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Delivered FREE to selected homes in the Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes area
Check out the dog walk feature
on pages 16-17
Amber Valley Voice
Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes Edition March 2012
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2To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
Our Guarantee ...big enough to be there, small enough to really care
Here at Flowfayre Plumbing & Heating we're proud of our 40 years of trading.
We like having a showroom where you can come and see us, talk through your require-
ments or concerns. Free surveys and a team of engineers ready to go
we're here and happy to serve you.
Our work is guaranteed for 5 years and our service is recommended.
Come visit us at our
Alfreton Showroom
15 High Street,
Alfreton
Derbyshire, DE55 7DR
Or call us now for a
free quotation on:
01773 521303
0115 939 7773
Special Offer:
Winter Boiler Check
Includes: boiler service, gas ire
service, domestic ball valves and
stop cocks
140 + VAT
Visit our website at www.lowfayre.co.uk
Established in 1970 FLOWFAYRE Plumbing & Heating's gas safe registered engineers have
since been offering quality, professional plumbing and heating services at affordable prices
to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
Gas Safe
registered
number
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Our 40 years experience means we offer you the very best service ...
TEN years parts & labour on leading brand boilers
Complete Bathroom installations
Tiling/Plastering/Electrical work all undertaken
Specialists in bathroom adaptions for the less able
Showers and Cubicles
Kitchen ittings
Low Carbon Grants for fuel switching from solid fuel or electric
Gas Servicing and system powerlushing
Boiler breakdowns
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3Hello and welcome to the March edition of
Amber Valley Voice and an extra big wel-
come to all our new advertisers this month.
This edition will cover April as well because
I will be taking the remainder of March and
most of April to align the Alfreton & Broad-
meadows magazine to this edition for May,
so I wont see you next month.but worry not because
there is plenty going on to keep you occupied, including
all the offers that our wonderful advertisers have devised just for you.
As spring is just about here, weve taken you on a slightly longer dog walk this
month but it is beautiful, especially with all the flowers coming through and
when the sun is shining!
We have lots of local charities hosting events and fundraisers over March and
April, so check those out on page 6 & 7. Also, St James Church Riddings is
hosting some fantastic events, an Easter Eggstravaganza and a chocolate bin-
go evening, details on pages 13 & 14...well worth a look.
Happy Reading and see you in May! Emily
To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
Welcome to Amber Valley Voice
Dont forget to
mention the
Voice when you
use any of the
companies in
this Magazine
To advertise contact Emily on:
01773 604178
07891639638
E-mail:
info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk
Web: www.ambervalleyvoice.co.uk
@AVVMagazine
Printed by Warwick Printing Company Limited and distrib-
uted to 3,500 homes in Riddings, Leabrooks, Swanwick and
Somercotes. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by
Amber Valley Voice for claims, errors or omissions made in
advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are
accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views
expressed by contributor or other sources. Reproduction of
the contents of this magazine is not permitted without the
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
urgently required
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
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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 repu-
table local company they can use when
they need one. To achieve this we are
working with a number of local busi-
ness that either we have used our-
selves 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
Let, jobs 2 do
do it for you
Available NOW for
bookings
Ask for Tony Radford on:
Tel: 01773 605823
Mob 07712 632872
House Maintenance
Period Property
Renovation
Decoration
Repairs
Improvements
Gardens
All jobs considered
AJS
PLASTERING
& PROPERTY
SERVICES
t: 01773 540170 m: 07985 526873
e: ajslater@btinternet.com
Plastering Services - re-skims
Over boarding, Repair &
Patchwork
Artex Removal
