All Things Local - Village Edition October/November 2015

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• We find buyers quickly.

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• We give you comprehensive online coverage.

Most buyers use the internet to search for properties, and our online coverage is unprecedented. We list on all the major property portals like Rightmove and Zoopla, as well as having the most visited estate agency website in the UK.** • We will showcase your home.

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• We’ll find you the best price for your property.

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We can assist with many aspects of your move, including planning your moving budget and liaising with your solicitor. If you’re buying another property up the chain, we can help with a range of services.

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• We find tenants quickly.

Your property will be on the market within hours, and listed on your-move.co.uk within a day.

• We offer an unparalleled online presence.

Our website receives more visits than any other UK letting agent – and of course your property will be listed on all the major online portals, including Rightmove and Zoopla, too.

• We conduct thorough reference checks.

A reliable tenant pays on time and respects your property. We have a dedicated team to provide full and independent references on every prospective tenant.

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Hello readers and welcome to the autumn edition!

I hope you’ve all had a brilliant summer. The weather has been a bit mixed as usual, but we’ve still managed to pitch the tent a few times which is great as I really do look forward to spending quality time away from home with my husband Roy and our friends.

With the imminent change of season, don’t forget that British Summer Time officially ends on Sunday 25 October and you should put your clocks back by one hour. The nights are darker, the leaves are falling and Halloween and Bonfire night are just around the corner.

It’s time for cosy nights on the sofa, where you can relax with a cuppa and have a good look through this edition.

For those of you who like to plan ahead for Christmas, now is the time to start. You might just find inspiration for that unusual gift you’re looking for, and if you would like to get your house and garden ready for the festive season, you’ll find all the local people you need to help you within these pages. Please keep your business local where possible, our local shops and trades people always need your support!

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Winners’ Corner

CONGRATULATIONS Mr Peter Eizens of Kilburn who has won a bottle of Champagne

Many thanks to Horsley Lodge for providing a 2 course Saturday evening meal for 2 people as this edition’s crossword prize – turn to page 6 to enter.

Remembrance Sunday falls on 8 November this year – please wear a poppy with pride.

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs Angela Gilmour of Belper who has won a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Bull’s Head, Denby Common

I wish you all a happy and healthy couple of months and I’ll see you again just before Christmas.

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 Saturday evening à La Carte meal for 2 at Horsley Lodge, Horsley 6 Children’s Puzzles 96 Champagne Sudoku

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Food, Drink, Entertainment Motors

Health, Beauty, Fitness Home & Garden Children & Education Community

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Business & Professional

Money Matters: Financial Health Check We buy a house. We look after it and keep it in good repair to ensure we’re warm and dry. We hope it stays that way. We can spend £10,000 on a car but we have to maintain it (at least to MOT standards!).

Looking after things seems appropriate. We know we should, but do we? We buy a pension or an investment but what do we do with it?

Often we receive contact from the public with pensions or investments that were bought many years ago from financial institutions (often high street) that no longer exist, and nobody is looking after them.

Up until the last few years, most financial products were advised on a transaction only basis. Effectively, this meant advice was sought and a product solution was provided at the time, and the advising firm was paid accordingly. Financial advice has been traditionally supplied on this basis for over 100 years in the UK. At the start of 2013, the Retail Distribution Review changed how advice was given and paid for.

Commission was abolished, replaced by a client agreed fee arrangement and in many cases today advice is paid for by the client both initially and on an agreed ongoing basis.

Why the need for ongoing advice? Most investment driven financial products (whether stocks and shares, ISAs, pension funds or investment bonds for example) contain assets that have varying degrees of investment risk. Sometimes the risks of such investment change naturally through migrations in the markets. Or perhaps your own attitudes to investment risk can change. Your timescales for investment perhaps shorten.

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Fund managers looking after the day-to-day running of the funds can ‘move on’, could be poor performing, or the costs become expensive and poor value. The overall suitability of a financial product can change, as can your personal circumstances. Legislation can change, rendering the product you are left with as being no longer fit for purpose. The recent rule changes to pensions have left many old pension contracts being unable to facilitate the client’s wish at retirement.

Some companies merge or sell out, leaving clients in dormant funds and contracts. How would you know if the product you were left with was economical, efficient and still meeting your needs? How does it compare with other contemporary financial solutions?

Many banks and building societies are no longer able to provide even the most basic of support to some of their legacy clients. Strict regulation means that firms can only provide financial advice where they are permitted to, and often that means high street investors are left without the help, support and advice they need to ensure their solutions are still fit for purpose.

Isn’t it time you gave your finances an ‘MOT’? Seek independent financial advice and have your financial health checked.

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 Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors

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

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

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Business & Professional

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors Ellis-Fermor & Negus are delighted to welcome Grace Steele to the firm as a new Private Client Director.

Based at the Belper office, Grace brings over 25 years’ experience of working in the specialist area of wills, probate, powers of attorney, trusts and inheritance tax planning.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Ellis-Fermor & Negus! It’s a very friendly, approachable firm with a great ethos.” says Grace, who is moving from a large corporate legal practice to offer the bespoke, face-to-face service that she likes to provide for clients.

Grace has always practised within the Derbyshire and Nottingham area, establishing an enviable reputation due to her knowledge, hard work and diligence. She has a large local and national client base, and looks forward to welcoming new clients to Ellis-Fermor & Negus too.

“Every family and every situation is different,” explains Grace, “so I concentrate on really getting to know and understand clients and their family set-up, managing their

expectations of how they’d like to leave their estate and advising them on the most tax-efficient ways of maintaining and passing on their wealth. Many of my clients have been with me for years.”

Having specialised in this particular area of law throughout her career, Grace is highly qualified – she’s also a Chartered Tax Adviser. “I call myself a ‘lawyer with an added specialism’!”

It is clear from talking to Grace that she is incredibly passionate about what she does, not only on the legal side of things but the personal element too. “I love being able to help families by being their trusted adviser. I offer honesty and support, calling on my experience to give clients the confidence to make decisions, helping them to be as prepared as they can be for the loss of a loved one, and avoiding problems or difficult situations.” To facilitate this, Grace offers a flexible service, meeting clients in her office or visiting them at home in order to accommodate their needs.

Grace adds “Ellis-Fermor & Negus is a firm that is looking to the future, which is why I was keen to join them.

I’m here for the long-term and, with the support of an excellent team, I’m looking forward to offering clients old and new the high level of personal service that they deserve.”

Contact Grace Steele at Ellis-Fermor & Negus on 01773 307362 (direct line) or 07562 398394 or email grace.steele@ellis-fermor.co.uk.

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Travel Bhutan: Taktsang, the Tiger’s Lair Long ago, they say, a holy man named Guru Rinpoche flew from the East on the back of a tigress to bring Buddhism to Bhutan.

He landed high above the Paro valley on a vertiginous ledge where hermits soon followed to meditate in the caves.

Taktsang, ‘the Tiger’s Lair’, is the most sacred place in this small Himalayan kingdom, claiming myriad shrines on the slopes and a monastery built on the very ledge where the Guru landed.

Damaged by fire in the late 90s, Bhutan’s most iconic landmark was restored by the finest artists and welcomes visitors, pilgrims and monks who might choose to meditate for up to seven years in the most remote building.

Glinting in sunlight or draped in shifting mist, Taktsang defies imagination, seemingly inaccessible as it clings precariously to the cliff face, hanging some 800 metres above the valley floor. Yet, it can be reached on a scenic three-hour trek, starting in a riverside meadow garlanded in prayer flags. Soon, the trail enters a forest of blue pines, rhododendrons and oak where wild primula and orchids line the path and lichen hangs from the trees like ghostly cobwebs.

Sometimes you come across a makeshift stall with a colourful display of turquoise and coral beads, gleaming among human skulls polished for ritual offerings. A child beckons, a woman smiles but all is quiet except for birdsong and the occasional tinkling of bells as ponies carry the less able to the halfway point.

Up there, by a log cabin framed in marigolds, Taktsang appears even more out of reach across a fathomless ravine, but there are great views of the valley with its golden paddies, meandering river and traditional houses festooned in auspicious signs and beautifully

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carved eaves. At nearly 3000 metres, the air is fresh and Buddhist flags flutter in the breeze to send prayers in all directions.

Beyond the cabin, the path climbs relentlessly above the tree line, past holy rocks and glistening shrines, mysterious footprints, gurgling springs and rows of tiny urns containing ashes of the dead, placed here to ensure a peaceful after-life. Just like the altitude, the scenery takes your breath away, from the mountain tops drifting in and out of the mist to the forest tumbling down to the valley in every shade of green. One final bend and you are faced by hundreds of steps staggering down to a wooden bridge to cross a sacred waterfall, then it’s up on the other side to the entrance gate, at last.

Now, vertigo might strike at any moment for there is little room on the ledge where white walls and red and gold pagoda roofs jostle for space right against the rock, on the very edge of the precipice. Narrow rickety bridges, steps and mini-terraces lead from one temple to the next, with yet more dizzying views of the Paro valley. Inside every temple are murals of gurus and gods, gilded statues and offerings of fruit, flowers and colourful butter sculptures. Pilgrims prostrate and peep into the Guru’s cave, open only once a year, and now and then the chanting of monks echoes in the semi-darkness, punctuated by cymbals and gongs. Oil lamps flicker and the fragrance of incense rises all around. It’s eerie, inspiring and worth every challenging step along the way.

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The White Island Boutique We’ve all got one or two items of clothing that we love; you know the ones – whenever you put them on you feel great and receive compliments, or people ask where they’re from – well, The White Island Boutique, tucked away in a courtyard opposite Belper’s market place, is brimming with such finds.

For those who have already discovered the boutique, it’s their go-to place for statement pieces and unique, wearable garments. Anyone who hasn’t already found it should pay a visit, to find out what they’re missing! From stunning costume jewellery, to eye catching tops and dresses, and the most comfortable layering knits or throw-on cover ups; the shop may be small but you’ll be amazed at their fantastic range.

The boutique has been in Belper for almost two years now, but its new owner, Nicky, took over in April this year.

“I’ve always loved the shop, so when I heard Lynda was moving on I called her and said ‘Where am I going to shop now?’...and that was that! Within 12 hours I was taking it on! It was a whirlwind decision but one of the best ones I’ve ever made. I absolutely love the boutique and the customers are so lovely.

I’ve made a few changes and put my own stamp on the place, without losing the essence of the shop.

Whilst many of the lines remain the same, I’ve introduced some new ranges, which are very popular.”

Nicky Glynn, owner of The White Island Boutique

Most of the clothing comes from Spanish, French or Italian designers, and the European influence is evident in the beautiful fabrics, colours and styles. “I only buy one or two of each garment to make sure they remain individual; you don’t have to worry about bumping into other people wearing the same thing!” says Nicky.

The autumn/winter range is coming into stock, with great gift ideas, must-have transitional pieces and warm winter garments including leather gloves, coats, fabulous faux fur gilets, cashmere scarves and a few show-stopping party outfits.

So, give yourself, and your wardrobe, a treat and visit The White Island Boutique, 8a The Courtyard, Market Place, Belper, open on Tuesdays, and Thursday to Saturday, from 10am – 4.30pm. For a taste of what the boutique has to offer visit www.whiteislandboutique.co.uk (where a small selection of their range is available to buy online) or like ‘White Island Boutique’ on facebook.

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

Barton’s Red Arrow to Derby and The Sixes to Belper.

