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I’ve had a busy couple of months since I last wrote. My highlight has to be the day that I met Her Majesty the Queen. When my colleague Ruth and I heard that she was visiting Chatsworth, we agreed that we needed to go along and see if we could catch a glimpse of her as we’d never seen her ‘in the flesh’ before.

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Editor’s Letter

Hello readers

Winners’ Corner

Back to this edition.

Some of you may be looking to lose a few pounds and tone up before Christmas. I can highly recommend a new programme that worked for me with quick and visible results. Turn to page 27 for further information about local Personal Trainer, Alex Robinson’s ‘10 Day Extreme Fitness Programme’. I took part and after just 10 days I’d lost 10lbs in weight and almost 16 inches off various parts of my body (including a massive 6.5 inches off my waist!) Alex is friendly and approachable and knows what’s good for you … and what’s not! She’s brilliant and I can’t speak highly enough of her new programme.

CONGRATULATIONS Julia Callaghan of Kilburn who has won a bottle of Champagne

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Many thanks to The Marquis of Ormonde in Codnor for sponsoring this edition’s Prize Crossword competition on page 6 – you could win a Sunday Carvery for 4 people. If you’ve not been, it’s definitely worth a visit – I’m addicted to their Steak ‘n’ Stilton pie!

Don’t forget that the clocks go back an hour on Sunday 26 October at 2am.

Contents

Remembrance Sunday is on 9 November – please wear a poppy with pride.

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a Sunday Carvery for 4 at The Marquis of Ormonde, Codnor 6 Champagne Sudoku

29 Children’s Puzzles 52 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 57

Happy Hallowe’en and a safe bonfire night.

Karyn Karyn Milner, Publisher/Editor E: karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk T: 01332 882882 or 07977 272770 W: www.allthingslocal.co.uk

Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

11 Food, Drink, Entertainment 18 Health, Beauty, Fitness 23 Motors 28 Home & Garden 32 Children & Education 52 Community 55

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Auto-enrolment

Please don’t stop reading now! Depending whether you are an employer or an employee, a cold shiver may have just shuddered down your spine.

For many employers, the very mention of ‘AE’ will be enough to stop them digesting the remainder of this article. Fear and dread has probably flooded through their minds now.

As there are over 1.4 million employers in the UK alone, then a significant number of readers will currently be turning pages quickly to avoid reading the rest of this article!

Terminology such as ‘eligible’, ’non-eligible’ and ‘entitled’ all represent a category of employee that each member of the workforce needs to be assessed as - not just initially, but every pay period, whether that’s weekly or monthly. AE brings 33 new compliance processes that employers must adhere to.

When is your company’s Staging Date? Best advice says to plan at least 18 months before your SD. Beware of the limited resources available to you though – there is only so much support for the hundreds of thousands of employers needing it. As more employers approach their deadline, demand may increase as inevitably procrastination breeds panic and realisation that enough support is not there when needed. There are only 24 hours in the day!

Business & Professional

Money Matters:

So as an employer, you need to understand your duties and obligations. Who will you turn to for help? For many it’s their accountant, financial adviser, online, DIY or NEST. Support is out there, but it’s key to plan.

This is not the next stakeholder scheme.

Enrolment is compulsory, even if an employee then decides to opt out.

So please don’t turn a blind eye or bury your head in the sand about AE. It is on our doorstep and will not go away. Plan your next step now, not in 18 months’ time. This is your friendly warning – get the ball rolling.

Employers cannot coerce, discourage or incentivise non-participation of joining an AE scheme; any evidenced as doing so will be heavily fined.

Employers will have to establish a scheme for employees to opt out from, as they must be enrolled first before they can use their right to opt out. For employers, it is not just the compulsory contributions they are compelled to make (1% rising to 3% by 2018), but maintaining the necessary paperwork to evidence the compliance and running of the scheme.

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Legal Matters: The Importance of a Will

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 Gemma Hardwick, Graduate Legal Executive future generations.

at Shacklocks LLP, explains why you need a

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have children, your spouse is only entitled to the firstyears £250,000 estate, 70 later of theyour trust is stillan income from half of the remainder of your estate and your providing that accommodation. personal belongings.

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If you would like an appointment to discuss yourteam will, please contact Gemma Our at Shacklocks have a Hardwick particular or her colleagues on 01773 743513 or of this speciality in preparing arrangements 01773 822333 or acting 01332 559281 or by email to kind and also of as professional gemmah@shacklocks.co.uk. is alsoand able to trustees to enable wishes toGemma be fulfilled instructions to be followed. advise on lasting powers of attorney, trusts and the administration of estates.

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.

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

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Lifestyle

The Better Life Village Life Our village is a society in miniature. There are helpers and hinderers, alliances, conflicts and the occasional historical feud, all in a state of flux. Think Emmerdale, minus the glamour. But also, in amongst the intrigue and entertainment, for the dedicated Better Lifer there is a wealth of knowledge, experience and produce.

It’s less to do with any formal notion of exchange, and more about sharing what you know and whatever surplus you have. I like to think it helps that we are incomers and get on with everyone – a little like Switzerland, but with chickens instead of cuckoo clocks.

Out the gate go butternut squashes, the occasional session of occasionally successful computer-related support, green beans, plant cuttings and spare eggs. (I should declare here that, although I love having the chooks, I can take or leave eggs – don’t tell Anne though.)

Back through the gate, at various times, come flowers, leeks, marmalade, gooseberries aplenty, different plant cuttings and apples.

When our tiny greenhouse needed to come down because the supporting wall required structural work, we asked around and found a good home for it. Well, a good garden actually. Three of us carried it up the lane in sections and two of us returned with rhubarb, fresh flowers, beetroot, runner beans, chard and the most delicious raspberries imaginable. Living greener, the value of a thing is not financial; it’s the use someone can make of it.

Only once did we slightly blot our village copybook. Invited up to a carol service at the nearby chapel, we arrived late (mea culpa) and sat in the annexe close to the open door.

Someone stuck their head through and politely insisted, as we were the only ones in the room, that we joined the throng next door. Unfortunately, the only seating left was up in the pulpit. Judging by the sea of faces below us, it was a mixed reception. It didn’t help that Anne had forgotten her glasses and I have a habit of singing too loudly at social occasions. We’ve cried off every year since as a mark of community respect.

That ‘blip’ aside, our fellow villagers are very supportive of our endeavours – being green is nothing new after all, especially in the countryside. Wearing wellies to the shops, as you prefer to cut across the fields, and carrying back armfuls of kindling because it was too good an opportunity to waste, barely raises an eyebrow. And who doesn’t enjoy the sound of chickens in the morning? (Next door’s dog that’s who.)

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Even our local builder got in on the act, turning up at 8am with a bag of mackerel, fresh off the boat, so he could teach me how to gut it. The cat really enjoyed the lesson, but I soon wished that I’d let my breakfast porridge settle a bit first.

One villager, a carpenter, came to our rescue after the coat rack fell out of favour with the wall. It turned out that I’d managed to somehow miss both raw plugs when screwing it in – a personal best in DIY incompetence, which no doubt I will supersede at some point. “Well, we’re all good at something,” he told me, in a voice that suggested I really ought to find out just what that is.

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Literally – Totally Random!

The English language is a wonderful beast.

It is a hybrid of other tongues and littered with utterly marvellous words. Why is it then that the modern vernacular seems to have been pared down to all but a few key phrases?

You cannot move for people using the word ‘literally’. As far as I was aware the word ‘literally’ was to be used to describe something that actually happened i.e. ‘I literally jumped for joy’. It seems, however, I was wrong, as I heard a passenger on the bus the other day exclaiming: ‘I literally died when I heard the news’. Reincarnation not just for religious icons it seems.

‘Totally’ is another fashionable utterance.

‘I totally got that job’ my friend proclaimed.

I wondered how indeed she would have

fared if she had only partially got the job?

The crowning glory of all the linguistic lunacy this decade has to be ‘random’.

Lifestyle

Just a Thought …

I assumed that ‘random’ was used to describe something that was without method or conscious decision. I must, however, be mistaken, as ‘this random bloke bought me a random drink’ – said the lady in the doctor’s waiting room.

Surely we can come up with more fitting and more interesting terminology in our discourse with each other? How blandiloquent that would be!

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Lifestyle

Days out with Dennis Go by Bus? Why Not??

have approximately an hour for lunch, shopping etc. before the next bus which is Arriva’s service No.1 to Uttoxeter from across the road from ‘PRIMARK’, leaving at 12.36pm.

