingling 36oC. It’s the perfect way to relax after exploring the nearby trails. In the luxuriant hills in the south-east, Furnas has its own geothermal gems. Down by the village, a stream meanders orangey-red through mud springs and bubbling pools where you hear the ‘Devil’s Heartbeat’ while mini-geysers pop all around. Then head for the landscaped gardens of Terra Nostra with its walking trails and bathing pools of different temperatures, most amazing the circular lagoon near the entrance, so large it rarely feels crowded. The orange water is likely to colour your skin but before you shower, take time to enjoy its health-giving minerals. A short drive away, the crater lake boasts a romantic beach with glistening water and a few pedal boats but you soon smell the fumaroles puffing relentlessly at the foot of the hill. The locals love them: want to cook your Sunday lunch or a festival feast? No problem; just set your pot in the ground, cover it up, and a few hours later the tasty ‘cozido’ stew is ready to share with family and friends. By Solange Hando
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Calling All Wannabe Toxophilites! That’s people interested in the great sport of Archery – or ‘pointy stick throwing!’ Have you ever thought of taking archery up as a hobby? Well now couldn’t be a better time. Derbyshire Archery Club, celebrating its 70th birthday this year, has just moved to its new home on Main Road, Lower Hartshay. Part of the club’s development plan is to make the sport available to more people, especially those living in the area. Archery has developed as a sport massively over the years. Today, they shoot different kinds of bows (longbow, recurve and compound) over various distances. In winter the club shoots indoors at The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield, although many members continue to compete outdoors in a “frostbite” competition! They pride themselves on being a very friendly club, and members can choose to attend on club nights (Wednesdays or Fridays) and participate just for fun, or take part in the many competitions that are held regularly. For those wanting to improve their shooting skills, there
is coaching available from Archery GB registered coaches. So why not go along and try your skill at one of their “Have A Go” sessions? These are being run at Kedleston Hall with the next one scheduled for August 25th. For those seriously interested in the sport there are beginner’s courses, arranged by the club at Lower Hartshay, which run over a weekend – dates of forthcoming courses can be found on the website. Juniors aged over 10 years old are also welcome. Once the beginner’s course has been completed, participants receive a certificate and can then join any Archery GB affiliated club (of course, they hope you’ll join as a member of DAC!). Interested? Contact the club on coaching@dacarchers.co.uk, 07774 782503 or visit www.dacarchers.co.uk.
Life List Finders Sleepers I think Hamlet spoke for insomniacs everywhere when he said: ‘To sleep, perchance to dream.’ But if Shakespeare doesn’t send you to the land of nod and you’re desperate for forty winks, it’s time to get creative. How about counting sheepdogs? After all, there’s no need to follow the herd. Some swear by a milky drink with whisky, and some leave out the milk altogether. Listening to the news on the radio might work, but there’s a high probability of nightmares. Think yourself asleep by visualising all the DIY jobs you haven’t finished (or started!). Recite the alphabet by animals. If you can lap zebra to reach zebra shark, and then go right through again to zebu, you deserve a decent sleep (and your own column in National Geographic). If you’re stuck for something to think about, but your brain won’t
shut down, you could try thinking up new insomnia cures. Maybe you need to change the Feng Shui by moving a snoring partner on to the landing, or changing your mattress – only not last thing at night. Have you opened the window a little? Not recommended if you live near a motorway, a landfill site or an opera house. Chamomile tea is one option – particularly if the alternative to sleep is having a second cup – but it may cause chamomile wee! Acupuncture is said to work wonders, only don’t experiment at home by leaving a needle under the duvet – especially if you own a waterbed. Sweet dreams! By Derek Thompson
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Word on Wine After a wet start to the summer, I hope the sun is now shining and that you are able to enjoy a few glasses of wine outside. This issue’s wine is made from the Chardonnay grape. This grape is now grown all over the world with each country giving the resulting wine its own unique characteristics via the ‘terroir’ of the area. From its origins in France as a grape that makes classic Chablis and white Burgundy, it has also become an important wine to help bulk up some wines or smooth out rough edges. It is also an important part of the production of Champagne. The wines that the grape produces can vary from thin and steely wine to be enjoyed on its own in the sun, to full bodied wines that scream out for food. In some countries they even use the grape to make sweet wines with the aid of ‘noble rot’. In the late 20th century, there was a revolt against Chardonnay in the UK after some wines, particularly from Australia, were over-oaked – resulting in a sometimes yellow, smoky wine. This caused a backlash against Chardonnay and produced a group of drinkers who would only drink ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) white wines, but loved Chablis. Chardonnay is now making great wines that can be drunk at any time.
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%. Food match: Any seafood dish with butter or brown butter, baked chicken, creamy pasta, soup, squash or winter vegetables. Available from: Majestic Wines, Ashbourne Road, Derby. £14.99 per bottle (£12.99 as part of a Mix Six) For more information please visit www.majestic.co.uk or www.breadandbutter.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 01159303712 for more details on our meetings and the variety of wines we will be tasting.
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The Chardonnay wine I would like to tell you about is a wine made in Napa Valley, California, USA. ‘Bread and Butter’ is not only the name of the wine but also of the company that makes it. Bread and Butter Chardonnay is among the top selling, super premium wines of California. It is a dry, white wine that is full of flavour, well-crafted and available at a reasonable price. The Bread and Butter company, who also make a good Pinot Noir, has now been purchased by a large wine group WX (Wine Exchange) but they have decided to keep the brand alive. This is happening around the world; large companies are buying up the smaller producers to increase their portfolios. The makers describe this wine as ‘delicate with rich notes of vanilla bean and almond, with creamy custard notes of crème brûlée.’ The Californian vineyards are fed with morning mists from the Pacific, fogs rolling down the surrounding hills and sun drenched rocky soils. Californian Chardonnay at its best. Technical Details: Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Appearance: Clean, hint of yellow in colour Nose / Aroma: Aromas of vanilla bean, almond husk and tropical fruit. Taste: The creamy custard notes of the crème brûlée are balanced by soft minerality and hints of worn leather.
