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Kitchens and fires are Vicky’s main themes for September. A functional fully kitted out kitchen has, over the years, become an essential part of modern living whether it be a place for creative cooking or one in which we create an open space for families to be together. Most homes have a fire as a central focus so we want something that not only looks good but gives warmth and comfort.

This month Draycott is ablaze with floral hanging baskets and we have a lovely selection of independent businesses for you to visit. Steve interviews two of the nations most popular singers Aled Jones and Russell Watson.

Brian is puffing away up in Scotland discovering the delights of the Lochs. Max explores a house that once stood proud in Chesterfield. How sad to see such majestic places now lost forever.

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Clyde Steam Puffers

Brian Spencer takes a trip on the last sea-going puffer, boats that once provided the lifeline for remote communities around Scotland’s west coast.

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oal smoke spiralling its lazy way above the shining inverted keel of Glasgow’s Science Museum guided us to the puffer VIC32, our home for a week’s cruise around the Firth of Clyde.

Puffers were once the lifeline for communities throughout Scotland’s west coast, and beyond, carrying everything from coal to livestock. Their curious design was based on canal ‘gabberts’, horse-drawn barges carrying coal between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Short and stubby they had to be less than sixty feet long in order to fit into locks along the way. Around 1870 someone had the bright idea of installing steam engines and doing away with horses, opening the way to working beyond the canal, trade which in any case was declining with the advent of railways. As puffers were flat-bottomed, they could find their way into places lacking conventional harbours.

They simply ran into sandy bays, waited for the tide to go out, sat down and unloaded their cargos into whatever wheeled vehicles were available.

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Loading coal for the boiler

The result of this change to mechanical power was a curious hybrid of canal barge-cum-sea-going vessel. A blunt bow held the crew’s quarters below a steam-driven winch to operate the simple crane used for unloading cargo out of the cavernous hold. All the important works, from skipper’s cabin to coal-fired boiler were crammed into the tiny space offered by the stern. Steering the boat was hampered by the helmsman having to peer round a funnel directly in front of the wheel-house. This curious arrangement was linked to the reason why the boats were called puffers.

As the first engine-powered vessels had unlimited canal water for their boilers, there was no need to economise. Exhaust steam was simply blown directly up the funnel, making a puffing sound which gave the boats their name. Condensers fitted to sea-going puffers in order to avoid using sea-water, removed the need to exhaust waste steam up the funnel, but the name stuck.

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Anyone who remembers the BBC TV comedy/drama The Vital Spark, will recall the mis-adventures of the motley crew of an aging puffer plying its way around the Western Isles. There was also a full-length Ealing Comedy The Maggie, in which an American tycoon Calvin B Marshall, played by the late Paul Douglas is tricked by the Maggie’s devious skipper into hiring the puffer to deliver expensive furniture to a remote Hebridean island.

Suffice to say the furniture never reaches its destination, but along the way the tycoon learns a lot about life from the ‘wee boy’, the Maggie’s cabin boy as well as local people frequently played by local inhabitants of the west coast.

Both the BBC series and the Ealing Comedy were based on stories written in the early 1900s by the late Hugh Munro, a Glasgow Evening News journalist. He immortalised the likes of Para Handy or Hurricane Jack and the scallywag crews of the puffer trade around Scotland’s west coast. Never out of print for long his stories brought to life the exploits of characters such as those imprisoned for poaching game, or in one reported case, stealing their boat’s petty cash. It wasn’t just the crews that were characters, puffers also had a life of their own – there was once a puffer tied to Arran’s Lamlash harbour wall for months, waiting for a replacement to its propeller which had lost a blade.

Cruising with the Vic 32

While there are several puffers awaiting restoration in harbours up and down the country, the VIC32 is the only one currently sea-worthy and able to carry passengers.

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Although built to the design of a traditional Clyde puffer, VIC32 started life working for the Royal Navy during WW2. The initials VIC are a naval acronym for Victualling Inshore Craft, one of 100 made during the war to carry supplies ranging from food to high explosives. Built by R Dunston’s of Thorne on Humberside, VIC32 spent the war victualling warships and naval bases around the North Sea. Although these little ships had a mundane existence, they served their country well in time of war.

Regrettably only a handful survived into more peaceful times – some ended their days as tramp steamers in the Far East; a few still languish in naval museums or were scrapped, but only the VIC32 carries out its original work, albeit for pleasure not commerce.

Enthusiasts Nick and Rachael Walker found VIC32 languishing in a Whitby dock. In 1975 they were on their way home from Northumbria after an abortive attempt to buy a small yacht.

Quite by chance they spotted the puffer when they were about to leave Whitby. Even though it looked rather grubby, nevertheless it was in reasonable condition, basically needing only a bit of TLC. Enquiries led the Walkers to the VIC’s owner, Keith Schellenberg one-time owner of the Island of Eigg who proved willing to sell. The boat was sufficiently sea worthy to sail down to St Katherine’s Yacht Haven in London where with the help of volunteers, it spent the next three years undergoing considerably more than simple TLC. The result was an almost unique example of a coal fired steam boat ready to find its way back to the traditional home of the puffers around Scotland’s west coast.

In 1978 crewed mainly by teams of volunteers, VIC32 made its way home. Since then it has carried well over 5,000 passengers

The Firth of Clyde and Loch Long offer spectacular scenery; whether on deck or from the wheel of the VIC 32.

including narrow boat enthusiasts Timothy West and Prunella Scales featured in their canal series on TV. Passenger accommodation might be a bit cramped on two levels in the converted hold, but it is adequate and cosy, complete with its steam operated 78 rpm gramophone, or the series of steam whistles on the funnel called a calliope. Everyone pitches in, from helping wash dishes, to steering the puffer, or shovelling coal to feed the insatiable engine.

We joined the VIC32 at its berth behind Glasgow Science Centre. To one side was the Paddle Steamer Waverley making ready for trips ‘doon the watter’. To our front and under restoration was the Queen Mary – not the trans-Atlantic liner, but the original boat to carry that illustrious name, (for years it had to be known as Queen Mary 2 after HRH King George V asked that the newly built liner was named after his wife). Sailing down the Clyde made us realise how narrow the river is and the difficulties launching new builds. Most of the yards are no more – John Brown’s where RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was built is now the site of a college of technology.

Our first night afloat was at anchor opposite Faslane Nuclear Submarine base at the head of Loch Long. We seemed to attract the attention of the police, but hopefully it was simply the novelty of a puffer in this area of almost science fiction.

Sailing south down the Firth of Clyde we went past Dunoon to call at Rothesay on Bute. Here we cosied up for the night to one of CalMac’s ferries preparing itself for the holiday season.

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West House, west front painted by Col. J. Knisman during his time living there.

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about seven years ago I found myself sat next to Sir Nicholas Soames at lunch, which put me on my conversational mettle. What does one say to a grandson of Sir Winston Churchill and the son of a Tory Grandee (the last governor of Southern Rhodesia inter alia) and a man who himself is a bit of a grandee?

After a little small talk I suddenly recalled that his grandfather was Arthur Soames, son of the proprietor of the Brampton Brewery, Chesterfield and nephew to Lady Baden Powell. That being so I asked him what he knew of the family brewery, and the family homes, Stubbing Court and the vanished West House Chesterfield. In the event, this got him going splendidly, and I learnt quite a bit about what he had learned from family reminiscences in his childhood.

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To be fair, I did know a bit about the latter, simply because it was on the reserve list of houses to be included in The Derbyshire Country House, but which failed to make the cut when Mick Stanley and I were planning the second volume in 1982.

West House, Chesterfield was a classic piece of rus in urbe: a country villa situated almost in the centre of town, in this case, Chesterfield. It stood on West Bars, the street leading from the SW angle of the Market place towards Brampton, on its north side hardly more than two or three hundred yards from the bustle of the Market Square itself.

Christopher, Lord Soames, GCMG, GCVO CH, CBE, PC. [Private collection]

West House in its days as an hotel, showing Harry Soames’s new gates, from a post card.

