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“The Cold Edition” no. 10 January/February 2010

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Introduction Hello all and welcome to our 10th edition of S40 Local.

2010 has arrived! A belated Happy New Year to you all, I hope this coming year brings good things to every one of us. And, if you’re into your resolutions, have a look at page 6 for some ideas, inspiration and local help.

It’s been a funny start to 2010, by the time you read this, the ‘big freeze’ might be a distant memory, but as I write the snow is still making it’s presence felt, albeit in a grey slushy way. To remind you we have some great pictures from the Chesterfield Photographic Society. I’d like to say a big thanks to the members who rose to the challenge of capturing so many brilliant local pictures of the snow – check out page 24, we “I would just like to couldn’t include them all, but I hope you like the ones we have say a big thank you, included.

this is without doubt the best advert I have ever placed, I have completed jobs both big and small from the ad, the furthest was one mile away. Save the planet” Steve Rawson Tiling.

I enjoyed a particularly uplifting mountain bike ride on 3rd Jan (two of the pictures in the edition come from this ride) taking in Holymoor, Beeley, Chatsworth and Baslow Edge and although it was excellent in the crisp powder snow with blue skies I’m still a little annoyed at not getting a photo of the 4x4 towing 2 skiers down the road!

We have Valentine’s Day coming up, quickly followed by Mother’s Day – if this sounds a bit like I’ve turned into Mr Supermarket, with my Easter Eggs on the shelves before you’ve finished your Christmas Dinner, then I apologise. However, in attempting to keep S40 topical and reminding you to ‘think about buying local’ when buying gifts, I make no apology.

We’ve a couple of new businesses advertising this month – TLC Services, are Marie and Yvonne, qualified in domestic care they provide support for people who need help around the home, next month we’ll feature an article on them so you can learn more about them. Another new business to S40 Local - SRW Fitness, a personal trainer who will work with you to reach your health, weight and fitness goals. Please get in touch with them if you are looking for the services they provide (and mention where you saw them!) And don’t forget to try out “The Poachers Rest”, the newest restaurant on Chatsworth Road. Michael from the Real Ale Corner has reopened on the site of La Bistro Chameleon (near Morrisons), a hearty place to enjoy a meal and a real ale.

I hope you enjoy this edition, if you have any comments to make or there are things you’d like to see in future editions, please do get in touch.

Best Wishes Paul.

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What’s On? 16th Jan to 20th March

Chesterfield In Wartime: An exhibition about how we all 'kept calm and carried on' on the Home Front. Contact the Chesterfield Museum for details on 01246 345727.

Friday 22nd January

Holymoorside Film: Miss Potter - charming dramatisation of the life and loves of Beatrix Potter. Cert PG. Starts at 7.30pm. Holymoorside Village Hall. Contact Ann on 01246 567118.

Tuesday 26th January

ANYTHING - OR NOTHING? Changes in Chesterfield Town Centre, 1985 to 2010. Part of Chesterfield Library's 25th Anniversary. Presented by Godfrey Holmes at the Library Lecture Theatre 7.30pm. Pay on the door (price to be confirmed but likely to be around £1.50).

Sat 30th Jan

POTATO DAY: Transition Chesterfield Pavements shopping centre 10am to 2pm. All sorts of potato based fun - 68 different variety of potato seed available. Visit www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk for more information or call 01246 239289.

Tuesday 2nd February

Chesterfield Film Makers invite anyone interested in making videos to their regular Tuesday evening meetings at Walton Village Centre. 7.30pm for 7.45pm. For more details phone 272333.

Monday 8th February

NEDIAS: Mining of Ganister - Raye Battye talks about local mining of Ganister, the very important refractory mineral needed for lining the steel furnaces of Sheffield. 7:30pm at the Friends' Meeting House, Ashgate Road. For details contact North East Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology Society via Cliff on 234212.

Tuesday 9th February

Holymoorside Film: The Damned United - Filmed in Chesterfield, a look at Brian Clough's time at Leeds United. Cert 15. Starts at 8.00pm. Holymoorside Village Hall. Contact Ann on 01246 567118

Tue 9th Feb

Chesterfield Cycle Campaign: Meetings in Meeting Room 1 in the Market Hall at 7.30pm. For further details contact Alastair on 01246 520820.

Tuesday 9th February

Chesterfield Civic Society: There will be a talk on Anglo-Saxon Art and Architecture. 7.30 in the Eyre Chapel, Newbold. Contact Yvonne Williamson on 01246 566509 for more information.

