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Editor’s Message As I write this it’s another scorching day but as the mags arrive on your doorstep we will be fully into the kid’s summer holidays, so now doubt the long sunny days will have come to an end! But if you’re looking for something to entertain your little ones make sure you check out Things To Do – there are a few good ideas in there this month.

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As you will see on our front covers its National Afternoon Tea Week on the 14th to the 20th August so why not take the excuse to book in for a little treat. I’m sure one of our lovely advertisers can help out! Such as Jacksdale Garden Centre or Hilcote Country Club.

… BUT IT’ S AC TUALLY LUXU RY RE TIREM ENT LIVING AT AU DLE Y ST ELPHIN ’ S PARK .

So, we’ve been very busy this month! A short break up to Scotland saw us climbing and this time making it to the top (stupid snow!) of Ben Nevis, as well as quad biking and horse riding (we like to take it easy!). Unfortunately, we were unable to go white water rafting as they were running low on water – in Scotland – so you know it’s been a long hot summer!

We also did another Escape Room this month, albeit with less success, although no less fun. We’ll bring you a review of that next month in time for the opening of ILocked’s brand new room – Battleship.

Finally and by no means least, we are delighted to announce that Voice Magazines have become corporate members of the Rotary Club of Alfreton!

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Rotary is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in the world, doing charitable work internationally and, importantly, in our local community. But Rotary is changing. They are moving with the times, moving on from old fashioned dress codes, traditions and procedures to embrace new ideas whilst staying true to the motto ‘Service above self!’, all of which makes us very proud to become members!

The club draws its members from all walks of life from Alfreton and the surrounding areas of Amber Valley and yes, both men and women are welcome; in fact our very own Mandy Oldknow (Travel Counsellor) is the new President. We meet once a week on Mondays at 12:45pm at Higham Farm Hotel so if you’re interested in coming contact John North the Club Secretary on 07484 101274 or find out more at www. alfretonrotaryclub.org.uk

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Friendly group that meets on the second Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7.30pm.

£10 per person

For tickets or for further information call Joyce on 01773 607832

Plant Hunters’ Fair at 10th AnniversAry Carsington Water, asHbourne Duck DAy saturday 11 tH august 2018 10am – 4Pm Free entry to Plant Fair & Country Park

(CHarge to Park) There will be a great line-up of 17 specialist nurseries from across the country. It’s just the right time to pick up some late flowering plants to give your garden a boost and we know that the nurseries will have just the right plant to set your summer garden ablaze with colour and add a sparkle to a shady spot, plus lots of expert knowledge on hand to help you choose the best for your unique garden.

The plant fair will be held next to the Visitor Centre.

Details of nurseries attending at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

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Organised by the H.E.L.P. group

Saturday 1st September Starting at 12pm at Hilcote Community Centre

There will be duck races on the brook, a bouncy castle, hook-a-duck, tombola, raffle, bric-a-brac, various stalls, bar, cake stall and good food

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Visit Darley Abbey Park, a guided tour of their national hydrangea collection. Cost: £4 per person payable in advance. Start at 2.30 adjacent to park café.

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Shipley Country park Summer eventS

From Sun 22nd July 2018 to Sun 2nd September 2018 From 10.30am to 3.30pm

Self-led activity. Turn up any time. During the school summer holidays there will be a different self-led activity each week, (a trail, treasure hunt with a difference etc.), so make time for fun with the family in the fresh air. Return to the Visitor Centre to receive a certificate.

Meet: Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre. Length: 1-2 miles. Equipment: Suitable clothing and footwear. Cost: £1 per child. Parking charges apply.

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Adults £5.00 Children £1.00 Including Hot Supper Blackwell Workshop Caller.

