Hilton & Dove Valley

Life

December 2022

Free Issue 215

The independent directory of businesses and local information serving the residents of Hilton, Hatton, Tutbury, Egginton, Foston, Scropton, Church Broughton, Sutton On the Hill & Etwall.

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Facebook Groups We know you love our printed monthly magazines, but would you like the odd digital dose too? This magazine, in all it’s paper glory, can only be popped through your door once a month but we love our readership community and would love to chat to you throughout the month too. We also really like the idea that you can talk to us too!! So, we have created an Hilton & Dove Valley Life private group on Facebook. All you need to do is use the looking glass tool (usually at the top of the screen) to type in Hilton & Dove Valley Life. This should find us, we will be called a ’private group’ and you will have to request to join. There are a few questions once you get there, these will make sure people are in the right place… and wouldn’t be better joining one of our other pages / groups. They’re nothing too difficult or indeed cheeky, I promise!

December is here…and as always, how quickly it seemed to arrive. Life has felt so busy lately, 2 of the household had covid recently and colds and bugs seem to have got to us too, so I feel like November was almost missed entirely! I’m looking forward to getting the tree up as do love Christmas! Twinkly lights, chocolates everywhere, family flying in from overseas, events, parties and catching up with friends that aren’t seen often enough. Amongst our adverts are a few Christmas highlights, local events, our recipe (you can’t beat a Yule Log from one of my favourite TV cooks - Nigella!), and all our advertisers wish you a very Happy Christmas! The end of the year is the perfect time to say thank you to you all for reading and supporting this magazine by using so many of our advertisers. The local businesses find this a good way to communicate their services to an area that they want to work in, and indeed, many live in. The last few years have been tough ones with the pandemic and with the economy as it is now, it continues to be tough for us all. It means such a lot when you support local businesses and your local shops and trades and keeps your local community active and prosperous. We still enjoy producing this magazine and hope to keep it interesting and alive into 2023! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a great start to 2023. Best wishes

Call: 01332 416 242 I hope you enjoy our new foray into digital communication we can’t wait!

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Warwick Directories Wishes all our advertisers and readers a

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Village News: [email protected]

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind all our readers that the Village News and Readers Letters sections of the magazine offered free of charge to charities, groups and societies and to any information that may be of use to the readership. It does not necessarily represent the views of me, as Editor or Warwick Directories Ltd and as such accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or truthfulness of any statements made.

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See our latest edition online! www.warwickdirectories.co.uk/Latest-Editions

Facebook Groups We know you love our printed monthly magazines, but would you like the odd digital dose too? This magazine, in all it’s paper glory, can only be popped through your door once a month but we love our readership community and would love to chat to you throughout the month too. We also really like the idea that you can talk to us too!! So, we have created an Hilton & Dove Valley Life private group on Facebook. All you need to do is use the looking glass tool (usually at the top of the screen) to type in Hilton & Dove Valley Life. This should find us, we will be called a ’private group’ and you will have to request to join. There are a few questions once you get there, these will make sure people are in the right place… and wouldn’t be better joining one of our other pages / groups. They’re nothing too difficult or indeed cheeky, I promise!

December is here…and as always, how quickly it seemed to arrive. Life has felt so busy lately, 2 of the household had covid recently and colds and bugs seem to have got to us too, so I feel like November was almost missed entirely! I’m looking forward to getting the tree up as do love Christmas! Twinkly lights, chocolates everywhere, family flying in from overseas, events, parties and catching up with friends that aren’t seen often enough. Amongst our adverts are a few Christmas highlights, local events, our recipe (you can’t beat a Yule Log from one of my favourite TV cooks - Nigella!), and all our advertisers wish you a very Happy Christmas! The end of the year is the perfect time to say thank you to you all for reading and supporting this magazine by using so many of our advertisers. The local businesses find this a good way to communicate their services to an area that they want to work in, and indeed, many live in. The last few years have been tough ones with the pandemic and with the economy as it is now, it continues to be tough for us all. It means such a lot when you support local businesses and your local shops and trades and keeps your local community active and prosperous. We still enjoy producing this magazine and hope to keep it interesting and alive into 2023! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a great start to 2023. Best wishes

Call: 01332 416 242 I hope you enjoy our new foray into digital communication we can’t wait!

Business advertising enquiries: [email protected] Hilton & Dove Valley

Life

Classifieds / for sale items: [email protected]

Warwick Directories Wishes all our advertisers and readers a

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Village News: [email protected]

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind all our readers that the Village News and Readers Letters sections of the magazine offered free of charge to charities, groups and societies and to any information that may be of use to the readership. It does not necessarily represent the views of me, as Editor or Warwick Directories Ltd and as such accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or truthfulness of any statements made.

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

9/10 In Bruges’ writer/director Martin McDonagh reunites with his two stars of that film, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. His last film was the award-winning dark comedy ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’. McDonagh is by no means a prolific director, but he is very good, can he continue that run? Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland in 1963, two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse. Colm has decided to abruptly end their friendship, but a shocked Padraic sets out to repair the relationship. His repeated efforts force Colm to deliver an ultimatum which leads to alarming consequences. Coming out of this I wasn’t sure how I really felt about. I enjoyed it but be warned, this is a very different experience from the trios 2008 collaboration. Where ‘In Bruges’ is wickedly twisted and funny this latest offering is a smaller scale, simple slow burner with some very dry and dark comedy but is also filled with existential dread. This could very easily be a short film or play, but McDonagh with the aid of some excellent acting and writing springs into some unexpected areas. Often making you experience several emotions in just one scene. The acting all around is excellent but of the two stars Farrell has the more screen time and rightly stands out more. I have to mention Kerry Condan as Padraic’s sister and Barry Keoghan as maybe the village idiot, both give show stealing performances. This is by far McDonagh’s best looking film. The cinematography, music, costumes and absolutely cute animals are all excellent. We get some beautiful exterior shots of the island but equally great internal shots of cottages which do a great job of creating the wonderful atmosphere. I’ve only seen this once so far, but it has really stuck with me. I can easily see myself liking it more, the more I see it. Deeply emotional and heartbreaking, it’s the type of film you’ll find yourself thinking about even after a few weeks. 

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Rehman’s Movie Review

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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9/10 In Bruges’ writer/director Martin McDonagh reunites with his two stars of that film, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. His last film was the award-winning dark comedy ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’. McDonagh is by no means a prolific director, but he is very good, can he continue that run? Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland in 1963, two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse. Colm has decided to abruptly end their friendship, but a shocked Padraic sets out to repair the relationship. His repeated efforts force Colm to deliver an ultimatum which leads to alarming consequences. Coming out of this I wasn’t sure how I really felt about. I enjoyed it but be warned, this is a very different experience from the trios 2008 collaboration. Where ‘In Bruges’ is wickedly twisted and funny this latest offering is a smaller scale, simple slow burner with some very dry and dark comedy but is also filled with existential dread. This could very easily be a short film or play, but McDonagh with the aid of some excellent acting and writing springs into some unexpected areas. Often making you experience several emotions in just one scene. The acting all around is excellent but of the two stars Farrell has the more screen time and rightly stands out more. I have to mention Kerry Condan as Padraic’s sister and Barry Keoghan as maybe the village idiot, both give show stealing performances. This is by far McDonagh’s best looking film. The cinematography, music, costumes and absolutely cute animals are all excellent. We get some beautiful exterior shots of the island but equally great internal shots of cottages which do a great job of creating the wonderful atmosphere. I’ve only seen this once so far, but it has really stuck with me. I can easily see myself liking it more, the more I see it. Deeply emotional and heartbreaking, it’s the type of film you’ll find yourself thinking about even after a few weeks. 

The Banshees of Inisherin (15) 4

Rehman’s Movie Review

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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No one does Christmas like Nigella, which is why this glorious yule log is the ideal centrepiece for your festive lunch.

E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01332 416242 Mob: 07969 541878

UK Inland Services* Friday 16 December Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy Monday 19 December 2nd Class, 2nd Class Signed For, Royal Mail 48® Wednesday 21 December 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Royal Mail 24® Royal Mail Tracked 48®** Thursday 22 December Royal Mail Tracked 24®** Friday 23 December Special Delivery Guaranteed®

Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery 2022 International Economy* Monday 12 September All non-European destinations (Unless listed below) Friday 14 October Far and Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa Monday 31 October Canada and USA Friday 25 November Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey Monday 28 November Western Europe

* Please note: latest recommended posting dates are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. It’s advisable to post as early as possible to ensure your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time. Please visit https://personal. help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin for the most up to date information on our services around the world. If you have any questions regarding our International services, please speak to your Account Manager. ** Royal Mail Tracked 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48® are not available to purchase at Post Office® branches.

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Nigella Lawson’s Yule Log

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Ingredients: (serves 12) For the cake • 6 large eggs (separated) • 150 grams caster sugar • 50 grams cocoa powder • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 5 teaspoons icing sugar (to decorate) For the icing • 175 grams dark chocolate (chopped) • 250 grams icing sugar • 225 grams soft butter • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Don’t expect perfection. Remember that trees are naturally wonky and flawed. Be sure not to over stir the cake mix; you want it light and airy.

Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/gas mark 4/350oF. In a large, clean bowl whisk the egg whites until thick and peaking, then, still whisking, sprinkle in 50g / 1⁄4 cup of the caster sugar and continue whisking until the whites are holding their peaks but not dry. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining caster sugar until the mixture is moussy, pale and thick. Add the vanilla extract, sieve the cocoa powder over, then fold both in. Finally, gently fold in the egg whites. Line a Swiss roll tin with baking parchment, leaving a generous overhang at the ends and sides, and folding the parchment into the corners to help the paper stay anchored. Pour in the cake mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Let the cake cool a little before turning it out onto another piece of baking parchment. If you dust this piece of parchment with a little icing sugar it may help with preventing sticking, but don’t worry too much as any tears or dents will be covered by

icing later. Cover loosely with a clean tea towel. To make the icing, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water, then let it cool. Put the icing sugar into a processor and blitz to remove lumps, add the butter and process until smooth. Add the, the tablespoon of vanilla extract and pulse again to make a smooth icing. Sit the flat chocolate cake on a large piece of baking parchment. Trim the edges of the Swiss roll. Spread some of the icing thinly over the sponge, going right out to the edges. Start rolling from the long side facing you, taking care to get a tight roll from the beginning, and roll up to the other side. Pressing against the parchment, rather than the tender cake, makes this easier. Spread the yule log with the remaining icing, covering the cut-off ends. Create a wood-like texture by marking along the length of the log with a skewer or sharp knife and finish with a dusting of icing sugar.

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get noticed advertise with us

No one does Christmas like Nigella, which is why this glorious yule log is the ideal centrepiece for your festive lunch.

E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01332 416242 Mob: 07969 541878

UK Inland Services* Friday 16 December Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy Monday 19 December 2nd Class, 2nd Class Signed For, Royal Mail 48® Wednesday 21 December 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Royal Mail 24® Royal Mail Tracked 48®** Thursday 22 December Royal Mail Tracked 24®** Friday 23 December Special Delivery Guaranteed®

Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery 2022 International Economy* Monday 12 September All non-European destinations (Unless listed below) Friday 14 October Far and Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa Monday 31 October Canada and USA Friday 25 November Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey Monday 28 November Western Europe

* Please note: latest recommended posting dates are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. It’s advisable to post as early as possible to ensure your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time. Please visit https://personal. help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin for the most up to date information on our services around the world. If you have any questions regarding our International services, please speak to your Account Manager. ** Royal Mail Tracked 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48® are not available to purchase at Post Office® branches.

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Food, Drink & Entertainment

Nigella Lawson’s Yule Log

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Ingredients: (serves 12) For the cake • 6 large eggs (separated) • 150 grams caster sugar • 50 grams cocoa powder • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 5 teaspoons icing sugar (to decorate) For the icing • 175 grams dark chocolate (chopped) • 250 grams icing sugar • 225 grams soft butter • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Don’t expect perfection. Remember that trees are naturally wonky and flawed. Be sure not to over stir the cake mix; you want it light and airy.

Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/gas mark 4/350oF. In a large, clean bowl whisk the egg whites until thick and peaking, then, still whisking, sprinkle in 50g / 1⁄4 cup of the caster sugar and continue whisking until the whites are holding their peaks but not dry. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining caster sugar until the mixture is moussy, pale and thick. Add the vanilla extract, sieve the cocoa powder over, then fold both in. Finally, gently fold in the egg whites. Line a Swiss roll tin with baking parchment, leaving a generous overhang at the ends and sides, and folding the parchment into the corners to help the paper stay anchored. Pour in the cake mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Let the cake cool a little before turning it out onto another piece of baking parchment. If you dust this piece of parchment with a little icing sugar it may help with preventing sticking, but don’t worry too much as any tears or dents will be covered by

icing later. Cover loosely with a clean tea towel. To make the icing, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water, then let it cool. Put the icing sugar into a processor and blitz to remove lumps, add the butter and process until smooth. Add the, the tablespoon of vanilla extract and pulse again to make a smooth icing. Sit the flat chocolate cake on a large piece of baking parchment. Trim the edges of the Swiss roll. Spread some of the icing thinly over the sponge, going right out to the edges. Start rolling from the long side facing you, taking care to get a tight roll from the beginning, and roll up to the other side. Pressing against the parchment, rather than the tender cake, makes this easier. Spread the yule log with the remaining icing, covering the cut-off ends. Create a wood-like texture by marking along the length of the log with a skewer or sharp knife and finish with a dusting of icing sugar.

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Wine Selection:

Choosing Zweigelt Austria produces most excellent wines of all types, many of which are award-winning. Zweigelt is the most-planted red wine grape variety in Austria and the high-quality wines produced are now recognised around the world. The Zweigelt grape varietal is very capable of creating wines from dry to sweet, easy-drinking, to more complex, full-bodied productions, with grand notes of Morello cherry. Zweigelt ice wines are increasing in popularity worldwide, too.

Ingrid and Markus Iro have a very wellestablished winery. Zweigelt wines account for approx 20% of their total productions at this time and are appreciated by many ‘devotees’. Neusiedlersee DAC Zweigelt (13.5% vol) and Zweigelt ried Ungerberg (14% vol) are extremely popular, from Iro’s ranges. E-mail: [email protected] www.markusiro.at Hans Michael and Andreas Nittnaus produce wines to an exceptional standard, too. Zweigelt is some 35% of total productions, currently. Neusiedlersee DAC Blauer Zweigelt (13.0% vol) and ried Goldberg Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve (13.5% vol) are regular choices for many lovers of Zweigelt and Nittnaus family wines. E-mail: [email protected] www. nittnaus.net Hannes Reeh produces Zweigelt wines that are very much respected. The Zweigelt varietal occupies around 60% of their total wine productions today. Neusiedlersee DAC Zweigelt (13.o% vol) I found to be

another splendid example of this varietal and, if a sparkling Zweigelt is required (great for welcoming guests with and for parties) then Reehbellion (13.0% vol) certainly will not disappoint - A sparkling delight! E-mail: [email protected] www. hannesreeh.at Zweigelt-based wines offer several trocken preferences. Created by Dr. Fritz Zweigelt, during 1922, the splendid productions continue to gain more popularity each year, globally. Zweigelt grapes are now grown in numerous winegrowing regions of Austria. From the enticing bouquet of the wine, through the elegant, fruity mouthfeel, leading on to the palate’s pleasure, Zweigelt wines carry on pleasing. Wonderful to accompany pasta dishes, meat dishes, casseroles and also cheeses. These are just a selection of Austria’s wine producing companies, some of which have a history of several centuries. Take time and pleasure to locate your favourites.

For more information of each company’s productions, please contact and/or visit their respective websites. Also, E-mail: [email protected] and www.neusiedlersee-dac.wine

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DO YOU HAVE A WILL? Writing a will is crucial to ensuring your loved ones are provided for following your passing, no matter the extent of your assets or wealth. Smith Partnership’s wills and inheritance team offers extensive experience dealing with every aspect of wills and probate, no matter how complex. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help. Connect with us:

O1332 225 225

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[email protected]

www.smithpartnership.co.uk @smithpartnership

@smithpship

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Wine Selection:

Choosing Zweigelt Austria produces most excellent wines of all types, many of which are award-winning. Zweigelt is the most-planted red wine grape variety in Austria and the high-quality wines produced are now recognised around the world. The Zweigelt grape varietal is very capable of creating wines from dry to sweet, easy-drinking, to more complex, full-bodied productions, with grand notes of Morello cherry. Zweigelt ice wines are increasing in popularity worldwide, too.

Ingrid and Markus Iro have a very wellestablished winery. Zweigelt wines account for approx 20% of their total productions at this time and are appreciated by many ‘devotees’. Neusiedlersee DAC Zweigelt (13.5% vol) and Zweigelt ried Ungerberg (14% vol) are extremely popular, from Iro’s ranges. E-mail: [email protected] www.markusiro.at Hans Michael and Andreas Nittnaus produce wines to an exceptional standard, too. Zweigelt is some 35% of total productions, currently. Neusiedlersee DAC Blauer Zweigelt (13.0% vol) and ried Goldberg Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve (13.5% vol) are regular choices for many lovers of Zweigelt and Nittnaus family wines. E-mail: [email protected] www. nittnaus.net Hannes Reeh produces Zweigelt wines that are very much respected. The Zweigelt varietal occupies around 60% of their total wine productions today. Neusiedlersee DAC Zweigelt (13.o% vol) I found to be

another splendid example of this varietal and, if a sparkling Zweigelt is required (great for welcoming guests with and for parties) then Reehbellion (13.0% vol) certainly will not disappoint - A sparkling delight! E-mail: [email protected] www. hannesreeh.at Zweigelt-based wines offer several trocken preferences. Created by Dr. Fritz Zweigelt, during 1922, the splendid productions continue to gain more popularity each year, globally. Zweigelt grapes are now grown in numerous winegrowing regions of Austria. From the enticing bouquet of the wine, through the elegant, fruity mouthfeel, leading on to the palate’s pleasure, Zweigelt wines carry on pleasing. Wonderful to accompany pasta dishes, meat dishes, casseroles and also cheeses. These are just a selection of Austria’s wine producing companies, some of which have a history of several centuries. Take time and pleasure to locate your favourites.