Wednesday 10th Feb

Brampton Ladies Club: Meeting every Wednesday evening during school terms at Old Hall Junior School. Speakers, socials and good fellowship. 7.30pm for 8pm. For more information phone 272333.

Thursday 11th February

Singing for the Brain: St John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane. Dementia sufferers and carers are all welcome for a fun afternoon. For details Church Office 01246 566 205.

Saturday 20th Feb

Life on the Home Front: Come and find out about life in the 1940s from our costumed re-enactors.

Contact the Chesterfield Museum for details on 01246 345727.

Friday 26th February

Holymoorside Film: Mrs. Palfrey at The Claremont - Comedy Drama with elegant, adorable performance by Joan Plowright. Cert PG. Starts at 7.30pm. Holymoorside Village Hall. Contact Ann on 01246 567118.

Monday 8th March

NEDIAS AGM & Members Evening: Includes slides on the Bolsover rail tunnel and following the AGM Patrick Morriss to talk on the Cromford Canal. Patrick is Chairman of the Friends of the Cromford Canal, and is currently extremely active in raising funds for restoration. 7.30pm at the Friends' Meeting House, Ashgate Road. For details contact Cliff on 234212.

Tuesday 9th March

Holymoorside Film: 'The Lemon Tree' A Palestinian widow defends her lemon tree field when a new Israeli Defence Minister moves next door. "There might be politics, religion and culture in the way, but if ordinary people could just talk to each . . . " Cert. PG. Starts at 8.00pm. Holymoorside Village Hall. Contact Ann on 01246 567118

Tuesday 9th March

Chesterfield Cycle Campaign: Meetings in Meeting Room 1 in the Market Hall at 7.30pm. For further details contact Alastair on 01246 520820.

PUB NIGHTS? Regular Events at the Peacock Inn: Chatsworth Road. Quiz Night on Mondays 9:30 start with free food, a gallon of ale for the winner and the £100 quiz question. Folk Night on Thursdays. Come along and enjoy the singing from 9:00 onwards.

Pub Quiz on Tuesday and Sunday nights at the Star Inn on Chatsworth Road. Why not come along? You might end up winning a load of free beer!

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Join the fun and friendship of our local community cinema Now in its 5th year!

Top-rating big-screen movies shown Tuesday and Friday evenings (check dates and times)

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Come along and meet new friends over a glass of wine or a cup of tea A warm welcome awaits you!

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New Years Resolution Anyone?

The first of January comes around and it’s time to think about your resolutions … but are yours any different to anyone else's? Here’s are the top 10 - recognise any?

Perhaps you want to try being a organic, Brampton Manor for little bit greener - resolve to catch fitness or pamper, Back to Basics for the traditional gym approach or the bus, walk or cycle for more of your journey’s, I maybe you need a bit more Things to do on New Years Day? know I’ve been support? Seb “In ancient England, chimneys this more in the 1.

Get In Shape Walker could were swept so that good luck snow, so I should really try to keep help with could more easily descend 2.

Quit Smoking/Drinking that up! Also the personal training. and stay” 3.

Spend More Time With guys at Transition If it’s a bit more spiritual then try Linda Thompson’s Chesterfield have some great Family/Friends ideas, advice and skills workshops Yoga Classes or simply a more 4.

Get Out of Debt frequent pamper or massage at the to help you on your way. One simple change is to leave the car at Beauty Salons – Kiwi, Chatsworth 5.

Get Organised Hair & Beauty, Tribes or TreeneUK. home and walk to school with the 6.

Do Better At Work Perhaps take up swimming - either kids.

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Learn Something New get some lessons or simply spend A few words of warning though, some time in the pool.

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Travel More try to a sensible number of 9.

Help Others resolutions, perhaps one or two Get organized, have you been putting off jobs around the house, that you’re likely to achieve rather 10. Improve Yourself than a long list that will never again that extension or conservatory so see the light of day. And once The Jan. 1 date observed in our culture today came with the Dutch via you’ve got your resolutions written Rome. The early Roman calendar used March 1 as New Year's Day. But down (both of them) make sure Julius Caesar changed the date to January, a month named after Janus, they are something you can really achieve, I’d love to do the Iron Man the god of gates, doors and beginnings. Janus had two faces, one Triathlon, but I realise it’s never looking forward, the other backward. going to happen so perhaps two sessions a week on the bike and a Now it’s well into January and I’ve you don’t need to move (after all short run is a better bet. made my resolutions, written them it’s a great place round here Ed.) neatly in the first page of the new See pages 28 onwards there’s most Also … don’t keep them to notebook I got for Christmas, and yourself! The more people you tell, of the answers you need, be it already it’s late January and I’ve house, garden, bathroom, kitchen, the better the level of support forgotten to do anything about bedroom or simply a fresh coat of you’ll get. them! paint.

