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WELCOME LETTER
Hello readers
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Welcome to the August/September issue of All Things Local – wow, this year seems to be flying by!
We’re all so busy catching up with activities that have been rearranged from the past couple of years! Local events are back with a vengeance and it’s been great to see carnivals and festivals in full swing in our towns and villages, bringing communities back together as they should be, from Jubilee street parties to music festivals, Belper Goes Green, Little Eaton and Duffield Carnivals to name but a few … with plenty more to follow over the summer months including Pride in Belper in August, which you can read more about on page 73.
As we go to print we’re in the throes of an early heatwave which hopefully won’t be the only bit of summery weather we see this year! The warm weather is wonderful but do make sure you stay safe – we’re not used to it! Slather on that sun cream, stay hydrated and take care in the heat. Make sure you’re paying extra attention to pets too, as they can suffer when it’s hot. The warm weather can quickly get too much for them so ensure they’ve got plenty of water and a shady spot to shelter.
The lighter evenings at this time of year make it ideal for late afternoon walks … and if they happen to end in one of our lovely local hostelries for some well-earned refreshments then all the better! We’re blessed with some beautiful countryside for a local ramble including far reaching views from higher ground like The Chevin, woodland walks and streams to dip your toes in to cool off; you really don’t have to venture far from the door to enjoy stunning scenery. If you do fancy exploring somewhere a little further afield, our walk this issue (on page 29) takes us on a short trip along the A6 to another lovely location – Bakewell – where you can enjoy a gentle stroll followed by some sightseeing in this picturesque town.
Of course, summer is traditionally barbecue season and we Brits are usually fond of a spot of al fresco cooking any time the weather allows – let’s face it, we don’t always get many opportunities! There’s nothing nicer than an evening enjoying food and drinks outside with friends and family. After the sun sets, clear summer nights are perfect for a spot of stargazing … or perhaps UFO spotting if that’s your thing! If you want some help getting your home or garden ready for entertaining guests this summer, turn to our Homes and Gardens section to find reliable local businesses who’ll be happy to help you bring your plans to fruition.
If you’d prefer to dine out we’re lucky to have a huge choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs locally, catering for every taste, and one of these – The Sitwell Arms – will kindly be providing a Sunday lunch for 2 for the winner of our Prize Crossword on page 6. Try your luck to be in with a chance of winning! Or, to add some extra sparkle to your summer, why not enter our Champagne Sudoku on page 20? You never know … you could be the lucky person popping that cork!
However you’re spending the next couple of months, we hope you have an enjoyable summer and we’ll be back in the autumn with our next issue.
All the best,
Team ATL
Pictured l to r: Karyn Milner (Publisher/Editor), Ruth Brown (Advertising Sales), Helen Young (Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator)
Advertising Enquiries: Ruth Brown
E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk T: 01332 883140 or 07545 261034 W: www.allthingslocal.co.uk
