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From the Editor Hi all,

keep your eye’s peeled.

I’m sitting in the office writing this message and it’s’ raining again! What happened to sunny June? Anyway, I have a good feeling about July… oops there I go, jinxed it! Seriously though, if I keep saying it, I’m going to be right eventually, surely!?

So, until next time in sunny August, happy reading!

A big congratulations to the winners of the Dog’s Unleashed competition. We go to print before the day itself but the weathers looking good. Fingers crossed we can get down there ourselves, depending on whether new foster dog Bailey has settled in well enough. Bailey is another gorgeous Springer Spaniel from Spaniel Aid UK, who has been with us a couple of weeks. He started off very anxious and unsure but he has been steadily improving and fingers crossed, he will be ready to begin his new life very soon. He’s an absolute heartbreaker, everyone who meets him falls in love with him, including the Mad Aunty, who has been fantastic helping us with him this month. Like Bailey there are lots of fantastic spaniels looking for a home. If you want to find out more about Spaniel Aid UK you can find out more at www.spanielaid.co.uk They say there’s no rest for the wicked, so you won’ be surprised to hear that we are continuing to develop the magazines, with the next change being to our Rural magazine, up in the Peak District. We are splitting the magazine in two, a Hope Valley edition and a Bakewell edition, and increasing the distribution area of the magazines to make them more local and even cheaper to advertise in. There’s more to come, with the long-awaited website coming soon and a few other changes planned to the distribution areas of our other magazines, so

Happy Reading,

Emily x

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M.C. AUTOS SERVICING & REPAIRS MOTs & Diagnostics Air Bag Light on? | ABS Light on ABS

Why pay main dealer rates, when with Over 35 years of professional experience, I can save you hundreds of £££s

MOT ARRANGED MOT REPAIRS

For all your servicing and repairs, no job too small, so give Mark a call on

07970 759176 Unit 13.4 Amber Business Centre, Greenhill Lane, Riddings. DE55 4BR (One minute from TreeTops)

8.30am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: August Edition - 8 th July • September Edition – 5 th August

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Printed by Image2Print and distributed to 5,000 homes in Selston, Pinxton, Jacksdale & Westwood homes. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Voice Magazines Limited 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 To advertise please call Limited, Emily40 on 01773 035Derbyshire. or 07891 639Registered 638 in England & Wales No: 105505573 Voice Magazines High Street, South549 Normanton, DE55 2BP. consent of the publisher.

Premium is no longer exclusive. Search ‘Kia Mansfield’

Gillotts Funeral Directors An Independent Family Business serving Families for Generations Our Selston Funeral Home, located in the former Selston Police House at Wilde’s corner, serves families throughout a wide area.

The All-New Kia Ceed Draycotts Kia YEAR WARRANTY

QUALITY REDEFINED

Draycotts Motor Company trading as Draycotts are a credit broker (not a lender) for the purposes of this financial promotion and can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction.

Our dedicated team, including Funeral Directors Anthony Topley and Helen Ellis, and Funeral Arranger Danni Allen, are available to meet with you to discuss funeral arrangements or funeral planning either at our premises or in your own home.

Heanor

154 Nottingham Rd, Eastwood NG16 3GG Tel (24 hrs): 01773 713484

1(a) Abbott St Heanor DE75 7QD Tel (24 hrs): 01773 713921

Funeral Homes also at:

Kimberley

The Old Church, Main St, Kimberley NG16 2LL Tel (24 hrs): 0115 938 6720

COLLEDGE AERIALS Established 1965

Digital Aerials, Freesat and Sky Multipoint

• Local

Stapleford 136 Derby Rd Stapleford NG9 7AY Tel (24 hrs): 0115 949 1534

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Betts Bins & Drive Cleaning Service • Local regular domestic & commercial bin cleaning • Pressure washed cleaned & disinfected driveways, patios & pathways

