LOCAL LINKS 5 7 17 33 ISSUE 105 SALES Heather Digby Dear Readers, Sarah Deakin

We’re feeling particularly summery this issue, so getting into DESIGN the ‘spirit’ of the impending sunshine we’ve found you some Liona Baldwin fabulously fun alcoholic punches for you to lounge in the garden sipping! One is truly fun with scoops of ice-cream, certainly not ACCOUNTS for the kiddos though! Jan Evans

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CONTRIBUTORS Including: Angela Sargent, There’s a Beer For That, Premier Mobility, Village, Perry Deakin

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E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 5 6 Local Links Issue 105 Solstice Stunners s we race towards the monuments line up with the modern feats of engineering year’s longest day - sunrise during the Winter that also line up with the Athe 21st June, it got us Solstice, a time of jubilation sunrise on certain days of the thinking of all those fab ancient marking the end of winter, a year. monuments built to align with particularly difficult season the sun. It’s amazing really, during ancient times. It was long rumoured that the the thought and ingenuity to sun shone down the length devise and build some of our of Box Tunnel near Bath, most iconic solar structures. a structure engineered by Isambard Kindgom Brunel, on Brunel’s birthday (9th April). Only this year were railway workers able to test this theory as the line was closed due to The most obvious for us here At the winter solstice the construction works. Here’s the in the UK is Stonehenge, one sun shines down the burial stunning image! of our most recognisable chamber corridor at Abu structures and was built over Simbel, Egypt. It illuminates 4,500 years ago, and has many the deities at the back of the different meanings to people vault, except for the god of today. the underworld who always remains in darkness. Stonehenge is pretty rare. More often than not, ancient Interestingly, we’ve got a few Photograph: Brunel-Adam Scott/GWR Brunel-Adam Photograph:

E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 7 8 Local Links Issue 105 By The Barn by Angela Sargent ow it’s nearly mid- summer and the Ndaylight hours are at their longest. The weather, is balmy and pleasant and our crops can start to ripen and our grass should be nearly ready for cutting and being made into silage for our winter feed.

Mid-field is a place that easily gets forgotten, but in large fields there may be ‘beetle-banks’, a thin and narrow strip of unsprayed and uncultivated ground, which is left for insects, beetles and spiders to thrive on. Small mammals benefit too, using the strip as a highway through, what might otherwise be dangerous, open country.

Sky lark plots are also found mid-field in large, open arable fields and they are used by the birds to forage, as, after April, winter sown crops are too dense for them to get into. Larks nest on the ground but rise high up, singing, then fall back down, beautiful to hear and see, one of the ‘summer’ sounds!

E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 9 Beer-staycation By There’s A Beer For That s the holidays approach, the UK Astaycation has never been more popular with us Brits. From the isles of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall people are choosing to holiday at home. The diversity of our island is perfectly reflected by the beer we brew and enjoy, so wherever you choose to have your Brit based break you can be sure there’s a local brewery nearby to visit. If your staycation is closer to home, you probably already know that you’re spoiled for choice. Marston’s, Marston’s is the world’s largest brewer of cask ale. They produce excellent beers under various brands including Wychwood, Banks’s, Mansfield, Brakspear and Jenning’s. Thornbridge, Bakewell Thornbridge produces beers of the highest order. Jaipur is a multi-award-winning IPA and a modern classic. Then there’s Versa, a wheat beer that’s fresh, fruity with orange, banana and spicy notes – a summer beer if ever there was one.

10 Local Links Issue 105 E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 11 12 Local Links Issue 105 Champions Trophy by Perry Deakin s this the future of Cricket’s one-day second drive the games popularity International Sport? division includes not only the across the world. I huge miss of West Indies talent, With Cricket’s Champions but also genuine challengers Now to England’s chances Trophy tournament taking to the established top-table at this summers tournament place across only three venues like Ireland and Afghanistan, – many pundits favourite to in England and Wales this along with perennial triers win but a lot will depend on summer, it begs a question such as Holland, Scotland and their ability to cope with home regarding the standard of Zimbabwe – we must continue team pressure against the best teams competing in world to involve as many countries in the world. sporting events. as possible if the game is to develop. They are certainly my tip for The format for this tournament the trophy, but my confidence is simple – only the best eight The ICC has 105 countries has been dented a little by one-day sides in the world are affiliated – only involving the loss of all-rounder Chris invited and the tournament the top 8 sides smacks a little Woakes – a devastating blow will be done and dusted of elitism and surely there and a problem for selectors within two and a half weeks remains a place and format for – Woakes has delivered with – a vastly different proposition others to compete and expand bat and ball over the last 18 to Cricket’s World Cup which the game? months and there does not includes cricket minnows seem to be an all-round option and takes over 6 weeks to I would have no issue with to go to which will leave complete. continuing the Champions England short in either batting Trophy in its current format but or bowling! The advantages of this format only providing we continue to are obvious; with only the best hold a more inclusive Cricket But let’s be positive – England competing we will see high World Cup with opportunities to win and light up our quality cricket at every game for as many cricketing nations summer! and witness the world’s best as possible to compete – at every venue – a short, sharp unfortunately, the ICC appear tournament to crown the best to be suggesting a reduction one day side in the world – but in competing sides for future the advantages end there! world cups and It is difficult to see how aspiring I can’t help cricketing nations can improve but think this and establish themselves if we diminishes move to this type of tournament the games moving forwards and one clear exposure problem with the format is around the that we will not see The West world - not Indies, for instance, at the their remit on event as they dropped out of any level! the world’s top 8 sides this year following significant off field Come on ICC – let the politics depriving their side of smaller nations compete with its top talent. the best, it is the only way to

