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See our latest edition online! www.warwickdirectories.co.uk/Latest-Editions How has November arrived so quickly? One minute the kids are going back to school and you’re still wearing summer clothes, the next thing you know, there are advent calendars next to the Halloween sweets in the supermarket and you daren’t leave the house without your brolly! Hopefully, Halloween has been enjoyed and now it’s headlong into Christmas. So, in our Village News pages you will find the start of the influx of Christmas events…Fair’s, church services, events and so on. I feel a big thank you and a round of applause must go out to our fabulous delivery team, who soldiered on through last months rain to bring you your magazine……there is no doubt that they got very wet as there were so few windows of opportunity to get out when it wasn’t raining. Today is the very best of Autumn days…the sun is shining and there is not too much of a chill in the air – these are my favourites and I hope we have many more in the months to come. Enjoy November, Best wishes Hilton & Dove Valley
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Banks Mill Studios, one of the University of Derby’s incubation centres specialising in the creative industries, is celebrating 20 years of providing space and support for businesses in Derby. Over the last two decades, Banks Mill has supported more than 382 businesses, 135 of which being University of Derby graduates. The building, which now supports 72 tenants and members, was officially opened on 1 October 1999 by Dr Michael Porter, a renowned UK and international artist who has won numerous major awards; including an Honorary Doctor in Fine Art Award by the University of Derby. To help us celebrate this milestone you are invited to our Open Studios event, where you can to see work from over 50 different artists, designers, makers and creative services providers. Karen Holland, co-ordinator at Banks Mill comments: “At the event you can find out how our artists create their unique designs and products as well as buy original work, something that can’t be experienced on the high street. You can also meet one of our creative service businesses to discuss how they can work with you. To keep our youngest visitors engaged we also have an arts trail for them to follow too.” One artist you can meet is Magdalena Aron who has recently moved into Banks Mill running Minoan Mosaic Studio. With a background in ceramics, a BA (Hons) degree and teaching experience Magdalena will be offering workshops and classes in mosaic art for adults and children of all abilities from her new studio. Melanie Dawes is also another new artist to the studios. Melanie is in the early stages of her new business making bespoke headbands. After having several requests from friends for her designs she decided to take the plunge and now has her own studio running Lillie Rose Accessories. Such is the diversity within the Mill, you can also meet Alexey Morozov. Alexey, from Latvia, came to the UK in 2014 to study at the University of Derby. A young and vibrant fashion designer, Alexey combines creative talent with the development of a variety of materials to create his collections. The brand also encompasses a tailoring and alterations service for high end and luxury design.
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Village News November 2019
Our Village News pages are for any activities and groups held within our delivery area. Our What’s On pages are for activities in the wider Ashbourne and Derby area. Please send any entries to [email protected] by the deadline date for inclusion in next months magazine.
Brailsford Millennium Craft Guild
Ashbourne Badminton Club
Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except December, in the Village Institute in Brailsford, 7.30 to 9.30pm. At each meeting there is usually a project, which allows a taster of different crafts to be made. In the past we have included various forms of hand embroidery, crochet, knitting, pillow lace, beading, silk painting, weaving, Japanese braiding, origami, card making, and many other crafts. Samantha Perry 07930 411227.
Meets every Monday and Thursday at Ashbourne Leisure Centre between 8 and 10pm. We are a small competitive badminton club of around 25 adults who play for fun and also in league matches. We are looking for new members who have some experience of playing badminton; come along and try it out. Les Warren on 01335 347412 for more details or email [email protected].
Brailsford Handbell Ringers
Classes held every Tuesday & Thursday at The Ashbourne School of Dance, 10.30 to 11.30am. These combine strength and balance exercises seated and standing, aimed at frailer or older adults and are evidence based to help reduce falls in later life. They are endorsed by Age UK and the NHS. Places must be booked and are £5 per class incl. tea/coffee afterwards. Tina Dodsworth 01335 344665 / ashbournedance@ gmail.com.
Meet every Tuesday night 7.15 to 8.45pm in the Methodist Church Brailsford on the Main Road (A52). We began ringing in 1992 and we have 37 bells (3 chromatic octaves). Anyone is welcome to come and have a go at ringing. Previous experience is not necessary, the ability to read music and a sense of rhythm are a great advantage. Janet Bunting on 01335 371869.
Brailsford Folk Dance Club Meet in Brailsford & Ednaston Institute Village Hall on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month (except August) from 7.45 to 10pm. Members £2, non-members £3 including tea/coffee & biscuits. Beginners & experienced dancers welcome. John Topliss 01332 516719.
Ashbourne Tai Chi Group Are a friendly group who meet every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12noon in the Minor Room at the Leisure Centre. We also arrange a variety of outings during the year. Aimed at the over 50’s and also adults with health problems, Tai Chi aids balance and strengthen body and mind and is endorsed by Age UK. Helen Barker 01335 300728 / TaiChi.Ashbourne@ gmail.com.
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Carers Count in association with Derbyshire Carers Drop in for ‘Carers Count’ at St Oswald’s Church Centre, School Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1AN. If you are caring for someone, for whatever reason, and would like an hour or so of respite with coffee and chat, then drop in between 10am and 12noon on the 1st Wednesday of the month. You’ re assured of a warm welcome, a friendly face, a listening ear and guidance to access grant support. Nigel / Maggie 01335 664159.
