avv - alfreton & villages edition - april/may 2013

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Have you extracted your hands from those thick woollen gloves yet and had a good look at them? Is it time to do something about making them look good again? Well worry not, help is at hand! Have a look at our tips for healthy nails or come along and make use of the reader offer and have a Mavala manicure at ‘Body and Sole’ to kick start your new Summer look. Better still, have a go at our quiz and win a Mavala manicure at ‘Body and Sole’. To enter the prize draw submit your answers to Amber Valley Voice at [email protected] by 1st May 2013. Entrants must be over 18 years old. Terms and conditions apply.

1) A manicure is a beauty treatment for:

a) the feet b) the face c) the hands and

nails

2) A wooden hoof stick – often used in manicures is made of what kind of wood?

a) maple wood b) apple wood c) orange wood

3) What does “manus” mean?

a) arm b) finger c) hand

4) What does “cura” mean?

a) cure b) care c) Washing the

hands

5) It is commonly thought that the first manicures began in India, but how long ago?

a) 100years ago b) 500 years ago c) 5,000 years ago

6) The word “manicure” comes from which language?

a) Latin b) French c) German

Top Tips to keep your pinkies pretty:

Use gloves for all household work

Use emery boards rather than metal

files on your nails

Avoid biting or picking at the skin

around the nails

Soak brittle nails in warm oil

Massage cuticle oil or cream into the

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Keep hand cream handy and massage

into the hands after they have been in water

Have a regular manicure either at

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Hello & welcome to the all new Amber Valley Voice—Alfreton & Villages edition. Although we have been delivering to some of this area for over a year now, we decided to split the current Alfreton & Broadmeadows magazine and make this magazine purely about Alfreton & the surrounding villages. With this in mind, we started the theme with the front cover. This photo was submitted by a local photographer and you can find out more information about him if you visit ….www.alecmalbonphotography.com. Everybody knows where this is don’t they!! Also, on page 2, we have a wonderful local beautician who we have teamed up with to offer a fantastic manicure this month. All you need to do is complete the quiz and send the answers to me in an e-mail and the first name out of the hat will WIN this fabulous prize. As if this wasn’t enough, we also have a voucher submitted by Alfreton Hall for Afternoon tea...see page 12 for this offer. It really shouldn't be missed. We also have a new out & about diary which is purely for this area, if you would like to add to this, drop Carla an e-mail on the address below and a we also have a wonderful local walk with proceeds going to St Martins Church...see page 6. Please keep the local

information coming through.

See you next month,

Emily

Welcome to Amber Valley Voice

Or Carla on: 07896 294512

[email protected]

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Birds Before Breakfast at Hardwick Hall Run in conjunction with Derbyshire Countryside Services and led by an ex-pert guide, Rise with the Lark and experience the beauty of Hardwick Park awakening to a new day. Includes a light breakfast. Sunday 5th May and Sunday 19th May, 4.30 am to 6am. Cost £12 - booking essential, call 01246 858400 for more information.

Peak District Walking Festival Comprising more than 120 events this year the festival promises to be fantastic. From Friday 26th April to Sunday 12th May. For more information call 01538 3965511 or visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events/PDWalkingFestival.aspx.

The Dodson and Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials Book now for three exciting days combining equestrian sport

with fun for all the family. In addition to world class competition there will be family entertainment and plenty of opportunities to

shop. Between 10th to 12th May. Tickets from £9 Adult and £4.50 for Children. For more information visit

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Mad Monk - Extreme Obstacle Race Take part in a 5k or 10k extreme obstacle course and raise money for Sight Support. Taking part at Darley Park on 5th May all we ask is that you pay a registration fee of £15 and raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship. For more information please contact Debbie Haynes on 01332 287008 or email [email protected] or visit our website www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

Bark in the Park As part of National Pet Month there will be a special event to promote responsible pet ownership. There will a range of activities for all the family, furry or not. The PDSA will be doing doggy MOTs and there will be a sponsored dog walk. Sunday 28th April , 11:30am to 4.30pm at Shipley Country Park, Heanor. For more info call 01773 719961.

