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Editor’s Message “So here it is, Merry Christmas…..” I’m sure that last time I looked up from the laptop, I was about to go out on a nice sunny dog walk and here we are, at the end of another year, ready to embark on many mad Christmas shopping expeditions, buying gifts when I’m not even sure if it’s what they (the recipient) want?!

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“Would Mabel like this?”. A common visual and audio for most shop assistants at this time of year; “dunno” is the reply of the bag laden (maybe not bags this year, perhaps suitcases or just arms thanks to the carrier bag tax!) partner who looks so severely beaten down by yet another epic trip that have collectively added another 2 years to their pensionable age. You’ve got to love Christmas! Now this is where Gary and I differ because all the stress is (usually) worth it on the big day. So, when you are about to flip your lid, go to your happy place and remember that life is short and memories are precious J Speaking of precious memories, we had 11 winners of the Christmas gift fair competition this year with many more entrants than last year. I’ve been informed that they didn’t all have a fabulous time but I had some lovely photos through from one of our winners who had a blast. Personally speaking, we got quite a bit of Christmas shopping done….oooh and that aunty who always passes some delightful comment on my editors message, we took her out for a day trip! We only lost her twice but we couldn’t quite make it stick!! Lots and lots of Christmas events going on this year, so be sure to read it cover to cover and from the bottom of my heart, thanks for continuing to read and support local businesses throughout 2015. It isn’t easy out there but it is wonderful that you are using the resources on your doorstep. Happy reading and see you in 2016.

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A Dad & his Lad...

With another international break allowing a deep intake of breath our lad rounds up the first few months of the premier league season, which has been full of surprises. Not many would have predicted the ups and downs that have happened so far but isn’t that why it’s the best league in the world?

Three months and counting...

Manchester City have had a good start to the season, at the time of writing this they have played 12, won 8, drawn 2 and lost 2 in the league and I’m sure other teams have had better starts in the past but they must be doing something right because they’re sat at the top of the table. Manchester United have not had a superb start this season, they are sat in 4th at the time of writing this but had they not dropped points against teams like Crystal Palace and Swansea they could be in top spot. Leicester City have had a magnificent start to the 2015/16 campaign! And the man that has secured and helped The Foxes so many of these victories is Jamie Vardy! What a player! Just over 3 years ago he joined from Fleetwood Town having scored 31 goals in just 36 appearances and he is now one of the Premier Leagues star strikers, I love stories like these, it’s what football is all about. Leicester sit 3rd in the table. Liverpool haven’t had a flying start this season. They have dropped silly points at home against teams like Crystal Palace and Southampton who although I say that both are actually above the 10th place Reds at the time of writing. The arrival of Jurgen Klopp hasn’t brought a change in fortunes yet but it’s early days. Everton have certainly had better starts seasons, they have dropped points against teams like Watford and Norwich when really these are the games that they should be going away with all three points. The Toffees are 9th at time of writing. Other Teams in the top half Arsenal – Joint top – Great start West Ham United– 6th– good start Tottenham Hotspur– 5th– decent start Southampton FC– 7th– good start Crystal Palace– 8th– decent start

Watford have had a very good start considering they are new to the Premier League. They have beaten teams like Stoke City & West Ham who have both had fairly decent starts. This leaves The Hornets in a respectable 11th place at the time of writing. Chelsea. Oh dear! Chelsea have made an appalling start to this season. At the time of writing Mourinho’s blues sit in 16th place just 3 points off the danger zone. Chelsea have won just one in the league since they defeated Arsenal 2-0 on 19th September. It’s not looking too good for them so far. Aston Villa have had an awful start yet again. Out of 12 matches they have won only 1 of them, drawn 2 and lost 9. Villas only win was a 1-0 victory away at Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth on the opening day, August 8th. These sit rock bottom of the league at time of writing. Maybe a new manager will turn things round but maybe not. Steve McClaren’s Newcastle United have had a very dull start to the 2015/16 Premier League season after a promising new managerial appointment in the summer. It took the Magpies until 18th October to record their first win of the season. And just to add to their misery they have even lost to local rivals Sunderland this season too. Newcastle are 17th and just 2 points off the drop zone. West Bromwich Albion, after a poor start the Baggies have now started to grind some good results out. They sit in 13th position at time of writing. Sunderland’s start has been very dreary, the only positive is they beat Newcastle 3-0 but that is their only win. They are 19th and Big Sam has hands full keeping them in the league. Other teams in the bottom half Stoke– 12th– average start Norwich-15th– decent start Swansea-14th– half decent start MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY N EW Y EAR!

