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WELCOME LETTER

Hello readers

Welcome to the Christmas and New Year issue of All Things Local! Well, what a year. Is it just us, or has it flown by? It feels like we’ve had a bit of a ‘blink and you’ve missed it’ situation going on!

football legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, and king of interviewers, Michael Parkinson. These stars, amongst others, will be fondly remembered and their legacies live on.

2023 has been the first full year since 2019 to be totally free of any kind of COVID restrictions in the UK, and it’s been good to get back to being able to travel, see friends and relatives, and basically do as we please! We’ve certainly been making the most of this and enjoying all the experiences we can – amongst the highlights of 2023 for Team ATL have been dolphin watching off the coast of Cornwall, being serenaded in Barcelona, and saying hello to a friendly turtle in Turkey! We’re very lucky to have the freedom to travel and will be forever grateful of this privilege. Our freedom is a stark contrast to the atrocities that some people are having to endure in war-torn countries across the world and our thoughts go out to all those affected.

So, what will 2024 have in store? Well, as the last few years have certainly taught us, we have no idea – we couldn’t even hazard a guess! But whatever life throws at us, we’ll enjoy the highs and ride out the lows. By sticking together and supporting each other – as our wonderful local community does so well – we’ll make 2024 another good year! We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all our readers and advertisers for your continued support and kind words about our little magazine. Your positive feedback is always hugely appreciated and, as we enter our 17th year and approach our 100th issue, we’re proud to still be your independent community magazine, successfully connecting local people with local businesses.

As we look ahead to the festive season and all the excitement that brings, it’s also a good opportunity to reflect on the year that’s passed. While the COVID pandemic now seems to be behind us (despite the virus still being very much around) it’s not been the easiest year with spiralling costs taking effect in just about every area of life, making day-to-day more difficult for many. However, 2023 hasn’t just been defined by rising prices, strikes and unprecedented industrial action … there have been many positive memorable moments too, from sporting successes (notably in women’s football as the Lionesses reached the Women’s World Cup Final in June) to Elton John rocking the Glastonbury stage for a final time, and the coronation of our new monarch, King Charles III.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We’ve said a sad farewell to a number of famous people who we’ve lost in 2023 including the much-loved entertainer and renowned dog-lover, Paul O’Grady, international superstar Tina Turner,

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

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Business & Professional

Matters Money Matters:

Business & Professional So, Years it’s thatof time of the year toOur writeFirst another article 10 Belper IFS: Decade

for our favourite local magazine, All Things Local. I am

Money Matters:

10 years ago, Belper Independent Financial wondering what I should be writing about. Not an easy Solutions was formed founder (me, job given the word countafter limits,itsbeing topical and the Kevin Glover) was redundant The many restrictions onmade Financial Advice infrom printed journals 10 Years of Belper IFS: Our First Decade without having numerous caveats and risk warnings! Derbyshire Building Society. 10 years ago,has Belper Financial Since seenIndependent the loss of are The Derbyshire, I couldthen, writeBelper about your up to(me, date and Solutions wasensuring formed afterWills its founder Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Cook and Britannia the best practice of having Powers of Attorney in place Kevin Glover) was made redundant from Building Society to name but a few long-standingThe regardless ofthat your age. these to legal documents are Derbyshire Building Society. institutions are nowThat confined history. not required of until you are oldbeen … but I won’t write and tell Generations people have served Since then, Belper has seen the loss of or Thebeen Derbyshire, you that. That would be a myth and dull. customers of these organisations. You are probably Woolworths, Somerfield, Thomas Cook and Britannia one. State Pension has changed times and Building SocietyAge to name but a fewseveral long-standing soare again. least interest rates have will likely do Or, Imost could explain about the At Inheritance Tax Thresholds institutions that now confined to history. not changed Rubbish then and not much better Generations of people have been or been available for amuch! married couple being upserved to £1,000,000 of these organisations. Youassets are probably today. if you customers have a house and children to leave to. I one. State Pension Age has changed several times and could will write about other toAt reduce/stop such taxes. most do the soways again. least interest rates have Consider this –likely joining EU was considered the right Should I tell you of the benefits of making use of your Gift not changed much! Rubbish then and not much better decision once upon a time. Allowances today. such as the £250 Small Gifts and £3,000 per year Annual Gift room Allowance? I thought that might be a tad From my dining in 2009, to an office in Heanor, Consider this – joining wasofconsidered the right boring, talking about gifts to atthe thisEU time the year. much back to Belper and now the present location, decision once upon a time. has changed including the greyness of my hair and the size ofFrom my waistline! Now asallowances a team wenew have seen As for using your unused ISA and current my dining room in 2009, to of an 8office in Heanor, the client base expand the years. ‘Generous’ back to Belper andover now to the present location, much tax-year improved Annual Pension Allowance of £60,000 successive Chancellors introduce new of legislation hasI changed including the my hair and of the … well, figured you knew thisgreyness already. The benefit impacting the and signposting theofneed size of mypublic waistline! Now as a team 8 wefor have seen tax-relief on pension contributions meaning every £100 theadvice. client base expand over the years. ‘Generous’ financial saved successive can be instantly revalued at £125? brother! Chancellors introduce newOh, legislation impacting the public and signposting the need What about you – what has changed in your livesforover financial advice. All of these things IHow considered. the last 10 years? many jobs have you had? Has your family extended or tragedy struck? How many What about you – what has changed in your lives over times have you moved house? How many pension Givingthe youlast an economic forecast now there’s 10 years? How manyfor jobs2024 have–you had? Has schemes have you been a or member of and simply left, an idea. Explaining that the interest receive your your family extended tragedyyou struck? Howonmany through onehave reason or certainly another? How many bank account is almost still below thecars, rate of times you moved house? How many pension partners other lifebe events haveto occurred? schemes have you been a member of and simply left, inflation –and who would bothered read about that? through one reason or another? How many cars, “It’s risk-free, innit?” I could hear you say. (Really?). How many investments have you made and when partners and other life events have occurred?

