The Alfreton & Villages Edition - May 2018

Alfreton, Tibshelf, South Wingfield, Shirland, Stonebroom, Higham, Wessington, Westhouses & Oakerthorpe

May ‘18

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Editor’s Message I hope you all love our funky front covers this month! They are a special design to celebrate Star Wars day. For those who don’t know it’s May 4th i.e. “May the fourth (force) be with you”. A big thank-you goes out to Angie of AlfDesigns.co.uk who produces these brilliant pictures as part of her @PurpleTrees_Alf profile on twitter – give her a follow for more of the same, she really is very talented!

As our magazines continue to grow (keep an eye out Crich!) we find ourselves in need of a little help here at Voice HQ and we’re looking for a new sales person to help Dave and I build on our fantastic band of loyal advertisers. The role will be shared with a fantastic I.T company who are really going places quickly, so if you have the gift of the gab, are full of enthusiasm and keen to learn, why not drop us a line and let’s talk! (See page 12 for more details.) On that note, we are still looking for a distributor in Blackwell, so if you are interested or know anyone who might be, give us a tinkle via the details below.

As usual the mags are choc-full again this month and with the improving weather it’s the perfect time to try a new hobby or activity or get along to one of the great events, whether you want to try your hand at sailing or launch a rubber duck down the Derwent, so make sure you check out ‘Things To Do’!

A big part of the joy of doing these magazines is seeing new businesses start-up and grow. In fact we have even had a few advertisers take a break from the magazines as they’re just too busy!

All these local businesses are local people, so remember every time you shop local you are supporting real people and their families in your community. On that note Congratulations to Charles of CB IT who has opened a new store in Alfreton. He has been advertising for a while now and it’s great to see him doing so well. (See page 8 for more) Finally, a quick foster-dog update. Flake is here and he is a little charmer! This one is going to be hard to part with I can tell you!

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uum Is Your Vac t Working? o N r e n a le C Vacuum cleaner repairs carried out by our experienced engineers Full service on all brands of vacuum cleaner from £30.00

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New Build Specialists Advice / Free Quotes TV’s set up or wall mounted Insurance Work • Storm Damage Extra TV points • FM, DAB aerials

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Belts • Bags • Filters • Hoses Cables • Consumables

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1 Bevan Street, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6BD

01773 811 912 / 07774 784 850 Local family business since 1989

Tel: 01773 830099 Fax: 01773 307203

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Tel: 01773 318 008 Email: bathrooms.metro@gmail.com Unit1, Windmill Business Park (off Greenhill Lane), Mill Lane, Riddings, DE55 4DB (opposite Windlea Road) Opening Hours: Mon to Fri - 10:00am until 5:00pm Sat - 10:00am until 4:00pm

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Decorators Of Distinction

Double glazing repairs including misted up glass units.

Window and door hinges, locks, handles and general servicing.

Darren Procter Professional Decorator

• Wallpapering • Feature Walls • Staircases • Free Estimates & Advice • Local, friendly & reliable service • Fully insured • 25 years’ experience

Tel: 01773 602 973 Mob: 07986 852 124

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Things to do Chesterfield AreA WAlking festivAl 12 th – 20th MAy 2018

Enjoy the Chesterfield Area on foot combining a walk with a boat trip along the Chesterfield Canal or discover George Stephenson’s connection with Chesterfield on a walk ending with a talk from George himself at Chesterfield Museum. With 54 walks to choose from there’s got to be one that suits you. Ranging from just 2 or 3 miles up to a 34-mile trek.

Most walks are free. All are led by a fully trained guide who knows the history, wildlife and the best countryside to walk through (as well as the best pubs to visit) in the beautiful Chesterfield landscape. www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk

Alfreton rotAry Club

Charity Golf Day

At Ormonde Fields Golf Club, Nottingham Road, Condor, Ripley DE5 9RL

7th of June 2018

Tee off will be from 12.30 pm, teams of four £130 including coffee and bacon roll on arrival and a two-course dinner after the golf.

Enquiries: mark.tennant@harveyspencer.co.uk In Aid of Prostate Cancer UK

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Alfreton & District rAmblers club Bring a drink and packed lunch.

Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome.

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

www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com

uPcoming WAlks

All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park • Thurs 3 rd may John & Janet Dovedale • Sun 6 th may TBC • Sun 20 th may Keith & Shirley Four Dales (10 miles) • Sun 3 rd June Brian Savage Morton (8.5 miles) • Thurs 7 th June Terry Alport Heights (5 miles)

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Things to do Ey Up Mi DUck RacE Now is the time to get your ducks in a row ready for the colourful Ey Up Mi Duck Race, which returns to Derby on

Saturday 9th June

This year’s race takes place at a new venue – behind Riverlights at Derby River Gardens.

