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Money Matters: Going to University? How to Manage your Money …

If you are off to university in September, your head will be full of worries and excitement about living independently, studying, and how to manage life in a new city. It might be a little overwhelming at times, but with forethought and planning you can organise your money and get to grips with the financial side of life.

Managing money is often the biggest concern for new undergraduates, but the trick is to know your figures, set a basic budget where you can, and stick to it. One of the first decisions to make though, is which student bank account to open.

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Legal Matters: Don’t Get Caught out at Court In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey (pictured) invites us to think about making a decision that will benefit future generations.

Top 5 Tips for Attending Court Hearings

Any one of us can end up in Court or in a Making awhether Will is aas serious business.

It is a Tribunal, a litigant or a witness. time which gives many people cause Robert Pearson, Solicitor Advocate at to stop and think about how they want to be Shacklocks LLPwhen , provides 5 Tips if you do remembered they Top are gone. find yourself in a civil court.

Many people are attracted by the idea of It can be intimidating attending Court, particularly if doing something to help others less it is your first time. It is obviously important that you fortunate than themselves after they pass get the law and procedure right, and it is therefore away, particularly if their family are a good idea to obtain professional advice from a adequately provided for or if they have no solicitor. There are also some less obvious things to close family. Whilst some still like the idea get right, some of which may seem frivolous, but of supporting major national charities, there they can make the difference between winning and are many who prefer to benefit more local losing your causes or case… causes close to their heart, possibly

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Whilst you will not win your case by dressing to impress, Judges have been known to refuse to Something that our team will discuss with hear from lawyers who are not wearing a jacket. clients in this situation is the idea of setting This is unlikely be appliedtrust so strictly people up their own to charitable whichtocan representing themselves or witnesses, but it’s continue to provide support for charitable important to choosing stand out because youthey havehave causes ofnot their long after dressed the message is, if in passed inappropriately, away. Creatingsoyour own charity doubt, go smart. means that your trustees can provide support to those who need help most.

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McShane, Head of Shacklocks LLP’s Litigation on 01623 626141, charities for a free initial IfDepartment, you are thinking of supporting 30 minute consultation to discuss how we may through your Will or during your lifetime be able to help you. with a lump sum, why not talk to us about the different ways in which we can help you benefit those good causes, and how to make the most of the tax rules that enable a charitable cause to benefit.

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We all have days where nothing seems to go right and everything that could go wrong does go wrong.

I recently had a bad day. My dog escaped. He saw the opportunity and gleefully took it. Without even bothering to look back he scampered off and triumphantly raced round a neighbouring garden quite taken with his new found freedom. Having never mastered the art of returning when called, I believed him to be lost forever. And if it wasn’t for the actions of my lovely quick-thinking neighbour rolling him a ball to chase I’m sure he would have been.

Later that evening I had a phone call from my sister who duly listened to my woes (in a most dramatic style of course) about the possibility of me losing my dog out in the wild perhaps never to return, etc. “Now let me tell you about my weekend,” she replied.

I expected to be cheered with tales of her fabulous birthday weekend to the capital with her boyfriend.

Months of planning and meticulous preparation had gone into the trip with a slap up dinner in a legendary 5 star hotel followed by a theatre trip.

They had been saving money for months, planned their outfits to the last detail and spent hours drooling over the menu choices of what would be the poshest meal out they’d ever had.

Upon arriving in London their first problem was that of finding the place. Wandering round streets, searching for clues time ticked on and they became dangerously close to missing their booking. They rang direct to explain their situation and then the rain came. Utterly soaked from the sudden torrential downpour they eventually arrived, dripping rainwater from their smart outfits onto the smart flooring.

Checking their reservation information, the staff wished her a very happy birthday and informed them they had reserved a lovely table with a beautiful river view. The operative word being ‘had’. Due to their delay, the table had been swiftly given to another lucky couple. Declining their offer to dine at the bar, they furiously stormed out.

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So you’ve had a bad day?

The next day they returned their Oyster cards for a refund. After waiting in line for an agonising half an hour they were informed that a refund could not be processed without proof of address. Feeling thoroughly fed up of their wasted time, they tramped dejectedly off to the station to go home. It was then that they realised they had booked the wrong tickets.

Not only did they have to pay an extra £126 to get back but they were forced to stand for the entire journey. After finally arriving at their stop they alighted the train only for the heavens to open once more and soak them to the skin.

Dripping wet, their clothes had to be put in the dryer at our parents’ house near the station.

And so they sat after a highly expensive ruined birthday weekend wearing our parents’ clothes, vowing never to return to London again. Naturally my bad day paled into insignificance.

But maybe nothing ever does ‘go wrong’, perhaps it’s all right in the grand scheme of things.

Hindsight is a fabulous thing. We can look back on an event – the ending of a relationship, an illness, the loss of something you once held dear – and realise that in fact it was the best thing to happen.

Naturally it would have caused us grief and upset at the time but maybe a lot of good things happened as a result of that.

Does a bad day happen because of our perception of events? Once we perceive something as negative perhaps our minds then interpret all following events as negative also. It is only with hindsight that we can look back on a bad day and see the humour. When you do have a bad day just heave a sigh of relief in true Gone With the Wind style as “after all tomorrow is another day.”

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

Should you stay on the bus you will be able to catch the Derby bus in Ashbourne at 21 minutes past the hour. Both buses use the bus station and you want Trent Barton’s ‘Swift’ service.

At Carsington, you have the visitor centre with places to eat and shop. If you feel like it you can walk or sit and admire the view.

We are going to Carsington Water but, as usual, it’s how you get there that matters.

Should you wish, it is possible to extend your time at Carsington or go to Ashbourne or Derby.

Whatever you choose, the next bus, another 111, will collect you at 1.15pm and have you in Ashbourne in time to catch the bus to Derby at 21 minutes past the hour.

As usual, this outing is free to bus pass holders.

So is it shopping or home?

Non bus pass holders should buy a ‘Derbyshire Wayfarer’ ticket on the first bus which covers everything.

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It’s now five past the hour and you are in Derby bus station. Trent Barton’s ‘the sixes’ service from bay 22 departs for Belper every 15 minutes.

We start at Belper bus station where the first bus is Trent Barton’s 6.1 which departs at 10.18am.

The bus is going to Bakewell but we are only going to Wirksworth.

Travelling via Shottle crossroads and up the beautiful Ecclesbourne valley, it should get you there at 10.40am. Leave this bus in Wirksworth town centre (the bus stop shows Harrison Drive).

The next bus will collect you from the same stop in 10 minutes time.

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This is ‘Your Bus’ service No.111, which comes from Matlock and goes to Ashbourne. It will pass you from the left, turn round in Wirksworth, and come back to pick you up.

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

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The Better Life The Zen of Chickens You can learn a lot about life from a chicken. Behind that beak and those golden eyes lies a creature bristling with poultry wisdom. Here’s a sample of what I’ve picked up from both Sweet Pea and Pepperoni.

Be in the moment. Chickens seem to have a very short attention span, unless they’re on the trail of a worm. However, they’re actually demonstrating an ability to detach from the superficial, which – to a chicken – is anything inedible.

Be curious about the world. Chickens are life’s little explorers. They can find that hole in the fence which I blocked with some feeble bamboo canes and never got round to repairing properly, the last wild strawberry, or a snail who thought hiding behind the coop was a foolproof survival strategy.

Celebrate your successes. The commotion a chicken makes before, while and after laying an egg is surely one of nature’s cruellest jokes. Short of ringing a dinner bell, it’s the most efficient way of summoning any fox within a two-mile radius. Despite that, I defy any smallholder not to be impressed at the ‘scraps, grain and grit in, followed by egg and fertiliser poop out’ magic trick performed most days.

Be how you feel. Our cat learned early on that it’s wise to keep out of the path of a broody, moody hen.

She also discovered they can run surprisingly fast and launch themselves at unwitting felines. Me? I learned that the term ‘an affectionate peck’ doesn’t apply to poultry.

Make time to relax. When they’re not eating, advertising their egg-laying prowess, playing tug-of-war with snails or enjoying dirt baths, chickens like nothing better than sitting still and watching the world go by.

Or, if it’s a sunny day, a spot of Chicken Yoga might be in order. You can forget about downward dog, cat posture or doing the cobra. For chickens, the yogic routine is a few luxurious wing stretches, some flexing of the neck and then it’s time to sprawl out in the warm. And if it’s cold outside? They snuggle up together in what I call the ‘tea cosies’ posture.

Eat your greens – and give peas a chance.

Impressionable children the world over would have no qualms about devouring chard, lettuce or spinach (to name but three) if they had a chicken for a role model. And, being life’s gourmet connoisseurs, chickens will also happily try tomatoes, grapes, porridge, roast potatoes, bananas, raisins and spaghetti.

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overstep the mark a little.

The early bird really does get the worm.

Although the slightly delayed bird may succeed in taking it off you, if you don’t pay attention.

Opportunity not only knocks, it grabs too.

Care for your environment. Once again, chickens lead by example. Whether it’s pulling up the weeds*, providing some essential pest control or aerating the soil, chickens are constantly on the lookout for ways to contribute. * A word of caution - an unchecked chicken gets a little over enthusiastic in its garden duties!

Play to your strengths. Chickens don’t fly or glide and their singing isn’t up to much. But...they don’t waste food, or an opportunity, and they make eggcellent companions.

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Pauline Latham OBE MP I hope you are all having a good summer and you are enjoying the summer holidays.

Hopefully we may still have some more nice weather to enjoy before the darker nights start to draw in. Although I love the warm weather, I am very aware of the dangers of the sun and the risk of skin cancer. This is an issue close to my heart as I had a brother who died some years ago from late-stage melanoma. I am therefore an active campaigner of promoting awareness of the dangers of the sun and I have written to schools in my Mid Derbyshire constituency about the dangers of prolonged sun exposure. I have asked schools to actively promote the use of sun cream and to ensure that pupils cover up in sunny weather.

I am saddened by the fact that melanoma is on the rise in the UK and it is now the sixth most common cancer. Whilst in its early stages it is easily treated, when it is diagnosed later it is almost impossible to cure. It is particularly prevalent in young people, and every day two young adults are diagnosed with the disease.

Pauline Latham with Kate Marsland, Headteacher at Morley Primary

I recently met with the School promoting the Sunsafe Campaign. sun safety charity Skcin who provide details of how schools can get involved in Skcin’s ‘Sun Safe Schools’ campaign. I have written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education, to ask that the ‘no-touching policy’ is relaxed to enable teachers to apply sun cream to young children in schools. I was very impressed when I visited Morley Primary School who showed me a wall display of the School’s Sun Safe Campaign. I attended the School’s Assembly which focussed on this topic and I listened to the children sing ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’, a song about the importance of wearing sun cream.

I enjoy visiting schools and I recently met with Year 6 pupils from Pottery Primary School in Belper who had previously visited Parliament. I was very impressed with the research that they had undertaken before I visited as they asked me some very challenging questions!

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On a different matter, I was delighted to hear that Andrea Fox, the Manager at the Drop Inn Centre in Belper, was recently awarded an MBE. This was in recognition of her hard work over the last 14 years helping young people in the Belper area.

I enjoyed formally opening a charity Visit to Pottery Primary School in Belper bungee jump recently organised by the Drop Inn Centre. The event was held to raise money for the Centre and I was impressed to see around 600 people supporting it.

There were 65 people who did the bungee jump from a 160ft bungee crane, which apparently is the highest mobile bungee jump in the UK. I thought those who jumped were very brave and this is certainly not something that I have any desire to do!

Finally, please look out for information regarding events that I will be hosting over the coming months.

