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Hello readers

You may recall earlier in the year that I wrote about a long weekend we’d spent in Krakow, Poland to celebrate our friends’ birthdays. Well, as a birthday surprise for me, Roy treated me to a weekend away to another Polish city called Wroclaw with the same friends (they loved Krakow as much as we did). Wroclaw is only a 2 hour flight from East Midlands Airport. Whilst I wasn’t too happy at having to get up at 2.30am for our 6.30am flight, it was worth it after we landed in Poland and took the short 20 minute transfer to our apartments. Our one-bedroomed apartments were superb with great furnishings and facilities (including a dishwasher and washing machine). They were also surprisingly inexpensive, considering they were only a minute’s walk to the main central square of Wroclaw and about the same to walk in the opposite direction to the beautiful River Odra where we took a boat trip from one of the riverside bars. Wroclaw is a friendly city with a very laid-back vibe. Your money goes a long way while you’re there too which is always a bonus!

Wroclaw is a wonderful place for people of all ages. There are approximately 500 little bronze gnomes dotted around the city – and whilst you’d think that gnome-spotting would be a past-time for the under-15s, we found ourselves getting excited every time we spotted a new one! Whilst a lot of the old town with its Gothic spires and Baroque palaces is pedestrianised, you can easily download an app and hire a scooter to get around too. Another great way of seeing the city is to take a tour on an electric golf-buggy-type vehicle. All-in-all, we had a fabulous weekend with fabulous weather.

I’d definitely return. Check out our apartments by googling ‘2/3 Apartments Old Town Wroclaw’.

Before I sign off until autumn, I’d like to thank The Bulls Head at Denby Village for providing this issue’s crossword prize – a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people. You can find this in its regular spot on page 6.

One of Wroclaw’s cheeky little gnomes – sat outside an Ice Cream Parlour.

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Winners’ Corner CONGRATULATIONS Cindy Strange from Ripley who has won a bottle of Champagne.

CONGRATULATIONS Lilian Phipps from Holbrook who has won a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 at The Bull’s Head, Belper Lane End, Belper

Don’t forget that Daylight saving time ends at 2am on Sunday 27 October so the clocks will need to go back by one hour.

Have a lovely few weeks and see you again soon!

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Front cover photograph is of Bugsworth Basin taken by local amateur photographer, Rachel Webster from Heanor.

Contents Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people at The Bull’s Head, Denby Village Children’s Puzzles

Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! Champagne Sudoku

6 51 55 60

Business & Professional Lifestyle

Food, Drink, Entertainment Health, Beauty, Fitness

Motors

Home & Garden

Children & Education Community

2 10 15 20 26 29 48 52

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1 Ritual (8) 2 Divided (5) 4 Head movement (3) 5 Necessities (12) 6 The mean value (7) 7 Beige (4) 8 Exploratory (12) 12 Adjust (5)

13 Tape container (8) 15 Crushes (7) 19 Foe (5) 20 Above (4) 22 Owns (3)

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Business & Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors force you to provide detailed information, or it will

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Business & Professional

Money Matters:

“I Was Talking to My Mate Down the Pub, He Said…”

I’m often asked what I like most about being a Financial Adviser and there are many things.

(The odd one when I wish I wasn’t one, too!).

However, one of the best reasons is the job satisfaction. Especially when I see the ‘lightbulb moment’ when the penny drops with a client who realises they don’t have to worry so much about retiring and have enough to live off comfortably in their lives after work has finished.

Naturally, people worry about how they will make ends meet or continue to live a life retired that is more than just an existence.

A large part of my role is to help people understand their finances and this often involves an education process and explaining details at levels that a client comprehends. I point out that people live off their net pay and not their gross or ‘top line’. Seems obvious, but clients think they are trying to replace 100% of the gross salary. Once this starts to dawn on them, we focus on the other current living costs which can include running 2 cars for example or a mortgage, of which neither may be due once retired. A further breakdown may reveal they are saving sums of money religiously each month into pensions or savings which will also need to be removed from living costs post-retirement.

For all the criticism of the State Pension, more often than not the State Pension covers core living costs such as energy, water, Council Tax plus putting food on the

table. The State Pension wasn’t designed to cover holidays and hobbies.

Once this sinks in then the client realises that often their private and company pensions plus investments can be used towards the luxuries such as the Sky TV, holidays, hobbies and other discretionary costs. It’s then that their shoulders soften and a sigh breaks out as they feel relieved – they can manage to continue to live, not just exist. That’s the moment; the part of the job I like the most.

The ‘man down the pub’ can put all sorts of fear into the ears that listen but, when I see that magic moment when the clients realise they can afford to live and afford to retire, my smile breaks out and I feel good for them too.

So, have a chat with your Financial Adviser rather than the doom and gloom of the ‘mate down the pub’.

We can probably replace that frown with a smile of relief.

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought...

Undercover Agent for the Snooze Another of those motivational, pithy, ginseng-wielding slogans zoomed into my life at double espresso shot pace recently. It read ‘Live life to the max, you can sleep when you are dead.’ It stopped me completely in my tracks, which is ironic really as I’m sure it was meant to make me leap into some Lycra and fist pump the air with enthusiasm.

If I were to push through every day, utilising every bit of my energy (which is generally that of a slightly animated sloth due to a chronic illness) just so I could Tweet #livingmybestlife, then my ‘time to sleep’ would certainly be exponentially expedited!

It isn’t just me though; I know so many people who feel they should be ‘doing’ more. They feel

they need to take their kids to more clubs, go out to more social occasions, get a promotion, get a better body. Why? What is our strange and profound fascination with always wanting, doing, showing or needing more?

Really it isn’t about us at all; it’s about what we think others think of us. I’d like to adapt our somewhat fustian phrase to appeal to a wider audience, a more realistic audience with the hope that they will feel a little lighter about life and a lot better about themselves. My slogan reads, ‘Live life as fully as YOU wish, YOU can sleep when YOU are tired.’ It may not sell t-shirts but I think it would look right at home on a pillow case.

So rest easy my friends – your pace is just fine.

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Lifestyle

Short Story A Marrow Just Knows “Make room on the table for my marrow, Linda,” Edna barked, hugging the vegetable to her chest, while pretending not to notice Linda slipping something she shouldn’t into her coat pocket.

“It’s my donation to the tombola.”

“Edna, what a surprise!” Linda shrilled, smoothing her clothing. “I thought you were helping to get the cream teas ready?”

“All done,” said Edna, heaving the marrow onto the table, “so I thought I’d come and give you a hand.”

“I’m nearly done here too.” Linda needlessly fussed over her display.

“We’ve got a good spread.” Edna stood back and admired Linda’s arrangement of donated tombola prizes. “Would you look at that!”

“You mean the hamper?” Linda remarked casually.

“A very generous donation.”

The tombola table was heaving with jars of chutneys and jams, some very nice-looking homemade cakes and some not-so-nice-looking homemade cakes. But it was the hamper that everyone would be wanting to win. “Must be a few bob’s worth of stuff in there – chocolates, prosecco and some very fancy smellies,” Edna winked at Linda. “Looks like number five is the ticket everyone will be trying to get their mitts on.”

“Is it?” Linda unconsciously touched her pocket. “Oh yes, of course it is.”

“Very good of you to help,” Edna continued. “It’s always nice to get new volunteers.”

“Very kind of you to donate your marrow.” Linda patted the huge vegetable. “I’m sure anyone would be delighted to win that.”

“Doubtful,” Edna snorted. “I’m glad to see the back of it.”

“Really?” Linda frowned. “Why’s that?”

“Look at it.” Edna nodded warily at the marrow. “I’ve had that thing staring back at me from the vegetable plot for weeks.”

“How odd. It looks as though the stripes have formed a human face on it. It’s quite sinister isn’t it?” Linda whispered. “It’s as though it’s scowling.”

“Its eyes follow you everywhere,” Edna growled. “It knows all your secrets.” Edna warmed to her theme.

