December 2017 by Chloe Bowers

December 2017

Charity shop and café set to re-open A CHARITY shop and café on the Bellamy Road Estate in Mansfield is due to reopen this month. The Life Centre on Egmanton Road has been taken on by the Life Church, which will use the base for community events. As well as the café and shop, the centre will comprise a sorting area for donations for the shop and a base for outreach events, such as a youth drop-in for teenagers, a welcome hour for the elderly and free community events. The centre, which closed in August, has been repainted, given a new look inside and will be run by a new management team and volunteers. It will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 9am to 2pm. The centre is appealing for donations of quality goods and monetary donations would also be welcomed. They would be used towards projects such as a possible money advice centre and a foodbank. The church meets in South Mansfield Community Centre, on Bellamy Road. As part of the Ground Level Network of churches, its Sunday morning services from 10.30am are modern, child-friendly and informal. There are also activities throughout the week. l A CHRISTMAS celebration is on 17th December. See page 17 for details.

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MANY families can struggle with anxiety, loneliness, social isolation and frustration when their child has autism or ADHD. Family Action’s Small Steps Service needs volunteer befrienders in the Mansfield area who can offer support and understanding to families whose children have been diagnosed. There will be a free information event for people to find out more on 13th December, from 10am-4pm, at West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield. For more information, contact Katy Robinson, Small Steps project coordinator, email katy.robinson@ nottshc.nhs.uk or call 01623 672152.

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20% off at Mangrove YOUNGSTERS at Berry Hill Primary School have seen their own work on display at an art exhibition that is travelling around the country.

The Mansfield school’s pupils saw their pieces — houses sewn from squares of material — in the town’s library as the Access Art Village: Stunning Stiches exhibition launched. It will run until 21st December. The pupils’ visit to the library was part of a day of art, which included workshops and a look around the library. Children sewed their houses from squares of material donated by Inspire. The artwork was sent to be part of the exhibition, which includes work from all over the world as well as other craft groups in Nottinghamshire. The exhibition, which will go to Romford, London, in the new year, has also been at Fairfield Mill, Yorkshire. Access Art organised and promoted the original idea

for the exhibition. Inspire, as well as coordinating the art day, also ran an art workshop for the children, linked to the Big Draw 2017. Maria McIntyre, Year 5 teacher, said: “Working with Inspire has been brilliant. As well as bringing the project to our attention, they have given us an opportunity to be part of an art exhibition and to work with professional artists. We could not be more thrilled.” Head Susan Brown said: “Inspire have provided us with a great opportunity for our children to develop their art skills in a variety of mediums. “We are promoting the exhibition in school in the hope all of our families will go and see it while it is in Mansfield. “It is a privilege to be part of a country-wide travelling exhibition like this.”

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MOUNTAIN biker Owen Rick has had a terrific first year racing downhill. The student at Mansfield’s Samworth Church Academy won his first race at the Stile Cop Racers Guild Winter Series in Cannock Chase, winning the rippers category followed by two second-place finishes. Owen gained entry into the Peaty’s Steel City downhill race at Grenoside, Sheffield, and won the rippers category by 4.662 seconds. He then went on to lift the Stile Cop Racers Guild Summer Series with five wins from five races. His record from nine races is seven wins and two second places. In 2018, Owen will move up to the juvenile category (13 to 14-year-olds), which means he can compete in national as well as regional events. l SAMWORTH’S world champion, see page 30.

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The Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, and the chief executive officer of the trust, Chris Moodie, went to the school to mark the occasion. At a school assembly pupils were surprised to see the mayor’s chain as she walked to the front of the school hall to address the children. The school will retain its strong Christian ethos. Head teacher James Marshall, now in his second year at the helm, said: “We are very excited to be joining the Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust. “Our collective ethos links strongly in terms of providing an excellent education through an exciting and engaging curriculum,

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AS part of their learning about Remembrance Day, pupils at Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, listened to a talk about the first world war and local young people who signed up to the Armed Forces. They learned that a local MP, Sir Arthur Markham was instrumental in bringing about a change in the law so people under 18 could not be part of the Armed Forces overseas. Jo Riley, a former school lollipop lady (pictured, right, with Year 4 pupils), talked to the children about her research into the conflict. She also looked at a new tree seat in the school playground that was supported by a grant from the Nottinghamshire County Council

Community Commemoration Fund. A plaque has been placed on the seat as a sign of respect to local people who lost their lives in the war. Year 4 pupils held a two-minute silence on Friday, 10th November, and read out poems they had written. Jess Matthews, history curriculum lead and Year 4 teacher, said: “It is important we give the children as many experiences as possible. “Jo helped them realise that the impact of the Great War was felt locally, by local people.” Head Susan Brown (pictured, left) said “Our new memory bench will be a reminder to the children about the local people who sacrificed their lives.”

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Planetarium plan at observatory THE public are being asked for their views on plans to expand an observatory in Sutton and create a planetarium.

The planetarium would be open during the day and also available to schools, who could send classes for pupils to enhance their learning experience. The exciting plans by the Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society for the Sherwood Observatory on Coxmoor Road will be put to funding bodies — and the public have also been asked to back the project through easy fundraising initiatives. The planetarium, which would be built on land next to the observatory, would have seating for around 100 people. A spokesman for the society, whose enthusiastic amateur astronomers aim to promote and advance public interest and education in astronomy, said: “We want to expand and enhance our astronomy education outreach activities.” The society has written to all local schools asking if they would be interested in sending pupils and students to the planetarium. It has also launched a public consultation on the plan through an online questionnaire. The results will be used to help to develop its plans and support funding applications. The society’s enthusiastic amateur astronomers aim to promote and advance public interest and education in astronomy.

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A CHARITY shop has opened in Rainworth aiming to help good causes in the village. Around Again, a second-hand Shop at 244 Southwell Road East, is being run by Linda Cleary with volunteer staff. It will sell new and used quality bric-a-brac, furniture, clothing, toys and others items donated by the public. The proceeds will be donated to local good causes, includinge Sam’s Workplace, Rainworth Rangers and the Detached Youth Project in the village. Around Again is open Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 4pm.

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The observatory building was built by the founders of the society on a voluntary basis. Building work started in 1972 and the observatory was officially opened by the then Astronomer Royal 1986, though it had been in use before then. Much of the observatory was built using demolition material recovered from local pit closures. The observatory dome houses a hand-built 24-inch Newtonian Reflecting Telescope. There are also several smaller telescopes that can be set up outside the main dome. The next open evening is on 27th January. Further information on how to raise funds for the planetarium project and the questionnaire are at www.sherwood-observatory. org.uk

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Tea party celebrations for Guiding volunteers VOLUNTEERS from Mansfield and Ashfield were among those honoured at a special tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire.

Presentations to members of the Mansfield division included Oak Leaf Awards to Catherine Leaver and Samantha Carrington in recognition of their commitment to local Guiding. The Nottinghamshire Star was given to non-uniformed volunteers Marlene Hardy and Susan Howlett. Sarah Clarkson was presented with a 40-year service award, and 30-year service awards were given to Anne Bakewell, Edith Mason and Mick Mason. April Ulyatt was presented with a Queen’s Guide Award. The Ashfield division was also well represented during the awards ceremonies, with Oak Leaf Awards handed to Claire Sharman, leader of 1st Kirkby Guides, and to Janet Wells, leader of Rainbow and Brownie units in Sutton. Jackie Smith was presented with a 30-year service award. Held at Portland College, Mansfield, the event gave County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst the opportunity to present awards to more than 50 members and supporters. In addition to presenting long service awards to 20 women who have devoted a combined total of more than 700 years to Guiding, Jackie gave Oak Leaf Awards to more than 20 leaders and the Nottinghamshire Star to four non-uniformed volunteers in recognition of their outstanding commitment to local Guiding. Five Queen’s Guide Awards were given particular mention, while seven County brooches and three Thanks badges were presented as personal gestures of appreciation.

CELEBRATIONS for the Mansfield division (above) and the Ashfield division (right). Above are, from left, Marlene Hardy, Kirstie Pogson (Assistant County Commissioner), Kayleigh Hunt (Assistant County Commissioner), Susan Howlett, Catherine Leaver, Jackie Brocklehurst (County Commissioner), Samantha Carrington, April Ulyatt, Anne Bakewell, Edith Mason, Mick Mason and Sarah Clarkson. Right are Kirstie Pogson, Kayleigh Hunt, Claire Sharman, Jackie Brocklehurst, Janet Wells and Jackie Smith. “The people we applauded today have given truly exceptional service to Girlguiding in Nottinghamshire,” said Jackie. “It was a real pleasure to publicly acknowledge their role in ensuring the opportunities created through Girlguiding membership are kept open for so many girls and young women across the county.” Girlguiding Nottinghamshire has a membership of around 9,000 girls and young women, including Rainbows (aged 5-7), Brownies

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World sidecar champion Ben Birchall switched on the lights with Santa and postmistress and main organiser Alka Bhatt.

Stuart Nicholson entertained the crowd, playing a selection of Christmas songs in the build-up to the switch-on. Santa gave out sweets and chocolates to youngsters. Funding for the event was provided by Mansfield District councillors Terry Clay, Stuart Richardson and Sally Higgins, together with Nottinghamshire County councillors Diana Meale and Paul Henshaw.

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AROUND 8,000 people visited Mansfield town centre for the annual Big Switch On event, organised by Mansfield District Council. The day was packed with festive entertainment for all the family,

both inside the Four Seasons Shopping Centre and in the Market Place. The lights switch-on was carried out by Mansfield Town Football Club bosses, John and Carolyn Radford, and manager Steve Ev-

ans. It was followed by a firework display. Mayor Kate Allsop said: “Thanks to everyone who came along and showed their support. We hope families had a really good day out.” Rebekah O’Neill, Four Seasons Centre manager, said: “The day has been spectacular. The Mansfield community really came together to celebrate the light switch on.” The event was organised by the council with support from the Four Seasons, Mansfield BID, Mansfield 103.2 and Mansfield Palace Theatre. The main sponsor this year was Matthews and Tannert.

