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Melbourne hairdresser Pat BentleyWatts has hung up her scissors after 24 years.

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Find out what links this young boy with one of horse racing’s iconic events on Page 7.

by Lucy Stephens

A NEW promotional campaign has been launched to shine a spotlight on … drum roll, please … Melbourne!

The campaign launched by South Derbyshire District Council is aimed at boosting visitor numbers here.

The council has collaborated with blogger Molly Scott and individual Melbourne-based businesses to produce a video they say “brings alive the charm and numerous visitor attractions that Melbourne is blessed with”.

The council has this to say about our very own Melbourne: “Bordering the National Forest, Melbourne is a haven of superb restaurants, pubs and cafés together with a wealth of shopping opportunities including galleries, antique shops, specialist clothes stores, gift

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shops and local produce.

“The town proudly boasts more than 50 shops and eateries!

“Not only is there fantastic shopping and places to eat and drink, the beautiful Georgian town is also packed full of history and heritage. This includes Melbourne Hall and Gardens with its Royal connections and the adjacent parish church of St. Michael with St. Mary – one of the finest Norman parish churches in Britain and believed to have been built in circa 1125-35.”

Alongside the promotional video to tempt new and returning visitors to discover or re-discover Melbourne, a downloadable map has been created, listing what people can do on a day or night out here.

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South Derbyshire website where the town guide can also be downloaded.

Cllr Kevin Richards, leader of South Derbyshire District Council, said: “Many of our town centres and small independent businesses struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic and we are keen to look at all avenues and initiatives to showcase some of the wonderful towns, villages and tourist attractions we are lucky to have on our doorstep in South Derbyshire.

“The town of Melbourne is certainly right up there as a valuable asset for our district and, by working with the local business community to put together this campaign, we hope to entice new visitors from nearby areas and further afield to discover what a truly wonderful place Melbourne is to visit.”

Businesses in the town are invited to use a hashtag to join in with the promotion: #DiscoverMelbourneUK The ‘Discover Melbourne’ promotional campaign, video and guide are part of what the council says is its commitment to supporting local businesses, many of which will have been affected by the pandemic.

The campaign has received funding from the Reopening High Streets Safely/Welcome Back Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and HM Government.

The video was created by Bretbybased MIH Solutions, a strategic communications and PR agency, which was appointed by the council to provide marketing support in promoting the district’s town centres.

Fly-tipping culprits hit with fines

HUNDREDS of pounds’ worth of fines have been issued for more fly-tipping in the area.

But that’s nothing compared to the tens of thousands of pounds in public funds spent clearing up dumped rubbish, in figures police also reported.

An alert notice issued by local police community support officer Kerry Wallington-Waite in April told of two fines issued for flytipping in Elvaston and Arleston Lane, near Barrow-upon-Trent.

One lot of rubbish was dumped on Shardlow Road, Elvaston.

Police said evidence was gathered about the owner of the rubbish who was located, interviewed by the police’s Community Safety Enforcement Team and a £400 fixed penalty notice issued.

The same amount of money was also demanded from the owner of rubbish dumped on Arleston Lane.

Police said: “Fly Tipping is Cont’d on Page 4

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MELBOURNE Community Care is relaunching its Community Fund and hopes that the valuable work done by the charity can continue long into the future with the support of local benefactors.

Like every charity there are significant, unavoidable overheads and, with no outside funding, it is imperative that there are enough funds to operate, the organisation has said.

Manager Alison Thornhill said: “Melbourne Community Care is Melbourne’s charity catering for absolutely any member of the community who needs it, so we feel that it is vital that the people of Melbourne are part of it on every level.”

Reflecting over the past couple of years, Alison said “…throughout the pandemic Melbourne Community Care has been proud and privileged to continue to serve our local community. We did this by quickly adapting to the circumstances we faced.

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“Whilst our volunteers were no longer able to take people to medical appointments or to visit loved ones in care homes or respond to other calls on our services, we were able to continue to offer support with shopping, delivering prescriptions, circulating books and jigsaws, calling by for doorstep chats, making weekly phone calls and, sadly, visiting the bereaved … again, on the doorstep.”

As services gradually pick up as we emerge from Covid, transport to medical and other appointments has returned, the minibus is back doing a weekly supermarket run to enable independent shopping, and there are monthly Coffee and Company sessions at Melbourne Assembly Rooms.

A new initiative is an involvement with Whistlewood Common and their community garden, and it is planned that the popular minibus day trips are resumed.

Drivers are still ignoring the local speed limit

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Alison said: “Melbourne Community Care relies entirely on a team of volunteers to man the office, drive and maintain the minibus and provide a car driving service to medical and other appointments. This is very definitely not a taxi service but a group of dedicated volunteers using their own vehicles who give up their free time for no financial gain.

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THE first testing session by local speed watch campaigners found most vehicles driving out of Melbourne were over the speed limit.

The Melbourne Community Speedwatch team returned to action on Friday, April 29, after an enforced lay-off due to the Covid pandemic.

Group member Cllr Martin Fitzpatrick, reporting to Melbourne Parish Council, said: “On our first outing we measured the speeds of 51 vehicles heading along Station Road in the direction of the airport. Eighty per cent of these vehicles were driving in excess of the 30mph limit and one was recorded at 44mph.

“Seven vehicles were over the 36mph threshold for a letter to be sent from Derbyshire Police warning the driver of the dangers of driving over the speed limit.”

Cllr Fitzpatrick also commented that the group would work with the parish council in an attempt to bring speed indicator signs to Melbourne.

He said: “The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner has created a support fund to help pay for the speed indicator devices and the county council have contacted parish councils with informa- l Speedwatch members Chris Booth and Jayne tion to encourage take up of such signs.

