All Things Local - Ripley Edition - Dec 2015/Jan 2016

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Hello readers and welcome to the Christmas/ New Year edition!

Some of you may recall this phrase from famous American children’s author Dr Seuss and his book ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’: “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store … maybe Christmas means a little bit more!”

Well, I’m inclined to agree. Of course it’s lovely opening carefully wrapped gifts and seeing delight on people’s faces from presents bought at the shops. But it’s so easy to overdo it with the pressures of life nowadays.

You don’t have to compensate your way out of things by spending silly amounts of money. Christmas Day if you’re not working, is the perfect day to do nothing but spend TIME. It’s one of those precious days of the year where everyone expects you to not work and to be with friends and family instead … so make the most of it and even if you can only afford a couple of smaller gifts for your children, make sure they’re ones that you can sit and do together. Children love nothing more than to make things, or have their parents watch them and interact with them.

If you’re hoping for a break from the kitchen over the festive season, then look no further than these pages for some inspiration on where you could go. We really are lucky with the fabulous choice of restaurants we have on our doorstep. One such restaurant is Angelo’s in Milford; many thanks to them for providing a 2 course Sunday lunch for 2 people as this edition’s crossword prize.

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Winners’ Corner

CONGRATULATIONS Kelly Brooking of Marehay who has won a bottle of Champagne

CONGRATULATIONS Mr J M Maycock of Belper who has won a 2 course meal for 2 at The Brasserie at Horsley

It’s time to sign off. I sincerely thank you for continuing to support your little, local magazine and I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful year throughout 2016. I’ll see you again in February.

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

Helen Young – Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator.

Contents

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 people at Angelo’s Restaurant, Milford Champagne Sudoku Children’s Puzzles Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS!

6 48 50 57

Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

11 Food, Drink, Entertainment 17 Health, Beauty, Fitness 23 Motors

28 Home & Garden 31 Children & Education 50 Community 53

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Business & Professional Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors attorneys could make decisions on your day-to-

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Our team at Shacklocks have a particular speciality in preparing arrangements of this Gemma Hardwick is aas Legal Executive with kind and also of acting professional Shacklocks LLP , Solicitors and Investment trustees to enable wishes to be fulfilled and Advisors, and is one of their team of instructions to be followed. experienced lawyers working from offices Allestree, Belper, Ripley and Mansfield Ifinyou are thinking of supporting charities advisingyour on Lasting of Attorney, through Will or Powers during your lifetime Wills, Trusts, Probate, with a lump sum, and whythe notAdministration talk to us aboutof Estates.

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

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Business & Professional

Money Matters: Giving Gifts As the festive season draws near, we focus on our families and celebrate a time to give and make gifts.

Presents under the tree is one way, but giving gifts of capital or assets to potentially reduce inheritance tax is another.

Inheritance Tax is due upon the death of a person whose worldwide assets exceed £325,000. This limit is known as the Nil Rate Band. A married couple can share their allowance of £650,000 between them.

The Nil Rate Band has stayed at £325,000 per person since April 2009; however, in the Summer Budget, George Osborne announced an additional ‘Family Home Allowance’ that would be phased in over the next 5 years, giving a person an additional allowance of up to £175,000 for use with the family home only. If there was no family home, then the limit would stay at £325,000 for the foreseeable future.

Effectively, by April 2020 an individual could have, in theory, £500,000, or a married couple £1,000,000, before any inheritance tax was due. Where a property is worth over £2,000,000, the family home allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 of value above £2,000,000.

There are other ways to reduce the burden of inheritance tax. Money given away in your lifetime can reduce the size of your Estate if you survive for a period of 7 years after making the gift. There is also an annual £3,000 gift exemption and you can make as many gifts of £250 as you like, providing they are not in receipt of the £3,000 annual

exemption. Gifts from your surplus income can also be helpful and exempt, so too can gifts to charities or political parties.

Beware though: once having made the gifts yourself, you would have no entitlement to the benefits from the gift as this would be deemed a Gift with Reservation and not effective for Inheritance Tax mitigation.

Placing assets into Trust is another way to potentially mitigate inheritance tax but can be complex and restrictive to the person establishing the trust, and may not be suitable without very careful financial and legal consideration. Many types of Trusts exist and great care should be taken on the nature of the Trust.

Tax is a complex matter, so taking good advice is important, as everyone’s financial situation is different and requires a bespoke planning solution.

So, it remains for us to wish you Season’s Greetings and have a wonderful and prosperous New Year in 2016.

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

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The Better Life Shedding a Tear It’s funny how attached you can become to inanimate objects. It was only a summerhouse, after all – a glorified, double-doored, glass-fronted shed.

And in its time it has mainly housed folding chairs, the lawnmower, chicken bedding and the cat. Even so, I was sorry to be parting company with it. Summerhouse still sounded so bright and optimistic, even this late in the year, despite its current appearance.

The roof had become open plan in places and the Russian Vine (not for nothing is it sometimes known as mile-aminute) had infiltrated and exploited the guttering, several joints and three places along one side panel. So, all things considered, it was time to make a difficult decision. Or rather, it was time for Anne to make a difficult decision.

Demolition was a straightforward affair, once I’d taken on board Anne’s advice not to stand in the middle of it and pull. Nothing salvageable was wasted. The doors went to a neighbour to become elongated cold frames; likewise the bigger windows. We kept the smaller ones to bring on beans and butternut squash plants in the future. Plus, there was enough kindling – or rather, there will be – to fill our wood store.

It looked pretty, but there was more plant than building! site. The block work was, thanks to my non-involvement, perfect. Even the cat flap seemed to meet with Porsha’s approval. She is a pre-named, rescue cat, so I take no responsibility.

In the evening, a deputation of neighbours came up to take a look around the shed (with torches). Like I say, it’s a small village and not much happens here. One person asked, with genuine concern, if we planned to rent it out to holidaymakers. I quickly shed some light on the matter.

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The next stage in my summerhouse grieving process occurred when Anne took me shed shopping, since we clearly didn’t need another summerhouse and our actual shed was also on its last legs. When you run out of spaces on the doors to fit replacement hinges, it’s time to call it a day.

I wandered around the shed yard, surly and unimpressed, like a schoolboy having to buy new shoes for next term.

And then I saw it, framed in golden sunlight: a wonder shed. With glass along one side to let in light for propagation and so that we can watch the birds, and enough space for my tools, my bike and the cat, it ticked all the boxes. Delivery was assured in four weeks’ time and no money down – an all-round winner.

However, now that we’d prepared the ground, it was time to really prepare the ground by levelling it and adding a layer of sand. As the shed needs to sit on blocks and these have to be aligned and spaced perfectly, Anne waited until I’d gone out to work. A neighbour popped over to help; the same one who corrected my comedy coat rack (now you see it, now you pick it – and a pile of coats – up off the floor). By the time I returned home, all I needed to do was position some plastic sheeting, so that the cat didn’t feel tempted to leave an organic time capsule in the sand.

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Just a Thought...

Santa Chores She’s making a list, she’s checking it twice. . . And probably a third or fourth time! It must be Christmas! The season of goodwill, indulgence, joy and military style organisation in households up and down the country.

I am as guilty as the next person for getting into a complete tangle over the Christmas strategy.