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The pub and brewing industries combined create jobs, encourage tourism, and most importantly provide a vital place for communities to gather. You only have to visit the Spotted Cow in Holbrook to see how locals came together and revitalised a hub in their own community. Pubs face numerous challenges, not withstanding the threat of the supermarket and their low-cost beers and the increasing drinking at home culture. However, one of the biggest pressures facing a publican is the growing tax burden, with 1 in every 3 pounds spent in pubs going straight to the chancellor.
duty in Europe, whilst drinking only 12% of the beer. On a typical 5% pint of beer: • Finland pays the most beer duty in Europe at 81 pence • The UK pays the 3rd most at 54 pence • Italy pays around the average at 18 pence • Germany only pays 5 pence – the 26th lowest in Europe Other leading brewing nations like Germany and Belgium have worked to protect their industries and have far lower beer duties than the UK. Similarly, other countries have invested in the pub, brewing and wider hospitality sectors by reducing various taxes to ensure their industries thrive. Pubs closing down means we lose vital public spaces; fewer pubs may even lead to a drop in tourism, with ‘visiting a British pub’ regularly listed in the top 3 highlights of tourists when visiting the UK. So, if you think this is unfair and wish to sign the petition and lobby your local MP, then visit www.longlivethelocal.pub.
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Beer duty is a tax paid when producing and selling beer and is calculated based on the strength of the alcohol. Beer duty has increased by more than 60% over the last 17 years. With seven in every ten alcoholic drinks served in pubs being a beer, beer duty increases have a large impact on pubs and it’s set to rise every year for the foreseeable future as it is linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) which all but guarantees annual increases. Business rates are taxes paid on non-residential properties like shops, offices, factories, and pubs. Rates are generally calculated based on a property’s rental value, usually on a square footage basis. However, for pubs it is a calculation based on ‘fair maintainable trade’ as determined by an independent assessor. The way the business rates system works has a disproportionate impact on pubs compared to other types of business (e.g. online businesses). VAT is a tax which is added to most goods in the UK and has a flat rate of 20%. Pubs, along with other licensed venues such as restaurants and bars, have to pay VAT on all food and drink they sell. This is not consistent with other food outlets, as supermarkets, convenience stores and takeaways (including cafés) do not pay VAT on most food products. All this contributes to the UK having one of the highest beer duty rates in Europe. In fact, beer duty in the UK is three times higher than the EU average. The result of this disproportionate rate is that the UK pays 40% of the beer To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk
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Maple Glazed Pork with Mediterranean Vegetable Kebabs These chunky meat kebabs with a sweet sticky glaze are perfect for a barbecue or al fresco supper served with warmed flatbreads and salad. Makes: 8 Ingredients: 750g lean pork fillet, cubed Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cubed 2 courgettes, sliced 2 red onions, peeled and cubed 6 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp mild mustard Method: Place the cubed pork in a non-metallic container and add the lemon juice, half the oil and the dried oregano and garlic. Toss to coat then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight. Thread the pork, pepper, courgettes and red onion onto 8 long metal skewers. Cook on a preheated barbecue or under a hot grill for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly charred.
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Meanwhile, mix the remaining oil, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard together and brush all over the kebabs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, until glazed and sticky. Serve immediately.
Marinating the meat in lemon juice and oil will make it extra tender. Add some chopped chilli for a spicy touch or add 2 tbsp light soy sauce, if liked.
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Alex Robinson How to Stay Active on Holiday Getting away from reality and the day-to-day stresses and strains of life is good for the soul; spending time with family, maybe just chilling out, eating good food and drinking. However, a vacation can be the perfect time to exercise, have fun, try new activities and keep your body moving too… A Stroll on the Beach: Simply walking on the beach in soft sands is a killer workout and burns more calories than walking on flat ground. If you want to push the pace then wear shoes and maybe jog a little. Splashing in the Surf: It’s no coincidence that surfers always look to be in great shape! Surfing and stand up paddle boarding are workouts that challenge the whole body. Even if you don’t progress to standing up, paddling is a good workout on its own.
Exploring by Bike: Hiring bikes is another good way of exercising whilst not really feeling like you are! It’s a brilliant way to explore the local area when you’re on holiday too – the great workout is a bonus. Hitting the Gym: If you prefer to head to the gym there are loads of 10-20 minute workouts available online to make sure you’re getting the most from a short, sharp session without impacting on your holiday time too much. Download these before you leave home, and away you go. If the place you’re staying in doesn’t have a gym, pack a resistance band and maybe a skipping rope into your suitcase and you have your own portable gym! Just 10-15 minutes of hard training with this minimal equipment and some bodyweight exercises and you’re done – ready to enjoy the rest of the day. Have a great holiday! 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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Derbyshire Walking: Mackworth & Meynell Langley Walk Type: Generally easy walking with one long hill Distance: 5Ÿ miles (8½ km) Time: Allow 3 hours Waymarking: 17 OS Map: Explorer 259 (1:25,000) Derby Start: The Farmhouse at Mackworth car park (by kind permission of the manager, please ask), Ashbourne Road (A52), Mackworth Grid Ref SK 316 375
This walk takes you through the village of Mackworth and up into Meynell Langley skirting the edge of the Kedleston Estate. A country walk offering splendid views of nearby Derby. The Route 1. Turn left out of the hotel and then immediately take the footpath on the left. Go through the kissing gate and head straight on, keeping to the fence on the left, to a gate in the bottom left corner of the field. Go through the gate and cross the road (beware of traffic). Turn left to follow the road as it winds through Mackworth village past Mackworth Castle all the way to the main road. Mackworth Castle was probably the site of a fortified manor house, the seat of the Mackworths. This fell into ruin and Mackworth Castle as it stands is a gatehouse of c.1495 which appears to have been an abandoned effort to rebuild the old manor.
3. Continue through the gap and bear right to pass through a gateway by a large ash tree. Follow the path as it heads down the field towards a wooden footbridge crossing Flagshaw Brook (not the one to take vehicles). 4. Follow the footpath as it continues straight ahead crossing two fields and passing through a wicket gate. Follow the footpath as it climbs up the hill alongside a mature hedge to the top left corner of the field.
2. Turn right at the main road and walk for 600 metres to the garage (beware of traffic). Continue 50 metres beyond the garage and take the footpath on the right. Continue straight ahead, keeping the hedge on the right all the way until you come close to Bowbridge Fields Farm. Continue in the same direction through a gateway and go through the next field, keeping the hedge on the left, to a gap in the hedge.
5. Pass through the wicket gate and continue climbing gradually uphill, keeping the hedge on the left, over several fields until you reach the road. On your left is the entrance to Meynell Langley tearooms.