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The land appears originally to have had a confusing succession of owners, but in 1765 George Holland, who had owned the site for eight years (but whose ancestor William Holland had sold it as far back as 1616) sold it to opulent lead mining entrepreneur Nicholas Twigg for £110. He enlarged the plot in 1769 and proceeded to build a new house. The reason may have been his desire to live adjacent to his partner in his mining enterprises, Henry Thornhill, who had acquired neighbouring Rose Hill, upon which I shall have more to say in a later article. Unfortunately, if that was his intent, Thornhill shortly afterwards moved his base to Derby, and Twigge re-sold the land along with his ‘newly erected messuage’ to Anthony Lax in 1770.

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landowner whose mother, Sarah Jefferson, was the great grand-daughter and ultimate heiress of the somewhat grander Maynards of Kirk Levington Hall in that county. The wedding was on the 22nd May 1766 and the settlement would appear to have included the large area called West Fields either side of West Bars so the acquisition of a brand new house adjacent would have made much sense.

West House was quite a grand brick house of two and a half storeys, the five-bay entrance front facing West Bars, from which it was artfully shielded by trees. The architect was almost certainly Edmund Stanley, a Nottinghamshire born builder-architect who settled in the town in 1763. Of two and a half storeys, the entrance front had a threebay centre, which broke slightly forward under a generous pediment centred with an oval patera, although the Doric pilastered door-case below was stone and here the pediment, supported by pilasters and frieze, was modillioned. There was a sill band at first floor level right round.

The west front was centred by a wide full height canted bay with a hipped roof, possibly added a generation later, whilst the other show front, that to the east, also of five bays under three gables, looked across lawns to a wall which hid the backs of the buildings of the town. The service accommodation was to the north with a lower stable block running westwards

from it enclosing the pleasure grounds and concentrating the semi-rural view westwards.

The interior was apparently well fitted up with good joinery including a very fine staircase leading off the hall; as was de rigeur for the whole of the first half of the 18th century, then the dining room was panelled. The grounds were landscaped as a small park.

Anthony Lax’s mother Sarah, apparently a redoubtable old girl and keen to be seen as a cut above Chesterfield’s municipal elite, assumed the surname of Maynard in September 1784 and the following March received a grant of arms, so the owners of West House henceforth became Maynards.

Anthony died in 1825 without issue, leaving the house and Derbyshire estate to his brother John’s fourth son, Edward Gilling Maynard, then thirty-two and married into the Wallers, local attorneys. His eldest brother received the landed estates in Yorkshire and the family latterly were of Skellingthorpe Hall, Yorkshire.

Meanwhile, Edward was appointed to the bench, and to a deputy lieutenancy and kept a pack of harriers at West House. He made few if any changes to the building, however, bar enlarging the stables He died in 1881, to be succeeded by his son Edward Anthony Jefferson Maynard, who found the increasing pollution and expansion of the town too much, and so moved away to Duffield Hall and later Egginton Hall, both of which he rented, eventually building himself a superb Arts-and-Crafts seat called Hoon Ridge just west of Hilton.

He had trouble finding a tenant for West House, especially as he had sold much of the land for building, thus cutting his own throat economically. Some of the ground, south of West Bars, called Maynard’s Meadows, went to the upstart Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway which built a very impressive station looking more like a country house than a railway terminus, diagonally opposite West House.

Nevertheless, in 1889 he found a tenant.

This was Harold Soames, the second son of Arthur, of Irnham Park, Lincolnshire, a descendant of an ancient family enriched as London traders in the reign of James I. Harry Soames was the proprietor of the Brampton Brewery and had previously been tenant of the Gladwins of Stubbing Court, where his children were born. He moved the drive, added imposing new gates whilst blocking an old pedimented pedestrian entrance.

These children, two daughters and a son, were brought up at West House and apparently enjoyed a very happy childhood there. The son, Arthur, eventually bought

Sheffield Park, Sussex from the 3rd and last Earl of Sheffield, and his son was the Tory Politician Christopher, later Lord Soames who ended his career enjoying the dubious accolade of having brought Zimbabwe into existence. He, of course, married Mary, Winston Churchill’s daughter, and hence their son, my companion at that lunch.

One daughter, Auriol Edith married Robert Davidson of Colombo, capital of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and the other, Olave St. Clair, born 1889, married in 1912, Robert Baden Powell, hero of Mafeking and founder of the scout movement, later created 1st Lord Baden-Powell. She, for her role in her husband’s endeavours was, like her cousin once removed, Lady Soames, made GBE and became first Chief Guide.

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The Soameses left West house in 1895; the prospect of the opening of the LD & ECR Market Place station proved an intrusion too far, and Harry went to live in the engagingly named Liliput, Dorset.

Neighbour, Fred Butcher of Rose Hill bought it for a shade over £3,000, who let it to Col. Kinsman from whom the tenancy rapidly descended to his nephew, Lt. Col. A T H Barnes, of Lord Gorell’s family and another descendant of the 1616 seller of the site. His son occupied

it, but moved in 1906 and a year later it became the relatively short-lived Park Hotel and Restaurant which closed in 1912. The following year it re-opened as the local Conservative & Unionist Club which moved again in 1915. Eyre & Co. were the next tenants, but in 1921 it was sold to the government as a tax office.

When this closed in 1935 the freehold was sold to the Borough of Chesterfield which cleared it soon afterwards to make way for Chesterfield’s spanking new Town Hall.

Ironically, the station, latterly LNER and serving a line which never prospered, closed to passengers on 3rd December 1951 and to freight traffic on 4th March 1957. The building was subsequently demolished to allow a new road to be put through.

No trace of either station or house now remains and architecturally, Chesterfield is poorer for the loss of both.

West House from the south, from a postcard, c. 1904 [Late G. Sadler]

Brampton Brewery: sign on the façade of the Shoulder of Mutton, Hasland, a tied pub the brewery built in 1913. [Brewery History Society]

West House, from the 1898 6in:1mile map, showing the proximity of the station. [Author]

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Modern Collectibles

by Maxwell Craven

Swatch Originals A 1985 Original Swatch in typical kaleidoscopic colours, 1985, ÂŁ75.

In the early 1980s, when just appointed Keeper of Antiquities at Derby Museum, one of my duties was to scan the more prestigious auction catalogues. The reason was because I had determined to increase our collections relating to the then total unsung Derby clockmaker and Enlightenment scientific pioneer John Whitehurst FSA. Yet by the middle of the decade, I was astonished to find much space in these catalogues devoted to gaudily coloured rubberised plastic watches, bearing the imprimatur of Swatch and attractive, remarkably high, estimates.

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turned out on investigation that Swatch was (and is) a Swiss maker founded as recently as 1983

by Nicolas Hayek. The product was developed as a response to the 1970s and 1980s flood of inexpensive Asian-made digital watches.

Black Jelly Fish variant, sold for ÂŁ700

The name Swatch is a contraction of second watch, as these watches were intended to be casual, disposable accessories. Development began in the early 1980s, under the leadership of Ernst Thomke with a small team of watch engineers.

Conceived as a standard timekeeper in plastic, Franz Sprecher, a marketing consultant hired by Thomke to give the project an outsider's consideration, sought to create a fashionable line of watches. The Swatch was originally intended to re-capture entry level market share lost by Swiss manufacturers and to re-popularize traditional watches at a time when digital watches had achieved wide popularity. www.countryimagesmagazine.co.uk | 35

Modern Laser Track Chronograph, £86

Vivienne Westwood Cigar Box Putti with box sold for £130.

Relatively modern Unisex System auto-wing Swatch £110

The first collection of twelve Swatch models, introduced in 1983 ranged in price from 39.90 to 49.90 Swiss Francs but was standardized at 50.00. Sales targets were set to one million timepieces for 1983 and 2.5 million the year after.

With an aggressive marketing campaign and relatively low price for a Swiss-made watch, it gained instant popularity in its home market. Compared to conventional watches, a Swatch was 80% cheaper to produce by fully automating assembly and reducing the number of parts from the usual 91 or more to 51 components, with no loss of accuracy.

