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Hello Readers

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Well, contrary to my last Editor’s message, we did in fact go away for a week’s holiday to Turkey. It was a last minute decision (encouraged by friends who were already going.

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My colleague Ruth and I were lucky enough to go to Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot in June; it was an organised trip for a friend’s 50th birthday. We had such an amazing day and it was lovely to have a reason to go out and buy a new outfit (with hats of course!) Neither of us are gamblers but Ruth and I both did very well, no skill involved - just beginner’s luck; my winnings soon disappeared in Turkey though!

Winners’ Corner CONGRATULATIONS Wendy Batters of Belper who has won a bottle of Champagne

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The Greenhillocks Fellowship Club is celebrating its 40th birthday this year so the Chairman thought it was time he told readers of All Things Local who have not heard about the club and those who have not yet been to see them, who they are and what they have to offer…

David Hill, Chairman comments: “The club’s name can make us seem a bit formal but I can assure you that we are not at all. Ask any of our 94 current members who come every week to be entertained by professional singers, musicians, speakers etc.

We also have five coach outings every year and a Christmas dinner which are subsidised from club funds to regular members. In addition there are several coach outings a year that we organise but we don’t subsidise; these are open to everyone.”

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Legal Matters

The Mesothelioma Bill – A step in the right direction

In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey (pictured) invites us to think about Andrew discusses thebenefit difficult makingNewton a decision that will future generations. area of asbestos related claims and a

change the islaw which business. is expected Makingin a Will a serious It isto a time which gives manyavailable people cause to make compensation to more stop and aboutexposure. how they want to be victims ofthink asbestos remembered when they are gone.

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Whilst some still like theasbestos. idea ofclose a family member who worked with of supporting major national charities, Exposure to certain types of asbestos canthere cause are many who prefer to benefit more often serious health conditions. In most local cases, causes or causesdevelop close tomany theiryears heart,after possibly these conditions the where they have had personal exposure itself; they cana also occurinvolvement even if the or received during their exposure wassupport for a relatively shortlifetime. period of time.

Something that our team will discuss with

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If you are diagnosed with of their choosing they have ancauses Asbestos related diseaselong you after may be eligible passed away.

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youridea wishes after you havecan gone that and The of bringing a claim be and daunting your name will be associated with such good many people are concerned that the employer deeds even after around. they worked for atyou the are timenooflonger the exposure is no longer around, or that they don’t know At Shacklocks have setoccurred. up a number of exactly when theweexposure However, charitable over the 150 years these factorstrusts are not necessarily a baror to so we have been in business and we still look after pursuing a claim.

those trusts today. One of the charitable weinlook after,byfor example, was Atrusts change the law, way of the Mesothelioma established by a will in the 1940’s to provide Bill, is likely to make compensation more accommodation for elderly residents.

scheme funded by contributions from all insurance companies that offer Employers 70 yearscover, later the trust is still Mesothelioma Liability to compensate providing that victims who areaccommodation. unable to trace an employer or appropriate Employers Liability insurer.

Another of the trusts weto look The scheme is expected be available to after set up with by a Mesothelioma client thosewas diagnosed after who wanted to help peoplecompensation 25 July 2012 and will make with particular medical available to many who might previously have conditions. been denied Her it. kindness has

enabled her trustees to provide financial support gifted Until then, and in to theacase of other asbestos young who relatedmusician conditions, wehas canexperienced do the hard awork number health issues have interfered for you inoftracking down that the details of with her education, to enable that child companies that are no longer trading and to be educatedthe in the mostofappropriate establishing identity the insurer against environment. whom a claim would be made.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL accessible to those diagnosed with Legal Matters Mesothelioma. The Bill is expected to Shacklocks Solicitors become law in April 2014 and will set up a

A Charitable Trustone canhave be set updiagnosed either If you, or a loved been during lifetime withcondition savings and with anyour asbestos related and would investments up already, or alternatively like advice onbuilt making a claim, please contact through a speciallya prepared will Andrew Newton, solicitor inWill ourthat Workplace only take effect following your death and Illness and Injury Team, on 01773 822333 to will therefore deprive youOur of capital or arrange a free not initial meeting. experienced income during your lifetime. team understand how devastating an asbestos

related condition can be for both the sufferer

Our team at Shacklocks have a particular and for their family. We will consider cases on a speciality in fee’ preparing arrangements this ‘no win, no basis and you can restof assured kind and also as professional that your case of willacting be dealt with sensitively, by a trustees to enable wishes to be fulfilled and local specialist. instructions to be followed.

If you are thinking of supporting charities through your Will or during your lifetime with a lump sum, why not talk to us about the different ways in which we can help you benefit those good causes, and how to make the most of the tax rules that enable a Andrew Newton charitable cause to benefit.

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Money Matters Auto-enrolment

We hear regularly about the “pension gap”. This is the shortage in funds and funding required to provide a suitable level of retirement income. With “70 being considered the new 50”, greater numbers of the population will continue to work past the ever increasing State Retirement Age that has been pushed out to 68 for some of the younger working population.

Inevitably the retirement horizon is changing yet again.

The “I’m in”, campaign for auto-enrolment has to work this time where other attempts to attract retirement planning have failed. Previous efforts to get people to save for their retirement have been and gone and one of the latest was an employer’s obligation to offer its employees a Stakeholder Scheme as a minimum requirement.

(The fact that this scheme was basic and there was no compulsion for the employer to contribute meant the scheme was likely to be doomed from the start). The “take up” rate was exceptionally poor.

Combined socio-economic factors mean the nation saves less than it has ever done so in the last 50 years. The whole culture of “buy now, pay later” and the ever ageing population with improving mortality rates mean the concept of saving money in these times for use in funding your later life after retirement has diminished.

So the government has acted and now it is compulsory that all employees will become automatically enrolled over the

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next 5 years into an employer-based pension scheme. The scheme has to fulfil minimum funding requirements from both employees and employers. Employers will offer schemes that will mean minimum but phased contributions of up to 3% will have to be made by them and up to 5% by employees. These schemes may not replace existing schemes where the current scheme at least matches the requirements for auto-enrolment.

For current employers, you will not be able to turn a blind eye to auto-enrolment and neither will employees.

Employees but not employers will have a right to opt out after 1 month.

Is auto-enrolment a bad thing? Surely anything that will help turn around the current culture of not saving sufficiently for retirement has got to be an improvement to protect the public from a poorly funded retirement.

Is it bad news for employers? Not necessarily if the scheme becomes of worth to the employee who values the benefit offered by their employer. There are some significant tax and National Insurance breaks for the employer too.

For some employers though, the increase in business overheads could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and doubtless some companies will struggle to find the contributions.

The secret is to plan now. Auto-enrolment is not an option for employers. Planning the introduction to your employees and your firm will help the business budget for the increasing expense. Don’t wait until your “staging date” becomes live. Seek independent financial advice to ensure you and your employers have the arrangements in place early.

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s our guide to the best superhero books. To celebrate this summer’s launch of the latest incarnation of the ‘Man of Steel’ (aka Superman), we’ve put together a selection of titles guaranteed to bring you global domination…or at least keep you entertained over the holidays. It’s a sideways look at those behind the mask; our protectors and defenders and some truly super beings.

The Iron Man by Ted Hughes Where had he come from?

Nobody knows. How was he made? Nobody knows. From the moment he appears, imposing over the cliff, the Iron Man is set upon by mankind, fearful of his very existence.

Only one little boy, Hogarth can see that the giant is just misunderstood. But when the Space Bat Angel Dragon

appears as an even bigger threat to humanity, the Iron Man is the world’s only hope. This modern fairy tale is loved by children and adults alike who enjoy being able to revere and fear the Iron Man in equal measures.

Hero by Perry Moore What happens if you weren’t bitten by a spider and you haven’t been exposed to radiation, but you’ve just inherited some superpowers from your old man?

Enter Thom Creed: high school basketball star and troubled superhero in the making. He’s living under the shadow of his dad Hal Creed, a much-loved and revered superhero. Tragedy strikes the family when Hal is outcast following an accident that leaves him disfigured. Thom’s harbouring the secret that he too possesses super powers and he must try and find his place in the world alongside others with similar ‘abilities’. What happens when you have more than most people to live up to, and can Thom really be a hero?

experiments, Max and the other members of the ‘flock’ are a human-bird hybrid and they’re trying to escape from their creators. In the first of the series the youngest flock member, Angel has been kidnapped and taken back to where the teenagers were first experimented on. Can the others save her in time and more importantly, can Max and her friends succeed in their ultimate mission and save the world?

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Book Reviews: Holding Out For a Hero

Still Me

by Christopher Reeve For many growing up with the Superman franchise, the actor Christopher Reeve was the very embodiment of the lost son of Krypton. Reeve was just as at home in the bumbling guise of alterego Clark Kent and movie audiences adored the man in the cape. All the more shocking was the news that Reeve had been paralysed during a freak horse-riding accident and would never walk again.

The reality had set in: this screen superhero was not a super human. And yet Reeve, a quadriplegic, went on to display a super human lust for life and his own quest to ensure he was ‘Still Me’. This is a moving account of Reeve’s life before and after the accident, chronicling his dedication to campaigning for more awareness and research for others with spinal cord injuries. It’s a very moving autobiography from the actor who truly made us believe that a man could fly.

All My Friends are Superheroes

by Andrew Kaufman Tom was always onto a loser when he married the Perfectionist. In fact, all of Tom’s friends are super heroes; which does have a tendency to leave one feeling a little inadequate. It doesn’t help that at his wedding, the Perfectionist was hypnotised by her ex-boyfriend (the aptly-named ‘Hypno’) leading her to believe that Tom is invisible. Now she thinks he’s abandoned her so she’s leaving to try and find perfection in Vancouver and recover from her heartbreak. Little does she know that Tom’s on board the plane with her. It’s a really sweet love story with a superhero slant that means the path of true love won’t run even remotely smooth.