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Health, Beauty & Fitness As you will see there are several pillboxes in the fields and at the roadside. This area is part of the Kedleston Estate which, during World War II, was an important centre for training new recruits. More importantly, Kedleston Hall itself was a wire station where ATS girls intercepted enemy messages and passed them on to Bletchley Park, home of the Enigma machine. 6. Turn right and walk along the road verge facing the oncoming traffic. After 250 metres follow the bridleway on the right travelling through the gate. Follow the path/ track with the woodland on the left as it travels all the way past Upper Vicarwood Farm. 7. At Upper Vicarwood Farm continue past the farm buildings and then go through the green painted metal farm gate to go out through the front driveway of the farm. Follow the tarmac track as it continues eastwards to provide good views of Derby and the surrounding area. 8. After 750 metres follow the tarmac path on the right to Lower Vicarwood Farm. Just before the farm bear left to skirt the farm buildings and pass through a wicket gate. Keeping the hedge on the left, head to a stile in the bottom left corner of the field. 9. Follow the footpath as it travels straight ahead (southwards) over the next five fields, with the hedge on the left, to a footbridge over the Mackworth Brook. 10. Once over the footbridge, keep the hedge on the left and go over the stile in the hedge in front of you. Continue up the field, with the hedge now on your right for approximately 60 metres. Then turn right, through a wicket gate in the hedge to follow the path up the side of the houses to the road.
Ahead are the tower blocks of Derby University, Kedleston Road Campus with Allestree in the foreground. Further to the right is Derby Cathedral and the city centre. Beyond is the Trent Valley and the granite escarpment of Charnwood.
11. Cross the road and go over the stile opposite to follow the footpath as it climbs up the hill to return to the start of the walk. 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.
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. To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk
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Honda CR-V Hybrid What is it? Honda’s best-selling CR-V SUV is reliable, practical and well-priced, and the latest model is stylish with a bolder, US-inspired look. An increased wheelbase means a more practical cabin, with a seven-seat version an option on the petrol-powered model.
What’s new?
Honda offers the CR-V with a 1.5-litre petrol engine – and this, the Hybrid. It’s Honda’s first electrified SUV, and aims to offer a good mix of efficiency and performance.
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A 2.0-litre VTEC petrol engine is paired to an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack, giving a total output of 181bhp and 315Nm of torque. Front or four-wheel-drive is available, with an e-CVT automatic transmission. 0-60mph takes 9.0 seconds and top speed is 112mph, but it never feels as quick as those figures suggest. Around town, it will exceed the claimed 53.3mpg fuel economy, but on motorways and at higher speeds fuel economy drops below 40mpg – disappointing for a model that claims to be so efficient.
What’s it like to drive?
The CR-V Hybrid is comfortable rather than sporty, with supportive seats and a well-composed suspension setup.
Quality is a big improvement, with plenty of soft-touch materials, as well as a clean, clutter-free layout, and wood trim. The absence of a transmission tunnel allows for a spacious centre console, while a traditional gearstick is replaced by buttons. The seven-inch touchscreen is loaded with features but can be difficult to operate. For practicality, the CR-V excels, even as the Hybrid. There’s 491 litres of load space, while the rear seats offer plenty of legroom and headroom for adults.
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The entry-level ‘S’ specification is a little disappointing, with satellite navigation and parking sensors missing. However, our high-spec SR grade car came with leather upholstery, keyless start and entry, heated front seats and ambient interior lighting. The Hybrid costs over £2,000 more than the petrol model, a significant chunk of money considering that running costs aren’t exactly revolutionary. Prices start from £30,130 for the Hybrid, with our test car costing £34,470 – putting it in a similar ballpark to Toyota’s RAV4.
Honda has done away with its diesel-powered cars
It’s refined at speed with limited road and wind noise and there’s some roll in corners.
How does it look?
The striking front nose and overuse of chrome give a more American look, resulting in a bold-looking SUV. The new car is wider and more muscular and the angular front end makes it aerodynamically efficient. All models also benefit from front and rear LED lights to give the CR-V plenty of presence.
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Verdict
The CR-V Hybrid is the pick of Honda SUV’s line-up, and is ideal for quiet and efficient town driving. Honda should be admired for pushing ahead with electrification and abandoning diesel in its CR-V – especially as the SUV sector is still dominated by diesel-powered models. However, for long-distance efficiency, diesels still make sense, but for urban drivers wanting a stylish and practical SUV, the CR-V Hybrid could be ideal. By James Baggott
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Homes & Gardens those climbers with the added ingredient of scent, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden with their wafting perfume. The area around an arbour in a sunny spot with fairly free-draining soil can be planted with lavenders, so you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and aromatic leaves after a stressful day. In sunny positions, plant thymes or camomile as a lawn on the approach to your archway or arbour; a fantastic aroma will be released when your feet gently crush the plants. Arches and arbours are available in a range of materials, with wood and metal being the most popular. You can transform these materials with wood stains or paints to a bright blue, rich red or any colour you fancy!
Gardening
Add Some Vertical Interest Whatever the size or shape of your garden, it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than with an arch or arbour? And, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too… Position an arbour to overlook a good view or attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. An arch or an arbour can divide your garden into one or more rooms, a trick that makes your garden seem larger and more interesting. Chosen carefully, arches and arbours are good looking and a feature in their own right, and if you clothe them with climbers you are adding to their appeal. Plus,
An arch or an arbour can be constructed from scratch, but there is a wide range of ready-made arbours and kits for both arches and arbours available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which is either naturally going to resist decay – such as western red cedar or a hardwood such as oak, or Douglas fir or larch. Alternatively you can choose softwood which has been tanalised or pressure-treated with a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper. By choosing a wooden arch, perhaps with a rounded top and trellis up the sides, you ensure a really good planting space; this more rustic look fits well in an informal garden. Many wooden arches are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. To find out what’s available, visit several local garden centres or take a look at mail-order products from the numerous arch and arbour websites, which make window shopping even easier! By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, ladybirds and other great natural pest controls, stylish cloches, practical and pretty plant supports, the fantastic SpeedHoe, gardening tools, planters, Grower Frames, signed books and more!
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Team Morley Garden Landscaping Team Morley has a long-standing reputation locally for their gardening expertise – the business began many years ago with Daniel Morley’s father, a farmer’s son, who had been working with the land for almost as long as he could walk! The passion for gardening and landscaping has always been in the family and the team is keen to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. “We can completely transform the way a garden looks.” says Daniel. “From trimming or felling trees or hedges, to adding tons of stone or topsoil, removing tons of earth to level a garden, or terracing a steep garden and building steps and handrails to make it more accessible. We can deck, pave, turf, create beds, erect fences, build walls…you name it, we can do it!” Because the team has been doing this for so many years they have the skills, tools and know-how to undertake almost any landscaping task: “We’ve worked on gardens of all shapes and sizes – from making the most of a postage-stamp sized garden to overhauling acres of ground. We also offer landscaping and grounds maintenance for businesses too.” It’s the level of care and attention that Team Morley invest in their work that really sets them apart. “We always pride
ourselves on a thorough job; we’ll never cut corners to save time or money – and we won’t increase the price halfway through the job either: a quote is a quote. If it ends up taking longer or costing us more then that’s our issue. We guarantee to always turn up when we say we will and do things properly.” “We’re happy to make suggestions or give advice but ultimately it’s the customer’s choice – we can do whatever they want! We see it as a team effort; we’re working with the client to achieve the optimum end result. It’s amazing what can be done and how nature will adapt; we can make most things work with the right tools, skills and attitude, including grass where there once was concrete or blooming beds on former wasteland.” If you’d like to transform your outside space into your dream garden contact Team Morley on 07539 271123. For more information visit www.teammorley.co.uk or search ‘Team Morley’ on Facebook.
