Amber Valley Voice, Swanwick, Riddings and Leabrooks Edition, June 2012

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Amber Valley Voice

Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition June 2012

2To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

Our Guarantee ...big enough to be there, small enough to really care

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Specialists in bathroom adaptions for the less able

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Gas Servicing and system powerlushing

Boiler breakdowns

3Welcome to the June edition of the Amber Valley Voice

and what a damp summer it has been so far...except for

the brief glimpse of sunshine that seems so long ago!!

I have been told that there was a fantastic response to

the St James Church Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and

the Derbyshire Arts Festival, where many people

ventured out and about, despite the pouring rain!

This month, look out for the dotted lines and scissors

which indicate a voucher...they are spread out throughout the magazine and

are exclusively available for our readers. Also, theres lots of exciting things to

do on pages 6 & 7, if you can tear yourself away from the summer of sports!!

Finally, we have a couple of bits of juicy info to flag

up...firstly, Ripley Badminton Club are looking for new

members, so dont delay join today and secondly, support the

local cat charity, who are hosting an event see pages 22 & 24

for more details.

Happy Reading! Emily

To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

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mention the

Voice when you

use any of the

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accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views

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prior consent of the publisher.

We sell quality clothing, books, CDs, cards for

all occasions, household goods, bric-a-brac,

furniture, new range of

haberdashery items, toys and new goods.

If you are interested in helping us, please call

Darrell or Allison on 01773 749185 or pop

into the shop at 20 Oxford Street, Ripley.

Wanted

Volunteers

required urgently

Furniture collection

& delivery service

available

Quality donations welcome to help raise funds

Help us help others in crisis both

locally and around the world.. Visit

our large charity shop in Ripley

Registered charity no. 220949

4Dont forget to mention the Amber Valley Voice when responding to Ads

As well as being

a vital guide to

what is happen-

ing in your com-

munity the Am-

ber Valley Voice

has been set up to provide the people

of Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks &

Somercotes with a reliable resource to

ind a reputable local company they

can use when they need one. To

achieve this we are working with a

number of local business that either

we have used ourselves or have come

recommended from others. A good

number of these are part of Derbyshire

County Councils Trusted Trader

scheme.

Local Businesses You Can Trust

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Decoration

Repairs

Improvements

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All jobs considered

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Patchwork

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Property Renovation, Repairs, Im-

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General Handyman Services

Free Estimates, Fully Insured

Minor brick work and repointing

For a friendly and professional

service please give Andrew a call

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Local Businesses You Can Trust

Free estimates

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Local friendly

service

No Job too small

Wallpapering

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Staircases

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For quality interior and exterior

domestic painting and decorating

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Over 20 years of experience means all

of our work is fully guaranteed &

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Re-Pointing

Patios

Garden Walls

New Builds

Extensions

Driveways

Insurance Work

Garage

Conversions

Drains

Guttering

Plastering

Wall & Floor

Tiling

Property

Maintenance

Landscaping

Grant Work

T: 01773 301922

M: 07870 642169

& Alarms

Electrical

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Family Run Business

Call Mick - 01773 600 419

Mobile - 0753 0167 606

[email protected]

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Friendly and Reliable

Part P Registered

Derbyshire Trusted Trader

Rewires & Landlord Reports

Electrical Safety Certiicates

Alarms, Lighting & Sockets

All Electrical Work Undertaken

P.A.T Testing

CCTV

Fast, friendly, reliable service with

no mess

All plastering work undertaken,

including:

Artex cover-ups,

Repair work

Dry lining

Insurance work

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itted

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For a free, no obligation quote

or advice call Anthony on:

Competitive Prices

Fully Insured

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07902 272541


Mad Hatters Tea Party!

About Backs & Bones are raising money for ovarian cancer by hosting a Mad

Hatters Tea Party at their ofice; 506 Dufield Road, Allestree,

Derby. DE22 2DL. They are offering a Free spine check and Free vouchers to

anyone that attends to help them raise money on Sunday 24th June at 3pm.

Summer Fayre at Swanwick Primary School

Come along & enjoy Swanwick Primary Schools biggest ever Summer Fayre.

Giant bouncy slide and castle, inlatable penalty shoot out, tea cup rides,

tombolas, face painting, wet stocks and many more attractions for children

of all ages. Food and drink will be available and entertainment will be pro-

vided throughout the event. Please come along and support our fantastic

school...Everyone is welcome!