Normally pronounced ‘Suthell’, Southwell is a small town to the north-east of Nottingham which has the magnificent Southwell Minster as its centrepiece; if you visit Southwell try and find time to visit it.

The return to Belper from Mansfield Bus Station is from Bay J on Trent Barton’s The Nines, on the hour and at 15, 30, and 45 minutes past the hour which will get you to Ripley in about an hour and a quarter.

Getting there!

Trent Barton’s The Sixes from Belper Bus Station (at 00, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour) is your first bus. Change in Derby Bus Station, bay 5, to Trent Barton’s Red Arrow which will take you to Nottingham’s Victoria Bus Station. There is a bus every 10 minutes.

Walk through and out of the Victoria Centre onto Lower Parliament Street and turn immediately left to the bus stops, where you want stop V4.

Nottingham City Transport’s Service 100 to Southwell departs at 13 and 43 minutes past the hour... then 50 minutes later you are there! The bus does a circuit of the village before reaching the Minster where it stops.

The Minster stands on a site where a church has stood going back to 627AD; however the present church was completed in 1150 AD. Should you choose to, you can come back to Nottingham from the same stop at 17 and 47 minutes past the hour, then on Trent

Alternatively, Stagecoach Service 28 to Mansfield leaves from the same stop at 45 minutes past the hour, taking just under an hour.

Leave that bus at Peacocks in Ripley town centre, cross the road, and there Trent Barton’s The Sixes will again take you back to Belper at 3 and 33 minutes past the hour.

Tickets

Bus Pass holders as usual travel free. All Trent Barton services (The Sixes, Red Arrow and The Nines) are covered by Trent Barton’s Zig Zag ticket. The Nottingham City Transport and Stagecoach services will require separate tickets.

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

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

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Nostalgia Time Travel Made Simple There’s no need to spend valuable time and effort constructing fancy time machines to transport people back to the past. A hunt round the back of cupboards, up in lofts or out in garages will result in various things that can transport you back in time with ease, enabling you to nostalgically relive memories.

The word nostalgia stems from both ‘homecoming’ and ‘pain’ or ‘ache’. This suggests it could be both positive and negative. In the past, it was considered to be a negative thing. The term was coined by a Swiss doctor, Johannes Hoffer in 1688 to describe a neurological disease.

Nowadays, we more commonly use it to refer to a wistful fondness for the past. In the epic poem, The Iliad, Homer wrote: “Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed.

You will never be lovelier than you are now.

We will never be here again.”

This shows that nostalgia can have the benefit of improving our mood in the present. It connects our current self with the feelings of happiness we felt during times in the past. It also reminds us that, although those times are gone, we can be happy that we are who we are now.

In this sense, nostalgia can exist simultaneously as both positive and negative. It can be considered as a longing for the past; perhaps even an idealised past that we think we remember accurately because of those rose tinted glasses.

There seems to be a collective past that many of us share, where the weather was hotter, summers were endless and people were much happier than they are now. It is easy to spot reminiscences of this mythical past when the phrase “the good old days” crops up in people’s sentences.

There are various routes to travel back in time to these “good old days”. The sense of smell is generally considered to be what most often evokes memories of the past.

I experienced this when I opened a pot of Play Doh for the first time in years. This feeling of nostalgia was exploited by Play Doh manufacturers when they released a Play Doh perfume. They suggested it was aimed at “highly-creative people, who seek a whimsical scent reminiscent of their childhood.”

Although I agree the scent does have this effect, I’m not convinced wearing it as a perfume is the best idea.

Food is another means to evoke feelings of nostalgia. Everyone has a particular comfort food from their childhood that can make them feel instantly better when they eat it. I can still feel the happiness of time spent with family at mealtimes when I remember a Viennetta dessert. This sense of home and comfort is tinged with frustration, however. My Grandad would place the delicious dessert on the table then insist we wait five minutes “like it says on the advert”. We never did convince him to let us eat it sooner.

Maybe it’s time for me to root around in the loft and re-discover all my long lost toys from my childhood. Sadly I won’t find a Big Yellow Teapot up there – an iconic toy from the 80s that I never did get my hands on. But I know the box of toys I did save will take me back to happy times I spent playing games with my sister. My rose tinted glasses will naturally erase the trauma we experienced upon realising that a doll’s hair really doesn’t grow back…

However, if I start to feel a longing for days of yore, where my fondness turns to sadness for the loss of what once was, I will remember the witticism of Peter De Vries: “Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.”

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Pauline Latham OBE MP I hope you have all enjoyed a lovely summer. As you read this, we will be fast approaching the darker, winter months.

It has been a lovely summer, with time spent with family and friends and I am always pleased to be able to return home during recess and spend time in the constituency. It allows me the opportunity to get out and about in the local area and attend events that are taking place in the various villages and towns in MidDerbyshire. We are very lucky to have such an active Belper Food Festival local community with so much going on. The Belper Food Festival was fantastic once again this year. I thoroughly enjoyed joining thousands of others along the High Street sampling the food and drink on offer and meeting all the exhibitors – there was something for everyone.

The Belper Games too continues to go from strength-to-strength and this year was bigger than ever.

The tragic story of how the games came about will be known to many in Belper: following the death of his wife Penny to Systemic Scleroderma and Pulmonary Fibrosis, Nick Wheeler and his team have put on three fantastic Belper Games raising funds for these charities and also for Ataxia. More importantly, the event has raised awareness of these three little-known illnesses.

A date for next year’s Games has already been announced, Saturday 16th July 2016; a tremendous day out for a great cause.

Visit by the Minister for Community and Social Care to Whitemoor to meet with GPs

The summer recess was also an excellent opportunity to host a visit from the Minister for Community and Social Care, the Rt Hon. Alistair Burt MP. The visit was arranged after I invited him to come to

Mid-Derbyshire to meet local GP surgeries looking to expand their services. Representatives from practices from Allestree, Oakwood, Spondon, Duffield, Borrowash and Belper attended the meeting.

The meeting was held at the Whitemoor Medical Centre in Belper and after a brief tour from Dr H Kinsella, Senior Partner at Whitemoor, the Minister met with local GPs and health representatives from across Mid-Derbyshire to discuss the various issues that they experienced as health practitioners. The Minister responded by confirming that there would be a significant marketing campaign to recruit an additional 5,000 GPs by 2020. There would also be a need to increase community care as the older population increases in addition to encouraging a healthier lifestyle so that illnesses are prevented in the first place. I am sure that the Minister appreciated hearing the views and experiences of GPs and will have some key points to take back to the Secretary of State for Health for consideration.

Before recess, I was delighted to be able to celebrate National Care Homes Open Day and I visited a number of care homes on the day in my constituency, including Springwood House Residential Home in Duffield. To celebrate the day, guests were invited to visit the Home to enjoy a cream tea and to listen to music. It was good to Visit to Springwood House have the opportunity to Residential Home talk to residents and meet with staff.

The forthcoming months are going to be busy in the run up to Christmas with more events planned. Keep an eye on my website www.paulinelatham.co.uk for details regarding a further Pensions Workshop, Arts meeting and a Community Clear Up Day.

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Just a Thought...

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Better!

programmed now to berate ourselves over anything and everything. I’ve often heard people blame the media, celebrity culture, the pace of modern life and many more ideas for our constant analysis of our own self-failings.

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘That’s Not Good Enough’, the game show where raising the bar impossibly high and ultimately losing is the only way to go. . .

Hang on. . . That sounds like a fairly rubbish advertising campaign to me. Why would anyone want to enter into that? Good question!

Perhaps though, it is us as individuals who keep this ludicrous cycle of goal setting, bar raising and falling short on its eternal loop? So what if you aren’t earning as much as Dan next door, or aren’t as slim as Sandra from Spinning, and who really cares if your house isn’t front cover worthy or your Spaghetti Bolognese organically sourced? I’m getting fed up of competing with some unfounded and frankly unachievable standard, it’s BORING! So, I suggest next time you consider any form of bar setting, it should be the kind that serves a good house white with a live band playing – and cheers to us!

When you say it out loud it sounds preposterous but step back for a second and you’ll notice it’s actually a fairly familiar concept. It’s embedded in our everyday lives, maybe so deeply that we aren’t even aware of it.

Truly though, who amongst us has not recently felt that they should have done better at something, that they let someone down, that they dropped the metaphorical ball whilst trying to keep the proverbial plates spinning? We are almost

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The Better Life No Ifs or Butts There are two things you can say with confidence, where we live. Firstly, that it rains - a lot. Secondly, if you don’t like the weather, just give it half an hour and then there might be something along that’s more to your taste.

If, like us, you’re keen on becoming more ‘green’, having a water butt is a must. Otherwise, you’re literally tipping a valuable resource down the drain.

Our problem has always been the layout of the garden.

Well, that and my feebleness at lugging watering cans around. But Anne, who uses the Internet for research rather than Twitter, found a solution.

“This water butt,” she declared, pointing at the screen, “will fill other water butts for us – and wherever we want to place them.” I must have made a ‘wow’ face because Anne immediately nodded sagely in my direction.

Our Rainwater Hub arrived a few days later in the post.

(Anne had, of course, ordered it before showing me, to save time.) After I’d prowled around it a couple of times, we agreed to let our neighbour put it up, so that it was done properly. To be fair, the instructions were easy-peasy, only I’m known to be drilly-silly.

The neighbour popped over in the week, looked over the paperwork and scratched his head. “Are you sure it goes up on the wall?” “Of course,” I replied with my rehearsed answer, “it’s a gravity fed system.” Now it was his turn to make a ‘wow’ face and he didn’t disappoint.

I left him to it and went off to make some kindling – because every man likes to feel useful.

Half an hour later, the Rainwater Hub was installed and connected by a hose to water butt number two. The next day it absolutely poured down and, after a little trial and error (the error being that I hadn’t read the butt connection instructions properly – too busy sniggering), I checked the online video and soon everything was in place. The hub and our three water butts were duly named John, Paul, George and Ringo. Collectively: The Buttles. The whole system is, in effect, one giant water butt, only it’s spaced out around the garden.

Now for the first time, we can also use rainwater, from the hub’s second tap, for the indoor plants in the conservatory; great news for us, the sweet peppers

and the chillies, as we’re on a water meter.

The cat was curious about all the garden hoses, but soon went back to stalking the frog that Anne discovered in the damp ground behind the montbretia.

Being able to harvest this much rain also means we can wash the car for free, should I ever get round to it. It’s on my list, along with growing kale beside the perpetual chard and trying a small lemon tree in the conservatory.

Our handyman neighbour has already been back to see the hub in action, and to see the storage capacity of the system. He dropped hints about us renaming John in his honour. However, as he’s not named George (as in Martin), Pete (as in Best), or Stuart (as in Sutcliffe), that’s pretty unlikely. Mind you, there’s always the possibility of adding another Buttle to the band!

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Recipe

Potato Tortilla with Marinated Olives This Spanish baked omelette is great served warm as a speedy supper or is just as tasty served cold – perfectly complemented with a bowl of garlicky marinated olives.

Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes, plus marinating time Ingredients: For the marinated olives: 100ml olive oil ½ red chilli pepper, deseeded and very finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 tsp lemon zest 150g Kalamata olives 150g large green olives For the tortilla: 450g potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced 6 large eggs 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 10ml (2tsp) dried Italian mixed herbs 50g mature Cheddar cheese, grated Rocket leaves, to serve Method: To marinate the olives, heat the oil, chilli and garlic in a small pan until just warmed through. Stir in the parsley, lemon zest and olives and season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for a few hours or overnight.

