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A welcome sign in Codnor - 23rd January 2012
The pub sign outside the Marquis of Ormonde.
£250 for Hearing Help Amber Valley - 30th November 2011
The Full House Orchestra string section raises £250 in a charity concert.
Ripley Gateway - 12th September 2011
When an open space and playing field is well-used, why re-locate it somewhere else?
Official Opening Ceremony - 11th September 2011
Sunday's September Gala at the Derby Adoption Centre of the
Cats Protection also
saw the official opening of the new reception area and isolation wing.
Not a good weekend for air shows - 22nd August 2011
The Red Arrows were not alone in suffering disaster this weekend. As well as Red Arrows Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging who died
when his plane crashed just outside Bournemouth, there were two other deaths during air show performances.
First, Todd Green, a wingwalker, died when he fell 200 feet while attempting to transfer from the wing of
a plane to the skid of a helicopter. This tragedy occurred at the Selfridge Air Show near Detroit.
Secondly, Bryan Jensen died when his biplane, known as "The Beast", struck the ground at the Kansas City Air Show.
Waingroves Worry - 5th July 2011
An area of land between Waingroves and Codnor is the proposed site of a development of nearly 100 new homes. But can
Waingroves cope with them? Click the image to read more.
Sculpture in Heanor - 1st June 2011
Heanor has a new sculpture on the small patch of land next to the Tesco roundabout.
Click the image to read more.
Big & Beautiful reverses the trend - 16th March 2011
With so many shops closed or closing down in Heanor (See 'Spot the Trader, 10th March, below), it's good to see a new one opening.
Big & Beautiful has opened in the premises where Aletas used to be and sells a good range of clothing including larger sizes.
We wish them well.
Is Wake n' Bacon off the back burner again? - 30th March 2011
A little over four years ago, we wrote about an invention that wakes you up to the smell of grilled bacon. Not just the smell though, as the
device actually cooks some bacon for you. Well, pressure of other inventions and a career meant that the inventor didn't have time to pursue
his creation although he did have at least one party interested in taking it closer to full production.
Now, after all this time, Matty Sallin, the inventor, has been on ABC's TV show Shark Tank demonstrating his bacon grilling
alarm clock in person. Perhaps we are getting closer to seeing one in the shops?
Read more about Matty Sallin and his work at www.mathlete.com
£2,000 per spoke - Codnor gets its own winding wheel - 13th March 2011
In February this year, Codnor joined the list of towns and villages to have its own Winding Wheel.
Is it money well spent? Read more.
The on-going nuclear disaster in Japan
One of the best articles written about the nuclear disaster comes from
The Economist.
The links within this article
are also excellent, including the regularly updated commentary from MIT.
Spot the trader - 10th March 2011
Walking through the town centre of Heanor is not a rewarding pass-time. So many shops empty. More closing down.
See more.
Handing over the petition - 9th February 2011
Members of Loscoe Women's Institute, users and staff of the Charles Hill Sports Hall and other supports of the campaign
gathered at the centre to hand over the petition to Councillor Bob Moon. He then
presented the petition to the full Amber Valley Borough Council meeting later that evening at Ripley Town Hall.
In accordance county council policy, any petition with more than 1,200 signatures has to
be the subject of debate and this will take place at the next full AVBC Meeting to be held on Tuesday 1st March at Ripley Town Hall
Visit the campaign website for up to date details.
1,343 signatures - 7th February 2011
The Save Charles Hill Sports Hall petition has attracted 1,343 signatures and will be handed over to
Councillor Bob Moon at the Charles Hill Sports Hall on Wednesday 9th February at 11.15am.
Anyone who wishes to attend will be most welcome.
The petition will then be presented to the full AVBC meeting that evening at Ripley Town Hall.
Visit the campaign website for up to date details.
Jaropa sponsors new campaign website - 27th November 2010
At a meeting of the volunteers who are campaigning against Amber Valley Borough Council's plans to close the Charles Hill
Sports Hall, it was agreed that a dedicated website should be set up.
Jaropa is pleased to support this campaign by sponsoring
the new website, which can be found at www.savecharleshillsportshall.org.uk
Charles Hill Sports Hall - 13th November 2010
The Charles Hill Sports Hall in Loscoe will close and be demolished next year unless a third-party company or
organisation can be found to take it over from Amber Valley Borough Council. The council says that it the hall is too
costly to keep open as it already receives an annual £60,000 subsidy and is also in urgent need of repair. However,
many local people do use it and feel that this is exactly the kind of facility that the council is supposed to provide.
Read more.
Cat & Fiddle Cycle Challenge - 3rd October 2010
Despite dreadful weather conditions the 55 mile cycle ride from Stoke, via Macclesfield and the Cat & Fiddle road took place
as usual.
Strong winds and driving rain didn't damper the cyclists' enthusiasm and they still all appeared cheerful.
Amber Valley Beer & Cider Festival (30th September - 3rd October 2010)
Great to see that the first Amber Valley Beer & Cider Festival was well attended and got off to a cracking start.
It was held at
Butterley Stationn, home of the Midland Railway Centre near Ripley, Derbyshire.
The festival was held in a marquee and with another bar on two (stationary) railway carriages. First impressions were not encouraging with nobody in
sight, no cheery sounds, and a less than obvious route to the marquee via an almost deserted railway station. Heavy rain also made one of the routes
very muddy, but once inside, hot food and live entertainment on Friday and
Saturday evenings, and over fifty beers, ciders, perry and wines, ensured success. Such was the popularity that by about 9pm on Saturday evening, many
of the beers were beginning to run out.
Visit the Campaign for Real Ale website.
Find out more about the Midland Railway Centre.
Dedication Memorial - 25th September 2010
Dedication Memorial at the Loscoe Wheel.
