Derby Evening Telegraph back issues from May 2007:
Genesis tribute act recreate the Peter Gabriel era
May 09, 2007 ... All the sights and sounds of the popular rock band Genesis will berecreated at The Flowerpot in Derby on Saturday evening. G2 - A Tribute To Genesis can be experienced at the King Streetvenue from 8pm. Genesis were arguably the most layered and complex definers of ...
These peppers are nearly as hot as the real thing
May 09, 2007; ... Eshaw@derbytelegraph.co.uk PACKING more energy than a whole Duracell factory, the Really HotChili Peppers put on a fantastic tribute to the crazy Californianfunk-punk rap rockers. Baseball-hatted sticksman Dean Herbert (as Chad Smith) flailedaway all night keeping the ...
The party's over for Ted but his memory will live on In a few months' time, Ted Rhodes (right) would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Sadly, he has missed out on the Queen's telegram and the party he was planning. Instead, many of those who would have been on the guest list will gather today at Derby Crematorium to pay their last respects to a remarkable man. Pat Parkin looks back at his amazing life.
May 09, 2007 ... In a few months' time, Ted Rhodes (right) would have celebratedhis 100th birthday. Sadly, he has missed out on the Queen's telegramand the party he was planning. Instead, many of those who would havebeen on the guest list will gather today at Derby Crematorium to paytheir last respects ...
Mystery of photo is solved
May 09, 2007 ... As head teacher of Holbrook C of E Primary School, near Belper, Ihave recently carried out a lot of research for our new schoolwebsite, including viewing many old photographs of the school. I can confirm that the photo featured in Bygones on April 30 wasof our school (see above) ....
Anton Rippon He can't pullover the wool to fool the surgery nurse as the weighting game is upon him and exercise is paramount.The answer: Get on your bike.
May 09, 2007 ... He can't pullover the wool to fool the surgery nurse as theweighting game is upon him and exercise is paramount.The answer: Geton your bike. I Spotted Andy Ward first, under the Guildhall clock. My friendand occasional co-author was visiting and we'd arranged to meet inthe Market ...
Speed 'facts' are disputed
May 09, 2007 ... Peter Harris (Evening Telegraph, May 5) disparages a letter fromA. Young with a series of what he terms "facts", all of them based inhis initial one that "there is a solid body of evidence linking road-traffic speed to road-traffic accidents. This evidence is derivedfrom both national ...
Recycling is way forward
May 09, 2007 ... The comments of B. Galvin (Evening Telegraph, May 4) stating thatrubbish is not our problem and that the government should think of away of disposing of it made my blood boil. The whole point is that we are running out of land to use aslandfill sites and I for one don't want to be ...
Safety should be paramount
May 09, 2007 ... I Read with horror of a child nearly being knocked down by a carcrossing the pavement to access the new development, the Orchards,off Station Road, Mickleover. Both the developer and planningauthority are to blame. We have an even more dangerous situation arising at 141 ...
Rebels need our uniforms
May 09, 2007 ... With reference to J. R. Dominy's letter "Boat capture inevitable"(Evening Telegraph, April 28), I do agree with Mr/Mrs Dominy but onlyinsofar as the capture of the British sailors was inevitable. It was inevitable because the insurgents need the uniforms. If and when Prince ...
Leader's high expectations
May 09, 2007 ... Regarding Councillor Chris Williamson's expectations for shoppingin Derby and the Westfield (Eagle) Centre (Evening Telegraph, May2): He claims that he will "maximise on the opportunities created bythe 23 million visitors that Westfield will bring". Was this a misprint? Or was ...
Policing was over the top
May 09, 2007 ... I Feel I have to comment on Football victory for police (EveningTelegraph, May 7). Although we don't want to see a return to thepast and see fights on the streets and the terraces, I do feel thepolicing of Derby's match against Leeds was over the top. Treating everyone as a ...
No info about ward TV loss
May 09, 2007 ... While visiting my brother on ward 20 at the Derbyshire RoyalInfirmary, I found that the Hospicom TV was down. Nobody could tellme why. The TV is a great morale booster to patients and the ...
In praise of Jill's feature
May 09, 2007 ... I Would like to thank Jill Gallone for the way she dealt with thestory concerning my brother, Peter Kemm. Jill acted in ...
Love to meet old friends
May 09, 2007 ... We are trying to contact old friends from the 1950s and 1960s aswe will be in Derby in June and would ...