were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is

How many investments have you made and when were they last reviewed and looked at? My point is

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Just a Thought... Comfort and Joy

I am sure you are familiar with the carol ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’, especially at this time of year. I have always liked it and I put that down to the feeling of nostalgia it gives me. Instantly it transports me to the Christmas times of childhood. That palpable excitement on Christmas Eve, laying out mince pies. The wide-eyed wonder of waking up on Christmas Day to the rustle of a stocking packed with presents. Now I think on it though, I believe it has more to do with the sentiment of the song. As adults, we usually feel less festive and more stress-tive at this time of year. It is understandable, with a to-do list longer than Santa’s and an expectation of the resplendent roast dinner weighing heavier than a sooty chimney stack. So, if I could wish anything for you this winter it is simply this: comfort and joy.

May you be warm, sheltered, fed, safe, hydrated, cosy and comfortable. May you be with the friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances you wish to in the spaces and places where you feel seen, heard and understood. May your mental and emotional health be well supported and cared for. Though there will not always be happiness, may you be able to salvage joy from a tiny moment, comment, thought or object. Those 18th century folk certainly had the right idea about prioritising comfort and joy for us and each other. So, this winter, I extend the wish of glad tidings of comfort and joy, not just to the merry gentlemen but to you all, however you identify and however you feel. Go gently through the festive season and I hope 2024 brings you strength, courage, and kindness.

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Pull Your Socks Up December the 4th marks the celebration of an overlooked hero in our daily lives – socks! National Sock Day originated in the US. It is a tribute to those rare champions of the sock world: the socks that have successfully navigated the perils of the washing machine, the ones that have braved the spin cycle, been pegged on the line and still remained as a pair. December is the season of gift-giving and, let’s be honest, socks rush to our rescue every year. What on earth would we do if we didn’t have the option of socks for Uncle Andrew or Grandpa George? Now, let’s delve deeper into the drawer of sock trivia: • Did you know that Albert Einstein was not a fan of the humble sock? As a young man he became frustrated with his big toe creating a hole in them so he simply lived his life without them. Perhaps that means we can be cleverer if we give them up. • Socks were once considered as a status symbol. The richer you were, the silkier your socks would be. These days, they have transformed into a means of expressing our personality.

• The Romans were particularly cool and dared to wear their socks with sandals. Apparently, it was very fashionable in those days. The current trend of socks with sliders clearly harks back to this ancient tradition. • The world’s top sock producing location is in China. Datang is known as ‘Sock City’ as it produces 40% of the world’s socks. It makes 22 billion pairs every year. I wonder how many of them remain a pair? • There are superstitions related to socks. Always put on your left sock before your right to bring you luck. Also, if you accidentally put on a sock inside out, it’s best to leave it that way. National Sock Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the surviving pairs in your sock drawer. So, on December the 4th, put your best foot forward and raise a toast to the unassuming sock. They are our daily companions in every step we take.

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Travel Film Locations Around the World While there isn’t a way to magically transport yourself into your favourite movie or series, you can see the real-life locations where they were filmed. Whether you’re looking to get behind the scenes of Hollywood’s greatest productions or simply seeking a unique travel experience, here are six fantastic film or television sets to visit around the world. Dubrovnik, Croatia (Game of Thrones) Game of Thrones fans won’t take long to recognise Dubrovnik’s cobblestone roads and Gothic architecture as King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. To photograph some particularly iconic spots, head to the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the Walls of Dubrovnik. Wander past the ancient city walls and baroque buildings, soaking up the sunshine and the shimmer of the Adriatic, to experience the magic of Westeros for yourself. Matamata, New Zealand (Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies) The cosy town of Hobbiton may have been created specifically for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, but the storybook-like set remains to this day. Venture to the lush, rolling hills of Matamata in New Zealand’s North Island to take a guided tour of the set, including the Hobbit Holes and the Mill, and stop at the world-famous Green Dragon Inn for a pint of specially brewed Hobbiton beer! Skopelos and Skiathos, Greece (Mamma Mia!) A toe-tapping compilation of ABBA’s greatest hits, with a star-studded cast to match, Mamma Mia! immediately became a box office hit after its release in 2008. But of course, the gorgeous Greek islands of Skiathos and Skopelos steal the show.

