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Hello readers and welcome to the Christmas/New Year edition.

As we draw to the end of another year, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading this little magazine and for supporting the wonderful local businesses who advertise within it. If you’ve not already done your Christmas shopping, then please do try to shop local wherever possible. If you’re looking to get some home improvements done, you really shouldn’t need to look any further than this magazine for a huge choice of professional trades and services – right on your doorstep.

I’d like to say a huge “thank you” to my wonderful team of distributors & distribution coordinators who reliably deliver All Things Local through your letter boxes every 8 weeks. I appreciate them all, particularly given some of the extreme weather conditions they go out in to make sure you receive your copy!

EDITOR’S LETTER ADVERTISEMENT BOOKING DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 IS THURSDAY 2 JANUARY 2020.

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Winners’ Corner CONGRATULATIONS Alex Morozov from Kilburn who has won a bottle of Champagne.

Many thanks to Horsley Lodge for providing a two course Sunday lunch for two people in their lovely Brasserie restaurant as this edition’s crossword prize – turn to page 6 to enter for your chance to win.

Whatever you’re doing over the festive season, I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

CONGRATULATIONS Charlotte Kelly from Horsley who has won a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 at The Bull’s Head, Denby Village

See you in 2020.

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Contents

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people at The Brasserie at Horsley Lodge, Horsley Children’s Puzzles Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! Champagne Sudoku

6 51 55 60

Business & Professional Lifestyle

Food, Drink, Entertainment Health, Beauty, Fitness Motors

Home & Garden Children & Education Community

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Prize Crossword

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1 South American animal (6) 4 Clans (6) 9 Whirlwind (7) 10 Male duck (5) 11 Casseroles (5) 12 Surprised (7) 13 Source of power (11) 18 Cars, buses etc. (7) 20 Dangerous (5) 22 Tacks (5) 23 Graceful (7) 24 Eighth month (6) 25 Flow (6)

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1 Painter (6) 2 American handbag (5) 3 Masterpiece (7) 5 Wireless (5) 6 Woollen cover (7) 7 Fast (6) 8 Assembled (11) 14 Departing (7)

15 Right (7) 16 Lines of a verse (6) 17 Method (6) 19 Clenched hands (5) 21 Frighten (5)

Just complete the simple crossword, cut out and return to: Prize Crossword, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA. Remember to provide your name, address and telephone number. Closing date: WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2019.

All entries are destroyed after the closing date and no information is given to any third party.

T. Nutt & Sons Flooring Centre T. Nutt & Sons Ltd in Clay Cross are celebrating… they’ve recently been awarded a highly sought-after accolade from consumer champions, Which?

The flooring centre, which has a long-standing history in the town going back over 150 years, has been awarded a Which?

Trusted Traders’ Certificate of Distinction.

Becoming a Trusted Trader is, in itself, not an easy process – the business has to be carefully assessed by trading standards professionals. The Certificate of Distinction, however, represents a much higher level of achievement! This new award is presented only to the top performing Trusted Traders: “The Certificate of Distinction gives customers confidence that this is a business they can count on.”

Which? is a brand that consumers trust. They’ve earned a reputation since 1957 for championing the cause for consumers and raising standards. They’ll only associate their name with businesses they can 100% trust and are happy to endorse. In order to gain the Certificate of Distinction, T. Nutt & Sons had to fulfil a number of criteria including: receiving very few complaints but demonstrating outstanding complaint resolution and handling; receiving a steady stream of customer reviews highlighting customer satisfaction; demonstrating

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outstanding fulfilment of the ongoing requirements of Which?

Trusted Trader.

Managing Director David Nutt explains: “We are extremely proud of being awarded the Which? Trusted Traders’ Certificate of Distinction as, although we know we always work hard to make sure our customers are thoroughly happy with our products and service, this shows that we’ve come out as one of the top performing companies in the Trusted Trader scheme. That means a lot! We have been trading for over 150 years but we never rest on our laurels. It is always rewarding to receive recognition for our on-going efforts and it is also further assurance to our ever-growing band of loyal customers that we are still attaining the same level of excellence.”

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Business & Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors you may want to think about obtaining legal advice

Legal Matters:

In each edition advisors Sudden Loss oflegal a Loved Onefrom Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey

Louisa Winning, Associate Solicitor with (pictured) invites us to think about Shacklocks LLP, explains one benefit aspect of legal making a decision that will support available to families experiencing future generations. the trauma of an unexpected loss.

Making a Will is a serious business. It is a timewill which gives many causetwists to We all experience life’speople unexpected stop and think about how they want to be and turns, sometimes good,are sometimes remembered when they gone. bad.

Occasionally, some of us sadly experience tragedy when is least expected.

Manyitpeople are attracted by the idea of doing something to help others less fortunate themselves theybut pass The loss of than a loved one is oftenafter painful, when it away, particularly their family are happens suddenly, orifwas avoidable, it can be all the adequately provided for or if they have no more traumatic for those left behind. Accidents may close family. Whilst some still like the idea happen with themajor worst national of consequences. of supporting charities,Illness thereor injury if notwho addressed good time more can lead to the are many preferinto benefit local causesofor causes close to their heart, possibly worst outcomes. where they have had a personal involvement received lifetime.

Itormay be thatsupport the loss during you havetheir experienced resulted from an incident on the road. Pedestrians Something that our team will discuss with and cyclists are situation amongst the most vulnerable road clients in this is the idea of setting users, and often suffer the most tragic consequences up their own charitable trust which can when an incident occurs.

Maybefor an charitable accident continue to provide support causes ofattheir choosing after they have happened work, or it maylong be that medical passed away.

Creating own treatment was delayed oryour did not go charity according to means that your trustees can provide plan. support to those who need help most.

There can be a great sense of satisfaction in Often families be trustees left in a very situation, knowing thatcan your willstressful carry out facing not onlyafter the grief with sudden your wishes youassociated have gone andthe that yourbut name be associated with suchifgood loss, also will financial concerns, particularly the deeds even afterlost youcontributed are no longer person they have to thearound. household income. Perhaps there are mortgage payments to At Shacklocks we have set up a number of meet and bills to pay. charitable trusts over the 150 years or so we have been in business and we still look after Ifthose you, or a relative, concerned about the trusts today.are One of the charitable trusts we lookwhich after,lead fortoexample, was circumstances the loss of a loved one, established by a will in the 1940’s to provide accommodation for elderly residents.

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about the different options available to you. This does not later have the to mean 70 years trustcourt is stillproceedings. Here providing thatwe accommodation. at Shacklocks understand that sometimes you just want your voice to be heard and to help Another of the trusts look again. prevent the same thingwe happening after was set up by a client who wanted to help people Shacklocks havemedical a team of experts who can with particular provide legalHer helpkindness to those left conditions. hasbehind at a pace enabled her and trustees you choose, as farto as provide you choose, keeping financial support to process. a gifted you in control of the young musician who has experienced a number of health issues that have interfered Shacklocks LLP have been established in some with her education, to enable that child to of educated the communities serve for over 150 be in the we most appropriate years and welcome clients old and new. We are environment. committed to building lifetime relationships, and Aour Charitable Trust cancan beassist set up either experienced team with a variety of during your lifetime withWe savings and legal and financial needs. are authorised and investments built up already, or alternatively regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority through a specially prepared Will that will and the Services Authority, and and our firm only takeFinancial effect following your death andtherefore our staff also a number will nothold deprive you of professional capital or income during your lifetime. accreditations.

Our Shacklocksabout have athe particular For team moreat information legal and speciality in preparing arrangements of this financial advice Shacklocks LLP can offer you, kind and also of acting as professional please contact Louisa on to 01773 822333and or trustees to enable wishes be fulfilled email louisaw@shacklocks.co.uk. instructions to be followed.

If you are thinking of 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 can help you to help your favourite local causes.

Louisa Winning Telephone Shacklocks on 0845 602 2344 or email me at marionv@shacklocks.co.uk.

Business & Professional

Money Matters:

10 Years of Belper IFS: Our First Decade 10 years ago, Belper Independent Financial Solutions was formed after its founder (me, Kevin Glover) was made redundant from The Derbyshire Building Society.

Since then, Belper has seen the loss of The Derbyshire, Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Cook and Britannia Building Society to name but a few long-standing institutions that are now confined to history.

Generations of people have been served or been customers of these organisations. You are probably one. State Pension Age has changed several times and will most likely do so again. At least interest rates have not changed much! Rubbish then and not much better today.

Consider this – joining the EU was considered the right decision once upon a time.

From my dining room in 2009, to an office in Heanor, back to Belper and now to the present location, much has changed including the greyness of my hair and the size of my waistline! Now as a team of 8 we have seen the client base expand over the years. ‘Generous’ successive Chancellors introduce new legislation impacting the public and signposting the need for financial advice.

What about you – what has changed in your lives over the last 10 years? How many jobs have you had? Has your family extended or tragedy struck? How many times have you moved house? How many pension schemes have you been a member of and simply left, through one reason or another? How many cars, partners and other life events have occurred?

How many investments have you made and when were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is

that the need for financial advice and a solution should not be seen as a one-off. Financial products and solutions were probably right at the time, but just how much has changed since their inception?

Investment funds (whether held in pension wrappers or alternative structures such as Stocks and Shares ISAs), are mostly run by fund managers who are also human beings. As humans they may retire, defect to other companies, or run out of luck! Solutions that may have been right at the start may no longer be suitable or effective. Leading fund managers in 2009 may no longer be leading fund managers as we approach 2020.

In April 2015, pension regulations changed. They will almost certainly change again. Pensions from prior to this time may no longer be suitable – but just how would you know? So, as you sit munching your turkey over the festive period, consider how many of these questions apply to you and see what may benefit from having a review.