To make the tortilla, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 19cm x 23cm shallow cake tin.

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Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until almost tender. Drain well and arrange in 2-3 layers in the cake tin.

Beat together the eggs and garlic in a bowl then add the dried mixed herbs and two thirds of the grated cheese. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and pour the mixture over the layered potatoes.

Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes then cut into wedges. Serve warm with rocket leaves and the marinated olives.

If serving the tortilla cold, allow to cool completely then cut into squares and wrap in greaseproof paper. It will keep in the fridge for 24 hours.

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Humour: Being an Expert at Something Totally Useless I can do a few things. I have the odd skill. I can play the piano, cook a decent chilli and touch my nose with my tongue. I taught myself to snowboard, can juggle a bit, and when I was fourteen I was really quite good in goal.

However, the one thing that I am best at in the whole world – the single skill I am yet to find anyone to beat me on – is spelling. I can spell like an absolute beast.

I can spell pretty much any word on instinct, and I’ve been able to do this since I was a kid. I am the Ryan Gosling of spelling. All of which would be great if, in the modern world, spelling hadn’t become as outdated a skill as minstreling.

I’ve been robbed of my own magnificence here.

My greatest intellectual asset is being able to do something which even the simplest of computers can carry out in micro-seconds, with minimum effort.

In short, I am lucky enough to have found a skill at which I am uselessly brilliant.

You see, being able to spell almost any word is pretty much the lamest superhero skill in the box. No one’s ever going to spell the human race from the brink of destruction, are they? When extra-terrestrials commandeer the White House and threaten to eradicate all our major cities, President Obama isn’t going to call me up and beg that I hotfoot it to Washington to vanquish our alien oppressors with a perfect rendition of the word ‘ambidextrous’.

I can’t spell people into finding me charming and sophisticated. I can’t aim to one day snag the Nobel Peace Prize for services to humanity. At best I could go to America, enter a spelling bee (why are these called ‘bees’, by the way?) and probably do rather well in one of those – but that’s the height of achievement possible in my special skill sector.

Whoop-de-doo.

Here’s the issue. Technology has rendered the ability to spell all but obsolete. It’s not just that computers can smooth out your mistakes, it’s that they now

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do it without you even noticing. A friend of mine pointed out the other day that he has never been quite sure how to correctly spell ‘definitely’ – probably never will – and yet he writes it flawlessly in e-mails and text messages every single week, because auto-correct has the courtesy to do his dirty work before he’s even noticed the error.

The drummer in my band is of the belief that the entire English language should be re-written phonetically, as in Italian. Rates of dyslexia, he says, are lower in Italy for this very reason. And while I can’t help but see the sense in this proposal, wouldn’t it butcher our beautiful, complex language, leaving behind a bland and functional shell? Or, maybe, I’m just clinging onto an archaic discipline simply because I happen to be quite good at it.

Either way, at the end of the day, there remains only this to be said: if you ever need me, if you’re ever in trouble, shine the ‘i before e except after c’ call-sign into the night’s sky, and I’ll come running.

Because, as sure as the sun doth rise, society will always need its superheroes.

[Disclaimer: Any spelling mistakes in this article are to be attributed to the editer. Sorry, editor.]

By Chris Russell Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UK’s BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Sting’s producer. Chris has recently completed his first novel, “Mockstars”; a selection of extracts from the book are available to view at www.ProjectLightyears.com.

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Music Scene: WhiteMoor: Pause and Effect Pause and Effect is the brand new album from local Derby-based band, WhiteMoor.

WhiteMoor were formed in 2010 by Barrington Mole (Guitars, Backing Vocals), who enlisted the services of Benny Ryan (Lead Vocals). Luke Inglis (Bass), Tom Scribbins (Drums) and Louise Tomlinson (Keys, Backing Vocals) completed the line-up in 2012.

Pause and Effect is the third instalment from the band and takes them into uncharted territory, with a heavier, more guitar-driven, darker sound; whilst still maintaining the catchy hooks, delicate harmonies and soaring vocals that fans of the band have come to expect.

For a taste of ‘Pause and Effect’ listen to the trailer at www.whitemoor.co.uk. If you like what you hear, you can also download or order a hard copy of the album online.

Keep up with the latest news and find out where you can catch the band locally at twitter.com/whitemoor or www.facebook.com/WhiteMoor, where you can also listen to some of the band’s recent interviews, including their interview with Dean Jackson on BBC Radio Nottingham.

Their sound has been met with critical acclaim, with Music-News.com saying: “Stadium synths, epic vocals and massive drums. WhiteMoor are bringing their stadium sound into the 21st century.”

BBC Radio’s Dean Jackson, BBC Introducing and Mercury Prize judge, has been glowing in his praise for the band: “WhiteMoor are one of the finest bands around. What I love about them is they do the pop thing so well, but at the same time the guitars are used so creatively. They simply have everything and manage to do things that very few other people manage to achieve.”

The album release in July was celebrated with a gig at The Victoria Inn, Derby.

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Short Story The Test of a Good Raspberry “Did you grow these raspberries yourself Mrs Miles?” Richard asked, running low on small talk.

Before they’d arrived, his girlfriend Ruby had hinted it was critical he make a good first impression on her grandmother. Then she’d abandoned him in the kitchen while she went out to fetch in the washing. She was taking her time.

“Oh yes”, Ruby’s grandmother showed no signs of being put out to have a strange young man sat at her kitchen table, “and call me Betty”.

It was clear that Betty liked feeding her guests. The more he ate, the more she seemed to warm to him. So far he’d put away three scones, two cups of tea and a fat wedge of pork pie. All he had to do now was eat this bowlful of raspberries to secure that vital seal of approval.

He picked up his spoon and looked down at the fruit.

Beneath the thick layer of sugar Betty had sprinkled over them, the raspberries appeared to be moving. He looked closer. Amongst the fruit, hundreds of greenfly staggered drunkenly, unable to decide whether this was the best, or the worst day of their lives.

“These look delicious”, Richard said. His spoon hovered above the bowl.

“They’re organic”. Betty smiled, “No nasty pesticides or anything like that”.

“No need to even wash them then”, Richard said, hoping to jog Betty’s memory about the obviously overlooked stage of food preparation.

“The test of a good raspberry is that it doesn’t need washing”, Betty whispered confidentially, “spoils the flavour”.

fate. It was the least he could do.

“These things never go out of date do they?” Betty reappeared with a small rusty tin of evaporated milk. “It doesn’t even have a sell by date on it, which is a good sign”.

Richard thought this was the worst possible sign. How could he tell Ruby that her grandmother was losing her mind? Betty rooted around in the cutlery drawer. “That tin opener’s gone walkabout again”, she sighed. Richard had to think fast before the tin opener was found.

“Don’t open that big tin just for me”, he said cheerfully.

Then, taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and spooned the raspberries into his mouth.

It was an unpleasant mixture of flavours and textures, sweet and bitter, soft and crunchy. He swallowed after the minimum of chewing, meanwhile scooping up the next mouthful, until the bowl was finally empty. It may have only taken a minute, but it seemed to last an eternity.

“Delicious, Betty”, Richard said with one final gulp.

“Really lovely, thank you”.

“I expect you’ll want another cup of tea now?” Betty said.

“Quite right”, Richard coughed.

“Perfect”, Richard said, glad to have something to wash it all down.

Richard looked miserably at the contents of his bowl, unable to bring himself to offend poor Betty.

“And well done Ducky, you’ve passed the test”. Betty poured a cup of thick brown tea.

“Something wrong?” Betty said. “Can I tempt you to a drop of evaporated milk with them?”

“Thank you”, Richard said in surprise, “but what test?”

Before he could refuse she’d disappeared into the dark cave of the pantry. Richard grabbed the opportunity to save a couple of the bewildered greenfly from their grizzly

She picked up his empty bowl and winked, “a bit of protein never did anyone any harm”.

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Word on Wine Over the years of tasting wines from around the world, one undervalued white grape variety keeps reappearing – the Riesling grape.

Riesling is one of Germany’s greatest grape varieties, grown since the 1460s. Due to its hardy survival in winter it has become a popular variety around the world and can now be found in the portfolio of virtually every wine producing country, from its country of origin, Germany, to New Zealand, Chile, USA and South Africa. Wherever it is grown, the Riesling grape has the ability to create a wine that is distinctive to that country without losing its own aromatic style. It can also make the full range of white wines, with the high levels of residual sugar found in the grapes producing a wine that is either fully dry in taste or a sweet dessert wine.

Back in the 60s and 70s the name of Riesling became tarnished, due to some over-zealous producers who thought they could add inferior wines and some illegal ingredients to increase their profits. However, winemakers have now brought back wines made from Riesling grapes, producing some world-class wines.

The Riesling wine I would like to introduce to you is ‘The Lodge Hill’ Dry Riesling 2014, made by Jim Barry in the Clare Valley of South Australia. Jim and Nancy Barry bought the vineyard in 1977 as he was sure that it would ‘produce some of the best Riesling in Clare’. They purchased their first vineyard in Clare Valley back in 1959, making this their 55th vintage. Jim sadly passed away in 2004 but Nancy, along with her son Peter, has an active role in the current running of the business. Theirs is the highest vineyard in Clare Valley, being 480 metres above sea level and on the eastern range of hills outside the town.

This vintage was picked in early February 2014, as temperatures topped 40°C. The vineyard imparts its own characteristics to the grapes, delivering fruit with a beautiful natural acidity and citrus notes that ripen early because of the small crop produced. Extra care is taken with the grapes, with a small amount of free running juice taken from the crushed grapes before being sent for full pressing. This maintains the wine’s fresh and vibrant character, keeping it at the sharp end of the lime / citrus spectrum. It has achieved a bronze medal at both the Decanter Awards and the International Wine Challenge in 2015.

Grapes: 100% Riesling grapes Appearance: Clean – pale straw in colour Nose / Aroma: Aromas of lifted spice, orange

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Taste: On the palate notes of grapefruit, lime and spice, with a good crisp acidity on the finish Alcohol by Volume:12% Food Match: Best enjoyed with salad, seafood and light dishes Available from: Majestic Wines, Ashbourne Road, Derby; £14.99 per bottle For more information about this wine or other Riesling wines from around the world, please visit www.majestic.co.uk or www.jimbarry.com to see the stunning landscape of South Australia.

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.

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Motoring BMW i8 It looks like something from the set of Star Wars, drives like a supercar and costs £100,000. James Baggott finds out if the i8 is the car we’ve all been waiting for…

What is it?

It’s rare a genuine landmark car arrives on the scene, but BMW have pulled it off with the simply staggering i8. Not only does it look like something from a science fiction movie, it has the technology from one too – but the good news here is this car is very real indeed. This is the German firm’s stake in the ground in the electric car market and proves supercars don’t necessarily need V8s to stir the emotions. Apparently.

What’s under the bonnet?

Ok, concentrate now, because this is a little bit more complicated than usual. The i8 features a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-pot engine that’s hidden behind the rear seats. Doesn’t sound very exciting, we agree, but there’s also a 129bhp electric motor which combines for an overall power output of 357bhp and 570Nm. That’s plenty of punch, enough to help it crack 60mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph.

But the really interesting thing is it does all that while returning an incredible 134.5mpg and emitting just 49g/km.

What does the press think?

Auto Express praised it for its ‘stunning looks, low running costs and strong performance’, however they said the seats were cramped and the boot was small.

Autocar added: ‘BMW would have you believe that the new i8 is the sports car of the future – and it’s a believable claim.’

