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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

Welcome to the November Edition of the Amber Valley Voice and I canâ€™t believe how fast this year has gone! I found myself doing some Christmas shopping last week, which apart from being out of character, scared the life out of me as I can remember Christmas shopping for last year like it was yesterday!! With that in mind, there is lots of info on the Christmas lights switch on page 6 and some fab Christmas markets and Fayres taking place, check out page 7,15 and 26 for some local events to attend. We also have lots of new advertisers this month, so a big welcome to all of them and thanks to Janet from Riddings who contacted me regarding the work that Phil Bond had undertaken in her home. I love hearing from members of the community who Distributors Wanted! want to spread the word of good local traders, so please keep the calls coming, as I will always If you are interested in publish them. Finally, I am super excited this month because not only is the Alfreton and Broadmeadows launch only a couple of weeks away but I also have a brand spanking new website courtesy of Steve at Online99, so please have a look and why not tweet me with any news or updates!

Happy Reading! Emily

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Printed by Warwick Printing Company Limited and distributed to 3,500 homes in Riddings, Leabrooks, Swanwick and Somercotes. 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. Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is not permitted without the prior consent of the publisher.

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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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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 sales@mkselectrical.co.uk www.mkselectrical.co.uk

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6 Christmas Lights Switch On Ripley - 2nd December. 6.30pm Real Christmas Tree. Late Night Shopping, Carol Service with the Salvation Army. Free Children's rides. Hot food and Drink stall. Father Christmas and Amber Sound 107.2FM For more info call Ripley Town Council 01773 832211 Alfreton - 24th November, Time: to be announced. With a reported £25,000 spent on the lights, tree and decorations Alfreton promises to sparkle this Christmas. Belper – 25th November - Memorial Gardens – Town Mayor Cllr Alan Cox and Santa. Late night shopping, Charity stalls, punch and Judy, Santas Grotto, music by the Belper Town Wind Band. For more info contact Belper Town Council 01773 822116 Derby - 19/11/2011, Derby Market Place. From 4pm - Free Including a festive parade from The Spot at 4:15pm. Hosted by Dino & Pete from Capital Fm. On the Market Place stage there will be pantomime stars and of course Santa, leading to the big switch-on at 6pm. For more info visit www.derbylive.co.uk or call 01332 255800

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7 Belper Christmas Food Festival Opened by Town Mayor Cllr Alan Cox. Plenty of stalls featuring locally produced meats, cheese, cakes , confectionery, Christmas treats and gifts. Live music and children's entertainment. Sunday 4th December . 10am - 3pm. Free event For more information contact Belper Town Council 01773 822116

Winter Craft Fayre at Shipley Park Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Then why not visit Shipley park for the 4th Annual Winter Craft Fayre where a collection of local artist will be displaying and selling their work. 27th November, 11am - 3pm, Free admission. For further information contact Call Derbyshire on 08456 058058

Swanwick Primary School Christmas Fair Come along and enjoy all things festive at Swanwick Primary School. There will be a Santa's Grotto and crafts for the children and a wide range of Christmas themed stalls with something for everyone. Sat 3rd December, 12pm - 4pm. Adults £1, Children 50p, under 4’s free. Please come along and support our fantastic school. Everyone Welcome!