Cash needed for research
May 09, 2007 ... This is ME Awareness Week and a good time to reflect on the needfor a sound research strategy. ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a recognised neurologicalillness but we desperately need funding to establish a definitivediagnostic test, in order to suggest effective treatment ...
Thanks for your support
May 09, 2007 ... I Would like to thank all residents of Spondon for their supportin the recent local elections and, on behalf of councillors EvonneWilliams, Chris Poulter and myself, I would like to ...
It could be third time fatal
May 09, 2007 ... Traders and shoppers are understandably alarmed at the secondoccurrence of falling glass at the Derby Westfield centre. If Oscar Wilde were alive and in Derby today, he would no doubttake the view that for it to happen once may be regarded as amisfortune; to happen a second time ...
Crucible showdown an engrossing spectacle
May 09, 2007 ... On my Sundays off, there was always a temptation to tune in toBBC2 for the John Player League - just for a few overs of cricket. It often became the rest of the afternoon and it can be the samewith snooker. Sometimes it is dull and at others, as on Monday, totallyengrossing ....
'Green' youth hostel in the heart of the forest
May 09, 2007; ... A Derby construction company is putting the finishing touches to anew pounds1.78m youth hostel which will help boost visitor numbers inthe National Forest. GF Tomlinson, based in City Road, is building the 75-bedroomdevelopment at Moira. The innovative design includes a ...
Trio in the running for national awards
May 09, 2007 ... Three workers at a care services firm in Derby are in the runningfor a national award. They have been nominated for gongs in the Ceretas Annual Home CareAwards. Nick Smith, support services manager at Oaklands CommunityServices, has been nominated in the Home Care Innovator ...
pounds50m revamp for houses
May 09, 2007 ... A pounds50m spending programme has been announced by a housingassociation, which owns properties in South Derbyshire. Over the next five years, Birmingham-based Trident HousingAssociation will invest the money in its 1,200 homes, along withbuilding 575 new ...
Second fall in jobless figures
May 09, 2007 ... Unemployment in Derbyshire has fallen for the second consecutivemonth. In March, there were 9,957 people in the county claimingunemployment-related benefits - 400 fewer than in the same month lastyear, a fall of 3.9 per cent. In February, unemployment fell by 3.4 per ...
Dashing in to raise cash for school's pool revamp
May 09, 2007 ... Hundreds of people donned trainers to take part in the HiltonFamily Fun Run. Pictured above at the starting line are, from left, Fiona Bower,six, Connie Locker, two, Emily Locker, six, Billie Airey, nine, MaisyAirey, six, and Lucy Reardon, eight. The race, won by Dave ...
'Don't squash 14 homes on to site'
May 09, 2007; ... Homeowners have spoken of their anger after learning that adeveloper plans to build five houses and nine apartments on landwhere only two houses are currently situated. Roxdan Developments has applied to Derby City Council for planningpermission to put up the homes and apartments ...
The art of creating your own business
May 09, 2007 ... Artists looking to find out more about going into business arebeing invited to attend a free event. The Creative Industries Network has organised for industryprofessionals to discuss how to market art. The event is at Wirksworth's Town Hall on Wednesday, May 23, ...
Town meeting
May 09, 2007 ... People will get the chance to air their views at Matlock TownCouncil's next meeting. It is in the ...
Plant bargains
May 09, 2007 ... Everything from fuchsias to a flowering surfina plant will be onsale at the Whistlestop Countryside Centre. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is ...
Join pally alley
May 09, 2007 ... Visually-impaired people are invited to join the Derby Dragonstenpin bowling club. The club was founded in 1999 by Tim Etherington, who still runsthe ...
Hypnotist puts pub's smokers under the influence
May 09, 2007; ... Smokers are being encouraged to kick the habit by going to the pub- for a hypnotherapy session. The Black Horse, in Hulland Ward, will be inviting Tim Goodwin touse his powers on regulars to persuade them to quit. The idea came about after Mr Goodwin popped into the pub for ...
St John to get blessed start
May 09, 2007 ... A Ceremony will be held to bless a new division of St JohnAmbulance. All are invited to attend when Sikh, Muslim and Christian leadersgive the Pear Tree and Normanton division their blessings tomorrow. The group was formed in November ...
Talented singers to share a stage
May 09, 2007 ... A Group of talented youngsters plan to hit the high notes whenthey share a stage with one of Derbyshire's top choirs. Crich Carr Harmony Group will perform with the Fishpond Choir, atthe Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, on May 19. The Harmony Group is made up of ...
