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WISHING ALL OUR READERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR Inside: Win a Spa Break for 2 at Ribby Hall, Lancashire Win a 2 Course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Fisherman’s Rest Win a bottle of Champagne FREE FLOWERS – Nominate someone deserving!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Christmas/New Year edition!

Advertising Enquiries: Ruth Brown

How festive are you feeling? I do love Christmastime – everything about it (well, almost!) I love the tree, the decorations, the carol singing, the mulled wine, the mince pies and the snow (on Christmas Day). I love buying gifts for my nearest and dearest but if there’s one thing that I am slightly ‘bah-humbug’ about, it’s doing all the gift-wrapping! In fact, this year I’m not succumbing to the ‘buy 10 rolls, get 10 free’ offer on wrapping paper.

As lovely as the paper may look, I refuse to be drawn in. The paper doesn’t look half as lovely when it’s been handled by yours truly and virtually screwed up around an ‘impossible-shape-to-wrap’ Christmas present! This year, things are going to be different, I’m taking a stand – the paper is dumped! I’m favouring the good old gift bag – I can just drop the present in, put a few twirly bits on the bag, write the label – job done!

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Winners’ Corner

As we’re in the season of over-indulgence, you might be ready for a bit of relaxation and healthy-living in the New Year. You could win yourself and a guest an overnight spa break at Ribby Hall Luxury Spa in Lancashire. Our last winner had a marvellous time there; turn to page 35 to find out more and to enter.

CONGRATULATIONS Mary Smith of Belper who has won a bottle of Champagne

The regular Prize Crossword is in its normal spot on page 6. The Fisherman’s Rest on Broadholme Lane, Belper is a great place to dine out; just complete the crossword to be in with a chance of winning a delicious Sunday Lunch for 2.

CONGRATULATIONS Mr L Salmon of Belper who has won a 2 Course Sunday Carvery for 2 at Horsley Lodge

As we draw to the end of another year, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading this little magazine and for supporting the local businesses who advertise within it. If you’ve not already done your Christmas shopping, then please do try to shop local wherever possible.

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs Ann Priestley of Kilburn who has won a copy of a book by a local author

I can’t sign off without saying a huge “thank you” to my wonderful team of distributors & distribution coordinators who reliably deliver All Things Local through your letter boxes. I appreciate them all, particularly given some of the weather conditions they go out in to make sure you receive your copy.

Contents

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win 2 Course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Fisherman’s Rest 6 Win an overnight spa break for 2 at Ribby Hall, Lancashire 35 Children’s Puzzles 70 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 77 Champagne Sudoku 92

I wish you all a happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

See you next year!

Karyn

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By now you may have seen or heard the government’s adverts to persuade you to join in, rather than opt out of the forthcoming Auto Enrolment pension schemes.

A new law means that every employer must automatically enrol workers into a workplace pension scheme if they: • Are aged between 22 and State Pension age • Earn more than £9440 a year • Work in the UK You may not see any changes if you’re already in a work place pension scheme; this will usually carry on as normal. But if your employer doesn’t make a contribution to your pension now, they will have to by law when they ‘automatically enrol’ every worker.

There will be the right for an employee to opt out, but the employer will have to automatically enrol the member before the member can opt out. (Only the employee can “opt out” if they choose to). Employers cannot offer incentives to workers to opt out.

For the vast majority of firms with fewer than 50 employees the Staging Date will fall between April 2015 and April 2017.

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Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that NEST will be able to meet the huge demand with their limited resources to ensure employers meet the criteria and help them with the huge task of introducing the new schemes in the near future.

It would be wise to start asking your employer what they are proposing and what they are doing about implementing their scheme. A note to employers: Don’t leave it to the last minute. Seek advice at least 12 months before your Staging Date as finding quality, reliable advice will be in very short supply after next year.

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An Englishman’s home is his castle. But have a look at your policy schedule to see whether you are 70 years later the covered. trust is still what if it’s under attack?

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Shacklocks deal with important legal topics.

This disputes month Marion Vesey up and Boundary affect people (pictured) invites us to think down the country.

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Making a Will is a serious business.

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Make sure you get your immunisations this winter!

Recently, I attended an event by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists who were launching their Global Health Strategy. Whilst I was there I received some very useful health briefings, which I think it is important that I pass on to you as we approach what is expected to be a very cold winter.

At this time of year, flu represents one of the greatest threats to public health and immunisation remains the best way to protect against the potential serious harm from flu. For the majority of people, flu is an unpleasant, but not life-threatening illness. However, it can be very serious for older people and for younger people with serious underlying conditions which increases their risk of developing serious complications.

For the first time this year immunisation is also available to all two and three year olds. This is the first stage of a planned expansion of flu immunisation to all children from age two to sixteen inclusive. This programme will substantially reduce the spread of the flu virus, possibly reducing hospitalisation by up to 40%, therefore protecting healthy and at-risk people in these age groups.

The Government currently provides free vaccinations to those deemed to be ‘at-risk’. I thought it would be helpful to list who is currently offered free of charge vaccinations: • People aged 65 years or over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2014) • All pregnant women (including those women who become pregnant during the flu season) • People with a serious medical condition such as severe asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, chronic neurological disease such as Parkinson’s disease or motor neurone disease, diabetes or those with a weakened immune system due to disease (such as HIV/AIDS) or treatment (such as cancer treatment) • People living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities where rapid spread is likely to follow an introduction of infection and cause high morbidity and mortality. This does not include, for instance, prisons, young offender institutions or university halls of residence • People who are in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill However, if you feel you need a vaccination and you’re not listed above then please consult your doctor, as

your doctor can use discretion based on their clinical judgement.

I also wanted to bring to your attention the new plans for vaccinations available to help prevent the spread of shingles. I know shingles can be very painful. However, I am very pleased with the recent Government announcement that as of 1st September 2013 the shingles vaccine was introduced into the national immunisation programme for people aged 70 with a catch up cohort for those aged 79. Again, if that’s you then I urge you to go to your local doctor and make sure you get it. As I always say to my family, ‘it’s always better to be safe than sorry’!

Lifestyle

Pauline Latham OBE MP

In the meantime, may I take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for 2014! If ever I can be of help to you with any issue then please just get in touch with me and I’ll do everything I can to be of assistance.

Mrs Pauline Latham OBE MP is Member of Parliament for Mid-Derbyshire. pauline.latham.mp@parliament.uk

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The Better Life Chickens, like babies, don’t come with an instruction manual. There’s plenty of advice out there and probably even a poultry equivalent of Dr Spock (he’s not the one with the ears). But you only really get to know your ‘chooks’ by observation.

It wasn’t long before we found out that Sweet Pea and Pepperami were so ill named that they may as well have been swapped at birth. Pepperami turned out to be the good-natured one, while it was Sweet Pea who was a bit of an animal - even before she went broody.

True, there was a rather touching scene where Sweet Pea and the cat shared the picnic table with Anne, but do bear in mind that chicken and cat were on opposite corners, facing outwards, like a warring couple in a beer garden.

Much to my surprise, the chickens are very tolerant of other birds. They come in greater numbers now because the feeders are within the cat free zone.

Sweet Pea did, however, take exception to one jackdaw and swung it around by the throat. Not quite West Country hospitality, as I understand it.

Occasional visits from a wood mouse went unchallenged, but appearances from a rat sent them into uproar. We knew this because they made a noise like a Lambretta starting on a cold morning. My master plan, of sealing every gap in a dry stone wall, was at best, entertaining (for Anne and the cat), and at worst, futile. A far better approach was ensuring no food was left out overnight, much as Anne had suggested two days before.

The chooks appeared to open a crèche when three young blackbirds (known to us as ‘the step-kids’) spent time with them and even shared their porridge.

We reasoned that perhaps the parents had busy day jobs because we seldom saw them until sundown.

Sweet Pea rather took to them and after a while one of the step-kids started following her around. It also developed a habit of scratching at the ground beside her.

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Since the picnic table truce, the chickens are largely indifferent to the cat as she sits, mildly fascinated, on her side of the fence. But the villain of the piece was our neighbour’s dog, who thought that enthusiastic clucking was an invitation to visit.

The first we knew about it was an almighty screech, followed by a flash of chocolate brown retriever as he bounced around the garden. I went outside and he was delighted to see me, if a little confused about how to get back home again. (Never a trebuchet handy when you need one.) The miscreant was returned to its mortified owner, who muttered apologies and assured us that he only wanted to play.

Both birds escaped from the compound, which was probably for the best. Pepperami shot inside the front door and set up camp behind the shoes, as if it were a witness protection safe-house. Sweet Pea was nowhere to be seen. We searched high and low - we even searched the dog for trace evidence (trust me, it is a greedy dog). Finally, Anne heard clucking at the far end of the garden. There, on top of a six-foot arbour, sat an indignant chicken. I’m still not entirely sure how she managed it.

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January Blues New year, new start, new you...

Yes, you’ve heard it all before and maybe it will be the case this year. But it’s often not so easy to start giving up things that make us happy at the start of a new year.

After all the parties, good food and celebrations of December, the last thing most of us want to do is cut out chocolate or alcohol for good. Particularly when the weather is dark and gloomy. It positively encourages you to curl up in front of the television with a bar of chocolate or pop to the pub for a pint by a roaring fire.

So you may find yourself relaxing and hibernating during January. But beware!

remembering to recycle. Helping out others can help you to feel good yourself.

• Look after number one. Ignore the Monday blues and focus on yourself. Have a relaxing bath, watch a film and eat popcorn. Forget about the January blues.

Alternatively you could simply have a really early night on Monday and when you wake up it’ll be plain old reliable Tuesday.

No more worries!

By Jessica White

The 20th of January sees the return of the dreaded ‘Blue Monday’.

This is a day that various researchers have decided is the most depressing day of the year.

But why have they chosen this date?

Firstly, the dark days have been taking their toll on our mood. The lack of sunshine means we can feel generally low and believe that summer is a long, long way off. Secondly, we have spent all our money over the Christmas season and there’s still another week to go until the next pay day.

So what suggestions are there to help us beat those Monday blues?

There are various things to try: • Find a different perspective – walk a different way home or visit a place you’ve never tried before. Perhaps a different cafe or a shop.

• Plan something to look forward to. Perhaps a holiday away in the sun. Or maybe a visit to see a friend so it doesn’t have to cost anything.

• Just do something nice. Whether it’s smiling at a stranger, chatting to someone at a bus stop or

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Pointless Products and Absurd Apps!

In the midst of a recession that has taken more dips than a Hob Nob in a hot cuppa you’d think we’d be pulling at the purse strings. What amazes me is the array of pointless products marketed at us in a time of austerity - and what is more that we KEEP buying them!

This week alone I’ve had a flyer for a knife that cuts my vegetables into pretty shapes, an email about a baby monitor with a TV screen to watch my baby on and the offer of a Zippo Lighter App - all at a cost I may add.

For starters I like my vegetables - well vegetable shaped, secondly if I’m going to watch my baby on a screen in another room, how about I sit in the same room as them and get the pleasure for free and thirdly who in their right mind would

want to use a mobile phone to simulate a pretend lighter with which to light their imaginary cigarette! Bonkers!

I guess what I’m saying is that the best things in life are free. A joke from a friend, a compliment from a loved one, a smile from my little baby girl. So let’s enjoy these things and stop buying into these short lived ridiculous products that only take from us and give nothing real back. As ever this is only my opinion and you may take it or leave it, but smile in the knowledge that it comes to you - gratis, like all good things!

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Poem: Christmas “I’ve got to do something to put it right” Said the elf as he shuffled out into the night “I’ll make a rich broth for Rudy to drink And very soon he’ll be back in the pink” T’was Christmas Eve at the North Pole Everyone busy – no elf on the dole Sawing and painting – it was all quite manic When Santa ran in all of a panic

The pot was bubbling, in went sherry and truffles, Mushy peas, beans, curry and Brussels Rudy loved it and licked his lips His nose turned red, he shook his hips

“Rudolph is ill” the bearded man said “His nose is quite green – he’s prostrate in bed I think he’s poisoned – chocolate he’s eaten Whoever’s done this deserves to be beaten

Santa delighted harnessed Rudolf up Ate a mince pie, quaffed ale from his cup They climbed higher and higher up into heaven All presents delivered at warp factor seven.

“Everyone knows a reindeer’s diet Should be balanced carefully, never fry it Carrots, oats, red bull and hay Is all that is needed for pulling my sleigh From the back of the room a red faced elf Said “Santa, it was me – I’m ashamed of myself I’ll leave your workshop all glitter and gold And I’ll be forgotten, lonely and cold”

By Sue Parker of Belper With apologies to Santa & Rudolph

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Travel Colourful Grenada Glowing like an emerald in the southern Caribbean, Grenada is small enough to drive around in a day but amazingly diverse, from the sheltered Caribbean coast in the west, fringed with white powdery sand, to the Atlantic shore on the eastern side and its sprinkling of volcanic beaches battered by Trade Winds.

