July...
Our July edition really is a good news issue, bringing relief to many after the pandemic lockdown.
The start of the month was especially joyous for local couple Simon and Rose Foskett. They were able to tie the knot after businesses, clergy and family pulled out all the stops to re-organise their wedding in 10 days flat!
July 4 was the first day that weddings were allowed to take place once again with up to 30 guests. Theirs is a truly happy story we report in full.
On the same day pubs and hair salons were also able to re-open and we help raise a glass to cheer that step forward.
Plus there’s a feature on some of our local shops that are now settling back into business.
Also celebrating are centenarian Winnie Baldwin and schoolgirl Sophie Dibble, both having received correspondence from The Queen.
We have a picture of Winnie on her 100th birthday surrounded by hundreds of cards, and a photo of Sophie with her letter from the monarch in reply to one she sent to Her Majesty.
In other news: A massive business park near Barrow-on-Trent has been given the go-ahead as has the plan for eight new homes in Smith Avenue, Kings Newton. And a proposal to build 46 new homes in Station Road, Melbourne, is again up for discussion.
July 11, 1940, was the day bombs were dropped on Melbourne, killing nine soldiers. We revisit that awful day courtesy of local historian David Smith, who has written a book on the subject.
On the sporting front we report on the fast growing appeal of female football. More than 60 girls are now getting a kick out of the game at Melbourne Sports Park.
From all of the team at the Village Voice.
Lucy, Nicola, David and Anthony.
The August edition is already being planned and we are back in print. We represent a highly valuable opportunity to any local businesses wanting to advertise their services – with free hand delivery of more than 6,000 copies to 16 local villages.
Any stories can be sent to news@melbournevillagevoice.co.uk.
The July 2020 issue…
For details of how to advertise please call Nicola Mortimer on 07584 025 852 or email ads@melbournevillagevoice.co.uk or submit the form below if you would like us to contact you. The latest advertising rates are available to download (see link below) with full specifications for artwork production.
The Village Voice is delivered to every house in the area, giving an estimated readership of over 16,000.
Publication is during the second week of each month, with an average of 24 full colour pages per issue. We cover important local issues with a ratio of advertising around 50%. The paper is rigidly local and appeals to those born and bred in the area as well as those who have just arrived. It has been said that the Village Voice has been successful because it confirms and consolidates that local sense of community.
Advertising
Call 07584 025 852 or use the contact form
or email us - ads@melbournevillagevoice.co.uk
Ad specifications can be downloaded below.
Photographs
Photographs are available to buy
click here to see this month’s pictures
photos@melbournevillagevoice.co.uk
About us...
The Village Voice is an independent monthly newspaper serving the town of Melbourne in Derbyshire along with other nearby communities. It was set up in 1992 by four local people who saw the need for a newspaper to cover news and events in the area. In the 28th year of publication, that need is still as important today. We are immensely proud of our coverage of local issues and of the support given by businesses advertising with us that enables it to be published. We value our independence and the fact that our publication is produced and staffed by professionals who live in the area and care about what goes on here. A committed team delivers the newspaper FREE to over 16,000 readers in our circulation area, and each issue can also be read here on our website.
The Village Voice is at the very heart of our community, serving the people, businesses and organisations who make our area such a vibrant place in which to live and work.
The Village Voice – a true, independent voice for our villages
© All editorial and photographic images are the property of The Village Voice and may not be reproduced without written permission.
Privacy Policy click to view details of our privacy policy.
Advertising dates...
August 2020
Booking Deadline: 29 July
Publication Date: 10 August