Amber Valley Voice September 2011 Edition

Amber Valley Voice Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition September2011

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2 Established in 1970 FLOWFAYRE Plumbing & Heating's gas safe registered engineers have since been offering quality, professional plumbing and heating services at affordable prices to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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Welcome to the 1 year Anniversary edition of the Amber Valley Voice. We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all the people who have supported us; friends and family who have helped us with everything from deliveries to moral support, to our advertisers who make it possible for us to bring the magazine to our readers every month, to our contributors, who let us know what is going on in the area so we can let the local community know all about it and not least to our readers for all the positive feedback we receive - keep it coming! The magazine has really become established in the last year with the distribution growing from 2,500 to 3,500 homes every month and we have some big plans for the next year, so keep your eyes peeled!

There are some new additions to the magazine this month. We have received updates on the local priorities from our Safer Neighbourhood team, see page 23. The vouchers are back on page 15 and we have updates from two of our local male voice choirs on pages 14 & 26. Also extending a warm welcome to both our new advertisers and returning advertisers , and many thanks to Sharon this month for submitting a reader recommends‌..everyone please keep those recommendations coming in.

Happy Reading! Emily

To advertise contact Emily on: Don’t forget to mention the Voice when you use any of the companies in this Magazine

01773 604178 07891639638 Or E-mail me at: ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk

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Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Amber Valley Voice 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 without the prior consent of the publisher.

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Local Businesses You Can Trust

As well as being a vital guide to what is happening in your community the Amber Valley Voice has been set up to provide the people of Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks with a reliable resource to ind a reputable local company they can use when they need one. To achieve this we are working with a number of local business that either we have used ourselves or have come recommended from others. A good number of these are part of Derbyshire County Councils Trusted Trader scheme.

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Local Businesses You Can Trust

AJS PROPERTY SERVICES • Plastering Services - re-skims • Over boarding, Repair & Patchwork • Artex Removal • Painting & Decorating, House Maintenance • Property Renovation, Repairs, Improvements • General Handyman Services • Free Estimates, Fully Insured • Minor brick work and repointing

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Help Promote Local Businesses At the Amber Valley Voice we believe in supporting local businesses as a crucial part of our local communities. We hope you use the local businesses you ind in this magazine .

If you do, please let us know what a good job they have done. You can drop us a line at:

For a friendly and professional service please give Andrew a call

ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk or by giving us a call on: 01773 604178 or 07891 639 638.

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We would love to hear from you!

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Ask for Tony Radford on: Tel: 01773 528759 Mob: 07728 248171 www.triplefix.co.uk

Tel: 01773 605823 Mob 07712 632872

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6 The Big Wheel The big wheel is back! A fantastic opportunity to see Derby in a way you’ve never seen it before - From 50 meters in the air!

Price £5, Concessions £4, under 16s £3 Friday 16th September to Sunday 30th October For more information visit www.bigwheelderby.co.uk

Derby Feste Kicking off with a magical Fire Garden featuring skateboarding experts Hooked Extreme and a choreographed commission from Deda Many free events 23rd - 24th September - Begins on Friday at 7pm For more information visit www.derbyfeste.com or call 01332 255802

Ploughmans Lunch at St Thomas’s Church Held in the Parish Centre on Nottingham Road in Somercotes. The meal is made up of a cob with cheese or ham, soup with a vegetarian option, tea or coffee and a cake. Everybody is welcome and proceeds help in the running costs of the church.

Friday 30th September 11:30am till 1:30pm. Cost - £2

MKS Electrical & Alarms Family Run Business Friendly and Reliable Part P Registered Derbyshire Trusted Trader Rewires & Landlord Reports Electrical Safety Certi icates Alarms, Lighting & Sockets All Electrical Work Undertaken P.A.T Testing Call Mick - 01773 600 419 Mobile - 0753 0167 606 sales@mkselectrical.co.uk www.mkselectrical.co.uk

Fast, friendly, reliable service with no mess All plastering work undertaken, including: • Artex cover-ups, • Repair work • Dry lining • Insurance work • Coving Competitive Prices itted Fully Insured For a free, no obligation quote or advice call Anthony on:

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7 Map Reading for Beginners Part of the Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival this event at Shipley Country Park id designed to give beginners conBidence reading Ordinance Survey maps.

