Amber Valley Voice - July Edition

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

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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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Welcome to the July edition of Amber Valley Voice., Summer rolls and (at the time of writing this) some sunshine has arrived to brighten our days - that’s probably jinxed it now!

This is our second 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 current 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.

Check out page 14 to 0ind out more about the Belper Gas Showrooms and page 22 to learn a bit about Heritage Heating. We are proud to support these excellent local business and hope when you do the same you let us know all about it so we can pass it on to our readers.

There are also some interesting To advertise contact Emily on: things to do this month, such as the Belper Food, Real Ale and Craft Festi01773 604178 val. As it is the summer holidays, why 07891639638 not get on down to Shipley Park where they are running Summer Fun Or E-mail me at: events to entertain your 7-11 year olds. …...check out page 6&7 for more ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk details.

Don’t forget to check out the vouchers on page 25 and see if you can pick yourself up some top discounts exclusively for Amber Valley Voice readers.

Happy Reading!

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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 0ind 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

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 0ind 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 Indie Tracks Festival Over 40 bands including Edwyn Collins, The Hidden Cameras, Jeffrey Lewis and Crystal Stilts. Free steam train rides, indiepop discos and craft workshops. £35 Day or £65 weekend 29th - 31st July, Midland Railway, Butterley For more information visit www.indietracks.co.uk

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

25th - 31st July - Answer Chase, 1st - 7th August - Wildlife Wayfaring, 8th - 14th August - Walk and Discover, 15th - 21st August - Letter Hunt.

All events 50p per child and are aimed at 7– 11 year olds For more information call 01773 719961

A new club for our area?

Would you be interested in a Croquet Club that would play at Crays Hill Park, Leabrooks?

A meeting has been arranged for 26th July, 7:30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church to discuss this.

MKS Electrical & Alarms Family Run Business Friendly and Reliable Part P Registered Derbyshire Trusted Trader Rewires & Landlord Reports Electrical Safety Certi0icates 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 0itted Fully Insured For a free, no obligation quote or advice call Anthony on:

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7 Belper Food, Real Ale and Craft Festival There will be 80 stalls selling a variety of foods and crafts on the market place and the Black Swan will be holding a hog roast. There will be a wide spectrum of musicians and dancers bringing a street party atmosphere to the day.

Sunday 17th July, Opening 10am on King Street. Free Entry.

For more information call 01773 822116 or email belpertowncouncil@btconnect.com

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

Greenhillock’s Fellowship Club for over 50’s, with entertainment, speakers and day trips.

Meeting at Wood Street Methodist Church Wednesdays, 2pm to 3:30pm.

Interested call David on 01773 605585

M.K.S. Driving School

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Tel: 01773 520555 Mob: 07791 081137

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ing and gas work undertaken Friendly local service No job too big or small No call out charge Special offers on multi appliance servicing OAP rates and grants Reg. No. 301255 available on request

For a free quotation call Damion on 07814276288 Email: damewing@googlemail.com

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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.

For all your flooring needs ♦ Carpets, ♦ Cushion $looring, ♦ Luxury vinyl tiles such as Karndean

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Email: info@actfastplumbing.com

Call Duncan on: Tel: 01773 843039 Mob: 07980 919815 www.dwh looring.co.uk

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 Sof3its, 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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KAH Services UK Ltd Over 30 years experience

Interior and Exterior Domestic and Commercial Decorative tile +loor and building façade cleaning Maintenance contracts Insurance work Fully insured Local/national, evenings, weekends and night work

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

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

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS & SERVICE Friendly, Reliable, Affordable Service

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

Early morning, late evening and weekend calls to suit your lifestyle

Reader Recommends Rita from Swanwick contacted me this month to recommend Wupson Property Services.

She said “ we had a kitchen installed by Wupson Property Services which are a family run business. They are very professional with a good eye for detail. They are very ef icient and deliver a very high standard of workmanship.

They are very polite, courteous and most importantly trustworthy. We would not hesitate in recommending their service as we can’t praise them highly enough”.

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DVD Review - The Adjustment Bureau

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When this +ilm +irst came out at the cinema, I have to admit I did not fancy it. I thought “Oh no not another CIA/FBI/Bourne Identity, cop chasing +ilm”. However, I was totally wrong and I can’t rate this +ilm highly enough.

It stars Matt Damon as David Norris, a charismatic politician with a glittering career that is about to take off, until it looks like a stupid moment from his past is about to derail it. However, just when David is about to accept defeat in the senate election a chance encounter with the enigmatic Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) changes his life forever and brings him into contact with a world he never imagined existed.

The Adjustment Bureau is an adaptation of a short story by Philip K Dick and if you have seen any of the other adaptions of his fantastic stories, such as Minority Report and I Robot, you’ll know that you are in for a mind-twisting roller coaster that has you rooting for the protagonist who is +ighting against the odds to outwit external forces beyond his control.

