Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS

Friendship Blooms

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

Rachael Collins from Fleur Florist

All Things Local has joined forces with Rachael Collins (pictured) from Fleur Florist of King Street, Belper to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

The recipients of this issue’s bouquet are Ann and David Harris from Kilburn. They have been nominated by Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre Support Group. Here’s what they wrote:

“We would like to nominate Ann and David Harris for the ‘Friendship Blooms’ award for the following reasons: David has served the local community for many years as an active member of the Kilburn Community Association, Church Warden at St Clement’s in Horsley and the Rotary Club of Belper. The charity nearest to his and Ann’s hearts has been the ‘Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre’ in Skegness. David has been the chairman and fundraising officer for 25 years and served as a trustee for many years prior to this. The hours David and Ann have devoted to this charity cannot be calculated; they have truly given their all. David has recently stepped down from his work with the charity and all of us who have worked and fundraised under his guidance will miss the wonderful times we’ve had together. Many thanks.” Derbyshire Children’s

Holiday Centre Support Group.

Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet.

All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating. Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/ working at the same address… and remember, flowers don’t just have to be for women!

The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work in the distribution area of All Things Local Village Edition (listed on front cover). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to

Ann and David Harris with their lovely bouquet.

Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail 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.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 22 June 2022.

All nominations are kept on file and you will be contacted if your nomination has been selected. Contact information is only used by All Things Local; no information is given to any third party.

PC Tips from your ‘Local’ Computer Tutor Voice Over Internet Protocol

What does this mean? Phone calls will be delivered via the internet through the router into which the telephones will be plugged instead of the usual socket. BT had started to roll this out, however I understand this is on hold for now. A few issues need to be ironed out. Dame Esther Rantzen (from Silver Line) has raised awareness. A break in broadband service would mean the telephone wouldn’t work. In this instance a mobile phone would be the back up for phone calls and there are areas

signal. Power cuts too, for which a backup

For Help, Advice or Training call 07810562532 email computertutor4you@icloud.com

Local History

Belper People of the Past: Edward Gaylor

Arguments about compulsory vaccination are not new. In 19th century Belper opinions were strong about the rights and wrongs of vaccinating children against smallpox and one name which continually popped up in the Belper News and Derby Mercury is Dr Edward Gaylor.

Born in Morden, Cambridgeshire in 1832, he moved to Belper as a young man, married Elizabeth Johnson of Little Eaton in 1856 and studied medicine in Edinburgh and Glasgow before setting up a medical practice here. The couple lived on King Street and Bridge Street before moving to The Limes on Chapel Street. Two children were born, Norman and Gertrude.

Later he was appointed Medical Officer to Belper, Alfreton and Ripley District Councils and in this position he was not shy of controversy. Smallpox was greatly feared and it was compulsory to vaccinate children. Anyone who refused to present their child would incur a fine and many objections were made to this law.

In a medical publication, “Compulsory Vaccination: Defensive and Explanatory”. Dr Gaylor claimed that statistics showed that vaccination worked. To the Belper News in July 1899 he wrote: “the death rate of the unvaccinated is 57.1% compared with 9.5% of those vaccinated. It shows the thoroughness with which the vaccination law is put into effect.”

In another letter to the paper he supported measures being considered in Maryland which forced those working with fresh food to accept vaccination or lose their jobs. “Can we in England have more forcible illustration of epidemic and its treatment, than this method adopted by our shrewd, sensible cousins?”

He was also worried about measles, also much feared in the nineteenth century. As District Medical Officer, in a precursor of modern lockdown, he asked local churches in Crich to close their Sunday Schools to prevent infections. Non-Conformist Chapels agreed, but the Vicar of Crich refused, to the dismay of the District Council, which realised that this would only prolong the outbreak.

Doctor Gaylor attended many inquests and trials, but not all stories about him are positive. He annoyed Florence Nightingale over an outbreak of typhoid in Holloway when she complained that he had taken a sample of water from a village pump, then forgotten about it. His assistant threw it out because he said it stank and the doctor then announced that the water was unfit for human consumption. This caused consternation in the village and an indignant Florence Nightingale called for a proper scientific analysis of the water.

Gaylor’s personal life was tragic. His daughter died at 14 and his son, who was also a doctor, died at 23. His wife Elizabeth died in 1885 and on her grave is inscribed “With God and my children”.

His own death in 1906 led to one final demonstration of his belief in modern methods. He was the first Belper person to be cremated, leaving instructions that his body should be cremated in Manchester before his ashes were interred in the family vault. Of his bequests, his will stated “no part be expended in outward signs of mourning, as he did not believe in its reality or efficacy.”

He was a man of principle and not afraid to speak his mind. Like others I have discovered in the cemetery, I would have liked to have met him.