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MEMBERS of the Inner Wheel Club of Kirkby helped in the collection for the Poppy Appeal at the Aldi store in the town, alongside Royal British Legion representatives. The club’s president, Judi Parkinson, accompanied members at a Remembrance service in St Thomas’s Church in the town and laid a wreath at the Cenotaph. The group celebrated Diwali with a successful curry night, raising £500 for its local and international charities. In support of the Dominica hurricane relief fund, goods were collected from Inner Wheel Clubs in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to be delivered to the island. This month Inner Wheel members from Kirkby will be ‘elves’ as they help Santa in a grotto at the Reuben Shaw garden centre, Moorgreen, raising funds for Kirkby Rotary charities.

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A KIRKBY firm and Newark and Sherwood District Council were among five Nottinghamshire employers recognised for the support they have given to members of their teams who serve or have previously served in the Armed Forces.

County Battery Services, based in Kirkby, and the council received silver awards in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, at an event at Burleigh Court, Loughborough, from Colonel Tom Redgate, the Deputy Commander (Reserves) of the regional Army HQ. To achieve a silver award, employers have to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, show flexibility towards the annual training commitments and mobilisation of reservist employees, and

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BELVOIR Mansfield has joined a national award scheme recognising the best estate and letting agents in the UK. The Mansfield-based agent has entered The ESTAS, the largest award scheme of its kind in the UK residential property sector. The scheme recognises the best agents, brokers and conveyancers for customer service based on ratings from thousands of customers around the UK. The competition enables firms taking part to gain transparent feedback from clients. The ESTAS awards take place every May in London. Michael Keywood, director at Belvoir Mansfield, said: “We take our levels of customer service seriously because we know clients have a choice. We have always been proud of the personal service we provide and this is great way to demonstrate how good we are.”

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Multi-academy trust expands THE Diverse Academies Learning Partnership has taken on five new academies, including Samuel Barlow Primary in Clipstone, and special education providers Yeoman Park and Redgate in Mansfield Woodhouse. The regionally-focused multi-academy trust attributes its continued growth to the success of its partnership, which is built on an ethos of collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Debbie Clinton, acting chief executive, said: “The addition of a mix of primaries and special education providers is an important factor to us. “We are very clear on the benefits to all our academies of working across phases of education, whether that is in mainstream or the special education sector. “We are diverse in name and nature, and as educationalists we don’t take for granted our successes.” The trust, formed in 2011, runs a total of 14 academies across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, 10 of which are judged as good or better by Ofsted. Cat Thornton, executive principal for the incoming primaries, will also add Wainwright Primary Academy in Mansfield to her portfolio. She said: “It’s critically important to ensure that each academy has the flexibility to retain its own unique identity and deliver the right education for its pupils.” Neil Holmes, executive principal for The Holgate Academy, Hucknall and Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield, will also take on the executive leadership of Yeoman Park and Redgate academies. “There is much for us to collectively benefit from by working together with our new colleagues in the special schools. For too long there has been a divide between the various types of education providers,” he said.

Premier League scores with school PUPILS and staff from Samuel Barlow Primary Academy, Clipstone — part of the Diverse Academies Learning Partnership — are celebrating after being awarded a Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment pack. It includes Nike footballs, large dice, cones, bibs, floater balls, pumps, alphabet discs and more. The pack forms part of a curriculum-linked programme of educational support to primary schools, inspired by the

appeal of the Premier League clubs. Delivered by the Football Foundation, the Premier League Primary Stars scheme gives teachers a range of equipment that can be used across different curriculum areas to get children active. The new kit will support learning and enhance playtimes for the children — encouraging pupils to be active and develop important life skills. Melanie Brown, principal

at Samuel Barlow, said: “Our staff and children are looking forward to putting the kit to good use across key stages 1 and 2 in English, maths, PE, and in personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) classes.” Mathematician Rachel Riley and children’s authors Cressida Cowell and Dan Freedman have helped to create the teaching packs, which use real life sporting examples to put lessons into a relevant and engaging context for children.

YOUNGSTERS took part in sessions to improve their awareness of recycling. Oak Tree Primary School, Mansfield, invited a recycling expert from Nottinghamshire County Council to show what to put in Mansfield’s blue bins. Five parents also helped and joined pupils in a workshop that explained why it is important to recycle and how to do it more effectively. A competition was held to find out who could apply their knowledge to a real-life situation. Children received a pencil made from newspapers and the winning teams received pencil sharpeners. Children took home information leaflets to help their parents understand more about recycling.

Teacher Miss Sarah Turner said: “It is vital that our children know how to recycle. They are the ones who have the most responsibility to protect our planet. “We are going to try to put

our learning into practise to see if we can improve our schools recycling rate.” l PICTURED with pupils and parents is Lydia Powles, waste education officer at the council.

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Students’ aid mission MOTOR vehicle engineering students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College are gearing up to play their part in a charity project in Africa. They are repairing two ambulance vehicles at its Engineering Innovation Centre, Sutton, ready for them to be driven more than 3,000 miles to The Gambia in 2019. They will be used to support communities and clinics in emergencies. The Aid2Gambia charity project was launched in 2014 by Nottingham man Mark Hammans. It aims to help poorer communities there by supplying medical and educational equipment to clinics, hospitals and schools. He recognised the needs of people in the country after holidaying there from the mid-1990s. He began the charity work on a

small scale, filling suitcases on his visits with vital equipment. He later shipped over chairs and tables for schools in need, working closely with the Early Child Development Association who helped to distribute the goods in a fair way. That was when the Aid2Gambia project was born. The 11 students are making sure all brake systems, suspension and steering in the vehicles, which are up to 18-years-old, are roadworthy. Mark said: “We have driven ambulances to The Gambia before, so we know it can be done. “We are really grateful for the students’ help.” Level 3 Diploma student Simon Wicks, 18, said: “It’s great to be involved in this project as it’s going to help people less fortunate. “It’s something different for us to work.”

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Tackling exam stress across Europe THE college has teamed-up with educational institutions in Europe on a pioneering project to help students overcome exam stress. Funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme, the initiative was started at West Notts and is now linked with two vocational schools — Jyväskylän Ammattiopisto in Finland and BBS Osnabrück-Brinkstrasse in Germany. The project — Addressing Exam Stress and Improving Performance Under Pressure — focuses on the needs of students taking exam-based qualifications, including those showing signs of anxiety. The objective is to identify and implement strategies from when they enrol, and share best practice with fellow professionals to improve support. Nathan Scott, who is studying

business, English literature and law A-levels, said: “We can work on issues together and listen to one another’s ideas. “That’s a good step towards overcoming hurdles and feeling positive.” Guests from the two European institutions visited the college for the first project meeting. Sabine Uniland, from BBS OsnabrückBrinkstrasse, said: “Young people have to remember so much during exam times. “We need to help them to focus on certain things rather than everything at once.” In 2019, there will be a workshop in Finland for students from all three colleges. The final meeting of the project group will be at West Notts, where a toolkit will be launched.

Guiding help STANDING, Stuart Booker, West Notts curriculum manager for academic studies; Minna Ahokas, lecturer from Jyväskylän Ammattiopisto; and Sabine Uniland, English and politics lecturer at BBS Osnabrück-Brinkstrasse. Seated, students Nathan Scott, Chloe Parr, Jasmine White, David Glasswell and Owen Meredith.

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STUDENTS at Vision West Nottinghamshire College enjoyed the thrill of a zombie run to raise money for the NSPCC. Public services and sports learners followed a circuit at the Derby Road campus, Mansfield, that was said to be infected with zombies, played by performing arts students. They wore make-up applied by students on the Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up course. Runners had to collect survival items along the route, avoid getting bitten and make their way back to a safe zone. Student experience team leader Robert Pearce said: “It was a great opportunity for students from different areas to work together to develop their skills and help create a fantastic first run. Hopefully, this will be an annual event.” Level 3 Sports Diploma student Nikita Rodgers, 17, said: “Events like this get you much more involved in college life and we met students we wouldn’t usually see day to day.”

COLLEGE students and staff met guide dogs and their owners in return for a small voluntary donation, as part of its efforts to sponsor two training puppies. The event, staged by the student experience team in conjunction with the charity Guide Dogs, raised £140 to start the £3,000 fundraising appeal. Last year the college sponsored a guide dog puppy, called Nathan.

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THE award-winning dramabased education programme, Bin It!, which educates students about responsibility and litter, visited Nottinghamshire schools as part of an annual nationwide tour. The project encourages

young people to work together to make a lasting change and keep their environment tidy. The programme went to The Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, and Kirkby College (pictured above).

The Bin It! team of actors aim to engage and educate young people, encouraging pupils to make positive choices about the responsible disposal of litter in their environment and urging them to take pride in their community.

pSTUDENTS at Shirebrook Academy got a taste of life in the 1940s when they sat down for a Second World War-themed lunch — fried potato and sausage cakes with garden vegetable stew. The dish was part of World War Wednesday, one of a series of events to mark Humanities Week, when activities, meals and lessons were given over to bring history, geography and religious studies to life.

FROM left, Shirebrook Academy history teacher Chris Hardcastle, students Beth Warren, 12, and Leighamy Brotherhood, 12, and geography teacher Matthew Churm tuck into potato and sausage cake as part of the school’s Wartime Wednesday meal.