For more information of each company’s productions, please contact and/or visit their respective websites. Also, E-mail: [email protected] and www.neusiedlersee-dac.wine

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To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

DO YOU HAVE A WILL? Writing a will is crucial to ensuring your loved ones are provided for following your passing, no matter the extent of your assets or wealth. Smith Partnership’s wills and inheritance team offers extensive experience dealing with every aspect of wills and probate, no matter how complex. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help. Connect with us:

O1332 225 225

I

[email protected]

www.smithpartnership.co.uk @smithpartnership

@smithpship

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Winter Warmers: Accessories Six must-have winter warmer accessory trends for the current season. Shine like a star Beat the blues with a little shimmer and glitz this winter. It’s not the boldest look, but a flash of gold like Prada’s brushed leather pumps or Jill Sander’s leather mules - which almost resemble crinkled Christmas candy wrappers - will brighten up even the dullest outfit. There have also been lots of silvery metallics in handbags - big and small and even sequinned, chainmail-esque headwear at Erdem... ideal for a glam ‘knight’ out! Take a hike If you like to put comfort before style, then you will be thrilled to hear that hiking boots are officially on trend.

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The rule is, the chunkier and sturdier the better, though preferably paired with a feminine skirt and, if you’re feeling really fancy, cashmere socks. Sass up your socks Talking of socks, things got really glam from the knee down at Christian Dior and Simone Rocha, who sent models out with socks sewn with beads and pearls, respectively. Max Mara on the other hand (or foot), had sumptuously soft, long, red socks with ribbons sewn in; while Acne Studios went for the slightly more punk aesthetic, also known as: socks with holes in. Cool for caps Baseball caps are not usually synonymous with high-end fashion, but this winter they play a starring role. No longer the reserve of sports brands, monogrammed head gear was all over the catwalks, with Givenchy going the extra mile in luxury with a black leather one - undoubtedly the peak of style. Go hobo or go home Slouchy, sexy and compatible with almost any outfit, the hobo bag is back, and not only as lovely as we remember it, it has also had an upgrade. Monogrammed and suspending from a gold chain at Louis Vuitton, crushed and cutesy pink satin courtesy of Miu Miu; and boasting a sheepskin trim at Chanel... it’s a hobo, baby, but not as we know it. Thighs the limit One of this winter’s hottest trends, thigh high boots on the catwalk have been above-the- knee and beyond. There was lots of leather from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Burberry, while the occasionally avant- garde Chanel presented thighskimming wellington boots. Though stylish and practical, the £2,000 makes them somewhat unsuitable for gardening. Thankfully, there are more affordable versions on the high street so get out there and impress!

Winter Warmers: Accessories Six must-have winter warmer accessory trends for the current season. Shine like a star Beat the blues with a little shimmer and glitz this winter. It’s not the boldest look, but a flash of gold like Prada’s brushed leather pumps or Jill Sander’s leather mules - which almost resemble crinkled Christmas candy wrappers - will brighten up even the dullest outfit. There have also been lots of silvery metallics in handbags - big and small and even sequinned, chainmail-esque headwear at Erdem... ideal for a glam ‘knight’ out! Take a hike If you like to put comfort before style, then you will be thrilled to hear that hiking boots are officially on trend.

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To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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The rule is, the chunkier and sturdier the better, though preferably paired with a feminine skirt and, if you’re feeling really fancy, cashmere socks. Sass up your socks Talking of socks, things got really glam from the knee down at Christian Dior and Simone Rocha, who sent models out with socks sewn with beads and pearls, respectively. Max Mara on the other hand (or foot), had sumptuously soft, long, red socks with ribbons sewn in; while Acne Studios went for the slightly more punk aesthetic, also known as: socks with holes in. Cool for caps Baseball caps are not usually synonymous with high-end fashion, but this winter they play a starring role. No longer the reserve of sports brands, monogrammed head gear was all over the catwalks, with Givenchy going the extra mile in luxury with a black leather one - undoubtedly the peak of style. Go hobo or go home Slouchy, sexy and compatible with almost any outfit, the hobo bag is back, and not only as lovely as we remember it, it has also had an upgrade. Monogrammed and suspending from a gold chain at Louis Vuitton, crushed and cutesy pink satin courtesy of Miu Miu; and boasting a sheepskin trim at Chanel... it’s a hobo, baby, but not as we know it. Thighs the limit One of this winter’s hottest trends, thigh high boots on the catwalk have been above-the- knee and beyond. There was lots of leather from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Burberry, while the occasionally avant- garde Chanel presented thighskimming wellington boots. Though stylish and practical, the £2,000 makes them somewhat unsuitable for gardening. Thankfully, there are more affordable versions on the high street so get out there and impress!

Should I Take my Property Off the Market in December?

"A massive thank you to the team at Hilton. My process was complicated, but they were always patient and professional to me, even though I was on the phone/email checking progress daily. You can't beat the personal touch and being local."

- Ben B

Lesley C

And our answer? We categorically say no, don’t take your house off the market just because it is December!

From all at Scoffield Stone ...

Now is an ideal time to have your property listed for sale, and you really ought to be instructing a pro-active estate agency just like Scoffield Stone to get things moving.

Merry Christmas and best wishes

We think now is a great time. To see our five reasons why please visit our website to read the rest of this article.

SCAN HERE

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A question we are often asked at this time of year ...

"Great service from Paul and the team at Scoffield Stone. We feel that we benefitted from their skill and experience at every step of the process, especially at the end. The right questions to the right people makes all the difference!! Well earned 5 stars"

for 2023 scan the code and find out what the market is like for your home

Unit 6 Witham Close Hilton DE65 5JR T: 01283 777100 E: [email protected]

11 The Square Mickleover DE3 0DD T: 01332 511000 W: scoffieldstone.co.uk

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Should I Take my Property Off the Market in December?

"A massive thank you to the team at Hilton. My process was complicated, but they were always patient and professional to me, even though I was on the phone/email checking progress daily. You can't beat the personal touch and being local."

- Ben B

Lesley C

And our answer? We categorically say no, don’t take your house off the market just because it is December!

From all at Scoffield Stone ...

Now is an ideal time to have your property listed for sale, and you really ought to be instructing a pro-active estate agency just like Scoffield Stone to get things moving.

Merry Christmas and best wishes

We think now is a great time. To see our five reasons why please visit our website to read the rest of this article.

SCAN HERE

If you are thinking of selling or letting your home, then please don't hesitate to give us a call. We'd love to get you booked in for your free, no obligation market appraisal. 12

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Business & Professional

A question we are often asked at this time of year ...

"Great service from Paul and the team at Scoffield Stone. We feel that we benefitted from their skill and experience at every step of the process, especially at the end. The right questions to the right people makes all the difference!! Well earned 5 stars"

for 2023 scan the code and find out what the market is like for your home

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Make the most of your ISA allowance

ISAs are a great way of making your money work harder for you. You get an allowance every tax year and everything you earn from it is free of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Dividend Tax – so you won’t pay tax on interest, withdrawals or profits. ISAs are also a good way to start investing in stocks and shares, giving you all these tax benefits.

We are here to help you make informed decisions when it comes to your financial goals. Take expert financial advice. Call our team and book a no-obligation financial review on 01530 564723 or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social media @Demontfortchasewealth management

www.dmcwm.co.uk

Make sure you use as much of this year’s £20,000 individual allowance as you can before its use-by date on 5 April 2023 – as you can’t carry it forwards. A Junior ISA allowance of £9,000 this tax year is available for children under 18. The value of an ISA with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. The favourable tax treatments of ISAs may not be maintained in the future and is subject to changes in legislation. The Old Grain Store, The Bartonfields Centre, Church Broughton, Derby, DE65 5AP

DeMontfort Chase Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The 'St. James's Place Partnership' and the titles 'Partner' and 'Partner Practice' are marketing terms used to describe St. James's place representatives. DeMontfort Chase Wealth Management is a trading name of Newbridge Ltd. Newbridge Ltd is registered in England and Wales, Number 09442024.

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Money on my mind.. The Martin Lewis Column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers. In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at taking back control when creditors come calling. I’ll come straight to the point this month there is nothing more precious or valuable than our mental wellbeing, and there is no bill or invoice that should come before it. I have worked with mental health charities and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to ensure people who find themselves in difficult situations are able to access not just financial assistance, but practical and emotional support too. The truth is when people have existing mental health problems, the administration anxiety that comes with bills, debt demands and ongoing financial commitments, can be very difficult to handle, to the point that they’re simply unable to deal with what’s in front of them. Even when in a good place mentally and financially, so many of us find processing everyday matters exhausting, so imagine the added difficulty when starting from a place of weakness. Remember, we have the right to determine how we are approached and contacted

by those we do business with. For some people receiving a text message informing them of something may represent a nightmare. For others, a text is the only way they wish to communicate; while some prefer to converse over the phone, or even face to face. It’s essential we stand up and state our preferences, and organisations have to adhere to these. That won’t necessarily mean the problem will go away... if you are behind on a bill, for instance; but it will bring back control to you and, from the outset, allow you to determine how you want to go about tackling a problem. It was reported that 44% of people with mental health problems who fell behind on payments during the pandemic considered or attempted suicide; and if you macro that up to the UK population that would be two-and-a-half million people. I’ll be honest and say that when I heard that figure, I didn’t find it surprising; but it does surprise and disappoint me that people still don’t feel they have the tools to fight back and retake control. From recovery space to payment holidays, to freezes on interest or repayment plans, speak to your creditors in a way that is firm and fair, and you will likely get the result you want.

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Make the most of your ISA allowance

ISAs are a great way of making your money work harder for you. You get an allowance every tax year and everything you earn from it is free of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Dividend Tax – so you won’t pay tax on interest, withdrawals or profits. ISAs are also a good way to start investing in stocks and shares, giving you all these tax benefits.

We are here to help you make informed decisions when it comes to your financial goals. Take expert financial advice. Call our team and book a no-obligation financial review on 01530 564723 or email us at [email protected] Follow us on social media @Demontfortchasewealth management

www.dmcwm.co.uk

Make sure you use as much of this year’s £20,000 individual allowance as you can before its use-by date on 5 April 2023 – as you can’t carry it forwards. A Junior ISA allowance of £9,000 this tax year is available for children under 18. The value of an ISA with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select, and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. The favourable tax treatments of ISAs may not be maintained in the future and is subject to changes in legislation. The Old Grain Store, The Bartonfields Centre, Church Broughton, Derby, DE65 5AP

DeMontfort Chase Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The 'St. James's Place Partnership' and the titles 'Partner' and 'Partner Practice' are marketing terms used to describe St. James's place representatives. DeMontfort Chase Wealth Management is a trading name of Newbridge Ltd. Newbridge Ltd is registered in England and Wales, Number 09442024.

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Money on my mind.. The Martin Lewis Column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers. In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at taking back control when creditors come calling. I’ll come straight to the point this month there is nothing more precious or valuable than our mental wellbeing, and there is no bill or invoice that should come before it. I have worked with mental health charities and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to ensure people who find themselves in difficult situations are able to access not just financial assistance, but practical and emotional support too. The truth is when people have existing mental health problems, the administration anxiety that comes with bills, debt demands and ongoing financial commitments, can be very difficult to handle, to the point that they’re simply unable to deal with what’s in front of them. Even when in a good place mentally and financially, so many of us find processing everyday matters exhausting, so imagine the added difficulty when starting from a place of weakness. Remember, we have the right to determine how we are approached and contacted

by those we do business with. For some people receiving a text message informing them of something may represent a nightmare. For others, a text is the only way they wish to communicate; while some prefer to converse over the phone, or even face to face. It’s essential we stand up and state our preferences, and organisations have to adhere to these. That won’t necessarily mean the problem will go away... if you are behind on a bill, for instance; but it will bring back control to you and, from the outset, allow you to determine how you want to go about tackling a problem. It was reported that 44% of people with mental health problems who fell behind on payments during the pandemic considered or attempted suicide; and if you macro that up to the UK population that would be two-and-a-half million people. I’ll be honest and say that when I heard that figure, I didn’t find it surprising; but it does surprise and disappoint me that people still don’t feel they have the tools to fight back and retake control. From recovery space to payment holidays, to freezes on interest or repayment plans, speak to your creditors in a way that is firm and fair, and you will likely get the result you want.

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Covering Hilton, Foston and Scropton, Sutton on the Hill, Church Broughton. Contact us Julie Patten 01283 732474 or 07780 222568 [email protected] [email protected] (county) Peter Smith 07894 338129 [email protected] Gillian Lemmon 07864 629456 [email protected] Report from Hilton Councillors Update from Gillian Lemmon The latest Area Forum was well attended at Scropton Village Hall and the following issues were discussed Freeport Updates - nothing has progressed since the last area forum, but councillors will be updated should there be any progress. A new police PCSO has been appointed in the area and they have started in post. There is now a regular skateboard park (Hilton) presence after school, given recent incidents. It was requested again that residents report to the police rather than leaving comments on Spotted. Electric scooters - these cannot be confiscated, and nuisance issues again need to be reported to the police. Safer Neighbourhood Fund - currently £4000 in the pot for anti-social behaviour projects and community safety. Please apply to the safer neighbourhood team at SDDC. Mobile Food Banks - currently the only food bank is located in Swadlincote and not accessible for our local residents. I have raised this with the CVS officer who will look into the possibility of this. I will update on any progress made. Update from Peter Smith The Emerging Local Plan

The local consultation event was held on Wednesday 26th October in Etwall with over 120 residents visiting the event. More than double the number of attendees from Findern. Despite our combined efforts as your district councillors, and even a formal question from myself as Leader of the Conservative group at the Full Council meeting, the Leader of the controlling group at SDDC still refused to have a consultation event in Hilton (as last time) despite it being the second largest area in South Derbyshire yet allowing one in Aston on Trent…. Residents who are unable to access the internet can request a hard copy pack on the local plan by either providing your contact details to your parish council or by contacting us or SDDC by phone. Lucas Lane I have been liaising with Morris Homes, SDDC planning and enforcement. I am in the process of organising a site meeting with all partners including DCC. In the meantime, enforcement have been out regarding mud on the road and Morris homes have been warned that all vehicles should have wheels cleaned before leaving the site. Concerns regarding the tree have also been noted and is being monitored. DCC Report - Julie Patten Pavements Top dressing in Scropton is due to start in Dec/Jan. Main Street Works - Hilton Confirmation that works to repair the broken drain system will take place in January 2023. I have pressed for an earlier date but looks unlikely. Work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Primary/Secondary Schools Applications are now open for 2023. I would also encourage parents to check their eligibility for free school meals. A50 Slip Road Meeting - Hilton A site meeting with Highways England will take place on 18th November, therefore a further update will follow in January. Persimmon Signs - Hilton Despite emails and phone calls, the signs have still

vulnerable people. The latest scheme runs from 31st October until 31st March 2023. Help for food costs, energy and other essentials. Money has also been given to partner agencies of community groups, voluntary, such as CVS and Rural Action Derbyshire to support our most vulnerable residents. Warm Spaces Grants DCC are awarding grants to local community groups of up to £1000 who are opening up their facilities to give residents a warm space to go. Please contact me for details and to apply. Larger amounts of £10000 have been given to voluntary organisations to support residents. Gritting Our 35 lorries and ready and waiting for the winter season. We have the grit, so if you are part of the snow warden scheme get your order in now! Covid/Flu As you would expect Covid and Flu is on the increase as we head towards winter. Please make sure you get your jab and protect yourselves and others. Finally, may we wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and we will see you in the New Year! Julie, Gillian and Peter

This content does not necessarily represent the views of me, as Editor, Hilton & Dove Life or Warwick Directories Ltd and as such accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or truthfulness of any statements made. Councillor or representatives from all parties are welcome to contribute a report to the magazine, for further details please call Fiona on 01332 416242 or e-mail [email protected]

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not been removed. A final call will be made this week before further action is taken. Bus Shelters - Hilton I was asked to look into replacement shelters by Hilton PC. DCC will contribute 50% to approved placements, and with my community fund and the pc we may be able to look at new shelters for the village. HGV Sat Navs We passed a motion to Council last week in Matlock (2nd Nov) to ban HGV drivers from using normal car sat navs. The Leader of the Council will now write to the Secretary of State for Transport, calling on Government to take urgent action on this issue. Devolution Deal Agreement to go ahead with public consultation for a Regional Deal was passed last week at full council in Matlock. The deal which will include Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottingham and Nottingham City as a new combined mayoral authority could see £38 million to the new authority each year. Consultation with residents, parish councils, districts and boroughs and local business will begin on 14th November until 9th January 2023. This does not mean the abolishment of parish councils or districts and boroughs. Household Support Fund The latest tranche of money - £5.4 million has been given to DCC to support families, pensioners and

Covering Hilton, Foston and Scropton, Sutton on the Hill, Church Broughton. Contact us Julie Patten 01283 732474 or 07780 222568 [email protected] [email protected] (county) Peter Smith 07894 338129 [email protected] Gillian Lemmon 07864 629456 [email protected] Report from Hilton Councillors Update from Gillian Lemmon The latest Area Forum was well attended at Scropton Village Hall and the following issues were discussed Freeport Updates - nothing has progressed since the last area forum, but councillors will be updated should there be any progress. A new police PCSO has been appointed in the area and they have started in post. There is now a regular skateboard park (Hilton) presence after school, given recent incidents. It was requested again that residents report to the police rather than leaving comments on Spotted. Electric scooters - these cannot be confiscated, and nuisance issues again need to be reported to the police. Safer Neighbourhood Fund - currently £4000 in the pot for anti-social behaviour projects and community safety. Please apply to the safer neighbourhood team at SDDC. Mobile Food Banks - currently the only food bank is located in Swadlincote and not accessible for our local residents. I have raised this with the CVS officer who will look into the possibility of this. I will update on any progress made. Update from Peter Smith The Emerging Local Plan

