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I hope you’re all well and ready for the summer. We love our weekends away in Derbyshire in the caravan but since I last wrote, we’ve been down to London for a couple of nights to celebrate a couple of friends’ birthdays. We got the train down on a Saturday and with only one stop at Leicester; we were at St Pancras within 90 minutes. We’d booked a ‘SuperRoom’ at The Travelodge on Drury Lane, Covent Garden. From the outside, the building is quite an ugly-looking 1970s construction but I have to say, once through the doors we were pleasantly surprised. Our new ‘SuperRoom’ (only launched last year) was perfect for us. It was nice to stay in a hotel room with plenty of sockets, USB points (not that I needed any) a coffee machine and a powerful hairdryer next to a full-length mirror. The room, including the bathroom, was well-lit, spotless and there was a good, powerful shower. We didn’t have breakfast in the hotel but at £8.95 for an ‘Unlimited Full Breakfast’, we may well do in the future. We didn’t go to see a show but if anyone is going to see ‘School of Rock’, the New London Theatre is just a few paces down Drury Lane and Shaftesbury Avenue is just around the corner for many of London’s other top shows. We had an interesting Turkish-style meal on the Sunday night at a restaurant on Drury Lane called ‘Sarastro’ – I’ve never eaten anywhere quite like it! We were treated to a live classical music performance and two fantastic opera singers also entertained us whilst we dined. It was a wonderful night and the décor of the restaurant made us feel like we’d been to a show. We’d definitely go again; to the hotel and to the restaurant. Whilst I’m on the subject of restaurants, many thanks to The Loft on King Street in Belper for providing a 2 course lunch for 2 people as this edition’s crossword prize. The Loft, which opened in November 2016, is an intimate restaurant with a stylish rural feel and is owned by Belper-born Head Chef Craig Tyrrell.

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Contents Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course lunch for 2 People at The Loft in Belper 6 Children’s Puzzles 58 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 65 Champagne Sudoku 68 Business & Professional Lifestyle Food, Drink, Entertainment Health, Beauty, Fitness Motors Home & Garden Children & Education Community

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Legal Matters Business & Professional Shacklocks Solicitors

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In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey (pictured) invites us to think about making a decision thatMcShane, will benefit In this edition, Clare Partner future generations.

Work-related Illness or Injuries

Many people areHealth attracted by the idea of According to the & Safety Executive’s doing & something to help otherspublished less Health Safety at Work statistics for fortunate1.3 than themselves aftersuffering they pass 2016/17, million people were from away, particularly if their are work-related illnesses, therefamily were 609,000 injuries adequately provided for or if they no which occurred in the workplace and have 31.2 million close family. Whilst like the idea working days were lostsome due tostill work-related illness of supporting major national charities, there and workplace injuries. are many who prefer to benefit more local causes or causes close to their heart, possibly If you are absent from work as a result of a where they have had a personal involvement work-related illness or injury, you may be entitled or received support during their lifetime. to company sick pay if your contract of employment provides for itthat or ifour your employer has a custom Something team will discuss with and practice of paying company sick pay, and if you’re clients in this situation is the idea of setting off 4 days or more, youwhich may becan entitled to upwork their for own charitable trust Statutory Pay for asupport period offorupcharitable to 28 weeks. continueSick to provide causes of their choosing long after they have In the event of an accidentyour at work, may be passed away. Creating own you charity entitled to compensation forcan yourprovide injury and for means that your trustees any lost earnings and other financial support to those who need help losses most.you may suffer will bein There can as bea aresult. great Many senseemployees of satisfaction concerned about pursuing a claim whilst knowing that your trustees will carry still out employed by the same however the law your wishes after youemployer, have gone and that provides protection employees in this your name will be for associated with suchsituation good and if you areafter treated you are dismissed deeds even youunfairly are noorlonger around. as a result of pursuing a personal injury claim you may have a claimwe forhave constructive At Shacklocks set up adismissal numberorofunfair dismissal. charitable trusts over the 150 years or so we have been in business and we still look after Ifthose your trusts accident leavesOne you of with within today. thea disability charitable the meaning of the Equality Act 2010,was being a trusts we look after, for example, condition which lasted or is likely to for established by ahas will in the 1940’s tolast provide accommodation for elderly residents.

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A Charitable Trust can be set up either If an employer fails to consider reasonable during your lifetime with savings and adjustments or refuses reasonable adjustments, investments built up already, or alternatively you may have a claim for Disability Discrimination. through a specially prepared Will that will The range of compensation likely to be awarded only take effect following your death and for Injury to Feelings in a successful discrimination will therefore not deprive you of capital or claim hasduring recently been reviewed and successful income your lifetime. Claimants can now expect to be awarded anything between and £42,900. Our team£900 at Shacklocks have a particular speciality in preparing arrangements of this Shacklocks are Solicitors and kind and alsoLLP of acting as professional Investment Advisors withtooffices in Belper, trustees to enable wishes be fulfilled and Ripley, Allestree Mansfield. If you have instructions to be and followed. been involved in an accident at work, are from a work-related or Ifsuffering you are thinking of supportingillness, charities you have a disability and have a question through your Will or during your lifetime about reasonable adjustments, with a lump sum, why not talk tocontact us about Clare McShane at you the different waysonin01773 which822333 we can or help clarem@shacklocks.co.uk to find out benefit those good causes, and how to make how Shacklocks may bethat ableenable to helpayou. the most of the tax rules charitable cause to benefit. Call us at Shacklocks to talk about how we can help you to help your favourite local causes. Telephone Shacklocks on 0845 602 2344 or email me at Clare McShane marionv@shacklocks.co.uk.

Business & Professional

Money Matters: An English Man’s Home is His Castle – Really? I often meet clients with many types of investments including pensions, ISAs and deposit accounts. On top of these are the clients who chose property as their favoured fare. I regularly get told “you can’t go wrong with property”. As an alternative way of investing a person’s wealth (to an extent) they may be right. Average house prices have seen a rise of nearly 32% over the last 5 years nationally*. Compared to cash over the same time, this looks incredibly attractive. Often, I have seen clients with several buy-to-let properties in their investment portfolio. With two bites of the cherry potentially available – rental income and the growth in property price – it could seem very attractive. It is also fairly easy to understand how property works within the market. It is something we can touch and see. People readily identify with it, unlike other less tangible investments such as stocks and shares. Landlords often tell me there is little investment risk associated with property. After all, as an Englishman, our home is our castle – apparently. (Unlike many people in other parts of the world where home ownership is much less popular). But there are some drawbacks with buy-to-lets, as there are with most investments. It’s understanding them. Property is not very liquid. If you wish to take some money from out of the property then you either need to establish a secured loan (or mortgage) or sell the property completely in order to raise any cash from it. So you find a buyer and you then have legal expenses

to find plus, if the property is not deemed your main residence, then there is potential Capital Gains Tax to pay on disposal. And the rent? Assuming the tenants always pay, then the rental income is also taxable as earned income. Other tax-deductible expenses such as off-setting the cost of interest on a loan (if used to buy the property) against the rent is being reduced too. The government is making it increasingly difficult for private landlords. The tax-traps don’t stop there. A portfolio of properties is assessed as part of an Estate and could be subject to inheritance tax too. On top of this are the increasing duties of care that a landlord must exercise in maintaining the property in a safe way for tenants as well as other tenant’s rights. Add the cost of maintenance to the property, tenant wear and tear, and this could then mean those piles of bricks and mortar provide more risks and taxation than some other investments. As with all investments, expert advice ought to be sought first. (*Source: ONS UK HPI Summary October 2017 – Land Registry sale price paid data for the UK)

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Hobbies Hallelujah!