20th September, 2pm to 4pm. Free - Booking essential For more information contact Call Derbyshire on 08456 058058

Farmers Markets in the Area Ripley Market Place - 1st Saturday of the month, 9am to 3pm Matlock, Imperial Rooms,- 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am to 1pm Belper Market Place - 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am to 2pm Derby Market Place- 3rd Thursday of the month, 9am to 3pm

Wild Food Walk Part of the Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival this walk around Shipley Country Park concentrates on exploring seasonal wild food and tips on turning it into tasty tucker. There will be chance to try products made locally 25th September, 10am to 12:30pm. Free - Booking essential.

For more information contact Call Derbyshire on 08456 058058

Property Services Contact Stewart on : 07855 536369 01773 528540 stewarthousley@live.co.uk Or Tom on: 07973 631809 tomhousley@live.com

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www.holidayhawk.co.uk

www.holidayhawk.co.uk is a new holiday website which offers you internet prices alongside the personal service on tailor-made travel breaks, traditional package holidays and 9lights to destinations around the world.

As part of Explorer Travel, you can be sure your trip is in safe hands as all our holidays are ABTA bonded Have It Your Way It’s your special break so why not have it exactly the way you want it. Holiday Hawk lets you tailor make your own holiday, selecting the Blights, hotel, transfers, car hire, airport car parking and insurance to suit you. What’s more you can often make considerable savings compared to package deals .

Package Holidays Holiday Hawk offers a vast range of package holidays from all the major suppliers allowing you to Bind the best deal without having to trawl through each of the companies websites separately.

Because we are independent we can offer prices and discounts you cannot Bind on the high street.

Flights If it’s just a Blight you’re after we can cater for that too. We have Blights to destinations all over the world on the website from all the major suppliers but if there is anything you can’t Bind just give us a call.

How to +ind us: Simply type www.holidayhawk.co.uk into the address bar of your home page or call Liam on 07971 644152

Reader Recommends Bev from Riddings booked a holiday with www.holidayhawk.co.uk and told us all about it: “What an easy way to book a holiday!

I was dreading having to trawl through hundreds of website or sit in a Travel Agents for hours looking for a bargain .

Holiday Hawk did all the hard work for me, inding a great hotel and fantastic light times from my chosen airport. All at a very competitive price.

It offers a very personal service, tailored to suit the customers needs. I will de initely be calling upon their services again. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to get it so right”

After Something Different?

Because this is your special holiday you might be looking for something a bit different . As Holiday Hawk is part of Explorer Travel we are able to offer a personal service, much like a travel agent. Simply use the quick quote form on the website, call 07971 644 152 or drop us an email on holidayhawk@hotmail.co.uk and let us see if we can make your holiday dreams come true.

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Calling all local businesses to a Business Networking Forum for Breakfast.

Friday 14th October @ Alfreton Golf Club - 7:30am until 9am Guest Speaker is Nigel Mills MP - Have your say in the business community.

For further information, to book a place and to submit questions for Q&A session contact: info@alfretonbusinessclub.co.uk

Reader Recommends Sharon from Riddings contacted me this month to recommend Window Wizard She said “John, the Window Wizard was recommend to us by a friend. He replaced some double glazed units and serviced some window openers and door locks and hinges. He was very meticulous in tracing a couple of leaks in our conservatory roof, which is now rainproof once more.

John was prompt, professional and polite and I highly recommend him”.

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Dan Kelly Fascia and Sof<its, Bi-fold Doors, Carports Misted / Broken Glass units Locksmith General Servicing etc

Dan Kelly CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES 01773 540264 or 07737 660074 info@philbondtiling.co.uk www.philbondtiling.co.uk

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Help us help others in crisis both locally and around the world.. Visit our large charity shop in Ripley

We sell quality clothing, books, CDs, cards for all occasions, household goods, bric-a-brac, furniture, new range of haberdashery items, toys and new goods.

URGENT Stock Appeal esp. Furniture

Furniture collection & delivery service available

If you are interested in helping us, please call Darrell or Allison on 01773 749185 or pop into the shop at 20 Oxford Street, Ripley.

