All Things Local - Village Edition - October/November 2022

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Welcome to the October/November issue of All Things Local, as we move into autumn after a scorching hot summer.

Autumn of course brings darker nights and usually more inclement weather, but there’s still a lot to look forward to! This transitional season is associated with delicious foods and fruits, star gazing, autumnal walks, beautiful colours and, of course, the celebrations of Halloween and Bonfire Night.

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So, without further ado, we’ll leave you to delve into all that our autumn issue has to offer. Enjoy! 2023

Please be aware that not everyone celebrates this occasion and some may feel intimidated by it so, if you’re Trick or Treating, please only knock on doors where pumpkins are displayed. Likewise, while Bonfire Night is enjoyed by many, some people and pets can be fearful so please be considerate of others when planning your events.

issue … wow, how time flies! Team ATL Pictured l to r: Karyn Milner (Publisher/Editor), Ruth Brown (Advertising Sales), Helen Young (Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator) Advertising Enquiries: Ruth Brown E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk T: 01332 883140 or 07545 261034 W: www.allthingslocal.co.ukAllThingsLocalMagazines Hello readers Advertising Enquiries: Ruth Brown E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk T: 01332 883140 or 07545 261034 W: www.allthingslocal.co.uk Winners’ Corner Contents Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 Course Sunday Lunch for 2 people at The Spotted Cow, Holbrook 6 Champagne Sudoku 25 Children’s Puzzles 76 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 79 Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle 14 Food, Drink, Entertainment 21 Motoring 27 Health, Beauty, Fitness 31 Homes & Gardens 37 Children & Education 75 Community 78 ADVERTISMENT BOOKING DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER 2022/JANUARY 2023 IS WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER 2022. CONGRATULATIONS Carol Davidson from Smalley who has won a bottle of Champagne. CONGRATULATIONS Linda Knight from Belper who has won a 2 Course Sunday lunch for 2 people at The Sitwell Arms in Horsley Woodhouse. Many readers might recognise Linda as she writes poetry books which she donates to local schools and is also a talented artist who donates her artwork locally too. For more information about Linda’s work visit: www.knight-gkla.co.uk/lindas-page.htm

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Whether you go all out for a huge Halloween pageant as they do in America or prefer something a bit lower-key, you can enjoy all kinds of activities and events from fancy dress parties to carving pumpkins, bobbing apples or ‘Trick or Treating’.

While the sun and dry weather hasn’t been without its difficulties and nature is certainly crying out for some rainfall, we were able to enjoy some lovely weather and, despite a few occasions where it all got a bit much and we had to hide from the heat, it has afforded us plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor living and exploring our beautiful local area.

Oh, and don’t forget to put your clocks back an hour on 30th October, otherwise you’ll be an hour early for your Halloween and bonfire parties!

As always, All Things Local is bringing you even more reasons to celebrate this autumn, and in this issue you can win a Sunday lunch for two courtesy of The Spotted Cow in Holbrook in our Prize Crossword on page 6, or a bottle of Champagne in our Champagne Sudoku on page 25.

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Put as simply as possible, a Trust will arise where a person transfers property or assets into the name of their chosen Trustees, for the Trustees to hold that property or those assets for certain purposes and on certain terms, for the benefit of specific persons or a group of people.

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It is important to understand the difference between different pension types. Some pensions are pots of money which can sometimes be converted into cash (subject to tax). Other pensions simply give a person the right to receive an income from a particular date until their death.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk72 Cassandra Worton, Partner with Shacklocks LLP and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, explains some of the mystery behind Trusts. Trusts are a very well established part of English law, but are generally not available in many European countries. So what are they, and how did they come about?

At Shacklocks we have set up a number of charitable trusts over the 150 years or so we have been in business and we still look after those trusts today. One of the charitable trusts we look after, for example, was established by a will in the 1940’s to provide accommodation for elderly residents. 70 years later the trust is still providing that accommodation. Another of the trusts we look after was set up by a client who wanted to help people with particular medical conditions. Her kindness has enabled her trustees to provide financial support to a gifted young musician who has experienced a number of health issues that have interfered with her education, to enable that child to be educated in the most appropriate Aenvironment.CharitableTrust can be set up either during your lifetime with savings and investments built up already, or alternatively through a specially prepared Will that will only take effect following your death and will therefore not deprive you of capital or income during your lifetime.

In fact, when it comes to making a Will, there are all sorts of opportunities open to you to make your Will what you need it to be. And why wouldn’t you? Why settle for ‘simple’ or ‘standard’ when there is so much more you can do with your Will? What sort of things do we talk about in our meetings? Well, let’s take one example that is not at all unusual. A client may be concerned that a beneficiary will struggle to manage an inheritance, for example because they find it hard to manage money or property, or they have health problems or other vulnerabilities. But did you know, the gifts in a Will do not have to be ‘absolute’? You can use your Will to arrange for an inheritance not to be passed outright, and to be managed until the beneficiary is ready to receive it.

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At Shacklocks LLP, we have been making Wills for clients for more than 100 years, both ‘simple’ and not so simple. Our lawyers have the necessary training and experience to ask the right questions. To find out how we can help you, contact Cassandra Worton and her team on 01773 822333 (Belper), 01332 559281 (Allestree), 01773 743513 (Ripley) or 01623 626141 (Mansfield).

At Shacklocks LLP we are committed to helping you to understand the true worth of pensions and to help you receive a fair financial settlement which will meet your needs. Shacklocks LLP family law team are currently offering all new clients an initial free half hour appointment. To find out more, contact Ben Stubbins and his team on 01773 822333 or email

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1. Pension sharing. This is where one pension is divided to create essentially two pensions, a reduced pension for the member of the pension scheme and a new pension for the other person.

Often it is necessary to involve other experts, for example pension actuaries, who will produce comprehensive reports to assist in the division of pension assets. The information given above is necessarily general and cannot be relied upon in any particular case.

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3. Offsetting. This is where the pensions are left untouched but the share of other assets are adjusted to take into account the value of pensions.

From time to time, we receive enquiries from callers asking for a ‘simple’ or ‘standard’ Will. But what is a ‘simple’ or ‘standard’ Will? After we have taken the time to sit down and talk through with our clients what it is they wish to achieve, and what might be available to them, we often hear our clients say, “I didn’t think of that.”

Our team at Shacklocks have a particular speciality in preparing arrangements of this kind and also of acting as professional trustees to enable wishes to be fulfilled and instructions to be followed. If you are thinking of supporting charities through your Will or during your lifetime with a lump sum, why not talk to us about the different ways in which we can help you benefit those good causes, and how to make the most of the tax rules that enable a charitable cause to benefit.