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Property Matters
your first port of call. Their imagination and vision can yield unexpected results from even the most awkward of sites.
Too much garden and not enough time for gardening? Some of you out there have very large gardens that you either don’t want or don’t need. Turn them into building plots, make some money, put your lawn mower away and put your feet up…
Is it the right time? Most Local Authorities are short on housing supply – they need more sites with planning approval for houses. Whilst they would love to meet this need with just large sites of, say, 300 houses, the small sites with just one or two plots still contribute to their housing targets. So, why wait? If you think you may be sitting on a plot of land you have nothing to lose!
Are You Sitting on a Building Plot?
Not everyone can do this, but if you have an unusually wide and/or long garden, especially if you live on the corner of two streets, there’s a strong chance you may have a building plot!
Watch points: PROPERTY MATTERS Getting planning permission in a conservation area is a
bit trickier. As a general rule you can’t apply for outline Your questions answered by Local Jon Planning permission in a conservation area – most Authorities will ask for a full detailed planning permission. Ltd Pilkington, Jon Pilkington Architecture
Reduce the risks and maximise your profit Small scale developers and certainly individuals looking to build their dream home need the comfort of knowing the site has planning permission. It doesn’t cost a lot to get what’s known as ‘outline planning permission’ compared BEDROOM BYyour toNEW the uplift in the value CAN of the LIFT land. VALUE Don’t waste money having full designs prepared and obtaining full A QUARTER! planning permission – the people thinking of buying your site may havebytheir own ideas and be unwilling to pay Research Nationwide Building Society more for your expensively arrivedoratloft design solution. suggests that an extension conversion
which acreates a double bedroom can add Employ good designer the average price of with yourexperience home. in A12% good to local architectural practice But, get research also suggests housing thatthis………..the knows the local planning policies should be creating its own bathroom could increase the average price by as much as 23%! Bearing in mind that moving up the property ladder from a three-bedroom to a four-bedroom house costs an average of £40,000 (not including legal fees and other moving costs) a two storey extension or loft conversion can be accomplished for around £30,000 - £35,000.
Not much difference you may say but consider this……..with a two storey extension you also gain the floor area downstairs. This could be for that much-needed study/home office, family area for the kids,
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As with conservation areas you can’t get outline permission on listed buildings. You have to prepare and submit a fully detailed design and planning application.
simply to extend kitchen. If or you’re in greenbelt landthe – forget it! You can usually squeeze in a in The only things generally permitted greenbelt those that preserve the groundare floor cloakroom as well! open nature of the greenbelt, like a golf course. The research also suggests that a 10% Jon increase Contact on in floor area of a home addsorapproximately 5% 07768 523901 email to its value. jon@pilkington-architecture.co.uk
As the number of homeowners prepared to put their homes on sale is falling, extending an existing home is becoming increasingly attractive to many. Many contractors are still quoting competitively, while a surge in re-mortgages, confirmed by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, suggests many homeowners could have raised finance for building work. So….if this type of project has been something you’ve been considering then take advantage of the free initial consultation offered by Pilkington Architecture.
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Paul M Longden Ltd Kitchen & Bathroom Installation Services 30 years’ experience of Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Installation. All works fully Insured & Guaranteed. Recommended Installer for Bathstore.com. Installer of Howden’s Fitted Kitchens
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Homes & Gardens
Book Reviews: Summer Reads
During his time at Auschwitz, Lale witnessed both the brutality of the human race, and its appetite for kindness, self-sacrifice and hope. While The Tattooist of Auschwitz is at times harrowing, it is also a love story. A must-read.
Pull up your sun lounger, pour yourself an ice-cold drink and lose yourself in a good book.
The Perfect Wife JP Delaney
Little Darlings Melanie Golding
Lauren is convinced someone is planning to abduct her newborn twins, so when they go missing it seems her fears were justified. But when the twins are found, Lauren is convinced they’re not hers. Have they been swapped for changelings like she believes, or is Lauren suffering from post-partum psychosis? Is she the only one who can save the babies, or is she the one who’s putting them in danger? A chilling page-turner that keeps you guessing.
Vegan One Pound Meals Miguel Barclay
This book proves that vegan food can be as delicious, easy and inexpensive as it is healthy. There are twists on classic dishes, such as ‘artichoke paella’, ‘cashew pesto pasta’ and ‘tomato tarte tatin’, along with plenty of original dishes, such as ‘kimchi tacos’ and ‘sticky aubergine bao’. Most only use a handful of ingredients and all work out at around £1 per portion. Recipes are easy to follow and each is accompanied by a mouth-watering image.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz Heather Morris
If you haven’t yet read the biography of Lale Sokolov, summer could be the perfect time as you’ll want the time to digest this book in peace. Lale was imprisoned in Auschwitz from 1942 and put to work tattooing the other prisoners.
Abbie wakes in a hospital bed to discover everything she thinks she knows to be true is wrong. She’s an AI who’s been created by her tech genius husband using memories of the real Abbie, who died five years before. As she struggles to come to terms with her life, Abbie starts to question everything she’s been told. But when she has no rights, who can she trust? Suspense, twists and moral quandaries abound in this skilful thriller.
Cleaning the Gold Karin Slaughter and Lee Child
Looking for a quick read? This collaboration between bestselling writers Karin Slaughter and Lee Child is just 80 pages long. It brings together two of their best-known characters – Jack Reacher and Will Trent. Will is undercover investigating Jack when they realise there are bigger fish to fry. A perfect slice of fast-paced action to enjoy while you’re waiting for your flight.