“Last week I forgot to leave some money out for the milkman, and that marrow wouldn’t give me any peace until I put it right.”

“But that’s crazy.” Linda stepped back. “How can it know?”

“It just knows,” Edna shrugged, and let her words hang in the air for a moment. Finally, she added cheerfully, “Are you going to stick a raffle ticket on it?”

“Yes of course.” Linda jumped and battled with the tape dispenser while keeping her eye on the marrow.

“Shall we put the tickets in the tombola barrel?” Edna said. “That’s the last job isn’t it?”

Edna watched as Linda anxiously folded the raffle tickets, a mist of sweat beading her top lip. The women worked in silence while the marrow looked on, angrily.

Edna knew it wouldn’t be long until Linda cracked. A marrow always works a charm on a guilty conscience.

Even a marrow with a face drawn on with felt-tipped pen. Ticket number five would soon find its way out of Linda’s pocket and back into the tombola barrel, with no questions asked.

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Lifestyle

Travel Winnipeg: Canada’s Gateway to the West On the edge of the prairies, Winnipeg is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, multicultural, vibrant and the capital of Manitoba. Named ‘Muddy Waters’ after the big lake out of town, it is located at the confluence of the Red River and the smaller Assiniboine where, before the Europeans arrived, the First Nations had been trading for thousands of years.

Times have changed but set in acres of greenery, the ‘Forks’ remain a popular meeting place.

In this National Historic Site, converted warehouses and new buildings beckon with craft shops and gleaming stores, al fresco cafés and a convivial market hall serving food from all over the world. Here’s the Old Spaghetti Factory, there’s a rail carriage full of Victorian candy, an art exhibition or the observation tower for stunning city views. Down by the water, wild flowers wave in the breeze, Canadian geese peck undisturbed and locals stroll quietly along the river or meditate under the trees, inspired by a painting or a poem on the back of a lonely seat. There’s bright sunshine in summer, dazzling ice in winter for skating on a rink or on the river trails used by commuters on their way to work.

On the northern bank of the Assiniboine, the grand Legislative Building is topped by a golden statue of Hermes, the god of trade, while around the corner, close to the Forks, Winnipeg claims the only museum in the world fully dedicated to human rights. In an innovative spiralling building inspired by mountains, clouds and prairies, twelve galleries lead up to the Tower of Hope, rising high above the city and the Red River spanned by the Esplanade Riel.

Honouring Manitoba’s founder and Métis leader, this iconic pedestrian bridge connects the Forks to the French Quarter, a lovely relaxing place

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with early 1900s facades, restaurants, pastry shops and the rebuilt St Boniface cathedral, Mother Church of Western Canada. Equally enticing are Little Italy, Chinatown and the cool Osborne Village, well known for street art and ethnic eateries.

Meanwhile, in the south-west, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is a treat for animal lovers, its highly praised conservation project caring for almost 200 species on 80 acres of ground from pools and enclosures to dens and rugged areas. Spot a rare snow leopard or red panda, look out for reindeer, Arctic fox, yak, tiger, camels, snakes, poisoned dart frogs, butterflies and birds such as the colourful scarlet ibis, and much more. But, most breathtaking, is the ‘Journey to Churchill’, exhibiting the different habitats of North Manitoba and – in the best natural environment – looking after polar bears whose life would otherwise be threatened. Some are orphaned cubs, others fully-grown creatures who acquired a taste for human flesh. Also, loved by everyone in the park area, is the statue of Lieutenant Harry Colebourn and the young bear he rescued, calling her Winnie after Winnipeg, his Canadian home, and who was the inspiration for the legendary character of Winnie-the-Pooh.

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Lifestyle

And Another Thing...

Tom and the Man Who Came to Dinner (Part 2) Ken, my oldest friend (who had invited himself to stay chez Hughes), was trying to be as unobtrusive as possible.

To make himself scarce during the day, he would either nurse a pint down The Old Paraffin Lamp, go for a long walk, or sit in the library and annoy the librarian with requests for obscure titles about fine art.

After a week and a half into Ken’s three day stay, the novelty value of a house guest began to wear rather thin on Sarah (My Dearly Beloved), who became prone to tugging at my hem, pulling me to one side and saying, “Tom, we can’t just keep him here forever.”

“He’s not here forever, he’s just couch surfing.”

“Well he can go and surf somewhere else, I’ve had enough.

He hasn’t even got a job.”

“The thing is, Ken doesn’t really ‘do’ jobs.”

“Oh doesn’t he now? Well I don’t really ‘do’ bed and breakfast, OK?” At which point, in sauntered Ken carrying the carpet sweeper, and staring at the rug in the hall.

“Well that’s another job out of the way – anything to help.”

Sarah barged past. “I’m going.”

“Anywhere nice, Sarah dear?”

“Not really, I’m going to work!” (Slam) Ken, looking hurt, examined the Ewbank. I decided that certain things needed pointing out to our house guest.

“Ken, old chum, the thing is, not that we don’t love you being here…”

“How kind, because I love being here.”

“That’s lovely but…”

Ken, pinny in hand, looked at me anxiously.

“But, well you haven’t got a job and well, we thought by now, you see the thing is, my friend Barry has a building company and he’s looking for labourers and I’ve had a word and well, you can actually start tomorrow.” Aghast, Ken’s knees gave way as he leaned against the occasional table for support.

“Listen, those hessian backed rugs weighed a ton. Anyway, I can’t work on a building site. It’ll…stop me looking for a job. Tom, why don’t we talk all this over in The Lamp?”

Three hours later and all seemed well with the world.

Ken was in a good mood as we both became lachrymose, reminiscing about our salad days. Unfortunately, the return from our bacchanalian reverie coincided with Sarah’s half day. Leaning on me for support, my rheumy-eyed pal looked on in wonder as half-closed suitcases began flying past our bemused gaze and onto the front path. “Listen here, Bootsy and Snudge – if you think I’m letting you two live high on the hog while I’m slaving away you can forget it. Here, clear out and go and find somewhere else to doss down.”

Two hours later, sober, chastened and of no fixed abode, we were sat at a taxi rank considering where to rest our bones. Ken was the first to speak.

“Listen Tom old darling, does this mean I’m homeless?”

“Well Ken, it’s like this – if my name is on the deeds and I’ve been given my marching orders, I don’t hold out much hope for you.”

After a night ringing round, I returned home to find Sarah sat at the kitchen table, nursing a cappuccino. Sheepishly, I popped my head around the corner. Without looking up Sarah asked, “Where’s Ken?” “Ken? He’s gone to stay with his Auntie Joan in Blackpool.

He said it was for the best. Anyway, he bought you this.”

I slid a box over to her. She looked up and lifted up the lid.

“A Victoria sponge? I suppose it’s quite apt.”

“I told him it was your favourite. I’ll get a knife.”

“I don’t want any just yet.”

“Working on a building site? With my back?”

“Well don’t leave it too long, the date’s up today.”

“Why, what’s up with your back?”

*Note to readers – Victoria sponge is very easily cleaned off cupboard doors.

“An old industrial injury.”

“Ken, you used to work in soft furnishings!”

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Life List It’s All Right For Some!

When faced with delayed pensions, jobs stolen by robots, and endless reality television (we were lucky with The Family in 1974!), you can see why the younger generation thinks that we’ve had the best of it.

Even their technology has helped us to catch up on decades of our favourite radio and TV programmes.

It wasn’t always that way though, as they sometimes need to be reminded. Here’s a list of conversation starters, with just a hint of exaggeration.

Our childhood was so deprived...

The school dinners were leftovers – from the dinners at other schools.

At Christmas we each got an orange painted stone.

We had a single pair of socks between three of us – a brown one and a blue one.

Our Father Christmas letter simply read: all donations gratefully received.

We made all our own decorations out of last year’s decorations.

We glued pencil shavings together to make a new pencil.

