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Contents

Winners’ Corner

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win a Weekend Away for Two at The Derby Hotel in Blackpool – worth over £300!

6 Champagne Sudoku

35 Children’s Puzzles 70 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 77

CONGRATULATIONS Holly Floyd from Ripley who has won a bottle of Champagne.

Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

11 Food, Drink, Entertainment 20 Health, Beauty, Fitness 26 Motors

30 Home & Garden 35 Children & Education 67 Community 72

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WELCOME LETTER

Hello readers

Welcome to the festive issue of All Things Local – as we prepare to say goodbye to 2022 and move into the New Year! Well, it’s been quite an eventful couple of months since we last wrote…

Firstly, we’d like to express our sadness on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passed away shortly after our last issue went to print and it wouldn’t seem right not to talk about and pay our respects to our wonderful monarch of the last 70 years.

By the time you read this, it would be safe to say that millions of words have been written and spoken about Her Majesty’s life. Every news outlet will have published obituaries and tributes. It is not necessary for us to further recount the facts, but we would like to share our personal thoughts.

Like every community magazine publisher in the UK, we’ve never known any other Head of State. Every stamp and coin we’ve ever used featured Her Majesty’s profile; every post box we’ve dropped issues of ATL into is embossed with the ‘EIIR’ cypher and every state opening of Parliament during our lifetime (except 2022) was attended by the Queen.

Then, there are the thousands of personal appearances.

We were lucky enough to see her in person at Chatsworth a number of years ago, which is an experience we’ll never forget. From opening buildings and bridges, diplomatic meetings at home and overseas, awarding honours and of course her own Jubilee celebrations, the Queen’s presence was filmed, photographed and documented. This omnipresence made her part of everybody’s lives.

Throughout it all, Her Majesty conducted herself with a particularly British dignity. She may have had strong opinions, but they were never publicly expressed. There were no emotional outbursts, and she never gave a personal interview. The tolerance and patience shown for the last 70 years is an example to us all. At a time of considerable turmoil in the world, it is no wonder that there is such sadness at the loss of Her Majesty’s constancy. Thank you Ma’am.

This winter is likely to be very difficult for many, as we face rising inflation, escalating energy prices and a cost

of living crisis. As Christmas approaches it’s a worrying time, but we would urge you to consider shopping local to do all you can to support our local businesses. Putting your hard-earned money directly back into the local economy will enable your £s to work hardest and make a real difference. The multi-national, faceless corporations will survive without it but our local businesses may not!

And, of course, after the last couple of lonely lockdown Christmases let’s not focus on material gifts but on the things that really matter, which all come for free – like spending time with friends and loved ones and making memories. No-one can put a price on that!

We’ve got an extra special crossword prize for you this issue – turn to page 6 for your chance to win a half-board weekend away in Blackpool for 2 people, worth over £300, thanks to the generosity of Ivan and Tim at the Derby Hotel! It’s definitely worth the challenge of finding those words! And, to add some extra sparkle to your Christmas, why not try your luck at our Champagne Sudoku competition on page 35? You’ve got to be in it to win it, so get your entries in before 13th December!

We’ll be back in a couple of months but, in the meantime, we wish all our readers and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! May 2023 bring you good times.

With very best wishes, Team ATL

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BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Business & &&Professional Professional Business Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors Whilst the idea that the someone abroad The difficulty is that CETV travelling for one scheme

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In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey Cassandra Worton, Partner with Shacklocks (pictured) invites to think about The breakdown ofofus a the relationship difficult.

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European countries. So what are they, and attend, etc. be divided.

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Thein too.

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A married asking the court determine the specific question The CETV by pension conditions.

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A Trust may be significantly understate the true worth of a pension. matter. number of health issues that have interfered used where someone receives damages as a result with her education, toclinical enable that child to of a personal injury or negligence claim.

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The court charities we seeavailable now may have been the set Order. up in this various powers when making Our team at Shacklocks have a particular At Shacklocks LLP we are committed to way. These are all types of Trust. helping you to understand the true worth speciality in preparing arrangements of this If arealso experiencing ofyou pensions and to helpasyou receive a fair kind and of acting professional Shacklocks LLP have been dealing with Trusts difficulties regarding decisions financialtosettlement which meet your trustees enable wishes towill be fulfilled and for many years, though not quite as far back for your child you may need needs.

Shacklocks LLP family law team instructions to be followed. as the Crusades!

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Money Matters: Money YearsofofBelper Belper IFS: Our First FirstParts Decade Reasons to beIFS: Fearful 1010 Years Our Decade years ago, Belper Independent Financial 1010years ago, Belper Independent Financial Solutions was formed after its founder (me, 1, 2 and (and 5, 6!)(me, Solutions was 3! formed after4, its founder Kevin Glover) was made redundant from The

Kevin Glover) was made redundant from The Derbyshire Building Society.we are in the midst of Well, as I write this article Derbyshire Building Society. yet more Since then,turmoil.

Belper has seen the loss of The Derbyshire,

Since then, Belper has seenThomas the lossCook of The Derbyshire, Woolworths, Somerfield, and Britannia Some ofSociety you may aa song with aand similar title Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Britannia Building toremember name but fewCook long-standing to the above? last 5 years been an incredible Building Society to but a have fewtolong-standing institutions thatThe arename now confined history. rollercoaster ofare politics, pandemics and policy.

We have institutions that nowhave confined history.

Generations of people been to served or been had new governments, new been Chancellors and Prime Generations people have served orprobably been customers ofofthese organisations.

You are Ministers.

By the time thisYou we could have had customers these organisations. are probably one.

Stateof Pension Ageyou hasread changed several times and more! one.

Statelikely Pension Age has changed several times and again.

At least interest rates have will most do so will likelymuch! do soRubbish again. At least interest ratesbetter have notmost changed then and not much Fear is running rife atRubbish the moment, of course fanned by not changed much! then and not much better today. the media, but also some incredible behaviour from public today. authoritiesthis that– we should from. (The Consider joining theexpect EU wasmore considered the more right we expect, morea we resonates).

Consider thisthe –upon joining theget EUdisappointed was considered the right decision once time. decision once upon a time.

The turmoil is not exclusive to the UKoffice though.

Inflation From my dining room in 2009, to an in Heanor, post-Covid, exacerbated bythe theto sanctions placed on Russia back to and now to present location, much From myBelper dining room in 2009, an office in Heanor, andchanged supply chain issues mean wepresent seeofgovernments all has including the my hair andmuch the back to Belper and now togreyness the location, around thewaistline! world trying combat the rising size of my Now as a team 8 we have seen has changed including thetogreyness ofofmy haircosts andand the all agree should beas something under the client base expand over the years.ofkept ‘Generous’ size of myinflation waistline!

Now a team 8 we havetight seen control. there is not an easy solution and certainly successive Chancellors introduce new legislation the client But base expand over the years.

‘Generous’ it brings other consequences.

Historically, central impacting the public and signposting the need forbanks successive Chancellors introduce new legislation control inflation by raising interest rates curbfor spending financial advice. impacting the public and signposting thetoneed which leads to inflation.

This is now happening across the financial advice. globe.about We see in yourtrade lives unions) over What youvarious – whatorganisations has changed(usually naturally seeking higher wage rises compensate for the last 10 years? jobs to have you had?

Hasthe in your lives over What about you – How what many has changed increase in living costs.orUnsatisfactory wage increases lead your family extended tragedy struck?

How many the last 10 years?

How many jobs have you had?

Has to thehave inevitable strikes and industrial action.

Ironically, the times you moved house?

How many pension your family extended or tragedy struck?

How many consequence ofyou compensating with aof‘successful’ wage schemes have beenhouse? a member and simply left, times have youadds moved Howinflation many pension increase only to fuel increasing and so the through one reason or another?

