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Your guide to the essential jobs in your garden

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9 Scarsdale Vets

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10 DEKM Accountants

Inheritance Tax on Property (IHT)

13 Derby County Football Club

A grand history, 1924 – 1955

14 Derby in the 1960’s

A decade of revolution

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The Garden Whisper Your guide to the essential jobs in your garden this season

Hello and welcome to the summer edition of The Garden Whisper. It’s a gentle reminder, a little nudge, a whisper in your ear that reminds you of what you need to be doing in your garden – now.

So, it’s SUMMER. Summer, in gardening terms happens between 1st June and 31st August.

It’s the season when we reap the rewards of our gardening efforts – our gardens fill with colour and floral fragrances – think of roses, honeysuckle, and jasmine and the kitchen garden provides us with salad leaves, vegetables and summer fruits like blackcurrants, strawberries and raspberries.

The main garden tasks during summer are weeding, watering, mowing grass, monitoring for pests and

diseases, and dead heading. If you have a kitchen garden you will also be harvesting – which can take up quite a chunk of time.

It’s also the time of year when we go on holiday, leaving our garden to its own devices for a week or two. It’s really important to have a plan in place for watering if you grow lots of vegetables and fruit and/ or plants in containers. Plants in containers need more watering effort than other plants because their roots are confined. If you grow tomatoes, they need regular water to avoid blossom end rot so it is really important to make arrangements for watering while you’re away. Here’s a quick guide to the main tasks:

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So, what should you be doing now?

Here’s a quick guide to the main tasks: Early Summer - June General Tasks

Watering Mowing Feeding Weeding

Water regularly – especially plants in containers.

Plant out plants raised from seed (including veg) and herbaceous plants.

Mid Summer - July

Late Summer - August

Deadhead as necessary.

Keep deadheading.

Keep watering and feeding plants that need it.

Cut wild flower meadows and leave seeds on ground.

Trim herbs regularly to promote fresh growth.

Mow grass regularly (unless you have a wild flower meadow or patch).

Make liquid feed from comfrey leaves.

If you have allowed Dandelions to flower to feed the bees, remove the Keep weeding. spent flowers before they seed.

Top up ponds if needed (with rain water).

Remove old strawberry leaves.

Carry on weeding!

Start to feed tomatoes once they form flowers. (Twice weekly with a high potassium feed).

Raising New Plants

sowing seeds, taking cuttings, growing on

Pruning/ trimming

Continue to make succession sowings of things like parsley, basil, coriander.

Take cuttings from Hydrangea (stems that haven’t flowered), Rosemary (heel cuttings work best).

Take soft tip cuttings of perennials like Penstemon.

Sow biennials like foxgloves, honesty, sweet rocket.

Cut back spring flowering shrubs that have flowered e.g. Forsythi.

Prune Wisteria by taking off all the long whippy growth back to 3 buds from the framework.

In late June trim Montana clematis if needed.

Take semi ripe cuttings of shrubs.

Pot up strawberry runners.

Trim hedges.

Summer Prune apples and cordon fruit.

Prune cherries and plums (inc damsons).

Trim box hedges. (Leave other hedges until the bird nesting season has finished).

Thin apples if necessary.

Monitoring for pests and diseases

Protect new shoots from slugs and snails (use organic slug pellets).

Continue to be vigilant and take action when needed.

Monitor for aphids and wash off with water.

In particular look out for blight on potatoes and outdoor tomatoes. and Black Fly on Broad Beans.

Monitor for sawfly (especially on gooseberries and currants. Pick off as soon as you see them.

Apply Nemasys to control Vine Weevil.

If you discover blight, remove infected plants and burn them.

Apply nematodes for slug control every six weeks.

Jo is a former Head Gardener who believes that gardens are amazing places that bring joy, help us maintain good health and well-being and deeply connect us to ourselves, nature and powerful emotions. She helps people to create gardens that bring them happiness.

If you’re in need of help, guidance, inspiration, ideas or anything else related to your garden, she can help.

She offers a range of guidance and consultation packages – including bespoke maintenance plans – that help you to overcome overwhelm and confusion and get confidently into action. She also teaches courses and workshops. She is based in Belper. If you’d like to find out more please ring Jo on 07851 425 689 or visit her website: www.reallyusefulgardens.co.uk

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WHO’S THAT GIRL?

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“Textures, fabrics, furniture, lighting, and carefully blended hues and throws comprise elements of the language I speak.

Creativity is what makes up my DNA. Creativity knows no bounds.”

My only limit is your imagination

I often hear the following “I would love to hire an interior stylist, but it would be too expensive!” On the contrary, I pride myself on working within your budget to economically achieve your desires.

At Vanilla Butterfly, I utilize the most reliable electricians and carpenters. I carry out the majority of upholstery projects personally, but I have a specialist upholsterer on hand if needed. My colorful portfolio ranges from magazine editorials to residential homes and commercial projects.

I enjoyed working with H S SAMUEL in particular, on their very successful wedding promotion; the images can be found on my website. My creativity was challenged further while working closely with TRINITY WARRIORS, 3rd place runners up on SKY ONE’S “Got To Dance” talent show, creating their new HEAD OFFICE.

Interior Designer or Interior Stylist? ...that is the question

Whilst both professions are very similar, most people are more commonly aware of Interior Designers. In brief an Interior Designer deals heavily with structural alterations: removing walls and consulting with architects to create a complete home package from the ground up.

As an Interior Stylist I concentrate on dressing a space, making sure that it is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Choosing to paint or wallpaper or even buying a new sofa can be daunting. I take all the stress out of the process.

I procure accessories, furniture and up-cycle existing items after establishing your wants, needs and wishes. My use of Mood boards simply brings the whole vision to life by creating color schemes to suit the space, leaving you with an area that is fully accessible to all users.

I keep the process authentic by Creating bespoke art pieces using objects from around the home, renewing their sentimental value and often giving them a new purpose. Having the right piece of furniture or family heirloom can make or break a space. Using my spatial skills I Implement clever storage solutions to optimize the layout of your room. So lets take that next step together.

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The Paper Mill Looking for somewhere cosy?

Why not try The Paper Mill.

With a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a great selection of craft beers, it is ideal for the connoisseur, especially when booking a venue for your next event.

Dog friendly I know because we have taken our dog there after a good stroll in Darley Park, unlike most local pubs that won’t accept mans best friend.

Medium sized, good for parties, weddings, wakes, birthdays, etc. ....in other words, not like most pubs where the guests seem miles away. I would personally recommend The Paper Mill from previous experience. In my opinion, one of the finest local establishments I have had the pleasure to frequent.

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Inheritance Tax on Property (IHT) In April 2017 the Government introduced a new allowance for individuals owning residential property known as the Residents Nil-Rate Band (RNRB).

This new allowance means you will be able to pass on an extra £175,000 free of tax on your death but crucially, you’ll only get the extra tax-free allowance if when you die your estate includes your main residence. The new allowance is being phased in over several years up to 2020/21 as follows:

Married Couples and Civil Partnerships If you are married or in a civil partnership then you can inherit any unused allowance from your husband, wife or civil partner. This means that married couples and civil partners can pass on up to £650,000 free of tax.

Estate including Property Most estates include residential property and due to the increase in property prices over the last few years the government made a pledge before the 2015 General Election to raise the IHT threshold to one million pounds.

Tax Year

Nil- Rate Band

Residents Nil-Rate Band

Total for Individuals

Total for couples

2017/18

£325,000

£100,000

£425,000

£850,000

2018/19

£325,000

£125,000

£450,000

£900,000

2019/20

£325,000

£150,000

£475,000

£950,000

2020/21

£325,000

£175,000

£500,000

£1,000,000

The Basics Every Person can pass on £325,000 before their heirs pay inheritance tax, which is 40% on everything above that amount.

This is called the Inheritance tax “Nil- Rate Band”.

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Who can inherit the property tax-free?

The rules associated with the relief state that only “Direct Descendants” of people who have died can benefit from the new allowance.

Direct Descendants are described as: Children, Grandchildren, GreatGrandchildren together with their spouses or civil partners Stepchildren, Adopted Children, Foster Children and children who were under the guardianship of the people passing on the estate.

This means that siblings, nephews, nieces and other relatives will not benefit from the new allowance if a home is passed on to them.

Main Residence The RNRB applies to only one home, it must be included in your estate (owned at the date of death) and you need to have lived in it at some stage in your life.

If you own more than one property, which has been your home at some time, then your executor can nominate which property can be used against the RNRB.

Estates over £2 Million If you have an estate over £2,000,000 then the amount of the Residents Nil Rate Band is reduced. For every £2 your estate is over £2,000,000 then the allowance is reduced by £1.

So for an individual the allowance will be lost if the Estate is over £2,250,000 during 2018/19.

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What happens if I downsize One of the benefits of the inheritance tax changes is that people who have sold their main home after 8 July 2015

and bought a cheaper property can still benefit from the new allowance providing some of the estate is inherited by the deceased’s direct descendants.

The relief is also available if you decide to sell your home and

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then rent a property, but the relief is frozen at the time of disposal.