Connex Home from Hospital Free service supporting people of any age (in Ashbourne and the Derbyshire Dales) following hospital discharge (or those at risk of hospital admission). Volunteers offer short term practical support for up to six weeks, for example undertaking shopping; making sure the home
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environment is warm and comfortable; supporting people with household administrative tasks; collecting medical prescriptions and helping people to access community organisations and activities. Funded by Derbyshire County Council. For more information, contact: 01283 817417. If you wish to discuss local volunteering opportunities, contact: Sarah [email protected] / 01335 348600.
Ashbourne Women’s Cancer Support Group
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Hulland & District WI
Providing support with befriending, shopping and bespoke practical help for those aged over 60 living in Ashbourne (or other locations in the Derbyshire Dales) with long-term health conditions or cancer. This is a free service provided by volunteers, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support. For more information about this service, or for information about local volunteering opportunities, please contact: Sarah [email protected] / 01335 348600.
Connex Transport Our friendly, reliable and caring volunteer drivers help people in Ashbourne and the Southern Derbyshire Dales to get to where they need to be. We provide subsidised one-to-one car journeys to help people get to their medical appointments, social activities or to simply get to the bank or shops. For more information or for information about local volunteering opportunities contact: Lynn [email protected] / 01335 344700.
Connex Volunteering Promoting and supporting volunteering in Ashbourne and the Derbyshire Dales. Contact us to find out more about volunteering locally, or to promote your organisation’s volunteering opportunities, contact: Gaynor: [email protected] / 01335 348602.
Hulland Ward Art Group Meets every Monday, 2 to 4pm at Hulland Ward Village Hall. The cost is £24 per quarter, which equates to around £2 per class, as we don’t meet during school or bank holidays. We also have an art tutor once a month. These sessions are open to everyone, not just members and cost £10. There are lots of materials available to get you started and the first session is free, so come along and give it a try! A warm welcome awaits. www.saa.co.uk/hulland-ward-art-club / hwartclub@ yahoo.com.
Meeting monthly on a Wednesday at the Community Lounge, Town Head, Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne DE6 1HG. We welcome any women affected by cancer individuals directly affected by cancer - or their carers, family or friends. We are a small, friendly and relaxed social group offering peer support. We often have a speaker or craft activity and always have refreshments. Donna [email protected] / 01335 348600.
We meet in the Millennium Village Hall, Hulland Ward at 7.30pm every 2nd Wednesday of the month. 13th November - AGM where the DFWI Advisor will guide us through the business session and the new committee will be presented to the members. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Our programme for 2020 is looking pleasing and attractive. President, Jean Gardner 01335 372001 / Secretary, Sue Lewis 01335 370845.
The Ecclesbourne Farmers Discussion Society Meets at the ‘Black Horse Inn’, Hulland Ward at 8pm prompt. We are a very friendly group of rural minded men. Newcomers will be warmly welcomed. The presentation will be followed by light refreshments and chat. 5th November - ‘Osteopathy’ by Steve Marshall 3rd December - ‘A lifetime in medicine’ by John Windebank David Dilks, Secretary 07885 215284.
Ashbourne & District Probus Club 12th November - meet at the Ashbourne Golf Club 10 for 10.30am with speaker Andy Pollock, who will continue his fascinating exploration of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. Excellent refreshments are always available, as is congenial company. Our Club is thriving, but new members will always receive a warm welcome.
The Inner Wheel Club of Ashbourne Meets for coffee at 10am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Bentley Brook Inn. Business and sometimes a speaker are followed by lunch. Funds are raised for projects in UK and Overseas. It is a nonsectarian and non-political organisation. 13th November - please note this meeting takes place at Fairways Garden Centre. President, Judith Sadler 01335 371847.
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Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club Meets in Wyaston Village Hall (DE6 2DR) on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. We have a mixed programme of visiting demonstrators, handson sessions under the guidance of more experienced members and a monthly competition. 2nd November - this is a hands-on meeting. Come along and try a new craft. First visit and refreshments are free 2nd December - AGM & Christmas Fuddle www.ddwc.co.uk / [email protected] / James Sharpe 01335 344933.
Hulland Ward Art Club Meets every Monday from 2 to 4pm at Hulland Ward Village Hall. The cost is £24 per quarter, which equates to around £2 per class, as we don’t meet during school or bank holidays. We also have an art tutor once a month. These sessions are open to everyone, not just members and cost £10. There are lots of materials available to get you started and the first session is free, so come along and give it a try! A warm welcome awaits. www.saa.co.uk/hulland-ward-art-club / hwartclub@ yahoo.com.
Ashbourne Cycling Club Meets every Saturday morning at Ashbourne Leisure Centre at 8.30am BST/9am GMT dependent on time of year. There are short, medium and long rides on road bikes. More details about routes and other activities are on the website. ashbournecyclingclub.co.uk.
Ashbourne Town Band Is a local brass band which is available for concerts, festivals, carnivals and personal bookings in and around Ashbourne. We meet at St John’s Community Hall, Auction Close, Ashbourne, DE6 1GQ every Sunday from 7 to 8.30pm and Wednesday (8 to 9.30pm) for band practice. New players of any standard (loan instruments available) are always welcome. We also have sessions for our Learners/Training band on a Sunday before main band practice. www.ashbournetownband.co.uk.
Ashbourne & District Camera Club Meet every Wednesday at 8pm at All Saints Community Hall, Bellve Vue Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1AT. 6th November - Speaker, Denis Laycock ‘Parwich & Postcards’
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13th November - Members presentation, Valerie Dalling 20th November - Speaker, Simon Watkinson ‘The Creative Power of the Monochrome Image’ 27th November - Competition Evening ‘People / Portraits’ All visitors welcome of any age & ability. www.ashbournecameraclub.co.uk / enquiries@ ashbournecameraclub.co.uk.
