SwadStyle - April 2019

SWAD Issue 7 ‫ ׀‬April 2019

Inside The National Forest Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group CommunitySPARK Easter Fun Day What’s On

Your monthly lifestyle magazine featuring local events, businesses, attractions and more Your monthly lifestyle magazine featuring local events, businesses, attractions and more

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Welcome CONTENTS

Welcome to the April issue of SwadStyle, the 7th issue since the magazine was launched in October last year.

Special Features The National Forest .............................................. 6 Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group ............. 8 Forever Mobility .................................................. 12 Easter Fun Day on The Delph............................. 13

Each month we aim to bring interesting stories, relevant articles and local information through the special and regular features. It is so rewarding to receive feedback from readers who are enjoying the magazine. Last month I was recognised by a reader, as I was getting into the pool for my weekly swim, who told me she looks forward to reading the magazine each month. I was also contacted by a reader from Derby who read the magazine in a waiting room at Derby Hospital. He was so pleased to be able to read what is going on in Swadlincote and would like to receive the magazine regularly to keep up to date. We will be setting up a subscription service to cover postage as a result of that conversation.

Thank you to the reader who passed on their copy of SwadStyle to Derby Hospital for others to read.

Regular Features Community News ................................................. 4 Swad History ....................................................... 14 What’s On ........................................................... 16 Your Money ......................................................... 20 Your Health - SHOCKWAVE Therapy ................. 22 Your Health - Stroke ........................................... 24 Your Kitchen ...................................................... 26 Coffee Break Crossword .................................... 28 Clubs & Classes ................................................. 30

CONTACT US editor@swadstyle.co.uk www.swadstyle.co.uk 07727 257262

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We hope you enjoy reading this issue with its bumper What’s On diary, the special features on the National Forest and the Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group, an invitation for children to join in the Easter Fun Day on The Delph during the school holidays and all the other regular features.

SwadStyle is hand delivered to 13,200 homes in Swadlincote and available to collect from more than 20 pick up points giving a total distribution of 15,000 copies.

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Ingrid van der Weide Editor 07727 257262 editor@swadstyle.co.uk

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PS. And do remember to get your entry in for the Swad Loop Soapbox Derby, taking place on Sunday 12 May 2019 as part of the Festival of Transport.

More details on P4.

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Community News 1 Day Emergency First Aid At Work Thursday 10 April 2019, 9.30am—4pm

Exhibitor Applications Open for the Festival of Leisure, 29 & 30 June 2019

Delivered by DYB Training, this one day course enables participants to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. Covering a range of CPR and first aid skills, you will have the knowledge and confidence to ensure a safe working environment.

Exhibitor applications for the Festival of Leisure, 29 & 30 June are now being welcomed by the organisers. This premier community event brings a fun filled family weekend of entertainment to Maurice Lea Memorial Park, attracting up to 10,000 visitors over the weekend.

If you would like to book exhibitor space, download the forms from www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/fol - trade, charity, voluntary, clubs are all welcome!

The closing date is 24 May 2019.

Costs: £65.00 per person Venue: Stan’s Pals, Midland Road, DE11 0AG Bookings: www.dybtraining.co.uk

Grow Outside CIC Invites Visitors and Volunteers The gardening group and community café, based at Gresley Old Hall, offers gardening and crafts for health and wellbeing every Tuesday from 10am - 3pm. You can grow some plants , meet new people and learn new skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The community café serves lunch 12.30 - 2.00pm. Pay what you feel, all donations welcome. For information contact Claire Teeling on 07960 249816 or email claire@growoutside.co.uk or visit facebook.com/ GrowOutsideCIC.

Entries For Swad Loop Soapbox Derby Needed Now Are you entering the new Swad Loop Soapbox Derby taking place on Sunday 12 May 2019? It is a great team building event for businesses, clubs, families and friends. It is also part of the Swadlincote Festival of Transport, one of the largest events in Swadlincote.

Get your entry forms in ASAP to make sure you don’t miss out on your place. If you can’t race on the day, why not look at sponsorship or volunteer opportunities? Visit www.sfot.uk for more details or email kimangelacoe@gmail.com.

Sharpe’s Pottery Heritage and Arts Trust seeks new Chairperson Are you passionate about Heritage and your local community, well-connected, have a track record of success in a senior management position or a similar role, able to advocate for the organisation in different forums, and willing to develop strong working relationships with staff and partners? Sharpe’s Pottery Heritage and Arts Trust needs you.

Recently awarded a Heritage Lottery Resilience Fund to develop a 15 Year Plan, you will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the vision and future of Sharpe’s Pottery Heritage and Arts Centre.

For more details about the role visit: www.le.ac.uk/…/Jobs2/full_job_descriptions/54921.htm

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Community News What Sparks Your Interest in Your Community?

Gresley Colliery Brass Band, second section Midland Area Champions!

CommunitySPARK is a new initiative that aims to connect individuals and community groups through a series of displays, workshops, demonstrations and talks. The first event held at The William Allitt School last month attracted a variety of individuals and community groups sparking conversations and sharing information. It’s a great opportunity to find out about different interest groups, support groups, services or even get information on how to set up your own group.