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“The Speedwatch team hope that our evidence of speeding will provide the data to show where are the best sites for the devices to encourage drivers to slow down.”

More people are needed for the team, and he appealed to Melbourne and Kings Newton residents who want to join the group to contact him on 07710 030187 or by email to martin.fitzpatrick@southderbyshire.gov.uk

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TWO refuse vehicles using hydrogen power will be tested out in South Derbyshire in a bid to cut down on CO2.

Members of South Derbyshire District Council’s (SDDC) Finance and Management Committee agreed to trial the use of dual fuelled hydrogen-powered refuse vehicles at a meeting on April 28.

The £700,000 trial involves purchasing two new refuse vehicles and close collaboration and

support with ULEMco and Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. The trial will test the performance efficiency of these new Hydrogen/Diesel refuse vehicles. It includes the temporary siting of a mobile hydrogen refuelling point at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd Burnaston where the two vehicles will be based.

The two new vehicles are anticipated to be in use by the end of this year.

ALL THE FUN OF THE FETE

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CAROUSEL horses were ridden, food was drunk, music was played and a Maypole danced around – and thousands were there to enjoy it.

The second Ticknall May Day fete saw an estimated 2,000 people flocking to the village.

The event, organised by Dame Catherine Harpur’s School on May 2, featured a huge range of local charities and organisations running stalls, plus Maypole dancing, arts and crafts, food and drink, a magic show, and traditional May Day fun. And even Spiderman dropped in for a visit.

Organiser Bria Adlington, a teacher at Dame Catherine’s, said: “The word that springs to mind is just - WOW! “What was heart-warming was that it was a chance for villagers, school families, and other families to enjoy something they haven’t been able to experience for the last few years.

“That, and such positive feedback, made it so worthwhile.”

The event is expected to have raised just over £4,000, including donations.

Organisers say they would like to hold the popular event again next year, to take place on the first May bank holiday Monday.

Tributes to infants school ‘Queen’ LEFT: Octavia Conti with Henry Gaunt.

TOP RIGHT: Chris Wright of the Viking Experience.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Maypole dancing in full swing.

SCHOOL children in Melbourne will be given support with emotional needs, thanks to one of the final wishes of a much-loved teaching assistant who found her ‘true calling’ looking after youngsters.

Many tributes have been paid to Jacqui Danby (pictured), of Melbourne, who was well known to many children in the village through her work at the infant school and as a Guides leader.

According to her wishes, donations from her funeral are to be given to the ‘Rainbow Room’ at Melbourne Infants School, where she was known as ‘Queen’ because of the love and compassion she showed the children under her care.

The Rainbow Room is a specially designated nurturing space to give children emotional support.

Jacqui moved to Melbourne with husband Ross in 1999, following a career as a manager with Thomas Cook in Melton Mowbray, Loughborough and Nottingham.

Ross said: “When we moved to Melbourne our children, Jessica and Adam, were quite young. They were pupils at Melbourne Infants, then Juniors and Chellaston Academy.

“Jacqui was persuaded by two of the teachers at the time to apply as a teaching assistant. She just loved her role at the infant school.

“Many parents and children will remember Mrs Danby from her time there.”

Jacqui worked as a teaching assistant at the infants school for 14 years.

Head teacher Charlotte Gibbs said: “Jacqui found her true calling when a role came up in our Rainbow Room. She became known as the Rainbow Room Queen!

“She loved working one to one with children and supporting their emotional wellbeing. She was kind, friendly but, most of all, an integral part of our team. Jacqui was more than a work colleague, she was a friend to all and she will be deeply missed.”

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son who enjoyed the company of children, Jacqui was also well known for her work as a Guides leader in Melbourne.

Michelle Lewis, Melbourne Guides Leader and Derbyshire County Commissioner, paid tribute to her, saying she was loved equally by girls, parents and other leaders.

“When Jacqui learned they needed Guide leaders she did not hesitate to step in,” said Michelle.

“She was loved by the girls and she was brilliant with them, engaging with them in fun activities and at camps. She was equally loved by parents and other leaders.

Her love, compassion and caring for people really shone through in her guiding.”

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GARDENS of all shapes and sizes will be on show in Milton as it holds its first open gardens event for two years next month.

Milton Open Gardens will be held on Sunday, June 12 from 1pm-5pm.

Sizes and styles of the gardens will vary from small courtyards to much larger spaces, and from contemporary to cottage styles, with “something for everyone”, organisers said, adding: “Most of the gardens are within a short walking distance of each other.

“After a two-year break Miltonians look forward to welcoming both returning and new visitors.”

Free parking, refreshments and toilets will be available in Milton Village Hall.

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Fly-tippers’ stain on the countryside

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Cont’d from Page 1 the unwanted stain on our beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Not only is it unsightly, but it is also dangerous to our wildlife and a financial burden for local councils. SDDC (South Derbyshire District Council) spent around £57,000 clearing it from public land.

“The fly-tipping of controlled waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if dealt with at the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison.

Where a vehicle is used to fly tip, it can result in the council seizing the involved vehicle and destroying it.”

Police said: “It is also important to realise it is also an offence to allow fly-tipping. Always ensure you dispose of unwanted items correctly; don't employ people to take away rubbish unless you are sure they are legitimate. All proper businesses collecting waste should have a Waste Carriers Licence. To check if a waste carrier is licensed, you can telephone 08708 506 506 or https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers.”

Anyone who sees someone fly-tipping is asked by police to make note of: n Any vehicles involved – registration number, make and colour n Day, date and time you saw the tipping n How many people were involved and what they looked like n What they were actually doing n How much was tipped and what it looked like Anyone who finds fly-tipping is further asked not to disturb it as there may be evidence which may help identify the culprits.