Ashbourne Conservative Coffee Club Meet on the 3rd Wednesday morning each month at The Henmore Suite, McMurtry & Harding, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1EZ at 10.30am. New members most welcome. 20th November - the speaker at our next meeting is Philip Whiteland with ‘A light-heartedd look at growing up in the 1950s - ‘70s.’ 01335 345122.
to come and talk. We don’t judge. We don’t offer any professional advice. We aren’t here to replace healthcare services. We are just a group of like-minded men who have been through similar issues and want to help one another get better. We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at The Waterside Centre, Waterside Road, Ashbourne DE6 1DG. https://ashbournemensfightclub.co.uk/.
Ashbourne & District U3A
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Brailsford & Ednaston Institute
Meets at 2.30pm on the 1st Friday of the month in the Elim Pentecostal Church, The Waterside Centre, Waterside Road, Ashbourne DE6 1DG. Subscription: £12 pa plus £1 entrance for the Centre, tea & biscuits. 1st November - The National Memorial Arboretum www.ashbourneu3a.org.uk.
An opportunity for an inter-generational social eating experience with a freshly cooked 3 course meal, no charge but donation invited. Who? …. Anyone, especially if lonely or isolated. Where? ….. St Oswald’s Church Centre, School Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1AN. When? ….. 4th Tuesday in the month from 4 to 6pm. 01335 664159.
Chameleon Choral Ashbourne Is a small, friendly mixed choir who meet at Osmaston Village Hall every Thursday evening between 7.45 and 9.15pm. We sing mainly contemporary pieces but also traditional and seasonal music, in addition to songs from musical theatre. 30th November - the choir are currently rehearsing for their Christmas Concert being held at Ashbourne Methodist Church at 7pm. We would love to see you there. New members are always welcome to join us, (all voices) for a couple of trial evenings to ‘try us out’ and hopefully enjoy the Chameleon experience. Contact undersigned for details. We make use of rehearsal CD’s and mp3 files for each voice part; therefore you do not have to be a music reader as you can practise at home or in the car. Sue 07881423653 / [email protected] / www.chameleonchoral.co.uk.
Ashbourne WI Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in St John’s Hall, Ashbourne. Visitors are always welcome. 14th November - AGM www.ashbournewi.weebly.com / 01335 343443.
Ashbourne Embroiderers’ Guild Meets on the 3rd Monday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in St John’s Hall, Ashbourne. 18th November - talk by Fine Cell Work www.emreg.org.uk/branches/ashbourne / 01335 343443.
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Ashbourne, Poetry & Performance 16th November - at St Oswald’s Church and Hall, there will be a poetry writing (can include prose and song) workshop in the Church Centre from 2.30 until 4.30pm with Angela Topping facilitating the workshop. Places will be limited so you need to book and pay to secure you place, fee £12 ppn. Also from 6.15 until 8.30pm there will be poetry recitals and traditional music/songs in the church; this will include an open mic section for anyone who would like to read a poem of their own. You will need to book your slot. There will be a table for the sale and signing of attending authors books and refreshments on sale for the evening event. Parking is available behind the church centre. Further details and booking forms for the afternoon event is available from: Sharon Fishwick 01335 345 350 / sharongfishwick@ gmail.com / inside St. Oswald’s Church & Ashbourne Library.
Craft Fair 2nd November - local designers and makers will be holding Craft Fairs in Ashbourne Town Hall All items for sale are made locally by the artist/crafter themselves and are therefore unique products and gifts. Colin 01335 345350.
Ashbourne MENS Fight Club Is a peer support group set up to help men in the town and surrounding villages deal with mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts. We are a friendly place for men over the age of 18 who have had or are having suicidal thoughts or suffering from depression
16th November - The Andy Lawrenson Trio playing ‘Golden Hits of the Silver Screen’. Songs and music from the cassic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musical, through to later themes that have anchored themselves in our collective imagination, and have become some of the most mythical and iconic pieces of film music from the 20th century. A 2-course bangers & mash supper available from 6.30pm; show starts at 8pm. Tickets: £10 for the show & £16 for the show & supper. We don’t have a license to sell alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own. Soft drinks available. Funds raised to go towards to the redevelopment of the Institute. Tickets from: Sarah 07711 416284 / [email protected] / ticketsource.com.
Derby Bach Choir 2nd November - concert at 7.30pm in Derby Cathedral. The main work is Mozart’s Requiem, and we will also be performing: Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro; Michael Haydn - Te Deum; Weber - Clarinet Concertino in E flat. Our Conductor is Richard Roddis and we will be joined by Derby Bach Orchestra Leader - Derek Williams, Soprano - Lisa Cassidy, Alto - Joyce Tindsley, Tenor - Chris Larley, Bass - Peter Taylor and Clarinet - Peter Glenville. Tickets cost from £10-£20, students £5 and accompanied children u16’s free available from: www.derbybachchoir.com/mozart-requiem.
Derby Life Charity Shop Our charity shop at 16 St. Peter’s Way, Intu Centre, Derby DE1 2NR (01332 346686) needs good-quality, men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, shoes, bags, books, toys and bric-a-brac. For donation collections please call the shop. We now also have a Clothing Bank situated in the car park at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GE for your donations. www.lifecharity.org.uk / National Helpline 0808 802 5433 / text 07860 077339.
