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Hello readers and welcome to the Christmas/ New Year edition As we approach the close of another year, I find myself in a reflective mood…

“Never set limits; go after your dreams. Don’t be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it’s good for you!” These wise words came from athlete Paula Radcliffe.

I can really identify with this quote; particularly the ‘laugh a lot’ part! Me and my husband Roy have been lucky enough to realise a lot of our dreams over the years; both at work and in our personal lives. If you don’t have dreams and vision it’s easy to fester in the comfortable and then get to a ripe old age and wonder ‘what if’? Roy and I are both self-employed and despite it being hard work, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Aside from work, we are blessed with a wonderful circle of friends and laughter is always high on the agenda.

So with Christmas nearly upon us and the New Year just around the corner take a bit of time to think about YOUR hopes and dreams. Put a little plan in place to see if you can achieve them, just one step at a time and who knows where you’ll end up.

Everyone in our fabulous magazine has had a dream at one point or another – starting their own businesses to support and serve local people is high on their list of priorities so don’t forget to support their dreams too by giving them a call if there’s anything you might need.

A friend of mine owns one of these businesses; The Blacksmith’s Loft restaurant on Sadler Gate in Derby. For your chance to win a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people at this beautiful establishment turn to the prize crossword on page 6.

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CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS’ CORNER Justine Horton of Duffield who has won a bottle of Champagne.

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Have a peaceful Christmas and New Year and I’ll see you again in 2017... may all your hopes and dreams come to fruition.

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Contents

CONGRATULATIONS Competitions & Puzzles Amy Sadler of Duffield who has a 2 Sunday course Sunday Lunch for 2 people at H Prize crossword – Win a 2 won course Lodge, LunchHorsley. for 2 People at The Blacksmith’s Loft,

Sadler Gate, Derby 6 Children’s Puzzles 50 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 57 Champagne Sudoku

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Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

10 Food, Drink, Entertainment 15 Health, Beauty, Fitness 21 Motors

28 Home & Garden 31 Children & Education 49 Community 53

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Business & Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors The new legislation also allows for those who

Legal Matters:

In each editionTax legal advisors from Inheritance Shacklocks deal with important legal

topics.Williamson, This month Marion at Vesey Claire Solicitor Shacklocks (pictured) invites us to think about LLP, discusses the introduction of making a decision that will benefit an increase to the Inheritance Tax future generations. allowance.

Making a Will is a serious business. It is a £325,000 is the amount an individual time which gives manythat people cause tocan currently their estate on death.

This stop andleave thinktoabout how they want to beis known as the “nil-rate band”. assets over remembered when they are Any gone. the nil-rate band are taxed at 40% and, with an increase in property prices, Inheritance Taxofis a Many people are attracted by the idea concern for many. doing something to help others less fortunate thanBudget, themselves after they pass In the July 2015 the Government away, particularly if their family aare confirmed that it would introduce “residential adequately fortoorthe if they have no nil-rate band”provided in addition nil-rate band close family. idea already in place.Whilst With some effect still fromlike 6ththe April 2017 supporting major nationalofcharities, itofprovides a partial exemption the valuethere of are many whoprovided prefer to benefit moretolocal your property that it is passed causesdescendants or causes close to their grandchildren, heart, possibly direct (i.e. children, where they have had a As personal step-children) on death. with theinvolvement current or received duringnil-rate their lifetime. nil-rate band,support the residential band can also be transferred to a surviving spouse or civil partner.

Something that our team will discuss with clients in this situation is the idea of setting The amount ofcharitable the exemption thosecan who pass up their own trustfor which away in 2017/18 tax year is £100,000 and will continue to provide support for charitable increase bytheir £25,000 in eachlong tax year £175,000 causes of choosing aftertothey have by 2020/21.

The nil-rate your band own can then be applied passed away.

Creating charity to the remaining of thecan property and any means that yourvalue trustees provide other assets of the who estate.

Forhelp example, support to those need most.John and Mary and on John’s in 2002inhe Thereare canmarried, be a great sense of death satisfaction leaves his entire estate to Mary which includes knowing that your trustees will carry outand his half share of the value of their property yourassets. wishesMary afterpasses you have that cash awaygone in Julyand 2017 leaving your name will be associated with such an estate valued at £800,000, which includesgood the deeds even after you equally are no between longer around. property of £550,000, her two children. Using the residential nil-rate band and the At Shacklocks we have£200,000 set up acan number of transferable allowance, be deducted charitable trusts over the 150 years or so from the value of Mary’s property leaving thewe have beenofinher business and we still within look after remainder estate of £600,000 the those trusts of the charitable nil-rate band. today.

BeforeOne the introduction of the residential nil-rate bandfor Mary’s estatewas would be trusts we look after, example, liable to pay inheritance the £150,000 above established by a will intax theon1940’s to provide the transferable nil-rate band of £650,000. accommodation for elderly residents.

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wish to downsize or sell their property. Provided that the property is sold on or after July 2015, the 70 years later the trust is still residential nil-rate band can still be applied as long providing that accommodation. as the downsized property, together with the assets to the value of the property which was sold, Another of thedescendants. trusts we look is left to direct after was set up by a client Claire says, “ittowould who wanted help appear people that this is an extremely generous piece of legislation and the with particular medical GovernmentHer believe that 94% conditions. kindness has of couples’ estates will pass her to the next generation enabled trustees to providefree of inheritance tax, but there are to a number financial support a giftedof complications.” young musician who has experienced a The firstof is that theissues property to direct number health thatmust havepass interfered descendants, which can also include with her education, to enable that adopted child to and foster children, but for those without children they be the most appropriate areeducated unable toin benefit.

Likewise, the residential environment. nil-rate band does not apply if the property is left on a discretionary trust. The property must also Ahave Charitable can be either at some been theTrust residence ofset theup deceased during your lifetime with and savings and buy-topoint during their lifetime therefore investments alternatively let propertiesbuilt will up not already, benefit. or If the deceased through specially preparedthe Willresidential that will had morea than one property, only takeband effect your death nil-rate canfollowing only be applied to oneand of their will thereforeFinally, not deprive you of capital properties. for those whose estatesor income your exceed during £2 million, thelifetime. residential nil-rate band will be reduced at a rate of £1 for every £2 over the threshold.

Our team at Shacklocks have a particular speciality in preparing arrangements of this Due and to the complexities surrounding the kind also of acting as professional legislation the complications to and lifetime trustees toand enable wishes to be added fulfilled estate planning it isfollowed. wise to seek professional instructions to be advice to ensure your Will meets the requirements benefit from the of residential nil-rate band.

Iftoyou are thinking supporting charities through your Will or during your lifetime with a lump sum, why not talk to us about the different ways in which we can help you benefit those good causes, and how to make the most of the tax rules that enable a charitable cause to benefit.

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

If you have concerns about Inheritance Tax or haveShacklocks questions about Telephone on your Will or Estate, contact 0845 602 2344 or Claire emailon me at clairew@shacklocks.co.uk or 01332 559281 marionv@shacklocks.co.uk.

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Business & Professional

Money Matters: Business Owners Who Rent Since starting the business in 2009 as a sole trader from a dining room on Nottingham Road in Belper, Belper Independent Financial Solutions has relocated to its third but hopefully permanent home. Since 1st November it can now be found 80 yards away from its previous home, at 10 Chapel Street, Belper.

Why was this? Typical of many businesses, the demand for independent financial advice created the need for the business to expand and grow.

Of course, expanding an operation is not unique to financial advice firms, and many businesses from builders to bakers do this if the demand and desire to grow exists. So, nothing new there.

Neither is the way that Belper IFS has expanded to bigger premises but perhaps the ‘how’ it was done may be something people will not know about.

A special type of plan called a Self-Invested Personal Pension is a vehicle that enables the holder to choose and manage the investments made.

SIPPs can purchase many types of asset including commercial, but not residential buildings. In this particular case, the Director of the company was able to allocate the cash assets within the SIPP to purchase the building. Similar to a standard personal pension, the assets within the SIPP are technically owned by the pension provider.

So what does this mean? As a consequence, the SIPP now effectively owns the building in Chapel Street, and Belper IFS becomes the tenant. Belper

IFS now pays tax deductable market-going rent to occupy the building, except that the rent is effectively funds belonging to the SIPP which, in turn, the Director can use (like assets of a standard personal pension) to provide retirement benefits when he retires. All highly tax efficient, like most regulated pension arrangements.

SIPPs are also able to borrow money too, so even if the assets of a pension fund do not appear sufficient to buy the right commercial property, it is possible that a lender may make advances to the SIPP sufficient to buy, subject to credit underwriting and their own lending criteria.

So, if you run your own business and are paying rent on premises you occupy, an option to use your pension to buy your premises may be worth considering. Of course there are many risks to pension investment and advice should be considered before pursuing. Commercial property purchase is not suitable for everyone as capital loss can occur at any time, as well as other potential risks such as liquidity and taxation. But as a business owner it may be worth your consideration.

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS This information is general only and is not intended to address your particular requirements. The data above should not be relied upon in its entirety and shall not be deemed to be or constitute advice. No individual or company should act upon such information without receiving appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of their particular situation.

