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CONGRATULATIONS Jacqui Weir from Milford who has won a bottle of Champagne.

Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win Breakfast for Two People at The Gallery in Duffield 6 Champagne Sudoku 42 Children’s Puzzles 70 Friendship Blooms – FREE FLOWERS! 77 Business & Professional 2 Lifestyle

11 Food, Drink, Entertainment 20 Health, Beauty, Fitness 24 Motors 29 Home & Garden 34 Children & Education 67 Community 72

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WELCOME LETTER

Hello readers

Welcome to the February/March issue of All Things Local! We hope you’re enjoying 2023 so far. There’s no doubt that this year is likely to be another challenging one but, with everything that’s been thrown at us over the past few years, we’ve definitely grown stronger and more resilient. Whatever 2023 has in store, good or bad, we can weather it together!

As a local community we’ve shown tremendous strength and been there for each other throughout tough times and we’ll continue to do so. Our Friendship Blooms presentations are testament to this – we love to be able to say ‘thank you’ to those special people who really go above and beyond for others, selflessly putting other people’s needs first and helping when it’s most needed.

Read about this issue’s deserving nominee on page 77 and, if you know someone who thoroughly deserves a floral ‘thank you’, why not send in a nomination? Our bouquets are kindly supplied by Floraline Florist of Belper and I’m sure you’ll agree that they’re absolutely stunning!

Of course, it’s not just flowers that we’re offering – you can win the usual bottle of Champagne with our Champagne Sudoku on page 42 and, if you turn to page 6, you could win a breakfast for 2 courtesy of the newly opened ‘The Gallery’ in Duffield by entering our Prize Crossword competition. Thank you to The Gallery for gifting this wonderful prize!

Now that the flurry of activity that surrounds Christmas and the New Year has died down, it’s a good time to make new plans – if that includes doing some work on your house or garden there are plenty of local trades people within our ‘Homes and Gardens’ pages that would be happy to help you with home improvements.

Or, if it’s your car that’s in need of some TLC, our ‘Motoring’ section features garages, tyre suppliers and bodywork experts who’ll help to keep your car in tip-top shape – whatever’s wrong with your vehicle there’s someone who can diagnose and fix it!

Don’t forget Valentine’s Day on 14th February and Mothering Sunday on 19th March – take a look in our

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Of course, as well as the competitions and useful local businesses, you can also enjoy all of our articles, many of which are penned by talented local residents. We really hope that this February/March issue brings some joy to the cold winter days and we’ll be back in the spring with our April/May issue when hopefully we’ll be enjoying a little sunshine and warmth. Remember to put your clocks forward an hour on Sunday 26th March … a sure sign that spring’s on its way!

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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

Legal Matters: Matters: Legal Breakdown of a Marriage Trusts

In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey Cassandra Worton, Partner with Shacklocks (pictured) invites us to think about LLP and a member of the Society of Trust and making a decision that will benefit Estate Practitioners, explains some of the generations.

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Benjamin Edwards given to how the assets of the union are to remembered when they are gone.

European countries.

So what are they, andare so of Shacklocks LLP explains why they be divided.

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person transfers property or assets into the name away, particularly if their family are (LPA): Decisions and Health and Care of theirFinancial chosen Trustees, forthe the Trustees to hold Indeed the pensions canfor be valuable adequately provided or for ifmost they have noasset Decisions.

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These allis types of Trust.

Benjamin Edwards a Solicitor with LLP, helping you to understand theShacklocks true worth speciality in preparing arrangements of this Solicitors and Investment Advisors, and is one of their of pensions and to help you receive a fair kind and also of acting as professional Shacklocks LLP have been dealing with Trusts team of experienced lawyers working from offices in financial which meet your trustees tosettlement enablethough wishes towill be fulfilled and for many years, not quite as far back needs.

Shacklocks LLP family law team Allestree, Belper, Ripley and Mansfield advising on instructions to be followed. as Crusades! If you would like toanknow arethe currently new clients Lasting Powers ofoffering Attorney,all Wills, Trusts, Probate, and more about Trusts and how they may initial free half hour appointment.

To be of the Administration of Estates.

To make an Ifhelp you are thinking of supporting charities in your circumstances contactappointment Cassandra find out more, contact Ben Stubbins and through Will or Farmer during your lifetime to discussyour Lasting Powers of Attorney, please contact Worton or atemail Shacklocks his team onRichard 01773 822333 or with a lump sum, why not talk to us about Benjamin Edwards822333 on 01332 by emailor to LLP on 01773 or559281 01623or626141 bens@shacklocks.co.uk. the different ways in which we can helporyou benjamine@shacklocks.co.uk. email cassandraw@shacklocks.co.uk benefit those good causes, and how to make richardf@shacklocks.co.uk. the most of the tax rules that enable a charitable cause to benefit.

Call us at Shacklocks to talk about how we can help you to help your favourite local causes.

Telephone Shacklocks on Ben Stubbins 0845 602 2344 or email me at marionv@shacklocks.co.uk.

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Business & Professional Business & Professional

Money Matters: Money Matters: 10 Years Next of Belper Our First Decade What forIFS:2023?

10 Years of Belper IFS: Our First Decade

10 ago,you Belper Financial Byyears the time readIndependent this we will have left 2022 Solutions was formed after its founder (me, New 10behind years Iago, Belper Independent Financial would like to start by saying Happy Kevin Glover) was made redundant from The Solutions Year! was formed after its founder (me, Derbyshire Building Society.

Kevin Glover) was made redundant from The 2022 was challenging fromofa The financial point Since then,extremely Belper has seen the loss Derbyshire, Derbyshire Building Society. of view. January ‘22 started with the threat of inflation

Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Cook and Britannia getting beyond the UKseen Government’s of 2%.

Since then, Belper losslong-standing oftarget The Derbyshire, Building Society tohas name butthe a few There was an airare of inevitability thatto inflation likely Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Cook andwas Britannia institutions that now confined history. to resurface largely off the back of the previous decade Building Society to name but a few long-standing Generations of people have been served or been of low interest rates, the confined global economic and institutions that are now to history. customers of these organisations.

You arecycle probably also Covid. of people have been served or been Generations one. State Pension Age has changed several times and customers of these organisations.

You are probably so again.

At least interest rateson have will most2020 likely do world In spring the almost stopped spinning one.

State Pension Age has changed several times and not changed much!

Rubbish then and not much better its axis and oil processing dropped to record lows as will most likely do so again. At least interest rates have today. consumption dropped because we all stayed at home. not changed much! Rubbish then and not much better Manufacturing and service industries took turns for the today.

Consider – joining the EU considered the right worse. Oilthis could be bought at was less than $0 per barrel! decision once upon a time.as the world began to turn Running the clock forward Consider – joining the EU was considered again the this inevitable impact of energy prices risingthe (oilright decision once upon a time.

From dining room in to 2009, to an office ininHeanor, mainly)my was always likely see the increase prices and back to Belperfeed anditsnow the present location, much subsequently waytothrough to us with everything has changed the greyness ofoffice my hair and theis From my dining roomon. in 2009, to an inInflation Heanor, we spend ourincluding money In short, inflation. size of waistline!

Now team of location, 8April we to have seen back tomy Belper and now to as theainpresent much the rolling 12-month increases prices, April, the client base over the years.

‘Generous’ has changed including greyness of my hair and the May to May andexpand so on.the successive Chancellors introduce new size of my waistline!

