All Things Local - Belper Edition October/November 2015

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October / November 2015

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EDITORS LETTER


Helen Young Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator.

and welcome to the autumn edition! I hope youve all had a brilliant summer. The weather has been a bit mixed as usual, but weve still managed to pitch the tent a few times which is great as I really do look forward to spending quality time away from home with my husband Roy and our friends.

With the imminent change of season, dont forget that British Summer Time officially ends on Sunday 25 October and you should put your clocks back by one hour. The nights are darker, the leaves are falling and Halloween and Bonfire night are just around the corner. Its time for cosy nights on the sofa, where you can relax with a cuppa and have a good look through this edition.

For those of you who like to plan ahead for Christmas, now is the time to start. You might just find inspiration for that unusual gift youre looking for, and if you would like to get your house and garden ready for the festive season, youll find all the local people you need to help you within these pages. Please keep your business local where possible, our local shops and trades people always need your support!

Many thanks to Horsley Lodge for providing a 2 course Saturday evening meal for 2 people as this editions crossword prize turn to page 6 to enter.

Remembrance Sunday falls on 8 November this year please wear a poppy with pride.

I wish you all a happy and healthy couple of months and Ill see you again just before Christmas.

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If you own property abroad, do you know who is going to inherit your property when you are gone? Now there is an even more important reason for those who own property abroad to make, or update, their will. Cassandra Worton of Shacklocks LLP explains:

Many people living in the United Kingdom have a connection with another country, for example because they have property abroad or they are a national of one country but live in another. However, every country has its own laws about inheritance and different laws may have a different outcome when it comes to inheritance.In many countries, for instance, the law insists that certain shares in your estate are reserved for close family members; this is sometimes called forced heirship. When those laws conflict, how do you know which law applies? The interaction of these laws is often complicated and unclear, making it uncertain who will inherit your estate.

The good news is that, on 17 August 2015, the European Succession Regulation came into effect and it is of particular importance for those owning property in an EU Member State where the Regulation applies. The new Regulation aims to introduce clarity and reduce the complications that can arise from conflict of different laws.

The Regulation allows citizens of the European Union to make some choices at the time they make their will, regarding the law they want to apply to the distribution of their estate. This makes it even more important for owners of property in different EU countries to make a will or, if they have made a will before the Regulation came into force, to update it as soon as possible. This will ensure that their estate passes to their chosen beneficiaries in the most tax-efficient way, minimising the risk of costly disputes. As you might expect, every rule has its exceptions and, in this case, the new Regulations do not apply to property in Ireland or Denmark so owners of property in these countries should take extra care to get specialist advice.

Shacklocks LLP are Solicitors and Investment Advisors with offices in Belper, Ripley, Allestree and Mansfield. Cassandra Worton is a Partner with Shacklocks LLP and is a Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners. The content of this article is of a general nature and should not be relied on to apply to specific situations. If you own property abroad and wish to make a will or update your existing will, contact Cassandra Worton at Shacklocks LLP on 01773 822333 or email [email protected].

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONALLegal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors

In each edition legal advisors from Shacklocks deal with important legal topics. This month Marion Vesey (pictured) invites us to think about making a decision that will benefit future generations.

Making a Will is a serious business. It is a time which gives many people cause to stop and think about how they want to be remembered when they are gone.

Many people are attracted by the idea of doing something to help others less fortunate than themselves after they pass away, particularly if their family are adequately provided for or if they have no close family. Whilst some still like the idea of supporting major national charities, there are many who prefer to benefit more local causes or causes close to their heart, possibly where they have had a personal involvement or received support during their lifetime.

Something that our team will discuss with clients in this situation is the idea of setting up their own charitable trust which can continue to provide support for charitable causes of their choosing long after they have passed away. Creating your own charity means that your trustees can provide support to those who need help most. There can be a great sense of satisfaction in knowing that your trustees will carry out your wishes after you have gone and that your name will be associated with such good deeds even after you are no longer around.

At Shacklocks we have set up a number of charitable trusts over the 150 years or so we have been in business and we still look after those trusts today. One of the charitable trusts we look after, for example, was established by a will in the 1940s to provide accommodation for elderly residents.

70 years later the trust is still providing that accommodation.

Another of the trusts we look after was set up by a client who wanted to help people with particular medical conditions. Her kindness has enabled her trustees to provide financial support to a gifted young musician who has experienced a number of health issues that have interfered with her education, to enable that child to be educated in the most appropriate environment.

A Charitable Trust can be set up either during your lifetime with savings and investments built up already, or alternatively through a specially prepared Will that will only take effect following your death and will therefore not deprive you of capital or income during your lifetime.

Our team at Shacklocks have a particular speciality in preparing arrangements of this kind and also of acting as professional trustees to enable wishes to be fulfilled and instructions to be followed.

If you are thinking of supporting charities through your Will or during your lifetime with a lump sum, why not talk to us about the different ways in which we can help you benefit those good causes, and how to make the most of the tax rules that enable a charitable cause to benefit.