Saturday 16th June - 11am until 2pm

Adults 1, Children & OAPs 50p, Under 4s Free.

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No Call Out Charges

Quality Bathrooms,

Central Heating Installations

& Servicing

Fully Qualiied

Plumber

Power Flushing

Service

Gas Safety Checks,

Servicing & Repair

Landlord Safety

Certiicates

Sponsored Fun Splash

In aid of the Lets Raise The Roof appeal for Alfreton Park Community Special

School, they are hosting a sponsored fun splash for all the family to enjoy. It

will be held at the Arc Leisure Centre in Matlock between 5-6pm on Saturday

23rd June. 10 min sponsorship per family of 4 and 5 min sponsorship per

individual. Check on Facebook for more information.


United Beneice of Riddings & Ironville Summer Fayre

Stalls, competitions, grand prize draw, refreshments available. All welcome

with special activities for children. Free to attend. All proceeds to United

Beneice

23rd June, 11am - 2pm. At the church lawns, Ironville Church.

Interior and Exterior

Domestic and Commercial

Decorative tile loor and building

faade cleaning

Maintenance contracts

Insurance work

Fully insured

Local/national, evenings, week-

ends and night work

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Derbyshire County Show

A fantastic day out with all the traditional attractions and main ring at-

tractions The Monster Trucks and Rocking Horse - The Show.

Sunday 24th June. Tickets Adults 10, OAPs/Children 6 under 5s free

(Advance tickets Adults 7.50, OAPs/Children 5)

For more info visit www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk or call 01332

793068

Alfreton Park Community Special School - Car Boot

Another fantastic event for the local Lets Raise the Roof charity held at

Alfreton Park with refreshments available on the day. Make it a good ex-

cuse to have a clear out!

Sunday 24th June - 9am until 1pm - 5 per boot and 30p to browse

For more information or to book a place, contact Toyah on 01773 832019


Book Review

Dark Matter by Michelle Paver

As anyone who has lain awake in the middle of the night knows, the dark plays terrible

tricks. Imagine six months of it, dark, day and night, freezing and alone or are you? - in a

cabin in the Arctic wilderness.

Dark Matter, by Michelle Paver, is a ghost story a genre its dificult to

get right. M.R James was a past master, Sarah Waters produced the goods

more recently and now Michelle Paver is another to add to the list. Its

one of those you want to inish but youre not sure if reading it in a silent

house before bedtime is the right thing to do if you want to sleep after-

wards.

The story, set just before WW2 centres around a chirpy young man who

is offered and jumps at, the chance to join an Arctic expedition. His de-

light at the land of the midnight sun starts to waver, and unease set in as

the dark winter closes in and circumstances reduce the party of ive who set out, to one

him.

The mental and physical isolation he faces are compounded by something outside the

cabin. Something he thinks he must be imagining. Until he starts to think maybe he isnt....

Michelle Pavers descriptions of the cold and the ice and the dark are really convincing

and they should be shes spent months in different parts of the Arctic so she knows her

stuff.

Yes, its the middle of summer. But if youre looking for something to give you a little

thrill chill, perhaps this is it...


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Extensions

Home

Alterations

Patios

Walls

Conservatories

New Builds

Whirl Word

Instructions:

Why not hide away

from the inclement

weather and sit

down with a cup of

tea and this special

Whirl Word.

To complete the

Whirl Word follow

the instructions

down the left-hand

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Grow to Garden.

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Letters

Reader Recommends

I spoke with Phil from Leabrooks this

month about the brilliant job that Paul at

DB Builders had completed on his Garden

Wall and Patio Paving.

Phil said The Garden Wall and Patio was

completed in about 2 weeks, which included

digging the footings, back illing and laying

the wall and patio. The rain held up pro-

ceedings but he came back as soon as he

was able to point the wall and patio and he

always came when he said he would, was

on time and took all his rubbish away with

him. The cost was very reasonable and I am

really happy with the job and would recom-

mend him to anyone.

Please let us know if you have any recom-

mendations about any of our advertisers by

calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891

639638 or email us on;

[email protected]

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Amber Valley have been successfully running the Befriending Service since 1998,

with the aim of providing a friendly trained volunteer to visit isolated and vul-

nerable people living in their own homes to offer companionship and support.

One lady who has found the service to be very beneicial is Mary aged 84 years.

Mary irst received the Home from Hospital ser-

vice from Amber Valley CVS when she came out

of hospital in February 2010.

