SRL Edition, Sept 2013

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Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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Wow, 3 whole years since the Amber Valley Voice Don’t forget to first landed on your doorstep and I think it is fair to say that it has improved somewhat! Carla made mention the Voice me look at the first edition earlier this month in a when you use any of nostalgic moment and after I’d taken my head out the companies in this of my hands, it was actually frightening how fast it Magazine has flown by! I can honestly say that I love every minute of it, including the monthly deliveries that I still undertake with my mum and dad most months, the pace has dropped but they still have the most competitive rates of all my distributors!!!

We have lots of concerts going on this month, so be sure to check out ‘Things to do’ and the community adverts such as Swanwick Baptist Church, Swanwick St Andrews and Alfreton MVC. We have our usual suspects, such as Heather advising us on our beauty treatments and Carol at Leabrooks Gallery who is holding the worlds biggest coffee mornings this month...there are 2 dates, so make sure they go in your diary...it is for a good cause after all. Finally, a big welcome to all the new advertisers, Claire Oldknow, Midlands Kickboxing and AM Bespoke Building Solutions.

See you next month,

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Our House

The hit Madness musical by Tim Firth, presented by derby youth musical theatre comes to Derby Guildhall Theatre on September 25th - 28th, evenings 7:30pm, (Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm). Tickets from £10.

Flowers by dezign workshop

Welcomes new members to come and learn basic and advanced skills of flower arranging in a warm, friendly environment. Classes to be held at Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road, Pentrich. DE5 3RE. Next meeting is on Friday 27th September, contact Val Buddery on 07792 415780 or e-mail; flowers-by-dezign@gmx.com

A night of music, dancing, & fun with the Beeston Big Band In aid of the Friends of Cromford Canal, come and listen to all the classics of GlennMiller, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Dean Martin at Ironville Church Hall, Casson Street, Ironville, NG16 5NN on 28th September at 7:30pm. Tickets are £6 and are available on the door or by calling Gordon Harwood on 01773 520404.

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Amber Valley Rugby Club - Halloween Party

An early listing to get it booked in your diary! Saturday 26th October, time and details to be confirmed next month.

Upcoming walk with Alfreton and District Rambling Club

We walk on alternate Sundays and meet in the car park near Alfreton Library at 9:30am. Bring a drink and packed lunch. Suitable footwear and clothing required. New faces made welcome. September 29th - Youlgreave 8.5miles. For more info call Terry on 01773 835437 or Dave 01773 835275.

Somercotes Choral Society Concert Choral classics with Special Guest, Jason Darnell. Saturday 26th October at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7pm. Tickets are £7 and £3.50 for U16’s

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

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MOBILE FOOT CLINIC

Mrs S Doherty DipCFHP MPSPract Fully qualified and insured local foot health practitioner. All in the comfort of your own home.

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MARKET Alfreton Indoor Market During the summer of 2013 the market will have a new frontage and a new roof. New doors and heating options are also being explored  New stalls arriving, kiosks being introduced  Car Boot stalls available on Saturdays for £10  Look out for shows from Magic Mel during 2013  Want to start your own business? New Trader incentive available  Business advisor available  Working closely with Job Centre For more information contact Vicki England – Markets & Town Centre Officer on 07971 126363 or vicki.england@ambervalley.gov.uk

14 Our mission to bring you the best local walks continues… This time we head north to Bolsover for a great walk with plenty of chances to let your dog off the lead but there are a few roads so take care . Again, we would like to thank the fantastic Jill and David Hallam from JH Legal Services for contributing this lovely walk. If you know of a walk in the local area , please get in touch. Email us at info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638.

4 1/2 mile circular walk from Bolsover with views of Bolsover castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall A moderate walk for you and your dog which is fairly flat. The route should take around 2 hours. The terrain is fairly even but there may be some muddy areas it is always worth wearing a good pair of boots especially if it has been wet or icy.