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Burglars, car thieves and those profiting from a life of crime are the targets of a new Derbyshire Constabulary campaign which was recently launched. Operation Rocky has been set up to tackle those involved in serious acquisitive crime, such as burglary and car crime, in north Derbyshire. It will include enforcement action against those involved in crime as well as raising awareness with local residents and businesses. The month-long operation will also target anti-social behaviour. One of the key themes of the operation is ‘Dirty Cash’ which is appealing to local people to call Crimestoppers with information on those they suspect are prospering from crime. It is based around the Proceeds of Crime Act [POCA] and other legislation which allows police to pursue criminals through the courts to confiscate their ill-gotten gains. Other activities that will take place during the operation include targeting cross-border criminals using our roads to commit crime, burglary awareness and prevention, and a crackdown on drugs. The operation covers the whole of ‘C Division’ including Chesterfield, Bolsover, NE Derbyshire and Amber Valley. Chief Inspector Graham McLaughlin, who is leading the operation, said: “Historically, as the darker nights begin to draw in, we see an increase in crime, particularly house burglary and criminal damage. “Operation Rocky will see dozens of extra officers focussed on this type of crime with their sole aim to disrupt and arrest persistent offenders and others within our communities who break the law. Anyone with information about crime or anti-social behaviour can contact Derbyshire police on the new non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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12 Non - Meat of the Month - November is Nut Roast As Christmas is just around the corner, I thought that I would provide an alternative for Christmas dinner. This is obviously a vegetarian recipe that has replaced the traditional turkey for years but perhaps it might be interesting to serve alongside a turkey, duck or goose for the meat eaters?!

Ingredients 1 medium chopped onion 2 cloves of pressed garlic 3-4 large sliced mushrooms 1 tbsp of plain Elour 300ml of vegetable stock (or water) 175g of breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp of mixed dried herbs 1 tbsp of soy sauce

175g of Einely chopped mixed nuts ( or a speciEically chosen selection of your own) Salt & Pepper Flour for coating Oil for frying and roasting

To Serve A selection of roasted winter vegetables, such as beetroot, parsnips, carrots and butternut squash or sweet potatoes.

Method Pre-heat the oven to 375F or 190C. Fry the onions and the garlic in a pan until soft and then add the mushrooms for an additional two minutes. Add the Elour to the onions and mushrooms and continuously stir whilst adding the stock, bring to the boil and then simmer for a further few minutes. Add the breadcrumbs, herbs, nuts and soy sauce to the mixture until there is a solid consistency. Season to taste. Turn out onto the chopping board, sprinkled with Elour and form into a loaf shape with your hands. Cover the Loaf evenly with Elour. Heat a roasting tin in the oven with a little oil in the bottom then put the loaf in the tin . Bake for approximately 30 minutes ensuring that the Roast is basted occasionally.

Petition Against Housing Developments in Swanwick Following the identification of two potential areas for the development of 500 homes off Derby Road in Swanwick a petition has been gathered for those opposed to the development. Please note this is a separate development to the proposed development of a memorial garden and crematorium off Derby Road. The organisers of the petition would like to thank all those who have signed so far. The petition is still on-going so if you know anyone who hasnâ€™t had the opportunity to sign yet please let them know they can by contacting any of the following: Wendy 01773 604644

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Book Review Shardlake by CJ Sansom

If you’re one of the happy band who love historical crime novels and you haven’t discovered CJ Sansom yet, the question has to be – why not? Stories set in Tudor times are a hugely popular genre. After all the brilliant Hilary Mantel won the Man Booker prize for Wolf Hall – the story of Thomas Cromwell - and there are whole shelves in bookshops devoted to the period. Sansom’s five Matthew Shardlake books start with Dissolution which dives into the murky period around the dissolution of the monasteries - through to the latest, Heartstone, set as Henry VIII – ever the seeker after glory in conquest - plunders the national coffers to finance a disastrously expensive war with France. They create a whole world around a man who is an outcast in his own time – a hunchback lawyer with a satisfyingly intelligent and sympathetic mind. As with all the best novels set in a different time period, it’s not just a strong plot which carries these books – although CJ Sansom’s stories of murder and injustice (and in the case of Heartstone the vulnerability of children), are brilliantly absorbing page-turners. But Mr Sansom is a historian and a former lawyer, so the detail – the way society worked, the casual cruelty, the smells, the food, the physical comforts and hardships and prejudices are superbly drawn. If you haven’t started Shardlake, and it sounds like your cup of tea, you may want to set aside some serious reading time.

