Amber Valley Voice August 2011

Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition August 2011

Now delivered to 3,500 homes Delivered FREE to selected homes in the Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes area

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But don’t be in a hurry as I have enough useful information in here to last all month

Printed by Warwick Printing Company Limited Distributed to 3,500 homes in Riddings, Leabrooks, Swanwick and Somercotes Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Amber Valley Voice for claims, errors or omissions made in advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views expressed by contributor or other sources.

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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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Welcome to the August edition of Amber Valley Voice, our twelfth edition...nearly one year old and our third month delivering to an additional 1000 homes, bringing our circulation up to 3500 homes. We now deliver to most homes in Swanwick Riddings and Leabrooks and have extended to a few areas in Somercotes. This has allowed us to reach even more of the local community.

We really appreciate all the feedback we receive from our readers, including their recommendations on local businesses, their input on community events and their opinions on the magazine...good or bad. So if you have a community event coming up, a local club that needs new blood or if you are a local business looking for more customers, why not drop us a line.

We have several new advertisers in this months magazine, some of whom have taken the opportunity to tell you a little bit about themselves via a mini editorial.

If your in need of a joiner, locksmith or handyman services why not check out Triple*ix on page 14. Or you can learn about QualitySolicitors Chapman and Chubb’s new partnership to offer legal services from WHSmiths in Alfreton on page 21.

On page 19 you can *ind out about Mencaps charity golf day and on page 25 there is some information about Amber Valley CVS fantastic range of services.

If you’re looking for something interesting to do this month check out the things to do pages (6&7) where there is info on lots of local events . As it is the summer holidays, why not get on down to Shipley Park where they are running Summer Fun events to entertain your 7-11 year olds.

Happy Reading!

Emily

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Local Businesses You Can Trust

As well as being a vital guide to what is happening in your community the Amber Valley Voice has been set up to provide the people of Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks with a reliable resource to *ind a reputable local company they can use when they need one. To achieve this we are working with a number of local business that either we have used ourselves or have come recommended from others. A good number of these are part of Derbyshire County Councils Trusted Trader scheme.

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Local Businesses You Can Trust

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AJS PROPERTY SERVICES Over 10 years experience Plastering Services - re-skims Over boarding, Repair & Patchwork • Painting & Decorating, House Maintenance • Artex Removal • •

Property Renovation, Repairs, Improvements • General Handyman Services • Free Estimates, Fully Insured • Minor brick work and repointing •

For a friendly and professional service please give Andrew a call

t: 01773 540170 m: 07985 526873 e: ajslater@btinternet.com

Help Promote Local Businesses At the Amber Valley Voice we believe in supporting local businesses as a crucial part of our local communities. We hope you use the local businesses you *ind in this magazine . If you do, please let us know what a good job they have done. You can drop us a line at: ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk or by giving us a call on: 01773 604178 or 07891 639 638.

We would love to hear from you!

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House Maintenance Period Property Renovation Decoration Repairs Improvements Gardens ALL JOBS CONSIDERED

Ask for Tony Radford on:

Tel: 01773 605823 Mob 07712 632872

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6 Jog Derbyshire 5k Shipley Fun Run at Shipley Park Run, jog or walk this off-road route on Shipley Park’s tracks and trails. The event will be chip timed, parking, toilets and refreshments available.

Price £6 Sunday 4th September For more information visit www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog

The Alfreton Heritage Centre Located in the Old Chapel in the cemetery on Roger’s Lane the Alfreton and District Heritage Trust has an extensive collection of photographs, documents and artefacts on display each Sunday from 2pm till 4pm. Entrance is free.

The next meeting for members and those interested in joining is on the 16th August at 7:30pm

Launch of the Amber Valley Walking Festival Launch of the fantastic local walking festival at Shipley Country Park. More details in next months Amber Valley Voice.