• Trustworthy

• Sanding & sealing of your driveways, paths and patios

• Free Quotes

• Gutters & conservatories, soffits & fascias

• Installers

Our Selston Funeral Home: 133 Nottingham Road, Selston NG16 6BT Tel (24 hrs):01773 306909 Eastwood

Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG174HH • 01623 510777 www.draycotts.net

• All work fully guaranteed

T: 01773 742387 M: 07973 676799

• And your garden too. For a free no obligation quote

07495 734 997 or 01773 782 192 bettsbinsanddrivewaycleaning.co.uk

Search Facebook for Betts Bins and Drive Cleaning

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

Things to do

Things to do South Normanton Gardeners Association upcoming events: Friendly group that meets on the second Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7.30pm. 8th July - Visit to the garden of Smithy House, Mansfield Road, Heath. S44 5SB. Start 7.00. Cost: £6.00 per person (including refreshments) payable prior to visit., 12th August - David Mountfort Plants of Patagonia. Possible plants for sale.

For more information call Nigel on 01773 811429

ALFRETON & DISTRICT RAMBLERS CLUB

Fun Day in aid of Treetop Hospice Sunday 21st July. 10am to 4pm

Terry Uppertown

7.5 miles

Sunday 14th July

Elaine Brassington

9.5 miles

Sunday 28th July

Steve Alport Castles

8 miles

2019 EUROPEAN TOURS

Brinsley Parish Hall Sunday 21st July 10am – 4pm Looking For Offers Of Tombola Donations & Helpers

Stalls Available £10 Each For More Details Contact

Tel: 07508 263 677 6

CARNFIELD HALL, SOUTH NORMANTON, DE55 2BE

At Brinsley Parish Hall Looking for offers of tombola donations and helpers. Stalls available £10 each For more details contact 07508 263677

Live Bands, Tribute acts, Bike Competitions. Tattoo competitions and fancy dress.

Duck Race

More info at www.rockandbike.co.uk

At Hillcote Community Hall - 24 th August 2019 at 12pm BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Craft stalls, Hook a duck, Tombola, Raffle, Bar / Refreshments

TREASURED TIMES TOUR’S

IN AID OF TREETOPS HOSPICE

THURS 11TH JULY TO SAT 13TH JULY 2019 FROM 12 NOON.

www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Thurs 4th July

FUN DAY

ROCK & BIKE FESTIVAL

Cream Tea Cruises Afternoon cruises on Wednesdays up to 17th July from Hollingwood Hub. Cost £13.00 Book by calling 01629 533020. More information at

www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com UPCOMING WALKS All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park….

(9am meet)

Chesterfield Canal Trust

Fish and Chip Cruises Lunchtime and evening cruises will be running on Wednesdays up to 24 th July from Tapton Lock. Cost £16.50

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 new website

AUSTRIA

Saturday July 27th - £605pp The popular Alpen Hotel Oetz. [10th year at this hotel]

10 Day’s, 9.Night’s, No overnight travel Includes 2 nights BB & 7 Nights DBB with a Choice of menu & 5 Excursions, plus more

Rhine Christmas Market Mon 2nd December.2019 - £275pp Rhine hotel Kamp Bornhofen Visit the christmas markets at Rudesheim, Wiesbaden, Boppard & Koblenz Contact Patrick on

E-mail: patrick.eames@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01623 753063 For Late booking offers.

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D.M. Furnishings

01623 440448

5-7 Low Street, Sutton In Ashfield, Notts, NG17 1DH (opp Yorkshire Bank & Costa Coffee - Sutton) Open: Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.00pm. Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm. Closed Sunday.

www.dmfurnishings.co.uk

YOUR LOCAL RISE & RECLINE SPECIALISTS ALL our recliners are made to measure to suit your individual need, then made to order within 2 - 6 weeks. 5 Year Warranty on all recliners, including mechanisms and motors. Visit our shop to get a free ﬁtting and try yourself. Matching Sofas & Chairs

FREE SERVICE Can’t get to us? Then we’ll come to you in your own home to discuss your needs & requirements.