Is 2020 the time to take a look at your financial arrangements once again and get them fit for purpose?

Wishing you a happy 2020 and a prosperous next 10 years.

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

Just a Thought...

2020 Vision Well I am full of festivity as it’s time for the kind of article I only get to write once every ten years – the changing of the decade article, (cue champagne corks and those annoying party horn things!).

There is so much to consider on these momentous occasions. We stand at a point where we can look back over the past 10 years and consider the achievements that society has made; like the iPad bringing technology to a totally futuristic level and connecting more people than ever; the discovery of the existence of water on Mars which would once have been the preserve of sci-fi and fantasy film.

Then there is the moment to pause in perspicacity on what has gone wrong and, heaven knows, I haven’t the time or space to

succinctly encapsulate all of that. Equally, we are in the luxurious position to look forwards with hope about what the next 10 years may hold (why we measure things in brackets of 10 years I am not sure but here we are!). The potential to do good in this world is boundless if we work together.

What I am most excited about though, if truth be told, is entering a decade with a feasible name!

The ‘20s! No more Noughties or Twenty Tens!

I opt for the ‘Soaring ‘20s’ as a nod to the past century. So that’s my 2020 vision and I hope that, whatever yours is, together we can have our best decade yet – soar high dear readers – better together.

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Decade XxX

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Short Story The Penguin Parade “Chuck it all in this wheelbarrow,” Barry said.

“How many did you manage to get?”

“I’ve got Freddie Mercury, Elvis, Prince Philip and Batman,” Phil said, glad to unburden himself of his awkward load of cardboard.

“Prince Philip?” Barry snorted. “Who lent you that?”

“It’s Theresa’s. Don’t ask me what she does with it.

Did you manage to get anyone?”

“I’ve got Mr Bean and two Spice Girls,” Barry said proudly. “Found them in a skip. How did Theresa take you working today?”

“Put him between the Spice Girls,” Barry said.

“Have you got the fish?”

“Yep.” Phil held up the bucket. “Let’s begin.”

Barry undid the padlock and opened the gate.

The birds did not move.

“She’s not delighted.” Phil pushed the loaded wheelbarrow towards the penguin enclosure.

“I didn’t tell her I’d volunteered.”

“It’s not working,” Phil said. “They’re not buying it.”

“You’d think they’d be thrilled to parade in front of all these celebrities.” Barry said. “What’s wrong with them?”

“Zoo animals still have to be fed,” Barry said, “even on Christmas day.”

“We haven’t got enough people,” Barry said. “I swear those birds have done a headcount.”

“She grumbled, but she’s gone off to my folks.” Phil shrugged. “She’ll have a nice time.”

The penguins refused to parade. Mr Bean wobbled over in the wind.

“Let’s get on with it, shall we? Don’t want to keep our stars waiting.”

“This is a disaster.” Phil forlornly shook the bucket of fish. “After all this effort.”

Every day at noon the Humboldt penguins performed their parade. They’d waddle out of their enclosure and over the little bridge for some well-deserved applause from the zoo visitors. It was the highlight of the penguins’ day. But Christmas was the one day of the year the zoo was closed. There would be no audience. Barry and Phil knew that the birds would be disappointed. Last year they sulked for a week.

“Phil, wait!” a familiar voice called breathlessly.

Phil and Barry turned around to see a group of people jogging towards them.

“Let’s set these things out along the fence,” Barry said, unfolding a life-size cardboard cutout of Elvis. “Should we group them together or spread them out?”

“Let’s see how well they stand up,” Phil said. “I don’t want them blowing over, that’ll really freak the birds out.”

“It’s Theresa!” Phil clapped with joy. “She’s brought the whole family with her.”

“We’ve come to support the penguins.” Theresa grinned.

“How did you guess?” Phil gave her a hug.

“When I saw you’d taken my Philip I put two and two together,” she said.

The penguins were already assembling by their gate and watching the men with interest.

Now that the crowd had grown to an acceptable size, the birds waddled dutifully over their little bridge.

Everyone cheered. And if the penguins thought that certain members of the audience seemed a little stiff, they were too polite and professional to mention it.

“Shall we bother with Batman?” Phil said.

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Lifestyle

Travel Camargue: Provence on the Wild Side As the river Rhône approaches the Mediterranean, it splits into the Grand Rhône and the Petit Rhône to form one of the largest deltas in Europe. This is the ‘Camargue’, an enticing place unlike anywhere else in France, where marshlands and lagoons glisten in the sun, fringed by broad windswept sands to the south while paddies, orchards and wheat spread on the fertile plain.

But the deeper you head into the delta, the wilder the land strung with lakes and dunes, deserted beaches, sand bars, meadows and ponds festooned in tamarisks and yellow irises – and at the heart of it all, the saltwater lagoon of Vaccarès, which looks almost like a sea. Orchids and forget-me-nots splash colour here and there and, along the coast, delicate sand lilies, golden immortelles and sea lavender flutter in the breeze. With just ten inhabitants per square kilometre, these vast open spaces almost feel like the end of the earth and, although there are a few roads around, the more isolated areas are easier to reach on horseback, as the locals do. There are guesthouses and stables where anyone can learn to ride or join a guided trek to enjoy a landscape with no boundaries.

Scenery aside, the Camargue has a character all of its own, steeped in age-old culture and traditions. There may be few humans about but you’re sure to come across a paddock where white Camargue horses gallop semi-wild, manes flying in the wind, or you might find a whitewashed traditional cottage thatched with reeds and shaped like a prow to withstand storms, a saltpan, a stretch of barren land or a ranch called ‘manade’ where black bulls are bred for the game of ‘cocarde’.

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The protected wetlands and coast attract around 350 bird species, from raptors and waterfowls to song and sea birds. Magpies and jackdaws are common but it’s always a treat to spot a colourful bee-eater, a crested hoopoe or a roller pirouetting in the air on a spectacular courtship dance. Yet, above all others, pink flamingos are the icon of the Camargue, wading in shallow lagoons, amazingly peaceful until something disturbs the peace and the whole colony takes flight, shrieking through a magnificent cloud of flaming colours. In the spring, thousands of chicks are born in the Regional Park, all fluffy and white, for it will take several years for them to turn pink. Some will stay in the Camargue throughout the winter; others take off across the sea in search of warmer climes.

But when you reach the coast don’t expect glittering resorts, for this is still the wild ‘cowboy land’. Just look out for the lonely walled village of Aigues-Mortes, once a sea port, now inland, and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 8,000 residents and capital of the Camargue where gypsies from far and wide honour their patron saint on an annual pilgrimage. As visitors like to say, wherever you come from, ‘there is no place like the Camargue’.

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And Another Thing...

Christmas – a time for giving, a time for family, and a time for lists. Endless, interminable lists.

The first set of written instructions was handed to me in November. Thankfully that gave me plenty of time to ignore it and wait for a similar, more urgent one to land around the feast of St Nicholas (Dec 6th). It is usually by the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe (12th) that things start to get serious. By the eve of the Winter Solstice (20th), Christmas panic had risen to DEFCON 1.

“Tom? Have you ordered the turkey from Birchalls?” Sarah, My Dearly Beloved, was cranking up the Yuletide pressure.

“Err…it’s on my list of things to do.”

“Well can you get it off your list please? And presents – have you ordered Uncle Barry and Auntie Anne’s throw?”

“Err…” “Look, you only have to sit in front of a computer, it couldn’t be easier. You want a nice day don’t you? Well it doesn’t happen by magic.”

“But I thought it was the most magical time of the year?”

“Don’t be smart. Anyway, I can’t stop, I’m going out.”

“Where?”

“To sort out this little lot.”

Sarah, waving a piece of paper with dozens of scribbles on, duly exited the marital home.

I examined my list. Imagining the hordes of shoppers screaming at each other over parking bays in retail parks whilst piped Christmas muzak wafted over the ether, I snuggled down on the sofa to engage in the marvellous task of online Christmas shopping. Uncle Barry’s sofa throw, click. Nigel and Veronica’s Le Creuset pan, click. Evan’s Vans (whatever they were) click. After a credit card melting two hours my Christmas shopping was complete.

And so, with The Big Day almost upon us, I sneered at the usual last-minute panic shopping story on the TV news.

Then I realised – I had ignored the most important present of all – Sarah’s!

I leapt into the Mondeo Ghia and, with the front axle spinning on the icy tarmac to gain purchase, I sped off towards the nearest girly emporium.

Squeezing in through the packed doors and immediately melting in my greatcoat and Peaky Blinders flat cap, I approached the exotically-named counters, each adorned

with posters of chiselled men and alluring women with sultry pouts and flyaway hair. I paused in front of one concession – a black shiny obelisk decked with rows and rows of pots, pencils and powders. I looked up at the name. In large letters was the word ‘Philosophy’. A pretty young woman with perfect unblemished skin approached.

“Can I help sir?”

“Yes. Could you tell me – in a world full of evil, is it possible to live a truly good life?”

The woman blinked slowly. “Today, we have an offer on our highlighter. It’s very popular as part of this gift set, and it’s brilliant for strobing. Todays’ price is just £89.99.” None the wiser, I handed over my card.

Shopping over for another year, I returned home to await the traditional family get-together – where my cunning ruse for a pain-free Christmas was spectacularly undone.

The extended table, the excited chatter. Uncle Barry playing the spoons, Sarah secretly at the sherry. All the Christmas norms revisited. After HM the Queen but before the charades, we retired to the lounge to swap presents. My hoard was plonked down in front of me.

Socks, smellies and a book by Alain de Botton. Smiling wryly to myself, I handed over Sarah’s gift. “Oh now, that’s lovely – and this particular product suits my skin tone – how did you know?”