10th September 10am to 10:30 For more information call 08456 058058

MKS Electrical & Alarms Family Run Business Friendly and Reliable Part P Registered Derbyshire Trusted Trader Rewires & Landlord Reports Electrical Safety Certi*icates Alarms, Lighting & Sockets All Electrical Work Undertaken P.A.T Testing Call Mick - 01773 600 419 Mobile - 0753 0167 606 sales@mkselectrical.co.uk www.mkselectrical.co.uk

Fast, friendly, reliable service with no mess All plastering work undertaken, including: • Artex cover-ups, • Repair work • Dry lining • Insurance work • Coving Competitive Prices *itted Fully Insured For a free, no obligation quote or advice call Anthony on:

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7 Derbyshire Brewers Collective Beer Festival A chance to meet 16 of Derbyshire's finest brewers and sample over 50 of the beers and ciders on offer. Entertainment from Spyder Monkeys and Soul Town Six. Held in the Assembly Rooms, Derby. Fri 9th & Sat 10th Sept. Afternoon session - 12pm - 5pm, entry £3. Evening session - 6pm - 11pm, entry £5 For more or to book information call 01332 255800

Summer Fun events at Shipley Country Park A range of events to entertain children over the summer holidays.

8th - 14th August - Walk and Discover, 15th - 21st August - Letter Hunt.

29th Aug—24th Sept—Leaf Hunt All events 50p per child and are aimed at 7– 11 year olds For more information call 01773 719961

Wild Fridays at Kedleston Hall Enjoy a different trail and craft activity each Friday throughout the summer holidays Tickets £1.50 For more information call: 01332 842191 19th & 26th August, 2nd September- 11am to 3pm

Lpg - Domestic - Commercial - Solar - Oil - Power lushing - Unvented hot water - Catering Emergency call-

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For a free quotation call Damion on 07814276288 Email: damewing@googlemail.com To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

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Can you afford NOT to advertise? Call Emily on 07891 639638 or 01773 604178 or e-mail on ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk.

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Bathrooms & Showers Fitted Leaks & Drips Repaired Drains Cleared General Property Maintenance www.actfastplumbing.com

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Dan Kelly FLOOR & WALL TILING AND BATHROOM FITTING

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Dan Kelly Fascia and Sof6its, Bi-fold Doors, Carports Misted / Broken Glass units Locksmith General Servicing etc

Dan Kelly CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES 01773 540264 or 07737 660074 info@philbondtiling.co.uk www.philbondtiling.co.uk

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Contact us for friendly advice and a no obligation quote on Tel: 01773608340 Mobile: 07805550090 Email: duf,ield.decorators@yahoo.com Website: www.duf,ielddecorators.co.uk

KAH Services UK Ltd WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS & SERVICE Friendly, Reliable, Affordable Service

Call Kev on: Mob:07919 522624 Tel 01773 528430 Email kahenstock@aol.com

Property Services Contact Stewart on : 07855 536369 01773 528540 stewarthousley@live.co.uk Or Tom on: 07973 631809 tomhousley@live.com

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DVD Review - Paul

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Simon Pegg (Graeme) and Nick Frost (Clive) are back in another comedy adventure.

Graeme and Clive are on a trip of a lifetime, a road trip around America visiting the UFO sites they have read about all their lives. Little do they know, they are about to have a close encounter all of their own with “Paul” (voiced by Seth Rogan), a little green man who brings a whole lot of trouble with him. Graeme and Clive decide to roll the dice and help “Paul” get home, taking them on the sort of insane adventure they had only read about in the comic books they write.

Although for me this was not as split-your-sides funny as Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz it was still a really enjoyable ,ilm. As with Shaun of the Dead Pegg and Frost pay homage to the cinematic greats they are sending up in this ,ilm so if you are a fan of science ,iction ,ilms, particularly the early work of Steven Spielberg, then you will notice more than a few humorous references that will keep you tittering away.

Be warned there is a fair amount of bad language, hence the 15 certi,icate. So, it may be best to keep it out of the hands of children.

