All Things Local Village Edition June/July 2016

June / July 2016 • Holbrook • Lower Kilburn • Coxbench • Morley • Duffield • Milford • Kilburn • Denby • Horsley • Horsley Woodhouse • Smalley • Little Eaton Delivered to 9,000 homes

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VILLAGE EDITION Your independent community magazine

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Hello readers and welcome to the June/July edition!

We’re celebrating 9 years since the launch of the very first edition of All Things Local! I absolutely love working on this magazine – it’s certainly proved to be a force to be reckoned with when it comes to connecting local people with local businesses.

I’m very fortunate to be working with some wonderful people who are not only colleagues but have become very good friends. Many thanks to Ruth on the advertising side and Helen on the editorial side – you two keep me sane on a day-to-day basis! I must also extend huge thanks to Sue who has taken care of the accounts/admin side of the business for many years now.

You wouldn’t be reading this magazine if it wasn’t for the magnificent team of distributors who go out in all weathers to ensure you receive your copy – so I must also extend my sincere thanks to all of them.

EDITOR’S LETTER ADVERTISEMENT BOOKING DEADLINE FOR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 IS WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 2016.

Advertising Enquiries: Ruth Brown E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk T: 01332 883140 or 07545 261034 W: www.allthingslocal.co.uk

Winners’ Corner

CONGRATULATIONS John M Brown of Kilburn who has won a bottle of Champagne (for the 2nd time!)

Final thanks go to you, the readers for keeping this magazine so popular and for supporting the local businesses who advertise within its pages. We are truly local and it’s great to see that so many local businesses are thriving. Please continue to give them your support and remember to mention where you found them!

The Coach and Horses in Horsley Village has supplied us with another 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people as this edition’s crossword prize. It’s in its usual spot on page 6.

CONGRATULATIONS Pauline Redman of Ripley who has won a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 people at The Coach & Horses, Horsley.

I wish you all a very happy couple of months and I’ll be back again in August.

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

Helen Young – Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator.

Contents Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 People at The Coach & Horses, Horsley Village 6 Champagne Sudoku

21 Children’s Puzzles 92 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 95 Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

13 Food, Drink, Entertainment 27 Motors

35 Health, Beauty, Fitness 40 Home & Garden 52 Children & Education 90 Community 93

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Prize Crossword

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Well known (6) Long curtains (6) Grandparent (7) Concur (5) Flavour (5) Loosening (7) Marvellous (11) Season’s crop (7) Star sign (5) Bet (5) One of the three r’s (7) Go back (6) Alcove (6)

Down 1 2 3 5 6 7 8

Brawls (6) Breakfast, dinner etc (5) Remove clothes (7) Respond (5) Piece (7) Vehicle used on snow (6) Make, produce (11)

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Type of piano (7) Turn aside (7) Light rainfall (6) Tree branches (6) Mistake (5) Elevate (5)

Just complete the simple crossword, cut out and return to: Prize Crossword, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA. Remember to provide your name, address and telephone number. Closing date: WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE 2016.

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Business & Professional

Money Matters: Act Now, Don’t Wait The humanitarian, Mother Theresa, once said “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

It’s not too often I write these articles with a quote but it is true, times are changing.

People are living longer (and not necessarily in good health) but the statistics say we can now expect to live on average to 79.3 as a male and 83 years if a woman. Back in biblical times we used to think of living “3 good scores and 10” (aged 70) and now it is nearer 4 score years and 10 – 90!

UK households with over age 65 expect to increase by 60% over the next 20 years. There is also a 1 in 3 chance a woman in good health will live to 95; for a man this is 1 in 4. To coincide with these mortality stats, other dynamics such as State Pension Ages are being pushed out as far as aged 68 for some.

Inevitably, this will increase as we live longer and the financial burden on the State increases. The most recent ONS Wealth in Great Britain report put the average defined contribution pension pot not yet drawn on as £15,000 in 2010 to 2012.

Only one-third of 55-64 year olds think they have enough saved for retirement. 35% of households have no savings and the average UK savings for those who do is £1205. Clearly, there are some alarming gaps in people’s finances as the nation’s demographics change.

Every year, 1 million workers in the UK unexpectedly find themselves unable to work because of injury or illness, according to the

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Association of British Insurers. Cancer Research UK reveals that almost 900 people were diagnosed with cancer every day in 2010. The British Heart Foundation says that there are about 152,000 stroke victims in the UK every year and around 103,000 people suffer a heart attack. Disturbing details, but local hospitals pay testimony to this.

Today, the rising cost of purchasing properties compared to the rise in earning sees 26% of people aged 20-34 still living with parents, so they are financially dependent for much longer. 11% of families are now ‘stepfamilies’ which can mean more debt for longer potentially supporting two families.

Unsecured household debt is at its highest for 5 years for loans and credit cards, at £11,800.

Worrying trends. The ‘what ifs’ that we hope don’t happen, just may occur. Some statistics are inevitable. If we don’t save or insure, then we could be cruelly exposed to a life of poverty, which may be avoided. So, it is essential that time and consideration is given to plan for life’s expected and unexpected events. Time (as Mother Theresa quoted) means we need to act now, rather than wait.

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS This information is general only and is not intended to address your particular requirements. The data above should not be relied upon in its entirety and shall not be deemed to be or constitute advice. No individual or company should act upon such information without receiving appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of their particular situation.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Business & Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors get the outcome you deserve.

Legal Matters

In each edition legal advisors from Andrea Cooper, Solicitor in legal Shacklocks deal with important Shacklocks topics. ThisLLP’s monthFamily MarionDepartment Vesey (pictured) invites us toLaw think about and member of the Society making Panel, a decision that willthe benefit Family highlights value future generations.

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Family Panel since 1999 says: “When your has ended and ready to Arelationship Charitable Trust can be setyou up are either start looking ahead with you should during your lifetime savingsthink and twice before trying to deal with theorlegal implications investments built up already, alternatively of your relationship breakdown through a specially prepared Willwithout that will proper advice.

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Ifinitial you are thinking of supporting charities consultation contact Andrea through your Will or during your lifetime Cooper at Shacklocks LLP on 01773 with a lump sum, why not talk to us about 822333 or andreac@shacklocks.co.uk the different ways in which we can help youor call in those to anygood of our offices askto formake an benefit causes, andtohow appointment with a member of our the most of the tax rules that enable a Family Team. charitable cause to benefit.

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

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

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Rachel Flower is a probate advisor with over 9 years experience specialising in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate administration, who also attends a monthly surgery at Age UK in Derby.

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought...

Simplicity on a Plate I have never claimed to be a domestic goddess, a dab hand or a Delia, however I have always had an interest in cooking.

I say ‘an interest in cooking’, it’s more an interest in food but I like to couch it in terms of ‘cooking’ as it appears far more inclusive – ‘I’m interested in cooking for my family’ rather than, ‘I’d like to know how to make an entire Mississippi mud pie for myself’!

Anyway I digress. On watching several cooking shows on TV this week, most headed up by some celeb chef or other, I noticed a worrying theme. All of them are serving their delectable dishes on... well... outdoor apparel! I’m all for making things interesting but when you start serving me pulled pork on a roof tile you’ve gone too far.

Then the presenters start telling you they are all about ‘simplicity’, making it easy for you, the viewer, to recreate these gastronomic delights in your own home. That’s all well and good, but even if I do for one moment think that I can construct anything remotely resembling Jamie Oliver’s Tuscan Chicken, I haven’t got a bit of breeze block to serve it on! Neither, for that matter, do I have assorted bits of driftwood to serve my ‘easy as pie’ pie on.

It left me wondering why the humble plate has fallen so far out of favour. I for one am calling for a retro-resurgence for our showy chefs – go mad guys, serve us up something fabulous... on a plate!

By Fliss Goldsmith of Belper

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Lifestyle

MHA’s Family Fun Day & Sponsored Walk On Saturday 11th June there will be a host of fun activities for all the family at Carsington Water, from the sponsored walk at 9.30 a.m. to the exciting raft race finale.

It’s a great opportunity to get friends and family together to take part in the ‘Best Walk For Ages’, whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery of Carsington Water. Family Fun Day activities will kick off from 12 noon and will include a treasure hunt, games and entertainment plus a tasty barbecue and refreshments. Find out more about MHA and how to sign up to the event at www.bestforages.com.

The Family Fun Day is part of MHA’s ‘Best Week For Ages’ (11th-17th June) which offers a range of fundraising activities for local people to take part in, including the Jury’s Inn stair run on 15th June and the ‘Best Tea Party For Ages’ on 17th June.

MHA is a national charity based in Derby providing care, accommodation and support for older people throughout Great Britain. There are 5 ‘Live at Home’ schemes in Derbyshire, helping older people in the community to lead

active and fulfilling lives; living in their own homes, with a network of friends and support. Live at Home schemes provide lunches, activities, dances, outings, concerts and parties, and many provide one-to-one befriending and telebuddies schemes, all funded by charitable donations.

MHA’S Chief Executive, Adrian Bagg, said: “With more than 2.9 million people over the age of 65 living alone in England and Wales, loneliness and isolation is a real issue for many older people. MHA are raising funds for ‘Live at Home’ schemes to support older people in our community to lead active and fulfilling lives. MHA’s ‘Best Week For Ages’ starts with a Family Fun Day at Carsington Water on Saturday 11th June and we’re all looking forward to the entertainment and exciting activities on offer.”

There are a host of other activities that readers can take part in during MHA’s ‘Best Week For Ages’. Find out more about MHA’s fundraising activities and get sponsorship forms at www.bestforages.com or contact MHA on 01332 221641.

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Lifestyle

Crafts Cornucopia Crafts Cornucopia, which first opened in Belper three years ago, has become the go-to destination for crafters in the local area – and many from much further afield too!

As well as being a reliable source of, well, everything for experienced crafters, Sarah and the team at Crafts Cornucopia have introduced many new starters to hobbies from sewing to crochet.

To meet demand the shop has recently extended, moving the crafts studio and almost doubling the retail space, to accommodate an increased range of stock. “We stock as much as we possibly can for all kinds of craft projects, including wools, fabrics, patterns, needles, buttons, sequins... you name it! If there’s anything that we haven’t got in stock we will always do our best to order things in for customers. We’ll do all we can to make sure you have what you need for your project – whatever that may be!”

A look around the shop provides perfect inspiration, with many completed projects on display. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all kinds of crafts, and will offer advice to help get you started – or even finished if you’ve come up against a hurdle!

The retail side of the business was originally started in order to support the craft courses, which is how Crafts Cornucopia began, and the courses are still just as popular three years on. They now include children’s after-school clubs, weekly and fortnightly ‘Knitter and Natter’ social groups, as well as scheduled ‘Make it!’, ‘Have a go’ and ‘Learn more’ classes covering projects from making a skirt to applique cushions. Sarah also offers one-to-one or group teaching sessions as well as birthday or hen parties, which are great fun and very popular. “I do all sorts, from individual sessions to workshops, or visiting as a speaker at social groups all over the county” says Sarah. The current timetable of courses can be viewed at www.craftscornucopia.co.uk but if there’s something you’d like to do that isn’t listed be sure to contact Sarah, who will always try to accommodate.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or you’d just like to have a go, visit Crafts Cornucopia, 70 King Street, Belper, and get crafting! For more information visit www.craftscornucopia.co.uk, call 01773 549341 or ‘like’ ‘CraftsCornucopia’ on Facebook.

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Lifestyle

Imagining Creativity It can be mind-blowing to consider just how quickly our world is changing.

Our ancestors would be shocked to experience the reality of life in this age. Innovation in technology and communications means that our lives are very different. To have such development requires a high level of imagination and creative thinking.

But what does it mean to be creative?

If you picture a creative person, you might visualise an inventor working with complicated machinery or maybe an artist in a studio. But in fact we are all creative people.

Creativity doesn’t pick and choose who it works with. We are all able to take advantage of inspiration and utilise ideas from the great web of creativity. Fabulous ideas can plop directly into our waiting brains at any time, so we have to be open to it.

Maybe you are trying to find a creative solution to a problem. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘think outside the box.’ I prefer to shorten this advice to ‘think outside.’ A physical journey through countryside can inspire a creative journey in the mind where problems can not only shrink into insignificance but can be solved when our mind wanders into the realm of imagination.

Edison had a great light bulb moment when he concluded that “genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” What a great excuse to go outside on a blistering hot day and perspire in the knowledge that a glorious one percent of inspiration is sure to appear without any effort at all! Unless I have creatively misinterpreted the quote of course?

The writer Elizabeth Gilbert wrote an entire book on the subject of creativity and confesses she is quite happy to spend her life “collaborating to the best of my ability with forces of inspiration that I can neither see, nor prove, nor command, nor understand.” That seems like a pretty good way to spend my days… I can dream.

By Jessica White

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Albert Einstein, one of the greatest thinkers of our time, praised the use of the imagination: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Which is a great excuse to spend plenty of time daydreaming.

Being creative doesn’t necessarily mean becoming a famous scientist or writer. It can be as simple as finding an inventive way to file paperwork, or maybe a practical process for preparing dinner whilst simultaneously entertaining a toddler. If anyone has any creative solutions to the latter they will be gratefully received.

Some of my better creative ideas appear when a deadline is looming. I am actually a high level practitioner in the art of procrastination, yet I believe the imminent brick wall forces my brain to think of inspirational solutions fast. This works even better if I tell myself the reward for completing my task will manifest in the form of chocolate.

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Lifestyle

Travel The Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Set up in 1949 in northern Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes is the oldest national park in the country and the largest, covering close to 300 square kilometres. There, on the edge of the rugged Dinaric Alps, rocks and water have created a unique landscape protected by UNESCO and one of the most impressive karst formations in the world.

Yet just 400 years ago, the whole area was inaccessible, draped in mystery and legends from buried treasures to the kind-hearted Black Queen who gave water to the poor. In the 18th century it was described in turn as ‘five beautiful lakes in the densest wood’ and ‘the devil’s garden’. But those who come here today know that neither is true: there is no devil in this natural paradise but there are 16 beautiful lakes for all to see.

The twelve upper lakes and four lower lakes are all connected, divided by natural limestone barriers shaped by water, wind and plants and creating myriad waterfalls. The highest is the aptly named ‘Large Waterfall’, swollen by the Plitvica river and tumbling down 78 metres into the final section of the lower lakes. Just a stone’s throw away, the source of the Korana is said to be the most beautiful in karst country, heading through the canyon towards a bucolic village dozing in flower meadows.

Meanwhile, footpaths and single-file boardwalks meander from one magical lake to the next, festooned in waterfalls, canyons and caves and, whatever the crowds, little disturbs the peace but the rumbling of cascades and bird song.

There are popular viewpoints and secluded corners, steps here and there and, for those who want to take it easy, rides on an electric boat across Lake Kozjak or a panoramic train in the upper levels.

But nothing beats a leisurely stroll where lush scenery and fresh air quieten mind, body and

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soul. The lakes beckon, more bewitching the closer you become. Azure, silvery grey, deep blue or emerald green, shimmering in the sun or mirroring a darkening sky, they are forever changing as light and shade filter through the abundant foliage along the banks.

The lower lakes glitter through a rocky canyon, the upper lakes nestle among forested slopes rising to 1,279 metres. Mediterranean and Alpine plants mingle with fir, spruce and beech and in the remote areas of the north-west trees are up to 700 years old. Over 1,100 plant species have been recorded in the park, including 75 endemic and 55 different orchids.

Gentians and lilies add colour in the undergrowth and grassy bells and wild hyacinths grow alongside endangered species such as the carnivorous round leaf sundew. Spring heather, beard grass and mint are also found along the lakes where maple and sumac trees turn all shades of red and gold in autumn.

Wild cats, lynx, deer and wolves all live in the park but the brown bear has become the true symbol of the Plitvice Lakes. Yet visitors on a day trip from the beach are far more likely to spot the butterflies, an Orange Tip, a Painted Lady, a Red Admiral, to name just a few, and at least some of the 105 species of birds, woodpeckers, grebes, larks, finches and others, or perhaps a rare golden eagle hovering in the thermals high above the glistening lakes.

