Amber Valley Voice February 2011

Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks Edition February 2011

Happy Valentines Day

Find out all about the origins of Valentines day, from secret weddings to werewolves via spring cleaning on the Centre Pages...

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Printed by Headley Brothers Ltd Distributed to 2,500 homes in Riddings, Leabrooks and Swanwick 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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Love is in the air this month….read all about the origins of Valentines day in the centre pages and then cook a delicious meal for your loved one (page 8) or alternatively take them for a romantic picnic at Ilam Park, (page 6).

February also brings us half term, so why not check out Chatsworth for a ‘frogs and princesses’ week of fun for all the family (page 6).

Alfreton Male Voice Choir is hosting an open evening this month , so if you enjoy singing and would like to join, see page 25 for more details.

This month also brings us some new advertisers, such as MKS driving school and Jobs 2 do on page 12. As well as some of the established advertisers such as Seals fodder room and their variety of Millers dog food. My dog tried a sample this month and although he has always had a sensitive tummy, it didn’t cause him any problems and it really is true that it keeps the dog fuller for longer. (page 13) Finally, I would like to apologise for the To advertise contact Emily on: error in last months ‘all the J’s’ word search but on the positive side, I would 01773 604178 like to thank the people who took the time to call me and let me know. I real07891639638 ly do appreciate those calls because it means that we have taken extra care Or E-mail me at: this month and that (hopefully) it won’t happen again. ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk Happy Reading!

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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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Reader Recommends Mr Wardle from Swanwick contacted me this month to say what an excellent job Tony Wright Handyman & Property Maintenance did for him. He found Tony in the Amber Valley Voice and he wanted to let everybody know that Tony did several jobs for him and they were all (irst-rate and that Tony was really friendly and professional at all times. He also said he wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to others.

Reader Recommends Mr & Mrs Bligh from Riddings also contacted me this month to let me know how happy they were with MKS Electrical & Alarms. They thought Mick was very friendly and they were really pleased with the work, which was conducted at a very reasonable price. In addition, they felt that Mick went above and beyond by helping them with another unconnected problem before he left for the day.

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Winter Wildlife Walk Starting at Bakewell old station pay & display car park, take a 5-mile walk along the beautiful countryside with rangers from the Peak District National Park Authority.

Sunday 27th February 2011, 10am - 4pm Free with dogs allowed on leads.

Valentine’s Picnic with the one you love Visit Ilam Park with the one you love - take a stroll around the beautiful grounds and enjoy a picnic hamper in the gardens to complete a romantic day.

Sunday 13th February 2011, 11am - 3pm £15 per Hamper - booking essential, contact Lucy Chadburn on 01433 670368.

Half term opening of farmyard and adventure playground at Chatsworth.

With the ‘Frogs & Princesses’ theme visit Chatsworth for a week of Fun. Creative crafts take place throughout the week and friendly frogs & creepy crawlies sessions take place at the weekend.

Saturday 19th until Sunday 27th February 2011.

Contact Chatsworth on 01246 565300 for more details.

Farmers Markets Derby - based at Derby market place on Thursday 17th February - 9am until 3pm.

Bakewell - based at the Agricultural Business Centre on Saturday 26th February - 9am until 2pm.

Belper - based at the market place on Saturday 12th March - 9am until 2pm.

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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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The Food of Love - Steak Diane

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If you are looking for something to cook for your loved one this Valentines (or you just fancy a tasty meal), why not try this recipe for Steak Diane….

I know it’s one of my favourites!

Ingredients 2 x Fillet Steaks 3-4 Medium sized shallots 150g Button mushrooms 250ml Double cream 75ml Brandy 1 x Clove garlic 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 15g butter

1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 1 tbsp. Lemon juice 1 tbsp. Chopped parsley 1 tbsp. Chopped thyme Salt & pepper 2 tbsp. Olive Oil

Method First prepare the steaks by trimming the rind, Blattening with a rolling pin and seasoning with salt and pepper. Now seal the meat by heating the olive oil in a hot pan and sauté the steaks for 2 minutes on each side.

For the sauce, in a large pan heat the butter and add the shallots. Allow to soften and then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for two minutes before stirring in the sliced and crushed garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, thyme and lemon juice.

Now tilt the pan away from you, pour in the brandy at the front of the pan and allow the Blames to ignite the vapours (or use a match). BrieBly remove from the heat and swirl to let the Blame go out. Return to the heat and add the cream, allowing the sauce to thicken, before adding the steaks and cooking to preference.

Garnish with parsley and serve with the potatoes and vegetables of your choice.

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Book Review - The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help is the kind of novel any book club would love. Set in Jackson Mississippi in 1962, it’s a million miles from everyone’s idea of the decade of the hippies and the Beatles.