There are quiet bays, forests and mountains, blessed by blue skies and the occasional shower of ‘liquid sunshine’. The air smells of flowers and spice and the picturesque capital of St George’s comes straight out of a fairy tale.

Basking on the west coast of this exotic English-speaking island, the town is laced with pastel-hued houses and quaint colonial dwellings clinging to luxuriant slopes. Fort George keeps watch on a rocky promontory, its old cannons pointing out to sea, an arduous climb on a sunny day but when you reach the windswept battlements festooned in valerian, the view takes your breath away, stretching over the hills, town and harbour, and along the coast meandering far into the distance. The capital has three harbours, none prettier than the horseshoeshaped Carenage glinting with sails and water taxis waiting to ferry beach lovers to the sweeping sands of Grand Anse across the bay.

Later, there will be time to explore the West Indian market selling palm leaf hats, batik, sweet potatoes and spices along the shore or feast on fresh fish and traditional spinach-like callaloo soup in a cool waterside restaurant. Sweetcorn sizzles on roadside barbecues and church bells chime crystal clear as the last cruise ship sails into the sunset. You couldn’t dream of a better place to relax on a balmy evening, lulled by the beat of steel drums somewhere in the hills.

One sixth of Grenada is preserved as nature parks and wildlife sanctuaries, where copper-coloured monkeys swing in the trees and the call of tropical birds echoes all around. At

over 2000 feet, the vast crater lake of Grand Etang glistens right at the heart of the National Park, a land of deep gorges and lush mountains with flamboyant and rainbow trees, bamboo groves, babbling streams and spectacular waterfalls tumbling through tangled rainforest. Below these steamy highlands, mangos, oranges and papaya grow on fertile slopes and nutmeg, the ‘black gold’ introduced by the British, leaves its scent wherever you go. It drifts around the hairpin bends, the telegraph poles painted red and green, the hamlets and their rickety wooden huts on stilts and the nostalgic plantation houses peeping through the trees among old sugar mills and sulphurous springs.

Far below, the fishing fleet bobs at anchor in Gouyave and Levada beach awaits the return of breeding turtles. On the glass-bottom boats, wide-eyed visitors marvel at urchins, buttercup fish gleaming like gold, giant starfish, brightly-striped parrot fish and great clusters of underwater fern swaying in slow motion. On the secluded beach of La Sagesse, palms rustle in the breeze while the sun lights up Coral Cove and the lovely fjords indenting the south eastern shore. But most enticing of all are the tropical blooms, orchids, ginger lily, heliconia and many more splashing myriad scents and colours from shore to shore. It’s little wonder that in the past 15 years, Grenada has claimed as many medals, including ten gold, at the Chelsea Flower Show.

By Solange Hando

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Lifestyle

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

My wife Barbara suggested I write about a journey which will offer some lovely scenery at this time of the year (fingers crossed that snow doesn’t hamper any days out.)

This outing is free to bus pass holders.

Non bus pass holders should buy a ‘Derbyshire Wayfarer’ ticket on the first bus which covers everything.

Your first bus is to Ripley. Catch Trent Barton’s 6.2 service at 9.33am from King Street in Belper. It arrives in Ripley just after 10.00am.

The next bus is ‘yourbus’ service 141 to Matlock. (‘yourbus’ buses are normally painted maroon but can be white).

you are in Derby at 12.20pm (Bay 21).

A quick break here and then you are back again at Bay 21.

It is ‘yourbus’ once more with service number 114 to Ashbourne at 12.58pm arriving there at 1.47pm.

This is a new service which travels via Quarndon, Kedleston and Hulland.

You now have a little over an hour before your next bus leaves for Belper. Time for a pub lunch perhaps. Ashbourne has quite a wide selection of antique shops if that is your fancy.

From the same bus station where you arrived. The ‘yourbus’ service number 113 at 3pm follows the route of the 114 back as far as ‘Cross o’ th’ Hands and then travels via Turnditch and Hazelwood arriving in Belper at 3.35pm.

Home in time for tea!

Anyone interested in some of the buses used are invited to try my transport ‘blog’ on: http://railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

This leaves Ripley Market Place at 10.13am, arriving in Matlock at 11.00am.

The route takes you via Heage, Nether Heage, Crich, Holloway and then along the Derwent Valley through Cromford and Matlock Bath.

By Dennis Basford

Leave the bus at the railway station where there are toilets and walk over the river to the bus stop outside the Co-op.

The ‘Transpeak’ bus service to Derby leaves at 11.30am and

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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The ever growing cultural landscape in Belper has produced many new ventures – but few more innovative and exciting as The Cherry Orchard Art and Craft Gallery situated at the bottom of the Market Place directly below the Cross Keys pub.

on their commitment to Belper – both in terms of giving an outlet to creative people but also by making a friendly, welcoming environment for customers. They recognise that people can often be intimidated by galleries. Nothing of the sort here…the kettle is always on and there is a wide range for people to browse with absolutely no obligation to buy.

As well as traditional original paintings, the gallery also stocks prints, jewellery, ceramics, wood craft, textiles and cards – with a novel approach that you can design your own card which they will produce for you. This is part of a new printing service they are offering to produce artists’ prints, greetings cards and wrapped canvases at an incredibly good price.

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Kelly and Suzanne outside The Cherry Orchard

Owned and run by friends and artists, Suzanne Parnell and Kelly Nixon, the gallery came to fruition as a result of the first Belper Arts Festival and their realisation that there is so much local creative talent coupled with their desire to give it a platform. They actively encourage young and emerging artists in particular who may not have yet found a vehicle for their talents and they also want art to be affordable and not the preserve of just a few.

For sale at The Cherry Orchard, “Glide ” by local artist Jenny Oldknow

Plans are already afoot for the future and The Cherry Orchard brand will be popping up in various places around Belper as they forge partnerships with other businesses. You will see, for instance, The Cherry Orchard AT Fresh Basil and The Cherry Orchard AT North Mill. They are also planning to be a ticket and information hub for next year’s Arts festival.

The gallery is open from 10 – 5, Tuesday to Saturday.

For more information just pop in and see them or go to their website www.thecherryorchard.co.uk.

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Music Scene: A Night at the Victoria Inn, Derby

After re-opening in June 2011, The Victoria Inn, or ‘The Vic’ to most, is a recognised music venue on the national circuit, and attracts a broad spectrum of talent and is unique in the sense that you never know who you are going to see. Not only does it aid cultural diversity, but also music too.

Many famous bands today have played at the venue way back before they made it big, for example; Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro, The Subways and Kasabian, to name a few.

If you want to see live bands with a range of genre, then this is the place to come for it.

When I arrived the place was heaving with music enthusiasts, which is always great to see. I think it’s important we keep local gigs and venues alive and kicking for as long as we can. I’ve seen many unsigned bands that have impressed me whilst attending gigs like this, so I encourage you to seek local talent when and where you can.

The main headline for tonight was a band called Canterbury, a rock band from Surrey that formed in 2005. They played an energetic set performing various songs from their debut album ‘Thank You’ and their current album ‘Heavy in the Day’ which was released last year. Each song they played was flawless and beautifully composed, and the crowd loved it. Despite their young age, they have something special. They are due to release their third album in January next year, after effectively officially leaking their debut album, they received fantastic feedback and this moved the band from their relatively local status to a more well-known, yet still underground, name within the UK music scene. Their success has taken them to new heights supporting various bands such as Billy Talent, Enter Shikari, Twin Atlantic, You Me at Six and Deaf Havana. Always moving forward, giving more, getting better and better, I can only see great things for the boys in Canterbury.

Eva Plays Dead were also playing and have been widely recognized for their powerful female vocals, infectious rock riffs and their ability to make a hell of a lot of noise. Formally known as BuryTheLadybird, this Derby band has gone from strength to strength to establish themselves as a well-known act across the UK. Commitment and hard work is more than apparent from their stage shows and their ability to tour to all corners of the UK all year long. With a strong fan base, and great on-stage persona, it’s not hard to enjoy yourself when you go and see these guys. All four members have a lot of

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character and they have so much fun on stage both with the crowd and between themselves as a band. One of the many things I really like about this band is the energy they all have. They have the attitude that you have to work hard to make it; their openness and willingness to chat to people before and after the show, make them all approachable and even more likeable as a band.

The LaFontaines were performing too. Combining portions of hip-hop, pop, rock and electro into one melodic element of noise. Formed in 2008 from Motherwell, Scotland, their energetic set soon got everyone on their feet. Their unique genre mash up has gained critical acclaim, and has also earned them a large following of fans. Lead singer Kerr OKan’s humour and charm did not go un-noted as he made every attempt to engage with the audience and did well to encage a potentially challenging mid-week audience. The heavy bass accompanied by OKan’s ability to blast out the lyrics apace created a potent mix, and you cannot help but think that a bigger stage awaits the Motherwell band. The LaFontaines are immediate and in your face, a consistent battery of heavy guitars with rap lyrics. Best served live and loud.

And finally the band Continental Keys, were also present.

Performing an acoustic set, there was an atmosphere of calm before the storm. Armed with just a guitar and his voice, it was an intimate set. If I could describe his sound, it’d be a cross between Ben Howard and Bon Iver, amazing songs yet simply composed. A free download of a few songs are available via their Facebook page.

By Emma Lambley of Belper For more information about what’s on at The Vic visit their website: http://thevictoriainnderby.co.uk/website/ Canterbury: https://myspace.com/canterbury The LaFontaines: https://myspace.com/thelafontainesmusic https://www.facebook.com/thelafontainesmusic Eva Plays Dead: evaplaysdead.com https://www.facebook.com/EvaPlaysDead twitter.com/EvaPlaysDead Continental Keys: continentalkeys.tumblr.com

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Humour: Beach Uncool

After a tour of Cape Town with The Lightyears, I stepped off the plane into the freezing London air with my drummer at my side.

‘I’m not sure I can get used to this weather again,’ said Tony, zipping up his jacket.

‘I don’t mind it myself,’ I replied. ‘I quite like the weather in Britain.’

Tony dropped his bag on the tarmac and gawped at me.

‘You like our weather?’ he croaked at me.

I scratched my head. ‘Um… yeah. Is that… okay?’

‘No, it is not okay!’ he retorted, looking almost hurt. ‘It’s un-British, mate.’

There I was; displaying heartfelt pride in my good old Blighty, and I was shot down for being unpatriotic. But I can’t blame Tony, because you lot all feel the same way, don’t you? For you - the people of the United Kingdom - complaining about the drizzle is an obligatory national pastime, whereas expressing any kind of affection for the British climate is tantamount to punching the Queen. But consider this. As a nation, Britons simply look better in the winter. Wrapped up in our high-collared coats and flowing scarves, we’re striking, almost continental. But strip us bare and stick us in a pair of Speedos and we just look creepy.

In South Africa, the climate and the food and the lifestyle have gifted the locals fit, lean, lusty bodies - bodies that actually look good on the beach. I, on the other hand, can tell you with near-on scientific accuracy that I look at least a thousand times better in a long winter coat than I do in swimming trunks.

This is because I am hopelessly Beach Uncool - and if you’re reading this and you’re British then, I’m sorry, unless you’re one of those tedious people who use ‘bench-press’ as a verb and don’t eat any carbohydrates (or you’re a liar), you are too.

For those unfamiliar with the concept of Beach Uncool, allow me to furnish you with an anecdote. A very good (English) friend of mine recently married a strapping Capetonian rugby player, and during the early stages of their courtship I happened to accompany them on a family trip to the beach. After a few hours the washboard-

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stomached boyfriend announced that he was hungry and suggested picking up some fresh baguettes from the nearby kiosk. His new girlfriend’s mother, however, had other ideas.

‘No need to spend all that money,’ she replied gleefully, ‘I’ve brought a picnic!’ He then watched with a combination of terror and confusion as his future mother-in-law produced a bright orange cool bag, reached inside and pulled out a flask of lemon squash and a tin-foil pouch filled with cold mackerel wraps.

Mackerel. Wraps.

I should add, of course, that there is no shame in being Beach Uncool. It doesn’t mean you have to stay away from the coast altogether, but if you want to look good while doing it, go in the winter.

That’s when the Brits look good on a beach. When we’re windswept, rosy-cheeked, and preferably accompanied by a dog. An imposing mist cloaking the horizon, flecks of salty sea spray clinging to our skin, trussed up in thick scarves and chunky knitwear. That’s the look for us. Not pink as a packet of cheap ham, knobbly-kneed and trying to figure out how all that sand got into our pants and eating mackerel wraps. That’s not cool, and it never will be.