This combination of marketing and manufacturing expertise restored Switzerland as a major player in the world wristwatch market. Synthetic materials were used for the watchcases as well as a new ultra-sonic welding process and assembly technology.

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As I had noticed, the popularity of the Swatch peaked by the mid-1980s. Among the trends associated with Swatches are wearing more than one model, using them as ponytail holders and attaching them to clothing. This era of prosperity also marked the introduction of designs created by artists like Keith Haring, a move that added an air of style swank to Swatch's trendy reputation.

Like other companies, Swatch's continuing success relies on the steady introduction of new and innovative products, which makes any Swatch manufactured before the mid-

1990s somewhat rare. Limited edition or themed Swatches are even harder to find and fetch significant prices at auction.

The Swatch Originals are the most widely collected and are plastic-cased. Standard ones can be got for £10-15 but new ones only range between £40 and under £100.

But it is the vintage ones that people collect, because they were conceived as virtually disposable, with the result that the reservoir of available ones has shrunk significantly.

Other than Originals, limited edition models are the most rare and valuable ones. To form an idea of what constitutes a rarity Swatch, I might draw readers’ attention to the Jelly Fish Chronometer, for instance. Swatch produced only 2,000 numbered Jelly Fishes in 1990, making this one of the rarest early Swatches. It features a completely translucent strap and case through which wearers can watch the precision components in operation. The drawback is that the strap can get yellowed with use, reducing the value to £60-80.

Black Nubeo ones can reach £3,000, however.

Another is the bizarrely named Cigar Box Putti Pop Swatch. This was designed in 1992 by Vivienne Westwood for the Autumn/Winter collection and features baby angels on the dial and strap. The production of only 9,999 numbered watches, released bizarrely in whimsical cigar boxes assured its rarity. Still with its box one will cost you £80-100. Another

is the Trésor Magique of 1993.

Although not a Swatch Original (and lacking the plastic case) its solid case and platinum crown make it very collectible and the limited edition release of only 12,999 numbered watches endows it the rarity collectors like. Recently one sold at Bamfords for over £1000.

Eccentric platinum Trésor Magique Swatch, estimated at £1,500

As the foregoing makes clear, Swatch watches are available in various sizes, shapes, and designs and indeed, there are various subsidiary types as well, like the Swatch Irony which is metal cased, some self-winding with a chronograph version introduced about six years ago. Another version is the Skin, an ultra-thin version (an eighth of an inch) of the original Swatch – hence the name. There is also the Bijoux version, incorporating blingy embellishments like Swarovski crystals.

More recently, the firm has introduced digital dials and various hi-tech additions that rather cut across the original intention of the brand. That said, the firm introduced in 2013 System51 claimed to be the world's first mechanical movement with entirely automated assembly, using the 51 components of the movement anchored to a central screw with automatic winding and a 90-hour power reserve. The movement is permanently sealed in its case with structural adhesive securing both the acrylic crystal over the dial and the case back, making it invulnerable to environmental conditions including moisture, dust or foreign objects – and also making it maintenance free (and, of course, impossible to service).

To the collector, it is the original, or at least earlier, models that are sought after.

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Standard early Swatch bought for £11.50

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Draycott a pleasant surprise for those inclined to stop and look around.

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because they always seem to have the flags out there. Indeed, practically every house appears to sport a flagstaff holder. When my wife and I went last, in July the place was ablaze with floral hanging baskets and wonderfully colourful displays of canal art, especially on The Green, inspired by the nearby canal, currently subject of a terrific but inevitably slow effort of restoration by the Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust.

The other impression is that for so small a place, it has a remarkable number of good buildings, albeit that the local authority has allowed most of the older properties, including a number of good late Georgian farmhouses, to install uPVC windows, which never do a period building any favours. This is all the more astonishing as most of the village lies within a conservation area. The inhabitants, apparently known locally as Neddies, are a remarkably friendly, traditional, lot.

There is much of interest in Draycott. For a start it sits astride the Roman road from Little Chester to Sawley Ferry, from whence it continued SE through Leicestershire to join the Leicester-Lincoln road at Willoughby-on-the-Wolds. It jinks off the road to Long Eaton by the Coach and Horses to maintain its alignment, absolutely straight all the way from the southern edge of Spondon until it reaches the river.

Draycott is a remarkably common place name, being Old English and unsurprisingly carrying the meaning of ‘cottages on a neck of land’, not the more prosaic ‘cottage where a dray is kept’ as previously interpreted.

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It appears in Domesday Book, so was probably founded on the Roman Road sometime after the English settlements, being just above the highest known flood level of the river, which lies less than a mile to the south.

When the mini ice age came, along with the Black Death in the 1340s, the river levels rose, as evinced by places where the parish church was founded amidst the village, but later – post c. 1340s – river level rises forced the village to move to higher ground, leaving the church isolated as, for instance, at South Wingfield. The situation may have been the same at Draycott, for its church has always been ancient St Chad, Church Wilne, a Saxon foundation in the greatly shrunken village, much closer to the river and lower too, much prone to flooding.

Although Church Wilne fails to appear in Domesday (it was probably untaxed by the king) it and the original settlement of Draycott may have been entirely co-terminous, the village moving up the slope of the flood plain in the 14th century, leaving the church, a chapel-of-ease to that at Sawley, alone among the water meadows..

I counted four lively pubs (and a good micro-pub) in Draycott, which is another reason to have one’s spirit lifted (unless one is on the wagon, of course), and several old cottages, including a 16th century barn, and the remains of the manor house on South Street (no.4). This is L-shaped, a typical small late 16th century or older manor with a straight coped gable at the south end, rebuilt probably in the 19th century to incorporate the corner porch, with a two bay range with mullioned windows. Underneath the harling it is mainly brick possibly incorporating some early timber framing. Little is known of it, as the manor was long held by the Bishops of Lichfield. The Stanhopes, who acquired the estate at the Reformation, probably used it as the

Some of the many Draycott buildings described by Maxwell including: a handsome Arts-and-Crafts range of shops, the council’s astonishingly exuberant brick single storey primary school and the impressive Victoria Mill on the east side of the village.

factor’s or bailiff ’s house and latterly their tenants were the ubiquitous Placketts.

The village thus lay entirely within the Elvaston estate of the Earls of Harrington. It was the 8th Earl who built a handsome Arts-and-Crafts range of shops with flats above in 1897 on the west side of the very modest Market Place, the architect being Alexander MacPherson of Derby; its affinity with the Liversage Trust estate where it faces Nottingham Road, Derby is unmistakable. It is only spoilt by gaudy shop facias.

My favourite building in the village itself is the council’s astonishingly exuberant brick single storey primary school on Hopwell Road.

Completed in 1905, it is of thirteen bays no less, the centerpiece and end bays being prominent Dutch gables surmounting Venetian windows, vying with four tall round headed lights under dormered classical pediments, interspersed with plain sashes, to produce an impressive ensemble. One end is still labelled ‘Infants’ the other ‘Mixed’. It has strong similarities with Wilmorton School, Derby, by Coulthurst and Booty and may also be their work. The wrought iron railing in front is especially fine, with occasional wiggly balusters, art nouveau lyres and urn finials, probably the work of Edwin Haslam of Derby.

Another local grandee, albeit one whose meteoric rise and fall caused much remark a century ago, was Ernest Terah Hooley (1859-1947), who inherited a thriving lace manufacturing business. He became an international financier and friend of Edward VII, only to meet financial nemesis just prior to being offered a baronetcy by his Royal confrère,

which was accordingly withdrawn. Living at Risley Hall, he gave Draycott the impressive Victoria Mill on Station Road on the east side of the village, 1888-1907. It has a swaggering ogee domed clock tower which dominates the entire settlement, and its sides are an impressive 57 bays wide, despite the narrow frontage presented to the road. It is now converted as flats, as is the handsome pedimented two storey range of the Towle family’s Draycott Mills (also lace, originally cotton) on Market Street, added 1842 to an earlier mill of 1814 behind and another beyond of 1800, propped by baulks of timber with further outlier with truncated factory chimney.