After basking in this unexpected bullseye, all eyes were on me. Uncle Barry, my son Evan and everyone else sat expectantly, waiting for me to distribute Christmas cheer.

Through gritted teeth I handed out my red cards. Barry read his out. “‘Sorry we missed you - your parcel will be ready for collection by 27/12/2019.’ Tom, what’s this?”

“Err, the good news is, you’ll all only need one form of ID.” Merry Christmas all!

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Life List Vive la Resolution! (Even the Ones Doomed to Failure...)

Get fit. Is that virtually fit, by downloading an app, or actually fit? As in visiting a gym or pounding a footpath? You could try the free WiFi challenge (cafes don’t count!) and, with any luck, it’ll be a hundred yards to your next hotspot.

good and then have a meltdown in a shopping queue.

Even when it’s online.

Eat more healthily. Right after you’ve finished off all the

Spend less time online. That’s a good quote to share on

food you over-ordered for Christmas and New Year.

Apart from the fruit and veg that died of neglect.

social media... Alternatively, you could spend less time online in restaurants, at christenings and while having a conversation.

Drink less. Clearly, we’re talking happy juice here (or

Keep up my resolutions. If you’ve created a

sad juice, depending). If cutting back were as simple as writing down the intent in the throes of a hangover, you’d have accomplished that LAST year. Deduct points if your resolution list serves as a coaster to save getting beer on the tablecloth.

Be kinder to my fellow human beings. You could try

spreadsheet, added activity symbols, subtasks and milestone dates... none of that counts.

Spend less money on unimportant things. Like

smiling at passers-by when jogging to the nearest Wi-Fi spot. But you’re more likely to stress about trying to be

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resolutions, perhaps? Or unachievable goals? Or attempts at seasonal behavioural modification?

Above all, keep your resolve in 2020!

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Beer As the winter season draws ever closer, I start to hoard and crave a stronger, more warming beer. An ale that I can sip and savour, sitting by a roaring fire and one that can deliver a satisfying hug, whilst I wait for the warmer climes to return.

Generally, this means that I ditch the hoppy IPA type beers that serve me so well during the rest of the year and turn my attention to darker beers, an imperial stout or a Belgian beer would be my ideal during the long, dark evenings.

Like a squirrel preparing for the winter, I’ve made a start stashing away beers that will see me through and I thought I would share with you ones that, if you make the effort to hunt them out, will reward you.

Fullers – Imperial Stout, 10.7% This beer is one I’ve stored from last year. A favourite of the Russian royal court, brewed to the traditional recipe, it has however had rose buds added, which offer a hint of Turkish Delight flavour to the beer. It’s rich, with a dark appearance and a strong chocolate and deep cherry aroma, which ultimately leads to a lighter, bitter finish.

Thornbridge – Imperial Raspberry Stout, 10% This collaboration between Rob Lovatt of Thornbridge and Jessica Heidrich St. Eriks is testament to the friendship and inspiration that brewing can produce.

Brewed in 2013, the Imperial Raspberry Stout pours rich and dark with aromas and tastes of liquorice and chocolate, complemented by the generous infusion of prime Scottish raspberries. I have a couple of bottles of this and my plan is to drink one this year and age the other for a couple of years (if I can resist).

St Bernardus – Christmas Ale, 10% This ale is an intense dark beer with a full, slightly fruity taste, full of winter flavours and spicy aromas. Aniseed nuances are complemented by shades of creamy caramel and roasted chestnut. The stubborn spiciness continues undisturbed by the magnificent aftertaste of dried fruit and chocolate. Just like all beers from the brewery, the beer is marked by the aroma of the specific St. Bernard yeast (since 1946), which creates a unique complexity. Perfect to enjoy on a cosy (cold?) winter’s evening.

De Ranke – Pere Noel, 7% With their history steeped in making lemonade, De Ranke started experimenting with making beer in 1981, which ultimately saw the lemonade facility close in 1989. This Christmas beer, so synonymous now with the festive season, defies the universal custom of drinking a stronger, spicier beer for the holiday season. At 7% abv it has a fine balance of malt and hops, a complex character with a hint of liquorice, a refreshing dry finish, and a gorgeous cellar aroma, distinguished by its festive copper colour.

The seasonality of the beer landscape is exciting and if you, like me, get excited by what each season brings, then I would love to hear from you with your recommendations.

Contact me via Twitter: @joonip3r.

By Sean McKeown Follow Sean on Twitter: @joonip3r

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Ripley Music Festival Needs You! The highlight of Ripley’s community calendar is heading into its 20th year but Ripley Music Festival desperately needs your help to prevent its collapse.

Ripley Music Festival is a not-for-profit community event that has brought music to the forefront in the local community for the past 20 years. Every year during July, due to the hard work of local volunteers, a music spectacular is held across the town with the highlight being the annual ‘Party in the Park’ which is enjoyed by thousands of local people.

However, due to increased costs and a reduced number of volunteers, Ripley Music Festival is struggling – with the future of the festival being thrown into doubt.

Many do not realise that, although the festival is supported by many fantastic local businesses and Ripley Town Council, £7,500 still needs to be raised to secure the festival for 2020.

The festival is organised solely by volunteers who work their hardest to put the festival on out of their love of music. But, with fewer volunteers, the task of organising the festival is getting harder.

The Deli Under new ownership

The committee behind Ripley Music Festival are appealing for volunteers of any background to help keep the festival going in all its glory – whether you want to help host one of the festival’s weekly jam nights, assist with fundraising or just help out during the festival itself, please get in touch with them and help save Ripley Music Festival.

Steve Freeborn, Chair of Ripley Music Festival said: “It would be a really sad day if the Festival Committee decided that enough is enough. The event needs more help if it is to survive so I really hope a number of people come forward.”

If you want to help you can attend one of Ripley Music Festival’s committee meetings which are held on the second Monday of each month at the Holly Bush Inn, Marehay, at 7.30pm. Alternatively, please contact ripleymusicfestival@hotmail.com or message them on Facebook (search ‘Ripley Music Festival’).

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Word on Wine

Available from: John Hattersley Wines, Bakewell – priced at £7.75

Back in August, I wrote about Chardonnay from California. This issue, I want to introduce to you a Chardonnay from South Africa.

For more information please visit www.falsebayvineyards.co.za or www.hattersleywines.com.

Wines from South Africa are 6 months out of step with California, being harvested in what is our spring. In the southern hemisphere, South Africa is enjoying summer whilst here and in California we are in winter.

If you like wine and would like to learn more, why not come along to one of our monthly meetings?

Visit our website at www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com or contact me on 0115 9303712 for more details on our meetings and the variety of wines we will be tasting.

The ‘False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay’ is totally opposite to the Californian ‘Bread and Butter’ in that it has nothing added, no oak ageing; it gives a clear, crisp easy drinking white wine.

Back in 1994 Paul Boutinot came to the Western Cape of South Africa to rescue the grapes from old, balanced and under-appreciated vineyards, from the large co-operative blends that were dominating the South African wine trade at the time. The wine is named after the large iconic bay that faces south at the tip of South Africa, at the junction of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

The grapes are sourced from two vineyards in Western Cape. The first vineyard is in Stellenbosch which is 15km from the Atlantic Ocean with granite soil and planted in 2004. The second is in Wellington, 40km from the Atlantic Ocean on sandstone soil and was planted in 2007. At the time, Paul went against tradition and made the wines with minimal intervention. The grapes are hand-picked in the early morning and are sustainably farmed and naturally crafted. Wild yeast creates the fermentation without any additional acid. The wine is left on the lees for up to 6 months in stainless steel tanks with only sulphur added prior to bottling as a preservative.

This produces a pure Chardonnay wine, full of coastal fruits, which is naturally balanced. This is vegetarian and vegan friendly wine.

By David Savidge, Kilburn Wine Circle

Technical Details: Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Appearance: Clean – clear in colour.

Nose / Aroma: Aromas of tropical fruit and flint minerality.

Taste: Crisp dry white wine with citrus, ripe apple & pear notes.

Alcohol by Volume: 13% Food match: Any light seafood dish, tiger prawns and chicken in creamy sauce or enjoyed on its own.

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Recipe

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup This soup is packed with flavour and makes a great winter-warming lunch served with crusty bread.

Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 hr 15 mins Ingredients: 750g large ripe tomatoes 4 red peppers 4 shallots, peeled and halved 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp virgin olive oil 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree 400ml vegetable stock 1 tsp sugar Crème fraiche, roasted pumpkin seeds and shredded fresh basil leaves, to serve Method: Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, gas mark 6. Score a cross in the top and base of each tomato and place in the roasting tin with the peppers, shallots, garlic cloves, olive oil and Italian herbs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and roast for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft with charred, peeling skins and the peppers have blistered and blackened skins.

Carefully place the hot peppers in a large freezer bag and leave until cool enough to handle (this will help to make peeling them easier). Leave the tomatoes and shallots to cool in the roasting tin.

Peel the peppers, discarding the seeds and pith, and remove the skins and any tough core from the tomatoes. Place both in a food processor or blender with the shallots and any juices from the roasting tin. Process until very smooth – you may need to do this in two batches.

Transfer the pepper and tomato mixture to a large pan and stir in the sun-dried tomato puree, vegetable stock and sugar. Slowly bring to the boil then simmer for 5 minutes.

Adjust the seasoning, to taste.

Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, top with a swirl of crème fraiche and some pumpkin seeds and basil.

To make crunchy roast pumpkin seeds, spread them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven with the tomatoes and peppers for 7-8 minutes.

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Book Reviews: The Gift of Reading Whether you’re buying for someone else, looking for ideas for yourself, or plan to buy a book, read it and then wrap it up (we won’t tell), there’s plenty to choose from...

