Amber Valley Voice June 2011

Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks Edition

June 2011

Now delivered to 3,500 homes

Delivered FREE to selected homes in the Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks area

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Printed by Warwick Printing Company Limited Distributed to 3,500 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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Welcome to the June edition of Amber Valley Voice., we are now of icially into the long awaited Summer months, which according to the weather people in the know, promise many weeks of beautiful sunshine...so ingers crossed!

I would like to extend a big welcome to all our new readers this month. We have increased our circulation to a further 1,000 homes. 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 something that you would like to say, see my contact details below and I’ll look forward to hearing from you soon.

We have lots of new advertisers in this months magazine, a number of whom have taken the opportunity to tell you a little bit about themselves via a mini editorial. We hope you will enjoy inding out about these fantastic local businesses and don’t forget to let me know when you use them.

There are also some interesting things to do this month, such as the Derbyshire County show at Elvaston, the Health & Wellbeing event at Mackworth Hotel and as it is national cycle week, why not ’get on your bike’ and To advertise contact Emily on: visit Shipley Park for the cycle with sustrans event …...check out 01773 604178 page 6&7 for more details.

07891639638 Finally, this months new addition is a voucher page, so skip to page 29 and pick yourself up some top discounts exclusively for Amber Valley Voice readers.

Happy Reading!

Emily

Or E-mail me at: ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk

Don’t forget to mention the Voice when you use any of the companies in this Magazine

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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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

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Over 30 years experience All types of body repairs Competitive prices Work guaranteed Service and repairs All makes and models Collection & delivery service

Unit 1, Wood Street North, Meadow Lane industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 7JR Telephone 01773 521428 Mobile 07963 507662

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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 Cycle with Sustrans at Shipley Country Park Clyde Hinton will give a talk and slide show about Sustrans, the National Cycle Network and other traffic free cycle routes. Followed by a short ride on the Nutbrook trail.

19th June, 1pm to 3pm. Free - Own equipment required For more information contact Call Derbyshire on 08456 058058

Health, Wellbeing and Beauty Show at Mackworth Hotel Lots of exhibitors showcasing the services of local health, fitness, beauty and well being practitioners with lots of tips, advice, special offers and freebies 25th –26th June 2011, 10am - 4pm, Free admission For more information visit www.derbywellbeing.co.uk

Derbyshire County Show - Elvaston Main attractions include the J.C. Balls & Sons Digger Dancing Team and Rockin Horse - The Show. Farrier competition and the Daily Mail and ITV presenters ‘Gardening Question Time ‘ 26th June. 8am to 5pm. £10 adults £6 concessions. Price reductions for advance bookings. For more information call 01332 793068 or visit the website at: www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk

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 mks.williams@btinternet.com 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:

01773 512209 07902 272541 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

7 Alfreton & District Heritage Trust Open Weekend Based at the Heritage Chapel, which houses the Trusts collection of artefacts reflecting the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the district. One area will be devoted to Swanwick’s village history, studied in a recent series of workshops.

2nd - 3rd July July, Alfreton Heritage Centre, Heritage Chapel, Rodgers Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7FF. For more information call 01773 832349

Animal Magic! At Shipley Country Park An event showcasing pets and wild animals with stalls and activities including a Fun Dog Show run by West Hallam Animal Charities and an Insect Show run by Derbys and Notts Entomology Society.

26th June 11am to 4pm, Small charge to enter dog show and other activities For more information call 01773 719961.

The Jacobite Rebellion at Kedleston Hall Experience a Jacobite rebellion re-enactment at Kedleston Hall. Visit the opposing camps, meet 18th century civilians and see demonstrations.

11th - 12th June, 11am to 4pm, Normal admission charges apply For more information call 01332 842191 or visit the website at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-kedlestonhall

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

♦ Home Selection service

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Fully Insured with over 15 years experience

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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 Sof4its, 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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Chapman and Marriott Tree Specialists Ltd are Arboriculture Contractors and Tree Surgeons covering all areas of tree work both commercial and domestic.