These rules are particularly complicated and have been criticised by Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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Derby County Football Club:

A Grand History, 1924 - 1955 In the first article about the history of Derby County we left off with Jimmy Methven leaving the club as manager in 1922, the first article should have covered the clubs’ history from 1884 -1924 but ended in 1922 so I’m starting this article from 1922 sorry for any confusion caused. Cecil Potter formally manager of Hartlepool United picked up the gauntlet from Methven bringing Hartlepool defenders Tom Crilly and Harry Thoms with him.

The Rams almost made history during Potter’s first season when he led them all the way to FA Cup Semi-Final sadly The Rams lost to West Ham United 5 – 2 on March 24th, thus missing out on playing in the 1923 ‘White Horse’ FA Cup Final, March 24th Held at Wembley for the first time. The 1923 FA Cup Final was known as the ‘White Horse’ FA Cup Final because a White Metropolitan Police horse named Billy was used to restore order after a huge pitch invasion before kick-off.

Derby finished third for two successive seasons when both times they should have secured a top-two spot and promotion.

George Jobey became the manager for DCFC in the summer

of 1925 and bought DCFC back to top-flight, after signing Harry Bedford from Blackpool F.C. Jobey’s first season marked the beginning of a great season in DCFC’s history as a host of international class footballers Joined the team. Players Barkers, Bowes and Crooks were signed for a few hundred pounds all became England Internationals.

Port Vales Tommy Cooper (known as Snowy due to his hair colour) and later became England’s captain in 1934 and was the 58th player to captain England’s team.

Ike Keen who played for Newcastle was also signed for £150 And went on to win full England honours.

At this time Harry Wilkes was Goal Keeper at this time later followed

by Jack Kirby.

Image of programme form the 1923 ‘White Horse FA Cup Semi-final Image supplied: by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection.

Image of George Jobey Image supplied: by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection.

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The 1960s was a decade of revolution – in politics, in music, architecture and fashion. There were the Beatles, mini-skirts, psychedelic colours, mods, rockers, hippies, and of course the beehive hairdo. Unfortunately, the Beatles never performed in Derby, although there is a rumour they once stopped for a meal here at The Upper Deck Café in the bus station.

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Another rising star of the 1960s, Cliff Richard, did perform here though - at the Gaumont Cinema on London Road in 1960. The Gaumont was just one of Derby’s many cinemas - one of its town centre rivals was the ABC, seen here showing the 1969 Peter O’Toole blockbuster Goodbye Mr Chips.

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By the 1960s reinforced concrete had become the town planner’s construction material of choice, and the ideal material with which to express the new trend for high-rise living. Derby didn’t escape unscathed, but was (perhaps fortunately) slightly behind the curve, with only two high-rise residential developments to our name – at Bath St and the DRI nurses accommodation.

During this period entire streets of dilapidated terraced housing were demolished during phases of ‘slum clearance’, and were rebuilt with low-rise flats and maisonettes, as was the case with Brook Street and the surrounding area.

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Another major development for Derby in the 60s was the building of the inner ring road to cater for everexpanding levels of car ownership. Unfortunately St. Alkmund’s church [photo 6] was stood in the way of Progress, being demolished in 1968 to make way for the new road. The fate of the church was possibly not what the three children of Rev. J.S. Owen had hoped for in 1890 (see image), but demolition did lead to the amazing discovery of a beautifully carved stone sarcophagus, thought to have once held the remains of the 8th century Northumbrian King: Saint Alkmund himself.

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Change was also occurring in the way that we shopped. Pedestrianisation was still a long way off and small retailers were beginning to lose out to the growing might of the supermarket, large-scale department stores such as Ranby’s and the attractive, traffic-free new shopping precincts at Beckett’s Well (Duckworth Square) and Castlefields (Main Centre).

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Derby’s markets continued to thrive throughout the 1960s though: at the Market Hall, and at Cockpit Hill on the Morledge.

These were loud and bustling places, full of character. Talking of character, we’d love to know if the chap in the top hat with his back to the photographer is the semilegendary market trader ‘Mad Harry.’ If you recognise him please contact the library.

Visit Derby Local Studies and Family History Library to find out more about the 1960s in Derby or browse our online archive, Derby’s History

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Why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (or LPA) is a legal document that appoints one or more people (the ‘attorneys’) to help make decisions for somebody who may not be in a position to do so. The term is traditionally associated with a person in the latter stages of life who may be unable to make rationale and coherent decisions for themselves. And statistics from the ‘Office of the Public Guardian’ confirm this, with the average age for people making a LPA being 73.

But why should somebody who is much younger than this and in seemingly good mental and physical health need to worry about an LPA? It may well be a cliché, but most clichés tend to be born from the truth and in the case of LPA’s ‘you never know what is round the corner’. Take this situation for example.

Jenny is a single parent, and she has two children aged 9 and 11.

She lives on her own with her children, works and is eligible for tax credits. She has two siblings and her parents are still alive, but she manages her finances alone.

Without warning Jenny falls ill with a mystery virus, which results in her spending several weeks unconscious in hospital. Her family rally round her to help look

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after the children, but who can manage her finances whilst she is unconscious? Who has authority to contact and deal with her employer, HMRC for tax credits and run her bank accounts to ensure that utility bills and payments concerning her house are dealt with?

The answer is no-one unless she has a Lasting Power of Attorney in place.

Without a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the family’s only answer is to apply to the Court of Protection for a Court Order giving someone authority to deal with her finances. And that won’t necessarily be the person Jenny would have chosen herself.

In this particular case, fortunately Jenny regained consciousness before the Court needed to

be contacted and was able to then execute a Lasting Power of Attorney enabling her brother to manage her financial affairs whilst she recovered in hospital.

It is important to remember that it is not only the elderly who fall ill, or who might have an accident.

We have heard of similar circumstances arising for younger married couples where one spouse has all the accounts in their name alone. If that person is then involved in an accident, despite being married, their spouse will not have authority to access the finances unless a Lasting Power of Attorney is in place.

So what are the benefits of an LPA – you get to choose who helps you with these decisions, or manages your finances.

Don’t forget – to get the right advice from a solicitor before making an LPA. Although there are guidance notes online to help you complete the forms, a large number of applications for registration are still rejected because the forms have not been completed correctly, or details are missing. A solicitor will also make sure you are absolutely clear as to the extent and the limits of the authority your Attorneys will have.

At Else Solicitors we have the expertise and the experience to help guide you through this process to ensure that your family and your finances are protected in case something unexpected happens.

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MEET THE TEAM Kathryn Caple

Kathryn specialises in and heads up Wills and Probate.

Kathryn has been working as a private client solicitor since qualification and is also a member of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

She is an active member of the Etwall & Hilton Rotary Club and is a keen viola player, having performed with the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra. She enjoys reading and is a board game enthusiast when her children give her time!

Tel: 01283 526230 Email: Kathryn.caple@elselaw.co.uk

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Yolanda Ride Yolanda is a paralegal specialising in Wills & Probate.

She has developed her legal experience by working at a number of different law firms acquiring a great working knowledge in several areas of law. Yolanda is in the process of completing her CILEX Level 3 in Law and Practice Diploma specialising in Private Client Services.

She lives and breathes rugby following her home country of Ireland and is currently an RFC coach for Burton Rugby Club Mini Juniors as well as playing for the Burton Ladies Squad. She is soon to also be manager of a new Under 11s girl’s team. She spends her free time reading and swimming, as well enjoying movies starring Tom Hardy her favourite actor, and spending time with family and friends.

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Tel: 01283 526203 Email: Yolanda.ride@elselaw.co.uk

I contacted Yolanda Ride at Else Solicitors following the death of a close family member and I’m very glad I did. Firstly, she helped with the full administration process and distributed the estate under the terms of the Will. She also introduced me to a trusted financial advisor who helped me invest the inheritance in order to provide a regular future income and a pension.

I was really pleased with the level of service and advice Yolanda had provided, so when she suggested that it would be prudent for me to review my Will

and my wife’s Will, as well as put Lasting Powers of Attorney in place, it was an easy decision.

This is where she had made such a difference. Not understanding many of the legalities that affect Will writing, I had used a nonlegally qualified will writer rather than a solicitor or someone else in the legal profession. To say it was not fit for purpose was an understatement. I was quite shocked as to how much it had not considered the impact of my death on my business or any details which would make adequate provisions for my son.

Thankfully, Yolanda has re-drafted both Wills and I am now totally confident that my estate and personal possessions will be left to the people I want them to be. This included ensuring that provisions were put in place to protect my business interests and also ensure my son, who has specific learning difficulties, is guaranteed to receive the protection and security he would require, should either myself or my wife not be around to care for him.

Chris Varty Owner the Derbeian Magazine.

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Change your old conservatory roof for a new, all year round Warm roof!

Most commonly asked questions Will a Warm roof make my inner rooms dark?

With a 2 year history of fitting Warm roof’s, we have plenty of experience in receiving positive feedback. This is ensured by our customers always being more than pleased with their results.

It is recommended that the ceilings are interiorly painted with a bright/neutral colour as this ensures the light reflects throughout the rooms and surrounding areas. This can also be reviewed when Steve visits your property as we understand that each individual has different tastes to interior designs. However to aid lighting, we can install skylights but as mentioned it is all dependent upon the property and customers preference’s.

Do Warm roofs actually keep me cool in summer and warm in winter?