Painting & Decorating, House
Maintenance
Property Renovation, Repairs, Im-
provements
General Handyman Services
Free Estimates, Fully Insured
Minor brick work and repointing
For a friendly and professional
service please give Andrew a call
SAFEWAY ELECTRICAL LTD
207 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Derby, DE55 4JG
www.safewayelectrical.co.uk
NEW
WASHING
MACHINE
FROM JUST
Tel: 01773 540070
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Fast, friendly, reliable service with
no mess
All plastering work undertaken,
including:
Artex cover-ups,
Repair work
Dry lining
Insurance work
Coving
itted
For a free, no obligation quote
or advice call Anthony on:
Competitive Prices
Fully Insured
01773 512209
07902 272541
& Alarms
Electrical
MK
Family Run Business
Call Mick - 01773 600 419
Mobile - 0753 0167 606
sales@mkselectrical.co.uk
www.mkselectrical.co.uk
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
Local Businesses You Can Trust
Free estimates
Time served City
& Guilds
Local friendly
service
No Job too small
Wallpapering
Coving
Feature Walls
Staircases
01773
786824
07914
959871
For quality interior and exterior
domestic painting and decorating
CALL STEVE ON
07717 252896
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01773 301922
Farmers Markets in the Area
RipleyMarket Place - 1st Saturday of the month, 9am to 3pm
Matlock, Imperial Rooms - 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am to 1pm
BelperMarket Place - 2nd Saturday of the month, 8:30 am to 1pm
DerbyMarket Place- 3rd Thursday of the month, 9am to 3pm
Fundraising for Sight Support
Sight support are the only charity in Derbyshire for blind and partially
sighted adults and children. Upcoming events include;
On 1st April if you raise 50 for the charity they will pay your entry
fee for the Derby 10k.
On 21st April if you raise 100 (plus 10 registration) then you can
take part in the irst ever zip wire at Pride Park (over 8s only)
For more information call 01332 287008 or visit www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
Welly Walkies on the Silverhill Wood Trail
Support a great cause whilst enjoying a fun 4 mile dog walk for all the family
on the Silverhill Wood trail. In aid of the Alfreton Park School Lets Raise
The Roof appeal, charity no. 1048496.
Sunday 25th March at 10am. Meet at the Teversal Visitor Centre. Adults 5,
children and dogs free!
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Dan Kelly
Dan Kelly
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Dan Kelly
Windows Doors andWindows Doors and
ConservatoriesConservatories
Fascias, Sofits & Guttering,
Bi-fold Doors, Carports
Misted / Broken Glass Units
Locksmith
General Servicing etc
Book an order before 31st Jan
and receive a full general
service of windows and doors
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
Contact us for friendly advice and a no
obligation quote on
Tel: 01773 831414
Mobile: 07805550090
Email: dufield.decorators@yahoo.com
Website:www.dufielddecorators.co.uk
Over 30 years experience
The UK Chicago Blues at Blackwell Miners Welfare
Come and enjoy a fantastic evening with this Blues Brother tribute act
whilst supporting the Raise the Roof appeal in aid of Alfreton Park School.
Charity no. 1048496. Held at Blackwell Miners Welfare from 9pm on Friday
30th March. Tickets: Adults 4, Children 2, available from Alfreton Park
School on 01773 832019
Car Boot Sale at Alfreton Park
Calling all car booters! Start getting your unwanted gifts together and
start that spring cleaning early, all in aid of a good cause, the Alfreton
Park School, Lets Raise The Roof appeal, charity no 1048496. Refresh-
ments available.
Sunday 22nd April 9am - 1pm. Entrance 30p. 5 per boot. To book a ta-
ble call Toyah on 01773 832019.
Easter Celebrations at Chatsworth
Chatsworth house, garden and farmyard are hosting many activities to take
part in over the Easter holidays. Easter egg hunts, trailer rides and Easter
themed crafts are to name but a few of the activities.great fun for kids and
adults alike! Saturday 31st March - Sunday 15th April - during regular opening
hours and activities are included with entry fee.
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Book Review
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
Amos Mississippi is not the kind of southern American town where good ol boys sip
mint juleps on a steamy verandah. Theres dark secrets in the decaying rural south of
Tom Franklins novel Crooked Letter Crooked Letter. Secrets which speak of friendship
and betrayal, and tensions of race and class.
