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Welcome to the May edition of the Amber Valley Voice

after a bit of a break and a revamp we have now decid-ed to run this magazine monthly at the same time as the

Swanwick edition. Also, as you may have noticed, it has been so well received that it has doubled in size and is

now being delivered to 1,000 more homes!

There is lots going on this month and lots of offers on throughout the magazine, so keep your eyes peeled!

I am always looking for more reader recommends for all the advertisers in this magazine, it really does help the local businesses when

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BookReview

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Let me start with a warn ing. Due to the sexual scenes within this book it is not suitable for

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As a football fan I was intrigued by this book. It takes a different approach to most football

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and glamorous world that dominates the back and increasingly the front pages of the tabloid

press.

Leigh Dallas Rose, who is local to this area, is not a writer many would

have heard of before as this is his first published novel. Clearly he has

drawn on his own experiences as Leigh spent the start of his long career in

football with several years working at Derby County as a scout after his

playing career was ended by an injury.

This novel follows the journey of the affable but naïve Paul Breakwell,

whose last chance looks to have past him by a long time ago. Until the

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talent one day and it re-ignites his love of the ‘beautiful game’. It’s a

chance meeting that will change the course of their lives, dragging them

into a murky world of sex, drugs and iniquity which surrounds the unscrupulous Billy Blades.

They will need to keep their wits about them and trust in their new friendship if they are to

come out of this unscathed.

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� Park in the car park by the visitors centre. (There is a charge for parking of £1.20 for 2 hrs, £2.40 for 4 hrs and £3.60 for the day)

� Begin the walk at the corner of the car park by the “Welcome to Shipley Country Park” sign. Take the path to the right of the sign. After about 50 meters turn right through a gate taking the path that leads up towards the fenced wooded area called Cinderhill.

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� Exit Cinderhill and go straight on across the path and through a gap in the hedge into a large field. Take the path that leads diagonally across the field.

� At the far end of the field exit onto Shipley Lane and turn right walking towards Derby Lodge.

� Turn Left just before Derby Lodge and follow the road up to where it splits, taking the right hand road.

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� You will soon reach the Site of Shipley Hall. Feel free to walk around and ex-plore before taking the path that leads towards to building shaped like a tower.

� Follow the path around the ‘tower’. At the point where the grass ends and there is a large stump on your right take the path into the wooded area.

� At the end of the path, where it meets the Shipley Lane turn left in the direction of Mapperley Reservoir.

� At the bottom of the road turn right, in the direction of the car park then bear left before turning left at the ticket machine, taking the path towards Mapperley reservoir.

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� At the reservoir turn right, following the soil path as it runs alongside water. (Ensure you keep your dog(s) on a lead as there may be anglers.)

� Eventually the path will lead you into a wooded area called John Wood. You will come to a split in the path. Take the path on the right and cross the small bridge before imme-diately turning right at marker “18”.

� At the end of the path you emerge from the woods and arrive at Bell Lane. Turn right and follow Bell Lane for about 500 meters.

� On your left will be the Coppice Hill Bridleway which has a large green gate and a sign marked “visitor centre” and “Information” at the start. Take this route back towards the visitor centre.

� After a little under 400 meters you will come to the Cinderhill area. Join the path bear-ing left.

� Follow this path and it will bring you back to the Visitors Centre and the car park.

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.

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What’soninDerbyshire? Aselectionofsomeofthebestculturaldelights

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daytheyarereunited.

Wednesday23rdMay-Friday8thJune,varioustimes.

Tickets£8-£24

AssemblyRooms,Derby—BoxOf6ice01332255800

www.derbylive.co.uk

TheDumbWaiter/TheLover Arareopportunitytoseethesetwodarkwittydramasinadoublebillfromthenobel

prizewinningHaroldPinter.PresentedbytheEuropeanArtsCompanythesetwo

performancespromisetobeboththrillingandfullofintriguedeliveringhighenter-

tainmentandhighqualitytheatre.

Wednesday23rdThursday24thMay,7:30pm.

Tickets:£13,concessions£11

CirqueduCiel:Shanghai A2hourextravaganzacombiningacrobats,moderndance,originalmusic,martial

artsandvariousChineseelementsincludingstunts,aerialskillsandthefamousMon-

keyPoles.Withsuperbcostumes,setsandlightingthisperformance

promisestobebreath-takingandenthralling.

Friday8thtoSunday10thJune-Fri&Sat7.30pm.SatandSun

2:30pm.Tickets:£14-£24,Concessionsavailable.

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LeabrooksInteriorsisnowfullyopenforbusinessinaroomjustabovethemain

ExhibitionSpaceinLeabrooksGallery!Theroomusedtobejustanotherexhibition

spaceandbeforethat-aboutsixyearsago-thehayloft,ades.res.forsquirrel

squatters.Todayithasanewandpristineidentity,(thesquirrelswereevictedlong

ago):awhiteAdamsstyle�ireplaceandsometastefuldecorationhavesetafar

moresophisticatedscene!Thefurniture,pottery,artwork,cushions,lighting,

decorativeandstorageitems-allofexcellentquality-lookwellplaced:‘rightat

home’!