Some of the organisations who attended included: • 1st Newhall Scouts - for young people aged 6 and above • Burton & District Stroke Club - social support club for people affected by stroke • Citizen’s Advice South Derbyshire and City - free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and support for people living in South Derbyshire • South Derbyshire CVS - supporting voluntary groups and communities to help themselves • Friends of Chrysanthemum Court - weekly programme of activities including creative arts, coffee mornings, film nights • Grow Outside CIC - horticultural and craft activities promoting health and wellbeing and facilitating social inclusion • Midlands Calisthenics Meetup - free monthly calisthenics meet ups for children and for adults • Newhall Centre - day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities • Newhall Urban Gardeners - community allotment on The Rise, Newhall • Swadlincote & District Youth for Christ - enriching young people’s lives through clubs, assemblies, chaplaincy, sport and programmes • The Old Post Centre - community centre with weekly programme of events and activities • Trident Reach - domestic abuse support services Look out for the next event. Spark your interest and follow CommunitySPARK on Facebook.

Every year Brass Bands from all around the region compete at Bedworth for a crack at winning the prestigious Area Brass Band Championship trophies for the four main sections. The top two winners then go on to compete at Cheltenham for a chance at wining the National Brass Band Championship Trophy.

This year Gresley Colliery Brass Band became second section Midland Area Champions performing under the baton of Craig Stevens, himself an accomplished musician, songwriter and arranger, with a brilliant performance of a piece called Rise of the Phoenix (Darrol Barry). They were up against some stiff opposition - 13 other bands took part. Congratulations to: Craig Stevens, MD (holding the cup); Samantha Pope - 1st Euphonium player and Chair of the Band committee (holding the banner); and all the band members that took part.

Dates For Your Diary Sat 11 May: YHA National Forest Open Day & Dog Show, Moira Sun 12 May: Festival of Transport & Swad Soapbox Derby, Swadlincote Town Centre Sun 23 June: Swadlincote Wedding Extravaganza, Swadlincote Town Centre Sat 29 & Sun 30 June: Festival of Leisure, Maurice Lea Park

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The National Forest Did you know that 8,695,000 trees have been planted so far in the 200 square miles that make up the National Forest? Or that the location of the National Forest was as a result of a competition some 32 years ago?

The concept of the National Forest was a vision, from what was then the Countryside Commission, to bring a multi-purposed forested landscape to near where people lived and worked. This vision evolved into a competition to set the location of the National Forest. With the closure of the coal and clay industries in the mid-80’s, a joint effort by the local authorities and members of the public a bid was put forward, and won, to link the remnant ancient forests of Needwood (in Staffordshire in the west) and Charnwood (part of Leicestershire in the east). This would be the start of the first forest in England to be created on a grand scale for one thousand years.

This meant that Swadlincote, one of the most heavily affected areas of the coal and clay industries, would be in the heart of the National Forest.

The Needwood-Charnwood Bid, stipulated substantial new woodland planting, trees in towns and villages and tree planting throughout forest communities to create a heavily wooded landscape covering 200 square miles. At least one third of the area would be wooded landscape.

The full history of the National Forest is fascinating. From when the first trees were planted in 1991; through the development of the Rosliston Forestry Centre, the first visitor centre in the Forest; the beginning of the National Memorial Arboretum, the national centre for remembrance; the transformation of the derelict Ashby Canal with the first new lock to be created in England for years at Moira; the opening of Conkers Discovery Centre, built where the former Rawdon Pit used to operate; the opening of the

Today, almost 70% of the one third wooded landscape has been achieved through the planting of 8,695,000 trees in land that has been converted from farmland, coal mines and clay pits, wasteland, verges and corridors through Gresley Male Voice Choir landowners, local authorities, local communities, local and national organisations, schools, businesses and individuals working in partnership.

The subsequent decision for the boundary of the National Forest was drawn following the lines of existing roadways, byways, pathways, riverways and canalways between the two ancient forests.

Š National Forest Company - Jacqui Rock

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SWADStyle National Forest YHA; the planting of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood in the National Forest, the single largest area of woodland in the National Forest; the Forestry Commission’s National Forest Cycle Centre at Hicks Lodge; and the opening of the 75-mile long distance walking trail, the National Forest Way, that stretches from one end of the National Forest to the other.

What is also fascinating and wonderful is the ecosystem that has formed as a result of the National Forest with the variety of businesses, community groups, initiatives, events and activities that celebrate, manage, promote and preserve the wooded landscape to create a resilient and adaptable forest for the benefit of future generations. And Swad is right in the heart of it. If you haven’t been to any of the places listed above, they are well worth the visit .