How many cars, schemes have you been a member of and simply left, cycle continues.

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Putting up interest partners andreason other life events occurred? through one or another?

How cars, as rates is disliked by mortgage holders andmany businesses partners and other life have occurred?increase and costs of borrowing for events growth and made expansion How many investments have you and when uncertainty spreads. were they last reviewedhave and looked at? and My point How many investments you made whenis were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is

Markets fall as likely earnings for companies reduce and that the need financial advice and aasolution should market mean a sell off leading lower asset prices that theforces need for for financial advice andto solution should one-off. not be as whether shares, or Financial (as likely),products housing. and Fearsolutions is one-off.

Financial products and solutions not be seen seen as aabonds were time, butinvestor, just howeconomy, much has doing probably what fearright doesat – the crippling were probably right at the time,the but just how much has changed since their inception? mortgage holder and business owner. changed since their inception?

Investment funds been (whether held in pensiongrowth wrappers or There has always period of economic Investment funds (whether in pension wrappers alternative such asheld Stocks and Shares ISAs), or followed bystructures a recession.

It will happen again. alternative structures such as Stocks and Shares ISAs), are mostly run by fund managers who are also human are mostly run by fund managers who are also human beings.

As humans theynow maysuffer retire,with defect totermism. other We see some investors short beings.

As humans they may defect other companies, or run out of luck!retire, Solutions thatto may have They see rising interest available in the banks today ashave companies, or run out of luck!

Solutions that may been right at the start may no longer be suitable or the attractive alternative (even though significantly below been rightLeading at the start may no longer be suitable or effective. managers 2009 may no longer inflation rates) and fund definitely betterinin than a minus in a effective. fund managers 2009 may figure no longer be leadingofLeading fund managers as we approach 2020. portfolio shares or similar.

But remember that interest be leading fund managers as we approach 2020. rates available in bank and building society accounts have They willthe In April 2015, pension changed. been sub 2% for nearlyregulations 14 years prior to 2022.

Over They will In April 2015, pension regulations changed. almost certainly to same period the change FTSE Allagain.

SharePensions Index hasfrom risenprior by over almost certainly change again.

Pensions priorwould to this may longer be suitable but from just calendar how 4% time despite bignofalls in 2022.

Years of–positive this time may no longer suitable your – butturkey just how would you sitbe munching the yearknow? returnsSo, canasbeyou undone and forgotten by oneover negative you know?

So, as you sit munching your turkey over the festive period, returning year. consider how many of these questions festivetoperiod, consider how many of these apply you and see what may benefit from questions having a apply to you see what (except may benefit a review.

It is natural forand investments cash)from to risehaving and fall review. in value. Of course, it is possible to lose capital from Is 2020 the time to take a look at your financial investing in pensions or investments.

But as a sense of fair Is 2020 the time to the takeworst aand look atthem your fit financial arrangements once again get for balance, historically, performing mainstream arrangements once again and get them fit for purpose? asset class over the long term is cash. purpose?

Wishing you a of happy 2020 and a prosperous 10 In these times turbulence, when asked, I saynext to most years.

Wishing a happy and isa simple prosperous nextand 10 clients theyou best advice 2020 I can give – sit tight years. await a recovery.

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS

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Just a Thought...

Calm Without a Storm?

Sometimes you hear a phrase and you stop to question its relevance or logic. I was sitting waiting for a bus recently when I overheard two ladies talking about their plans for Christmas and the ‘calm before the storm’.

It is something I have heard said many a time before and utilised myself on occasion. Usually, it is a vehicle by which to describe a moment of peace and quiet that is not going to last and be shattered by resulting chaos and din. As the bus was running late (shocking I know!) my brain whirred into action, and I thought about storms…

The moments before geological storms are very rarely calm or tranquil. When I think of the build up to a storm, I think of an uncomfortable warmth in the air with a tangible tension and sense of fizzing electricity abound. It usually makes people very irritable and prone to agitation and disagreement.

Equally, when you muse on metaphorical ‘storms’ like arguments between two people there is no calm

presence in the lead up to the explosion, but rather an escalating frazzling of fraught feelings and tethers coming to their very visceral ends. So, is it rather that we use the ‘calm before’ the storm not as an accurate reflection of what is to come, but rather our fears that good things must always end?

Maybe it is our own pessimism that leans into this unrest when a period of peace is being experienced and dare, we say, enjoyed? That’s something else for you to wrangle with over your roast this Christmas.

Dear Readers I implore you, over the festive season, keep a brolly in your bag but don’t wear your wellies every day – the good times may just stick around a little longer.

Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

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4. Avoid giving a standard response. These include, “Oh, you mean this old thing?” and “It was nothing, really.”

5. Use all your resources to summon up a heartfelt “Thank you.”

6. Compliment yourself for being brave and trying out a different tactic.

7. Curling up in embarrassment later in the day is optional.

What a lovely day we have to look forward to in January. Forget about the energy bills and persistent doom and gloom: National Compliment Day on the 24th of January is sure to bring a little happiness heading our way!

Sending out some sincere compliments is a lovely way to celebrate. Beware, however, if you are a naturally sarcastic person. Heartfelt compliments can have a nasty way of backfiring on you.

What does complimentary mean? A compliment is not asked for, it’s given for free. Like those little mints that appear with the restaurant bill. Or are they compli-mints?

Anyway, let’s prepare for January the 24th. With compliments fired at you left, right and centre, what’s the best way to respond?

The traditional reaction is an awkward smile and a quick change of topic. But how about taking a different approach next time a compliment lands on you?

1. First of all, try not to blush as you feel those awkward sensations flooding your body.

2. Remember to smile. Even an uncomfortable grimace is better than nothing.

3. Try to sustain eye contact as you suppress the irresistible urge to brush it off.

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Some top ideas for compliments that (hopefully) won’t be taken the wrong way: • Praise the hard work, dedication or effort someone has shown.

• Tell someone how good they make you feel when they’re around.

• Thank someone for their friendship or support they have given you.

• Compliment someone’s character – optimism, humour or listening skills for example.

Remember that any compliments you send out are sure to come back on you. That’s karma, that is.

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Pets

Microchipping Dogs and Cats Under a law that came into effect in April 2016, all dogs and puppies must be microchipped and registered by the age of eight weeks. Furthermore, a government press release issued in December 2021 stated that cat microchipping will also be made compulsory in the very near future.

The aim of this legislation is to relieve the pressure on local authorities and animal welfare charities to care for lost animals. Of course, the benefit for you is that microchipping your pet will make it easier for you to be reunited should they be lost or stolen, as your contact details are placed on an approved database.

How does microchipping work?

A tiny electronic chip is implanted under your pet’s skin, between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique number that correlates with your contact details. If you move home, or rehome your pet with new owners, you must update the details.

Microchipping doesn’t need an anaesthetic as it’s no more painful than a standard vaccination.

What if your dog isn’t microchipped?

If you don’t microchip your dog you risk a fine of £500 (and the same charge when cat microchipping becomes compulsory). You’ll receive a warning notice giving you 21 days in which to comply.

Current legislation means dog wardens and other enforcers, including community support officers, have the right to seize your dog and make sure it is microchipped, and to reclaim the cost from you.

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Five Places to Travel Solo While once the prospect of exploring a new country alone would terrify most of us, nowadays solo travel carries with it a strange allure, infused with ideas of adventure and personal growth.

Films like ‘The Beach’ and ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ have paved the way for this growing trend and the travel industry has followed suit. In 2022, the world is more geared towards solo travel than ever before, with many package holidays and hotels designed specifically with the lone traveller in mind. But what are the benefits? Firstly, it’s so much easier to meet new and interesting people. However, if you’re looking for time by yourself too, there’s nothing like a spot of solo travel to help you on your journey of self-discovery.