Fly-tipping can be reported here: https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/forms/Show Form.asp?fm_fid=26

It’s goodbye from Sheila ...

AS HER term of office comes to an end, Cllr Sheila Hicklin has reflected on some of the highlights in chairing Melbourne Parish Council over the past four years.

There have been so many,” she said “… since my first official engagement in 2018, which was unveiling the commissioned painting, From Swords to Ploughshares, by Michael Cook, as part of the centenary of the end of the First World War. Also, that year we had the huge spectacular bonfire, organised mainly by Andy Jackson, where I made a speech alongside Lord Ralph Kerr and Rev. Steve Short.

“Switching on the Christmas Lights is a highlight every year,” she continued “…and we had the opening of the new public toilets, installing the new

l Sheila Hicklin planting a tree in honour of the forthcoming Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in her last official role as parish council chair.

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play equipment at the Lothian Gardens, and handing out the Melbourne Awards.”

Sheila also mentioned some of the more sombre duties, including laying the wreath at Remembrance Day every year, laying a wreath for Prince Philip, representing the parish council at the funeral of Richard Heath, and the tree planting for Cllr Andy Jackson.

“It’s a particularly proud moment every year to lay the wreath on behalf of the council, remembering the fallen, not just of Melbourne,” she said.

Similarly, to be asked to the rededication of the Royal British Legion Standard at the centenary celebration was a proud occasion.

Of course, there have been tricky moments through Covid, not least having to host the meetings over Zoom. “I suspect

I am the only chair of the parish ever to have chaired a meeting in slippers and pyjamas!” she said.

She also mentioned a particular regret that during Covid they were not able to trial the one-way traffic idea through Melbourne which has been discussed for so long.

“It would have been a good opportunity just to see if it worked,” she said.

Summing up four years, she said she had been “… incredibly proud to have represented the village and the local community”. A personal sadness for her is that her parents were no longer alive as they would have been immensely proud of her.

She said she was very grateful to her fellow councillors and the clerk for the support she had been shown over the past four years. – Frank Hughes

... and it’s also goodbye from Pat

ONE of Melbourne’s best known barber shops has changed hands after the former owner put away her scissors for the last time.

Pat Bentley-Watts, who ran Alive ‘n’ Klippin’ on Melbourne’s High Street for 20 years, has handed over the shop to new owner Craig Flint.

The shop is now called Sknhead Barber HQ. Pat said she had opted to pack up her business so she could enjoy her retirement with husband Kevin.

She said: “I’m certainly going to miss it. I’ll miss the people more than anything, and the conversations.”

Pat (pictured right) has been a hairdresser for 24 years, and took on her own premises in 2002.

The quirky name stemmed from an Internet search and chimed in with her feelings at the time at being back in business after waiting for the shop to be renovated.

It was previously Melbourne Tackle & Gun, a business which itself was once run by Pat’s parents.

Before hairdressing Pat told how she had done all kinds of jobs, including an eight-year stint as the lollipop lady outside Melbourne Infant and Junior schools – a job her mum Margaret used to do.

Over the years, she has seen many different types of hairdos come and go.

She said: “I’ve just enjoyed cutting hair. It’s very satisfying when somebody comes into the shop and they look untidy when they come in and when they leave they look smart.

“Over the last 20 years everything has changed in hairdressing. It’s all down to footballers. David Beckham had his head shaved, and you’ve got people coming in when I first started wanting their heads shaving like him. Then he had that long wedge look. Then there have been things like

under cuts – for men and women. I did an intesive barbers’ course about eight years ago, and learned all about the fade haircuts and things, mainly for male customers. At one time the lads wanted long hair, then they wanted it cut really short.”

So what’s the trickiest type of cut to do?

“Asymmetric cuts,” said Pat: “When it’s shaved down one side and the other is long, and they want it blending in. You’ve got to really try to get that right.”

The new owner of the premises, Craig Flint (left), said he is running the business as a traditional English barber’s.

The name comes from his other line of work, medical tattooing, which involves using inks to create the appearance of a full head of hair for those who may be losing their locks on top.

Craig said he and his sister Gemma had been made to feel very welcome in Melbourne.

For both Craig and Pat, the satisfaction of giving people a smile when they walk out of the shop is the best reward for a job that involves a lot of hard work and standing on your feet all day.

Craig said: “I’ve always had a passion for barbering. I like people to walk out thinking they have had a nice experience and to walk out looking fresh.”

Pat is planning to spend her retirement with Kevin working in their garden, going for walks and camping.

School wins a Rolls-Royce fund booster

PUPILS in Weston-on-Trent will get the chance to learn outside and play board games after the school won thousands of pounds in mental health funding.

The village’s primary school has been awarded over £3,000 by Rolls-Royce through the Foundation Derbyshire charity to boost mental health resources for the school.

The money is being spent on laying artificial turf in a canopied outdoor area so that teachers can take selected children outside to learn in the fresh air.

It is also paying for staff to be given training in Derbyshire Positive Play – a scheme involving playing games with children who need a boost to their self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.

The school said the grant would be particularly valued to help children who had struggled with their mental health since Covid lockdowns.

School Special Education Needs Co-ordinator and class teacher Martin Stephens, who applied for the award, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded this funding by RollsRoyce through Foundation Derbyshire, and we are very grateful to the panel for deeming our application worthy.

“Children at our school have coped brilliantly

Flower festival pays tribute to the Queen

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FLORAL tributes to Her Majesty were the theme in Ticknall as the parish church held its flower festival for the first time in four years.

Festival organiser Maggie Fenby-Taylor said it was “good to be back”.