Travelling via Tutbury, under an hour later you will arrive in Uttoxeter bus station.

Even if you don’t need to, have a look at the bus station toilets. They are amongst the best kept in the country.

According to feedback from people who have tried my outings, some of you fancy going a bit further afield.

Whilst bus pass holders go for free, none bus pass holders will find these outings more expensive.

Wherever savings can be made by using day tickets etc., I will point them out. My timings are for Monday to Saturday services.

Today we are going to Uttoxeter via Burton on Trent and back via Ashbourne. It is interesting to see how the flat lands of the Trent valley contrast with the hills of the Southern Pennines.

First bus then is Trent Barton’s ‘Red Arrow’ service to Derby bus station. This leaves Ripley from outside ‘Peacocks’ on the hour and half hour. Since timings are a bit tight I would suggest the 9.30am.

Trent Barton’s ‘Swift’ service from Uttoxeter at 1.45pm will take you to Ashbourne in half an hour or so, from where you can either stay on this bus to Derby and come back via Derby bus station then home, or wait for ‘Your Bus’ service 113 to Belper via Hulland and Turnditch at 3.00pm, arriving at just after half past.

Trent Barton’s 6.2 and 6.3 leave King Street, Belper for Ripley at 3 and 33 minutes past the hour.

A Derbyshire ‘Wayfarer’ ticket will cover all but the Burton/Uttoxeter leg, whilst a Trent Barton ‘Zig-Zag’ will cover all but Burton/Uttoxeter and the Ashbourne/Belper legs.

People who might be interested in the buses used are invited to try my transport ‘blog’ on http://railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk

Derby bus station’s bay 23 at 10.30am sees you aboard Trent Barton’s V2 ‘The Villager’ service to Burton travelling via Etwall and Hilton, which takes about an hour.

By Dennis Basford

The terminus in Burton is outside ‘PRIMARK’. The adjacent ‘Coopers Square’ shopping centre provides food, drink and toilets (not necessarily in that order.....!). You

Please note: All details and timings are correct at time of going to print and the author/publisher accept no responsibility should any details/ timings change after publication.

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Lifestyle

Travel: Luang Prabang,

The Ancient Capital of Laos In the lush northern hills of Laos, the old city of Luang Prabang is a delightful maze of pristine alleyways festooned in potted plants and bougainvillaea. The fragrance of frangipani lingers under the blue sky, mingling with the aroma of French baguettes and freshly-brewed coffee. Heavy traffic is banned from the historic centre where pedestrians and cyclists wander A few tourists join in but it is a dignified through the lanes. Time seems to stand still. affair full of spiritual vibes.

Tucked on a scenic peninsula, Luang Prabang nestles at the confluence of the Mekong, all silvery waters dotted with boats and islands, and the emerald green river Khan, spanned by bouncy bamboo bridges washed away every year during the monsoon. Rustic hotels and quaint al fresco restaurants line the left bank where spirit houses ensure good luck. Across the water, tiny allotments tumble down the steep slopes, crickets sing in the trees and myriad frogs join in the chorus at night.

In 1995, Luang Prabang was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO for its natural sites, including the nearby Kuang Si waterfalls and the Buddha caves of Pak Ou, and its finely restored architecture, from gilded temples to colonial bungalows and mansions. Often converted into guest houses, the latter boast stylish verandahs and pastel-hued façades framed by lofty palm trees.

Here and there, a traditional bamboo hut peeps through the greenery while a wooden house on stilts mirrors its amber-coloured walls in a lily pond. Buddhist flags flutter in the breeze and every morning at 6.00, drums beat in the temples to announce the start of the alms procession.

Even before the first rays of the sun light up the river Khan, the people of Luang Prabang line the main street, heads bowed, holding offerings of sticky rice, bananas, biscuits and more. For the monks, this is an act of humility, for the faithful an opportunity to share food and earn merits.

Barefoot and clad in saffron robes, hundreds of monks hurry past in single file, taking only what they need and leaving plenty for families to take home.

Among the 30 or so temples in town, the 16th century Wat Xieng Thong claims centre stage with its overlapping roofs sweeping down almost to the ground, its Buddha images and its gold-stencil and mosaic decorations. At the far end of the complex, a stone lion guards the steps leading down to the Mekong where royalty used to land, paying respect in the temple before heading for their palace.

Right across town, tucked among flowering trees, the monasteries offer wonderful oases of peace sprinkled with shrines, chapels and stupas. All is quiet except when the haunting chant of evening prayers rises all around.

The former Royal Palace is now a museum, reached along a regal avenue of palms and filled with memorabilia. It was built to replace a wooden palace in the early 20th century, Lao style with a French touch. The gates close late afternoon then it’s time for the night market to set up its stalls along the street, brimming with silk scarves, tribal blankets, ceramics, bamboo lamps, silver and ethnic bags. It’s a great place to sample the local delicacies, from Lao noodles to barbecued fish and fried river moss.

Meanwhile, locals and visitors gather on the Phusi Hill to enjoy the most fabulous views over the peninsula, the river Khan and the legendary Mekong turning all shades of gold in the setting sun.

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Adoption agency Family Care is reaching out to people across the City and County in a bid to find ‘forever families’ through adoption.

Although Family Care have been working across the East Midlands for over 125 years the agency is still not very well known in Derbyshire, and they are working to change that.

As a small specialist adoption agency they prepare, assess and approve prospective adopters. Once a child has joined their ‘forever family’ their support doesn’t stop, as they offer lifelong support to all their families.

Here’s a testimonial from an Adoptive Mum written in August 2014: “From the moment we married, if not before, 14 years ago, we knew we wanted children. Probably two would do, we thought.

And so we embarked on an IVF journey that would last ten years, costing us as much emotionally as financially.

Adoption was never an option... until we happened upon a talk at

the IVF clinic by Family Care. It was positive, very positive, in fact - and so we applied to adopt. 18 months later, on the day of his first birthday, we brought our son home.

That was a year ago and we’re as fulfilled, happy and content a family unit as we hoped to be 14 years ago.

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Family Care: ‘Forever families’ across Derbyshire needed

And we really couldn’t have done it without Family Care and, in particular, our Adoption Social Worker.

All of the cliches apply: supportive, professional, friendly... a genuinely brilliant team, who led us through every step and made what can, at times, be a stressful and intrusive process fly by.

Recommended? Absolutely.”

Family Care will be holding an Information Evening for anyone wanting to find out more about adopting at the Friends Meeting House in Derby City Centre on 4th November during National Adoption Week. Starting at 7pm with an introduction to adoption, their adopters will share their journey to becoming adoptive parents. It’s a great way to find out more, meet the team as well as the adopters and get any questions you have answered. People wishing to attend should register their interest by emailing laura.mynett@familycare-nottingham.org.uk or by calling Family Care’s freephone number 0800 055 6557.

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Humour: Facebaby Everyone has their own little Facebook niggles, don’t they? The things that make you say to yourself, ‘Why do I use this website? I’m not even particularly interested in wh-… ooh, Sophie’s put on weight, hasn’t she?!’

Many of these bug-bears have a universal resonance that we’ll all recognise in at least one of our online friends. Take these examples:

The Show-Off There exist in the world people who book expensive holidays to exotic, sun-kissed locations pretty much solely in order to post Facebook pictures of themselves on palm tree-lined beaches on Monday at 9am in the knowledge that their friends will see those photos as they log in to their work computers, bleary-eyed and hungover, and experience crippling Face-Envy. You know who you are.

The Smitten You’ve got a new boyfriend. Great. He has scooped you from the relentless pit of misery that has been your life up until this point and is showering you with scented bath-bombs and unexpected trips to Sicily every other fortnight. Bloody marvellous.

Do I require comprehensive transcripts of your nauseating love scribblings plastered all over my newsfeed every ten seconds? I quite demonstrably do not.

The Evangelist Look. A photo of a kitten. And hey, I’ve stuck it underneath one of them Gandhi quotes, because everyone knows you can’t understand a kitten without Gandhi. And here’s a mountain. Life is for living! Laughter turns your soul into cake! Oh shut up.