While the world is your oyster when it comes to travelling alone, here are five of our top picks: Ireland Ireland is the perfect place to start if you’re new to solo travel.

With many of the home comforts we’re familiar with in the UK, including the language, this is a country that’s famous for the welcome it extends to strangers. Pull up a stool in a traditional Irish pub, offer to buy your neighbour a pint and you’ll have a friend for life – or at least the evening. What’s more, Ireland’s stunning breadth of nature leaves you plenty of room for self-reflection.

Thailand Thailand’s tropical beaches are a stalwart of Asia’s backpacking route. With good transport options and international cuisine, it’s one of the best places to start a well-trodden

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solo adventure around South-East Asia. Plus, it’s not known as ‘the land of smiles’ for nothing! The people of Thailand are, for the most part, warm and welcoming towards foreign visitors and will often go out of their way to help you out.

New Zealand If you’re nervous about the safety aspect of travelling solo, New Zealand will certainly put you at ease. Kiwis will tell you their country is one of the safest in the world, but it’s the dazzling landscapes, buzzing towns and cities and friendly people that truly make New Zealand a mecca for solo travel. Popular with backpackers, outdoor enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, the country is one of the best places to meet fellow, like-minded travellers.

Indonesia The setting for one third of Elizabeth Gilbert’s solo travel memoir ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, there’s no denying that Indonesia has a special magic. If a spiritual and artistic awakening is what you seek, Bali’s popular town of Ubud is a good place to start. It’s where Elizabeth Gilbert found love and true peace, and it remains a wonderfully laid-back place for solo travellers to relax, reflect and recharge.

Costa Rica US solo travellers have been heading to Costa Rica for years, and now Europeans are finally catching on. As the world’s greenest, most biodiverse country, it also has a reputation for being one of the happiest countries in the world – and it’s easy to see why. From white-water rafting down rivers to zip-lining through gorgeous rainforests, Costa Rica is packed with outdoor activities to please your adventurous spirit.

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Beer: Vintage Ale If you have a spare £500 then I wouldn’t judge you if you decided to spend it on a Fullers 1997 Vintage Ale. This 1997 beer was the first in Fullers Vintage Ale collection and it was brewed to mature over the years. The huge price increase is due to the age and the rarity of the bottling, but also the fact that each ale is brewed with different hops each year, meaning there is a unique character for each ‘vintage’ of the ale.

Alternatively, with this year’s vintage now available, you can do what I do and stock up for a fraction of the cost (£6 a bottle).

This year’s incarnation (the 26th edition) combines the UK classic hop, Bramling Cross, with a younger variety, Emperor.

Bramling Cross brings dark berry notes and some hints of spice, whilst the Emperor adds a strong citrus character which overlaps well with the hints of citrus from Bramling Cross. At its heart, pale ale and Cara Gold malts combine with a double roasted crystal malt to deliver toffee and raisin sweetness. All complemented with a zesty marmalade character coming from their house yeast.

Like many others, and it’s becoming a bit of a tradition at this time of year, the idea is to buy a couple of the prized bottles, drink one during the festive season and age one. In an ideal

Word on Wine On a recent visit to Spain, I found a grape variety which is normally added to other wines, now being used to create a wine in its own right.

Macabeo is the most planted white wine grape in Northern Spain and is also appearing in other wine-growing regions of Spain. It has now become the 8th most planted white wine grape in France. As it can tolerate hot, dry conditions it is also planted in North Africa.

The grapes produce light, clear, floral wines with low acidity, with good resistance to oxidation. Because of these characteristics it has been used to soften red and rose wines.

Along with Parellada and Xarel-lo wines it is also used to create Cava sparkling wine.

The wine that I have found is the Marques de Calado – Macabeo 2020 – Vino de la Tierra Castilla from Majestic wines. It’s an easy drinking white wine with light floral notes and a light finish, which makes it the perfect partner for light Spanish dishes or just on its own.

Technical Details: Grape: 100% Macabeo Appearance: Clear, almost colourless.

Nose /Aroma: Floral aromas with hints of aromatic herbs of

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scenario the bottle should be kept upright and stored at cellar temperature (11-13 degrees) and if you keep it in the presentation box, then this will avoid any light getting in and the beer suffering from light strike. The benefits of storing beers, if you plan to age them, were evident on a recent beer tasting night, where I had the opportunity to taste a handful of fairly strong barley wines from the 1980s. The beers had been stored on their side at some point and the bottle tops had gone rusty, imparting a very metallic taste into the beer.

It wasn’t the most enjoyable experience and has made me ensure that, if I do plan to keep beer for any length of time, I look after it.

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Recipe Butternut Squash Wreath These colourful puff pastry wreaths are easier to assemble than they look and make a fabulous centrepiece for Christmas Day lunch or dinner. Roll out the pastry trimmings to make ‘stars’ to decorate the tops Makes: 2 (serves 4-6) Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients: • 900g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into small cubes • 2 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 4 unpeeled whole garlic cloves • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 x 375g packs of ready-rolled puff pastry • 100g baby spinach leaves • 85g shelled pistachios • 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced • 100g grated Cheddar cheese • 4 tsp green pesto • 4 tsp cranberry sauce • 1 medium free-range egg, beaten Variations • Use swede or pumpkin instead of squash.

• Add diced brie instead of grated hard cheese.

• Sprinkle the wreaths with sesame seeds before cooking.

Recipe extracted from The Veggie Christmas Cookbook

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Method:

Preheat the oven to 200°C / fan 180°C / gas mark 6. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment.

Place the squash and red onions on 2 other baking trays and drizzle with the olive oil and maple syrup. Tuck the garlic cloves in between, season lightly with salt and pepper and roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and starting to caramelise.

Meanwhile, roll out the pastry sheets, if necessary, until they are about 6mm thick and big enough to cut a large round from. Place each one on a lined baking tray. Using a 27cm flan tin or a dinner plate as a guide, place it on top of each pastry sheet and cut round it to make a large circle. Set aside the pastry trimmings. Next, use a smaller plate to lightly score out an inner circle in the centre of each round. Use a sharp knife to cut through the pastry of the inner circle, first lengthways, then widthways, and again through the quarters to create 8 sections.

Squeeze the garlic out of the skins and stir into the hot roasted squash and onion mixture.

Add the spinach and leave it to wilt slightly and soften. Place spoonfuls of the mixture in a ring around each pastry disc, avoiding the outer edge and the central star. Sprinkle with the pistachios, chilli and grated cheese. Drizzle alternately with pesto and cranberry sauce around the ring on top.

Work your way round each disc, raising the outer edge a little and pulling the point of each cut inner section over the filling towards the pastry edge. Pinch them together with your fingers to seal.

Lightly brush the pastry with beaten egg and, if using, attach some pastry stars with a little more beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until puffed up, crisp and golden brown.

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Derbyshire Walking: Minninglow & Roystone Rocks Distance – 5.8 miles / 9.4 km Ascent – 600 feet / 182 metres Time – 3 hours 30 minutes Grade – Easy/Moderate Author – Lou Johnson Map – Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Start – Grid Ref SK195582, postcode: DE4 2PN (approx. location only) what3words start – distorts.triads.enhances This walk explores the limestone uplands of the Peak District and uses a section the High Peak Trail which follows a disused railway to reach Minninglow. This small hill is topped by a group of trees and features well-preserved neolithic remains including a tomb and barrows. The route continues into a broad valley to pass below Roystone Rocks which can also be explored if time permits. A gradual climb across the plateau leads you back to the High Peak Trail which is followed back to the start.