It is accompanied by a family fun day with stalls, refreshments and more from 11am to 3pm. The race will start at 1.30pm, with the winners announced at 2.45pm.

Giant yellow ducks are now on sale for £30 each, ready to be decorated and entered in the hotly-contested Best Dressed Duck competition, which is judged at 12pm on race day.

Duck race updates can be found at www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/events or follow the Facebook event from our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SightSupDerbys

Give SailinG a Go

The Royal Yachting Association’s ‘Push The Boat Out’ give you the chance to try sailing and windsurfing for free or low cost in Derbyshire this month. There are At least nine venues across Derbyshire are hosting events throughout May. All kit and safety equipment is provided so just bring a pair of old trainers you don’t mind getting wet and your sense of fun. Refreshments will be available with a host of shoreside activities and entertainment to enjoy too. Find your nearest event at www.rya.org.uk/ptbo

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Call Mike de Rozario Mobile: 0787 527 6886 for a FREE Quotation

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To advertise please call Emily on 01773 549 035 or 07891 639 638

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CB IT opens store in Alfreton CB IT Consultancy (Alfreton) Ltd has gone from strength to strength over the last 21 months, going from a home based business in South Normanton, to a new office in Chesterfield 12 months ago, to opening a new retail premises in Alfreton.

CB IT offer a range of services from Business IT Support, Hardware and Software installation, IT Consultancy on the Business side, through to Custom Built Gaming PC’s, 2nd hand equipment, Inks and media on the consumer side.

MD Charles Bagworth started the business from his home office serving a few small businesses throughout the Midlands, this expanded to requiring full time members of staff to keep up with demand and requiring new premises.

This meant a move to Chesterfield in May 2017. Over the next 12 months the business expanded until it was decided a new retail shop was to open on the Alfreton Trading Estate to serve the local public with every day IT needs.

Opening in April 2018 this is the next step on the evolution of CB IT. Charles is quoted “I saw a need for good quality, reliable and competitive computer repairs, new hardware and consumables in the area. A retail premises became available and I jumped at the opportunity to provide this service” The new premises is located on Wimsey Way, opposite Screwfix around the back of Aldi on the Alfreton Trading Estate and is open Mon to Sat, 9 – 5, Over the next 12 months CB IT are looking to become the go to computer shop in the area for all computer needs and advice.

Charles has extensive experience of working in the IT sector from running computer retail shops to working for multinational IT Companies, his experience along with the experience of his staff makes CB IT the ideal partner for Businesses to cater to their IT requirements.

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Pet Services

Hello, I’m Shelley

I am the founder of Paws Love Walks, a small family run business offering 1:2:1 pet services based in Swanwick. I have lived in the area all my adult life and I pride myself on offering a reliable and trustworthy service and I am fully DBS checked and insured. I want you to be assured that I will be the only person that has access to your property and looks after your pet, as your pets welfare is important to me. from

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Slimming World Recipe Speedy Chicken and Vegetable Rice I often find the hardest thing to do when trying to lose weight is avoid a cheeky takeaway. Well Slimming World have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to this. Why not try this recipe or get down to one of their groups to hear about their fabulous ‘fakeaways’.

Method: 1. Spray a large non-stick frying pan or wok with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and stir-fry vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.

2. Turn the heat to high and stir in the cooked rice and shredded chicken. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until piping hot.

3. Add the soy sauce, stir-fry for 30 seconds and then drizzle over the beaten egg. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the egg has scrambled.

4. Remove from the heat and stir in the spring onions. Serve immediately garnished with spring onion slivers.

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Serves: 4 Ready in: 30 minutes Syns per serving: FREE

Ingredients:

• 400g cooked, skinless chicken breast, roughly shredded • 425g cold, cooked white long grain rice • 300g pack crunchy stir-fry vegetables • 4 tbsp light soy sauce/tamari • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 6 spring onions, finely sliced • 1 tsp grated root ginger • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed or grated • Low calorie cooking spray • Spring onion slivers, to garnish

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alfreton Alfreton Town Supporter Social Club, North Street 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Clair 07812 121 666

