All Things Local Belper Edition - April/May 2015

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Hello readers

and welcome to the spring edition of your handy little local magazine.

ADVERTISEMENT BOOKING DEADLINE FOR JUNE/JULY 2015 IS WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2015.

Now I know it’s not everyone’s ‘thing’ but I have to confess to being a huge fan of football. I have a season ticket and at the time of writing this message, my team (The Rams) are currently sitting at the top of The Championship. But things are tight up there, and to quote Jimmy Greaves, it most certainly is a funny old game.

Derby County have had an excellent season but they’re by no means assured of promotion or even a place in the play-offs. If it’s another trip down to Wembley again this year though, then remind me to go the night before and stay until the day after. The play-off final last year was horrendous and I’m not only talking about the result. We could have flown to the Caribbean in the time it took us to get from Derby to our national stadium. “COYR!”

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Winners’ Corner

Ruth who works with me is a season ticket holder at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, so she’s convinced that “COYR” means “come on you Reds”! Only Rams’ fans know the truth. We do enjoy excellent banter regarding our respective teams and we’ve even got a wager on which team will score the most league goals this season! The winner will enjoy having lunch paid for by the loser at one of Derby’s fine dining establishments.

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs B C Abbott of Holbrook who has won a bottle of Champagne

I bumped into Derby County’s Chief Executive, Sam Rush whilst out for a meal.

CONGRATULATIONS Richard Booth of Belper who has won a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 at Angelo’s, Milford

You can also have lunch on us, courtesy of The Bull’s Head, Denby Common. They have provided a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 people as this edition’s crossword prize.

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Contents

Have a great couple of months everyone … and COYR! Karyn Karyn Milner, Publisher/Editor

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Business & Professional

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Pick the right lawyer when buying a house – check for CQS accreditation A lot of people don’t really consider their lawyer as a fundamental part of the house-buying process, and look on them as a necessary evil.

Most people will go for the cheapest – often picking an online conveyancer on the basis of the promises on their website.

The trouble is, the lawyers – in the short-term – have a direct impact on how quickly and smoothly your transaction proceeds, and – in the long-term – dictate whether the house you bought was a good buy or a total lemon. As is the case with so many things, if you don’t choose right in the first place, you could end up creating a world of pain for yourself. The question is: how do you make the right choice?

The Law Society has tried to answer this problem by creating the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).

To become members of the Scheme, solicitors must go through a rigorous vetting process to check integrity of the conveyancing staff and the firm’s adherence to good practice management standards. All conveyancers at CQS-accredited firms have to take yearly tests to ensure their knowledge and understanding of the law is correct and up-to-date. CQS member solicitors also have to agree to stick to a thorough set of principles (called the National Conveyancing Protocol), designed to produce the fairest contracts, the smoothest processes, and the best (and clearest) quality of information for clients from their solicitors. As such, many of the major mortgage lenders (e.g. Santander, HSBC and the Nationwide Building Society) will now only use solicitors who are CQSaccredited.

The CQS intends to set the bar for good quality conveyancing service, and people picking a CQS accredited conveyancer can be confident they have made the right choice.

For more information about the scheme, search online for ‘law society for the public conveyancing quality scheme’.

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Call us at Shacklocks to talk about how we can help you to help your favourite local causes.

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Business & Professional

Money Matters: Holidays – Pay less to get more Most people book holidays in the early months of the year, so if you’re jet set on tripping abroad this year, here are my top tips on how to use the web to pay less to get more.

Flights Slash flight costs using the RIGHT comparison. With scheduled flights, leaving it until the last minute means prices rocket, so book in advance and use the right site for the job.

- Cheapest price on normal flights: Here, just use a flight comparison site. I like www.kayak.co.uk (for gizmos), www.skyscanner.net (for ease), and www.travelsupermarket.com (for breadth).

- Check cheap charter flights comparisons too: If you’re flying to a traditional package holiday destination, like Majorca, you should also check for spare capacity being sold on tour operators’ own flights. The comparisons that include these ‘charter flights’ are www.travelsupermarket.com, www.avro.co.uk and www.flightsdirect.com.

- Find the perfect time to book: Use the Flight Insight tab on comparison site www.momondo.co.uk. On average 59 days ahead is the perfect time to book, but it varies by destination.

Hotels Forget the star system. There’s no world standard and it’s often about facilities, not quality. Read reviews on the ubiquitous www.tripadvisor.co.uk, but always ignore the best and worst 10%. Check comparison sites; both www.trivago.co.uk and www. travelsupermarket.com allow you to see who’s selling your hotel room for less. There are commonly promo codes for the big hotel booking sites which can cut your costs further. See www.mse.me/hotelsales for current codes.

- Uncover secret hotels. www.lastminute.com sells secret hotels at big discounts, where you know the star rating, description and rough location, but aren’t told the name till you’ve paid. Yet by cutting and pasting key words into google then matching up the ‘ratings’ you can uncover them before you book – full step by step in www.mse.me/secrethotels.

- HUGE discounts with the Priceline bidding loophole.

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Package Holidays Package holidays can undercut DIY web bookings... especially for 7, 10 or 14 days in a traditional resort destination.

When to book? Massive savings are possible for late deals within eight weeks of travel, yet of course there’s restricted choice and you may need to be flexible, so if you need special facilities you need to book now and try to cut prices down.

How to cut prices? Tour operators make holidays, travel agents sell them. So one operator’s holiday may be on sale at many travel agents – the aim is to find who’ll sell it cheapest. To do this, first find the trip you want, then write down all the details, and take it to some travel agents to see if they will sell you the same holiday for less. Go to a few to find the best price, but to be fair if one has spent a lot of time helping you, always give them the last chance to match it.

Also bear in mind www.expedia.co.uk, www.travelocity.co.uk, www.ebookers.com and www.lastminute.com often give extra discounts for flights and hotels booked together.

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Lifestyle

Kiss and Make Up Kiss and Make Up, run by mother and daughter team Pat and Sarah, has been a popular fixture on Belper’s Bridge Street for over 13 years.

Initially specialising in makeup, the shop has gradually expanded its range to incorporate a nail salon, jewellery, accessories and now a fantastic collection of clothing too.

Pat and Sarah owned their first makeup shop in Leicester, but they lived local to Belper and when the daily commute became too much they decided to relocate and bring their shop closer to home. Since day one, Kiss and Make Up has attracted customers of all ages who relied on them for bargain prices on well-known brands such as Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor and Revlon. Over the years, following Pat and Sarah’s own interests as well as those of their customers, they have begun to add new lines and now sell beautiful fashion and costume jewellery, a range of stunning scarves, bags, fascinators, and clothing.

Pat explains “Clothing is our latest addition. Sarah and I have worn the Italian lagenlook layered style for a while and people often asked where our clothes were from, so we started to stock them. They’re so comfortable to wear without compromising on style. Many items are free sized or over-sized, so they suit all body shapes and sizes too.” For the new spring season, Pat and Sarah have

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sourced even more new ranges, adding some more fitted and structured lines to their clothing collection in gorgeous spring colours and fabrics. Sarah adds “With makeup, jewellery, accessories, clothing and nails, we now offer almost everything you need from top to toe!”

While Pat is usually based in the shop, Sarah runs the nail salon upstairs – and with over 20 years’ experience as a nail technician you can understand why so many customers rely on her for a quick and professional manicure. “I do everything from nail art, to acrylic extensions, to gel polish – which is currently on special offer at just £10.”

So whether you’ve got a special occasion coming up or you just want to prepare for the new season ahead, call in to Kiss and Make Up, 11 Bridge Street, Belper – it may be a small shop but it’s packed with style! For nail appointments call 01773 828283.

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Lifestyle

The Better Life Compost Mentis Very few of our neighbours know about my writing this column and it’s safe to bet that none of them have ever read it.

And it may surprise you to know that I’m perfectly happy with that state of affairs. After all, I have never claimed to be a green sage (see what I did there...). We simply do our bit wherever and however we can, and report back our little misadventures.

However, occasionally, someone (usually by email) does ask my opinion about how to live a more environmentally aware existence, growing your own, or doing more with the garden.

And when that happens, I say one magical word: compost.

Because, to me, nothing epitomises Green Living like the joy of composting.

It relies on waste, natural decomposition and, once you’ve sorted out the basics, a minimal amount of attention. And yet, at the end of it, you have nutrient rich plant fodder for free.

What could be greener than that?

I’m reliably informed that a good ratio of carbon material to nitrogen material is upwards of 20 to 1. But I have to be honest and say that we simply adjust the mix as and when required (partly determined by whatever’s going on in our gardening and recycling).

Our composting tub, which looks like an out-of-condition Dalek, sits on a flat concrete surface and receives some direct sunlight. I mix the compost regularly to aerate the pile, although my grunting noises are completely optional.

Very occasionally I will also sprinkle some water, if it looks like it’s becoming dry.

Nature likes to give composters a hint or two. The presence of worms is a good indication that all’s well. Fruit flies, however, as well as being a minor irritation, are a sure sign that you need more carbon in the mix. The same goes for runny mulch.

The presence of an ant nest in there calls for more moisture – and some say increasing the heat will help move them on. Rodents are very bad news. You need to make your compost heap impregnable. You could try a cat who, unlike ours, works for a living.

My final tips are to give the compost time to develop and to avoid accidentally colliding with the tub when it’s top heavy, because you’ve evacuated the lower half where the good stuff lives. Otherwise, like me, you’ll end up wielding a shovel. And you won’t come up smelling of roses.

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You also need to be aware of the carbon to nitrogen ratio.

Now, before you run screaming to the hills (green ones, naturally), let’s simplify that.

The carbon contribution comes from cardboard and paper (not the glossy kind), straw, dried grass and leaves, and sawdust (we sometimes get extra when we pick up some for the chickens). The nitrogen contributors include fruit and vegetable kitchen waste (because even chickens have their limit), grass cuttings and even plants that have seen better days.

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Lifestyle

Walkies!

As the holiday season fast approaches we have to get organised and one of the most important parts of going away is making sure our pets don’t get stressed while we are having a good time.

That’s where Walkies! comes in. Owner Suzy Ellis explains “we don’t just do dogs!” Suzy is a genuine animal lover and is happy to take care of your cats and small animals while you are away.

Not only is it less stressful for the animal, but Suzy also offers a service called ‘Cats and Curtains’.

Included in the price of looking after all your cat’s needs, Suzy will open and close the curtains, water plants and feed your fish! This offers you security and peace of mind as well as knowing that your pets are well looked after. Suzy also stays with the cats for as long as is needed, especially the ones that don’t ever go out, as they still need human contact. She will fuss and play with them

(which she doesn’t mind a bit!). If you have more than one cat there is no extra charge, Suzy only charges for emptying/cleaning extra litter trays and this works out much cheaper than leaving several cats in a cattery. Suzy is happy to give medication and change dressings if required.

If there is anything you want Suzy to do while you are away, please just ask; she is happy to help in any way she can, so that you can have a great holiday.

Suzy is fully insured and is reliable and mature.

Contact her on 01773 829696 or visit her website www.dogwalkerbelper.co.uk.

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There is a solution! I have downloaded some software called Classic Shell which, when installed, offers the option of different styled Start Buttons and Menus making you feel at home again with your PC. There are rumours that in the new Windows 10 the start menu has been re-instated. I know that my customers will be much happier.

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Lifestyle

Days out with Dennis Go by Bus? Why Not??

It seems a long time since we ventured north into Derbyshire’s magnificent Peak District so for this outing we are going to Buxton. We have been there before but last time we arrived via Ashbourne and this time we are going via Sheffield.

As usual, this outing is free to bus pass holders whilst fare paying passengers are advised to buy a Derbyshire Wayfarer ticket from the first driver of the day. This covers everything.

The only critical bus of the day is Service 65 run by TM Travel which leaves Sheffield Transport Interchange on Pond Street at 1.25pm.

the best views are to be had upstairs. Stagecoach has recently upgraded this service to Gold standard, which offers more leg room and better quality seats than standard buses. They are painted in a gold and dark blue livery.

I have built in a break of 55 minutes or so at Sheffield Transport Interchange which has toilets, a shop and a café which are all easily available. The city centre is within easy walking distance.

TM Travel’s service 65 to Buxton leaves platform D, bay 2, at 1.25pm and arrives at Buxton Market Place at 2.50pm. This is a lengthy journey that takes in Fox House, Grindleford, Stoney Middleton, Eyam (the plague village) and Tideswell.

You will now have a short break until the Transpeak service to Derby leaves from stop E on the Market Place at 3.40pm, having you back in Belper by 5.00pm. Home in time for tea...!

People who might be interested in the buses used are invited to try my transport ‘blog’ at http://railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

Getting to Sheffield then: I would suggest the following timings because they tie in better with other buses later in the day.

Trent Barton’s service 6.3 at 10.03am leaves King Street in Belper for Ripley.

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Trent Barton’s Red Arrow service leaves Ripley Market Place for Chesterfield at 11.00am, arriving at 11.40am. Leave this bus and walk back from the stop a few yards and down the hill to Beckingham Way Coach Station, stand C, where Stagecoach service X17 departs at 11.50am, arriving in Sheffield Transport Interchange at 12.30pm. This is usually a double decker and

By Dennis Basford Please note: All details and timings are correct at time of going to print and the author/publisher accept no responsibility should any details/ timings change after publication.

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Travel Sète: Water Jousting Between the vast lagoon of Thau and the blue waters of the Mediterranean in the south of France, Sète is a delightful place crisscrossed by canals where myriad boats tie up along the quays.

Quaint flower-draped bridges span the water, seafood restaurants set up their tables in the shade and pastel-coloured lanes climb up the hill for spectacular views.

But the ‘Little Venice of Languedoc’ comes into its own at the height of summer when water jousting is in full swing, staging over 50 tournaments across the region. Most prestigious of all is the heavyweight Grand Prix held in Sète on the feast of St Louis.

