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CONGRATULATIONS Paula & Peter Vargha-Howson from Belper who have won a bottle of Champagne.

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 people at The Kedleston Country House 6 Champagne Sudoku

14 Children’s Puzzles 62 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 69

CONGRATULATIONS Mr & Mrs Cotton from Belper who have won a 2-course Sunday roast for 2 people at The Kedleston Country House.

Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

12 Food, Drink, Entertainment 17 Health, Beauty, Fitness 21 Motors 26 Home & Garden 30 Children & Education 60 Community 63

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WELCOME LETTER

Hello readers

Welcome to the February/March issue of All Things Local. The festive season’s already feeling like a distant memory, isn’t it!

We’re into a new year and it’s always a time of excitement as we look ahead to what 2024 may bring. While the cold weather is likely to stick around for a little longer yet, it won’t be long before spring arrives in all its glorious technicolour, bringing with it the promise of warmer temperatures and brighter days.

Remember, the clocks ‘spring forward’ an hour on Sunday 31st March so don’t forget to change yours and enjoy that extra hour of daylight in the evening.

And, of course, 2024 is a leap year so we benefit from an extra day in February, too! How will you spend your ‘bonus’ day this year? Anyone who was born on February 29th will be able to celebrate their birthday on its rightful day, an opportunity that only comes around once every 4 years. There’s also a tradition, according to legend dating back to the 5th century, that ‘allows’ women to propose to men on February 29th … while it’s now commonplace for women to take the lead in proposals at any time of year, many enjoy the history of the tradition and choose to ‘pop the question’ on leap day. On the subject of romance, Valentine’s Day is on 14th February and, on Sunday 10th March, it’s time to say ‘thank you’ to Mum, on Mother’s Day. If you’re planning on spoiling your loved one or your mother on either of these dates, remember to book early for restaurants or flowers to avoid disappointment as many of our wonderful local eateries and florists will be incredibly busy!

So, what else does 2024 have in store? Well, it’s also an Olympic year and all eyes will be on Paris in July and August as teams of athletes from all over the world compete for those coveted medals.

We’ll be cheering on Team GB as they compete in a vast range of sporting events, hoping to equal or beat their incredible 4th place finish in the medal table at the Tokyo Olympics. Prior to the Olympics is the Euro 2024 football championship, held in Germany in June. The England men’s team will be attempting to emulate the women’s incredible 2022 Euros success … fingers crossed they’ll be bringing it home!

Before all of that, you’ve got a chance to do some winning of your own. We can’t offer you a trophy or a medal, but you could be in with the chance of winning a 2-course Sunday lunch for 2, courtesy of The Kedleston Country House in our Prize Crossword on page 6 or a bottle of Champagne in our Champagne Sudoku quiz on page 14. Get your entries in by 14th February to be in the draw.

We hope you enjoy this issue and we’ll be back in a couple of months with our April/May magazine.

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BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Business & &&Professional Professional Business Legal Matters Business & Professional Shacklocks Solicitors Whilst the idea that the someone abroad The difficulty is that CETV travelling for one scheme

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Our team at are Shacklocks have a particular At Shacklocks LLP we are committed to way.

These all types of Trust. helping you to understand the true worth speciality in preparing arrangements of this of pensions to help receive a fair kind and alsoand of asyou professional At Shacklocks LLPacting ,have we have been administering Shacklocks LLP been dealing Trusts financialtosettlement which will meetwith your trustees enable wishes to be fulfilled and for many years, though not quite as far back estates for more than 100 years.

Our solicitors needs. Shacklocks LLP family law team instructions to be followed. as Crusades!

If you like toanknow have the necessary training andclients experience to arethe currently offering all would new more about Trusts and how they may becan of initial free half hour appointment.

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The information in this article

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Telephone Shacklocks on Ben Stubbins your particular circumstances.

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funds/income for survival. Is survival good enough for yourthe family? an insurance can ensure that needPaying for financial advicepremium and a solution should thatbe your family loved ones will directly benefit from an one-off.

Financial products and solutions not seen as aor insurance settlement, them livehow in themuch lifestyle were probably right athelping the time, buttojust has that the financial should they areneed accustomed to,advice ratherand thana solution just existing. changed sincefortheir inception?

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought...

Trust You!

What is trust? A lot of the definitions I have come across have two main facets in common, that trust is a firm belief in the reliability and abilities of someone or something. So far, so simple.

We are often acutely aware of those in our lives that we do not trust, those that we have been let down or hurt by – often repeatedly. Hopefully we are just as aware of those in our lives that we DO trust. Those fabulous folk that we know beyond doubt will be there, show up and support us when and how we need them. With me so far?

What then of our trust of ourselves? Now that is less clear cut. I feel that we have lost trust in our own decision making. The why and the how of it is largely, I would argue, down to the fact that we lead such hectic lives and live in an almost permanent state of overwhelm. In turn, this leads to a decision paralysis and so we outsource the decision making. Of course,

Codesign Coaching with Fliss After finding herself critically ill in hospital in 2022 as a result of chronic ill health battles combined with PTSD from a personal trauma, Fliss Goldsmith told herself she still had a lot more to do in life … there and then she decided to become a Life Coach, to help ensure other people didn’t fall as far down the spiral as she had.

She studied for 15 months with the Oxbridge Qualification Board covering everything from human psychology and questioning styles, to thought patterns and neuroplasticity – an area she found particularly fascinating. “The idea that our brains can literally rewire themselves by changing our beliefs, actions and intent is wildly wonderful to me!”

Fliss explains the beauty of Life Coaching is that it can help anyone: “If you are alive, you can benefit. I think in the UK we find the idea of Life Coaching a bit ‘extra’ whereas in the US they have been onto this for years – people have coaches as easily as having a hairdresser. It’s very bespoke and the benefits are unending, but can include: increased confidence, improved emotional and mental wellness, better selfawareness, less stress, more quality sleep, more meaningful relationships, less overwhelm and more clarity. The aim is to

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the world of commerce has leapt on this with several sterling ideas: apps to tell us what to eat and when, gadgets that can decide what music we listen to, algorithms that make choices about what we would like to buy (even though we never knew we needed it!).