Now as a team oflegislation 8 we have seen impacting the public signposting the‘Generous’ need for Then in February ‘22,and the Ukraine crisis turned into the client base expand over the years. financial advice. a war with the sanctionsintroduce imposed new on Russia adding to successive Chancellors legislation gas supplythe issues along with China imposing severe impacting public and signposting the need for in yourAlmost lives over What about – whatsohas changed lockdowns ifyou someone much as sneezed. financial advice. a perfect market meant, ashad? supply the last 10storm. years?So, How manyforces jobs have you Has shortened prices rose again –many your family extended orrose, tragedy struck?

How in your lives over What aboutand youdemand – what has changed fuelling more inflation.

Banks around the world times you moved house?

How many the lasthave 10 years?

HowCentral many jobs have youpension had?

Has responded by placing a monetary handbrake onmany theleft, schemes you been a member of andHow simply your familyhave extended or tragedy struck? economy by raising interest rates to try and slow down through one reason or house? another?How How many cars, times have you moved many pension inflation. have partners and other life events have occurred? schemes you been a member of and simply left, through one reason or another?

How manythe cars, So now we have mortgage rates cost of How many investments have youincreasing, made and when partners andbecomes other lifemore events have occurred? borrowing expensive plus the pound were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is loses value against both the Euro and the Dollar. Imports cost How many investments have you made and when were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is

us more! Guess what – more inflation impact! And so on that needinflation for financial and a solution should – thethe vicious cycleadvice continues. products and should solutions not asfor a one-off. thatbe theseen need financialFinancial advice and a solution At thisprobably point, companies andtime, the public feel uncertain were right at the butproducts just how much has one-off.

Financial and solutions not be seen as a about thesince future regarding paying the bills and so do the changed their inception? were probably right at the time, but just how much has markets. Both share prices in companies and traditionally changed since their inception? lower-risk alternative assets such as pension GILTs and corporate Investment funds (whether held in wrappers or bonds also structures become unattractive.

As aand consequence, their alternative such as Stocks Shares ISAs), Investment funds (whether held in pension wrappers prices fall too. nowmanagers shows in who your are pension funds or are mostly run This by fund also human alternative structures such as Stocks and Shares ISAs), and investments.

It was fairly easy to see what went beings. As humans they may retire, defect to other are mostly run by fund who are are also human wrong in 2022.

The solutions rectify painful as companies, or run out ofmanagers luck!toSolutions that may have beings.

Asathumans they may defect to other unemployment start to retire, increase, been right thetrends start may no longer berepossession suitable or companies, or run out of luck!

Solutions that may have numbers grow toofund and people feelininsecure. effective.

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What we expect?

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We know inflation beApril leading fund managers as wedoapproach 2020.

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The likelihood thatThey interest will In April 2015, pension changed. this time may12 no longerregulations be suitable – butisjust how would rates will notSo, keep increasing as Pensions the Central Banks look almost certainly prior tothe you know? aschange you sitagain. munching your from turkey over to the no uncertainty cultivate conditions a thisreverse time may longerhow beand suitable but just howforwould festive period, consider many of– these questions recovery.

It’sSo, distinctly probable that your thefrom interest rates you know? assee you sit munching turkey over the apply to you and what may benefit having a fall too as, period, bar controlling inflation, not much can questions be gained to festive consider how many of these review. help the confidence grow.

The markets will still be jittery apply to you and see what may benefit from having a at times as company reports will probably show some review.

Is 2020 the time to take look at your financial unexpected numbers butahopefully the Covid scenario arrangements again and getfade. themBut, fit for with China andonce the supply issues as we get Is 2020 the time to take a look at your financial purpose? older, we realise these conditions will not last and sooner arrangements again and get them fit forwe live will rather than lateronce the global economy in which Wishing youfrom a happy 2020 because and a prosperous next 10 purpose? grow again recession it always does. years.

Wishing youa bumpy a happy2023.

2020 It’s andthe a prosperous nextnot 10the Sit tight for destination and years. journey, as they say.

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS This information is general only and is not intended to

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS address your particular requirements. The data above should not relied upon ingeneral its entirety and shall betodeemed Thisbe information is isgeneral onlyonly andand is not intended This information is notnot intended to address requirements.

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought...

Can I Be Frank?

I’d like to be frank whilst also being Fliss and I really think I am getting there. I’ve been thinking about how often we find it difficult to be honest with our nearest and dearest.

Not for one second am I insinuating that we are all guilty of the big lies that cause deep hurt to another. I do think that we all find it hard to say no to people though, and in this we create untruths needlessly. I have done it myself, dodged a phone call from someone, ignored a WhatsApp message, left a voicemail unheard. It is a passive version of hiding behind the sofa when [insert unwanted guest] knocks on the door!

One thing I have come to realise is that usually the reason for this ducking and diving we all do is down to overwhelm, anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress etc. I think it is time we came clean and do as Brené Brown would advocate for (look her up!). Let’s communicate honestly – being always clear and kind. Let’s reply to the message saying, ‘I can’t meet for coffee because

my anxiety is bad today, I think you understand’. Why not listen to the voicemail and reply via text if you can’t talk? ‘I won’t be able to take that on right now, because I am struggling with overwhelm; thanks for thinking of me though.’ How about taking that call and just saying, ‘I’d love to chat but today I don’t have the bandwidth to talk and listen properly. Can I call you at the weekend instead?’

The more we all do it, the easier it is to keep our relationships honest and healthy whilst lifting the taboo that stops us from making mental health an everyday topic of conversation.

Remaining frank as per my promise, I absolutely will be hiding behind the sofa if the double-glazing salesperson comes calling and that has absolutely nothing to do with my mental health – clearly!

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entirely bonkers. And shall I tell you a secret? All the best people usually are.”

February is associated with romance, hearts and flowers. But it doesn’t have to be! There’s no need to despair when you don’t receive anything from a special someone. Forget Valentine’s Day – February is officially National Laugh-Friendly Month.

Established in 2008, its original focus was on encouraging businesses to promote laughter. Laughter is generally frowned upon in professional and formal settings. I have been shunned (told to ‘go and calm down a bit’) in the workplace for hysterical laughter on many occasions. But surely these are the very situations when joy and laughter need to be present?

We generally laugh to express our positive emotions. Other times it might be to express nervousness or embarrassment.

I have even been known to laugh when I injure myself, which is rather confusing to those who observe this and I have to convince them I am actually in pain.

Historically – or hysterically – speaking, laughter was associated with ‘abnormal’ mental states and a disconnection with reality. In fact, laughter was first scientifically studied by psychiatrists.

But remember what Alice told the Mad Hatter: “You’re

Today, a sense of humour is increasingly necessary to shine a light in our gloom-filled world.

There are plenty of benefits to laughter. It can: 1. Relieve stress 2. Reduce pain 3. Increase happy hormones 4. Boost your immune system 5. Improve relationships 6. Burn calories 7. Potentially make you live longer Don’t worry if you struggle to see the funny side. Faking laughter will still make you feel happier. I’d recommend discernment regarding the situations in which you practise this technique.

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On the Cat Walk All animals need exercise and cats are no different.

However, if you are concerned about letting your pet out, you might be thinking about buying a harness and talking your cat for a walk. It may be possible if you start this when they are a kitten, but it’s really not recommended for the following reasons: • Cats are naturally cautious and want to explore at a pace that feels right and safe for them. They will want to be able to hide, run away or avoid potential threats without restriction.