Selected DVD Releases 12th August Trust (15) - Clive Owen & Catherine Keener 22nd August Scream 4 (15) - Courtney Cox, Neve Campbell, David Arquette

Selected Cinema Releases 10th August The Smurfs (U) - Katy Perry, Hank Azaria Rise of the Planet of the Apes (TBA) - James Franco, Andy Serkis

29th August Hanna (12) - Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana, Saoirse Ronan

17th August Cowboys vs Aliens (12) - Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford

Hop(U) - James Marsden, Russell Brand

The Inbetweeners Movie (TBA) - Simon Bird, James Buckley

5th September Sucker Punch(12) - Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish

Glee - The 3D Concert Movie (TBA) - Diana Agron, Lea Michelle

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Book Review The Night of the Mi’raj - by Zoe Ferraris

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Sometimes a novel can act like a window through into another world. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like living in a society such as Saudi Arabia with its religious laws affecting everyday relationships, The Night of the Mi‘raj by Zoe Ferraris is an interesting and intriguing place to start.

Ferraris lived for a while in a conservative Muslim community in Jeddah and she has drawn on those experiences to create a delicate and nuanced picture of current Middle Eastern culture wrapped up in an unusual mystery story.

She makes no simplistic judgements about what is a very different way of life. In addition to being a keenly paced and sometimes tense story, with a very likable central character, - part detective, part uncertain bachelor - it’s full of insights into cultural pressures, ritual and hierarchies and how they shape people’s lives.

Most interesting are the relationships between men and women – the way they judge each other through the eyes of their culture and how this creates a hall of mirrors where things are not necessarily as they seem.

It’s often the small detail of the story - descriptions of the desert heat, the sheltered lives of women in a wealthy family, relationships and family life - which tell you most and stay with you after you’ve )inished this engaging book.

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WEA Alfreton Summer Programme Prehistoric Britain Study landscape use and settlement in prehistory both locally and nationally from the Ice Age up to the arrival of the Romans. The course will look at farming, hunting, introduction of metallurgy as well as the sacred landscape such as Avebury and Stonehenge. The course will include two field trips to Derby Museum and local sites on Saturdays 22nd October and 19th November.

Course location: Alfreton Adult Education Centre, Church Street. Commences: Thursday 22 September -7 indoor meetings from 7.00pm to 9.00 pm Course Fee £67 (discounted £60.30) free to whose meeting certain criteria.

Students must pre enrol by 14th September - Contact Denise Glover on 0115 9384025 WEA registered charity no 1112775

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Meat of the Month - August is Pork

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The recipe this month is for Barbequed Pork Spare Ribs. This is a mouth watering recipe that you can prepare before your guests arrive and *inish off on the BBQ or grill if the weather turns.

Ingredients 2kg pork spare ribs. (why not ask your butcher to cut these into portion size pieces?)

Marinade 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 medium chopped onion

100g butter 100ml balsamic vinegar 200ml water 200ml ketchup 200ml barbeque sauce Juice of 1 lemon

Method To prepare the meat: Place the ribs into a large frying pan and cover with water. Lightly salt and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the meat is tender. This should take about an hour but check the meat regularly and be careful to remove from heat before it is falling off the bone.

For marinade: In a saucepan melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft. In a blender combine the ketchup, bbq sauce, water and lemon juice. Add the contents of the saucepan and blend. Return the marinade to a saucepan and heat through.

Place the ribs into a large bowl and cover with the sauce. Refrigerate for a least a couple of hours but overnight is better.

To cook: Preheat a grill or barbecue to a high temperature. Grill the ribs about 10cm above the coals (depending on the heat) turning frequently and basting regularly with the marinade. Do this for about 10-20 minutes depending on how well cooked you prefer.

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What’s on in Derbyshire?

A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire

Derby Theatre - Box Of6ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk DaleDiva A chance to release your inner Diva! Join DaleDiva, the winners of Channel 5’s Don’t stop believing in ,inding out how much fun singing together can be. For women and girls aged 8 and over Saturday 10th September, 10am - 4pm.

Tickets £20, concessions £15. Includes learning material, vocal instruction and a show from the Derby Chorus.

The Pit and the Pendulum Rumpus Theatre Company present ‘The worlds most terrifying tale’. William Trevelyan sets out to rescue his young wife from the clutches of the wicked Hell,ire Club only to be captured and tortured by the nightmare of a living grace a fathomless pit and a razor sharp swinging pendulum.