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and Conner Fairhurst, were honoured in the Key Stage Three section of the evening, which recognised the achievements of students in years seven to nine. Cody Gascoyne, Dylan Vincent, Bradley Bromley and Nathan Hubbard also picked up a Community Service Award for the Key Stage Four section, covering years 10 and 11. The school handed out 116 individual awards in total to students across all five years, including prizes for music, modern languages, English and maths. It also rewarded students who helped the school claim a county title in indoor rowing, while Chloe Stray received the Governors Award, Ben Madeley was presented with the Principal’s Award and

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Trafford Kirby picked up the ACET Award for “exemplifying the attitudes and values of the academy.” Mark Cottingham, principal, said: “I am proud of every one of our 807 students every day but it’s wonderful to be able to reward those who do something really special for themselves or for the life of the school. “The Grow Team are an excellent example of students who not only give something back to the school, but who develop their personal, interpersonal and academic skills at the same time, whether by being able to answer questions about the plants or by taking orders and dealing with money. “They are a shining example of the calibre of student we have at the academy.” Follow us @ MansAsh News

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Highlighting our outstanding schools Warm homes HEADTEACHERS and chairmen of governors from a dozen of Nottinghamshire’s outstanding schools, including Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School in Sutton, were praised for their achievements at a special event at County Hall, Nottingham.

There are 55 primary, secondary and special schools in the county judged by Ofsted as outstanding. Nottinghamshire County Council children and young people’s committee chairman, Coun Philip Owen, said: “It is reassuring that our outstanding schools are drawn from all over the county. “As educators, you are ensuring that Nottinghamshire’s children secure the essential skills needed to allow all children and young people to achieve their potential. “Your expectations are high and as a result you have been judged by Ofsted to be outstanding. I want to formally acknowledge the

difference you are making in the lives of your children and young people – and in some cases, the lives of families and carers.” Karl Clowery, headteacher at Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School, said: “We are about happy children all working together to achieve their personal best in all areas of school life, supported by all within our school community. “We strive to continually improve in all that we do through regular

self-evaluation, ensuring all that we do is purposeful for the child. “We have high expectations of all pupils and so we aim to offer the best education, delivered by challenging and supportive staff. “As a forward-thinking and friendly school, we aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences where children are engaged, enthusiastic and curious to find out more. Our ongoing goal is to instill a love of learning within our ‘Mapplewellians,’ which will develop them into resilient, life-long learners with high aspirations for their future.” Coun Owen added: “We recognise the vital importance that education plays in the life changes of our children and young people, particularly those who face disadvantage. “In our vision for Nottinghamshire over the coming years, we have recognised the role that great schools play in securing good educational outcomes for our children and young people.”

A TEENAGER says he has been helped to turn away from crime thanks to his experience in Mansfield with the Nottinghamshire Youth Offending Team. The 17-year-old was initially in trouble in February for causing criminal damage within his family and had to appear at Nottingham Youth Court. At the court he was assigned

to work with the youth offending team and had to undertake community service, which involved cleaning up at a church and planting flowers there. He also had to work on an allotment site in Mansfield town centre. The boy’s father said: “We have noticed a real difference since he has been working with the youth offending team.

“They have helped him to understand reasons for his anger so that he can learn how to calm down and react in a better way so he does not get into trouble.” The case was highlighted as the youth offending team, run by Nottinghamshire County Council, was praised by HM Inspectorate of Probation in its report, The Work Of Youth Offending Teams To Protect The Public.

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KIRKBY Woodhouse Primary School pupils at the launch of the single for Framework.

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FREE swimming for Ashfield children was offered during the October half-term holidays with the hope of encouraging youngsters to become more active. Everyone Active, which manages Hucknall, Edgewood, Kirkby Festival Hall, Sutton Lammas and Selston Leisure Centres in partnership with Ashfield District Council, offered free swimming for under-17s at its centres across the district. Richard Chatwin, contract manager for Everyone Active, said: “We are passionate about encouraging the local community to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. “Swimming is a great form of physical activity and I would encourage everyone, regardless of their age or ability, to speak with our colleagues about the wide-range of aquatic activities we have on offer in our centres.” Coun Amanda Brown, portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, said: “The council, along with Active Ashfield, are dedicated to promoting the importance of health and wellbeing and offering free swimming sessions to under-17s is just one of the ways we are doing this.” Everyone Active’s swimming programme includes lessons for children from three months to adults who would like to learn how to swim for the first time, or improve their skills.

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MORE than 300 singers and volunteers across Ashfield have released a single aimed at raising thousands of pounds for homeless charity Framework.

Reach Out And Lend A Helping Hand was the result of a nine-month project initiated by musician Andrew Randell and composer Chris Lawry, and inspired by pupils at Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School. Directed by project leader and song producer Chris, the lyrics were penned after workshop sessions with the schoolchildren; vocals were provided by six community choirs, with orchestral accompaniment by individual musicians from across the country. Choirs involved included Kirkby Woodhouse Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

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its own, with each and every contributor adding something to the project. “The children of Kirkby Woodhouse School contributed to the lyrics after taking part in a workshop about homelessness. Their role was absolutely fundamental to this project and paved the way for what became a genuine community effort. “I am thrilled not only by the end result, but also by the remarkable community spirit and generosity demonstrated by so many people young and old and far and wide.” The song is due to receive several live performances from local choirs and will also feature in Framework’s Christmas carol service at Southwell Minster on Friday, 8th December, where it will be performed by the highly-regarded Minster choir. Follow us @ MansAsh News

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Free grotto at the Idlewells

SUTTON’S Idlewells Shopping Centre will be providing its Santa’s Grotto free. Following a year focused on thanking people for supporting local retailers, centre manager Chloe O’Donnell said the time was right to give something special. “All year we have been telling our customers how much we appreciate their support in continually spending locally,” she said. “It has been a tough few years for everyone, and we know it’s not letting up, so what better time to give something back than at the most expensive season of the year.” Santa’s Grotto will be running every Saturday and Sunday to 24th December, as well as on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd, from 1pm until 4pm. It will again be housed in a giant Christmas tree. Chloe added: “Parents can bring their children more than once over the period, but we hope people will respect other families who are queueing for the first time.” Local photographer Jason Parnell will be at the grotto throughout, taking photographs for those who wish to have one, for £5 each or 3 for £10. Parents are welcome to take their own photos if they prefer. There will be an optional collection tin for anyone who wants to make a donation to local homeless and vulnerable young persons charity, Framework, Sutton. In addition to the free grotto, Idlewells has a programme of free family activities and workshops, including Elf Yourself, Make A Wreath, Lego Mini-Gift Make And Take, an Ice Sculptured Sleigh and an Advent Calendar giveaway.

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3D magic on way at festive panto A TWIST of 3D special effects are promised at Mansfield Palace Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, Jack And The Beanstalk, which is now entertaining audiences.

Look out for an even more gigantic giant and a new look to the traditional ghost scene. In another different take on the traditional panto, the production will see the role of the principal boy, Jack, which is usually played by an actress, being taken by an actor — Bradley Judge. “I’m really excited to be playing Jack this year. I think it’s the first time Mansfield has had a boy playing Jack,” he said. “Taking a different approach from the traditional principal boy role being a woman, I hope I can bring lots of energy and magic, and keep Jack light and fun, while

still being a cheeky lad. I’m sure it’s going to be a great show and I’m excited to be challenging the traditional gender roles of panto.

“Hopefully I can bring something to the part that Mansfield hasn’t seen before. “It’s going to be a great Christmas so make sure you come and join the magic at the Palace Theatre this year.” Andrew Tucker, cultural services manager, said: “This is the first time our audiences will be wowed by 3D and we can’t wait to experience the excited reaction.” Comedian and ex-Neighbours star Mark Little is playing the baddie — Fleshcreep, while back by popular demand is comedian Adam Moss to play Simple Simon. Rebecca Wheatley, best known for her role in Casualty, is the Vegetable Fairy. To buy tickets for Jack And The Beanstalk, which runs until Sunday, 7th January, visit the Box Office, call 01623 633133 or go to mansfieldpalace.co.uk

THE Dukeries Community Workshop, which provides weekly woodwork crafting sessions, is again hosting two special Christmas crafting days. Both will be at the charity’s base at the Dukeries Complex, New Ollerton. The festive floral decorations days will be on Wednesday 6th and Wed 13th December from 12.30om and cost £15, including tuition and materials. No experience is needed. Call 01623 860545 (school hours) to register for either day or email

communityworkshop@dukeries. attrust.org.uk The charity, which is run by volunteers, caters for all skill levels and abilities. The regular weekly-tutored sessions, wbich cost £5, are: Monday: 9am-2pm, woodcarving. Tuesday: 9am-3pm, general woodwork and own projects. Wednesday: 9am-12.30pm, own project or short course; 1pm-3pm, traditional stained and Tiffanystyle glasswork and glass mosaics.

Thursday: 9am-3pm, general woodwork and own projects. Friday: 9am-12.30pm, walking stick making or own project work; 1-3pm, kiln glass work. Go to http://thedukeries communityworkshop.weebly.com/ l VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with admin assistance. Anyone who has engineering, woodworking or other craft skills and is willing to join the small team of “hands-on” volunteers helping others to develop new skills is also welcome.

MARK Little (Fleshcreep) and Bradley Judge (Jack) star in Jack And The Beanstalk at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield.

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Choir leads gospel concert THE Voice Of Vision community choir will feature at a Community Christmas Gospel Concert at the Life Church in Mansfield on 16th December, from 6.30pm-9pm. The church meets at the South Mansfield Community Centre. Admission is £3 and includes free refreshments. For information contact Pastor Robert Hurd on 07538 954000 or email ronhurd19@gmail.com

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THE Sherwood Archaeological Society is holding a series of monthly talks at the St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield. Visitors do not need to be a member to attend, but a £2 donation is requested to cover costs. Refreshments and car parking are free. For more information go to www.sherwood-archaeology.co.uk or search for the group on Facebook. The next event will be a short AGM on Wednesday, 13th December at 7.30pm, followed by a talk by one of the society’s members, followed by cake and wine.