On Hopwell Road is an odd truncated-looking round tower of three stages seemingly made of concrete blocks, which we presumed must have had a WW2 origin; unlike a windmill, the sides do not taper.

Across the fields to the West stands Draycott House, a neat brick villa of three storeys designed by Derby’s celebrated Joseph Pickford and built in 1781 for Derby copper mill proprietor, William Evans, from whom it descended to his son-in-law (and kinsman) the banker Thomas Evans of Darley Abbey. It later was sold to the Scotts, one of whom is said over the decades to have shored up the banks of the lake in the small park with a very considerable number of empty whisky bottles in order to conceal his toping from his family! It was sold in the 1930s to the Radfords from whom it descended to the Hirons family, there until recently.

Often overlooked by those travelling towards Nottingham, Draycott is a pleasant surprise for those inclined to stop and look around.

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September already and what a busy month it is. I’ve already had emails from readers who have come back from holiday fearing that their plants are dead or water logged. Also the ‘perennial’ question ‘When is the best time to start autumn and winter bedding?’ Well, most garden centres have seasonal bedding already in stock. So it is just a case of when you feel your plants have seen the best of the flowers or if the plants look tired.

Before I forget, you need to start planting spring flowering bulbs this month. Many plant nurseries and garden centres will be stocking their new season spring flowering bulbs, such as hyacinths, narcissus (daffodils), crocus and tulips. There are a number of ways bulbs are sold: 1. Loose – Often the cheapest way to buy (no extra packaging) and you can closely inspect the bulbs before you buy. Usually a bigger ‘grade’ (size) of bulb for your money.

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• Plant dwarf bulbs in pots including iris, crocus, chionodoxa and scilla which should be on sale now in garden centres and nurseries.

• Towards the end of this month wash off greenhouse shading paint.

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• Collect, wash with a garden disinfectant and store away canes, plant supports and pots.

• Trim hedges to keep them neat and to control their size, this may possibly be the last cut of the year.

• Lookout for leatherjackets, found now on lawns, and treat with a suitable insecticide or biological control.

• Collect any fallen leaves from around roses to reduce the risk of diseases carrying over to next season.

• Prune rambling/climbing roses back after flowering.

• Grow bulbs in ‘aquatic’ baskets ready to drop into gaps in the border in spring.

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ake two of the world’s greatest classical voices, get them to sing a selection of their favourite hymns, arias and popular songs, and what do you have? One of the fastest-selling albums nowadays of any genre.

“We had a massive fight, I won and I got what I wanted,” says Russell.

In reality they quickly agreed on the tracks.

Aled Jones and Russell Watson are continuing their partnership with their first tour together, stopping off in Nottingham where they will perform numbers from their debut offering In Harmony. And after speaking to the pair of them I reckon they could carve out a new career for themselves: on the stand-up comedy circuit.

Aled was in London where he had just presented the breakfast show on the radio station Classic FM while Russell was in Cheshire. Despite being more than 150 miles apart, they continually made each other – and me – laugh. So much so that at one point no one could speak because they were guffawing so much. I ought to have known what to expect when I joined a conference call which linked the three of us. When prompted to state his name, a voice called out “the one who’s not Russell Watson!”

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had taken them so long to collaborate again, Aled chimed up: “It took us that long to get over how bad it was the first time!” Russell shot back: “I haven’t slept since.”

For a brief moment they became serious. “To be honest with you,” said Aled, “we both lead busy lives and the time I suppose wasn’t right. For the first album the time was right. It took a couple of calls, a couple of texts and the next thing we know we’re doing the album.”

Russell said the pair had known each other for almost 20 years and had met at a charity event at the Royal Albert Hall. Since then they had become “good pals”. “You can walk into a room, meet somebody for the first time and immediately you know whether you can have a laugh with them and whether you’re going to get on with them. Aled makes me laugh, I enjoy his company and we get on really well.” Russell says he can’t wait to go on tour because they will have fun as well as doing something they both enjoy: singing. Aled agrees. “The thing that’s come out of it which is brilliant is that our voices really blend together.

There was no guarantee at all that that would happen.”

When I ask who chose the tracks that would go on the album, they were back to their mischievous selves. “We had a massive fight, I won and I got what I wanted,” says Russell. In reality they quickly agreed on the tracks. They also concurred on what the touring show should be.

“The tour is very much a reflection of the album,” says Aled.

“We’re both used to being on stage on our own but this is the first time properly that we’re doing a tour with somebody else. We’ve sung with other people in one-off concerts but for this tour we’ll be singing duets for all of it.”

One of the problems facing any entertainer is “corpsing” – laughing uncontrollably. My fear is that this will happen to the pair of them while they’re on stage. Aled is concerned too – but in Aled’s individual way. “We were having a chat about this the other day. We’re the biggest corpsers in the world. Sometimes Russell has this glint in his eye which sets me off – which is very unprofessional of him.” “We’ve had a couple of moments,” says Russell, “where we’ve been doing certain things that are meant to be very serious and then I’ll give Aled a little look, raise an eyebrow and he’ll start laughing. As soon as he starts laughing I start laughing and that’s it, game over.” But once the tour actually starts, Russell hopes sanity will be restored: “Once we get on stage and there’s an audience, the dynamic changes. You’ve got the adrenalin from being in a big venue and everything else. “Initially I hope I don’t forget the words, remember where to walk on stage, where to come off, say the right things between the songs.

There’s all these different things going on in your head.”

Aled interjects that he’s hoping to remember the dance routines as well. “Yes, the dance routines are huge,” maintains Russell. “There’s this moment when I do a triple back flip into a full pirouette and then I end up in the splits. I’ve practised that a lot but I’m struggling with the splits.” “I’d pay good money to see that,” states Aled.

People have been paying to see Aled and Russell for a number of years and both are successes in their own right.

Aled Jones MBE was born on 29 December 1970 in Llandegfan, Anglesey. He became famous for the cover version of Walking In The Air, the song from Channel 4’s animated film The Snowman, based on the book by Raymond Briggs. By the time his voice broke when he was 16 he’d recorded 16 albums, sold more than six million records and sung for Pope John Paul II, the Queen and the Princess of Wales. He married Claire in 2001 and they have two children, one of whom is an actress.

Russell Watson was born on 24 November 1966 in Irlam, Lancashire. While he was spending the first eight years of his working life in a factory making nuts and bolts he never imagined he would later be described as one of the world’s greatest classical singers. After winning a local radio talent competition his career took off. His debut album The Voice held the number one spot in the UK classical charts for a record 52 weeks and also held the number one spot in the USA. He suffered serious health problems just over ten years ago when he twice had a brain tumour which threatened his life as well as his singing career. But he recovered and his illness made him appreciate his two daughters all the more. He is now married to his second wife, Louise.

After the In Harmony tour you would expect the pair of them to work together again although Russell isn’t so sure: “I’ll never work with him again. The whole onstage persona, TV, backstage – it’s all just an act.”

After another spell of chuckling he sets the record straight: “I’d definitely work with Al again. It’s been a great experience. There’s no question that I’d want to repeat that. “It’s rare in the music industry that you get these moments where it’s great fun. I have to go back a long, long way before I can remember when I had this much fun working with somebody in the music industry.”

Their record company is pressing for a follow-up because In Harmony has almost reached gold status. “If I’m being absolutely honest,” says Russell, “I genuinely thought I would never have another gold record again. This has been incredible. It’s very rare that artists are handed gold discs any more because the industry’s changed so much and people don’t buy CDs. It won’t be long before they’re obsolete. To gain a gold record on sales is quite a feat and we’re really proud of that.”

Aled Jones and Russell Watson will be In Harmony at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 2 October.

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Chelmorton and Deepdale 4¼miles (6.8km) of moderate walking on field paths and cart tracks; rocky in Deepdale RECOMMENDED MAP: Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Outdoor Leisure map Sheet 2; The White Peak BUS SERVICES: Transpeak TP service from Derby stops at the Monyash road-end.