To tie in with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the theme of the festival was the charities supported by Her Majesty.

The Queen is patron of more than 800 charities, of which 15 were included in the St George’s Church festival. These ranged from the Mothers’ Union, the Licensed Victuallers’ School and the Dogs’ Trust.

“Many people in the village helped to make this event a most successful venture,” said Maggie.

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with Covid and all the disruption to their daily routine that it brought, but there is no doubt that it has had an impact.

“Creating an outdoor area that is suitable for educating children will give us additional capability to take them outside – and fresh air is known as being great for mental health.

“The Derbyshire Positive Play programme is a wonderful resource that has proved to be a very effective way of helping children with their emotional wellbeing.

“Happy children are better learners so we’re really excited to put this funding into practice.”

In awarding the grant to the school, the panel from Rolls-Royce said the money would be of clear benefit to children attending the school, but in training staff it would also provide a great mental health legacy for those still to come.

The panel said: “The mental health of children and young people in our communities clearly requires a huge amount of care, attention and considerable investment - the stories presented in the bids we read showed what a mountain there is to climb.”

n Calke Abbey saw large numbers of visitors over the May bank holiday.

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Artists get to show off

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ARTISTS will be showing their work in Melbourne this month as part of the well-established Derbyshire Open Arts event.

The group of professional artists will be exhibiting in the Creative Melbourne Gallery on May 28 and 29.

Derbyshire Open Arts involves artists showing their work in hundreds of homes and studios across the county. This is the first time it has come to Melbourne, and this year 217 artists will be showing their work at 62 venues across Derbyshire.

Event organisers said: “Our artists stage the event in all sorts of venues, and it's a great opportu-

nity for the public to meet them, get to know about their work, and purchase work direct from the artist. The event is free to the general public.”

Amanda Hughes, a painter who will be exhibiting in Melbourne, said: “I am feeling so excited to be planning my first ever open studio as part of a collective of six artists at the Creative Melbourne Gallery.

It’s going to be lots of fun! A huge thank you to the gallery team who work tirelessly to bring great art to South Derbyshire.”

The show at Creative Melbourne will include ceramics, painting, print making and nature craft.

Pictured right is Sue Gardner.

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Derbyshire’s Melbo ourne Hall is subtly establishing itself as on ne of the East Midland’s premier venues for su ummer entertainment.

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THE first business at Melbourne’s Annual Parish Meeting in May was the election of a new chairman, with Cllr Terry Summerlin voted in and Cllr Sheila Hicklin standing down after a four-year term.

With Cllr Summerlin absent, it fell to the new vice-chairman, Cllr Nigel Collyer, to preside over the remainder of both the annual and subsequent ordinary meetings.

He began with a vote of thanks to Cllr Hicklin. He said it should be acknowledged that the past three years were probably the most difficult for the parish council since the war years and the previous chairman had handled the situation in a most exemplary way. A round of applause followed.

A lot of the remainder of the annual meeting was taken up with some small changes to the committee’s personnel and structures, and a run through many of the formalities of running the council.

This included a new code of conduct, described by the clerk as a bit more relevant and a bit more robust.

The ordinary monthly meeting featured a discussion about recent problems at the public conveniences. Despite a new lock and CCTV being installed the facility had once again been vandalised, with wet toilet paper pulp plastered over the ceiling, walls, floors and surfaces.

On this occasion the culprit was identified from CCTV images and was found to be a child under the age of criminal responsibility (which is 10 in England and Wales).

The young child had written a letter which was read out to the council in which they said: “I realise the damage I have done, and I want to say sorry – sorry to the cleaners who had to clear it up, sorry to the people who were unable to use it when it was closed, and sorry to the community.”

The council agreed that the matter could now be closed, saying it was refreshing to get the letter of apology, and hoped that the message was clear that the images being captured in the entrance area are now good enough to identify any would-be offender.

The council also agreed to allocate around £600 to install a “Mosquito” anti-loitering deterrent which had been used successfully in other locations to deter anti-social behaviour. It produces a highpitched signal which is audible primarily to those under the age of 25.

The council also heard from Cllr Hicklin that dog fouling was becoming more prevalent in the cemetery and the pathway to it from Oaklands Way. She called on dog owners to be more respectful and more vigilant especially around memorial stones.

An invasion of immigrant flora in the old burial ground concerned Cllr Jane Carroll, after an inspection of trees there established that there were alien species which would need to be felled.

Cllr Carroll also expressed a worry that Spanish bluebells would soon overtake our native English bluebell. Suggestions of any interventions were firmly scotched when the clerk reminded the meeting that this was church burial land.

The plans for the Jubilee event on Melbourne Junior School playing field on Thursday, June 2, were all in place. Cllr Joe Ward said it was “all good to go” and the councillors hoped that the event would get the widest possible publicity for the whole community to be able to enjoy the day.

Philip’s a local National treasure at just 21

THEY are probably the three most exciting words in jump racing. The Grand National.

And 21-year-old Philip Armson, of Staunton Harold, this year experienced every jockey’s dream. A ride in the big race.

Not only that, he and his mount, Romain De Senam, completed the course.

Forty horses started out on the four and a quarter mile marathon. Just 15 finished.

Philip and his David Pipe-trained 125/1 outsider were 10th home.

Philip said: “I didn’t know I was riding until the day before. We were due to go in the Topham on the Friday afternoon and my horse was third reserve for the National. Deadline for the big race was 1pm on that Friday, and at a minute to one a horse came out and we got in.

“I rang Mr Pipe to ask if we were still going for the Topham because I was about to get my colours and saddle for that race.

He rang me back a few minutes later and said ‘Congratulations you’re in the National’.”