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EVENTS Friday 1st Fitsteps (7-8pm) and Ballroom and Latin American Dance (8pm10.30pm), The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton. Call 01623 552737. Weekly. R&B Dance, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, for 5s and over, 5.45pm-6.45pm, £1. Every Friday term-time. Coffee Mates, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, meets in community, currently at King’s Mill Farm. Call 01623 515540. Happy Days playgroup, Bethel Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Fridays, 12.30pm-2pm. Children’s activities, refreshments, raffle, all welcome especially mums suffering from post-natal depression, advice and support given. WI group, The Oakham Suite, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 7-9pm, first Friday of month. Email missrebecca8119@yahoo.com Knit And Knatter, Ravenshead Library, 10am-11.30am, free. Weekly. The Big Draw Living Lines Exhibition, Mansfield Library Gallery, until 21st December. Access Art Village Exhibition, Mansfield Library Gallery, until 21st December. Yuletide Treasure Trail, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 11am to 3pm, £1 trail leaflet, until 7th January. St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 11am to 4pm, £5, until Sunday, 17th December. Saturday 2nd Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch Group for 8 to 13-yearolds. Meets first Saturday of the month at St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 10.30am-12.30pm. For information or to book first session, contact Sarah Spurry, Watch Leader, on 07885 169111 or email:sarah.spurry@ntlworld.com or Lynn Victor at NWT on 0115 958 8242 or email lvictor@nottswt.co.uk More is at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/watchgroups/mansfield-ashfield Community market (first Saturday of every month) Ladybrook Community Centre, Mansfield, 10am-2pm, free, free children’s activities provided by St Mary’s and St John’s churches. Stalls £5 (annual Christmas Fair) must be booked and paid for in advance, no stalls available on day. Email on ladybrookcommunitycentre@ btconnect.com or call 01623 624208. Introduction to spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 11am-noon, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Coffee & Car Park, Bridge Street Methodist Church, Mansfield, 10.30am every Saturday. In exchange for buying a drink and cake, park your car for two hours and shop or just sit and chat. Drinks and cakes 50p. Children’s Saturday Craft Club, Forest Town Library, 10.30amnoon. Gloop Messy Play (for up to five-year-olds), St Paulinus Church and Community Hall, Ollerton, 10am-11am, first Saturday of

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month, £5, call Emma 07703 593688. Coffee morning, Skegby Methodist Church and Anchor Centre, cooked breakfasts, stalls, tombola, Santa’s grotto, run by and for Busy Bees Buggy Club, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Sunday 3rd LIFE Church, South Mansfield Community Centre, Mansfield, 10.30am, service including children’s church, open to all, weekly. Mansfield Artisan and Craft Market, Market Place, 10am to 4pm. Award-winning food and drink plus hand-crafted goods not currently available on the High Street. Locally-sourced traders and stallholders selected on the quality and diversity of items they offer. Every first Sunday of the month. Sutton Rambling Club, Sandiacre, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10. Monday 4th Toddlers, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am-11am, pre-school children, £1.50 per family. Toys, music, crafts. Messy Church With New Cross Community Links, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, all ages, under-8s must be supervised, free but donations welcome. (Monthly, call 01623 515540 for info). Spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 6.30pm, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Weekly Tea Dance, St John’s Centre, St John’s Street, Mansfield, 1.45pm-4pm, £2 incl refreshments. Weekly. Tuition available. Call 01623 609001. Tai Chi for health sun style, Kingsway Hall, Forest Town, 6-7pm, weekly, beginners welcome. All abilities. Closed bank holidays. Elaine Gunn 07703 065655. Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm, £4. Call 07724 143784. First Monday of the month. Gloop Messy Play (for up to five-year-olds), St Paulinus Church and Community Hall, Ollerton, 10am-11am or 1pm-2pm, weekly, £3, call Emma 07703 593688. Valuation Day with Bamfords of Derby, Mansfield Museum, 1pm-3pm. Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm, £5. Call 07724 143784. Last Monday of the month. Tuesday 5th Zumba Fitness, The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton, 7pm-8pm. Call 01623 552737. Every Tuesday. Spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 6.30pm, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Bingo, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm-4pm. New Cross Community Choir, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7pm-9pm, all welcome to join. Weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every

Tuesdays - Open Mic Night Acoustic Thursdays Friday Night Live Sunday 3rd December Christmas with Elvis Monday 4th December Christmas with Gary Barlow Tuesday 5th December Christmas with Robbie Williams Wednesday 6th December Christmas with Michael Buble Thursday 7th December Christmas with ABBA Sunday 10th December The Rocky Horror Tribute Show 11th & 13th December A Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Sunday 17th December Christmas with Lional Richie Monday 18th December Christmas with Whitney Houston Buy your tickets online at: www.andwhynotworld.com Telephone - 01623 633 330 Or pop into andwhynot

Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-noon. Free. After School Gardening Club, Little Roots Children’s Community Allotment, Longyards Allotment, off Slant Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, free, every Tuesday, 3.30pm-5pm (term time). For 5-11 years. Booking essential, call Richard: 07748 990509. Weekly. Mansfield Centre of the National Trust, St John’s Centre, St John’s Street, Mansfield, 7.15pm, Old And Curious Occupations talk, open to all, meetings every first Tuesday of month until May. Wednesday 6th Coffee Stop, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10.30am11am, drop-in for cuppa and chat, weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-noon. Free. Hetty’s Bereavement support group, Marlborough House, Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, every Wednesday, 10.30am-12.30pm. Phoenix Choral, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7.15pm9pm. Call Anne 01623 627636, weekly. Weekly Sequence Dance Night, St Augustine’s Church Hall, Abbott Road, Mansfield, 7.30pm- 9.30pm, £2.50 incl refreshments. Weekly. Call 01623 609001. Thursday 7th Card craft, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10am, £4 per session, weekly. Mingle, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am-11.30am, cuppa and chat £1, weekly. Book Club, 281 Rooms And Restaurant, Mansfield, 7pm. Free Dance School - In To The Streets, Clipstone Village Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm, 5-15 years. Every Thursday. Dance includes street, break-dancing, freestyle and more. Call 07703 767262 or 01623 456827 or visit Facebook page. Tai Chi for health sun style, Kingsway Hall, Forest Town, 2-3pm, weekly, welcome. All abilities. Closed bank holidays. Elaine Gunn 07703 065655. Saturday 9th Family Christmas Crafts, Rufford Abbey Country Park, 11am to 3pm, £5. Drop in make-it sessions for youngsters upwards. All materials supplied — make willow Christmas wreaths, willow Christmas trees, or maybe reindeers. Christmas Concert, New Cross Church, Downing Street, Sutton, featuring the New Cross Community Choir and Kirkby Colliery Brass Band, 7-9pm. Tickets, £5, available on the door or from choir members. Includes refreshments. Sunday 10th Family Christmas Crafts, Rufford Abbey Country Park, 11am to 3pm, £5. Drop in make-it sessions for youngsters upwards. All materials supplied — make willow Christmas wreaths, willow Christmas trees, or maybe reindeers. Café-style all-age Christingle service, Skegby Methodist Church and Anchor Centre, 11am, hot drinks served from 10.30am. Invitation to find out what café-style worship is like.

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What’s On - The Guide EVENTS Tuesday 12th Breathe Easy, Mansfield and Ashfield, every second Tuesday in the month. Self-help support group for information, support and friendship, days out and activities, The Towers, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, 1.30pm–3.30pm. All welcome. Wednesday 13th International Mini Market, Mansfield Market Place, 10am4pm, authentic artisan foods and products from around the world, including postcards, toys, homemade honey products, personalised wooden gifts, handmade bracelets and crocheted accessories as well as Latvian and Lithuanian cakes and treats, Caribbean, Czech and Slovakian food. Every second Wednesday of month. Mothers Union, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm. Every second Wednesday of month. Sherwood Archaeological Society AGM and talk, cake and wine, St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield.7.30pm. www.sherwoodarchaeology.co.uk Thursday 14th Heritage Lottery Fund Thank You Afternoon Tea, Mansfield Museum, 2pm-4pm, free. Dementia Friendly Film Screening of Frozen, Mansfield Library, 2pm to 4.30pm, £1. Community Carol Service, Skegby Methodist Church, 7pm. Friday 15th Mansfield Museum, Feel Good Friday, 11am to 1pm, have a go at different activities and healthy living advice. Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 6pm to 7pm, £3. See Sherwood’s ancient oak trees in a whole new light. One-mile walk. Blidworth Welfare Band will play in the Visitor Centre from 6pm-7.30pm. Saturday 16th Knit And Knatter, Mansfield Library, 10am-noon, third Saturday of the month, free. Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 6pm to 7pm, £3. See Sherwood’s ancient oak trees in a whole new light One-mile walk. Blidworth Welfare Band will play in the Visitor Centre from 6pm-7.30pm. Santa Punch & Judy with Professor Paul Temple, Rufford Abbey Country Park, noon-3pm, free, Community Christmas Gospel Concert, Life Church, South Mansfield Community Centre, 6.30pm-9pm, £3 incl free refreshments. Features Voice Of Vision community choir. For information contact Pastor Robert Hurd on 07538 954000 or email ronhurd19@gmail.com Noisy Carol Service, St Edmund’s Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, 10-11am, all welcome. Hear the Christmas story, bang drums, make a Christmas craft, and join a chocolate Santa hunt, call 07752 686000 or email rachelc@graceproject.org.uk

Sunday 17th Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 6pm to 7pm, £3. See Sherwood’s ancient oak trees in a whole new light One-mile walk. Blidworth Welfare Band will play in the Visitor Centre from 6pm-7.30pm. Sutton Rambling Club, Christmas Ramble, Crich, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10. Christmas Celebration, Life Church, South Mansfield Community Centre, Bellamy Road, Mansfield. Main service 10.30am-11.30am. 11.30am-2pm, games, food, Santa Claus, presents for all children (let organisers know numbers). Carols and Readings by Candlelight, Old Meeting House, (off Stockwell Gate, Mansfield), 6.30pm. Tuesday 19th A Victorian Christmas, Mansfield Library, 2pm, £3. Cards, carols and carousing. Sam Glasswell, local archaeologist and museum curator, talks about the familiar and unfamiliar aspects of Christmas in Victorian times. Adults, booking advised. Wednesday 20th Reading Group, Mansfield Library, 2pm, third Wednesday of the month, free. Sunday 24th Christmas Eve Walk, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 11am to 12.30pm, £3 (concessionary, children £1.50). Monday 25th Christmas Devotions, the Old Meeting House, (off Stockwell Gate, Mansfield), 11am. Tuesday 26th Boxing Day Walk, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 11.30am to 1pm, £3 (concessionary, children £1.50). Sunday 31st Sutton Rambling Club, Goyt Valley, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10.

