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Editor’s Message It’s been 3 years of hard training to realise this massive accolade and it surpasses every other achievement we have ever had but we have finally done it!! - We are the new owners of the Alfreton Business Club community quiz winners shield 2017. WOOT!!! Despite David excusing himself due to a week-long appointment with the sun we were able to rope in Maggi & Mike from MDR Painttechnics as well as regulars, Roger from Poulter Blackwell Accountants and Geoff from Hardwick Legal... what a dream team! See picture of me and the team being presented the shield by Mandy Oldknow, Chair of Alfreton Business Club (and all round favourite Travel Counsellor)! (Picture courtesy of Alfreton Business Club) Speaking of winning – we’ve just notified our Winners of the Outdoor Theatre Competition which are starting this month. Really well done and we are looking forward to hearing all about your experience.

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Handmade Gifts, Fabrics & Workshops

We stock handmade products from local artisans based in Derbyshire • Handmade soaps, bath bombs & candles • Unique gifts • Creative workshops • Wools, fabrics and crafting supplies Tracey Symonds from the “Great British Sewing Bee” will be hosting Sewing Workshops in June 2 Church Street, Alfreton DE55 7AH

Tel: 01773 687948

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THE HILCOTE COUNTRY CLUB REsTaURaNT aNd VENUE fOR WEddINgs, CONfERENCEs aNd EVENTs

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Things to do Dogs Unleashed

Alfreton & District rAmblers club

the ultimutt doggy day out – 24th & 25th June

Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

at bakewell showground, Derbyshire. De45 1AW

The event will bring together the whole canine community through licensed competitions, displays, breed stands, welfare information and charity stalls and a vast amount of fun doggy activities. It’s an excellent day out for anyone who has anything to do with dogs! This fun and friendly show is the perfect environment for you to try out and experience many of the doggy sports and disciplines within the canine world, all in one day. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.dogsunleashed.co.uk

Contact either Dave on 07543 100 655 or terry on 07891 517 057 for more information or visit our new website

www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com uPcoming WAlks Sunday walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park

Wessington Well dressing saturday 1 st July – Monday 3 rd July

sunday 4th June – Ashbourne (6 miles - afternoon tea at the end of the walk) sunday 18 th June – Little Longstone (7/8 miles) sunday 2 nd July – Stanton Moor (9 miles)

Come and visit the Wessington Annual Well dressing on Saturday 1st July starting from 10am. Fun for all the family with a bar, crafts, stalls, competitions including the well-e wanging competition! There is also the school summer fayre on the same day and the church will be open throughout. Car parking available, free of charge, in the field opposite the church. For more information contact sue on 01773 833063.

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Things to do st thomas’s ChuRCh sale and Coffee moRning

The garden party opens at 10am until 4pm and includes games, tombola and a variety of stalls. Refreshments, including lunches and afternoon teas, will be on sale. this year, to compliment the garden Party, there is an exhibition ~ tHe crAfteD gArDen ~ in the church. this will be open from 10am until 4pm each day from 24th June to 2nd July except sundays, when it will be open from 12 noon. The exhibition, which was inspired by a display at Ashbourne Methodist Church, comprises thousands of flowers and dozens of tableaux and arrangements hand crafted from a wide range of materials including wool, felt, ribbon, wire, paper and plastic. All the exhibits have been made by local people over last winter and have provided a reason to hold monthly get togethers to swap and develop ideas and socialise. Apart from getting the community to come together it is hoped that the exhibition will raise funds for the church. Admission is free and there will be light refreshments will be on sale throughout the exhibition.

To be held in the village hall next to church on Nottingham Road Somercotes on Saturday 3rd June from 10am to 12noon. There is plenty to browse and purchase including: New and pre owned clothing, Delicious homemade cakes, Our popular 50/50 prize draw @ £1 a ticket, Books- CDs- DVDs, Preserves, Bric a Brac, Jewellery, A raffle, Tea - coffee- biscuits. Everyone is most welcome with Plenty of free parking next to church and free entry. All proceeds will go to church funds.