This +ilm was a really pleasant surprise and I would happily recommend it to all our readers.

Selected DVD Releases 15th July Limitless (15) - Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro 18th July Battle - Los Angeles (12) - Aaron Eckhart The Rite (15) - Anthony Hopkins 25th July Never Let Me Go (12) - Keira Knightly, Andrew Gar0ield, Carey Mulligan Oranges and Sunshine (PG) - Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving 29th July Source Code (12) - Jake Gylenhall

Selected Cinema Releases 15th July Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (TBC) - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson & Rupert Grint.

22nd July Cars 2 (U) - Owen Wilson and Michael Caine.

29th July Captain America: The First Avenger (TBC) - Chris Evans & Hugo Weaving.

10th August The Smurfs (TBC) - Hank Azaria and Katy Perry

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Quality Bathrooms, Central Heating Installations & Servicing ♦

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 Editors Choice This month I had the opportunity to have a Hot Stones Massage from Rachel Honman. This is Rachels most popular treatment and I can de+initely see why! Having had massages in the past, this has to be the best. I loved the fact that there are different size stones for different parts of the body and being a sufferer from knots in the neck and the shoulders due to hours hunched over a computer, Rachel found the perfect stone to work them out! The layout of the room is so relaxing and calming and I could feel myself drifting off into a state of deep relaxation, so I can see it appealing to people with high pressured jobs or people who +ind it dif+icult to relax. After Rachel had completed the 40 minute treatment , I +loated home and had the best nights sleep. I can’t recommend this treatment highly enough and I will de+initely be going back - you could even use the voucher!

To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

The Fry Chronicles - by Stephen Fry

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You either like Stephen Fry (clever, entertaining, gossipy and funny) or you can’t stand him (smug, too-clever-by-half and everwhere). If your only experience of him has been the strange and acquired taste of TV’s QI, or the glorious Lord (or General) Melchett in Blackadder, you may not be aware that he’s written four novels and two volumes of autobiography – the latest of which is The Fry Chronicles.

The book moves on from his nefarious adolescence – banged up for a month in a young offenders institution after running amock with someone else’s credit cards – through Cambridge university where he started a lifelong writing and performing friendship with Hugh Laurie and on into the manic burst of 80s comedy which produced performers such as Rik Mayall, Ben Elton and Alexei Sayle.

His showbiz stories are full of name-dropping and they’re funny – not luvvie - and not always complimentary. He writes exceptionally well. He describes his love of words and language and you could never doubt it – his prose is honed and perfect.

What he does try to do, (and with some honesty), is to pull back the mask of con:idence he wears – in his own words “so easily that its features often lift into a smirk that looks like complacency and smugness” and contrast it with the “anxiety, self-doubt self disgust and fear” in which he says he actually lives. He evidently has relentless depths of insecurity – he’s been diagnosed manic depressive and doesn’t let himself off lightly to say the least, but it’s never an uncomfortable read – although it is sometimes quite rude and will almost certainly make you laugh.

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14 I recently went to see Belper Gas Showrooms in Belper - they are a family run independent business that’s right on the high street. Sally and her son Tom bought the existing business from the previous owners just over two and half years ago. Going into business with family can have its problems for some - not so for this mother and son partnership. Sally manages the showroom along with Catherine, between them they make sure that everything runs smoothly, whilst Tom who's a quali0ied Gas Safe engineer does all the engineering and 0itting jobs for their customers.

Tom and Sally pride themselves on their excellent customer service with 100% backup if anything does not go to plan. All work is under warranty, but even after the warranty has run out Sally and Tom will try their best to resolve the problem for the customer.

“That’s why people recommend us, because we go that extra mile, people come back to Belper Gas Showrooms for that personal touch that you don’t get from larger high street chains”, said Sally.

Belper Gas Showrooms have a huge product range of gas and electric 0ires and contemporary and traditional 0ire surrounds in their showroom, but if they haven’t got what your looking for then they can help you choose the right one for your home.

They deal with lots of different suppliers and manufactures from Burley, Valor, Eko0ires and Flavel to name but a few .

Belper Gas Showrooms can also install central heating boilers, radiators and wood burning stoves. add style to your home

For more information please go to www.belpergas.co.uk or call and speak to Sally or Catherine who will be very pleased to help you. Tel: 01773 824212 Fires Fireplaces Wall Heaters Installa on Service Repair No Obliga on Survey Central Hea ng

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01773 824212 www.belpergas.co.uk

54 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AZ located on the A6

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Meat of the Month - July is Lamb

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The recipe this month is for Butter:lied leg of lamb. This recipe is perfect for a BBQ but can be cooked on a grill if the weather turns. A versatile dish that can be served simply with salad and new potatoes or green beans and dauphinoise potatoes.