Tuesday 13th - Wednesday 14th September, 7:30pm, Wed Matinee 2:30pm.

Tickets £16, Concessions £14.

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of6ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers The captivating tale of twins, separated at birth , who grow up on opposite sides of the track. This multi award winning musical production from Bill Kenwright has recently celebrated its 23rd year in London.

Tuesday 30th Aug - Sat 3rd Sept, various times including matinee’s.

Tickets £17 - £31, concessions £2 off (except Fri and Sat evening).

Darley Park Concert Derby Live - 01332 255800 Join 30,000 others at the UK’s biggest free outdoor classical concert. Featuring sinfonia ViVA and conductor James Holmes with the fantastically talented Mary Carewe. Set in the natural amphitheatre of Darley Park and topped off with an amazing ,irework display.

Sunday 4th September, from 6pm. Free admission, Car parking £5

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www.holidayhawk.co.uk

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www.holidayhawk.co.uk is a new holiday website which offers you internet prices alongside the personal service on tailor-made travel breaks, traditional package holidays and *lights to destinations around the world.

As part of Explorer Travel, you can be sure your trip is in safe hands as all our holidays are ABTA bonded Have It Your Way It’s your special break so why not have it exactly the way you want it. Holiday Hawk lets you tailor make your own holiday, selecting the ,lights, hotel, transfers, car hire, airport car parking and insurance to suit you. What’s more you can often make considerable savings compared to package deals .

Package Holidays Holiday Hawk offers a vast range of package holidays from all the major suppliers allowing you to ,ind the best deal without having to trawl through each of the companies websites separately.

Because we are independent we can offer prices and discounts you cannot ,ind on the high street.

Flights If it’s just a ,light you’re after we can cater for that too. We have ,lights to destinations all over the world on the website from all the major suppliers but if there is anything you can’t ,ind just give us a call.

How to 9ind us: Simply type www.holidayhawk.co.uk into the address bar of your home page or call Liam on 07971 644152

Reader Recommends Bev from Riddings booked a holiday with www.holidayhawk.co.uk and told us all about it: “What an easy way to book a holiday!

I was dreading having to trawl through hundreds of website or sit in a Travel Agents for hours looking for a bargain .

Holiday Hawk did all the hard work for me, %inding a great hotel and fantastic %light times from my chosen airport. All at a very competitive price.

It offers a very personal service, tailored to suit the customers needs. I will de%initely be calling upon their services again. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to get it so right”

After Something Different?

Because this is your special holiday you might be looking for something a bit different . As Holiday Hawk is part of Explorer Travel we are able to offer a personal service, much like a travel agent. Simply use the quick quote form on the website, call 07971 644 152 or drop us an email on holidayhawk@hotmail.co.uk and let us see if we can make your holiday dreams come true.

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What’s on in Derbyshire?

A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire

Buxton Opera House - Box Of6ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk The 18th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival There’s still plenty of time to catch some of the classic shows including The Gondoliers, The Sorceror , The Yeoman of the Guard, and plenty more.

Saturday 30th July - Saturday 20th August, various times.

Tickets - Various prices

The Boyfriend Sandy Wilsons blithe and brisk score evokes the sound of the 1920’s, the era of ‘bright young things’ and the Charleston. A sparkling musical comedy romp set on the French Riviera that tells the story of on/off romance of Tony and Polly. A real gem of a show.

Wed 24th, Thurs 25th & Sat 27th August, 7:30pm, Matinee on Saturday at 2:30pm.

Tickets - £13 - £17.

The Woman in White Ian Dickens production present a new adaption of the Victorian Thriller. With an all star cast including Colin Baker and Peter Amory. Love, suspense and danger all combine to create a haunting mystery of mistaken identities and stolen fortunes.

Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th September, 7:30pm, Matinee on Saturday at 2:30pm.

Tickets - £12 - £17 (discounts for groups and concessions).

Sleeping with a Stranger Pomegranate Theatre, Chester ield, Box Of ice: 01246 345334/345222 A witty comedy by Colin McIntyre about two middle aged strangers looking for love.

