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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice Well, we had some beautiful weather at the start of the month, so roll on the next instalment! There is lots going on in this edition of AVV. Heather from Body & Sole has provided us with a fabulous ‘how to’ guide for a home pedicure….please remember to send in your beauty questions for Heather to answer. I’ve been going to Heather for years now and she really is the go to expert for all beauty queries.

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There are some new ‘things to do’ including the child reach charity gig on page 15 and our very own Carla has submitted a fantastic choccy recipe to enjoy with the kids.

We had a sad report from last months dog walk from a reader that had come across some loose dogs which caused them to have an accident. Therefore, please take care when doing any of the dog walks, there will always be dangers that we cannot legislate for, so please do take care.

Finally, if you would like to submit anything to the magazine, questions, dog walks, articles, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always open to new ideas and we want to keep the content, fresh, local and readable...so please keep the ideas flowing!!

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Multiple Sclerosis Society Drop-in Evenings

These bi-monthly meetings are for anyone who is affected by MS whether they are a sufferer, carer, relative or friend. Come along for a coffee (tea or squash) and chat at Firs House, Alfreton on 4th July from 6-8pm.

‘Sealed with a Loving Kiss’ by Alfreton Drama Group

Presented by Alfreton Drama Group at Alfreton Wesley Church in Ellesmere Avenue on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th July at 7pm.

Laughs-a-plenty are in store as a struggling playwright’s childhood sweetheart turns up with marriage in mind—just as he’s about to wed his second wife! Admission will be free and there will be a charity collection. For more details, ring David Hopkinson on 01773 833627.

Alfreton Ladies Football Club

Are looking for new players for the 2013/2014 season. We play on a Sunday afternoon and train on a Tuesday night at Swanwick Hall School from 7 - 8:30pm. Contact colin. daybell@tiscali.co.uk

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Upcoming walk with Alfreton and District Rambling Club

We walk on alternate Sundays and meet in the car park near Alfreton Library at 9:30am. Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome. Sunday 23rd June, Eyam, 8 miles. Sunday 7th July, Great Longstone, 9 miles. There are also some upcoming evening walks, TBC. For more info call Terry on 01773 835437 or Dave 01773 835275.

Leonard Cheshire Disability - Green Gables ‘Car Boot’

Come along and support this local charity. You can either sell or browse but everyone is welcome and there are refreshments available.

Sunday 30th June, booters set up from 9am, public access from 10am. £6 Booters, £10 Traders and 50p to Browse. For more information, contact Julie Watlow on 07738 033056.

Amber Valley Rugby Club - Summer Campout

Starting from 3pm on Saturday 20th July...but remember your kit, as there is training the following morning!!

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Alfreton Safer Neighbourhood Update

Your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team is reminding residents to be security conscious over the summer months. Police have also noticed that the number of house burglaries tends to rise during the summer months as opportunistic thieves take advantage of people who leave their homes insecure while in the garden or in another part of the house. They are asking people to help reduce the opportunities for a thief to sneak into homes and officers will be holding crime prevention events throughout the summer months.

Summer time security tips include:  Making sure doors and windows are locked.

 Not leaving car keys or ID documents near doors, letterbox or windows.

 Keeping windows are closed at night time, even when you are in bed and investing in window locks for ground floor windows

 Security marking any valuables and registering them. You should also record any serial numbers.

 Keeping any side or rear garden gates locked at all times.

 Tiding away any garden tools after using them and always keeping sheds and outbuildings locked.

 Installing an alarm and security lights around your home to help deter burglars.

Remember that while we do live in a safe place, and the number of burglaries has fallen over the last 10 years, that taking a few moments to prevent your home being at risk could protect you from suffering the distress of someone stealing from your home. For advice on crime prevention visit the website: www.derbyshire.police.uk

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It’s always nice to come into the salon and have a good manicure so that you can check the health of your nails and select suitable treatment products, keep cuticles in good order and also get advice on suitable shades that are both in fashion and suit your skin colour. Between times it is also very relaxing to be able to give yourself a manicure. This can be a calm, stress free bit of me time, if you have a simple guide to help.

Get all your products and tools together, put on some music you enjoy, a nice cup of tea and off you go:

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 Begin by removing old nail polish with a gentle

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nail polish remover on a small swab of cotton wool. Press and pass it over the entire nail. Move gently from the base of the nail to the tip, until all the nail polish has been removed.

