Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Christmas Edition 2017

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Showhome Opening hours Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 4pm Prices from £225,000 to £280,000 4 & 5 bed detached home

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Editor’s Message IT’S CCCHHHRRRIIISSSTTTMMMAAASSS!!! Well maybe not quite yet, but it soon will be and I’m mega excited. I love this time of year from the twelve drummers right through to the partridge and I’ll be making the most of it by visiting as many of the fantastic Christmas events, fairs and markets as I can.

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Speaking of which, congratulations to our competition winners, who will be enjoying the delights of the NEC Festive Gift Fair. We attend the gift fair every year and I’m sure they had a fabulous time and picked up tonnes of bargains. But, if you couldn’t make it yourselves this year, worry not, there are plenty more great opportunities to find the perfect pressies if you check out the Things To Do section for some great ideas.

I also wanted to say a pre-emptive ‘congratulations’ to David of JH Legal, on his #1000 miles challenge. It’s been a long haul for David who has braved a range of farmyard beasts and intemperate weather as well as a twisted ankle to notch over 90 miles a month and (all being well) complete the challenge a month early! Well done David! Remember, he has been raising money for a very good cause - the John Eastwood Hospice. So, if you want to show your appreciation for the fantastic walks he provides, month after month, please give generously at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/David-Hallam6 Next time we speak it will be 2018. It’s been an interesting year, to say the least and 2018 promises to be just as eventful, although whether that’s a good thing or not will remain to be seen! Here at the Voice magazines we’re very excited about 2018, we have big plans for next year so watch this space…

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January 2018 Edition – 1st December

February Edition – 5th January

Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 homes in Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Voice Magazines Ltd 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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THE HILCOTE COUNTRY CLUB REsTaURaNT aNd VENUE fOR WEddINgs, CONfERENCEs aNd EVENTs

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Things to do AlfretoN & DiStriCt rAmblerS Club Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

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29/10/2017 Contact 01773 833391 or collectLights from Iansprint, Nottingham Road, Santa and Sleigh 24th November 11am – 5pm On the site between Iceland and B&M Bargains, Alfreton. All proceeds to local charities.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENT

At Alfreton House SATURDAY 25 November 2017 1pm - 7pm ON THE STAGE Santa’s Wonderland 1pm - 7pm Santa’s Grotto Brass Band • Elf Antics £2.00 entry Choir • Made Music Sleigh and Donkeys Magician

Woodbridge Jnr School

Entertainment on Institute Lane 1pm - 3pm

SANTA Will arrive on his Sleigh at 1pm Grotto Open 1pm - 3pm 4pm - 6pm

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Mayor and Peppa Pig

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Things to do Somercotes St Thomas Church Christmas Fayre

from 10am on Saturday 2nd December at the Parish Hall, adjacent to the church There will be numerous stalls including cakes, jam preserves, bric-a-brac, bottle stall, tombola, raffle and plenty more.

Coffee and Tea available. Lunches will be served in the lounge from 11.30am and will include Meat and Potato Pie, and Home-Made Trifle.

Everyone is welcome, we are sure you will enjoy the visit, which is for a good cause, and entry is free to all.

Matlock Victorian Christmas Market Over 170 stalls in two large marques along with Santa’s grotto. There will be entertainment throughout.

Saturday is Santa’s Christmas Parade (4.15pm) and the Celebrity light switch on (4.45pm) and Sunday features a spectacular firework display (5.15pm) Held on Hall Leys Park on Friday 1st (10am to 6pm) to Sunday 3rd AVVM1246 (Newton Carnival Xmas Lights H).pdf 1 December.

Times vary.

For more information visit: www.matlock.gov.uk/annual-events/ victorian-matlock-christmas-weekend-and-markets/

Newton Methodist Church Christmas Events XmAS fAir - Saturday 2nd December, 10-12am Free entry. Stalls, cakes, tombola, raffle and a special visit from Santa!

CArolS & reADiNgS - Newton Methodist Church Sunday 24th December – 5:45pm

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Discover the splendour and squalor of Dickensian London at Chatsworth House this Christmas.