Home from Hospital is a short term support ser-

vice that enables clients to adjust being back at

home. After having the service for six weeks it

was agreed both with Mary and the befriender

that both parties wanted to continue the weekly

visits. Mary and her Befriender Joan, a retired

teacher, have been together ever since. Mary has unfortunately been back in to

hospital and when she came out she didnt go back to her lat, but into her new

one, this was all a bit strange at irst but everyone worked really hard to get her

new lat ready for her. Mary feels very happy in her new place and is very glad

that Joan could come and visit her there.

Mary is very lucky to have a very supportive family who visit regularly as Mary

inds it very dificult to get out and about, but having another person who is not

her family also has its appeal, We talk non-stop and I like to ind out about what

Joan has been up to Mary said. Two years on and Mary still says it makes my

day, I look forward to Joan coming, and dont you dare think of taking her away

fromme as I would miss it if it didnt happen

So why become a Befriender, well for Joan her experience is: - its about giving

something back and I like to think that I can make a difference to someones life, I

cant believe that I have been coming so long, it doesnt feel like over two years

and we still have lots to talk about

Amber Valley CVS are urgently looking for volunteers to act as Befriender's to

visit someone once a week, for a chat and to help brighten a clients day. As little

as one hour of your time could make all the difference. We have a number of peo-

ple in the Amber Valley area who are waiting for someone to talk to. If you would

like to knowmore about this service and how you can help, please ring 01773

512076 or call in to Amber Valley CVS, Market Place Ripley.

If you are able to give as little as one hour to volunteer to

Befriend someone out in your local community,

please give us a call on 01773 512076.

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In this day and age the main focal point in a home is still the heat source whether it is Gas,

Electric ires or wood burning stoves.

Here at Belper Gas Showrooms we are proud to say that we have some of the most eficient

gas ires on the market today with the likes of NU-Flame and other main manufacturers

boasting eficiency ratings of 74.4 percent (BSI Veriied) on Gas ires giving a fantastic 4.7k

of heat. As if that wasnt enough we are also the sole supplier in Derbyshire of THE MOST

EFFICIENT LOG BURNING STOVE IN THE WORLD; The Burley Fireball.

We have been dealers for Burley products for many years now and we were delighted when

we were approached by them to be stockists for this amazing product.

The technology behind this is called ireball technology, which is achieved by the logs going

through 4 combustion processes creating a vortex giving a massive 89.1% eficiency, which

makes the stove burn wood very simply and cheaply.

Just to illustrate the eficiency of these Stoves during product approval, when the European

test house was measuring the emissions from the Burley stove, the combustion was so

clean they assumed that their gas analyser had broken and sent it away for recalibration.

Feel free to pop in when youre passing and see what we have on show.

Fires

Stoves

Fireplaces

Wall Heaters

Installation

Service

Repair

Central Heating

No Obligation

Survey

to your home

The most efcient wood burning stove in the world

only available at Belper Gas Showrooms

Add style

BELPER GAS

01773 824212

www.belpergas.co.uk

Showrooms

54 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AZ

It is with much pleasure I write to say

how impressed I am with the gas

re you installed in my living room.

The efciency, care and courtesy

with which the engineers carried out

their work was outstanding.

Mrs Smith - Matlock

I highly recommend Belper Gas

having had three res tted promptly,

cleanly, with excellent results & good

after sales service

Mr B Blackshaw - Mickleover, Derby

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MONDAY 6:30PM

GLEBEFIELD CENTRE

CRICH

TUESDAY 9:30AM & 6PM

SOMERLEA PARK CENTRE

SHERWOOD STREET

(OFF LEABROOKS ROAD),LEABROOKS

WEDNESDAY 6PM

SWANWICK HALL SCHOOL

THE GREEN, SWANWICK

Tel: Sue on 01773 609251

Double Glazing Repairs

The

Window

Wizard

by

Misted Glass Units Replaced

Door/Window Locks

Door/Window handles

Window Hinges

General Servicing

Telephone

01773 783391

or

07930311816

Reader Recommends

Marilyn from Riddings contacted me to

tell me about the fantastic job that John at

TheWindowWizard had conducted on

her conservatory doors and windows.

Marilyn said that the doors were sticking

and a couple of windows were dificult to

close but after John had been, I think they

all worked better than they ever did before.