Ingredients I small chopped onion 1 boned and butter0lied leg of lamb. approx 2.25 kg or 5lb (why not ask your 150ml Olive oil butcher to do this for you?)

2 tablespoons of chopped rosemary 6 tablespoons of chopped mint 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Marinade 3 cloves crushed garlic Juice of 2 lemons

Method For Marinade: Place the lamb in a large plastic bag and add the garlic, onion, olive oil, rosemary, mint, pepper and lemon juice. Ensure the lamb is thoroughly coated and place in a refrigerator for about 6-8 hours, turning regularly.

To cook: Remove the meat from the bag, taking care to preserve the marinade.

Preheat a grill or barbecue to a high temperature. Grill the lamb about 10cm above the coals (depending on the heat) for about 8 minutes on each side,. Baste regularly with the marinade, until it is browned on both sides.

Then move the grill a little further away from the coals and cook for a further 6-10 minutes on each side, whilst continuing to baste. Test the meat frequently until it is cooked to your preference.

Carve into thin slice and serve with a fresh salad and your choice of potatoes for a delicious summer evening meal.

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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 Of3ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk Changing Rooms Presented by Ian Dickens International, this farsical comedy is set in 1970’s Parisian society and follows on from the successes of ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ and ‘Just Desserts!’, starring Sam Kane and Giles Watling.

Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th July, 7:30pm (Thur Matinee 2:30pm), Tickets £8 - £21..

Death By Fatal Murder This comedy from Ian Dickens Productions Ltd is part of the Inspector Pratt Trilogy and follows on from the success of ‘Murdered To Death’. Starring Leslie Grantham and Richard Gibson.

Monday 18th - Saturday 23rd July, 7:30pm, Wed & Sat Matinee 2:30pm. Tickets £8 - £21.

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of3ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk State of the Art: Tattoo, Body Art & Music Festival This 2 day event hosts over 90 body artists from around the world. Alongside tattoos and piercings, there will be live bands and special guest, strongman Rob Frampton, alongside bars, food outlets and 45 fashion and trade merchandisers.

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July, Sat 12noon - 11pm, Sun 12 noon - 8pm. Tickets £15/day or £30 for weekend, on the door £20/day, £10 after 6pm, under 15’s free.

Shaun’s big show Adapted and directed by David Wood, the family favourite has brought all his friends along for a ‘Music & Dance Extravaganza!’. Friday 5th– Sunday 7th August, Friday 6pm, Sat & Sun 11am, 2.30pm & 6pm. Tickets £15, under 16’s £13, Family Ticket (4) £50, group rates available.

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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 :ind 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 Of3ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk Mignon (Buxton Festival 2011) Presented by Festival production with the Northern Chamber Orchestra and Festival Chorus this opera is based on Goethe’s ‘Wilhelm Meister’.

Monday 11th, Saturday 16th, Tuesday 19th & 26th and Friday 22nd July, 7:15pm Tickets - £10 - £57 (Under 16’s half price).

Buxton Puppet Festival 2011 A mixture of performances and workshops, which has returned for its ninth year in a row.

Monday 25th July - Saturday 30th July, various times.

Tickets - Various prices

Pomegranate Theatre, Chester3ield, Box Of3ice: 01246 345334/345222 Dom Joly: Welcome to Wherever I am It has been 10 years since ‘Trigger Happy TV’ but Dom Joly has not been twiddling his thumbs and he will run you through some of the interesting highlights that he encountered, including his recent stint in the jungle.

Thursday 21st July, 7:30pm Tickets - £19.50

Ed Reardon: A Writer’s Burden Written by Christopher Douglas & Andrew Nickolds, this Radio 4 classic has been brought to the stage in order for you to ‘enjoy’ Ed in person!

Friday 29th July - Saturday 30th July, 7:30pm (Sat Mat 3:00pm) Tickets - Adults £11, Children £7.50, Concessions £8.50

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Our Best Deals at Your Fingertips 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!

East Midlands Airport 7 nights Half Board at the 4* Globales Reina Christina Hotel in Malaga, Spain 08/08/2011 from £475pp.

East Midlands Airport 7 nights All Inclusive at the 5* Holiday Park Resort in Alanya, Turkey 11/08/2011 from £539pp.

East Midlands Airport 7 nights Self Catering at the 4* Erkaptan Apart Hotel in Alanya, Turkey 11/08/2011 from £347pp.

East Midlands Airport 7 nights Bed & Breakfast at the 4* Maristel Hotel in Estellencs, Majorca on 09/08/2011 from £501.61pp

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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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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.