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Derby & District National Trust Members’ Group Is a friendly and vibrant group run by members, whose aim is to promote the National Trust and local properties. We organise a variety of enjoyable social events throughout the year. Why not join us for one of our evening meetings: 19th November - Jamie Hall returns to present ‘Alchemy’. He will talk on the early history of alchemy, looking at metallurgy, pigments used and how to turn base metals into gold We meet at Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby with talks starting at 7.30pm. Group Members £2.50/ Visitors £5. Non-members very welcome. Membership Secretary 01332 703512 / derby. [email protected].
Free Concert in Aid of Prostate Cancer UK 29th November - with Derby A Cappella & Silver Sax at 8pm at The Royal British Legion, Mickleover, DE3 9GB. During the evening there will be collections for Prostate Cancer UK.
Grand Central Chorus 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November - free 4-week singing course. Sing in Harmony at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4WT (5 minutes from J25 M1) with Grand Central Chorus. 4th December - open rehearsal and showcase fro friends and relatives at 7.30pm Bryan 07549 049551 / [email protected] / www. grandcentralchorus.com / @grandcentralmen / FB page.
Birdwatching for Beginners Walk at Carsington Water The colder weather seems to be upon us and by early November we can certainly expect numerous bird species, chiefly wildfowl, to have moved south to take safe (and, for them, relatively warm) haven at Carsington Water. Some will be passing through, but many will see the reservoir as a temporary home until they move north again to breed next year. One regular ‘star’ is the Great Northern Diver, a relative inland rarity that has returned faithfully each winter for the last 15 years, and often arrives in early November. As well as ducks and other waterfowl, winter thrushes Redwing and Fieldfare - should be here, too, along with a number of other smaller birds taking refuge from the extreme cold of northern mainland Europe. Spotting the birds is also a bit easier this time of year, with trees and shrubs shedding their leaves, so the fast-approaching winter does offer the birdwatcher some advantages.
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3rd November - our next walk meeting at 10am in the courtyard at the Visitor Centre where knowledgeable and experienced birders will be on hand to help you identify the species on display. Book your free place on this or future walks, which are all held from 10am on the 1st Sunday of each month throughout the year, finishing around noon in the warm and dry Wildlife Centre overlooking the reservoir. By November it’s likely to be chilly, so keep an eye on the forecast and wear sensible clothing and footwear... And most important of all - don’t forget your binoculars! Happy birding. Visitor Centre 0330 6780 701.
City of Derby Retired Teachers 12th November - coffee morning from 10am to 12noon including a talk entitled ‘The Plant Hunter’ by John Hawkins at Mickleover Golf Club, Mickleover. All retired teachers welcome, also anyone wishing to become an associate member. Our website gives details of day trips, extended weekend visits and coffee mornings. Annual membership is £10 or come to this coffee morning for just £2. www.codretts.co.uk.
Derby Maxwell Scottish Society The Derby Maxwell Scottish Society will be meeting for Scottish Country Dancing on most Friday evenings up until 15th May 2020 in St Peter’s Church hall, Littleover, from 8 to 10pm. Note that it is not necessary to come with a partner and men do not need to come in a kilt. Soft shoes are required, preferably of light weight. Scottish country dancing is a sociable activity, and good exercise for both body and mind. Judith 01332 767907 / Chris 01332 513807.
The Derbyshire Singers with The Derbyshire Sinfonia 16th November - at 7pm in Derby Cathedral (Irongate, DE1 3GP). To include: Britten - St Nicolas (tenor Andrew Henley, Cantamus Training Choir, Choristers from the Cathedral Choir); Gjeilo - Song of the Universal; Finzi - Eclogue for Piano and String Orchestra (piano Eleanor Kornas). Britten’s vivid depiction of the life of this most popular of saints in dramatic musical ‘pictures’, as, for example, Nicolas rescues sailors from a storm - and brings back to life three boys ‘pickled’ by a wicked butcher! The Derbyshire Singers and the Derbyshire Sinfonia will be joined by tenor Andrew Henley and the youthful voices of the Cantamus Training Choir. Norwegian-born Ola Gjeilo’s atmospheric setting of words by Walt Whitman provides contrast, and the highly-talented young
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pianist, Eleanor Kornas, will be soloist in Gerald Finzi’s Eclogue. Tickets in advance £16 (u16s and students free) from Foulds Music (Irongate, Derby), Robert Young Florists (Crown Square, Matlock), Natural Choice in Ashbourne (01335 346096) and: www. derbyshiresingers.org.
Soroptimist International Derby 7th November - daytime meeting at 2pm at Chevin Golf Club in Duffield. This will be a social meeting, when we will look at a selection of paintings on the subject of Christmas and, just for fun, choose which we would like to see on a Christmas card. 28th November - evening meeting at 7pm at our usual venue, when Dr Richard Bates will speak to us about Florence Nightingale. A Soroptimist is a woman who wants to make a difference to the lives of women and girls everywhere, wants to be part of an International Women’s Organisation and wants to make friends with likeminded women. We meet at The Sleep Hotel behind the King’s Highway pub DE22 3NH at 7pm on the 1st Thursday of the month. [email protected] / www.sigbi.org/derby or find us on Facebook.
The Derby & Burton Oesophageal Patients Association 30th November - our next meeting for patients who have Oesophageal or Stomach Cancer & their family at Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, at 10.15am lasting about 2 hours. We provide refreshments and the opportunity for patients and carers to discuss with others patients and with nursing staff any problems they may have and to obtain suggestions and encouragement to overcome them. Many patients and their carers find it helpful to hear how others have tackled the fears and problems they are facing and reassuring to know that any problems they may have are shared by other patients. Chris / Sheila 01332 513807.