Decorated throughout with scenes from the novels and featuring actors portraying some of Dickens most famous characters this looks to be a real treat. 11th November 2017 to 7th January 2018, 11am to 5.30pm. (Closed 24th – 26th December and 1st January).

Ticket prices depend on date. For more information visit: www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas-dickens/ In addition, the ChaTSwOrTh ChriSTmaS markeT will be running from 17th – 5th December. With over 100 stalls, live music and food and drink concessions. 10am to 5pm Mon-Fri, 02/11/2017 10am to 6pm Sat11:14 & Sun. Free event but parking fees apply.

For more info visit: www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas-market/

Newton Carnival Events

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Christmas Fayre & Lights Saturday 2nd December 2017

Newton Community Centre & surrounding street Event Officially opens at 12midday Lights switch on at 6pm Firework Display at 6.30pm Family Funfair, Craft Stalls, Food Stalls Festive Stalls, Hot Food, Santa’s Grotto & lots more

For stall bookings call 07881 562 354 All times given are approximate and are subject to change Newton Carnival Team reserve the right to cancel at short notice

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Ho Ho Ho!

Christmas Greetings to One & All Markos & his team of elves have been so busy this year, they will be taking a well deserved yuletide break.

Christmas and New Year Opening Open as normal up to 23rd December Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed th 27 until 30th December – Open as normal New years Eve – Closed New Years Day – Closed 1st & 2nd of January 2018 – Closed 3rd of January 2018 – Open as normal Follow us on facebook for special offers!

Thank you for your continued custom and a very Happy New Year to All 24 Swanwick Road, Leabrooks, Derbyshire DE55 1LJ

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We cater for parties and weddings

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St. James Church, Riddings

Advent Fayre Saturday December 2nd 11.00am until 4.00pm

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Seasonal Hot Refreshments Stalls • Cakes • Tombola Bottle Stall • Preserves Crafts • Games, and much more!

Grand Advent Prize Draw Everyone Welcome!

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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Quality Foods from Farm to Plate Purveyors of quality meats since 1922 to the finest restaurants and retail customers

Xmas Hampers £50 Xmas Hamper

2kg Turkey Joint (Boneless) 1.8kg Gammon Joint 2kg Pork Joint (Boneless) 1.1kg Tray of Taylor’s Sausages & 0.5kg Sausage Meat 20x Pigs in Blankets 1lb Traditional Pork Pie

£70 Xmas Hamper

2kg Turkey Joint (Boneless) 1.8kg Gammon Joint 2kg Pork Joint (Boneless) 1.5kg Beef Joint 1.1kg Tray of Taylor’s Sausages & 0.5kg Sausage Meat 20x Pigs in Blankets 1lb Traditional Pork Pie & 1lb Huntsman Pie

£100 hamper also available Ask shop for details Owen Taylor and Sons Ltd

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Slimming World Recipe Classic Cheese & Onion Pie This month we have the perfect comfort food for the cold weather. A real treat and really easy to prepare and because it’s Slimming World it’s super satisfying. Enjoy!

Method:

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover well. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until tender when pierced with a skewer, about 20-25 minutes.

2. Meanwhile boil the carrots and green beans in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and stir-fry for 10-12 minutes or until softened.

4. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°F/Gas 6. Spray a medium-sized pie dish with low calorie cooking spray.

5. Drain the potatoes and mash until smooth, using a potato ricer if you have one.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, dried parsley and cottage cheese. Add to the potatoes, stir to mix well and season to taste. Add the reserved vegetables and onion mixture to the potatoes and stir well again.

7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle over the cheese and bake for about 35-45 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Serves 4 Ready in: 2 hours Syns per serving: 4 ½

Ingredients:

• 600g potatoes (Desirée or Maris Piper), peeled and roughly chopped • 200g carrots, peeled and finely diced • 100g green beans, trimmed and finely diced • Low calorie cooking spray • 3 large onions, peeled & finely diced • 3 large eggs • 4 tsp dried parsley • 200g fat free cottage cheese with onions and chives • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 110g reduced fat Cheddar cheese, grated • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

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

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• Qualified Lawyer • Over 15 years experience • Friendly service in the comfort of your own home

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Ask yourself the following questions...

