Amber Valley Voice November 2011

Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks Edition

November 2010

Christmas Shopping Lots of Markets and Fairs - Pages 4, 15 & 20 Christmas Light Switch on’s - Page 9

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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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Hello and welcome to the third edition of Amber Valley Voice. Thank you for all the wonderful feedback that we have received and hopefully by making the improvement s that you suggested, we will continue to make each edition of your magazine better than the last.

This edition highlights the run up to Christmas by listing all the local Christmas Lights Switch on dates and also, the Christmas Fairs that are coming to the area - see pages 9 and 4 respectively. We also have listed some local community events this month, see pages 15 and 20 for more details.

We have also continued to promote the ever popular Derbyshire County Councils Trusted Trader Scheme, accompanied by local Trusted Trader Companies who can help us all make those long awaited improvements to our homes and gardens.

Other things to look out for include the recipe for a tasty Sausage supper on Page 11, which features the meat of the month, Sausages!, which can be purchased from Owen Taylor Butchers.

Don’t forget to visit Serenity Therapy to take full advantage of the discount available exclusively to Amber Valley Voice readers, a perfect treat before the Christmas rush!

Finally, if the winter weather is starting to get you down, why not book a break on www.holidayhawk.co.uk on pages 22/23.

In the meantime if there is something else happening in the area which you think should feature in the next magazine, please drop me a line.

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Until next month, happy reading!

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

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Christmas Craft Fair—Kedleston Hall Sat 27th to Sun 28th November 11:00 to 15:00, Entry £1 Entertainment & see crafts being made Free bus service running from Derby bus station Alfreton Victorian Christmas Festival Saturday 4th December 10am to 5pm Christmas entertainment throughout the town including carols around the Christmas Tree.

Firework Display Stalls & entertainment Belper—Christmas Fayre Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road Belper, DE56 1UU Many stalls including textiles, handmade jewellery, artists, jam, chocolates, ceramics and more…

Entry Adults £1, Children free.

Tree Dressing and Conservation Day - Part of National Tree Week.

Shipley Country Park Sat 5th Dec at 1pm to 3pm and Sun 5th Dec 11am to 3pm

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Local businesses you can trust

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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 9ind 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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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 9ind 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 give us a call on 01773 604178 or 07891 639 638. We would love to hear from you!

Reader Recommendation We received a phone call this month from Mr Appleby from Swanwick. He had arranged for MKS Electrical and Alarms to have some work done after seeing their advert in the Amber Valley Voice.

Mr Appleby wanted to let us know about the excellent friendly service he received.

He said the engineer was clean and ef9icient and that the cost of the work was very reasonable.

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Derby - City Centre Castleton Saturday 20th November 4:15pm Parade from The Spot to the Market Place.

Saturday 18th November 4:30pm

For more details call: 01332 255802

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Ripley Friday 3rd December 6:30pm

Friday 1st - Sun 3rd December Includes Victorian Christmas Weekend, parades & entertainment

Belper Alfreton Friday 3rd December

Friday 26th November 18:30 to 20:30

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10 Gleam - Festival of Light 12th - 20th November This festival will start on Friday 12th at 6:30pm with a major light performance on Derby’s Market Place. The opening weekend will feature a light trail in the cathedral quarter, which will use lanterns to illuminate the historic buildings and include projections, light sculptures and a light garden. On the 19th November, a lantern parade made up of school and community groups will light the way from Arboretum Park to the City Centre. Finally, the event will close on the 20th November with the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Editors Choice Although I provided a review of Wok This Way last month, much to the dismay of my scales, I can’t stop going back! I love the food and each time we try something different, and without fail, it is fresh, delicious and a taste sensation.

My favourite dishes this month have been the beef Chow Mein and chicken with pineapple. For both dishes the ingredients were so fresh and full of flavour. The pineapple was tender and juicy and the sweet and sour sauce was the best I had ever tasted‌. unfortunately for my waistline, I can’t get enough!!!