If we took a step back, zoomed out from all the clutter and noise – we DO actually know what is good for us, what is right and what is required, most of the time.

We are fallible, that’s being human – but if we learn from our mistakes this only strengthens our trust in our innate ability to make good choices. I urge you to start to look at your own relationship with self-trust and get really curious as to where you are on the scale. With the right small, incremental changes you can get back to connecting with your decisiveness and the benefits to your mood and health are very positive. Have a think – you’re willing to give it a try, I trust?

By Fliss Goldsmith of Belper live life optimally – whatever that looks like for you.”

There’s no such thing as a typical coaching session. Fliss emphasises that her role is not to tell people what to do, but support them on a personal adventure to a goal that’s worked out together. “I enable you to dig into who you are, why you do the things you do, what you feel and probably most importantly what your values are and the changes you need to make in your life to protect them with clear and kind boundaries.”

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Playful Pandas Don’t forget National Panda Day on March the 16th. A special day dedicated to these monochrome creatures.

My daughter is a devoted panda enthusiast. Well, it’s her second favourite animal after the tiger. She has a large collection of pandas and each one is – very creatively – named Panda. Apart from one who is much larger than the others. That’s called Big Panda, obviously.

Here are some facts about these gentle giants that you might not have come across before: • Pandas are practically vegetarian (that’s because of all the bamboo they eat of course) but every now and then, they might snack on a tasty passing rodent.

• Due to their bamboo-heavy diet, giant pandas generate a hefty amount of poop, equivalent in weight to that of a small child each day.

• The giant panda’s scientific name is Ailuropoda melanoleuca, which actually means black and white cat-foot.

• Newborn panda cubs only weigh 100 grams making them susceptible to being accidentally squashed.

• Pandas are so popular that in the 1980s a Taiwanese zoo painted a sun bear to mimic a giant panda.

• The collective noun for pandas surprisingly isn’t a cuddle (which would be much better of course). Instead, it’s an embarrassment.

• Giant pandas have been around for almost 20 million years making them the longest living species of bear in the world.

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• Their adorable chubby cheeks are actually made of pure muscle giving them a stronger bite than a lion or a tiger.

• They have 6 fingers. The extra digit acts like a thumb that helps them roll the bamboo into cigar shapes for more efficient eating.

Currently, there are only a few thousand giant pandas left in the wild and in captivity. The good news is that they are no longer listed as endangered. So, on March 16th, let’s celebrate National Panda Day. To experience life as a panda, you could adopt their daily routine of extensive eating and sleeping. They are also very solitary creatures preferring their own space. I could definitely get on board with the panda lifestyle – but I’m not sure about eating all that bamboo.

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Pets: Cats Cost Owning a cat is a source of happiness and fun, but if you are thinking of getting one you need to be conscious of how much time and money you will need to spend to keep your little friend.

Money The Blue Cross pet charity advises that, aside from the initial cost of a cat and the paraphernalia you’ll need to settle them in, these are the ongoing costs to be aware of: • Cat food • Cat litter • Toys • Annual check-ups • Vaccinations • Flea and worm treatment • Cat insurance • Ill health or emergency vet treatment Time Any domesticated cat will need your company, and this you will give willingly as it’s the very reason you wanted a pet in the first place. But a quick stroke on the head before you leave the house for the day is not enough.

You’ll need to allow time to:

• Play with your cat, particularly an active kitten • Regularly clean their litter tray, food and water bowls • Groom them – in particular, long-haired breeds need to be groomed daily • Work with any behavioural issues, remembering this won’t be fixed overnight • Take time off work at short notice to deal with health problems and vet visits • Arrange care if you are away from home for more than a few hours If you still really want a cat, but the drawbacks are putting you off, consider getting an older animal. Young kittens can’t be left alone for a whole day so an older cat might be a better choice.

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No.28 Community Venue: Market Place, Belper Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, No.28 Market Place, Belper is a popular multi-purpose community venue, with an arts emphasis and a focus on comfort and hospitality.

A friendly, welcoming space, No.28 can accommodate up to 60 people and is available for hire for a variety of different activities, with preferential rates offered for community, nonprofit or public access events. Supported by volunteers and the many individuals and organisations that use it, it’s run as a not-for-profit social enterprise and is in the process of being registered as a Community Interest Company.

The comfortable, attractive space has excellent facilities including a stage, kitchen and ever-changing art exhibition on the walls. While there is level access into the hall, the WC is currently accessed via four steps, although there is an imminent planning application for an accessible WC, which will be followed by a fundraising campaign to build it.

Regular activities are held at No.28, either run by No.28 or by others, including: - No.28 monthly café (with artists & makers stalls) alongside the outdoor BTC Farmers Market (2nd Sat of month) and Summer Sunday markets, and the bi-annual café alongside the summer and winter food festivals

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- Bi-monthly ‘Language Soirees’ with conversation in different languages - Weekly ‘Happy Monday’ all day drop-in run by Unite Community (started as a Warm Space initiative) with Fleet Arts craft activities.

- Monthly Transition Belper Green Exchange and Repair Café (4th Sat of month), environmentally themed with ad hoc talks, exhibitions etc. Anyone can bring a portable item for repair by a team of expert volunteers: from sewing to electrical, mechanical to joinery.

- Monthly ‘Welcome Meal’ pay-what-you-can community meal run entirely by volunteers.

- Monthly ‘Ship of Fools Comedy Night’ - Art Markets, art workshops - Pop-up cafés/restaurants e.g. Moroccan, Ghanaian, Mexican, Vegan, Language Café, Death Café These events are in addition to many plays, live music performances, events, art exhibitions, courses, talks, groups, meetings, exercise groups, markets, therapy sessions, public consultations and much more…!

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Recipe

Courgette, Lemon, Feta and Pine Nut Tart Suitable for vegetarians, this flavoursome tart is one of those quick and easy recipes that can be thrown together in next to no time – no special skills or equipment needed!