Tingling with anticipation, crowds gather early on the banks of the Royal Canal to watch the opening parade and the first ‘pass of honour’ when opponents exchange the traditional handshake and, if they know each other well, a resounding kiss on the cheek in true French style. Two boats will compete, one red, one blue; each one with an oboist and a drummer playing traditional melodies in the bow to set the tone for the long-awaited festival. With their beribboned

straw hats, they look straight out of a Venetian painting. Meanwhile, the White Knights take up their positions, ten on each boat, most of them fishermen, entirely neutral but the strongest fastest oarsmen you’ve ever seen. Captain at the helm, the first star jouster climbs on the pedestal rising at the stern two metres above the water while others wait in line for their turn. All is set for action, shield protecting the jouster’s chest, long wooden spear with steel tips held tight under the right arm.

Oboists and drummers break into a frenzy, excitement mounts on all sides and the red and blue boats race furiously towards each other, ready to send the first jouster diving into the water. Which will it be, the blue, the red, both of them maybe? No problem, a small fleet of motor boats buzzes around, ready to pluck the unfortunate fully soaked heavyweight out of the deep. Sometimes a burly jouster will miss the water altogether and drop like a stone into the opponents’ boat. Oh la la…

The crowds cheer, laugh, clap, and the judges scribble copious notes for it isn’t just about getting wet or staying dry; speed, accuracy and respect for the rules matter too.

At the end of the day, the winner will receive the best prize of all, ‘immortality’, just like a god, when his name is inscribed on the jousting shield, as per tradition for the past 348 years. Sète held its first jousting tournament on 29th July 1666 to mark the foundation of the harbour which would be linked to the Canal du Midi, then at the planning stage. In the early days of jousting, the blue boat was for bachelors, the red one for married men. Today, colours denote different districts but wherever you come from, being a jouster is like belonging to a brotherhood. You are upholding an ancient tradition which reflects the very soul of Sète, a city on water where future generations train with pride in the local jousting school. Colourful, exciting and free to watch, jousting in Sète is one of the most exciting festivals in Languedoc.

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Short Story Floppity Poppity “Maxwell, we need to talk about the rabbit”, Colin said gruffly, “will you please stop twitching the curtain?”

“No can do, Dad”, Maxwell peered through his parents’ window into the twilight, “I’m checking the coast is clear”.

“Didn’t you buy that fancy sports car to attract the ladies?”

Colin chuckled, picking up his newspaper.

“Your neighbour, Dolores Bagwell, is no lady. She treats me like a free taxi service”, moaned Maxwell, “the second I unlock the car she virtually leaps into the passenger seat”.

Maxwell closed the curtain and looked at his Dad. He knew what this was about.

“You’re not getting rid of Floppity Poppity”, he said, “and that’s final”.

“Mum and I want to decorate the spare room, and it’s time the rabbit went”, Colin said.

“Went where?” Maxwell asked suspiciously.

“I’m sure there’s space in your flat”, Colin smiled.

Maxwell grimaced. His flat had nothing but space, and that’s the way he liked it. It had reclaimed oak floorboards, and zinc worktops. Floppity Poppity, a four foot cuddly rabbit with one ear, a tatty bow, and some mysterious stains, would certainly not go with his decor.

“I don’t see why I’ve got to take him just because you’re giving my bedroom a lick of paint”, Maxwell sulked, “it seems very selfish”.

Floppity Poppity had been a present from Aunty Betty for Maxwell’s first birthday. He had sat in the corner of Maxwell’s bedroom and been a wrestling partner, a makeshift beanbag and a comforter through chicken pox.

Maxwell loved him, just not enough to have him in his flat.

“Chuck him in a skip”, Colin said bluntly. “The Dawson’s on the corner have got one, and it’s only half full”.

“I’m sure they’d be delighted if Floppity suddenly appeared in it”, Maxwell said sarcastically.

“They’d be fine, I’ve already asked them”. Colin quickly hid behind the sports page. Maxwell’s mouth fell open, “you want me to just throw him away, like we owe him nothing? Can’t you just put him back in my bedroom once you’ve decorated?”

“It hasn’t been your bedroom for over ten years and why you still need a cuddly toy is beyond me”.

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“I can’t believe you could be so heartless”. Maxwell snatched up his car key. “I’m going”.

“Take the rabbit with you!” Colin called after him.

Maxwell bundled the rabbit out of the house, slamming the door behind him. Opening the passenger door of his car he sat Floppity down on the seat. The rabbit looked sadly at him.

“I guess it’s time to say goodbye old fellow”, Maxwell said, and, in one last tender gesture, fastened the seatbelt around him.

Maxwell was getting into the driver’s side when he heard the familiar sound of high heels tottering up the drive. His heart sank.

“Maxwell, darling”, Mrs Bagwell called, “the off-licence please. And be quick, it closes in ten minutes”.

“Mrs Bagwell, I can’t…”, Maxwell began.

“Who’s that? A lady friend?” Mrs Bagwell peered indignantly through the windscreen at the shadowy figure inside. “That’s no good, she’s in my seat”. Maxwell seized his opportunity, “Yes, that’s, er, Flo”.

“Flo who?” Mrs Bagwell asked, resentfully.

“Flo who sits in the passenger seat now”, he added cryptically and quickly started the engine. Reversing off the drive, he called, “Dad would love to give you a lift”. Then he grinned at the sound of Mrs Bagwell’s urgent knocking on his parents’ front door.

“Floppity, old friend”, Maxwell smiled, accelerating past the Dawson’s skip, “I think you’ve just found a whole new purpose in life!”.

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Pauline Latham OBE MP At long last spring has arrived and it is so lovely to see some colour in our gardens once again. In particular, I love the bluebells in the woods behind my house at this time of year.

During the February recess I held a number of ‘Meet your MP’ sessions around the constituency. These were informal sessions where constituents could come along to have a coffee and a chat with me about any issues they wished to raise. Those who attended seemed to enjoy the opportunity to express their views on a range of issues. I hope to hold further open sessions of this kind in the future as I think they were very useful.

I was delighted to visit the Belper Cottage Project which is celebrating its 20 year anniversary in May. The Project provides a safe, friendly and impartial service for families and is accredited to the National Association of Child Contact Centres. The Centre provides equipment (e.g. toys and books) so that families are able to enjoy some special time together. The Project has a number of volunteers who help at the Centre offering an invaluable service to those who visit.

Sessions at the Centre cost £3.50 each or £18.00 for 6 sessions to cover everyday costs such as tea/coffee, crayons, paper Visit to Belper Cottage Project, Mrs Pauline etc. The Latham OBE MP and Cllr Jackie Cox Project’s anniversary celebrations will be held on Saturday 2nd May from 11.00am -2.00pm at 16 Chapel Street, Belper. For further details about this event, please call 01773 880364.

Earlier in the year, I hosted a Friends Dementia Awareness Session having personal experience of this disease as my stepmother has the condition. It is very sad when I visit her now as she doesn’t know who I am or remember anyone who has been to see her.

The number of people diagnosed with dementia is increasing and there are currently around 14,000 people that have the disease in Derbyshire. The session was aimed to reduce the stigma associated with dementia and to highlight how to make people feel

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Dementia Awareness Session, Mrs Pauline Latham OBE MP and Mr Gary Burr from the Alzheimer’s Society

more comfortable in their own homes and the community.

The session was presented by Mr Gary Burr from the Alzheimer’s Society and he explained to those who attended that the Government is allocating more public health funding money towards dementia. In fact, £400 million has been allocated to help fund breaks for carers of people with dementia under the Care Act 2014. The Department of Health has also increased spending on dementia research to £66 million. The scheme teaches those that sign up to it what they can do to help a dementia sufferer, and provide the care that will allow them to live as normally as possible in spite of their condition.

For further information regarding dementia, please visit www.alzheimers.org.uk .

Finally, you may not be aware that Parliament will be dissolved on Monday 30th March 2015. This means that all current MPs will no longer be an MP between the period Monday 30th March and the General Election on Thursday 7th May. I will, however, be able to continue to carry out urgent casework should anyone have a problem during this period. May I take this opportunity of thanking you for all your support over the last 5 years and should I be re-elected on 7th May, I will continue to do all I can to help and assist you, and to represent you in the future.

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Large family gatherings tend to result in a number of things. These are mainly the consumption of excessive amounts of food along with a side helping of chaos and occasionally entertaining conversation.

To my mind this is a formula that should not be tampered with and certainly not complicated any more than it needs to be. Why is it then as soon as the multi-generational clan get-together commences, some bright spark, (who actually you aren’t quite sure how you are related to) pipes up with, “Shall we get a board game out?!�

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The children will eat the key playing pieces or hide them in Grandpa’s shoes. The middle generations will form factions and begin to strategise, while their parents have their solicitors on speed dial for emergency will changing and divorce proceedings.

So next time 3rd cousin Colin demands a game, suggest pin the tail on the distant relative!

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May Day, May Day Spring has well and truly arrived, and I, for one, am looking forward to the month of May. According to Lerner and Loewe, we welcome “the lusty month of May” when we are free to “go blissfully astray.” William Shakespeare perhaps agrees with this view: “As full of spirit as the month of May and gorgeous as the sun at midsummer; wanton as youthful goats, wild as young bulls.”

The month of May contains not one, but two bank holidays. The early bank holiday is on May the 4th (insert Star Wars reference here). Following this, spring bank holiday is on the 25th. This means there is plenty of opportunity for behaving like a lusty young bull, if you so desire.

May Day is traditionally linked to fun festivals of fertility and farming with plenty of dancing and rituals.

It is also the halfway point between the first day of spring and the summer solstice.

to get involved in. There will be advice regarding sustainable living, delicious food and drink to buy and handcrafted items to purchase. This year introduces a new wellbeing area which will offer various opportunities to get involved in some activities that will promote health and happiness.

It takes place at Belper Rugby Club on the 30th and 31st of May. It starts at 11am each day and the bar remains open into the evening for entertainment.

I am sure there are plenty of other opportunities to get out and about and take advantage of the warmer weather. Weather which hopefully will have arrived before this edition of the magazine does!

By Jessica White

Here in Milford, we are very lucky to be holding another marvellous Milford May Day celebration.

Maypole Promotions organises the event that has been taking place in the village for over 30 years. It is a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the spring and revel in the madness of the May Day festivities.

There will be plenty to see throughout the day and information should have been delivered through residents’ doors. There will be dances galore, including the local Maids of the Mill with their tongue-in-cheek version of a traditional Morris dance. Who could forget the Morris dancing Daleks complete with sink plungers?

There will, of course, be plenty of chances to sample some delightful ales and snacks at the various watering holes in the village. What better excuse could you need? The event takes place throughout Saturday May 9th and any donations collected during the day will be given to the local charity Aquabox.

At the end of May, Transition Belper holds the annual Belper Goes Green event. This promises to be another fun-filled day with a great variety of things

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Humour: Wake up and smell the (overpriced) coffee…

Most people have an opinion on downloading music. ‘It’s killing the industry’; ‘it’s terrible for bands’; ‘it devalues the art’. As a musician myself, however, my gut instinct is to swing in the opposite direction. Allow me to explain.

A poster has been circulating recently on Facebook on the subject of the price of coffee versus the price of music downloads. ‘Why is it that people are willing to pay £3.50 for a cup of coffee,’ it asks, ‘but won’t pay 99p for a song…?’. I’ve seen this pop up a number of times in my news feed, and I rather think it’s time I stuck my oar in.

Apart from anything else, if you buy coffee from Starbucks then you are unquestionably an idiot (I include myself in this sweeping generalisation, so don’t be offended). The mark-up on high street coffee is obscene. Okay, maybe if you’re buying a caramel macchiato or a vanilla chocciplonko or some other thinly disguised pudding-in-a-cup that it’s time-consuming to recreate at home, maybe then it’s excusable… but common-or-garden filter coffee?

Daylight robbery.

Anyhow, with that out of the way, let’s get down to the real business at hand. The music industry, and the internet. The chorus of disapproval on this subject normally focuses on how ‘unfair’ it is that the kind of revenues bands enjoyed in the ‘70s and ‘80s have dwindled so dramatically. Is it fair that consumers happily lavish vast amounts of money on staggeringly evil, tax-dodging, impoverishedbean-grower-exploiting corporate juggernauts like Starbucks when they refuse to scrape together a few pennies for a piece of art crafted by hard-working, honest-faced musicians that will make your heart swell and remain with you forever…? Is this ‘fair’?

Probably not. But is it happening? Definitely.

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telecommunications companies who previously made tens of millions a year on international phone calls think Skype is fair? Doubtful. But have you used Skype? Brilliant, isn’t it?

The simple truth is that industries move on. Once upon a time you could scrape a living lighting gas streetlamps or setting the pins at bowling alleys.

Heck, in the Triassic era you could probably make a pretty penny selling iguanodon rides to toddlers.

But just like the human race, industries evolve, and indeed we only need to go back 150 years to reach a time before it was even possible to record music.

So, if you’re in a band and you’re reading this, before you complain that people buying coffee instead of your latest track is unfair, remember that in 2015 you can publish a music video in seconds. You can promote your gigs at the touch of a button. You can record an album without ever leaving your bedroom.

And most of it costs you next to nothing. In short, quit whinging and go write a new record. If you work hard enough, it could be on Spotify within the week.

Where, as a premium member, I very much look forward to enjoying it.

By Chris Russell Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UK’s BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Sting’s producer. Chris has recently completed his first novel, “Mockstars”; a selection of extracts from the book are available to view at www.ProjectLightyears.com.

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Music Scene: Lucille The lovely lads of Lucille are back once again and this time they have a new member and are busier than ever!

The Derby-based band have had a great year so far, with festival appearances and many gigs across the country firmly under their belts.

Ben Tennett is their new drummer and the band are set for an even busier and action-filled 2015.