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

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‘Meat of the Month’ November is Sausages

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As November celebrates National Sausage Week, why not take the opportunity to celebrate the Great British sausage and try the following delicious recipe...

Sausage With Colcannon Mash Stuffed Into Mini Yorkshire Puddings - Serves 4 Ingredients 450g Owen Taylors Country Sausage the East Midlands Sausage Champion 10 Mini Yorkshire Puddings 1kg Potatoes 1/2 Savoy Cabbage 1 bunch of Spring Onions

100ml milk 50g Butter 1tbsp Cooking Oil 1 Onion 2tbsp Flour 1/2pt Stock 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme Leaves

Method Place the Sausages in a roasting tin in a oven preheated to Gas Mark 6 (200C) for 15—20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the Yorkshire puddings.

As the Sausages cook, peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks then boil for approximately 15 minutes, or until soft.

After approximately 5 minutes add the 3inely chopped savoy cabbage. When cooked add the milk, butter and the 3inely chopped spring onions..

Heat the oil in a pan and add the sliced onion, cooking until soft. Stir in the 3lour and slowly add the stock. Add the fresh thyme and then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

To serve, 3ill the Yorkshires with the colcannon mash and place sausages on the side and our over the gravy.

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Christmas Cake Recipe

If you are a Christmas cake maker, you will probably know that now is the time to start making the cake and you will probably have a tried and tested recipe. However, if this is your first time, why not make an early resolution and start making that cake….and here’s a recipe to help you!

Ingredients 250g plain flour A pinch of salt 1/2tsp mixed spice 1/2tsp ground cinnamon A dash of vanilla essence 200g butter 200g muscovado sugar

4 eggs (lightly beaten) 2tbsp black treacle 2tbsp marmalade 900g mixed dried fruit 150g glace cherries 100g blanched, chopped almonds Brandy

Method Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 2/150C and grease and line a round tin with parchment paper. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, adding the treacle, marmalade and vanilla essence until fluffy and light.

Sieve the flour, salt, mixed spices and cinnamon. Add the eggs to the creamed butter, a little at a time, followed by a tablespoon of the flour mix. Repeat until well mixed and then add dried fruit, cherries and almonds.

Put the mixture in the tin and bake for approx. 3hrs. Once cooked, remove and allow to cool before placing on a wire rack.

Once cool, create a few holes and pour over approx . 50ml of Brandy.

Let the Brandy soak in and wrap in foil and place in airtight container (holes side up). For an extra special cake, add in the same amount of brandy each week up until you are ready to ice the cake.

See you next month for icing!

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Community Event Victorian Craft and Gift Market Venue: The New Dining Hall, Swanwick Hall School Saturday 20th November 2010 11.00am to 4.00pm Continuing with the 150th celebration of St Andrews Church, the church members are again organising the ever popular Bi-annual Victorian Craft and Gift Market. As well as many local craftspeople, a number of organisations from the Swanwick area will also be having stalls; many dressed in Victorian attire.

The stalls are numerous and include: Silver Jewellery Needlecraft & knitted goods Photographs Cake and Produce Stall Books Galore

Paintings Pottery Raffles Books

Hand made Cards Woodcraft Tombolas Soft Toys

Plus refreshments served throughout the day With Christmas not far away, many great gift ideas at reasonable prices The money raised will go towards improvements to the basement area for a meeting area and storage for the church therefore benefit-ting everyone in the area. Please come along, join in the fun and support such a good cause, entrance charge 50p per adult, free for children , free parking. Look forward to seeing you there.

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What’s on in Derbyshire?

A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire Derby Theatre - Box Of)ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk The Nightmare Room

Starring Zoie Kennedy & Blue Merrick. A dark thriller based on a tale by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Wed 17th & Thu 18th November, 7.30pm, Tickets £15, (concessions £13).