Derbyshire Day 2010
News and pictures from the third annual Derbyshire Day.
Yellow Duck Marine loses a wheel!
The Yellow Duck Marine, the famous amphibious vehicle that takes sightseers around the city of Liverpool, including a tour
afloat in the docks, came to grief on the city streets when a wheel was lost. Quite how a wheel can come off when the vehicle is in use is a mystery
but luckily nobody was hurt and the operators are cooperating with the police investigation so we might learn more in due course.
Unfamiliar with the Yellow Duck Marine?
Visit our entry on 'The Pages' to learn more.
Pirates Muster in Liverpool
Cannon & musket, pirates & smoke.
Find out more about what took place on Liverpool's waterfront.
World Record attempt in Liverpool
Find out more about the attempt to break the World Record.
On the Waterfront
Fire on the water and music in the air.
Nook no more
Apparently without word of explanation or apology 'for any inconvenince caused', The Nook fish & chip shop in Loscoe
has ceased trading.
XH558 flies again
Following last year's disappointment when the XH558 Vulcan was airworthy but unable to fly at RAF Waddington owing to the Permit
to Fly not being obtained in time, it's good to be able to report that she was allowed to display this year. But only just. The test flight that confirmed
that all the winter's maintenance had succeeded took place on Thursday. On Friday, just one day before the airshow, the paperwork was
submitted to the CAA to obtain the Permit to Fly. Fortunately, with lessons learnt from last year, all parties had agreed to co-operate
to turn the paperwork around in record time, which appears to be just what happened.
Scene from days gone by on Codnor Denby Lane
Peter Jolly's circus came to Denby.
The scene could be from before the Great War apart from the vehicles and colour photography of course.
No Red, White & Blue Festival for Codnor and Denby this year
The British National Party has decided not to hold its annual festival on land off Codnor Denby Lane this year, citing concerns
about the cost of policing the 'agitators' that the event attracts. The festival may be replaced by several smaller events at various locations
around the country.
The cost of policing the festival, or more accurately perhaps, policing the protestors against the festival was in the region of £250,000 in
2008. Last year, the figure rose to £500,000. This year, the BNP has stated that fears of the cost rising to £1 million, have been a factor
in their decision to replace the festival.
The Derby 10k Road Race and 3k Fun Run - 11-Apr-10
The annual 10k Road Race attracted nearly 3000 runners this year.
The Fun Run followed on at 11am and all ages and abilities were represented.
The Queen visits Derby - 01-Apr-10
The Queen visited Derby to give out the Maundy Money, and to visit the new
Derby Royal Hospital to formally open it and give it its Royal name.
Suspected arson in Loscoe, Derbyshire - 29-Mar-10
The Loscoe Miners' Welfare building in Loscoe, Derbyshire, was on fire today. Police are treating the incident as suspicious.
The Mercian Regiment in Ripley - 15-Mar-10
The Mercian Regiment marches through Ripley in Derbyshire, having received freedom of Amber Valley.
George's Fish & Chip Restaurant - opening soon
After major refurbishment, building work, several changes of management, then closure for an extended period, the Thorntree pub
on Woodlinkin is finally set to re-open as one of George's Fish & Chip Restaurants.
Codnor's newest boarding cattery - Now open
Building work on the new Appletree House Cattery is complete and the cattery is open for business.
Visit their website for details.
Fire at Heanor Gate Science College. 23-Feb-2010
Fire-fighters were called early on Tuesday morning when fire was discovered in H Block.
More, with updates as details are known.
The Evergreen Centre in Loscoe re-opens. 11-Feb-2010
After closure for work to take place, the Evergreen Centre re-opens.
More...
Feris Wheel arrives in Nottingham again. 09-Feb-2010
Near freezing temperatures, icy wind, snow on the way.
Not the best place to have to work but the job's got to be done.
More pictures.
Icicles on the Snake Pass. 30-Jan-2010
Whilst most of the snow and ice has now melted away, a bush at the side of the A57 Snake Pass stands covered in icicles.
The road had been flooded as the snow melted and a nearby stream overflowed. The air temperature
was still a couple of degrees below freezing, though, so every time a vehicle went through the water, the bush
was showered with near-freezing water, which then became frozen water, forming long icicles.
High water as the thaw continues
The River Derwent reaches high levels as the snow continues to melt on higher ground. The footpath from Chester Green
into the city centre is under water as is passes beneath St. Mary's Bridge (far left).
The full and fast flowing river was carrying branches, debris, and a few ducks and seagulls, swiftly downstream.
Click any image to enlarge.
Christmas lights & fireworks
Christmas Lights switch-on in Ripley, Friday 4th December, plus
Late Night shopping, Christmas Lights switch-on and fireworks display in Heanor on Monday 7th.
Flooding in York
The Ouse breaks its banks.
Click on the image to view many more pictures of the flooding in and around York.
Café No. 1 (25-Nov-09)
Following a flood, extensive work was required to
repair the Café in time for its re-opening on Tuesday 1st December.
It was all worthwhile though, with the re-opening being declared a great success.
Dan's Den, the free children's play area within Café No. 1, is also open again.
Café No. 1 at 30, Market Street, Heanor.
Noble House (24-Nov-09)
Heanor's popular Chinese resaturant is closed down.
Prices go bananas
Read about banana prices
Anti-BNP Protesters in Codnor
Codnor Denby Lane is closed
The Mars Hoax
The Mars Hoax
Those speeches
The Nigel Farage speech and What Daniel Hannan MEP said.
Fire at the Crest of the Wave
Fire at Heanor's fish and chip shop.
Details...
Butterley Engineering
Jobs lost as Butterley Engineering goes into administration
Internet News
Internet news (moved)
Goodbye British Pound (?)
Goodbye British Pound (?)
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