Amber Valley Voice January 2011

Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks Edition January 2011

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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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This year I am once again full of resolutions but the main one is to make them last longer than January!!

I’m seriously thinking about another itness challenge and if that is one of yours, then maybe the best place to start would be Amber Valley Training.

If you are looking for something to do this month, Chatsworth's elevenses looks interesting - particularly the talk by the Duke and Duchess. Also, Swanwick Hall’s production of the Little Shop of Horrors sounds like a fantastic night out and a good way to support our local schools. If you are a parent with a child under 5 and are looking for ways to get involved in the local community, why not visit Swanwick Cygnets (more information on page 18).

After last months edition, Seals Fodder Room have let me know that they have had a fantastic response to Miller’s dog food and that it is ‘ lying off the shelves’ because it has proved so popular….I’m not surprised at that price.

Don’t forget to visit Serenity Therapy to take full advantage of the discount available exclusively to Amber Valley Voice readers, a perfect treat to help you relax after Christmas. This month I tried an Indian Head Massage….read all about it on page 14.

If after the Christmas lull you are fancying warm, comfort food, check out the winter vegetable soup recipe on page 8…….failing that pop along to Owen Taylors and buy yourself one of the amazing hand made pies, I promise that you won’t be disappointed.

To advertise contact Emily on: 01773 604178 07891639638 Or E-mail me at:

ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk Finally, if the January blues are getting you down too much, why not book a break with Holiday Hawk and get AB Shuttle to take you to the airport...sounds like Don’t forget to mention heaven!! the Voice when you use Happy Reading!

any of the companies in this Magazine

Emily To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

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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 Mike from Swanwick contacted me this month and told us that he has had work done by both Anthony from Complete Plastering and Mick from MKS Electrical and Alarms. He told me he had some work that needed completing before Christmas and he was really pleased because both Anthony and Mick were able to squeeze it in around their busy schedules.

Mike said that he was really happy with the result and was very impressed with the speed and cleanliness at which they worked. They were both really friendly and professional and couldn’t do enough to help, despite a few last minute changes to his request. In fact, he said he was so impressed, he has already scheduled in for them both to return in the summer months for some further maintenance and developments of his home.

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

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‘Elevenses’ - Winter Talks from the Chatsworth Team A range of talks and presentations from the experts who work at the House and Gardens. Including a special talk from the Duke and Duchess.

Fridays from 21st Jan to 4th March at 11am.

Tickets: £7.50. (£30 for the presentation by the Duke & Duchess, includes 2 course lunch) Call 01246 565300

Stroll at Shipley Country Park The Countryside Service and Heanor Walking Group are conducting a guided walk of 3-4 miles around Shipley Country park. Join them to discover the wildlife and local heritage of the Park (dogs welcome on leads) Sunday 16th January 13:00 to 15:30 Price: Adult £3, Concesssions £1.50, Child £1.50, Under5’s free, family Ticket £7.50 (BOOKING ESSENTIAL) For more details contact Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058

Live Acoustic Set From Hhymn at the Quad A free acoustic performance from the East Midlands based ‘Alternative Folk’ band. A big favourite of BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson and Mat Horne.

Friday 21st January from 8:30pm Price: Free. To book call 01332 290606.

Spoon Carving Workshop at Shipley Country Park A unique opportunity to learn a new skill. Learn to make your own hand carved spoon using natural wood from the park. Tuition, equipment and wood provided.

Sunday 6th February 2011, 10:00 to 12:30 & 13:30 to 16:00 Price - £15 per person (BOOKING ESSENTIAL) For more details contact Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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TONY WRIGHT Handyman & Property Maintenance • • • • • •

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

FLOOR & WALL TILING AND BATHROOM FITTING

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

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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Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Serves approx 6 If like me, January is your least favourite month and all you want to eat is warm comfort food….check out this recipe for a yummy vegetable soup.

