Rural Voice - Bakewell & Villages Edition - February 2022

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Meet Grace Outram We are a professional and friendly family run Law Firm based in the Hope Valley.

We have a vast amount of experience in preparing complex Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) documents.

Are your interests protected before & after your death?

Using a regulated professional to write your Will and appoint your LPA can help give you and your family the peace of mind that everything is taken care of should the worst happen.

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Why make a Will?

Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death.

• Appoint guardians for children under the age of 18 - Making a Will allows you to have a say as to who should look after your dependents • Step children & blended families - The law states that only spouses or blood relatives can automatically inherit if there is no Will • Unmarried partners - Will not be entitled to anything from your estate unless specifically stated in your Will • Avoid family disputes - Dividing up an estate can lead to arguments among your survivors if there is no will or your wishes are unclear.

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Love is in the air this month, what with February being the month of love. There are lots of caring and considerate awareness days this month and we’ve selected a few, of which, the lovely Laura has obliged and written an article for most of them. It’s nice to be nice and it’s a rare commodity seemingly these days.

Month 1 of New Year’s Resolutions and I’m doing quite well so far. I forgot how much I love reading and I will read anything & everything pretty much. So much so, Kev-John from our distribution team read my column last month and is sending some Jack Reacher books my way. Apparently, I just have to disassociate the book from the film, as the main character has a different stature to what was portrayed on screen!

Anyway, I’m off to grab another one/six of those digestives before Jan ends …see you in March!

Happy Reading,

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Anyway, being the all or nothing person I am, I subsequently decided over New Year that, rather than set Resolutions for the year, I would do 1 minichallenge a month (that’s the theory at least). For Feb, I am going with ‘no sugar’ Feb. I will confess, I am a sugar addict! I would literally be half the size if I stepped away from all the refined sugar that migrates its way into my mouth most hours of the day! I did this

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Just to re-cap, we got through Christmas and New Year relatively unscathed from the dreaded ‘C’ word but upon reflection I think that’s probably down to a massive reduction of parties that we attended – mind you, I think I’ve put on a good stone in weight, you wouldn’t believe the amount of wine and cheese there was at the work meetings that took place!!😜 Anyway, that’s enough of that talk.

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The Care Conundrum (for You can Care Week) If there is one thing this wretched and protracted “pandemic” has highlighted, it is just how much we rely on the caring profession and how underappreciated many of the people working in that sector are.

We pay footballers, actors, and celebrities obscene amounts of money for doing things they love. They’re put on pedestals, worshipped by the masses, and consequently, youngsters aspire to be like them - to earn silly money, dress in designer clothes, and take constant selfies. Is this what we want to encourage our kids to do - or should we be pointing them in other directions? After all, does the world need yet another vacuous “c” list celeb - or do we really need more nurses, doctors, and care home workers?

The thing with the caring professions is that people are often said to have a “vocation” or a “passion” for that kind of occupation. Personally, I’m not sure that anyone has a passion for changing bedpans and dressing bedsores, but what they do have is care and empathy for other human beings. Are these traits learnable? I doubt it. The requisite skills can be taught - compassion comes from within, but the society we live in today seems to not really value such caring skills, preferring instead to monetise the perfect pout or “on point” eyebrows.

Could you become a carer? Could you imagine taking home minimum wage for a 12-hour shift during which you may have been spat at, mopped up vomit, wiped someone’s bottom, made beds, fed patients…and all the other things a care worker does during an average day.

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Do you think minimum wage is sufficient recompense for all that care and attention? I certainly don’t, but I also understand the economics of running a care home (or the NHS for that matter).

The problem is we have been corralled into thinking it’s fine for a footballer to make millions, it’s fine for a politician to have several lucrative jobs in addition to being an MP, and it’s fine for celebs to make a fortune based purely on their looks; but it’s unacceptable to pay well to do the sort of jobs that most of us don’t actually want to do…the dirty jobs, the ones with long and antisocial shifts, the ones that are seen as unskilled! Until we can switch mindsets and understand that we NEED carers, but we don’t need so-called celebrities, people working in the sector will continue to be undervalued.

What, I wonder, will happen when NO youngster wants a career in the caring profession? Who will look after the ageing population then - and let’s face it, we’re all going to get older, even the celebrities.

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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5. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the noodles according to the pack instructions and drain well.

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Pitcherwits® are crossword puzzles where some of the clues are in pictures.

Sound easy? It’s not called “Pit-your-wits” for nothing!

The mixture of cryptic and picture clues, combined with Professor Rebus’ unique sense of humour, will keep you entertained for hours.