Westhouses Carnival

saturday 17th June, 11am until 4pm

at Westhouses recreation ground There will be a parade, refreshments, stalls, rides, displays, welly wanging, tug of war, a bake off (to be judged by a ‘special guest’ and all entries delivered to the bake off tent on the day) and much more. Everyone welcome. All contact for more information is through ‘the Friends of Westhouses’ or ‘Positive Westhouses’ FB groups.

Swanwick Methodist Church Choir Concert “Music and Mirth”

By the Wesley Choir from Leeds on Saturday 24th June 3.30pm.Tickets £7.50 including buffet tea. Contact Gill 01773 607860

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Hotel Victoria 6 days (Sun 16th – Fri 21st July)

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For a smile that’s truly dazzling, trust Glendair. Call us today for a FREE new patient appointment. “My white filling blended in perfectly and is invisible! It’s made a real difference.”

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Slimming World Recipe Country Style Potato Salad Summer has arrived! And with it alfresco dining, picnics, BBQs or just lunch in the garden. This dish is perfect for such occasions as a flavour packed meal in itself or it goes perfectly with grilled fish or meat. And don’t forget there’s plenty more recipes online or find out more at your local group! Serves 4 Ready in: 30-60 mins Syns per serving: 1 & 1/2

Method:

Ingredients: • 500g waxy new potatoes diced • 1½ tbsp. cider vinegar • 6 level tbsp. extra light mayo • 50g fat free natural fromage frais • 200g very low fat or fat free natural cottage cheese

1. Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until cooked and then drain. Put them in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar and leave to stand for 10 minutes

• Salt and pepper

2. Whisk together the mayonnaise, fromage frais and mustard and season well

• 4 plum tomatoes roughly chopped

3. Add the potatoes and rest of the ingredients and toss well until combined

• 3 hard-boiled eggs roughly chopped

4. Cover and chill before serving For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

• 1 level tsp Dijon mustard • 1 small red onion finely diced • 100g gherkins roughly chopped • 1 roasted red pepper diced • 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

If you have a recipe that you’d like to share then please send it to: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

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shirland Village Hall Main Road, De55 6bb 7.00pm Tel: Steph 07399 613 986 Huthwaite John Davies Workshops The brierley Suit Main Street, Ng17 2lq 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Kelly 07534 508 107

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11am till 6pm Parade starts at 11am from Blackwell Fun packed afternoon Marching Band displays • Brass Bands • dance displays arena events • Family it’s a knockout • large Family Funfair classic and vintage vehicles • Foods from around the world licensed Bar • craft • trade and charity stalls live Bands on stage until 9.30pm For more details, bookings & enquiries call: 07881 562 354 Or email: dexter@newtoncarnival.org Join us for a great day on charnwood crescent Playing Fields, newton

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Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor based in Alfreton The city of dreams, New York is the fantasy destination of millions of people worldwide who want to live there and make it big, or just spend a few nights experiencing the magic. It’s said that everyone should visit New York at least once, and it’s easy to see why: the city is teeming with fascinating sights and attractions, from its towering skyscrapers to the humble hot dog carts on the sidewalk. Supposedly there’s nothing you can’t find in New York. The ‘Big Apple’ is known for setting the world’s standard in food, nightlife and shopping, and is home to some of the most famous attractions on earth: must-see highlights include the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park. New York is also home to world-class museums like the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and famous performance venues like Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, and of course the multitude of theatres that light up Broadway each night. Best time to visit New York New York is truly a year-round travel destination, but the climate does vary widely from season to season; with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The best time to visit New York is in the autumn (September and October) or spring (April and May), when temperatures are more reasonable. What to see and do in New York • Take in a Broadway musical, or go off-Broadway for something more avant garde. • Visit the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. • See the lights of Times Square. • Walk along the promenade at the Coney Island Funfair. • Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. • Go ice skating at Rockefeller Plaza. • Take a carriage ride around Central Park. • Get a great view of the city from the Staten Island Ferry If you think it’s time for you to take a bite out of the Big Apple, please get in touch. I am available 7 days a week to take your enquiries and 24/7 whilst you are away in the event of emergency. For all your travel needs please call me on 01773 318540 / 07939 587867 or email mandy.oldknow@travelcounsellors.com or find me on Facebook Mandy Oldknow Travel Counsellor Alfreton