Due to the amount of insulation and the layout of the Warm roof builds, keeping cool in the summer and warm in the winter is guaranteed. The Supalite Warm roofs provide a solution to the temperature fluctuations that occur in UK weather, ensuring the space can be used efficiently 365 days of the year. This is supported by the feedback we obtain as the fact our customers can use their Warm roof’s everyday, is an important factor. Please visit www.supaliteroof.co.uk for more information and if your questions are not answered, Steve will be more than happy to help answer these for you.

How do I know what my Warm roof will look like?

As a company with over 40 years experience, we have discovered the best way to provide customers with ideas and an imagery of what their Warm roof could look like, is with real life pictures and visits, with the support of company brochures and websites. Once we have an idea of what it is you’d like, we can supply customers with pictures of past builds of which may be similar and our previous customers are always willing to let new customers visit and have a look at their own. Alongside this, we have Supalite Tiled Roof System’s brochures and access to their website, as do customers, at all times; with each quote, a brochure of Supalite Warm roofs is supplied.

What is the cost implication?

All new customers receive a free quotation from Steve and this is after a visit to your property for measurements and consultation.

All prices are individually priced as we always aim to personalize each build as we understand that each customer has their own individual taste and style. As we are a family run business from our own home, we do not focus on financial gains as we believe you are a customer, not a number. We ultimately focus on making your new build/renovation an easy task that you can live in comfortably and love daily all year round.

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A little bit about us Hi, my name is Jill, and together with my husband, James Preston, we run the Duffield art gallery. We are a family run business that has been established for over 45 years. Started by James late mother as an antique shop originally.

We took over the running of the gallery late last year. Our aim was to bring together a selection of original work by local and internationally acclaimed artists.

So what makes us different?

Original oil paintings by James Preston, Colin Halliday, Paul Raymond Gregory, Kim Sharratt, Lyn Smith, Phil Dyke, & Steve; Slim.

Limited edition prints, & cards 3-5 Town Street, Duffield DE56 4EH Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10:30 till 5pm, Sunday 11-3pm.

Telephone: 01332 840845 Email: jill.underwood59@gmail.com

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I’ve spent the last 40 years in the retail industry, and watched it change and evolve, not necessarily for the better. I care about my customers, and want to give them personal service in a relaxed atmosphere. I felt personally that entering an art gallery can be quite intimidating, especially with all the pretention written about art, and the artists themselves.

I want my customers to feel relaxed and comfortable when they enter the gallery, and not feel under any pressure.

Combine the talents and skills of the artists with the patience and experience of our framer, then I think we offer a unique service. Basically if we’ve not got we’ll make it for you!

Is it all very expensive?

We keep a varied selection of collectable, signed, limited edition prints, already framed and ready for you to take with you. Plus a selection of greetings cards. So we have something for every budget.

We don’t follow trends, all our pieces are unique, and will still be relevant in 10 or 100 years time.

So please feel free to pop in and browse, or visit us on

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Unpick those family mysteries!

Is there an unknown person in your family tree? The greatuncle who went to war and didn’t return? The man who abandoned his family and was never heard of again?

The orphaned child who lost contact with her siblings?

Lots of people have questions about where and how their ancestors lived, or want to know what happened to someone after a life-changing event, but don’t know how to find out.

Fiona Boardman of Milford-based FPB Family History Research can help you answer these questions.

“My own interest in family history was sparked by a greatgrandfather who vanished without trace, leaving a young family behind. After lots of false leads, many years of puzzling, and the construction of a large family tree, I now know that he didn’t die of TB as his “widow “ had claimed - in fact he lived for another 35 years!

“Having thoroughly researched my own ancestry I’m keen to share my experience and knowledge to help you on your own exciting journey into the past. I can carry out research for you, using online sources, local records and archives in Derbyshire or across the country.

You will receive a full report, with photographs, maps etc to illustrate

the story, and/or a family tree chart to display on the wall.

“Or if you prefer to do your own research but need some help, I can advise you on where to find information, how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes, and provide support if you get stuck.”

Gift certificates are available, in multiples of £25, which make a perfect gift for that special birthday or anniversary, allowing the recipient to explore their own family’s story.

“Fiona did a marvellous job tracing our family histories. It was something we had been meaning to do for some years but never had the time. We discovered interesting connections and stories, like the relative who was an artist and exhibited in the Royal Academy.

Following the information led us to old quiet country churches in tucked away villages, beautiful places we did not know we had connections to. We are grateful to Fiona for giving us this window into our past.”

Mr and Mrs Sadler, Norfolk.

“Fiona dealt with looking into many positive leads along with many frustrating dead ends in a very professional way, always looking at how she could achieve the best result for me with a keen eye for important detail.

I found Fiona to be well organised, reliable and she consulted me all the way, producing an excellent family tree of many generations from 1620 to present day. I would wholeheartedly recommend Fiona to anyone who is considering research into their family ancestors and history.”

Mr Bailey, Derbyshire.

“Fiona has carried out two sets of research into our family background.

We were impressed with her depth of knowledge, her professionalism and her attention to detail. We would have no hesitation in asking her to carry out further research into our family histories.

Mr and Mrs S, Repton, Derbyshire.”

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For more information, or to discuss your research needs, contact Fiona on 01773 822819 or email her at: fiona@fpbfamilyhistoryresearch.com

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Darley Abbey Village Stores

Newsagent, off licence and general store with an excellent range of wines and beers and local produce including honey and ice-cream

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Stockists for Darley Abbey Cider Company, White Peak Distillery, Bluebell Dairy, Derventio, Shiny, Derby Brewing Company and English Wine Project, Barry Fitch Butchers

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Family run business aiming to improve the lives of elderly and disabled people.

More than 10 years experience in the sector, offering bespoke solutions to your individual requirements.

We cover any aspect of adaption – from fitting simple mobility aids, to full conversion to sealed and safe wetrooms.

Darren Golding: 07967 638616

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We aim to always offer sensible and proportionate advice in line with current HSE/Consultant Best Practice.

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“I really hope that you choose kompass as your supplier and project partner”.

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For the last 15 years I have been the custodian of product development at 2 of the largest window systems producers in the country.

The products that I have personally conceived will sell for more than 100 million pounds this year alone and there is every chance that one of my products is in your home right now.

“Being a ‘product man’, my golden rules are that the products that I specify must be technically excellent and designed to stand the test of time”

I recently left my role as Product Director to set up my own business supplying and installing directly to the home owner. I have called my business ‘Kompass’ as I am the Customers reference point.

Anthracite grey aluminium is one of many colours that are now readily available to the homeowner.

If you are shopping for glazing products for the first time, I know it can be very confusing. Let me help you understand the product opportunities that are available to you; material, colour, style, glazing. This is your opportunity to personalise your home and add value to your property.

“I want to use my experience and knowledge to help you choose the best product to suit your personality and the way you would like to use your space. I will then ensure your products are installed as the designer intended so that they look great and perform well for years to come”.

I am not a sales man, I am a product and industry expert. “No hard sell, just information and collaboration”.

Let us help you to achieve your dream home so you can enjoy the experience without the worry.

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If you are looking for cutting edge design or character and charm, we can help you select the products to achieve your dream.

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Derby County Football Club: A Grand History, 1924 - 1955 Continued from page 13. the announcement that England and France were at war with Germany. The last pre-war match to take place at the Baseball ground was played on September 2nd, 1939 against Aston Villa, The Rams still didn’t achieve a League Championship of an FA Cup Final success during this time, it seemed like the so-called gipsy curse could possibly be true.

The Rams started up again in 1941 thanks to the efforts of Jack Nicholas and Jack Webb, The Rams had some success in wartime football in January 1941, the Osmaston End stand of The Baseball Ground suffered significant bomb damage sustained during a German air raid. The Germans had used a copy of a

Image of programme form the 1923 ‘White Horse FA Cup Semi-final Image supplied: by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection.

Things were looking up for the Rams, they were Division runnersup in the 1929/30 season, FA cup finalists in 1933 and division runners-up again in the 1935/36 season. Bowers scored 37 goals in 1930/31 breaking the record Bowers surfed a serious injury in 1934. Chick Musson from Kilburn joined the team in 1936, he was known for his ferocious tackling and short stature, he played with the team in the 1946 FA Cup Final The Rams were the only professional team Musson played for and sadly in 1954 Musson Died from leukaemia at the age of 34.During the 1930’s The Rams were one of England leading clubs, yet they didn’t win any major honours during this time.

Sadly, on September 3rd, 1939 Neville Chamberlain broadcast

1930’s postcard to locate their position as they were trying to bomb the nearby Rolls-Royce factory. The stand was not repaired until after the war, but some fans took a risk by watching some of the games from this stand, particularly those in the FA Cup run in 1945-46.

Also, in 1941 Jobey was banned for life by the FA after being found guilty for making illegal payments and inducements to prospective players (‘bungs’ as it is more commonly known). Jobey was the longest serving Derby manager ever and as a player, was the first Arsenal player to score at their new stadium, Highbury. After the war, his ban was commuted he became an unofficial advisor throughout the successful cup run in 1946.

Top: Image of Copy of postcard the Germans used to find their target .