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Down 2 Wearying little illness, caused just by a bit of reflux (3) 3 Can you believe it? He started with a Big Bang! (3) 7 Story from the bank? (7) 14 Way in which Eisenhower did it (3) 15 Award received in odd socks! (3)

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Atone for ape’s clumsy exit (7)

14 He noted, curiously, that his feet pointed in (3-4) 16 Freshen up the place where the prows are moored badly (6,5)

ANSWERS FOR LAST MONTHS PITHERWITS Across: 1 Brainwaves, 5 Aromatic, 9 Arch, 10 Omen, 11 Arson, 12 Tamp, 14 Aver, 15 Pick-me-up, 18 Signet ring.

Down: 1 Break it up, 2 In a heap, 3 Arm, 4 Ski, 6 One’s due, 7 Tam, 8 Cantering, 10 On paper, 13 Mac, 16 Its, 17 Men.

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Eclectic Delights of Serendipity Stockists of unique products

• Leather handbags, wallets and purses from Ashwood Leather and Zatchels.

• Large range of the award-winning Frenchic paint.

• Large jewellery collections in silver and precious stones including the famous ‘Blue John’.

• Educational and fun Children’s products range including Clockwork Soldier, Apples to Pears activity tins, recycle me kits from Inside Out Toys and the fabulous Djecko range.

• Soft toys in all shapes and sizes from Wilberry.

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• Gifts from some quirky and original British companies including Wot Ma Like coasters and keyrings, enamel pins from Glitter Punk.

• The Curious Pancakes sweary pencils and pens, the beautiful Emma Ball ranges and Waggy Dogz

• My Memento print your own items in store in minutes. Personalised cards, magnets and keyrings from just £2.99.

• We now have a large ladies boutique upstairs and one side of our shop is a fabulous children’s toy area. With great gifts throughout the shop we are the perfect Christmas shopping destination.

• Huge range of helium balloons and cards for all occasions.

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Thinking about getting a new dog?

Introducing a new pet to the household is a big commitment, so follow these do’s and don’ts to make sure you get it right!

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Research your breed! The average dog lives for around 13 years, so making sure that you choose a breed that will fit in with your lifestyle is essential before you start looking at puppies that you read up on the breeds you are interested in to make sure you know what to expect.

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Buy online without seeing the puppy or its mother!

Whilst it may seem convenient to pick a puppy from a picture and order it for delivery once weaned, these puppies are usually very poorly bred (often abroad) and are most likely to have serious health concerns.

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Check out your local rescues. Rescue centres have dogs of all ages and breeds, including puppies occasionally. At any one time, there are over 110,000 dogs in rescue in the UK, with almost 8000 being euthanised each year. Good rescue centres, like good breeders, will want to make sure that any dog you are interested in is a good fit for you and your family and so you should expect them to carry out home checks and meet all household members prior to adoption.

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Buy from anywhere that are selling lots of different breeds of dogs. They are likely ‘puppy dealers’, who are selling for puppy farms or buying puppies from puppy farms to sell on. Puppy farm puppies may have a pedigree certificate but does not mean that they are well bred! These dogs are bred too often and purely for profit, with no regard for their health.

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Buy from a pet shop. Good breeders will NOT sell their puppies via a shop.

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Buy from anywhere that you cannot see the mother with the pups. This is usually a good indication that something is amiss!

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Buy a puppy because it is cheap. Usually there is a reason for this – buyer beware!

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Buy a puppy with a known health issue unless you know exactly what you are taking on and the costs involved. If you are considering doing this, get a history from the breeder’s vet and then discuss the implications with your own vet so that you can make an informed decision. Any health problems that have been noted prior to you buying the puppy are highly unlikely to be covered by insurance.

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If you decide to buy a puppy, find a reputable breeder.

There are many breeders out there and many are not as trustworthy as they may lead you to believe.

A good breeder should be as interested in you and your home life as you are in their puppy. You should ALWAYS be able to see the puppy with its mother, as this will give you some indication of what the puppy is likely to grow up like, both physically and in temperament. A good breeder will provide you with information about the breed, ensure that their puppies are healthy with at least their first vaccinations done before going home, and will be there to support you through puppyhood and the rest of your dog’s life.

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Ensure that if you choose a breed with known health problems, that the breeder you go to makes use of the health testing schemes available e.g. testing for hip and eye problems. Certain hereditary health problems can cost thousands of pounds in vet bills and cannot necessarily be cured.

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Ask lots of questions! The RSPCA have compiled an excellent list of questions to ask which can be found on their website: http://www.rspca.org.uk/

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Take out pet insurance. Get estimates for the breed you are thinking about buying before you buy to make sure that you can afford the insurance. Whilst it may not seem necessary whilst your puppy is still young, taking out lifelong health insurance ensures that your dog will be covered in later years should the worst happen, and may also help you cover the costs of any cost issues that may arise in their early years (although always check the policy for exclusions, particularly in breeds that are predisposed to problems!