VAT Exempt? No high pressure sales tactics, Check with us to see if you qualify! only friendly, helpful advice....

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Nursing Care • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Long-term Care • Respite Care • Day Care

Coach Tour Holidays Door to Door Pick Up

Kite Festival St Annes on the Sea - 2 days Inn on the Prom - Half Board (Sun 11th - Mon 12th Aug) local pick up points

£99

£325

Rated GOOD by CQC

RATED & REPORTED: 2019 There’s nothing like being recognised for the great work we do. But don’t just take our word for it, why not book a visit and find out why the Care Quality Commission rated us GOOD for yourself.

Mercure Hotel, Haydock inc tickets to the flower show (Sun 18th - Mon 19th Aug)

£120

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Buckatree Hall Hotel 4 days (Mon 2nd – Thurs 5th Sept)

Eastbourne

Haddon Hall Hotel 5 days (Thurs 26th – Mon 30th Sept)

Potters Leisure Resort

Turkey & Tinsel Festival Spectacular Hayling Island - 5 days (Mon 4th – Fri 8th Nov)

£299

5 days (Mon 21st – Fri 25th Oct)

2nd Wednesday of each month 9.30am – 12 noon – Clay Cross Market Street 12.15 – 1.15pm – Morton Sitwell Arms

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local pick up points

Riviera Hotel 5 days (Mon 16th – Fri 20th Sept)

2nd Tuesday of each month 9am – 12 noon – South Normanton Market Place 12.30 – 1.30pm – Somercotes Market Place

£299

Torquay

£389

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Southport Flower Show & Liverpool - 2 days

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Trouville Hotel 5 days (Mon 26th – Fri 30th Aug)

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£275 2nd Friday of each month 9am – 1pm – Ripley Market Place 3rd Tuesday of each month 9am – 12 noon – Blackwell Community Centre 12.30 – 1.30pm – Newton Community Centre

3rd Thursday of each month 9am – 1pm Alfreton Severn Centre Car Park (Outside B&M Bargains) 3rd Friday of each month 9am – 2pm – Sutton Market Place Portland Square (outside wilko)

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR 2019 BROCHURE For a brochure and to book please phone 01773 590 808 or 07817 322 195 To advertise please call Emily on 01773 549 035 or 07891 639 638 www.clairscoaches.co.uk

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Slimming World Recipe Vanilla Ice Cream

‘OUR FAMILY LOOKING AFTER YOUR FAMILY’

You can have Ice cream on Slimming World! With a Flake! In a cone! With sauce and sprinkles! Seeing (and tasting) is believing... Serves: 8

Ready in: 15 minutes

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Syns per serving: 6

Method: 1. Mix the yogurt and fromage frais in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the sweetener and vanilla essence, pour into a freezer-proof container and freeze until firm but not rock hard. 2. Spoon the mixture into a food processor and whizz to a thick frozen slushy purée, then return to the container and freeze again until firm. Repeat this process two more times, then return to the container and freeze until hard. 3. To serve, remove the ice cream from the freezer and leave at room temperature until it is soft enough to scoop.

Wilkinson Bros. Ltd

Ingredients: • 350g any no-added-sugar, fat-free vanilla yogurt • 500g fat-free natural fromage frais • 5 level tbsp sweetener granules • 1 tsp vanilla essence • 8 waffle cones • 8 level tsp ice cream sauce • 8 mini Cadbury 99 Flakes • 1 level tsp 100s and 1000s

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk If you have a recipe that you’d like to share then please send it to: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

Foot Health Care & Holistic T herapy For your foot care needs Toe nail cutting, reduce thickened nails, corns, hard skin/callus & other foot health problems & advice Home visits available Reduced rates for senior citizens

• A Complete Professional 24 hour Service. Covering All Areas. • Private Chapel of Rest in Peaceful Surroundings. • We will provide you with both a personal and sympathetic service looking after all your needs and wishes. • Pre arranged Funeral Plans Tailored to your

