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Many fathers assume they automatically have the same legal rights as a child’s mother from the moment their son or daughter is born.
Where this does not apply, parental responsibility can often be obtained through an agreement with the child’s mother or, if necessary, through an application to the court.
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“Having parental responsibility does not automatically mean a child lives with you or spends time with you,” she said. “The law recognises that it is generally in a child’s best interests to have a relationship with both parents, provided it is safe and appropriate to do so.”
Parental responsibility covers major decisions affecting a child’s life, including their education, healthcare, religious upbringing and where they live. While a child’s mother automatically acquires parental responsibility at birth, this is not always the case for fathers. Megan Wroe, head of Graysons’ family department, said: “There is a common misconception that biological fathers automatically have the same legal rights and responsibilities as mothers from birth, but that is not always the case. “In many situations fathers do have parental responsibility, but there are circumstances where additional steps need to be taken to secure those rights.” In England and Wales, fathers will automatically have parental responsibility if they were married to the child’s mother at the time of the birth. Unmarried fathers will usually have parental responsibility if the child was born after 1 December 2003 and their name appears on the birth certificate.
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Most separated parents are able to agree arrangements between themselves regarding where children live and when they spend time with the other parent. However, when agreement cannot be reached, mediation, solicitor-led negotiation and, ultimately, court proceedings may be required. If disputes continue, the court can make a Child Arrangements Order setting out where a child should live and the contact they should have with the other parent. Megan added: “If you are unsure whether you have parental responsibility, or you have concerns about your rights as a father following separation, it is important to seek legal advice as early as possible. Understanding your position from the outset can help avoid unnecessary conflict and ensure the focus remains on what is best for your child.”
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THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEXT BIG ADVENTURE Maps, Timetables and a Touch of Panic: The First Day of Big School
Of all the milestones in childhood, the first day at senior or secondary school is one of the biggest. One moment you are the oldest in primary school, confidently showing younger pupils where the playground is, and the next you are standing outside a much larger building wondering if you will ever find the right classroom. For many children, the day begins earlier than usual. The new uniform is laid out the night before, shoes are polished, and a bag is packed with far more items than are probably needed. Parents hover with cameras, offering last-minute advice such as “Remember your timetable” and “Don’t forget your lunch.” The child, meanwhile, is trying to appear calm while feeling a mixture of excitement, nerves and curiosity. The journey to school often feels different too. Whether travelling by car, bus or on foot, there is a sense that something important is happening. As the school gates come into view, the size of the place suddenly becomes very real. There are hundreds of pupils, unfamiliar faces everywhere, and conversations buzzing in every direction. The first challenge is usually finding where to go. New students clutch maps and timetables as if they are treasure charts. Teachers and older pupils are on hand to help, but there is still a moment of panic when someone says, “Your tutor room is in B Block,” and you have no idea where B Block is. Once everyone is gathered, the welcome assembly begins. The headteacher talks about opportunities, hard work and making the most of the years ahead. Some pupils listen carefully; others are too busy wondering whether they will remember the route to science later.
Break time is another memorable moment. New friendships start to form as pupils compare timetables, discuss which teachers seem strict and admit that they were worried about getting lost. It quickly becomes clear that almost everyone feels the same way. By lunchtime, confidence begins to grow. The dining hall may be noisy and crowded, but it is also the place where the day starts to feel more normal. The feared first day turns out not to be quite as frightening as imagined. The final lesson arrives surprisingly quickly. Pupils who walked in that morning feeling anxious now leave with stories to tell: the teacher who made everyone laugh, the maze-like corridor they accidentally walked down, or the new friend they sat next to in maths. For parents waiting at home, the return can be entertaining. Questions such as “How was it?” often receive the classic one-word answer: “Fine.” Yet a few minutes later the details begin to emerge, and it becomes obvious that a great deal has happened. The first day at senior school is rarely perfect. Someone will forget a pencil, take a wrong turn or open the wrong classroom door. But that is part of the experience. What begins with nerves and uncertainty usually ends with a growing sense of independence. It is the start of a new chapter filled with new subjects, new friends and new opportunities – and for most pupils, the day they discover that they are more capable than they thought.
Lessons on the first day are often less about serious work and more about settling in. Teachers introduce themselves, explain classroom rules and try to learn a sea of new names. Students discover that secondary school means moving from room to room, carrying books around and keeping track of a timetable that suddenly seems much more complicated than primary school ever did.
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NEW SEASON, NEW OPPORTUNITIES AS NEW TUPTON IVANHOE FC KICKS OFF Excitement is building across New Tupton Ivanhoe FC as players, coaches and volunteers prepare for another exciting season. From our youngest Little Ivanhoes taking their first steps in football through to our youth teams representing the club every weekend, everyone is looking forward to pulling on our gold and black colours once again. Grassroots football is about far more than winning matches. Every training session and game helps young people build confidence, make lifelong friendships and develop important life skills including teamwork, respect, resilience and communication. Chair Andy Fox said: “The start of a new season always brings excitement and optimism. We are incredibly proud of every player, coach, volunteer and parent who helps make New Tupton Ivanhoe FC
such a special club. We wish all of our teams the very best for the season ahead.” Secretary Michelle Briddon added: “Our club is about much more than football. It is about giving young people opportunities to learn, make friends and become part of a supportive community. Seeing players grow in confidence and develop both as footballers and as people is incredibly rewarding. We wish every team a successful season and thank everyone who gives their time to make grassroots football possible.” New Tupton Ivanhoe FC wishes our players, coaches, volunteers, referees, parents and visiting clubs a successful and enjoyable season. Here’s to another year of development, friendship and unforgettable memories in the famous gold and black.