Sydney holds a candle for Victoria, who he ,irst set eyes on years ago. By chance they are thrown together and as they spend the evening they explore a past neither wishes to forget.

Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th September. 7:30pm, Matinee on Saturday at 3pm.

Tickets - Adult £11, children £7.50, concessions £8.50

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Everything we do is about valuing and suppor ng people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

A learning disability is caused by the way the brain develops. There are many different types and most develop before a baby is born, during birth or because of a serious illness in early childhood.

Learning disability is life long. There is no cure and has a significant impact on a person’s life.

Here at the Mencap Regional Fundraising team we arrange a number of events each year to ensure that the work we do to support families can con nue.

We also arrange bespoke events for individuals, groups and companies and unlike a lot of other chari es we don’t just sit behind a desk and send a thank you le er to you a er the event – we are right there with you helping to arrange, set up and clean away a erwards.

Get in touch with the team at mids.fundraising@mencap.org.uk or call our Senior Regional Fundraising Manager, Marie Brown on 07852 184543 and join in the fun.

SELSTON GOLF COURSE Only £10 per player, families welcome and some great prizes on offer too !

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WE ARE NOW OPERATING MONTHLY,BI MONTHLY,QUARTERLY,HALF YEARLY,YEARLY AND ONE OFF CLEANS IN THIS AREA. FRAMES CLEANED EVERY TIME, TEXT SERVICE AVAILABLE BEFORE EVERY CLEAN FULLY INSURED GET A UNBEATABLE QUOTE TEL: TONY 07790250735 INTERNAL AND EXTERNALWINDOWS CLEANED U.P.V.C. FRAMES POLISHED CONSERVATORIES CLEANED GUTTERS CLEARED AND REPAIRED FASCIAS AND SOFFITS CLEANED END OF TENANCY CLEANING CARPET CLEANING EXTERNAL PAINTING

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Shane House | 157 No&ngham Road | Somercotes | Derbyshire 5 High Street | Alfreton | Derbyshire Tel: 01773 540 480 www.chapsol.com

“A newspaper, some stamps and a divorce please” Legal superbrand, QualitySolicitors, to offer access to legal services in WHSmith in Alfreton 1st August, 2011 – Shoppers visi ng WHSmith in Alfreton can now access legal services when buying their newspapers, books and sta onery as part of a ground-breaking new partnership with legal superbrand, QualitySolicitors. This will see the UK’s favourite newsagent begin to launch “Legal Access Points” from today in more than one hundred stores on the high street.

The legal Access Point in the Alfreton branch of WHSmith is partnered with local legal firm QualitySolicitors Chapman & Chubb. It will be staffed by trained Customer Service Execu ves who will be able to offer quotes for conveyancing, book appointments for legal advice and even sell vouchers for wills. Programmed iPad ‘apps’ will be used by staff to book appointments with the local QualitySolicitors firm to ensure seamless customer service between the store and the law firm.

QualitySolicitors Chief Execu ve, Craig Holt, said, “The WHSmith partnership with QualitySolicitors provides accessible, consumer-friendly legal services but with the actual legal work being referred to leading local law firms with specialist lawyers as opposed to unqualified staff in a remote call centre.”

As part of its drive towards be(er customer service in the legal market, QualitySolicitors firms will be open six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, and will offer a free first consulta on as well as a wide range of services for a fixed fee, which have tradi onally been charged out for by the hour.

For more informa on please visit our website: www.chapsol.com or call 01773 540 480.

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Help us help others in crisis both locally and around the world.. Visit our large charity shop in Ripley

We sell quality clothing, books, CDs, cards for all occasions, household goods, bric-a-brac, furniture, new range of haberdashery items, toys and new goods.

URGENT Stock Appeal esp. Furniture

Furniture collection & delivery service available

If you are interested in helping us, please call Darrell or Allison on 01773 749185 or pop into the shop at 20 Oxford Street, Ripley.