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alfreton Christ the King Church Hall 104 Nottingham Road, De55 7gl 7.00pm Tel: Ruth 07584 567 882

alfreton Tuesday Palmer Morewood Function Hall, somercotes High Street Somercotes Parish Hall 9.15am & 11.15am (Between St. Thomas’s Church & CoOp) Tel: Betty 07864 092 824 Nottingham Road 9.15am & 11.15am Tel: Sue 07738 118 130

slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000

south normanton The Post Mill Centre Market Street, De55 2ej 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Wendy 07961 779 035 alfreton Christ the King Church Hall 104 Alfreton Road, De55 7gl 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Ashleigh 07518 711 779

Tel : Sue 01773 609 251 Mob : Sue 07738 118 130

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Thursday 17/04/2018 Grill Night from 6pm

Under New Ownership

Fresh seasonal menus, created with locally sourced produce (where possible) Signature Ploughman’s Lunch

Pork Three Ways

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Choice of Ales including Plough Inn Real Ale just £2.50 a pint and regular Guest Ales The Brough Family look forward to welcoming you to the Plough Inn Matlock Road, Brackenfield DE55 6DD Please call 01629 534 437 to book your table

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Mandy’s Travel Page There are so many amazing places in the world and in my job I seem to be in a different part of the world every day; working on your bucket lists and dream holidays or simply getting you the best deal for your annual holiday or a quick romantic getaway.

I can help you with it all.

Last month I was telling you all about visiting Liverpool, prior to that we have gone Cruising and before that we went to India and Florida. So as we embark upon the traditional holiday season, beautiful Bali springs into my mind, as I recently had an enquiry. The couple told me they wanted to see elephants, monkeys and temples with some time on the beach.

Here is the Itinerary I have suggested for them: Ubud is in many ways the cultural heart of Bali and a great place for a 4 night stay. It’s in the mountains, but only an hour away from the airport. It is an artistic place with markets and a relaxed pace. In the centre you will also see Puri Saren Royal Palace. A walk down the boutique lined Jalan Hanoman leads you to the Ubud monkey forest. You are surrounded by beautiful river valleys and rice terraced landscapes. In northern Ubud you can visit the elephant park set in lush botanical gardens and jungle where you can get up close and personal with the 31 Sumatran elephants.

Beaches as you can imagine Bali has quite a few beach resorts and they are all different so it is important to choose the right one for you.

Seminyak is Bali’s most stylish and upscale beach resort. It has the chic restaurants, hotels and boutique shopping. In the evening it has a lively classy nightlife scene.

Kuta Beach is Bali’s most famous beach. A once simple & quiet fishing village is now a very busy place with lots of traffic, attracting visitors especially the surfers. It has an exciting nightlife scene with all the bars and nightclubs with international DJ’s. This isn’t the place if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Sanur Beach is one of Bali’s original beach resorts. It has retained its original charm and attracts mainly European visitors. It has a lower key, laidback atmosphere compared to the other beaches I’ve mentioned, as well as a wealth of arts and culture.

As you can see, all the hard work of research and planning has been done and all they have to do now, like all my clients, is sit back and enjoy their stress free holiday!

I am available 7 days a week to take your enquiries and 24/7 whilst you are away in the event of an 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

MAndy OldKnOw

01773 318540 / 07939 587867

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Out & About

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

Monday alfreton Jog club (for those that can run for at least 30mins at a steady pace) - meet at 7:10pm at Alfreton Leisure Centre.

Contact Anne or Amy- alfretonjogclub@gmail.com. dog obedience classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 alfreton treble clef Girls Choir Community Centre, Providence Place, off Nuttall Street, Alfreton. From 7.30pm - 9pm. Members welcome from age 11. Call Charlotte on 07909 919737 soroptimist International amber Valley The Women’s International Service Organisation - a global voice for women. Meets every 2nd Monday, 7-30 pm at Firs House, Firs Gardens, High St. Alfreton. Contact 01773 745082 or 748606 south normanton gardeners association Friendly group that meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, SN at 7:30pm. Call Nigel on 01773 811429 for more info. 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 stonebroom methodist male Voice choir The Choir sings Christian music and practice is held at Stonebroom Methodist Church at 7:30pm, typically twice a month. Please contact 01773 834965 for more information. rotary club of alfreton Rotary is where neighbours, friends and problem solvers share ideas and take action to create lasting changes.

