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Hosted by Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 business networking group the night acknowledged and rewarded the success and achievements of local businesses, organisations and their staff. It also recognised their contribution to the economic development of the north Nottinghamshire area. It celebrated the excellence, hard work and sheer determination of local people.

Here at the Voice we would like to extend our congratulations to our fabulous new advertiser Mansfield Building Society who won the prestigious Business in the Community Award. They were in good company amongst 8 other winners on the night.

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Things to do LEGENDS WEEKEND – FATHER’S DAY AT BOLSOVER CASTLE 11am – 5pm Sat 15th to Sun 16th June 2019

On this Father’s Day, all legendary dads, moms and little ones are invited to Bolsover for a day out bursting with activities. Learn how to become a Knight or a Princesses, enjoy fascinating falconry displays and watch tantalising tales of chivalrous battles and fearsome quests. Catch an interactive play and sharpen your swords for a Father’s Day to remember.

Adults £13, Children £7.90, Concessions £11.70.

English Heritage members Free.

Summer Solstice Event 10am – 3pm, 22nd June

Portland Square, Sutton-in-Ashfield Free fun family activities throughout the day, George Michael tribute, primary school choir of the year final, Hucknall and Linby Brass Band.

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CHARITY EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP SATURDAY 8TH JUNE. 9AM – 5PM Experience a 30-minute complementary therapy treatment for a £10 donation to Forget-me-not. Choose from, reflexology, reiki, Emmett & Crystals At the Hive, Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield.

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Set in the late 1970's, this hilarious story of friendship & revenge is outrageous, thought provoking, risqué and even a little romantic.

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Book Review Circe by Madeline Miller

If you enjoyed last month’s recommendation of the Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, you’ll love Circe by Madeline Miller. ( Kir-Keh if you’re interested in the Greek pronunciation).

Chosen as a book of the year by numerous reviewers and newspapers, the novel casts Circe, the witch goddess of Homer’s Odyssey (the one who trapped poor Odysseus on her island for a year and turned sailors into pigs) as a heroine in her own right, not just a bit player in a man’s mythic tale.

If there is a similarity to the Atwood book, it is the idea of female empowerment, giving a woman the right to her own story as part of the history of women which, it might be argued, has been so often left out of official (or even literary) accounts.

But it’s also a lovely, lyrical and sometimes very dark tale where the expectations of normal human morals are turned on their head. These are the stories of mortals, gods and monsters which are perfectly in tune and relevant for a modern audience. And the story is also a subtle sideways look at what it means to be a human, whether male or female.

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This walk is a little further out but is worth the journey to check out a little piece of history. The Parliament Oak, which the legend says King John held an informal parliament under following a revolt by the Welsh. Now it sits in a layby off the A6075 and is about halfway around our walk. Another great ramble from David at JH Legal – what a star he is!

We begin on the outside of Warsop and follow Oakfield Lane to cross the A6075. The route then winds through a part of the historic Sherwood forest before reaching the Parliament Oak. We cross back over the A6075 and wind back through the forest before heading back through the outskirts of Warsop, back to where we bgan.

START: Park opposite Warsop Recycling Centre 1, Oakfield Lane Market Warsop. NG20 0JE 1. Standing with your back to the recycling centre turn right and continue gently uphill along a gravel lane.

Continue straight ahead for some distance and then pass ‘Greenacres’ on your left-hand side. Continue straight ahead along the lane for a long distance and eventually you will reach a main road.

Cross straight over the road and continue along a footpath entering into some woodland.

2. After a short distance ignore a footpath sharp to the left and continue straight ahead through the trees along a footpath running parallel with the road over to your right. Continue straight ahead for some distance and eventually you will reach a T junction with a lane. Turn left to continue along the lane.

After a short distance the lane bends around to the left and a little further on the lane narrows to a footpath. At this point ignore the path to the left and continue straight ahead going through the trees.

3. Continue straight ahead for some distance and then just prior to the path bending to the right, turn left onto another footpath. Continue along this path with just a few trees and then open views to your right and woodland on your left. After some distance ignore a major path on your left and then continue for a long distance being sure to stay close to the open views on your right.

