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Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Legendary Joust. Immerse yourself in medieval life in the encampment, where you can listen to merry music, join in with the jester’s jokes and learn about cookery and crafts from centuries ago. Little knights can test their bravery in hobby-horse jousts and try on medieval armour. And don’t forget to experience fascinating legendary falconry.

Each year the forest plays host to a week of fun and festivities celebrating the life and legend of our most famous resident – Robin Hood. Cavalry of Heroes will be taking on jousting duties this year, with their spectacular show featuring horse stunts, archery, staff fighting and more.

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Never a cross word…

DONNA’s TRAVEL PAGE Hi I’m Donna your Personal Travel Counsellor.

Welcome to my monthly travel page… I’ll be using this space to offer advice, tips, personal experience and inspiration for your travels. This month I thought that I would talk about a hugely popular and constantly growing sector which is wellness & spa breaks.

I’ve recently joined a local gym and it made me think about the number of trips I book that involve some sort of wellness, spa or activity element.

It’s becoming an increasingly important consideration to many that their accommodation has a spa, a gym, fitness classes, yoga as well as cycling and swimming for example.

You don’t have to travel to far flung corners of the Earth though to be able to find the perfect retreat for you. Why not enjoy a luxury stay at a Spa hotel in the Lake District where you’ll be able to pamper yourself whilst enjoying the beautiful British countryside, stay in a boutique hotel in Turkey where you’ll be able to enjoy sunrise beach Yoga sessions or get your energy pumping at a beach activity centre in Sardinia where you can swim, cycle and play tennis to your hearts content.

ACROSS 1 Broken man held haggis, held in Scotland (8,5) 7 A car test in front of some land is varied (6) 9 (alt. sp.) See Ann executed in part of a building (6) 10 Draw back in hospital (4) 11 Get even by rebuilding Geneva (6) 12 Pleased I became part of Taurus (8) 13 Paddies came round and they help others (5-2-4) 17 Metering altered some soldiers (8) 18 Summer in Oklahoma sees sheep hiding (6) 19 Look, it’s time to go to a place in Africa (4) 20 Given to understanding, Gareth has changed (6) 21 Reindeer herders surround a city to get a sausage (6) 22 Hit a cook around, about a scab (6-7)

DOWN 1 Mick grabbed push-over crossings (8,7) 2 That man Mr Lowry, at home with Kelvin and I in Scandinavia (8) 3 Move weary hen some place (8) 4 Somalian damage found in the Louvre (4,4) 5 Somehow she piped, “It cleanses” (8) 6 Rebuilding her rotten flat is an informal state to be in (3,4,8) 8 Partitioned about getting certain feelings (11) 13 A month to ourselves to get a Roman (8) 14 Push around men or die changing (8) 15 More cops reformed and one is musical (8) 16 Turn Mr Stoker against the Spanish and the French in Spain (8)

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If you prefer something a little more authentic then visit the home of yoga and experience a real ashram in India, cleanse your skin in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland or delight in the natural wonder of the mud and minerals of what is believed to be one of the first ever natural spa’s in the world, the Dead Sea. There are also many different options to choose from whether you are looking for something family orientated, adults only, group based, personally tailored, beginners, experienced or even if you don’t really know WHAT it is that you’re looking for, I am here to help find the perfect option for you.

Wellness is very personal and is about what makes you happy, so the way I look at it, even the booking process should be relaxing and enjoyable.

Whether you are looking for a Spa hotel, a lodge stay with a hot tub, a Yoga & Meditation retreat, an activity centre holiday or you want a digital detox there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

So next time you are thinking about holidays and you’re considering your options don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01623 859150/07932 959752 or email me at donna.horner@travelcounsellors.com.

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high street over the years. When it first opened there was a greengrocers to one side and a bakery to the other, both have since disappeared in the same way that other businesses around the village have but the Easy Wash Launderette remains ready to serve the local community with great quality service and a happy smile to greet any customer walking through the door.

Don’t be fooled, The Easy Wash Launderette isn’t just somewhere you can go to wash and dry your clothes, they also provide in house premium ironing service, alterations and repairs via their trusted seamstresses who’ll have your clothes

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The Rumour by Lesley Kara

Rumours are dangerous things. Especially in a small community where prejudices and simmering resentments lie just under the surface.

When single mum Joanna hears a casual comment at the school gate that a murderer who was given a new identity is now living in their seaside town, she doesn’t intend to repeat it. But she does. Not that she’s doing it out of malice. But she’s new in town and trying to make friends with other mums so her lonely son will have other children to play with and won’t get picked on at school.

The titbits of information she comes by and passes, on are her way of getting people to think she’s worth knowing. Before she knows it, and despite her misgivings along the way, she’s in deep and so is the rest of this tight little town, and there’s no going back.

The Rumour, by Lesley Kara, is a thriller. But it’s also an interesting look at how idle gossip can affect people’s lives in sometimes devastating ways. Fake news, prejudice against outsiders and people who don’t fit it, paranoia about things we think might be happening but aren’t. Life in some layers of 21st century UK maybe.