The Gaylor Family Vault in Belper Cemetary, now overgrown with Ivy and overshadowed by trees.

Book Reviews:

Summer Reads

Summer tiiime, and the living is eeeeasy… Whether you’re looking for some barbecue inspiration or just a new novel to keep you company on the hammock, we’ve got you covered.

Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking Tom Kerridge

From Umami Mushroom & Halloumi Burgers to Shawarma Chicken Wraps, Tom Kerridge’s recipes will lift your barbecuing endeavours to the next level. Don’t panic, none of them will keep you tied to the kitchen while your friends are enjoying themselves with a beer in the garden. They may well nudge you into barbecuing daily well into autumn though.

One Italian Summer Rebecca Serle

Reeling from the death of her mother, Katy heads to Italy on what was supposed to be a longawaited mother-and-daughter trip. While there, she meets the 30-year-old version of her mother – almost unrecognisable from the woman Katy’s known all her life. As the two women become friends against the vivid backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, Katy works through her grief and discovers a lot more about herself in the process.

The Modern Gardener Frances Tophill – published by Kyle Books

If spending time outdoors has got you itching to make some changes to your garden, this book is a good place to look for inspiration. As the subtitle explains, it’s intended as ‘a practical guide to gardening creatively, productively and sustainably’. You’ll find bags of information on everything from designing your garden, choosing plants and addressing common challenges to using your garden plants to make drinks, natural dyes and more.

Five Minute Mum: On the Go Daisy Upton

Summer holidays are just around the corner. If you’re already wondering how you’re going to keep the kids out of your hair, this book might help. The focus is on easy-to-set-up activities to do outside the house, from games for the train to craft challenges for family gatherings. There’s even a page of ideas for making the most of sugar sachets and serviettes at service stations.

Feel Better in 5: Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life Rangan Chatterjee

Many of us go on a health kick at the start of the summer. We aim for major changes, struggle to stick to them and then beat ourselves up (and reach for another biscuit). Rangan Chatterjee’s plan is decidedly easier to stick to. Five-minute practices, three times a day. One for your heart. One for your body. And one for your mind. He also gives top tips for creating better habits and getting to the root of what’s holding you back.

Twelve Secrets Robert Gold

Fed up of ‘churn them out’ crime series? Looking for a fast-paced, intelligent thriller with twists and turns aplenty? Take a chance on Robert Gold’s debut – Twelve Secrets. The main character, Ben Harper, is an investigative journalist pushed into taking a fresh look at a crime he really doesn’t want to explore – the murder of his brother ten years before. It seems that in Ben’s tight-knit community, everyone has something to hide. Gripping.

Upbeat

Could Someone You Know Make a Difference?

Whether it’s a career for life or a few hours a week volunteering with the local community, there are opportunities for everyone to make a difference with Derbyshire Constabulary.

We will be recruiting police officers throughout 2022 and there are lots of different ways to join. From people leaving school or university, people who would like to ‘earn while they learn’ or people joining from another career, there’s an option to suit everyone.

It’s a job like no other – whether you’re protecting the vulnerable, saving lives or simply making the community where you work feel safe. It’s exciting, demanding and vitally important work.

There are also a variety of staff roles, meaning someone you know could be tackling the problems which matter to the people of Amber Valley or being there at the end of the phone in their time of need.

And for those who only have a few hours to spare, our Special Constabulary gives people the chance to do something rewarding alongside their busy lives.

Police Constable Wendy Wright, from Belper’s Safer Neighbourhood team, said: “I have been a beat officer in Belper for two and a half years, after being a traffic cop before that. It’s a pleasure to serve the community in Amber Valley. I find it’s such rewarding work helping vulnerable victims, dealing with their problems and helping them in small ways to make their lives better.”

“If anyone is interested in helping the local community and helping them change their lives for the better, I would highly recommend a career in the police service.”

Anyone who wants to find out more about any of these opportunities can visit careers.derbyshire.police.uk.

Useful Numbers

Doctors & Hospitals, Emergencies

Appletree Medical Practice Arthur Medical Centre 01332 842288 01332 880249

Amber Pharmacy Crimestoppers

01332 985950 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) 116123 Severn Trent Water 0800 7834444 Social Care Services - Call Derbyshire 01629 533190 Water Floodline 08459 881188 Whitemoor Medical Centre 01773 880099

Post Offices

Belper (Strutt Street) 01773 820108 Duffield 01332 840105 Holbrook 01332 882537 Kilburn 01332 880444 Little Eaton 01332 832780 Sawmills 01773 852060 Smalley 01332 882222 Stanley 0345 7223344 Stanley Common 0345 6112970

Travel

Birmingham Airport 0871 222 0072 East Midlands Airport 0800 083 8759 East Midlands Trains 03457 125678 Manchester Airport 0808 1697030 National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950 Roads - to report a fault 01629 580000 Traveline – public transport info 0871 2002233

Thomas Ryde & Son Funeral Directors

The name Thomas Ryde is well-established in Belper – the independent family funeral directors dates back to the 1800s, and today its roots are still firmly set in the local community.