Call us at Shacklocks to talk about how we can help you to help your favourite local causes.

Telephone Shacklocks on 0845 602 2344 or email me at [email protected].

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Ellis-Fermor & Negus are delighted to welcome Grace Steele to the firm as a new Private Client Director.

Based at the Belper office, Grace brings over 25 years experience of working in the specialist area of wills, probate, powers of attorney, trusts and inheritance tax planning.

Im thrilled to be joining the team at Ellis-Fermor & Negus! Its a very friendly, approachable firm with a great ethos. says Grace, who is moving from a large corporate legal practice to offer the bespoke, face-to-face service that she likes to provide for clients.

Grace has always practised within the Derbyshire and Nottingham area, establishing an enviable reputation due to her knowledge, hard work and diligence. She has a large local and national client base, and looks forward to welcoming new clients to Ellis-Fermor & Negus too. Every family and every situation is different, explains Grace, so I concentrate on really getting to know and understand clients and their family set-up, managing their

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expectations of how theyd like to leave their estate and advising them on the most tax-efficient ways of maintaining and passing on their wealth. Many of my clients have been with me for years.

Having specialised in this particular area of law throughout her career, Grace is highly qualified shes also a Chartered Tax Adviser. I call myself a lawyer with an added specialism!

It is clear from talking to Grace that she is incredibly passionate about what she does, not only on the legal side of things but the personal element too. I love being able to help families by being their trusted adviser. I offer honesty and support, calling on my experience to give clients the confidence to make decisions, helping them to be as prepared as they can be for the loss of a loved one, and avoiding problems or difficult situations. To facilitate this, Grace offers a flexible service, meeting clients in her office or visiting them at home in order to accommodate their needs.

Grace adds Ellis-Fermor & Negus is a firm that is looking to the future, which is why I was keen to join them. Im here for the long-term and, with the support of an excellent team, Im looking forward to offering clients old and new the high level of personal service that they deserve.

Contact Grace Steele at Ellis-Fermor & Negus on 01773 307362 (direct line) or 07562 398394 or email [email protected].



We buy a house. We look after it and keep it in good repair to ensure were warm and dry. We hope it stays that way. We can spend 10,000 on a car but we have to maintain it (at least to MOT standards!). Looking after things seems appropriate. We know we should, but do we? We buy a pension or an investment but what do we do with it?

Often we receive contact from the public with pensions or investments that were bought many years ago from financial institutions (often high street) that no longer exist, and nobody is looking after them.

Up until the last few years, most financial products were advised on a transaction only basis. Effectively, this meant advice was sought and a product solution was provided at the time, and the advising firm was paid accordingly. Financial advice has been traditionally supplied on this basis for over 100 years in the UK.

At the start of 2013, the Retail Distribution Review changed how advice was given and paid for. Commission was abolished, replaced by a client agreed fee arrangement and in many cases today advice is paid for by the client both initially and on an agreed ongoing basis.

Why the need for ongoing advice? Most investment driven financial products (whether stocks and shares, ISAs, pension funds or investment bonds for example) contain assets that have varying degrees of investment risk. Sometimes the risks of such investment change naturally through migrations in the markets. Or perhaps your own attitudes to investment risk can change. Your timescales for investment perhaps shorten.

Money Matters:Financial Health Check

Fund managers looking after the day-to-day running of the funds can move on, could be poor performing, or the costs become expensive and poor value. The overall suitability of a financial product can change, as can your personal circumstances. Legislation can change, rendering the product you are left with as being no longer fit for purpose. The recent rule changes to pensions have left many old pension contracts being unable to facilitate the clients wish at retirement.

Some companies merge or sell out, leaving clients in dormant funds and contracts. How would you know if the product you were left with was economical, efficient and still meeting your needs? How does it compare with other contemporary financial solutions? Many banks and building societies are no longer able to provide even the most basic of support to some of their legacy clients. Strict regulation means that firms can only provide financial advice where they are permitted to, and often that means high street investors are left without the help, support and advice they need to ensure their solutions are still fitfor purpose.

Isnt it time you gave your finances an MOT? Seek independent financial advice and have your financial health checked.

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This information is general only and is not intended to address your particular requirements. The data above should not be relied upon in its entirety and shall not be deemed to be or constitute advice. No individual or company should act upon such information without receiving appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of their particular situation.

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I hope you have all enjoyed a lovely summer. As you read this, we will be fast approaching the darker, winter months.

It has been a lovely summer, with time spent with family and friends and I am always pleased to be able to return home during recess and spend time in the constituency. It allows me the opportunity to get out and about in the local area and attend events that are taking place in the various villages and towns in Mid-Derbyshire. We are verylucky to have such an active local community with so much going on. The Belper Food Festival was fantastic once again this year. I thoroughly enjoyed joining thousands of others along the High Street sampling the food and drink on offer and meeting all the exhibitors there was something for everyone.

