Voice Magazines - Sutton-in-Ashfield and Huthwaite Edition - April 2020

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From the Editor Dear Readers, It is fair to say that this has not been the start to a new decade that anyone wanted.

Each day brings a new challenge for our public services, our population, our parents and our businesses. In these unprecedented times, it’s hard to know what is next to be hit and where to turn for some solace.

On a human level, I am simultaneously outraged and humbled by the daily acts of both selfishness and selflessness. It’s a stressful time, I get that but wandering out of supermarkets with armsfull of toilet rolls whilst sticking two fingers up at everyone else is ludicrous and alarming and says a lot about the person. Whereas, the lady who works at the Kirkby supermarket who saw a distressed elderly man, as there was no bread left and gave him hers from her personal shopping… at no charge (see our FB page for the story), is just heart-warming and reassuring. Humans are confusing and complex but…

From a business point of view, it is worrying times.

We are planning to carry on as much as normal as possible. We have taken all reasonable measures, including ensuring that our deliverers use disposable gloves. We think you’ll need something to read, if and when you are in quarantine and we have included more articles and information to do whilst you are at home. With the schools closing we’ve created some craft articles to do with the kids, some checklists to keep you sane and some articles reminding you that normalcy will resume!

We should all be doing our best to help the more vulnerable, so why not pop a note through a neighbour’s door with some contact details on and they can get in contact if you need to. It’s

nice to know that there is someone you can reach out to. On that note, if you are a vulnerable person and you haven’t got a note through your door, drop us a call. All our phone lines will be up and running and we are willing and able to help where possible.

Please spare a thought for all the small, local businesses in this magazine and do what you can. We rely on these businesses when times are good so let’s do our best to help to support them through the hard times. They are suffering so please, carry on phoning them and make a future booking, buy some gift vouchers so they can feed their families this week too, shout about how good they are when you do use them and make sure they survive this situation.

With that in mind, we’ve set up a Voice in the Community Facebook page. I would love it if all our advertisers posted a video or a link to say what they are doing and that they are open for business. And I would love all our readers and supporters to post useful info and positive messages on it We are writing a line in the history books, so let’s make future generations proud, keep calm and carry on – we’ve got this!

Emily x PS: Don’t forget to mention the ‘Voice’ when you use any of the companies in this magazine

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Things to do!

We’re all having to change our usual ways of living in the current climate. But that doesn’t mean that we have to be bored - and to be honest most of us would relish the opportunity to have some time at home. So let us help inspire you with some ideas to keep busy!

HAVE A SORT OUT - whether it’s your wardrobe, that dreaded cupbord you’ve been ignoring for years or even boxes in the loft from last time you moved!

Charity stores will be grateful for the donations once we are all back out and about!

INDULGE IN SOME SELF CARE - a relaxing bubble bath, manicure and meditation - you’ve got time to treat yourself

GET LOST IN A GOOD BOOK (OR TWO) - with everything so digital these days, reconnect with a paper copy of a favourite or try something different.

There’s bound to be a book lurking in your collection you’ve never got around to reading.

BINGE ON A BOXSET - again whether it’s an old favourite or something totally new. Be entertained!

EXERCISE THE GREY MATTER - puzzles like crosswords, wordsearches and sudoku are great ways to keep your brain sharp.

KEEP A JOURNAL OR DIARY - whether its an online blog or a paper diary, write down your thoughts and what you’ve been doing. As well as good for mental health, it’s a great way to reconnect with writing.

ORGANISE YOUR PHOTOS - most people will have biscuit tins or their computer drive. It’s a great time to relive great memories and organise photos into albums!

LEARN A NEW SKILL OR HOBBY - is there something you’ve been keen to learn but never had the time. With many resources online it’s easier than ever to find information or online learning resources.

READY, STEADY... COOK! Release your inner Delia Smith and cook up a storm in the kitchen. Whether that’s sweet treats or trying out a more complex recipe out of a cook book you’ve never had the time or inclination to create.

DELETE THOSE EMAILS - do you have 1,000,000,001 unread emails sat in your inbox? Dejunk and get them all filed into folders.

SOW YOUR SEEDS! It’s the very start of spring so a great time to get your garden sorted or plant some containers. Whether your preference is flowers or vegetables, growing your own is something to be proud of. Plus it’s great to get some fresh air!

NOT SO TAXING - if you are self employed why not get your tax return in order to avoid the January panic next year!

MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL... have a plan! Days can seem long and monotomous if you don’t have a routine or schedule. Make a list of things you would like to get done - that could be daily tasks as well as longer term projects. Split your days up into sections and fill each with things to do so you have a sort of timetable to keep you on track. If you have children to care for this will be really important to keep them entertained. Put the planner somewhere prominant so everyone knows what’s happening today or even later in the week.

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KEEP MOVING - don’t forget to keep active! Pop on your favourite music and dance around the kitchen, find a workout DVD or practical some yoga. Just remember to build active time into your day.

DIG OUT A BOARD GAME - a great way to get the family together for fun! And let’s face it some of them like Monopoly can go on for a while!

REMEMBER TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS - pick up the phone, video call or if you are able to post a letter to friends / family not near you. The elderly inparticular will really appreciate you reaching out.

MAKE TRAVEL PLANS - ok, ok so we aren’t going to be going on far flung holidays for a while but write your dream list of destinations to go in the future.

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This is one of our favourite walks whenever we want to take the boys out for a quick leg stretch. The walk is worth it alone for the great views from the Miner Statue, which is the highest point in Nottinghamshire. Recently, they have cleared some of the trees back, which has improved the visibility even more.

There is so much to recommend this walk. Good trails, parking at a visitors’ centre, where you can get a hot drink and a snack, wooded areas, ponds for the swimmers (just watch our for the swans!) and did I mention the fantastic views! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

3 mile circular walk from Teversal Visitors Centre, via The Miner at Silverhill Wood Country Park.

A gentle walk for you and your dog. This short length walk should take around 1½ - 2 hours. It is mostly on trails but as ever make sure you wear appropriate footwear for the conditions. .

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Start: Teversal Trails Visitor Centre, Carnarvon St, Teversal, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 3HJ 1.

With the Visitor centre on your left exit the car park via the path towards the Teversal Trail.

Shortly, at the fork in the path, take the left path to cross over a small footbridge then turn left at the T-junction

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After a short distance turn right along the Teversal Trail, heading north. Follow the trail for some distance to cross over a bridge over a road. Shortly after the bridge take a path on the left, signposted to ‘The Miner’.

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Follow the path as it emerges from a wooded section and then around the outside of a large pond, on your right. Ignore any paths off until reaching a T-junction of paths, with another, larger pond in front of you.

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Turn right at the T-Junction following the path for some distance, uphill and around to the left. The path levels off and straightens before bending around to the right. The path then bends to the left and left again before bringing you to a fork in the path.

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Take the left-hand path, heading uphill. The path straightens then bends around to the left before straightening again. After some distance you will reach a more open area with ‘The Miner statue on a hill on your right.

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Take the stepped path on the right up to the Miner statue to take in the view, then head back down on the path to your left, to re-join the path you were on.

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Follow the path downhill for some distance until reaching a loose crossroads of paths.

Take the path to the left and follow this for some distance as it brings you back to the larger pond you were at earlier.

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follow the path as it goes around the pond on your left, then turn right at the junction to return back along the path you came in on, with the smaller pond now on your left-hand side.

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Follow the path back onto the Teversal Trail, now heading south and back over the road bridge. Continue for some distance until you reach a path on the left. Take the path for a short distance then turn right to cross back over the footbridge and back towards the car park.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

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Krafty Kids Stuck indoors and looking for some easy activities to keep the kids busy? Don’t worry as James (age 6), our resident ‘Krafty Kids Konsultant’, is at hand with some quick projects you can all try at home with the kids using stuff you have in your arts stash or around the house!

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What you’ll need: • Card loo roll inner (!)

• Paint • Black felt tip pen • Cotton wool balls • Glue • Decorations - if you want to!

What you’ll need: • Empty card egg carton • Green paint • Straw or pipe cleaner • Pencil or ball point pen • Decorations - you choose!

How to make it: • Take a clean loo roll or kitchen roll cardboard inner • Paint the inner with whatever colour you want to!

• While you are waiting for the paint to dry, get some colourful card and cut out two identical thin oval shapes for the ears.

• Using a different coloured piece of card cut out two slightly smaller ovals to the previous ones • Glue the smaller ovals in the centre of the larger ones • Next put a line of glue all around the edge of the front of your ear shapes and stick on little pieces of cotton wool • Stick the completed ears to your painted inner • Make your bunny face with felt pens and any decorations you choose, like googly eyes!