The Route 1. The start is the Minninglow High Peak Trail car park (grid ref. SK195582) which lies less than a mile south of the B5012 at Pikehall. After parking, walk to the rear of the car park and turn east along the High Peak Trail. Cross Mouldridge Lane and continue along the disused railway. The Trail swings left and then right offering a good view to Minninglow Grange down to your right.

through a gate. Bear half left across the next field to pass a former pump house to reach a track (grid ref. SK200566).

5. Turn right along the track and continue through Roystone Grange Farm. Just past the farm you pass Roystone Rocks on your left. This is open access land and, if time permits, a short walk takes you up to the summit; from here the views are a reward for the extra effort.

6. Just under a kilometre from the farm you reach a junction (grid ref. SK198576). Turn left along Minninglow Lane, initially climbing gently. At the next junction continue ahead onto a track (signed to Biggin). After 700 metres of easy walking the track forks (grid ref. SK185578). Bear right through the metal gate and follow the track uphill.

7. Another kilometre of easy walking leads to a gate and a junction (grid ref. SK176583). Turn right along a clear track and gently descend to reach the High Peak Trail. Turn right and follow the trail to walk through the Gotham Curve where the railway turned sharp left. Continue ahead through Chapel Plantation and across a lane to return to the start.

Walk supplied by Walking Britain (no. 1892). For GPS file or other walks visit www.walkingbritain.co.uk

2. At the point where the trail bends right (grid ref. SK206575) turn left onto a concessionary path (signed to Minninglow). Pass through a gate and head uphill through two fields to a marker post.

Pass through another gate to reach the edge of the group of trees.

3. Walk across the hill in a south-easterly direction passing the neolithic remains. Exit the trees to enter a field. Go half right down the field to reach another marker post. Continue down the next field to reach a track. Cross the track onto a footpath (signed Roystone Grange). Continue under the High Peak Trail and descend the grassy path into a broad valley.

4. Pass between two gate posts and continue with a wall on your left. Cross a stile in the wall and maintain direction along a grassy track to a pass

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Fitness Matters Let’s Get Walking

The majority of us learn how to do this when we are babies: its cheap, easy to do and, no matter how busy our lives are, it can be done anywhere… so, why don’t more people use walking as a way of getting fit?

As I am writing this, I have just packed my rucksack for a couple of days walking with clients and friends. The challenge will be to climb Snowdon in Wales and then Scafell Pike in the Lake District the following day. This will certainly not be easy but what better way to build fitness, spend time with friends and have a laugh (maybe a cry, too!)? This is a goal for a client and, this weekend, we will achieve it.

There is little doubt that walking is easily one of the most overlooked forms of exercise. For starters, a lot of people can do it without much difficulty; it is easy to build around your busy days and you don’t need any specialist equipment or expensive gym membership to get started. It will help you to reach goals, lose weight and, as we all know, being outside helps with your mental wellbeing too. So it’s a win-win all round!

As you begin your new regime, start slowly. If you’re not very active, gradually increase your distance and pace. If you’re already walking then set yourself monthly challenges such as tackling Mam Tor in Derbyshire, or use the walks that are printed in each issue of this magazine.

A brisk walk is around three miles an hour, so build up to this.

You can download loads of trackers, or use devices to help you monitor distance and pace. Keep a fitness diary and then you will be able to see improvements. The Government recommends 10,000 steps a day which equates to around 5-6 miles. Remember to always carry water and maybe a snack – it’s better to have something in case, than need them and not have them with you!

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Motoring Electric Vans There’s more choice than ever when it comes to battery-powered vans – these are the ones we recommend you check out!

The electric van segment has really grown in recent years. Even during 2022 we’ve seen various new battery-powered vans arrive on the scene, bringing zero-emissions running alongside ever-growing ranges.

With more choice than ever, which ones should you be taking a look at? Here, we’re going to go through some of the top new additions to the electric van segment.

Volkswagen ID Buzz One of the newest electric vans on the scene, the Volkswagen ID Buzz takes inspiration from the original ‘bus’ and brings it thoroughly into the modern age. It sits on the same MEB platform that underpins many of Volkswagen Group’s electric vehicles, which means that it’s able to deliver a more car-like driving experience than you expect.

Though there’s no seven-seater option for now, the ID Buzz’s layout presents loads of space for its passengers.

Ford E-Transit Custom Despite having held back for a number of years, Ford has now fully committed to the electric van segment.

With a range of 236 miles, the E-Transit Custom is an electric range of the firm’s ever-popular Transit, but features a number of innovations and tweaks.

For instance, it features a clever flip-up steering wheel that can double as a table or laptop holder.

Nissan Townstar Nissan’s latest compact van – the Townstar – brings a range of 183 miles from its 45kWh battery, while DC rapid charging means that a zero to 80 per cent charge

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can be conducted in as little as 45 minutes.

But it’s still extremely spacious with a large load area and a rugged yet comfortable cabin.

Vauxhall Movano-e The big Movano-e is a large van from Vauxhall that brings a really big load area for even the trickiest of jobs. Thanks to a recent upgrade, it’s able to offer more range than before too, and it can now travel for up to 154 miles between charges.

It can also be charged to 80 per cent capacity in an hour using a 50kWh charger while offering a 1,100kg payload and a load volume of 15 cubic metres.

Peugeot e-Boxer Another large van, the e-Boxer is a great option from Peugeot if space is what you’re after. It’ll do 154 miles on a charge, while there’s the option to have a window van if the full panel layout isn’t what you’re after.

Clever packing of the e-Boxer’s powertrain means that it’s no less spacious than the regular version, too.

Fiat E-Doblo On the more compact end of the van spectrum sits the Fiat E-Doblo. It’s one of the newest additions to the electric van segment and brings a range of up to 175 miles courtesy of a 50kWh battery.

There’s also the option to have a ‘Magic Plug’ installed as an option on the E-Doblo, which allows the driver to use the car’s battery to power external devices.

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Best Grip Tyres With increasing motoring costs, now more than ever you need reliable, affordable and trustworthy suppliers to help you keep your car safe and running efficiently, without breaking the bank … which is why you need Best Grip Tyres!

Owner Dylan Sutton explains that the family-run business is all about “Local people helping local people! We’re not here to ‘up-sell’ and no-one works to targets or gets commission. We’re not like that. Our ethos is simple – we’re focused on good customer service and doing right by people.”

Manager Allan joined the Best Grip team in spring 2022 and brings 25 years’ experience in the tyre industry. He ran his own company in Sutton in Ashfield and has managed other workshops before coming to Best Grip, where their genuine approach perfectly fits his own ethics. “Customer service is our top priority, and that’s exactly how it should be! We provide a convenient service – there’s no need to book, just call us to check we’ve got your tyres in, then pop in and we’ll fit them while you wait. Anything we haven’t got in stock we can usually get on the same day.”

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Homes & Gardens

Quirky Britain

Gurning: Not Just a Pretty Face?

Surrounded by fields and overlooked by a historic twelfth century castle, Egremont is a quiet Cumberland market town on the edge of the picturesque Lake District. Very little disturbs the calm of this peaceful place until the Crab Fair comes to town.

Toothless benefits The Crab Fair is, of course, the home of the famous World Gurning Championships.

‘Gurning’ is an ancient practice involving extreme facial contortions. Here you’ll see contestants with faces screwed into hideous (although some may say hilarious) shapes: eyes rolling, noses almost obscured by jutting lower lips, eyebrows raised or knitted together in a frown.

The effect is startling, particularly if the rubber-faced contestant has few teeth to get in the way of his or her particular ‘gurn’ (one champion, Peter Jackman, went as far as having his back teeth removed, so he could manipulate his lower jaw more easily).