In Jackson it’s still cotton plantations, white country clubs, and wives who stay home and organise benefits for the junior league while the black “help” clean their houses and cook and raise the white babies, though they aren’t trusted not to steal the silver.

But things are just starting to change.

While the obnoxious Hilly is persuading fellow league members that they should have toilets built in the yards outside their houses for the help (that way they don’t have to use the same facilities), college educated plantation daughter Skeeter wonders what happened to her black maid who suddenly left and decides to write a book from the viewpoint of the maids living around Jackson.

It’s a risky business for all of them – these are still the days of the Klu Klux Klan. But Kathryn Stockett creates a warm, sometimes funny, sometimes shocking story of three women - Skeeter and maids Abigail and Minny - who become friends against all the odds. A mix of the mindboggling daily reality of lives on both sides of the colour divide, and the tension and suspense of the conspiracy needed to get their book written and published, makes for a gripping and fast read.

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DVD Review — How to train your Dragon

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Dreamworks presents yet more fabulous fun for all the family, in this charming and captivating release. This 0ilm has all the things you have come to expect from Dreamworks, brilliant animation, a good script that can be enjoyed by kids and adults and an all star cast of voice-overs including Gerrard Butler and America Ferriera. Based on the books by Cressida Cowell this 0ilm has more imagination and invention than many of their more recent titles, due to the fantastic world she has imagined 0illed with a variety of wonderful dragons.

Hiccup is the son of the Viking leader, who is very different to the ways of the Viking traditions but he doesn’t want to disappoint his father and so tries to 0it in. However, upon inadvertently hitting a ’night fury’ and with nobody believing that he had, Hiccup goes in search…..and makes a new friend that will change his and the Vikings lives forever.

Selected DVD releases

Selected Cinema releases

14th February The Social Network (12) - Justin Timberlake

11th February Gnomeo & Juliet (U) - Emily Blunt, James McAvoy

21st February Burke & Hare (15) - Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg 28th February Another Year (12) - Jim Broadbent

Yogi Bear (U) - Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd

14th February Paul (TBC) - Simon Pegg, Sigourney Weaver

7th March You Again (U) - Sigourney Weaver

25th February Drive Angry (18) Nicholas Cage

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This month I took my (not so little) pooch to have a fur-cut by Emma at Pedi-Pawz.

As silly as it sounds, I always feel very anxious leaving him for a couple of hours in a strange place with people he doesn’t know (I have separation anxiety, not him!!) However, as soon as I got to Emma’s house, I knew that he (& I) were going to be Bine. He was allowed to watch TV in the living room once he had Binished (his favourite past-time), which is great because he has never got along with the cages, even as a pup. Emma trimmed him exactly as I asked and he smelled beautiful. We are both really happy with the cut and with the prices she charges, we will be going back again.

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TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL: Amber Valley Dental Practice (Swanwick) 01773 540648 www.ambervalleydental.co.uk Unity Mill House Dental Practice (Belper) 01773 599961 www.unitymillhousedental.co.uk Mackworth Dental Practice 01332 380490 www.mackworthdental.co.uk

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The Origins of Valentines Day - From Weddings to Werewolves!

The origins of Valentines Day can be traced back to the 5th Century when it was established by Pope Gelasius I and it is supposed to mark the Christian martyr and Saint, Valentine.

The true origins of St Valentine upon whom Valentines day is based are not entirely clear. However the most popular theory is that St Valentine was a Roman priest who executed during the reign of Claudius II. Valentine was arrested and imprisoned for marrying Christian couples. At Birst Claudius took a liking to the priest but after he refused to convert to Roman paganism and instead tried to convert the emperor he was condemned to death. In a more romantic (and highly dubious) telling of this story, before he was executed Valentine wrote to the jailers daughter, whom he fallen in love after supposedly curing her of her blindness.

He Binished the note “from your Valentine” - The Birst Valentines Card.

Pagan origins - spring cleaning and human sacrifice Another theory on the origins of Valentines Day is that it was actually created to replace the Roman holiday of Lupercalia, which was celebrated form the 13th-the 15th of February and was a festival of fertility and puriBication. The Lupercalia festival is known as the “wolf festival” in honour of Lupa a she-wolf who suckled the infant orphans Romulus and Remus , the founders of Rome.

However, this may well have emerged from the roman festival Februa - a puriBication festival which is basically “spring cleaning”. This festival was linked to the Roman god of the dead and purity Februus and gave it’s name to the Roman month Februarius, which later became February.

Another possibility is that the festival originated from the roman festival Lykaia, which involved an ancient and secret ritual based on Mount Lykaion in Arcadia. It was this ritual that was thought to given birth to the myth of the Werewolf . At night the cult would climb the slopes of the mountain and make a SacriBice to Zeus Lykaios (the wolf zeus). During the ritual, human entrails were mixed with animals and eaten by the participants. Whoever ate the human Blesh was then supposed to turn into a wolf .