The Farm Joanne Ramos
Golden Oaks farm doesn’t grow tomatoes, wheat or potatoes. It grows babies. The surrogate mothers (‘hosts’) are paid to incubate their rich clients’ embryos. While at Golden Oaks, they have to adhere to strict rules, from giving up their phones to following a diet. The Farm is told from the viewpoint of four women: Jane and Reagan are two of the hosts, while Mae is the brains behind the lucrative business. Ate is Jane’s cousin. The Farm is thought-provoking and topical, but above all it’s a fantastic page-turner of a story. By Kate Duggan
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Hobbies Why Collectors Love the Vinyl Vibe In recent years there has been a revolution in the way we buy and listen to music. Thanks to new technologies we are now able to play the music we love wherever, and whenever, we want to hear it. With so much emphasis on the streaming of music from services such as Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and Tidal, the use of minidiscs, cassettes and CDs now seems strangely old-fashioned. After all, when you can stream everything you could ever wish to hear direct to your mobile phone, tablet or laptop, who needs a physical format? In spite of all this ingenious and accessible technology, it seems many of us actually prefer to do it the ‘old school’ way. Collecting vinyl records is one of the most surprising trends of the 21st century and fans cite the ‘authenticity’ of analogue sound, the tactile quality of vinyl and the availability of album cover art and liner notes as reasons why they prefer vinyl recordings to digital music files or CDs. Starting your collection Many vinyl enthusiasts start out by taking on someone else’s collection, often in the form of a gift or inheritance from a family member. Chances are that these records will not be rare items, but they will at least provide the basis for a collection. Car boot sales, charity shops, record fairs and specialist vinyl stores are the best places to start digging around for additional records, and you might even come across a rare release as you browse. Once you’ve acquired a few records, you’ll need to decide how to play them. Vintage equipment can be hard to repair if there’s a problem, so most collectors opt for a modern, portable player (£50 £100) or a modern turntable that can be linked to a computer (from £80 - £120).
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How will I know if a record is valuable? As with any collectable item, rarity is the main driver for pushing up value. Certain packaging characteristics, such as foil-stamp numbering on the jacket (001/500), different coloured pressings, misprints or famous or controversial images/text can add to the value. Records that have been withdrawn or censored should also be on the collector’s radar, as this indicates that fewer records will have been sold. How do I build up my collection? Online sites recommended by collectors include Classic UK 45s – which specialises in 45 rpm releases from the ’50s and ‘60s; Planet Earth Records (an online record store with thousands of rare vinyl records) and discogs.com – where you can buy records at relatively low cost and exchange information with other vinyl fans. Record Fairs are great places to browse and chat with other enthusiasts. Go to www.recordfairsuk.co.uk to check dates of fairs taking place. Don’t forget contemporary vinyl It’s easy to focus on vintage collections and forget that today’s artists are releasing tracks (or re-releasing past work) on vinyl. Some limited vinyl releases by bands such as Radiohead, the Arctic Monkeys and Keane are also highly collectable, selling for between £50 and £100 each. Vinyl is a gateway to a whole world of music enjoyment, with opportunities to find out more about different artists and genres of music as you add to your collection. Best of all, you’ll be able to connect with the large and diverse community of enthusiasts who are eager to share their knowledge with you. By Kate McLelland
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The Diary of a Local Mum Everything Changes The one thing that you can guarantee about parenthood is that as soon as you’ve got used to any one aspect…it’ll all change. In many cases, you relish those changes. The sleepless nights, for example. If you’re in that stage you have my sympathies but stay strong … at some point you WILL get a full night’s undisturbed sleep again. Likewise, the nappy changes, then the ‘MUUUUUUM, can you wipe my bottom?’… these things come and go and you can cheerfully chalk them up to experience and move on to the next phase of parenting. Invariably, as you bid farewell to one challenge (usually when you’ve just about got to grips with it) you’re faced with a new one – and you’re back to floundering around without a clue what you’re doing. Parenting’s not so much a learning curve as a learning squiggle. It bends and loops all over the place, with highs and lows and one step forward, two steps back scenarios that leave you constantly bemused but, much like a rollercoaster, often with a sense of bewildered enjoyment. You may not know what the heck you’re doing, you’re constantly going up and down, round and round, and being thrown in different directions … but every time you get to the end of one section you look back fondly, wishing you could do it again. You may have guessed it, but I’m feeling especially emotional as this summer marks a big change for us – my youngest is finishing primary school and moving on to secondary. He’s more than ready and very excited about it. The freedom it will bring, the new experiences, the opportunities. But, as he awaits September with eager anticipation I am a gibbering wreck. While kids are constantly looking forward, as parents we tend to focus on what’s ending – on the time we can’t get back, the things we won’t do anymore, the end of an era. It’s emotionally overwhelming!
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Because both of my children went to preschool in the same setting as their primary school, I have been making that daily journey for almost 12 years now. Very soon, I’ll make it for the last time. It’s been a stressful, difficult rush for as long as I can remember and having to structure a work day around 9am drop-offs and 3.30pm pick-ups hasn’t been easy – but it’s become a way of life. You’d think I’d relish the freedom of no longer being tied to the school run but the thought of it is filling me with panic! This is it … the end of a very long but enjoyable and hugely significant chapter in our lives and I feel that I’ve skim read too much of it. I want to go back and re-read it, making sure I thoroughly appreciate every. single. page. I’m not going to be the preachy mum who’s telling you to cherish every moment because, let’s face it, no one does. The cleaning teeth, putting shoes on, getting into the car on time with everything you need routine is not enjoyable, not for a second … but when it ends, the sigh of relief you’re expecting is a much more contemplative, reflective sigh. The less emotional part of me knows I have some heavily rose tinted glasses on here. Going back and starting again would probably kill me. I wouldn’t cherish every page; I’d want to tear a few out. I know from experience that as soon as one door closes another will open and a new routine will sweep in and take over our lives; within weeks we’ll be on a different treadmill that will feel equally as arduous yet strangely enjoyable … but at present I can’t get past the fact that it just won’t be the same. So, as September approaches my thoughts are with all the families who are embarking on a new daily routine. Enjoy the rollercoaster, embrace the changes, but allow yourself some time to look back fondly on your heavily edited version of the chapter that you’re closing. *Sobs into cup of tea*
