Voice Magazines - Alfreton & Villages Edition - March 2020

ALFRETON, TIBSHELF, SOUTH WINGFIELD, SHIRLAND, CRICH, STONEBROOM, HIGHAM, WESSINGTON, WESTHOUSES & OAKERTHORPE

MARCH ‘20

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A strange sight seen again on Somerlea Park in Leabrooks

They were here last year and are returning again this year, what a sight for sore eyes they make, a group of FLAT GREEN LAWN BOWLERS known by the mythical name of the PHOENIX. Thanks to Ripley CVS, Grant funding was awarded to the Phoenix Bowls Club, by a panel of adjudicators, for 5 unemployed people to have the opportunity to join the Phoenix Bowls Club, with coaching provided absolutely free.

These 5 places are open to any person in receipt of benefits over the age of 18. This grant allows The Phoenix Bowls Club to draw down a further 10 places if need be.

So apply now for one of these unique places before they have all gone.

The Committee welcome new players and are actively seeking them, from beginners to experienced league players, so come along and join our members.

The people of Somercotes can once again sit in the park on a hot balmy summer’s evening and watch and enjoy this great game that is open to all, young and old alike.

To join the Phoenix Bowls Club or find out more telephone 01773 438 077 or visit our website www.phoenixbowlsclub.co

Alfreton WI Next Meeting: 24th March

SPEAKER: Anne Harvey ‘Behind the Green Baize Door’ Meetings: Every 4th Tuesday at 7.30pm

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Things to do Family Forest Fun

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Sunday 22nd March & 19th April 10.30am – 12noon

26th March 7-9pm Greenwich Park, Nottingham Rd, Ripley DE5 3AY Tickets £15, refreshments included.

For more information or tickets find @doubleclearnlp on Facebook or call Chantelle on 07811 101415

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THE GREAT BRITISH DOG WALK AT CARSINGTON WATER

at Carsington Water

Family session for families with children age 6+ years in the outdoor classroom enjoying nature based, forest school type activities.

Costs £7 per child, adults free. All families get a free 2 hour parking pass. Meet at the Wildlife Discovery Room.

Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.

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Saturday 28th March

The long route will take you around the entire border of Carsington Water – all 9 miles of it! There will be a Hearing Dog demo and a fun dog show to enjoy before the walk starts!

Registration: 10am Walk Starts: 11am

Cost: Adults: £10 online, £12 on the day, Children (under 16): free Distance: 5km (Family Route) or 13km (Scenic Route)

For more info www.hearingdogs.org.uk

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Things to do Nature Tots

9th & 23rd March 10am-2pm, 16th March 10.30am- 12.15pm

Our session welcomes little one’s from 0-5yrs to come and get involved in some fun outdoor, nature-based playtime. It’s also a good chance for parents and guardians to grab a cup of tea and have a chat. Come along anytime and leave when you like. £4 per child, or book 6 block sessions for £20. £6 family ticket for up to three siblings per session.

Whistlestop Discovery Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PT

Charity Concert with Shirland Welfare Band and Another Dimension In aid of The Nightingale Macmillan Unit at Royal Derby Hospital Presented by The Inner Wheel Club of Alfreton

Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm

Pollinating the Peak

at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton Tickets £8 in advance (£10 at the door)

Tuesday 10th March 7.30pm

Available from members of Alfreton Inner Wheel or from Joy Fox at fox-fox@tiscali.co.uk

Come along and learn more about our precious bumblebees and the work of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Cost: £3 inc. tea and biscuits.

Bradbury Community House, Market Street, Glossop, SK13 8AR

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE

Take the Lead: Dog day

Wednesday 11th March 7.30pm

Sunday 15th March 10am-3pm

Bring along your dog for a lovely walk around our nature reserve and help us promote the ‘Take the Lead in the Peak District’ campaign.