They will be releasing their much anticipated album on May 23rd and will be performing at Derby’s brand new venue, The Guildhall Clubrooms, as part of their opening weekend. Support for the band is yet to be confirmed, but if it’s anything like their previous gigs, it’s not something to be missed!

It’s set to be a busy evening with great music and a new venue to try out for the band. Tickets for the event are available on the door, but are limited.

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Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients: 350g smoked haddock fillet 4 large eggs 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp mild curry powder 300g easy-cook basmati rice 3tbsp fresh chopped coriander Method: Place the haddock in a large pan, cover with plenty of cold water and bring to the boil.

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We really do take our feet for granted don’t we?

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Perhaps we should think a little bit more about what these unglamorous parts of the body are, and what they do for us. Each foot contains 26 bones – that’s 52 bones between them or, in other words, over a quarter of the body’s 206 bones. The way that these bones work with each other gives approximately 40 joints in each foot! The joint behind the big toe takes approximately one and a half times your bodyweight each and every time you take a step. Not bad for a joint not much bigger than an Oxo cube!

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Derbyshire Walking: Tissington & Parwich Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk Walk Area: Tissington Distance: 4 miles Start Point: Tissington Trail, Tissington OS Map: Explorer OL24 White Peak Area 1:25000 Map Ref: SK 177 521 Parking: Pay and Display Tea Shops: One (possibly two) Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes A fairly easy walk containing a couple of reasonable ascents, starting northward (under the bridge) from the Tissington Trail car park at Tissington Station.

Things to look out for on this walk are the cave at Parwich, the homemade preserves and jam at Sharplow Cottages on the return into Tissington, and four of Tissington’s six wells as the walk passes through the village. Refreshments for this walk are the Old Coach House Tea Rooms at Tissington Hall, and the kiosk at Tissington Station (open daily between 10am and 5pm from Easter to October, and weekends throughout the year, weather permitting).

Toilets for this walk are at Tissington Station.

The Walk From the car park, take the Tissington Trail north and pass under the road bridge.

Walk along the Tissington Trail through the cutting for a little over half a mile until a second bridge across the trail is reached. Just before the bridge to the left is a path signposted Parwich which takes the walk up and over the Trail. Follow the track as it bends to the left to Shaw’s Farm. As the farm drive straightens out, take the signed path off to the right across the field in the direction indicated.

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Walk across the field to a stone step stile then walk along the top of the ridge on the far side of the wall and descend the next field to an oddly gated squeeze stile between the field wall and a wooden fence. Continue down the slope along the obvious path to a footbridge across Bletch Brook. If the approach to the footbridge is a bit soggy, try approaching from the left as the ground there is somewhat firmer. On the far side of the bridge is a set of large stone stepping stones across another area of soggy ground; once over the bridge and stepping stones follow the clear path ahead and begin the ascent to Parwich.

At the top of the hill, cross another wooden footbridge over a dried-up ditch just to the right of a large tree beside a wooden fence. Cross the next field, keeping the hedgerow to the left, to a squeeze stile; cross the following field in a similar way to another squeeze stile tucked away in the far left corner of the field. Keeping the same direction, walk down the next field towards Parwich. As you walk down the slope, the field exit is to the left of the row of houses clearly visible ahead. At the next squeeze stile ignore the path on the far side of the wall that goes left; instead walk ahead towards the base of a tall conifer clearly visible on the far side of the paddock.

On reaching the conifer, exit the paddock over a stile into Parwich.

Misty approach to Parwich

Turn left and walk down the road, passing a cave to the left and a chapel on the right. As the road leaves Parwich take the signed footpath through a farm gate to the right of a water trough just before the road bends to the right.

Walk the short distance right down the farm drive to a farm gate; the area of the gate is a bit muddy so pick your path carefully here. Once past the gate walk across the width of the field to a stock gate and squeeze stile in the hedgerow on the far side. On the other side of the stile is a lane, to the right is another stock gate across a path that doubles as a small stream; do not go this way – instead walk ahead (slightly left) to a waymarked wooden step stile beside a farm gate at the end of the lane. Cross the next field, initially with the fence line to the right, and exit through a stock gate in the hedgerow ahead, just to the left of two trees. In the next field the path divides – take the path roughly 45° left and cross the field a short distance to a wooden step stile. Cross the following field in the same general direction to exit via another stile to the right of a derelict building. The next field is quite rough down to Bletch Brook; as with the previous encounter with this brook the approach is a bit boggy and again stepping

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Having safely negotiated Bletch Brook for the final time the walk now begins the climb back up to the Tissington Trail in the skyline ahead.

Head across to the gap in the wall below the barn, then in the same direction to a farm gate. Head up the next field to a rough exit in the far right corner. Ahead now should be a hillock at the top of the slope; the exit to the Tissington Trail is at the far side at the top of this mound. At the top of the slope take the stone step stile back onto the Tissington Trail. At this point there are two choices; turn left and follow the trail a mile and a half or so back to the car park, or cross the trail and go through the gate on the other side. This walk assumes that you cross the trail, pass through the gate, and enter into the field beyond.

Walk diagonally right across the field to enter a walled lane in the far right corner of the field. Continue along the length of this lane until it exits into another field. Keeping the boundary wall to the right, cross this field and pick up the walled lane once more on the far side. Once more walk the length of the walled lane until it again exits out into another field. Again keeping the boundary wall to the right, cross this field to a farm gate and stone step stile.

Enter into the final field and, keeping the boundary wall to the left, traverse the length of the field. What is interesting about this field is the fact that is has clearly been in cultivation for hundreds of years. This is due to the obvious signs of the medieval ridge and furrows visible to the left across the whole of the field. Evidence of the ridge and furrow system has been present across the last few fields, but in this field it is spectacularly visible.

Ridge And Furrow Field System

Ridge and furrow is an archaeological pattern of ridges (Medieval Latin sliones) and troughs created by a system of ploughing used in Europe during the Middle Ages, typical of the open field system. Other names for these are reans (or reeans) and butts – the rean being the furrow between two butts. Field names using rean exist on parish tithe maps.

Continue across the field to another farm gate and step stile combination; cross the stile and enter into the third and final walled lane of the walk. At the end of the lane the route reaches the junction of Rakes Lane and The Street on the outskirts of Tissington. Turn left and walk down the lane into the village. There are no pavements here so please be aware of traffic. As you enter Tissington, look out for Sharplow Cottages on the left; near the door of the first cottage is a shelter often filled with jams, preserves and eggs, all for sale; payment is by an ‘honesty box’.

Continue to walk down into the village passing four of the six dressed wells along the way.

The first well is ‘Hands Well’ (SK 172 534) to the left at the road junction, the second is ‘Children’s Well’ (SK 174 524) on the right – to be honest it just looks like a hole at the foot of a wall. The third well is the most impressive; ‘Hall Well’ (SK 175 522) stands outside the gates of Tissington Hall and is the centre of the village’s annual well dressing activities. Continue down the lane towards the road junction and the village pond, along the way passing St Mary’s Church (left) and The Old Coach House tea rooms (right). At the road junction turn left and walk up past the pond to the fourth and final well on this walk, ‘Town Well’ (SK 176 520) on the roadside to the left. Walk past the well and bear right with the road, then turn right down into the car park and the end of the walk. There are also two other dressed wells in Tissington that I am aware of that are not included in this walk. Should you wish to visit them, they are ‘Coffin Well’ (SK 179 523) and ‘Yew Tree Well’ (SK 174 521).

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.

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Complete Body Engineering is now open at Denby Institute Gym. For a fraction of the cost of many larger or national gyms, you can benefit from the knowledge and support of professional trainers, who are as passionate about your fitness as they are their own.

Gordon Watson and his wife Suzanne, who have both been professional sports people, run the Gym at the Denby Institute. With hard work, the couple, and two coaches Phil Gallagher and Phillip Davenport, have recently renovated the building and added a range of state-of-the-art equipment for its strength and conditioning section. The gym opened its doors officially in January this year, and Gordon explains the motivation behind it: “My wife and I are incredibly passionate about fitness. Suzanne is a sports scientist and two-times national boxing champion. I am a professional boxer, I have recently taken up track cycling, and I’ve also done many endurance challenges. My loyalties don’t lie with one sport in particular, but more with fitness in general.

We set up the gym with the aim of helping others with their strength, conditioning – no matter what discipline they’re from. We’re willing to help anyone who wants to be helped!”

The gym welcomes members and non-members alike, and while many professional athletes including cyclists, rugby players, boxers and cricketers train at the club, they welcome complete beginners too.

“Everyone who joins receives their own tailor-made training plan” explains Gordon, “which we draw up from an initial consultation.”

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Motoring Land Rover Discovery Sport SD4 It’s the first model in a new family of cars from Land Rover, but can the Discovery Sport live up to the legacy of the Freelander it replaces?

James Baggott heads to Iceland to find out.

What is it?

It’s the long-awaited replacement for the Freelander and the first in a new family of Discovery models. Land Rover has split its range into three distinct ‘pillars’. There’s Range Rover, the soon to be retired Defender range, and then there’s Discovery. The Disco Sport is the first, and where it sits in the range will become clear as the new models are unveiled.

What’s under the bonnet?

A diesel engine. Yes, for now at least, just the one. Jaguar Land Rover has an all-new set of power plants waiting in the wings, but they’re not ready yet. It comes in six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic guises, has 190bhp and 420Nm of torque. CO2 emissions are 161g/km and it’ll return 47.1mpg. It’s nothing ground-breaking, but there’s little wrong with it either.

What’s the spec like?

Not too bad at all. There’s a new infotainment system which Land Rover – and sister firm Jaguar – have been crying out for. There’s a new suite of apps which run on a smartphone and can be displayed on the car’s screen.

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Any rivals?

The Discovery Sport enters a marketplace full of premium compact off-roaders, including the popular Audi Q5 and BMW X3. Where the Land Rover stands tall is in its off-road ability – the tough Icelandic terrain covered so easily during this drive would be the death of many a supposed off-roader. Its seven-seater layout is unique for this class of car.

What’s it like to drive?

We spent three days at the launch of the Discovery Sport in Iceland, tackling terrain that wouldn’t look out of place on the moon. However, the landscape was so extreme it gave us very little idea of what it would be like to drive on a normal road. We can report that it’s incredibly competent off road, though. We found the ride a little hard, but then that could have been the dreadful surfaces, and it was a little loud inside too, but again that was probably the studded tyres.

Verdict There’s no doubt the Discovery Sport is a marked improvement on the Freelander. The interior is a vast improvement; it’s comfortable and has plenty of room in the front and back. The multimedia system is better than before, although not perfect, and off road it’s in its absolute element. However, with no time on ‘normal’ roads on the launch it’s impossible to report on what it would be like as a daily driver. We’ll reserve judgement on that for a later date. Still, we doubt this will harm the Disco Sport’s popularity – the brand is on such a roll it’s going to fly out of the showrooms.

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Oven Wizards Local chef has a new recipe for success and will be cleaning up in Derby, Belper and surrounding areas...

Melissa Whiting is launching her own oven cleaning business as part of the Oven Wizards franchise. Melissa has lived and worked in the local area all of her life, and, as she knows the area really well, she believes there will be a strong demand for her services.

Melissa says “I was looking for a business idea that would be something I would enjoy doing and that would provide a great service to local people. I came across the idea of an oven cleaning business and then started to research the market. I soon realised that becoming an Oven Wizard offered me a great opportunity, particularly with the support of a successful franchise brand.”

Mark Abbott, owner of the Oven Wizards business said “From the first time we met Melissa, we knew she would make a great success of running an Oven Wizards franchise, particularly because of her great passion for customer service.”

Mark went on to explain: “There is a growing demand from people who want to have their ovens professionally

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cleaned because it is probably the hardest and most disliked job in most households. A recent survey carried out in 2013 confirmed that oven cleaning is one of the most hated chores in the home. Taking into account the fact that there are over 26 million households in the UK and that nearly each one has at least one oven and a hob, the growing domestic cleaning market therefore provides unlimited opportunities to delight our customers.”

Oven Wizards have provided Melissa with comprehensive training which will enable her to professionally clean all sorts of makes and models of ovens. As well as Derby and Belper, Melissa also covers Ripley, Duffield, and surrounding villages. Contact Melissa on 01332 289997 or visit www.ovenwizards.com.

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Homes & Gardens

Gardening: Facing North The problem I am asked about most frequently is one that almost all of us have: “What do I do with a north-facing wall?” Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more, what can you do to turn your luck around and increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving?

Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first, consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring.

If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the shade somewhat if you can. Nearby wall-shrubs could be pruned back or overhanging trees crown lifted (the lower branches removed) or crown thinned (the crown’s density reduced).

Walls may be a dark grey or brick colour but you can make the spot considerably more plant friendly if you change the colour of the wall before planting. Use of a pale-coloured masonry paint on the wall will cause light to be reflected back to the plant and make it more likely to thrive even if conditions are a bit gloomy.

Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good – perhaps a climber for spring and another for summer.

Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximize your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate of potash as this will increase flowering potential somewhat.

Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring.

Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well and strongly even in this rather shaded spot.

Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea

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or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached.

Top plants for north-facing walls and fences Akebia quinata (the chocolate vine): pretty pale green foliage with vanilla perfumed purple-brown flowers in late spring.

Berberidopsis coralline: evergreen twining climber; prefers acidic soil, clusters of deep red flowers in early autumn.

Clematis: twining climber; many smaller flowered varieties such as white flowered, rampant C. montana do well.

Codonopsis convolvulacea: an herbaceous climber with pretty bell or saucer shaped violet coloured flowers in summer.

Humulus lupulus (the hop): a twining climber; the golden leafed ‘Aurea’ will perform quite well as long as the shade is not too intense or the site windy.

Hydrangea anomela petiolaris: a self-clinging deciduous climber with broad creamy white flower heads.

Lathyrus latifolius (the everlasting pea): an herbaceous climber with small clusters of pinky purple flowers throughout the summer and in to early autumn.