Why joining a choir is something to celebrate… It’s my first session with my local community choir but we’ve spent the past twenty minutes doing physical exercises, learning breathing techniques and attempting tongue twisters. I’m wondering when I will actually get the chance to sing? As if he could read my mind, Graham - the Choir Director - launches into an explanation of why it’s so important to spend time warming up both our bodies and our voices. At the end of a two-hour session, during which we tackle songs ranging from “All That Jazz” from the musical Chicago to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, my new choir buddies and I are all excited and elated. We are already discussing the possibility of taking part in a local festival. Back at home, reflecting on my first ever choral session, it occurred to me that there’s a lot more to joining a choir than just enjoying a good sing-along, and this view is backed up by a number of high profile experts in the world of the arts, education and medical science. Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London has extensively studied the developmental and medical aspects of singing. He claims that the health benefits are both physical and psychological. “Singing has physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting.” He believes that singing is also important for mental health: “reducing stress levels through the action of the endocrine system, which is linked to our sense of emotional well-being.” He also believes that there are psychological benefits from the increased sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour that comes from choral singing. Choirs come in all shapes and sizes so it’s important to find one that suits you:

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Classical concert choirs or choral societies Large choirs that stage several concerts throughout the year, sometimes with an orchestra. They may perform concert works such as Mozart’s Requiem or Handel’s Messiah. Church choirs Depending on the type of worship practised by the congregation, you could find yourself singing traditional sacred music, gospel songs or modern hymns that sound more like pop hits. Community choirs and other singing groups You can find choirs that sing rock and pop, songs from the shows, folk songs or even beatbox and rap. Generally speaking, any group that describes itself as a ‘community choir’ is less likely to require you to audition or read music. When looking for a choir to join you can look in our Little Black Book section in the back of the magazine, do some research on the internet (try www.choirs.org.uk) or ask around locally. The Community Diary section may also tell you about forthcoming concerts from local choirs. Most choirs are happy to welcome new members so get in touch with the Choir Director to ask about the standard expected of new members. Do you need to audition? Is reading music a requirement? How much does it cost to join and what is the commitment? Being in a choir provides an opportunity to sing songs you love with like-minded people, and to share your love of music with others through performance. If that doesn’t persuade you to join, then the health and wellbeing aspects of choral singing certainly should. By Kate McLelland

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought... Meldrew Moments ‘I don’t believe it!’ Anyone who remembers the famed sitcom from the 1990’s, ‘One Foot in the Grave’ will know the sentiment behind this short but emphatic statement. Victor Meldrew was the character who made this one line infamous. We all have them – Meldrew moments – when something so utterly infuriating occurs in our everyday life that we just cannot contain our verbal venom any longer. The amusing juxtaposition to onlookers is that the case in point, usually, is something totally trivial … but not to the Meldrew-ite! I bought a packet of crisps the other day; I enjoyed them, I went to discard the packet and noticed it kindly stated it had contained 37.5 grams of crisps. It also stated next to it that one portion equated to 25 grams of the aforementioned crisps. So why in

the name of sanity has the manufacturer put 1.5 portions in a single bag? Is this in case I am thinking of sharing it with a not very hungry friend? Am I to eat precisely two thirds of the bag and then save a half portion for another day? Should I buy 2 bags and then at least have 3 whole portions to split up?! Medication, it seems, has followed the crunchy carbohydrates into obscurity. I collected my prescription which states I have to take 2 tablets of the specified medication per day. They come in packs of 5. The last time I checked 5 was not divisible by 2 in whole numbers! My blood pressure is rising as I write … I probably should stop eating so many crisps … and keep taking the medication. I don’t believe it!

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The Better Life Ever Green Sometimes it’s easy for me to forget that I grew up in a city. The only planting I did back then was with hyacinth bulbs at school, apart from the time I knocked over Mum’s cactus and repotted it upside down – it didn’t thrive. For reformed townies like us, the Better Life remains a work-in-progress. Much like our garden, there’s always something to be done. Each month brings its own pleasures and responsibilities, keeping us connected to the seasons and the cycle of the year. Now that I have a firm grasp of crop rotation – albeit on a small scale due to the size of our garden – it’s mainly a case of following instructions. It’s a lot like learning the piano though: you have to keep at it and the early starts can sometimes upset the neighbours. Some things take care of themselves. The interlinked water butts, for example, gravity fed from no.1 (aka John Lennon) high up on a wall, have so far kept us fully supplied all the way down to no.4 (aka Ringo) by the front gate. Other initiatives just take a little forethought. Each time we walk our neighbours’ dogs down to the woods we bring back a couple of walking sticks to dry out in the wood store. Creating compost seems to me the epitome of a greener existence – taking unwanted waste, using a minimum of know-how and a little forking, applying some patience and finally ending up with good quality, nutrient-rich material for the soil. Anne is really the one with green fingers, while I’m more of an enthusiast. I was, after all, the one who filled the world’s smallest conservatory with 16 sweet pepper plants, each of which reached a height of over 2ft 6ins (I measured them). Even our friends grew tired of filled peppers that year. Growing some of your own veg, whatever your level of confidence or ability, is surely one of life’s great joys. You can get from plot to plate with no food miles, no additives and no packaging. It’s really not difficult to have a go. Spuds can be grown in a hessian bag filled with soil, beans can be sprouted on a windowsill and all herbs like marjoram or peppermint need is boundaries. A more dynamic and diverse habitat encourages wildlife, especially pollinators such as butterflies, bees and wasps (yep, they have a part to play too). Again, lack of space is no excuse. We created a mini meadow that covered less than five square feet. The first year we bought seed impregnated paper and now we use yellow rattle to keep the grass down so that the wild flowers can flourish.

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Beyond the garden, we foraged seasonal wild garlic, apples, chickweed, nettle leaves, dandelion leaves and the ever-popular blackberries (where the freezer comes in handy). Moving forward I’ve signed us up for a coastal foraging day. I happen to know that there are tasty sea vegetables out there somewhere, as well as plenty of seaweed. It’s another opportunity to go green further afield. Anyway, that’s it for a while. I hope our little adventures have entertained you and hopefully inspired you to seek out your Better Life. Must dash, as Anne wants to teach me how to knit! By Derek Thompson

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The Mariposa Trust

National Recognition of Baby Loss On Saturday the 16th June 2018 at 3.30pm, Derby Cathedral will hold the sixth in a set of national remembrance services for people who have experienced baby loss, whether during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy. Nearly 20 services will be held around the UK, allowing bereaved parents, families and friends to join together in acknowledging and remembering babies that have gone too soon.

isolated and unable to process the overwhelming grief and trauma that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal and early years loss brings. The services allow people to stand with others who have experienced the similar trauma of baby loss, and collectively acknowledge and remember each life lost. The services are open to people of faith or no faith, whether they have lost recently or decades ago, and welcome not only parents but also extended family and friends. They are uplifting and moving events filled with music, poems, acts of remembrance and more.

The services are organised by The Mariposa Trust, which provides support that reaches over 50,000 people each week. The charity was founded by Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates, who sadly suffered the loss of 5 babies. They saw that there was an extreme lack of support available to parents like them, and so decided to start the ‘Saying Goodbye’ services. Now, 5 years on, the charity holds Cathedral services in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France and the US, and is looking to expand these further in 2018 and beyond.

One of the many attendees said: “The Saying Goodbye service gave me the time and space to formally recognise all of my babies and the experience of being with people who just knew how it felt was a real strength. The loss of a baby by miscarriage is never formally recognised by ceremony - no funeral service is held, no date is noted, no names are recorded. As I stood with other parents and proudly rang the bell for my 14 babies, I felt unbearable sadness but also a great privilege in being able to properly celebrate their existence. For the first time ever I felt my tears of grief, loss and love were allowed, shared and understood.”

Sadly, baby loss affects around 1 in 4 pregnancies each year in the UK, with nearly 700 babies lost each day. When parents go through the devastating loss of a baby they often feel

More information on the charity can be found at www.mariposatrust.org, www.sayinggoodbye.org, via social media, or by emailing office@sayinggoodbye.org.

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Travel Milan Cathedral Listed among the largest churches in the world, the Duomo rises on a magnificent square at the heart of Lombardy’s capital. It is dedicated to St Mary of the Nativity, an iconic landmark which took almost 600 years to complete. The last gate was inaugurated in 1965. Work began in the late 14th century by the church of St Maria Maggiore. Foundations were laid for three naves, soon increased to five as both the local bishop and duke aimed to raise the city to new heights. A canal network was designed to transport material. Gothic architecture would rival the great cathedrals in northern Europe but flexibility and innovations were welcome. Marble was used, foreign architects, artists and craftsmen joined the Italian team, and on this ancient pagan site building progressed, unusually, from back to front. It started with the apse while the façade of St Maria Maggiore remained in use until 1682. The new one was only completed in the 1800s by order of Napoleon. Elegant buildings line the vast panoramic square but all lead the eye to the Duomo, stretching 92 x 158 metres. Inside are 98 gargoyles, 135 spires and over 3,400 statues which found their niche around the cathedral. The pink-hued marble of Candoglia cleverly hides the brickwork, playing all day long with light and shade to take your breath away. The main bronze door greets visitors with stunning bas-reliefs, while the 18th century sundial is still used to set the clocks around town. Large enough for 40,000 people, the interior is striking, with five broad naves supported by 40 columns. At 45 metres, the central aisle is the highest in a finished Gothic church and is decorated with impressive stained glass windows. Up above the apse, a small red light marks the holy place where a nail from the cross is kept. On the Feast of the Holy Cross in mid-September, the archbishop of Milan is slowly hoisted up in an angel-decorated basket to bring the relic down for display on the altar.