• Cats are naturally very attached to their home and need to feel they always have access to this. Being taken on a lead takes them into new territory and prevents them from being able to access their own space.

• If the lead is dropped or they escape their harness it is unlikely they will return to you, especially when they

are scared. Cats are more likely to bolt in order to reach a place of safety and will be at risk from cars on the road as well as other threats.

• Dogs have a high chase drive and, if they see a cat, may try to run after them. Being on a lead or harness makes your cat vulnerable to all sorts of dangers like this that they would naturally avoid.

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Sustainable Travel The benefits of travelling are infinite. However, the increase in plane travel and overcrowding of tourist hotspots has undoubtedly had a negative impact on the environment too.

If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, but still want to see the world, don’t lose hope.

There are lots of ways to make your trips more sustainable – whether that’s by choosing the right destinations, seeking out eco-experiences or choosing greener modes of transport.

Choose a destination closer to home You don’t have to travel to the other side of the world to have an unforgettable holiday. There are plenty of awe-inspiring destinations sitting right on your doorstep here in the UK, or just a short plane or train journey away.

With the pandemic putting a halt to foreign travel for over a year, many of us will be more accustomed to holidaying in the UK. However, if your sights are set on somewhere far-flung, reduce your carbon footprint by taking one longer holiday per year instead of multiple shorter trips.

Use efficient modes of transportation Too often, we choose the easiest option when it comes to travelling, instead of thinking about the journey as an experience in itself.

Air travel tends to be the easiest but least efficient mode of transportation. When visiting destinations that are close to home – such as cities in Western Europe – why not consider travelling by train or coach? You’ll cut your emissions while soaking up the scenery along the way. Once you’ve arrived at your destination, avoid renting a car and travel by bus, rail or bike instead.

Take the road less travelled Nowadays, more and more destinations are becoming victims of over-tourism. This is when there are too many visitors at a particular

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While it’s tempting to visit the bucket-list destinations you see on social media, as a tourist you can make a difference by getting off the beaten path. Do some extra research and look beyond the top attractions in the area you’re staying. You could also ask locals or other travellers for recommendations. By doing so, you’ll be spreading the benefits of tourism to more remote communities!

Seek out local and sustainable experiences While you’re enjoying your holiday, take advantage of every opportunity to give back to the local community. Buying gifts for your family? Snap up locally made souvenirs at smaller independent stores. Fancy a meal out? Avoid big hotel chains and find restaurants run by local residents.

Homestays, local guides and programmes that give back to the community are also good ways to ensure your money is injected back into the local economy.

Pack like a pro Plastic waste might not be a huge issue in the western world, but developing countries have been suffering from uncontrollable plastic rubbish in oceans and on beaches for years.

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Serves: 4 Cost: 95p per person Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients: • 300g potatoes, diced • Olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 x 340g tin of corned beef, chopped • 80g bag of watercress, spinach and rocket, chopped • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 medium free-range egg, beaten Method:

Add the Worcestershire sauce and push down on the mixture again. By this point, it should all be nicely browned.

Serve with baked beans or some cookedfrom-frozen vegetables, if liked.

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Parboil the potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water for around 7 minutes before draining the water – they should be slightly softened but still hold their shape.

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Beer: Beer Festivals With the dark nights becoming shorter, it’s time to make plans for getting out and about and enjoying a wide range of beers in a festival and hopefully, sunny environment. Here are three beer festivals that I recommend visiting this year, if you can.

Indie Beer Feast 3rd - 4th March, Trafalgar Warehouse, Sheffield Claiming the title of ‘first craft beer festival of the year’ Sheffield’s independent festival is back for its fifth year.

Previously held in the glorious Abbeydale Picture House, the festival has relocated to a beautiful 1930s industrial event space at Trafalgar Warehouse, whilst refurbishment work is carried out. Expect tasting rooms and pop-up events; already a host of top craft breweries have signed up to pour at this event.

BREW/LDN 5th – 6th May 2023, London To be held at Printworks, a former newspaper printers, this amazing space will host a huge platform for the industry’s finest innovators in independent brewing and cider production. This is a large event and promises to give everyone an unforgettable beer experience.

Word on Wine The wine that I would like to introduce to you comes from Australia, where they have just finished their summer barbecues. The wine is ‘Shiraz’ in Australia but originates in France as ‘Syrah’ – one of the noble grape varieties.

It is thought that the vines originated in Persia and entered Europe via Sicily by the Romans. Originally grown around the Rhone Valley in France, the grape’s popularity spread and it is now grown all over France and the world. The vines are thought to have been introduced to Australia in 1832, to the New South Wales area. They were originally known as ‘Scyras’ before being renamed as Shiraz.

This Shiraz wine is made by Dandelion Vineyards in McLaren Vale in South Australia. The vineyard’s name is derived from the fact that the owners allow dandelions to grow between the rows to suppress weed growth, before being mulched in the ground. The wine is ‘Lionheart of Barossa’, named after the area’s lifelong champion of wines made from old vine grapes, Carl Lindner.

These grapes are hand-harvested in April and gently crushed and naturally fermented in open vats for 8 days. The grapes

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These Hills Festival 16th – 17th June, South Downs National Park Hosted by Beak Brewery, TH23 promises to be even bigger, better and more idiosyncratic than last year. Expect your favourite breweries from around the world, plus low-intervention wine, cider and mead – all served up with a soupçon of cigars, folk rituals, DJ sets, fire, live music, street-food, rare bottle shares and, er, the burning of some summer solstice.

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are hand-pushed back into the juice twice a day, before being basket-pressed into predominantly old French oak barrels for 18 months before racking and bottling.

Technical Details: Grapes: 100% Shiraz Appearance: Deep velvety dark purple colour Nose / Aroma: Dark chocolate freshly grated with earthy undertones, rosemary and violet flowers with a hint of pepper and old oak furniture.

(Wine maker’s comments?!)

Taste: Deep fresh fruit on the palate of dark berries with hints of pepper and a smooth finish.

Alcohol by Volume: 14.5% Food Match: BBQ ribs, spicy sausages and roasted leg of goat.

Available from: Hattersley Wines in Bakewell – £14.50 per bottle.

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Fitness Matters

builds muscle, meaning you burn more calories at all times.

A fun and rewarding challenge, fitness boxing involves cardio, agility and strength. Inspired by boxing training, fitness boxing isn’t about preparing for a match but instead aims to improve fitness and health. There is no physical contact with another person, but rest assured holding the pads is not an easy option!

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7 Benefits of a Boxing Workout

1. Boost cardiovascular health

Improving your cardiovascular fitness reduces your risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions

2. Build muscle and strength all over

Throwing a punch correctly involves the whole body and most muscle groups. Your core provides stability, your lower body and hips pivot and give power to the punch, and of course, the upper body delivers the blow.

3. Develop endurance

A boxing workout is an intense experience: a good boxing session should put you through the ringer and be very challenging which helps to build stamina and improve endurance.

4. Support a healthy weight

Boxing is proven to beat other types of exercise for burning calories efficiently. As a HIIT workout it triggers the metabolism to keep firing well after the session ends and the strength component

The agility component of boxing is great for balance, while punching improves hand-eye coordination. Older clients and those with particular health needs (including Parkinson’s) especially benefit from core strength and improvements in balance.

Make fitness more interesting and varied and you’ll be more likely to stick with it! Boxing is fun when the only thing you hit is a bag or pad. With minimal safety risks anyone can do it.