He is a very nice man and very tidy and

conscientious...he even cleaned my windows

afterwards!! I would highly recommend

him to anyone and Ill always have him

back to do other work on windows and

doors in the future

If you have a recommendation about any of

the advertisers in the Amber Valley Voice

that you would like to pass on to our read-

ers then please let us know by calling Emily

on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638 or

email us on; [email protected]

Reiki Healing

Indian Head

Massage

Hopi Ear Candles

Colour Reiki

Chakra Balancing

Reiki training

Spiritual

Workshops

Therapy rooms to rent

For further information please contact:

01773 831414 or07895 005644

Or ind us on the internet at

www.thehealingsanctuary.co.uk

Opening 23rd June Derbyshires new

centre for Complimentary Therapies

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CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE PROPERTY

VALUATION ON 01773 252222

Landlords Wanted !

Due to a high demand in the area, we

urgently require properties for Immediate

letting to quality tenants.

Our fully managed service is only 8% PCM,

No admin or set up fees!!!!

Reader Recommends

Julie from Riddings contacted me to tell

me about the fantastic job that James at

JFK Clean Services on cleaning her dining

room, stairs and landing. Julie said that

he came to give the carpets a deep steam

clean and he was really friendly, eficient

and thorough. He worked like a trooper for

the time he was there and my carpets look

like new again! He called the next day to

check that it had all dried correctly and to

check that I was happy with the service.

The cost was really reasonable and I would

deinitely have him back and have recom-

mended him to all my family and friends!!

If you have a recommendation about any of

the advertisers in the Amber Valley Voice

that you would like to pass on to our read-

ers then please let us know by calling Emily

on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638 or

email us on; [email protected]

Dan Kelly

Dan Kelly

Dan Kelly

Windows Doors andWindows Doors and

ConservatoriesConservatories

Fascia, Sofits &

Guttering

Bi-fold Doors

Carports

Misted /Broken

Glass Units Locksmith

General

Servicing

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hair & beauty

01773 609806 www.loungesalon.co.uk

hair

colour, cut & blowdry

ladies & gents

styling

Wedding

packages

late opening

thursday & Friday

Childrens

parties

beauty

nails, make-up,

facials, non-surgical

facelift, waxing,

microdermabrasion,

tanning

therapies

hopi ear candles,

massages

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St James Church

St James Church

Flower Festival

Flower Festival

60 GloriousYears

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Friday 13th July - Sunday 15th July

Church open from 10am - 4pm Friday & Saturday,

10:30am - 4pm Sunday

Meals and refreshments, stalls, cakes & preserves

Everyone Welcome!

Royal Variety Concert

on Saturday 14th July at 7pm - Tickets 5

Songs of Praise Concert

Sunday 15th July at 4pm - Everyone Welcome

Editors Choice

This month I spent an afternoon at the

loungewith Claire and Lynsay, where I

had a Hopi Ear Candle and Indian Head

Massage treatment and a wash and blow

dry. The environment was so relaxing

and calming and Claire was so friendly,

she instantly put me at ease. The Hopi Ear

Candle was fantastic and cleared my head

and it was followed by the Head Massage,

in which Claire ascertained my hair type

and identiied a gorgeous oil which smelt

just like lemon drizzle cake...I am partial

to the odd dessert!! Once Claire had

inished, I was handed over to the magic

hands of Lynsay who worked miracles on

my now oily hair! I felt a million dollars

and although I have never been partial to

spending hours in a salon.I could easily

spend a day in the lounge!!

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Park in the free car parking spaces that are available in Alfreton Park

Begin the walk at on the soil bridlepath near the park entrance that runs down the

right hand side of the park. Follow the bridlepath around the outside of the park to-

wards Alfreton Hall. Continue right at cross roads around the back of Alfreton Hall

where you join up with Church Street.

Carry on Chruch Street past the entrance to the Leisure Centre and take the next left

towards St Martins Church.

At the church follow the path left that takes you towards the entrance and then take

the flag stone path around the outside of the church . Cross the stile and you will find a

number of possible paths. Head left taking the path with a hedge on the left. At the

end of the long straight path take the track that runs directly across a large field.

In the corner of the field is a stile and car-

ry on the path with the hedge on your

right. Cross another stile at the end of this

field and turn left and you will cross one

more stile before you reach the road.

Head right on the pavement for about 50

meters and then cross, using a stile to join

a path that will take you down the side of

a long field with the hedge on your right.

As you near the end of the field take the

second gap in the hedge and pass through

a small wooded area before emerging out

onto the golf course.