It was a treat to be sat outside the pub with a lemonade.

As dad was a keen gardener, we had to follow the rag and bone horse until we’d collected a bagful.

We were only allowed to stay up late to watch programmes we couldn’t understand.

All the kids in class knew you’d redecorated by the cover on your exercise book.

We were told that the radio only worked at teatime.

Every child had to learn fractions to cope with mum’s Green Shield Stamps.

We shared a toilet with the municipal baths.

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Beer Buxton brewery’s first ever brew was mashed-in on a cold, dark, January 1st night in 2009. The brewhouse was the family garage and the batch size was about 40 litres.

The resulting pale ale was consumed with relish after a tantalising wait for fermentation and bottle-conditioning to run their course. Over the following months, recipes were tweaked, altered, thrown away and revived as they searched out information online and in countless books and picked the brains of generous and far more experienced brewers.

Within 12 months, following positive feedback and enthusiasm, the decision to take brewing to the next level and go ‘commercial’ was made and, for a while, Buxton ‘cuckoo-brewed’ at another local microbrewery. In January 2010, Buxton Brewery was born, brewing on a second-hand 800 litre plant in earnest.

Fast-forward 9 years and the team, which has steadily grown, is now based in a 7000 square foot modern building on Staden Lane, Buxton. Its custom designed and British-built brewhouse produces around 3500 litres per brew, 3 times per week.

The brewery, for me, has always been one that stands out, pushing the boundaries, making upwards of 30 distinct brews that not only have a nod to tradition, but also innovate, which means they are often imitated.

Separated by a restaurant and just 10ft, Buxton Brewery has two bars in which to enjoy the fruits of their labour. The informal ‘Tap House’ caters for everyone including families, serving great food in very comfortable surroundings, whereas the ‘Cellar Bar’ is more suited to the discerning drinker. It would be quite easy for Buxton Brewery to share many

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of the same beers in the two locations, given that the venues are essentially catering for different crowds.

However, on a recent visit, it was clear that their extensive portfolio enabled them to have a wide breadth of ales in both establishments, meaning I was really spoilt for choice.

One such beer – and a reason for the pilgrimage – was an Ice Cream Beer. Collaborating with Omnipollo brewery, they have created a range of beers that are topped with a slushy sorbet. I sought out the Original Vanilla Ice Cream Beer and also tried the Blueberry Frozen Yoghurt Ale and, in my opinion, the frozen ice did add something to the experience. Gimmicks aside, the first few sips I did struggle to taste the beer as I got mouthfuls of slush, which wasn’t too unpleasant in itself. The combination of the vanilla slush and the citrusy pale ale thereafter really works, adding depth and a real creaminess to the beer, which would normally be delivered by adding lactose to the brew. The yoghurt slush added a real ice-cold sharpness to what was already a relatively sour fruit beer and, on reflection, probably worked better given that the beer style was more akin to a dessert than the pale ale.

With their range available in cask, keg, bottle and cans, they have all the bases covered, and with the quality being such, it’s definitely worth the effort to visit (the Transpeak bus runs pretty regularly along the A6), or seek out their beers at your local bottle shop, to try them at home.

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Word on Wine With the sun disappearing over the horizon, it is good to try and extend the summer feeling.

During a wine tasting in the summer, I came across a variety that I hadn’t tasted before and I really enjoyed it. It brought the sun of Southern Italy to England during the rain of the summer. This is the ancient white grape called ‘Falanghina’. Also known as ‘Falanghina Greco’, this is an old variety which is only found in Southern Italy. The variety was used to form the base of a wine made by the Romans called ‘Falernain’. Pliny, the Roman author, reported that in the first century AD the wine quality was falling as they were producing the grapes for quantity rather than quality. It is believed that the Greeks and Romans planted the original vines back as far as 800 – 750 BC. However, Falanghina survived the next 2 millennia and had a resurgence in the 1990s in the region of Campania in the hills surrounding Naples.

A good example of wine produced using the Falanghina grape is the Terredora di Paolo Falanghina 2018 from Majestic Wines. The Terredora Di Paolo winery is in the rugged landscape of Serra in Montefusco, in the Avellino region of Campania.

The winery sits on the ridge line above the Sabato River and is surrounded by its own group of vineyards.

It is part of the local ‘wine route’ and is among the neighbouring region of Irpinia’s 3 DOC areas. The vineyards consist of volcanic soils rich in limestone and clay and the vines survive the southern exposure to the sun during the hot summer days on windy hills, 400 – 650m above sea level.

The wine is made completely of the Falanghina grape from carefully selected vineyards of the area in early October. After the juices have settled, cool fermentation takes place using specially selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is left for 3 months on its lees in the tank, which creates a vanilla hint without the use of ageing in oak barrels. This produces an easy drinking wine with intense nose and fresh crisp palate, with a well-balanced taste and a long pleasing finish.

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Available from: Majestic Wines, Ashbourne Road, Derby. £13.99 per bottle (£11.99 as part of a Mix Six) For more information please visit www.majestic.co.uk or terredorra.com.

If you like wine and would like to learn more, why not come along to one of our monthly meetings? Visit our website at www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com or contact me on 01159303712 for more details on our meetings and the variety of wines we will be tasting.

By David Savidge, Kilburn Wine Circle

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Leek, Aubergine and Tomato Gratins Simpler to make than a vegetarian lasagne, but just as tasty. Serve with crusty bread and green salad for a family supper.

Serves: 4 Ready in: 55 minutes Ingredients: 1 large aubergine, trimmed and thinly sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large leek, trimmed and halved widthways then cut into strips 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600g bottle passata (sieved tomatoes) 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp dried oregano Pinch of sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g ricotta cheese 150g mozzarella cheese, sliced

Method: Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7. Brush the aubergine slices with 2 tbsp of the oil. Heat a large cast-iron griddle pan and cook the slices (in batches) for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly charred and just tender. Set aside.

Blanch the leeks in a large pan of lightly salted water for 1 minute then refresh under cold water. Drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper.

Heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes then add the garlic and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the passata, tomato puree, oregano and sugar and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened, stirring frequently. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Spread some of the sauce in the base of four shallow individual gratin dishes.

Cover with half the aubergine and leek then spread more tomato sauce on top.

Crumble over the ricotta cheese. Cover with the rest of the aubergine and remaining sauce.

Top with the mozzarella and the remaining leeks.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Top with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan (or vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese) mixed with brown breadcrumbs before baking to give a lovely golden crispy crust to the finished dishes.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

Book Reviews: Fall Into a Good Book This Autumn The Dutch House Ann Patchett

This is a book about the bond between siblings, the repercussions of past events that echo down the years and the attachment people can feel for a place. In this case, the place is a big, grand house, and the siblings are Danny and his big sister, Maeve. Their mother flees when Danny is just a toddler, leaving Maeve to step into her shoes. When the children gain a stepmother, they soon learn they’re not welcome in their own home and the future they had planned comes tumbling down. A beautifully written, gentle book, The Dutch House is one to savour.

Tall Tales and Wee Stories Billy Connolly

Tall Tales and Wee Stories brings together some of the most popular sketches from Billy Connolly’s 50-year career in comedy, including Jojoba Shampoo, The Last Supper, Shouting at Wildebeest and more. Dip in when you need an instant pick-me-up after a bad day. (Just don’t read it on the train, unless you don’t mind snorting with laughter in public.)

Time to Eat Nadiya Hussain

Like to eat home-cooked food but often struggle to find the time? This book is for you. From batch-cooking to making the most of leftovers, plus plenty of quick and simple recipes, Time to Eat is a treasure trove of ideas. Enjoy Harissa Bean Pizza for brunch (with just ten minutes of hands-on time), followed

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How to Create your Garden Adam Frost

During spring and summer, it can be a challenge just to keep the grass cut and the weeds at bay. Come autumn, the garden is a bit easier to manage, so it’s a good time to start planning for next year.