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Statues, frescoes, sarcophagi, pulpits and the largest organ in Italy – there is much to see inside the cathedral, but most famous is the 16th century statue of St Bartholomew Flayed, a sad disturbing figure by Marco d’Agrate. More enticing are the three superb altars by Pellegrino Tibaldi, who was appointed by archbishop Borromeo to lighten up the old Gothic style with the flourishing Italian Renaissance. The treasury is housed in the Duomo Museum, a separate building next to the Palazzo Reale, where displays include some 200 items, tapestries, paintings, terracotta models, statues and more. Visitors could easily spend an hour or more in the cathedral but most exciting of all is the rooftop walk. Beyond the first terrace accessed by a lift are narrow passageways and slippery steps up to the wide open space of a safe but steeply-slanted roof. Up there, above pinnacles, flying buttresses and statues, the golden Madonna rises on the very top to bless the city at her feet. Views are superb and in clear weather the Alps are visible. It’s the perfect place to reflect on this unique building and the work of so many architects and artists over the centuries. Mark Twain described it as ‘so grand, so solemn, so vast’ and across the square, on the equestrian statue flanked by lions, Victor Emmanuel II, first king of the newly united Italy, certainly seems to approve. By Solange Hando

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And Another Thing... Tom Goes On a Date

Last Wednesday morning chez Hughes witnessed that most unusual of events – both Sarah (My Dearly Beloved) and I had the day off. Anticipating fierce negotiations regarding the use of our precious spare time, I decided to revert to my default position – that of immediately giving in. That way, the dreaded schlep to the retail park and the subsequent feigning of interest in soft furnishings would be over much more quickly. But Sarah had a surprise up her sleeve. “Tom, you don’t really want to go to the Outlet Village today, do you?” Spotting an escape route, I decided to bide my time and not break for cover too early. “I don’t mind darling…what did you have in mind?” “Well, I’ve been reading a book all about relationships – don’t look at me like that – and I’ve decided that today we should do something that we haven’t done in ages and please wipe that smirk off your face. So…why don’t we.... go the cinema? You know, like a proper date?” I began to cheer up at the thought of an afternoon immersed inside a suspenseful twisty plot, but then it hit me – what awful saccharine-soaked weepy would I be forced to endure? “Yes but which one darling? We’re spoilt for choice.” My worst fears were confirmed as she reeled off the title of the latest box office tear-jerker however it was still preferable to an afternoon’s shopping. I queued in the vast foyer of the multiplex for some cola and popcorn. Eventually the youth behind the counter advised me (for an extra thirty pence) to go large. After I acquiesced he presented me with a vast carton of pop which looked like it had been donated from the set of The Borrowers. I popped my head to one side of the enormous plastic cup and said to the bored looking young man, “You sure this is the biggest one?” As the confused assistant gave me a stare as blank as a starting pistol Sarah, suitably armed with comestibles, dragged me towards screen 8. Blissfully the auditorium was almost empty, meaning we could enjoy the film without the dreaded witterings of garrulous cinema goers. After an infomercial from some American about turning off one’s phone, the lights dimmed and the BBFC notice appeared. Then – my worst nightmare – a shaft of light as the screen doors opened to reveal two scruffy-looking couples, laden with nachos, hot dogs and all other matter of junk. I groaned as they fell up the stairs and plonked themselves noisily behind our seats.

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“The greasy smell I can just about cope with, I just pray they will keep quiet,” I said. “Those hot dogs don’t smell too bad.” “I wasn’t talking about the food.” The film began, as did the sniggers, the loud whispering and the crunching. The cacophony now unbearable, I decide to meet this egregious flouting of the rules head on. I did what any other polite Englishman would do: I tutted very loudly. “Tom, shush I can’t enjoy the film.” “Well I can’t make head nor tail with that lot jabbering on.” There was only one thing for it – time to deploy the icy stare. Useless. The inane blather continued unabated. I couldn’t cope any longer. Our date was turning into a disaster. Suddenly I stood up and announced in a loud voice, “Sorry Sarah, but I can’t do this anymore.” With a glare at our noisy neighbours, who immediately began nudging each other, I flounced down the aisle and flopped into a seat at the front. As the credits rolled at the end of the silly sugary movie, I wiped something from my eye and rejoined my wife who, resisting my attempts to link arms, strode off towards the exit. It was only when sat back in the car that the full extent of spousal wrath was unleashed. “Well that wasn’t embarrassing at all, was it?” “Listen dear, you shouldn’t care what people think. Anyway, it’s not like we knew anyone.” “Oh really? Well look at this on my Facebook: ‘Hi Sarah, hope you enjoyed the film! By the way, how are things at home?’” From the look on my Dearly Beloved’s Face the answer was clear – icy! By Tom Hughes Follow Tom @groomsdaybook

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Word on Wine At Kilburn Wine Circle, we try to get speakers with interesting wines each month. Recently, we had a speaker with a fascinating background and some exceptional wines. Our speaker was Preet Sahota from Edgmond Wines. Preet worked in his parents’ corner shop in the village of Edgmond, near Telford, in Shropshire during his teens. He noticed that his father was buying wines from the wholesaler – these were whatever was on offer and appeared to hang around the shelves for a while. Curiosity finally led him to look at the wines and wonder what else was out there. After a lot of research and after he graduated from university, his parents finally allowed him to venture into the wine trade and expand the wines in the shop. This resulted in Preet establishing his own company, looking for the wines we don’t see on supermarket shelves. One of the wines that Preet presented was ‘Patatsblanc’ 2016 from South Africa. The winemaker is Reenen Borman from Boschkloof Wines in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, just to the east of Cape Town. Reenen is now only 29, and is already producing great red and white wines. The region was planted as long ago as 1679, and has its own Oenological and Viticultural Research Institute. It is well known for Bordeaux style red wines however, over the last few years, these have been replaced by white wine production. The region produces 14% of South Africa’s wines. South Africa is ranked 17th in the world for the area of land growing vines, with only 1.7% of the world’s wine growing regions. It is, however, in the top 10 of wine producing countries with just under 264 million gallons of wine produced annually (2006). ‘Patatsblanc’ is a blend of Colombard and Chenin Blanc from 2 vineyards which are sited on Karoo slate soil, which gives the wine a texture and minerality. The whole bunch of grapes is pressed to gain the most flavour, and is fermented and aged in oak barrels for 10 months. It is then racked and blended before bottling. This process has resulted in the creation of a sophisticated, old-world style wine which has been described as being ‘Chablis-esque’ in style. Technical Details: Grapes: 88% Colombard and 12% Chenin Blanc Appearance: Clean – pale gold in colour Nose / Aroma: Dusty aromas in the glass with rich tones of sweet lemons and herbs. Taste: Exotic and rich flavours of yellow grapefruit, nectarines and white peaches with a white pepper minerality and light acid finish. Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%.

Food match: Serve chilled (8 > 10ºC) with seafood and cheese dishes. Available from: Edgmond Wines, 27 High Street, Edgmond, Shropshire TF10 8JW. Tel: 07973 257462; wine@edgmondwines.co.uk. Price: £19.95 per bottle. For more information on the wine, contact Preet using the details above and visit www.boschkloofwines.com to see the winery. 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 visit our Facebook page for details. Alternatively, please contact me on 01159 303712 for more details of our meeting and the variety of wines we will be tasting.

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Louise Brown Hair Studio Louise Brown Hair Studio on Nottingham Road, Ripley, had its second anniversary in May and has had a fresh, vibrant new look to celebrate. The stylish new interior has a modern, welcoming feel, inviting clients to relax and enjoy being pampered as Louise and the team work their haircare magic. But the anniversary and the new look aren’t the only things that the team are celebrating – Ellie, who has been training in-house at the studio for the past 18 months, is now newly qualified! Along with Louise and Tia, Ellie can now offer a full range of services to clients including colours, cuts, and her particular area of specialism, put ups, including prom and wedding hair. She’s an expert at creating glamourous yet wearable styles, suitable for all occasions. “Ellie’s an asset to the team,” says Louise. “She’s worked with us for 18 months and we’re like a little family! We’re thrilled that she’s passed her assessments and is now a qualified and fully-fledged member of the team. The in-house training has been great as she’s learnt about every aspect of hairdressing, including customer care and the way we like to look after people in the studio. She’s already very popular with clients!”

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Alex Robinson Back in January, I ran a series of boot camps over four weekends, aimed at kick-starting fitness for the New Year and encouraging people to try something new. People with all levels of fitness and abilities came along to join in. Everyone who took part put in full commitment and gained a lot from the sessions.

how important this is for general well-being. We all are so busy with everyday life that I decided to make this a part of the boot camp, to try and encourage people to practice mindfulness and enjoy the benefits for body and mind. In a relaxed environment, and also after 3 hours of intense training, people are more inclined to allow themselves to relax fully, meaning they’re more open to this practice.