So, if that’s sounds like you – or if you haven’t yet thought about something you’d like to change, do differently or achieve this year, this little article might help you find some local people who could give them a kick start.

A quick look through the list and there’s a number or resolutions that can be done using businesses and support in and around the area, so perhaps it’s not as difficult as we make out?

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Perhaps you want to arrange your next holiday, to beat the winter blues, obviously the team at Travel Advisors are here to help.

Learn Something New: There’s plenty of local help with Languages for German (Neil Zealander), Spanish (Spanish Talk) or Spanish/ French at the Language Learning Centre. Music? Simon Redfern can assist you with guitar lessons. You And last point … The S40 could also check out Chesterfield resolution is of course – ‘whatever college for evening and part time you do, try and keep it local’. courses.

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Ten things to do in the garden in January and February January and February can be the coldest months, however there is still plenty to do in the garden.

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Lag outdoor taps to prevent freezing

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Force rhubarb by putting a bucket on top of it.

3. Reshape and repair lawn edges – but don't walk on the lawn if there is a frost on it.

4. Chit potato tubers in February 5. Prune and reshape: > Deciduous bushes, trees and hedges such as hawthorn, beech, hazel, apple, pears, roses, pyracanthus, and cotoneaster. > Wisteria > Ornamental vines such as virginia creeper > In February prune, buddleia, hydrangea, lavertera, ceanothus, hardy fuchsias and winter flowering shrubs that have finished flowering such as viburnum 6. Plant or transplant deciduous trees, shrubs and hedges 7. Put your lawn mower in for a service and drain any fuel from any petrol powered tools such as hedge cutters – it does not keep !

8. Keep an eye on your pond to make sure it does not freeze over. If it does rest a hot pan on the surface to melt a hole in the ice. Do not crack the ice – it stresses the fish !

9. Keep putting food out for birds.

10. If you have not done so already, clear your borders and veg patch of weeds and cover them with either well rotted manure or compost.

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Valentines Day: Sunday 14th February History. Valentines day comes around again and we look forward to delivering flowers and chocolates and demonstrating our love … but have you ever wondered why? Thanks to the internet I’ve done some research and can confirm that it’s all down to a defiant Priest called Father Valentine ...

More recently Valentine's Day or Saint bothered, perhaps surprise them with Valentine's Day has been celebrated a token of your affection... on February 14, by many, throughout the world. In the English-speaking Include this quote attached to a gift countries, it is the traditional day on from the Portrait Lounge … "Life has which lovers taught us that love What would your perfect valen- does not consist in express their love tines gift be? “A meal at the for each other by gazing at each other, sending Valentine's but in looking Poachers Rest on Chatsworth cards, presenting Road, we can walk there and back outward together in flowers, or offering the same and enjoy a great meal” confectionery. The direction” (Antoine Deirdre at Created Gallery. day is most closely de Saint-Exupery). associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the Or simply one of these on the flowers form of "valentines". Modern from ARUM … "The rose speaks of Valentine symbols include the heartlove silently, in a language known only shaped outline, doves, and the figure to the heart" (Unknown) or "If I had a of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th flower for every time I thought of you, century, handwritten notes have I could walk in my garden largely given way to mass-produced forever” (Alfred Lord Tennyson). greeting cards. The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth How about this? "The only true gift is -century Great Britain. (Source: a portion of yourself” (Ralph Waldo Wikipedia and History.com).