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Bakewell Town Juniors FC launches it’s very own “Kidriculum”! (PART ONE) 7-8, 9-10 stage of development or the “operational stage” of development. At this age children are able to put together sequences of technique. They are comfortable with the basic techniques of football because they have been doing them at the pre operational stage. Just as kids learn how to hold and use a pencil at the pre operational stage in school, they start to write sentences at the operational 7-10 year old stage.

These booklets are full of fun and challenging activities teaching the techniques of control, passing, dribbling, defending and goalkeeping. Developing skill, which is defined as “the application of technique, under pressure”.

The Bakewell Town Juniors FC philosophy - “a culture that enables children and adults to grow beyond their own vision of capability”.

With over 257 young people aged 5-18 registered BTJFC has just launched its very own curriculum! Arguably says Dave Cottrell - chairperson, the club is the second biggest school in Bakewell. The philosophy of the club is captured in its mission statement and core values. It talks about developing the coaches to develop the children. It talks about creating a teaching environment suitable to the age of the children - just as schools do.

The curriculum is divided into 4 different manuals which are full of activities and drills that reflect the cognitive stage of development that the children are at.

5-6 year olds. The pre-operational thought stage. At this stage of development the children seek instant gratification - they just want to kick the ball and see no value at all in “spreading out”. Hence if a coach tries to play a football game they get the “swarm of bees around the honeypot” syndrome!! They all chase the ball because it’s a natural thing to do!

12-18 year stage - the post operational stage of learning.

“Coaching the coachable.” Outside of football young people at this stage of their cognitive development are thinking of the future - they defer gratification and think “what can I do today to make me better in the future”.

Outside of football they are thinking of studying to pass exams, how they look and smell to attract relationships - they invest in today for a better tomorrow. In football terms they are thinking about fitness, strategy, their role in formations, set pieces, points, league tables, cup runs and team performance. Winning and performing in a team. These manuals are full of football drills and activities that suit these young people. By this time, they will have been through the pre-operational stage of Disney animated fun. Followed by the operational stage of mastering techniques and skill which means between 12-18 they have mastered the techniques of football and the coach can “coach the coachable” and work on strategy, formation etc.

The cognitive stages of development are only part of the coaching philosophy at Bakewell FC. Coaches are also mentored and taught about the psychologist William Glassiers “psychological needs pathways”.

The 5-6 booklet is full of Disney animated football games.

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At this stage children are practising their football techniques of control, passing, shooting, defending and goalkeeping without even realising it! Just as children of this age at Primary School learn through discovery with sand and water and playing shops.

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Carbon Footprints In the aftermath of COP26 there has been lots of talk about the best ways to reduce our carbon footprints and the spotlight has shifted from the demons of road and air travel to the way our food is produced and the impact of our diets. Lots of people are moving to vegetarian and vegan diets in the hope of reducing their impact on the climate and biodiversity loss.

Of course, there are many health, ethical, and cultural connections to our diets, which may sway our thinking over that of carbon emissions reduction. There are far too many regional complications to provide a single ‘perfect’ diet choice for an individual, but a move away from meat at each meal would certainly lead to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

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The carbon storage capacity of forests has been a given for many years now, so HVCA have been involved in several initiatives to stop cutting down trees and grow a lot more. We have recently become much more aware of the carbon storage capacity of healthy peat bogs.

Britain’s peat bogs hold more carbon than all the forests of Europe so we are very supportive of the work of Moors for the Future to restore degraded upland peat bogs in the Dark Peak. We are much less aware of the carbon storage capacity of our humble farm soil but it seems to make sense that healthy well managed farm soils will be species rich, carbon rich and productive.

Mob grazing (short duration, high density grazing with a longer than usual grass recovery period) has been shown to increase stored carbon in the soil because the practice of intensively

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Paradoxically, the carbon footprint of intensively reared food is lower per weight of meat produced. A steak or chop from extensive, nature-friendly farming has a higher carbon footprint per kg, although the extensive farm probably has lower annual carbon emissions while producing less food.

Including livestock in an arable rotation increases stored carbon in the soil. So increasing biodiversity and storing more CO2 involves some intelligent trade offs.

Similarly, we have to be careful about where we plant our trees. Tree planting in the wrong place can lead to species and carbon loss, for example on moorlands and grasslands due to soil disturbance during preparation and planting. It is still a good thing to do in the right places, such as land which has been forested in recent history. That often means bracken covered hillsides which were mostly deforested in the First World War. There is no one size fits all when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, but we CAN all do our bit.