Banksy You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat Gary Shove & Patrick Potter

This is so much more than just a coffee-table-worthy photography collection.

For a start, it’s snort-outloud funny. It’s been updated for 2019 and now spans Banksy’s career, from the early 90s to 2018. There are anecdotes, irreverent biographical references and a few hundred photos to pore over.

The Testaments Margaret Atwood

The Testaments picks up a few years after The Handmaid’s Tale ended. It weaves together the stories of three women – Daisy, born in Gilead but raised in Canada; Agnes Jemima, who’s desperate to escape the life set out for her by her step-parents; and the infamous Aunt Lydia.

We won’t spoil it by giving away too much of the storyline, but it’s fair to say that it’s everything you hoped for and more. Perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale (book or TV series).

The Corset Laura Purcell

Ruth Butterham is on trial for murdering her mistress. She confessed to the crime, but is she guilty or delusional? The more that wealthy prison visitor Dorothea Truelove hears of the beaten and broken Ruth’s tale, the less sure she is of who the real

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villain is in the story. Is Ruth the killer, is there another murderer at large or, as Ruth seems to believe, is the real culprit something far more unlikely? Gripping historical crime fiction sure to appeal to fans of Sarah Waters.

Little Robin Red Vest Jan Fearnley

This classic picture book is now 20 years old. It tells the story of how the robin got his red vest. (Spoiler: Father Christmas gave it to him as a reward for the robin giving away his own woolly vests.)

A great story, beautiful illustrations and a feel-good message to top it all off. What more could a young child want from a book on Christmas morning?

Burn After Writing (Teen Edition) Rhiannon Shove

A journal with a difference, Burn after Writing invites teens to answer a series of questions to paint a picture of who they are, from ‘The song that makes me want to dance’ to ‘If I had a brainwashing machine, I would use it to…’ and ‘Something I do that makes me feel proud of myself’. Perfect for 11 to 14-year-olds (the adult’s version is worth a look, too).

Veg Jamie Oliver

Buying for a vegetarian?

Or just someone who enjoys healthy food that tastes great and doesn’t take hours to prepare? This book is for them. There are twists on new classics, such as Veggie Moussaka and Vegan Lasagne, and plenty of more inspired dishes that could soon become old favourites, like Masala Stuffed Peppers, Pulled Mushroom Sandwich and Crispy Cauliflower Katsu. Some take a few minutes to make from scratch, while others are more suitable for chilled-out Sunday brunches or dinners with friends.

By Kate Duggan

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Alex Robinson Festive Fitness

healthy fats and plenty of vegetables. Don’t keep snacking on the Quality Street and then bypass a meal!

4. If you have family gatherings, eating before you go will mean less snacking on the ‘beige’ buffet foods, which are often very high in fat, and less drinking, too. Plan ahead to stay in control.

Christmas is so often associated with eating and drinking too much, but the festive period doesn’t have to be unhealthy – you can still have a good time without overdoing it! Here are some tips to help keep you motivated with your food and exercise:

5. Plan some exercise into your free days – a brisk walk, bowling, tennis or even playing a game on the Wii where you have to move. We all love a Christmas film but don’t spend the whole of the festive period on the sofa!

1. Have 3 meals a day, especially on Christmas Day. Keeping the blood sugar balanced throughout the day is key. Most people will skip a meal or save themselves for the banquet that is Christmas dinner, however this can make you ravenous and light headed which then sends a message to your brain to ‘eat, eat, eat’ and your body will just crave sugar.

2. Stay hydrated – and I don’t mean with alcohol! Have a glass of water in between alcoholic drinks and make the decision not to drink every day – stick to the water sometimes.

3. Limit sugar! I know during this period it’s hard when there are so many goodies about, but keeping the blood sugars level is again key to staying healthy. Eat protein with

Overall, adopt the 80/20 rule: make good choices 80% of the time (even at Christmas) and this allows for the blow outs 20% of the time.

If all else fails, book onto my January bootcamp! Contact me for more information.

Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

By Alex Robinson View Alex’s profile on the National Register of Personal Trainers (www.nrpt.co.uk) and the Register of Exercise Professionals (www.exerciseregister.org). Contact Alex on 07817 337861 or email alex.robinson.pt@gmail.com.

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• I have been a Personal Trainer for over 15 years, supporting and helping people to meet their goals in fitness and lifestyle changes, from losing weight to running marathons.

• Over the years I have competed in various amateur sports to a high standard, including 24 hour endurance running to cross training events.

• I am a Level 4 Personal Trainer with additional qualifications in GP referrals - Pre & post natal exercise Master Trainer in corrective exercise Hatton Boxing for Fitness - Boxercise Master Trainer REPS & NRPT registered.

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Derbyshire Walking: Idridgehay & Turnditch Walk Type: Hilly countryside with several steep climbs Distance: 5.5 miles (9 km) Time: Allow 4 hours Buses: For up-to-date information call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 Trains: For up-to-date information call rail enquiries 08457 484950 (24 hours) OS Map: Explorer 259 (1:25,000) Derby, Landranger (1:50,000) 119 Buxton & Matlock.

Start: Park sensibly on Rood Lane.

(Grid Reference: SK 289 488)

This walk takes you through the parishes of Idridgehay and Turnditch in the beautiful Ecclesbourne valley. This is a challenging route with some strenuous sections, and wet and muddy conditions in places.

The Route 1. Go up to the main road and cross over to reach the footpath to Ireton Wood.

2. Climb the stile and walk towards the corner of the hedge beneath the telegraph wires. Follow under the telegraph wires, and then go through the squeeze stile (beside a gate). Turn right to walk uphill following the path as it cuts through the middle of the field. Carr Wood is on the left as the path heads towards a gateway.

Walk past the farm, keeping it on your left, and then turn right following the arrow on the telegraph post to cross the wooden footbridge.

6. From the footbridge, cross the small field to the hedgerow opposite; continue straight up the hill with the hedge boundary on the left. Climb the stile and enter the wood. Pass through the wood bearing right. Leave

3. Cross the stream and stile, by the gate. Continue along the path uphill, keeping the wood on the left, and head towards the top left corner. Bear left and go through the stile in the corner of the field by the stone gate post (beware of muddy ground). Turn right up the hill, keeping the hedgerow on your right, and through the field until the path meets Windley Lane.

Look back at a panoramic view of the valley; it is possible to see Alport Heights communications masts on top of the hill.

Cross over the road to the footpath almost opposite.

Follow this footpath down the hill, keeping the hedge on the right through four fields to the road.

4. Cross the road to follow the footpath almost opposite and walk downhill towards the two telegraph poles in the bottom right of the field.

5. At the two telegraph poles, turn left following the direction of the telegraph wires, walking parallel to Sherbourne Brook on your right, towards the stile in the hedge. Once through, continue towards Brook Farm.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness the wood via a steep slope (beware of muddy conditions). Once out of the trees bear left to head towards the telegraph pole at the top left corner of the field to a gate and stile.

7. Follow the farm track to the road. Turn left, cross the road (beware of traffic) and walk down the road facing the oncoming traffic. Before the telephone box, bear right down a side road, and then almost immediately go over a stile on the right (just beyond the farm). Keep the farm on the right and climb over a stile half way through the field on the right. Turn left and go through the gate next to a drinking trough and continue straight ahead through the field to the gateway over the Ridgeway Brook.

8. Bear left towards a gap in the hedge in the corner.

Pass through and turn right to go uphill, keeping the hedge on your right. The footpath follows along the hedge-line as it bends into a wicket gate. Follow the enclosed path through the trees to reach the squeeze stile. Continue straight ahead cutting through the middle of the field and up to the stile in the corner, right of the graveyard. Climb the stile and continue straight ahead, passing behind the church to the road.

9. Turn left and cross the road (beware of traffic) to walk on the pavement downhill for half a mile through the village and until the road crosses the River Ecclesbourne.

Here the path briefly meets the Ecclesbourne Way, an 11-mile route from Duffield to Wirksworth.

After the bridge, cross the road (beware of traffic), go through the squeeze stile and bear diagonally right towards the stile in the hedge. Climb the stile and go straight ahead over the Ecclesbourne Valley Heritage Railway and across the tarmac path to the next stile.

Continue through the field ahead up to the main road.

a large oak tree. Go through the gap in the hedge and continue straight ahead over the brow towards the double gate by the road.

12. Turn right and walk up the single track road facing the traffic (beware of traffic) to New Buildings Farm.

Cross the road and go through the double gate opposite the farm to follow the footpath which runs down by the hedge on the right for approximately 200 metres and then bears diagonally left to drop down to the top of the woodland. Go over the ditch with an old stone on the right, into the wood. Follow the path as it winds through the woodland, passing a pond on the right. Follow the hedge-line on the left to the stile in the corner, next to a large oak tree.

13. Climb the stile and bear right to head down the field with the hedge on the right. Travel over the single track drive and continue on down, running parallel with a stream on the right. Carry on to the bottom right-hand corner to a squeeze stile and on to Old Lane.

14. Turn right and follow this pleasant single track road all the way as it winds over the Ecclesbourne Valley railway tracks and returns to the starting point.

10. Cross the road (beware of fast traffic) and turn left to walk along the road facing the traffic. After 150 metres you come to two footpaths on the right. Take the left footpath passing through an arable field heading towards Grange Farm.

The Duffield–Wirksworth railway line closed in the 1970s and the station house has been converted into a private house. The single platform is intact, complete with gritstone copings. A group of volunteers reopened the line as a Heritage Railway in 2011.