Hulleys 177 Bakewell to Buxton via Monyash service stops at Chelmorton Post Office.

High Peak 193 Tideswell to Buxton service also stops at Chelmorton Post Office.

For up to date bus times, check with Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. Open daily 0700 – 2200 REFRESHMENTS: Church Inn opposite the parish church at the top end of Chelmorton village.

CAR PARKING: Roadside or at the pub but only if you intend visiting after the walk.

Medieval field system; still preserved at the request of the Peak Park Planners.

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eople have been living around Deepdale for thousands of years. Their early burial mounds are on the surrounding heights and, nearby, is the mysterious stone tomb of Five Wells. Badly damaged by Victorian archaeologists, there were once two chambers within this elongated limestone cairn containing pottery and flint tools.

Chelmorton is a linear village with its houses filling the gaps between farms. They all use water which flows from a well above the road end – it goes by the delightful name of Illy Willy Water.

The 700 year-old parish church is dedicated to St John the Baptist and the traditional locust weather vane commemorates the time he spent in the wilderness.

Left: Deepest Deepdale Below: Dogs have their own barrel at the Church Inn

The village sits at the lower half of a west-facing slope, covered by a unique pattern of narrow enclosed fields – the preserved relics of medieval husbandry. Oxen were used to drag simple ploughs and these lumbering beasts were difficult to turn. As a result, fields tended to be long and narrow, with each farmer working those around his farm and sharing common grazing on larger fields beyond the village.

Deepdale to the north of Chelmorton is a complete contrast to the ancient fields above the ravine. With the exception of the stark ugliness of Topley Pike Quarry, the dale is completely unspoiled and nature is in command. Away from the quarry, the path is across rough stony ground and care must be taken, otherwise a twisted ankle could mar a fascinating walk.

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1. He walk starts at the cross roads below the Church Inn. Walk down the left-hand lane below and almost opposite the church by following a footpath sign.

Chelmorton’s complex field system is laid out across a gentle slope behind the village. No longer suitable for modern farming methods, the walls and their enclosed field pattern are preserved with co-operation from the farmers and grants from the Peak District National Park Authority.

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Enjoy the view to your front. It covers the northern dales of the Peak District, dales which drain into the Derbyshire River Wye – they start high on the gritstone moors, carving deep troughs as they flow south. In the middle distance you can see some of the major limestone quarries of the Peak.

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3. Go through a narrow stile into open meadowland. Keep to the right of Burrs Farm, following a grassy path all the way.

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5. Joining a second path coming up through the bushes, turn sharp left and go through a small gate in the dale bottom and, after a few yards climb a flight of steps on the left up to the dale edge.

6. Turn right as indicated by the temporary waymarking. Follow this part of the route along the dale-top until the path descends back to its proper route. This part of the route has, as the notice advises, been diverted temporarily while the quarry debris is removed and the dale bottom restored.

7. Follow the path, left along the valley bottom.

DEEP DALE. Beyond the slurry lagoon, the tranquillity of Deep Dale soon takes over.

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4. Take care when descending the rocky tree shrouded path into Deepdale as it can be slippery in wet weather.

Topley Pike quarry suddenly hits the senses. It is a hard fact of life that limestone, needed for safe roads, is mostly found in beautiful areas such as the Peak District.

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2. Cross the main road and, of the two lanes opposite, take the right-hand one. Follow this downhill and out to the lower fields.

CHURN HOLES: To the right where the path zig-zags steeply through a gap in the limestone crag, there is a series of shallow holes created by water action at the end of the last Ice Age.

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Specialised plants and shrubby trees live on the sparse rock-strewn soil. The dale bottom is damp, but above it, dry scree slopes lead to limestone crags. Caves in the outcrops on both sides of the dale below Raven’s Tor, were once the dwellings of stone-age people.

8. Keep left where the dale forks, using a wide grassy path known as the Priest’s Way, along what is now Horseshoe Dale.

The name Priest’s Way probably dates from the time when much of the land in the Peak District was owned by various monasteries.

The track would be used to link the grange, a monastic farm near Brierlow, with grazing on land above King’s Sterndale.

The roughly worked opening at the bottom of Bullhay Dale on your left, is an adit, or mine entrance. This one-time lead mine was worked for its content of fluorspar in recent years. A useless hindrance to lead miners, fluorspar is

used in toothpaste, or as a flux in steel making and as a source of the gas fluorine. What was once a waste product is now a valuable commodity. Do not enter the mine, as it is in a dangerous condition.

9. Walk uphill and then go through the abandoned stock-yard to reach a wicket gate offering access on to the main road. Turn left and follow the road, continuing with it past the turning for Chelmorton for a total of about 400 yards.

10. Turn right, away from the road, opposite a black painted corrugated iron shed and walk along a narrow path working its way round the ancient field system. Go diagonally to the right at the lane end.

11. Go to the right on to another access track and follow it towards the village.

12. Reaching the village, turn left and walk up to the pub.

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18 Britten-Shostakovich Festival Orchestra 19-22 Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic’s Mixtape 24-28 The Lovely Bones 24 Ant Middleton: Mind Over Muscle 25 Belinda Carlisle 26 Out of the Ashes 27 Diversity: Born Ready 29 Milkshake! Live OCT 1-5 Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet 2 Aled Jones & Russell Watson: In Harmony 3 Moscow Philharmonic 5 Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much...

6 Classical Music Sunday Piano Series: Ji Liu 7 An Evening with Harry Redknapp Buxton Opera House & PavilionArts Centre.

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OCT 4-6 Derby Folk Weekender 4 Rachael McShane & The Cartographers 4 The Urban Folk Quartet 5 Kongero 5 Moirai 5 Sam Kelly & Ruth Notman 5 Kitty Macfarlane 5 Bob Fox + Katie Spencer 5 Kongero with Barry Coope 5 De Temps Antan Derby Theatre Box Office 01332 59 39 39 www.derbytheatre.co.uk SEPT 7-28 One Man, Two Guvnors 9-15 Derby SignFest 2019 - Presented in partnership with Communication Unlimited and Royal School for the Deaf Derby.

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A non-governmental initiative supported by leading conservatoires, the BSFO’s inaugural residency will offer an exceptional cultural collaboration for these young musicians at the start of their careers. In a programme expressing a mutual appreciation of both cultures, the Orchestra will tour with outstanding soloists Jennifer Pike and Pavel Kolesnikov, and actors Edward Fox and Freddie Fox, who will recite scenes from Shostakovich’s film score to Hamlet.

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Birdwatching for Beginners walks at Carsington Water.

As autumn approaches we’ll see the passage of waders as they head to their wintering sites, ducks and geese return from their summer breeding grounds and hopefully, the return of the great Northern Diver. Why not join us on one of our free Beginners walks held on the first Sunday of every month? Booking is advisable as numbers are limited, contact Carsington 0330 678 0701. Future dates are, Sep 1st, Oct 6th, Nov 3rd and Dec 1.

Folk And Acoustic Music The Lion Hotel, Bridge Street, Belper is hosting an evening with the Derbyshire Volunteers on Thursday, 12 September at 8pm.

It’s Derbyshire’s own big folk band playing jigs, reels and songs in the good old fashioned way with fifteen or so, musicians from the local folk scene playing an eclectic mix of instruments, concertinas, melodeons, keyboards, fiddles, percussion, guitars, bass, ukuleles and a brass section with a good few vocals thrown in for good measure, plus a few special guests.

Admission is free with donations for local charities, gratefully received. The evening promises to be a raite good Derbyshire do!

So come and join us if you can. Loads of parking in Field Lane Car Park DE56 1DD. Heanor Floral Art Group August 19th flower demonstration by June Borrowdale from Worksop entitled Spread the Joy. 7oclock. Venue The Wilmot Street Welfare Centre, Heanor. Everyone welcome, visitors £5.

For further details Telephone 01332-880179 .