One other thing. Whilst we’re on the subject of being un-British, I really think that, as a national dish, fish and chips are massively overrated.

Don’t tell anyone though. I’ll be deported.

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 is currently working on his first novel, “Mockstars”. Read more of Chris’ blogs and tour diaries at www.TheLightyears.com.

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Recipe:

Ginger Christmas Puddings These fruity mini puds flavoured with stem ginger are much lighter than a traditional rich Christmas pudding and don’t need to be made weeks in advance.

Makes 6 Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients: 175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 175g self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder 175g light muscovado sugar 1 tsp each ground mixed spice and ground ginger 3 large eggs 100g dried mixed fruit 50g glace cherries, chopped 50g stem ginger, finely chopped 4 tbsp stem ginger syrup Softly whipped cream or brandy butter, to serve Method: 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5. Butter six small pudding basins (each about 200ml capacity) and line the bases with circles of baking parchment.

2 Place the butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, spices and eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat together with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until pale and creamy. Fold in the dried mixed fruit and two-thirds of the cherries and stem ginger.

3 Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared pudding basins then cover each

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basin with a circle of greased and pleated baking parchment and secure with string.

Cover each basin with pleated foil.

4 Stand the basins in a roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basins. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into a pudding comes out clean.

5 Leave the puddings to stand for 10 minutes then turn out onto serving plates.

Mix the remaining cherries and ginger with the stem ginger syrup and spoon over the puddings. Serve with cream or brandy butter.

Tip For a boozy flavour, gently heat the stem ginger syrup with 1-2 tbsp of rum or brandy then pour over the hot puds just before serving.

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Lyndi (r) and Vicki (l) of Elle Vie

Experts in make-overs and transformations, Lyndi and Vicki have this time applied their skills to their new business rather than their clients! Many people will be familiar with Serenity, located on Bridge Street in Belper... well now the salon has been given a fabulous new look, both inside and out, and a great new name too – Elle Vie. Lyndi and Vicki have worked at Serenity for a number of years, so when the previous owner decided to sell the business, they were her first choice as successors. “It’s such an exciting opportunity!” says Lyndi. “Because we already know and love the business and the clients, and they know us, it is an ideal situation.”

Keen to make their mark on the salon, and listening to customer feedback for advice on what to do, Lyndi and Vicki have given the inside a sleek, modern new look, and the new name, Elle Vie, adds their own personal touch.

“It comes from our initials, L – V,” explains Vicki, “but the more we thought about it, the more it just seemed right.

Elle Vie means ‘She Lives’ in French and that fits perfectly!”

In addition to the new look and new name, Elle Vie will be offering a new service to its clients, gel nail polish, which is currently on offer at just £10! This complements their

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Elle Vie

existing hair, beauty and tanning services and is the first of the regular offers that the new owners are planning.

“We want to help our clients to look great all the time” says Vicki, “so we’ll be running regular offers to make this more affordable! The £10 gel polish offer is great value and will be available throughout the Christmas party season.” As well as this offer, existing customers will benefit from a generous loyalty scheme, whilst new clients can enjoy 50% off their first cut and blow dry.

Lyndi and Vicki welcome clients new and old to Elle Vie. To find out more about their services and offers, or to make an appointment for hair or beauty treatments, call 01773 823300.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

Derbyshire Walking: Whatstandwell, Gregory Dam & Crich Stand Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk

Distance: 4.75 miles (7.6 km) Start Point: Whatstandwell Station OS Map: Explorer OL24 The Peak District: White Peak Area 1:25000 Map Ref: SK 333 541 Parking: Pay & Display Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

The Walk: A steady walk of under five miles with an easy start along the Cromford Canal from Whatstandwell Station to Gregory Dam and the canal tunnel. From the canal the route climbs up towards Upper Holloway passing through a deer park along the way, then it’s on to Wakebridge before skirting Cliff Quarry to arrive at the Memorial Tower on Crich Stand. The Tower marks the high point of the walk and the beginning of a gradual descent past the National Tramway Museum to Crich Carr then back down to the Cromford Canal and Whatstandwell Station.

Whatstandwell Station Footbridge

From the car park at Whatstandwell Station walk up onto the platform and cross the footbridge over the track, then up the next flight of steps to exit right and come out onto the tow-path of the Cromford Canal, this is the only place on the canal system that I can think of where you can find a current railway timetable on the canal side; I’m sure George Bradshaw would have approved. Turn left and walk along the tow-path to pass beneath a road bridge a short distance ahead, beyond the bridge continue along the canal side for a distance of around a mile until you approach Gregory Dam and Gregory Tunnel. Gregory Dam is a canal basin (now largely silted up) at the entrance to the short Gregory Tunnel that allows the canal to pass beneath a rocky outcrop.

At Gregory Tunnel leave the tow-path and take the path on the left up the slope to a wooden footpath marker post, turn right (signed Holloway ½ mile) and pass through the tall metal kissing gate into the former deer park.

Alternatively pass through the canal tunnel and take the path on the left up the hill to the same footpath marker post. Once through the metal gate into the former deer

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park (I say former as I have walked this path several times and am yet to see any deer) walk up the slope keeping the fence line to the right. Continue on past the cottage then with the wall to the right until you reach a second tall kissing gate where the path exits the deer park. Once through the gate turn immediate right through the low stone wall then forward between high hedges until the path exits onto Leashaw Road. Turn left and walk up the hill, looking to the left the large house on the hillside is Lea Hurst former home of Florence Nightingale. Continue up the hill and turn second right then walk to the end of the cul-de-sac and along the vehicle track as it bears left; at the end of the concrete road the path becomes a flight of steps up between the houses. These steps mark the beginning of the steep ascent to Upper Holloway.

At the top of the steps pass through the metal gate onto the pavement of the road between Holloway and Crich, this road can be quite busy so please watch out for traffic. Closing the gate behind you cross the road and take the path on the other side just to the right of the cottage opposite. The somewhat overgrown path follows the line of the garden fence to a rather awkward step-up squeeze stile in a retaining wall at the end of the cottage garden.

The path heads up wooden steps to the left and begins a steep winding stepped climb up through the woodland, after a while the path reaches a bench. Given that the trees and shrubs just about obscure the view I can only assume the bench is here to give respite from the climb.

From the bench (which I estimate to be about half way up the slope) continue up the path to the top of the wooded hillside. Just before the path exits onto a road take the path to the right across the hillside on a bracken lined track that runs across the bottom of the gardens of the houses to the left. To the right as well as a steep drop, are fine views across the Derwent Valley.

Continue along the path through the bracken until it reaches a stone squeeze stile in a low wall. Staying with the path continue across the top of the slope with more fine views to the right to a second stone stile with way-marker plaques attached, pass through this stile then keeping the wall to the right on to a makeshift stock gate.

Pass through the stock gate and into a field, with the field boundary to the right, walk along the edge of the field.

As the path enters another area of bracken, negotiate a second home-made stock gate at a stone stile to continue through the bracken on the far side. The path soon enters another open field; once more walk along the edge of the field with the field edge to the right.

Crich Stand with its Memorial Tower is visible ahead in the distance. Continue through the fields past a bench angled to take in the view and enter into the final field. Unlike the previous field the path is not from corner to corner; the exit to this field is via a dip through the hedge line on the far side, about twenty or so metres to the left of the corner of the field. Follow the path down the dip to come out onto a vehicle trail, turn right and follow the trail until it comes to open ground with a footpath marker post ahead. From the marker post walk diagonal left along the obvious path across the grass towards Crich Stand on the hillside ahead. At the end of the path go through the stone stile and exit out onto the Crich to Holloway Road crossed earlier in the walk.

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On reaching the road, head left down the hill to a road/ driveway on the left with a footpath sign, turn down this road and head towards Cliff Farm. Walk up the driveway into the camping area with a lone house directly ahead, then take the path to the right before the house and go around the metal barrier to a wooden stock gate. Follow the path up into the woodland to the point the path turns left and levels out as it continues through the woodland.

Along this section the bells and other tram noises from The Crich Tramway Museum may be heard nearby.

The path continues for a while then swings almost 180° to the right to lead up to the end of the tram line, it is possible if the timing is right that a tram may be arriving or preparing to turn around as you pass the terminus of the line.

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Take the wide gravel track up the slope on the far side of the tramway, then following the course of the power continue to the point where the path splits; there’s a lines narrow path to the right and a continuation of the wide track ahead and slightly left. Follow the narrow path to the right along the edge of the quarry towards the Memorial Tower on Crich Stand. Along this stretch at certain times of the year there is a variety of fauna and flora with plants such as Harebell and Speedwell and numerous butterflies including, comma, painted lady and ringlet.

Stay on the path through some areas of gorse and high weeds to exit through wooden posts onto a wildflower meadow, with the Memorial Tower on its manicured Memorial Tower on Crich Stand

From the Tower take the path and driveway down the hill past the house and tea rooms to the road at the end of the driveway. Turn right through the wooden gate and follow the well-made path along the edge of the field to exit through a similar gate at a road junction.

Take the road ahead towards the church and past Crich Tea Rooms to an alleyway footpath between the houses on the right just before the church. This is marked with a wooden post stating ‘Whatstandwell 1¼ mls’. Go down the alleyway and exit onto the end of a cul-de-sac, turn left and walk down the road to a turning space near a junction; at this point take the wide footpath over an old tramway bridge then right between way-marked stone gateposts into a field.

Walk up the field along a well-worn path to a stone step stile in the field wall then forward with a wall to the right. Go through a squeeze stile that moves the wall to the left and on down the field and exit through a gap in a wall into a field of long grass. Cross the grass to a gap in a wall beneath some trees to enter into an even more overgrown paddock. Cross this paddock and leave through a stone wall amongst trees (beware of a drop on the other side) down onto a vehicle track.

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bank just ahead up to the right. It is possible to visit the Tower if so desired and there are 360° views across this part of Derbyshire to be had at the top of the climb.

Cross the track and follow the path down the stepped slope with a handrail to the right until it reaches another track, cross this track too and descend the flights of steep stone steps (take care as these steps could be slippery if wet) to exit onto a lane from between two cottages. Turn right then left at the stone bench and drinking trough onto a continuation of the footpath and another short flight of stone steps. At the bottom of the steps follow the path until it becomes a lane between houses, as the lane bends right take the narrow lane down between some cottages and gardens on the left. If you miss this continue to the road junction and turn left. At the end of the narrow lane re-join the road and follow it downhill to the junction at Crich Carr Primary School. Turn right at the junction then cross the road and take the footpath (marked footpath to railway station) between the houses.

Walk down between walled gardens and paddocks to the bridge across the Cromford Canal. On the far side of the canal there is another footbridge over the railway line.

Cross this bridge too and descend down onto the platform at Whatstandwell Station to complete the walk.

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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Footnotes: Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Everyone knows that these were the gifts brought by the three wise men to Bethlehem but what on earth can they have to do with feet?

Well, all three of them were very popular and valuable long before the Christian period began and were all used by the ancient Egyptians for many purposes including cosmetics, deodorants and many of their sacred ceremonies.

There was one aspect of their life where they were all used together. Frankincense and myrrh were used extensively in the mummification process and, in the case of royalty, their toes were encased in individual pure gold caps. Presumably they wanted their feet to be in as good condition for the afterlife as they were during their lifetime.

I’m afraid I don’t offer gold toe protectors to my patients but I do my best to keep their feet as comfortable as possible for the 115,000 miles that they will walk in the average lifetime.

Amazingly, that is roughly the equivalent to walking around the whole planet approximately four times!

I can hardly believe that Christmas is coming again quite so soon but, as it is, I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and all the best for a happy and healthy New Year.

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Prestige offers a full range of advanced beauty treatments and holistic therapies, designer nail treatments and anti-ageing clinics. Salon owner, Susan works hard to remain abreast of new developments in the industry.

“I’ve recently invested in a new Genesis ultrasound and light therapy machine, which is absolutely fantastic – I’m so excited about introducing it to my new clients in Belper.”

Alongside the current facial and body treatments available at Prestige – which include ‘microcurrent’ for lifting and toning skin, and microdermabrasion for resurfacing and cell renewal – the Genesis machine gives a ‘plumping’ effect, and tightens sagging skin. “It’s great for sun damaged skin, uneven pigmentation, age spots, puffiness or post-acne scarring. On the body it treats cellulite, stretch marks, and rough or uneven skin. The light therapy stimulates cell regeneration, aids drainage of the lymphatic system, and helps to promote collagen production. It really is amazing!” says Susan. Susan is friendly, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable about all of

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She first started her beauty career in 1995 as a master nail technician, and offers creative nail extensions, Shellac gel polish, minx wraps, and an all new product called ‘Brisa Lite’, providing three weeks’ wear. For those preferring a more natural nail look, Prestige use ‘nailtiques’ products, which contain special formulas to encourage natural nails to grow healthily.