Thereisasmallselectionofcovetablefurnitureandthentherearesumptuous

cushions,inspiringcandlesandallthosequirkylittleitemswhichgiveahomestyle.

Theroomfragrances-candles,diffusersandspraysbyPairfum-aresensational

scentsinbeautifulpackagingwhilethethrows,woveninScotland,offerexceptional

colourandcomfort!

ComeandseewhatwehavetoofferduringtheDerbyshireArtsWeekendonJune

2nd,3rd,4thand5th.Sevenartistswillbeworkinginthegalleryandtherewillbe

specialoffersontheinteriorsection.

LeabrooksInteriorshasde�initelygotstyle-foryou!

www.leabrooks-interiors.com

LEABROOKS HOUSE, 36 LEABROOKS RD,

OPEN: MON-SAT 10AM - 5PM, SUNDAY 11AM - 4.30PM

WEDNESDAY BY APPOINTMENT

LEABROOKS G A L L E R Y

TEL: 01773 602961

Home Furnishings

& Interiors

NOW OPEN!

[email protected]

Do you have something to

shout about?

Are you a local sports club with

results to tell the community about

or looking for new recruits?

Are you running a community event

that needs promoting

or are you raising money for charity?

Are you a community leader that

needs to liaise with the wider

community?

Call Emily at Amber Valley Voice

on: 01773 604178 / 07891 639638

[email protected]

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What’soninDerbyshire? Aselectionofsomeofthebestcultural

delightscomingupinDerbyshire

Can you afford NOT to advertise? Call Emily on 07891 639638

or 01773 604178 or e-mail on [email protected].

BuxtonOperaHouse-BoxOf6ice:08451272190,

www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk

MurderMistaken BruceJamesProductionspresent<ilm,TVandstagewriterJanetGreensmysterythrillerset

in1950’sEngland.CharismaticEdwardBarehasaneyeforolderwomenandapassionfor

theirmoney.Atensepsychologicalthrillerthatwillkeepyouenthralled.

Wednesday6th-Saturday9thJune-7:30pm,Thurs&SatMatinee2:30pm.

Tickets-£12-£17

PomegranateTheatre,Chester6ield,BoxOf6ice:01246345334/345222

RainingMen PresentedbyAngelBrowneLtdthisperformancepromisestohaveyoulaughingandsing-

ingalong.It’snearlyHalloweenandthenightclubhaslostitsact.StepforwardPhilthe

bouncer,DougthedjandColinthebarmanwhocomeupwithanactthat

willdragthepuntersin.Containsstronglanguageandadultcontent.

Monday21st-Wednesday23rdMay,7.30pmandWedmatineeat2pm.

Tickets-Adults£13,Concessions£10,Children£8.

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Repairgeot is an independent Peugeot

and Citroen specialist garage

with over 40 years

experience in

the motor

industry.

We are based at

Unit 2 Block 14,

Amber Business Centre,

Riddings, Derbyshire, DE55 4BR

Engine diagnostics

Servicing and repairs

to all makes of vehicle

Engine tuning

Fault finding

Auto Electrics

Air conditioning

Car phone kits

Car alarms

Audio equipment

Pre-Winter Check for just £20 plus VAT There is nothing quite as important as your car but that distressing feeling you get

when your pride and joy lets you down on a cold morning is unforge�able. That’s why

we think that a Pre-Winter Check is a key part of keeping your car running and safe

through the winter months. We will:

Our Services Include:

Carry out a thorough examination of

the cars underside

Check the condition and pressure of

the tyres

Check all lights are working

Check fluid levels

Check the antifreeze strength

Complete an electronic ba�ery test

Top up the oil

Check the windscreen wipers and

washer system are fully operational

FREE windscreen scraper and de-icer

We are a fully VAT registered limited company which means that

we are able to service vehicles still under manufacturers warranty.

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DowntheGarden

1. Compost

2. Drought

3. Fertiliser

4. Flower

5. Fork

6. Harvest

7. Herb

8. Hoeing

9. Hose

10. Manure

11. Mulch

12. Orchard

13. Patch

14. Peppers

15. Plant

16. Rain

17. Raised bed

18. Roses

19. Scarecrow

20. Spade

21. Sprinkler

22. Topsoil

23. Weeds

24. Wheelbarrow

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perhaps is more used to sitting at a desk, in a car, or on a sofa ... and is complaining!

But it need not be this way. Just a few simple precautions can reduce the likelihood of our

Derbyshire clay soil getting the better of us and help us feel confident in gardening throughout

the summer without repercussion.

First of all-see it as the exercise that it is- and warm up. That doesn't necessarily mean jogging

down the street and stretching (though it may help) but simply avoid the harsh transition between

relaxing Sunday morning papers and digging trenches!

For instance, start with the lighter tasks which don't involve prolonged bending or heavy lifting

and progress to the heavier tasks. Even then, avoid hours flexed in one position weeding or

planting and intersperse it with carrying around tools and clearing rubbish, as well as regular tea

breaks- after all, it is supposed to be a leisurely activity isn't it?