Bottom: image of the damaged end of The Osmaston End of the Baseball Ground Images supplied:

by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection

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Mickleover Business Support Mickleover Business Support creates Bespoke Systems to help businesses get organised.

Founded 10 years ago by Lisa Ceranic after leaving fulltime employment to pursue a dream of working for herself and supporting local businesses.

Helping you get organised by creating bespoke, user friendly systems that brings all your business data and processes together into one place.

With over 50 years combined experience in the Financial Services Industry, we provide Expert advice for MORTGAGES, PROTECTION (Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection), and BUSINESS INSURANCE (including Tax Efficient Life Cover)

www.home-fs.co.uk Home Financial (UK) Ltd The Old Vicarage Market Street, Castle Donington Derbyshire DE74 2JB

Tel: 01332 561000 Home is a trading style of Home Financial UK Ltd, an Appointed Representative of Life & Easy Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 462298 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer mediation activities only.

Latest creation is a HR system that managers the life cycle of employees, from induction through to leaving the company, including sickness, annual leave, maternity details and more.

Do you want a system that gives you exactly what you need? Keeps you on top of your invoices and payments? Helps you to be more efficient? And gives you more time to get on with what you’re good at?

Please feel free to contact me for a free consultation on:

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Jaguar F Pace

R-Sport 2.0 250PS AWD Automatic “Help me!”

Neighbour Sally Winstone looked at me with pleading eyes. She and her husband live over on the shady side of the exclusive cul-de-sac, Sanctuary Vale. My own humble chateau occupies the prime spot in that location, of course. (Just saying).

“Whatever’s the matter?” I asked.

blemish on the wall.

“It’s Alexander. He’s been perched on the dishwasher all morning in a catatonic state. Talk to him will you? He promised to take me to the Wellness Centre but he’s just not moving and won’t say a word.”

“That’s where a picture fell off.

It pulled a bit of plaster away” explained Sally.

Clearly this was a job for a top motoring journalist, so I didn’t hesitate to tear myself away from feeding my lawn with a Spring tonic.

I simply had to attend to Alexander.

I found him as described; his back to the dishwasher and with vacant eyes fixed on a minor

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I wasted no time in addressing the man himself.

“Now then old chap. Pray account for your present incommensurate behaviour. You haven’t had bad news I hope.”

“That’s just it. It’s the news. All this fake news stuff. I’ve been saying for years not to believe a word of it. I’ve been telling them it’s all fake.

Isn’t that true Sally?” She nodded.

“But now” he continued “They’re telling us on the news that there’s all this fake news about. So if the news is fake and they’re telling us about fake news, then how do we know that the fake news they’re going on about is, in fact, fake?”

I laughed.

“Worry not! You’re simply in the grip of an existential crisis of belief.

Remember Dr. Johnson?” His response to being told that the world was not real was to go out and kick a stone. Now I can’t offer you a stone to kick but I can offer you something far more exciting. A Jaguar to pounce upon!”

At once he was a changed man.

His eyes brightened. He stood up straight. He was ready for anything.

Offer him a shepherds hut for the price of Blenheim Palace and he would have snatched my arm off. It was the power of the Magic Word wot dunnit.

“Jaguar!” he exclaimed in an emotional voice.

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“Grab your coat and grab your hat” I ordered. “Leave your worries in the dishwasher. Follow me for the experience of a lifetime.”

The car in question could not be seen immediately - being partly hidden behind the wheelie bins. Only once we were up close and personal was its true splendour disclosed.

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Of course, there is the expected range of engines and transmissions allowing selection according to that delightful balance of purse and purpose.

Some, like Alexander Winstone, will just want There’s nothing fake about this go along for a great cars eagerness. It just wants to go! to ride - marvelling at the silk glove smoothness while enjoying a powerful “That, dear neighbour” I said, “Is the and economy. The 4 cylinder 250PS punch of performance: the hallmark Jaguar F Pace”.

2.0 petrol engine can propel it to of Jaguar.

135mph yet return 38.2mpg.

He fell silent. If a picture is worth a My neighbour was itching thousand words then the F Pace Computer systems get the best out to get behind the wheel but R Sport all-wheel-drive 8 speed of the driver whatever the style of insurance and safety issues automatic at £44,460 is, in reality, driving but never at the expense prevented that. An extensive ride worth a thousand Andy Warhols. of that all-important ‘feel’ that alleviated his disappointment as (Had that great champion of modern distinguishes a ‘drivers car’ I put my foot down. consumerist imagery ever turned his from a dullards dream motor. lithographic machines to the task of Some drivers will want to do “Gosh!” He cried. “There’s nothing celebrating the Jaguar motor car). their homework - the better to fake about this cars eagerness.

Or to put it simply: this is a Jaguar comprehend the cleverness behind It just wants to go!”

SUV to blow away the opposition. such things as ‘Adaptive Dynamics’, “You want to go?” I responded.

What it brings to the table is Jaguar ‘Configurable Dynamics’, ‘All Surface performance and refinement Progress Controls’ together with “Yes” came the reply. “I want to go coupled with SUV practicality. other systems. and buy one now.”

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Every once in a while in a dreary world of anodyne automobiles a chink of light shines through the eternal gloom to remind you that you are not just the driver of a bland mobility podule but a ‘motorist’ once again.

“Every once in a while in a dreary world of anodyne automobiles a chink of light shines through the eternal gloom to remind you that you are not just the driver of a bland mobility podule but a ‘motorist’ once again.

There are many faces to motoring pleasure. And when the face in question has a familiar look it’s even more pleasurable. Motorists of Britain rightly revere traditional marques - more so in todays globalised world of motor manufacturing. Brand loyalty reflects a belief in continuity of dependable purpose.

Pleasure taken not only for the sake of it, but also as a requirement in order to perpetuate motoring passions that go back a long way.

Few brands are so productive of smiles per mile as MG. The sporting pedigree once pitched at the young enthusiast has yet survived the turmoils of time and today is represented by cars pitched at enthusiasts of all ages who retain a young-at-heart zest for vivacious velocity.

Heads might shake at the thought of an MG ZS compact SUV but only a short acquaintance is needed to convince one that the octagon badge has found a new and appropriate home.

And so it was that I advanced upon a car that gleamed with all the lustre of promise. Recognisable at once as a compact SUV with all the capability that implies, it stood out from the crowd for two immediate reasons. First the singularity of individualistic purpose evident in its striking design. Second, that evocative badge: a defiant signifier if you wish, of proper credentials, like a suit from Jeeves and Hawkes or brogues by Crockett and Jones.

A quick glance around the cabin resulted in instant approval.

There’s class-leading space for driver and passengers and a very large boot. It has a quality solid feel and there’s a level of detailing and range of impressive features you wouldn’t expect to find on a car of this size and price. To cap it all there’s an industry leading 7 year warranty.

It’s well equipped with all the usual electronic wizardry and a dash or more of deft design has embelished the usual dispositions of switchgear, storage and controls with stylishness that is both up to date and yet redolent of old fashioned virtues. All round visibility is good and it’s easy to place the car when manoeuvring.

Tested as a top specification Exclusive Auto variant at £ 17,495 (The range starts from just £12,495) this car came with a comprehensive load of kit that would cost a fortune on rivals. MGs seem to come with ‘Extras’ as standard.

MG cars were traditionally sporty and that remains the story behind the wheel. The 110 bhp 3 cylinder turbo 1.0 GDI petrol engine developed in partnership with General Motors that drives through a 6 speed automatic gearbox is truly remarkable. (A 1.5 diesel with a 5 speed manual gearbox is also available). Perky and delightfully smooth it doesn’t offer steroidgobbling muscle power - but it’s all the better for it. There’s enough performance for fun up to 112mph and the 44.9 mpg claimed overall economy is what you get easily.

Very commendable in these days of gross exaggeration.

Chassis and suspension offer precise control with a feel for the road but not at the expense of comfort. Three power-assisted steering modes - Urban, Normal and Dynamic - are designed to give the driver complete control over the ride, creating that nimble and adaptive driving experience that you would expect from this historic brand.

For the stringback driving glove types for whom sportiness is all, there will never be a car so perfect as one that shakes out fillings while storming along to the pub, but the MG ZS is not that car. Some elements of yesteryear are better consigned to history. For a livelier approach to practical SUV motoring, however, this MG leads the charge and lowers the cost. It’s a bargain that puts rivals on the ropes.

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the quality of the food and drink and, if people are staying over, the luxury of our rooms” he continued.

As you head into Repton, you get a feeling of a quintessential English village. Beautiful gardens, small intricate streets, a splendidly designed famous school, that sprawls beautifully and forebodingly across the centre of the village and The Boot Inn. The Boot, a 17th Century Coaching Inn, which was renovated and re-openend in 2015 is now one of the jewels in the Derbyshire dining circle.

Since re-opening its doors, The Boot has been run with a passion to deliver the very best in food and drink. Menus have been created which fulfil local tastes and desires but which also push the boundaries of taste and flavours. Head Chef, Rob Taylor, has been responsible for driving

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the food offering and, along with his team, serves every dish with an enthusiasm that isn’t found in very many places and a tremendous amount of pride.

Rick’s passion for customer experience comes bounding through and, as you follow the experience journey he describes, you know he is absolutely right!