Proud father Richard, who is a permit trainer at Scotland’s Farm in Staunton Harold, said: “I reckon Philip’s spent more time on the back of a horse than walking!

He can sit on anything.”

But back to the big day.

“It was a shock,” said the young jockey. “I didn’t have much preparation time and for the next 24 hours I was jumping up and down at the prospect. I should have been riding three horses at Newcastle on that Saturday afternoon but I got my agent to cancel them.

“It was a day to remember. The build-up was probably the more exciting part. The cameras, people asking for autographs, going on to the track.

“Actually you can hardly hear the crowd at the start of the race, the noise is only faint. And when the flag drops, you are on your own among a wall of horses heading for the first fence. My instructions were simply to enjoy myself.”

Romain de Senam was one of the rank outsiders and the pair were not given much hope of getting round.

“But I got myself into a nice little pocket,” said Philip. “He was quite keen early on and it took me a fence or two to get used to it. The sizes of the fences are awe-inspiring.

But once you’ve done a circuit you get used to it.

“And getting round was like riding a winner.”

Philip had an extra incentive – if one was needed – to have a good ride.

Let him explain: “My main objective was

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to get past The Chair [one of the famous fences on the course]. My dad competed in the Foxhunters Chase at Aintree over the National jumps a few years back but he parted company with his horse at The Chair. I wanted to beat him!”

There was £5,000 prize money for finishing 10th, and Philip said: “I would have paid that to ride in the race. It was an incredible experience and still to this day it hasn’t really sunk in. But I can say I have jumped every fence in the Grand National.

Even top jockey and now top top trainer Jonjo O’Neill can’t say that.”

Dad Richard said: “I was really excited for him and very pleased. I didn’t think he would get this opportunity as soon as he did. Mr Pipe’s been very good to him, and I’m a very proud father.”

He had gone with his son to Aintree. “I wasn’t missing that,” he said.

And did Philip’s mum Sam go too?

“No, she cannot stand the pressure, she stayed behind,” said her husband.

So she watched it on the TV then?

“No, she couldn’t bear to; she was with a friend who told her how Philip was going; she only watched the race after it was over.”

Richard said they celebrated with a bottle of Champagne, but that was all because Philip was riding the next day, when he was on a winner and two seconds.

So here’s a young jockey who has already outjumped his father’s footsteps. Does he want to do it again next year? What do you think …

– David Finn

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IT TOOK three years, thanks to Covid, but Melbourne Town Band (MTB) finally managed to play its first full sit-down concert since before lockdown began, reports Andy Boardman.

The St George’s Day concert, held at the Royal British Legion in Melbourne on April 23, is usually the first of the year but was also the first cancelled back in 2020, due to Covid.

Normally, the band would use the proceeds from this concert to fund new music, instruments and pay the bills. However, on this occasion in 2022, one of the members had the idea of changing this strategy, to make this a fund-raising event to support the crisis in Ukraine. The

band unanimously agreed.

The guest of honour was a member of the Derby branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain. Roman Surma (pictured above) attended and gave an emotive and informative talk about the crises in his home country and the gratitude his people have for the support they are receiving from the people of the UK for Ukrainians suffering under the Russian invasion and the displaced families in the area.

Roman’s attendance was greatly appreciated and added to the meaning of the evening.

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During the interval, a presentation ba awarded to outgoing director of music, B O’Neill. Brendan had served in post for 1 dedicating his time to leading and improv band. He was the architect of some of the biggest achievements, such as the three Brass outdoor concerts, which raised tho of pounds for local charities.

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FUND-RAISING continues for wartorn Ukraine, and people from the local area have been digging deep with their support.

In Thulston on April 16, a Ukraine fund-raiser was held on the village’s green.

On a warm springlike day, more than £1,000 was raised with sales of plants, seedlings, homemade cakes, plus a tombola and raffle.

The main organisers were Anna Rattigan and her daughter, Sophia Alcock, supported by Linda Gallacher and many other helpers.

Meanwhile, many donations have been collected for Ukraine by St Hardulph’s C of E Primary School in Breedon.

The school’s efforts were particularly focused on the support of children much younger than themselves.

Families rallied together to provide items to support new parents and babies, especially those who may have been born on bordering countries with little or no support.

Headteacher Kelly Ellis said: “It was fantastic to see the combined efforts of our children and families

wanting to make a difference and serving members of our global community in need with acts of love and kindness.”

The school’s donations were delivered to Hermitage Radio Station in Coalville, which has acted as a central collection point for the Ukraine effort in the Leicestershire area.

Deputy head Sam Heselton delivered the donations made by families at St Hardulph’s. These were later collected by the Leicester Ukraine Centre, where they were due to be immediately transported to Poland.

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TRIBUTES have been pouring in both on social media and directly to the family of Kevin Earp, who has died in tragic circumstances.

Kevin was immensely popular and well known in Melbourne, having grown up in the village and establishing his successful window cleaning business here in 1993.

He was a very keen footballer and actively supported both England and Liverpool, proudly following his club both at home games as a season ticket holder and occasionally to away matches in Europe.

He played football for many years for Melbourne Dynamo FC and he had been managing a junior team in Chellaston.

He was a keen biker and did a charity bike ride to raise funds for cancer research. He was also a keen music lover and enjoyed going to concerts. He was a very big family man, with three children and two stepchildren.

Kevin went to Melbourne Infants and Juniors and then to Chellaston. After school he had thoughts of becoming a hairdresser but changed his mind and decided to do some win-

dow cleaning, as his father, Les, had done on a part-time basis. He developed the business and had customers from many of the local villages.