101 Things to Do to Become a Superhero (... or Evil Genius)

by Helen Szirtes and Richard Horne If you’ve ever wanted to be a superhero, but worried you were just a bit, well, average, then this book could be just what you’re looking for. It’s jam-packed with amazing tricks and some ingenious ideas that will help you unlock your superhuman potential. Find out how to select your sidekick and Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment wear your underpants. For those who lean more

by James Patterson towards the dark side then there are plenty of helpful Maximum Ride (or ‘Max’ as she prefers to be known) is just like every other teenage girl. She worries about hints and tips for using your new-found powers for pure evil and total world domination. Perfect for boys, she stresses about school, and she has a set of superheroes and budding super villains alike. wings and can fly. Eh? The result of scientific To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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Fishing: Beyond Fishing Earlier this year this year one of our Club members contacted me about an unusual experience that he had witnessed on the River Dove. He had seen grayling acting in a salmon-like manner and jumping a high and fast weir near Ashbourne - he had seen about 20 grayling taking their chance and jumping the weir . A very strange experience and rare event and one that I had never heard of before.

One of the pleasures of fishing is being out and about in our glorious countryside (especially if it is not wet and blowing a gale). Seeing a trout rise to a fly will always set my heart rate racing as does spotting a large fish gliding in the current. This is exciting and not just for fishermen judging by the number of visitors to Bakewell I have seen spotting fish in the River Wye and feeding them by throwing bread into the river.

I thought readers might be interested in my most memorable and unusual encounters with nature whilst out on fishing trips:

1. Crested grebes performing their courting dance.

In the spring you will often see a pair of grebes swimming close together and when the time is right they perform their courting dance.

2. Otter spotting. Otters are always nice to see. My encounters with otters Crested Grebes are usually on lonely river banks and once,

one was swimming alongside me as I was walking along a lake early one summer morning.

3. Adders and snakes. My most memorable was an enormous adder slithering into the water a few feet away from me and swimming in a very distinctive S-shaped manner across a very still canal.

4. Ospreys. These are becoming a regular visitor to our Midlands lakes and reservoirs and if you are lucky you will see them flying over our lakes, diving and taking fish.

5. Kingfishers. We all like to see that flash of blue when we are near one of our rivers. About three years ago I found myself a few feet away from a kingfisher perched on a branch above the River Manifold and it stayed there for a few minutes.

6. Lampreys. These are eel-like creatures that are rarely seen. I have seen them attached to fish on the River Teme in Worcestershire - a river which in some ways is like the Derwent but one where a few salmon venture every year.

7. Weasels. A very surprised weasel came across me as I was walking towards Ogston Reservoir which is very near Clay Cross. I don’t know whether it is true or not but there seems to be more weasels and stoats in Derbyshire compared to anywhere else that I have lived 8. Insects and entomology. These are subjects close to the hearts of trout fishers. However, you do not often find a ‘plague’ of ladybirds descending which I did about 5 years ago and they were present in their millions on a Midlands reservoir to the delight of the local trout. They were present when the rape harvest had its brightest yellow flowers.

9. The occasional bull. Of course, I have to circumvent these with appropriate care!

By John Layton, Derbyshire County Angling Club

Heage Windmill: Appeal for Volunteers Heage Windmill has been open to visitors for nearly two decades and has grown from what was a virtual wreck, into a major tourist attraction in the Amber Valley area.

This doesn’t happen without the regular involvement of a large team of volunteers who devote some of their spare time to the mill. Some train and become millers, others work as guides, whilst another group carry out essential maintenance work on the mill and its surrounds.

An essential role is played in the Visitor Centre, where the mill’s ‘meeters and greeters’ are the first to receive visitors to the site. They offer a sincere welcome, provide some refreshments, sell mill related souvenirs and, above all, arrange guided tour parties.

Over the years the mill has relied upon a team of ‘regulars’ who have provided this service to their guests but passing years, changed family circumstances

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and illness has severely diminished the group. So much so that unless they are able to find a few new helpers they may have to reduce the opening hours of the mill at the weekends; something they really want to avoid.

The Mill Society is looking for people (over 16) who can easily relate with others and who enjoy operating in a happy, social atmosphere. Full training is given (and no computer work is involved) so why not consider going along to the mill and finding out more? Alternatively, you can contact Lynn Allen on 01773 715177 or by email: lynnallen13@hotmail.com www.heagewindmill.org.uk

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Travel: The Golden Temple of Amritsar India

Sparkling gold leaf, glistening water, cloisters, domes and shrines, the Golden Temple is as stunning as the Taj Mahal but it is no mere mausoleum. Set in Amritsar, in north-west India, ‘Harmandir Sahib’ is a living place, beautifully mirrored in a sacred lake, a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage for most Sikhs though everyone is welcome, regardless of creed.

Step through the gate and the temple takes your breath away, rising at the far end of a marble pathway followed by myriads of pilgrims from dawn to dusk.

Women in colourful saris, gurus in bright blue turbans, young men with orange headscarves symbolising the Sikh flag, barefoot visitors, it’s a hive of activity yet an oasis of peace at the heart of town, just a few miles from the Pakistan border. Some meditate at the water’s edge, others sprinkle rose petals around the holy trees, men take a ritual bath in the designated area, holding on to dangling chains for safety. Then all make their way along the causeway to the inner sanctum, quietly joining the queues clutching prayer books. Beyond the silver gates, the holy scriptures are read aloud throughout the day before being returned ceremoniously at night to the safety of the Akal Takhat.

Outside, the midday sun blazes down on the steps, the shrines, the lake, a flock of parakeets screeches high up in the sky while half way along the path, volunteers hand out cold water to the never ending flow of pilgrims. Many come to celebrate a special occasion, birthday, wedding or the birth of a child, hoping for auspicious times, but festivals draw the largest crowds, be it a Guru’s birthday, Diwali or the anniversary of the Holy Book. There are prayers and prostrations, tinsel garlands and marigolds and when the sun sets, the Golden Temple comes into its own, garlanded in festive lights, resplendent in the moonlight.

Holy men had gathered on this spot long before Guru Nanak founded Sikhism around 1499 but Amritsar, the ‘pool of nectar’ which gave the town its name, was later extended and a temple was built on land donated by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Centuries later, the upper floors were covered in gold leaf by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the ‘Lion of Punjab’ and founder of the Sikh Empire.

But despite a troubled past at times, Sikhism remains true to the gurus’ teachings, a way of life based on worship, equality between all human beings and volunteering in the service of others, three principles which shine in Amritsar as brightly as the dazzling layers of gold leaf. Here, in the world’s largest communal kitchen, up to 100,000 visitors a day receive free meals prepared by volunteers. Chopping, cooking, serving or cleaning, everyone can help, though there is no pressure, and in the dining hall, people of all castes, men, women and children, sit together to eat in silence. Beggar or Head of State, all are equal and even the great Akbar pushed aside the rich rugs laid out for him to sit on the floor like everyone else. Food is donated and volunteers may be visitors or locals happy to give a few hours of their time, the latter often on a daily basis.

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Today’s outing sees us venturing to Uttoxeter in Staffordshire. Bus pass holders as usual will not have to pay.

The best way for non-bus pass holders would be to buy a ‘Derbyshire Wayfarer’ ticket on the first bus on which you travel which covers everything including the Uttoxeter extension.

The first bus is Trent Barton’s 6.2 or 6.3 from outside the old Hippodrome in Ripley. Buses on the hour and half hour get you to Belper Bus Station in half an hour. Should you want to spend time in Belper, I leave the choice to you!

Our next journey is the Belper to Ashbourne route number 113 which is run by Glovers. It leaves from the bottom of King Street, outside ‘Iceland’. I find the best departure is at 11.10am.

The bus travels via Belper Lane End, Hazelwood, Turnditch and Hulland and 40 minutes later you arrive at Ashbourne Bus Station where you catch the next bus to Uttoxeter.

You have only a brief stay in Ashbourne as your bus to Uttoxeter is at 12.08pm. This next bus is Trent Barton’s ‘Swift’

service. This is normally a single decker painted turquoise. The journey time to Uttoxeter is 35 minutes. The bus goes via Mayfield where the River Dove is crossed. It then goes via Rocester where JCB (the digger people) have a large factory. Sometimes, their corporate helicopter is on view.

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

You will arrive in Uttoxeter at approximately 12.40pm and you have nearly an hour and a half before the next bus which is Wardle Transport’s X50 service to Derby.

This gives you time for a pub lunch or a bit of retail therapy perhaps.

The X50 is normally a double decker, painted red. This leaves Uttoxeter at seven minutes past the even numbered hour i.e. 2.07pm to arrive in Derby on the hour (Bay 24).

Don’t be late; the next one is in TWO hours’ time!

Make sure you catch the correct bus because the Derby-Hanley service can cross the Hanley-Derby service at the same time in Uttoxeter, so you don’t want to find yourself travelling in the wrong direction!

You will arrive in Derby with just ten minutes to wait for the ‘Red Arrow’ back to Ripley (Bay 21).

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Just a Thought …

‘Snore - What is it good for?!’

Oh to be accused of snoring, that would mean I had actually achieved one of life’s great mysteries - sleep!

At the time of writing this article, I am currently resident in late pregnancy and find sleep evades me on a regular basis. I am aware that many people, pregnant or not, also suffer the same fate night after night. I do however feel that one should always attempt to turn their negative into a positive and so I try where possible to utilise the ‘3am wide-eyed wasteland’ to its full potential. It’s not really possible to do anything practical at this time for fear of waking the blissfully slumber some husband upstairs, but contemplating new ideas is definitely something that fits nicely into this niche time slot.

This week I decided that of all the issues facing us as a nation at present, the lack of thought which goes into the packaging of Weetabix is amongst the

greatest offender. We’ve put a man on the moon, crossed continents and embraced the internet, but for decades we have woken to an explosion of crumbs in the face, marring our breakfast experience due to a lack of forethought and ingenuity.

There must be a better way to package these breakfast morsels which overcomes the need for an umbrella to be present on opening, surely?

Sadly I have not found the solution, other than blatant avoidance and sticking to toast. Thankfully though, my deeply involved consideration of the issue meant the next thing I knew, my husband was coming downstairs to tell me it was 7am . . . . . and that I was snoring!

By Fliss Goldsmith of Belper

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The Better Life: Poultry Affair The Better Life is the tales and observations of a London townie, who downshifted to Cornwall. A bit like The Good Life, but with the internet.

It all started one morning in the kitchen, when Anne asked, “How would you feel about keeping chickens?”

I didn’t answer right away. In the time we’ve been together I’ve learned the language of subtext. I finished my breakfast and replied, “When are we picking them up?”