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Rambles with Rafa This month’s walk is one not to be missed. Maybe you’re already familiar with Palterton and the surrounding area, along with the superb views on offer but this route starts you off somewhere a little different to the usual walks allowing you to take in some paths and views you may not have seen before. Our thanks as ever to David Hallam of JH Legal. He is rattling up the miles on his 1000 mile challenge, all donations gratefully received at : www.justgiving.com/fundraising/David-Hallam6

6½ mile circular walk from Stockley Pond via Palterton

A moderate length walk which should take you and your dog, which should take around 2½-3 hours to complete. There are some uphill and downhill sections and the usual mix of terrains so make sure you wear appropriate footwear. There are also a couple of small sections of road, so as usual please take plenty of care.

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Start: Stockley Pond Car Park, Stockley Lane, Off The Hill, Glapwell. Chesterfield. Derbys. S44 5LY (Adjacent to the Plug and Feathers Pub). 1.

From the car park head back through the car park entrance along Stockley Lane towards the main road. Turn right along the road until reaching a pelican crossing. Cross the road and then continue for a short distance taking the next road (Bramley Road) on your left. Continue uphill along Bramley Road. After a short distance take the 4th road on the left signposted for’ Bramley Vale Primary School’. At the very end of this road continue straight ahead along a footpath that threads between the houses signposted for Ault Hucknall, with a fence on your left and a wall on your right.

Pass a school on your left, then a short marker post on your left and then ignoring the path off to the left continue straight ahead with open views on your right and woodland on your left. After some distance pass close by a pylon on your right and then after a short distance cross straight over a crossroads of footpaths. Now begin to climb gently uphill moving away from the open views and going into the woodland. The path becomes steeper. Cross over a 2nd crossroads of footpaths then continue straight ahead for a short distance before following the path around to the left; pass through 2 marker posts and continue to climb. When the path levels out continue straight ahead with a steep drop to your left and a hedge on your right.

After some distance pass through a gap in the hedge on your right. Continue along the edge of a field with a hedge on your left. After a short distance you’ll reach a hedgerow in front of you. Go to the left of the hedge and now continue along a track with a hedge on your right. Upon reaching a road turn left to pass a church and a farm on your left. Continue until the road bends around to the left. At this point continue straight ahead along a footpath signposted for ‘Rowthorne’. (The left split of 2 paths). Cross an open field and then cross over a small footbridge and continue straight ahead to cross a second open field. At the far side pass through a wooden gate and onto a road.

Turn left along the road and then at a T junction of roads turn right. After a short distance turn left onto a signposted footpath and continue diagonal right across an open field. At the far side of the field pass through a gap and continue diagonal right across a 2nd open field.

12. Pass through the gate and turn left along a road. Continue along the road for some distance and then just prior to reaching a 7.5 ton weight limit sign turn right along ‘Main Street’ signposted for ‘Sutton Scarsdale’. After a short distance turn left and steep downhill along a footpath signposted for ‘Heath via Stockley Trail’. After a short distance continue diagonal left over a lane and then continue downhill along a signposted footpath.

13. After some distance cross a stile on your right into a field. Continue downhill to cross the open field and at the far side cross over another stile. Cross another field and then another stile. Pass immediately by a marker post on your right and then follow a farm track around to the left. After a short distance ignore the path straight ahead and follow the track around to the right and continue keeping a small bank and some trees on your right. 14. After some distance the track bears around to the right again. At this point continue straight ahead to cross an open field. Continue winding gently downhill, and then cross over a stile and onto a trail. Turn left along the trail for some distance, then cross a lane to continue straight along the trail. After some distance you will reach a road. Cross diagonal right to pass through a metal width restrictor and continue along the trail with a stream on your left.

15. Continue for some distance and then turn sharp left and cross over a bridge. Continue along the path and then follow the main path around to the right to cross another bridge. Immediately after the bridge turn sharp right, continue for a short distance and then turn sharp left to immediately cross over a crossroads of paths. 16. Continue straight ahead and then at a split in the track keep right, going uphill. Continue over the top of the hill and down the other side. At the bottom of the hill pass a small pond on your left and then continue straight uphill. 17. After a short distance the track turns into a tarmac lane. Pass through a metal width restrictor and then continue straight ahead on the tarmac lane. After a short distance pass by a metal gate and return to the car park.