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Want to see the highlights? Take a bus tour and cruise past several iconic filming locations, including the Agios Ioannis Chapel and Kastani Beach. Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand (The Beach) Ko Phi Phi Leh’s heavenly combination of white sand and turquoise shores was so tantalising that it caused an unprecedented spike in tourism after starring in The Beach. This led to Maya Bay’s temporary closure in 2018, to help it recover from the damage caused by millions of tourists. The beach has now reopened but will close for two months each year for conservation. Salzburg, Austria (The Sound of Music) Salzburg wasn’t just the filming location for The Sound of Music; it was also home to the real Trapp family, and over 300,000 visitors head to the city each year. Stop by Mirabellgarten, where Maria and the children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’, or stay at the magnificent Schloss Leopoldskron, which served as the lakefront façade of the Trapp family home. Angkor Thom, Cambodia (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) Believe it or not, the stone palace Angelina Jolie’s character travels to in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider wasn’t a piece of set design. In fact, this ethereal structure is part of an ancient temple complex in Cambodia called Angkor Thom. Originally built in the late 12th century, the UNESCOlisted Buddhist temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple are collectively the world’s largest religious structure.

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Recipe Slow-cooked Golden Turkey legs An alternative way to enjoy turkey this festive season! This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd – and the slow cooking takes the rich, dark meat of the turkey legs to another level. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 25-30 minutes Cooking time: 2½-3 hours Ingredients: • 50g butter • 3 tbsp rapeseed oil • Sea salt and black pepper • 8 small (around 600g each) Golden Turkey drumsticks • 2 large onions, peeled and diced • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • 8 sprigs fresh thyme • 2 bay leaves • 500ml Madeira wine • 1.5 litres chicken or turkey stock • 150g smoked bacon lardons • 250g wild mushrooms, wiped • 150ml double cream • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard • 1-2 tbsp white truffle paste • 250g Chantenay carrots, roasted Method:

Preheat the oven to 130°C / fan 110°C / gas mark ½.

Place 40g of the butter and 2 tbsp of the oil into a large, lidded, ovenproof pan and heat gently. Season the turkey drumsticks and, in batches, place them skin-side down in the pan. Cook slowly until the skin starts to crisp and turn golden brown. Turn the turkey drumsticks over and repeat on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook slowly over a low heat until they start to go slightly brown. Remove any excess fat from the pan and return the drumsticks to the

pan, together with the thyme and bay leaves. Add the Madeira wine, bring to the boil and reduce until it starts to glaze the meat. Add 1 litre of stock to the pan and bring to the boil again. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and cook in the preheated oven for around 2½-3 hours until the meat starts to come away from the bone. Meanwhile, fry the lardons in the remaining oil. Remove from the pan and then fry the mushrooms in the same pan until lightly coloured. Return the lardons to the pan and remove from the heat. Now, make the sauce: place the remaining stock in a pan and boil until it reduces to approximately 200ml. Add the double cream and bring to the boil again. Stir in the mustard and remove from the heat. When cooked, remove the turkey from the oven. Take the legs out of the pan and set aside. Pass the braising liquid from the turkey legs through a fine sieve. Place the liquid in a pan with the remaining butter and reduce the liquid down to a light glaze. Add the truffle paste and set aside. To serve, place the turkey legs on a serving dish, cover in the truffle liquid, and top with the mushrooms, lardons and roasted Chantenay carrots. Serve with the mustard sauce separately. Recipe created by TV chef and food campaigner Rachel Green (www.rachel-green.co.uk) for Golden Turkeys (www.goldenturkeys.co.uk). Photography © Michael Powell.

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Beer: Shandy & Radler With the dark nights well and truly setting in, the allure of a warming beer is very much the order of the day. Typical styles such as old ales, strong milds, stouts, porters and barley wines are brewed for this season; beers which emphasise the dark malts with a slightly higher abv have depth of flavour that can be savoured whilst sitting next to a roaring open fire. Durham Brewery Imperious (Barrel aged series) Imperious always starts life as Temptation, brewed in January and split into 2 different types of spirit barrels – half matured in Islay barrels and half in rum. As a very general rule, the higher the strength and the darker the beer, the better it gets with age. After 2 or 3 years it smooths out and becomes richer and fuller, if you can resist drinking it this year, that is. Tynt Meadow – English Trappist Ale The UK’s first and only Trappist ale, courtesy of Leicestershire’s Mount Saint Bernard Abbey monks.

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With winter upon us and the need for something warming after those walks on a cold day, what about a glass of mulled wine? Mulled wine is simply any wine that is heated with sugar, honey, herbs and spices and sometimes has sliced fruit added along with brandy, port and any spirit or liquor. Mulling of wine appears to have been around for a number of years. Some of the first records are from Egypt from around 300B.C., with people like Cleopatra and the Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, using it as a medical remedy. In the 1590s, mulled wine appears in English journals, where honey was used to sweeten heavy red wines from Bordeaux. Later, the aristocracy would use cane sugar to show their wealth. The technique of heating wine was used to compensate for any shortcomings of the wine quality and make a strong red or white wine drinkable. As the wine is stored in barrels after being made, its quality can deteriorate the longer it is kept. Recipes vary and virtually any sugar, honey and spice combination can be added. Slow heating of the mixture means that the alcohol is not lost. Some old recipes called for the wine to be heated with a hot poker straight from the fire. Sugar and honey are added to make the wine sweeter while citrus fruit and peel can impart bitterness.