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Ashover Festival of Light:
A Community Event Worth Supporting There are some events that become much more than a date in the calendar. The Ashover Festival of Light Steam Rally is one of them — a celebration of steam, heritage, community and, importantly, generosity. This year, the rally is once again raising money for charity, with Ashgate Hospice benefiting from the generosity of those attending and supporting the event. It is a wonderful reminder that behind the engines, lights, displays and entertainment is a community coming together to help others.
Events such as the Ashover Festival of Light do not simply happen. They require months of planning, hard work and dedication from organisers and volunteers, as well as the support of exhibitors, traders, visitors and sponsors.
But the future of the festival should never be taken for granted.
By attending the rally, enjoying the displays and giving generously, visitors are helping support Ashgate Hospice, while also helping to secure the future of an event that came remarkably close to disappearing.
Last year, the event came perilously close to ending after a weekend of dreadful weather, with Storm Amy causing major difficulties. The impact was so severe that the future of the rally was left in real doubt. The festival only managed to continue because of the kindness and generosity of its sponsors, who stepped forward and helped keep this much-loved event alive. Their support made it possible for the organisers to carry on when the easiest option might have been to call it a day. That support deserves to be recognised and applauded.
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And this year, there is an even greater reason to show that support.
After everything that happened last year, the message is simple: let’s get behind Ashover Festival of Light. Bring the family, enjoy the spectacle, support the organisers, thank the sponsors who helped save the event, and give generously to Ashgate Hospice. The rally survived because people cared enough to help. Now it is time for the community to show that same spirit again.
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A dogs Day out
I won’t lie, we chose this walk this month for purely practical reasons! Reading this now it may seem a distant memory, but in the middle of August, just after heatwave number six and with wildfires raging across the land, we had a cooler weekend, so made good use of it to get Flakey out for a nice walk. We chose this walk as it isn’t too taxing. It’s short and sweet and fairly even. But there are some lovely sections further into the walk, particularly if you get to meet the donkeys!
4 MILE CIRCULAR WALK FROM CLAY CROSS A short and gentle walk for you and your dog. This fairly even walk should take around 1½ hours to complete. There is a range of terrain, with some muddy and uneven sections and a few sections of road, so take plenty of care, make sure you wear appropriate footwear and as always, follow the Countryside Code.
START: The Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Danesmoor, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S45 9RL. 1.
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Standing with your back to the cemetery turn left and continue along Cemetery Road for some distance. Continue until the road bends sharp to the left. Continue around to the left and then after a short distance take the first right into Beech Way.
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After a short distance take the first right again into Lime Tree Grove. Follow this road around to the left and then to the very end where the road turns into a lane. Continue straight along the lane for a short distance and then when the lane bends to the left, turn right along a footpath into some trees.
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Continue to pass by some lovely donkeys in the fields and follow the lane for some distance until reaching a road.
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This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines Ltd 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.
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KEEPING COOL IN THE SUMMERTIME HEATWAVES Increasingly hot summer weather causes stress for nature, including birds and other wildlife, and keeping cool becomes increasingly challenging. Plants like trees and herbaceous flowers clearly suffer during droughts and especially when temperatures are soaring. Responses and reactions include wilting through lack of moisture or else drooping temporarily to reduce water-loss. For some trees for example, they react as if autumn has come early simply shedding leaves to enter wintertime dormancy. In some cases, however, the plants simply die. Animals like mammals may have sweat glands and pant in order to keep cool, but not all types of fauna are so adapted. In the case of our birds for instance, they can’t sweat. Their body covered in thick layers of insulating feathers is great for flying and keeping warm, but problematic in hot weather! So, to counter this difficulty birds resort to other actions and behaviours. Over-heating, bird adopt physical actions like panting, seeking sheltered, shady places, and bathing; all activities observed as temperatures soar. However, the problems get worse and more extreme for birds with dark or black plumage which absorbs sunlight energy which is converted to heat. (White plumage tends to reflect sunlight and promote cooling). So, members of say, the Crow family, often species with predominantly blackish plumage, get too hot rather easily. In order to stay cool during very hot weather they pant, hold out their wings to expose more body surface-area to the cooling air, and when possible, take a waterbath. Of course, birds will also drink more during hot weather and providing suitable water-baths for bathing and drinking is a good way to help them through this difficult time. Along with the Crows, other birds with dark feathers like male Blackbirds in particular, face similar problems and take suitable actions. If the weather becomes too hot for comfort, then a first line of action is to fly to a shady spot such as tree branches in the high canopy. This is especially during the peak temperatures of mid- to late-afternoon. Keeping out of direct sunlight may help prevent overheating, but sometimes feeding necessitates being out in the open. This can make other actions to counter the high temperatures imperative. In these circumstances, Crows for instance, may open their beaks and breathe fast (panting) so water in their throat
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