Everything just fits. The bar, the restaurant and the rooms have all been so tastefully designed you instantly feel at home and relaxed.

Nothing is too much trouble and it shows. The housekeeping team is also one of the most dedicated teams you could meet. They have the same passion for their job as Rick and Rob and keep the luxurious rooms spotlessly clean. So much so, that they were highly commended in the AA Inspector’s report.

Rob, along with Rick Graham, who manages the front of house operation, have just been rewarded for their dedication, commitment and success with a second AA Rosette.

This comes just a year after achieving their first AA Rosette and being crowned AA Pub of the Year, in England, in 2016 and 2017.

These awards are not easy to come by, so Rob, Rick and their highly trained teams should be very proud of their achievements. Which you can see they are!

“We want everyone to enjoy their experience, from the minute they arrive until when they leave” says Rick Graham, who has managed The Boot since it re-opened, “so we ensure that everything is right.

The surroundings, the welcome,

Outside at The Boot is another great experience. The courtyard Beer Garden is a haven of peace and tranquillity as well as being a glorious sun trap, with plenty of shade for when it’s needed.

Its two tier elevation gives plenty of room to relax and, with the same standard of table service given to outside tables, makes al fresco dining a very pleasurable experience.

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Around the corner, from the beer garden, is The Boot’s own Micro Brewery where the award winning Boot Beer ales are carefully, meticulously and lovingly brewed

by Jon Archer, Head Brewer.

Jon joined The Boot Brewery just over a year ago, after thirty plus years in IT. He was a very keen home brewer who had achieved some acclaim amongst fellow brewers and ale drinkers and started developing skills to replicate this on a small commercial level.

“When the opportunity came along to manage and develop The Boot Micro Brewery I just couldn’t turn it down” said Jon. Since then, Jon has

introduced new brewing processes and has significantly increased the Boot Beer offering, along with picking up two major awards for The Boot Beast, in the strong ale category.

Jon’s background and methodical, logical mind are perfect attributes to exercise the controls needed to consistently brew the same pint. “It’s a pretty straight forward process” explained Jon “it just becomes a little more complicated trying to maintain the exactness of the procedure and delivering the same result time after time after time”. As for developing new brews and catering for the different tastes customers prefer, Jon continued

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“Much depends where they come from and the yeast used. I make sure I select the finest hops from around the country and abroad to make sure we get the best blend for the best tasting beer”.

The unique factor, Jon’s skills and his trained taste buds, add the final ingredients to make Boot Beer very special.

Alongside Rob and Rick, Jon has added an extra dimension to this wonderful pub. Everyone can see just why it achieves all the accolades that it does and why it is certainly one of Derbyshire’s brightest hidden gems.

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Stanton Bikes is a Derbyshire based Bicycle Company and has been running for the last seven years. Stanton Bikes was set up on a wing and a prayer by Daniel Stanton, and has snowballed up after winning award after award for designing some of the most iconic Hard Tail mountain bike frames in modern cycling history. During that period the company has grown from strength to strength and now is organising and expanding its premises for full production from their base in Matlock at the foot of the Peak District, here’s what they had to say about the new venture.

“The Switch9er FS is our first foray into full suspension mountain bikes and we’ve decided to make it here in Derbyshire, Why? Well we wanted to be able to take more control over the production of our frames, reduce lead times; allow customer customisation of not only finish but geometry and create the ability to fast prototype and try out fun ideas.

We decided not only to make this frame here in the UK from all UK material suppliers and machine shops, but actually to bring the project in house as much as possible, creating local employment, protecting and develop the increasingly rare skills of bike building at scale in the UK. We have also procured all the machinery and equipment needed

to make the FS and it is being installed as we speak at Stanton headquarters, creating Stanton manufacturing.

Areas such as E.D. treatment (rust proofing process for the steel front triangle) and heat treatment (replenishing the grain structure of the material after welding, as welding creates heat affected zones) are outsourced to other UK businesses.

The Tube extrusion is taken care of by Reynolds in Birmingham and our CNC’d parts are manufactured

by Superstar in Lincoln.

We are truly delighted and proud to share that the design, welding and fabrication, painting, decal application and final frame assembly are all done from our unit in Matlock and the creation of Stanton manufacturing has been a dream of ours and now it is finally here.

And you are welcome to come and see your bike being made too!”

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If you fancy one of these frames or a more detailed investigation in to what Stanton Bikes is all about then you can either have a look online at:

www.stantonbikes.com or pop and see them at their premises: Stanton Bikes Ltd Unit 2-3 Holly Lane Tansley Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5FF. Stanton Manufacturing is in the final stages of the factory set-up and they intend to have the first 100 limited addition frames to customers in 6 months, we hope to catch-up with them again when they’re in full production.

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1960’s DECADE THE OLD DERBEIAN SOCIETY For a School with a history going back over eight hundred (800) years the 1960 decade was certainly a special one because of several main events that took place. These events varied from celebrating a centenary of the School’s Cadet Corps, to the major one of moving from their old School premises at St. Helen’s House in Derby out to the brand-new purpose built modern premises at Moorway Lane site, the adoption of a brand new School badge approved by the College of Arms, the arrival of a new Headmaster in 1961 by the name of Mr. Norman Elliott MA, and the major floods of 1965.

It is considered dealing with these in date order may be the most suitable way forward but because the major event was the centenary celebration of the School’s Cadet Corps we shall start with July 1962.

The Centenary of Derby School Cadet Corps July 1962 This took place on 16th July 1962

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down on Derby School’s own sports ground known as Parker’s Piece at the top end of City Road near to where the old LNER railway line from Friargate Railway Station used to cross over the river Derwent using the Handyside Bridge to make its way eastwards to both Ilkeston and Nottingham Victoria Railway Stations.

It is difficult to explain in an article of this type what were the historic

circumstances within this country that caused the formation of such a School Army Corps, but briefly because of concerns with France and in Europe the government of the day sent out a circular suggesting the formation of local volunteer Corps which eventually resulted in six public schools, including Repton School, forming their own Cadet Corps. Not to be outdone the Headmaster of Derby School Dr Thomas Leary with the support of his Governors formed their own Derby School Volunteer Rifle Corps. Thus began their history in 1862.

The day of the centenary parade dawned with good weather and was formed of school’s Combined Cadet Corps (CCF) from both their Army and RAF sections, plus the Cadet Corps band formed from both services along with a contingent of over thirty ‘old boys’ representing the Old Derbeian Society. To mark the Centenary the day was honoured by the Inspecting Officer being none

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The parade began with the general salute taken by the Inspecting officer from the specially erected saluting dais.

Then followed a full inspection of all cadets, whilst “the School Band played military airs”. Then with the saluting party back on the dais a full march-past led by the School’s Cadet Corps Band then took place. The official part of the parade finished with the Band giving a display of marching with them playing both quick and slow marches. The parade was finally dismissed culminating with everyone being addressed informally by the Inspecting Officer who spoke most highly of both the proficiency and high standard achieved by everyone Tea was then served to all attendees

including parents, invited guests and pupils using both the sports pavilion and a specially erected large marquee. The final part of the whole parade finished with a full display of field-craft taking place by the Rowing Club Clubhouse with the troops assaulting the Railway Bridge using a “well disguised large orange dinghy” by all the troops firing blank bullets from either their .303 rifles and Bren guns and also by using a rope slide from the very top of the railway bridge to the launching area of the Rowing Club.

Fortunately, the Old Derbeian Society with the financial help of the Parent’s Association arranged for an 8 mm colour movie film to be made of the whole occasion.

(Copies now in DVD format and a sound track are available from the Secretary of the OD Society.)

It is well worth mentioning that at the same parade five previous CO’s namely Capt. the Rev A.G.

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Grime; Major E.W. Gillard MBE, TD; Capt. J.J. Atkinson; Capt. F.E. Reeson and Fl. Lieut D.V. Tamblin were present. With respect to the movie film, the story of this film is in itself quite remarkable in that until 2016 its existence was unknown and unrecorded until the Societies’ archivists visited the then Derby Moor Community Sports College to examine their archives. Unbeknown to everyone a typical aluminium film-can was found all dirty and dusty at the Moorway Lane site within which was an original reel of the movie. As a result of this find the OD Society quickly had this professionally converted from an 8 mm movie film into both a DVD and memory stick colour movie. Later work by one of the archivists managed to add a suitable ‘marching band’ musical sound track. See later in the article more details about the Centenary Parade DVD.

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Mr Norman Elliott MA appointed Headmaster in 1961 A major change took place in 1961 with the retirement of Mr Les Bradley who had been Headmaster ever since the school years starting in 1942 at Amber Valley Camp. In his place came Mr Norman Elliott MA who was at the helm for the major task of Derby School, moving from the centre of Derby at St. Helen’s House and ‘B’ Block out to leafy, quiet suburb of Littleover in Moorway Lane. It should always be remembered that St. Helen’s House had originally been built as far back as 1766 as a private town house for John Gisborne of Yoxall Lodge in Staffordshire, a member of the landed gentry. Then later in 1805 it became the main residence of the Strutt family from Belper until in 1861 it was converted into a school with boarding accommodation, it is realised what a welcome idea this was..

Sports pavilion during a normal year.