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Lifestyle

Short Story Christmas is Crafty “We’re doing Christmas differently this year,” Carol announced, carrying in huge shopping bags. “Roger, stop what you’re doing and give me a hand with this tree.”

Jonty wagged his tail. He knew all about Christmas, because it happened once every seven years. Roger would set up a tree in the lounge and then climb the creaky loft ladder for the box of decorations. The pair of them would coo over the little snowmen decorations made from cotton wool and toilet roll tubes, the doily angels, and the crepe paper snowflakes that they would stick to the patio doors.

Carol would get nostalgic and ask Roger to pour her a sherry and put on a Slade CD. And Jonty would lie under the coffee table, waiting patiently for a mince pie to fall on the floor.

“The theme is Rustic Cottage,” Carol said. “You’ve got to have a theme.”

“I thought we already had a theme,” Roger said glumly.

“Do stop sulking,” Carol said. “You decorate the tree, while I do a spot of stencilling on the patio doors.”

Jonty settled into his place beneath the coffee table.

Roger hung the new decorations in silence, while Carol sprayed the glass on the patio doors so that it looked like snow had drifted up the panes. Jonty waited for the sherry and Slade but they never came, in fact Carol went up to bed early, leaving Roger to lock up.

“I’ve been to this stall called Christmas is Crafty,” Carol said, unpacking the contents of her bags.

“It’s inspired me.”

“I like Christmas just the way it is,” Roger said, but judging from the smells coming from Carol’s shopping Jonty wondered whether Christmas had been vastly improved.

“Look at all the adorable new decorations I’ve bought,” Carol said. “Everything is handmade.”

“All the stuff before was handmade, by the children,” said Roger.

“The kids are all grown up now Roger; it’s time to move on,” Carol said, opening a box of dried clementines which had been studded with cloves and tied with sticks of cinnamon. “These things are handmade but better, you know, professional.”

Jonty game them an appreciative sniff.

“Honestly Jonty, get your nose out and give me some space,” Carol said. “Look at these Roger, good enough to eat?”

Jonty’s ears pricked up.

Carol showed them a box of gingerbread men delicately decorated with raisin buttons. Then she unravelled a raffia rope threaded with colourful popcorn, and a dozen huge pine cones sprayed with silver and gold.

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Though Jonty regretted his lack of mince pie, he reminded himself that Christmas was different this year, so he waited in his basket until he heard sounds of snoring from the bedroom above. Then he padded into the lounge, a firm plan already in his mind. First he licked the snow off the patio doors. It tasted pleasantly of soap. Next, a well-aimed leap from the back of the sofa brought the fir tree down.

He then crunched his way through the gingerbread men and the clementines. They smelled better than they tasted. The raffia strings of popcorn proved interesting; he found there was no stopping once he’d begun, and it was necessary to eat the whole chain right to the end. Then he chased the pine cones across the floor. Finally, tired and queasy, he chewed them all up as well, just for fun.

Feeling thankful for Carol, he dozed amid the wreckage of this wonderful new type of Christmas.

Then he thanked Roger for kindly leaving the lounge door open; something that Roger had never once, in all Jonty’s days, done before.

By Jackie Brewster

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought...

Fit for Purpose For the first time in several years I ventured into a keep fit class. This is not my natural environment. There is a distinct lack of chocolate cake, soft furnishings and coffee.

There is far too much enthusiasm for sweat, exhaustion and bending into impossible shapes. However, after bringing two children into the world and having a rather extended break from all things health related, I knew it was time.

My heart was beating faster than the pulsating dance music blaring out of the speakers. I tried to quickly create an army of excuses as to why I couldn’t do it, shouldn’t do it or absolutely wouldn’t do it. Too late - a 5,6,7,8 GO! Suffice to say I made it through the ups, downs, ins, outs and roundabouts of the class. I caught

sight of my beetroot completion in the allencompassing mirrors and felt the Lycra leggings grip for dear life to my legs. I walked (well, staggered) away wondering what I had done to myself. Then after a moment, I laughed – it was actually good fun and I felt alright.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not about to start living on wheatgrass shots or parading goji berries around to anyone who’ll listen, but I think I’m going to keep up this little fitness class; a mini victory for myself.

I’m also keeping up the other little wins in my life, by going straight over the road for a latte and a slice of Victoria sponge after the class. Well it is all about balance after all!

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Lifestyle

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

service at 13:40 as far as Matlock, which is reached at 14:30. Leave this bus outside Marks & Spencer’s recently opened store.

From the same stop at 15:07 you will be collected by Littles of Ilkeston Service 141 which will carry you back via Matlock Bath, Holloway and Crich to Ripley.

We are fortunate in our part of Derbyshire to have the Peak District on our doorstep, so I make no apology for returning to it once more. We are off to Buxton via Chesterfield and returning via Matlock.

Arrival is by 16:00 where it will drop you either outside the church or at its terminus at Sainsbury’s store.

The first bus of the day is Trent Barton’s Comet from Ripley Market Place to Chesterfield at 09:28, arriving at 10:10. (You have 25 minutes in Chesterfield, so there’s time to visit the toilets, should you choose, which are across the road and up the escalator, then round to the left.)

Walk forward from the bus to stand B12 where at 10:35 G & J Holmes of Clay Cross will take you to Buxton on Service 66. G & J Holmes buses are normally white in colour.

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

This superbly scenic route travels via Baslow, Eyam (the plague village), Tideswell and Millers Dale to arrive in Buxton Market Place at 11:50. As you are passing the church in Baslow, look out for the clock face that instead of having digits from 1 to 12 spells out VICTORIA 1897 to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

Buxton is an ideal lunch stop so I have built in a suitable break.

Access to the main shopping centre is down the hill into the town, requiring a short walk. Should you not wish to visit the town, the Market Place has toilets, shops, cafes etc.

Return to the Market Place stand E for High Peak Buses’ Transpeak

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Bus pass holders as usual travel free. Paying passengers are advised to buy a Derbyshire Wayfarer ticket from the first driver of the day which will cover everything except the Buxton – Matlock sector which will require an extra fare to be paid because High Peak Buses DO NOT accept Derbyshire Wayfarer tickets on Transpeak services.

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

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Lifestyle

The Better Life When Life Gives You a Lemon Tree...

The garden can be surprisingly forgiving, as we used to find out regularly when we kept chickens. What had become swamp, left to its own devices (i.e. fenced off), soon restored itself to health.

With that forgiveness sentiment in mind, I greeted the arrival of the lemon tree Anne had ordered with skilfully concealed disappointment. I took a sip from the last of this year’s elderflower Champagne, gazed down at the shrub and realised we’d be waiting a long time for our next batch of elderflower if we relied on home-grown lemons.

The other thing I soon realised is that lemon trees have quite specific needs. Aside from heat and light from the (world’s smallest) conservatory, there’s the soil balance to be considered, as well as the feed. By good fortune, the chap we asked at the garden centre had a passion for ‘citrus’ as I’ve learned to call it. I now know that there are two types of feed – for summer and winter. Also, that opinion is divided on the subject of soil-free or general-purpose compost. Most surprising of all, as we ambled to the car, me clutching my citrus leaflet as though it were a lifebelt, he caught up to us and whispered furtively, “Of course, some people swear by peeing around the tree – a good source of nitrogen.” He winked once, in Anne’s direction, and then vanished behind bamboo and boundary coverage.

lesson and waited until the soil had warmed up sufficiently, the replanting – overseen by Anne and the cat – led to something of a bumper crop. We also enjoyed our first baby beetroot this year. And there was me thinking a Solo F1 was a birthday trip around Brands Hatch.

Speaking of planning ahead, we’ve added a rainwater diverter, aka an old piece of drainpipe, to the downpipe on the back roof, helping to fill the subterranean tank. I think the tiny flowerpot on the end is a nice touch and it’ll doubtless prove a nice talking point for neighbours and walkers in the village. That is, until they find out about the bags of manure being delivered.

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I think I’ll pass on that suggestion. Some of our neighbours find us strange enough as it is. (And by us, of course, I mean me.) For example, now that word has got out that we’re growing oyster mushrooms from spore plugs that I tapped into logs a few months back, it’s clear that the bush telegraph has got some of its wires crossed. No, we’re not going into full-time commercial production and, no, it won’t take 10 years to get our first crop.

According to the instructions – which, as all gardeners know, never lie – we should see something edible soon and then potentially twice a year for the next five years.

I can’t wait till the neighbours find out we’re having a bash at growing chestnut mushrooms as well!

This year I have seen the benefits of planning out the gardening year properly. I generally follow the rules, but my earnest efforts to start off early Swiss chard Galaxy, bartered climbing beans and Oregon mange tout in mid-April, all met with disaster. Once I’d learned my To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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Lifestyle

Travel The Victoria Falls In November 1855, a Scottish missionary sailing down the Zambezi was the first European to set eyes on the awesome falls, long known to the natives as ‘the smoke that thunders’.

“Scenes like this,” he mused, “must have been gazed upon by angels on their flight.” His name was David Livingstone and he called the falls ‘Victoria’ to honour his Queen.

