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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 and I couldn’t be prouder!! - 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! Anyway, it doesn’t do to be too smug but I couldn’t help myself ….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)
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Things to do Dogs Unleashed
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the ultimutt doggy day out – 24th & 25th June 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
Wessington Well dressing saturday 1 st July – Monday 3 rd July
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.
Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.
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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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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
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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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Book Review
It’s always interesting to see a writer from another country finding an audience in the UK. Robert Seethaler is Viennese by birth and his first book to hit our shores was A Whole Life, shortlisted for last year’s Man Booker prize. Now we have The Tobacconist, a slim but powerful novel which takes us to the period just before the second world war as Germany annexed Austria, and the storm which engulfed the world was about to begin. 17-year-old Franz leaves the idyllic protection of the Austrian lakes and his mother for the excitement of Vienna and a job in a tobacconist shop which counts Professor Sigmund Freud as one of its customers. This is partly a rites of passage book – Professor Freud dispenses romantic advice to Franz and Franz reciprocates with cigars which he buys the old man so he can share his company for a short while. Meanwhile the Cabaret-style nightclubs give us a peepshow into the seedy side of Viennese life and the march of history takes over. The local postman notices that letters and packages to the houses of Jewish people are routinely opened, but is unconcerned because it does not affect his life. Violence and the banality of evil spills over into everyday life almost by stealth. What people think is the truth is changed by “alternative” facts. – Fake news anyone? As one character says, it is not the truth we remember, but whatever is yelled loudly or printed big enough. Maybe some things never change. So a book with messages but written in a complex and tender way which is far more effective.
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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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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.
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Out & About
A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area
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st. andrews Baby & toddler group The Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 10am - 11.30am. From young babies to school age. Contact Sara t: 01773 608083 m: 07736 927854 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 toddler group Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10am – 12 every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information.
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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. 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 Rehearses every Tuesday at 7.15pm at Swanwick School and Sports College, Hayes Lane. No auditions. A great hobby. We perform two concerts a year. More information from David 07949 322 717. 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 over 50’s club Held at Riddings Park Community Centre, DE55 4EW. 10am to 12am, come and enjoy a friendly cuppa, Bingo, Raffle and a chat. youth spirit (arts and activities for teenage girls) - Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 6.30pm – 8pm every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information.
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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. swanwick men’s shed - will be opening on Saturdays at Turners Farm, Swanwick DE55 1AS. Tea, cake and woodworking projects. Contact Charlie Parkes 07967 378305
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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. For further details contact Judith via www. watchornchurch.com 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 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
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alfreton society of painters 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms. Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info.
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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 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. 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 craft group for all ages - Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 10:30am – 12:30 every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information. Coffee Morning For All 9.30am to 11.30am at the Riddings Park Community Centre (DE55 4EW). Come and enjoy a drink in pleasant company, all ages welcome, come and enjoy & make new friends.
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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 07966 603710. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) 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 shining stars youth group for under 12’s - Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, from 6:30pm – 8pm every week. Contact Chris on 07738 221330 for more information. alfreton model railway’s society club - open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary. arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459.
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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 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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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
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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 Riddings, Colledge Street from 3pm. Call Chris 07738 221330. church of christ sunday service Meets every Sunday at 3pm at Colledge Street, Riddings. Everyone Welcome. table top sales 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 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 swanwick Baptist church - Morning worship 10.45am every Sunday. Occasional 6pm services and other activities are listed on our website www.swanwickbaptist.co.uk or contact Brian on 01773 833109 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
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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 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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Buy to let area guide: Ripley Our area guides have been created to help buy to let investors who are considering purchasing residential properties in the Amber Valley area. In this article we will focus on Ripley. Information about Ripley This town, situated 11 miles north of Derby, has an estimated population of 20,807 (Census 2011). The town is located close to the A38 and Junction 28 of the M1 and 3 Miles from Langley Mill train station, making it a popular choice for those commuting to work in nearby cities and towns. Ripley is a traditional market town with a variety of shops and services situated over 3 shopping streets. Other local amenities/services include a hospital, supermarket, hotel and leisure centre. The educational needs of children from 3yrs to 18yrs of age are covered by a selection of nursery/ infant schools, primary schools and The Ripley Academy secondary school. Market Trends Over the last year, the average sold property price in Ripley was £159,649, notably higher than nearby Heanor (£131,238) and Alfreton (£151,289). Overall sold prices in Ripley over the last year were 11% up on the previous year, compared with Alfreton which recorded a 10% increase and Heanor which experienced a 3% decrease. (Figures taken from Rightmove – Sold House Prices) Average Rental Prices in Ripley Ripley has a varied housing stock ranging from apartments to large detached houses. Identifying which property type would offer the best return on investment can be difficult. The tables opposite highlight the average rental prices specific to property type and number of bedrooms.
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£404.94
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£1013.33
(Figures taken from Rightmove – ‘Asking rents for Ripley properties advertised between Feb 15 and Feb 17’) What and Where to buy in Ripley? Property type: Apartment/Flats – In the last year flats in Ripley have sold for as little as £50,000 (Rightmove – Sold House Prices), the low purchase price can seem attractive, but always factor in ground rent and service charges when calculating the potential yield. Where to find value: Terraced properties located close to the town centre – The average property price in Ripley is notably higher than neighbouring towns, however, value can still be found on certain streets. In the last year properties on Greaves Street, Peasehill Road, Beighton Street and Heath Road have sold for between £62,000 and £80,000 (Rightmove – Sold House Prices). According to Zoopla estimates the average price paid for a terraced property in Ripley in the last 5 years was £103,612, terraced properties on the streets mentioned and others located close to the town centre can be purchased for below the average (Zoopla – Area Guide for Ripley).
Whilst far from conclusive, I hope you have found this information useful. Have you found a potential property to buy? Present the property details to us and we would be delighted to provide a rental appraisal.
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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.
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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.
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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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