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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Citroen wants to make MPVs desirable and has created the seven-seat Grand C4 Picasso to fit the bill. But can it really manage it?

What is it?

Citroen is patting itself on the back after its new five-seat Picasso has attracted more than 2,800 orders from UK buyers this year, 300% more than the French firm was forecasting. And now the company is getting très excité with the arrival of this new seven-seat version called the Grand C4 Picasso with tweaked styling at the front and a totally different rear. Over the old Grand Picasso, this car’s wheelbase is 11cm longer but crucially for any supermarket car parking, it’s only 1cm longer in overall size than the old model.

What’s under the bonnet?

There are two petrols both co-developed with BMW and 1.6-litres in capacity. They come with power outputs of 120bhp and 156bhp, the latter being turbocharged. But of far more relevance to UK buyers are the diesels. There are two 1.6-litre units with 92bhp and 115bhp power outputs. While the lower-powered diesel impressively emits just 98g/km of CO2 and returns a claimed 74.3mpg, we only had the opportunity to drive Citroen’s brand new 2.0-litre BlueHDi diesel engine. It pushes out a healthy 148bhp and yet manages 67mpg and 110g/km (or 117g/km when the six-speed automatic gearbox is fitted).

It’s the engine that makes the most sense in a car this size, but it isn’t the quietest unit around.

info displays, two-tone leather upholstery, a powered tailgate and keyless entry and start, and every Grand C4 Picasso comes with Bluetooth, alloys and USB connectivity. Cars can also be specced with Citroen’s new 360-degree camera system and a park assist feature which helps drivers parking in tight spots by controlling the steering. There’ll be four trims and eight body colours, and indicative prices range from £19,200 for the VTR VTi 120 to £27,900 for the BlueHDi 150 automatic Exclusive+.

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This is a vibrant and highly-competitive segment.

Key players include the Ford Grand C-Max, Renault Grand Scenic and new cars such as the Kia Carens.

The Citroen has style in spades compared to the competition.

What’s it like to drive?

Gone is the overwhelming feeling of fragility and in comes a sense of robustness. The Grand C4 Picasso’s ride is the car’s piece de resistance; it really mixes a floaty ride with capable body control admirably well.

It’s definitely the most stylish and classy car in its segment thanks to Germanic shoulder lines and distinctive LED lights at the front. The interior is a step-up too however we’re not fans of the ‘infotainment’ system. The lack of buttons looks great but fiddling with features is a chore. Got the sat-nav on? You’ll have to come out of that menu and into another one for temperature controls via the touch-sensitive buttons. Meanwhile, our pick would be the six-speed manual as the automatic is not the smoothest.

The verdict There’s no denying Citroen has pulled off a masterstroke here. With the two rows of seats folded flat, this car has 2,181-litres on offer making it the most stylish mini-van around.

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Citroen hasn’t confirmed specification levels yet but our test car was the top-of-the-range Exclusive+ model and gave a strong indication of what we can expect. Inside, the car had limo-levels of kit including Star Trek-style seats with fabulously comfortable headrests and a footrest for the front-seat passenger. Our car also had as standard two colour

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Homes & Gardens

Home Style: The New Trend – Go Bonkers!

Go bonkers. This year, it’s totally OK. In fact, it’s a trend. With people no longer as nomadic as they were before the recession, they want their homes to reflect who they are.

Before, the constant moving around meant owners kept their homes virtual blank slates. Or at least a slate they would not get attached to, as well as one that was easy to stage for the next sale.

Now we, as designers, are seeing more riskiness, adventurousness and boldness. Lidewij Edelkoort, a trend forecaster in Paris, voiced a similar message at a recent Trend Union conference in London, noting more playfulness in colours and patterns. People are also now attracted to ultra-tactile materials, like brick, natural fibres and furnishings.

Because people are spending so much time online, in a non-tactile environment, they are craving texture in their surroundings, Edelkoort says. He also noted that baby colours, like pinks, yellows, baby blues and pale greens, are making a comeback. They have a youthful feel.

Even though the room pictured has a striking amount of white, it is anything but plain. Geometric shapes add dimension, and the circular chairs are upholstered in a shock of soft tangerine leather, which invite you to sit, relax, and maybe even have a spin.

Add a splash of bold orange

You can use wallpaper to add dimension, depth and texture. You should make your space fit you. Now you can put your own mark on it, with the wonderful array of colours and textures available in wall coverings, fabrics and furnishings – there is something for everyone.

By Jackie Lowry, JLo Design JLo Design, with the help of the latest Designers Guild and Romo Group autumn/winter collections can add a wealth of warmth and colour to your home and bring it alive, just the way you want it, so why not contact Jackie Lowery today and find out how you can Go Bonkers! Call Jackie on 07715 562801 or go to www.jlodesign.co.uk

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The media is full of stories about rising energy prices and the profits of the large companies.

As you watch your bill creeping ever higher do you wonder what you could do to keep it down? Call Glass X for a simple and cost effective solution!

Dave Ellmore, owner of Denby-based Glass X, has designed a system to show homeowners where heat is being lost from their homes, and is offering a free home survey to demonstrate this. You’ll be amazed at where all that lovely heat is going! Failed, misty double glazing panes, faulty hinges, ill-fitting doors, even letterboxes can all allow heat to escape and let drafts in, and when those drafts find their way to your central heating thermostat the boiler kicks in and the meter starts to whirr round! But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you need new windows or doors, or even a large investment. A quick visit from Dave and application of his expert knowledge can help to improve the efficiency of your home and stop those astronomical bills from spiralling out of control.

“99% of faulty windows or doors can be repaired rather than replaced, usually very quickly and at low cost. Often it’s the hinge or the lock that’s at fault, or if it’s the glass this can be replaced without any need to change the frame. I can even fit newly developed panes

that actually reflect heat back into the room.”

Dave’s low cost solutions are tried and tested, and he has many happy customers who recommend his work. “I’m very passionate about what I do” says Dave. “I conduct trials on my own home and I’m constantly on the lookout for new techniques and technologies to improve the services that I provide.”

Another problem that Dave encounters frequently is condensation on the inside of windows, often caused by cavity wall insulation which stifles air-flow.

“Some customers spend hundreds of pounds on dehumidifiers which use a lot of electricity to try and solve the problem, but I can provide a repair in minutes that will cure the problem for good!”

For a free home survey call Dave on 01332 880485 or 07706 927776 and enjoy a warmer home this winter!

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Latent Heat This is not easy to understand with wood burning but I shall try and put this in simple terms, I’m sure someone will have a better way but here goes:To understand latent heat will give you good reason to want the best, driest, wood you can get. Matter usually exists in three states: solid, liquid and gas (plasma is a fourth but I am not going there). To raise a body of water by 1˚c it takes one unit of heat energy. To melt enough ice into the same body of water (changing solid to liquid) it would take around 80 units of heat energy and the temperature would still be 0˚c, – this is latent heat. The energy required to change the state of the matter and not its temperature.

“Fire warms, consoles and touches the very heart of us, like a loving, wordly-wise relative”.

Vincent Thurkettle, Author: The Wood Fire Handbook What is Seasoning?

It is important for anyone who is burning wood to understand this subject. Wood is a readily available, renewable fuel and is almost carbon neutral (bar the fossil fuel used to process it).

The best reason for seasoning is a simple one, burning your wood un-seasoned will cost you a lot of money. You will not benefit from the potential heat within your logs and it may also cause damage to your chimney. Seasoning simply means reducing the moisture content in your firewood to a point that makes the wood ready to burn.

Wood is nothing more than a mass of tiny tubes, but the moisture within a log exists in two forms: as water within the tubes and molecular water within the cell walls of the tubes, the free moisture (within the tubes) is the first to go and is usually quite quick to do so. Your wood will be down to around 30-35% moisture. However, the majority of the moisture in the cell walls remains, once this starts to dry the wood will begin to shrink.

Freshly felled trees have a moisture content of around 50%, your wood needs to be below 25% moisture content, ideally 20% or lower (the drier the better).

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Is Your Firewood Fully Seasoned?

(And Why It Needs To Be)

Now here is the scary bit, it takes a massive 540 units of heat energy to turn the same body of water into steam. A very large amount of your log’s available heat energy is wasted on drying itself out before giving you any heat at all, if not well seasoned. Burning damp logs could be wasting up to half the potential energy within the wood, so in effect costing you twice as much as you thought. Simply put, properly seasoned wood can have around twice as much potential heat than poorly dried wood.

“There is hardly anything in the world that some man can’t make a little worse and sell a little cheaper and the people who consider price only are this man’s lawful prey”. John Ruskin In other words – you get what you pay for.

By Mark Haspel, Premier Log Supplies Tel: 08451 800992 www.premier-log-supplies.co.uk

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The garden may be quieter than usual at this time of year, and it’s certainly not likely to be yielding vast quantities of crops, but this near dormant time is perfect for planting fruit. There’s nothing like growing your own fruit but you may have been put off thinking that it’s too difficult to manage, too time-consuming or requires an orchard rather than an average sized garden or back yard.

Don’t dismay - you can grow fruit trees in surprisingly small spaces, training them to espaliers (so that they have several sets of horizontal arms), cordons (as single main stems grown at an angle), fans (with their branches trained in to a fan shape) or as step-overs (trained so that they make a neat edging for a bed or border about 45cm or so above ground level).

You could also use a fruit tree to create a decorative and later a wonderfully productive arch. At this time of year you can buy fruit trees which are great value because they are sold ‘bare root’, lifted from a field and not container grown. I find these establish particularly well and because you usually obtain them from a specialist supplier or nursery, the range of varieties available is second to none. You can either buy one year old ‘maidens’ and train these yourself, or if you want to save time, you can often buy trained or part trained forms.

When you are choosing fruit trees it’s essential to get them on the right rootstock as this determines the ultimate size and vigour of the tree. Apples are particularly complicated, but as a rule, for step-overs, cordons, dwarf bushes and trees in containers try the extremely dwarfing but somewhat tricky M27. But beware of weak varieties or any tree grown on this rootstock in a poor soil as it may well fail. For bush, cordon, espaliers and half-standard try the easier to look after dwarfing rootstock M26 and for a cordon or espalier on a poor soil, for arches and for bush trees try the semi-dwarfing MM106.

You will need to choose the varieties you grow so that they can pollinate each other (if there is no suitable pollinator in the vicinity you will not get fruit) and on the basis of the taste and texture of the fruit and how well it stores. A good nursery will give you all the advice you need. If possible try fruits grown in other people’s gardens or perhaps even at the nursery itself, as that way you will be able to invest in some of

the more unusual varieties and find the perfect combination of sweetness, texture and aroma that suits you. If you have space, it is good to grow apples for cooking as well as eating, or look out for those described as ‘dual purpose’, meaning they make very passable cookers as well as dessert apples.

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Gardening Fruit Planting

As well as tree fruits such as apples, pears and maybe even a medlar or a plum or gorgeous gage, you could also consider some delicious bush fruits. All too often fruits such as red, black and white currants and gooseberries are highly priced in the supermarkets and can be of average quality too. The great thing about these is that they take up even less space and again can often be trained into wacky shapes such as fan-trained or standard bushes, making them all the more ornamental and easier to fit into the smaller garden. Then there are raspberries - on my rather heavy and very alkaline soil I tend to stick to the autumn fruiting varieties such as Autumn Bliss and Joan J, but on freer draining and acidic soils you can try some of the more numerous summer fruiters too.

Raspberries are a crop I’d hate to be without and we often have sizeable crops well into early October too.

Bare root fruit trees, bushes and canes are generally available from about November through until early March, depending on the weather, so don’t delay, start ordering or better still, planting, today. I’d thoroughly recommend specialist nurseries - the range they offer is greater than in garden centres, and in my experience, the quality is second to none.

By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening-related Christmas gifts and stocking-fillers, including stylish ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ gift cards, handmade pottery herb planters, Pippa’s favourite weeding tool, signed books and lots of seriously useful garden items for your friends and family, or yourself.

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Short Story: The Perfect Gift

Craig had never been in a long term relationship before. If he’d known way back in October when he first started seeing Tansy that she would still be around in December, he might have planned things better.

To her credit Tansy had shown no signs over the last few weeks of either being annoying or being annoyed with him. Not only did she laugh at his jokes, she never complained when he played computer games all evening, and would even turn up on the frostiest of Sunday mornings to watch him play football. Craig didn’t like to jinx it but thought it was all going extraordinarily well.