Using an emery board, shape the nail, filing away from the corner of the nail to the center on both sides.

Soak your hands in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to remove all dirt. You might like to add a little oil to the water to soften your cuticles. Now, clean under the edges of your nails with an orangewood stick.

Gently push the cuticles back with a clean orange stick covered in cotton wool.

If time permits, gently polish your nails with the three way buffer using first pink, then white, then the grey surfaces.

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 Massage moisturising cream into your hands 

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and cuticles to nourish your hands and help stop your nails from splitting.

‘Squeak’ your nails by rubbing over them with nail varnish remover so that the varnish will hold on the nails.  Apply one coat of a clear base coat.  Apply two thin coats of colored nail polish.

Apply one coat of topcoat.

Once this has dried a little, apply cuticle oil to promote soft cuticles and a great shine.

Allow at least an hour to make sure your nails are fully dry - unless you use Vinylux – your nails will be dry in eight and a half minutes!

Summer Waxing Package half leg wax, brow tidy, foot file and paint for £20 a real bargain and a good start to the Summer days ahead.

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Remember all Mavala and Vinylux products are available from Body and Sole in small affordable quantities. Why not pick up the telephone and get some expert advice?

Call Heather on: Tel: 01773 521462 Mob: 07840 640240

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10 This month we have a lovely walk with some excellent views of the Amber Valley. As usual there will be plenty of chances to let your dog off the lead but take care on roads and around livestock. We have walked around a large part of the local countryside in the past year or so but if there are any hidden gems you think we have missed please let us know. This month we had a request for a disabled access walk, so if you know of any please get in touch. Email us at info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638.

5 mile circular walk From Pentrich via Wingfield Manor A medium difficulty walk for you and your dog with some uphill sections and a few short stretches on country roads. The route should take around 3 hours. The terrain can be a little uneven so as usual a good pair of boots are essential.

1. Begin at St Matthews Church, Pentrich. Exit the churchyard through a stile located in the back left corner and follow the path that cuts across the field.

2. Cross the stile in the hedge and continue on the path diagonally across the next field. Pass through a gap in the fence on your left before the corner of the field and walk ahead with the hedge on your right. At the corner of the field cross a stile and turn left. Keeping the hedge on your left continue along the path across two more stiles and through a gate located next to a house.

3. At the road cross and turn right, taking care as you walk along the grass verge for a short way before taking the path on your left that takes you down the bank and across a bridge. After the bridge follow the path around to the right as it runs alongside the River Amber. As you reach some trees take the path that branches of to the left and follow it through the field, keeping the river on your right. Join the bridle path and carry on ahead.

4. Walk past Lodge Hill Farm, keeping to the r main bridle path. At the bottom of the ader e R hill as the track bends round to the right e Off take a stone stile on your left and cut across the two fields on the path.

5. At the road turn left and then take the next turn on your right. Follow the track around to the right then after passing through a gate before taking a track on your left. Pass through the gate and follow the path across the field. Cross a stile and keep ahead on the path along the next field.

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7. Cross the road and turn right. Almost immediately on your left, beside the building, take a stile and walk up the hill on the path towards Wingfield Manor.

Keep on the track past the Manor and at the cross roads turn right, passing through a gate and head down the bridle path. At the bottom turn right onto the paved lane and then turn left when you reach the road.

8. Carry on along the road, under the rail bridge. After the junction and as the road bends to the right follow the footpath sign on your left. Cross the stile and walk up the fields crossing the stiles.

9. At the road turn left and after only a short way take the footpath sign on the other side of the road. Cut diagonally across the field to a gate and turn left following the farm road up the hill. At the top turn right and follow the bridle path that will take you back to Pentrich, continuing on to the Church where you began.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. The Amber Valley Voice takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

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14Book Review - The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald If you haven’t seen the movie of The Great Gatsby (or even if you have), it’s worth taking a look at F Scott Fitzgerald’s original book, to see what all the fuss was about.

It’s been described as the Great American Novel and it may well be somewhere in the running – certainly it vividly recreates an almost mythical world which is beyond most people’s memory – the Jazz Age of flappers, wild parties on Long Island, excess and decadence.

The story of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his love affair with the shallow, self absorbed Daisy Buchanan is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who comes into their rich, pampered circle - so we always get an outsider’s view of the

American dream.