This beer has all the boozy malty and yeasty hallmarks of a Belgian Trappist ale, while being unmistakably English due to the home-grown ingredients used. It’s dark with nutty tobacco flavours and hints of dry fruits, and has a bitter depth to it, making it a perfect cold weather sipper. Elusive – Imperial Morrisman A Double Dry Chocolate Stout amped up with more chocolate. To create this special edition, a portion of the 2021 release aged in a Heaven Hill Bourbon barrel was blended with the 2023 release to give it subtle notes of bourbon. By Sean McKeown Twitter/X: @belperbeerclub

Over the centuries, different cultures and countries have derived their own variations. Ancient Romans called their heated wine ‘Piment’, France called their version ‘Vin Brule’. In Spain what we now know as ‘Sangria’ was served warm and called ‘Vino Caliente’. Portugal had ‘Vinho Quente’, Hungary ‘Forralt Bor’ and Bulgaria ‘Greyano Vino’. The French immigrants to Quebec in Canada created ‘Caribou’, using maple syrup and Canadian whiskey. However, we better know of the mulled wines from the Nordic countries ‘Glogg’ and the German ‘Gluhwein’, from the Christmas markets. For recipes from around the world visit: vinepair.com/ wine-blog/8-delicious-mulled-wine-recipes-from-aroundthe-world – or, if you prefer, call in at your local supermarket to buy a ready-made bottle! If you like wine and would like to learn more, please visit our website www.kilburnwinecircle.weebly.com for our 2024 programme. By David Savidge, Kilburn Wine Circle

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Derbyshire Walking: Ilam from Blore Pastures

Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.3 km Ascent: 700 feet / 212 metres Time: 3 hours Grade: Easy Author: Lou Johnson Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24; Anquet OS Explorer OL24 Start: Blore Pastures car park, Ilam-Moor Lane, Ashbourne DE6 (grid ref. SK136497) This issue’s walk takes us to Derbyshire’s border with the neighbouring county of Staffordshire, namely the picturesque village of Ilam. This is a great walk exploring the village of Ilam, the Manifold Valley, and surrounding countryside. A lovely section following the Manifold upstream leads to Rushley. From here, the route crosses pastures before climbing up to cross the shoulder of Hazelton Clump before returning to the start.

8. Just past the farm, bear left off the track and follow a path with a wall on your immediate left. Ignore the path on the right and continue ahead on a rising path through a gap in a hedge. The path heads up the field to a gate. The path continues with a wall on your right before swinging right to reach the ruin of Upper Musden (grid ref. SK123504). 9. Just before the ruins, turn sharp left along a clear track. This is followed around Hazelton Clump (on your right) to Ilam Moor Lane. 10. Turn left and at the first finger post on the left, cross a stile into a field. Continue down the field to another stile with the car park opposite.

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Walk supplied by Walking Britain (no. 2259). For GPS file or other walks visit www.walkingbritain.co.uk.

1. The walk starts from the Blore Pastures car park (grid ref. SK136497). After parking walk to the end of the car park and continue through the picnic area. The path briefly passes through trees before exiting onto open grassland. 2. Follow the path to reach a lane. Turn right and follow the lane with a fine view of shapely Bunster Hill ahead. 3. Continue along the lane to cross the River Manifold into the village. Keep to the left-hand pavement, pass a phone box and where the road bends right, continue ahead towards Dovedale House. 4. Take the next signed path on the right at a fingerpost and kissing gate (grid ref. SK134509). You are now on the Manifold Way. Follow the path to pass the Church of the Holy Cross (on your left). 5. Just past the church, turn left and continue to the river. Do not cross the bridge and turn right. The path follows the river for two kilometres passing Hamps Springs where underground water returns to the surface. 6. Stay on the path and exit onto Lodge Lane (grid ref. SK129518). Turn left and continue across Rushley Bridge over the Manifold. Cross a cattle grid and continue to Rushley. 7. Where the lane turns left, continue ahead. The lane bends left and then right to pass Musden Grange Farm on your right.

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Fitness Matters The Big C…

Many of us fear getting a cancer diagnosis; it can be our first concern when we type our symptoms into Doctor Google. Often, it thankfully turns out to be something else and we can breathe a sigh of relief. However, there are more than 200 different forms of cancer, breast being the most common, and over 40 million people are living with cancer. I am always looking to challenge myself, both physically and mentally, and enjoy learning new things for the benefit of my clients, hence why I signed up to do the CanRehab course, about exercise and cancer. Before I began this course, I didn’t know the extent of the trials and research that show how much being active can help. I advocate being active all the time but mostly that’s simply because I know how good it makes you feel. Research is now showing that doing an exercise programme before starting treatment can help with preparation for surgery, aid recovery and benefit mental health. Once treatment has begun, it is important to keep active in a way that’s been professionally tailored to meet your needs during this phase. Even 5 minutes of exercise is shown to have massive positive benefits.