7. Mental benefits

An intense workout, physical and mental challenge, and the release of hitting something all contribute to the mental health benefits of boxing workouts including releasing stress, lifting a bad mood and better sleep.

Aside from all these, you will also gain self-confidence and enjoyment from meeting other people and getting stronger.

Boxing for fitness is great for menopausal women and maybe the other half! Have fun (remember, that’s the most important thing) – oh, and how often do you get to rid your frustration by hitting something?!

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Derbyshire Walking: Chatsworth Park from Rowsley

Distance: 7.3 miles / 11.9 km Ascent: 900 feet / 273 metres Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Grade: Easy/moderate Author: Lou Johnson Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 Start: Car park Old Station Close, Rowsley (grid ref. SK258659) Starting from Rowsley, where the Wye and Derwent Valleys meet, this Peak District walk climbs steadily out of the Wye Valley with some excellent views. The route continues past Calton Plantations to reach the estate village of Edensor. Entering Chatsworth Park, there are views to Chatsworth House before turning south down the Derwent Valley back to Rowsley.

The Route 1. The start is the small car park on Old Station Close (grid ref. SK258659) on the south side the A6. After parking walk back to the A6 and turn left. Continue to the Peacock and turn right onto Church Lane.

2. Continue uphill out of the village. The lane soon narrows and becomes a track (bridleway) with good views across the Wye Valley on your left.

After a kilometre from the A6 the bridleway bears right with a plantation on the left.

3. At the next junction (grid ref. SK250668), follow the bridleway left. Continue ahead to reach a metal barrier (grid ref. SK244669) where you fork right (signed Chatsworth) to enter Rowsleymoor Wood.

4. The path follows a twisting route through the trees to enter open pasture. Continue downhill to pass between the Calton Plantations. Once through the trees, the route turns sharp right.

5. Reaching a grassy track bear left and continue towards New Piece Wood. A short diversion to the right leads to the Russian Cottage which is part of the Chatsworth Estate.

6. Continue through New Piece Wood and head downhill passing to the left of a large copse before

reaching Edensor with its neat cottages and church. Pass the tea cottage on your right and continue to the B6012. Cross with care and take the clear path opposite.

7. Continue along this path to reach a bridge across the River Derwent (grid ref. SK257702).

Do not cross the bridge and turn sharp right.

Follow the grassy path which roughly parallels the River Derwent. You are now on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way (DVHW).

8. Continue south using the upper path to pass a ruined mill beside the river (grid ref. SK259688).

Continue on the upper path to reach the B6012.

Turn left past a cattle grid and take the right fork towards Calton Lees car park.

9. Continue past the carpark and garden centre (on your right).

Follow the lane as it bends right to a junction. Turn sharp right and just after the last building follow the waymarks for DVHW. The route heads south across pastures with the River Derwent on your left.

10. After just over two kilometres of easy walking you reach Church Lane in Rowsley. Turn left to the A6 and then left again back to the start.

Walk supplied by Walking Britain (no. 1986). For GPS file or other walks visit www.walkingbritain.co.uk.

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Motoring First Drive: Kia Niro Kia is back with a three-pronged approach with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV Niro, but is it a fitting replacement for the popular original? Jack Evans finds out what it’s like.

What is it?

Kia’s Niro has proved to be a hugely popular car for the Korean firm and has been a consistent bestseller.

Sitting on a new platform and with a range of new technologies, the Niro has a host of revisions to ensure it’s as successful as the car it replaces.

What’s new?

Overall, the Niro is longer, wider and taller than before, bringing improved spaciousness and practicality. The styling has been overhauled, giving the Niro added presence and bringing it closer in terms of design to the rest of Kia’s range.

What’s under the bonnet?

Both the regular ‘self-charging’ hybrid or the PHEV we tested have a 1.6-litre petrol engine. The difference lies in the electric motor (more powerful in the latter) and the increased-capacity battery.

Combined, you get 180bhp and 265Nm of torque, and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 40 miles of electric range is possible and CO2 emissions of 22g/km put this in the business car-friendly category.

Kia claim up to 353.1mpg is achievable, though the batteries must be kept topped up.

What’s it like to drive?

How does it look?

The new car has a really bold front end incorporating Kia’s latest interpretation of its famous ‘Tiger Face’.

We like the sharp daytime running lights. The rear lights continue the theme, though the large panel underneath them on the sides looks a little ugly.

What’s it like inside?

The Kia Niro has grown considerably and is now 65mm longer and 20mm wider, giving ample headand legroom in the rear seats. The USB-C charging sockets integrated into the backs of the front seats give the back of the car a clean look.

This plug-in hybrid has the least boot space at 346 litres, while the regular hybrid has 451 litres and the full EV 475 litres. Lowering the seats increases this to 1,342 litres.

What’s the spec like?

The Niro is packed with standard equipment. Prices for the plug-in hybrid start from £33,245 in entry-level ‘2’ grade, but the kit level is impressive. All cars get 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

It’s straightforward to drive and the steering wheel is similar to other recent Kia models. It’s easy to use, with the PHEV setup switching between electric and petrol power without fuss.

Our test car’s ‘4’ specification at £39,175 included a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, heated rear seats and an electric sunroof. However, the ‘2’ model is arguably the strongest proposition.

It’s quiet, with good levels of refinement. However, the steering is quite lifeless and the brake pedal feels spongy, while the regenerative braking takes some getting used to.

Verdict

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Kia’s Niro is even more practical than before and has a stronger identity through more eye-catching styling, thus strengthening its appeal.

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Clare Bufton Gardens Would you love to get your garden under control this year – turning your unloved or unkempt outside space into a beautiful, useable, enjoyable haven where you can sit back and unwind after a long day, or entertain guests, or let the kids or pets play safely?

Everyone wants something different from their garden, but experienced local garden designer Clare Bufton can design and create exactly what you crave – from low maintenance year-round colour to wildlife habitats, an edible garden or just a space to relax.

Based in Holbrook, Clare has been gardening for over 20 years, teaching and offering horticultural therapy prior to setting up her own business.

Now customers can benefit from her knowledge and years of experience, with anything from easy-to-follow planting plans to full garden design or construction services.

Her flexible, down to earth service begins with a free, no obligation initial consultation and quote. Whether you have

your own ideas or are looking for expert inspiration, Clare can help you to make the most of your garden and ensure it fits with your needs and lifestyle. The next stage, following acceptance of the quote, is a detailed plan which will be hand-drawn to scale and easy to follow. The plan will be yours to do what you wish with – you can either take it away and bring it to life yourself or employ Clare to implement the vision. With a new team-member joining Clare in 2023 providing an extra pair of hands for bigger projects, they can undertake light landscaping jobs or work with reliable local contractors for larger-scale earth works or paving (which Clare can fully project-manage if required).

Using a garden design service does involve some initial investment but many customers find that it saves them money in the long run, as the novice gardener can easily waste a lot on unsuitable plants that may not survive in the environment. Benefitting from Clare’s expertise you can enjoy a future-proof garden that thrives all year round, often with minimal maintenance.

If you dream of transforming your garden into a beautiful space you can enjoy and be proud of, contact Clare on 07986 083666 or email: clare@clarebuftongardens.co.uk. For more information, visit www.clarebuftongardens.co.uk.