© National Forest Company - Needwood Forest

You can find out so much more about the National Forest by: ⚫ Visiting the website at www.nationalforest.org ⚫ Dropping into the Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum on West Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DG

© National Forest Company - Ashby Canal

⚫ Taking part in the National Forest Walking Festival, 18 – 30 May 2019 with around 100 guided walks, from distances of 1 to 14 miles to choose from. Information is available at www.nationalforest.org/visit/national-forestwalking-festival ⚫ Coming along to the Timber Festival, a celebration of forests, music, art and ideas, taking place at Feanedock on 5, 6 & 7 July 2019. www.timberfestival.org.uk

© National Forest Company - Hicks Lodge

© National Forest Company

© National Forest Company - Peter Wood

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The National Forest continued The Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group With some of the newly planted woodlands in the National Forest reaching a quarter of a century, attention has been turning to the management of these woods and this is where some of the unique partnerships come into play. One such partnership is the Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group, a voluntary organisation that was created in 2015 to assist with the maintenance of woodland areas in return for an equitable share of wood which is used as fuel in the homes of their volunteer members.

The maintenance of the woodlands is, in essence, a lot of thinning and pruning, to encourage stronger tree growth, good conditions for flora and fauna to thrive and help keep the woodlands accessible. What started out as an eager group of some 30 individuals volunteering twice a month has turned into a well-oiled machine with around 100 signed up volunteers, proper training programmes and a twice weekly schedule of planned maintenance as part of a three-way contract with the National Forest and the Woodland Trust.

What’s most inspiring is the woodland economy that is starting to prosper. The cost neutral wood fuel plays a huge role in the sustainable management of the homes that still have a woodstove as their primary source of heat. Some of the wood is also used by local craftsmen to create fence panels, furniture, door stops, coat rails, hooks, tea light holders, homewares and various wood decor. Selling the wood, making charcoal for resale and establishing the Woodland Experience as a corporate day out are among a number of initiatives that the Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group are undertaking to develop sustainable sources of income. So the next time you are looking Gresley Male Voice Choir for a day out for your team, your company, your family or your friends, why not bond over some tree felling and charcoal making in the woods.

Visit www.heartwoodhof.org.uk to find out more about the Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group or email woodfuelgroup@heartwoodhof.org.uk.

There are no joining fees and almost anyone (over the age of 14) is welcome to volunteer for as many days as they are able to over the course of the season.

The maintenance work is usually carried out from September to March in readiness for the bird nesting season. At each session some 20 volunteers spend the day among the trees felling, snedding or pruning and enjoying the freedom of being outdoors. And then, having a car boot full of wood to take home to use as fuel. Talk about a carbon neutral footprint!

For those who don’t know what snedding is – it’s the process of stripping the side shoots and buds from the length of a branch or shoot.

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Forever Mobility

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Forever Mobility is the latest store in Swadlincote to move into larger premises on the Delph. The move has opened up opportunities for both the business and the community with its expanded range of products and its new café.

In addition to its furniture, scooters and aids, Forever Mobility have added an internal service department, a bathroom department, a footwear department, expanded their range of daily living aids and installed a café.

The Service Department offers an exceptional turnaround service for scooters aiming to repair and return scooters to their customers the same day as well as routine servicing and performance checks. They also specialise in stair lift repairs.

The new Bathroom Department displays feature a walk-in shower and a walk-in bath, a fully functional WC and a range of bathroom aids that will make customer’s lives easier including a full incontinence range. The new Footwear department stocks Sandpiper & Cosyfeet shoes, hosiery and diabetic socks. They also stock the Radar Key that fits the public disabled conveniences. When you are next in Swad, be sure to pop in and see the full range of products available.

The new café offers a range hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, paninis, cakes and snacks but is so much more than a café. It’s a community space that brings together members of the community that have little or no family around or have very few places to go and are looking for somewhere warm, friendly and inviting to while away their time.

Anyone interested in running an activity in the Forever Mobility Café should get in touch with Lee Sherratt, the owner and managing director on 01283 212072 or pop in to say hello.

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Easter Fun Day Join in the Easter Fun! Bring the children for an afternoon of free Easter Fun on The Delph on Wednesday 17 April 2019 from 12-3pm.

⚫ Find the 10 Easter pictures dotted around in the Easter Egg Hunt for your chance to win great prizes. ⚫ Get up close and personal with some very interesting creatures and animals at Stan’s Pals.

Half hourly sessions from 12-3pm. Booking is required. Pop into Stan’s Pals on Midland Road to book your slot. ⚫ Take part in a variety of arts & crafts or settle down for story time. Visit SwadStyleTownTeam on Facebook for the programme of events.

The Easter Fun Day is organised by SwadStyle with support from local businesses. Suitable for children aged 3-10. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 Easter Egg Hunt  Arts & Crafts  Animal Encounters with Stan’s Pals  Storytime  Hook-a-Duck  Face Painting And more….

Wednesday 17 April, 12-3pm The Delph, Swadlincote

Homely, fun, loving & safe environment from 3 months to 11 years Half day, full day, school day, breakfast club, after school club, holiday club & hourly sessions to suit Funded sessions for 2, 3 & 4 Year Olds available See our Newly Refurbished Baby Unit

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Swad History James Smith and the Travelling Menagerie

By Graham Nutt In the past Swadlincote was always able to boast of having its fair share of characters (and © Images G. Nutt I think it still Magic Attic 2019 does). Among them was James Smith who, at the beginning of the 1900’s, was the landlord of the Nag’s Head Public House that stood close to The Delph.

