Voice Magazines - Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks and Somercotes Edition - October 2020

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Halloween & Bonfire night is going to be a bit different this year!

As I write, it seems awfully likely (as I think everyone predicted), that this virus will kick in again during the coming winter months. Irrespective of anyone’s views, in one way or another, this will affect a lot of people’s lives – be it health (both mentally and physically), income/ job losses, families and issues that many of us will never understand. 2020 has already been a tough road and it’s still pretty rocky.

What we do know though is that the clocks will still go back on the 25th October, the world will keep turning, the sun will rise every day and seasons will pass. We all have to stay positive and safe, because what’s the alternative?!

It got me thinking this month, this majorly overly used phrase - ‘the new normal?’

Everyone is using it (me included) but consider what your ‘new normal’ looks like? Take some time to consider what ‘normal’ is for you and what you are in such a rush to get back to? Maybe we should take this opportunity to find a ‘better’ normal in future.

before, all the lovely people inside need your help to keep their businesses going throughout this rocky year and we need those fabulous businesses to keep our business going….almost every business we have spoken with has adopted coronavirus measures to their businesses to allow them to still be able to trade – so please keep them going.

If we do go missing for a month or so, you know why! But, we’ve popped a nice little walk in, some puzzles and articles to keep you going.

Until the next time, Stay safe,

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

For as long as we can and for as long as it is safe to do so, we will bring you your monthly magazines. As I’ve said

Upcoming Submission Deadline for Advertisers & Contributors: November edition – 16th October December edition – 13th November

To advertise email info@voicemagazines.co.uk or call us on 01773 549 035 Printed by Newman Thompson Ltd and distributed to 5,000 in Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes homes. 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 permitted To advertise callVoice the Voice Team onStreet, 01773 549 035 Magazines Limited, 81 High South Normanton, Derbyshire. DE55 2BP. Registered in England 3 & without the prior consentplease of the publisher.

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CHARITY SHOP Donations of good quality clothes, toys, bric a brac and books always appreciated

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

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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.

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Here at peak we put you first; we want to be able to help you with no – nonsense, friendly service to help you get the ideal solution whether you’re wanting a mortgage or protection cover. We take care of the entire process and you will have access to our exclusive range of lenders and insurers, as well as being allocated your own personal advisor.

Finally, we are very good at our jobs and we strive to be the go-to mortgage and protection company locally. We are nationally recognised too with Rhys making the final 3 for top Protection Broker IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY at the 2020 British Mortgage Awards and we currently have over 145 5-star Google Reviews from our raving fans.

We have three advisors. Rhys is the founder and director of Peak and has over 14 years’ experience working within the financial services industry.

So, if you ever need help with queries relating to mortgages or protection, why not go to the local business who you know support your local community and consistently deliver for their clients?

Nick has recently joined Peak after a year working as a Mortgage Advisor at another firm and works with clients in and around Amber Valley.

It’s a no brainer to us.

Meanwhile, Mickey has worked within the property industry for over 9 years and understands the whole process of the property purchasing experience from a range of different perspectives.

Peak Mortgages and Protection started in 2019 and has come extremely far since. We have a large number of clientele already and have expanded our team to 11 people (and several dogs). People seem to like dealing with a pleasant local firm.

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The Derbyshire Hard Of Hearing Service Hearing Help UK provide the Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Service on behalf of Derbyshire County Council Adult Care and NHS Derby and Derbyshire

and support for the hearing-impaired community.

Hearing Help UK is a Derbyshire based organisation

Clinical Commissioning Group.

established over 30 years ago. Our base is at Marehay

The Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Service is available

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for adults aged 18 and over who live in Derbyshire.

in Ripley which is a central location enabling us to

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and friendly staff and volunteers who use a person-

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Here at Hearing Help UK we have been able to continue

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supporting clients during these challenging times.

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MANDY’S TRAVEL PAGE Hi I’m Mandy your Personal Travel Counsellor.

With the recent turn in events, it may seem like trips to far flung countries seem like a distant dream. But what better time to dream? So here is something special to whet your appetite for better times to come.