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Thursday 7th Christmas With The Rat Pack, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £25.50-£29.50. Friday 8th Ant Music, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 9th Cantamus (main and training choirs) and Cantus Amici (former Cantamus members) concert, Southwell Minster. Contact Sheila Haslam on 01623 627764 or sheilahaslam@ntlworld.com for tickets. Dogfest, Black Market, Warsop, all-dayer headlined by Ferocious Dog, £5. The Bryan Adams Experience, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Dr Hook, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £ Sunday 10th Rocky Horror Show tribute, Andwhynot, Mansfield, from £19.90. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, 3pm, £23.50-£27.50. Monday 11th Mansfield Folk Club, guest night with Tryptic (Bob Ballard and friends), Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £3. Daniel O’Donnell, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £37.50-£42.50. Tuesday 12th Christmas In The City, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, (pupils, Robin Hood Youth Orchestra, area bands, band factory and more), 7pm, £6. Thursday 14th The Wonderful West - A Christmas Gala, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £16-£26. Friday 15th Elvis - 10-piece show band, Black Market, Warsop. The Bon Jovi Experience, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Katherine Jenkins, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £29.50-£55.

Monday 4th Mansfield Folk Club, open Singers and Musicians Night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. Gary Barlow tribute, Andwhynot, Mansfield, from £17.90. An Inspired Christmas Concert, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7pm, £5. Including pupils from Abbey Primary School, Joseph Whitaker School, Southwell Minster School, The Brunts Academy.

Saturday 16th The Fabulous Kommitments, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. The Overtones, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £22.50£38.50. Sunday 17th Cantamus, Palace Theatre, Mansfield , 7.30pm, £15. Contact Sheila Haslam on 01623 627764 or sheilahaslam@ntlworld.com for tickets. Lionel Richie tribute, Andwhynot, Mansfield, from £17.90. The Quire Boys, The Diamond, Sutton, £12. The Bootleg Beatles, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £25.50-£29.50. Monday 18th Mansfield Folk Club, Christmas Party Singers Night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1.

Tuesday 5th Robbie Williams tribute, Andwhynot, Mansfield, from £17.90.

Tuesday 19th Kate Rusby, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £26.

Wednesday 6th Michael Buble tribute, Andwhynot, Mansfield, from £17.90.

Wednesday 20th Family Carol Concert, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 5pm, £10-£20.

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Friday 22nd Cantamus, St Mark’s Church, Mansfield, (candlelit), 7.30pm, £15. Contact Sheila Haslam on 01623 627764 or sheilahaslam@ ntlworld.com for tickets. The Stones - Rolling Stones tribute, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Saturday 23rd A Foreigner’s Journey, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Nottingham Harmonic Choir with Thoresby Colliery Band: Family Carol Concert, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 5pm, £10-£20. Sunday 24th Glam 45, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Tuesday 26th Michael Jackson tribute, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Friday 29th Creedance Revival, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 30th The Fab 4, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Sunday 31st Hugo Steady Band, Black Market, Warsop, £2. Blues Brothers and Neil Diamond tribute, Andwhynot, Mansfield, from £35, 7.30pm-2pm. New Year’s Eve Gala (classical music), Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 6pm, £15-£32.

THEATRE Friday 1st Cinderella, Nottingham Playhouse, £23-£34.50. Until 20th January. Saturday 2nd Jack And The Beanstalk, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £15.50-£18. Until 7th January. Saturday 9th The Twelve Birds Of Christmas (Handmade Theatre), Mansfield Library, noon-12.50pm, for 3 to 9-year-olds. Interactive, festive family show filled with fun facts, stories, songs and puppets. Beauty And The Beast, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £18-£35.50, until 14th January. Thursday 14th On Christmas Eve, The Parish Players, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Skegby, 7.30pm, adults £5, children £3, including seasonal refreshments, call 01623 636322. Friday 15th On Christmas Eve, The Parish Players, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Skegby, 7.30pm, adults £5, children £3, including seasonal refreshments, call 01623 636322. Saturday 16th On Christmas Eve, The Parish Players, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Skegby, 2.30pm, adults £5, children £3, incliding seasonal refreshments, call 01623 636322.

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High note for Amazons charity THE Major Oak Pop Choir, led by Pauline Dalglish, performed at a charity concert in aid of the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group. The event, which raised more than £864, was hosted by Huthwaite Methodist Church. All the proceeds, including from a raffle and refreshments, went towards helping breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. The choir gave renditions of popular songs spanning five decades. A spokesman for the charity thanked the choir and church. Members of the support group are pictured receiving a cheque from church members.

Kirkby Guiding’s centenary celebration CELEBRATIONS to mark the centenary of 1st Kirkby Guides began with the planting of bulbs opposite the ancient Kirkby Cross monument. Coun Cheryl Butler, leader of Ashfield District Council, helped the girls to plant daffodil and crocus bulbs that will flower in spring 2018, 100 years after the first Guide meeting in Kirkby. Guides joining Coun Butler included Amy Perry (12), Phoebe Halfpenny (12), Zara Drury (12), Izzy Riddington (12), Ruby Stretton-Clarke (11), Carys Reid (11), Emily Thompson (11), Isabelle Davenport (11) and Millie Taylor (10). The planting was organised with the help of John Tattersfield, from Ashfield District Council. Guides donated the crocus bulbs, whilst the council supplied the daffodils and the planters. “Coun Butler told us that she had been a Guide and had really

enjoyed working towards her Queen’s Guide Award,” said Guider Claire Sharman. 1st Kirkby Guides was registered in January 1918 and originally met in the church rooms next to the old rectory under the leadership of the rector’s daughter. Guiding in Kirkby has since continued without a break, moving first to the Church Hall and then, following a fundraising campaign in the 1960s, to their present building in Old Kirkby’s conservation area. 1st Kirkby Guides have designed a badge to commemorate their centenary, which will also be worn by members of the town’s Brownie and Rainbow units. Other activities planned include a photographic display, a birthday tea party, a barbeque and a sleepover. l PICTURED, from left, are Izzy Riddington, Carys Reid and Zara Drury.

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A LEADING real-bread campaigner has become the first Fellow of The School of Artisan Food in honour of his support for the school at Welbeck Abbey and his contribution to the campaign for real bread. Alison Swan Parente, who founded the School in 2009 when she realised there was a lack of skilled artisan bakers, presented the fellowship to Chris Young, co-ordinator of the Real Bread Campaign, at this year’s graduation ceremony. Chris had been invited to present the certificates to the latest cohort of bakers to have completed the Advanced Diploma of Baking (above). On the day, he was delighted to be awarded the school’s first fellowship for his support to the school and

contribution of the Campaign for Real Bread and the Sustainable Food Trust. Chris said: “I’m surprised and honoured, and taking this one for team Real Bread.” The 2017 graduates received their diplomas after completing an intensive 10-month course. Graduate Robbie Livingstone said: “I definitely made the right decision doing the diploma. I could have chosen to go and learn on the job at a bakery, but learning about baking at the school has two big advantages. “Firstly, it’s given me the technical knowledge I need, the science behind real breadmaking, which I would never have learnt otherwise. “It’s also given me the best contacts. The school puts you in touch with a

network of bakers who you can learn from and do work placements with.” Alison said: “My greatest pleasure is to see students of all ages from all walks of life producing delicious food in a thoughtful way.” The school holds regular open days to find out more about the FDQ-accredited Advanced Diploma in Baking. For more information and upcoming dates, visit www. schoolofartisanfood.org/diploma

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Magnificent seven are celebrated at awards SEVEN young people — including two from Warsop and Kirkby — received accolades at the Nottinghamshire Outstanding Achievement 4Uth Awards.

The Nottinghamshire County Council initiative celebrated the achievements of young people across the county. Awards were presented at an event at County Hall with the chairman of the council, Coun John Handley, council leader Coun Kay Cutts and Coun Tracey Taylor, vice-chairman of the Children and Young People Committee. Ebony Pearson, (17), of Warsop, was the Mansfield winner. She looks after both her parents, Hazel and Christopher, and supports her brother, Lewis, alongside her academic studies. Ebony was nominated for the award by Kerry Musgrove, who works in the county council’s Family Service intervention team. Kerry explained: “Ebony is an exceptional young lady. She is currently taking her A-Levels at Meden School and her progress is excellent. “She is managing to maintain high educational standards while taking on a significant caring role at home. “Both of Ebony’s parents have health issues and mobility difficulties, requiring additional care which she provides alongside taking on a lot of the household duties.

