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

SEPTEMBER ‘20

BROADMEADOWS, SOUTH NORMANTON, BLACKWELL, NEWTON & HILCOTE

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LOOE 12 – 16 Oct (HB) - £337

MYSTERY 17 – 18 Oct (HB) - £118

BOURNEMOUTH 19 – 23 Oct (HB) - £289

EXMOUTH, DEVON 26 – 30 Oct (HB) - £377

LONGLEAT HOUSE AT CHRISTMASTIME 19 – 22 Nov (HB) - £311

EASTBOURNE – TURKEY & TINSEL 23 – 27 Nov (HB) - £285

LLANDUDNO HOLLY & MISTLETOE 29 Nov – 3 Dec (HB) - £394

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKETS 12 – 15 Dec (B&B) - £266

CHRISTMAS AT LETCHWORTH HALL 23 – 27 Dec (HB) - £514

CHRISTMAS AT BLACKWELL GRANGE 23 – 27 Dec (HB) - £548

INVERNESS DIAMOND ALL INCLUSIVE 31st Oct – 4th Nov (HB) - £409

Bournemouth 99p Bar Special 8 – 12 Feb (HB) - £207

Mystery 13 – 14 Feb (HB) - £108

Torquay 22 – 26 Feb (HB) - £204

London, Mary Poppins 1 – 2 Mar (B&B) - £194 Inverness All-Inclusive 12 – 15 Dec (B&B) - £266

Bournemouth 99p Bar Special 23 – 27 Dec (HB) - £548

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06 – 09 Dec (B&B) 01 – 05 Apr (HB )

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DAY EXCURSIONS *ADMISSIONS INCLUDED Sat 10 Oct

Windsor

£29

Sat 26 Sept

Cotswolds Mystery

£25

Sat 3 Octo

Lincoln And International Bomber Command

£28

Wed 28 Oct Blackpool Illuminations

£26 Adult £13 Child

CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT

Please note that all vehicles will be thoroughly disinfected prior to every trip and new air purification systems have been installed TO REQUEST YOUR BROCHURE(S):

TEL (01629) 582826

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From the Editor After saying how great it was that Yoga was back last month – Katie B has only gone and decided to have a sabbatical from teaching for an extended period – for all the right reasons, but what about me! How rude! Still, for our last lesson, she left us with all our favourite positions (insert eyeroll!) and serenaded us with an instrumental version of “time to say goodbye” as we were leaving (second eyeroll!) – it was nothing if not dramatic but I will very much miss my stretchy Mondays, Katie and our lovely group!

In other great news – it’s 10 years since I delivered the first Amber Valley Voice through the doors of 2,500 homes in Swanwick, Riddings & Leabrooks!!!

It was a bit hairy as to whether we would make it to 10 years and this year has been no exception to the long list of curve balls that has been thrown during our time, and like many small businesses it was genuinely touch and go, but we here and we are here we are here to stay!

It’s been a bit emosh, this trip down memory lane!

Thinking back, I can’t tell you how nervous I was trotting up people’s driveways (with half my family spread out delivering around Broadway!). And you always think the worst – what if they don’t want it, what if they come out and shout at me, what if they think it’s rubbish!! – I look back on that first edition now and we a very critical eye, I think it is rubbish but I can’t say that it didn’t have my heart and soul poured into it and maybe everyone else saw that too?

Still, for whatever reason, you wonderful people seemed to get the gist of what I was trying to do and stuck with us – both readers and advertisers alike and here we are, 10 years later – 9 magazines, 48,000 homes, over 60 distributors, 6 wonderful people to work with (7 if you include Liam but he doesn’t really count as I can’t ever get rid of him – well, I could but it’ll be mightily costly!!!)

Looking back through the cringe worthy first edition

– we’ve still got 3 of our original advertisers in the magazine; R H Builders, S T Roofing and Seals Fodder Room, which is more than a bit awesome and they’ve become firm friends of mine over the years.

We’ve created a bit of a timeline in the centre pages to show you the journey that we’ve been on and we’ll be making mention of this throughout the year as we’re planning a few bits and bobs in relation to our anniversary. Despite this 2020 shaped catastrophe, we are working hard and planning to keep bringing in fresh new looks, interesting new articles and features and new ideas for what we hope to be, at least, the next 10 years.