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Gardening A Rose by Any Other Name…

The late winter month of February brings into focus the romantic festival of Valentine. Did you know that a gift of a thornless rose is said to represent ‘love at first sight’, and a single rose of any colour other than red means ‘thank you’? The single red rose doesn’t need any explanation, but if you feel generous and buy a bunch of twelve red roses, it could mean ‘I want to marry you’.

Living roses also make a wonderful gift. They can be planted now, provided the ground is frost-free. You can include a dose of mycorrhizal fungi, which will form a symbiotic relationship with any tree or shrub.

Types of roses

There are dozens of different types of roses and thousands of varieties in each category. New roses are being bred every year, but some of the old favourites include: • Wild roses such as Rosa rugosa and Rosa canina, which can make wonderful informal hedges.

• Old Garden rose varieties, which are often over 100 years old, such as the pink, perfumed Rosa chinensis – the China rose.

• Hybrid tea roses such as: ‘Compassion’, an apricot pink, scented beauty; ‘Claret’, a red/crimson variety with lovely fragrance; and ‘Aphrodite’, a pink rose with good disease resistance. Hybrid tea originate from the old tea roses, which smelled of spiced tea. They have strong, single blooms that are good for cutting.

• Patio roses are smaller than the shrub varieties and suitable for pots and containers. If you have a courtyard garden or even a large window box, this might be the one for you.

The Gold Standard, award winning ‘George Best’ is a rather wonderful red, fading to pink. ‘Special Friend’ is the palest of pinks with a delicate fragrance.

• Ground-cover roses can look wonderful at the front of a border or draping across a low wall. Rosa ‘Kent’ is a white variety that has many excellent attributes, including large clusters of rain-tolerant blooms.

New rose varieties are being bred constantly

Floribunda roses have clusters of blooms

• Floribunda roses have a profusion of smaller flowers, which appear in delightful clusters. These flower repeatedly and it is possible to have floribunda roses all through spring and into late summer.

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• Shrub roses are the modern equivalent to the Old Garden variety. They have been bred to be generally fairly disease resistant, having fairly large blooms that flower for many weeks. An unusual one is ‘Ferdinand Pichard’, being striped in clashing colours of bold pink, crimson and purple.

• Rambling roses are probably not for the faint-hearted!

They grow beautifully through trees but might be too vigorous for a trellis or pergola. They generally flower just once a year, but it’s a show worth waiting for, particularly the white ‘Rambling Rector’.

• Climbing roses are a more orderly bunch of characters that love to grow over pergolas and can usually be trained to obey the chief gardener. They often flower more than once per year. Try ‘Gardener’s Glory’, a yellow rose that is a Gold Standard award winner, or ‘Gloriana’, a striking purple rose which flowers almost all summer long.

By Caroline Knight

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DRIVEWAYS & SURFACING SERVICES Experienced and reliable driveways, paths and road surfacing contractors Trackways, drainage & groundworks

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Contact: Mob: 07971 437901 www.ianwilsoncarpetsbelper.co.uk 10 Openwoodgate, Belper DE56 0SD Tel: 01773 880398 14c Town Street, Duffield DE56 4 EH Tel: 01332 843989

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All aspects of tree work undertaken from reductions and thinning to dismantles & felling Other services include:

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Piazzetta is renowned for setting the pace when it comes to designing stoves.

The latest addition to its range, the E228H, features a remarkable hybrid design that allows you to burn pellets and wood in the same stove, with an integrated storage compartment for the pellets. Manufactured in gorgeous majolica, the model featured here is presented in Bianco Antico – Nero Opaco (other colours are available).

To appreciate just how impressive this stove is, we would love to welcome you to see it in action at our showrooms in Belper where our specialist team are on hand to answer any queries.

Come and see the stunning range of products from the likes of Rais, Girse, Borek and Max & Luuk.

They really do set a standard for design, functionality and ultimate enjoyment.

We also have a range of accessories to complement, you're sure to find everything you need.

Rais Wood bag holder – The ‘Woody’

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Property Matters What Type of Planning Consent Do I Need?

Most substantial alterations or extensions around your house will generally require some type of consent from your local planning department. I have attempted to simplify two of the most common types of planning application:

multitude of small-scale building works and can include projects such as loft conversions, dormer windows, conservatories, modest extensions, porches and ground or air source heat pumps.

Probably the most common form of planning approval that covers the majority of residential work is the Householder Planning Consent. This covers all manner of development on or around your house and includes works such as extensions, detached garages, outbuildings, exterior alterations, dropped kerbs, and most things between.

It is wise to obtain one of these Certificates particularly if you intend at some point in the future to sell your property. It provides proof for the purchaser’s solicitor that the work was considered appropriate. This consent should be determined within 8 weeks.

The consent should take no more than 8 weeks to be determined although, given the current workload of most planning offices, may take longer.

A type of approval that is perhaps less commonly known is a Certificate of Lawful Development. This covers a

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The application proves that the proposals do not require formal planning consent and are therefore considered lawful.

At Pilkington Architecture Limited we are able to provide advice regarding either of these application types (and many more besides).

Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs on 07768 523901 or email jon@pilkingtonarchitecture.co.uk.

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Short Story Bride to Be “Have you lost something?” Fiona opened her kitchen window. While having her morning coffee she’d spotted an elderly gentleman in a sheepskin coat and wellington boots in the lane. He’d been peering into the ditch opposite for almost a minute. Within moments she’d pulled on her cardigan and was striding over to join him. “Can I help?”

There was nothing Fiona enjoyed more than a crisis.

Where others dithered she jumped in. Her husband complained that she acted first and asked questions later, but she preferred to think of herself as a problem-solver.

“I can manage.” He turned and waved dismissively.

“I’ve just dropped my spectacles down here, that’s all.”

Fiona looked into the ditch, which bubbled with murky puddles and rotting leaves. The bank was thickly overgrown, but she could just about see a pair of glasses nestling near the bottom.

“Don’t you worry, I can reach them.” She would have to climb down part of the way and hoped it wasn’t too slippery. “I’ll have them out in a jiffy.”

“Reach them?” The man sounded alarmed. “I’d rather get them out myself if you don’t mind.”

“We don’t want you falling in that water do we?”

She smiled and patted his hand. “Not at your age.”

“But I don’t see how that can happen,” he stammered. She took two steps down, and before she could steady herself she’d slid down the bank on her backside. Icy water seeped through the seat of her leggings.

“Silly me,” she laughed awkwardly. “Perhaps I should have changed out of my slippers first.”

“It’s really unnecessary,” he called anxiously.

“I wish you’d leave it.”

“I’m almost there,” she replied irritably. Honestly, she thought, he could be a little bit more grateful. She had no choice but to put her foot in the bottom of the ditch to haul herself upright. Thick mud squelched around it, sucking her deeper. She grimaced; these slippers would be ruined forever.

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Holding on to the grassy bank with one hand, she stretched with the other and her fingers closed around the arm of the glasses.

“I’ve got them!” she laughed. They were thick with mud, but seemed undamaged. “Looks like they’re still in one piece.”

“I’m pleased for you, dear,” the man said. “I’d offer you a hand up but you’re rather wet and muddy.”

“I’m fine.” Her scramble back up the bank was quite undignified. She was beginning to think this man had no manners at all.

She straightened herself up and held out the glasses to him. Rather than taking them he backed away.

“I’ve got a tissue in my pocket,” she sighed; clearly he expected her to clean them as well. “We’ll soon get them looking good as new.”

A little gratitude wouldn’t go amiss, she thought, rubbing the glasses furiously with her tissue. The grey mud just smeared around them, refusing to go anywhere.

