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Pet shop fire closed part of Bath Street The owner of an Ilkeston
KIND CUTS

barber shop has opened up
ire experts say a naked flame One shop evacuated was John’s a section of her premises for
young people with special
Fstarted the blaze which gutted a News, which is in the same block. needs.
pet shop and forced the closure of Owner John Patel said: “Someone She told us: “I want to be
several businesses. told me there was smoke and then we totally inclusive by provid-
The incident was reported at 4.32pm saw it and left.” ing appointments for kids
on Bath Street, Ilkeston on 9th October The blaze affected estate agents with special needs, autism
at 1st 4 Pets on the corner of Mount Burchill Edwards and Cash Casino and sensory processing
Street. while fire crews also closed the Mount issues at quiet times or in the
Fire crews worked through the night Street car park behind the pet shop. evenings. I think this is a
and had to remove slates from the Photo processing firm Max Spielmann service that is missing in the
adjoining estate agency as part of their shut later on the advice of Derbyshire area.”
efforts. Fire Service, who cordoned off an Diane O’Hare of ‘No.96’ in
In a statement, Derbyshire Fire and area from the top of Bath Street to Station Road added: “We
Rescue said: “A fire investigation has past the Mount Street access. haven’t been here very long.
concluded that the fire started acciden- Max Spielmann assistant manager We have called the kids’ part
Snippers.”
tally due to a naked flame coming into Anthony Jackson said: “You could Out of hours appointments
contact with combustible materials. No see the smoke billowing out of the can be made.
people were in the property and no ani- window. It seemed well on fire.”
mals were in the shop at the time of the
fire. The property suffered extensive
damage with the fire going through the
roof.
“Four fire engines attended the inci-
dent, supported by other crews from
both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
bringing an aerial ladder platform,
command unit and welfare support unit
for the crews. Police and ambulance
also supported the incident.”
Smoke was thick enough to alert peo-
ple in the Harrow Inn 40 yards away.
Jamie Brooks was enjoying a drink
with friends and said: “You could see
the fire in the pet shop and the win-
dows coming out.
“We could smell the smoke in the
Harrow.”
Pet shop fire photo credits: Above: Scott Fletcher. Others: Paul Bednall

John’s Five steps to avoid feeling goose, lamb. And then the buffet party food...
Step 3
Jokes S.A.D. this winter. Exercise - After all that food we’ll need to
up the pace. And isn’t nice to go out at the
of the Ever wondered why some people just LOVE moment, rustle of leaves, mid day sun and clear
month winter and the dark nights. Are you fed up of night skies. There’s so much change happening
getting SAD every year? Do you want to feel
out there. Acorns, conkers, berries. And there’s
energised? With just a few steps you will feel squirrels everywhere.
ready for the coming months and might even Plan a walk in over the week, even if its 20
look forward to it. minutes, arrange to meet others then you will
It’s coming isn’t it? That time of year a lot of have motivation to go (squeeze in a coffee/pub
us dread. lunch).
Tick Tock, Tick Tock....At the end of October Step 4
when the clocks change, the days change, the Keep in touch, see your friends. There are so
nights change. And for some of us our mood many events over the next few months; Harvest
We had a changes, our energy drains and everything feels festivals, Halloween, Bonfire night, Light Festi-
teacher at so much harder, slower. vals, Christingle, Nativity.
junior school But it doesn’t have to be like that. If the dark nights have a habit of deterring you
named Miss This year I am determined to enjoy the seasons from venturing out, ask friends to pick you
and all they bring. So I’ve written 5 steps to en-
Turtle. She sure that this year I’m HAPPY and not S.A.D. up or go out whilst it’s still light. If I sit down
was strange Step 1 when I get home from work I don’t want to
but she tor- Plan - Have things to look forward to. I’ve move so I either go out when I’ve finished
work or get ready straight away even if I leave
Data protection help was needed to run a discre- toise well. looked ahead and planned in a weekend away the house really early.
in our caravan before it’s too cold.
Step 5
tionary grant fund scheme.
concern Cllr Phillips asked: “What is the When I Movie/box set nights - pullout your favourites Cosy up. Draw the curtains; put the heating on,
and indulge.
A councillor has urged Erewash to rationale of the move from a pri- finally got to Hubby’s birthday is in November so there’s a comfy pjs, fluffy socks, glow of candles, snug-
gled down in a fleece, hot chocolate, book, film.
a garage with
ensure it works quickly to ensure ority of March this year? some petrol night out to look forward to. And finally take time out to snooze and before
that data is strongly protected. “There would be a fairly signif- this after- December weekends I have goals - i.e. tree up we know it the shortest day will have come and
The plea came from Labour mem- icant risk to the council if there noon I was one weekend, visit Christmas market on anoth- gone: D.
ber Alex Phillips, who represents were any data breach, in terms of so emotional er, deliver presents, etc. I also like to have food HAPPY WINTER
themed weekends because you can’t eat it all
the opposition on the borough’s financial implications and reputa- I just started on Christmas day – last year we had a cheese, Melanie Bostock is a therapist and wellbeing
Audit Committee. tional risks,” added cllr Phillips. filling up. pickles and cracker night, a pudding night e.g. coach specialising in supporting men and wom-
The meeting heard that training Internal audit manager Andy Hill Christmas log, mince pies and trifle etc. en on their journey to a happy and fulfilling
modules were sent via email to said training was being improved Had a Step 2 life. Offices located in West Hallam for face to
staff, with their rollout being mon- with an updated module planned ploughman’s FOOOOD!!!! - This time of year can be so face therapy, home visits by arrangement and a
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