Who’s going where on the big day? What shall I buy for Great Aunt Bertha? How much tinsel is too much and can anyone remember if cousin Layla is vegetarian this year or not?!

It wasn’t always this way. When I was a child I also made a list every December. However it was much more interesting as it was for his eyes only (Mr Claus). I recently found one such letter where I

had quite politely asked Santa (aged 6) for a torch, a watch and a ‘bretend boat’ (pretend I think!).

It instantly made me smile; the simplicity of it.

So I think this year instead of making a monumental list of insurmountable tasks, I’ll revert to form. I’m writing to Santa and asking not for the watch, the torch or even the boat (real or otherwise!). I’m asking for peace of mind; the reassurance that no amount of list making or planning will have any measurable effect on the enjoyment of the day and the knowledge that as long as we share the season with good friends and family we’ve ticked the only box necessary. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy, list free, New Year!

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Lifestyle

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

This outing sees us in Robin Hood country – Sherwood Forest. We are off to Worksop, going via Nottingham and coming back via Chesterfield.

Whilst bus pass holders go for free, passengers without a bus pass will need to pay a fare. Where savings can be made, I will point them out.

We start by heading to Nottingham. My own preference is Trent Barton’s Rapid One which leaves Ripley Market Place at 10:15am, arriving in Nottingham’s Victoria Bus Station just after 11:00am, depending on weather and traffic.

From Bay 9 at the Victoria Bus Station, the next bus is the Sherwood Arrow at 11:20am. Operated by Stagecoach, the destination blind says ‘New Ollerton’ where it goes first, and then on to Worksop.

You do NOT need to change buses. Much of the journey is through the ancient forest and the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is one of the stops. It is possible to leave the bus here for an hour and then catch the next bus to continue the journey.

Worksop has a new bus station which has only recently opened.

It has all the usual facilities and the town centre is only a short walk away. At the time of my visit, the bus station café had yet to open but there are others nearby. The local library (200 yards away to the right, across the road) has a very nice café.

The next bus, No. 77, leaves Bay H for Chesterfield at 15 minutes to and 15 minutes past the hour, taking approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to complete its journey.

The return to Ripley is straightforward with Trent Barton’s Comet leaving from stand B14 across the road at 20 past and 10 to the hour.

This is the renamed Red Arrow service which retains the timings of the Red Arrow.

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A Trent Barton Zig Zag will cover the Rapid One and the Comet, whilst a Stagecoach Explorer will get you from Nottingham to Chesterfield via Worksop.

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

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

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Lifestyle

Travel Delightful Dordogne The sun is warm, the light translucent and it feels like the South of France. Here on the edge of the Massif Central, the Dordogne river meanders, emerald green or silvery blue, turbulent or placid, shaping the land with fertile valleys and cliffs, gorges and caves.

La Roque-Gageac jostling for space right against the rock on a river bend dotted with canoes.

But if white water isn’t for you, the best way to enjoy the river is on a traditional ‘gabarre’, gliding past wooded slopes and towering cliffs, quaint villages and eagle’s nest castles clinging to rocky outcrops. There are herons and wagtails, ducks and lonely kingfishers in luminous colours. The banks twitter with bird song and here and there, a tree dips its roots in the water. High above, the lovely Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac look down on the scene, among woodlands and formal displays fragrant with box.

The Dordogne region covers roughly the four ancient counties of the old Périgord province, rich in history and wildlife and in the northern reaches, part of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park. Each area is named after its dominant colour: ‘Green Périgord’ in the north, for its lush valleys; ‘White’ in the centre for its limestone plateaux and shepherd huts around Périgueux, best known for its Roman remains and cathedral; ‘Purple’ in the south for the vineyards of Bergerac; and ‘Black’ in the east for the oak and pine forests around Sarlat.

Now imagine four boys chasing after their dog, stumbling upon caves no one knew existed.

That was in 1940 when Lascaux began to reveal its 17,000 year old frescoes, so stunning the site became known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of Prehistory’. Today it is closed to the public for preservation but visitors from all over the world gaze in wonder at the superb replicas while the nearby troglodyte dwellings beckon, dark and eerie, on the cliff face.

Meanwhile, fortified villages and castles recall the Middle-Ages when French and English, Catholics and non-conformists, struggled to ascertain their power across these bucolic lands. Today, they simply take your breath away, mirrored in ever changing waters, here Castelnaud and its medieval museum, there Beynac perched high on a cliff with panoramic views and officially one of ‘the most beautiful villages in France’, just like Domme and

Tucked in a hollow between the Dordogne and its tributary, the Vézère, Sarlat is a pleasant market town and a true architectural gem draped in glowing honey-coloured stone. There are elegant town houses, turrets and spires, wrought-iron balconies, archways, steep roofs, fairy tale gables and a Goose Square to remember the old trade.

Restaurants set up their tables in quiet gardens and the market is a head-spinning feast of colour and fragrance, olives, truffles in season, asparagus, aubergines, courgettes, strawberries, freshly-baked country bread, cheeses and traditional duck and goose products.

Sarlat has no river of its own but the Dordogne is just a stone’s throw away, rising in the Auvergne and flowing west for nearly 500 km to join the Garonne and form the Gironde estuary. But this is indeed a special river for in July 2012, the Dordogne and its watershed were designated Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, proof that in this delightful corner of rural France, locals live in harmony with the natural world.

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Humour: Me Tarzan, You Jane I just got back from a Stag Do. Many parts of me hurt, quite a lot.

I have consumed punishing amounts of lager and junk food, exchanged fortyeight hours’ worth of good-natured (but unrepeatable) insults and made an enormous twit out of my big brother. All of which is exactly how it should be. We had an amazing time.

Breaking down the events of the weekend, I find myself reflecting on the wondrous phenomenon that is male bonding, which is nowhere more potent than on a Stag Do. We drink, we sing, we make playful remarks about each other’s sexuality and then we kick a football around. No one falls out, and nobody cries. Easy.

Now my mum, who has raised five (mostly quite metrosexual) boys, maintains that it’s much harder to be a man now than it was for, say, the wartime generation. Back then, a man was a man and a woman was a woman. He wasn’t expected to exfoliate and she wasn’t expected to complain if he never brought her flowers. Strangely, the evolution of Modern Man has led him to a place where he is required to groom fastidiously and appreciate Downton Abbey but, at the same time, still be able to grate cheese on his abs. And this can be confusing for simple-minded folk like ourselves.

Despite this, I can’t help but feel that it’s still far harder to be a woman than it is to be a man, although not because of the obvious things like unequal pay, or the pain of childbirth. No, there’s one single thing that makes being a woman ten times harder than being a man, and I’ll tell you what it is. It’s other women.

I’ve learned this from my girlfriend, who makes no bones about the fact that most of her daily insecurities relate to a not uncommon terror of what other girls will think about her hair, make-up, clothes and relative level of fatness. I used to think this was just rhetoric, and that she didn’t really diet and moisturise and buy new clothes just to impress girls, but it turns out I WAS WRONG. How do you people function under these conditions?

As a result, of course, Hen Dos are a veeeery different affair from Stags. Girls apparently do things like play The Compliment Game, where everyone sits in a circle and opines about how wonderful the bride is. Involvement is mandatory. All of which is somewhat undermined by the amount of catty gossiping that tends to take place before and after the event. You see, social studies have indicated that men generally take the mickey out of each other in person, but as soon as one bloke leaves the room, everyone enthuses about what a fantastic chap he is.

