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Editor’s Message This month our front covers are celebrating national walking month. As many of you will know, walking is very close to our hearts, as we get out there exploring the countryside to bring you the very best walks every month in ‘Rambles with Rafa’. The best thing about this campaign is that you don’t need anything special to join in. You can take part simply by choosing to walk down to the shops instead of driving or going out for a nice afternoon stroll after your Sunday roast.

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Why not check out our Rafa’s Rambles facebook page, where we have been uploading some of Rafa’s favourite recent walks for you to download and print off. In other news, I ran the 10k and walked (nearly) to the top of Ben Nevis... stupid snow and ice ruining my plans! I didn’t want to end up on the news like some of the other nutters who get stranded in just a pair of shorts whilst carrying a selfie stick! Let’s see what this month’s adventures bring but it will be hard to top April! Having said that, my brother had his 40 th this month and I was assumed to be his older sister (I am 7 years his junior), so maybe I will be happy to see May! ;-) My mad aunty has a mad husband who went on at me alarmingly because I didn’t mention the rugby and some kind of win that they had?! Apparently, I wasn’t being balanced because I had mentioned their horrendous performance at the World Cup in an earlier message…I told him to take it up with Gary who is a rugby fan or Barry who is a sports journalist and therefore he must know something about the lesser known sport of rugby?! Frankly it’s all balls to me, whether they’re round or oval! Finally, we have lots of new advertisers this month, so a big welcome to them. Also, David has settled in like an old slipper, so don’t hesitate to give him a call if you are interested in doing the right thing and promoting your business or event with us!! Happy Reading,

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper This month Barry tackles a tricky subject; football hooliganism in the modern game. For all those who remembers the problems suffered in the 80’s I’m sure we can agree that although this may be considered the thin end of that wedge it is definitely a problem we don’t want to return. agree with a caller to the show we spoke to that Is football becoming a more intimidating environment? Monday, who said it’s always the minority that cause It’s a question that I’ve been asking myself for quite a these problems, but until something is done and done while and, the more games I go to, the more I think the properly, it will continue to turn people away. answer is yes. There were 1,700 Notts County supporters at There’s always been trouble associated with the working Mansfield last month and nearly as many police man’s game. You only have to glance back into history and stewards. Those supporters were being filmed to find details of the hooliganism in the 1970s and by the police intelligence unit, but what happened 1980s. Some thought that much of the trouble had been afterwards? Appeals have been made for information, eradicated and with the introduction of segregation, but if there is video footage, surely their job should things had appeared to be calmer inside the more be much easier? The authorities need to step up their modern stadiums. But I’m not sure that’s the case. game and start imposing severe punishments. There are a number of issues that have come to light Police and stewards don’t always cover themselves in recent weeks involving supporters from Nottingham in glory, and often their behaviour leaves a lot to be Forest and Notts County. At Derby’s iPro Stadium desired, but even so, that’s not an acceptable reason for last month, a group of individuals thought it would be reacting and responding by smashing something up. clever to cause severe damage to the gents’ toilet. More recently, pictures emerged of damage caused Football is a game for all and it should be safe and at the Notts County end of Field Mill during their 5-0 enjoyable, whatever the result. I’m aware this isn’t a thrashing by Mansfield. During the game, a supporter new issue, but the time has come for football fans, was injured during a crush. clubs and authorities to take a stand and stop the pathetic behaviour of a few Neanderthals that are It raised an interesting debate on the football phone-in ruining it. a few Mondays ago, when a Magpies fan called in to say that she was so scared of going to games that she Nottingham Forest should not be paying for the was no longer prepared to do so. damage caused by the moronic few at Football has a problem, but society has a bigger the iPro, nor should one. There are certain sections of society who think Notts County be it’s acceptable to cause trouble and damage the paying for what property of others simply because they are watching happened at Field their team. Would they go into a restaurant’s toilets Mill. The culprits and rip out the roof, urinate in the sink and rip are the ones who hand driers off the wall? Of course not, so why is it should be paying acceptable inside a football stadium? for it with a life ban. As a sport, we’re always encouraging young Yes, make it that supporters to come to the game. They are the future, strong. That will soon but when so-called fans are behaving like morons, is it send out a message a safe environment? I’d suggest not. that their behaviour isn’t acceptable in Forest seemingly have a huge problem with the football, and certainly behaviour of certain supporters at away games. A not acceptable in quick glance at the Twitter account belonging to society. Nottinghamshire Police backs up that theory. I entirely

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A service to celebrate our local mining heritage The landscape of our area is marked with mining wheels. The congregation of St.Martin’s church are pleased to host a service for miners, miner’s families, relatives, friends anyone to who wants to mark the history of the mines.

