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SEPTEMBER 2025...
Welcome to the October edition of Village Voice.
Melbourne Festival has been and gone for another year and we’re always delighted to bring you news about what a great event it is. This year festival organisers estimate some 6,000 people enjoyed the weekend of artistic delights in our beautiful town (or village). While they were here they made 1500 beautiful paper cranes courtesy of visitors from Toyota which made a lovely fluttery sight. Congratulations to festival director Sharon Brown and all the organising team for another superb event which we at Village Voice are proud to sponsor.
Local government reform is on the cards here in Derbyshire and we highly recommend a read of Frank Hughes’ piece on page two that explains clearly what is afoot with regards to re-organisation of local councils in our area. Feeling the issue has not seeped into the public consciousness as much as it might, Frank’s piece serves as a useful explainer that sheds light on what could happen and the possible effects.
Next month is November and Remembrance Sunday will be here – this is always a moving spectacle in Melbourne. The Royal British Legion has provided a useful article that tells you all you need about timings on November 9 and how you or your organisation can get involved.
Speaking of getting the community together, the Weston on Trent Scarecrow Trail once again took place and raised nearly £1000 for charities as well as getting everyone out and about and admiring some serious ’crow-making talent! Congratulations to the winners and also everyone who braved Storm Amy to get out of the house.
Over in sport, we bring you interesting news of rugby training that’s going on in lots of local schools following England Women’s spectacular win on the world rugby stage. Turn to the back pages to catch up on all the latest results from local teams in tennis, cricket and football.
See you in November.
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