Derby Evening Telegraph

Former Banshee Brings Sound of Music to Silent Film

IT'S refreshing to note that in our increasingly hightech culture, the age-old world of silent film has, ironically, found a new voice. Although it was back in 1984 that Giorgio Moroder pioneered the modern scoring of a silent film with his rock score to Fritz Lang's Metropolis, it's only in this millennium that composers hit upon the idea of touring cinemas to perform scores to silent classics. Up till now, the most publicised event has been The Pet Shop Boys' performance of their soundtrack...

Softly-Spoken, Modest and with 12 Million Sales Under Her Belt

MARY Chapin Carpenter is so modest and quietly spoken that it's hard to imagine that she could survive in the hard-nosed music industry, let alone sell more than 12 million recordings and win four consecutive Grammys. Introspective she may be, but her songwriting craftsmanship and quiet determination have helped her carve out a significant career on the American folk and country scene.

Quality Time

PUBS AND CLUBS Horse and Groom, Parker Street, Derby. First Offence. Free. 8pm. www.horseandgroomderby.co.uk. Holly Bush, Makeney. Beer festival with live music. Free. Derby 841729. Flowerpot, King Street, Derby. Sinnerboy, a tribute to Rory Gallagher. Pounds 9, Pounds 8 concessions. 8pm. Derby 834438.

Ex-Rams Goalie Gets to Grips with Pricey Gloves

A FOOTBALL manager has set up his own company selling goalkeeper gloves he designed himself. Mark Wilson, the boss of Borrowash Victoria, decided to come up with his own range after he went to buy some gloves for his 13- yearold son, Jack, who plays in goal for one of the club's junior sides.

Marjorie's Poem Returns to Family Barber's Shop

MY mother-in-law, Marjorie Louie Woodward, nee Crew, used to stay at her grandfather's house/shop in Shaftsbury Street, Derby, in the late 1920s. Alfred Masefield Bayley and his wife, Lavinia, kept the barber shop there.

On This Day

1970 Alan Ward took one wicket in the MCC's opening tour match. LOCAL: Scotland Yard said at least 50,000 inquiries had been made as a result of checks on drivers using the M1 through Derbyshire as the search for the killer of London school teacher Barbara Mayo continued. Miss Mayo's body was found in woods at Ault Hucknall on October 12.

Were You with the Brownies On Their 1960s Holiday at Pax Tor?

Bygones has received an appeal for information about a lovely photograph of some Brownies. Jane Goddard reports. THIS year has seen the Guiding movement celebrating its centenary, with many Brownie and Guide packs across the county holding events looking back over the past 100 years.

Archivist to Push On with Derby School's History

Alvaston Pounds 114,950

ADDRESS: 11 Bridgwater Close, Alvaston TYPE: Two-bed semi- detached PRICE: Pounds 114,950 AGENT: Scargill Mann and Co PHONE: 01332 207720 THE AGENT SAYS: This twobedroomed semi-detached property is situated on a large corner plot. Briefly, the centrallyheated and double-glazed accommodation comprises: entrance porch, hall, lounge with an electric fire, conservatory and a kitchen fitted with base and wall units, work surfaces, built-in elecroom tric oven and a four-ring gas hob with extractor ...

Tatenhill Pounds 775,000

ADDRESS: The Forge, Callingwood Lane, Tatenhill TYPE: Five- bedroomed, Grade-II listed barn conversion PRICE: Pounds 775,000 AGENT: John German PHONE: 01283 512244 THE AGENT SAYS: This Grade- II listed five-bedroomed barn conversion is set in large gardens and is surrounded by the National Forest. Briefly, the double-glazed and centrally-heated accommodation comprises: entrance hall, study, a further hall with access to a guests' cloakroom, dining room with French doors leading to a rear gard...