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The Derwent Valley Cycleway Project As readers of All Things Local you are no doubt interested in what is going on in the local area, especially the beautiful Derwent Valley.

People come from miles around to enjoy the valley we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep and it’s important to help others to enjoy the area as much as possible.

One way to do this is to create a safe and family-friendly off-road route alongside the Derwent for cyclists and walkers, and wheelchair users – avoiding the danger and unpleasantness of riding along the A6. That is what the Derwent Valley Cycleway Project is about.

Heritage Site and accessing its attractions. At Matlock it will link into the White Peak Loop, which is currently under construction, providing an off-road route all the way to Buxton.

For many commuters in the southern part of the valley this will form a safe and attractive route to and from work in Derby, not just the city centre, but Pride Park and the new Infinity Park near Rolls Royce.

To help achieve this, a Project Working Group has been set up and has already visited Parliament to inform the Cycling Minister, Robert Goodwill, and the Department of Transport about the Derwent Valley Cycleway Project and the benefits that would accrue from building the Cycleway.

The Minister and his colleagues seemed interested in the Project, so the Project Working Group will be following up on this interest, hoping for further support (and funding!) for the Project.

You will find more on the website http://derwentvalleycycleway.org.uk where you will also find a map of the suggested route. Your interest and support is welcomed – please contact Ian Scott (secretary@derwentvalleycycleway.org.uk). The Project Working Group is currently gathering information on the opportunities and problems that lie along that route and will utilise this information to commission a full-blown Feasibility Study, which will set out how the Project might be achieved. Please get in touch if you think you may be affected by the proposal.

The aim is to create the Derwent Valley Cycleway from Derby to Matlock through the Derwent Valley Mills World

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

Today we are heading off into Leicestershire; to Coalville to be precise. A pleasant little town built, as its name would suggest, on the ‘black stuff’.

It has the usual collection of shops, cafes etc. and one surprising feature: the war memorial. It must be the highest for miles around; it’s worth a look.

Trent Barton’s The Sixes from Belper Bus Station to Derby Bus Station at 09:30 would be my starting suggestion, to tie in with later buses.

The next bus is Kinchbus’s Skylink service to East Midlands Airport, leaving at 10:20 from Bay 19, arriving at 11:02. East Midlands Airport has a small 4-bay bus station outside the Arrivals terminal.

Toilets are only a minutes’ walk away, inside the terminal. Trent Barton’s Nottingham Skylink service to Coalville departs at 11:17 from Bay D arriving at 11:55.

The bus terminates at a suitably painted bus shelter across from the aforesaid war memorial. You have time for a break in Coalville before making the journey home.

You could, of course, retrace your journey back to Derby; however, an alternative is to catch Arriva’s service 16 from the next bus stop up, to Loughborough. This departs at 10 and 40 minutes past the

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hour taking about 50 minutes to Loughborough, terminating in the High Street opposite the Post Office.

Loughborough is one of my favourite towns and well worth exploring.

From stand HB in the High Street your next bus is Kinchbus’s Skylink at 19, 39 and 59 minutes past the hour, taking about an hour and ten minutes back to Derby Bus Station. Again, Trent Barton’s The Sixes from Bay 22 at 05, 20, 35 and 50 minutes past the hour will get you back to Belper.

Tickets: Bus Pass holders travel free. Paying passengers will find that Trent Barton’s ZigZag will get you to and from Derby and on the Skylink from East Midlands Airport to Coalville. Coalville to Loughborough and Loughborough to Derby will require additional tickets being purchased.

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

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Pauline Latham OBE MP Pauline Latham OBE MP for Mid-Derbyshire is hosting debates on the EU Referendum.

Pauline will chair the meetings and representatives from both the ‘Stay’ and ‘Leave’ campaigns will put forward their arguments. You are invited to attend one of the debates to learn more about the arguments on both sides of the debate.

The dates of the debates are:

Friday 10th June 2016, 6.30 pm. to 8.30 pm.

St Peter’s Church, 6 Chesterfield Road, Belper, DE56 1FD

Enquiries: Office of Pauline Latham OBE MP, The Old Station, Station Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NE, telephone 01332 676679.

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Chris Heaton-Harris MP for Daventry (Leave campaign) and a further speaker (Stay campaign) to be confirmed

Thursday 16th June 2016, 6.00 pm. to 8.00 pm.

The Sixth Form Centre, Ecclesbourne School, Wirksworth Road, Duffield, DE56 4GS With Jeremy Lefroy MP for Stafford (Stay campaign) with Andrew Lewer MEP for the East Midlands (Leave campaign)

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The Better Life His and Herbs From time to time, a chat about plants or local history will develop into a neighbourly cuppa.

Over the years, I’ve grown accustomed to that bewildered look when I reply, “Peppermint tea for me, please.” Especially when I follow it up by producing, magician style, a little bag of dried leaves. I used to buy it in bulk, but it’s so easy to grow that there’s really no need for most of the year. I’ve become a bit of a devotee, preferring a 50/50 blend of peppermint and Moroccan mint, and have been known to wax lyrical about the history, benefits and uses of mentha piperita and its horticultural cousins. It’s the point at which Anne will often look at her watch and drink up.

Another easy herb to grow, because it too has all the enthusiasm of a weed on overtime, is marjoram. An old wooden vegetable box, lined and filled with soil, makes a great portable container. And, like so many herbs, the bees absolutely love it when it’s in flower. Our cat is a fan as well, if that’s any recommendation.

I favour other perennials – chives, tarragon, thyme and sage (although I’ve never found a regular use for it), because they seem to grow without the need for encouragement. Hand on heart I haven’t much of a clue when it comes to herbs and cooking. To my jaded sinuses, everything pretty much goes with anything – which might explain why I prefer the garden to the kitchen.

Curly leafed parsley seems to do well in pots, so long as it’s not over-watered; likewise for lavender (very nice in shortbread, but make sure it doesn’t become too woody by trimming it back at the end of the year) and rosemary, which is great for roast potatoes (see, I can be taught).

We did try growing coriander a few times but it never really worked out, so we transferred our allegiance to Vietnamese coriander. The plant needs a lot of water and I find it has an absolutely gorgeous aroma with a hint of lime.

that steam from peppermint tea is good for the sinuses, which is not to be sniffed at. (Not until you’ve inhaled the minty steam, anyway.) There’s more: peppermint has antiseptic properties and is a remedy for travel sickness (when you don’t have ginger to hand). It’s also great for cooling skin irritations or inflammations. Do try it on a small area of skin first to check there’s no adverse reaction.

I draw the line at chamomile tea, though. Is it just me or does it taste like straw?

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Most herbs have also been traditional remedies. In my quest to elevate peppermint beyond the humble humbug, I’ve learned that it is caffeine free, has a calming effect on the stomach and digestion, and can be used for soothing headaches. I also read – in the library, no less –

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Thai Beef Salad This colourful and fragrant main-meal salad is great for easy entertaining. Choose thick pieces of steak and take care not to overcook them or they will become tough and chewy.

Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 minutes, plus marinating time Ingredients: 2 x 175g sirloin steaks 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 8 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 100g fresh beansprouts 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 4 firm plum tomatoes, quartered 200g mixed salad leaves For the dressing: juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander 1 tsp finely chopped lemongrass Method:

Place the steak in a shallow dish. Mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and chilli flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper, cover and leave to marinate for 1 hour.

salad leaves. Mix together all the dressing ingredients, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Slice the warm steak thinly across the grain.

Toss gently into the salad with the dressing.

Pile into a large shallow serving dish and serve immediately, or leave to cool and serve chilled.

Lemongrass stalks are sold in small packs by the fresh herbs in the supermarket. You only need a small amount to give an extra-zesty fragrance to the dressing but the stalks will keep for 1-2 weeks in the fridge. Try adding chopped to curries, fruit salads or infuse in hot water for a refreshing alternative to tea.

Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle until very hot. Add the steak and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Toss together the spring onions, radishes, beansprouts, cucumber, tomatoes and

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Word on Wine Wine with Takeaway Food There are certain times, like the end of the week, when the kitchen is closed and you just need a takeaway. The next question will be what wine should I have with the takeaway? Quite often it’s whatever looked interesting on the supermarket shelves or whatever wine is close at hand.

However, there are some wines that are better suited to a particular takeaway meal.

Fish and Chips – Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño & Sparkling Wine Fish and chips need a wine with dry citrus flavours to cut through the fatty flavours of the deep frying. Sauvignon blanc from the New World gives a crisp wine with lemon, citrus and tropical flavours while the Albariño from Spain is a perfect match for any fish dish. A sparkling wine also goes well, if you want something different; the dry / sparkling effect again helps to cut through the fatty flavours.

Chinese – Riesling & Gamay Often Chinese food has two major flavours: salt from the soy sauce and the heat from the spices and chillies. The sweetness of Riesling wine, either from the New World or Europe, can help to cut through the spicy heat of a Chinese. The light and fruity red wine produced by the Gamay grape, as found in Beaujolais wine, can take on the salty flavours.

to individual preferences. These suggestions are just what I like to drink with a takeaway but there is no fixed rule and you may like a heavy red with light fish dishes or a white wine with a steak. The choice is down to you!

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

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Thai – Gamay & Gewürztraminer Thai food is often spicy which needs a wine to lower the heat from the spices. To do this you need a wine that is either light and fruity or easy drinking and sweet. The Gamay grape produces a light and fruity red wine, while Gewürztraminer will provide an easy drinking and sweet white wine.

Indian – Shiraz (Syrah) & Riesling A wine for Indian food needs to help with the heat from the spices and the creamy sauces. As with Chinese food, a Riesling wine will help to cut through the spicy heat of the food, while for red wine lovers a spicy Shiraz (Syrah) will handle the fragrant spices and creamy sauces.

Pizza – Chianti and Pinot Grigio With most countries, the local wines are normally a good match to their foods. Pizza, the best known export from Italy, expects an Italian wine. Chianti is the go-to red wine for most Italian foods, as the Sangiovese grape produces a rich earthiness with bright cherry flavours. A white Pinot Grigio wine from Italy also goes well, with its citrus / lime zest flavours and clean finish.

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Beer Beers of the Month: June Here’s something to think about as summer drinks come into vogue: lager and its British predecessor, pale ale, are both by-products of coalmining.

By the mid-1600s Derbyshire maltsters had used up all the forests in the region and started using coke to dry their malt instead. They found that it burnt more consistently and controllably than wood and produced malt that wasn’t charred or burned. This new pale malt-made beer gradually caught on and Burton became Britain’s brewing capital.

In the 1840s Bavarian and Czech brewers also started using coke instead of charcoal to produce light, clean, refreshing beers that eventually conquered Europe and, in due course, the world.

The beer-style we loosely call lager has never been a “craft” product. It is mass produced and makes up 90% of the world’s beer today. So, here are two industrial lagers from the countries that invented the style: First, Staropramen at 5% alcohol from the massive Molson Coors-owned brewery in Prague. It’s a very light-bodied beer, straw-coloured, with malt rather than hops dominating both the nose and palate. The finish is quite short with some malty sweetness but, again, not much hop. Not a great deal of character, but pleasingly refreshing.

Krombacher at 4.8% from an old family-owned brewery in the Siegerland coal and steel region is Germany’s top-selling pils. Compared to Staropramen it is paler, spritzier, with a hint of orange on the nose, and then massive hop bitterness in palate and finish, beautifully balanced by biscuity malt. A big beer from a big brewery – and a classic.

Beers of the Month: July In the 16th century, the Bavarians passed a purity law which decreed that only malted barley, hops, and yeast could be used in brewing. It was likely an attempt to keep wheat in the bakery rather than the brewery, but it didn’t work.

Wheat beer – brewed with a mixture of wheat and malted barley – remained popular in Bavaria and northern Europe until the post-war period, when it started falling out of favour. It was seen as an old man’s beer and the fact that it was naturally cloudy didn’t help.

By the late 1970s it seemed that German wheat beer styles were in irreversible decline. Then, a miracle happened. Students rediscovered it. It had retro chic, it was cheap and suddenly it was popular again.

In the Belgian town of Hoegaarden, which had once had several wheat beer breweries but by the 1960s had none, a young revivalist called Pierre Celis started brewing it again and his version, too, took off.

Hoegaarden at 4.9% abv is a pale lemon colour and cloudy to the point of opacity.

When Celis brewed it he added orange peel and coriander; now that it belongs to the multinational brewer AmBev there’s little trace of them either on nose or palate.

Instead it’s grassy and lightbodied, and with its low CO2 content and lack of hop bitterness it’s eminently quaffable.

Erdinger from Bavaria at 5% is equally pale and cloudy, somewhat spicier and with an almost salty dryness. Again, hop character and carbonation are low, and there’s a hint of bubblegum in the finish.

As mass-produced international brands both are short on wheat character; but either would make a splendid accompaniment to a summer barbecue.

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Motoring BMW at the Movies There’s no greater advert for a car than a starring role in a movie – and for BMW there have been a few!

One of the biggest was when BMW took over the Bond franchise with a centrepiece in 1995 blockbuster GoldenEye. Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, drives a Z3 with Bond girl Natalya Simonova, played by Izabella Scorupco, in the passenger seat around Cuba before the final mission. As with many Bond cars, the Z3 was kitted out with the latest gadgets, including a parachute braking system, all-point radar, missiles housed behind the headlights, and the iconic ejector seat.

Brosnan returned in Tomorrow Never Dies which included one of the most impressive Bond cars, thanks to the amount of tech on-board – a 750iL with bulletproof windows, electrified door handles, tear gas, spike dispenser and missiles concealed in the roof. Most impressively, the car could be remote controlled from a touchpad in Bond’s phone.

it even had six cup holders, so it was very useful.

As a main character, Jason Statham’s E38 735i in 2002’s The Transporter is pretty key, with much of the early action involving the 7 Series. One of its best moments is the chase following the bank robbery, where Frank drives superbly around the streets and ends up jumping off a bridge onto a car transporter lorry.

Noted for its driving sequences, 1998 film Ronin – set in Paris and Nice – involved plenty of action and, with the film nearing its final act, a spectacular car chase took place involving a BMW E34 M5 driven by Natascha McElhone’s Deirdre, with Robert De Niro pursuing in a Peugeot 406.

Through tunnels and against the motorway traffic, the M5’s sporting pedigree is shown off, until it is taken down by a pot shot from Jean Reno that hits one of the tyres, causing the M5 to flip.

We jump forward with our final car on the list to 2011, with the fourth instalment of the Mission: Impossible series. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol involved one of the best concept designs, the Vision EfficientDynamic from 2009, the pre-cursor to the i8 electric sports car.

In the famous chase through a multi-storey car park, Bond drives from the back seat to remain undercover and sees everything using the screen on his phone.

After jumping out of the car, Bond drives the BMW into the assailants before driving off the car park and into a rental car shop several floors below.

BMW’s most recent appearance in the Bond franchise was with the Z8 roadster in The World Is Not Enough.

Sadly, this met with an unfortunate end when a helicopter wielding a circular saw cut the car in half at a caviar factory.

It was fitted with surfaceto-air missiles that had taken out a helicopter previously and

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It was involved in the final act where Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, needed to intercept the film’s protagonist and prevent the start of a nuclear war. The V ED swept in and out of the Mumbai traffic and, with a special HUD with navigation screen, it looked pretty cool too.

Other honourable mentions for BMW include the black and orange E24 633 CSi from Back to the Future II, the E28 5 Series from The Bourne Supremacy and Robert De Niro’s E31 850i from heist movie, The Score.

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Prestige Beauty Prestige Beauty in Belper has been offering Environ skincare from the renowned International Institute of Anti-Ageing (iiaa) for a year now, and during that time many clients have seen incredible changes to the way their skins looks and feels as a result of the innovative treatments and products.

“The iiaa’s Environ range focuses on nourishing the skin from the inside out.” explains Prestige’s owner Sue Basile.

“It’s likened to giving the skin a really healthy diet – and the results are incredible. One in-salon 90 minute electric facial is equivalent to 87 manual facials in terms of results!”