Quality donations welcome to help raise funds Registered charity no. 220949

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KAH Services UK Ltd WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS & SERVICE Friendly, Reliable, Affordable Service

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Early morning, late evening and weekend calls to suit your lifestyle

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54 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AZ located on the A6

We Now Open Sundays 10-4 Selected DVD Releases 12th September Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides (12) - Johnny Depp & Penelope Cruz 19th September Red Riding Hood (12) - Gary Oldman & Julie Christie 26th September Thor (12) - Colm Feore, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins 30th September Arthur (12) - Russell Brand, Helen Mirren 3rd October Water for Elephants (12) - Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson

Selected Cinema Releases 9th September Troll Hunter (TBC) - Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg Friends With Bene+its (15) - Justin Timberlake & Mila Kunis 16th September The Change-Up (15) - Jason Bateman & Ryan Reynolds Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (15) - Kathy Burke & Benedict Cumbernatch 23rd September Abduction (TBC) - Taylor Lautner, Alfred Molina & Sigourney Weaver Crazy Stupid Love(12A) - Steve Carell & Julianne Moore

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Is the largest Independent Animal Feed Stockist in the Midlands, supplying Horse Feed, Dog Feed, Cat Foods and Poultry Foods and is now selling;

Flying off the shelves!

New Dog Food Rich in Beef and Oats

Only ÂŁ14.86 for a 15kg bag

A complete feed for adult dogs of all breeds with low feeding rates - which means the bag lasts longer than ordinary dog food

Come and visit Seals Fodder Room for all you animal feeds and much more at: Seals Fodder Room, The Mill, High Street, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1AA. Just off the A38 Phone 01773 602466

www.sealsfodder.co.uk Opening Times; Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 5:15pm, Saturday - 8:30 - 12:15pm To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

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Ox Travels - Introduced by Michael Palin

One of the great things about travelling is the people you happen to meet. Some weird, some wonderful, some who lodge in your memory even though you’ll never see them again - some you’ll de initely want to forget.

Ox Travels is a collection of 36 short travellers’ tales, written by many of the best travel writers around – people like Jan Morris, Paul Theroux and Michael Palin but also including contributors from a brilliant new wave of travel writers. Their theme is those chance encounters we make along the way.

They take us all over the globe, from Africa, America (North and South), Asia, and even Antarctica and range from the inspiring and heartbreaking, to the funny and downright strange.

It’s a fantastic book to dip in and out of, or read in huge chunks.

All the stories are true, all the meetings real. The other thing about this book is that proceeds support the work of Oxfam and all the writers have donated their royalties to the charity. The Oxfam link also explains the strange title – a previous book of short iction was less strangely called Ox Tales.

This is a book for plane or train journeys; but also one to perhaps read in bed or in front of the ire while it rains outside. As Michael Palin writes in his introduction “It ranges right across the world and will hopefully restore your faith in the human race. Just like Oxfam in fact.”

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Meat of the Month - September is Grouse

With Autumn looming just around the corner, so is Game season and September kicks it off with Grouse. So why not ring the changes at the dinner table and bring in the new season with this yummy recipe - Roast stuffed Grouse with oven roasted vegetables and red wine jus.

Ingredients 4 Grouse (oven ready) 25g butter StufBing 1 small chopped onion 50g butter 4 x Grouse liver (if not available use duck) 1 tsp chopped thyme

4 chopped sage leaves 2-3tbsp chopped parsley 70g white breadcrumbs Jus Red wine Meat stock Side dish 3 Parsnips sliced

4 courgette 400g runner beans 2/3 small red onions sliced 2 garlic bulbs 200ml olive oil 2tbsp chopped thyme 2tbsp chopped rosemary

1 lemon zest

Method StufBing Heat butter in a pan, add the livers and fry for 2-3 minutes being careful not to overcook. Remove the livers then on a low heat add the onion, thyme and sage and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the breadcrumbs and parsley. Chop the livers and add to stufBing. Season to taste then insert into the middle of the grouse.

To prepare the Grouse: Add a little butter to an oven-proof pan then add the seasoned grouse browning the legs and breast. Remove to a preheated oven (220C/Gas Mark 7) for 15 minutes. Ensure the bird is basted regularly. Remove the bird and retain the juices in the pan Jus Heat the juices in the pan on the hob add the red wine and stock and whilst stirring bring to the boil. Simmer until thickened.

Side dish Top the Garlic, then drizzle with olive oil and roast in foil in an oven at 160C (Gas mark 4)for 45 minutes.

Remove the garlic Blesh and mix in a bowl with the lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, 150ml olive oil and season.

Chop the vegetables then brush with olive oil and roast in the oven for 30/40 mins. Dress with the marinade and serve with the grouse and jus.