I wasn’t entirely averse to the idea of a little selfsufficiency. Who doesn’t have fond memories of The Good Life - and especially Felicity Kendal? Plus it’d be a chance to shed my townie upbringing and dispel that grim story my dad used to tell - the one about dispatching a chicken for the first and only time, where the head came off in in his hands and the headless chicken ran up the path.

Stage one in Operation Chickadee was researching coops and chicken feed and, well, chickens really.

There’s a lot to learn about chicken behaviour, the different breeds and their foibles. Having taken advice, we decided on hybrids, as they’re more reliable for eggs and point-of-lay birds for immediate production.

We went upmarket with the coop, choosing an easy care metal and plastic affair from Omlet (yes, really!). Now all we needed to do was find the right chickens - and Anne was already on the case.

The day after the chicken coop and run were installed in the front garden, we entered the mysterious world of farm supplies. Layers pellets, grit (for strong shells), straw and worming treatment - check. However, my suggestion that we buy jodhpurs as well fell on stony ground.

Having located a poultry supplier, we headed out with an empty cat box and a pile of newspaper. The farmer led us to a densely populated barn and said, “Take your pick.” I don’t know exactly how Anne chose the chickens - which the farmer insisted were hens - but we went home with Sweet Pea (a Plymouth Rock/Maran) and Pepperami (a Plymouth Rock/Rhode Island).

The chickens were confined to barracks for a few days, to allow them to settle in and retrain the cat. Once they emerged, we noted the following:

1. At least an egg a day!

2. A huge reduction in the snail population.

3. Sweet Pea failed to live up to her name, went broody and took it out on the cat (luckily it’s a very fast cat).

4. The garden quickly came under attack.

Something had to be done because, unlike me, Anne is a passionate gardener. Plus, the round-up in the evenings was time consuming.

We fenced off one half of the garden and, after a few ‘great escapes’, augmented the fencing with extra bamboo canes in leaf, whereupon the chickens looked as if they were starring in their own episode of Tenko.

Sweet Pea and Pepperami were both restful to watch and very entertaining. They performed chicken yoga wing stretching exercises. They played tug-of-war with snails and ‘I’ll have what she’s having’ tussles over worms, morning porridge and, on one unfortunate occasion, a wood mouse.

Our neighbours relish the availability of fresh, local eggs and they enjoy the egg-laying serenade every morning. And the poultry poop makes great compost.

No chickens were harmed in the making of this feature. My dad would be proud.

By Derek Thompson Derek Thompson is a writer and humourist based in the West Country.

His writing blog can be found at www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.com and he is also a regular at www.strictlywriting.blogspot.com

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ARTicle: Louise Wright Welcome to the woodland world of Louise Wright Design. Currently based in Ambergate, Derbyshire Louise creates contemporary, hand screen printed gifts and home ware. Taking inspiration from the natural world around her and fuelled daily by tea (of course.)

Louise graduated from Birmingham City University with a first class honours in illustration and after joining a local print studio discovered that she really enjoyed screen printing her work onto textiles, which has now become a large, successful part of her business.

Louise works by creating hand drawn illustrations which she then screen prints onto organic cottons using eco friendly ink. Not by any means a fast process, but a rewarding and effective one.

Louise also produces a range of illustrated cards and prints which have been a popular addition to her brand and in the future she hopes to expand into more stationary and table ware. Creating as little impact on the environment as she can with her fledgling business is very important to Louise, she uses 100% recycled cards and envelopes, biodegradable packaging and sources organic, fair-trade cottons.

Louise tries to provide a guilt free choice of hand made products, very different to mass produced ones.

Louise began trading for the very first time at a Derby Music Festival called PennyFest in 2012, where she was so well received she just had to carry on! From there Louise was awarded a grant and a business mentor from The Princes Trust and her business has continued to go from strength to strength. Louise has recently had the opportunity to pitch to John Lewis in London and has been featured in various publications.

The New Year saw Louise taking her business wholesale, a really big step for such a small business

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but the interest in her products has been overwhelming and the number of stockists just keeps going up. Louise is always on the lookout for new stockists of her work especially ones in Derbyshire.

Louise tries to keep things fresh and does not forget to draw in between all of the day to day business matters, she continues to create new work and accept commissions, having recently finished a wall mural for the Wonky Table restaurant in Derby and had an exhibition up at the Making House in Burton on Trent.

Louise aspires to be an illustrator for children’s books though and is part of a collective called ‘Pencil play collective’ where she can continue to work on set themes in her personal time so she’s not out of practice when that publisher calls and asks her to work for them!

When she’s not in the studio Louise regularly practises yoga, has indulgent countryside walks, visits the cinema and just tries to get away from ‘real life’ for even just a little while to clear her head and remember what it is that inspires her.

If you would like to find out more about Louise’s work you can visit her website: www.louisewrightdesign.com Talk to her on facebook: www.facebook.com/ louisewrightdesign Or tweet her: @louillustrator Louise stocks work with Studio 61 Boutique in Holloway and The Little Leaf in Eyam.

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The Irresistible Rise of Posh ‘n’ Roll I am on a mini-break.

I know, I know – I’m supposed to be in a Rock ‘n’ Roll band, and there really is nothing edgy about mini-breaks.

Problem is, of course, that in addition to being in a Rock ‘n’ Roll band, I am also (how do I put this rather delicate admission?) a little bit middle class.

And when you’re a little bit middle class, there are some things that you simply have to do.

Mini-breaks, dinner parties, Parma ham, suspiciously expensive crisps. That’s not a matter of opinion, it’s scientific fact.

Their music is sublime (in my humble opinion) but, in this country at least, they are hopelessly uncool. However, in the States the lads from Keane are not only considered genuinely hip, but they get to hang out with rappers and, you know, drop it like it’s hot (or whatever it is that rappers do). Being a toff, you see, gets you a long way in America. I discovered this myself back in 2007, during a gig in some obscure New Jersey town by the name of Chicken-Spit, or Scuzzville (I forget the exact name). Halfway through my inter-song ramble, a teenager in the audience interrupted me by yelling out ‘Say budder!’ After a short exchange during which I ascertained that he really did just want me to say the word ‘butter’, I obliged and this resulted in absolute bedlam in the crowd.

There I was, responsible for rendering a roomful of kids absolutely helpless with joy, merely by exercising a well-rounded Home Counties accent. Extraordinary.

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Meanwhile, back across the pond, the trend for posh rock stars has actually started to get a little out of hand. Now, in order to become a mainstay in the UK Top 40, you’d better be not just middle class but actively upper-middle class. Florence & the Machine, Laura Marling, Lily Allen – each of them boasts an education that will have cost their parents somewhere in the region of £150,000. My band has performed at a number of high-society private functions in the last couple of years and, believe me, if I never meet another intoxicated banker by the name of Rufus or Chad with outspoken claims to being ‘like, best buds with the keyboard player out of Mumford & Sons’, I shall die a much happier man.

Traditionally, musicians have done everything possible to hide their middle-classness. But things seem to have changed in recent years, thanks primarily to the massive global dominance of Britain’s archetypal middle class rock star, Chris Martin. I like Chris Martin. He doesn’t pretend to be the kind of person who drives limousines into swimming pools; he just makes nice music and tries not to bother anybody.

Another of my favourite posh rock bands is Keane. Tom Chaplin, their erstwhile chubby-faced lead singer, looks like he should be standing behind the counter in a prep school tuck shop, or being dragged around John Lewis by a stressed yummy mummy in a wax jacket.

Anyhow, enough of all that. As I was saying, I am on a mini-break. In the Cotswolds. And I really must dash because I need to take the roasted wood pigeon out of the Aga. Just kidding. It’s actually a grouse.

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 is currently working on his first novel, “Mockstars”.

Read more of Chris’ blogs and tour diaries at www.TheLightyears.com.

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Recipe: Sage and Pancetta Roast Chicken Give classic roast chicken a tasty makeover with a handful of fresh sage and some delicious smoky flavoured Italian bacon called pancetta. Look out for thin rashers of pancetta in the deli section of your supermarket or buy freshly sliced from an Italian deli.

Serve with roasted baby new potatoes and lightly steamed vegetables for a wonderful summer Sunday lunch.

Ingredients: 1.3kg oven-ready chicken (preferably free range) 55g butter, softened A few fresh sage leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 85g smoked pancetta slices 115g fresh white breadcrumbs 1 medium egg, beaten Fresh sage leaves, to garnish Serves: 4 Ready in: 2 hours 30 minutes Method: 1 Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5. Place the chicken in a foil-lined roasting tin. Smear half the softened butter over the chicken breast, legs and wings and scatter over the sage leaves. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover the chicken loosely with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 10 minutes. Uncover and baste the chicken with any juices twice during cooking.

2 Meanwhile, melt the rest of the butter in a frying pan, add the chopped onion and fry gently for 5

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minutes. Chop half the pancetta and add to the pan, frying for a further 5 minutes until the onion is softened and golden. Remove from the heat. Finely chop the rest of the sage and add to the pan with the breadcrumbs and seasoning. Leave to cool then stir in the beaten egg. Press the stuffing mixture into a greased 18cm round shallow cake tin.

3 Uncover the chicken and top with the rest of the pancetta slices. Return to the oven and roast, uncovered, for a further 25-35 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through – the juices should run clear with no sign of pinkness when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced. Cook the stuffing in the oven at the same time until set and pale golden.

4 Remove the chicken from the oven, cover and leave to rest for 10-15 minutes. Cut the stuffing into wedges and serve on a platter with the roast chicken, garnished with the fresh sage leaves.

TIP To make light gravy to serve with the roast chicken, drain off any excess fat from the roasting tin then heat the pan juices until sizzling.

Add a splash of dry white wine or sherry then stir in a little plain flour and 1 tsp wholegrain mustard. Cook for 1 minute then gradually pour in 400ml hot chicken or vegetable stock and slowly bring to the boil, stirring all the time.

Simmer for 3-4 minutes until just thickened.

Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.

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Music Scene: Whitemoor

Derby-based Whitemoor are a British Indie band. They 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) who completed the line-up in 2012.

Whitemoor signed to Sound-Hub Records in 2010.

That year saw the release of their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album, which featured the singles ‘Three Words’ (Chart position 88) and ‘Pieces’.