Brass band needs principal cornet player KIRKBY Colliery Brass Band is urgently looking for a principal cornet player to complete its cornet line-up for the area championships in March. Any other players are always welcome to join the band. A spokesman said: “If you are looking for a change of band or would just like to start playing again, please contact Val Wilkes on 01623 553715 for more information. “The bandroom is at the Wyvern Club in Kirkby. “Our rehearsal nights are Sundays, from 5.45pm-7.30pm and Thursdays, from 7.30pm-9.30pm.”

Choir and band join for Christmas concert 4Uth award winners, from left, Jacob Hill, Sam Watson, Leah Pearson, Coun Kay Cutts, Ellie-May Bott, Kaitlin Rose, Coun John Handley, Coun Tracey Taylor, Connor Sharman, Ebony Pearson and Young People’s Board chairman Jack Heald. “In addition, Ebony offers a great deal of support for her younger brother, who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Ebony helps Lewis with his homework and also supports him in school where at times his behaviour can be challenging. “At weekends Ebony will take Lewis out to engage him in positive activities as his parents are not always able to do this because of their own health issues. “On top of all this Ebony still manages to hold down a part-time weekend job as a waitress and she attends cadets twice a week, where

she is responsible for ensuring standards of attendance and punctuality among team members are maintained.” Kerry added: “Ebony’s attitude and motivation to everything she does never fails to impress me and, while she sometimes feels a little overwhelmed with the many things she deals with in her life, she always adopts a determined attitude of getting on with things and will brush herself down and carry on. Coun Taylor said: “Many congratulations to Ebony for winning the Mansfield district 4Uth award. “It is very deserving in view of

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NEW Cross Community Choir and Kirkby Colliery Brass Band will feature in a concert at New Cross Church, Downing Street, Sutton, on 9th December, from 7pm-9pm. A spokesman for the organisers said: “It is particularly poignant this year as we are remembering two members who died within the last few months. “Michele Evans was a very loyal brass band player over many years and John Marsh was a key singer in the bass section of the choir.” Tickets, priced £5 including refreshments, are available on the door or from choir members.

Connor Sharman, (18), was nominated to represent Ashfield. He has overcome significant personal problems and was a carer for loved ones in his family. He was nominated for the award by Zoe Gent, senior case manager with the Youth Justice Service.

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Woodhead workers’ mission to fundraise for charity EDWINSTOWE-BASED construction firm Woodhead Group was on a mission to raise money for its adopted charity for the year, Mind, at its second charity ball. Woodhead has raised money through various activities such as raffles, charity fetes and dress-down days at its head office ahead of the James Bond-themed event. Sam Sargent, finance manager at Robert Woodhead Ltd, said: “Last year Woodhead hosted a masquerade ball to raise money for our chosen charity in 2016. The ball was such a success that we decided to hold another one this

year and a James Bond- theme seemed perfect for a glamorous evening of fundraising. “We have again been overwhelmed with how many tickets were sold and how generous people were on the night. “Through this generosity we have been able to raise a huge £10,404.12 from this event alone for Mind. “This will be put with the rest of the money raised throughout the year from all of the other fundraising activities Woodhead’s staff have been doing.” The ball took place at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Nottingham. It included

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MORE than £1,000 was raised for the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group at its annual race night. It was held at Skegby’s Triple S Club and hosted by Terry Wiseman. People gambled on the Tote and took part in a raffle and a lucky dip. There was a free draw for wine, bears and pink balloons as £1,120 was raised for the benefit of breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. A spokesman for the charity thanked everyone who contributed and the Triple S team for their hospitality. On the same night the charity won the volunteer of the year award at the Sherwood Forest Hospital’s Staff Excellence Awards. The spokesman added: “A big thankyou from the Amazons to everyone who has raised funds for the charity and to those who continue to give their support and who shared in the gaining of this award.” Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk Like us at news-journal.co.uk/facebook

CHEQUES were presented to the John Eastwood Hospice (above) and Cancer Research (below).

Thousands of thanks CYCLISTS from Noble Foods at Bilsthorpe raised £37,660.66 after completing a 1,070-mile charity ride across three countries in aid of the John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, and Cancer Research. The 12-day fundraising effort started at the company’s largest feed mill at Belle Eau Park and finished in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Riders included Bob Lilliman, Richard Gartside, Tom Anderson, Jonty Hay, Lamberto Leoni, Elena Mallina, Tim Shetcliffe, Andrew Screech, Geoff Garton, Brett Millar and Jon Allsopp. The money was shared between the two causes. The hospice has close links to the

business as Sir John Eastwood was the founder of what is now Noble Foods. Cancer Research UK East Midlands said their share, £18,830.33, could fund a clinical trial into lung cancer for nearly two years. It described the charity cyclists’ efforts as “a truly fantastic achievement.” The hospice said: “A big thank you to Noble Foods for raising a fantastic amount.”

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Rotary club’s festive prize draw appeal THIS year’s Rotary Club of Warsop, Shirebrook and District 27th annual Christmas prize draw will raise more than £8,000 for good causes in the area. Over the past 27 years participating charities, clubs and organisations have collected more than £120,000. This year the club has sold 45,000 tickets through around 25 participating organisations — and now it is appealing for more to get involved next year. A spokesman said: “The process works very simply — organisations buy tickets from our club in monetary values from £20 upwards. “That would buy you 50 books of 10 tickets with a selling price of 25p each. If you sell all of the tickets you would make £105 for your organisation; if you bought 100 books and sold all of the tickets, you would make £210 and so on. “The cost of the tickets that we sell to these organisations covers the cost of the printing and prizes that we provide. “Last year there were around 150 prizes, which varied from hampers

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VOLUNTEERS who have clocked up 455 years’ service between them were celebrated at a presentation held by Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust.

The long-service awards ceremony was held at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, to thank the volunteers for their dedication and long service, which ranged from five to 30 years. Volunteers regularly give up their time to make patients’ stays more comfortable, while also helping on the main entrances, directing people to the right areas, and on the wards. The trust’s volunteers have also helped areas at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, thanks to their commitment and fundraising. These include improvements to the area outside maternity services, making it a more relaxed and friendly environment; raising funds to donate to the Children’s Ward; supporting the chaplaincy service; and improving services and support for dementia patients. Awards, including long service medals and certificates, were presented by trust chairman John MacDonald, who said: “Our volunteers are involved in a wide variety of services and such

DOROTHY Bradford (above), Isabel Powney (above right) and Linda Swann are pictured with Jill Smallwood, chairman of King’s Mill Hospital’s volunteers, and John MacDonald, chair of Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust. tremendous support does make a great difference to our hospitals. They should all be really proud of their achievements.” A fundraising volunteer at King’s Mill, Dorothy Bradford, of ChurchWarsop, has been volunteering for 30 years. She started her voluntary service at Mansfield General Hospital in 1987, and also helped at Mansfield Community Hospital. “I enjoy the social aspect of volunteering and raising money for a good cause. I always meet a lot of friendly people doing this role. It is really rewarding,” she said.

Way-finder volunteer Linda Swann, of Sutton, has also been volunteering with the trust for 30 years. including at the Dukeries tea bar and in the tea bar at Mansfield Community Hospital. Daffodil Café volunteer Isabel Powney, of Rainworth, has been volunteering at King’s Mill since 1992. She said: “I like to keep busy while meeting new people and making friends.”

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Helping to reduce hospital admissions AN innovative new system that is helping King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, to cut unnecessary admissions and get elderly and vulnerable patients back home quickly is the first of its kind in the East Midlands. Sherwood Forest Hospitals, Nottinghamshire Health Informatics Service (NHIS) and Nottinghamshire County Council have worked closely together to develop the communication system. It allows staff working in the Emergency Department at the hospital to have access to some key aspects of information held on the council’s adult social care electronic records, once the patient has consented to information being shared. That means hospital staff can see whether a social care package is in place for a patient, enabling them to make a more informed decision about whether the patient can be sent home safely, whatever the time of day, knowing the right care and support is in place. Previously staff had to rely on asking a social care worker to look up the information, which was not possible out of office hours. Specialist discharge nurse at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, Debbie Thompson, said: “This new system has made decision making when discharging patients a much quicker process, especially out of hours, as we know whether vulnerable or elderly patients will have the support they need in place when they return home.”

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A MANSFIELD Woodhouse company that provides care for people in their own homes has been praised by independent inspectors.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) ranked Respectful Care’s standards in the caring category as outstanding at its Nottingham North branch in Arnold. It was rated good in four other categories — safe, effective, responsive and well-led. Respectful Care’s chief executive and co-founder, Scott Marsh, said the CQC inspector called the progress of the two-year-old business as phenomenal. “This is fantastic news for the branch and for the Respectful Care family,” he said. “Manager Karl Overton and his professional team have raised the bar, and we are incredibly proud of what they have achieved.” He said inspectors called the company a breath of fresh air. Respectful Care provides domiciliary support with household tasks and personal care for the elderly and people with learning and physical difficulties. The CQC inspector’s report said: “People found the staff kind and caring, and there was a strong emphasis on ensuring that people were treated with dignity and respect.” Karl said: “This is a proud moment. We are already hitting the high standards we set out to achieve.” Respectful Care is based at the Park Road Business Place, Mansfield Woodhouse. There were many highlights in the report, including: “People found the care staff to be kind, and caring; they understood their needs and listened to and acted upon their views. “There was a strong emphasis on ensuring that people were always treated with dignity and respect.” Respectful Care was founded in Mansfield Woodhouse, and also has branches in West Bridgford, Chesterfield and Rotherham.

Celebrating a century of success at college

ONE hundred years of dedicated service at West Nottinghamshire College by four members of staff who began working for the Mansfield college in 1992 has been marked.