One event will be the Over 55’s Fair which will take place on Friday The opening of the charity bungee jump at 24th October the Drop Inn Centre, Belper (venue to be confirmed). This will offer guidance, advice and information on a range of matters including personal safety, health and fitness, activities, friendship groups and a range of other issues. Further details on this event will be published in due course, however if you would like to express an initial interest in this event, please email hamblings@parliament.uk or call my Constituency Office on 01332 676679.

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We Will Fight Them on the Speeches

‘Politics, what is it all about?’ An excellent question asked by one young student to another this week.

From a technical standpoint I could have explained that the word itself is derived from the Greek word ‘polis’ meaning ‘of the people.’ I could also have expanded on how political parties have a say in the governance of the country and furthermore outlined the major political parties and what they stand for, or could I? In broad brush strokes I have a grasp of what makes a Conservative different from say a Labour or Liberal Democrat voter.

I do feel, however, that these ideas feel a little caricature.

I ruminated over various speeches I had heard in recent months from different political leaders. After much pondering I came to the

conclusion that actually they weren’t saying anything specific at all. They used long words, complicated syntax and a great deal of verbal smoke and mirrors, but they never actually alluded to any real meaning, core values or concrete purpose. It seems to me that politicians are masters at creating the illusion of gravitas and all the while shying away from saying what they actually believe.

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Travel: Inle Lake, Myanmar Deep in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Inle, ‘the blue sea in the Shan hills’, is a truly magical place glistening at nearly 3000 feet in the first foothills of the Himalaya.

Stretching for 11 miles and criss-crossed by myriad channels, it’s unlike anywhere else in the country, a cool escape for visitors who relax in luxurious floating hotels and a lifeline for the locals who toil in villages perched on stilts above the water.

Rice and sugar cane glow all shades of green on the banks but for the Inthar people, the lake is the soul of the community. From morning to night, lonely fishermen ply the waters, standing as still as herons in their tiny skiffs, rowing with one leg now and then so they can cast and pull the net with both hands. Placid or choppy at times, the lake is a bustling highway where tourists in long-tail boats bounce in showers of spray, children paddle their canoes to school, red-robed monks make their way to secluded shrines and women sheltering under conical hats head for the floating market to sell beads and T-shirts to visitors or fresh vegetables to the locals.

For it isn’t just the fishermen who make good use of the lake. The hard working Inthar produce much of their food in ingenious floating gardens which they build with silt and weeds. Anchored deep down, long bamboo poles keep the allotments in place but they can be moved around, extended, strengthened with an extra layer, and best of all, there’s no need to worry about watering crops. All sorts of vegetables and fruit are grown on the lake but the small Inle tomatoes are said to be the sweetest anywhere and come spring or summer, great swathes of flowers bloom on the water.

Meanwhile, a housewife scrubs her laundry on a rickety pontoon, children shampoo their hair at the water’s edge and a buffalo waits for its turn to have a bath. Huts and gardens mingle their

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reflections in shimmering colours, framed by the blue and purple hills silhouetted against the sky.

All is quiet but no one is idle. Every village hides a sprinkling of workshops where cottage industries have long flourished, handed down through generations. Spinning, weaving, painting paper umbrellas, crafting silver bowls and figurines, clay ornaments and pots, it’s a hive of activity but pride of place goes to extracting and weaving silk from lotus fibre. A hundred years ago, according to legend, a girl offering a lotus bloom to the Buddha began to weave the thread trailing from the stem to make a robe for the local Abbot. Today, highly valued and unique to Myanmar, lotus silk is woven into luxury items as well as monks’ robes and drapes for precious statues.

The people of the lake are devout Buddhists and many shrines and pagodas peep along the shore, the most important being the glittering Hpaung Daw Oo with its stepped roofs and golden dome mirrored in the water. Devotees have covered the Buddha images with so much gold leaf you can no longer see their shape but once a year at festival time, they are gloriously paraded all around the lake on a magnificent golden barge resembling a holy bird. There are devotions and prayers, leg-rowing races and traditional dancing and for a few days, Inle comes into its own as one of the most colourful places in the land.

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Mussel and Potato Chowder This filling meal-in-a-bowl makes a lovely weekend supper that’s ready in less than an hour. Most supermarket fresh fish counters sell bags of fresh mussels all year round, but if they are unavailable you can use 2 x 500g packs of mussels in white wine sauce and just reduce the fish stock to 300ml and omit the white wine.

Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients: 1kg fresh mussels 1 tbsp olive oil 15g butter 4 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 100ml white wine 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks 350ml fish stock made with ½ stock cube 200ml crème fraiche 4 tbsp fresh chopped flat leaf parsley Warm ciabatta or sour dough bread, to serve Method: 1 First clean the mussels. Scrub under cold running water and discard any that are cracked or do not close when lightly tapped. Pull away the ‘beards’ from the sides of the shells. Place in a bowl and set aside.

2 Heat the oil and butter in a large deep saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add the shallots and fry gently for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and fry for

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1-2 minutes then pour in the wine and cook for a further minute.

3 Add the potatoes and stir well. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the crème fraiche and half the chopped parsley and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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The Marquis of Ormonde

The Marquis of Ormonde, located on Codnor-Denby Lane, is under new ownership, but regular visitors to the pub needn’t worry – the new owner is already a very familiar face! Keli Robinson has been at the Marquis of Ormonde since 2012, and on the 1st June she Keli Robinson took the step from manager to owner, along with her partner Ed.

“I’ve always wanted my own pub”, explains Keli “so when the Marquis became available I felt it was a good opportunity. I have worked really hard here as manager and over the last few years the pub has become really popular. Standards are high, the food is delicious and the environment is spotlessly clean and very welcoming – so we’re not going to change anything.

The team are incredible and will remain the same; the only difference is that my name is now over the door.”

For those of you who haven’t visited the Marquis of Ormonde recently, a trip is highly recommended. The pub serves delicious, home-cooked food which is all freshly prepared on the premises using locally sourced ingredients. “Our meat and poultry is exclusively supplied by award-winning local butcher C.N. Wright of Codnor” says Keli, “it’s important to us that we serve our customers with the very best.” Their delicious carvery, served on Sundays and Wednesdays, which features three meats, fresh seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, parsnips, and home-made Yorkshire puddings, is usually fullybooked well in advance so booking is a must!

Each lunchtime and evening, diners can enjoy dishes from the pub’s extensive menu, including favourites like steak served with homemade chips and beer-battered onion rings, or steamed mussels in a garlic and white wine sauce.

Snacks and lighter bites are also available; there really is something on the menu for every taste and appetite, including a varied range of vegetarian options. Saving some room for one of the Marquis’s delicious hot or cold desserts is an absolute must too!

The pub’s inviting, modern interior offers the perfect place for drinkers or diners to relax, while the team do all they can to make customers feel welcome. “We’re blessed

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with some of the friendliest, jolliest staff you could ever wish for!” says Keli. “Even if you’ve never been before you’ll be made to feel at home. New customers often comment that they feel as though they’ve been coming here for years. All we want is for people to come in and leave with a smile on their faces having enjoyed their time with us.” With that approach it’s no wonder the pub has recently won two ‘Local & Loved’ business awards, voted for by local residents. “The awards were such an honour; it’s great to know that local people appreciate what we do.”

When the British weather co-operates, the stylish, recently refurbished outdoor seating area is a real sun-trap where you can happily while away the hours with a drink or two.

On August bank holiday weekend (22nd-25th)

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It’s set to be a great weekend.

The Marquis of Ormonde also has a separate function room, which is very popular for weddings, social groups and parties. Keli and the team can decorate the room, provide catering and an in-house DJ is also available for hire.

“We’ll always do what we can to make a party special – including creating bespoke buffet menus. We recently hosted a Spanish themed birthday party with tapas and sangria, which was brilliant fun.”

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Word on Wine With summer hopefully in full swing, it’s time to think of summer wines and enjoying a light, easy drinking wine with your feet up as you survey all of the hard work and colour in the garden.

With this in mind, I thought it would be interesting to look at a wine that is growing in popularity. In the South of France, the most popular wine produced is rosé wine. The area has been growing grapes for wine since the Greeks introduced the vine in the 6th century BC. The region was so liked that the Catholic popes moved their palace from Rome to Avignon during the 14th century. In the 1970s the wines from this region were described as being ‘just ordinary wine with no character’. The region became a popular holiday resort during the 20th century and the wines have now improved to give some world class wine.

The popularity of the wines from this region has inspired some celebrities to become involved. The latest, and currently most successful, is the unlikely couple of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Having holidayed in the region for a number of years, they decided to invest in the region and purchased Château Miraval in 2009 for a cool $60 million (approx. £35 million). The 35 bedroomed château came with an existing 1,200 acre vineyard.

Alcohol by Volume: 13%.

Food match: Ideal partner for seafood and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Using the existing skills of winemaker Marc Perrin of Perrin from Chateauneuf du Pape, they have produced a fine rosé wine. Their first vintage in 2012 (released in March 2013) was of only 6,000 bottles and the whole stock was sold in 5 hours. The 2013 vintage, currently available, was a release of 200,000 bottles.

The 2012 vintage was 84th in the top 100 wines as rated by the Wine Spectator magazine in November 2013. This made it the ‘best rosé wine in the world’ according to them, with the editor describing it as ‘refined and elegant, offering a pure and concentrated flavour of dried red berry, tangerine and melon, and a finish of flint and spice notes with a hint of cream’.

The 2013 vintage released in February 2014 has not disappointed and has still maintained a rating of 90th in the top 100 wines of the Wine Spectator magazine.

It is still available over here.

Grapes: 80% Old vine Cinsalt and 20% Grenache (plus Shiraz & Rolle) Appearance: Clear / pale pink colour Nose/Aroma: Intense aroma of delicate raspberries, wild strawberries and red fruits of the forest.

Taste: Light strawberry, tangerine and peach with a complex and long refreshing finish.

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Humour: Eating Cereal, LOL It’s official.

I am a twit.

By which I mean I have begun to Twitter.

Tweeter, that is. Twittle. Twot.

Whatever it is, I’m now doing it.

Last week, I joined Twitter properly. My band has had an account for quite some time, of course - and actually I’m in charge of that account - but, somehow, running The Lightyears’ Twitter has always felt like a professional duty. Sufficient people have declared themselves fans of ours to at least theoretically justify posting occasional messages.

Supply and demand.

However, in setting up my personal account (@sixfootpianist in case anyone was wondering), I’m officially announcing to the world that I deem my spurious personal thoughts on the largely banal things that happen to me daily to be worthy of advertisement. Obviously I’ll be carefully avoiding Twitter clichés such as posting endless photos of my cat/breakfast/hair, but still… when you think about it, isn’t the fundamental principle behind the world’s most successful social networking site just a teeny bit arrogant?

Everyone, claims Twitter, has something interesting to say. Everyone deserves a voice. That’s a very nice idea, but it is of course total rubbish. Not everyone has something interesting to say; if they did, we’d all be after-dinner speakers or philosophers. Here are some genuine tweets from the last 24 hours:

‘I’m gonna go sleep again cuz I feel sleepy’ ‘Forgotten how much I love toast omg’ ‘I have completely run out of pants’ I rest my case.

What does this mean for society, this trend for allowing every last Tom, Dick & Harry a turn on the soapbox? An excellent documentary I recently watched entitled ‘PressPausePlay’ addresses the salient issue of the democratisation of culture - once upon a time, you had to be a filmmaker to shoot films, or a musician to make music; now all you need is a Smartphone. One of the interviewees

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made a very interesting point about how this shift in mankind’s cultural development might be regarded by future generations. We’ll all look back on the last ten to fifteen years; he hypothesised, and feel really quite ashamed of ourselves. That video of the dog saying ‘I love you’ has been viewed seventy-five million times on YouTube. The Indonesian baby that smokes forty a day, he’s got twenty million. But the Moon landing? A mere seven million. And consider this… the Tweeter in my earlier example who had ‘completely run out of pants’ has eighty-five followers. That’s eighty-five people who have consciously decided that it’s in their personal interest to monitor the underwear status of an (in all probability) complete stranger. Can that be a good thing?