The band has just released their brand new album ‘Horizons’ which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with Frank Arkwright. Frank has recently been working with Johnny Marr and has produced and mastered records by Blur, The Smiths, New Order, Joy Division, Coldplay. Oasis, Snow Patrol and Primal Scream.

Left to Right: Luke, Barrington, Benny, Louise, Tom. Photo courtesy of Chris Clough Photography

The album includes both of Whitemoor’s recent top 100 download singles ‘High Lights’ and ‘All I’ve Ever Known’.

‘Horizons’ has just been recommended on the front page of Spotify and rave reviews have been coming in thick and fast including these words from BBC Radio DJ and Mercury Prize Judge Dean Jackson: “This album really is astonishing, I’ve been driving around listening to the album all week. The forthcoming single from the album entitled ‘This Is...’ is sensational.”

Hard copies of the album are available from www.whitemoor.co.uk or people can download MP3s from any online music store including iTunes, Amazon or Play.com.

Whitemoor are just coming to the end of a UK tour. Guitarist and backing vocalist Barrington Mole comments: “The tour has gone really well, playing to some brilliant audiences throughout the UK but we’re

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now looking forward to playing a few festivals including YNot Festival on Saturday 3rd August.”

Cross-Atlantic success could be on the cards for the band too; six months ago, Alexis Records contacted the band about releasing one of the tracks ‘Remember Remember’ from the first album as they saw a market for the track in the US. That was released in June and the band hope to go over to LA to meet the label and play a few shows later in the year.

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Derbyshire Walking: Horsley, Coxbench & Horsley Castle Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk Distance: 4.5 Miles Start Point: Horsley Map Ref: SK 375 444 OS Map: Explorer 259 Derby, Ashbourne & Cheadle Parking: Roadside close to St Clements Church, Horsley Tea Shops: None Duration: 2 Hours 10 Minutes

The Walk: From the point where you have parked your car, walk towards St Clements Church, which is the start point of the walk. At the gates of the churchyard the footpath that starts this walk is on the left between the wall of the house on the left and the church gates, this footpath is signed ‘Coxbench’. Pass through the squeeze stile between the house and the edge of the churchyard then follow the path St Clements Church between the old boundary wall and the churchyard past the private garden and beside a paddock to a second squeeze stile. Once through the second stile the path splits; take the route to the left diagonally across the field heading in the general direction of an electricity pylon that is visible ahead.

Once across the first field exit through a gap in the hedge that allows farm vehicle access

The walk starts here between fields, continue in the same general direction as the pylons to a metal farm gate with a wooden squeeze stile to the right, go through this stile and look the short distance across the next field for a wooden stile with a yellow arrow way marker. Pass through the second stile and keeping the hedge to your left, walk down the field to a stone squeeze stile and down some stone steps to exit onto Coxbench Lane.

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Turn right and walk along the footpath to the junction. Cross the junction then walk on the grass verge as there is no longer a foot path. On the opposite side of the road, roughly level with the telegraph pole to the right is a footpath marker post.

Take care when crossing the road as it is quite busy and it’s also a bus route.

This next section is potentially the muddiest part of the walk, First field mostly due to the passage of cattle.

Having safely crossed the road descend some stone steps to a wooden stile, cross the stile then via a few more steps enter a small enclosed area of paddock, turn right and follow the well-worn path alongside Park Brook.

After a short distance, the path crosses the brook over a pipe culvert that continues in the same direction as before. The track soon leaves the brook’s side and begins to climb across the hillside. Continue along the uneven and often muddy cattle track as it becomes less well used and less muddy until it arrives at a wooden step stile. Cross the stile ahead, now between the trees there should be a house and roughly 90° to the right the spire of St Clements in Horsley should be visible. Walk in the general direction of the house with the A38 beyond until the fence line on the left re-joins the path at the edge of some woodland.

A few yards further on there is a yellow arrow way marked stile in the fence, cross this stile into the woodland. Keeping the chain link fencing to your right follow the path up the hill into the

Site of Horeston woodland. Continue up the hill (Horsley) Castle always keeping the fence to the right as the path curves right along its ascent. After a while the path meets a sunken lane to the left, it is easy to imagine a cavalcade of noblemen passing along this lane to the castle. Do not take the lane, instead continue directly ahead, almost immediately the path leaves the wire link fence and swings left, to the left in the woods is the sandstone spur on which the castle once stood, some of the Keep walls remain although they are difficult to spot.

To the right is a view down across farmland towards Breadsall and Derby, this view makes it easy to understand why this place was chosen for the location of a castle. Stay on this path as it passes between the site of the castle and the drop to the right, in places the path gets fairly near the edge so take care if walking with children or pets. The path continues to curve left away from the edge of the sandstone spur, passing along the way a rather active wood ant nest based on a piece of fallen silver birch. These ants are quite quick and get everywhere, so pass quickly or observe from a distance.

Eventually the path meets a broader farm-type track,

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Turn right and walk up Sandy Lane for half a mile to the bungalows at Brackley Gate. Sandy Lane is a main route between Horsley, Coxbench and Brackley Gate; as a result you will no doubt encounter traffic. There are no footpaths so be careful on this stretch, especially near the two 90° sharp bends on the approach to Brackley Gate, as the visibility is very restricted.

At Brackley Gate turn left, and look for a wooden farm gate with a footpath post on the left, cross the stone step stile on the far side of the gate and walk towards the farm buildings.

Look to the right for a stone squeeze stile next to a metal farm gate; go through this stile, in front of an animal shelter then forward towards the far end of the field. Look for Lone hawthorn field exit another squeeze stile in the stone wall with a yellow arrow way marker and pass into the next field. The next exit is next to a lone hawthorn with a cracked cast iron bell shaped object to one side. Walk between the bell like object and the fence post then continue across the field to a gate and footbridge bridge across a ditch on the opposite side of the field. Negotiate the gate and footbridge to enter the final field of this leg of the route.

Keeping to the left hand side of the field walk down the length of the field to a stock gate in the hedge, go through the gate and exit onto Smalley Mill Road.

Smalley Mill Road is a busy road along which traffic travels quite quickly so take extra care when crossing the road to the other side. Once over the road go through the metal kissing gate to the left of the driveway, then through a wooden stock gate visible on the far side of the small paddock. Cross a second paddock to another stock gate then over the footbridge across Park Brook to exit into a field. Walk up the length of the field keeping to the path near the right hand side of the field, at the far end of the field pass over a two plank footbridge over a ditch into another field, after a short distance the path splits, continue forward towards the two houses visible ahead on the skyline. At the far end of the field is another stock gate, this one does not open very far due to a large post positioned to limit its opening, once through the gate go through a stile clearly visible a short distance ahead beside a five bar gate. Cross Wood Lane to the pavement on the other side, then turn left and walk away from the public house towards Horsley Woodhouse.

Walk up Wood Lane for a little under a quarter of a mile, then look for a low wooden step stile and footpath marker on the left, roughly opposite a small 40mph speed limit sign. The next section of the walk crosses fields often populated with sheep, so please keep any dogs under control. Cross the stile and follow the path across the top of the field keeping the hedgerow to the

left. On the far side of the field in the corner is a metal stock gate with a well-worn plank over a muddy ditch.

This gate is not immediately obvious as it is shielded by overhanging branches, go through the gate then look across the next field about 45° right for a second metal gate in the hedgerow opposite. Walk across the field and through the second metal gate then over another plank bridge across another ditch then follow the obvious path ahead across the middle of a third wider field to a wooden kissing gate and a third plank footbridge. Once over the bridge follow the somewhat overgrown path between the hedge (right) and a fence (left) until it reaches a wooded step stile and exits into an open field.

Turn left and keeping the hedge to the left, walk to a large gap on the boundary on the other side of the field. Once at the gap enter the next field and look right down the field for a narrow gap in the hedgerow.

Walk down the field to this gap then over a stile and another footbridge that crosses Gypsy Brook.

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here turn right and follow the track for around a third of a mile until it meets Sandy Lane.

To the left here is Horsley Lodge Golf Club, looking at the hedge across the field to the left there is a gap in the hedge just to the right of a clump of trees, this is the next way point of the walk. This will take us along the boundary of the golf course rather than across it. Pass through the hedge and head across to a metal kissing gate visible on the far side of the next field. Now with a hedge to the left once more walk along the edge of the next field to a squeeze stile formed by two stone pillars.

Squeeze through or go around this stile then along the path beside the hedge to another metal kissing gate.

Carry on along the path to a point where it splits just before another metal kissing gate, take the path to the right. If you end up at the tee of the 15th “Bill’s Revenge” 340 yards Par 4, then you are off course; backtrack through the last metal kissing gate and go left!

Walk up the paddock again with a hedge to the left to another metal kissing gate, once through there should be clearly visible ahead houses and Horsley Telephone Exchange. Follow the path across this final grassy area to a metal garden type gate and exit out into a lane between the houses. Turn left and walk a short distance up to Lady Lea Road. Once again turn left and walk past the Coach and Horses public house back into Horsley. Continue through the village along Church Street back towards St Clements and the start of the walk.

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

Walk details correct at time of going to print.

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Motoring

Test Drive: Jaguar F-Type

The E-Type replacement has taken 50 years to arrive – can it live up to the legend?

What is it?

Quite simply, the most important Jaguar for more than 50 years. Not since the iconic E-Type has Jaguar launched a new model into this segment, and boy has the wait been worth it. The stunning F-Type is the British manufacturer’s new halo model – a high performance, two-seater convertible that’s charged with ‘changing the face of the brand’. Buyers are queuing up for them, with a six-month wait already in place, and that’s before any of them have driven it.

What’s under the bonnet?

There are three different models – the F-Type, F-Type S and F-Type V8S. The first two are V6s and the latter, obviously, a V8. All units are supercharged.

The standard F-Type has a 3.0-litre V6 with 335bhp, 450Nm, hits 60mph in 5.1s and tops out at 161mph.

The middle of the range F-Type S hits 60mph in 4.8s and cracks 171mph thanks to 375bhp and 460Nm. The range topping 5.0-litre V8S has a frightening 488bhp, 625Nm and tops 186mph with 60mph dispatched in 4.2 seconds. They all feel rapid and sound absolutely incredible thanks to an exhaust system which took 18 months to develop.

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And the deployable door handles that pop out of the bodywork. Ian Callum we salute you.