With over 100 comments on social media paying tribute to Kevin’s gentle and kind-hearted character, his mother Janet said she had been overwhelmed by just how popular he was. She also said the house had become like a florist’s with the number of kind wishes being sent.

She also said it was very hard for her and the family to come to terms with what had happened. He had suffered badly with Covid and he was convinced that he had a serious muscular life-changing illness, despite all the tests and medical advice proving otherwise.

He had been suffering from mental health issues and had been having treatment in Chesterfield’s Hartington Unit for patients with acute mental health needs.

He died on April 26. He leaves behind mother Janet, brother Colin, wife Jane, sons Luke and Evan, daughter Lyla and stepdaughters Helena and Jennifer, who will all miss him terribly.

POOL COTTAGE RESIDENTIAL HOME We would like to address the rumours that have been circulating around Melbourne over the last few months regarding the closure of Pool Cottage.

We currently occupy the premises under a lease and have no intention of closing Pool Cottage as this is a commercial arrangement and involves third parties.

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Melbourne Parish Council Chair’s Report - May 2022 It was pleasing to see that March's annual Parish Council meeting attracted members of the public all raising different topics and concerns that they had as residents. The ongoing issue of dog fouling the pavements and in the cemetery was one of the main topics, it is clear to see that during the Winter months of shorter daylight and darker nights sees these incidents increase.

Speeding and pavement parking concerns were also raised as were the events at Melbourne Hall. As a Parish Council we are aware of all of these issues but finding a solution regarding many of these issues is problematic.

Work is due to start very soon on repairs to the Cemetery Chapel.

During the Easter holidays we experienced vandalism which forced us to close the toilets until they were deep-cleaned. This was unfortunate as during the holidays the Lothian Gardens were busy.

Melbourne looked vibrant as we flew the flag of Saint George to commemorate Saint George's Day. They are soon to be replaced by the Union flag to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee.

The Parish Council has gone to great lengths to put on a fun filled afternoon of music at the school playing fields in Packhorse Road on Thursday June 2nd, gates open at 2pm, live music starts at 3.45pm. There will be drinks and food available on site. This will be followed by a firework display at Browns Field at 10.30pm sponsored by Scallywags and Dunnicliff developments (please bring a torch for this event).

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A “FRIENDLY” local jogging and running group in Melbourne would love to see some new faces.

Part of the Jog Derbyshire network, the group meets at the Assembly Rooms every Tuesday at 7pm.

The focus is on sociable runs for all abilities, with generally two routes on offer, either 5k or a little further.

Routes take runners around Melbourne or sometimes some of the “many and varied footpaths we are so fortunate to have lo-

cally”, said the group, adding: “Make new friends, get to know new routes and boost your mental health and wellbeing. We’d love you to join us.”

For more information you can contact Suzanne Adams on 0751 3366659, Kate Smithard on 07870 817338 or Hazel Clint on 07984 574274.

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Hall plays host to the stars

A SERIES of forthcoming fun events this summer at Melbourne Hall will bring some high-prestige acts to the village, including comedy, food, music and other entertainment.

Building on the success of the events in the walled garden last summer, ‘Live at Melbourne Hall’ are finalising the programme for this summer.

The programme starts on May 13 with a weekend of comedy events featuring Ed Byrne, David O’Doherty (from Mock the Week) and Johnny Vegas all headlining a strong supporting cast of comics. Hal Cruttenden, Scott Bennett and Raymond and Mr Timpkins are among the supporting acts, indicating the strength of the billing.

The comedy shows will be under a stretched covered awning with bar and food facili- l Members of the Kingdom Choir. ties adjacent.

by Frank Hughes The following weekend sees an evening with Anton Du Beke, the Strictly Come Dancing legOrganiser Roger Lowe said the ideas had end, and on May 21, The Kingdom Choir – made evolved from the comedy events last summer, famous from their appearance at Prince Harry’s which had a positive response and demonstrated Royal Wedding. Tickets for those two shows are that the location perfectly suited this type of available from www.melbournehall.com/events.

Another comedy weekend is planned for June event. He has brought in well-established promoters he has worked with previously to secure 16-18, with headliners Julian Clary, Angela high-calibre acts.

Barnes and master of one-liner gags, Gary De“We feel the events are in keeping with the laney. Among the support acts for those shows are Ivan Brackenbury, Andy Askins and Robert country estate and, with this year’s mix of events, we hope there is something there to appeal to White – all headliners in their own right.

The following weekend is what could be de- everybody,” he said.

The events are also bringing business for hoscribed as a “foodie weekend” with celebrity chefs Gennaro Contaldo and Matt Pritchard designing tels and restaurants and pubs as well as employand cooking some exquisite BBQ food, Matt spe- ment opportunities for local staff.

Another three nights of comedy will be planned cialising in vegan food.

Local chef Joe Hurd will also be hosting a Q & in both July and September, while in the pipeline for July 23-24 is an open air summer market.

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Pals’ 96-mile canal walk for charities

FRIENDS from Aston-on-Trent raised £2,500 for two worthy causes by going for a very, very long walk.

Andy Hobson and Matt Neill took four days to go along the entire length of the Trent & Mersey Canal.

Completing the challenge in April, Matt and Andy had some sore knees by the time they had finished but said they were proud of their efforts.

“It was really good,” said Matt. “I think we prepared quite well. I’m chuffed to bits!”

Andy and Matt began their walking challenge at Preston Brook, finishing it with a well-deserved pint at The Malt in Aston-on-Trent 96 and a half miles later.

To make the walk more challenging, they opted to camp out for the three nights of their trip, ably assisted by friend Phil Hall, who took on the role of chief cook and general organiser for the duration.

Matt and Andy raised £2,500, which will be split between Pride Park under 10s and under 11s girls’ football teams and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).

