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From the Editor Dearest Readers, Spring has sprung and I can eat sugar again!!!! As it happens I’m still sugar-free but that’s another story …..saving myself for all those Easter Eggs! Also, I still haven’t decided what I’m doing for March (it has virtually passed!) and in fact, April but I do appear to have given up sleep for lent! I am reliably informed that this might be hormonal as apparently, I am getting to that age – but let’s not talk about that!! Remember when, at the start of the decade, everyone was talking about us experiencing the ‘roaring twenties’ again, when in fact it seems more like we have the ‘terrible twenties’. We’ve gone from Brexit chaos to Covid pandemics, a cost-ofliving crisis and now war in Ukraine! Like you I’m sure, my heart goes out to all the people of Ukraine either fighting for their country or being forced to flee for their own safety. My heart has been swelled by all the people and businesses offering help and even opening their homes to refugees. I hope, at least this series of crises have shown us how much better we are when we focus on what unites us rather than what divides us and how much stronger we are as communities, both local and global, when we tackle our problems together.

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On a (literally) brighter note, the clocks sprung forward last weekend. I am beyond happy about that tiny win! I always feel like I have more hours in the day when this happens (of course, I am not daft enough to believe this to be the case!). One last thing… I went to watch the new Batman film last week (how many batmen have there been now?! He has more incarnations than the Dalai Lama). The film was pretty good but Robert Pattinson – blimey, Rafa has brought me sticks with more acting pizzazz!! It’s just as well he has a mask on for most of it! Barry Norman signing off, see you next month.

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The Black Bull Pub in Mansfield Woodhouse kindly presented John Eastwood Hospice with £1055 after holding a fundraising event in January. Ian and Clare Sutton had originally planned the event for before Christmas but unfortunately had to postpone due to the pandemic.

The charity night was filled with games, a disco and karaoke, and live music from Kaylie Malone. Prizes were donated from local businesses : Lisa Lack, Linda Marie, Doncaster Racecourse, Southwell Racecourse, Steve Compere Riley, Il Rosso and Gareth Jenkins and was well supported by the general public. The managers of the Black Bull said “all the donations given by everyone over the last few months has been amazing and we have raised over £1000 for this wonderful charity who took care of my amazing Mother In Law and allowed all her family to be by her side throughout which we are eternally grateful.” John Eastwood Hospice would like to thank Ian and Clare for their dedication in arranging the event and to everyone who supported the evening. The hospice relies entirely on donations and fundraising to reach its commitments of approximately £650,000 per year and so all support received is very much appreciated. John Eastwood Hospice Trust, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4HJ

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Is Time Running Out? Is time running out to “save the planet”? And is it the planet we are actually trying to save, or simply our (western) way of life? Let’s face it, planet Earth will continue to spin around the sun long after we puny humans have wiped ourselves out (well, as long as any aliens watching the mess we’re making of everything don’t decide to step in and blast us all to smithereens!). What would you sacrifice if you knew it would make a difference to the planet, make a more sustainable future for your children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren? Would you stop driving a diesel or petrol car? Could you even afford an electric or hybrid vehicle? Perhaps you’d consider switching to public transport, or even a bicycle not easy commitments to make in the Peak District National Park, as public transport is sparse and it’s very hilly for bike riding! Maybe you’d become vegetarian (or vegan) although you would also have to commit to not consuming processed plant-based meals, soy products, almond milk etc., as they can be as bad for the planet as meat - and are not always a healthy option due to the mass of additives. And don’t always believe what you read; there are widely reported stats that it takes 1800 gallons of water to produce 1lb of beef; what is rarely stated is that figure relates to the US industrialised way of rearing beef in feedlots - NOT the way we do things over here. How about not watering your lawn, or even better re-wilding your garden, or growing your own fruit and veg? You could turn off your gas central heating and install green energy alternatives - if you could afford to. Would you be happy for a new

nuclear power plant to be built nearby? Contrary to popular belief, they can be a clean source of electricity when designed, built and run effectively. Plastic anything could be permanently crossed off your shopping list, and charity shops could become your new best friend when it comes to clothing. Could you live without your mobile phone, laptop, or any other bit of kit that relies on lithium type batteries (including electric cars!)? When it all comes down to it, yes, all of us could do all of the above and more. Our way of living would have to change dramatically, and we’d effectively have to adopt a lifestyle that is more akin to the way people lived 100 or more years ago - albeit still with “green” technology! But would that necessarily be a bad thing? Knowing we could cope however, is a very different thing from wanting to adopt such changes - and I’m afraid that until such ideas become seen as mainstream and normal, not simply “tree-hugging hippy” ideas (and yes, I’ve heard that said!) then we will never do anything. Bring on the aliens…?

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BUTLER OF ANNESLEY HALL - SAMUEL PARR. In the early days of my looking into local history, Annesley Hall was a big attraction. Not just the building, but the family and staff, how they lived and worked within the estate and villages. Some family members of the staff spoke to me, one being the great grand-daughter of Samuel Parr. He was Butler on census returns in 1891, 1901. In 1881 as 2nd footman age 20, he worked his way up. We have to look at his background for clues, the census’ being a guide for his upbringing and his parents location, which falls into a time of bordering estates and local finding of workers. In 1861 Samuel is a baby, born in Epperstone to William 41 an agricultural labourer and Mary 34 a school mistress. Known as Samuel, his first name appears to be Charles, another bridge to cross in searches as Parr’s are in the wider area. There is a possibility that he went to Colwick Hall to work before Annesley, wed Martha Elizabeth Hebbard 1887 at Bingham, had first child in Mary Mabel 1890 at Annesley, five more children whilst Butler and two after 1906 in his role as Publican of the Musters Arms on Forest Road Annesley. After 1908 a review of the number of places selling beer was conducted and some, including the Musters Arms were closed.

