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Poem: Spider Month!
September mornings, still and stunning - garden lawns adorned with dew Clean and crisp, yet colder, as the last of summer passes through Schools return and autumn shows that she is not too far away September brings late sunshine - and ‘things’ that hid until today Concealed corners dark and dusty - from beneath your sofa, bed or chair A scuttling silent shadow swiftly escapes its loitering lair You’re not quite sure you saw it - the merest blinking of an eye But better safe to check again, to see if something speedily scoots by Eight legs that move so briskly, the shape has gone before you know No matter how hard your eyes may search - you can’t tell where it’s gone below You know it’s lurking somewhere - in which direction did it dart, Each movement, noise or just that thought, is no good for the heart! You should always check your bedclothes and routinely shake your shoes Ensure nothing’s on hung dressing gowns, or inside boots you’ve hardly used You’ll spot them contrast clearly though, in shower trays, or sinks or bath But this un-invited visitor will make you scream and yell, not laugh There are folks that just don’t mind them - kind cupped hands that set them free, But, if spiders make you shudder, then you’re very much like me You know that most aren’t dangerous - look at the size of them to you In fairness we should let them be - what real harm can spiders do? So if you’re one of the many people, dreading spider webs in wait You’ll know arachnids have abilities to predict September dates!
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Community Diary August/ September 2022
August:
6th: Kilburn, Denby & Horsley Carnival and Parade. Horsley Village Hall & Recreation Ground, Church St, Horsley DE21 5BR, 11am – 10pm. Parade, stalls, funfair, entertainment, Bake Off, Dog Show, after party. Parade 11.15am, gates open 12noon. Admission charges apply (earlybird prices available until 4th Aug at 5pm). See facebook.com/KDHCARNIVAL for info. 6th: Pride in Belper – a riot of colour fun & music to bring the town together! Parade, ‘The Strutt’ begins 12noon from Belper Market Place. Stalls and entertainment in town centre and Market Place. Families area on Belper Memorial Gardens. All welcome. 7th: Belper Larks in the Park with Ilkeston Brass – free music event for all in Belper River Gardens, 2-4pm. 13th: Derby German Group’s ‘Kaffe und Kunchen’ 3pm at Carnero Lounge, 10 St Peter’s Street, Derby DE1 1SH. New members welcome. You don’t need to be a fluent speaker but basic understanding of German would be helpful. Info: derbygermangroup.wordpress.com, email: derbygermangroup@gmail.com 14th: Belper Larks in the Park – free music event for all in Belper River Gardens, 2-4pm. 26th: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.
September:
3rd: Recycled Style Market at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Pre-loved fashion. All welcome – bargains – free entry. Enquiries: shenasrecycledstyle@gmail.com. FB: shenasrecycledstyle; IG: recycled_style_market 4th: Larks in the Park, free musical event at Belper River Gardens. 2 – 4 pm. Matt Ratcliffe Trio featuring Helen Gayle presents The Beatles Songbook – a jazz exploration of Beatles music. 7th: Belper Historical Society presents Belper Night Watchmen’s Reports by Adrian Farmer, 7:30pm at Strutts Community Centre on Derby Road. Members free, visitors £3. 10th: Derby German Group’s ‘Kaffe und Kunchen’ 3pm at Carnero Lounge, 10 St Peter’s Street, Derby DE1 1SH. New members welcome. You don’t need to be a fluent speaker but basic understanding of German would be helpful. Info: derbygermangroup.wordpress.com, email: derbygermangroup@gmail.com 10th: The Bohemians Queen Tribute Band, St Peter’s Church, Chesterfield Road, Belper. Bar available. Tickets £18 adults, £13 u16 from Willow Gift Shop, Campbell Street, Belper. For more info see belperfringe.org. 10th & 11th: 11am – 4pm, garden open for charity at Holmlea, Derby Road, Ambergate DE56 2EJ. Facebook and Instagram @Holmleagardens. 23rd: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.