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Clair’s of Derbyshire has quite a heritage as business owner Clair Owen started her coach driving career whilst working in the family business, Tim Draper’s Golden Holidays. She served her “apprenticeship” driving school busses and private hire before progressing on to tours and holidays. When her parents retired and after more than 15 years of coach driving, Clair decided that she wanted to continue in the coach touring industry and secured her own operator’s licence prior to providing her first short break in November 2015. Clair is one of a handful of female operators in the united kingdom to provide independent coach tours and holidays Operating from the same premises in Tibshelf, as her family did for over 22 years, Clair is especially pleased to have received several repeat bookings from satisfied customers, which is testimony to the professional, knowledgeable and courteous coach touring service that Clair’s of Derbyshire provides to local UK holiday makers. Clair has a unique bright yellow Mobile Booking Office which travels around the area enabling local residents to book and pay for their holidays quickly and conveniently. You will find Clair’s Mobile Booking Office in or close to your locality every second and third week of each month. Clair has also supported Alfreton Park Community Special School taking pupils on a day trip to a Fun Fair in Long Eaton in April this year. Clair says “my business is growing really quickly and I’m taking bookings when I’m out and about in my bright yellow Mobile Booking Office, as well as telephone bookings. I am able to offer a personal, professional service with door to door pick up and drop off for holidays and local pickup points for short breaks and day trips. I now have a fleet of three vehicles, with 51 & 35 seater coaches and a 15 seat mini bus, all of which are available for private hire and group holidays”.

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Rambles with Rafa We’re back at Poolsbrook Country Park again this month, with another walk starting from the same car park as February. Rafa loved it so much he wanted to come back and sends his thanks and big licks to David from JH legal for another great walk! Rafa has his own Facebook page now called Rafa’s Rambles so give him a like (remember he loves people) and follow his shenanigans. We will be making the walks available on there for you to download.

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lights. After a short distance turn right along a footpath signposted for ‘Cuckoo Way’ Continue along this path for some distance until reaching a marker stone with the number ‘6’ on it. At this point turn right and continue through the trees. After a short distance you will come out of the trees and continue with open views to your left. Continue to pass back through the trees and proceed with open views to your right. After a short distance continue with open fields on both sides. Continue for some distance until reaching a tarmac lane. Cross the lane diagonally right and continue along a signposted footpath.

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Continue straight until reaching a marker post on your right. After the marker post and at a concrete post on your left turn left along a footpath. After a short distance turn left onto a trail. Continue for a long distance and upon reaching a fork in the trail bear right signposted for ‘Poolsbrook Country Park’ Continue through a width restrictor and further on take a quick right and then left through a gap to continue along the trail. Continue to cross over a bridge and turn left, signposted for ‘Poolsbrook Country Park’. Continue through a width restrictor and further on take a quick right and then left through a gap to continue along a trail. After passing under a road bridge you will reach a road. Cross straight over the road and continue along the trail. After passing through a width restrictor go under a bridge and then over a road bridge. Continue straight ahead until reaching a left turn signposted for ‘Poolsbrook Country Park’. At this point turn left and continue to a road. Cross straight over the road and turn immediately left downhill. Cross another road and then continue to skirt around the edge of a lake, keeping the lake on your right. Continue with the lake on the right to return to the car park. This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

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Slimming World Beef Wellington This month we have picked one of Slimming Worlds recent ‘recipes of the week’ from their fantastic website, which has loads of great recipes. This beef wellington is perfect for adding a bit of class to a special occasion whilst staying on plan.