On the back of the success of these, I am now running one-day ‘body-shock’ boot camps which can be used as a fitness boost or as an individual challenge to keep your fitness on track. These Sunday morning sessions incorporate different forms of training from boxing, to HIIT, to Tabata, to fitness yoga. Each session will take a different format so you won’t know until the day exactly what forms of exercise you will be doing or how long each section will be. They’re designed to be different, to be challenging, and to keep you interested and motivated. No one wants to be doing the same workouts all the time! The four-hour sessions consist of three hours of exercise followed by an hour of mindfulness. I have come to realise

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“In the case of an emergency, secure your own mask before helping others.” As the holiday season approaches, anyone lucky enough to be flying to sunnier climes will hear the words “Secure your own mask before helping others”. It’s a tricky sentence to hear when travelling with loved ones who we are used to looking out for. It just feels selfish. Could you really put your own mask on before your child’s? But think about it, if you can’t breathe, how are you going to support the people who rely on you? Most of us have multiple roles in our lives, and are responsible for others. It’s too easy to focus on the needs of others and to forget about what keeps us happy and healthy. Self-care means that you are doing things that have a positive effect on you. Next time you are rushing to support someone else, think about what you have done recently to help yourself. Take some time to reflect on yourself and your likes. Ask what do you enjoy doing and what makes you happy? Big question!

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The Salon With summer fast approaching you may well have a wedding in the diary – whether you’re going as a guest or it’s your very own special day! Having recently married in February this year, Claire Pickering, owner of The Salon in Ripley, knows all about how important it is to feel your best on your wedding day. “At this time of year we get very busy with wedding hair, so it’s important to book in advance. We offer a full ‘at home’ or ‘at venue’ service – it’s one less thing to worry about and you can relax in your dressing gown and enjoy a glass of fizz while we create the perfect style for you! We also offer pre-wedding trials so that we, and you, know exactly what you want for your big day and our friendly stylists are yours for as long as you need them on the morning of your wedding – we’re there to help!” Guests can also prepare for the big day with a blow dry, curls or ‘up do’ in The Salon. Of course, special styles and occasion hair are not reserved for weddings; The Salon caters for all kinds of occasions when clients want to look their best, including proms, parties, and special nights out. As you prepare for summer your thoughts may also turn to colours, with sun-kissed looks being very popular at this time of year. “We use the latest balayage techniques, using

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Derbyshire Walking: Riddings – Butterley – Swanwick Walk Type: Generally easy walking with one steep hill. Distance: 3¾ miles (6 km) Time: Allow 2½ hours Waymarking: Routeway 18 OS Map: Explorer 269 (1:25,000) Chesterfield & Alfreton Landranger 120 (1:50,000) Mansfield, Worksop Start: Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings This walk travels through gently rolling countryside around the parishes of Riddings and Swanwick with many reminders of 19th century industrial history, including the Midland Railway Centre at Butterley.

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7. Go over a stile to enter the Midland Railway Centre. Cross the railway through the white gates to the right of the signal box (beware of trains) and turn left to follow the path, which leads to a stile, and cut across the field towards the road. Do not go to the road but turn right to walk along the field edge with a hedge on the left. Keep to the edge of the field as the hedge is replaced by a tall brick wall. 8. Follow the path as it turns right with a hedge on the left for a short while and then travel along a grass track. At the airfield, turn left. There are good views across the valley of the Railway Centre and Western upcast shaft. In the distance there is Jessop’s Monument – a 70ft high stone tower built to commemorate the work of William Jessop Jnr who was a partner of the Butterley Company, which in the early 19th century owned most of the coal mines in the area and was a major producer of iron.

After the stile turn left, then right to skirt the edge of the Hayes Conference Centre, across three fields. 9. Follow the path past the large white house (Hilltop Mink Farm) and grounds, and then turn left to climb the stile. Then turn right to walk down the drive. After approximately 40 metres, take the stile off to the right and follow this footpath (with hedge on the left) over five fields. 10. Cross the footbridge (over the former Ripley railway) and continue straight ahead along Peak Avenue. After 200 metres the road bends round to the left. Continue straight on following a tarmac path past some garages. At the road (Greenhill Lane) cross at the pedestrian crossing and turn down West Street to lead you back to the start of the walk. 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.’

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Motoring 10 electric vehicle myths busted Confusion surrounds the running and operation of an electric car. Here, we try to clear that up.

6. There’s nowhere to charge them

1. You can’t boil the kettle while charging an electric car

Long trips require a bit more planning, but charge point locator Zap Map indicates there are almost 15,000 connectors at more than 5,000 locations in the UK, with more added all the time. Plus, rapid chargers can provide 80 percent of charge in about 30 minutes.

However, EV owners with a low-capacity home network wouldn’t have a high-capacity charger, so there’s little chance of the network being overloaded.

7. The batteries don’t last very long

A National Grid report warned that home networks might struggle to cope with high-capacity car charging.

2. EVs are more expensive than petrol and diesel cars

Generally, the base price of an EV will be slightly more expensive, but manufacturers compensate by offering a generous specification so that with the government’s £4,500 zero-emission vehicle grant taken into account, they’re a pretty good deal, plus have low running costs. What’s more, as EV technology becomes more prevalent, costs will reduce – the new Nissan Leaf starts at £1,500 less than the old one.

Batteries do have a finite life but most manufacturers offer battery leasing for a monthly fee and will replace it for free when needed. Others offer replacement warranties, with five to eight-year cover the norm.

3. They’re more likely to catch fire in a crash

8. EVs are less environmentally friendly across their life cycle

4. You can’t drive them in car washes or when it’s raining

9. Battery disposal poses a huge environmental issue

Concerns about crash safety are largely driven by a couple of high-profile Tesla Model S fires in 2013. The EV maker upgraded its underbody battery pack protection in 2014 but also noted that the odds of fires in its cars were “five times lower than those of an average gasoline car”.

Water and electricity don’t mix, so manufacturers carefully seal all of the electrified components to make sure there aren’t any problems using car washes, or driving or charging in the rain.

5. You can’t go very far

Most electric vehicles now have a range in excess of 150 miles, with 200 miles becoming the norm – and the average journey is less than nine miles.

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The energy required to build an electric car can make it less environmentally friendly to produce than a traditionally fuelled car. However, a Norwegian study quoted by the BBC estimates an EV is about 10 percent better over its life cycle, and that will continue to improve.

It does, but the EV boom has encouraged lateral thinking to improve recycling rates, with companies taking used EV batteries for use elsewhere, such as home energy storage.

10. They’re boring to drive

Modern electric cars can be genuinely fun to drive, particularly thanks to the high-torque motors, which make acceleration brisk. Tesla takes this to extremes with its Model S, which reaches 60mph in less than three seconds – comparable to the new McLaren Senna supercar, with its petrol-powered twin-turbo V8. By James Baggott

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Homes & Gardens just make a mosaic rim. Use rich colours to make a Moroccan style pot. Protect it when winter comes by placing it in a frost-free spot, unless you use the grouting adhesive used for swimming pools to make it more weather resistant. Old tyres filled with compost make ideal planters, and can be stacked to make deeper versions. Trailing flowers – such as trailing geraniums – cascading over the edges give a really striking effect.

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Creative Containers Colourful containers are a welcome sight in any garden, and pots, planters and troughs can transform a dull back yard or a gloomy terrace or patio. Plus, wacky and more unusual planters can easily be created with a little imagination and ingenuity. Plastic flower pots can be transformed by wrapping them in hessian. Available in a range of colours from classic pale brown to reds, greens and blues, it’s weather-tolerant and tough but looks great. Plastic pots are more exciting with a bit of planting around the sides, so cut holes just over an inch in diameter at regular intervals around the sides to create a planter perfect for small bedding plants. Fill with compost to the base of the lowermost holes, add plants through the holes, add more compost to the next layer of holes and continue upwards, finishing off with plenty of colour on the top. Acrylic paints are ideal to colour a boring or discoloured container. Use a single colour to match existing garden features, or the colour of your front door or window frames, or design a pattern of wild, fantastic colours for a planted-up art gallery. Mosaic tiles from your local craft or hobby store can be used to cover a container, or if time is short to

An aged wheelbarrow is great for a larger display or permanent planting. If there are no holes in the pan of the barrow, place a layer of gravel or stones in the base so that the compost does not become waterlogged. An old wellington boot makes a stylish planter. Fill the foot and ankle area with gravel or grit for drainage, add compost and plant up the top. Acrylic paints can jazz up a boring pair of wellies, but make sure the paint is dry before you start planting. Old gardening, walking or work boots have planting potential too, and because they have heavier soles and are lower to the ground they are useful in a less-sheltered place. Plant up with bright bedding, or for a long-term display use a few house-leeks or sempervivums – their fleshy rosettes of leaves in shades of green and purple look great! An old kitchen or bathroom sink can be put to good use; either remove the plug to provide drainage or fix it firmly in place with sealant to make a miniature water garden. I’ve even seen a loo cistern packed full of trailing plants including blue and white lobelia and trailing silvery foliage plants. The mass of blue, white and silver made a great waterfall of colour from an otherwise boring water closet. By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, green controls for leatherjackets, chafer grubs, ants and greenfly, plus garden plant supports, raised bed kits, Easy-Tunnels, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more.