Principal and chief executive Dame Asha Khemka hosted this year’s long service awards, paying tribute to the hard work, experience and achievements of the staff members, before hosting a celebration meal at the college’s Refined fine dining restaurant. Steve Gathercole, Gavin Peake, Susan Spybey and Harvinder Atwal joined colleagues and family members to share the celebration, which saw Dame Asha present them with a long-service certificate, and gifts of chocolates and flowers. Steve, the curriculum manager for music and media, joined the college as a lecturer in graphic design after working at Sheffield’s Parkwood College as a graphics lecturer. He moved into his curriculum team leader role in 2005 and has worked across many of the college’s campuses before being based in the Create department at the Derby Road campus. Harvinder began her career at West Notts at the Chesterfield Road campus as a receptionist, moving to be clerical assistant for development managers in 1995. In 1999 her long-term career objective was to remain at the college and take up any opportunities. She moved to work with bksb, the college’s business arm — and now the UK’s most popular online GCSE and functional skills solution. Harvinder worked as a project manager and then managing director before finally becoming the director of the award-winning company, which provides easyto-use online assessments and learning resources to more than 20 million people.

PICTURED, from left, is deputy principal and director finance Andrew Martin with Harvinder Atwal, Dame Asha Khemka, Gavin Peake, Steve Gathercole and Susan Spybey. Dame Asha said: “To have Learning resources assistant members of staff enjoying their Susan joined the college in careers and seeing such success the same month as colleague fills me with immense pride and Harvinder, also as a receptionist. pleasure. She moved to the Derby Road “I have enjoyed finding out more campus in 2001 and is now part about each of our long-serving of the learning resources team members’ careers and how they and completed her Library and have developed as professionals Information Services qualification and how they have helped to shape in 2009. and change our students’ lives over Director of IT and learning three decades. resources Gavin was applauded “I was honoured to be able for his hard work and progression to thank them and show my through the many IT changes that appreciation for their commitment, the college has seen. He began his and I’m delighted that they are career as a part-time lecturer and both happy and proud in their laboratory technician and also had jobs and I hope they go on to make a role as a learning advisor. many more happy memories at the In 1997 Gavin became a lecturer college.” for computing and IT and then Also reaching their 25-year moved to a programme manager milestones of working at West role the following year. He was Nottinghamshire College were promoted to head of centre, then sites and transport manager associate director of learning, and Robert Wilton and network now leads the whole of the college’s engineer Andrew Fletcher, IT and learning resources team who were unavailable to join the and is “proud to be moving IT celebrations. services in the right direction.”

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Awards double for new orchard A COMMUNITY orchard is celebrating after winning two awards in three months.

New toddler group for Woodhouse A FREE weekly toddler group has been launched in Mansfield Woodhouse. It is open to all on Wednesdays, from 1pm to 3.15pm, in school term time at the Turner Hall. Little Teds caters for under-fives and from 2pm to 2.30pm there is an optional active programme designed for under-fives to enjoy with their carer — action songs, musical instruments, stories and a healthy snack. Parents and their children can drop-in anytime from 1pm-3.15pm and there is no need to book. The sessions have a wide range of toys and simple crafts. The toddler group is also holding a Noisy Carol Service in St Edmund’s Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, on Saturday, 16th December, at 10am. Organisers said it would be particularly suitable for active children who like to have fun. Visitors can hear the Christmas story, bang drums, make a Christmas craft and join a chocolate Santa hunt. For details on the group call 07752 686000 or email rachelc@graceproject.org.uk

The latest success for Pleasley Community Orchard was being rated outstanding at the Royal Horticultural Society’s East Midlands In Bloom Awards in the It’s Your Neighbourhood section. Judges praised the transformation at the orchard, which was launched a year ago. They were told of the project’s ethos of sustainability and community building. In July the orchard was nominated by Mansfield District Council for a Greenwood Community Forest Award and received the Team Endeavour Award. A spokesman said: “This is the second award we have received recently and we look forward to more as we develop the work of the orchard within the community. “Thanks to the judges for their encouragement and kind words that they shared about the work we have been up to.” The orchard aims to provide

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and with care and attention the tents will last for many years.” Dale Twigger, marketing manager at the society, said: “The young people who take part in the group are very enthusiastic and engaged in all the activities. “We are delighted to be supporting an organisation that teaches the value of team-work, determination and having fun. I am proud of our Community Support Scheme and how positively it can impact many young people’s lives.”

p ST WILFRID’S Church and schools supported Kirkby Rotary Club’s End Polio Day initiative. The campaign adopted a purple crocus as its symbol because the dye used to mark the fingers of children when they receive the vital vaccine is purple. Kirkby Rotarians ran a stall in the town plaza selling crocus bulbs and crocus badges, plus bric-a-brac, to add to the fundraising. The outside of St Wilfrid’s was lit in purple, and Annesley and Greenwood and Kingsway, Kirkby, primary schools planted bulbs, sold bulbs and

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KIRKBY Inner Wheel Club celebrated its 68th charter anniversary at the Hostess Restaurant, Warsop. Club president Judi Parkinson welcomed 90 guests, including members from many clubs in District 22, district chairman Vera Dilks, district officers, Kirkby Rotary Club president Philip Hurt and members of his club. A lunch was followed by a demonstration of floristry by Linda Smith, member of NAFAS. lPICTURED, right, are, from left, Lynda Moor, Linda Smith, Barbara Williams, Philip Hurt, Judi Parkinson, Vera Dilks, and Gloria Humphrey.

Sky’s the limit for fundraiser Kate

WHEN Kate Bradshaw bought a sky dive as a birthday present for her father’s 69th birthday, little did she expect to also be completing the dive at the same time. Kate, (37), a marketing assistant for business gifts and promotional merchandise specialists Pellacraft, completed the dive with her father, Trevor Wellings, at Langar Airfield, raising £300 for homeless charity Framework. So far fundraising by Pellacraft for Framework has realised more than £8,000. Framework is Pellacraft’s nominated charity and staff are encouraged to help the company raise further money by doing their own fundraising activities. Kate, of Mansfield, said: “When my colleagues said they would sponsor me to do the sky dive at the same time as my dad, it seemed like a good idea. “While it was scary, I was thrilled that I had the courage to jump out

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THE Inner Wheel Club of Warsop ‘s 45th Charter was held at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, attended by 105 guests, including members of Inner Wheel, Warsop Ladies’ Probus, Rotary and the family of president Helen Tomlinson’s family.

The club’s almoner, Christine Parkin, the mother of the president, made cross-stitch needle and tissue cases for each member to take away as a momento of her daughter’s charter and first year as a president. Hilary Taylor said a grace that was written by her friend, the Rev John Burgess, for the occasion: Helen’s husband, Neil Tomlinson, gave the loyal toast. District chairman Vera gave greetings from District 22 and identified some of the ways in which the Warsop Club has contributed to the area, including giving their support to organisations such as Warsop Sporting Trust and the Oaklands Centre. l THE Inner Wheel Club of Warsop, which is supporting Autism East Midlands for a year, raised money and awareness of the charity at a fashion

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Tomlinson, vice-president Ruth Riches, District 22 member of council Gloria Humphrey, Warsop member Janine Beech, new member Gillian Rackham, and two volunteers from the Inner Wheel Club of Kirkby, Barbara Williams and Dorothy Battarbee. Sue Pasierb and Joy Brealey hosted a refreshments table at the event. Autism East Midlands thanked Helen Tomlinson and the Warsop club for hosting the fashion show in aid of the charity.

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Rachel Bennett, a Nurse Practitioner at the Sutton hospital, was awarded The People’s Award at Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ annual Staff Excellence Awards after she was nominated by a patient. Rachel recently went above and beyond her role while caring for a patient who was going through a difficult and distressing time. She worked closely with the family involved, using her own time to research further ways she could help. Rachel said: “I am overwhelmed and delighted to have won the award. To be nominated by a member of the public is an absolute honour. “For someone to take the time and communicate with the hospital about the care they have received brings immense satisfaction and I am most grateful for the nomination. “To have the care I provide acknowledged in this way is the highest accolade and I am incredibly proud, not only of what I have achieved, but also of the care we provide at Sherwood Forest Hospitals as a team. “Winning this award has to be the highlight of my 21-years in the NHS so far.” The People’s Award was one of 16 that were given to staff who work at King’s Mill, Mansfield Community Hospital and Newark Hospital to celebrate their achievements and dedication to delivering outstanding care and service to patients. The trust’s annual staff awards celebrate more than 4,500 staff and 700 volunteers. This year, a record number of nominations were received, with almost 400 staff, patients, and visitors making nominations for individuals and teams. One team that stood out at this year’s awards has worked hard over recent years to improve safety around sepsis and reduce the number of related deaths to become one of the best performing hospital trusts in the country for sepsis management. The sepsis team won the Efficient and Safe

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ABOVE: Clipstone Camp and, below, some of the gardens there. Parish Registers show that romance was also in the air. The churchyard of St Alban’s, Forest Town, reveals the camp also had its deaths. Twentyeight soldiers and one nurse from the camp hospital are buried there. Towards the end of the war WAACS were stationed at Clipstone Camp and in its final

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years it was used as a demobilisation camp. Many of the huts were then sold, and used as village halls, and for other purposes. More information on the Camp can be found in the book Clipstone Camp And The Mansfield Area In World War One by local historian Pauline Marples, which is available from the museum.