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Your Horoscope August and September 2019 August: The summer month of August starts up with a passionate new moon in the dramatic sign of Leo. Leo is the sign of courage and creativity; reach out and be inspired by the abundance of motivating ideas that come your way. Communication planet Mercury moves out of the retrograde phase on the 2nd; breathe a sigh of relief as life begins to flow much more smoothly. Enjoy being generous, affectionate and playful as love planet Venus remains in Leo until the 21st. August is an extra special month as we have two new moons to enjoy; the second culminates in the industrious sign of Virgo on the 30th. Mars, having already arrived in Virgo on the 18th, assists this important energy shift as careful planning will allow opportunity for new projects to get underway. September: The winds of change start to blow in September as the sensible and practical earth sign of Virgo comes to the forefront. The Sun, Mercury, Mars and Venus all occupy this sign, so it’s all hands on deck as we embrace this business-like energy in the first half of the month. Venus in Virgo puts the emphasis on relationships; love needs to make sense and have a purpose with the goddess of love residing in this sign. As both Venus and communicative Mercury move on to the balanced sign of Libra around the 15th, love matters become far less complicated and there is more time for enjoyment. The full moon is in Pisces on the 14th, this moon is very close to the spiritual planet Neptune and offers a cosmic opportunity to set yourself free from anything that holds you back. If you engage in a creative or spiritual search, you will benefit from the great imagination of Pisces. The need for balance and harmony gets really strong around the Libran new moon on the 28th. ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 August: Dynamic Mars, your ruler, arrives in industrious Virgo on the 18th of August – prepare for change as a completely new way of working comes to your attention. The new moon in Virgo on the 30th challenges you to exercise caution and deliberation, particularly with long-term planning. September offers renewed action in the work and relationship sectors of your chart. Mercury in industrious Virgo assists objective communication on all levels. An exciting creative opportunity may come your way this month as meticulous Saturn and Mars, your ruler, work harmoniously in your favour. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 August is an important month as several planets occupy the fiery and extrovert sign of Leo; a generous and carefree mood is yours. Be open to love and romance around the 21st as Venus, your ruler, changes signs. Significant optimism gives you the energy for strong leadership. September keeps you working on love and creativity; energetic Mars joins the Sun in Virgo giving you renewed determination to make a relationship work. A new friendship could become more important to you in the weeks ahead and the Virgo new moon on the 30th is important. GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 August: As Mars and Venus pass through the communication sector of your chart during August you will be looking at restructuring the way you think. Important opportunities are coming your way and some significant decisions may need to be taken. You are at your best when working with others on a personal level. September: Home and family life come into focus during September as four planets illuminate this important area of your life. Certain decisions that you have been putting off for a while will need your full attention now. With the planet of communication strong in its own sign, it’s important that you speak your mind. CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 August: During August the planets suggest that money-making schemes are at an all-time high; this powerful energy should leave you feeling successful and prosperous all month. Take the opportunity to profit from your natural diplomatic skills, especially in personal relationships. September shines the spotlight on communication and everything to do with your self-esteem. The Pisces full moon on the 14th highlights your interactions with others; important changes are on the horizon and you should be feeling ready to forge ahead. The Libra new moon on the 28th challenges you to be diplomatic, but strong. LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 August is your special time and as Mars, Venus and Mercury occupy your sign for most of the month it looks like it will be a particularly exciting and festive time. The pace changes as Mercury moves into industrious Virgo on the 29th; an important project comes to light – use your intuition to make necessary changes. September: Your assets and cash flow all loom large during September as the Sun and Mars both align with serious Saturn and transformational Pluto. The 13th is particularly powerful and could turn out to be a turning point. Jupiter enhances creativity and usually brings optimism and good luck; be sure not to overstretch yourself. VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 August looks like a rather introspective month as the Sun, Venus, Mars and Mercury suggest that it’s time to take a break and tune in to your inner needs. A new phase of action begins after the Virgo new moon on the 30th; your confidence is on the up, with more potential for success than usual. September is your birthday month and, as four planets gather in your sign, you may anticipate the start of an important phase in your life. Exciting new beginnings are evident and, as mighty Jupiter challenges powerful Mars around the 12th, you may prepare for a rollercoaster few months ahead. Expect the unexpected!
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Community LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 August puts the emphasis on friends and social life, just perfect for the holiday season. Mars enhances the Sun’s vitality and gives you a much needed energy boost. The energy shifts at the Virgo new moon on the 30th; here is a chance for some deep introspection, use your intuition to get to the heart of the matter. September: Abundant Jupiter in Sagittarius illuminates your communication sector during September, allowing the potential for abundance and success to remain favoured. Venus and Mercury arrive in your sign mid-month, suggesting the need to release yourself from some restrictions and obligations that no longer serve you. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 August: Mars and Venus enhance the Sun’s powerful and creative influence during August. Where do you shine? What makes you really happy and fulfilled? It’s time to ask these important questions. Mercury arriving in practical Virgo on the 29th highlights friendships, personal goals and your dealings with groups. September continues the theme of friendships, groups and personal goals as the Sun, Mercury, Mars and Venus highlight this sector of your chart. It’s all change as Venus and Mercury arrive in Libra on the 15th. Balance and harmony need to be found, and this is just the month to be successful. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 August is a super busy time for Jupiter ruled Sagittarians as positive planetary activity is at its height. Be sure to get out and about and make the most of a surge of self-confidence to lift your profile. The Virgo new moon on the 30th offers a new and exciting career opportunity. September sees many Sagittarians contemplating some big lifestyle changes as four planets form powerful and productive alignments with stern Saturn and transformational Pluto. Reorganisation is essential and it’s definitely time to look at new potentials, particularly around the time of the full moon on the 14th. CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 August brings some important financial issues to your attention; facing facts professionally or personally will eventually make life much easier. Be open-minded in your approach to the suggestions of close colleagues. Venus changes sign on the 21st, indicating that it’s a good time to broaden your horizons. September: Transformational Pluto in your sign is set to make a positive alignment to the Sun around the 13th of September. Your ruler, the disciplinarian planet Saturn, moves out of the retrograde period mid-month, suggesting that many projects that have been held up can now move forward. You’ll have the opportunity to make some interesting new arrangements for the months ahead. AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 August: Relationships come to the forefront during August as a long-term partnership demands your attention. Mars and Venus in fiery Leo indicate that passion and joy are more important than ever. The full moon in your sign on the 15th suggests that changes are afoot and it may be best to keep your options open. September: During September the radiant Sun, Mercury, Mars and Venus all highlight your resources and your financial arrangements. Your intuitive powers remain strong and as transformational Pluto comes into focus around the 13th you should see the culmination of an ambitious project. PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 August: The Leo new moon on the 1st of August emphasises the area of your chart concerned with work and daily life. Mars and Venus shine brightly, suggesting that you have the energy to find a balance and make creative changes. The new moon in your opposite sign on the 30th brings relationship issues to the forefront. September turns out to be a favourable time for your relationships as four planets illuminate this important sector of your chart. Optimistic Jupiter ensures that exciting new opportunities are coming your way. The Sun - Pluto alignment on the 13th suggests a transformational opportunity can now surface.