The Belper Games too continues to go from strength-to-strength and this year was bigger than ever. The tragic story of how the games came about will be known to many in Belper: following the death of his wife Penny to Systemic Scleroderma and Pulmonary Fibrosis, Nick Wheeler and his team have put on three fantastic Belper Games raising funds for these charities and also for Ataxia. More importantly, the event has raised awareness of these three little-known illnesses. A date for next years Games has already been announced, Saturday 16th July 2016; a tremendous day out for a great cause.

The summer recess was also an excellent opportunity to host a visit from the Minister for Community and Social Care, the Rt Hon. Alistair Burt MP. The visit was arranged after I invited him to come to

Mid-Derbyshire to meet local GP surgeries looking to expand their services. Representatives from practices from Allestree, Oakwood, Spondon, Duffield, Borrowash and Belper attended the meeting.

The meeting was held at the Whitemoor Medical Centre in Belper and after a brief tour from Dr H Kinsella, Senior Partner at Whitemoor, the Minister met with local GPs and health representatives from across Mid-Derbyshire to discuss the various issues that they experienced as health practitioners. The Minister responded by confirming that there would be a significant marketing campaign to recruit an additional 5,000 GPs by 2020. There would also be a need to increase community care as the older population increases in addition to encouraging a healthier lifestyle so that illnesses are prevented in the first place. I am sure that the Minister appreciated hearing the views and experiences of GPs and will have some key points to take back to the Secretary of State for Health for consideration.

Before recess, I was delighted to be able to celebrate National Care Homes Open Day and I visited a number of care homes on the day in my constituency, including Springwood House Residential Home in Duffield. To celebrate the day, guests were invited to visit the Home to enjoya cream tea and to listen to music. It was good to have the opportunity to talk to residents and meet with staff.

The forthcoming months are going to be busy in the run up to Christmas with more events planned. Keep an eye on my website www.paulinelatham.co.uk for details regarding a further Pensions Workshop, Arts meeting and a Community Clear Up Day.

Mrs Pauline Latham OBE [email protected]

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There are two things you can say with confidence, where we live. Firstly, that it rains - a lot. Secondly, if you dont like the weather, just give it half an hour and then there might be something along thats more to your taste.

If, like us, youre keen on becoming more green, having a water butt is a must. Otherwise, youre literally tipping a valuable resource down the drain.

Our problem has always been the layout of the garden. Well, that and my feebleness at lugging watering cans around. But Anne, who uses the Internet for research rather than Twitter, found a solution.

This water butt, she declared, pointing at the screen, will fill other water butts for us and wherever we want to place them. I must have made a wow face because Anne immediately nodded sagely in my direction.

Our Rainwater Hub arrived a few days later in the post. (Anne had, of course, ordered it before showing me, to save time.) After Id prowled around it a couple of times, we agreed to let our neighbour put it up, so that it was done properly. To be fair, the instructions were easy-peasy, only Im known to be drilly-silly.

The neighbour popped over in the week, looked over the paperwork and scratched his head. Are you sure it goes up on the wall? Of course, I replied with my rehearsed answer, its a gravity fed system. Now it was his turn to make a wow face and he didnt disappoint.

I left him to it and went off to make some kindling because every man likes to feel useful.

Half an hour later, the Rainwater Hub was installed and connected by a hose to water butt number two. The next day it absolutely poured down and, after a little trial and error (the error being that I hadnt read the butt connection instructions properly too busy sniggering), I checked the online video and soon everything was in place. The hub and our three water butts were duly named John, Paul, George and Ringo. Collectively: The Buttles. The whole system is, in effect, one giant water butt, only its spaced out around the garden.

Now for the first time, we can also use rainwater, from the hubs second tap, for the indoor plants in the conservatory; great news for us, the sweet peppers

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and the chillies, as were on a water meter.

The cat was curious about all the garden hoses, but soon went back to stalking the frog that Anne discovered in the damp ground behind the montbretia. Being able to harvest this much rain also means we can wash the car for free, should I ever get round to it. Its on my list, along with growing kale beside the perpetual chard and trying a small lemon tree in the conservatory.

Our handyman neighbour has already been back to see the hub in action, and to see the storage capacity of the system. He dropped hints about us renaming John in his honour. However, as hes not named George (as in Martin), Pete (as in Best), or Stuart (as in Sutcliffe), thats pretty unlikely. Mind you, theres always the possibility of adding another Buttle to the band!

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Normally pronounced Suthell, Southwell is a small town to the north-east of Nottingham which has the magnificent Southwell Minster as its centrepiece; if you visit Southwell try and find time to visit it.

Getting there!Trent Bartons The Sixes from Belper Bus Station (at 00, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour) is your first bus. Change in Derby Bus Station, bay 5, to Trent Bartons Red Arrow which will take you to Nottinghams Victoria Bus Station. There is a bus every 10 minutes.

Walk through and out of the Victoria Centre onto Lower Parliament Street and turn immediately left to the bus stops, where you want stop V4.

