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Reflections magazine was first published in March 1992 and is the largest targeted lifestyle magazine in Derbyshire, reaching over 18,000 homes every month. Even more readers subscribe to receive their copy of Reflections by post.

We are proud of the magazine’s rich and varied feature writing, which explores and illuminates the past and present lives of the people of Derbyshire. We focus especially on North Derbyshire and the Peak District, but often include articles of wider interest.

There are regular features on the arts, antiques, gardens, restaurant reviews and local news. Drawing on the immense wealth of material about our fascinating county, we ensure that every edition of Reflections entertains, informs and surprises our readers.

Reflections magazine offers top quality writing for the thinking reader. It’s unique – as you’ll see here




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	*MAY 2012 Drop into our Online Edition to discover these fascinating features.*


	Carpenter with 31,000 miles on his CV

	Lesley Draper meets the Newbold man who has settled back in Derbyshire after some remarkable round-the-world adventures. *Starts on page 16*

	A Perfect Circle to honour the town’s suburbs

	Godfrey Holmes creates a new circular walk in tribute to Chesterfield’s diverse residential areas. *Starts on page 22*

	A good night out!

	One of Chesterfield’s first ‘Street Pastors’, Janet White, describes an eventful night out in town. *Starts on page 42*

	Something for ewe all at the ECO centre!

	Derbyshire has just staged its first ‘Wool Weekend’. Catherine Roth joined in the fun. *Starts on page 48*

	Making history come to life - in his Eighties

	Cerys Parkin meets one of the county’s greatest ever historians, Gladwyn Turbutt. *Starts on page 52*

	The Best Bookshop in the World?

	Tom Blyth talks to the people behind the Cromford shop that’s become an international sensation *Starts on page 60*

	Scandalous treatment of ‘forgotten bowler’

	Barry Marsden looks at the career of a Derbyshire player who was badly treated by the cricketing establishment. *Starts on page 64*


	Farewell to Norman - an inspiration to us all

	Barry Marsden pays tribute to a highly-decorated war hero and former headteacher, Norman Crookes, who died last month aged 91. *Starts on page 72*

	Artist of the Month - Roger Allen

		Jane Croft meets the Derbyshire artists who will brave all weathers to capture the perfect landscape. *Starts on page 68*

	Antiques - Matchless

	Some of the boxes created to protect safety matches are strikingly expensive, as valuer Vivienne Milburn reveals. *Starts on page 74*

	Out and About - walking back in time

	This month’s walk takes in an Iron Age hill fort and some spectacular scenery. *Starts on page 78*

	Gardening: Reaping rich harvests

	Catherine Roth reports on the growing success of Wirksworth’s community garden. *Starts on page 80*

	Monochrome Memories

	The day in the Eighties when Rod and Emu came to town. *Starts on page 12*


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