This book is packed with practical advice, from designing walkways to revitalising borders and building water features. Step-by-step instructions, bright photos and illustrations, and an easy-going writing style make the process of garden design all the more enjoyable.

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How to be a Clothes Connoisseur Christa Weil

Rebelling against fast fashion?

This book will help you to embrace vintage clothing.

You’ll learn how to recognise quality craftsmanship, identify different types of materials, cuts and designs, and choose clothes that look like they’ve been tailor-made for you, as well as finding out what to check for before buying, and much, much more. It’s Vintage Darling! is over ten years old now, so you may need to order it from your library or buy it second-hand online.

Christmas Papercraft Patricia Moffett

Planning to make your own decorations this Christmas?

This book makes it easy, with templates and step-bystep instructions. There are tree decorations, lanterns and a festive winter scene for a shelf or mantelpiece, as well as greetings cards; thirteen designs are included altogether. For most, all you need is some paper, a craft knife, glue, a cutting mat (ideally), and fifteen minutes’ peace and quiet.

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Alex Robinson Why…?

Over the past 10 years, technology has made our lifestyles more sedentary.

Why exercise when you can flip through over 6,000 movies and television shows on Netflix? You can zap a whole (sodium-infused) dinner in the microwave and scroll through the Internet for hours on end (doesn’t that sound like the ideal weekend?).

However, this sedentary lifestyle is the source of many health problems for today’s modern society, ranging from diabetes, to chronic joint pain, to obesity. In 2013, the World Health Organisation said that obesity has doubled since 1980. Lucky for you, no expensive prescription is needed to prevent this: just exercise!

Here are 10 reasons why getting fit is the best decision you’ll ever make: 1. You only have one body and you have to live in it for the rest of your life. Why not treat it with respect?

2. Being active helps to boost your ‘good’ cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and reduces your ‘bad’ cholesterol.

3. Exercise increases the release of endorphins, which boosts mood. (Hit the gym when you’re stressed or in a bad mood for instant relief!)

4. Building muscle increases your body’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) so you can burn more calories while you’re resting. So get lifting those weights!

5. Exercise boosts energy levels – ironic, right? Working your heart and lungs releases more nutrients and oxygen into your bloodstream so more energy for you!

6. Getting fit helps to prevent chronic health conditions, such as high cholesterol, obesity, and joint problems. Just for the ladies, being fit reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

7. Exercise is a great bonding experience for friends and family. Running, walking, boxing, half-marathons… oh, my!

8. Getting fit can help boost your self-confidence.

9. The chance of physical injury decreases. Strong muscles mean less pressure on major joints like knees.

10. Improving your fitness reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart disease and stroke. Show your heart some love.

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Derbyshire Walking: Horsley to Horsley Woodhouse Walk Type: Mainly footpaths through undulating farmland and woodland, small sections on quiet country roads.

Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 Km) Time: Allow 3 -3.5 hours Parking: Park sensibly in the village.

Waymarking: Routeway 2 OS Map: Landranger (1:50,000) 119 Buxton & Matlock, Explorer (1;25,000) 259 Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne & Cheadle Start: Begin the walk at the Coach & Horses

The Route 1. Follow Church Street through the village to St Clement’s Church.

Horsley stone pillar box, the ‘home made’ pillar box, can be found at the corner of Church Street and French Lane. This was erected and brought into use on 24 December 1896.

It appears today that the Horsley pillar box is unique in Derbyshire, possibly even in the country.

The fountains in the village are called Sophia, situated ‘beneath the spreading Chestnut tree’, Rosamund, on the triangle opposite the Coach & Horses Inn and Blanche, standing opposite the pillar box at the top of French Lane.

These are three fountains given to the village in 1864 by the Sitwell family and named after their daughters. The fountains came into use in 1864.

2. Take the footpath on the left just before the church, towards Coxbench.

5. Upon reaching the stream, cross and turn right up the hill (ignoring the stile on your right). Follow the track for approximately 400m until reaching a dry stone wall.

6. Cross the stile on your right and continue across the field heading towards the house, passing a telegraph pole. Upon reaching a wall on the left cross the stile a few metres along, to enter the woodland.

St Clement’s Parish Church dates back to 1200. The tower shows the decoration of that period and has a wonderful broach spire. Around 1800, whilst England anticipated invasion by the French under Bonaparte, many villages formed a ‘Home Guard’. The Horsley Corps, formed by squire E. S. Sitwell, gathered men from Horsley Woodhouse and district. It is believed that the damage that is evident on the side of Horsley church tower was a result of poor marksmanship by Squire Sitwell’s volunteers.

3. On entering the field, bear left and cross the field diagonally following the line of pylons through three fields. Continue downhill with the hedge on the left, then pass through the squeeze stile to reach the road. Beware of traffic on the next section.

4. Turn right at the road and take the footpath on the opposite side of the main road, approximately 100 metres along.

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Leave the fence and follow a well-defined footpath on the left.

Castle of Horeston: Look carefully to see the crumbling remains on the sandstone spur.

This was built by Hugh Buron in the 12th century. It passed to King John in 1198 who had it rebuilt between 1200 - 1203. He visited twice during his turbulent reign, breaking his journey from Burton Abbey to Nottingham.

8. Keep to the woodland path, with a sandstone spur on your left and the edge of the wood on your right.

Continue through the wood until reaching a cart track at a T-junction. Turn right and follow the track to eventually join a road (Sandy Lane). Beware of traffic on this section.

9. Continue up the hill towards Brackley Gate. Follow the road left past a cul-de-sac and take the footpath to the left, adjacent to a farm gate. Cross the yard to a stile and carry on along the side of the wall through two fields.

Ryknild Street: runs from the Roman fort at Templeborough, near Doncaster, enters Derbyshire in the north-east and runs southwards, close to Chesterfield and the Roman fort at Little Chester, now part of Derby City. It leaves the county towards the fort at Wall near Lichfield. It may well have been a road built by the Romans, indicated by the Latin word Street.

10. Descend through the field aiming for the left side of a large gap in the trees. Go through the gate and follow the field boundary to the road (Smalley Mill Road).

Beware of traffic.

11. Cross the road to a stile opposite and follow the path to the footbridge. Take the path diagonally across the field to the hedge on the right. Continue uphill with the hedge on the right to reach the gate. Cross the footbridge and continue uphill with the hedge on your right to join Wood Lane (beware of traffic).

12. Turn left at the road and follow the pavement until reaching a stile on the left, approximately 150 metres past Hilltop Farm.

13. Following the path, cross the top of the field and walk diagonally over two more fields to the bridge.

14. Take the stile on the right and follow the path along the top of the field to a gap. Turn sharply right down the field to the stile and a footbridge at the bottom of the field. Turn left to a further stile in the hedge.

15. Pass through the gate and cross the footbridge.

Follow the field boundary (adjacent to the golf course) through several fields. On reaching the golf club gate, bear right with the hedge on the left to the field boundary.

16. Cross the next field and take the path between the houses. On reaching the main road, turn left back to the starting point.

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

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Land Rover Discovery This list was always destined to feature Land Rover’s go-anywhere Discovery. As well as seven comfortable seats, its off-road technology makes it just as capable of scaling steep inclines as it is making the weekly shopping run.

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Audi Q7 The big Q7 flies the flag for premium manufacturers here, offering that top-notch driving experience you’d expect from an Audi. A high-quality interior and silky-smooth petrol and diesel engines seal the deal.

There’s the all-conquering SQ7 available too – which puts many ‘normal’ performance cars to shame.

Tesla Model X Representing the electric contingent is Tesla’s Model X. Spaceship-like in design, it’s a real looker out on the road. A realistic 300-mile all-electric range means it’s usable for long-distance drivers, too.

Though it may be expensive to buy outright, the Model X justifies its high price tag with minimal running costs and plenty of performance.