Both men said it had been a tough three days physically, with walks taking between 10 and 11 hours each day.

Camping out had also been a mite chilly at times, they added.

But they said they saw some interest-

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ing canal heritage along the way, including the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire, and the 1.6-mile long Harecastle Tunnel in Staffordshire.

The pair also met some great characters, including someone on a barge who serenaded them with a kazoo!

The intrepid duo were met at Willington on the final day of their walk by girls from the Pride Park football teams who joined them – along with families – for the final eight and a half mile journey back to Aston.

Andy and Matt said they would like to give a very big thank you to Phil for his support, along with their main sponsors, The Malt, O Connor Developments and Coconut Moon.

Pride Park has teams of most age groups and the club invites anyone interested in playing to be in touch.

Undeterred by their long walk, Andy and Matt are now contemplating their next big adventure – the two-day 24 Peaks Challenge in The Lake District.

Anyone who wants to can still donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/trent-merseycanalwalk and https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andy-hobsons3

The ‘Women of Melbourne’

l Andy Hobson (left) and Matt Neill walking along the canal at Willington.

MELBOURNE Historical Research Group will be holding an exhibition at Melbourne Assembly Rooms on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12 (10am-4pm both days). Admission is free and refreshments will be available.

This year’s exhibition will concentrate on ‘Women of Melbourne’, featuring the

great and the good, the industrious, the independent, ill-fated, resilient, remarkable and hard working.

A slide show from the late Richard Heath’s collection will also be shown.

The group wishes to thank Melbourne Parish Council for funding the hire of accommodation.

IN the event of an emergency would you know where the nearest defibrillator is located?

A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. In the case of an emergency the ambulance service will direct you to the nearest registered device and advise on how to use it.

However, a search of locator maps on the Internet would suggest not all devices in the locality have been registered and listed.

In Melb o u r n e there are devices located at: The public conveniences on High Street; Church Square; Melbourne Infants School; The Fire Station on Castle Street; and Melbourne Sporting partnership.

It is advised that the devices should not be used without proper instruction or guidance.

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THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to launch objections against proposals to transform Elvaston Castle and Country Park.

Elvaston Parish Council, Elvaston Castle Action Group and Friends of Elvaston Castle have been working together to galvanise local residents to object to Derbyshire County Council’s recent planning application for Elvaston Castle and Country Park.

Weston on Trent Parish Council is also among the listed objectors.

The controversial plans, as detailed in the Village Voice December 2021 (£35m castle estate plans are not to everyone’s taste) would see the creation of a new roundabout on the B5010 Shardlow Road, a new road into the country park grounds, plus a new car park, along with substantial alteration to heritage buildings.

The objectors have all pointed to the environmental damage the scheme might in-

volve, arguing that the new road is not necessary, and say the plan is flawed in several respects.

A spokesperson for Elvaston Parish Council said it “… always had concerns about the wider development plans … and it is the parish and local community’s view that the recently submitted planning application does not … address the enabling development as proposed to ensure economic viability of the country park whilst leading to irreversible environmental damage”.

The action group has also raised over £5,000 through crowd funding to pay for specialist legal advice. A strongly worded objection from legal representatives of Elvaston Parish Council points to what it feels are several major shortcomings. Included in the objection letter were details of surveys showing most visitors did not “… consider walking distance from their vehicles to the core buildings of any relevance

to their enjoyment of the park”. Core to the county council’s proposals is the location of the car park, which, it says, will take visitors quicker into the heart of the estate.

Weston on Trent Parish Council’s letter of objection said the proposed development would be, amongst other things “… not in keeping with the stylistic context or scale of the local area; have a negative impact on the amenity of other properties, those adjoining Elvaston Country Park and the community of Thulston, through noise, light pollution, dust, vibration or potential late-night activities”. They also quoted traffic problems and potential for flood risk that could result.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: "So far we have received around 250 comments and representations about the planning application and we are currently going through them to record all of the points raised for consideration.”

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ON the eve of The Queen’s 95th birthday, and in honour of the forthcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Melbourne WI has planted a commemorative tree in the Thomas Cook Gardens.

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Don’t forget to leave some or all of your lawn to go wild for ‘No Mow May’ and embrace the ‘weeds’.

Whistlewood has a mowing regime where we only cut the grass where human activity is going on. In May, that means getting the site ready for our annual music “Mid-summerish Festival” which is on Saturday, June 18.

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Wildcats strike to reach cup finals

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GIRL footballers from Melbourne are showing off their best moves with two teams making it all the way to their cup finals and one team getting to the plate final this year.

Both the under-10s and under-11s teams at Melbourne Wildcats Football Club have beaten off stiff competition to make it to the cup finals in the Derby Girls’ Football League – which were due to be played at Derby Racecourse on May 7.

In one particularly tough game, the under-11s triumphed against a team which had not been beaten for two years, the winning goal coming with the final kick of the game.

The under-9s are in the plate final, also due to have been played on May 7.

Stuttering start for Ticknall teams

ON A bright but cold and breezy day Ticknall’s first team opened the 2022 cricket season with a home game against local rivals Swarkestone firsts.

A new look Ticknall side with four players making their debuts led by new captain Elliott Lawley won the toss and chose to field.

Swarkestone took command of the game from the start with an opening partnership of 191 between Bradford and Hughes. That paved the way for them to score 335 for two in their 50 overs with Hughes finishing on 158 not out.

It was a formidable total and, with Ticknall losing wickets regularly, it was a task too far and they were bowled out for 184. Rahib Ali showed resistance with a gutsy 63, and Swarkestone took the match

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Ticknall seconds were away at Swarkestone seconds and this game took on a similar pattern. Swarkestone batted first and put on a total of 237 for six in their 45 overs with captain Mike Scott scoring 131 not out. Ticknall bowler Will Orpin took four of the six wickets.