1. The walk begins from the car park at the end of Riverside Way, Gateway Business Park, Bolsover. (The Stockley Trail, Carr Vale/Peter Fidler Nature Reserve). To begin go through the gate at the opposite the car park entrance. Continue along the path keeping a metal fence on your left. After some distance you will arrive at a fork in the path. Take the left fork to pass a sculpture on the left. After a short distance cross a lane pass under a bridge.

3. When you arrive at a crossroads of footpaths turn right and pass through a width restrictor then cross over a footbridge. In front of you is a large pond. Go diagonally left and then skirt around the left hand edge of the pond. On the opposite side you will find a marker post and a stile. Cross over the stile and head diagonally left across the field.

4. Continue ahead, heading towards ‘Sutton Scarsdale Hall’ on the horizon. After passing underneath some telegraph wire, keep left of some old stone buildings in the field. At the far edge of the field, turn left along a farm track keeping a fence and the motorway on your der right. Continue until you reach a road.

Reaffer O 5. At the road turn right and go over the motorway. Follow the road round to the left and uphill. *At this point, If you wish to take a closer look at Sutton Scarsdale Hall, take the path on the right, half way up the hill* Continue along the road.

After the road bends sharp right and then you will see a footpath sign for Heath Village.

6. Take the footpath heading downhill across a field.

At the bottom right hand corner of the field, cross with every purchase of a footbridge and then over a stile into another Millers Complete Dog Food field. In this field, head straight uphill. with this coupon 7. At the far end, cross over a stile adjacent to a telegraph pole and onto a lane. Cross straight over the lane through a gate and into another field.

Keeping the hedge on your right, go to the bottom of the field to cross another stile. Continue straight ahead to cross another stile onto a lane.

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8. Cross over the lane diagonally right, ensuring that in the next field you have the hedge on your left. Head down to the bottom left hand corner of this field. Go through a gap in the fence and cross a footbridge. Go straight ahead and pass through a gap in the boundary of the field. At the far edge of this next field, at a marker post, turn left. Continue along the edge of the field, then immediately after a pylon on your left, turn left down a farm track.

9. Continue straight keeping the hedge on your right. Follow the path as it curves left and right then through a gap into another field and downhill with the hedge on the right. Where the hedge on the right ends continue straight towards the motorway crossing an open field.

10. Cross a stile into cross field and at the far edge turn left keeping the fence on the right.

Continue until reaching a lane, then turn right on to the lane to pass under the motorway.

11. Continue ahead to cross an open field. Keep to the right of a pylon and after passing through a gap in the hedge turn left. Follow the hedge around then after a short distance, go over a stile on your left. Go over a footbridge and over a second stile into a field.

12. Cross the field diagonally right, keeping Bolsover Castle straight ahead. In the far right hand corner of the field cross over a footbridge. Go diagonally left across a field and over a stile into a wooded area. After a short distance, go over another stile and into a field.

13. Go diagonally left across the field and then over a stile onto a well laid path (The Stockley Trail). Turn left along the trail until and keep to it until you arrive back at the car park.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. The Amber Valley Voice takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

Opening Times Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 5:15pm, Saturday - 8:30 - 12:15pm

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16 Book Review - Modernity Britain by David Kysnaston History books sometimes seem like heavy going. But Modernity Britain by David Kynaston, which looks at Britain in 1957-9 is actually one of the most entertaining books of the year.

Never-had-it-so-good Britain was a place of Carry On films, Caramac and Fairy Snow. Kynaston describes the way we lived just over 50 years ago and it does seem like another country, although there are echoes of today – tabloids obsessing with a “rift” between Prince Philip and the Queen (Charles and Di anyone?) and whether Princess Margaret was going to act like a true Royal or a “half-baked jazz mad Teddy girl” (Harry and Las Vegas?).

But can you believe that there used to be a Toddlers Truce on TV – no TV of any kind broadcast between 6-7pm so parents could get the kids to go to bed? Or that newborn

babies were cot-nursed in hospital – which meant they were touched as little as possible for the first 48hours? Fewer than half the homes in Britain had a TV, and water resistant Bronco toilet paper was starting to be overtaken – at least in middle class homes - by the likes of Andrex.