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Skoda Kodiaq Skoda hit the nail on the seven-seater head when it released the Kodiaq. Rock-solid build quality and incredible value for money meant that this Czech SUV enjoyed immediate popularity and has continued to do so.

Ford S-Max Though Ford’s S-Max has been around a little while now, it’s still one of the best-driving seven-seaters around, and offers genuine practicality as well. A range of frugal engines help to keep trips to the pump to a minimum, and build quality is solid.

It’s available with a range of efficient engines too, including a new performance-orientated model, the Kodiaq vRS.

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Homes & Gardens Get yourself a good selection of rocks from local or mail-order suppliers and don’t be tempted to use old chunks of concrete – the end result will look like a rubble pile with plants!

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Gardening

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Homes & Gardens

Property Matters Don’t Delay, Act Today!

3. Planning application – The finished design will often require planning permission. If it goes smoothly this can take up to eight weeks.

Things Always Take Longer Than You Think

4. Production drawings – You should always wait for planning approval before proceeding with the more detailed technical drawings as these can be difficult and expensive to change should the planners require any amendments to the layout. These drawings can take another two weeks to produce.

We’ve noticed over the years that homeowners want their extension finished and ready for the summer, or by Christmas – and you can understand why. Unfortunately, however, most homeowners start to think about things a couple of months too 5. Building Regulations approval and tendering – You can late. We get calls in early January from customers run these concurrently, but they will both take more or wanting a summer completion when they really less another three weeks. needed to start the ball rolling in November or Your questions answered bytheJon December. Similarly we get calls in the height of 6. Construction phase – Depending on size and summer when Easter is a better bet for a ChristmasPilkington, complexity this can Pilkington vary from 6 weeks to 6 months, but Jon Architecture completion. on average most extensions are built in ten to twelve weeks.

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Be suspicious You can usually squeeze in aon an A QUARTER! someone who can start right away. At least two weeks So, don’t delay!

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Children & Education

Charity Halloween Spookfest You may be familiar with the ‘Halloween House’ at Rawson Green…the spectacularly dressed property is becoming a popular local attraction on 31st October.

Homeowners Gary and Lesley transform their front garden into a spook-tacular trail that’s open to all and, in doing so, raise hundreds of pounds for charity each year.

This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before: “We always like to make things as different as possible from previous events”, says Gary. This year, however, they’re taking on more than ever before – Gary and Lesley will be getting married in Ripley that morning, in full Halloween attire! While most newlyweds would spend the afternoon at a reception, the new Mr & Mrs Harris will be dashing home to add the finishing touches to their Halloween-fest. By 4pm they will be ready to welcome guests into their incredible tunnel of darkened passages filled with witches, ghosts, ghouls, spooky music, smoke machines, lasers… and a few surprises, too!

Gary and Lesley spend months preparing their home for the event, which initially began just to entertain their

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grandchildren and local trick or treaters, and has grown into a fantastic charity fundraiser which now attracts 100s of people in just 5 hours!

“We’re raising money for Children in Need and we’re expecting a visit from Pudsey Bear on the night. Everyone’s welcome – people of all ages come along to enjoy the spectacle! There’s no formal admission charge but we ask for donations to the charity; we will be selling hot dogs, soft drinks and tea and coffee too, with all proceeds going to Children in Need. We know it’s going to be a very hectic day…but we can’t wait!”

To enjoy the Halloween-fest call in to 17 Rawson Green, Kilburn DE56 0LN between 4pm and 9pm on 31st October… and don’t forget to congratulate the spooky bride and groom while you’re there!

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The Diary of a Local Mum Time to Grow Up… When’s the right time to start giving your kids more freedom? Encouraging more responsibility? Asking them to help out at home? Allowing them to stay home alone? The list of ‘grown up’ things is endless, as is the ‘advice’ about when and how to approach this phase.

While everyone has an opinion, often a very strong one, these vary massively (‘My 4-year-old always puts his/her own washing away’, ‘My 10-year-old has their own key’, ‘I’d never let my 14-year-old cook unsupervised’…) and there are no guidelines for these kinds of things – every family seems to take a different approach. There is no official law about when a child can stay at home unsupervised, no guidance on how much they should be doing around the house and, while I know you should use your own judgement on these matters, this often leaves you second guessing.

It makes sense that you should encourage and allow more grown up behaviour as and when your child is ready ... although this can vary depending on the task at hand. When it comes to household chores, it’s certainly not advisable to follow their lead. I don’t think it’s out of order to ask a teenager to load/unload the dishwasher from time to time. For a teenager, however, it’s apparently unreasonable to ask them to even put dirty pots anywhere in the vague vicinity of the dishwasher. With regards to other adult activities though, such as shopping or enjoying cake in a café with friends … oh yes, suddenly they’re very grown up!

The truth is who really is ready to ‘adult’? I’m certainly not! There are many days when I wish I could shy away from the responsibilities of being a grown-up. It often feels overwhelming. When you glance around for the adult in the room then suddenly realise that it’s you, you’re the one in charge, the feelings of inadequacy, ineptitude and immaturity hit you like a train. This ‘growing up’

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lark sneaks up on you out of nowhere; before you know it you’re a fully-fledged adult and you don’t remember getting the certificate.

With this in mind, I feel I should be encouraging my kids to take more responsibility so that they’re fully prepared for all that adulthood throws at them, by taking small steps now such as being able to get themselves up in the morning with no input (aka nagging) from me, look after themselves (to a degree...I’m not about to book a fortnight in Spain and leave them to their own devices), help around the house, tidy their rooms, take responsibility for their own belongings and organisation etc.

The other part of me, though, wants them to remain kids for as long as possible: happy, carefree, and blissfully unaware of the mundane shackles of adulthood. Who wants to tidy their room when there’s a massive trampoline to bounce on? They certainly don’t – and who can blame them? If I could opt out of being a grown-up for a while I most certainly would and (serious doubts about the strength of my pelvic floor aside) I’d probably be out there bouncing with them if I wasn’t buried under a very long and very boring to-do list.

Whatever approach you take, being an adult isn’t always easy and I think some leeway is required either way. While kids should be given a chance to try their hand at some more grown up things, grown-ups should also be allowed some time off on occasion. So why not grant yourself the day off ‘adulting’? Put your worries aside, leave your laundry on the floor, and spend the day doing whatever you fancy, whether that’s playing on the trampoline or binge-watching Netflix … maybe make sure there’s a responsible adult somewhere nearby though, just in case you need one!

(Oh, and try to put out of your mind the fact that tomorrow you’re going to have to sort all this mess out… Growing up’s no fun.)

By Helen Young

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Your Horoscope October and November 2019 October moves the sign of Libra to the forefront. Libra is the sign of the scales and invites concentration and reflection on what needs to be done to find more stability in your life. As the energising planet Mars joins the Sun in Libra on the 4th there is a great opportunity to put some energy into achieving a balanced life. Mercury and Venus arrive in Scorpio early in the month ensuring that many of us will take the plunge in search of truth, wisdom and untapped resources. The Aries full moon on the 13th brings a peak in physical energy and enhanced activity, suggesting the drive to find expression in a creative way.

The new moon falls in intense Scorpio on the 28th; this can be an emotional time as the mysteries of life intrigue and invite us to delve a little deeper. November puts the deep and mysterious sign of Scorpio into the spotlight; this is your cosmic invitation to review anything in your life that has outlived its purpose and needs shifting. Mercury remains in retrograde motion until the 20th giving ample time for in-depth reflection on the changes that need to be made. Dynamic Mars arrives in Scorpio on the 19th offering great potential to develop your inner warrior and your ability to fight for change and transformation.