The Militant Vegan I’d hate to be accused of stereotyping, but in my experience vegans are probably the worst offenders on Facebook. Problem is, you often can’t de-friend them because for some reason they tend to be blood relatives once-removed and such an action would send shockwaves throughout the entire family. But the Militant Vegan’s friends all undergo the same trauma, day in day out, logging on to their newsfeed to find photos of headless baby animals and monkeys in strait-jackets above

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tortuously long soliloquies. And the temptation to comment on their sanctimonious diatribes about the unappreciated wonder of the mung bean with the simple phrase ‘OH JUST SOD OFF YOU MINCING HIPPIE’ becomes increasingly difficult to resist.

And finally, introducing…

The Proud New Parent The Proud New Parent is perhaps the most insidious of the Facebook species, for he or she doesn’t spit or shout or grind axes, doesn’t appear to be a menace, but oh dear lord… menace they are. For they seek to turn Facebook into Facebaby.

Every tiny increment of their child’s development will be documented in grisly detail until you begin to feel as if you’re being force-fed a real-time slideshow of their lives. Pop quiz: 1) Do I harbour a creepy interest in the bowel movements of newborn children? No. 2) Bearing this in mind, do I require a gruelling minute-by-minute run-down of the ever-changing rainbow kaleidoscope of dribbly, squitty poo being periodically ejected from your offspring?

I won’t patronise you with an answer on that last one. But please do give this some thought, before I’m forced to commit the ultimate act of digital stonewalling and Unsubscribe From Your Feed.

You have been warned...

By Chris Russell Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UK’s BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Sting’s producer.

Chris has recently completed his first novel, “Mockstars”; a selection of extracts from the book are available to view at www.ProjectLightyears.com.

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Music Scene: The Javelins The Derby music scene is going from strength to strength, and there are many bands and artists who play a wide variety of music with various influences. I caught up Niall, the lead singer of The Javelins to talk about what they have to offer and what lies in store for the four piece alternative rock band.

1. Tell me a brief history of the band.

The band first came together when a friend of Niall’s asked to play the drums on some solo acoustic songs he had made, which later turned out to be their debut EP as The Javelins. Lead guitarist Ben Marshall, bass player Matt Turner and drummer Dan Land soon followed after to make up the rest of the band. They went on to produce a six track album, working on songs which had originally been written for just an acoustic guitar; with the help of local producer Adam Fletcher they were able to pull it off.

2. What genre of music would you say your band is nearest too?

It’s a hard question which we get asked a lot. I don’t really think we sound like anybody in particular but we do have a variety of different influences.

people who have listened to us before.

7. What’s your favourite thing about being in a band?

My favourite thing is probably playing shows as a band. I feel a lot more secure than playing acoustic, almost like I have a unit beside me. It makes me feel good every time we play.

8. What are your thoughts on selling music online and illegal downloads? Do you think CDs and vinyls will be soon a thing of the past, with digital music replacing these formats?

I’m all for the selling of music online, it’s easy/cheap and it’s the future as painful as that sounds to some people. I know a lot of people who will still buy CDs and vinyls, but each to their own. Illegal downloading and piracy is another thing, I absolutely hate it and I can’t stand the fact that people still do it! At the end of the day, people will always illegally download music; it’s just one of those things you have to accept as a band.

For more information about The Javelins’ upcoming gigs and to keep up to date with the band, please see the following links: http://thejavelins.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/thejavelins

By Emma Lambley

3. What are people to expect from coming to a gig of yours?

When we play a show, always expect us to be happy playing the music we love. I believe we have a big, unique sound when we play live; there is always something for everyone.

We are also all very approachable people; I would hate to think that we’re ‘that band’ who are all like ‘we’re rock and roll so we will stand in a corner and not talk to you!’ We love making new friends at gigs.

4. Who are your musical influences?

I personally have a passion for more obscure music that people have rarely heard of. My favourite musician of all time is an American musician called Ace Enders who I could talk about for hours, but I won’t bore you! Other current musicians and bands who I listen to are Editors, We Are Scientists, Foo Fighters, Blink 182, The 1975, The White Stripes; basically anything that tickles my fancy.

5. What is the typical song writing/recording process for you guys?

I will usually work in my spare time on lyrics and rhythm guitar until I have near enough a full song, then I’ll show it to the guys to see what they think. We will all work together and look at ways of making it the best it can sound as a band, even if it means changing it a bit. Although that is my preferred process as a band, I will never rule out any different ideas for how to write songs.

6. What is the band currently up to?

We are working on new songs at the minute and are getting ready to head into the studio/releasing world again. I am hoping that the outcome of this will be a nice surprise to

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Ingredients:

25g dried porcini mushrooms 25g butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 400g mixed mushrooms, chopped if large 250g chicken breast fillet, diced 200g tub crème fraiche 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 300g puff pastry Beaten egg, to glaze Method: 1 Place the porcini in a heatproof bowl and cover with 150ml boiling water. Leave to soak for 10-15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220C, Fan 200C, Gas Mark 7.

2 Heat the butter and half the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and fry

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for a further 3-4 minutes then stir in all the mushrooms and fry over a high heat until softened. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3 Add the rest of the oil to the frying pan and fry the diced chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown all over.

4 Drain the porcini mushrooms and add the soaking liquid to the chicken. Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 minutes until reduced. Meanwhile, finely chop the porcini mushrooms and stir into the fried mushrooms and shallots.

5 Return all the mushrooms and shallots to the pan and stir in the crème fraiche and thyme leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Divide the mixture between four individual ovenproof pie dishes.

Brush the rims of the dishes with water.

6 Roll out the pastry to about 4mm thickness.

Cut out four circles of pastry big enough to fit on top of the dishes with a little pastry overlapping the edges. Drape the pastry circles over the filling. Decorate the tops with leaves cut from the pastry trimmings and brush the pastry with beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.

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Derbyshire Walking: Shardlow, Trent and Mersey Canal Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk Walk Area: Shardlow Distance: 4 miles Start Point: Wilne Lane Car Park OS Map: Explorer OL24 White Peak Area 1:25000 Map Ref: SK 446 300 Post Code: DE72 2HA Parking: Pay and Display Refreshments: Pubs and tea shop in and around Shardlow Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

A relatively easy and mostly level walk; down lanes, across a few fields, then back along the canal towpath. There is also a haunted tea shop, a pub or two, and ghostly stories along the way.

The Walk From the car park, turn right and walk towards the canal bridge. Looking over the bridge side to the left there are two pubs, one at the road side next to the bridge and the other a little further along the canal side. Continue ahead along the road towards Great Wilne.

On entering Great Wilne the road bends sharp right, at this point there is a wide grassy track way to the left. Follow this track and look for a gate in the fence almost immediately on the left. Pass through this gate into the field beyond, walk the length of the field keeping the hedge to your right, and at the end of the field look for a low stile in the hedgerow ahead. Cross this stile and continue between the hedgerow and a wall. This section is more than a little overgrown but soon exits via a stile into a meadow. This is the most awkward section of the whole walk, only because of its neglected state. Having left the overgrown path

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behind, walk across the meadow keeping the hedge to the right. Exit the meadow via a stile in the corner, and then do the same for the next two meadows. Exit the third meadow onto a wide track; follow this for a few yards then bear left along the top of a flood control bank.

Continue along the top of this bank to the far side of the field. Just before you leave the flood bank there is a sign: “Do not run in the field with cows.”

Take note! Follow the path across the next two fields. The exit from the second field is over a substantial metal barrier with a three step stile. The path continues for a short distance beside conifers before opening into a large field over a more traditional wooden stile.

The path in this field is a farm vehicle track. Around half way across the field the track splits, one part continuing ahead and the other to the left to the side of some buildings; take the left path. The challenge in crossing this field is the curious cows.

Having spoken with the farmer he said walk at a leisurely pace and they won’t get excited. So as instructed I dropped my pace, and the cows followed me at a distance of about four feet! When I stopped to work out how to exit the field the lead cow licked at my camera bag, I have never been so relieved to exit a field! I bet the farmer is still laughing! Assuming you escape the cows, the exit is by a stile to the right of the gate, then bear right between the old barn and the wall. After a short distance this path brings the walk to the A6 in the

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Taking care of traffic, cross the main road and walk down Aston Lane to the left of the Dog and Duck.

Follow the lane as it bears left at the mini island.

Follow Aston Lane for approximately 200 yards, there is a public foot path sign posted to the left, but it looks overgrown and unused. Ignoring the path, continue along the pavement and turn left into the cul-de-sac section of Aston Lane. The ignored foot path emerges a few meters down this road. The road soon swings to the right and runs parallel to the main part of Aston Lane. Continue down the lane until opposite the last but one house on the left is a gap in the fence through which a solitary white house can be seen. Pass through the gap and walk towards the house. The exit is in the corner of the field to the left of the house. Leave the field over two stiles, climb the steps up the bank to the main road, turn left and cross the A50 by the road bridge.