4½ -mile circular walk from Warsop Oakfield via Parliament Oak A medium length walk which should take you and your dog around 2½-3 hours to complete. There are a couple of roads so please take care. Most of the walk is on paths and trails but please wear appropriat1e footwear and please follow the countryside code.

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4. Continue until you reach a clearing and then at this point continue straight ahead and pass beneath some power lines. Continue straight ahead back into the trees and eventually you will reach a T junction with a tarmac lane with a metal gate just to your right. Turn left at the T junction and continue for a very short distance to a main road passing a signboard for ‘Parliament Oak’ on your left.

5. Cross straight over the main road and continue along a lane for a very short distance. Then turn left onto a footpath (WARNING: THIS PATH IS HARD TO SPOT) to go back into the trees. This path runs parallel with the road over to your left. After some distance you will cross over a lane with a wooden gate and the main road over to your left to continue

back into the trees along a footpath running parallel with the road.

6. After some distance you will come into a clearing.

Continue a little further on to reach a T junction with a lane. Turn left along the lane for a short distance and then just prior to reaching a wooden gate and a main road, turn right to continue along a footpath going through the trees running parallel with the road. Continue along this footpath for some distance until reaching a T junction of footpaths with a fence directly in front of you. Turn right to continue along a footpath going gently downhill with a fence on your left.

7. Ignoring any paths to the right continue straight ahead for some distance until reaching a clearing.

Continue straight ahead passing underneath some power lines and close by to a pylon on your left.

After, head back into the trees and be sure to ignore the path immediately to the right and continue straight ahead keeping, and staying close to open views on your left.

8. 8Continue straight ahead for quite some distance being sure to stay close to the open views on your left. Eventually you will reach a T junction of paths.

Turn left and then continue straight ahead with a hedge and open views to your left. Continue straight ahead for some distance until reaching and passing underneath a railway bridge onto a road. Follow the road for a short distance to a T junction of roads and then turn left.

9. Follow this road for quite some distance until reaching another T junction of roads. Turn left and after a short distance pass underneath a railway bridge to continue back to the start/ finish

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines takes no responsibility for anyone who chooses to follow this route and encourages all walkers to obey all byelaws and signs and to respect the area they are walking in, ensuring they pick up all dog mess and obey the countryside code at all times.

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Out & About

A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area Welcome to YOUR Out and About section, which offers FREE listings for charities and notfor-profit community groups.

Whilst we will do our best to fill this section with useful information, if you are involved in organising any regular meetings, groups or sessions please drop us a line with as much of the following information as possible and we will do the rest.

Listing Title, Contact person, email, phone no., time, place, day of the week it held on, other useful information

Monday Community Café Over 60’s Meal Deal £2.80, 9am - 1.30pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, Term time only, 01623 440993 Cubs, 6-8pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 07986 402347 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club, 7.30-9pm, Alfreton Community Hall, £5 Lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Newton & District - OAP Club, 7-9pm, Newton Community Centre, Musical Entertainment, 01773 873414 Little Stars Toddler Group, 1-2.30pm, St Helens Church Selston, Term time only. £1.50 for first child, extra children 50p each. Please bring a drink for your child/children. Adults receive a hot drink with snack for children.

Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am - 12pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284 Café 22 Community Café 9.30am - 12pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Not Bank Holidays. Drinks/Café free to all, donations welcomed, 01623 758974 Rattle Rhyme and Roll 10.30 - 11am, Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby, FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. During Term time only, 01623 753236

Tuesday

West Ashfield Rotary Club, 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942

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Beavers, 6-7pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 07879 375275 Scouts, 7-9pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 07799 003452 Seated Exercise Class, 12-1.30pm, Sherwood Court, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Cost £3 per session, 01623 753192 Craft Work Classes, 1-3pm, Our Centre, 6 Pond Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 01623 753192 NRAS Chesterfield ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) , 6.30-8pm, Tesco Clay Cross Community Room, 1st Tuesday of the month, 01628 823524 Messy Kidz, 4-6pm, St Helens Church Pinxton, £2 for snacks & Drinks, Contact Zynell Callaghan, 07866 029978, messykidzpinxton@gmail.com Messy Play, 9.15-10.30am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 15months-3 years £2 NEW Sensory Play, Pinxton Nursery School, 0-18 Months The Base Girls Night 5-7pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 7-11, 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org The Storehouse - Kirkby Foodbank 2 - 3pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, 01623 758974 Kirkby Rotary Club 6.30 for 7pm, Summit Centre, Kirkby (2nd Tues), Coxmoor Golf Club (4th Tues), www.kirkbyrotary.org. uk, Contact Philip Hurt, 01623 305471 Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.15am (term time), The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Free, 01623 758974

