Voice Magazines - Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Blackwell, Newton & Hilcote Edition - February 2020

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Things to do FAMILY WILD WALK

Thursday 20th February 1pm – 3pm Mapperley Reservoir Car Park, Ilkeston DE7 6BR Join us as we walk a loop of around 1.5 – 2 miles around Mapperley Wood and trough Woodside Farm. We will stop to notice wildlife and farm animals that live in the area and rest at the log circle to light a camp fire.

This walk is suitable for families with children aged 5+.

Booking essential call 01773 811188 or visit www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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Get set for a truly historic half-term this February and find out what life was like for 17th Century musketeers. Whether it is practising musket drill, gunpowder making or learning what life was like for a soldier, there is lots to discover.

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Richard Powers – The Overstory

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There’s mind boggling stuff, born out by scientific fact – that trees communicate, that they take care of each other, that they sense the presence of other nearby life and react to it, that they save resources in times of stress and warn their kin and send out signals to wasps to come and save them from attacks.

They produce oxygen. They consume carbon dioxide, they’re at the heart of the things that make our planet work.

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Accidents can happen at any time, it is important to be prepared for any eventuality. Be prepared! Create or purchase a first aid kit.

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6-mile circular from Edwinstowe via the Major Oak

A moderate walk for you and your dog! This walk is fairly flat and should take around 2½ hours to complete. There is a range of terrain, with some possibly muddy and uneven sections. There are a few sections of road, so take plenty of care.

This month we’re bringing the first of a series of ‘classic’ walks. We have been through our huge back catalogue of Rafa’s Rambles and picked out the very best walks from the past decade. We are re-walking and updating each of the Rambles as we go.

This month we have picked the ‘Major Oak’ walk, which we first featured back in July 2016. The Major Oak is a fantastic sight to see and well worth the walk in itself but I picked this walk because it is the perfect combination of trails, trees & water which the dogs love along with a nice coffee and cake stop for us! Rafa wasn’t able to go on the walk last time as he was recovering from an operation on his leg to repair a snapped cruciate ligament in his knee.

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After some time you will reach a T junction with a lane. Turn right and go gently uphill along the lane.

At the top of the hill pass some stables on your left and then ‘The Archway House’ on your right. After, continue straight along the lane for some distance until reaching a main road.

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signs for the ‘Visitor Centre’. Continue straight ahead and eventually pass the cricket ground on the left and the Visitor Centre on your right. Continue straight to pass through a small car park and onto a road.

Turn left along the road until reaching a T junction with a main road. Turn right along the main road and continue straight ahead to pass through a set of traffic lights onto Edwinstowe High Street.

Continue straight along the road for some distance until crossing over a river bridge. A short distance after the bridge turn right along ‘Mill Road’. Continue along Mill Road for some distance and then just prior to a ‘national speed limits’ sign and railway bridge turn right along a signposted ‘Bridleway’.

Continue along the bridleway with a river on your right. After some distance cross over a wooden river bridge and then continue straight ahead until reaching a hedgerow directly in front of you. At this point turn right along a lane and continue with the hedge on your left.

After a very short distance the lane bends sharp to the left. Follow the lane around to the left and continue straight ahead until reaching a gap in the hedge on your right. Pass through the gap and back into Jubilee Park. Retrace your steps back to the carpark.

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GETTING INVOLVED I think it’s something we’ve all either said ourselves or heard someone say: But is that right? I think we are lucky that we live in an area with a really strong sense of community.

I’ve had so many experiences and conversations that reinforce this. Maybe it’s the job I do, as I get to hear about everything that’s going on and one of the best parts of running the magazine is getting to tell everyone else all about it.

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Pick 'n' Mix - 50+ Social Activity Hub

‘There’s no sense of community anymore’

Back by popular demand, the Post Mill Pick 'n' Mix returns to South Normanton on Thursdays from 23rd January 2020, 10am to 12pm at The Post Mill Centre.