Luxury Pedicure Waxing Full Body Massage Reflexology

01773 762 121

07415 624 144

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Tel: (01773) 811371

Email: info@wilkinsonbros.co.uk Web: www.wilkinsonbros.co.uk

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Dreams can come true We can't magic up a unicorn for you but we could help turn your dreams of holidays in retirement and stress free financial living in your later life in to a reality. In our experience never has a saying rung more true than fail to prepare, prepare to fail than when it's applied to financial planning. Yes, we admit the prospect of talking all things money may be daunting but it doesn't need to be. The process is really simple and starts with a telephone call. We can arrange a meeting during ry which we'll help you identify your dreams and aspirations and how we can help them become real. When we first meet with clients we often hear phrases like 'I haven't got the money to do that', 'I'm not rich enough to consider this' and 'I know I've got some pensions but don't really know how much I'll get when I retire'. First of all, you don't need to have a windfall of ÂŁ500k to be able to plan for a more secure financial future.

YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO SET ANOTHER GOAL OR TO DREAM A NEW DREAM.

Financial planning is just as important regardless of how much you earn as we all have plans we'd like to realise in the future and those plans are specific to each individual and their situation. Being able to have a clear view of how much your various pensions, if you have more than one, will bring in each month in retirement will help you ascertain whether you need to save more for your future. 12

The subject of finance isn't the most glamourous we have to admit; elements can actually be quite dull and mundane but they don't need to be. As soon as you start bringing your own dreams and aspirations in to the conversation you'll be amazed at how you can turn them in to your financial goals. Setting goals will help you achieve the retirement you're looking for; whether that be long, luxurious holidays or the nice sports car you've always dreamed of owning.

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Why not start working on your dreams now and give the team at Hampshire Hill a call? You may be surprised at how easy turning dreams in to reality could turn out to be; that long holiday on a sunny beach abroad may be closer than you realise.

''Most impossible goals can be met simply by breaking them down into bite sized pieces, writing them down, believing them and then going full speed ahead as if they were routine". Richard Hampshire

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

How Renshaw Mortgage Solutions saved me money on my mortgage I think by now you all know I like to test out as many of our advertisers as possible to make sure they deliver the best service to our readers. So, when Andy Renshaw of Renshaw Mortgage Solutions offered to review my mortgage, I thought ‘why not’. Now I’ll be honest. I like to think I’m pretty savvy when it comes to most things financial. I switch my insurance nearly every year and I’m always on the prowl for a saving on my gas, electric or telephone bill. However, I’ve been on my current mortgage for 11 years, mostly because I believed I couldn’t get a better rate. So, I was VERY pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong when Andy found a new deal that will save me nearly £50 a month! Andy has a friendly, easy to follow approach

and he clearly knows his stuff! He knew straight away which would be the best product for me, even before he used his impressive software to search all of the options on the market. Mortgages can be complicated, with so many things to think about. Whether it’s a tracker, variable or fixed, interest only or capital repayment, how long a term, what fees are involved… the list goes on. So, it really helps to have someone on your side who understands all of this and can navigate their way to the best deal. I can whole heartedly recommend Renshaw Mortgage Solutions to our readers. So, if you need a new mortgage or just want to find out if they can save you money, why not give them a try?

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• RF&O are a family run independent agent.

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MORTGAGE that’s right for you?

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Typically we charge a fee of £399 for arrangement of your mortgage, however the actual fee will not exceed 1.5% of the mortgage amount. The fees may be waived subject to the terms of the fee waiver agreement.

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At Derrick Gent Funeral Directors we are passionate about ensuring your loved ones get the dignified send-off that they deserve.