The Range Of Services We Offer Includes: Fully Insured Tree planting Tree dismantling Hedge trimming Tree pruning Site clearance Stump grinding We are fully insured for Tree reducing Dangerous tree Weed control both public liability and Tree felling removal employers’ liability, our insurance covers us for Highly Trained Staff 2ive million pounds public Our 6 climbers, 2 grounds persons and admin assistant are liability and ten million trained and quali2ied to a high level to ensure we deliver the very pounds employers' best service we can to our customers liability Strong Client Base In addition to our highly valued domestic work and smaller contractors we have a number of high pro2ile clients including: Amber Valley Borough Council Balfour Beatty Derby County Cricket Club Derby City Council Gavin Jones Ltd Cleartrack Ltd

All our work is carried out to B.S.3998 to ensure the very best service is delivered to our customers

Seasoned 4irewood delivered direct to your door Seasoned 2irewood burns with the minimum of smoke and the maximum amount of 2lame making it ideal for open 2ires, wood burning stoves, garden chimneys and patio heaters.

Air Dry Wood burns best when it is ‘air dry’. We have a variety of seasoned wood which has been seasoned for 2 years to reduce moisture content of the wood.

Cut to size Ideally, Firewood should be no more than 10cm thick. All our Firewood is cut and split to the ideal size for burning.

Ecologically friendly All of the seasoned 2irewood we sell is from sustainable sources collected during our main industry of tree surgery. Using wood as fuel to heat our homes, heat water and to cook with is a natural way of recycling waste product from our industry

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY IN THE AMBER VALLEY VOICE DELIVERY AREA Or up to 10 miles from NG16 6LS (£1/mile thereafter)

ONLY £55 PER 1m3 BAG (incl vat, cash on delivery)

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 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

DVD Review - The Fighter

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The Fighter is the warts-and-all true story of Micky Wards turnaround from journeyman boxer to Light Welterweight World Champion. While this is a full blooded boxing movie it is really the story about a younger brothers struggle to step out of the shadows of his illustrious sibling and local hero, Dicky Eklund, who is waging his own 2ight against his own demons, not least of which is learning to cope with life after the fame and fortune has dwindled away. As the journey threatens to tear the family apart it is the bonds of kinship that allow the brothers to get past their individual problems and come together to train Micky for the most important 2ight of his life.

Christian Bale is brilliant in this 2ilm and completely deserving of the Academy award he received as best supporting actor.

Keep an eye out at the end for a clip of the real Micky and Dicky and you will be stunned by how well he played the latter. Also deserving of praise is Melissa Leo, who plays their mother Alice and also received an academy award for best supporting actress.

The acting and writing come together to portray a true story that feels truly real and is inspiring in its telling.

Selected DVD Releases 6th June Gnomeo and Juliet (U) - Emily Blunt & James McAvoy, 13th June Black Swan (15) - Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis Paul (15) - Simon Pegg & Nick Frost 20th June Love and Other Drugs (15)- Anne Hathaway & Jake Gyllenhaal Brighton Rock (15) - John Hurt & Helen Mirren 24th June The Adjustment Bureau (12) - Matt Damon & Emily Blunt

Selected Cinema Releases 10th June Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) - Jack Black & Angeline Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogan 17th June Green Lantern (TBC) - Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds The Beaver (12A) - Mel Gibson & Jodie Foster 24th June Bad Teacher (TBC) - Cameron Diaz & Justin Timberlake 1st July Transformers: Dark of the Moon (TBC) - Shia La Beouf & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

12 Fires Fireplaces Wall Heaters Installa on Service Repair No Obliga on Survey Central Hea ng

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BELPER GAS SHOWROOMS

01773 824212 www.belpergas.co.uk

54 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AZ located on the A6

We Now Open Sundays 10-4 Editors Choice This month alongside AB Shuttles Services for the wedding, I also used ‘Your style by Sarah’. I have never really been a ‘hair’ person but Sarah was amazing and transformed me for the wedding. She came to my house, which took away all the stress of having to get to a hairdresser on the day and she provided a consultation on what style I would like...not being a hair person, her expert advice was fantastic and she assessed my personality instantly and accurately, to provide me with a messy, modern but classic style, which was a side ponytail, which was then curled….everyone commented on how amazing it looked.