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Short Story Paws for Comfort “Are you Ian, the bellboy?” An elegant lady in a tweed cape strode into the hotel ballroom, startling Ian, who’d been busy admiring his hair from every angle in the mirrored walls. Behind her, another lady in an anorak, wrestling a nylon men’s suit carrier in her arms, struggled to keep up. Ian nodded warily. He’d already carried one old lady’s luggage to the second floor and that seemed like quite enough work for one day. “You’ll do perfectly,” she said, and turned to her companion. “Dolly, don’t you think he has the look of a young Liberace?” “Very handsome, Val,” the lady nodded emphatically. Ian instinctively smoothed his hair. “So that’s settled,” Val said. “You’ll do it.” “Do what?” Ian was alarmed. As a rule, he tried to do as little as possible. “We’re holding a fashion show in the hall and our model has let us down.” She smiled demurely. “I assume you have catwalk experience?” “A bit.” Ian’s gran had once entered him into a beautiful baby contest, so he knew that the world of fashion was just waiting to discover him. He frowned. “I’ll have to ask my manager.” “Don’t worry yourself about that,” Val said. “I’ve already cleared it with Mr Fulsome; he’s delighted with the arrangement.” Ian was surprised to hear this because the air between him and Mr Fulsome had been frosty ever since Ian had been caught taking selfies in the honeymoon suite Jacuzzi. “What would I have to do?” Ian asked. “Imagine New York fashion week,” Val raised two manicured hands to set the scene, “and you’re the star of the show.” Ian’s eyes lit up. “Where are my manners?” she laughed. “Let me introduce our designer, Dolly Cramp.” Dolly shuffled forward and awkwardly shook Ian’s hand, while trying not to lose control of the suit carrier.

“You’re just perfect for my outfit.” She grinned as though unable to take her eyes off him. Ian had seen fashion designers in magazines but none of them looked like Dolly Cramp. He hoped the grubby anorak she was wearing wasn’t one of her designs. “The local TV station is here already,” Val added, “so you’ll get lots of exposure.” “What?” Ian suddenly felt excited. “Where?” Val pointed to the ballroom exit. “Just through those doors.” “Have I got time to let my friends know?” Ian pulled out his phone. Nothing was going to stop him announcing his big break in fashion. “Be my guest!” Val cried. “Get it out on social media, and everyone will see you on the teatime news.” In a few excited taps of his phone Ian alerted the world to his big catwalk debut. “Right, let’s get you into your outfit.” Val clapped her hands. “Dolly, hand over the suit.” “You want me to change here?” Ian asked; this was all happening very fast. “We’ve seen it all before,” Dolly grinned, offering him the bag, “haven’t we Val?” “Let’s turn our backs anyway, Dolly?” Val said. “Give the lad his dignity.” Ian unzipped the bag, and a long brown garment of furry padded fabric came tumbling out. “What’s this?” He thought there must be a mistake. “It looks like a onesie?” “It’s the star of my Paws for Comfort range,” Dolly called over her shoulder. “Incredibly snuggly, and it makes the wearer look like a gerbil. Will you need a hand with the tail?” Ian held up the costume in horror and wondered whether he could make a run for it while their backs were turned. “And be quick,” Val added. “The cameras are rolling just outside.” By Jackie Brewster

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The Diary of a Local Mum Smile for the Camera I love taking photos. I’m acutely aware of how fast the years are flying by – and of how poor my memory is – so recording places we’ve been, things we’ve done, even the most mundane of activities, is really important to me. It’s easy to think you’ll always remember a moment or, when every inch of your child’s face is so familiar, you think that image will be imprinted on your mind forever. But, sadly your brain gets cluttered up with all sorts of day-to-day rubbish and the memories you want to hold close and treasure forever begin to fade, or alter slightly. Was she wearing pink shoes or white ones at that wedding? Did he lose his front teeth before or after that holiday? They’re insignificant details and yet, when you’re trying to recall the exact way a moment looked and felt, they’re all important. So, I snap away as much as possible. Although most of these photos are just stored away digitally, I know they’re there to look back on and reminisce whenever I feel the need – and, when my kids are older, I hope they’ll enjoy doing the same. My son’s huge grin the first time he went on a rollercoaster. My daughter’s expression when she opened that birthday present she thought she’d never get. The first time Grandma held her grandchild. How small our puppy was when we first brought him home. They’re priceless. Just looking at a photograph can immediately transport you back to the time it was taken, bringing back memories of not only how it all looked but also how it felt – the heat of the sun, the smells, and the emotions that surrounded the event. This can be great…but as we are all well aware, sometimes there’s more to the story behind a snapshot! One particular photo springs to mind featuring my two, then aged 1 and 3, wearing Santa hats, cuddling and smiling. It was supposed to be a picture for a Christmas card

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so not a natural shot but a contrived scenario to capture, erm, ‘Christmas cheer’. Although it looks cute on the surface it always makes me feel sad because I remember my senseless need to pursue this ‘perfect shot’ for no apparent reason despite a total lack of cooperation, causing tears, tantrums and resulting in lots of bribery. On this occasion, the perfect picture isn’t quite as it seems... For the most part, however, I try to capture moments exactly as they are. Holiday photos bring back many memories of happy times – things we’ve seen, places we’ve been and experiences we’ve shared together. Or, have we? The thing is, because I like taking photos, it’s automatically my job. I’m always the one behind the lens snapping away and, unless I specifically ask to have a photo taken (which I rarely do because, ironically, I hate having my picture taken) I’m not very often on them. Last year we spent a very lovely weekend in Barcelona and I’ve got some great pictures to remember it by… but, apparently, I wasn’t there at all! Likewise, a recent trip to Center Parcs. Hmm, there’s a theme emerging here! Will my kids look back on photos in years to come and wonder why mum was so absent from their childhood? On the rare occasion I do have photos taken I’m a devil for deleting them because I look fat, my hair’s a mess, I didn’t realise I looked that bad in that outfit…you name it. But, I’m going to stop. I impose all this happy snapping on others because I know how precious yet transient these moments are. So next time we’re out, or away, or even just playing a game at home, I’m going to ask for a photo…and no matter what I look like, I’m going to save it. My kids are my world and I’m with them and there for them every step of the way, no matter what. They know that now but, when they’re all grown up and looking back at childhood memories, I want them to be able to see it too. Say cheese!

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Book Reviews: Lazy Days Wish List Planning to stock up on books for lazy days in the sun? Add these to your wish list… The Trick to Time Kit De Waal Mona leads a quiet life in a seaside town – making her dolls, visiting the carpenter and helping grieving mothers. But how did she get here? What happened to the spirited young woman who set out seeking adventure, and the man she fell in love with? A beautiful read with engaging characters that covers issues as diverse as grief, immigration, mental illness and love. Finding Gobi Dion Leonard This is the story of ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard and the small stray dog that joined him on his 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert. Dion becomes determined to offer the dog a home, but there’s an awful lot of red tape to get through, and then the dog disappears. This Sunday Times bestseller has also been rewritten as a picture book and as a young readers’ book, so do make sure you order the right version! Now You See Her Heidi Perks Charlotte only took her eyes off the little girl for a few minutes but when she doesn’t turn up, Charlotte is ostracised by the community and blamed by the media. And, of course, the little girl’s mother is never going to forgive her. But then the two women come under police investigation and something isn’t quite as it seems. A tension-filled thriller, with plenty of twists and turns.