Ingredients 2 Potatoes 2 Turnips 2 Carrots 2 sticks of celery Some cabbage leaves 2 small onions 225g of Green Beans

170g of Green Garden Peas 1420ml of Water 28g of butter A teaspoon of salt (or to preferred taste) A sprinkling of pepper (or to preferred taste)

Method Peel and chop all the vegetables into chunks and add together to a pan of the boiling water along with the butter and the seasoning. Leave for at least 1 hour or until the liquid has reduced to half the size and serve when you are happy with taste and consistency.

Editors Choice During the festive season I really fancied some good quality hand made food….that I hadn’t made! So I popped along to Owen Taylor Butchers and picked up a selection of the award winning pies that people have told me about. I couldn’t believe how delicious they were and every bit of meat contained in them was perfect (unlike the supermarket pies that contain mostly gristle). My family enjoyed them so much over the period, my in-laws even purchased some to take back up North before they left!!

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Book Review - The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

There are some major historical events in The Lacuna by American novelist Barbara Kingsolver. She won the 2010 Orange Prize for Fiction for this huge sprawling story (670 pages) which takes in the death of Bolshevik revolutionary Leon Trotsky (pub quiz buffs will know he was assassinated with an ice pick in Mexico); the McCarthy witch-hunts of the 40s and 50s against alleged communists in the USA; and the lives of bohemian Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

But this isn’t a history book. Kingsolver moves like quicksilver between the dealings of history and individual lives. Her story plays with the idea that great events take place while ordinary people are doing ordinary things - making their dinner or going for a walk. Her protagonist, Harrison Shepherd is an “odd egg” - cook and secretary to Rivera, ally, servant and friend of Frida Kahlo. He lives with and meets extraordinary people, quietly and wryly observes and records in notebooks and looks for a life of invisibility. Inevitably, living so close to history, he gets caught up in its coat tails and his passion for writing shows how dangerous words can be.

This is a story about identity and loyalty and some dark times of recent history, powerfully written and exceptionally readable. Don’t let the length put you off – Harrison Shepherd is an immensely likeable character with the power to illuminate the big stuff going on around him. This is an epic you won’t want to come to the end of.

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DVD Review — Toy Story 3

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The third instalment of the Toy Story series comes over a decade after the last release and it’s fair to say it hasn’t lost any of the magic of the First two Films. Time has moved on for the toys as well and the new Film Finds them coming to terms with the end of Andy’s childhood as he prepares to head off to University. Following a mix-up during packing the toys end up being donated to a day care centre, and whilst at First all things seem well the toys soon realise all is not as it seems and they have to launch a daring escape. As well as all the old stars there are lots of new characters to meet. Lots-O-Hugging Bear, Big Baby, Chuckles the Clown and Barbie even Finally Finds her Ken. As with all the Toy Story Films this is a must see for adults and kids alike . It is Brilliantly made, well scripted, well animated and well voiced but most of all it feels like the makers and actors treated the Film with as much love as we all give to our favourite childhood toys.

Selected DVD releases

Selected Cinema releases

17th January The Hole(12) - Bruce Dern & Teri Polo

14th January The Green Hornet (12) - Seth Rogan & Cameron Diaz

24th January Buried (15) - Ryan Reynolds

21st January Black Swan (15) - Natalie Portman

The Ward (15) - John Carpenter

The Other Guys (12) - Will Ferrell & Mark Whallberg 27th January Jonah Hex (15) - John Malkovich

28th January Barneys Version (15) - Dustin Hoffman & Paul Giamatti

7th February Eat Pray Love (PG) Julia Roberts

4th February Brighton Rock (15) Helen Mirren

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Let, “jobs 2 do” do it for you • • • • • •

House Maintenance Period Property Renovation Decoration Repairs Improvements Gardens

ALL JOBS CONSIDERED Ask for Tony Radford on:

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is the largest Independent Animal Feed Stockist in the Midlands, supplying Horse Feed, Dog Feed, Cat Foods and Poultry Foods and is now selling;

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A complete feed for adult dogs of all breeds with low feeding rates - which means the bag lasts longer than ordinary dog food Only £14.86 for a 15kg bag Come and visit Seals Fodder Room for all your animal feeds and much more at; Seals Fodder Room, The Mill, High Street, Opening Times; Swanwick, Derbyshire Monday to Friday DE55 1AA. 8:30am - 5:15pm Just off the A38 Saturday Phone 01773 602466 8:30 - 12:15pm www.sealsfodder.co.uk Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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Editors Choice As part of the New Years Resolution ritual, I have resolved to take every opportunity available to try new things. So, this month I tried an Indian Head Massage from Dawn at Serenity Therapy. The Indian head massage is based on the Aurevedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years.