We could carry on arguing this forever, of course, and indeed the technology-versus-integrity debate is likely to rage indefinitely, even as Twitter eventually crumbles to make way for its inevitable multi-billion dollar successor. Either way, I’m afraid this is my final word on the matter, as I really must go now.

I have, no joke, run out of pants and need to do some laundry. Perhaps I’ll make a movie about it and post it on YouTube.

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‘Furthest From The Sea’ is a music, comedy and arts festival which takes place once a year in Derby. A free event full of local talent and various acts, it’s a great day for families of all ages. From stand-up comedy to live music and workshops, the festival has something for everyone.

Performances were scattered around various points surrounding the market place – down Sadler Gate, next to the Cathedral, and over by the waterfall. There were also stalls outside the market place as well as plenty going on inside.

The ‘knickerbocker glorious’ stage (which was the waterfall) was full of raw acoustic performances, belly dancing, Zumba, theatrical performances, art workshops, photography and much more.

This was the first time I had been, and I was really impressed by the variety of acts and how carefully constructed each stage was.

There was a great turn out and a lot of extremely talented individuals. The weather was on our side for once, and there wasn’t a dull face in sight. Every corner you turned there was either someone singing or performing, and it was such a pleasure to be in the company of such talent and enthusiasm.

I couldn’t possibly pin point my favourite act, as everyone brought something different and exciting to the table, but I will congratulate the ‘Furthest From The Sea’ team, as well as Derby Live and Derby Cathedral for all their hard work and efforts to ensure that this was a day to remember.

I can’t wait until next year and to see what more talent Derby has to offer! Next year’s ‘Furthest From The Sea’ Festival is on the 20th June 2015 and they are always looking for people to help and new acts, see their Facebook and twitter pages for more information.

In my previous column, I brought you an article introducing Lucille. After a busy start to the year, amongst a number of festival appearances, the band are happy to announce that they have now been signed to a local record company, Hoodwink Recordings, who specialise in Rhythm & Blues, Roots and Rock ‘n’ Roll music. They were an ideal match for Lucille, a band who are determined to stick to the authentic ideals of1950’s Rhythm & Blues.

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Motoring

Motoring: Stars of the New York Motor Show

convertible will go on sale in September costing £60,730 with a 3.0-litre turbocharged six cylinder. The 0-60mph time is now down to 4.6 seconds.

The New York Motor Show might not be the biggest event on the automotive calendar, but there were some still some treats in store for car fans in the Big Apple.

Land Rover Discovery Concept It was launched on an aircraft carrier, next to a spaceship, with the Manhattan

skyline as a backdrop - this launch is a massive deal for the manufacturer. It’s packed with tech, including augmented reality that can project sat nav directions onto the smart glass windscreen, gesture controls that open doors without touch and the ability to remotely drive the car using a tablet or smart phone. How much will make it into production is unclear, but it’s exciting stuff.

Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe The world’s chief executives are sure to make their next meeting on time thanks to this luxury missile.

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bonnet, the monster S63 AMG Coupe can hit 60mph in just 3.9 seconds. It has a 5.5-litre turbocharged V8 engine and an interior that’ll please those used to five star hotels. Air suspension, an imaginatively-titled Magic Body Control system and other trickery helps keep caramel lattes from spilling on Saville Row suits. On sale in November it will cost £100,000.

BMW M4 Convertible Convertible? Cabriolet?

We’re not sure which term the Germans prefer, but all we know is the BMW M4 looks absolutely stunning with its roof chopped off.

The M4 features a clever three-piece folding metal roof and some notso-subtle design tweaks. These include quad tailpipes, a larger front bumper and a tweaked kidney grille. The

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Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary It wouldn’t be an American motor show without some muscle, and thankfully Ford has been taking its protein shakes and come up

with this. The night before the show, Ford chopped one up and rebuilt it on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, recreating a stunt they pulled off with the original back in 1954. It’s only available in blue or white, has a retro four speed auto box and chrome detailing. Under the “hood” is a 5.0-litre V8 producing 414bhp.

Kia Sedona At last, Kia’s not-sopretty Sedona MPV has been given the same plastic-surgery treatment as the rest of the range. The new model might still be a

little bit van-like, but with the trademark Kia tiger nose and smart headlights, it looks a lot more stylish – and it needed it. The MPV has seating for eight as well as some clever trickery that can fold seats away and remove them.

BMW X4 There were a number of models that didn’t make our top cars of the show cut, and this X4 was very nearly one of them. Let’s face it, the crossover

fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. The maker has form here - apparently 240,000 people bought the equally visually-challenged X6.

Borrowing engines from the X3, the X4 will go on sale priced from £35,590 – that’s a lot of money for a car only a mother could love. So why’s it included here? Well, we like manufacturers being brave – and revealing this with a straight face was certainly that...

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Derbyshire Walking:

Melbourne & Breedon-on-the-Hill Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk Walk Area: Melbourne Distance: 4.5 miles Start Point: Church of St Michael with St Mary OS Map: Explorer 245 National Forest 1:25000 Map Ref: SK 338 250 Post Code: DE73 8JH Parking: Pay and Display Tea Shops: Two

This is a South Derbyshire walk with two tea shops, two churches, and two counties (Derbyshire and Leicestershire). Melbourne is a historic town, recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as a “Royal Manor”. The walk starts in Melbourne from the Church of St Michael with St Mary, described as a cathedral in miniature, before going across farmland and a golf course to Breedon on the Hill and the second church (the priory church of St Mary and St Hardulph) on the summit of Breedon hill. It then returns to Melbourne across fields and parkland. The two tea shops are at Melbourne Hall (under refurbishment at the time of this walk) near the start of the walk and at Breedon Priory Golf Centre, around the half-way point.

swings left away from the pool. Around forty yards or so after the bend there is a way-marked (yellow arrow) kissing gate in the hedgerow on the right.

Pass through the gate and follow the well-worn path across two fields. On entering the third field continue ahead across the open corner of the field then along the fence line of Moat Wood. If you look over the fence, the remnants of the earthworks called “The Moat” can still be seen. Follow the edge of the wood into a fourth field then follow the path to the far corner of the field where it seems to disappear around a tree and into a ditch.

Descend the six steps down the slope and cross the stile at the bottom.

Continue walking in the same direction, keeping the field boundary to your right. In the corner of the field ahead there is a gate leading to a grassy avenue of trees.

Go through the gate and walk along the track to the end of the avenue. The avenue leads out to the point where there was once a field boundary to the left, this has now been grubbed out to make one large field.

Six steps down to the stile

Melbourne Pool

The Walk: From the square in front of the Church of St Michael with St Mary, walk forward past the church with Melbourne Hall to the left and pass through the stone gate posts.

Follow the driveway alongside Melbourne Pool until you pass over Carr Brook via a stone bridge. Shortly after crossing the bridge the drive Church of St Michael with St Mary

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As a result, rather than following a hedge line, the path now goes left across the middle of the field. If this field is planted with rapeseed it may be worth adding a few hundred metres to track around the new boundary to the exit into woodland on the opposite side of the field.

Having negotiated the large field, follow the path into the strip of woodland and cross the stream by the single plank footbridge. Continue up the slope and exit the woodland into a field. Follow the clear track across the field (about thirty degrees to the right of the fence line) and enter a second narrow strip of woodland.

The path through the woodland is once again quite clear and quickly exits into another field. As you begin to cross this field, the Priory Church of Breedon on the Hill comes into view; head towards this landmark

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Rapeseed, also known as oilseed rape, has become a common crop across the UK, with large fields of the bright yellow flowers visible from a distance.

As a walker I genuinely dislike the Path through the field of stuff (personal opinion). If it’s in rapeseed flower, as in the image opposite, the sticky yellow pollen will cover you from head to toe as you brush against the plants. Being sticky it does not easily brush off and will leave a mark on just about everything you touch. Secondly, its leaves hold water, so even if it has not rained for a few days, walking through a field of rapeseed may leave you wetter than a walk in a thunderstorm.

My advice; take a diversion around the field boundary! and the exit from the field will be ahead in the hedge line.

Passing through this hedge will bring the route onto Breedon Priory Golf Course. Please bear this in mind for the next section of the walk as it crosses between fairways. Turn left and keeping to the fence line continue until a hedge is reached. The path to the left should be clearly visible (marked by a yellow topped post) on the other side of this narrow section of the course near a teeing-off area. Walk down through a short section of scrub land before emerging once more onto the golf course. Keeping the hedgerow to your right, follow the path across the golf course; the route is well marked with yellow topped way-markers. Exit the golf course via a grassy lane bounded by hedges on both sides. Near the end of this lane the path exits to the left alongside a stream and continues for a short distance parallel to the B587 before crossing a footbridge to join the road near to the Golf Centre entrance.

The Golf Centre is the location of the second tea room on this route, just beyond the entrance to the right. It serves a fine cup of tea and hot sandwiches, and also has covered outside tables should you have a dog with you on this walk. Returning to the B587, walk into the village and past the unusual round War Memorial on the village green.

Follow the main road through the village and turn left into the Delph immediately before the old lock-up with its conical roof. Walk along the Delph up the slope until it bends to the left; at this point take the wide track that continues straight ahead. After a short distance the path splits; take the right path and climb the rough steps to the top of Breedon Hill.

At the top of the hill is the priory Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, together with an Elizabethan beacon basket.

The church houses a fine collection of Saxon carvings, and played a major part in the development of Christianity in the Midlands. In 731 Tatwin, a

monk from Breedon Priory, became Archbishop of Canterbury.

Leaving the Church follow the road down the hill and away from Breedon. As the road descends steeply to the left, look for a footpath into the woodland on the right near the end of the Armco crash barrier. Follow this path until it re-joins the road; follow the footpath downhill for a short distance then cross a stile on the opposite side of the road. From the stile, follow the path until it reaches a junction, then bear right and follow the way-marked path (short yellow topped posts) across the golf course. Once again be aware of both golfers and flying golf balls.

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Continue to follow the way-markers until the path exits the golf course through a hedge onto a minor road linking Park Farm to the village of Wilson. Cross the road and enter the field directly opposite, then follow the obvious path across the field as it rises towards the buildings to the right of Park Farm. Pass between the houses and again cross a minor road. Use the stile in the hedge opposite to enter a large field and cross diagonally right to reach the exit (gate and cattle grid) in the far corner. Cross the next field diagonally to a stile around halfway along the hedgerow on the far side of the field.

From this point, the walk passes through parkland and the path is easily followed. Along the way, note the rather unusual stile with an inbuilt top hinged dog gate. There are also good views across Melbourne Hall’s garden and ornamental lake to the Hall itself.

Follow this path until it meets the road between Melbourne and the village of Wilson. Exit via the field gate and turn left to walk a short distance along the pavement back into Melbourne and the start point at the Church of St Michael with St Mary.

View of Melbourne Hall

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Alex has recently trialled her new service, with amazing results! In just 10 days, clients achieved a minimum weight-loss of 6lb and a maximum of 1 stone; losing between 5 and 10 inches. The group members were also amazed at how easy to follow the programme was, and how they were able to slot it in to their busy lives.

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The cost of the 10-day course plus two weeks of follow-up support is £25, and all you will need is access to the internet via a mobile, tablet or computer. All of the exercises that Alex provides are body-weight exercises that can easily be done at home. The first group will begin on 4th August and subsequent groups will run monthly thereafter. Each programme is limited to 12 members with places allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so if you’d like a great kick-start to a new you contact Alex on 07817 337861 or email alex.robinson.pt@gmail.com.

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Footnotes: Sporting Feet Once again the England football team have been eliminated from a major international tournament in the very early stages, indeed the players will be home before their postcards get here.