The local consultation event was held on Wednesday 26th October in Etwall with over 120 residents visiting the event. More than double the number of attendees from Findern. Despite our combined efforts as your district councillors, and even a formal question from myself as Leader of the Conservative group at the Full Council meeting, the Leader of the controlling group at SDDC still refused to have a consultation event in Hilton (as last time) despite it being the second largest area in South Derbyshire yet allowing one in Aston on Trent…. Residents who are unable to access the internet can request a hard copy pack on the local plan by either providing your contact details to your parish council or by contacting us or SDDC by phone. Lucas Lane I have been liaising with Morris Homes, SDDC planning and enforcement. I am in the process of organising a site meeting with all partners including DCC. In the meantime, enforcement have been out regarding mud on the road and Morris homes have been warned that all vehicles should have wheels cleaned before leaving the site. Concerns regarding the tree have also been noted and is being monitored. DCC Report - Julie Patten Pavements Top dressing in Scropton is due to start in Dec/Jan. Main Street Works - Hilton Confirmation that works to repair the broken drain system will take place in January 2023. I have pressed for an earlier date but looks unlikely. Work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Primary/Secondary Schools Applications are now open for 2023. I would also encourage parents to check their eligibility for free school meals. A50 Slip Road Meeting - Hilton A site meeting with Highways England will take place on 18th November, therefore a further update will follow in January. Persimmon Signs - Hilton Despite emails and phone calls, the signs have still

vulnerable people. The latest scheme runs from 31st October until 31st March 2023. Help for food costs, energy and other essentials. Money has also been given to partner agencies of community groups, voluntary, such as CVS and Rural Action Derbyshire to support our most vulnerable residents. Warm Spaces Grants DCC are awarding grants to local community groups of up to £1000 who are opening up their facilities to give residents a warm space to go. Please contact me for details and to apply. Larger amounts of £10000 have been given to voluntary organisations to support residents. Gritting Our 35 lorries and ready and waiting for the winter season. We have the grit, so if you are part of the snow warden scheme get your order in now! Covid/Flu As you would expect Covid and Flu is on the increase as we head towards winter. Please make sure you get your jab and protect yourselves and others. Finally, may we wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and we will see you in the New Year! Julie, Gillian and Peter

This content does not necessarily represent the views of me, as Editor, Hilton & Dove Life or Warwick Directories Ltd and as such accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or truthfulness of any statements made. Councillor or representatives from all parties are welcome to contribute a report to the magazine, for further details please call Fiona on 01332 416242 or e-mail [email protected]

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not been removed. A final call will be made this week before further action is taken. Bus Shelters - Hilton I was asked to look into replacement shelters by Hilton PC. DCC will contribute 50% to approved placements, and with my community fund and the pc we may be able to look at new shelters for the village. HGV Sat Navs We passed a motion to Council last week in Matlock (2nd Nov) to ban HGV drivers from using normal car sat navs. The Leader of the Council will now write to the Secretary of State for Transport, calling on Government to take urgent action on this issue. Devolution Deal Agreement to go ahead with public consultation for a Regional Deal was passed last week at full council in Matlock. The deal which will include Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottingham and Nottingham City as a new combined mayoral authority could see £38 million to the new authority each year. Consultation with residents, parish councils, districts and boroughs and local business will begin on 14th November until 9th January 2023. This does not mean the abolishment of parish councils or districts and boroughs. Household Support Fund The latest tranche of money - £5.4 million has been given to DCC to support families, pensioners and

MARKET UPDATE

by Andrew Sanderson, Director of AKS

www.aksresidential.com

October 2022

DE65

No. of Sales Agreed

 65%

No. of New Properties

No Change

No. of Available Properties

 5%

Price Reductions

 71% Compared to October 2021

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DE65 Market Report

It’s fair to say that October was an eventful month and inevitably the political and economic uncertainty has an impact on the housing market. The most striking figure is that there was a 65% drop in the number of sales agreed during October. I think for most buyers it was more a case of hesitating rather than putting plans on hold and at the time of writing one week into November at AKS we’ve already seen more sales agreed than we did in the whole of October which bodes well! Interestingly there didn’t seem to be any change to people’s willingness to put their property onto the market. There was exactly the same number of new properties coming on as there was the year before. With less sales being agreed and the same number of properties coming on we unsurprisingly saw a 5% increase in the number of available properties on the market. The market has clearly changed, and overpriced properties won’t sell. This is reflected in the 71% increase in the number of sellers making price reductions. The early signs are very promising, but it will be interesting to see how the market adjusts over the remainder of the year. The majority of people looking to move are both selling and buying so for most the key figure is the gap between what they sell and buy for rather than the actual sale price alone. In many ways there is now a more stable market to move in as it’s definitely easier to find a new home with less chance of missing out on it! As always thanks for reading and I’d be delighted to help if you’d like any specific advice on your property. You can reach me on 01332 30 30 30 or email me at [email protected].

MOVING HOME? YOUR PROPERTY IS OUR PRIORITY.

Merry Christmas from AKSTeam team The the AKS 5 STAR SERVICE Don’t just take our word for it, we have 150+ Google Reviews.

SELLER GUARANTEE

WE CARE

No minimum contract period so you can cancel at any time. No upfront costs and no withdrawal fees means you only pay when your sale completes.

We carry out every viewing, create great marketing photos and a virtual tour.

Whether you’re thinking of selling or letting your property, choose AKS.

Call 01332 303030 aksresidential.com

If you’re moving home, ask AKS! Visit us at Badger Farm, Willow Pit Lane, Hilton, DE65 5FN

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MARKET UPDATE

by Andrew Sanderson, Director of AKS

www.aksresidential.com

October 2022

DE65

No. of Sales Agreed

 65%

No. of New Properties

No Change

No. of Available Properties

 5%

Price Reductions

 71% Compared to October 2021

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DE65 Market Report

It’s fair to say that October was an eventful month and inevitably the political and economic uncertainty has an impact on the housing market. The most striking figure is that there was a 65% drop in the number of sales agreed during October. I think for most buyers it was more a case of hesitating rather than putting plans on hold and at the time of writing one week into November at AKS we’ve already seen more sales agreed than we did in the whole of October which bodes well! Interestingly there didn’t seem to be any change to people’s willingness to put their property onto the market. There was exactly the same number of new properties coming on as there was the year before. With less sales being agreed and the same number of properties coming on we unsurprisingly saw a 5% increase in the number of available properties on the market. The market has clearly changed, and overpriced properties won’t sell. This is reflected in the 71% increase in the number of sellers making price reductions. The early signs are very promising, but it will be interesting to see how the market adjusts over the remainder of the year. The majority of people looking to move are both selling and buying so for most the key figure is the gap between what they sell and buy for rather than the actual sale price alone. In many ways there is now a more stable market to move in as it’s definitely easier to find a new home with less chance of missing out on it! As always thanks for reading and I’d be delighted to help if you’d like any specific advice on your property. You can reach me on 01332 30 30 30 or email me at [email protected].

MOVING HOME? YOUR PROPERTY IS OUR PRIORITY.

Merry Christmas from AKSTeam team The the AKS 5 STAR SERVICE Don’t just take our word for it, we have 150+ Google Reviews.

SELLER GUARANTEE

WE CARE

No minimum contract period so you can cancel at any time. No upfront costs and no withdrawal fees means you only pay when your sale completes.

We carry out every viewing, create great marketing photos and a virtual tour.

Whether you’re thinking of selling or letting your property, choose AKS.

Call 01332 303030 aksresidential.com

If you’re moving home, ask AKS! Visit us at Badger Farm, Willow Pit Lane, Hilton, DE65 5FN

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By the Barn “Tinily, fraily, insculped and embossed, With his hammer of wind, and his graver of frost.” From ‘to a snowflake’, Thompson As winter sets in and the short daylight hours make for increased use of lighting, many farmers are having to think carefully how they can reduce energy use or obtain it from different sources. The last few years have seen increased numbers of wind turbines and solar panels on farmland and with increased electricity costs, the use of fuel filled generators. Farming uses lots of energy, from the care and production of dairy through to the heating/ cooling of poultry units to the refrigeration of grown products to keep them suitable for consumption. One method of energy production is the Anaerobic Digester, found on a few farms. This is where microorganisms break down bio-degradable material, in the absence of oxygen. One of the end products is biogas, which can be used to generate electricity and heat or can be processed into renewable natural gas or transportation fuel. It can convert livestock manure or food waste, amongst other waste products and the separated digestate can be composted, applied to cropland or utilised for bedding, leaving nutrients to be used as fertiliser. Sounds good but, as with everything, there

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are many issues that need bearing in mind. Hedges are being trimmed or laid now and fallen trees from winter storms are sawn up and removed. Boundaries are maintained, most livestock having moved inside, but ewes can be seen grazing the fields and uplands, hopefully the rams having done their job. Bales of silage, hay and straw will be carted around the farm by telehandler or even in the back of a pick-up if need be, to get it to where it’s needed. Big, round bales weigh approximately 270kg-300kg, depending on how dry and what crop is contained, so you can see they can also be very dangerous if not handled correctly.

Glancing out into shadowy paddocks as night falls, sometimes a fox might be glimpsed, looking for food or the white shape of a barn owl silently hunting. The stark shape of leafless trees provide camouflage for other predator birds too. And the howl of the North wind brings sleet or snow to cover all tracks! Merry Christmas!

Angela Sargent

Follow me on Instagram angela.sargent61 or Twitter @bythebarn or www.baldfields-farm.co.uk

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By the Barn “Tinily, fraily, insculped and embossed, With his hammer of wind, and his graver of frost.” From ‘to a snowflake’, Thompson As winter sets in and the short daylight hours make for increased use of lighting, many farmers are having to think carefully how they can reduce energy use or obtain it from different sources. The last few years have seen increased numbers of wind turbines and solar panels on farmland and with increased electricity costs, the use of fuel filled generators. Farming uses lots of energy, from the care and production of dairy through to the heating/ cooling of poultry units to the refrigeration of grown products to keep them suitable for consumption. One method of energy production is the Anaerobic Digester, found on a few farms. This is where microorganisms break down bio-degradable material, in the absence of oxygen. One of the end products is biogas, which can be used to generate electricity and heat or can be processed into renewable natural gas or transportation fuel. It can convert livestock manure or food waste, amongst other waste products and the separated digestate can be composted, applied to cropland or utilised for bedding, leaving nutrients to be used as fertiliser. Sounds good but, as with everything, there

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are many issues that need bearing in mind. Hedges are being trimmed or laid now and fallen trees from winter storms are sawn up and removed. Boundaries are maintained, most livestock having moved inside, but ewes can be seen grazing the fields and uplands, hopefully the rams having done their job. Bales of silage, hay and straw will be carted around the farm by telehandler or even in the back of a pick-up if need be, to get it to where it’s needed. Big, round bales weigh approximately 270kg-300kg, depending on how dry and what crop is contained, so you can see they can also be very dangerous if not handled correctly.

Glancing out into shadowy paddocks as night falls, sometimes a fox might be glimpsed, looking for food or the white shape of a barn owl silently hunting. The stark shape of leafless trees provide camouflage for other predator birds too. And the howl of the North wind brings sleet or snow to cover all tracks! Merry Christmas!

Angela Sargent

Follow me on Instagram angela.sargent61 or Twitter @bythebarn or www.baldfields-farm.co.uk

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Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton.DE65 5GH Tel Office: 01283 730969

Email: [email protected]

When we came into office in May 2019, we committed to implement the Neighbourhood Plan and to actively represent the interests of the village with the District and County Councils. The Plan was approved by a referendum in September 2021 and it is now a formal part of the planning process. It is disappointing that South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) does allow some planning applications through to the consultation phase which are noncompliant however we are vigilant in objecting where non-compliance would have a negative effect on the village and the residents. In most cases we are just asking for changes to the proposed application and not a simple rejection. We spent a considerable amount of time objecting to the 57 house development at the north end of Lucas Lane. The majority of the planning application process predated the Neighbourhood Plan so there are residual concerns over parking and housing mix, as well as the more obvious issues around noise, biodiversity offset, and sewerage/drainage. Our focus on that site is now on planning enforcement ( i.e. making sure that the developer adheres to the planning conditions imposed by SDDC) and sadly Morris Homes is not operating as a “good neighbour”. This is not helped by the District and County Council Officers, not acting with the urgency that we and the residents deemed appropriate. We have been challenging the closure of the bridleway since the first day that it was blocked off. It is unfortunate that Derbyshire County Council did not consult with ourselves or local residents when approving a carte blanche closure. We agreed a compromise with Derbyshire District Council but Morris Homes then imposed their own version of the agreement. Thanks to Cllr Peter Smith who

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has been representing our position with the County Council. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the agreed on site meeting with the developer, DCC, Cllr Peter Smith and our Cllr Cuddington will have taken place. We have also challenged them on the cleanliness of the road, care of the oak tree and the condition of the verges. Since the decision by Cllr Alex Dale (Cabinet Member DCC) to confirm the walking route to John Port Spencer Academy as being “dangerous”, parents have been seeking a longer-term solution other than the school buses that have been laid on. A meeting is now in the diary for mid-November including ourselves, Cllr Patten, DCC Highways and National Highways to receive a full update on possible ways forward. We will continue to monitor on a routine basis to ensure plans are delivered. Our focus is not just on the local Councils but also St Modwen (the reconstruction of the Greenway path, tree pruning on behalf of residents, and land adoptions), Persimmon (regular tree/ grass maintenance), Wimpey (regular maintenance and land adoptions). SDDC has just started the process of consulting on their Emerging Local Plan. In broad terms this is updating their planning policies, the perceived housing requirement through to 2039 and, eventually, detailing which plots of land have development potential. In the main, these are not new plots, although they were not included in the current Local Plan. All sit outside the settlement boundary which does create additional planning hurdles for any potential applicant. Most of these plots will have to contend with the noise from the A50 or the flooding risk. Any resident can participate in the consultation which can be found on the SDDC website. https://southderbyshire.

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Hilton Parish Council

inconsult.uk/IssuesandOption/ consultationHome However, the Parish Council will be responding and suggesting a response that residents could also use. At times it feels that the District/County Councils are not fully aligned behind their own planning policies and procedures however we will continue to ensure that we spot issues and challenge them through the various channels available to us. A further project that we have approved at the last PC meeting is for additional lights to be installed adjacent to both play areas by the Village Hall - these will make the equipment more accessible over the winter months. Additionally, we are installing lighted bollards along the jitty running from the Village Hall play areas to Avon Way (adjacent to Soar Close). This is a poorly lit area. The lights will come on when triggered by movement sensors and will be low level so will not impact on residents. We hope that both initiatives will contribute to the safety and amenity of the area.

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Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton.DE65 5GH Tel Office: 01283 730969

Email: [email protected]

When we came into office in May 2019, we committed to implement the Neighbourhood Plan and to actively represent the interests of the village with the District and County Councils. The Plan was approved by a referendum in September 2021 and it is now a formal part of the planning process. It is disappointing that South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) does allow some planning applications through to the consultation phase which are noncompliant however we are vigilant in objecting where non-compliance would have a negative effect on the village and the residents. In most cases we are just asking for changes to the proposed application and not a simple rejection. We spent a considerable amount of time objecting to the 57 house development at the north end of Lucas Lane. The majority of the planning application process predated the Neighbourhood Plan so there are residual concerns over parking and housing mix, as well as the more obvious issues around noise, biodiversity offset, and sewerage/drainage. Our focus on that site is now on planning enforcement ( i.e. making sure that the developer adheres to the planning conditions imposed by SDDC) and sadly Morris Homes is not operating as a “good neighbour”. This is not helped by the District and County Council Officers, not acting with the urgency that we and the residents deemed appropriate. We have been challenging the closure of the bridleway since the first day that it was blocked off. It is unfortunate that Derbyshire County Council did not consult with ourselves or local residents when approving a carte blanche closure. We agreed a compromise with Derbyshire District Council but Morris Homes then imposed their own version of the agreement. Thanks to Cllr Peter Smith who

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has been representing our position with the County Council. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the agreed on site meeting with the developer, DCC, Cllr Peter Smith and our Cllr Cuddington will have taken place. We have also challenged them on the cleanliness of the road, care of the oak tree and the condition of the verges. Since the decision by Cllr Alex Dale (Cabinet Member DCC) to confirm the walking route to John Port Spencer Academy as being “dangerous”, parents have been seeking a longer-term solution other than the school buses that have been laid on. A meeting is now in the diary for mid-November including ourselves, Cllr Patten, DCC Highways and National Highways to receive a full update on possible ways forward. We will continue to monitor on a routine basis to ensure plans are delivered. Our focus is not just on the local Councils but also St Modwen (the reconstruction of the Greenway path, tree pruning on behalf of residents, and land adoptions), Persimmon (regular tree/ grass maintenance), Wimpey (regular maintenance and land adoptions). SDDC has just started the process of consulting on their Emerging Local Plan. In broad terms this is updating their planning policies, the perceived housing requirement through to 2039 and, eventually, detailing which plots of land have development potential. In the main, these are not new plots, although they were not included in the current Local Plan. All sit outside the settlement boundary which does create additional planning hurdles for any potential applicant. Most of these plots will have to contend with the noise from the A50 or the flooding risk. Any resident can participate in the consultation which can be found on the SDDC website. https://southderbyshire.