The story centres around the disappearance of a girl; then, 20
years later, the disappearance of another. The strange middle
class white boy whos accused but never convicted of abducting
the irst girl turns into Scary Larry, ostracised by the community,
living a lonely and odd life on a farm with a barnful of hens named
after Presidents wives for company.
Silas, the poor black boy with whom he struck up an unlikely
friendship back in the day, has returned to town as its only law
enforcement oficer. When Larry is shot and put on life support,
there isnt just the question of who done it, but what does it
mean for Silas and Larry.
This tale unravels beautifully. The plot spins along but a lot of the
pleasure comes from the characters and humour, the dialogue and
a melancholy sense of place and atmosphere all of which Tom Franklin nails perfectly.
The title in case youre wondering comes from the way southern children are taught
to spell Mississippi. M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I,
humpback, humpback, I.
GRANGE STREET BOWLS CLUB
The new outdoor lat green season is starting soon and we are looking for new
members young or mature, male or female, total beginner or vastly experienced.
Playing every Saturday with the option of competing in League games until
mid September. For more information please contact:
John Hatrop (Chairman) 07702470620 or Phil Woodhouse (Secretary) 07791075014
If youve always wanted to give it a try
why not come along to our
Beginners Session
Saturday 14th April - 10am - 1pm
Full annual membership - 40 (discount for16 year olds & under)
Includes green fees, use of facilities and use of equipment.
Wewould particularly welcome interest from female and young players
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Derbyshire Rubber Rooing Ltd
Free - no obligation inspection to assess your lat roof
available now to Amber Valley Voice customers, just call Rob.
Highly resistant to ageing
Long life span - expectancy of 50 years
Environmentally friendly materials
Fire resistant
The benefits of our flat roofing systems:
Commercial & Domestic work undertaken
Over 25 years experience
Homes, Garages, Extensions, Dormers, Porches, Offices, Factories, Ware-
houses, Schools & Clubhouses.
Ripley based company
A quality service from a inalist in theWorld Rooing Championships
Call Rob on 01773 513500 or visit
www.derbyshirerubberrooing.co.uk
INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE FOR UP TO 25 YEARS
Maintenance free
Value for money
Rot proof & Frost proof
Moss & Fungus resistant
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Help Promote Local
Businesses
At the Amber Valley
Voicewe believe in sup-
porting local businesses
as a crucial part of our
local communities. We
hope you use the local
businesses you ind in this magazine .
If you do, please let us know what a
good job they have done. You can drop
us a line at:
info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by
giving us a call on: 01773 604178 or
07891 639 638.
Wewould love to hear from you!
FLOOR & WALL TILING
AND BATHROOM FITTING
www.philbondtiling.co.uk
NVQ 2
CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES
info@philbondtiling.co.uk
01773 540264
or 07737 660074
Windows
Doors
Conservatories
Orangeries
Kitchens
Bedrooms
Stairs
Plastering
Tiling
Repairs &
Alterations
Call Liam for a free estimate
on 07966 982428
Over 9 years
experience
All work undertaken
LIAM BULLOCK
Home Improvements
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To Advertise please call Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
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
side to get from
Acorn to Oak
Solution on page 30
Change 1 letter
??
Change 1 letter
Change 1 letter
Change 1 letter
T: 01773 540854
M: 07968 772224
E: b.sole@sky.com
www.bsoleplumbing.co.uk
Quality
Bathroom,
Central
Heating
Installations
& Servicing
For a free no obligation quote call on:
Fully Qualiied
Plumber
Personal &
Eficient
Gas Servicing
and Repair
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
A C O R N
S
P
O A K
Swap 2 letters
Change 1 letter
Remove 1 letter
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WEA Alfreton Summer Programme
Wild Flowers of Derbyshire - Starts 18th April 2012
Learn to identify the delightfully varied wild flowers of the area and find out
about their folklore and role in herbal remedies. The first two sessions will be
outdoors on sites within a radius of three miles of Alfreton, including Shaw
Wood, and Oakerthorpe Nature Reserve. (Lifts can usually be arranged)
Please note Pre-enrolment is essential by 9th April 2012.
