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Hi Readers, Here we are, three quarters of the way through the year….I’m not even going to tell you how many days until the dreaded ‘C’ word, but it isn’t many and I have no doubt it’ll be upon us before long!!

Every year, I have a plan! It starts around now and it involves me getting organised by purchasing some gifts for our loved ones…..and this is where the plan ends until around the 18th December!! I mean, it’s the same time every year! I don’t know what I’m surprised but yet I am doomed to repeat the same mistake like some kind of merry ground hog day! I suppose the only exception was last year as we knew we weren’t going to see some of the family, so what happened there was a ridiculously elongated gift obtaining session! It started around the 18th as usual (remember covid was initially planning to take a Christmas week hiatus!) and then sort of rolled into a cycle of sporadic gift buying – forgot what we bought them – bought more gifts – hunt down Christmas paper – wrapped gifts – can’t remember what they are – buy more presents…until we saw the family in June! Anyway, this

year is going to be different!!

Honest!!

Perhaps our front covers will help this month with the stress of it! In honour of International doodle day, we’ve changed the material of our front covers so that you can whip out your felt tip pens/crayons/paints and join in the fun. Laura has written a cracking article on this, see page 10 for details and keep your eyes peeled on our social media where we will be posting some of our attempts and please feel free to share yours!

Happy Reading,

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Book Review

There are some books which just make you happy – and The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared by Swedish writer Jonas Jonasson – is one of them.

It’s not just that it’s funny and fun and clever and loopy. It’s warm, silly and endearingly full of the best of human nuttiness. A brilliantly written antidote to the sometimes grim news outside our windows and a great cure for the glums.

Allan Karlsson – he of the hundred years – is sitting in his room in an old people’s home gloomily waiting for his 100th birthday party to begin. The Mayor is going to be there, and the newspapers. But then Allan decides he won’t be. With a sprightliness which belies his years he climbs out of the window, makes his way through the flowerbeds and he’s off for the best adventure ever, involving murders, vodka, criminals, an elephant, and a suitcase full of cash. And some pretty useless policemen.

Allan is an old man who has seen it all, and played a significant part, it seems, in many of the big events of the 20th century. Albert Einstein, President Nixon, Stalin – are all bit players in Allan’s extraordinary life.

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FOCUS ON LEARNING Voice Magazines recently had the pleasure of chatting to Sandra Smith, a secondary school maths teacher of 29 years standing. Sandra, who hails originally from Nottingham, has created a series of exercise books aimed primarily at 11 to 16 year olds but also suitable for a younger age range.

We asked her what had inspired her and how these books could help children succeed both at school and in life.

Talking to Sandra it is crystal clear that she is absolutely passionate about teaching and helping children to learn and grow…this is her WHY, her driving purpose and is what led to the creation of the books. The original idea of blank books with a contents page at the front, came to her back in November 2015 after she had asked the class she was teaching to locate a particular piece of work and saw how difficult that was for the children. Sandra jotted down that germ of an idea in a notebook, but it was November 2019 before she began to think about it again, and this time she realised that adding simple motivational quotes to each page would make the concept even stronger. In her own words, “it only takes one word or key phrase to inspire a child and sow the seeds for them to take charge of their own learning.”

Focus Learn Book Company was born out of Sandra’s desire to get the exercise books published, printed and out to the people who need them children.

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with your children at home could help them to stay on track, as Sandra’s experience has shown that children respond in an overwhelmingly positive way to the design, layout, and motivational quotes, and actually enjoy using the books which helps the learning process.

Currently available in Maths, Science and English, there are plans afoot to increase the range and Sandra’s dream is that one day every child will have access to the books, and they will be readily accessible in our high street bookshops.