Women, it would appear, often work the other way round.

I hope it doesn’t seem like I’m generalising here, or stereotyping the sexes, because as a slight, floppy-haired artist with a penchant for dressing flamboyantly I’m probably already about 34% female myself. Mainly, my message is simply to appeal to you ladies to just be a little bit nicer to each other.

Stop giving yourselves such a hard time; you are all wonderful people.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off for a soothing papaya facial - because I’m a modern man, and by golly I’m worth it.

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

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Baking: Stollen This spiced and fruity Continental sweet bread is perfect for serving over the festive season with a glass of warm mulled wine.

Makes 10-12 slices; ready in about 3 hours Ingredients: 50g butter 175ml milk 3 tbsp caster sugar 375g strong plain white flour, plus extra for kneading ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp ground mixed spice 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast Zest of 1 lemon 1 large egg, beaten 125g raisins 25g chopped mixed peel 50g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and quartered 175g marzipan Melted butter, for brushing Icing sugar, for dusting

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes, then roll out to a 25cm square. Shape the marzipan into a sausage shape and place down the centre of the dough. Fold one side over to cover the marzipan then repeat with the other side, overlapping in the centre. Seal the ends. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas 5.

Bake the stollen for 35-45 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

Brush the hot stollen all over with melted butter and roll in the icing sugar to coat.

Leave to cool.

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Put the butter, milk and caster sugar in a small pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.

Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice into a large bowl and stir in the dried yeast. Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk mixture, lemon zest and egg. Mix together with a roundbladed knife to form a soft and sticky dough.

Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

At first the dough will be quite sticky so add more flour as necessary.

Flatten out the dough and knead in the raisins, cherries and peel until just combined. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

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Recipe

Spiced Winter Vegetable Soup A hearty and warming soup made with seasonal winter root vegetables. Serve with thick slices of warm crusty bread for a filling lunch or supper.

Serves 4 Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tsp medium curry paste 300g carrots, peeled and diced 250g swede, peeled and diced 2 large parsnips, peeled and diced 1.4 litre vegetable stock Crème fraîche or natural yoghurt Parsnip crisps (see tip) Crushed coriander seeds, to garnish Method: Heat the oil in a large deep pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 6-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute then add the diced vegetables and cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.

Pour in 900ml of the vegetable stock and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Cool for 10 minutes.

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor (in batches if necessary) and return to the pan. Stir in another 300ml of the remaining stock and heat through

gently. If you prefer a soup with a thinner consistency, add the rest of the stock.

Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve in warmed bowls garnished with a spoonful of crème fraîche or natural yoghurt, parsnip crisps and crushed coriander seeds.

To make the parsnip crisps, use a potato peeler to shave long thin strips from one large peeled parsnip. Half fill a large deep frying pan with vegetable oil and heat until a cube of bread dropped in the hot oil browns in 30 seconds. Fry the strips of parsnip in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on kitchen paper.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

Hair & Beauty Matters Well, this year has flown by! We’re now in the Christmas/New Year edition, as we prepare to mark the end of this year and the start of a new one.

Christmas Party Quick Tips We can all relate to the panic that sets in when we realise we haven’t lost the necessary 7lb to get into that slinky party dress. But don’t panic; there is an answer! There are some really good express wraps out there. Start them around two weeks before the big night and as long as you avoid fizzy drinks and fatty foods, these will do the trick. It’s by no means long term, but a great quick-fix.

Body wraps are also very good for the New Year – start as you mean to go on and say a quick goodbye to any extra inches that you’ve added over Christmas.

For that glowing look in these dark winter months, grab a face mask for renewing your skin. The exfoliating ones are good as they soothe out fine lines and wrinkles, plumping skin and giving a nice glow. My personal favourites are the ‘glam glow’ ones, which celebrities seem to love too!

For a subtle winter tan on those nights out, make sure you shave or wax 24/48 hours in advance, exfoliate on the day, and moisturise with something tan compatible to ensure a smoother finish. Express tans are available that can give various depths of colour – leave for an hour for a light tan, 2 hours for medium, or 3 for a darker colour.

When you wash them off, make sure you shower (don’t bath as this will soak the tan straight off) and don’t use soap, just water. Give a gentle rub over the skin to make sure the guide colour is off. If not, and the water just trickles over the skin, you may think that you’ve been left with a stripy tan when in fact it’s just guide colour that hasn’t washed off properly. Pat dry gently. To top up, use a gradual tan or an express tan and make sure you continue to exfoliate every 3 days otherwise you’ll get a build-up of tan, creating a patchy look.

Hair Now that we’re going into the cold, winter months when the heating’s on and we tend to blow dry more, our hair becomes drier – so make sure you treat your hair to a hair mask and oils to combat the dryness and keep it shiny and smooth.

If you’re juggling work, kids and all those other jobs that need doing, it’s not always easy to find the time to style your hair. Here are a couple of quick party styles that will work for day going into night: Party Hair 1. Curl hair all over.

2. Place into bands all down the head, but leave a section at the front out.

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Use other grips to place hair, making sure you can’t see the bands.

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Party Ponytail 1. Pop a quiff in front.

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The ‘Extreme Fitness’ programme is much less daunting than it sounds. There are no gruelling gym sessions or cabbage soup diets in sight. It’s not a fad diet; it’s a safe, sensible eating and exercise plan developed by Alex, a level 4 qualified personal trainer.

For 10 days, Alex posts diet advice and simple daily exercise routines via a ‘secret’ social media group.

Her advice is easy to follow and can fit into even the busiest of lives, with previous members achieving astonishing results – losing between 6lbs and 1 stone, and up to 16 inches!

One group member commented “If someone had told me I could lose a stone in less than 2 weeks, I wouldn’t have believed them ... and then I tried Alex’s 10 day programme and it works! It mixes a healthy (but strict) diet with fitness videos to really help boost weight and inch loss. It has opened my eyes to a whole new way of eating; a regime I intend to follow and integrate into my everyday life. Now the 10 day extreme programme is over, I can still have my nights out but Alex has taught me how to plan for those and how to compensate for my moments of weakness! Working as part of a group like this is extremely motivational and Alex’s on-going support is brilliant. It’s astounding what a difference 10 days can make!”

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 bodyweight exercises that can easily be done at home.

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Derbyshire Walking: Bakewell & Hassop Station Bookshop Supplied by Rob Bradford www.derbyshirewalking.co.uk Walk Area: Bakewell Distance: 3.5 miles Start Point: Northern end of town bridge OS Map: Explorer OL24 White Peak Area 1:25000 Map Ref: SK 220 687 Parking: Pay and Display Tea Shops: One, plus tea rooms in Bakewell Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

town becomes extremely busy and parking can be difficult, if not almost impossible. Parking for this walk is best from either the car parks off Coombs Road (northern end of the river bridge), or at the agricultural centre if driving in from the south. There is also limited town centre parking in the market place on nonmarket days; but it is so limited I personally tend not to bother with it. Given the number of different long and short stay parking options available I have chosen not to detail parking charges.

Until recently, there has been a tradition of feeding the ducks and geese on the river (as well as the trout that rise to grab bread before the ducks), however this activity has now been banned by the local council, because it attracts too many male ducks who then mob the female ducks during the breeding season.