Having passed over the A50 continue along the lane for around a quarter of a mile then turn left into the lane belonging to Hanson Aggregates. At the bottom of the lane a new section to access the aggregate works bears right; continue forward around the large concrete blocks that prevent vehicular access. Cross the old canal bridge and turn immediate left to descend to the towpath.

Heritage Centre

this down to the boat traffic. Unusually though, I did note several common terns hovering above the canal looking for fish along this section of the walk. At Hoskins Wharf the towpath widens and climbs away from the canal side and its moorings. Just before the bridge is the Old Salt Warehouse and Canal Bank Tea Room (which is said to be haunted). From here it is possible to cross the canal to the Old Clock Warehouse (now a pub and restaurant) or visit the Heritage Centre. To continue the walk, drop back down to the towpath immediately before the building on the left before the bridge. Continue further along the towpath until the Malt Shovel public house comes into view on the opposite bank.

Leave the towpath by the stone steps at the next bridge and turn right down the road back to the car park and the end of the walk.

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centre of Shardlow, opposite the Dog and Duck public house.

Old Clock Warehouse

The Trent and Mersey Canal is one of the earliest canals built by the engineer James Brindley. It begins within a few miles of the River Mersey near Runcorn, and finishes in a junction with the River Trent in Derbyshire near Shardlow. The canal is just over ninety-three miles long with many points of fine historic interest. Many people hire narrow boats and cruise sections of the canal. To cruise the whole length from Shardlow to Runcorn would take about six days. Walk along the towpath for just over a mile past a lock to Hoskins Wharf. Along the way, note the lack of water fowl along the canal, I put

Malt Shovel, Shardlow

We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that this walk is safe and achievable by walkers of a realistic level of fitness. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any injuries caused to readers whilst following the walk. Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Walk details correct at time of going to print.

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Alex Robinson brings an exciting new service to clients old and new. The ‘extreme fitness’ programme is a 10-day quick kick start to your fitness regime, using a ‘secret’ social media group which provides daily advice on diet and exercise.

Several people have already taken part in Alex’s new group, with amazing results! In just 10 days, clients have achieved a minimum weight-loss of 6lb and a maximum of 1 stone; losing between 5 and 16 inches by following the straight-forward programme, which slots easily into even the busiest of lives.

Alex explains “The group is totally hidden on Facebook – none of your other friends (expect those also in the group) will be able to see your interactions, they’ll only see the results in person! Each morning I post exercises that you can do at home with no equipment required, in just 10-15 minutes. I also post advice on which foods to eat, and what to avoid, each day for 10 days. There’s no calorie

counting and you won’t be hungry. It’s certainly not a starvation diet; it’s based on a long term plan – a sensible, maintainable, healthy eating and exercise programme.”

Alex Robinson

Groups run monthly and members can interact with each other to offer mutual advice and support throughout the programme. After the first 10 days, Alex offers a further two weeks of advice and support on how to continue, such as additional exercises, which foods to re-introduce, and how to do so.

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Alex Robinson Personal Trainer New ‘Extreme Fitness’

The cost of the 10-day course plus two weeks of follow-up support is £25, and all you will need is access to the internet via a mobile, tablet or computer.

All of the exercises that Alex provides are body-weight exercises that can easily be done at home. Each month’s programme is limited to 12 members with places allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so, if you’re looking to get in shape ahead of the Christmas party season and want a great kick-start to a new you, contact Alex on 07817 337861 or email alex.robinson.pt@gmail.com.

KICK START YOUR FITNESS REGIME IN JUST 10 DAYS ‘EXTREME FITNESS’ PROGRAMME WITH AMAZING RESULTS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! Personal Trainer Alex Robinson will guide you through the programme with online support, exercises and dietary advice.

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Recent trials achieved a minimum weight loss of 6lb and a maximum weight loss of 1 stone in just 10 days Trial participants lost between 5 and 16 inches Easy to follow programme which conveniently slots into busy lives No calorie counting Just £25 for the 10-day course plus 2 weeks of follow-up support* Groups run monthly and are limited to 12 participants per group.

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Motoring

Motoring: Best 4x4s With rugged looks, commanding view of the road and the ability to get you out of some sticky situations, a 4x4 makes sense for lots of drivers. From mummies collecting at the school gates to business owners who need a reliable working vehicle, there’s plenty of choice in the off-road category. What’s more the latest crop of pumped-up SUVs also offer clever technology, luxurious interiors and don’t have to cost the earth. Here we take a look at five of our favourites for you to put a new reg plate on.

Nissan Qashqai Price: From £17,595 The Nissan Qashqai has recently been revamped – giving it fresh looks to keep it firmly placed in the top 10 best-selling cars in the UK chart. It’s a compact SUV that’s easy to live with every day, affordable and extremely comfortable. The new exterior design tweaks look superb, it’s wonderfully refined and the interior is packed with helpful new technology. With plenty of engine choice it’s hard to beat.

Dacia Duster Price: From £9,495 The budget brand offers no-nonsense, affordable and practical cars – and the Duster is our pick of the range.

With chunky off-road styling, genuine 4x4 capability and prices that wouldn’t look out of place in a cash and carry it’s certainly worth a look. Think more functional than luxury, with the base spec coming without a radio and air-con. We’d say for the top-of-the-range model that’ll still be less than most hatchbacks.

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BMW X3 Price: From £30,990 The BMW X3 is the little brother to the Range Roverrivalling X5, but don’t let that you put you off. It’s got the cache of that blue and white propeller badge on the bonnet, is beautifully trimmed and is built for comfort.

Some say the styling isn’t as sharp as it needs to be, but with plenty of spec and low running costs it’s well worth a look.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Price: From £37,705 With fresh new looks straight out of Stateside, the Jeep brings a slice of American Pie to a sometimes-bland car category. Beefy looks match its proportions and it’s certainly recognisable on the roads with an imposing stance. Packed with technology, a sumptuous interior and a surprisingly economic 2.0-litre engine choice, the Grand Cherokee is a leftfield choice that shouldn’t be ignored.

Mitsubishi Outlander Price: From £23,984 With an innovative plug-in hybrid variant that can do 30 miles on pure electric, combined with a combustion engine for longer journeys, the Outlander is carving a niche in the SUV market. Ok, so the looks won’t set the world on fire, but it’s well-made, extremely capable off road and is comfortable to drive. With very competitive pricing thrown into the mix, you really should try an Outlander.

By James Baggott, Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

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Mill Floorings Ken Mather and Patrick Jalbert have been in the industry for many years and are now celebrating a successful first year with their own business ‘Mill Floorings’.

They offer excellent personal service with great value quality flooring. Their large showroom is fully stocked with samples of all kinds of flooring – from carpet to laminate, real wood & luxury Karndean vinyl.

Look no further if you want good quality, excellent value flooring. Ken and Patrick’s excellent customer service, unrivalled product knowledge, and team of professional fitters makes Mill Floorings your perfect choice.

“We know how some of the bigger stores can lack that personal service and experience. We have over 40 years in the industry between us. It is paramount to us that we give good advice and excellent service; there is nothing more rewarding than having happy satisfied customers”, says Ken. If you prefer, Ken and Patrick offer a ‘Free Choose at Home Service’ simply call to book a time to suit you and they will bring samples of what you require. You can then see the samples in the comfort of your own home. A recent customer, Mrs T Bradley comments, “I needed a new bedroom carpet quite quickly as we’d just moved house.

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Whether in the showroom or at your home, their expertise allows them to offer advice on the right type of flooring for your needs, to make sure you achieve both the look you want and durability you need.

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Book Reviews Back to the Future ‘Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past’ wrote George Orwell in his classic dystopian novel, Nineteen Eighty Four. Gone are the images of hover boards and self-adjusting clothing, and in come repeated ideas that the future could be anything but rosy for the human race. The future may not be fantastic, but the fiction certainly is.

Divergent by Veronica Roth Life is generally considered to be confusing enough for teenagers, but in Veronica Roth’s vision of the future, society has become fragmented into five factions of virtue, and all sixteen year olds must choose that which they want to devote their lives to preserving. Tris needs to make a decision about who to trust and whether or not to leave her family and follow her own path. Then there’s a new love interest, but she’s not sure whether he will in fact protect her or ultimately destroy her. Once the brutality of the initiation is over, is it all worth it and is Tris following the right path?