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What’s on in Derbyshire?

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A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire

Derby Theatre - Box Of<ice: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk The Woman in White Adapted for the stage by Nicola Boyce from the Novel by Wilkie Collins this classic thriller tells the tale of Walter Hartright, who is accosted by The Woman in White on a London road where she pleads with him to save her from being taken to an asylum.

She disappears as quickly as she appears but this unsettling encounter sets Walter on a journey on a dark journey.

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd September at 7:30pm, matinee on Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30pm. Tickets £8 - £21 The Terrible Infants Featuring narration from Dame Judi Dench, The Terrible Infants is a treat for big kids and small grownups. A blend of puppetry, live music, performance and storytelling this show promises to impress.

Thursday 29th - Saturday 1st October at 7:30pm, matinee on Saturday at 2:30pm.

Tickets £14, concessions £12

Assembly Rooms, Derby—Box Of<ice 01332 255800 www. derbylive.co.uk Bottle Rocket Comedy Club The Midlands leading comedy night arrives in Derby. Starring the award winning Sean Hughes with support from rising star Joe Lycett and host Ray Peacock from Russell Howards Good News.

Saturday 24th September , 9:30pm. Tickets £13, concessions £11 Tickets £17 - £31, concessions £2 off (except Fri and Sat evening).

The Mikado The award winning Derby Gilbert and Sullivan Company present a sparkiling semistaged and semi-costumed concert performance of the Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece, Starring Alistair MacGowan Sunday 2nd October, 7:30pm.

Tickets £20, concessions £18.

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A selection of some of the best cultural delights coming up in Derbyshire Buxton Opera House - Box Of<ice: 0845 127 2190, www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk Changing Rooms Ian Dickens Productions return with another Marc Camoletti farce. Bernard is trying to get some time alone with his mistress , Bridgette . Whilst Jacqueline his wife is trying to get some time alone with her lover Robert. Meanwhile their housekeeper Nana is hoping for a quite weekend without her employers. When each think they have managed to get rid of the others nothing quite goes to plan.

Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th September, 7:30pm, matinee on Saturday at 2:30pm.

Tickets - £12 - £17

The Pit and the Pendulum Rumpus Theatre Company present ‘The worlds most terrifying tale’. William Trevelyan sets out to rescue his young wife from the clutches of the wicked HellBire Club only to be captured and tortured by the nightmare of a living grace a fathomless pit and a razor sharp swinging pendulum.

Friday 7th - Saturday 8th October, Matinee on Saturday at 2:30pm.

Tickets £12 - £17.

Pomegranate Theatre, Chester3ield, Box Of3ice: 01246 345334/345222

Not Now Darling Bruce James Productions presents a hilarious farce starring Darren Williams.

Set in a London Fur Salon, a mix up over a fur coat involving two shop owners, two mistresses and one husband promises a bundle of laughs.

Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th September. 7:30pm, Matinee on Saturday at 3pm.

Tickets - Adult £13 (£14 Sat eve), children £8, concessions £10 (£11 Sat eve)

Frankie & Tommy An ingenious play from about the an abortive double act involving Tommy Cooper and Frankie Lyons that started in good humour and ended in tears. Written by Gary Lyons, son of Frankie this play is a study of an embryonic genius and his own father.

Wednesday 21st - Saturday 24th September, Matinee on Saturday at 3pm. Tickets £12 (£13 sat eve), children £7.50, concessions £9.50 (£10 sat eve)

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Everything we do is about valuing and suppor ng people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

A learning disability is caused by the way the brain develops. There are many different types and most develop before a baby is born, during birth or because of a serious illness in early childhood.

Learning disability is life long. There is no cure and has a significant impact on a person’s life.

Here at the Mencap Regional Fundraising team we arrange a number of events each year to ensure that the work we do to support families can con nue.

We also arrange bespoke events for individuals, groups and companies and unlike a lot of other chari es we don’t just sit behind a desk and send a thank you le er to you a er the event – we are right there with you helping to arrange, set up and clean away a erwards.

Get in touch with the team at mids.fundraising@mencap.org.uk or call our Senior Regional Fundraising Manager, Marie Brown on 07852 184543 and join in the fun.

SELSTON GOLF COURSE Only £10 per player, families welcome and some great prizes on offer too !