Quality donations welcome to help raise funds Registered charity no. 220949

Specialising in Range Cookers

Special Discount For Amber Valley Voice Readers

10% off a service Discount voucher on page .. Must be presented to engineer at time of service Other terms and conditions apply, see page...

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Quality Bathroom, Central Heating Installations & Servicing

Ripley Market Place - 1st Saturday of the month, 9am to 3pm

♦ Fully Quali ied Plumber ♦ Personal & Ef icient ♦ Gas Servicing and Repair For a free no obligation quote call on: T: 01773 540854 M: 07968 772224 E: b.sole@sky.com www.bsoleplumbing.co.uk

A wide range of natural petfoods, treats & accessories.

Microchipping service available

Matlock, Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road - 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am to 1pm Belper Market Place - 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am to 2pm Derby Market Place- 3rd Thursday of the month, 9am to 3pm

Seating for eight passengers and luggage

For all your transportation needs:

Bathing | Drying | De-matting Clipping | Styling | Hand Stripping Anal Glands | Nails Friendly, helpful service plus free local collection and delivery T: 01773 606340 23 George Street, Riddings, DE55 4BH www.pawz.eu www.vanitypaws.co.uk

• Airport & Station Transfers • Theatre Trips • Special Occasion Transport • Leisure Outings - exhibitions, sightseeing CALL NOW FOR A QUOTE

01773 609872 07736 943522 info@abshuttle.co.uk www.abshuttle.co.uk

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Befriending

Advice and support for adults or children who have witnessed or experiences domestic abuse.

A support service for the elderly and isolated people of Amber Valley using trained volunteers.

CRB Disclosures

Community Group Support

Groups or individuals requiring a CRB Check.

Advice support and guidance on funding, constitution, H&S and HR

Derbyshire LINk

Funding

Raise issues of concerns to do with health and

Guidance, support and information on funding and funding applications

social care from a local community or individual.

Home from Hospital

Membership Services

Free short term befriending service to those over 50, who have just been discharged from hospital.

Support for community groups requiring membership services, i.e. room hire, equipment hire, photocopying.

Help at Home

Training

A domestic and gardening service for those that are elderly or disabled, helping to maintain their independence in their homes.

Free training opportunities and courses for community groups and volunteers.

Volunteering Information and guidance for individuals looking to volunteer in the Amber Valley area.

Tel: Registered charity no: 1102412

A company Limited by Guarantee.

Registered in England No. 4763194

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Contact Emily on: 07891 639638 purplepigsaver@utilitywarehouse.org www.purplepigsaver.co.uk

MBS are a local ,irm of professional builders.

For your free survey call Freephone on: 0800 2600503

Foam Insulation Benefits

Peace of mind in winter - prevents pipes freezing Provides extra insula on and prevents water

Increases the structural strength, which is

leaks as there are no gaps for water or vermin to enter Holds roof les in place, stops slipping when nails go rusty and fail Improves air quality and leaves no condensa on

Fire Retardant 40% less energy lost Environmentally friendly, reducing greenhouse

important in high winds.

gasses Can be used on walls, oors and ceilings

What We Do We check the roof for any loose/broken les & replace them as closely as possible to the exis ng le Any missing mortar from the ridges will be repointed The internal lo space will be sprayed with a 25mm depth Completed and died within 1/2 days Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

Gardeners Calendar - August

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Keep on top of weeding to stop these unwanted visitors going to seed and spreading all over your garden.

If you’re growing onions and their leaves haven’t toppled by late August/early September bend them over by hand to help ripening.

Make sure your compost heap doesn’t dry out. Add water or kitchen peelings/grass clippings to keep it working.

Top Tip - Free Plants!

If you let some favourite plants produce seed heads, wait till they look like they’re about to split, lop them off and put them whole in a paper bag to keep the seeds to plant next year.

TONY WRIGHT Handyman & Property Maintenance

Arboriculture Contractors and Tree Surgeons covering all areas of tree work both commercial and domestic.