Nottingham City Transports Service 100 to Southwell departs at 13 and 43 minutes past the hour... then 50 minutes later you are there! The bus does a circuit of the village before reaching the Minster where it stops.

The Minster stands on a site where a church has stood going back to 627AD; however the present church was completed in 1150 AD.

Should you choose to, you can come back to Nottingham from the same stop at 17 and 47 minutes past the hour, then on Trent

Bartons Red Arrow to Derby and The Sixes to Belper.

Alternatively, Stagecoach Service 28 to Mansfield leaves from the same stop at 45 minutes past the hour, taking just under an hour.

The return to Belper from Mansfield Bus Station is from Bay J on Trent Bartons The Nines, on the hour and at 15, 30, and 45 minutes past the hour which will get you to Ripley in about an hour and a quarter.

Leave that bus at Peacocks in Ripley town centre, cross the road, and there Trent Bartons The Sixes will again take you back to Belper at 3 and 33 minutes past the hour.

TicketsBus Pass holders as usual travel free. All Trent Barton services (The Sixes, Red Arrow and The Nines) are covered by Trent Bartons Zig Zag ticket. The Nottingham City Transport and Stagecoach services will require separate tickets.

People who might be interested in the buses used are invited to try my transport blog on http://railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk.

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Weve all got one or two items of clothing that we love; you know the ones whenever you put them on you feel great and receive compliments, or people ask where theyre from well, The White Island Boutique, tucked away in a courtyard opposite Belpers market place, is brimming with such finds.

For those who have already discovered the boutique, its their go-to place for statement pieces and unique, wearable garments. Anyone who hasnt already found it should pay a visit, to find out what theyre missing! From stunning costume jewellery, to eye catching tops and dresses, and the most comfortable layering knits or throw-on cover ups; the shop may be small but youll be amazed at their fantastic range.

The boutique has been in Belper for almost two years now, but its new owner, Nicky, took over in April this year. Ive always loved the shop, so when I heard Lynda was moving on I called her and said Where am I going to shop now?...and that was that! Within 12 hours I was taking it on! It was a whirlwind decision but one of the best ones Ive ever made. I absolutely love the boutique and the customers are so lovely.

Ive made a few changes and put my own stamp on the place, without losing the essence of the shop. Whilst many of the lines remain the same, Ive introduced some new ranges, which are very popular.

Most of the clothing comes from Spanish, French or Italian designers, and the European influence is evident in the beautiful fabrics, colours and styles. I only buy one or two of each garment to make sure they remain individual; you dont have to worry about bumping into other people wearing the same thing! says Nicky.

The autumn/winter range is coming into stock, with great gift ideas, must-have transitional pieces and warm winter garments including leather gloves, coats, fabulous faux fur gilets, cashmere scarves and a few show-stopping party outfits.

So, give yourself, and your wardrobe, a treat and visit The White Island Boutique, 8a The Courtyard, Market Place, Belper, open on Tuesdays, and Thursday to Saturday, from 10am 4.30pm. For a taste of what the boutique has to offer visit www.whiteislandboutique.co.uk (where a small selection of their range is available to buy online) or like White Island Boutique on facebook.

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Did you grow these raspberries yourself Mrs Miles? Richard asked, running low on small talk.

Before theyd arrived, his girlfriend Ruby had hinted it was critical he make a good first impression on her grandmother. Then shed abandoned him in the kitchen while she went out to fetch in the washing. She was taking her time.

Oh yes, Rubys grandmother showed no signs of being put out to have a strange young man sat at her kitchen table, and call me Betty.

It was clear that Betty liked feeding her guests. The more he ate, the more she seemed to warm to him. So far hed put away three scones, two cups of tea and a fat wedge of pork pie. All he had to do now was eat this bowlful of raspberries to secure that vital seal of approval.

He picked up his spoon and looked down at the fruit. Beneath the thick layer of sugar Betty had sprinkled over them, the raspberries appeared to be moving. He looked closer. Amongst the fruit, hundreds of greenfly staggered drunkenly, unable to decide whether this was the best, or the worst day of their lives.

These look delicious, Richard said. His spoon hovered above the bowl.

Theyre organic. Betty smiled, No nasty pesticides or anything like that.

No need to even wash them then, Richard said, hoping to jog Bettys memory about the obviously overlooked stage of food preparation.

The test of a good raspberry is that it doesnt need washing, Betty whispered confidentially, spoils the flavour.

Quite right, Richard coughed.

Richard looked miserably at the contents of his bowl, unable to bring himself to offend poor Betty.

Something wrong? Betty said. Can I tempt you to a drop of evaporated milk with them?

Before he could refuse shed disappeared into the dark cave of the pantry. Richard grabbed the opportunity to save a couple of the bewildered greenfly from their grizzly

fate. It was the least he could do.

These things never go out of date do they? Betty reappeared with a small rusty tin of evaporated milk. It doesnt even have a sell by date on it, which is a good sign.