I was also really impressed with how quickly she was able to do it and it lasted all night.

In addition, on the one occasion that I have had my hair put up professionally before, it hurt and itched all day because it had been pulled so tight but with Sarah, I had to ask if she was sure she had 2inished because I didn’t even feel that my hair was up - until I looked in the mirror and saw how good it looked! Check out www.yourstylebysarah.co.uk if you have a special event looming because Sarah really will make it special for you.

To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

Book Review - The Thousand Autumns of 13 Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell Dutchman Jacob de Zoet is sent to Japan at the end of the 18th century to make enough of a fortune for him to marry. In fact he hardly makes it into Japan – he is quartered on a tiny man-made trading station island in the bay of Nagasaki – the only gateway between Japan and the West – and a place which actually existed.

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is a sort of historical novel-cum-thriller, a tale of good and evil, superstition, love and murder and the story of clashing cultures.

But it’s written by David Mitchell – described as “one of the most fascinating and fearless writers alive” and certainly a man who seems to invent new rules of writing with every book. As a storyteller he can’t be beaten; the tale cracks along at a lick. He uses language beautifully, he plays games with the reader, he makes you laugh, he entertains – his prose is streetwise and smart but he also gives you emotional complexity.

David Mitchell lived in Japan for several years and has a good feel for how “different” the country is to our own.

But by his own admission, he spent months researching the human needs of his novel’s time and place. He creates a lost world of spies and concubines, slaves and colonial westerners. It’s a dazzling bit of storytelling. Enjoy the ride.

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 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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Founded by Glyn Bramley, Duf&ield Decorators Ltd is fast becoming the popular choice in Derbyshire Over 30 years of experience Since settling in Swanwick just under a year ago I thought it best to introduce myself to the area through this publication and let you know what we are all about.

We undertake a variety of work and have in the past worked on the British library, the Princes Diana Memorial and other prestigious contracts in London and the rest of the British Isles, as my web site states.

Although we still carry out commercial work, our main aim is to bring back old fashion values, coupled with a keen price to the home owners of this area, just like we have in and around Duf2ield, but please, don’t let the name scare you, we are a lot more affordable than you think!

I have in the past offered my time, free, in the form of prize draws to schools in Duf2ield, raising much needed funds for the children. Its important, I believe, to show support for the community and to give a little back, I intend to do the same here as I do with a charity that’s very close to me, The British Heart Foundation. All my quotes carry their logo for personal reasons and to raise awareness, so please help if you can.

I'm free 7 days a week should you wish to call for a quote or advice and I guarantee a friendly voice whatever the time.

Many of our customers become friends and I’m hoping to make a few more around these parts

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Interior and exterior Domestic and Commercial Decorative tile 2loor and building façade cleaning

Maintenance contracts Insurance work Fully insured

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 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

Meat of the Month - June is Steak

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The recipe this month is for Sirloin Steak with Roquefort Butter. This recipe is perfect for a BBQ with a twist and served with seasonal vegetables such as, grilled aubergines, Jersey Royals and a Rocket and watercress salad.

Ingredients 4 Sirloin Steaks approx. 1 inch thick For the Butter: 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (softened) 50g of crumbled Roquefort 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of Sea Salt 4 Lemon Wedges

Method For Butter: In a bowl combine all the ingredients to make the butter and blend together using the back of a fork until the mixture is evenly distributed.

For Recipe: Allow the steaks to rest at room temperature for approximately 30minutes prior to cooking. Once rested, lightly brush both sides of the steak with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.

Grill on BBQ to your preference by cooking in the grill of a very hot BBQ for 2 minutes, leave to sit for 2 minutes and put the other side back on the BBQ for a further 2 minutes.

If you like your steak; Rare –Turn the steak over after initial period onto a medium heat section of the BBQ and cook for a further 1 minute on each side Medium - Further 3 minutes on each side Well done - further 5 minutes on each side.

Serve warm with the butter smeared on the top and the lemon wedges on the side for garnish.

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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 Of4ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk The Producers Presented by DOC The Musical Theatre Company, this Tony Award winning musical

by Mel Brookes has its premiere at Derby Theatre. This is a musical treat full of high energy choreography about a failing producer and his accountants desire to make money from a 2lop of a show.