2. Pension attachment. This is where a court makes an order directing that some of the pension payable to one person is paid to the other.

Whilst the idea that someone travelling abroad may leave their property in Trust to be managed whilst they are away is still very useful today, Trusts may be used closer to home to protect and manage property or money in other circumstances too. For example, a parent may set up a Trust in their lifetime or through their Will for a child, or for an adult son or daughter who is not able to manage their own affairs perhaps because of disability or mental capacity issues. A married person may provide in their Will for their surviving spouse to have a life interest in their half of the family home thereby protecting that half of the home for the next generation. A Trust may be used where someone receives damages as a result of a personal injury or clinical negligence claim.

There are obviously many different pension schemes in existence. Each will probably be different to the next. It is very important that you receive the right advice and that the true value of each pension is understood and shared fairly.

A couple may set up a Trust to keep their family assets in the bloodline in case of changes in family and marital arrangements which may take the assets out of the family, or someone with a second family may set up a Trust to make special arrangements for their two families. A person with Charitable intentions may set up a Trust in their lifetime or on death for the benefit of those who they particularly wish to help in the future, and by doing so leave a lasting legacy: many of the charities we see now may have been set up in this way. These are all types of Trust.

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk68 When a marriage or a civil partnership breaks down, consideration needs to be given to how the assets of the union are to be divided. Assets can include the home, savings, cars and other valuables but also pensions. Indeed the pensions can be the most valuable asset and care has to be exercised in how they are treated and how they are divided. Usually, pensions are dealt with in one of the following ways:

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And there are many other scenarios which can be addressed when making a Will. A client might want their husband or wife to have a roof over their head whilst at the same time ensuring as much of the family assets as possible pass down the blood line of the family. A client might want to ensure that one member of the family does not pressurise another, or may want to exclude someone who is estranged, or to look after those who are dependent on them or have cared for them, or to look after children from a previous marriage. And that is not to mention the importance of tax planning when it comes to making a Will. So, if there is such a thing as a ‘simple’ or ‘standard’ Will, it may not be everything you need. And, whilst there is no right or wrong answer as to how your Will is prepared, it is really important that your adviser identifies what you would like to achieve, what might cause a problem, and what might be available to you, and explores them with you. Of course, the final decision as to what you want your Will to do is always up to you.

Before you even think about dealing with pensions you need to know their value. The starting point is often the provision of a Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (“CETV”). This needs to be provided in all cases. Whilst the CETV is important, further information is often needed in terms of benefit statements so that the full terms of the pension can be considered.

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The difficulty is that the CETV for one scheme might produce completely different pension benefits to the CETV in another scheme. You might share a particular pension equally but the reality in terms of what you might each receive in your pocket could be significantly different. The court is generally concerned about the effect of a pension sharing order, especially when people might have been together for a long time.

In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey (pictured) invites us to think about making a decision that will benefit future generations. Making a Will is a serious business. It is a time which gives many people cause to stop and think about how they want to be remembered when they are gone. Many people are attracted by the idea of doing something to help others less fortunate than themselves after they pass away, particularly if their family are adequately provided for or if they have no close family. Whilst some still like the idea of supporting major national charities, there are many who prefer to benefit more local causes or causes close to their heart, possibly where they have had a personal involvement or received support during their lifetime. Something that our team will discuss with clients in this situation is the idea of setting up their own charitable trust which can continue to provide support for charitable causes of their choosing long after they have passed away. Creating your own charity means that your trustees can provide support to those who need help most. There can be a great sense of satisfaction in knowing that your trustees will carry out your wishes after you have gone and that your name will be associated with such good deeds even after you are no longer around.

The CETV provided by a pension scheme might not be a true representation of the value of that pension. In some cases, especially some public sector pensions, the CETV provided can significantly understate the true worth of a pension.

Call us at Shacklocks to talk about how we can help you to help your favourite local causes.

To better understand Trusts we can take a look back to the times of the Crusades. Trusts first began to take shape in medieval England when men were travelling abroad to join the Crusades. They would transfer their property to a trusted friend for them to look after, manage and protect until their return, which may not be for many years. The moral obligation imposed on the friend is one of the earliest forms of a Trust, which over the centuries has become embedded in our legal Ifsystem.wefast forward to the present day, the reasons to use a Trust are broadly the same as in medieval England; there are different types of Trusts and there are many different types of situations which may create Trusts. Trusts may be set up in a lifetime, or through a Will following death. Trusts may provide circumstances in which beneficiaries will become absolutely entitled to the Trust Fund, or they may provide flexibility by allowing for discretion to be exercised as to who should benefit.

Shacklocks LLP have been dealing with Trusts for many years, though not quite as far back as the Crusades! If you would like to know more about Trusts and how they may be of help in your circumstances contact Cassandra Worton or Richard Farmer at Shacklocks LLP on 01773 822333 or 01623 626141 or email cassandraw@shacklocks.co.uk or Cassandrarichardf@shacklocks.co.uk.Worton

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

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The best-known option is a cashback credit card. This will give you a percentage of your spending back as money, usually sent to your bank account. You may get a fixed percentage on all spending, a percentage that depends how much you spend, or a varying percentage that depends exactly what you are spending on. Watch for any monthly fees and be sure these won’t wipe out the

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Finally, don’t forget about supermarket loyalty cards. They don’t pay cash but do offer discounts on future shops. These days, the best value often comes from taking advantage of tie-ups with other retailers and programs, though this does mean doing some research and keeping up to date with the latest policies.

The interest rates on cashback credit cards are often quite high, so make sure you pay the balance off in full every month, preferably by direct debit. And don’t get cash advances such as bank machine withdrawals as, again, the rates can be high.

For example, earlier this year anyone using the option to convert Sainsbury’s Nectar card points to Avios air miles effectively boosted their cashback by 25 per cent – though of course, that’s only worthwhile for people who planned to spend their air miles. Remember also that how much financial benefit you get from air miles can vary depending on the type of flight you book.

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Another option is to get a bank account that offers some form of cashback, often called a reward account.

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Thebenefits.key rule for using such cards is that you should only use them for purchases that you would have made anyway: don’t buy stuff just to boost your cashback.

There’s often a small monthly fee, but if you are paying regular bills you can usually come out ahead. Check the conditions carefully though: some rewards accounts have a minimum amount that you must pay in each month.