Richard thought this was the worst possible sign. How could he tell Ruby that her grandmother was losing her mind? Betty rooted around in the cutlery drawer. That tin openers gone walkabout again, she sighed. Richard had to think fast before the tin opener was found.

Dont open that big tin just for me, he said cheerfully. Then, taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and spooned the raspberries into his mouth.

It was an unpleasant mixture of flavours and textures, sweet and bitter, soft and crunchy. He swallowed after the minimum of chewing, meanwhile scooping up the next mouthful, until the bowl was finally empty. It may have only taken a minute, but it seemed to last an eternity.

Delicious, Betty, Richard said with one final gulp. Really lovely, thank you.

I expect youll want another cup of tea now? Betty said.

Perfect, Richard said, glad to have something to wash it all down.

And well done Ducky, youve passed the test. Betty poured a cup of thick brown tea.

Thank you, Richard said in surprise, but what test?

She picked up his empty bowl and winked, a bit of protein never did anyone any harm.

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Theres no need to spend valuable time and effort constructing fancy time machines to transport people back to the past. A hunt round the back of cupboards, up in lofts or out in garages will result in various things that can transport you back in time with ease, enabling you to nostalgically relive memories. The word nostalgia stems from both homecoming and pain or ache. This suggests it could be both positive and negative. In the past, it was considered to be a negative thing. The term was coined by a Swiss doctor, Johannes Hoffer in 1688 to describe a neurological disease.

Nowadays, we more commonly use it to refer to a wistful fondness for the past. In the epic poem, The Iliad, Homer wrote: Everything is more beautiful because were doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again. This shows that nostalgia can have the benefit of improving our mood in the present. It connects our current self with the feelings of happiness we felt during times in the past. It also reminds us that, although those times are gone, we can be happy that we are who we are now.

In this sense, nostalgia can exist simultaneously as both positive and negative. It can be considered as a longing for the past; perhaps even an idealised past that we think we remember accurately because of those rose tinted glasses.

There seems to be a collective past that many of us share, where the weather was hotter, summers were endless and people were much happier than they are now. It is easy to spot reminiscences of this mythical past when the phrase the good old days crops up in peoples sentences.

There are various routes to travel back in time to these good old days. The sense of smell is generally considered to be what most often evokes memories of the past.

I experienced this when I opened a pot of Play Doh for the first time in years. This feeling of nostalgia was exploited by Play Doh manufacturers when they released a Play Doh perfume. They suggested it was aimed at highly-creative people, who seek a whimsical scent reminiscent of their childhood. Although I agree the scent does have this effect, Im not convinced wearing it as a perfume is the best idea.

Food is another means to evoke feelings of nostalgia. Everyone has a particular comfort food from their childhood that can make them feel instantly better when they eat it. I can still feel the happiness of time spent with family at mealtimes when I remember a Viennetta dessert. This sense of home and comfort is tinged with frustration, however. My Grandad would place the delicious dessert on the table then insist we wait five minutes like it says on the advert. We never did convince him to let us eat it sooner.

Maybe its time for me to root around in the loft and re-discover all my long lost toys from my childhood. Sadly I wont find a Big Yellow Teapot up there an iconic toy from the 80s that I never did get my hands on. But I know the box of toys I did save will take me back to happy times I spent playing games with my sister. My rose tinted glasses will naturally erase the trauma we experienced upon realising that a dolls hair really doesnt grow back

However, if I start to feel a longing for days of yore, where my fondness turns to sadness for the loss of what once was, I will remember the witticism of Peter De Vries: Nostalgia isnt what it used to be.

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Long ago, they say, a holy man named Guru Rinpoche flew from the East on the back of a tigress to bring Buddhism to Bhutan. He landed high above the Paro valley on a vertiginous ledge where hermits soon followed to meditate in the caves.

Taktsang, the Tigers Lair, is the most sacred place in this small Himalayan kingdom, claiming myriad shrines on the slopes and a monastery built on the very ledge where the Guru landed. Damaged by fire in the late 90s, Bhutans most iconic landmark was restored by the finest artists and welcomes visitors, pilgrims and monks who might choose to meditate for up to seven years in the most remote building.

Glinting in sunlight or draped in shifting mist, Taktsang defies imagination, seemingly inaccessible as it clings precariously to the cliff face, hanging some 800 metres above the valley floor. Yet, it can be reached on a scenic three-hour trek, starting in a riverside meadow garlanded in prayer flags. Soon, the trail enters a forest of blue pines, rhododendrons and oak where wild primula and orchids line the path and lichen hangs from the trees like ghostly cobwebs. Sometimes you come across a makeshift stall with a colourful display of turquoise and coral beads, gleaming among human skulls polished for ritual offerings. A child beckons, a woman smiles but all is quiet except for birdsong and the occasional tinkling of bells as ponies carry the less able to the halfway point.