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20-25 minutes Cooking time: 16-18 minutes Ingredients: • 200g feta cheese, thinly crumbled • 250g ricotta cheese • 1 tsp dried mint • 1 tsp dried wild oregano • 2 tsp lemon extract • Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon • Maldon sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper • 1 x 320g ready-rolled puff pastry sheet • 1 large courgette, very thinly sliced • Olive oil • A handful of pine nuts • 2 tbsp clear honey • ½ tsp pul biber chilli flakes (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas mark 7. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Put the feta, ricotta, dried herbs, lemon extract and zest into a mixing bowl with a good seasoning of salt and pepper and beat together until smooth.

edges, then spread the cheese mixture across the pastry up to the scored border.

Lay the courgette slices, slightly overlapping, on the cheese mixture, season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Scatter over the pine nuts and bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes until the pastry edges are nicely browned.

Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly, then drizzle with the honey and sprinkle with the pul biber (if using) before serving.

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Beer: Hop Water Introducing ‘Hop Water’: a refreshing, non-alcoholic fusion of hops and water. Breweries are seizing the opportunity to diversify their non-alcoholic offerings due to the straightforward and rapid production process of hop water.

In contrast to traditional non-alcoholic beers, some companies prefer not to categorise hop water within this genre. Crafting a non-alcoholic beer typically involves alcohol removal or halting the fermentation process, often resulting in a diluted or incomplete flavour profile. Hop water, however, provides a distinctive alternative by delivering a complete and robust taste without the presence of alcohol.

The end result is a beverage that showcases the essence of hops, offering a full-bodied flavour and occasionally mimicking the effervescence of seltzer. Breweries are embracing hop water as a creative avenue to cater to those seeking a non-alcoholic option that transcends the limitations often associated with traditional non-alcoholic beers.

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Word on Wine

Hopefully, spring should be starting to appear when you read this. However, knowing the British weather, we could still be under a blanket of snow. So, I thought we should have another look at Cabernet Sauvignon and another great wine from California, USA (not Derby!).

Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-known grape variety which likes warm, dry conditions to produce the distinctive characteristics that make it easily recognised from its dark pink berries.

Cabernet Sauvignon was well established in the 17th century where it was thought to be a grape known as ‘Bidure’, a descendant of a Roman vine ‘Bitiuria’. However, in 1997, DNA testing found it to be a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, possibly being created as the two grape vines were grown side by side. This may explain the aromas and flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon being similar to its two parents.

A wine that shows all the characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon is the Chronic Cellars ‘Sir Real’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, from Majestic Wines. Josh and Jake Beckett worked for many years washing barrels and on bottling lines in various Californian wineries, forming lifelong connections to the local growers.

They started the winery in 2004 in Paso Robles on the Mission Trail in the Central Coast region, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with 2 tonnes of the best (‘Chronic’) grapes they could find to produce a wine of character. Today they have a working relationship with the local vineyards, which

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It is bursting with notes of guava, grapefruit and mango with an underlying character of fresh cut grass. (Also available in Nelson Sauvin).

Northern Monk – Holy Hop Water Showcasing the hop Citra, this drink has added mango, to give an even juicier, hoppier, can of refreshment.

Track Brewery – Hop Infused Sparkling Water Hailing from Manchester, this modern craft brewery dipped their toe into this market with water infused with the iconic Citra hop.

Available from breweries’ web shops directly, or from independent bottle shops.

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enables their winemaker Kip Lorenzetti to select the best grapes to customise the blend, appealing to all palates.

Technical Details: Grape: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 4% Syrah Appearance: Deep red colour Characteristics: Full bodied with savoury notes and black cherries, blackberries, black fruits and chocolate, with a spicy finish.

Alcohol by Volume: 14.5% Food match: Any red meat dish, beef ribs or cheese.

Available from: Majestic Wine, Ashbourne Road, Derby. £17.99 per bottle or £13.99 as part of a box of 6.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

Derbyshire Walking: Chrome Hill (Dragon’s Back) from Hollinsclough Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.3 km Ascent: 925 feet / 280 metres Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Grade: Moderate Author: Lou Johnson Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24; Anquet OS Explorer OL24 Start: Village of Hollinsclough (grid ref.

SK065665) – limited parking available We’re once again hopping over the border into neighbouring Staffordshire for this issue’s interesting but quite challenging walk. The Staffordshire sector of the Peak District National Park is less visited than its Derbyshire neighbour. However, it does have much to offer, not least the fact there are fewer walkers! This particular walk provides an excellent insight into the area as well giving you a look at the upper reaches of the River Dove. Although not included in the walk, the nearby village of Longnor is worth a visit as it displays a microcosm of North Staffordshire life.

There is limited parking in the village of Hollinsclough (grid ref. SK065665) and your attention will be immediately drawn to the fine chapel, which was built when the village was a thriving centre for silk weaving.

From here the true nature of Chrome Hill can be seen. It is a large steep-sided lump of limestone with a serrated ridge and was once connected with Parkhouse Hill with which it shares the same geology.

4. The onward route is interesting as you descend the northwestern ridge with the path twisting and turning between limestone outcrops. The path is way-marked and leads you across the eastern flanks of Tor Rock to reach the Stoop Farm access road.

5. Continue via Booth farm to Leycote where the track descends to the Dove. Cross Washgate Bridge and follow the rights of way on the Staffordshire side of the river back to Hollinsclough.

Walk supplied by Walking Britain (no. 1185). For GPS file or other walks visit www.walkingbritain.co.uk.

The Route

1. Take the lane heading east out of the village and you will soon be rewarded with a good view of Chrome Hill (or the Dragon’s Back) on your left. Continue down this lane until you reach a signed footpath on your left and take this as it heads across fields in the direction of Parkhouse Hill (Chrome Hill’s little brother/sister).

2. Continuing over a footbridge you cross the River Dove, which forms the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border.

Reaching a lane, turn left and follow the tarmac for a short way.