10 years ago, Belper Independent Financial Solutions was formed after its founder (me, Kevin Glover) was made redundant from The Derbyshire Building Society. Since then, Belper has seen the loss of The Derbyshire, Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Cook and Britannia Building Society to name but a few long-standing institutions that are now confined to history Generations of people have been served or been customers of these organisations. You are probably one. State Pension Age has changed several times and will most likely do so again At least interest rates have not changed much! Rubbish then and not much better Ctodayonsider this joining the EU was considered the right decision once upon a time. From my dining room in 2009, to an office in Heanor, back to Belper and now to the present location, much has changed including the greyness of my hair and the size of my waistline! Now as a team of 8 we have seen the client base expand over the years. ‘Generous’ successive Chancellors introduce new legislation impacting the public and signposting the need for financial advice. What about you what has changed in your lives over the last 10 years? How many jobs have you had? Has your family extended or tragedy struck? How many times have you moved house? How many pension schemes have you been a member of and simply left, through one reason or another? How many cars, partners and other life events have occurred? How many investments have you made and when were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is

You can’t completely stop spending, but you can earn cash back when you spend. There’s a range of ways to do this, but you need to check the conditions carefully.

Inflation continues to rise, and with it the gap between your outgoings and income shrinks.

The newest option is to use specialist apps and online sites. These aren’t operated by banks or credit card providers, but rather by independent businesses. In principle, all you need to do is visit the site or app before being passed on to the retailer and you’ll then earn a percentage of any spending as cashback. However, make sure you check prices carefully and see if you could get it cheaper elsewhere, outweighing the rewards. Be particularly wary of any membership costs. Often such services are free or have a free tier, but they can have monthly fees that may come as a surprise and reduce the overall benefit.

Money Matters: 10 Years of Belper IFS: Our First Decade that the need for financial advice and a solution should not be seen as a one off. Financial products and solutions were probably right at the time, but just how much has changed since their inception? Investment funds (whether held in pension wrappers or alternative structures such as Stocks and Shares ISAs), are mostly run by fund managers who are also human beings. As humans they may retire, defect to other companies, or run out of luck! Solutions that may have been right at the start may no longer be suitable or effective. Leading fund managers in 2009 may no longer be leading fund managers as we approach 2020. In April 2015, pension regulations changed. They will almost certainly change again. Pensions from prior to this time may no longer be suitable but just how would you know? So, as you sit munching your turkey over the festive period, consider how many of these questions apply to you and see what may benefit from having a Ireview.s2020 the time to take a look at your financial arrangements once again and get them fit for Wpurpose?ishingyou a happy 2020 and a prosperous next 10 years. By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS

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6. They regenerate arms If they lose a limb, they grow another one. Sometimes an octopus sacrifices a limb to escape the jaws of a predator. The regenerated tentacle is as good as new, complete with nerves and suckers. This ability has led researchers to investigate the mechanisms behind it. Perhaps one day we will have the same ability?

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Like other cephalopods, the octopus propels itself through the ocean using jets of water. They fill their body cavity with water then squirt it through a syphon. They can also walk or crawl on the ocean floor using their strong tentacles. The common octopus can swim at speeds of nearly 25 miles per hour!

The 8th of October. Is there a better date to celebrate World Octopus Day? Fans can look forward to spending 24 hours in admiration of these charming cephalopods.

The female octopus is so focused on the survival of her young that she neglects to feed herself. She protects them from predators and provides them with oxygen until they hatch. Shortly after, she will die.

3. Graceful movers

The popular Netflix film, My Octopus Teacher, documented the relationship between the filmmaker and an octopus he visited daily. This eye-opening portrayal gave viewers an insight into the lives and abilities of these eight-limbed Socreatures.whatmakes the octopus so fascinating?

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Here are 8 facts about them:

Often considered as the aliens of the sea, they are definitely different.

5. Camouflage experts Octopus skin changes colour to help them blend in with their surroundings. The mimic octopus goes one stage further. It impersonates other sea-dwelling creatures to protect itself from predators. Amongst others, it can disguise itself as a sea snake, a lionfish and an eel.

1. They’ve got big brains

The octopus is a cephalopod. The word cephalopod means ‘head foot’ in Greek, given that their heads and feet are connected. This group of marine invertebrates also includes squid, cuttlefish and nautilus along with other species. In fact, there are over 800 recorded species so far with more to be discovered.

The octopus uses its suckers for grabbing prey, manipulating objects and even tasting. They also have three hearts. Their powerful beak lets them crack open shells with ease. Their lack of skeleton means they can squeeze into the smallest of spaces. The blue-ringed octopus is venomous and known to be one of the most deadly creatures in the sea.

2. There are many species

The most commonly used plural for the octopus is octopuses, but using octopi is perfectly acceptable.

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Considered to be very intelligent, captive octopuses have managed daring and clever escapes from their tanks. They can navigate mazes and even unscrew jars. In the wild, they construct elaborate hiding places and protective barriers. Paradoxically, for a creature of such intelligence, they live relatively short lives. Most octopus species only live for one or two years.

4. Fascinating anatomy

7. Protective parents Octopuses are committed to the survival of their species. Shortly after mating, the male octopus will die. After using up all their energy for growing and mating, they fade away.

There are a huge variety of octopuses. The giant Pacific octopus is the largest species in the world. They can measure over 15 feet long and weigh up to 50 kilograms. The smallest octopus is octopus wolfi. This little specimen can sit on the tip of your finger and weighs less than a gram.

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They know IPAs will have a particular flavour profile and have learned whether they like ‘hazy’ or ‘west coast’ for ordering purposes. In most cases they won’t know the flavours they like come from hops or, if they do, they won’t know whether they come from kettle additions or dry-hopping – and they won’t care, no matter how fascinating you find biotransformation.

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Beer: Beer Speak

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Word on Wine and is naturally unfiltered or unfined at bottling. The wine can be a bit of a ‘marmite’ wine, as the finished dry wine will have the slight smell and taste that we sometimes associate with wine that is undrinkable.

The one thing I would say to brewers, as an emissary from real Beerlandia, is that if you do choose to put ‘session’ on your label, just know that customers won’t understand that term in the way you do. The vast majority of regular beer drinkers just want a tasty pint and the shortest conceptual route it takes to get there.

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Technical Details Grape: Solaris and Siegerrebe Appearance: Clean, dark yellow colour Nose / Aroma: Light nose of oxidised fruit Taste: Hints of citrus with a light finish Alcohol by Volume: 11.5% Food match: Pasta and fish dishes or on its own. Available from: Amber Valley Wines, £20 per bottle (very small quantities made). For more information about Amber Valley Wines, their tours, tastings and to buy their wines, please visit their website www.ambervalleyvineyards.co.uk. If you like wine and would like to learn more, please visit our website www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com or visit our Facebook page for details of our future tastings in 2022.