Up there, by a log cabin framed in marigolds, Taktsang appears even more out of reach across a fathomless ravine, but there are great views of the valley with its golden paddies, meandering river and traditional houses festooned in auspicious signs and beautifully

carved eaves. At nearly 3000 metres, the air is fresh and Buddhist flags flutter in the breeze to send prayers in all directions.

Beyond the cabin, the path climbs relentlessly above the tree line, past holy rocks and glistening shrines, mysterious footprints, gurgling springs and rows of tiny urns containing ashes of the dead, placed here to ensure a peaceful after-life. Just like the altitude, the scenery takes your breath away, from the mountain tops drifting in and out of the mist to the forest tumbling down to the valley in every shade of green. One final bend and you are faced by hundreds of steps staggering down to a wooden bridge to cross a sacred waterfall, then its up on the other side to the entrance gate, at last.

Now, vertigo might strike at any moment for there is little room on the ledge where white walls and red and gold pagoda roofs jostle for space right against the rock, on the very edge of the precipice. Narrow rickety bridges, steps and mini-terraces lead from one temple to the next, with yet more dizzying views of the Paro valley. Inside every temple are murals of gurus and gods, gilded statues and offerings of fruit, flowers and colourful butter sculptures. Pilgrims prostrate and peep into the Gurus cave, open only once a year, and now and then the chanting of monks echoes in the semi-darkness, punctuated by cymbals and gongs. Oil lamps flicker and the fragrance of incense rises all around. Its eerie, inspiring and worth every challenging step along the way.

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Pause and Effect is the brand new album from local Derby-based band, WhiteMoor. WhiteMoor were formed in 2010 by Barrington Mole (Guitars, Backing Vocals), who enlisted the services of Benny Ryan (Lead Vocals). Luke Inglis (Bass), Tom Scribbins (Drums) and Louise Tomlinson (Keys, Backing Vocals) completed the line-up in 2012.

Pause and Effect is the third instalment from the band and takes them into uncharted territory, with a heavier, more guitar-driven, darker sound; whilst still maintaining the catchy hooks, delicate harmonies and soaring vocals that fans of the band have come to expect.

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The album release in July was celebrated with a gig at The Victoria Inn, Derby.

Music Scene: WhiteMoor: Pause and Effect

For a taste of Pause and Effect listen to the trailer at www.whitemoor.co.uk. If you like what you hear, you can also download or order a hard copy of the album online.

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I can do a few things. I have the odd skill. I can play the piano, cook a decent chilli and touch my nose with my tongue. I taught myself to snowboard, can juggle a bit, and when I was fourteen I was really quite good in goal.

However, the one thing that I am best at in the whole world the single skill I am yet to find anyone to beat me on is spelling. I can spell like an absolute beast. I can spell pretty much any word on instinct, and Ive been able to do this since I was a kid. I am the Ryan Gosling of spelling. All of which would be great if, in the modern world, spelling hadnt become as outdated a skill as minstreling.

Ive been robbed of my own magnificence here. My greatest intellectual asset is being able to do something which even the simplest of computers can carry out in micro-seconds, with minimum effort. In short, I am lucky enough to have found a skill at which I am uselessly brilliant.

You see, being able to spell almost any word is pretty much the lamest superhero skill in the box. No ones ever going to spell the human race from the brink of destruction, are they? When extra-terrestrials commandeer the White House and threaten to eradicate all our major cities, President Obama isnt going to call me up and beg that I hotfoot it to Washington to vanquish our alien oppressors with a perfect rendition of the word ambidextrous.

I cant spell people into finding me charming and sophisticated. I cant aim to one day snag the Nobel Peace Prize for services to humanity. At best I could go to America, enter a spelling bee (why are these called bees, by the way?) and probably do rather well in one of those but thats the height of achievement possible in my special skill sector. Whoop-de-doo.

Heres the issue. Technology has rendered the ability to spell all but obsolete. Its not just that computers can smooth out your mistakes, its that they now

do it without you even noticing. A friend of mine pointed out the other day that he has never been quite sure how to correctly spell definitely probably never will and yet he writes it flawlessly in e-mails and text messages every single week, because auto-correct has the courtesy to do his dirty work before hes even noticed the error.

The drummer in my band is of the belief that the entire English language should be re-written phonetically, as in Italian. Rates of dyslexia, he says, are lower in Italy for this very reason. And while I cant help but see the sense in this proposal, wouldnt it butcher our beautiful, complex language, leaving behind a bland and functional shell? Or, maybe, Im just clinging onto an archaic discipline simply because I happen to be quite good at it.

Either way, at the end of the day, there remains only this to be said: if you ever need me, if youre ever in trouble, shine the i before e except after c call-sign into the nights sky, and Ill come running.

Because, as sure as the sun doth rise, society will always need its superheroes. [Disclaimer: Any spelling mistakes in this article are to be attributed to the editer. Sorry, editor.] By Chris Russell

Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UKs BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Stings producer. Chris has recently completed his first novel, Mockstars; a selection of extracts from the book are available to view at www.ProjectLightyears.com.