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RoUNdhEAdS ANd CAvAliERS At BolSovER CAStlE Mon 20 - Fri 24 Aug 2018 11am - 5pm

Pikes at the ready! Aim your muskets! Be put through your paces as you fall into step and defend Bolsover Castle against Cromwell’s army. It’s Civil War England and you’ve been recruited into King Charles I’s army. Discover what it takes to be a soldier, test your nerve and hear tales from the battlefield.

Adults £11.30, Child £7.80, Concessions £10.20, Family £29.40. English Heritage members free www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ bolsover-castle

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Book Review

The Party by Elizabeth Day is the perfect holiday book. It’s smart, it’s funny, it’s a thriller. It’s got rich people, dirty secrets, snobbery, jealousy, revenge and at its heart a Mr Ripley-like character from the wrong side of the tracks, obsessed with living a different life.

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Rambles with Rafa We’re back in the Peak District this month as we make the most of the summer weather to explore further afield. Thanks go out again to David from JH Legal for this beauty! After a couple of more taxing walks in recent months this walk is somewhat gentler, whilst still taking in some fantastic countryside, Rafa (and Flake) certainly approved! If you’re thinking of making a day of it Calver is a lovely village and the Eyre Arms is a great dog friendly place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat.

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Just prior to reaching some farm buildings follow the road around to the right. After, turn immediately left and pass through a small wooden gate adjacent to a large wooden gate and continue to cross an open field.

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The road turns into a lane with a dry-stone wall on both sides, then into a footpath. Shortly after this pass through a gap adjacent to a large metal gate, into a field, and continue with a dry-stone wall on your right. When the dry-stone wall on your right comes to an end bear slightly to the right following an arrow on a marker post, to continue to cross an open field.

Pass through a gap and then continue with a dry-stone wall on your left for some distance before passing through another gap to cross an open field. Pass through another gap to follow a signpost for ‘Froggatt Wood’.

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You will begin to enter some trees. Pass two more marker posts on your left and continue along a wooden walkway to pass through a wooden gate and uphill through the trees until you reach a dry-stone wall in front of you. Bear slightly right and continue with the wall on your left, following an arrow on a marker post on your right pass through a large gap in the wall on your left.

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A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area

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south normanton striders (intermediate jogging group) - meet at 6.30pm at Frederick Gent School.

Call Rob on 07962308933 (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) soroptimist International amber Valley The Women’s International Service Organisation - a global voice for women. Meets every 2nd Monday, 7-30 pm at Firs House, Firs Gardens, High St. Alfreton. Contact 01773 745082 or 748606 south normanton gardeners association Friendly group that meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, SN at 7:30pm. Call Nigel on 01773 811429 for more info. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Monday at Alfreton Community Hall, Mansfield Road, Alfreton.

7.30pm -9.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com stonebroom methodist male Voice choir The Choir sings Christian music and practice is held at Stonebroom Methodist Church at 7:30pm, typically twice a month. Please contact 01773 834965 for more information. music and rhyme time (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA £1.50 newton & district – oap club 7 - 9pm in Newton Community Centre for an evening of musical entertainment for further details. Contact Mel Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base youth club School years 6 to 8. 5-7pm at The Base, South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org little stars toddler group Term time from 12.45-2.45. First child costs £1.50 and each additional child is 50p. Snack for children and tea and coffee is included. St Helens church, church lane, Selston

the Base girls night School years 7 to 11. 5-7pm at The Base South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org mini roarer’s toddler group 9:45 – 11:15 Term Time only. Ages 3 and under. Cost: £1.50 per child (extra children 50p per child). The adult will receive a hot drink on arrival and a small snack for the child. Please ensure you bring a drink along for you child (children). J28 Church. The Common, South Normanton. DE55 2EP. Contact 01773 810410 for more info. snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

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Tuesday forest gump Joggers (beginners jogging group) - meet at Frederick Gent School at 6.15pm. Contact Heather on 07983 51273. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) West Ashfield Rotary Club Meet at The Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East, S.Normanton.DE55 2EH at 6:45 for 7pm start. Call Mike on 01773 609942 for more info.

NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm until 8pm at The Community Room (found at the back of the store), Tesco Extra, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. S45 9LU. 01628 823524 Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 messy kidz St Helens Church, Church Street East, Pinxton, 4-6pm, £2 (snacks and drinks included) Email: messykidzpinxton@gmail.com or contact Zynell Callaghan 07866 029978 for more information alfreton model railway’s society club open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm.

Contact secretary.arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/ about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. new sensory play (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA, £1.50

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Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 for more info. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. aVrufc senior section Training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157. south normanton wI We’re a friendly group with a wide variety of ages. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday at the Post Mill Centre, 7:30pm. For more info call 07580 635589.

Breathe easy group A friendly group for people who suffer from lung related illnesses including asthma and COPD and supporters of sufferers. Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. Contact Ros on 01773 831990 for more information. south normanton dramatic society We meet at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, 7:30pm until 10pm. Contact Ian at sthnormds@gmail.com or FB www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more information. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Wednesday at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton.

7.00pm – 8.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com J28, the common Wednesday Club 6.30 – 7.30 pm School Years 1-5, term time only Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Wednesday Night Fellowship @ 7pm Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 messy play (15 months – 3 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 10:30am, £2.00 newton methodist church – afternoon teas 2nd Wednesday of the month 2 - 4pm. newton methodist church – lunch & matinee Last Wednesday of the month, 12.30 pm, £6.50 2 course lunch and film includes tea & coffee. Contact Ros Davey on 01773873241 or Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com selston wednesday club Parish Hall, Selston 10.15 - 12.15. We are an Activity Group for the active over 50s. We do Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowls, Croquet. If interested please contact our club secretary, Margaret 01773 812017

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Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org Jacksdale dollies women’s Institute Meet at 7:45pm the 4th Wednesday of every month at Westwood United Reformed Church. Contact us through our Facebook page or 07989641345

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Breastfeeding group The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 12:30 – 2:30pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735. alfreton society of painters Going for over 70 years. New members welcome. 7-9pm at the Genesis Centre, King Street, Alfreton. Call Carol for more info on 01773 603707. alfreton & district u3a Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact Gill on 01773 608863, email gilldawe.egd@gmail.com alfreton male Voice choir rehearsals 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome- no audition, just a love of singing. 01773 833391 ripley poetry reading group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor road,2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm.

Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247, for further details. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 Zion methodist, market street Youth Club for ages 5-11 @6.30pm Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Platinum Seniors, 1st Thursday of the month. Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www. thejunction28church.com newton toddler group 1pm until 3pm (term time only) in Newton Community Centre.

Contact Kathryn on 01773 872031 for more information. alfreton cyclists touring club Beginners cycling . Meet 7.00 pm , Gloves Lane , Blackwell , from May to the end of August. Cycle rides to suit everybody ,split into groups and distance according to ability and fitness.

Mainly cycle trails Ring 0771 9933 824 for more information. carry-together sling library The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 1pm – 2:30pm (every other week). www.facebook.com/ CarryTogetherSlingLibrary Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat Every Thursday 10 - 11.30 am the Base pinxton School Years 6 - 11. 6 - 7.30pm at Pinxton Youth Centre. Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

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tiny & toddlers Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 9am 11am. Age 0-3 yrs J28, the common The Zone. School Years 6 – 11. 7.30 – 9.30. 50p entry plus tuck shop. Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com alfreton model railway’s society club Open from 7pm for club nights. Running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary.arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. toddler group (0-4 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 11:15am, £1.50

Saturday

salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton Coffee morning last Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12noon. There are cakes and goods for sale to raise money for the building fund. Everyone welcome!