1. Does your current letting agent provide you quality service at a reasonable price? (without any hidden charges) 2. Does your current letting agent pay your rent to you promptly?

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Book Review

Tracy Chevalier is probably best known for her bestselling novel Girl with a Pearl Earring, later also turned into a decent film. Most of her books have a historical base and her latest - At the Edge of the Orchard is no exception, this time set in the time of an American pioneer family.

It’s hard to imagine quite how harsh conditions must have been in the inhospitable Black Swamp of Ohio, but the cider apples, which are just about the only thing which would grow, help to dull the pain. Tragically, lethally strong cider “applejack” also tears the Goodenough family apart, sending son Robert fleeing from the chaos of his half-crazy parents across America to goldrush California.

It’s a rich and well-researched story, pulling no punches in its descriptions of the hardships of the settler life, and the poverty, bawdiness and wildness of the first settlers. People had to lose a lot to gain very little. And for every miner who hit gold there were dozens like the Goodenoughs barely surviving as they struggled to grow the 50 apple trees which would secure their land in the eyes of the government.

But Chevalier is also very astute on the way we carry our childhood with us all our lives; on the pull of family no matter how dysfunctional and the importance of the idea of hope and renewal even at the worst of times.

The book also touches on issues like the exploitation of nature for human greed and coincidentally, you get to learn an awful lot of interesting stuff about apples and the redwoods of California.

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Home Staging… What is it?

Home Staging is more commonly known as Interior Design. It's the art and science of enhancing interiors, sometimes including the exterior, of a space or building, to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the end user. In our case, the buyer!

1. Paint Simple but effective. A fresh lick of paint throughout a property can have a massive impact on buyers first impressions of your property.

2. Paint small rooms lighter colours to make them feel bigger If you have some rooms in your property that are smaller than average then paint them in a light neutral colour.

Lighter colours make a room seem bigger than a dark or loud colour. + Add art to white painted walls – If you have chosen white or a cream colour then fill voids of space with plain artwork, ideally with a background that matches the wall colour.

3. Create a focal point Reduce the visual noise in each room by creating a focal point.

Give your focal point the leading role, of course, there will be supporting roles, but assign only one leading role!

A Kitchen’s focal point could be a range cooker with a complimentary splashback and extractor, a log burner in the Living Room could be supported by hanging lights supporting, not distracting, attention from the focal point.

4. Add layers of lighting By adding different layers of lighting you will make the most boring of rooms atmospheric.

In addition to the ‘big light’ add different layers of lighting such as supporting spotlights, lamps, above art work, under base and wall units in a kitchen, behind TV units, in cabinets etc.

5. Use mirrors to add light Adding well-placed mirrors will add instant light to your living space, creating a further illusion of space, useful for smaller cottage style properties.

Not only useful in a small room but placed correctly in a large room or a room with a lack of natural light, a mirror placed opposite a window will reflect natural light into the living space.

Whilst mirrors will differ in size, its recommended that 57” to 63” from the floor is the optimum height for the centre of the mirror.

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6. Retain period features Original features have a warmth and charm that is unmistakable. If your property has original features, make the most of them! Of course, period features can be your focal point.

Unless the property is listed then simply finding the rough era your property was built in will give you a start.

Find other features, accessorise even furniture to compliment the features Consider your market, if your market is young families, don’t go overboard trying to add supporting furniture.

7. Use rugs to soften hardwood floors Hardwood floors are beautiful, stylish and easy to maintain but they can lack the comfort carpeted floors offer, especially in our winter months. Rugs covering a large area can add a softer, functional feel to your living space.

Use a mixture of patterns, textures, colours, use the same colour many times, change the colour to match the seasons. The options go on and on. If you don’t like it, get rid of it!