Kynaston uses quotes from diaries, bits out of newspapers, TV scripts, to produce a brilliant, often funny and never less than interesting description of life lived by real people. Politicians get a look in, but largely in terms of how they affected ordinary folk and bankers were the local bank manager – the Mr Mannering’s of Dad’s Army not the champagne hoorays of the Square Mile.

If you fancy something a bit different as we head into the longer nights this might just fit the bill.

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Swanwick & Riddings Neighbourhood update PC Chris Anthony, PCSO Chris Bannister, PCSO Mark Rogers and PCSO Richard Plant are your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team, covering Swanwick, Somercotes, Leabrooks and Pye Bridge area.

Your team is committed to helping make your area a safer, cleaner and a more pleasant place to live and work. They work alongside local agencies, including the local councils to help address community issues. If you have any concerns about crime, safety or anti-social behaviour then your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team may be able to help.

Your officers also hold local surgeries or meetings in your neighbourhood where residents can call in to chat about any issues. Over the next few weeks you can catch your team on: 

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Thursday, September 19: 5pm – 7pm, Somerlea Community Centre, Leabrooks Tuesday, September 24: 10am – 12pm, Somercotes Community Centre, Castle Drive

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Thursday, October 17: 5pm – 6pm, Somerlea Community Centre, Leabrooks Monday, October 28: 10am – 12pm, Pennytown Court Community Centre, Somercotes

To contact the team call 101, the non emergency number for Derbyshire police, or email alfreton.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk. You can also find more information about your team online at www.derbyshire.police.uk.

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You are invited to visit Leabrooks Gallery, Gardens and Conference Centre to enjoy some of the events it offers to celebrate the last days of Summer and the beginning of Autumn.

The Coffee Shop is the location for the Gallery’s activities when it participates in The World’s Largest Coffee Morning(s) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on the 27th and 28th September, 2013. Home made cakes, coffee and tea will be on sale and there will also be a raffle, with all of the proceeds being given to the charity. The aim is to make the biggest donation in the three years of involvement which is why.....

While there are still vibrant splashes of colour drawing attention to the flowers in the garden the leaves of the acer collection are subtly underdrawn by darker hues; the trees are getting ready to upstage the floral displays with a spectacular show of crimson. Leabrooks Gallery requests the pleasure of It’s worth a visit just to witness the dramatic, your company. and frequently very sudden, changes.

The natural show of colour in the garden is matched by stunning exhibitions of art exhibited inside the Gallery. From the 14th September until the 4th October, 2013 , Arwyn Quick’s bright Derbyshire landscapes convey a rich appreciation of the countryside at its best. These are canvases which have a general appeal whilst retaining a very special local focus. After that, for two weeks at the beginning of October, Lynn Smith’s beautiful floral images take pride of place in the Main Exhibition Room, offering different opportunities for investment.

There are, in fact, lots of opportunities for the visitor to make interesting purchases, both small and large, throughout the Gallery: there are unique pieces of jewellery, small sculptures, pottery, pyrography and stained glass as well as a large range of art by a variety of artists. There is also a well stocked section, Leabrooks Interiors, full of quirky items for the home - and there’s a Coffee shop!

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Osteopathy For Pain Relief The right care can prevent years of unnecessary pain.

Whatever the problem, we’re here to help.

Your-Body Claire Bowmar BSc. Hons in Osteopathy Registered with the General Osteopathic Council

Tel: 07989 178531

Email: claire@your-body.co.uk Web: www.your-body.co.uk Based at Riddings Pharmacy Initial consultation (1 hour) £38 Follow up (approx 30 minutes) £35

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Expert legal advice on your doorstep

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Based in South Normanton JH Legal Services offers quality professional advice with a friendly customer focussed approach.

Wills - Probate Powers Of Attorney

Jill Hallam is a qualified lawyer with over 15 years experience of helping guide the people of Amber Valley through the legal minefield of Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney. By offering no-obligation home visits at a time to suit you, including evenings and weekends, Jill uses her ability to cut through the jargon and help you find the solution to put your mind at ease.