Peak Shopping Village Nature Reserve, Chatsworth Rd, Rowsley, DE4 2JE .For more info call 01773 881188 www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Riddings Park Community Centre Nigel Slater’s talk includes lots of tips on how to increase the number of wildlife species in your garden. What to plant, compost, logs, lawns, ponds, friends, enemies and lots more. All welcome. Event charge £2

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THE INNER WHEEL OF ALFRETON Registered Charity No: 1043721

PEAK HOG ROAST

Charity Concert

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Saturday 21st March - 7.30pm at the

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Shirland Welfare Band and

Another Dimension Tickets £8 (£10 on the door)

available from members of Alfreton Inner Wheel or email Joy Fox at fox-fox@tiscali.co.uk

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Slimming World Recipe Chicken Tikka Kebabs with Pitta Having a kebab always feels like a treat. So why not treat yourself with this fabulous Slimming World recipe. This dish is perfectly complemented with a tasty side salad.

Serves: 4

Ready in: 25 minutes

Syns per serving: 7 (deduct 7 Syns if using Pitta Bread wholemeal as a healthy extra ‘b’ choice)

Method:

Ingredients:

1. Put the chicken in a freezer bag (or a glass or stainless-steel bowl) with the curry powder, yogurt and garlic. Season with salt and stir to combine.

• 8 skinless and boneless chicken thighs, visible fat removed, cut into bite-size pieces

2. Seal the bag or cover the bowl with cling film and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

3. For the salad, put the cucumber, radishes, celery and lettuce in a bowl. Mix together the yogurt and chopped coriander, season, then stir through the salad.

• 3 level tbsp tikka curry powder*

4. Preheat your grill to high. Lift the chicken out of the marinade, letting any excess drain off, then thread onto 4 metal skewers. Place on a baking tray lined with foil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, or until the chicken is lightly charred and cooked through.

• 250g fat-free natural Greekstyle yogurt • 3 garlic cloves, crushed

5. Toast the pitta breads. Scatter the coriander sprigs over the chicken skewers and serve with 1 pitta bread per person with the salad and lemon wedges for squeezing over.

• 4 x 60g wholemeal pitta breads • Lemon wedges, to serve

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Mother’s Day Carvery

Sunday 22nd March 12noon-6pm Adult Carvery £9.95

Kid’s Carvery £5.45

BOOKING ESSENTIAL includes romantic buffet hot and cold

Easter

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Good Friday - open as normal Easter Sunday - open as normal Easter Monday - open 12-8pm

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Why not enjoy our Kids Outdoor Play Area

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Thursday 12 noon - 2pm

2 Courses £9.95 • 1 Course £7.45 • Light Bite Carvery (smaller portion) £5.45 Carvery 12 noon - 3.30pm

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

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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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 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 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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Welcome to...

Alfreton

Welcome to our brand spanking new Alfreton High Street Feature!

This is something we have thought about doing for a long time. The Alfreton high street has a long and varied history but in recent times we feel it has been in need of some love.

This feature will include a look back fondly on the past but at the same time the focus is very much on the here and now.

We are lucky to have such a great variety of excellent shops and businesses in Alfreton. Maybe over the years we have taken it for granted and the temptation to head to out-of-town shopping centres or to shop online is understandable but I hope we never see the death of the town centre. It is the place where so many of our memories are formed from childhood to now and so forms a key part of our community identity.

Imagine growing up in a world of bland shopping centres and retail parks. When you need that piece of expert advice where would you find that trusted person who relies on their reputation? And what about that quirky gift, unique clothing or unusual item for you home that you just can’t find in shopping chains?

It’s not worth thinking about, so long live the high street and all who shop in it!

I love looking at old photos, it stirs memories and not just physical one’s, but smells and sounds and sometimes if I’m really lucky I can almost feel a little bit of how it once felt to be in that place at that time.

Our Danielle was lucky enough to have been shown around the Alfreton Heritage Centre by Secretary, John Rayson and he loaned us a few photographs to share with you.

First up we have a couple of photos which date from the late 1980’s, around the time I was a child and remember coming down the High Street with my Granny May, who ‘always had her hat on’ and would often whip me out for a cream cake from the Naughty but Nice café. The top image looks down from the crossing of Rodgers Lane and Cressy Rd and the bottom image looks down from corner of Limes Avenue, with the King Alfred pub on the right. (There is even a legend that states that Alfreton is said to have been founded by King Alfred the Great.)