8. Give your furniture room to breathe Don’t overcrowd! Think about leaving room to maneuverer with ease, filling space with furniture is counterproductive for property styling and for your pocket!

With the money you save, you could invest more in the piece you are buying, or upgrade what you already have.

Better quality pieces of furniture will stand out better if they are not fighting for attention.

9. Clean A staple of any well-presented property, however, if you are listing your property for sale we recommend one extremely deep clean, followed by regular cleaning throughout your sale process.

Professionally clean your carpets – Even with a strict shoes off policy, winter see’s mud/dirt dragged through your property and summer attracts more visitors. All in all your carpets bear the brunt. Having your carpets professional cleaned will restore them to close to brand new.

Another one bites the dust! - Halloween is just around the corner but that’s no excuse for cobwebs.

Kitchens & Bathrooms should be the cleanest rooms in the house. Not an excuse for the other rooms to be upside down but make sure you assign a large proportion of your time to the Kitchen and Bathrooms.

10. Kill the clutter When it comes to prepping your property for sale, the best of intentions can be killed by unnecessary ‘stuff’.

Don’t muddle your shelves, sides, tables with knick-knacks. Instead, try grouping a few specifically chosen items to add to the room.

In a snug, for example, remove or store the 80 books of varying condition and place 3-5 books of a good condition, propped up by a candle, vintage camera or that snow globe you never thought you’d use (if nothing else it’s a conversation starter).

Whilst far from conclusive, we hope you enjoyed reading '10 Steps to Home Staging'.

If you would like any further advice please do not hesitate to contact me. call: 01773 749972 | visit: www.amber-homes.co.uk email: matt@amber-homes.co.uk

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DALE INTERIORS of Jacksdale Ltd

kitchens | bedrooms | bathrooms

Visit our showroom and ask for details on our amazing kitchen and bedroom offers for Jan/Feb 2018 See website for Christmas opening hours

“Compare the price and quality of our products” An independent, friendly, family business Visit our showroom at Unit 5 | Jacksdale Workshops | Pye Hill Road | Jacksdale | Nottinghamshire | NG16 5LR

Tel: 01773 687757 Email: sales@daleinteriors.co.uk Web: www.daleinteriors.co.uk Free customer parking

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Great News...

LEARN TO SWIM at a pool near you.

The East Midlands Swimming Academy and EMSA Babies will be providing swimming lessons at the Alfreton Park Special School, DE55 7AL EMSA offers a unique and intimate swimming experience, available to learners of all ages and abilities, from babies to adults.

For more information, contact us on: Office: 01623 430093 Email: office@em-sa.co.uk www.em-sa.co.uk Find us on Facebook (Emsa Sally)

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Out & About

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

Monday

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.

Tuesday

amber friendship group Meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month 2:30 to 4:30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall for entertainment & afternoon tea. Call 01773 604204 for more info. 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.

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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 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 swanwick men’s shed - Now open to new members 3:30pm Wednesday and Thursday. Tea, cake and wood working projects. Turners Lane, Off Crays Hill, DE55 1AS. Contact Charlie Parkes 07967 378305 swanwick reading group We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Boot and Slipper pub in Swanwick at 7pm.

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alfreton society of painters Going for over 70 years. New members welcome. 7-9pm at the Genesis Centre, King Street, Alfreton. Call Carol for more info on 01773 603707.

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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. swanwick men’s shed - Now open to new members 3:30pm Wednesday and Thursday. Tea, cake and wood working projects. Turners Lane, Off Crays Hill, DE55 1AS. Contact Charlie Parkes 07967 378305

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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 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.

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

Saturday (cont...) st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton 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

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. First Sunday of the month, 10am to 12pm.

Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am - £5 per 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 michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton 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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Rambles with Rafa This month we bring you a special walk from the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. To commemorate the bicentenary of the Pentrich Revolution they have created a series of themed walks. We are proud to sponsor this walk along with Seals Fodder Room. If you want to find out more about the walks and the Pentrich Revolution please visit their fantastic website: www.pentrichrevolution.org.uk On 9th June 1817, over 300 men set out for Nottingham from villages on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. They thought they were part of a ‘general rising’ to bring down an unjust and oppressive government. Many joined the rising from the Swanwick area, where discontent among miners and framework knitters had already been expressed in Luddite activity and an active Hampden Club.

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In 1817 Swanwick was a village of miners or stocking framework knitters who faced poverty and hunger. Reputed to be a centre of Luddite activity, there was much support for reform of Parliament called for by the Hampden Club, meeting at the Queen’s Head in Alfreton. We follow the route taken by men from Swanwick and Alfreton as they marched towards Codnor. They included ‘secret committee’ men, Edward Haslam and James Barnes, who marched at the rear with his gun, William Elliott and George Rawson who had brought bullets they had cast, and Laban Taylor at whose home Jeremiah Brandreth had stayed on 6th June.

2. Passing Hilltop Mink Farm on the right, continue until the track turns sharply. Go straight ahead over the stile, to follow the sign to Golden Valley. Follow the footpath straight ahead down the hillside. Go under the railway line. After 100 yards, right under the 2nd underpass, walk on and cross the railway line. Immediately after the railway line take left fork up through the trees.

You pass the Midland Railway and the former Swanwick Station.

On your right you see the former Brittain Pit, a colliery opened by the Butterley Company in 1827 and closed in 1946.

3. Past the Brittain Pit turn right at the junction of paths (taking Amber Valley Route 4). After a few yards turn left to go down the hill to cross two stiles in the valley.

BEWARE of the barbed wire on the stiles. Enter the field and follow the path up left along the hedge to reach the coach road at the former Toll Bar cottages.

This area is Butterley Park. The rebels came this way visiting houses and farms to take men and weapons. The home of Harriet Marriot was visited and a gun taken. The rebels marched on from here to reach Codnor where the main rebel party waited.

The main body of marchers stopped here and demanded guns.

The manager, Goodwin, and a few special constables refused to open the gates. Too weak to attack the Gatehouse the rebels left empty handed and marched on towards Codnor. Goodwin knew some of the men, who previously worked at Butterley, and gave evidence of their ‘character’ at the Derby Trials. See the plaque on the old Gate House of the works.

7. Cross the road with care and turn right. Enter the Midland Railway Centre on your left. Go through the building and turn right. After crossing beneath the railway bridge, at the signal box cross the track (with care) and take the marked footpath and bear left to cross a stile. Cross the field and bear right with Butterley Grange on your left and railway to the right. Continue ahead on the footpath and continue around Grange Farm and on up the hill towards The Hayes Conference Centre.

In 1817 Butterley Grange was the home of John Wright, a partner of Outram and Jessop at the iron works. The Hayes built in 1860, now a conference centre, was a POW camp for German officers in WW2, made famous by the film, ‘The One That Got Away’, of the one successful escape by a German officer.

8. Passing the Conference Centre on your left you come back to Hilltop Mink Farm. Cross back over the stile on your left and turn right to return down the track to the entrance of Hayes Conference Centre and back into Swanwick.

The march proved a tragedy for local men fleeing before soldiers at the Gilt Brook. Three from Swanwick and Alfreton were tried in Derby. German Buxton (31), miner, married with a daughter, originally from Wessington, was transported for life. Thomas Bettison (35), miner, transported for 14 years, as was Joseph Rawson (32) framework knitter. Among those arrested and imprisoned but later released were Anthony Elliott, John Hall and James Robinson.

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Cavalry from the Chesterfield Troop of Yeomanry and pikemen waited here on 10th June to capture fleeing insurgents. Several hid in the Swanwick Woods but were captured and joined 28 others who were taken to Derby Gaol that night.

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‘Tis the season to be............... grumpy!!