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

Business & Professional

Hilton Parish Council

inconsult.uk/IssuesandOption/ consultationHome However, the Parish Council will be responding and suggesting a response that residents could also use. At times it feels that the District/County Councils are not fully aligned behind their own planning policies and procedures however we will continue to ensure that we spot issues and challenge them through the various channels available to us. A further project that we have approved at the last PC meeting is for additional lights to be installed adjacent to both play areas by the Village Hall - these will make the equipment more accessible over the winter months. Additionally, we are installing lighted bollards along the jitty running from the Village Hall play areas to Avon Way (adjacent to Soar Close). This is a poorly lit area. The lights will come on when triggered by movement sensors and will be low level so will not impact on residents. We hope that both initiatives will contribute to the safety and amenity of the area.

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LevLaw Foundation | Focus | Freedom

This month, four cracking reads for the busiest bookbuying time of the year.

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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FREE telephone appointment Call Hilton based divorce & family solicitor Davina Warrington on 01283 240208 or email [email protected]

6 FREE downloadable guides available on our website

Local meetings arranged at a time and place to suit you www.family-lawfirm.co.uk

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Pinch of Nom by Kate and Kay Allinson The healthy eating phenomenon that is Pinch of Nom returns with another hundred scrumptious recipes - from fakeaways to desserts - that are both tantalising to the taste buds and good for the waistline. Enjoy more of the food you love. Never feel like you’re missing out, from all-day breakfasts to scrumptious desserts, with crowd-pleasing foody fests so satisfying and delicious you’d never guess they are also slimming-friendly. Published by Pan Macmillan on December 8th. Grannysaurus by David Walliams Bursting with David Walliams’ anarchic sense of fun and blessed with Adam Stower’s vibrant illustrations, Grannysaurus is a roarsome picture book about unpredictable grannies, dinosaur discos and staying up late. A boisterously funny new festive release from the duo, this is perfect for young dinosaur fans! Published by Harper Collins on December 8th. Never Give In: The 12 Commando Rules for Life by Scotty Mills A sudden downpour while Scotty Mills was walking down a street in South London sent him diving for cover into the nearest shop. It turned out to be a recruitment centre for the Royal Marines and, after a few minutes’ conversation while waiting for the rain to stop, Scotty was hooked and signed up to join the elite force. It changed his life and set him on a new direction that would end up with him leading the Marines on operations around the world, becoming an Olympic flag bearer in 2012 and dining at Buckingham Palace with the Queen and the royal family. Scotty shares his lessons of performance and resilience with the reader, inviting them into the secrets of elite culture. His compelling story is one that combines tragedy with remarkable insight about the power of human inspiration. Published by Simon & Schuster on December 8th. Wild Women: A Collection of First-Hand Accounts from Female Explorers by Mariella Frostrup A collection of the greatest women’s travel writing selected by journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup. From Constantinople to Crimea; from Antarctica to the Andes - throughout history, adventurous women have made epic, record-breaking journeys under perilous circumstances. In curating this collection of first-hand accounts, broadcaster, writer and traveller Mariella Frostrup puts female explorers back on the map. Her selection includes explorers from the 1700s to the present day, from iconic heroines to lesserknown eccentrics, celebrating 300 years of wild women and their amazing adventures over land, sea and air. Published by Head of Zeus on December 8th.

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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LevLaw Foundation | Focus | Freedom

This month, four cracking reads for the busiest bookbuying time of the year.

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

If you are OVER 60 it will only COST YOU £105* to make or update your Will. We are also Lasting Power of Attorney Specialists - ONLY £119* each LPA if instructed during the Will appointment. Our prices include home visit and Inheritance Tax Guidance.

Home Appointments Available

Property Protection Trust

* Standard Prices: Will £145, LPA £175 each. Prices do not include registration fees.

Regulated by

33 Colgrove Road, Loughborough LE11 3NL

Your local divorce & family law specialists Caring, confidential legal advice 3 Divorce and separation 3 Getting a fair financial settlement 3 Seeing your children after you split 3 Legal arrangements before you marry or live together

FREE telephone appointment Call Hilton based divorce & family solicitor Davina Warrington on 01283 240208 or email [email protected]

6 FREE downloadable guides available on our website

Local meetings arranged at a time and place to suit you www.family-lawfirm.co.uk

Woolley & Co is a member of the Law Society and authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Head office: Warwick Enterprise Park, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9EF

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Business & Professional

Stocking Fillers and Murder Mystery Thrillers

Call: 01332 405210 www.levlawltd.co.uk

04/12/2014 14:19

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Pinch of Nom by Kate and Kay Allinson The healthy eating phenomenon that is Pinch of Nom returns with another hundred scrumptious recipes - from fakeaways to desserts - that are both tantalising to the taste buds and good for the waistline. Enjoy more of the food you love. Never feel like you’re missing out, from all-day breakfasts to scrumptious desserts, with crowd-pleasing foody fests so satisfying and delicious you’d never guess they are also slimming-friendly. Published by Pan Macmillan on December 8th. Grannysaurus by David Walliams Bursting with David Walliams’ anarchic sense of fun and blessed with Adam Stower’s vibrant illustrations, Grannysaurus is a roarsome picture book about unpredictable grannies, dinosaur discos and staying up late. A boisterously funny new festive release from the duo, this is perfect for young dinosaur fans! Published by Harper Collins on December 8th. Never Give In: The 12 Commando Rules for Life by Scotty Mills A sudden downpour while Scotty Mills was walking down a street in South London sent him diving for cover into the nearest shop. It turned out to be a recruitment centre for the Royal Marines and, after a few minutes’ conversation while waiting for the rain to stop, Scotty was hooked and signed up to join the elite force. It changed his life and set him on a new direction that would end up with him leading the Marines on operations around the world, becoming an Olympic flag bearer in 2012 and dining at Buckingham Palace with the Queen and the royal family. Scotty shares his lessons of performance and resilience with the reader, inviting them into the secrets of elite culture. His compelling story is one that combines tragedy with remarkable insight about the power of human inspiration. Published by Simon & Schuster on December 8th. Wild Women: A Collection of First-Hand Accounts from Female Explorers by Mariella Frostrup A collection of the greatest women’s travel writing selected by journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup. From Constantinople to Crimea; from Antarctica to the Andes - throughout history, adventurous women have made epic, record-breaking journeys under perilous circumstances. In curating this collection of first-hand accounts, broadcaster, writer and traveller Mariella Frostrup puts female explorers back on the map. Her selection includes explorers from the 1700s to the present day, from iconic heroines to lesserknown eccentrics, celebrating 300 years of wild women and their amazing adventures over land, sea and air. Published by Head of Zeus on December 8th.

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Original foodie ideas for four-legged friends and resplendent rodents this Christmas.

Pets

Festive Pets Four-legged festive delights and dangers. Treat cats this Christmas with lean slithers of meat - chicken is fine, and they’ll devour any leftover turkey. Mix it up with vegetables such as carrots, swedes, parsnips and sprouts - all very seasonal! - but ensure you do so in moderation.

Also ensure you don’t give your cats any of the following: • Any seasoned meats, or meats cooked in or including gravy, goose fat or stuffng • Onions, as they are highly toxic • Cranberry sauce, as it is too sugary • Chestnuts and bacon, as these contain too much fat • Chocolate, as it’s toxic to both cats and dogs • Potato, in any form, as it contains solanine, which is poisonous For dogs, they can have boneless and skinless white meat, boiled or plain mashed potatoes (remembering not to add any butter or salt), and small amounts of veg, such as sprouts, green beans, carrots, courgettes, parsnips, cauliflower, peas and spinach. Scrambled eggs works well as it contains vitamins, minerals and protein, and little bits of fruit will go down well, although watch the natural sugar content. You should also ensure you avoid the following: • Any meat with bones • Gravy, as it’s too fatty and salty • Herbs and spices, including stuffng • Bulb veg, such as onions, shallots, chives, leek and garlic • Chocolate as, again, this is toxic

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• Mince pies, fruit cakes, raisins, grapes, sultanas, currants and Christmas pudding • Pigs in blankets, as they are too high in salt and fat Resplendent rodents. Guinea pigs can’t have anything cooked or baked, but dried forages or di erent types of herbs will be seen as a real treat. Rabbits have a dislike to meat as, like guinea pigs, they are also herbivores. Also, cooked veg will be too rich for a rabbit, as well as being no use to them when it comes to wearing their teeth down, which they use carrots and broccoli for. Rabbits do, however, love cabbage and cauliflower, so those Christmas lunch leftovers won’t get wasted! Alfalfa hay is a great and really special treat for rabbits, as it’s higher in protein than regular grass hay. However, make sure it’s only given in moderation as it can be too fattening to have as part of a rabbit’s regular diet. Meanwhile, if you own a hamster, you may just want to take the easy route out and pick up some festive treats at the local pet shop. From nibbles to chew sticks to fruit bits, your hammy is the best exemplar of wanting it to be Christmas every day, given he or she will happily store away nutritious niceties long after the sounds of jingle bells have faded into the distance!

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Hooray for Hedgehogs They are the crowning jewels of the British countryside, but when it comes to conservation, hedgehogs aren’t out of the woods just yet.

In 2020, hedgehogs were put on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as vulnerable to extinction in Great Britain. It showed that, while numbers in urban areas have been increasing (an approximation being around 250,000 in built-up places), the news is less positive in rural areas. So, what can we do to help? • Offer good quality hedgehog food, such as meaty cat or dog food, cat biscuits and water for them, especially in the run up to hibernation when they need to build up fat reserves to successfully make it through to the dry weather. • It’s possible to make or buy a hedgehog home that acts as a safe hibernation site in the winter, and consider a secluded

nesting box for a mother and her hoglets in summer. • If you find a hedgehog you are concerned about, avoid picking it up as this may traumatise it, and instead call The National Hedgehog Society, or your local animal rescue centre for advice. • Always check bonfire piles for hedgehogs just before you burn them. • Dispose of litter responsibility as hedgehogs can become trapped in discarded tins and wrappers. • Build hog highways between gardens and make sure ponds have a slope as an exit. • Take care on the roads hedgehogs are nocturnal so are out at night. A hedgehog’s natural defence mechanism is to roll into a ball, but this is no match for a vehicle.

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Original foodie ideas for four-legged friends and resplendent rodents this Christmas.

Pets

Festive Pets Four-legged festive delights and dangers. Treat cats this Christmas with lean slithers of meat - chicken is fine, and they’ll devour any leftover turkey. Mix it up with vegetables such as carrots, swedes, parsnips and sprouts - all very seasonal! - but ensure you do so in moderation.

Also ensure you don’t give your cats any of the following: • Any seasoned meats, or meats cooked in or including gravy, goose fat or stuffng • Onions, as they are highly toxic • Cranberry sauce, as it is too sugary • Chestnuts and bacon, as these contain too much fat • Chocolate, as it’s toxic to both cats and dogs • Potato, in any form, as it contains solanine, which is poisonous For dogs, they can have boneless and skinless white meat, boiled or plain mashed potatoes (remembering not to add any butter or salt), and small amounts of veg, such as sprouts, green beans, carrots, courgettes, parsnips, cauliflower, peas and spinach. Scrambled eggs works well as it contains vitamins, minerals and protein, and little bits of fruit will go down well, although watch the natural sugar content. You should also ensure you avoid the following: • Any meat with bones • Gravy, as it’s too fatty and salty • Herbs and spices, including stuffng • Bulb veg, such as onions, shallots, chives, leek and garlic • Chocolate as, again, this is toxic

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• Mince pies, fruit cakes, raisins, grapes, sultanas, currants and Christmas pudding • Pigs in blankets, as they are too high in salt and fat Resplendent rodents. Guinea pigs can’t have anything cooked or baked, but dried forages or di erent types of herbs will be seen as a real treat. Rabbits have a dislike to meat as, like guinea pigs, they are also herbivores. Also, cooked veg will be too rich for a rabbit, as well as being no use to them when it comes to wearing their teeth down, which they use carrots and broccoli for. Rabbits do, however, love cabbage and cauliflower, so those Christmas lunch leftovers won’t get wasted! Alfalfa hay is a great and really special treat for rabbits, as it’s higher in protein than regular grass hay. However, make sure it’s only given in moderation as it can be too fattening to have as part of a rabbit’s regular diet. Meanwhile, if you own a hamster, you may just want to take the easy route out and pick up some festive treats at the local pet shop. From nibbles to chew sticks to fruit bits, your hammy is the best exemplar of wanting it to be Christmas every day, given he or she will happily store away nutritious niceties long after the sounds of jingle bells have faded into the distance!

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Hooray for Hedgehogs They are the crowning jewels of the British countryside, but when it comes to conservation, hedgehogs aren’t out of the woods just yet.

In 2020, hedgehogs were put on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as vulnerable to extinction in Great Britain. It showed that, while numbers in urban areas have been increasing (an approximation being around 250,000 in built-up places), the news is less positive in rural areas. So, what can we do to help? • Offer good quality hedgehog food, such as meaty cat or dog food, cat biscuits and water for them, especially in the run up to hibernation when they need to build up fat reserves to successfully make it through to the dry weather. • It’s possible to make or buy a hedgehog home that acts as a safe hibernation site in the winter, and consider a secluded

nesting box for a mother and her hoglets in summer. • If you find a hedgehog you are concerned about, avoid picking it up as this may traumatise it, and instead call The National Hedgehog Society, or your local animal rescue centre for advice. • Always check bonfire piles for hedgehogs just before you burn them. • Dispose of litter responsibility as hedgehogs can become trapped in discarded tins and wrappers. • Build hog highways between gardens and make sure ponds have a slope as an exit. • Take care on the roads hedgehogs are nocturnal so are out at night. A hedgehog’s natural defence mechanism is to roll into a ball, but this is no match for a vehicle.

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4th December Daughter Remembers Much-Loved Mum in Treetops Light Up a Life Appeal Fiona Hickey has dedicated a light in the Treetops Light Up a Life appeal in memory of her mum, Natalie, every year since she died in 2013. It’s an important annual tradition for the Hickey family, helping Fiona feel her mum is still part of their Christmas. Fiona shares her story to encourage others to dedicate a light in memory of their loved ones and support the local end-oflife charity. “Christmas was always special in our house. Mum and I used to make the Christmas cake and wrap presents together. Mum was everything to me. She was a lovely lady, very sociable and popular.” Natalie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010 and was in hospital receiving treatment when the family were told the cancer had spread too far. “It was always mum’s wish to stay at home when the end came. So, myself, my dad and my daughter Danielle looked after her. Towards the end, it got harder. We were struggling because somebody had to be with her at night. She couldn't be left on her own, so we were literally sleeping on the floor next to her because we couldn't fit another bed in the room. We were all exhausted.”

A special outdoor Light Up a Life Remembrance Ceremony will take place at Treetops

Treetops Hospice at Home nurses came to help care for Natalie at night. “I describe the Treetops nurse who came to us as ‘an angel on earth’. She just made so much difference. I knew I was leaving mum in capable, safe hands and it meant we could all relax, have a good night's sleep, and be fresh the next day. The nurses were so special and would just come in, so calm and capable, and quietly took over. And you’d just think, ‘ah, yes, I can relax now’, which was lovely. In the end, mum died at home peacefully and we were all with her. We fulfilled our promise to keep her at home and we couldn’t have done that without Treetops Hospice.” “Light Up a Life is such a lovely way to include somebody that you've lost in a family celebration at Christmas. By dedicating a light, you're remembering that person, and you're also giving something towards helping someone else.”

For more information, and to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one, visit:

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4th December Daughter Remembers Much-Loved Mum in Treetops Light Up a Life Appeal Fiona Hickey has dedicated a light in the Treetops Light Up a Life appeal in memory of her mum, Natalie, every year since she died in 2013. It’s an important annual tradition for the Hickey family, helping Fiona feel her mum is still part of their Christmas. Fiona shares her story to encourage others to dedicate a light in memory of their loved ones and support the local end-oflife charity. “Christmas was always special in our house. Mum and I used to make the Christmas cake and wrap presents together. Mum was everything to me. She was a lovely lady, very sociable and popular.” Natalie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010 and was in hospital receiving treatment when the family were told the cancer had spread too far. “It was always mum’s wish to stay at home when the end came. So, myself, my dad and my daughter Danielle looked after her. Towards the end, it got harder. We were struggling because somebody had to be with her at night. She couldn't be left on her own, so we were literally sleeping on the floor next to her because we couldn't fit another bed in the room. We were all exhausted.”

A special outdoor Light Up a Life Remembrance Ceremony will take place at Treetops

Treetops Hospice at Home nurses came to help care for Natalie at night. “I describe the Treetops nurse who came to us as ‘an angel on earth’. She just made so much difference. I knew I was leaving mum in capable, safe hands and it meant we could all relax, have a good night's sleep, and be fresh the next day. The nurses were so special and would just come in, so calm and capable, and quietly took over. And you’d just think, ‘ah, yes, I can relax now’, which was lovely. In the end, mum died at home peacefully and we were all with her. We fulfilled our promise to keep her at home and we couldn’t have done that without Treetops Hospice.” “Light Up a Life is such a lovely way to include somebody that you've lost in a family celebration at Christmas. By dedicating a light, you're remembering that person, and you're also giving something towards helping someone else.”

For more information, and to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one, visit:

www.treetops.org.uk/lights / 0115 949 1264

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Village News December

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.

Bingo Held every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Station Road, Hatton. For more details, contact: Elaine 01283 520380.