Emerson) but I suspect you’d be more

St Valentine was a rather defiant priest under the rule of emperor Claudius the 2nd, a ruthless leader What will you do? Perhaps this year who sent his huge armies of men off ignore the ‘commercialisation’ of the to fight. To ensure that the armies day, ‘that age old excuse for not were not homesick and pining for buying a card or flowers’ and fashion loved ones he did what any ruthless a handwritten love note. leader would do and What would your perfect valen- If you need some banned his soldiers from getting inspiration... tines gift be? “Fresh Tracks married. Father Breakfast with my wife in WhisValentine defied the “You come to love tler then a few early morning emperor and not by finding the runs on deserted pistes” secretly continued perfect person, but Paul (editor). to marry young by seeing an couples, as was only imperfect person to be expected, he was found out and perfectly” (Sam Keen). the emperor had him jailed. Young couples he had secretly wed would "In dreams and in love there are no continue to come and visit him in jail impossibilities” (Janos Arnay). and would pass him flowers and notes through the bars to show their However, if ‘commercialisation’ is just gratitude. As with any good story another excuse for ‘not can’t be Father Valentine fell in love with his jailers daughter and on Feb 14, the day he was executed he passed the young girl a note. It was signed from your valentine. A tradition was born.

The day later became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

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appreciated by giving something to show you remembered … visit a great selection of gifts locally at Libby’s, Created Gallery and Moo Moo. If you’re a film buff get a film in and turn the fire up. The most popular films to watch on valentines include the classic love triangle that is “Casablanca” with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The “English Patient” with Ralph Fienns and Kirsten Scott Thomas jumping between memories and recovery.

Then there’s “When Harry Met Sally” with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan … can men and women really be friends? Or there’s always “Pride and Prejudice” with Colin Firth, (ed. does nothing for me but my wife loves it).

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In this new feature we talk to our local businesses so you can get to know them, and the people behind them, a little better. This month I went down to meet the team at Travel Advisors on Chatsworth Road. >> Tell me how Travel Advisors started up?

Gail Bateman set Travel Advisors up from her home in January 1999 and after a successful start moved the business to it’s present location on Chatsworth Road in January 2003.

Jo Bunting and Barbara Batty then joined the team, Gail between the three of them they can now boast over 75 years experience in the travel industry - including summer sun, ski, cruise and tailor made packages. >> What is it that you do that makes you unique?

Travel Advisors is a truly independent Travel Agency, which means we are able to operate a full and extensive range of services and products from any ABTA bonded tour operator - unlike the high street retailers where choice is restricted by being tied to a much smaller group of providers, often from a single chain.

Also, we love what we do and pride ourselves on the personal service we can provide.

impact has been as a result of technology. When we started out everything was booked by a phone call, there was no internet, no online service and certainly no way we could have imagined working as we do today.

But the internet has had a strange effect, in it’s early days people abandoned the travel agent and booked online for that cheap deal, they were doing all the work themselves.

However, we are now starting to see the trend reversing and a resurgence in the interest of booking through an agent. We do the work for you, give you a total price (no getting caught out by hidden charges) and with tour operators like Excel going under, we give a level of security to the whole booking process. >> What’s the best thing about working in the Travel Industry?

It has to be the personal service we can offer - you don’t get that when you book online! We all get a kick from matching a holiday to a person’s requirements and seeing the excitement as they leave the shop looking forward to a great time away. >> Go on then, let’s put your years of experience to the test ...

Where would you recommend for - a honeymoon, a value holiday, an adventure, some culture or simply the best place to take the family, what are the hot destinations at the moment?

Honeymoon: the most popular spot has to be the Far East and Asia. Cyprus gets a lot of takers and there is still plenty of interest in the traditional romantic destinations like Italy, Venice and Paris. There’s also more people getting married abroad with the Caribbean, Greek Islands and Cyprus being popular choices.

Value: At the moment this has to be the non-Euro European destinations such as Turkey or Bulgaria.

Adventure: Exodus do a great range of adventure based packages top spots being Nepal, Himalayas and Safari’s.

We’ve also seen a great deal of interest in Antarctic trips, which we provide through operators who minimise the impact on the environment, and have an awareness of the fragile nature of the area in which they operate.

Culture: Egypt, Luxor and Cairo with a cruise on the Nile and we are also seeing a lot of interest in trips to China, where people want to see the Terracotta Army of Beijing following the last Olympics.

Barbara >> So you’ve got 75 years experience between you, you must have seen some significant changes in the industry over this time?

Families: This has to be the traditional Spanish destinations although there are great deals to be had in Key Camps in France.

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S40 Local: Behind The Business >> What are your favourite places?

holiday?

Jo: It has to be the Indian Ocean and Caribbean.

I’d point back at the last answer and recommend forward planning, as the best way to get a great deal, take advantage of the free places on offer etc. Free places are always limited so prices creep up as the offers are taken away.