Samuel in Top Hat, at the wedding of his daughter Mary Mabel to John William Fletcher 22nd April 1909 at Annesley. The cover of service from the wedding of Catherine Chaworth-Musters to Penn Curzon Sherbrooke in 1893 at Langar Church. Handwritten is a thank you to Sam for the lovely gift. We believe this is to all the staff at Annesley Hall as he would have represented them. Langar Church looks out over the fields to Wieverton, a family seat of the Chaworths, mentioned in English Civil War records. Musters Arms went on to be Fishers Farm and Butchers shop, until the mid 1950’s when it was demolished. Forest Road now has been and continues to be developed for houses as the Annesley Miners Welfare was demolished 2021. I would love to gather people’s memories of the local area.

Now 50 years old with children, he moved to work in Mansfield in hospitality. His life has changed as the 1911 census shows wed 24 years 8 children born, five alive and 3 dead. Martha passed away in 1948, living with Sam in Nottingham, he was at that time a Caretaker, then he moved back to Mansfield to his first son Charles William, eventually passing in 1949 aged 88 years.

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WALK & TALK If the thought of sitting across a psychotherapist sharing your inner most secrets fills you with dread you may wish to find alternatives like walking therapy that can seem less daunting. What is Walking Therapy? It is walking side-by-side with a qualified counsellor in a public area such as a park or woodland. It is a type of ‘movement therapy’ and as the old adage goes - ‘if you could walk a mile in my shoes’, figuratively the therapist is imagining walking in your shoes - also known as empathy - and literally walking a mile and more!

What are the benefits of Walking Therapy? Being outside in nature is therapeutic in itself, not to mention the vitamin D from sunshine, but that nature has a calming effect. Practicing mindfulness - noticing the sound of the birds or the crunching sound as you walk through leaves, the feel of the sun on your back or the wind against your face, the smell of the trees and flowers around you. Taking the time to be totally present, completely in the moment is easier when you are in nature. If you can notice your surroundings easier then perhaps you can go inside and notice your thoughts and emotions as you speak through what is troubling you.

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Spring is finally here! So, I bet you are all ready for a fabulous Rafa’s Ramble (furry friend not included). This is a cracker of a walk with some amazing views, a great mix of terrain and plenty of opportunity to let your dog’s off lead (taking care and always following the countryside code, of course!) There are a couple of hazards to note including a small stretch of road, without a pavement, a golf course to cross (watch out for flying balls!) and a few steepish climbs, up and downhill, but it is well worth it for the fantastic views!

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START: PARK ON LOADS ROAD OPPOSITE HOLYMOORSIDE RECREATION GROUND AND NEAR TO THE BULLS HEAD PUB, HOLYMOORSIDE, CHESTERFIELD, S42 7EJ.

With your back to the recreation ground turn left and walk along Loads Road. After passing the United Reformed Church on your right, turn right onto a lane and signposted footpath. After a short distance you will pass a gate on your right-hand side. Stay close to a wooden fence on your right, then bear slightly to the

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Continue through the trees, staying close to a wall and open views on your right. Ignore any paths off to the left and uphill and you will eventually pass a marker post on your right. Now follow the path downhill to cross over a stream and continue ahead, reaching some farm buildings and a lane directly in front of you. Turn right to walk along the lane with a stone wall on your left. A short distance after the stone wall ends, at a signpost, turn left going uphill. Pass through a gap in a stone wall and then continue uphill going through some trees.

After some distance you will reach a large wooden gate directly in front of you. Follow the arrow on the gate post around to the right to continue uphill keeping a stone wall on your left. After some distance you will reach a golf course. Turn left and continue along the edge of the golf course staying close to the trees on your left.

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reaching a road. Turn right along the road for a short distance and then turn left, at a signpost, into some trees going uphill along a path. 12. Continue climbing uphill with the path eventually levelling out with open views to your right. Keep along the path for a long distance, it will head downhill, eventually reaching a road. 13. Turn right along the road for some distance until reaching The Lamb Inn on the left-hand side. At this point bear to the right to continue along a road for a short distance until reaching a crossroads. Go straight across at the crossroads and then back to the start.

This walk is for illustrative purposes only. Voice Magazines Ltd 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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As our dogs age, we begin to see changes in their appearance and behaviour. While many of these changes are normal as a dog enters their golden years, it’s important to be aware of the signs. Here at Scarsdale, we’ve put together a list of 5 signs that your dog is ageing, so you can be proactive and ensure they’re living a full and happy life. 1. Your dog is slowing down and getting stiff • You may have seen from time to time your dog is taking a little longer to get up in the mornings, or they have more trouble with stairs or jumping up onto furniture, this could be a sign of stiffness. This could be a sign they are suffering from arthritis, which is quite common in ageing dogs as 80% of dogs over 8 suffer from it.

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