3. On your left, a signed path leads you onto the permissive footpath for an ascent of Chrome Hill.

(You might be tempted to ascend nearby Parkhouse Hill which is now open access land.) The initial climb is quite steep and for occasional walkers may seem daunting. However upward progress is fast and with improving views you soon reach the summit.

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It is advisable to carry the relevant OS map when walking the route, and wear appropriate clothing/ footwear. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any injuries caused to readers whilst following the walk

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Fitness Matters

activity is optional! Movement is natural and essential.

Consistency is key, little and often; over time this becomes part of your everyday life.

More Than a New Year’s Resolution…

Like many people, you may have declared that this year will be ‘the one’ for fitness and weight-loss, starting off in January all guns blazing, with a goal and high motivation? By February motivation may have slipped and by March it has left the building…

Why do people quit?

Often people fall prey to advertisements promising instant results for the least amount of effort. Social media advertises weight loss in 4/8/12 weeks, but really lifestyle changes are what’s needed. Change your mindset; don’t look at it as a short-term fix, this kind of thinking traps us with shortcuts that lead nowhere.

Have you ever followed a diet or a fitness program, only to regain all the weight plus extra after you stop? Often, they’re too restrictive and don’t educate you on long-term choices, so you soon revert back to your old ways and undo all the hard work.

The benefits of good health are enjoyed for life. Eating, breathing and moving all have vital functions for the wellbeing of the body. Nobody talks about stopping food or air intake but despite that, some of us think that physical

How to succeed where others fail: Commit to training days and build up to 30 minutes of movement on those days. Don’t start by hitting the gym 4-6 times per week as this isn’t sustainable. Begin with 3 times a week, maybe increasing to 4 after a few weeks if that’s manageable. Learn to pace yourself and scale up or down according to your abilities, challenging yourself on a regular basis.

Break it down into small goals. Try functional fitness for two months and see how much stronger your body feels.

Push past the difficult first two days. Try to add two more reps to that workout. Soon you won’t have to think ‘Can I do that?’ – you’ll just be able to do it!

Improved fitness brings other benefits like better sleep, food choices, posture and mobility. You’ll find you can apply yourself more – not just to workouts but to every area of life. Functional fitness is a lifetime commitment to continuously benefit from your fittest self. So, put on your training gear and begin to move!

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Motoring Top Tips for Buying a Used Car It’s no secret that new car prices, like most things, have rocketed in recent years and, according to Auto Trader, the average new car cost is around £40,000.

The used car market is therefore appealing to many, but buyers should be wary. Here are some top tips to help you buy a great used car.

Check the car’s history beforehand It’s easy to check a car’s history before you’ve even seen it. The government’s online MOT history checker lets you enter the registration plate and access the vehicle’s previous MOT records.

Look at the latest MOT and ask the seller if any advisories have been fixed since. If not, work repair costs into your negotiation. Avoid vehicles with a history of MOT failures and advisories, which suggests years of neglect. Make sure the MOT mileage aligns with the odometer – if the current mileage is lower than the last MOT, it might have been clocked.

Carry out an online history check before purchase, which can tell you if the vehicle has ever been written off, scrapped or has any finance outstanding.

Be aware of scams Con artists set up websites that look genuine, often replicating a real business, but the cars are usually offered at suspiciously cheap prices. They usually con people by asking them to send a deposit over the phone or online.

Only send or hand over money when you’ve seen the vehicle at the dealer’s premises.

The test drive Test driving the car is a must, and if a seller makes up excuses for not letting you do so, stay clear. Use the test drive to check nothing is wrong with the vehicle, as well as to check you like it.

Listen out for any knocks, bangs or rattles, especially when braking and cornering. Make sure that gearshifts are smooth, as gearboxes can quite often be problematic. Check that other features work, including air conditioning, heated seats and cruise control.

The paperwork Ideally, you want a vehicle pack to be present, including the manuals and a stamped service book, but it’s the receipts that are essential, as these are much harder to manipulate. Look out for the dates of parts such as timing belts/cambelts, as these usually need changing every five or so years, and it’s one of the more expensive maintenance jobs.

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Make sure the V5C registration document is present and in the name of the person selling the vehicle (if buying privately). Check the vehicle identification number (VIN) is the same on the V5C document as it is on the car too.

Payment Set yourself a strict budget and think about how you’re going to pay for the car. It’s best to buy outright because good finance deals are harder to obtain on an older vehicle.

You have far more protection if you use a credit card.

If buying outright isn’t an option, then consider taking out a traditional bank loan. This means that you technically own the car outright to begin with. Just make sure you can afford the monthly repayments.

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A bodywork dent, paintwork scratch, or scuff to your car or alloy wheels is really frustrating … but unfortunately, accidents happen. Luckily, when they do, Chips Away are here to get your car looking as good as new again!

Darren Bennett of Belper and his dad, Keith, have been in business together for over 20 years, and prior to that Keith had worked for many years previously in the bodywork industry, too. Between them, they have a huge amount of knowledge and experience in car body repair, rectifying those minor issues that ruin the look (and affect the value) of your vehicle.

You may have been involved in an accident, scuffed your alloys on a kerb, reversed into a wall, caught your bumper on a post, skidded on the ice and had a bump, been hit by someone’s trolley in the supermarket car park … there are so many ways to cause minor damage to your car.

Fortunately, no matter what has happened to your vehicle, Chips Away can provide the solution, from roofs to panels, bonnets to bumpers, filling and priming to painting and polishing. “As long as it’s not too badly damaged, the majority of things are fixable to the point where you wouldn’t notice

anything’s happened!” says Darren. “In every case, we always try hard to help people out by finding the best, most cost-effective solution. We never judge – we’ve been in this business so long that we understand that accidents happen and we’ve seen it all before – we’re only interested in sorting it out for you!”

Their many reviews demonstrate that Darren and Keith are true to their word, with customers commenting on the value for money that Chips Away offer, as well as the quality of their work. Based on Goods Road, Belper, they provide a one-stop shop for bodywork and alloy repairs, so if you’ve got an issue that you’d like repairing, give them a call on 01773 689596 for a no-obligation quote. They can also provide a courtesy car, or pick-up and drop-off, if required, to ensure your minor accident doesn’t end up being a major inconvenience!