After the stress and strain of an enjoyable but busy Christmas period and a busy week of work I was in real need of something to help me Find my balance again. I didn’t know what to expect but Dawn made me feel comfortable and relaxed before she began. The massage began with the shoulders and neck and as someone who stores all their tension here, I really felt the beneFits. Dawn then moved on to my head and face as she worked on the chakra’s to allow energy to Flow, preventing the build up of negative energy which can cause stress, tension, aches and pains.

Dawn Finished the massage with some Reiki healing and although I don’t profess to understand how it works, all I can tell you is it does. I could feel the effects of the energy Flowing as the Reiki took place and afterwards I felt calm and relaxed and the next day I felt really energised.

SERENITY THERAPY For Complementary Therapies that are relaxed and informal.

Therapies available:-

Gift Voucher s Available

Reflexology (Professionally trained at the official Reflexology body) Reiki (Master / Teacher) Indian Head Massage Thermal Auricular Therapy Reiki workshops available Pamper parties (10—12 people)

Bring this advert for £5 off your first treatment

For all enquiries, call Dawn on 01773 604497 www.serenitytherapy.org.uk Also Available - Residential Spiritual Retreat at Milford in February - only 5 places left Visit www.seeinside.co.uk for more information To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

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LOOKING FOR AN NHS DENTIST? We are pleased to announce we are accepting NHS patients.

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Full range of NHS services available Modern state of the art facilities Free parking

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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Give yourself a fresh start for 2011 at this friendly family run gym?

I was invited to try out this new gym at Somercotes and although I’m no gym bunny I was really impressed with the experience.

The Free Induction Upon arrival the staff were really friendly and took the time to Gind out what I was looking to get out of gym membership. I was assigned a personal trainer, James, who designed me a 6– week tailor made Gitness programme (available to all monthly members), which took into account my goals, injuries and medical issues and my likes and dislikes. They even offer individually tailored diet sheets on request. James then Vincent, Gary and James will give took me around all the machines and showed you a warm welcome. me how to work them. Ordinarily, (and I have in the past) just nodded and gone along with what the trainer is telling me as they gallop through the information and you feel silly if you ask any questions. However, this instantly felt different, James took his time and made sure I understood what he was telling me. This made me feel much less self conscious than ever before…… I even felt able to ask all those questions and I didn’t feel stupid at all!

Women's Only Gym The best bit for me personally speaking was the fact that there is a completely separate gym section for women only. I have always found a mixed gym a little intimidating, as I am not particularly Git .

If this doesn’t bother you the main multi gym area is mixed. But if like me, you also value the ability to train relatively privately, away from the main area, then you will really appreciate feeling more relaxed and able to train the way you want to in the women’s only area.

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Fantastic Gym Facilities

I was absolutely amazed by the full range of gym equipment that was available. If you are already a gym bunny, then you have probably already tried vibration plates, which offer an intense workout for those with less free time.

They also have all the Cardio Vascular equipment and free weights which are every bit as good, if not better than the average big brand gym, except with a friendly atmosphere that you won’t Gind elsewhere.

What’s more, for the serious athletic types, there are treatment rooms available and the helpful staff can even Gind the right theraAmenities pist for you to help with your problem.

Once I had Ginished my gym session, I then got a tour of the extra facilities that are available to both members and non-members. The comfortable coffee shop allows you to make the gym an even more relaxing experience. There is also a supplements shop available to purchase everything from specialist body-building equipment and supplements to ordinary sports clothes, vitamins and minerals.