Stretching 1.7 km across Zambia and Zimbabwe, reaching a height of 108 metres (twice that of Niagara) and pouring an average of 550 million litres of water a minute, the Victoria Falls defy imagination and, with all statistics combined, they are the largest in the world. Mist and spray are visible for 20 km around.

Surprisingly this mighty phenomenon does not occur on mountainous terrain but on flat land. It all started millions of years ago when earthquakes created faults in the old lava sheet and, as soft material filled up the cracks, the river forced its way through, carving out over time the eight zigzagging gorges we see today. But nature is not set in stone and the great Zambezi continues its work, protected by UNESCO and national parks on both sides of the border.

Most visitors view the falls from the Zambian side, where the Eastern Cataract brings the first heart-stopping moment as roaring waters plunge over the edge and the placid upper river continues to flow unaware towards the precipice. But just feet away, the great mass of water tumbles into the ‘boiling pot’, trapped in a massive swirl as it struggles to escape through the tightest of bends. A long flight of slippery steps leads down to the cauldron’s edge, a spine-chilling place where baboons bare their teeth and you might shudder at the sight of a crocodile swept over the edge.

Up on the top, those who dare bathe in the death-defying Devil’s Pool on Livingstone Island,

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where the explorer measured the drop with a bullet attached to a piece of string. Meanwhile, along the Knife’s Edge Bridge suspended in mid-air, strange poncho-clad creatures crawl like aliens across the face of the fall, soaked to the skin but gazing, exhilarated, at the force of the water and the giant rainbow over the Victoria Bridge which spans the deep river chasm. Opened in 1905, the bridge was built in England, shipped to Mozambique and assembled at the site in 14 months. Trucks and trains cross it at a snail’s pace and it marks the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe claims over two-thirds of the falls with 16 breathtaking viewpoints along sign-posted trails which meander through pristine rainforest to reveal the entirety of the falls: Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe, Rainbow (the highest), then looking right across the bridge into Zambia. There are fewer visitors on this side and, along with birds and butterflies, you might spot antelopes, bushbucks and other game. A statue of Livingstone looks down on it all, perhaps pleased that here, the water never dries.

It’s different in Zambia when around OctoberNovember time, the falls can dry up, breaking up the magnificent curtain of water into narrow streams and exposing the rock face, but on the other hand, Zambia claims the best viewing spots to enjoy the full moon. On a clear night, a magical lunar rainbow, or ‘moonbow’, appears over the water, ghostly and pale to the naked eye, but a good camera might capture the colours and one of the most enduring memories of the Victoria Falls.

By Solange Hando

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Christmas Fayre menu available throughout December Relaxed dining with our home cooked snacks and meals served 7 days a week Food served Mon - Sat 12pm till 2.30pm Tues - Sat 6pm till 9pm & Sunday 12pm till 7pm (Open all day every day for drinks) Thur - Quiz night, Sat - Live entertainment & Sun - Jamming

Buffets for all occasions, call for information

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Set in beautiful countryside with fantastic accommodation, food, drink and excellent atmosphere.

Bookings now being taken for Christmas Day The perfect venue for any occasion, including weddings.

Delicious Sunday carvery with a variety of meats including forerib of beef Steak Night every Wednesday, served with homemade chips & coleslaw, salad etc 16oz Rump £9.95, 8oz Fillet £13.95, 8oz Sirloin £8.95, 10oz Ribeye £10.95 Open 7 days a week. Food served Mon to Thur 12pm till 2.30pm & 6pm till 9pm Fri, Sat & Sun 12pm till 9pm, Sunday carvery 12pm till 6pm

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Beer Beers of the month: January Beers of the Month: December December is the month for hideous selfindulgence – your office party, your partner’s office party, your Christmas party, your neighbours’ various Christmas parties, relatives you haven’t seen for months (12 months, to be precise) dropping by, the Day itself, New Year’s Eve... you get the picture. So here are a couple of hideously self-indulgent beers whose calories will all have to be dissipated somehow in the grand January detox.

Let’s start with Guinness. Not the Guinness you’re used to, but one of its crop of new “craft” style bottled beers.

It’s easy to be cynical about the number of big, old-established brewers jumping on the craft bandwagon – but what matters is the quality of the beer itself. Is it any good?

In the case of this 6% alcohol West Indies Porter, based on a brewer’s book from 1801, yes, it is. It pours jet black, with a rumpled, loose, light tan head.

The nose is astonishing – a big burst of toffee and coffee (a more appealing mix than it sounds!) followed by a pineapple-chunk tang. The mouth feel is quite light, but the flavour packs more of that rich coffee balanced by sharp green fruit. The contrasting themes continue into a lingering finish. Well done, Guinness!

Stronger at 7.3% alcohol is McEwan’s Champion, a supercharged version of a Scotch ale. Traditional Scotch ales are dark amber in colour, sweetish, and not particularly hoppy and, apart from its muscular heft, Champion fits the bill perfectly. The colour is almost garnet; the nose blends fresh peaches with biscuity malt, with a faint whiff of esters in the background; the body is full and rounded and definitely on the sweet side; and the finish is a little sharper but against a backdrop of caramel. This will definitely be my Hogmanay beer!

So, that grand January detox we just spoke about...

Well, let’s forget it, shall we? I’ve just discovered that the average temperature in the UK is lower in January than in December – well, not that, exactly, because we all knew that, but by how much. The average daytime temperature in January ranges from 1.3-6.9°C compared to 1.9-7.2°C for December. So it’s much too cold to abandon those strong, warming, oxtail-soup beers in favour of something lighter and springier and zingier. So here are two absolute all-time classics for you: Fuller’s 1845 from Chiswick, West London, really looks, smells, feels, and tastes the part. At 6.3% alcohol, it rather defies conventional categorisation, with a rich ruby colour more like port than beer.

The aroma is of all things comforting: caramel and toffee at first, giving way to sharper notes of green fruit and citrus.

The mouth feel is rich and luscious with yet more toffee from the crystal malt Fuller’s favours; but there’s still more than a hint of citrus fruit – it tastes like it smells, in fact. Finally the finish is short and sweet, without any lingering hop bitterness.

Shepherd Neame 1698 from Faversham in Kent is marginally stronger at 6.5% but is a much less overwhelming beer than 1845. It’s slightly easier to buttonhole, for a start, being a descendant of the Burton pale ales that took the world by storm 200 years ago. It doesn’t have anything like the richness, either. Rather, it has a Christmas cake fruitiness with aromas and flavours of vine fruits, candied peel and marmalade on a surprisingly light, subtle body. The finish is very much hoppier than 1845. This is a beer that demands respect: it doesn’t drink its weight and could easily creep up on you!

Fuller’s and Shepherd Neame are two of the oldest breweries in Britain – in fact, with the possible exception of the Blue Anchor brew-pub in Helston, Cornwall, Shepherd Neame IS the oldest brewery in Britain – and the numbers in the titles of these beers, as you’ve probably guessed, refer to their dates of foundation. Next time we’ll look at something very much more recent!

By Ted Bruning

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* thanks to the top quality Derbyshire beef supplied exclusively from our local award winning butcher C.N. Wright of Codnor

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Recipe

Pepper and Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes This is a tasty and healthy post-Christmas Day family supper and a great way to use up leftover roast turkey.

Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, scrubbed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, peeled and chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced 225g cooked turkey breast, diced 1 x 230g tub fresh tomato salsa Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100g Cheddar cheese, grated Chopped avocado, lime wedges and freshly chopped parsley, to serve Method: Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark 6. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and place on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until tender.

Just before the potatoes are ready, heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 6-7 minutes until tender, adding the garlic after 5 minutes. Add the peppers and turkey and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp of the tomato salsa and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Halve the baked sweet potatoes and roughly mash up the flesh with a fork. Season lightly and drizzle over half the remaining oil, then pile the turkey and pepper mixture on top of the halves. Scatter over the cheese and drizzle over the rest of the oil. Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Serve with chopped avocado and lime wedges, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley. Spoon the rest of the salsa into a small bowl and serve on the side.

For a vegetarian version replace the turkey with halved chestnut mushrooms or diced aubergine or courgette and use vegetarian Cheddar cheese.

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The Salon Claire Pickering has been in hairdressing since she was 16, and always knew that eventually she’d like to open her own salon.

Fifteen years later, in February 2016, she realised her ambition, opening The Salon in Ripley.

Over the years, Claire has worked as a self-employed stylist in numerous salons in Ripley, Derby and Nottingham, building an excellent reputation and a strong client base.

For the past couple of years, Claire has also taught hairdressing, adding yet another dimension to her experience. “Ever since I started hairdressing I knew this was what I wanted to do...it was just a matter of when!

This year, the time was right so I went for it – and it’s been fantastic!”

“I had a vision of what I’d like to offer clients, and that’s what I’ve stuck to at The Salon. I wanted somewhere stylish and modern but most importantly somewhere that clients can relax and enjoy a bit of time out. Often in the past I’d heard people say that they felt intimidated or on edge at the hairdressers, and that’s the last thing we want.