What’s it like to drive?

It’s like driving the future. From the moment you squeeze yourself through those funky doors across the wide carbon fibre sills to the minute you notice it glows blue inside at night, you feel like you’re starring in your very own ‘Back to the Future’ movie. It makes an incredible noise as you power on, much of which is piped into the cabin via the speakers, but it’s still exciting nonetheless. It feels quick too. You sit low in the cabin, and with a rapid six-speed automatic gearbox that changes so fast you feel like it’s constantly accelerating, the sensations are heightened even more.

Our verdict

If you’re looking for something that will stand out from the crowd and is packed with clever technology, the BMW i8 really is the supercar for you. It’s great to drive, turns heads like few other machines on the road and offers amazing eco credentials to boot. But at £100,000 it’s not cheap and we can’t help thinking a BMW M4 would offer just as many thrills in the driving department. But that’s not the point of the i8 – this car is about showcasing new technology and highlighting BMW’s electric car range and it does that job very well indeed. And, if we’re honest, we’re very glad it’s here.

The Knowledge A combination of a three cylinder 1.5-litre engine and electric motor offer startling performance. It sounds great too.

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Footnotes As we say goodbye to summer, I know that over the next month or so people will begin to contact me once again about their painful corns.

During the summer when warmer weather has allowed the freedom of sandals (or wellies!), corns have been less of a problem; but, when the climate dictates we start wearing more enclosed shoes, the problems seem to recur.

Corns are always caused by either pressure or friction or often a combination of the two. When the foot is exposed to pressure for long periods of time the skin at that point goes into overdrive and produces extra thick skin or callus to protect itself. The problem is that this just increases the pressure on the area and a vicious circle ensues; more pressure, more skin, more pressure, more skin and so on until there is so much pressure that the blood supply is lost to a tiny patch of skin and it dies. This becomes painful which makes the foot produce even more callus. A very painful process, as many of you will know.

The treatment for this condition is to remove the callus and remove, or enucleate, the dead part of the skin. We also give advice about styles of shoe to avoid or ways of reducing the problem using cushioning often in the case of silicon pads or orthoses. Whilst it is rarely possible to totally prevent the problem, routine maintenance can reduce the discomfort to a very great extent.

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Hair and Beauty Matters Well summer is over (what little we had), and we have once again dug out our winter woollies.

Dare I say it, we are all starting to think about the party season and lots of festive fun!

Perhaps, before the Christmas season gets into full flow, we should think about the men in our lives. It is very modern-day for them to look after their skin too! Most salons now do facials for men, manicures, pedicures and back massages... even spray tans. I have certainly noticed an increase this year in the number of men who visit the salon, which is really refreshing and something I’d definitely encourage men to do!

Skincare for Men We all get concerned about aging skin, men too, but there are things we can do to help.

Men should use a good moisturiser and eye cream to help their skin combat dryness and prolong the signs of aging.

Men’s eyebrows can also benefit from maintenance – a professional tidy every now and then can make a huge difference to the face, as you can see on the photographs.

Men can also suffer from back acne, as well as us ladies, often caused by follicles being blocked by oils, dead skin cells and some body products. So, how can you help?

Well, firstly make sure you check the ingredients in shower gels, body creams etc. Look for artificial colourings and pure lanolin as these are comedogenic (acne causing) culprits. Opt for fragrance-free soap or antibacterial cleansers containing tea tree or citrus extracts. Ask about a ‘back facial’ at your local salon, or look for salons that offer specialist ‘high frequency’ facials for acne, which help to dry up excess oils and kill bacteria in the spots. These treatments can not only improve the skin’s condition, but they are also very relaxing and a

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Alex Robinson Choosing a Personal Trainer

Whatever your fitness goals may be – from weight loss, to toning, or a

new personal best in your next marathon – you need a knowledgeable trainer who can help you to reach them. But with many trainers and gyms out there, how do you go about choosing one? Well, looking at their qualifications and experience is a good place to start.

Personal trainers can hold qualifications at levels 2, 3 or 4: Level 2 trainers can work unsupervised in a gym environment and write basic programmes for healthy exercises with no specific workout requirements; Level 3 trainers can work with a wider range of clients, usually one-to-one. They can work with clients suffering from less serious medical conditions as well as those with weight management or fitness related goals. They can also offer nutritional advice; Level 4 is currently the highest level of qualification and,

in addition to the above, level 4 trainers can work with clients with serious medical conditions, in post-operative rehab and alongside medical professionals in exercise referral schemes.

By applying the same hard work and dedication as she does to her training, Alex Robinson is proud to have achieved level 4 qualifications. With a well-equipped private studio in Marehay, Alex trains clients in one-to-one or group sessions, helping with body conditioning and sculpting, nutrition and weight management, pre- and post-natal or post-operative exercise, boxing and pad work, fitness testing or sport-specific training.

It is clear that this is more than just a job to Alex; it’s her passion: “I have been in the fitness industry for many years, competing at a national level in cross training, and completing many road races and triathlons. However, being a personal trainer is more rewarding than any competition I have ever done! To see the elation on a client’s face when they achieve their goals keeps me motivated. There are no limitations on what we can achieve; my clients have a vast range of different goals but, through fun and hard work, together we will make it happen.”

You can view Alex’s profile on the National Register of Personal Trainers (www.nrpt.co.uk) and the Register of Exercise Professionals (www.exerciseregister.org).

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Derbyshire Walking: Shardlow Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk

Walk Area: Shardlow Distance: 3.5 miles Start Point: Wilne Lane Car Park OS Map: Explorer OL24 White Peak Area 1:25000 Map Ref: SK 446 300 Parking: Pay and Display Refreshment: Tearoom (weekends) and pubs in Shardlow Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

The Malt Shovel

A circular walk along the waterways surrounding Shardlow, then back across farmland into Shardlow itself, and finally along the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal to Wilne Lane – the start of the walk. Being based around water for a large proportion of the route, this walk is quite flat throughout its length – the steepest part being the ten steps from the road to the canal side at the start/ end of the walk. A couple of words of caution regarding this walk: firstly the crossing of the canal via the lock gates at Derwent Mouth Lock requires great care, plus the ability to avoid the grease of the lock mechanisms. Secondly, the curious cows near to Shardlow Hall tend to get rather close!

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Getting There: Shardlow is on the A6 between Derby and the M1 junction 24A. The entrance to Wilne Lane from the A6 is between the Navigation Inn and a large bow fronted house. Parking for this walk is a free long stay car park off Wilne Lane to the right, before the canal bridge. This car park has capacity for twenty to thirty vehicles depending on how people park. The tearoom on this walk is towards the end of the route at Hoskins Wharf in the Old Salt Warehouse. An entrance is available from the canal towpath – note that the tearoom currently opens only at weekends from 11am. Several pubs are also available in and around Shardlow.

Regular buses from Derby, Loughborough and Leicester are available via the Skylink service, ask the driver for the Navigation Inn stop at Shardlow.

The Walk: From the car park, turn right and walk towards the canal bridge. Before reaching the bridge, cross the road and descend to the towpath via a set of stone steps. At the canal side turn right to pass under the road bridge then follow the towpath for just over half a mile to Derwent Mouth Lock. At Derwent Mouth Lock carefully cross the canal using whichever of the lock gates is closed (take care as these are working gates and acting as a bridge is not their primary function. Also be aware of grease on the lock mechanisms).

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Follow the path to the left around the top of the pond then towards the hedge. Before reaching the hedge, the path meets another more well-worn path; turn right with the hedge to your left and walk towards the river.

When nearing the river, look for a stile in the hedgerow marked with a yellow waymarker arrow. Pass over this stile and a second stile, then under the branches of a weeping tree and out into the next field. This field nearly always contains livestock, so if you have a dog with you on this walk please take this into account. Follow the path beside the river and pass into the next field through a large gap in the hedge. As the river begins to sweep to the right, look to the far left corner of the field for a new section of fence. This new fence is the exit point. Beyond the fence is a wide drainage dyke and the only crossing is at this point. The new fence has no stile (this has been reported), but is very sturdy and is easily clambered over.

Having traversed both the fence and the dyke, turn left and follow the wide track to a metal stile and gate. Cross the metal stile beside the gate and walk down the lane into Great Wilne.

Follow the lane around a right-hand bend, then as the lane turns left, continue directly ahead through a wooden gate into a small corral. Exit the corral by the gate to the left and follow the field boundary towards the rear of the houses on the opposite side of the field. Here the path continues between the garden walls and a hedge line; the best I can say about this section of the route is that it is somewhat overgrown!

The path soon exits into a field over a stile with a rather unusual warning: “Chickens loose in field”. Keeping the hedgerow to the right, pass through this and two further fields. Ignore the stile to the right on entering the second field.

The exit from the third field brings the route out into a large field with flood control banks.

Walk along the top of the flood control bank ahead and slightly to the left. As you reach the end of the embankment take note of the sign: “Do not run in the field with cows”.

Cow ambush!

This is good advice – somewhere in the next three fields you will meet the cows!

This herd of cattle tends to get rather close, so walk steadily and quietly, keeping dogs and children under control and all will be well. The exit from the second field is a metal three-step stile. In this case the cows decided to use it to ambush me (see photograph)! Once over the metal barrier, the path travels a short distance before reaching a more traditional wooden stile. Pass over this and onto a farm access road. Walk along the road towards the buildings ahead; the road soon splits with a well-worn track to the right and a large barn with a faded blue door.

Walk to this barn then pass to the right between the barn and a wall; cross the last stile of the walk and emerge onto the main A6 near the Dog & Duck public house. Turn left and walk along the A6 for half a mile to the Old Clock Warehouse and Heritage Centre. Here, drop down to the canal side once again and walk north along the towpath for a quarter of a mile. Climb the ten stone steps that were descended at the start of the walk and bear right to return to the car park.

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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PROPERTY MATTERS PROPERTY MATTERS and noise may be necessary, builders should leave the site safe and tidy each day and be respectful of your Advice by David McPhee, Advice by David McPhee home and family.

Homes & Gardens

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

Property Matters: NEW BEDROOM LIFT Think Big, BuildCAN Small!

VALUE BY A QUARTER! …Organise to Maximise Research by Nationwide Building

There are 3 key ingredients for a successful home extension project:

THOSE LITTLE SUMMER JOBS -

believe or not may planning 1) Have aitreally good fullyneed detailed set of design drawings prepared. permission!

Now the daysthis areislonger and the the biggest weatherpurchase has warmed up, Remember, probably you’ll we’re for all outside and getting onaffect with all those tidying up jobs make many years, and will your biggest asset, Society suggests that antosurprising extension in thehome. garden - but Some thingsor need your This is beware! not the time be penny-wise planning permission. pound-foolish. loftanyone conversion which creates a double Has seen Geordie George Clark on

bedroom can add 12% to‘Amazing the average Channel 4?designer Hisand programme Small Fences, Walls Gates Ensure your has the right knowledge and You will of need to apply forhas planning permission iftime youjust wish price home.

Spaces’ is your quite inspirational, and shows experience, and that he allowed sufficient to to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate and: design your Whilst you shouldn’t getbeextension. this………..the research also used how much you can dohigh with caravans, beach •But, It would over 1 metre and next to a overpay, highway ifbythe design(orfee too low, of has misunderstood vehicles theis footpath suchhe a bathroom highway); or over 2 suggests creating itseither own huts, even shipping containers. what involves metresyour highproject elsewhere; or or he values his time too could increase the average price by asis then cheaply.