I get why they don’t know; craft beer is insanely complex.

I believe that people inside the craft beer bubble vastly overestimate the public’s knowledge and interest level. The word ‘session’ is a great example. In the UK it is often used as a term to indicate a low-ABV beer. When I’m standing with a friend in front of a beer list they’ll often idly ask the meaning of an unfamiliar word, but I’ve generally lost them halfway through my explanation!

The ‘Amber’ wine, sometimes referred to as ‘Golden’, is made by allowing the white grape skins to be oxidized during the fermentation of the wine. Over a period of time the skins, which turn brown, are pushed down into the wine allowing different skins to surface, giving the wine an amber/golden colour. This wine has a third of the wine aged in oak barriques

I was recently introduced to a new, local wine from Amber Valley Wines with grapes grown by Barry Lewis on his vineyard in Wessington near Alfreton. In 2020 he made an experimental batch of wine at home, using an old technique which successfully produced an interesting wine. Barry took a bottle to the vintners at Three Choirs, who have made and bottled his wine in previous years. They liked it so much that they agreed to take a quantity of Barry’s white grapes and replicate the wine. As it was an unusual wine they also decided to make a batch with their own grapes, resulting in their version of the wine which has since been awarded a trophy in the Wines of Great Britain 2022. The wine is called ‘Amber’, not after the vineyard, but the technique which originated in Armenia and Georgia possibly 6000 years ago. This area of Asia is believed to be where wine making started, using indigenous grape vines of the region.

If IPA isn’t their favourite style, they’ll know the word for the beers that are. That might be a style (porter, pilsner), but it might also be a beer (Blue Moon, Guinness).

There’s a Saison, a Vienna lager, a Helles, a Baltic porter, an ESB, something called a DDH DIPA and a wine-barrel-aged “mixed-ferm” wild ale. Really, mixed-ferm? Few beer geeks really understand that garble, I would guess.

I’d guess people understand maybe a half-dozen beer terms, and all incompletely. Lager is shorthand for ‘regular beer.’ It applies to domestic, green-bottle European and Mexican beer. If someone orders a doppelbock and later learns it’s a lager, they will probably be confused. It’s nothing like Budweiser!

Looking at a tap list is a bit like scrutinising a foreign language.

Many beer drinkers have learned to navigate a tap list or an array of pump clips to get the beer they want, but our discussion around beers usually starts and ends with “What would you like?” and “Yeah, it’s great.”

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Prices are competitive, with second-generation cars built around 2015 standing at around £17,000. It’s a big, practical car for the money.

The Outlander was one of the ground-breaking hybrid models, and the plug-in hybrid is the go-to choice as it offers super-efficient motoring and the chance of seeing up to 156mpg providing you keep it topped up with electricity.

Early 2018 models of the spacious 530e can be had for under £20,000, so it’s definitely at the top end of our price list. Push that budget higher and you’ll find lowermileage versions, of course.

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Fortunately, hybrids have been on sale for a little while now, so there is a reasonable number available in the used market. Let’s take a look.

Motoring The Best Used Hybrid Cars worth Checking out Today

Toyota Prius There are few better-known names in the hybrid world than Prius and it’s now a very tried-and-tested option. There are plenty of used examples, too, with

push toward full-electric vehicles, for many people a hybrid vehicle is a great fit. Combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery means a traditional engine to fall back on, but with the opportunity to benefit from the lower running costs that electrification brings.

Lexus CT Lexus has been using electrical assistance in its cars for quite some time now and has the technology down to a fine art. The CT, a slightly elongated hatchback with a typically sharp Lexus design, is a ‘regular’ hybrid with a 1.8-litre engine and an electric motor and battery. It’s exempt from London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone charge, too. Early, high-mileage examples can be had for around £5,500, but reasonable-mileage versions with plenty of equipment are around the £10,000 mark.

First-generationeasily. cars – built around 2015 – can be had for as little as £12,000, though expect to pay slightly more for lower-mileage, higher-spec versions.

The CR-Z arrived in 2010 as a sporty hybrid and thus featured an eye-catching exterior design and a relatively compact body. It combined a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and battery and, strangely for a hybrid, had a six-speed manual gearbox. But today, with prices hovering around £5,000, the CR-Z makes for an inexpensive left-field hybrid choice. It’ll return over 52mpg and cost just £20 to tax.

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The BMW 530e could be a great more-refined option. It’s as comfortable and spacious as the regular 5, but has that efficient petrol-electric hybrid setup to help reduce fuel bills.

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Medals, memories and memorials

On the 11th of November

The prayers and poignant pause

So, when you force them to work in shoes that aren’t really the right size or shape, or force them to stand on hard floors for hours on end, or walk or run for miles, don’t worry – after all, they are only feet!

We really do take our feet for granted don’t we? After all, they are only feet aren’t they? Perhaps we should think a little bit more about what these unglamorous parts of the body do for us!

This debt will never be repaid So, we’ll just stand and quietly consider The part these brave souls played

The poppies and the people

Poem: Remembrance Day

Each foot contains 26 bones – that’s 52 bones between them or, in other words, over a quarter of the body’s 206 bones. The way that these bones work with each other gives approximately 40 joints in each foot! The joint behind the big toe takes approximately one and a half times your bodyweight each and every time you take a step. Not bad for a joint not much bigger than an Oxo cube. They give us constant feedback about the surface we are walking on and, thanks to all those bones, joints and untold ligaments and muscles, both in the foot and the lower leg, enable us to walk and balance safely on very uneven ground. Even the toenails have an active role by protecting the toes and helping with balance. The skin is three to four times thicker on the heel and ball of the foot than anywhere else on the body, offering protection to the bones and muscles of the foot in everyday use. We even have a pad of fat under the foot which acts as a natural shock absorber which again protects the underlying tissues.

As the nation still remembers Their sacrifices for the cause

Footnotes

By Peter Waugh, Amber Feet

At this solemn time of year Lest We Forget, it’s down to them That all of us are here

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2. Ignore the path veering right towards the Edge and go through the gate, following the path which crosses meadows to eventually pick up a track leading to Lady Wall Well.

This short Peak District walk is an ideal introduction to the gritstone edges of the Peak District and can easily be completed in a couple of hours. There is a small car park (grid ref. SK261747) sited just back from Baslow Edge on the lane that climbs east out of Curbar towards the A621 Baslow to Sheffield main road. Alternatively you can park on the roadside in the immediate vicinity.