Tuesday 14th - Saturday 18th June, 7:30pm (Sat Mat 2:30pm), Tickets £19 (Tue night & Sat Mat only £14, concessions £17).

Macbeth - Something funny this way comes!

A popular recreation of the Shakespeare classic by the Oddsocks production company, who have the ability to add humour to even the darkest of tragedies.

Tuesday 21st - Saturday 25th June, 7:30pm. Tickets £15 (concessions £13 & under 16’s £10).

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of4ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Psychic Sally On The Road Fresh from her Living TV Series and back to Derby by popular demand, sally Morgan brings her gift to the stage.

Wednesday 22nd June, 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

Jimmy Carr - Laughter Therapy Another chance to see the funny man on his latest tour after his sell out gig in Derby in March.

Friday 24th June, 8pm. Tickets £25.

Derby CAMRA Summer Beer Festival Celebrating 40years of CAMRA, visit www.derbycamra.org.uk for details of times and admission prices.

Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th July.

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A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire Buxton Opera House - Box Of4ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk The Gruffalo’s Child Written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Schef2ler and presented by Kenny Wax Ltd, this classic is suitable for children aged 4 and up and their adults!

Sunday 19th - Monday 20th June, Various times.

Tickets - Adults £12 , Children £11, Concessions, Family tickets and groups ticket prices available.

Buxton Festival A mixture of cultural delights based in the peak district with opera, music and theatrical and literary productions.

Saturday 9th July - Wednesday27th July, various times.

Tickets - Various prices

Guildhall Theatre, Derby Call: 01332 255800 Fantastic Mr Fox Adapted by David Wood for the stage, this timeless classic written by Roald Dahl is perfect for Kids and adults alike.

Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th June at 7:15pm (Sat Mat 2:15pm), Tickets £9 (Over 60’s and Under 16’s £7.50)

Keep Smiling Through Join the Gatepost Theatre Company in 1940’s Britain during the Blitz with drama, humour and music of the day, which kept British spirits alive.

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd July. 7:30pm (Sat Mat 2:30pm), Tickets £7.

Pomegranate Theatre, Chester4ield, Box Of4ice: 01246 345334/345222 Sleeping with a Stranger Colin McIntyre presents this wickedly witty black comedy.

Thursday 30th June - Saturday 2nd July, 7:30pm (Sat Mat 3:00pm) Tickets - Adults £11, Children £7.50, Concessions £8.50

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Holidays and Travel

www.holidayhawk.co.uk

www.holidayhawk.co.uk is a new holiday website which offers you internet prices alongside the personal service on tailormade 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.

How to 4ind 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 from all the major suppliers but if there is anything you can’t ind just give us a call.

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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www.holidayhawk.co.uk 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 B&B at the 4* Alhaurin Golf hotel in Malaga, Spain 06/07/2011 from £385pp.

East Midlands Airport 7 nights Full Board at the 5* Summer Garden Hotel and Apartments in Bitez, Turkey 11/07/2011 from £357pp.

East Midlands Airport 7 nights All Inclusive at the 4* Primera Suite Hotel in Alanya, Turkey 05/07/2011 from £347pp.

East Midlands Airport 7 nights Self Catering at the 4* Dia Apartments in Heronissos, Crete on 07/06/2011 from £393pp

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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...

Commercial and Domestic work undertaken LPG Servicing Servicing and repairs to all gas and oil ired appliances Reg. No. 500775 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

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WOK THIS WAY Tel: 01773 602354

45 Main Road, Leabrooks, DE55 1LA

Opening Times: Closed All Day Tuesday Sun to Thurs 5pm - 11pm Fri & Sat 5pm - 11:30pm Open Bank Holidays FREE Prawn Crackers with orders over ÂŁ15 or a half por on with orders of ÂŁ11

Delivery ÂŁ1 within 3 miles, Minimum delivery order ÂŁ5.00

Editors Choice This month I had the opportunity to use AB Shuttle to take me to a family wedding.