Farmers Markets in the Area Ripley Market Place - 1st Saturday of the month, 9am to 3pm Matlock, Imperial Rooms - 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am to 1pm Belper Market Place - 2nd Saturday of the month, 8:30 am to 1pm Derby Market Place- 3rd Thursday of the month, 9am to 3pm

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Sunday 12th May 2013

Family Walk

Beginning at St Martins of Tour’s Parish Church, Church Street,

Alfreton

The walk will pass over the fields to Oakerthorpe (with a break en-route at the Peacock for lunch) Estimated

duration is 2-3 hours

Nature Trail activity for children

Strong shoes/walking boots and

a waterproof are advised

Bring your own refreshments

Call 07779 429156 for further details

All proceeds to St Martin of Tours church, clock and bells restoration fund

£2 per adult (all children must be accompanied by and adult

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Whirl Word Instructions: Spring has sprung but with April comes showers so why not hide away from the inclement weather and sit down with a cup of tea and this seasonal Whirl Word. To complete the Whirl Word follow the instructions down the left-hand side to get from Spring to Break Solution on page 15

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This month we have a slightly strenuous but very rewarding walk from Ogston reservoir up into the local hills for some fantastic views. As usual there are lots of opportunities to let your dog off the lead but there are some small stretches of road to walk along so take good care. We always want to hear your favourite local walks so please drop us a line. You don’t need to have a map or even a detailed description, just let us know roughly where you go and you may see it featured in the magazine soon. Email at [email protected] or by calling Emily on 01773 604178 or 07891 639638.

7 mile walk From Ogston Reservoir by Ravensnest Wood This is a tough but attractive walk for you and your dog with some

fantastic views. The route will take around 2 1/2 to 3 hours. There are some steep climbs and descents and the terrain can be muddy and uneven so a

good pair of boots are essential.

1. Park in the free car park off Ogston New Road, near Ogston Sailing Club. Exit the car park and turn right walking a short way up the road before taking a left as the road bends off to the right.

2. AS this road bends off to the left take the public bridleway on your right. After a short way take the clearly signposted stile on your left and follow the path up the side of the field and around to the left.

3. Pass through a metal gate and turn right, walking up the farm track up to and through a farm. Carry straight on, heading for a stone stile and keep ahead.

4. At the end of the field pass through a stone gap on your left and follow the path around the outside of the field. Head down towards a stile and cross a bridge over a small stream.

5. Carry straight ahead uphill on the path alongside the field. At the top of the field pass through two sets of gates and take the path on the right walking up the field with the hedge on your right.

6. At the road Turn left and after 10 me-ters take a footpath stile over s stone stile. Walk up the side of a field and cross a stile into a small wood, following the steep path up the side.

7. Cross a stile into a field and keep straight on with the fence on your right. At end cross a stile and continue along a farm driveway to the road.

8. At the road turn left. After 30 meters take a steep signposted path on your right. At a signpost take the path on right and follow the path as it winds through the nature area, until it meets a car park.

9. Walk right through the car park and turn right onto cold harbour road. Follow the road to T junction and turn right onto the B6014. walk on past the farm on your left and take a signposted path through a gate.

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9. Walk Across the field, making for a gap in the hedge. Carry on the path across another field and cross a stile in the corner. Walk along the farm track until you reach a signpost on your right. Cross the stile and turn left walking along the path , entering a wood via a stile..

10. Follow the path as it passes through the wood and then exits. Carry on alongside the wood keeping your eye out for a gate on your right. Enter the wood and walk down the steep, stepped path. After exiting the wood head for a gate ahead of you and follow the path that takes you past a house.

11. As it reaches the long driveway turn left onto path marked by posts. Cross a small bridge and turn right onto a road. Carry on along the road until you reach the Miners Arms. Turn right onto another road and then take a left onto Brown Lane.

12. At the End of Brown Lane cross straight over at the T-junction onto the bridle-way. At the end of the bridleway take the metal gate on your left and walk on with the wall/hedge on your right. Cross a stile to enter a wood.