Various Environ facials are available to suit all skin types: Collagen Power is anti-ageing and stimulates collagen production, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

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Based on Hyaluronic Acid, which holds 1000 times its own weight in water, it helps to reduce fine lines caused by dehydration and increases the plumpness of the skin.

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already on the ‘Step Up’ programme have been delighted by the results from each stage – so much so that they can’t wait to purchase their next step moisturiser! We’ve had so much word of mouth business that’s purely based on people seeing their friends’ skin.”

To apply a touch of colour and enhance your skin’s new-found radiance, Prestige’s therapists recommend Jane Iredale mineral makeup, again developed by the iiaa.

This chemical-free mineral makeup encourages your skin to breathe and, due to its purity, can be applied immediately after facial treatments.

Following the incredible success of the Environ range, Prestige’s therapists have recently undertaken the iiaa’s highest level training and now offer their most advanced facial treatment – Collagen Stimulation Therapy Treatment. This cutting-edge professional skin-needling treatment harnesses the skin’s natural powers of healing, stimulating collagen production to renew skin cells.

Especially effective in addressing the visible signs of ageing, this unique therapy refines the skin giving a totally vibrant new look and feel. “It’s an intensive treatment but it really is worth it;” says Sue “the results are like a facelift without surgery!”

For more information about the range of facial treatments available at Prestige and to discuss the best option for you, contact Sue on 01773 820000 or call in to the salon at 8 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ.

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Results of the Active Vitamin Treatment

Prestige holds regular Environ Skin Analysis and Jane Iredale Makeup events where you can have your skin professionally scanned and analysed, or learn about what makeup is most suitable for you. The next scheduled dates are 2nd August 2016 (Environ Skincare) and 6th September 2016 (Jane Iredale Makeup). Call 01773 820000 to secure your place at these popular events.

While the benefits are obvious after just one facial, a course of 20 is recommended to maximise results after which, Sue says, “your skin will be the best it’s ever been!”

All Environ treatments can be followed up with the iiaa’s exciting Advanced Vitamin Skin Therapy ‘Step Up’ aftercare programme. Vitamin A (which promotes skin cell renewal), vitamins C, D and antioxidants are introduced gradually at level 1 and increased throughout the programme, up to level 5. The result is truly beautiful, glowing skin. “All Prestige clients who are To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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I started with Alex in 2010 and I do personal training sessions, running and boxercise. I love all of it!

What prompted you to contact Alex?

I’d recently begun working from home pretty much full time and the temptation of the fridge was hard to resist.

That, coupled with the fact I wasn’t doing much regular exercise, meant a few extra pounds had started to creep on. I knew I needed to do something but found the gym boring and uninspiring and best intentions to get fit didn’t seem to happen. I saw an advert in All Things Local for Alex and decided to give it a whirl.

How has training made you feel?

Physically fit, healthy and confident to attempt new

challenges! My overall wellbeing has improved and I couldn’t imagine not training now.

Are there things that you can do that you couldn’t before?

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What were your initial goals and what are they now?

Initially I wanted to get fit and maintain a certain level of fitness. I didn’t imagine it would actually happen and I certainly didn’t appreciate how much fun it’d be. I’m hooked! Now I aim to participate in events regularly – I try to have something in the diary most months, including starting to train for a marathon next year.

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Yes – do it! It’s great, very simple to follow, with clear guidance and support. It provides an excellent opportunity to break bad eating habits, try new things and shed a few pounds and inches at the same time!

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Footnotes: They’re Only Feet...

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

Each foot contains 26 bones – that’s 52 bones between them or, in other words, over a quarter of the body’s 206 bones.

The way that these bones work with each other gives approximately 40 joints in each foot! The joint behind the big toe takes approximately one and a half times your bodyweight each and every time you take a step. Not bad for a joint not much bigger than an Oxo cube!

They give us constant feedback about the surface we are walking on and they enable us to walk and balance safely on very uneven ground. Even the toenails have an active role by protecting the toes and helping with balance.

The skin is three to four times thicker on the heel and ball of the foot than anywhere else on the body, offering protection to the bones and muscles of the foot in everyday use. We even have a pad of fat under the foot which acts as a natural shock absorber, again protecting the underlying tissues. So, when you force them to work in shoes that aren’t really the right size or shape, or force them to stand on hard floors for hours on end, or walk or run for miles, don’t worry – after all, they are only feet!

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Derbyshire Walking: Rosliston & Rosliston Forestry Centre Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk Walk Area: Rosliston National Forest ahead Distance: 3.25 miles Start Point: Beehive Farm, Rosliston look to the right for a metal vehicle barrier; this OS Map: Explorer 245 National Forest is the entry point to the Forestry Centre. Walk 1:25000 around the barrier then take the public footpath to Map Ref: SK 249 161 Caldwell, keeping the farmland to the right and the Post Code DE12 8HZ woods to the left. After about a quarter of a mile Parking: Free, off-road the wide footpath reaches the edge of the grounds Tea Shops: Two of the forestry centre; the public footpath continues Duration: 1 Hour 35 Min ahead along a field edge to Caldwell, but our

route stays with the permissive path as it bends Tea shops and toilets for this walk are located at left and continues along the woodland edge.

Beehive Farm and the Rosliston Forestry Centre.

After a distance, the wide path turns left, but is The Honey Pot Tea Room at Beehive Farm, waterlogged; cut the corner (as many others have located at the start/finish of the walk, is open done by the looks of it) and re-join the track. Take Wednesday to Sunday during the winter period, the single plank over a ditch through the hedge and daily at other times (see Beehive Farm to pick up another wide path on the other side. website: www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk). Turn right and once more follow the edge of the For details of ‘The Hub’ café at the woodland in the same general direction as before.

Forestry Centre please visit Continue along the boundary path to a point where www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk. the path splits; keep right and again follow the edge of forestry centre woodland until the path The Walk From the car park at Beehive Farm, walk back to the road then turn left and walk back towards the village. At the road junction turn right and walk up the Linton Road for just over a quarter of a mile then take the footpath on the left down the drive towards Cinderlands Boarding Cattery. It is worth noting that most of the section of the walk along Linton Lane has no footpath, so please be aware of traffic on this stretch of the route.

Continue past the cattery and into a field. Walk the length of the field, keeping the fence line to the left, and exit through a gap in the hedge onto a tarmacked farm drive. On reaching the driveway,

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At the lake there is an option to take the bridge across the middle of the lake; this route assumes that you choose to continue around the edge of the lake, but the bridge may well be worth a visit during the summer months. Continue to follow the path around the edge of the lake to a wooden seat carved into the form of a giant dragonfly; again keeping right, walk around the smaller lake past the carving of a giant snail to the large monument to South Derbyshire mining. There are also picnic tables around this point should you choose to take a break.

From the mining monument follow the winding path past the children’s activity areas until it approaches the Visitor Centre. Here there is a cafè and a restaurant, but you may well have to pay a formal admission charge to the centre to access these. As you approach the Visitor Centre, exit into the car park (right) through a leaf-shaped arch made of logs and bear left to the car park exit. This car park could form an alternative start point for the walk, but it is a pay-and-display location. At the exit from the car park to the road do not leave the forestry centre; instead take the driveway to the left that runs parallel to the road. Follow this path to a point where a signed footpath to Rosliston bears off to the right; take this narrower trail and continue

forward until it reaches an open field on the opposite side of which stands the Church of St Mary’s in Rosliston.

Walk across the field diagonally left then pass between the churchyard and the houses to exit onto Main Street in the centre of Rosliston village.

Turn left and walk towards the village shops; on reaching the post box cross the road and take the unmarked footpath between the houses to enter onto a cul-de-sac of bungalows and houses.

Continue directly ahead to the bottom of the cul-de-sac and enter into a field over a low wooden step stile. Keeping the hedgerow to the left, walk the length of two fields before entering into a third over another step stile. The plantation of Thompson’s Wood should now be to the left; continue forward towards farm buildings ahead. Cross a waymarked step stile onto the farm premises then walk forward to another step stile and exit the property by walking down the drive to Coton Lane. Turn left and walk up Coton Lane (no footpaths, so take care of any traffic that you may encounter) for just under a quarter of a mile then take the footpath to the right into a field. Cross the field diagonally left to exit at the road junction near the start of the walk. Turn right and walk the short distance down the lane to Beehive Farm and the end of the walk.

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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And Another Thing...

I returned home from the health centre after my annual MOT to be confronted by my Dearly Beloved’s demand for the prognosis. “So Tom, how did your check-up go?”

“A complete waste of time. These new-age medical fads will have me in an early grave.”

“In other words, she told you to go on a diet?”

“I think she muttered something about broccoli.”

“Did she measure your BMI?” “What didn’t she measure? Anyway I think the old quack was down in the dumps, she kept saying things were morbid.”

“As in ‘obese’? Right that’s it, no more biscuits for you.

What’s that in your hand?”

Sarah prised the card from my fingers. “A gym membership? You’re joining a gym?”

“Doctor’s orders apparently. And less of the sniggers, please.”

After a trip to a large out-of-town sports retailer (which looked to me like one big jumble sale), I turned up at the sparkly new gym freshly clad in Lycra. I spotted my reflection in the reception mirror. I looked like a shrink-wrapped WC Fields. A little boy dressed in crepe paper rustled towards me. I was about to ask him if he was a school boy on the run from the Wag Man when he cheerily piped up, “Hi I’m Jason, I’m going to be showing you around the gym.”

And so we entered a vast cathedral of glistening stainless steel and skin tight leggings. I strolled past all manner of appalling contraptions. Finally, we arrived in a dark corner of the gym, the floor of which was covered by squishy blue mats.

“So Tom, if you would like to warm up?”

“Warm up? Right, well you can either turn down the air conditioning or I can go and get my jumper.”

Jason looked worried. “OK, I’ll go and get Nigel. He’s going to do your induction.”

It was then I spotted him, bounding over like a Super Hero straight from the set of Avengers Age of Ultron.

Enviously, I observed how Nigel suited Lycra a lot better than I did.

“Hi Tom! My name’s Nigel … let me ask you some health questions, we don’t want you croaking on one of our machines and suing us, now do we?”

His laughter evaporated in the cold dry air of the gym.

“Seriously, do you work out?”

“The last time I worked anything out was the clock on our new oven and that left me pretty breathless, I can tell you.”

“Err, OK, have you ever suffered from any of the following – angina, asthma, arthritis, slipped disc, joint pain, calcium deficiency?”

“Not as yet…” I said, warily.

“Great! Right, let’s jump on this bad boy.”

Bad boy? I mouthed to myself. And so we set off on what can only be described as a Penrose Staircase of endless agony. After ten minutes of purgatory I held up my hand in protest. Nigel stopped the machine. “Are you alright Tom?” “Thank goodness that’s over!” I gasped.

“Right Tom, that’s the warm up finished now let’s get you on one of these wicked machines.”

“The warm up! You mean there’s more?”

“Oh yes! Another forty five minutes more.”

“Not for me there isn’t sunshine, that’s quite enough for one day, thank you.”

“But Tom, don’t you want rock hard buns?”

“If I want rock hard buns I’ll go home and fetch my bread making machine down from the loft.”

Half an hour later I answered a call from Sarah.

“How’s it going?”

“Great! I’m just in the middle of some bicep curls.”

“I hope he’s not working you too hard.”

And with that a familiar voice was overheard: “Same again old chap?”

“Yes, why not?”

A pause then Sarah, her voice hardening, said “Tom…are you in the pub?”

“Sorry love, got to go. It’s my round. But if it’s any consolation, these vegetable crisps are broccoli flavour, so how’s that?”

Well, as any athlete will tell you, it’s never advisable to over train.

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Short Story The Dithering Dotties Martha was thankful that the sun had finally decided to shine. Since moving into her new house she had been so busy decorating that she had not given any thought to the increasingly overgrown garden that accompanied it. She had never been a particularly enthusiastic gardener, but even she could see that the weeds were now outnumbering the plants.

Naturally, four-year-old Rosie didn’t mind. She was happy scrambling between old runner bean canes, chattering away to herself, looking for snails.

Martha wondered whether her granddaughter’s boisterous presence would give the Dithering Dotties something else to whinge about. The two elderly sisters next door were her only neighbours, but since she moved in they had done nothing but tut about the squeaking of her front gate, refused to accept parcels on her behalf and twitched their curtains every time she left the house.

“Are you ready for a drink Rosie?” she called, “All this playing is thirsty work isn’t it?”

The cheerful four-year-old bounced to her feet and came running over.

“Grandma, you know the fairies that live at the bottom of your garden?” Rosie asked, breathlessly.

Martha smiled. “Yes dear.”

“I heard them talking just now.”

“Oh, really? What did they say?”

“They said you should clear out the leaves from your guttering.”

“That’s nice.” Martha handed the child a beaker of juice.

“Grandma.”

“Yes, dear.”

“What’s guttering?”

“It’s the pipe the rain runs down.” Martha was amused.

“Did the fairies say anything else?”

Martha snorted with laughter. “Those fairies don’t think much of my gardening do they?”

“No,” Rosie shook her head. “They said Mr Primton did a better job than you.”

Martha looked at the child curiously.

“What do you know about Mr Primton?” she asked.

“Nothing,” Rosie guzzled her drink noisily, “Who’s he?”

“He’s the man who used to live in this house,” Martha said.

“The fairies liked him better than you,” Rosie said decisively.

“Yes, they did.” Martha glanced suspiciously at the house next door, and frowned.

“Did the fairies sound like boys or girls?” she prompted.

“All fairies are girls,” Rosie said with authority.

“How many of them were there?” Martha continued, “Two?” The child pondered.

“Maybe,” she said finally.

“I knew it!” Martha muttered with annoyance. Didn’t those two ditherers have something better to gossip about?

For the rest of the day and into the evening Martha mowed, pruned and weeded. Even after a weary Rosie had been taken home she continued to fill her compost heap with grass clippings, leaf mulch and weeds. Her arms were scratched and her joints ached but by the time the sun had set anyone would agree how beautiful the garden now looked, if only there was enough light to see it.

She sat on her back step and contemplated the day’s work.

It amazed her how much energy her indignation had given her, but it was still not completely spent.

“Oh, really?” Martha raised her eyebrows.

Martha went into the kitchen and picked up a notepad.

Decisively she scribbled the words ‘ARE YOU BOTH SATISFIED NOW?’, tore it off and posted it through the Dithering Dotties’ letterbox. A note they would find when they returned from a fortnight’s holiday in Dorset the following day, which would be a source of great mystery and remain a conversation point between them for years to come.

“And they thought you could lose an elephant in the lawn.”

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“Yes. They said just because you can never completely get rid of bindweed,” Rosie struggled with the unfamiliar words, “doesn’t mean you have to make a feature of it.”

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“Due to a number of environmental factors, populations of rodents including rats, mice, squirrels and moles, and insects from bed bugs to wasps, are on the increase.

These pests can cause many problems for homeowners.” says Gary. “I’ve seen electric cables, water pipes and floorboards that have been gnawed through by squirrels and rats as they penetrate properties looking for a cosy place to nest and breed.

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I’m thinking of extending my home but Arcitect how do I ensure my project goes smoothly? Architect 3) Get fixed price quotes.

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You willa not need planning permission if from a newaor Production Drawings Regulations properly trained, experienced and insured architect. replacement driveway ofand any Building size uses permeable (or porous) Application This defines the allows workswater and minimises any risk such of as surfacing which to drain through, Once you have theconcrete of aassumptions.

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Theyconnected are also used to apply for Building planning willreferences! be needed for traditional, with this. permission Check those Asklaying how long theon Approval (the ‘technical approval’) which is essential becoming increasingly attractive to impermeable driveways that do not provide for the water work will take. Define what facilities will be available to to almost all projects. many. run to a permeable area. the builder - Toilet? Electricity? Water?

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If youthem reallyusing mustyour change Conservatories hire of a portaloo if could you don’thave want toilet, homeowners raised finance Toaallgenerator intentsagree and purposes are you anup extension something, thedon’t cost conservatories in writing authorise or if you want thembefore running your to your house.