Venus, the planet of love and romance, enters Sagittarius on the 2nd; chances are that romantic attachments can blossom as they become more passionate and intense. The full moon is in Taurus on the 12th and the new moon is in adventurous Sagittarius on the 26th.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 October: An exciting creative opportunity appears to be up for grabs during October as the powerful Aries full moon on the 13th challenges you to up your game and reach out to take some risks. Mars arriving in Libra on the 4th may bring a relationship issue into question. November: Resources and finances are in the spotlight during November as the Scorpio Sun encourages an all-important review. Scorpio Mars demands privacy so it’s best to play a close hand until Mercury goes direct on the 21st. The Sagittarian new moon on the 26th brings refreshing change.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 October continues with the theme of new friendships. Venus, your planetary ruler, enters the deep and powerful sign of Scorpio on the 9th, drawing your attention to the important things in your life. It may be best to think carefully before you express your opinion. November: The transformational Scorpio Sun shines a guiding light on all your partnerships and relationships in November. This is a great time to make some changes as you communicate your values and your worth – if those around don’t get it, it’s because it’s time for them to move on.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 October: Love and romance are in the spotlight during October as energetic Mars stirs up relationships, particularly after the 4th. Mercury and Venus in deep and intense Scorpio suggest that there might also be some soul searching and decisions to be made concerning work matters. November: The work and wellbeing angle of your chart is emphasised during November as daily routines and general health become your top priorities.

Mercury, your ruler, returns to direct motion after the 21st ensuring that things get easier as interesting new opportunities come your way.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 October: The powerful Aries full moon on the 13th highlights a career opportunity as your thinking becomes much clearer and you are ready to forge ahead with an important decision. It’s a good time to revise what your unique qualities are and use your imagination and creativity. November: The Moon, your ruler, starts November in down-to-earth Capricorn, illuminating the relationship sector of your chart. Saturn and Pluto are in your opposite sign and could create stress and tension caused by a lack of clarity. The way forward becomes much clearer as Mercury turns direct on the 21st.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 October is looking very positive for communication and negotiations on all levels; your mind should be focussed in order to expand your knowledge. Jupiter enhances your creativity and brings optimism and good luck, but be sure not to overstretch yourself. November: Romance is high on the agenda in November as the love planet arrives in fiery Sagittarius. Abundant Jupiter lends a helping hand and ensures that things go your way this month. The Taurus full moon on the 12th brings a career issue into the spotlight.

VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 October: Exciting new beginnings are evident as the month commences; Mercury, your ruler, enters Scorpio on the 3rd bringing your attention to what is really important in your life and helping you to ignore and dismiss what is no longer valid. Communication is enhanced with the Scorpio full moon. November shines the light on all forms of thinking and communication. Your mind is focussed as you review the power of your thoughts and eliminate those that are destructive. After the 21st you’ll find the courage to express opinions that you are normally reluctant to express.

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Community LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 October: As Venus, your ruling planet, moves into Scorpio on the 9th all things financial come to the forefront.

Creative planning is necessary as you consider new and exciting ways of making money. Mars energises your sign from the 4th; you should find that your vitality improves. November welcomes your ruling planet to the exciting and daring sign of Sagittarius. The urge for adventure and risk-taking is strong as plans for new endeavours start to form. Successful interaction and new projects are the main themes to keep you occupied.

Confidence is strong as you do things your way.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 October may turn out to be a rather introspective month; be sure to take care of your physical health as your strength may be drained by over-stretching yourself. The Scorpio new moon on the 28th changes the energy as you make a path for new projects to be initiated. November is your birthday month and it offers the start of a brand new cycle of transformation and personal growth. Dynamic Mars enters your sign on the 19th, ensuring the perfect opportunity to be more assertive as you step up into a more important role. The new moon on the 26th could see a lucky breakthrough.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 October: This month might bring some uncertainty as the reflective and self-examining area of your chart is highlighted. Steer your energy towards realistic targets that can be completed with hard work. The powerful Scorpio new moon on the 28th brings an important breakthrough. November is super-charged as Jupiter and Venus in your sign make their presence felt. The full moon on the 12th brings an important work-related issue to the surface and then your own powerful new moon on the 26th ensures that your long-held dreams and aspirations finally take shape.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 October suggests there is a challenge to your work and career situation as enthusiastic Mars moves into a confrontational position. Try not to give in to unnecessary self-criticism as your task is to balance logic with imagination. Opportunities arrive on the Scorpio new moon. November: The Sun is powerful during November, stirring up anything to do with friendships and group endeavours. Romance is also favoured as dynamic Mars moves into passionate Scorpio on the 19th, increasing the chances of a meeting with someone new.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 October: This month emphasises the importance of making plans for further education, adventure and travel.

Your life goals are highlighted and the powerful new moon in Scorpio on the 28th facilitates new projects that require your concentration and endurance. November: Scorpio Mercury turns direct on the 21st so you may not have to be so persistent to be clearly understood in your business dealings. An important breakthrough involving close friends comes around the time of the Sagittarian new moon on the 26th PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 October: This month highlights the need for balance and stability in your investments, finances and resources.

Mercury and Venus arrive in intense Scorpio during the second week and both planets favour the discussion of matters that are usually kept hidden. November: Favourable Jupiter at the highest point in your chart makes a challenging aspect to innovative Uranus; you’ll need to stay wide awake and attentive to any new prospects that suddenly appear. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 26th offers exciting opportunities and opens your mind to new horizons.

NAVIGATE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS with in-depth knowledge and cosmic awareness. Â

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

Tune in to positive and productive planetary cycles and become more successful in life and in business. Please contact me now for a personal astrological reading and/or a transformational life coaching consultation.

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We always encourage residents to follow the doorstep code whenever they answer the door to unexpected callers. This includes making sure doors and windows are locked and using a door bar or chain before opening the door.

Your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team would like to offer some advice around the Halloween and bonfire night period, when people may experience unwanted trick or treaters or what they consider to be anti-social behaviour.

Residents can get hold of posters to display in windows or doors showing passers-by that they do not wish to be visited.

You can download one to print from the Derbyshire police website, www.derbyshire.police.uk, or contact your local team on the details below.

Our officers will also offer a different poster to supermarkets, stores and shops which tell customers that eggs and flour will not be sold to anyone under the age of 16. If you are a parent, you might want to consider the following tips, and encourage your children to be respectful of members of the community who may be vulnerable, fearful or not want to be disturbed. They include: • Young children involved in trick or treat should be accompanied by an adult • Consider calling at houses where you know the occupants, rather than strangers • Respect the privacy and wishes of people who do not want to take part in trick or treat – observe the “Sorry No Trick or Treat” posters.

Fireworks Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service offer good safety advice on the use of fireworks and bonfires. We would encourage you to take a look at their website: www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/ keeping-safe/keeping-safe-outdoors.

The following laws apply to fireworks; breaking these laws could lead to prosecution: • Fireworks cannot be set off between 11pm and 7am, except for Bonfire Night, when they can be let off until midnight, and New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when the curfew ends at 1am the following day • It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy or carry fireworks • Throwing or setting off fireworks in the street is also against the law If you would like to contact your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team for more advice or information, you can do so on one of the following options: • Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call 101.

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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.

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

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

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Linda Foster of Ripley. Linda was nominated by her husband Roger Foster. Here’s what Roger wrote: “I would like to nominate my wife Linda Foster. For the last ten years Linda has looked after her friend Betty.

This is ever since Betty sadly lost her only daughter Judith. Judith was Linda’s best friend and was worried that when she passed away there would be no one to look out for her Mum as she got older. Ever since, Linda has made the forty mile round trip to Betty’s twice a week to make sure she is ok. Until the last three years this was in addition to visiting and looking after her own elderly parents. All this has been done quietly without any fuss. Linda really is a ‘trooper’.” Roger Foster.

Linda Foster receives the bouquet from her husband Roger.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 23 October 2019.

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

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Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet. All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating.

Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/working at the same address… and remember – flowers don’t just have to be for women!