Barbara: I love Sydney, so much going on.

Gail: Aruba

Jo

We also get access to “familiarisation trips” but as we are a small team we very rarely get the chance to take these up. Last year our personal trips included the Greek Islands, Indian Ocean, France and Spain, we are well travelled and have a good knowledge of destinations.

>> If you could offer any tips for a great time away, what would they be?

It’s all a bit dull really but it all centres on getting the planning and preparation right, it’s simple things like:

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Get some good insurance and make sure you know how to get assistance if things do go wrong.

Be aware of all the travel details, times, tickets, transfer arrangements etc.

Ensure all necessary vaccinations are done in a timely manner.

Bear in mind: Travel Advisors offer a part payment option so you can always pay monthly and help spread the cost.

Also, don’t think all inclusive trips are expensive, with the Euro as it is you’ll likely end up spending a lot more on food than you budgeted for. >> What’s the strangest request you’ve had from a customer?

We did get a chap book a World Cruise once and he wanted to take his Harley Davidson motorcycle with him! We did enquire but unfortunately it wasn’t to be.

FACT: The QE II had kennels and was equipped with a lamp post for the call of nature by UK dogs and a fire hydrant for the USA dogs!

Last Question: We want to know a bit more about you, so we’ll be asking everyone who sits down with us, where’s their favourite place for food, where do you go to escape from it all and what’s the best thing about being a business in S40?

Collective answers from the team included; Food: The Yorkshire Bridge at Bamford, The Peacock at Rowsley and NonSolovino on Chatsworth Road.

Escape: Walks around Chatsworth and Linacre with the dogs, and out for a ride on the horse.

Work: The community feel you get working on Chatsworth Road, the local Characters you get to know and the change that’s happening along Chatsworth Road with new businesses moving into the area.

Makes sure your passport and visas are valid … and you know where they are!

Once you have the logistics in place you can go away, it’s a holiday so relax and enjoy it. >> What happened to late deals? They used to be very popular, can you still get them?

Late deals are still available but not as cheap as they used to be and it’s now considered last minute if you book between 6 and 4 weeks before departure. The reality now is that forward planning is the best way to secure a good deal. If you try to book a last minute break during the school holiday, these actually get more and more expensive the later you leave them, the reverse of what you would expect. >> What’s the best way to get value for money on a

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A New Year - Time To Look At Your ISA Options Last autumn, the over 50’s had the chance to top up their Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) six months ahead of the rest of the population following new measures introduced in the Budget last year.

From 6 October 2009, savers over 50 years old were able to invest a maximum of £5,100 instead of the previous £3,600 in a cash ISA and £10,200 in a stocks and shares ISA (investors cannot invest more than £10,200 in total). And it is important to make use of your annual allowance as ISAs offer a generous tax break. Yet millions of savers fail to do so – and if you don’t use it, you lose it.

“From 6 October 2009, savers over 50 years old were able to invest a maximum of £5,100 instead of the previous £3,600 in a cash ISA” ISAs were introduced 10 years ago to replace PEPs and TESSAs and are a tax wrapper in which a number of different investments can be held. Savers who have made full use of their annual allowances every year since then will have sheltered £73,400 (including the new 2009/10 allowance) from the taxman.

(Source: Moneysupermarket.com April 2009).

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significant. For those paying tax at the basic rate, you would usually pay 20% tax (2009-10) on savings interest, while higher rate taxpayers would generally pay tax at 40%. People who pay the ‘saving rate’ of tax for savings would pay 10% tax on savings interest.

ISAs therefore represent an extremely tax-efficient way to save and invest for the future and form the firm foundation of any long term investment plan. They are a useful short or medium term account for cash, and offer an easy route to the equity markets.

However, you should bear in mind that the favourable tax treatment given to ISAs may not be maintained in the future as they are subject to changes in legislation.

Furthermore, the rules for investing in them are relatively simple. They are available to almost anyone who is 18 years of age and over (16 for a cash ISA) and a UK tax resident.

two years have shown us that they can be volatile too. So while a stocks and shares ISA is generally the better option over the longer term, cautious investors or people looking at the shorter term may prefer a cash ISA. The flexibility of these investments allows people to transfer cash ISAs to another ISA manager, either into another cash ISA or a stocks and shares one. Stocks and shares ISAs can be transferred to another ISA manager, but only into another stocks and shares one – you can’t transfer stocks and shares ISAs to cash ones.