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They are very different to the traditional plain exercise books children currently use to write up their work, being A4 in size with striking covers, a contents page to enable the pupils (and teachers) to keep track of their work, and lined pages to assist with handwriting. The pages feature inspirational and motivational quotes such as, “Simple little daily habits create big success.” and “It’s OK to make mistakes, you can learn from them.” Sandra has used the books within her own teaching and says they make the children want to learn.

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These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author.

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National Doodle Day - 3rd September It seems it’s true, there is in fact a day for everything…even doodling, because Friday 3rd September is National Doodle Day - who knew?

There is a serious side to National Doodle Day, it was initially dreamt up in 2004 as a way to raise funds and awareness for epilepsy support and research in the UK. Celebrities were encouraged to create a doodle and add their signature with the resulting, ahem, ‘artwork’ sold off via eBay. Do you doodle - now that’s not a question you get asked every day is it? The theory goes that because we tend to doodle almost without knowing we’re doing it, our innermost feelings or demons can be revealed as we let go of consciously thinking and just let the pen or pencil do its thing. You may start of just scribbling on the notepad in front of you whilst you’re on hold to the council / telecom provider / bank (or whatever) only to see a monster with goggly eyes appearing in front of you (this is especially prevalent when waiting in an interminable queue to speak to anyone who says you owe them money!).

There are apparently translatable patterns to our scribbles: many of us will doodle hearts, stars, moons, flowers, squares, circles (and other shapes) and these tend to be connected with our basic need for love and security (apparently).

Digging down deeper, are there more straight lines (masculine) or curves (feminine)? Straight lines appear more with fact based analytical people, whereas curves and circles show up with those who are more creatively minded. Doodle a house - square, with a pointy roof and uniformly square windows, and you

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are probably a very down to earth and practical person with an eye to the material things in life.

The pressure of the pen on the paper can also be an indication of someone’s state of mind at the time they made their doodle. Have you ever noticed that when you are feeling irritated or angry you press harder, almost as if you want to rip the paper? I know I have. Feathery light hesitant marks on the other hand can denote uncertainty, even a reluctance to make or take a decision.

The next time you are sitting absentmindedly doodling, see if any of what I’ve just written fits your scribblings. Take note of your state of mind, were you happy, annoyed, feeling sad? Do your doodles reflect this? Or are they just random markings on the paper made to pass the time?

To find out how to buy the doodles being created this year by celebrities ranging from cricket legend Dickie Bird to Maureen Lipman and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, you’ll need to visit https://www.epilepsy. org.uk/doodle-day. Who knows, you could end up with a rather unique piece of art for your wall, whilst at the same time helping support epilepsy research in the UK. These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved to the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.

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Graysons Solicitors Moves To Hathersage Graysons Solicitors are pleased to announce that they have taken over the Hathersage office of Favell, Smith, and Lawson.

Graysons is an eight-partner firm, with a long history of providing legal services in Chesterfield and Sheffield and a reputation for offering expertly tailored legal advice. Recommended in the Legal 500 2021, the firm also holds the Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation.

Several members of staff are accredited to Law Society panels and by other organisations. The firm has a keen interest in supporting local communities and works closely with organisations, including Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team, Chesterfield’s Ashgate Hospice, and local arts projects. We have also sponsored Chesterfield Football Club for over 20 years.

Favell, Smith, and Lawson dates back 50 years in Hathersage, when Tony Favell set up the practice with the well-respected conveyancer, Harry Walker.

By 1985, the partnership was known as Favell, Smith, and Henson. Tony Favell became an MP in 1983 and took a back seat in the practice but was still proactive in running the business until he retired about 20 years ago. He remains a well-known and respected figure in the region.

Peter Clark, the managing partner at Graysons says: “This is a perfect progression for Graysons and mutually advantageous for both firms. We are two strong and well-respected firms. Favell, Smith and Lawson will continue to offer court defence work from

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its offices in Sheffield, whilst our aim is to build on their exceptional reputation in Hathersage and further develop private client services there, as well as offer other services already available to Graysons’ clients in Chesterfield and Sheffield.”