Although considering making a will can be a daunting prospect, it is important for those we love that we do and that we get it right.

When you lose a loved one, it is important that you have time to grieve and mourn the loss without having to worry about the administration and legal implications of organising a loved ones final wishes and possessions.

Jill has the knowledge and experience to resolve all these issues in the comfort of your own home, at a time and pace to suit you so you can achieve peace of mind and total satisfaction that all your wishes and your bequests will be fully carried out..

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Out and About

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A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area Monday Wednesday St. Andrews Baby & Toddler Group. The Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 10am 11.30am & 1.30pm - 3pm. From young babies to school age. Contact Sara t: 01773 608083 m: 07736 927854 (current waiting list applies) Tots & Toddlers - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - A fun range of activities for children aged 1-3 years.

1.30pm - 3pm. Contact - 01773 604843

Tuesday Under 1’s Group - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 10.30am 12.00pm. Contact - 01773 604843 Weekly Child Health Clinic - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 1pm 2.30pm. Drop in for health advice and baby weigh.

Contact - 01773 604843 Breast Feeding Group - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY - 1.30pm 2.30pm. In the quiet room - available to all breast feeding mothers. Contact - 01773 604843 Over 50’s Club - Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW - 10am-11.30am. Contact 01773 607907 for more information.

Coffee Morning - Swanwick Baptist Church, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BG, hosts coffee, chat and crafts from 10am until 12pm.

Swanwick Cygnets Toddler Group Meet at the Old School House, Swanwick.

Term time - 9.15am - 10.45am. Contact Angela - 01773 606329

Wednesday Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031 AVRUFC Senior Section - training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157 Childminding Network - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 9am 11.30am. A chance for local childminders to meet in the centre. Contact - 01773 604843

Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time 10am - 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012 PEEP’s for 1 year olds - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 1.30pm - 3pm. (term time only) Helping parents and carers with ideas to support their children’s early learning through play. Contact - 01773 604843 Over 50’s Sequence Dancing - Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW. 2pm - 4pm.

Small friendly group enjoying light exercise and friendship. Raffle tea and biscuits. Contact 01773 607907 for more info.

Alfreton Singers - Swanwick School & Sports College (formerly The Delves) 7.15 -9pm. Mixed choir of friendly singers. All styles of music. Contact Claire on 01773 835316 for more info.

Alfreton Town Juniors U14’s - 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236 for more info.

Thursday Crafty Crew - Somercotes Children’s Centre, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, DE55 4LY. 10am - 11.30am.

Contact - 01773 604843 Leabrooks Cougars FC - Training sessions for U13’s.

6-7pm at Swanwick Hall School. Contact Kirt 07866 350585 or Paul 07535 453471.

Alfreton Society of Painters - 7pm- 9pm at Pennytown Court Community Rooms. Visit www.alfretonsocietyofpainters.com for more info.

Alfreton Male Voice Choir Rehearsals - 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome-no audition, just a love of singing.

Friday Swanwick Absolute Beginners (jogging group) - Swanwick Primary School at 9am. (term time only) Contact Jackie on 07966 603710. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session.

Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton,DE55 7JA. (Term time)1.30pm 2.30pm. Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031

Saturday A.D.A.S.C Football Club - various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017 Children’s Bowling Lessons - Somerlea Bowling Green, Somercotes. 10am - 12pm.

Run by members of Jacksdale Bowls Club.

Free to children aged 10 - 15. Free squash and biscuits. All welcome.

Sunday AVRUFC Junior Section Coaching - Starting 2nd June during the close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC (opposite Pye bridge Ind Est.) starting at 10am. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157 . Ages from 4 upwards welcome.

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Sunday

Greenwood Archery - Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on Highfield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details.

Other Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL carla@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk Please note that some of the groups listed incur a small charge and we would always recommend that you contact a group prior to attendance.