Investors can transfer some or all of the money saved in previous tax years – as well as the current one without affecting their annual ISA investment allowance. These transfers must be the whole amount saved in that tax year in that ISA up to the day of the transfer.

To receive a free guide covering Wealth Management, So with the new allowances, now Retirement Planning, or represents an excellent time to Inheritance Tax Planning, review ISA investments. With the contact Peter Boardman of current low level of interest rates, Somersall Financial it is important for people to Management Ltd on 01246 consider the suitability of their 559616 or email existing cash and stocks and shares peter.boardman@sjpp.co.uk ISAs.

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“it is important to make use of your annual allowance as ISAs offer a generous tax break.

Yet millions of savers fail to do so – and if you don’t use it, you lose it.”

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Egytec

Help When You Need IT! Situated in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Experience providing support and repairs for a wide range of IT Equipment. You can bring your laptop or PC to our office or we can collect fix and return it. If you are local to S40 we can arrange a home visit if preferred.

We have a selection of used Laptops available and we carry a large stock of spare parts. Give us a call or email us with your make, model and problem and we will give you a price.

“Youssef” Your Local IT Technician

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Top Quality Kitchens & Bedrooms at Affordable Prices A range of beautiful kitchens on display in our showroom

All bespoke units & doors UK made Expert advice and personal service guaranteed Family run business Complete design & supply Planning & installation service All work is undertaken by expert, timetime-served craftsman Disabled access and offoff-road parking Finance now available

â„Ą01246 01246 271727

Or visit our showroom at 456 Derby Road, Chesterfield www.1stclasskitchensltd.co.uk

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Matlock Road (Christine Hall)

Snowman (Trish Wibberley)

Baslow Edge (Paul Chapman)

”It Just Keeps Snowing” (Christine Hall )

Gritter on Chatsworth Road (Kenneth Davis )

Chesterfield Market (Brian Hardy)

Blue Box (Kenneth Davis)

Chatsworth Road (Kenneth Davis)

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“Going Sledging” (Kenneth Davis)

And Then It Snowed!

“Winter Light” (Steve Williams)

Greenways (Elin Smith)

Stuart Hall

Slack Hill (Christine Hall)

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Community Shorts Events. You’ve been a bit quiet on the community front recently, perhaps the weather is stopping you getting out and enjoying your selves? If you’ are doing something that will be of interest to the local community, don’t forget that S40 Local is a great way of getting the news to the people of Brampton, Brookside, Somersall and Walton - so please get in touch.

Your Ice Cream Delivery Service. In the last two editions of S40 Local we’ve featured adverts on the Ice Cream delivery service that Fredericks are trialling in the area.

Well the weather has caused a slight delay in getting everything up and running, so Fredericks would just like to say “watch this space” as things will hopefully be in place for online ordering ready for March.

The Westfield Parents & Friend Association would like to express their thanks to everyone who attended the Christmas Fair at the school, and helped them raise £2,800 on the day.

The Friends of the Cromford Canal, is actively involved in raising funds for restoration. Patrick Morriss is chairman of the group and has recently announced the formation of the "Cromford Canal Trust", a new body where he and the Friends will work together with Derbyshire County Council, Amber Valley BC, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Bolsover District Council … with the aim of making the waterway's entire 17-mile length – from Langley Mill to Cromford and Pinxton – navigable by boat. Contact Cliff at NEDIAS on 234212 for information.

Do you run a local business? Mike at Graphic Results is hosting a new Networking Event at the Chesterfield Hotel on Thursday 21st Jan from 6pm. Enjoy the networking opportunities and take the chance to meet new people and get new contacts. Check out the blog ( http:// graphicresults.blogspot.com/2010/01/chesterfield-business-networkingevent.html) for further details.

Grove Co age Whitby

Grove Cottage is situated in a position of natural beauty overlooking the Esk Valley in the North Yorkshire Moors and is within walking distance of Whitby Harbour. Sleeping 6 you will find it fully equipped with everything you need, a real home from home.

Contact Jane direct for special Winter/Spring offers available.

Booking & enquiries please contact us on:

01246 566672 or 07789 286344 email: jane@whitbygrovecottage.co.uk www.whitbygrovecottage.co.uk Sorry but we cannot allow your pets

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Dale Anderson Small Business Accountants & Certified Bookkeepers

SELF ASSESSMENT A HEADACHE? ARE YOU FED UP WITH ROUTINE BOOKKEEPING? Let us handle everything for you ...