It’s ideal reading for anyone who’s stressing over which university to go to. After reading Divergent, it’ll be a doddle.

Nineteen Eighty-Four

by George Orwell Long before Davina McCall blasted onto our screens, George Orwell was writing his dystopian classic about Big Brother and Room 101. Written in the past (1949) about the future (1984), that’s now being read in the present (2014, in case you’re not sure!) has actually resulted in the creation of a timeless novel. The fear factor associated with the Ministry of Truth still reigns supreme and the fact that it was supposed to be a commentary on communism doesn’t seem to have dated it one bit. Winston Smith is beavering away in the Record Department, rewriting everything to

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suit the ruling party whilst secretly plotting his rebellion.

Freedom is life, and Smith is determined that the Ministry won’t determine his future.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K Dick If the plot starts to feel vaguely familiar, it’s because Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner was based on Dick’s novel. Bounty hunter Rick Deckard is preying on, and ‘retiring’ androids that have short but murderous lifespans, in order to pay his own bills and keep his depressed wife buoyant. In a parallel life, John Isidore is trying to conserve and protect the androids. In this post-apocalyptic world, most animals have been destroyed by the effects of radiation and the scarcity and cost of owning one is where the title comes from. The novel asks all kinds of questions about human emotions and, most importantly perhaps, about empathy.

It’s an amazing and intriguing thriller.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley In Huxley’s vision of the future, everyone’s free to take recreational drugs and be as promiscuous as they like.

The World Controllers have created the ideal living situation but, true to form, there’s always one who isn’t happy. It’s just all a bit too good. Bernard Marx is searching for imperfections, unconvinced that this contrived society is really making people as happy as they appear. He visits one of the so-called Savage Reservations to try and cure his restlessness. A future story that makes us question the present is always a goodie and shows us why this novel has stood the test of time.

2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C Clarke Next time your computer won’t do what you want it to, spare a thought for the crew of the Discovery, who’ve been tasked with finding out why a mysterious monolith found on the Moon, is sending a signal out to Saturn.

Their electronic friend is HAL 9000, who seems to have developed feelings and self-awareness, but also slightly murderous tendencies. If you thought space was scary enough, imagine being under the control of a digital psychopath. It’s science fiction at its most intense, with the very existence of human civilisation at risk from homicidal HAL. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld Ever thought how much easier your life would be, if you had been born beautiful? Perhaps you are one who is fair of face and dispute the fact that it’s a walk in the park if you’re gorgeous. In Tally’s world, everyone gets the chance to experience outer beauty - they just need to turn sixteen. The ‘Pretties’ live in a paradise of halcyon days and all the ‘Uglies’ can do is stay in the shadows and wait. But Tally’s friend Shay isn’t so convinced that pretty is the way to go, and she’s found a way out. So the authorities issue Tally with an ultimatum: find Shay and turn her in, or Tally will never turn ‘pretty’ herself.

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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Managing Director John Kendall feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although

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As the planting season is very much upon us, it is time to take a fresh look at conifers. They’re a lot more versatile and considerably more attractive than you may have realised, and a great way to add colour, texture and living sculpture to your garden 365 days of the year.

Yes, these evergreen plants have great garden potential so take a look at some of the great ways that conifers can be used in gardens, with several hundred different cultivars of conifer to choose from in the UK; there really is one to suit every situation!

Dwarf Conifers There are many conifers which reach a maximum height of 1m (3ft). These are obviously particularly useful for small gardens and will often add a great extra dimension to a rock garden or a small-scale border. They may need an occasional trimming, but generally hold their shape well.

Recommended: Picea abies ‘Little Gem’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Gnome’ , Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Aurea’, Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’, Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’.

Tall and Narrow Conifers Very stylish, many of the columnar or tall, slim conifers look especially stunning when used to create a screen, or to add height to a mixed border or a shrub border. Being rather like a living sculpture they are also good grown as a single specimen tree in a lawn.

Recommended: Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’, Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’, Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’.

Pyramid-shaped Conifers With their relatively wide bases and narrow tops, pyramidal conifers can bring welcome shape, texture and evergreen colour to your garden and if carefully positioned are often useful to hide an eyesore.

Recommended: Picea albertiana ‘Conica’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Yvonne’ or Thymus occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’.

Spherical Conifers With their prominently rounded shape these conifers naturally produce a sculptured look and are perfect for growing either side of a gateway or house entrance. They also look great in a mixed border, adding colour, texture and interest when many of the other border ingredients are below ground.

Recommended: Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sunset’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Glauca’, Thuja occidentalis ‘Danice’.

Ground-cover Conifers Great for hiding low-lying eyesores such as manhole covers, an evergreen groundcover hides them all year long. Low growing conifers also work well for covering steep slopes and edging paths and beds. They will help to keep weeds at bay and are very low maintenance.

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Gardening: Conifers

Recommended: Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Coat’, Juniperus conferata, Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’.

Conifers for Containers Conifers can look great either on their own (especially when planted with a few small bulbs around their roots, to add splashes of seasonal colour) or in a mixed planting where they help to bring structure, texture and off-season colour.

Recommended: Juniperus compressa ‘Compressa’, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Gold’, Cryptomeria japonica ‘Sekkan-Sugi’ , Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Springtime’, Pinus leucodermis ‘Schmidtii’.

Conifer Planting and Growing Tips • Make the planting hole a minimum of 1m wide by 30cm deep and incorporate plenty of bulky organic matter such as garden compost, proprietary planting mix or well-rotted manure.

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• Trim conifers regularly but remember if you cut back into old or brown growth you’ll end up exposing all the old growth as they don’t produce dormant buds.

By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening-related items including ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Cards, handmade pottery herb planters, Pippa’s favourite weeding tool, signed books and lots of useful garden items.

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Property Matters Pilkington Architecture A well planned and designed extension can transform your home, and if you’re happy with your current location then it can save you the hassle and expense of moving.

to many people, that he immediately puts you at ease. “It’s all quite straightforward really” he explains “whether it’s a loft conversion, an extension or a new build, the first thing I do is find out what clients want and need – which aren’t always the same thing! Then we’ll work together to come up with a practical, solution that not only looks good but is functional and meets budget requirements. I obtain full planning permission and buildings regulations approval on behalf of the client, and provide all relevant technical and construction drawings.

I can also recommend builders to provide tender prices and help the process to move as quickly and smoothly as possible.”

Jon Pilkington (pictured), of Pilkington Architecture, has found that he is increasingly being asked to help people extend their homes. “It’s a great solution” Jon explains.

“There’s less upheaval, you can save all the Based in Alfreton,answered but working on stamp duty, removal, solicitors and estate Your questions byprojects Jon all over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, agents costs, and add value to your property Jon Pilkington Architecture Ltd Jon finds that most of his work comes from too. With some creative design and detailed Pilkington, recommendations and repeat business – planning, I can come up with a purpose which is always the sign of a good job. designed extension that fully integrates internally and externally with your property, He offers free, no obligation initial and totally transforms your living space – and NEW BEDROOM CANyou LIFT VALUE BY or simply to extend the kitchen. consultations, so if you’ve been it can cost less than might think!”

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Short Story: The Dare “I dare you to eat one”. Cole said, holding out a shiny conker.

The twins had been collecting conkers as they scrambled through the darkening woods on their way home from swimming. Morgan liked conkers, but he also liked the spiky green casings that he prized them out of; his pockets were full of them.

It was such a good dare that Morgan wished he’d thought of it. He was certain conkers were poisonous.

And it wasn’t even Cole’s turn to set a dare.

Just yesterday Cole had dared him to stroke Mrs Burgey’s mangy dog. Afterwards Cole had broken the first rule of Dare Club – that no one talks about Dare Club - and told their mother. She’d made Morgan take a shower, and it wasn’t even Sunday. Morgan had been biding his time, waiting to get his revenge. Cole couldn’t be allowed to get away with it, after all Morgan was the eldest by ten whole minutes.

“Do you understand exactly what you’re asking?”. He said mysteriously, taking the conker from Cole.

“Yeah”. Cole answered, unimpressed.

“You know that conkers contain powerful magic don’t you?”.

Morgan smiled thinly.

Cole pulled a face. “Says who?”.

“I saw it on You Tube”. Morgan lied, “This guy ate a conker on a full moon, and he turned into a zombie”.

Cole snorted, but could not argue with the authority of You Tube.