Donington Hall Christmas Fair Donington Hall plays host to a marvellous Christmas Fair. 15th November - sneak peek evening from 6pm to 9pm 16th & 17th November - from 10am to 4pm Built in 1790, the hall was once home to Francis Rawdon-Hastings, the 2nd Earl of Moira and more recently, British Midland Airways. Now a private house,
it is not usually open to the public. Set in 26 acres of parkland, with a deer park dating back to medieval times, this unique property lends itself to sophistication and beauty and will be sure to tempt even the most bah-humbug of us all. With artisan gifts, designers and makers, you will be sure to find something special for your loved ones this Christmas. There’ll be Belgian waffles and pancakes, a Christmas carvery and baked potatoes from a traditional Victorian potato oven. Specialist cheese, pate, charcuterie and plenty of sweet treats to try and buy. Festive musical performances will intermingle with the aroma of mulled wine and mince pies and it’s all for a good cause. Tickets: £5 available online & on the door. Parking is free and all funds go to Treetops Hospice Care. Follow signs to the Priest House, Castle Donington DE74 2SG. www.doningtonchristmasfair.com.
Sight Support Derbyshire 9th November - the award-winning Belper Musical Theatre is in concert for our local charity. The group will perform songs from the shows at St Nicholas Church Hall, Lawn Avenue, Allestree, Derby DE22 2PE from 7.30pm. Recent shows in Derby and Belper include Our House, Guys and Dolls and Legally Blonde, but the group is also building a reputation for its concerts. This event will raise money for Sight Support Derbyshire’s services to help local adults and children face the everyday challenges of living with sight loss. Tickets: £8, available from: 01332 292262 / www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk.
Etwall & Hilton Rotary Club 6th, 7th & 8th December - our famous Christmas Tree Sale, as usual this year at the Royal Derby Hospital staff car park site, opposite the hospital past entrance to Aldi. All proceeds to charity - no price increases from last year.
Osmaston & District WI New members welcome to join our small friendly WI Group. We meet at Wyaston Village Hall, Wyaston on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm or 2pm in January & February. 19th November - Christmas themed meeting at 2pm. Visitors welcome. 01335 344504.
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Whats On November 2019 Derby German Is a group of German speakers, native and non-native, with a shared interest in or connection to the German language. A monthly ‘Kaffee u.Kuchen’ get together is held in Derby and other events organised having a connection to a German speaking country or the language. No need to be a fluent speaker but at least a basic understanding of the language would be helpful. New members always welcome; join us at one of our upcoming events. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! derbygermangroup.wordpress.com / [email protected].
just turn up and join in the fun. 26th November - our very popular coffee morning is at The Cube café/bar, Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU from 10.30am onwards. Several members stay on for lunch too. A good opportunity to chat and relax. Visitors are welcome to attend any of our events. We do not give medical advice; that is left to the experts, but many of us have been in the same situation as yourself and so hope to help. Chairman Michael Flude 01332 380219 / Michael. [email protected] / www.takeheartderby. co.uk.
Derbyshire Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild
Treetops Charity Shop Volunteer Appeal
9th November - 10.30am refreshments; 11am notices. A talk by Hanny Newton ‘Embroidery - My Story So Far’. Member-led workshops in the afternoon from 1.30 to 3.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX. Bring a packed lunch or go into Derby. Visitors most welcome. 01773 835995 / www.emreg.org.uk/branches/ derbyshire.
Volunteers are needed to join the retail team and help continue to raise the vital funds needed to provide hospice services. Money raised through the charity shop supports Treetops Hospice Care which provides nursing care and emotional support for adults, their families and carers across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire free of charge. Amongst Treetops services is a new weekly Wellbeing Café which welcomes adults with a life-limiting condition, or who’ve been bereaved, their families and friends. Treetops staff and volunteers are available to chat and offer advice and information informally, whilst visitors enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cake. Volunteering is a great way to get out and do good at the same time. You can learn new skills and there’s the social side too - seeing lots of people, talking to customers. You’ll get more back than you think! No experience is necessary as 1-2-1 training is given. Those interested in volunteering for Treetops at the Allenton shop - or at any of the other Treetops charity shops please contact: Volunteer Services team 0115 949 1264 / [email protected] / pop into the shop.
Take Heart (Derby) Is a social support group called Take Heart (Derby). We are a registered charity and social support group for heart patients and their families. It is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation. The nights will be drawing in again- but that will not prevent our members meeting up to enjoy a range of events. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November - swimming at the Queens Leisure Centre, Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3PA in the Family Pool at 2.30pm. 8th November - we have an extra coffee morning at Royal Crown Derby to mark Remembrance Day. 11th November - our monthly meeting at The Friends Meeting House on St Helen’s Street, Derby DE1 3GY (next door to Radio Derby) starts at 2.30pm and will feature guest speaker Nancy Hawkesworth, telling us about her life as a Farmer’s wife. 15th, 22nd & 29th November - ‘Singing for Fun’ from 10am to 12noon at St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Birchover Way, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QL. Contact Trisha Flude on 01332 380219. Lift up your spirits and enjoy a good sing song. 21st November - our informal lunch will be at The Bridge Inn, Duffield Bank, Derby, DE56 4BG at 12noon. Avoid the washing up! Pre-booking is not necessary -
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Derby French Circle (Cercle Français de Derby) Join us for talks, quizzes, conversation, and social & cultural events. All levels of French spoken. Venue: St Edmunds Church Hall, Kings Croft, Allestree, Derby DE22 2FN at 7.15pm. Vendredi 1 novembre - Soirée amicale Vendredi 15 novembre - Macron et les gilets jaunes la fin du président jupitérien – PauL SMITH
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Derventio Choir 23rd November - concert at St John’s Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover at 7.30pm. Tickets £7 to incl. refreshments. Proceeds in aid of Treetops Hospice & St of the Alliance Française de Londres for its programme of speakers. John’s Church. Concert organised by Derby Lions Club.