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Motoring How to Get More Range from an Electric Car Electric cars have received criticism for their real-world ranges being less than claimed values, with a shortfall of up to 30 per cent according to a recent study by What Car?. So, here are some top tips to maximise the range of an EV: Reduce your speed To get more miles, you should reduce your speed. EV ranges are less at motorway speeds, especially for any period of time. Electric cars are generally far more efficient at between 50mph and 60mph, so driving more slowly can result in shorter journeys than going faster and having to charge more frequently. Make the most of regenerative braking All EVs on the market feature regenerative braking, where the electric motor can be used as a generator to send energy back to the battery when you lift off the accelerator or brake. Regenerative braking can help add charge to your battery as well as saving the regular brakes, meaning they won’t need changing as often. Turn off the heater and air conditioning when not needed Some EVs are badly impacted by having the air conditioning or heating on, so switch this off where possible, as well as any other unneeded ancillary features. Most EVs offer an ‘Eco’ setting for climate control that requires less energy, but won’t cool down the cabin as

quickly. To warm up, plenty of new EVs feature heated seats, which is less energy-intensive than heating the whole interior. Choose a more efficient route Many navigation services, including popular Google Maps, provide several route suggestions and even highlight those using the least energy – ideal if you’re in an electric car. Pre-warm or cool your car before setting off If your car is plugged in at home, preconditioning allows you, via a smartphone app, to heat or cool the car’s interior to get it to the right temperature. Preconditioning also benefits your car’s range, as the car cools or heats while plugged in, thus preserving battery power for driving. Correct charging Many manufacturers recommend only charging an EV to 80 per cent capacity, where possible. This is because the last 20 per cent of charge is particularly energy-intensive. Over time, and with constant 100 per cent charges, it could degrade the battery and its ability to maintain range. Pick your EV carefully If you’re doing a lot of motorway runs and racking up high mileage, a small EV (such as a Mini Electric, for example), is not recommended as you’ll struggle to get a long range from it. Choose smaller alloy wheel size options (if available), as this can add up to around 20 miles of range compared to the largest rims. Consider an EV fitted with a heat pump or optioning one if not fitted as standard. A heat pump takes excess heat from the battery and electrical systems, plus warm outside air, which can be used to heat the cabin. It’s a much less energy-intensive process than a traditional heater.

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Short Story Chas and Dave “I don’t see why it’s us who’ve got to stay in just because your Alan’s gone on a cruise,” Debbie grumbled, hurrying to keep up with Gary as he strode up his mum’s driveway. “Can’t someone else look after his pets?” “Mum’s been taking care of Chas and Dave all week,” Gary said. “She deserves to let her hair down.” “Fancy calling your dogs that!” Debbie snorted. “Surely they’ll be fine on their own for a few hours?” “Normally yes,” Gary nodded, “but it’s New Year’s Eve and there’ll be fireworks. They get nervous.” “I know it’s New Year’s Eve,” said Debbie as they reached the front door. “There’s a band on at the Nag’s Head.” “That’s where Mum’s going.” Gary wiped his feet on the mat. “But who wants to spend the night in a noisy pub anyway?” Debbie wouldn’t have minded. She’d found a gorgeous dress in the Boxing Day sales. It seemed a shame to wear it just sitting in front of Cath’s television all night. “Only me!” Gary called, opening the front door. “And Debs.” “I’m just doing my finishing touches,” Cath shouted from the bathroom, “be down in a minute.” “Did Alan leave his games console here, like he promised?” Gary called from the bottom of the stairs. “Have you plugged it in yet?” “It’s in that box by the telly.” Cath looked over the bannister. “You’ll have to sort it out yourself.” Debbie followed Gary into the lounge. “Where are Chas and Dave then?” “Don’t worry about them.” Gary lifted the console out of the box. “Awesome, he’s left some games as well.” “Surely the whole point of us being here is to worry about them?” Debbie said. “Otherwise, we’d be out partying like everyone else.” “But look, we’ve got ‘Call of Duty’!” Gary untangled the power lead. “Surely that’s more fun?” “For you, maybe,” Debbie groaned. She might have known Gary would spend the evening playing video games; he’d been talking about Alan’s new console for weeks. The last thing she wanted to do on New Year’s Eve was watch Gary shoot zombies.

“There’s stuff in the fridge, just help yourselves.” Cath walked into the room struggling with her necklace. “Just give me a hand with this will you Debs?” “Are Chas and Dave in the back garden?” Debbie said, fixing the clasp behind Cath’s neck. “Will they need walking?” Cath gave her a strange look. “Don’t be silly Deb.” Gary jumped up and ushered Cath towards the front door. “Hadn’t you better get going, Mum?” “Don’t call me silly.” Debbie blushed angrily. “I’ve always been very good with dogs.” Gary froze. “Chas and Dave aren’t dogs, sweetheart.” Cath paused and studied the pair of them. “What’s Gary been telling you now?” “To be fair to me, I never said they were dogs,” Gary stuttered. “I just said they were Alan’s pets.” “Did you really?” Cath raised her eyebrows. “That’s true I suppose.” “You said we had to stay in because the fireworks would make them nervous.” Debbie suddenly felt very suspicious. “Didn’t you, Gary?” “Wow!” Cath laughed. “That’s very considerate.” “I thought it would be romantic to have a quiet night in.” Gary clutched the gaming controller to his chest. “Just the two of us.” “Which two?” Debbie put her hands on her hips. “You and me, or you and ‘Call of Duty’?” “You could keep Chas and Dave company while I played?” Gary suggested feebly. “Wouldn’t that be nice?” “What exactly are Chas and Dave?” Debbie frowned. “They’re stick insects,” Cath said. “Come on girl, get your coat – we’re going out.” By Jackie Brewster