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Cupid

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You may know him more as the chubby baby who Blutters around using his unfeasibly small wings and Biring arrows at people to make them fall in love, but in fact he is the immortal son of Roman Gods Venus and Mars.

In the original myth, Venus, who is jealous of the beauty of a mortal princess called Psyche, in an act of revenge instructs Cupid to shoot Psyche with one his arrows so that she falls in love with a vile creature. Of course all does not go quite to plan and Cupid is startled by the waking Psyche and scratches himself with his own arrow, causing him to fall in love with her. What follows next is as convoluted as all the best myths are but sufBice to say Venus is not best pleased and places many obstacles between the young lovers to stop them being together. However, in the end love conquers all when Cupid makes a plea to Jupiter, king of the Gods, to allow them to be together. Jupiter turns Psyche into an immortal so she and Cupid can be together forever. A very Bitting ending for Valentines day!

Roses are red… The History of the Valentines Day Card The valentines day card is thought to originate back in the 15th century where the card would simply contain a poem expressing the senders love. The earliest surviving example was written by Charles, the Duke of Orleans to his wife when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following the battle of Agincourt. However the original “Roses are red…” verse, so commonly used, can be Birst found in Edmund Spenser’s 1590 poem, The Faerie Queen.

It was the Victorian era which saw the modern paper valentine Blourish where the growth of a cheaper postal service allowed cards to be sent anonymously. This led to the mass production of cards in factories. Now the valentines industry is worth well over a billion pounds a year in the UK alone and over 25 million cards are sent.!

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Package Holidays Holiday Hawk offers a vast range of package holidays from all the major suppliers allowing you to Bind the best deal without having to trawl through each of the companies websites separately. And, because we are independent we can offer prices and discounts you cannot Bind on the high street.

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On the Holiday Hawk website in addition to a number of search options you will $ind some of the very best deals we have found available at that time. Just to give you a taste, here are some of the deals on the website now!

7 nights All Inclusive at the 5* Titan Select Hotel in Antalya, 12/03/2011 from £348pp*

Accommodation This family friendly hotel has it’s own private pebble and sand beach with showers toilets and changing rooms. The town of Konalki is nearby with a range of shops , restaurants and nightlife.

There are a host of facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, gym, sports courts, and a spa. All rooms are comfortable and modern with an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning.

Flights Out 08:00 Sat 12th Mar 2011 East Midlands (EMA), arrive 14:55 Antalya (AYT) Return: 15:15 Sat 19th Mar AYT, arrive 18:00 EMA

7 nights Self Catering at the 4* Akti Beach Tourist Hotel in Paphos Cyprus, on 03/04/2011 from £372pp*

Accommodation Superbly situated just off the Tombs of the Kings road this hotel has direct access Coral Bay beach and is only 5 minutes from the historic harbour. A great hotel for couples and families with lots of modern facilities including outdoor and indoor pools, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and sports facilities. Guests can look forward to a exploring the local villages with a variety of local bars and restaurants to relax in.

Flights Out: 8:30 3rd Apr 2011 East Midlands, arrive 15:05 Paphos (PFO) Return: 16:05 10th Apr 2011 PFO, arrive 19:05 East Midlands

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Gardeners Calendar - February This month is a good time to make some simple preparations to ensure your garden is ready to burst into life this spring Mulch your Beds This month you should add mulch around any emerging plants to add nutrients to enable them to grow.

Rejuvenate potted plants Why not replace the top layer of soil with compost on any potted plants, in order to add extra nutrition.

Top Tip Install a Water Butt this month to catch all that seasonal rain, ready for re-use in Spring & Summer.

Scenic Landscapes have over 15 years experience designing and creating beautiful gardens, priding ourselves on providing the highest level of services and expert craftsmanship.

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February Events at Midland Railway

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Every Saturday and Sunday until 19th February, when it then runs daily throughout half term until 27th February Diesel Multiple Unit Event (Coach Trains) Catch this specialist train from Butterley Station and enjoy a fun day out for all the family. Stopping at Swanwick Junction to enjoy all the museums and history that this little station has to offer. Drinks and Buffet available (not included).

Cost - Adults £11 Over 60’s £10 Children (5-16) £5.50 Under 5’s - Free Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children) 25.50

To ind out more visit: www.midlandrailwaycentre. co.uk or call the visitor information line on: 01773 570 140

Day out with Thomas Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2011.

Enjoy a full day out for all the family with lots to see and do, not to mention riding on a Steam Train pulled

by Thomas the Tank Engine. See the Fat Controller patrolling at Butterley Station with all kids receiving a free gift.