Thank you to all the advertisers who have got involved… it really couldn’t happen without you.

Thank you to Alfreton and District Heritage Trust. We have more about them on page 44 but you can also check out their Facebook page, visit them online at alfretonanddistrictheritagetrust.wordpress.com, or in person at Alfreton Heritage Centre, Heritage Chapel, Rodgers Lane, Alfreton DE55 7FF between 2-4pm on Sundays.

I would also like to say a huge thankyou to our own Danielle, who was instrumental in pulling the feature together, from concept to publication.

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Memories of the past

EMPIRE THEATRE

The picture below is of the Empire Theatre, which opened in 1922 and was demolished in 1986 to make way for some new shops. To the left of the entrance is WM Clarke’s Shop and to the right was Fred Walkers Sweet Shop.

I was asking my Dad exactly where the Theatre was. As well as telling me it was opposite the King Alfred pub and next door to where Costa Coffee is now he told me one of his early memories of being taken by school to see Charlton Heston and the ‘parting of the waves’ in the Ten Commandments.

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A Tour of Alfreton Heritage Centre As I mentioned at the start of this feature that Danielle was fortunate enough to be given a tour of the Alfreton Heritage Centre which is maintained by the Alfreton and District Heritage Trust. We were so impressed we wanted to share

Curry’s Store next door. Outside the stores are Mr Brown, owner of the Café and Mr Thorpe the Bookmaker. (Wouldn’t you love to know what they were talking about?)

Bill remembers Browns Market Café well and told us it was where ‘What’s Your Poison’ is now. In his words “I can still remember the famous savoury meat pies, the smell and the taste, mm mm mm”

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We are back with another ‘classic walk’ this month. This walk originally feature in October 2015 but it has remained strong in our memories ever since so we are delighted to be able to feature it again, with many of you seeing it for the first time.

The walk makes good use of the Linby Trail and the area around Newstead Abbey to offer beautiful scenery along with a good leg stretch and good terrrain, We were battered by Storm Dennis and previously Storm Ciara in the build-up to the magazine publication so I think we are due some nice spring weather in which to enjoy getting out and about with our furry friends again.

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As Max Bygraves (and if you don’t know who he is/was, ask your grandma) once said...

Fings Ain’t Wot They Used to Be (Part 1)

Would you have ever thought that seemingly rationale human beings could become so devastated if they thought they had lost their phone? Did you think that the English language would see the introduction of more new words and phrases like OMG, BTW, 2nite, TX, LOL, GR8, B4N, BRB, BCNU, TMI etc... than at any time since the Norman Conquest?

Be honest, no you didn’t!

Well, can you imagine how the youngsters of today would have managed before mobile phones took over the world?

In the ‘old days’ - i.e. any time before 1985! - we had to use either landlines or payphones. The former was generally found in a room or hallway with the handset attached by cord to the main unit. This meant that when you made or received a call you had limited freedom and often found your Mum listening in as you tried to impress your boy/girlfriend. Unlike today, you couldn’t just carry on the conversation for another hour in the bathroom. Not only that, you had your Dad in the background muttering, ”Don’t forget that it’s me that pays the bills in this house!”

If you needed privacy, you had to put your coat on and go down the street to the nearest phone box. There were however, a number of problems with this option.

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Would the box be vacant and even when it was, had it recently been used as a toilet? Would the phone be working? Did you have enough change? Could you remember the number? Besides all that, if there was no-one at the other end, you couldn’t just leave a message and would have to go home before repeating the entire process.

Assuming that you had got into the box and had just begun an earnest intimate conversation with the love of your life, you could guarantee that there would soon be a knock on the phone box door. You’d look up to see someone outside. It was invariably a middle aged woman, with headscarf protecting her curlers hopping from one foot to another and mouthing something like “Will you be long? I’ve got to make an urgent appointment with my gynaecologist.”

If you tried to ignore her and turn away, she’d move round the outside of the box and look you in the eye. I defy anyone to continue whispering sweet nothings to whoever is listening at the other end of the line under that sort of pressure.

OK, many of us may look back nostalgically on our youth, but I reckon I’ve just reminded you of one way in which our lives have improved in the modern world.

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