Wanted Paid driver and van required

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

“Simply Simile” Flower Festival At St James Church Riddings

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July

Cake stalls, homemade produce, 0lowers arrangements & much more

Entertainment on Saturday night from the Alfreton Male Voice Choir

Songs of praise Service on Sunday at 4pm

Also, Silent Auction and Derbyshire Quiz

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Specialising in Range Cookers Heritage Heating (Midlands) Limited was established in 1999. Originally set up to sell spares for the Watson Range Cookers we soon registered with OFTEC to be able to provide a service facility to AGA, Rayburn, as well as New Watson England cookers, which has grown to become the mainstay of the business.

However, we now feel it's time to grow and expand into selling other ranges and accessories as well as maintaining our customer base for servicing. We are now able to obtain a new range of products which are in a variety of fuel sources: Gas, Oil, Multi-Fuel and Solid Fuel.

Products and Services

Traditional and Contemporary Style Range Cookers Stoves and Stone Fireplaces & Accessories Environmentally Friendly Biomass, Wood Pellet, Solar Panel Heating and Wood Burning Central Heating Systems

Servicing and repairs to all gas and oil fired appliances Boiler repairs LPG servicing Commercial and Domestic Work Undertaken Servicing & Maintenance for Ranges

It is recommended that your gas appliances are serviced annually. Most oil fired products should also be serviced annually, however those products that have a vaporising burner will need servicing bi-annually.

At Heritage Heating we can provide a service contract to all our customers. This enables you to spread the cost of your service over 12 months with your service being done at a time of year that suits you (subject to conditions).

We also service anyone’s appliance as they Servicing in the Amber Valley become due with payment due on the day. area every Monday For further information about our servicing policy please feel free to contact us

Fault Finding & Repairs for Ranges We pride ourselves on being able to fault-find on most appliances, and if we can’t resolve the issue in the first visit then we will come back and look at the problems again. It is always advisable to keep a diary of any problems that are occurring as this could help pin point the problem and lessen the time needed on site.

We carry a comprehensive range of spares with us; however there will be times when we have to order specific parts to fully repair the appliance. If this is the case we will always discuss the costs with you before proceeding.

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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Tel: 01773 741161, Fax: 01773 743374 e-mail: mail@heritageheating.co.uk, website: www.heritageheating.co.uk Brook House, Asher Lane Business Park, Asher Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SW Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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Local Traders www.pedi-pawz.co.uk

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Summer Fayre 9th July, 11am - 2pm On the lawns of Ironville Church Opening by Mrs Barbara Dudley

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All kinds of stalls including cakes , jewellery , children’s corner and many, many more There will be a tombola and entertainment from Patrick Cook on the Organ as well as Michael The Clown for children.

Refreshments will also be available including cream teas and a BBQ

A wide range of natural petfoods, treats & accessories.

Microchipping service available

Seating for eight passengers and luggage

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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

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10% off a service • Must be presented to engineer at time of service

• Only Valid for a service • Available for new customers only • Minimum time for a booking is one week in advance

• Service must be booked before 1st October 2011

M.K.S. Driving School First Hour Free Tel: 01773 520555 Mob: 07791 081137

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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 - July

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Deadhead 0lowers to prevent your plants forming seeds and encourage them to produce more blooms.

If you want to prune trees such as birch, now’s a good time – we’re past the point when they’ll bleed sap.

Take semi-ripe cuttings from shrubs like hebes and hydrangeas by cutting from this year's growth just below a leaf. Remove the leaves from the lower half of the cutting and dip the end in rooting hormone. Insert in pots of cuttings compost. Place somewhere warm and sheltered but out of strong, direct sunlight.

TopTip Water your plants early or late in the day in hot weather to avoid loss of moisture

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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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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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 4ittings Low Carbon Grants for fuel switching from solid fuel or electric Gas Servicing and system power4lushing Boiler breakdowns Gas 4ire 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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Your Local MP

Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 22nd July - Heanor - The Buxton Room, Heanor & Loscoe Town Council, Market Place - 5pm to 7pm Thursday 28th July - Swanwick - Swanwick Methodist Church, Derby Road - 5pm to 7pm Appointments may be made by calling: Local Of+ice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Tel No. 020 219 7233 e-mail nigel.mills.mp@parliament.uk

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 12 Decorator Duffield Decorators Ltd Dentist Glendair Driving Instructor MKS Driving School

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Plastering Complete Plastering

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

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Property Services AJS Property Services 5 Wupson Property Services 10 Roofing ST Roofing

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Electrician MKS Electrical & Alarms 6

Travel www.HolidayHawk.co.uk 17&19

Events Things to do 6/7 What’s on in Derbyshire 16&18 Events at St James Church & Christchurch, Ironville 21&24

Tree Specialist Chapman & Marriott

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Flooring DWH Flooring Gardener / Handyman Tony Wright Jobs 2 Do

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Washing Machine Repairs KAH Services UK Ltd 10 Will Writing Grange Wills

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Window Cleaners Capewell Window Cleaning Company

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Windows & Doors Dan Kelly Windows & Doors

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