We focus on providing a warm and friendly environment where everyone feels welcome and at ease.”

The team at The Salon: Emma, Poppy, Claire and Maria (l to r) The team at The Salon: Emma, Poppy, Claire and Maria (l to r)

Along with other team members Poppy, Emma and Maria, Claire strives to stay on top of the new fashions, developments and techniques in the industry, offering the latest modern but wearable looks for all ages. “We’re seeing a lot of freestyling and freehand colour techniques coming through at the moment, which look great. Ash tones and steely greys are currently very popular too; we’ve seen some stunning colour transformations in The Salon!”

If you’re stuck in a hair ‘rut’ or would like a great new look for the New Year, then give The Salon a call. You can sit back and relax, trusting the experts to rework your look to bring you a stylish start to 2017!

Appointments book up quickly, so call 01773 748500 or call in to The Salon, 8 Derby Road, Ripley DE5 3HR.

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Derbyshire Walking: Whatstandwell to Alderwasley Walk Type: Hilly countryside with several steep climbs Distance: 4 miles (6.5 km) Time: Allow 2.5 – 3 hours Waymarking: Routeway 19 OS Map: Explorer OL24 (1:25,000) The Peak District, White Peak Start: Car park just beside Cromford Canal, on Main Road. Turn off A6 just before the Family Tree.

Whatstandwell Railway Station is only 5 minutes’ walk away (Grid Ref SK 332544) The Route: This walk takes you along the Cromford Canal, which lies within the internationally recognised Derwent Valley Heritage Corridor. The route climbs through woodland and traditional farmland, crossing briefly into the Derbyshire Dales.

1. Turn left to walk ¾ mile along the Cromford Canal towpath in a northerly direction, going under 2 bridges. When you reach Gregory Tunnel either go left and up and over the tunnel, or proceed directly through the tunnel itself.

Along the canal keep an eye open for Water Vole, the

(non-poisonous) Grass Snake and the noisy water bird the Little Grebe.

2. Whichever route was chosen, at the far side of the tunnel turn left to follow the public footpath through the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Derwentside Nature Reserve. Take care on the very uneven path.

3. Turn right to cross the bridge over the River Derwent passing beside Homesford Waterworks.

Follow the path as it travels under the railway through a low archway. Continue to follow the road as it climbs up to the main road (A6); beware of traffic.

4. Do not cross the road at this point but turn right to travel along the pavement for 300 metres, passing Homesford Cottage and several houses.

Approximately 30 metres short of the ‘Conservation Crafts’ sign, cross the road (beware of traffic) and follow the footpath uphill (ignoring all branches off) to travel up through Birch Wood. The path continues uphill bearing right with walls on either side up to the B5035 road.

The Cromford Canal towpath The Cromford Canal towpath

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Health, Beauty & Fitness On the right are some beehive shaped cairns. This is the traditional way of covering shafts from the old lead workings.

5. Turn right at the road, taking care to face the oncoming traffic. After 50 metres cross the road and climb the stile into Kings Lot Wood. Follow the path as it bears left up through the wood. After approximately 150 metres, turn right to travel up steps on a concessionary path. After about 75 metres the path passes right through the stone wall and continues through the wood on a path marked by posts with a red stripe.

6. The path skirts the woods with open fields immediately to your left and after about ½ mile links to a public footpath which is part of the Midshires Way. Turn left and follow the path along the edge of the woodland. There are excellent views of Crich Stand and the valley.

corner. Halfway up there is a footpath junction, level with the 4th pole under wires. Turn left here and head for the gate and stile, in a dry stone wall, just below the corner of the field. Pass the solitary stile, through a gap in the wall.

9. Continue to follow the path over two stiles as it travels beside the wood, along the valley – there are good views of Crich Stand and Holloway Village.

10. Go over the stile and through the wood. Once in the field keep the fence immediately on the left.

Then follow the path, which comes to a blue metal farm gate.

11. Go through the gate and continue straight ahead, keeping the wall/hedge on the right. Travel through the next four fields; Crich Stand will be directly ahead.

12. At the fourth field, follow the path as it runs to the right of a house, over two stiles. Go down the verge on the right-hand side of the drive. At the bend, cross the drive to continue downhill. Turn right, to follow the path running beside a stone wall.

Cross the road and two stiles to drop down to the A6 (beware of traffic). Take care crossing the road, as the pavements are narrow. Follow the road over the river, past the Family Tree and up Main Road to the start point.

Walk supplied by Amber Valley Borough Council and Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield, as part of their ‘Routeways’ series of walks: www.visitambervalley.co.uk/get-active/walking-and-riding

Beautiful views along the route

Beautiful views along the route

7. Follow the path as it travels to the left of farm buildings through a gate and two stiles. Once at the farm entrance gate, go through the gateway and turn sharply right to follow the track. After approximately ¼ mile go through the wicket gate on the left, before the farmhouse, and cut through the field to cross the Mere Brook via the stepping stones.

8. Go through the gate and continue straight up the edge of the field, keeping the wood on the left. Just past the second pole, turn right along the track to an old gate post. Head uphill towards the top right

We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that this walk is safe and achievable by walkers of a realistic level of fitness. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any injuries caused to readers whilst following the walk. Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Walk details correct at time of going to print.

It is advisable to carry the relevant OS map with you when walking the route.

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Alex Robinson Personal Trainer There are many reasons for choosing to start a new exercise regime: to improve

your general fitness, to shape up, or for health reasons. But, once you’ve started training with Alex Robinson, who knows where it might take you... Kim Bird explains how her personal training sessions have taken her further than she could ever have imagined: “I started training with Alex around 4 years ago.

Although I’m a PE teacher, I’d found myself in a bit of rut, fitness-wise. I wasn’t making time to look after myself so, on recommendation, I went to see Alex with a view to kick-starting my fitness and getting myself more healthy. With Alex, it’s not just the training that you do that’s beneficial – it’s the whole support network. My diet improved as well as my general fitness and I started running. I’ve done the 5k Race for Life for the past 10 or 11 years but I’d

always struggled and I certainly never imagined running further. But, after training for a while, Alex encouraged me to enter my first ever 10k race...and I’ve gone from there! I started enjoying the challenge, getting caught up in beating my PB, and I’ve since run a lot of 10k races.

When a healthy, active friend and colleague retired from work and was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease I decided to run the Tissington Half Marathon to raise money. Sadly, my friend passed away in February 2016 and, in addition to running the Tissington Half Marathon again in 2016, I will be running the London Marathon in 2017 to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MDNA), helping all those affected by this terrible disease.

Alex is helping me with my training programme and the mental toughness required for such an endurance event. Four years ago I never dreamed that I’d be running a marathon but now I know, with Alex’s support, that I’ll make it across that finish line!”

If you would like to support Kim’s fundraising for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, please visit her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Kim-Bird3.

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Health • Fitness • Weight Loss Alex has been a Personal Trainer for over 12 years. She can guide, support and work with you to achieve your goals.

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And Another Thing...

Tom makes a new friend Snuggled up on the sofa with her iPad, My Dearly Beloved sat giggling to herself.

I lowered my copy of What Camper Van to ask what was tickling her so.

“Oh it’s Steph, she’s just so funny.”

The mention of that woman’s name gave my heart cause to sink, for Stephanie was Sarah’s N.B.F. (New Best Friend) – a position to be treated with great caution. Cue eye rolling from yours truly. “Listen you big snob, just because you don’t go on Facebook, don’t sneer at those who do. It’s a great way to stay in touch with people. It’s not shallow at all.”

“And what snippet of whimsy is she imparting tonight?”

Sarah flipped her tablet round to show me a video of a cat on a skateboard. “Isn’t that hysterical?”

“I’ll throw all my Laurel and Hardy DVDs in the bin then, shall I?” “Up to you, anyway don’t make any plans for Friday, we’re going out for dinner with Steph and Dave.” The idea of Steph invading our lives I had resigned myself to. But now Sarah was adding a Dave. I knew nothing of this ‘Dave’ person. I gave a little involuntary shudder. “Tom, what is the matter with you?

He’s a nice guy. You and him could become friends.”

“I’ve already got friends thank you. We won’t get on, trust me.

What does he do?”

“I think he’s a Management Consultant.”

“I’m not going.”

Sat in the car park of the restaurant, Sarah had some strong words for me. “Listen Tom, I let you wear that old shirt as a compromise. Steph and Dave have been married for nineteen years and she says a good marriage is all about compromise.”

“I want to go home.”

Sarah pressed on. “Just relax, and whatever you do, don’t crack that ‘You’d be out by now’ joke.”

“But darling, that’s my default gag.”

“Let’s just go in.”

Greeted by a handsome young man pretending to be from Sicily, we were shown to our table, at which the dreaded love birds where already ensconced. Noting that Dave (tall, trendy haircut, polo neck) had a micro check of his watch as we approached, I was greeted with a dreaded ‘man hug’. “Tom! So glad you could make it! (obviously a dig) Tom, I’d like you to meet the gorgeous Steph.”

Highlights, fake tan, white teeth, gym figure. “Tom! I feel as if we already know each other, Sarah’s told me so much about you.”