Angela’s Foot Care • Nails Trimmed • Hard Skin Reduced • Corn Treatment • Diabetic Foot Care & Advice All in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Telephone

92 Town Street Pinxton NG16 6JP info@derrickgent.co.uk www.derrickgent.co.uk

Tel: 01773 810239

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This summer’s big beach book might just be City of Girls, the latest from Elizabeth Gilbert, who’s best known for writing Eat, Pray, Love - the best-selling book (and later film) people either loved or hated. City of Girls is a piece of wonderful escapism – and there’s not a lot of that about at the moment – following the fortunes of Ivy League college drop-out Vivian Morris in 1940s New York. Banished by her parents from her wealthy lifestyle, Vivian plunges headlong into a life of streetwise dames, vaudeville theatre, sex and throwing off the shackles of convention. Making her living by sewing costumes for the gorgeous girls who perform at her Aunt Lily’s run-down Manhattan revue theatre, she abandons her straitlaced upbringing and embraces her new life and deals with the repercussions which inevitably follow. Elizabeth Gilbert says she wanted the book to be light and bright and crisp and fun like a champagne cocktail. It’s certainly that. Felly Logo.pdf

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The things which could bring Vivian to the floor aren’t allowed to. At some point in a woman’s life, the book explains, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is.

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We’re proud to welcome you and your pet to our brand new veterinary practice We know how important your pet is, and how much they mean to you. They’re more than just a pet. That’s why we’re here to help ensure they stay in tip-top condition, from nose to tail. Our new practice offers a wide range of services and advice, along with the very best care and support for you and your pet – all delivered by our brilliant and trusted team. We’d love to meet you and your pet, so bring them along and discover how you can help provide them with a lifetime of outstanding care.

Your new practice offers: • Modern building with purpose-built facilities • Routine surgery available • Separate cat and dog wards • On-site laboratory • Imaging facilities including X-ray and ultrasound • Friendly, professional team you can trust • Out-of-hours service provided by Pride Veterinary Centre

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Rambles with RafFa lake and

We had a new guest on this month’s route. Bailey, our latest foster dog joined Rafa, Flake and the humans and gave this walk a big paws up! Thanks again to David from JH Legal who has found a really pleasant, walk. David ventures far and wide to find the best walks for the magazine but it’s nice to bring you one a little closer to home this month – enjoy! We start out walk on the edge on an industrial estate.

3. Follow this path for some distance and keep on the main track as it bears sharp left and begins to climb more steeply. Then bear sharp right and then again to the left to climb to the top of the hill. At the top of the hill continue straight ahead with a fence on your right and the motorway over to the left. Keep to the path eventually bearing to the right and moving away from the motorway and after some distance reaching a T junction with a track and a fence directly in front of you. Turn left and downhill and then bear right to follow the track. 4. Just prior to reaching a large metal gate on your left, keep an eye out for a left turn to go down a short steep hill through a metal width restrictor and onto a road. Cross the road and turn left. After a short distance turn right onto a sign posted bridleway and lane going uphill. (Cliff Lane.) 5. Walk along the lane going uphill for some distance passing a farm on your right and a house on your left. At a T junction of lanes turn right and then upon reaching a metal gate in front of you, follow the lane around to the left. Continue straight ahead keeping to the left of a large metal gate. At this point the lane narrows to a footpath and begins to drop downhill.

Not the most elegant location but great for parking! And we are soon heading out east into the scenic countryside that lies between Pinxton and Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The route weaves a figure of eight to loop back round, making the most of the paths and tracks to create a nice, simple route that, hopefully, takes you somewhere new.

4-mile circular walk from Pinxton

A shorter walk which should take you and your dog around 2½ hours to complete. Be aware, there may also be cows and people riding trail bikes on this route. There are a couple of roads so please take care. Most of the walk is on paths and trails but please wear appropriate footwear and please follow the countryside code.

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START: KB Event Plymouth Avenue Pinxton NG16 6RA

1. Standing with your back to KB Event’s premises turn right along the road until reaching a T junction of roads. Cross the road diagonal left to pass through a metal width restrictor onto a footpath. Continue along the footpath with a wooden fence on your right and a metal fence on your left.

6. Continue going downhill for some distance and at the bottom cross over a footbridge. Now continue uphill for a short distance and when the trees on your right end, ignore the footpath straight ahead and turn right to continue along

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2. Walk along the footpath as it jinks 90 degrees right then left then pass underneath the motorway and through a metal width restrictor. After a short distance, at a fork in the path, ignore a marked path bearing right and keep left heading gently uphill.