“His eyes turned green and everything”. Morgan watched Cole closely. There were two things that his brother was scared of – zombies and mushrooms.

“Tonight’s a full moon”. He glanced at the sky, “Just so you know what you’re asking”.

“Rubbish”. Cole kicked the leaves, “That’s just werewolves”.

“Not there!” Morgan spluttered, “It’s covered in toadstools”.

Cole’s rapid inspection of the log gave Morgan just enough to time spit the conker into the leaves, and find what he needed from his pocket.

“Now we’re sitting comfortably”. Morgan mumbled with gravity, “I will swallow”.

The violent gagging sounds he made as he pretended to swallow impressed even him.

“What now?” Asked Cole, wide-eyed.

“Now we wait”. Morgan folded his arms and leaned back against the tree. The shadows grew longer and a flock of crows came home to roost.

“This is boring”. Cole said, glancing at his watch.

The chill evening air had just descended to the forest floor when Morgan chose his moment.

He began to cough and shake. He clutched his stomach and moaned. He spat foamy dribble down his coat for dramatic effect.

“The magic is beginning to take hold”. He cried, “Run Cole, run, while you still have the chance”.

Cole laughed nervously, “Stop mucking around”.

Both boys stared hard at each other. Morgan shrugged,

“The pain, the pain!” Morgan cried, burying his face in his hands. Writhing in agony, he uttered an unearthly moan.

Then he took his hands away to reveal himself transformed.

His huge zombie eyes were green and covered in gruesome spikes.

“It’s been nice knowing you”. He popped the conker into his mouth. Cole frowned.

Cole turned the colour of concrete, shrieked (like a girl thought Morgan) and ran off, leaving his swimming kit behind.

“You’ve got to swallow it”.

Morgan laughed and took the conker casings out of his eyes.

He knew he would get into trouble for this, but just for the moment it was worth it.

“It’s werewolves too”. Morgan raised the conker to his lips.

“Still dare me to eat it?”

Morgan indicated a need to sit down. The business of digesting conkers was arduous and shouldn’t be tackled while standing. Cole went to perch on a log,

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Some of you may remember my recent tale of the sad demise of our pet hamster, Lulu. The kids were distraught by her passing but keen to have another pet so Lulu was replaced a month or so later by another hamster, Lottie.

Lottie was a very cute looking little thing, but she did not like people and she certainly did not enjoy life in a cage. After just a few weeks and several escapes (the most successful lasting five days and driving me and my husband to the verge of insanity), Lottie quite literally gave up on life in captivity. Her spirit is now no doubt running free in hamster heaven.

So, the Great Pet Debate began yet again.

No-one was keen on getting another hamster.

We ruled out rabbits. Cats were entertained briefly, but the debate kept coming back to the same thing... a dog. Having listed pros and cons, whys and why nots, every problem seemed to have a solution. My husband’s godmother, conveniently (or not, depending which side of the fence you’re on) breeds dogs, so we decided to go for a ‘look’. As if you can take two children to just ‘look’ at puppies! We are now the proud owners of a Shih-poo (yes, it’s a real breed) pup called Benji.

Benji is a gorgeous little bundle of fluff. He looks like a teddy bear. He loves fuss, he’s great with the kids, and is the source of much entertainment. He’s definitely part of the family already. There is only one problem... his aversion to going to bed at night.

Thankfully the kids have not been disturbed, but for four nights this week we (and our incredibly understanding neighbours) have been kept awake by constant crying... howling... barking... it’s amazing how much noise a tiny dog can make. It is exactly like having a newborn baby. I have been used to this before with both children (neither liked sleep) and I do know that the phase will pass, but when you’re trying to function on 2-3 hours’ sleep each night it feels as though it’s going on for an eternity.

Sleep deprivation, whether it’s caused by a howling puppy, a crying baby, or anything else, is like torture. You begin to feel like a zombie in the day, and your whole evening becomes an anxious build up to the night time. You plan your strategy. You try to keep the offender awake all evening. You make sure they’re fed, watered, warm, happy. You sit with them until they fall asleep and then try to creep out of the room (yes, I’ve resorted to this with both children and puppy!). You try putting them in a cage (puppy, not children – although we did try a stair gate on the bedroom door with the kids, which I suppose is similar!). You end up with them in your bed (children, not puppy. I was dangerously close at times though!). How you’re going to get some sleep that night becomes an obsession which takes over every waking moment.

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The Diary of a Local Mum Feeling Sleepy.

Instead of trusting your instincts and doing what feels right for you and your baby/puppy, it’s very easy to seek advice from everyone you know, or read books and online articles (often at 3am in sheer desperation). You end up with some mish-mashed strategy of everything that may possibly work. You’re tired, fraught and anxious; which unsurprisingly doesn’t help!

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Last night we all slept for a full 8 hours. At 6.30am I leapt out of bed full of energy and life (which believe me is a rarity – I am not a morning person). So how did we achieve this sudden and dramatic turnaround? We did what seemed right. Benji wanted to be near us, so we put his bed at the bottom of the stairs. It’s not what the books said. It’s against all the advice we were given. But it worked; we’re all happy, refreshed, and no longer terrified of bedtime!

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School Information Belper Long Row Primary Belper School Codnor Community Primary School C of E Controlled Denby Free C of E Primary

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3rd: ‘Memories’ (Remembering WW 1) an evening of poetry, song & drama. 7pm Christ Church, Belper. Tkts £3 adults, £1 young people at school. Info: Rev Alison Roome, 01773 825635.

4th: ‘The Art of Quilting’, an exhibition by Oakwood Quilters 09.30-16.00, The Church on Oakwood, 378 Bishop’s Drive, Derby DE21 2DF. Entry £1. Info: Carol Fletcher 01332 666984. email: Carol@fletcherashmore.co.uk 4th: Dave Perkins and The Travelling People in concert at The West Indian Centre, Derby in aid of Sight Support Derbyshire. 7.30pm Tkts £10 inc supper. Tel: Mary 01773 828680. Sight Support Derbyshire 01332 292262.

16th: Kyleburn Historical Society present ‘Four Mediaeval Women’ by Rowena Edlin-White. Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Rd. 7.30pm. Guests £2 at the door.

18th: The Derwent Singers directed by Richard Roddis present a candle lit performance of Faure’s Requiem with other pieces.

St. Osmund’s Church, London Rd., Wilmorton, Derby. 7.30pm Tkts & Info: 01283 561826 or tickets@derwentsingers.org.uk 20th: Heanor Floral Arts Group present ‘A Jewellery Collection’ by Jean Fordham. Wilmot St. Welfare Centre, Heanor 7pm.

Membership available. Visitors £5.

25th: Somercotes Choral Society presents ‘Come Rain or Shine’ at Alfreton Grange Arts College. 7pm. Musical Director Neil Farley, accompanist John Hobbs, Blidworth Welfare Brass Band Ensemble. Tkts £7, under 16’s £4 from Box Office – 07905 242750 or 01773 602335.

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Community Diary October/November 2014

November

1st: Dave Perkins and The Travelling People in concert at The Conservative Club, Heanor in aid of Ashfields Care Home Residents Fund.

7.30pm. Tkts £10 incl supper. Tel: Mary 01773 828680. Ashfields Care Home 01773 712664.

15th: Christmas Bazaar at St Matthew’s Church, Morley. 10am-12noon. Admission Free.

17th: Heanor Floral Arts Group present ‘In Festive Mood’ by John Chennell. Wilmot St. Welfare Centre, Heanor 7pm. Membership available. Visitors £5.

20th: Kyleburn Historical Society present ‘The Story of Codnor Castle and The De Greys of Codnor’ by Maureen Taylor. Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Rd. 7.30pm. Guests £2 at the door.

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Upbeat In this edition of All Things Local we would like to offer some advice to residents on making sure their home is secure as the darker nights draw in.

The advice comes as officers tend to notice a trend at this time of year where homes which are empty during the early evenings are more likely to be targeted, as it is easier to see which properties have someone in.

• Use timer switches on lights, or set radio alarms to come on at certain times, especially if you know you aren’t likely to be home before it goes dark.

• Keep house and car keys out of sight and reach from windows, doors, cat flaps and letterboxes.

• Be sure to set your house alarm before going out and if you do not have an alarm, consider investing in one to improve security.

Police Community Safety Inspector Russell Dakin said: “Although we live in a low crime area we really don’t want people to become complacent, and so would urge people to take a few steps to help reduce the risk of suffering a burglary at this time of year.”