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Heritage of Bakewell Bakewell’s Bath House At one time there were said to be at least five warm springs in Bakewell. The spring most people know is associated with the Bath House in the corner of Bath Gardens, Bakewell’s lovely municipal park overlooking Rutland Square.

Records show that in 1637 John Manners paid the grand sum of £15.13s.4d ‘for the making of a well to the bath in Bakewell.’ When the Duke of Rutland built the first Bath House in 1697 it was probably for his own use. The House was improved and extended and in 1705 a vault was built over the Bath itself.

Neglected after 1767 the Bath fell into disrepair.

White Watson, famous geologist, botanist and plantsman, lived at the Bath House from 1770 and it was Watson who laid out the first garden in that area.

Baths and spas around the country became popular as a tonic and cure for rheumatism, dropsy, gout and many other ailments. Bakewell, with its ‘warm’ water, was suggested as a possible rival to the spas in Buxton and Matlock. In 1817 an effort was made to establish Bakewell as a Spa town when the 5th Duke of Rutland had the Bath restored with two shower baths and a pump installed.

White Watson and his wife ran the newly opened establishment and advertised it as: ‘the most spacious in the country and the temperature of the spring (60º Fahrenheit) renders it admirably calculated for Cold Bathing,’ Mrs Watson assured bathers that the Bath was emptied every night ‘with an abundant flow of water at all other time,’ and that she offered, ‘a complete assortment of linen and dresses.’ She also begged to assure those ladies and gentlemen who may intend to use the Bath that, ‘every

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There are records of cures on numerous occasions. In 1817 George Hanby of Bolsover was reported to have ‘bathed every day and drunk the waters, and when he went home on foot was cured,’ this was attested by Mr Frith and Mr White Watson who saw him in good health in 1823.

A Miss Shaw of Sheffield visited in 1818. ‘For weakness and fever.’ It was noted that she, ‘Bathed a month and drunk the waters and returned home.

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The First Signs of Springtime At this time of year nature emerges from the challenges of winter season with the optimism of spring and summer ahead. Changing winter weather patterns mean seasonal fluxes are no longer as predictable as they once were.

Many wildflowers have remained in bloom throughout the colder months. Some plants are frosted back but many survive for much or all of the winter. On the high moors for example, green bracken fronds have turned golden-brown, and deciduous purple moor-grass (Molinia) has turned pale straw colour across extensive areas of wet moor and bog. Both these plants are now viewed as ‘problem species’ by conservation managers as they have spread and this has implications for wildlife. However, what most people including site managers often don’t realise, is that this is a quirk of history and of what I have called ‘cultural severance’. This is the ending of traditional management and countryside usage by local people like farmers (and historically peasants). In this case, purple moor-grass was harvested as ‘moor hay’ from moors and heaths across and around the Peak.

Bracken was also cut and harvested as animal bedding and every farm in the upland zone had a ‘bracken stack’ close by the farm and its cowsheds. It was this use of local plants and vegetation which kept ‘pest’ species in check. Ending that usage combined with air pollution especially nitrogen fallout from powerstations and car exhausts triggered a modern-day crisis of moorland management; maybe we need to learn from history.

on waste or disturbed ground look for the yellow dandelionlike flowers of coltsfoot. At the same time, birdlife is responding to longer days and shorter nights. An early breeding species is the tawny owl active in woods, parks, and gardens across the area. Breeding tawnies are highly territorial and hence very vocal from December through until March. But don’t approach too close to a nest-site as they will defend it against all comers – including you!

Also in woods and gardens there are blackbirds, robins, and others all singing and displaying. On rivers, canals, and lakes, waterbirds are holding territories and forming pairs; some like mallards already have ducklings in abundance. The beautiful little grebes or dabchicks are paired and actively displaying and foraging within their chosen patch. Worth looking for along the Peak District rivers such as the Wye, Derwent, and Lathkill for example, there is a rather special bird of the area, the dipper. During the breeding season with their distinctive white breasts, these birds fly up and down stream to patrol their territory; every so often stopping to bob or dip on a suitable stone or rock. However, listen for the distinctively sweet, rippling warble of the male dipper, from October to July but most easily heard around February or March.

Nevertheless, spring will soon be on its way and bracken-beds will show green shoots of recovery. Lower down the hill, woodlands start to burst into life with the first spring flowers such as the white wood anemone and golden yellow lesser celandine. Along watercourses, the peculiar flowers of great butterbur emerge and Professor Ian D. Rotherham, researcher, writer, broadcaster on wildlife and environmental issues in the Peak District and elsewhere, is contactable on info@hallamec.plus.com. Follow his website www.ukeconet.org, blog ianswalkonthewildside, Twitter @IanThewildside 46 Don’t forget to mention Voice& Magazines when responding to the Ads

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