Cost Adults £15.00 Children (2-17) £7.50

Tea with Thomas Train (Advanced booking required) Saturday 12th March, 4:15pm Enjoy a full day out and round off the day having tea with Thomas and the Fat Controller .

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St. Andrew's Church, Swanwick

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SPRING CONCERT with organists

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GREASLEY SINGERS Tickets including refreshments are ÂŁ6 available at the door or in advance by calling 01773 605291 / 01773 541458

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The Alfreton Male Voice Choir Invites all men who like singing to an

Open Evening Thursday 24th February 2011 Palmer - Morewood Social Club, Hall St. Alfreton (Opposite Tesco) Meet the choir members.

Listen to the rich sound.

Discover rehearsal techniques.

Be part of the music.

Find out what it’s like in a concert.

Musical experience is not essential.

Wives are also invited to this event.

Call 01773 608112 or 823602 Or visit: www.alfretonmvc.co.uk

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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 Of$ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk The Merchant of Venice Derby Live Production directed by Pete Meakin. An innovative version of the Shakespearian Classic Friday 4th to Saturday 26th February. Various times, matinees and evening performances available..

Tickets from £8.

April in Paris Written and Directed by John Godber.

Tuesday 1st March to Saturday 5th March 7:30pm and 2:30pm (Saturday & Wednesday only).

Tickets £8 –£21, Concessions £12 - £19.

Summer Holiday Gatepost Theatre Company invite you to re-live the nostalgia of the 60’s.

Wednesday 9th March to Saturday 12th March 7:30pm and 2:30pm (Saturday only).

Tickets £10 –£13.50, Concessions £13.

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of$ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk The Nutcracker & Sleeping Beauty Moscow City Ballet and Orchestra introduces two classics.

The Nutcracker - 23rd- 24th February at 7:30pm & 2:30pm (Thursday only) Sleeping Beauty - Friday 25th February at 2:30pm and 7:30pm Tickets: £17-19, Concessions £17 - £30.

Chinese State Circus The spectacular Mulan show featuring the Shaolin Warriors.

Sunday 27th February, 5pm & Monday 28th February, 5pm & 8pm Tickets £12 - £26, Concessions £10

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

Buxton Opera House - Box Of$ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk Four Four Time 2011 The Buxton Opera House presents the Festival of Live Music. Various artists and bands perform on various dates and times, phone the box ofCice for more details.

Friday 18th to Sunday 27th February. Various dates and times depending on show.

Tickets - Various prices depending on the Artist/ Band.

Micky Flanagan The Funny Man featured on Michael McIntyre’s Road show brings his stand up show to Buxton.

Monday 28th February, 7:30pm.

Tickets: £15

The Barber of Seville Swansea City Opera brings Rossini’s comic opera to life.

Wednesday 2nd March 7:30pm.

Tickets: £17 to £23.

Guildhall Theatre, Derby Call: 01332 255800 A Fanfare to Hollywood Presented by the Good Companions Stage Society with songs, dances and comedy sketches, this feature is light hearted entertainment for all the family.

Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th March - 7:30pm & Saturday matinee at 2:30pm.

Tickets £8.50 (Tues evening & Sat matinee) - £9.50 (Wed - Sat evenings)

Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Call: 0845 127 2190 Of Mice and Men Black Box presents this John Steinbeck Classic.

Sunday 13th March - 3:00 pm & 7:45pm (afternoon session sold out) Tickets £8.

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Community Info 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?

Call Emily at Amber Valley Voice on: 01773 604178 / 07891 639638 ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk

Alfreton Library

Somercotes Library

Severn Square, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ

Somerlea Park Junior School, DE55 4JE

Opening Hours:Monday: 9am to 7pm Tuesday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 4 pm Tel: 01773 833199 Fax: 01773 521020 email: alfreton.library@derbyshire. gov.uk.

Opening Hours:Monday: 2pm to 7pm Tuesday closed Wednesday closed Thursday 10am to 1pm & 2 pm to 7 pm Friday 10am to 1pm & 2 pm to 5 pm Saturday 9:30am to 1 pm Tel: 01773 833199 Fax: 01773 521020 email: alfreton.library@derbyshire. gov.uk.

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Your Local MP Nigel Mills (Conservative) Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 11th February. 5pm to 7pm, - Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, Derby Rd, Swanwick

Local OfBice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Telephone Number 020 219 7233 Email nigel.mills.mp@parliament.uk

Your Local Borough Councillors Swanwick Steve Hayes

01773 606270 cllr.stephen.hayes@ambervalley.gov.uk

Allen King

01773 602965 cllr.allen.king@ambervalley.gov.uk Ironville & Riddings

Jack Brown MBE

01773 528729 cllr.jack.brown@ambervalley.gov.uk

Paul Smith

01773 540345 cllr.paul.smith@ambervalley.gov.uk

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