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Yes, several. But the biggest – the Voldemort of the Jaguar world (dare not speak his name or he’ll grow stronger) – is without doubt the Porsche 911. Jaguar benchmarked the German rival in all areas of the F-Type’s development. Other notable foes include

the Audi R8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage. All cost considerably more than the equivalent Jaguar.

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Sales Of the 74m cars sold worldwide last year, just 0.6% of them were sports cars. The US will account for 45% of sales, UK 25% and Germany 23%. Some 90% of buyers will be new to Jaguar.

The verdict It’s the car of the year, without a shadow of a doubt.

Our pick of the range would be the V6S – it’s just as much fun to drive as the V8, sounds just as brilliant, and the peaky power delivery is stunning. But the real coup is the pricing – every model is 25% less than the equivalent 911, its bitter rival.

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Property Matters Pilkington Architecture

Glazed Timber Extensions – A Versatile Addition to Your Home

Jon Pilkington suggests how you can transform your property with a timber glazed extension.

Timber glazed extensions such as a garden room or orangery are a chic addition to any home whether traditionally styled or contemporary.

When designed sympathetically to the property and built using modern manufacturing techniques, a timber-glazed extension will outlast, outperform and be far more attractive than any “off the shelf” UPVC conservatory.

These extensions can be integrated into the existing room structure and will give a natural flow out into the garden to enjoy all year round.

As well as being properly insulated and ventilated, these types of extension can also be as physically secure as any other part of the home.

How do these differ from conservatories?

While all these styles of extension are typically connected to a property, the differences in design and style can be considerable.

glazed roof providing the maximum amount of light to the room below.

In contrast, both a garden room and orangery will feature a semi-glazed roof. Typically a garden room will feature a tiled roof to blend with the existing lines and style of the property to which it is attached. This design can create amazing vaulted ceilings which can also feature roof glazing to the gables, increasing the amount of natural light to the room.

An orangery roof will usually be flat, finished with lead or a modern alternative such as single ply polymeric roof membrane, and can feature a striking roof lantern providing natural light to the room below.

All extension types typically feature brickwork to different extents, with conservatories often using low level walls to support the main structure. There is usually more variation with garden rooms and orangeries as these can be predominately made from brickwork, or a combination of brick and timber framing.

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Gardening: Hot Favourites Our summer weather isn’t usually unbearably warm; in fact it is often pretty cool and a little bit of extra heat would be very welcome. With a little bit of planning and some careful planting, you could turn your garden into the hottest site out, regardless of the real weather. All you have to do is plant beds, borders or containers full of hot reds, screaming yellows and glowing oranges. Even if much of your garden is already in place, you can always add to it, even at this time of year. True, most of the planting is best done in the autumn, but a visit to a garden centre or nursery in late summer will reveal a fabulous display of plants which can be put to good use in your garden now.

Many summer flowering plants are starting to decline at this time of year, but you will find that some of the late summer and autumn plantings have the richest, brightest and hottest colours.

For real energy and vibrancy, choose plenty of yellows and golds, including some of the golden rods (Solidago), which should be flowering well into September. They are not difficult to grow and if you choose a variety like ‘Crown of Rays’, it will grow to just over 2 feet (60cm) tall and yet does not need staking.

I am a great fan of coreopsis, including the various forms of coreopsis verticillata, which again flowers well into the autumn and is unlikely to need staking.

If you like to see flat looking flower heads in your garden then take a closer peep at some of the achilleas, including ‘Coronation Gold’ and you will find that this too helps to attract many beneficial insects into the garden.

No late summer border is complete without the cone flowers or rudbekias with their deliciously bright, daisy-like flowers - these should last you through until October.

For some screaming scarlets and other shades of red, consider growing the dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Lychnis chalcedonica. All of these rich reds look particularly good amongst or close to some of the yellows. A real favourite of mine, combining both rich red or shades of orange and sometimes yellow, are the red-hot pokers. Providing the soil is fairly moist and they receive plenty of sun, these really do add a hot statement.

In damper areas you could use lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’ or many of the other moisture-loving types of lobelia which produce huge spires of red flowers, so different

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Lychnis chalcedonica from those tiny blue, pink and white bedding lobelias which are more widely grown.

To make sure that your summer time plantings do well, take heed of the following tips:

• If it is a hot day, try to plant in early evening or at least late afternoon when the main heat of the sun has died down.

• Always make sure that plants are really well watered before you put them in the ground.

• Soak the compost thoroughly and make sure that it is wetted right the way down to the base before you begin.

• Incorporate plenty of bulky organic matter, such as garden compost, well-rotted manure or some proprietary compost from your garden centre, as this will help to retain moisture.

• Once the plants are in position, water them in really thoroughly. A light sprinkling won’t do – the water needs to go right down to where the plant needs it, at its roots.

• Once the soil is moist, apply a good, deep mulch of 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm), all around the soil surface. This will help to keep moisture in, protect the plant roots from the heat of the sun and at the same time keep weeds at bay.

Don’t forget to tend to your hot border again in the autumn, when you will find small versions of many of these plants readily available in garden centres, often at only a couple of pounds per pot and when you will also be able to plant some more warming oranges and reds using bulbs and corms.

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The weather patterns over the last few years have been somewhat erratic and our summers seem to have been particularly affected. The last two wet summers encouraged moss growth throughout the season and extended periods of fungal diseases such as red thread and pink patch. Three years ago was the last time untreated lawns went dormant in the summer period due to dry conditions.

Bearing the above in mind, I would like to share with you the best care strategy to adopt over the summer period.

Fertilization Wet summers can cause a lot of plant stress – from infrequent mowing through to susceptibility to disease. A balanced, slow release fertilizer with trace elements encourages root growth and resistance to disease. If it is disease affected, fertilization combined with aeration will help the lawn recover.

If dry, the polymer coating of professional fertilizer prevents scorching of the lawn by holding on to the nutrients until activated by moisture – a situation that occurs often with DIY applications.

Weed Control Weeds grow more rapidly than grass and many have creeping, spreading tendencies. They compete with the grass for light, soil nutrients and water. Fewer weeds means more grass and this then helps reduce opportunities for moss to take hold later in the year.

Aeration In wet summers, solid-aeration can help surface water penetrate the ground more quickly. This reduces damp conditions on the soil surface and lessens the opportunity for moss to take hold.

In dry summers, aeration can help lawns have a more developed, deeper root zone. More root zone means that the grass has a larger reservoir of soil moisture to draw upon – keeping it greener for longer than un-aerated lawns.

Moss Removal If you have brown, dead moss in your lawn, you should plan to remove this prior to autumn setting in otherwise moss will thrive next winter.

Guidance on watering the lawn In prolonged dry conditions, grass goes dormant and turns yellow. It is tempting to put the sprinkler on the lawn to ‘green’ it up but this is probably the worst thing you can do. The chances are you will only give a surface watering which will not penetrate the soil to any great extent. As a result, the grass roots will turn upwards to the moisture which is fine, but once the moisture has gone, the roots will die. It is one of the fastest ways of destroying a lawn.

If you do water, water well and often so roots find moisture deep in the soil before yellowing sets in. It is better to flood a lawn once or twice a week rather than give it 20 minutes a night. Otherwise, allow the grass to go dormant – it will recover when the rain returns.

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite If you’re looking for a fun, easy and inexpensive hobby, why not consider kite flying? Not only will it mean that you’ll be spending more time outdoors in the sunshine, it’s a great way to meet new people as there are at least a dozen kite festivals a month in the summer all over the country (www.kitecalendar.co.uk).

We have two Chinese philosophers to thank for the invention of the kite more than 2000 years ago, who used readily available silk and bamboo, although legend suggests that a Chinese farmer beat them to it by tying a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away.

The first kites were generally rectangular and flat rather than bowed and were often decorated with symbols and pictures as well as whistles and strings. They had a number of uses including communication in military operations as well as testing wind speeds, measuring distances and even lifting men. Kite flying was then spread to Japan by Buddhist monks, onto India where they were used as ‘fighter kites’ in specific festivals and to Polynesia, by this time made from cloth and wood and used in religious ceremonies.

It was the famous traveller of the 13th century, Marco Polo, who first brought stories of kites to Europe but it wasn’t for another 300 years that kites were regularly brought back by sailors, returning from Japan and Malaysia. Eventually, scientists and researchers began to realise their potential for experiments – Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Wilson and Thomas-François Dalibard used kites to learn more about wind and the weather whilst Alexander Graham Bell and the Wright Brothers used them to aid in the development of aeroplanes. In World Wars I and II, kites were used for observation and signalling. Nowadays, their use is mainly recreational. Kites are stronger, lighter and more colourfully decorated than ever before.

So, how do you become an expert kite flyer?

1) Learn the best wind conditions - most experienced fliers suggest between 5 – 25 miles per hour which means plants and leaves will be moving but not blowing about furiously. A flag or windsock is a useful guide.

Make sure that you stay away from roads, power lines and airports and never fly in rain or lightning.

3) Lay out the kite and lines on the ground before you start - check all connectors and bridles and make sure there are no knots or tangles. Ensure you have around 20 to 35 metres of line and that they’re the same length on both sides.

4) Launch by stepping backwards and pulling both handles to your side and control the kite by pulling the lines – left will make the stunter turn left and vice versa, whilst holding them even will fly straight.

5) Be careful of other people – if you do tangle lines, walk slowly with the other flier to slide the tangle down the line of the kite where it can be more easily unwrapped.

You can spend as little as a few pounds on a kite or if the budget allows, as much as a couple of hundred. Who knows? With a little practice, you might develop a new talent this year.

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2) Find a clear, open area such as a field or park – the bigger the space, the more line you can let out and the more fun you’ll have moving your kite across the sky.

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Picture the scene – a happy family sit around the table eating their meal together, chatting and laughing about their day. It sounds wonderful. The problem is it’s far removed from reality; at least in our house anyway.

Firstly, there’s the task of finding something that everyone likes. It’s not feasible to make multiple meals each night, so the weekly menu consists of the same handful of meals that will satisfy both the varying appetites and picky palettes in our household.

The next hurdle is the presentation. No, I’m not talking about a drizzle of jus and a sprig of parsley – we’re not on MasterChef. I mean how the meal is arranged on the plate so that the mere sight of it doesn’t offend my youngest to the point where he won’t even entertain picking up his knife and fork.