Finally, if you still want to look good but aren’t really a gym person, or you have a holiday coming up, then you can still pay a visit for the sunbeds and new for January 2011 - a Sauna.

Thinking of Joining?

One fantastic bene it of becoming a member of Amber Valley Training is the fact the there is no joining fee. What’s more, the fees are less than £1 a day. This is amazingly cheap and makes it more than affordable to stick to that resolution you made. As if that isn’t enough, the lexibility of membership is brilliant, as you are able to take a break from the monthly fee, when you go on holiday for example, and you will not incur any punitive fees….awesome!

Open 7 days a week 8am - 8pm Monday - Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday Find us on Facebook or at www.ambervalleytraining.co.uk Or call us on: 01773 541 414

157 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4JH

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Swanwick Cygnets is a parent/carer and toddler group which runs on Friday mornings during term time from 9.15am until 10.45am at the Old School House Swanwick All children from age 0 – 5 years are welcome to come and join in with free play, art and craft activities and a singing/music session The toddler group provides the chance for children to mix with a larger group of children and for parents/carers to socialise. Children have the opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends who may then become familiar faces when they start nursery or pre-school helping with the transition into education.

The cost of the session is £1.30 per child and includes refreshments (an additional 30p for each extra sibling)

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www.holidayhawk.co.uk

www.holidayhawk.co.uk is a brand 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 we are part of Explorer Travel, you can be sure your trip is in safe hands as all our holidays are ABTA bonded Build Your Own 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 save considerably on pre packaged 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. And, because we are independent we can offer prices and discounts you cannot ind on the high street.

How to Find us: Simply type www.holidayhawk.co. uk into the address bar of your home page. Why not save us as a favourite for easy access in the future.

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 but if there is anything you can’t ind just give us a call.

Are you 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 or call 07971 644 152 and let us see if we can make your holiday dreams come true.

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Our Best Deals at Your Fingertips

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On the Holiday Hawk website in addition to a number of search options you will Find 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 Self Catering at the 4* Koala Garden Suites in Maspolomas, Gran Canaria on 31/01/2011 from ÂŁ294pp*

7 nights Self Catering at the 4* Kefalonitis Hotel Apartments in Paphos, Cyprus, on 03/04/2011 from ÂŁ300pp*

Accommodation This friendly hotel is perfect for couples and families with a host of recreational facilities, Fine dining choices, nearby attractions and spacious studios with lovely garden views surrounded by lush palm trees and shimmering swimming pools. The studios are comfortable and spacious with well equipped kitchenettes and terrace or balcony

Accommodation Perfectly situated within walking distance of the picturesque harbour and the famous ancient sites of Paphos and only 400m from the beach. This hotel boasts spacious rooms with well equipped kitchenettes and balconies offering fantastic views. A great hotel for couples and families with lots of modern facilities including outdoor and indoor pools, gym, sauna and sports facilities.

Flights Out 17:20 Mon 31st Jan 2011 East Midlands (EMA), arrive 11:55 Gran Canaria (LPA) Return: 13:00 Mon 7th Feb LPA, arrive 17:20 EMA

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 - January Lawn Maintenance It is essential this month that (weather permitting) you repair any damage to the lawn to ensure a good turn out in spring/ summer. Therefore, replace any divots or dead areas with new turf. Also, make sure you repair any lawn edges, especially around bedding areas.

If your lawn has suffered from water logging during the heavy snow period, put some fork holes in the lawn and ill with sharp sand to ensure that any excess water is absorbed.

Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch this month.

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Reader Top Tips

GARDENING & HANDYMAN SERVICES

After speaking with Jean this month, she recommended a top tip when dealing with long stem lily pollen (the type that sticks to everything fabric and once on clothing, cannot be removed!). She advised that wrapping cellotape around your hand and dabbing very lightly will remove all traces…excellent news.

Fully Insured

Established 2001

* No job to small * All aspects of gardening work undertaken: ♦ Domes c & Commercial ♦ Hedges and Lawns Cut ♦ Landscapes, Turfing, Fencing, Pa o’s, Decking, Gu ering, ♦ Interior and Exterior Decora ng

Call Richard on: 07802375709

If you have a top tip that you would like to share, e-mail or phone me on the details shown on page 3.