I decided to go with AB Shuttle as the price they quoted was so reasonable and I was really impressed with the excellent service they offer. The 8 seater vehicle was clean and comfortable and it was really useful as it allowed all my immediate family to travel together and save on the cost of individual transport. Both pick-ups were prompt and we got to the wedding in plenty of time - which avoided the usual trauma of getting lost and arriving late. Also, the driver, Andrew, was professionally turned out and very polite, opening doors and dealt with a snarl up at the venue with remarkable patience and good humour. I am only to happy to recommend AB Shuttle to all our readers and we will de2initely by using them again.

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Corporate Events Parcel Delivery Courier Service

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

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22 Rachel Honman is a BANT registered Nutritional Therapist, Re lexologist, Reiki Master and Masseur.

For many years Rachel has struggled with episodes of chronic fatigue and anxiety and has learnt to manage these using nutritional therapy and holistic healing. She runs healthy eating workshops for Argos and works at Fizzio Fit, Butterley Grange (on the road between Ripley and Swanwick).

Nutritional Therapy assesses an individual’s diet, lifestyle and environmental factors which could be affecting their health, and suggests changes to re-balance ailments. Many people forget that food fuels the body, in the same way that petrol fuels a car and get frustrated when they lack energy and are constantly run down. Eat nutritious food and feel great, eat junk and feel like you’re ready for the scrap heap!

Nutritional Therapy is great for easing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and investigating the route cause, food intolerances, indigestion, poor energy levels, inadequate thyroid function, anxiety, depression, poor sleep, regular headaches, poor immunity, lacklustre hair, skin and nails, hormone imbalances, pms and the menopause, plus much, much more. Check out www.derbynutrition4life.co.uk.

Rachel also offers: Hot Stones massage, Reiki healing (for humans and animals), Re lexology, Indian Head massage and Hopi Ear candle treatments.

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Community Information Summer Fayre

For the Riddings St James’ and Christchurch, Ironville United Bene ice.

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

“Simply Simile” Flower Festival At St James Church Riddings

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July

Cake stalls, homemade produce, lowers 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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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!

A wide range of natural petfoods, treats & accessories.

Microchipping service available

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

SERENITY THERAPY Dawn Barker , Life Coach, CBT, CCT, TAT, MBRA

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Community Info

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Your Local MP

Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 17th June - Alfreton - Connaught Community Centre, North street - 5pm to 7pm Friday 8th July - Codnor - Marquis of Ormonde, Codnor Denby Lane - 5pm to 7pm

Appointments may be made by calling: Local Of2ice 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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Gardeners Calendar - June

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This is the time - as soon as they’ve inished blooming - to prune all your spring lowering shrubs such as lilac, orange blossom and viburnum.

Disbud chrysanths if you want big showy blooms by taking out buds forming in the angles of leaves.

It’s a good time to plant shrubs, annuals and perennials. Feed with slow release plant food containing nitrogen, potash and other microorganisms for overall growth.

TopTip When buying plants from a garden centre or nursery check they’re not pot bound with roots growing out of the bottom of the pot – they’ll stay this way in your soil and be less vigorous.

CAPEWELL WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY

TONY WRIGHT Handyman & Property Maintenance

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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.

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

Builder R H Building services

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Butchers Owen Taylor Ltd

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Car Repairs M&M Body Repairs

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Complementary Therapy Serenity Therapy 25 Rachel Honman 22 Decorator Duffield Decorators Ltd Driving Instructor MKS Driving School

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Electrician MKS Electrical & Alarms 6 Events Things to do 6/7 What’s on in Derbyshire 16/17 Events at St James Church & Christchurch, Ironville 24

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 City Local

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Property Services AJS Property Services

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Roofing ST Roofing

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Takeaway Wok This Way

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Tiler Phil Bond

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Transport AB Shuttle

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Flooring DWH Flooring

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Travel www.HolidayHawk.co.uk 18/19

Gardener / Handyman Tony Wright Jobs 2 Do

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Tree Specialist Chapman & Marriott

Hair Dresser Your style by Sarah

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Window Cleaners Capewell Window Cleaning Company

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Windows & Doors Dan Kelly Windows & Doors

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Pet Food Supplies / Grooming Pedi-Pawz 23 Pawz/Vanity Pawz 25

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