Forget the rest, betts wood best
May 09, 2007 ... Villagers have had a hand in naming a new woodland in Rosliston. The Forestry Commission contacted local residents for their helpin establishing a title for the land. The winning suggestion was Betts Wood because the Hatton Lane hadbeen farmed for centuries by the Betts family ...
Donor session changes venue
May 09, 2007 ... The venue of a blood donation session in Burton has changed. The National Blood Service had been due to visit the Town Hall inKing Edward Place on Thursday, May 17. But the session has been moved to Belvedere Park Club, BelvederePark. Donations can be made between ...
Museum opens at allotments
May 09, 2007 ... A Museum will open on Sunday for the summer season. Littleover Lane Allotments in Normanton will open itshorticultural and agricultural museum on Sunday. Chairman Roy Morton, ...
Lack of helpers threat to needy kids' holidays
May 09, 2007; ... Children in need of a holiday may have to stay at home unless morevolunteers can be found to run camps. This summer, the charity Derby Kids Camp had hoped to give a freeholiday to 250 youngsters, aged between eight and 11, who otherwisewould not get a break. But with only 50 ...
Huge grant? Oh baby, it could be mum's the word
May 09, 2007 ... Parents with new babies are being urged to make sure they do notmiss out on grants of pounds500. South Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau has reported that it maybe a case of "mum's the word" as families remain silent over the cashboost. People who have a child under three ...
It's up market
May 09, 2007 ... Fresh meat and vegetables will be on offer at a farmers' market onSaturday. Belper Farmers' Market ...
Christi-man-ity
May 09, 2007 ... A Women's Christian group is holding a special event - with meninvited. Aglow International is holding the ...
Wombats going on the run in memory of Helen
May 09, 2007; ... Widower Andy Whitehouse has recruited a team of women to run acharity race in memory of his wife, who died of cancer last year. Helen Whitehouse died in July just 13 months after she wasdiagnosed with a mysterious aggressive cancer. Now, Mr Whitehouse has recruited a team of ...
Drivers are warned of giant load on the M1
May 09, 2007 ... Motorists are being warned of possible delays on the M1 inDerbyshire next weekend. Holidaymakers heading to East Midlands Airport are also beingadvised to use alternative routes. On Sunday, an abnormal load heading for Ratcliffe on Soar powerstation will be escorted by police ...
Mill on t' gloss
May 09, 2007 ... An exhibition of more than 100 paintings will be displayed atCromford Mill Art Gallery next week. A variety of work ...
Book-ins taken
May 09, 2007 ... Derby's mobile library is in Chellaston tomorrow. People wanting to join the library - which will be at the ...
How snug are bugs in park?
May 09, 2007 ... A Summer of fun is in store for visitors to Shipley Country Park. A range of activities has been organised, including guided walks,wildlife workshops and natural history rambles. The first event will be a workshop to learn about building a homefor bugs and ...
Traffic lights
May 09, 2007 ... Temporary traffic lights will be in place in Stenson Road. The lights will be in operation ...
Honk for show seats, me duck
May 09, 2007 ... Tickets are on sale for a musical extravaganza next week. Belper Stage Productions will perform Honk at the Robert LudlumTheatre at St Benedict's School, ...
Help just a click away for stroke patients
May 09, 2007 ... Stroke patients in Derbyshire are getting support via e-mail. Julie Wheelhouse, family and carer support co-ordinator with theStroke Association, is encouraging patients to get in touch online.The aim is to offer a way of writing about their feelings at anytime, instead of waiting ...
Country crafts event at hall
May 09, 2007 ... An invitation to take part in a variety of country crafts is beingoffered by an historic hall. Sudbury Hall will play host to wood-carving and turning, spinningand weaving on May 20. There will also ...
Buy produce and books
May 09, 2007 ... Shoppers can buy home-grown produce along with books at a farmers'market this month. Sharpe's Pottery Museum, in West Street, Swadlincote, is ...
Garden treat to grow cash
May 09, 2007 ... A Couple are opening up their garden again as part of a fund-raising scheme for charity. Robert and Karen Walker first gave the public a peek at theirVictorian-style garden in Lodge Lane, ...
Minor unit's major 'vote'
May 09, 2007 ... A Petition to reopen Heanor Minor Injuries Unit has been handed tohealth chiefs. More than 5,000 people have signed to ask for the unit, which wastemporarily closed seven months ago, to open its doors once more. The closure of the unit, which costs pounds153,000 a year to ...