Very often they do not require permission your builder forbill? building fuel Asktoforproceed. awork. written quotation identifying what isbut it is wrong to think they are exempt altogether. I’m sure this included, and any exclusions. urban arose they are perceived as lightweight 5) Pay myth on time, butbecause don’t overpay!

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Ifclose you sideways Build close tothat another property, topayment aout drain and fortnightly intervals.

He should give youof a the list house. of what this must be less than 50% of from the width you may need an agreement your neighbour or then take advantage of the free initial he’s asking you toauthority pay for. metres If the work the listridge has been Height is restricted to four or theon existing height your local water before starting work.

There done then pay promptly, yourby builder may need cash flow consultation offered of the dwelling.

Area is restricted toDavid 50% ofMcPhee your garden, are standard forms and letters you can easily send to finish But if the work has nothave been done and any your shedsproject. or greenhouses may already Architect. yourself and inallowance. most casesuntil get etc positive response. eaten PWA into this 50%the then reduce amount ita is complete. agreements usually cost nothing more than courtesy but can, where disputes arise, cost hundreds of pounds; Complicated or what!

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On a Summer’s Morning For the first time in days, there was absolute silence. Nothing. It felt to Douglas Revitt that he had gone deaf.

It was a beautiful summer’s morning and as he watched the river as it shimmered in the distance he could feel the warmth of the early morning sun on his face.

As he gazed out, his attention was caught by a dragonfly that ambled lazily by. It was like it had all the time in the world which in all probability it had. Humans and their activities meant little to it.

The birds’ early morning singing started to intrude into his consciousness. He loved the different cries and calls that the different species made. He wondered briefly if birds spoke a common language that they all understood or was it just a cacophony of sound from which they could pick out the bits they recognised.

He saw a bluebird wheeling across the sky and it took his mind back to the days, not so long ago, when he would lie on his back in a field and watch them for hours as they swooped and soared above him.

If his Ma and Pa had ever known that he had days off school to watch the birds he would have been in serious trouble.

Ma and Pa. He thought about them at home together with his brothers and sisters. Irwin, Frank, Freda and little Nora. Irwin was two years older than him, married and was about to go to South Africa to live. A job on the railways there to look forward to. He wondered wistfully when if ever he would see him again.

Douglas was nineteen years old. Freda was a year younger than him and like most brothers and sisters of a similar age, they did not get on. Frank who was barely fourteen had just started work. Nora the baby of the family was only six. She was at an age where all that really mattered was playing with her friends and going to school.

As he sat and looked towards the river, he could see several fields of wheat and he noticed that in amongst the wheat there were the flowers of red poppies which he supposed must be growing wild and be considered as weeds. It crossed his mind briefly that as summer moved towards autumn that sometime soon someone would be along to harvest the crop.

He thought again about his parents. His Pa had got him the job in the cutlery factory. Jobs had been hard to come by a few years back and he was glad of anything. It was a dirty job but it allowed him to work with his hands which he enjoyed. As a younger man, he had always had the ability to take things to bits and mainly to put them back together again.

Pa had been furious when he had told him he was leaving the factory.

“There you go gallivanting off when you could be learning a trade”.

“What are you and that lass going to live on eh, that’s what I would like to know”.

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It was a good question he pondered. What indeed?

His girl Mary was a good lass and when he told her why he was leaving home, she had been upset but she had promised that she would wait until he came back.

Ma on the other hand was heartbroken. She had begged him not to go and the closer the time came for him to go, the worse she got. It was almost like she didn’t expect him to come back.

When he had left the factory, his workmates had held a party for him and there was much hand shaking and back slapping to accompany his departure.

Despite his difficult relationship with Freda she had managed to give him a kiss and wish him well.

On the night before he had left home, his Pa had got all the family together and made a bit of a speech.

Douglas could not remember the actual words used but Pa said he was proud of him and that although he didn’t agree with what Douglas was choosing to do. He believed that everything would work out well.

To Douglas’ amazement Pa had presented him with a watch. It was probably the most expensive present Douglas had ever had. It came in a little black box and had a brown leather strap. His mother helped him to put it on and all the family admired it.

He drew his eyes away from the river and the birds to look at his watch to see what time it was. It was just before six o’ clock in the morning. Just at that moment, he heard someone blowing a whistle.

He looked at his watch, it was 6.00am. He took one last look at the River Somme and thought, “Here I am on the first of July 1916 marching off to war, with my mates”.

“I wonder how it will all turn out”.

By Dennis Basford Note from the author, Dennis Basford: Whilst a lot of the above story is fiction, there is also some basis in fact. Douglas was my uncle and his sister Nora, my mother. He had volunteered to serve in the army in 1914 as a 17-year-old and the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 was his and the army’s first trial in battle.

He was killed on the 6th of July 1916 aged 19. He was a medical orderly attempting to recover wounded men from ‘No man’s land’.

Unlike many thousands, Douglas’ body was recovered and he is buried in a military cemetery near the town of Beaumont Hamel under a gravestone that carries his name, rank and serial number.

My wife and I visited the grave in 1992 which lies in an immaculately kept cemetery. We left a wreath inscribed “To the uncle we never knew, from the family that never forget”.

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Gardening: Tackling Troublesome Weeds Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly.

Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn.

So what makes weeds such a nuisance?

• They feed and take up moisture in great quantities and sometimes compete actively with nearby garden plants.

• They can create shade and stunt the growth of nearby plants.

• Those with a ground-cover like effect can cause the growth of garden plants to be distorted or held back.

• Weeds may harbour pests or diseases.

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• Get on top of weeds early in the year – removing as many as possible before your garden plants start to grow strongly makes weeding easier and cuts down on the amount of competition the weeds cause. A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one.

• Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed to prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating.

• Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring more seeds to the surface and encourages germination.

• Remove your weeds before they set seed.

• Avoid composting any weeds which are setting seed,

have set seed or have particularly pernicious and resilient roots (dock and dandelion are classic examples of these).

• When removing deep-rooted weeds such as dock and dandelion, always make sure that you take out every fragment of root, as each piece left behind has the potential to form a new plant. The best tool I know for removing dandelion roots is my little red-handled weeder: see www.pippagreenwood.com/ products/good-growing for more information.

• Don’t take a shortcut by rotovating ground which is heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants!

• If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. Prepare the area you intend to sow well in advance of your proposed seed sowing date, which allows dormant weed seeds to germinate; remove the weed seedlings and then sow or plant up as you wish. This should give you fewer problems later on.

• Many weeds can be kept at bay if you cover the soil surface with two to three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) of mulch.

• Use weedkillers with caution and ensure you choose one appropriate for the problem you have.

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Ian Wilson Carpets est. 1979

“Our choice is hard to beat and so are our prices” Supplier and fitter of top quality carpets, laminate flooring, vinyls, and decorative vinyls.

• Massive range in stock • Quick turn around • Excellent service • Covering all of Derbyshire • Free samples • Choose from our excellent range at home • Own team of dedicated fitters for carpets and hard flooring

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HERITAGE SWEEPS LTD Chimney Sweeping Flue Liners Stove Installations & anything else to do with chimneys Call Andrew

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BILL KIELY ROOFING THE NAME YOU CAN TRUST - EST. 1976

I have been in business since 1976, one of the oldest roofing companies in Derbyshire.

All works are carried out by myself (no subcontractors) ensuring the very best in personal service from start to finish.

My reputation has been built on my high quality work.

Feel free to view many customer recommendations on DERBYSHIRE TRUSTED TRADER or WHICH ROOFER websites

Complete Re-roofing All Roofing Repair Work Chimney & Leadwork

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Unit 4F, Chattanooga House, Goods Wharf Goods Road Ind Est. Belper DE56 1UU

Recommendations are also available from The Church of England for works on their historical buildings.

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• Tree Surgeon - Insured & Qualified.

• Hedges Trimmed or Removed.

• Fencing - Installation & Maintenance.

• Other work includes, Jet Washing, Decorating, Gutters & General Handyman.

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Reliable, Local, Fast and Friendly City & Guilds professionals with over 27 years experience.

H&H House & Garden Maintenance 07943 821 016 RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE Services include:

Garden Maintenance • Jet Washing Painting and Decorating Internal and External Guttering Cleaning and Replacement • Man with a Van

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Your Local Driveway Specialist ‘Established 2002, we pride ourselves on customer recommendations. Our reputation has been built through quality work’

Work includes:

Block Paving • Tarmac • Patios • Turfing Drop-Kerb contractor (Council recommended) & Fencing Extensive portfolio of previous local work available to view on request

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Please call our office 01332 780750 (Kilburn based) Or speak to Dean direct 07890 633578

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PLUMBING a local family business

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Homes & Gardens

Book Reviews: Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

The Den Book Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine.

50 Evening Adventures Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family.

There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest

and laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it.

More Home Comforts James Martin Aspiring chefs and good honest cooks alike will enjoy this book. As the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for tasty, honest comfort food. Recipes are straightforward, with each step well explained.

Most ingredients can be easily picked up at the supermarket, although a few will require a bit more forward planning. More than 100 recipes are included, many of which have been shown in the TV series. Dad will soon be whipping you up ‘Beer Can Piri Piri Chicken’, ‘Lamb Belly with BBQ Sauce & Pickled Red Onion’, or just some good old chocolate brownies.

Poor Boy Road James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers.

Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer.

But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.

Conspiracy Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained.

Well-researched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered

by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape.

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Children & Education

The Diary of a Local Mum Mumaraderie When you’re first thrown into this ‘being a Mum’ thing, it’s pretty scary. The whole pregnancy experience can take a bit of getting used to, but the fact that you’re suddenly responsible for looking after a real-life human being becomes all the more apparent when you can actually see and hear it.

So, the first few days of parenthood are a blur as you and your partner muddle through, trying to figure out what this little person wants and needs, and learning to do things like nappy changing, feeding, sterilisation, bathing a slippery eel, silently retreating from a room backwards... all the things that, in time, become second nature. It’s a huge learning curve. In fact, it’s more like a vertical ascent, and nothing – no advice books, episodes of One Born Every Minute, online parenting forums – can prepare you for the massive changes to your life. But there’s one saving grace ... you’re not in it alone.

When you eventually become brave enough to venture out of the house, often when your partner has returned to work and you realise that you’ve got to get through the whole day on your own, you discover there’s a whole world out there of other people in the same boat, all feeling just as confused and inept. Your bleary eyes will meet across a crowded baby group and you’ll exchange a knowing look that says ‘I know how you’re feeling’.

As you stand awkwardly trying to balance a baby in one arm whilst holding a cup of lukewarm tea (served that way specifically to reduce the scalding hazard for inexperienced parents and their new offspring) you’ll begin to chat. But, instead of the favourite British topic of conversation, the weather, the opening gambit is “So, does he/she sleep at all?”

You’ve discovered mum-camaraderie. We’re all in this together.

Once the ice is broken and you discover that yes, it’s quite normal to be a sleep-deprived, mumbling

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mess, that no, she hasn’t eaten a meal while it was still hot for as long as she can remember either and yes, you do have to navigate around piles of washing before you can find somewhere to sit in their house too, you begin to feel a bit better about everything. You notice, approvingly, that her t-shirt is on inside out (today you’re sporting the back-to-front look, but haven’t quite got the energy to turn it round).

At any other point in your lives, your paths are unlikely to have crossed. You probably have different careers, interests and friendship circles but you bond over your babies and countless cups of tea and, suddenly, a new life-long friend has been made. It may be weeks before you know her actual name (she’ll always be ‘Olivia’s mum’ in your phonebook) but that won’t stop you spending hours discussing the contents of your child’s nappy or intimate personal details concerning the birthing process. Such subjects, which you’d never ever have dreamed of discussing with a near-stranger, are now staple topics of conversation – and neither of you care.

As your children grow, you’ll meet many other parents and come to rely more and more on ‘mumaraderie’. Whatever your challenges, concerns, worries or self-doubts, there are always other parents out there who are going through the same, or similar, things. Having friends that you can turn to for advice, support, a laugh or a shoulder to cry on at times makes the crazy, hectic, non-stop world of parenting that little bit easier.

From holding your baby while you go to the loo in peace, to helping you see the funny side of your toddler’s latest meltdown, you each do what you can for one another. And the best thing about other mums is they know instinctively when it’s a ‘put the kettle on’ moment, and when it’s an ‘open the wine’ one...

By Helen Young

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ARE YOU A SCHOOL LOOKING FOR A FRESH, DYNAMIC, FRIENDLY & FUN AFTER SCHOOL CLUB? AFTER SCHOOL DRAMA CLASSES 'Little Stars Drama' for 4-11 year olds.

'Big Characters Drama' for 11-17 year olds.

These classes are open to schools across Derbyshire.

Our aim is to encourage Confidence, Creativity and Communication through drama.

Classes are tailored to the needs of the individual school and pupils.

All our teachers have enhanced DBS checks and are industry professionals.

For more information contact Fliss Goldsmith on 07718 487079 or email: flippanccreative@yahoo.co.uk FLIPPAN C CREATIVE… LET US BRING THE DRAMA TO YOU

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

Ecclesbourne School Frederick Gent School Fritchley CE (Aided) Primary Heage Primary Heanor Gate Science College Herbert Strutt Primary Holbrook C of E Primary Horsley C of E Primary Horsley Woodhouse Primary John Flamsteed Community School Kilburn Infant & Nursery School Kilburn Junior Langley Mill C of E (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery Little Eaton Primary Lons Infant School

Loscoe Primary School (C of E) Meadows Primary Milford Primary Morley Primary Pottery Primary

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Village Suites at Richmond Aston-on-Trent The forthcoming Richmond Aston-on-Trent Retirement Village offers so much more than just retirement properties. Take the 1- and 2-bedroom Village Suites as an example. These Suites come with an independent living package including all meals, laundry and daily maid service and have been designed to help you remain living independently within a social, friendly and caring environment. For added peace of mind there is the reassurance of Richmond Villages’ 24-hour on-site support team.

IndependenT LIVIng pAckAge Call us to find out more about our fixed price for life independent living package fees*

• 1 and 2 bedroom apartments • Fun, caring and friendly community • Restaurant, bar and café • Wellness Spa and pool • Hair and beauty salon

• Activities and events team • Arts and crafts room • Library • Croquet Lawn • Landscaped gardens • Care team on site 24 hours a day

To find out more please call: 01332 895612 www.richmond-villages.com/aston or visit the Willow Park Way, Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire DE72 2DF *Terms & Conditions apply

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Community

Friendship Blooms Show your appreciation for a fellow member of the community; it may be a friend, a family member or maybe someone you’ve come into contact with Sue Hopkins, The Flower Shop who provides a wonderful service or who works hard to make a difference.

Let All Things Local surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

All Things Local has joined forces with Sue Hopkins (pictured) from The Flower Shop in Horsley Woodhouse, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Doris Wilkinson of Denby Village nominated by neighbour Molly Cox. Here’s what Molly wrote: “I would like to nominate my next door neighbour Doris Wilkinson for the Friendship Blooms bouquet.

Doris will be 100-years-old on 17 May this year. She’s a lovely lady who is cared for by her son John, and daughter-in- law, Lorraine Wilkinson. Doris takes a big interest in all sports. A Question of Sport on TV is a big favourite, as are tennis, football and quiz programmes. ” Molly Cox Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet.

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

The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work in the distribution area of All Things Local Village Edition (listed on front cover). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail your nomination to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship

Doris Wilkison (left) receives the bouquet from Molly Cox

Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 22nd June 2016.

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All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All Things Local does not officially endorse any advertising/editorial material included within the publication.

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Little Black Book & Community Diary: Wednesday 22nd June 2016 Advertisement Bookings, Editorials, Cancellations and Copy Amendments: Wednesday 22nd June 2016 New Advertiser Copy: Wednesday 29th June 2016

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Community

Upbeat Doorstep Crime As the weather starts to improve, police sometimes see an increase in reports about rogue traders calling at homes and pressurising residents, often those who are elderly or more vulnerable, into paying large amounts of cash for work which might not be necessary.