The Possible World Liese O’Halloran Schwarz After his mother is killed, six-year-old Ben tells people that his real name is Leo, and that he has another mother. But no one believes him. Doctor Lucy is struggling to come to terms with her marriage breakup when she first meets the little boy. Clare is approaching her 100th birthday and decides to tell someone the story of her life before it’s too late. Three separate characters, whose stories (past, present or future) are interlinked. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Modern Women: 52 Pioneers Kira Cochrane Modern Women is a celebration of some of the women who have shaped society and changed lives. Women such as Tegla Loroupe, who grew up with 24 siblings and half-siblings in Kenya, went on to win numerous marathons, and now runs a sports training programme for refugees. Activists, athletes, filmmakers and even a circus strongwoman make up the 52. You’ll read about well-known women as well as women who have been all but forgotten. In each case, Cochrane has managed to unearth something new and inspiring. A fascinating read you’ll want to dip into time and time again. All Things Bright and Strange James Markert In the wake of WWI, Ellsworth Newberry is grieving for his wife and just wants to be left alone. But when a strange chapel is unearthed in the woods, Ellsworth may be the only one who can lead his community in a fight against an unknown, unseen enemy. Part Christian fiction, part horror, part historical fiction, ‘All Things Bright and Strange’ starts strongly, but gets lost a little bit along the way.

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Local History A Nation of Shopkeepers Black Friday and week-long sales campaigns are not as new as we might think. In Ripley, for example, October 8th-15th was Ripley Shopping Campaign Week in 1934. There was a 64-page booklet to accompany the campaign which contained a competition to spot window display items that didn’t belong with the shop’s trade. In the example in our archive, the person filling in the form found strawberries in the window of Leafe’s butchers, a paper clip in Clower’s Builders Merchants (how did they spot that?) and a mouth organ in the window of Frank Jowitt’s wireless dealers. The campaign also used Jowitt’s loudspeaker van to tour the area “talking up the week,” equipped with the latest equipment for sound reproduction. There was also a children’s essay competition and a form to cast your vote for the best window display. And, of course, adverts, for all of the 65 shops described in the booklet. They were very plain: a few simple graphics and just one photograph in the whole booklet. Some of the text seems very formal by our standards, though some tried different approaches: “It’s Busted! Send for William Bailey, the only registered plumber in town” and Keeling’s “A Touch of the Lonely Moor amid the Heather and the Gorse” promoting their Tweed coats. There was a spoof diary of a Councillor in the style of Samuel Pepys, and a “wireless report” (a sort of Twitter of its day), featuring Radio Heage and the Fritchley Highlanders Orchestra. Each of the “Leading tradesmen” (so called, although a fair proportion were women) had a short paragraph describing their offerings, from Messrs G.C. Brittain & Sons, the “largest stockists in town of novelties, stationery, sports equipment and toys” to Redferns, “the complete drapers” and Mr W. E. Clarke, “a specialist in ladies’ and gentlemen’s clothing”. A few also had shops in Alfreton or Belper, but most were owner-run independent shops.

wet fish shop and so on. It would appear that the Ripley Town and Trade Association, who published the booklet and organised the campaign, and who represented the 65 independent local shops, were trying to reassert themselves in the face of the mighty Co-op. It must have been an uphill struggle, though. The early thirties was a period of recession, or, in the words of the booklet, “these days of restricted Earnings, and, alas, of Unemployment, when it is vital to most homes to secure best Values.” Quite how the campaign’s slogan “Spend to Save” made sense, however, it is hard to see. In a rather more innocent way, it was probably the same argument applied to today’s Black Friday, Mad Monday, Terrible Tuesday and so on. By Ripley & District Heritage Trust

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Your Horoscope June and July 2018 June starts with a brilliant aspect between love planet Venus and Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance. The mystical planet Neptune is also involved, offering the opportunity to use visualisation and intuition for all creative projects. Relationships are positively favoured this month, ushering in a sense of the dramatic as Venus moves into Leo on the 14th. Mars remains in quirky Aquarius all month, but be aware that Mars is entering a long retrograde phase on the 27th; this could seriously slow things down, so do try to get any important projects that must be finished off the ground before then. The potent Gemini new moon on the 13th stirs up some motivating energy; communicative Mercury is also in Gemini offering excellent opportunities for brilliant new ideas. A challenge between home and career is possible with the Capricorn full moon on the 28th. July: Action-packed Mars is retrograde in Aquarius all month; expect things not to move at the pace that you would like. Be patient and use this time for revisiting anything that might need adjusting. The new moon in Cancer on the 13th brings opportunities for new beginnings and breakthroughs. Sensitive Cancer is the sign of the family and of the past; important adjustments in the home can be viewed in a different light and tackled successfully. Venus, the goddess of love and relationships, is in playful Leo until the 10th and Mercury remains in Leo all month. Leo energy is passionate, creative and fun loving and offers some excellent opportunities for romantic encounters and all kinds of joyous relationships. The full moon is in Aquarius on the 27th. ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 June: Mars, your ruling planet, is in eccentric Aquarius all this month offering you the perfect opportunity to sweep out the old and create space for the arrival of exciting new energy. Romance and friendship look lively as Venus moves into passionate Leo on the 14th; take advantage and make sure that socialising is your top priority. July: Mars, your ruler and the planet of action and motivation is somewhat thwarted by the retrograde phase. Use this month wisely to review how you use your energy where friendships and groups are concerned. With Mercury in confident Leo your creative skills will be at their best. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 June: Unpredictable Uranus, newly arrived in your sign and in challenging aspect to Mars, is demanding that you continue with the changes that now have to be made. Take positive action to expand your ambitions and be sure to take advantage to meet new people who can, in turn, influence your work progress. July: During July your home and family are positively highlighted; you’ll also be amazed at how you relate to intuitive and creative new ways of thinking. The new moon in sensitive Cancer on the 13th brings a new project into focus and help may arrive from unexpected quarters. GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 June: It’s your birthday month and it starts well with the Sun in close alignment with Mercury, your ruler. It’s time to be absolutely clear about what you want, what’s best for you and not for others. Make the most of partnerships and relationships, particularly around the new moon on the 13th. July brings a different kind of energy to the forefront as the way you communicate comes into focus. With Venus and Mercury both in fun loving Leo you’ll be ready to examine creative new ways of increasing your earning potential. Now is the perfect time to reach out and be bold. CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 June: Venus, the love planet, is in brilliant aspect to mystical Neptune, offering the perfect opportunity for a new romantic encounter or the chance to vamp up an existing one. After the 14th your finances come into focus and you should be in the right frame of mind to make some important decisions. July is your birthday month and new and exciting opportunities are strongly highlighted. Jupiter returns to direct motion on the 11th illuminating love and romance! The new moon in your sign on the 13th marks a turning point and you’ll feel a strong drive to improve your life on many levels. LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 June: Keep an open mind if you have any set plans around the time of the Gemini new moon on the 13th. The social sector of your chart is in the spotlight offering new friends and exciting new experiences. Venus moves into your sign on the 14th; maximise your potential and put your powers of judgement to the test. July: Venus and Mercury are favourable in your sign, ensuring that there is plenty of scope for renewed success. Uranus makes a challenging aspect to Mercury indicating that you may have to rethink a career move. The Cancer new moon on the 13th may offer an opportunity to work behind the scenes. VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 June: Abundant Jupiter is strong in your communication sector at the moment and urges you to take a different viewpoint on things that have been bothering you lately. This could be the most important month of the year for new developments and radical change. The new moon on the 13th suggests a rapidly-changing work picture. July brings renewed vigour as expansive Jupiter goes back into direct motion after the 11th. Projects that have been on hold can be reviewed and there is opportunity to advance in a positive way. The Aquarian full moon on the 27th indicates that it may be time to put something firmly in the past.

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Community LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 June: The Sun and Mercury are highlighting the sector of your chart that loves faraway places; this is emphasised by the new moon on the 13th. Making travel plans will be fun this month, particularly those involving the one that you love. New friends appear as Venus moves into playful Leo after the 14th. July: Finances get a boost as mighty Jupiter moves direct on the 11th indicating positive new earning potential. The Sun illuminates the highest point of your chart, emphasising your goals and the importance of planning ahead and making long-lasting changes. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 June: The Sun, Mercury and the new moon all gather in your financial sector around the middle of the month. A review is overdue and this is a good time to check your investments and resources. Jupiter in your sign indicates that a bold approach might pay off when it comes to making money. July: Mars is in challenging aspect to Jupiter in your sign, emphasising the importance of staying focussed on the task at hand. Strong planetary emphasis on your career and goals offers excellent opportunities for new directions. The new moon in Cancer on the 13th enables you to broaden your horizons. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 June: Close relationships are the focus of the month for freedom loving Sagittarians. You might be asking yourself if you are giving enough time to family and to your loved one. The new moon on the 13th has the potential for new beginnings, but take care that you are not insensitive to those close to you. July shines the spotlight on adventures and new directions; restless Sagittarians are ready for new challenges. The intuitive Cancer new moon on the 13th focusses on finances and resources and the full moon on the 27th indicates that things need to become much clearer where your ultimate goals are concerned. CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 June brings your working life into the spotlight; it’s time to banish fears and allow yourself to consider what you really want before leaping into a new job or taking on a new position. Working with the inspirational Gemini new moon on the 13th opens up some exciting possibilities that you don’t to want to miss. July: The Sun illuminates the relationship area of your chart; you’ll feel like setting your sights very high and you are not at all afraid to go after what you truly desire. Venus and Mercury in Leo bring finances to your attention as an important issue comes to the forefront around the new moon on the 13th. AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 June: Make the most of the love planet Venus in the sensitive sign of Cancer until the 13th. It’s perfect for a new romance or the revival of an established one. Motivational Mars in your sign favours getting out and about and doing your own thing, but as the retrograde phase begins things will slow down to a more steady pace. July: Your work, lifestyle and your health are all in the spotlight this month as the radiant Sun illuminates this area of your chart. With Mars retrograde in your sign all month your energy will be low and you might need to keep a low profile and your demands simple. The new moon on the 13th brings a welcome boost. PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 June: Your home and family life are top priority this month and it looks as if things could get rather hectic! Important planetary movements in restless Gemini stir up the way you communicate your ideas and feelings. Take the opportunity to fulfil several different tasks simultaneously as you need to be prepared for inevitable change. July: The Sun, your ruler Neptune and abundant Jupiter form a wonderfully creative aspect pattern in your chart this month. An exciting new idea presents itself and there’s vibrant energy for a project to get off the ground. The Cancerian new moon on the 13th helps negotiations and big plans move forward more positively.