Head across two fairways, taking care to

avoid golfers. Head left around the wood-

ed area until you reach a path on the left

that will take you into the Oakerthorpe

Nature Reserve.

In the reserve head straight ahead, across

a path that becomes boarded and then

takes you out of the reserve up to a gate.

Carry on past the houses until the path

brings you to the B6013.

This month we have bringing you a walk that is a little longer than our previ-

ous walks but with the improving weather it is a perfect time to put a few

hours aside and get the most of our beautiful local countryside. This walk has

lots of opportunities to let your dogs off the lead taking care to ensure their

safety. Remember If you have a favourite walk of your own why not share it

with us by email at [email protected] or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638

7 Mile Circular Walk From Alfreton Park to South Wingfield

Another great walk for you and your dog it offers a range of scenery and plenty

of off-lead walking. The route is fairly long taking about 3 1/2 hours. It is fairly

undulating with some small uphill sections and the terrain is mixed with some

sections which may be best tackled with a sturdy pair of boots.

Seals Fodder Room,

The Mill, High Street, Swanwick,

Derbyshire DE55 1AA.

Phone 01773 602466

www.sealsfodder.co.uk

Opening Times;

Monday to Friday - 8:30am -

5:15pm, Saturday - 8:30 - 12:15pm

SPECIAL OFFER!!!

50 FREE Messy Mutz poop scoop

bags with every purchase of Millers

Complete Dog Food with this Advert

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This walk is for illustrative purposes only. The Amber Valley Voice takes no responsibility for anyone who

chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the

area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

Cross the road and turn left. At the post box follow the footpath sign across the grass

and head to the far corner of the car park at Hollowbank House. Take the path round

to the left and uphill. Climb the steps and follow the path as it takes you alongside a

field with the wood on your left.

At the end of the field, heading downhill until you reach a gate. Turn right onto the

farm track that takes you back alongside the wood and the railway track.

Cross the stile near the farm house then pass under the railway via a low tunnel - Mind

Your Head - Follow the path over the footbridge and past the sports ground. Go through

the gate, over another field and bridge. Cross the road and head right onto Holme Lane.

Turn right and follow the road until you reach the church. Take the footpath through

the churchyard and through a gate on the far side of the cemetery.

Carry on with the hedge on your right to a stile then turn right, heading uphill towards

a footbridge over the railway track.

Turn left and follow the path through several stiles and gates until it brings you to Dale

Hill where you turn right.

At the junction cross the road taking the footpath that leads across six fields until you

reach a pylon. Turn right and re-join the track that takes you back to the church where

you can reverse the route back to your car.

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Marie on 07812 130061

[email protected]

Marie on 07812 130061

[email protected]

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Lic.Ac. MBAcC

Ripley Clinic

Fizzio Fit, Butterley Grange, Ripley, DE5 3QY

Ashbourne Clinic

24 St John St Ashbourne, DE6 1GH

For Bookings and enquiries call 01335 344561.

For more information visit my website:

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Whats on in Derbyshire?

A selection of some of the best cultural delights

coming up in Derbyshire

Derby Theatre - Box Ofice: 01332 593939,

www.derbytheatre.co.uk

Dead Ringer

Ian Dickens Productions present this witty thriller. The story begins when the Prime

Minister drops dead and his cabinet hire an actor to ill in until they win the election.

However the actor soon warms to his role and the plot thickens when he learns that

the Prime Ministers death may not have been entirely natural causes.

Monday 18th - Friday 23rd June. 7:30pm (Matinee 2:30pm, Wednesday & Saturday)

Tickets 8 - 21 (depending on performance)

Horrible Histories -

Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians

These two astounding shows use a combination of actors and 3D special effects to

bring history to gruesome and rotten life in a way that is bound to thrill children and

adults alike.

Tuesday 26th June - Saturday 30th June, Evening and matinees, Tickets various

Assembly Rooms, DerbyBox Ofice 01332 255800

www. derbylive.co.uk

Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order

A brand new show packed with one-liners, funny stories and jokes. As ever Jimmy

swings from the rude and funny to the funny and downright offensive so leave your

conscience, common decency and moral compass at the door and you will be in for a

hilarious night out.

Saturday 23rd June, 8pm.

Tickets: 25

Reduced Shakespeare Company In the Complete World Of Sports

This show promises every sport ever played on every continent in the entire history

of the world in under two hours. From anybody other than the masters of abridge-

ment this would sound impossible! Perfectly timed, with the summer

of sport upon us, this promises to be a fantastic show.

