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Alfreton Town Council presents Halloween!
Halloween Scarecrow Competition – Rules of entry
Only residents of Alfreton Town can enter (Properties within the boundary of Train Line, A38, Brook and Chesterfield Hill)
Only residential properties can enter. No businesses.
Picture of your scarecrow to be submitted by 23.59pm on Sunday 1st November 2020. Through messenger or email to office@alfretontc.co.uk
Please confirm full name and address with entry.
Only one picture per household can be entered.
A person who is an employee, officer, member, volunteer or contractor of Alfreton Town Council may enter a scarecrow for fun and will not be entered into the competition.
All photos will be placed on a post by Alfreton Town Council.
Winners to be chosen and announced after 12 noon on Thursday 5th November 2020.
1st £100
2nd £50
3rd £25
Walking Festival – Autumn Footprints 2020
Autumn Footprints 2020
However we want you this September to discover with your family/friends the great range of local walks in Amber Valley and Erewash which have been produced over the last 20 years.
Walking is very good for both mental and physical health – so why not see what is on your doorstep.
Please keep to the government guidelines, ensuring social distancing and currently no more than 6 people meeting from different households. Please see full list of walks below.
Link to the Autumn Footprints website
News Headlines

As it's the last week before half term, AVSSP are offering a FREE session at our Dodgeball club on Thursday 13th February at Alfreton Leisure Centre from 18:00pm - 19:00pm 🤩🥳
Everyone aged 6-13 is welcome to come along and give it a go!
If you are attending our Dodgeball competition on Thursday evening why not hang around for an extra hour and get some free Dodgeball coaching with our fabulous Mr Mann and AVSSP staff 😁
Head to https://avssp.co.uk/dodgeball-club-free-week/ to register! 💙

His mission is to encourage local children to swap screen time for physical activity through the "Move More" initiative.
🔗 Read more here:
https://alfreton.spiritof.uk/tv-star-to-visit-derbyshire-schools-in-move-more-initiative/
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments below or email editor@spiritof.uk 📨
These incidents have been reported to the police and CCTV footage will be shared, we will not tolerate these acts of mindless vandalism in our community.
We ask anyone with information to come forward to help identify those involved.
If you believe it is yours please call into the office - Room 10, Alfreton House, High Street or contact us on 01773 520032, email office@alfretontc.co.uk🛑