Joe Pasquale ESP: Extra Sensory Pasquale Friday 19th November, 7.30pm, Tickets £17.50.

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Directed by Hannah Chissick, Adapted for the stage by Patrick Sandford.

Sat 27th Nov - 15th Jan, Various show times including matinee’s. Tickets from £8.

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of)ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Motorhead 35th Anniversary and brand new studio album tour.

Monday 15th November, 7pm, Great Hall. Tickets £26 (£2 booking fee).

Sally Morgan Star of TV’s Psychic Sally - On the Road.

Thursday 16th November, 7:30pm, Great Hall. Tickets £20.50.

Vagina Monologues Starring Sue Jenkins, Roxanne Pallett and Nikki Sanderson.

Saturday 20th November, 8pm, Great Hall. Tickets £17 (concessions £15).

Sean Lock - Lockipedia Wednesday 24th November, 8pm, Great Hall. Tickets £17.50 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

What’s on in Derbyshire?

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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 The Nightmare Room Starring Zoie Kennedy & Blue Merrick. A dark thriller based on a tale by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Mon 15th & Tues 16th November, 7.30pm, Tickets from £11.

George Orwell’s 1984

By Nick Lane, Presented by Northern Broadsides.

Thursday 18th - 20th November, 7:30pm and 2:30pm. Tickets from £12.

Keeping up Appearances Starring Gareth Hale, Kim Hartman and Rachel Bell. Brand new play by the creator of the TV series, Roy Clarke.

Wed 24th - 27th November, 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinee 2/3.30pm. Tickets from £14.50

Listings at other venues Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Laura Turner.

Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

Saturday 4th December - 2.30 & 7.30pm. Tickets £13

Guildhall Theatre, Derby The Missionary’s Position - Penny Dreadful.

The original true story of the Rector of Stif=key - the original dirt vicar and eccentric of the 1930’s.

Monday 22nd November- 7.30pm. Tickets £12

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Reader Recommendation We received a further phone call this month from Wendy in Swanwick. She had booked an appointment for Re=lexology with Dawn at Serenity Therapy after seeing the advert in the Amber Valley Voice.

Wendy wanted to let us know that Dawn had put her at ease, having never had the treatment before and that she found it extremely relaxing, that many aches and pains felt better and that she generally felt better in herself.

Richards GARDENING & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Fully Insured

Established 2001

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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

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Smelly Feet?

Bring this advert for £5 off your first treatment

Therapies 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) For all enquiries, call Dawn on 01773 604497 www.serenitytherapy.org.uk

Gift Voucher scheme available

For Complementary Therapies that are relaxed and informal.

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Gardeners Calendar - November Frost Proof the Garden This month you need to make sure that all outdoor containers and sensitive plants are frost proofed. A cost effective way of doing this, is by using any left over bubble wrap to insulate.

Wildlife If you’re a fan of birds, now is the time of year to make sure that your garden has a constant supply of food and water that they can rely on.

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

Scenic landscapes will take on any sized landscaping project, creating conceptual diverse gardens for you , your family and friends to enjoy

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Contact Nick Hibbitt on 01773 603434 or 07981 807540 www.scenic-lanscapes.net

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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.

Community Events St Thomas Parish Church, Somercotes, Christmas Fair.

4th December, from 10pm to 1pm.

At the Parish Centre on Nottingham Road in Somercotes next to the church.

There will be many stalls including a cake stall [which is always popular], a bottle stall, tombola, bric-a-brac, jams and preserves. Lunches will be served from 11-30 Brian Fell will be bringing Father Christmas along for the children during the morning. The Grand Prize Draw will be drawn at midday with prizes £100 for the 3irst prize, £50 for the second and £25 for the third. There will be many other prizes and all proceeds go to help in the running costs of the Parish Church. Tickets are available from church members and cost £1 for a book of 3ive. Details from churchwarden Rachel Watson on [01773] 607131.

