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100 Mile walk, the South Downs Way in seven days unsupported

My name is Chris Wilson, my age 49 in September. I and John Burton started on the 14th of July this year a little walk, we started in Winchester and finnished in Eastbourne.

This was in aid of a Charity called Help for Heroes, this Charity raise funds to help our wounded troops. The injures could be physical or they could be psychological. John and Myself decided that two Fat Lads like us would help to raise funds for this excellant Charity, to achieve this it was also decided to walk one hundred miles unsupported, what do's this mean?

This means that John and Myself would be carrying every thing we would need for the journey, food clothing shelter cooker and other kit total weight of the back packs 35 Kilo each, no one to support us if things went wrong. We started on the morning of the 14th of July 2010 in Winchester, 7 days later after wind rain baking sun and lots and lots of hills blisters and salted shoulders we arrived at Eastbourne Ellated that it was over and most important, we had done it.

So far we have collected £683, the final estimated total will be £2000. We are still collecting and there is an oppertunity here for people to donate if they wish to, all you have to do is follow this web address. http://www.bmycharity.com/2fatlads If you have ever bought anything online its the same, its secure and easy. Please dont forget to tick Gift aid, this means the Goverment have to give the tax back Yippee some thing for free.

Thanks for your time

All our best

Chris and John

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Raising Aspirations September 2010

Raising Aspirations in Bolsover – September 2010

As part of the Raising Aspirations project commissioned by Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership, Chesterfield College is offering residents in the district a FREE personal development course to encourage positive progression in to employment, volunteering or further training.

The course is available to those over the age of 19, living in the Bolsover district that are currently claiming benefits and out of work. The course is completely free with travel and childcare costs covered for the duration of the programme.

During the course, individuals work with tutors to build a portfolio of employability evidence including CV’s and personal statements as well as taking part in a work placement scheme. The course will also give individuals access to specialist advice and guidance on areas such as debt, housing, healthy eating and benefits. Upon completion of the City and Guilds course, participants are awarded a certificate demonstrating their development and employability along with a £25 gift voucher.

Emily Williams, Raising Aspirations Project Manager, explains, “The course is an ideal gateway for Bolsover district residents who may be out of work and claiming benefits, and who have the drive to get back into working in the community but don’t necessarily know how to, without their benefits being affected.”

To find out more contact Emily Williams on 01246 520259. Emily will be happy to provide advice to anyone who is interested in the programme.

For any further information please contact:

Emily Williams - 01246 520259/07583082146 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lindsey Monteith - 07773710185 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Peter Smith - 07812584365 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Alfreton Market Bag Exchange in conjunction with Eurocell PLC

Alfreton Market is launching a plastic bag exchange scheme sponsored by Eurocell PLC, a substantial employer in the local community.

The scheme starts on Tuesday 8th December and will continue on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and concludes Saturday 12th December 2009. Shoppers will be able to visit the bag exchange stall in the center aisle in the market and exchange 5 plastic bags for a new, re-usable bag made from re-cycled plastic. The bag bears the Eurocell logo and gives details of the market opening days. All collected bags will be sent for re-cycling.

The stall which will be open from 10.30 until 2.30 each day will be staffed by local traders and friends.

The scheme is being supported by the Amber Vally Borough Council who manage the market.

The market has recently seen a number of new businesses opening and the bag exchange scheme is an opportunity for local shoppers to re-acquaint themselves with the traders on the market.

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Alfreton Photo Competition 2009 Winner's Presentation

Alfreton Photo Competition 2009

This is the first year of Alfreton’s Photo Competition and with limited budget and publicity it's got off to a great start!

People from all around the Alfreton area have joined in, contributed entries and shown support by adding comments and votes for their favourite photo’s on http://www.alfretonuk.co.uk.

The aim of the competition was simple – to produce a photograph displaying natural beauty in and around the Alfreton area.

Alfreton's Online Photo Library

The Alfreton UK Website is Alfreton’s leading online Photo Library which encourages people from all over the world to contribute images, illustrations and photographs of anything and everything related to Alfreton Town and its surrounding villages.

The website is divided into sections and people can simply upload photo’s, view other pictures, comment and vote for their favourites too. Sections include local people, family events, Face Of Alfreton (From Alfreton Town Fans Page on Facebook) trains, nature shots, landmarks, historical pictures, buses, Local Businesses, Recreation areas, Alfreton Hall and many other subjects besides. In a few short months the website has recieved over 15,000 visitors from all around the world.

Presentation

The presentation for the Winner of Alfreton’s 2009 Photo Competition is on Saturday 7^th November at 1pm at “The Bar” Shop on High Street Alfreton – Everyone is welcome to come along.

Adam Marriot with his entry Early Morning Mist wins this years 1st place. Adam is a keen amateur photographer and he is delighted to win a competition for his work. Adam lives in Somercotes with his new wife Dawn.

The judging was independantly conducted by Hannah Ainsworth. A difficult choice was made and Adam came through as having captured a moment in time.

Close second

A very close second was by Tony Fisher who achieved more online votes and comments than Adam; And in 3^rd place was a very serene shot of Ogstan Reservoir taken on Christmas Day Morning 2008 by Kelly Cooper.

Prize

Along with publicity, Adam wins a bottle of Champagne, a box of chocolates, and Bench goodies donated by “The Bar” Shop on Alfreton High Street and will be presented with his prizes at the shop this Saturday at 1pm.

Adam’s winning picture will also be shown online at http://www.alfretononline.co.uk for the next year.

Special Thanks - Goes to our new friends - Tina Auger at "The Bar" Shop, High Street, Alfreton for the prize donations and to Amber Valley FM for helping to publicise the event.