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If you have ever visited The Hunters Arms, Kilburn and met Mark and Paula Showers then you will soon realise that they put their heart and soul into everything they do; from offering the perfect pint to throwing the most colourful events throughout the year.

The Annual Cider Festival, Royal Ascot Ladies Day, and Halloween weekend are just a few of the annual occasions that customers look forward to each year.

The couple, who have had businesses within the tourism and hospitality industry for the past 25 years, bought the freehold of The Hunters Arms six years ago from Enterprise Inns. During that time they have managed to turn what was a failing business into the successful and quirky pub it is today. Nowadays, The Hunters Arms is known not only for the quality of its many real ales, ciders and premium world lagers but its ability to keep up with city trends. Particular favourites are the speciality gins, Mojitos bursting with fresh mint, authentic Sangria and the good choice of wine and prosecco; perfect for couples looking to relax and have a good time.

We have had the best journey getting The Hunters Arms back on track, meeting the most interesting people and watching friends reconnect. We are extremely proud of the awards we have accumulated including Amber Valley CAMRA Pub of the Year, twice. Over the last 6 years we have watched the business steadily grow and recently we decided it was time for us to expand.

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The Wheel Inn needs a lot of work to meet our standards, and this is going to take time. Like The Hunters Arms, we will be gradually fixing it as we go, but hopefully customers can see a few positive changes already. Alongside the array of great ales that will be on offer we will endeavour to bring back the stability and consistency that has been sadly lost over the past several years.

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This Spanish baked omelette is great served warm as a speedy supper or is just as tasty served cold perfectly complemented with a bowl of garlicky marinated olives.

Serves 4Ready in 45 minutes, plus marinating time

Ingredients:For the marinated olives:100ml olive oil red chilli pepper, deseeded and very finely chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley1 tsp lemon zest150g Kalamata olives150g large green olives

For the tortilla:450g potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced6 large eggs1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed10ml (2tsp) dried Italian mixed herbs 50g mature Cheddar cheese, gratedRocket leaves, to serve

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pepper. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for a few hours or overnight.

To make the tortilla, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 19cm x 23cm shallow cake tin.

Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until almost tender. Drain well and arrange in 2-3 layers in the cake tin.

Beat together the eggs and garlic in a bowl then add the dried mixed herbs and two thirds of the grated cheese. Season

well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and pour the mixture over the layered potatoes.

Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes then cut into wedges. Serve warm with rocket leaves and the marinated olives.

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Walk Area: Shardlow Distance: 3.5 miles Start Point: Wilne Lane Car ParkOS Map: Explorer OL24 White Peak Area 1:25000Map Ref: SK 446 300 Parking: Pay and Display Refreshment: Tearoom (weekends) and pubs in Shardlow Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

A circular walk along the waterways surrounding Shardlow, then back across farmland into Shardlow itself, and finally along the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal to Wilne Lane the start of the walk. Being based around water for a large proportion of the route, this walk is quite flat throughout its length the steepest part being the ten steps from the road to the canal side at the start/end of the walk. A couple of words of caution regarding this walk: firstly the crossing of the canal via the lock gates at Derwent Mouth Lock requires great care, plus the ability to avoid the grease of the lock mechanisms. Secondly, the curious cows near to Shardlow Hall tend to get rather close!

Getting There:Shardlow is on the A6 between Derby and the M1 junction 24A. The entrance to Wilne Lane from the A6 is between the Navigation Inn and a large bow fronted house. Parking for this walk is a free long stay car park off Wilne Lane to the right, before the canal bridge. This car park has capacity for twenty to thirty vehicles depending on how people park. The tearoom on this walk is towards the end of the route at Hoskins Wharf in the Old Salt Warehouse. An entrance is available from the canal towpath note that the tearoom currently opens only at weekends from 11am. Several pubs are also available in and around Shardlow.

Regular buses from Derby, Loughborough and Leicester are available via the Skylink service, ask the driver for the Navigation Inn stop at Shardlow.

The Walk:From the car park, turn right and walk towards the canal bridge. Before reaching the bridge, cross the road and descend to the towpath via a set of stone steps. At the canal side turn right to pass under the road bridge then follow the towpath for just over half a mile to Derwent Mouth Lock. At Derwent Mouth Lock carefully cross the canal using whichever of the lock gates is closed (take care as these are working gates and acting as a bridge is not their primary function. Also be aware of grease on the lock mechanisms).

Having crossed the canal and reached the start of the 55 mile long Derwent Valley Heritage Way, cross the footbridge over the

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canal overspill sluice. Follow the path through a somewhat overgrown area of willow then over a stile and a two-plank footbridge to pass between two ponds.