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The night started with Kirkby paralympic champion Ollie Hynd giving an inspirational speech. Hynd was recently named ParaSwimming Athlete of the Year at the Swim England National Awards. Active Ashfield was celebrating its tenth anniversary and to mark the milestone gymnastics coach Kate Pearson and Ashfield School picked up special awards for their contributions to Active Ashfield over the past 10 years. Felicia Miloro (pole vault) and Molly Cooper (kickboxing), who both compete at international level, won Junior Sportsperson of the Year awards. World Special Olympics ice skating star Meg McFarlane

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Millie Martin and dancers from the Believe Academy. Other award winners were: Primary School Awards — Croft, Morven Park and Underwood. Primary School Change 4 Life Award — Greenwood. Change 4 Life Award — Beverley Beevers and Jessica Freeman. Health Champion Award –— Keith Wallace. Disability Champion Award — Peter Cranston. This Girl Can Award — Jodie Binch. Special Recognition Awards — John Geoghegan, Kevin Henshaw and Lyla Easom. Workplace Health Awards — Ashfield District Council (gold), Paragon plc, Festival Hall, Selston and Hucknall Leisure Centres (bronze). Coun Amanda Brown,

portfolio holder for health and wellbeing at Ashfield District Council, said: “The council has a firm commitment to health and wellbeing and it’s great to see the Active Ashfield Awards recognising achievements at all levels in both sport and health. “Celebrating 10 years of Active Ashfield shows the strength of the partnership as it moves into delivering its third strategy, with a strong focus on getting more people participating in physical and cultural activities to improve health and wellbeing.”

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Youngsters meet the Tigers YOUNG players from Mansfield Rugby Club honed their skills with the professionals at 10-time English champions Leicester Tigers.

They took part in a Tigers matchday coaching clinic and then joined an 18,000-strong crowd for an Anglo-Welsh Cup fixture between the Tigers and Gloucester. The clinics allow teams to work with coaches to develop their individual and team skills, as well as taking away tips and techniques with them to work on for the rest of the season. The Mansfield players had an opportunity to quiz Tonga international back-rower Sione Kalamafoni about life in professional rugby. They followed in the players’ footsteps by having a team photo taken on the famous turf at half-time. Peter Haskell, a coach at Mansfield, who accompanied the team for their photo with Tigers full-back Telusa Veainu, said: “It has been great. “The training session was brilliant and the

girls learnt a load of new skills. “The questions for the Q&A were great and

Kalamafoni was brilliant with his answers. “They have all loved the day so much.”

Frankie is a five-time world champion MANSFIELD’S Samworth Church Academy student Frankie Ulyatt is celebrating after winning five gold medals and one silver at the Martial Arts World Championships in Ireland.

After seven years of training, 11-year-old Frankie passed her black belt and qualified for the championships, where she won through to the finals in all six of her categories. The world championships are run by the World Martial Arts Organisation (WMO). Frankie claimed gold in Korean Forms – girls 12 years and under, Musical Creative Forms – boys and girls 12 years and under, Extreme Musical Creative Forms – girls 12 years and under, Musical Creative Weapons – girls 12 years and under, Synchronised Team Forms – mixed 18 years and under. She won silver in Japanese Forms

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girls 12 years and under. At the British national championships, Frankie won gold in the girls 12 years and under, Korean; girls 12 years and under, Creative Weapons; and mixed 12 years and under, Creative Open Hand. Frankie, of Mansfield, won silver in the girls 12 years and under Extreme Open Hand. Her success crowned a terrific year, which also included performing at the UK Martial Arts Show and being featured in Martial Arts Illustrated magazine. Frankie was also recently presented with a certificate of appreciation by the WMO for her support and achievements within the sport. She trains at Zara Phythian’s Personal Best Academy in Mansfield. lFRANKIE is pictured (right) on the podium at the world championships and (left) with her WMO award.

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The Ravenshead athlete was presented with her award at a ceremony at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, following an outstanding run of achievements over the past two years. Michelle won a European gold medal, two European silvers and six British and national golds. Her success is even more noteworthy as she had major lifechanging abdominal surgery as a result of being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Undeterred, she used that to renew her determination to succeed in her sport. “I’m thrilled to accept this reward and I’m really keen to get the message out there that having

MICHELLE WILLCOCKS with her Nottinghamshire Amateur Sportsperson Of The Year award. an ostomy need not be a barrier to leading a full life,” Michelle said. “I had some very tough competition for the award and my congratulations to the very worthy runners-up, Chloe Adcock and Maria Tsaptsinos, for their own achievements.” Meanwhile, the club’s Tyler

Broome won the East Midlands junior series after he cruised into third place at the Lincoln Junior Triathlon, having dominated the series all season. Also putting in a fine performance for the club at Lincoln and rounding off a successful racing season were Emily Alcock, James Flint, Kurtis Nogueira, Felix Wilson, Daisy Wilson, Anna Woodhall and Alfie Brown. Club secretary Claire Allison said: “Michelle’s incredible achievements as an adult member and Tyler’s success as a junior show the strength the club has across all age groups. “But triathlon isn’t just for the very best athletes — it’s a sport that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people and is a great way to get fit and have fun.” For more information on how to get involved visit www. mansfieldtri.com or www.facebook. com/groups/MansfieldTri or email secretary@mansfieldtri.com.

Harry showcases his boccia skills SAMWORTH Church Academy student, Harry Whiteley, came runner-up in Boccia England’s Heathcoat Cup — and then showcased the sport at the Albert Hall in Nottingham. In the tournament the Mansfield youngster won all three group matches and his semi-final, before losing the final by one point. Boccia England then invited Harry to help showcase the sport at the event in Nottingham, which was filmed by East Midlands Today.

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Stags support for club hit by vandalism MANSFIELD Town played a friendly at Clipstone in November as part of attempts to help the NCEL Premier Division club raise funds following vandalism to their clubhouse. Catering equipment was wrecked and walls damaged by the vandals, prompting the Cobras to launch a £2,000 fundraising appeal to try to replace their facilities. “After seeing what happened, I wanted to help the people at Clipstone who have worked so hard to build their club,” said Stags’ boss Steve Evans. “I know their great pride for their facilities at the Worksop Van Hire Stadium and it’s important to the community of Mansfield that we help Clipstone in any way we can during this setback. “These are Mansfield people who are badly affected by what took place and I felt it only right that we help them restore their facilities.” Clipstone vice-chairman Andy Sumner, who received an unexpected call of help from the Stags manager, said: “We enjoy working with Mansfield Town Football Club, supporting their youth and academy teams at our ground, so for Steve to proactively call to offer support was brilliant. “That just sums up the great work that John and Carolyn Radford [chairman and chief executive] do at the club and supporting the local community and what they believe in. “The club did not have to do anything and we certainly didn’t expect anything.” More at www.news-journal.co.uk

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Walking football club in Portugal MANSFIELD Senior Reds Walking Football Club had two teams at a tournament at Browns Sport Complex, Vilamoura, Portugal, featuring 20 teams. After a poor start on the first day, Mansfield Senior Reds and Mansfield Senior Yellows rallied on the second day and the Reds reached the plate semi-final. The eventual winners were Olhao, of Portugal, who included ex-Mansfield Town player Brian Kilcline. One of the senior yellows, 78-year-old Paul Simpson, was the oldest taking part. l MANSFIELD Senior Reds won the seven-team Belper Walking Football Festival, winning four games, drawing two and not conceding a goal. Mansfield Senior Yellows were third, losing only to the Reds.

Ice skating Meg is on top of the world YOUNG Ashfield ice skater Meg McFarlane (right) spun her way to the top of the competition at the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships.

Colts backed by Idlewells IDLEWELLS Shopping Centre in Sutton has become a team sponsor of Huthwaite Colts FCs Under-8s, providing the team with training tops sporting the Idlewells logo. Centre manager Chloe O’Donnell said: “One of our regular visitors approached us a couple of months ago requesting a little support, so we thought it would be nice to get behind some local youngsters and watch their progress this season.” The under-8s is a mixed team of nine players, seven boys and two girls, who play in the Kickstart league at Kirkby’s Summit Centre on Sunday mornings.

The team, currently one of the strongest in the league, plays fivea-side football and will be looking to strengthen its squad next year when it moves up to seven-a-side football. l PICTURED, back row from left, are coach Alec Malbon, chairman/coach Andrew Robinson and coach Russell Bowler. Middle, Ryan Roebuck, Liam Robinson, Callum Cheetham and Nathan Hardwick. Front, Rowan Freeman, Luke Malbon, Layla Turner, Louie Howarth and Hannah CowieMcFaull.

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Hundreds of skaters from across the globe took to the ice at the international event in Colorado, in the US. Meg, (13), won a silver medal in her age category for an impressive figure skating performance, and two gold medals for her ice dance routines. Her father, Cory, said: “Meg has again produced a medal-winning performance at an international event. “Her entire family are very proud of her. “Meg is extremely dedicated to her sport and is supported by some amazing coaches, including Louisa Chatwin SOGB figure skating coach and Gemma Kerry, ice dance coach from the Lammas Ice Skating Club in Sutton.” Meg began skating at Lammas Leisure Centre in 2010 after being inspired by the television show, Dancing On Ice. Her hard work and dedication was recognised by leisure operator Everyone Active and she is now a silver level athlete on its sporting champions scheme. The skating star benefits from Like us at news-journal.co.uk/facebook

free access to Lammas Leisure Centre, and more than 150 Everyone Active centres nationwide, as well as funding and mentoring support through the scheme. In 2016 Meg became part of Team GB’s Special Olympic squad and won six medals at the Special Olympics, including three golds. Meg, who has Down’s syndrome, has been named Active Ashfield junior disabled sports person of the year each year since 2013 and has been nominated for the 2017 accolade. Everyone Active contract manager Richard Chatwin said: “Meg trains at the centre five times a week to become the best skater she can be, so we are delighted to be able to support such an inspirational young athlete. “As a leisure operator working in partnership with Ashfield District Council, it is fantastic to see young sporting stars that train in our centres be recognised internationally for their talents. We wish Meg every success for her upcoming competitions.” Coun Amanda Brown, portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, said: “Meg’s hard work and determination to succeed is truly awe-inspiring and I am so pleased that our fantastic local facilities and operator at Lammas Leisure Centre have supported her to achieve so much.” Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

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