Ploughman’s Lunch Friday, 26th November, from 11-30 am to 1 pm At St Thomas's Parish Centre The meal is made up of a cob with butter and cheese or ham with pickles followed by cake, tea or coffee. The meal costs only £2 and there is always a good and friendly feeling with everybody welcome.

More details from churchwarden Rachel Watson on [01773] 607131 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

November Events at Midland Railway

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Santa Special Trains Various days and times from Saturday 20th November to Friday 24th December - please note that some times are already fully booked.

Get into the spirit of Christmas early and Super Santa see Santa in his grotto on your train, with 4th, 11th, 18th and 23rd December. all children receiving their =irst ChristMust book in mas gift. Adults also get treated with a Advance. free mince pie and miniature bottle of This popular service includes a spirit. Also showing a puppet show train ride to Santa’s Grotto, Cost with a present for all children Adults £12.50 Children (3-14) £10.50 and to make the day extra speChildren (under 3) £7.50 (if present required cial, a picnic tea hamper will be *Some December dates subject to £1 supplement served to your table on the train.

Yuletider Christmas Sunday Lunch Train

Sunday 28th November (last date available)

Sunday lunch with a twist! Enjoy a traditional Christmas meal aboard the Midlander Dining Train, with a visit from Santa who has a present for all children.

Contact Midland Railway for menu.

Cost

Cost Adults £16.50 Children (3-14) £14.50 Children (under3) £9.00 (if present required) *£1 supplement on 11th &18th Dec*

Adults £22.50 Children £20.50 Mini meal for under 3’s £12.50

To 9ind out more visit: www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk or call the visitor information line on: 01773 570 140 Don’t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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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 9lights 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 3lights, 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 3ind 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 3ind on the high street.

How to =ind 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 3light you’re after we can cater for that too. We have 3lights to destinations all over the world on the website but if there is anything you can’t 3ind 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 =ind some of the very best deals we have found available at that time. Just to give you a taste, here are some of the deals on the website now!

7 nights Self Catering at the 4* 7 nights Self Catering at the 4* Anemi Hotel Apartments in Paphos Papadakis Villas in Hersonissos, Cyprus, on 10/11/2010 from ÂŁ324 Crete on 05/04/2011 from ÂŁ229 pp* pp*

Accommodation Situated between Hersonissos and Koutouloufari set on a hillside this small family run establishment with fantastic views and scenery has lots of charm. Only 100 metres from a selection of local bars restaurants and shops and 350 metres from the centre of Hersonissos.

The beach is only 400 metres away.

Flights Out 6:45 5th Apr 2011 Manchester (MAN) arrive 22:05 Crete (HER) Return: 22:45 Tues 12th Apr 2011 Crete (HER), arrive at 00:55 Manchester (MAN)

Accommodation This hotel is a joy to be in; comfortable, contemporary. Located in the centre of Paphos Town, 300 metres from the wonderful harbour area and just 150 metres from the sandy beach. A great complex for couples with lots of modern facilities. There is a World Heritage site within 10 minutes walk containing the Nea Paphos Mosaics, reportedly the most beautiful in the world .

Flights Out: 11:00 10th Nov 2010 East Midlands arrive 17:35 Paphos (PFO) Return: 18:50 17th Nov 2010 Paphos - Cyprus, arrive at 21:40 East Midlands (EMA)

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24 A SHOW OF LIGHT AT LEABROOKS IN NOVEMBER John Whitby and Greg Howard have combined forces to present an important new exhibition of their paintings at Leabrooks Gallery from Saturday, 6th November,2910 until the end of the month. Both artists have featured in the general exhibition space in the Gallery but this is the first time that visitors will have had the opportunity to view and purchase from a broader range of their work.

Each of the artists find inspiration in the finer details as well as the more usual aspects of landscape and both focus on the shifting nature of light - but each of them brings to his subjects his own distinctive interpretation and colour palette as well as his take on the visual dynamics of a scene.