The Range Of Services We Offer Includes: Tree planting Tree pruning Tree reducing Tree felling Tree dismantling Site clearance

Dangerous tree removal

Hedge trimming Stump grinding Weed control

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Fully Insured

Contact us on for a free quote on: 01773 510874 / 01332 674663 Mobile 07866 676929. e-mail: info@chapmanandmarriott.co.uk www.chapmanandmarriott.co.uk Open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm 2 Wilson Street, Pinxton, Notts, NG16 6LS / 273 Morley road, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 4TD

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General handyman work No job too small General Plumbing Joinery Painting & Decorating Garden Maintenance

Home: 01773 607086 Mobile: 07530 607010 tonywright_handyman@hotmail.co.uk

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28 Established in 1970 FLOWFAYRE Plumbing & Heating's gas safe registered engineers have since been offering quality, professional plumbing and heating services at affordable prices to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Our 40 years experience means we offer you the very best service ...

TEN years parts & labour on leading brand boilers Complete Bathroom installations Tiling/Plastering/Electrical work all undertaken Specialists in bathroom adaptions for the less able Showers and Cubicles Kitchen ,ittings Low Carbon Grants for fuel switching from solid fuel or electric Gas Servicing and system power,lushing Boiler breakdowns Gas ,ire and surround installations

Our Guarantee ...big enough to be there, small enough to really care…

Here at Flowfayre Plumbing & Heating we're proud of our 40 years of trading.

We like having a showroom where you can come and see us, talk through your requirements or concerns. Free surveys and a team of engineers ready to go… we're here and happy to serve you.

Our work is guaranteed for 5 years and our service is recommended.

Special Offer: Summer Boiler Servicing Any domestic wall mounted boiler or ire

£48 + VAT Gas Safe registered number 47835

Come visit us at our Alfreton Showroom 15 High Street, Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7DR Or call us now for a free quotation on:

01773 521303 0115 939 7773

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Community Info

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Your Local MP

Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 12th August - Ripley - Wood Street Methodist Church, Wood Street Ripley - 5pm to 7pm Thursday 9th September - Somercotes - Birchwood Methodist Chapel Hall, Birchwood Lane, Somercotes - 5pm to 7pm Appointments may be made by calling: Local Of,ice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Tel No. 020 219 7233

Your Local Borough Councillors Swanwick Steve Hayes

01773 606270

Ironville & Riddings Jack Brown MBE

01773 528729

cllr.stephen.hayes@ambervalley.gov.uk

cllr.jack.brown@ambervalley.gov.uk

Allen King

Paul Smith

01773 602965

cllr.allen.king@ambervalley.gov.uk

01773 540345

cllr.paul.smith@ambervalley.gov.uk

Do you have something to shout about???

Are you a local sports club with results to tell the community about or looking for new recruits?

Are you running a community event that needs promoting or are you raising money for charity?

Are you a community leader that needs to liaise with the wider community?

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your magazine...

Builder R H Building services MBS

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Butchers Owen Taylor Ltd

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Charity Shops Red Cross Ripley

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Complementary Therapy Rachel Honman

Plumbing & Heating Actfast B.Sole Plumbing DW Plumbing & Heating Belper Gas Showroom Heritage Heating Flowfayre

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Property Services AJS Property Services Wupson Property Services

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Decorator Duffield Decorators Ltd

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Roofing ST Roofing Advanced Fascias

Dentist Glendair

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Solicitors Chapman and Chubb

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Electrician MKS Electrical & Alarms

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Tiler Phil Bond

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Events/Community Services Things to do What’s on in Derbyshire WEA Mencap Amber Valley CVS

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Transport AB Shuttle

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Travel www.HolidayHawk.co.uk

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Tree Specialist Chapman & Marriott

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Utility Providers Utility Warehouse

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Washing Machine Repairs KAH Services UK Ltd

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Will Writing Grange Wills

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Flooring DWH Flooring Gardener / Handyman Tony Wright Jobs 2 Do

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Joiner/Locksmith/Handyman Triplefix 12 Pet Food Supplies / Grooming Pedi-Pawz 23 Pawz/Vanity Pawz 24 Plastering Complete Plastering

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Window Cleaners Capewell Window Cleaning Company

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Windows & Doors Dan Kelly Windows & Doors

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