For more information or to enrol please contact Ms D. Glover, 19 hazel Drive, Nuthall,
Nottingham NG16 1EF. Tel 0115 938 4025
Two indoor meetings and six walks, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Starts Wed 18th April Alfreton Adult Education Centre, Church Street, Alfreton.
Fee 53.60 (discounted 48.25) or Free
WEA registered charity no 1112775
If you are aged 50 or over
you could make or update
your
Will for * *FREE
In association with
Cancer Research UK and
The Institute of Cancer Research
01773 744 744
www.ellis-fermor.co.uk
Helping People,Solving Problems
S O L I C I T O R S
Ellis-Fermor & Negus
FREE WILLS
5 Market Place, Ripley
*Terms and
conditions apply
Home Cleaning Services
A friendly, professional and very efficient
cleaning service for your home
Call James on 07541 750 740
Regular and one-off cleaning services
Fully insured
Special OAP rates & services
After Party (House recovery service)
Pre & End of Tenancy cleaning for landlords
New customers will receive 2 hours free cleaning during their first cleaning session.
New customers will receive 2 hours free cleaning during their first cleaning session.
After Party and Pre & End of Tenancy will receive 20% discount instead.
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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 836256 or07895 005644
Or ind us on the internet at
www.thehealingsanctuary.co.uk
Opening soon Derbyshires new
centre for Complimentary Therapies
Easter Eggstravaganza
At St James Church, RiddingsAt St James Church, Riddings
On Monday 2nd April
2pm - 4pm
Easter Craft
Easter Activities
Seasonal refreshments
Short Act of Worship
Fun for all the family
All Children must be accompanied
by a responsible adult
Your
smile
doesnt
have to
give your
age away
www.glendairdental.co.uk
ALFRETON
01773 832 164
SOUTHNORMANTON
01773 860 816
Dental implants
look, work & feel
like real teeth
Call us for a FREE
initial consultation
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Reader Recommends
This monthMrs Leivers from Alfreton
contacted me to tell me about the great job
that Heather at Body and Soul had done
on her kitchen tiling. Having found Phil in
the Amber Valley Voice Mrs Sharp was
very impressed to see he had a young ap-
prentice with him. She was more than hap-
py to recommend him to all our readers.
She told me that Phil was really friendly
and that she was very happy with the work
and would have him back again.
If you have a recommendation about
any of the advertisers in the Amber Val-
ley Voice that you would like to pass on
to our readers then please let us know
by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or
07891 639638 or email us on;
info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk
Call Heather Cert Ed Dip VTCT M.G.H.T
M.G.P.B.T Aromatherapy Council Registered
01773 521462
07717 206995
Spring Refresh Mavala
Package
Luxury facial
Back and shoulder massage
Manicure
Saving of over 17
Pre Holiday Package
Lash and brow tint and tidy
Half leg wax
Mavala manicure
Saving of over 13
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Quote Amber Valley Voice upon
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to redeem.
Bookings valid until 30th April
All treatments take place in a luxurious environment in our beautiful garden
view room. With ample parking and well respected products available to
purchase, you can be sure of a relaxing and enjoyable visit.
All major cards
accepted
Exclusive packages for Amber Valley Voice Readers
All packages are available as beautifully wrapped and fragranced gift vouchers for Mothers day
St James Church, Riddings
are having a
Chocolate Bingo
Evening
On Thursday 19th April
From 7pm
All Welcome
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Call for a
Quote Today!
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Fax: 01773 606444
Email: paradisewindows@hotmail.co.uk
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Pye Hill Road,
Jacksdale,
Nottinghamshire
NG16 5LR
Paradise Windows,
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Paradise Windows Ltd manufacture REHAUs
Window, Doors and Conservatories supplying to the
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas. We supply
to the trade and retail sectors.
