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Editor’s Message I’m not sure if it is just me or whether everyone else feels the same but this month has been really weird?! The referendum feels like ages ago but actually it hadn’t even happened yet this time last month (based on the time of writing). Obviously this sent the world of politics into melt down, with MP’s and PM’s resigning left, right and centre (pun intended), more terrorist threats, a military coup, an England manager resigning and replaced after another woeful tournament and finally, summer decided to rock up and catch us all by surprise! In defence of the weather guessers, if you say something enough times the law of probability states that you’ll be right at some point…Voila a BBQ summer J Rafa (fingers crossed, knock on wood, rub a rabbits foot etc etc) seems to be on the right track. We have another scan at the end of the month which should tell us for certain whether the bone has connected properly and the plate is holding but so far so good. Thanks so much to all the well-wishers.

I’ve had loads of texts this month about him (everybody loves Rafa) and thanks to all my wonderful advertisers who have been understanding about the fact that I’m penned in working from home. Also to our wonderful friends and family who have dug Liam and I out of a hole on more than one occasion this month!!!

Check out the ‘things to do’ this month as autumn footprints is back. For the 2500 homes that may remember, my very first mag had a double page spread about this walking festival six years ago….

We also have another competition to tantalise you this month and a voucher for Homesford Tea Rooms.

As always a big welcome to our new advertisers and remember to keep supporting these local businesses, there’s a lot going on in the world outside at the minute so let’s keep the cogs whirring on our local economy!

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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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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post Another major football tournament brings another England calamity. So who’s to blame and how do we fix it? As always there are more questions than answers. Whilst Hodgson resigned and the players ability and mental strength is questioned the FA sits in its ivory tower. Let’s see what Barry has to say…

A summer of so much promise, hope, and expectation was once again a failed disappointment.

It seems no matter how much we might want our England team to excel at a major tournament, it just doesn’t happen.

England boasted the only unbeaten record across Europe in qualifying for Euro 2016, but that counted little when it came to the tournament itself in France. Roy Hodgson, the Three Lions’ coach stuck with predominantly the same squad and shape throughout the two years in the build-up, but then seemingly got confused when it came down to the real thing.

The former Liverpool boss fell on his sword in a strange and unconvincing manner following the embarrassing 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Iceland in Nice. Hodgson resigned, after four games where England were lacking in energy, ideas and ultimately, like in Brazil two years earlier, departed a major competition with something of a whimper.

But why? What’s the reason the nation that invented the game and adores it like no other cannot add to the solitary major win it has. And that was in 1966. You may have heard about that one before…

It isn’t down to the lack of quality, and that’s a belief I’ve had for years. England might not have a Gareth Bale, and quite possibly an Aaron Ramsey, but it has nine other players.

Better players. But despite what England and those in the glass towers of FA headquarters at Wembley may tell you, they don’t have the mental strength or toughness to deal with the

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type of pressure associated with being an England player at the very highest level.

Wales and Iceland showed the way in what was ultimately a tournament devoid of quality and entertainment, the poorest for a long time.

Those sides showed that spirit and courage can go a long way. England lacked both.

Hodgson’s men should have made it through to the last eight at the very least, but it was never really on.

The FA are confused, they lack direction and any clear plan of what they’re trying to do.

Following the shambles at the World Cup in Brazil two summers ago, the FA commissioned an in-depth look at the state of the game - England’s DNA was its title. It suggested players singing the national anthem, wearing a suit and making sure their collar was neatly aligned.

Those things don’t win you matches at major tournaments, keeping things simple and ensuring players understand what it takes to be successful, is what helps. When you pamper your players, baby them and don’t allow them to express themselves, then you’ll get the suitable response.

Wales got to the semi-final because the Welsh FA created an open, mature and adult environment which allowed their average set of players (aside of Bale and Ramsey) to flourish and embrace their success. Over at England, the babies were being put to bed with one cuddle too many.

Just let them breath, you never know, it might just work.

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The next event is on sunday 14th august from 8am £6 for car booters and 50p for browsers.

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Next meeting is on Sunday 4th September 2016.

We are looking for volunteers to help us at these events and we would welcome any help you can offer.

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The duck race takes place on Normanton Brook and there will be refreshments, raffle, stalls, a bouncy castle, BBQ, Bar and much more.