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Upbeat In this issue, your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team is offering advice on how you can help make your home more secure while you are away: We all need to take a break away from home from time to time and, as well as making sure you are fully packed and prepared for your holiday, we would urge residents to make sure that home security is also on the checklist. The best thing you can do is to make sure that it looks like someone is home. If you can, arrange for a relative, trusted friend or a neighbour to look after your house. Ask them to open and close your curtains and to collect any post while you are away. You can repay the favour by offering to do the same for them. Tips to help your house look lived in: • Avoid discussing travel plans where strangers may overhear about your absence from home, or posting information on to your social media accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. • Try not to leave valuable items, like your TV, stereo, DVD and computer equipment where thieves can see them.
• If you normally leave valuable bicycles or other items in your shed, consider storing them in the house. • Place important documents and valuable items locked in a safe or leave them with other family members. • Security mark your belongings and keep a list of the make, model and serial number of these items. Take photos of any valuable items that can’t be marked, like jewellery. • Cancel any milk, newspaper or other deliveries. • Use automatic timer-switches to turn your lights on when it goes dark. • Cut the lawn and trim back bushes and plants so they won’t look so overgrown while you’re away. • Make sure you have up-to-date buildings and contents insurance. Finally, before you go, check you’ve locked all external doors and windows, any side or back gates, and that your shed, garage or any other outbuildings are secure. If you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set. We hope you enjoy your holidays, and don’t forget your tickets and passport! For more information you can contact your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team by calling 101, or visit the website: www.derbyshire.police.uk.
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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 Julie Hurst of provides a wonderful service 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 recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Cate Wain of Ripley. Cate was nominated by her friend and neighbour Julie Walters. Here’s what Julie wrote: “I would like to nominate my friend Cate Wain for the Friendship Blooms. She is a wonderful neighbour and over the years she’s helped me many many times. She’s supported me when I’ve been ill and is still supporting me in our Neighbourhood Watch venture together. I would be lost without her. Thank you Cate for always being there!!! xxx” Julie Walters.
Cate Wain (left) receives the bouquet from Julie Walters.
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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
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 Kilburn Welfare Social Club Chapel St, Kilburn, 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.
Codnor & District WI 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Mill Lane, Codnor. 01773 714098.
Walking for Health Every Thursday at 9:30am outside Bourne’s Café Denby Pottery Visitors Centre, DE5 8NX, a 40 minute and 60 minute walk. Info: contact Jayne Stallion 07971 126382; jayne.stallion@ambervalley.gov.uk
Codnor Bowls & Social Club Goose Lane, Codnor. Social Club Thursdays 10am-12noon. Table top games, occasional speaker, drinks/refreshments, good company; all welcome. Crown Green Bowls played during the season, Belper & District League. New players welcome. Contact Chris: 01773 744898.
Whist Drive Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm. 01773 741586
Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities. Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171
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Stay & Play At Waingroves Methodist Church, every Wednesday during Term Time, 1.30pm - 3pm. Contact Ruth Beresford: 01773 743345.
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.
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.
Adult Yoga Suitable for beginners, Tuesdays 10:30-11:30, Church Hall, Main Street Horsley Woodhouse. Contact Anita Nathan: 01332 842070, apmr.nathan@icloud.com, Facebook: YogaNita.
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Circuit and Weight-Based Training Mondays 5.30 to 6.30pm in the Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Contact Julie Cole 07976 710882.
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. 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.
Dance Night Woodhouse Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Every Monday 7 - 8pm. Line Dancing with Megan. Call Sheila 07803 158235. Gentle Chair Exercise (Age UK) Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall. DE7 6AT. Every Thursday 10-11.30am. £4. Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. Contact Di 07919 116585 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.
Denby Bowls Club Denby Institute, Derby Road, Denby DE5 8NQ. Crown Green Bowls, new members welcome, beginners and all ages, friendly club. Contact Marc 07808 55 3509 or info@denbybowlsclub.co.uk.
Sitwell Arms Crown Green Bowling Club New members wanted, all ages welcome. Contact Tony: 07939 004479 or 01332 880858
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
The Getting to Know You Cafe Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall. DE7 6AT. 2nd or 3rd Wednesday each month (contact for forthcoming dates) 2-3.30pm. Hobbies, Crafts. Refreshments £1.50. The Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Contact Sheila 07803 158 235.
Heanor and District Model Aircraft Club Based at Denby. For anyone interested in flying model aircraft, beginner or expert. Visit www.HDMAC.info to find out more. 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
Walking for Health Every Wednesday 9:45am, 60 – 90 minute walk, meet at various locations. For more info contact Jayne Stallion 07971 126382; Jayne.stallion@ambervalley.gov.uk Whist Drive British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, every Friday 7.30pm. Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160. Zumba Saturdays 10.30 to 11.30am in the Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Contact Cathy 07963 738137.
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.
Little Black Book 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 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. 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. Derbyshire Archery Club Now meet at Main Road, Lower Hartshay. Shooting times are Wednesday and Friday evenings. 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. 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 Live Life Better Free healthy lifestyles service for Derbyshire residents. Advice and help on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Info: 0800 085 2299 or 01629 538200, llbd.info@derbyshire.gov.uk or Livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk 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 (Amber Valley) Lions Club Meet every first Monday of the month at the Kestrel Inn, Marehay, 8pm. Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786. Ripley Amateur Drama Group Meet every Mon at Mill Hill School. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471 Ripley and Alfreton Tennis Club Heage Road, Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3GG. Meet several nights/days each week for social tennis. Secretary, Mr Dean Latham: 07986 149810. www.ripleyalfretontennis.org.uk or www.facebook.com/randatc. 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 461360. 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. 07462 092041. 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 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 Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at at Sawmills Village Hall, 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@gmail.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 Sub-Aqua Club Meet Wednesday evenings 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Ripley Leisure Centre Swimming Pool. John 07792 329738 or Sarah 07920 549142. 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 Roland 01773 746543’. Ripley WI Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. 2nd Thursday every month at 7pm. Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170. Tae Kwon-Do Classes Ripley Infants School, Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY. Tues & Fri at 6pm. David: 01773 744031. 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. 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. Walking for Health A Ripley Dementia Friendly Walk meets 12 noon at Ripley Leisure Centre every Friday, 45 – 60 minute walk. Or, a progression Ripley walk every Tuesday (except the first of each month) meet Ripley Leisure Centre 11am, 90 minute walk. For info on either walk contact Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.