How to spot a rogue trader Rogue traders are people claiming to be traders wanting to do urgent repairs or work. They talk residents into making quick decisions, paying in advance, and will do poor work at highly inflated prices.

Older adults are more at risk of being targeted because they are more likely to agree to work, or to trust people who turn up unannounced and say they are from the council, utility, social or health services, or even the police.

They are also more likely to let someone they have never met into their home if they think they need help, to use their toilet, the phone or other excuses.

How to protect yourself: • If you are not sure who is at the door, don’t open it.

• Check the identity of any caller and confirm this by

calling the company they work for using the number from the telephone directory or a bill.

• Ask a neighbour to come around to check them before you open the door.

• Tell them to come back at a time when someone will be at home with you.

• Before answering the front door, make sure your back door and any windows are locked and closed.

• Use the door chain every time you answer the door.

• If the caller is selling something or offering work, tell them you’re not interested and ask them to leave.

Genuine, reputable firms won’t need to drum up business by cold calling.

You can also help others by looking out for neighbours, friends or relatives and encouraging them not to open the door to anyone they are unsure of.

Keep an eye on people calling in the area or acting suspiciously. If they are using a vehicle, or if a car or van that you wouldn’t normally see has been in the area for a while, take down as many details as you can and report it to the police on 101.

Always use 999 in an emergency, where you are concerned about someone’s safety or think a crime is in progress.

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Community

Your Horoscope June and July 2016 June: This month looks very promising for productivity and for the manifestation of long-held plans and ideas. Transformational Pluto, abundant Jupiter and Mercury, the planet of commerce, start the month in brilliant alignment with each other. Mars, the action planet, continues in retrograde motion until the very last day of the month. This position is known to slow things down; try not to be impatient and work with what you have – it’s best to go with the flow! Communicative Mercury moves into Gemini on the 13th – a brilliant time for original, inventive and creative thinking. The love planet Venus moves into sensitive Cancer on the 18th – home and family will become more important than ever. The new moon in Gemini on the 5th brings us all some very exciting energy, it’s a time of new beginnings and new adventures!

July: Action-packed Mars is in the dynamic sign of Scorpio all month, perfect for determination and focus to keep you on track. The new moon in Cancer on the 4th brings opportunities for new beginnings, changes and breakthroughs. Sensitive Cancer is the sign of the family and of the past; important adjustments in the home can now be successfully tackled. Venus, the goddess of love and relationships, moves into the passionate and golden sign of Leo on the 12th. This bestows excellent opportunities for romantic encounters and all kinds of joyous relationships. The first half of the month is all about kindness and gentleness and then mid-month, as the Leo energy gets going, be playful, be creative and have lots of fun!

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Although Mars, your ruling planet, is still in retrograde motion, this month is a brilliant time to sweep out the old and create space for new energy to come in. Romance looks lively as Venus moves through flirty Gemini – take advantage and make sure that you are socialising more than usual. July: Motivational Mars, in dynamic Scorpio, activates the area of finances and resources for you this month. An exciting new idea presents itself and there is abundant energy for a project to get off the ground. With Venus arriving in confident Leo on the 12th, enhanced leadership skills are all yours.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Mercury, the planet of ideas and communication, remains in your sign until the 13th. Take advantage of any opportunities to meet new people who can influence your work progress. The Gemini new moon on the 5th brings your finances into the spotlight; an assertive approach creates speedy results. July: Your ideas and all communications are positively highlighted; you’ll be amazed at your intuitive new way of thinking. The new moon in sensitive Cancer on the 4th brings a new project into focus and help may arrive from unexpected quarters.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 It’s your birthday month and it starts with the Sun in close alignment with the love planet Venus. It’s time to make the most of partnerships and relationships, particularly around the new moon on the 5th. This important event also suggests a rapidly-changing work picture. July brings a different kind of energy to the forefront as your funds and assets come into focus. With three planets now powerful in the sign of Cancer, you’ll be examining new ways of increasing your earning potential. Use your brilliant communication skills to be even more creative.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 You’ll be getting rather bored with the action planet Mars still crawling through your love and romance sector.

The good news is that Mercury is highlighting your social calendar and instead of worrying about a particular relationship, you need to get out and have some fun! July is your birthday month and new and exciting opportunities are highlighted. The motivation that you may have lacked in recent months is returning and there is a strong drive to improve your life on many levels. The new moon in your sign on the 4th confirms that possibilities are endless.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Keep an open mind if you have set plans around the time of the Gemini new moon on the 5th. The social sector of your chart is in the spotlight and the Sun and Venus are also urging new friends and exciting new experiences. Jupiter is positively placed; there could be some financial rewards. July: With energetic Mars in determined Scorpio all month there’s plenty of scope for success. Three planets in the sign of Cancer indicate that opportunities to work behind the scenes will arise. A more positive and forward looking attitude can win you many admirers.

VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Abundant Jupiter, strong in your sign at the moment, is in aspect to transformational Pluto and communicative Mercury. This is the most important month of the year for new developments and radical change. Faraway places are beckoning; make your plans before the 13th. July brings renewed vigour as energetic Mars in Scorpio stays in the communications sector of your chart all month. Jupiter in your sign indicates positive moves and

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Community you’ll find people around you are in a cooperative mood. The new moon on the 4th is about enjoyment with friends.

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 The Sun and love planet Venus are highlighting the sector of your chart that loves to go on faraway journeys, this is emphasised by the new moon on the 5th. Making travel plans will be fun this month, particularly as they involve the one that you love. Finances get easier towards the end of the month. July: This month continues the theme of exciting new opportunities. Powerful Mars in Scorpio stirs up your financial sector, indicating positive new earning potential. Three planets gather at the highest point of your chart, emphasising your goals and the importance of your intuition.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 The Sun, Venus and the new moon all gather in your financial sector at the start of this month. A review is overdue and this is a good time to check your investments and resources. A bold approach pays off when it comes to making money and Jupiter brings a surprise encounter. July: Mars remains powerful in your sign all month, emphasising the importance of staying focused on the task at hand. Strong planetary aspects bring excellent opportunities for adventure and new directions. The new moon in Cancer on the 4th enables you to broaden your horizons.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Close relationships are the focus of the month for freedom loving Sagittarians. You might need to ask yourself if you are giving enough time to family, or to your loved one. The new moon on the 5th has the potential for new beginnings, but take care that you are not insensitive to those close to you. July shines the spotlight on your finances and resources, and three planets in intuitive Cancer help you make some important decisions. The full moon in Capricorn on the 19th indicates that things will be picking up pace again as you become much clearer about your ultimate goals.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 June brings your working life into the spotlight – it’s time to banish fears and allow yourself to consider what you really want before leaping into a new job or taking on a new position. Working with the Gemini new moon on the 5th opens up some exciting possibilities you don’t to want to miss. July: With three planets in sensitive Cancer in the first half of July, indications are that relationships and partnership will be high on your agenda.

You feel like setting your sights very high now and are not at all afraid to go after what you truly desire.

An important issue will come to the forefront after the new moon on the 4th AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Make the most of the love planet Venus in Gemini up until the 18th, and your dreams may well come true. The new moon, also in Gemini on the 5th, brings a special someone into your social circle. Prepare for the end of the month career wise, as Mars gets ready to move forward again. July: Your work, lifestyle and your health are all in the spotlight this month. With Mercury, Venus and the Sun all in sensitive Cancer, communication is intuitive and gentle. Those around you will take note of what you have to say and relations with friends and co-workers are strong and positive.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Home and family life are your top priority this month – and it could get rather hectic! Important planetary movements in restless Gemini stir up all sorts of ideas and feelings, teaming up with the right people will certainly make life easier. Inevitable change is coming – be prepared. July: The Sun, Venus and Mercury all line up in the creative and romantic sector of your chart this month. Assertive Mars in Scorpio ensures it will be an exciting month, and the Cancerian new moon in sensitive Cancer on the 4th helps negotiations and big plans move forward more positively.

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Local History

Brunton’s Mechanical Traveller (Steam Horse) In 1813 William Brunton, an engineer employed by the Butterley Company, designed and built a steam powered engine known as Brunton’s Mechanical Traveller.

William Brunton took out a patent, No. 3700, for a steam powered machine which was to go upon two legs like a horse. The machine weighed 45 cwt and was mounted on four wheels. The gauge was 3 ft. 6 in. It was propelled by two cast iron legs which were actuated by a complex series of rods and levers driven by a cylinder, the piston of which had a stroke of 24 inches. The cylinder had a diameter of 6 inches and received steam from the boiler which had a working pressure of 400 to 500 lbs/square inch. The legs, which stepped up and down, pushed the locomotive forward in steps of 26 inches. The estimated power was 6 horsepower and the forward speed, 2.5 miles per hour.

Brunton’s machine was one of several developed at this time – some using a rack and pinion system, others cables – all born of the belief that steel wheels on steel rails would not give sufficient adhesion for traction.

Subsequently, this was proved to be incorrect but there was still a belief that gradients greater than 1 in 100 would present traction problems.

at the colliery, the boiler exploded, killing thirteen spectators and injuring many others. This incident was the first recorded railway disaster. The accident damaged Brunton’s reputation as a locomotive engineer and no other machines were made. Brunton left the Butterly Company in 1815; whether because of the accident it is not clear.

To find out more about the Cromford Canal, its history and plans for its restoration go to The Friends of the Cromford Canal website: www.cromfordcanal.org.uk.

By Bert Crump

There are no contemporary pictures of the machine other than that on the patent and this shows no details of the smoke stack or the fire box. All the pictures we have, including the one shown, are later assumptions of its probable appearance.

The machine was constructed at the Butterley Company’s works and put to work on the railway at the company’s quarry at Crich that delivered limestone to the Cromford Canal or the lime kilns. It seems that Brunton was using the quarry’s railway to demonstrate the effectiveness of his machine, which was pulling wagons up a gradient of 1 in 36, in the hope of obtaining orders for more machines.

The first machine can be seen as a prototype to prove his novel means of propulsion and, from Brunton’s own accounts, the machine worked well and further trials ensued.

The fate of the machine is unknown but it is possible that it went to the Newbottle Colliery waggonway in Durham because in 1814 a second, bigger machine was constructed for Nesham & Co and was put to work at Newbottle Colliery. The second machine was larger, weighing 5 tons with a gauge of 4 ft. 2 in. It had two cylinders and the step was 6 ft. with a forward speed of 2.5 miles per hour. There are no details of cylinder size, boiler pressures or horse power. It was on the 13th July 1815 that, during a demonstration of the second machine

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Community

Local History:

Theatre Comes to Belper Since the closure of the Thorntons factory on Derwent Street in Belper, the area has been the subject of public consultations and debate as to its future development.

In an article in the Belper Historical Society’s newsletter “The Gangway”, Jean Bellaby reflected on the buildings along Derwent Street which saw the beginnings of theatre and cinema in Belper.

Jean and her late husband Arthur were stalwarts of Belper Musical Theatre, and had an extensive knowledge about the history of entertainment in the town. Her article began with the former Thorntons’ factory: The building itself has a long history. In the early years of the twentieth century it was the Castle Blouse Factory, the fashion in those days being to wear an elaborate blouse with “leg o’ mutton” sleeves, pin tucks and lots of lace.

Around 1910-11, part of the factory was turned into a theatre/music hall called “The Empire”, where variety acts would be staged such as “The Screaming Comicalities” (whatever did they do?), “Upside-down Boxers”, ventriloquists, puppet shows, a man in a little cart pulled by cats, and all manner of strange but wonderful entertainment.

Billy Bennett, a Belper-born man, began as a comedian here before going to London and becoming a well-known act.

The new and magical silent film was making its debut in 1911, and so, after the hilarities of the variety acts, a silent film would be shown. Movies had arrived and were very popular. By 1912 the demand for new films was so great that a brand new purpose-built theatre/cinema was created, with a stage and screen, plush seats, a balcony and a raked auditorium. “The Palace” was built on a site which had been the stables to the Rose and Crown public house on King Street, where Joseph Allen the undertaker kept his beautiful black horses and funeral carriages. This was all cleared and the Palace in all its glory rose up with its green tiled facade and folding iron gates at its doors. “The Empire” in Derwent Street and “The Palace” ran in tandem for two years, but after the outbreak of World War One, “The Empire” closed.

It is believed that Will Hay played at “The Palace” in the early years of his career. He certainly lived in a flat in Green Hall, now demolished, which stood at the top of King Street. He wrote some of his songs there, being a musician as well as a comedy act.

Derwent Street was also the home of the Assembly Rooms. It was a great place for entertainment with a theatre, a sprung dance floor, a skating rink and a small function room. It was built in six weeks by Billy Alton, a small but very successful building firm.

The grand opening was a New Year’s Eve Ball in 1937/8. Belper Players put on highly polished plays, and ballroom dances and various functions were held there. It stood on the site later occupied by Thorntons’ office block, and was demolished in the mid-1950s – another sad loss.

The Society’s talk by Mary Smedley on June 1st at 7.30 pm at St. John’s Heritage Centre, will be about public houses in Belper. On July 6th, Mary will take us on a visit to the Unitarian Chapel to see Jedediah Strutt’s gift to the town. All are welcome. Visitors are charged £3. St John’s Heritage Centre on The Butts is open on the last Saturday of the month from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon, and members are on hand to help with queries.

By Pat Marjoram Chairman, Belper Historical Society

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Little Black Book

Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes Belper

1st Alton Manor Scout Group Beavers, Cubs and Scout group – More details from Group Scout Leader Darren Barnes: 01773 880019.

1st Belper Rainbows Belper Lane, Belper, Thursday evening, for girls 5 to 7. Details from belperrainbows@hotmail.co.uk 1st Belper Scout Group Belper Lane, Belper. For young people aged 6 to 14, male & female.

Contact: www.firstbelper.org.uk or Group Scout Leader Sandra Nix 01773 829373 1st Openwoodgate Scout Group St Mark’s Church Hall, Over Lane, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14.

Group scout leader Sharon Marshall: 07809 408 829.

Belper Community Church Meets twice a month at Whitemoor Centre 10.30am Sundays on John O’Gaunts Way. Modern Church for all ages. Tel: Henry Ford 01773 828619.

Belper Community Cottage Community Centre, 16 Chapel Street, Belper, run by volunteers for the people of Belper. Four meeting rooms for hire at very reasonable rates. To hire or to look around call 01773 880364.

Belper Countryside Joggers Jog Derbyshire group. Meets on Belper Lane across from the Talbot Hotel. Mondays at 7.45pm (beginners), Thursdays at 7.30pm (intermediates).

Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club Belper Congregational Church, Green Lane, Belper. Concerts on 3rd Saturday monthly. Social evenings on alternate Thursdays 7pm to 10pm at Belper Heritage Centre. Nigel Dawes: 01773 827204.

Belper District 50+ Forum Congregational Church, Church Walk, off Green Lane, Belper. Quarterly open meetings, Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Various themes relating to over 50’s. Ann Homar 01773 829556.

Belper Folk Club Every Tuesday at The Old Kings Head, Days Lane, Belper, 8.30pm.

Details from 01246 865170 or www.belperfolkclub.co.uk

2nd Belper Guides 2nd Belper (St Peter’s) Guides for great activities, challenges, fun weekly meetings, camps and sleepovers. Girls aged 10-14. Contact Donna at stpeterguide@btinternet.com

Belper Gardening Club Meets on the 4th Wednesday each month Belper Football Club, 7.30pm.

Guest speakers, plant and seed swaps, trips & events, skills workshops, socialising. Email: infobelpergardeningclub@gmail.com or call 07966 307000 / 01773 826622.

4th Belper Scout Group Central Methodist Chapel, Chapel Street, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14. Group scout leader Roland Jakes: 01773 827626.

Belper Hammers Volleyball Club Looking for new members of all ages and ability. Social training session at Belper Sports Center Thursdays 7pm-8pm, adult session Thursdays 8pm-9pm, junior session Fridays 7pm-8pm.