We offer a comprehensive range of products and
give a bespoke service to all customers. Our
customers know they can rely on our first-rate
service, quality products and value for money
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This walk begins On the corner of Peak Avenue, Riddings, Near Peveril Drive. On the
corner there is a jitty which leads to a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and walk
straight ahead across four fields keeping the hedge on your right. You will pass
through two gates before walking up a small hill towards a white house.
Follow the track keeping the white house on your right this will take you through a
few more fields until you get to a trough in a corner of a field. Turn left and after
about 50 meters use a stile to cross the fence. Carry on ahead, keeping the hedge on
your left.
At the corner of this field cross the stile and walk on until you get to the Ripley Inter-
national Airfield sign. Turn right towards
Butterley Grange, with the conifers on
your left hand side. At the end of the track
keep to the left around the outside of the
farm house and follow the track with the
red brick wall on your right. Follow this
track around to the right, keeping Butter-
ley Grange on your right, until it brings
you to Derby road.
Cross the road with care, then turn right,
heading towards Swanwick. Shortly after
you pass the mine cart planters there is a
path on the left, which comes at a gap in
the metal barriers. Follow the path as it
winds through a lightly wooded area to-
wards the reservoir. Continue along the
path around the outside of the reservoir.
After a short while you will come to an
area where the old railway crosses the res-
ervoir. Bear right up the steps onto the rail
track and cross, re-joining the path that
follows around the reservoir.
Carry on along this path until you get to
the end, near the Welcome to Butterley
Reservoir sign. At this point turn left onto the second, higher road with the wall on
your left, next to the Hammersmith Meadows Nature Reserve.
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
DogWalks in Amber Valley are
fuelled by Millers dog food and
Messy Mutz poop scoop bags
- Available from Seals Fodder Room
Another great walk for you and your dog it offers a range of scenery and plenty
of off-lead walking. The route is around 4 1/2 miles long, taking approx. 2 to 2 1/2
hours. It is fairly flat with some small uphill sections and the terrain is mixed with
some sections which can be fairly muddy if it has been wet.
Here is the third instalment of our favourite dog walks in the local area. This
walk starts off on Peak Avenue in Riddings taking you across ields to Butterly,
then around Butterley Reservoir, before bringing you back around Midland
Railway and through ields to where you started. I hope you enjoy this walk and
please remember if you have a local walk you would like to share please let us
know by email at info@ambervalleyvoice.co.uk or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638
Circular walk from Peak Avenue via Butterley Reservoir (Approx. 4.5miles)
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At the end of this road turn left onto Derby Road, in the direction of Swanwick. Cross
the road when safe and take a right onto Coach Road. Almost immediately take a left
through a metal gate. Bear right down onto the field
On the field follow the wide track that runs through the middle, As you get towards the
end of the field bear right exiting the field at the top right hand corner. Cross the old
railway track and pass through a makeshift stile and into another field.
Head across this field on the path, past the helicopter pad on your left up to the corner
of the field. Cross the stile and turn left on Coach Road.
Walk along the Coach Road for a short while. As you approach a red brick house on
your right you will find a stile in the hedge on your left. Although there is no clear path
head diagonally across the field to the far corner, where you will find a stile.
Cross the stile and walk down a short path towards the road. Cross the road and take
another stile, crossing a small field. Taking another stile head into the Jubilee Woods
and head straight ahead towards a green fence. Bear right and follow the path by the
fence, keeping the fence on your left.
Shortly you will meet the railway track again. Cross this and follow the path down
under the railway bridge bringing you out onto Slack Lane. Turn left, passing under
another railway bridge.
Carry on along the path through four fields uphill towards the white house you passed
early on in the walk. At the white house follow the path back the way you came keep-
ing the hedge on your left until you arrive back at beginning.
Start
End
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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 set up, or any other Fees!!!!
