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From the Editor Hello Readers!!

So, we’ve done explosive fireworks front covers for the November edition for years, so we fancied a change this year and have gone for ‘World Nursery Rhyme Week’. It is my thought that parents and kids of all ages haven’t had it easy over the last year or so and nursery rhymes promote the importance of childhood development and education in the early years of education & who doesn’t love to cast their minds back – I wonder, can you name them all? Check out our Facebook page to see the others.

Here at Voice HQ we’ve got our Christmas spirit going this month! Check out our handmade wreaths on Facebook!! Now, don’t judge us too harshly, as some of us are more creative than others and some of us follow the rules more than others!

Nevertheless, it was great fun to do and I’m sure you’ll all be surprised to learn, we all got a little bit competitive with each other over this one. Why not have a go yourself; based on the next panic buying situation being toilet rolls (again!), we should all have plenty of tubes left over!!!

Whilst we’re talking Christmas, the next edition is the last one of 2021 – thank crikey for that – how many more years can

we say ‘next year will be better’?! Although, in fairness, 2021 was significantly better than 2020 for many of us, but I am splitting hairs! Anyway, I digress – this is your last call for any community notices or events or anything Christmas related to be posted. If you have anything you want to tell people about, now is your time, get in touch today.

Oooh, I also forgot to mention last month that we launched our 11th Magazine in the Clay Cross area. Eleven mags for eleven years, each year is beyond my wildest expectations, and I am thankful for our lovely readers, fantastic advertisers and contributors and the best team in the world. I think we might need to recruit some new team members next year at this rate with the plans I have in mind but we’ll need some special people to fit in with this crowd!

Happy Reading,

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Friendly Bench; Friday mornings from 9.30 At the Market place Have a chat and a hot drink!

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South Normanton Pre-School Well here we are in November, this term is passing us by so quickly and the children have been very busy.

The children have been learning about Autumn, we have had lots of discussions about the leaves changing colour and why the leaves fall off the trees. We have talked about different animals and why they are storing their food ready for the winter months and have looked at the beautiful autumn colours that we see on our daily journey to pre-school.

During the day children have lots of opportunities to play in our outdoor area. Our children love to play in our mud kitchen where they can discover different textures such as mud, water and other sensory items we add such as flowers, herbs, pebbles and pine cones. They use their imagination to create mud pies and cakes and share their learning experiences with their friends and staff. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills by crawling through our wicker tunnels, balancing on our balancing beams, bouncing on our animal hoppers and playing football and other ball games. For our budding builders we have a range of loose parts such as tyres, planks, tubes, plastic reels

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and blocks for children to construct with. Teamwork is the key when constructing on a large scale and the children join together to create fantastic structures. We also include sand, water and art activities in our daily outdoor environment to ensure the children have access to a rich and varied learning environment.

This month we have our open day on Saturday 6th November 10am-12 noon, if you missed it, don’t worry , we welcome visits from parents all throughout the year, If you would like to come and see us please contact us on 01773 811344 and we can arrange a convenient time. We also have our parents morning this month where our existing parents come and speak with their child’s key person to discuss their child’s learning and development. We are so looking forward to this event.

And finally this month we will be sending out letters for all our January starters, so if your child is 2 and over and you would like to know more about who we are and what we do or register your child to start pre-school in the coming year, please call 01773 811344 and we can discuss your needs further.

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South Normanton Pre- School CIC offers care and education for children aged 2 and upwards. With an Ofsted rating of ‘’Good’’ and an excellent learning environment, South Normanton Pre- School is a great beginning to your child’s education.

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TREE OF LIGHT APPEAL The Tree of Light which stands in the Hospice gardens throughout the Christmas season Is decorated with hundreds of tiny white lights, dedicated to those we remember.

The lighting ceremony and dedication service for those who sponsor a light will be held on Friday 3rd December at 6.30pm in the hospice grounds.