Current Funeral Director Mark Godfrey is a Belper man himself, and feels privileged to help and support the people of his home town. Mark is assisted by Michelle Vickers and together they are proud to offer a very personal level of service. “You entrust your loved ones into our care, and we do all we can to look after them – and you – through every step.”

Offering everything from the traditional to the unique, or simple direct cremations to flamboyant funerals, the most important thing is that your loved one’s send-off is fitting and appropriate. From glittery coffins to horse drawn hearses, VW campervans, bespoke floral tributes, or their own fleet of 6 Jaguar limousines to match their gunmetal grey hearse, there are many ways to say goodbye.

“The simple things can make a big difference and we’ll adapt details in any way that you like – such as changing the colour of our ties from traditional black to bright pink – if that’s what your loved one would have wanted! We are here with you every step of the way to offer comfort and support, and guide you through the decisions as we take care of the arrangements.”

Working in partnership with Golden Charter, they can offer pre-paid funeral plans so that the finances are taken care of or, through ‘Funeral Wishes’ they can offer a ‘plan’ with no financial commitment – your wishes will be held on file so that you know you’ll receive the funeral you want. They also offer a range of memorialisations including memory pins, finger print jewellery or ashes to glass.

“Over and above the service that we provide, we go even further to support the community – sponsoring a junior football team, raising money for local charity ‘Special Friends’ and holding an annual Christmas carol and memorial event at the Lion Hotel. We’re much more than just a local business – we’re proud to be an important part of the community that we serve.”

Thomas Ryde & Son Independent Funeral Directors is located at 35 Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AY. For more information visit www.rydefunerals.co.uk or call 01773 822059.

Serving Belper & The Surrounding Areas - Established over 100 years -

• We offer Modern & Traditional Services • Private Chapel of Rest • 24 Hour Personal Service • Professional, Friendly & Caring Service • Here to guide you every step of the way For help and advice Pre-paid Funeral Plans with

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35 Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 | www.rydefunerals.co.uk

Bereavement Matters

It gets harder and harder to do the maths with each passing year but at the last count we reckon that there is more than 80 years’ worth of qualified and professional funeral experience within our office here in Heanor.

That comprises roughly my own 30 years as a qualified funeral director, as well as more than 20 years’ experience as a qualified embalmer, my colleague Helen Ellis’s 20+ years as a qualified funeral director and our funeral arranger Amanda Outram’s own 4 years as a funeral arranger and administrator.

This is something we’re very proud of, and professional qualifications are something we believe in as a company even though – incredibly, to my mind – you don’t actually need a professional qualification to be a funeral director. I say this because I can’t think of many roles that deal with members of the public at a time when they are at their most vulnerable. Every day we have people visiting us whose worlds have been turned upside down, who struggle to see through the tears and have difficulty taking in the information they need to make decisions. These are people who have lost loved ones to an illness, or to a tragic accident, suddenly and often unexpectedly and are trying to come to terms with what has happened to them.

In those situations they need the help of trained professionals who can tell them all they need to know: people who have earned the qualifications that prove they have been trained in dealing with the complexities of registering a death, arranging for the care of the deceased and putting together everything necessary for a fitting send-off. And, at the same time, are a sign that they are able to demonstrate the calmness, care and respect that they deserve.

This is why at Gillotts we insist, wherever possible, on our staff having role specific qualifications, because if you care about your work – and care about those you work for – why would you not?

By Anthony Topley Funeral director, Gillotts Funeral Directors, Abbott Street, Heanor

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Index

Accommodation: Shining Cliff Hostel Accountant: Easy Accounts Ltd 19 9

Accountant: Yeomans Accountancy Ltd Aerials: Aerial Technology of Ripley

6 52 Airport Transfers: Holbrook Travel 16 Alterations & Dressmaking: The Duffield Dressmaker 15 Animal Welfare: The Cats Protection League 16 Architect: BDS Architecture 67 Architect: Green 2K Design 69

Bathrooms: Bathtime Heanor Bathrooms: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms Bathrooms: Best One Bathrooms Bathrooms: Browns Builders Merchants 58 65 38 44

Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Bedrooms: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse

58 39 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters: Hillarys 48 Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Products: Browns 44 Building Work: 3Sixty Property Solutions 52 Building Work: Bennett Construction 70 Building Work: Harrison & Son 60 Building Work: JJN Building Services 62 Building Work: TDB Builders 49

Café/Coffee Shop/Takeaway: Peony Car Body Repairs & Servicing: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton

1 28 29 28 Car Key Replacement: Belper Car Keys 9 Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: 20Ten Garage Services 27 Carer Services: Right at Home 84 Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson 56 Carpets & Flooring: Spondon Carpets 59 Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons 7 Cash for Jewellery/Watches etc 12 Cleaning/Sanitising Service: Janine Cleaning 14 Cleaning/Sanitising Service: Molly Maid 15 Computer Support: Eaton PCs 9 Computer Support: PC Support 9 Computer Tuition: Computer Tutor for U 79 Conservatories, Windows, Doors: Abbey Glass 88

Dentist: Glendair Dental Practice 36

Dentures: Beautiful Dentures 37

Dog Grooming: Abbie’s Dog Grooming 17

Dog Grooming: Doggy Deluxe

17 Dog Grooming: Top Hat ‘n’ Tails 17 Door Maintenance & Repair: Door Maintenance & Repair 46 Drivers Wanted: Connect Cars 15

Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education 77 Electrical Goods Retailer: Lester & Nix 4 Electrician: Andy Hill 46 Electrician: Devenport Electrical 50 Electrician: McPherson-Davis 46 Electrician: Midlec 29 Electrician: PAS Electrical 61 Electrician: TME Electrical 64

Fencing: ColourFence Fence Panels & Wood: Walvins Timber Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Fleur Florist Footcare: Amber Feet Footcare: Nahele Holistics Funeral Directors: Gillotts Funeral Services Funeral Directors: Thomas Ryde & Son Furniture Makers: Incite Interiors 40 69 10 78 33 33 85 83 41

Garage Doors: Garolla Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors 56 49

Garden Heating & Furniture: Robeys

51 Garden Living: Cabin Master 3 Garden Services: Bank View Garden Services 61 Garden Services: Gardens of Wildlife 53 Garden Services: Pennine 50 Gift Shop: Peony 1 Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO 49 Hair Extensions: NJ Hair Extensions Hearing Specialist: Audiyo

Ironing Service: Perfectly Pressed

Joinery: Bethell’s Joinery Joinery: R&D Joinery Kitchens: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms Kitchens: Dream Doors Kitchens: Holtams Kitchens: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse Kitchens: Sonna Kitchens 33 87

15

46 54 65 43 63 39 42

Landscaping: AH Roofing & Landscape Landscaping: Harrison & Son

39 60 Landscaping: Mount Pleasant Landscaping 73 Lawn Mowing & Hedge Cutting: Lawns & Hedges 53 Log Supplies: Robeys 57

Massage: Equilibrium

Opticians: Hurst Osteopath: Osteopathy Derby Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh 36

32 32 14

Painter & Decorator: Duffield Decorators Ltd 57 Painter & Decorator: John the Painter 64 Painter & Decorator: M Bates 62 Painter & Decorator: Roy Milner 47 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 31 Pest Control: Breadsall Pest Control 54 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 53 Pet Care Services: The Pet Servant 16 Plastering: Claxton Plastering 49 Plastering: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 50 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 46 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 53 Plumbing & Heating: CB 64 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating 71 Plumbing & Heating: Martyn Young Heating & Plumbing 68 Plumbing & Heating: MDA 50 Plumbing & Heating: R Fearn 52 Plumbing & Heating: Scott 54 Plumbing & Heating: Woodward 61 Property Maintenance: 3Sixty Property Solutions 52 Property Maintenance: David Grey 50 Property Maintenance: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 50 Property Maintenance: Kev Property Services 61 Public House: The Kings Head Duffield 21 Public House: The Spotted Cow 25

Restaurant: Angelo’s Bistro at The Kings Head 21 Restaurant: The Spotted Cow 25 Restaurant/Function Rooms/Hotel: Horsley Lodge 20 Restaurant/Function Rooms/Hotel: Morley Hayes 21 Roofing & Landscaping: AH Roofing & Landscape 39 Roofing: GB Roofing Services 54 Roofing: Harris Roofing Services 70 Roofing: Harrison & Son 60 Roofing: Ripley Rubber Roofing 64

Security: Prestige Solicitors: Shacklocks Solicitors: Smith Partnership 64 8 11

Taxi: Holbrook Travel Tree Care: Abbey Tree Company Tree Care: ArborEx Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: Pennine Tyres & Exhausts: ETS 16 52 73 43 73 50 2

Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Smartglaze 47 Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Total Home Improvements 66 Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Trade Windows 55 Woodburning Stoves: Robeys 51