There are few rules, but as Callum Scott, Chairman of the World Gurning Championships, recently told the Sports Gazette website, the basic aim is to demonstrate facial dexterity.

“It is not simply about making the most grotesque face possible,” he says. “It is about making the biggest transformation in your face.”

To add to the effect, gurners often frame their faces with a traditional leather horse collar known as a ‘braffin’, which is worn around the neck.

Gurning back the years The Egremont Crab Fair has nothing to do with seafood, as the name might suggest. The fair grew out of a custom started in medieval times by local nobleman Lord Egremont, who distributed crab apples to the townsfolk. The tradition continues to this day, when crowds line

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the town’s Main Street to catch apples thrown from a cart.

While the history of the fair can be traced back to King Henry III (1207-1272), who granted it a Royal Charter, no one is sure when gurning first began, although back in 1852 it was described by one local newspaper as an ‘ancient tradition’.

The word ‘gurn’ means to snarl or grimace and the term is said to have developed from the old English word girnen (also related to the word ‘grin’). There are some odd stories about the possible origins of gurning: one theory goes that gurning is an exaggeration of the face someone might pull when eating a bitter crab apple, but it’s also possible that its origins date back to the pre-Christian belief that a terrifying face could be used to scare evil spirits. The tradition of using grotesque faces as a protection from evil can be traced back to ancient civilisations such as the Etruscans, the Egyptians and the pre-Columbian peoples of South America, and it’s also why gargoyles and grotesques – ugly faces carved in stone – were used to protect medieval churches.

Maybe gurning was originally developed to protect people from invaders or imagined supernatural threats? We’ll never know, but if you enjoy events where people enter into bizarre and often quite baffling competitive activities with good humour and great community spirit, a trip to Egremont’s Crab Fair is guaranteed to leave you grinning from ear to ear.

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Gardening Don’t Forget the Garden We know that December is an exceedingly busy month for those who are lucky enough to have family and friends. There is food to prepare, gifts to buy and wrap, homes to decorate and cards to write.

But your garden still needs love too!

A rewarding and warming task at this time is to add compost on beds to form a mulch, provided the soil is not frozen. Ensure the soil is damp and this will help to keep roots warm and lock in a little moisture ready for potential drought in the future.

It will transform the look of your beds and make you feel good too.

Winter pruning It’s also a perfect time to prune woody species such as acers, figs, vines and deciduous shrubs, before the sap starts rising. Pruning is carried out in order to remove dead, damaged or diseased parts and to control the growth of something that might be a little too large for the space it occupies. It is also the best way to define the shape of a plant, and at the right time of year pruning will help to create flowering and fruiting branches for the next season.

Not everything should be pruned at the same time, however. Plum trees and other prunus species, for example, should never be pruned during winter because it increases the risk of silver leaf disease.

Spring flowering shrubs should be pruned in late June or early summer just after flowering – otherwise, their

flowering shoots will be removed. Many plants will benefit from being pruned around August when their growth has slowed, but evergreen shrubs tend to grow best when they are pruned in spring, just at the beginning of the growing season.

In the past, a fresh cut on a tree or shrub would be sealed using pruning paint. We now know that pruning at the correct time of year allows a cut to heal naturally and this is preferable.

A great symbol of Christmas One of the many symbols of the season that we all love is the fresh Christmas tree – it is never adequately replaced with plastic. The Norway spruce was once the traditional British choice but, because it has a tendency to drop its needles, it has been nudged down the popularity chart by ‘non-drop’ varieties.

The blue spruce, as it is known, generally holds onto its spiny needles until the end of festivities and beyond.

The Douglas fir is also a good choice because it also holds its needles well, although it can be rather expensive. Undoubtedly, the bestselling tree of the ‘non-drop’ variety is the Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana). This fast-grower can reach heights of up to 30m in the wild, so it’s perhaps best not to plant it outside the kitchen door once it has done its duty indoors. Of course, there is no point in planting a tree that has been cut from its rootstock.

But container-grown or trees freshly dug from the field can often transplant rather splendidly. Bear this in mind when you are making your choice.

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Property Matters We thought it was time to showcase another of Pilkington Architecture’s recently completed projects.

In 2020, one of our long-standing clients, Bennett Construction, bought a plot of land on Crich Common with detailed planning approval. We were commissioned to amend the design externally to provide a little more ‘kerb appeal’ and redesign the internal layout.

Following negotiations with the Planning Officer we managed to secure a revised planning consent a few months later. We then discharged the remaining planning conditions and prepared a set of detailed working drawings from which the dwelling was built.

Starting a construction project such as this during the various lockdown periods has not been easy for any local builders – particularly if they wish to provide the high level of specification associated with a dwelling of this type.

However, it’s now complete and we think the results are fantastic.

The property is constructed in Birchover stone with small areas of high quality facing brick which really complement the black ash uPVC windows and doors.

The full height glazed entrance hall provides an immediate wow factor when entering the dwelling. The hall offers

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access to a large open plan kitchen dining area with roof lantern above, spacious living room, separate dining room, and a good-sized utility room.

The wow factor continues with an impressive first floor galleried landing leading to four double bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom.

To comply with the ever changing Building Regulations the contractor installed a concrete first floor so both floor levels have underfloor heating and the energy is efficiently provided via an air source heat pump.

During the project Bennett Construction were able to work alongside a well-established Building Control company who carried out the role of building inspector and a Chartered Architect who is providing a warranty for the dwelling.

At the time of writing the property is still on the market so, if you are interested, visit www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/126378938.

If Pilkington Architecture can help you with a project similar to this please don’t hesitate to contact us on 07768 523901 or email jon@pilkington-architecture.co.uk.

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Homes & Gardens

Short Story: A Tangled Web “Have you heard from your dad?” Melanie turned the volume up on the television. A neighbourhood dog was yapping and she could barely hear the match commentary. “He promised he’d be done by now.”

Aunty Val up the road had asked Melanie to trim her conifers while she was away. The trees were veiled in cobwebs, and blocked out Val’s light. Melanie had agreed, then struck a deal with Darryl whereby he tackled the trees while she cooked egg and chips for them to enjoy while they watched the match together.

“Tree trimming’s more your sort of thing,” she’d told him, not mentioning the cobwebs on account of Darryl’s terror of anything creepy-crawly.

The egg and chips were now getting cold, kick-off was twenty minutes ago and there was no sign of Darryl.

“Are you taping it for him?” Alice asked.

“No, I’m not.” Melanie folded her arms indignantly. “And you might as well eat his chips. No point wasting them.”

They walked up the road towards Val’s house. The conifers had taken a severe pruning. Three naked trunks stood where once there had been a thick bush of dark foliage, and Melanie could see the trimmed branches in a heap around them.

“Typical! He’s only half done the job,” she declared. “He’s not tidied up.”

Within the branches she could hear the dog whining.

“Is it trapped under there?” Alice began to run. “Mum, it’s not a dog at all,” she called out, pulling the branches aside.

“Thank goodness.” Melanie caught her breath. “What is it then?”

“It’s Dad.”

Melanie was rightly cross. It was their one afternoon off together and Darryl had gone absent without leave. She glanced at the clock and tutted. The dog up the street whined and she had a good mind to complain to the council about it.

There, within the thicket, with tears rolling down his cheeks, was Darryl.

“Is that you, Mel?” he croaked.

“Do you know what I think, Alice?” Melanie said finally. “I reckon Aunty Val’s left him a few quid for his trouble so he’s watching the match at the Nag’s Head and forgotten all about me.”

“What are you doing in there?”

“Typical!” Alice mumbled with her mouth full of chips.

The game turned into a memorable match. After being two goals down at half-time, the home team scored three goals in the last ten minutes. Melanie was on the edge of her seat.