Insp. Dakin added: “We don’t want people to feel alarmed, but to just be alert and aware of what they can do to boost their home security.”

Residents are advised to take the following precautions to help keep their homes secure: • Always make sure your doors and windows are locked whenever you leave your home, or if you are in the garden or even in another part of the house.

• If you go out in an evening, leave a light on and close the curtains.

Officers from your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team are able to offer advice; you can contact them on 101 or by email from the Derbyshire police website: www.derbyshire.police.uk.

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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 Jane Pickering of Ripley, nominated by daughter, Leanne Pickering also of Ripley: “I’d like to nominate my wonderful mum Jane Pickering for being the best mum ever! She isn’t just my mum she’s my best friend too and I just want to say “thank you” and give you something back for everything that you do for me. You’re the best mum, lots of love. xx” Leanne Pickering

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Your Horoscope October and November 2014 The Cosmos during October and November

October: Mercury goes into retrograde motion on the 5th and remains there until the 26th.

As always, it is important to carefully check all your communications and travel arrangements, more than once! This is always a good time to readjust any areas of life that aren’t working as well as you would like. The full moon eclipse on the 8th falls on the Aries Libra axis and brings all relationships into focus. You may need to ask some important questions: is there a good balance and exchange of energy in your relationship? Is there enough emotional support?

What structures are steady and dependable and what needs changing? The Sun enters the watery and transformational sign of Scorpio on the 23rd, the same day as the new moon partial solar eclipse. This signals a powerful time to be courageous and embrace change.

November: Investments, possessions and resources are in the spotlight for this month.

The Sun, Venus and Saturn, all in Scorpio, bring these subjects to our attention. The Sun emphasises the Scorpio ability to be very resourceful and creative, and also to make do with what one already has. Motivational Mars is in the industrious and ambitious sign of Capricorn all month, further enabling solid plans for advancement. Communicative Mercury moves into Scorpio on the 9th and entices us to dig deep and get to the bottom of things, confront our fears and limiting habits and be ready for transformation and change. The full moon is on the 6th in Taurus and the new moon is on the 22nd in Sagittarius.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 The full moon lunar eclipse in your sign on the 8th is in conjunction with Uranus, the planet of the unexpected. Dramatic changes are now in the air and you may be called upon to take up a challenge.

Creative change is certainly on the agenda with abundant Jupiter in Leo shining on you favourably.

November: The Sun, Venus and Saturn occupy the financial areas of your chart for most of this this month.

This is a good time to make some informed decisions about your assets, savings and investments and all general plans for the future. The new moon on the 22nd puts relationships into perspective.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Venus, your ruling planet, is now bathed in harmony in the sign of Libra. The time is right to follow your heart and to pursue your ambitions. Your physical energy and personal effectiveness should also be at an all-time high and you’ll be amazed at how productive you can be. November: Relationships of all kinds are the focus of the month for Venus ruled Taureans. Your ruling planet is in passionate Scorpio until the 17th so make the most of it and plan to do something spectacular. The new moon in Libra on the 22nd helps you to make an important decision.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Creativity is in the spotlight for you this month and with lots of new found confidence and positivity around you can benefit from taking the initiative. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves into the retrograde cycle on the 5th – as usual take extra care with all forms of communication and travel plans. November: Mercury, your ruling planet, moves from balanced Libra into passionate Scorpio on the 9th. Personal fulfilment is important and the powerful new moon in Sagittarius on the 22nd brings a sense of playfulness and adventure – a new and exciting relationship could appear on the horizon.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Motivational Mars is firing up the work side of your life. New ideas abound and lots of innovative and creative energy should now be available. This is a good month to get your point of view across. The full moon in Aries on the 8th brings opportunities, so don’t be afraid to make decisions. November: The line-up of planets in passionate Scorpio means that fun, playfulness and romance are high on the agenda for Scorpios this month. Make the most of this relaxed time before the new moon on the 22nd brings your attention back to personal and professional goals.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Enjoy an exciting start to this month as mighty Jupiter in your sign harmoniously aspects both Mars in Sagittarius and Uranus in Aries. These three planets form an auspicious triangle in the sky. This is a great time of optimism, giving you the energy for progress and success. November: Your home and family life are in the spotlight this month as the Sun, Venus and Saturn all illuminate this important area. After Mercury shifts into Scorpio on the 9th, communications with family and loved ones improve and forward planning has never been better.

VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 The Sun and Venus are both highlighting the financial area of your chart. This could turn out to be a very successful month. Trust your intuition and be aware of people around you who offer good advice. Good

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LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 The Sun and Venus, your ruling planet, both occupy your sign for most of the month. Love matters will be high on the agenda and there could be changes in a long-standing relationship. The new moon on the 23rd is just into Scorpio and brings financial matters to your attention. November: Financial matters continue to be an important theme during November. Good financial prospects could well be in store, so it is vital that you get some good advice in this area. Venus, your ruler, moves into optimistic Sagittarius on the 17th, bringing strong potential for success.

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communication is the key for providing new solutions and innovations. November: This is a busy time of comings and goings and meaningful communication is at an all-time high. The full moon in practical Taurus on the 6th challenges you to make some important decisions, as vital changes may be required at work. The new moon on the 22nd could bring a new adventure.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 Money matters are highlighted this month and with Mars making very positive aspects to both Uranus and Jupiter, it’s a very good time for some innovative and creative financial planning. Jupiter also shines on career objectives bringing new and exciting opportunities your way. November: With the love planet, Venus, in your sign until the 16th, relationships should become more rewarding and romantic.

This is an energetic time – be sure to pull out all the stops and get busy with major initiatives; your strong intuition is at its peak and could prove to be spot on.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Motivational Mars occupies your sign for most of the month; tune in and enjoy this innovative and creative time. Abundant Jupiter, your ruling planet, is urging you to broaden your horizons. You might feel like taking up a new course of study or booking a trip to a faraway place. November: You may not feel like taking the initiative this month as it’s more an introspective time for Sagittarians. You may find that you hit a few setbacks, but using your insight will help you to get through any difficulty. The new moon in your sign on the 22nd brings a completely new and upbeat energy.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Family and career matters are in the spotlight for you this month, as the full moon lunar eclipse on the 8th flags up some challenges is these areas. The Sun is in Libra, urging you to find harmony and equilibrium. You will find that open and honest communication is the key to success. November: You may feel that recharging your batteries is top of your agenda for this month. It’s important to enjoy rest and relaxation, preferably with like-minded people. Communications in your career area are good and intuition will be at an all-time high, particularly after the 22nd.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Communication and education are big themes for Aquarians this month. The full moon lunar eclipse on the 8th is conjunct Uranus, your ruler. This is a powerful time for you to get your controversial points of view across to others; fortunately the moon in Aries promises courage and pioneering spirit.

November: The Sun, Venus and Saturn are culminating at the highest point of your chart this month.

Career goals and ambitions are totally in the spotlight, ensuring that you enjoy confidence in your own ideas. The new moon in far reaching Sagittarius on the 22nd brings brilliant opportunities your way.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 The full moon lunar eclipse on the 8th lights up the financial sector of your chart. It’s time for exciting new plans. Jupiter in creative Leo joins with energetic and motivational Mars, giving you the courage and conviction to focus happily on all your hopes and aspirations. November: This is the month to seek distraction and excitement. Faraway places and adventure may beckon and you’ll certainly feel that it is a good time to let your hair down and have some fun. The full moon on the 6th brings some interesting people and stimulating conversations your way.

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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.

Amber Valley Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6:45 for 7:00pm at Codnor Castle Inn, Ormonde Fields Golf Centre, Nottingham Road, Codnor. New members are welcome. Please contact us first if you are interested. Contact us on 07850 440001 or by our ‘Contact us’ page on www.rotary-ambervalley.org.uk Codnor & District WI 2nd Tuesday each month, 7.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Mill Lane, Codnor. 01773 714098.

Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Come Out & Play in Codnor. Peveril House, Codnor. Play and information for families.

Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk

The Wednesday Club Denby Institute first Wednesday every month. 2.15pm. Betty: 01332 880726.

All welcome.

Walking for Health Meet outside the Bourne Cafe, Denby Pottery Visitor’s Centre. Thursday 9.30am.

Various routes led by trained walk leaders. Contact: 01283 563483.

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

01773 741586

Horsley Woodhouse

1st Sitwell Scout Group For cubs aged 7 ½ to 11. Meet every Weds 6.30-8pm.