The Walk: The start point for this walk is the northern end of the 12th century bridge over the River Wye. If you have parked in town, cross the bridge (take care – the footpaths are very narrow, and the bridge is both busy and narrow). If you have parked in one of the car parks off Coombs Road, make your way back to the bridge.

The town bridge and River Wye

A nice gentle short walk, nothing too uneven underfoot, the only section that may be considered steep is towards the end of the walk on the descent to Holme Hall. This walk has the advantage of a tea shop around a third of the way along at Hassop Station, and tea rooms aplenty in Bakewell itself when the walk is over.

One unusual feature of this walk is the total absence of any stiles!

Getting There: Bakewell is a prominent market town in Derbyshire located on the A6 towards the north of the county. To this day, agricultural and cattle markets take place each Monday (Bank Holidays excluded as is the week of the Bakewell Show). During these times, the

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Bakewell Station

From the bridge, walk up Station Road and away from both the bridge and the A6. The road splits almost immediately; keep left and walk up the hill. The road curves left as it climbs; continue following the road until it reaches a point where a number of roads converge. Remain on Station Road by continuing straight ahead at the junction.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness A short distance beyond the junction to the right is the former Bakewell Station with its small pay-and-display car park. Pass to the left of the station buildings to access the Monsal trail.

On joining the Monsal Trail, the former track bed of a rail link between Manchester and London, turn left and walk north-east for a distance of a mile to Hassop Station. The station is now a tearoom and bookshop, with indoor seating and a sun terrace overlooking the Monsal trail. It is well worth a visit if you have the time.

Hassop Station Tea Rooms

From Hassop Station continue along the trail in the original direction for a further quarter of a mile or so, to the point where a bridleway crosses the trail. This point is easily located as it is signposted and has a bench to take in the views. Take the obvious path to the left through the gate and continue up the hill; the path soon becomes walled on both sides.

Continue forward, passing through three gates until the right-hand wall is replaced by a fence.

The next section of the path is grassed and, from the depth of the hoof prints, is often used for a gallop. That being the case, it may be advisable to keep dogs on a lead. The end of this fenced section of the bridle path is marked by a further gate and is the highest point of the walk. It literally is all downhill from here! Once again, walk between dry stone walls; for a short distance the path becomes uneven and slippery if wet. This next section I found to be quite active in terms of wildlife, spotting a couple of pipits (identified by their striking white tail bars) and rabbits aplenty. One disappeared

into a home not five yards from me as I walked.

Again, the presence of so much wildlife may need to be taken into account if walking with dogs – also, there is a deep disused quarry nearby. Continue forward through a further two gates exiting into an open meadow. The path continues along the obvious path through the middle of the meadow descending back towards Bakewell. The spire of Bakewell’s Church can be seen in the valley below. This is the steepest section of the walk, so care may be needed if the grass underfoot is wet. Leave the meadow via a wooden gate into a rough tree-lined lane that continues to descend past Holme Hall to the River Wye. On reaching the road at the end of the lane, there is a packhorse bridge directly ahead. This bridge has never been widened and shows just how narrow some of these bridges were.

Riverside path Do not cross the river; rather turn left along the road and look for a small sunken wooden gate in the wall to the flood meadow on the right. The gate has two stone steps immediately in front of it that are not obvious until the gate is reached. Pass through the gate and follow the path diagonally to the left towards the river. When the path reaches the wall once more do not take the steps up to the road, take the path between the bottom of the wall and the river. The path soon opens out once more into a flood meadow; continue towards the bridge, exiting the meadow by a gate at the end of the bridge to return to the start point of this walk.

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

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Motoring

Motoring McLaren 650S Spider Things are moving quickly. Probably a bit too quickly. Like the four fighter pilots dog fighting above our heads, my brain is processing information faster than it should be, and as I watch the Mercedes GT S fall away into the distance behind me with snatched glimpses in the mirror, it’s clear there’s not much that’s going to catch this thing any time soon.

At full throttle and with Track mode selected on the McLaren’s prominent dash dials, the 650S and I are moving at internal organ-rearranging speeds across the Welsh moors as it rifles through its ratios. The roof is down and we’re open to the elements; the small, leather and carbon clad cabin is filled with a rush of oxygen and the heady smell of the outdoors. I’m happy.

This is the MSO version of the 650S Spider, which means it’s even more exclusive than its brothers. The flippy paint, that shimmers beautifully from black to purple, is an £8,632 option, while it’s adorned with carbon fibre extras like mirror arms (£3,505), diffuser (£7,463) and even yellow seatbelts – you will be charged £2,247 for the pleasure of changing the colour of these. It’s amazing what customers will pay when presented with an extensive options list, isn’t it?

What they’re paying for really, of course, is the exclusivity that MSO offers; and supercar buyers like nothing more than exclusivity. That and how a car makes them feel. Fortunately it ticks both boxes very well indeed. I spent a lot of time in the 650S and, although over long distances found it a little uncomfortable, it was easy to ignore thanks to its astonishing performance and the glow it gives you every time you climb in through those dramatic doors.

The steering has a crispness to it and feedback I’ve not experienced in a very long time; while it’s hard to imagine how anything could ever feel any quicker than this 641bhp supercar. Goodness knows how a P1 could offer an experience any more intense than this – even now I can’t fathom anything being any quicker.

But to the ultimate question: would I buy one? As much as I love it, as good as it is and as beautiful as it looks, I’m afraid I just couldn’t. It doesn’t float my boat like a Ferrari 488 and I can’t help looking at the figures and thinking you could have the Mercedes, Civic Type R and Mazda from this test and some change for fuel for the same price. The McLaren is good, but not three cars good.

At least I am now, thinking back to that adrenaline rush of speed. In the driver’s seat the 650S demands chess player levels of concentration but my word it is good. McLaren’s supercar offerings have played second fiddle to the drama from Maranello since they arrived – somewhat overlooked by supercar buyers who deemed them ‘too clinical’ and ‘numb’. That’s a shame, because what the British firm has achieved in such a short space of time is to be applauded. The 650S is, without doubt, a match for any offering from Ferrari, but over four days with the car I can sort of see what they mean about the numbness. It’s hard to criticize a car for being too good, but this 650S really is. The stomach churning acceleration – which will see it hit 124mph in just 8.6 seconds – is incredible, but it’s laid down in such a perfect manner that it feels like a computer game, not a heart tugging machine.

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Timber glazed extensions such as a garden room or orangery are a chic addition to any home An orangery roof will usually be flat, finished with lead whether traditionally styled or contemporary. or a modern alternative such as single ply polymeric roof When designed sympathetically to the property membrane, and can feature a striking roof lantern and built using modern manufacturing techniques, providing natural light to the room below. a timber-glazed extension will outlast, outperform Your questions answered

by Jon and be far more attractive than any “off the shelf” Pilkington, Jon Pilkington Architecture All extension types typically feature brickwork to differentLtd UPVC conservatory. extents, with conservatories often using low level walls to support the main structure. There is usually more These extensions can be integrated into the existing variation with garden rooms and orangeries as these room structure and will give a natural flow out into the can be predominately made from brickwork, or a garden to enjoy all year round. As well as being properly combination of brick andthe timber framing. insulated and ventilated,CAN these LIFT types VALUE of extension NEW BEDROOM BYcan also or simply to extend kitchen. be as physically secure as any other part of the home.