Your wedding, Your day, Your memories
Contact John-Paul on 07930 527870
www.facebook.com/blueicephoto
Weddings priced according to what you want,
or simpler version weddings from 450
Find us on Facebook at
the 2-3-4 or More Club
E-mail: thekirktwins@hotmail.co.uk
Call Samantha on:
07875 469570
Supported by:
We are a parent led play group from birth to pre-school for families with twins or multiples.
Everyone Welcome!
Thursday mornings from 10am to 11:30am (term time only)
Held in the Unicorn Room at Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
There is no charge, only a donation towards the children's snacks
The Unicorn Room is a completely safe environment for children with lots of toys to play
with and different weekly activities. The group gives parents the opportunity to swap
stories, advice or just play with the children
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Blueys Bar and Bistro
at the Hudson Bay
We are offering Aussie beers & wine, quality food made from the best
local produce, premium guest ales, and True Blue Aussie
hospitality.
Open daily from 12 noon.
Lunches served 12 - 3pm
Sunday roast 12 - 4pm
Evening meals from 6pm
Bluey, Head Chef Dan and the team
welcome you to their new bar and
bistro which opened last month in the
Hudson Bay, Alfreton
Good food, friendly people
Head Chef
Dan
We are offering Aussie beers & wine, quality food made from the best
local produce, premium guest ales, and True Blue Aussie
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www.hudsonbay.co.uk
email: info@hudsonbay.co.uk
call 01773 689106 or 0751 600 8840
or call in and say Gday to Bluey!
32 34 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7HL
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Whats on in Derbyshire?
A selection of some of the best cultural delights
coming up in Derbyshire
Derby Live - Box Ofice: 01332 255800,
www.derbylive.co.uk
The Sound Of Music
This iconic musical is brought to Derby Theatre by the Present Company. It has all
the feel good features of the ilm and the hit west end musical and will have you sing-
ing along for days.
Tues 29th - Sat 31st March. 7:30pm and Sat Matinees at 2:30pm
Tickets 16, concessions 15
The Honey Man at the Guildhall Theatre
This coming of age story, produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company & Derby
Live tells the story of a young girl, Misty and the Afro-Caribbean man who lives at the
edge of the quintessentially English village where she lives and details the relation-
ship that evolves between them one summer.
Friday 16th - Saturday 31st March, various times. Tickets 8 - 24
Assembly Rooms, DerbyBox Ofice 01332 255800
www. derbylive.co.uk
Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
This classic story by L. Frank Baum retold on stage with plenty of fantastic singing,
dancing and good wholesome fun for all the family. Starring Bobby Davro and Cbee-
bies favourite, Sarah-Jane Honeywell and with a special guest as Dorothy to be an-
nounced, this is a pantomime that shouldnt be missed!
Sat 7th April - 3pm & 7pm & Sun 8th April - 2pm & 6pm. Tickets: 18, under 16s and
over 60s 16, Family (4) 65
Dreamboats and Petticoats
Inspired by the albums and featuring classic 1960s music, the story of young musi-
cians, love, rock n roll and fame will captivate you and have you dancing in the
aisles!
Monday 16th until Saturday 21st April - 7.30pm. Wed & Sat Matinee -
2.30pm. Tickets: 17 - 31, Concessions available.
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Do you have something to
shout about?
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Calling all local businesses
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Whats on in Derbyshire?
A selection of some of the best cultural
Buxton Opera House - Box Ofice: 0845 127 2190,
www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk
Loves Labours Lost
One of Shakespeares Comedy classics presented by Northern Broadsides in partnership
with the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme. This play tells the story of 4 noble men
who take a vow of celibacy...until the 4 attractive females arrive in town!!
Thursday 29th - Saturday 31st March - 7:30pm, Sat Matinee 2:30pm.
Tickets - 12 - 17
Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterield, Box Ofice:
01246 345334/345222
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
The story of Adam and his 6 younger brothers comes to Chesterield to
tell the story of their hunt for a wife. Tues 24th - Sat 28th April, 7.15pm
and Sat matinee at 2:15pm. Tickets - adults 15 - 17.50.