Darley Abbey Historical Group 20 September – ‘Tax Care and Toy Boys’, by Clarissa Malpas. All meetings start at 7pm and are held in Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard off New Road, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DS There is a charge of £1.50. For further information contact Maria Gibson on 01332 552837 Mickleover Model Railway Group 21st of September. Trains only SwapMeet ‘Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre’, 36 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby. DE3 9GE. Excellent catering facilities. All traders in one room. Large car park . Level loading/ unloading . On main road and local bus routes. Nearby banking and shopping. Public admission £1. Open from 10.30am to 2.00pm Allestree Flower Group Tuesday 17th September Flower Demonstration by Jan Irving Entitled “Flower Power”Time: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. The Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree Admission: Members £3.00. Non- members £7.00 For further details telephone 01332 558540

New Season at Music at Duffield The first concert of the new season is a piano recital by Maxim Kinasov on Saturday October 5th and the season continues with performances from Richard Jenkinson and Tom Corfield both of whom have strong local connections. Richard Jenkinson was a student at Ecclesbourne School and Tom Corfield spent many years as Assistant Organist at Derby Cathedral. All the concerts in this coming season will be held in St Alkmund’s Church, Duffield on Saturday evenings at 7.30, season tickets are available. A season ticket enables the holder to attend all six concerts for the price of four and is great value. Pick up a brochure from Duffield Library or St Alkmund’s Church and apply before August 31st for an extra discount! www.musicatduffield.com.

Little Chester Heritage Centre

Much interest has been shown in our Arthur Barlow talks, so we cordially invite you to a further part of our journey into his life on Sunday September 1st 2-4 p.m.. St. Paul’s Church, Mansfield Road, Derby.

Admission free. Refreshments available. For further information Tel. 01332 363354.

Spondon Historical Society September 9th at 7.30pm in Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell Street, Spondon DE21 7FG. Mary de Ville will speak about ‘Radio Programmes of the 1940s/50s’. Enjoy an evening of reminiscing about the radio programmes we used to listen to. There is a special offer for this month only, entrance will be £2.50 for everyone, both members and visitors.

Derby A Cappella In September Derby A Cappella are busy singing to help the charitable efforts of others in the Derby area and in Newton Solney.

Members of Derby A Cappella have adopted Prostate Cancer UK as their charity for 2019.

If anyone would like to book us for an event to help raise money for this charity contact www.derbyacappella.co.uk You can also see us on www.facebook.com/derbyacappel Next meeting September 9th.

Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club Woodcraft Club meets in Wyaston village hall (DE6 2DR) on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We have a mixed programme of visiting demonstrators, hands-on sessions under the guidance of more experienced members and a monthly competition.

7th. September - this is a hands-on meeting.

Come along and try a new craft. First visit and refreshments are free.

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Wirksworth Heritage Centre Open daily 9amto5pm. Websters Cafe open everyday from 9am to 4.30pm West Hallam Village Show Saturday 7th September 1pm – 4.30pm West Hallam Village Hall On display: Fruit, vegetables, baking, preserves, flower arranging, arts, crafts and photography. Further details Tel: 0115 9303340 Autumn Footprints Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival Let’s Walk - 14th Sept onwards. Join us to celebrate our annual Autumn Footprints Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival.

Set in the heart of picturesque Derbyshire, enjoy sixteen days of walks free of charge.

They will take place in areas of local heritage and natural history interest, taking walkers alongside rivers and canals as well as through towns and villages. Saturday 14th September to Sunday 29th. For more details visit www. autumnfootprints.co.uk Derby RSPB Local Group 11 September Paul Miguel. With a talk on “The Wildlife Of Serbia”. 7.30pm. In the Grange Banqueting Suite, 457 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6XX. Admission for members is £2.50, For non-members £3.00 and juniors £1.00. More details on the website www.rspb.org.uk/Groups/Derby Also Sunday 15 September. A free birdwatching walk at RSPB Middleton Lakes, Warwickshire.

Meet at 9.30am in the reserve car park. This walk is approx 4km and should finish around 12.30pm. There is a cafe at the craft centre near the car park where toilets are also available .

More details on www.rspb.org.uk/Groups/ Derby Arts Society Derby The next meeting will be on October 1st 2019 when the speaker will be Ian Swankie, talking about ‘Pots and Frocks: the world of Grayson Perry. From Essex potter to superstar national treasure, 7.15 pm Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. New members of the society are warmly welcomed; for details see https://theartssocietyderby.com/membership/ or phone 01332 751574. Non-members may attend meetings as guests for a charge of £5 per person.

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Kimberley Harris at Bluebird Fine Arts B

luebird Fine Art are delighted to welcome the talented artist Kimberley Harris to the gallery for her exhibition in September. Kimberley's highly textured oil paintings focus on the natural beauty of the countryside and radiate feelings of warmth,

peace and tranquility. With her originals in high demand they are thrilled to offer you an opportunity to view a wide range of her paintings during the exhibition.

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her new collection on Saturday the 21st September between 1-3pm. Bluebird Fine Art hope you will join them for a wonderful afternoon of art. To view more artwork by Kimberley Harris please visit www.bluebirdfineart.co.uk

Duffield Gallery

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Our team of professional artists include internationally acclaimed James Preston whose award winning work sells as far away as Tokyo, Milan, Zurich and Oregon. Colin Halliday's instantly recognisable and highly acclaimed Derbyshire scenes in his unique style, and James Brereton's stunning tall ships making him one of the country's

Visitors are always amazed when they first enter the gallery and see the standard of work that we keep." Our aim is to bring together a selection of original oil paintings and highly collectible limited edition giglee prints and cards, inspired by the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.The gallery also stocks a wonderful selection of unique handmade jewellery in semi precious stones by Beth Sharliss of Matlock, and stunning bronzes from the highly talented Mr.Eddie Hallam of Riber. Go and see for yourself, Duffield Gallery, the "Original" fine art gallery in the heart of Belper

is a family run business that has been established for over 50 years . They have recently moved to Bridge Street in Belper, opposite the HSBC bank on the main A6, wanting the gallery to be more approachable and easier to get to, Belper has such a lot to see and is a destination place for visitors to the area..

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September Events at Crich Tramway Village 2019

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f you want to encourage the children to experience the great outdoors, Crich Tramway Village offers a great family day out, where you can step back in time. We also welcome your dog!

Historic trams run down a period street and out into the surrounding Derbyshire countryside, providing breathtaking views. Experience the fascinating woodland walk and sculpture trail, visit the Red Lion pub and tearooms, and explore the interesting exhibitions. The workshop viewing gallery invites you to see our expert craftsmen maintain and refurbish the collection of vintage trams.

September brings two horse tram days on Sunday 8th and Monday 16th September when the Sheffield 15 horse tram, built in 1874, will

be in operation between 11am and 4pm. (£1.00 to ride on this tram).

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September is Steampunk Weekend, a feast of fun, with alternative history combining science fantasy, with exciting activities for all the family. The Tramway Museum Society celebrates 60 years at Crich this year on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September, with many of the operational vintage trams running. The Robert Whetstone tram models will also be in operation in the exhibition hall.

The Big Draw is an international drawing festival, and Crich Tramway Village will host two days on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October, where you can get involved in drawing activities.

The David Gould model tram will be in operation in the Exhibition Hall on Sunday 13th October. The season finishes with the amazing Starlight Event, which returns year after year due to the popularity of riding trams in the dark, amid illuminations and varied activities each day from Monday 28th October to Saturday 2nd November.

Visit the website for the full list of special events throughout the season. Full priced tickets offer free return within 12 months (subject to opening dates and excluding World War II events).

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'Sitting'

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Once upon a time, proper posture was a priority and though people sat in non-ergonomic chairs, working 12 hours a day, in stressful situations doing close-quartered work, being posturally aware, they had good posture.

Now, 50 years later, in society there has been a decline of the good habit of posture, a shifting emphasis away from carriage and posture as being an important thing that people of character looked to and worked for.