Bougainvillea Barbados is an elegant, oceanfront, all-suite resort, situated on the lively south coast of Barbados, just 20 minutes from the capital Bridgetown and a short five-minute drive from the nightlife and restaurants of St. Lawrence Gap. Other nearby attractions include Oistin’s, Barbados Golf Club and Rockley Golf Course.

Sitting on two white sand beaches, this is a popular resort for both couples and families alike, with plenty to keep all the family entertained. The hotel has its own fitness centre and there are three pools to choose from as well as two stunning beaches with a multitude of water sports to take advantage of, there is everything you need for an amazing day at the beach. For those looking for a slower pace, the hotel’s spa offers a variety of treatments and services such as couples massage, renewing facials and scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.

Calabash Café is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is famous for its breath-taking beach and ocean views as well as its delicious international cuisine. For a taste of Thailand, try the newly themed beachfront dining at Siam Restaurant, perfect for a couples evening out or for groups celebrating together.

Families will love this hotel with plenty for children of all ages. A kids club is available from children aged 3 to 12 and include lots of activities such as arts and crafts, board games, pool time, play park, dress-up, garden and beach games. There is also a babysitting service for parents looking for a night to themselves with peace of mind.

What’s more, kids up to age 15 stay free all year round!

The hotel features 100 spacious and newly refurbished studios and suites with ocean, garden, or pool views. All rooms include kitchen facilities and living/ dining spaces as well of plenty of other amenities to make your stay a comfortable one.

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Clay Cross Market Place: 9.30am -12 noon Morton, Sitwell Arms: 12.15 – 1.15pm

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Mimi’s Soul Food and Lounge Bar Ltd is an African Home-Based Takeaway serving mouth- watering home -made food and quench thirsting beverages. We also offer Catering Services for any event big or small. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on our menus, products and services. Our aim is to provide our community with delicious flavours from Southern Africa!!!!!

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sun: 3pm – 9pm Fri, Sat: 3pm-10pm

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Slimming World Recipe Chicken Korma We all love a curry don’t we and what’s better than a Syn FREE curry from Slimming World? All the fun, none of the guilt.

Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 hour Syns per serving: FREE Method: 1. Put 300g yogurt in a bowl, add the paprika, turmeric and 4 tbsp tomato purée and mix well. Stir in the chicken, cover and marinade in the fridge for 4 hours (or overnight if possible).

2. Spray a medium saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, remaining tomato purée and a few tbsp water and cook for 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Blitz the onion mixture until smooth using a stick blender (or use a food processor and return to the pan). Stir the chicken and its marinade into the sauce and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

5. Add the stock cube and coconut essence, if using, and stir through for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the coriander and remaining yogurt. Season with salt to taste and serve hot with rice and Speed vegetables.

3. Add the beans and 450ml boiling water and bring to the boil. Reduce

For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk

• 450g fat-free natural Greek yogurt • 2 tbsp paprika • 2 tsp turmeric • 5 tbsp tomato purée • 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks • Low-calorie cooking spray • 4 onions, diced • 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp ground green cardamom seeds • 200g canned cannellini beans, drained • 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled • 1 drop coconut essence (optional) • Small pack fresh coriander, chopped

If you have a recipe that you’d like to share then please send it to: info@voicemagazines.co.uk

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Book Review

American Dirt is a controversial book, but eye-opening and a shocking and very exciting page turner.

Lydia owns a bookshop in Acapulco. She’s married to an investigative journalist and is living a comfortable middle class life until her husband writes a piece about the local drug lord, a man responsible for deaths and terror, who she also happens to innocently know through a shared love of books.

Lydia and her eight year old son are forced to go on the run to El Norte – the USA - after the rest of her family is killed by the drugs cartel in revenge, and the rest of the story is a headlong heart-in-mouth race to escape their tentacles.They follow the route used by fellow refugees, risking their lives daily by riding The Beast – the dangerous El Bestia freight train - and dodging immigration patrols, to say nothing of the informants in the pay of the drug baron.