Derby Pounds 154,995

ADDRESS: 9 Westgate, Mill Street, Derby TYPE: Two-bed ground floor apartment PRICE: Pounds 154,995 AGENT: Hannells PHONE: 01332 556633 THE AGENT SAYS: This twobedroomed, ground-floor apartment is situated in a remote-controlled gated courtyard development. Briefly, the double-glazed accommodation comprises: communal entrance hall with a secure entry system, hall, lounge with French doors leading to a patio, dining kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, an in-tegrated electric hob...

Chellaston Pounds 114,950

ADDRESS: 25 Rose Close, Chellaston TYPE: Two-bedroomed ground floor flat PRICE: Pounds 114,950 AGENT: IMS Residential PHONE: 01332 664545 THE AGENT SAYS: This is a two-bedroomed, ground-floor flat located in a sought-after area with easy access to local amenities and major road links. The centrally-heated and double-glazed accommodation comprises: hall, kitchen/ diner fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll-edge work surfaces, integrated electric oven and gas hob with an extracto...

Alvaston Pounds 124,950

ADDRESS: 16 Taunton Close, Alvaston TYPE: Two-bedroomed detached PRICE: Pounds 124,950 AGENT: Hall and Benson PHONE: 01332 606000 THE AGENT SAYS: This is a modern, well-presented, twobedroomed, detached property with central heating and double glazing. Briefly, the accommodation comprises: lounge, dining kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, four-ring electric hob and electric oven, and a conservatory.

Derby Pounds 214,950

ADDRESS: 7 Yoxall Drive, Derby TYPE: Four-bedroomed detached PRICE: Pounds 214,950 AGENT: Home2Sell PHONE: 01332 293469 THE AGENT SAYS: This is a well-presented, four-bedroomed detached family property close to the city centre with excellent links to major roads and local amenities. The property, which is double-glazed and centrallyheated, comprises: hall, cloakroom fitted with a lowflush WC and a wash basin, lounge with a walk-in bay window, dining room and a kitchen/ diner fitted with a ran...

Chellaston O/a Pounds 225,000

ADDRESS: 149 Derby Road, Chellaston TYPE: Three-bedroomed detached PRICE: Offers around Pounds 225,000 AGENT: Everington and Ruddle PHONE: 01332 297711 THE AGENT SAYS: This is a 1930s built, three-bedroomed property with central heating, double glazing and a garage. Briefly, the accommodation comprises: hall, sitting room, dining room with an open fireplace, kitchen fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with rolledge work surfaces, conservatory, separate WC and a utility area.

Breadsall Village Pounds 249,950

ADDRESS: 5 Station Road, Breadsall Village TYPE: Two-bedroomed detached bungalow PRICE: Pounds 249,950 AGENT: Raybould and Sons PHONE: 01332 280072 THE AGENT SAYS: This is a two-bedroomed detached bungalow in a sought-after area with views over open countryside and many original features. The property is conveniently situated for the city centre.

Chaddesden O/a Pounds 117,950

ADDRESS: 61 Max Road, Chaddesden TYPE: Three-bedroomed semidetached PRICE: Offers around Pounds 117,950 AGENT: Scargill Mann and Co PHONE: 01332 207720 THE AGENT SAYS: This traditional bay- fronted, threebedroomed semi-detached property has gas central heating and double glazing. Briefly, on the ground floor the accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge/ dining room with a feature fireplace with surround and inset living flame gas fire and raised hearth and access to a conservatory, whic...

Allestree Pounds 474,950

ADDRESS: 464 Kedleston Road, Allestree TYPE: Five-bedroomed detached PRICE: Pounds 474,950 AGENT: Boxall Brown and Jones PHONE: 01332 553838 THE AGENT SAYS: This fivebedroomed detached property has centrally heating and double glazing. The accommodation comprises: hall, cloakroom, sitting room, lounge/dining room with French doors leading to a covered patio, kitchen with matching base and wall units, island unit and French doors leading to a rear garden.

Your Stars

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Government May Still Pay for Bridge Repairs, Say Confident Officials

TRANSPORT bosses in Derby say they are reassured by news that major maintenance plans for a city bridge remain on the Government's radar despite funding cuts. London Road Bridge is nearing the end of its life. Without repairs, it would have to close by 2020.