Fu nky Frog Door Hanger What you’ll need: • Thin card • White paper • Black felt tip pen • Glue & sticky tape • Things to trace around!

How to make it: • Take the empty egg carton and carefully cut the base cut longways down the middle (you don’t need the lid).

• Take one of the sections and paint green all over. Leave to dry.

• Using the pencil/pen make two small holes in one of the front sections of your egg carton shape for the caterpillar’s feelers.

• Cut two sections of drinking straw or pipe cleaner (about 5cm each) and carefully push through the holes you just made.

• Next to decorate! Get creative to decorate your caterpillar! Draw on or use googly eyes, then stick on shapes or use felt tips to make your caterpillar super funky!

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How to make it: • Take a piece of card and cut three identical length strips for the arms and legs. One of these strips should be cut in half to make shorter lengths for the arms. Zig zag fold each of the strips.

• Cut out feet and hand shapes like shown in the picture and stick one to the end of each arm/leg strip.

• Trace around a teaplate and cut out to make the main body shape, then using a different colour cut out a slightly smaller circle.

• Stick the smaller circle onto the larger one as shown.

• Stick the arms and legs onto the body shape.

• Draw an oval shape onto a piece of card and before cutting out draw on two small circles at the top for the eyes.

• Trace and cut out two smaller circles on white paper for the eyes.

Using a black felt pen draw on the eyes. Stick onto the face shape at the top. Draw on the nose and mouth.

• Stick the head to the top of the body shape.

• Take a length of string and attach to the top of the head ready to hang on your door! Why not write your name on frog’s tummy?

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Fingerprint Sheep Card What you’ll need: • Colourful card • Paint • Black felt tip pen • Small plastic plate

How to make it: • Fold your piece of card in half • Put a small amount of white paint on the plastic plate • Dip your fingertip in the paint and then press onto the card to make a fingerprint • Repeat until you have created the body of the sheep • Using your thumb dipped in the paint make the sheep’s head with a thumbprint • When the paint is dry use the black felt tip to draw your sheep’s legs, eyes, nose and ears.

• If you want to add some flowers to your card then use a different coloured paint using your fingertip to create the petals and middles of the flower.

For any activity always remember to supervise children using scissors or do the cutting bit for them.

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Keeping Kids Busy As we write this the majority of schools are still operating normally however given the uncertainty of where we are things are changing rapidly. If you find yourself in the situation of having your children at home, there are resources to help you get through it!

It’s understandable that children are going to feel anxious about what is happening and the ongoing news coverage. And for most adults it’s a worrying time financially and managing to keep going as normally as possible. We need to keep in mind that even relatively small changes in routine can be very overwhelming for children so its crucial to try and portray this as an adventure to reassure them everything will be fine.

There are lots of resources out there to help you plan and schedule, particularly if you are also trying to work from home as well as occupy youngsters. We’ve found this fab itinerary online of a sample daily routine which can be flexed to your own circumstances.

We are pretty sure schools will, if it does come to closures, have arrangements for work children can do but below are some free online home schooling websites you can access to help. We will post ideas and share links to our own Voice Magazines social media pages for as long as this situation continues: www.tts-group.co.uk

www.scholastic.com/learnathome www.home-education.org.uk

www.twinkl.co.uk (offering some free resources) Tutoring company Kip McGrath can provide online tutoring for primary and secondary school age children. Contact them for more information: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/online-tutoring If you have babies and toddlers check out social media as many activity providers are doing video sessions so you can still do things with your little one whilst classes are not running.

Make sure you also take some time for yourself. This is very stressful time for parents and self care is so important.

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Sample Daily Routine 9.00-9.30am Morning Activity

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2.30-3.30pm Afternoon Activity Outdoor play, bike rides, walking (if possible)

3.30pm Onwards

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The ‘B’ Hive The answers go round the hive starting at the top “B” in a clockwise direction and the last letter of each answer is the first letter of the next answer eg BEEBONY = BEE EBONY, there are no gaps between the words. If a clue cannot be answered then the beginning letter of the next answer will be the last letter of the previously unknown answer. The answers spiral round to finish at the “B” in the centre of the hive. The clues are numbered in order to go ound the hive and 7 he number of letters in each answer is given in brackets.