He originally came from Brierly Hill, Staffordshire and was employed as a coal miner. Before taking over the Nag’s Head he had been landlord of several other pubs in the district and was involved with the Gresley Rovers.

He was also behind the formation of the Netherseal Colliery Band and subsequently, the Gresley Silver Prize Band.

During his time at the Nag’s Head James Smith helped out as a projectionist at the Alexandra Palace of Varieties, at times standing in as a temporary manager at the venue. He was also known to take part in some of the comedy acts appearing there. He would also allow travelling dramatic groups to use their large yard at the side of the Nag’s Head to stage their shows and, whenever possible, would take part in them creating much amusement for his patrons.

One of Mr Smith’s most outrageous and sensational moments occurred in 1906 when the travelling menagerie and circus of Bostock and Wombwell visited Swadlincote.

The tents housing the zoo and

performance area were set up in the fields to the rear of the Market Hall and the Granville Hotel.

Their arrival in Swadlincote was announced by parading the animals and circus performers along the High Street, led by a young lady in a brightly coloured costume astride an elephant.

Hundreds of people would pay an entrance fee to view the animals and also to see the circus acts.

The exhibition by the lion tamer was the highlight of the show.

During the act he would throw down a challenge to members of the audience. Anyone who would join him and a lion in the cage for a minimum of five minutes and carry out several moves, which included stroking the lion, pulling his tail and his main, would receive a medal and five pounds.

© Images G. Nutt/Magic Attic 2019

In the audience was, of course, Mr Smith, who duly took up the challenge and entered the lion’s den to carry out everything the lion tamer asked of him. He left the cage with his reward and returned to his seat amid cheers and applause from the audience.

© Images G. Nutt/Magic Attic 2019

© Images G. Nutt/Magic Attic 2019

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Saturday: 10am - 1pm Tel: 01283 819020 (during opening hours only)

The Angel Restaurant & Bar Open for lunch & dinner Weds - Sat 12-3pm, 6-9.30pm Sun 12-5pm 1 Course £10.95 2 Courses £15.95 3 Courses £19.95

Bookings: 01283 220029

What’s on Easter Fun Day Weds 17 Apr, 12 - 3pm The Delph & Stan’s Pals, Swadlincote Town Centre DE11 An afternoon of Easter fun with crafts, face painting, story time, Hook-a-Duck, an Easter Egg Hunt plus Animal Encounters at Stan’s Pals T: 07727 257262 F: Facebook.com/SwadStyleTownTeam Price: Most activities will be free. Animal Encounters at Stan’s Pals will be held every 30 minutes from 12pm and must be pre-booked. Pop into the shop on Midland Road.

Donations to Stan’s Pals Charities gratefully received.

‘Faces at the Face’ Art Exhibition

Tourism & Rural Business Advice Fair

Mon 1 - Tue 30 Apr, 10am - 4pm Café Espresso, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, DE11 9DG John Smith grew up in a mining community and through his exhibition he pays tribute to his mining heritage and a time that has long gone. Last orders in Café Espresso are at 3.30pm if you are going to enjoy a drink whilst viewing.

T: 01283 222600 E: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Free entry

Tue 2 Apr, 5.30 - 7.30pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG A drop-in event, part of English Tourism Week, to help businesses in the tourism and leisure sector to start, grow and develop. Meet a range of professionals from the industry, find out about grants and funding to develop your business. A great opportunity to network with other local businesses - and swap your leaflets!

T: 01283 222848 E: tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/ businessnewsevents Price: Free

Salt Brook Heritage Trail Exhibition Mon 1 - Tue 30 Apr, 10am - 4pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Exhibition celebrating the Trail by the People Express arts organisation.

T: 01283 222600 E: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Free.

‘Meet the Miners’ – SDMPG Tue 2 Apr, 10am - 12noon Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW A social, chatty morning reviving old memories and exploring the large collection of mining memorabilia and photographs open for visitors every Tuesday morning; Includes tea and coffee. Larger group visits by arrangement.

T: 01530 412116 E: keithmoore1929@gmail.com www.southderbyshiremining.co.uk Price: Free entry and parking.

Quiz Night at The Angel Tues 2 Apr, 8 - 10.30pm The Angel Restaurant & Bar, Church St, DE11 8LF A fun & friendly fortnightly quiz for teams of 2 - 6 with great prizes to win. Everyone welcome. Bar Open.

T: 07727 257262 E: Ingrid@weft-hand.com Price: £2 per person

Antique Valuation Day Wed 3 Apr, 2.30 - 4pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, DE11 9DG Bring along your valued items.

Learn about their history and today’s value with expert advice from Bamford Auctioneers.