We’re now ready to sit down and begin the idyllic family ritual. We’ve all seen the ads; we know how it works right? Yeah, right.

The next half an hour (at the very least) does begin with pleasant conversation about the day’s events, but becomes increasingly peppered with the phrases “use your knife and fork”, “sit properly on your chair”, “please don’t talk with your mouth full”… until they begin to actually take over the flow of conversation.

The children, in these early stages of the mealtime, take full advantage of the fact that you’re enjoying listening to their stories and use it as an excuse to not eat anything, or to just pick at the favourite bits of their tea and push the rest of it around their plate. Or, better still; turn it into a work of art.

By this point we’ve been sitting at the table for the length of time that would usually constitute a mealtime, and the adults have finished. The children, spotting this opportunity, ask if they can leave the table – having consumed roughly three mouthfuls of the meal that you have carefully planned and lovingly prepared. So far, they’ve eaten a slice of carrot and about

fourteen grains of rice. So, the delightful conversation, albeit smattered with reminders about table manners, comes to an abrupt halt. “Right, enough chatting. Come on, eat your tea.”

Ten minutes, and approximately 12 more grains of rice later… “Come on, eat some chicken. You liked it last week.”

Another five excruciating minutes, another two slices of carrot, and the adults are losing the will to live. This is where the bribery starts. “There’s no pudding unless you at least try to eat some.”

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The light-hearted banter is now long gone.

It has been replaced by a painful silence in which the adults try not to watch each forkful with bated breath (and I use that term loosely – it’s not full, by any stretch of the imagination).

Eventually, after much negotiation and a token ‘nibble’ of the chicken that was last week declared the “yummiest tea ever”, a compromise is reached. “I’m full up to my eyebrows and wouldn’t have room for pudding anyway.” Fair enough. “Ok, so no more tea, but you’re absolutely, definitely, not having any pudding.” After an hour at the table we all just want the ordeal to be over, so we’re not likely to put up a fight. And they know that, of course.

Plates are cleared. Dad does a good job of hoovering up the by now stone cold, rejected chicken to avoid unnecessary waste. Mum makes a mental note that the once favourite chicken dish is now on the ‘no longer popular’ list.

The enjoyable family mealtime is over for another evening. As the last of the plates are washed, there’s the pitter-patter of small feet entering the kitchen… “Mum, I’m hungry – can I have a biscuit?”

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The Cromford Canal 1789 to 1795 A brief history of the building of the Cromford Canal After the passing of the Act of Parliament of 1789 to build the canal, the committee of the Cromford Canal Company invited subscribers to buy shares in the company.

A total of 460 shares were issued at £100 per share, to be paid for in instalments when called for by the committee. Shares were purchased by the great and good of Derbyshire and great efforts were taken to exclude adventurers (speculators) from purchasing shares.

Notices were placed in local newspapers on 16 September 1789 for tenders to build the canal. The tender, in three parts, could be viewed at the home of Benjamin Outram. The first part, covering the area from Cromford Bridge to the west of the Butterley Tunnel, the second covering the Butterley Tunnel and the cuttings at each end, and the third from Pinxton to the Erewash Canal. The work was to comprise of a 3000 yard Butterley Tunnel, three aqueducts – Bullbridge (see picture), Leawood and Erewash, fourteen broad locks between Ironville and Langley Mill, three smaller tunnels - Gregory, Hag and Buckland Hollow, the Pinxton arm, and sixty-two bridges. The canal follows the contour from Ironville to Cromford, so no locks were required, but a major feat of engineering, which required many precarious embankments. On 5 November 1789, Thomas Sheasby and Thomas Dadford tendered for all three parts at a price of £37,113 3s 6d. As this was accepted as being the lowest and best offer, an agreement was signed and sealed.

At a General Meeting on 5 November 1789, William Jessop was formally appointed as Principle Engineer and Benjamin Outram as Superintendent. Due to a previous disagreement with Benjamin Outram, Sir Richard Arkwright, although a supporter of the canal, could sometimes be difficult, and on 14 January 1790 he requested the committee to appoint a “proper person” to superintend that part of the canal which passes through his property, and that Benjamin Outram’s office as Superintendent, shall not extend to that part of the canal.

There appeared to be a certain amount of benevolence shown by the committee to workmen, as minutes record that on 20 October 1790 they agreed to settle bills of £23:3s:10d on Gilbert Lees, and £6:1s:10d on

Thomas Cook, who were both hurt whilst working on the canal.

At the beginning of 1791 Messrs. Sheasby and Dadford, contractors, had run into financial difficulty and indicated they were withdrawing from work on the canal and intimated they would discharge all workmen. It transpired that they had not paid the workmen for some time. At this time they were both involved in the cutting of the Glamorganshire Canal at an agreed bond of £10,000 for on time completion.

There was no such agreement with the Cromford Canal Company. The committee instructed Mr Outram to employ all workmen for the company and take possession of all horses, implements and materials on behalf of the company. Messrs. Sheasby and Dadford were requested at various times to attend committee meetings to settle the debts they had incurred. Finally on 10 December 1792 they were informed that if they did not attend the meeting on 29 May 1793, legal proceedings would begin. There is no record of the outcome of the legal proceedings. In recognition of the extra work undertaken by Mr Outram, the committee raised his salary from £200 pa to £300 pa, plus £100 for expenses.

The cost of building the canal by May 1791 was £24,316 8s 9d, but by May 1792 the cost had risen to £52,858 18s 9d with an estimation that a further £7095 would be required to complete. The committee authorised borrowing against the value of the property and the estimated income from tolls, which amounted to a sum of £20,000. When the final accounts were presented on 3 February 1795 the cost of building the canal had risen to £83,055; 95% above the original estimate.

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

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Your Horoscope August and September 2013 The Cosmos during August and September August: The powerful planets Pluto, Uranus and Neptune are all in retrograde motion this month, although this sometimes means that they take a back seat, there may still be surprises in the economy and global events may catch us unawares. Otherwise our summer is finally here and we can enjoy a relaxed holiday mood as the Sun passes through the regal sign of Leo the Lion. A fabulous new moon in Leo on the 6th allows inspirational and creative endeavours to get off the ground. The love planet Venus is in diligent Virgo until the 17th and romantic affairs could get quite serious! The energetic planet Mars is in Cancer for most of the month, domestic and family matters take precedence and spending more quality time with our loved ones is definitely on the agenda.

September: The Sun and diligent Mercury start the month in hard working and practical Virgo, positive energies for education and any new form of study are available now and the Virgo new moon on the 5th enhances this exciting dynamic. By mid-September relationships and love affairs get a boost, as the love planet Venus moves into intense and passionate Scorpio. September is always the best time for reorganisation and bringing some order back into our lives and as communicative Mercury enters harmonious Libra on the 9th finding this essential balance becomes easier. The Autumn Equinox is on the evening of the 22nd and with motivational Mars charging through creative Leo, inspirational energy should be high and accessible.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Domestic and family matters are high on the agenda for you this month as Jupiter, Mars and Mercury occupy the home area of your chart. Creativity and positive restructuring are also very important and the energy of the new moon on the 6th gets you thinking about new and innovative ideas. September: September brings renewed action in the work and relationship sectors of your chart. Be open to change, be alert and keep an open mind as interesting and exciting opportunities can come your way now. You ruler, motivational Mars is in fiery and creative Leo all month - this is your time to shine!

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Venus, your ruling planet, moves into harmonious Libra on the 17th. This vibrant and fresh energy brings a renewed sense of balance into your life and your relationships. The new moon in Leo on the 6th turns your attention to your home and your family, creative new ideas for refurbishing are available. September: September turns your attention to communications, love and creativity. Now is the time for you to sort out what is working and what needs some adjustment. Venus, your ruling planet, is in Libra until the 11th, then she switches to passionate Scorpio suggesting that close relationships will need to come under review.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Mercury, your ruling planet, enters vibrant and creative Leo on the 9th assisting you to positively reorganise and plan several areas of your life. Positive Jupiter shows that finances are still high on the agenda and your time will be well spent on looking at new ways to increase your income. September: Home and family life come into focus this month as the Sun and Mercury pass through this area of your life. Certain decisions that you have been putting off for a while will need your attention now. With the love planet Venus occupying the romance area of your chart, there is some balancing to be done there too.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 With three planets in your sign at the start of the month you’ll be feeling vibrant and at your most positive.

The new moon on the 6th brings renewed organisational skills and your cash flow and savings can now be reviewed in a new light. Mercury moving to Leo on the 9th brings creativity to the forefront. September: September puts the spotlight on your appearance and your self-esteem. The new moon on the 5th asks you to review how you communicate with others and what can be improved. Revamping and rejuvenating your living space is also very much on your mind with Mars enhancing creativity in inspirational Leo. LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 It’s your birthday month and with a fabulous and powerful new moon in your sign on the 6th it shows that this is the start of a new creative year. Self awareness is also strong and you should have a new sense of focus and seriousness, but certainly not enough to dampen your usual dramatic and fun-filled style!

September: Cash flow, funds and assets loom large for Leos during September as energetic Mars stays in your sign all month. Abundant Jupiter is in sensitive Cancer in a deeply introspective part of your chart and you may need more rest and relaxation this month. The full moon on the 5th could bring a financial surprise.

VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Jupiter, Mercury and Venus are all in the social sector of your chart, friendship and networking groups will be high on your agenda this month. Your appearance, health and wellbeing are also important now as Venus, the planet of beauty moves into harmonious Libra on the 17th. September: This is your birthday month and the new moon in your sign on the 5th is an important time for you. New beginnings are evident and you may ask yourself if you are placing enough value on your talents and skills. Venus is travelling through artistic Libra, helping you discover new talents.

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LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 Peace-loving Librans who had thought about a long and lazy summer may have to review the situation in August. Three planets occupy the high point of your chart bringing career matters to the surface.

You have been working hard and now opportunities for exciting new projects come to fruition.

September: Mighty Jupiter is at the highest point in your chart, illuminating the potential for abundance and success in all your endeavours. Be sure to use this cycle wisely to build new structures and plan ahead. Balanced Venus, your ruler, is in your sign until the 11th and she assists with new and creative ideas.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 August brings exciting new opportunities your way. The emphasis is on discovering new possibilities and even taking up a new course of study. Career matters take an unexpected turn and your confidence should be at an all time high, the energy of the new moon in Leo on the 6th could be extremely positive. September: September sees many Scorpios seriously contemplating big change on many levels. Dissatisfaction may have crept in during the year as stern Saturn travels through your sign.