KLEEFORD COIN AUCTIONS Regular monthly sales of Coins, Medals, Bank Notes, Tokens, Small gold and Silver items

Do you have unwanted coins, banknotes or medals in a box at home?

Call me for a free professional and without obligation valuation.

Now online at:

www.kleefordcoins.webs.com For a free Auction Catalogue please call

01773 528743 or 07969 645952 email on kleeford@btinternet.com Also accepting lots for future auctions.

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Gardeners Calendar - September

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September’s jobs are often about the seasons to come. Clear dead leaves as they fall – rotting leaves can lead to disease in the garden.

Plant out next year’s foxgloves, violas and wallflowers.

Keep plants such as rhododendrons and camellias which rely on big fat buds next season in order to flower, well watered now.

Top Tip

If you’re lucky enough to have a good apple crop you can tell if they’re ready to pick by lifting them in the palm of your hand and giving a gentle – not a hard - pull. If they’re ready they’ll come away easily. If not leave them a bit longer to ripen in the autumn sun.

Cutting Edge Garden Services

All aspects of garden Maintenance No Job too big or too small Good quality work at a competitive price All major tree works Seasonal tidy ups

For a FREE no obligation quote contact Phil on

01773 607737 07983 979755

St Andrew’s Church Swanwick

Monday 14th October 2013 Special autumn performance by the

Bildworth Welfare Band Tickets are £6 including refreshments, available at the door or in advance by calling 01773 605291 / 01773 541458 Refreshments will be served from 7:15pm prior to the performance, which starts at 8pm

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Well, well, well, old motor-mouth has been busy this month! An article for us, a slot on Sally Peppers loud month show on Radio Derby (clearly hanging onto the coat tails of my glory!) and an article in the Chad. This month it seems Gary is trying his hand at fiction‌ So make of it what you will just please remember to take everything he says with a pinch of salt!!

Here’s a little story you might enjoy‌.

I went into the Gate the other evening for an early doors pint or two, the usual suspects were in as well as a couple of building workers, they were in conversation with a few of the locals and it turned out that they were in the area carrying out surveys for fracking works. What with the furore surrounding this sort of work it wasn't long before the whole pub was having an argument about the rights and wrongs. Some people were pleased that there might be employment opportunities, whilst others were concerned about environmental factors. One of the frackers said that the government had granted their company a licence to survey any Greenfield site that wasn't owned by the National trust. The men were from Birmingham and so couldn't explain the exact positions of the sites that they were to survey, they seemed pleasant enough and in reality were only doing their jobs, so no-one really gave them too much hassle.

What peed me off was the fact that the Government can get away with this sort of thing without any apparent debate in Parliament or any discussion in the media.

Two days after this I was walking the dogs on the fields behind the Hayes and in the distance, towards Riddings I could see some machinery, I went up and sure enough it's the blokes from the pub with boring equipment taking soil samples. When I got

home I went onto the internet to see if there was anything mentioned about fracking in Swanwick. I couldn't find a thing, but did discover that these tests are being carried out all over the North and Midlands, with little or no community knowledge of what's going on. I decided to try and find out a bit more about it and remembered the logo from one of the workmen's jacket, WMF Ltd turned out to be West Midlands Fracking.

I gave the planning dep't at Amber Valley a call and eventually got someone to admit that these permits were genuine. It turned out that the old mining works from the delves pit were ready made reservoirs for any shale gas that was below the old workings. Everything was going through my head at this point, house prices, protests, heavy traffic, the lot. The planner also told me that testing was planned to be carried out on the proposed crematorium site, Cray's hill and the football pitches on Pentrich Rd and Sleetmoor Lane.

It's unbelievable that they can do this without some sort of local negotiation with residents and just seem able to ride roughshod over us, without any comeback or communication.

And finally just to assure you that none of the above is true, I've made it all up just to try and cause a stir, so apologies if you don't see the funny side.

If on the off chance, you would like Gary to write about something in particular, feel free to contact either Emily on info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or 01773 604178/ 07891 639638 or Carla on Carla@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk, 07896294512.

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