“Are you hurt?” Melanie avoided his question.

“I’m stuck,” Darryl replied feebly. “Didn’t you hear me? I’ve been calling for ages.”

“Just my pride,” he said. “You’ve taped the match, right?”

Alice gave Melanie a meaningful look.

“Bet your Dad will be celebrating with another pint.”

Melanie switched off the television. The dog up the road was still whining. “I’m going to have to see about that poor animal.”

“I’m coming with you.” Alice stood up.

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“Why didn’t you just climb out?”

“I daren’t,” Darryl whined. “Too many spiders.”

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Homes & Gardens

Book Reviews Books to Give and Receive Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead looks set to cement Barbara Kingsolver’s reputation as one of the best authors of our time. In this modern-day reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, the ‘Demon’ of the title is born to a single, drug-addicted mother in poverty-stricken Virginia. At every turn, the odds are stacked against him, from the broken care system to the lack of job opportunities and his own sense of worth. Raw, angry, starkly beautiful, this book is an absolute masterpiece.

Good Comfort Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall

Healthy recipes tend to focus on what to leave out – whether the focus is on cutting carbs, ditching meat or reducing fat. With Good Comfort, the focus is on what to add to make a meal or snack more nutritious (and more delicious). Think lamb tagine with apricots and chickpeas, pork ribs with fennel slaw, and hot chocolate with raw cacao powder, oat milk, brown sugar and cardamom pods.

The Paper Palace Miranda Cowley Heller

Not a new one this, but if you haven’t read it yet, The Paper Palace is definitely worth adding to your wish list. An unexpected passionate liaison with a childhood friend sees Elle looking back over her life and the decisions she made along the way. Tragedy, romance and family dynamics all combine to make this a cracking story. Perfect for curling up with on Boxing Day.

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Woman of Light Kali Fajardo-Anstine

In 1930s Denver, Luz and her brother Diego are battling poverty in a city that needs but doesn’t want them. The pair are expected to keep their heads down and comply, while the Ku Klux Klan has free reign to march against them. When Diego is forced to flee the city, Luz’s visions recall the family history that brought them to Denver. Rich, evocative, with characters that leap out of the page, Woman of Light is a short but highly satisfying read.

The Big Christmas Bake Fiona Barker and Pippa Curnick

This sweet little children’s book takes inspiration from the Twelve Days of Christmas song. On each day, animals (from the traditional partridge to dancing hippos) bring one ingredient to make a very special cake. Colourful illustrations and amusing rhymes mean this book could well turn into a new Christmas favourite. Plus, there’s a recipe at the end so families can make their own twelfth night cake.

Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II Robert Hardman

Published before her death, Queen of Our Times provides a fascinating insight into our longest-reigning monarch.

Incredibly detailed and impeccably researched, this book is a must for biography fans, history lovers and royalists alike. You’ll read insights from people who knew the Queen well, including former world leaders, and be treated to a range of black and white and colour photographs from throughout the Queen’s life.

By Kate Duggan

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Children & Education

Parenting: A Calmer Christmas The season of goodwill can sometimes feel more like the season of discontent. If you’re hoping to avoid the tantrums, sugar crashes and slamming doors this year (or some of them at least), keep reading…

Family time

It can be incredibly difficult to fit everything in around Christmas. Kids often seem to demand the most of you when you have the least to give. If you’re time-poor, think quality over quantity. Half an hour spent on a family activity now might well avoid a lengthy melt-down later on.

Arts and crafts with the kids can be fun, but you might want to leave the messier aspects until after the Christmas entertaining is over (unless you really enjoy cleaning out paint pots, scrubbing slime out of the carpet and hoovering up glitter before guests arrive!). Paper craft is a good alternative.

Paper snowflakes are cheap, easy and not too time-consuming. Cut them out at the table so you can sweep most of the scraps straight into the recycling bin. Paper chains are even easier. Or, pick up a paper craft book. Christmas Paper Play

by Lydia Crook (RRP £9.99) is packed with things to cut out and make, including decorations, mini crackers and games.

Jigsaw puzzles can be a good way to unwind and de-stress. If your children are older and you have the space, buy a Christmas-themed 1,000 piece puzzle and leave it out so family members can do a few pieces of it when they need some quiet time.

Charity gifts

If Christmas is starting to feel a bit too commercial, how about choosing charitable gifts? Wild animal adoptions tend to prove popular with kids and adults alike. You can adopt King the lion from Born Free for just £3 a month. The adoption pack includes King’s story (he was rescued from a Parisian apartment), a glossy photo, cuddly toy, personalised certificate and window sticker.

www.bornfree.org.uk You’ll also be sent Born Free’s biannual magazine.

Other animals to adopt include elephants, polar bears and monkeys. See www.bornfree.org.uk/ adopt.

Or why not do a good deed as a family, for someone closer to home? You could make a meal together for an elderly neighbour, take a busy friend’s dog for a walk, donate food to a food bank or a gift to a homeless shelter.

Setting limits

It’s easy to let the usual rules slip at Christmas.

While it’s good to have some flexibility, you might want to set some boundaries. Try to agree rules as a family for the Christmas holidays, whether it’s no screen-time after 5pm, no more than two sweet treats a day, or a set bedtime.

Agreeing a few chores for the kids to do can help to keep them occupied and you from getting too frazzled. Even young children can make a bed, feed the pets or swish a duster around.

Forget perfect

Above all, try to accept that perfection is impossible. There will be sulks, fallings-out, spills and arguments. When you look back at this Christmas, you won’t remember whether the sprouts were perfectly cooked or your child wrote their thank you cards, but you might remember the time you spent doing a jigsaw together or hunting the Gruffalo through the woods.

By Kate Duggan

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Children & Education

Belper School As we look forward to seeing what 2023 has to offer, students at Belper School have been looking forward to a ‘Christmas without Covid’ (or, at least, Covid restrictions) for the first time in two years.

How would you describe Christmas? Has it been different over the past 2 years? Here’s what some of our year 7 students said they were most looking forward to this year: “I can’t wait to go on holiday for Christmas this year!

We were supposed to go 2 years ago but it’s been cancelled twice now – 3rd time lucky!”

“I’m most looking forward to giving my grandparents a huge cuddle! It just wasn’t the same last year without Christmas cuddles!”

“I just can’t wait for the big Christmas dinner! And being with my family to watch me eat it all!”

“I can’t wait for a guilt-free Christmas! Including the amount of chocolate I’m going to have!”

Alongside this, year 11 students have been busy revising for their mock exams. Here’s a creative piece that Nicolas wrote about the transitional time of the seasons of autumn and winter: Meandering streams of raw, bitter wind sharply swerved and dodged around rolling hills, relentlessly forewarned in a frenzy of a million whispers of a journey’s end. As it marched ominously onwards, it whipped up a graveyard of bronze leaves forged in the wrath of the radiating sun, which glowed with a new ferocity of crusted, deep amber jewels.

Perpetual patterns coerced harmoniously; they danced and twirled in and out of the whispers of colossal trees in the crisp air.

Starting to lose their veil, the dainty, skeletal branches begin to peep their head through the cracks and crevices to the sight of aimlessly

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drifting clouds; to see the sinking sun over yonder supplying the last pulses of majestic hues, illuminating the now vibrant canvases of a watery sunset. With the dwindling sun rose a new, bitter dictator with a lacklustre majesty already putting its unforgiving grasp on a now desolate wasteland. As the last glint of sun alighted at death’s door, only the glitches of what used to be gave a remote yellow glow.

The shallow valley had fallen under a paralysed spell with only the relentless winds that now whipped the bare bones of the barren, desolate wasteland.