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E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 15 16 Local Links Issue 105 Super Summertime ith summertime and prisons; and in businesses includes volunteering for imminent and and local authorities. 12 months, physical activity Wschool holidays or skills for 12 months and creating a host of ‘bored’ The Award is banded into another for 6 months. The teenagers languishing in 3 levels, ‘Bronze’, ‘Silver’ Award also requires attending darkened rooms on games and ‘Gold’. Each level an expedition for 4 days/3 consoles and social media, requiring additional levels of night. There’s also a residential why not encourage them to commitment and effort. The section where they must get out into their communities, areas are set around activities undertake a shared activity in gain new skills and make a that take a minimum of one a residential setting away from difference? hour a week over a set period home for 5 days and 4 nights. of time, so they can be fitted The Duke of Edinburgh in around academic study, Signing up to do the DofE isn’t Award (DofE) was founded in hobbies and social lives. expensive, costs to enrol are 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke between £20 - £30 depending of Edinburgh and since its Bronze – for those aged 14+: on the level being worked inception has grown to 144 includes volunteering for towards. nations. The awards recognise 3 months, physical activity adolescents and young adults for 3 months and learning a The list of activities is mind for completing a series of new skill for 3 months. The bogglingly exciting. Young self-improvement exercises Award also requires attending adults can get involved in centred around fitness and an expedition for 2 days/1 things from cyber safety & volunteering. night. You also have to do 3 drug and alcohol education to more months in one of the ballet, underwater rugby, ship Many schools often organise Volunteering, Physical or Skills recognition and forestry! The participation in the ‘DofE sections. list is truly exhaustive! Award’ but did you know that interested young adults Silver – for those aged 15+: For more information on how can also sign up through a includes volunteering for 6 to sign up to the adventure of multitude of different routes? months, physical activity or a lifetime, visit: www.dofe.org You’ll find the DofE in a variety skills for 6 months and another of places. In schools, colleges for 3 months. The Award and universities; in youth also requires attending an organisations like the Scouts, expedition for 3 days/2 night. Guides and Army Cadet Force; in young offender institutions Gold – for those aged 16+:

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20 Local Links Issue 105 Keep On Movin’ Market Hall where their Their Russell Street shop is still business was born 10 being kept open for Trading years ago. with the busy workshop carrying out services, The couple have been maintenance and repairs. trading from Russell Street in Burton which The company are also has been successful Motability Accredited so can over many years, but provide you with a scooter or with it being a little bit power chair on the scheme if off the beaten track they you qualify. felt that they needed a f you are a regular visitor more central location. If you would like any to Burton’s Indoor Market information on mobility Ithen you may have noticed They will be stocking products or the services they a new mobility store, just their usual mobility range, offer, please pop in and see opened up on the outside of including mobility scooters, them at either store, or contact the market. power chairs, rise & recline the team on 01283 547726 or chairs, wheelchairs, walkers, 07713 641061. Anthony and Debbie Walker incontinence products and a and their team, have just good variety of aids for daily They look forward to seeing launched ‘The Mobility Centre’ living. you! and have returned to the

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his month EIGHT lucky To enter this month’s readers will win a £25 competition, all you have to do VOUCHER from The is put your name, address and Alphabet Gift Shop to daytime telephone contact spendT on their fabulous range number on a postcard and of gifts, cards and homewares. send it to:

The Alphabet Gift Shop aims The Alphabet Competition, to surprise and delight. They Local Links Media, have a range of practical gifts FF 22J Imex Business Park, for children and adults that are Shobnall Road, fun, colourful and beautifully Burton-on-Trent, made and great value for DE14 2AU. money. Many of their products are selected to be personalised Alternatively, you can e-mail if required with embroidered your details to: or appliquéd names or with photographs. They also design [email protected] and make a range of textile goods which they personalise The closing date for entries with print or embroidery. is the 11th of July, and the When they source gifts for the winners will be announced in shop they try to find UK made our August edition. goods and where possible buy from local Derbyshire Good luck to everyone who designer/makers. enters!