At the far side of the field pass through a gap and then turn immediate right onto a tarmac footpath. After a very short distance follow the tarmac footpath sharp left and to a road. Turn left along the road and continue straight until the road bends sharp to the right. At this point continue straight on to a tarmac footpath.

Follow the tarmac footpath, reaching a fence in front of you. Then turn sharp left, down some steps to a road. Turn right for a short distance and then take the first road on the left called ‘Beck Lane’. Continue for a short distance and then take the first left onto ‘The Pinfold’. After a very short distance the road bends around to the left. At this point continue straight ahead onto a signposted tarmac footpath threading between two bungalows. After a short distance pass through a wooden gate into a field.

10. Continue straight ahead to pass some farm buildings on your right and then continue to cross an open field. Pass through a gap in a hedge and continue to cross a second open field. After some distance cross straight over a farm track and continue with a hedge on your left. 11. Continue straight ahead for a long distance with a steep bank to your left and open fields to your right. You will reach a hedge directly in front of you and a small wooden gate diagonally to your left. Ignore the small wooden gate and turn 90 degrees right to continue with the hedge on your left. After a very short distance turn 90 degrees to the left and continue along the edge of the field with the hedge on your left. Upon reaching a large wooden gate directly in front of you turn right and continue with the hedge on your left. After a short distance turn left and continue with the hedge on your left until reaching a small wooden gate.

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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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. 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.

Tuesday

alfreton wI Meet every 4th Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church Ellesmere Avenue/Nottingham Road Alfreton DE55 7HW at 7:30pm. Contact Linda Singleton 01773 520243. 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 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 Joy - Marie Cooper 07563 770429. 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. Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 South Wingfield W.I. - We meet on the 2nd Tues each month (except Aug) at 7.15pm in the Church Hall, South Wingfield DE55 7NY Contact 01773 778493

Tuesday (cont...) 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.

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. For further details contact Judith via www.watchornchurch.com 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 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 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

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

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Thursday (cont...)

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. 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 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 and district men’s probus club For retired men, meeting for lunch, convivial conversation, and an occasional guest speaker on the first Thursday of each month at The Hilcote Country Club. New members wanted. Anyone interested, contact Tony Hopkins - 01773 873143 or Roy Garrett - 01773 811259

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 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 alfreton rendezvous group Now meets at the Palmer Morewood Social Club on Hall Street. Meetings start at 2 pm on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 01773 834281/747072. 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 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.

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 salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386

Saturday (cont...) st michael & all angels, church street Coffee morning last Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12noon. 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

Sunday

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 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 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. michael and all angels parish church 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

Other

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 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 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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Mike’s Musings I read this article about two days before going to the Theatre for an evening out and actually, although I hadn’t noticed it before… the slurpers and rustlers are really irritating. I’m not sure I share the same sentiment with the loo rolls but I have heard this gripe from copious amounts of other people previously!! #firstworldproblems… I do love a little quiz though!

Parts 1 & 2 of ‘Things that annoy all decent minded people’ well…….me at least

Part 1 - Can something please be done to stop people eating and drinking in the auditorium when they go to the cinema? There can surely be nothing more annoying in the entire so called civilised world that to have your concentration and enjoyment at the pictures spoiled by people slurping drinks, munching popcorn or crunching nachos. Solution – if I had my way!