“They’ll need a proper clean when you get them home.” She carefully slid them onto the bridge of his nose. She was covered in mud, her coffee was cold, and he hadn’t once said thank you. “But apart from that they’re in good shape.”

He stared at her open-mouthed.

She stood back and gave them one last rub. The words ‘Bride to Be’ appeared in little pink gemstones across the top of the frames.

“I don’t know who these spectacles belong to,” the man said indignantly, “but they’re certainly not mine.”

“So where on earth are yours, then?” she asked, peering back into the ditch.

“Here, where they’ve always been.” He lifted his foot. “Stuck down my wellington boot.”

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Amanda offers a superb service to people across Amber Valley and Derbyshire who are wanting to sell their house and would like an alternative to using an estate agent or going to auction.

Having previously worked as an estate agent, Amanda has been running her business, which is part of a national organisation originating in Belper now with head offices in Duffield, for over 7 years.

Offering a guaranteed sale that can be flexible to meet the needs of the person selling is something Amanda mentions: “Not everyone wants a quick sale, some people just want to know that their property is sold so that they can have time to find the property they want to move to.”

Amanda explained that not everyone is happy with having lots of viewings on their property to find a buyer, nor do they want other people seeing what is normally behind closed doors with pictures all over the internet when you use a traditional method of selling.

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Book Reviews Love Is in the Air

From first loves to best friends and journeys of self-discovery, this month’s reads are about love in all its many, messy guises.

The Satsuma Complex Bob Mortimer

Romance, humour and mystery combine to great effect in Bob Mortimer’s first novel. 30-year-old Gary lives a quiet, uneventful life.

He’s open to love but hasn’t done too well with it so far. Then he heads out for a drink with his friend Brendan and meets a woman with whom he feels an instant connection.

So, when Brendan goes missing, Gary has more than one reason to find the mystery woman and get some answers.

A Scatter of Light Malinda Lo

A coming-out and coming-of-age novel set in California, A Scatter of Light follows Aria as she falls in love for the first time. Aria is spending her last summer before university with her grandmother. It certainly wasn’t the holiday she’d planned, but it turns into a summer of selfdiscovery as Aria finds herself falling for her grandmother’s gardener, Steph. A slow-burning, bittersweet novel.

The Man I Never Met Elle Cook

When Davey misdials and ends up calling Hannah, it sets off a string of texts that has them both hoping for something more, despite the fact that they live thousands of miles apart. But when they finally arrange to meet in person, Davey doesn’t show. His reason is one that seems certain to keep them apart, but neither is ready to give up on what might be.

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Maame Jessica George

Maddie has long been called Maame by her Ghanian parents. It’s meant as an endearment and an acknowledgment of how helpful and dependable Maddie is. With Maddie’s mum so often abroad, Maddie becomes her ill father’s carer, giving up much of her own life in the process. Then Maddie gets the chance to move out. She wants to start living for herself and maybe even to find love, but is she ready to break away from being Maame? At times laugh-out-loud funny, at other times poignant or outright shocking, Maame is a powerful debut novel.

The Switch Beth O’Leary

Eileen and her granddaughter Leena decide to swap homes for two months. While Leena moves up to Yorkshire to de-stress and calm her thoughts, Eileen heads to London to look for love. It’s been four months since her husband left her, and Eileen is more than ready to rejoin the dating scene. And rejoin it she does, with gusto.

We All Want Impossible Things Catherine Newman

Edi and Ash have been through so many things in their 40-year friendship. Now Edi is dying in a hospice and Ash is, as always, by her side. The two relive their time together, but Ash also has to face up to the fact that her present life is a bit of a mess. And soon, she’ll need to face it alone. While there are sad moments in this book, they’re accompanied by humour and

compassion, so it’s surprisingly uplifting.

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Schoolreaders Needed!

Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in Derbyshire primary schools – especially around Belper.

A recent survey of young people by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) revealed that reading enjoyment had reached a 15-year low, rallying slightly in the pandemic before declining again by 2022, especially amongst those from disadvantaged backgrounds and amongst boys.

Furthermore, the Annual Literacy survey found that fewer than 1 in 2 children aged 8 to 18 enjoyed reading with only 28% reading daily.

Schoolreaders is looking for volunteers of all ages – from students to retirees – who can listen to children read in a local primary school, especially at those schools where children require support the most. Volunteers are asked to listen to children read once a week during term time.

Worryingly, 1 in 4 children leave primary school every summer unable to read to the expected standard and the Schoolreaders scheme is now more in demand than ever, particularly to help those children most disadvantaged following the education disruption caused

by Covid lockdowns.

Schoolreaders volunteers act as trusted role models alongside the class teachers, not only helping children improve their reading but also by being a positive influence.

Jane Whitbread, founder of Schoolreaders, adds, “Children who leave primary school unable to read well can’t access their secondary schooling fully which will disadvantage them for life. One in seven adults have poor literacy and cannot read instructions on a medicine label or a bus timetable or fill in a job application form.

Working together we can change this.

“There is no substitute for face-to-face interaction and support when it comes to reading. Our volunteers provide a crucial supplement to classroom teaching and are welcomed by schools – and the children. 95% of children in our scheme improved their reading performance and over 90% increased their reading enjoyment after time with a Schoolreaders volunteer which is so valuable.

If more children gain pleasure from reading from an early age and their reading fluency and confidence improves too, communities and society will reap the benefits.”

To find out more or to volunteer, visit Schoolreaders.org

School Information Ambergate Primary School Anthony Gell School Belper Long Row Primary Belper School Breadsall CofE VE Primary School Codnor Community Primary School C of E Controlled Denby Free C of E Primary Ecclesbourne School Fritchley CE (Aided) Primary Heage Primary School Heanor Gate Science College Herbert Strutt Primary Holbrook C of E Primary Horsley C of E Primary Horsley Woodhouse Primary John Flamsteed Community School Kilburn Infant & Nursery School Kilburn Junior Langley Mill (CE) Controlled Infant School & Nursery Little Eaton Primary Mapperley CofE Primary School

Meadows Primary 01332 840305 Milford Primary 01332 841316 Morley Primary 01332 831295 01773 823383 01773 852204 Pottery Primary 01629 825577 Richardson Endowed Primary School 01332 880317 01773 742281 01773 823319 Ripley Junior School 01773 825281 St Andrew’s C of E Primary School 0115 9324252

01332 557032 01332 831328 St Benedict 01773 822278 01773 742537 St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary St John’s CE Primary, Belper 01773 822995 01332 880416 Stanley Common Primary School 0115 9322437 01773 742717 01332 840645 Street Lane Primary 01773 602106 01773 852216 Swanwick Hall School 01773 550304 01773 852188 Turnditch CE VA Primary William Gilbert Primary 01332 840395 01773 716396 01773 822771 01332 880277 01332 880782 01332 880403 01332 880260 All dates taken from www.derbyshire.gov.uk 01332 880449 Term 3: Monday 9 January 2023 to Friday 17 February 2023 01332 880540 Term 4: Monday 27 February 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023

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Children & Education

Belper School We have many privileges here in the UK that we take for granted on a daily basis. One big one of those is the freedom and right to an education. Sometimes we think our biggest problems involve getting out of a warm bed in a morning because our alarms are sounding and we’re already late, other problems might be forgetting lunch money or spilling something on new outfits. Whilst they can certainly be a hindrance, they are things that we take for granted in our ever-changing world.