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E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 25 What’s On Guide TUESDAY 20TH JUNE SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 1st Branston Guides Art Classes Traditional English Dancing Every Wednesday Evening. A fantastic Weekly classes at The Horseshoe, Sunday mornings (except in high unit for girls aged 10-14. They will Tatenhill following a programme of summer) at King’s Bromley Village Hall, make friends, grow in confidence and skills development with a focus on DE13 7HW, from 11am until 1pm. learn lots of new skills. To make it drawing and observation, then we will Practices currently concentrate on the better, all this is done through a wide be drawing with colour and using water Border style of Morris dancing, but we range of activities, from ice skating to colour paints and mixed media. Lessons also have sections of the side who do canoeing, and craft to cooking, there is will cost £10, or £8 if paid a half-term Step Clog and Rapper Sword. Beginners something for every girl! Contact: Kirsty in advance. Please email or phone for of any age are always very welcome Tel: 07794759608 further details or to reserve your place. and willing volunteers will usually Contact: Helen Tarr Tel: 07791 228 881 find themselves doing a complete THURSDAY 29TH JUNE dance before the end of practice! We Dementia Walking for Health Champagne Breakfast are a friendly and fun loving group Every Thursday, meeting at 10:45am Barton Under Needwood WI with of dancers. Contact: Nigel Moss Tel: at Oaklands village in Swadlicote Guest Auctioneer Charles Hanson at the 01283 790088 for an 11am start. All participants Boar’s Head Sudbury at 9.30am.Grand must be accompanied by a carer/ Raffle -1st Prize £100 2nd Prize £100 MONDAY 26TH JUNE dementia friend on this walk. For more and many more prizes. Tea and Coffee Jungle Body Mash Up Fitness Class information on any of our Health Walks on arrival. Prize for the best handmade Join me for an exhilerating 50min please check out the following web pink cancer bow. In aid of the Breast class, combining high intensity address: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ Care Unit at Queen’s Hospital Burton. walkfinder/east-midlands/swadlincote- Booking Essential. For further details cardio & boxing style moves with a choreographed dumbbell workout. get-active-forest or call Judi Whileman and booking contact: Mrs Penny on 01283 563483 Carthy, Telehone:01283 716626, Email: This class is designed to push your [email protected] limits, improve stamina, build lean muscle, burn fat & improve strength. FRIDAY 30TH JUNE Every Monday from 6:15pm, at Richard Friendly Fridays WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE Friendly Fridays following the success Priory Art Group Wakefield Primary School, . £5/class (+50p dumbbell hire, unless of Live Well, aimed at those living We are a small friendly group of artists well with dementia and their carers. meeting at the Priory Centre, Church bringing your own). Contact: Steph J Dance & Fitness Tel: 07806 931664 Brewhouse’s cosy cinema space Road, Stretton, every Wednesday at 1.30pm. We will enjoy musical morning, 9.30 to 12. New members TUESDAY 27TH JUNE entertainment with low lighting and are always welcome, whatever your controlled sound levels with tea and level of experience,so why not come Burton Dance & Social Club biscuits. and have a chat to see what we have to We invite and welcome anyone over 18 offer. Contact: Sandra: 01283 329743 years of age. We meet every Tuesday SATURDAY 1ST JULY Evening 8-11pm at Marstons Sports Burton Ramblers SATURDAY 24TH JUNE and Social Club, Shobnall Road, Walks most Saturday’s, Sundays and Open Gardens Burton-on-Trent. Activities include every other Wednesday. All walkers 24th and 25th June 2017. Featuring sequence, ballroom and line dancing welcome to join this friendly local 12 gardens to view from 12-5pm. to professional live music, bingo, raffles group, walking in Staffs, Derbys and There will also be Scarecrows, Church and food nights. Come along and join Leics. Please visit our website for more Flower Festival (10.30-4.30), Art and us and meet new friends. For more Embroidery exhibition, Plant sales and information. Contact: Burton Ramblers information contact Pauline: 01283 Tel: 07724 352529 Food and Gift fair(Sat only 10-4). Wrist 519159 bands and programmes are available SUNDAY 2ND JULY from Marchington Community Burton U3A Shop, The Old Yard, Church Lane Gardens Sunday A social club with over 30 interest From 1 - 6pm, gardens open throughout Marchington, ST148LF. groups catering for retired and semi More info at www.marchingtonfestival. the village, plant & craft stalls, retired people who wish to keep their refreshments, Flower Pot people in the co.uk or www.marchingtonshop.co.uk minds and body’s active. The groups Contact: Gill Scarlett Tel: 07837754405 churchyard. Programme, £4, available cover a wide range of activities from from village newsagents or church Spanish - Bridge, Digital Photography - Yoxall Open Gardens lychgate & participating gardens on the Gardening, to name just a few. We meet day. All proceeds to St Mary’s Church. Sat 24th and Sun 25th June. Open at The Dial for coffee on the 2nd and 4th 12.30pm to 4 30pm, £5 for both days. Further information from 01283 Tuesday’s of the month. Children under 12 go free. Programmes 813320 and entry wristbands from the school and some gardens. All proceeds to WEDNESDAY 28TH JUNE MONDAY 3RD JULY Village organisations and to Charity. Kraftiz Jive X 15 lovely gardens to visit! For garden Rosliston Forestry Centre - 10am- 7.30pm Monday nights at Marstons inspiration or just a stroll. Enjoy a great 12noon - Join Julie for a craft activity Sports & Social Club, where men and weekend outdoors. Plant sales, BBQ at including stamping and card making. women of all ages get together for a the Crown Pub. 10 % plant discount at Adults and children welcome. Please night of laughs, giggles and a relaxing Woodhouse Green Nursery with open call 01283 480272/ 07971 268943 for anaesthetic drink or two while the gardens entry ticket. more details. operation takes place!