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Tuesday (cont...)

Soroptimist International Amber Valley Firs House Alfreton, The Womens International Service Organisation - a global voice for women, 2nd Monday of the month, 01773 745082 or 748606 South Normanton Gardeners Association 7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Nigel, 01773 811429 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club, 7.30-9pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com South Normanton Striders 6.30pm, Fredrick Gent School, Contact Rob, 07962 308933, www. activityderbyshire.co.uk/jog Newton & District - OAP Club, 7-9pm, Newton Community Centre, Musical Entertainment, 01773 873414 The Base Youth Club 5-7pm, The Base South Normanton, School Years 6-8, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org SNAP Detached Youth Work 5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Little Stars Toddler Group 1-2.30pm, St Helens Church Selston, Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each. Please bring a drink for your child/ children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children. Selston Community Church Bible Study/Teaching, 7.30pm, Centrepoint Church, Jacksdale, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, selstoncommunitychurch@gmail.com Selston Community Church Monday Prayer Meeting, 8pm, Centrepoint Church, Jacksdale, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, selstoncommunitychurch@gmail.com Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am - 12pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284 Café 22 Community Café 9.30am - 12pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Not Bank Holidays. Drinks/Café free to all, donations welcomed, 01623 758974 Rattle Rhyme and Roll, 10.30 - 11am, Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby, FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. During Term time only, 01623 753236

Mini Roarers Toddler Group 9.45-11.30am, J28 Church, South Normanton, Ages 4 & under. Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each. Please bring a drink for your child/children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children., 01773 810410, admin@j28church. com 1.30-3.30pm , Post Mill Centre, 3rd Tuesday of the month. For people and supporters of sufferers of lung related illnesses including asthma and COPD., Contact Ros, 01773 831990 South Normanton Dramatic Society 7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, 3rd Tuesday of the month, www. facebook.com/SNorDS@gmail.com for more details, Contact Ian, sthnrmds@gmail.com Messy Play 9.15-10.30am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 15months-3 years £2 The Base Lads Night 5.30-7.30pm, The Base South Normanton, Last Wednesday of the month, School Years 7 - 11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org NEW Sensory Play Pinxton Nursery School, 0-18 Months The Base Girls Night 5-7pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 7-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk Kirkby Rotary Club 6.30 for 7pm, Summit Centre, Kirkby (2nd Tues), Coxmoor Golf Club (4th Tues), www.kirkbyrotary.org.uk, Contact Philip Hurt, 01623 305471 Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.15am (term time), The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Free, 01623 758974 Jacksdale Dollies WI, 7.45pm, Tin Hat Centre, 4th Tuesday of

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NRAS Chesterfield ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 SNAP Detached Youth Work 5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Forest Gump Joggers 6.15pm, Fredrick Gent School, Beginners Jogging Group, Contact Heather, 07983 51273, www.activederbyshire.co.uk West Ashfield Rotary Club 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942 Zion Methodist Coffee Club 10-11.30am, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875 Messy Kidz 4-6pm, St Helens Church Pinxton, £2 for snacks & Drinks, Contact Zynell Callaghan, 07866 029978, messykidzpinxton@gmail.com

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Oakwood Royal British Legion 8.30-10.30pm, Oakwood Community Centre, All welcome for socials and branch meetings, 01332 679282 AVRUFC Senior Section 7-8.30pm, Amber Valley RUFC, For Training during closed season, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Baby Group 1-3pm, Pinxton Nursery School, All under 1’s welcome, 01773 863105 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Salvation Army Fellowship 7pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 South Normanton WI 7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, Friendly Group with a variety of ages, 07580 635589 Selston Wednesday Club 10.15-12.15pm, Parish Hall, Selston, Active Group for the over 50’s. Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowls & Croquet, Contact Maxine, 01773 719444 Zion Methodist Freedom Project 9am - 1pm, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, South Normanton, open for all to drop in have a drink and get advice about housing ,benefits and the food bank, Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875