Walk to show change in city
May 09, 2007 ... A Walk is being held to highlight the changes to a city district. The guided walk of Normanton will take place tomorrow and willlook at the way it has developed from originally being a villageoutside Derby. The free two-mile walk is being led by Derby ...
The Kevin Dean we knew is back and swinging in on all cylinders
May 09, 2007 ... Remember Kevin Dean? He's the tall, slightly red-faced chap whowas one of the most dangerous left-arm swing bowlers on the countycircuit not so very long ago. Well, it looks as if he may be back. After two seasons in which he has spent too much time as afrustrated on-looker, ...
Rivals are quick to help stricken Darley Abbey
May 09, 2007; ... Offers of help have come in thick and fast for Darley AbbeyCricket Club, whose pavilion was burnt out this week in a suspectedarson attack. "We have found that the local community as well as other localclubs have come forward to help and it's very heartening," said clubsecretary ...
One small blow for Laura, one giant leap to beat her condition A rare genetic problem, which went undiagnosed for four years, meant that one little Derby girl couldn't even blow out the candles on her birthday cake. But successful surgery and treatment now mean that seven-year-old Laura Sandercock is taking great strides forward. Jill Gallone reports.
May 09, 2007 ... A rare genetic problem, which went undiagnosed for four years,meant that one little Derby girl couldn't even blow out the candleson her birthday cake. But successful surgery and treatment now meanthat seven-year-old Laura Sandercock is taking great strides forward.Jill Gallone ...
Magician's hoping to conjure up cash for a wizard trek
May 09, 2007; ... A Magician is changing tricks into cash to raise money forcharity. Mark Shephard, who is known as the Wizard, is planning to completea 6,476-metre Himalayan trek in aid of Children with Leukaemia. And he is performing tricks in pubs in return for sponsorshipmoney for the ...
Painting ladies
May 09, 2007 ... Women in Heanor can learn the skills of water colour painting at aladies' night later this month. The churches of Heanor West Ministry and Mission ...
Nationwide alert on gang raid
May 09, 2007 ... Police admit there may be links between a gang robbery at a Derbyshop and similar incidents around the country. Cash and jewellery was stolen from Bargain Booze in HumbletonDrive, Mackworth, after one group distracted staff while the otherssneaked into living quarters ...
Award 'brings drama to life' in deaf community
May 09, 2007 ... A Derby drama group been won a national award for helping deaf andhard-of-hearing people. Niki Johnson from Derby City Council nominated 3D - Derby DeafDrama - for one of the Royal National Institute for the Deaf'schampion awards. She said: "By using British sign language as ...
Pots of action
May 09, 2007 ... Members of a gardening club are holding a plant sale and coffeemorning. Darley Abbey Gardening Club hosts the annual event on ...
Weightman scores as willington yields big Brown
May 09, 2007; ... Willington is beginning to come into its own as the summer monthsapproach. Chris Weightman was rewarded for his efforts at the SouthDerbyshire venue by catching a beautiful 4lb brown trout. Not to be outdone, Marv Smith managed to lure an impressive 6.5lbrainbow, while Kim ...
Head is fighting phone firms who want masts near school boundary
May 09, 2007; ... A Derby head teacher is taking on two mobile phone giants to stopmasts being sited near to the boundary of his school. David Nichols is concerned that the masts could endanger thehealth of the 1,500 pupils at Littleover Community School. And he is outraged that T-Mobile (UK) ...
Are phone masts safe?
May 09, 2007 ... Yes The World Health Organisation concluded in a fact sheetpublished in May 2006 that there was no "convincing scientificevidence that the weak signals from base stations and wirelessnetworks cause adverse health effects." In America the Food and Drugs agency which monitors the ...
Don't bare your valuables to warm-weather burglars
May 09, 2007 ... A Burst of summer has brought out bare-bodied sun-seekers - andcheeky burglars ready to strip the home of valuables. An eight-fold increase of walk-in burglaries has prompted policeto renew an appeal for residents to keep their windows and doorslocked. Amber Valley Community ...
Pact extension be considered
May 09, 2007 ... Derby's Labour group will meet this week to discuss whether tocontinue its agreement with the Conservative party following lastThursday's election. The Labour party did not win sufficient seats to allow it to havea ruling majority on the city council, meaning it will either ...
First surgery
May 09, 2007 ... A Newly-elected councillor will hold his first surgery thisweekend. The Conservative member for Chaddesden Ward, ...