Tel: 01283 222600 E: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 per item or set

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Business Networking Swadlincote Weds 3 Apr, 6 - 8pm Café Espresso, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Alexandra Road Entrance, DE11 9DG Monthly networking event to meet local business owners and managers to share experiences, learn new things, explore opportunities and refer business.

Refreshments served.

T: 07727 257262 W: Price: Free. Booking essential.

Easter Adventures at Conkers Sat 6 - Sun 28 Apr, 10am - 6pm Conkers, Rawdon Road, DE12 6GA Ranger Activities, Story Time, Craft Activities and new daily shows plus all the usual activities from the 4D cinema through to the Enchanted Forest Play Zone.

T: 01283 216 633 W: www.visitconkers.com Price: From £8.14

Job Opportunities Day Thu 11 Apr, 9.30am -12.30pm Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way, DE11 0AD If you are unemployed, thinking of becoming self-employed, looking for a new career or wanting to develop your skills then this event is for you.

Learn all about a huge range of training and opportunities available in the local area, including apprenticeships, jobs and volunteering. Lots of advice on offer for you and your family, whatever your age.

Price: Free entry and parking

Saplings Pre-school Outdoor Experiences Fri 12 Apr, 10 - 11am Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX Fun outdoor activities aimed at 1-4 year olds; Be prepared to get a little mucky!

T: 01283 535039 E: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk www.southderbyshire.gov.uk Price: Child £7; Adult free; Booking essential.

April 2019

What’s on Yarn & Yatter

The Late, Late Breakfast Walk

Fused Glass Workshops

Fri 12 Apr, 10am - 12pm Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, DE11 0AD Friendly drop-in crochet & knitting group with refreshments E: swadlincote.library@derbyshire.gov.uk Price: Free

Sun 14 Apr, 9.30 -11.30am Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX Enjoy a pleasant walk through the lesser used paths of the Forestry Centre and into Rosliston Village, stopping at ‘The Honey Pot Tea Rooms’ for breakfast (optional and not included in the fee) before heading back.

T: 07977 439309 E: Price: £1.50 for walk only

Mon 15 Apr, 10.30 - 11.30am or 1 - 2pm or 2.30 - 3.30pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, DE11 9DG Spring into Easter and introduce your children to fused glass art with Angela Ashton. They will learn how to create their own souvenir artwork using glass. All materials included for one item. Additional items cost £5 each.

T: 01283 222600 E: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £15 per child inclusive for one item. Booking essential.

Tribal Taiko Drumming Sat 13 Apr, Beginners & Improvers 10.30am - 1pm; Intermediate 2 4.30pm Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW Workshops are held monthly. No previous drumming experience is necessary, but please note this can be a rigorous activity and requires a degree of fitness. This workshop is suitable for people aged 16 years and over.

T: 01283 225741 E: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £20 per session; Booking essential.

Tweet, Tweet!

Sat 13 Apr, 1:30 - 3:30pm Swadlincote Library, DE11 0AD Make a bird box & feeder at our eggciting Easter event. Age 5+, all children must be accompanied.

T: 01629 533013 E: swadlincote.library@derbyshire.gov.uk Price: Free, Booking essential

Ladies Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop Sat 13 Apr, Doors 6.30pm Shop your favourite high street brands at 50% off or more. In aid of Douglas MacMillan Hospice T: 01283 575258 E: victoriamay@amgnursing.com Price: £15.00 includes buffet

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What’s on Spring into Science – Family Learning Tues 16 Apr, 10.30 -11.30am or 12-1pm.

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, DE11 9DG Join the Adult Community Education team for some super science! Make a balloon powered car and other fun stuff in this free workshop. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tel: 01629 533290 E: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ adulteducation Price: Free. Booking essential

Wildlife Watch - Egg Box Scavenger Hunt Tue 16 Apr, 2 - 4pm Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX Is it an Easter egg box? No, it’s a treasure chest! Collect, or bring your own egg box if possible, then decorate your ‘treasure chest’ in the classroom, then walk around the site to fill your chest with natural treasure. Suitable for ages 4-12 years.

T: 01283 535039 E: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Price: £2.50 per child.

Try Ski & Board Activity Camp Tue 16 & Wed 17 Apr; and Tue 23 & Wed 24 Apr Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, Sir Herbert Wragg Way, DE11 8LP New for 2019 – mixed try ski and board days. A beginner lesson in both sports, plus snow-tubing, tobogganing and drop slide plus some crafty fun too. Ski only days are also available, please telephone for further information and to book.

T: 01283 890089 E: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk Price: £30 per child or two places for £50

‘Origin of Sayings’ Part 1 – Talk Weds 17 Apr, 2 - 4pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, DE11 9DG Join guest speaker Ian Hingley as he takes a fascinating historical walk through the curious meanings and origins of popular local words and phrases up to modern times.

No booking required.

Tel: 01283 222600 E: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £2.50, including refreshment

Quiz Night at The Angel Tues 16 Apr, 8 - 10.30pm The Angel Restaurant & Bar, Church St, DE11 8LF A fun & friendly fortnightly quiz for teams of 2 - 6 with great prizes to win. Everyone welcome. Bar open.