Have an MPO (Munch Police Officer) allocated to each film on show with powers to a) eject the first to fall foul of Gyles’ Law and b) have the film stopped whilst any further offenders are publicly humiliated and made to stand in a specially reserved section of the foyer. PS – when did it become an essential feature of a night at the theatre (or attending a concert) that people had to have a drink with them? PPS – whilst we’re at it. Can someone please create an app that ensures that when a phone is used at a concert to either photograph or video record the artist(e)s on stage, the device spontaneously combusts? ~

Part 2 - when replacing a toilet roll, why can’t everyone please remember to fit the new roll in such a way as the paper comes over - and not under! - the wooden/plastic/ stainless steel roller? I know I’m one of many who get annoyed by this, particularly when the act is perpetrated by visitors to my house. Grrrrr! Solution – if I had my way! It is perhaps too late to change the habits of certain irritating adults. However, to help preserve the sanity of future generations we must introduce a programme of post ‘potty training’ education. This could be supplemented by asking teachers to carry out toilet spot checks at school and giving ‘stars’ to well-trained youngsters. ~ Talking, somewhat loosely (& reluctantly) about ‘comfort’ foods can you name the ten most popular chocolate bars – as defined by sales – in the UK in 2015? If you get more than five you can a) pat yourself on the back – yes I know that’s not easy – and treat yourself to a mouthful of Dairy Milk. Ooops – didn’t mean to say that. Answers at bottom of page.

Answers: Cadbury’s Dairy Milk, Galaxy, Maltesers, Kinder, Kit Kat, Snickers, Wispa, Mars, Twixt & Aero

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post Even in this era of ‘Modern Football’ as fans we still get very attached to the players who play for our clubs. Sometimes it’s their ability, sometimes it’s because of a particular moment, like a match winning goal against your biggest rivals, but some of the time it’s their character. Managers often talk about it and we all know when it’s missing from a team, so what value are the players who have it? This month Barry discusses one of those players…

It takes a rare breed of character to fight back from one serious knee injury; it takes an even stronger, more resilient one to battle back from two. And then you come across Chris Cohen. The Nottingham Forest stalwart who captained his side to a crushing 3-0 win over Ipswich Town that secured Championship survival, scoring with a sweet strike. This is man who has suffered three careerthreatening injuries. Cohen’s goal celebration was that of a man beset by emotion, running probably faster than he had ever done before towards the bench to jump into the arms of his team-mates. An outpouring of joy, relief and pride was painted all over Cohen’s face along with a degree of confusion about what happened next. The Reds leader then enjoyed a moment with physiotherapist Andy Hunt, a man so pivotal in keeping Cohen on the pitch after three of the most serious injuries a football could ever have. At the age of 30, Cohen has spent the last decade at the City Ground and has become something of a hero amongst Reds fans. Not because he’s led the club to any major honours or a place back in the Premier League, but because he cares; when he’s pulled that famous Garibaldi shirt over his neck and crossed the white line, he’s battled; he’s stood up to be counted giving his all, win lose or draw. Whenever things have not being going well at Forest, and let’s be fair, during Cohen’s decade on the banks of the Trent, that’s been for the majority of the time, the Norwich-born man has always been the one to stick his neck above the parapet and tell it as it is. Whether or not you agree with what he had to say on the state of the club, owner Fawaz Al Hasawi or anything else, he would never shirk nor hide away.

Cohen is also far removed from what many would paint as the stereotypical ‘modern day’ footballer and that’s probably another reason why fans and managers alike take to him quite so much. Without an agent, Cohen gave a very honest assessment recently about the weak position in which he’s been in for the last couple of seasons when it came to negotiating a new contract. For his part, Cohen made it clear that he wanted to stay and the amount of money he was paid was secondary at the very best – and this isn’t about sentiment. We’ve all got a degree of romance in us and God, we love a trier; somebody who would run through brick walls for our club though they maybe are not the best footballer – but we love them for their effort, desire and commitment. Yes, those things do apply to Cohen and in huge quantities. He’s also a very, very good footballer. Going forward and we’ve said it numerous times, there are reasons to be cheerful about the way in which Warburton is carrying out his business at the City Ground – the club just needed to stay up. They’ve done that, and yes, it was far too close for comfort but it’s done now and we can all look forward to what we hope will be a brighter future under new owners and a progressive manager who knows this division and knows exactly what he wants to make Forest a success. He’s got the bit between his teeth – he knows just what an opportunity he’s got to finally make this wonderful football club great again. Players like Cohen are the fabric of Forest for many reasons; ultimately because he’s a very good footballer at this level and if this club is to enjoy better times in the future, it’ll be fitting to have him play a key role in it.

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