At Belper School, we have welcomed students from overseas over the last year, including Ukraine, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. They have settled into the school incredibly well and are working super hard.

As you can imagine, things are very different for them now, and, like I’m sure you would agree, starting life in a new place can be a very daunting process. We interviewed some of these students to see how they are getting on at school and we asked about the differences between their previous education and UK education.

Elisabeth and Dalaa were first asked about what they liked and disliked about UK education, the main likes included “the food” and “the people and their traditions are friendly and nice”, however they agreed that weather is a definite dislike, particularly in the winter. The -7 degrees we had in December was a particular loath – something we can all agree on! In Ukraine, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria, schools have a much longer break than the UK, ranging from “3-5 months off”. It’s clear why the students said they are not happy with our measly 6-week summer holiday, with both of them saying “we would love a longer holiday!”

A subject both students said they enjoyed the most was maths “because there is no language barrier and it’s the same as what we know”. Dalaa explained how she’s found learning history and geography difficult because “I learnt the history and geography of Lebanon and Egypt and now England too, it can be confusing.” Dalaa now has knowledge of 3 countries’ history and geography and, whilst that

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can be enriching, we can definitely sympathise with the amount of information and knowledge that is required to retain and understand. Elisabeth spoke about how, in Ukraine, “everyone learns English” and so, whilst it has been a shock to have to learn so much of the English language so quickly, it’s not felt as daunting because “English is a more popular language than Ukrainian.”

Special thanks to Elisabeth and Dalaa for sharing their experiences with us and the readers of All Things Local. They are both a fantastic addition to our school and community.

Here’s a part of a poem called The Émigrée by Carol Rumens. It explores a narrative from a child’s perspective about leaving their home country because it has become war-torn or unsafe.

There once was a country… I left it as a child but my memory of it is sunlight-clear for it seems I never saw it in that November which, I am told, comes to the mildest city.

The worst news I receive of it cannot break my original view, the bright, filled paperweight.

It may be at war, it may be sick with tyrants, but I am branded by an impression of sunlight.

The white streets of that city, the graceful slopes glow even clearer as time rolls its tanks and the frontiers rise between us, close like waves.

That child’s vocabulary I carried here like a hollow doll, opens and spills a grammar.

Soon I shall have every coloured molecule of it.

It may by now be a lie, banned by the state but I can’t get it off my tongue. It tastes of sunlight.

By Staff and students at Belper School

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Children & Education

The Diary of a Local Mum

That Don’t Impress Me Much Is it just me, or is everything nowadays bigger and supposedly ‘better’ than it used to be? Is everyone doing more, and more, and more?

We’re constantly watching other people taking even the most mundane things to the extreme … from cleaning their homes and organising their cupboards to cooking and fitness and everything else in between.

This relentless observation of other people’s lives inevitably leads you to draw comparisons with your own. You may be on holiday with your family having a lovely time, perfectly content playing board games in a caravan in wet and windy Wales, but a quick scroll online reveals that your friends are sunning themselves in the Bahamas. Hmmph. Suddenly your little break by the sea feels a little sub-par. Should you be doing life ‘better’, somehow?

This phenomenon first struck me on pancake day last year. I’ve always made pancakes for the kids and, over the years, I’ve become a pretty accomplished flipper, if I do say so myself. They had always been quite happy with a flip. Sometimes, we’d manage a double flip … or a flip out of the pan onto the plate.

Now, that was a real wow! However, nowadays, that just doesn’t cut it. Don’t try what I’m about to suggest if you’re easily disillusioned but, if you feel you can stand it, just search ‘pancakes’ on TikTok or Instagram or whatever social platform the kids are into nowadays. If you do, you’ll soon see why they were suddenly entirely underwhelmed with the ‘bog standard’ pancakes that had previously kept them happy. All over the internet there are people doing pancake art in pancake stacks presented on hand-designed personalised pancake plates!

And this isn’t just limited to pancakes. Whatever it is you’re doing in life there’s always someone who takes it to another level and then shares it on the internet (presumably just to make the rest of us mere mortals feel inadequate).

This constant comparison of everything we do puts unnecessary pressure on everyone – parents and kids alike – and breeds dissatisfaction. We were all quite happy with our little Pancake Day ritual until we saw what other people were doing, now we’re watching ‘easy pancake art’ tutorials on YouTube.

Yes, you could argue that we’re learning a new skill but is it one we really want to learn? Will a pancake taste better if it looks like a minion? I sincerely doubt it. It’ll just take longer and add extra stress to the process.

We’re much happier if we just focus on our own lives and try not to be influenced by these ‘influencers’ but that’s easier said than done when we’re being constantly bombarded! You can try your hardest to not care, but it’s difficult not to be slightly affected. We’re not always striving to be the best at everything, far from it, but it can be a bit deflating when you’ve had a good time, done a good job, then someone comes along and rains on your parade. We’ve somehow created a crazy and very competitive world where we’re all judging ourselves against each other and it worries me that this is the future our kids will grow up in.

The key is to realise that yes, there will always be people doing bigger, better, more impressive things than you, but they’re not you. Celebrate and enjoy what you’re doing or what you’ve achieved. You’ve just climbed Mam Tor – that’s amazing! Yes, a friend may have climbed Snowdon and elsewhere in the world someone’s reached the summit of Everest, that’s great, but it doesn’t take away from what you’ve accomplished. From flipping pancakes to making cakes, swimming in the sea or growing huge sunflowers – just enjoy what you’re doing here and now. Smile and be gracious towards other people’s extraordinary efforts. Good for them. But good for you, too.

By Helen Young

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Local History

Belper People of the Past: Matilda Pullein and Thomas Godbehere Godbehere as a surname may have medieval origins. One theory is that it started as a nickname for someone who regularly used “God be here!” as an expression of annoyance or frustration. Another theory is that it means ‘bright God’. Variations include Godber, Godbert and Godbet. In the nineteenth century the name was found predominantly in Derbyshire, Cheshire and Yorkshire.

During my strolls in Belper Cemetery my attention was caught by an unusual name on an old grave. I looked up Matilda and Thomas Godbehere and discovered that they had an interesting story.

Matilda was born in Sneinton, Nottingham in 1831 to Thomas and Sarah Pullein, one of seven children.

Her father was a lace maker from Gloucester and her mother was a Nottingham girl. In 1841 they lived in Chilwell. Ten years later Matilda worked as a cap maker, lodging with a family on Woolpack Lane in the heart of the lace-making industry. It is not clear why the Census describes her and another woman as ‘inmates’ as Census enumerators normally used the term ‘lodger’, but not in this instance.

In any case, she had a great change of fortune in 1855 when she married Thomas Godbehere and they set up home with his widowed mother Sarah on The Scotches. Thomas Henry is described in the Census variously as book-keeper, cashier or accountant at Strutts Cotton Mill during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

His parents Thomas and Sarah had married in Middleton-by-Wirksworth in 1815 and settled in Belper where Thomas was born in 1824.

Matilda became a full-time housewife and mother, but tragically the couple lost three of their four sons.

The first son Albert Henry died at the age of 29 of unknown causes. Their second son William Frederick died in infancy and their third son was named after him, the only one to live a long life. Last came George Edward who died of concussion at the age of seven after he had a fall and hit his head while out playing.

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The Godbehere grave in Belper Cemetery

It is hard to imagine the suffering and grief felt by Thomas and Matilda, but they would have rejoiced in the success of William Frederick who emigrated to Australia, where he worked as a commercial traveller.