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In the Parish Centre at St Thomas Church in Somercotes Saturday 3rd December 10am to 1pm

Jewellery Stalls

Grand prize draw

Morning

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Pickles &

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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 Of5ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk The BFG Adapted by David Wood , Roald Dahl's much loved story tells the tale of Sophie who is snatched from her bed in the orphanage by the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant, who takes her away to the magical Giant County. But not all giants are so friendly and soon Sophie and the BFG must work together to save all the children of England. Tuesday 29th November - Saturday 14th January . Various times including matinees. Tickets £8 - £24 The Boy Friend Present Company present Sandy Wilsons sparkling musical set in the 1920’s era of ‘bright young things’ and The Charleston. The Boyfriend is a musical comedy which tells the story of the on/off romance between Tony, a penniless delivery boy and Polly an heiress at Mme Dubonnet’s Finishing School, all set on the French Riveira. Friday 18th - Saturday 19th November - 7:30pm and, Saturday matinees at 2:30pm Tickets £13 -£15 group rates available

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of5ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Dick Whittington and his Cat It’s pantomime time and Derby Live’s annual offering this year will delight the whole family. Follow the story of Dick and his cat tommy who are shipwrecked in Morocco where they must overcome the dastardly King Rat to rescue the Sultan and make it home to become Lord Mayor of London. An All star cast including Birds of a feathers Linda Robson as Fairy Bow Bells, West End Star Paul Nicholas as King Rat and Luke Roberts from CITV’s Hi-5 as Dick Whittington. Wednesday 12th October - 7:30pm Tickets: £8 - £24

That’ll be the Day - The Christmas Party Get yourself in the Christmas spirit with Trevor Payne, Gary Anderson and the gang as the nations favourite Rock N Roll show bring their brand new Christmas show with comedy routines and all the best Christmas hits Sunday 20th November - 7:30pm Tickets: £21 & 22.50, group rates available.

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Experience a more comfortable home with Woodland Living

Derby based Woodland Property Services have opened a new Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom installation division which will create at least 20 new jobs in Derby. Woodland Living are to supply and install quality, well priced, fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms to both trade & retail customers in both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Meeting Managing Director Matt Fearn was a real pleasure, his enthusiasm for the imminent launch of the new service was infectious - Matt exclaimed “we pledge to offer fantastic customer service and great value. There will be no high pressure sales tactics, just honest advice, great products and a well planned delivery schedule”. Woodland should be well placed to deliver such a service as they have been successfully working in the Public Services sector since 1998. It has to be said, the list of accreditations awarded to Woodland is impressive, they boast more than most in this fiercely competitive marketplace. Matt was keen to point out “the competition doesn’t worry us at all, our pedigree, products and service speaks for itself.”. Clients can choose from an impressive selection of traditional and contemporary ranges. There is also the opportunity to have your kitchen “revamped” using the Kitchen King service which will see your existing kitchen re-modelled by replacing the “tired doors and worn work-tops” Perfect for anyone who has a restricted budget. So, if you are hoping to improve your home, it has to be worth considering Woodland Living. After the warm welcome and workshop tour, I know they would be on the top of my list.

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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 Of5ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk Twelfth Night Starring Arthur Bostrom (OfEicer Crabtree in Allo Allo) and Lucy Speed (Eastenders, The Bill). The original Theatre Company presents a novel production of Shakespeare's comic masterpiece. Set in the last days of the Raj, this novel production offers a new perspective alongside some of Shakespeares most memorable characters. Wednesday 23rd - Thursday 24th November, 7:30pm, Matinee on 24th at 2:30pm Tickets - £11 - £15

The Nutcracker Set against Tchaikovsky’s magniEicent score this magical fairy tale is brought to life by the popular and acclaimed European Ballet under the direction of Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal Director of the Bolshoi Ballet. With a company of Eirst class dancers and over 45 beautiful costumes this ballet will amaze one and all. 4th December, 3pm and 7pm . Tickets £14.50 - £22.50.