Hilton Village Hall Gardeners Meet at Hilton Village Hall at 10am Tuesdays and /or Saturdays (weather permitting); if you can only come occasionally that’s fine. Work with other volunteers to create a Community garden for Hilton. No previous experience necessary just a desire to improve the area around the Village Hall for people, the environment and wildlife. Learn new skills, share existing skills, meet new people, have a laugh. Immerse yourself in growing plants and getting a buzz from knowing you’re making Hilton a better place to live. For more info, contact: Chris Nield 07816 756901 / Facebook @Hilton Village Hall Garden Volunteers.

Hilton & Marston History Group Meets at 7.30pm at the Hilton House Hotel, 1 Mill Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GP. Visitors welcome at all meetings; admission £3 for non-members; membership cost: £12 per year. 1st December - our seasonal social evening with buffet; cost £12.95 for non-members. January - no meeting Further details and updated posts: [email protected] / find us on Facebook.

Local Vocals & Harmonics Community Choir Local Vocals and Harmonics are both Community Choirs based in Tutbury and will be joining forces for a Special Joint Carol Service. So why not come along to a Carol Service with a difference. It will be a Festive Evening of Carols old and new, with both choirs singing together and separately, with audience participation as part of the evening and of course a raffle.

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3rd December - this Special Carol Service will be held at 7.30pm at Tutbury Village Hall. Tickets cost £5, available on the door, and includes a mince pie and a glass of wine. Further glasses of wine will be available to purchase. The choirs will be led by Steve Mitchell for Harmonics and Willow and Rowan for Local Vocals. For more information please contact: Margaret Topley 07984 371490 / Steve Mitchell 07746 193644.

Hilton Methodist Church Church Fair Located on Main Street, Hilton (opposite the post office). 3rd December - come along to our Christmas Fair & Coffee Morning from 10am til 12noon. All welcome.

Hilton, Hatton & Marston Cemetery Over 13 years ago a group of local residents decided that they would like to help maintain the cemetery at Marston on Dove to a ‘garden type’ standard. Over that time, they have cut the grass, trimmed the edges and generally tried to maintain the area to a high standard; all on a voluntary basis. Now they feel they can no longer approach the task with as much energy and have reluctantly decided to pass the baton on to someone else  From the end of the year the cemetery upkeep will be passed back to South Derbyshire District Council and it will be their responsibility to keep the area neat and tidy, unless another group of volunteers wish to take on the task. We have been proud of the work we have done in the past but feel it is getting a bit too much to upkeep. If you, or you know of anyone, who would like to spend some time to keep the cemetery neat and tidy please get in touch with the Council at South Derbyshire Cemeteries department or Friends of Marston Cemetery at: [email protected].

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

Abbotsholme Arts Society Did you know that the Hilton & Dove Valley has a world-famous Arts Society next door? Elite performers from all over the world have played here for over 50 years. Started in 1968 by Gordon Clark, the Director of Music at Abbotsholme School, the Society has hosted over a thousand concerts, films, readings, lectures and discussions by many of the world’s finest in their field. Dame Judi Dench, Yehudi Menuhin, Humphrey Littleton, John Dankworth, Cleo Lane, James Galway, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason have all performed in the Abbotsholme School Chapel for us. Although the Arts Society is run separately, the school remains its principal venue, meaning these concerts are practically on our doorstep in the beautiful surroundings of the Abbotsholme estate bordered by the River Dove. For more information visit: www.abbotsholmeartssociety.co.uk.

Harmonics Community Choir Is a friendly choir for all ages based at the Old School House in Tutbury. We don’t do auditions; everyone is welcome and you don’t have to be able to read music; a sense of humour helps though! We sing a mixture of songs, some of which are suggestions from members. We include songs from the shows/musicals, pop songs from the 60s to the present day, folk songs and seasonal repertoire at ‘that time of the year’. We like to perform locally at community and charitable events and we often work in partnership with other groups and organisations. You might have heard us at the switching of the Christmas lights. 3rd December - if you missed us, we’ll be at the Village Hall at 7.30pm to sing classical and modern Christmas carols.  We rehearse weekly from 8pm to 9.30pm on Tuesdays at the Old School House, Tutbury. We welcome visitors and new members. If you decide to join, we charge £3.50 a week. Do come along and give it a try. See you soon.

Hilton Craft Club A timely reminder to all crafters that....Christmas is coming and is nearly here! There is still a bit of time for you to make some last-minute cards, gifts and decorations so why not make use of a few hours at Craft Club. If you are ahead and have completed all your Christmas Craft preparations it might be a good time to think about starting a new project. It could be something different from your usual choice of craft which will inspire you to keep crafting over the coming winter months.

17th December - We look forward to seeing you at our next session from 1pm to 4pm; tea/coffee available but remember to bring your own cup or mug. This session is also our festive get together with snacks and nibbles brought along by our members. Happy Crafting! Best wishes to all for a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year, too! For further information contact: Glenys 01283 814145 / Janet 01283 735240.

Egginton WI December has come round quickly again and we are looking forward to our Christmas Lunch at Burton College on 15th December.  14th December - is our monthly meeting at Egginton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. This will be a Taster Evening with a Savvy Shopper Quiz. Bring a friend to share in  he Christmas Cheer. New members are always welcome. 19th December - there is a visit to Lichfield Cathedral Illuminations, which looks to be spectacular. The theme this year is ‘Sing Choirs of Angels’. For more information, contact: Secretary 01283 734420.

Etwall & Burnaston Local History Society 20th December - our next meeting will start at 7.30pm in Burnaston Village Hall for our Christmas Social Gathering. This will be a members only evening. For further information contact: Pauline Martin 01283 732786 / www.etwallhistory. org.

Egginton Parish Council Met on 17th October for the final Ordinary Parish Council meeting of 2022 - how this year has flown! The Parish Council is still waiting for a meeting with DCC Highways regarding our recommended safety improvements at the Carriers Road crossroads. This delay is disappointing as it was expected to be held back in September. Our Annual Village Bonfire and Firework event has once again been a sell out and we’re all looking forward to a fabulous evening on the 5th November. Huge thanks must go to the small team of organisers and their helpers; they work tirelessly behind the scenes so the evening can actually happen and be enjoyed by all. Also, huge thanks to all the willing hands who come along on Sunday morning for the big clear up! By the time of reading, the fireworks will be a happy memory and Egginton Village will be celebrating the Christmas month in style. Our Village Christmas tree will be resplendent and in true Egginton style, the Village will be a blaze of coloured lights.

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

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Village News December

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.

Bingo Held every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm at the Jubilee Hall, Station Road, Hatton. For more details, contact: Elaine 01283 520380.

Hilton Village Hall Gardeners Meet at Hilton Village Hall at 10am Tuesdays and /or Saturdays (weather permitting); if you can only come occasionally that’s fine. Work with other volunteers to create a Community garden for Hilton. No previous experience necessary just a desire to improve the area around the Village Hall for people, the environment and wildlife. Learn new skills, share existing skills, meet new people, have a laugh. Immerse yourself in growing plants and getting a buzz from knowing you’re making Hilton a better place to live. For more info, contact: Chris Nield 07816 756901 / Facebook @Hilton Village Hall Garden Volunteers.

Hilton & Marston History Group Meets at 7.30pm at the Hilton House Hotel, 1 Mill Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GP. Visitors welcome at all meetings; admission £3 for non-members; membership cost: £12 per year. 1st December - our seasonal social evening with buffet; cost £12.95 for non-members. January - no meeting Further details and updated posts: [email protected] / find us on Facebook.

Local Vocals & Harmonics Community Choir Local Vocals and Harmonics are both Community Choirs based in Tutbury and will be joining forces for a Special Joint Carol Service. So why not come along to a Carol Service with a difference. It will be a Festive Evening of Carols old and new, with both choirs singing together and separately, with audience participation as part of the evening and of course a raffle.

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3rd December - this Special Carol Service will be held at 7.30pm at Tutbury Village Hall. Tickets cost £5, available on the door, and includes a mince pie and a glass of wine. Further glasses of wine will be available to purchase. The choirs will be led by Steve Mitchell for Harmonics and Willow and Rowan for Local Vocals. For more information please contact: Margaret Topley 07984 371490 / Steve Mitchell 07746 193644.

Hilton Methodist Church Church Fair Located on Main Street, Hilton (opposite the post office). 3rd December - come along to our Christmas Fair & Coffee Morning from 10am til 12noon. All welcome.

Hilton, Hatton & Marston Cemetery Over 13 years ago a group of local residents decided that they would like to help maintain the cemetery at Marston on Dove to a ‘garden type’ standard. Over that time, they have cut the grass, trimmed the edges and generally tried to maintain the area to a high standard; all on a voluntary basis. Now they feel they can no longer approach the task with as much energy and have reluctantly decided to pass the baton on to someone else  From the end of the year the cemetery upkeep will be passed back to South Derbyshire District Council and it will be their responsibility to keep the area neat and tidy, unless another group of volunteers wish to take on the task. We have been proud of the work we have done in the past but feel it is getting a bit too much to upkeep. If you, or you know of anyone, who would like to spend some time to keep the cemetery neat and tidy please get in touch with the Council at South Derbyshire Cemeteries department or Friends of Marston Cemetery at: [email protected].

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

Abbotsholme Arts Society Did you know that the Hilton & Dove Valley has a world-famous Arts Society next door? Elite performers from all over the world have played here for over 50 years. Started in 1968 by Gordon Clark, the Director of Music at Abbotsholme School, the Society has hosted over a thousand concerts, films, readings, lectures and discussions by many of the world’s finest in their field. Dame Judi Dench, Yehudi Menuhin, Humphrey Littleton, John Dankworth, Cleo Lane, James Galway, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason have all performed in the Abbotsholme School Chapel for us. Although the Arts Society is run separately, the school remains its principal venue, meaning these concerts are practically on our doorstep in the beautiful surroundings of the Abbotsholme estate bordered by the River Dove. For more information visit: www.abbotsholmeartssociety.co.uk.

Harmonics Community Choir Is a friendly choir for all ages based at the Old School House in Tutbury. We don’t do auditions; everyone is welcome and you don’t have to be able to read music; a sense of humour helps though! We sing a mixture of songs, some of which are suggestions from members. We include songs from the shows/musicals, pop songs from the 60s to the present day, folk songs and seasonal repertoire at ‘that time of the year’. We like to perform locally at community and charitable events and we often work in partnership with other groups and organisations. You might have heard us at the switching of the Christmas lights. 3rd December - if you missed us, we’ll be at the Village Hall at 7.30pm to sing classical and modern Christmas carols.  We rehearse weekly from 8pm to 9.30pm on Tuesdays at the Old School House, Tutbury. We welcome visitors and new members. If you decide to join, we charge £3.50 a week. Do come along and give it a try. See you soon.

Hilton Craft Club A timely reminder to all crafters that....Christmas is coming and is nearly here! There is still a bit of time for you to make some last-minute cards, gifts and decorations so why not make use of a few hours at Craft Club. If you are ahead and have completed all your Christmas Craft preparations it might be a good time to think about starting a new project. It could be something different from your usual choice of craft which will inspire you to keep crafting over the coming winter months.

17th December - We look forward to seeing you at our next session from 1pm to 4pm; tea/coffee available but remember to bring your own cup or mug. This session is also our festive get together with snacks and nibbles brought along by our members. Happy Crafting! Best wishes to all for a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year, too! For further information contact: Glenys 01283 814145 / Janet 01283 735240.

Egginton WI December has come round quickly again and we are looking forward to our Christmas Lunch at Burton College on 15th December.  14th December - is our monthly meeting at Egginton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. This will be a Taster Evening with a Savvy Shopper Quiz. Bring a friend to share in  he Christmas Cheer. New members are always welcome. 19th December - there is a visit to Lichfield Cathedral Illuminations, which looks to be spectacular. The theme this year is ‘Sing Choirs of Angels’. For more information, contact: Secretary 01283 734420.

Etwall & Burnaston Local History Society 20th December - our next meeting will start at 7.30pm in Burnaston Village Hall for our Christmas Social Gathering. This will be a members only evening. For further information contact: Pauline Martin 01283 732786 / www.etwallhistory. org.

Egginton Parish Council Met on 17th October for the final Ordinary Parish Council meeting of 2022 - how this year has flown! The Parish Council is still waiting for a meeting with DCC Highways regarding our recommended safety improvements at the Carriers Road crossroads. This delay is disappointing as it was expected to be held back in September. Our Annual Village Bonfire and Firework event has once again been a sell out and we’re all looking forward to a fabulous evening on the 5th November. Huge thanks must go to the small team of organisers and their helpers; they work tirelessly behind the scenes so the evening can actually happen and be enjoyed by all. Also, huge thanks to all the willing hands who come along on Sunday morning for the big clear up! By the time of reading, the fireworks will be a happy memory and Egginton Village will be celebrating the Christmas month in style. Our Village Christmas tree will be resplendent and in true Egginton style, the Village will be a blaze of coloured lights.

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

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16th December - Egginton’s Christmas Cheer evening take place from 6pm to 8pm. As in previous years, there will be Carol singing, mulled wine and mince pies and many of our talented Village musicians will be performing outside their homes. Once again, many thanks to the small band of Villagers who are organising this. On 20th October, the P.C. Chairman and myself attended the Derbyshire Association of Local Councils AGM. The day was interesting and informative and provided an opportunity to put faces to names and chat with other Councillors and Clerks about their Parish activities. Ann Webster, Lead on Equality & Diversity with DCC, was the first speaker and she delivered a punchy and thoughtprovoking insight into life with a disability, inclusion and our legal responsibilities in this area. 16th January - our next Ordinary Parish Council meeting will be held at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Susan Nesbitt Clerk & RFO to Egginton Parish Council.

Hilton Gardening Club Meets every 2nd Monday each month at 7.30pm at Hilton Village Hall, Back Lane, Hilton. 12th December - Social Evening & Quiz.

Hilton Methodist Church

Main Street Opposite the Post Office Celebrate Christmas with us, at Hilton Methodist Church

Christmas Services ;-

December 4th 10-30 AM Service led by :- Sue Cattermole.

December 11th 10-30 AM Service led by;- Revd Dave Bonny.

December 18th 10-30 AM Morning carol Service led by;- Roy Millward.

December 18th 6-30 PM Carols by Candlelight with Choir led by;- John Cumpstone December 24th 7-00 PM Carol Service of Reflection led by;- Revd Dave Bonny. December 25th 10-30 AM Carol Service of Praise led by;- Revd Dave Bonny. January 1st 2023 10-30 AM Service led by;- John Cumpstone.

We are a warm welcoming Church. All are welcome.

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Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

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16th December - Egginton’s Christmas Cheer evening take place from 6pm to 8pm. As in previous years, there will be Carol singing, mulled wine and mince pies and many of our talented Village musicians will be performing outside their homes. Once again, many thanks to the small band of Villagers who are organising this. On 20th October, the P.C. Chairman and myself attended the Derbyshire Association of Local Councils AGM. The day was interesting and informative and provided an opportunity to put faces to names and chat with other Councillors and Clerks about their Parish activities. Ann Webster, Lead on Equality & Diversity with DCC, was the first speaker and she delivered a punchy and thoughtprovoking insight into life with a disability, inclusion and our legal responsibilities in this area. 16th January - our next Ordinary Parish Council meeting will be held at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Susan Nesbitt Clerk & RFO to Egginton Parish Council.

Hilton Gardening Club Meets every 2nd Monday each month at 7.30pm at Hilton Village Hall, Back Lane, Hilton. 12th December - Social Evening & Quiz.

Hilton Methodist Church

Main Street Opposite the Post Office Celebrate Christmas with us, at Hilton Methodist Church

Christmas Services ;-

December 4th 10-30 AM Service led by :- Sue Cattermole.

December 11th 10-30 AM Service led by;- Revd Dave Bonny.

December 18th 10-30 AM Morning carol Service led by;- Roy Millward.

December 18th 6-30 PM Carols by Candlelight with Choir led by;- John Cumpstone December 24th 7-00 PM Carol Service of Reflection led by;- Revd Dave Bonny. December 25th 10-30 AM Carol Service of Praise led by;- Revd Dave Bonny. January 1st 2023 10-30 AM Service led by;- John Cumpstone.

We are a warm welcoming Church. All are welcome.