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walking for Health Every Thursday at 9:30am outside Bourne’s Café Denby Pottery Visitors Centre, DE5 8NX, a 40 minute and 60 minute walk. Info: contact Jayne Stallion 07971 126382; jayne.stallion@ambervalley.gov.uk

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

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

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

Walking for Health Waingroves Woodland Walk, first Tuesday each month 11am – 12.30pm. Meet at The Marquis of Ormonde, Codnor Denby Lane DE5 9SP. Info: Ripley Leisure Centre 01773 514727.

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

Call 01332 882535 or 07545 551890 for details.

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

Contact: Claire 07545551890 or Amy 07496167260.

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

Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Barbara Watts: 01773 745008.

Kilburn Christian Fellowship Meet in Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, 5pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month, refreshments. All ages welcome. Godfrey: 01332 781200 Kilburn Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Meet at Old Oak, Horsley Woodhouse 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7-8.30pm.Contact 07986 450580 or 01332 780276.

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

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

For all abilities. Meets at various times.

Please call Ross for details. Ross: 07791 683056

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

01773 741586

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

Email: gsl@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk.

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

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

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

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

Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. Contact Di 07919 116585 Horsley Woodhouse Joggers Meet at the church hall, Horsley Woodhouse 7.00pm Thursdays. £2 per session. Beginners group for new or returning joggers.

Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

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

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

Call Don 01332 881379.

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

Sitwell Arms Crown Green Bowling Club New members wanted, all ages welcome. Contact Tony: 07939 004479 or 01332 880858 The Getting to Know You Cafe Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall. DE7 6AT. 2nd or 3rd Wednesday each month (contact for forthcoming dates) 2-3.30pm. Hobbies, Crafts. Refreshments £1.50.

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

Walking for Health Every Wednesday 9:45am, 60 – 90 minute walk, meet at various locations. For more info contact Jayne Stallion 07971 126382; Jayne.stallion@ambervalley.gov.uk Whist Drive British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, every Friday 7.30pm. Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

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

Ripley 1st Ripley Scout Group Cubs, Beavers, Scouts 6/14 years for boys and girls. To join call group scout leader, Ron Ashton on 01773 745420 www.1stRipleyScouts.org 4th Ripley Rainbows For girls age 5+. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk for details Academy Crafters Meet at Ripley Academy every other Wednesday from 6.30-8.30pm, £2. Get together with likeminded people and craft! Contact gilli.p189@gmail.com or search ‘Academy Crafters’ on FB.

Little Black Book Aim Excelsum School of Music Band practice on Mondays – 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Unit F, Sitwell Business Centre, Heage Road Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH. Suitable for 6+ years of age and parents, of all abilities. For further details please email: info@aimexcelsum.co.uk Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute. Childminders wishing to join the group can call Marion on 07952 798808, Claire 07891 956715, Trina 07875 142583.

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

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

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

Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

David: 01773 423854.

Hearing Help (AV) Social group every 3rd Wednesday 11.45am-2.30pm. Lip Reading Group every Friday 10am-12pm. At 156 Derby Road, Ripley. 01773 570976.

Ivy Grove Surgery Patient Group Meet 7pm last Wednesday monthly (excluding August and December) at Ivy Grove Surgery, Steeple Drive, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3TH. New members very welcome. For further information email ivgpatientgroup@gmail.com or visit www.ivygrove.org.uk Live Life Better Free healthy lifestyles service for Derbyshire residents. Advice and help on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Info: 0800 085 2299 or 01629 538200, llbd.info@derbyshire.gov.uk or Livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities. Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley.

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

Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

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

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

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

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

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

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

Many different interests catered for. Call Rosie: 01773 461360.

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

Ripley Green Garters Ladies North West Morris Dance Team meet every Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Dancers and musicians welcome. 07462 092041.

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

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

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 Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at at Sawmills Village Hall, 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@gmail.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis Public House, Maple Avenue, Ripley 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com Ripley School of Dancing Ballroom, Latin American & Old Time Classical. Adult’s practice/tuition class Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

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

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

Contact Roland 01773 746543’.

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

Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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

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

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

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

TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE ISSUES, E-MAIL helen@allthingslocal.co.uk DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2019. Please note that only groups and classes which are held in the distribution area of All Things Local will be included.

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Hobbies How to Keep Your Goldfish Happy Almost everyone has kept a goldfish at some time in their lives. Whether it was won as a prize at a funfair or bought as a pet, most of us have a memory of watching our fish swim around its new, watery home for the first time.

The trouble is, many of us also have a memory of our first fish dying – sometimes within weeks or months of bringing it home. Keeping goldfish is not as easy as it seems, although with proper care and attention some can live for as long as 25 years. A record-breaking goldfish called “Tish”, from North Yorkshire, actually lived for 43 years.

With their bright scales, varied colours and graceful moves, goldfish can make delightful pets. If you are thinking of keeping goldfish, here are some useful care tips:

Too darned hot?

Goldfish need to be kept in clean, cool water that mirrors their original habitat of freshwater rivers, ponds and lakes. The temperature should ideally remain between 10° C to 22° C, so a heater should not normally be necessary. It’s important to avoid sudden changes of temperature, especially when adding fresh water that is colder than the water currently in the tank. If you are worried about temperature swings, buy a thermometer.

A clean fish is a happy fish

Fish from the carp family (to which the goldfish belongs) produce a large amount of waste matter.

This means that harmful toxins build up in the water, so buy a filter and make sure that it is regularly cleaned.

The chlorine in tap water is dangerous to fish, so leave water to stand for 24 hours or add a dechlorinating product. It’s impossible to tell whether water is healthy by just looking at it,

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so test the water at least every four weeks with a kit that screens for ammonia and nitrate.

Give me some space

A simple way to calculate the amount of space your goldfish needs in a tank is to allow 2 litres of water per 0.5cm of goldfish length. The RSPCA is very clear that ‘decorative’ tanks, such as goldfish bowls, are not suitable for fish. Round bowls are particularly harmful because the surface area is very small, limiting the amount of oxygen that can enter the water.

Feed me

Make sure you buy the right kind of food for your fish and never feed a goldfish with tropical fish flakes. Goldfish require a plant-based diet, whereas tropical fish need protein.

Remove food after five minutes if it remains uneaten, as it will rot and pollute the water. If you are not sure how much to give your fish, start with a small amount, then add a little more if they still appear to be hungry.

All these guidelines may make goldfish care seem complicated – particularly if you thought you could just pop your fish into a bowl of tap water and watch it swim around. There may be a certain amount of work involved in keeping goldfish, but you’ll be rewarded by the sight of happy, healthy fish that – like Tish the Yorkshire goldfish – will live to a ripe old age. Your fish may not survive until they are over 40, but with good care they will certainly give you many years of pleasure.

By Kate McLelland

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Local History The Gas Man Cometh

In the early 19th century, the installation of gas lighting, firstly in the streets and then in homes, marked the beginnings of a different kind of industrial revolution.

Gas lighting made the streets safer. Before then, on dark winter nights “the aged and infirm are often placed in danger, and it is all but impossible for a respectable female to pass on the streets in the dark without being insulted by rude jests, clothed in coarse, not to say obscene language, emanating from youths who crowd the corners of the streets.” That was The Derbyshire Times in 1856, the year Ripley’s streets were first lit.

Gas lighting in homes also meant that there was an increase in literacy: people could read and write far better with the bright gas lights than the candles and oil lamps they replaced.

It had long been known that gas produced by heating coal burnt with a bright flame, but it wasn’t until 1813 that the country’s first public gas lights, on Westminster Bridge, were installed. Derby got gas lighting in the 1820s, Belper in 1848. Ripley was a little slower; in fact its first gas was produced by James Crossley, who manufactured it to light his factory but also agreed with the town to supply it for lighting.

Crossley came to Derbyshire in 1851 from London, initially to learn his trade in the Derby Silk Mill.

Quickly, he settled in Ripley, taking over the small factory of Thomas Topham. Ripley was convenient for a cotton manufacturer: there was ample coal for the steam engines to power machinery (and to produce gas), and access to cotton thread from the Strutt and Arkwright factories in James Crossley the Derwent valley.