The community local to Hathersage can now benefit from Graysons’ wider range of services, which includes estate administration, lifetime planning, Court of Protection work, family law, personal injury, occupational injury and illness, medical negligence, and a bespoke private wealth service to assist high net worth individuals and families.

Caroline Murray, head of Graysons’ property team says: “I am delighted that Meriet Watts, who has worked at Favell, Smith and Lawson since 2007 and has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the local area, will remain with us at Hathersage. She is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and specialises in residential conveyancing work. She will be an excellent addition to our team.”

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y m r A d n a L s ’ n e m o W s l l i j r e b m and Lu Formed first during WW1 they filled a niche in the countryside for over two years 1917 to 1919 as more men were called up for front line duties in the armed forces.

Eventually they stood down and were reformed by Lady Denman in 1939 as the threat of war became ever more real. Recruits to the WLA came from all parts of the UK, many previously been more ‘Townies’ than country girls. The lure of supporting the war efforts and being in countryside was an appeal to many. Many were able to develop their skills and were awarded proficiency badges from milking, walling to seed raising.

As the war continued timber was required to fill a huge void that was appearing. 1919 saw the Forestry Commission established but the time gap between 1919 and 1939 wasn’t enough to see trees mature enough.The county was still reliant on timber from abroad.

1943 saw the Women’s Timber Corps established and ladies were responsible for measuring stands, saw work and extraction. In the Hope Valley this transigent workforce came and did their bit for the war effort. Afterall timber was required mainly for pit props, which in turn supplied coal to industry, homes and warships etc.

Crops were grown on local farms with the help of the WLA, some were housed with local farmers, others in hostels. Rushup Edge was home to crops of brassicas which today looks more attuned to moorland habitats. Numbers vary of WLA but is around 180,000 and 6,000 timbers corps. At the end of the war, food was still very much rationed and in demand and as such the WLA remained until 1950 and were eventually stood down. Sadly, in 1945 Lady Dennan stood down as the head of the WLA. The cause: no recognition of the WLA efforts and postwar payments such as the other women’s services were being compensated for. 1945 at the Victory Parade in London was really the last recognised event the ladies were given prominence. It wasn’t until 2008 that Gordon Brown finally gave from a government perspective the recognition they deserved.

Today a commemorative statue at the National Arboeretum in Staffordshire of a Lumberjill and WLA lady stands proudly to acknowledge their efforts. Anyone with information of the WLA in the area is always welcomed.

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After 522 days without competitive rugby Hope Valley RFC finally returned to action when they took part in the Seven Hills 7s, organised by Fancy Touch and held at Sheffield Tigers’ Dore Moor ground.

against Sheffield 3s in determined mood and an early Ed Oldridge try, followed by scores from Steve Rawson and skipper Matt Keeley saw them hold a 21-0 half time lead.

Sheffield briefly threatened a comeback, but Ed Oldridge added his second try, Jake Oldridge crossed for his first try of the tournament before younger brother Harry Oldridge completed a family hat trick and an emphatic 42-7 win to secure the Bowl title.

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Inactivity and the fact that their first opponents, Doncaster Phoenix, play their league rugby a full five levels higher contributed to a tough first game, which Valley lost 40-0. Valley were undaunted and started the second game against Sheffield Colts on the front foot, an Ed Oldridge try giving them a 7-0 lead which Steve Rawson quickly doubled.

Unfortunately, that was as good as it got as the Colts’ superior pace exploited Valley’s inexperienced replacements, levelling the score before a heartbreaking last second try secured a 21-14 win for the Sheffield side.

Despite these defeats Valley’s never-saydie attitude saw them enter the Bowl final

Valley will return to action on Saturday 21 August when they host Tupton 2nd XV at Hope Sports Club (ko 1415hrs) and the lads would welcome a big crowd to cheer them on.