Of course this is nothing new. As far back as 1974, when England failed to even qualify for the finals, a group of regulars at Ye Olde Royal Oak Inn in Wetton, near Ashbourne, who were totally fed up with the fact that England were pathetically poor at football, cricket, and just about every other major sport, decided to do something about it. They reasoned that if they invented a new sport that no other country played or knew anything about there would always be a home grown world champion and we could be the undisputed masters of a new sport. After much thought and experiment the new sport was born – toe wrestling was launched on an unsuspecting world.

Following a knockout competition, Mick Dawson, one of the original regulars, became the first world champion. He retained the title in 1975, but in 1976 the worst possible thing happened when he was beaten by a Canadian visitor.

So, our world domination of this new sport was over after just two years. As a result of this humiliating defeat the tournament was abandoned for many years.

It is once more gaining popularity, and the championship is now held in May at the Bentley Brook Inn near Ashbourne.

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Short Story: Wedding Bells When her niece, Chelsea, finally decided to tie the knot, Wanda had missed out on the last room at the hotel. Cousin Bev offered her a bed for the night, and the loan of a sleeping bag. It was only when they arrived that she realised what she’d let herself in for – a night under canvas.

They had the field to themselves and judging by what was left behind, it had only recently been vacated by cows. Pitching the tent had caused all kinds of arguments, making Wanda hot and irritable.

The tepid shower in the farmer’s outhouse had been besieged by spiders, and the sausages Bev cooked over a gas stove had ended up covered in grass clippings. She had nowhere to hang up her wedding outfit or plug in her heated rollers. What’s more the midges had developed a taste for her.

The cold crept in, after darkness fell. An owl hooted, and a fox cried out. Wanda shivered, unable to sleep. Over the sound of Bev’s contented snoring she thought she heard footsteps coming across the field. Maybe one of the cows had made an escape and was ambling blindly towards them in search of heat? The footsteps grew louder. At any moment a half tonne beast could sit on the thin tent and squash them flat.

Something big tripped over a guy rope and Wanda tried not to scream. Don’t let it know you’re in here she told herself. Wanda pulled her sleeping bag up under her chin in terror. The tent zipped open.

Wanda let out a shriek that would have woken anyone other than Bev. A bright light shone inside.

“Aunty Wanda is that you?” someone whispered loudly.

“Who’s there?” Wanda cried, blinded by the light.

“It’s me, Chelsea”. Her niece climbed awkwardly inside.

“What are you up to?” Wanda snapped, “You frightened me out of my skin”.

“Sorry Aunty, I needed to talk”. The girl shivered, “I’m getting cold feet”.

“Well I’m cold all over but you don’t hear me complaining”. Wanda grumbled, then realised what Chelsea was saying. None of this surprised her, even as a baby Chelsea couldn’t make up her mind which thumb to suck. It was Wanda’s job to save this wedding.

“I want to get married”, Chelsea frowned, “But I hate being the centre of attention, it terrifies me”.

“My dear girl”, Wanda took her hand, “No one’s going to even notice you, all eyes will be on me”. She laughed, “I’ll be covered in midge bites and grass clippings, wearing a crumpled outfit. Everyone will say “Just look what the cat dragged in!””

Chelsea grinned, and Wanda seized her moment,

“Honestly honey, do you think I’d be sleeping in a tent with Bev here”, Bev snored loudly to make her presence felt, “If I didn’t think you were doing the right thing? You’re going to be a wonderful bride, trust me”.

Chelsea seemed reassured, “Thanks Aunty Wanda”.

“Now get going, and watch your step, otherwise you’re going to smell like a farmyard on your big day”.

Chelsea kissed Wanda on the forehead and slipped out of the tent. Wanda listened as her niece stumbled away across the field, and her eyes became heavy.

She woke to the warm sun brightening the tent. She had survived her night under canvas, and in the distance she could hear the peel of church bells. And because she had slept in her wedding outfit she was dressed to go.

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Be ready for this. Even though some dirt, disruption Sheds, etc. builders should leave the PROPERTY MATTERS PROPERTY MATTERS and noiseGreenhouses may be necessary, The two basic rules are: no more than 50% of your

garden and no more than 4m high for a pitched Advice by David McPhee, Advice byarea David McPhee site safe and tidy each day and be respectful of your

home and family. roof ridge or 3m for any other roof – so watch out if I’m thinking of extending my home but Arcitect you are planning to build a tree house for the kids!

Architect how do I ensure my project goes smoothly?

3) Get fixed quotes.

Oh, and if youprice already have an extension, then that

Those little summer jobs… believe it oringredients not mayforneed planning There are 3 key a successful home extension project: permission!

THOSE LITTLE SUMMER JOBS NEW BEDROOM CAN LIFT believe or not may planning 1) Have aitreally good fullyneed detailed set of Now that warmer weather is here, design drawings permission!

VALUE BY the Aprepared.

QUARTER!

we’re all getting out and getting on with

Now the daysthis areislonger and the the biggest weather has warmed up, Remember, probably purchase you’ll Research by Nationwide Building tidying up jobs inthose the garden. we’reall all those outside and getting onaffect with all tidying up jobs make for many years, and will your biggest asset, Society suggests that an extension or in the garden but beware!

Some surprising things need beware; surprising things yourBut home.

This is notsome the time to be penny-wise planning permission. which creates a double pound-foolish. loftneed conversion planning permission…

bedroom can add 12% to the average Fences, Walls and Gates Ensure your designer has the right knowledge and Fences Walls and Gates You will need to apply forhas planning permission you wish price of your home. experience, and that he allowed sufficientiftime to to You will need to apply planning erect or add to a fence, wall for or gate and: permission if you design your extension.

Whilst you shouldn’t overpay, wish to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate and: But, get this………..the research also • It would be over 1 metre high and next to a highway used ifbythe is footpath too either he has •design it would be overlow, 1its metre high andmisunderstood next or to over a 2 vehicles (orfee the of such a bathroom highway); suggests creating own what your his timeoftoo highway used involves by vehicles (orvalues the footpath such a metres highproject elsewhere; or or he average price asis then cheaply.

Ifincrease your designer doesn’t value his knowledge highway); or over metres high elsewhere; or •could Your right to put upthe or2alter fences, walls andby gates beware -by why should • your right to put up or alter walls and gates removed an article 4you? direction or afences, planning condition; or much as 23%!

• Your housebyis an a listed or in or thea curtilage is removed articlebuilding 4 direction planning of a listed building. condition; or in your demands!

2) Be realistic •Bearing The wall gate, or any other boundary involved, • yourfence, house ismind aor listed building or in the curtilage of a in that moving up the forms a boundary with a neighbouring listed building or its listedcan’t building.

You buy a Rolls Royce for the price of a Mini. property ladder from a three-bedroom curtilage.

• the fence, wall or gate, or any other boundary involved, to abuilders house costs an forms afour-bedroom boundary witharound a neighbouring listed building Most charge the same amount for or its You willtypes not need to apply for planning permission to take curtilage. similar of work.

Whilst someincluding builders havelegal lower average of £40,000 (not down a fence, wall, or gate, or to alter or improve an overheads or more competitive material suppliers, existing fence, wallto orapply gate (no matter how if you don’t feeswillout and other moving costs) ahigh) two You not need for planning permission to take watch cheap The builder may haveyou increase itsfor height.

In prices. a conservation area, however, down a mistake fence, wall, gate, or toenough alter orstart improve an storey extension or conversion made aneed andor that’s aloft bad tocan your might conservation area consent to take down a fence, existing fence, wall orbut gateworse matter how high) if you working relationship, still, less scrupulous wall gate. be or accomplished for(noaround £30,000 don’t increase its height. conservation however, builders will “buy” a job atInaalow price and area, then make you might need conservation area consent to take down £35,000. your lifenot a misery with a constant stream of demands You do need planning permission for hedges as such, a fence, wall gate. condition or a covenant restricts for extra. though if a or planning planting (for example, on “open plan” estates, or where a

Notcan’t difference youyou may say but You domuch not planning permission for hedges as such, driver’s sight line could be blocked) may need planning You getneed from London to Edinburgh in an hour. though if a and/or planning condition or aacovenant restricts permission other consent. consider this……..with two storey planting (for example, onyour “open plan”how estates, Allow enough time! also Ask builder longorhewhere needs extension you gain the floor aDecking driver’s sight line could A be blocked) mayarea need orthe Patios to complete project. small singleyou storey extension planning permission and/or other consent. downstairs.

Putting up decking, or other raised platforms, in your garden will take 6-8 weeks. Anything larger will be 12-16 weeks. is permitted development, not needing an application for Even loft conversions take 3-4 weeks.

If you insist on less Decking or Patios providing: planning permission, time, you’ll just end up falling out with your builder when This could be for that much-needed • The decking is no or more than 30cmplatforms above theinground Putting up decking other raised your he can’tismeet your unrealistic deadline.

Also builders •study/home Together with other extensions, outbuildings the garden permitted development, not needing an office, family area foretc, the charge “rush jobs”. deckingmore or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the application forfor planning permission, providing: kids, or simply to extend theabove kitchen. garden area.

• The decking is no more than 30cm the ground You can’t make omelette without breaking eggs.

• together withan other extensions, outbuildings etc., Sheds, Greenhouses, etc no more than 50% of the decking or platforms cover The garden two basic rules are - no more thanhouse 50% and of your garden Construction work may affect your lifestyle. the area. areasome and no more than pitched roof ridge or On projects you 4m mayhigh havefortoamove out.

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eats into your 50% allowance.

You must get written quotes (not estimates!) to carry out all the works shown on the drawings - that’s why Driveways 3m for aany other watch out if you are it’s important to roof. have So awill really detailed setplanning of planning drawings.to Laying new driveway often require buildthe a tree house for the tired kids!

Oh, and of if you already have Ask builders todigging include a schedule any permission; even old tarmac to replace You can usually squeeze in a ground an extension, omissions then that eats into your 50% allowance. assumptions, or extras included in need their exactly the same area with brick pavers may floorThe cloakroom price. drawings andas thiswell! quote will be the basis planning permission.

Driveways of the contract between you.

Laying a new driveway will often require planning You will noteven needdigging planning permission if atonew or The research also suggests that a 10% permission; tired old tarmac replace 5replacement GOLDEN RULES FOR A size PAIN FREE PROJECT driveway of any uses permeable (or exactly the same area with brick pavers may need planning increase in floor a home porous) surfacing whicharea allowsof water to drainadds through, permission.

1) Get really detailed set to of drawings aor or such asagravel, permeable concrete block paving approximately 5% its value.

You will not need planning permission if from a new properly trained, and architect. porous asphalt, orexperienced if the rainwater isinsured directed to(or a lawn replacement driveway of any size uses permeable porous) This defines works and minimises any to riskbesuch of as or border tothe drain naturally.

Iftothe surface surfacing which allows water drain through, misunderstanding or incorrect As the of covered isnumber more than five homeowners square metresorplanning gravel, permeable concrete blockassumptions. paving porous asphalt; or if the rainwater isneeded directed a lawntraditional, or on border to drain permission willtobeput fortolaying prepared their homes sale is naturally.

2) Get 3 quotes from local builders references impermeable driveways that do notwith provide for the extending an existing home ismetres, Iffalling, surface to covered is should more than five square toconnected run to be a permeable area.

–water athe well architect be able to help planning willreferences! be needed for with this. permission Checkincreasingly those Asklaying how traditional, long the becoming attractive to impermeable driveways that do not provide the water You are unlikely be granted planning permission work willvery take.

Definetowhat facilities will beforavailable to to many. run to a permeable area. for drives don’tElectricity? comply with these conditions. Many the builderthat - Toilet?

Water? builders or odd job men who make an excellent job of You are very unlikely to be granted planning permission laying your new or replacement drive are not this aware 3) Get a contract. architect canquoting prepare forof Many contractors are for drives that don’tYour comply withstill these conditions. these regulations. you.