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Thank you Bilsthorpe Support Group After over 33 years of tirelessly fundraising for John Eastwood Hospice, today we said thank you to Bilsthorpe Support Group’s remaining members as they have taken the decision to close the group.

Paula Pestell (chair), Monica & Rex Powell, Marilyn Wells and Hilary Wells (all pictured) along with Judith Moore (Secretary), Fred Booth (Treasurer) and Rhona Redfern who sadly passed away this month, were the last remaining eight members of the group, most recognised for their coffee mornings within the village of Bilsthorpe, generating thousands of pounds for the hospice over the years. Unfortunately, it hasn’t yet been possible to track the actual total donated to the hospice however the members did hand over some very special items of interest and a lot of history which will be displayed for the Hospice’s 30th Anniversary celebrations next year.

Twelve support groups were initially launched whilst the hospice was in the planning stage to help fundraise to generate funds for the construction of the building however fundraising was, and still is a vital element in ensuring the future of the hospice. Today just two of the original support groups remain operational, in Edwinstowe and Warsop, with the intention of the John Eastwood Hospice Trust to try to re-establish more support groups within the community in the future.

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Simon’s World Travel Independent Travel Agent So... Is it Red, Amber or Green?? That is what has been on the minds of most people when they have thought about going away this year.

The World is an amazing place, so much to see and do. I’ve been so lucky to have travelled over the years: Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Chicago, Majorca, Disney Land Paris and a magical Cruise to name just a few.

It has been no doubt a really strange couple of years for Travel. When you look up into the sky, there has been very few white vapour trails from aircraft. The massive Cruise Liners have been moored up around our coast, waiting to be deployed to wherever is necessary and they have also been floating around our coasts, for as little as £499 for a week, just to keep them in service and to claw some money back. Some Aeroplanes have been dismantled, having no use anymore! People have missed out on special celebrations; plans were scuppered.

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We all made different meal choices each full of flavour and obviously cooked with passion and pride. All portion sizes were extremely generous, and the menu had something for everyone.

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• 500g swede, peeled and chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 3 thyme sprigs • 1 vegetable stock cube • 4 skinless chicken breasts • 1 leek, sliced • 200g plain quark • 1 tsp mustard powder • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • Low-calorie cooking spray

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Remember, Remember… …the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason, and plot. We see no reason, Why gunpowder treason, Should ever be forgot!

We’ve all heard the opening verse of that nursery rhyme before, haven’t we? And we know it refers to Guy Fawkes, the” gunpowder plot” and the “celebrations” on Bonfire Night. But how many of us know the real history behind the lighting of bonfires and the unleashing of fireworks each 5th of November?

Let’s spin back over 400 years to a time when British Catholics were persecuted for not adhering to the Protestant religion imposed by Henry VIII. In 1603 British Catholics rejoiced when James II replaced Queen Elizabeth I (Henry’s daughter) on the throne of England; born a Catholic and allegedly married to one, the assumption was that life for followers of Catholicism would improve - they didn’t, if anything King James cracked down even further. English Catholics were furious and several plots to overthrow the King, the Protestant Church, and the Government were hatched, including the now infamous “Gunpowder Plot.” The plot was hatched in a pub called “The Duck and Drake” in London, Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Tom Wintour, Jack Wright, and Thomas Percy met, and Catesby proposed a plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

Fawkes was born in York in 1570; by 1605 he was using the Spanish name Guido following 10 or more years spent fighting Protestants in the Netherlands for Catholic Spain. The plotters leased a cellar which ran under the Houses of Parliament and Guido (Guy) Fawkes, under the alias John Johnson, acted as its caretaker overseeing the storage of barrels of gunpowder. On November 5th, 1605, during the state opening of Parliament, when the King, his son and the elected MPs would all be present, Fawkes was to light a fuse to the stockpiled gunpowder before fleeing by boat across the Thames. The other

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plotters were to kidnap the King’s daughter and in due course marry her off to a Catholic consort.

Sadly for the conspirators, someone tipped off a Catholic sympathiser advising them not to attend the state opening and thus the authorities were alerted. Fawkes was caught red handed in the cellars with 36 barrels of gunpowder and matches in his pocket.