• Self Assessment • VAT returns • Annual accounts • Cash flow • Monthly accounts • Bank reconciliations • Payroll Good rates - Friendly service - Fully qualified Holder of Practising Certificate Fully insured - Any size of business Special rates for start-up businesses No need to travel to your accountant we come to you.

Telephone: 01246 569444 Email: info@daleanderson.biz www.daleanderson.biz Proprietor: F J Dale BA MICB CB.Cert Member Practice No 6032

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A&H Paving Ltd

AF PLUMBING AND HEATING

Block Paving Fencing Drainage Concrete Drop Kerbs Patios Tarmac DCC Registered All construction

Boiler Installations Gas Fires & Cookers Servicing & Breakdowns Landlord Certificates & Gas Safety Checks Bathroom & Shower Installations

Tel 01246 203748 Mob 0775 773 7283 Contact Tony on: t: 01246 207 046 m: 07890 657903

www.afplumbing.net

61 Vernon Road Brampton Chesterfield S40 1EL

M.J. Redford Full Building & Construction Services Extensions & Alterations Roofing & Conservatories New Builds & Maintenance Inclusive Of Planning Plumbing, Electric, Joinery & Plastering etc No Job Too Small Quality Workmanship, Reliable & Trustworthy Free Quotations Over 25 Years Experience A Message To All Our Customers “The Price We Quote Is The Price You Pay” (No Hidden Extras)

www.mjredford.com

T: 01246 568700 M: 07774 150 177 Yew Tree Drive - Chesterfield S40 3NB

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D.S. Electrical Ltd

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• Part/Full Re-wires • Inspection & Testing • Fuse Boxes/Consumer Units • New Build/Extensions • Commercial & Domestic • Work Carried Out To BS7671 Standard • Part P Registered

Tel: 01246 220 499 Mobile: 07815 066 557 49 Wentworth Avenue, Walton,Chesterfield S40 3JB

Wall & Floor Tiling Under-floor Heating Bathroom Fitting Plumbing

“All” Cars Serviced S40 Local readers receive a FREE Oil & Filter Change on any Annual Service Worth up to £40.

Just bring S40 Local with you Applies to new customers only.

T: 01246 568 500 M: 0781 114 4367 14 Westbourne Grove Chesterfield S40 3QD

Tel: 01246 272 749

Steve Rawson

www.noblemotorsportltd.co.uk eMail: noblemotorsport@aol.com 172 Chatsworth Road • Chesterfield S40 2AR

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CHESTERFIELD PLUMBING & HOME SERVICES

Tel: 01246 233 233 email:info@ukeye.org

Unit 4 Chatsworth Business Park Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2AS

UKeye

“A Polite, Reliable Service”

Security Systems

NO CALL OUT FEE Bathrooms, showers & kitchen installations

Cameras

Leaks & repairs

CCTV

Washing machines / Dishwashers

Monitoring

Alarm Systems

GSM Vehicle Tracking

LOCAL WALTON TRADESMAN

Live View

FAST EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Tel: 01246 205 000 Mob: 07971 447 040 7 Redgrove Way - Walton - Chesterfield - S40 3JN

All above are fully installed and include both residential and commercial systems.

Install an IP Camera & Live View your Home, Office, or Business, from anywhere in the world.

Live On your Computer, On your Mobile Phone.

Stand Alone live viewing or integrate with your Security System & GSM. Endless Applications, Process manufacturing, live sales, live demonstrations, host local events, or just to see who's in your property or at your gates. Combine this with our GSM Products so you can see & open your gates or operate equipment from your computer or Phone.

Upload video and receive picture e-mails direct to your mobile phone.

www.ukeye.org

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by Newbolds

Your local fitted bedroom specialist offering a complete service, including design, planning and installation. We have a full range of sliding, traditional and contemporary products to suit all tastes.

Call us today on: t: 01246 222 194 m: 07836 689 152 Showrooms: 36 St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TH Open: Mon to Sat - 11 till 4 Call for appointments at the Brampton showroom. enquiries@newboldbedrooms.co.uk www.newboldbedrooms.co.uk

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New For 2010 Spring Offers IP Cameras From £199 Alarm Systems From £299 GSM Opener/Control From £199

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BRAMPTON CARPETS & BLINDS • Choose In The Comfort Of Your Own Home • Days/Evenings/ Weekends • Competitive Prices • Full Fitting Service • Domestic or Commercial • Solar Control Window Film

Tel: 01246 557767 sales@bramptoncarpets.co.uk 217 Chatsworth Road Chesterfield S40 2BA Opposite GK Ford

Unique Business Opportunity “Getting in at the start of a new trend is where you can make the most money” The opportunity is a 100% no brainer.