“Yes, and I’ve seen the pictures on the internet.” Cue frozen grin from Steph and icy stare from Sarah. “...on Facebook, obviously.” Minor crisis averted, Sarah, noting that the lovebirds were holding hands, grabbed at my wrist, thereby disabling my left arm.

Appalling muzak filled the restaurant. Dave gasped and, eyes swimming cooed, “Steph listen, this is our song - Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion!” Cue muffled sobs and double hand holding. I yanked away my arm and reached for the wine list.

Steph, smiling but with eyes narrowed asked, “So, what’s your song Tom?” I slapped down the menu and proudly declared: “We haven’t got one. Dave, I believe you’ve been married nearly twenty years?” Dave beamed uxoriously at his wife. Ignoring the kick from Sarah I pressed on. “You’d be out by now.”

Dave’s innocent smile heralded the tumble weed. “Out from where?”

My throat tightened. “Prison, because if, instead of marrying her, you’d murdered her with say, an…axe?”

Sat in the car afterwards Sarah was justifiably furious.

“Thanks for ruining yet another night.”

“Well they made me sick. Who are they trying to kid, acting like teenagers?”

Sat on the couch three weeks later, in an attempt to thaw relations I decided to offer an olive branch. “Sarah, why don’t you ask Steph and Dave over for dinner. I’ll cook. Really I don’t mind.”

“That’s going to be difficult, she’s unfriended everyone on Facebook!”

“Why?” “She’s run off with her personal trainer. I never liked her anyway. Now make yourself useful darling and put the kettle on.” Sarah’s warm smile sent me to the kitchen, safe in the knowledge that no matter what, there would only ever be one girl for me.

By Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

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Motoring

Motoring Golf GTI Clubsport S What is it?

It’s the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring; a stripped-out hardcore celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI and a limited edition collector’s piece all in one.

The Golf GTI Clubsport S is the result of asking engineers to do what they can to cement the GTI’s name in the hot hatch pantheon.

What’s under the bonnet?

Lifting the Golf’s bonnet will reveal the same two-litre, turbocharged petrol engine you’ll find elsewhere in the Golf range – notably the Golf GTI and Golf R. In this application it’s been tuned up slightly, producing 306hp – broadly similar to the Golf R’s output but with a different exhaust system freeing up a couple of horsepower.

That’s paired with the six-speed manual gearbox for weight purposes, as the extra few kilos of the dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) would work against the weight-saving nature of the Clubsport S.

less impressively. The sticky Michelin Pilot Cup tyres offer huge amounts of grip, too.

On the mixed and drying roads we used, the Clubsport S exhibited a little torque steer if you gave the car some stick, but far less than you might expect.

Otherwise, it’s a very neutral car to drive on the road.

What does the press think?

AutoExpress reckons that the Clubsport S has ‘even more involvement and surprising refinement’, while Autocar thinks that it’s ‘by a nose, the very best fast Golf you can buy’.

What do we think?

It seems odd to turn a car with such broad credentials into a two-seater sports car, especially as the rear compartment trim is still present, but you can’t really ignore the way it drives.

The Golf R might be a safer bet for all-weather performance, but the Clubsport S makes a great case for itself on dry roads and doesn’t feel as wrung out as other front-wheel-drive offerings of similar power outputs.

Losing the rear seats makes the Clubsport S a bit of a tough sell when silhouette rivals retain the family usability and two-seat competitors are commonly less expensive, but as all of the UK’s allocation of 150 have already been sold, it’s almost a moot point.

What’s the spec like?

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Property Matters Bringing an Idea to Life...

‘as existing’ survey drawing. In close dialogue with the homeowner to establish exactly what they wanted and needed from the new space (which may be different!) we went on to designing the extension.

If you’re considering alterations to your home or an extension, it may be helpful to understand how the process works and exactly what role your architect plays in bringing your idea to fruition.

Following agreement on the plans, we submitted a planning application during which time we liaised with the planning officer to slightly amend the design so an approval was gained.

After securing planning approval we moved on to the working drawings – the more technical ones – in order to secure building regulations approval.

This is a recently completed Pilkington Architecture project that involved the construction of an extension on the front of a detached house, over an existing study. The brief from the homeowner was to increase an existing small, single bedroom to a double with an NEWbathroom.

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Well, firstly we did a bit of pre-application suggests that an extension or loft conversion work with the planners to ascertain that an extension on which creates would a double bedroomThere’s can add the front elevation be acceptable. no point totime theand average of something your home. in12% wasting moneyprice pursuing that is never But,toget this………..the research also suggests likely be approved.

Once we’d established that the idea was a possibility, we measured up the house, providingthe an creating its own bathroom could increase

average price by as much as 23%!

Bearing in mind that moving up the property ladder from a three-bedroom to a four-bedroom house costs an average of £40,000 (not including legal fees and other moving costs) a two storey extension or loft conversion can be accomplished for around £30,000 - £35,000.

Not much difference you may say but consider this……..with a two storey extension you also gain the floor area downstairs.

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For this scheme we then prepared tender documents and sent the project out for competitive tender prices.

Three prices were obtained and one of the contractors was chosen by the homeowner for the work. On this occasion our involvement wasn’t required much on site, although we were there to answer the or simply to extend kitchen. occasional query from the the contractor orYou client. can usually squeeze in a

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Homes & Gardens A lovingly created pot of winter flowering bedding plants, perhaps under-planted with a few small bulbs such as crocus or miniature daffodils, will make a lovely instant garden impact present for anyone. Despite the huge quantities of Christmas paraphernalia in garden centres now, any half decent centre will still have a good range of winter bedding plants and winter interest plants available.

Gardening Gardening Gifts If you have any gardening friends it is so easy to get them a present they’ll really enjoy and find useful this Christmas.

Any good local garden centre will have plenty of potential gifts in a wide range of prices, sizes and shapes to suit anybody from the complete novice to the most experienced gardener. Alternatively, take a look on the internet and get some gorgeous gardening gifts delivered right to your door.

Houseplants make brilliant presents, so why not choose a couple of really good-looking ones? At this time of year there are plenty, such as the indoor cyclamens and azaleas or a flamboyant poinsettia or a gorgeous Christmas cactus, which look fantastic whilst in flower – but don’t forget that lots of the foliage houseplants look great, too.

Make sure that you keep the plants at their best by placing them in a suitable position before you give them away.

Outdoor plants are also an ideal choice, but make sure that you know that the plant you are choosing will go to a suitable home. There is no use buying a lime-hating plant such as a Pieris, rhododendron, Camellia or azalea for somebody if they garden on chalk – although a supply of ericaceous compost and a good sized pot could also be a present from someone else if you plan carefully.

Anyone with an interest in growing vegetables would enjoy one of the many gardening books on the subject, or perhaps a ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher Card, which lets them select the vegetables they’d like to grow from the range I offer at www.pippagreenwood.com.

Then, in the spring, we send them garden-ready plants accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails from me.

Most gardeners love to encourage birds into the garden, so how about a bird box or feeder or maybe even some bird food? Bird feeding equipment and supplies take up plenty of space in garden centres, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Gardeners love practical things so a good hoe like my favourite, the SpeedHoe, will always be welcome, or how about some Micromesh-covered or polythene-covered EasyTunnels, perfect for protecting crops throughout the growing season next year? A raised bed kit is a great gift idea, too, allowing people to grow vegetables when their own soil isn’t ideal. Some kits have the option to add crop covers made from fine mesh (to keep pests out) or polythene (to protect from the worst of the weather and provide off-season warmth).

So rather than rushing out and buying something that ‘will do’ as a gift, take a moment and see what you can find which will really bring a smile to someone’s face!

By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and book Pippa for a gardening talk or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items, including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, pull-out EasyTunnels, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher cards, signed books and lots more besides.

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Book Reviews: The Gift of a Good Book Struggling to find the perfect book to give as a gift? Or wondering what to add to your own wish list? Maybe we can help…

The Hidden People Alison Littlewood Crime, fantasy and historical fiction are melded together in The Hidden People. Albie Mirralls is every bit the sensible, upstanding gentleman that Victorian society wants him to be.

When his cousin, Lizzie, is burnt as a changeling, Albie travels from London to her village to see justice done. But when Albie’s own wife seems so completely changed, he finds himself questioning whether there could be some truth to the rumours about his cousin.

The perfect book for curling up with on a winter’s night.

A Christmas Kiss Vicky Pattison 24-year-old Amber dreams of designing her own fashion line. But after a year of working as a general dogsbody for the Queen of Fashion, Diana Grant, that dream is looking increasingly unachievable. So, when an opening comes up working with a leading fashion house, Amber jumps at the opportunity. With a new job and a new love, Amber’s life is looking up, but is she in danger of getting a bit too caught up in the glitzy world of fashion? Warm and funny, this is a great romantic comedy to enjoy over a glass of Prosecco.