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21 CAPEWELL WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY

WE ARE NOW OPERATING MONTHLY,BI MONTHLY,QUARTERLY,HALF YEARLY,YEARLY AND ONE OFF CLEANS IN THIS AREA. FRAMES CLEANED EVERY TIME, TEXT SERVICE AVAILABLE BEFORE EVERY CLEAN FULLY INSURED GET A UNBEATABLE QUOTE TEL: TONY 07790250735 INTERNAL AND EXTERNALWINDOWS CLEANED U.P.V.C. FRAMES POLISHED CONSERVATORIES CLEANED GUTTERS CLEARED AND REPAIRED FASCIAS AND SOFFITS CLEANED END OF TENANCY CLEANING CARPET CLEANING EXTERNAL PAINTING

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Reg. No. 500775

Reg. No. 8631

Gas Safe Register, the of icial list of registered gas engineers, is launching its irst ever Gas Safety Week, aiming to raise awareness of gas safety in the home.

Paul Johnston, Chief Executive at Gas Safe Register said: “ Every Year, far too many people suffer from preventable gas related accidents, such as gas leaks, explosions, ires and carbon monoxide poisoning. In the last year alone 10 people died and a further 330 were hospitalised. With Gas Safety Week we want to encourage the public to only use Gas Safe registered engineers to it, ix and service their gas appliances and to raise awareness of the importance of having an annual safety check.

We are asking people in the Amber Valley area to take care and be safe. If maintained and installed properly, gas appliances are safe. If neglected, gas appliances can kill. In Gas Safety Week we want everyone to ind out when they last had all their gas appliances, including cookers, ires and boilers, checked. If this was over a year ago, you should get them checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer as soon as possible to help ensure that your family and home are safe.”

Gas Safety Week Discount

10% off on all boiler servicing terms and conditions apply

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23 The Swanwick and Somercotes Safer Neighbourhood team covers Somercotes, Swanwick, Leabrooks and Pye Bridge and the local team are: Sgt Simon Street, PC Mark Stokoe, PCSO Mark Rogers and PCSO Christopher Bannister.

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Anti Social Behaviour on Somerlea Park and Nottingham Road, Somercotes 2.

Road Safety for young pedal cyclists 3.

To get another bin for Somerlea Park due to the amount of litter being left.

Next Surgery date: 10th October 2011, 3-4pm at Swanwick Hall School Contact PC Mark Stokoe, PCSO Mark Rogers or PCSO Christopher Bannister on 0345 123 33 33 or e-mail; alfreton.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk Riddings Priorities to follow next month In an emergency call 999 For non emergencies call Derbyshire Police on 0345 123 33 33

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DVD Review - Hop

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Hop tells the story of E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand), the next in line in the Easter Bunny dynasty that has stretched back 4000 years but he is struggling under the weight of expectation. What E.B. really wants to do is play the drums but the problem is his father has different ideas. So 2 weeks before Christmas E.B. runs off to Bind his fortune in Hollywood. When he gets there he bumps into Fred (James Marsden), a slacker looking for his purpose in life, whose chance encounter with E.B’s father when he was a child draws the two together to help them both realise their destinies.

However, there are a few obstacles to overcome along the way.

The Red Berets - an elite band of ninja bunnies. An audition with the Hoff (David Hassellhoff) and the evil (and hilarious) Carlos - a chick with a bad attitude and delusions of grandeur.

This Bilm comes from the creators of despicable me and it’s fair to say if you liked that Bilm you will enjoy this Bilm also. There are plenty of laughs for all the family and the mix of live action and animation is seamless. So if you’re looking for a Bilm to make you smile and feel good about eating chocolate you should give Hop a look.

A wide range of natural petfoods, treats & accessories.

Microchipping service available

Seating for eight passengers + luggage

Airport & station transfers, outings and special occasions

Bathing | Drying | De-matting Clipping | Styling | Hand Stripping Anal Glands | Nails Friendly, helpful service plus free local collection and delivery T: 01773 606340 23 George Street, Riddings, DE55 4BH www.pawz.eu www.vanitypaws.co.uk

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Start your holiday on your doorstep!

Call now for a competitive quote Courier and van service also available

We can arrange picnic and cakes for your special occasion - ask for details Andrew and Alison Bond, Swanwick 01773 609872 / 07736 943522 Email: info@abshuttle.co.uk

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A charity concert with

Alfreton Male Voice Choir The

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John Gill Band (Country and Western)

In aid of Compere: Wesley Mallin Journalist and Broadcaster

Saturday 8th October 2011 7.30p.m.