He was taken to the Tower of London and tortured. All but four of the others were also arrested, tried, and sentenced to death by hanging, drawing, and quartering. Catesby, the real ringleader, avoided arrest but died in a shootout with the military.

So, where did the tradition of ‘burning a guy on the bonfire’ come from? In 1606 an Act of Parliament was passed naming 5th November as a day of celebration; Londoners began to light bonfires and in keeping with the anti-Catholic sentiment of the time, would burn an effigy of the Pope. Over time, this changed to become an effigy of Guy Fawkes and the day became known as “Guy Fawkes Day.” Hero, villain, or martyr - it’s a question of perspective, isn’t it?

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There’s been lots of promotion of this novel over the last few months and it might be fair to say it’s marmite. You’ll either love the mystery, the mind-games and the maze-like quality of the story, and there’s a lot of that to love, or you’ll be irritated and bored.

Without giving too much of the story away – no spoilers here – it’s about Piranesi, who lives in the House, a huge world-like labyrinth of halls, full of statues, crashing tides, birds – and one other living human being, appropriately called The Other.

They’re in search of Truth – or at least a version of it, but while that is going on the reader realises this is a book about things maybe not being what they seem.

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How did you first get into fighting?

I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of six and I really enjoyed it, and then a couple of years ago I discovered Mixed Martial Arts - MMA, which incorporates boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai (a Thai martial art).

With MMA I learned how to strike an opponent which I’d never done before and I am also able to bring in my Jiu Jitsu grappling skills. I now prefer MMA over other fighting disciplines as it has a variety of martial arts combined so there is more to learn and master.

How much training do you put in each week?

On average I train at least five days a week, unless I’m training for a competition then I would train every day. Some of the days I do an hour and half session of kickboxing, followed by an hour and half session of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I also help coach the junior team which I enjoy very much.

What sort of things do you do in training sessions and do you enjoy it?

At the start of the sessions we do warm up and fitness training, followed by technique and lastly, we have sparring where we can practice the new techniques we’ve learned. I really enjoy my training and coaching although sometimes it can be quite tough, especially when training for a competition but the support of my team at Alliance Derby pushes me through!

Tell us why you think more young people your age should become more involved in sports.

I think more young people my age should do more sports as it helps them form a routine and something to work towards and it also helps with overall fitness and discipline.

A huge well done to Jess for qualifying for the World Championships, we’ll follow her progress and who knows, we could be reporting on her successes for a long time to come! As Jess’s career progresses, she will be looking for sponsorship to help her fund her development, if you’d like to help let us know and we’ll pass on your details.

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This month we go back 4 years to October 2017 to revisit a perfect autumnal walk. This walk has a bit of everything. We begin walking through a country park with some great views before looping round to pass the historic and picturesque Annesley All Saints Church and then onto the pretty Annesley Forest.

A mid length walk which should take you and your dog around 2 1/2 hours to complete. There is a mix of terrain, with some uneven and muddy bits, particularly depending on the weather so please wear appropriate footwear. There is one particularly busy road so be careful, keep dogs on leads if unsure and as always, follow the countryside code.

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Turn right and continue until reaching a T junction of roads. Turn right and after a short distance turn right again along ‘Moseley Road’.

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Continue along Moseley Road to the very end and then turn left along another road. Follow this road to the very end and then turn left once more onto ‘Byron Road’. After a short distance turn right along a road signposted for ‘Parish Hall’. After a short distance pass the Parish Hall on your right and then continue straight ahead along a tarmac footpath.

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After a short distance pass through a metal width restrictor and then continue straight along the path going uphill. Near the top of the hill pass through some concrete post and, almost immediately, turn left along a footpath opposite a bungalow (No.9) to pass between some houses.

Continue straight ahead to walk across the top of a cul-de-sac and then towards a block of garages.

Thread between the garages and pass through a metal chicane to continue along a footpath. After a short distance pass by a graveyard on your right and then a church on your left.