That was until the other day when, over the phone, Tansy dropped a bombshell. Her exact words were: “Do you mind if we give the cinema a miss tonight? I’m saving up to buy you something special for Christmas”.

Three thoughts struck Craig as he hung up – the first was that Tansy still expected to be his girlfriend at Christmas and that was two whole weeks away, the second was that he had a bonus night off from boyfriend duty, and thirdly that if he hoped to still be seeing Tansy on Boxing Day he would also have to buy her a present, and he hadn’t budgeted for that.

Not that Craig didn’t have any money. Recently he had been saving up to buy a particular pair of football boots.

Craig realised he faced the first big test of his relationship: which to choose - the boots, which he loved, or Tansy, whom he rather liked.

A Saturday spent Christmas shopping in town was no fun for even the most committed boyfriend. The shops were crowded and hot, but Craig came prepared. He congratulated himself for subtly asking Tansy what she might like for Christmas, and was very pleased with her for hinting that she might like a new bag to go with her Christmas party outfit.

Initially Craig believed that buying a bag could not be difficult, but after almost an hour trawling the department store, his confidence waned. He discovered that bags came in many sizes, colours and prices, and he realised that all he really knew about ladies’ bags was that, according to his Gran, you were never supposed to look inside them. He regretted not paying more attention to Tansy’s taste in bags.

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In need of a break from all those bags, Craig headed to the Sports department. Here it was less crowded and the air-conditioning was welcoming. Across the room on a Perspex plinth he saw his dream football boots beckoning; they were truly an object of beauty and Craig experienced a bittersweet ache. Underneath the stand he noticed a sign which read ‘Free bag with every purchase’.

Free bag? Craig’s mouth went dry. Beside the sign was a black fabric drawstring bag, of the type he used to keep his school swimming kit in. Black, he remembered his Gran saying, goes with everything; could it go with Tansy’s Christmas party outfit? It was a good size, she could easily fit her purse and even her swimming kit in it. It was waterproof, which was also a bonus. He wondered if she would mind that it said ‘I Love Sport’ in red writing on it?

Red was a very festive colour, and, he reasoned, she could always turn it inside out if she didn’t like that detail.

Half an hour later, a triumphant Craig boarded the bus home carrying his brand new boots in Tansy’s bag.

This Christmas, he thought, was going to be the best Christmas ever.

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Book Reviews Cold Enough for Snow

husband and wife, along with their two children, is despicable, Smith and Hickock come across as alarmingly normal and recognisable. Capote has written a very clever true crime work of non-fiction, brought to us in the style of a novel. The whole thing is a bit disturbing really...and at the same time, you just can’t put it down.

Tom Jones once sang ‘Baby, it’s Cold Outside’, so as winter descends why not curl up in front of the fire with our selection of books that will chill you to the bone…one way or another.

Into Thin Air by John Krakauer Sometimes the most extraordinary stories we read are those that are true. This is certainly the case in Krakauer’s account of 24 hours of hell at the top of Mount Everest. With photos documenting the scale of the ‘murderous storm’ that bore down on Krakauer and his fellow climbers, it’s clear to see why five lost their lives. Dealing with the guilt that comes from surviving such a disaster whilst others didn’t, Krakauer’s writing is incredibly compelling and the retelling of the 1996 disaster will leave you gasping.

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier This is the story of two people: injured Civil War veteran Inman, and Ada, the woman who waits for him. To reach her, Inman must leave his hospital bed and walk the long way home to Cold Mountain. Of course, his epic journey means he encounters many a strange character along the way. Ada, meanwhile, has her own internal struggles to contend with as she battles with her upbringing and the future that Cold Mountain represents. This brilliant and beautifully-written book is one everyone should read at least once in their lifetime. You’ll be transported, without ever leaving your armchair.

The Spy Who came in from the Cold

by John le Carré Spymaster le Carré’s thriller has stood the test of time with reading audiences continuing to be gripped by the powerful combination of love and betrayal that would leave Daniel Craig running crying to his mummy.

Set in 1960s Berlin, spy Alex Leamas is basically ready to throw in the towel. Of course, ‘one final assignment’ always spells disaster ahead. Is this really a case of ‘mission impossible’ and will he live to walk away from this one?

Snow Falling on Cedars

by David Guterson With his hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the wild nature of America’s Pacific Northwest, Guterson’s story of a murder soon reveals itself to be one of a complex love triangle. It’s 1954 and well-respected local fisherman, Carl Heine is found dead in one of his own fishing

nets. Local Japanese-American, Kabuo Miyamoto is accused of killing him. In the grip of a terrible snowstorm, the town of San Piedro is forced into dealing with its recent history, and a wave of Anti-Japanese sentiment following World War 2. To complicate the matter, the local newspaper reporter is in love with Kabuo’s wife. If the snow falls and covers everything, is all forgotten?

Frozen in Time by Ali Sparkes One for the younger readers is Ali Sparkes’ novel about two children who are ‘frozen in time’.

Freddy and Polly were put into cryonic suspension in the 1950s by their father. But the experiment was only meant to be for a couple of hours; something went drastically awry. Enter Ben and Rachael, who unwittingly uncover the human ice-lollies. Suddenly it looks like the summer hols aren’t going to be so dull after all.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote It’s 1959 and a Kansas family is brutally murdered. This hugely controversial book focuses on their two killers: Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. Whilst there’s little doubt that the killing of a

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Children & Education

Holly’s Column “So, what’s he like then?”

This seems to be the recurring question I’ve been asked from all sorts of people around Belper.

They are talking of course, about Belper School’s new headmaster, Mr Cooper. He took us all by surprise the first day back when we filed into the main hall for our start of year assembly, with clever jokes and a relaxed demeanour he’s made a very good impression. When I asked Mr Cooper for an New Headmaster at Belper School; Mr Cooper interview it felt really official because I had to make an appointment with his PA, Lynne Horder but, hopefully this will answer the on-going question; what is he like?

community; there are 1,500 students in this school.

We need regular links, projects and activities to connect to the community.

Where does the school stand on the uniform policy?

Over the next year or so there will be a massive debate about this. There is a code of dress enforced at the moment, but it’s whether we add a proper uniform or not. Personally I want a uniform but it’s not a personal matter, we’re going to get everyone’s opinion and then we’ll see what the outcome is.

Have you got any advice for the students?

Effort and manners. Try your best and always be polite and life will treat you right.

And finally as it is of the season, do you have any New Year’s resolutions?

I say this every year, get fit and lose weight. Once I went without a McDonald’s for a whole year, it was really hard when watching my kids eat it as well! Just to work hard and enjoy myself, but mainly just to be happy, because I think that if you are happy it’s all you need.

How have the first few weeks at Belper been?

I’ve really enjoyed it, I’ve felt very welcome. The people are smashing, just overall a positive experience.

What do you think the strengths of the school are?

The cheese and bacon bagels. I probably shouldn’t eat as many, got to keep an eye on my waistline of course!

I think the school has good positive relationships with staff, and the standards are high. The curriculum is excellent as well.

Anything you feel you have to change quite soon?

Behaviour. The vast majority are brilliant but there are a small percentage of people that feel like they can almost dictate the lesson. I want everyone to feel that they can learn. That it’s cool to learn. And obviously, have the standards of teaching brought up so that everyone is challenged in what they do.

How will the new leaving age affect the school?

We’ve got to look at the different courses. At the moment the curriculum is very academic but we are trying to offer a wider variety, trying Level 3 courses etc…

Any big plans for the future?

To build up a better reputation so that pupils will think of Belper and say “I want to go there”. I want the school to go from success to success. Bigger, better, bolder.

What do you think the school’s role in the community is?

The school plays an absolutely massive part in the

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By Holly Pridmore from Belper, age 13.

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I seem to spend an inordinate proportion of my time putting things back where they belong. Don’t get me wrong, I’m never going to be an ‘Anthea Turner Perfect Housewife’ (I just wasn’t made that way), and my house is far from spotless – but I am being driven slowly mad by ‘stuff’ all over the place, and things never being where you expect them to be when you need them.

It always amazes me how long the process of trying to return things to their home takes. It takes much longer and is a lot less fun than making the mess in the first place. Part of me is tempted to give up altogether and just leave things where they are, but apart from the fact that soon you can’t find space on the floor to walk, or anywhere on the table to eat, you can never find anything when you need it!

As I am sure you’ll have gathered, it’s not (usually) me that creates the havoc, I have two small whirlwinds that do that for me (and one much larger whirlwind who really ought to be old enough to know better but we won’t go there now). These same culprits are also the ones that break down in tears when their favourite toy/very important drawing/ homework/half eaten packet of crisps isn’t where they think it should be. Ironic. During the morning rush as we try to make it out of the door there are very often tears as the toy that they have decided, at the last minute, absolutely has to accompany them to school that day isn’t in the toy box where it should be. Or behind the sofa where they think they last put it. On one occasion the said toy, it transpires, had actually been eaten by the hamster but again the less said on that matter the better (hamster and Moshi Monster both survived the incident unscathed, I hasten to add). My daughter’s glasses are one of the worst. I have to say, she’s pretty good at putting them in the same place each night when

she takes them off but on the odd occasion when we discover, at 8.35am – coat and shoes on time, that they aren’t there, they could be absolutely anywhere! Cue 5 minutes of blind (literally on her part) panic, turning the house upside-down looking in the most obscure places you can think of to try and locate them. This destruction, as you can imagine, takes at least 5 times as long to put right later on.

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The Diary of a Local Mum Tidy up time!

I also seem to be the only person in the house who has the ability to look for things when they go missing. For all of the other members of my family ‘having a good look’ for something involves walking into a room and standing there, waiting for it to leap out from its hiding place and into your arms.

Apparently they seem to think that every night while they’re sleeping I creep round the house doing a full inventory and plotting the exact location of everything we own! Cries of “Mum, where’s my Lego man’s sword?” (have you seen the size of those things? Needle in a haystack doesn’t come close) or “Mum, where did you put Hans Solo?” (when did you last see me playing with Hans Solo?) can often be heard, and to their dismay are rarely greeted with “On the third stair down, darling” or “In the porch, in Dad’s left boot” without several hours (often days) of searching first.

Sometimes, weeks can go by before things turn up, and very often that’s not a good thing. Like the time I found a half-eaten chocolate mouse in my handbag as I reached in for a pen at a meeting. Let’s just say it hadn’t been yesterday’s treat. Bleeuurrrghh!

Now, where did I put that Anthea Turner book?

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Santa at Heage Windmill!

Santa Claus has advised that he will once again be visiting Heage Windmill to meet all the nice children of the area, on Sunday 1 December.

He will be arriving in a horse drawn carriage between 12.30pm and 1.00pm. After brief refreshments he will be ready to meet the children, in his grotto under the windmill, from about 1.00pm until 4.00pm.

In addition, there will be various stalls and refreshments to entertain families. The cost is £4 per child, who will in turn receive a present from Santa but then, parents go free!

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Community

A Song for Belper Belper Town Council recently ran a competition to find a song for Belper that could be played and sung at all concerts in the Town and that the audience could join in with.

Tracey Wilkinson, from Belper wrote the winning piece ‘A Song for Belper’. Tracey is a member of Rough Truffles Community Choir and they had the opportunity to sing it live on BBC Radio Derby on the night the song was announced as the winner.

Winning songwriter, The tune is rousing, accessible and easy to learn, Tracey Wilkinson and the lyrics reflect some of the many wonderful features of Belper.

Tracey also sings locally in harmony quartet QHQ and has an English degree. She works part-time in Belper’s Co-op and her son attends St John’s CE Primary School. Delighted Tracey commented,

“As a family we are proud to live in such a beautiful and vibrant town. ” The lyrics, music and mp3 recordings (sung by Rough Truffles Community Choir) are available to download from the internet via Belper Town Council’s facebook page, and Rough Truffles’ facebook page and website: www.roughtruffles.org.uk There is both a unison version and a 3-part harmony version available. Tracey is distributing copies of the song to Belper schools, choirs, orchestras and bands and for those who would like to hear or learn the song but do not have internet access, Song Packs are available to borrow from Belper Library; these contain the music, lyrics and a CD. Tracey can be contacted by email at belpersong@pobroadband.co.uk or if you leave a message on 01773 827730 she will get back to you.

There are no copyright restrictions; photocopying and sharing is positively encouraged as the song is for singing and sharing. A great song for the community.

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King William). Since working on the website, we have been able to publicise so many aspects of the place: a concert to raise funds for our parish church; the need for well dressers for our May Day celebrations; the unveiling of a plaque at Makeney Hall to George Herbert Strutt; the opening of a new playground; and a petition for a vital road crossing on the A6.