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Short Story A Choice of Kevins “So all Darren told you was that his name’s Kevin?” Jenny calmly admired herself in a shop window. “And he was at school with us?”

“Yes, and that he couldn’t wait to see you again,” Donna repeated. “You look great in that colour Jenny, really glamorous.”

“I know.” Jenny pouted. “But you’d better not have dragged me out for no reason.”

“We’ll have a laugh,” Donna said. “Have a few drinks, reminisce about old times, just you, me, Darren and this Kevin.”

“Yes, but which Kevin, Donna?” Jennifer frowned and reapplied her lipstick. “There must have been about a million Kevins in our year.”

In reality, there had been four Kevins, three Donnas (two of which unhelpfully had the same surname), and two Jennifers – Cool Jenny and Swotty Jenny – and she knew which one she was. It had been twenty years since they poured out of the school hall, into the bright sunlight, after their last exam, but she still looked back on that time as the best years of her life.

She’d loved school and had ruled the roost.

“Do you remember that Clingy Kevin?” Donna laughed, walking on. “How every breaktime he would follow us around like a lost puppy singing Love Me Tender?”

“Urgh!” Jenny shivered. “It had better not be him. I’m never speaking to you again if it’s him.”

“I heard he got married in Vegas.” Donna checked her watch, they were right on time. “Wife’s expecting twins.”

“Good for him,” Jennifer yawned dismissively, checking her manicure.

“And what about Kanga Kev?” Donna giggled.

“Remember when he turned up for PE in a home-made costume, and got detention for refusing to get off the trampoline?”

“If anyone’s wearing a kangaroo suit at the pub,” Jenny huffed, “I’m going straight home.”

“He loved his pouch didn’t he? I heard he works for the council now.” Donna chuckled. “And what about that Kevin who was Captain Hook in the school play and fell off the stage?”

“He went off to work on the cruise ships.” Jennifer raised one eyebrow. “Clearly he didn’t learn his lesson.”

“That only leaves that gorgeous Kevin Cooper, doesn’t it?” Donna said as they turned into the pub car park. “I heard on the grapevine that he was back in town.”

Jennifer knew for a fact that he was because she’d done her research. It was the only reason she’d come out that night. He’d dated lots of girls in school, so handsome with his blond hair and wet look gel, but bizarrely never once asked her out. She reassured herself that he probably had a secret crush on her all along but thought she was out of his league. It wouldn’t surprise her if he’d been carrying a torch for her all these years. He’d better prepare himself to be wowed now.

Between all the tables and umbrellas laid out in the beer garden, she spotted Darren putting down a tray of drinks, with another man who looked over at her expectantly. She would know that blond hair anywhere.

“Kevin Cooper!” Donna laughed as they approached the table. “We were just trying to work out which Kevin you’d be!”

He seemed taken aback – perhaps he’s disappointed that I’ve not come alone thought Jenny.

She smoothed down the dress she could barely breathe in, reminded herself that she was Cool Jenny and it was his job to impress her.

“You remember Jenny from school?” Darren said, making introductions.

“I think I remember you.” Kevin scratched his head and glanced sheepishly at Darren. “It’s a bit embarrassing, but I was expecting the other Jenny.”

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Homes & Gardens

Gardening Myths or Magic?

Gardening tips have been handed down for generations, but times move on, and opinions, fashions and practices can change. How do you know which guidance is wise?

1. Washing-up liquid is a great way to kill aphids When used in the kitchen, it dissolves greasy oils and fats so that they can easily be washed away. However, scientists distinguish between soap and detergents. Soaps are made from natural oils and fats, whereas detergents can often include phosphates, bleach, various enzymes, dyes and fragrances. The surfactants, as they are called, are synthetic chemicals.

Does it work? Spraying plant pests with a weak solution of washing-up liquid does tend to work. It probably washes off the waxy coating of the bug, making it vulnerable to drying out and dying. Some soap mixtures affect the nervous system too. What effect will these dead bugs have on wildlife that might consume them?

This is not known. It’s a good idea to spray the plants with clean water shortly after using the washing-up liquid.

Does it harm plants? Detergents containing surfactants do present a real risk of harm to plants, known as phytotoxicity. Some plants are more sensitive than others, particularly sweet peas, cherries, plums, hawthorns and tomatoes. It can remove the protective natural oils and waxy surface from the leaves, thus reducing the plant’s defence against disease and more pests.

So, is washing-up liquid to combat pests a myth or a magical solution? It all depends on the type of soap solution you use. It can be magic, especially if you rinse them all in plain water afterwards.

2. The application of fertiliser kills bacteria in the soil Organic gardening in tune with nature is undoubtedly best, if at all possible. However, is it true that artificial fertiliser damages soil microbes? It appears not.

Bacteria absorb nutrients in fertiliser, and this helps them to multiply. The only exception seems to be when synthetic fertilisers are applied in very large amounts, which creates toxins. The most significant difference between synthetic and organic fertilisers is the time they take to release their nutrients. Chemical fertiliser releases nutrients as soon as it dissolves in water, whereas organic matter releases them very slowly.

3. Digging is good for the soil Digging and double-digging is something that many of our ancestors would have done. It’s a great way to get rid of weeds, incorporate organic matter into the soil, increase air pockets and help with drainage in compacted areas. Right?

Maybe not if we take the advice of today’s gardening experts and soil scientists. Not only is digging hard work, but it is generally thought to do more harm than good. It can quickly destroy the network of earthworm tunnels that provide air to roots, sever beneficial threads of fungus that work in harmony with plants, and disrupt the ecosystem beneath the surface. It can also stimulate microbes that release greenhouse gases into the air.

Instead, apply organic mulch to the surface, which will deter weeds and allow earthworms to take it into the soil. Dig when you need to plant something new. Your back will thank you!