Looking for something with less commitment? You don’t have to jump in at the deep end. Instead you could begin by attending some local events.

Without your support these events just wouldn’t work.

For example, Bolsover Council have set up a new ‘South Normanton Social Hub’. It’s aimed at the over 50’s and is designed to reduce social isolation and increase physical activity. There are a range of low impact physical activity games such as new age curling, shuffle board, short mat bowls and petanque, along with a range of boardgames. Interested? It’s on every Thursday from 23rd January between 10am and 12pm at the Post Mill Centre and is free of charge… give them a call on 01246 242424 or visit the website www.bolsover.gov.uk to find out more.

Or maybe you are looking for a new hobby or sport or to share one of your interests. There are so many great clubs / societies / classes / groups you can join. There are two pages of this in our Out & About section along with events in our Things to Do section. But don’t stop there, look on social media (including our pages) and if you find something new let us know so we can share it with everyone else!

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Parish Council Meetings 2020 South Normanton Parish Council meets on the second Thursday in the month on the following dates: January 9th

Full Council Meeting

February 13th

Full Council Meeting

March 12th

Full Council Meeting

April 9th

Parish & Full Council Meeting

May 14th

AGM & Full Council Meeting

June 11th

Full Council Meeting

July 9th

Full Council Meeting

August

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September 10th

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50+ Social Activity Club, drop-in, mix with friends and enjoy social areas, teas and coffees, board games and you can try table tennis, shuffleboard, new age curling and lots of other activities!

October 8th

Full Council Meeting

November 12th

Full Council Meeting

A South Normanton Parish Council Project through the Active Communities Programme.

December 10th

Full Council Meeting

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Venue: The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton from 7.00pm For further information please contact the Parish Office who will be happy to give advice and assistance.

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LOCAL PUB GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH! The Boundary Pub & Hotel has been at the heart of the community for more years than most of us would care to remember. Whilst many pubs in and outside the area continue to struggle the Boundary, under the ownership of Marston’s Brewery, keeps getting better and better!

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The pub itself went through a make-over in May of last year giving the bar, restaurant area and its other facilities a new modern look whilst still managing to retain its comfortable warm feel when you walk through the doors.

On 1st October last year, Steve and Gabby Bennet took over the stewardship of the Boundary and were immediately impressed how warm a welcome they received from staff and local people alike.

Steve told the Voice, “We really appreciated how welcome we were made to feel when we first arrived, it meant a great deal to both of us and really made us want to go the extra mile for regulars and the community”.

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Come into the Boundary any day of the week and you’re sure to find something happening, with live music, themed nights and pub quizzes.

Families looking to entertain the kids are also in luck with not one but two kids play areas, with a toddler play area inside and a tower play area outside complete with a slide and climbing bars.

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Both Steve and Gabby have been in the pub and restaurant business for over 28 years with Gabby cooking in some of the busiest and well-known restaurants around the UK.

Also don’t forget the large function suite that can cater for up to 200 people making it an ideal venue to host your wedding, business or charity event.

But don’t think that Steve and Gabby are going to let the grass grow under their feet as they intend on being even busier in 2020 with some amazing new themed nights planned as well as fantastic local bands supplying what are sure to be amazing nights of great music and entertainment.

Steve said “The Boundary has always been the hub of the community around Broadmeadows and South Normanton attracting people from all walks of life from locals, business people, dog walkers and families. And we aim to keep adding events that we think that our regulars will enjoy whilst also looking to get new customers to come and give us a try. We’re busy planning a Music and Cider Festival for May and a Beer Festival for August which we are really looking forward already!”

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Apart from the obvious reasons, we are firm believers that local businesses are the heart of local communities.

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Before we moved back to the area, after leaving university, we lived in a village without much of a high street and there really was no feeling of community.

We are SO lucky to have such thriving, diverse and friendly local businesses in South Normanton. As one of the inhabitants of the high street we live by the mantra ‘use it or lose it’ because if something is good it’s worth holding on to.