An otherworldly atomic blaze blasted a great gasping cavern through the stagnated void of staring visages of a frozen past. Slumped dominantly in a veil of paralysis, where lustrous gleaming lagoons filled with small pockets of oasis, remained a lifeless, deathly stillness. Where majestic, untapped wildlife remained, bundles of burrows all marooned inland patiently, anticipating the right moment to stir once again. Time will tell if they will awaken from their deep slumber... the air bares only the coldness of quiet reflections in its daze. A scarce difference to a time before which spoke relentlessly, but now acted as if it had been betrayed by the unforgiving overload that grasped the barren wasteland and turned it into its dwelling.

By Nicolas, Year 11 pupil at Belper School

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Hidden in our Christmas bauble are 12 ordinary words of three, four, five or six letters. How many of them can you find?

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Children & Education

The Diary of a Local Mum What’s Your Style?

I’ve heard a few parenting buzzwords floating about over the years, referring to ‘styles’ of parenting, such as ‘helicopter’, ‘lawnmower’ and ‘tiger’. I had no real idea what these meant and (probably a little late in the day given that my two are now both teens) I realised that I’ve never really given much thought to having a particular style of parenting before… I’ve just sort of got on with things.

I do remember reading an advice book when my eldest was a baby but it got me so confused and stressed that I hid the book on top of the bookcase where I couldn’t reach it! To date, that’s pretty much the sum total of my research into parenting.

I generally take a ‘fly by the seat of your pants’ approach, or ‘close your eyes and hope for the best’ but, better late than never (story of my life…) I thought maybe it was high time I did some research into these parenting styles, if only to see what I could claim, in retrospect, to have been doing all along.

Firstly, upon googling ‘parenting styles’ it appeared there were ‘new’ and ‘old’ parenting styles. Fair enough, I thought. I mean, things have changed A LOT since the days of ‘children should be seen and not heard’. We live in a very child-centric world nowadays and most parents will admit to putting their children’s wishes and needs before their own most of the time (and we’re certainly not allowed to send them up chimneys anymore). So, having concluded that, yes, things have changed, I began to read up on some of the ‘new’ styles: Helicopter: where a parent ‘hovers’ over their kids, making sure everything’s ok and swooping down to sweep up any problems. Akin to some kind of coastguard, I concluded.

Tiger: A strict, tough-love approach which prioritises academic and athletic achievement.

Tigers are of the opinion that, by setting the bar high, children will respond to challenges. Often combined with micromanagement to ensure these high expectations are met.

Lawnmower: ‘Mows down’ a path for their kids by removing all obstacles in the way, avoiding challenge or discomfort. These parents often do things on their kids’ behalf.

Elephant: In contrast to tigers, elephant parents value emotional security and connection, taking a calm, laid-back approach valuing encouragement over achievement.

Dolphin: Apparently, dolphin parents seek collaboration, flexibility and balance in their parenting style. They prioritise POD – play, others and downtime. And swimming, too, I assume?

Free-range: These parents believe freedom promotes independence and self-assurance. They let their children explore their environment and do things alone often at a younger age than others might.

Well, it’s safe to say I couldn’t reach any kind of conclusion! It appears I may have a zoological approach to parenting … perhaps with some vehicles thrown in for good measure! I couldn’t fit neatly into any box and nor would I wish to. What really struck me in my research was the constant implied (or often overtly stated) criticism in the various descriptions I read of each ‘style’. Tiger = too pushy; Helicopter = stifling/controlling; Lawnmower = over protective; Free-range = neglectful … and so it goes on. There was not a single parenting ‘style’ that seemed to be viewed in a positive light by any of the authors of articles I read. It seems parents really can’t do right for doing wrong!

I happily concluded that I was absolutely right to leave that book gathering dust on top of the bookcase (I wonder if it’s still there?) as even the ‘experts’ can’t agree on how best to do it. So, I’ll continue to blunder through this parenting lark in a mix-and-match fashion, guided by my kids in a ‘blind leading the blind’ approach. Maybe we’ll even throw in a trip to the zoo for good measure. Who knows, we might learn something! Penguin parenting, anyone? Or the giant tortoise approach, perhaps?

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Local History Something from Strutts: Memorabilia

Since the Strutts School ceased to operate as an educational building it has gradually been repurposed into a successful and thriving Community Centre. The responsibility for this beautiful and iconic Belper building was taken on by a group of Trustees who still oversee the upkeep and development of this local resource.

However, it is important that the heritage of the school years is not lost and since its closure volunteers have been collecting and sorting memorabilia from the Grammar School, The Middle School and the Primary School, all of which make up the extraordinary history of Strutts. It started when the old building was first cleared by volunteers who filled a glass jar with pencils, rulers, milk bottles, crayons and other school necessities which were retrieved from dusty corners…

musician and second Headteacher, Mr Ducker, alongside portraits of all the Grammar School Headteachers. On one of the shelves is a set of brass scales from an early Science Department and on another a collection of the grammar school magazine issues, called The Scroll – a reference to the school badge, which depicts a hand holding a scroll and the words Propositi Tenax, which translates as ‘Firm of Purpose’. On one of the windowsills is a particularly interesting donation from a former member of the school staff – a vintage brass telescope contained in a lovely oak box.

Since making an appeal to the public we have acquired exercise books, report books, items of uniform and badges such as those worn by prefects or those depicting sporting excellence. We were also pleased to accept theatre and film memorabilia from the brother of former pupil and well known actor, Alan Bates.

Also among the diverse collection are some historic school log books, a handwritten timetable from the early years of the school and many photographs commemorating significant educational, artistic and sporting events, which are further immortalised through the various silver trophies on display on the library shelves.

The library is also the location of a collection of musical scores donated by the family of the skilled

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It could be that you are a former student of the school or have some connection to it. If so, it is possible that you are in possession of something that could be of interest to future visitors to the Community Centre, such as photographs, exercise books, newspaper articles or anything else school-related. If so, and if you would like to donate them, come and speak to someone in the centre. You can be sure that we will preserve them carefully for the future!

Photograph above shows items that have been gifted to the Strutts Society.

By Joan Hardy Strutts Society Committee www.strutts.org.uk

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these crimes, to ensure that the people who choose to put lives at risk are held accountable for their actions.

Keeping Communities Safe

“We’ll be putting out an increased number of patrol vehicles, heading to local drinking hotspots and pulling over more people who we suspect are driving whilst under the influence.”

Throughout the winter months, Derbyshire Constabulary will be focusing on tackling those who take to the roads whilst under the influence of drink and drugs, to continue our work in keeping local communities safe.

In Amber Valley alone, in the last three years we have recorded 46 collisions where one or more drivers were impaired with alcohol or drugs. From these collisions, 60 people were injured and two people were sadly killed.

Focusing on drug driving specifically in the same area and timeframe, we’ve seen 87 positive roadside tests; with 56 being positive for cannabis, 18 positive for cocaine and 13 positive for both drugs.

Roads Policing Inspector Greg Hunt has said, “The impact drink and drug driving has on our communities is larger than people often realise. Every year we work hard to campaign and spread awareness around the real dangers of driving whilst under the influence. Yet year on year, we’re still dealing with the consequences of these people’s actions.

“That is why, this Christmas, our roads team is focusing on

This winter our message is simple: do not consider driving if you have been drinking or have taken drugs, as you’ll not only be putting your own life at risk, but also the lives of others.