26 Promote your event for free at www.locallinksmedia.co.uk... Find more events on our website TUESDAY 4TH JULY SATURDAY 8TH JULY Art & Craft Drop In Burton Hospitals Friends Bingo Burton Ramblers Every Friday, term time only. Clays First Tuesday of every month. £1.00 Walks most Saturday’s, Sundays and Lane Sports Pavilion. 10 to 12 noon. admission this includes refreshments at every other Wednesday. All walkers Admission £1. half time. Raffle and Tombola available welcome to join this friendly local to add to the fun of the evening. All group, walking in Staffs, Derbys and SATURDAY 15TH JULY Leics. Please visit our website for more Rollestonbury Concert proceeds are directed to Queens information. Contact: Burton Ramblers This year featuring two acts, Jump and Hospital to provide the extras for patients Tel: 07724 352529 Almost Olly. See our website www. and staff. Contact: Julie Hammond Tel: rollestonscouts.org.uk for more details 07517126935 SUNDAY 9TH JULY on these 2 great acts. Gate opens at Strawberry Tea 4.30pm and the music will continue WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY A one off event, come and enjoy a until 11pm. Hot food and this year 4 Burton Abbey WI Strawberry Tea, accompanied by gentle bars. Tickets from Starbucks News, on- Meeting at the Brewhouse on the first music provided by the Friday Five to line from our website and at the gate. Wednesday of the month at 10am to be held in All Saint’s Church, Alrewas 12 noon. Good Speakers, refreshments, at 3.00pm on Sunday 9th July, tickets Derwent Brass also days out organised. New members cost £5.00. Contact: Revd, John Allan Playing live at St Mary’s Church in welcome. For more information contact Tel: 01283790486 Stretton, DE13 0HD. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets costing £10 each Pauline Gaskin 01283 565620 MONDAY 10TH JULY are available from the St Mary’s Parish Lindy Hop & Vintage Dance Classes Office on 01283 564216 or by phoning Barton-Under-Needwood WI Monday nights during term time 8-9pm 01283 561566. 1st Wednesday of every month at St Learn to Lindy hop, Charleston and James Church Hall. Meeting 7.30- swing dance to the best vintage music 9.30 with good speakers, refreshments at Tutbury Castle! Our relaxed, friendly and fun. Organised events and trips and welcoming lessons are suitable for all ages and abilities, for those with a BRANSTON IN BLOOM throughout the year. New members and Residents interested in supporting visitors always welcome. partner or without. You’ll get fit and socialise, as well as get access to a Branston in Bloom 2018 please contact range of vintage events throughout the Branston in Bloom coordinator, THURSDAY 6TH JULY Jo - 07908 067408 Burton Friendship Club the year. Monday nights, 8-9pm term time at Tutbury Castle. www. Meets the 1st Thursday in every month dancewithredandginger.com 10am for 10.30am in the Rolleston Club. Join us for speakers, quizzes, TUESDAY 11H JULY COMPETItiON WINNERS games, lunches, coffee mornings, day Ballroom Dancing Class Congratulations to our Lucinda trips and holidays.Phone Stuart and Improver’s ballroom dancing class Smith competition winner, who has Penny 01283-716626 7.15 - 8.15pm £3.50 followed by social dancing - a mix of ballroom and won A Studio Session & £200 worth Friendship Circle sequence 8.15 - 9.45pm £2.50. At the of Prints: Meets at 7.30 pm on the first and Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton third Thursday of every month in the DE13 0HE ring Larraine if more info Hannah Brown, Horninglow schoolroom at the rear of Stretton required on 01332 518161 Methodist Church. We meet for Look out elsewhere in LOCAL activities, speakers, trips and friendship. Wildlife Watch LINKS All are most welcome. For further Rosliston Forestry Centre Wildlife this month to win a £25 information contact Iris on 01283 Watch 2-4pm. Explore the site Voucher from The Alphabet Gift 546909. looking for Wildlife. Various activities Shop! throughout the year from pond dipping FRIDAY 7TH JULY to nature walks. Prices vary from £1.00 Alrewas Bridge Club to £2.50 depending on sessions. Please LAST MONTH’S SUDOKU ring 01283 535039 for more details. Meets at 2pm each Monday, PUZZLE SOLUTION Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY the Royal British Legion Club. All Adult Dance Class welcome. Contact: David Hall Tel: Weekly term time class. Adult dance 01283 792 464 class, Barton Village Hall. Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am, £5. All welcome! Burton Flower Club Contact: Rach Pickett Tel: 07419991225 Burton Flower Club meets at The Priory Centre, Church Road , Stretton on the FRIDAY 14TH JULY first Friday of most months at 7.30pm. Family History Club Enjoy flower arranging demonstrations, The Club meets on the 2nd Friday of the workshops, flower themed outings and month in Room 2 at the Burton on Trent Library from 10 am till 12 noon. You more with our welcoming, friendly may be completely new to exploring club. Visitors £4 apart from the your family history or you may have Christmas demonstration £10. Find us many years of experience - you will be at www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk / equally welcome. We have speakers on phone 01283 704180 a wide variety of subjects relating to family history.