11. Go through the wicket gate and enter the farmyard.

Go straight ahead, with the farm building on the right and the hedge on the left. Continue ahead, keeping the hedge on the left, all the way up the two fields towards

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.

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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Motoring

Lexus Luxury Goes Beyond Looks Lexus’ UX 250 will certainly turn heads, and not from the noise. Its striking looks and angles make for a distinctive and arresting aesthetic.

Not everyone will like it, but it’s far more interesting than a BMW or Audi.

The rear lamps connect in a high-tech looking fullwidth strip. Triggered by ambient light levels, the auto-illuminating front LED lights give the aggressive front a poised stance, and the huge front grille that wraps around the front is unlike anything else on the market.

Interior The front of the UX’s cabin is where Lexus excels.

The space feels generous and welcoming, and material quality is excellent. As usual, Lexus touts its superior craftsmanship – called Takumi – and named the top-end trim package after it. Several other trim options are available, as well as the standard model.

The seats are comfortable, but rear space is limited.

Passenger storage is reasonable, but not superb. There’s a smallish glovebox and front door bins, along with a central armrest cubby and a couple of cup holders. Rear-seat passengers are served with a couple of map pockets but no door bins.

Speaking of the hybrid system, it features a new fourcylinder 176bhp 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid powertrain with direct-shift continuously variable transmission (CVT).

It is self-charging and benefits from regenerative braking, so there’s no plug to worry about. Economy estimates of 68.9-65.7mpg and emissions of 96-103g/km CO2 (for the 17- and 18-inch wheel front-wheel drive models) should prove useful in driving down your carbon footprint.

Infotainment System Lexus’ unique infotainment system can leave users wanting. The sat nav, for example, is awkward and notoriously fiddly. It’s an older postcode-based system, which makes searching by house or road number first impossible, and a limited database prevents some destinations from being entered. There’s no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto either, despite there being two USB ports available.

A highly sensitive mousemat-like controller is used somewhat erratically to select options on screen. Luckily, the UX’s panel of physical buttons below the dash offer more conventional controls for climate and more.

Key specs • Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl, twin electric motor • Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive • Power: 179bhp • 0-60mph: 8.5 seconds • Top speed: 110mph • Economy/CO2: 53.3mpg/97g/km

The Drive The UX combines precise steering with good body control and resilient grip to feel quite keen in corners.

It doesn’t wobble the way a tall SUV might, due to its lower centre of gravity. Combined with a seating position lower than other SUVs, the UX feels more car-like to manoeuvre.

The brake pedal can feel awkward, owing to the hybrid system trying to balance regenerative braking to charge the battery with conventional deceleration.

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For • Very comfortable seats make for great long or short drives • Hybrid powertrain helps keep tax cost and emissions down • Peppy drive from a CVT gearbox • Low CO2 Emissions Against • Cramped rear seat and storage space • Poor towing ability • Difficult to use on-board tech • No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

By James Baggott

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Best Grip Tyres Wright’s Good Tyres on Derby Road, Denby has been a local fixture for many years but the business closed recently when the former owner retired. Thankfully that closure was only temporary… thanks to new owner Dylan Sutton, the depot has been given a new lease of life as Best Grip Tyres!

“We want to let people know that we’re here and open for business!” says Dylan. “We’re offering customers old and new excellent products, great value, and a really high level of customer service; fitting and repairing tyres for cars, vans, 4x4s, sports cars, SUVs, light commercials, and specialist vintage tyres.”

“We supply and fit tyres from a range of manufacturers and we are also main dealers for Nexen tyres – a top quality product without the price tag associated with big name brands. Nexen offer an amazing guarantee which covers accidental damage such as hitting a kerb or nail. If the tyre’s brand new, you’d get a free repair or replacement; if it’s 50% worn you’d pay 50%... and so on.”

“At this time of year we’d highly recommend the Nexen 4 Season tyre which offers great winter grip and performance, but works equally well all year round.”

“We perform free tyre checks to identify damage, wear and

check tyre pressures, and will give honest advice about what needs doing to keep your vehicle safe and legal. We also offer wheel alignment/tracking to ensure your tyre wear is even and consistent, maximising its life.”

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Best Grip Tyres are running a Facebook competition where one lucky winner will receive a full set of tyres for free – up to the value of £400! Search ‘Best Grip Tyres’ on Facebook and like and share their page for this offer which will be given away on 23rd December, also look out for future offers. For an appointment or quote, call 01332 883103 or pop in to Best Grip Tyres, 182 Derby Road, Denby (opposite One Stop).

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Homes & Gardens

H & S Construction Based in Ripley, H & S Construction specialise in all kinds of groundworks, including driveways, patios, fencing, landscaping, drainage, and drop kerbs.

The company was formed by lifelong friends Joseph Hardman and Joseph Shore, who between them have over 20 years of experience in the industry and enjoy working together, along with their colleague George, to offer their services to the local community.

Despite already having a great deal of experience, they are constantly adding to their knowledge with training and courses on new products: “While many products remain the same and are still as good and reliable as they’ve always been – such as tarmac and block paving – we’re also seeing new products being developed which provide our customers with even more choice. Resin driveways and patios are becoming increasingly popular due to the number of colours and infinite design options they offer. Porcelain and Indian stone patio slabs are also newer products, which again offer a different, contemporary look for customers. We constantly stay ahead of these new products and make sure we have the knowledge and equipment to move with developments, providing our customers with a full range of choices and the very best finish.”

H & S Construction offer a free site survey and written quotation, with no obligation.

“While some people know exactly what they’d like, others aren’t so sure – in which case we can offer advice on both the appearance and practicality of various products in that particular environment, as well as the cost effectiveness and durability of the various options.”

The team take pride in their work and it shows, with much of their business coming from recommendation and word of mouth. “We enjoy working with customers to get exactly what they want, and get great satisfaction from seeing happy customers and a completed job!”

For your added assurance, they are registered Trusted Traders and are proud to have 5 star reviews, which you can read online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community /trusted-trader. You can also see examples of their work on their website www.hsconstruction.co.uk or on Facebook (search H & S Construction). For more information or a quotation, call Joe on 01773 434087 or 07502 388844.

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Homes & Gardens

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.

BEDROOM CAN LIFT ensuite

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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

PROPERTY MATTERS

Your questions answered by Jon Pilkington, Jon Pilkington Architecture Ltd VALUE BY

So, where did we start Before and After Before and After when the homeowner Research

by Nationwide Building Society approached us?

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.

This could be for that much-needed study/home office, family area for the kids,

ground floor cloakroom as well!

The homeowner is delighted with the end result, which has transformed a small room The research into a large masteralso suite.suggests that

a 10% increase in floor area of

a homeJon adds approximately Contact on 07768 523901 5% ortoemail its value. jon@pilkington-architecture.co.uk.

As the number of homeowners prepared to put their homes on sale is falling, extending an existing home is becoming increasingly attractive to many.

Many contractors are still quoting competitively, while a surge in re-mortgages, confirmed by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, suggests many homeowners could have raised finance for building work.

So….if this type of project has been something you’ve been considering then take advantage of the free initial consultation offered by Pilkington Architecture.

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Homes & Gardens headgear if you have to cut back branches above your head.

Everybody needs a pair of good-quality sharp secateurs for pruning smaller woody stems. Always cut to an outward-facing bud (so that the new growth produced from that bud grows outwards). Secateurs are good for removing dead and dying stems, for formative pruning (to ensure the plant grows in the right direction), and for pruning to encourage flowering.

A proper pruning saw is necessary for pruning out or tidying up larger branches on trees and shrubs and is perfect for fruit trees. Use a sawing action for best results and make the pruning cut a few millimetres or so away from the main stem from which the branch you are removing is joined. A cut like this will heal quicker and is less prone to fungal rotting.

Gardening

Pruning Perfection Winter is perfect for pruning and cutting back woody plants (except if it is really icy or frosty), so get stuck in now that deciduous trees, shrubs, hedges and climbers are bare of leaves. Remember that for pruning to really benefit the plant, you need the right tools.

For a small expanse of hedge or a shrub that needs reshaping, a good, sharp pair of well-oiled shears should do the job. When cutting along a hedge top, a guide line – such as a taut string – will help you get a neat, level surface. For larger hedges a powered hedge cutter or hedge trimmer is preferable.

Use ‘loppers’ for removal of stems at various heights and of varying thicknesses. These are available with various handle lengths (some have telescopic handles), so that you can reach higher. For relatively thick stems they are better than shears or secateurs and allow for accurate cutting. Wear goggles and, ideally, protective

MORE PRUNING TIPS:

Always check the best pruning time for your plants – most hedges and many shrubs can be cut back now, but you may impact the flowering potential of others.

Some trees, mainly those in the Prunus family – such as edible and ornamental cherries, plums, apricots, damsons, peaches and nectarines – are prone to the potentially fatal fungal ‘silver leaf’ infection, and should be pruned in the summer months.

Pruning tools must be really sharp – blunt tools mean more effort and the risk of damage to the plant.

Create sloping cuts with secateurs, loppers and saws to prevent moisture accumulating (wetness encourages wood rotting), and cut close to but not on top of a bud to allow new growth without dieback.

Stand back from time to time when pruning to see how you are affecting the overall shape of the plant.

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School Information Belper Long Row Primary Belper School Codnor Community Primary School C of E Controlled Denby Free C of E Primary

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Ripley Infant School Ripley Junior School Ripley Nursery School St Benedict

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School Terms 2019/20 All dates taken from www.derbyshire.gov.uk

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The Diary of a Local Mum Baby Brain There is a lot of debate over this phenomenon: is baby brain real or is it a myth? Scientists report that, having studied expectant and new mothers, there are some changes to the brain.