There is no better example of this then our own local Post Office. They provide an absolutely invaluable service to businesses and the community alike. As well as all the obvious post related stuff they offer a really useful range of services such as passport photos, and driving licence checks.

One of our team, Sarah used the driving licence service this month and had this to say: “I needed to sort out my driving licence super quick but as we all know, it can seem a little daunting making sure you get the correct paperwork and filling out the forms correctly. I haven’t been working here that long but I was made to feel so welcome and they helped me no end, including taking a new picture with their brilliant photo service. What’s more, because of their checking services, I was confident that everything was done properly and without any stress. Thank you Darren and the Team.”

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There are so many examples of when they have gone above and beyond. For example, did you know they also do a twice weekly Post Office service in Blackwell on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 1pm.

Imagine life without the Post Office and the fantastic people who work there… It’s not something I want to think about.

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Aiming For Top Marks!

VOICE MAGAZINES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! We managed to grab a chat with professional skater and Dancing on Ice star Mark Hanretty on his amazing career and what its been like working with Paralympic track champion Libby Clegg.

How did you first get into skating?

I started skating when I was 9 years old at Paisley Ice Rink near where I lived, after watching Torvill & Dean return to the ice in 1994. I became absolutely obsessed!

You now live in Ashfield, why did you move here and what do you love about the area?

I was training between Sheffield, Nottingham and the USA for many years, and whilst training in Sheffield I met my beautiful wife Kathy. I moved to Ashfield to be close to my in-laws. I’ve been really impressed with the sense of community and appreciate being part of that community, as well as the local school which was important for my two children.

How have you adapted your training with Libby compared to your previous Dancing on Ice partners?

When I first found out I was partnered with Libby I was worried about how the process would be, knowing it was going to be an incredibly difficult challenge. And of course it is difficult but it’s made much easier by Libby being so hard working and eager to improve. We share an athletes mentality and a mutual appreciation for hard work, so I just had to develop a different way of verbalising the routines without her actually being able to see the moves. There’s no doubt I’ve learnt a lot more about myself as a result of working with Libby as well as it being a really humbling experience and makes me appreciate that we, having all our senses, shouldn’t really be complaining about anything.

How many hours a week do you train for each performance/routine?

Normally training would last 2 hours a day but with Libby we tend to train for about 3-4 hours a day because it takes longer to verbalise the routines with her. It can be quite tricky as we are both parents,

she is also in training for the Paralympics later this year and ice time isn’t always available, so it can be a challenge to fit the hours in but we’re doing our best.

What’s it like working with skating royalty Torvill & Dean?

Really surreal as obviously they are the reason I started out in the sport! Its strange how my life path has mapped out this way – they are incredibly nice people and we are great friends.

The aerial performance you did on this year’s opening show was incredible! How did you get into this and incorporating it into a skating routine?

I’ve been doing aeriel work for a few years now. It started as a lot of skaters perform all over the world for months at a time and I didn’t want to leave my wife and children for that long. By learning the aeriel work you tend to get shorter, one off contracts so I can work without having to be away too long.

What has been your proudest skating moment?

It’s so hard to pick just one as I’ve done so many amazing things and travelled all over the world to compete and to perform. Skating has taken me to North Korea for a competition which was an amazing experience. I’ve also performed for Sting and his family when he had an ice rink built at his home at Christmas. I’ve performed at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games and with Coldplay as they played live and I skated. I’m so lucky that my job is my passion and I can provide for my family doing something I love.

When you aren’t on Dancing on Ice what do you do?

I run a coaching programme for competitive skaters. I also commentate on big skating events for Eurosport.

Who would be your dream celebrity partner on future series of Dancing on Ice? I think my dream partner would be one of the professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing!