Greg Howard, a water colourist, employs a technique which is surprisingly dramatic for his medium: he conveys depth in his images which are made all the more powerful by the sudden explosions of light at their centre. His paintings, which are often quite small, demand attention!

John Whitby's water colour and gouache paintings, are frequently larger and softer in colour but are equally arresting because of their gentle focus and suggestion of harmony. Here the translucent quality of light is conveyed in broader brush strokes and less sharp outlines.

The work of both artists, John Whitby and Greg Howard, will be of interest to those with a passion for local scenes and everyone who appreciates fine art.

Also, in the run up to Christmas, why not call in for an early mince pie during the weekend of 27th -28th November, 2010 when there will be jewellery demonstration together with a pottery market? We are always pleased to see you!

LEABROOKS G A L L E R Y

TEL: 01773 602961 PRINTS, ORIGINALS & FRAMING

OPEN: MON-SAT 10AM - 5PM, SUNDAY 11AM - 4.30PM WEDNESDAY BY APPOINTMENT

LEABROOKS HOUSE, 36 LEABROOKS RD, SOMERCOTES, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 4HB

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Book Review - Lustrum by Robert Harris

Politics in Roman times were nothing if not cutthroat. Alliances and betrayals were the name of the game. Alpha-males like Julius Caesar and Pompey ruled with sublime indifference to the needs or wishes of the common herd. Psychopaths and playboys pulled the strings of political intrigue.

Lustrum, by Robert Harris, is a historical thriller, told through the voice of Tiro, the secretary and slave of Cicero who was a famous orator, consul and one of the cleverest men of his time.

Although it is a novel, Tiro (and Cicero and the other characters) existed in real life and some of Cicero’s great speeches as recorded

by Tiro, provide the compelling backstory for the book.

It’s a wry and human book – these are all human beings, even if they’re (lawed ones and the descriptions of the smells and tastes and casual cruelty of the times make it far more than just a page turner.

Robert Harris has a deserved reputation as an international bestseller – a former journalist and BBC reporter, his most recent book before Lustrum was The Ghost, a thriller about a former British prime minister writing his memoirs (sound familiar?) which was turned into a Pierce Brosnan/Ewan McGregor (ilm by Roman Polanski.

Harris knows his politics and his insider’s approach shows us one thing – times may change, power lives on.

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DVD Review — Iron Man 2

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Tony Stark (Downey Jr) is back….but with a difference. In this sequel, he has developed a problem that is shortening his life dramatically, so he has adopted the principles of James Dean - “live fast, die young”. Whilst he is partaking in one of his dangerous hobbies, his arch enemy (unbeknown to Stark) Whiplash (Rourke), unleashes an attack on him to exact his revenge. This, coupled with the issues of the Government taking Stark Industries to court in order to detain the Iron Man suits for military use, does not make for an easy time for Stark! With an excellent cast and as much fun as the =irst, the plot isn’t deep but it sure is entertaining!

If you enjoyed the =irst =ilm, you’ll enjoy this but even if you haven’t it doesn’t really matter because it is excellent, all action, explosive fun!

Selected DVD releases

Selected Cinema releases

8th November Disney’s A Christmas Carol (PG) - Jim Carrey

5th November Another Year (12A) - Jim Broadbent

22nd November Toy Story (U) - Tom Hanks & Tim Allen

19th November Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (PG)

29th November

26th November The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest (15) - Noomi Rapace

The A-Team (15) - Liam Neeson

6th December Twilight Saga—Eclipse (12) - Kristen Stewart Robert Pattinson

26th November The American (15) - George Clooney

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Community Info Do you have something to shout about???

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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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Community Info Your Local MP Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Local Of3ice 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 Upcoming Surgeries: Saturday 13/11/2010 at 10am at Riddings Community Centre & 11:15 am at the OAP centre, Victoria Crescent, Ironville.

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Local MP

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