T: 07727 257262 E: Ingrid@weft-hand.com Price: £2 per person

Djembe Drumming Sat 20 Apr, 2.30 - 4.30pm Dance & Music Centre, 11 The Delph Centre, DE11 0AD Have fun and play the Djembe in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

No experience necessary and plenty of drums available. This workshop is suitable for people aged 16+.

T: 01283 225741 E: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £4

Easter Bank Holiday Bonanza Mon 22 Apr, 10am - 5pm Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, Sir Herbert Wragg Way, DE11 8LP Enjoy the twists and turns of the toboggan run (3 runs), the slide and drop (3 slides) and the snow-tubing (30 mins). Suitable for 4-7 years only. Why not try an Alpine Avalanche Hot Chocolate during your visit?

T: 01283 890089 E: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk Price: Child £10

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Tue 23 Apr, 2 - 4pm Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX Do you know your nursery rhymes?

Find slugs and snails but not puppy dog’s tails! Where can you find slugs and snails, what conditions do they need to survive and what do they eat? Explore the site and record finds, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification Suitable for ages 4-12 T: 01283 535039 E: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Price: £2.50 per group/set of equipment.

Guided Museum Tour Wed 24 Apr, 11am - 12.15pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides for a tour around the Museum, Kiln and buildings. No booking required.

Please meet at the reception desk.

T: 01283 222600 E: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Free

Birds & Blossom Wed 24 Apr, 1 - 3pm Swadlincote Woodlands, Derby Road, DE11 8LP Join the free family learning session! Discover your local wildlife in Springtime and have fun making some Spring-themed crafts. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the car park.

T: 01283 228766 E: Price: Free.

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What’s on Bluebells & Bretby Estate Walk Thurs 25 Apr, 1.30pm Bretby Garden Centre, Knights Lane, DE15 0QS A 3¾ mile heritage walk through Bretby village and the wider estate of Bretby Park, discovering links with Disraeli and Howard Carter. Terrain includes quiet country lanes, woodland and field paths with a chance of bluebells in flower. No dogs allowed on this walk.

T: 01283 760639 E: magicatticarch@gmail.com www.magicattic.org.uk Price: Free, donations to The Magic Attic gratefully received.

Saplings Pre-school Outdoor Experiences Fri 26 Apr, 10 - 11am Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX Fun outdoor activities aimed at 1-4 year olds - be prepared to get a little mucky!

T: 01283 535039 E: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk www.southderbyshire.gov.uk Price: Child £7; Adult free; Booking essential.

Dragon Day – Family Learning Fri 26 Apr, 10.30 -11.30am or 12 -1pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, DE11 9DG Make your own clay dragon, mask or puppet in this free workshop. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

T: 01629 533290 E: Price: Adult £2; Child £1; Booking essential

Open Mic on The Delph Sat 27 Apr, 10.30am - 2pm The Delph Market Square, Swad Town Centre, DE11 0AH 30 minute slots available for any musicians, singers, bands or buskers who want to showcase their talents. To book a slot contact John Beer.

T: 07799 666522 F: Swadlincote Markets Price: Free

Leaside Singers Spring Concert Sat 17 Apr, 7pm Pingle Academy, Coronation Street, Potters Croft, DE11 0QA Come and listen to the renowned Leaside Singers and their guest artists, the Gresley Colliery Youth Band.

T: 01283 221882 E: j.wilton276@btinternet.com

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Your Money Equity Release

By Kevin Smith, Great British Finance Equity release has soared in popularity in recent years, yet many people still have questions over how the process actually works.

A lifetime mortgage, the UK’s most popular form of equity release, means accessing a portion of your home’s wealth as a lump sum. Interest on the amount you’ve borrowed will roll up over time. This only has to be paid back when the property is sold, either when you pass away or move into long-term care. If you’ve taken out an equityrelease plan as a couple, the plan will continue for as long as one of you remains in the property.

Equity release doesn’t mean selling your home to the lender: you are simply borrowing against it, and you remain the owner.

Unlike a conventional mortgage, a lifetime mortgage has no fixed end date, so the mortgage lasts for as long as you need it to.

Provided you take out an equity-release plan with a provider approved by the Equity Release Council, your plan will come with a no negative equity guarantee, which ensures you will never owe more than the value of your property when it is sold.

In the unlikely event that your property sells for less than the

amount of the loan, the remaining funds will be paid to you or the beneficiaries named in your will. There are also plenty of plans available which allow you to protect a portion of equity for your inheritance.

Having a mortgage doesn’t mean you can’t release equity. In fact, using property wealth to clear an existing mortgage is one of the most popular uses of a lifetime mortgage mainly because there are no worries over repayment of your loan There are no monthly payments to make with a lifetime mortgage – unless you choose to make them, of course. If you then later can’t afford to pay anymore, or miss three payments, the mortgage doesn’t default, it

automatically switches to rolled-up interest. Some plans also allow you to make optional, penalty-free repayments of up to 10% per year of the mortgage balance.

If you don’t want your loved ones to have to wait until you die before receiving financial support from you, you could use equity release to provide them with an early inheritance.

