Voice Magazines - Alfreton & Villages Edition - January 2020

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Trafford Lowe

Started the business in Somercotes in 1956 and quickly became a loyal and trusted member of the community and have served the bereaved in the local area, as years passed Trafford was joined in business by Ray Bonsell. Ray worked with Trafford over many years and after Trafford passed away the business continued in Ray’s capable hands.

In 2016 Ray was joined in the business by Barry Pritchard and his wife Yvonne. Barry being a third-generation funeral director himself, is pleased to be working with Ray in the continuation and heritage that has been set.

route to the resting place, they will do everything possible to honour your wishes and make sure everything is in place. As well as giving you all the advice and support you need, they offer a wide range of vehicle options. A fleet of Mercedes hearses and limousines, but also alternative vehicles such as the classic horse-drawn hearse, motorcycle hearse, VW Camper Van hearse; they will find the vehicle right for you and your loved one.

Trafford Lowe believe that trust and confidence are most important when their services are called upon during difficult times. They promise to provide you with the service, care and experience you deserve. Everything they do is based on the values that have made their business what it is today.

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In 2017 they moved from Quarry Road to the premises on Somercotes Hill and have now added an extra branch to the family on the High Street in Alfreton which opened on 2nd December 2019.

From the moment you call or step into the office their aim is to keep things as straightforward and stress free as possible.

They will take care of all your requirements and choices, organising everything to save you any unnecessary worry ensuring the funeral will be a true celebration of the life of a loved one lost.

They offer a complete in-house service, including flowers catering, orders of service and memorial jewellery. When they work with others, they only choose suppliers who meet their values and high standards.

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Planning your loved one’s last journey is important, and they’ll work closely with you to make it special. Whether you want to include a specific vehicle or take a particular

Many people find comfort in gathering after the funeral to share stories, look back on fond memories and celebrate the life of their loved one. If you’d like to hold a wake or funeral tea, they can help everything, from the planning the gathering and finding a suitable nearby venue, to providing a discreet, dignified catering service with experienced hotels and caterers - they’ll be here to help you manage it all. If you would like to gather in a place that holds special memories, they can arrange outside catering for you, or work with your venue to make sure that everything is in place.

Arranging a funeral –

Every funeral is as unique and special as the person they are for. The funeral should reflect the life they lived and the individual they were, the memories they made and the people who loved them. Trafford Lowe’s aim is to help you to do just that – planning every detail both ahead of the funeral and on the day itself. They won’t let anything affect the quality of their prices will always be fair, competitive

and transparent. They celebrate life in all its diversity and variety. That’s why they’re proud to serve all communities and why they’ll do everything they can to accommodate your wishes and requirements.

Child and baby funerals

They do not charge for a simple funeral for babies or children up to 16 years. However, depending on your wishes, there may be a charge for coffins, caskets or additional vehicles, as well as potential third party costs, but all of these will be kept to a minimum.

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Things to do DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST TALKS Regular meetings, with talks are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings.

Everyone welcome. Lovely cakes. Whole evening is only £2.

UPCOMING:

8th January - Steve Williams Steve will be back sharing his impressive nature watching and photographs of birds and other animals, this year this will include from the Masai Mara in Kenya as well as Hungary where he hopes to capture the white-tailed eagle.

Call 07770 801539 for more information

ALFRETON RAMBLERS

Thurs Jan 3rd - Tom Details to be confirmed Sun Jan 12th - Terry Great Longstone (7.5 miles) All walks meet at 9:30am at Alfreton Library Car Park

Contact either Dave on 07543 100655 or Terry on 07891 517057 for more information or visit our website www.alfretonramblers.weebly.com

Things to do

Derbyshire Archaeology Day

KIRIKI CLUB IN CONCERT AT CRICH GLEBE

Wessington Wassailing & Burns Night

Saturday 25th January 7.30 pm

Saturday 11th January Starts at 9.15am

Bringing together a stellar line up of multi-instrumentalists, Kiriki Club is a 5-piece band, who really make the party happen.

Rooted in vintage sounds and styles, Kiriki Club’s set mixes 40’s/50’s swing, RnB, rock and roll; all laced with a touch of Tejano, Exotica and Klezmer. The live show is a whirlwind of energy, and blistering musicianship, that never fails to pack the dance floor.

Pomegranate Theatre

A full day of archaeology talks which, this year, range from the Iron Age through Roman Derventio to the Vikings and the Industrial Revolution.

There will be a look at the South West Peak and Small Heritage Adoption projects, and the effects of moorland wildfires on heritage and habitats.

Tickets - £11 Concessions - £8 Children under 16 - FREE

Suitable for aged 15 and over.

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Amber Valley Wines, Back Lane, Wessington, DE55 6DL

Saturday 25th January 2-5pm A special afternoon/evening celebrating the very special and Old English tradition of Wassailing. A lively evening market in the orchard, a bonfire, a barbecue, wines, ales and cider as we get out the Wasail cup and bless the apple trees, hang toast on the trees wishing them good health to wake the trees for the following year.