Even before you start you get a good idea of what the walk will be like. The views to the west are open with the River Derwent meandering through the valley below. The walk is much easier to complete than to describe so please bear with me if the description seems rather complex! The Route 1. From the car park head west down the lane towards Curbar village for a few hundred metres. On the left is a footpath sign pointing south. In reality there are a number of parallel paths; follow one of these in the direction of Baslow village for nearly a kilometre.

Baslow Edge and Wellington’s Monument

3. There is a trough on your left and just after this turn left up a track, taking a left fork shortly afterwards. This leads upwards to reach the boundary of ‘Open Country’ to pass a quarry.

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A Step Back in Time

Shrines of Gaiety

Take My Hand Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Kate Atkinson You know you’re in for a treat when Kate Atkinson releases a new novel and Shrines of Gaiety doesn’t disappoint. Told from the viewpoint of several connected characters living in London in 1926, Shrines of Gaiety follows the fortunes of Nellie Coker – a nightclub owner – and her children.

There’s also Freda, who’s come to London in the hope of becoming a star. And Detective Chief Inspector Frobisher, who’s on a mission to bring down Mrs Coker’s infamous clubs, which he believes are behind a spate of missing girls. Gripping.

SophieFortune-HuntingtoIrwin Kitty and her younger sisters are about to be made homeless. Their parents are dead. The house will need selling to repay their debts. Her fiancé has broken off their engagement. It’s 1818 so Kitty has little hope of supporting herself. That means she needs a wealthy husband, and quickly. Kitty soon sets her sights on a suitor, but his brother sees her for the fortune hunter she really is. Witty and lively, A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting is a whole heap of fun.

Civil Townsend embarks on a career in family planning. It’s 1973 and she has high hopes of helping women to take control of their lives. But amongst her first patients are two young girls – eleven and thirteen. The girls live in virtual squalor and Civil does what she can to help them. Soon it becomes clear that people in power are intent on making life-changing decisions for girls like these two. A saddening insight into a dark period of American history.

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Genghis: Birth of an Empire Conn Iggulden Temujin falls into poverty after his father is murdered. In this fictionalised account of Temujin’s life, Conn Iggulden starts to explore how a boy on the brink of starvation became the ruthless warrior Genghis Khan, whose story still captivates us almost 1,000 years later.

A Lady’s Guide

It’s been 21 years since Journey to the River Sea was published, but it still captivates readers (old and young alike) across the globe. The main character, Maia, is an orphan who is sent to live with distant relatives in Brazil in the early twentieth century. The relatives are interested in little but Maia’s money. However, Maia finds loyal companions in her governess, a young actor and a local boy. The Key in the Lock Beth Underdown Secrets, lies and deception abound in this gothic thriller. Ivy Boscawen is mourning the death of her son in the Great War. She’s also still haunted by memories of a child’s death 30 years before. Ivy believes the boy was murdered and now she needs to find out what really happened. But will anyone be prepared to let the full truth come to light, even Ivy herself?

Who needs a time machine when you have historical fiction?

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During this magical month, don’t miss the petrichor! It’s a real treat, and is the scent of rain that arises from damp earth after it falls on dry soil. This is a time to savour the daylight, knowing it will be seeping gradually away. But rather than mourn the loss of longer days, there’s work to be done outdoors as you need to get your garden in order to make it

As we dip into the mellow days of autumn, it’s a good time to reach for the camera. The light levels are often perfect for photography in the garden. Capture those glistening spiders’ webs and moisture droplets that decorate leaves. Soak up every moment of the golden times when long shadows make great shots. There is generally less pollution in autumn due to cooler weather, and skies tend to be clearer.

By Caroline Knight

October can catch you out. There are days that feel like an Indian summer, with bright blue skies and sun that warms, but also unexpected frosts. Protect vulnerable plants by moving them to sheltered sites, or cover them in horticultural fleece.

• It’s time to plant some underground flower power while there is still warmth in the soil. This is the best bulb-planting month for spring-flowering beauties such as daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, alliums and hyacinths. Tulips can wait until November, or even later if the weather is mild. This helps to avoid the dreaded tulip fire virus.

• Lawn lovers will be in their element during October, as this is a good time to rake out the thatch and apply autumn lawn fertiliser. Trim the lawn edges to give it a crisp shape that should last until spring.

•winter-ready.Beforeleaves are filling up every crevice and corner, remember to cover ponds using fine mesh. It will Gardening Garden Tasks and Treats for October stop the debris from falling to the bottom of the water where it will rot.

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• This is a perfect pruning time for certain climbers and shrubs. Beware of cutting into old wood on lavender and rosemary, however. You can prune shrub roses and soft fruit bushes. Cut hedges without too much fear of disturbing bird nests and consider giving your hedge a mulch around the base. Always check before adding fresh wood chippings, however. Some newly shredded wood can change the pH value of the soil and others might deplete nitrogen levels in the ground underneath.

• Collect seeds for propagation. Many of them can be sown right away, but some can be scattered later. Check the preferences of each type of seed, as some require ‘cold stratification’, where they need to undergo a cold period before they are likely to germinate. They include many acer trees, most shrubs such as cornus (dogwood) and forsythia, clematis and perennials including lavender, nepeta, sedum and rudbeckia.

• Stop and think before you cut things back during autumn pruning. Many plants have high feed value for garden birds. The seeds provide food and the leaves and stems offer shelter for birds, small mammals and mini-beasts. Leave them in situ if you can.

The Diary of a Local Mum Picking up the Pieces

Sometimes, with the benefit of life experience, you can see that the problem isn’t actually all that huge – having been on this planet for many more years then they have, you know that, in the grand scheme of things, this ‘catastrophic event’ is a mere bump in the road that will be forgotten in a few hours/tomorrow/next week (or, in the case of a toddler who’s inconsolable because their favourite spoon is in the dishwasher, just a few minutes!). But telling a child of any age that whatever’s rocked their world is ‘unimportant’ is categorically NOT the right thing to say! In their mind it’s allconsuming, so we have to respect the way it’s making them feel, with no judgement. Whatever life throws at them, knowing that you’re a solid, reliable rock within their sea of uncertainty will help. As parents we can’t always prevent things from being broken, but we can be there to help pick up the pieces.

Usually this realisation hits pretty hard within the first few days of becoming a parent as you’re wading zombie-like through sleepless nights and endless days, or dealing with your first poonami (seriously, how can all that mess come from something so small and cute?!?). Then, there are the glory days of cleaning up sick or endless nit-combing … this parenting lark is certainly not all But,glamour!nothing is as bad as when things go wrong for your kids. Whether it’s losing their favourite toy or blanket, grazing their knee in the playground, falling out with friends, having their heart broken, not making the team or missing out on that grade, there are so many times in life when things just don’t quite go our way, and seeing it happen to your kids is like torture. If you could swap places and absorb the pain yourself, you would.