Little Warrior Giuseppe Catozzella Inspired by a tragic true story, Little Warrior tells the story of Samia Omar. Growing up in war-torn Somalia, life is hard, and dangerous. But Samia has big dreams – she wants to follow in Mo

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Farah’s footsteps and compete in the Olympics. As life grows increasingly hard for women, Samia refuses to be cowed into submission. There are few options for Samia but to put her life into the hands of traffickers, in the hope of escaping to a better place. A heartbreaking read that will stay with you long after you’ve finished the last page.

The Girl Who Saved Christmas Matt Haig Magic is starting to fade in Victorian England, and Amelia might be the only one who can save the day. (Father Christmas being a bit tied up with reindeer falling from the sky, angry trolls and other mishaps.)

While it’s the sequel to the 2015 children’s bestseller A Boy Called Christmas, it stands up perfectly well on its own.

An ideal gift for children aged 7 and up, this is a really enjoyable read. So much so that you may well find yourself borrowing it back!

The British Table Colman Andrews and Christopher Hirsheimer For the foodie in your life, you might want to consider this recently released tome. Featuring around 125 recipes, from the traditional to the modern, there’s plenty to tempt most taste buds.

Recipes range from long-forgotten traditional fare, to regional specialities and contemporary classics.

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Children & Education

The Diary of a Local Mum Not Now, Bernard When I was younger, I remember reading the popular children’s book ‘Not Now Bernard’ by David McKee. The story has always stayed with me, although my feelings towards it have altered over the years.

It’s about a small boy (Bernard) who is trying to get his parents’ attention because there’s a monster in the garden who wants to eat him. His parents, engrossed in seemingly unimportant tasks, keep replying ‘Not now, Bernard’. The boy is subsequently eaten by the monster which then goes on to try and eat the parents. Still disinterested, they simply reply ‘Not now, Bernard’ to his roars, obliviously putting the bemused monster to bed in place of their son.

The idea that a boy could be ignored to the point of being eaten and beyond horrified me as a child... and quite rightly so. The parents were guilty of neglect of the highest order. I felt so sad for Bernard and let down by the fact that there was no storybook ‘happy ending’.

However, now I’m older with children of my own I do feel a bit differently about the book, which unsettles me slightly. Over the years (this is hard to admit, so bear with me)...I have developed a smidgen of empathy for Bernard’s parents. Now, I would never, ever condone paying your child so little attention that they’re eaten by a monster. Failing to notice that your son’s been replaced by said monster is beyond irresponsible. But ... there are many times when I’ve uttered the phrase ‘Not now’ (with ‘Bernard’ then echoing round my brain triggering waves of guilt, no matter how outlandish the request or inappropriate the situation).

The thing is, children will ask anything just as soon as the idea pops into their head or the ‘urgent’ need arises – anytime, anywhere. They’ll poke their head round the shower screen holding up the Argos catalogue if they’ve just found something they’d reealllly love for Christmas. They’ll ask for help tying

their shoelaces while you’re on the loo. They’ll urgently need to discuss the real reason for the demise of the dinosaurs at bedtime or they’ll commandeer the dining table for junk modelling just moments before you serve tea. There’s absolutely no concept of a ‘good time to ask’.

Parents these days get a lot of stick in the media for being too engrossed in their phones to notice their children, missing out on simple day-to-day interactions, pleasures like watching their faces as they play, or the fun of joining in their games and, sadly there are some parents who don’t interact as much as they should. However, I think there’s a lot of pressure on modern parents to make the whole world revolve around their kids...and it’s not necessarily healthy.

I recently read about an informal ‘study’ that a mum had posted on social media (ironically), supposedly to show how much ‘social media obsessed’ parents were missing out on. She sat in the corner of the room observing her child (without interacting) as he played, noting how many times he looked in her direction.

Unsurprisingly, he looked her way a lot. He was no doubt wondering what the heck she was doing!

Her point was that she had missed out on all those occasions when he was seeking her approval or input.

But, isn’t it also important that her child learns to play without her input or approval?

Of course, there’s a balance to be achieved, but while uninterrupted family time is vital and children should know that their parents are always there for them if needed, I think it’s also important for them to understand that their mums and dads sometimes have to do other things and can’t constantly be at their beck and call. Learning to wait a while for non-urgent things and being able to entertain themselves for short periods are important skills for children to learn.

So, I’m going to free myself from the guilt I feel every time I say ‘not now’. Children do have to learn that sometimes ‘now’ isn’t the time...as long as you always make some time later (and as long as there’s not a monster lurking in the garden, obviously).

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Local History Clarion Clubs Cycling is an immensely popular pastime nowadays, but the idea of Cycling Clubs is not new, as the picture of the Ripley Clarion Club in 1924 shows.

What is less well known is that the Clarion Clubs (and there were many of them all over the North) were an offshoot of the Clarion newspaper, founded in 1894 by Robert Blatchford. It was a socialist paper, credited with converting more people to socialism than Marx. The clubs embraced the egalitarian, democratic and sociable ideals of the movement, supporting the growing Labour parties.

The main aim of the clubs, though, was to have fun. By 1895, over a hundred cyclists from different clubs met up at Easter in Ashbourne. Pictured is another group of enthusiasts, including some from Ripley, enjoying a “meet” at Bakewell at Whitsuntide, 1914.

Clarion clubs were not limited to cycling: there were Vocal Unions, Handicraft Clubs, Clarion Scouts, Rambling Clubs and Cinderella Clubs which arranged events for children. In Ripley there was a Clarion Amateur Dramatics Club, pictured here in 1924.

The title of the production is not known, but among the players is John Marshall, likely to have been either the well-known entrepreneur, owner of the Hippodrome and creator of the famous “Ripley Zoo” in Oxford Street, or his son.

There is also a charming photo of Clarion Club panto, 1924 the Haines children, dressed in costume for the Clarion Club pantomime in 1924; it really does seem that, for a period just before and after World War One, the Clarion clubs were, for some, an important part of life in Ripley.

By Ripley and District Heritage Trust

It is particularly poignant in that it is almost certain that some of the young men in the photo would be fighting within months, and may well have died in the First World War. The same situation, but set in Halifax, formed the basis of Alan Bennett’s first TV play “A Day Out” in 1972.

Cycling was especially liberating for women who were encouraged to participate, and for whom the ability to travel around the countryside under their own power was a rare chance to assert their independence.

Later, Clarion clubhouses were set up as a way of enabling cyclists to get away for a cheap weekend in the country.

Ripley seems to have had a clubhouse, too, though it could hardly have been a healthy place to live in the early 1920s.

The building was in Victoria Street in Greenwich, where several of the members lived, and it is described in one source as a “hut” which suggests it wasn’t very imposing.

It seems that some members even experimented with less conventional cycles: there are pictures showing men trying out a penny farthing.

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Your Horoscope December 2016 and January 2017 December: This month presents an entirely new energy as our attention turns to Christmas festivities and family get-togethers. The radiant Sun is now in the adventurous sign of Sagittarius, just perfect for socialising on a grand scale! Optimistic Jupiter in Libra and energetic Mars in Aquarius start the month in brilliant aspect to each other. Exciting new opportunities are on the horizon; it’s time to embrace the freedom to pursue your inspirational ideas for 2017. The winter solstice is on the 21st, this is the shortest day of the year bringing the rebirth of the Sun and, from now on, the days will slowly get longer. The full moon is in Gemini on the 14th and the new moon is in Capricorn on the 29th. Solstice blessings and Christmas wishes to all.

January: The down-to-earth and practical sign of Capricorn steps forward this month as we head into 2017. It’s that time of year when the universe invites you to ponder some big questions and most importantly to ask: what do I want to be different for this year? This is a passionate time loaded with creative potential; energetic Mars, currently travelling through the visionary sign of Pisces, highlights your imagination and practical Capricorn can help to make those long-held dreams come true.

The energy shifts big time as Mars enters its own sign of Aries on the 28th; the new moon in quirky Aquarius that same day enhances intuition and opens minds to exciting new possibilities. Be ready for love and romance to blossom as Venus, the love planet, enters soft and gentle Pisces on the 3rd.

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all!

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 December: Jupiter and Mars are stirring up the social areas of your chart this month; you may need to sweep out the old to create space for new energy to come in. The full moon on the 14th turns your attention to communication and learning new things; an exciting new chapter is beginning! January starts out with a rather introspective mood as your ruler, the normally feisty Mars, journeys through watery Pisces. Plans for turning dreams into reality are in the spotlight as the practicality of the Capricorn sun and analytical Mercury appear at the highest point in your chart.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 December: Finances and assets are in the spotlight this month as the Sun and stern Saturn illuminate some necessary re-structuring in this area. Optimistic Jupiter aligns with Mars to bring some new prospects concerning your career; take advantage of an opportunity to meet new people. January: Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the gentle and imaginative sign of Pisces on the 3rd; use this well-balanced energy in practical ways to bring creativity, beauty and pleasure into areas that may have been tense and stressful. The full moon in Cancer on the 12th highlights successful commination.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 December: The high energy planet Mars is illuminating the highest point of your chart bringing fresh determination to push yourself forward in many areas of your life. Expansive Jupiter shines positive light on all dealings with others; this really is the month to start some positive change. January: This month’s focus on the sign of Pisces draws your attention to balancing your inner needs with your work and daily routines. Both Venus and Mercury urge you to reconnect with creative endeavours that give you joy. The full moon in Taurus on the 12th highlights your finances.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 December brings relationships and partnerships into the spotlight and romance looks lively, especially if you are socialising more than usual. Innovative Uranus highlights career matters; you’ll begin to sense that changes are afoot and that it is best to keep your options open. January: The Sun, Mercury and transformational Pluto are in your opposite sign of Capricorn this month. With the Cancer full moon on the 12th there could be some radical changes on the cards. Clarity and composure are vital as you review those areas where you feel restricted and unappreciated.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 December: This month’s events hinge around a pivotal connection between the Sun and Saturn around the 10th, linking your creative ideas with some firm foundations. The winter solstice is important for you as it highlights the possibility of turning a cherished hobby into a money making venture. January: Make the most of the practical Capricorn energy in the work and daily routine sector of your chart. Increased stamina and drive are at your disposal particularly around the 7th as the Sun aligns with powerful and transformation Pluto; some prioritising and re-structuring needs your focused attention.