4. If a plant looks unhealthy, give it a feed Kindness can kill! If a garden plant looks sick, the worst thing you can do is give it a dose of general fertiliser. This can stress the plant as it tries to put on more growth.

Instead, look for the cause of the problem. It might simply have dry roots, in which case it can be watered thoroughly, or the pH levels of the soil might be wrong, leading to certain deficiencies. Get to know your plants and give them what they need rather than what you think they want.

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Property Matters Matters Property Property Matters

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Children & Education

Belper School Mental Health and Exams Exam pressure can have a negative impact on students’ mental health, leading to anxiety, stress, and depression.

In an online poll of 650 teachers in 2019, for example, 73 per cent reported that they thought that the introduction of linear GCSE assessments had caused student mental health to worsen; 55 per cent felt the same about linear A-level assessments.

It is an endless cycle; mental health challenges make it difficult for children to achieve high grades and traditionally were told that this could have an effect on their future quality of life. However, modern day schools tend to encourage students to focus on the perfect balance of maintaining stress during exams and being able to achieve good grades in the exams.

There can be a range of causes for exam stress and anxiety. Some students fear their performance in exams and worry about how their grades will impact their future. Other students may have personal circumstances that prevented them from studying for the exam. Research suggests that depression is associated with lower grade point averages, and that co-occurring depression and anxiety can increase this association.

We found that only a mere 25% of students are not affected by the pressure of exams and an indefinite 75% feel extreme tension from the strain of exams. Another cause for these stressed-out students is the impact of anxious teachers and schools wanting students to represent their school with high achieving grades. This copious amount of pressure being put onto our young students is having a detrimental effect on their future.

We found that 5 in 7 students found that exams affected their mental health significantly and collectively felt they’d achieve higher grades if it wasn’t for the panic of the unfamiliar exam halls.

We also think regular assessment points would benefit students in the short and long term. Regular assessment points would reduce the pressure of being successful on one particular day and would rather get a more accurate representation of their academic ability through taking an average. Although final exams do aid the ability to prioritise and find a perfect work balance, it prepares the students for future job deadlines. Where they’ll learn to work hard constantly and to work to smaller, more achievable goals. Students need to be heard and the outdated system is in need of a dramatic change.

By Ruby Harrison & Grace Kirkman Belper School Students

We strongly believe that the school system should be changed. It’s putting students at such a young age under immense pressure when there’s a myriad of ways to change it. A viable option we believe is in classroom exams taking the anxiety off of the daunting exam halls which cause so much fear.

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The Diary of a Local Mum

Giving Up on Giving Up I didn’t grow up in a particularly religious household, but nonetheless, every year we gave something up for Lent. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues for the 40 days and 40 nights up to Holy Thursday, before Good Friday. It’s a religious observation but, as I say, that was never really our reason for doing it when I was younger, it was more just an opportunity to try going without something.

A test of willpower, really!

I recall the decision over what to give up for Lent seemed like a very, very important choice each year. Slightly missing the point, I’d try to find something that I could happily go without – such as Brussels sprouts, or the obligatory parsnip that my dad always made me try with my Sunday dinner (I still hate parsnips now!).

Strangely enough, these ideas were always vetoed and I usually ended up attempting to abstain from eating chocolate, sweets or biscuits (only to then gorge myself on them at Easter!). 40 days is a long time, especially when you’re a child, but I do still remember the challenge feeling easier as it progressed. It was always the first few days that were hardest and I definitely learnt lessons from the experience.

To be honest, I’d forgotten all about this tradition until recently and it’s not something I’ve ever done with my kids, so when I ventured the idea of giving up something for 40 days you can imagine it was met with a distinct lack of enthusiasm. ‘But what would we give up?’ I was asked. Well, the obvious one that sprang to mind was mobile phones but that would be like asking two teens to give up oxygen or water.

It’s just not going to happen. Likewise, social media – it’s such an essential part of daily life nowadays, used for regular communication, so the implications of being offline for such a long

period of time would be too much to consider!

Chocolate, fast food, or online shopping were all options … but then I started to think about not giving something up, but committing to something instead. What if the focus was on doing, rather than doing without?

I’ve noticed that in this fast-paced, electronically charged world, young people’s attention span is becoming alarmingly short. Even if we’re watching a film together, they’ve got one eye on their phones as they mindlessly scroll.

Kids (and many adults too), live in a constantly distracted state as devices demand attention.

On social media, pictures and videos have a very short window in which to pique their interest before they scroll on by. Even those that they do like get a quick double tap before they move swiftly on to the next one.

Information or entertainment comes in short 3 second bursts. Rarely do they read to the end of a long post or watch a video in full.

So, rather than giving up something, the challenge would be to fully focus time and effort on something instead, such as reading a book or a daily newspaper (an actual paper one – not online!), writing a poem or diary each day, drawing a picture or doing some mindful colouring. In short, having some time away from distractions to be fully immersed in something that doesn’t require charging!

Do you think you could do it? Could your kids do it? It certainly won’t be easy, but this Lent I’m going to give up on giving up, and fully commit to doing something for 40 days instead.

Now, to persuade the kids to join me in this challenge…! Hmm.

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Can you work out who I should deliver each Valentine’s Day card to?

= CLAIRE = LOGAN

A O N AGL

= MEGAN = JACOB

B AHIOPS C ABCOJ

= OLIVER

= SOPHIA

What did one piece of toast say to the other?

You’re my butter half!

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How did the squirrel get his Valentine’s attention?

He acted like a nut.

What did the man with the broken leg tell his Valentine?

I have a crutch on you.

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Ystävänpäivä is the Finnish name for Valentine’s Day. It means ‘Day of the friends’. On this day in Finland, you give cards and small gifts to your friends.

