Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition - February 2018

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Editor’s Message As we are allegedly getting through the winter period, activities are starting to come back as we emerge from hibernation! February means that Love is in the air… so have a little peek at the Valentine’s Fair in Derby Market Place. Alternatively, February also brings half-term holidays and if you are looking for a few ways to entertain your little monsters, check out the events from Chatsworth, Kedleston Hall and a bit of Medieval Mayhem at Bolsover Castle, in our ‘Things to do’ section.

The launch of the new magazine is drawing closer and our attentions have turned to the distribution as well as reaching out to our existing and potential new advertisers.

Soooo… if you know anyone that is interested in either advertising in or delivering for our new SELSTON, PINXTON AND JACKSDALE EDITION!!!... then please drop me a line either via phone or email and we’ll sort out everything else this end!

In other news, I’m making some good headway on the charity dog work already! Somewhat surprisingly the husband didn’t seem too objectionable in the first week in January and so I quickly capitalised on this and booked in for a home check two weeks later!! Standby for further updates… J Finally, what did you think to the crossword last month?

Just in case you didn’t see the answers on our Facebook page, we’ve attached them below this month’s crossword.

We are interested in getting sponsors for this feature so that we can offer our wonderful readers a prize. So if you know anyone that might be interested, then please pass on my details.

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Things to do Have your kids got you into a flap this half term? Then why not get down to Kedleston Hall for some crafty avian action.

Drop-in Build a Birdbox

Sat 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th Feb. 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm Encourage birds to stay a while in your garden by making a bird box and bird feeder. Put the box up in your garden when you get home and see if you get a feathered family moving in!

Additional charge £6 + usual admission charge.

No booking required - Drop in on a first come first served basis.

Love Birds Crafts

19th – 23rd February. 11am – 3pm Get creative and create your own little lovebirds from milk bottles that would usually go in the rubbish. Additional charge £2.50 + usual admission charge. No booking required - Drop in sessions.

Normal admission charges: £6.80 child. £13.60 adult.

For more information about any of the events call 01332 842191 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall

Medieval Mayhem at Bolsover Castle

Step back in time and have Medieval fun this February half term. Meet Sir Cuss for your squire training and get active in games to test your skill and courage.

Monday 19th to Friday 23rd February 11am to 3pm

Prices: £10.80 Adults, 6.50 Child (5-15) Concessions £9.70. Family £28.10. Pay on the door.

Valentines Fair at Derby Marketplace 16th – 24th February

12pm until late

The Valentine’s Fun Fair returns to the Market Place in Derby this February Half Term Holiday. This event will see the return of the ever-popular Tango ride, the exhilarating Speed XXL ride plus family favourites such as the Twister and Beach Party Miami. The will also be children’s attractions for the smaller kids.

Prices vary depending on the ride.

For more info visit: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on

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Things to do St thomaS’S ChurCh, South Normanton Gardeners Association Upcoming Events: SomerCoteS, Coffee morning

Friendly group that meets on the second Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7.30pm.

For more information call Nigel on 01773 811429 Date Speaker 12th February Peter Cooke

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On Saturday 3rd February we will be having our monthly coffee morning in the village hall next to church.

10:00 am to 12 noon

We will have a fantastic selection of delicious homemade cakes, Bric-a-Brac, a raffle, stalls selling a wide choice of cd’s books & DVD’s, a clothing stall with both new and pre-owned items, a jewellery stall, refreshments with tea, coffee, biscuits etc.

And finally, our ever popular 50/50 prize draw with tickets at just a pound.

ENTRY IS FREE… EVERYONE IS WELCOME… ALL PROCEEDS TO CHURCH FUNDS. PICK UP A BARGAIN… PICK UP A PRESENT!!

Half term opening at CHatswortH Hall farmyard & playground

Give your young ones a chance to let off some steam during their half-term holiday. Discover the working farmyard and woodland playground with a rope park and trampoline, slides, water and sand play. There is also a pirate themed tractor ride subject to weather conditions and a small extra charge.

17th – 25th February. Tickets £6 each, family ticket (2+3) £22, Book online for free parking.

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Slimming World Recipe

Beef Wellington No-one wants to miss out on those special occasions but it can be tough to stay on plan whilst enjoying a romantic meal. So, with Valentine’s Day approaching why not gives this sumptuous dish a try? After all, a little bit of what you fancy does you good!

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1. Put the porcini mushrooms in a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, saving the liquid, and finely chop.

2. Preheat your oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas 7 and line a baking tray with non-stick baking parchment. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spray with low calorie cooking spray. Add the shallots, garlic and the porcini and chestnut mushrooms and fry for 3 minutes, stirring. Pour over the reserved mushroom liquid and cook for a further 3 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the parsley and season, then transfer to a bowl and leave to cool for 20 minutes.

3. Cut a pastry sheet in half and lay one piece across the other to make a cross or star shape (depending on the shape of your sheets). Place one of the beef fillets in the middle and spoon over a quarter of the mushroom mixture. Bring up the sides of the pastry to encase it tightly, scrunch it up at the top and spray with a little more low calorie cooking spray. Repeat to make the other wellingtons and spread them apart on the baking tray.

4. Bake the wellingtons to your liking (10 minutes for rare, 15 minutes for medium-rare or 20 for well done). Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving with roast potatoes and your favourite vegetables.

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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 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.

Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875

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. 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. 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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pentrich Historical society The third Tuesday of each month (September to June).

7:15pm. Pentrich Village Hall. Talks on various historical subjects. Light refreshments served. £3 per meeting. For more info visit www.facebook.com/Pentrich-Historical-Society or contact Michael Parkin on 01773 603071

Wednesday

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. For further details please call Gary on 07941 766448 or email garynwood@hotmail.com

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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. 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.

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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.

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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 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

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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. 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.

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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.

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Mike’s Musings If you recall Mike’s ‘things that annoy most decent people’ series last year you will know that Mike is always a man with a plan. He sees a problem and he applies his, somewhat unique, mind to the task of solving it. The worrying thing is his ideas seem no worse than any of those of the people in power!

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Problem No 1 – Speed bumps are the bane of all sensible motorists.

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Problem No 2 – Inconsiderate use of mobile phones in restaurants and on public transport.

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Problem No 3 – A nationwide issue, but an especially prevalent one in my own village, is the mess left behind by the inconsiderate owners of incontinent dogs.

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Problem No 4 – the nation is being littered by irresponsible householders who, each fortnight, insist on putting out their recyclable papers etc. in boxes exposed to the elements, as opposed to within a sealed container.

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Problem No 5 – Journalists who seem to think they’re ‘with it’ by describing the nation’s national sport as ‘footie’. They clearly know very little of the reality of following football.

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The New Year saw yet another change in management at Nottingham Forest, though few could say it came as anything but a surprise.

Mark Warburton lasted nine months at the City Ground, with his fate sealed after a woeful home display to Sunderland, and the ex-Rangers boss was given his marching orders on New Year’s Eve. More than 55,000 spectators attended their two home games over Christmas against Sheffield Wednesday and the Black Cats, and many left before the end – something that didn’t go unnoticed in the City Ground boardroom – another nail in Warburton’s coffin.

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