If your designer doesn’t value his knowledge • Your right to put up or alter fences, walls and gates His old programme HomeorShow’ was pretty good, beware -by why should removed an article‘The 4you? direction a planning condition; or much as 23%! too. so what’s it got to doorwith your homeof and your • YourOK, house is a listed building in the curtilage a listed building. extension?

2) Be realistic in your demands!

•Bearing The fence,in wall or gate, or any other boundary involved, mind that moving up the

forms a boundary with a neighbouring listed or its You can’t buy arecurring Rolls Royce forathe price Mini. sure Well, the twoladder themes here areoftoabuilding make property from three-bedroom curtilage. you are using your existing house to its full potential. to athen four-bedroom house costs an for Most builders charge around theextending. same amount Only you consider You may be You will notshould need to apply for planning permission to take similar types of small work.

Whilst someyou builders have lower average of £40,000 (not including legal surprised how an extension really need. down a fence, wall, or gate, or to material alter or improve an Then, overheads or more competitive suppliers, existing fence,other wall or moving gate (no matter howa high) if you don’t be as creative as you can with that small extension; fees and costs) two watch out cheap prices.

The builder may haveyoumake itsfor height.

In Often a conservation area, however, itincrease worka mistake really hard. you don’t need acres of floor storey extension or loft conversion can made and that’s a bad enough start to your might need conservation areaofconsent to take a fence, space, you just need abut part your todown behave working relationship, worse still,house less£30,000 scrupulous wall or gate. be accomplished for around differently. may beatextra storage andthen a ground builders willThat “buy” a job a low price and makefloor £35,000.

WC tucked away behind a ‘utility wall’ – which might your life a misery with a constant stream of demands You do not need planning permission for hedges as such, liberate oversizedortoilet and store to give for extra. though ifa apreviously planning condition a covenant restricts planting (for example, on “open plan”Or estates, or awhere a you that study you always wanted. maybe ‘garden Not much difference you may say but driver’s sight line could be blocked) youwall may planning You can’t get from London to Edinburgh in– need an hour. wall’ that opens up a previous blank a missed permission other considerand/or this……..with a two storey opportunity to bring theconsent. landscape and the sky into Allow enough you time! also Ask your builder how longarea he needs extension gain the floor your home.

Decking orthe Patios to complete project. A small single storey extension downstairs.

Putting decking, orAnything other raised platforms, in yourweeks. garden will takeup 6-8 weeks. larger will beper 12-16 It’s expensive to build; on average £1200 square is permitted development, application Even loft conversions takenot 3-4needing weeks.an If you insist onforless planning permission, providing: metreyou’ll for fairly conventional construction techniques time, justisbe end up falling out with yourthe builder when could for that much-needed •This The decking no cheaper more than 30cm above ground and materials.

It’s and better value for money he can’t meet your unrealistic deadline.

Also builders • Together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the study/home office, family area forespecially the to makeorthe most ofcover what you already have, charge for “rush jobs”. deckingmore platforms no more than 50 per cent of the ifgarden that means you canto halve the sizethe of the extension kids, or simply extend kitchen. area. you can’t thought youanneeded.

You make omelette without breaking eggs.

Sheds, Greenhouses, etc Thecourse, two basic rules are - no more thanhouse 50% and of garden Construction may affect your lifestyle.

Of thiswork takes skill and experience.

A your chartered areasome and no more than pitched roof ridge or On projects you 4m mayhigh havefortoamove out.

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architect’s training involves questioning the brief, You mustback get written quotes (notperspective, estimates!) and to carry standing and getting some out all the works on the drawings - that’s why understanding theshown problems rather than the solutions 3m for any other watchdetailed out if you it’s important to roof. have So a really setare of planning drawings.to being presented to them.

An efficient, logical buildthe a tree housetofor the kids!

Oh, and of if you Ask builders include a schedule any already have You can usually squeeze in50% aless ground architectural solution cost than just an extension, then thatwill eats into your allowance. assumptions, omissions oralways extras included in their throwing extra space at the problem. floor cloakroom as well! price. The drawings and this quote will be the basis Driveways of the contract between you.

Laying newandriveway willI often planning I’ll give ayou example. went require to see some new The research also suggests that a 10% permission; even digging tired tarmac tothey replace customers recently.

They described what needed, 5 GOLDEN RULES FOR A old PAIN FREE PROJECT exactly the same area with brickof pavers may need planning increase in reasonable. floor area athey home which seemed Then pacedadds out where permission.

1) Get a not really detailed set to of might drawings aor up at they imagined theplanning extension go.if from ended approximately 5% its value.

You will need permission aItnew properly trained, experienced and insured architect.

80m² which was going cost over £96k plus VAT! So, replacement driveway ofto any size uses permeable (or porous) This defines the works and minimises any risk of as get surfacing which water to drain through, such how did this twoallows bedroom/kitchen/garage extension misunderstanding or incorrect Asbig?the number of homeowners gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt; so Two reasons: firstly, theassumptions. way they had thought or if the rainwater is directed tohomes a lawn or on border to drain prepared to put their sale is about accessing the new rooms was poor.

Any chartered naturally.

2) Get 3 quotes from local builders with references architect worth his salt would be able to design out falling, extending an existing home is If the surface to be covered is more than five square metres, – a well connected architect should be able to help this strategy make the extension smaller without losing planning permission willreferences! be needed for traditional, with this.and Check those Asklaying how long the becoming increasingly attractive to impermeable driveways that do not provide the water any ofwill thetake. accommodation.

Secondly, already had work Define what facilities willthey beforavailable to to many. toport a permeable area. arun carbuilder to- Toilet? the side of the house with a very solid wall the Electricity?

Water? running parallel to it. It was such an imposing piece of You are very unlikely to be granted planning permission 3) Get a contract. architect can prepare for masonry that thought they had includedthis retaining Many contractors are still quoting for drives that every don’tYour comply with these conditions. you.

But you can do itjob yourself - they wemake recommend the JCTof this wall.

They help were injob to Many builders orcouldn’t odd menait; who an locked excellent competitively, while surge in Homeowners Contract, very simple butaware contains all laying your new orto replacement drive not these thinking they had leaveit’sthis wall inare place.

Now,ofit’s regulations. the essential elements and it’s written plain English. re-mortgages, confirmed byinthe Council true that their kitchen needed extending a bit, but not by this much! So I Lenders, advised them to forget the wall and ofAvoid Mortgage suggests many 4) changes mid project.

If youreorganise really mustand change Conservatories then showed them how we might slightly homeowners could have raised finance To all intentsagree and purposes are you an extension something, the cost conservatories in writing before authorise extend the kitchen.

The customer’s functional needs to your house.

Very often they do not require permission but your builder to proceed. for building work. were now to defining the size of the extension it is wrong think they are exempt altogether.rather I’m sure this urban myth arose they perceived as they lightweight than wall. overpay!

I wasare also that 5) Paythis onredundant time, butbecause don’t It’ssure reasonable to be or even temporary.

Bebut especially cautious if your conservatory had oversized the bedrooms above.

I5% estimate we So….if this type of project has been asked for a deposit, no more than of the contract will 30% extend out more than three metres if you are attached, cut of the floor area away, bringing the cost value. that builders normally ask forgo payment at something been considering or fourAfter metres if you’ve you are detached.

If you out sideways down to more like £50-60k.

Agive better extension for fortnightly intervals.

He should youof a the list house. of what this must be less than 50% of the width then take advantage of the free initial he’s asking you to pay for. metres If the work the listridge has been less money.

Height is restricted to four or theon existing height done pay promptly, yourby builder may needgarden, cash flow consultation offered of thethen dwelling.

Area is restricted toDavid 50% ofMcPhee your to finish your project.

But if right the has not beenthe done and anythe sheds or greenhouses etcwork may already have eaten So, get overall strategy first; think about big Architect. into this 50%the allowance. then reduce amount until you it is complete. picture, then build only what need to overcome any outstanding issues.

Complicated or what!

WATCHPOINT it’s a minefield; more I caninspected explain inby this ItYes is essential to have yourthan works theshort Local Think buildinformation small! article.big For–Either more outmust the excellent Authority. you or yourcheck builder ring them at interactive house on www.planningportal.gov.uk the pre-defined stages in your building regulations

By Davidnotice.

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Gardening: Lovely Lawns Almost every garden has a lawn, and there is a lot you can do to keep it in good condition.

Don’t wait until spring but get to work now with some autumn lawn care to keep your lawn looking healthy and green.

Large weeds in small lawns are best removed by hand, perhaps using a sturdy old kitchen knife – perfect for removing dandelions, small clumps of daisies and other weeds missed by the mower.

You should also take a look at the level of moss in the lawn: when green and luxuriant it can look quite attractive, but once it dies out the lawn will look really awful. On the whole, moss in lawns is encouraged by compaction, poor drainage of the soil and lawn surface and by excessive shading, perhaps by nearby trees or herbaceous plants in adjacent borders. It is worth doing anything you can to alleviate these problems, and for shading you should prune back shrubs which overhang the lawn or have trees professionally crown thinned or lifted, so that more light gets through to the lawn. Herbaceous plants are easily dealt with by using bamboo canes and string to ease them up and away from the grass.

Compaction is relatively easy to deal with, and in small areas where the problem is not too bad, you can use a normal garden fork. Drive this into the lawn every 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration. On very heavy sites or where compaction is bad, use a hollow tine aerator. These can be bought as attachments for some lawnmowers, or you can buy or hire a dedicated machine or piece of equipment. A hollow tine aerator removes cylinders of turf and the soil beneath, thus producing a better effect than using a garden fork. Once aerated, brush a sandy top dressing mixture into all the holes, using a mixture of sieved garden soil and horticultural sand, perhaps mixed with a small quantity of sieved leaf mould.

The top dressing ensures that the holes are kept open to allow better drainage and aeration over a longer period.

Use a proprietary moss killer if moss is really out of control, applied exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions; you should make sure that the moss is killed off completely before you attempt to rake it out. Raking out can be combined with scarifying, where you use a spring tined rake to aggressively rake the surface of the lawn, so that dead moss, thatch (the accumulated bits of dead grass and other lawn debris) and any other surface debris are removed. Once done, you will find that the lawn looks a lot worse than it did when you started, as it will look thinner and more moth-eaten. However, scarifying helps to ensure that the grasses receive plenty of air and allows for better re-growth; have faith, the situation will improve.

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DP Paving If you’re looking to improve the exterior of your home, from patios and driveways, to turfing and fencing, Kilburn-based DP Paving offers a service you can trust from an experienced and knowledgeable team.

DP Paving’s extensive portfolio of local work shows the quality of their workmanship, as well as the total transformations that can be achieved. Much of their work comes through recommendation from their many happy customers. Jobs can involve anything from a refresh using bonded aggregate to improve the surface and increase kerb-appeal, to creating a brand new parking area or patio.

Recently, they completed a new driveway and convenient off-street parking for 2 to 3 cars at a home in Kilburn, which involved the removal of over 100 tonnes of ground from the front of the property, the construction of retaining walls, re-routing of service pipes and new drainage.

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contractor – so we can provide a full service, no matter what the job demands.” They use quality suppliers to offer a range of materials, including tarmac, block paving, or resin-bonded aggregate to provide a variety of looks and finishes, with all working carrying a full 5-year quality guarantee.

The team of four has been working together for the last 14 years, both for local residential customers and larger commercial clients. They all have road and street works qualifications and, for peace of mind, DP Paving has £5 million public liability insurance.