A late afternoon/early evening event to raise money for Wessington Primary School £5 per adult (kids free) More information and book at https://amber-valley-vineyards.myshopify.com/ Tickets will also be available to purchase at Wessington School.

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Popular Local Community Hub Celebrates 100 th Year Anniversary South Wingfield Social Club & Bowling Club, set in a beautiful village environment, is renowned for its amazing views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. You’ll always find a warm and cheerful welcome; a great place to meet for a drink with friends or enjoy quality time with your family.

With regular entertainment, outside seating, children’s play park and a games room there’s always things to keep all the family entertained. Youth Club is held every Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm where children ages 6-14 years are welcome (50p per child).

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The Social Club is a place where everybody is welcome with membership available to all who wish to join. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member simply contact one of the friendly, welcoming staff for more information or just pop in!

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of South Wingfield Social Club. If you have any stories or old photos of the Club you would like to share please contact the Social Club directly.

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A fantastic local venue for all your event and party needs • Fully licensed bar • Large and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces • Entertainment and catering available • Now serving a selection Real Ales • Mon night is Bingo night - Eyes down 8.30pm • First Wed of the month - Quiz Night • Last Sat of the month - Northern Soul / Motown Night

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Book Review

Margaret Atwood – The Testaments

Reading a sequel can be a bit daunting. Especially when there’s been a 34 year gap between books and the original is as famous and highly regarded as Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale.

But fear not. The Testaments is a superb follow-up. Without giving anything away, it manages to give hope to a story which has seemed unremittingly bleak. And of course great glimpses into the workings of the crooked wood of humanity.

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Mon d ay

Alfreton Jog Club 7-10pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, Minimum 30mins Steady Pace, Contact Anne or Amy, alfretonjogclub@gmail.com Alfreton Treble Clef, 7.30-9pm, Westhouses Methodist Chapel, Alfreton Rd, Westhouses, DE55 5AH, Girls from 11 - ladies of all ages!

Contact Charlotte, 07909 919737 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 Rotary Club of Alfreton, Lunchtime Santos Higham Farm, Contact John North Secretary, 07484 4101274 Higham & Shirland WI 7.30pm Shirland Miners Welfare, 2nd Monday of the month, Contact Wendy Wild, 01773 833052 South Normanton & Alfreton District Amateur Radio Club, 7pm, Post Mill Centre, www.snadarc.com Amber Valley Voices, 7.30pm, Swanwick Sports College, Community Choir, Contact Angie, 07425 136017 Clay Cross Photographic Society 7.30pm, St Marys Centre, Pilsley, All abilities

Tu esd ay

Alfreton WI 7.30pm, Wesley Methodist Church, 4th Tuesday of the month, Contact Jayne Campbell, 07484 652492, alfretonwi@gmail.com

South Wingfield Youth Club, 7-8.30pm, South Wingfield Social Club, Ages 6-14, Contact Joy Marie Cooper, 07563 770429

NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 South Wingfield WI 7.15pm, Church Hall South Wingfield, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01773 778493

Alfreton Badminton Club 7pm-10pm, Fredrick Gent School, New members welcome, 07415 209953 or 07795 505388 Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary.arms@btinternet.com Ripley & District U3A 11am, The Angel, Ripley, 4th Tuesday of the month

Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk South Wingfield WI, 7.15pm, All Saints Hall, Church Lane, South Wingfield, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01773 778493

Wedn esd ay

Mindfulness Yoga 1.30pm or 7pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, Bring own Yoga Mat, Contact Holly, 07725 974014 Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group 11am-11.30am, Watchorn Church, Further details www. watchornchurch.com, Contact Judith Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s 7-8pm, Somerlea Park astro pitch, Contact Ben, 07972 9277236 Oakwood Royal British Legion 8.30-10.30pm, Oakwood Community Centre, All welcome for socials and branch meetings, 01332 679282 Amber Valley Chess Club Community Rooms, monthly, call for dates and times, Contact Paul, 01773 833007 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 West Ashfield Inner Wheel 7pm, The Hub South Normanton, 2nd Wednesday of the month South Normanton Dramatics Society 7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more details, Contact Ian, sthnormds@gmail.com E.M.J.J.AJiu 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, pm, Salvation Army Marke Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 South Wingfield Local History Group 7.30pm, Zion Chapel, South Wingfield, 2nd Wednesday of the month, not July or August. http://swlhg.org.uk for more information Alfreton Mindfullness Yoga, 1.30pm - 2.30pm & 7pm - 8pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, Restorative yoga suitable for all ages and abilities, focusing on breathing techniques and relaxation. £7 per session, Contact Holly, 07725 974014 Newton Methodist Church Afternoon Tea, 2-4pm, Newton Methodist Church, 2nd Wendesday of the month, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414 Newton Methodist Church Lunch & Matinee , 12.30pm, Newton Methodist Church, last Wedneday of the month. £6.50 per person, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Riddings Community Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Raffle and Speaker with Topics of Interest

Th u r sd ay

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary.arms@btinternet.com

Leabrooks Art Club 7-9pm, Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Contact Carol, 01773 603707