Reorganisation is essential and with Venus moving into Scorpio on the 11th it is definitely time to look at new potentials and possibilities.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Your finances are still emphasised and the new moon on the 6th should bring your restructuring to a positive close. The powerful Leo Sun is warming up the travel area of your chart and restless Sagittarians will have their thoughts on getting away from it all. Adventure and romance are beckoning! September: September brings restless energy to Sagittarians as energetic Mars in Leo highlights the adventurous sector of your chart. Your goals, ambitions and career are also in the spotlight and the Virgo new moon on the 5th emphasises new opportunities coming your way bringing plenty of action this month!

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 August brings three planets to your relationship sector; all your partnerships come under the microscope this month. Serious Saturn, your ruler, is in transformational Scorpio and ensures that this is the time to review all your plans and look towards revamping your life on all levels. September: September suggests Capricorns will need to turn their focus to relationships, partnerships and finances.

Motivational Mars in your money area whips up creative new ways with your earning potential. Saturn, your ruler, is in Scorpio and will be joined by Venus on the 11th, a serious decision will be necessary.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Jupiter, Mars and Mercury start the month in the work and health sector of your chart. You are seriously looking at change and will want to address the work/ life balance in your life. Romance is also a big issue right now and the Leo new moon on the 6th could well bring some welcome surprises! September: Mighty Jupiter in the work and routine area of your chart brings a new sense of optimism to the way that you do things. Energetic and creative Mars in Leo assists with an abundance of new money-making ideas and by mid-month a spectacular aspect with your ruling planet assures that opportunities turn up.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Love, romance and enjoyment are all in the spotlight for you this month as three planets emphasise this important area of your chart. The new moon in your professional sector brings opportunities after the 6th and as communicative Mercury moves to Leo on the 9th you’ll feel your confidence soar. September: Generous Jupiter is stirring up the love and romance area of your chart, enjoyment comes your way especially after the new moon on the 5th. Your resources and possessions are also in need of attention and as the month progresses you should feel a new sense of stability emerging.

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Short Story: The Art Competition Mayoress Wendy Wimpole climbed nervously onto the podium, clutching her handwritten speech. She glanced over the roomful of expectant faces towards the exit, and calculated how quickly she could reach it once she’d finished speaking. She cleared her throat.

“Firstly, I must thank Club Chairman, Mr Eugene Greatorex, for inviting me to announce the winner of this year’s Erewash Society of Artists’ art competition. It’s a pleasure and an honour to support our local arts.

Secondly, I would also like to thank members of the Visually Impaired Support Group for stepping in at the last minute to judge the competition. As you know, the local Genealogy Society were originally judging but had to drop out once they discovered they were related to over half of the competitors.

Though this year’s competition has received a record number of submissions, several pieces didn’t make it to the final judging. A competition like this thrives thanks to the artists who support it, so it is worth taking time to acknowledge every artwork, regardless of whether it was deemed eligible of winning.

For example, when the caretaker, Mr Fealty, who you will know as Mr Greatorex’s brother-in-law, was found slumped over his Henry vacuum cleaner as a result of fumes given off by a certain brand of spray glue, drastic action was needed. The pictures which had been mounted with this glue were hastily removed and disqualified. I believe a strong letter to the glue manufacturers is already in draft.

Four further paintings were suspected of being ‘paint by numbers’. As Mr Greatorex says, this may be acceptable in some art competitions, but not Erewash Society’s.

These artworks have been removed pending inspection by a forensics expert - once the society has found one.

Another unfortunate disqualification was a lovely landscape submitted by Vince Goring, our famous local miniature artist. The painting did not meet the minimum size specified in the competition entry form fine print.

And to quote Mr Greatorex, ‘Goring, of all people, should be used to looking at small things’.

One artist made the decision to remove her painting from the competition on the discovery that it had been hung upside-down. I thought this was a huge shame, as I

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found Amanda Down’s portrait of her late mother particularly moving - once I’d seen it the right way round.

Now I come to last night’s unfortunate incident. The society’s heartfelt apologies go out to the artist, who prefers to remain anonymous - though I can reveal has recently been referred to by the local press as ‘Erewash’s answer to Banksy’. Again, the society cannot stress enough that if Mr Fealty had realised the canvas was in fact a work of art, and not graffiti, he would never have scrubbed it quite so vigorously with bleach.

After furious debate, as last year’s winner was Moira Doughty’s evocative painting of a tiger, the society felt a painting of a tiger shouldn’t win two years in a row. This was a last minute change to the rules. Controversially, the decision meant that twelve of the thirteen remaining paintings were out of the running, and caused twelve society members to suddenly resign.

So, finally, it is with great pleasure I pronounce the winner. While the winning painting was in fact the only artwork left in the competition, it is no less worthy.

With his painting entitled, ‘Self Portrait with a Shelf of Trophies’, I think we all agree, given the huge effort he has put in, there is no one more deserving. Please give a warm, round of applause to our winner, Mr Eugene Greatorex.”

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Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes Codnor & Waingroves

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

3rd Codnor Scouts For girls and boys aged 6 to 14; all clubs meet at hut on Codnor Recreation Ground on Codnor Market. Beavers - Tuesdays 5.15pm till 6.30pm. Cubs - Tuesdays 6.45pm till 8.15pm. Scouts Friday 6.30pm till 8.15pm. Ann Cantrill: 07817636232.

Tae Kwon-do & Practical Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall, Church Street, Kilburn. Adult and children’s classes on Saturday 10am to 12noon. Two Panthers classes (4-7 ages).

Website www.tkd-selfdefence.com or 07779 812468.

Amber Valley Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6:45 for 7:00pm at Codnor Castle Inn, Ormonde Fields Golf Centre, Nottingham Road, Codnor. New members are welcome. Please contact us first if you are interested. Contact us on 07850 440001 or by our ‘Contact us’ page on www.rotary-ambervalley.org.uk

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

01773 714098.

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

Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.uk Jog Codnor Jog Derbyshire Group. Meets at the Poet & Castle Pub. For all abilities. Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Ben 07500 600171 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 Scout Hut off Highfield Road, Kilburn, Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Jenny Fox: 01773 743436.

1st Horsley & Kilburn Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14, at Scout HQ Highfield Road, Kilburn.

Group Scout Leader David Hall: 01332 881492.

Amber Community Choir A time of singing and fun, no experience needed. Hunters Arms, Kilburn.

Alternate Thursday evenings from 7-9pm. For more info ring Cathy: 07986 450580.

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

All welcome.

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

01773 741586

Horsley Woodhouse 1st Sitwell Scout Group For cubs aged 7 ½ to 11. Meet every Weds 6-7.30pm at the Scout Hut on the Sitwell Rec (across from church). Bev Hodgkinson: 01332 882793 Dance Night Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Monday 7.00pm, Line Dancing with Megan; and at 8.15pm Sequence Dancing with Merrilyn. Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997 Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School Methodist Church Hall, Main Street, term time. Under 3’s Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12noon; Over 3’s Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm. Call 07969 964842 during opening hours.

Horsley Woodhouse Royal British Legion Horsley Woodhouse Over 60’s Club meets in the hall, alternate Tuesdays at 2pm. Bingo, dominoes and cards. Outings for members at regular intervals.

Subs £8 per year. Come and join our friendly group. Call Don 01332 881379.

Open Space Mindfulness Awareness Meditation British Legion Hall, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse. Meet one Sunday a month, free admission. Sonya 07969 646980. Meditation instruction given.

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

Over 55’s Gentle Exercise Class Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street. Every Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Pauline Clarke: 01773 712829 or Eric 01332 881566 Tae Kwon-Do Practical Self Defence Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street, Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Adult and children’s classes. Shirley or Neil: 07779 812468 or www.tkd-selfdefence.com

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.

Walking for Health Meet outside the Working Men’s Club, Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, 9.45am on Wednesdays. Free walk led by trained volunteer walk leaders; 2 to 3 miles long, though fields. Call Tor Pitts on 01283 563483 or 07977 439309.

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

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

Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre – Denby Delights Drop In and Play Session. Denby Free Church of England Primary School, Denby. Tuesdays 1.45pm-3.00pm. Telephone 01629 532601 or email: ironvillecc@derbyshire.gov.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.

Ripley 1st Ripley Scout Group Cubs, Beavers, Scouts 6/14 years for boys and girls. To join call group scout leader, Ron Ashton on 01773 745420 www.1stRipleyScouts.org 4th Ripley Rainbows For girls 5-7 years; 5pm to 6pm on Thursdays at The Guide Hut, Outram Street, Ripley. Call April on 01773 742740.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Mr H Hunt: 01773 570483

Amber Valley Camcorder Club Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Ripley, meet alternate Tuesdays 7.45pm from September to June. Geoff Thompson: 01773 748559.

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 Talking Newspaper People who have difficulty reading can receive tapes of local news (weekly) and magazines (monthly) free of charge. Ellis Redfern: 01773 742365.

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.

British Red Cross First Aid Group Salvation Army, Heath Road, every Thursday at 7.30pm. First Aid training to support Event First Aid. Adele Gregory: 01629 593329, e-mail Agregory@ redcross.org.uk or visit: www.redcross.org.uk/volunteering

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

Bumps & Babies Free play and support sessions for parents-to-be and under ones. Includes community nursery nurse support and baby weighing. Salvation Army, Heath Road, Ripley, Mondays 10.45am to 11.45am.

Ripley Memory Cafe Third Thursday of each month, 2pm-4pm, Field Terrace Community Room (opposite Co-op), Field Terrace, Off Slack Lane, Ripley DE5 3HL Info: Isobel Barker 01332 208845 or e mail: Isobel.Barker@alzheimers.org.uk

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.

Fibro Lifestyle Informal self-help group for people with Fibromyalgia. Meet in the Salvation Army Centre, Heath Road, Ripley. Last Tues of the month at 2pm.

Call 01773 827019.

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

Greenhillock’s Fellowship Club for over 50’s. Wood Street Methodist Church, Ripley, Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm. Quality entertainment, speakers, social afternoons, quizzes, day trips. David: 01773 605585.

Hearing Help (AV) Social group every 3rd Wednesday 11.45am-2.30pm. Lip Reading Group every Friday 11am-1.00pm. At 156 Derby Road, Ripley. 01773 570976.