Computers ushered in a whole new era of posture problems, with people hunched over first desktops, then laptops, and a problem that is progressively worsening in our society.

Tech-neck has become short-hand for the low-grade pain that many people walk around with, complaining about, and take to be “normal.” With people spending so much time sitting, the core muscles of sitting are not activating, resulting in the long-term in changes in spinal mechanics resulting in neck and back pain and other physiological functions such as breathing.

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xam results have been celebrated, holidays enjoyed and now it’s ‘back to school’ time at The Alphabet Gift Shop in Mickleover and Burton. A great choice of notebooks and stationery as well as some stylish and fun backpacks for youngsters.

Unicorns, dinosaurs and jungle animals adorn the range for boys and girls with embroidered personalisation making them extra special - and less likely to go astray at the beginning of the new term!

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aunton print classic sweatshirt from Joules (£59.95). A high neck sweatshirt is a must-have for the autumn to keep you cosy whether you’re indoors or out. This is cut from soft cotton, with a concealed button placket, complete with nauticalinspired stripes. Available from the new autumn range now at Clarkes, Grosvenor Road, Ripley.

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Olympic standard equipment, small class sizes and a friendly fun atmosphere provide the best training environment for beginners to national level gymnasts. Please visit our social pages and website to find out more...

New autumn collection now arriving at Emma May. Fashion with Freedom - Featuring the Made in Italy brand - free size women’s fashion, fitting sizes 10-26. Also, a full range of handbags, jewellery, shoes and accessories.

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ew Autumn wedding and special occasion wear now in stock at Jillian Hart Fashions. Glitz dress and jackets are available in sizes 12-24 with prices from £135. Jillian Hart also stock matching hats, fascinators, handbags and shoes.

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Fabulous Scandinavian designs at amazing prices for both smart and casual looks.

Their boot and shoe collections are better than ever featuring trainers, long and short boots and all the latest Autumn looks.

Located at 18-20 St John Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Telephone 01335 342884 regarding their new collections.

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What’s your Skin Concern?

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electing the right products for your skin and body can be a minefield and you end up buying products that you really do not need, thus wasting money - but here at Prestige Beauty Clinic Belper, we have a wealth of experience in keeping you healthy both inside and out. We offer you the opportunity to have a 60 minute personal consultation on-line or in salon with our skincare Environ expert and salon owner, Sue Llic.

your next skin care product purchase.

Based on the information carefully gathered during the consultation, she will formulate a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your own specific needs – and your pocket. Then your journey to beautiful skin begins and we will be with you every step of the way.

We look forward to helping you on your own personal journey to a beautiful you, inside and out.

With your permission, after 2 weeks, we will contact you to ensure that you are happy with your new regime, to check that you fully understand how to use the products and make sure that you are reaching optimum skin health.

Frox is a unique boutique style fashion store selling pre-loved designer clothing and accessories and is the largest dress agency in Derbyshire. Situated in a beautiful Victorian former lace mill. This is one shop you won’t want your friends to find!

Visit Frox, and other individual traders in and around The Courtyard, Draycott.

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At the 8 week stage, all our clients on our Reborn Beautiful Skin Regime plan will be offered either a half price 30 minute Environ Collage treatment in salon, allowing both Sue and yourself the opportunity to physically assess your skin progress so far, or if you are an on-line client, we will offer you a 30 minute skin consultation and 50% off

Moving onwards on your journey, whether you are a salon client or you prefer to use our on-line service, we will continue to contact you every 8 weeks to offer help and advice.

In addition, we would love you to be part of our new and exclusive Reborn Beautiful Skin Club, where you will be the first to know about any special offers on product or treatments and be invited to take part in special events throughout the year.

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electing the right products for your skin and body can be a minefield but here at Prestige Beauty Clinic we offer you the opportunity to have a 60 minute personal consultation, on-line or in salon, with our skincare expert and salon owner, Sue llic.

At the 8 week stage, all our clients on our Reborn Beautiful Skin Regime plan will be offered either a half price 30 minute Environ Collagen treatment in salon or, if you are an on-line client, we will offer you a 30 minute skin consultation and 50% off your next skin care product purchase*.

You will receive a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your own specific needs – and your pocket.

You can be part of our new and exclusive Reborn Beautiful Skin Club, where you will be the first to know about any special offers on product or treatments and be invited to take part in special events throughout the year.

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• Nourishes with Wheatgrass Extract, rich in chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins and enzymes to leave skin healthylooking and feeling smooth.

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A purifying mask with Brazilian Purple Clay and an omega-rich Superberry Complex balances the T-zone and helps mattify skin.

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Blackcurrant Jelly Exfoliator.

I found this to be a very gentle exfoliator that I could use every day. There are no harsh, gritty bits so it’s very kind to your skin and yet does give good results. It also doesn’t dry or irritate your skin. JP

Vital Veggie Mask My friends verdict of my skin was ‘wow, it looks so bright!’

There you have it. A fantastic skin brightening product. I love this! VP

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Berry Boost Mask Gentle face mask that can be used twice a week.

It smells incredible and can notice the different in my skin after the first use. It controls excess oil and leaves your skin looking more even toned and refreshed. Super face mask! CB

wedding prep…

Alison House Hotel

is a Georgian style house built by the Arkwright Family in the Derwent Valley World Heritage site. Set in seven acres of grounds, a peaceful setting with beautiful gardens and only a short walk from Cromford, the cable cars and attractions of Matlock Bath.

They have 15 en-suite bedrooms including doubles, family rooms, disabled access and de-luxe suites. There is also a bar, a lounge and a spacious, bright breakfast room and restaurant. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday for dinner bookings to non residents serving a traditional menu with a twist.

Alison House is also open for Sunday lunch, their menus use locally sourced produce with an extensive wine list supplied by John Hattersley wines.

Alison House Hotel is a great venue for family parties, anniversaries and celebrations. They are licensed for civil ceremonies and have had the opportunity to share the day and make it a success for many couples who have had their wedding at the hotel over the years.

Alison House don’t offer traditional wedding packages, they cater for each couple, their individual wishes and budget. They help create a bespoke wedding every time, working closely with each couple and are guided by their requirements. It can be a formal dinner, a casual barbecue, or afternoon tea on the lawn. Alison House Hotel, Intake Lane, Cromford DE4 3RH 01629 822211

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The Summertime is the perfect time to get out and visit the beautiful Dovedale Valley and what a setting to enjoy an afternoon tea!

Nestled within the spectacular Derbyshire Peaks, The Izaak Walton Hotel is a charming 17th Century building offering comfort, history and views of outstanding natural beauty. The hotel, named after the famous author of ‘The Complete Angler’, is privately owned and situated in an idyllic setting and with modern facilities offers a unique combination of warm hospitality, tranquillity and a traditional outlook whilst maintaining high levels of service.

The Hotel’s Dovedale Bar (open to both residents and nonresidents) is open daily, all year round, from 9am to 11pm (food served until 9pm and afternoon tea between 12pm and 4pm) and with the hotel being located just 5 minutes walk from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones, is the perfect place to stop and rest those weary legs, whether it’s simply for a drink or a bite to eat with breakfasts, cream teas, light lunches, bar snacks and Sunday lunches available.

The Izaak Walton Hotel is an AA 3 Star converted 17th Century Country House Hotel offering comfort, history and views of outstanding natural beauty, along with: 38 well-appointed bedrooms.

Fishing rights on the River Dove.

Fine Dining in our 2 AA Rosette awarded Haddon Restaurant.

Drinks, freshly prepared bar food and light snacks in our cosy Dovedale Bar, available throughout the day from 11am to 9pm, open all year round for both residents and non-residents.

We are fully licensed for Indoor & Outdoor Weddings and Civil Ceremonies and also cater for conferences, group bookings, parties, family gatherings and luncheons. reception@izaakwaltonhotel.com

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New life for Old Kitchens!

Just replace the doors and worktops It’s so easy! Not only will a Dream Doors makeover save you £1000s, but you will not have to suffer the stress, upheaval and mess that comes with a traditional refit.