Beef Wellington

ingredients: (Serves 4) Ready in about 1 hour (including 20 mins soaking time)

• 15g dried porcini mushrooms • 2 shallots, finely chopped • Low calorie cooking spray • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped

• A small bunch of fresh curly parsley, finely chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 4 large sheets filo pastry • 4 fillet steaks, all visible fat removed

Method:

1. Put the porcini mushrooms in a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, saving the liquid, and finely chop. 2. Preheat your oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas 7 and line a baking tray with non-stick baking parchment. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spray with low calorie cooking spray. Add the shallots, garlic and the porcini and chestnut mushrooms and fry for 3 minutes, stirring. Pour over the reserved mushroom liquid and cook for a further 3 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the parsley and season, then transfer to a bowl and leave to cool for 20 minutes. 3. Cut a pastry sheet in half and lay one piece across the other to make a cross or star shape (depending on the shape of your sheets). Place one of the beef fillets in the middle and spoon over a quarter of the mushroom mixture. Bring up the sides of the pastry to encase it tightly, scrunch it up at the top and spray with a little more low calorie cooking spray. Repeat to make the other wellingtons and spread them apart on the baking tray. 4. Bake the wellingtons to your liking (10 minutes for rare, 15 minutes for medium-rare or 20 for well done). Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving with roast potatoes and your favourite vegetables. 6 syns per serving. For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

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St. Andrews Baby & Toddler Group The Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 10am - 11.30am & 1.30pm - 3pm. From young babies to school age. Contact Sara t: 01773 608083 m: 07736 927854 Tots & Toddlers Somercotes Children’s Centre, N’ham Road, DE55 4LY - A fun range of activities for children aged 1-3 years. 1.30pm - 3pm. Contact 01773 604843 Dog Obedience Classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 Amber Valley Voices Friendly Community Choir that meets at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm. Call Angie 01773 605050 for more info. 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 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. Amber Valley Gymnastics Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels. For information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings. Each month there is a rafle and speaker with topics of interest. Swanwick WI 3rd Weds each month at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall, 7:30 - 9:30pm. Call Pam 01773 602335 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. Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 529313 PEEP’s for 1 year olds Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 1pm - 2:30pm. (term time only) Helping parents and carers with ideas to support their children’s early learning through play. Contact - 01773 604843 Over 50’s Sequence Dancing Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW. 2pm - 4pm. Small friendly group enjoying light exercise and friendship. Rafle tea and biscuits. Contact 01773 607907 Baby Group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 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 Greenhillock’s Fellowship Over 50’s club at Wood St Methodist Church, Ripley. Wed 2pm to 3:30p. Call David on 01773 423854 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 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

Tuesday

Amber Friendship Group Meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month 2:30 to 4:30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall for entertainment & afternoon tea. Call 01773 604204 for more info. Weekly Child Health Clinic Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 1pm - 2.30pm. Drop in for health advice and baby weigh. Contact - 01773 604843 Dance Group Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW - 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Come and join a friendly group. Coffee Morning Swanwick Baptist Church, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BG, hosts coffee, chat and crafts from 10am until 12pm. Swanwick Cygnets Toddler Group Meet at the Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 9.15am 10.45am. Contact Angela - 01773 606329. Luncheon Club At Swanwick Methodist Church, Derbys Road, Swanwick. DE55 1AB. Contact Gill on 01773 607860 for more details. Starter & Sweet Lunches Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 12-2pm at St James Church, Riddings. Contact Mrs Allsopp 01773 607590. Somercotes Choral Society Rehearsals 7:15-9:15 at Swanwick School & Sports College. New members welcome; no formal audition. For more info, contact Howard on 01773 602335. 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.

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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. Leabrooks Cougars FC Training sessions for U13’s. 6-7pm at Swanwick Hall School. Contact Andy on 07811 227720. 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.

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Friday Childminding Network Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 9am - 11.30am. Contact - 01773 604843 Riddings WI Meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks. 7-9pm. New Members welcome. Contact Marion on 01773 607104. 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 Angela Stanton 01773 520031 Swanwick Absolute Beginners (jogging group) Swanwick Primary School at 9am. (term time only) Contact Jackie on Alfreton Nursery Tiddlers and Toddlers 07966 603710. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/)

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Alfreton Rendezvous Group (over 60’s) meets at 2 pm at Firs Centre, Parent & Children’s Centre, Grange House. Do come along - we have a varied interesting programme Toddler Drop in Street, Alfreton, DE55 and you would be most welcome. Further details 01773 834281 or 01773Session. Alfreton 747072 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm.