But you can do itjob yourself - wemake recommend thejob JCTof Many builders or odd menawho an excellent competitively, while surge in Homeowners it’s very simple butaware contains all laying your newContract, or replacement drive are not of these Conservatories regulations. the essential elementsconfirmed and it’s written plainCouncil English. re-mortgages, byinthe To all intents and purposes, conservatories are an ofAvoid Mortgage Lenders, many extension to yourmid house.

VeryIfsuggests often they do notchange require 4) changes project. you really must Conservatories permission, but iscould wrong think raised they are exempt homeowners have finance To all intentsagree anditpurposes are you an extension something, the cost conservatories into writing before authorise altogether.

I’m sure this urban myth theybut to your house. often they do not arose requirebecause permission your builder toVery proceed. for building work. are as lightweight or evenaltogether. temporary. it is perceived wrong to think they are exempt I’mBe sure this especially cautious ifdon’t youroverpay! conservatory will extend urban arose they are perceived as lightweight 5) Pay myth on time, butbecause It’s reasonable toout be or even temporary.

Bebut especially cautious if your conservatory more than three metres if you are attached, or four So….if this type of project has been asked for a deposit, no more than 5% of the contract will extend outare more than three metres if you are attached, metres if you detached.

If you go out sideways this value.

After that builders normally ask forgo payment at something been considering or four if you’ve you areof detached.

If of you out sideways must bemetres less than 50% the width house.

Height fortnightly intervals.

He should give youthe list of what this must be less thanmetres 50% oforthe width ofa the house. is restricted to four the existing ridge height of then take advantage of the free initial he’s asking you to pay for. metres If the work the listridge has been Height is restricted to theon existing height the dwelling.

Area is four restricted toor 50% ofMcPhee your garden, done then pay promptly, your builder may need cash flow consultation offered by David of the dwelling.

Area is restricted to 50% of your garden, and any sheds greenhouses etc. may already have eaten to finish But if the has nothave beeneaten done and any sheds or greenhouses etcwork may already Architect. into this your 50%project. allowance. into this 50%the allowance. then reduce amount until it is complete.

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Mowing As this article is being written, the growth on lawns is slowing down. There is a temptation to reduce mowing to fortnightly intervals. You should avoid doing this, as the less grass removed per cut means less lawn stress and maintains a healthier lawn.

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Fertilization 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 to recover, and scarification during early autumn can also be beneficial in addressing some of the underlying causes.

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 mean more grass and this then helps to reduce opportunities for moss to take hold later in the year.

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Gardening: Grow Your Own Takeaway We all know that home-cooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little selfindulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

No I haven’t turned cookery writer, but you can easily grow some of those tasty and crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. They’ll come with easy cultivation instructions and before you know it you’ll have the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stir-fry and also add a zing to salads and sandwiches.

And where would your Chinese meal be without that delicious oriental veg, pak-choi?

It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (you can eat the thinnings too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok.

Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays

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Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a British-bred Chinese variety with a superbly crunchy bright red-to-pink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour. Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Spring onions are another classic stir-fry component.

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Book Reviews Time

They say that time flies when you’re having fun, but anyone under the age of 18 who has a seemingly endless summer holiday stretching ahead of them is going to be praying that isn’t the case. Whether you’re spending the summer behind a desk or in a deckchair, these timely titles will certainly make the minutes and hours pass you by, almost in an instant.

The Time Traveler’s Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger Art student Claire first met librarian Henry when she was six and he was thirtyone, and then again when she was twenty-three and he was thirty-one. Henry has Chrono-Displacement Disorder and so lives out his bizarre life leaping between time and space, his ‘clock’ continually resetting, meaning Claire has no idea where or more specifically, when, the love of her life will reappear again. Though constantly

torn apart and then thrown back together again, they try and hold onto some semblance of a normal life; raising their child and holding onto the fact that they found each other at all. It’s a fantastic and heart-wrenching book that will leave you hoping that somehow and somewhere you will be able to catch up with Claire and Henry once again.

A Tale for the Time Being

by Ruth Ozeki A teenage girl in Tokyo plans to take her own life. Nao is suffering at the hands of bullies, but before she ends it she needs to finish writing the story of her great grandmother, an ancient Buddhist nun. When a Hello Kitty lunchbox washes up on a beach in British Columbia, novelist Ruth finds Nao’s diary, and a new obsession.

She believes it to be debris left over from the Japanese tsunami of 2011 and is determined to find out how both Nao and her great grandmother’s stories end. This is a remarkable story linking three women across time and continents.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon Chris doesn’t make for the most likely of detectives in this ‘whodunit’. He’s fifteen-yearsold and he has Asperger’s Syndrome. He likes facts and order, routine and mathematics.

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The story has been published in a version for adults and another for children and isn’t, says Haddon, a book about Asperger’s. It’s a story about what it’s like to be on the outside looking in; how different and isolated we can all feel and how varied the human mind is in interpreting what’s going on around us.

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Long before Doctor Who started fighting Daleks and regenerating, H.G. Wells gave the world his view of the future, through the eyes of a Victorian scientist. The Time Traveller (we never learn his real name) invents a time machine that sends him to the year 802,701AD and discovers a peaceful people called the Eloi. But these descendants of man live lives of unspoken terror. When he scratches beneath the surface of this apparent Utopia, our time traveller discovers another race: Morlocks. These terrifying tunnel-dwellers are not to be messed with and the time traveller must escape post-haste… if only he can relocate his missing time machine.

A Time to Kill by John Grisham A ten-year-old black girl is viciously attacked and assaulted by two drunken white men one night. The town of Clanton, Mississippi is thrown into total chaos by the act of violence and the girl’s father, Carl Lee Hailey, asks a white attorney Jake Brigance for legal advice, wanting to know if he could be acquitted if he kills the two men.

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Children & Education

The Diary of a Local Mum Just chatting...

I recently saw a quote online that said “having a telephone conversation with a parent of young children is like talking to someone with Tourette’s.” Whilst I wouldn’t wish to belittle this debilitating condition, thinking about my phone calls I could see an element of similarity. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not in the habit of barking out profanities mid-sentence, but my phone conversations do tend to be littered with sudden, random interjections.

Just the other day my Mum was somewhat taken aback when, during a relatively serious chat, I suddenly exclaimed “Don’t lick it! That’s disgusting!”, and recently I had to phone my brother back having yelled “Careful, that’ll...” before quickly hanging up. Sometimes, these utterances can be slipped in seamlessly: “Yes, we had a lovely time, I’d [have you flushed it?] definitely recommend it; the food was gorgeous.” Or “What time shall we [try looking under your bed] come over?” On reflection though, I realise just how disconcerting this must be for someone who can’t see what’s going on here in the mad-house!

Of course, children always need your undivided attention the minute you pick up the phone.

They can be engrossed in a film or happily playing, but you can guarantee the second you decide to take the opportunity to make that quick call, they suddenly need you urgently.

When it’s a call of a more important nature (work, the bank, that kind of thing) and you know strange outbursts just aren’t acceptable, this sudden need to ask you a vital question usually results in much miming and gesturing, usually to the point where you can’t concentrate on what the other person’s saying and they end up thinking you’re demented anyway. It’s not uncommon to find me on the phone in the under-stairs cupboard in the hope that I won’t be found.

Answering obscure questions whilst simultaneously holding a normal, adult conversation – on the telephone or not – is,

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however, quite a skill, and it’s one that most parents have got down to a tee. When you spend a lot of time with children you begin to get a glimpse in to how their little minds work, so you know that, when you’re chatting to your friend about their holiday and your youngest trots up and asks “can you milk it?” he’s referring to the calf you saw yesterday, so you can answer “not until its older” and continue your conversation without missing a beat. Cue bemused look from friend.

Often, as a parent, you find yourself saying the strangest things. Combinations of words that your ‘pre-child’ self never, ever, dreamt you would say. These bizarre parent/child conversations once resulted in a hilarious car journey back from Norfolk, when my Mum was driving, I was a passenger, and my kids were in the back. In the end, Mum was laughing so hard she had to stop the car and let me drive. To me, it was just a standard trip! During that journey, we inadvertently came up with a set of ‘rules’ – these are genuinely things that either I, or my kids, said during the course of ‘normal’ conversation that day: 1. Don’t dangle your sheep out of the window Soft toy, busy road. Could end in disaster.

2. Take your knickers off before you get out of the car Emergency country wee; daughter wearing a skirt. Enough said.

3. You can only kill a Daddy long-legs if it’s in your pyjamas This one was the conclusion of a long debate about whether you should ever squash a Daddy long-legs. They don’t live for long anyway so to cut their life even shorter would be cruel. My youngest, however, decided that hiding in your pyjamas at bedtime was a crime that warranted the death penalty.

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Your Horoscope August and September 2014 The Cosmos during August and September

August: The Sun starts the month in fiery Leo, the sign that it rules. This sign loves the whole drama of love and courtship, be sure to enjoy as passion and holiday romance are favoured!

Venus, the planet of love and relationships leaves the emotional sign of Cancer on the 11th, also moving into the theatrical and outgoing sign of Leo. Pleasure, delight and creativity are in the spotlight for a sunny and carefree August. However, there are still a few stormy clouds in our cosmic weather. The full moon in Aquarius on the 10th is in challenging aspect to Saturn, Mars and Mercury; this could turn out to be a pivotal week globally. The new moon in Virgo on the 25th brings an entirely different feel to things; opposite Neptune in the sky issues around water could become headline news. September: The Sun is now in the industrious sign of Virgo and attention turns from holidays to education and getting back to work, with Mercury’s move into Libra on the 2nd a more balanced energy is available to all. Relationships and love affairs get a boost as the love planet Venus moves into serious and practical Virgo on the 6th. September is always the best time for reorganisation and bringing order back into our lives. Motivational Mars, still in focussed Scorpio until the 13th, offers the opportunity to get those projects well and truly off the ground. The Autumn Equinox is in the early hours of the 23rd this year and with impulsive Mars in enthusiastic Sagittarius, inspirational energy should be high and accessible to all. The full moon in Pisces is on the 9th and the new moon in Libra falls on the 24th.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Mercury, Jupiter and the Sun all occupy the creative and amusement sector of your chart – this really is a perfect month to just sit back and enjoy all the pleasures of the summer. Hard work returns soon enough with the Virgo full moon on the 25th as you prepare for new projects. September: This month may be a good time to get involved with new financial ventures, with Mars in Scorpio highlighting this important area of your chart, prospects are good. As Mars, your ruler, changes sign on the 14th your attention turns to sorting out any unfinished business that holds you back.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 Three planets occupy the domestic sector of your chart, home improvements and domestic issues continue to be the main themes for you this month. You may be feeling nostalgic around the time of the full moon on the 10th; don’t be afraid to focus on issues from the past. September: Venus, your ruling planet, moves from easy going Leo to more serious Virgo on the 6th. Your confidence should be flying high and you’ll enjoy any form of innovative and practical new business ventures. Your finances come into the spotlight as Mars changes sign on the 14th.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Venus in sensitive and caring Cancer asks you to spend more time on valuing and looking after yourself.

You’ll also benefit from being organised now as Mars moves to a hard-working area of your chart and you find that you are propelled into a position of leadership, particularly in a professional situation. September: Under the current trends your home and domestic situation are highlighted. You may find that you are receptive to nostalgia and memories of the past. Mercury, your ruling planet, moves into the relationship sign of Libra on the 2nd, your romantic and social life could take a new and exciting turn.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Venus, still in your sign until the 12th, signifies that money issues may start to improve, often without too much effort on your part. Financial security is something you could really get to grips with now. The full moon on the 10th highlights your intuition, go with your gut instincts. September: Your popularity is emphasised this month as Mars travels through passionate Scorpio; lucky you, you can expect a warm response from everyone! Mars in Sagittarius as of the 14th ensures an even more exciting pace. The Libran new moon on the 24th illuminates your home.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 With the love planet Venus moving into your sign on the 12th fantastic opportunities can come your way, as long as you take your time to express your feelings. Mercury is also in your sign until the 15th; communication should go well and the time is right for important new contacts. September: Money matters may see some improvements this month. Even when delays occur you should be able to find some excellent alternative solutions. Venus leaves your sign on the 6th, moving to organised Virgo and enabling you to focus and develop some interesting new contacts.

VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Self-confidence and fighting spirit should be at a peak this month as Mars, the warrior planet, illuminates the communication area of your chart. Stern Saturn in Scorpio is also in this area, but this can help you to really

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LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 The warrior planet Mars has now moved out of your sign, after rather a long stay! Things should settle down now and relationships will become easier all round. Social encounters are highlighted and you can now really thrive as you make the most of new friends and associations. September: Energetic Mars and serious Saturn occupy the financial area of your chart this month; it may be time to make a very important decision concerning your future wealth. Mercury, the planet of communication, spends most of the month in your sign, you can use your charm to get exactly what you desire.

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focus and achieve all the tasks that you set out to accomplish. September: As the Sun travels through your sign your powers of judgement ought to be at an all-time high. If you maximise your potential you should be able to see the culmination of an ambitious project. With Mercury highlighting your financial sector, a money making scheme should also be well favoured.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 The warrior planet Mars stays in your sign all month, bringing the potential for a new kind of inner strength. You can genuinely benefit from a more extrovert approach than usual, this is particularly strong for your professional life as you plan ahead to make positive long lasting changes. September: Mars has been in your sign since the end of July, this powerful energy helped you to be intensely focussed and firm when dealing with most areas of your life. There’s a much lighter feel to this month, don’t be afraid to pursue personal freedom and most importantly, have lots of fun!

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 This is a wonderful time to take up new interests, new studies, or to establish brand new social connections. Three planets in Leo ensure that the big wide world is calling and you are sure to take advantage in some way. An interesting opportunity may arrive with the new moon on the 25th.

September: The Sun shines at the highest point of your chart this month; career matters should bring you a real sense of enjoyment. Energetic Mars moves into your sign on the 14th ensuring that your vitality and confidence are strong and robust. The new moon on the 24th brings new and exciting friendships.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Relationships and partnerships are the main focus for the first few weeks of August, things may get a bit tricky and you’ll need to be extra sensitive and compassionate. As Venus moves into Leo on the 12th the energy changes and you are able to successfully pursue your objectives. September: Transformational Pluto is strongly placed in your sign this month, enabling you to expand your contacts in the world. You may also be very keen to broaden your horizons through travel and education. The Pisces full moon on the 9th unlocks the door for positive professional developments.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Venus, the planet of love and romance exerts positive influence over your social life and your relationships this month. Mars in Scorpio is strong at the highest point of your chart and fruitful business negotiations are favoured, particularly at the time of the full moon on the 10th. September: Your sense of adventure will be at a peak this month as Mercury, the planet of travel, moves to a favourable sector of your chart.

This is a marvellous time for broadening your horizons, meeting new people and making exciting new contacts that will be useful in the future.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Motivational Mars highlights a pivotal point in your chart causing a yearning to expand your horizons.

Travel may bring some surprising intellectual benefits as you discover a much more confident and assertive way of being. The Aquarian full moon on the 10th opens doors for you. The full moon in your sign on the 9th urges you to spend time in quiet meditation. September: Your intuitive powers are enhanced and you have the inner strength to resolve some issues from the past. After the 14th new ideas and sudden insights lead to an unexpected boost to a new endeavour.

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Upbeat Now that the better weather is here, many people across the Amber Valley will be enjoying their gardens, taking out their bikes, or preparing the BBQ to make the most of the warmer days.

Many people store their gardening equipment, tools, bikes and BBQs in their shed and, unfortunately, this means that these outbuildings are often seen as an easy target by thieves.

There are many ways to keep your garden, shed and home safe, and in this article we wanted to share some of our tips to help you protect your property:

Your home and garden Thieves will generally take the easiest option when considering break-ins, so security measures such as a side gate and motion-activated lighting, can deter the would-be thief.

Gravel paths and drives are a fantastic way of cheaply discouraging a thief from entering your garden, as gravel makes a loud noise when stepped on which carries well at night and may wake the home owners, neighbours or a dog.

Another way to protect your home is to plant prickly hedging. Pyracantha, Sea Buckthorn and several types of Berberis all provide spiky hedging and good cover in your garden.

Protecting your shed The first aspect of protecting your shed is to fit a good quality lock. There is a range of sturdy padlocks, padbolts, hasps and staples available on the market, but make sure you get one that is appropriate to the strength of your shed door and frame. Remember that any opening windows on your shed will also require a good quality lock.

In addition to a lock, you may wish to consider fitting an alarm on your shed. There are three types of alarm system that could be used:

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• An infra-red detector in the shed that picks up on movement and body heat.

• A door contact system.

• An alarm within the padlock itself, which sounds if the lock is forced open or tampered with.

These systems can be purchased from most DIY stores and locksmiths.

Another aspect of protecting your garden shed is that the items inside it - as well as being expensive to replace - can also be used to break into your home. For example, a garden spade could be used to force open a window or door. Take these items into consideration when planning the security of your shed and think about chaining and padlocking tools that could assist a thief.

General garden precautions Don’t leave items in your garden that could make the life of a thief any easier. Just taking a few minutes to lock these items away will greatly increase your security.

Also consider using a property marking system to protect the items in your garden and home.

Property marking makes your belongings much less attractive to thieves as they realise that the goods can easily be identified as stolen and traced back to the original owner.

There are many ways to mark property; including engraving, UV marking and forensically coded systems such as SmartWater or SelectaDNA. You can find out more advice on these issues by visiting the website, www.derbyshire.police. uk, or by calling 101 to contact your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team.

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

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

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

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Danielle Chamberlain-Newman of Kilburn, nominated by everyone at Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School.

Here’s what they wrote: “We would like to nominate Danielle Chamberlain-Newman a working mum of 4 beautiful daughters. Dani has been attending Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School since 2008. She has been such a huge support to the Pre-School helping to fundraise lots of money with other parents over 6 years enabling us to purchase new play equipment, take the children on trips out and buy other much needed items. We will all miss Dani greatly as her 4th daughter left pre-school in July. We would like to say a big thank to our friend for all of her help.”

From everyone at Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet.

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The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work in the distribution area of All Things Local Village Edition (listed on front cover). Just write your nomination on a

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Danielle Chamberlain-Newman (right) receives the blooms from Horsley Woodhouse Pre-School Manager, Louise Meredith

piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail your nomination to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 27 August 2014

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We welcome all residents to our refurbished rooms, having carefully blended the old with the new we are now offering designer rooms, comfortable communal lounges and delightful gardens ensuring your move to Ashfields is an enjoyable one. We pride ourselves on offering the best quality of life, with a warm friendly environment.

There is no better way to get a feel for the quality of care we offer at Ashfields than to come for a visit. We offer a variety of care packages including Residential, Nursing, Respite and Day Care at affordable prices. We accept Private, Social Services, CHC Funded Residents and Direct Payments.

At Ashfields we offer: 24 hour care, En-Suite, Hydrotherapy & Jacuzzi Baths, Lively and Varied Social Calendar, Quality Freshly Produced Meals, On site Hair & Beauty T: 01773 712664 A: Ashfields, 34 Mansfield Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AQ E: ashfields@majesticare.co.uk W: www.majesticare.co.uk To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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Local History 2:

The Cromford Canal Company The rise and fall of Henry Cutts.

Henry Cutts was employed by the Company on the 7th February 1793 as a toll collector at Langley Mill.

He was provided with a house, rent free, and received a salary of £40 p.a. (£2,820 in present day’s value). In common with the practices of those days, anyone handling money had to provide a guarantor against any debt he may incur.

From 1793 until 1797 Henry collected tolls and paid them monthly to the company treasurer Mr Toplis. From September 1795 he also collected tolls for the Nottingham Canal Company. He must have impressed his employers because on the 4th March 1797 he was offered the position of company agent, which he accepted. The company agent was located at Cromford and he was responsible for the following: Care of the weighing machine and the wharf.

Collecting tolls from the toll collectors and any other monies due to the Company.

At a committee meeting on the 12th December 1818, it was resolved that Mr Cutts was no longer considered agent to the Company and arrangements were made for a responsible person to collect the tolls weekly from the collectors. It was also resolved that application be made to Mr James Berrisford, Mr Cutts guarantor, for payment of the £500 bond.

At a special committee meeting on the 12th January 1819, Mr Cutts attended and admitted that a sum of £724 3s 9d (£51,059) was owing. The committee agreed to reinstate Mr Cutts if he agreed that the Company withhold £100 out of his salary of £200 until the balance over the £500 bond was paid. It was also ordered that Mr Cutts pay the tolls received weekly to Mr Toplis, accompanied by a weekly tonnage check.

On the 5th March 1819 the clerk reported that application to Mr James Berrisford for the payment of Mr Cutts bond of £500 had not been successful and action was instigated to recover the bond.

On the 17th May 1819 Mr Cutts wrote to the committee with his resignation and sent some of his books of accounts without any receipts, therefore, it was perceived that Mr Cutts had absconded with the Company’s money. The Committee ordered that the necessary legal steps be taken to recover the monies owed.

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

Paying bills and wages.

Arranging for repairs to the canal, reservoirs, buildings, towing path and bridges as directed by the Company’s engineer.

Arranging for the purchase and sale of boats as directed by the committee.

For these duties, and no doubt any more that the committee deemed necessary, Henry was rewarded with a salary of 80 guineas p.a. plus £6 for horse hire and an allowance of £10 until the Company could build him a house. He also had to provide a guarantor, this time for a bond of £500 (£35,000). A Mr James Berrisford of Ashover was named as guarantor.

On the 27th November1806 the offices and workshop at Cromford were broken into and goods and some copper money stolen. Henry was charged by the Committee to take steps to discover the offenders and a reward of £30 to be paid on conviction. Henry is now a detective!

From 1803 until 1812, Henry received increases taking his salary from £100 to £150, until on the 26th March 1813, he applied to the committee for an increase, and in the words of the committee “in consideration of his long and faithful service to the Company” raised his salary to £200 (£14,100).

On the 11th December 1818, at a committee meeting at the Blackmoors Head Inn in Nottingham, it was reported that Henry Cutts had deposited his books of accounts and left. He wrote to the company secretary, a Mr Percy, stating his absence was in consequence of his being unable to pay what he owed to the treasurer. Directions were immediately sent to the collectors not to pay any more money to Mr Cutts.

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Local History:

World War I - Training the Voluntary Aid Detachments For many years I have helped to look after the archive of Derbyshire Red Cross which is kept at the county headquarters at Matlock Green. The collection gives a comprehensive picture of the formation, structure and activities of the Society locally from 1909. The material from the earliest days has a special relevance now as we commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War in August, 1914.

Particularly interesting to me are the training manuals used to impart the knowledge needed by the members of the voluntary aid detachments, and we are fortunate to have copies of the first four issued by the Society, which are: the First Aid Manual (No. 1); the Nursing Manual (No. 2); the Training Manual (No. 3), all published in 1912; and the Hygiene and Sanitation Manual (No. 4), published in January, 1914.

Each manual first sets out in detail the role of the Red Cross and the composition and function of the voluntary aid detachments. The subject content constitutes the main body of the book, and the candidates learned about the systems of the body and the treatment of injuries, and the care of patients and nursing procedures. The Hygiene and Sanitation course taught the causes and prevention of diseases, food and nutrition, personal hygiene, and sanitation in households and military camps. Then the manuals give instructions regarding the conduct and syllabus of the courses and the examinations. All regulations and content had to be adhered to as approved by the War Office and the British Red Cross, and the tutors and examiners were to be chosen from trained medical staff in the case of First Aid, or medical practitioners and qualified nurses for the Nursing course.

