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C O M M U N I T Y
JANUARY 2024
Council os receives No. 486 reprimand
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Robin Hood coming to Birstall
CHARNWOOD BOROUGH Council has been reprimanded by The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after it disclosed the new address of a domestic abuse victim to her ex-partner. A letter detailing the new address of the victim was sent to the previous address she shared with her ex-partner. The letter was later confirmed to have been opened and read by the ex-partner. Natasha Longson, ICO Head of Investigations, said: “This mistake was caused by a lack of appropriate refresher training, and the absence of a clear process. It led to significant distress and had the potential to put the victim in real danger. “Vulnerable people need to be able to trust public sector organisations to look
THE BIRSTALL Theatre Company are busy rehearsing their annual family-friendly pantomime, which this year is Robin Hood.
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PHOTO: LYDIA-HEWING JONES
Come and meet Robin and his Merry Men in Sherwood Forest - watch how they come face to face with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Boo!). Then there’s dame Nurse Fusspot and her mischievous Babes getting up to lots of tricks. The production is supported by fabulous costumes, dancing, singing and all the usual panto shenanigans. Performances, at the Cedars Academy, are Thursday February 22, to Saturday February 24, 2024. Evening performances start at 7:30pm, and the Saturday Matinee is 2:30pm. Ticket prices are - Adults £10, Children (under 14) £8.50. The show is not suitable for children under three years old. Tickets can be purchased from Nando’s Hairdresser’s, Birstall or contact the Box Office on 07938961054.
Pic: Page Lowe is Maid Marion, Amar Saini the Sheriff of Nottingham & Riley Smith is Robin Hood
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