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Wednesday Rattle Rhyme and Roll, 10am - 10.30am, Huthwaite Library, Sutton Rd, Huthwaite, Term Time only - followed by stay and play, 01623 677200 Cosy Cuppa Afternoon, 1.30 - 3.30pm, Our Centre, 6 Pond Street, Kirkby-inAshfield, £2 per session, 01623 753192 E.M.J.J.A Jiu Jitsu & Kobudo Club, 7-8pm, Alfreton Leisure Centre, £5 lesson first one free, Contact Sensei D.Kershaw, 07840 327134, darrenker@sky.com Selston Wednesday Club, 10.15-12.15pm, Parish Hall, Selston, Active Group for the over 50’s. Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowels & Croquet, Contact Maxine, 01773 719444 Jacksdale Dollies WI, 7.45pm, Westwood United Reformed Church, 4th Wednesday of the month, 07989 641345, Through Facebook

Thursday All Saints Baby and Toddler Group, 9.30 - 11am, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 01623 440993 Ashfield Community Hub, 1-3pm, Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 0115 8043816, co.production@nottscc.gov.uk Derby and Nottinghamshire Music Hall Association, 7.30 - 10pm, St Jospeh Social Club, 51 High Pavement, Sutton-In-Ashfield, September to May, Contact Trevor, 01623 514777, dnmha@talktalk.net Newton Toddler Group, 1-3pm, Newton Community Centre, Term time only, Contact Kathryn, 01773 872031 Alfreton Cyclists Touring Club, 7 - 8.30pm, Gloves Lane, Blackwell, More details and full programme at alfretonctc.000webhostapp.com, 07719 933824 The Base Pinxton, 6-7.30pm, Pinxton Youth Centre, School Years 6-11 , 01773 510882, www.snapyouth.org

Youth Club Drop-in 6 - 8pm, The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Term Time, 11-18s, Free, 01623 758974 Rattle Rhyme and Roll 2 - 2.30pm, Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby, FREE, relaxed, friendly nursery rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. During Term time only, 01623 753236 St Wilfred’s Craft and Chat 1.30 - 4pm, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Kirkby, 01623 614867

Friday Tums 2 Tots, 10am - 11.30am, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 01623 516592 Little Chatterboxes 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Huthwaite Library, Sutton Rd, Huthwaite, Last Friday of the month, term time only, 01623 677200, ask@inspireculture.org.uk Tiny & Toddlers 9-11am, Pinxton Village Hall, 0-3 Years, Contact Are these the same group Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am, Pinxton Parish Hall, 0-4 years £1.50 Community Café Over 60’s Meal Deal £2.80, 9am - 1.30pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 01623 440993 Kirkby Men in Sheds 9am - 3pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 7DX, Contact Chris, 07961 080284 Seesaw Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.15am (term time), The Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Free, 01623 758974 Ashfield Harmony Choir 7 - 9.15pm, The Hill Methodist Church Hall, Kirkby, New members always welcome.

Saturday

Indoor Car Boot, 9am - 11.30am,All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 01623 440993

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Bell Ringing At a church near you! Open to all ages (well almost all!) Free training, Contact Peter Jenkinson, 07707 711054, www.derbyda.org.uk/about/

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Mike’us sings M

I hope you are enjoying our ‘best of’ Mike’s Musings.

I think we all have a list like this. Personally, I’m just glad it’s not just me!

Things that annoy all decent minded people’ (well…….me at least)

Having had feedback from the previous edition of Voice Magazine, it appears as if I’m not on my own. Did you know that one lady in our village actually divorced her first husband on the grounds of mental cruelty? Despite repeated warnings, he had continued to replace toilet rolls under………. rather than over the holder. All I can say is he got what he deserved!