Experience of hospital nursing was gained by working in a local hospital such as the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, and VADs could gain experience at a military hospital like Netley on the south coast.

Anyone volunteering to serve abroad as a VAD could only be considered for possible selection if they had passed an examination at proficiency level; that is having already passed standard and higher levels of

War Office inspection of a Derbyshire Detachment

the disciplines studied.

The quality of the training and practical experience ensured the effectiveness of the VADs whether at home or on active service in the theatres of war. In 1918, the Director-General of the Army Medical Service, Sir John Goodwin, wrote: “Let me add my tribute to the splendid work of the VADs, both at home and abroad. Their devotion is beyond all praise, and they proved themselves a most valuable auxiliary to the nursing staff of our hospitals.”

If you have any information in your family records about Red Cross service during the first or second world wars, we would be interested to hear from you. Members of Belper Historical Society can be found at St John’s Heritage Centre on the last Saturday of the month, except December, between 9.30 and 12 noon if you would like to drop by and discuss Belper’s history. We also have a programme of talks at the Heritage Centre on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm. The talk on September 3rd will be “100 Years of Trent Buses” given by David Bean. There is a charge of £1.50 for visitors for the talk including tea/coffee and biscuits.

By Pat Marjoram Chairman, Belper Historical Society

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Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes

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

Tuesdays 7pm. Contact Geoff: 07802 657321

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

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

Belper Hope Café and open mic Salvation Army Hall, Belper Market Place, Sunday 7pm to 9pm. Quiz.

David Howarth: 07726 694618.

1st Belper Rainbows Belper Lane, Belper, Thursday evening, for girls 5 to 7. Details from belperrainbows@hotmail.co.uk

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

Call: 01332 881766.

1st Belper Scout Group Belper Lane, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14. Group scout leader Sandra Nix: 01773 829373.

1st Openwoodgate Scout Group St Mark’s Church Hall, Over Lane, Belper. For boys and girls 6 to 14.

Group scout leader Sharon Marshall: 07809 408 829.

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

Aroma Run by Belper Community Church at The Greyhound Inn on Whitemoor Lane. 3rd Sat each month 10.30am. Free cake & coffee. Quiz & chat.

Families welcome. Tel:Henry Ford 01773 828619.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belper Aiwakai Karate Club Training for all ages and abilities at Belper Leisure Centre John O’Gaunts Way, Belper on Fridays at 6.30pm. The general club finishesat 7.45pm followed by advanced session running until 8.30pm. Dave Johnson 01773 856245.

Belper Singers Chamber choir of 24 voices, repertoire includes sacred and secular works, mostly unaccompanied. Vacancies for experienced tenors and basses. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm, Congregational Church, off Green Lane, Belper, DE56 1DB. www.belpersingers.webs.com or call 01773 852835.

Belper Art Group Meet at Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper, every Thursday 7pm to 9pm in Room 19. All abilities welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Darron Moody 07921 501981.

Belper Chess Club Every Wednesday at The Old Kings Head, Days Lane, Belper. Start time 7.30pm. Secretary R Harrison Tel: 01773 824885 or 07971 111061 e-mail: rsharrison70@btinternet.com www.belperchessclub.org.uk Belper Civic Forum Civic association for Belper parish (including Milford) particularly concerned with planning, services, town improvement and heritage matters.Email belpercivicforum@hotmail.co.uk or Roger Shelley 01773 829176 Belper Community Church Meets twice a month at Whitemoor Centre 10.30am Sundays on John O’Gaunts Way. Modern Church for all ages.

Tel: Henry Ford 01773 828619.

Belper Countryside Joggers Jog Derbyshire group. Meets on Belper Lane across from the Talbot Hotel.

Mondays at 7.45pm (beginners), Thursdays at 7.30pm (intermediates).

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

Belper District 50+ Forum Nailers Function Room, The Triangle, Belper. Quarterly open meetings.

Various themes relating to over 50’s and work with schools and care homes. Ann Homar 01773 829556.

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

Details on www.ikma.co.uk

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

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

Belper Stroke Club Belper Leisure Centre, off Kilbourne Road, Belper, 2pm to 4pm on alternative Tuesdays. 01773 824804.

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

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

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

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

Belper Toy Library The Bungalow, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper DE56 1RZ All Welcome to Come Play & Take Away - “Stay & Play” Session 1.30 - 4pm £2.50 entry fee includes craft activity, refreshments, 1 free toy hire.

Lifetime membership is £5.00. School, Group & Child-minder membership also available upon request. E-Mail: Belper@toylibraries.org Over 2,000 toys available for hire visit www.toylibraries.org or contact mobile 07528 165120 or 0845 310 2738.

Belper Town Wind Band Methodist Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, on Tuesdays, 7.15pm. Brass and wind instrument players any age, average to good abilities, welcome.

Gaynor Lovett: 01332 881875.

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

New members welcome. Roma (01773) 821499.

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

New members welcome. Call Marie on 01773 824406.

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

Contact: 07935 600027.

Bumps and Babes Group For new and expectant parents every Monday 10-11.30am in the Belper Community Hall.

Pregnancy Yoga The Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, North Mill, Belper Wednesdays: 6pm-7.30pm. Breathing, relaxation, and gentle stretching with experienced pregnancy yoga teacher/NHS midwife. Alison Talbot 07877 970112; alison@purplelotusyoga.co.uk www.purplelotusyoga.co.uk

BYTE (Belper Youth Theatre) Drama & Performance Arts for 11 to 16 year olds at Long Row School, Belper, on Wednesdays 5pm to 6pm. Call 01773 828724.

Citizen’s Advice Bureau Free advice in all GP surgeries in Belper, contact your surgery for appointment.

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

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

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

Eric Allen: 01773 823105.

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

Kelly Austin: 01773 763841, or communitycrafts@fsmail.net

Reiki Share Group For Reiki Level 1 or above. Meets last Fri of month at Fleet Arts, Belper.

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

Ronin Budo Karate Club Training on Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm & Thursday 7-8pm at Belper Strutts Centre. More info: Call Charles Spring 07980 639437 or go to http://www.facebook.com/RoninBudo or email: charlesspring@btinternet.com Rotary Club of Belper and Duffield Monday evening 7.30pm at the Lion Hotel, Bridge Street.

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

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

All welcome. Details: www.roughtruffles.org.uk

Compassionate Communication Practice Group Belper Unitarian Chapel. Learn how to use non-violent communication (NVC) to enhance relationships & resolve conflicts. Info: Fran Hill 01773 827452, 07955 588356 or franhill2@gmail.com

Royal British Legion(Belper) Club Strutt Street, Belper. Entertainment every Saturday evening from 8.30pm. Also alternate Tuesday evenings from 8.30pm.

More info: 01773 822151 Everyone welcome.

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

Dalesmen Male Voice Choir of Belper Practice at the old Herbert Strutt School, Strutt’s Centre, Derby Road, Belper, 7.30pm Mondays. New members welcome, or just sit and listen. Paul: 01773 748986.

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

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

Diddi Dance Pre-school dance group at Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Meet on Thursdays 9.30am to 10.15am for children 16 months to school age. No classes at Christmas. Debi Walker: 07805 784445 or www.diddidance.com

Scottish Dancing Hazelwood Village Hall, Hazelwood. Opens mid-Sept. Details from Robert Bee 01629 822476 Shamanic Journeying Group Meet 3rd Friday of the month. St Johns Chapel, The Butts, Belper 7pm – 10pm Contact Pat Dunnicliffe or Del woods on 01332 880984 dunnwooddrums@live.com Info: www.dunnwooddrums.com

Fibro Lifestyle Informal self-help support group for people with Fibromyalgia. Meetings held last Tuesday of each month. Info: Brenda 01773 827019.

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

Contact Dawn 07917 728912.

Fleet Arts The Fleet, Belper. A local charity delivering high quality arts opportunities within the community. Rooms for hire including Music Rehearsal space at very reasonable rates. Details: 01773 820484, Email jane@fleet-arts.org or visit www.fleet-arts.org

Star Roles After-School Drama Club at Fleet Arts For children aged 6 to 11 yrs. Fridays 4.30-6pm term time only.

Contact: 01773 880479 or 07760 376467.

Fleet Indoor Bowls Belper Would love to see new members at our very laid back, friendly club.

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

Phone: Annette 01773 824945.

Folk Friendzy Traditional Dancing for youngsters 5-19 years old at Belper Community Hall (behind Belper Library, Bridge Street, Belper.)

Saturdays 9am to 12.30pm. Also at Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet, Belper on Wednesdays 6.30pm to 9pm. New dancers welcome.

01773 743741.

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

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

Trevor 01773 821920 Genus (Belper District) Scout Network For boys and girls 18-25. Contact network leader Adam Thompson 01332 841744; email genusnetwork@belperdistrictscouts.org.uk or visit http://www.belperdistrictscouts.org.uk/genusnetwork/ Goryukan Belper Aikido Club Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU, Tuesday & Thursday nights.

Contact Henry Sensei on 07538-757073/Email: yoshinkan.aikido@virgin.net/Website: www.belper-aikido.co.uk L D Camera Club Meet alternative Tuesdays at the Conservative Club, Campbell Street, Belper, 8pm. T Swift: 01773 853437.

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

Meditation Group Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row off Green Lane. From September 2014 meets every 1st and 3rd Wed 7.45-9.15pm. All welcome – no experience necessary. Andy Phillips 01773 823160 or andyphillips.one@gmail.com Parent & Toddler Group at Fleet Arts Every Thursday from 10am to 12pm. All Welcome.

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

Strutts Centre Ltd Derby Road, Belper. A thriving community centre run entirely by volunteers. If you wish to hire a space or want more details of the many varied activities held here, ring Strutts on 01773 599993 or visit websites www.strutts.net or www.strutts.org The Chevin Singers Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper, term time Tuesday 10am to 12noon.

Unaccompanied singing. No need to read music or have any singing experience. £3 per session. Call 01773 822253 or just turn up at Strutts.

The Drop Inn Centre Independent Youth Centre & Charity Advice, support & alternative education for young people Open: Mon 4.30pm - 9.30pm, Tues 6pm - 8pm, Thurs 7pm 9.30pm. More info: Andrea Fox 07960 576257 email: thedropinn@hotmail.co.uk www.thedropinn.org TinyTalk Baby Sign Language Class, Tuesdays 10am to 11am in term time. Christ Church, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1BA. Details from Dawn Holt dawnh@tinytalk.co.uk, 01332 781059, www.tinytalk.co.uk/dawnh Toddler Group Every Wednesday 10-11.30am in the Belper Community Hall Transition Belper Community organisation and charity working towards a low carbon local economy. Meet at 7.30pm first Tuesday of each month at Strutt’s Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper. See www.transitionbelper.org or email info@transitionbelper.org. Phone: 07773 667316.

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

Twistin’ Tots Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Tuesdays 9.45am-11.45am, Music and Play session and 2pm-3pm, Music session. For babies 0 to 5 years.

Jacqui: 07977 578359.

Umbrella – Parent/Carer’s Support Group Meet second Thursday of the month @ Strutts, Derby Road, Belper (opposite Babington Hospital) 10.00am – 12pm. More details: Alisha 01332 785658 Walking for Health Meet at Babington Clinic, Derby Road, Belper (or occasionally at Belper Train Station) on Wednesday 10am. Free walk led by trained volunteer walk leaders. Call Tor Pitts on 01283 563483 or 07977 439309. Belper Beginners Walk. Meet outside Belper Clinic, Babington Hospital. Wednesdays 2.00pm.