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Upbeat: Doorstep Crime As the weather starts to get nicer, police sometimes see an increase in reports about rogue traders calling at homes and pressurising people, often elderly or more vulnerable residents, into paying large amounts of cash for work which might not be necessary. How to spot a rogue trader: Rogue traders are people claiming to be builders or traders wanting to do urgent repairs or work. They talk residents into making quick decisions; paying in advance and will do poor work at highly inflated prices. Older adults are more at risk of being targeted because they are more likely to agree to work, or to trust people who turn up unannounced and say they are from the council, utility, social or health services, or even the police. They are also more likely to let someone they have never met into their home if they think they need help, to use their toilet, the phone or other excuses. In the most serious cases, rogue traders will return to the same victim repeatedly until their savings are exhausted.

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We also cater for all types of floral needs, including: births, birthdays, anniversaries, one-off small dinner parties to a large company dinner. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Tel: 01773 740243

Margaret’s Florist, 14A Chapel Street, Ripley DE5 3OL Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 4.30pm. Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sat: 9am - 2pm.

www.margaretsflorist.biz

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Community

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 Hurst of provides a wonderful service Julie 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 Jackie & Jack Hart of Codnor. They were nominated by their granddaughter Amy Chetwyn also from Codnor. Here is what Amy wrote: “I would like to nominate my Granddad and Nanna, Jack and Jackie Hart. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in May and prove that laughter is the best medicine for a long and happy life. They are an extraordinary, kind and caring couple who are always there to offer support and guidance to family and friends.” Amy Chetwyn

Jack & Jackie Hart receive the bouquet from their Granddaughter Amy Chetwyn.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 20 June 2018.

Note from Editor: Happy 68th Anniversary to you both. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you! 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. To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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. Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Come Out & Play in Codnor. Peveril House, Codnor. Play and information for families. Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities. Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171 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.

Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only. Tae Kwon-do & Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall. Adult & Junior classes Sat: 10.00-12.00noon. Sun 9.30-10.30am Panthers 4-7 yrs Sat: 9.00-10.00am & Wed 5.00-6.00pm Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk The Wednesday Club The Denby Village Cricket Club, 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, meets 9.30am outside Bourne’s Café, Denby Pottery Visitors Centre, DE5 8NX. 60 minute duration. Also, Progression Walk (120 minute duration) meets 9.30am, same location, first Thursday each month. For details of either walk contact Amanda Gowing 01773 523325; amanda.gowing@ambervalley.gov.uk. Whist Drive Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2pm. 01773 741586

Horsley Woodhouse

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. Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm. Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997 Horsley Woodhouse Joggers Meet at the church hall, Horsley Woodhouse 7.00pm Thursdays. £2 per session. Beginners group for new or returning joggers. Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488. Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School Methodist Church Hall, Main Street. Term Time: Under 3’s Monday & Wednesday 1.00pm to 3.30pm. Over 3’s Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12.15pm. Call 07969 964842 during opening hours.

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

Horsley Woodhouse Royal British Legion Horsley Woodhouse Over 60’s Club meets in the hall, alternate Tuesdays at 2pm. Bingo, dominoes and cards. Outings for members at regular intervals. Subs £8 per year. Come and join our friendly group. Call Don 01332 881379.

1st Horsley & Kilburn Guides Kilburn Methodist Hall, every Thursday in term time. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Contact: Claire 07545551890 or Amy 07496167260.

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

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

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

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.

Tae Kwon-Do Practical Self Defence Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Adult & Junior Classes, Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk

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.

Walking for Health Every Wednesday, 9.45am meet, 60-90 minute duration. Meets at various points around Horsley Woodhouse. For detailed schedule contact Amanda Gowing 01773 523325 amanda.gowing@ambervalley.gov.uk.

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

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

Derbyshire Archery Club Now meet at John Flamsteed School. Shooting at times outside school hours. Frequent tournaments at Kedleston Hall in the summer. Regular beginners’ courses throughout the year. Information on dacarchers.co.uk or phone Neil Bryan 01773 824903. Intermediate Adults Dance Classes Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Latin American and Ballroom, Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837. Kilburn Christian Fellowship Meet in Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, 5pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month, refreshments. All ages welcome. Godfrey: 01332 781200 Kilburn Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Meet at Old Oak, Horsley Woodhouse 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7-8.30pm.Contact 07986 450580 or 01332 780276. Kilburn Life Group 8 Sitwell Drive, Kilburn. 10am to 11.30am first and third Wednesday of month. Discuss issues on life matters. Cynthia: 01332 882713. Kilburn Striders Jog Derbyshire Group Meets at car park opposite Pickford Gardens. For all abilities. Meets at various times. Please call Ross for details. Ross: 07791 683056 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

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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. 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

Little Black Book 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. 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. Amber Valley WASPI Women Against State Pension Inequality. Group meets7pm, every second Thursday at Coffee Shop Sainsbury’s Ripley. www.waspi.co.uk or email waspiambervalley@gmail.com. All welcome. Baby Sensory Multi-award winning baby learning and developmental classes suitable from birth to 13 months. Tuesday’s, 10am and 11.15 at Ripley Leisure Centre. Booking essential: www.babysensory.com/en/ClassDetails/centralderbyshire or contact Marie 07989 443734 for details. 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. Centre Stage Theatre Arts Dance, drama and singing for young people 5 to 18. Every Thursday evening during term time, at Mill Hill School, Ripley. Call 01332 232940 or email enquiries@csta.org.uk for details. Disability Derbyshire Join our support group for people suffering from depression and anxiety. Last Tues of each month 10.30am-12noon. Field Terrace Community Room, Ripley. Info & attendance confirmation: Disability Derbyshire 01773 740246. 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

funds for the health, welfare and comfort of patients and staff. Mrs Phyllis Holmes: 01773 747355 Ripley Ladies Group Meet 1st Tuesday of every month 7.30pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. New members very welcome. Contact Gill 01773 744580. Ripley Leisure Centre Badminton Club Meet Thursdays 7.30pm – 10.30pm at Ripley Leisure Centre. Players of a club or local league standard are welcome. Ladies, Mens & Mixed teams. Info: Kay 01332 883622 Ripley Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month 2-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room, Off Slack Ln., DE5 3HL. (Opp. Co-op) Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560. Ripley Poetry Reading Group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor Road, Ripley, twice monthly, Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm. Janet Dawson 01773 513247. Ripley Professional & Business Women (RPBW) Encouraging women to share ideas and interests. All ages, professional and retired welcome, from Ripley & surrounding areas. 2nd Monday each month, 7.30-9.30pm, Lumb Farm, Derby Road, Marehay DE5 8JN. Contact rpbwmembership@gmail.com Ripley Residents’ Association Meetings last Monday of each month 6.30pm, Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Advice and guidance on issues or concerns residents may have in a friendly, supportive setting. Info: Ruth Burton 07815301528. Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome. Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis Public House, Maple Avenue, Ripley 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com

Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486

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.

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 Tuesday Club Club for over 60’s. Meet every Tues, 2-4 pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Speakers, Bingo, other events and days out. All welcome. Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

Ripley (Amber Valley) Lions Club Meet every first Monday of the month at the Kestrel Inn, Marehay, 8pm. Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

Ripley WI Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. 2nd Thursday every month at 7pm. Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

Ripley Amateur Drama Group Meet every Mon at Mill Hill School. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

Tae Kwon-Do Classes Ripley Infants School, Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY. Tues & Fri at 6pm. David: 01773 744031.