Right then, I’ve added two more gripes from my long list of ‘things that get my goat’

NHS vasectomy. Yes lads – they’d change their minds then. Might even stop them going on about giving birth!

Part 4 - Whilst having a meal, either at home or in a restaurant/café, why do a growing number of ‘diners’ feel the need to constantly refer to their phone/tablet etc? Are they bored? Are they shy? Are they introverted? Are they simply being rude? NB - only one of these suggestions is definitely right.

Solution – if I had my way!

Part 3 - Why do half of the world’s population - and you know who you are! – raise their collective feminine eyebrows to the sky when they hear a man say “I’m not feeling very well?” As an example, last week I picked up a particularly severe case of ‘jive knee’ at our dancing class. This followed a nasty bout of Cha Cha Cha induced migraine the previous week. Was there any sense of understanding or sympathy from the ladies present? Don’t bother answering!

Solution – if I had my way!

Set up a Government funded research programme project to see if it is possible to recreate the acute pain and mental anguish experienced by those who have endured an

Introduce a law that states that in a dining situation, all electronic devices must be handed over to the oldest person present for safe keeping. Anyone failing to comply with this legal requirement - and prior to their arrest! - must either a) pay for the meal or b) do the washing up.

Someone recently reminded me that Snickers Bars used to be known as Marathon. That got me thinking! Do you know what the following are now known as? As usual, no prizes – just for fun. Datsun, Opal Fruits, Constantinople, The Quarrymen, Brad’s Drink, Bombay, Pete’s Super Submarines, Blue Ribbon Sports, Walker’s Stadium, Northern Rhodesia. As usual, answers are at the bottom of the page.

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Oriental poppies are spectacular but can look very messy once they’ve flowered.

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We’ve had nine months of chaos, drama, chairmen exposing themselves on social media, clubs spying on each other and no shortage of incredible comebacks. And that barely scratches the surface.

Have we ever known a campaign quite like it? I certainly can’t remember one where I’ve constantly used the phrase, ‘bloody football, eh’?

In truth, we should have known we were in for something special after England’s terrific performance at the World Cup in Russia, which was followed up by an impressive Nations League campaign.

At the time of penning this column, Derby County had just upset the odds to beat old foes Leeds United in the play-off semi-final, while Nottingham Forest watched on with eyes of envy as the Rams clocked up another Wembley appearance having failed in their quest for a top six finish.

Elsewhere, Mansfield Town and manager David Flitcroft somehow managed to pass up the giftwrapped opportunity of promotion to League One and Notts County, well, oh dear Notts County.

Installed as promotion favourites last summer following a fine season which saw them narrowly beaten by Coventry City in the play-off semi-final at Meadow Lane, the walls have since come crashing down around them.

No longer can the Magpies call upon the prestigious title of ‘World’s Oldest League Club’ – a crown which will inevitably feel like a kick deep into the genitals for their fans, has now been passed over to Forest.

And no, it isn’t Stoke City. We’ve had that confirmed by the EFL – as if there was ever any doubt. Instead of facing up to life in the third tier, as they hoped would be their reward come the end of the season, they’re now plotting trips to Fylde, Bromley, Dover and Barrow. At least Notts’ old chums Chesterfield will be there to give them a warm embrace.

What the Magpies’ collapse has shown for all to see, is that if you don’t get the right people on board, allow egos to take control and get recruitment all wrong, this is always a risk.

I’ve written in this column earlier in the campaign about Alan Hardy’s indiscretions – a man who arguably had good intentions from the outset, but lacked the professionalism, respect or nous to ever allow the club to be managed successfully.

Hardy’s desperation to be liked, to be front and centre became his downfall and now, he’ll forever be remembered as the man who took the oldest league club in world football, out of it.

Getting back won’t be easy for Notts, they’ll be the big fish in a very competitive pond. Just ask Mansfield, Lincoln, Luton and more recently Chesterfield, just how tough the National League is, and make no mistake about it, they will be the big scalp. It will be a long road back for the Magpies, but it’ll be fascinating watching from close by to see how it all plays out.

But first, they must sort out the ownership. Then and only then can this famous old bird start moving forward in the right direction.

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