By Helen Young

As a parent, your first instinct is to try and ‘fix’ the problem but often it’s sadly not quite that easy. Tempting as it is, it’s not always possible or, even if it is, it’s not always the right approach.

There are undeniably lots of highs of parenthood. Those happy moments, memories to treasure, times when your heart swells to bursting with pride… but, as we all know, with the highs come plenty of lows. There are points in the parenting journey where you pause and think ‘Really?!? Is this my life?’

However, giving kids of any age a helping hand when times are tough is challenging in itself. How far do we go to intervene? Knowing we can’t take their pain away entirely is hard, so to what extent should we try to alleviate it? Is being there as a shoulder to cry on enough? And what do we do when they push us away? Sometimes they want their own space to deal with things … but give them too much time and space and they’ll feel like they’re alone. Conversely, intervening too much can make them feel stifled. It’s a minefield! We know, rationally, that they need to grow and learn – we’ve all had to do it –but standing on the sidelines as your child copes with difficult situations is so, so hard.

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Part of our role as parents is to help them learn what to do in the rain and, at the risk of taking this metaphor too far, we can’t always be there with an umbrella!

Life can be cruel and sometimes your role is just to be there to help them weather the storm, learning how to navigate their own way through the inevitable ups and downs. Most of us would love for our kids to experience a life full of endless sunshine but it’s just not practical.

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To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk 77 Derbyshire CommunityAdultEducation Service Learn with us for Meeting new people | Health and Wellbeing | Employment Skills | Developing new interests | Personal Development | Work We offer an amazing range of low cost and free qualifications, skills, community learning and family learning courses online and in venues across Derbyshire. Visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation to see what is coming up Email: adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk Phone: 01629 535895 Education & Skills Funding Agency Advert_88x134mm_AUG 2022.indd 1 02/08/2022 17:09:18 School Information Ambergate Primary School 01773 852204 Anthony Gell School 01629 825577 Belper Long Row Primary 01773 823319 Belper School 01773 825281 Breadsall CofE VE Primary School 01332 831328 Codnor Community Primary School 01773 742537 C of E Controlled Denby Free C of E Primary 01332 880416 Ecclesbourne School 01332 840645 Fritchley CE (Aided) Primary 01773 852216 Heage Primary School 01773 852188 Heanor Gate Science College 01773 716396 Herbert Strutt Primary 01773 822771 Holbrook C of E Primary 01332 880277 Horsley C of E Primary 01332 880782 Horsley Woodhouse Primary 01332 880403 John Flamsteed Community School 01332 880260 Kilburn Infant & Nursery School 01332 880449 Kilburn Junior 01332 880540 Langley Mill (CE) Controlled Infant School & Nursery 01773 713429 Little Eaton Primary 01332 831471 Mapperley CofE Primary School 0115 9325386 Meadows Primary 01332 840305 Milford Primary 01332 841316 Morley Primary 01332 831295 Pottery Primary 01773 823383 Richardson Endowed Primary School 01332 880317 Ripley Junior School 01773 742281 St Andrew’s C of E Primary School 0115 9324252 St Benedict 01332 557032 St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary 01773 822278 St John’s CE Primary, Belper 01773 822995 Stanley Common Primary School 0115 9322437 Street Lane Primary 01773 742717 Swanwick Hall School 01773 602106 Turnditch CE VA Primary 01773 550304 William Gilbert Primary 01332 840395 School Terms 2022/23 All dates taken from www.derbyshire.gov.uk Term 1: Thursday 1 September 2022 to Friday 21 October 2022 Term 2: Monday 31 October 2022 to Thursday 22 December 2022 Term 3: Monday 9 January 2023 to Friday 17 February 2023 Term 4: Monday 27 February 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023 Term 5: Monday 17 April 2023 to Friday 26 May 2023 Term 6: Monday 5 June 2023 to Friday 21 July 2023

28th: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.

Community Diary October/November 2022

5th: Belper Historical Society: From Innovators to Bankrupts and Entrepreneurs and Murderers (the history of Heage and Morley Park) by Ian Coker, 7:30pm Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road. Members free, visitors £5

25th: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can.

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Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.

2nd: Belper Historical Society: The Ballooning History of Derbyshire by Robin Macey. 7:30pm Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road. Members free, visitors £5 12th: Christmas Market, Christ Church, The Triangle, Belper DE56 1BA. Great variety of stalls. Raffle, refreshments including turkey cobs and mulled wine. 11am - 2pm. Free admission. All welcome.

26th: Winter Fayre, St Matthew’s Church, Morley. 10am - 12noon. Stalls, raffle and refreshments. Admission free; all welcome. 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 2022 / January 2023 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 19th October 2022.

October: 4th: The Arts Society Derby lecture “The Paintings and Wit of Winston Churchill and Noel Coward” by Nicholas Reed. Landau Forte College, Derby, 7pm. Guests Welcome. More info: artssocietyderby.com

November: 1st: The Arts Society Derby lecture “The Art of Atonement: How Germany Commemorates the Second World War” by Angela Findlay. Landau Forte College, Derby, 7pm. Guests Welcome. More info: artssocietyderby.com

31st: Charity Halloween Spookfest at 17 Rawson Green, Kilburn, DE56 0LN, 4pm – 8.30pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Donations to Children in Need gratefully received.

8th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: The Welsh Wizard, Byron Jones (B.E.M). 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £6 members, £8 visitors. Refreshments available.

8th: Derby German Group’s ‘Kaffe und Kunchen’ 3pm at Carnero Lounge, 10 St Peter’s Street, Derby DE1 1SH. New members welcome. Basic understanding of German helpful. Info: derbygermangroup.wordpress.com, email: derbygermangroup@gmail.com

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12th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Chris Jones. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £6 members, £8 visitors. Refreshments available.

12th: Derby German Group’s ‘Kaffe und Kunchen’ 3pm at Carnero Lounge, 10 St Peter’s Street, Derby DE1 1SH. New members welcome. Basic understanding of German helpful. Info: derbygermangroup.wordpress.com, email: derbygermangroup@gmail.com

15th: Ship of Fools Stand-up Comedy @ No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30 for 8pm. BYO drinks. Entry £9. Booking online only: www.wegottickets.com. Info: shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk

16th: Willow Workshop: Deer Heads. 11-4pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Beginners, intermediate, experienced. £65 per person, materials included. Booking via www.emma-parkins.co.uk or enquiries@emmaparkins.co.uk.