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When Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843 it was an overnight success, following the fortune of miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as ‘humbug’. With its heartrending characters, rich imagery and evocative language, the hopeful message of A Christmas Carol remains as significant today as when it was first published. This version is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library – beautiful books that make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

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Belper School Cultures Unite as Japanese Students Visit Belper School Twenty-five years of unity with Toyota City and Derbyshire has led to some of the best students in their city being given the opportunity to learn more about our countries’ contrasting language and culture. The link first started with Toyota’s Burnaston factory, which is built on an old aerodrome. The land was once home to Derby Airport, this was later known as Burnaston Aerodrome. A key aspect of our relationship between Toyota city is the close relationship and great understanding of communities in the UK and Japan. In September, students from Toyota City visited us at Belper School. During their on-site visit, the students enlightened us on their culture, showing us photos of their families, school trips and sporting events. They were enthusiastic and very polite, sharing their experiences of Japan. On their last day, we gave the students an opportunity to create a video for our school, showing off something from their culture. Our group of students decided to teach origami. Through basic English, we went step-by-step through the process of making an origami heart. We kept the instructions simple allowing everyone to be able to access making and watching the video. Whilst there was a language barrier, the students were keen to improve their English as we went through this process. I was amazed at their talents in this art and I can confidently say that I do not think I have the talent they do! Our online exchange allowed us to get to know two Japanese students on a more personal level. With help from a PowerPoint already prepared, we shared our town, school and social life through photos and basic written facts. They were clearly very interested in Belper East Mill and the community we have in Belper. While our school system seems very much alike the students were surprised that we were given homework, as one student said “We do all our work in school and have lessons during the day for homework.”

A student stated “Their ongoing, continuous smiles made me feel comfortable in their presence.” I personally will always remember them by their respect for everything around them. I was lucky enough to witness these top students interact and engage with a traditional English lesson. Their approach to this difference amazed me, with their resilience to try new things, which was prominent when being taught how to use different musical instruments and they even experienced a ‘good old English meal!’ This unification between our countries has taught Belper School pupils that people, no matter their differences, can come together and celebrate. I was told personally by an individual Japanese student that “festivals and celebrations are a big part of their school life.” Students look forward to these events and are proud of their heritage and traditions. It made me think that not just Derbyshire, but the whole of the UK should congregate to celebrate our way of life and culture, together as a community. I find myself often questioning if I am actually part of my own community… As students, our lives at Belper School will always be impacted by the experiences we partake in. By Ruby Harrison & Grace Kirkman

It was very interesting to see two totally different societies interact and gain friendships along the way.

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The Diary of a Local Mum

Christmas Through the Ages Christmas is always a special time, but with kids it’s extra-special. The magic, excitement and wonder all go up a notch (or several) when children are involved. However, Christmases are distinctly different at various ages throughout childhood… Let’s start at the start: baby’s first Christmas. You’re uber-excited, but it can turn out to be a bit of a damp squib. Depending on their age (anywhere between 0 - almost 12 months) baby’s unlikely to have much awareness of what the heck is going on. Instead, they’re probably a bit freaked out by the fact that everything has changed – their routine has gone out of the window, there are lots of strange visitors, and Mum keeps insisting on putting daft hats on them and trying to take photos. They may feel slightly discombobulated, but they can still take in the bright lights, decorations (always tempting to try and have a munch on), music and general seasonal merriment, as they gurgle and watch in wide-eyed amazement. When it comes to gifts, baby won’t know the present from the paper but they’ll be inundated nonetheless, as excited friends and relatives want to mark their first Christmas. Prepare for the inevitable onslaught of brightly coloured, flashing, noisy toys and enough festive baby-grows to save you doing any washing until at least New Year. Fast forward to the toddler and young child years … and this is the really fun bit, when kids understand Christmas and ‘look forward’ to it each year (clearly this is a huge understatement – there’s a real possibility they might burst with excited anticipation!). Younger kids truly embrace the festivities and, bar exhausted tantrums and the standard refusal to go near the bearded man in red, they often bounce from one exciting event to another on a wave of Christmas spirit (fuelled by half their bodyweight in sugar). Kids’ eyes light up in wonderment and parents get a warm, fuzzy feeling as they watch their offspring