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Community VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 December brings your home and family into the spotlight; practical Saturn teams up with the Sun on the 10th ensuring that some serious changes need attention. The full moon in Gemini on the 14th stirs up your need to get away and experience some exciting new places. January: With your ruler, the curious and versatile Mercury, illuminating all forms of self-expression and creativity, this could turn out to be the best time to achieve anything that you earnestly desire. Mars remains in dreamy and idealistic Pisces, joined by the love planet on the 3rd.

Romance could well be on the cards!

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 December: Energetic Mars in quirky Aquarius is stirring up the creative and fun-loving sector of your chart.

Expansive Jupiter, now halfway through your sign, asks you to immerse yourself in an interest that you love.

Be alert to a sudden change in fortune after the full moon on the 14th. January: Your ruler, relationship minded Venus, changes signs from analytical Aquarius to imaginative and mystical Pisces on the 3rd. You might not have to look too hard for new love – it will find you. Your career is also in the spotlight around the 12th; use your creativity and humour to get your message across.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 December: Before the party season can begin you may need to turn your attention to some financial planning, particularly around the 10th as the Sun connects with serious Saturn. Mars enhances Jupiter in Libra and heightens your intuition, enabling you to make some positive decisions. January: Transformational Pluto, your ruling planet, is joined by the Sun on the 7th. This powerful alignment illuminates all forms of learning and communication, particularly anything concerning long-term goals, is looking very promising now. Prepare the ground well before you move into action.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 December: It’s your birthday month and as Jupiter, your ruler, aspects Saturn in your sign, some major changes are on the cards. Mercury arrives in Capricorn on the 3rd helping you to focus on important future plans.

Be sure to stand your ground and be ready to achieve whatever you set your mind to. January: Responsible down-to-earth Saturn joins forces with innovative and unpredictable Uranus in the creative sector of your chart.

As your home life is stirred up by fiery Mars, joined by harmonious Venus after the 3rd, you may feel that some radical changes are now necessary.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 December sees mighty Jupiter at the highest point of your chart ensuring that this is the month for many great achievements. Mars adds potency to this dynamic, bringing you a sense of changing priorities. The all-important new moon in your sign on the 29th is truly an exciting new beginning. January: The Sun, Mercury and powerful Pluto are energising your sign for most of the month, ensuring that your stamina, drive and confidence batteries are fully charged. Saturn remains connected with Uranus and continues to bring interesting opportunities and challenges to your door. You need to apply your willpower to achieve.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 December: Dynamic Mars is halfway through your sign, giving you the power to achieve whatever you set your heart on. Expansive Jupiter shines a positive light on adventure and travel, bringing you much closer to a cherished dream. The full moon illuminates love and romance; a decision may have to be made. January: The Sun challenges your ruler, unpredictable Uranus, around the 10th, bringing communication and negotiation into the spotlight. Confidence and intuition are at an all-time high, indicating a significant turning point concerning any groups and organisations that you belong to. Your new moon on the 28th brings a fresh start.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 December: If your ambition has been lacking lately, it’s all change this month as the Sun and serious Saturn illuminate the highest sector of your chart, particularly after the 10th. It’s time to draw up some personal aims and goals and view this special time as the real start to the New Year. January: Enthusiastic Mars is travelling through your sign and is joined by the love planet, Venus, on the 3rd. This move indicates that this is the month for new friendships and some passionate romance. You’ll feel that your energies at an all-time high as the need for radical change becomes top of your agenda.

By Christine Chalklin Astrologer

Christine Chalklin Inspirational Astrologer and Life Coach, www.restyleyourlife.co.uk Christine@restyleyourlife.co.uk Telephone: 07813 483549

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outside, and making sure doors and windows are locked are a massive help.”

In this festive edition of All Things Local we would like to remind residents to spruce up their home security to help ensure your Christmas and New Year festivities are not spoiled by crime.

To help discourage an opportunist thief from targeting Christmas presents during the festive season, police officers are reminding people of simple security measures they can take to better protect their homes from crime.

Insp. Pat Howitt, who is in charge of policing in the Amber Valley area, said: “I would urge people not to leave expensive items, including electronic gadgets such as laptops, tablets and phones, in view of windows and doors as this can be a target for opportunist thieves over the Christmas period.

“Simple steps such as closing curtains at night, not leaving Christmas presents or valuables in plain view of people

Other crime prevention advice includes: • Keep doors and windows locked – it only takes seconds for an opportunist burglar to get into your property; • Leave a light on if you are heading out and buy timer switches to turn lights on at a specific point; • Keep valuables out of sight and consider placing high-value Christmas presents in a secure place instead of under the tree; • Mark your property with kits such as SmartWater and get bikes security marked, too; • Register valuables for free on the secure website www.immobilise.com, which helps police reunite recovered stolen items with their owners; • Be vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately to the police on 999 if a crime is in progress, 101 in a non-emergency or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

For more advice, call your local Safer Neighbourhood team on 101 or visit the website: www.derbyshire.police.uk.

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Friendship Blooms Show your appreciation for a fellow member of the community; it may be a friend, a family member or maybe someone you’ve come into contact with who Julie Hurst of provides a wonderful service Margaret’s Florist or who works hard to make a difference. Let All Things Local surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

All Things Local has joined forces with Julie Hurst (pictured) from Margaret’s Florist in Ripley, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Joy Kyte of Marehay. She was nominated by her friend, Claire Bosworth also of Marehay. Here is what Claire wrote:

Joy Kyte (left) receives the bouquet from friend Claire Bosworth

putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Monday 2 January 2017.

“I would like to nominate my special friend Joy as she is not only a kind, thoughtful and caring friend to me, but also to all her friends, family and people in her community. She never finds it a problem to do something for you. Joy deserves a special thank you for being a special person.” Claire Bosworth Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet. All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating. Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/working at the same address… and remember – flowers don’t just have to be for women!

The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work within the Ripley postcode area (DE5). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or email your nomination to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk

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Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes Codnor & Waingroves 3rd Codnor Scouts For girls and boys aged 6-14. All clubs meet at the Old Cricketer’s Bungalow at the side of the Old Welfare, Codnor. Beavers – Tuesdays 5.15pm till 6.30pm. Cubs – Tuesdays 6.45pm till 8.15pm. Scouts – Fridays 6.30pm till 8.15pm. Ann Cantrill 07817 636232.

Amber Valley Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6:45 for 7:00pm at Codnor Castle Inn, Ormonde Fields Golf Centre, Nottingham Road, Codnor. New members are welcome. Please contact us first if you are interested. Contact us on 07850 440001 or by our ‘Contact us’ page on www.rotary-ambervalley.org.uk

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 The Denby Village Cricket Club, 1st Wednesday every month 2pm–4pm.

Ann Goddard: 01332 780220. All welcome.

Walking for Health Every Thursday at 9:30 am – meet outside the Bourne’s Cafe at the Visitor Centre, Denby Pottery. Walks offered are up to 30 minutes, and 30 - 60 minutes.

Contact Nikki Ottowell, Walk Coordinator: 01773 841428; nikki.ottowell@ambervalley.gov.uk.

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

01773 741586

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

01773 714098.

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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

1st Sitwell Scout Group Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, aged 6 to 14. Sitwell Scout HQ off Church Lane, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AW. Info: www.1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk.

Email: gsl@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk.

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

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171

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

Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997

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

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

Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

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

1st Horsley & Kilburn Rainbows St Clements Church, Church St, Horsley Thurs 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Contact Sarah 07454224088

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.

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

Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

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

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.

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

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 Archery Club Now meet at John Flamsteed School. Shooting at times outside school hours.

Frequent tournaments at Kedleston Hall in the summer. Regular beginners’ courses throughout the year. Information on dacarchers.co.uk or phone Neil Bryan 01773 824903.

Intermediate Adults Dance Classes Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn.

Latin American and Ballroom, Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

Kilburn Christian Fellowship Meet in Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, 5pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month, refreshments.

All ages welcome. Godfrey: 01332 781200 Kilburn Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Meet at Old Oak, Horsley Woodhouse 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7-8.30pm.Contact 07986 450580 or 01332 780276.