Saturday

Nursery School, Grange Run by parents and Street, Alfreton., DE55 open to all. Contact - 7JA - Term time -1.30pm 01629 533066 A.D.A.S.C Football Club - 2.30pm. Contact Angela Various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year Stanton 01773 520031 olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for

the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017 Monthly Coffee Morning From Saturday 1st August held each month on the first Saturday from 10 am to noon. We will have a fantastic selection of scrumptious home-made cakes, Plants in variety and so much more. Entry is free. Held in Somercotes village hall, next to St Thomas parish church. Everyone Welcome.

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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 www.alfretonheritage.org.uk Café Church A time to enjoy music and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments - all welcome. Church of Christ 867946 or Gareth 07595 Greenwood Archery Riddings, Colledge Street from 3pm. Call Chris 07738 221330. 520537. Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Church of Christ Sunday Service Meets every Sunday at 3pm Road Football Club on at Colledge Street, Riddings. Everyone Welcome. Alfreton Heritage Trust High�ield Road at 10am. Call Table Top Sale starting on Sunday The Heritage Chapel on March 6th and every first Sunday Simone on 01773 602605 for of the month at the Riddings Park Community Centre. West St. Rodgers Lane is open beRiddings DE55 4EW. Dealers £5 per table set up from 8.30am. Room more details. tween 2 & 4pm. Visitors are open for buyers 10am till 12pm.

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Louise’s TraveL Page HI my name is Louise and I would like to welcome you to my monthly travel page. I have lived in the village most of my life and worked in travel for almost 30 years. Each month I will bring you the latest travel news and information to help you with your holiday or business trip. This month I would like to tell you about the current offer to Walt Disney World in Orlando which went live on 21st April, the best offer they have ever had. I am a Disney specialist so can help you plan your perfect holiday there. Did you know that if you book now you get free Disney Dining Plan meaning your meals are sorted for your holiday plus 14 day tickets for the price of 7 and free memory maker – which is a must! You can even take advantage of the offer during school holidays and there are a wide choice of hotels to choose from, so I can help tailor the holiday to your personal requirements and show you great money saving tips too. “Thanks so much Louise for all of your help, advice, hard work and exceptional service with our Disney Florida holiday. We had a fab time, we made lots of lovely memories. All of the tips and advice you have us really helped. Thanks for checking us in at the airports too, that was a really big help and a lovely touch. I would recommend you to anyone wishing to book a holiday.” The Wilson Family xxx I don’t charge a fee for the service I provide as the suppliers I can use pay me a commission. As a truly independent agent I am not tied to any tour operators so you can rest assured that the holiday or business travel trip you book is perfect for you. If you would like to meet me for a chat to discuss your plans, I now have an office in the South Normanton Business Centre and would love to have a cuppa with you to talk about your travel plans. Give me a call and I will get the kettle on. I am available 7 days a week to take your enquiries and 24/7 whilst you are away in the event of an emergency. For all your travel needs, business or leisure please call me on 01773 318910 / 07973 306280 or email me louise.cutting@travelcounsellors.com and experience the very best in customer service.

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This month my main gripe is with Sainsbury’s and it’s online banking service, I know about all things security but my God they make a meal of it. Username, password (between 8-20 mixture of characters and numbers) then onto the security questions, favourite singer, place and name. Finally a secret question with a secret answer. That’s 7 words all together that you have to remember to get through to where you want to be, it’s ridiculous and especially when you bear in mind that the biggest security no-no is to write down your passwords. There used to be a bloke from Rotherham called Roy Blackham who was on a TV programme and could recite a football team from any given match, he was asked who’d painted the goal posts of one particular cup final, and he knew. I feel like finding out if he’s still alive and if he is then I’ll employ him to remember my passwords. The other thing that got right on my wotsits was that when I rang them up on the number given on their website I was told that there’d be a charge when dialling from a mobile and given another number, why oh why couldn’t they just put that information on the website and save me a few precious seconds. Then again they probably charged me, but at least had the good grace to tell me that they were robbing me.

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