Follow the path to the left around the top of the pond then towards the hedge. Before reaching the hedge, the path meets another more well-worn path; turn right with the hedge to your left and walk towards the river. When nearing the river, look for a stile in the hedgerow marked with a yellow waymarker arrow. Pass over this stile and a second stile, then under the branches of a weeping tree and out into the next field. This field nearly always contains livestock, so if you have a dog with you on this walk please take this into account. Follow the path beside the river and pass into the next field through a large gap in the hedge. As the river begins to sweep to the right, look to the far left corner of the field for a new section of fence. This new fence is the exit point. Beyond the fence is a wide drainage dyke and the only crossing is at this point. The new fence has no stile (this has been reported), but is very sturdy and is easily clambered over. Having traversed both the fence and the dyke, turn left and follow the wide track to a metal stile and gate. Cross the metal stile beside the gate and walk down the lane into Great Wilne. Follow the lane around a right-hand bend, then as the lane turns left, continue directly ahead through a wooden gate into a small corral. Exit the corral by the gate to the left and follow the field boundary towards the rear of the houses on the opposite side of the field. Here the path continues between the garden walls and a hedge line; the best I can say about this section of the route is that it is somewhat overgrown! The path soon exits into a field over a stile with a rather unusual warning: Chickens loose in field. Keeping the hedgerow to the right, pass through this and two further fields. Ignore the stile to the right on entering the second field. The exit from the third field brings the route out into a large field with flood control banks. Walk along the top of the flood control bank ahead and slightly to the left. As you reach the end of the embankment take note of the sign: Do not run in the field with cows.

We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that this walk is safe and achievable by walkers of a realistic level of fitness. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any injuries caused to readers whilst following the walk. Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Walk details correct at time of going to print.

This is good advice somewhere in the next three fields you will meet the cows!

This herd of cattle tends to get rather close, so walk steadily and quietly, keeping dogs and children under control and all will be well. The exit from the second field is a metal three-step stile. In this case the cows decided to use it to ambush me (see photograph)! Once over the metal barrier, the path travels a short distance before reaching a more traditional wooden stile. Pass over this and onto a farm access road. Walk along the road towards the buildings ahead; the road soon splits with a well-worn track to the right and a large barn with a faded blue door.

Walk to this barn then pass to the right between the barn and a wall; cross the last stile of the walk and emerge onto the main A6 near the Dog & Duck public house. Turn left and walk along the A6 for half a mile to the Old Clock Warehouse and Heritage Centre. Here, drop down to the canal side once again and walk north along the towpath for a quarter of a mile. Climb the ten stone steps that were descended at the start of the walk and bear right to return to the car park.

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What is it?Its rare a genuine landmark car arrives on the scene, but BMW have pulled it off with the simply staggering i8. Not only does it look like something from a science fiction movie, it has the technology from one too but the good news here is this car is very real indeed. This is the German firms stake in the ground in the electric car market and proves supercars dont necessarily need V8s to stir the emotions. Apparently.

Whats under the bonnet?Ok, concentrate now, because this is a little bit more complicated than usual. The i8 features a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-pot engine thats hidden behind the rear seats. Doesnt sound very exciting, we agree, but theres also a 129bhp electric motor which combines for an overall power output of 357bhp and 570Nm. Thats plenty of punch, enough to help it crack 60mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph. But the really interesting thing is it does all that while returning an incredible 134.5mpg and emitting just 49g/km.

Whats the spec like?Well, first up its worth noting this is a 2+2 so if youve got kids, or small adult friends, you can slot them in the back and take them along for the ride. There are also those awesome dihedral gullwing doors to marvel at every time you get in and out. Specification includes all the usual niceties youd expect such as Sat Nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth, heated seats and leather. Lovely.

What does the press think?Auto Express praised it for its stunning looks, low running costs and strong performance, however they said the seats were cramped and the boot was small. Autocar added: BMW would have you believe that the new i8 is the sports car of the future and its a believable claim.

Whats it like to drive?Its like driving the future. From the moment you squeeze yourself through those funky doors across the wide carbon fibre sills to the minute you notice it glows blue inside at night, you feel like youre starring in your very own Back to the Future movie. It makes an incredible noise as you power on, much of which is piped into the cabin via the speakers, but its still exciting nonetheless. It feels quick too. You sit lowin the cabin, and with a rapid six-speed automatic gearbox that changes so fast you feel like its constantly accelerating, the sensations are heightened even more.

Our verdictIf youre looking for something that will stand out from the crowd and is packed with clever technology, the BMW i8 really is the supercar for you. Its great to drive, turns heads like few other machines on the road and offers amazing eco credentials to boot. But at 100,000 its not cheap and we cant help thinking a BMW M4 would offer just as many thrills in the driving department. But thats not the point of the i8 this car is about showcasing new technology and highlighting BMWs electric car range and it does that job very well indeed. And, if were honest, were very glad its here.

The KnowledgeModel: BMW i8Engine: 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged plus electric motorPower: 357bhp, 570NmMax speed: 155mph0-62mph: 4.4 secondsMPG: 134.5mpg (combined)Emissions: 49g/km CO2

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