13th: Willow Workshop: Christmas decorations. 11-4pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Beginners, intermediate, experienced. £65 per person, materials included. Booking via www.emma-parkins.co.uk or enquiries@emmaparkins.co.uk.

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

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 19 October 2022. All nominations are kept on file and you will be contacted if your nomination has been selected. Contact information is only used by All Things Local; no information is given to any third party.

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The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Julia Buxton from Kilburn. She was nominated by her neighbour Amy Fones. Here’s what Amy wrote: “I would like to nominate my neighbour Julia Buxton to receive the Friendship Blooms bouquet because a few weeks ago, one Friday morning, my shop delivery driver was having a hard time bringing my food shopping to my house so I had to come out with my baby to get the multiple bags. Julia was getting ready to start her shift when she saw me through her window and didn’t hesitate to come out to help me carry my bags, which is why I feel she deserves this nomination as she showed good civil character by going out of her way to help me, I hope that All Things Local can help me make her day so that she feels appreciated by her community. Thank you.” Amy NominateFones.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!

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three-storey building, now a hairdresser and beauty salon. For many years it was a druggists (the old name for a pharmacy) owned by Samuel Kiddy. Elizabeth Grummit moved there when she married Samuel in 1855. Elizabeth was born in 1828 into a farming family at Elsthorpe Grange, Lincolnshire. At the age of 27 she accepted a marriage proposal from the fifty-year-old Samuel Kiddy. Samuel had his finger in many pies. He held a position on Belper Waterworks, was a Guardian at Belper Workhouse, a churchwarden at St Peter’s and served on the Carnival Committee. He was a Freemason, a dealer of nails and lead and rented land near the station from the Strutt Estate where he was complemented on the excellence of his turnips. In the recession of 1855, together with other businessmen, he set up a soup kitchen for the poor which he promised would continue every week “so long as trade continues in so depressed a state”. Elizabeth would have enjoyed being the wife of an influential Belper businessman. In an age when women’s prospects were limited she had found a new way of life away from the farm and had a comfortable life above the shop with a servant. Years before his marriage Samuel had taken in his young nephew, John Ashton, to train as an apprentice. Later John took over management of Samuel’s second shop in Ripley and married Ellen Hall. They had six children but five died in infancy and one child, Arthur William, survived. Unfortunately in 1878 John’s wife Ellen died, leaving him to bring up the five-year-old boy. Elizabeth and Samuel had 24 years of marriage, but no children. Samuel died in 1879 at the age of 74 and was buried with all honours in St Peter’s Churchyard. After Samuel’s death John took over the Belper shop, something he and his uncle may have been working towards since John’s childhood. The widow Elizabeth moved to Rotherhithe, London where she had friends or family. Then things moved quickly. Within a year of Samuel’s death John proposed to her and they were married in Rotherhithe in 1880. He was five years her junior and they had known each other for about 25 years.

Belper eyebrows would have been raised at the speed of their marriage after their spouses’ deaths, but it was very convenient for both parties. It must have been gratifying to Elizabeth to come back to her old home on the Market Place. They re-named the business Kiddy & Ashton, but sadly the couple had little time together as John died in 1882. She arranged for his burial in Belper Cemetery next to his first wife with a memorial inscription to Ellen and their five lost children: “They are flourished as a farmer, married Emily Adshead of Fenny Bentley Hall, then later became a druggist like his father. A daughter was born in 1905 but Arthur was killed in the First World War. Elizabeth Ashton disappears from the records and in spite of help from a researcher more skilled than I am, her subsequent life remains a mystery.

The druggist shop on the Market Place today – now a beauty salon and hairdresser

Local History Belper People of the Past: Elizabeth Grummit Kiddy Ashton

By Viv Scott

Charles Southern bought the business from Elizabeth. He also married a widow – but that’s another story…

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk 81 This happens to thousands of elderly people each year who live on their own At Coxbench Hall Residential Home they will be looked after 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The Home is specifically designed to aid those who have limb weakness We have specialist Physiotherapists and qualified Falls Prevention Instructors providing classes twice a week. Along with a call button right by their side to summon help whenever they may need it. Imagine how great you'll feel knowing they are finally safe, secure and happy with our online portal that you can log into 24/7 anywhere in the world to see how they are Are you worried that your parents are going to fall? A fall can happen anytime. Call us now on 01332 880200 to arrange a personal guided tour and for a confidential chat about your requirements. Visit www.coxbench-hall.co.uk Email- office@coxbench-hall.co.uk

We’ve also seen cases of fraud by buyers on Facebook Marketplace presenting fake screenshots to prove payment and leaving the sellers out of pocket. If you are selling something, always check your own bank account to make sure the money has cleared before parting with any goods. If the purchase is online, use trusted web links and not those supplied by the buyer.

concerning, and the desire to help in an emergency is what the criminals are relying on. If you ever get a message from a friend or family member that you think is suspicious, especially when they ask for money or personal details, always call them and confirm their identity before doing anything else.”

Unfortunately, this is also true for criminals.

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Detective Constable Tammy Barnes, Fraud Protect Officer, said: “Being contacted urgently by a relative is always

Follow Action Fraud’s Take Five to Stop Fraud to protect yourself:

1. Stop – Take five minutes to stop and think before parting with your money or information.

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2. Challenge – Could it be fake? It’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.

One tactic is messages, often on Whatsapp, beginning ‘Hi Mum’ or ‘Hi Dad’. The scammer pretends to be a friend or family member who has broken their phone and is messaging from a new number. They will urgently ask for money transferring to pay for a replacement or general bills. These scams can be quite convincing, and there have been cases nationally where the victim transferred multiple amounts of money before realising the recipient wasn’t who they thought.

Technology, for most, makes our daily lives easier.

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3. Protect - If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

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

I only had to sit in a vintage car during a visit to Drive Dad’s Car in Ambergate recently to send my mind back to the day trips we took in my dad’s Ford Consul, where the feel of the upholstery, the primitive controls and the exterior styling all combine to create the same sense of nostalgia you can sense when a Morris Minor Traveller turns up at a crematorium or provoke the sigh of pleasure when a Land Rover Defender arrives at the funeral for a farmer.

The drive to make funerals more personal is in full flow in the industry and since few things are as personal as our choice of vehicle, expect to see many more unusual hearses pulling up at a crematorium near you.