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Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

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Local Church Events

All Saints Church, Dalbury / St Wilfrid’s Church, Egginton / St Helen’s Church, Etwall / St Michael’s Church, Sutton on the Hill & All Saint’s Church, Trusley

From the Vicar - December 2022 Advent and Christmas are a special time both within our churches and in our communities. As the days shorten and the weather turns cold, we look for ways to bring light and warmth into our homes. This may be more difficult in the current climate with prices increasing and concerns over the cost of energy, but there is always a warm welcome for everyone within our churches. There are many events planned, from the children’s crib services to the more traditional carol services as well as concerts and coffee mornings. Please see our Facebook pages or A Church Near You for more. May I wish you all a very blessed and holy Christmas. God Bless, Stella. Church activities include: Every Wednesday - Open Church at Etwall, St Helen’s from 2pm to 4pm 1st Wednesday of the month - Soup Lunch at Egginton, St Wilfrid’s 1st Saturday of the month - Coffee Morning at Sutton on the Hill, Village Hall 1st Saturday of the month - Messy Church Etwall, Methodist Church 10th December - Coffee Morning at Etwall, St Helen’s 10th December - Derventio Choir at Etwall, St Helen’s, 6pm, £10ppn (incl. refreshments) 1st January - 11am United Benefice Service at Egginton, St Wilfrid’s

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Services for December: Dalbury, All Saints: 4th December - 11am Morning Prayer / 18th December - 11am Carol Service / 25th December 10.15am Christmas Service Egginton, St Wilfrid: 4th December - 9.30am Holy Communion & 6.30pm Evening prayer / 11th December - 9.30am Family Service / 18th December - 9.30am Holy Communion & 3pm Carol Service / 24th December - 3pm Crib Service / 25th December - 9.30am Christmas Holy Communion Etwall, St Helen: 4th December - 11am Morning Prayer / 11th December 11am Holy Communion & 6.30pm Evensong / 18th December 11am All Age Worship & 6.30pm Carol Service / 24th December - 5pm Crib Service & 11.30pm Christmas Holy Communion Sutton on the Hill, St Michael: 4th December - 11am Holy Communion / 11th December - 11am Morning Worship / 18th December - 11am Carol Service / 24th December 10pm Christmas Holy Communion Trusley, All Saints: 11th December - 5pm Holy Communion / 22nd December - 7.30pm Traditional Carol Service / 25th December - 11am Christmas Holy Communion St Helens, Etwall: every Tuesday - 9am, Morning Prayer / every Thursday - 10am, Holy Communion BCP

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

News from Appletree Churches (The Parishes of St John’s Boylestone, St Michael’s Church Broughton with Barton Blount, All Saints Hatton & St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove) We have a very busy month of services and other events in December to which you are warmly invited: 4th December - 2nd Sunday of Advent 9.30am, Christmas Tree Service at St John’s Boylestone  9.30am, Morning Worship at All Saints Hatton led by Steve Johnson & Vickie Melling 11am, Holy Communion at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker  2pm, Candles in Remembrance Service in association with JH Grice & Co at All Saints Hatton led by Rev Edward Whittaker 3pm, Christingle Service at St Mary’s Hilton with Marson on Dove led by Vickie Melling and Steve Johnson. 6th December - 5pm, Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the church yard at All Saints Hatton followed by refreshments. 11th December - 3rd Sunday of Advent 9.30am, Morning Prayer at St John’s Boylestone led by Rev Edward Whittaker 11am, Morning Worship at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Sarah Matson de Laurier 11am, Holy Communion at St Michaels Church Broughton led by Rev Edward Whittaker 3pm, Christingle Service & Nativity Play at All Saints Hatton led by Vickie Melling and Steve Johnson. Please note there will be no morning service at All Saints Hatton today. 13th December - 7.30pm, Carol concert at St Michael’s Church Broughton. 18th December - 4th Sunday of Advent 9.30am, Holy Communion at St John’s Boylestone led by Rev Edward Whittaker 

9.30am, Morning Worship at All Saints Hatton led by Vickie Melling 11am, Holy Communion at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker/ Rev Sarah Matson de Laurier. 6pm, Service of Nine Lessons & Carols by candlelight at All Saints Hatton followed by refreshments 23rd December - 7pm, Carol Service at St John’s Boylestone led by Rev Edward Whittaker and the ministry team. 24th December - Christmas Eve 9.30am, Quiet Holy Communion at All Saints Hatton led by Rev Edward Whittaker 5pm, Crib Service at St Michael’s Church Broughton led by Rev Edward Whittaker & Vickie Melling 6.30pm, Christmas Carol Service at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker and Steve Johnson. 11.15pm, Christmas Night Holy Communion at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker. 25th December - Christmas Day 9.30am, Christmas Day Worship at St John’s Boylestone led by Pauline Hill 10am, Morning Worship at St Michael’s Church Broughton led by Vickie Melling 11am, Christmas Day Service at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker *Don’t forget The Hub Community Café open every Friday 10am to 3pm in the Jubilee Hall, Station Road, Hatton* Rev. Edward Whittaker 01283 808408 / 07377 934932 / [email protected].

Send Village News & What’s On to us at [email protected]

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Local Church Events

All Saints Church, Dalbury / St Wilfrid’s Church, Egginton / St Helen’s Church, Etwall / St Michael’s Church, Sutton on the Hill & All Saint’s Church, Trusley

From the Vicar - December 2022 Advent and Christmas are a special time both within our churches and in our communities. As the days shorten and the weather turns cold, we look for ways to bring light and warmth into our homes. This may be more difficult in the current climate with prices increasing and concerns over the cost of energy, but there is always a warm welcome for everyone within our churches. There are many events planned, from the children’s crib services to the more traditional carol services as well as concerts and coffee mornings. Please see our Facebook pages or A Church Near You for more. May I wish you all a very blessed and holy Christmas. God Bless, Stella. Church activities include: Every Wednesday - Open Church at Etwall, St Helen’s from 2pm to 4pm 1st Wednesday of the month - Soup Lunch at Egginton, St Wilfrid’s 1st Saturday of the month - Coffee Morning at Sutton on the Hill, Village Hall 1st Saturday of the month - Messy Church Etwall, Methodist Church 10th December - Coffee Morning at Etwall, St Helen’s 10th December - Derventio Choir at Etwall, St Helen’s, 6pm, £10ppn (incl. refreshments) 1st January - 11am United Benefice Service at Egginton, St Wilfrid’s

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Services for December: Dalbury, All Saints: 4th December - 11am Morning Prayer / 18th December - 11am Carol Service / 25th December 10.15am Christmas Service Egginton, St Wilfrid: 4th December - 9.30am Holy Communion & 6.30pm Evening prayer / 11th December - 9.30am Family Service / 18th December - 9.30am Holy Communion & 3pm Carol Service / 24th December - 3pm Crib Service / 25th December - 9.30am Christmas Holy Communion Etwall, St Helen: 4th December - 11am Morning Prayer / 11th December 11am Holy Communion & 6.30pm Evensong / 18th December 11am All Age Worship & 6.30pm Carol Service / 24th December - 5pm Crib Service & 11.30pm Christmas Holy Communion Sutton on the Hill, St Michael: 4th December - 11am Holy Communion / 11th December - 11am Morning Worship / 18th December - 11am Carol Service / 24th December 10pm Christmas Holy Communion Trusley, All Saints: 11th December - 5pm Holy Communion / 22nd December - 7.30pm Traditional Carol Service / 25th December - 11am Christmas Holy Communion St Helens, Etwall: every Tuesday - 9am, Morning Prayer / every Thursday - 10am, Holy Communion BCP

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News from Appletree Churches (The Parishes of St John’s Boylestone, St Michael’s Church Broughton with Barton Blount, All Saints Hatton & St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove) We have a very busy month of services and other events in December to which you are warmly invited: 4th December - 2nd Sunday of Advent 9.30am, Christmas Tree Service at St John’s Boylestone  9.30am, Morning Worship at All Saints Hatton led by Steve Johnson & Vickie Melling 11am, Holy Communion at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker  2pm, Candles in Remembrance Service in association with JH Grice & Co at All Saints Hatton led by Rev Edward Whittaker 3pm, Christingle Service at St Mary’s Hilton with Marson on Dove led by Vickie Melling and Steve Johnson. 6th December - 5pm, Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the church yard at All Saints Hatton followed by refreshments. 11th December - 3rd Sunday of Advent 9.30am, Morning Prayer at St John’s Boylestone led by Rev Edward Whittaker 11am, Morning Worship at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Sarah Matson de Laurier 11am, Holy Communion at St Michaels Church Broughton led by Rev Edward Whittaker 3pm, Christingle Service & Nativity Play at All Saints Hatton led by Vickie Melling and Steve Johnson. Please note there will be no morning service at All Saints Hatton today. 13th December - 7.30pm, Carol concert at St Michael’s Church Broughton. 18th December - 4th Sunday of Advent 9.30am, Holy Communion at St John’s Boylestone led by Rev Edward Whittaker 

9.30am, Morning Worship at All Saints Hatton led by Vickie Melling 11am, Holy Communion at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker/ Rev Sarah Matson de Laurier. 6pm, Service of Nine Lessons & Carols by candlelight at All Saints Hatton followed by refreshments 23rd December - 7pm, Carol Service at St John’s Boylestone led by Rev Edward Whittaker and the ministry team. 24th December - Christmas Eve 9.30am, Quiet Holy Communion at All Saints Hatton led by Rev Edward Whittaker 5pm, Crib Service at St Michael’s Church Broughton led by Rev Edward Whittaker & Vickie Melling 6.30pm, Christmas Carol Service at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker and Steve Johnson. 11.15pm, Christmas Night Holy Communion at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker. 25th December - Christmas Day 9.30am, Christmas Day Worship at St John’s Boylestone led by Pauline Hill 10am, Morning Worship at St Michael’s Church Broughton led by Vickie Melling 11am, Christmas Day Service at St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove led by Rev Edward Whittaker *Don’t forget The Hub Community Café open every Friday 10am to 3pm in the Jubilee Hall, Station Road, Hatton* Rev. Edward Whittaker 01283 808408 / 07377 934932 / [email protected].

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Whats On December Derby German Group Is a group of German speakers both native and nonnative with a shared interest in or a connection to the German language. A monthly Kaffee und Kuchen get together is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month upstairs at The Carnero Lounge on St Peter’s Street, Derby. Other events are organised that have a connection to a German speaking country or the language. You do not need to be a fluent speaker to come along but at least a basic understanding of the language would be helpful. New members are always welcome; join us at one of our upcoming events. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! For more information and our calendar of events, email/visit: [email protected] / derbygermangroup. wordpress.com.

Derby & District Astronomical Society - DDAS Do you want to know more about the starry skies? Are you interested in learning about everything from constellations to comets? Do you want to keep up-to-date with the latest astronomical news? Then come along to DDAS - our astronomical society meets at the Friends Meeting House in Derby on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. Our next few sessions are about ‘The Cosmic Web’, ‘The Dynamic Universe’ and ‘Being a Space Doctor’. For further details or latest club information, contact: derbyastronomy.org / [email protected].

Mickleover Model Railway Group 10th December - Derby (Trains Only) Swap-Meet from 10.30am to 2pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, 36 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9GE. Buy, sell and swap with fellow enthusiasts. Admission: £1. Free parking. Refreshments will be available. Run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. For further details, contact:  Peter Stanton 01773 279407 / 07798 858532.

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.  3rd December - meeting for members only; AGM & Xmas social. 7th January - a hands-on meeting; your chance to try

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a new skill. Visitors welcome! Please refer to the website for reports with photos on previous meetings, competition results and past newsletters. For more information, contact: James Sharpe 01335 344933 / [email protected] / www.ddwc.co.uk.

The Arts Society Derby Please join us for our monthly lectures at Landau Forte College, Derby starting at 7.15pm and lasting approx. an hour. 6th December - ‘A Right Royal Christmas: How our Royal Families have celebrated Christmas through the ages’ Hopefully the bar will be open, free parking is on site and you may come as a guest for only £6. For further information visit: www.theartsocietyderby.com.

RSPB Derby Local Group 14th December - you are invited to join us at our Indoor Meeting at 7.30pm. We look forward to welcoming Tony Slater with a talk entitled ‘The Wildlife of the Shetlands’. Meet at the Grange Banqueting Suite, 457, Burton Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 6XX. Admission: Members £3 / Non-Members £3.50 / Juniors £1. For more information visit: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/derby.

Derby Social Circle Meets on the 1st Friday of each month at the Evergreen Hall, Allestree, DE22 2FT at 7.30pm. We have a variety of speakers and arrange walks, skittles, lunches and outings. New members will be welcomed with one free (come and find out about us) visit. Forthcoming meetings: 2nd December - Christmas Party for members only 6th January - ‘Lip Reading’ with guest speaker Linda Woodroffe For further information, contact: stobbshelen76@ outlook.com 01332 841088 / pennywilkinson2014@ yahoo.com 01332 986526.

Cats Protection How to make your Christmas tree safe for cats - Cats Protection has lots of ideas on how to make your Christmas tree cat-safe. This includes covering any

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wires leading to the tree by using plastic cardboard tubes and making sure you switch your Christmas lights off at the mains when you’re not home. You should also make sure your Christmas tree has a sturdy base or secure it with weights to stop it from falling over. Any hanging decorations should be hung closer to the top of the tree, out of reach of your cat’s paws, and avoid using glass baubles or any decorations that could break easily and cause harm to your cat. To be super safe, you could ditch the tinsel and swap it for ribbons. But if you want to keep tinsel, just make sure you keep it out of your cat’s reach and don’t let them ingest it. Cats Protection adds that you shouldn’t place any presents for your cat under the tree - especially if they contain catnip, because this will just make your cat manic. Tel: 01332 206956 / [email protected]. org.uk / www.derbydistrict.cats.org.uk / follow FB/ DerbyandDistrictCatsProtection.

Book Sale inc DVDs, CDs, Computer Games, Jigsaws & Christmas Stall 26th November & 3rd December - 10am to 4pm at the Baptist Community Hall, Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6FZ to help fund local Lib Dem Focus newsletters. These are the first sales since the Covid lockdowns, so the aim is to be a bit less crowded. People have already been so generous that there will be different boxes of books at each sale. There are tens of thousands of books: adults’ & children’s, fiction & non-fiction, modern & classics. Paperbacks 50p, hardbacks £1. Also DVDs, CDs and computer games. Everyone welcome. Free entry. If you have books, DVDs, CDs, computer games or jigsaws to donate for the sale, contact: Tel: 01332 721291.

Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association 7th December - Members’ Christmas Lunch with entertainment at Rolls-Royce Leisure. 13th December - Members’ meet at Rolls-Royce Leisure from 12.30pm to 2pm.

Soroptimist International of Derby S I Derby is part of a global volunteer movement whose aim is to improve the lives of women and girls. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7pm at the hotel behind The Kings Highway, Kingsway Retail Park, Derby. DE22 3NH 1st December - we’re buying something orange from a charity shop and wearing it to the meeting to highlight the orange activities for stopping violence against women and girls.

Soroptimist International, Derby is delighted to be part of the History Makers Exhibition at Derby Museum. This incredible exhibition explores inspirational stories and considers what it means to make history past and present. It runs until February 2023. If you would like to make friends with like-minded women, with a social conscience; have fun and work on projects that help improve the lives of women and girls, then please get in touch. We are involved in local, national and international projects. Contact us at: [email protected] / www.sigbi.org/derby / find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Derby Choral Union 10th December - Handel’s Messiah with Central England Camerata directed by Paul Provost, including sections not normally sung. 7pm at St. Alkmund`s Church, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GU. Tickets £20 online or at the door. New singers always welcome www.dcu.org.uk.

Take Heart (Derby) Meetings are held at St Helen’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX from 2.30pm onwards. There is a large carpark 6th December - Christmas Lunch at Mickleover Golf Club For more details, contact: Margaret Storry 01332 766916 / www.takeheartder by.co.uk.

Derbyshire Country Link Is a friendly and informal group of people who share an active interest in the Countryside. If you would like to make new friends and get out into the countryside, then you are warmly welcome to join us at our meetings.  10th December - Tutbury Pantomime 2nd January - Cinema Trip at Uttoxeter Cinebowl Please contact one of the organisers before an event, so that we can look out for you and for any final details about the arrangements. Also visit the national website below: Liz 07702 095649 / [email protected] / Phil [email protected] / www.country-link. org.uk.

Social Evening Playing Whist Do you play, or would you like to learn how to play Whist? We play on alternate Wednesdays, with Contract Whist and Scoring Rummy on the Wednesdays in between, and we play Canasta on Fridays. Nothing

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Whats On December Derby German Group Is a group of German speakers both native and nonnative with a shared interest in or a connection to the German language. A monthly Kaffee und Kuchen get together is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month upstairs at The Carnero Lounge on St Peter’s Street, Derby. Other events are organised that have a connection to a German speaking country or the language. You do not need to be a fluent speaker to come along but at least a basic understanding of the language would be helpful. New members are always welcome; join us at one of our upcoming events. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! For more information and our calendar of events, email/visit: [email protected] / derbygermangroup. wordpress.com.

Derby & District Astronomical Society - DDAS Do you want to know more about the starry skies? Are you interested in learning about everything from constellations to comets? Do you want to keep up-to-date with the latest astronomical news? Then come along to DDAS - our astronomical society meets at the Friends Meeting House in Derby on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. Our next few sessions are about ‘The Cosmic Web’, ‘The Dynamic Universe’ and ‘Being a Space Doctor’. For further details or latest club information, contact: derbyastronomy.org / [email protected].

Mickleover Model Railway Group 10th December - Derby (Trains Only) Swap-Meet from 10.30am to 2pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, 36 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9GE. Buy, sell and swap with fellow enthusiasts. Admission: £1. Free parking. Refreshments will be available. Run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. For further details, contact:  Peter Stanton 01773 279407 / 07798 858532.

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.  3rd December - meeting for members only; AGM & Xmas social. 7th January - a hands-on meeting; your chance to try

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a new skill. Visitors welcome! Please refer to the website for reports with photos on previous meetings, competition results and past newsletters. For more information, contact: James Sharpe 01335 344933 / [email protected] / www.ddwc.co.uk.

The Arts Society Derby Please join us for our monthly lectures at Landau Forte College, Derby starting at 7.15pm and lasting approx. an hour. 6th December - ‘A Right Royal Christmas: How our Royal Families have celebrated Christmas through the ages’ Hopefully the bar will be open, free parking is on site and you may come as a guest for only £6. For further information visit: www.theartsocietyderby.com.

RSPB Derby Local Group 14th December - you are invited to join us at our Indoor Meeting at 7.30pm. We look forward to welcoming Tony Slater with a talk entitled ‘The Wildlife of the Shetlands’. Meet at the Grange Banqueting Suite, 457, Burton Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 6XX. Admission: Members £3 / Non-Members £3.50 / Juniors £1. For more information visit: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/derby.

Derby Social Circle Meets on the 1st Friday of each month at the Evergreen Hall, Allestree, DE22 2FT at 7.30pm. We have a variety of speakers and arrange walks, skittles, lunches and outings. New members will be welcomed with one free (come and find out about us) visit. Forthcoming meetings: 2nd December - Christmas Party for members only 6th January - ‘Lip Reading’ with guest speaker Linda Woodroffe For further information, contact: stobbshelen76@ outlook.com 01332 841088 / pennywilkinson2014@ yahoo.com 01332 986526.