Valentine’s Wordfit ARROW CARD CHOCOLATE CUPID DANCE DATE FEBRUARY FEELINGS FLOWERS FRIENDSHIP HEART HUG KISS LOVE ROMANCE VALENTINE

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School Information Ambergate Primary School Anthony Gell School Belper Long Row Primary Belper School Breadsall CofE VE Primary School Codnor Community Primary School C of E Controlled Denby Free C of E Primary Ecclesbourne School Fritchley CE (Aided) Primary Heage Primary School Heanor Gate Science College Herbert Strutt Primary Holbrook C of E Primary Horsley C of E Primary Horsley Woodhouse Primary John Flamsteed Community School Kilburn Infant & Nursery School Kilburn Junior Langley Mill (CE) Controlled Infant School & Nursery Little Eaton Primary Mapperley CofE Primary School

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01332 557032 01332 831328 St Benedict 01773 822278 01773 742537 St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary St John’s CE Primary, Belper 01773 822995 01332 880416 Stanley Common Primary School 0115 9322437 01773 742717 01332 840645 Street Lane Primary 01773 602106 01773 852216 Swanwick Hall School 01773 550304 01773 852188 Turnditch CE VA Primary 01332 840395 01773 716396 William Gilbert Primary 01773 822771 01332 880277 01332 880782 01332 880403 01332 880260 All dates taken from www.derbyshire.gov.uk 01332 880449 Term 3: Monday 8 January 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024 01332 880540 Term 4: Monday 26 February 2024 to Thursday 28 March 2024

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Community Diary February/March 2024 February: 3rd: Bon Giovi (Bon Jovi tribute) at St Peter’s Church, Belper DE56 1TD. Doors 6.30pm, performance 7.45pm. Bar available. Tickets £20 (£13 u18) via eventbrite.co.uk.

6th: Arts Society Derby lecture: “Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: The Golden Age of Mexican Painting” by Chloe Sayer. 7.15pm (doors 6.30pm) at Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. Free parking; 1st visit free. Info: www.theartssocietyderby.com.

10th: The Sitwell Singers: Come and Sing Haydn’s ‘Theresienmesse’ at St Peter’s Church, Belper DE56 1EZ. 10am – 5pm (informal performance at 4pm).

Musical director Dexter Drown, accompanied by Tom Corfield. Tickets £20 (optional lunch £5). Booking essential: sitwellsingers.org.uk/tickets or 07548 381543. 4pm performance free to watch.

10th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Robert Davies. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £10 admission.

Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 11th: The Dan Collective: An evening of the music of Steely Dan’s fusion of jazz, rock and soul. 8pm (doors 7.30pm) at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Tickets £15 via skiddle.com. BYO drinks.

16th – 18th: Rotary exhibition of children’s art, with café refreshments. No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 20th – 24th: Belper Musical Theatre presents ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ at Belper Community Theatre, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way, DE56 0DA. Tue – Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1.30 & 6.30pm. Tickets www.belpermusicaltheatre.co.uk. Info: Jan 01773 856190.

20th: Derby & District National Trust Members’ Group meeting, 7.30pm at The Grange Banqueting Suite (Freemasons Hall), 457 Burton Rd, Littleover DE23 6XX. “Annoying Ancestors” by Gay Evans - anecdotal tale on what to be aware of when researching family history. Group members £2.50 / visitors £5.00. All welcome. Info: membership.ddntmg@gmail.com.

21st: Ancient Way Buddhist Talk at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. A Tibetan Buddhist wisdom talk of the Sakya Order by Thupten Rabgay. 7pm (doors 6.30pm). No admission charge, all welcome.

March: 5th: Arts Society Derby lecture: Gavin Plumley talks on the subject “Bruegel: The Seasons and The World”. 7.15pm (doors 6.30pm) at Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. Free parking; 1st visit free. Info: www.theartssocietyderby.com.

9th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: John Cooper. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £10 admission. Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 19th: Derby & District National Trust Members’ Group meeting, 7.30pm, at The Grange Banqueting Suite (Freemasons Hall), 457 Burton Rd, Littleover DE23 6XX. Brief AGM followed by updates from our local properties. Group members £2.50 / visitors £5.00. All welcome. Info: membership.ddntmg@gmail.com.

20th: Ancient Way Buddhist Talk at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. A Tibetan Buddhist wisdom talk of the Sakya Order by Thupten Rabgay. 7pm (doors 6.30pm). No admission charge, all welcome.

24th: Willow Workshop, 10am – 4pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Booking essential. For cost, info & booking contact Emma: enquiries@ emmaparkins.co.uk or www.emma-parkins.co.uk Please check events with the venue/organiser as the publisher accepts no responsibility if events are changed/cancelled following publication. If you have a one-off event or special excursion for April/May 2024 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk.

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Community

Local History

Tragedy at Hartshay Colliery Ernest Williams and Gladys May Hopkinson Today there are few traces of the coal mines around Belper which were worked over the last couple of centuries. It is not easy to find out where the collieries were and how they operated but there are some records of the men who worked them.

Hartshay Colliery was situated in an area heavily mined in the nineteenth century to the north east of Heage, bounded by Chesterfield Road and Ripley Road. Owned by the Butterley Company, it offered employment to many local men. Coal was mined and transported on a network of tram lines down to the Cromford Canal at the strangely-named Starvehimvalley.

Looking through the newspaper archives I was surprised to learn that between 1869 and 1930 there were at least fifteen deaths and as many serious injuries at Hartshay. Miners worked in the dark and conditions were often wet and cramped. Causes of deaths were roof falls, lifts breaking or props collapsing and some accidents were due to falls of coal or involved underground rail lines and trucks.

In Belper Cemetery I found the graves of two men killed at Hartshay, and I suspect there may be more.

Fatalities were not uncommon and this made me think that health and safety was not seen as particularly important. It was not until legislation in 1911 when mines’ rescue stations were set up in an attempt to remedy the situation, with equipment and trained staff to deal with emergencies.

The story of Ernest Williams is a sad one. Born in Heage in 1899, Ernest grew up in Sawmills in a family of eight children whose parents came to Derbyshire from Birmingham. Ernest had worked as a miner since the age of about 14. He and Gladys Hopkinson married at St Peter’s Church in 1920, soon moved into a house on Spencer Road and their son Ernest was born the following year.