Air Cadets Belper New recruits needed ages 13-18. Meet every Tuesday & Thursday 6.45pm to 9pm at Cluster Road, Belper. For more information call 07736 248923.

Alzheimers Society Belper Support Group First Tuesday of the month 2-4pm, Belper Cottage, 16 Chapel St. DE56 1AR. Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Aroma Run by Belper Community Church at The Greyhound Inn on Whitemoor Lane.

3rd Sat each month 10.30am. Free cake & coffee. Quiz & chat. Families welcome. Tel:Henry Ford 01773 828619.

Baby Sensory Baby development classes at the Lion Hotel, Belper. Every Friday at 10am.

Call Claire on 07967 485855 or email derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk to book your free trial.

Baby World and Me Parent and baby group: a special world inclusive of core values of explore, play and bond. Suitable from birth to toddling . Visit www.babyworldandme.co.uk or contact Edwina on 07719 555991. www.facebook.com/Babyworldandme.

Free trial class available.

Baby Yoga Suitable from 8 weeks old to crawling. Belper Community Hall Thursdays 9.45am - 11am, 6 week courses run during term time only. Small class sizes mean limited places. To book or for further information please contact Laurie Lowe at Little Sage yoga tel: 07545 479693 email: laurie@littlesageyoga.co.uk or visit www.littlesageyoga.co.uk Badger Explorer Scout Unit Christ Church, Bridge Street, Belper. Teenagers, male and female, 14 to 18. Explorer leader Paul Maddison: 01773 880422.

Belper Harriers Joggers Jog Derbyshire group.Meets at Belper Leisure Centre. For all jogging abilities.

Tuesdays 7pm. Contact Geoff: 07802 657321 Belper Historical Society Talks programme on first Weds of the month at St John’s Heritage Centre, The Butts at 7.30pm. Email patmarjoram@tiscali.co.uk or call 01332 880600.

Belper Junior Musical Theatre Singing group for 7+ years. Meet on Wednesdays at the former Strutt’s School on the corner of Gibfield Lane, Belper, 6pm - 7.15pm.

Call: 01332 881766.

Belper Krav Maga Academy Belper Leisure Centre, Kilbourne Road, Belper. Martial Arts club; train on Mondays & Fridays 8.30pm to 9.30pm both nights.

Details on www.ikma.co.uk Belper Meadows Bowls Club Belper Meadows, off Bridge Street, Belper. More details from secretary Graham Sheldon 01773 827548, or www.belpermeadowsbowlsclub.co.uk. New members welcome.

Belper Meadows Tennis Club Meet behind Christ Church, off A6, The Triangle. Adult social nights Tuesdays and Thursdays. New members of all ages and abilities welcome. www.belpertennis.co.uk Belper Model Railway Group Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper (opposite Babington Hospital), Wednesdays 7pm to 10pm. Details from Stephen Shepherd (secretary) at shepherd295@btinternet.com tel no: 01283 703300.

Belper Aiwakai Karate Club Training for all ages and abilities at Belper Leisure Centre, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper on Fridays at 6.30pm. The general club finishes at 7.45pm followed by advanced session running until 8.30pm. Dave Johnson 07954 371945.

Belper Musical Theatre Musical theatre shows performed every February and singing concerts performed at intervals throughout the year. Meet 7.30pm on Wednesdays at former Strutt’s School, Gibfield Lane, Belper. Call: 01773 825938.

Belper Art Group Meet at Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper every Thursday 7-9pm, Room 109. All abilities welcome. Further details from Club Secretary Teresa Bailey: 01332 840608

Belper Players Mondays at Strutt Centre, Derby Road and Thursdays at Lion Hotel, Bridge Street at 7:30pm. Wanting new members – actors, backstage and front of house. Secretary Joyce Towle: 01335 370827.

Belper Bicycle Club Meet 1st Monday in every month (apart from Bank Holidays) at the Strutt Club, Campbell Street, Belper 7pm. New members welcome of all ages who are interested in cycle racing, either to compete for the team or as social members. Website www.belperbc.co.uk or Jonathan Marshall 01773 829590.

Belper Singers Chamber choir of 24 voices, repertoire includes sacred and secular works, mostly unaccompanied. Vacancies for experienced tenors and basses. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm, Congregational Church, off Green Lane, Belper, DE56 1DB. www.belpersingers.webs.com or email belpersingers@gmail.com.

Belper Bridge Club Meets every Friday at 6.50pm at the Masonic Hall, Campbell St, Belper.

All welcome. www.bridgewebs.com/belper

Belper Social Club for the Disabled Every second Wednesday at The Whitemoor Centre, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper, 7.30pm. Barbara Pickering: 01773 823803.

Belper Buggies Walking/fitness group. Meet at the bandstand at Belper River Gardens 1.30pm on Wednesdays. Free session. Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

Belper Stage Productions Rehearse on Mon evenings at 7.30pm in The Blue Room, Robert Ludlam Theatre, St Benedict’s School, Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey DE22 1JD. Adults & children rehearse for fun. Info: 07758 625372

Belper Cadets Parade on Monday & Wednesday 18.45 to 21.00 at the Drill Hall, Clusters Road, Belper (near Long Row School) Open to all young people 12-18.

Contact Darron Moody 07921 501981.

Belper Stroke Club Belper Leisure Centre, off Kilbourne Road, Belper, 2pm to 4pm on alternative Tuesdays. Contact Derek Payne 01773 825219, derek116payne@btinternet.com.

Belper Chess Club Every Wednesday at The Old Kings Head, Days Lane, Belper. Start time 7.30pm. Secretary R Harrison Tel: 01773 824885 or 07971 111061 e-mail: rsharrison70@btinternet.com www.belperchessclub.org.uk

Belper Sub-Aqua Club Belper Leisure Centre, off Nottingham Road, Belper, every Wednesday 8pm to 9pm - scuba training for beginners. Tony Slator 01773 825137.

Belper Civic Forum Civic association for Belper parish (including Milford) particularly concerned with planning, services, town improvement and heritage matters.Email belpercivicforum@hotmail.co.uk or Roger Shelley 01773 829176

Belper Tae Kwon-Do School Belper Leisure Centre, Kilbourne Road, Belper. New beginner classes, age 4 and above, Saturday 9.30am to 10.30am; Wednesday 5.15pm to 6.30pm. New beginner adult classes, Sunday 7.30pm to 9pm, and Wednesday 8pm to 9.30pm. 4th Dan, Karl Duro: 07946 593363.

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Belper Thursday Club Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Alternate Thursdays.

Social meetings for retired ladies and gents. £1.50 admission. Call: 01773 825619.

Belper Toy Library Weds 10am – 12noon, Belper Community Hall and Thurs 1.30pm – 3.30pm, The Bungalow, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way. ‘Stay & Play’ session fee £2.50 per family (up to 3 children), additional visitors 75p each. Includes 1 week’s free toy hire (for members), craft activity, refreshments.

One-off lifetime membership fee £10, discounted to £7.50 if join at session (group & child minder membership available).

Email: derbyshiretoylibraries@gmail.com Call: 0845 3102738 Belper Town Wind Band Methodist Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, on Tuesdays, 7.15pm. Brass and wind instrument players any age, average to good abilities, welcome.

Gaynor Lovett: 01332 881875.

Belper U3A Self help social and education group for retired people. Open meetings on 1st Friday of the month. 10am at Strutt’s, Derby Road, Belper.

New members welcome. Roma (01773) 821499.

Belper WI Meet 1st Tuesday of the month at Congregational Church, Green Lane, Belper. 7.15pm. President Joan Blower 01773 853862 Secretary: Miranda.francis60@yahoo.com Tel: 01773 821424 Belper Women’s Group Every Wednesday at 10am at Holbrook Road School. Talks and social events.

New members welcome. Call Marie on 01773 824406.

Bereavement Support Group The Cottage Project, Chapel Street, Belper every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10am to 12noon. 01773 880364.

Blossom Ladies’ Club Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays at The Old Kings Head, Days Lane, Belper, 2 3.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Phyllis: phylliss28@hotmail.co.uk.

Bumps and Babes Group For new and expectant parents, every Monday 10-11.30am at No 28, The Market Place, Belper. Run by Amber Valley NCT. BYTE (Belper Youth Theatre) Drama & Performance Arts for 11 to 16 year olds at Long Row School, Belper, on Wednesdays 5pm to 6pm. Call 01773 828724.

CAP Debt Centre Belper Free, in-depth, at-home Debt Counselling Service, open to anyone. Monday - Friday 8:30 – 17.00. Ring 0800 328 0006 for an appointment. capuk.org facebook.com/capuk Citizen’s Advice Bureau Free advice in all GP surgeries in Belper, contact your surgery for appointment.

For appointment at Bureau, 103 Bridge St., call 0844 375 2712 between 9.30am and 4pm.

Cheerleading Classes Belper Leisure Centre, for ages 5 and over, Saturday 10.20am 11.20am. Classes also in Heanor and Smalley. Full details from Nicky Horton: 07748 148626.

Chevin Probus Club For retired professional/businessmen in Belper, Duffield, Little Eaton and surrounding area. Meet at 10.30am for coffee on third Monday each month at Lion Hotel, Bridge Street Belper for talks/lunches, 11am. Occasional trips out for members and partners.

Eric Allen: 01773 823105.

Community Crafts Card-making classes at Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, alternate Thursdays 10am to 12noon. £5 per session.

Kelly Austin: 01773 763841, or communitycrafts@fsmail.net Compassionate Communication Practice Group First Saturday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Strutts Centre. Learn how to use Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to enhance relationships & resolve conflicts. Info: Fran Hill 07955 588356 or franhill2@gmail.com Dalesmen Male Voice Choir of Belper Practice at the old Herbert Strutt School, Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper, 7.15-9.30pm, Mondays. New members welcome, or just sit and listen.

Paul: 01773 748986.

Derbyshire Children’s Centre Alder Road, Belper. For a guide to free activities in the area, call 01773 826651 or e-mail Belpercc@derbyshire.gov.uk for further details.

Fleet Arts The Fleet, Belper. A local charity delivering high quality arts opportunities within the community. Rooms for hire including Music Rehearsal space at very reasonable rates. Details: 01773 820484, Email jane@fleet-arts.org or visit www.fleet-arts.org Fleet Indoor Bowls Belper Would love to see new members at our very laid back, friendly club.

Monday evenings. Average age 50+ but all ages considered.

Phone: Annette 01773 824945.

Folk Friendzy Traditional Dancing for youngsters 5-19 years old at Belper Community Hall (behind Belper Library, Bridge Street, Belper.) Saturdays 9am to 12.30pm. Also at Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet, Belper on Wednesdays 6.30pm to 9pm. New dancers welcome. 01773 743741.

Little Black Book Genus (Belper District) Scout Network For boys and girls 18-25. Contact network leader Adam Thompson 01332 841744; email genusnetwork@belperdistrictscouts.org.uk or visit http://www.belperdistrictscouts.org.uk/genusnetwork/ Goryukan Belper Aikido Club Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU, Tuesday & Thursday nights.

Contact Henry Sensei on 07538-757073/Email: yoshinkan.aikido@virgin.net/Website: www.belper-aikido.co.uk Karate with Ronin Budo Training on Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Belper Strutt Centre.

More info: Call Charles Spring 07980 639437 or go to http://www.facebook.com/RoninBudo or email: charlesspring@btinternet.com Ladybirds Pre-School Play, learn and grow together at our friendly Pre-School. Strutts Centre, Room 17, Derby Rd., Belper. DE56 1UU. Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9.15-16.00, Thur 9.15-12.15. Tel: 07804 219458.

L D Camera Club Meet alternative Tuesdays at the Conservative Club, Campbell Street, Belper, 8pm. T Swift: 01773 853437.

Learning Through Drama St John’s School, Belper, Mondays, 4.30pm to 5pm; and Long Row School, Belper, Wednesdays, 4.30pm to 5pm. Speech and drama tuition by qualified teachers for ages 5 to 15. Call: 07914 539719.

Meditation Group Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row off Green Lane. From September 2014 meets every 1st and 3rd Wed 7.45-9.15pm. All welcome – no experience necessary. Andy Phillips 01773 823160 or andyphillips.one@gmail.com Mid Derbyshire Green Party 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. 7pm at Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet, Belper.

Info: Sue MacFarlane, sue@the-macfarlanes.co.uk 01773 423758.

Mini Moos Parent & Toddler Group Mondays 9:30-11:30am, Splitz Dance Centre, Campbell St, Belper.

Contact Jo Leigh: joannaelgar@hotmail.com No. 28 Community Hall, Belper Market Place Café on Belper Farmers Market days (2nd Sat each month) and on other public occasions with stalls, exhibitions and activities. Heritage-related events, community themed activities, art exhibitions. Community and private hire available. Info: twentyeightbelper@btinternet.com; www.facebook.com/twentyeightbelper.

Parent & Toddler Group at Fleet Arts Every Thursday from 10am to 12pm. All Welcome.

Pilates with a Twist Classes in Belper at Fleet Arts – Mondays 6.30pm. Booking is essential on 07970 022101 or email becky.britchford@hotmail.co.uk. Looking to run more classes in Belper so please get in touch if you’d like a daytime class in the area.

Playball Multi-Sport Coaching Session at Fleet Arts For children aged 2 to 4 yrs. Fridays 1.30-2.45pm term time only.

Contact: 07935 600027.

Pregnancy Yoga Classes at No. 28 The Market Place, Belper. Wednesdays 6.30-8pm.

Gentle pregnancy and birth-specific yoga exercises. Experienced pregnancy yoga teacher/NHS midwife Alison Talbot. alison@purplelotusyoga.co.uk 07877 970112 www.purplelotusyoga.co.uk Reiki Share Group For Reiki Level 1 or above. Meets first Fri of month at Fleet Arts, Belper.

7pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Info: Judy 07875 367270.

Rotary Club of Belper and Duffield Monday evening 7.30pm at the Lion Hotel, Bridge Street.

Info: www.belper-rotary.co.uk or Nick Blurton 01773 824607.

Rough Truffles Community Choir Singing songs from around the world. Choir is open to everyone, regardless of experience, ability or confidence. No auditions, songs are taught by ear, so no need to read music. Meet upstairs at the Queens Head pub, Chesterfield Road, Belper, every Monday at 8.00pm.

All welcome. Details: www.roughtruffles.org.uk Royal British Legion(Belper) Club Strutt Street, Belper. Entertainment every Saturday evening from 8.30pm. Also alternate Tuesday evenings from 8.30pm.

More info: 01773 822151 Everyone welcome.

You don’t have to be ex-military to join.

Royal British Legion, Women’s Section Royal British Legion, Strutt Street, Belper, last Wednesday each month, speaker, 7.15pm. Also, day after at 10am is a coffee morning with raffle and stalls. New members welcome. 01773 826691.

Shamanic Journeying Group Meet 3rd Friday of the month. St Johns Chapel, The Butts, Belper 7pm – 10pm Contact Pat Dunnicliffe or Del woods on 01332 880984 dunnwooddrums@live.com Info: www.dunnwooddrums.com

Friends of Belper Parks A community group who holds events and work parties to improve and maintain Belper Parks. See website www.belperparks.info or ring Dave 01773 824743.

Shape Fitness Strutt’s Centre, Mondays 7.30pm. Pilates with fitness, come and join the fun.

Contact Dawn 07917 728912.

Friends of Belper River Gardens Organising concerts, events and taking part in working parties to make use of and help improve Belper’s unique Edwardian riverside gardens.

Trevor 01773 821920

Special Friends Parent led play and support group for 0-5’s with additional needs. Siblings welcome. Second Wednesday of every month 9.45-11.45am. Belper Children’s Centre,

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Little Black Book Alder Road, Belper. DE56 1LP. info@special-friends.co.uk www.facebook.com/specialfriendsbelper SSAFA (Belper) Lifelong support for our Forces and their families. Volunteers always needed. Call the Drill Hall, Cluster Road, Belper on 01773 828116 or email ssafaderbyshirepr@aol.co.uk.