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Out & About

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

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

Call Rob on 07962308933 (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) dog obedience classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 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 Breast feeding group Pinxton, Pinxton Youth Centre, 10-11:30am & Alfreton, Children’s Centre, 1-1:30pm, contact Katherine 07976 212652 or Sarah 07972 019345 little ones group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA 1.30pm to 3pm. Contact 01629 533066 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 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. J28, the common Contact 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com Parent & Toddlers 9.30 – 11.30am. £1.50 per session, term time only Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 community church, cyber café, market street Prayer Meeting, 7.30 Contact: Stuart Reynolds 07816 853551/ reynolds.stuart1@sky.com

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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 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 3rd 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 illness and the people who support the COPD suffers. Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday each month. 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, Contact Phil on 01773 782875 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 Parent & Toddlers 9.30 – 11.30am. £1.50 per session, term time only 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

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 stay and play Pinxton Youth Centre, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 10am - 11.30am. Age 0 - 4 years. Stay and play with your child and meet new parents.

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Breastfeeding group The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 2pm 4pm. 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. 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

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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 tiddlers and toddlers group Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Run by parents and open to all.

Contact - 01629 533066 tiny & toddlers Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA. 9am - 11am. Age 0-3 yrs alfreton rendezvous group (over 60’s) meets at 2 pm at Firs House. Do come along - we have a varied interesting programme and you would be most welcome.

Further details 01773 834281 or 01773 747072 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

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Sunday 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 table top sales on the 4th September, 2nd of October, 6 th November & 4th December. At the Riddings Park Community Centre. West St. Riddings DE55 4EW. All starting at 10am until 12.o clock. entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am. at £5 a table to book Ring PAT on 01773 541794 st michael & all angels, church street Café Church in the church hall @ 10.30am Traditional service @ 4.30pm in the main church building First Sunday of the month @ 9.15am Holy Communion.

Contact: Stephen Potter 01773 811273 / stephen.potter55@gmail.com Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 11am with ‘Energise’ children’s club Evening Service @6pm 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 Worship @ 10.45am First Sunday of the Month: Family Service @ 10.45 with Kids’ Time Third Sunday of the Month: Gospel Service @ 6 pm Sunday Club for 3-10 year olds during all meetings Contact: Stuart Reynolds 07816 853551 / reynolds.stuart1@sky.com

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Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs • Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs • Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 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

coffee morning Held on the last Saturday of the month at St Michael and All Angels Church from 10am until 12noon. There are cakes and goods for sale to raise money for the building fund. Everyone Welcome. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386

stonebroom pre-school We are open monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday & friday, term time, 9.00am - 12.00pm. We offer places for children aged 2 - 5 years.

Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936

st michael & all angels, church street Coffee Morning. 1st Saturday of the month 10-12noon in the main church building. Contact Stephen Potter: 01773 811273 / stephen.potter55@gmail.com

south normanton cricket club is recruiting new players of any standard from the ages of 13 upwards. We play most saturdays/sundays at the Jim Simms Memorial Ground in South Normanton (next to the Boundry Pub) Meeting from 12.30. For more information please call 07984 316020

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5 mile circular walk from Homesford Tea Rooms, on the A6 near Whatstandwell A lovely walk for you and your dog! This walk is fairly flat and should take around 2-2½ hours to complete.

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Turn right and continue along the road for a short distance. Then turn left to cross over a stile which is set back a bit into some woodland and continue along a footpath going uphill. After some distance pass through a gap in a stone wall. Ignore the path on your right named Kings Lot path going steep uphill and continue straight ahead for a short distance to cross over a stile.

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Continue along the path staying close to the edge of the woodland and keeping a dry stone wall on your left. After some distance cross over another stile and stay close to edge of the woodland with a dry stone wall on your left. Continue for some distance until coming out of the woodland, passing through a large wooden gate and onto a lane.

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Turn right along the lane heading uphill. Continue for some distance until passing ‘Yew Tree Cottage’ on your right. Shortly after, the lane splits into two. Take the right fork and then after a very short distance bear right again to pass to the right of a stone carved with the name ‘Watfield Farm’.

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Continue steep uphill, pass over two stiles and then through a metal gate. Shortly after pass over a third stile and into some woodland.

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Continue straight ahead with a wall on your right and eventually pass through a gap. Continue straight ahead for a short distance and then begin to descend sharply. On the way down the hill pass through two more gaps and then into an open field.

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Continue straight ahead until reaching a T junction.