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

Twistin’ Tikes Music for ages 3-5, 1.30-2.30pm, Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind. Est., Ripley. Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots.

Ripley and District Heritage Trust Meet Ripley Town Hall Thursdays 2pm-4pm. New members welcome – contact Tim Castledine on 01773 746954. Ripley & District Twinning Association Twinned with Chateau Renault, France. Monthly meetings. Details from Roland: 01773 746543. Ripley & District U3A Monthly meetings at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Dates vary. Many different interests catered for. Call Rosie: 01773 743523. Ripley Cadets Parade on Monday & Thursday 18.45-21.00 at the Cadet Centre, Mill Hill School. Open to all young people 12-18. Contact: Jo Moody 0785 2102104 Ripley Classical Music Group Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Meet twice a month, Thursday evening at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. To promote interest in an appreciation of classical music through the recording medium. Concert visits & Christmas social. Contact Philip Outram, Secretary, 01773 746939. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm Ripley Green Garters Ladies North West Morris Dance Team meet every Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560. Ripley Hospital League of Friends Ripley Hospital, second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. To raise

Twistin’ Tots Fridays at Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind. Est., Ripley. 9.30-10.30 & 11-12 noon. Music and play for under 5s. Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots. WaistWise Free NHS Weight Management Service, available throughout Amber Valley all year round. To find your nearest one call Derbyshire Health Promotion Service on 01246 868468. Walking for Health Ripley Health Walk, every Friday, meets 1pm at Ripley Leisure Centre Reception or Ripley Medical Centre, Derby Road DE5 3HR (30-45 minute duration). Also, Follow-on Walk (90 minute duration) every second, third & fourth Tuesday. Meet at the entrance to Ripley Leisure Centre at 11am. For info on either walk contact Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.

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Community

Community Diary June/July 2018 June: 1st/2nd: Marde Hen Productions presents ‘Mixed Up’ (contains strong language). 8pm, Strutts Centre, Derby Rd Belper. Tickets £10 07875 648562/07886 017913 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/mardehenproductions. Also June 8th at The Fishpond, Matlock Bath. 2nd: Evening of Clairvoyance with Richard Press, Field Terrace, Ripley DE5 3HL (car park at rear of The Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). 6pm, £5.00 on door. Enquiries: 07773 684305. 9th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild Meeting. 10.30am: Talk, ‘Precious Memories Figures, Faces and Fabric’ by Jo Beattie. 1.30pm – 4pm: workshop. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Visitors welcome: 01773 835995 9th: Roast Lunch, 12.30pm Waingroves Methodist Church. 9th: St Matthew’s Church, Morley, Annual Garden Party on the Croquet Lawn at Morley (in church if wet). Opened at 2pm by The Revd Canon Dr Simon Taylor. Free admission. 20th: Belper Golden Rainbows LGBT Group, talk by David Edgley on Older LGBT people in ‘care’ homes. 1-3pm at The Cottage Project, 16 Chapel St, Belper. Free admission. 21st – 23rd: Derby Shakespeare Company presents ‘The Regina Monologues’ (contains strong language/adult themes) 7.30pm daily/2.30pm Saturday matinee. Shakespeare House, 93 Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FR. Tickets £7.50 incl. drink. Book: 07870 539522 www.derbyshakespeare.org.uk. 26th: Waingroves Friends & Neighbours Concert Party’s Summer Soiree, 7.45pm Waingroves Methodist Church. 28th: Belper Freedom Feed ‘Em, Number 28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 3 courses, pay what you want, proceeds to charity. Vegan/veggie/food allergies catered for. Child friendly. Booking essential via Facebook: belperfreedomfeedem. July: 7th: Evening of Clairvoyance with Mary Patman, Field Terrace, Ripley DE5 3HL (car park at rear of The Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). 6pm, £5.00 on door. Enquiries: 07773 684305. 13th/14th: Book Sale 3-4.30pm and 6.30-9pm Friday, 10am-12noon Saturday, at Waingroves Methodist Church. 14th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild Meeting. 10.30am: Talk ‘Bolivia to Guatemala by Sarah Hunt’. 1.30pm – 4pm: workshop. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Visitors welcome: 01773 835995. 18th: Belper Golden Rainbows LGBT Group, talk by CEO Ian Robson or Andy Brown, Derbyshire LGBT+. 1-3pm at The Cottage Project, 16 Chapel St, Belper. Free admission. 21st: Friends in Harmony Choir’s Summer Concert, 7.30pm, Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DE21 5EA. Tickets £6 on door incl. light refreshments. Info: Jan Johnson 01332 550183. 24th – 27th: United Holiday Club, Codnor Methodist Church for children aged 4-12 (afternoons only). Free lunch included. 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 August/September 2018 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 20th June 2018.

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Deadlines for August/September 2018 Edition:

Little Black Book & Community Diary: Wednesday 20th June 2018 Advertisement Bookings, Editorials, Cancellations and Copy Amendments: Wednesday 20th June 2018 New Advertiser Copy: Monday 25th June 2018

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Useful Numbers Doctors & Hospitals, Emergencies Post Offices Appletree Medical Practice 01332 842288 Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249 Amber Pharmacy 01332 782844 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Drug Helpline (24 hour) 0800 776600 London Road Community Hospital 01332 265500 NHS 111 Out of Hours (24 hour helpline) 111 Police (non emergency) 101 Ripley Hospital 01773 743456 Ripley Medical Centre 01773 303591 Riversdale Surgery 01773 822386 Royal Derby Hospital 01332 340131 RSPCA Emergency 0300 1234999 Samaritans (24 hour) 08457 909090 Severn Trent Water 0800 7834444 Water Floodline 08459 881188 Whitemoor Medical Centre 01773 880099

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Community

Index Accountant: Amber Accountancy Aerials: Aerial Technology Ripley Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: Jon Pilkington

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Bank: Derbyshire Community Bank 6 Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors 45 Bathrooms: Metro Bathrooms 48 BBQ Products: Browns/Signal Fuels 36 Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty 22 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 34 Bedrooms: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse 41 Builder’s Merchant: Browns 36 Building Work: A and A Building Services 48 Building Work: TDB 44 Building Work: XL Construction 44 Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Care Home: Ashmere Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Computer Repairs: HT Computers Counselling: Freedom Therapy

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Dental Practice: Glendair Doors: Value Doors Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School

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Education: Kip McGrath Heanor Education: Private Tuition Services Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: McPherson-Davis Electrician: TME Electrical Event: Elvaston Steam Rally

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels Furniture: Finewood Studios

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Garage Repairs: VSF Ltd 33 Garden Living: Cabin Master 3 Garden Machinery Service/Sales: Easy Service & Sales 35 Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy 40 Gates, Railings, Handrails: Ornamental Engineering 47 Hair: The Hair Lounge Hair: Louise Brown Hair Studio Hair: The Salon Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden

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Joinery: R & D Joinery

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Kitchens: Arctic Interiors Kitchens: Holtams Kitchens: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse

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Landscaping: Browns Landscaping: Langley Landscaping Loft Ladders: More than Loft Ladders

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Male Grooming: Lee Andrews

Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh

Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner 32 Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance 42 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 24 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 44 Plastering: Claxton Plastering 47 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 44 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 34 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating 38 Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton 42 Plumbing & Heating: MDA Plumbing 40 Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn 34 Property Services: R & N Property Maintenance 35 Property Services: Total Care 51 Public House: Marquis of Ormonde 19 Restaurant: Denby Lodge Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde Restaurant: Praan (The Grand Indian Restaurant Belper) Roofing Specialist: Lords Roofing

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Security: JHC Security Security: Prestige Shopping Outlet: De Bradelei Solicitors: Shacklocks Sports Massage: Essentials

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Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: The Garden Guy Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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Wardrobes: Gliderobes 2 Window Cleaning: Deluxe Window Cleaning 43 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: JJL Double Glazing 43 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows 49 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Weatherseal 40 Wood/Multi-fuel stoves: Browns 36

Advertisement Booking Deadline for August / September 18 Edition: Wednesday 20th June 2018

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

Formerly The Grand

Valid until 31st July 2018. Only 1 voucher per table can be used. Please give this voucher to waiter to avail offer.

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

A local family business since 1981 with 15 branches throughout the Midlands

Tel 0345 2997 955 "Excellent service. Wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Highly recommended" TrustPilot review 11th April 2018

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ALFRETON ROAD

SOMERCOTES WIMSEY WAY

01332 342005 01773 528882

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UPPERDALE ROAD

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01332 767778

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GILTBROOK PENTRICH ROAD

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01159 389006

OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 4.00pm