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Book Reviews: Great Christmas Gifts Buying a book for someone can be a bit of a minefield… Will they enjoy it? Do they already have a copy? Will you be able to borrow it?

Hopefully our top picks of recent releases will help you to navigate that minefield and get you on Santa’s good side.

Faber Poetry Diary 2016 Various Authors This is one of those books that you get given one year, and then find yourself buying as a gift for years to come. A week-to-view diary that offers a poem or illustration for each week, the Faber Poetry Diary makes Monday mornings just that bit more enjoyable. The 2016 version includes a wide variety of poets, from Simon Armitage to Wendy Cope, via Dylan Thomas, Alice Oswald, Sylvia Plath and a whole lot more.

The Lake House Kate Morton It’s 1933 and a missing child throws the privileged Edevane family into a downward spiral. Fast forward seventy years and the child’s older sister, Alice, finds herself re-opening old wounds when a police detective starts asking questions about the unsolved case. A real page-turner, this is the kind of book you want to curl up and disappear into on Boxing Day. (It’s also a great one to give as a gift in the understanding that you get to read it once the recipient has finished with it.)

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Gardening: Growing Fruit Trees For the ultimate in gorgeous apples, pears, plums or more, the fruit needs to be freshly picked and sun-warmed – so grow your own and make some good looking additions to your garden, even when space is limited. There’s no need to have a massive plot or an orchard to grow fruit trees…

You can grow fruit trees in surprisingly small spaces, especially if you don’t grow them in a classic tree shape, but train them. Training them into espaliers (several sets of horizontal ‘arms’), cordons (single main stems grown at an angle) or fans (with branches trained into a fan shape) means that you can grow many varieties of apples and pears up against a suitable vertical surface such as a wall, fence or set of sturdy wires.

You could also train fruits like apples to make a neat edging for a bed or border about 45cm above ground level (called ‘step-overs’). A step-over apple grows to a height of about 30cm and is trained to form two horizontal ‘arms’, which will bear a smallish crop of fruit. Try step-overs around the edge of your vegetable plot or flower bed.

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Provided you get the right rootstock (see opposite), you can grow fruit trees in large containers. The container needs to be big – a half-barrel at least – and have drainage holes kept clear using a few inches of broken china or ‘crocks’ at its bottom. Good quality loam-based compost such as John Innes No.3 will work well, but help to keep it well aerated and free-draining by adding 25-50% multi-purpose loam-free compost.

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You can buy one year old ‘maidens’ or ‘whips’ which are small, fairly straight stems and train them yourself or you can buy trained or part-trained trees.

Make sure you choose varieties that flower at the same time so that they pollinate each other and thus provide fruit. Ask your supplier which ‘pollination group’ each variety is in.

At this time of year you can buy inexpensive fruit trees sold ‘bare-root’, which means lifted from a field and not container grown; they also establish well. Bare-root fruit trees are generally available from about November until early March - so don’t delay, get ordering or planting today!

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Short Story Mrs Porlock’s Parrot An ash branch whipped across the windscreen, snapping the wiper blade off cleanly. Barry pulled the car on to the verge and slammed on the brakes. The driver’s side windscreen became a river and the light from his headlights just a blur. Mrs Porlock’s parrot tutted.

Barry wished he was home and dry. He’d foolishly agreed to a fifteen mile round trip in the driving rain to collect his neighbour’s parrot from the vet. These last two miles were the most perilous. The high-banked lane, in many places, was only the width of one car.

The rain rattled down like gravel, and a car sped by.

No one was sure how old Mrs Porlock’s parrot was.

The bird never spoke, or did any tricks. It had just two states – either tutting with disapproval, or sulking. It particularly disapproved of anything garish or bright.

Mrs Porlock could never have fairy lights at Christmas, and the bird still hadn’t forgiven Barry for once wearing a Hawaiian shirt. It tutted at him again.

Barry suspected there had never been anything wrong with Mrs Porlock’s parrot. Either the rotten thing feigned illness to get some fresh fingertips to peck, or Mrs Porlock fancied it looked peaky just to get herself some respite from its miserable company. A white van thundered past, making the car rock unpleasantly. The parrot returned to sulking mode.

The vet had been very keen to see the back of it.

“There’s nothing wrong with this bird that some manners couldn’t cure,” she had said good-naturedly.

“He’s an old soul, just keep him safe and warm.” Barry noticed a sticking plaster on each of her fingers. Even the kindest vets have their limits, Barry thought.

With only one working wiper, it was impossible to see what was up ahead. While he’d always joked that he could drive this road blindfold, and in fact had done it once for a bet in his early twenties, without a co-pilot he couldn’t know if anything was coming the other way.

At this time of night there were plenty of folk about who drove as though they owned the road. His only option was to leave the car on the verge and walk the rest of the way.

Barry looked at his passenger. He wondered if the old bird could survive a two mile walk in the pouring rain.

It began tutting again.

“I know you’re annoyed,” Barry said in exasperation, “but all this tutting doesn’t help.” There was a sound of engines and two motorcycles flew by. The parrot stopped tutting, and returned to sulking.

Barry slumped in his seat, at a loss for what to do. If he sat tight until the rain stopped he could be here all night. The passenger side windscreen wiper waved happily as if mocking him. Mrs Porlock’s parrot had a perfect view of the oncoming traffic. If only his co-pilot wasn’t a dumb bird.

Barry looked at the parrot. It can see the oncoming traffic, Barry thought, and when it sees headlights it tuts. He waited. Within a few minutes the parrot began its annoying tutting again. Barry looked at his watch. Exactly thirty seconds after the parrot began tutting, a Range Rover rumbled past. Thirty seconds, Barry thought, would give me enough time to pull out of the way.

He took a deep breath and put the car in gear. It was only two miles, Barry thought with determination, they would both arrive safe and dry, or not at all.

It was going to be a very defining two miles for both of them.

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The Diary of a Local Mum The Night Before Christmas

defeating the object of the cleaning...). Followed

by Christmas drinks with friends, Christmas film at home, trying to keep Dad awake longer than the kids, mince pies for Santa, letters, stockings, new Christmas Eve PJs. And then, the fatal error – checking the NORAD Santa tracker to see where the Big Man is.

As a child, I always loved Clement Clarke Moore’s poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’.

Now I’m a parent, however, I’ve realised it paints a slightly inaccurate picture:

Technology’s great isn’t it. Now, Santa’s not just arriving at ‘some point’ during the night; they know that he’s currently in Russia and will be here in precisely 6 hours and 20 minutes. So now there’s no chance that they’ll sleep because they’re clock watching...

‘Twas the night before Christmas...

Except it wasn’t. We’d barely finished summer; in fact I think I may have still been wearing flip flops the first time I spotted mince pies in the supermarket. “Look Mum! Mince pies!” came the cries from the children, their excitement levels already creeping up a notch. “Is it nearly Christmas?”

“No! Don’t be fooled! It’s still months away.”

But by then it was too late; the seed of thought had already been planted. I love Christmas, I really do, but only when it’s Christmas. I know the more organised out there like to shop early and I can see that has advantages, but if you’re a small child there is a limit to how long you can sustain the excitement. Lists are written, then re-written.