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Man dy ’s Travel Page Hi my name is Mandy and I would like to welcome you to my first monthly travel page. I’m a familiar face to many as I have always lived in Alfreton. I have worked in travel since I was 17 years old starting as a YTS for an independent agency moving to Bolsover Cruise and then the Co-op before finding my dream job and becoming a Travel Counsellor in September 2000. My aim each month will be to bring you the latest travel news and hints and tips for travelling. I will also answer any travel questions you have, all you need to do is email mandy.oldknow@travelcounsellors.com using the title VOICE TRAVEL Holidays are such a personal thing and something you save hard for, so it has to be perfect, that’s where I come in. As a Travel Counsellor I look after every detail of your holiday from beginning to end. Just look what my clients have to say… “Mandy is always extremely efficient. The after sales service is second to none. Who else would check you in online, print boarding cards and even write your luggage labels for you. We even arrived home to a lovely ‘welcome home’ card. We will definitely recommend Mandy to all our friends. Fantastic service with a smile.” “Mandy has booked several holidays for us and we will continue to ask her to do so. We have recommended Mandy to others.” “Excellent service and attention to detail. I’m a difficult customer changing my mind time and time again, adding things to my requests and questions popping in to my head at all times of the day. For Mandy nothing was too much trouble, I think I received 10 different quotes all in all and emails were answered in no time (even on Sunday evening) Great advice was given about where to stay , things to do while we were away and little tips on things that would make our holiday that much easier. You get the personal touch with your Travel Counsellor. Thanks Mandy.”

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Rambles with Rafa Our resident rambling marvel, David from JH legal, has rustled up a great Christmas walk that will knock your stockings off! There is a fantastic viewpoint from the new ‘rhino horn’ sculpture near the end of the walk that is well worth the effort. Enjoy!

7.5 mile circular from Poulter Country Park

A good leg stretch for you and your dog! This longer walk should take around 3 1/2 hours so is perfect for the Christmas hols to burn off all those mince pies and turkey. There is a range of terrain, with some muddy and uneven sections. There are also a couple of road sections, so take plenty of care and make sure you wear appropriate footwear for the conditions. Starting Point: Poulter Country park car park, South Whaley Road off the A632, Langwith, Derbyshire. (South car park is situated at the Langwith end of Whaley Road).

1. Standing in the car park with your back to the road, pass through a wooden gate on your left adjacent to a sign reading ‘Country park walks’. Continue straight along a footpath passing a pond on your left. After a short distance ignore the path that splits right and uphill and continue straight ahead.

2. A little further on the path takes a slight detour left and then right. After, continue for some distance and then pass through a wooden gate, a car park and onto a road.

3. Turn right and continue along the road for some distance. Follow the road around to the left signposted for ‘Whaley’ and then a short distance after passing a house on your left, turn left along a lane and signposted bridleway.

10. At the top of the hill pass through a width restrictor and then turn left to pass immediately through another width restrictor. Continue straight and cross over a railway bridge. Further on cross straight over a crossroads of footpaths and then continue with a hedge on your right and trees on your left. 11. Continue and pass a short yellow marker post on your left. At a 2nd taller yellow marker post, turn left into some woodland. After a short distance, the path splits. Take the right hand split and continue to reach a T junction of paths. Turn right and continue until coming out of the woodland to a lane. Turn left and then straight along the lane. 12. Continue for some distance and then pass a farm on your left. Upon reaching a road cross straight over to continue along ‘Limes Avenue’.