01773 528559

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January Events at Midland Railway

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Every Saturday and Sunday until and including 20th February 2011 - starting at 11am - 14:50pm 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

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News from St Thomas’ Church in Somercotes

Forthcoming events; Ploughman's Lunch Friday 28th January in St Thomas's Parish Centre next to the church on Nottingham Road in Somercotes there will be a Ploughman's Lunch. The meal consists of a cob with butter, ham or cheese, pickles, tea or coffee and cake and still costs only ÂŁ2! It starts at 11-30 am and ends at 1-30 pm.

Everybody is welcome and this is always a good, friendly gathering. All money raised goes to the running costs of the church.

Coffee and cake morning The next Coffee and Cakes morning will be held on Saturday, 5th February in the Parish Centre next to the church on Nottingham Road in Somercotes.

There will be a number of stalls, refreshments, a raf le, a nearly new stall and a jumble stall. Everybody is welcome and it is free to come in. This is always a friendly happening and all money raised goes to help in the day to day costs of the church.

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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Seating for eight passengers and luggage Corporate Client Transport Airport & Station Transfers Theatre Trips Special Occasion Transport Leisure Outings—exhibitions, sightseeing

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WOK THIS WAY NEW GYM NOW OPEN ♌ No Joining Fee ♌ Friendly Atmosphere ♌ Mixed gym with separate Women's only

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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 Punt & Dennis: You Must Be Joking Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis in their Girst tour for four years.

Wednesday 26th January at 8pm Tickets £20, Concessions £18.

My Fair Lady Present Company present the Lerner & Lowes musical version of Shaw’s Pygmalion.

Friday 28th January to Saturday 29th January 7:30pm and 2:30pm (Saturday only).

Tickets £15, Concessions £13.

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.

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of$ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Glenn Miller Orchestra: Hits From the Blitz Presented by Ray McVay the Glenn Miller Orchestra will be bringing the 40’s to Derby.

Tuesday 1st February at 7:30pm.

Tickets: £17-19, Concessions £15 & £17.50.

Zoe Lyons: Clownbusting An opportunity to see one of the fastest rising talents of British comedy Friday 4th February, 8pm Tickets £12, 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 My Fair Lady Present Company present the Lerner & Lowes musical version of Shaw’s Pygmalion.

Friday 21st January to Saturday 22nd January. 7:30pm and 2:30pm (Saturday only).

Tickets from £13 to £17 (evenings), £11.50 to £15.50 (matinee).

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

Friday 28th January to Sunday 30th January. 7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat), & 2 pm (Sun).

Tickets: £18 to £24 (evenings), £16 to £22 (matinee). Family tickets available.

Up Pompeii!

Presented by Bruce James Productions, starring Damian Williams as Lurcio.

Wednesday 2nd February to Saturday 5th February. &:30pm & 2:30pm.

Tickets: £13.50 to £19.50.

Guildhall Theatre, Derby Call: 01332 255800 Pinocchio Presented by the Watson Players.

Monday 17th January - Sunday 23rd January. Various times - matinee and evening performances available . Tickets £9 (concessions £7).

Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Call: 0845 127 2190 Wagner - Journey into Genius Presented by the Theatre in Reaction.

Friday 28th January to Sunday 29th January. 7:45pm.

Tickets £6.

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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: 5:30pm to 7pm, Friday 7th January - St Andrews Parish Hall, Station Rd, Langley Mill 5pm to 7pm, Friday 14th January - Marquis or Ormonde, Codnor-Derby Lane, Codner 5pm to 7pm, Friday 21st January - Methodist Church, Birchwood Lane, Somercotes 5pm to 7pm, Friday 28th January - Buxton Room, Town Hall, Heanor 5pm to 7pm, Friday 4th February - Horsley Village Hall, Church Street, Horsley 5pm to 7pm, Friday 11th February - Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, Derby Rd, Swanwick

Local Of ice 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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