The narrative is a strong one – it’s a good read; but the real strength in the book is the atmosphere and a growing sense of the emptiness of wealthy America – at least in that period, but maybe there’s echoes of it in the canyons of today’s celeb-land.

The book is one which has grown in stature since its publication in 1925 – in the first year it sold only 20,000 copies and had very mixed reviews. One thing we should be grateful for - Fitzgerald changed the name of the book before it was published. Originally it was going to be called Trimalchio in West Egg. – can’t see that becoming a blockbuster movie...

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Charity Gig There will be host of local bands performing at the Alfreton Town Supporters club on Friday 5th July.

All proceeds will go to Childreach International, an organisation that works in genuine partnership with local communities in the developing world to improve children’s access to health, education and protection.

Tickets: £3 advanced booking/ £4 on the door Tickets available at: Studio 43, King Street, Alfreton & Windmill News, Riddings

E-mail alfretoncharitygig@gmail.com for tickets and more information Find the Gig: Alfreton Town Supporters club, North Street, Alfreton, DE55 7GL To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

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Scrummy Chocolate Marshmallow Chunks This is a quick and simple recipe that the kids can practically do by themselves. Just have the vacuum cleaner on standby for after the biscuit bashing part! Carla

Ingredients

350g digestive biscuits 150g plain chocolate 225g butter 2 tbsp caster sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp honey 100g mini marshmallows 100g white chocolate chips

Recipe Put the biscuits in a sealed polythene bag (I’d advise doubling up to avoid the mess!) and let the kids bash them to bits using their hands or a rolling pin.

Put the butter, chocolate, sugar, cocoa and honey in a saucepan and gently heat until melted.

Remove from heat and leave to cool slightly. Stir the crushed biscuits into the mixture until well mixed. Add the marshmallows and mix well, then stir in the chocolate chips.

Turn the mixture into a 20cm square cake tin and smooth over the top. Put in the fridge and chill for 2-3 hours until set. Cut into slices before serving.

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Out and About

A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area Monday Baby Massage - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA - 2pm - 3pm. Ages birth - 4 months. Contact the children’s centre on 01629 533735 for information on the next course.

Alfreton Jog Club (for those that can run for at least 30mins at a steady pace) - meet at 7:10pm at Alfreton Leisure Centre. Contact Anne or Amy at alfretonjogclub@gmail.com.

Tuesday Little Ones Group - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm - 3pm - Contact - 01629 533066 South Wingfield Youth Club - Fun & activities for kids aged 6-14 at South Wingfield Social Club, 43 High Road, South Wingfield. DE55 7LX from 7pm - 8:30pm. Contact Michael Hobson on 07545 938994 for more information.

Wednesday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031 Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am - 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012 PEEP 2/3’s - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 9.30am - 11am (term time only) Supports mums, dads and carers to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning. Contact 01629 533066 In-betweenies - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30 - 3pm.

Group for children with mums, dads and carers up to the age of 25. Contact - 01629 533066.

AVRUFC Senior Section - training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157.

Wednesday Crafty Crew - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm 3pm - Messy and creative play activities.

Contact - 01629 533066

Thursday Top Tots - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Fun play session with arts, crafts and song time aimed at children ages 1-3 years. Contact 01629 533066 Weighing Clinic - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1pm 2.30pm. Come and have your baby weighed and see someone from the health team. Contact - 01629 533066 Cypress Parent Support Group - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 10am - 11.30am. (3rd Thursday of every month) A support group for parents and carers of children and young people with additional need and/or Disabilities. Contact - 01629 533735.

Breastfeeding Group - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 1.30pm - 3pm.

Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have.

Contact - 01629 533735.

Friday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session.

Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton., DE55 7JA - Term time -1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031 Childminding Network - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 9.30am - 11.30am. A chance for local childminder’s to meet. Contact - 01629 533066 Tiddlers and Toddlers Group - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Run by parents and open to all. Contact - 01629 533066

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Saturday A.D.A.S.C Football Club - various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league.

Contact Barry on 01773 836017

Sunday Greenwood Archery - Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on Highfield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details.

AVRUFC Junior Section Coaching - Starting 2nd June at Amber Valley RUFC (opp. Pye bridge Ind Est.) starting at 10am. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157 . Ages from 4 upwards welcome.

Other Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL carla@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk Please note that some of the groups listed incur a small charge and we would always recommend that you contact a group prior to attendance.

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