The Crossley factory gradually specialised, especially in candle wicks (which required no snuffing, as they advertised). James Crossley himself, as well as developing his business, was a major figure in many of the town’s institutions. In the late 1870s, however, he was declared bankrupt and, having moved to Derby, was declared ineligible to hold his seat in local government. He died in

1881, at the age of 53.

His son, also James, took over the business and it remained in the family until his death, in 1903, when the firm merged with Morgans of Manchester to become Morgan Crossley. In spite of a disastrous fire in 1923, the mill, or parts of it, remained in operation until the mid-20th century.

As for the gas supply, this was taken over by the town’s own gas works, Ripley Gas Company advert, from 1934 Ripley Gas Company advert, from 1934 built near the pit on Peasehill in 1864. It was operated by the Ripley Gas Company (see pictured advert), and remained in operation until 1940. Electric lighting didn’t become available until 1913 (for street lighting), and most homes in Ripley would not have an electric supply until the late 1920s or 1930s.

So the next time you pop out on a dark night, spare a thought for the men and especially the women of Ripley before 1856 who braved the darkness to do their shopping.

By Ripley and District Heritage Trust www.rdht.org.uk

Supporting Stroke Survivors and their carers in Amber Valley

We are a small group of stroke survivors & their carers that meet up fortnightly to socialise, listen to speakers or entertainers, and offer each other peer support.

Every stroke is different, but we are an inclusive group.

All stroke survivors and their carers are welcome, we are here to support you in your unique journey.

Supporting us helps us support them & their carers

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Deadlines for December 2019/January 2020 Edition: Little Black Book & Community Diary: Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Advertisement Bookings, Editorials, Cancellations and Copy Amendments: Wednesday 23rd October 2019 New Advertiser Copy: Monday 28th October 2019

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Useful Numbers Doctors & Hospitals, Emergencies Post Offices Appletree Medical Practice 01332 842288 Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249 Amber Pharmacy 01332 985950 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) 116123 Severn Trent Water 0800 7834444 Social Care Services - Call Derbyshire 01629 533190 Water Floodline 08459 881188 Whitemoor Medical Centre 01773 880099

Belper (Strutt Street) 01773 820108 Codnor 01773 742376 Duffield 01332 840105 Heanor Post Office 01773 713034 Horsley Woodhouse 01332 880221 Kilburn 01332 880444 Little Eaton 01332 832780 Ripley (Derby Road) 0845 722 3344 Smalley 01332 882222

Travel Birmingham Airport East Midlands Airport East Midlands Trains Manchester Airport Flight Info National Rail Enquiries Roads - to report a fault Traveline – public transport info * Premium rate

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Community Diary October/November 2019 October:

5th: An Evening of Clairvoyance with Stephen Francis at Field Terrace Ripley DE53 HL (car park behind Pear Tree pub, Derby Road). 6pm, £6.00 on the door. Enquiries: 07773 684305.

6th: Damson Sunday at The Spotted Cow and Spotted Calf, Holbrook. Competitions for best damson wine, spirit, dessert, jam and chutney.

Entries 50p from 12 noon to The Spotted Cow; judging 3pm. Enquiries Cheryl 01332 880798, cheryl.brew@yahoo.co.uk or ask at the Cow or Calf.

12th: Sitwell Singers present Faure: Requiem, also featuring motets by Tchaikovsky. 7.30pm, St John the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby, DE1 3HZ. Tickets £12 (u16s free). Booking via www.sitwellsingers.org.uk, 01332 662519 or on the door (subject to availability).

12th: Ship of Fools stand-up comedy, 7.30 for 8pm No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Tickets £8; book via text 07804 563371 or shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk. Bring own drinks.

12th – 13th: Shottlegate Art Group will be exhibiting their paintings at No.28, Market Place, Belper. All visitors welcome.

14th: Take Heart (Derby) meeting & talk by Elizabeth Holloway on “Living on a River Boat”, 2.30pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, St Helen’s Street, Derby. Info: www.takeheartderby.co.uk or 01332 380219.

26th: Green Exchange Café 10am – 1pm No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. www.transitionbelper.org; Facebook: Transition Belper.

26th: Take Heart (Derby) Walking back to Health Tortoise Walk around Belper. Meet at Field Lane car park DE56 1UP. Times and info: 01332 831499.

29th: Take Heart (Derby) coffee morning at The Cube café, Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU 10.30am onwards. Info: www.takeheartderby.co.uk.

31st: Charity Halloween Spookfest at 17 Rawson Green, Kilburn, DE56 0LN, 4pm – 9pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Donations to Children in Need gratefully received.

November:

8th: Take Heart (Derby) Remembrance coffee morning at Royal Crown Derby. Info: www.takeheartderby.co.uk or 01332 380219.

11th: Take Heart (Derby) meeting and talk by Nancy Hawkesworth on “Life as a Farmer’s Wife”, 2.30pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, St Helen’s Street, Derby. Info: www.takeheartderby.co.uk or 01332 380219.

16th: Annual Christmas Bazaar, St Matthew’s Church, Morley (in the Conference Room at adjacent Morley Retreat House) 10am – 12noon. Seasonal attractions, raffle and refreshments. Admission free, all welcome.

16th: Christmas Market at Christ Church, The Triangle, Belper DE56 1BA. 11am to 2pm. Stalls, raffle, refreshments including turkey cobs and mulled wine.

Free admission. All welcome.

16th: Ship of Fools stand-up comedy, 7.30 for 8pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Tickets £8; book via text 07804 563371 or shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk. Bring own drinks.

23rd: Green Exchange Café 10am – 1pm No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. www.transitionbelper.org; Facebook: Transition Belper.

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 December 2019/January 2020 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 23rd October 2019.

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Index

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

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

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Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Coal Supplies: Belper Coal Supplies Computer Repairs: HT Computers

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Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh

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Painting & Decorating: John the Painter Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: MW Pest Control Pet Care Services: The Pet Servant Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plastering: McPherson-Davis Plumbing & Heating: Blacks Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton Plumbing & Heating: MDA Plumbing Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn Public House: The Bulls Head Belper Lane End Public House: Marquis of Ormonde

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Restaurant: The Bulls Head Belper Lane End Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde Roofing: Lords Roofing Roofing: Ripley Rubber Roofing

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1 17 Schoolwear: Loop Schoolwear 37 21 Security: JHC Security Security: Prestige 30 Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education 49 Solicitors: Shacklocks 8 23 Education: TCS Smart-Seniors Technology Tuition 4 Sports Massage: Essentials 63 Electrician: Andy Hill 46 Stairlifts: Direct Stairlifts 59 Electrician: McPherson-Davis 44 Stroke Support: Amber Valley Stroke Group Electrician: TME Electrical 39 Technology Tuition: TCS Smart-Seniors 4 44 Financial Advice: Belper IFS 9 Tree Care: ArborEx 43 Florist: Margaret’s Florist 54 Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services 47 Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic 23 Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em 39 Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels 32 Tree Care: The Garden Guy Tree Care: Orchard Tree Care 37 64 Garden Living: Cabin Master 3 Tyres & Exhausts: ETS Garden Machinery Sales, Service, Repairs: 4 Easy Service & Sales 29 Vet: John Rosie Vet Care at Home Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy 39 47 Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO 2 Window Cleaning: Deluxe Window Cleaning Heage Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows 35 46 Hair: Louise Brown 21 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Weatherseal 14 Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden 47 Wood/Multi-fuel Burners: Belper Coal Supplies 1 Home Improvements: Next Generation 36 Workwear: Loop Workwear Delicatessen: The Deli Dental Practice: Glendair

Joinery: R & D Joinery

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Kitchens: Arctic Interiors 36 Kitchens: Holtams 38 Kitchens: Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse 44 Kitchens: Paul M Longden 43 Landscaping: Langley Landscaping Loft Ladders: More than Loft Ladders

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