DP Paving is offering All Things Local readers a 15% discount on bookings for 2016, so if you’ve been thinking about renewing your driveway or patio – or creating a whole new one – there’s no better time to contact Dean for a free, no-obligation written quotation. Call 01332 780750 or 07890 633578.

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Please call our office 01332 780750 (Kilburn based) Or speak to Dean direct 07890 633578 To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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Homes & Gardens

Book Reviews: Back to School Now that the summer is well and truly over and we’re back into a new school term, it’s really time to knuckle down and get on with your reading. We’ve picked out a selection of the best books about school, which will conjure up that ‘back to school’ feeling, whatever your age. You’ll be straight back into the classroom before the bell has rung.

The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger Holden Caulfield is cheesed off. The original personification of teenage angst, he narrates a couple of days in his life after being expelled from his stuffy prep school, and generations of adults take him into their still-adolescent hearts. The fact that, to this day, it remains on banned book lists should give you some indication of the power of this anti-establishment novel.

Teenagers tend to either revere Caulfield, or absolutely detest him and can’t see what his problem is. Either way, it makes for controversial reading, and a great escape from the ‘olds’ who’ll just get on your case.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Muriel Spark Most people would say that they have one teacher who really sticks in their mind and who had a significant impact on their future. Unconventional and unorthodox schoolmistress Miss Brodie nurtures the high-achieving ‘Brodie set’ and has a great influence over her girls, through her charm and her guile. She fills her lessons with personal accounts of her love life, her politics and her unique slant on life and the future of the Brodie set.

Miss Jean Brodie has become an iconic literary figure and has been brought to life both on the stage and in film, by Dame Maggie Smith no less. It’s a back to school must.

Looking for Alaska John Green Fitting in at a new school is never easy, but Miles Halter’s life is transformed the day he starts at Culver Creek Boarding School and meets the eponymous Alaska Young. She’s beautiful and smart and funny and incredibly sexy, thinks Miles. He’s a smitten kitten but she is more than just a little bit complicated and confused.

First comes love and then comes tragedy – and we’d expect nothing

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less from the author of the blockbusting ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, John Green. How will Miles cope with life on a rollercoaster ride? It’s a really funny book and like your first love, will stay in your heart for a long time.

Stargirl Jerry Spinelli Another unusual and left-of-centre teenage girl now, in the form of ‘Stargirl Caraway’. She arrives like a little sprinkling of sunshine at Mica High, strumming her ukulele and taking care of her pet rat. Leo Borlock falls head over heels for her and for a while it looks as though everyone at the school has a soft spot for Stargirl. But, teenagers are fickle, and as soon as you’re up they’ll bring you crashing back down to earth again. The one thing that might save Stargirl is the one thing that could also destroy her: Leo thinks she needs to blend in. Can you make someone be ‘normal’? Can you pretend to be something you’re not? This enchanting book celebrates our quirks and eccentricities and should be read by everyone – whether their ‘freak flag’ is flying, or it’s hidden.

I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You Ally Carter The Gallagher Academy sets itself apart as being for ‘exceptional women’ and the high achievers among us. It’s actually a school for future spies. Here the young ladies learn combat and martial arts, code-deciphering and even have the odd bit of tuition in chemical warfare. Cammie is one such highly-intelligent student who’s being primed for a life in espionage. However, she can’t escape the fact that she’s also just a girl who’s got a bit of a crush on a boy. How does she go about concealing her identity from the one person she might be falling in love with? It could be a case of mission: impossible.

Goodbye, Mr Chips James Hilton As the students move through the years and eventually leave school, there are some masters and mistresses who live out their days in the same establishment; the school becoming as much a part of their lives as their own family.

Mr Chipping or ‘Mr Chips’ teaches classics at Brookfield School and is something of an institution. The kids think classics and Latin are antiquated subjects, and that their master has perhaps ‘had his chips’, but he perseveres as a staunch believer in discipline and education. Time does move Mr Chips on though, as he falls in love with the young and challenging Katherine and worries about the world that lies beyond Brookfield as times change and life continues.

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Children & Education

The Diary of a Local Mum Language Barrier Most parents will remember that precious moment when their son or daughter uttered their first word.

Whether it was ‘Mama’, ‘Dada’, the family pet, or something a little more ‘out there’ (my son’s first word was ‘Peppa’, as in pig – I’m not sure what that says about my parenting...); whatever it was, it marks the beginning of an exciting phase as your baby begins to interact and communicate with the world.

In my son’s case, within just a few short months of his first utterance he was chattering away in full sentences, and I don’t think he’s paused for breath since. They constantly amaze you with the speed at which they acquire new vocabulary and use it, more often than not, in the right context. Your heart swells with pride as you hear them correctly naming everyday objects or using descriptions that give you an amazing insight into the way their little minds work.

Then, the reality of this new situation strikes you.

Your little person can not only now understand everything you’re saying, but is likely to repeat it at any given moment. All of a sudden, you have to be very careful about what you say when they’re around.

Much biting of tongues ensues. Adult conversations have to become just that – chats that occur only when no little ears are present. There’s no chance of having a secret joke with your husband about Aunt Betty’s unfortunate hair growth, because next time you see Aunt Betty you know your little one will announce ‘hairy ears’ to anyone who’s listening.

Your kids will also ask the most difficult or inappropriate of questions at inopportune moments, like when you’re stuck in a queue and they innocently ask (very loudly) “Is that a man or a lady?” Every single ear in the queue pricks up as the rest of the adults smirk, waiting to see how you’re going to delicately handle this situation whilst ensuring you don’t get a punch in the mouth before you reach the front of the queue (which suddenly looks miles away).

Sometimes, while you think that your child has mastered the language, it becomes apparent that no-one else knows what the heck they’re on about (the above situation being an exception, of course; they choose that moment to perfectly enunciate every word). You become used to their pronunciations and personal vocabulary, but when you encourage them to communicate with others, people give you pleading looks, as if to say “please interpret, I haven’t a clue what this child is saying to me!”. They can also come up with their own words for things that are sometimes so fitting that they become part of your family lexicon. A microwave will forever be a ‘sheema’ in our house (presumably derived from ‘machine’), while tracksuit bottoms are ‘twisties’ (because they have a tendency to twist round while you’re wearing them). At some point I’ll have to tell my children that these aren’t the real names for these items, but for now they’re so appropriate that they’ve stuck.

As children get older, their vocabulary grows and pronunciation improves but the language barrier remains – it just shifts a little. Their utterances still require some interpretation but this is because they’re using words you’ve either never heard of, or never heard used in that particular context. Being ‘sick’ is suddenly a good thing, and ‘epic’ can be used to describe anything from a sandwich to a holiday. The secret is, although you’re expected to understand these words, you must never, ever use them.

Whilst their vocabulary expands exponentially as they approach teenage years, the proportion that they use shrinks drastically. Instead of interpreting their mispronounced utterances, you’re required to interpret the various meanings of a single word based on inflection alone. ‘How was your day?’ can be answered with ‘ok’, which can mean “Great, I had the best day ever!”, or “Not too bad but I’m tired and I’d like some time alone,” or “Terrible, I really need a hug.” Misinterpret at your peril.

By Helen Young

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Local History: A Fire at Waterloo

On February 22nd, 1900, there was a disastrous fire at Burton’s shop, Waterloo House in Market Head, Belper. Severe disruption was caused to the town, which prompted the following letter to Belper Urban District Council from local tradespeople: Gentlemen, At a meeting of the undersigned Tradesmen of Belper held on Monday night last it was unanimously decided to bring before your notice several suggestions that were then made for the improvement of the town, and the better working of its affairs.

Firstly: We believe the opportunity has now arisen to widen the thoroughfare at the entrance to the Market Place from High Street and Church Street. As you are aware the junction at the point named is very narrow and the road space is quite inadequate for present traffic. The fire at Mr Burton’s has obviously created an opportune time for alterations, and we hope the Council will use their best endeavours to widen and improve the thoroughfare.

Secondly: The faulty state of the Fire Brigade and the inefficient and obsolete method by which the firemen are summoned compel us to pray the Council to at once adopt some remedial measures to place the Brigade in a better and more efficient state which would, without any considerable increase in the cost of the Brigade, give greater security to the town. We suggest that the Council provide: A) a hand-cart with three lengths of hose pipe, one stand pipe to fit each pattern of hydrant and a stand pipe with requisite implements to be kept at Turncock Varney’s house for use in case of emergency in any part of the town.

B) That additional boxes with the necessary hose and pipes be provided for different districts in the town.

Thirdly: We suggest that the Council should point out to the Gas Company the advisability of having stop taps attached to the gas mains in various parts of the town, so that in the event of a repetition of the disaster of February 22nd, only a small number of people would be inconvenienced by the disruption of the gas supply.

The risk of explosions would be much reduced by the adoption of such methods.

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progressive spirit that has marked the Council’s labours during the past three years.

We are, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, etc.

Much discussion ensued at the next Council meeting concerning the points raised. Mr Southern said that stand pipes at various centres would facilitate the quicker extinguishing of a fire. He thought also that some quicker means of calling the firemen ought to be in vogue. Mr Southern next referred to the wisdom of having stop cocks attached to the gas mains and instanced the late fire when all the gas was turned off at the gasworks, causing inconvenience the next morning. Mr E. Smedley commented that many other works had to stop after the fire due to lack of light. With reference to the widening of the street opposite, all present agreed that the proposed alteration would be of considerable advantage. Regarding the Fire Brigade, the Chairman reported that the Fire Brigade Committee had already taken the matter up and there was no doubt there would be a reformation.

Belper Historical Society has a programme of talks at the Heritage Centre on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30 pm. The October meeting will be the AGM and social evening, and on November 4th Mary Smedley will talk about the history of Brettle’s and hosiery manufacture in Belper. All are welcome, and the charge to visitors is £3. Members also attend St. John’s Heritage Centre on the last Saturday of the month from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon, and are available to help visitors with queries about Belper’s history. The Roll of Honour recording the fallen in the First World War will be turned to the next page at this time.

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• Using outside security lighting and movement sensors to detect if someone is outside your property;

Residents across Amber Valley are being urged to be burglary security savvy as the darker nights draw in and the clocks go back.

• Setting a house alarm before going out and considering investing in one to boost security;

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• Ensuring house or vehicles keys and other valuable items are out of sight and reach of windows, doors and letterboxes;

Local Safer Neighbourhood officers are encouraging people to be prepared for the change as winter fast approaches, to better protect themselves from becoming a victim of burglary.

Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves and take place when the house is empty. In 2 out of 10 cases, burglars get in through unlocked doors and windows.

Some tips for increasing home security include: • Investing in timer switches to turn on lights, televisions or radios at certain times, especially if you are out when it is dark, so it looks like someone is home;

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• Keeping an eye on your friends’ and neighbours’ properties, letting them know of anything suspicious, and asking them to do the same for you.

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Your Horoscope October and November 2015 The Cosmos during October and November October: This month starts with a spectacular union between abundant Jupiter and motivational Mars. Both planets are in the industrious sign of Virgo, encouraging us to review our long term goals and make extra effort to get projects up and running. Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, ends the retrograde motion on the 10th; it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief as life gets so much easier! The new moon is in Libra on the 13th, this is the perfect cycle for bringing more equilibrium into your life. Libra is the sign of the scales and now is the time to review and evaluate your life, your work and your relationships. The full moon in Taurus on the 27th is all about finances and resources; this cycle highlights that some adjustments may be necessary. November: Jupiter, Venus and Mars all occupy the industrious sign of Virgo at the start of the month; perfect timing to take stock, get motivated and plan ahead. The Sun is in perfect harmony with mystical Neptune making November a month of idealism, friendship and romance! Mercury, the planet of ideas and communication, speeds up the pace of life, entering Scorpio on the 2nd but quickly leaving for Sagittarius on the 21st. Now is the time to invest in education and training, especially when it comes to your career. Energetic Mars enters the well-adjusted sign of Libra on the 13th giving everyone a more harmonious and balanced outlook on life. The new moon is in emotive Scorpio on the 11th.