Meet Monday lunchtime at Santos Higham Farm, DE55 6EH Contact John North secretary on 07484 4101274 Higham and shirland wI Meets every 2nd Monday at 7.30 p.m at Shirland Miners Welfare on the A61 at Shirland. If you are interested in joining us (to celebrate our 100th years of existence) please contact Wendy Wild, secretary on 01773 833052

Tuesday alfreton wI Meet every 4th Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church Ellesmere Avenue/Nottingham Road Alfreton DE55 7HW at 7:30pm. Contact Linda Singleton 01773 520243.

South Wingfield Youth Club Fun & activities for kids aged 6-14 at South Wingfield Social Club, 43 High Road, DE55 7LX from 7pm - 8:30pm. Contact Joy - Marie Cooper 07563 770429.

South Wingfield Local History Group Meet on the 2nd Tuesday every month at S.Wingfield Cricket Club, Holme Lane. New members welcome. Visit http://swlhg. org.uk/index.html NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm until 8pm at The Community Room (found at the back of the store), Tesco Extra, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. S45 9LU. 01628 823524 Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 South Wingfield W.I. We meet on the 1st Tuesday each month (except Aug) at 7:15pm in the Church Hall, South Wingfield, DE55 7NY. Contact 01773 778493 alfreton Badminton club (reasonable standard preferred) At Frederick Gent School, Mansfield Rd, South Normanton, DE55 2ER, 6pm – 8pm. Contact Andy on 07810 431599

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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

Wednesday

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 alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. amber Valley chess club Meets once a month at the Community Rooms, Parks Avenue, South Wingfield. Call Paul on 01773 833007 for dates & times.

Everyone welcome, Free to non team players aVrufc senior section Training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30.

Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157.

Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton.

NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 for more info.

West Ashfield Inner Wheel meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Alfreton Golf Club at 7:00pm. For more information call 01773 540788 south normanton dramatic society We meet at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, 7:30pm until 10pm. Contact Ian at sthnormds@gmail.com or FB www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more information. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Wednesday at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton.

7.00pm – 8.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com J28, the common Wednesday Club 6.30 – 7.30 pm School Years 1-5, term time only Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Wednesday Night Fellowship @ 7pm Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386

Thursday

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 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 Breastfeeding group The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 12:30 – 2:30pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735.

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ripley poetry reading group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor road,2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm. Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247, for further details. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30.

Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 Zion methodist, market street Youth Club for ages 5-11 @6.30pm.

Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common, Platinum Seniors, 1st Thursday of the month Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com www.thejunction28church.com newton toddler group 1pm until 3pm (term time only) in Newton Community Centre.

Contact Kathryn on 01773 872031 for more information. alfreton and district men’s probus club For retired men, meeting for lunch, convivial conversation, and an occasional guest speaker on the first Thursday of each month at The Hilcote Country Club. New members wanted. Anyone interested, contact Tony Hopkins - 01773 873143 or Roy Garrett - 01773 811259 carry-together sling library The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 1pm – 2:30pm (every other week). www.facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary tibshelf wI meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at Tibshelf Church. Contact tibshelfwi@hotmail.com alfreton life drawing Untutored group, life model, at Firs House Alfreton 7-9pm Contact Julie 07881383282 tibshelf Band We are a friendly mixed age group from 8 to 75ish that enjoy playing music and learning new techniques. Meet at the cricket pavilion Shetland Road Tibshelf Derbys DE55 5QE. Beginners start at 17.30 to 18.30 and full band rehearsal is from 18.30 to 21.00. Contact Pete Ward Director of music on 07870 279 639 or peterandrewward@hotmail.com alfreton & district British legion Meet at the Palmer-Morewood Club, Hall Street, Alfreton 7.15pm on the second Thursday every month. For more details email Mike: contact.abrbl@gmail.com craftunique craft group Meeting on alternate Thursdays at Tibshelf Village Hall Contact Pat on 01773872276

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

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School Years 6 – 11. 7.30 – 9.30. 50p entry plus tuck shop Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com www.thejunction28church.com alfreton model railway’s society club - open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary. arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. music and rhyme sessions For 0 – 18month olds,10–10.45am and 11–11.45 am, every Friday during school term time, at Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton DE55 7JA. Booking is essential by calling 01629 533066 on Thursdays and Fridays only.

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 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 greenwood archery Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on High@ield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details. amber Valley Junior rugby Coaching for kids from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est). Sundays 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 867946 or Gareth 07595 520537. alfreton Heritage trust The Heritage Chapel on Rodgers Lane is open between 2 & 4pm. Visitors are welcome to browse & test the knowledge of Trust members. Contact Rachel Walker on 01773 832349 or visit www.alfretonheritage.org.uk Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 10.30am with ‘Energise’ children’s club Evening Service @ 5pm Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Sunday Worship @ 10.30am followed by refreshments in the Drop-in Centre / Café Contact: Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 Community Church, Birchwood Room, Postmill Centre, off market street.