Letters to Santa are posted far too early – and then another advert comes on TV or a new toy is released – and an amended version has to be sent in haste, because they’ve now completely changed their minds about what they’d like. Finally, it’s time to buy advent calendars (which probably went on sale shortly after Easter eggs were removed from the shelves) and the real countdown begins. For children, those 24 days seem like a lifetime, let alone the three months of pre-advent waiting.

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...

Yeah, right! Christmas Eve is a mission not only to prepare everything for The Big Day, but to tire out the children so there’s a vague chance that they might fall asleep sometime the right side of Christmas Day. Whatever it takes. Cue a frantic day of festive activities: visits to Santa, seeing relatives, present and card deliveries, cooking, cleaning (whilst simultaneously singing along to hyper-happy Christmas songs and supervising a craft activity that involves glitter, thereby

Mama in her ‘kerchief and I in my cap, had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap...

That’s the best line of them all! And I’m not talking about the ‘kerchief and the cap. A long winter’s nap? On Christmas Eve? You have got to be kidding. Any parent knows it’s the shortest night of the year. Between trying to stay up until after the kids have gone to sleep (usually assisted by a variety of festive tipples) and peeling your eyelids open as they bounce on your bed at some unearthly hour announcing that it’s morning (when the last night’s festive tipples are no longer working in your favour), your brain has anything but ‘a long winter’s nap.’ It feels like it’s been taken out and replaced with a soggy sponge. Somehow you have to find the energy to bounce out of bed and choreograph the ‘best day of the year’, with presents and turkey and relatives and crackers and games and pudding and washing up and more games and films and music and laughter and tears (and more laughter, followed by more tears, because it’s really “NOT FUNNY!”) and tired children and tired grown-ups...

Christmas with kids is magical, it really is. I just wish I had a wand.

‘Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!’

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

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

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Local History The World’s Oldest Railway Tunnel In a garden of a house in Fritchley village is the north portal of the world’s oldest railway tunnel.

The tunnel was built in 1793 by Benjamin Outram as part of the Butterley Gangroad, which transported limestone from a quarry in Crich to a wharf on the Cromford Canal at Bullbridge. It was then transported onward by canal to his ironworks at Butterley. This tunnel predates the Stodhart Tunnel on the Peak Forest Tramway by two years, making it the world’s oldest railway tunnel.

The tunnel as seen in 2013

In the mid-nineteenth century, the Outram’s L-shaped rails were removed and replaced with edge rails and the railway continued to operate as a narrow gauge mineral railway until 1933.

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.

The tunnel as seen in 1946

By Bert Crump

The tunnel is 23m (92ft ) long and was constructed using the cut and cover method, i.e. a trench is cut, the tunnel is then constructed and the trench filled over the tunnel, leaving an open trench at each end to form cuttings that were stone lined. At some time in the past, the cuttings were filled, blocking the tunnel; in 2001 the owner of the north portal decided to investigate to see if the tunnel still existed. Out of this decision, the Butterley Gangroad Project was formed, managed by the Derbyshire Archaeological Society.

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to carry out the archaeology to expose the north portal, and entered the tunnel in February 2013. Although blocked, the tunnel has survived in reasonable condition (see picture) and excavations at the south of the tunnel exposed a stone sleeper block in situ. This block is identical to those used by Outram on the Little Eaton Gangway. After the excavations, the tunnel was sealed but the remains of the railway still remain visible.

In 1813 William Brunton, an engineer at the Butterley Company, used the railway to test a steam locomotive called Brunton’s Mechanical Traveller. The test was successful and the locomotive was used to move empty wagons for a number of months. The locomotive was propelled by a piston that actuated a complex series of rods and leavers that moved two cast iron legs, which stepped up and down, pushing the locomotive forward (unlike later conventional locomotives that convert piston action into rotary action to drive wheels).

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Your Horoscope December 2015 and January 2016 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all December: The festive season really gets underway with an exciting aspect between Mars and Uranus around the 10th. This is just the right energy to make the pre-Christmas festivities sizzle! The new moon is in Sagittarius on the 11th and, with communicative Mercury entering practical Capricorn around the same time, opportunities to manifest a cherished vision are illuminated. Energetic Mars remains in balanced Libra all month and the Winter Solstice occurs early in the morning of the 22nd, followed on Christmas Day by the full moon in the sensitive sign of Cancer. Capricorn and Cancer energy are very different: Cancer is emotional and sentimental, while Capricorn tends to be practical and pragmatic. This powerful time will be all about blending and balancing – and enjoying the festive days.

January: An exciting New Year begins with the Sun very close to transformational Pluto in Capricorn.

We are now faced with a dynamic, possibly unsettling, year in which we will need to rethink our strategies; philosophical and spiritual systems will also be in need of an overhaul. Saturn is now firmly in Sagittarius, bringing some limitations and serious hard work in order to turn opportunity into a solid reality. Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, turns retrograde on the 6th (until the 26th), once again emphasising the need to reflect and reconsider before making any important decisions. Energetic Mars moves into determined Scorpio on the 4th; that’s just the right place to keep up with those New Year’s resolutions. The new moon is in Capricorn on the 10th and the full moon is in Leo on the 24th. Enjoy your New Year stars and please do contact me if you would like to know what 2016 has in store for you.

ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Your ruler, energetic Mars, remains in the well-balanced sign of Libra all month putting the spotlight on your relationships. Uranus steps in with a spectacular aspect on the 10th – prepare for the unexpected! Adventure beckons with the new moon in Sagittarius on the 11th. January: Your highest goals are in the spotlight during January; planning for what could turn out to be a transformational year can begin now. Dynamic Mars, your ruler, is in determined Scorpio from the 4th, bringing excellent opportunities for you to connect with your deepest resources.

TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 21 December should be a transformational month for Taurus. Venus, your ruler, starts the month in Libra but changes signs on the 5th. Several areas of your life will come under intense scrutiny now as you seek to gain more harmony and balance. The new moon brings your finances into the spotlight. January: The Sun and transformational Pluto are lighting up a pivotal sector of your chart. Travel and romance are linked this month, so don’t let work commitments stop you from enjoying what the stars have in store for you. The new moon on the 10th could bring an exciting opportunity.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Your ruling planet, communicative Mercury, moves into practical Capricorn on the 10th. This is good news as all communications and plans can now be put into action. Abundant Jupiter in Virgo is stirring up your home and domestic life and new and creative ways of working can now emerge. January: Dynamic Mars and communicative Mercury are in a powerful aspect at the start of the month. You can now put your point of view across and win support from an unexpected quarter for any new projects or ideas. Take full advantage of the opportunities that come your way.

CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Uranus, the planet of surprises, makes many exciting aspects this month. The new moon in Sagittarius on the 11th is particularly important to your work. A sensational opportunity may come your way, so be prepared to have a broader perspective on all areas of your life. January: A close relationship is in the spotlight this month; you may need to focus on your private life and put career plans on hold. The new moon on the 10th helps you reach a new understanding if you trust your instincts. As Mars travels through Scorpio, let your intuition be your guide.

LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 The Sun lights up the playful area of your chart this month, encouraging excitement and adventure. Stern Saturn also occupies this area, possibly bringing some relationship issues to the surface. Demonstrating the perfect balance of self-assertion and cooperation is vital. January: As forceful Mars moves into the domestic area of your chart on the 4th you’ll find that your focus is changing. The importance of long-term bonds and family life become increasingly significant. The new moon on the 10th throws some light on an issue that has been troubling you for a while.

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Community VIRGO: AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Home and family life are in the spotlight this month; the new moon on the 11th could bring events to a head.

You may need to avoid rash decisions and the instinct to hurry important projects. Things should settle down mid-month as Mercury, your ruler, moves through level-headed Capricorn. January: Relationship minded Venus meets serious Saturn on the 8th in the domestic area of your chart. You might need to let go of preconceived ideas about the way that you should try to solve a recent problem. The new moon on the 10th brings fresh insight – and lucky Jupiter is in your sign!

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 You are accustomed to making everyone else in your life happy, but this month you can tend to your own needs without guilt. Venus, your ruling planet, is intense travelling through passionate Scorpio – it’s a time for pushing your own personal projects and interests ahead! January: Vibrant Mars is in your sign until the 4th, be sure to take advantage of this extra energy before Mercury goes retrograde two days later. Friendship groups are in strong focus around the time of the Leo full moon on the 24th; it also brings a new ambition to your attention.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 Three planets illuminate a very personal sector of your chart, bringing your values and your self-expression to the forefront. Powerful Pluto, your ruler, is strong in ambitious Capricorn. You are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. January: Venus has just left your sign and now she lights up the financial area of your chart; decision making is now on the cards. Banish your doubts as Jupiter and Mercury are in good aspect to each other, bringing you a new and inspired solution. The 10th brings a surprise communication.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Mighty Jupiter, your ruling planet, animates and energises the most pivotal point in your chart. Your work, your energy levels and your sense of timing should all be very good during this cycle. Others find you easy to be around, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage. January: Creative Venus has just entered your sign helping you to reach a more secure career position. Jupiter, your ruler, is radiating at the highest point of your chart – be flexible about the future and be prepared to change your plans. The new moon on the 10th gives you extra powers of persuasion.

CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 December is a strong month for creative pursuits and career matters. Energetic Mars is at the most pivotal point of your chart all month. Your ambition is heightened and opportunities may emerge from unexpected quarters. The full moon on the 25th highlights a relationship issue. January: Lucky Jupiter aligns with communicative Mercury at the start of the month, marking the beginning of a new chapter in your life. The 6th is an important date as the Sun joins powerful Pluto in your sign and presses you to stand tall and break free from a restrictive situation.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Three planets occupy a pivotal area of your chart this month – be ready for change and a new lease of life!

Group and teamwork are positively emphasised, particularly after the Sagittarian new moon on the 11th.

This is a very optimistic time for your personal ambition. January: Dynamic Mars reaches the highest point of your chart on the 4th, ensuring that this month will be anything but dull! Career opportunities could come out of nowhere; you can leave recent problems behind and win the recognition that you deserve. The full moon on the 24th brings an exciting meeting.

PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Financial matters need careful attention this month as Venus and Mars occupy the money sector of your chart; you have all of the necessary tools at your disposal to make important changes. Three planets in Sagittarius highlight your career - work can be demanding but also motivating. January: Your close relationships are under optimistic stars this month, as Jupiter and Venus, the planets of good fortune and romance, are well favoured.

Venus also highlights career matters so take full advantage of this chance to usher in a whole new era of confidence and success.

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Other crime prevention advice includes:

Police want Amber Valley people to put home security at the top of their Christmas lists this festive season.

“I would urge people not to leave expensive items like these in view of windows and doors as this can be a target for opportunist thieves over the Christmas period.

• Keep doors and windows locked – it only takes seconds for an opportunist burglar to get into your property; • Leave a light on if you are heading out and buy timer switches to turn lights on at a specific point; • Consider investing in gravel for paths or driveways leading to your property and motion-sensitive outdoor lighting so you know if someone is approaching; • Keep valuables out of sight and consider placing high-value Christmas presents in a secure place instead of under the tree; • Mark your property with kits such as SmartWater and get bikes security marked, too; • Register valuables for free on the secure website immobilise.com, which helps police reunite recovered stolen items with their owners; • Be vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately to the police on 999 if a crime is in progress, 101 in a non-emergency or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

“Simple steps such as closing curtains at night, not leaving Christmas presents or valuables in plain view of people outside, and making sure doors and windows are locked

For more advice, call your local Safer Neighbourhood team on 101 or visit the website: www.derbyshire.police.uk.

Residents are being urged to spruce up home security over the Christmas and New Year festivities to stop unwanted visitors from targeting their property.

To help people discourage burglars targeting Christmas presents, officers are reminding local people of simple security measures they can take to better protect their homes from crime.

Community Safety Inspector, Russell Dakin said: “Expensive gadgets are at the top of a burglar’s wish list including laptops, games consoles, phones, tablets, jewellery and children’s toys.

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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 Julie Hurst of provides a wonderful service Margaret’s Florist 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 Julie Hurst (pictured) from Margaret’s Florist in Ripley, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Joan Scott of Ripley nominated by Karen Simpson of Belper.

Here is what Karen wrote: “I would like to nominate Joan Scott for Friendship Blooms. Since my mum had a stroke just over 2 years ago, Joan has been the best friend to my mum anyone could wish for. She phones my mum every day (they talk for hours!) and once a week her husband brings her to visit my mum as my mum is unable to drive. She is a kind, generous, selfless person and I know that her friendship makes my mum very happy. I cannot think of a more worthy recipient for your Friendship Blooms as a thank you from me to show how much she is appreciated for all she does.” Karen Simpson Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet. All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating.

Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/working at the same address… and remember – flowers don’t just have to be for women!

The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work within the Ripley postcode area (DE5). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local,

Joan Scott (right) receives the bouquet from Karen Simpson.

74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or email 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 23 December 2015.

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Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes Codnor & Waingroves

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

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

Ann Goddard: 01332 780220. All welcome.

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.

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

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

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

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

01773 741586

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 St Clements Church, Church St, Horsley Thurs 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Contact Sarah 07454224088 1st Horsley & Kilburn Scout Group For boys & girls aged 6 to 14 at Scout HQ, Highfield Rd, Kilburn.

Contact: Richard Ward, 01773 857232 or 07795 420505.

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

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

Denby Footpaths Group Maintenance and preservation of local footpaths; community walks, circular routes. Jane: 01332 781305, or e-mail denby-footpaths-group@hotmail.co.uk Derbyshire Archery Club Now meet at John Flamsteed School. Shooting at times outside school hours.

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

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

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

Patricia Cooke: 01332 660837.

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

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

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

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

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

Meets at various times. Please call Ross for details. Ross: 07791 683056 Kilburn Wine Circle Kilburn Village Hall, Church St., DE56 0LU. Every third Wednesday of the month to taste wine. Contact David Savidge 0115 930 3712 or Phil Bacon 01332 883267.

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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

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

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

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

Contact: Sam Draper 07891 571488.

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

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 Every Wednesday, 9:45am – meet outside the Ex-service and Working Men’s Club, Horsley Woodhouse. Walks offered are 30 - 60 minutes, and 45 - 90 minutes (please call for details before attending).