There’s nothing halfway about intense Scorpio energy, so be prepared for some deep emotional delving. The Scorpio new moon is also the perfect time to renew your well-being before the winter sets in. The full moon is in Gemini on the 25th.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Venus, the planet of love and relationships, is in a pivotal sector of your chart until the 9th. This should bring great potential for success in your social life and in romantic matters. The full moon on the 27th highlights financial improvements through recent endeavours. November: With three planets in the work sector of your chart, November will surely turn out to be a busy month. Your ruler, dynamic Mars, shows you that the heat is on; then after the 13th you can begin to take things a bit easier. Financial matters may need some attention around the new moon on the 11th.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Motivational Mars and abundant Jupiter both highlight the creativity sector of your chart. If you maximise your potential and put your powers of judgement to the test you should see a successful culmination of an ambitious project. Energy peaks around the full moon on the 27th. November: With Jupiter, Venus and Mars passing through the romance area of your chart this month, be prepared for new encounters or renewing romantic relationships. Venus really gets going when she enters her own sign of Libra on the 9th; harmony and balance are yours for the asking.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 The Sun and your ruler Mercury are both strong in Libra and highlight your friendships and relationships. You could easily be the centre of attention right now and this has much to do with your personal charm as you make an impact on others. The pace quickens after the 10th. November: Three planets occupy the domestic angle of your chart; home and family will be your top priorities this month. Mercury, your ruler, gets deep and soulful after the 9th passing through Scorpio until the 21st. The full moon in your sign on the 25th highlights important decisions that need resolving.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 The new moon in Libra on the 13th highlights your home and family, particularly after Mercury moves forward on the 10th. Motivational Mars and abundant Jupiter in Virgo give you the organisational skills to excel when it comes to taking control of certain situations at work. November: The Moon, your ruling planet, starts the month in your sign, having made spectacular aspects to the Sun and Neptune. Love, romance and getting away from it all are high priorities this month. Communication is good as Jupiter, Venus and Mars ensure that your confidence and self-esteem are high.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 October could turn out to be an intense month with close relationships in focus. You could profit from a new sense of resolve when it comes to getting things done – let go of outmoded situations and discover new ways forward. The new moon on the 13th enhances your sense of self-worth. November: With dynamic Mars powering up your financial sector you’ll be on the lookout for new ways to make money. Abundant Jupiter lends a helping hand and ensures there isn’t much that you can’t achieve this month! The Scorpio new moon on the 11th brings a domestic issue into the spotlight.

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Community VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Energetic Mars and expansive Jupiter are in strong union in your sign this month. Practical matters look extremely encouraging as you prepare for some hard work; Jupiter suggests that you may find useful assistance up the ladder of success. Love blossoms as Venus enters your sign on the 10th. November: Three planets in your sign ensure that this will be an important month – high energy, love and luck are the main themes to keep you occupied. Your confidence is strong and you’ll find that you can at last do things your way.

Communication is enhanced with the new moon on the 11th.

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 The Sun and communicative Mercury start the month together in your sign, both illuminating your sense of self. You might also have to get to grips with a relationship issue that has been bothering you for a while.

The new moon on the 13th paves the way for strong and honest opinions. November: With Venus and Mars passing through your sign later this month you’re being asked to be more assertive and to step up into a more important role. Jupiter is strong and connects with Pluto, the planet of transformation. Spiritual and psychological regeneration and growth are important themes.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 October could turn out to be a challenging and transformational month for Scorpios. Pluto, your ruling planet, makes a spectacular aspect to abundant Jupiter bringing interesting prospects your way. Professional, financial and business objectives are at their peak, particularly after the 10th. November: It’s your birthday month and the new moon in your sign on the 11th brings the start of a brand new cycle of transformation and personal growth. With Jupiter, Venus and Mars all occupying the friendship angle of your chart it has never been more important to listen to other people.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Stern Saturn is now firmly back in your sign, where he will remain until December 2017. Jupiter and Mars intensify your goals and ambitions; it’s time to focus your sights on creating order in your professional life.

The Libran new moon on the 13th could bring an exciting opportunity. November: Venus has joined Jupiter and Mars at the highest point of your chart, creating opportunities that you never thought were possible.

As communicative Mercury enters your sign on the 21st, long held dreams and aspirations can begin to take shape, particularly around the 11th.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Saturn, your ruling planet, is now back in Sagittarius until December 2017. This could be the start of a rather introspective phase where you can find inner strength and trust to overcome any obstacles that hold you back.

The Taurus full moon on the 27th brings friendship and romance your way! November: Jupiter, Venus and Mars are all in Virgo, stirring up that side of you that longs to get away. Further education may also be on your mind, perhaps something that takes you abroad. Love planet Venus moves into Libra on the 9th, increasing the chances of meeting someone new.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Abundant Jupiter and energetic Mars are both strong in the financial sector of your chart this month. Venus arrives on the 9th and this could be the start of a lucky period; widen your horizons and take opportunities as they come. The full moon on the 27th brings your home into focus. November: Your wealth sector remains in the spotlight this month and some refinancing may well be in order. Mars and Venus move into Libra mid-month, increasing the chance of a new romance or reviving romance in a current partnership. Your intuition is heightened around the 11th.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Venus remains in your work sector until the 8th; any business decisions are best completed by then. From the 9th onwards, relationship and partnership issues become important; this is a good time to make any necessary changes as your self-confidence is at an all-time high. November: Stern Saturn is now at the highest point in your chart, keeping you focused and attentive to any new prospects that may further your career. The new moon in Scorpio on the 11th opens your mind to new horizons; opportunities for earning extra cash could provide a big break.

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The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Annabel Froggatt of Horsley Woodhouse, nominated by her mother, Judith Froggatt of Morley. Here’s what Judith wrote:

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Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail your nomination to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

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“I would like to nominate my daughter Annabel Froggatt. She has raised money for Cancer Research since her nanna died. Initially through “Race for Life”.

Her uncle and a very dear friend have also died from this disease. She has increased her efforts and has just completed her 3rd successful major garden party where she involved the help of local businesses for prizes for her raffle. The most recent party has taken since April to organise but her enthusiasm has never faltered for this cause which is so close to her heart.

To date she has raised £10,000.” Judith Froggatt.

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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.

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

Guest speakers, plant and seed swap, trips & events. Contact Kathy 07779 412702.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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 Art Group Meet at Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper every Thursday 7-9pm, Room 109. All abilities welcome. Further details from Club Secretary Andy Mayers: 01773 827293.

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

All welcome. www.bridgewebs.com/belper 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 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 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 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 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 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 call 01773 850263.

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 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 & childrenre hearse for fun. Info: 07758 625372 Belper Stroke Club Belper Leisure Centre, off Kilbourne Road, Belper, 2pm to 4pm on alternative Tuesdays. 01773 824804.

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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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, 7.30pm 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.

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.

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 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

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 the Bull’s Head, Dalley Lane, Belper Lane End. 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 6.15pm and Thursdays 6.30pm.

Booking is essential on 07970 022101 or email becky.britchford@hotmail.co.uk.

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

Contact Dawn 07917 728912.

Sing for the Joy Of It Choir led by Sue MacFarlane, member of Natural Voice Practitioner’s Network. No experience necessary. 2nd & 4th Tues at 12noon. Free. Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row. DE56 1DH. Info: Fran Hill 01773 827452 or franhill2@gmail.com 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, 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.

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Little Black Book 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 a new music class for ages 3-5. The Fit Pit, East Mill, Bridge Foot.

1.45-2.45pm.Contact Jacqui 07977 578359 or info@twistintots.co.uk www.facebook/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 Tuesdays 9.45-11.45, Belper Community Hall. Music and play for under 5s.

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

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

Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171 Tiny Talk Baby Sign Language Class Mondays 1.30-2.30pm at Waingroves Community Centre, Church Street, Waingroves DE5 9TX Trish Wright: 07795 554375 or trishw@tinytalk.co.uk

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

Call 01332 882535 or 07545 551890 for details.

3rd Horsley & Kilburn Brownies Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm at Kilburn Methodist Chapel Brown Owl (Trish Rose) 01332 881786 1st Horsley & Kilburn Rainbows St Clements Church, Church St, Horsley Thurs 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Contact Sarah 07454224088 1st Horsley & Kilburn Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14 at Scout HQ, Highfield Rd, Kilburn.

Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

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

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

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

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

Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Stay ‘n’ Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Every Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am term time only.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

01773 741586

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.

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

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

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 Fridays 1.45-3.45pm, Methodist Church Hall, King St, Duffield. New members welcome. Tel: 01332 842016.

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 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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Horsley & Coxbench 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

Horsley Woodhouse

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

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

Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997 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.

Seedlings Toddler Group at Emmanuel Community Church Chapel Street, Duffield Tuesdays 9.30 –11.30am (term time) email: seedlings.duffield@hotmail.co.uk

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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 07815 564096.

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

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.

Derbyshire Archery Club Meet at the archery field behind Nealies at Milford. Shooting on Wednesday and Friday nights at 6.30pm. Regular Tournaments at Kedleston Hall in summer.

Beginners Courses start in May. Information on dacarchers.co.uk or phone Ray Lunn on 01773 825184.

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 Midas After-School Club Milford Primary School, Chevin Road. Mondays to Fridays 3.30pm to 6pm.

Diana Lawday: 01332 842913.

Milford & Makeney WI Meet at Holy Trinity Church Hall, A6 Milford, on first Monday afternoon of the month at 2pm. Jo: 01773 825478.

Milford Pre-School Milford Primary School, Chevin Road, Mondays to Fridays 9am to 12noon, funded sessions for 3 to 5-year-olds; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm to 3pm for 2 to 3-year-olds. Diana Lawday: 01332 842913.

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

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.

Morley & Smalley

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

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 Pam: 01332 664587

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

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 Ross 01332 781319.

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.

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

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

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

Contact Jan: 01332 880530.

Minds of Little Eaton OAP Hall, on Barley Close, Little Eaton, every Thursday 10am to 12noon. Groups and agency talks, confidence-building, quizzes, art/ crafts, local walks, visits. Contact Sandra Tilling or Jenny Godfrey: (0115) 9308696. 50p donations for entry.

OAP Hall Barley Close, Little Eaton. £7.50 per hour for hire. Screen is available for slide shows. OAP coffee morning, first Wednesday every month, 10am; Whist Drive, Thursdays 2pm to 4pm; OAP Keep Fit, Fridays.

Susan: 01332 832577.

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.

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

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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 Allsorts Activities for 0 to 5-year-olds. Free group on Thursdays 10.15am to 11.15am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. Further details: 01629 533900 Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute and Ripley Children’s Centre. Childminders wishing to join the group can call Marion on 07952 798808, Claire 07891 956715, Trina 07875 142583.

Twistin’ Tots Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane.Wednesdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Music session for babies 0 to 5 years. Jacqui: 07977 578359.

Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801.