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Children’s activities during the meeting. Mark Oldershaw 07971547555 snccpastor@gmail.com 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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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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Maggie O’Farrell’s This Must Be The Place moves with some speed between time and continents and characters to tell an unusual but affecting love story.

You need to keep a close eye on the dates and names of the narrators at the beginning of chapters and be prepared to see it as a sort of jigsaw puzzle where bits suddenly fall into place and explain what’s going on. It takes some concentration.

But what makes it worth the effort is O’Farrell’s insightful emotional understanding of what holds relationships together and what also drives them apart. She’s won loads of book awards for previous novels and it shows in the depth of her writing.

This novel is the story of a successful film actress who has turned into a recluse quite early in her career – and of the man who inadvertently comes into her life without knowing anything about her fame.

Claudette is, by any standards, a bit eccentric, beautiful but prone to dressing like a bag lady and liable to go totally over the top at any moment. As her husband says “her default setting is over-reaction and outrage”.

Daniel, on the other hand seems like the voice of sanity. But then, with O’Farrell’s characters it’s a case of now you see them, now they’re off in another direction.

There’s lots of humour, although some of it may be wry, and this turns into a perceptive, moving and satisfyingly involving tale.

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Mike’s Musings When I saw the title to this month’s entry I thought, “at last, we’re going high-brow”.

Well I should have known better! Having said this Mike had me guffawing over my coffee with this one!

Saving the Planet

I had a big response to the suggestion from George that I relayed to you last month. He was essentially asking if, once the Union of Clever & Intelligent People (UCIP) had a working majority at Westminster, would legislation be introduced ensuring that only men had the power to alter the thermostat settings on any domestic or workplace based central heating system.

“Ah’m no happy aboot whit yir proposin’ to dae aboot thermostat control bein’ a joab fur men only.” By way of explanation, you ought to know that Morag was brought up in Kirkintilloch! She went on to tell me that “Ma man, Angus, can be affa cruel sometimes and whan ah turn the heatin’ up a degree, he jist gaes an’ opens anither windae.”

Broadly speaking, from the letters, texts and emails that I’ve received or conversations that I’ve had, it would appear as if approximately 50% of the population would be in favour with the other half (and that was often the appropriate description – just think about it!) steadfastly against.

These two examples, whilst possibly a bit extreme, are typical of the sort of response I’ve had. Clearly, to combat the effects of manmade influence on climate change, and ensure that our grandchildren still have a planet to live on, something has to be done. The problem for UCIP however, is that if they promote the type of policy that George advocates, it looks as if they’ll alienate just as many voters as they are likely to attract.

To give you a flavour, here’s what Jeremy had to say.

UCIP would definitely get my vote if this eminently sensible proposal was one of the key elements of their manifesto. For far too long, we’ve been needlessly wasting valuable finite resources ensuring that half the population are comfortable at home or at work. It’s got to the stage where I no longer suggest ‘just put your coat and gloves on my pet if you’re feeling a bit chilly’, whilst I’m sitting in my armchair ay home wearing just a vest and shorts. As the thermostat is raised a couple of notches I now just mutter a little under my breath and................... take off my vest.

To balance this I was stopped in the street last week by Morag who ‘bent my ear’ as she told me............

NB – George, who has all the makings of a future Minister for the Environment in a UCIP led government, has come forward with another radical proposal to help ‘save the planet’. Bet you (ladies in particular!) can’t wait to hear that. All will be revealed in June.

~ This month’s quiz is a little easier than normal.

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Working away from the Sun we have Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune.

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As the curtain falls on the end of another football season our Barry gives us his thoughts on what can be generously described as a disappointing season at the City Ground.

There are some reasons to be optimistic but with the controversy surrounding the new owner is there light at the end of this very long tunnel?

It’s been a long old season at Nottingham Forest, and one that many of us will be glad to see the back of. It began with much fanfare, new owners and a manager that seemed to be perceived by many as the one that would play the kind of football the City Ground regulars had been craving.

In Mark Warburton, the Reds began the season well and there was excitement aplenty as some believed a play-off challenge would follow. Rarely does it work out like that, and yet again, as has been the case for so many years now, Forest began to struggle and those aspirations of a positive season fell away before turning into thoughts of a desperate relegation battle.

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