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Local History
Parades, Banquets and Benefits Imagine you are living in Ripley 150 years ago. You work in a pit, or in Crossley’s horsehair factory. You fall ill, or have an accident. You get no sick pay, no unemployment benefit, and if you need a doctor, you have to pay. What do you do? Your family might help, but they’re probably as poor as you are. If you can’t pay the rent, you might even end up in the workhouse. For most working people, the only ray of hope was that they had joined a Friendly Society, and paid their weekly contribution whilst they were working. The Society now paid them an allowance, as it did when someone died and the funeral had to be paid for. Most of the Friendly Societies were represented in Ripley. Among them were The Oddfellows, The Ancient Order of Druids, The Pure Order of United Britons, The Ancient Order of Shepherds and The Rechabites. Each society had its own rituals and regalia, and every year on their anniversary (usually around Whitsun) they would parade through the town: the Shepherds, for example, wore woollen cloaks and carried crooks – some even had collies by their side. The pattern was usually the same: a parade through the town followed by a church or chapel service, followed by a slap-up meal in the pub where meetings were held, with entertainment thrown in. It is said that for many working people, the anniversary was more eagerly anticipated than Christmas! Some societies were temperance groups, like the Rechabites, which had strong links with the Band of Hope, but not drinking alcohol didn’t stop them having a lavish meal, and enjoying themselves. In the 1890s, there was also an annual competition for the societies’ brass bands, again followed by a meal and entertainment. It was also the tradition that when a society member died, fellow members would attend the funeral dressed in their regalia: cloaks, aprons, chains of office and so on. The rituals, which may seem odd to us, were often modelled on those of the medieval guilds, also imitated by the Masons and other “fraternal” societies, whose main purpose was social rather than charitable, though they often donated to charities. The first Masonic lodge in Ripley was founded in 1870, by, among others, James Crossley, who was also a leading light in The Oddfellows.
A Band of Hope parade on Oxford Street in the 1890s
A Band of Hope parade Oxford Street and in the 1890s The societies were on self-governing, gave many working
men, and some women, their first experience of formal meetings and organisations. Some of them, especially those linked to the chapels, also provided educational opportunities for both children and adults.
Their main purpose, though, was to provide relief for the sick, and to ensure that, if the worst came to the worst, their members did not suffer the indignity of a pauper’s burial. With luck, and the help of their “club”, the miner or factory worker would recover and be able to go back to work; the workhouse would have been avoided. By Ripley and District Heritage Trust www.rdht.org.uk
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A medal from the Ancient Order of Shepherds, awarded as late as the 1970s
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Community Diary August/September 2019 August:
3rd: An Evening of Clairvoyance with Marilyn Parkin, Field Terrace Ripley DE5 3HL (car park at rear of The Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). Starts 6pm, £6 on the door. Enquiries 07773 684305. 10th: Plant Hunters’ Fair at Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1ST, 10am – 4pm. Free entry to Plant Fair & Country Park (charge to park). Info: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk. 10th – 16th: Belper Art Group’s Art Exhibition at The Wharf Gallery, Cromford 10am -4:30pm daily. Various media on display or to purchase. All welcome, free admission. 17th: Breadsall and District Gardening Club 59th Annual Flower Show and plant sale, Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derby. Opens 2pm, admission 50p. Refreshments, raffle, tombola, plant and produce stall. Awards at 3.30pm followed by auction of flowers and produce. 25th: Have a Go session, Derbyshire Archery Club, Kedleston Hall. All welcome – contact coaching@dacarchers.co.uk, 07774 782503 or www.dacarchers.co.uk.
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7th: An Evening of Clairvoyance, Field Terrace Ripley DE5 3HL (car park at rear of The Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). Starts 6pm, £6 on the door. Enquiries 07773 684305. 12th: Belper-based women’s chorus, IgniteUK, 4-week singing programme (Sept 12th, 19th, 26th & 3rd Oct). Get to sing with the chorus to your friends & family! Cost: £12 for the 4-week course incl. music. Info: Ellie 07713730087 or igniteuk@yahoo.com. www.igniteukchorus.com. 13th/14th: Belper Musical Theatre and Belper Junior Musical Theatre present ‘Voices’. Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm at Belper Community Theatre, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way. For tickets: Jan on 01773 856190 or www.belpermusicaltheatre.co.uk. 21st: Ship of Fools stand-up comedy, 7.30 for 8pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Tickets £8; book via text 07804 563371 or shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk. Bring own drinks. 28th: Green Exchange Café 10am – 1pm No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. www.transitionbelper.org; Facebook: Transition Belper. 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 2019 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 21st August 2019. To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk
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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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Bathrooms: AEH Bathrooms Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors Bathrooms: Paul M Longden Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Bedrooms: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Supplies: Browns Building Work: TDB
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Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Recovery/Tyres: D n M Automotive Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Computer Repairs: HT Computers Computer Repairs/Tuition: PC User
Landscaping: Langley Landscaping Landscaping: Team Morley Loft Conversions: Access 4 Lofts Loft Ladders: More than Loft Ladders
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Optician: Specsavers 2 Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh 52 Painting & Decorating: John the Painter Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: MW Pest Control Pet Care Services: The Pet Servant Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plastering: McPherson-Davis Plumbing & Heating: Blacks Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton Plumbing & Heating: MDA Plumbing Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn Public House: The Bulls Head Belper Lane End Public House: Marquis of Ormonde
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Technology Tuition: TCS Smart-Seniors Tree Care: ArborEx Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: The Garden Guy Tree Care: Orchard Tree Care Tyres & Exhausts: ETS
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28 28 27 27 49 7 55 4 10 Restaurant: The Bulls Head Belper Lane End 17 Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde 16 Delicatessen: The Deli 17 Roofing: Lords Roofing 31 Dental Practice: Glendair 23 Roofing: Ripley Rubber Roofing 47 Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School 27 Schoolwear: Loop Schoolwear 1 51 Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education 59 Security: JHC Security Education: TCS Smart-Seniors Technology Tuition 59 Security: Prestige 30 Electrician: Andy Hill 44 Solicitors: Shacklocks 8 23 Electrician: Lecaw 43 Sports Massage: Essentials 71 Electrician: McPherson-Davis 44 Stairlifts: Direct Stairlifts 67 Electrician: TME Electrical 52 Stroke Support: Amber Valley Stroke Group Fabric Store: Dolly’s Fabrics Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels
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Garden Living: Cabin Master Garden Machinery Sales, Service, Repairs: Easy Service & Sales Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO
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Joinery: R & D Joinery
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Vet: John Rosie Vet Care at Home 29 50 Window Cleaning: Deluxe Window Cleaning Heage 39 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Weatherseal Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden 47 Workwear: Loop Workwear Home Improvements: Next Generation 32
Kitchens: Arctic Interiors 32 Kitchens: Holtams 38 Kitchens: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse 44 Kitchens: Paul M Longden 48
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