4. After a short distance and just prior to reaching a large wooden gate, bear left away from the lane keeping a stone wall on your right. After a short distance and just prior to another large wooden gate, bear right to cross an open field.

5. At the far side continue straight into some woodland. Continue along this path for some distance crossing over 2 crossroads of footpaths, both with a marker post on your left. At the 2nd footpath cross diagonally , ignoring the private paths left and right.

6. Eventually you will reach a T junction of paths. Turn right and follow this path out of the woodland to continue with a hedge on both sides. 7. Continue straight ahead until you reach a farm house on your right. When you draw level with the farm house, turn left onto a signposted footpath for ‘Whaley Thorns’. Continue for a very short distance with a fence on your right. Where the fence ends, ignore the path to the right and continue straight ahead to cross an open field.

8. At the far side continue for a short distance along a stone lane. Upon reaching a large metal gate turn sharp right and back on yourself to continue uphill with a fence on your right. 9. After a short distance pass through a width restrictor and then cross over a metal bridge. Continue straight ahead passing houses on your left. After leaving the houses behind you will pass over a short concrete section of the path with a large wooden gate on your right. After this bear left and gently uphill along a path running parallel.

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13. Continue straight ahead and when the road bends sharp left, turn right along a lane and sign posted footpath. Continue straight along the lane and then when the lane bends sharp left continue with the lane around to the left. After some distance the lane bends sharp right. At this point continue straight ahead, over a stile and continue with a stone wall on your left. 14. Continue until reaching a large opening in the stone wall. At this point turn left and continue with a hedge on your left. Continue with the hedge on your left until passing through a wooden gate onto a road. Turn left along the road and then take the 1st right into ‘Woodland View’.

15. Continue along this street for some distance. Continue when the street narrows and then cross straight over a road to continue between the houses and up some steps. At the top of the steps turn left.

16. Continue straight to pass through a width restrictor and then pass by a metal gate onto a road. Continue straight ahead and turn right at a mini roundabout.

17. Continue straight ahead along a tarmac path with a car park on your left. Continue straight along the path to cross over a railway bridge and into Poulter Country Park. 18. Once in the park, turn left following a red arrow on a marker post. After a short distance, turn right uphill following a red arrow on a marker post.

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Out & About

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

Monday

Alfreton Jog Club (for those that can run for at least 30mins at a steady pace) meet at 7:10pm at Alfreton Leisure Centre. Contact Anne or Amy- alfretonjogclub@gmail.com.

Dog Obedience Classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 Alfreton Treble Clef Girls Choir Community Centre, Providence Place, off Nuttall Street, Alfreton from 7:30pm - 9pm. Members welcome from Age 11. Call Jackie on 01773 742841. 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. Adult St John classes are held at Dunniclffe House, Hilcote Street, South Normanton from 18.00 - 19.30, if anyone is interested in becoming a member contact the St John Ambulance Regional Office in Chesterfield or visit the St John Ambulance website for further details. 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

New Toddler Group Monday mornings at Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10am starting on Monday 2nd November. Places may be limited, so contact Chris on 01773 779839 to register your interest.

Tuesday

Alfreton WI Meet every 4th Tuesday at Firs Community Centre, Firs Gardens, High Street, Alfreton DE55 7HH at 7:30pm. Contact Linda Singleton 01773 520243.

Little Ones Group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA 1.30pm to 3pm. Contact 01629 533066 South Wingfield youth Club Fun & activities for kids aged 6-14 at South Wingfield Social Club, 43 High Road, DE55 7LX from 7pm - 8:30pm. Contact Fred Brunton on 07855 327 165.