Please remember that if you are in receipt of means-tested state benefits, releasing equity may affect your entitlement. Seek professional advice on the best option to suit your needs and ask your adviser for a personalised illustration to ensure you understand all the features and risks.

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Your Health

Tendon injuries are often difficult to treat and can easily become longstanding. This can affect your quality of life, enjoyment of exercise and sport as well as your performance at work.

Supported by scientific evidence, SHOCKWAVE has been found to safely and successfully treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions and is recommended by NICE to treat:

There is a new, state of the art treatment available for clients in South Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire at selected, Chartered Physiotherapy Clinics called SHOCKWAVE therapy that helps to manage this type of injury.

⚫ Tennis/Golfers Elbow ⚫ Plantar Fasciosis ⚫ Achilles Tendon ⚫ Knee and Hip Tendons ⚫ Shoulder Tendons

SHOCKWAVE therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that works by delivering targeted impulses of intense energy at the damaged tissue within the tendon. This therapy has been proven to provide relief and advanced recovery, particularly where the healing process is slow or has previously failed.

And much more!

If you are suffering with any of the above, this treatment along with a robust Tendon Programme designed by a Chartered Physiotherapist is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ of recovery.

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Your Health What is a Stroke?

By Louise Sawyer Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by the blood to function properly. If the supply of blood to the brain is restricted or stopped, our brain cells begin to die.

This can lead to brain injury, disability and possibly death.

There are 2 main causes of strokes: ⚫ Ischaemic – where the blood supply is stopped because of a blood clot, accounting for 85% of strokes, and ⚫ Haemorrhagic – where a weakened blood vessel supplying the brain bursts.

There is also a related condition known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), where the blood supply to the brain is temporarily interrupted. This causes what's known as a mini-stroke, and is often a warning sign that you are at risk of having a full stroke.

In 2018, the Act FAST stroke campaign was launched, which urged the public to call 999 immediately if they noticed even one of the signs of a stroke in themselves, or in others. The main symptoms can be remembered using the acronym F.A.S.T: ⚫ Face – the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped on one side; ⚫ Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there; ⚫ Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or they may be unable to talk. They may also have problems understanding what you're saying to them. ⚫ Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms.

The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to occur.

In England, one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime, and it is estimated that around 30% of people who have a stroke will go on to experience another. While the majority of strokes occur in the older generation, figures also show that over a third of first-time strokes happen in adults between the ages of 40 to 69.

Preventing a stroke You can significantly reduce your risk by: ⚫ Eating a healthy diet – reduce your salt intake, and eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day; ⚫ Taking regular exercise – you need to be breathing hard, but still able to talk; ⚫ Following the guidelines on alcohol intake – drinking two or more glasses of alcohol a day sharply raises your risk of stroke; ⚫ Not smoking – smoking accelerates clot formation.

If you have a condition that increases your risk of a stroke such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm that causes clots to form in the heart) or diabetes, it's important that you manage your condition effectively.

Support If you (or someone you know has had a stroke) you can contact the Stroke Association who can not only give you help and advice, but can also put you in touch with a local support group who can help you move forward after your stroke.

There are stroke clubs in Church Gresley and Burton-upon-Trent so you do not need to be alone. Visit www.stroke.org.uk.

Swadlincote Stroke Association Club meet monthly for conversation, tea and brunch at Gresley Old Hall, Church Gresley DE11 9QW on the first Thursday of each month. Contact Geoffrey Bennett on 07977 964917 or by email to geoffbennett550@gmail.com.

Burton & District Stroke Club, provides fortnightly social support through meetings, talks and outings. Meetings are on alternate Thursdays at 7.30pm and usually take place at Waterside Community Centre, Heath Road, Stapenhill DE15 9LF. Visit www.burtonstrokeclub.btck.co.uk or contact Colin Williams on 01283 487648.

Reference: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/

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Your Kitchen With Easter falling in the middle of the school holidays why not spend some time in the kitchen with your children or your grandchildren making an Easter treat they are bound to enjoy.

Chocolate Easter Nests are so easy to make and so delicious.

Chocolate Easter Nests Ingredients ⚫ 100g Cereal of Your Choice - Shredded Wheat, Rice Krispies or Cornflakes are perfect choices ⚫ 250g milk chocolate ⚫ 2tbsp golden syrup ⚫ 75g butter, softened ⚫ 1 x 100g bag of Mini Eggs

4. Put your cereal into a large bowl (if you are using Shredded Wheat, break up into small pieces with your hands.

5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the cereal and mix with your wooden spoon until the cereal is completely coated with the melted chocolate mixture.

6. Spoon the mixture into the 12 paper cases, dividing evenly. Using your index finger create a well in the centre of each nest and add a few Mini Eggs to each nest.

7. Leave to cool and then place in the fridge for 2 hours.

Method 1. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases.