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

Yoga Classes Whitemoor Medical Centre, Whitemoor Lane, Belper. Tuesday, 5.50pm to 6.50pm. Gentle Yoga, Thursday 9am to 10.30am.

Book with Rachel Jennings: 01332 780580.

Yoga Classes The Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, North Mill, Belper Mondays: 7pm-8.30pm, Tuesdays: 9.45-11.15am, and Wednesdays: 7.45-9.15pm Alison Talbot 07877 970112; alison@purplelotusyoga.co.uk www.purplelotusyoga.co.uk

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

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

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

Scouts – Fridays 6.30pm till 8.15pm. Ann Cantrill 07817 636232.

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

01773 714098.

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

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

Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

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

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

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

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

Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tae Kwon-do & Self Defence Kilburn Village Hall Adult & Junior classes Sat: 10.00-12.00noon. Sun 9.30-10.30am Panthers 4-7 yrs Sat: 9.00-10.00am & Wed 5.00-6.00pm Contact Shirley 07779 812468 http://www.progressive-selfdefence.co.uk The Wednesday Club Denby Institute first Wednesday every month. 2.15pm. Betty: 01332 880726.

All welcome.

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

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

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

01773 741586

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

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

Amber Painting Group Friendly Art Group meets Fridays 1.45-3.45pm, Methodist Church Hall, King St, Duffield. New members welcome. Tel: 01332 842016.

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

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

Tony Rawcliffe 01332 841501.

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

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

New members welcome. Sylvia Owen: 01773 824534.

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

Duffield Gardening Club Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield, first Saturday each month, 10am. Slide shows, outings, activities, coffee. Secretary Ken Cheesley 01332 841770.

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

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

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

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

Family service first Sunday every month.

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

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

Monday 6pm, Tuesday 9.30am and Thursday 6pm. Contact Julie 07934 494121

Ladies Night Informal evenings with talks, crafts and social events every 3rd Tuesday 7.45 pm, in Horsley Village Hall Church Street, Horsley. 01332 881025 or 01773 741977

Horsley Woodhouse

Kick Fit and Abs Blast Duffield Meadows Junior School – aerobic and conditioning classes.

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

Matt Elliott: 07971 923248 or e-mail mattelliott@live.com

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

Sitwell Scout HQ off Church Lane, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6AW. Other sections to open soon. Info: www.1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk, Email: Cubs@1stsitwellscoutgroup.co.uk

MASSIVE – Youth Drop-In Centre Emmanuel Community Church, Chapel Street, Duffield.

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

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

Eric: 01332 881566 or 07790 863997

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

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

Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

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

Info: www.musicatduffield.com

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

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

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

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

01332 840536.

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

Call Glyn: 07739 190976 Tiny Talk Baby Sign Language Class Wednesdays 10-11am at The Scout Hut, Duffield.

Becci Davies: beccid@tinytalk.co.uk ‘Tra La La’ Singing & story sessions.

Thurs mornings – age appropriate groups upstairs at The Pattenmakers Arms.

Info Clare: 07932 815668 Email: tralala2013@hotmail.co.uk Who Let The Dads Out! Toddler Group for Dads, Grandads and male carers and their under 4’s. Every 2nd Saturday in the month at Duffield Baptist Church, Makeney Road. DE56 4BD. 9 am – 10.30am. Enq: Robin Merrifield susa1@live.com , www.debc. org.uk 01335 372039.

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

Drumming Group Meets last Fri of month (may differ) 7pm – 9.30pm at The Arkwright Hall, Moorside Lane, Holbrook.

Contact Pat Dunnicliffe or Del Woods on 01332 880984 email:dunnwooddrums@live.com Info: www.dunnwooddrums.com Holbrook Baby & Toddler Group Holbrook Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Holbrook. Fridays 9.15am to 11.15am, term time. £2 per family. Rosemary Woodward: 07795 602478 Holbrook Friendship Club First Thursday of every month. 2pm -4pm at the Sports and Social Club, Shaw Lane, Holbrook. Call David Robinson for more information 01773 828304 Holbrook Garden Group Holbrook Moor Methodist Church, Moorside Lane, Holbrook, third Monday each month, 7.30pm. All welcome. David Skelton: 01332 881221.

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

Details from Sharon Stevens: 01332 781403.

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

Horsley Woodhouse Royal British Legion Horsley Woodhouse Over 60’s Club meets in the hall, alternate Tuesdays at 2pm. Bingo, dominoes and cards. Outings for members at regular intervals. Subs £8 per year. Come and join our friendly group.

Call Don 01332 881379.

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

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

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

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

Malcolm Parkin 01332 880160.

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

Baby Sensory Baby development classes at Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton.

Meet every Tuesday 10am to 11am. Call Claire 07967 485855 to book your free trial visit.

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

Little Eaton Dance School Little Eaton Village Hall, Little Eaton Park. Meet Saturdays, children 2 and over. Fun classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and acrobatic dance.

Julie Law: 01332 835392 or 07815 564096.

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

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

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

Holbrook WI Arkwright Hall, Moorside Lane, Holbrook, first Wednesday each month. 7.30pm. Lilian Phipps: 01332 881419.

Little Eaton Players Amateur dramatic group staging several events a year. Rehearsals on Thursdays at Little Eaton OAP Hall, Barley Close, Little Eaton, 7pm. Steve 07970 969874 or littleeatonplayers@hotmail.co.uk

Horsley & Coxbench

Little Eaton Playschool United Reformed Church, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton. Sessional play, care and learning. Monday to Friday for children 2 years to school age.

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

07887 990783 or www.littleeatonplayschool.co.uk

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

Horsley Over 60’s Club Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley, alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Secretary Betty Holloway: 01332 880726.

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

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

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

Susan: 01332 832577.

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

Conductor Barbara Lowe: 01332 833861.

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

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

Poems for Pleasure WEA class meet at Baptist Church, Main Road, Smalley. 11-week course, from Wednesday September 30 to December 9, 10am to 12noon.

Secretary Wyn Harvey: 01332 880013.

Smalley Art Group Draw and paint, at Smalley Institute, 79 Main Road, Smalley, every Tuesday 10am to 12noon, and 7pm to 9pm. Joining details from Jean Ross: 01332 781319.

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

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

Ripley

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

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

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

Snacks available. Helen 07970 767667

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.

Milford

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

Amber Valley Tai Chi Chuan Kawagishidojo (formerly the Riverside Garden Centre) Milford. Tuesdays 6.30-8pm. Info: www.ambervalleytaichichuan.co.uk or 01332 890460.

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

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

New toilet and outside platform lift.

Info: 01773 821965.

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

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

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

Diana Lawday: 01332 842913.

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

Jo: 01773 825478.

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

Diana Lawday: 01332 842913.

Morley & Smalley

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

Amber Valley Access Group Contact Keith Boot 07980 591801.

Email info@avag.org.uk www.avag.org.uk 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 Stroke Group Meet alternate Fridays at St Joseph’s Hall, Butterley Hill, Ripley.

Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813.

Amber Valley Talking Newspaper People who have difficulty reading can receive tapes of local news (weekly) and magazines (monthly) free of charge. Info: Ellen Hughes 01773 608954.

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

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

Info: 01629 533900.

Morley Book Club Informal meetings every four to six weeks.

Details from Beryl Toms: 01332 880107.

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

Morley Evergreens Two outings a year and Xmas dinner. Further details from Secretary Kath Davies 01332 880719. Anyone receiving a pension (retirement, disability, widowed) is eligible for membership.

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.

Morley Village Youth Club Morley Village School, Main Road, term time only, Wednesdays, 7pm. Open to children and ex-pupils of Morley Village School, and children of that village.

Secretary: Dawn Lockwood: 07799 061177.

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

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

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Morley WI Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, 2nd Tues each month. 7.30pm Contact Pam: 01332 664587

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

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

Hearing Help (AV) Social group every 3rd Wednesday 11.45am-2.30pm. Lip Reading Group every Friday 10am-12pm. At 156 Derby Road, Ripley.

01773 570976.

Ripley 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

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

Moorwood Moor Angling Club Ponds on Inns Lane, South Wingfield, daily 6am to 10pm. More details on membership, and junior teach-in sessions from John and Kath: 01773 746486 Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities. Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley.

Call 01773 742017 for details and to book or visit www.musicaldimension.co.uk Ripley (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 Amateur Drama Group Meet every Mon at Mill Hill School. 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471 Ripley and District Gardening Club Every third Saturday at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley 3pm to 5pm. New members very welcome.

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

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

Call Tony 07773 897621.

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

Dancers and musicians welcome. 01773 743560.

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

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

Contact Gill 01773 744580.

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

Players of a club or local league standard are welcome.

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

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

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Greenhillock’s Fellowship Club for over 50’s. Wood Street Methodist Church, Ripley, Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm. Quality entertainment, speakers, social afternoons, quizzes, day trips. David: 01773 423854.

Ripley Royal British Legion Branch 3669 Meet first Thursday of every month at The Sir Barnes Wallis, Maple Avenue, Ripley. 7.30-9.00pm. All welcome.

Info: Chair Dean Fowler 07966 442387 or email dean.fowler1@btinternet.com Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com Ripley School of Dancing Marehay Miners Welfare, Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley. Ballroom, Latin American & Classical. Children’s class Saturday 9.45am - 11am.

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

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

Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

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

Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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.

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

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

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

Sue 01773 570364.

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Ripley 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.

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Community Diary August/September 2014 August

3rd: Open Garden for The National Gardens Scheme Charity. 9 Main St. Horsley Woodhouse. Cream Teas. 1.30pm-4.30pm. £2.50 adults, children free. Enq. Alison Napier 01332 881629.

9th: Angels Animal Rescue Family Fun Day & Dog Show. 10am ‘til late. Kilburn Miners Welfare, Chapel St., DE56 0NR. Dog registration 9.45-10.15am. Stalls, pony rides, bouncy castle.

9th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroider’s Guild’s day trip to Oxford including visit to the Ashmolean Museum. Visitors welcome.

Info: 01773 835995, email janet.austin2@btinternet.com 10th & 24th: NGS Open Garden 2014. Wharfedale, 34 Broadway, Duffield, DE56 4BU. Info: http://bit.ly/1kbFpRp or www.garden34.co.uk 16th: Breadsall 54th Annual Flower Show. Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road, Breadsall. 2pm Admission 30p. Refreshments, raffle, plant and produce stall, auction of the produce.

18th: Heanor Floral Arts Group presents The Spirit of Sherwood by June Borrowdale. Wilmot Street Welfare Centre, Heanor at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Visitors £5.

September

12th -14th: Waingroves Methodist Church present the Waingroves Show with events at different venues around the village including Chapel on 13th 10am-4pm, Waingroves School on 14th 10am Open Air Service, 11am Fun Run, 1-4pm Games.

13th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderer’s Guild present “Demonstration and Shop” with Viv Arthur from Art Van Go. Derbyshire House, Sherwin St. Derby DE22 1GP. 1.30pm for 2pm. Visitors welcome. Info: 01773 835995, email janet.austin2@btinternet.com 14th: Morley Village Show, Morley School. 12pm. Entries accepted 9.30-10.30am. Programmes from Three Horseshoes & Morley School. Info: email rebecca.emerton@gmail.com 15th: Heanor Floral Arts Group celebrates harvest festival. Wilmot Street Welfare Centre, Heanor at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Visitors £5.

18th: Kyleburn Historical Society presents Tattershall Castle by Sara Blair-Manning (NT). Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Highfield Road.

7.30pm. Guests £2, children under 16 free.

20th: Ripley & District Spiritualist Church, Argyll Rd., Ripley DE5 3LH presents an Evening of Spiritual Mediumship with Maria Davey of Mansfield. £4 on door.

25th: Waingroves Methodist Church present Tea & Chat MacMillan Afternoon. Coffee, cakes & games in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

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 2014 please e-mail it to karyn@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2014

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