Star Roles After-School Drama Club at Fleet Arts For children aged 6 to 11 yrs. Fridays 4.30-6pm term time only. Contact: 01773 880479 or 07760 376467.

Strutts Centre Ltd Derby Road, Belper. A thriving community centre run entirely by volunteers. If you wish to hire a space or want more details of the many varied activities held here, ring Strutts on 01773 599993 or visit websites www.strutts.net or www.strutts.org The Chevin Singers Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper, term time Tuesday 10am to 12noon. Unaccompanied singing. No need to read music or have any singing experience. £3 per session. Call 01773 822253 or just turn up at Strutts.

The Drop Inn Centre Independent Youth Centre & Charity Advice, support & alternative education for young people Open: Mon 4.30pm - 9.30pm, Tues 6pm - 8pm, Thurs 7pm - 9.30pm. More info: Andrea Fox 07960 576257 email: thedropinn@hotmail.co.uk www.thedropinn.org The Highedge Historical Society Welcomes new members. Parkside Methodist Church, Parkside, Heage on second Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing and Toddler Talk 0-3 yrs. Teach your baby to communicate before they can talk. Help your toddler learn skills needed for pre-school. Tuesdays 11-12noon at The Fit Pit Ground Floor, East Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 2UA. Contact beccid@tinytalk.co.uk or 07812 420396 Transition Belper Community organisation and charity working towards a low carbon local economy. Meet at 7.30pm first Tuesday of each month at Strutt’s Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper. See www.transitionbelper.org or email info@transitionbelper.org. Phone: 07773 667316.

Tuesday Club St Mark’s Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Socials, speakers, trips for active retired 55+ ladies and gents and is non-denominational. 01773 820664 or 01773 747195.

Twistin’ Tikes Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm - a new music class for ages 3-5. The Fit Pit, East Mill, Bridge Foot. Contact Jacqui 07977 578359 or info@twistintots.co.uk www.facebook.com/twistintots Twistin’ Tinies Tuesdays, 1.30-2.40pm. Musical fun and baby-bonding activities for parents and carers with babies age 0-18 months. Suitable from birth. Contact Jacqui, 07977 578 359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistintots Twistin’ Tots Mondays 9.45-11.30am and Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am Belper Community Hall.

Music and play for under 5s. Contact Jacqui 07977 578359 or Pippa 07535 259958 or info@twistintots.co.uk www.facebook.com/twistintots Umbrella – Parent/Carer’s Support Group Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children and young adults and their families in Derby City and South Derbyshire.

Meet second Thursday in the month, Strutts Building, Derby Rd., Belper DE56 1UU. 10am-12noon. Info: Alisha 01332 785658.

Walking for Health Every Wednesday, 10am – meet outside Belper Clinic, Babington Hospital.

Walks vary, 30-60minutes, and 45-90 minutes (please call for details before attending). Beginner’s walks – every Wednesday 2.30pm – meet in the bar area, Belper Leisure Centre. Walks offered are up to 30 minutes, and 30-60 minutes. Contact Nikki Ottowell, Walk Coordinator: 01773 841428; nikki.ottowell@ambervalley.gov.uk.

Whitemoor Day Service Adult care - Activities for adults with learning disabilities, at 100 John O’Gaunts Way, Belper. Unit manager Jeannette Simms: 01629 531906 or 07975 707240.

Church Contacts St Clement’s Church, Horsley; St Susanna’s Church, Horsley Woodhouse; St Mary’s Church, Denby. Serving the parishes of Horsley, Denby, Horsley Woodhouse, Kilburn and Coxbench.

For all church-based enquiries contact the parish office 01332 880284.

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3rd Codnor Scouts For girls and boys aged 6-14. All clubs meet at the Old Cricketer’s Bungalow at the side of the Old Welfare, Codnor. Beavers – Tuesdays 5.15pm till 6.30pm. Cubs – Tuesdays 6.45pm till 8.15pm. Scouts – Fridays 6.30pm till 8.15pm.

Ann Cantrill 07817 636232.

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

01773 714098.

Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Come Out & Play in Codnor. Peveril House, Codnor. Play and information for families. Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm.

Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities.

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171

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 Derbyshire Archery Club Now meet at John Flamsteed School. Shooting at times outside school hours.

Frequent tournaments at Kedleston Hall in the summer. Regular beginners’ courses throughout the year. Information on dacarchers.co.uk or phone Neil Bryan 01773 824903.

Intermediate Adults Dance Classes Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn.

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

Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

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

All ages welcome. Godfrey: 01332 781200 Kilburn Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. 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 Kilburn Wine Circle Kilburn Village Hall, Church St., DE56 0LU. Every third Wednesday of the month to taste wine. Contact David Savidge 0115 930 3712 or Phil Bacon 01332 883267.

Mums & Minis Denby Bottles Church, Danesby Crescent, Tuesdays 10am to 12noon. Mike and Alison James 01773 743104 Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only.

Tae Kwon-do & Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall. Adult & Junior classes Sat: 10.00-12.00noon. Sun 9.30-10.30am Panthers 4-7 yrs Sat: 9.00-10.00am & Wed 5.00-6.00pm Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk The Wednesday Club The Denby Village Cricket Club, 1st Wednesday every month 2pm–4pm.

Ann Goddard: 01332 780220. All welcome.

Walking for Health Every Thursday at 9:30 am – meet outside the Bourne’s Cafe at the Visitor Centre, Denby Pottery. Walks offered are up to 30 minutes, and 30 - 60 minutes.

Contact Nikki Ottowell, Walk Coordinator: 01773 841428; nikki.ottowell@ambervalley.gov.uk.

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

01773 741586

Duffield 1st Duffield Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14 at Scout HQ, Hall Farm Road, Duffield. Group Scout Leader Alan Hudson: 01332 840377.

Adult Yoga and Meditation Term time only: Mon at Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield . 7pm – 7.30pm Meditation followed by Yoga 7.30 – 9pm. Thurs: Yoga 1.15 – 2.30pm Duffield Scout Hall, Hall Farm Road. Info: Anita 01332 842070.

Amber Painting Group Friendly Art Group meets every Friday at 1.30 -3.30, Methodist Church Hall, King St, Duffield. New members welcome. Tel: 01332 840707.

Derwent Valley Training Band Music Block, Ecclesbourne School, Mondays 5.45pm to 6.30pm for brass and wind players all ages, from beginners to Grade 3. Kath Hoblyn: 01332 840405.

Derwent Valley Wind Band Concert Hall, Ecclesbourne School, term time only on Mondays 6.45pm 8.15pm. For brass and wind players of all ages. Grade 3 and above.

Tony Rawcliffe 01332 841501.

Duffield and District Bowling Club Meet at Milford Bowling Green behind Nealies. Paul Greenwood: 01332 840478 or e-mail greenwoodpaul@hotmail.co.uk New members welcome.

Duffield Art Group Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield, every Friday 2pm.

New members welcome. Sylvia Owen: 01773 824534.

Little Black Book Sparks St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Church Hall, every 1st Sunday 10am for Primary School aged children. Songs, stories, games and meet Sparky.

01332 840536.

The Duffield Club Private members snooker/social club at 13 Town Street, Duffield.

Call Glyn: 01332 842421 Who Let The Dads Out! Toddler Group for Dads, Grandads and male carers and their under 4’s. Every 2nd Saturday in the month at Duffield Baptist Church, Makeney Road. DE56 4BD. 9 am – 10.30am. Enq: Robin Merrifield susa1@live.com , www.debc. org.uk 01335 372039.

Yoga with Tabitha Tuesdays 1-2pm (term time only) Duffield Squash Club. Fridays 11.30-12.30pm (term time only) Hazlewood Hall, Duffield. A Yoga class for all levels.

Contact me to secure a place – 07957 387333

Holbrook 1st Holbrook Scout Group Beavers, Cubs and Scout Group. Meet at Arkwright Hall, Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Leader Mark Hudson: 01773 827083.

Duffield Baby and Toddler Group Playgroup for babies and pre-school children, every Wednesday 9.30-11am, Duffield Methodist Church, King Street.

Drumming Group Meets last Fri of month (may differ) 7pm – 9.30pm at The Arkwright Hall, Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Contact Pat Dunnicliffe or Del Woods on 01332 880984 email:dunnwooddrums@live.com Info: www.dunnwooddrums.com

Duffield Gardening Club Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield. First Saturday each month,10am.

Slide shows, outings, activities, coffee. Chairperson Sandra Dare 01332 841658

Holbrook Baby & Toddler Group Holbrook Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Fridays 9.15am to 11.15am, term time. £2 per family. Rosemary Woodward: 07795 602478

Duffield Pre-school Duffield Meadows School, Mon-Fri. For children aged 2yrs to school age.

Thur & Fri lunch club. Contact: 07955 168892 or www.duffieldpreschool.co.uk Duffield Singers Friendly community choir. Meet every Wednesday at St Margaret’s Church, Hall Farm Road, Duffield at 7.45pm. New members welcome, bass, tenor, alto & soprano voices www.facebook.com/theduffieldsingers2014 Duffield Tae Kwon-Do School Duffield Meadows School, on Mondays 4.50pm to 6.20pm and on Fridays 4.50pm to 6.20pm. New beginner children’s classes from aged 4 upwards. 4th dan, Karl Duro: 07946 593363.

Holbrook Friendship Club First Thursday of every month. 2pm -4pm at the Sports and Social Club, Shaw Lane, Holbrook. Call David Robinson for more information 01773 828304 Holbrook Garden Group Holbrook Moor Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Holbrook, third Monday each month, 7.30pm. All welcome. David Skelton: 01332 881221.

Holbrook Miners Welfare Bowls Club Holbrook Miners Welfare Club Shaw Lane, Holbrook.

Details from Sharon Stevens: 01332 781403.

Families at Four St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Church Hall, every 4th Sunday 4pm. Games, stories and songs for families. 01332 840536.

Holbrook WI Holbrook Sports and Social Club, Shaw Lane, Holbrook. First Wednesday each month. 7.30pm. Lilian Phipps 01332 881419.

Fusion Club for 5 to 11-year-olds at Emmanuel Christian Centre, 32 Chapel Street, Sundays 11am to 12noon. Parents welcome to stay.

Family service first Sunday every month.

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Ignition St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Hall every Tuesday night during term time from 7.30pm to 9pm for school years 10 to 13. 01332 840536.

Impact St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Hall, every Monday night during term time from 7pm to 8.30pm for school years 7 to 9. 01332 840536.

Jog Duffield Jog Derbyshire group. Meets at Eyes Meadow. All abilities welcome.

Monday 6pm, Tuesday 9.30am and Thursday 6pm. Contact Julie 07934 494121 Kick Fit and Abs Blast Duffield Meadows Junior School – aerobic and conditioning classes.

Kick Fit on Wednesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm, £3.50. Abs Blast on Wednesdays 7.30pm to 7.55pm, £2. Or both for £5.

Matt Elliott: 07971 923248 or e-mail mattelliott@live.com MASSIVE – Youth Drop-In Centre Emmanuel Community Church, Chapel Street, Duffield.

Fridays 4.00pm-6.00pm (School years 7-9) 7.00pm-10.00pm (School years 10+) Contact Will Leech – 01332 841386.

Meditation & Mindful Group Last Wednesday monthly 7.15pm to 8.45pm, Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield DE56 4ER. Info: Lydia Browne 07939 227903 or LydiaBrowne@talktalk.net.

Messy Church Methodist Church, King Street, Duffield, first Sunday of the month 10.30am - 11.15am. Bible stories, crafts, fun and activities for children of all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Coleen 01332 841788.

Music at Duffield Non-profit making music society and registered charity.

Info: www.musicatduffield.com Scottish Country Dancing The first step to a healthier lifestyle. Reduce stress levels, get fitter, boost your social life. Hazelwood Village Hall, Tues 8-10 pm. Opens mid-Sept. Details: Mrs Penny Bee 01629 822476.

Seedlings Toddler Group at Emmanuel Community Church Chapel Street, Duffield Tuesdays 9.30 –11.30am (term time) email: seedlings.duffield@hotmail.co.uk Songs of Praise St Alkmund’s Church Duffield, Parish Hall, 1st Monday every month at 2pm.

Service with traditional hymns, short talk, and cream tea. 01332 840536.

Horsley & Coxbench WI Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley, second Monday each month. 7.15pm. Tel: Janet 01332 883466.

Horsley Over 60’s Club Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Contact Barbara Watts: 01773 745008 Ladies Night Informal evenings with talks, crafts and social events every 3rd Tuesday 7.45 pm, in Horsley Village Hall Church Street, Horsley. 01332 881025 or 01773 741977

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

Email: gsl@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk.

Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm.

Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997 Horsley Woodhouse Joggers Meet at the church hall, Horsley Woodhouse 7.00pm Thursdays. £2 per session. Beginners group for new or returning joggers.

Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

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

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

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Little Black Book 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 Every Wednesday, 9:45am – meet outside the Ex-service and Working Men’s Club, Horsley Woodhouse. Walks offered are 30 60 minutes, and 45 - 90 minutes (please call for details before attending). Contact Nikki Ottowell, Walk Coordinator: 01773 841428; nikki.ottowell@ambervalley.gov.uk.

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

Little Eaton Adult Yoga Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DE21 5EA; Wednesday 7.45pm to 9pm, term time only. Anita: 01332 842070.

Baby Sensory Baby development classes at Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton. Meet every Tuesday 10am to 11am.

Call Claire 07967 485855 to book your free trial visit.

Fitness Training Fast Fitness, Little Eaton Park, Mondays 6-6.30pm, £2.50 Circuit Training, Little Eaton Village Hall, Thursdays 6-7pm, £5.00 Contact: Ailsa Waters 07929 610558 Little Eaton Crown Green Bowling Club St Peter’s Park, Vicarage Lane. Valerie Kaye: 01332 834389 or Maurice Walkerdine: 01332 880168.

Little Eaton Dance School Little Eaton Village Hall, Little Eaton Park. Meet Saturdays, children 2 and over. Fun classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and acrobatic dance. Julie Law: 01332 835392 or 07342 973166.

Little Eaton Diamonds Football Under-12s. Training Wednesdays 6pm-7pm, matches Sundays. New players welcome. Tim: 07967586849; tjhorwood@hotmail.co.uk Little Eaton Gardening Club Meet at the Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, DE21 5EA every 3rd Wednesday evening of month 7-9pm. (Autumn & Winter) Excursions during summer months & December event. Visitors welcome.

Info: Moira Hutchison 01332 831966.

Little Eaton Jog Derbyshire Group Meet under Village Hall balcony. For all abilities.

Tuesdays 7pm. Fridays 9:15am (during school term time) Saturdays 8:15am Lesley Crane 07973 440589 lesley1crane@gmail.com Little Eaton Lawn Tennis Club St Peter’s Park, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton. 3 hard courts, open all year.

New members welcome. Visit www.littleeatontennisclub.co.uk for application form.

Little Eaton Players Amateur dramatic group staging several events a year. Rehearsals on Thursdays at Little Eaton OAP Hall, Barley Close, Little Eaton, 7pm. Steve 07970 969874 or littleeatonplayers@hotmail.co.uk Little Eaton Playschool United Reformed Church, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton. Sessional play, care and learning. Monday to Friday for children 2 years to school age.

Free funded places for 3 year olds. New play area and large garden.

07887 990783 or www.littleeatonplayschool.co.uk Little Eaton WI Second Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton. 7.30pm. President Barbara Adams 01332 832267. or secretaryMarian Ford 01332 840628.

Little Stars Drama Class Little Eaton Village Hall. Every Thursday 4-5pm for 5-10 year olds. Big Characters Drama, every Thursday 5-6pm for 12-18 year olds. Dinky Drama, every Friday 10-11am for 18 months – 4 year olds. Contact Fliss Goldsmith 07718 487079 or flippanccreative@yahoo.co.uk for FREE trial session Little Eaton Teen Yoga Workshops Various Sundays at Little Eaton OAP Hall. Fun and friendly Yoga workshops for 8-18 year olds. Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation and Craft. Contact Kirsty 07880721035 or Lynda 07763778339 for details.

Twistin’ Tots Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane.

Wednesdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Music session for babies 0 to 5 years. Jacqui: 07977 578359.

Youth Club New Village Hall, Little Eaton. Every Friday 4.30pm-6.30pm for Year 7 to school leavers. Chill out and have fun with friends.

Snacks available. Helen 07970 767667

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Amber Valley Tai Chi Chuan The Martial Art of Tai Chi. Kawagishi Dojo (formerly the Riverside Garden Centre). Tuesdays - General class 6.30-8pm, beginners welcome. Advanced class runs through to 8.30pm.

Info: Jon King 01332 890 460; sifu@ambervalleytaichichuan.co.uk; www.ambervalleytaichichuan.co.uk Belper Aiwakai Karate Club Training for all ages and abilities at Kawagishi Dojo, Milford on Tuesdays at 6.30pm-8.30pm. The general club finishes at 7.45pm followed by advanced session running until 8.30pm.

Dave Johnson 07954 371945.

Chevin Road Baptist Chapel Sundays 10.30-11.30am, Junior Church and coffee. Wednesday Club, various speakers alternate weeks. Thursday: Bible Study 7.30pm.

Friday: monthly Coffee Mornings. Modern Interior, disabled friendly.

New toilet and outside platform lift. Info: 01773 821965.

Karate & Kick Boxing with Ronin Budo Training on Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm for Karate, 8.30-9.30pm for Kick Boxing.Milford Kawagishi Dojo Riverside Fitness Centre.

Info: Charles Spring 07980 639437 or go to http://www.facebook.com/ RoninBudo or email: charlesspring@btinternet.com Milford & Makeney WI Meet at Milford Baptist Church, 23 Chevin Road, Milford, DE56 OQH. On first Monday afternoon of the month at 2pm. Jo: 01773 825478.

Milford Pre-School Milford Primary School, Chevin Road. Morning, afternoon and lunch club sessions for 2-4 year olds; new 9am – 3pm option for 3 & 4 year olds.

Government funding can be used for certain sessions. 01332 842913.

Pilates with Tabitha Thursdays 2-3pm, Riverside Fitness Centre. All levels welcome. Please contact Tabitha: 07957 387 333.

Morley & Smalley Morley Book Club Informal meetings every four to six weeks. Details from Beryl Toms: 01332 880107.

Morley WI Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, 2nd Tues each month. 7.30pm Contact Linda Jones: 01332 833008 Smalley Art Group Draw and paint at Smalley Institute, 79 Main Road, Smalley, every Tuesday 10am-12 noon, 1.15-3.15pm and 7-9pm. Wednesday 10am – 12 noon. Joining details from Jean Furmston 01332 780804.

Smalley Lawn Tennis Club Off Dobholes Lane, next to cricket ground. Membership forms at Bell Inn, Smalley or Flower Shop, Horsley Woodhouse. New members welcome.

Visit www.smalleytennis.net Smalley Mothers Union Meets at Stainsby Lodge, Smalley on 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2pm.

Contact Jan: 01332 880530.

Smalley WI Church Hall, Main Road, Smalley, on third Thursday each month, 7.15pm. Secretary Ann Upton: 01773 715800.

Ripley 1st Ripley Scout Group Cubs, Beavers, Scouts 6/14 years for boys and girls. To join call group scout leader, Ron Ashton on 01773 745420 www.1stRipleyScouts.org 4th Ripley Rainbows For girls age 5+. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk for details

OAP Hall Barley Close, Little Eaton. £8.50p/h for hire (regular users) or £10p/h (one-off use). Craft Group Monday 1-3pm; Booticamp Babes Tuesday/ Thursday 9.30-10.30am; Oakwood Yoga Tuesday 5.45-9pm; Little Eaton Players Drama Group Thursday 7.30-9.30pm. Over 55s Coffee Morning first Wednesday of every month. Contact Susan Kirkland 01332 832577 for enquiries or bookings.

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

The Friends in Harmony Choir Rehearse at Parish Rooms, Vicarage Road, Little Eaton, Tuesdays 7.30pm to 9pm. New singers welcome.

Conductor Barbara Lowe: 01332 833861.

Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801.

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

The Village Pre-school Little Eaton At the new Little Eaton Village Hall, St Peter’s Park. Mon-Fri & all day on Mondays and Wednesdays. “Pop In” for Carers & under 5’s Fri am. Freeflow indoor and outdoor play.

07890 028346, 01332 834555 www.levillagepreschool.co.uk

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

Geoff Thompson: 01773 748559. avcamclub@gmail.com

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Little Black Book Ripley Leisure Centre Badminton Club Meet Thursdays 7.30pm – 10.30pm at Ripley Leisure Centre.

Players of a club or local league standard are welcome.

Ladies, Mens & Mixed teams. Info: Kay 01332 883622 Ripley Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month 2-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room, Off Slack Ln., DE5 3HL. (Opp. Co-op) Info: Helen Aldridge 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

Ripley 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 Philip Outram, Secretary, 01773 746939. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm Ripley Residents’ Association Meetings last Monday of each month 6.30pm, Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Advice and guidance on issues or concerns residents may have in a friendly, supportive setting. Info: Ruth Burton 07815301528.

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.

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

Ivy Grove Surgery Patient Group Meet 7pm last Wednesday monthly (excluding August and December) at Ivy Grove Surgery, Steeple Drive, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3TH. New members very welcome. For further information email ivgpatientgroup@gmail.com or visit www.ivygrove.org.uk

Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis Public House, Maple Avenue, Ripley 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com

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

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

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.

Ripley School of Dancing Ballroom, Latin American & Old Time Classical. Children’s class Saturdays 9.30 – 11.30am. Adult’s practice/tuition class Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

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

Ripley 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.

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

Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

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

Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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

Email: jogripley@hotmail.co.uk or tel: Rachel 07772 760258.

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

For retired people. New members welcome. Info: Jeff Barber 01332 585426.

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

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

Twistin’ Tikes Music for ages 3-5, 1.30-2.30pm, Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind. Est., Ripley.

Contact Jacqui 07977578359, info@twistintots.co.uk, www.facebook/twistin tots.

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

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

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

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

Many different interests catered for. Call Tony 01773 603222.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE ISSUES, E-MAIL helen@allthingslocal.co.uk DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE 2016.

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Bereavement Matters Landmark Reflections on 30 Years of Change This year sees our office celebrate a series of landmarks as our staff reach a combined 51 years’ service on behalf of Gillotts Funeral Directors.

Twenty of those years have been served by our funeral director, Helen Ellis, who joined us as a funeral arranger in 1996, while, by contrast, our current funeral arranger, Amanda Outram, has recently chalked up her first year.

The remaining 30 years’ service belongs to me – and it is quite incredible to think that three decades have gone by since I joined my father-in-law, Jack Gillott, in the business.

To say that the funeral industry has changed in that time is an understatement. I have spoken previously about the vast choice of funeral accessories, from coffins made from different materials to different ways to scatter or preserve their loved ones’ ashes.

The latest trend is an increase in people paying for and planning their funerals in advance, with one in four funerals we handle falling into this category.

We have offered pre-paid funerals for more than 20 years – out of the many options out there, we put our trust in Perfect Choice Funeral Plans, originally created by the National Association of Funeral Directors – but the recent rise in their take-up has been remarkable.

It is also extremely welcome, since it benefits everyone by ensuring that the majority of the funeral costs are taken care of, freeing families from the financial burden and worry of having to decide what arrangements they think their loved one would have wanted.

No-one knows for sure what is behind the increase, but it may well be the effect of the internet, or a call or a mailshot from an insurance company or a national firm, prompting them to come to us.

We find great satisfaction in being able to guide people through this process. Many of them have been contemplating it for a while and it’s lovely to see the sense of relief when we have sorted everything out, because people are at the heart of everything we do and, although the job can often be difficult and demanding, they are what has made the last 51 years so rewarding for all three of us.

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

Community Diary June / July 2016 June

4th: Spring Fair at Ripley Spiritualist Church, Argyll Road, Ripley, 2.30pm – 4pm. Entry 20p.

4th: Waingroves Methodist Church Prayer Meeting, 10.15am.

11th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild, St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX, 10.30am – 4pm.

Talk “Bags, Beads and Boxes” by Sheila Conchie followed by afternoon speaker-led workshop making a small bushkiri purse.

Visitors most welcome; please bring a packed lunch to eat in or go in to Derby. Contact: 01773 835995.

11th: An Evening of Mediumship with Maralyn Parkin, Ripley Spiritualist Church Argyll Road Ripley. 6.15pm; £6.00 on the door.

11th: Waingroves Methodist Church Summer Fair, 12 - 4pm.

16th – 18th: Little Eaton Players ‘Fairway to Heaven’ (a comedy farce) at Little Eaton Village Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm.

Tickets £7 from Little Eaton Newsagents, Alfreton Rd. 19th: Waingroves Methodist Church ‘Bring & Share Lunch’ to celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II; 12 noon.

25th – 26th: ‘Dogs Unleashed’ Event, Bakewell Showground 10am – 4pm. A family day out focused around all things doggy!

Ticket prices/info: 01246 828980, www.dogsunleashed.co.uk or info@dogsunleashed.co.uk. Onsite camping available.

July

2nd: Waingroves Methodist Church Prayer Meeting, 10.15am.

9th: Baby Loss Support Event Derby Cathedral, 3pm. International ‘Saying Goodbye’ Service for anyone who has lost a child in pregnancy or shortly after, whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago. Contemporary music, poetry, readings, acts of remembrance, time for reflection. Free to attend; open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

9th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild, St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX, 10.30am – 4pm.

Talk “Bojagi and Beyond” by Janette Jackson followed by afternoon workshop – Korean Patchwork Techniques.

Visitors most welcome; please bring a packed lunch to eat in or go in to Derby. Contact: 01773 835995.

11th: Belper Heritage Talks with Adrian Farmer: Belper’s Children – a look at children’s lives in Belper from 19th century to 1970’s.

No.28 Market Place Belper, 7pm-8.30pm. Free but booking essential via Belper Library or on 01629 533192.

29th - 30th: Waingroves Methodist Church Second-hand Book Sale. Friday 3-4.30pm & 6.30-9pm; Saturday 10am -12noon Please check events with the venue/organiser as the publisher accepts no responsibility if events are changed/ cancelled following publication. If you have a one-off event or special excursion for August/September 2016 please e-mail it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 22nd June 2016.

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Index Accountant: Amber Accountancy Accountant: Easy Accounts Ltd Aerials: ADI Communications Aerials: AMC Aerials Aerials: TV Confused Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Airport Transfers: Derwent Cars Airport Transfers: Holbrook Travel Animal Welfare: The Cats Protection League Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: David McPhee Auctioneers: Hansons

9 6 69 58 4 24 24 24 20 81 67 4

Bathrooms: Affordable Kitchens & Bathrooms Bathrooms: Arctic Kitchens & Bathrooms Bathrooms & Showers: Bathtime Heanor Beauty Salon: C Beauty Beauty Salon: Eden Retreat Beauty Salon: Prestige Beauty Salon: Serene Retreat Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Bicycle Repairs: M. Velo Bicycle Store: Cyclo Monster Building Work: Bennett Construction Building Work: Gary Wain Building Work: JJN Building Services Building Work: K J Developments Building Work: Keystone Developments Building Work: L B Building Services Building Work: Peak Building Building Work: Quality Tradesmen

75 59 64 43 46 40 44 58 16 16 73 66 88 69 62 80 87 59

Car Body Repairs & Servicing: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Parts & Accessories: Belper Autotech Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Geoff Cox Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Marehay Garage Services Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Shaws Garage Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Wood Lane Garage Care Homes: Ashmere Care Homes Carer Services: Amber Valley Total Care Carer Services: Right at Home Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning: Jonelle Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Catering: Fine Feast Catering Cattery: The Cat-Shack Children’s Store: Children’s Choice Chimney Sweep: Heritage Sweeps Chimney Sweep: Sooty & Sweep Cleaning: Jonelle Computer Support: Eaton PCs Computer Support: Linden Design PC Support Computer Tuition: Computer Tutor for U Conservatories, Windows, Doors : Abbey Glass Craft Activities: Crafts Cornucopia

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Dentist: Genesis Dental Care Door Maintenance & Repair: Door Maintenance & Repair Drama in Schools: Flippan C Creative Driveways & Landscaping: DAI Driveways & Landscaping

44 82 91 77

Education: One to One Tuition Electrician: ABH Electrical Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: Colin Preston Electrician: Karl Chamberlain Electrician: McPherson-Davis Electrician: TME Electrical Estate Agent: Your Move Events: Carsington Water Walk & Fun Day Events: Donington Park Racing Events: Elvaston Steam Rally

91 66 54 62 68 57 64 3 15 37 17

Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: The Flower Shop Footcare: Amber Feet Funeral Directors: Gillotts Funeral Services

10 94 46 109

Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garage Repairs: VSF Ltd Garden Machinery Sales & Repairs: Countrywide Garden Machinery Sales & Repairs: Easy Sales & Service Garden Services: Jaam Properties Garden Services: RT Maintenance Garden Services: Your Aspect Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy Gift Shop: Bottle Kiln

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Hair: Amber Hair 44 Hair: Eden Retreat 46 Hair: Prestige 40 Hair: Serene Retreat 44 Hair: Vanity 42 Home & Garden Maintenance: G Wheeldon 54 Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden 84 Joinery: Bethell’s Joinery Joinery: R&D Joinery

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Kitchens: Affordable Kitchens & Bathrooms Kitchens: Arctic Kitchens & Bathrooms Kitchens: Holtams Kitchens: Oatenvale Kitchens

75 59 55 87

Landscaping Services: Langley Landscaping Services Ltd Lawn Care: Lawn 3 Locksmith: Ripley Locksmiths

78 70 58

Massage: Equilibrium Massage & Sports Therapy: MH Therapy Mobility Services: DMS (Derby Mobility Services) Moving Services: House Move Helper

50 50 47 4

Osteopath: Osteopathy Derby Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh

43 4

Painter & Decorator: Duffield Decorators Ltd Painter & Decorator: JB Decorating Services Painter & Decorator: Roy Milner Paving & Landscapes: DP Paving Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: Breadsall Pest Control Piano Tuning: Pianotunerverse Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plastering: McPherson-Davis Plastering: Palmac Plastering Plastering: Steven’s Plastering Plumbing & Heating: Belper Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: Blacks Plumbing & Heating: GFS Plumbing & Heating: Ian Foster Plumbing & Heating: Martyn Young Heating & Plumbing Plumbing & Heating: Plumb Rite Plumbing & Heating: RK Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn Plumbing & Heating: Scott Plumbing & Heating: Verisafe Plumbing & Heating: Woodward Property Maintenance: David Grey Property Maintenance: Handyman Tom Public House: The Coach & Horses Public House: Denby Lodge Public House: The Holly Bush Public House: Marquis of Ormonde

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Restaurant: The Bulls Head Restaurant: The Coach & Horses Restaurant: Denby Lodge Restaurant: The Holly Bush Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde Restaurant: Morley Hayes Retirement Homes: Richmond Villages Roofing: Bill Kiely Roofing Roofing: J.A.L Roofing

27 31 33 31 29 27 93 83 63

Security: Prestige Shutters: Shuttercraft Derbyshire Social Club: Kilburn Welfare Sofas & Suites: Exclusive by Design Solicitors: Killingworth & Parrott Solicitors: Shacklocks Solicitors: Smith Partnership

72 63 34 64 9 11 8

Taxi: Holbrook Travel Tiling Specialist: K G Bennett Travel Services: Personal Travel Advisor Tree Care: Able Tree Surgeons Tree Care: Amber Tree Management Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: Greg Long Tree Care: The Garden Guy Tree Care: Joe Rice Tree Services Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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Windows, Doors & Conservatories: CJ Fullwood Windows, Doors & Conservatories: JJL Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Premier Window Systems Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Smartglaze Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Trade Windows Windows - Replacement Glass: cloudy2clear Windows - Replacement Glass: Glass Ex Windows - Replacement Glass: Window Geeks Wood & Multi-fuel Stoves: Peak Stoves

60 86 65 57 71 85 60 70 80

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