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 Every Wednesday, 9:45am – meet outside the Ex-service and Working Men’s Club, Horsley Woodhouse. Walks offered are 30 60 minutes, and 45 - 90 minutes (please call for details before attending). Contact Nikki Ottowell, Walk Coordinator: 01773 841428; nikki.ottowell@ambervalley.gov.uk.

Whist Drive British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, every Friday 7.30pm. Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

Ripley 1st Ripley Scout Group Cubs, Beavers, Scouts 6/14 years for boys and girls. To join call group scout leader, Ron Ashton on 01773 745420 www.1stRipleyScouts.org 4th Ripley Rainbows For girls age 5+. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk for details

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.

Aim Excelsum School of Music Band practice on Mondays – 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Unit F, Sitwell Business Centre, Heage Road Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH. Suitable for 6+ years of age and parents, of all abilities. For further details please email: info@aimexcelsum.co.uk

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

Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute. Childminders wishing to join the group can call Marion on 07952 798808, Claire 07891 956715, Trina 07875 142583.

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

Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801.

Email info@avag.org.uk www.avag.org.uk

Mums & Minis Denby Bottles Church, Danesby Crescent, Tuesdays 10am to 12noon. Mike and Alison James 01773 743104 Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only.

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Amber Valley Camcorder Club Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Ripley, meet alternate Tuesdays 7.45pm from September to June.

Geoff Thompson: 01773 748559. avcamclub@gmail.com 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.

Little Black Book Amber Valley Stroke Group Meet alternate Fridays at St Joseph’s Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley.

Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813.

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.

Amber Valley Talking Newspaper People who have difficulty reading can receive tapes of local news (weekly) and magazines (monthly) free of charge. Info: Ellen Hughes 01773 608954.

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

Amber Valley WASPI Women Against State Pension Inequality. Group meets7pm, every second Thursday at Coffee Shop Sainsbury’s Ripley. www.waspi.co.uk or email waspiambervalley@gmail.com. All welcome.

Baby Sensory Multi-award winning baby learning and developmental classes suitable from birth to 13 months. Tuesday’s, 10am and 11.15 at Ripley Leisure Centre.

Booking essential: www.babysensory.com/en/ClassDetails/centralderbyshire or contact Marie 07989 443734 for details.

Centre Stage Theatre Arts Dance, drama and singing for young people 5 to 18. Every Thursday evening during term time, at Mill Hill School, Ripley. Call 01332 232940 or email enquiries@csta.org.uk for details.

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

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

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

Greenhillock’s Fellowship Club for over 50’s. Wood Street Methodist Church, Ripley, Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm. Quality entertainment, speakers, social afternoons, quizzes, day trips. David: 01773 423854.

Hearing Help (AV) Social group every 3rd Wednesday 11.45am-2.30pm. Lip Reading Group every Friday 10am-12pm. At 156 Derby Road, Ripley.

01773 570976.

Ivy Grove Surgery Patient Group Meet 7pm last Wednesday monthly (excluding August and December) at Ivy Grove Surgery, Steeple Drive, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3TH. New members very welcome. For further information email ivgpatientgroup@gmail.com or visit www.ivygrove.org.uk Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486 Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities. Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley.

Call 01773 742017 for details and to book or visit www.musicaldimension.co.uk

Ripley Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month 2-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room, Off Slack Ln., DE5 3HL. (Opp. Co-op) Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Ripley Morris 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 Professional & Business Women (RPBW) Encouraging women to share ideas and interests. All ages, professional and retired welcome, from Ripley & surrounding areas. 2nd Monday each month, 7.30-9.30pm, Lumb Farm, Derby Road, Marehay DE5 8JN. Contact rpbwmembership@gmail.com Ripley Residents’ Association Meetings last Monday of each month 6.30pm, Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Advice and guidance on issues or concerns residents may have in a friendly, supportive setting. Info: Ruth Burton 07815301528.

Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome. Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis Public House, Maple Avenue, Ripley 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com Ripley School of Dancing Ballroom, Latin American & Old Time Classical. Children’s class Saturdays 9.30 – 11.30am. Adult’s practice/tuition class Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

Ripley (Amber Valley) Lions Club Meet every first Monday of the month at the Kestrel Inn, Marehay, 8pm.

Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

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 Absolute Beginners Jog Group Meet Ripley Leisure Centre 9.00am Sunday mornings.

Email: jogripley@hotmail.co.uk or tel: Ryan 07854035770

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

Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

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

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

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

David: 01773 744031.

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

Twistin’ Tikes Music for ages 3-5, 1.30-2.30pm, Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind. Est., Ripley.

Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots.

Ripley and District Heritage Trust Meet Ripley Town Hall Thursdays 2pm-4pm. New members welcome – contact Tim Castledine on 01773 746954.

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

Ripley & District U3A Monthly meetings at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Dates vary.

Many different interests catered for. Call Brian 01773 603222.

Ripley Cadets Parade on Monday & Thursday 18.45-21.00 at the Cadet Centre, Mill Hill School. Open to all young people 12-18. Contact: Jo Moody 0785 2102104 Ripley Classical Music Group Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Meet twice a month, Thursday evening at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. To promote interest in an appreciation of classical music through the recording medium. Concert visits & Christmas social. Contact Philip Outram, Secretary, 01773 746939. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm Ripley Green Garters Ladies North West Morris Dance Team meet every Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

Music and play for under 5s. Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots.

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.

TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE ISSUES, E-MAIL helen@allthingslocal.co.uk DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE MONDAY 2ND JANUARY 2017.

Please note that only groups and classes which are held in the distribution area of All Things Local will be included.

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

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Community Diary December 2016 / January 2017 December 2016

1st – 3rd: Marde Hen Productions present ‘Light One Up’ at The Strutts Centre, Belper, 7.30pm nightly. Tickets £8 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mardehenproductions or 07875 648562 / 07886 017913. Info: mardehenproductions.co.uk 2nd: Christmas Wreath Making, Waingroves Methodist Church 6.30pm. To book: 01773 74509 3rd: Prayer Meeting, Waingroves Methodist Church 10.15am 4th: Belper Christmas Food Festival, Belper Town Centre. 10am – 3pm, free entry.

9th: Christmas Fair St John’s School, Dannah St. Ripley DE5 3BD, 3pm-5pm. Crafts, games, raffle, tombola, food & drinks.

All proceeds to PTA. 10th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild Annual Christmas Celebration 10.30am – 4pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Visitors welcome. Contact: 01773 835995 10th: Derby Bach Choir’s Christmas Concert with The Old Vicarage School Choir and Derventio Brass, 7:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist’s Church, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3HZ. Tickets £12 / £5 students (U16s free) includes mulled wine & mince pie.

Contact: 01332 346154 or 07443 598774.

11th: Christingle Service Waingroves Methodist Church, 4pm.

12th: Christmas with The Sitwell Singers, 7.30pm, St John the Evangelist Church Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 1DY. Tickets: £10 (under 16s free) from: www.sitwellsingers.org.uk, 01332 662519, Foulds music shop or on the door .

13th: Friends & Neighbours Christmas Gathering, Waingroves Methodist Church, 7.45pm. Free entry. Collection for ‘Action for Children’.

18th: Nativity & Carol Service, 4pm Waingroves Methodist Church.

20th: Carol Singing around Waingroves. Meet outside Waingroves Community Centre, 6.30pm.

January 2017

7th: Prayer Meeting, Waingroves Methodist Church 10.15am.

14th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild Meeting 10.30am – 4pm. A talk on “The Embroiderers’ Guild Collection”

by Pam Keeling followed by member-led workshop. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Visitors welcome; contact: 01773 835995.

17th / 21st: Little Eaton Players’ Pantomine ‘Robinson Crusoe’ at Little Eaton Village Hall. Doors 6.30pm (evening performances) or 1.30pm, Saturday matinee. Tickets £8, Little Eaton Newsagents.

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 2017 please e-mail it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Monday 2nd January 2017.

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Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors 45 Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty 22 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 37 Bedrooms: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse 35 Building Work: Gary Wain 39 Building Work: K J Developments 4 Building Work: Peak Building 39 Building Work: TDB 37 Building Work: Thorp Developments 38 Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf 29 Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton 30 Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs, MoTs: Geoff Cox 2 Car Servicing Repairs: Little Eaton Garage 29 Care Home: Ashmere 61 Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner 36 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: Jonelle 4 Carpets & Flooring: Mill Floorings 3 Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Ltd 7 Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy 49 Children’s Store: Children’s Choice 1 Chimney Sweep: Sooty & Sweep 4 Conservatory Roofing Solutions: Thermogreen Ltd 43 Dental Practice: Glendair Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School

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Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: McPherson-Davis Electrician: TME Electrical

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic

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Garden Centre: Meynell Langley Garden Centre Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy Giftware: Hurst Chemist Giftware: Inspired Interiors

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Landscaping: Langley Landscaping

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Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pharmacy: Hurst Chemist Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plastering: McPherson-Davis Plumbing & Heating: Black’s Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton Property Maintenance: Lindsay Phillips Public House: The Holly Bush Public House: Marquis of Ormonde

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