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Motor Bike Frames, Garden Furniture Collection Service Available for a small charge

More than Just a Garage‌ FBG on the A515 at Cowers lane, conveniently situated close to Wirksworth, Belper & Duffield is more than just a garage.

As well as servicing and repairs of all cars, light commercials and motorbikes, using the latest computer aided diagnostics, they take care of your MOT and, should you have an accident, offer an excellent welding, fabrication and paintwork service.

Breakdown assistance is a big part of their business, affiliated to all of the major breakdown and roadside rescue companies. Not

just for cars and motorbikes but also HGV Roadside Assistance.

They are members of the IVR and registered PAS43 and staff are highly trained car and HGV mechanics.

Established in 1989 by Des Copestake they are ready to share their expertise with you, offering free estimates and a pick up and delivery service in the local area (10 mile radius). All of their employees carry id for further peace of mind.

Call them now on 01773 550410 to find out more.

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Time for some fun in the most powerful Seven!

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aterham Cars has launched a CSR version of its most powerful European car – the Seven 485. The 485 CSR is the pinnacle of the EU range of Sevens, offering 237ps and 206nm in torque from its two-litre Ford Duratec engine.

Priced at €54,995 (excluding VAT and local taxes), the Caterham 485 CSR will accelerate from 0-100kmh in a rapid 3.9 seconds and push on to a top speed of 225kmh.

Delivered built from the Caterham factory, the 485 CSR includes carpeted interior panels, a carbon dashboard, adjustable leather seats, a collapsible Momo steering wheel, a limited-slip differential and a choice of four paint options.

With a host of additional options available via Caterham’s expansive Signature personalisation range, the 485 CSR is easily the most desirable and luxurious of the iconic British brand’s model lineup. Adding purpose and initiative to the 485 CSR over its standard 485 brother is its push-rod inboard front suspension, its fully independent, double-wishbone rear suspension, 15” CSR alloy wheels, shod with Avon ZZS tyres and aero front wing guards.

Weighing in at just 580kg, the 485 CSR delivers an eye-watering 409 ps per-tonne, almost the same as a Lamborghini Huracan or a Ferrari 599.

Options available to owners who want to up the level of luxury even further include carbon fibre front wings, carbon leather side panels on the interior, a black Alcantara dashboard and LED highintensity daytime running lights. www.caterham.co.uk for full details

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Ron Brooks Toyota wins coveted

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on Brooks Toyota, now run by the second and third generations of the founding family, has operated from the same site in Ilkeston, Derbyshire since it was awarded a Toyota franchise in 1973. Before that it sold French-built Simca.

In times of multinational car dealerships Ron Brooks stands apart and it is refrshing to to see an independent dealership thriving.

Ron Brooks has redeveloped and expanded the facility several times since 1973, opening a new

showroom in 2005 and also building large new workshops.

The Ron Brooks business has been so successful — financially and also in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction — that it is regarded as one of the star performers across the country. It also has a special relationship with the nearby Toyota factory in Burnaston coming top in Toyota’s BRIT — Best Retailer in Town — awards on two out of three balanced scorecard measures and came second in the UK on the third measure.

Although its founder died over 20 years ago, the business continues to foster an atmosphere of “buying a car from Ron” and always asking

itself “What would Ron do?”. It operates on a basis of developing long-term relationships with its customers and, while developing succession plans in anticipation of future retirements and employing apprentices, it has a large number of long service employees.

Holiday entitlement increases for those with longer service. It also is closely involved in the community, sponsoring several local and youth sports teams.

When it opened a second dealership in Mansfield, key staff from Ilkeston spent time ensuring that the company’s culture was embedded in the new operation. For the best deal on a new or used Toyota visit www. ronbrooks.co.uk

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The dangers of e-cigs and vaping for your pet

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The trend for ‘vaping’ has completely sky-rocketed over the last couple of years

ust about every town and city high street has a vaping lounge or a store selling electronic (“e”) cigarettes and the associated paraphernalia. Currently, the jury is out as to whether vaping is more beneficial than traditional smoking and whether there are long-term health risks attributable to this activity so far, the broad consensus is that there are fewer harmful chemicals in vape ‘smoke’; essentially it just contains water vapour and the constituents of the intensely heated oil, liquid, or ‘juice’ – normally nicotine at whatever percentage concentration, or CBD variants.

The carbonisation/burning of tobacco in traditional smoking, releases many more chemicals; many of which we now know to be carcinogenic. Nicotine is very toxic to your pet and unfortunately, the smaller the bodyweight, the less is needed to cause clinically significant problems. Just 0.5-1mg per 1kg weight is toxic, and 4-5mg per 1kg is considered lethal.

THE MAIN DANGER TO YOUR FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS IS THE E-LIQUID ITSELF It is vitally important, therefore, that these liquids are stored safely and securely away out of any pets’ reach. Cats and dogs are naturally curious and their keen senses of smell will pique their interest in the e-liquid. As we all know, they will lick, chew, eat, or drink pretty much anything!

Depending on the strength of the e-liquid, if kitty got hold of it, it could literally be the case that ‘curiosity killed the cat’ – not something any of us here at Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre want to see happen.

Whilst the spotlight is on our feline companions, I’d like to draw your attention to something that you probably aren’t aware of. Your kitty (like all cats) has a particular sensitivity to a chemical called Propylene Glycol, or PG as it’s known.

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Well, PG is a component found in an awful lot of commercial e-liquids and it has been linked in studies to a condition called ’Heinz Body Anaemia’. In a nutshell, this condition means that your cats’ red blood cells have a greatly diminished ability to carry Oxygen around their body. Never a good thing, as I’m sure you realise.

WHAT SHALL I DO IF THEY GET HOLD OF IT? Let’s imagine that despite your best efforts, Fido or Kitty have managed to get to your vape liquid – luckily though, you’ve spotted them! What should you do?

Firstly, wash any residue off their fur and skin with good old fashioned soap and water (easier said than done with water-phobic cats, I know!), as nicotine is easily absorbed through the skin. Once you’ve done that, and washed any off your own skin, try to rinse their mouths out with water if they’ll tolerate it. Don’t get bitten in the process! I’d really like you to attempt it though – unfortunately nicotine is even more readily absorbed by the oral mucous membranes than it is by the skin.

Symptoms of nicotine poisoning usually begin to be seen within an hour of the animal ingesting it. If your fur-baby has absorbed nicotine into their body you’ll commonly see a lack of co-ordination/tremors/ seizures, weakness/lethargy/depression (or conversely, hyperactivity), excessive salivation or drooling, diarrhoea, vomiting, dilated pupils, rapid breathing or breathlessness, and cardiac (heart) arrhythmias.

I’m sure you’re getting the seriousness of nicotine poisoning to your beloved pet, but I am just going to emphasise the point; don’t muck about, if you suspect this has happened get pooch or puss straight here to SLVC. If you remember (and I appreciate it’s a stressful situation, but please try to), bring the bottle of e-liquid with you; there are different percentage strengths of nicotine, and we need to know what we’re dealing with as soon as possible.

If left untreated, the nicotine poisoning can cause paralysis of the lung muscles, leaving your pet unable to breathe and possibly dying as a result if there is no-one around to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). We all like to think that this will never happen to us, but sadly it does.

I fervently hope that we never have to see your muchloved pet here at SLVC in these circumstances; but if we do, rest assured that I and the rest of the team will be doing our utmost for them. Care and management would routinely include giving emetics (to make them vomit) and activated charcoal to ‘mop up’ as much nicotine left in the stomach as possible to stop further absorption and damage. We would also give them fluids intravenously, as well as drugs to decrease their heart rate and blood pressure if necessary. If your pet was having seizures we would also administer medication to stop this continuing. Close monitoring of their vital signs would continue for as long as needed, and we may sneak in a few cuddles with them where possible – purely to reassure them, you know. I can’t say it enough; please, please, please take extra care to keep these liquids away from your fur-baby.

Until next time; stay safe, stay well, and be happy.

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