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

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

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

Milford

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 Tai Chi Chuan The Martial Art of Tai Chi. Kawagishi Dojo (formerly the Riverside Garden Centre). Tuesdays - General class

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.

Little Black Book 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.

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

Ripley Recorded Music Society Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Meet twice a month, Thursday evening at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. To promote interest in an appreciation of classical music through the recording medium. Concert visits & Christmas social. Contact Bob Astill, Secretary (01773) 714368. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm

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.

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 Thursday 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.

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 School of Dancing Marehay Welfare, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. Ballroom, Latin American & Classical. Mum’s & Children’s class, Saturdays 9.45-10.45am.

Adult’s practice/tuition class, Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment: Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

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

Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

Ripley & District U3A Monthly meetings at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Dates vary. Many different interests catered for.

Call Tony 07773 897621.

Ripley Cadets Parade on Monday & Thursday 18.45-21.00 at the Cadet Centre, Mill Hill School. Open to all young people 12-18. Contact: Jo Moody 0785 2102104 Ripley Green Garters Ladies North West Morris Dance Team meet every Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

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

Contact Gill 01773 744580.

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

Players of a club or local league standard are welcome.

Ladies, Mens & Mixed teams. Info: Kay 01332 883622

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 28TH OCTOBER 2015.

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Bereavement Matters There is no doubt that the recent funeral for Cilla Black was one of the biggest public events of the year, but from a professional point of view, it represented a perfect send-off.

Not only was it respectful and smooth-running, it encompassed everything that Cilla stood for, while also offering some light relief along the way. If there is such a thing as a “good” funeral, it needs a mixture of sadness and humour, because funerals have become as much about celebrating someone’s life as mourning their passing and humour is very much a part of life. This was certainly the case for Cilla, as evidenced by Paul O’Grady’s witty eulogy, which made the congregation laugh out loud.

At one time, laughter at a funeral would have been unthinkable, but funerals are rarely completely straightlaced now. I have attended funerals where the eulogies have been full of extremely amusing anecdotes, although they have stopped short of being completely off-the-wall – at least until the wake.

In many other respects, Cilla’s funeral was very traditional.

Her coffin was polished wood, the celebrity mourners wore black and she was given a Catholic requiem Mass, albeit without the historic solemnity of a traditional Catholic funeral.

But there was a sign of the times in the way in which the crowds outside openly displayed their emotion and also

echoed the funeral for Diana, Princess of Wales by throwing flowers onto the bonnet of the hearse.

It was also striking how, as Cilla’s coffin was lowered into the ground, around 2,000 onlookers started clapping. This is a very new phenomenon but was extremely appropriate.

“There, in that moment, was the measure of the love that is felt for Cilla,” was how actor Christopher Biggins later described it. “It was perfect – her final applause.”

That sense of perfection is what every family who comes into our funeral home is looking for. They feel it is their duty to give someone the send-off they deserve, telling the mourners what it is that made the deceased special and giving them the opportunity to pay their own respects. Our job is to help them achieve that, which is why we recognise only too well how Cilla’s funeral arrangements created the ultimate send-off to a much-loved mother, friend and star.

By Anthony Topley Funeral director, Gillotts Funeral Service, Heanor Anthony Topley is a partner of the Eastwood Funeral Partnership, which operates Gillotts Funeral Service in Heanor and Stapleford, the Eastwood and District Funeral Service in Eastwood and the Kimberley Funeral Service.

Community Diary October/November 2015 October 2nd: ‘We Shall Overcome’ gig, 8pm at No.28 Belper Market Place. Music from Sue Mac, Chris & Dave, Red Ruff, Karl & The Marx Brothers.

Free admission; bring own drinks and food bank donations.

3rd: Prayer Meeting, Waingroves Methodist Church 10.15am.

10th: Attic Sale, Waingroves Methodist Church 10am – 12noon.

11th: Autumn Forage & Bushcraft Basics 10am-12.30pm, Shipley Country Park. £5 per person (parking charges apply); booking essential: 01773 719961.

11th: Harvest Festival followed by Faith Lunch, Waingroves Methodist Church 10.45am.

16th: Mammoth Jumble Sale & Bric-a-brac at Ripley & District Spiritualist Church, Argyll Road, Ripley DE5 3LH. Starts 6pm; admission 20p.

18th: Blood Donation Session, Whitemoor Centre Belper 9.45am-3.45pm. Info: 0300 1232323 or www.blood.co.uk.

19th: Blood Donation Session, Makeney Hall Hotel 1.45pm-7.15pm. Info: 0300 1232323 or www.blood.co.uk.

24th – 1st Nov: Discovery Days in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Talks & family activities for all ages during half term.

Programme at www.derwentvalleymills.org.

24th – 1st Nov: (Un)Natural Halloween Trail 11am-3.30pm daily (arrive any time), Shipley Country Park. £1.50 per child (parking charges apply). Info: 01773 719961.

25th: 148th Chapel Anniversary, Waingroves Methodist Church 10.45am.

25th: Blood Donation Session, The Ripley Academy 9.45am-4.30pm. Info: 0300 1232323 or www.blood.co.uk.

November

7th: Prayer Meeting, Waingroves Methodist Church 10.15am.

8th: Blood Donation Session, Ripley Leisure Centre 9.45am-4.30pm. Info: 0300 1232323 or www.blood.co.uk.

13th – 14th: 24 Hour Table Tennis Marathon for Children in Need at Waingroves Methodist Church. Starts 6pm Friday 13th.

20th – 21st: Book Sale, Waingroves Methodist Church. 3-4.30pm & 6.30-9pm Friday 20th; 10am-12noon Saturday 21st.

29th: Toy Service, 10.45am Waingroves Methodist Church.

Please check events with the venue/organiser as the publisher accepts no responsibility if events are changed/ cancelled following publication. If you have a one-off event or special excursion for December 2015 /January 2016 please e-mail it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2015.

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

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Bathrooms: Affordable Kitchens & Bathrooms Bathrooms: Arctic Kitchens & Bathrooms Bathrooms: FPH Construction Bathrooms & Showers: Bathtime Heanor Beauty Products: Forever Living Beauty Salon: C Beauty Beauty Salon: Serene Retreat Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Bicycle Store: Cyclo Monster Building Work: Bennett Construction Building Work: Gary Wain Building Work: JJN Building Services Building Work: K J Developments Building Work: L B Building Services Building Work: Peak Building Building Work: Quality Tradesmen Building Work: Stephen Harvey

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Car Body Repairs & Servicing: B A Kelf 44 Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway 46 Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton 45 Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Geoff Cox 2 Car Servicing, Repairs: Automech 43 Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage 46 Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Marehay Vauxhall 45 Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Shaws Garage 44 Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Wood Lane Garage 44 Car Valeting: Little Eaton Garage 46 Care Homes: Ashmere Care Homes 103 Carer Services: Amber Valley Total Care 100 Carer Services: Right at Home 108 Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner 26 Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning: Jonelle 4 Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson 77 Carpets & Flooring: Mill Floorings 59 Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons 7 Children’s Store: Children’s Choice 1 Chimney Sweep: Green Fire 65 Chimney Sweep: Heritage Sweeps 83 Chimney Sweep: Sooty & Sweep 64 Cleaning: Jonelle 4 Cleaning: Lindsay Phillips Property Care 4 Cleaning: My Domestic Goddess 4 Computer Support: Eaton PCs 9 Computer Support: Linden Design PC Support 9 Computer Tuition: Computer Tutor for U 102 Conservatories, Windows, Doors: Abbey Glass 120 Craft Activities: Crafts Cornucopia 28 Dentist: Bywater Dental Dentures: Amber Technology Dog Walking & Pet Care: Walkies with Woollands Door Maintenance & Repair: Door Maintenance & Repair Drama in Schools: Flippan C Creative Driveways & Landscaping: DAI

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Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Education: Horsley C of E Primary School Education: One to One Tuition Electrician: ABH Electrical Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: Colin Preston Electrician: JSP Electrical Electrician: Karl Chamberlain Electrician: TME Electrical Estate Agent: Your Move Events: Donington Park Racing

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: The Flower Shop Footcare: Amber Feet Funeral Directors: Gillotts Funeral Services Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garage Repairs: VSF Ltd Garden Centre: Meynell Langley Garden Machinery Servicing & Sales: Easy Service & Sales Garden Services: AJS Grounds Maintenance Garden Services: Bank View Garden Services Garden Services: Jaam Properties Garden Services: Your Aspect Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy Gift Shop: Bottle Kiln Guitar Lessons: Classical Guitar Academy

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Hair: Amber Hair Hair: Serene Retreat Holiday Cottage: Byre Cottage Hotel: Horsley Lodge Hotel: Morley Hayes Hotel: Shottle Hall

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Interiors: Mad Hares

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Jewellery: Jewellery by Beth Joinery: Bethell’s Joinery Joinery: R&D Joinery

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Kitchens: Affordable Kitchens & Bathrooms 89 Kitchens: Arctic Kitchens & Bathrooms 87 Kitchens: FPH Construction 66 Kitchens: Holtams 61 Kitchens: Oatenvale Kitchens 64 Ladies Clothing: Blue Water Ladies Clothing: Kiss & Make Up Ladies Clothing: The White Island Boutique Landscaping Services: Langley Landscaping Services Ltd Leisure Club: Breadsall Priory Log Supplies: Clive Stone Logs Log Supplies: Premier Log Supplies

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Massage & Sports Therapy: MH Therapy Mobility: Clark & Partners Mobility: DMS (Derby Mobility Services) Mobility: Freedom Forever Moving Services: House Move Helper

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Nail Salon: Kiss & Make Up

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Osteopath: Osteopathy Derby Oven Cleaning: Oven Wizards Oven Cleaning: Spring Fresh

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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: Palmac Plastering Plastering: Steven’s Plastering Plumbing & Heating: Belper Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: Blacks Plumbing & Heating: GFS Plumbing & Heating: Ian Foster Plumbing & Heating: Little Eaton Plumbing & Tiling 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 Public House: Denby Lodge Public House: The Holly Bush Public House: Marquis of Ormonde

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Restaurant: The Bulls Head Restaurant: Denby Lodge Restaurant: Four Seasons Restaurant: The Holly Bush Restaurant: Horsley Lodge Restaurant: Marquis of Ormonde Restaurant: Morley Hayes Restaurant: Ravello Italian Fine Dining Restaurant: Shottle Hall Retirement Homes: Richmond Villages Roofing: Bill Kiely Roofing Roofing: JAL Roofing

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Search Engine Optimisation: SWD Advertising 13 Security: Prestige 71 Shutters: Showcase Shutters 93 Singing Tuition: Starstruck Music Academy 38 Social Club: Kilburn Miner’s Welfare 40 Solicitors: Ellis, Fermor & Negus 15 Solicitors: Killingworth & Parrott 9 Solicitors: Shacklocks 11 Solicitors: Smith Partnership 8 Taxi: Holbrook Travel Tiling Specialist: K G Bennett Training Provider: QA Associates Travel Services: Personal Travel Advisor 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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Visitor Centre: Denby Retail

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Windows, Doors & Conservatories: CJ Fullwood Windows, Doors & Conservatories: JJL Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Smartglaze Windows, Doors & Conservatories: Trade Windows Windows - Replacement Glass: cloudy2clear Windows - Replacement Glass: Double Glazing Doctor Windows - Replacement Glass: Glass Ex Windows - Replacement Glass: Window Geeks Wood & Multi-fuel Stoves: Green Fire Wood & Multi-fuel Stoves: Wayne Smedley Wood & Multi-fuel Stoves: Peak Stoves

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