Our latest brochure is the first ever to feature a whole page of alternative hearses and I’m sure we will be adding many more in the future, because this is a growing Theremarket.is no doubt that the vehicles we choose to drive come to characterise us, whether we’re a Mini Cooper person or a BMW-type. Then there are those our parents used to drive, which bring back memories of journeys or family holidays.

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This month saw a new visitor arriving at our funeral home, in the form of a Subaru Impreza sports car which had been recently converted into a hearse. Sadly, as you would imagine, the occasion was a solemn one, being that of a young man who died in an accident and whose family wanted him to take his final journey in a fitting manner. In this case, the car was a perfect match: it was just the kind of car he would have loved to have driven himself and it summed up his personality, interests, youth and love of driving. It also adds to the collection of alternative hearses that we have hired on behalf of our families or are available for Overhire.the previous weeks we were visited by a converted Morris Minor Traveller and a vintage lorry, while in the past we have arranged funerals involving a motorbike and sidecar, a Land Rover and a VW camper.

www.gillotts.co.uk Our other Funeral Homes: 154 Nottingham Rd, NG16Eastwood3GG Tel (24 hrs): 01773Eastwood713484 Selston 133 Nottingham Rd, NG16Selston6BT Tel (24 hrs): 01773 306909 Kimberley The Old Church, Main St, NG16Kimberley2LL Tel (24 hrs): 0115 938 6720 Stapleford 136 Derby StaplefordRdNG97AY Tel (24 hrs): 0115 949 1534 1a Abbott Street, Heanor DE75 7QD Tel (24 hrs):01773 713921 Our Heanor Funeral Home, located just off Ray Street, serves families throughout a wide area.AnthonyHelen Amanda 85

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Buxton 29 Car Key Replacement: Belper Car Keys 9 Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: 20Ten Garage Services 27 Care Home Job Opportunity: Ashmere 12 Carer Services: Right at Home 84 Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson 56 Carpets & Flooring: Spondon Carpets 59 Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons 7 Cash for Jewellery, Watches etc 17 Chimney Sweep: Paul Fiddes 37 Cleaning/Sanitising Service: Janine Cleaning 14 Cleaning/Sanitising Service: Molly Maid 15 Cleaning/Sanitising Service: The Cleaning Lady 14 Cleaning/Sanitising Service: Time for You 15 Computer Support: Eaton PCs 9 Computer Support: PC Support 9 Computer Tuition: Computer Tutor for U 83 Conservatories, Windows, Doors: Abbey Glass 88 Curtains, Blinds & Soft Furnishings: Joy Clarke 52 Curtains, Blinds & Soft Furnishings: St Denis Interiors 50 Dentist: Glendair Dental Practice 35 Dentures: Beautiful Dentures 34 Dog Grooming: Top Hat ‘n’ Tails 4 Door Maintenance & Repair: Door Maintenance & Repair 46 Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education 77 Electrical Goods Retailer: Lester & Nix 4 Electrician: Andy Hill 54 Electrician: Devenport Electrical 50 Electrician: McPherson-Davis 46 Electrician: Midlec 28 Electrician: PAS Electrical 61 Electrician: TME Electrical 47 Fencing: ColourFence 48 Financial Advice: Belper IFS 10 Florist: Fleur Florist 78 Footcare: Amber Feet 33 Footcare: Nahele Holistics 33 Funeral Directors: Gillotts Funeral Services 85 Funeral Directors: Thomas Ryde & Son 83 Furniture Makers: Incite Interiors 40 Garage Doors: Garolla 56 Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors 61 Garden Living: Cabin Master 3 Garden Services: Bottlebrook Gardening 69 Garden Services: Gardens of Wildlife 53 Garden Services: Pennine 47 Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO 49 Hearing Specialist: Audiyo 87 Heating & Accessories: Robeys 51 Hospitality Recruitment: The Pattenmakers Arms 13 Hotel: The Kedleston Country House 22 Hotel: Morley Hayes 23 Ironing Service: Perfectly Pressed 15 Joinery: Bethell’s Joinery 46 Joinery: R&D Joinery 54 Kitchens: Ascot Bespoke Kitchens 57 Kitchens: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms 65 Kitchens: Dream Doors 43 Kitchens: Holtams 63 Kitchens: Paul M Longden 47 Kitchens: Sonna Kitchens 42 Landscaping: Harrison & Son 60 Landscaping: Mount Pleasant Landscaping 73 Lawn Mowing & Hedge Cutting: Lawns & Hedges 53 Log Supplies: Robeys 61 Massage: Equilibrium 35 Osteopath: Osteopathy Derby 32 Painter & Decorator: Duffield Decorators Ltd 49 Painter & Decorator: John the Painter 64 Painter & Decorator: M Bates 72 Painter & Decorator: Roy Milner 43 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 31 Pest Control: Breadsall Pest Control 54 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 53 Pet Care Services: The Pet Servant 4 Plastering: Claxton Plastering 49 Plastering: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 46 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 46 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 53 Plumbing & Heating: CB 64 Plumbing & Heating: Dervale Maintenance 47 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating 71 Plumbing & Heating: Martyn Young Heating & Plumbing 68 Plumbing & Heating: MDA 47 Plumbing & Heating: R Fearn 52 Plumbing & Heating: Scott 54 Plumbing & Heating: Woodward 61 Properties Wanted for Cash: Ethical Property Partners 38 Property Maintenance: 3Sixty Property Solutions 50 Property Maintenance: David Grey 50 Property Maintenance: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 46 Property Maintenance: Kev Property Services 61 Public House: The Coach at Horsley 23 Public House: The Sitwell Arms 22 Public House: The Spotted Cow 21 Residential Care Home: Coxbench Hall 81 Restaurant: The Coach at Horsley 23 Restaurant: The Kedleston Country House 22 Restaurant: Mezzo 25 Restaurant/Function Rooms/Hotel: Morley Hayes 23 Restaurant/Function Room: The Sitwell Arms 22 Restaurant: The Spotted Cow 21 Roofing: GB Roofing Services 67 Roofing: Harris Roofing Services 70 Roofing: Harrison & Son 60 Roofing: Ripley Rubber Roofing 64 Security: Prestige 64 Solicitors: Shacklocks 8 Solicitors: Smith Partnership 11 Taxi: Holbrook Travel 15 Tree Care: ArborEx 73 Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services 58 Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em 73 Tree Care: Pennine 47 Tyres: Best Grip 1 Tyres & Exhausts: ETS 2 Walking Footwear: Rock Fall UK 16 Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Total Home Improvements 66 Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Trade Windows 55 Woodburning Stoves: Robeys 51 Index

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