It’s a page turner, with a strong and horribly believable plot. A chilling tale for hot days.

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Meet the Hampshire Hill Team

short term goals and making sure we have the data we need to come up with some options” explains Ian “It’s not just facts and figures. During that first meeting we talk through various elements, including their incomings and outgoings, and try to get a really good idea of their dreams and aspirations.”

Outside of work Ian enjoys cricket, running, football and taking long walks with his 2 Springer spaniels.

Richard Hampshire, Managing Director of Kirkby-in-Ashfield based firm of financial advisers Hampshire Hill Group, can’t believe where the last 19 years have gone. ‘It doesn’t quite feel like yesterday that we moved in to our offices on Diamond Avenue, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it’s nearly 20 years!’, he says. ‘We’ve grown to a team of 15 now and it just seems like we’re going from strength to strength’.

Richard credits the business’ success to their approach to financial advice and having the right people in his team. ‘We get that most people think they have to have a big pot of money before they can benefit from speaking to an adviser, but that’s so far from the case. Our approach to financial advice reflects our approach to business in general; the fact that we see ourselves very much as working in partnership with our clients. Our business requires a great team, and I’m really pleased to say ours is the best!’ Let’s meet a few people behind the business.

Hampshire Hill take their clients through on a journey – one which starts with Ian Cannon – Lifestyle Planner.

Ian has been part of the team for over 7 years and his experience makes him the perfect person to start the Lifestyle Planning Process with a client. “Some clients obviously have a sense of foreboding when they know we’re going to look at so many areas of their lives but I like to think that I’m good at putting them at ease. It’s all about getting a feel for the clients’ long and

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Once Ian has collated some initial information the details are forwarded to the man behind the science, the company’s Paraplanner, Reece Edwards.

“So my job title probably doesn’t mean much if you’re not in financial services! In essence, I work using the data Ian has collected from clients and bespoke software to come up with suitable solutions for the advisers and clients to consider.

It’s a role I’ve been doing for 4 years now and it’s one I enjoy and find really rewarding. It’s always evolving as new products come on to the market and I really like working as part of the team”.

Reece is an integral member of the team who is continually liaising with product providers, fund managers and industry experts to ensure the business is up to date with the latest products on the market. In his leisure time he enjoys watching mixed martial arts, football and cricket, is a keen gym goer and likes listening to and playing music.

Reece works closely with the team of Financial Advisers, headed up by Team Manager Dale Bowler. See next month to hear more about Dale and other team members.

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Rambles with RafFa lake and

This month we are using one of the fantastic collection of walks available from the Chesterfield Canal Trust.

We are warming up to the Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival, which will be taking place between Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd September 2019. There will be a range of guided walks, from just 2 miles up to a whopping 46-mile epic, covering the length of the canal over 3 days! You can find out more at www. chesterfield–canal-trust.org.uk As ever our two dogs, Rafa and Flake were in tow (geddit!) and gave this walk a big paw’s up

2½ mile or 4½ mile circular walk from Katy’s Coffee Shop via Wheeldon Mill Lock A shorter walk which should take you and your dog around 2½ hours to complete.

Be aware, some paths may be fairly overgrown in summer months. There are also a couple of roads so please take care. Most of the walk is on paths and trails but please wear appropriate footwear and please follow the countryside code.

START: Katy’s Coffee Shop, Hollingwood Hub, Works Rd, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2PF. There is a free car park at the site open Wed – Sun form 9.30am to 4pm.

1. Beginning from Katy’s Coffee shop, go up onto the Works Rd, then cross the road and turn left to walk towards Barrow Hill.

You will pass large buildings, remains of a once huge industrial complex.

2. After about quarter of a mile, as you approach a railway bridge cross the road to take a footpath on the left.

3. Ahead of you there are a number of options. All paths will eventually bring you to the same point, however the official path follows the fence and is a little clearer, especially during the summer months.

4. The path eventually left and down through a grassy area, which can get very long in Summer. From here the route follows the River Rother on you left.

There is a long and a short option for this walk. See the description for more details.

This walk begins at the charming Katy’s Coffee Shop, located in the Hollingwood Hub. The hub is a popular spot for walkers and canal enthusiasts alike. We head out towards Barrow Hill, past some of sites of the industrial heritage of the area before diverting off to follow a path between the River Rother and the Railway line. We then drop onto the canal to pick up a scenic loop, which takes us as far as Wheeldon Mill Lock near Brimington. Finally, we will head back along the picture-perfect canal all the way back to the start.

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SHORTER OPTION (2½ mile total length) 6. When you reach the Cow Lane canal bridge, turn left along the twopath and back to Katy’s Coffee Shop for some well-earned refreshment!

LONGER OPTION (4½ mile total length) 6. Before reaching the Cow Lane canal bridge turn right, following the towpath to the Bluebank Lock.