Contact: Rev Stephen Potter: 01773 811273 email: stephen.potter55@gmail.com Newton Methodist Church – Breakfast & Coffee Morning First Saturday in the month, full English breakfasts, bacon sandwiches etc cake stall. Contact Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com nimble fingers 2017 – We are a craft group and all crafters are welcome. We meet every 4th Saturday in Jacksdale Community Centre, 10:00 - 13:00. £2 per person, includes tea, coffee and cakes. contact Sue 01773 606884 or 07860523632

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amber Valley Junior rugby Coaching for kids from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est). Sundays 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 867946 or Gareth 07595 520537. table top sales At the Riddings Park Community Centre, West St, Riddings, DE55 4EW. First Sunday of the month, 10am to 12pm.

Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am - £5 per table. To book ring Pat on 01773 541794 Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 10.30am with ‘Energise’ children’s club Evening Service @ 5pm Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www. thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Sunday Worship @ 10.30am followed by refreshments in the Drop-in Centre / Café Contact: Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 community church, Birchwood room, postmill centre, off Market Street. 10.45am All Welcome. Children’s activities during the meeting. Mark Oldershaw 07971547555 snccpastor@gmail.com st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton We warmly welcome you to our services. 9:15am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 10:30am Cafe Church in the Church Hall each week. 4:30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion.

Stephen Potter 01773 811273 or stephen.potter55@gmail.com newton methodist church evening 5.45pm. You will be warmly welcomed. Contact Barbara Mee 01773 873414 for more information.

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Mike’s Musings Mike’s budding political party continues to thrive and grow. With problem solving skills like the one’s evidenced below I think mainstream politics is in for a rude awakening at the next General Election.

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UCIP - it’s a hard ‘C’ to ironically make the party sound like the pressure group/political party that helped decide this country’s immediate fate and then......... promptly disappeared to leave us to sort out the mess - Executive Committee recently asked George to ‘get out onto the streets’ and canvass opinion to discover what issues are currently troubling the electorate. After a day pestering shoppers and passers-by on South Normanton’s High Street, here are (and this is only the start) his findings.

One married couple, who gave their names as Harold and Mildred, were happy to get a few things off their chest. “I hate it when, whilst sitting in the theatre minutes before a performance is about to begin, someone turns up and the whole row has to get up, shift bags, contort their body and generally be inconvenienced to accommodate an inconsiderate latecomer� said Mildred.

Harold added that he had the same issue with those attending a rugby union, cricket or other such like sporting event – apart from football who think that it is socially acceptable to sink half a dozen pints. That would be OK, he maintained, were it not for the fact that during the game they then forcefully brush their way past other spectators who are trying to watch the action, as weak bladders give rise to an overwhelming desire to visit the toilet. To compound matters, they then return with another half dozen pints and repeat the process.

Harold and Mildred felt that if something could be done to abolish these tiresome practices, their lives would be so much richer and they looked imploringly at George hoping that he could come up with an answer. Indeed he has!

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Once in power UCIP would introduce a Bill requiring all places of entertainment to operate an airport style boarding pass system. Fifteen minutes before the performance is scheduled to start, pre-boarding would begin and at regular intervals thereafter, those with specific row/ticket numbers would be asked to ‘come forward’ and take their seats. Any punter failing to follow these reasonable instructions would be denied entry until the interval.

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Thinking that this might not be a popular measure he came up with a suggestion that, with a bit of self-policing, sporting crowds could probably manage themselves.

As a result when a spectator, not sitting by the aisle, gets up to leave the sporting arena whilst the action is taking place, UCIP government advice would be for every other person on that row to move to his/her right or left as appropriate, and take up the vacant seat. When the ‘offender’ returns, suitably relieved and/or restocked with drink, they would have to sit at the end.

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We’ve been in touch with Mildred and she is a) happy with the proposal and b) is now a committed UCIP supporter.

As for inconvenience caused by excessive drinking at sporting events, George’s first thought was to insist that clubs enquire at the time of sale of tickets if weak bladders might be an issue and to then allocate seats at the end of a row/aisle accordingly.

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