2. Melt the milk chocolate, the golden syrup and butter in a small glass bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

3. Stir regularly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is completely melted with no lumps.

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Coffee Break Crossword Across 1. Gusto (4) 3. Brings to an address (8) 8. Feast (7) 9. Tag (5) 10. Performer (5) 11. Trade barrier (7) 12. Voice box (6) 13. Large numbers of people (6) 16. Closest (7) 18. One of the senses (5) 20. Cajoled (5) 21. Before (7) 22. Fragile (8) 23. Unsightly (4) Down 1. Striped equine (5) 2. US legislator (7) 4. One or the other (6) 5. Hot remnants of a fire (5) 6. Bars (7) 7. Secured by written agreement (10) 9. Research workplace (10) 12. Lackadaisical (7) 14. Hoping for (7) 15. Certify (6) 17. Spiritual being (5) 19. Ahead of time (5)

Solution: March 2019 Letter Wheel How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter B. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of four letters or more avoiding proper nouns?

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Clubs & Classes 1st Gresley Girl Guides Park Road, Church Gresley DE11 9QE go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-asmember/

1st Gresley Scout Group Park Road, Church Gresley DE11 9QE

1st Hartshorne Scout Group Goseley Community Centre Hartshill Road, Hartshorne DE11 7HN

1st Newhall Scout Group Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY

1st Woodville Scout Group Rose Hill, Woodville, DE11 8DF

Bin to Craft - dementia friendly creative project.

Oakland Village, DE11 8LH peopleexpress.org/uk

1st Blackfordby Scout Group (Moira) Moira Village Hall Ashby Road, Moira, DE12 6DP Blackfordbyscouts@hotmail.com 07585 046698

Burton and District Stroke Club Waterside Community Centre Heath Road, Stapenhill DE159LF Collin Williams, Chairman, 07944 282126

Cantabile Choir The William Allitt School, Newhall DE11 0TL www.cantabilechoir.co.uk

Church Gresley Community Centre Bingo Church Road, Church Gresley DE11 John Harvey 07976 057661

Church Gresley Indoor Bowls Club Church Gresley Indoor Bowling Centre, Gresley Old Hall, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW www.cgibc.co.uk

Please mention SwadStyle with your enquiry.

Gosley Activity Provision - GAP Chill Out Club The Box Club, 3 High Street, WoodvilleDE11 7EH www.gapcharity.org.uk 07850 666125

Gresley Colliery Youth Band The Band Room, Gresley Old Hall DE11 9QW gresleycollieryyouthband.co.uk 01283 260195

Gresley Football Club The Moat Ground, Moat Street Church Gresley, DE11 9RE www.gresleyfc.com

Gresley Male Voice Choir Central Methodist Church Newhall, DE11 0TU www.gresleychoir.org

Junior Climbing Club

SWADStyle Rotary Club of Swadlincote Lakeside Bistro, Shortheath Water, Moira, DE12 6BW. Terry De la fuente 01283761585 or 07878836462

Shoutout - accessibility club for adults with all disabilities Woodville Youth Centre 8 Moira Road, DE11 8DG 07850 666125

Sing 4 Health Hill Street Baptist Church DE11 8HL Saira Saddal 07590 472458

South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group Moira Replan Centre, 17 Ashby Road, Moira, DE12 6DJ www.sdawarg.org

Apex Climbing Centre, West Street, DE11 9DD info@skyline-mountaineering.co.uk 01283 216269

South Derbyshire Music Centre

The Leaside Singers

South Derbyshire Road Runners

Church Gresley Methodist Church, York Road, Church Gresley, DE117PH Facebook.com/TheLeasideSingers

Meet at Green Bank Leisure Centre, West Street, DE11 9DD www.sdrr.co.uk sdrrsecretary@gmail.com

Midway Football Club

Swadlincote Basketball Club

1 Saltersford Farm Cottages, Measham Rd, Acresford, DE12 8AH www.midwayfc.co.uk

The Sports Hall, Pingle School Coronation Street, Swadlincote DE11 OQA hayley-10@hotmail.co.uk

Newhall Band

William Allitt School, Sunnyside Newhall, DE11 0TL www.southderbyshiremusic.org

Newhall Village Hall, Bretby Road Newhall, DE11 0LH www.newhallband.wordpress.com

Swadlincote Rifle and Pistol Club

Newhall & District Women’s Institute

Swadlincote Sport Karate Club

Newhall, DE11 0TX www.swad-rpc.org.uk

The Old Post Centre, High Street, Newhall DE11 0HX 01283 552263

Church Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley DE11 9QW 07594441287

Newhall Football Club

Swadlincote Swimming Club

Church Gresley Stoke Club

Meadow View, Oversetts Road Newhall, DE11 www.newhallfc.co.uk

Greenbank Leisure Centre, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD www.swadlincotedolphins.co.uk

Gresley Old Hall, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW

Prize Bingo

Tots Club

geoffbennett550@gmail.com

The Old Post Centre, High Street, Newhall DE11 0HX www.oldpostcentre.co.uk 01283 552263

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Newhall Methodist Church Orchard Street, Newhall DE11 0JU Lizzy LeQuelenec 07966 098982

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