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Out & About

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

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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 & Alfreton District Amateur Radio Club

7pm, Post Mill Centre, www.snadarc.com South Normanton Striders, 6.30pm, Fredrick Gent School, Contact Rob, 07962 308933, www.activityderbyshire.co.uk/jog Music & Rhyme Time

Pinxton Nursery School, 0-18 months old 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

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

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 Messy Play 9.15-10.30am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 15months-3 years £2 West Ashfield Inner Wheel

7pm, The Hub South Normanton, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 01773 540788 Derby A Capella, 7.30pm - 10pm, Chester Green Community Centre, City Road, DE1 3SA, Contact Gordon, 01332 518594, gordonsavage@yahoo.co.uk Zumba Fitness

7.45pm - 8.30pm, St Michaels Church, South Normanton, Ditch the workout, join the party with the Mexican Twins!, 07910 600 724 South Normanton Over 50s Club 1 - 4pm, Post Mill Centre, Residents of South Normanton only.

Entertainment, Bingo, Speakers. £1.50 subs, £1 members, Contact Ann, 07708 342404 Salvation Army Drop In Centre

9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386

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SNAP Detached Youth Work

5-7pm, South St Recreational Ground, School 6-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

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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

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

Forest Gump Joggers

South Normanton Dramatics Society

West Ashfield Rotary Club

E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club

Messy Kidz

Salvation Army Fellowship

6.15pm, Fredrick Gent School, Beginners Jogging Group, Contact Heather, 07983 51273, www.activederbyshire.co.uk 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942 4-6pm, St Helens Church Pinxton, £2 for snacks & Drinks, Contact Zynell Callaghan, 07866 029978, messykidzpinxton@ gmail.com 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 Food Bank South Normanton, 1.30 - 2.30pm, St Michaels Church, Curch Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BT, Please bring a voucher, which can be obtained from the Jobcentre or from Bolsover Council at the Hub The Base Girls Night

5-7pm, The Base South Normanton, School years 7-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

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7.30-10pm, Post Mill Centre, www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more details, Contact Ian, sthnormds@gmail.com 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com

7pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/ Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Zion Methodist Freedom Project 9am - 1pm, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, South Normanton, Free community café. Advice on housing, debt and benefits. Access to Foodbank., 0300 302 0334

The Base Lads Night

5.30-7.30pm, The Base South Normanton, School Years 7 11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org Newton Methodist Church - Lunch & Matinee

12.30pm, Newton Methodist Church, last Wednesday of the month. £6.50 per person, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414 Newton Methodist Church Afternoon Tea, 2-4pm, Newton Methodist Church, 2nd Wendesday of the month, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414

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7.30pm, Post Mill Centre, Friendly Group with a variety of ages, 07580 635589

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust,

Riddings Community Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Raffle and Speaker with Topics of Interest

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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.egd@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

Food Bank South Normanton,

1.30 - 2.30pm, St Michaels Church, Curch Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BT, Please bring a voucher, which can be obtained from the Jobcentre or from Bolsover Council at the Hub

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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 Newton Methodist Church, Newton Methodist Church

1st Saturday of the month, Full English, Bacon Sandwiches & Cake stall, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414, mme1@ btinternet.com

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Salvation Army Worship

Breastfeeding Group

10.30am, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellor’s, 07855 455093/01773 783386

Carry-together Sling Library

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

12.30-2.30pm, The Genesis Centre, Make new friends, discuss any issues you may have, 01629 533735 1-2.30pm, Genesis Centre - Soft Play, Every other week, www.facook.com/CarryTogetherSlingLibrary

Platinum Seniors, J28 Church, The Common, South Normanton, 1st Thursday of the month, Come along for an hour of fellowship followed by a light tea and refreshments, 01773 810410, admin@j28church.com, www.j28church.com Newton Toddler Group

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

Alfreton Cyclists Touring Club

7 - 8.30pm, Gloves Lane, Blackwell, More details and full programme at alfretonctc.000webhostapp.com, 07719 933824 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 Together Time @ Zion - 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 Salvation Army Drop In Centre