The Floods of December 1965 which affected Parker’s Piece Records show nearly 700 properties and also Darley Fields were seriously flooded when the river Derwent burst its banks all the way from north of Derby at

Duffield, Little Eaton, then down to Derby, Ambaston, Great Wilne and Shardlow. In particular the Chester Green and Mansfield Road area including City Road and Derby School’s sports field, called Parker’s Piece, the floods experienced that December were far more than ever anticipated.

The actual Parker’s Piece School playing fields including their Sports Pavilion had 2 feet of flood water

Moving from the St. Helen’s House to the new Moorway Lane School Site in 1966

Photograph taken using a Derby Corporation rowing boat loaned from Darley Park.

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St. Helen’s House in King Street had been the School’s site ever since 1861 when the then Headmaster, Dr Thomas Humphreys Leary managed to move the School, where they had been there for just a little over 300 years from 1554 at St. Peter’s Churchyard in the centre of Derby, due to serious public health concerns because of its location within a burial ground.

The Education authority, Derby Corporation had built a brand new multi-million-pound new School complete with sports fields, classrooms, science laboratories, language laboratories, assembly hall with stage fit for the 1960 modern era.

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The new School in September 1966 along with Old Derbeian War Memorial (Copied from the Opening Day brochure).

At the time of the move, as (called ‘Big School’) a series of previously said the Head was Honours Boards which spelt out Mr Normal Elliott and he was all main academic successes instrumental in ensuring lots of their pupils – thanks again to of school records, registers, the Head’s ability, these same photographs went over with the Honours Boards were taken over move. In addition, most of the to Littleover and re-erected in their furniture and fittings from the School Chapel including remembrance marbles for the Boer War, WWI and WWII One particular and significant thing to organise was the taking down of the War Memorial which the OD Society had had built in 1921 as a memorial for the 70 ex-schoolboys who had been killed during WWI. Subsequently of course after WWII additional slate tablets with the 59 additional names having been added in 1946, then its re-erection near to the original main entrance to the new school buildings Interestingly, Derby School for many Front cover of DVD upgraded from an 8 mm colour Movie decades had in their Film of the Derby School Centenary Parade in July 1962 main Assembly Hall down on Parker’s Piece

new Assembly Hall. Mr Norman Elliott will always be especially remembered for how this move was so excellently carried through.

Derby School was exceptional in that towards the end of the 19th Century a School Chapel was erected in the grounds for use by the pupils, so when the move came about, many of the memorial tablets, the chapel organ and artefacts, were taken to Littleover as well as the special lectern used in assemblies held every morning which was presented by the Old Derbeian Society to Derby School.

Details of 1962 Cadet Corps Centenary Parade and creation of a modern DVD Appreciating this conversion from an original 8 mm movie film into a modern DVD for use on TV sets, personal computers and lap-tops it was felt readers would be interested to hear about old records of past times have been updated to the modern electronic age.

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Rear cover of Centenary Parade DVD showing the arrival of Inspecting Officer Lt. Gen. Sir Oliver Leese, Bt., KCB, CBE, DSO. To the parade and also on the saluting dais plus Head Mr Norman Elliott and Captain Bob Pettigrew.

Mosaic in Reception at Moorway Lane site of the new School Coat of Arms at Derby School.

One final major change in this 1960 Decade – the School Coat of Arms

The Old Derbeian Society has copies of this DVD available and anyone interested in old Derby scenes are most welcome to get in touch with the Society (contact details are shown at the end of the article).

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As a result of the Quatro Centenary Celebrations mentioned in the 1950 Decade article in the last issue of The Derbeian a query was raised about the school’s original Coat of Arms, designed in the late 19th Century by Headmaster, the Rev. Walter Clark. The result being that the Coat of Arms was redesigned with official approval of the

College of Arms. A mosaic design of the new Coat of Arms was built into the floor of the new Entrance Reception Hall. A copy is shown here.

In this article talking about archives it is so sad to recount that the reception area in the early years of the 21st Century was extensively altered with some areas demolished following a multi-million-pound renovation.

Sadly, insufficient thought was taken about this lovely piece of history and heraldry and it is now buried under a concrete and tiled floor, the only evidence is that the gold part of the mosaic is starting to show through the tiling. It really required preserving underneath special safety glass?

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Original Derby School Blazer Badge until 1964

To complete this section, I take the opportunity for completion sake to show the badge worn so proudly by many generations of Derby School pupils until the new coat of Arms was adopted.

In concluding this look back at the 1960 Decade as far as Derby School was concerned it has been a long and interesting journey particularly because the school moved to its final site in Littleover in September 1966. Having come from a remarkable initial school site believed to be connected to the Abbey of Darley, around 1160, known as St. Helen; through three Centuries 1560 or thereabouts to 1860 at St. Peter’s Churchyard school room; at St. Helen’s House from 1861 to 1966 (with it must be remembered the years of WWII evacuated out to Overton Hall and Amber Valley Camp). It was felt therefore it would be appropriate to finish this article with our only

Final Blazer Badge from 1964 to end of School in late 1980’s.

known 1960 Decade panoramic school photograph, or perhaps somewhere in and around Derby someone can find another one depicting another year?

This trip down memory lane in the 1960 Decade has been a true and happy trip and made possible by the fact the archives of Derby School with its unique history are now so full of great memorabilia provided by the many hundreds of past pupils or their families.

Without their help and assistance this would never have been possible. I should certainly like readers of this article who may have been at the School themselves or have family who were there to remember the door of the Archivist is always open. So, a telephone call, an email or even a letter would always be very much appreciated. Perhaps you may have that shoe box or even photo album with some old mementos?

Written by J. Barrie Sheard – archivist to Old Derbeian Society (at Derby School himself from 1945-1950) Telephone 01332 841452; email jbhygiene1@gmail.com or 3 Village Court, Town Street, Duffield, Derbyshire DE56 4EG.

April 1968 panoramic school photograph taken at Moorway Lane, Littleover.

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Derby County Football Club: A Grand History, 1924 - 1955 Continued from page 32.

Ted Magner became the manager of The Rams in 1944 and the club won the Football League title and the Midland cup during this time.

Pre-war stars Raich Carter and Peter Doherty joined with Young Derby players Tommy Powell and Reg Harrison, pre-war Juniors Chick Musson and Jack Parr were also on the team. Stuart McMillan took over from Magner in early 1946, McMillan subsequently led The Rams to glory on April 27th, 1946 when The Rams beat Charlton Athletic 4-1 and won

The FA Cup Final. The game was goalless for the first 85 minutes, then goalkeeper Sam Bartram punched out from the right, but the ball landed at the feet of Douglas “Dally” Duncan who shot goalward, Bert Turner then tried to deflect the ball but ended up kicking the ball into his own net, Turner scored for his own side when he took a free-kick from the edge of the Rams’ penalty area.

Turner became the first player to score for both sides in an FA Cup Final but not the last, at this time

also, Turner became the oldest player to score in an FA Cup Final.

The match finished level after 90 minutes, but, in extra time, Derby County scored three goals to win the match 4–1. Jack “Jackie” Stamps scored two of these goals, during this game Stamps shot for goal in the closing minutes of normal time but the ball burst en route, This was not the first time a ball had burst during a Derby match the first time was in when The Rams played against Preston in 1888.

Left: Image of Stuart McMillian. Right: image of Jack Stamps Images supplied: by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection.

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Something for everybody in Littleover

The affluent suburb of Littleover, south west of Derby, has long been one of the city’s more popular areas, and has half a dozen pubs which The Derbeian looks to explore.

The Oaklands, renamed after the avenue on which it stands, is off the bottom end of Stenson Road and was built in 1961 as the Panther for Ind Coope brewery.

The modern, large, L shaped interior has benefitted from an expensive refurbishment with the oak effect wainscoting matching the bar servery. Food is served 7 days a week from noon to 8pm and there’s a pool table at one end with two dart boards in close proximity. Amidst the multiple television screens are some interesting photographs of old Derby, including one of Mickleover Old Hall. Outside a pleasant area with tables and seating offers alfresco drinking, weather permitting.

The art deco Blue Pool, nearby on Stenson Road, has sadly slipped into history despite once having one of Derby’s highest barrelages

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of Draught Bass. Some way away, down in Heatherton, sits the Littleover Lodge Hotel at the bottom of Roman Rykneld Road, which mainly caters for diners, but a pint

Something for everybody in Littleover

of hand pulled Pedigree or Doom Bar can be drunk whilst taking in the uninterrupted view across the fields towards Willington. In a former guise as the La Villa restaurant, Benny Gardstein, a pianist of some repute, was resident here before his untimely death. And it was here on the 28th April 1996, that Derby County players celebrated their promotion to the Premier League.

A little further north up the old A38 and occupying the former Pastures Farm site is the Hollybrook, built in 1994 to serve the Heatherton village community. Ember Inns, who place considerable emphasis on cask ale, own this and the Markeaton and Broadway to the north of Derby. An attractive rustic-like exterior appears to be of reclaimed brick, and the imaginatively designed garden

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has two small bridges straddling the Holly Brook. Within, a large, contemporary, open plan layout has an impressive bar servery dispensing 5 real ales and the pub has a “try before you buy” policy.