Or England and Barker Jewellers
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Alfreton & Ripley
Alfreton & Ripley
Venue:
Venue:
Alfreton Grange Arts College
Alfreton Grange Arts College
Book & Lyrics by
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Music by
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Based on the play
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Riddings & Ironville
Safer Neighbourhood update
PC Mark Gibbs and PCSO Paul Hubber from the Riddings
and Ironville Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to
invite you to attend the police surgeries that they hold
once a month in Ironville.
These meetings are held on the last Friday of every
month at the community rooms, Victoria Avenue, 10am-
12pm. The meetings provide you with an opportunity to
raise any concerns or police related issues you may have.
The next meeting will be held on March 30.
Priorities, decided by you are set at these meetings and the team look at how best to tackle
these.
The team would like to remind you that Neighbourhood Watch plays an active part in tack-
ling crime in the area. You, the community, are our eyes and ears and by joining Neighbour-
hood Watch you can ind out more about what is happening in your area and be aware of
any issues we would like your assistance with.
The Windmill Estate in Riddings is actively seeking new members and new committee mem-
bers. If you would like to join the well established scheme contact Hedley Walker on 01773
603182 or e-mailwalkerh@sky.com
For further information on Safer Neighbourhood policing in Riddings & Ironville e-mail
alfreton.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk visit www.derbyshire police.uk or call the new
non-emergency number 101.
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How is your new Healthy Eating New Years Resolution going? If you are not seeing as
much change as you would like, you will beneit from a posture exercise which will immedi-
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DVD Review -
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This adaptation of the John Le Carre novel is fantastically acted but feels a little slow.
The story unravels the web that a mole has created in the Circus, which is the highest
level of the secret service.
George Smiley (Gary Oldman) is the man who is left to decipher the complex tale that
has developed within the team that he has worked with for so
many years.
This all star cast including acclaimed actors such as John Hurt,
Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch to
name but a few and of course, the Oscar nominated Gary Oldman
for this performance, really made this ilm for me. Perhaps true to
life considering the ield and the time, the cast is male centric with
only Kathy Burke featuring briely as the sole female character and
overall it may appeal more to men as they may identify with char-
acters more readily.
Driven by the plot rather than the characters, it is an intelligent thriller of espionage
and double crossing but if you are expecting fast paced excitement, you will be disap-
pointed and I found myself wanting to understand the reasons why as opposed to
how which were never explained to my satisfaction.
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Selected Cinema Releases
16th March
We Bought A Zoo (PG) -Matt Da-
mon, Scarlett Johansson
23rd March
Wild Bill (15) - Andy Serkis
6th April
American Pie: Reunion(TBC) -
Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan
13th April
Battleship (TBC) - Liam Neeson
4th May
The Avengers (TBC) - Robert
Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris
Hemsworth
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Selected DVD Releases
12th March
MyWeek with Marilyn (15)
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19th March
Tower Heist (12) - Ben Stiller, Ed-
die Murphy
Adventures of Tintin - Secret of
the Unicorn (PG) - Jamie Bell, Dan-
iel Craig
26th March
Hugo (U) - Ben Kingsley, Jude Law
2nd April
Contagion (12) -Matt Damon, Kate
Winslet
7th May
Sherlock Holmes - A Game of
Shadows (12) - Robert Downey Jr.