Pomegranate Theatre, Chester<ield, Box Of<ice: 01246 345334/345222

A Christmas Carol ChesterEield Operatic Society present a musical adaption of Dickens classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit! Tuesday 22nd - Saturday 26th November - 7:15pm. Saturday matinee at 2:15pm Tickets - Adult from £10.50, Children from £9.50, Concessions from £9.50

The Adventures of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Travel back to Merry England and Sherwood Forest with Bruce James Productions to join Robin Hood and his band of Merry men as they protect the Babes in the wood from their evil uncle the Sheriff of Nottingham. Featuring TV’s Kim Taylforth and all your usual favourites for pantomime fun for all the family. Thursday 8th December - Tuesday 3rd January 7:30pm - Morning, Afternoon and Evening showings available . Tickets from £5 - £14

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FOCUS ON GIRL GUIDES Join our family, we always try to do our best!

Were you once part of the Guiding family, or would you or your daughter like to join now? Guiding is great. It is a fantastic social experience, looks great on a CV and is perfect for those looking to strengthen our local community, preserving it for future generations. Girls are always buzzing when they come out of a meeting having had fun, made new friends, learned something new or gained a badge. We also teach them important skills they need for the future. Activities are tailored to the age group we work with and we make sure each session is challenging and fun. However, we do need more adult helpers and leaders in our area. There are four sections you can help with; Rainbows (aged 57yrs), Brownies (aged 7-10yrs), Guides (aged 10 – 14yrs) and the Senior Section (aged 14-25yrs). If you or your daughter are interested and would like to know more then take a look at the national website www.girlguiding.org.uk or locally www.girlguidingderbyshire.org . We have units across all sections in our area including Alfreton, Ironville, Pinxton, Riddings, Somercotes, South Normanton, and Swanwick. Contact us on 01773 880875 or via e-mail: office@girlguidingderbyshire.org mentioning ‘Alfreton District’ so you can talk to the right person for your area. Join us!

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Sudoku 9

Enter the digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row , column and 3x3 section must only contain one of each digit All puzzle solutions on Page 30

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Help save train making in the UK

Actions to save Bombardier and up 15,000 UK high-tech manufacturing jobs in the UK continue with unrelenting pressure on the Government. Bombardier is the world’s largest train-maker and is currently engaged in a review that could result in its withdrawal from the UK. If it does, the impact on our local economy would be disastrous. The contract has not been awarded to Siemens - they just have ‘preferred bidder’ status. Current situation:• Peaceful protest meetings - local, in London and elsewhere - are set to continue • Pressure groups and lobbying of Members of Parliament continues • Bombardier Community Support Group has been formed and is rapidly increasing its level of inEluence • The legal situation has been referred to the European Commission • A question has been tabled with Amber Valley MP Nigel Mills - “Given the consensus view that Thameslink is a Government contract - is the Secretary of State prepared to stay within the law and stop the current tender process before a contract is signed?” A written response is awaited • Derby City Council have provided funding for a full Judicial Review Please keep your Einger on the pulse and do everything that you can to support jobs in the UK If you want to become pro-actively involved please contact Malcolm Holden - malcolm.holden@sixsigma-ltd.com

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DVD Review - SENNA (12)

‘SENNA’ tells the true story of motor racing legend Ayrton Senna, for many the greatest driver ever to compete in the sport. As someone who grew up on a diet of Senna, Prost and Mansell I was excited to see this documentary and I wasn’t disappointed. The ilm/documentary takes you from Sennas early years when he competed in the karting world championships which he described as “pure driving, real racing” away from the money and the politics which would de ine the future of motorsport - to his death in Imola 1994 and the emotion charged funeral. There is so much unseen footage and audio from his friends and family that you really feel like you are privy to a private world. He was clearly a highly emotional person and felt extremely passionate about the sport that he loved but you sense he knew that it would be short lived, particularly with the changes in technology that were changing the sport. This fantastic documentary doesn’t just tell you the story, it takes you right back to the emotions of the time, and is fascinating viewing regardless of whether you are a Formula 1 fan or not.