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Sutton Living Memory Group “As a lifelong resident of Sutton and Chair of Sutton Living Memory Group, I am proud to live here. Ashfield has so many places to visit and explore. We really do have something for everyone.

Our heritage is as diverse and fascinating as anywhere else in the country. Ashfield has been home to some of the most famous people in the world. Literary giants Lord Byron and D.H.Lawrence. Byron’s daughter Ada Lovelace, a brilliant mathematician and major inspiration behind the development of computer programming.

Elizabeth Hooton, the famous Quaker from Skegby, a lady of great passion, devotion and bravery. She suffered for her beliefs, but she inspired others to take up the cause she believed in. Jeremiah Brandreth, a resident of Sutton, one of three men executed by the government of the day for wanting to champion workers rights and conditions during the Pentrich Rising. Ashfield was known as the nursery of English Cricket with Sutton stars such as Johnny Briggs, William Barnes and Topsy Wass amongst others gracing cricket grounds around the world. Sutton is renowned for its Hosiery and Textile heritage as well as its mines and manufacturing base.

In addition Ashfield is the home to some of the most beautiful country parks and walking trails in the country.

Kings Mill Reservoir and its newly refurbished Mill Waters Cafe. Teversal Trails and the Green Flag award winning Sutton Lawn and Brierley Park to name but a few. Wonderful spaces to walk, run and cycle, experience some stunning wildlife and attend some great events. Ashfield also has a number of sites of special scientific interest. For something completely different, how about a visit to the Sherwood Observatory. Ideally situated, a place where you can learn about astronomy during one of the open evenings and take part in workshops and learn how to photograph the night sky.

So let’s be proud of Ashfield, its people, its culture, its community. From Sutton to Hucknall, to Kirkby and the Rurals, Ashfield really has so much more to discover.

Sutton Living Memory Group strive to preserve, protect and promote Sutton’s rich heritage and history. We share special memories, photographs, even ghost stories and mysteries of the area. Our heritage gallery will be open again soon in the Idlewells shopping centre. A place for people to visit, donate items and meet and share memories with others. The Idlewells management and owners have been so supportive of our endeavours, as have Discover Ashfield and the District and County Councils.”

Article written and researched by Darron Ellis

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With working from home becoming the new normal, maybe we will all become nostalgic for our old workplaces, watching re-runs of the office when we should be working.…

Fings Ain’t Wot They Used to Be (Part 2)

Whether or not we’ve personally worked in an office, we all have an idea of the type of working environment that the current office worker enjoys/endures. At least the cynics among us think they do. They’re convinced that anyone working in an office is inappropriately dressed and disinterested as they bang away at keyboards all day long occasionally looking up and behind to see if ‘the boss’ is standing watching before:a) placing an online order with Amazon b) checking Facebook or other social media formats c) finding out the latest Test score from Lord’s d) sending an email to their best friend........ or e) .................. getting on with some work.

If they’re not typing, they will invariably be on the telephone chatting away to a client, supplier, colleague at the other end of the office, the canteen to order their lunch or.................their Mum. Even though work place discipline has changed radically over the years, despite the views of the cynics, it is certainly not like that for the vast majority of hard working office workers. I know, I was one once. There have however, been many changes since I started.

For example, it’s difficult to accept today but it was not that long ago that not only were over half of your colleagues likely to be smokers, they were able

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to indulge their habit whilst at work. Non-smokers, whether they liked it or not, just had to put up with it, and without being aware of it at the time, were later to be classified as ‘passive’ smokers.

Nowadays, whilst sitting at your desk, you can send items for copying with a few keyboard strokes. An industrial sized photocopier, somewhere in the building, will generate as many copies as you request at a rate of about 100/minute. My generation had to make do (and have lots of messy fun!) with a Gestetner duplicating machine. If you’re not sure what one of those is you can Google it but please............ not while you’re at work!

These days, it’s easy to send documents as email attachments to anywhere in the world. Can you imagine how Emily would feel if I rang her and said I was just about to send over this article and could she please “Stand by the fax machine”? How much time did we waste while waiting for those?

Office life is much less formal than it used to be. Not only did all male workers have to wear a suit and tie but, and It’s hard to believe now, female office workers had to come to work dressed like a maiden aunt, with some employers insisting that when (NB - not if) the young lady concerned married, she had to give up her job.

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A list of expenses you can claim back Our friendly local solicitors want to listen to your story and help you get compensation to cover your immediate losses and to plan for what you might need in the future.

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