Jelly Tots Free play session for children 0-5, at Field Terrace Community Room, Ripley, on Mondays 2.15pm to 3.15pm. ‘(runs term times only) 01629 533900.

Little Rascals A play session for parents under 25 and their children. Support and advice available if needed. Wednesday 1.30pm – 2.45pm (term time only) at Ripley Children’s Centre, Sandham Lane, Ripley. 01629 533900.

Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486 Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities.

Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley. Call 01773 742017 for details and to book or visit www.musicaldimension.co.uk Parents-to-be Friendship Group Free group on Mondays 10.00am to 10.45am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. A chance for new parents-to-be to meet.

Ripley (Amber Valley) Lions Club Meet every first Monday of the month at the Kestrel Inn, Marehay, 8pm. Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

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

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

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 Laura: 01773 740179 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 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

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Breastfeeding Support Group Free group on Mondays 10.00am to 10.45am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. A chance for breastfeeding mums to meet and provide support and advice.

Ripley Morris Men Male Cotswold Morris Side, meet every Thursday at Fritchley Church Hall, Fritchley, 8pm to 10pm. New and experienced dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

Ripley Recorded Music Society Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Meet twice a month, Thursday evening at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. To promote interest in an appreciation of classical music through the recording medium. Concert visits & Christmas social. Contact Bob Astill, Secretary (01773) 714368. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm Ripley Rotary Club Meet Tuesdays 6:40 for 7pm at Lumb Farm Country Club, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. New members welcome. Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis, Maple Avenue, Ripley. 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome. Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com Ripley School of Dancing Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. Ballroom, Latin American & Classical. Children’s class Saturday 9.45am - 11am. Adults practice/ tuition class Monday 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Private lessons by appointment: Brenda Jackson 01773 749948.

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

Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329 Ripley WI Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley, 2nd Thursday every month, at 7pm.

Contact Pat 01773 744804.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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

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

Twistin’ Tots St Joseph’s RC Church Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley. Fridays 9.30am- 11.30am, Music and Play session for babies 0 to 5 years. Jacqui: 07977 578359.

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

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

Sue 01773 570364.

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Useful Numbers Doctors & Hospitals, Emergencies Appletree Medical Practice 0844 477 3476 Arthur Medical Centre 01332 880249 Amber Pharmacy 01332 782844 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Drug Helpline (24 hour) 0800 776600 Heanor Memorial Hospital 01773 710711 London Road Community Hospital 01332 265500 NHS 111 Out of Hours (24 hour helpline) 111 Police (non emergency) 101 Ripley Hospital 01773 743456 Ripley Medical Centre 08444 994468 Royal Derby Hospital 01332 340131 RSPCA Emergency 0300 1234999 Samaritans (24 hour) 08457 909090 Severn Trent Water 0800 7834444 Water Floodline 08459 881188 Whitemoor Medical Centre 0844 5769200

Post Offices Belper (Strutt Street) 01773 820108 Codnor 01773 742029

Duffield 01332 840105 Heanor Post Office 01773 713034 Holbrook 01332 880248 Horsley Woodhouse 01332 880221 Kilburn 01332 880045 Little Eaton 01332 832780 Ripley (Derby Road) 0845 722 3344 Smalley 01332 882222

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Community Diary August/September 2013 August

4th: Charity Garden Opening for the NGS (supporting cancer care charities) 9 Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AU. 2-5pm. Cream teas, plant sale, dogs on leads welcome. Adults £2.50, accompanied children free. Info: Alison 01332 881629, email: ibhillib@btinternet.com

September

7th: Air Ambulance Fundraiser. Table Top Sale/Coffee Morning at Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street 10am – 1pm. Free entry. Tables £10. Info: Rebecca 07792 148686 8th: Sight Support Derbyshire X runners Wild Warrior event, Brailsford. £15 registration fee plus £150 sponsorship. Info: Debbie Haynes (01332) 287008 debbie.haynes@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk 8th: Morley Village Show, Morley Primary School at 12pm. Entries accepted between 9.30am – 10.30am.

Programmes from Morley School and Three Horseshoes Pub. Info: rebecca.emerton@gmail.com 28th: Hope for Tanzania Charity Fundraising Concert with the Duffield Singers. 7.30pm Ecclesbourne School, Duffield. Tkts £10 incl. light refreshments from www.duffieldsingers.com or Duffield News or on door.

Visit www.hopefortanzania.org 28th: Sight Support Derbyshire’s annual abseil from the Jurys Inn Hotel. £10 registration fee plus £100 sponsorship.

Info: Eileen Bagguley (01332) 287027 Eileen.bagguley@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk 28th: Ripley & Dist Spiritualist Church, Argyll Road, Ripley. Evening of Spiritual Mediumship at 6.15pm.

With Maria Davey of Mansfield. £3 on door. Proceeds to running of church.

29th: Sight Support Derbyshire. Robin Hood half marathon, Nottingham. £10 registration fee plus £100 sponsorship. Full marathon £15 registration fee plus £120 sponsorship. Info: Debbie Haynes (01332) 287008 or debbie.haynes@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk 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 October/ November please e-mail it to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST 2013

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To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

Sgt. Andrew Philips, PC Dan Quick, PCSO Sarah Dufton and PCSO Neil Wilson are the Ripley Town Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team dedicated to targeting and preventing crime and anti-social behaviour.

In the latest edition of All Things Local we are advising people to make sure their homes are secure before they head off on a summertime getaway.

Many of us plan to head off for a few days or a few weeks during the summer months, and while there might be a lot to remember, please don’t forget to put home and garden security on your checklist.

While our area continues to be a safe place to live, it is worth making sure your property is not too tempting for a potential opportunist thief.

Here are our tips to making your home as secure as possible: • Make sure windows, doors and side gates are locked.

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• Tell trusted neighbours, friends and family about any holidays and ask them to keep an eye out on homes.

• Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries while you are away.

• Ask a neighbour if they would leave a car on your driveway to make the home look more lived in.

• Use timer switches so that lamps come on after dark.

• Ensure all windows and doors are locked.

• Remove any ladders or bins which could provide access to your home.

• Secure any outbuildings, garages or sheds.

• Make sure you use an alarm or CCTV system if you have one installed.

• Hide any valuable or irreplaceable items, including jewellery, cameras, laptops or DVD players.

• Security mark your valuable property and any items which would be difficult to replace.

If you would like to speak to us about any concerns, or would like more advice then please contact us. You can call 101, the non emergency number for Derbyshire police or email: ripley.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

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Just complete the Sudoku grid above, cut out and post to Sudoku Competition, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA. Closing date Wednesday 21 August 2013. Remember to include a piece of paper with your name, address and contact telephone number. The winner will be notified by telephone initially. Entrants must be aged 18 or over.

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Community

Index

Accountant: Amber Accountancy Aerials: ADI Communications Aerials: Aerial Technology Ripley Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: Jon Pilkington

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Bathrooms/Wetrooms: Amber Developments 49 Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors 48 Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty 26 Beauty Therapy: Radiance at Home 29 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 37 Bedrooms: Paragon 34 Building Work: Amber Developments 49 Building Work: JJN 52 Building Work: Peak Building 48 Building Work: TDB 50 Building Work & Maintenance: Rob Morley 45 Business Directory: Age UK 63 Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton 32 Car Body Repairs: PaintTechnics 32 Cars Servicing Repairs: Crosshill Garage 33 Car Servicing Repairs: CX Automotive 33 Car Servicing Repairs: Little Eaton Garage 33 Care Home: Ashfields 63 Care Home: Ashmere 64 Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner 35 Children’s Store: Children’s Choice 1 Chiropractor: Scott Alletson 27 Cleaning: Aim 4 Cleaning: Cleaning Genies 4 Cleaning: Lindsay Phillips Property Care 4 Computer Repairs: Enterprise PC Care 8 Copywriting: Full Stop Copywriting 6 Counselling: Lisa Wakefield 26 Curtains & Blinds: Premier Blinds 34 Dance & Drama: Ripley Academy 26 Dental Practice: Glendair 29 Driveways: Amber Valley Driveways 39 Driveways: JGS 46 Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School 32 Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education 58 Electrician: ABH 39 Electrician: Andy Hill 37 Electrician: JSP Electrical 45 Electrician: TME Electrical 37

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist Function Room & Banqueting: Butterley Hill Lodge Furniture Repairs: P & A Finishes

10 64

Garden & Property Services: Guy’s Golf: Get into Golf

44 30

Interior Design: JLO Design Interior Refurbishment: DJM Interiors

49 42

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Jewellery: Silver & Porcelain 14 Joinery: R & D Joinery 46 Joinery: Regal 50

Kitchen Facelifts: P & A Finishes 50 Kitchens: Arctic Interiors 48 Kitchens: Holtams 71 Kitchens: Oatenvale Kitchens 51 Kitchens: Paragon 34 Landscaping: Langley Landscaping Lawn Care: lawn3 Legal Advice: Chesterfield Law Centre Locksmith: Amber Valley Locksmiths

41 43 7 4

Mediation: FMF Ltd Mobility: DMS Derby Mobility Services

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Optician: Specsavers 3 Oven Cleaning: The Oven Cleaning Co 65 Painting & Decorating: Chroma Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Patio Cleaning: Express Cleaning Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: Vista Environmental Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plumbing & Heating: B Sole Plumbing & Heating: Black’s Plumbing & Heating: Derbyshire Plumbing & Heating: Mark Denton Plumbing & Heating: Peak Plumbing & Heating: SW Domestic Prom Dresses: Designs by Marlaine Psychotherapy: Jason Fletcher Public House: The Holly Bush Public House: The Spanker Inn

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Recycling: Little Eaton Recycling Restaurant: The Bear Restaurant: Denby Lodge Restaurant: The Holly Bush Restaurant: The Spanker Inn Roofing: Bill Kiely

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Security: Prestige 52 Solicitors: Shacklocks 9 Sports Massage: Essentials 26 Stoves & Solid Fuel Fires: Wayne Smedley 39 Tarmac Specialist: JGS Tiling: Wayne Shooter Tiling: Wayne Smedley Tree Care: Amber Tree Management Tree Care: Clip ‘Em & Fell ‘Em Tree Care: Greg Long Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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Visitor Centre: Denby Pottery

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