Sitwell Scout HQ off Church Lane, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AW. Other sections to open soon. Info: www.1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk, Email: Cubs@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm.

Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997

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

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171

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.

Tiny Talk Baby Sign Language Class Mondays 1.30-2.30pm at Waingroves Community Centre, Church Street, Waingroves DE5 9TX Trish Wright: 07795 554375 or trishw@tinytalk.co.uk

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.

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 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 Footpaths Group Maintenance and preservation of local footpaths; community walks, circular routes. Jane: 01332 781305, or e-mail denby-footpaths-group@hotmail.co.uk Intermediate Adults Dance Classes Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn.

Latin American and Ballroom, Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

Kilburn Christian Fellowship Meet in Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn, 5pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month, refreshments.

All ages welcome. Godfrey: 01332 781200 Kilburn Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Hunters Arms, Kilburn.

1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7-8.30pm. Info: Cathy 07986 450580.

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

Kilburn Striders Jog Derbyshire Group.

Meets at car park opposite Pickford Gardens. For all abilities.

Meets at various times. Please call Ross for details. Ross: 07791 683056

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.

Over 55’s Gentle Exercise Class Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Pauline Clarke: 01773 712829 or Eric 01332 881566 Tae Kwon-Do Practical Self Defence Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Adult & Junior Classes, Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm.

Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk Walking for Health Meet outside the Working Men’s Club, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, 9.45am on Wednesdays. Free walk led by trained volunteer walk leaders; 2 to 3 miles long, though fields. Call Tor Pitts on 01283 563483 or 07977 439309.

Whist Drive British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, every Friday 7.30pm.

Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

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 5-7 years; 5pm to 6pm on Thursdays at The Guide Hut, Outram Street, Ripley.

Call April on 01773 742740.

Allsorts Activities for 0 to 5-year-olds. Free group on Thursdays 10.15am to 11.15am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road.

Further details: 01629 533900 Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute and Ripley Children’s Centre. Childminders wishing to join the group can call Marion on 07952 798808, Claire 07891 956715, Trina 07875 142583.

Kyleburn Historical Society Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Road, Kilburn, every third Thursday, 7.30pm. Speakers. Chairman. Keith Staley: 01332 881853.

Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801.

Email info@avag.org.uk www.avag.org.uk

Mums & Minis Denby Bottles Church, Danesby Crescent, Tuesdays 10am to 12noon. Mike and Alison James 01773 743104

Amber Valley Camcorder Club Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Ripley, meet alternate Tuesdays 7.45pm from September to June.

Geoff Thompson: 01773 748559.

Probus Club For retired people. Meet at Denby Lodge, Denby on the second Thursday each month at 10.45am. New members welcome.

Mr H Hunt: 01773 570483 Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only.

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Panthers 4-7 yrs Sat: 9.00-10.00am & Wed 5.00-6.00pm Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk

Tae Kwon-do & Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall. Adult & Junior classes Sat: 10.00-12.00noon. Sun 9.30-10.30am

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

Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813.

Breastfeeding Support Group Free group for breastfeeding mums & mums to be interested in breastfeeding.

Thurs 1.00 – 2.30, Ripley Children’s Centre, Sandham Lane, Ripley.

Info: 01629 533900.

British Red Cross First Aid Group Salvation Army, Heath Road, every Thursday at 7.30pm.

First Aid training to support Event First Aid. Adele Gregory: 01629 593329, e-mail Agregory@ redcross.org.uk or visit: www.redcross.org.uk/volunteering Centre Stage Theatre Arts Dance, drama and singing for young people 5 to 18. Every Thursday evening during term time, at Mill Hill School, Ripley. Call 01332 232940 or email enquiries@csta.org.uk for details.

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

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

Friendship Circle Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley, every Thursday 10am to 12noon.

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.

Little Rascals A play session for parents under 25 and their children. Support and advice available if needed. Tues 1.30pm-2.45pm. (Term time only) Ripley Children’s Centre, Sandham Lane, Ripley. 01629 533900 Messy Mondays Come along & get messy. Free group for children to explore & experiment with new textures & experiences. Mons 10.15am-11.15am, Wood Street Methodist Church. 01629 533900. Please wear old clothes.

Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486 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 Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month 2-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room, Off Slack Ln., DE5 3HL. (Opp. Co-op) Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

Ripley Poetry Reading Group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor Road, Ripley, twice monthly, Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm. Janet Dawson 01773 513247.

Ripley Recorded Music Society 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 Bob Astill, Secretary (01773) 714368. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm

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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.

Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome.

Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis, 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 Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. Ballroom, Latin American & Classical. Children’s class Saturday 9.45am - 11am.

Adults practice/tuition class Monday 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment: Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

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

Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

Ripley 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.

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

Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

The Ripley Art Group Meet every Weds at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. 2pm-4pm.

For retired people. New members welcome. Info: Jeff Barber 01773 570255.

Ripley Absolute Beginners Jog Group Meet Ripley Leisure Centre 9.00am Saturday mornings.

Email: jogripley@hotmail.co.uk or Tel Ryan 07854 035770.

Twistin’ Tots Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley. Music session for 0-5s, Fridays 9.30 to 10.30 and 11 to 12. Jacqui: 07977 578359

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

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

Unicorns Support group for parents & carers of children with additional or complex needs or disabilities. 2nd Weds of month. 1.15pm-2.45pm, Ripley Children’s Centre. Tel: 01629 533900.

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

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 Tony 07773 897621.

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

Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

Mrs Phyllis Holmes: 01773 747355

WaistWise Free NHS Weight Management Service, available throughout Amber Valley all year round. To find your nearest one call Derbyshire Health Promotion Service on 01246 868468.

Wood Street Toddler Group Ripley Methodist Church, Wood Street, Ripley. Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.15am (term time only). Come for a coffee, chat and a play. All welcome. 0-5 years.

Sue 01773 570364.

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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

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Accountant: Amber Accountancy Adoption Service: Family Care Aerials: ADI Communications Aerials: Aerial Technology Ripley Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Animal Care: Like My Own Pet Care Service Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: Jon Pilkington

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Barber: Fellas 26 Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors 38 Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty 26 Beauty Therapy: Serene Retreat 1 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 42 Building Work: JJN 36 Building Work: Peak Building 35 Building Work: TDB 32 Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Servicing Repairs (Mobile): JB Motor Services Car Servicing Repairs: Crosshill Garage Car Servicing Repairs: Little Eaton Garage Car Servicing Repairs: Marehay Vauxhall Care Home: Ashmere Carpets & Flooring: Mill Floorings Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Ltd Catering: The Orange Food Box Company Children’s Nursery: Clowns Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy Chiropractor: Scott Alletson Cleaning: Lindsay Phillips Property Care Coal Merchant: Signal Fuels Curtains & Blinds: Premier Blinds

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Dental Practice: Glendair Dentures: Amber Technology Driveways: Amber Valley Driveways Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School

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Electrician: Andy Hill 44 Electrician: JSP Electrical 44 Electrician: Sandbed 43 Electrician: TME Electrical 33 Employment Advice: Peak Employee Support 8 Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist

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Garden & Property Services: Guy’s Garden & Property Services: Jaam Properties Gifts: Scented Willow

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Hair: Serene Retreat Holidays: Personal Travel Advisor Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool

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IT Support: TLSR Consultants

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Joinery: R & D Joinery

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Landscaping: Langley Landscaping Log Supplies: Clive Stone Log Supplies: Signal Fuels

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Mediation: FMF Ltd Mobility: DMS (Derby Mobility Services)

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Oven Cleaning: Oven Rescue Derby

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Painting & Decorating: Chroma Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: Vista Environmental Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plumbing & Heating: Black’s Plumbing & Heating: Huckle Plumbing & Heating: Leeva Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton Property (New Homes): Langridge Homes Public House: The Holly Bush Public House: Marquis of Ormonde

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Restaurant: Denby Lodge Restaurant: The Holly Bush Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde Roofing: Bill Kiely

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Security: Prestige 36 Solicitors: Shacklocks 10 Sports Massage: Essentials 26 Tiling: Wayne Shooter Tree Care: Amber Tree Management Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: Greg Long Tree Care: Guy’s Garden & Property Services

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Tyres & Exhausts: ETS Visitor Centre: Denby Pottery

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Wedding Cars: Welford Cars 16 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: C J Fullwood 32 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: JJL 34 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Smartglaze 33 Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows 51 Windows - Replacement Glass: Cloudy 2 Clear 41 Windows - Replacement Glass: Glass Ex 44

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