He also became a successful composer and organist and in 1899 the Belper News described him as “the son of a well-known and respected cashier of Messrs W G and J Strutt … had given promise of becoming more than an ordinary musician but was ordered away from Belper for his health”. His performance on the grand organ of Sydney Town Hall was proudly reported to Belper readers. The only surviving child of Matilda and Thomas, he died in 1935 in New South Wales at the age of 68.

I did not discover if he ever came back to see his parents. His father Thomas died in 1902 leaving an estate of £1,469.11s.9d and Matilda survived him by three years. Although far away in Australia, William Frederick commissioned the grave in Belper Cemetery to commemorate his grandmother, parents and brothers. It is neglected now, as there is probably no-one left to look after it, but there has recently been an excellent clean-up of this area by volunteers from Belper & Duffield Rotary Club. Anyone who cares to seek out the grave will find it on the left of the uphill path to the right of the funeral chapels. It’s a large but modest memorial to the Godbehere family.

By Viv Scott

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Upbeat Keep up to date with the latest police messages and advice: your local police officers are using Derbyshire Alert to share fraud prevention advice, as well as other updates.

Derbyshire Alert is our community messaging system, where you can receive updates from your Safer Neighbourhood Teams. You can sign up by visiting www.derbyshirealert.co.uk.

The following was sent by PCSO Gregory after an increase in frauds reported locally.

Ten golden rules to prevent fraud

Remember these ten golden rules to help you prevent fraud and beat the scammers.

1. Be suspicious of all ‘too good to be true’ offers and deals.

There are no guaranteed get-rich-quick schemes.

2. Don’t agree to offers or deals immediately. Insist on time to get independent or legal advice before making a decision.

3. Don’t hand over money or sign anything until you’ve checked someone’s credentials and their company’s.

4. Never send money to anyone you don’t know or trust,

whether in the UK or abroad, or use methods of payment you’re not comfortable with.

5. Never give banking or personal details to anyone you don’t know or trust.

This information is valuable so make sure you protect it.

6. Always log on to a website directly rather than clicking on links in an email.

7. Don’t just rely on glowing testimonials.

Find solid, independent evidence of a company’s success.

8. Always get independent or legal advice if an offer involves money, time or commitment.

9. If you spot a scam or have been scammed, report it and get help.

10. Don’t be embarrassed about reporting a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there’s no shame in being deceived. By reporting it, you’ll make it more difficult for them to deceive others.

If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam report this to Action Fraud: www.actionfraud.police.uk. Contact the police if you know the suspect or they’re still in the area.

Reporting crime, including fraud, is important. If you don’t tell the authorities, how do they know it’s happened and how can they do anything about it? Remember that if you’re a victim of a scam or an attempted scam, however minor, there may be hundreds or thousands of others in a similar position. Your information may form part of one big jigsaw and be vital to completing the picture.

Community Diary February / March 2023 February:

1st: Belper Historical Society: ‘The Life and Work of a Master Thatcher’ by David Wood. 7:30pm Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road.

Members free, visitors £5.

7th: The Arts Society Derby lecture “160 years of London Underground Design and Architecture” Landau Forte College, Derby, 7pm. Guests welcome £6 (free parking onsite). More info: theartssocietyderby.com 9th – 11th: ‘Puss in Wellies’ – a panto for all the family at Christ Church, The Triangle, Belper DE56 1BA. 7.30pm each evening plus matinee 2.30pm Saturday 11th. Tickets £5 (£3 for primary school aged children). Light refreshments included. Tickets: 01773 824974 / 07813 710028 or on the door.

11th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Leigh Wilbraham. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £6 members, £8 visitors. Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 11th: 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 21st – 25th: Belper Musical Theatre presents: The Wedding Singer! Tuesday - Friday 7.30pm; Saturday 1.30pm & 6.30pm at Belper Community Theatre, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way. Tickets from £13 from www.belpermusicaltheatre.co.uk

March:

1st: Belper Historical Society: ‘The Evans family – their local, national and international influence’ by Katherine Everitt. 7:30pm Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road. Members free, visitors £5.

4th: The Sitwell Singers: Come and sing Duruflé’s Requiem 10am – 5pm (informal performance at 4pm), St Peter’s Church, Belper DE56 1FD. Tickets £20, buffet lunch £5. Tickets: www.sitwellsingers.org.uk or barry@watlings.org.uk.

11th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: David Thomas. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £6 members, £8 visitors. Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 11th: 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 16th: 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.

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 April / May 2023 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Wednesday 22nd February 2022.

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Community

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 recipient of this issue’s bouquet is Anne Sadler of Belper. Anne was nominated by her friend Susan O’Brien, also of Belper. Here’s what Susan wrote: “I would like to nominate my friend Anne Sadler. Anne is well-known in Belper for her warm and generous heart; she will help anyone. Anne is never still! One of her many projects is the launch of the ‘Welcome Meal’. This offers a hot, nourishing meal to anyone who is in need of a friendly face, warmth and companionship. Recently, Anne & her husband Roy have welcomed two Ukrainian women to their home, one of whom has needed a great deal of extra attention due to her complicated health needs. Anne richly deserves a beautiful bouquet.” Susan O’Brien 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.

Anne (right) receives her Friendship Blooms bouquet from friend, Susan.

Closing date for nominations for the next issue is Wednesday 22nd February 2023.

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

by All Things Local; no information is given to any third party.

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All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All Things Local does not officially endorse any advertising/editorial material included within the publication.

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Index

Aerials: AMC Aerials Aerials: Satellite Aerial Services Airport Transfers: Connect Cars Airport Transfers: Holbrook Travel Animal Welfare: The Cat’s Protection League Architect: Pilkington Architecture

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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

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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: 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

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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: TME Electrical

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

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Garage Doors: Garolla Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garden Design: Clare Bufton Gardens Garden Heating & Furniture: Robeys Garden Living: Cabin Master Garden Services: Elements Solutions Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO Gym/Fitness (Ladies only): Gymophobics

63 54 35 59 3 49 39 25

Hearing Specialist: Audiyo Hearing Home Improvements: Next Generation

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Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool Hotel: The Kedleston Country House Hotel: Morley Hayes

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Joinery: L Tansley

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

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Landscaping: Langley 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 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: Angelo’s at The Kings Head Restaurant: The Gallery Restaurant: The Kedleston Country House 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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Walking Footwear: Rock Fall UK Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Clearview Glass Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Smartglaze Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows Windows, Doors, Glass Replacements: JG Glazing Woodburning Stoves: Robeys

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Yoga: Tabitha Yoga

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Happy New Year!

Here are our top tips for looking after your car in 2023 This year saving money will be at the top of most people’s list which is why we’ve put together these tips for spending less on your car whilst keeping safe on the road.

Tip 1. Tyre Checks Checking your tyres once a month really will save you money and of course, keep you safer on the roads. Making sure your tyres are set to the correct pressures ensures they last as long as possible and improves your fuel economy. Get into the habit of looking out for uneven wear (tyres wearing more on one side) which can often be slowed down by wheel alignment if it's caught early enough.

Tip 2. Free reminders When you’re busy, it’s so easy to forget that your MOT is due or even that your car is overdue a service. Signing up for a free reminder means you won’t have to worry about missing those dates ever again!

It takes just a couple of minutes to register, and we'll even send you a discount code with your reminder, so you'll save some money too.

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