9.30-12.30pm, Salvation Army Market Street, Contact Ruth Sheppard/Joan Mellors, 07855 455093/01773 783386 Salvation Army Friendship Group 1.30pm - 3pm, Light lunch included, £2, includes craft activities 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. www.derbyroundabout.club, 07935 441 415, info@ derbyroundabout.club

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Toddler Group

9-11am, Pinxton Village Hall, 0-4 years £1.50

St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church

Newton Methodist Church, Newton Methodist Church

1st Saturday of the month, Full English, Bacon Sandwiches & Cake stall, Contact Barbara Mee, 01773 873414, mme1@ btinternet.com Zion Methodist Church

Weekly Worship, 10.45am, Zion Methodist Church Market Street, South Normanton, All welcome, Contact Deacon Sam or Freda Ludlum, 01623 554 259 or 01773 811875

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Girlguiding offers opportunities in the following sections:

Rainbows aged 5 – 7yrs Brownies aged 7 – 10yrs Guides aged 10 – 14yrs Rangers aged 14-18yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs+ For more information about joining visit www.girlguiding.org. uk and click on ‘get involved’ to register your interest.

Amber Valley Gymnastics Club Monday to Friday evenings and all-day . Sessions

range from beginners to competitive levels, with preschool 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

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/

J28 The Common - The Zone

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George enjoyed a lovely, albeit perplexing, family Christmas George, UCIP’s intrepid People’s Champion, comes from a big family and every year there is a gathering of the ‘clan’ at the local community centre.

Following Zoe’s (his niece) wedding earlier in 2019, there was a newcomer to this annual event. Zoe’s new mother-in-law, Mildred, came over from Newton for the party, and as George had discovered at the wedding, she was a very interesting woman with a quirky view on a number of topics.

Mildred, knowing how George had been researching the ways in which ordinary people would like to improve the world, button-holed him. Although, he is by nature a good listener, George found it difficult to keep track of the questions his new ‘friend’ was asking him to solve. Here’s a selection:•

Why, when you join the shortest queue at the supermarket check-out, do you invariably find that the customer in front initially appears to have forgotten that the goods actually need to be paid for. They then spend so long checking every pocket in their coat and every section of their wallet/purse before finding either cash or credit card that the chap who was in the longer queue before you is now in the car park loading his car?

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Why do washing machines have so many programmes when everyone just uses the one?

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Why, when I’m taking the grandchildren to school does one of them inevitably step in the deposit recently left by a local dog? NB – as I’m sure

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Why do men always say that they make a ‘mean chilli’ when it’s just bolognese with added kidney beans?

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Why is it that temporary traffic lights always change to red when I’m just 25 yards away. I then find that it is one of these ‘four way’ set-ups that mean I’ve got enough time to check the contents of the glove compartment and read a couple of chapters of my book before they change back to green?

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When you drop a piece of toast covered in lovely butter and tangy marmalade, why is it always that side that hits the floor first?

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Well, as you can imagine, George didn’t have an answer for any of these, but he suddenly ‘remembered’ that his wife had a migraine and he’d better go to see how she was. As he left Mildred, promising to see ‘what he could do’, he was heard muttering under his breath that he hoped Zoe would forget to invite her mother-inlaw to next year’s ‘do’.

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Maybe fans’ attitudes are impacted by way the media, and in particular the pay-tv media over-egg the transfer window and in particular, transfer deadline day, but at the heart of this bloodbath is the players. Players who have lives, who have families, friends, children in schools and may be settled in the areas they reside.

A player who has represented three of the East Midlands’ biggest clubs once described being made to feel like a piece of meat in the transfer window, and it’s hard not to feel for them. Not all players earn silly money, some are just normal, down to earth blokes trying to be settled and earn a good living.

I feel like the transfer window has been outgrown, and now business should revert to how it used to be. If you want to sign a player in November, you can. Go and do it. It might even help the lower league clubs who rely so heavily on transfer income.

It may also stop this rather weird, obsession for news condensed down into a crazy fourweek period after Christmas.

Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinty Mirror

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