However, these are not perhaps what you think…

The changes are, in fact, adaptations to the ‘social area’ of the brain, which help mothers recognise and bond with their baby.

So, what about the symptoms that are commonly referred to as ‘baby brain’: the reputed forgetfulness and lapses in concentration? It feels very real but is it, in fact, a myth? Well, one thing’s for sure – now that my youngest ‘baby’ is 11 I’m fairly sure my muddled mind cannot be attributed to baby brain, fact or fiction!

I think, instead, it’s a phenomenon I’ll call ‘family brain’. Now, in my (very non-expert and nonscientific) opinion, I believe this occurs because, as soon as you have children, your brain is no longer your own. It’s effectively shared with many family members (including other ‘adult’ family members, without naming names…!), all at the same time.

On a daily basis you’re used as a human notebook/calendar/dictionary/encyclopaedia: ‘What time’s the...?’, ‘Have we got any...?’, ‘When you go shopping can you get...?’, ‘How do you spell…?’, ‘Where’s my...?’ Not to mention the more obscure questions that come from leftfield at the most inopportune moments: ‘Who invented...?’, ‘Why is...?’, ‘How does...?’ No matter where you are or what you’re doing, you’re expected to have the answers to all of these questions at your fingertips, whenever and wherever they’re asked.

Add to that all the usual life admin, home admin, work, school stuff, and social calendars that you

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have to manage – oh, and your own life (haha, only kidding!) – well, it’s hardly surprising that your brain can soon start to buckle under pressure.

Any moment I’m expecting a ‘Warning: memory full’ message to flash before my eyes. I’m already noticing glitches, where I zone out for a few seconds mid-conversation as my train of thought gets momentarily lost – or, on occasion, totally derailed.

This constant multitasking in a state of permanent distraction can have consequences... recently I lost my son’s breakfast. One minute I was preparing it, the next it was gone. I hunted for ages, retracing my steps and trying desperately to remember what I’d done. A good half an hour later I came across a lonely croissant, on a bookshelf. Don’t ask; I’ve no idea. Just yesterday I did a similar thing with a tin of furniture wax. After much searching, that one turned up in the fridge (which was slightly irritating because, by the time I’d found it, it was too cold to use!).

There are times when I’ve pulled up outside school only for the bemused kids to remind me it’s 5pm and we were actually on the way to a sports club… and I could go on. There are far too many incidents to list here (and I can’t cope with the shame of publishing a full catalogue of misdemeanours).

Suffice to say, however, dropping the wrong child off at the wrong place at the wrong time can’t be attributed to baby brain: it’s just the one of the side-effects of a busy life.

So, next time you find the milk in the oven, call your child by the dog’s name, or forget to send the form into school on time, give yourself a break. Take some deep breaths, think about all the things you HAVE done right, the things you’ve remembered and, if that doesn’t help, maybe pour yourself a gin… Well, your memory can’t get any worse, right?

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Community

Your Horoscope December 2019 and January 2020 My best wishes to all for a joyous and magical festive season and a wonderfully successful and Happy New Year December is all about the mighty planet Jupiter arriving in Capricorn on the 3rd. Jupiter was last in this sign in 2008 and from past experience we might understand that this transit will bring our attention to material values, finances and the establishment. On a personal level it’s essential to make well-thoughtout plans rather than following spontaneous impulses; if you cultivate a mature perspective you should do well. This year’s winter solstice, the shortest day in our hemisphere, arrives on the 22nd making way for the start of lengthening days. The full moon is in Gemini on the 12th and the Capricorn new moon arrives over the festive season on the 26th. January: The New Year starts off with five planets in the practical and down-to-earth sign of Capricorn. As in 2019, this year continues to be packed with responsibility and accountability. Capricorn rules the government, the financial system and everything to do with the establishment. With Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter all in this sign we can expect turbulence and deep transformational changes in all of these areas. Dynamic Mars arrives in Sagittarius on the 3rd; this placement is energetic and powerful, hopefully giving us a positive vision of how the future might look.

Venus arrives in Pisces on the 14th, offering compassionate optimism regarding some of these changes and a chance to be more intuitive and spiritual in our dealings with others. Maverick planet Uranus returns to direct motion on the 11th; this erratic and unpredictable energy will intensify the changes going on around us. The full moon in Cancer is on the 10th and the new moon in Aquarius falls on the 24th.

2020 will be a year of great change, please contact me if you would like to take a look at your personal cosmic map and find out how to make the most of the challenges – and the opportunities!

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 December: Jupiter arrives at your career angle on the 3rd of December, big changes surround you now and you may need to sweep out the old in order to create space for exciting new prospects. The powerful Capricorn new moon on the 26th ensures that optimism is strong. January: Your goals and highest ambitions are in the spotlight during this month, planning for what will turn out to be a transformational year can begin immediately. Dynamic Mars, your ruler, is strong in Sagittarius and offers excellent opportunities for you to take advantage of working with innovative groups of people.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 December: Finances and resources arrive in the spotlight as the radiant Sun brings some necessary but positive re-structuring to the surface. After the 3rd, flamboyant Jupiter aligns with Venus offering some innovative ideas that will broaden your horizons. January: Travel and exciting new adventures are in the spotlight this month as you plan your year ahead. Your ego could receive a boost and the chances of you finding personal fulfilment in romance are strong. The full moon on the 10th challenges the way you communicate and this could trigger an exciting opportunity.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 December: Finances are in the spotlight not only for December but for the year ahead as Jupiter arriving in Capricorn reveals that a reassessment is needed. Venus in Capricorn until the 19th helps with positivity.

Be practical and optimistically cautious as you push yourself forward. January: Finances and resources continue to dominate the month as five planets line up in this important area of your chart. Expansive Jupiter, recently arrived in practical Capricorn, offers the opportunity to make some grand, far reaching plans. Your ideas can now take off as you put your point of view across where it is most needed.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 December: Romance looks lively during December as dynamic Mars in sexy Scorpio dominates your chart.

Unpredictable Uranus shines a powerful light on your socialising, but do keep your options open! A financial opportunity comes your way around the 20th. January: Dynamic Mars arrives in your wellbeing sector on the 3rd; this is the perfect time for a complete review and overhaul of all things to do with your health and daily living.

An important relationship can help you to capitalise on your talents and push yourself forward. Trust in yourself and be courageous.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 December: Events in December hinge around optimistic and expansive Jupiter arriving in practical Capricorn for a one year stay. This paves the way for the expansion of your creative ideas backed up with some solid foundations.

A romantic opportunity could arrive after the 20th. January: As forceful Mars in Sagittarius is now active in the romance sector of your chart there are promising signs that love and romance are on the way. The planets are also looking very favourable for assisting you with turning ideas into reality and the Capricorn new moon on the 24th brings you fresh insight.

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Community VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 December highlights all things to do with your home; it looks like a rewarding time for family life in general as the domestic sphere holds some new appeal. The full moon in Gemini on the 12th stirs up your curiosity and your desire to experience something new. January: Five planets are gathered in the love and romance sector of your chart, this bodes extremely well for a fun filled month! Energetic Mars arrives in open-minded Sagittarius on the 3rd, putting the spotlight on domestic issues. The Cancerian full moon on the 10th encourages challenge and change; this might be the right time to bring plans to a head.

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 December: Enthusiastic Mars in intuitive Scorpio is stirring up the financial angle of your chart during December. Expansive Jupiter offers innovative ways to boost your earning potential as you apply your energies to constructive pursuits. Home is in the spotlight after the 20th. January: Dynamic Mars is strong in your communication sector this month; success that you have been working hard for may now appear. You can afford to be more decisive and put some faith into what you are doing. The Aquarian new moon on the 24th can bring the start of an exciting new friendship or romance.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 December: Mighty Jupiter arrives in a pivotal position on the 3rd of December, possibly highlighting a period of gain. The emphasis is on how you communicate your ideas to others. The Capricorn new moon on the 26th offers an opportunity for making long term plans. January: Jupiter and Mercury are strong in Capricorn both offering alternatives to help you reach a more secure career position. You will need to stay flexible about the future and be prepared to change your plans. The full moon on the 10th illuminates the need to have some time out to recharge your batteries.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 December is your birthday month and as Jupiter, your ruler, spends the last few days in your sign it’s important to take stock on how successful you have been over the past year. The emphasis is now on how you value yourself and making sure that you stay positive. January: This is the month to maximise your potential and put your powers of judgement to the test. With so many planets in ambitious Capricorn you should see the culmination of an ambitious project. Powerful Mars enters your sign on the 3rd; vitality should be at an all time high but be sure to make time for rest and relaxation.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 December sees mighty Jupiter arriving in your sign for a one year stay. This important cosmic event ensures that some great achievements are possible. Saturn and Pluto, both in your sign, add potency to this dynamic, bringing you a sense of deep transformation. January: Dynamic Mars is strong in the most intuitive and sensitive area of your chart. Career opportunities could come out of nowhere as you leave recent problems behind and win the recognition that you deserve; trust your instincts and you can’t go wrong. The full moon on the 10th could bring an exciting meeting.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 December: Bountiful Jupiter arrives in the most introspective area of your chart on the 3rd of December. Your sensitivity, empathy and intuition are at their peak and your main objectives may involve helping and serving others. Be ready for change and a new lease of life. January: Your close relationships get off to a good start this month as the Moon and Neptune are closely aligned in romantic Pisces. Mercury arrives in your sign on the 17th highlighting your need to be successful in career matters; be sure to take full advantage of this chance to usher in a whole new era of confidence and certainty.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 December: It’s all change during December as expansive Jupiter changes sign and nudges you towards a more colourful social life. Romance is on the cards as Venus arrives in unpredictable Aquarius on the 20th. Group and teamwork involvements work best for you. January: Friends and social life become more important during January as five planets in Capricorn encourage you to make contact with people you haven’t seen for a while.