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Community Info
Your Local Borough Councillors
Ironville & Riddings
Jack Brown MBE 01773 528729
cllr.jack.brown@ambervalley.gov.uk
Paul Smith 01773 540345
cllr.paul.smith@ambervalley.gov.uk
Swanwick
Steve Hayes 01773 606270
cllr.stephen.hayes@ambervalley.gov.uk
Allen King 01773 602965
cllr.allen.king@ambervalley.gov.uk
Your Local MP Nigel Mills (Conservative)
Upcoming Surgeries:
Friday 23rd March - 5-7pm - The Buxton Room, Heanor & Loscoe Town Hall,
Marketplace, Heanor, Derbyshire. DE75 7AA
Friday 30th March - 5-7pm - Birchwood Methodist Chapel Hall, Birchwood Lane,
Somercotes, Derbyshire. DE55 4LZ
Appointments may be made by calling:
Local Ofice Number: 01773 744341 House of Commons Tel No. 020 219 7233
e-mail: nigel.mills.mp@parliament.uk
Sudoku
Enter the digits
from 1 to 9 into the
blank spaces. Every
row , column and 3x3
section must only con-
tain one of each digit
All puzzle
solutions
on Page 30
7 3 6 9
1 4 7
2 5 8
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6 3 4 2
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Top Tip
If you take photos of your daffs and other spring bulbs in lower youll
know where to bulk them up when it comes to planting again in autumn.
If you havent already done it, the irst lawn cut is about due. Rake
wormcasts into the lawn irst, as top dress-
ing and set the blades high.
Snowdrops in the green, (with their leaves
still alive) can be lifted, split and replanted
to create more clumps for next year.
At the end of the month you can plant out
chitted (sprouted) irst early spuds.
They should be ready in June.
Gardeners Calendar - March
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your magazine...
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Auctioneer
Kleeford Coin Auctions 23
Beauty
Body & Sole 14
Book Keeping
Above Parr 15
Builder
R.H. Building services 6
Butchers
Owen Taylor Ltd 21
Caricaturist
Darren Amphlett 15
Charity Shops
Red Cross Ripley 3
Cleaning Services
JFK Clean Services 12
Hairdressers
Elite Hair and Beauty 26
Health/Complementary Therapy
Rachel Honman 26
The Healing Sanctuary 13
Dentist
Glendair 13
Electrician
MKS Electrical & Alarms 5
Electrical Goods
Safeway Electrical 4
Events/Community Services
234 or More Club 18
Alfreton Business Club 21
Chocolate Bingo Evening 14
Denby Bowls Club 10
Derbyshire Constabulary 23
Dog Walks in Amber Valley 16&17
Grange Street Bowls Club 8
Mencap 32
Ripley & Alfreton Musical 22
Theatre Company
St James Church Eggstravaganza 13
Things to do 6/7
WEA 12
Whats on in Derbyshire 20&22
Gardener / Handyman
Jobs 2 Do 4
Cutting Edge 29
The Gardener 23
Joiner/Handyman
Liam Bullock 10
Letting Agent
Amber Homes Lettings 18
Osteopath/Physiotherapist
About Backs & Bones 25
Painter/Decorator
David Draper 5
Duffield Decorator 7
Pet Supplies
Seals Fodder Room 16
Photography
Blue Ice Photography 18
Plastering
Complete Plastering 5
Plumbing & Heating
B.Sole Plumbing 11
Belper Gas Showroom 27
Heritage Heating 24
Flowfayre 2
Property Services
AJS Property Services 4
Restaurant
Blueys Bar & Bistro 19
Roofing
Derbyshire Rubber Roofing 9
ST Roofing 5
Solicitors
Ellis-Fermor and Negus 12
Tiler
Phil Bond 10
Tree Surgeon
Tom Cooper 29
Will Writing
Grange Wills 21
Windows & Doors
Dan Kelly Windows & 7
Doors
Paradise Windows 15
Window Wizard 11
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Calling all Heroes in
Amber Valley
Mencap are hoping to ind 30 heroes in Amber Valley to sign up to do a tandem skydive in
September 2012 at Langar Airield in Nottingham.
Marie at Mencap says I always resisted the temptation as I was scared stiff but I eventually
did it for my 40th birthday and was the 200th person that they have thrown out of a plane so
far. I have to tell you that it was the most exhilarating, fantastic, amazing thing I have ever
done and I would thoroughly recommend that everyone tries it at least once in their lifetime.
The money we raise at this jump in September will be directly supporting people with a
learning disability locally and my team are here to help you every step of the way.
Well be there on the day to hold your handbag or keep the rest of the family busy, so be-
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