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Festive decorations

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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. Come and join us for the run up to Christmas

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We Now Open Sundays 10-4 Selected DVD Releases 14th November Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) - Jack Black The Green Lantern (12) - Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Bridesmaids (15) - Rose Byrne, Matt Lucas 21st November Cars 2 (PG) - Owen Wilson Rio (U) - Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx 28th November X-Men: First Class (12) - James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender

Selected Cinema Releases 11th November Arthur Christmas (TBC) - Hugh Laurie, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy The Rum Diary (15) - Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Immortals (TBC) - Mickey Rourke, Luke Evans 18th November Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (Cert) - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart 25th November Moneyball (12) - Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Gardeners Calendar - November

It’s still not too late to plant tulips, but you should have the rest of your Spring bulbs in the ground now. If you’ve planted subtropicals and other plants this summer which aren’t fully hardy, you need to mulch heavily if you want to risk leaving them in the ground. Mound up straw around the base, then bubble wrap and leece leafy plants at the irst signs of frost. Bubble wrap is also a good way of protecting pots which might crack in very cold weather – and raise them onto pot legs to avoid waterlogging.

Top Tip Use small stakes, coloured stones or shells to mark where you’ve planted your Spring bulbs. Then you won’t disturb them when you start working the soil again next year.

Tom Cooper

Cutting Edge Garden Services

Specialist Tree Care Services All aspects of garden Maintenance No Job too big or too small Good quality work at a competitive price All major tree works

For a FREE no obligation quote contact Phil on

01773 607737 07983 979755

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winter pruning service

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Community Info

Your Local MP

Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 18th November - Waingrovesâ€“ Waingroves Methodist Church, Waingroves Road, Waingroves, DE5 9TB - 5pm to 7pm Friday 9th December - Alfreton - Connaught Court Community Centre, North Street, Alfreton, DE55 7EJ - 5pm to 7pm Appointments may be made by calling: Local OfEice 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

Jessops Medical Practice Patient Participation Group The Patient Participation Group is a group of patients working with the local community to contribute and provide support to the GP Practice

Our aims are to: Actively help to improve communication with patients, the practice and the wider health community To contribute to continuous improvement of services Build a relationship between the practice staff and patients

Any patient of Jessop Medical Practice is welcome to join all they have to give is a little of their time every few weeks. Details of the next meeting is on the dedicated PPG notice board at the surgeries Donâ€™t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your magazine... Builder R H Building services DB Building Services

6 22

Butchers Owen Taylor Ltd

Pet Food Supplies / Grooming Pawz/Vanity Pawz 25 Posh Pups Mobile 23

Plastering Complete Plastering

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

9 27 24 2

Printer Harlequin

Property Services AJS Property Services

4 5 22

Car Servicing Repairgeot

Charity Shops Red Cross Ripley

Complementary Therapy Rachel Honman

Computers and Website Design Alfreton Computers/Online 99 10 Dentist Glendair

Electrician MKS Electrical & Alarms

Roofing ST Roofing Topcover

Electrical Goods Safeway Electrical

Solar Power Beko Electrical

Solicitors Ellis-Fermor and Negus

Tiler Phil Bond

Tree Surgeon Tom Cooper

Utility Providers Utility Warehouse

Will Writing Grange Wills

Events/Community Services Things to do Whatâ€™s on in Derbyshire Mencap St James Church Derbyshire Constabulary Alfreton Business Club St Thomas Church Jessops Medial Practice PPG Girl Guides

6/7 16&18 20 26 8 9 15 29 19

Gardener / Handyman Tony Wright Jobs 2 Do Cutting Edge

13 4 28

Interior Design Woodland Living

Joiner JD Joinery

Windows & Doors Dan Kelly Windows & Doors Paradise Windows Window Wizard

19 13 10

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