13. After exiting the wood follow the path alongside the fields until you meet the B6014. Turn left and cross the road before taking Quarry Lane on the right. This will bring you back to the road you began on, which you can follow back to 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

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Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - Term time - 9am - 10am - Contact Angela Stanton : 01773 520031

Watchorn Tots Parent and Toddler Group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am - 11.30am Contact Judith - 01773 526012

Crafty Crew - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm - 3pm - Messy and creative play activities. Contact - 01629 533066

PEEP 2/3’s - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 9.30am - 11am (term time only) Supports mums, dads and carers to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning. Contact 01629 533066

In-betweenies - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30 - 3pm. Group for children with mums, dads and carers up to the age of 25. Contact - 01629 533066

Wednesday

Out and About A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area

Little Ones Group - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA - 1.30pm - 3pm - Contact - 01629 533066

Tuesday

Baby Massage - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA - 2pm - 3pm. Ages birth - 4 months. Contact the children’s centre on 01629 533735 for information on the next course.

South Normanton Striders (intermediate jogging group) - meet at 6.30pm at Frederick Gent School. Call Rob on 07962 308933 (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/)

Monday

Top Tots - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Fun play session with arts, crafts and song time aimed at children ages 1-3 years. Contact - 01629 533066

Weighing Clinic - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 1pm - 2.30pm. Come and have your baby weighed and see someone from the health team. Contact - 01629 533066

Cypress Parent Support Group - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 10am - 11.30am. (3rd Thurs-day of every month) A support group for parents and carers of children and young people with additional need and/or Disabilities. Contact - 01629 533735.

Breastfeeding Group - The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA. 1.30pm - 3pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735.

Thursday

Alfreton Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Drop in Session. Alfreton Nursery School, Grange Street, Alfreton., DE55 7JA - Term time -1.30pm - 2.30pm. Contact Angela Stanton 01773 520031

Childminding Network - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 9.30am - 11.30am. A chance for local childminder’s to meet. Contact - 01629 533066

Tiddlers and Toddlers Group - Alfreton Children’s Centre, Grange Street, Alfreton, DE55 7JA. 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Run by parents and open to all. Contact - 01629 533066

Friday

http://www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/

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A.D.A.S.C Football Club - various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next sea-son and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017

Greenwood Archery - Meet at Swanwick Pentrich Road Football Club on Highfield Road at 10am. Call Simone on 01773 602605 for more details.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR NON-PROFIT

MAKING GROUP IN FUTURE EDITIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL

[email protected] Please note that some of the groups listed incur a small charge and we would always

recommend that you contact a group prior to attendance.

Every neighbourhood in Derbyshire has a dedicated Safer Neighbourhood policing team, who are committed to helping make your area a safer, cleaner and a more pleasant place to live.

Alfreton is covered by the Alfreton Town Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, which in-cludes PC Sharon Evans, PCSO Simon Childs, PCSO Tracey Barks, PCSO Chris Hart and PCSO Paul Hubber. Oakerthorpe and South Wingfield are covered by PCSO Donna Walker and PCSO Tracey Barks. Higham comes under the North Wingfield, Pilsley, Stonebroom and Shirland team, and PCSO Gary Green is the dedicated officer for the area.

If you see your team out and about you may notice that the uniforms have changed. Follow-ing a consultation with officers across the county, operational officers now wear more practical shirts to better suit today’s policing needs. Police Officers now wear black shirts and Police Community Support Officers now wear blue shirts.

If you see one of your local officers on patrol in your neighbourhood please don’t hesitate to stop them and say hello, or if you have any concerns you can also contact your local team by calling 101, the non emergency number for Derbyshire police.

You can also check out the website www.derbyshire.police.uk for information about policing in your area, meeting dates and team priorities.

Alfreton Neighbourhood update

Saturday

Sunday

Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs

If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01

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www.alfretonhall.com 01773 838200

Open Tuesday to Thursday 11.30am to 4.30pm

This month Carla and I popped along to

Alfreton Hall to sample a Sparkling Afternoon

Tea for two and we can’t recommend it highly

enough.

We were greeted upon arrival by Laura and

taken to our table and served with a delicious

glass of bubbles. This allowed us a little time to

take in this beautifully renovated country house

steeped in local history.