Wednesday 4th July.

Tickets: 17, Concessions 15.

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Whats on in Derbyshire?

A selection of some of the best cultural

delights coming up in Derbyshire

Buxton Opera House - Box Ofice: 0845 127 2190,

www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk

Buxton Festival 2012

The 34th Buxton Festival promises to be the best yet , offering a summer celebration of the

best opera, literature and music with artists and speakers of worldwide reputation. Satur-

day 7th -Wednesday 25th July. Visit the website at www.buxtonfestival.co.uk for details of

shows, times and prices.

Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterield, Box Ofice: 01246 345334/345222

Little Shop of Horrors

B-Movie fun on the stage. The life of Skid Row lorist Seymour Krelbourn is going nowhere

until one day a strange and wonderful plant comes into his life bringing him fame, fortune

and the girl of his dreams. Of course life is never that simple and the plants exotic taste in

food soon gets out of control! Fun and charming fun with tunes that youll

be humming for days.

Friday 22nd - Saturday 23rd June, 7.30pm and Sat matinee at 2:30pm.

Tickets - Adults 12.50, Children 10.50.

Calling all local businesses

to a Business Networking

Forum for Breakfast.

Wednesday 4th July 2012@

Alfreton Golf Club - 7:30am until

9am

For further information and to book a

place please contact:

[email protected]

Ripley Leisure Centre

You are invited to...

Badminton Club

If you...

can play to club level

would like to play in local leagues

(Derby & Chesterfield)

would like to join a friendly and

sociable club

or would just like to play over the

summer (as many local clubs dont)

then perhaps youd like to

come along and give it a try?

We play on

Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm

(Ripley Leisure Centre)

Call Linda on 01332 840121

or Kay on 01332 883622

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Riddings & Ironville

Safer Neighbourhood update

The Safer Neighbourhood policing team for the Riddings and

Ironville area includes PC Mark Gibbs and PCSO Paul Hubber.

They work alongside local agencies to help resolve communi-

ty issues and priorities.

Priorities and issues are discussed every three months at a

neighbourhood panel meeting, which includes police, part-

nership agencies (such as the local councils, ire service,

housing associations) and local residents.

Current priorities for the area are:

Anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking on

Riddings Park

Anti-social behaviour in Ironville village centre

To help set new priorities, meet local oficers and ind out

how they have been targeting these issues come along to the

next meeting: 12pm, Friday, June 29 at Ironville Community Centre, Openacre.

Alternatively to contact the Ironville and Riddings Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team call

101, the non-emergency number for Derbyshire police, or email

[email protected]. You can also check your local teams

meeting dates and priorities by visiting the website:www.derbyshire.police.uk.

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For a free Auction Catalogue please call

01773 528743

01773 52874301773 528743

01773 528743 or 07969 645952

07969 64595207969 645952

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email on [email protected]

Also accepting lots for future auctions.

Regular monthly sales of Coins, Medals, Bank

Notes, Tokens, Small gold and Silver items

KLEEFORD

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Now online at:

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Do you have unwanted coins, bank-

notes or medals in a box at home?

Call me for a free professional and

without obligation valuation.

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Football Match

1. Banner

2. Chanting

3. Commentary

4. Crowds

5. Directors

6. Dressing

Room

7. Fans

8. Floodlights

9. Formation

10. Goals

11. Loudspeakers

12. Mascots

13. Penalties

14. Possession

15. Programme

16. Red Card

17. Stands

18. Tackling

19. Turnstile

20. Yellow Card

FUNDRAISER DAY

For Woodland Nook Cat Rescue, Swanwick

Sunday 22

nd

July 2012, 11.00am to 4.00pm

We rescue and re-habilitate abandoned, abused cats

and kittens. We help heal them inside and out and

then re-home them

Were asking you for:

items to sell on the day

home baked goodies to sell

Come and enjoy a lovely day out and help the cats too

Entrance fee 50p adults, children 20p

There will be:

Stalls, selling all sorts of bric-a-brac, cakes, drinks

and beautiful home-made quiche

Viewings around our bungalow style shelter

The opportunity to sponsor a kitten or cat on the day!