Community

Milford & Makeney: Website is now official Residents of the twin mid-Derbyshire villages of Milford & Makeney will hopefully build an even greater sense of community - thanks to the launch of a dedicated website. www.milford-makeney.org was the long-time vision of the Milford & Makeney Community Group (MMCG) and has finally been realised through the sponsorship of Ashley Franklin, former Radio Derby broadcaster and now photographer and writer, who has lived in Milford for over 35 years. As Ashley explains, the website is his way of contributing to a community he loves: “Milford is a wonderful place to live and I thought it was about time I put something back into the village.

I felt I had been a dormitory dweller for too long!

So, two years ago, I produced a Milford & Makeney calendar and decided to put all the proceeds into the setting up of a website. I brought my ideas to the MMCG and, together, we have created a website producing useful and interesting news and information for residents and visitors which, at the same time, will enrich the life of the community and bring it closer together.”

To create the website, Ashley engaged the services of local website designers Foxxweb Design, run by John Clarke. “None of us had the time or technical nous to put a website together ourselves,” says Ashley, “but we knew just what we wanted, and John and his team gave us exactly the website we envisaged. So many village websites we’ve seen look homemade and cluttered and not very user-friendly. What John gave us was a clear, simple, appealing-looking site which was very easy to navigate.”

After assembling information for the website, Ashley was pleased to discover just how much was going on in Milford & Makeney: “I knew I was living in a community beautifully set in the Derwent Valley and with a great sense of history thanks to the Strutts - with an historic hotel (Makeney Hall), an Italian restaurant (Angelo’s) and two of the finest traditional pubs in Derbyshire (Holly Bush and

John Clarke of Foxwebb Design with Ashley Franklin (seated)

We’ve also been able to highlight our activity groups like Blooming Milford and Milford Craft Club, and we’ve been delighted to discover many home-run local businesses operate within the villages.” www.milford-makeney.org went live at the beginning of the year but the MMCG wanted to wait before announcing it officially. “The website was a bit thin when it started,” admits Ashley, “but as time has gone on, we have built it up, the monthly hits have increased and there’s now a lot to see. In fact, every month, the statistics show that 50% of the website visitors are new and that visitors are spending an average of just over three minutes looking over the site. So, they’re certainly finding something of interest!”

“Our group is delighted the village now has its very own website,” says MMCG Chair Jeni Mobbs.“We have been happy to help Ashley along the way with ideas and advice and are very grateful to him for funding the website and to Foxxweb Design for their excellent design. We are proud to have a website that will be such an asset to the two villages and help us to bind our community further.”

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Helena Jones (left) receives the bouquet from neighbour, Leanne Whysall

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Your Horoscope December 2013 and January 2014 The Cosmos during December and January December: Love, romance and partnerships will be an important theme during this month. The love planet Venus is in the more serious sign of Capricorn and turns retrograde on the 22nd. This is always a time of introspection and often suggests examination of what needs adjusting and changing within relationships.

The warrior planet Mars remains in hard working and practical Virgo, but moves to relationship minded Libra on the 8th. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 3rd is a powerful time to start looking at your goals and plans for 2014. What do you need to let go of in 2013 so that inspiration and creativity can kick start your new ideas? The Winter Solstice on the 21st is a very special time as it illuminates beginnings and endings and is a powerful day of vision and clarity, bringing an abundance of productive energy. Stay tuned to the stars, have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderfully successful New Year!

January: Happy New Year! With the challenges and changes we have seen during 2013 and will continue to see throughout this year, we must all be sure to stay in a positive space and work hard for better outcomes.

We’ll all still need to look at more creative ways of working and bringing more kindness, fairness and compassion into all that we do. This month is a ‘blue moon’ month, which means we have two new moons in the same month. The first one is on the 1st January and then the second one is on the 31st. Both dates bring plenty of opportunity to get new projects off the ground and make some brand new starts at things we’ve always wanted to do. Communicative Mercury moves from practical Capricorn to innovative Aquarius on the 12th, bringing even more scope for brilliant ideas with successful outcomes.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Energetic Mars, your ruling planet, changes signs on the 8th bringing all relationships and partnerships into focus and adjustments will need to be made. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 3rd highlights a deep need for laying down concrete plans for change and transformation in the New Year. January: Assertive Mars, your ruling planet, is in balanced and relationship focused Libra all month. Your partnerships may feel very demanding and time consuming, so it’s essential that you take time out for rest and relaxation. Creativity peaks after the 12th, as Mercury changes sign and brings fresh ideas.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Abundant Jupiter in sensitive Cancer brings new and exciting ideas for Taureans this month. New projects that involve other people could well get the go-ahead now. Renewed creativity will be available as motivational Mars moves into artistic Libra on the 8th. The new moon on the 3rd could bring a financial surprise! January: The New Year starts with an abundance of energy and a longing to broaden your horizons and work towards new accomplishments. Both new moons fall in important areas of your chart and the longing for new goals is strong. While this new pace may seem unsettling at first, you’ll soon get used to it.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Relationships are high on the agenda this month. With Venus, the love planet, in serious-minded Capricorn you may want a few answers from certain close partnerships. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 3rd suggests significant change and new beginnings, particularly in the love sector of your chart. January: The New Year begins with abundant Jupiter highlighting the financial sector of your chart. Adjustments need to be made and a total review of your earning potential is now on the cards. Confidence should be high and it’s a positive time to finish off what needs finishing and discard what is no longer current.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 December’s Sagittarian new moon on the 3rd is very significant and brings lots of inspirational and dynamic energy for you to work with. Work and career matters will be highlighted and it’s very important that you set the pace for whatever needs changing in these areas of your life. January: This month puts your home and family life into the spotlight and has you questioning if you are spending enough time in these areas. Both January new moons put relationships and financial matters high on the agenda. Transformational change is possible now as you discover a more manageable work/life balance.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Energetic Mars moves into balanced Libra on the 8th, highlighting the communication area of your chart.

Any ideas for new and exciting changes in these areas could now get the go-ahead. The Sagittarian new moon on the 3rd is very important for you, it sets a new agenda and it’s a very strong time for creativity.

January: With energetic Mars in Libra still in the communication area of your chart, forceful but diplomatic interaction is on the agenda. Where it has been difficult to get your message across, the energy shifts now, particularly after the 12th as Mercury changes sign to give you a more innovative approach.

VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Hard working and practical, you can still use the powerful energy of Mars in your sign until the 8th. The move into Libra brings a more creative streak and imaginative ideas should be flowing well. Things that aren’t working can benefit from reorganisation now. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 3rd focuses on change.

January: Reorganisation of money matters is brought to the very top of your agenda. Energetic Mars assists in innovative new ways to be creative and up your earning potential. Mercury, your ruler, changes signs on the 12th and you’ll notice a difference in your resourcefulness and in your interaction with others.

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SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 The Sagittarian new moon on the 3rd illuminates the financial sector of your chart, prompting you to check out all monetary matters. This is a pivotal month with lots of powerful energy available. As always stern Saturn demands some restraint, but also allows you to build solid foundations for a positive 2014. January: The New Year begins with mighty Jupiter highlighting the adventurous and expansive side of your nature. Far away journeys for 2014 could well be coming into focus now, some of these may even be work related. The new moon on the 1st is important for boosting your confidence in the way you communicate.

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LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 Your ruling planet Venus is in serious-minded Capricorn and highlights the domestic sector of your chart. Changes to your living arrangements will be on the agenda. The Sagittarian new moon on the 3rd allows you to present your innovative ideas with an abundance of enthusiasm and confidence.

January: With motivational Mars in your sign all month your energy levels should be at an all-time high, and there’s a new sense of originality to all your creative projects. Venus, your ruler, remains in Capricorn, enabling beneficial and sound business decisions to be made, particularly in the first week.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 The powerful new moon in your sign on the 3rd puts the focus on transformational new beginnings.

Pivotal Mars in Libra after the 8th ensures that artistic talent and creativity can come to the forefront.

Renewed energy and confidence help you to be assertive and direct about getting what you desire.

January: Financial matters and communications are the two main focal points for you this month. Both new moons bring you a much needed energy boost for adjustment and change, and creative ideas should be abundant. With Jupiter, your ruler, also highlighting your income, this could be a really lucky year.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Assertive Mars moves into harmonious Libra on the 8th and spotlights the career sector of your chart.

You can charm your way to the top and your intuitive powers will be working very well for you. You should also have more energy to pursue a new relationship, or put some energy back into an existing one. January: The new moon in your sign on the 1st day of the year sets the pace for 2014. Energetic Mars is at the most elevated point in your chart and urges you to fight for change and new beginnings.

Intellectual Mercury leaves your sign on the 11th and highlights any concerns you have about your income.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Travel and faraway places are your main focus after the 8th, as motivational Mars moves into Libra.

Any difficult or complicated dealings with others should improve after the Sagittarius new moon on the 3rd. Venus in serious Capricorn indicates that professional matters are also in strong focus. January: This year begins with a new moon in a deeply introspective sector of your chart. This is a pivotal year and any plans that you make now have a good chance of being very successful. The second new moon on the 31st is in your sign and lights the way for bringing your ideas to the public.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Changes in your professional life are in the spotlight during December. The pivotal Sagittarian new moon in your career sector on the 3rd has you feeling rather restless and totally open to exciting new experiences.

You’ll feel motivated to open your mind to new and far reaching ideas. January: Energetic Mars is charging through the monetary sector of your chart, bringing issues around finances, inheritance and legacies to the forefront. Creative thinking and planning are important now as both new moons brings renewed confidence to face any issues that are causing you problems.

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his prayer is that his people ‘may be one, as we are one.’

To all of you everywhere committed to making this town a really special place, I for one hear God saying as he does in Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I

have for you, plans to prosper you... plans to give you hope and a future.

Whether you are reading this before or after Christmas, I can imagine that for many of you, traditional board games have featured over these colder weeks in many houses as families get together and feel rather let down by the repeats on TV. Monopoly players are often surprised that their customs differ from the official rules. A common house rule is to have a pool of cash based at the Free Parking space, which, when landed upon, a player collects. The pool may be built up by paying monies asked for by the Community Chest cards. It would seem that Belper too is finding ways of blessing the community by pooling together its ideas and passions for sustainability and stewardship, investing in its future together.

At the end of 2013 people met in local pub ‘The Queen’s Head’; the same one from which the idea for Street Angels was launched, (perhaps the hops in their brew inspire creativity) to discuss plans for ‘Belper Goes Green.’ This is going to be a weekend festival (May 31st & June 1st 2014), in which local people will celebrate Belper creativity, stewardship and all things home-grown and sustainable.

Stall-holders will sell local food and ‘grow your own.’ It will promote recycling and conservation. Local children will design a mosaic which will be installed in our town for everyone to see. Young people from the Drop Inn will showcase their artistic skills. The uniformed organisations, in a scrap-heap challenge, will turn everyday rubbish into instruments. Entertainers are queuing up to offer their talents to such an extent; extra staging might need to be hired!

Belper is on the move!

With the opening of the community-serving centre ‘No 28’, to community entrepreneurs ‘Transition Belper’, there is something stirring, or so it would seem to me. Our town even has its very own song.

MP Pauline Latham organised an evening for people to give voice to their ideas. Invited along, I was inspired by the ways in which people are committed to fostering human flourishing in this town.

I am passing through with ‘Anglican curacy training’ fixing me here for only three or four years but this town will certainly be one that has had me witness just what can happen, when people in all their uniqueness, put aside political, religious and ideological differences to seek vision together.

The God I believe in and preach about is certainly busy by his Spirit when he calls people everywhere to work together and love their neighbour. Jesus spoke into and across differences to call his people to unity. In John’s gospel

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It is obvious that we are so much stronger when we work together with a shared vision. As the New Year approaches and new attitudes, new plans and dreams are hatched, may one of your resolutions be to recommit yourself to ‘keeping it local.’

May 2014 challenge you to make new commitments to support the life that you find taking shape all around you!

Blessings.

By Rev Rachel Marszalek

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Local History:

John H Strutt; “The Man with the Parrots” John Herbert Strutt was born at Bridgehill, Belper on 27 March, 1935, the eldest child of Arthur and Patricia Strutt. His parents were keen on field sports, and John became a skilled shot and fisherman on the family’s sporting estate at Kingairloch in Scotland.

As he roamed the moorland and hills of Argyll, he developed a sensitive observation of nature around him, and was particularly captivated by birds. His mother encouraged John’s interest in bird keeping, so he built an aviary at his home in Belper, and started to build up a flock of budgerigars.

He was keen to give them as much freedom as possible, and he set up a funnel-shaped entrance to the aviary by which the birds could leave or enter at will. Slowly they started nesting and rearing young in natural sites like holes in trees in the garden, as well as in the nesting boxes in the aviary. Soon cockatiels joined the budgies as he built up his collection.