So please raise a glass to our wonderful team who are quite simply phenomenal at what they do, distributors who are wonderful and brave the weather every month to bring you the magazine, all our advertisers – many of whom are truly local and we try and support them as much as they support us, contributors who keep you entertained and of course yourselves – I could not have produced a thing without any of you effectively inviting me into your homes each and every month and it certainly wouldn’t have made it to 10 years.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

See you next month (when normality resumes and much less gushing!),

Emily x

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Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: October edition – 18th September November edition – 16th October

To advertise email info@voicemagazines.co.uk or call us on 01773 549 035 Printed by Newman Thomson Ltd and distributed to 5,000 homes in Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Blackwell, Newton & Hilcote. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Voice Magazines Limited for claims, errors or omissions made in advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views expressed by contributor or other sources. Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is not To advertise please 01773 035 3 Voice549 Magazines Limited, 81 High Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire. DE55 2BP. Registered in England permitted without the prior consent ofcall the publisher. & Wales No: 10550557

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Body & Mechanical Repairs MOT Testing Car Sales

Tel: 01773 811 540 South Normanton & Pinxton Electoral Division

Councillor Jim Coyle Member’s Surgery

Monday 14 Sept 2020 Monday 12 Oct 2020 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm The Post Mill Centre, off Market Street, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ. Tel: 07785 287 193 E: jim.coyle@derbyshire.gov.uk

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OTHER SERVICES

South Normanton Community Church A Great Place To Flourish After Lock-down.

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Pre register to join us on Sundays 10:45am at the Postmill Centre Or catch us ‘live’ online (Facebook) at 11am For more details visit our website :-

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Rooted and Established in God’s Love.

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OTHER SERVICES Search ‘www.draycotts.net’

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New Charity Shop coming Early September…

Find us on Portland Square, Sutton in Ashfield

OPENING SOON Donations of good quality clothes, toys, bric a brac and books always appreciated Please drop items at John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

We are sorry but we cannot accept electrical items or furniture. www.johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

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John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4HJ

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Volunteers Required to join the John Eastwood Team in various roles in the Hospice and our local Charity Shops.

Roles include: Administration, Receptionist, Gardeners, The tea bar, Patient Buddies and Specialist Buddies, Shop volunteers, Drivers and many more.

We are a seven day a week service and specifically need additional volunteer cover in our tea bar, reception and local shops over weekend periods.

John Eastwood is an amazing Hospice made up of NHS staff, volunteers and the Charitable Trust team.

You will be joining a passionate, caring and dedicated team of people who support patients and families by delivering high level support and services. Training is provided.

If you feel this could be for you please contact: Tracey Barker for an application form by emailing: contact@johneastwoodhospice.org.uk or calling: 01623 622626

www.johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4HJ

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3rd Thursday of each month

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3rd Tuesday of each month

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l a n o i s s e f Pro Services

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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TELEPHONE APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.

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

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Valley Funeral Plan

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ARE YOU SATISFIED THAT YOUR WILL IS CORRECTLY PREPARED AND WITNESSED? Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown we have ensured that all of our Wills have been correctly prepared and witnessed safely in person without the risk of using video appointments.

ALL OF OUR WILLS ARE FIXED FEE WITH NO HIDDEN CHARGES.

Single Wills £156 (inclusive of VAT)

We are able to see you safely and in a relaxed environment at our offices in Somercotes or Alfreton in accordance with current government rules in relation to COVID-19.

Mirrored Wills £234 (inclusive of VAT)

Contact us today to arrange an appointment.

Telephone Appointments are also available.

QualitySolicitors Chapman & Chubb

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Dementia Care | Long-term Care | Residential Care | Day Care Respite Care | Palliative Care

CARE HOME

CARE HOME CARERS RAISE £1500 FOR RESIDENTS FUND

Alfreton care home, The Meadows, gained a huge £1500 from sponsorship for the residents fund. Sue Dennington and Lynn Hardy walked the 85 mile trek from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire to The Meadows care home The pair were pounding the pavement for a total of 4 days from 25th July - 28th July, gathering donations from across the UK. The idea came from Lynn wanting to get fit and lose weight. Lynn said, “Sue and I toyed with the idea and joked about it. We didn’t think we’d actually go for it! It was a very long way and involved 3 hotel stays and lots of drinks.”

Sue said, “The thing that kept us going was everyone’s constant support and the money we were raising for the residents.

Knowing that the sponsorship is going towards outings and activities to make the residents happy was the cherry on the top of the cake.”

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is helpful, kind The residents fund is used for trips such uch trouble. The as heading to the garden centre, enjoying ll help each other an afternoon rovement in my tea, hiring entertainers, get togethers edible. Not only at dothe pub and loads more. also make me and Registered Home Manager, Michelle ome when we visit. *Quote from carehome.co.uk

money for the fund, the pair were helping in more ways than one. It is sure to put smiles on the residents’ faces!”

The Meadows is a part of the Milford Care group which have five more homes across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. All six homes are rated Outstanding or Good

by Care Quality Commision and offer residential, nursing care, dementia care, respite care, long term stays and more.