Cats Protection Keeping your cat safe during the firework season. While firework displays and parties are fun for us all, our pets can often become distressed at the loud noises and lights that Bonfire Night brings. During fireworks season (Nov - Dec incl.), you will need to ensure your cat is safe and sound. Keep them in after dark and provide them with a litter tray, food and water bowls and a place to hide. You’ll need to make sure all cat flaps, doors and windows are closed to ensure your cat doesn’t escape. If your cat becomes lost because of fireworks, email below asap to get it on our website and facebook page. [email protected].
The Listen Hear Support Group 14th November - our next meeting in the Residents Common Room of the Guinness Partnership 1a Sidney Street from 1 to 3pm. New members are always welcome to the meetings. Ansuya 07817 412918 / Francis 01332 290956.
Derby Folk Dance Group Meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays and August) for English Country Dancing at St Michaels Church Hall, Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0PU. All welcome. 01332 702386.
The New Opera Company, Derby Are holding Christmas concerts with performances starting at 7.30pm: 30th November - Alvaston United Reformed Church, Baker Street, DE24 8SD 4th December - St Philip’s Church, Taddington Road, Chaddesden, DE21 4JU. Tickets: £8 ea. (incl. refreshments) available from: 01332 701886 / at the door.
Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association 5th November - Walk & Talk Group walk starting at Melbournne; meet at 10am with lunnnch at the Bonnie Prinncne. 12th November - Members’ meeting at Rolls-Royce Leisure, Moor Lane Derby at 1pm 27th November - Members’ trip to Thursford to see the Christmas spectacular. Sheila Furniss 01332 516744 / Pat Neal 0116 2106917.
Derby Burns Club, Scottish Country Dancing Classes held most Mondays between Sept & June, at Evergreen Hall, Allestree. DE22 2FT for beginners and experienced dancers. £3 per session. 4th, 11th & 18th November - 7.15 to 8pm technique class / 8 to 9.50pm general class (includes a short break of tea/coffee and biscuits). No need to come with a partner. Please bring softish shoes. 4th November - this is being run as a taster session. So if you would like to see what Scottish Country dancing entails or are wondering whether to return after a break this would be an ideal night to come along. £3. www.dsabc.org.uk.
Derby RSPB Local Group Derby RSPB Local Group welcomes you to join them:at our Indoor Meeeting on 13th November - indoor meeting at 7.30pm when we welcome a member of the RSPB Investigations Unit to talk about raptor persecution, ‘On a Wing And a Prayer’. We meet in the Grange Banqueting Suite, 457 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6XX. Admission: £2.50 members / £3 non-members and juniors £1. 24th November - free birdwatching walk at Doxey Marshes, Stafford - a wetland oasis near the centre of Stafford and one of the county’s best bird watching sites! Meet in the Pay & Display car park (free on Sundays) adjacent to Sainsburys in Stafford at 9.30am. Toilets and cafe in Sainsburys. www.rspb.org.uk/groups/derby.
Derby Natural History Society Meet at the Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree, Derby at 7.15 pm 8th November - an illustrated talk: ‘Weird and Wonderful - Reproduction in the Animal Kingdom’ by Dr. Robert Robinson, from the Veterinary School, Nottingham University. All welcome. Entrance for nonmembers £2. www.dnhs.org.uk.
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Derby Poetry Society
8th November - this meeting will be devoted to poems on the theme of ‘Conflict’. Bring along a poem on this theme that you find interesting. It would be even better if you could make copies of the poem. All welcome at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, St. Helen’s Street, Derby, DE1 3GY. 01332 554926.
Derby Organ & Keyboard Club 25th November - Chris Powell will be appearing at 7.30pm at Littleover Social Club, 61 Blagreaves Lane, Derby DE23 1FQ. Admission: £6 for members and members of other clubs / £7.50 for visitors. Music pupils and children under the age of 18 free when accompanied by an adult. www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/derby.
make new friends and get out into the countryside, then you are warmly welcome to join us at our meetings. 15th November - Soup and Pudding Event in Tutbury Village Hall (Tutbury Twinning) 23rd November - Walk to Fauld Crater from Hanbury, 11am 24th November - Walk at Kedleston Call one of the organisers before an event, so that we can look out for you and for any final details about the arrangements. Liz 07702 095649 / [email protected] or Andy [email protected] / www.country-link.org. uk.
Derby Circle Dancing Group Meet at the Friends’ Meeting House, St. Helen’s Street in Derby on the 4th Monday of each month (except December) from 7.30 to 9.30pm to enjoy traditional & modern dances from all over the world. Anyone of any age can circle dance; you don’t need a partner and steps are clearly taught before each dance with beginners always welcome. Cost: £4.50 - £2.50 (selfselect). Jane 01332 766766 / 07930 435045.
British Cactus & Succulent Society Our next meetings at Mickleover Community Pavilion, Vicarage Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0ED are as follows: 5th November - ‘Lithops in the Wild & in Cultivation’ by Brian & Gillian Fearn of Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery, Matlock. 3rd December - AGM, mince pies & members’ ‘slides’. Doors open at 7 for 7.30pm. Entry £3 (u18 £1) BCSS membership optional - non-members welcome. Free raffle, interesting plants for sale and on display, plus refreshments. David Gibbons 01332 510228 or davidgibbons808@ gmail.com / John Mills 01335 370189 or 07973 750620.