South Wingfield local History Group Meet on the 2nd Tuesday every month at S.Wingfield Cricket Club, Holme Lane. New members welcome. Visit http://swlhg.org.uk/index.html

NRAS Chesterield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm until 8pm at Bridge Street Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Pilsley. S45 8HE.

Wednesday

Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, parent & Toddler Drop In Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031 Watchorn Tots parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012

Wednesday

PEEP 2/3’s Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA 9.30am - 11am (term time only) Supports mums, dads and carers to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning. Contact 01629 533066 Alfreton Singers Swanwick School & Sports College (formerly The Delves) 7.15 -9pm. Mixed choir of friendly singers. Call Claire 01773 835316. Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. Oakwood Royal British Legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. Amber Valley Chess Club Meets once a month at the Community Rooms, Parks Avenue, South Wingfield. Call Paul on 01773 833007 for dates & times. Everyone welcome, Free to non team players 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. 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. West Ashfield Inner Wheel meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Alfreton Golf Club at 7:00pm. For more information call 01773 540788 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

Thursday

Top Tots Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Fun play session with arts, crafts and song time aimed at children ages 1-3 years. Contact - 01629 533066 Child Health Clinic Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1pm - 2.30pm. Come and have your baby weighed and see someone from the health team. Contact - 01629 533066 Breastfeeding Group The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 1.30pm 3pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735. Alfreton Society of painters 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms. Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info. Alfreton & District U3A Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact Anne Wilcoxson on 01773 606637, email anne.wilcoxson@gmail.com or Douglas Lackey on 01773 832449, email douglasu3a@outlook.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

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Thursday Beginners cycling – Alfreton CTC Meet at Gloves Lane, Blackwell at 19.00 from 7th May to August. See www.alfretonctc.co.uk. Or email info@alfretonctc.co.uk for more info.

Friday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session. Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton., DE55 7JA Term time -1.30pm - 2.30pm. Contact AngelaTiddlers and Toddlers Stanton 01773 520031 Alfreton Nursery

Friday

School and Children’s Group - Alfreton Tiddlers and Toddlers Group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. Centre, Parent & Children’s Centre, Grange 12.30pm 2.30pm. Run by parents and open to all. Contact Toddler Drop in Street, Alfreton, DE55 01629 533066 Session. Alfreton

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Alfreton Rendezvous Group (over Run by parents and 60’s) Autumn Session starts Nursery School, Grange at 2pm on 25th September at Firs House. Street, Alfreton., DE55 Our programme is varied with lots of open to all. Contact - interesting topics. Do come 7JA - Term time -1.30pm 01629 533066 along, you will be most welcome. Further details 01773 834281

- 2.30pm. Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031

Saturday

A.D.A.S.C Football Club Various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017

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Sunday

Greenwood Archery Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on High@ield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details. 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.

Alfreton Heritage Trust The Heritage Chapel on Rodgers Lane is open between 2 & 4pm. Visitors are welcome to browse & test the knowledge of Trust members. Contact Rachel Walker on 01773 832349 or visit 867946 or Gareth 07595 Greenwood Archery www.alfretonheritage.org.uk

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520537. Meet at Swanwick Pentrich St martin’ Parish Church, Alfreton Road Football Club on Welcomes you to our new monthly AllAlfreton Heritage Trust Age Service on the first Sunday High�ield Road at 10am. Call of every month at 11am. Service lastsThe Heritage Chapel on about 30mins. A relaxed time for worship & reflection for the whole family. 01773 520243 Simone on 01773 602605 for Rodgers Lane is open bemore details. tween 2 & 4pm. Visitors are welcome to browse & test Amber Valley Junior Rugby - Coaching for kids the knowledge of Trust members. Contact Rachel from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Walker on 01773 832349 or Somercotes (opposite Pye Rainbows age 5-7yrs visit Bridge Ind Est). Sundays Brownies aged 7-10yrs www.alfretonheritage.org.uk 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 Guides aged 10-14yrs

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