Sanders said: “We love to create valuable

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CARE HOME

Your family is our family

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Every single member of staff is helpful, kind and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. The teamwork is brilliant, they all help each other wherever necessary. The improvement in my Dad under their care is incredible. Not only do they look after Dad, but they also make me and all our family feel very welcome when we visit. *Quote from carehome.co.uk

Book a tour with us today and join the family.

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Supplying Bouquets & Floral Designs For Special Occasions

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My workshop is in Newton 43 Littlemoor Lane

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D.M. Furnishings

01623 440448

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

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YOUR LOCAL RISE & RECLINE SPECIALISTS ALL our recliners are made to measure to suit your individual need, then made to order within 2 - 6 weeks.

5 Year Warranty on all recliners, including mechanisms and motors.

Visit our shop to get a free fitting and try yourself.

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AMBER VALLEY’S

Markets Back in Business It’s wonderful to be able to report that Amber Valley’s wonderful markets are back in business and providing the familiar high standards and great value. They are of course COVID-19 social distancing compliant.

Heanor and Ripley Markets are trading on Fridays and Saturdays while Alfreton Indoor Market operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays.

Also, check out the Alfreton Market Facebook

page where the traders will be posting all of their latest offers and incentives – it’s well worth a visit.

You will also find details of how to place orders by ‘phone at many of the stalls, if you prefer Our local market traders throughout Amber Valley will be delighted to see you back shopping again and promise a friendly and safe shopping environment.

Grab yourself a bargain while supporting our local markets!

ALFRETON INDOOR MARKET Temporary opening times – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 08:30 – 15:30 (subject to change – check Facebook page for updates)

Covid-19 Compliant – face covering required Many traders accepting telephone orders and offering a delivery service On site café For all the latest news and offers:

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Slimming World Recipe Five-spice cucumber and chicken stirfry Stirfrys are one of the best ways of preparing quick and tasty meals. This recipe is packed full of flavour and is Syn FREE - Amazing!

Serves: 4

Ready in: 30 minutes

Method: 1. Put the five-spice, stock, garlic, ginger and lime juice in a large bowl and mix well. Add the chicken and stir to coat, then set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.

2. Spray a large non-stick wok or frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add the peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until the peppers are beginning to char.

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I’m not sure exactly when I became a GOF - go on, work it out for yourself! - but it seems a long time ago now. Whatever, my blood seems to be constantly at a temperature only just below boiling point these days. Is it just me, or do others quietly simmer when they experience any of the following:a)

Phantom phone calls. You’re in the kitchen preparing your wife’s tea when the phone rings.

She’s obviously unable to answer it as she’s watching Pointless, so you drop everything and dash through before the call goes directly to answerphone. You pick up the receiver and say a breathless “Hello” only to hear either a recorded message or a click, and the phone goes dead.

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Ungrateful drivers. You’re in a queue of stationary, nose to tail, traffic heading towards the traffic lights at the end of Alfreton’s High Street. You see a car at the junction of Limes Avenue with the driver desperately trying to turn right to join your queue. When the lights ahead change you patiently wait to allow this car to join the flow of traffic. He (or she!) cuts across, accelerates away and gets through the lights just as they change, leaving you with a face as red as the light ahead of you and time to reflect upon the fact that they never even acknowledged your courtesy.

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Queue Jumpers. Annoying at the best of times but I reckon it’s worse when in a pub. OK, as I write, this relates to 2020 BC (before coronavirus). In pre Covid 19 days, how frustrating was it to be in the Waggon & Horses,

waiting patiently at the bar for your first drink, when someone who has already had a bellyful of ale appears alongside and gets served before you? NB – I only used ‘Spoons’ as an example for effect and before I get barred I’d like to say that their staff are brilliant!! d)

Cyclists. I don’t want to knock those getting out and about to keep fit. However, I bet I’m not alone when, walking along the Five Pits Trail recently, to nearly jump out of my skin as without warning, a bike suddenly whizzes past.

OK bikers, you may no longer need to have a bell on your machine, but it’s surely common courtesy to give some form of advance notice.

Having made a commitment to my wife that after all these years, I’ll change the habits of a lifetime and give up moaning, I promise to be a bit more upbeat next month. In the meantime, whatever your personal view on face coverings, I’m sure, like me, you’ll have laughed at the story of the guy photographed on the train on his way to work. He was wearing a pair of frilly knickers on his face with the leg holes over his ears. What an image, but top marks for inventiveness!

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Gardener’s Calendar While the garden should still be full of flowers, this is also a good time to think about pruning and dividing so the garden stays healthy and bountiful next year.

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