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Support your local charity this Christmas Register online. Visit www.dbhc.org.uk/events For further information please call 01332 788861 or email [email protected] Registered Charity Number: 1061812
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The Plough Inn
Normanton on Soar is located in the Soar Valley, south Nottinghamshire. Now known locally as Normanton, this is a pretty, picturesque village. The River Soar attracts many to this area, including boating enthusiasts, plus wildlife and nature lovers, walkers, ramblers and cyclists. The village dates from at least the 11th Century. The Plough Inn (Bar and Restaurant) has beautiful river views, offering customers and guests delightful sights and scenes of the immediate area. The garden leads to the river and has moorings for boats. The pub was, historically, a coaching inn and dates from the 17th Century. Truly, a warm greeting awaits - on this occasion by Darrell. The décor and ambience portray peace and relaxation. Starters can include Prawn Cocktail, plus excellent Charcoal and Red Velvet Prawns (tried and tested), through Peking Duck Spring Rolls (Two duck pancakes, hoi sin sauce, spring onion, salad), to Sharing Platters. Main courses are served with a selection of freshly prepared vegetables and a bowl of chips, with complimentary top-up service (also, seasonal salad and new potatoes, if requested) and offer an exemplary array, with something for all tastes, including ‘favourites’ of Steak & Kidney Pie, Lasagne and Pork Ribs. Gammon, Cod Loin and Mushroom Stroganoff all have ‘devotees’, too. The Salmon Fillet Royal arrives delicately poached (as the menu suggests) with lemon & chive. Cooked and presented to perfection and without hesitation, of course, ‘Compliments to Chef’ are justly deserved. Succulent and complementing flavours are in abundance, with this dish. Fillet Steaks, Barnsley Chop and Chicken Diane are all regular selections, for many diners, also. Desserts bring the dining occasion towards a (reluctant) close and Lemon Melting Pudding, from an excellent menu, does not disappoint. Light lunches and snacks are available, too. Wines/drinks have something for all palates and gift vouchers are available - now there’s a thought! Parties and events can be easily arranged and accommodated, especially with the Plough having an attractive function room. Wedding receptions are a speciality and very popular, with the peaceful, venue setting. Many thanks to Darrell and Sophia for impeccable service throughout. A recommended riverside pub, bar and restaurant. The Plough Inn, Main Street, Normanton on Soar, Nr Loughborough LE12 5HB Tel: 01509 842228 www.theploughnormanton.co.uk www.probablythebestpubsintheworld.co.uk
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Well it’s November and subject to all sorts of things we may be having a budget this month, or possibly December, either way the current Chancellor has previously made several noises about stamp duty reform and during his campaign so did the current Prime Minister - whilst there are few people who would welcome a significant drop in this penal tax it was not mentioned in The Queen’s Speech - this leaves a whole bunch of people delaying their decision about buying, or selling, until any definite measures are introduced and made law. Result: a slowing down of a very delicate property market, pending an announcement. The only mention in the speech of a housing-related issue was buried in a pledge to introduce Building Safety Standards legislation, which should be good news and may hopefully make life easier for new home buyers to sort out their snagging issues after buying a lovely new home - not many folks would argue with that. So let’s all wait and see what happens and keep our fingers crossed that Stamp Duty Reform heads in the right direction.
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Damson Gin November is a great month, we are well into the Autumnal season with darker evenings, crisper mornings and cosy fires to keep us warm - I just love this time of year!!! Autumn itself spells the end of season for certain fruits and as a keen forager I love seeing all the ripened damson, sloes, apples and plums become victims of windfall - this is when you know the fruit is just right to pick and ready for the pot………… or in my case the gin bottle!!! Getting the fruit in the gin at the beginning of November will see you right for a great Christmas (yes, I said the festive word already) tipple so be quick with these 3 simple ingredients!!!!!!
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Late Bloomers Autumn is the time some of us cut back and tidy up our gardens ready for the winter. But the autumn garden can be full of colour as some plants are just beginning their show. Here’s some of my favourite late bloomers. Chrysanthemums are well known house plants but there are lots of lessor known types that thrive in the garden and are safe to leave out over winter. This year we have been trying these lovely flowers in our garden for the first time. “Dixter Orange” is a short, bushy plant that is absolutely smothered with bright orange double flowers from mid-July and into October is still put on a brilliant show. “Clara Curtis” is more subdued, with pale pink single flowers. Hardy Chrysanthemums can be left in the ground all year but should be lifted and divided in spring every two years. Give them a sunny spot in well-drained soil and they’ll give you a wonderful autumn display every year. Another flower just coming into its own is Bidens aurea. Not at all like the tender Bidens we use in hanging baskets this is more like the annual flowered Cosmos but is totally perennial and hardy in well-drained soils. It gets tall (4-5ft / 120-150cm) but doesn’t need staking. There are two varieties to look out for - the unnamed pale lemon one and “Hanneys Lemon Drop” that is sunshine yellow with pale yellow tips to the petals. These are spreading plants so give them some room and dig them up in spring annually to keep them in check. The flowers are very fragrant and loved by bees and butterflies. Japanese Anemones have also been looking good in late summer and will continue to flower into the autumn. Mostly their flowers come in various shades of pink or pure white, each with a bold yellow knob at the centre. We grow Honorine Jobert (white) and September Charm (pink). They can take quite a while to get established in the garden, sometimes a few years, but once they get their roots down there’s no stopping them! In fact, make sure you are certain of the position when you plant them as the deep roots of an established plant will keep on coming through for a long time after a plant has been moved. Helianthus, perennial sunflowers, are some of the best late bloomers adding a splash of sunshine colour and perhaps more surprisingly a whiff of chocolate scent to the autumn garden. The variety “Bitter Chocolate” is just starting to flower at the end of September and they exude the unmistakable scent of drinking chocolate on a warm, sunny day. For more flower power, but alas no scent, try the well-loved “Lemon Queen”, the large flowered “Happy Days” or the new variety “Helios”. All are putting on an amazing show and attracting an appreciative audience of bees and butterflies. These are just a few of the late bloomers on display in our garden through autumn so I don’t rush to put the garden to bed for the winter too soon. Martin Blow
Janet & I run Special Perennials, our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2020 We will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fair at Carsington Water, Ashbourne DE6 1ST on Saturday 14th March free entry to Fair & Country Park; Sugnall Walled Garden, Nr Eccleshall ST21 6NF on Saturday 21st March, Fair & Garden entry £1; 1620’s House & Garden, Coalville LE67 2FW on Sunday 22nd March, Fair & Garden entry £1; Patchings Art Centre, Calverton,
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Do you have any items under £1000 in good condition that you would like to sell? If so, then please send a brief description with your price and telephone number to [email protected] and space allowing, we will include them in the next edition. If you have an item over £1000, you can list them for £10. Payment must be made upon booking. Please call for more details. We would like to ensure that our “Classifieds” pages are benefitting our readers in the delivery area, so when emailing your entry please now provide your name, address and landline number. This information will NOT be used for anything other than to monitor the fair use of these pages. Please note our new guidelines for these pages that are offered as a free of charge service for our readers * please keep to 4 items per entry * please keep your description brief * We will only run the same items a maximum two times We thank you for your help in keeping these pages working well for all. For Sale... Roller Blinds - 2 matching, cream, W45.5” with fitting, £25 the pair. 4-in-1 ladder system - SFD telescopic single hinge ladder, little used, very sturdy, £45. Tel: 07443 906760 Etwall Car Seat - new from Halfords, used by visiting grandchild for 2 weeks only, £25. Booster car seat, good condition, £8. Wicker shopping trolley with wheels & handle, unusual, can email a photo, £35. Tel: 01335 418517 Oase Classic Pondvac - wet and dry vacumn cleaner, c/w all nozzles, pipes & instructions, etc. Tel: 01332 775218 Circuit Breaker - new unused Wylex MCB single pole circuit breaker 40A type B NSB40 Series 3, suitable for electrical power consumer unit, wrong type ordered, offers. Tel: 01335 370187 Football Table - on legs, 4ft x 2ft, good condition, £10 ono. Tel: 07971 009615 Littleover Ski Jacket - men’s ‘Head’, size L, white & blue, unworn, £20. Tel: 01332 559194 Allestree Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine - still boxed, with 30 coffee capsules, £100. Triton T70si electric shower,
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two years, BTEC First Business Revision Workbook, £2 each. Tel: 07889 758042 Booster Car Seats - 2, £5 each or both for £8. Hockey boots Kookaburra, girls, size 5, worn one school season, £10. Black patent Clarkes bar shoe, size 4½ / 6, £5 per pair. Brown Clarke bar shoe, size 5/6, £5 per pair. Trespass water proof jacket, blue/pink lining, 9/12 years, £10. All girls’ items, very clean but outgrown, worn by one child, from smoke/pet free home. Prices ono. Tel: 01332 824572 Wanted... Coins & Medals - wanted by collector, complete collections, large or small or individual items, including gold coins. Tel: 01332 559115 / [email protected] Open-Reel Tape Recorders - any make, age or condition considered. Tel: 07966 239391 / [email protected] Double Knitting Wool - for blankets. Tel: 01332 272297 (Littleover)
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Cosyfeet Extra Roomy Pixie Boots - black, size 6, only worn a few times, especially good for those who find it hard to put boots on or with swollen ankles, £12 ono. Tel: 07845 478163 Tall Larder Fridge - Samsung polar white, W59cm x D61cm x H180cm, 5 shelves, 2 salad/vegetable sliding drawers, bottle rack, 5 door shelves, egg holder and butter dish, back light, door open alarm, very good condition, can be seen working, £95. White Bosch counter top freezer, W60cm x D61cm x H 85cm, 4 drawers, good clean condition, can be seen working, £30. Tel: 07845 993644 Sofa World Sofa - brown 3 seater with chaise & cushions, chaise can be either side of the settee, all covers washed regularly, gd. cond., smoke & pet free home, £180. Round dining table & 4 chairs, good used condition, £15. Bedside lamps x 2, £5. Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D books: Rebel T3i / 600D for Dummies & Canon EOS Rebel T3i /600D instruction book on better photography, £5 for both or £3 each, pictures available, collection only. Tel: 07484 260214 Hatton
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Rugs - two, dragon beige colour, size 5’ x 3’ from John Lewis, good condition, £25 each. Andrew James meat slicer for home use, quiet 150W electric motor with 3 blades, meat & cheese, bread & one universal, barely used, cost £118 new, accept £50. Thule tiltable bike rack, for 2 bikes, locks the bike rack onto tow bar, has adjustable holders with strap, rear lights & 7pin power connector, barely used, c/w added extra two trek cable locks for additional security, £205+ new, accept £100, delivery within reasonable area. Wedgewood Chris Howells plates, 6 x limited editions plates: Making the Hayrick, Lunch Break, The Apple Pickers, Mending the Match, Ploughing, Early Morning Milk, various issues, current total value approx. £90, accept £60 ono. Tel: 07802 411879 Ashbourne
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