relishing every aspect of the celebrations. Presents can be pretty much anything from a wrapped-up bar of chocolate to that season’s must-have toy; much of the thrill is in the anticipation of what’s beneath the tree, and the frantic ripping off of the meticulous wrapping. So then, we come to teens. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still magical – they still love it, and we love that they love it – but it’s different. They’re masters at concealing their excitement, for a start (we know it’s there, somewhere). They no longer want to leave a mince pie out for Santa (poor guy could starve, given his work schedule!) and nor do they want to go and see him at a garden centre; the festive trips dwindle. There are certainly still Christmas parties, but now you don’t accompany them to supervise pass the parcel and take photos; no siree! You’re allowed to wait in the car when you pick them up, but preferably at the end of the street. Instead of sending letters to the North Pole they send links in text messages. Christmas Day once involved a toy tsunami and endless building of Lego, but now they slope off to their rooms to plug into the latest electronic gadget. However, while it’s all different, you can celebrate the festive season with them on a more adult level. You don’t have to worry about babysitters for Christmas parties – your kids may come with you, or even be able to taxi you (payback!). Festive family time is less frantic as the hyped-up chaos is in the past; now time together is more about enjoying festive films, food, drinks, silly games and each other’s company. And, while your older kids pretend that they’re ‘totally over’ the Christmas traditions they used to enjoy, just wait until younger relatives or friends arrive … within minutes your teens are fully immersed in playing the part, all for the sake of the ‘kids’. It’s come full circle; now it’s their turn to pass on the magic.

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Local History Something from Strutts: Strutts School Reunion

The Strutts Community Centre plays host to numerous classes and events throughout each year and most visitors are aware of the educational history of the building. However, there have only been a few occasions when former Strutts students have had an opportunity to meet and there have been no Middle School reunions in the building. In order to remedy this the centre opened its doors to around 80 former Grammar and Middle School students for the September 2023 School Reunion Event. It has been a number of years since the last Grammar School reunion so we were very pleased to find such a high level of interest. Visitors were welcomed by Dr Nick McLeod, Chair of the Guardians of Strutts, who is always happy to talk about the current restoration project and the considerable improvements which have been made to the building since its acquisition; they were then

invited to participate in tours of the old school, much of which is still recognisable to those who studied in its classrooms. The four-hour duration of the event provided ample opportunities to peruse the many items of memorabilia which have been collected since the departure of the final students in 2008. These include a range of documents, numerous photographs and some items of school uniform which have somehow – miraculously – survived! Sadly, although the Grammar School is well documented, we have very little evidence of Middle and Primary School life and would really appreciate donations from these periods in the educational life of Strutts. There was much to discuss as old friends were reunited and memories were shared. Names and dates helped with identification and there were some animated discussions concerning lessons, classrooms and teachers. Feedback after the event was positive and many people expressed their pleasure at seeing the old school again, even though there is still much to do if we are to restore it to its former glory. A buffet lunch was enjoyed by all, with an appropriate and accomplished musical backdrop provided by pianist Alan Doyle. As the event progressed the visitors were invited to share their reminiscences of school days by writing down memories and experiences. These are to be collected as part of the Strutts archive and will undoubtedly be of interest to future generations. Many thanks to all who attended, and to the Strutts volunteers who made everything run so smoothly. If you have anything to add to our archive of memories please get in touch; we are always on the lookout for new materials. By Joan Hardy Strutts Society Committee www.strutts.org.uk

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Upbeat: Don’t Give a Cyber-criminal a Gift This Year It’s that time of year when bargains are all around… but, unfortunately, so are fraudsters. Protect yourself if you’re buying online with these simple steps: 1. Choose where you shop: Do your research by reading online reviews about the company or the user if you’re shopping on selling sites. 2. Payment method: Avoid paying by bank transfer unless you know and trust the person or company, as these payments do not offer protection if you become a victim of fraud. Most major credit card providers insure online purchases. 3. Securing your account: Use a strong, separate password and two-factor authentication (2FA) for your email account. Criminals can use your email to access your other online accounts. 4. Take care with links in emails or texts: Links may take you to fake websites, designed to steal your money and personal details. Instead of clicking the links, type the shop’s website address manually into your browser, or find it through a search engine. 5. Keep up-to-date: Keep your software and apps updated, as criminals use weaknesses in software to attack your devices and steal information, such as your payment details.

6. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA): 2FA is a way for the service you’re using to double check that you really are the person you claim to be, when logging in, therefore providing additional protection. 7. Use a password manager: Avoid using the same password repeatedly with a password manager. Save the passwords in your browser, or use a secure third-party password manager application (research highly reviewed providers). These systems remember all your login details and create strong, complex passwords for each of your online accounts. The only password you’ll need to remember is the master password for the manager itself. 8. Don’t give away too much information: You shouldn’t need to give out your mother’s maiden name, or the name of your primary school, in order to buy something. Be cautious if an online store asks for more details than required for your purchase. Scams can be incredibly convincing so, if you think you, or someone you know, has been a victim of online fraud, in the first instance contact your bank to report that fraud has taken place and follow their advice. Then report the offence to Action Fraud via their website www.actionfraud.police.uk. For further advice, contact us via www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact-us, phone 101, or direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Community Diary December 2023 / January 2024 December 2023: 2nd: Ship of Fools stand-up comedy at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30 for 8pm, BYO drinks. £10 book online at www.wegottickets.com. E: shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk. 3rd: Belper Winter Food and Gift Fair, 10am – 3pm Belper Town Centre (slow shopping from 9.30am) 6th: Belper Historical Society “Where was Belper’s Medieval Manor House & Roman Settlement and is it all about the Nailers?” by Denise Grace. 7:30pm, Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road. Members free, visitors £5 5th: Arts Society Derby lecture: “In the Kingdom of the Sweets” The Nutcracker by Nigel Bates. 7.15pm (doors 6.30pm) at Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. Free parking; 1st visit free. Info: www.theartssocietyderby.com. 10th: Gong Bath, 7-8.30pm, No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. £15. Booking: Rachel 07816458784; rach.barnett1983@gmail.com. 9th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Brett Wales. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £10 admission. Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 17th: Willow Workshop: Solstice celebration. 10am – 4pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. £90pp, all materials included, booking essential. Contact Emma: enquiries@emmaparkins.co.uk or www.emma-parkins.co.uk 22nd: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op. January 2024: 9th: Arts Society Derby lecture: “Fashion, Fur and Feathers – Women’s Fight for Change” by Tessa Boase. 7.15pm (doors 6.30pm) at Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. Free parking; 1st visit free. Info: www.theartssocietyderby.com. 13th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Tim Flint. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £10 admission. Refreshments available. www.belperorganclub.com 18th: Belper Historical Society “Policing in 19th Century Derbyshire” by Robert Mee. 7:30pm, Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road. Members free, visitors £5. 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 2024 please email it to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk. Deadline is Tuesday 19th December 2023.