Immediately after the church cross over a crossroads of footpaths and continue straight ahead along a footpath into some trees. Continue downhill until you reach a road. Turn left along the road for a short distance and then turn right onto a lane going uphill passing a sign on your right reading ‘No unauthorised vehicles’.

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At the top of the hill the lane bends sharp right. At this point continue straight ahead to pass through a gap onto footpath heading into the trees. Ignoring all the other paths to the left and right, continue straight ahead along this path. Eventually the path bends around to the right. Continue for a short distance to pass by a large metal gate and to a main road.

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Continue on the main path for some distance and then pass by a metal gate to reach a main road.

Cross straight over the road pass by another metal gate and continue straight ahead along a footpath going through woodland.

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Ignoring all other paths to the left and right, go straight to the very top of the hill and then drop back down the other side. At the bottom of the hill and at a crossroads of footpaths turn right along a well laid footpath. After a short distance pass by a large metal gate and to a road.

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Winter Weather Tips for Dogs Despite the dangers winter can sometimes present, winter walks with your dog can be safe and enjoyable providing you take the necessary precautions.

Take a look at our nine top tips to keep both you and your dog safe while walking during the winter months.

Consider a coat for dog During the winter months, it’s important to keep your dog warm. Let your dog’s coat grow and for short-haired breeds, senior dogs and puppies, it may be worth investing in a winter dog coat.

ID tag and microchipped It’s important to ensure that your dog is wearing a collar, ID tag and is microchipped. It’s also vital to ensure your microchipping database is up to date with your address and contact details.

Winter walks Walking your dog during the cold, dark mornings and nights can present its challenges; poor visibility being one of them. If you’re walking when it’s dark, it’s a good idea to make sure your dog is visible either with a flashing collar light or a highvis jacket.

Returning from a walk When you and your dog return from a winter walk, remember to wipe your dogs’ legs, feet and stomach. The grit from roads and dampness from rain or snow can irritate their skin.

It’s important you’re also dressed for winter. Think about your own footwear when you’re venturing out with your dog and make sure you’re just as visible as your dog.

Beware of deep snow The British weather is often unpredictable. Keep your dog on a lead if it’s snowing. There could be some deep pockets of snow or snow which maybe covering up some unsafe areas.

Don’t leave your dog in a car Leaving dogs in cars is dangerous all year round, even in winter. You should never leave your dog unattended in a car.

Frozen ponds Don’t let your dog walk across frozen ponds. The ice may not be thick enough to take the weight of your dog.

Anti-freeze is poisonous Even the smallest amounts of anti-freeze can have a very harmful and it can often have a fatal effect on your pet. Keep anti-freeze well out of pets’ reach and clean up any spillages right away.

Check leads, collars and harnesses It’s a good idea to check items such as leads, collars and harnesses are all in working order. They can often get damaged by the winter weather e.g. wet weather may make metal clips rust.

If you’re having difficulty choosing the correct sized harness or coat for your dog, please visit our pet care retrial store at Pride Veterinary Centre where our friendly retail team will be able to provide advice.

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The Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes Nursery rhymes…nonsense for kids, or coded messages containing dark undertones? Read on to see why the latter may be closer to the truth than we would maybe like to think!

“Nursery rhymes”, with their distinctive sing-song rhythms and melodies; date back centuries, as far back as the 14th Century in fact. Modern childhood psychologists believe they can help a child’s mental development and spatial reasoning, but it is doubtful our antecedents were thinking in those terms when the majority of the ditties were composed. Let’s have a quick look at a few of the best known rhymes: Baa Baa Black Sheep refers to the wool tax imposed by Edward I, when new rules said a third of the cost of a sack of wool went to him, another went to the church and the last to the farmer. In the original rhyme, the ‘little boy who lived down the lane’ ended up with nothing!

The phrase ‘black sheep of the family’ stems from the fact that the wool from black sheep could not be successfully dyed and thus had less value.