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

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

Ripley 1st Ripley Scout Group Cubs, Beavers, Scouts 6/14 years for boys and girls. To join call group scout leader, Ron Ashton on 01773 745420 www.1stRipleyScouts.org 4th Ripley Rainbows For girls age 5+. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk for details Allsorts Activities for 0 to 5-year-olds. Free group on Thursdays 10.15am to 11.15am at Salvation Army Church, Heath Road. Further details: 01629 533900 Alphabet Childminding Group Meet at Denby Institute and Ripley Children’s Centre. Childminders wishing to join the group can call Marion on 07952 798808, Claire 07891 956715, Trina 07875 142583.

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. avcamclub@gmail.com Amber Valley CVS Volunteers needed to work with various organisations. Supports older people, families, children, helps and supports local groups giving advice on funding, as well as offering training, facilities and resources.

Further details: 01773 512076.

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

Supporting stroke survivors. Call Mary 01773 747813.

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

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

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

Info: 01629 533900.

Centre Stage Theatre Arts Dance, drama and singing for young people 5 to 18. Every Thursday evening during term time, at Mill Hill School, Ripley. Call 01332 232940 or email enquiries@csta.org.uk for details.

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

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

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

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

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

Ripley Recorded Music Society Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Meet twice a month, Thursday evening at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. To promote interest in an appreciation of classical music through the recording medium. Concert visits & Christmas social. Contact Philip Outram, Secretary, 01773 746939. www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ripley.htm

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

Ripley Residents’ Association Meetings last Monday of each month 6.30pm, Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. Advice and guidance on issues or concerns residents may have in a friendly, supportive setting. Info: Ruth Burton 07815301528.

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

01773 570976.

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

Contact Secretary on 01773 747415 or email: ripleyrotaryclub@aol.com

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

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

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

Ripley Running Club Meet at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley every Tuesday at 6.45pm Runners of all abilities welcome. More info: Eleanor Robinson on 01773 541950, or mail@ripleyrunningclub.com www.ripleyrunningclub.com

Messy Mondays Come along & get messy. Free group for children to explore & experiment with new textures & experiences. Mons 10.15am-11.15am, Wood Street Methodist Church. 01629 533900. Please wear old clothes.

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

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

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

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

Contact Eileen Towndrow 01773 741329.

Musical Dimension Singing group available for bookings – all monies raised donated to local charities. Practice nights Tuesdays 7.30pm at Marehay Methodist Chapel, Ripley.

Call 01773 742017 for details and to book or visit www.musicaldimension.co.uk

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

Contact: Christine Byard 01773 745170.

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

Geoff Bacon: 01773 608786.

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

David: 01773 744031.

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

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

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

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

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

Info: Terry Thorpe 01773 743471

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

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

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

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

Details from Roland: 01773 746543.

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

Call Tony 07773 897621.

Ripley Cadets Parade on Monday & Thursday 18.45-21.00 at the Cadet Centre, Mill Hill School. Open to all young people 12-18. Contact: Jo Moody 0785 2102104

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Mrs Phyllis Holmes: 01773 747355

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Ripley Ladies Group Meet 1st Tuesday of every month 7.30pm at Field Terrace Community Centre, Ripley. New members very welcome.

Contact Gill 01773 744580.

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

Players of a club or local league standard are welcome.

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

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Community Diary December 2015/January 2016 December 2nd, 9th & 16th: Advent Bible Study, Waingroves Methodist Church, 7.30pm.

4th: “Blast from the Past” – A live & local show from Spiltmilk Dance. The Village Hall, School Lane, Heage DE56 2AL, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Mrs V. Newey: 01773 853358.

4th: Christmas Wreath Making, Waingroves Methodist Church, from 6.30pm.

5th: Derwent Brass ‘Roy Poole Charity Concert’ in aid of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. Landau Forte Theatre, Fox St, Derby 7pm for 7.30pm. Advance tickets £8/£9 on door (children 14 & under half price). Booking advisable: 01332 605578; Foulds Music, Irongate; or www.derwentbrass.co.uk/tickets. Enquiries: sales@derwentbrass.co.uk.

5th: Waingroves Methodist Church Prayer Meeting, 10.15am; Christmas Lunch 12.30pm – to book: 01773 746350.

6th: Belper Food, Real Ale & Craft Festival. 10am – 3pm.

12th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild annual Christmas Celebration. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX, 10.30am to 4pm. Contact: 01773 835995.

12th: Evening of Festive Music with Derby Bach Choir & The Salvation Army Band, St John’s Church, Bridge Street, Derby; 7.30pm. Tickets: Foulds Music, Irongate or www.derbybachchoir.com.

13th: Comedy Night Christmas Special, No. 28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £7, bring own drinks. Tickets: www.wegottickets.com; shipoffools@yahoo.co.uk; 07804 563371. Info: www.facebook.com/twentyeightbelper 13th: Christingle Service, Waingroves Methodist Church, 4pm.

15th: Friends & Neighbours’ Gathering, 7.45pm, Waingroves Methodist Church.

20th: Nativity & Carol Service, Waingroves Methodist Church, 4pm.

22nd: Carol Singing around Waingroves. Meet at Christmas tree outside Community Centre, 6.30pm.

24th: Christmas Eve Carols at Belper Market Place, 8-9pm. All welcome.

25th: Christmas Day Service, Waingroves Methodist Church, 10.45am.

January

1st: Belper Heritage Walk with expert guide. 2pm – 4pm, starts Strutts North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD. Adults £4, accompanied children – free.

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

9th: Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild 10.30 - 11am: “Inspiration to Stitch” a talk by Linda Lloyd Willis. 1.30 - 4pm: memberled workshop. St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX. Contact: 01773 835995.

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 February/March 2016 please e-mail it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is FRIDAY 1st JANUARY 2016.

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Index Accountant: Amber Accountancy Aerials: ADI Communications Aerials: Aerial Technology Ripley Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Architect: Green 2K Design Architect: Jon Pilkington

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Bathrooms: Arctic Interiors Beauty Therapy: Essentials Beauty Beauty Therapy: Serene Retreat Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Building Work: Gary Wain Building Work: JJN Building Work: K J Developments Building Work: Peak Building Building Work: TDB

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Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf 29 Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton 29 Car Sales, Servicing, Repairs, MoTs: Geoff Cox 2 Car Servicing Repairs: Little Eaton Garage 30 Car Servicing Repairs: Marehay Vauxhall 30 Care Home: Ashmere 61 Carpet Cleaning: Roy Milner 44 Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Ltd 7 Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning: Jonelle 4 Cat Rescue Centre: Woodland Nook 4 Children’s Soft Play Centre: Planet Happy 52 Children’s Store: Children’s Choice 1 Chimney Sweep: Sooty & Sweep 4 Dental Practice: Glendair Dentures: Amber Technology Driveways: Amber Valley Driveways Driving Instructor: Mason Driving School

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Education: DCC Adult Education Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: TME Electrical

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Margaret’s Florist Foot Health: The Chiropody Clinic

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Garden & Property Services: The Garden Guy 48 Garden Centre: Meynell Langley 35 Gift Store: Hurst Chemist 16 Hair Salon: Serene Retreat 23 Health: NHS 63 Home & Garden Maintenance: H & H House & Garden 34 Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool 11 Joinery: R & D Joinery

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