Lonicera x Americana: a deciduous twining climber; classic honeysuckle flowers in yellow flushed red and with a gorgeous perfume during the summer.

Lonicera x tellamanniana: a deciduous twining climber with bright yellowy orange honeysuckle flowers in late spring and summer.

Vitis coignetiae: a self-clinging, rampant climber renowned for its fabulous autumn colour.

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Property Matters Are You Sitting on a Building Plot?

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 this summer…

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!

Watchpoints: Getting planning permission in a conservation area is a bit trickier. As a general rule you can’t apply for outline permission in a conservation area – most Local Planning Authorities will ask for full detailed planning permission.

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 As with conservation areas you can’t get outline permission MATTERS streets, there’s a strong chance PROPERTY you may have a building plot! on listed buildings. You have to prepare and submit a fully detailed design and planning application.

Your questions answered by Jon Reduce the risks and maximise your profit Pilkington, Jon Pilkington Architecture Ltd Small scale developers and certainly individuals looking to If you’re in greenbelt land – forget it! The only things build their dream home need the comfort of knowing the site generally permitted in greenbelt are those that preserve the open nature of the greenbelt, like a golf course. has planning permission. It doesn’t cost a lot to get what’s NEW BEDROOM CAN LIFT VALUE BY permission’ known as ‘outline planning compared to the uplift or simply to extend the kitchen.

You can usually squeeze in a A QUARTER! in the value of the land. Don’t waste your money having full ground floor cloakroom as well! prepared and obtaining full planning permission – the Research designs

by Nationwide Building Society thinkingorofloft buying your site may their ideas uggests people that an extension conversion The have research alsoown suggests that which creates bedroom can add a 10% increase inarrived floor area and abedouble unwilling to pay more for your expensively atof 12% to the average price of your home. a home adds approximately 5% design solution.

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Book Reviews: Lost and Found They say you can both lose yourself and find answers to the meaning of life in a good book.

We’ve put together a collection of some of the best stories about getting lost, being lost, and (sometimes) being recovered. Whatever age we are, sometimes we all feel a little lost and disorientated. This will help get you back on the right track – from a literary point of view at any rate.

Lost and Found

by Oliver Jeffers What would you do if you found a penguin on your doorstep? Would you keep him as a pet as in some soppy Christmas advert for a department store, or would you assume he was lost and take him back to the South Pole?

This is such an endearing story for a picture book and asks questions about loneliness and isolation. Next time a penguin comes a-knocking, he might well just be looking for a friend.

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel This is an incredible novel, and if you haven’t read it or heard about it then you must have been stranded on a boat in the middle of the Pacific for some considerable time. Sixteen year old Pi is searching for answers and meaning to his life when he becomes lost at sea after a cargo ship sinks. His only companions are a lame zebra, a blood-thirsty hyena, a sea-sick orangutan… and a 450 pound Bengal tiger. Not the most ideal of situations, but what unfolds is the most incredible story of survival. Beautiful.

Lord of the Flies

by William Golding How long would it take for a group of young castaways to turn feral? William Golding’s classic tale of schoolboys who find themselves washed up on a desert island after a plane crash has stood the test of time, with new readers discovering it from every generation.

There’s camaraderie at first, with allegiances formed and

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survival skills kicking in. But events soon take a sinister turn and leader Ralph finds he has a bit of a mutiny on his hands. Who wants to spend all day doing chores when you have a tropical island to explore and enjoy? Civility quickly descends into anarchy and, sadly, not everyone will leave the island alive.

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet

by David Mitchell From acclaimed author David Mitchell, this novel is set just before the turn of the 18th century, in 1799. Clerk Jacob de Zoet becomes stranded on the Dutch East India Company trading post of Dejima just as war breaks out between the English and the Dutch. The historical novel focuses on the story of the Dutch trader’s love for a Japanese midwife and it is a compelling tale, but it’s the attention to detail that makes this novel so remarkable, as Mitchell paints a brilliant and elaborate picture of Japanese life and culture at that time.

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast

by Cheryl Strayed There’s going for a walk to clear your head and then there’s deciding to trek eleven-hundred miles on your own. Twenty-six year old Cheryl Strayed has just lost her mother to cancer and her marriage to irreconcilable differences. She packs up her life and decides to hike along the West Coast of the United States, from the Mojave Desert in California up into Oregon and finally Washington State. She’s not a hiker and she has doesn’t really have a plan, other than to keep on walking. It’s an incredible journey, dominated by soul-searching and physical endurance. Read it with a cuppa and your feet up – or in a tent up a mountain somewhere if you’re that way inclined.

Stolen

by Lucy Christopher Not so much lost as taken – Gemma is a teenage girl who’s kidnapped at Bangkok airport and transported to the Australian Outback by her captor, the unusually gorgeous Ty. Gemma starts to develop a serious case of Stockholm Syndrome and begins to see her captor in a different light. The story is recounted through a letter Gemma is writing to Ty – the man who wanted her and her alone. Once again, the descriptions of the harsh and unforgiving Aussie landscape give it a great presence, as though it’s essentially the book’s third main character.

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The Diary of a Local Mum Helping Hands Involving your children in what you’re doing can be great. If the time and crucially, the mood, are right, you can create fun, family experiences out of even the most mundane tasks like washing up, cleaning or digging the garden.

They can learn new skills and begin to appreciate how much effort has to be put in to these day-to-day tasks. Letting them help you make lunch increases the likelihood of them eating it, or enlisting their assistance in tidying their bedrooms can sometimes (temporarily) act as a reminder of why they’re asked to put things away in the first place.

However, I can hear many of you thinking ‘children helping? Surely that’s contradiction!’, and you’re quite right. There are times when those three little words “Can I help?” fill you with dread. While it can be cute to watch them having a go at household tasks, you do have to be prepared for them to a) take three times as long b) not actually get the job done, and c) create several other jobs along the way.

A child’s attempt at vacuuming, for example, involves cleaning the same tiny spot for about three minutes. Stopping to inspect how the vacuum works. Testing it on their finger/leg/face/ hair. Trying to work out which of their toys it will suck up. Crying because it’s sucked up their toy. Finding out where the toy has ended up and emptying the entire contents of the vacuum onto the floor as they attempt to retrieve said toy.

When you’ve got a toddler who’s trying desperately to help but is just unloading the washing machine as quickly as you load it, or flooding the kitchen as they ‘wash up’, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the last thing you’ll ever, ever rely on is this child’s help. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel. There will come a time when their input can actually, on

occasion, be really helpful. My son is now a dream to take to the supermarket and can even unload the trolley on to the conveyor belt in ‘cupboard order’ as I make a start on packing the bags. Just brilliant. My daughter can safely operate a kettle and has passed her tea-making training with flying colours. With a self-confessed tea-addict for a mother this is of definite benefit, as she’s learning: “Shall I make you a cup of tea, Mum”... short pause... “Can we go to the cinema later?”

Helping out can also be a good way of teaching them about earning money. My daughter recently asked if she could wash my car for £1. Bargain! Obviously, I jumped at the chance and she had a great time. She came inside triumphantly about half an hour later and claimed her £1, asking if we could make this a weekly thing. After I’d agreed to this, my sopping wet husband trudged through the garage to dispute the arrangement. It transpired that he’d done the washing while she’d been in charge of the ‘rinsing off’ (flouncing around with the hose pipe). Apparently she needs to work on her aim.

Although many, many tasks are still much quicker and easier if done alone, there are times when I’ve discovered that I do wholly rely on their help. Reading directions in the car, answering phone calls while I’m in the shower, letting the dog in/out, fetching things from upstairs, helping out when babies or small children come to visit, even advising me on which outfit to wear (I never thought I’d see THAT day)... it’s becoming apparent that children really do have their uses! I’m aware that this is a short-lived phase though, and their eagerness to help is likely to nosedive when they reach their teenage years. So, for now I’m going to make the most of it. “Can you put the kettle on, please?”

By Helen Young

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Holly’s Column Young Pride of Belper I heard recently about the courage of a Belper boy, Ben Stone-Payne, through Facebook. Ben is a pupil at St John’s Primary School.

I am at school with Ben’s sister, Ami, and already knew about their success as champion swimmers for Derby Phoenix Swimming Club but had no idea that Ben had been so poorly. He has been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a very painful condition where the intestines become inflamed and ulcerated which can have a huge impact on daily life. This is hard enough for an adult to deal with, but for a young, active boy, it could have been devastating. There is no cure, but symptoms can be alleviated by medication. Ben has had to miss a considerable amount of school and has not been able to see friends for long periods of time as he has been hospitalised in the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Not only has Ben had to endure months of pain and gruelling treatment, but he has bounced back determined to help other young people with this condition.

As Ben said to me: “I’d really like to help people who have it as well and also so Ulcerative Colitis can get more recognition because it is becoming more common in children. “ Ben is the youngest child in the Derby and Nottingham area to have Ulcerative Colitis and it’s believed he’s had it since age 3, however he was only diagnosed last April and he is now 11.

Ben’s mum, Elaine, talks about his condition.

“He had his first flare up when he was 3, and then again when he was 7. With his latest flare up we persevered a little bit more with the doctors, because you could see he was just getting worse and worse. He was in agony; every painkiller that the doctors at Derby Hospital gave him didn’t touch the pain he was going through. He was given morphine, steroids;

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nothing came close. So they sent him to Nottingham. They still gave him a lot of medicines that didn’t work. Then they suggested they’d try an Infliximab infusion and that if it didn’t work, Ben would have to go into theatre for surgery. Thankfully it was a success and now every eight weeks Ben gets an Infliximab infusion. The infusions will hopefully be able to stop if Ben looks like he is getting better, however he will be on medication for the rest of his life.”

One reason why Ben is keen to raise awareness is that this condition can be debilitating in many ways. Ben’s mum ensures she carries his ‘Can’t Wait’ card when they are out. This helps to reduce the embarrassment of gaining quick access to a toilet in shops and leaves no need for explanation to use facilities for people with disabilities.

Ben has been inspired to help people with Ulcerative Colitis by fundraising for ‘Crohn’s and Colitis UK’. So, he’s bought a wetsuit, had a practice swim in open water, and is now ready for ‘Big Swim Nottingham’ on 25th July – a 1 mile open water swim to raise money and awareness for people in his condition. He is even prepared to give up time on his birthday on 27th September to take part in ‘The Great Run’ in Sheffield – a 2.5k race. His original goal was to raise £1500 however, within days of starting the fundraising, he had broken his goal and to date has raised over £2000. In typical Ben-style, he’s decided now to add an extra challenge – to walk to the top of Ben Nevis!

If you would like to donate or support please go to: http://www.JustGiving.com/Ben-Stone-Payne.

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We wish Ben the best of luck!

By Holly Pridmore from Belper, age 15

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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 provides a wonderful service or who works hard to Beverley Kennedy, Floraline make a difference.

Let All Things Local surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

All Things Local has joined forces with Beverley Kennedy (pictured) from Floraline, Gregory’s Way in Belper, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

Liz Alsop from Easy Accounts Ltd with her Friendship Blooms bouquet.

to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail your nomination to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 29 April 2015.

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Liz Alsop who runs Easy Accounts Ltd in Belper, nominated by colleague, Tammi Colton. Here’s what Tammi wrote: “I would like to nominate Liz Alsop who runs Easy Accounts Ltd. She is great to work with and I am enjoying getting to know her. She has also been a big part of a pivotal year for me and I would love to show her my appreciation with a bunch of flowers.

Thanks Liz.” Tammi Colton

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Your Horoscope April and May 2015 The Cosmos during April and May April: Mars, the planet of courage and enterprise, was blazing through impulsive Aries during March.

Now moving at a much slower pace through Taurus, the energy is stabilising and it’s time to be more grounded and cultivate patience and persistence. Mighty Jupiter, the planet of abundance and opportunities, ends its retrograde period and starts direct motion once more on the 9th. Jupiter in Leo is all about having the courage to be creative and to see the rewards for all your previous hard work. The love planet, Venus, enters playful Gemini on the 12th – perfect energy to improve your social life, meet others and link up with like-minded people. The full moon in Libra on the 4th brings themes around harmony and balance into focus. You’ll need to ask yourself if you are taking on too much and pay attention to where rest and relaxation may be necessary. An energy boost arrives with the new moon in Aries on the 18th. May: May brings plenty of fiery energy and is the perfect month for original and creative ideas to take shape. An ongoing brilliant alignment between expansive Jupiter in Leo and innovative Uranus in Aries means that anything is possible! Motivational Mars gathers speed and moves into fast paced Gemini on the 12th. Mars in this sign is curious and flexible and enjoys experimentation and diversity; it could be the ideal time for taking a risk with ideas that have never been tried before. Mercury moves into the retrograde phase on the 19th; it’s best to have projects completed by then. As always with Mercury retrograde, please do take care with communications and travel, Mercury loves playing tricks and often brings confusion and misunderstandings. The full moon is in Scorpio on the 4th and the new moon is in Taurus on the 18th.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Your ruler, the powerful Mars, is now out of your sign and you may well breathe a sigh of relief. The energy will be much more focused now and you can put into practice the many ideas that came up last month. The new moon in your sign on the 18th is a pivotal time for new beginnings. May: The radiant sun and your ruling planet, Mars, light up the financial sector of your chart this month. It may be time to take another look at all things concerning your wealth and assets. The new moon in Taurus on the 18th is concerned with new beginnings around an ambitious project.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Motivational Mars has now arrived in your sign, bringing a certain confidence and courage that you might not have felt for a long time. You’ll have many ideas up your sleeve and this is the perfect time to test them out.