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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 or who works hard to make a difference. Let All Things Local surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

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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 Sandra Douglas of Belper. Sandra was nominated by her parents, Barbara and Joe Douglas, also of Belper. This is what they wrote: “We would like to nominate our daughter, Sandra Douglas, who supports many good causes and charities, and is always willing to offer help if needed. She makes meals for ‘Stopgap Derby’ who support homeless people. She volunteers in the Oxfam Bookshop and, for many years, has been involved in Scouting in Belper. She raises funds and has set up a charity to support Cherish School in the slums in Kenya and, lastly, she is a boarder for Guide Dogs for the Blind, providing temporary accommodation for their puppies as needed. Above all she is a very supportive and loving daughter and mum.” Barbara and Joe Douglas 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 Village 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.

Sandra with her Friendship Blooms bouquet.

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

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Joinery: L Tansley

Landscaping: Mount Pleasant Landscaping Log Supplies: Robeys

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Bathrooms: Best One Bathrooms 32 Bathrooms: Browns 36 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 50 Blinds: UK Blinds 57 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters: Hillarys 2 Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Products: Browns 36 Building Work: JJN 40 Building Work: Little Job Building Co 30 Building Work: Midland Building & Roofing 46 Building Work: Simon Owen Response 38 Building Work: TDB Builders 44

Mobility Products: Derbyshire Mobility

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 Care Home: Nightingale Care & Nursing Home Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson Carpets & Flooring: Spondon Carpets Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt Cleaning/Sanitising: Molly Maid Cleaning/Sanitising: Time For You Clothing Store: Edinburgh Woollen Mill Computer Support: PC Support Conservatory Roofs & Double Glazing: Riber

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Dentures: Beautiful Dentures

Education: Kilburn Nursery & Infant School 59 Electrical Goods Retailer: Lester & Nix 12 Electrician: A Hallam 45 Electrician: Andy Hill 55 Electrician: Devenport Electrical 38 Electrician: JB Electrical & Security Systems 57 Electrician: McPherson-Davis 41 Financial Advice: Belper IFS 10 Florist: Floraline 68 Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels 36 Funeral Director: Thomas Ryde & Son 65 Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garden Centre: Meynell Langley Garden Heating & Furniture: Robeys Garden Living: Cabin Master Garden Services: Elements Solutions Garden Services: TMS Gifts: Hurst Chemist Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO

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Hearing Specialist: Audiyo Hearing Hotel: Horsley Lodge Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool Hotel: The Kedleston Country House Hotel: Morley Hayes

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Kitchens: Dream Doors 55 Kitchens: Holtams 43

Nursing Home: Nightingale Care & Nursing Home 67 Painting & Decorating: John the Painter 46 Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner 6 Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance 57 PC Support: Rosemills Technology Solutions 9 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 24 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 55 Pet & Equine Laundry Service: Derbyshire Pet & Equine 15 Pharmacy: Hurst Chemist 13 Plastering: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 44 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 41 Plastering: S Beresford 30 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 38 Plumbing & Heating: CB 30 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA 49 Plumbing & Heating: MDA 44 Plumbing & Heating: Woodward 46 Properties Wanted for Cash: Ethical Property Partners 51 Property Maintenance: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 44 Property Maintenance: Simon Owen Response 38 Property Services: Steve the Handyman 44 Railway Travel: The Derwent Valley Line Reflexology: Reflexology with Vicky Restaurant: Horsley Lodge Restaurant: The Kedleston Country House Restaurant, Function Room: Morley Hayes Roofing: Midland Building & Roofing Roofing: Thompsons Roofing

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Security: Prestige 41 Shiatsu: Shiatsu Healing Space 23 Solar Panels: Andy Hill 55 Solicitors: Ellis Fermor & Negus 4 Solicitors: Shacklocks 8 Solicitors: Smith Partnership 11 Taxi: Holbrook Travel Taxi: Steve’s Cars Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tree Care: Evergreen Treescapes Tree & Garden Services: Pennine Tyres: Best Grip Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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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

To advertise contact Ruth: T: 01332 883140 M: 07545 261034 E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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