27 Delves Bank Road Swanwick

Derbyshire DE55 1HA

www.woodlandnookcatrescue.co.uk

Please phone 07941 806536 or 01773 860126

for more information

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Many women may prefer to have a slimmer tummy and we usually know the cause of one

that bulges a little too much. But what if we genuinely have no idea why we have devel-

oped a belly bulge? What if it just gradually appeared, and rather than bloating up one day

then down the next-which may suggest irritable bowel syndrome- it seems more of a con-

stant fullness? You may be considering going up a size in clothes, or feel generally bloated

and your face may be fuller than it was.

In most cases, it is simply more calories or less activity, or both, but if you really analyse

your lifestyle and cannot see a change, and if you have noticed other symptoms too, it may

be worth investigating a little further.

One diseases whose symptoms can easily be ignored is ovarian cancer. It is non-speciic

and signs can easily be brushed aside. As well as bloating, symptoms include pelvic, ab-

dominal or back pain and feeling full quickly. Sometimes there are urinary symptoms or

bowel changes and extreme fatigue. It is easy to look on the internet and worry yourself,

but an experienced clinician eg a good GP or nurse, can determine if your symptoms war-

rant further investigation. However, if symptoms persist despite reassurance, you need to

return for a second opinion- you know your body best.

The charity 'Target Ovarian Cancer' is one

which helps raise awareness and helps clini-

cians to be more alert. 'The Eve Appeal' is an-

other which raises money to further research

and raise awareness, into gynaecological can-

cers generally. With 1:50 women of all ages

contracting ovarian cancer, thats the 5th

most common cancer, it cannot be ignored

and because it is so vague, it has often pro-

gressed further than other cancers before

help is sought, making treatment dificult.

At About Backs &Bones we are having a Mad

Hatters Tea Party to raise money and particu-

larly, to raise awareness about this disease.

Not only that, we are offering a free 20 min

consultation with an osteopath or physiother-

apist for anyone who has aches and pains and

a 15 voucher for those new to the clinic, with

5 being donated to 'Target Ovarian Cancer'.

So keep Sun 24th June free at 3pm and come

and support us at 506 Dufield Rd, Allestree,

DE22 2 DL. Come and have a chat about your health, especially muscle and joint problems

or questions about Ovarian Cancer or at least come and have some afternoon tea!

See more details on Facebook!

Registered Osteopaths

and Physiotherapists who

can help in relieving your

pain

Sports Injuries

Pregnancy

Aches & Pains

Babies to Older Adults

Workplace Strain

Nurse/Midwife trained

Osteopathy/Acupuncture/Physiotherapy/

Kinesiology

506 Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2DL

Simply call us for an appointment

01332 553332

Registered Osteopaths

and Physiotherapists who

can help in relieving your

pain

Sports Injuries

Pregnancy

Aches & Pains

Babies to Older Adults

Workplace Strain

Nurse/Midwife trained

Osteopathy/Acupuncture/Physiotherapy/

Kinesiology

506 Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2DL

Simply call us for an appointment

01332 553332

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DVD Review -

The Artist(PG)

It is exceedingly unusual and generally not very complimentary to say that a ilm is

behind the times but in this case, it is a compliment!

This ilm is essentially a black and white silent movie which takes us back to the days

of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton along with other greats of

the silver screen who managed to convey a compelling story

without saying a single word.

Set in 1927 Hollywood, George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a

mega star of the screen who leads a seemingly perfect life and

wants for nothing. That is until two signiicant things happen in

his life along come the talkies and he meets wannabe actress

Peppy Miller (Bernice Bejo). We follow George and his fall from

grace as he struggles to overcome his pride and come to terms

with a world that has moved on without him .

This ilm is clearly deserving of the accolades it has received and is very entertaining

and well acted, although arguably the star of the movie is The Dog (Uggie). However,

as is often the case with anything with such hype surrounding it, The Artist inds it

dificult to live up to such high expectations. If you try and take it as it comes and ig-

nore the surrounding furore this will be a highly enjoyable watch.

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Selected Cinema Releases

15th June

Rock of Ages (12a) - Tom Cruise,

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Red Lights (15) - Roberto De Niro,

Sigourney Weaver

Cosmopolis (15) - Robert Pat-

tinson

22nd June

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire

Hunter (TBC) - BenjaminWalker

6th July

The Amazing Spider Man (TBC) -

Andrew Garield, Emma Stone

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (TBC)

- Ray Romano, Queen Latifah

Selected DVD Releases

11th June

The Muppets (U) - Kermit the Frog,

Miss Piggy.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly

Close (12) - Tom Hanks, Sandra

Bullock

18th June

Jack & Jill (PG) - Adam Sandler

25th June

Ghost Rider 2 (12) - Nicholas Cage

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

(12) -Maggie Smith, Judi Dench,

TomWilkinson, Bill Nighy

2nd July

John Carter (12) - Taylor Kitsch

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Based in South Normanton JH Legal Services

offers quality professional advice with a friend-

ly customer focussed approach.