It’s controversial largely because it’s written by a white American, Jeanine Cummins, about a South American family and there are those who say, this is a story which should be told by a South American and that it paints a picture of Mexico which many Mexicans would not recognise.

Nevertheless real-life stories of the men, women and children who have taken the El Bestia migration route to safety have been researched and verified and the book may be a novel but it is a testament to the desperation of many who have followed this path.

It really is unputdownable and no matter who has written it, you might agree that it can only lead to some understanding of what migrants face.

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Pass the converted mill on your left and some new build houses to your right. Further on your will pass NFU Mutual on your left. Continue along the road with the river on your left and then begin to climb gently. As you climb keep the stone wall on your left and look out for a metal gate on your right leading onto a footpath.

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As you climb keep a stream on your right. When you cross over the stream on the road turn right through a gap onto a signposted footpath. Follow this path to the very end and then turn left along a road back to Tansley Church.

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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There are a few others like moaning at people who a) drop litter b) eat in the cinema c) don’t clean up after their dogs etc., but I guess I’ve made that clear in the past.

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As the nights begin to get cooler what has been growing hidden beneath the big leaves of pumpkin and squash plants is being revealed. Most plot holders on our Leabrooks (Bridle Lane) Allotment site planted squashes and pumpkins directly into their horse manure heaps usually through holes cut in whatever is covering the manure. Our two manure heaps have been completely covered in the huge bright green leaves of the pumpkin and winter squashes so it is a relief to find that as the leaves die back there are some fruit. Apparently in English the plural of squash is squashes. I thought it was squash which would be right if I was living in Canada or the USA. Normally we grow Crown Prince and Buttternut squashes as we know they keep well and have a good flavour so I was surprised to see under the dying leaves some bright orange pumpkins. My daughter in law had surreptitiously slipped in one pumpkin plant for Hallow’een and it has grown very well. One of the pumpkins will need a small fork-lift truck to lift it.

Leave the fruit as long as possible to accumulate maximum sugar but lift leaving some stalk as a carrying handle before any hard frosts. We harden our squashes off indoors for a couple of weeks before storage.

Autumn-fruiting raspberries will keep cropping for a while yet. Summer-fruiting raspberries have a shorter season and are a favourite with birds; autumn-fruiting raspberries have a much longer season of several months and, according to my allotment book, are less attractive to birds. Remember to cut autumn-fruiting canes down to the ground in February or March next year. We have found that these old raspberry canes make quite good pea sticks. Your summer-fruiting raspberry canes that carried fruit this year should have been cut down to the ground by now. Leave those canes that didn’t carry fruit for next year. This reminds me I should go and pick some raspberries for dinner this evening.

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Bald bits on the lawn can be addressed right now and grass seed is probably the most economical and easiest way of doing it.

Rake over the area to be sown to break up where it has got trodden hard. Put a light layer of compost on top and scatter half in one direction then half in the other. Don’t over seed as this actually makes it harder for the seed to take – there’s always instructions on amount to use on the packet. If you can sow after it has rained that’s best, if not, water gently. Then cover with netting so the birds don’t take advantage.

Leaf mould is compost for free, so long as you’re fairly patient. In any case you shouldn’t leave leaves to rot on the grass as they will make the green stuff slimy. However you can mow them on the grass to help break them up – especially good idea with larger leaves such as sycamore. Rake the resulting mow up and put in bin liners. Moisten if dry, push holes in to allow air to help the rotting process and hide the bags behind something for up to two years.

After a year the resulting partially rotted leaves can be used as mulch or soil improver. After two years it will be totally broken down and brilliant as compost, If you’ve got pine needles keep them separate if you’ve got rhododendrons or azaleas – they’re acidic and good for both.

Lift begonias and dahlias if you live in an area which gets colder winters. You might just get away with mulching in milder areas. Cut stems two inches from the tuber, be careful not to damage the tubers when you lift them. Remove soil carefully and turn upside-down to dry properly. They need to be kept cool and dry so bury in trays of used compost or soil, leaving just the stalks poking out of the top. Store somewhere cool where they will be protected from frost,

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