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After a short distance ignore the path bearing left and steep uphill and bear slightly right passing by a wooden bench on your right. After a very short distance turn sharp right onto a trail sign posted for ‘High Peak Junction’. Continue for some distance going downhill until passing through a tunnel underneath a road.

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After a short distance pass a railway carriage on your right and then continue with a canal on your left.

Continue straight ahead until passing ‘The Wharf Shed’ on your left and then after a short distance turn left onto a footpath sign posted for ‘Ambergate’.

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Continue straight along a footpath with a canal on your left. Eventually pass over a railway bridge and then continue with the canal on your left for some distance until reaching a tunnel. Just prior to reaching the tunnel turn right onto a footpath sign posted for ‘Homestead Cottage A6’.

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Continue through some trees for some distance and then turn right to cross over a river bridge. Continue to pass through a tunnel underneath a railway line and then continue to follow a tarmac lane back to a main road.

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Turn right along the main road back to the tea rooms.

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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The highly acclaimed Russian State Ballet return to the Pomegranate Theatre on Tuesday 18th October 2016 at 7.30pm to perform this popular ballet which continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of generations of theatre-goers. A wonderful introduction to ballet for anyone who has never experienced it and still very special for those who have.

Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, it tells the story of Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose godfather gives her a nutcracker doll, which turns into a prince. When midnight strikes on Christmas Eve, toys come alive and the Mouse King and his mouse army battle with the Nutcracker Prince, taking you through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…

This popular ballet is full of familiar music including the “Waltz of the Flowers” and the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”, which has featured in countless television programs and films, including Home Alone, oddly enough!

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Gary’s Grumbles An interesting area for debate from our Gary this month. I’m not sure that I necessarily share his views but that is exactly the point of Mr Marmite! One thing I do know for sure though is that if we do work out a way for men to become pregnant, the pension concern and Baby Booms would be a thing of the past! #justsaying #controversial As the Politics of this country seem to be changing by the hour it’s quite difficult to give a commentary on what the blinking eck is going on, but we now have our second female Prime Minister, the good thing is that she went to a state school and not bloody Eton and I’m glad we’ve seen the back of that posh boy gang. In other ways it terrifies me, it’s the memory of the first one that has me reeling in concern.

This amongst other things got me thinking about the change in society and the success of women and girls. The majority of modern jobs don’t need knowledge, you could for instance learn to build a bridge or make a bomb or bake a cake just by spending a few hours on the internet. Success in the modern workplace is now all about personality, it’s all about confidence, empathy and getting your own way, and I find that women are much better at these ‘soft skills’ than men are.

The ‘hard skills’ are gone, the pits, the steelworks and the heavy factories have left us and with them a great deal of traditional employment opportunities for young men. Recently I had to use a group of apprentices on a project that required them to gather information from members of the NHS. As we did the induction the disparity between the young men and women was stark.

The teenage lads all seemed to mumble, were nervous and lacked any form of communication that didn’t include looking down at their feet and shaking their heads. The girls on the other hand were outgoing, confident and able to string sentences together.

The latest figures on University enrolment are interesting a lot more than half of graduates are women and the fall out rate for boys is far greater.

Given time the world will be run entirely by women, they’ll become the breadwinners, men will stay at home and eventually medical science by now completely run by women will have worked out a way for men to become pregnant.

Men will stay at home and neglect their kiddies and not do the housework because they’ll all be online playing war games and losing the use of their limbs. In virtually all subjects girls outperform boys at schools and colleges. It’s a frightening thought but unless young lads in general start to wake up then the above will become true.

My mate Dave Mitchell says that I’m not funny anymore, this from a man who sent me a text a few days ago asking me to complain about people who start fires on pleasant summer evenings. Sorry Dave but it would be hard to get some humour out of that. You need to take control of your life and sort the Firestarter out yourself.

Did our annual dads and kids camping thing last week. We walked up Mam Tor through the middle of a monsoon and then proceeded to drip all over a pub in Castleton. The highlight for me was a meal at the Cheshire Cheese in Hope, I had venison, it was lovely but a bit dear.

RIP Derek Coleman.

If on the off chance, you would like Gary to write about something in particular, feel free to contact Emily on info@voicemagazines.co.uk or 01773 604 178 / 07891 639 638 The views expressed in the column above are those of the author only and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Amber Valley Media

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