As with the first team the total was a step too far and Ticknall were bowled out for 139 with notable resistance from Tom Magson on 63.

Ticknall thirds prevented a miserable day for the club with a notable draw at Brailsford. Ticknall’s Paul Bunyan hit 101 in the Ticknall innings.

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Nelly Mardon, coach of both the under-10s and under-11s, who is also Melbourne Wildcats Football Club’s first woman to take on the role, said: “I’m really, really proud of them. They played some very strong teams and their attitude and team spirit is what sets them apart from their opponents.”

In the finals, the under-10s team were due to play Stanton & Ilkeston, and the under-11s were preparing to face Derby County Girls.

Nelly said: “It has been a privilege to be part of this growth in girls’ football in Melbourne.”

Pictured is the under-10s team with coaches Matt Hurn and Nelly Mardon.

Ben Walton sporting the new kit.

MELBOURNE Town Cricket Club has many reasons to look forward to the 2022 season.

Chief of these is their announcement of the new senior sponsor, local businessman Adrian Wagstaff.

Adrian has run his own wealth management practice for over a decade and “jumped at the chance” to become the club’s main sponsor for the 2022 season and beyond, the club said.

Adrian Wagstaff Wealth Management provides complete financial guidance and advice tailored to each individual’s set of circumstances, whilst focussing on building longterm relationships with all their clients.

When approached by the club Adrian said: “I had been looking to put something back into the local community and this was the ideal opportunity.

“The club has a vital position in the community, giving children of all ages

from five years old up the chance to play cricket locally, which is why, along with being the senior section’s main sponsor, I’m happily sponsoring two of the club’s junior sides and looking forward to getting to the Melbourne Sports Park to watch a few matches.”

Along with three senior leagues, one friendly and one midweek side plus seven junior teams, the club is also running both the ECB all-stars (5-8yr old) and Dynamo’s (8-11yr old) eight week courses again.

And, new for the 2022 season Melbourne has its very own women’s team which will take part in the county’s softball festivals as well as joining an initiative with Derbyshire Cricket Foundation to hopefully host a disabled cricket taster during the season, so, in the words of the club: “It definitely looks to be the most exciting season in the club’s 160-year history.”

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Girls try their hand at rugby

HUNDREDS of girls from around the country were in Weston-on-Trent to ‘try’ out their skills at a rugby event over the May bank holiday.

The event held at the Ukrainian Centre saw around 700 people involved, including English Rugby Union player Detysha Harper.

Detysha joined the event to coach a set of under-11 girls, who had travelled with their B L O N H ARK - L AU N TO - T older teams.

- FOREM - WILSON - ST TO N - O N The weekend of female rugby was organS E W E N N W - ised by Nick Woodland, known as ‘Woody’, O R R A R K E S T O - I S L E Y WA LT O B ON D A M B A S T N G S N E W T O a parent at Weston Primary School.

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after being frustrated at the lack of tours for female players.

He said: “Rugby has some amazing traditions, one of them being a weekend on tour. It helps to grow the children, bond both children and adults and it creates memories that will last a lifetime. When I looked for tour options for the girls it was very clear that there was very little out there in the way of festivals etc, especially compared to the boys.”

Nick set up ‘Woody’s 7s’ event, and invited clubs from across the UK to go along.

He said: “We have had sides from Scotland, Wales, London, Yorkshire and the South West travel, with many of them coming back because of the ethos of the event.”

Nick said that ethos was to put players first, from making the occasion low on cost

Cup final date for Dynamo

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They began with a convincing 5-2 away win at Thorne Colliery Development as a Ben Cooke brace plus strikes from Jack Goodband, skipper Carl Allsop and an own goal gave Dynamo a place in the quarter-final and another away trip, this time to Linby Colliery Welfare Reserves.

It was that man Ben Cooke who led the way again with yet another brace in this tie. Fellow striker James Smith got himself on the scoresheet to claim a semi-final spot for Gavin Salisbury’s men, but it was back to league action a week later as Melbourne entertained leaders Derby Singh Brothers.

A comfortable 3-0 win for the visitors saw them claim the CMFL Division 1 South title and means it is likely that Dynamo’s first team will finish the season in runners-up spot.

But they ended the month in some style. Travelling away to high-flying Bakewell Town, who had lost only one game all season and had already won the division above, the first team put in their best performance of the season. They earned their place in the cup final with a nail-biting 3-2 win thanks to goals from leading scorer Ben Cooke, the prolific Jack Goodband plus a

rare finish from Matt Jones to send the travelling supporters into raptures.

By contrast Dynamo Reserves had a poor April as performances and results tailed off for Adam Dolman’s young side, beginning with a 4-1 defeat at league leaders Newhall United.

Harry Foxon claimed the consolation goal.

It was closer a week later as Dynamo entertained Newhall, this time in the Junior Cup but they fell to a 2-1 defeat, Conor Poynton with the consolation this time.

A better performance followed in mid-week as Adam Dolman’s men travelled to Mickleover RBL Reserves and came from 3-1 down to rescue a point in a 3-3 draw thanks to a double from Harry Foxon along with a last minute equaliser by Oscar Supple.

The reserves claimed another draw a week later. Finn Charles hit both goals in a 2-2 draw away to Bargate Rovers, but they did end the month with a convincing 6-0 away win at Wirksworth Ivanhoe Reserves.

Doubles from youngsters Alex Walsh and Owen Morrell plus finishes by Charlie Tovell and in form Harry Foxon gave them a good end to the month.