Jill Hallam is a qualiied lawyer with over 15

years experience of helping guide the people of

Amber Valley through the legal mineield of

Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney. By offer-

ing no-obligation home visits at a time to suit

you, including evenings and weekends, Jill uses

her ability to cut through the jargon and help

you ind the solution to put your mind at ease.

Tel: 01773 862608 Mob: 07523 963026

[email protected]

South Normanton Business Centre 40 High Street South Normanton

Alfreton DE55 2BP

Wills - Probate -

Powers Of Attorney

Expert legal advice

on your doorstep

Although considering making a will can be a daunting

prospect, it is important for those we love that we do -

and that we get it right.

When you lose a loved one, it is important that you

have time to grieve and mourn the loss without having

to worry about the administration and legal implica-

tions of organising a loved ones inal wishes and pos-

sessions.

Jill has the knowledge and experience to resolve all

these issues in the comfort of your own home, at a

time and pace to suit you so you can achieve peace of mind and total satisfaction

that all your wishes and your bequests will be fully carried out..

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Maintenance

No Job too big or too

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Seasonal tidy ups

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Top Tip

If you want long stemmed sweet peas tie them in to their supports and remove side

shoots and tendrils rather than relying on them to pull the plant upwards

This month you should reduce clusters of apples or pears to single fruit. It seems a

shame, but youll inish up with stronger healthier fruit in the end.

Deadhead repeat lowering roses and other

plants it stops them trying to set seed so they

concentrate on producing more lowers in the

hope of producing more seed.

Nows the time to cut back old hellebore foliage

but leave the seed heads in place. When theyre

ripe (the pods will burst open) plant them and see

what comes up next year like aquilegia, theyre almost always different from the

parent plant.

Gardeners Calendar - June

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Community Info

Your Local MP Nigel Mills (Conservative)

Upcoming Surgeries:

Friday 29th June 5pm - 7pm - The Buxton Room, Heanor & Loscoe Town Hall,

Market Place, Heanor, Derbyshire. DE75 7AA

Appointments may be made by calling:

Local Ofice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Tel No. 020 219 7233

e-mail: [email protected]

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Index of advertisers

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Acupuncturist

Susan Nelson-Sheldon 19

Alternative Therapies

Rachel Honman 19

The Healing Sanctuary 13

Auctioneer

Kleeford Coin Auctions 24

Beauty

Arbonne International 18

Book Keeping

Above Parr 26

Builder

DB Builders 9

R.H. Building services 5

Butchers

Owen Taylor Ltd 23

Charity Shops

Red Cross Ripley 3

Cleaning Services

JFK Clean Services 14

Leaclean 26

Dentist

Glendair 19

Electrician

MKS Electrical & Alarms 5

Electrical Goods

Safeway Electrical 7

Events/Community Services

Alfreton Business Club 22

Amber Valley CVS 10/11

Derbyshire Constabulary 23

Dog Walks in Amber Valley

16&17

Ripley Badminton Club 22

St James Church 15

Things to do 6/7

Whats on in Derbyshire 20&22

Woodland Nook Cat Rescue 24

Gardener / Handyman

Jobs 2 Do 4

Cutting Edge 29

The Gardener 23

Hairdressers/Beauty

the lounge 15

Your style by Sarah 8

Letting Agent

Amber Homes Lettings 14

Osteopath/Physiotherapist

About Backs & Bones 25

Painter/Decorator

David Draper 5

Duffield Decorator 7

Pet Supplies

Seals Fodder Room 16

Plastering

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Plumbing & Heating

B.Sole Plumbing 6

Belper Gas Showroom 12

Heritage Heating 21

Flowfayre 2

Printer

Warwick Printers 21

Property Services

AJS Property Services 4

Restaurant

Blueys Bar & Bistro 27

Roofing

Derbyshire Rubber Roofing 32

ST Roofing 4

Tiler

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Tree Surgeon

Tom Cooper 29

Weight Loss

Slimming World 13

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JH Legal 28

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Dan Kelly Windows & 14

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