For the peckish there’s a substantial food offering. The Crest Motel (exCoppice) at the top of Pastures Hill was originally owned by Offiler’s (Derby) brewery, and featured a superbly traditional public bar, but, sadly, has been demolished and lost to housing. When The Beautiful South performed at the Assembly Rooms in 1996, band members stayed at The Crest.

licensee from 1973 to 1991 was ex- Guardsman, Ted Goodall, whose family ran the longgone Derwent Hotel on The Spot. In nearby Shepherd Street, lies the black and white, White Swan, run by Brendan Donohue. Brendan has considerable freedom in his choice of real ale and the local, booming Littleover Brewery is prominent.

The side-street pub has a glowing reputation for good food, confirmed by the Trip Advisor certificate of excellence, and there’s a Sunday roast carvery between 12 and 4pm. I liked the old fashioned front bar, replete with stone flagged floor and scrub topped tables. Walls are adorned with centuriesold maps showing ancient enclosures and allotments during a time

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when the local populace could be counted in dozens. All in all, an impressive pub. Leaving Littleover, you may want to call in at the Argosy on Manor (ring) Road, conspicuous by being white painted and partially timber boarded. It little resembles its original self, having been thrice extended since the original build in 1956. A commodious L shaped interior is broken up by some high backed, semi-circular, sumptuous seating, and there’s a pool table together with a dart board at one end. Pub fare is available until late into the evening.

Littleover has a wide range of pubs that cater for everybody from families through to the discerning real ale drinker.

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The Half Moon in the heart of Littleover has a white painted, rendered frontage with separate entrances to a traditional front bar and rear lounge. The former has an archway to a side lounge. The enterprising licensee always has something of interest for traditional beer drinkers, keeping a good range of real ale, and, in fair weather, there’s a beautiful, long, well-tended garden to enjoy. A notable former

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Derby County Football Club: A Grand History, 1924 - 1955 Continued from page 50.

Doherty had left the club in 1946 after a disagreement with the club directors, The Rams also lost Carter who went to play for Hull. In the late 1940’s The Rams had been a powerhouse within British Football with McMillan twice breaking the record transfer fee in 1947 by paying £15,000 for Greenock Morton player Billy

Steel and a whopping £24,500 (at the time) for Manchester United’s Johnny Morris, Morris and Steel were left to pick up the gauntlet from Doherty and Carter, but they could never match up to dynamic duo. Some Senior Rams players felt resentment at the signing of Steel rather than play alongside him, Leon Leuty, Jack Howe and Angus Morrison all left the club.

In late January 1948, goalkeeper Bill Townsend suffered a freak injury whilst training in the Baseball Ground gym on eve of the fifth-round

tie against Middlesbrough, this left The Rams without an experienced goalkeeper for the Semi-final that was to be played against Manchester United on the 13th of March. Dejectedly, The Rams suffered a 3-1 defeat and were unable to replicate the success of their 1946 FA cup win. From this time onwards, other players left due to various reasons, these included Tim Ward, Reg Harrison, Jack Stamps and Bert Mozly.

Players of this calibre were hard to come by and The Rams became reliant on local talent. The Club began to slowly decline and by 1955 The Rams ended up in the Third Division North for the first time in their history.

Images from the 1946 FA Cup Final Image supplied: by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection.

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Images supplied: by Andy Ellis at The Derby County Collection.

Read about DCFC from 1956 - 1986 in our Autumn 2018 Edition. © Article written by Lisa Varty for The Derbeian Magazine. Thanks to Andy Ellis, DCFC historian for providing information and images.

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Derby MS Activity Centre A little bit about us…

In 2005 the Derby Branch of the MS Society with the help of the Lilian Prime Trust, opened the Derby MS Activity Centre here at Lilian Prime House. This new information and support Centre provided not only a focus point for people affected

by MS, but an opportunity for regular social events, specialised therapies and exercise classes.

The Derby MS Activity Centre has become one of the most important Centre’s of its kind in the Midlands, and its importance and range of services is continuing to expand. The Derby MS Activity Cenvtre has two employed Centre Coordinators with all other roles including the management committee filled by volunteers.

The Centre survives solely on donations and fundraising from supermarket tin rattles to Casino nights and Fire walks. We are currently open 3 days a week, and offer a wide range of therapies and exercise classes, alongside support and physiotherapy for people affected by MS and also their Carers and family members.

The Centre has been so successful that other charities for conditions displaying similar

characteristics which require similar therapies are able to use the Centre. There are no membership requirements and no geographical boundaries; everyone is welcome for a cup of tea and a chat.

The Derby MS Activity Centre and its facilities and services are promoted in doctor’s surgeries, medical Centre’s and hospitals throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire.

The Queens Medical Centre is a centre of excellence for the treatment of neurological disease and the Derby MS Activity Centre is recognised by their team of specialists as a vital part of the treatment and care of patients with MS. In Derbyshire alone there are more than 1000 people suffering with MS, that in turn means a further 3200 people – parents, husbands, wives and children who are indirectly affected, there are similar numbers in other local counties.

For the moment all of these people know that there is no cure for MS and treatments to alleviate their symptoms are at best marginal offering only temporary respite. The work of the Derby & District Branch from the Derby MS Activity Centre goes a small but significant way to helping, in providing support and care, and giving

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We’re here for you in your time of need day or night...

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Independent Funeral Directors Our new office in Findern serving Derby and South Derbyshire is now open. .

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As a Funeral Director I am often asked about changing trends in funerals.

You may think this would be the preserve of the young but it actually appeals to all age groups and genders. It is seen as a fitting tribute to send your loved one on one last ride.

We are able to offer custom built motor bike and fully enclosed sidecar hearses. Whether your favourite was a British Triumph, a classic Harley or a Suzuki Hayabusa, (I am told it is the fastest). I have taken part in previous Motor bike funerals but now like to leave it to the younger members of my team as seen here, Funeral Director Daniel Barke who rode pillion on the Suzuki Hayabusa.

As a nation we are now more inclined to look at a funeral as a celebration of someone’s life, and because of this transport arrangements are also changing. A fairly recent development is the opportunity to be taken to your own funeral by Motor Bike Hearse.

The dream machine does not suit every one and the majority still favour the traditional Hearse and following limousines but we are also able to offer other forms of transport including a beautiful Victorian Horse drawn Hearse or a Shire horse and dray. Perhaps the strangest request I have encountered to date would have to be a fire engine which we used to carry the coffin, complete with flashing sirens.

As an independent funeral director we able to source this and can accommodate most requests, we rarely say no and will always do our best to make the final journey a fitting tribute to your loved one. We are situated in Findern serving the Derby area and also have an office in Burton upon Trent.

For information please call 01332 425022.

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Car Electronics Derby Ltd Radio replacements available for most vehicles

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Heat waves – Supporting your loved ones.

During a heatwave, when temperatures remain abnormally high over more than a couple of days, it can prove fatal. Over 75’s are 60% more at risk and therefore require extra care and support either from families or from specialist care providers like Right at Home.

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Chevin Golf Club

Chevin Golf Club, established in 1894, is a member’s club.

Renowned for friendliness, good food and hospitality; which is demonstrated by the number of visitors and societies that return to Chevin year after year.

Situated near the town of Duffield, six miles north of Derby on the A6, it is located at the foot of the Derbyshire Hills.

Chevin boasts a delightful well maintained, 18-hole course of manageable yardage that is

Members can achieve and maintain a CONGU handicap by playing in the many competitions held during the year. Chevin also enters teams in regional and national competitions. For the more relaxed and social golfer, regular friendly matches are arranged against other clubs and organisations as well as an active mixed social golf scene held regularly throughout the year on Sundays.

playable throughout the year.

The lower holes are mature parkland while the upper ones have a rugged, moorland feel and when playing the course, you can take in some of the most spectacular views in Derbyshire including a five-county vista.

To learn more about Chevin Golf Club, and the varied categories of memberships, why not come to meet us in the clubhouse on Thursday 22nd March anytime between 5pm and 8pm.

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The Derbeian Summer 2018 Puzzle Pages Summer 2018 Crossword ACROSS:

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3 Your parents have six sons including you and each son has one sister. How many people are in the family?

4 What has a mouth, but cannot eat; moves, but has no legs; and has a bank, but cannot put money in it?

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Uncompromising Room Service

No; this isn’t a hotel review. This is about the levels of service one can expect from Steve Hills Design should you decide to use them for your next kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or home study furniture project.

Now in its third decade and enjoying large amounts of recommendations and repeat business, one can have complete peace of mind as to the quality of service on offer; the glowing customer endorsements on their website stand testament to this.

However, it’s the levels of flexibility that really set them apart from other furniture companies.

The bespoke manufactured furniture option, with its unrestricted cabinet size and endless shape possibilities, enables custodians of Derbyshire’s many period style properties to exploit their often extreme proportions. Low or high ceiling heights; walls that lean and

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custom paint finishes combined with beautiful natural timbers, are all hallmarks of Steve Hills Design.

Combine these with their ‘full project management service;’ to take care of all necessary building works and trades and you have the ingredients for something very special indeed.

restricted spaces can easily be catered for with designs that answer exactly the tastes and requirements of each individual customer.