Stonebroom Tiny Tots, 9.30-11.30am, Stonebroom Methodist Church, during term time, 0 - 4 years all welcome, £1 per session, See the Facebook page for more information

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Alfreton & District U3A 2pm, Christ the King Church Hall, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Gill , 01773 608863, gilldawe@gmail.com

Alfreton Rendezvous Group 1pm, Palmer Morewood Social Club, 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 01773 834281/747072

Breastfeeding Group 12.30-2.30pm, The Genesis Centre, Make new friends, discuss any issues you may have, 01629 533735

Baby Music & Rhyme 15 months - 2 years, 10-10.45am and 0-14 months 11-11.45am , Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, School Term time only. , 01629 533066 to book a place Friday Kids Club 3.45 - 5.30pm, Church of Christ, Riddings, enquiries@oscari.org

Newton Toddler Group 1-3pm, Newton Community Centre, Term time only, Contact Kathryn, 01773 872031

Derbyshire Hardy Plants 2pm, Shirland Village Hall, 3rd Saturday of the month, Contact Anne Marshall, 01509 673770

Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Club, New members welcome.

No audition just a love of singing, 01773 833391

Ripley Poetry Reading Group 2-4pm, Ripley Library, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247

Alfreton & District Probus Club Hilcote Country Club, 1st Thursday of the month, retired ladies & gentlemen, occasional speaker, Contact Tony, 01773 873143/07519 610138 Carry-together Sling Library 1-2.30pm, Genesis Centre - Soft Play, Every other week, www.facebook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary

Sat u r d ay

England Athletics Running Group 12pm, Opposite the Miners arms, Park Street, Alfreton, Free to everyone and open to all abilities, we run at least 5k and up to 10k

Su n d a y

Tibshelf WI, 7.30pm Tibshelf Church, 1st Thursday on the month, tibshelfwi@hotmail.com

Greenwood Archery 10am Swanwick Pentrich Rd Football Club, Contact Simone, 01773 602605 Amber Valley Junior Rugby 10am, Lower Somercotes Opp. Pye Bridge, Kids 4-16 years, Contact Stuart Artliff or Gareth Pilkington, 07966 867946/07722 366157

Tibshelf Band Cricket Pavilion Shetland Rd, Tibshelf, Beginners 17.30-18.30 Full band 18.30-2100 . From 8 years up, Contact Pete Ward, Director of Music, 07870 279639, peterandrewward@hotmail.com

Alfreton Heritage Trust 2-4pm, The Heritage Chapel, Rodgers Lane Cemetary, Alfreton, Collections of photo’s memrobilia, books and videos streaming all afternoon, Contact Secretary, John Rayson, 07925 360718, www.alfretonanddistrictheritagetrust.wordpress.com

Alfreton Life Drawing 7-9pm, Firs House Alfreton, Untutored Group, life model, Contact Julie, 07881 383282

Alfreton & District British Legion 7.15pm, Palmer-Morewood Club, 2nd Thursday of the month, Contact Mike, abrbl@gmail.com

Knit & Natter Group 6.30-8.30pm, Providence Place Community Centre, Free Refreshments, free tuition for beginners & Intermediates, Nonknitters welcome, Contact Linda, 07928 948723

Crich Heritage Partnership 7.30pm, Glebe Field Centre, Last Thursday in the month, Contact Roger, 01773 857762 Ripley & District U3A 2pm, St Josephs Church Hall, Open speaker meetings, u3asites.org.uk/Ripley

Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals 6.45pm, Palmer Moorwood Social Centre, New members welcome - no audition, just a love of singing, 01773 833391 Alfreton Cyclists Touring Club 7 - 8.30pm, Gloves Lane, Blackwell, More details and full programme at alfretonctc.000webhostapp.com, 07719 933824

Derby Roundabout Social Club 8-11pm, Rolls Royce Club, Moorways, Derby, DE24 9HY, A club for over 50s who may be Single or Widowed, Divorced or Separated.

We are not a dating club, but a Private Members club that offers a wide range of activities to suit everyone. 07935 441 415 www.derbyroundabout.club, info@derbyroundabout.club

Fr i d ay

Alfreton Model Railways Society Club from 7pm, Butterley Station, Model Railway open most weekends and school holidays 11-5pm, Contact Secretary, 07838 002459, secretary. arms@btinternet.com

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Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936 Ripley and Alfreton Tennis Club Heage Road Ripley DE5 3GG. We meet several nights/days each week for social tennis. Further details can be obtained from our Secretary, Mr Dean Latham, on 07986 149810 www.ripleyalfretontennis.org.uk and on Facebook as @randatc Bell Ringing At a church near you! Open to all ages (well almost all!) Free training, Contact Peter Jenkinson, 07707 711054, www.derbyda.org.uk/about/

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Redevelopment of Nottingham Forest’s City Ground took a step closer recently after the club submitted plans to Rushcliffe Borough Council for approval.

There will be various facets to the project which will see the whole ground improved over time and raised to a level not seen at Forest before, and it will transform the city in many ways.

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