Regularly straighten, stretch and walk around and try to avoid positions with one leg forwards

whilst stooping, as this often strains the sacro-iliac joint giving rise to low back pain. If you have

to do this, then make sure you put the opposite foot forwards for a while: you are using opposite

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Plan when to finish and stick to it! That way you

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DVDReview-

TheIronLady(12A)

It’sfairtosaythatMargaretThatcherisasomewhatdivisivecharacter.Butnomatter

whatyourpoliticalaf<iliationsthisisa<ilmthatwillabsorbmostviewers,notleast

becauseofthestunningperformanceofMerylStreep,whichdeservedlywonherthe

Oscarforbestactress.

The<ilmjoinsMaggieinmorerecenttimes,longafterherheyday.

ButnowtheIronLadyisalotmorefragileandishauntedbythe

ghostsofherpastandhallucinationsofherhusbandDennis,who

isplayedbytheexcellentJimBroadbent.The<ilm<lashesback

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SelectedDVDReleases

14thMay

UnderworldAwakening(18)-

KateBeckinsaleCharlesDance

SherlockHolmes(12)-Robert

DowneyJr,JudeLaw,

21stMay

ManOnALedge(12)-Sam

Worthington,JamieBell

28thMay

TheArtist(PG)-JeanDujardin,

BereniceBejo,JohnGoodman

1stJune

TheWomanInBlack(12)-Daniel

Radcliffe

SelectedCinemaReleases

11thMay

DarkShadows(TBC)-Johnny

Depp,HelenaBonhamCarter

25thMay

MenInBlackIII(TBC)-Will

Smith,TommyLeeJones

MoonriseKingdom(TBC)-Bruce

Willis,TildaSwanson,BillMurray

1stJune

SnowWhiteAndTheHuntsman

(TBC)-ChalizeTheron,Chris

Hemsworth

8thJune

Prometheus(TBC)-Noomi

Rapace,MichaelFassbender

Open House Summer Fayre

Saturday 16th June

10:30am to 4:30 pm

At 158 Mansfield Road Alfreton

All proceeds to Macmillan Breast Cancer Research

Grand Prize Raffle

To be drawn by the Mayor of Alfreton—1st Prize is a

brand new kids BMX bike, 2nd Prize is £50. Other

prizes include: A Full Body Massage, A Signed

Saturdays CD, M&S Vouchers, Horse Riding Day,

Driving Lessons, Adventure days and many more…

Refreshments and stalls including Tombola and cakes, plus many more…

Everyone welcome!

If you are interested in helping this worthy cause why not sell some raffle

tickets? Contact Kevin on 07791081137

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YourLocalMP NigelMills(Conservative)

Up- coming

Surgeries:

Friday1stJune–5pm-6pm-RiddingsParkCommunityCentre,DE554EW

Friday1stJune–6.15pm-7pm-IronvilleChurchHall,NG165NN

Friday8thJune-5pm-7pm-WaingrovesMethodistChurch,DE59TB

Appointmentsmaybemadebycalling:

LocalOf<iceNumber:01773744341 HouseofCommonsTelNo.0202197233

e-mail:[email protected]

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Do you have something to

shout about?

Are you a local sports club with

results to tell the community about

or looking for new recruits?

Are you running a community event

that needs promoting

or are you raising money for charity?

Are you a community leader that

needs to liaise with the wider

community?

Call Emily at Amber Valley Voice

on: 01773 604178 / 07891 639638

[email protected]

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Acupuncturist

Susan Nelson-Sheldon 12

Auctioneer

Kleeford Coin Auctions 15

Beauty

Body & Sole 14

Book Keeping

Above Parr 19

Builder

R.H. Building services 5

Caricaturist

Darren Amphlett 10

Dog Walker

Happy Trails 8

Dentist

Glendair 15

Electrician

MKS Electrical & Alarms 4

Electrical Goods

Safeway Electrical 5

Events/Community Services

Alfreton Business Club 29

Alfreton Park Special School

13

Derbyshire Constabulary 19

Dog Walks in Amber Valley

16&17

Open House Summer Fayre

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Riddings Community Centre

12

Things to do 6/7

What’s on in Derbyshire 20&22

Garages

Repairgeot 23

Hairdressers

Your Style by Sarah 26

Health/Alternative Therapy

Rachel Honman 12

Home Interiors

Leabrooks Interiors 21

Letting Agent

Amber Homes Lettings 15

Osteopath/Physiotherapist

About Backs & Bones 25

Painter/Decorator

Duffield Decorator 5

Pet Supplies

Seals Fodder Room 16

Photographer

Blue Ice Photography 3

Plastering

Complete Plastering 4

Plumbing & Heating

B.Sole Plumbing 5

Belper Gas Showroom 18

Flowfayre 2

Printer

Warwick Printers 24

Roofing

Derbyshire Rubber Roofing

9

ST Roofing 4

Topcover Roofing 7

Solicitors

QS Chapman & Chubb 32

Tiler

Phil Bond 7

Will Writing

Grange Wills 11

JH Legal 19

Window Cleaner

Capewell Window Cleaners 8

Windows & Doors

Paradise Windows 6

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