“We don’t just stop at kitchens; we can work with our customers to create furniture for the whole home. This not only ensures that a cohesive design flow is maintained, but also, consistent levels of quality fit and finish” comments Steve Hills.

Quality, fit and finish are certainly key features of the furniture.

Mortise and tenon jointed doors, hung within a frame using sturdy recessed but hinges; solid timber dovetailed drawer boxes on soft close systems and sumptuous

More modern, streamlined tastes are also catered for; a further indication of Steve Hills design flexibility.

Steve sums up, “Our aim is to make our customers journey, from design concept – through to finished installation, an enjoyable and stress free one with uncompromising results.”

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Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium

Subaru certainly suits you sir - and you too madam if it’s a combination of style, SUV capability and sterling pedigree that you are in pursuit of in these hectic pell-mell days of fast living, fast food and ‘fast’ past the post. You don’t even have to stop to think about it, for who better than Subaru if you’re chasing a manufacturer of four wheel drive cars that got there first and has had the opposition playing ‘catch-up’ ever since.

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The ‘crossover’ concept is quite often - in the hands of other manufacturers - on the crossroads to nowhere. In short one can make a compromise too many, resulting in a vehicle that Baron Frankenstein might wax lyrical about. Friends - Subaru make no such mistake. They can dish out a deal that has their customers salivating, by cleverly adapting the SUV’s appearance to todays style-conscious imperatives while, frankly, underpinning a very attractive car with hardware that does the business in the best possible way.

Despite looking similar to the previous model, this second generation car sits on a new platform and is all new from the ground up. Even better fit and finish and more equipment as standard have transformed the XV. And with top engineering standards throughout, it’s an ingot of solidity.

No wonder it scored the highest rating ever in Japanese safety tests.

With Subaru benefiting from shared technology from aerospace companies within the same group Fuji Industries - it’s no surprise that Subaru cars set the pace with fourwheel-drive and have the opposition lagging behind. Real tough and not like some pretend SUVs, the XV shouts ‘durability’ - evidenced, of course by the popularity of Subarus in the farming community where not only tractors and ploughs are expected to be bomb proof, weather proof and ‘abuse’ proof but cars also.

You can swan it off-road in style and still look fit to cut a dash at the Hunt Ball. Drivers will love it: passengers too: there’s room inside for much more than just me and you. Take it from me, the £28,510 Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium Lineatronic is top of the tree, dovetailing dynamism and performance with the versatility demanded by today’s families.

Inside the large and airy cabin there’s room for five. Cabin architecture is appealingly tough but smacks of high quality: and yet there’s a feeling of intimacy.

There’s plenty of storage space,

the seats are really comfy and the driver enjoys the benefits of power adjustment. It’s an engaging environment that you’ll not want to leave.

It’s well equipped with a large touchscreen, climate control, heated seats and a reversing camera to name but three - and all the safety aids to make you near invincible. The new ‘Eyesight Driver Assistance’ is top notch, using cameras set either side of the drivers rear view mirror - and depending on what the cameras see, you’ll experience pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist: a great step forward. This rugged, yet sophisticated, XV is the sort of vehicle that’s ideal for battling everything from the busy highway to the bumpy forest track to your hideaway in the hills.

As you would expect with a Subaru, there’s the trademark horizontally opposed engine beneath the bonnet - and this, of course, is low slung to give all the benefits of a low centre of gravity and the resultant good handling and surefootedness which that brings.

It’s an excellent 154 bhp 2.0 litre 4cylinder petrol unit that’s powerful enough to take you to over 120 mph. Perfectly complemented by the Lineartronic seven speed auto. transmission, this variant of the SV is wonderfully relaxing to drive gently and engaging when you choose to ‘press on’. Tootle along in it and it is so soothingly quiet and refined that you wonder just how much better a car could be in that respect whatever the price.

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hustle around your country estate with ease thanks to the X Mode setting and hill descent control - but, of course, the serious mudplugging is best left to your estate manager in his Landrover Defender. Off to town in the next instant and it’s as comfy as can be. It’s just an all-round jolly good egg of a car that doesn’t use too much petrol. 43.4mpg was averaged throughout the test.

(Subaru claim near 45mpg overall).

So there you have it. The car’s all-round manners are the finest - and I was blessed for part of my test with a companion equally well-mannered, equally stylish and equally capable of unsurpassed versatility - being not only a concert hall flautist but a cordon bleu cook too.

“What a lovely vehicle!” she coo-ed.

“An inspiring mechanical polyphony, which hits the right note at the right time in the right way.”

Stimulating as her company was, I kept my attention on the road and on the subtle and reassuring Subaru. With that wonderful ‘Boxer’ engine punching clever it was a knock-out all the way.

So the numbers add up and Subaru has a product and package which makes sense to the left - more logical - hemisphere of your brain.

But you’ll be thinking, ‘Can I love the XV?’ Is it a case of Subar-oooh or just not for you?

Well, having spent a week with it, I’m happy to report that I’m most impressed. With striking looks and a regal driving position allied to serious overtaking punch, refinement and excellent handling manners, the XV proves itself to be extremely versatile. It appeals to both ‘XY’ and ‘XX’ buyers alike.

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Fiat 500 L Picking the right car for you and your kith and kin is never easy. So many considerations.

How much? How economical? How quick?

How tree-hugging? How cool? How do you as Mr. and Mrs. potential customer arrive at any decision at all?

In short, HOW DO YOU DO IT? ’Well’ says Mr. Lucky, you can narrow choices down to two and then toss a coin.

‘Only’ says Miss Sensible, ‘If you are bereft of confidence in your own judgement’.

‘Indeed’ says Miss Canny. ‘First do your homework. Never plunge headfirst into setting cement.

Don’t allow milestones to become millstones around your neck.

light dawned as I shuffled my painful feet towards the car park.

It was crammed (or as Mr. Corbyn would say ‘rammed’). Rank after rank of new and nearly new modern motors were arranged before my rheumy eyes. They ranged from big and bulky to not so big and bulky - all trying to be different and yet looking the same.

and one car only shone out as radiantly as the morning star. It was that comforting and delightful experience one gets when meeting an old friend. It was the one car that seemed to say to me ‘I’m different from the rest but in all the good ways - and you can depend on me to brighten your day!’

The car that lifted downtrodden spirits was the Fiat 500L whose individualistic appearance redolent of retro charm, promised motoring pleasure plus fun. It’s an attractive looking car that is winning more friends by the mile as its face becomes a familiar feature on our roads.

Its irresistible charm, I concluded, depended upon design qualities which elbow aside aggressive posturing, putting would be socially assertive motor Meanwhile Mr. Hope is busy It will take you to near 120mph yet cars in their proper place. scratching his head and then return a claimed 67.3mpg overall.

It embraces a confidently the light dawns. And then he exclusive philosophy of beams. And then all is right pleasure. ‘Life should be fun’ with the world. it seems to say. Why frown and push Then a shaft of light; a resplendent For me, world weary and jaded your way through the hurly burly parting of the clouds; a fanfare of after a family fun day at the worlds when you could, instead, glide on brassy trumpets from the Faery LARGEST SHOPPING MALL, a sunbeam?

Glens of Fancy. I smiled. One car

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And while the Fiat 500L may not be an embodiment of super fast flying photons, it certainly carries one along on a wave of light sweetness of purpose. Engine choice is from three petrol and three diesel. If you enjoy a little briskness then the £20,820, 120hp 4cylinder 1.6 diesel in Lounge trim as tested here, is just the job.

It will take you to near 120mph yet return a claimed 67.3mpg overall.

There’s perky acceleration and mile-eating motorway prowess courtesy of a six speed gearbox.

In this incarnation it’s the answer for city driving and long distance work. Regardless of engine choice you will delight in the harmonious combination of bhp for the purpose of ‘oomph!’ and beatific refinement in the high specification Lounge trim for the purposes of proper comfort.

You’re bound to be delighted at the passenger friendly compartment.

This has an airy feel and comfortable seating underpinned with a belt and bracers sense of safety - a great reassurance that allows one to indulge the experience of freedom. Along with plenty head and leg room there’s oodles of storage space (although, as always, a family usually cries out for more) while the capacious boot with its ‘Cargo Magic Space’ (height adjustable load platform), will take all your shopping and luggage without leaving you stranded scratching your head while you wonder where your collection of antique harpoons will go. (On the roof rack silly!).

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was that of a whiskers width.

Ride is smooth and none of my ashen-faced passengers complained.

They might have wanted a different driver but as far as the car went the 500L suited them right to the seat of their pants.

There’s technology in abundance with driver aids aplenty: all intelligible even by the likes of me.

Personally I don’t like to feel that a car is smarter than I am, but when wipers operate automatically, as do lights, then I simply shrug and let automation get on with it.

During my time with the 500L I had only one chance to try cruise control. It was early morning and the motorway tarmac was visible, while somewhere the dawn chorus auditioned for Telford’s Got Talent.

I sat back, relaxed and felt wonderful. To my left the Wrekin hill rose elegantly above the dew-drenched mist while a brightening sky heralded a new era of contentment. From now on no-one would rush around madly to get some meaningless task done. No-one would need to prove themselves. Barriers between people would melt away like morning mist, as indeed would barriers between man and machine for as I proceeded I felt not just at home in the 500L but at one with Italian design at its best.

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