Anyone who is interested in seeing what Hope Valley Rugby is all about is free to join us at training (every Thursday at Hope Sports Club from 18:30) or can contact To advertise please call the Voice Team on 01629 364 015 21 the Club’s Director of Rugby, Ian Broad (07989 979 029).

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Try a FREE taster session during the week beginning Monday 13 September.

You can book your place on a taster session and on our Autumn term leisure courses from Tuesday 31 August. All bookings are through our Eventbrite page derbyshireadulteducation.eventbrite.com

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To view our qualification and leisure brochures, find out more about our courses and how to book visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation /DerbyshireAdultEducation @DerbyshireACE

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Over the last year many of us have changed the way we do things, at Derbyshire Adult Community Education we’ve rethought the courses we offer. We have both online and centre based courses available in the Autumn term. You can upskill and gain a qualification or have a go at one of our wide range of leisure classes. We have many courses to help improve your wellbeing or to help you get fit.

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The first two weeks of September are for our FREE online taster sessions. These are an opportunity to find out more about some of the longer courses coming up this term. We have a number of new online courses that are ideal if you are living on your own, wanting to make new friends or thinking about first steps exercise including: Easy Meals for One, Chair Based Yoga, Creative Get Together and Lower Impact Zumba for Wellbeing.

Our live online courses are delivered using freely available video conferencing software, either Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We make it as easy as possible for you to join a course, whatever device you have. You will be sent a link a few days before the course together with information about any resources you need for the course. Your tutor will guide you through the course activities

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If you are thinking of getting back into learning try a FREE Making Choices workshop. The sessions can help you to choose what courses you would like to do in the future, increase your confidence and know your current level of skills in English, Maths and Digital Skills. Once you have completed your Making Choices, you can join our popular FREE maths and English courses. Classes are running online, in centre or with a mixture of online and classroom based learning. All our premises have been assessed to ensure that they are Covid safe. To find out more about these courses email: making.choices@daces.derbyshire.gov.uk You will receive a warm welcome at our online or centre based classes and we look forward to meeting you soon. To find out more about Derbyshire County Council Adult Community Education courses see our main advert or visit our website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

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We touched on Damsels last month but later in the summer and through into autumn it is the time of the Dragons!

These are the big beasts of the insect world and in and around the Peak District the bigger dragonflies really come into their own. What is more, with warmer summers as we have experienced in recent years, the numbers and varieties have increased significantly. Along lower-lying rivers and canals you can expect to see the huge ‘brown hawker’ with a mostly brown body but shimmering goldenbrown wings. This will be joined by the ‘Northern Hawker’, the ‘Southern Hawker’, and the slightly smaller ‘Migrant Hawker’ with its downward drooping abdomen. The biggest of all is probably the appropriately named ‘Emperor’, or maybe one of our ‘specials’ of peat-moor and bog, the ‘Golden-ringed Dragonfly’. With their generic name reflecting their feeding behaviour these are called ‘hawkers’ and they will pursue and on the wing, eat, smaller insect prey. You can see them catch a butterfly in the air and then pull off its wings and eat the body without pausing in their flight. The prehistoric ones were about two feet across so just imagine that!

Other groups of lesser dragonflies are similarly named with descriptive titles – so we have skimmers, darters, and chasers. Some of these species will be more commonly found in lowland parts of Derbyshire and the Peak; with others like Golden-ringed and Black Darter denizens of boggy pools and fast-flowing streams. The larger species however will turn up well away from their

breeding habitat and often visit gardens and similar locations – with or without ponds. Brown hawker for example can roam across the wider countryside and I even recall one hawking across the Bramall Lane Kop and livening up a particularly dull Sheffield United game in the 1990s. On another occasion it was a kestrel that provided the halftime entertainment as it flew and perched underneath the roof of the Shoreham Street end.

You can expect to get good views of dragons along choice sites like the Rivers Wye or Derwent for example; and Cromford Canal is especially good.

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