After school and then National Service in the army, John went to the Royal Agricultural College to learn about farming and estate management. His first job was in Cumbria, and after that he spent two years at the family estate office in Belper to learn more about the Strutt properties. A world tour of six months followed, and as well as staying with relatives in New Zealand and Australia, he visited Mauritius and South Africa. In all of these places, John delighted in seeing the varieties of cockatiels and other parrots flying free in the wild.

In 1968, John became a farmer in Cumbria by purchasing a 600-acre holding near Kirkby Stephen in the upper Eden Valley. A year later he bought a house called Eden Place on the northern edge of his land, and soon started the collection of free-flying parrots and macaws which was to become one of the sights of Kirkby Stephen. In 1981, the new Wildlife and Countryside Act made “releases to the wild” illegal. John hated to see birds in cages, and thought that intelligent creatures like parrots became brain damaged in confinement. Were the free flying birds, which returned to his feeding stations and nesting boxes, classed as released to the wild? To his relief, the Minister for the Environment confirmed in writing that they were not, and that keeping them in this way was lawful.

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John Strutt with his birds at Eden Place.

John Strutt became more interested in wildlife conservation as the years passed. He dug a series of large pools in a wet meadow next to his home, and planted woods on his estate. Eventually he stopped farming commercially and put his land in trust for wildlife, creating the John Strutt Conservation Foundation in 1994. His beloved birds he protected by setting up the John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation, which now owns his collection and the aviaries, and encourages the scientific study of parrots and macaws.

His third charity, founded in 1987, gives grants intended to help people in need in and around Kirkby Stephen. Charity and love for his fellow human beings were his guiding principles. John generously gave the local football and cricket clubs their grounds, and he created an arboretum, just as his forbears had done in Derbyshire.

John Strutt died in 2010, and it now rests with those who administer his charities to ensure that the work of this remarkable man goes on.

(Source: “John Herbert Strutt, 1935-2010 A Memoir”

by Martin Holgate) Belper Historical Society arranges talks which are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm at St John’s Heritage Centre, except for January’s meeting which will be on the 8th. There is a charge of £1.50 for visitors which includes tea/ coffee and biscuits.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of Belper’s history with members of the Historical Society, they can be found at St John’s Heritage Centre, The Butts, Belper on the last Saturday of the month between 9.30 and 12 noon.

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and High Peak Railway

The Cromford and High Peak Railway, or The High Peak Trail (as it is known today over part of its length), formed a connection between the Cromford Canal and the Peak Forest Canal.

“Crewe Goods” leaving the Buxton Tunnel c 1880

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Local History: The Cromford

From 1854 the line operated a passenger service with only one train each way daily. It was not the fastest of journeys as one reported trip from Cromford to Buxton took six hours and passengers had to walk up the inclines; the service ended in 1876. Considering the nature of the railway with its numerous inclines, there were a few accidents. One that is worth recording was in 1888 when a brake van carrying gunpowder parted from the train at the summit of the Cromford and Sheep Pastures incline.

The van gathered speed and unable to round the curve at Cromford Wharf, passed over the canal and the double track railway before landing in a field but only one canister of gunpowder exploded. Subsequently a catch pit was installed, which still exists.

In 1971 the track bed from Dowlow near Buxton to Cromford was bought by Peak Planning Board and Derbyshire County Council who turned it into the High Peak Trail, popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Much of the infrastructure of the railway no longer exists but the engine house at Middleton Top, together with the beam engine, is preserved as a Visitor Centre. The beam engine is occasionally in operation using compressed air rather than steam.

For further reading I recommend John Marshall and A Rimmer’s books The Cromford and High Peak Railway.

The railway was originally conceived as a canal in 1820; however, it soon became apparent that making a canal over such a mountainous terrain, and supplying it with water on the dry limestone uplands, was never going to be practical.

So the idea was dropped and a railway proposed to carry minerals and goods between the Cromford Canal and the Peak Forest Canal at Whaley Bridge. With a length of 33 miles and a summit height of 1,200 ft, it was surveyed by Josias Jessop, son of William Jessop.

An Act of Parliament to build the railway was granted on 2 May 1825 and the Cromford and High Peak Railway Company incorporated on the same day. Josias Jessop was appointed consulting engineer and estimated a building cost of £164,000, which proved to be a major under-estimation.

Following the untimely death of Josias in 1826, Thomas Woodhouse was appointed resident engineer. The railway was built in the manner of a canal but where there would have been flights of locks, inclined planes were built, and to reduce the numbers of embankments and cuttings, the line follows the contours, as does a canal, giving the line a very winding route and many tight bends. The railway was laid to the Stephenson gauge of 4ft 8½in, using fishbelly rails supported on stone blocks not wooden sleepers. When the line was first opened, horses were the prime mover but in 1833 the first steam engine was obtained, named Peak, a 0-40 with 5ft wheels and 12in by 16in cylinders, built by Robert Stevenson. This was followed by a second engine in 1835 and a third in 1842. Records show that after 1840 engines were built in the workshops at Cromford from purchased parts.

The first part of the line from Cromford to Hurdlow was opened in 1830. From Cromford the line climbed over one thousand feet in five miles, through five inclines ranging from 1 in 14 to 1 in 8. Rolling stock was hauled up the inclines by stationary steam engines built by the Butterley Company, who supplied a total of nine engines. Each engine powered a winding gear that powered an endless rope or chain that was later replaced by wire rope, and the rolling stock was attached to the rope by chains. The second part of the line, from Hurdlow to Whaley Bridge, was opened in 1831. In 1892 parts of the railway were closed and it was completely closed in September 1967.

By Bert Crump Derby & Derbyshire

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Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes

Belper District 50+ Forum Nailers Function Room, The Triangle, Belper. Quarterly open meetings.

Various themes relating to over 50’s and work with schools and care homes. Ann Homar 01773 829556.

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

Details from 01246 865170 or www.belperfolkclub.co.uk

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

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

Tuesdays 7pm. Contact Geoff: 07802 657321

1st Belper Rainbows Belper Lane, Belper, Thursday evening, for girls 5 to 7. Details from belperrainbows@hotmail.co.uk

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.

1st Belper Scout Group Belper Lane, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14. Group scout leader Sandra Nix: 01773 829373.

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

David Howarth: 07726 694618.

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.

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.

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 Carers Support Group First Wednesday of each month, 7pm-9pm at Belper Cottage, Chapel Street, Belper DE56 7FG (opposite the bus station) Info: Isobel Barker 01332 208845 or email: Isobel.Barker@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 finishesat 7.45pm followed by advanced session running until 8.30pm. Dave Johnson 01773 856245.

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 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 07970 809502 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).

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.

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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 Ladies Group Masonic Rooms, Campbell Street, Belper. 2pm on 2nd Tues of month.

Speakers, demos, outings. Ground floor access. Viv Wilkinson: 01773 820843.

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 on the corner of Gibfield Lane, Belper Call: 01332 881766.

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 852835.

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 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.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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.

Pregnancy Yoga The Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, North Mill, Belper Wednesdays: 6pm-7.30pm. Breathing, relaxation, and gentle stretching with experienced pregnancy yoga teacher/NHS midwife. Alison Talbot 07877 970112; alison@purplelotusyoga.co.uk www.purplelotusyoga.co.uk Reiki Share Group For Reiki Level 1 or above. Meets last Fri of month at Fleet Arts, Belper.

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

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

Ronin Budo Karate Club Training on Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm & Thursday 7-8pm at Belper Strutts Centre. More info: Call Charles Spring 07980 639437 or go to http://www.facebook.com/RoninBudo or email: charlesspring@btinternet.com

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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. Every 2nd Wednesday 7.45-9.15pm. All welcome – no experience necessary. Andy Phillips 01773 823160 or andyphillips.one@gmail.com

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Belper WI Meet 1st Tuesday of the month at Congregational Church, Green Lane, Belper, 7.15pm. President Elaine Lunn 01773 825184; Secretary Lynda Foulk 01773 827256.

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 Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper, Monday 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Hi/Lo with Bums and Tums. Dawn: 01332 830004.

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 TinyTalk Baby Sign Language Class, Tuesdays 10am to 11am in term time. Christ Church, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1BA. Details from Dawn Holt dawnh@tinytalk.co.uk, 01332 781059, www.tinytalk.co.uk/dawnh 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’ Tots Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Tuesdays 9.45am-11.45am, Music and Play session and 2pm-3pm, Music session. For babies 0 to 5 years.

Jacqui: 07977 578359.

Umbrella – Parent/Carer’s Support Group Meet second Thursday of the month @ Strutts, Derby Road, Belper (opposite Babington Hospital) 10.00am – 12pm. More details: 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. Meet outside Belper Clinic, Babington Hospital.

Wednesdays 2.00pm.

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.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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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.

Yoga Classes The Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, North Mill, Belper Mondays: 7pm-8.30pm, Tuesdays: 9.45-11.15am, and Wednesdays: 7.45-9.15pm Alison Talbot 07877 970112; alison@purplelotusyoga.co.uk www.purplelotusyoga.co.uk

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 Codnor & District WI 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Mill Lane, Codnor. 01773 714098.

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

Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities.

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171 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

Denby & Kilburn

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

Call 01332 882535 or 07545 551890 for details.

3rd Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm at Kilburn Methodist Chapel Brown Owl (Trish Rose) 01332 881786 1st Horsley & Kilburn Rainbows Scout Hut off Highfield Road, Kilburn, Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Jenny Fox: 01773 743436.

1st Horsley & Kilburn Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14, at Scout HQ Highfield Road, Kilburn.

Group Scout Leader David Hall: 01332 881492.

Amber Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Hunters Arms, Kilburn.

Alternate Thursday evenings from 7-9pm. For more info ring Cathy: 07986 450580.

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 Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Denby Delights Drop In and Play Session. Denby Free Church of England Primary School, Denby. Tuesdays 1.45pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.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 Life Group 8 Sitwell Drive, Kilburn. 10am to 11.30am first and third Wednesday of month. Discuss issues on life matters. Cynthia: 01332 882713.

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Kilburn Striders Jog Derbyshire Group.

Meets at car park opposite Pickford Gardens. For all abilities.

Meets at various times. Please call Ross for details. Ross: 07791 683056 Kyleburn Historical Society Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Road, Kilburn, every third Thursday, 7.30pm. Speakers. Chairman. Keith Staley: 01332 881853.

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 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.

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.

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.

Derwent Valley Wind Band Concert Hall, Ecclesbourne School, term time only on Mondays 6.45pm8.15pm. For brass and wind players of all ages. Grade 3 and above.

Tony Rawcliffe 01332 841501.

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.

Duffield Art Group Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield, every Friday 2pm.

New members welcome. Sylvia Owen: 01773 824534.

Duffield Gardening Club Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield, first Saturday each month, 10am. Slide shows, outings, activities, coffee. Secretary Ken Cheesley 01332 841770.

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.

Email: info@Duffieldsingers.com 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.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

Horsley Woodhouse

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

Monday 6pm, Tuesday 9.30am and Thursday 6pm. Contact Julie 07934 494121

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

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 Tom 01332 841386 or Elle 01332 840805.

Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm Sequence Dancing with Merrilyn. 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.

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.

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.

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

Info: www.musicatduffield.com

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.

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

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.

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

Call Glyn: 07739 190976 Tiny Talk Baby Sign Language Class Wednesdays 10-11am at The Scout Hut, Duffield.

Becci Davies: beccid@tinytalk.co.uk ‘Tra La La’ Singing & story sessions.

Thurs mornings – age appropriate groups upstairs at The Pattenmakers Arms.

Info Clare: 07932 815668 Email: tralala2013@hotmail.co.uk

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 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 Arkwright Hall, Moorside 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

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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.

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

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 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.

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.

New members welcome. Richard 01332 831141.

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.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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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 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.

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 Evergreens Two outings a year and Xmas dinner. Further details from Secretary Kath Davies 01332 880719. Anyone receiving a pension (retirement, disability, widowed) is eligible for membership.

Morley Village Youth Club Morley Village School, Main Road, term time only, Wednesdays, 7pm. Open to children and ex-pupils of Morley Village School, and children of that village.

Secretary: Dawn Lockwood: 07799 061177.

Morley WI Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, second Tuesday each month, 7.30pm.

Secretary Veronica: 01332 883294.

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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 to 12noon, and 7pm to 9pm. 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 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 5-7 years; 5pm to 6pm on Thursdays at The Guide Hut, Outram Street, Ripley.

Call April on 01773 742740.

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: Mike Johnson 01773 513889.

Breastfeeding Support Group Free group on Mondays 10.00am to 10.45am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. A chance for breastfeeding mums to meet and provide support and advice.