You can help us keep your community safe by reporting drink driving. If you witness someone drink driving, and the crime is happening there and then, please call us on 999. To report a non-emergency incident of drink driving, such as information on someone you may know who regularly gets behind the wheel after drinking, please contact us via any of the below methods: • Facebook –private message to @DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message via @DerPolContact • Website – www.derbyshire.police.uk • Phone – call 101 You can also report anonymously to CrimeStoppers through their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

Community Diary December 2022 / January 2023 December:

2nd: Christmas Shopping Event and Tree Festival at St John the Baptist Church and Church Hall, 2 - 7pm. Stalls from local traders and groups: gifts, food, cakes, jewellery etc. Raffle, games, face painting, arts and crafts. Refreshments available, free admission, all welcome.

3rd: Recycled Style Market at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Pre-loved fashion. All welcome – bargains – free entry. Enquiries: shenasrecycledstyle@gmail.com. FB: shenasrecycledstyle; IG: recycled_style_market 3rd: Ship of Fools Stand-up Comedy @ No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30 for 8pm. BYO drinks. Entry £9. Booking online only: www.wegottickets.com. Info: shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk.

6th: The Arts Society Derby lecture “A Right Royal Christmas: How our Royal families have celebrated Christmas through the ages.”

Landau Forte College, Derby, 7pm. Guests welcome £6 (free parking onsite). More info: theartssocietyderby.com 7th: Belper Historical Society: ‘Tales from The George and Dragon’ by Jonathan Dwerryhouse. 7:30pm, Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road.

Members free, visitors £5 10th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Ex Blackpool Tower organist Nicholas Martin (B.E.M). 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £6 members, £8 visitors. Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 11th: Willow Workshop: Pheasant making. 11-4pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Beginners, intermediate, experienced. £65 per person, materials included. Booking via www.emma-parkins.co.uk or enquiries@emmaparkins.co.uk.

16th: Derby Concert Band’s Christmas Concert with special guests Derventio Choir, at Derby Cathedral 7.30pm. Festive treats, seasonal favourites and carols to sing along to. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/derby-concert-band. More info: www.derbyconcertband.co.uk.

23rd: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm Christmas Special at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. OR new all day ‘Warm Welcome’ 9am – 5pm: read, work, sit, chat, play board games – free Wifi and refreshments. All welcome.

Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.

January:

4th: Belper Historical Society Talk, 7.30pm at Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road. (Topic TBA – see belperhistoricalsociety.co.uk for info).

Members free, visitors £5.

10th: The Arts Society Derby lecture “Prague -’The City of the Winter Queen.” Landau Forte College, Derby, 7pm. Guests welcome £6 (free parking onsite). More info: theartssocietyderby.com 12th: Language Soirée 7-9pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Conversation in a different language at each table. All welcome from native speakers to students and complete beginners. All languages welcome. £6 on the door (no booking req’d). BYO drinks & language-themed nibbles.

14th: Derby German Group’s ‘Kaffe und Kunchen’ 3pm at Carnero Lounge, 10 St Peter’s Street, Derby DE1 1SH. New members welcome.

Basic understanding of German helpful. Info: derbygermangroup.wordpress.com, email: derbygermangroup@gmail.com Please check events with the venue/organiser as the publisher accepts no responsibility if events are changed/cancelled following publication. If you have a one-off event or special excursion for February / March 2023 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Tuesday 20th December 2022.

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Friendship Blooms Show your appreciation for a fellow member of the community; it may be a friend, a family member or maybe someone you’ve come into contact with who provides a wonderful service Beverley Kennedy or who works hard to make a difference. Let All Things Local surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

All Things Local has joined forces with Beverley Kennedy (pictured) from Floraline, Gregory’s Way in Belper, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

The recipients of this issue’s bouquet are David Denton and his wife Eva, of Belper. David and Eva were nominated on behalf of the local running community: “David and Eva put a huge amount of time and effort into organising numerous running events in and around the Belper area, from fell races to road races and relays, which are enjoyed by many. They are always welcoming and encouraging to participants of all ages and abilities. Through their events they raise a lot of money for charities including the Stroke Association and families and communities in Kerala, southern India, where they have recently funded a new school. These flowers would be a token of appreciation on behalf of everyone who enjoys their races and benefits from their kindness and support. Thank you!” Written on behalf of the local running community Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet.

All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating. Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/working at the same address… and remember – flowers don’t just have to be for women!

The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work in the distribution area of All Things Local, Belper Edition (listed on front cover). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail your nomination to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

David Denton with his Friendship Blooms bouquet.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Tuesday 20th December 2022.

All nominations are kept on file and you will be contacted if your nomination has been selected. Contact information is only used

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Index Accommodation: Shining Cliff Hostel Aerials: AMC Aerials Aerials: Satellite Aerial Services Airport Transfers: Holbrook Travel Animal Welfare: The Cat’s Protection League Architect: Pilkington Architecture

22 55 44 14 15 60

Bathrooms: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms Bathrooms: Best One Bathrooms Bathrooms: Browns Bathrooms: Paul M Longden Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings Blinds: UK Blinds Blinds, Curtains & Shutters: Hillarys Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Products: Browns Building Work: 3Sixty Property Solutions Building Work: Hilltop Builders Building Work: JJN Building Work: Little Job Building Co Building Work: Simon Owen Response Building Work: TDB Builders

51 61 40 36 54 57 2 40 36 44 35 50 43 50

Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Key Replacement: Belper Car Keys Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: 20Ten Garage Services Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Carpets & Flooring: Brian Gration Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson Carpets & Flooring: Spondon Carpets Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt & Sons Cash for Jewellery, Watches etc Cleaning/Sanitising: Molly Maid Cleaning/Sanitising: Time For You Computer Support: PC Support

32 31 31 14 33 32 63 53 37 7 17 12 15 14

Dentures: Beautiful Dentures

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Education: Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Electrical Goods Retailer: Lester & Nix Electrician: A Hallam Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: Devenport Electrical Electrician: JB Electrical & Security Systems Electrician: McPherson-Davis Electrician: Midlec Electrician: TME Electrical

69 13 56 56 43 57 39 32 63

Fencing: ColourFence Financial Advice: Belper IFS Florist: Floraline Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels Funeral Director: Thomas Ryde & Son

48 10 76 40 73

Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garden Design: Clare Bufton Gardens Garden Heating & Furniture: Robeys Garden Living: Cabin Master Garden Services: Elements Solutions Gifts: Hurst Chemist Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO

54 47 59 3 49 13 39

Hearing Specialist: Audiyo Hearing Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool Hotel: Horsley Lodge

1 6 25

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Hotel: The Kedleston Country House Hotel: Morley Hayes

21 21

Joinery: L Tansley

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Kitchens: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms Kitchens: Dream Doors Kitchens: Holtams Kitchens: Paul M Longden

51 55 45 36

Landscaping: Mount Pleasant Landscaping Log Supplies: Robeys

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Painting & Decorating: John the Painter Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson Pest Control: MW Pest Control Pharmacy: Hurst Chemist Plastering: Claxton Plastering Plastering: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance Plastering: McPherson-Davis Plastering: S Beresford Plumbing & Heating: Belper Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: CB Plumbing & Heating: Dervale Maintenance Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating: MDA Plumbing & Heating: Richard Fearn Plumbing & Heating: Woodward Properties Wanted for Cash: Ethical Property Partners Property Maintenance: 3Sixty Property Solutions Property Maintenance: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance Property Maintenance: Simon Owen Response Public House: The Sitwell Arms

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Reflexology: Reflexology with Vicky Restaurant: Horsley Lodge Restaurant: The Kedleston Country House Restaurant: Mezzo Restaurant, Function Room: Morley Hayes Restaurant, Function Room: The Sitwell Arms

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Security: Prestige Solicitors: Ellis Fermor & Negus Solicitors: Shacklocks Solicitors: Smith Partnership

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Taxi: Holbrook Travel Tree Care: ArborEx Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Greg Long Tree & Garden Services: Pennine Tyres: Best Grip Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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Yoga: Tabitha Yoga

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