Holiday Transfers Airports Ports Coastal Air Condi oned 1 to 6 Seater 01246 569 646 07801 059 721

Very low cost outlay You have your own personalised website No stock to purchase Product has been established for 2 years in America The product is the leader in quality and reliability You can help to save people their health and money Amazing income can be earned

I am looking for independent distributors to market this new innovative product.

Interested?

Ring Chris on 07957 953636 www.myinlife.com/nosmokey

Somersall Park Road • Walton • Chesterfield S40 3LD

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Linda’s Quantum Yoga

2010 Winter Classes Classes start wc: 11th Jan From £25 for a 5-week block

Uxtâàç gÜxtàÅxÇàá Facial, Eye, Hand or Feet Treatments Waxing and Electrolysis Thread Vein Removal Specialist bridal packages Half day pampering sessions Gift Vouchers

Friends Meeting House Ashgate Road S40 4AG

Tuesday 7.30 – 9.15 pm and Thursday 10.30am – 12:00

Holymoorside Methodist Church New Road S42 7EW

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30am

Walton & Holymoorside Village Hall S42 7DX

Monday 6 - 7:30pm

To book contact Linda Thompson

10% off any treatment on presentation of this advertisement

BEd (Hons) BWY

01246 557303 linda.thompson3@btinternet.com Men and women of all abilities are welcome.

01246 566111 For friendly and professional beauty treatments 521 Chatsworth Road • Chesterfield S40 3JS

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ElitE Swim School

Children's Swimming Lessons Mon to Fri evenings & Sat mornings Aqua Fit Thu 7:00pm to 7:45pm @ Ashgate Croft Adult Only Swimming Lessons Mon Evenings @ Ashgate Croft Children's Intensive 3 day Courses Next at February Half Term - Call for details One to One Lessons for all abilities

Call Sam on 07956 848536 Marie on 07773 158 925 eMail: sambayford@btinternet.com Ashgate Croft School & Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield

Need help with care?

If you need help caring for yourself, an elderly relative or perhaps a friend then we can offer services to help.

Daily Chores Too Much?

What about a hand with daily chores, you may be ill, elderly or simply too busy? Whatever you need that’s what we’re here for, our services include shopping, cleaning, ironing and much more.

TLC Services can help!

For more information contact Marie or Yvonne ℡ 01246 202709 07745 225858 07950 781008

Tender Loving Care Services

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Valentines Sun 14th Feb! Mobile Installa on Services Bluetooth Kits • Nokia Hands Free Kits Parking Sensors • Audio • Naviga on Fi ngs • Decoding • Repairs Plus Much More Contact Paul Vardy 07836 630 534 or 01246 567 388

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S40 Local: Business Cards > LITTLE BLACK DRESS SPECIAL CLOTHES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Prom Dresses Cruise Wear Wedding Outfits Be Gorgeous!

Tel: 01246 235 336 420 Chatsworth Road, Brampton Chesterfield S40 3BQ www.lbdclothes.co.uk

German Language Tuition BA Hons Graduate All ages welcome First lesson free!

Call Neil on: 07702 376383

WALTON POST OFFICE Gree ngs Cards • Sta onary ATM for most major banks Foreign Currency & Traveller Insurance MoneyGram Agent - Send & Receive Money Worldwide Photocopying & Fax Service

01246 207 612 3 Breckland Road • Chesterfield S40 3LJ

BIRDS FUNERAL SERVICES Established 1913 Father & daughter familyfamily-run business 24 hour service with Private Chapel of Rest PrePre-Paid Golden Charter Funeral Plans available Tel: 01246 566592 Mob: 07831 851 639 44 Loads Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield S42 7EU

Ivy Cattery provides a “Home from Home” experience for your cat where your pets care, health and security are our main priorities.

Contact Jane for details on 01246 859989

Your Local Expert Plumbing & Drainage Service FREE CCTV survey to any drain clearance No call out charge 24 hours a day

0800 056 3161 01246 508304 www.draindoctor.co.uk

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