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 Bumps & Babies Free play and support sessions for parents-to-be and under ones. Includes community nursery nurse support and baby weighing. Salvation Army, Heath Road, Ripley, Mondays 10.45am to 11.45am.

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.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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 605585.

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.

Jelly Tots Free play session for children 0-5, at Field Terrace Community Room, Ripley, on Mondays 2.15pm to 3.15pm. ‘(runs term times only) 01629 533900.

Little Rascals A play session for parents under 25 and their children. Support and advice available if needed. Wednesday 1.30pm – 2.45pm (term time only) at Ripley Children’s Centre, Sandham Lane, Ripley.

01629 533900.

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 Parents-to-be Friendship Group Free group on Mondays 10.00am to 10.45am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. A chance for new parents-to-be to meet.

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 Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month, 2pm-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room (opposite Co-op), Field Terrace, Off Slack Lane, Ripley DE5 3HL Info: Isobel Barker 01332 208845 or e mail: Isobel.Barker@alzheimers.org.uk Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

Ripley 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

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

Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome.

Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis, Maple Avenue, Ripley. 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome.

Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com Ripley School of Dancing Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. Ballroom, Latin American & Classical. Children’s class Saturday 9.45am - 11am. Adults practice/ tuition class Monday 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment: Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

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

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

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 and District Gardening Club Every third Saturday at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley 3pm to 5pm. New members very welcome.

Ripley WI Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley, 2nd Thursday every month, at 7pm.

Contact Pat 01773 744804.

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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.

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.

Ripley Cadets Parade on Monday & Thursday 18.45-21.00 at the Cadet Centre, Mill Hill School. Open to all young people 12-18. Contact: Jo Moody 0785 2102104 Ripley 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

Twistin’ Tots St Joseph’s RC Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Fridays 9.30am- 11.30am, Music and Play session for babies 0 to 5 years. Jacqui: 07977 578359.

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.

Wood Street Toddler Group Ripley Methodist Church, Wood Street, Ripley. Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.15am (term time only). Come for a coffee, chat and a play. All welcome. 0-5 years.

Sue 01773 570364.

TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE ISSUES, E-MAIL karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE THURSDAY 2 JANUARY 2014 Please note that only groups and classes which are held in the distribution area of All Things Local will be included.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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Community Diary December 2013 / January 2014 December 2013

Ongoing throughout Dec: Sight Support Derbyshire are selling Christmas cards. 10 for £3.50. www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk or email: fundraising@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk tel: 01332 287027.

7th: Derwent Brass together with the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir perform their Christmas Concert in aid of the Macmillan Nurses. 7.30pm at the Landau Forte College Theatre, Fox St. Derby. Tkts: 01332 605578 or www.derwentbrass.com 7th: The Derwent Singers present Handel’s Messiah directed by Richard Roddis. 7.30pm at The Priory Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Church Street, Tutbury, Staffs DE13 9JE. Tkts & info: 01283 561826.

8th: Derby Hospitals Charity “Jingle Jog”. 5km Fun Run, Markeaton Park, Derby. Making patients’ lives better.

Register online www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/charityevents Info: 01332 786445 or email kerry.brady1@nhs.net 10th: South Derbyshire Members Centre of The National Trust AGM. Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby at 7.30pm.

Chairman D’Arcy Payne will talk about his life as a District Officer in the former Rhodesia.

13th: Derwent Brass with guests Derby Central Salvation Army Band. Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate 19.30. Tkts: Foulds Music, Iron Gate or www.derwentbrass.com or call 07891 231551.

14th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild Christmas Buffet and Christmas Challenge. Derbyshire House, Sherwin St, Derby DE22 1GP. 1.30pm for 2.0pm. Tel: 01773 835995 or email janet.austin2@btinternet.com 14th: Mighty Wonder, Christmas Concert by the Sitwell Singers. Conductor Malcolm Goldring. 7.30pm St Werburgh’s Church, Church St, Spondon. Tkts: Foulds Iron Gate Tel:01332 662519. tickets@sitwellsingers.org.uk or on door.

16th: Mighty Wonder, Christmas Concert by the Sitwell Singers. Conductor Malcolm Goldring.

7.30pm at St John the Evangelist Church, Bridge St, Derby. Tkts: Foulds Iron Gate Tel:01332 662519 tickets@sitwellsingers.org.uk or on door

January 2014

10th: Derby Natural History Society (indoor meeting). Wildlife Safaris with Lee Broderick LRPS. Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree 7.15pm. Contact www.dnhs.org.uk 11th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild. The talk will be “Batik - the people behind the cloth”. Derbyshire House, Sherwin St. Derby DE22 1GP. 1.30pm for 2.00pm. Info: 01773 835995. email janet.austin2@btinternet.com 21st: South Derbyshire Members Centre of the National Trust. Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby at 7.30pm.

John White as a Butler of bygone times and talks about gracious living.

31st: Sight Support Derbyshire’s Centenary Raffle draw. Tkts £1 each. www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk email: fundraising@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk tel: 01332 287027.

Please check events with the venue/organiser as the publisher accepts no responsibility if events are changed/cancelled following publication. If you have a one-off event or special excursion for February/March 2014 please e-mail it to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Thursday 2 January 2014

Win a bottle of Champagne Stamp & Deliver - Scout courtesy of All Things Local! Christmas Post - Save Money and Support the Community During December Scout and Guide groups in Derby and surrounding areas again will be delivering Christmas cards in envelopes bearing 25p stamps, which have been posted in distinctive yellow boxes.

These are sited within local shops, businesses, churches, pubs and clubs etc. courtesy of their owners or organisers without whose generous support ‘Stamp and Deliver’ could not continue to raise much needed funds for Scouting and other vital charities. This year’s two chosen charities are The Children’s Air Ambulance and Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Just complete the Sudoku grid above, cut out and post to Sudoku Competition, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA. Closing date Saturday 28 December 2013 Remember to include a piece of paper with your name, address and contact telephone number. The winner will be notified by telephone initially. Entrants must be aged 18 or over.

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A full list of delivery areas can be found at www.stampanddeliver.com. Collections from the boxes start on Monday 2 December. Final collection and the closure of all stamp sales points is 3pm on Monday 16 December. The service aims to deliver all correctly addressed mail before Christmas Eve.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

Your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team would like to offer advice to residents for a crime-free Christmas and New Year.

It is a busy time of year but there are a few things you should remember to help ensure you and your family stay safe and secure.

Here are some useful tips you can use to help protect you, your home, your valuable presents and your cash from the sadness and distress that crime could bring: Light up the night at home As it gets darker earlier, use a timer switch to ensure your lights come on when you aren’t at home. Most burglaries happen when a property is empty and leaving a light on is an effective way of deterring burglars.

Keep all valuables out of sight Don’t make your home a target for thieves – keep your doors and windows locked and keep all your valuables and Christmas presents out of sight.

callers won’t mind. If you are suspicious, report the incident to the police.

Keep your car safe If you are Christmas shopping, make sure you park in a well-lit car park and lock your car. Never leave any valuables in your car, such as mobiles or satellite navigation systems.

Keep yourself safe Personal safety is paramount. If you are going out, make sure you have your keys, money, phone and plans to get home. Make sure someone knows what time you will be back.

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Don’t drink and drive Drink or drug driving can be fatal. If you are going out for the evening, stick to soft drinks if you are driving.

Nominate a designated driver who can get you all home safely.

Know your alcohol limits We want people to go out in the Amber Valley and have a safe and enjoyable evening out. Anti-social behaviour, particularly related to alcohol, is one of our top priorities and we will be taking action against those who commit it.

Know your limits.

Mark your property with forensic security marking fluid or an ultraviolet pen Property which is lost or stolen can be returned to its owner quickly if it is marked with the house number and postcode.

Online shopping Make sure you use a secure online payment service and use credit cards rather than debit cards. Don’t give out your personal or financial information online unless you know your contact is legitimate and mark off your online transactions against your bank statement.

Be on your guard against bogus callers Don’t let anyone into your house that you are not expecting or who does not have an appointment. Always check identification and call the company if you are unsure. Genuine

If you would like more advice or to contact your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team call 101, the non-emergency number for Derbyshire police or visit the website: www.derbyshire.police.uk.

Useful Numbers Doctors & Hospitals, Emergencies Appletree Medical Practice 01332 842288 Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249 Amber Pharmacy 01332 782844 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Drug Helpline (24 hour) 0800 776600 Heanor Memorial Hospital 01773 710711 London Road Community Hospital 01332 265500 NHS 111 Out of Hours (24 hour helpline) 111 Police (non emergency) 101 Ripley Hospital 01773 743456 Ripley Medical Centre 08444 994468 Royal Derby Hospital 01332 340131 RSPCA Emergency 0300 1234999 Samaritans (24 hour) 08457 909090 Severn Trent Water 0800 7834444 Water Floodline 08459 881188 Whitemoor Medical Centre 0844 5769200

Post Offices Belper (Strutt Street) 01773 820108 Codnor 01773 742029

Duffield 01332 840105 Heanor Post Office 01773 713034 Holbrook 01332 880248 Horsley Woodhouse 01332 880221 Kilburn 01332 880045 Little Eaton 01332 832780 Ripley (Derby Road) 0845 722 3344 Smalley 01332 882222

Travel Birmingham Airport East Midlands Airport East Midlands Trains Manchester Airport Flight Info National Rail Enquiries Roads - to report a fault Traveline – public transport info * Premium rate

0121 7675511 01332 852852 08457 125678 090 10 10 1000* 08457 484950 01629 580000 0871 2002233

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Index

Accountant: Amber Accountancy Aerials: ADI Communications Aerials: AMC Aerials Aerials: TV Confused Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Alarms: ALW Security Animal Welfare: The Cat’s Protection League Architect: Green 2K Designs Architect: Pilkington Architecture

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Beauty: Beauty Hideaway 34 Beauty: Elle Vie 29 Beauty: Prestige 33 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 52 Blinds: UK Blinds 40 Building Work: Bricklaying Services of Belper 42 Building Work: David James Building 44 Building Work: Little Job Building Co 48 Building Work: JJN 63 Building Work: Peak Building 46 Building Work: Quality Tradesmen 54 Building & Maintenance: Rob Morley 44 Business Directory: Age UK 85 Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf 39 Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway 40 Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton 36 Car Servicing Repairs: Full Circle 37 Car Servicing Repairs: Little Eaton Garage 36 Car Servicing Repairs: Warner Vehicle Servicing 36 Care Home: Ashfields 82 Care Home: Ashmere Care Homes 82 Carer Services: Derbyshire Total Care 81 Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner 56 Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson 64 Carpets & Flooring: K A Flooring 58 Chemist: Hurst 17 Children’s Store: Children’s Choice 1 Chimney Sweep: Sooty & Sweep 4 Cleaning: Jonelle 4 Cleaning: Lindsay Phillips Property Care 4 Computer Repairs: Computer Repair 4 U 8 Computer Repairs: Enterprise PC Care 8 Copywriting: Full Stop Copywriting 7 Craft Activities: Crafts Cornucopia 12 Driveways: Amber Valley Driveways 50 Driveways: JGS 48 Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Education: Kilburn Infant School Electrical Store: Reliance Electrical Electrician: A Hallam Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: C Orton Electrical Electrician: JSP Electrical Electrician: Karl Chamberlain

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Fencing: Redhill Fencing 54 Financial Advice: Belper IFS 9 Florist: Floraline 76 Foot Health: Amber Feet 32 Foot Health: Foundation Footcare 32 Function Room & Banqueting: Butterley Hill Lodge 28

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Garden & Property Services: Guys Garden & Property Services Gift Store: Hurst Gymnastics & Cheerleading Classes: Trix Academy

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Hair Salon: Elle Vie Hair Salon: Polished Hair Salon: Prestige Home Accessories: J’Adore Ma Vie Hotel: Makeney Hall

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Interior Design: JLO Design Interior Refurbishments: DJM Interiors Ironing Service: Crease Free

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Jewellery: Silver & Porcelain Jewellery Workshop: Daisy May

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Joinery: Castlewood 59 Joinery: Regal 64 Kitchens: Holtams 43 Kitchens: Oatenvale 44 Ladieswear: Blue Water Ladieswear: Kiss & Make Up Landscaping Services: David A Ball Landscaping Services: Langley Landscaping Services Ltd Loft Ladders: More Than Loft Ladders Log Supplies: Clive Stone Logs Log Supplies: Premier Log Supplies

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Make up Shop: Kiss & Make Up Manicures & Nail Art: Fingers n Thumbs Mobile Disco & Entertainment Nights: A Disco UK Mobile Grocery Store: Orchard Country Store

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Nail Salon: Polished

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