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Leabrooks Art Club 7-9pm, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 603707 Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldawe@gmail.com Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome. No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391 Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Platinum Seniors 1st Thursday of the month, wwwj28church.com for more information, 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com Newton Toddler Group 1-3pm, Newton Community Centre, Term time only, Contact Kathryn, 01773 872031 Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat 10-11.30am, Newton Methodist Church The Base Pinxton 6-7.30pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 6-11 , 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7-8pm, CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale, Alternating Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Contact Paul, CentrePointOutreach@reborn. com Zion Methodist Stay and Play Toddler Group 9am - 11am, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, South Normanton, for parents and children from birth to school age , Contact Freda Ludlum, 01773 811875 Youth Club Drop-in 6 - 8pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Term Time, 11-18s, Free, 01623 758974 Rattle Rhyme and Roll 2 - 2.30pm, Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby, FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. During Term time only, 01623 753236 St Wilfred’s Craft and Chat, 1.30 - 4pm, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Kirkby, 01623 614867

Friday

Tiny & Toddlers 9-11am, Pinxton Village Hall, 0-3 Years, Contact Are these the same group Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 0-4 years £1.50 month, 01773 834281/747072 Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.15am (term time), The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Free, 01623 758974 Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am - 3pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284 Ashfield Harmony Choir 7 - 9.15pm, The Hill Methodist Church Hall, Kirkby, New members always welcome.

Saturday

Salvation Army Market Street 9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Drop in Centre, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church 10-12pm, South Normanton Parish Church, Last saturday of the month, Cakes & goods for sale to raise money for the building fund., Contact Stephen Potter, 01773 811273, stephen.potter55@gmail.com Nimble Fingers 2017 10-1pm, Jacksdale Community Centre, 4th Saturday of the month, Craft Group, all crafters welcome, Contact Sue, 01773 606884 or 07860 523632

Sunday

Table Top Sales 10-12pm, Riddings Park Community Centre, Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am £5 per table. First Sunday of the month, Contact Pat, 01773 541794 Amber Valley Junior Rugby 10am, Lower Somercotes Opp. Pye Bridge, Kids 4-16 years, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157 Zion Methodist Morning Worship 10.45am, Zion Methodist , Market Street, Morning Worship, Contact Freda Ludlam, 01773 811875 J28 The Common 10.30am, J28 Church, South Normanton, With “Rock Stars Children’s Club” Evening service @5pm first Sunday of the month., 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com Salvation Army Fellowship 10.30am, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellor’s, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Community Church 10.45am, Birchwood Room, Postmill Centre, Children’s activities during the service, Contact Mark Oldershaw, 01773 811273 St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church 10.30am, South Normanton Parish Church, Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month,. 10.30am Café Church in The Church Hall each week. 4.30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion , Contact Stephen Potter, 01773 811273, stephen.potter55@gmail.com Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 10.30-12pm, CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale, Morning Service, All welcome., Contact Paul, CentrePointOutreach@reborn. com Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6-7pm, CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale, Evening Service, All welcome., Contact Paul, CentrePointOutreach@reborn.com Selston Community Church Sunday Service, 10.30am, Selston Parish Church, Contact Russ Clarke or Ryan Clarke, 07964 726385 or 07807 002201, selstoncommunitychurch@gmail.com

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Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs • Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs • Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 Amber Valley Gymnastics Club Monday to Friday evenings and all-day . Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels, with pre-school classes during term time ranging from parent and baby sessions to structured independent sessions. For information or to join please email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com Stonebroom Pre-School We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, term time, 9.00am - 12.00pm. We offer places for children aged 2 - 5 years. Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936 South Normanton Cricket Club is recruiting new players of any standard from the ages of 13 upwards. We play most Saturdays/Sundays at the Jim Simms Memorial Ground in South Normanton (next to the Boundry Pub) Meeting from 12.30. For more information please call 07984 316020

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