The full moon in Libra on the 4th brings interesting opportunities your way. May: The Sun is in your sign until the 21st and energetic Mars continues to give you an extra boost of vitality. Venus, your ruler, moves into sensitive Cancer on the 8th. This brings a chance to clear up some emotional matters that have been in the background for quite a while.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Abundant Jupiter brings renewed confidence and courage after the 9th, particularly in all things to do with communication. You might need to take stock and review your options as a brilliant idea can now turn into reality. Venus moves into your sign on the 12th, harmonious interaction is emphasised. May: Mercury has just entered your sign opening the possibilities for innovative ideas and exciting new plans to move ahead. Try to get these plans in place before the retrograde period starts on the 19th. The full moon on the 4th sheds light on an exciting opportunity for the future.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Financial matters get the go-ahead after Jupiter gathers momentum on the 9th; any setbacks and delays should start to ease. You’ll feel much more able to determine the important changes that need to be made, particularly after the powerful new moon in Aries on the 18th. May: This month brings a pleasing social period your way.

Opportunities open up and you can bask in the spotlight. Practical matters also look encouraging and you’ll feel ready to put in quite a lot of hard work. After the full moon on the18th you find that help comes from unexpected quarters.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Abundant Jupiter, retrograde in your sign, may have held you back over the last few months but now, moving forward, it’s all change. A much higher profile leads you to being in the right place at the right time, particularly as energetic Mars lights up your career sector all month. May: Energetic Mars moves into a pivotal sector of your chart on the 12th, bringing all sorts of new developments to your social life. Relationships may be the most exciting part of your life right now and a love affair, or a deep friendship, can be particularly rewarding for you.

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Community VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Motivational Mars is directing the spotlight on education and travel; it’s a great time to make plans, but do keep your options open. The powerful new moon in Aries on the 18th may bring totally new ideas and interesting situations your way. Venus in Gemini suggests enjoyment and fun! May: Your ruler, Mercury, is at the highest point of your chart this month, illuminating the way for brighter career prospects. Avoid wasting energy on trivia and take care not to be distracted, particularly during the retrograde phase. The Taurus new moon on the 18th highlights long distance travel.

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 Finances and resources become the focus for you this month as both Mars and your ruler Venus highlight this sector of your chart. As bountiful Jupiter moves forward on the 9th be watchful for opportunities that could come your way through friends, groups and associates. May: Further learning and long distance travel are both in the spotlight this month. Your confidence and intuition should be at a peak. Take this opportunity to further develop new projects as this is the perfect time to make a lasting impression on those around you.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 Your goals and ambitions get a boost after the 9th as dynamic Jupiter gathers speed in the career area of your chart. Financial rewards can also present themselves as Venus changes signs on the 12th. Be guided by your intuition and prepare for an energy surge on the 18th. May: The full moon in your sign on the 4th illuminates the important decisions that you have taken in recent months. Your career may be on a roll as work projects coincide with your determination to succeed. Mercury in Gemini ensures that you stay curious and explore, but make sure that you avoid arguments!

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Work and lifestyle issues are in the spotlight this month; it’s a good time to work on getting a better balance in these areas. Mercury is powerful in Aries and helps you connect with creative and innovative ideas.

Ambitious viewpoints have a good chance of success around the 18th. May: Mercury and Venus in Gemini bring relationships and partnerships into the spotlight this month. With abundant Jupiter also well aspected, big ideas can lead to remarkable results. Take care as Mercury approaches the retrograde phase; you may need to fine-tune your plans for the future.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Venus and Mars both occupy an extremely creative sector of your chart. It’s a good time to develop any expansive career plans that you have. The full moon in Libra on the 4th illuminates a new opportunity and allows you to make a lasting impression on those around you. May: This month brings a sense of adventure and exciting new possibilities. The Sun and energetic Mars are both in pivotal positions in your chart, ensuring that you enjoy popularity and recognition. Use positive thinking to get the very best out of any new social endeavours.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Home and family occupy your time this month; some home improvements may be necessary and with Mars strong in Taurus you’ll have plenty of energy to complete outstanding projects. The new moon in Aries on the 18th gives a boost to forthright communication. May: Your ruler, the maverick planet Uranus, is in spectacular aspect to abundant Jupiter all this month. Apply your energies to constructive pursuits and connecting with influential people. Your intellectual powers are sharp, but do get your plans into place before the retrograde phase begins.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 A busy month for Pisces – it looks like being anything but quiet! Mercury is strong in Aries and offers a new found confidence and courage to go about getting what you want. Abundant Jupiter makes waves after the 9th as your creative imagination is at an all-time high. May: Your home and your family are in the spotlight this month as Mercury and Venus occupy the domestic area of your chart. A new plan of action is on the cards and you may need to make some major decisions. It’s best to have plans in place before Mercury turns retrograde on the 19th.

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Community

Community Diary April/May 2015 April 4th: Waingroves Methodist Church Prayer Meeting at 10.15am.

4th: Specialist Plant Fair at Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne. DE6 1ST. 10am-4pm. Spring treat for garden lovers. Discover plants which can’t be obtained elsewhere. Free entry to Plant Fair.

5th: Waingroves Methodist Church SonRise Service in Waingroves Woodlands, 8.00am. Followed by breakfast at Church.

11th: Derwent Brass perform the first of this year’s Roy Poole Charity Concerts in aid of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. 7pm Landau Forte Theatre, Fox St, Derby. Tkts £8.00 (prior booking) & £9.00 (on the door), children 14 and under, half price. Booking 01332 605578. www.derwentbrass.com or Foulds Music, Irongate. DB Hotline: 07891 231551 email: sales@derwentbrass.co.uk 14th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild present ‘Fine Art and Textiles’ by Sally Wilson. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. 1.30pm for 2.00pm. Visitors welcome. Info: 01773 835995, email: janet.austin2@btinternet.com 16th: Kyleburn Historical Society presents ‘The Life and Times of a Farrier’ by Doug Bradbury. Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Rd. 7.30pm. Guests £2 – pay at the door.

18th: Ripley Spiritualist Church, Argyll Rd, Ripley presents an Evening of Mediumship with Pietro Politano. 6.15pm.

25th: The Derwent Singers invite you to Come and Sing Bach & Pergolesi directed by Richard Roddis. 9.30am to 4.45pm.

St Alban’s Church Chaddesden, DE21 6ET. Apply before April 16th. Info: www.derwentsingers.org.uk or 07726 789477 or 01773 852596 or comeandsing@derwentsingers.org.uk.

26th: Waingroves Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary at 3pm.

May 2nd: Waingroves Methodist Church Prayer Meeting at 10.15am.

6th-8th: Waingroves Methodist Church Well Dressing Preparations. Open all day, everyone welcome to join in petalling.

8th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild present ‘Cat and Mouse’ by Paddy Killer. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. 1.30pm for 2.00pm. Visitors welcome. Info: 01773 835995, email: janet.austin2@btinternet.com 9th: Waingroves Methodist Church Well Dressing Dedication. 11am followed by lunches at 12noon & refreshments until 4pm.

9th: St Mary’s School Fair, The Broadway, Derby. DE22 1AU. 11am-2pm. Funfair rides, magician, craft stalls. Rammie will be there for first hour.

Free entry.

10th: Waingroves Methodist Church Well Dressing Service led by Mrs Jean Parton.

14th: Waingroves Methodist Church Tea & Chat Christian Aid Special 2-4pm.

16th: 30th Action Medical Research Garden Party. 12.30pm, 57 Ripley Road, Heage DE56 2HU. Stalls, Cream Teas, visit from Paddington, Golf Ball Race 4.00pm. Info: 01773 824442 or 01773 744135 25th: Car Boot Sale, 12pm Hurt Arms, Ambergate. Cars £10. Strictly no cars before 11am. Profits to go to Marie Curie Cancer Care. No advance bookings. Info: Suzy 01773 829696.

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Upbeat In this edition of All Things Local, officers will be sharing their top tips to help you to stay safe from holiday booking fraudsters.

With the summer months fast approaching, now may be the time when you are thinking of heading online to bag yourself a summer holiday bargain.

As we search to find the best deals, fraudsters are also heading online to offer deals that are too good to miss and can result in holiday makers falling victim to their scams.

Scams can include fraudulent advertisements of holiday villas and apartments, or customers believing that they are booking a flight – only to receive a fake ticket or pay for a ticket that never turns up.

Detective Inspector Rob King, Head of the Derbyshire Economic Crime Unit said: “Families work hard to save up for their holiday and fraudsters are taking advantage of this by offering deals that seem too good to miss.

“Thankfully, by following some simple yet effective steps, you can enjoy your holiday without falling victim to holiday booking scams.

“Firstly, always do your research and check that the company and the website address that you are using is legitimate and has not been altered, such as changing from .com to .org.

“Secondly, check whether the company that you are using is a member of a recognised trade body such as ABTA. This offers extra reassurance that the organisation is trustworthy.

“Finally, use your instincts. If the deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is, so always take the time to check the details of your holiday before booking.”

Other advice includes never paying directly into an owner’s bank account; instead use a credit card where possible, or a debit card that offers protection. Make sure that any receipts, invoices, and terms and conditions are read carefully, and beware of any companies that don’t provide any at all.

For more advice around fraud, visit the dedicated ‘Stamp Out Fraud’ webpage at www.derbyshire.police.uk/stampoutfraud

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Community

Local History: Belper Volunteers a Recollection

In Belper Historical Society’s archive is an extract from the recollections of Mr Joseph Buckley Harrison, who, at 86 years old in 1929, was the last survivor of the old Belper Volunteers, also known as the Derbyshire Volunteer Rifle Corps, which he joined when they were set up as the 13th Belper Detachment in 1860.

Although they never had to do any fighting, they were armed with Enfield rifles, and Mr Harrison became a good shot. When he was a corporal, he was one of the firing party at the first military funeral in Belper on the death of one of their members, Private Davis, who was laid to rest in Belper Cemetery.

He estimated that there were about 150 Volunteers in Belper. They wore scarlet uniforms, and went once a week to Derby to drill, sometimes marching there but often going by train. Mr Harrison remembered them all going to Hyde Park, London to be reviewed by Queen Victoria along with all the Volunteers in the country. They started from Belper by train at 4 o’clock, reaching St Pancras station in time for a lunch of pork pie and beer. He recalled that it was a very cold day, and that while they waited their turn to march past the reviewing point, their hands holding the rifles became numb. However, they were cheered by the shouts of “Well done Derbyshire” from several prominent officers who were accompanying the Queen. As a contrast, at a review at Chatsworth the weather conditions were the opposite, being an exceptionally hot day, and the person reviewing the Volunteers marched them around so much that many of them fainted.

Mr Harrison remained with the Rifles for six years until he left the town, having risen to the rank of sergeant.

The Volunteer and Yeomanry Force in England arose in 1794 as a consequence of threatened invasion from Europe. By the end of 1798 three infantry corps had been raised at Derby, Wirksworth and Ashbourne.

On September 16th, 1803, the Derbyshire Officers of Volunteers received their first commissions. There is no space in this short article to go into the history of

by G. J. Jackson, photographer of Belper in 1892, showing Photograph Belper and Milford Volunteers mustering on the Butts. The Park Tavern on the left is now demolished.

the voluntary militia. Suffice it to say that they were eventually absorbed into the county regiment, the Sherwood Foresters.

Also in the archive we have a large photograph of all the members of the Belper Detachment of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Derbyshire Regiment, taken in the grounds of Makeney House, Milford, which was presented by the rank and file to Major G. H. Strutt after 20 years in command. The photographer was Wayne of Belper. We are not sure of the date but it was most probably taken in 1884 or 1885. The photograph is too large to reproduce sensibly on this page, but if anyone has any knowledge of the Belper Detachment or the photographer, the Society would be pleased to hear from you.

Belper Historical Society has a programme of talks at the Heritage Centre on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm. The April meeting will be a talk by Mike Le-Baigue on “Accents and Dialects of Derbyshire”, and in May, John Morrissey will describe the work to establish a walkway along the Ecclesbourne Valley. All are welcome. The charge to visitors is £1.50. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available at the end of the meeting. Members also attend St. John’s Heritage Centre on the last Saturday of the month from 9.30am to 12.00noon, and are available to help visitors with queries about Belper’s history. The Roll of Honour recording the fallen in the First World War will be turned to the next page at this time.

By Pat Marjoram Chairman, Belper Historical Society

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Little Black Book

Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes Belper

1st Alton Manor Scout Group Beavers, Cubs and Scout group – More details from Group Scout Leader Darren Barnes: 01773 880019.

1st Belper Rainbows Belper Lane, Belper, Thursday evening, for girls 5 to 7. Details from belperrainbows@hotmail.co.uk 1st Belper Scout Group Belper Lane, Belper. For young people aged 6 to 14, male & female.

Contact: www.firstbelper.org.uk or Group Scout Leader Sandra Nix 01773 829373 1st Openwoodgate Scout Group St Mark’s Church Hall, Over Lane, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14.

Group scout leader Sharon Marshall: 07809 408 829.

4th Belper Scout Group Central Methodist Chapel, Chapel Street, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14. Group scout leader Roland Jakes: 01773 827626.

Alzheimers Society Belper Support Group First Tuesday of the month 2-4pm, Belper Cottage, 16 Chapel St. DE56 1AR. Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Aroma Run by Belper Community Church at The Greyhound Inn on Whitemoor Lane.

3rd Sat each month 10.30am. Free cake & coffee. Quiz & chat. Families welcome. Tel:Henry Ford 01773 828619.

Baby Sensory Baby development classes at the Lion Hotel, Belper. Every Friday at 10am.

Call Claire on 07967 485855 or email derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk to book your free trial.

Baby Yoga Suitable from 8 weeks old to crawling. Belper Community Hall Thursdays 9.45am - 11am, 6 week courses run during term time only. Small class sizes mean limited places. To book or for further information please contact Laurie Lowe at Little Sage yoga tel: 07545 479693 email: laurie@littlesageyoga.co.uk or visit www.littlesageyoga.co.uk Badger Explorer Scout Unit Christ Church, Bridge Street, Belper. Teenagers, male and female, 14 to 18. Explorer leader Paul Maddison: 01773 880422.