Cats Protection How to make your Christmas tree safe for cats - Cats Protection has lots of ideas on how to make your Christmas tree cat-safe. This includes covering any

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wires leading to the tree by using plastic cardboard tubes and making sure you switch your Christmas lights off at the mains when you’re not home. You should also make sure your Christmas tree has a sturdy base or secure it with weights to stop it from falling over. Any hanging decorations should be hung closer to the top of the tree, out of reach of your cat’s paws, and avoid using glass baubles or any decorations that could break easily and cause harm to your cat. To be super safe, you could ditch the tinsel and swap it for ribbons. But if you want to keep tinsel, just make sure you keep it out of your cat’s reach and don’t let them ingest it. Cats Protection adds that you shouldn’t place any presents for your cat under the tree - especially if they contain catnip, because this will just make your cat manic. Tel: 01332 206956 / [email protected]. org.uk / www.derbydistrict.cats.org.uk / follow FB/ DerbyandDistrictCatsProtection.

Book Sale inc DVDs, CDs, Computer Games, Jigsaws & Christmas Stall 26th November & 3rd December - 10am to 4pm at the Baptist Community Hall, Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6FZ to help fund local Lib Dem Focus newsletters. These are the first sales since the Covid lockdowns, so the aim is to be a bit less crowded. People have already been so generous that there will be different boxes of books at each sale. There are tens of thousands of books: adults’ & children’s, fiction & non-fiction, modern & classics. Paperbacks 50p, hardbacks £1. Also DVDs, CDs and computer games. Everyone welcome. Free entry. If you have books, DVDs, CDs, computer games or jigsaws to donate for the sale, contact: Tel: 01332 721291.

Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association 7th December - Members’ Christmas Lunch with entertainment at Rolls-Royce Leisure. 13th December - Members’ meet at Rolls-Royce Leisure from 12.30pm to 2pm.

Soroptimist International of Derby S I Derby is part of a global volunteer movement whose aim is to improve the lives of women and girls. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7pm at the hotel behind The Kings Highway, Kingsway Retail Park, Derby. DE22 3NH 1st December - we’re buying something orange from a charity shop and wearing it to the meeting to highlight the orange activities for stopping violence against women and girls.

Soroptimist International, Derby is delighted to be part of the History Makers Exhibition at Derby Museum. This incredible exhibition explores inspirational stories and considers what it means to make history past and present. It runs until February 2023. If you would like to make friends with like-minded women, with a social conscience; have fun and work on projects that help improve the lives of women and girls, then please get in touch. We are involved in local, national and international projects. Contact us at: [email protected] / www.sigbi.org/derby / find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Derby Choral Union 10th December - Handel’s Messiah with Central England Camerata directed by Paul Provost, including sections not normally sung. 7pm at St. Alkmund`s Church, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GU. Tickets £20 online or at the door. New singers always welcome www.dcu.org.uk.

Take Heart (Derby) Meetings are held at St Helen’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX from 2.30pm onwards. There is a large carpark 6th December - Christmas Lunch at Mickleover Golf Club For more details, contact: Margaret Storry 01332 766916 / www.takeheartder by.co.uk.

Derbyshire Country Link Is a friendly and informal group of people who share an active interest in the Countryside. If you would like to make new friends and get out into the countryside, then you are warmly welcome to join us at our meetings.  10th December - Tutbury Pantomime 2nd January - Cinema Trip at Uttoxeter Cinebowl Please contact one of the organisers before an event, so that we can look out for you and for any final details about the arrangements. Also visit the national website below: Liz 07702 095649 / [email protected] / Phil [email protected] / www.country-link. org.uk.

Social Evening Playing Whist Do you play, or would you like to learn how to play Whist? We play on alternate Wednesdays, with Contract Whist and Scoring Rummy on the Wednesdays in between, and we play Canasta on Fridays. Nothing

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too serious - it’s just for fun, to socialise and to raise funds for charity. We meet from 7pm to 9pm at Rebecca House Community Room, Uttoxeter Old Road, (opposite South Street), Derby, DE1 1GF. Please meet at 6.50pm to arrange teams and tables. If you don’t know how to play, or would like a refresher please meet at 6.25pm, after half an hour you will be ready to play!   Cost is £2.50 per session, which includes refreshments, with proceeds going to Treetops Hospice, Brain Tumour Research & Friends of Kenya’s Children. To book a place or for further information, contact: Neal 07443 224778.

Christmas Fair & Crafts 3rd December - 10am to 1pm at St John’s Church Hall, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, DE3 9HD. A wide variety of crafts, cake stall, bottle stall, plants, books, jigsaws, raffle. Refreshments available with lunches served from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Derby Life Charity Shops Good Quality Donations Needed for our two charity shops located at 12/14 & 16 St. Peter’s Way, Derbion Centre, Derby, DE1 2NR. Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery and unused gifts, books, bric-a-brac, DVDs, toys and nursery goods, small items of furniture. Look out for our Life Clothing Banks and Boxes situated around Derby. Tel: 01332 349799 / 01332 346686 for donation collection. Volunteers also Needed Urgently. For more details see our Facebook Page or visit our website: www.lifecharity.org.uk / National Helpline 0808 802 5433 / text 07860 077339.

Derby Folk Dance Club Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays (except Bank Holidays & August) at 7.30pm for English Country Dancing at St. Michaels & All Angels Church Hall, Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PU. All welcome. For further information, contact: Tel: 01332 702386.

Reindeer Dash for Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice is seeking schools, nurseries and children’s groups to join their annual Reindeer Dash and have some Christmassy fun with children in December. It’s simple to take part; Treetops provides all the resources including reindeer antlers for children and sponsor forms. Teachers and group leaders decide on the activity and date. Children turn into Santa’s reindeer by wearing the

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antlers and can then reindeer run, walk, or jump, dance at a reindeer disco, dress as a reindeer for a day, or complete in a reindeer football match. Whatever they do, they’ll have a dashingly good time! Eighteen organisations took part in the Reindeer Dash last Christmas, together raising over £26,000. Money raised helped Treetops support 63 local children with bereavement counselling after the death of a loved one. Interested in signing up? Contact: [email protected] / 0115 949 1264 / www.treetops.org.uk/reindeerdash.

Derby French Circle (Cercle Français De Derby) Calling all budding and existing francophones and francophiles. We would be delighted to welcome you to events from our new forthcoming programme. These include: - monthly talks and presentations in French, - weekly French speaking, coffee mornings, - a monthly French book club, - regular social events, - news about francophone films showing locally, and nationally. For further details please contact: https://www.derbyfrenchcircle.org.uk/contact-8.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust - West Derby Group We meet at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Shepherd Street, Littleover, DE23 6GF. 15th December - Christmas Cracker; this year we will be returning to our more traditional Christmas format with quizzes, members’ presentations and of course the seasonal buffet provided by everyone attending. You are very welcome to join us for this festive gathering. Entrance: £2. Tel: 01332 511825.

Littleover Tennis Club We are a small and friendly tennis club in Littleover located at 40, Eastwood Drive, Littleover, DE23 6BN. There is coaching available for all ages and abilities. New members are welcome for social and team tennis. www.littleovertennis.co.uk.

Derby Concert Orchestra 10th December - our popular Christmas Concert at Derby Cathedral, DE1 3GP at 7pm. Programme: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet overture,

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music from Frozen, Star Wars and The Sound of Music, plus carols and Christmas music. Tickets: from the website (only available until 8th December), general admission £15 / Students & concessions £13 / u18s with an adult free. Tickets on the door: general admission £16 / Students & concessions £14 / u18s with an adult - free. www.derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk/book-tickets / on the door.

Derby Life Charity Christmas Afternoon Tea 4th December - please join us and support our 3rd Christmas Afternoon Tea from 2pm to 4pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, 36 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GE. Homemade cakes, sandwiches, scones, and mince pies available. Advance tickets: £10 ppn, available from: Margaret 07966 368162 / Lorraine 07528 443344 / Barbara 07977 041240 or the Life Charity Shop, 1416 St. Peter’s Way, Derbion Centre, Derby DE1 2NR, tel: 01332 349799.

Solo Dancing

samba plus waltz, quickstep etc. Classes every Friday: Intermediate from 9.45am to 10.45am, £5 / Beginner from 11am to 11.45am, £4 / both classes, £7. Venue: the Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton DE13 0HE: For more details, just turn up or contact: Larraine 07598 159744 / [email protected].

Derby & District National Trust Members’ Group We are a friendly and vibrant group run by members. Our aim is to promote the National Trust and local properties. We organise a variety of enjoyable social events throughout the year.  13th December - our next meeting will be at 2pm at The Grange Banqueting Suite (Freemasons Hall), in Littleover. Stephen Flinders is presenting The Old Curiosity Box. This month’s charge will be £5 which will include a drink and mince pie for everyone. Non group members are very welcome.  The Grange Banqueting Suite has plenty of parking and is located at 457 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby. DE23 6XX. For more info contact: Membership Secretary membership.ddntmg@gmail. com.

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too serious - it’s just for fun, to socialise and to raise funds for charity. We meet from 7pm to 9pm at Rebecca House Community Room, Uttoxeter Old Road, (opposite South Street), Derby, DE1 1GF. Please meet at 6.50pm to arrange teams and tables. If you don’t know how to play, or would like a refresher please meet at 6.25pm, after half an hour you will be ready to play!   Cost is £2.50 per session, which includes refreshments, with proceeds going to Treetops Hospice, Brain Tumour Research & Friends of Kenya’s Children. To book a place or for further information, contact: Neal 07443 224778.

Christmas Fair & Crafts 3rd December - 10am to 1pm at St John’s Church Hall, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, DE3 9HD. A wide variety of crafts, cake stall, bottle stall, plants, books, jigsaws, raffle. Refreshments available with lunches served from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Derby Life Charity Shops Good Quality Donations Needed for our two charity shops located at 12/14 & 16 St. Peter’s Way, Derbion Centre, Derby, DE1 2NR. Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery and unused gifts, books, bric-a-brac, DVDs, toys and nursery goods, small items of furniture. Look out for our Life Clothing Banks and Boxes situated around Derby. Tel: 01332 349799 / 01332 346686 for donation collection. Volunteers also Needed Urgently. For more details see our Facebook Page or visit our website: www.lifecharity.org.uk / National Helpline 0808 802 5433 / text 07860 077339.

Derby Folk Dance Club Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays (except Bank Holidays & August) at 7.30pm for English Country Dancing at St. Michaels & All Angels Church Hall, Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PU. All welcome. For further information, contact: Tel: 01332 702386.

Reindeer Dash for Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice is seeking schools, nurseries and children’s groups to join their annual Reindeer Dash and have some Christmassy fun with children in December. It’s simple to take part; Treetops provides all the resources including reindeer antlers for children and sponsor forms. Teachers and group leaders decide on the activity and date. Children turn into Santa’s reindeer by wearing the

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antlers and can then reindeer run, walk, or jump, dance at a reindeer disco, dress as a reindeer for a day, or complete in a reindeer football match. Whatever they do, they’ll have a dashingly good time! Eighteen organisations took part in the Reindeer Dash last Christmas, together raising over £26,000. Money raised helped Treetops support 63 local children with bereavement counselling after the death of a loved one. Interested in signing up? Contact: [email protected] / 0115 949 1264 / www.treetops.org.uk/reindeerdash.

Derby French Circle (Cercle Français De Derby) Calling all budding and existing francophones and francophiles. We would be delighted to welcome you to events from our new forthcoming programme. These include: - monthly talks and presentations in French, - weekly French speaking, coffee mornings, - a monthly French book club, - regular social events, - news about francophone films showing locally, and nationally. For further details please contact: https://www.derbyfrenchcircle.org.uk/contact-8.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust - West Derby Group We meet at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Shepherd Street, Littleover, DE23 6GF. 15th December - Christmas Cracker; this year we will be returning to our more traditional Christmas format with quizzes, members’ presentations and of course the seasonal buffet provided by everyone attending. You are very welcome to join us for this festive gathering. Entrance: £2. Tel: 01332 511825.

Littleover Tennis Club We are a small and friendly tennis club in Littleover located at 40, Eastwood Drive, Littleover, DE23 6BN. There is coaching available for all ages and abilities. New members are welcome for social and team tennis. www.littleovertennis.co.uk.

Derby Concert Orchestra 10th December - our popular Christmas Concert at Derby Cathedral, DE1 3GP at 7pm. Programme: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet overture,

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music from Frozen, Star Wars and The Sound of Music, plus carols and Christmas music. Tickets: from the website (only available until 8th December), general admission £15 / Students & concessions £13 / u18s with an adult free. Tickets on the door: general admission £16 / Students & concessions £14 / u18s with an adult - free. www.derbyconcertorchestra.co.uk/book-tickets / on the door.

Derby Life Charity Christmas Afternoon Tea 4th December - please join us and support our 3rd Christmas Afternoon Tea from 2pm to 4pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, 36 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GE. Homemade cakes, sandwiches, scones, and mince pies available. Advance tickets: £10 ppn, available from: Margaret 07966 368162 / Lorraine 07528 443344 / Barbara 07977 041240 or the Life Charity Shop, 1416 St. Peter’s Way, Derbion Centre, Derby DE1 2NR, tel: 01332 349799.

Solo Dancing

samba plus waltz, quickstep etc. Classes every Friday: Intermediate from 9.45am to 10.45am, £5 / Beginner from 11am to 11.45am, £4 / both classes, £7. Venue: the Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton DE13 0HE: For more details, just turn up or contact: Larraine 07598 159744 / [email protected].

Derby & District National Trust Members’ Group We are a friendly and vibrant group run by members. Our aim is to promote the National Trust and local properties. We organise a variety of enjoyable social events throughout the year.  13th December - our next meeting will be at 2pm at The Grange Banqueting Suite (Freemasons Hall), in Littleover. Stephen Flinders is presenting The Old Curiosity Box. This month’s charge will be £5 which will include a drink and mince pie for everyone. Non group members are very welcome.  The Grange Banqueting Suite has plenty of parking and is located at 457 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby. DE23 6XX. For more info contact: Membership Secretary membership.ddntmg@gmail. com.

No partners required, just bring your feet ... 2 left ones will do! Just fun, friendly classes. Learn to dance Latin steps in line, cha-cha, salsa, mambo, rumba, merengue,

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Festive Tech Six pieces of tech that could shape a whole new you in 2023 Fizzics Draftpour (around £100) There’s little argument as to what most of us prefer when it comes to the draft beer versus packaged option, yet now you can have both. The Fizzics Draftpour enables a can or bottle to be inserted into the base of what is a slick and stylish looking contraption. You then use it like a beer tap, with the liquid streaming through the device’s MicroFoam technology, which enhances flavour, aroma and mouth feel. The Fizzics DraftPour may just have revolutionised the home drinking draft experience, without the bulkiness or expense of a keg purchase. Biolite Firepit+ (around £200) If you know someone who likes to spend more time outdoors, even in the dirty depths of winter, the BioLite Firepit+ could be the perfect gift. Useful for those who crave open-air, be in the garden or on a day out, this brilliant burner is powered by an e cient battery pack, o ering a glowing, heat-driven experience that’s great for BBQs, or just for staying warm. It even has a USB port to charge other devices. Dji Mini2 (around £400) No matter what angle or filter you might achieve with your top-of-the-range camera or smartphone, you’ll never get the views a drone can... 400ft in the air! The DJI Mini2 represents the latest breed of drone, and coming in under 250g it avoids many of the operator restrictions associated with heavier versions. Its folded dimensions are tiny (131x81x58mm) and it can easily withstand gusts of up to 25mph (level five wind resistance).

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Blueair Pure Fan Auto (around £250) How clean is the air around you that you breathe? Thankfully, dust, smoke, pollen and more these can all be neutralised with an air purifier, with the Blueair rated as one of the best on the market. Doubling as an air cooler, it can also help when the hot weather comes back round... however far away that may seem! Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 (around £100) Garmin have evolved from a satellite navigation devices market leader into one of the best brands for dash cam technology, with their Mini 2 succeeding both in its 1080p footage capture, as well as the fact it’s incredibly discreet, fitting, as it does, behind your rear-view mirror. Insurance companies are rapidly talking up the usefulness of dash cam footage during motoring disputes, so this bit of kit could end up saving you thousands. Theragun Prime (around £250) The Theragun Prime can target annoying knots, sore spots and general muscle discomfort, e ciently getting us back into good shape without the need, or expense, of visiting a physiotherapist!

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Festive Tech Six pieces of tech that could shape a whole new you in 2023 Fizzics Draftpour (around £100) There’s little argument as to what most of us prefer when it comes to the draft beer versus packaged option, yet now you can have both. The Fizzics Draftpour enables a can or bottle to be inserted into the base of what is a slick and stylish looking contraption. You then use it like a beer tap, with the liquid streaming through the device’s MicroFoam technology, which enhances flavour, aroma and mouth feel. The Fizzics DraftPour may just have revolutionised the home drinking draft experience, without the bulkiness or expense of a keg purchase. Biolite Firepit+ (around £200) If you know someone who likes to spend more time outdoors, even in the dirty depths of winter, the BioLite Firepit+ could be the perfect gift. Useful for those who crave open-air, be in the garden or on a day out, this brilliant burner is powered by an e cient battery pack, o ering a glowing, heat-driven experience that’s great for BBQs, or just for staying warm. It even has a USB port to charge other devices. Dji Mini2 (around £400) No matter what angle or filter you might achieve with your top-of-the-range camera or smartphone, you’ll never get the views a drone can... 400ft in the air! The DJI Mini2 represents the latest breed of drone, and coming in under 250g it avoids many of the operator restrictions associated with heavier versions. Its folded dimensions are tiny (131x81x58mm) and it can easily withstand gusts of up to 25mph (level five wind resistance).