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary is believed to be about Queen Mary (aka Bloody Mary) and concerns the torture and murder of Protestants, the garden being an allusion to graveyards full of Protestant martyrs, whilst “silver bells” were thumbscrews and “cockleshells” are thought to be instruments of torture which were attached to male genitals. Nice. Not! Oranges and Lemons describes a condemned man’s journey towards his execution in London, passing various churches on his way.

Rock-a-bye Baby alludes to the rumour that the son of King James II was actually another man’s son, smuggled into the delivery room in order to ensure a Catholic would once more ascend to the throne of England. An early recorded version of the rhyme ends with the footnote “This may serve as a warning to the Proud and Ambitious, who climb so high that they generally fall at last.”

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Ring a Ring o Roses, we’re all familiar with the idea that this rhyme, and the associated little dance so beloved of kids, is connected with the Great Plague of 1665. The ‘rosie’ being the distinctive rash that developed on the skin of sufferers, and the ‘posies’ referring to the scented flowers required to camouflage the hideous stench of decaying flesh and rotting bodies.

Even the seemingly innocuous ditty Ladybird, Ladybird, fly away home, may refer to the persecution of Catholics in the 16th and 17th century, when Catholic priests were often burnt at the stake. Whilst Lucy Locket is actually connected to an argument between two prostitutes in the 18th century!

So much time has elapsed since these nursery rhymes were first written that modern day mothers singing them with their children can be forgiven for not realising the death, destruction, and darkness so many of them allude to. And anyway - who really cares these days, they’re fun, kids enjoy then and they’re part of our heritage and tradition.

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need to pass the relative safeguarding checks but it’d be superb to get more local people involved. Just contact James Fletcher on 07969 495 833 My last article was written a month into the season and I mentioned we’d not quite had the start we hoped for - the lads have a had a great reaction, and slowly we’re starting to dust ourselves down and get our feet into games again.

With 2 wins and a draw in the last 6.

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To be honest though, we’re all quietly optimistic we’ll start getting a string of results together sooner rather than later and be climbing the table.

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THE REVEREND D’EWES COKE (PART ONE) D’Ewes was born I 1747. His grandfather, after whom he was named died when young D’ewes was four and he suffered further losses when he was ten when his mother died, followed two years late by his father leaving him an orphan.

After the death of his mother, D’Ewes was left with bachelor Robert Lillyman of Brookhill Hall and his spinster sister Sarah, whilst his father left to seek his fortune in the goldfields of Western Africa; “the white man’s graveyard”. His father died two years later never returning to his native Pinxton.

Young D’Ewes only legacy was Kirkby Old Hall (commonly referred to as “Sacheverell or Red Hall” by locals). He also inherited the tight to appoint future rectors of Pinxton Church.

influenced by the pious Sarah Lillyman and his ability to appoint himself Rector of Pinxton, which he did on returning there in 1771.

Two years later, he married Hannah Heywood and his father-in-law purchased the living of South Normanton for him from Tristram Revell of Carnfield Hall. He went to reside in The Rectory at South Normanton, where hi three son and his daughter were born and baptised.

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Horace thought for a minute and started, “Nah then lad, Ah reckon it must ha been the FA Cup replay agin South Wingfield Wanderers back in 1895.”

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On Wednesday 13th February 1895, the residents of B Winning (Hilcote to you and me!), and many surrounding villages, were beside themselves with excitement. After a draw the previous Saturday, they now knew that the winners would face the mighty Notts County, current holders of the Cup, at their Trent Bridge ground in the next round.

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George, understandably captivated, wanted to know how this apparent miracle had been achieved. It was no miracle. The players had apparently asked colliers on the touchline to strap their Humphry Davy Safety Lamps to the foreheads of many of the boys present, and then lift the youngsters onto their shoulders. As the whistle sounded, lamps were switched on and hey presto, Hilcote Harena became the first stadium in the entire world to stage floodlit football! Not only that, Hacademicals went on to score the winner and secure that tie at Notts County.

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