These days it's generally cheaper to buy new appliances, it's annoying though isn't it when they seem to last as long as we would expect.
Gone are the days when we rented a tele and if they went wrong the shop had their own engineers to come out and fix if possible.
We used Marshalls in Clay Cross for many years and they were pretty good at sending out engineers to fix things. These days it's the same as everywhere - buy a new one!
Improving Technology hasn't helped us in the repair section has it.

That's it The George!  Don't mind paying a bit more if it's decent food. We'll have to try it.
Yes, Bateman Mills has closed. It's tough out there.
Not been tk the young vanish for a few years.
The last time we went we weren't impressed but hey ho that's how ii goes sometimes.

We move around for eating out places.
The Blue Bell North Wingfield ( Carvery) booking needed
The Greyhound Higham. (Sunday Roast) are two we use Booking needed.
Harversters, Smithy Pond, There's one in Newbold Olde House
We also have called in at Tansley Garden Centre ( they do a carvery) on Sundays.
Over the years I think they have all had their blips and we've given them a break for awhile - maybe it's to do with the Chefs??
We are going to Nandos this weekend for a birthday celebration Haven't been their for ages.
Six Halts in Clay Cross - I won't go there!
Actually there's a pub in Clay Cross which has a good name for food but I've never been as yet and can't think of the name!!

Did anyone go?

Wazz  It's a long time since I heard that word.
If I was needing one after a long trip, - having to  go to the precinct toilets ----- it would be too late. 

I've now booked speakers for 2025. All Derbyshire. have to admit I've been pecking their heads since last year so I'm really pleased they have all agreed to come.

Our next speaker is in June this year and is the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Portable Antiquities officer  Meghan King who will bring along some of their 'Handling Finds' when she visits.
More nearer the time

I've heard this is closing in Chesterfield?

Nice one?