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Blueair Pure Fan Auto (around £250) How clean is the air around you that you breathe? Thankfully, dust, smoke, pollen and more these can all be neutralised with an air purifier, with the Blueair rated as one of the best on the market. Doubling as an air cooler, it can also help when the hot weather comes back round... however far away that may seem! Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 (around £100) Garmin have evolved from a satellite navigation devices market leader into one of the best brands for dash cam technology, with their Mini 2 succeeding both in its 1080p footage capture, as well as the fact it’s incredibly discreet, fitting, as it does, behind your rear-view mirror. Insurance companies are rapidly talking up the usefulness of dash cam footage during motoring disputes, so this bit of kit could end up saving you thousands. Theragun Prime (around £250) The Theragun Prime can target annoying knots, sore spots and general muscle discomfort, e ciently getting us back into good shape without the need, or expense, of visiting a physiotherapist!

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Keeping your home Healthy The HomeSafe cleaning system puts the health and safety of you, your family and our team of maids at the core of how we work. • Uniformed and professionally trained staff • 100% guaranteed and fully insured • Regular and occasional cleans • Free in home estimate • All materials supplied • No contracts

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Windows. Doors. Conservatories. Fascia.

full bathroom installation

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UPGRADE YOUR OLD CONSERVATORY ROOF FOR A NEW ALL YEAR ROOF Replacing your old conservatory roof to a new warm roof stops you feeling cold in winter and too hot in summer. • Upgrade your double-glazed units to planitherm energy saving glass, with argon gas infill and warm edge spacer bar to save more heat.

Bathing a problem? We can help

• All windows, doors and conservatories are made to suit your individual taste and design.

Bathing a –problem? – we can help Bathing a problem? we can help • Wet rooms • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets

• Wet rooms • Disabled Facilities Grants Wet rooms Facilities Grantsfor over 60s and • Walk• in showers and baths • • Disabled Disabled Facilities Grants Walk in showers and baths • Discounts Walk in showers and baths over 60s • Waterproof wall panelling • • Discounts Discounts forfor over 60s, andand EXpersonnel Service personnel • Waterproof wall panelling EX Service Waterproof Service • panelling Slip resistant safety flooring • wall Slip resistant safety flooring • EX Charity work personnel and• Charity grants work and grants Slip resistant safety flooring • Charity work and grants • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets Grab rails,Call shower seatsadvice, & raised toilets for our friendly

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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.

Send a brief description with your price and telephone number to [email protected] by the 4th of each month. Please note our new guidelines for these pages that are offered as a free of charge service for our readers

Dishwasher - white, Bosch Exxcel Express, vgc, £50. Tel: 07923 826464 (Hilton)

* please keep to 4 items per entry * please keep your description brief * We will only run the same items a maximum two times

Glasses - Derby Beer Festival, 17, 1978-1989, £40. Tel: 07843 777513

We thank you for your help in keeping these pages working well for all. For Sale... MacBook Air Laptop - 13inch screen, 1.4GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB hard drive, 4GB 1600 MHz DDr3 memory & Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536 graphics, MacOS Big Sur Version 11.7 installed, full factory reset, excellent clean condition and all keys fully operational, £130. Tel: 01283 730391 (Hilton) Large Recliner Chair - DFS, biscuit colour, W38ins (arm to arm), inbuilt mobile phone charger, 11 months old, very good condition, £300 ono. Tel: 01332 764998 / 07946 919991 (Littleover) Mountain Bike - KTM Ultra Fun, 21” frame, £250. Tel: 07590 234618 (Littleover) Pre-recorded Mini Discs - 52 discs & one new disc available due to unrepairable recorder/player, genres from 1960’s to 2000’s, pop, folk, country, compilations, modern classics., gd value for a music enthusiast who owns a working mini disc player, £25 for the lot. Tel: 07980 608187 (Littleover) Shopping Trolley - brand new, never been used, picture available if needed, £10. Tel: 07794 831823 (Allestree) Ladders - aluminium light weight 3-step folding, folded height 72cm, as new, £25 ono. Tel: 01332772656 (Littleover)

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Walking Jacket - Sprayway Geo Gore-tex waterproof & breathable men’s hill, blue/navy, detachable hood, zipped pockets, pull cord at waist and bottom, medium, fit chest up to 46”, little used, excellent condition, £35 Tel: 07980 608187 Levelling Ramps - pair of Fiamma Magnum, for caravan or motor home, 50cm x 20cm x 9cm, hardly used, £15.  Tel: 07772 360469 (Littleover) Various Handbags - Radley, Fiorelli, Fossil, some barely used; Radley, £20; Fiorelli, £15; Fossi,l £20. Tel: 07754 375232(Allestree) Denby / Bourne Denby Pottery - selection, various pieces from ‘Homestead’, Brown & Blue, Wheatsheaf, Birds & Fruit collection, Deep Blue also available in various pieces, collectors items, some very old, various reasonable prices to clear. Tel: 07958 141878 (Littleover) Solid Oak Dining Table - good quality, L150cm x W90cm x H75cm with 6 dark brown dining chairs and set of separate black fabric covers, table extends easily to L210cm with 2 table leaves stored under table, 3 chairs have minor areas where faux leather scuffed, good condition, £85. Tel: 078133 29398 (Allestree) Leaf Blower - Swift cordless, vacuum & mulcher, used once, cost £84, accept £50. Mains leaf blower & vacuum, £10. Tel: 01332 551447 (Darley Abbey) Deadline for classified items: 4th of the month, every month, for the following month’s magazine.

Mama & Papas Travel System - pushchair, carrycot/pram, car seat with isofix, all for £60. Tel: 01332 554576 (Allestree)

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Send a brief description with your price and telephone number to [email protected] by the 4th of each month. Please note our new guidelines for these pages that are offered as a free of charge service for our readers

Dishwasher - white, Bosch Exxcel Express, vgc, £50. Tel: 07923 826464 (Hilton)

* please keep to 4 items per entry * please keep your description brief * We will only run the same items a maximum two times

Glasses - Derby Beer Festival, 17, 1978-1989, £40. Tel: 07843 777513

We thank you for your help in keeping these pages working well for all. For Sale... MacBook Air Laptop - 13inch screen, 1.4GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB hard drive, 4GB 1600 MHz DDr3 memory & Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536 graphics, MacOS Big Sur Version 11.7 installed, full factory reset, excellent clean condition and all keys fully operational, £130. Tel: 01283 730391 (Hilton) Large Recliner Chair - DFS, biscuit colour, W38ins (arm to arm), inbuilt mobile phone charger, 11 months old, very good condition, £300 ono. Tel: 01332 764998 / 07946 919991 (Littleover) Mountain Bike - KTM Ultra Fun, 21” frame, £250. Tel: 07590 234618 (Littleover) Pre-recorded Mini Discs - 52 discs & one new disc available due to unrepairable recorder/player, genres from 1960’s to 2000’s, pop, folk, country, compilations, modern classics., gd value for a music enthusiast who owns a working mini disc player, £25 for the lot. Tel: 07980 608187 (Littleover) Shopping Trolley - brand new, never been used, picture available if needed, £10. Tel: 07794 831823 (Allestree) Ladders - aluminium light weight 3-step folding, folded height 72cm, as new, £25 ono. Tel: 01332772656 (Littleover)

Reach approx.

8000 homes & businesses

Walking Jacket - Sprayway Geo Gore-tex waterproof & breathable men’s hill, blue/navy, detachable hood, zipped pockets, pull cord at waist and bottom, medium, fit chest up to 46”, little used, excellent condition, £35 Tel: 07980 608187 Levelling Ramps - pair of Fiamma Magnum, for caravan or motor home, 50cm x 20cm x 9cm, hardly used, £15.  Tel: 07772 360469 (Littleover) Various Handbags - Radley, Fiorelli, Fossil, some barely used; Radley, £20; Fiorelli, £15; Fossi,l £20. Tel: 07754 375232(Allestree) Denby / Bourne Denby Pottery - selection, various pieces from ‘Homestead’, Brown & Blue, Wheatsheaf, Birds & Fruit collection, Deep Blue also available in various pieces, collectors items, some very old, various reasonable prices to clear. Tel: 07958 141878 (Littleover) Solid Oak Dining Table - good quality, L150cm x W90cm x H75cm with 6 dark brown dining chairs and set of separate black fabric covers, table extends easily to L210cm with 2 table leaves stored under table, 3 chairs have minor areas where faux leather scuffed, good condition, £85. Tel: 078133 29398 (Allestree) Leaf Blower - Swift cordless, vacuum & mulcher, used once, cost £84, accept £50. Mains leaf blower & vacuum, £10. Tel: 01332 551447 (Darley Abbey) Deadline for classified items: 4th of the month, every month, for the following month’s magazine.

Mama & Papas Travel System - pushchair, carrycot/pram, car seat with isofix, all for £60. Tel: 01332 554576 (Allestree)

All goods are bought at your own risk and the sale, condition and exchange of monies is not the responsibility of Warwick Directories Ltd. This is a free of charge service so please, only private individuals selling genuine items and no businesses.

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A local magazine helping you get under the nose of potential customers

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Advertise in Hilton & Dove Valley Life Reach approx. 7500 homes and businesses in Hilton, Hatton, Tutbury, Etwall, Egginton, Church Broughton, Scropton and Foston.

For more information please contact Fiona on 01332 416242 or email [email protected] www.warwickdirectories.co.uk

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Useful Numbers Police Derbyshire Constabulary Hospitals Derby Urgent Care Centre (NHS walk in centre) Queens Hospital & Burton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Royal Derby Hospital Children’s Emergency Dept Emergency Department Medical Assessment Unit NHS Direct Utilities Gas Electricity Water Severn Trent Emergency (24hrs) (Water leaks & sewerage issues) Severn Trent Billing Enq Anglian Water Water Supplies & Emergencies South Staffordshire Water Leakline Helplines Samaritans freephone Rape Crisis Group Consumer Direct Citizens Advice Bureau Age UK, Derby & Derbyshire NSPCC RSPCA Travel East Midlands Airport Birmingham Gatwick Heathrow Luton

101 01332 224700 01283 566333 01332 340131 01332 786873 01332 783111 01332 788707 111 0800 111 999 0800 056 8090 0345 145145 0800 783 4444 03457 500500 03457 145145 0800 243 352 116123 01332 372545 08454 040506 01332 295711 01332 343232 01332 294652 0300 1234 999 01332 852852 0844 576 6000 0870 000 2468 0870 000 0123 01582 405 100

The Hilton Directory will be distributed during the first week of every month (or as near to it as possible). All artwork must be completed and proofed no later than the deadline date. All monies must be paid by the invoice date. Not conforming to these guidelines could result in adverts being withdrawn from being published. We reserve the right not to publish certain adverts. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements nor any consequences arising from this. We are not to be held responsible for damage or loss of copy or error in printing. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with the Trades

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Manchester 0161 489 3000 Stanstead 0870 000 0303 British Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Barton / Trent Buses 01332 292200 Traveline 0871 20022 33 Trent Barton Buses 01773 712265 Councils Derby City Council 01332 293111 Derbyshire County Council 01629 580000 Bulky Waste Collection SDDC 01283 595795 District Council 01283 221000 Hilton Parish Council 01283 730969 Churches Hilton Methodist Church Minister Rev. Dave Bonny 01283 213297 St Helen’s Etwall, All Saints Trusley, All Saints Dalbury, St Wilfrid’s Egginton & St Michael’s Sutton on The Hill Revd Stella Greenwood 01283 732846 The Parishes of St John’s Boylestone, St Michael’s Church Broughton with Barton Blount, All Saints Hatton & St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove (Appletree Churches) Rev E Whittaker 01283 808408 / 07377 934932 / [email protected] Our Lady of Lourdes 01332 514107 Grace Church 01283 329848 Miscellaneous Key Door Locksmith Solutions 01332 948100 Hilton Scout Hut 07544 543831 [email protected] Etwall Pharmacy 01283 732724 Hilton Optomtery/Pharmacy 01283 736353 Good Life Pharmacy, Hatton 01283 813944 Dean & Smedley, Tutbury 01283 812218 Hilton Village Hall 01283 730300 [email protected] Tutbury Village Hall Bookings 01283 812248 Egginton Memorial Hall Booking Clerk 07773 561062 Hatton Jubilee Hall Bookings 07925 160699 Public Protection Response Service 01332 643023 Public Protection Officer Team [email protected] Rubbish, dog fouling etc. in a pubic area www.derby.gov.uk/report-it/ Public Park issues [email protected] Crimestoppers crimestoppers-uk.org 0800 555 111 Descriptions Act 1975, Business Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977 and Sex Discriminations Act 1975 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. All artwork used in the Hilton Directory and produced by Warwick Directories Ltd must not be published in any other media without our permission as this is a breach of copyright laws. We would like to thank the various advertisers who have helped to make this directory possible. However, it must be pointed out that the accuracy of any statements cannot be warranted, nor any products or services advertised guaranteed or endorsed.

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Exceptional home care visits from exceptional carers Most people in need of care would prefer to stay in their own home. Our home care visiting service is carefully tailored to suit your loved one’s needs, can help them retain their independence and stay connected to friends, relatives and pets. Our caregivers are carefully selected. We find excellent people with the right mix of skills, experience and a true caring nature, so that they can provide consistently superior home care.

Companion & Social Care Personal Care Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Post-Hospital Stay Care Palliative End of Life Care

Find out how a Visiting Angel can help

Call: 01283 319 400 www.visiting-angels.co.uk /eaststaffs [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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Useful Numbers Police Derbyshire Constabulary Hospitals Derby Urgent Care Centre (NHS walk in centre) Queens Hospital & Burton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Royal Derby Hospital Children’s Emergency Dept Emergency Department Medical Assessment Unit NHS Direct Utilities Gas Electricity Water Severn Trent Emergency (24hrs) (Water leaks & sewerage issues) Severn Trent Billing Enq Anglian Water Water Supplies & Emergencies South Staffordshire Water Leakline Helplines Samaritans freephone Rape Crisis Group Consumer Direct Citizens Advice Bureau Age UK, Derby & Derbyshire NSPCC RSPCA Travel East Midlands Airport Birmingham Gatwick Heathrow Luton

101 01332 224700 01283 566333 01332 340131 01332 786873 01332 783111 01332 788707 111 0800 111 999 0800 056 8090 0345 145145 0800 783 4444 03457 500500 03457 145145 0800 243 352 116123 01332 372545 08454 040506 01332 295711 01332 343232 01332 294652 0300 1234 999 01332 852852 0844 576 6000 0870 000 2468 0870 000 0123 01582 405 100

The Hilton Directory will be distributed during the first week of every month (or as near to it as possible). All artwork must be completed and proofed no later than the deadline date. All monies must be paid by the invoice date. Not conforming to these guidelines could result in adverts being withdrawn from being published. We reserve the right not to publish certain adverts. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements nor any consequences arising from this. We are not to be held responsible for damage or loss of copy or error in printing. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with the Trades

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Manchester 0161 489 3000 Stanstead 0870 000 0303 British Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Barton / Trent Buses 01332 292200 Traveline 0871 20022 33 Trent Barton Buses 01773 712265 Councils Derby City Council 01332 293111 Derbyshire County Council 01629 580000 Bulky Waste Collection SDDC 01283 595795 District Council 01283 221000 Hilton Parish Council 01283 730969 Churches Hilton Methodist Church Minister Rev. Dave Bonny 01283 213297 St Helen’s Etwall, All Saints Trusley, All Saints Dalbury, St Wilfrid’s Egginton & St Michael’s Sutton on The Hill Revd Stella Greenwood 01283 732846 The Parishes of St John’s Boylestone, St Michael’s Church Broughton with Barton Blount, All Saints Hatton & St Mary’s Hilton with Marston on Dove (Appletree Churches) Rev E Whittaker 01283 808408 / 07377 934932 / [email protected] Our Lady of Lourdes 01332 514107 Grace Church 01283 329848 Miscellaneous Key Door Locksmith Solutions 01332 948100 Hilton Scout Hut 07544 543831 [email protected] Etwall Pharmacy 01283 732724 Hilton Optomtery/Pharmacy 01283 736353 Good Life Pharmacy, Hatton 01283 813944 Dean & Smedley, Tutbury 01283 812218 Hilton Village Hall 01283 730300 [email protected] Tutbury Village Hall Bookings 01283 812248 Egginton Memorial Hall Booking Clerk 07773 561062 Hatton Jubilee Hall Bookings 07925 160699 Public Protection Response Service 01332 643023 Public Protection Officer Team [email protected] Rubbish, dog fouling etc. in a pubic area www.derby.gov.uk/report-it/ Public Park issues [email protected] Crimestoppers crimestoppers-uk.org 0800 555 111 Descriptions Act 1975, Business Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977 and Sex Discriminations Act 1975 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. All artwork used in the Hilton Directory and produced by Warwick Directories Ltd must not be published in any other media without our permission as this is a breach of copyright laws. We would like to thank the various advertisers who have helped to make this directory possible. However, it must be pointed out that the accuracy of any statements cannot be warranted, nor any products or services advertised guaranteed or endorsed.

To advertise please call 01332 416 242 or e-mail [email protected]

Exceptional home care visits from exceptional carers Most people in need of care would prefer to stay in their own home. Our home care visiting service is carefully tailored to suit your loved one’s needs, can help them retain their independence and stay connected to friends, relatives and pets. Our caregivers are carefully selected. We find excellent people with the right mix of skills, experience and a true caring nature, so that they can provide consistently superior home care.

Companion & Social Care Personal Care Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Post-Hospital Stay Care Palliative End of Life Care

Find out how a Visiting Angel can help

Call: 01283 319 400 www.visiting-angels.co.uk /eaststaffs [email protected]

You can now see our latest edition online at www.warwickdirectories.co.uk now!

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