Postmill Centre, Market St. South Normanton Tickets ÂŁ6 From England Barker Jewellers in Alfreton, The Postmill Centre, at the event (as available) or

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Foam Insulation MBS are a local *irm of professional builders who are happy to be able to offer a brand new foam insulation service to customers in the Amber Valley area

What We Do

We check the roof for any loose/broken les & replace them as closely as possible to the exis ng le Any missing mortar from the ridges will be repointed The internal lo space will be sprayed with a 25mm depth of foam insula on The whole job will be completed and died within 1 or 2 days

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Save money - 40% less energy lost Peace of mind in winter - prevents pipes freezing Provides extra insula on and prevents water leaks as there are no gaps for water or vermin to enter Holds roof les in place, stops slipping when nails go rusty and fail Improves air quality and leaves no condensa on Increases the structural strength of the roof, which is important in high winds.

Fire Retardant Environmentally friendly, reducing greenhouse gasses Can be used on walls, ďŹ&#x201A;oors and ceilings

For your free survey call Freephone on: 0800 2600503 or visit our website: www.midlandsbuilding.com Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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Gardeners Calendar - September

Divide border perennials – the tops will be dying back while the roots are still active.

Aerate the lawn with a fork and re-seed bare patches while there’s still warmth in the soil for grass to grow.

Over-winter tender plants from containers by lifting, knocking off compost, trimming tip and roots and covering roots in a tray of moist compost. Keep in a frost free place.

Top Tip - Rake leaves from your lawn and store them, moist, in a bin bag to create leaf mould for next year’s planting.

WANTED

TONY WRIGHT Handyman & Property Maintenance

Local Traders Are you one?

Have you used one that you can recommend?

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Please get in contact on: 01773 604178 07891639638 Ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk

General handyman work No job too small General Plumbing Joinery Painting & Decorating Garden Maintenance

Home: 01773 607086 Mobile: 07530 607010 tonywright_handyman@hotmail.co.uk

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Community Info

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Your Local MP

Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Upcoming Surgeries: Friday 9th September - Somercotes - Birchwood Methodist Chapel Hall, Birchwood Lane, Somercotes - 5pm to 7pm Friday 16th September - Heanor - The Buxton Room, Heanor & Loscoe Town Hall, The Market Place, Heanor - 5pm to 7pm Appointments may be made by calling: Local OfBice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Tel No. 020 219 7233 e-mail nigel.mills.mp@parliament.uk

Your Local Borough Councillors Swanwick Steve Hayes

01773 606270

Ironville & Riddings Jack Brown MBE

01773 528729

cllr.stephen.hayes@ambervalley.gov.uk

cllr.jack.brown@ambervalley.gov.uk

Allen King

Paul Smith

01773 602965

cllr.allen.king@ambervalley.gov.uk

01773 540345

cllr.paul.smith@ambervalley.gov.uk

Do you have something to shout about???

Are you a local sports club with results to tell the community about or looking for new recruits?

Are you running a community event that needs promoting or are you raising money for charity?

Are you a community leader that needs to liaise with the wider community?

Call Emily at Amber Valley Voice on: 01773 604178 / 07891 639638 ambervalleymedia@hotmail.co.uk Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your magazine...

Builder R H Building services MBS

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Butchers Owen Taylor Ltd

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Charity Shops Red Cross Ripley

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Plastering Complete Plastering

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Plumbing & Heating B.Sole Plumbing Belper Gas Showroom Heritage Heating Flowfayre

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Property Services AJS Property Services Wupson Property Services

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Complementary Therapy Rachel Honman

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Computers Alfreton Computers

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Dentist Glendair

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Tiler Phil Bond

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Travel www.HolidayHawk.co.uk

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Driving School Point Electrician MKS Electrical & Alarms Events/Community Services Things to do Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in Derbyshire Mencap Amber Valley CVS Pye Hill MVC Alfreton MVC Derbyshire Constabulary Alfreton Business Club Vouchers Gardener / Handyman Tony Wright Jobs 2 Do

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Pet Food Supplies / Grooming Pedi-Pawz 24 Pawz/Vanity Pawz 25 Seals Fodder Room 13

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Contact Emily on: 07891 639638 purplepigsaver@utilitywarehouse.org www.purplepigsaver.co.uk

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