When our tea was delivered (see picture below)

we were amazed when we received one each! It

was easy to tell that the sandwiches were

freshly made and the presentation was

exquisite. There were 6 sandwich selections for

each person;

Scottish smoked salmon & caper may-

onnaise

Traditional roast ham

Free range chicken with celery &

almond

Cucumber & cream cheese

English mature cheddar

Egg mayonnaise bridge roll

The cakes were delightful too and I’m not

ashamed to say that when I saw that Carla was

struggling to finish all her cakes...I may have

helped her out somewhat!

It certainly helps that the setting is so beautiful

and serene that it is a little haven away from the

everyday chaos. So next time you are looking

for somewhere to go for lunch, which feels like

you are tucked away in the heart of the peak

district but is actually within 15 minutes of

home, look no further than Alfreton Hall.

It really is such a treat.

Just remember to

phone in advance

and make that

booking because

this best kept

secret is now

out!! Carla enjoying afternoon tea

Luke, Laura & Me outside the Main Entrance.

An Idyllic Afternoon Tea for Two

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Your April accounting questions

answered

This month our friendly neighbourhood accountant, James, has a couple of FAQ’s for you to consider…...

Q. I have put my business up for sale. I am self-employed and not VAT registered, but the proceeds from the business sale will take me over the VAT threshold. Do I have to register for VAT and charge VAT on the sale of the business?

A. If you sell the business assets and goodwill together, so that the purchaser can pick up where you stop and carry on the business, it will be treated as being a transfer of a going concern and outside the scope of VAT. So you don't have to charge VAT on the business sale or register for VAT. More information about transferring a business as a 'going concern' is given in the VAT leaflet no. 700/9: Transfer of a business as a going concern.

Q. Our son is now old enough to attend nursery. Can my company, as my employer, help out with the nursery fees?

A. Your company can provide you with childcare vouchers to be redeemed at registered child care providers, and the

first £55 per week of vouchers will be tax and NI free. If both parents work for the company they can each get £55 worth of child care vouchers per week. However, if you pay tax at 40%, you can only receive £28 per week of vouchers tax fee. Those that pay tax at the new highest rate of 45% (from 6 April 2013) can only receive up to £25 per week of tax free vouchers. The company must offer childcare vouchers to all it's employees who work at the same site, it cannot exclude any employees, but employees can opt out. However, only parents with children aged under 16 can qualify for childcare vouchers. There are a number of other rules which are set out in the HMRC booklet E18: How you can help your employees with childcare.

Do you have a tax question that you would like answered? If so e-mail [email protected]

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Supporting Success in Business in the Amber Valley

Have you ever thought of joining a Business Club but have been put off by the formality and pressure that characterise so many of these institutions? The Think Business Group might just be the kind of Club you’ve been looking for!

It’s a little different from other groups, in that it’s not limited by rigid protocol, although it offers the same opportunities to link up with colleagues with a variety of different interests. The Think Business Group, with its fortnightly breakfast meet-ings, is more relaxed and adaptable to your needs and style.

There’s every opportunity for productive networking at meetings as well as great respect for individual enterprise; members offer one another unlimited encouragement

and support while every effort is made to promote one another’s interests.

The Think Business Group benefits from co-operation rather than competition and is driven by a commitment to promoting success in business. It offers a warm welcome to new members, so why not give it a try?

You would be very welcome to attend the special Open Meeting to be held from 7.30am until 9am at Leabrooks Gallery on 30th April, 2013. If you would like to be there please call John on 01773 60296.

Find out more from: www.thinkbusinessgroup.co.uk

For more details and to find out how to join access:

www.thinkbusinessgroup.co.uk

Breakfast meetings, 7.30am until 9am, are held twice monthly, (this month 14th and 28th May) at Chapman and Chubb’s

offices, Shane House, 157 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Derbyshire DE55 4JH

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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your magazine...

Accountants

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Beauty

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Builder

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JWH Construction 7

Dentist

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Derbyshire Constabulary 11

Out & About 10/11 St Martins Church 6

Think Business Group 14

Food & Drink

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Joiner

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Paving Services

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