Tragedy struck the family in 1925 when one morning Ernest was working underground, laying sleepers for the coal trucks. The Ripley & Heanor News reported that tons of shale fell and buried him. On inspection, colliery officials declared that the props were stable and undamaged and they could not account for the accident. The coroner returned a verdict of accidental death.

Ernest’s death must have caused unimaginable distress to Gladys and I did not find any record of compensation to his widow. Among tributes paid to him, colleagues said that he was one of the best workmen, always attending to his work and doing his duty. I don’t know how Gladys survived after the death of her husband but she probably relied on her family living close by. In 1929 she re-married a widower, William Bert Needham, and the following year their son William Bertie was born. The family moved to Shardlow to open a bakery and grocery shop.

Hartshay Colliery closed in the 1930s, to the consternation of local people, but it soon re-opened and was given a new lease of life as a training centre for “Bevin Boys” who worked the coal mines during the war. The remaining coal was dug out by opencast mining in the 1970s before the construction of the A38.

Nothing now remains except a small building near the busy dual carriageway.

The inscription reads: I left home in perfect health and little thought of death so nigh but God thought fit to call me hence and with his wish I must comply

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Upbeat: Getting out and about in the New Year We’re lucky to have some of the best walks and hikes in Britain right here on our doorsteps in Derbyshire.

However, do you know how you’d explain where you were if you needed help from the emergency services on a rural country lane – or wanted to report something you’d witnessed when out in the Peaks?

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

Beverley Kennedy

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

The recipients of this issue’s bouquet are Pippa Mansel and George Jones of Belper. Pippa and George were nominated by their friend and colleague, Viv Scott, also of Belper. This is what Viv wrote: “George and Pippa run the community centre at No.28, Belper Market Place. For the last ten years the couple have worked tirelessly to develop a focus on art, music, culture and community activities. Pippa supports a weekly warm space event, loves to enable artists and makers to display and sell their work; local musicians and comedians regularly perform there. On Farmers’ Market Saturdays No.28 offers stall-holders a warm space and hot drinks together with interesting stalls for shoppers. George is usually found wearing his whites, serving drinks, while Pippa washes up, shifts furniture and brandishes the vacuum cleaner!” Viv Scott 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 in the distribution area of All Things Local Village Edition (listed on front cover). 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 e-mail your nomination to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

Viv, right, presents the Friendship Blooms bouquet to George and Pippa.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 21st February 2024.

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.

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All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All Things Local does not officially endorse any advertising/editorial material included within the publication.

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Community

Index Aerials: AMC Aerials Aerials: Satellite Aerial Services Airport Transfers: Holbrook Travel Animal Welfare: The Cat’s Protection League Architect: Pilkington Architecture

38 44 9 15 56

Bathrooms: Best One Bathrooms Bathrooms: Browns Bathrooms: Paul M Longden Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Bereavement Therapy: Annie’s Wings Talking Therapy Blinds: UK Blinds Blinds, Curtains & Shutters: Hillarys Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Products: Browns Building Work: JJN Building Work: Little Job Building Co Building Work: Midland Building & Roofing Building Work: Simon Owen Response Building Work: TDB Builders

32 36 30 50 23 57 2 36 40 30 46 38 44

Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Key Replacement: Belper Car Keys Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: 20Ten Garage Services Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Care at Home: GoodOaks Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson Carpets & Flooring: Spondon Carpets Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt Cleaning/Sanitising: Molly Maid Cleaning/Sanitising: Time For You Computer Support: PC Support Conservatory Roofs & Double Glazing: Riber

28 29 28 14 27 26 71 40 34 7 50 35 9 47

Dentures: Beautiful Dentures Dog Grooming: Studio K9

25 15

Electrical Goods Retailer: Lester & Nix Electrician: A Hallam Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: Devenport Electrical Electrician: JB Electrical & Security Systems Electrician: McPherson-Davis

13 45 55 38 57 41

Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Floraline Foot Care: Amber Feet Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels Funeral Director: Thomas Ryde & Son

10 68 23 36 65

Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garden Design: Clare Bufton Garden Heating & Furniture: Robeys Garden Living: Cabin Master Garden Services: Elements Solutions Garden Services: TMS Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO Gym (ladies only): Gymophobics

50 35 59 3 53 55 41 21

Hearing Specialist: Audiyo Hearing Hotel: Horsley Lodge Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool

1 19 13

70 70

Hotel: The Kedleston Country House Hotel: Morley Hayes

17 17

Joinery: L Tansley

30

Kitchens: Dream Doors Kitchens: Holtams Kitchens: Paul M Longden

55 43 30

Landscaping: Langley Log Supplies: Robeys

48 45

Medical Grants: The Friends of Babington Hospital Charity

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Painting & Decorating: John the Painter 46 Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner 9 Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance 57 PC Support: Rosemills Technology Solutions 9 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 24 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 55 Pet & Equine Laundry Service: Derbyshire Pet & Equine 15 Plastering: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 44 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 41 Plastering: S Beresford 30 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 38 Plumbing & Heating: CB 30 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA 49 Plumbing & Heating: MDA 44 Plumbing & Heating: Woodward 46 Properties Wanted for Cash: Ethical Property Partners 51 Property Maintenance: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 44 Property Maintenance: Simon Owen Response 38 Property Services: Steve the Handyman 44 Railway Travel: The Derwent Valley Line Restaurant: Horsley Lodge Restaurant: The Kedleston Country House Restaurant, Function Room: Morley Hayes Roofing: Midland Building & Roofing Roofing: Thompsons Roofing

16 19 17 17 46 52

Security: Prestige Shiatsu: Shiatsu Healing Space Solar Panels: Andy Hill Solicitors: Ellis Fermor & Negus Solicitors: Shacklocks Solicitors: Smith Partnership

41 23 55 4 8 11

Taxi: Holbrook Travel Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree & Garden Services: Pennine Tyres: Best Grip Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

9 45 44 6 72

Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Ashfen Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Clearview Glass Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Smartglaze Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows Windows, Doors, Glass Replacements: JG Glazing Woodburning Stoves: Robeys

58 33 39 42 57 59

Yoga: Tabitha Yoga

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