Belper Aiwakai Karate Club Training for all ages and abilities at Belper Leisure Centre, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper on Fridays at 6.30pm. The general club finishes at 7.45pm followed by advanced session running until 8.30pm. Dave Johnson 07954 371945.

Belper Art Group Meet at Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper, every Thursday 7pm to 9pm in Room 19. All abilities welcome.

Belper Bicycle Club Meet 1st Monday in every month (apart from Bank Holidays) at the Strutt Club, Campbell Street, Belper 7pm. New members welcome of all ages who are interested in cycle racing, either to compete for the team or as social members. Website www.belperbc.co.uk or Jonathan Marshall 01773 829590.

Belper Bridge Club Meets every Friday at 6.50pm at the Masonic Hall, Campbell St, Belper.

All welcome. www.bridgewebs.com/belper Belper Buggies Walking/fitness group. Meet at the bandstand at Belper River Gardens 1.30pm on Wednesdays. Free session. Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

Belper Cadets Parade on Monday & Wednesday 18.45 to 21.00 at the Drill Hall, Clusters Road, Belper (near Long Row School) Open to all young people 12-18.

Contact Darron Moody 07921 501981.

Belper Chess Club Every Wednesday at The Old Kings Head, Days Lane, Belper. Start time 7.30pm. Secretary R Harrison Tel: 01773 824885 or 07971 111061 e-mail: rsharrison70@btinternet.com www.belperchessclub.org.uk Belper Civic Forum Civic association for Belper parish (including Milford) particularly concerned with planning, services, town improvement and heritage matters.Email belpercivicforum@hotmail.co.uk or Roger Shelley 01773 829176 Belper Community Church Meets twice a month at Whitemoor Centre 10.30am Sundays on John O’Gaunts Way. Modern Church for all ages. Tel: Henry Ford 01773 828619.

Belper Countryside Joggers Jog Derbyshire group. Meets on Belper Lane across from the Talbot Hotel.

Mondays at 7.45pm (beginners), Thursdays at 7.30pm (intermediates).

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Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club Belper Congregational Church, Green Lane, Belper. Concerts on 3rd Saturday monthly. Social evenings on alternate Thursdays 7pm to 10pm at Belper Heritage Centre. Nigel Dawes: 01773 827204.

Belper District 50+ Forum Congregational Church, Church Walk, off Green Lane, Belper. Quarterly open meetings, Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Various themes relating to over 50’s. Ann Homar 01773 829556.

Belper Folk Club Every Tuesday at The Old Kings Head, Days Lane, Belper, 8.30pm.

Details from 01246 865170 or www.belperfolkclub.co.uk Belper Gardening Club Meets on the 4th Wednesday each month, Belper Football Club at 7.30pm.

Guest speakers, plant and seed swap, trips & events. Contact Kathy 07779 412702.

Belper Harriers Joggers Jog Derbyshire group.Meets at Belper Leisure Centre. For all jogging abilities.

Tuesdays 7pm. Contact Geoff: 07802 657321 Belper Historical Society Talks programme on first Weds of the month at St John’s Heritage Centre, The Butts at 7.30pm. Email patmarjoram@tiscali.co.uk or call 01332 880600.

Belper Hope Café and open mic Salvation Army Hall, Belper Market Place, Sunday 7pm to 9pm. Quiz.

David Howarth: 07726 694618.

Belper Junior Musical Theatre Singing group for 7+ years. Meet on Wednesdays at the former Strutt’s School on the corner of Gibfield Lane, Belper, 6pm - 7.15pm.

Call: 01332 881766.

Belper Krav Maga Academy Belper Leisure Centre, Kilbourne Road, Belper. Martial Arts club; train on Mondays & Fridays 8.30pm to 9.30pm both nights.

Details on www.ikma.co.uk Belper Meadows Bowls Club Belper Meadows, off Bridge Street, Belper. More details from secretary Graham Sheldon 01773 827548, or www.belpermeadowsbowlsclub.co.uk. New members welcome.

Belper Meadows Tennis Club Meet behind Christ Church, off A6, The Triangle. Adult social nights Tuesdays and Thursdays. New members of all ages and abilities welcome. www.belpertennis.co.uk Belper Model Railway Group Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper (opposite Babington Hospital), Wednesdays 7pm to 10pm. Details from Stephen Shepherd (secretary) at shepherd295@btinternet.com tel no: 01283 703300.

Belper Musical Theatre Musical theatre shows performed every February and singing concerts performed at intervals throughout the year. Meet 7.30pm on Wednesdays at former Strutt’s School, Gibfield Lane, Belper. Call: 01773 825938.

Belper Players Mondays at Strutt Centre, Derby Road and Thursdays at Lion Hotel, Bridge Street at 7:30pm. Wanting new members – actors, backstage and front of house. Secretary Joyce Towle: 01335 370827.

Belper Singers Chamber choir of 24 voices, repertoire includes sacred and secular works, mostly unaccompanied. Vacancies for experienced tenors and basses. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm, Congregational Church, off Green Lane, Belper, DE56 1DB. www.belpersingers.webs.com or call 01773 850263.

Belper Social Club for the Disabled Every second Wednesday at The Whitemoor Centre, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper, 7.30pm. Barbara Pickering: 01773 823803.

Belper Stage Productions Rehearse on Mon evenings at 7.30pm in The Blue Room, Robert Ludlam Theatre, St Benedict’s School, Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey DE22 1JD. Adults & childrenre hearse for fun. Info: 07758 625372 Belper Stroke Club Belper Leisure Centre, off Kilbourne Road, Belper, 2pm to 4pm on alternative Tuesdays. 01773 824804.

Belper Sub-Aqua Club Belper Leisure Centre, off Nottingham Road, Belper, every Wednesday 8pm to 9pm - scuba training for beginners. Tony Slator 01773 825137.

Belper Tae Kwon-Do School Belper Leisure Centre, Kilbourne Road, Belper. New beginner classes, age 4 and above, Saturday 9.30am to 10.30am; Wednesday 5.15pm to 6.30pm. New beginner adult classes, Sunday 7.30pm to 9pm, and Wednesday 8pm to 9.30pm. 4th Dan, Karl Duro: 07946 593363.

Belper Thursday Club Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Alternate Thursdays.

Social meetings for retired ladies and gents. £1.50 admission. Call: 01773 825619.

Belper Toy Library The Bungalow, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper DE56 1RZ All Welcome to Come Play & Take Away - “Stay & Play” Session 1.30 - 4pm £2.50 entry fee includes craft activity, refreshments, 1 free toy hire.

Lifetime membership is £5.00. School, Group & Child-minder membership also available upon request. E-Mail: Belper@toylibraries.org Over 2,000 toys available for hire visit www.toylibraries.org or contact mobile 07528 165120 or 0845 310 2738.

Belper Town Wind Band Methodist Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, on Tuesdays, 7.15pm. Brass and wind instrument players any age, average to good abilities, welcome.

Gaynor Lovett: 01332 881875.

Belper U3A Self help social and education group for retired people. Open meetings on 1st Friday of the month. 10am at Strutt’s, Derby Road, Belper.

New members welcome. Roma (01773) 821499.

Belper WI Meet 1st Tuesday of the month at Congregational Church, Green Lane, Belper. 7.15pm. President Joan Blower 01773 853862 Secretary: Miranda.francis60@yahoo.com Tel: 01773 821424 Belper Women’s Group Every Wednesday at 10am at Holbrook Road School. Talks and social events.

New members welcome. Call Marie on 01773 824406.

Bereavement Support Group The Cottage Project, Chapel Street, Belper every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10am to 12noon. 01773 880364.

Bumps and Babes Group For new and expectant parents every Monday 10-11.30am in the Belper Community Hall.

BYTE (Belper Youth Theatre) Drama & Performance Arts for 11 to 16 year olds at Long Row School, Belper, on Wednesdays 5pm to 6pm. Call 01773 828724.

Citizen’s Advice Bureau Free advice in all GP surgeries in Belper, contact your surgery for appointment.

For appointment at Bureau, 103 Bridge St., call 0844 375 2712 between 9.30am and 4pm.

Cheerleading Classes Belper Leisure Centre, for ages 5 and over, Saturday 10.20am 11.20am. Classes also in Heanor and Smalley. Full details from Nicky Horton: 07748 148626.

Chevin Probus Club For retired professional/businessmen in Belper, Duffield, Little Eaton and surrounding area. Meet at 10.30am for coffee on third Monday each month at Lion Hotel, Bridge Street Belper for talks/lunches, 11am. Occasional trips out for members and partners.

Eric Allen: 01773 823105.

Community Crafts Card-making classes at Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, alternate Thursdays 10am to 12noon. £5 per session.

Kelly Austin: 01773 763841, or communitycrafts@fsmail.net Compassionate Communication Practice Group Belper Unitarian Chapel. Learn how to use non-violent communication (NVC) to enhance relationships & resolve conflicts. Info: Fran Hill 01773 827452, 07955 588356 or franhill2@gmail.com Dalesmen Male Voice Choir of Belper Practice at the old Herbert Strutt School, Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper, 7.30pm Mondays. New members welcome, or just sit and listen. Paul: 01773 748986.

Derbyshire Children’s Centre Alder Road, Belper. For a guide to free activities in the area, call 01773 826651 or e-mail Belpercc@derbyshire.gov.uk for further details.

Diddi Dance Pre-school dance group at Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Meet on Thursdays 9.30am to 10.15am for children 16 months to school age. No classes at Christmas. Debi Walker: 07805 784445 or www.diddidance.com Fibro Lifestyle Informal self-help support group for people with Fibromyalgia. Meetings held last Tuesday of each month. Info: Brenda 01773 827019.

Fleet Arts The Fleet, Belper. A local charity delivering high quality arts opportunities within the community. Rooms for hire including Music Rehearsal space at very reasonable rates. Details: 01773 820484, Email jane@fleet-arts.org or visit www.fleet-arts.org Fleet Indoor Bowls Belper Would love to see new members at our very laid back, friendly club.

Monday evenings. Average age 50+ but all ages considered.

Phone: Annette 01773 824945.

Folk Friendzy Traditional Dancing for youngsters 5-19 years old at Belper Community Hall (behind Belper Library, Bridge Street, Belper.)

Saturdays 9am to 12.30pm. Also at Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet, Belper on Wednesdays 6.30pm to 9pm. New dancers welcome.

01773 743741.

Friends of Belper Parks A community group who holds events and work parties to improve and maintain Belper Parks. See website www.belperparks.info or ring Dave 01773 824743.

Friends of Belper River Gardens Organising concerts, events and taking part in working parties to make use of and help improve Belper’s unique Edwardian riverside gardens.

Trevor 01773 821920 Genus (Belper District) Scout Network For boys and girls 18-25. Contact network leader Adam Thompson 01332 841744; email genusnetwork@belperdistrictscouts.org.uk or visit http://www.belperdistrictscouts.org.uk/genusnetwork/ Goryukan Belper Aikido Club Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU, Tuesday & Thursday nights.

Contact Henry Sensei on 07538-757073/Email: yoshinkan.aikido@virgin.net/Website: www.belper-aikido.co.uk Karate with Ronin Budo Training on Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Belper Strutt Centre.

More info: Call Charles Spring 07980 639437 or go to http://www.facebook.com/RoninBudo or email: charlesspring@btinternet.com Ladybirds Pre-School Play, learn and grow together at our friendly Pre-School. Strutts Centre, Room 17, Derby Rd., Belper. DE56 1UU. Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9.15-16.00, Thur 9.15-12.15. Tel: 07804 219458.

Little Black Book L D Camera Club Meet alternative Tuesdays at the Conservative Club, Campbell Street, Belper, 8pm. T Swift: 01773 853437.

Learning Through Drama St John’s School, Belper, Mondays, 4.30pm to 5pm; and Long Row School, Belper, Wednesdays, 4.30pm to 5pm. Speech and drama tuition by qualified teachers for ages 5 to 15. Call: 07914 539719.

Meditation Group Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row off Green Lane. From September 2014 meets every 1st and 3rd Wed 7.45-9.15pm. All welcome – no experience necessary. Andy Phillips 01773 823160 or andyphillips.one@gmail.com Mid Derbyshire Green Party 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. 7pm at the Bull’s Head, Dalley Lane, Belper Lane End. Info: Sue MacFarlane, sue@the-macfarlanes.co.uk 01773 423758.

Parent & Toddler Group at Fleet Arts Every Thursday from 10am to 12pm. All Welcome.

Playball Multi-Sport Coaching Session at Fleet Arts For children aged 2 to 4 yrs. Fridays 1.30-2.45pm term time only.

Contact: 07935 600027.

Pregnancy Yoga Classes at No. 28 The Market Place, Belper. Wednesdays 6.30-8pm.

Gentle pregnancy and birth-specific yoga exercises. Experienced pregnancy yoga teacher/NHS midwife Alison Talbot. alison@purplelotusyoga.co.uk 07877 970112 www.purplelotusyoga.co.uk Reiki Share Group For Reiki Level 1 or above. Meets first Fri of month at Fleet Arts, Belper.

7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Info: Judy 07875 367270.

Rotary Club of Belper and Duffield Monday evening 7.30pm at the Lion Hotel, Bridge Street.

Info: www.belper-rotary.co.uk or Nick Blurton 01773 824607.

Rough Truffles Community Choir Singing songs from around the world. Choir is open to everyone, regardless of experience, ability or confidence. No auditions, songs are taught by ear, so no need to read music. Meet upstairs at the Queens Head pub, Chesterfield Road, Belper, every Monday at 8.00pm.

All welcome. Details: www.roughtruffles.org.uk Royal British Legion(Belper) Club Strutt Street, Belper. Entertainment every Saturday evening from 8.30pm. Also alternate Tuesday evenings from 8.30pm.

More info: 01773 822151 Everyone welcome.

You don’t have to be ex-military to join.