7. At the lock, bear right to leave the towpath to follow the broad track. This was once part of the Great Central Railway and is popular trail for cyclists and walkers.

8. Keep on this trail until reaching a bridge. Pass under the bridge and turn left to Wheeldon Mill Lock (a nice spot for a picnic). Then go left to follow the Towpath, which will take you all the way back alongside the picturesque canal to Katy’s Coffee Shop for some well earned refreshment!

5. After some distance the path goes up and through a gap in the fence. Turn left and follow the lane over a bridge to cross the River Rother.

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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

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Tuesday (cont...)

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

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 Fall Aware and Loving Life, 1 - 3pm, Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, FREE friendly cuppa & chat group for over 50s, Contact Samantha Clarke, 01623 555 551

Tuesday

West Ashfield Rotary Club, 6.45pm for 7pm start, Derbyshire Hotel, Contact Mike, 01773 609942 Beavers, 6-7pm, All Saint’s Centre, Huthwaite, 07879 375275

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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

Other

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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I used my bus pass – wonder how long I’ll be allowed to keep that – and popped up to Alfreton on a Thursday morning recently to see a guy who had advertised that he’d got a talking dog for sale.

I wasn’t that bothered about having a pet, but did think it would be useful, if for no other reason than it would give the missus someone to talk to when I was down the pub.

“Sure I can,” came the almost immediate reply.

“Not only that but I can read and write and I’m also quite a sporty dog. It might seem strange to you but not only have I ridden a Grand National winner, I’ve made a 147 break at snooker and scored a hattrick for Scotland (did I forget to mention that he was a West Highland Terrier?) against England at Hampden Park.”

When I found the house on Long Meadow Road and saw that it was neat, tidy and with a pleasant garden, I was pleased, as this suggested caring owners and it was likely that the dog was well looked after. I rang the bell and a pleasant looking chap opened the door and invited me in.

After a bit more conversation during which I established that Russell would be happy to come and live at our house, I made my apologies saying that I was going to have a chat with his owner.

I was a little nervous as, other than my Uncle Lee’s parrot, I’d never come across a talking creature of any description. I was put at ease straightaway however, as the owner said, “I can see that you’re a bit sceptical, so why don’t you go through to the kitchen where Russell, that’s the dog’s name, is looking forward to meeting you.”

I felt a bit daft but when I went through the kitchen door, there was Russell and yes, he did look pleased to see me.

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“Your dog is fantastic,” I said as I went back through to the front room, “I’m just surprised that you want to sell him. What’s the problem? Is he not good with children or something?”

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Wow, wasn’t the Women’s World Cup an eye opener? It caught the imagination of the public and propelled the game to previously unheralded status. But what comes next?

Here’s our Barry with his thoughts…

It’s been another summer of World Cup fever across England, but this time, it’s been the women and not the men, attracting the millions to television sets up and down the land. In Sainsbury’s you see boxes of Budweiser with England’s female stars on, which is a refreshing development.

I wrote in this column last month about the level of interest in the opening game with Scotland, and things have only gone from strength to strength in the last few weeks. More than 11 million people turned into the semi-final defeat to eventual winners USA – the biggest TV event of the year on these shores – this shows there is interest there, it just needs to be harnessed.

England’s hopes of a first title win ultimately perished against the US, who in fairness, are probably the greatest women’s team we’ve ever seen, though Phil Neville’s side gave it a bloody good go.

The challenge we face in this country now is quite simple. How can you transfer that level of interest into the Women’s Super League and those divisions below it? The average crowd last year in the domestic top tier was around one thousand and that is unlikely to rise significantly just because England got to the closing stages of a major tournament.

It is true, that if major sporting success is witnessed on terrestrial television then it can boost the sport. England’s Rugby World Cup win against Australia in 2003 boosted the domestic Premiership massively, and there will be a hope something similar will happen in women’s football, while cricket has rarely been more

popular than when the Three Lions beat Australia in the 2005 Ashes series.

The reality, however, I suspect will be somewhat different. Those in power behind the scenes are unsure of how to take the game forward, whether to allow the Premier League to have more say, or the Football League. Playing games at grounds like the City Ground and Pride Park will help, rather than in Forest’s case, playing on a plastic pitch on Chewton Street in Eastwood.

If you’re hosting regular games at big stadiums, yes, they may be largely empty, but it will raise the profile and will also attract a different type of fan. Include women’s games with a men’s season ticket, give fans the chance.

Forest have now incorporated the ladies’ team to launch a ‘one club’ mentality – now called Nottingham Forest Women – though, there was a huge chance missed with the lack of female presence when it came to the home kit launch.

It does require financial backing from the FA and the clubs, but if the game is to grow, you’ve got to go out and grab people. Speculate to accumulate.

The authorities have got to take a stand, they’ve got to make the whole sport more professional, give it more credibility and make it something the wider public can believe in.

It can’t just be a conversation we have every couple of years during a major tournament when interest naturally spikes, it has to be something that’s delivered on a sustainable basis, every year.

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