...find more events online: www.locallinksmedia.co.uk 27 Yoxall Glorious Gardens ommunity events are always fabulous and a super way to bring the neighbourhood Ctogether! This June, why not join the lovely Village of Yoxall in celebrating a weekend of gardens, interest and fun.

Residents will be opening their gardens on Sat 24th and Sun 25th June to raise money for village organisations and charity so why not pop along between 12.30pm to 4.30pm? You can get programmes and entry wristbands from the school and some gardens. There are 15 lovely gardens to visit for inspiration or just a stroll. Stretch your legs and enjoy a great leisurely weekend outdoors! £5 for both days. Children under 12 go free.

Enjoy a visit to the historical village church open with flower festival and school children’s garden. Visit the bell tower and enjoy some refreshments here too! There’s so much to do, crafts to enjoy, ice-creams, a car boot, lots of plants for sale, 10% plant discount at Woodhouse Green Nursery included with your ticket and even a BBQ at the Crown Pub!

28 Local Links Issue 105 E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 29 30 Local Links Issue 105 E-mail us at [email protected] or call us on 01283 564608 31 32 Local Links Issue 105 Healthy Holiday holiday is a time to A Treat a Day: to feel like you are depriving unwind, to see new How do you pass up strawberry yourself and resent it. Aplaces and try new crepes with cream if you are things. But it can also make in Paris? How do you manage Water Is Your Friend: you very uneasy about eating, to vacation in Hawaii without Keep all systems going by if, for example, you are trying tasting pineapple cheesecake? drinking your daily water to eat healthy and maintain or The answer is: you don’t. Just requirement. Travelling can lose weight. Here are some try to keep your treats to one dehydrate you, and so can tips to stay on a healthy eating a day. After that, opt for a being out in the sun more than plan while on your holibobs healthy choice instead. your body is used to. If you and still enjoy yourself! can, stock your car, backpack, Better Choices on or hotel room with ice-cold Walking Is Your Secret the Menu: bottles of water. Bring water Weapon: Make healthy choices that everywhere you go. appeal to you at restaurants When sightseeing you’ll do a whenever possible. Why is lot of walking. This can offset it important to order more any extra calories you do treat healthy choices only if yourself to. So go ahead and they appeal to take that stroll after dinner, you? Because swim in that beautiful hotel if they don’t, pool, take your kids up on that you’re going early morning hike!

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