Royal British Legion, Women’s Section Royal British Legion, Strutt Street, Belper, last Wednesday each month, speaker, 7.15pm. Also, day after at 10am is a coffee morning with raffle and stalls. New members welcome. 01773 826691.

Scottish Dancing Hazelwood Village Hall, Hazelwood. Opens mid-Sept. Details from Robert Bee 01629 822476 Shamanic Journeying Group Meet 3rd Friday of the month. St Johns Chapel, The Butts, Belper 7pm – 10pm Contact Pat Dunnicliffe or Del woods on 01332 880984 dunnwooddrums@live.com Info: www.dunnwooddrums.com Shape Fitness Strutt’s Centre, Mondays 7.30pm. Pilates with fitness, come and join the fun.

Contact Dawn 07917 728912.

Sing for the Joy Of It Choir led by Sue MacFarlane, member of Natural Voice Practitioner’s Network. No experience necessary. 2nd & 4th Tues at 12noon. Free. Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row. DE56 1DH. Info: Fran Hill 01773 827452 or franhill2@gmail.com Special Friends Parent led play and support group for 0-5’s with additional needs.

Siblings welcome. Second Wednesday of every month 9.45-11.45am.

Belper Children’s Centre, Alder Road, Belper. DE56 1LP. info@special-friends.co.uk www.facebook.com/specialfriendsbelper Star Roles After-School Drama Club at Fleet Arts For children aged 6 to 11 yrs. Fridays 4.30-6pm term time only.

Contact: 01773 880479 or 07760 376467.

Strutts Centre Ltd Derby Road, Belper. A thriving community centre run entirely by volunteers. If you wish to hire a space or want more details of the many varied activities held here, ring Strutts on 01773 599993 or visit websites www.strutts.net or www.strutts.org The Chevin Singers Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper, term time Tuesday 10am to 12noon.

Unaccompanied singing. No need to read music or have any singing experience. £3 per session. Call 01773 822253 or just turn up at Strutts.

The Drop Inn Centre Independent Youth Centre & Charity Advice, support & alternative education for young people Open: Mon 4.30pm - 9.30pm, Tues 6pm - 8pm, Thurs 7pm 9.30pm. More info: Andrea Fox 07960 576257 email: thedropinn@hotmail.co.uk www.thedropinn.org The Highedge Historical Society Welcomes new members. Parkside Methodist Church, Parkside, Heage on second Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

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Little Black Book Tiny Talk Baby Signing and Toddler Talk 0-3 yrs. Teach your baby to communicate before they can talk. Help your toddler learn skills needed for pre-school. Tuesdays 11-12noon at The Fit Pit Ground Floor, East Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 2UA. Contact beccid@tinytalk.co.uk or 07812 420396 Toddler Group Every Wednesday 10-11.30am in the Belper Community Hall Transition Belper Community organisation and charity working towards a low carbon local economy. Meet at 7.30pm first Tuesday of each month at Strutt’s Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper. See www.transitionbelper.org or email info@transitionbelper.org. Phone: 07773 667316.

Tuesday Club St Mark’s Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Socials, speakers, trips for active retired 55+ ladies and gents and is non-denominational. 01773 820664 or 01773 747195.

Twistin’ Tikes Thursdays a new music class for ages 3-5. The Fit Pit, East Mill, Bridge Foot.

1.45-2.45pm.Contact Jacqui 07977 578359 or info@twistintots.co.uk www.facebook/twistintots Twistin’ Tots Tuesdays, music group for under 5’s. 9.45-11.45am. Twistin Tinies, music and baby bonding for 0-18months. 1.30-2.30pm. Belper Community Hall, Bridge St. Contact Jacqui 07977 578359 or info@twistintots.co.uk www.facebook/twistintots Umbrella – Parent/Carer’s Support Group Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children and young adults and their families in Derby City and South Derbyshire.

Meet second Thursday in the month, Strutts Building, Derby Rd., Belper DE56 1UU. 10am-12noon. Info: Alisha 01332 785658.

Walking for Health Meet at Babington Clinic, Derby Road, Belper (or occasionally at Belper Train Station) on Wednesday 10am. Free walk led by trained volunteer walk leaders. Call Tor Pitts on 01283 563483 or 07977 439309. Belper Beginners Walk lasting 1 hour. Meet inside Belper Leisure Centre Wednesday at 2.30pm.

Whitemoor Day Service Adult care - Activities for adults with learning disabilities, at 100 John O’Gaunts Way, Belper. Unit manager Jeannette Simms: 01629 531906 or 07975 707240.

Yoga Classes Whitemoor Medical Centre, Whitemoor Lane, Belper. Tuesday, 5.50pm to 6.50pm. Gentle Yoga, Thursday 9am to 10.30am.

Book with Rachel Jennings: 01332 780580.

Church Contacts St Clement’s Church, Horsley; St Susanna’s Church, Horsley Woodhouse; St Mary’s Church, Denby. Serving the parishes of Horsley, Denby, Horsley Woodhouse, Kilburn and Coxbench.

For all church-based enquiries contact the parish office 01332 880284.

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

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.

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 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 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. Hunters Arms, Kilburn.

1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7-8.30pm. Info: Cathy 07986 450580.

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.

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 Kyleburn Historical Society Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Road, Kilburn, every third Thursday, 7.30pm. Speakers. Chairman. Keith Staley: 01332 881853.

Kilburn Wine Circle Kilburn Village Hall, Church St., DE56 0LU. Every third Wednesday of the month to taste wine. Contact David Savidge 0115 930 3712 or Phil Bacon 01332 883267.

Mums & Minis Denby Bottles Church, Danesby Crescent, Tuesdays 10am to 12noon. Mike and Alison James 01773 743104 Probus Club For retired people. Meet at Denby Lodge, Denby on the second Thursday each month at 10.45am. New members welcome.

Mr H Hunt: 01773 570483 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 Denby Institute first Wednesday every month. 2.15pm. Betty: 01332 880726.

All welcome.

Walking for Health Meet outside the Bourne Cafe, Denby Pottery Visitor’s Centre. Thursday 9.30am.

Various routes led by trained walk leaders. Contact: 01283 563483.

Whist Drive Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm.

01773 741586

Duffield

Codnor & District WI 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Mill Lane, Codnor.

01773 714098.

1st Duffield Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14 at Scout HQ, Hall Farm Road, Duffield. Group Scout Leader Alan Hudson: 01332 840377.

Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Come Out & Play in Codnor. Peveril House, Codnor. Play and information for families.

Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk

Adult Yoga and Meditation Term time only: Mon at Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield . 7pm – 7.30pm Meditation followed by Yoga 7.30 – 9pm. Thurs: Yoga 1.15 – 2.30pm Duffield Scout Hall, Hall Farm Road. Info: Anita 01332 842070.

Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities.

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171

Amber Painting Group Friendly Art Group meets Fridays 1.45-3.45pm, Methodist Church Hall, King St, Duffield. New members welcome. Tel: 01332 842016.

Tiny Talk Baby Sign Language Class Mondays 1.30-2.30pm at Waingroves Community Centre, Church Street, Waingroves DE5 9TX Trish Wright: 07795 554375 or trishw@tinytalk.co.uk

Derwent Valley Training Band Music Block, Ecclesbourne School, Mondays 5.45pm to 6.30pm for brass and wind players all ages, from beginners to Grade 3. Kath Hoblyn: 01332 840405.

Denby & Kilburn

Derwent Valley Wind Band Concert Hall, Ecclesbourne School, term time only on Mondays 6.45pm 8.15pm. For brass and wind players of all ages. Grade 3 and above.

Tony Rawcliffe 01332 841501.

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1st Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Scout Hut, Highfield Road, Kilburn, Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm.

Call 01332 882535 or 07545 551890 for details.

Duffield and District Bowling Club Meet at Milford Bowling Green behind Nealies. Paul Greenwood: 01332 840478 or e-mail greenwoodpaul@hotmail.co.uk New members welcome.

3rd Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm at Kilburn Methodist Chapel Brown Owl (Trish Rose) 01332 881786

Duffield Baby and Toddler Group Playgroup for babies and pre-school children, every Wednesday 9.30-11am, Duffield Methodist Church, King Street.

Duffield Gardening Club Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield. First Saturday each month, 10am. Slide shows, outings, activities, coffee. Chairperson Sandra Dare 01332 841658 Duffield Pre-school Duffield Meadows School, Mon-Fri. For children aged 2yrs to school age.

Thur & Fri lunch club. Contact: 07955 168892 or www.duffieldpreschool.co.uk Duffield Singers Friendly community choir. Meet every Wednesday at St Margaret’s Church, Hall Farm Road, Duffield at 7.45pm. New members welcome, bass, tenor, alto & soprano voices www.facebook.com/theduffieldsingers2014 Duffield Tae Kwon-Do School Duffield Meadows School, on Mondays 4.50pm to 6.20pm and on Fridays 4.50pm to 6.20pm. New beginner children’s classes from aged 4 upwards. 4th dan, Karl Duro: 07946 593363.

Families at Four St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Church Hall, every 4th Sunday 4pm. Games, stories and songs for families. 01332 840536.

Fusion Club for 5 to 11-year-olds at Emmanuel Christian Centre, 32 Chapel Street, Sundays 11am to 12noon. Parents welcome to stay.

Family service first Sunday every month.

Ignition St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Hall every Tuesday night during term time from 7.30pm to 9pm for school years 10 to 13. 01332 840536.

Impact St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Hall, every Monday night during term time from 7pm to 8.30pm for school years 7 to 9. 01332 840536.

Jog Duffield Jog Derbyshire group. Meets at Eyes Meadow. All abilities welcome.

Monday 6pm, Tuesday 9.30am and Thursday 6pm. Contact Julie 07934 494121 Kick Fit and Abs Blast Duffield Meadows Junior School – aerobic and conditioning classes.

Kick Fit on Wednesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm, £3.50. Abs Blast on Wednesdays 7.30pm to 7.55pm, £2. Or both for £5.

Matt Elliott: 07971 923248 or e-mail mattelliott@live.com MASSIVE – Youth Drop-In Centre Emmanuel Community Church, Chapel Street, Duffield.

Fridays 4.00pm-6.00pm (School years 7-9) 7.00pm-10.00pm (School years 10+) Contact Will Leech – 01332 841386.

Messy Church Methodist Church, King Street, Duffield, first Sunday of the month 10.30am - 11.15am. Bible stories, crafts, fun and activities for children of all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Coleen 01332 841788.

Music at Duffield Non-profit making music society and registered charity.

Info: www.musicatduffield.com

Little Black Book Holbrook Garden Group Holbrook Moor Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Holbrook, third Monday each month, 7.30pm. All welcome. David Skelton: 01332 881221.

Holbrook Miners Welfare Bowls Club Holbrook Miners Welfare Club Shaw Lane, Holbrook.

Details from Sharon Stevens: 01332 781403.

Holbrook WI Holbrook Sports and Social Club, Shaw Lane, Holbrook. First Wednesday each month. 7.30pm. Lilian Phipps 01332 881419.

Horsley & Coxbench Horsley & Coxbench WI Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley, second Monday each month. 7.15pm. Tel: Janet 01332 883466.

Horsley Over 60’s Club Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Secretary Betty Holloway: 01332 880726.

Ladies Night Informal evenings with talks, crafts and social events every 3rd Tuesday 7.45 pm, in Horsley Village Hall Church Street, Horsley. 01332 881025 or 01773 741977

Horsley Woodhouse

1st Sitwell Scout Group For cubs aged 7 ½ to 11. Meet every Weds 6.30-8pm.

Sitwell Scout HQ off Church Lane, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AW. Other sections to open soon. Info: www.1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk, Email: Cubs@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm.

Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997 Horsley Woodhouse Joggers Meet at the church hall, Horsley Woodhouse 7.00pm Thursdays. £2 per session. Beginners group for new or returning joggers.

Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School Methodist Church Hall, Main Street. Term Time: Under 3’s Monday & Wednesday 1.00pm to 3.30pm. Over 3’s Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12.15pm. Call 07969 964842 during opening hours.

Seedlings Toddler Group at Emmanuel Community Church Chapel Street, Duffield Tuesdays 9.30 –11.30am (term time) email: seedlings.duffield@hotmail.co.uk

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.

Songs of Praise St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Hall, 1st Monday every month at 2pm.

Service with traditional hymns, short talk, and cream tea. 01332 840536.

Orchard Group Dominoes, Scrabble, and Whist at Orchard Community Centre, off Fairfield Road, alternate Tuesdays 2pm. 01332 883240.

Sparks St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Church Hall, every 1st Sunday 10am for Primary School aged children. Songs, stories, games and meet Sparky.

01332 840536.

Over 55’s Gentle Exercise Class Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Pauline Clarke: 01773 712829 or Eric 01332 881566

The Duffield Club Private members snooker/social club at 13 Town Street, Duffield.

Call Glyn: 07739 190976 Who Let The Dads Out! Toddler Group for Dads, Grandads and male carers and their under 4’s. Every 2nd Saturday in the month at Duffield Baptist Church, Makeney Road. DE56 4BD. 9 am – 10.30am. Enq: Robin Merrifield susa1@live.com , www.debc. org.uk 01335 372039.

Yoga with Tabitha Tuesdays 1-2pm (term time only) Duffield Squash Club. Fridays 11.30-12.30pm (term time only) Hazlewood Hall, Duffield. A Yoga class for all levels.

Contact me to secure a place – 07957 387333

Holbrook 1st Holbrook Scout Group Beavers, Cubs and Scout Group. Meet at Arkwright Hall, Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Leader Mark Hudson: 01773 827083.

Drumming Group Meets last Fri of month (may differ) 7pm – 9.30pm at The Arkwright Hall, Moorside Lane, Holbrook.

Contact Pat Dunnicliffe or Del Woods on 01332 880984 email:dunnwooddrums@live.com Info: www.dunnwooddrums.com Holbrook Baby & Toddler Group Holbrook Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Fridays 9.15am to 11.15am, term time. £2 per family. Rosemary Woodward: 07795 602478 Holbrook Friendship Club First Thursday of every month. 2pm -4pm at the Sports and Social Club, Shaw Lane, Holbrook. Call David Robinson for more information 01773 828304

Tae Kwon-Do Practical Self Defence Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Adult & Junior Classes, Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm.

Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk Walking for Health Meet outside the Working Men’s Club, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, 9.45am on Wednesdays. Free walk led by trained volunteer walk leaders; 2 to 3 miles long, though fields. Call Tor Pitts on 01283 563483 or 07977 439309.

Whist Drive British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, every Friday 7.30pm.

Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

Little Eaton Adult Yoga Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DE21 5EA; Wednesday 7.45pm to 9pm, term time only. Anita: 01332 842070.

Baby Sensory Baby development classes at Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton.

Meet every Tuesday 10am to 11am. Call Claire 07967 485855 to book your free trial visit.

Fitness Training Fast Fitness, Little Eaton Park, Mondays 6-6.30pm, £2.50 Circuit Training, Little Eaton Village Hall, Thursdays 6-7pm, £5.00 Contact: Ailsa Waters 07929 610558 Little Eaton Crown Green Bowling Club St Peter’s Park, Vicarage Lane. Valerie Kaye: 01332 834389 or Maurice Walkerdine: 01332 880168.

Little Eaton Dance School Little Eaton Village Hall, Little Eaton Park. Meet Saturdays, children 2 and over. Fun classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and acrobatic dance. Julie Law: 01332 835392 or 07815 564096.

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Little Black Book Little Eaton Gardening Club Meet at the Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, DE21 5EA every 3rd Wednesday evening of month 7-9pm. (Autumn & Winter) Excursions during summer months & December event. Visitors welcome.

Info: Moira Hutchison 01332 831966.

Little Eaton Jog Derbyshire Group Meet under Village Hall balcony. For all abilities.

Tuesdays 7pm. Fridays 9:15am (during school term time) Saturdays 8:15am Lesley Crane 07973 440589 lesley1crane@gmail.com Little Eaton Lawn Tennis Club St Peter’s Park, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton. 3 hard courts, open all year.

New members welcome. Visit www.littleeatontennisclub.co.uk for application form.

Little Eaton Players Amateur dramatic group staging several events a year. Rehearsals on Thursdays at Little Eaton OAP Hall, Barley Close, Little Eaton, 7pm. Steve 07970 969874 or littleeatonplayers@hotmail.co.uk Little Eaton Playschool United Reformed Church, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton. Sessional play, care and learning. Monday to Friday for children 2 years to school age.

Free funded places for 3 year olds. New play area and large garden.

07887 990783 or www.littleeatonplayschool.co.uk Little Eaton WI Second Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton. 7.30pm. President Barbara Adams 01332 832267. or secretaryMarian Ford 01332 840628.

Little Stars Drama Class Little Eaton Village Hall. Every Thursday 4-5pm for 5-10 year olds. Big Characters Drama, every Thursday 5-6pm for 12-18 year olds. Dinky Drama, every Friday 10-11am for 18 months – 4 year olds. Contact Fliss Goldsmith 07718 487079 or flippanccreative@yahoo.co.uk for FREE trial session Minds of Little Eaton OAP Hall, on Barley Close, Little Eaton, every Thursday 10am to 12noon. Groups and agency talks, confidence-building, quizzes, art/ crafts, local walks, visits. Contact Sandra Tilling or Jenny Godfrey: (0115) 9308696. 50p donations for entry.

OAP Hall Barley Close, Little Eaton. £7.50 per hour for hire. Screen is available for slide shows. OAP coffee morning, first Wednesday every month, 10am; Whist Drive, Thursdays 2pm to 4pm; OAP Keep Fit, Fridays.

Susan: 01332 832577.

The Friends in Harmony Choir Rehearse at Parish Rooms, Vicarage Road, Little Eaton, Tuesdays 7.30pm to 9pm. New singers welcome.

Conductor Barbara Lowe: 01332 833861.

The Village Pre-school Little Eaton At the new Little Eaton Village Hall, St Peter’s Park. Mon-Fri & all day on Mondays and Wednesdays. “Pop In” for Carers & under 5’s Fri am. Freeflow indoor and outdoor play. 07890 028346, 01332 834555 www.levillagepreschool.co.uk Twistin’ Tots Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane.Wednesdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Music session for babies 0 to 5 years. Jacqui: 07977 578359.

Youth Club New Village Hall, Little Eaton. Every Friday 4.30pm-6.30pm for Year 7 to school leavers. Chill out and have fun with friends.

Snacks available. Helen 07970 767667

Milford

Amber Valley Tai Chi Chuan Kawagishidojo (formerly the Riverside Gardens Centre) Milford. Tuesdays 6.30-8pm. Beginners Welcome. Call: 01332 890460 for details or email: sifu@ambervalleytaichichuan www.ambervalleytaichichuan.co.uk Belper Aiwakai Karate Club Training for all ages and abilities at Kawagishi Dojo, Milford on Tuesdays at 6.30pm-8.30pm. The general club finishes at 7.45pm followed by advanced session running until 8.30pm. Dave Johnson 07954 371945.

Chevin Road Baptist Chapel Sundays 10.30-11.30am, Junior Church and coffee. Wednesday Club, various speakers alternate weeks. Thursday: Bible Study 7.30pm.

Friday: monthly Coffee Mornings. Modern Interior, disabled friendly.

New toilet and outside platform lift. Info: 01773 821965.

Derbyshire Archery Club Meet at the archery field behind Nealies at Milford. Shooting on Wednesday and Friday nights at 6.30pm. Regular Tournaments at Kedleston Hall in summer.

Beginners Courses start in May. Information on dacarchers.co.uk or phone Ray Lunn on 01773 825184.

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Karate & Kick Boxing with Ronin Budo Training on Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm for Karate, 8.30-9.30pm for Kick Boxing.Milford Kawagishi Dojo Riverside Fitness Centre.

Info: Charles Spring 07980 639437 or go to http://www.facebook.com/ RoninBudo or email: charlesspring@btinternet.com Midas After-School Club Milford Primary School, Chevin Road. Mondays to Fridays 3.30pm to 6pm.

Diana Lawday: 01332 842913.

Milford & Makeney WI Meet at Holy Trinity Church Hall, A6 Milford, on first Monday afternoon of the month at 2pm. Jo: 01773 825478.

Milford Pre-School Milford Primary School, Chevin Road, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 12noon, funded sessions for 3 to 5-year-olds; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm to 3pm for 2 to 3-year-olds. Diana Lawday: 01332 842913.

Morley & Smalley

Morley Book Club Informal meetings every four to six weeks. Details from Beryl Toms: 01332 880107.

Morley WI Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, 2nd Tues each month. 7.30pm Contact Pam: 01332 664587 Poems for Pleasure WEA class meet at Baptist Church, Main Road, Smalley. 11-week course, from Wednesday September 30 to December 9, 10am to 12noon.

Secretary Wyn Harvey: 01332 880013.

Smalley Art Group Draw and paint at Smalley Institute, 79 Main Road, Smalley, every Tuesday 10am-12 noon, 1.15-3.15pm and 7-9pm. Wednesday 10am – 12 noon. Joining details from Jean Ross 01332 781319.

Smalley Lawn Tennis Club Off Dobholes Lane, next to cricket ground. Membership forms at Bell Inn, Smalley or Flower Shop, Horsley Woodhouse. New members welcome.

Visit www.smalleytennis.net Smalley Mothers Union Meets at Stainsby Lodge, Smalley on 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2pm.

Contact Jan: 01332 880530.

Smalley WI Church Hall, Main Road, Smalley, on third Thursday each month, 7.15pm. Secretary Ann Upton: 01773 715800.

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 Allsorts Activities for 0 to 5-year-olds. Free group on Thursdays 10.15am to 11.15am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. Further details: 01629 533900 Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute and Ripley Children’s Centre. 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 Camcorder Club Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Ripley, meet alternate Tuesdays 7.45pm from September to June.

Geoff Thompson: 01773 748559.

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 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.

Breastfeeding Support Group Free group for breastfeeding mums & mums to be interested in breastfeeding.

Thurs 1.00 – 2.30, Ripley Children’s Centre, Sandham Lane, Ripley.

Info: 01629 533900.

British Red Cross First Aid Group Salvation Army, Heath Road, every Thursday at 7.30pm.

First Aid training to support Event First Aid. Adele Gregory: 01629 593329, e-mail Agregory@ redcross.org.uk or visit: www.redcross.org.uk/volunteering Centre Stage Theatre Arts Dance, drama and singing for young people 5 to 18. Every Thursday evening during term time, at Mill Hill School, Ripley. Call 01332 232940 or email enquiries@csta.org.uk for details.

Disability Derbyshire Join our support group for people suffering from depression and anxiety.

Last Tues of each month 10.30am-12noon. Field Terrace Community Room, Ripley. Info & attendance confirmation: Disability Derbyshire 01773 740246.

Friendship Circle Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley, every Thursday 10am to 12noon.

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.

Little Rascals A play session for parents under 25 and their children. Support and advice available if needed. Tues 1.30pm-2.45pm. (Term time only) Ripley Children’s Centre, Sandham Lane, Ripley. 01629 533900 Messy Mondays Come along & get messy. Free group for children to explore & experiment with new textures & experiences. Mons 10.15am-11.15am, Wood Street Methodist Church. 01629 533900. Please wear old clothes.

Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486 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 Absolute Beginners Jog Group Meet Ripley Leisure Centre 9.00am Saturday mornings.

Email: jogripley@hotmail.co.uk or Tel Ryan 07854 035770.

Ripley Amateur Drama Group Meet every Mon at Mill Hill School. 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471 Ripley and District Gardening Club Every third Saturday at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley 3pm to 5pm. New members very welcome.

Little Black Book Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

Ripley Poetry Reading Group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor Road, Ripley, twice monthly, Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm. Janet Dawson 01773 513247.

Ripley Recorded Music Society 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 Bob Astill, Secretary (01773) 714368. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome.

Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Pear Tree, Derby Rd. 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 Marehay Welfare, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. Ballroom, Latin American & Classical. Mum’s & Children’s class, Saturdays 9.45-10.45am.

Adult’s practice/tuition class, Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment: Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

Ripley Tuesday Club Club for over 60’s. Meet every Tues, 2-4 pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Speakers, Bingo, other events and days out. All welcome.

Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

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.

The Ripley Art Group Meet every Weds at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. 2pm-4pm.

For retired people. New members welcome. Info: Jeff Barber 01773 570255.

Trent Psychological Therapies Service Free NHS Counselling and CBT. 1st Floor, 11a Grosvenor Rd, Ripley DE5 3JE For appointment call 01332 265659 or visit www.trentpts.co.uk

Ripley & District Twinning Association Twinned with Chateau Renault, France. Monthly meetings.

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

Twistin’ Tots Fridays at Planet Happy, Heage Rd. Ind Est., Ripley. 9.30-10.30 & 11-12 noon.

Twistin Tikes, ages 3-5. 1.30-2.30pm.Contact Jacqui 07977 578359 or info@twistintots.co.uk www.facebook/twistintots

Ripley & District U3A Monthly meetings at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Dates vary. Many different interests catered for.

Call Tony 07773 897621.

Unicorns Support group for parents & carers of children with additional or complex needs or disabilities. 2nd Weds of month. 1.15pm-2.45pm, Ripley Children’s Centre. Tel: 01629 533900.

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

WaistWise Free NHS Weight Management Service, available throughout Amber Valley all year round. To find your nearest one call Derbyshire Health Promotion Service on 01246 868468.

Ripley Green Garters Ladies North West Morris Dance Team meet every Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

Ripley Hospital League of Friends Ripley Hospital, second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. To raise funds for the health, welfare and comfort of patients and staff.

Mrs Phyllis Holmes: 01773 747355 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

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Beauty: C Beauty Beauty: Elle Vie Beauty: Prestige Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Blinds: UK Blinds Building Work: Bennett Construction Building Work: David James Building Work: Gary Wain Building Work: JJN Building Work: K J Developments Building Work: Little Job Building Co Building Work: Peak Building Building Work: Quality Tradesmen Building Work: W4W

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Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Sales: Toyota Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Geoff Cox Car Servicing Repairs: Little Eaton Garage Car Servicing Repairs: Marehay Vauxhall Care Home: Ashmere Care Homes Carer Services: Amber Valley Total Care Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning: Jonelle Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson Carpets & Flooring: K A Flooring Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Children’s Store: Children’s Choice Chimney Sweep: Sooty & Sweep Cleaning: Lindsay Phillips Property Care Computer Repairs: Computer Repair 4 U Craft Activities: Crafts Cornucopia

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Dentures: Amber Technology Dog Walking: Maggie’s Dog Walking Dog Walking: Walkies Drama Classes: Flippan C Creative Driveways: Amber Valley Driveways

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Electrician: A Hallam Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: C Orton Electrical Electrician: Darren Blagg Electrician: JB Electrical & Security Systems Electrician: JSP Electrical Electrician: Karl Chamberlain Electrician: Sandbed Electrician: TME Electrical Estate Agent: Hall & Benson

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Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garage Repairs: VSF Ltd Garden Machinery Sales: Arb & Ground Equipment Garden Machinery Sales & Repairs: Easy Service & Sales Garden Services: Jaam Properties Garden & Property Services: Guys Garden & Property Services Gym: Denby Institute Gym

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Hair Salon: Elle Vie Hair Salon: Katie Weeds Hair Design Hair Salon: Limes

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Insurance: Protheroe Insurance

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Kitchens: Holtams

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Ladies Wear: Kiss & Make Up Ladies Wear: The White Island Clothing Company Landscaping Services: David A Ball Landscaping Services: Langley Landscaping Services Ltd Lawn Care: Lawn 3 Loft Ladders: More Than Loft Ladders Log Supplies: Clive Stone

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Van & Driver: Dan with a Van Visitor Centre: Denby Retail

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