The tender and idealistic planet Venus arrives in your sign on the 14th; this could be the start of a new romance and will certainly get you thinking differently about how you come across.

Christine Chalklin Inspirational Astrologer and Life Coach, Email: Christine_chalklin@hotmail.com Mobile: 07813 483549 Find me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/restyleyourlife

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Upbeat In this Christmas and New Year edition we are sharing some advice which we hope will help you to stay safe and secure when out and about during the festive season: Shopping at Christmas Time It’s a busy time in the shops, and there are some people who may try to take advantage of this to steal. These tips could help prevent you becoming a victim: • Be aware of who is around you when shopping. Keep your bag closed and close to you, if possible with the opening towards your body.

• Close your purse and put it away before you leave the till.

• Try not to overload yourself with bags and coats.

• Avoid carrying your purse or wallet in a back trouser pocket, or an outside jacket or coat pocket.

• Keep cash secure and out of sight.

• Do not leave your handbag, pushchair or shopping trolley unattended for any length of time.

• Always make sure that no one is looking over your shoulder before entering your PIN number at a cash machine or till, make sure your money is put away before leaving the machine and ensure your purse is out of reach.

• Do not write down your PIN and keep it in your wallet, purse or handbag. If you cannot remember your PIN, you can change it at your bank to a number which is easier to remember.

Shopping online is also very popular, and while it is safer and more convenient in some ways, there are still risks which are important to protect yourself from. Read some useful online shopping safety tips from Get Safe Online by visiting: https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/ online-safety-basics/online-shopping Christmas parties and celebrations • Keep your drink safe and remember if you do drink alcohol, know your limits.

• Keep your bags, phone and other valuables safe and don’t leave them unattended.

• Never drink and drive.

• Plan how you are getting home before you go out, use a reputable taxi firm and make sure you have enough money left over to pay at the end of the night.

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. If you would like to sign up to Derbyshire Alert to receive free community safety alerts, crime information and messages from your local Safer Neighbourhood policing teams, visit: www.derbyshirealert.co.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 recipients of this issue’s bouquet are Irene and Paul Jenkinson of Ripley. They were nominated by their daughter Claire Jenkinson. Here’s what Claire wrote: “I’d like to nominate my parents Irene and Paul Jenkinson. Everyone thinks that their parents are the best, but mine definitely are the best - they are amazing! They’ve been together since their teens and married for over 40 years! They are such a strong couple. Following my Dad’s diagnosis of incurable cancer in 2015, and my partner’s serious accident last year, the last few years have been tough for them. You never hear them moan, they just get on with life; always putting others first. I’d just like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to them for all they’ve done! I’d be lost without them. xxx” Claire Jenkinson

Irene & Paul Jenkinson receive the bouquet from their daughter Claire.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 18 December 2019.

All nominations are kept on file and you will be contacted if your nomination has been selected. Contact information is only used

by All Things Local; no information is given to any third party.

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

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Little Black Book

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

Codnor Bowls & Social Club Goose Lane, Codnor. Social Club Thursdays 10am-12noon. Table top games, occasional speaker, drinks/refreshments, good company; all welcome. Crown Green Bowls played during the season, Belper & District League. New players welcome. Contact Chris: 01773 744898.

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

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171 Stay & Play At Waingroves Methodist Church, every Wednesday during Term Time, 1.30pm - 3pm. Contact Ruth Beresford: 01773 743345.

Walking for Health Waingroves Woodland Walk, first Tuesday each month 11am – 12.30pm.

Meet at The Marquis of Ormonde, Codnor Denby Lane DE5 9SP. Info: Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.

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

Call 01332 882535 or 07545 551890 for details.

3rd Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm at Kilburn Methodist Chapel Brown Owl (Trish Rose) 01332 881786 1st Horsley & Kilburn Guides Kilburn Methodist Hall, every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Contact: Claire 07545551890 or Amy 07496167260.

1st Horsley & Kilburn Rainbows St Clements Church, Church St, Horsley Thurs 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Contact Sarah 07454224088 1st Horsley & Kilburn Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14 at Scout HQ, Highfield Rd, Kilburn.

Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

Chatterbox Café Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, every second Friday, 10am to midday, in conjunction with Mobile Library sited on car park.

Coffee, cakes; relax, chat or read. Enid: 01332 780486.

Denby Bowls Club Denby Institute, Derby Road, Denby DE5 8NQ. Crown Green Bowls, new members welcome, beginners and all ages, friendly club. Contact Marc 07808 55 3509 or info@denbybowlsclub.co.uk.

Kilburn Wine Circle For those who like wine and would like to learn more. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month at Kilburn Village Hall. Info: www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com or contact David: 01159 303712 Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only.

Tae Kwon-do & Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall adult & junior classes. Wed: 5-6pm & 6-7pm; Sat: 9-10am & 10-11am; Sun: 9.30-10.30am. Contact Shirley: 07779 812468.

The Wednesday Club Kilburn Welfare Social Club Chapel St, Kilburn, 1st Wednesday every month 2pm–4pm. Betty Holloway 01332 880726. All welcome.

Toddlers Inc. Meets at Denby Bottles Methodist Church, Danesby Crescent, Tues 10am – 12noon, in and out of term time. Contact: 01773 743104.

Walking for Health Every Thursday at 9:30am outside Bourne’s Café Denby Pottery Visitors Centre, DE5 8NX, a 40 minute and 60 minute walk. Info: contact Jayne Stallion 07971 126382; jayne.stallion@ambervalley.gov.uk Whist Drive Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm.

01773 741586

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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.

Adult Yoga Suitable for beginners, Tuesdays 10:30-11:30, Church Hall, Main Street Horsley Woodhouse. Contact Anita Nathan: 01332 842070, apmr.nathan@icloud.com, Facebook: YogaNita.

Circuit and Weight-Based Training Mondays 5.30 to 6.30pm in the Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Contact Julie Cole 07976 710882.

Dance Night Woodhouse Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Every Monday 7 - 8pm. Line Dancing with Megan. Call Sheila 07803 158235.

Gentle Chair Exercise (Age UK) Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall. DE7 6AT. Every Thursday 10-11.30am. £4.

Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. Contact Di 07919 116585 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.

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.

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

Sitwell Arms Crown Green Bowling Club New members wanted, all ages welcome. Contact Tony: 07939 004479 or 01332 880858

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

The Getting to Know You Cafe Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall. DE7 6AT. 2nd or 3rd Wednesday each month (contact for forthcoming dates) 2-3.30pm. Hobbies, Crafts. Refreshments £1.50.

The Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Contact Sheila 07803 158 235.

Heanor and District Model Aircraft Club Based at Denby. For anyone interested in flying model aircraft, beginner or expert. Visit www.HDMAC.info to find out more.

Walking for Health Every Wednesday 9:45am, 60 – 90 minute walk, meet at various locations. For more info contact Jayne Stallion 07971 126382; Jayne.stallion@ambervalley.gov.uk

Intermediate Adults Dance Classes Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Latin American and Ballroom, Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

Kilburn & Horsley Over 60’s Club Kilburn Social Club, Chapel Street, Kilburn, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm.

Contact Barbara Watts: 01773 745008.

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.

Kilburn Life Group 8 Sitwell Drive, Kilburn. 10am to 11.30am first and third Wednesday of month. Discuss issues on life matters. Cynthia: 01332 882713.

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Kilburn Striders Jog Derbyshire Group Meets at car park opposite Pickford Gardens. For all abilities.

Meets at various times. Please call Ross for details.

Ross: 07791 683056

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

Zumba Saturdays 10.30 to 11.30am in the Church Hall, DE7 6AT. Contact Cathy 07963 738137.

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 Academy Crafters Meet at Ripley Academy every other Wednesday from 6.30-8.30pm, £2. Get together with likeminded people and craft! Contact gilli.p189@gmail.com or search ‘Academy Crafters’ on FB.

Little Black Book 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 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.

Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801. Email info@avag.org.uk www.avag.org.uk Amber Valley CVS Volunteers needed to work with various organisations. Supports older people, families, children, helps and supports local groups giving advice on funding, as well as offering training, facilities and resources. Further details: 01773 512076 Amber Valley Movie Makers Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Ripley, meet alternate Tuesdays 7.45pm from September to June.

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

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

Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813.

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. 07462 092041.

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

Mrs Phyllis Holmes: 01773 747355 Ripley Ladies Group Meet 1st Tuesday of every month 7.30pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. New members very welcome. Contact Gill 01773 744580.

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

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.

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

Beehive Ukulele Club Meets every Thurs at the Beehive, 151 Peashill, Ripley at around 8.15 (teacher arrives at 9.10) £5 per week. Contact Julie Johnson 07968 309191.

Ripley Morris Cotswold Morris Side. Meet Fritchley Church Hall Thursdays 8 – 10pm.

New & experienced dancers & musicians welcome. 07763 909262.

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.

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

Derbyshire Archery Club Now meet at Main Road, Lower Hartshay. Shooting times are Wednesday and Friday evenings. Frequent tournaments at Keldeston Hall in the summer.

Regular beginners’ courses throughout the year. Information on dacarchers. co.uk or phone Neil Bryan 01773 824903.

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.

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.

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 Live Life Better Free healthy lifestyles service for Derbyshire residents. Advice and help on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Info: 0800 085 2299 or 01629 538200, llbd.info@derbyshire.gov.uk or Livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities. Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley.

Call 01773 742017 for details and to book or visit www.musicaldimension.co.uk Ripley (Amber Valley) Lions Club Meet every first Monday of the month at the Kestrel Inn, Marehay, 8pm.

Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

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

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471 Ripley and Alfreton Tennis Club Heage Road, Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3GG. Meet several nights/days each week for social tennis. Secretary, Mr Dean Latham: 07986 149810. www.ripleyalfretontennis.org.uk or www.facebook.com/randatc.

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

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 Rosie: 01773 461360.

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@gmail.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 David Bowley d.bowley@hotmail.co.uk 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. Adult’s practice/tuition class Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

Ripley Sub-Aqua Club Meet Wednesday evenings 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Ripley Leisure Centre Swimming Pool. John 07792 329738 or Sarah 07920 549142.

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 Roland 01773 746543’.

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

Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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.

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.

Walking for Health A Ripley Dementia Friendly Walk meets 12 noon at Ripley Leisure Centre every Friday, 45 – 60 minute walk. Or, a progression Ripley walk every Tuesday (except the first of each month) meet Ripley Leisure Centre 11am, 90 minute walk. For info on either walk contact Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.

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Hobbies

A Resoundingly Successful Hobby Sunday mornings just wouldn’t be the same without them. Weddings would feel less joyous, funerals less solemn.

Bell-ringing is a tradition that has lasted for at least two thousand years, so it hardly seems possible that one day local community groups might stop coming together to ring out those powerful messages of joy, sadness and celebration.

Unfortunately that day could be closer than you might imagine. A survey carried out by BBC local radio shows that bell-ringers across the country are finding it harder and harder to recruit new volunteers. Almost 75% of the bell-ringers questioned said that over the past ten years they have found it harder to find new recruits, particularly young people under the age of 21.

There have even been calls to reclassify bellringing as a sport in order to gain access to funding, raise its profile and make it appear ‘cooler’ to a younger generation.

Ironically this comes at a time when bell-ringing is more in demand than ever. Over sixty per cent of the BBC survey respondents said that requests for their services had increased over the past decade.

How do I start?

You don’t need to be super-fit, or have a lot of upper body strength, to be a bell-ringer. Ringing is the perfect way to enjoy gentle physical exercise and is suitable for people of all ages. The action of pulling on the rope not only gives your muscles a mild workout, it also improves agility, reaction time and co-ordination.

There are 40,000 bell-ringers in the UK, many of them qualified to teach. You can find a local group by going to www.bellringing.org and searching their database, or alternatively ask your local church if they run taster sessions.

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How do I learn?

Novice bell-ringers are usually taught in several stages: during the first session they will learn to handle the bell (this is usually done on a one to one basis); in the second they will learn to ring with others. After this, students learn about ‘change ringing’, where ringers are required to sound their bells in a particular order, building up from simple to more complex patterns of ringing.

The tutorial period usually ends with a 45-minute session during which students demonstrate that they have mastered the techniques.

The benefits of bell-ringing

Dickon Love, who is Tower Captain at the quaintly named church of St James Garlickhythe in London, describes bell-ringing as “the best of form of heavy metal … a big loud noise. It keeps you fit, there’s a competitive element as well, and it’s a very social thing to do – after each practice without fail you can find us down the local pub.”

Many teams also organise monthly gatherings or plan outings to ring bells in different parts of the country, while some are even invited overseas to ring in churches as far away as Australia. If you’re competitive, you may relish taking part in contests such as the National Twelve-bell Striking Contest.

So, if you’re up for some gentle exercise and brain-training, you enjoy socialising with other like-minded people and you want to protect an important part of Britain’s heritage, bell-ringing could be the hobby you’ve been looking for. Join up, and keep those bells sounding well into the future.

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Local History The Spitfire Fund

We might find it rather strange today if someone suggested we have a collection to help the RAF buy a new fighter plane, but in 1940, that is exactly what happened.

A national campaign, supported by Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, encouraged individual towns, factories and communities to raise money to buy a Spitfire. In total, 1400 campaigns were launched, collecting in the end £13 million, equivalent to about £650 million today.

It was suggested that Ripley might join in Derby’s appeal, but the townspeople refused, determined to attempt to raise the target sum, £5000 (around £200,000 now) themselves.

The fund was started by three women, Evelyn Fountain, Molly Bourne and Phyllis Bradley. They recruited some of the town’s most important men as figureheads including John Williams of the Ripley Manufacturing Company as President and Arthur Coote of the Butterley Company as Chair, but much of the work was done by themselves and a group of other women including the wives of John Marshall and Fred Ogle. They tried to get all the main factions in the town represented on the committee, including various councillors and the vicar.

The Opening Ceremony took place on Friday August 30th 1940, in the Market Place, with community singing accompanied by the Ripley United Silver Prize Band. Regular lists of subscriptions were published in the Ripley and Heanor News, starting with £100 from John Williams himself. Amounts ranged from £500 from the Butterley Company to 2d from “J.H. of Ripley”.

on the High Street into an early version of a charity shop in aid of the Fund.

One of the last attractions was an exhibition of a captured German Messerschmitt Me 109 at the Hippodrome Garage in Slack Lane from the 10th to the 18th January 1941, when the Fund closed. The admission charge to see “the German Luftwaffe’s much vaunted fighter” was 6d, children under 14, 3d. The takings were over £50.

When the Fund closed, it had raised just over half its target: £2500, the equivalent of £100,000 today.

By the end of 1940, factories were turning out around 350 Spitfires a month. Although the money did not directly pay for the aircraft, fundraising like that in Ripley was an essential part of the War Effort. It also had the effect, as intended, of bringing the community together.

So, a whip-round to buy an F-35? At a cost of £70 million each, you’d have to have a pretty big hat.

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Community Diary December 2019 / January 2020 December:

8th: Belper Winter Food, Craft & Ale Festival, Belper town centre 10am – 3pm. Free entry.

Info: www.belpertowncouncil.gov.uk, clerk@belpertowncouncil.gov.uk.

14th: Meeting of the Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild: Christmas Celebrations. 10.30am – 4pm (bring lunch).

St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Visitors most welcome.

15th: Christmas Craft Fair with children’s activities, 10 am – 2pm, Belper Leisure Centre, John O’Gaunts Way. Free entry.

Raising funds & awareness for Transplant Sport UK. 15th: Ship of Fools stand-up comedy Christmas Special, 7.30 for 8pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Tickets £8; book via text 07804 563371 or shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk. BYO drinks.

16th: Sitwell Singers present ‘Christmas with the Sitwells’ – carols, songs & readings. 7.30pm at St John the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby, DE1 1HZ. Tickets £12, u16s free. Book via www.sitwellsingers.org.uk, 01332 662519 or on door (subject to availability).

17th: Take Heart Derby coffee morning at The Cube café/bar on Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU from 10.30am. Festive event with mince pies and carols by the THD singers. Visitors welcome. Info: www.takeheartderby.co.uk or contact Michael Flude on 01332 380219.

January:

1st: New Year’s Day heritage walk, from Strutt’s North Mill DE56 1YD. A town-based walk looking at the history of Belper.

Includes refreshments at end, in the Unitarian Chapel. 2 – 4pm. Cost: £5 per adult (accompanied u16s free). Book via walksandtalks@belpernorthmill.org.uk or just turn up.

11th: Meeting of the Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild, 10.30am – 4pm (bring lunch). AM talk by Isabelle Lewis ‘Journey from Embroidery to Card and Fabric Art’, PM workshops. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Visitors most welcome.

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Accommodation: Shining Centre Accountant: Amber Accountancy Accountant: NP Accountancy Aerials: Aerial Technology Ripley Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Alarms: Ideal Alarms Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: Jon Pilkington

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Kitchens: Holtams 38 Kitchens: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse 44 Kitchens: Paul M Longden 43

Bathrooms: Paul M Longden Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Bedrooms: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse Bookkeeping: Allsop Bookkeeping Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Supplies: Browns Building Work: H & S Construction Building Work: TDB

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Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Care Services: Birchwood Homecaring Services Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons CCTV: Ideal Alarms Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Chimney Sweep: Alton’s Cleaning Services: The Cleaning Lady Computer Repairs: HT Computers

Loft Ladders: More than Loft Ladders

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Mobility Supplies: DMS Multi-Fuel Stove Servicing: Alton’s

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Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh

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Painting & Decorating: John the Painter Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: MW Pest Control Pharmacy: Hurst Chemist Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plastering: McPherson-Davis Plumbing & Heating: Blacks Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton Plumbing & Heating: MDA Plumbing Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn

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28 28 29 61 7 48 49 31 39 Roofing: Lords Roofing 40 4 Roofing: Ripley Rubber Roofing 4 Schoolwear: Loop Schoolwear 1 42 Delicatessen: The Deli 17 Security: JHC Security Dental Practice: Glendair 21 Security: Prestige 30 Solicitors: Shacklocks 8 23 Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education 49 Sports Massage: Essentials Electrician: Andy Hill 46 44 Electrician: McPherson-Davis 44 Tree Care: ArborEx 43 Electrician: TME Electrical 39 Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em 40 40 Fabric Shop: Dolly’s Fabrics 14 Tree Care: The Garden Guy 37 Financial Advice: Belper IFS 9 Tree Care: Orchard Tree Care 27 Fire Fitting: Alton’s 39 Tyres: Best Grip Tyres 64 Florist: Margaret’s Florist 54 Tyres & Exhausts: ETS Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic 23 4 Foot Health: Heel the Sole 21 Vet: John Rosie Vet Care at Home Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels 32 Window Cleaning: Deluxe Window Cleaning Heage 40 35 Garden Centre: Meynell Langley Garden Centre 14 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows 46 Garden Living: Cabin Master 3 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Weatherseal 1 Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy 40 Workwear: Loop Workwear Giftware: Hurst Chemist 15 Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO 2 Hair: Louise Brown 23 Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden 40 Home Improvements: Next Generation 36 Joinery: R & D Joinery

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