As regular readers of my page well know I am a fair minded, warm hearted, happy-go-lucky and generous individual. My main concern is a lack of tolerance, particularly from those who think that by constantly ranting and raving we can make the world a better place. In which case, you may be surprised to read that there are some things about the coming festive season that do ‘get me going’.

1 – why is it that, at 10.30pm on Christmas Eve, when I get round to wrapping Mrs G’s carefully selected presents, I always find that she has failed to leave an end of the roll of Sellotape sticking up?

2 – after eating a full Christmas dinner (always lovely ma petite chou if you happen to be reading this!!), and being temporarily transformed into a Henry VIII lookalike, why am I made to sit down for tea before I’ve finished washing up? It may be Christmas but............?

3 – no-one has ever explained to me just why it is that we have to be jolly at works Christmas ‘do’s’.

We spend eleven months of the year putting up with that boring, foul mouthed bunch of reprobates working in the office next door but, come December, we’re expected to smile, talk civilly with them and give them big festive hugs.

4 – mulled wine. Just who came up with the idea that by adding sugar and spices and then.......... bringing the damned concoction to the boil, you made a perfect and smoothly satisfying glass of Pinot Noir, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon a better drink?

5 – the past 20 years has seen a commercially driven rise in the sale of, for me, the dreaded ...............CHRISTMAS JUMPER!! I’m happy enough to dress up like a prat from January to November

but I do draw the line in the weeks leading up to the ‘big day’ when I’m actively encouraged to walk around wearing a multi-coloured jersey bearing slogans like Ring My Bell, Kiss Me – It’s Christmas or I Just Love Your Mince Pies.

6 – don’t get me going on pine needles. Why is it that, despite my weekly conscientious use of the vacuum cleaner, I still come across our tree’s ‘droppings’ in the most surprising of locations in July?

7 – the inability of 90% of the world’s population to correctly sing the words to Auld Lang Syne. It’s a long shot, but I’m hoping that the global spread of Voice Magazine readership will help everyone to remember that Rabbie Burns did not write the words ‘..........for the sake of auld lang syne’. OK, this may come as a bit of a surprise to some of you but, as you ‘see in’ 2018 (remember that’s twenty eighteen not two thousand & eighteen!), can you please omit the words ‘THE SAKE OF’.

That’s it then folks, may I be one of first to wish you a grumpy Christmas and express the sincere hope that all your worst fears for the festive season prove groundless!

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Nottingham Forest writer at the Nottingham Post I think if you asked every football club chairman/owner what they wanted for their club they would say ‘long term success’. So why do so many make such short-sighted decisions? As we watch another turn of the managerial merry-go-round our Barry gives us his view on the long-term prospects of our local clubs and their managers…

The importance of stability should not be underestimated at three of our Football League clubs in these parts. In recent years, Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Notts County have all endured difficult periods that has seen a succession of managers come and go, along with changes in ownership and a sharp, prolonged fall from levels they believe that they should operate at.

That does however, seem to be changing with a new air of optimism on the banks of the Trent and at Pride Park. Speaking to Gary Rowett a few weeks ago prior to the Rams’ 2-0 victory over their arch-rivals, the former Birmingham boss pleaded with the owners at Derby and Forest to afford both him and Mark Warburton time – a vanishing commodity in football.

What he said was completely right, the two clubs have not been sustainable Premier League clubs for a very long time and won’t be all the time they change the manager like a monkey changes his nuts. It’s been 10 years for Rowett’s club and nigh on 20 for Forest, while Notts have been floating in and around League’s One and Two for a very long time, so the need for realism is important.

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It’s to the club’s own detriment, though. Rowett inherited problems at Moor Farm, he took on a dressing room with too many controlling egos, and a club engulfed in failure after a succession of failed promotion attempts, while at the City Ground, Mark Warburton inherited a shambles. The club was on its knees, owned by a man with no idea of how to run a football club and a team devoid of fitness, confidence and identity – this all takes time to come back, certainly more than half a season and just one transfer window.

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I chose Hall & Benson over other agents due to the standard of service I received from your team - I intend to put more business your way.

MR R G

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